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[Q] How to verify root and superuser?

I've used KFU .95 and it seemed to have run fine. I have TWRP and have made a full backup.
When I use the option to install the Google Apps, I get all kind of permission denied errors. Then I tried to copy the apps.zip directly to the apps folder on the Kindle and get a "must have root privileges" error.
Now I'm wondering do I really have root? If so, did the superuser privileges not stick?
Any ideas appreciated. Thank you!

Well first its pretty obvious to tell if you have root and superuser. Just look for the superuser app. Or use root checker from the market if you have to
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I side loaded superuser.apk and that worked. For whatever reason, the KFU utility didn't install it.
I'm now trying to get Market working but when I started it, it displays a never ending "loading" message.

jwhistler said:
I side loaded superuser.apk and that worked. For whatever reason, the KFU utility didn't install it.
I'm now trying to get Market working but when I started it, it displays a never ending "loading" message.
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You shouldnt side load superuser. It needs to be a system app to work
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[A] Working 10.2.6

Well Everyone, seems Amazon went and did an update and just wanted to confirm so that everyone knows the steps in Root Working 10.2.4 Kindle Fire 2 Root made easy still do work on hte updated 10.2.6

failing here
dwained_80 said:
Well Everyone, seems Amazon went and did an update and just wanted to confirm so that everyone knows the steps in Root Working 10.2.4 Kindle Fire 2 Root made easy still do work on hte updated 10.2.6
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odd, the bin4ary root script is throwing a ton of permission denied errors over here, what the heck.
I can access adb shell just fine, i don't remember having any issues when I initially rooted this thing back around Christmas. Really should have killed OTA updates, shame on me.
any advice?

innerspace said:
odd, the bin4ary root script is throwing a ton of permission denied errors over here, what the heck.
I can access adb shell just fine, i don't remember having any issues when I initially rooted this thing back around Christmas. Really should have killed OTA updates, shame on me.
any advice?
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fastboot cable... you can always restore a 10.2.3 rooted...

Confirmed, just re-rooted again tonight. I've been de-rooted twice now, once from a 10.2.5 update and then again from a 10.2.6 update (even with renaming otacerts.zip). Are there any other methods that can be used to disable the OTA updates? I really don't want to go through this setup again.
Also for anyone having errors, really, the only thing you can do is just run it over and over, i ran bin4ry's root so many times I lost count until it eventually worked, qemu root is good too.

Rooted 10.2.6
I got the 10.2.6 update. I did a factory reset after the update. Went through Kindle setup signing only into my Amazon account, so I had a clean Kindle, turned on ADB and "install applications from unkown sources". Plugged the Kindle into USB and made sure it connected with no errors. Then I opened a command prompt window with administrator privileges on Windows 7. Ran the bin4ary bat file to root and it went absolutely flawlessly with no errors at all.
I live on the edge - I don't turn off software updates, because I can always use fastboot to rollback to a previous known good version thanks to the info on this forum :good:
I don't know if running the command prompt window as administrator solves the permission denied problems or not. Also, my bat file and support files are in my own user directory in Windows 7, so I know I have full permissions on those files as well.

[Q]How to root kindle running 10.3.1

I have tried loads of different root methods but non of them work so if anyone knows how to root please help.

same problem :/

I managed to root my 10.3.1 KFOT just yesterday! I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
My post thanking the OP is at the end of that thread with a note on the drivers. There have been mixed results using the drivers linked in the original post.

Rooting Kindle Fire HD
I found out that the version of Binary that I was trying to use from the first rooting guide I found was the wrong one to root my kindle fire hd 7 so i did a simple google search for the most recent version and tried again and success! I used another guide to do the rest. I would have posted at thank you but Im a noob here and they dont allow you to post on development pages till you help at least ten people. owell if I can help someone find the easiest guide or find out what they are doing wrong I will feel good about it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271909
Kindle Fire HD 7 ALPHA CM10.1 + 3.0.50+ KERNEL by Hashcode

gunner49 said:
I managed to root my 10.3.1 KFOT just yesterday! I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2075959
My post thanking the OP is at the end of that thread with a note on the drivers. There have been mixed results using the drivers linked in the
original post.
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I tried that one too and my install was stuck at loaded daemon whatever successfully.

kindle fire 10.3.1
hi guys i'm getting alot of problems trying to root my kindle fire 2
I ran the root with success and the qemu but my
kf wont mount or register as internal device when plugged in via usb and the google play store wont load
and as for the abd shell i'm completly lost

