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So I am a complete noob when it comes to rooting Android. I have a Mele M5 tv box running Android 4.2.2 and Allwinner A20. Trying to root it using super one click and a couple others, but my PC will not see the tv box via the USB port. I understand I need an ADB driver, but cannot find one for this device. All I really want to do is to be able to install and run Google Play and install some apps. I'd really appreciate being pointed in the right direction to get this box rooted. Thanks.
jeffm44 said:
So I am a complete noob when it comes to rooting Android. I have a Mele M5 tv box running Android 4.2.2 and Allwinner A20. Trying to root it using super one click and a couple others, but my PC will not see the tv box via the USB port. I understand I need an ADB driver, but cannot find one for this device. All I really want to do is to be able to install and run Google Play and install some apps. I'd really appreciate being pointed in the right direction to get this box rooted. Thanks.
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Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/By9pytX9/M5_Updated_software_0730.html
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
vennstrom said:
Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
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Thanks for the reply. To update the firmware, do I save it on an SD card, then boot with the SD card installed? Do I need to root the box before I install the new firmware? Thanks again!
jeffm44 said:
Thanks for the reply. To update the firmware, do I save it on an SD card, then boot with the SD card installed? Do I need to root the box before I install the new firmware? Thanks again!
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Ignore my last post. I downloaded and unzipped the file and found all of the image files, utilities, and instructions for a successful firmware update. Just installed Hulu Plus from Google Play and watching reruns of Family Guy. I had emailed Mele a few times for the firmware update but never received a response. Working perfectly now, so thanks again! I did not run the apk to root the unit since it is doing all that I need so far. Is there any reason I should consider rooting this? Thanks again for your help.
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Ignore my last post. I downloaded and unzipped the file and found all of the image files, utilities, and instructions for a successful firmware update. Just installed Hulu Plus from Google Play and watching reruns of Family Guy. I had emailed Mele a few times for the firmware update but never received a response. Working perfectly now, so thanks again! I did not run the apk to root the unit since it is doing all that I need so far. Is there any reason I should consider rooting this? Thanks again for your help.
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Yeah, I've emailed them and got no reply...but I've contacted every single mele contact on the net and finally I managed to get a reply from one of them.
I bought a chinese version A100 dual core (technically an M3), it's kinda annoying if it doesn't come with play store and there's no where on the net you can get it, managed to root it, install gapps, removing bloatware and some mods to make it vanilla but it just doesn't feel right.
at least, we have it now
For root, I think it's already have the vulnerable recovery, so no need to do anything, just install the root apps and it's good to go if you need to.
PS.
If you have no reason to root then you don't have to. I need root for certain apps that requires it.
One more problem. Video playback is fine using the HDMI outputs. But when using the AV jacks on the back, the video locks up, and there is no sound. Have you seen this problem also? I did run the audio patch but that did not help.
jeffm44 said:
One more problem. Video playback is fine using the HDMI outputs. But when using the AV jacks on the back, the video locks up, and there is no sound. Have you seen this problem also? I did run the audio patch but that did not help.
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not yet tested as I mainly use HDMI, I think the audio patch is only for HDMI.
mele m5 firmware upgrade question
Hi,
I ve just downloaded the firware mentioned in this topic, burned to the memory card, and started upgrading the firmware of my mele m5.
C, Remove the power adapter from media player
D, Plug the SD card to media player;
E,Use tweezers or other metal tools to press the key”RECOVER” of the box(As shown in picture where marked yellow)
F, And Connect Power again, wait until the light is off
At this point I still pressing the recover button with a tool since 10 minutes or more, but the light still NOT off!
How many minutes I must press this?
Thanx
jeffm44 said:
Ignore my last post. I downloaded and unzipped the file and found all of the image files, utilities, and instructions for a successful firmware update. Just installed Hulu Plus from Google Play and watching reruns of Family Guy. I had emailed Mele a few times for the firmware update but never received a response. Working perfectly now, so thanks again! I did not run the apk to root the unit since it is doing all that I need so far. Is there any reason I should consider rooting this? Thanks again for your help.
