German Fire TV and root - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey,
I will get my german Fire TV by the end of this week. As far as I understood its very likely that it wont be rootable due to the newest firmware version which is most likely preinstalled.
Is it likely that there will be a fix/ solution to root the most recent firmware in the near future?
For me the most important thing is to be able to run xbmc or sbmc, which should be possible without root, right? What are the limitations without root, can I still set the box up in a way that xbmc gets loaded automatically after boot?
Thanks in advance
Thorsten

Yes you can sideload XMBC and most other apps as they don't require root. You can also sideload llama so XBMC starts on boot. http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Amazon_Fire_TV#Llama_.28automation.29_Events
Expand semi and complete bypass for details.
You just can't use the USB for external storage and have custom recovery menu etc...We survived a while without root before towelroot came out in the beginning, still a great media player without root.

Thanks for the answer!
Thats good to know and means that there is not really a need for root for me as I have all my media content on my synology nas...
And I guess at some point, somebody will find a way to root the box with the new firmware as well.
Cheers
Thorsten

It is official.
I will get my fire tv from amazon germany on 25.09.
I talked with amazon:
Vielen Dank für das freundliche Gespräch.
Es freut mich das wir Ihr Anliegen kurz per Chat miteinander besprechen konnten.
Gern habe ich für Sie recherchiert und in Erfahrung bringen können dass die Software Version auf dem Fire TV 51.1.3.0 ist.
Sollten Sie noch einmal persönlich mit uns sprechen wollen, darf ich Sie bitten uns kurz anzurufen?
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So no root for us.

It was inevitable that you would get firmware 51.1.3.0 or later because that version is when then enabled Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de accounts as well as adding time-zones and language support for those 2 countries.

daschacka said:
It is official.
I will get my fire tv from amazon germany on 25.09.
I talked with amazon:
So no root for us.
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I wouldn't mind swapping mine for yours, because I just want to run XBMC and have no interest (yet) in root access. However,
I can imagine somehow in the firmware they also took out US content providers for German or UK ones.... or is this configured
at run time based on the IP location ?

loekf said:
I wouldn't mind swapping mine for yours, because I just want to run XBMC and have no interest (yet) in root access. However,
I can imagine somehow in the firmware they also took out US content providers for German or UK ones.... or is this configured
at run time based on the IP location ?
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Well... bye bye root access
My FireTV automatically updated itself to 51.1.3.0 today. So despite the rumours that it won't update if you're not in the US, UK and Germany.
Yes, it will...

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HEELP!! After Bepe flash, Device doesnt boot!

