A coworker gave me a rooted (towelroot) fire TV sw version 51.1.0.1_user_510055620. After I hooked it up to my WiFi and registered it with my account there's no apps on it and it won't allow me to download Netflix. What is my next step? How do I get this thing up and running?
PrO... said:
A coworker gave me a rooted (towelroot) fire TV sw version 51.1.0.1_user_510055620. After I hooked it up to my WiFi and registered it with my account there's no apps on it and it won't allow me to download Netflix. What is my next step? How do I get this thing up and running?
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Do you know if CWM is installed? Im thinking the netflix available on Amazon is incompatible with your old firmware.
Basically, i youre going to want to update to one of rbox's prerooted firmware versions. Its not hard but you do need to follow the guides carefully. Best bet is to go to aftvnews. He breaks it down really well.
I'm not sure. How do I check? I also need to update the xbmc to kodi (I've started to search!)
So far I've only been able to unlock the bootloader but I can't push the recovery.img for some reason. I hope there's an easier way by now. Lol
PrO... said:
So far I've only been able to unlock the bootloader but I can't push the recovery.img for some reason. I hope there's an easier way by now. Lol
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just follow this guide up to the point of your existing software and then update to the latest custom rom by rbox.
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
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Hey there,
just got my Fire TV today (German Edition) and I would like to know if I have anything to do before I set it up...I want to root it later when it is possible.
So should I avoid any updates or something like that?
0x001 said:
Hey there,
just got my Fire TV today (German Edition) and I would like to know if I have anything to do before I set it up...I want to root it later when it is possible.
So should I avoid any updates or something like that?
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I just made a firetv for a friend yesterday but I'm in the US so not sure if its the same but this is what i did.
I started the firetv and got the update. it auto updated first to an old rootable firmware. and said there is a new update.
I installed towelroot and rooted it and disabled the updates.
then follow the instructions here to get the latest firmware that is rootable. worked perfectly for me.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-custom-recovery-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-a-custom-rom-image-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
0x001 said:
Hey there,
just got my Fire TV today (German Edition) and I would like to know if I have anything to do before I set it up...I want to root it later when it is possible.
So should I avoid any updates or something like that?
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The German version comes with 51.1.3.0 which is currently not rootable. So the best you can do is block updates (there are tons of threads here on how to do it with DNS and whatnot) and hope a bug is found in the version you currently have.
Hi,
im having an Amazon Fire TV imported here to the UK, mainly for XBMC but i want to know how i can access all USA services with it.
Do you have to login with an amazon account? I have a UK amazon so not sure that will work.
Also im guessing i will need to use a VPN or someway to spoof my IP to USA.
Anyone got any info on this?
Thanks
DEREKTROTTER said:
Hi,
im having an Amazon Fire TV imported here to the UK, mainly for XBMC but i want to know how i can access all USA services with it.
Do you have to login with an amazon account? I have a UK amazon so not sure that will work.
Also im guessing i will need to use a VPN or someway to spoof my IP to USA.
Anyone got any info on this?
Thanks
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The Fire TV will need to be updated to at least version 51.1.3.0_user_513011520 for your Amazon.co.uk account to work with it. If you want to keep root then you will need to install ClockworkMod and pre-rooted version of the latest Fire TV software. This guide will help you with that:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-upda...tv-to-the-latest-version-without-losing-root/
If you want to install US geographically restricted apps, then follow this guide:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-geographically-restricted-apps-from-amazon/
If you want to watch US restricted content, like NetFlix, then follow this guide:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-bypass-geographic-content-restrictions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
AFTVnews.com said:
The Fire TV will need to be updated to at least version 51.1.3.0_user_513011520 for your Amazon.co.uk account to work with it. If you want to keep root then you will need to install ClockworkMod and pre-rooted version of the latest Fire TV software. This guide will help you with that:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-upda...tv-to-the-latest-version-without-losing-root/
If you want to install US geographically restricted apps, then follow this guide:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-geographically-restricted-apps-from-amazon/
If you want to watch US restricted content, like NetFlix, then follow this guide:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-bypass-geographic-content-restrictions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
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much appreciated
the item description says this:
The current version is the last rootable version for amazon fire - the version number is 51.1.0.11_user_510055620. If you do purchase this item.