He gave you the wrong instructions. Those are for the 7" HD version.
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Also, uninstall all previous drivers and use the ones from here. Install them manually in device manager.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1893838
Edit: link from gunner49 is accurate.
Edit2: also read this post. The adb stuff applies to y'all
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41417161
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I was having that problem too. After installing the whole SDK and adding the drivers for the kindle, everything worked fine.
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gunner49 said:
I was having that problem too. After installing the whole SDK and adding the drivers for the kindle, everything worked fine.
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
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That'll work. The SDK installs the newer (functional) adb
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Kindle drivers from the SDK
Just to follow up for anyone who wants to install the driver from the Android SDK, the OP from the thread I linked to earlier, posted the below on how to exactly get the Kindle driver showing in the SDK and then installing it:
Jordan011 said:
I received a message from a user saying that 10.3.1 was rooted with this method.
As for others with driver problems, a lot of users are using the drivers from the SDK, and it seems to be working, I didn't have any issues using Qemu's drivers so if they don't work try that method.
In the SDK click Tools up top>Manage add-on sites then click the 2nd tab "User defined sites"
Add http://kindle-sdk.s3.amazonaws.com/addon.xml to the list, then go back to the main screen, scroll down to the folder "Extras" there should be a "Kindle fire usb driver" install that then it should automatically recognize the device the next time you hook up your kindle.
NOTE: Uninstall the drivers that you are currently using as they will interfere with these, (uninstall it from the device in device manager, then delete a folder in C:\program files\ called Amazon, then perform a fresh install with the sdk)
i had to spoof my drivers for my kfhd 7 which if anyone wants that information lemme know, I'll be happy to post how to do this.
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I'll just add that after you download the driver from the SDK, its not automatically installed to the PC - its only installed in the SDK...The installation file "KindleDrivers.exe" needs to be run manually and is found in the following path: [C:\AndroidSDK\extras\amazon\kindle_fire_usb_driver]

[Q] Kindle hd 8.9 stuck in slow mode after failed re root

My kindle hd 8.9 was re rooted using bin4ry v31 after the last ota update 8.4.8. It worked fine. Now there was another ota update to 8.4.9 on 6/14/14. I tried using the same method as before. ADB is enabled in my kindle, I am seeing Android Composite ADB interface. when I plug the kindle in. I got through part of the re root, where it rebooted, and now it is extremely slow, has a black screen with white cracked lines to slide in open, and although some things work they are very very slow. Please can someone either help me re root or unroot it so that the kindle runs normally. I don't know what mode that slow one is, but you can't do much of anything. I tried to roo a few times, and tried to put in the stock kindle update and re run it, but nothing is working to get it out of the slow mode. Right now my computer can see and put things onto the kindle, and when trying to root, it seems like it is trying to work, but since the kindle is slow, I don't know if it is getting stuck and not finishing.
Can you help me figure out what is wrong?

benee16 said:
My kindle hd 8.9 was re rooted using bin4ry v31 after the last ota update 8.4.8. It worked fine. Now there was another ota update to 8.4.9 on 6/14/14. I tried using the same method as before. ADB is enabled in my kindle, I am seeing Android Composite ADB interface. when I plug the kindle in. I got through part of the re root, where it rebooted, and now it is extremely slow, has a black screen with white cracked lines to slide in open, and although some things work they are very very slow. Please can someone either help me re root or unroot it so that the kindle runs normally. I don't know what mode that slow one is, but you can't do much of anything. I tried to roo a few times, and tried to put in the stock kindle update and re run it, but nothing is working to get it out of the slow mode. Right now my computer can see and put things onto the kindle, and when trying to root, it seems like it is trying to work, but since the kindle is slow, I don't know if it is getting stuck and not finishing.
Can you help me figure out what is wrong?
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Yep sucks for us for now it seems
Mine is in the same state. To unslow mo it all i found that works is using recovery mode to erase every single thing on it. This will speed it back up to normal. Beyond that i don't have a clue what to do.
You can enter recovery mode if you dont know how by pressing volume down and power. Or dl droid explorer run it click the multi colored shield icon and reboot to recovery.
I would hold off for now though. As one of these guys may have a way to save you all the head aches i have now. I had psp emulator playstation emu nintendo ds dolphin aka game cube and wii all running properly now all gone. go figure. Pain in the rear to get em all running properly. Oh worst bit loosing my crisis core newgame + save lvl 35+ with all items etc etc. Was gona put the hurt on every thing LOL
Oh and if theres any amazon employees lurking and reading great job on becoming a apple clone wanabe In other words amazon you all need to get a grip. People want to customize their tablets and have something that runs like mad with out regards to warranty. We want our tablets the way we want them not the way you want them. No one likes apple with their forced updaties etc

