Your computer is now ready to use ADB and Fastboot.

In the extracted folder you will find another folder and a file named “KindleDrivers”, double click this file and press install, when another window pops up press next and wait for the install to complete, once it is done you can click finish and close out the remaining window. zip file on to your computer and extract it. Go home on your device, make sure your kindle is NOT connected to the computer yet.ĭownload the Tekify – Root Kindle Fire HD. Set enable ADB to on a press ‘Ok’ on the warning. On your device go into settings (Swipe down from the top and press more) then scroll to “Security”.

You can either follow these steps or watch the video below. However if you don’t have access to a computer then my other method still works here. This method does require a computer, but is very reliable and is actually simpler overall. Rooting your kindle is the first step towards getting a custom recovery, installing custom ROMs or even just getting the google play store. Root Your Kindle Fire HD 2012 running version 7.5.1 In adition to this the original bootloader seems to be very unusual when it comes to fastboot commands so without a second bootloader bricks will often occur when trying to flash any software.

Digging deeper, despite having an Android core the device cannot be booted into bootloader or recovery from a powered off state. This version is extremely locked down with many Android features missing and all google apps and features removed. The Kindle Fire HD is a nice-looking device running a heavily modified version of IceCream Sandwich (Android 4.0.3) made by Amazon.

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