Hello!
I have a big problem! i need very fast help! I tried to flash bepe rom 0.80 and it was a fatal error, after I tried to boot my device, it doesnt start it stoped by startscreen "by bepe".
i cant do anythin, can anybody help me?
Hi,
First thing to do is stop panicking and breathe. There are many things you can do to restore the functions of your phone and I'm sure this community will gladly help you.
The first think I can suggest is putting your phone into bootloader mode, then try reflashing the rom or a different rom. Instructions on how to enter bootloader can be found here.
May I ask, have you Hard-SPL'd your device?
James.
I tried all the things but nothing is going, i removed the battery etc. but it stocks by "by bepe", and i cant install an other rom, pleaaasseee HELP me!!!
Thanks!
AbuBakr said:
I tried all the things but nothing is going, i removed the battery etc. but it stocks by "by bepe", and i cant install an other rom, pleaaasseee HELP me!!!
Thanks!
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Which "all things" did you try? You will have to explain clearly what you have tried, and exactly what the result was, otherwise we'll never be able to make any progress. You also didn't answer my first question: Did you flash your phone with Hard-SPL?
I'm not entirely convinced you've successfully followed the instructions on entering the bootloader. Here's what you do,
1. Turn on your phone, and let it boot as far as it can.
2. Press and hold down the power button and the camera button simultaneously. Do *not* let go of these two buttons!
3. Take the stylus and insert it in the reset hole (still holding down the two buttons).
4. Wait, and you should find yourself in the bootloader.
If this works, you should be able to flash a new rom while the phone is in this mode.
*Covered by previous post*
id3e la rabbak.
When I try to flash it comes: [270] Update Error
*The image file is corrupted*, :'(
sorry for my english
perhaps it is corrupted. Have you tried to download it again?
AbuBakr said:
I tried to flash bepe rom 0.80 and it was a fatal error...
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Where did you find Bepe V 0.80?
Im sorry, I would like to say "0.79", it was a Mistake!
Knows any body where i can find the USPL for Trinity?
I descripe my problem in German an English:
Also, ich habe ein XPA 1510 von Swisscom bzw. ein HTC p3600. Ich habe versucht das bepe rom drauf zu schmeissen und nachdem 4% verstrichen sind kam ein Error. Das Gerät ist neugestartet und es blieb beim Screen "by bepe" hängen. Nun habe ich wieder versucht ein ROM drauf zu flashen und bei jedem ROM hängt er bei 1% startet wieder neu und beim PC zeigt es die Meldung "Error 270" "...corrupted image file". Ich habe noch das tool mtty.exe versucht doch geht auch nicht, vielleicht habe ich es einfach falsch benutzt. Man könnte mir gerne eine Anleitung geben. ICH VERZWEIFLE NOCH!!!! BITTE HELFEN!!!
And now i'll try to descripe my problem in English: I've a XPA 1510 from Swisscom its like the HTC p3600! And i flashed the bepe ROM, but after 4% it stoped with an error, and after the Error my Device would like to reboot but it stocks by the Screen "by BEPE". I tried to flash other ROMs but all they stoped by 1% and it comes an Error 270 "The image file is corrupted". I tried the mtty.exe tool but it doesnt help, its possible that i used the tool not correct, have anybody an user manual? Its to infuriatingly!!! PLEASE HELP ME!!! I need my Phone!!!
Here is my e-mail: [email protected]
I'm getting EXACTLY the same thing
I've already did:
- The "Send to restore" thing...
- Enter in the Bootloader mode...
- Try to install a new ROM
I always get the same error at 1%...
I really hope you to help me...
I've already tried with 3 different ROM's i've downloaded here and get always the same error...
Even with ROM's that i've working with before this error...
So...
I believe the problem is not in the files...
Try to restore an original rom from your P3600 manufacturer/reseller/GSM Provider. It solved my "old" same problem.
Cya
The Problem is, for my device doesnt exists an Original ROM, i have XPA 1510. When I try to Flash the original from p3600 then comes an Error 294.
HEEEELPP!!!
Well...
Good news here...
I've downloaded the Original Rom (WM5-PT) and the installation ran successfully...
Then i tried again with a cooked rom and...all things went good...
Thanks a lot for all your help guys
Another ERROR 270
PLEASE HELP! Here's what happened. I had an unlocked phone and changed ROM to a ROM cooked by BEPE and no problem. Then i thought that i was realy smart i tried to cook a ROM myself, but when i flashed it it bricked my phone. It doesn't boot (hangs in splash screen) and when i try to install another ROM kees sayins "ERROR 207" (Stoping the upgrade at 1%).
I already tyried the all Olipro SPL's but they all hang at 100% returning the 207 error.
Also tryed the MTTY method and nothing. Task 28, task 32, info 8, etc... and the funny is that when i enter the commans TASK 32 it returns FF ( FF is for locked phones ) which is very strage cause it was unlocked the first time.
And now is locked???
There's some sense here cause when i try the Lasagna ROM (ANDONLY WITH LASAGNA SO FAR) it cancels the UPGRADE returnin INVALID VENDOR ID...
The problem is that every unlocker i know only work with the phone booted.
Can anyone tell me how to remove VENDOR ID from a ROM and make it NVID? Maybe the solution to my problem's here.
About that PORTUGUESE WM5 ROM??? Where did you get it? I've searched it everywhere and can't find it.
sapateira said:
PLEASE HELP! Here's what happened. I had an unlocked phone and changed ROM to a ROM cooked by BEPE and no problem. Then i thought that i was realy smart i tried to cook a ROM myself, but when i flashed it it bricked my phone. It doesn't boot (hangs in splash screen) and when i try to install another ROM kees sayins "ERROR 207" (Stoping the upgrade at 1%).
I already tyried the all Olipro SPL's but they all hang at 100% returning the 207 error.
Also tryed the MTTY method and nothing. Task 28, task 32, info 8, etc... and the funny is that when i enter the commans TASK 32 it returns FF ( FF is for locked phones ) which is very strage cause it was unlocked the first time.
And now is locked???
There's some sense here cause when i try the Lasagna ROM (ANDONLY WITH LASAGNA SO FAR) it cancels the UPGRADE returnin INVALID VENDOR ID...
The problem is that every unlocker i know only work with the phone booted.
Can anyone tell me how to remove VENDOR ID from a ROM and make it NVID? Maybe the solution to my problem's here.
About that PORTUGUESE WM5 ROM??? Where did you get it? I've searched it everywhere and can't find it.
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Unbrick device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308691
PTG wm5 rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=344360
Good luck!
fktsndr said:
Unbrick device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308691
PTG wm5 rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=344360
Good luck!
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Thanks about the tip, but didn't work.
Still... the PTG wm5 ROM returned an Invalid Vendor ID error instead of the usual 270 error.
I belive my way out will be transforming this ROM into a NVID rom! Does anyone know how to do it?
sapateira said:
Thanks about the tip, but didn't work.
Still... the PTG wm5 ROM returned an Invalid Vendor ID error instead of the usual 270 error.
I belive my way out will be transforming this ROM into a NVID rom! Does anyone know how to do it?
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That unbrick software end up working after all, but only the .NET version in WDATA Mode. The windows version wasn't woking. Couln't load the PT Rom because of the Vendor ID, but the i tried the BEPE again and all went well, now it's booted and is time to unlock it (AGAIN?!)
THANK YOU ALL

