Root Now that adb access is working, it turns out rooting the Fire is quite simple, and the infamous SuperOneClick does the job. For instructions, see this discussion over at xda (thanks, Mitchell!).

Shizuku uses the hidden developer options on your Android device for the non-root methods in this guide. We show you everything you need to know in the section below.

Traditionally, Android Debug Bridge (ADB) has been used over a wired connection to issue commands from a computer to an Android phone. You can use this tool over a wireless connection as well, and ...

Using the sideload command, and the newest version of adb from the Android SDK, one could update their Nexus device through stock recovery, without having to root or flash a custom recovery.

Learn how to root your Nexus Android, HTC One, and Samsung Galaxy S4 Android offers a wide variety of advanced customization options, but that’s only scratching the surface of everything you can ...

Windows/Linux/Android (4.0+): Most Android backup tools require root, or run from your phone and save your data to your SD card. Simple ADB Backup is different.