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Mele M5 internals
Hi guys,
I'm thinking to buy Mele M5, but as I hack on the kernel it should be frienly in this respect. Have you looked inside the case? Does it have UART connector? Can you maybe post some high resolution images of the board? Feel free to create a page on linux-sunxi wiki, similar to linux-sunxi . org/Mele_A1000
Thanks,
Arokux
Does the new firmware work?
jeffm44 said:
One more problem. Video playback is fine using the HDMI outputs. But when using the AV jacks on the back, the video locks up, and there is no sound. Have you seen this problem also? I did run the audio patch but that did not help.
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Were you able to get the new firmware to work? I don't want to upgrade if it kills the audio and causes video to lock up when using the AV cables... Thanks!!
jimrin said:
Were you able to get the new firmware to work? I don't want to upgrade if it kills the audio and causes video to lock up when using the AV cables... Thanks!!
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I haven't had much time to work on it, but still have problems with video from the AV jacks. Not sure if there is a display setting that has to be changed. It is interesting that if I start a video using the HDMI output to a PC monitor, then switch to the AV jacks, then the video plays correctly. I was thinking of going back to the original firmware, but then I cannot use the Google Play Store.
What version do you have?
jeffm44 said:
I haven't had much time to work on it, but still have problems with video from the AV jacks. Not sure if there is a display setting that has to be changed. It is interesting that if I start a video using the HDMI output to a PC monitor, then switch to the AV jacks, then the video plays correctly. I was thinking of going back to the original firmware, but then I cannot use the Google Play Store.
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I just received my M3 box and it has V1.1.1. It's running on Android 4.2.2 and it does have the Google Play Store. (Oh, I notice it is "Build" 1.1.1 and firmware version v0.82.)
How can you go back to the original firmware?
Just as a tip. I don't know if it would work. Couldn't you use an app like Titanium Backup to make a backup of Google Play Store, go back to the original firmware, and then have Titanium Backup reinstall it?
Oh, and have you tried VGA out? Unfortunately, no matter what "display mode" I select, it only displays in 1280x720. I downloaded an app which displays the screen resolution and even after trying to change the screen resolution, the app always reports 1280x720. Since my monitor is 1280x1024, it makes the image look very distorted... Just wondering if you have any better luck. I guess I could always buy a new 16:9 monitor...
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I just received my M3 box and it has V1.1.1. It's running on Android 4.2.2 and it does have the Google Play Store. (Oh, I notice it is "Build" 1.1.1 and firmware version v0.82.)
How can you go back to the original firmware?
Just as a tip. I don't know if it would work. Couldn't you use an app like Titanium Backup to make a backup of Google Play Store, go back to the original firmware, and then have Titanium Backup reinstall it?
Oh, and have you tried VGA out? Unfortunately, no matter what "display mode" I select, it only displays in 1280x720. I downloaded an app which displays the screen resolution and even after trying to change the screen resolution, the app always reports 1280x720. Since my monitor is 1280x1024, it makes the image look very distorted... Just wondering if you have any better luck. I guess I could always buy a new 16:9 monitor...
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Depending on where you purchased your Mele box, it may have come with the English Language firmware that has Google Play already installed. Mine came with the original Chinese firmware which did not have Play. I installed Play on it, but it never worked.
VGA out? My box only has HDMI and AV outputs. I've used it on my Samsung 24 inch wide monitor (I assume it is 16:9) and it works great. The AV outputs work well also when using it for text based output or still images, but video locks up. Thinking it may be time to trade in that old picture tube TV for a new 40" flat screen with HDMI inputs. That will solve all of my problems.
jeffm44 said:
Depending on where you purchased your Mele box, it may have come with the English Language firmware that has Google Play already installed. Mine came with the original Chinese firmware which did not have Play. I installed Play on it, but it never worked.
VGA out? My box only has HDMI and AV outputs. I've used it on my Samsung 24 inch wide monitor (I assume it is 16:9) and it works great. The AV outputs work well also when using it for text based output or still images, but video locks up. Thinking it may be time to trade in that old picture tube TV for a new 40" flat screen with HDMI inputs. That will solve all of my problems.
