Hi all.
When the UK version of the kindle fire comes out shortly, can I download the offical UK ROM and install it on my USA ROM?,and without rooting my USA fire?
Thanks in advance all.
If you install custom recovery, you should be able to flash the UK update and revert your device to an uncostomized UK Kindle Fire, IF (and that's a big IF) the new UK Kindle Fires aren't of the same 2nd generation configuration of these newer devices.
But I doubt you will be able to.
Cheers
soupmagnet said:
If you install custom recovery, you should be able to flash the UK update and revert your device to an uncostomized UK Kindle Fire, IF (and that's a big IF) the new UK Kindle Fires aren't of the same 2nd generation configuration of these newer devices.
But I doubt you will be able to.
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Thanks for that soupmagnet.
I guess when they are released later this month, we might find out more about the hardware changes
Heres hoping I can flash the offical UK ROM for my missus....:good:
gadjet said:
Thanks for that soupmagnet.
I guess when they are released later this month, we might find out more about the hardware changes
Heres hoping I can flash the offical UK ROM for my missus....:good:
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Well if the UK fires havent been released yet, and are coming after the new fires. im going to guess that they are the same as the newer "revised" kindlefire recently released
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Hello, I'm just wondering if it's alright to update my Fire TV from 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 to the latest version would xbmc still install?
Thanks,
Peter.
Hi Peter,
You should be OK, please someone else confirm in case I haven't had the latest updates yet.
I had one stuck on firmware and I was trying not to update, but since the great news of hardware rooting I decided to update mine just before Christmas with no issues. As long as there hasn't been an update since then you should be fine.
Good Luck Peter.
PeterH92 said:
Hello, I'm just wondering if it's alright to update my Fire TV from 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 to the latest version would xbmc still install?
Thanks,
Peter.
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If you are not rooted.. and you do not care about rooting your device then go ahead and update and you can still Install Kodi/XBMC via sideload. There's a lots of guides on here on how to sideload Kodi/XBMC.
But, if you are rooted..then DON"T you will loose the ability of root.
Hope that helps!.
I have just received my Fire TV for Christmas and rooted, put Kodi on it with Fired Launcher & am totally loving it.
My firmware version is 51.1.0.1 - Should I leave it or try to get the latest? Is there somewhere that I can see what each firmware update brings?? I do have the updates blocked at the moment.
emtownsend said:
I have just received my Fire TV for Christmas and rooted, put Kodi on it with Fired Launcher & am totally loving it.
My firmware version is 51.1.0.1 - Should I leave it or try to get the latest? Is there somewhere that I can see what each firmware update brings?? I do have the updates blocked at the moment.
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Did you install clockworkmod? Check out aftvnews starters guide. I bought my 2nd aftv a few days ago, same fw as you but I now have cwm with rbox's prerooted fw. The process for that is a little tedious but not that hard just follow the guides. I did it because I want to be able to factory reset if necessary and not lose root. But there are other benefits (none of which we'll enjoy if we lose root.)
emtownsend said:
I have just received my Fire TV for Christmas and rooted, put Kodi on it with Fired Launcher & am totally loving it.
My firmware version is 51.1.0.1 - Should I leave it or try to get the latest? Is there somewhere that I can see what each firmware update brings?? I do have the updates blocked at the moment.
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If you take a look at http://www.aftvnews.com/software/ you'll see what changes have been made for each official firmware revision. I decided that the latest root able firmware was probably worth upgrading too. Supposedly they've made fixes to the remote and on the fire TV stick there are video improvements.
If you've got the time I'd say it's worth it.
I'll check out the guides. I did not install CWM, but I think I will.
Thanks for the links too.
i updated to 51.1.4.0 version to fix netflix issues. i dont feel the need to go to the latest prerooted fw
I am in the UK and pre-ordered a Fire TV box last year, which was then shipped early September (as soon as they were released here). However, in between pre-ordering it and receiving it, the issue of unrootable newer firmwares became apparent and for that reason, I haven't opened it yet.
What I am wanting to know is:
a) Will this UK unit have been shipped with an unrootable firmware version? I would normally open the packaging and plug it in to find out, but I want to keep it sealed in case it is preloaded with unrootable firmware so that I can sell it on eBay.
b) If the unit is unrootable and I decide to sell it on eBay, does it contain my Amazon account details or any other personal info? Obviously, I don't want this available to whoever buys it.
Thanks in advance for any relevant information.
pashtun said:
I am in the UK and pre-ordered a Fire TV box last year, which was then shipped early September (as soon as they were released here). However, in between pre-ordering it and receiving it, the issue of unrootable newer firmwares became apparent and for that reason, I haven't opened it yet.
What I am wanting to know is:
a) Will this UK unit have been shipped with an unrootable firmware version? I would normally open the packaging and plug it in to find out, but I want to keep it sealed in case it is preloaded with unrootable firmware so that I can sell it on eBay.
b) If the unit is unrootable and I decide to sell it on eBay, does it contain my Amazon account details or any other personal info? Obviously, I don't want this available to whoever buys it.
Thanks in advance for any relevant information.
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a.) No FireTV ever reaching the European market (UK/Germany etc) is rootable by software at the moment.
There is the eMMC hardware method which can root it.
