14 DAY TRIAL // Yesterday we talked about how you can root your LG G Pad 8.3. If you thought that was exciting, you should know that you can now do the same with Amazon’s Kindle Fire HDX models (both 7-inch and 8.9-inch.)
Those brave enough to try rooting their new shiny device will gain access to files and settings that average users can’t tap into. On top of that, they will get to run apps like Root Explorer or Titanium Backup that require rooting permission.
When rooting your device, you open the door to a new realm of possibilities, likes making system-level changes that could allow you to prompt the pre-installed operating system Fire OS to behave more like Android. Access to the Google Play Store can also be gained.
It’s important to know that attempting to root your HDX devices might end up voiding your warranty so proceed with caution. If you are determined to give this a try, head on to the xda-developers forums where everything you need will be waiting for you.
Here’s a quick tutorial for those attempting to root the 7-inch version of the Kindle Fire HDX.
- Download adb drivers and perform the installation processes; - Enable adb on your Kindle devices; - Connect the tablet to the computer, the access Control Panel and choose Device Manager. Find the unsupported adb device and click the update driver in the android_winusb file in the driver install directory; - Download root.7z; - Unpack and execute the runme.bat and follow the instructions; - You’re done!
You will then have to block the Amazon auto-updates in order to preserve the root.
In case you don’t know already, the Kindle Fire HDX tablets are the latest models Amazon has to offer in terms of slates. The 7-inch model comes at the price of $229 / €168 while the 8.9-inch can be purchased for $379 / €279.