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[q] got new AFTV, stuck on updating page after blocking domains

So I just got an AFTV off of eBay and it looks like I have a rootable version (no alternating language to german on the start screen) but after blocking the domains on my router, it still wants to update and doesn't seem to go past that to the initial setup like the guides say. I know some people had this issue, but am confused what my options are now.
Thanks in advance
EDIT: so i saw someone suggest using the dnsmasq option in Tomato routers to redirect the amazon servers to go to 127.0.0.1 which i did. now the screen says it's "trying to update but cannot contact our services. we will keep trying". after a few more minutes its asking me to unplug my power for a few seconds and then try again

Make sure you're NOT blocking "firs-ta-g7g.amazon.com".
barrist said:
So I just got an AFTV off of eBay and it looks like I have a rootable version (no alternating language to german on the start screen) but after blocking the domains on my router, it still wants to update and doesn't seem to go past that to the initial setup like the guides say. I know some people had this issue, but am confused what my options are now.
Thanks in advance
EDIT: so i saw someone suggest using the dnsmasq option in Tomato routers to redirect the amazon servers to go to 127.0.0.1 which i did. now the screen says it's "trying to update but cannot contact our services. we will keep trying". after a few more minutes its asking me to unplug my power for a few seconds and then try again
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Somehow got it to work!
Saw a comment on aftv news about letting it start to download the update and then quickly block one of the domains, and then letting it attempt to install it (and fail presumably). booted up, signed into amazon and was on a rootable firmware! woot!

Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV
I ran into the similar issue with "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV"
I took a longer route. I signed up for OPENDNS's free service and and blocked the domain names there.
Then I updated my router's DNS seeting with the OPENDNS server and also used KEYWORD block in the router to block all the version of the software like "51.1.4.0_user_514006420". I only blocked the version for which there's no root available. I got all the version from this site
aftvnews
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After doing all this I was able to move past the "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV" screen and move forward.
-Apologize I didn't want to hijack your thread but I thought I post my own experience from today.

Billymaz said:
I ran into the similar issue with "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV"
I took a longer route. I signed up for OPENDNS's free service and and blocked the domain names there.
Then I updated my router's DNS seeting with the OPENDNS server and also used KEYWORD block in the router to block all the version of the software like "51.1.4.0_user_514006420". I only blocked the version for which there's no root available. I got all the version from this site .
After doing all this I was able to move past the "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV" screen and move forward.
-Apologize I didn't want to hijack your thread but I thought I post my own experience from today.
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Wish I had seen this today before setting up a unit..... blocking the 2 urls that update no longer works..... There must be a new server for the updates.

Tried both of those options today, but unfortunately neither worked for me. It simply stopped and said to reboot and try again. Nothing would allow me to get past the download screen. Glad it worked for you though!

Hi
I have now a new ftv2 logedin with amazon account made one upgrade to 5.0.4 rooted it installed TWRP v6 3.0.0.5 installed latest Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.1 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 2 and it worked, then I though as recommended to make full wipe (aftv guid) to get rid of kingo/king root. Now i still have a working recovery, but cant pass to the register screen, I only get to choose wifi and then "unable to update fire tv screen"
My regular wifi is blocking amazon updates(already have firtv 1 and 2 ftv sticks all rooted)
for testing I deactivated the blocks, didnt make a difference.
used wfi hotspot from phone, also did not work.
then I though downgrading to older pre rooted images could work but no change.
Did I miss something? any ideas thanks in advance
Solution: I had to unregister the Fire TV from https://www.amazon.com then it worked, found it an older xda post,

[Q] AFTV rooting won't work

I got a new box today from Amazon Germany and I blocked the 2 domains before running the first set up.
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
softwareupdates.amazon.com
Now its stuck after gathering network information right after language selection.
It tells me ‘the internet connection is interupted, check cabeling and router settings’.
What can I do now?

