How to Root Your Kindle Fire: Everything You Need to Know

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Jailbreak your Kindle Fire HD tablet with this quick guide
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Rooting your Kindle Fire will give you unrestricted access to all of the tablet's system files, allowing you more advanced customization and app installs. Keep in mind that this process can void its warranty. We'll show you how to root your Kindle Fire using just a Windows PC and USB cord.

Quick Steps to Root a Kindle Fire

Open your Kindle Fire's settings and enable Developer Mode by repeatedly pressing Serial Number . Toggle on Enable ADB , and then toggle on Apps from Unknown Sources . Connect your Kindle Fire to your PC and download the Super Tool. Extract the files, run the tool, and then select an option.

Section 1 of 3:

Enabling Developer Mode

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  1. 1
    Open the Settings. Swipe down from the top to access the menu, and then tap the cog icon to open your Kindle's settings page.
    • You'll need a computer to download the software and a USB cable to connect your Kindle Fire.
    • Keep in mind that rooting your Kindle Fire may void its warranty. Be sure to back up any photos, videos, or other files you want to keep before rooting.
  2. 2
    Tap Device Options . You can find this underneath the Device header.
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  3. 3
    Tap Serial Number repeatedly. Do so until Developer Options appears.
  4. 4
    Tap Developer Options . This should now be underneath Serial Number .
  5. 5
    Toggle on "Enable ADB". The switch will turn on.
  6. 6
    Tap Enable . This is in the pop-up menu.
  7. 7
    Return to the Settings menu and tap Security & Privacy . This is underneath the Personal header.
  8. 8
    Toggle on "Apps from Unknown Sources". This will let you download apps outside of the Amazon app store.
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Section 2 of 3:

Rooting Your Kindle Fire

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  1. 1
    Connect your Kindle Fire to your computer. You can do this with the USB cable.
  2. 2
    On your computer, download the root software . Visit this link in a web browser to download the file to your computer. It will be downloaded in a ZIP file.
    • This software is the Amazon Fire 5th Gen Super Tool. With this tool specifically, you can install the Google Play Store, remove lock screen ads, block OTA updates from Amazon, and more.
  3. 3
    Extract the ZIP file. You can easily unzip files by dragging the contents onto your desktop, or clicking Extract All in the top toolbar.
  4. 4
    Open the 1-Amazon-Fire-5th-gen.bat file. It may have a different name—just be sure it has a 1 in the front and that it's a .bat file. The tool will open and look similar to the Command Prompt or Terminal.
  5. 5
    Type the number of the action and complete the steps. You'll see a list of actions you can perform. To make a selection, type the number into the window. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.
    • You can press 2 to install the Google Play Store, or press 6 to start the root process.
    • Leave your Kindle Fire plugged in until the process is finished.
    • When the process is complete, you can close the tool.
  6. 6
    Disconnect your Kindle Fire and restart it. When you start your Kindle Fire again, it will be rooted.
    • Amazon is able to update your Kindle Fire. If this happens, your device will become unrooted, so you'll need to connect your device and do this process again.
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What does Rooting my Kindle Fire mean?

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  1. Rooting your device gives you complete access to everything on your device. If your Kindle Fire is not rooted, it means you're unable to access certain apps, features, or files due to developer restrictions. This is to prevent users from installing harmful files. However, if you want complete control over your device and its contents, you can root it. Keep in mind that rooting your Kindle Fire can void its warranty.
    • While there are some positives, there are also negatives to rooting your device. If you root your Kindle Fire, you may experience "bricking," which means your device is completely dead or useless. Your device may also be more susceptible to viruses if you don't know how to avoid them. It may also affect the device's overall performance.
    • Before you consider rooting your Kindle Fire, make sure to back up all your videos, photos, and other data on your device.


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