DO NOT UPDATE THE ITEM.
so it looks like i will be making use of your guide once it arrives
version looks good for CWM @AFTVnews.com so can i just start from step 5 in your CWM guide?
DEREKTROTTER said:
much appreciated
the item description says this:
The current version is the last rootable version for amazon fire - the version number is 51.1.0.11_user_510055620. If you do purchase this item.
DO NOT UPDATE THE ITEM.
so it looks like i will be making use of your guide once it arrives
version looks good for CWM @AFTVnews.com so can i just start from step 5 in your CWM guide?
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Yup, if it really is running 51.1.0.1_user_510055620 you can skip to step 5.
AFTVnews.com said:
Yup, if it really is running 51.1.0.1_user_510055620 you can skip to step 5.
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awesome
and after installing the latest version pre-rooted, i still have access to CWM to downgrade again if needed ?
Someone commented on your site that they lost access but im guessing they did it wrong
DEREKTROTTER said:
awesome
and after installing the latest version pre-rooted, i still have access to CWM to downgrade again if needed ?
Someone commented on your site that they lost access but im guessing they did it wrong
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Correct. Once you have CWM recovery installed, you're open to downgrade or upgrade to any version. The only thing to keep in mind is that if you want to downgrade to something other than one of rbox's pre-rooted versions, you will have to revert the Fire TV back to using the stock recovery. That guide is here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-revert-an-amazon-fire-tv-back-to-stock-recovery-and-stock-software/
oh i think i will wait to see if rbox can pre-root the UK rom, i think i would be better using that as i have UK amazon with prime.
Hi all,
I'd previously rooted, installed recovery, etc on my FireTV version 1. Everything was working great, and I thought I'd disabled updates. I turned it on recently and It somehow lost root. Everything is still installed, but can't open SuperSU, towelroot says the device isn't supported. Still says that Xposed is installed with the framework though.
The system says I'm now on 51.1.4.1_user_514013920 for some reason. Checking for system update still gives an error. What went wrong, and is there any way to fix it?
@AFTVNews, I'm mainly looking at you
Does anyone know?
If you disabled updates its probably the fact that the fire tv has updated its self, im afraid thats why su (root) isnt working & your device isn't supported because your firmware has upgraded. You have no way to root at the moment in time unless a os5 root for AFTV gen1 is created sometime in the near future? It is possible because Rbox is making a Os5 root for Gen 1.... But i think you need root already for that? My advice would be if you still want root, get a AFTV 2 while root is still possible & root/block updates & wait for the new recovery & rom being developed by Rbox which fingers crossed should be very near to be released. I still cant get over why you would want to unblock updates for when you had root & exposed framework? oh well whats done is done now.
If this helps press that thanks button
If he install clockword mod and if he can still get into it, couldn't he flash the latest rom and get root back?
That's very confusing?
Disabling updates should've been the first thing you did after rooting (presumably a long time ago if you have gen 1.)
Disabling updates, successfully or not, shouldn't've caused you to lose root. If you have CWM, your aftv should not be able to receive a stock update. Of course towel root won't work because your firmware is based on stock software that is not rootable. Are you certain you did nothing else other than disable updates?
I'm basing all of this off the assumption you have CWM. If so then just push the same firmware you currently have installed to /sdcard and flash it again. Install busybox and I'd think you'd be ok. You probably already know this but aftvnews has all rbox's prerooted roms.
Maybe you only disabled ota on your router? Have you taken it anywhere else? Or got a new router?