Leghorn said:
I got a new box today from Amazon Germany and I blocked the 2 domains before running the first set up.
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
softwareupdates.amazon.com
Now its stuck after gathering network information right after language selection.
It tells me ‘the internet connection is interupted, check cabeling and router settings’.
What can I do now?
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No need to block those domains right now, you can't root anyway. Allow them to get through the setup, then block them after if you want.

The setup is done. Unfortunately without rooting.
Anyhow I've tried to block further updates. But when I add one of the both amazon-url I got network issue message and all content from amazon prime is gone.
My current firmware version is 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 and I heard the next firmware update installs the following:
“Self destruct” eFuse added to kernel which gets triggered if an older bootloader is used. This means Fire TVs that update to stock 51.1.4.1_user_514013920 can never be downgraded, even if a method to root them is discovered.
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Any idea how to prevent updates?

Leghorn said:
The setup is done. Unfortunately without rooting.
Anyhow I've tried to block further updates. But when I add one of the both amazon-url I got network issue message and all content from amazon prime is gone.
My current firmware version is 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 and I heard the next firmware update installs the following:
Any idea how to prevent updates?
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My router is old so I had to use OpenDNS to block the sites listed in your first post. It seems to work because if I type in either of those websites in my browser I get a
"website blocked" message. At the moment I'm on 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 too.
I'm able to get Prime Video and no network issues.

I got the same network issue like Leghorn on the FW version 51.1.4.0_user_514006420. I also blocked the two domains in my router and have no more access to the prime content.
Leghorn, have you found a solution now? Or has anybody else an idea what i can do to get access to prime content?
Regards
Jogi173

If you are using a Fritz!Box try the following changes in your settings:
1.) In tab "Filter" -> "Listen" disable the setting "Teredo-Filter aktiv"
2.) In tab "Zugangsprofile" check your blacklist profile and enable " HTTPS-Abfragen erlauben"
Probably these setting changes may allow Prime Video again.

Calibaan said:
If you are using a Fritz!Box try the following changes in your settings:
1.) In tab "Filter" -> "Listen" disable the setting "Teredo-Filter aktiv"
2.) In tab "Zugangsprofile" check your blacklist profile and enable " HTTPS-Abfragen erlauben"
Probably these setting changes may allow Prime Video again.
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Hi Calibaan,
yes i'm using a Fritz!Box. I will try it when i'm at home.
Thank you for your advice I will report if it works.
Jogi173

Hey Calibaan,
I enabled the option "HTTPS-Abfragen erlauben" and now it works.
Thank you very much!
Jogi173

Am I screwed?

Today my Fire TV Stick auto-updated to 5.0.5.1. It was rooted with Kingroot, but I've been too busy to get around to blocking updates or anything else.
Is there any hope to ever root it again?

Glaux said:
Today my Fire TV Stick auto-updated to 5.0.5.1. It was rooted with Kingroot, but I've been too busy to get around to blocking updates or anything else.
Is there any hope to ever root it again?
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For now it is no other way to root it if upgraded to OS5.0.5.1

Check aftvnews.com There is a method to root with the usb cable working on your OS version

guiso98 said:
Check aftvnews.com There is a method to root with the usb cable working on your OS version
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Not with a stick.

AFAIK there is no regular root besides Kingroot known for the stick.

Well, turns out it doesn't matter because the device is ****ed now for some reason. It has trouble booting up and won't even detect my WiFi AP.
I wonder if it's because of the update.

Glaux said:
Well, turns out it doesn't matter because the device is ****ed now for some reason. It has trouble booting up and won't even detect my WiFi AP.
I wonder if it's because of the update.
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Have you tried to uninstall any apps you installed & then doing a factory reset ? Wonder if KingRoot left some stuff behind that are messing things up too.

sorry to but in here
but can i root and block OTA on brand new stick?
can i get root if my stick is not already setup new out of the box?
or do i have to update from whatever fw it shipped with to the latest to get adb and unknown apps turned on?

