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New FireOS 4.6.4 Only for AT&T Fire Phones. Newer than 4.6.3 for Unlocked Fire Phone

New FireOS 4.6.4 Only for AT&T Fire Phones. Newer than 4.6.3 for Unlocked Fire Phone
I thought that you would like to know that apparently there is a newer FireOS v4.6.4, but only for the AT&T Fire Phone!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
Curiously this AT&T Firmware is newer than the v4.6.3, that we all have received last week on our Unlocked-GSM Fire Phones.
Fire OS 4.6.4 computer:Fire phone (AT&T):
http://fire-phone-updates.s3.amazon...update-fire-phone-32.4.6.4_user_464000220.bin
Does anyone here knows what's new in this latest FireOS 4.6.4 Firmware update?

I let it inadvertently install. There' s nothing new I can see. I'm sure it must have patched stagefright. I'm trying to figure out it its safe to downgrade via ADB sideload of .6.1 so I can install safestrap.

Anybody figure out which combination of Google Services/Play work with this new 4.6.4? It killed what I had working...
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hijax2001 said:
Anybody figure out which combination of Google Services/Play work with this new 4.6.4? It killed what I had working...
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I downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap and google is working great!
If you can use safestrap I can point you to the file.

7.0.99
hijax2001 said:
Anybody figure out which combination of Google Services/Play work with this new 4.6.4? It killed what I had working...
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Try to install google play service 7.0.99 for 4.6.4

junisir said:
Try to install google play service 7.0.99 for 4.6.4
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Thanks bro its working.... !!!! :good::laugh: cheers

Where can I find the files?
arunhtc said:
Thanks bro its working.... !!!! :good::laugh: cheers
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Could you point me to the files I need to sideload to get play store working?

arunhtc said:
Thanks bro its working.... !!!! :good::laugh: cheers
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Nah , its not working , the Google play store installs and starts but it will updated the Google services and then everything goes to crap.

I just got my Fire Phone today and it automatically updated to 4.6.4. I was getting a connection error so I uninstalled everything and reinstalled using 7.0.99 and I got it to work. I would try that

ishmoo21 said:
I just got my Fire Phone today and it automatically updated to 4.6.4. I was getting a connection error so I uninstalled everything and reinstalled using 7.0.99 and I got it to work. I would try that
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So you install only the Play Store from older version or all the supporting apk's ?

Holgunero said:
Nah , its not working , the Google play store installs and starts but it will updated the Google services and then everything goes to crap.
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There doesn't seem to be a way to disable Google Play Services from automatically updating without rooting your fire phone.
Did the 7.0.99 install for my fire phone with the 4.6.4 update. Now, at least once a day, I have to uninstall Google Play Services because it keeps automatically updating, then reinstall with version 7.0.99, as well as force-close Google Play Store in the process. To make things more annoying, Google Play Services doesn't give you the option to disable updates so easily.
Has anyone found a workaround to this, preferably without having to root your fire phone?

RollingHaro said:
There doesn't seem to be a way to disable Google Play Services from automatically updating without rooting your fire phone.
Did the 7.0.99 install for my fire phone with the 4.6.4 update. Now, at least once a day, I have to uninstall Google Play Services because it keeps automatically updating, then reinstall with version 7.0.99, as well as force-close Google Play Store in the process. To make things more annoying, Google Play Services doesn't give you the option to disable updates so easily.
Has anyone found a workaround to this, preferably without having to root your fire phone?
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You need to downgrade to 4.6.3. After that the Play Service update works after auto updating.

distearth said:
You need to downgrade to 4.6.3. After that the Play Service update works after auto updating.
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Hey guys, total Noob here and i just got my phone yesterday. I've been searching all over and i can't figure out how to downgrade to 4.6.3? tried factory reset but it didnt work.

