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Saturday 15 December 2012

The Kindle Fire, Rooted!

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 Down Side of Rooting. Rooting your Kindle Fire will not just void your warranty, but you risk rendering your Kindle useless; generally known as "bricking". There are no guarantees that any given rooting technique will work successfully. To be able to root the Kindle Fire, you have to choose a process and follow all the steps to the letter. In the event one of the steps go awry, you'll want to have adequate computer know-how to correct the problem before moving forward in the process. One can find procedures for correcting a bricked Kindle, then again, they're often just as challenging 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 Approach. There is no way to find a surefire method to root your Kindle Fire. Locating a reliable rooting method will take some preliminary research. Very good sources are available on YouTube and of course, Google Search. Read as much as you're able to including YouTube remarks and find out what other people are saying about the procedure. Watch any technique you might be considering many times before you go through the steps on your Kindle Fire. Lookup and bookmark the fixes before you begin. It's definitely a good idea to research, understand and be in a position to restore your Kindle Fire back to its original condition if anything goes bad.

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 think that the Kindle Fire is perfect exactly how it is and the Amazon Application Store has more apps than you can use in a lifetime, it is probably a wise choice to not take the risk. The Kindle Fire is a good quality device on its own and there is no shame in making use of it exactly how Amazon intended.




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