gdroid666 said:
sorry to but in here
but can i root and block OTA on brand new stick?
can i get root if my stick is not already setup new out of the box?
or do i have to update from whatever fw it shipped with to the latest to get adb and unknown apps turned on?
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It depends what FW it comes with & if it comes with any FW update baked in. And if it comes with rootable FW. Then how fast can you turn ADB Debugging ON & run the "Block Update" commands.
All the best guides are found here: http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
Note: FTVS's = 1st-gen
The 1st-gen Fire TV can be rooted, using an app called KingRoot, if it is running software version 5.0.0 thru 5.0.5. Custom recovery and pre-rooted ROMs that are compatible with KingRoot rooted devices are currently in the works and will be released soon. Until those become available, it is recommended that you block software updates to ensure your Fire TV remains on a rootable software version and wait for custom recovery to be released. Once the pre-rooted ROMs and custom recovery are released, I will write a guide for rooting the Fire TV running 5.0.0 to 5.0.5 and update this page. It is important to block updates because Fire TV software version 5.0.5.1 and up block the KingRoot rooting method.
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This is what I would try:
I would connect the FTVS to a routers Wifi that does NOT have internet working (By unplugging the modems Cat5 cable that goes from the modem to the router). I would turn on the internet once I got to the login/register Amazon Account page. As soon as I got past the login/register Amazon Account page I would disabled the internet again (By unplugging the modems Cat5 cable that goes from the modem to the router) while keeping the internetless wifi still working. Then I would rush to turn on ADB Debugging while also checking the FW version it came on. Then on that same internetless router I would block updates thru ADB.
Using Method 2 of this guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Just tested unplugging my modem Cat5 cable from my router. Although I did get a nag saying Network Error. I was just able dismiss it & continue on to the Settings. So I believe it should work. The trick is to give it enough internet to get past the login screen but not enough to download the latest FW update. And then BLOCK THE UPDATES THRU ADB DEBUGGING OFFLINE but still thru your router.
Then you can continue to ROOT if that's what you want. But there are no PreRooted FW for 1st Gen devices at this time. But soon there will be.
NOTE: If the latest FW 5.0.5.1 is already baked in from factory then there is nothing that can be done. But I think is to soon for devices to start showing like that.

thanks but in episode 34 of AFTV new he specifically says he has a guide specifically for getting past the initial update on a brand new fire tv stick, but i can not find it on the website, it asks what device you are rooting then it asks what FW you have but i obviously can't see that , i need the instructions for blocking initial update so his start guide needs to be updated to include and option like new fire tv stick unknown FW black ck initial update
he says in episode 34 that you can link tot eh guide for blocking intitial update on a new device from the root start guide but i cant find it
NM i found the guide

gdroid666 said:
thanks but in episode 34 of AFTV new he specifically says he has a guide specifically for getting past the initial update on a brand new fire tv stick, but i can not find it on the website, it asks what device you are rooting then it asks what FW you have but i obviously can't see that , i need the instructions for blocking initial update so his start guide needs to be updated to include and option like new fire tv stick unknown FW black ck initial update
he says in episode 34 that you can link tot eh guide for blocking intitial update on a new device from the root start guide but i cant find it
NM i found the guide
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He linked it on the Eps. 34 notes:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-complete-the-fire-tv-initial-setup-without-updating/

