Kindle Fire update brings full-screen browser, breaks root
updated 05:35 pm EST, Wed January 18, 2012
Update blocks BurritoRoot
Amazon has released yet another firmware update for its Kindle Fire tablet, as the company continues to quietly battle with unofficial tools that enable users to gain root access. The latest firmware, version 6.2.2, temporarily closed the loophole that had been exploited by BurritoRoot, however developers quickly released an update to the root utility to restore its functionality.
Aside from the security changes in v6.2.2, the update is also said to enable full-screen presentation when using Amazon's Silk browser, according to an Android Police report.
Users who choose to root their Kindle Fire have faced ongoing uncertainty, as Amazon is currently able to push firmware updates to devices without requiring permission. Unofficial developers are currently working to install Android 4.0 on the tablet, however current builds are said to be extremely buggy.