Windows Marketplace Error

Hey @ all
i have installed the GER X10 ROM on my xperia...
now i wanted to install windows marketplace...everything was installed correctly, but when i try to start WM Marketplace an error appears...
Error
You have to close WMM due a fatal error. When this you cant log in in few hours, contac Microsoft to get help
GER
the original error:
Fehler
Sie müssen Windows Marketplace aufgrund eines schwerwiegenden Fehlers beenden. Wenn Sie sich nach einigen Stunden nicht anmelden können, wenden Sie sich an Microsoft, um Hilfe zu erhalten....
Somebody knows that one????
Thanks in advance and sorry for the bad english (translation)
Greetings
Try another rom. I was having the same issue with a previous rom. See if you can find a german rom with a higher version
i cant use the marketplace.cab either can i????
well i tried it, also to rename the marketplace.exe...didnt worked
there hasn't been a german rom released with manila 2.5 till now right????
org rom
i tried different marketplace cabs on original rom norwegian.
but nothings happens... just the loading icon.. then nothing.
Any help?
i found this "not testing"
If you have not a WWE-ROM you have to rename the file WMMBootstrap.exe.0409.mui in windows dir. For German people for example WMMBootstrap.exe.0407.mui
Have fun
heheh THX that's what i meant with rename the Marketplace.exe xD
I tried it but didn't worked for me...maybe because its for WM 6.1 Users...cause on most of the WM 6.5 roms WMM is already installed....
doesn't someone know anything about it
greetings