Y314K said:
He linked it on the Eps. 34 notes:
thanks i already found it but here is one thing i do not understand
he says you can use open DNS to block the amazon update servers to prevent the initial update but is this not impossible?
how can you possibly do this? don't you have to get past the setup screen and initial update to access the setting menu on the fire tv stick?
so how could you configure it to use open DNS if you can't get into settings until after you update and set it up?
is there some other way of accessing settings menu without going through initial setup? would this not defeat the whole purpose? if i can get into settings i can turn on adb and block updates, or is there a way to make it use open DNS without getting into the settings menu, this does not even make sense
correct me if i'm wrong but wouldn't you already need to be past the initial setup to get into the settings menu to configure the fire tv stick to use open DNS in the 1st place?
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gdroid666 said:
thanks i already found it but here is one thing i do not understand
he says you can use open DNS to block the amazon update servers to prevent the initial update but is this not impossible?
how can you possibly do this? don't you have to get past the setup screen and initial update to access the setting menu on the fire tv stick?
so how could you configure it to use open DNS if you can't get into settings until after you update and set it up?
is there some other way of accessing settings menu without going through initial setup? would this not defeat the whoele purpose? if i can get into settings i can turn on adb and block updates, or is there a way to make it use open DNS without getting into the settings menu, this does not even make sense
correct me if i'm wrong but wouldn't you already need to be past the intial setup to get into the settings menu to configure the fire tv stick to use open DNS int he 1st place?
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That is why I wrote the instructions I wrote. It's much faster to only plug in the Cat5e cable for internet to the router just to get past the Amazon login/registration page then to change DNS settings on the device. Once you have unplugged the internet Ca5e cable from your router. Then you have all the time in the world to mess with settings (ADB Debbuging &/or DNS) on the device. You might even be able to Root the device OFFLine (Although I've never read someone do it this way).
Plugging & plugging the internet Cat5e cable will only take seconds to get past the login/register screen. We are hopping those seconds will not be enough time for the update to download.
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Hold on. Testing something out right now.
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@gdroid666
Blocking thru OpenDNS first should work fine. Since When you first boot your FTVS you will first be ask to connect to a Network before you are asked to login/register to an Amazon account. There should be an "Advanced" option when assigning your Wifi values. Which will let you input OpenDNS settings like in the 2nd Option of the following guide.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-manu...server-on-an-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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Make sure you follow the "Configure password protected Wireless Connection". But use the OpenDNS values: 208.67.222.222 and 208.67.220.220 . Make sure you have already created an OpenDNS account & registered your IP on that account. AKA follow the guides over a AFTVNews.com

Y314K said:
That is why I wrote the instructions I wrote. It's much faster to only plug in the Cat5e cable for internet to the router just to get past the Amazon login/registration page then to change DNS settings on the device. Once you have unplugged the internet Ca5e cable from your router. Then you have all the time in the world to mess with settings (ADB Debbuging &/or DNS) on the device. You might even be able to Root the device OFFLine (Although I've never read someone do it this way).
Plugging & plugging the internet Cat5e cable will only take seconds to get past the login/register screen. We are hopping those seconds will not be enough time for the update to download.
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yes i plan on doing that and also on blocking the update domains in my router too
i am just wondering why he would tell us to do something that is impossible to do
also i watched his video so if i do the unplug the cable bit then do i do it both times or just 1st time? there is 2 points where he says to kill the internet
nothing this guy says makes any god damn sense
1st thing he tells us to do is physically impossible the = watch his video
in his video he shows he already has a wifi connection setup and he lets it check for updates, then he does it again and says to kill the internet connection before it gets to the checking for updates step so which is it?let it go to check for updates or don;t let it go to check for updates? why does he do it twice?, i don't understand this **** at all ,
and people are reporting that blocking the updates in the router is not working so if i followed his guide i would be updated because he let it go to checking for updates and depended on router blocking which is reported as not reliable

gdroid666 said:
yes i plan on doing that and also on blocking the update domains in my router too
i am just wondering why he would tell us to do something that is impossible to do
also i watched his video so if i do the unplug the cable bit then do i do it both times or just 1st time? there is 2 points where he says to kill the internet
nothing this guy says makes any god damn sense
1st thing he tells us to do is physically impossible the = watch his video
in his video he shows he already has a wifi connection setup and he lets it check for updates, then he does it again and says to kill the internet connection before it gets to the checking for updates step so which is it?let it go to check for updates or don;t let it go to check for updates? why does he do it twice?, i don't understand this **** at all ,
and people are reporting that blocking the updates in the router is not working so if i followed his guide i would be updated because he let it go to checking for updates and depended on router blocking which is reported as not reliable
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I think your just misreading things. I base everything I do to my FTV(S)'s on AFTVNews.com guides. I just tweak things to fit my exact options. Elias knows what he is doing. And I completely trust him & his guides. There has been a bunch of changes the last week. But his guides have been updated & are still correct. I will try to explain the parts you are misreading. I always make sure I understand all the steps I am going to take before modding anything. Your doing what I would do. And that is to ask ?'s until I understand things. Will try to help you. Gonna refresh my recollection of his video walk-thru & will post back an explanation of the steps & my recommendations.