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Ack, sorry, you did say you have an M5 which comes without a VGA out. I have the M3 which I bought specifically for the VGA out, but so far, am OOL with being able to use it... I would assume that the firmware is still being supported since it is a recent update, perhaps you'd be able to get some assistance from Mele's forum? http://forum.mele.cn:81/viewforum.php?f=15
mirror please...........
vennstrom said:
Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/By9pytX9/M5_Updated_software_0730.html
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
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can someone kindly upload them to another hosting site please prefferbly mega.co.nz/depositfile.
my isp block several hosting site
thank you in advance
Rooting Playstaq Tv Box Android 4.0.4
HI I have same problem with jeffm44, Vodoke Playstaq which I wanted to root but my PC won't recognized my device. and my device dont have a reset button to by pass. is there any way that I can root it VIA Booting on the SD card or Change the Firmware to view and used my apps, because it is locked by the provider. Pls. Advised, Thank you
vennstrom said:
Got it directly from Mele, this firmware is for Int'l market with Google Play and no bloatware.
Download link for A20 Ver 1.3.1 dual core with Google Play:
http://www.4shared.com/rar/By9pytX9/M5_Updated_software_0730.html
compatible with below MeLE models:
M3 (A100 Dual Core) , M5, M6
For root, just install the apk below and it's good to go
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Well, my Mele M3/A100 dual core ended up in some type of boot loop. It never gets off of the green Android splash screen... So with nothing to lose, I loaded new firmware. Since the one on the Mele website is for the A31, I loaded this one... And success! It works again!
However, only works once... When I boot up the machine again, I see the small blue Android for about a second, then the green Android splash screen again and it never gets off of that screen.
I can reload the firmware again and it works again, but uh, I don't want to load new firmware every time I turn the device on... Any ideas what I can do? Maybe something did not get overwritten by the new firmware which is causing the problem?
Update: Duh... Start up mode is for booting from SD card...? Somehow I missed that. I was able to reload new firmware from Mele forum by using Product mode. Now have a working Mele box again. Also, it does come rooted, so by installing SuperSU from Play Store, I was able to get root access (although initially, it didn't recognize root, so not sure what I needed to do, but it's working now).
I have noticed though if I try to use an external SD card (for extra storage), if I leave the external SD card in the device, and then turn on, it doesn't boot up at all. Just a blank screen. Sigh... Seems to make using an SD card less usable when you only can insert it after the device is on...? Or is there something wrong in set up or SD card? (Yes, I reformatted the SD card...)
I'm having trouble downloading any movie onto my Note. I hit download and it just briefly started downloading then pops up "This video couldn't be downloaded" No error number. Have 6GB of space left. I'm able to download it on my chromebook & phone. Anyone have any experience with this?
tallgrasshawk said:
I'm having trouble downloading any movie onto my Note. I hit download and it just briefly started downloading then pops up "This video couldn't be downloaded" No error number. Have 6GB of space left. I'm able to download it on my chromebook & phone. Anyone have any experience with this?
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Well, i guess you have not had much problems with google, so you may not know how to reset google issues.
I find resetting google krappa is just as problematic as having to reboot windows. Depending on what proggys or updates are used. Ha!
Step one... remove google account. Step 2... in application manager go to all apps and select google video and clear cache, and data and stop app, all in order given.
Step 3 is optional but important as Google Play controls a lot of things that also get corrupted time to time. Do the same reset in google play store.
Once you have reset, start the troubled app, and login using an existing account with google. Once authenticated you should be able to set your settings and use the app.
If by chance you are using a rooted device and are redirecting downloads to SD, it may keep Google Video from saving to SD.
One odd thing that i found with a particular custom ROM that i use... i had to modify my platform.xml even further for media to allow some apps that have odd permissions that request fail to request Media not SD or default storage.
Hope this helps.
