Download http://downloads.nos...-arm-signed.zip
unzip the zip, get su from /system/bin/ and Superuser.apk from /system/app/ and put them in your current directory
I just received my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 yesterday and am running into issues rooting this device. It appears that permissions to the /data directory are blocked and not being a Linux expert I'm not sure if there is a way around this. I've tried a couple of different root procedures and run into similar issues.
I tried changing to the /data/ directory and running it locally there... no local.prop file there, no permissions... see output below:
shell@android:/data $ echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > local.prop
echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > local.prop
/system/bin/sh: cannot create local.prop: Permission denied
1|shell@android:/data $ type local.prop
type local.prop
local.prop not found
When I tried to check the directory here's the result:
shell@android:/data $ ls
ls
opendir failed, Permission denied
255|shell@android:/data $
Hello peeps! I'm trying to help a friend out with her new Kindle Fire 2 (10.2.3). I found some interesting news over at XDA (http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=2033297) I think it looks promising. I haven't had a chance to try it yet, but I will tonight and let everyone know if it works.
The method is called "Root MANY ANDROID" and looks like it was developed for the Xperia S. Download the tool here.
Update: Ok... this was not easy in my case, but I got it. Make sure that you are able to connect to the kindle in adb and the be prepared to run the tool a few times. Mine failed the first few times, but selecting normal mode and running the exploit 5-6 times finally got me root. The bad news, I haven't been able to get widgets working at all... It might be a lost cause until we get a custom rom for this device.
[background=rgb(245, 245, 245)]There is fairly easy root access already, I got my son a Fire HD for Christmas, and rooted it before I gave it to him. ES File Explorer works great for sideloading apps.[/background]
[background=rgb(245, 245, 245)]Rev Kyle has CM10 running on his. But without a custom recovery option I do not recommend trying it yet, but its close.
CM10 'work in progress' thread here:[/background] http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=2029826
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