In case you go for this, make sure you block updates anyway, as the updates will blow a softfuse, which will prevent downgrading and setting up stuff like CWM, partially unlocked bootloader etc.
b.) Yes it will be per-registered to your Amazon account. Not sure if you have to enter your password.
isn't only firmware 51.1.4 with efuse not 51.1.3.0?
mine from germany (saturn) came with 51.1.3.0 but messed up with blocking ip in my router. so sold it.
if so might be emmc su hack be possible with 51.1.3.0 and start downgrade to 51.1.0 and gain prerooted update?
schybiorz said:
isn't only firmware 51.1.4 with efuse not 51.1.3.0?
mine from germany (saturn) came with 51.1.3.0 but messed up with blocking ip in my router. so sold it.
if so might be emmc su hack be possible with 51.1.3.0 and start downgrade to 51.1.0 and gain prerooted update?
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Yes,
I was on 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 and could still downgrade to 5.1.1x after doing the eMMC root.
The eFuse will be blown if your fireTV ever ran stock version 51.1.4.1_user_514013920 or later.
Thanks for the response. I lack the technical expertise to do a hardware mod so I guess I'm out of luck. What I was ultimately hoping to achieve was being able to flash a possible future ROM which supported different refresh rates (i.e. something based on Android 5 or Linux).
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Hi,
i'm currently on firmware 51.1.3.0 and i got my FT just lying around here and want to use it.
So my question is, should i upgrade to the latest firmware and just use it or be patient until a root for my version is released because of the efuse stuff?
Is anyone working on a new root method atm?
Raptor270 said:
Hi,
i'm currently on firmware 51.1.3.0 and i got my FT just lying around here and want to use it.
So my question is, should i upgrade to the latest firmware and just use it or be patient until a root for my version is released because of the efuse stuff?
Is anyone working on a new root method atm?
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I doubt anyone is working on rooting newer firmware, cause they already have their firmware rooted so I doubt they have interest in rooting the newer firmware. Not trying to speak for any devs that have worked on these devices, but that seems to be the way it goes, they have already accomplished their goal of rooting the device so if newer unrootable firmware gets released its not really a problem for them. I am predicting right now that unless a new firmware with major updates gets released that requires you to have stock firmware to update then no newer firmwares will ever get root. I could be wrong, but I doubt it so its really up to you.
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I doubt anyone is working on rooting newer firmware ...
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I have no doubt somebody is working on it. These are self-challenged, self-motivated people. And Amazon threw down the gauntlet.
As to Raptor's first question, you have it. Why not use it?
cant block updates on my router and dont want to update past the fuse update... -.-
I've gotten hold of an Amazon Fire TV that was already rooted, but has a very old Stock Rom on it.
It currently has software version: 51.1.0.1_
The newer versions of the the custom ROMS state don't install unless you have had version 51.1.4.0 and you just can't skip to it.
Can I install version 51.1.4.0_514006420? without any issues since my stock FW appears to be old. It doesn't list any pre-requisites on the page so I assume that it safe, but just want to make sure. Then after I install that firmware I should be able to load the latest, correct?
Does anyone have a link to a tutorial to updating the rooted firmware before the BOOT Menu requirement, or is the procedure essentially still the same?
Thanks for the advice!
Alvisaar said:
I've gotten hold of an Amazon Fire TV that was already rooted, but has a very old Stock Rom on it.
It currently has software version: 51.1.0.1_
The newer versions of the the custom ROMS state don't install unless you have had version 51.1.4.0 and you just can't skip to it.
Can I install version 51.1.4.0_514006420? without any issues since my stock FW appears to be old. It doesn't list any pre-requisites on the page so I assume that it safe, but just want to make sure. Then after I install that firmware I should be able to load the latest, correct?
Does anyone have a link to a tutorial to updating the rooted firmware before the BOOT Menu requirement, or is the procedure essentially still the same?
Thanks for the advice!
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Read, read and re-read before you start installing anything or you will be regretting it .
start here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
Alvisaar said:
I've gotten hold of an Amazon Fire TV that was already rooted, but has a very old Stock Rom on it.
It currently has software version: 51.1.0.1_
The newer versions of the the custom ROMS state don't install unless you have had version 51.1.4.0 and you just can't skip to it.
Can I install version 51.1.4.0_514006420? without any issues since my stock FW appears to be old. It doesn't list any pre-requisites on the page so I assume that it safe, but just want to make sure. Then after I install that firmware I should be able to load the latest, correct?
Does anyone have a link to a tutorial to updating the rooted firmware before the BOOT Menu requirement, or is the procedure essentially still the same?
Thanks for the advice!
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Honestly as nice and sweet as the amazon fire is.. I don't think it is a "long term" solution for cheap android to home setups.. because as long as it remained locked like that (and we can't work around it) it's not a long-term solution.. (just cause you could root your device doesn't mean that it won't break.. and your root is gone )I've been following the development of phone hardware for hdtv's for a long time.. (stupid SMARTtv's suck what a waste of hardware!) the reason why I bought amazon fire is because all the other products out there.. (and there's plenty!)
Many have had over-heating issues.. and that's one thing that makes amazon's nice.. nice remote, no over-heating! (low price) So I wouldn't bank on it being around.. if people want stock android.. and I would have preferred that as well..
And now intel is selling a windows 8.1 stick with a additional usb port for storage.. hdmi version.. it's pricey at $150.. but maybe when it's $50.. it'll be worth it?
So I do think we should see lots more refinements on this technology.. and amazon's the only one who delivered a full usable product with decent spec's.. though I hear roku is much more "stable" in the apps department.. and now finally making one that has more then 512 mb ram..