benee16 said:
My kindle hd 8.9 was re rooted using bin4ry v31 after the last ota update 8.4.8. It worked fine. Now there was another ota update to 8.4.9 on 6/14/14. I tried using the same method as before. ADB is enabled in my kindle, I am seeing Android Composite ADB interface. when I plug the kindle in. I got through part of the re root, where it rebooted, and now it is extremely slow, has a black screen with white cracked lines to slide in open, and although some things work they are very very slow. Please can someone either help me re root or unroot it so that the kindle runs normally. I don't know what mode that slow one is, but you can't do much of anything. I tried to roo a few times, and tried to put in the stock kindle update and re run it, but nothing is working to get it out of the slow mode. Right now my computer can see and put things onto the kindle, and when trying to root, it seems like it is trying to work, but since the kindle is slow, I don't know if it is getting stuck and not finishing.
Can you help me figure out what is wrong?
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Factory reset is always better than flashing and other serious tinkering. kindle hd 8.9 is still rootable with 8.4.9 update, I did it and another member KatanAlive have done it.

What method did you use to root? There are a few different methods. used bin4ry v31 I used the old special option, then also tried the old option.

akb1ajay said:
Factory reset is always better than flashing and other serious tinkering. kindle hd 8.9 is still rootable with 8.4.9 update, I did it and another member KatanAlive have done it.
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Ive tried various tools etc. While it seems i am able to get root i can not for example view the root directory in adb shell. I can kill any process under ps list even ones ran by root. Again the root directory shows as empty under ls. Running the superuser app that does show under apps seems t do nothing (im assuming this is because root is already active by this point) It does load but nothing in log window. Also it remains stuck running extremely slow. I can not install google frame work etc.
What i want to do is just go with a custom rom and be done with this mess. After all if amazon managed to force updates on kindles with ota disabled and blocked once they will likely be able to do so again. So theres zero point in staying on a stock rom even downgraded and or rooted.
Now the only problem there is it seems rom update requires fastboot? If this is not the case what are the steps to go about it by a different means? Or what methods other than fastboot cables are there to force it in to fastboot with out ripping in to the kindlefire hd 8.9 in my case?

benee16 said:
What method did you use to root? There are a few different methods. used bin4ry v31 I used the old special option, then also tried the old option.
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I used manual method described in this thread and yesterday another member also used this same method to root the Kindle with update 8.4.9 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069117
I have been extensively reading this forum for rooting Kindle Fire HD 8.9 and I have seen people failed just because of a simple mistake or not starting afresh. Many people were able to overcome their anomalous problem just by a factory reset and then starting again the process of rooting.
No one knows at which step problem started to appear until you clarify completely that what method you were following, or did you install some other drivers mentioned in another method, or did you interrupted the progress, or any other tinkering you had had done earlier with Kindle.
Every method pre assumes that your device is in default condition and your PC has favourable environment for the completion of the rooting process. Like a meber was following the process of rooting and when a stage came to enter his Amazon password, he entered the password but the process could not be continued, because his Kindle was not registered , so even after entering the correct password the process was aborted. Later he registered his Kindle and started agin and it was rooted.

So true what you've said about it not being a fresh root. I am going to try a few more times to root, then do a factory reset. My kindle could use a fresh start, but I thought I'd try just for future knowledge. If anyone else comes back from the slow kindle stage, please contribute what you've done to fix it because it may help someone else resolve their issues.

I decided to do a full restore. Then I was able to use a bin4ry script for kindles to root. Now I am having difficulty getting google play to work again. I keep getting an error not enough space on the partition \system. Free up 6MB in system and try again. I put a version of google market on to see if there would be a difference. I was able to open it, but nothing will download. Anyone else have any experience with this problem?

benee16 said:
I decided to do a full restore. Then I was able to use a bin4ry script for kindles to root. Now I am having difficulty getting google play to work again. I keep getting an error not enough space on the partition \system. Free up 6MB in system and try again. I put a version of google market on to see if there would be a difference. I was able to open it, but nothing will download. Anyone else have any experience with this problem?
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If you have rooted Kindle "not enough space" problem can be easily resolved. Is your Kindle rooted?

Yes my kindle fire hd 8.9 is rooted. I currently have version 8.4.9 software from amazon.

benee16 said:
Yes my kindle fire hd 8.9 is rooted. I currently have version 8.4.9 software from amazon.
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I too have had this low space problem after updating to 8.4.9. I was despaired but after searching the internet for 2/3 hours I found the solution. First thing you need to do is to get Titanium Backup from somewhere. It has the capacity to convert system app to user app and this will free up some ROM space so you can install Google Play afterward. Convert one by one some system apps that are not critical to Kindle's functioning, to user app. For example, you can convert Silk browser, Amazon Video, Amazon music, Kindle tutorial, Office Suite to user app. The moment you have above 20 MB free space in ROM you can install there Google Play. I am not sure if a free version of Titanium Backup have this functionality or not, I have installed a pro version of it. If free version is of no use then get a pro version from somewhere. I think you know where to get it from. Good Luck.