Thanks for the help, but it was to no avail. Still can't download. I'm running civato's 4.4.2 build. I wonder if there's some type of missing app/something.
tallgrasshawk said:
Thanks for the help, but it was to no avail. Still can't download. I'm running civato's 4.4.2 build. I wonder if there's some type of missing app/something.
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Ah, well it may be the kernel... I could never mirracast with his 4.4.2 build, but able to do so with his 4.2.2 build. Don't do Google Video so I can't verify on my build, but most everything else for streaming.
Were you able to download before you updated google video? I have found a number of apps breaking as of this year. Some I may never update because of Marshy Mellow compatibility. Too tired of correcting by restoring by backup , so I just wont bother doing updates anymore.
You can try Boeffla kernel 2.6 it is very stable and does work on stock and modded Touchwiz ROMs. If it don't you can always go back to Civato's kernel.
Just downloading the update 912.29 Mo:laugh:
hokuto34 said:
Just downloading the update 912.29 Mo:laugh:
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When you've installed it could you kindly tell me if Plex Media Server comes bundled in with this or do we have to wait for a Plex app update separately?
Andy4Shurr said:
When you've installed it could you kindly tell me if Plex Media Server comes bundled in with this or do we have to wait for a Plex app update separately?
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The instal of upgrade is just finished
Yes, I am working on this (looking for the apk)
Yes it is preinstalled
Just to launch Plex, then follow the instructions and Plex create the first libraries if you have films and TV show (just connected a hard drive with 4K and bluray films), it took some minutes, and now I am going to see what it did....
I select the server of the shield but All the libraries are empty (I have no films and TV show in internal memory)!
Now, on my computer (an update this morning of Plex server) the Shield server is here and I can do the job with the libraries (sorry for bad english). I can see the HD on the Shield where are my films and tvshow
EASY !
ALL IS DONE in less an hour !
hokuto34 said:
The instal of upgrade is just finished
Yes, I am working on this (looking for the apk)
Yes it is preinstalled
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Thank you pal, I'm hoping it comes bundled in and that we have access to the plugins folder like on the PC version as I would love to install plugins that aren't directly from the plex library.
Just seen your update, thank you. That's awesome news.
After several attempts Plex don't work on the Shield TV : can't play video from the Shield server or pc server and from other devices (pc or Android devices). And Plex can’t play video from Shield server on other devices !
hokuto34 said:
The instal of upgrade is just finished
Yes, I am working on this (looking for the apk)
Yes it is preinstalled
Just to launch Plex, then follow the instructions and Plex create the first libraries if you have films and TV show (just connected a hard drive with 4K and bluray films), it took some minutes, and now I am going to see what it did....
I select the server of the shield but All the libraries are empty (I have no films and TV show in internal memory)!
Now, on my computer (an update this morning of Plex server) the Shield server is here and I can do the job with the libraries (sorry for bad english). I can see the HD on the Shield where are my films and tvshow
EASY !
ALL IS DONE in less an hour !
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Can it be run on 3.1? Can you share the plex media server apk for us to try it on shield tv 3.1?
After several attempts Plex don't work on the Shield TV : can't play video from the Shield server or pc server and from other devices (pc or Android devices). And Plex can’t play video from Shield server on other devices !
After 3 reboots of the shield that works fine !!!!!!
ariful said:
Can it be run on 3.1? Can you share the plex media server apk for us to try it on shield tv 3.1?
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You need 3.2, don't work on 3.1 !
Im having an issue on my synology nas that i only see the default shares, like video, music, photos etc. but all my other shares like Bluray folders with all my rips doesnt show. What does it use to find these shares? Quite annoyed. When i got to plex.tv/web i only see the same.
I have mounted the network share on my shield tv, but as i said they are all the same when it comes to permissions so i dont understand :/
hdasal2 said:
Im having an issue on my synology nas that i only see the default shares, like video, music, photos etc. but all my other shares like Bluray folders with all my rips doesnt show. What does it use to find these shares? Quite annoyed. When i got to plex.tv/web i only see the same.