I finally got the Play store to work after Play services updated to 7.8.99. Before I was uninstalling play store only every time I wanted to download a new app. It's been 24 hours plus and still working. Yes I have Fire OS on unlocked ATT 4.6.4

wiseguywood said:
I finally got the Play store to work after Play services updated to 7.8.99. Before I was uninstalling play store only every time I wanted to download a new app. It's been 24 hours plus and still working. Yes I have Fire OS on unlocked ATT 4.6.4
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Is it still working for you?
So is having os 4.6.4 ok to have for google play side loading or should I downgrade to 4.6.3? And what's the best way to downgrade I can't find anything?

When you guys talk about google apps, will google maps and navigation work too? (on att branded fire phone). Can one of you pl check?

Yes, they work.

Play Store is acting fruity again, I've had to reload it a couple of times since I last posted. I can't say I've had any luck getting Google Maps to work (yet), but the stock maps works enough for me. I did get WAZE to run on it though.

distearth said:
I downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap and google is working great!
If you can use safestrap I can point you to the file.
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Can you please let me know the steps how you downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap?

mudassarnp said:
Can you please let me know the steps how you downgraded to 4.6.3 using safestrap?
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Flash this file with SafeStrap https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347783512
That's 4.6.3
Use the formula from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/rom-cm-11-20150706-unofficial-t3151443, to flash CM11 but replace CM11 zip with the one in the link above.
I think this is correct.
Can someone else confirm? I'm new to this as well.
If it works, please thank me.
If it doesn't. Not my fault...
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distearth said:
Flash this file with SafeStrap https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347783512
That's 4.6.3
Use the formula from here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-phone/development/rom-cm-11-20150706-unofficial-t3151443, to flash CM11 but replace CM11 zip with the one in the link above.
I think this is correct.
Can someone else confirm? I'm new to this as well.
If it works, please thank me.
If it doesn't. Not my fault...
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Also, install xposed framework and HDXposed to prevent update. Mine stayed on 4.6.3 without it but I added it just in case.

[Q] Play Store FTV2 ?

Is it possible to install the Google Play Store on a rooted Fire TV 2?

Not at this moment, the rooting process is still in development. Since they did get root on the device i am sure that people will find how to get Google Play Services installed. Sit back and enjoy the ride while the devs work their magic.

Just got mine rooted today. Is Google Play Services working on the FTV2 now?

sneezing_corgi said:
Just got mine rooted today. Is Google Play Services working on the FTV2 now?
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I was able to successfully install gapps on the FTV2 and I did launch the play store, didn't actually use it. Stay tuned for when I release recovery to be able to install it.

rbox said:
I was able to successfully install gapps on the FTV2 and I did launch the play store, didn't actually use it. Stay tuned for when I release recovery to be able to install it.
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Recovery is installed. Custom Rom r3 is running. Pls everyboby write a FAQ!

AFTV 1st Gen - Rooted - Trouble w/ Netflix

Hi All
I have a rooted AFTV1 and un-rooted AFTV2. I have no problem w/ Netflix w/ the AFTV2 but for the last few days, Netflix complains that it cannot reach it servers on rooted AFTV1.
The SW on this is quite old 51.1.4.0_514006420 http://www.aftvnews.com/roms/
Probably the Netflix App has changed quite a bit. If you think my old SW is the problem, can some of you gurus guide me what would be the quickest way to move to the latest SW, hope I don't have to do update to every release.
Thanks in advance.

Ditto. Tried rolling back many versions of the app. Nothing seems to work. Unroot the only option? Anyone found a cloak to work?

