Monday, 14 January 2013

Rooting The Kindle Fire

By Justin Bernard Jr.


Just what is Rooting? Rooting is the saying used for getting administrative access or "root" to the Linux Operating System which Android and the customized Android Os of the Kindle Fire operate on. Root is the default administrative login name for Unix and Linux systems. Rooting can be a challenging process that isn't suggested for the casual user. Doing this entails loading user-created software called ROM's or images and manipulating the factory-installed systems and programs added to the Kindle. Many folks will see that the advantages of this approach outweigh the potential risks. This is something each individual will need to evaluate for themselves.

The Negative Side of Rooting. Rooting your Kindle Fire will not only void your warranty, but you also take a chance of rendering your Kindle useless; otherwise known as "bricking". There are no guarantees that a rooting method will work successfully. To be able to root the Kindle Fire, one must select a process and follow all of the steps to the letter. Should one of the steps go awry, you should have sufficient computer knowledge to correct the problem before continuing on in the procedure. You will find procedures for correcting a bricked Kindle, then again, they're typically just as laborious as the rooting process.

Why Should I Root My Kindle? The main advantage of rooting the Kindle is to gain access to the Google Android Market. Amazon does not provide access to the Market in order to focus users on their own app market. The Amazon App Store has thousands of apps, but the Google Android Market has millions. Gaining root access to your Kindle Fire permits you all of the possibilities of the device as an Android tablet. When your Fire is rooted, you'll be able to install a wide variety of other community created ROM's to imitate the look of various operating systems and devices. The modification of the device is no longer limited to Amazon's Carousel.

Choosing A Rooting Method. There is no way to find a surefire solution to root your Kindle Fire. Choosing a reliable rooting method will require some preliminary research. Good sources can be located on YouTube and definitely, Google Search. Read as much as you're able to including YouTube comments to see what other people are saying about the approach. Watch any procedure you might be considering multiple times prior to going through the exact steps on your Kindle Fire. Search and bookmark the fixes before you start. It's definitely a good idea to research, understand and be all set to restore your Fire back to its original state if anything goes wrong.

The Rooted Kindle Fire, What's Next?. Adding the Google Android Market on to your Kindle Fire is a separate procedure from rooting, so you'll want to research that operation also. The initial rooting of your device won't destroy the integrity of the Amazon experience. The Carousel and all of the components of your stock Kindle Fire will be accessible. It will now be possible to install a multitude of apps which you either could not get from the Amazon Store or weren't compatible with your Kindle before rooting. If you were happy with your Kindle Fire before rooting it, you will be surprised at the versatility of the Fire as a tablet.

Rooting The Fire Is Not For Everyone. If you find that the Kindle Fire is just fine precisely how it is and the Amazon App Store has many more apps than you can use in a lifetime, it is probably a prudent choice to not take the risk. The Kindle Fire is a good quality device on its own and there's no shame in using it the way Amazon intended.




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