Anyone using Fire HD + Calibre + Win7?

Skydog · 04-29-2013, 04:54 PM

I've had my Fire HD 8.9 since Nov and have never been successful in transferring my Calibre books via USB. I'm running Win7 x64 and the latest version of Calibre (0.9.28). The Fire is recognized as a media device -- never as a drive.

Honestly, I've read the dozens and dozens of posts here on MR as well as those found via Google the past several months. It seems the solutions are targeted at XP users, not Win7. Is anyone with a Fire HD successfully transferring books via USB with Win7?

Please tell me what the secret is. I am pulling my hair out.

daffy4u · 04-29-2013, 05:07 PM

Have you tried loading the Kindle Fire drivers? You may want to check over at XDA.

Skydog · 04-29-2013, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Have you tried loading the Kindle Fire drivers? You may want to check over at XDA.

I looked over there but I was under the impression I needed to be rooted. I'm not.

daffy4u · 04-29-2013, 05:10 PM

I am rooted but I recall having to install the drivers before rooting.

Skydog · 04-29-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

I am rooted but I recall having to install the drivers before rooting.

Thank you, Daffy4u -- do you by chance have a link? The only posts I have found are a year old -- for the Fire, not HD.

daffy4u · 04-29-2013, 05:35 PM

Here's one but I'm not sure it is where I got mine originally.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2072359

See post #3. This is poster who had the instructions I followed to root my Fire HD.

Skydog · 04-29-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by daffy4u

Here's one but I'm not sure it is where I got mine originally.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2072359

See post #3. This is poster who had the instructions I followed to root my Fire HD.

Thank you, Daffy4u. I'm going to have to educate myself on the ADB stuff - I am clueless and don't want to brick my device.

daffy4u · 04-29-2013, 05:43 PM

Before you do anything, go to YouTube and search for "Kindle Fire HD drivers" and you'll see some videos that you should be helpful.

I always scour YouTube when I try things I'm not familiar with (even installing my Garbage disposal). ;-)

lbik · 04-29-2013, 06:00 PM

I use my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (rooted) with Calibre Companion and it works great.

Skydog · 04-29-2013, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by lbik

I use my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (rooted) with Calibre Companion and it works great.

Yes, I understand it works quite well -- as does a simple wireless transfer. But, as I mentioned in my post, I am trying to get the device to connect as a drive via USB.

Skydog · 04-29-2013, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daffy4u

Before you do anything, go to YouTube and search for "Kindle Fire HD drivers" and you'll see some videos that you should be helpful.

I always scour YouTube when I try things I'm not familiar with (even installing my Garbage disposal). ;-)

Ah, yes-- YouTube! Thank you Daffy4u, I'll do it.

DiapDealer · 04-30-2013, 11:09 AM

I don't believe the ADB drivers will have anything to do with being able to see the device as a "drive." Make sure you concentrate on solutions for problems with MTP drivers and connecting MTP devices.

DoctorOhh · 05-01-2013, 05:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skydog

I've had my Fire HD 8.9 since Nov and have never been successful in transferring my Calibre books via USB. I'm running Win7 x64 and the latest version of Calibre (0.9.28). The Fire is recognized as a media device -- never as a drive.

Why haven't you been successful? I would expect your Fire HD 8.9 to be seen as a media device just like my Nexus 7, but I have no trouble transferring my books via MTP.

What happens when you connect your Fire HD 8.9 to calibre? If it isn't being detected follow the info in the Sticky post above titled: My device is not detected by calibre.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skydog

Honestly, I've read the dozens and dozens of posts here on MR as well as those found via Google the past several months. It seems the solutions are targeted at XP users, not Win7.

They are targeted at XP because calibre does not support MTP transfers in Windows XP. Windows 7(64) though is supported and works.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skydog

Is anyone with a Fire HD successfully transferring books via USB with Win7?

Please tell me what the secret is. I am pulling my hair out.

I think it is safe to say they are transferring books via MTP to their tablets just fine.

Spur52 · 05-01-2013, 10:47 AM

I also had that problem. But I found (for me anyway) that the Fire had to be turned off before plugging into the computer. I s your Fire off when plugging in?

04-29-2013, 04:54 PM	#1
Skydog Wizard Posts: 2,243 Karma: 7400001 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Circling Earth @ Mach .83 Device: Elipsa 2E, Sage, Forma, Libra 2, Clara 2E, Kindle Oasis3, Voyage	Anyone using Fire HD + Calibre + Win7? I've had my Fire HD 8.9 since Nov and have never been successful in transferring my Calibre books via USB. I'm running Win7 x64 and the latest version of Calibre (0.9.28). The Fire is recognized as a media device -- never as a drive. Honestly, I've read the dozens and dozens of posts here on MR as well as those found via Google the past several months. It seems the solutions are targeted at XP users, not Win7. Is anyone with a Fire HD successfully transferring books via USB with Win7? Please tell me what the secret is. I am pulling my hair out.

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04-29-2013, 05:07 PM	#2
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Have you tried loading the Kindle Fire drivers? You may want to check over at XDA.

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daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	I am rooted but I recall having to install the drivers before rooting.

04-29-2013, 05:35 PM	#6
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Here's one but I'm not sure it is where I got mine originally. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2072359 See post #3. This is poster who had the instructions I followed to root my Fire HD.

04-29-2013, 05:43 PM	#8
daffy4u I'm Super Kindle-icious Posts: 6,734 Karma: 2434103 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Long Drive, Calinadia Candafornia Device: KDXG, KT, Oasis	Before you do anything, go to YouTube and search for "Kindle Fire HD drivers" and you'll see some videos that you should be helpful. I always scour YouTube when I try things I'm not familiar with (even installing my Garbage disposal). ;-)

04-29-2013, 06:00 PM	#9
lbik Reader Posts: 46 Karma: 162 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hannover Device: Kindle KB and Kindle Fire HD 8.9	I use my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 (rooted) with Calibre Companion and it works great.

04-30-2013, 11:09 AM	#12
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 27,549 Karma: 193191846 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	I don't believe the ADB drivers will have anything to do with being able to see the device as a "drive." Make sure you concentrate on solutions for problems with MTP drivers and connecting MTP devices.

05-01-2013, 10:47 AM	#14
Spur52 Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 1030 Join Date: Sep 2011 Device: Kindle	I also had that problem. But I found (for me anyway) that the Fire had to be turned off before plugging into the computer. I s your Fire off when plugging in?