Legolas2 said:
Hi All
I have a rooted AFTV1 and un-rooted AFTV2. I have no problem w/ Netflix w/ the AFTV2 but for the last few days, Netflix complains that it cannot reach it servers on rooted AFTV1.
The SW on this is quite old 51.1.4.0_514006420 http://www.aftvnews.com/roms/
Probably the Netflix App has changed quite a bit. If you think my old SW is the problem, can some of you gurus guide me what would be the quickest way to move to the latest SW, hope I don't have to do update to every release.
Thanks in advance.
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Kerrnel said:
Ditto. Tried rolling back many versions of the app. Nothing seems to work. Unroot the only option? Anyone found a cloak to work?
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The link below is where to get started updating a Rooted FiresOS 3 FTV1 to FireOS 5.
It's easy. But just make sure you verify you have every requirement checked off before. As long as TWRP is installed correctly then you shouldn't have any problems at all. Since a good install of TWRP will always let you wipe/flash your FTV1.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-1/
I was planning to write a walk-thru of my experience updating my FTV1's. But I ran into a minor SuperSU bug. So have postpone writing the walk-thru until it gets solved. But might write one once I update my 2nd of 4 FTV1's. Been mostly re-flashing the 1st one to try some stuff.

I'm hoping you get around to writing up this walk-thru. That would be super helpful!!!

mailpopper said:
I'm hoping you get around to writing up this walk-thru. That would be super helpful!!!
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Will try to get it done this weekend. Plan to mod my second AFTV1 from FireOS3 to FireOS5. With lessons learned from modding & re-modding my first one multiple times.

I updated to the latest prerooted rom by rbox (jan 8 2018) on fire tv 1 and now can't find Netflix.
Once I got to latest rom I realized my netflix was way old (from like 51.1.1.0) and figured this was probably the issue, so under settings all apps, cleared it's cache and data, then uninstalled. Now when I search for netflix it doesn't find anything. Tried resyncing my purchased stuff under my account and still don't see it. Should I try and reflash the prerooted rom again now that I've removed my old netflix apk?

CardinalChaos said:
I updated to the latest prerooted rom by rbox (jan 8 2018) on fire tv 1 and now can't find Netflix.
Once I got to latest rom I realized my netflix was way old (from like 51.1.1.0) and figured this was probably the issue, so under settings all apps, cleared it's cache and data, then uninstalled. Now when I search for netflix it doesn't find anything. Tried resyncing my purchased stuff under my account and still don't see it. Should I try and reflash the prerooted rom again now that I've removed my old netflix apk?
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I just installed Netflix on my rooted Fire TV 1 with the latest OS and Netflix works fine.
EDIT: Here's a link to my Netflix APK: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjlFvM-kUCwh_VrvNbHA-1xdlIx0

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I just installed Netflix on my rooted Fire TV 1 with the latest OS and Netflix works fine.
EDIT: Here's a link to my Netflix APK: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjlFvM-kUCwh_VrvNbHA-1xdlIx0
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Hey thanks that did the trick~! You are a golden god sizzlechest, with raw talent :good::good:

5.0.4 to 5.0.5 With Root on AFTV2?

Ha's anyone created a method to go from 5.0.4 to 5.0.5 (on AFTV2) while keeping root? I'm on 5.0.4. With updates blocked because I don't want to screw something up or lose all of my progress. Really wish there was a one click solution!

BTW can a mod please change the title to "5.0.4 to 5.0.5 With Root on AFTV2?"

You should install TWRP recovery, then once rbox releases a pre-rooted 5.0.5 image, all you need to do is flash it.

AFTVnews.com said:
You should install TWRP recovery, then once rbox releases a pre-rooted 5.0.5 image, all you need to do is flash it.
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Thanks. I'll do that tomorrow after work. For now, I get to enjoy a messed up Fire TV that auto-updated to 5.0.5
- No root
- Wukong remote messed up
- and worse of all, the damn thing only wants to fill 1/4th my TV space on HDMI but when I use the HDMI to Component adapter, it's perfectly fine... UGH! Tested the port with other devices, they run just fine. It's just this silly Fire TV! I REALLY hate Amazon right now!