I have mounted the network share on my shield tv, but as i said they are all the same when it comes to permissions so i dont understand :/
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Try to make news libraries from (on you pc open Web interface (Plex 127.0.0.1:32400....................) ) the Shield Server with your bluray folders ! It seem it was the same issue I had...
I read this on a forum today :
"Mount Network Storage
Mount a network attached storage device (NAS) to SHIELD to access your complete media collection. Stream this media to mobile devices using the Plex app and SHIELD’s HD hardware transcode. Set up in Settings > Storage & reset > Network storage."
And
https://shield.nvidia.com/support/nvidia-android-tv/faq#plex
Can someone please share Vudu apk? Seems to be geoblocked.
mikaju said:
Can someone please share Vudu apk? Seems to be geoblocked.
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http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/nvidia...eld-android-tv-1-0-0-48-android-apk-download/
How to install the update on a rooted Shield without losing root?
Plex server is old version. New one with samba support is available in Google Play Store. Nvidia does not find it itself, but you need PC to update it.
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B.T.W I have huge audio trouble with 3.2 version. What would be best way to downgrade it back to 3.1?
jaydee 77 said:
How to install the update on a rooted Shield without losing root?
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Same question here, I was going to try installing the ota and losing root and then rooting it again by flashing supersu but I'm not sure if that works.
vil33 said:
Same question here, I was going to try installing the ota and losing root and then rooting it again by flashing supersu but I'm not sure if that works.
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When I updated from 3.0 to 3.1 last week I did not lose root. And if you do the shield has a system less root that takes like 2 minutes, as long as the bootloader is unlocked
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mattkilla420 said:
When I updated from 3.0 to 3.1 last week I did not lose root. And if you do the shield has a system less root that takes like 2 minutes, as long as the bootloader is unlocked
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Can you post a link or guide to the system less root method? I'm unable to find it, thanks.
vil33 said:
Can you post a link or guide to the system less root method? I'm unable to find it, thanks.
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Here is the process for the 16gb for 3.0 to 3.1 . The method should be identical for 3.2
http://nvidiashieldzone.com/shield-android-tv/tutorial-manual-update-10-2/
I stand corrected you will lose root if you install the 3.2 firmware. However as soon as you install 3.2 make sure you have SuperSU on your SD card go back in TWRP and Flash it. This is the systemless root I speak of
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mattkilla420 said:
When I updated from 3.0 to 3.1 last week I did not lose root. And if you do the shield has a system less root that takes like 2 minutes, as long as the bootloader is unlocked
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Here is the process for the 16gb for 3.0 to 3.1 . The method should be identical for 3.2
http://nvidiashieldzone.com/shield-android-tv/tutorial-manual-update-10-2/
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I was thinking about using that guide again but I'm unable to find the 3.2 OTA files online to flash, I could just update regularly and follow the guide from that point on right?
vil33 said:
I was thinking about using that guide again but I'm unable to find the 3.2 OTA files online to flash, I could just update regularly and follow the guide from that point on right?
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Yes . Update to 3.2 , put into twrp and Flash SuperSU
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I have OTA updates blocked since day 1 using debloater tool. Device is at OS 5.0.51 (537175520). Everything (Netflix, Kodi, Amazon Prime) was working great for more than a year.
Recently can't play any Amazon Prime content even though I'm signed into my Prime account. It does show recently viewed in list from other devices (phone, other smart tv). Clicking on a video spins the icon a few seconds and then takes you right back to your personalized Prime content page. So the program isn't crashing just not allowing streaming anymore.
Tried rebooting, force stop application, clearing cache. Any other suggestions or do I have to reset to default settings? Will restoring allow Amazon updates and remove Kodi?
Go easy I'm only tech savvy enough to get into trouble
Thanks.
Clear amazon video app cache and data in settings -> applications.
Hey Blue,
I tried that before and it didn't seem to work. Tried it again and after doing that it allows me to start one title. If I stop the video and try to play another one, it won't stream a different title.
Sometimes when I try to restart the same title it won't do that either.
I redo the clear data and cache it lets me do the one title only thing again very reproducibly.