Y314K said:
I think your just misreading things. I base everything I do to my FTV(S)'s on AFTVNews.com guides. I just tweak things to fit my exact options. Elias knows what he is doing. And I completely trust him & his guides. There has been a bunch of changes the last week. But his guides have been updated & are still correct. I will try to explain the parts you are misreading. I always make sure I understand all the steps I am going to take before modding anything. Your doing what I would do. And that is to ask ?'s until I understand things. Will try to help you. Gonna refresh my recollection of his video walk-thru & will post back an explanation of the steps & my recommendations.
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yeah i'm sure he know what he is doing but his video on preventing initial update was not good
i am about to say F it and give up my router sucks and website blocking is not working , never but linksys/ cisco they ripped me off and their product is awful
i never used blocking before but it does not work this is just too complicated to do i give up
F it i will just return it and buy an android box
i know nothing about networking and i HATE having to mess with my router and settings i never do and now i get in there and do everything i read to do and it does not block anything i put in there
i never used open DNS before either and do not know which IP i am supposed to link it to, home IP what is that? IP v4 , IPv6 where do i even get that? cmd , ipconfig?
i really know nothing about networking or routers or DNS

@gdroid666
AFTVNews guides are made for multiple devices @ different steps of the process. This might confuse some. But reviewing & asking ?'s should help those few.
Make sure you understand step by step what you are doing before getting started.
Don't get fixated on the video or anything you don't understand right now. You will get thru it.
No ? is a dumb ?. Even if you have to ask it dozens of time until you get an answer you understand.
Try to be as specific as possible so nothing falls thru the cracks.
All the info below has been glean from AFTVNews.com guides.
Your specific ? was how to block updates & root a FTVS that is NIB (New In Box).
Blocking updates thru the router is not dependable anymore. Amazon started to use HTTPS which most routers can not block.
Blocking updates thru the OpenDNS method is the only option to block updates before an FTVS ever goes online.
After blocking the updates thru OpenDNS then you block the update thru ADB. And that should get you set until there is a ROM for FTVS's. You can choose to root now or to wait.
All this steps have guides. And they are very easy to follow. I can do a breakdown for you if you want.

ok trying to setup an open DNS account but this guide leaves out tons of stuff it is asking me all kinds of stuff like what kinds of device, i picked router , what router , i picked my brand linksys, my model is not listed now it wants me to go into the router and put in all kinds of settings, etc etc etc do i have to do all of this i have no idea what i am doing here

gdroid666 said:
ok trying to setup an open DNS account but this guide leaves out tons of stuff it is asking me all kinds of stuff like what kinds of device, i picked router , what router , i picked my brand linksys, my model is not listed now it wants me to go into the router and put in all kinds of settings, etc etc etc do i have to do all of this i have no idea what i am doing here
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http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/#router
Only follow the Method 4 Guide. You should be able to skip setting up your router info. And only setup the parts in the guide. And you shouldn't do any changes in your router. Actually setting up your router shouldn't be to difficult. And would give the best results. But IT IS NOT REQUIRED for the block to work. As long as your IP doesn't change constantly. And specially when your booting up the FTVS for the first time. Also finding your IP address is easy. You should be able to get it from https://dnsleaktest.com & from https://www.myip.ms & tons of other website. I only run on iPv4. So check to make sure what iPv your ISP runs on. And report back.