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BTW can a mod please change the title to "5.0.4 to 5.0.5 With Root on AFTV2?"
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You can change the title of the thread yourself, just edit post/hit go advanced & then change title.
Hope this helps If so press that thanks button :good:

lightykd said:
Ha's anyone created a method to go from 5.0.4 to 5.0.5 (on AFTV2) while keeping root? I'm on 5.0.4. With updates blocked because I don't want to screw something up or lose all of my progress. Really wish there was a one click solution!
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You should install TWRP recovery, then once rbox releases a pre-rooted 5.0.5 image, all you need to do is flash it.
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Check in the main Amazon section cause I think rbox just updated to 5.0.5 rom/recovery to v4, just noticed it in the prerooted section (5.0.5)

I see that there is a new ROM but I just want to root the stock 5.0.5 I'm really not trying to lose everything I have for a new ROM. Are there not instructions for a simple root of the stock ROM?
EDIT: I'm looking for something similar to this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/root-amazon-fire-tv-2-updated-t3277556
but for 5.0.5

lightykd said:
I see that there is a new ROM but I just want to root the stock 5.0.5 I'm really not trying to lose everything I have for a new ROM. Are there not instructions for a simple root of the stock ROM?
EDIT: I'm looking for something similar to this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/root-amazon-fire-tv-2-updated-t3277556
but for 5.0.5
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The rom isn't like the mobile/tablet roms where the icons/wallpapers/displays are different, it's the same as stock but with root access & a custom TWRP recovery system. If you want something like that why not root on maybe 5.0.4 or 5.0.5 r1 which both comes with a custom recoverys? Here's a link to a video tutorial -
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2/
If this helps press that thanks button
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deanr1977 said:
The rom isn't like the mobile/tablet roms where the icons/wallpapers/displays are different, it's the same as stock but with root access & a custom TWRP recovery system. If you want something like that why not root on maybe 5.0.4 or 5.0.5 r1 which both comes with a custom recoverys? Here's a link to a video tutorial -
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2/
If this helps press that thanks button
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Actually I went ahead and used the tutorial on AFTVnews.com -I figured, what the hell, if I lose everything, it would have been a learning experience . All of my games are still here which is awesome. I do need a way to block updates that doesn't require ADB. For some odd reason, ADB on this PC is a bit fussy and wont pickup on the AFTV now. All of that aside, I'm glad I can finally get back to playing Asphalt 8. I had that game mounted to my USB drive. The only piece of my "Happy with AFTV2" puzzle that's left for me is proper Google Play access and that's mostly so I can activate my "Folder Mount" license and install my Google Play game collection. For now, I'm a happy kitteh! Thanks to everyone that replied. I guess now I know what to do in the event of another accidental update.

lightykd said:
Actually I went ahead and used the tutorial on AFTVnews.com -I figured, what the hell, if I lose everything, it would have been a learning experience [emoji14] . All of my games are still here which is awesome. I do need a way to block updates that doesn't require ADB. For some odd reason, ADB on this PC is a bit fussy and wont pickup on the AFTV now. All of that aside, I'm glad I can finally get back to playing Asphalt 8. I had that game mounted to my USB drive. The only piece of my "Happy with AFTV2" puzzle that's left for me is proper Google Play access and that's mostly so I can activate my "Folder Mount" license and install my Google Play game collection. For now, I'm a happy kitteh! Thanks to everyone that replied. I guess now I know what to do in the event of another accidental update.
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Adb is easy to block updates follow the guide on AFTVNEWS via Adb. Not sure if there is another way?
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Android App Stalker on FireTV

Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.

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Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.
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Would appreciate if anyone can help with this.

Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.

JUSTINMARMER said:
Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.
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Alternatively, Is there a way to root the box and or install Google Play and get it through that? I saw a guide to install Android TV Fully but that I believe requires Root. The Last time I rooted my firetv years ago, I bricked it and I have two bricked firetv's in the closet. Except for this app, I don't have any need to root.

You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.

JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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Thanks Justinmarmer.

JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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hi. I've just sent you a PM.