The Prime video player is version 1.0.247.48-ATVAndroidFOS5.... at size 40.43MB if that helps.
Any other things to try? Thanks for your help.
If you have twrp installed I would reflash current rom and see if that fixes the problem. I'm currently using 5.2.1.1 and had same issue with prime video and clearing worked for me.
Don't know what twrp is, how to check for it or how to reflash the rom. Is there a link or instructions somewhere you could point me to?
Read a little about twrp....looks like with my skill level it's the fastest way for me to brick the firestick, haha. My device is not rooted if that makes a difference?
Is there a low tech way? For example, could the Prime Video app be deleted and redownloaded from the App Store?
If not, what would happen if I reset to factory? Would the stick revert to receiving Over the Air updates? Could KODI be reinstalled if that happens?
Thanks for answering my newbie questions!
emsrph said:
Read a little about twrp....looks like with my skill level it's the fastest way for me to brick the firestick, haha. My device is not rooted if that makes a difference?
Is there a low tech way? For example, could the Prime Video app be deleted and redownloaded from the App Store?
If not, what would happen if I reset to factory? Would the stick revert to receiving Over the Air updates? Could KODI be reinstalled if that happens?
Thanks for answering my newbie questions!
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You have OTA updates blocked. Is it a reason why if you do not want to root it? You will not be able to reset to factory if OTA updates are blocked however if you unblock it will update to the latest s/w version and at the moment is no way to root it but you can still install Kodi.
Why not reading on how to root it, install TWRP and from here on you can install latest rooted release s/w by rbox.
bula1ca said:
You have OTA updates blocked. Is it a reason why if you do not want to root it? You will not be able to reset to factory if OTA updates are blocked however if you unblock it will update to the latest s/w version and at the moment is no way to root it but you can still install Kodi.
Why not reading on how to root it, install TWRP and from here on you can install latest rooted release s/w by rbox.
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Best reason to not root it is because I will probably break the thing with my lack of knowledge.
So, I have to re-enable the over the air updates or I won't be able to reset to default factory settings?
How about the idea to delete and reinstall Amazon Prime from the App store, is that a possible way to get it working again?
Thanks!
emsrph said:
Best reason to not root it is because I will probably break the thing with my lack of knowledge.
So, I have to re-enable the over the air updates or I won't be able to reset to default factory settings?
How about the idea to delete and reinstall Amazon Prime from the App store, is that a possible way to get it working again?
Thanks!
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Prime is part of the system menu and can not be erase as you erase an app
Well, maybe I'll move this stick to a smart tv that has Amazon Prime app already since this is the only problem with the stick as is.
Thanks
Hi,
I've had the same problem with all the Fire TV and Sticks I bought. I live in Italy and always had the same error. I have updates domains blocked so I've always thought it was because of this. Now I'd like to solve cause Amazon Prime video is finally available in Italy too. I've always used rbox roms for my devices and I d'0nt want to go back to official firmware. Amazon app on my Nvidia Shield and Browser app work fine. Any advice? Thanks.
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Update: This issue has now been confirmed solved for the Hulu, HBO Go, and HBO NOW app update error.
There are 2 ways to remedy the issue:
1. The prefered method is to update to the newest ROM. Rbox has issued an updated version of his ROM 5.2.4.2_r2. You can get a copy at the forum post here 5.2.4.1_r2. This updated version fixes playback errors in the new Hulu app as well as HBO (Go and Now) issues. Be sure to follow normal flashing instructions. Note - 5.2.4.2_r1 will NOT work for the new Hulu app (4.x.x).
2. If, for some reason, you do not want to flash an updated ROM. For the quick and dirty solution, post #12 gives instructions on correcting the problem. Note that this method only reverts to an older version of the app (3.x.x) and will not allow the new Hulu Live TV service functionality or the multiple accounts functionality. The same will need to be done for the HBO apk as well.
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I'm surprised I'm the only one so far posting about this, but maybe I'm the only one experiencing problems.