Y314K said:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/#router
Only follow the Method 4 Guide. You should be able to skip setting up your router info. And only setup the parts in the guide. And you shouldn't do any changes in your router. Also finding your IP address is easy. You should be able to get it from https://dnsleaktest.com & from https://www.myip.ms & tons of other website. I only run on iPv4. So check to make sure what iPv your ISP runs on. And report back.
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i don't know the guide is incomplete when i try and set up the account for open DNS the home one it says , it says i have to chose a device there are 4 options home router, computer workstations and laptops ,smart devices and servers
i chose home router (recommended)
then it asks what brand i pick my brand , linksys, then it asks what model , my model is not listed i pick generic configuration , then it says to go into router settings and enter these numbers/ addresses for static DNS 1 ,2, 3
i did that and saved the settings in my router then it says next test your new settings, but everytime i do it it just says failed and then loops me back to the pick device page again , one big loop i can not complete the open DNS registration setup , what do i do?

Deregister/Register AFTV2 and Root

I have recently bought a second FireTV2 and plan to root it this coming weekend. It’s been a while since I set up my last one but I presume on turning it on, one of the first screens will ask for/register my Amazon login details? After then I plan to root it using either with KingRoot (if I can get passed 5.0.5.1 update) or use A-to-A USB method (if it updates to 5.0.5.1).
However, once rooted, can anyone tell me if it is then possible to deregister my Amazon login and then register a another Amazon account should I decide to give it to my brother? Does deregister/register put the AFTV2 through full recovery and will it wipe root? (I’ve had a look on this XDA forum but can’t find the answer).
Thanks very much for any help

Leedsgreen said:
I have recently bought a second FireTV2 and plan to root it this coming weekend. It’s been a while since I set up my last one but I presume on turning it on, one of the first screens will ask for/register my Amazon login details? After then I plan to root it using either with KingRoot (if I can get passed 5.0.5.1 update) or use A-to-A USB method (if it updates to 5.0.5.1).
However, once rooted, can anyone tell me if it is then possible to deregister my Amazon login and then register a another Amazon account should I decide to give it to my brother? Does deregister/register put the AFTV2 through full recovery and will it wipe root? (I’ve had a look on this XDA forum but can’t find the answer).
Thanks very much for any help
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If you already own a A-to-A cable. I would use the RBox A-to-A USB rooting method regardless of the FireOS 5 FW version. KingRoot installs more things then its needed for Root. So I would only use KingRoot as a last resort.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2/
Registering/Deregistering works the same whether rooted or not. Deregistering will not wipe your device although it might change what Amazon apps show up. Since the Amazon Apps loaded on one account can be different on another account. If the prior account & new account both have the same bought apps in their cloud. You shouldn't see a difference. But if the new account does not have for example the Amazon ES File Explorer App. Then your ES File Explorer icon will disappear until you add/buy it to that account. Unless it's a sideloaded apk. Those will not change between Amazon accounts. One odd thing I have notice is that a device will keep the zip code & time zone even with changing Amazon accounts. But it might just be it's pulling that info from the cloud. Minor bug.
Doing a factory reset will not get rid of Root. But it will get rid of any update blocks/other blocks done thru ADB. Those will have to be redone. Also the same zip code & time zone bug applies even when you do a factory reset. The only thing that will get rid of Root is flashing stock FW to the FTV. Either manually or thru a Amazon Update. So doing the ADB Amazon Update block is a must.

Thanks very much for the detailed reply Hi Y314K, which is just what I was after. That is all really useful info to know. I have recently bought an A-to-A USB cable (as well as micro SD) so will use that method to root. Thanks again.

Firetv2: need help unblocking updates, unrooting, etc

Hi guys. I have a FireTV 4k box. The 2nd gen one.
When I bought it way back upon release a few years ago, I rooted it, used it for a bit, and put it in a box. Just recently I took it back out and started using it again.
Whatever method I used to root it etc is unknown, as it was afew years ago, and I can't find anything similar anywhere online. At the time, downloader wasn't a thing, and you had to adb in and sideload apps.
I am currently on 5.2.6.3
The box won't update at all.
I adb' into the box, and found SU doesn't work. I was able to get temp root via mtk-su and successfully ran the pm unhide com.amazon.device.software.ota and pm enable com.amazon.device.software.ota commands.
The firetv will now at least SEARCH for updates (where it wouldn't before) but doesn't find any to install.
The manage_recovery command to check status won't run. Says manage_recovery not found.
I'm not sure what to do next.
I just want it back to completely stock.
I'm having issues with apps working, but upon restart of the firetv the somehow get transferred to a non-existent sd card and will no longer run.
Netflix in particular.
Can you guys give any guidance here?

