You should see that an Android device has been detected (under 'List of devices attached'). Switch to the folder containing your root files (type: cd desktop ooting, where 'rooting' is the name of the file you created earlier, then press Enter). Open up a command prompt window (type: cmd in the Start screen on Windows 8, or click Start and type: cmd in Windows 7 or Vista, then press Enter). Connect the Kindle Fire HD to your computer using a USB cable and give it a few moments to be successfully detected. 'Enable ADB' needs to be switched On too. Once this is done, extract the contents of Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17.zip to the same folder. If the drivers fail to install correctly, try switching to the alternative driver download link from the forum post I just mentioned. Run the Kindle Fire ADB drivers.exe executable first, clicking through any warnings or security alerts you see. Make a new folder on your desktop to hold these files, called 'rooting' or similar.ĭownload the ADB Drivers (debugging tools) for the Kindle Fire HD and Bin4ry's Root Tool listed on the first post from this thread on the Phandroid forums. You'll need a selection of rooting tools first of all, some available from official sources and some put together by Android enthusiasts. Finally, make sure everything precious on your Kindle Fire HD is safely backed up, should the worst happen. You'll also need a decent level of battery left on your tablet (at least 60-70 per cent is recommended). For help upgrading to this version, see the official Amazon page. If you're ready to supercharge your Kindle Fire HD and give it the life it's always dreamed of, read on.īefore you start: this process has been tested on a Kindle Fire HD running the newest 7.2.3 firmware (check your version by visiting Device/ About in Settings). Many users happily run rooted Android devices, and I worked through the following steps without any major issues, but as you're turning off the official Amazon-approved main road, CNET can't take responsibility for where you end up. You will void your warranty, so you need to be extra careful about what apps you install in future.

It's not all sweetness and light, though.

While your Kindle Fire HD won't seem much different after you've completed the process, you can then do all kinds of tweaks and customisations - remove the adverts, run the stock version of Android, install apps from Google Play, and so on. If you're new to rooting, it gives you advanced control over your tablet. After rooting, you can revamp the Kindle Fire HD interface if you wish.

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