The new HULU app updated automatically for me yesterday and immediately rendered playback impossible. Any show, movie, etc. comes back with a playback failure error code cdn-3-xxxxxxxx where the "x"s at the end change to different alpha numeric characters at any time. Here is what I have tried so far with NO POSITIVE RESULTS (in addition to speaking with HULU customer service support desk). I am on a rooted box using TWRP and rbox's system files (sloane).
Uninstalled and reinstalled app
Restarted AFTV
Unauthorized app via HULU website and re-authorized
Restarted router, cable modem, and AFTV (even a long term restart as requested by HULU tech support)
Updated AFTV software version (originally I was on 5.2.4.0 - then I updated to 5.2.4.2)
Wiped cache (Factory Reset)
As stated above, none of these worked.
HULU support gave me no way to uninstall the app and go back to an older (working) version, so I am currently stuck without a working version of HULU.
Here's what I'm interested in finding out from the community:
Has anyone experienced the same problems I have and then been able to get the app working correctly? If so, what method worked for you?
I can probably find an old version of the app online, however, I need to be able to block or turn off the update somehow... is there a method of turning the app update similar to how we stop the AFTV from updating automatically?
Any assistance would be appreciated. I'd really like the old version of the app back, since the newer version is crap.
This should be an old version of the apk you can try to sideload: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
Thanks Sizzle, but I fear without a method of stopping the update I will shortly be left in a similar situation as I currently am in. Would you happen to know how to stop the automatic update of the hulu apk?
chadster1976 said:
Thanks Sizzle, but I fear without a method of stopping the update I will shortly be left in a similar situation as I currently am in. Would you happen to know how to stop the automatic update of the hulu apk?
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FireOS 5 UI in Settings/Applications/Appstore/ you can turn off the "Automatic Updates" for all apps. In the future you will get notifications about Updates. You will be able to ignore them or apply them.
Can you confirm that the apk I provided is the older version? I've already upgraded and everything works fine on my Fire TV 1.
Sizzle - I will have some time this afternoon or early evening to implement the rollback and turn off the updates that Y314K provided instructions to earlier. I will post back with results when complete.
Thank you again for the assist.
Yup... I posted this as an issue on aftv news. If your rooted the new Hulu version will not work on your Amazon Fire TV. Please let us know if this method fixes the problem.
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tekno4ever said:
Yup... I posted this as an issue on aftv news. If your rooted the new Hulu version will not work on your Amazon Fire TV. Please let us know if this method fixes the problem.
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The wife is not happy with Hulu not working and honestly she needs a stock always working AFTV box.
Happy Wife Happy Life! After searching a few different ways I'm unable to find a stock nonrooted 5.2.4.2 zip.
Might anyone know where I can download to flash via TWRP?
I can report same issue, it also effects newer versions of HBO GO
I've got a rooted fully unlocked bootloader FireTV 1 and am using version 4.0.0.342 as reported by Titanium Backup with no problems. What specifically shouldn't I be able to do? My hulu account is ad-free. Perhaps you guys are running an adblocker and do not have an ad-free hulu subscription?
Here's the 4.0.0.342 apk from my Fire TV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgvqg1ugzhrjpr5/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-4.0.0.342.apk?dl=0
Here's the old 3.2.a version from my other FireTV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
I am looking into this. If it is what I think, it would only be effecting the Fire TV 2 and has nothing to do with root.
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Can you confirm that the apk I provided is the older version? I've already upgraded and everything works fine on my Fire TV 1.
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Ok - Here are my findings. I attempted to install the 4.0.xxx version on both of my AFTV2 (sloane) boxes. Neither box would play videos (although the app booted and appeared to run correctly initially). Both are rooted with one running 5.2.4.2 and the other running 5.2.1.1.
After unsuccessful attempts of trying out the v4 app on both boxes, I uninstalled the apk, then rebooted.
Installed 3.2.a and success! Both units work as they should.
Although they are not the newest version of the app, I am able to play back video - so that is a plus
This version will not have the new Hulu Live or the separate account access to the app.