[Q] Connection/Internet Problem since update 2.3.4

Hello guys,
I've got the newest Update 2.3.4 for my Xperia Arc...bnut since the Update, I mostly got no Network(where I got one with 2.3.3) and normally no Internet connection(when I get one, its "E" but just for 5-10sec.)
Would could the Problem be?
Sry for my bad English btw.
Cheers Oimhias
Have you checked your apn settings from your operator?
And post in the right section.
Ja hab ich!
komme auch aus Linz!
Mein Hndy ist aus einer A1-Vertragsverlängerung...hat auch bisher gut funktioniert, aber seit dem Update taucht das Netzwerkproblem auf :/
Was kann da das Problem sein?
MfG
Nachtrag:
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Version: 8x55-AAABQOAZM-203028D-56
Kernel-Version: 2.6.32.9-perf
[email protected]#1
Build-Nummer: 4.0.2.A.0.42
flash some other baseband (many have problems with .52 or .56)
.56 work great for me while .52 was crap.
flash it with flashtool.
Like electrash said, try to flash the baseband.
Check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382657
And post in English, or send PMs.
Try with a different SIM card just to see if there's any difference. Make sure to go to Settings > Sony Ericsson > Settings download so you get the correct settings. Without these it won't work.
-Markus
Sony Ericsson Answers Team

Swatch TUI 1.26.111.4

Hello
I habe a Problem.
I Search a ruu 1.26.111.4 for my T-Mobile One x.
I habe just arhd on it, but i must Flash this ruu for new hboot and Radio.
I have ruu 1.26.111.3 But wen i Flash it, the One x becam Not ota
I hope for help
Sorry for my englisch
Thanks
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
Are you german ? If yes, contact me with a private message, I will try to help you
Hast du meine pn bekommen
Hallo Chrikn
Ich kann Dir aus irgend einem Grund keine PN senden
Mfg
I'm having this problem as well.
My phone came with 1.26.111.4 preinstalled, I upgraded to a Android Rev. HD custom rom and wanted to do an ota update by reverting the RUU based setup.
But sadly the RUU is 1.26.111.3 and the ota zip has an assert check for 1.26.111.4. Removing the assert check didn't went well...
Hello !
Here is another one that has the same problem.
I my case I tried to update the software, something went wrong and it dit not boot up correctly any more...
Found the 1.26.111.3 RUU and got the phone working again but, can't update to 1.28.111.10 because it requires 1.26.111.4.
I was thinking of the same (removing check), but then I found your post that it does not help...
Regards,
Kim Karlsson from Finland

google maps - no network connection...

hi out there,
first, excuse my possibly bad english... i´ll do my best in writing...
so... the problem is:
i can´t run google maps app -
it allways says (in german)
"Keine Netzwerkverbindung. Beim Aufbau der Netzwerkverbindung ist ein Problem
aufgetreten. Prüfen sie Ihre Datenverbindung und versuchen Sie es erneut."
should in english sound like (translatted by google translator)
"No network connection. The construction of the network connection has a problem
occurred. Check them your data connection and try renewable"
i allraedy tried "flight- mode" ON/ OFF
problems occure with wireless lan AND mobile connection
my mobile has stock-firmware e9750I, its rooted via frameroot und the bootloader is unlocked with "freegee", cwm touch-version 6.0.4.7 is also installed.
i allready tried to do factory reset... the result was a "google-account-login-loop" witch i managed to solve.
has anyone an idea why google maps doesn´t work for me?
thank you
chrischan10
chrischan10 said:
hi out there,
first, excuse my possibly bad english... i´ll do my best in writing...
so... the problem is:
i can´t run google maps app -
it allways says (in german)
"Keine Netzwerkverbindung. Beim Aufbau der Netzwerkverbindung ist ein Problem
aufgetreten. Prüfen sie Ihre Datenverbindung und versuchen Sie es erneut."
should in english sound like (translatted by google translator)
"No network connection. The construction of the network connection has a problem
occurred. Check them your data connection and try renewable"
i allraedy tried "flight- mode" ON/ OFF
problems occure with wireless lan AND mobile connection
my mobile has stock-firmware e9750I, its rooted via frameroot und the bootloader is unlocked with "freegee", cwm touch-version 6.0.4.7 is also installed.
i allready tried to do factory reset... the result was a "google-account-login-loop" witch i managed to solve.
has anyone an idea why google maps doesn´t work for me?
thank you
chrischan10
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maybe, error from ur baseband

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