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Yes, I disabled updates when I first rooted. I did this on the firetv, not my router. I followed @aftvnews guide to do it, and it worked perfectly. I'm not looking to get another device, but to restore this one. I still have cwm, busybox, supersu all installed (I think I still have cwm, don't remember how to boot to it). I still don't believe you can just flash a rooted rom over top...
ldeveraux said:
Yes, I disabled updates when I first rooted. I did this on the firetv, not my router. I followed @aftvnews guide to do it, and it worked perfectly. I'm not looking to get another device, but to restore this one. I still have cwm, busybox, supersu all installed (I think I still have cwm, don't remember how to boot to it). I still don't believe you can just flash a rooted rom over top...
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If the firmware has gone to an updated latest unrootable firmware I'm sure what ever you flash onto it will brick your device even if you do have cwm?
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If the firmware has gone to an updated latest unrootable firmware I'm sure what ever you flash onto it will brick your device even if you do have cwm?
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Yeah that's what I assumed. I thought it might be too far gone. Was hoping AFTVnews might see this and offer advice.
ldeveraux said:
Yeah that's what I assumed. I thought it might be too far gone. Was hoping AFTVnews might see this and offer advice.
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You're not understanding. First, the firmware you have MUST have boot menu installed. Therefore you can choose to boot recovery from there. OR connect adb and reboot recovery. Adbfire simplifies this...
You should be fine to flash a prerooted rom and it should fix whatever got messed up.
Again, theres NO way youre running stock because im fairly certain rbox's recovery wont allow the installation. Theres an issue with you su no doubt but im thinking youre still rooted.
Sorry I missed this thread until now. Do you know what version pre-rooted ROM you had installed last? You say it's on 51.1.4.1, but are you positive that is not the version it was always on? If by some strange way it did install a stock update, there's no way it would have updated to 51.1.4.1 since Amazon is pushing 51.1.6.3 to all devices now. Just because you can't open SuperSU doesn't mean you lost root. What happens when you connect via ADB and enter the "su" command? Is your bootloader unlocked? Here's how to check.
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Sorry I missed this thread until now. Do you know what version pre-rooted ROM you had installed last? You say it's on 51.1.4.1, but are you positive that is not the version it was always on? If by some strange way it did install a stock update, there's no way it would have updated to 51.1.4.1 since Amazon is pushing 51.1.6.3 to all devices now. Just because you can't open SuperSU doesn't mean you lost root. What happens when you connect via ADB and enter the "su" command? Is your bootloader unlocked? Here's how to check.
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Huh, looks like everything is still good. I ADB in and "su" still shows [email protected] I guess I still have root and unlocked bootloader. I disabled automatic updates again just in case, it says "Package com.android.dcp new state: disabled". I feel like I should update the the ROM though as my install is feeling a bit awkward. Is there a guide on AFTVnews?
EDIT: I just checked and I don't have RBOX's Boot Menu installed. Does that mean I should downgrade to 51.1.4.0, install the boot menu, then upgrade the ROM in that order?
ldeveraux said:
Huh, looks like everything is still good. I ADB in and "su" still shows [email protected] I guess I still have root and unlocked bootloader. I disabled automatic updates again just in case, it says "Package com.android.dcp new state: disabled". I feel like I should update the the ROM though as my install is feeling a bit awkward. Is there a guide on AFTVnews?
EDIT: I just checked and I don't have RBOX's Boot Menu installed. Does that mean I should downgrade to 51.1.4.0, install the boot menu, then upgrade the ROM in that order?
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Yes, install 51.1.4.0, then install the boot menu, then install 51.1.6.3
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Yes, install 51.1.4.0, then install the boot menu, then install 51.1.6.3
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Hey cool everything works.
Only issue right now is the google play store. I installed it as in your guide, but it keeps updating and won't work at all on version 6.0.5. I saw this user UnderXP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/how-to-disable-google-play-store-auto-t3135642/page2) who used XPrivacy to stop the storee/services from auto updating. I've had no luck at it.
What do you recommend?
ldeveraux said:
Hey cool everything works.
Only issue right now is the google play store. I installed it as in your guide, but it keeps updating and won't work at all on version 6.0.5. I saw this user UnderXP (http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/how-to-disable-google-play-store-auto-t3135642/page2) who used XPrivacy to stop the storee/services from auto updating. I've had no luck at it.
