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ive had fire tv since day 1 already have xbmc. why do i need to root?

What can i do with root that i cant do already?
Here is some of my wish lists:
1. Bring XBMC to the main page without going to settings.
2. Use a external drive in the back

Both are possible with root, as is making xbmc your default launcher.
XBMC on the main screen can also be done via 'sacrificial app' and Lama, and I have read that you can have xbmc as default launcher via careful use of Lama, but for me it was simpler to install Xposed, install the fire tv module, and install the xbmc that's patched to present itself as a launcher.
Xposed and mounting the external drive for apps to see both require root, afaik.

jateshk said:
What can i do with root that i cant do already?
Here is some of my wish lists:
1. Bring XBMC to the main page without going to settings.
2. Use a external drive in the back
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1. [LAUNCHER] XBMC for Fire TV (Root): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2790392
2. StickMount: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792932
You will obviously need to root (http://www.firetvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv/#more-632) the KFTV before adding the XBMC launcher and external USB drive.

jateshk said:
What can i do with root that i cant do already?
Here is some of my wish lists:
1. Bring XBMC to the main page without going to settings.
2. Use a external drive in the back
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1. doesn't require root - explained in Wiki "Launch XBMC from an Existing App on the FTV Home Screen"
2. requires root

Can I still root the absolute latest version of FireTV (i'm getting a new one for my birthday next week)? What are the best instructions to do so?

As of right now yes you can root the latest Fire TV with the Towel Root apk.

[Q] Copy one FTV to Another, possible?

I was wondering if it is possible to Copy over my flash drive from one FireTV to another one. I am buying 2 more for my house, have my first one set up perfectly with all the side loaded apps, XBMC and all of its settings. For XBMC I do have XBMC Backup - it doesn't remember a few things when I use the backup but it gets it mostly right. But loading all of this took me 1-2 hours.
Just wondering if there is an easier way to get my setup onto the other 2 new boxes.

Might be possible to do what you're trying to do with Titanium Backup, I know it runs on the FTV but I haven't used it for backing anything up yet.

Joemilwaukee said:
I was wondering if it is possible to Copy over my flash drive from one FireTV to another one. I am buying 2 more for my house, have my first one set up perfectly with all the side loaded apps, XBMC and all of its settings. For XBMC I do have XBMC Backup - it doesn't remember a few things when I use the backup but it gets it mostly right. But loading all of this took me 1-2 hours.
Just wondering if there is an easier way to get my setup onto the other 2 new boxes.
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1.) Download and sideload SSH Daemon http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=web.oss.sshsftpDaemon on your configured amazon fire tv box
2.) run ftp client and connect to fire tv, using IP
3.) navigate in the android folder and copy the xbmc folder (SPMC com.semperpax.spmc, XBMC org.xbmc.xbmc) to your computer
4.) sideload SSH daemon on the new fire tv, install the same xbmc or spmc version that is one your first amazon fire tv
5.) use ftp client to connect to the new fire tv box and copy the folder from step 3 into the android folder of the new box.

mejdam said:
1.) Download and sideload SSH Daemon http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=web.oss.sshsftpDaemon on your configured amazon fire tv box
2.) run ftp client and connect to fire tv, using IP
3.) navigate in the android folder and copy the xbmc folder (SPMC com.semperpax.spmc, XBMC org.xbmc.xbmc) to your computer
4.) sideload SSH daemon on the new fire tv, install the same xbmc or spmc version that is one your first amazon fire tv
5.) use ftp client to connect to the new fire tv box and copy the folder from step 3 into the android folder of the new box.
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He wants to backup everything, that could be slow as hell to do over again for every app he has. There are also much easier ways to backup XBMC settings. Titanium Backup should be able to let him backup/restore all his apps and their respective settings at one time.

0xi said:
He wants to backup everything, that could be slow as hell to do over again for every app he has. There are also much easier ways to backup XBMC settings. Titanium Backup should be able to let him backup/restore all his apps and their respective settings at one time.
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Thank you! I will try Titanium Backup and let you know how it goes. Thanks for responding!

Hi - did you manage to do this with titanium?
I'm looking at doing this myself also. I've got one FTV set up exactly how did like it and want to copy apk's and all xbmc settings in one.

