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  1. P

    kindle fire 2nd gen question about sdcard

    I have a kindle fire 2nd gen with the cm10.1 rom 8gb and I am wondering if there is a way to install an sdcard internally replacing the 8gb storage installed.has anyone done this yet?
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    Root [2nd Gen] Cannot Root Kindle Fire 7.2.3

    Hello, I have a Kindle Fire 7" 7.2.3 that I have been trying to root for weeks. I have been using Inksavers Detailed Instructions at http://androidforums.com/kindle-fire-hd-all-things-root/669366-idiots-guide-rooting-kindle-fire-hd-7-7-2-3-a.html Everything looks good until I get to the...
  3. C

    Root [1st Gen] Rooted Kindle Fire (1st Gen) problems

    Hello everyone. I just rooted my kindle fire 1st gen (6.3.1) using the Kindle Fire Utility 0.9.6 The instructions I found online indicated that I should use option 2 (Install Permanent Root with Supervisor). Rooting was successful. I tried to sideload Subway Surfers. However, the software keeps...
  4. dalesponyrider

    Help Deleting a Google account

    I have been given a kindle fire that is rooted. I have managed to add my own Google account but can't work out how to delete the account of the very kind person who gave me the KF. Any tips?
  5. J

    Root [1st Gen] CWM

    I am very new to all of this. I have had smartphones (this is my second one), but I don't know why. I barely use the capabilities of these devices. I have never had a tablet, but recently I obtained one of my daughters Kindle Fire and decided to "play" with it. I got it rooted after alot of...
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    Root [2nd Gen] How do I mount my 2nd gen kindle in ubuntu?

    I've rooted my kindle fire software version 10.2.6 (I had the same issue before rooting) and it doesn't mount or show up as a drive when I plug it into my ubuntu 12.04 computer. It shows up under adb devices but I'm not savvy enough to do everything I want to do easily from the terminal...
  7. K

    Free Kindle Fire Apps eBook...

    Just saw this and thought it might be of interest to some of you (it's free as I write this): Free Kindle Fire Game Apps for Kids
  8. J

    Root [1st Gen] Rooting My Kindle Fire

    I am working on rooting my Kindle Fire. I have followed the instructions at Android Authority based on a reference from someone that performed a Kindle Fire root successfully. I followed the instructions, my computer sees my Kindle and I was able to see it from my command prompt. Once I run...
  9. F

    Root [1st Gen] Kindle fire stuck on boot screen (bricked)

    In the middle of the rooting the program quit (kindle fire utility) and now my kindle is stuck on the kindle fire boot screen. My computer is not detecting it so the driver can't detect it. I don't know what else to do I've tryed kindle unbrick and now luck. So since I am apparently making...
  10. Yesevil

    Help Help with Kindle Fire Customisation

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help. My mother-in-law was bought a Kindle Fire for xmas and after playing with it it isnt the most user friendly experience. Just wondering if there are any good launchers that will give an easy to use interface that I can install? Possibly to make...
  11. M

    Root [1st Gen] Rooted Kindle Fire - Not Charging

    Hey guys, I rooted my daughter's kindle fire with CM10 using kindle fire utility 9.5. I got it working and it was working great and charging, but now the thing will not charge at all. When I hit the power button I get the blue Kindle Fire log along with this message "Charging low battery...
  12. T

    Root [1st Gen] Rooted Fire - sound lag issue

    Rooted Kindle Fire 1st Gen with JB 4.2. Every game I downloaded and attempt to play from Play Store has same issue. The sound is almost a second behind the video on the screen. For example, installed Need for Speed Most Wanted - when crash into car, the sound effect isn't heard until about a...
  13. ThatBlackWolf

    Root [1st Gen] (PLEASE HELP) Need Help Rooting My KF

    I am currently stuck at this screen trying to root my Kf via the Kindle fire Utilty and I'm getting no where. Yes, I'm a noob when it comes to doing ANYTHING to this device, but as far rooting goes for phones themselves im pretty good, just this tablet has me stumped, so if I could get placed at...
  14. S

    Root [1st Gen] Rooted KF can't use Kindle App

    I've successfully rooted my 1st gen Kindle Fire, and I'm mostly happy with how everything is working. The only problem I'm having is that now that it's rooted I'm no longer able to access books purchased from Amazon through the Kindle app as the device will no longer register. Is there any way...
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    Root [2nd Gen] how to put in recovery mode kindle fire 10.2.4?

    Hi folks! I did the root on my device and it says it's done, but now i can't put it in recovery mode , i tried to turn it off and on , i tried to turn it off and on and hold the button again but nothing to do, anyone know how to put my device in recovery mode? A guide for 10.2.4 would be...
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    Root [1st Gen] Fustrated, Please help with rooting KF

    I've read all the newbie acticles including Kindle Fire: All Things Root Guide here and at XDA deveolopers and so am familiar with the concept of rooting, however, when I was Trying to root my KF 1st gen, I ran into the issue below when using KFU 9.6 and the KF became stuck in "boot loading"...
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    Help Frustrated

    this can be deleted thanks.
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    Root [1st Gen] How can I make sure all my TWRP backups are deleted?

    Hi folks. I just sold my rooted Kindle Fire which I used TWRP on. I know i've done backups and want to make sure the new owner cannot restore them. How can I make sure ALL backups of any kind of deleted? thanks.
  19. DWILSON48625

    Root [1st Gen] Just rooted.. PERFECT!! THANKS!!

    I just rooted our kindle after a year of lame ol same ol kindle life. I want to say a huge thanks to VASHYPOOH and the bestest geeks at xda for the [Root][TWRP][FFF][CWM]Kindle Fire Utility. You guys rock!! This is all I needed to root, and install google play on our kindle. I didnt need...
  20. B

    Help OK Launcher EX isn't working on my Kindle Fire

    I just got a new Kindle Fire (2nd gen?). I don't like the carousel interface and have tried to use the OK Launcher EX to change the setup, but it won't start I've watched numerous "how to" videos but I still can't get it to work. I allowed my kindle to download 3rd party apps. Then I got Andro...
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    Root [1st Gen] Jelly Bean 4.1.2 on Kindle Fire Parental Controls?

    Forgive me for being new and not really understanding how rooting works, but here is my question. I bought a Kindle Fire 1st Gen and it came pre-rooted with Jelly Bean 4.1.2. I would like to have the Amazon AppStore require a password before allowing purchases (to keep kids from running up a...
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    Credit Card request for free Apps?

    Just got a Kindle Fire 2nd Gen running 10.2.4 out of the box. I know Ugh. My G/F gave it to me for Christmas so I had to look excited. I've looked to see what can be done to getting Root and a full Google Play store on there but from what I've read nothing seems to be rock solid yet. Well...
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    Root [1st Gen] Titanium Backup & Cyanogen 10.1

    Just realised I had not reinstalled this after all the playing around I have been doing with my kindle. Now having installed it Titanium Backup is telling me to turn on debug mode in settings>applications>debug checkbox I don't have an option passed apps, it just lists all the apps...
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    Root [1st Gen] Fails to connect via USB

    Was about to update my rom today to hashcode's latest with the deep sleep fix, however for some bizaar reason (though nothing has changed since I rooted it) the kindle will not connect to my computer, thus allowing me to access it to copy the files across. edit: Fixed it in recovery, though I...
  25. D

    Root [1st Gen] battery life running cyanogenmod 10.1

    I installed hash codes room on Saturday to try it out, but they battery life on the kindle seems shockingly bad when running it. Yesterday the total time of charger before it had to be put back on was around 10 hours. Which would be good if that was 10 hours of screen time, but it wasn't I can't...
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