Problem connecting via USB.... fixed.

Dolorous Edd · 12-02-2011, 11:27 PM

I was having horrible problems connecting via USB. The problem seems to have fixed itself during the root process of my kindles. The first portion of the guide has you modify a driver from the SDK and then install it.

That modified driver works far better than the native driver. The guide has you modify two files and then install the new driver through the device manager.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/24430...ndle_fire.html

Blossom · 12-02-2011, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolorous Edd

I was having horrible problems connecting via USB. The problem seems to have fixed itself during the root process of my kindles. The first portion of the guide has you modify a driver from the SDK and then install it.

That modified driver works far better than the native driver. The guide has you modify two files and then install the new driver through the device manager.

I don't use USB I use ES File Explorer LAN feature which works really well. Or you can buy WiFi Explorer Pro and it will give you access to your Fire's File listings from any Browser on your PC or Mac.

Dolorous Edd · 12-02-2011, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

I don't use USB I use ES File Explorer LAN feature which works really well. Or you can buy WiFi Explorer Pro and it will give you access to your Fire's File listings from any Browser on your PC or Mac.

I use both of those, the first and second apps I installed when I unpacked the fire. Found both on your sticky, thanks.

I was pretty stocked to get the USB working though.

Edd.

Blossom · 12-02-2011, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolorous Edd

I use both of those, the first and second apps I installed when I unpacked the fire. Found both on your sticky, thanks.

Edd.

Do you find your USB port on the Fire to be hard to plug the cable into? I have to fiddle with mine a little to get them to line up together.

Dolorous Edd · 12-02-2011, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Do you find your USB port on the Fire to be hard to plug the cable into? I have to fiddle with mine a little to get them to line up together.

Yeah, it's worst than my K3 ever was.

RainingLemur · 12-02-2011, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dolorous Edd

Yeah, it's worst than my K3 ever was.

I've not had any real issues plugging the USB into either device. The first time, I guess, considering that I wasn't positive just which side was up on the cable. But, after that? Nothing really proved to be too difficult.

Blossom · 12-03-2011, 12:17 AM

It's not a good fit. That's one reason I don't use USB I fear I will break the port every time I plug in the charger. It's gotten a little better but it's still doesn't just click in like my other Kindles do.

salsaguy · 12-05-2011, 04:06 AM

Yes i know i do.I'm worried over time the usb connector may be the weak point on the Fire and then it will be worthless without a way to charge it.
always takes me a few attempts to get it to go.

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Originally Posted by Blossom

Do you find your USB port on the Fire to be hard to plug the cable into? I have to fiddle with mine a little to get them to line up together.

Blossom · 12-05-2011, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by salsaguy

Yes i know i do.I'm worried over time the usb connector may be the weak point on the Fire and then it will be worthless without a way to charge it.
always takes me a few attempts to get it to go.

I'm not worried because if it does turn out to be a flaw with the Fire, I'm sure Amazon will take care of it. They back their stuff up!

There are sometimes I can plug it in without any problems then other times I have to fiddle with it. I keep hoping the problem will go away with more use.

bjones6416 · 12-05-2011, 06:29 AM

I have to fiddle with mine, too. That is actually the only part of it that feels "cheap" to me.

12-02-2011, 11:27 PM	#1
Dolorous Edd Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2011 Device: K3/Fire	Problem connecting via USB.... fixed. I was having horrible problems connecting via USB. The problem seems to have fixed itself during the root process of my kindles. The first portion of the guide has you modify a driver from the SDK and then install it. That modified driver works far better than the native driver. The guide has you modify two files and then install the new driver through the device manager. http://www.pcworld.com/article/24430...ndle_fire.html Last edited by Dolorous Edd; 12-02-2011 at 11:29 PM.

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Blossom Treasure Seeker Posts: 18,708 Karma: 26026435 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Kobo HD Glo, Kindles, Kindle Fires, Andriod Devices	It's not a good fit. That's one reason I don't use USB I fear I will break the port every time I plug in the charger. It's gotten a little better but it's still doesn't just click in like my other Kindles do.

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bjones6416 ↓↓ Skirt!! Earrings!! Posts: 3,394 Karma: 17432172 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia, USA Device: Acer netbook, JetBook Lite, Sony PRS-300, Kindle 2, Kindle Fire	I have to fiddle with mine, too. That is actually the only part of it that feels "cheap" to me.