Wow thanks so much for the info. I did not have the pro version of titanium. Instead I used /system /app mover which is a free app. I changed a few system files to user files like suggested and am now able to use google play. I made sure I could download apps from it also, and it worked just fine. Now I have to re download apps I lost when I had to restore.

benee16 said:
Wow thanks so much for the info. I did not have the pro version of titanium. Instead I used /system /app mover which is a free app. I changed a few system files to user files like suggested and am now able to use google play. I made sure I could download apps from it also, and it worked just fine. Now I have to re download apps I lost when I had to restore.
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would not you press Thanks Button?

Now root for 5.2.1.1 possible?

Hello,
linux has a "new" gap to get root rights.
android is also affected.
CVE-2016-8655 Linux af_packet.c race condition (local root)
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/607
is it possible to implement this into FireTV2 to get root rights?
I wrote Kingo Support a Mail but they didn't answer yet.
Maybe you have technical know-how for an answer.
thanks

This could be fun to watch...

Root possible on 5.2.1.1 using kingroot
Hi guys.
Just a heads up, tonight I happened to test rootability on my second firetv 2015( that accidentally was allowed an OTA update to 5.2.1.1.)
Checked kingoroot from my PC with an A to A cord, but did not work.
Tried the KingRoot app, success!!!
Have rooted my firetv again with the latest version.
Have pictures of versions but definitely is working.
Flashed the TWRP version 6 using adb and turned off the OTA. Will soon update to non kingrooted version of 5.2.1.1 prerooted by rbox now!!!

Kingroot definitely does not work on 5.2.4.0 yet...

t3ch42 said:
Hi guys.
Just a heads up, tonight I happened to test rootability on my second firetv 2015( that accidentally was allowed an OTA update to 5.2.1.1.)
Checked kingoroot from my PC with an A to A cord, but did not work.
Tried the KingRoot app, success!!!
Have rooted my firetv again with the latest version.
Have pictures of versions but definitely is working.
Flashed the TWRP version 6 using adb and turned off the OTA. Will soon update to non kingrooted version of 5.2.1.1 prerooted by rbox now!!!
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I'm wondering if you are the first or second person to root 5.2.1.1? Congratulations.
The 5.2.4.0 just rolled out 2 days ago for me, and the interface is much better.
Would you mind sharing a brief, detailed, step-by-step on the process you used?

Xperience Z said:
Hello,
linux has a "new" gap to get root rights.
android is also affected.
CVE-2016-8655 Linux af_packet.c race condition (local root)
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2016/q4/607
is it possible to implement this into FireTV2 to get root rights?
I wrote Kingo Support a Mail but they didn't answer yet.
Maybe you have technical know-how for an answer.
thanks
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I too would like to know this, maybe I can add it to a guide like this.

Hi, wrote up a longer response but it was deleted before I could post (chrome mobile). Very frustrating.
Short story is used KingRoot not kingoroot.
The KingRoot apk worked to root my 5.2..1.1 firetv2. Ver 551203220.
The version of the KingRoot apk was 4.9.6.
After rooting, used the aftvnews guide to write the TWRP recovery v6 by rbox.
No problems writing the prerooted software afterwards either. Wiped data to get rid of the KingRoot app data and deleted the other junk folders in /sdcard; Tencent, and some other KingRoot/kingoroot folders.
Hope this helps.

t3ch42 said:
Hi, wrote up a longer response but it was deleted before I could post (chrome mobile). Very frustrating.
Short story is used KingRoot not kingoroot.
The KingRoot apk worked to root my 5.2..1.1 firetv2. Ver 551203220.
The version of the KingRoot apk was 4.9.6.
After rooting, used the aftvnews guide to write the TWRP recovery v6 by rbox.
No problems writing the prerooted software afterwards either. Wiped data to get rid of the KingRoot app data and deleted the other junk folders in /sdcard; Tencent, and some other KingRoot/kingoroot folders.
Hope this helps.
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Tryed to use that method on a firetvstick gen 1 5.2.1.1 couldn't click on anything using 4.9.6 do I require an additional input method or will this just not work on gen 1? sorry for being a noob need to get this software downgraded its killing me having no control

Kaiser911 said:
Tryed to use that method on a firetvstick gen 1 5.2.1.1 couldn't click on anything using 4.9.6 do I require an additional input method or will this just not work on gen 1? sorry for being a noob need to get this software downgraded its killing me having no control
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You will need a mouse to navigate the app

I tried to do this on my 1st gen. Fire TV that runs on 5.0.5.1 with 4.9.6 but no success. I also tried the latest 5.0.1 of Kingroot but also no success.