zx7ninja said:
Hi guys. I have a FireTV 4k box. The 2nd gen one.
When I bought it way back upon release a few years ago, I rooted it, used it for a bit, and put it in a box. Just recently I took it back out and started using it again.
Whatever method I used to root it etc is unknown, as it was afew years ago, and I can't find anything similar anywhere online. At the time, downloader wasn't a thing, and you had to adb in and sideload apps.
I am currently on 5.2.6.3
The box won't update at all.
I adb' into the box, and found SU doesn't work. I was able to get temp root via mtk-su and successfully ran the pm unhide com.amazon.device.software.ota and pm enable com.amazon.device.software.ota commands.
The firetv will now at least SEARCH for updates (where it wouldn't before) but doesn't find any to install.
The manage_recovery command to check status won't run. Says manage_recovery not found.
I'm not sure what to do next.
I just want it back to completely stock.
I'm having issues with apps working, but upon restart of the firetv the somehow get transferred to a non-existent sd card and will no longer run.
Netflix in particular.
Can you guys give any guidance here?
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I know you wish to go back to stock but perhaps you may wish to use the new and improved root (Magisk or Supersu) and upgrade your box that way.
The Sloane 2nd generation Firetv Box can now be fully unlocked. This will allow you to upgrade your box to a more recent firmware.
A simple step by step guide can be found here :
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] FireTV 2 (sloane)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 2nd gen Fire TV (sloane) Current relase: amonet-sloane-v1.1 NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device if you're already rooted or you have TWRP. NOTE: If something goes...
forum.xda-developers.com
Hope this helps
Regards

That is a good idea, and may work. I'll give it a shot and see what happens, thanks!
Hopefully it fixes whatever bug is causing apps to flag as installed on a non-existent SD card and no longer run.
All I'm looking for, really.

zx7ninja said:
That is a good idea, and may work. I'll give it a shot and see what happens, thanks!
Hopefully it fixes whatever bug is causing apps to flag as installed on a non-existent SD card and no longer run.
All I'm looking for, really.
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Yeah it's just really old firmware tbh so the cert.zip and/or the ota update apks are probably deprecated.
Goto unlock root twrp unbrick Sloane thread here :
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] FireTV 2 (sloane)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 2nd gen Fire TV (sloane) Current relase: amonet-sloane-v1.1 NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device if you're already rooted or you have TWRP. NOTE: If something goes...
forum.xda-developers.com
Just have a read through the OP on page one and familiarise yourself. Follow it to the letter and you'll be able to update your box no problem.
If you need any help just ask and someone will be around to help you out if need be.
Regards

Is there an advantage of doing this over the pre-rooted rooms flashed in TWRP? I have a rooted fire TV v2 that I have done periodic updates on but it seems like it always has another update to do. Updates are blocked but it pops a message randomly saying there is and update giving 60 seconds to respond or it reboots trying to update. Would this method of root/updates be easier or more up to date?

ottoguy said:
Is there an advantage of doing this over the pre-rooted rooms flashed in TWRP? I have a rooted fire TV v2 that I have done periodic updates on but it seems like it always has another update to do. Updates are blocked but it pops a message randomly saying there is and update giving 60 seconds to respond or it reboots trying to update. Would this method of root/updates be easier or more up to date?
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Definitely unlock Sloane with this new method.
IMO you have FULL control over the box. Also you have more easier management of your root access (Magisk Manager)
OTA can be handled easily either by adb command or use an app such as luckypatcher to disable/enable ota onscreen.
I would recommend this unlock to anyone wanting a more upto date root and fireos.