What do you recommend?
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I haven't looked into the Google Play Store in a while. I plan to update my guide once Fire OS 5 is released to older devices, since any changes I make now likely won't work after the update.
Install TWRP and flash an older rooted image or is there something HW wise on these newer devices that prevents this? I am unsure what version of the OS this came w/ but I did just get it last week. Is there any recovery or way to image my current system in case I brick this thing before flashing TWRP?
I've been reading rooting methods and I'm reading that the requirement "was" A Fire TV 2 running stock software version 5.0.5.1 or older but I'm unsure if this is an obsolete post at this point.
Thanks much, Dave
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Install TWRP and flash an older rooted image or is there something HW wise on these newer devices that prevents this? I am unsure what version of the OS this came w/ but I did just get it last week. Is there any recovery or way to image my current system in case I brick this thing before flashing TWRP?
I've been reading rooting methods and I'm reading that the requirement "was" A Fire TV 2 running stock software version 5.0.5.1 or older but I'm unsure if this is an obsolete post at this point.
Thanks much, Dave
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Sadly no the current version is not rootable.
Here is a guide to everything about root on a Fire TV.
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
Yeah that is what I saw, wasn't sure it was still current. And from what I've read there really is no way to stop OS updates aside from somehow intercepting packets at the router right?
TT_Vert said:
Yeah that is what I saw, wasn't sure it was still current. And from what I've read there really is no way to stop OS updates aside from somehow intercepting packets at the router right?
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There is a way to block them...
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
I think in your case it will be Method 2. Elias over at AFTVNews.com keeps the Start Guide Updated. It's the go to site for guides & latest info.
Doesn't seem like this is an option as i'm on 5.2.4.1 "This method requires Fire OS 5.0.0 thru 5.0.5.1 to be installed on your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick to work. "
For now I just blocked those URLS on my router we'll see if that helps. Hopefully they don't change where the updates come from.
Dave
TT_Vert said:
Doesn't seem like this is an option as i'm on 5.2.4.1 "This method requires Fire OS 5.0.0 thru 5.0.5.1 to be installed on your Fire TV or Fire TV Stick to work. "
For now I just blocked those URLS on my router we'll see if that helps. Hopefully they don't change where the updates come from.
Dave
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Method 2 is a better solution. Blocking updates thru router can sometimes block other Amazon content. And you can never really have a full list of all the possible IP's. If you can solder, there might be a hardware option for your device. Not sure.
Yes I can solder but I'm not going to break it open to root it. Method two is for people who are on an older version as I quoted before.
Dave
TT_Vert said:
Yes I can solder but I'm not going to break it open to root it. Method two is for people who are on an older version as I quoted before.
Dave
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Try it. That part about the FW range might be outdated. You won't mess anything up by testing that command. Since if something change it won't find the file it is trying to hide or the hide command will be off. I don't have any unrooted devices here to test it for you. But my best guess is that it still works.
The Router/OpenDNS method of blocking things might block more then just the updates. And the list fluctuates, so it's not 100% proof. So it's good to stay away if possible.
So I rooted my Fire TV when it first came out. Later I gave the device to my sister so we could have Playstation Vue in multiple rooms in the house. Since then it looks like the device was updated to 5.2.1.1 and I lost root. Now my Vue app wont open and I figure it's because I need to update the OS version.
From what I understand, I can't root it again with that OS version. Instead, how do I safely update the box? I blocked automatic updates and completely forgot how. I've read that factory reset is a bad idea, so I don't plan on doing that.
Was the bootloader fully unlocked? TWRP should still be on there, yes?
Sizzlechest said:
Was the bootloader fully unlocked? TWRP should still be on there, yes?
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I can't really remember about the bootloader since it's been so long. I do still have TWRP installed.
Also, I did find my old files that I believe I used back then, and I have a aftv-full-unlock. So, my bootloader was probably fully unlocked?
If you have TWRP installed, flash the latest zip from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/prerooted-stock-images-t2882337