Backup

Hello, its possible backup xbmc pc plugins and all to pass to me amazon fire tv xbmc??
If its possible please share me the steps to do..
Thanks

ryu05 said:
Hello, its possible backup xbmc pc plugins and all to pass to me amazon fire tv xbmc??
If its possible please share me the steps to do..
Thanks
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Sure you can...
on your XBMC/KODI pc goto System - settings - add ons -get add ons - Kodi add-on repo - programsAdd-ons and get Backup.
Once you've done that, Open BackUp and configure the path where you want to save your backup. Usually a folder in ur pc where you can be able to access it from Amazon Firetv within your network.
while you are on the BackUp Add-on configuration section.. make sure you go to FileSelection and tick all the options except for the Custom ones and hit ok,
Then Open Backup Add-on and make a backup of your current XBMC/KODI.
You have to install the same BackUp Add-on into you Amazon Firetv configure the path where you saved the file of your backup on your pc and hit saved. Then go back to it and open it up and hit restore from backup.. will show usually some numbers which are the date and time of the latest backup. And there you have it. All the add ons and all from your XBMC/Kodi into your AFTV.
I hope it was clear enough to understand.
Good luck!

Thanks so much..
I have other question, if i cant root me fire tv because i have the last version installed, how i can install app, like google chrome, youtube and some games????
Thanks

ryu05 said:
Thanks so much..
I have other question, if i cant root me fire tv because i have the last version installed, how i can install app, like google chrome, youtube and some games????
Thanks
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You need to sideload apps (apk files) using adb or utilize an app like adbfire.

Ok, the only way to install google play store its with amazon rooted?
Thanks

ryu05 said:
Ok, the only way to install google play store its with amazon rooted?
Thanks
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Correct.

dont exist one like aptoide to install and downloads the app directly?

ryu05 said:
dont exist one like aptoide to install and downloads the app directly?
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you can install aptiode apk without root

If I uninstall TVMC and install KODI can I restore all addons and repos?

Right now I have TVMC on my fire tv. I would like to install KODI on it instead of the configured TVMC
Can I just backup my addons/settings/ uninstall TVMC, install kodi then restore my addons and every thing so that I will have everything I had before even the repos?
Also what are the advantages of kodi vs TVMC?

cpugeeker said:
Right now I have TVMC on my fire tv. I would like to install KODI on it instead of the configured TVMC
Can I just backup my addons/settings/ uninstall TVMC, install kodi then restore my addons and every thing so that I will have everything I had before even the repos?
Also what are the advantages of kodi vs TVMC?
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Yes. Download the backup addon. Backup -> uninstall TVMC -> install Kodi -> reinstall the backup addon -> restore.

I always do it the easy way, copy the addons folder and the userdata folder to a different directory. Uninstall, then install another build, open once, then overwrite the addons and userdata folders with the ones I copied from the last build. Also, I highly recommend SPMC on the Fire TV, cause its the only variant of Kodi that I can find to play all streams smoothly. I kept getting streams that were buggy/jittery and never played smooth, so I decided to try SPMC and have not had one problem since. The difference in playing streams was instantly noticable from using Kodi to using SPMC.

porkenhimer said:
I always do it the easy way, copy the addons folder and the userdata folder to a different directory. Uninstall, then install another build, open once, then overwrite the addons and userdata folders with the ones I copied from the last build. Also, I highly recommend SPMC on the Fire TV, cause its the only variant of Kodi that I can find to play all streams smoothly. I kept getting streams that were buggy/jittery and never played smooth, so I decided to try SPMC and have not had one problem since. The difference in playing streams was instantly noticable from using Kodi to using SPMC.
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Thaanks trying SPMC now

Fire TV Stick Restore

I installed kodi on my PC and made a custom build and now is it possible to do a restore to my firetv stick? I want all the wallpapers, sources, addons, repositories, etc to be included. I tried to use google drive with the BACKUP addon on the firetv stick but with mulitple installed of es explorer on the firetv stick I could see the courser when i tried to select in the program. Is it possible, any ideas or methods????

polly83 said:
I installed kodi on my PC and made a custom build and now is it possible to do a restore to my firetv stick? I want all the wallpapers, sources, addons, repositories, etc to be included. I tried to use google drive with the BACKUP addon on the firetv stick but with mulitple installed of es explorer on the firetv stick I could see the courser when i tried to select in the program. Is it possible, any ideas or methods????
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Download the Xfinity repo source (Google it), then install the Sdcard Usb wizard, make a default location for your backup then launch the addon, pick full backup, & if you send the backup to your stick then follow the instructions again, now push the backgrounds, you now have it working on your stick. Now download the Community Portal source (Google it), go into settings/maintenance & select "Turn to Special", now press that thanks button on Xda
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after you install if it don't work properly first time do reinstall the full backup again cause sometimes it takes 2 try )

Great thanks!!! I will try it later today.