Can confirm. This just worked on my 5.2.1.1 Fire TV 2nd Gen.
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100% Working. Starting from 5.2.1.1, I have installed custom recovery and then upgraded to pre-rooted 5.2.4.0
Basic steps are as follows:
Use the downloader app (or app of your choice) to download the kingroot apk from "https://kingroot.net/download-android-apk/"
The apk/version I received was, "NewKingrootV5.0.1_C165_B375_en_release_2016_12_15_20161215173923_105203.apk"
Run it and follow the on-screen instructions (press the button and wait for it to finish). Nothing to it. You'll need a mouse to navigate the app, however.
Transfer the zip files and custom recovery to /sdcard/ on your fire (you can use adb, usb, ESfileexplorer, whatever).
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-recovery-t3309780
Pre-rooted 5.2.4.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-t3309783
Install the recovery via adb
Use TWRP (you'll need a keyboard now... ugh) to install the prerooted rom
Use TWRP advanced wipe and clear your Davlik/Cache/Data/Internal Storage so you'll have a nice clean slate (factory reset) to start from.
Enjoy.
PS: You'll go through initial setup again. Hold down the home button on your remote for way longer than you think to get it to pair.

Is there a way to manually update to 5.2.1.1 without root?

KingRoot for PC just fails (connected through USB).
KingoRoot app also fails.
KingRoot app can only be used emulating upward swipes (through adb), but the "Try to root" button is not working through either adb taps or the FTVs-remote.
adb mouse is also not working.. Any idea how to progress?

rix1337 said:
KingRoot for PC just fails (connected through USB).
KingoRoot app also fails.
KingRoot app can only be used emulating upward swipes (through adb), but the "Try to root" button is not working through either adb taps or the FTVs-remote.
adb mouse is also not working.. Any idea how to progress?
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I installed Mouse toggle from the Play Store. It pushes a little software on your fire tv that actually makes your remote a mouse (sorta).

Ultraschorsch said:
I installed Mouse toggle from the Play Store. It pushes a little software on your fire tv that actually makes your remote a mouse (sorta).
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Thanks! Latest kingroot is now at 70% (seems stuck, but I'll give it a few minutes).
Let's hope for the best..

I can also confirm root using this KingRoot app on AFTV2 5.2.1.1. Thanks!
ExaltedVanguard said:
Can confirm. This just worked on my 5.2.1.1 Fire TV 2nd Gen.
Edit:
100% Working. Starting from 5.2.1.1, I have installed custom recovery and then upgraded to pre-rooted 5.2.4.0
Basic steps are as follows:
Use the downloader app (or app of your choice) to download the kingroot apk from "https://kingroot.net/download-android-apk/"
The apk/version I received was, "NewKingrootV5.0.1_C165_B375_en_release_2016_12_15_20161215173923_105203.apk"
Run it and follow the on-screen instructions (press the button and wait for it to finish). Nothing to it. You'll need a mouse to navigate the app, however.
Transfer the zip files and custom recovery to /sdcard/ on your fire (you can use adb, usb, ESfileexplorer, whatever).
TWRP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-recovery-t3309780
Pre-rooted 5.2.4.0: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-t3309783
Install the recovery via adb
Use TWRP (you'll need a keyboard now... ugh) to install the prerooted rom
Use TWRP advanced wipe and clear your Davlik/Cache/Data/Internal Storage so you'll have a nice clean slate (factory reset) to start from.
Enjoy.
PS: You'll go through initial setup again. Hold down the home button on your remote for way longer than you think to get it to pair.
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will this theoretically work with a first gen firestick running 5.2.1.1 or am i wasting my time?

I've personally been trying to replicate this root, and I've only had KingRoot to get stuck on the loading page. Does not progress past that.

So far it seems like it is for AFTV2 only, not for AFTV1 or fire stick. We will soon find out!!

Thanks for the info t3ch42 and ExaltedVanguard
I too can confirm a successful root using KINGROOT v5.01 on a FireTV 2 running v5.2.1.1. (I got KINGROOT from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461). I have since flashed rbox's Sloane pre-rooted v5.2.4.0_r1 following instructions from AFTVnews.com
Everything is running great..... by the way, this FireTV 2 was purchased about a month ago, so if you blocked the most recent update, you should be good to root.... Good Luck!