For anyone else experiencing this problem, here is the process I would recommend to solve this:
1. Download earlier version (3.2.a) of Hulu app (see Sizzlechest's link posted earlier)
2. Uninstall current non-working Hulu app.
3. Make sure your app automatic updates are set to OFF by going to Settings>Applications>Appstore>Automatic Updates - OFF
4. Reboot Device (may not be necessary, but what does it hurt?)
5. Connect to device via adb
6. Install Hulu 3.2.a.apk via command "adb install com.hulu.plus-FireTV2-3.2.a.apk" - keep in mind this only works if you did not rename the apk from Sizzlechest when you downloaded it.
7. Profit
You will need to re-logon to the Hulu app.
Thanks for everyone's help on this one! A real community effort.
Looking forward to rbox's discoveries on this subject. Thanks for all of your hard work on this and all of the other projects you've been a part of.
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I've got a rooted fully unlocked bootloader FireTV 1 and am using version 4.0.0.342 as reported by Titanium Backup with no problems. What specifically shouldn't I be able to do? My hulu account is ad-free. Perhaps you guys are running an adblocker and do not have an ad-free hulu subscription?
Here's the 4.0.0.342 apk from my Fire TV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgvqg1ugzhrjpr5/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-4.0.0.342.apk?dl=0
Here's the old 3.2.a version from my other FireTV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
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Sorry, forgot to address this Sizzle.
I DO have the add-free version of Hulu, but not the newer Hulu Live subscription. I am not running any adblocker software.
Okay. I have a theory on why both Hulu and HBO are not working. Like I said this is going to be a Fire TV 2 only thing. If someone is willing to try a fix, please PM me. Do note, this might brick the box. I really don't know. And if it bricks, it'll be super dead. But, there is a slim chance the unbrick program could revive it, so I would prefer someone who has a box that was rooted with my preloader instructions and not KingoRoot. But, if you don't care, and you didn't use the preloader instructions, and want to try anyway, there definitely won't be any way to recover it. I will say this again. If you try this fix, there is a chance it might brick the box. Just want to make that clear.
Is there a specific apk version (link) for hbo now that people have had success installing?
ducksoup18 said:
Is there a specific apk version (link) for hbo now that people have had success installing?
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Sorry Duck, but I am not aware of the HBO Now app - I use Prime channels for my HBO subscription.
In the case of the Hulu app, I had to revert to the previous whole number version of app in order for it to work - V4.x.x.xxx --> V3.x.xxx
My suggestion is to just try some different versions in a fairly methodical way and see what works. It's fairly easy to install and uninstall via adb and only takes a few min.
Also, be sure to turn off automatic updating in the Appstore (different than updates for system), otherwise your app will just update itself again to the newer version and you'll be stuck.
Hopefully rbox will use his magical powers and get us an answer to all of our troubles soon. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the reply @chadster1976. Was able to get things to work by downloading an earlier version of HBO Now from the same place you guys suggested. Thanks again! Was able to watch GOT lastnight again on my main TV.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73144047&postcount=412
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Okay. I have a theory on why both Hulu and HBO are not working. Like I said this is going to be a Fire TV 2 only thing. If someone is willing to try a fix, please PM me. Do note, this might brick the box. I really don't know. And if it bricks, it'll be super dead. But, there is a slim chance the unbrick program could revive it, so I would prefer someone who has a box that was rooted with my preloader instructions and not KingoRoot. But, if you don't care, and you didn't use the preloader instructions, and want to try anyway, there definitely won't be any way to recover it. I will say this again. If you try this fix, there is a chance it might brick the box. Just want to make that clear.
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I'm willing to test as I have spare AFTV devices just in case. Just sent you a PM @rbox
So I downloaded @rbox 5.2.4.2 deleted the SU directory inside the zip as instructed, then wiped everything possible 3x upon which I cleanly reinstalled 5.2.4.2 and Hulu still does not work on my non rooted AFTV 2 Box. Direct TV Now works perfectly without installing HideMyRoot so maybe this is truly just a Hulu issue on AFTV 2 Boxes. @AFTVnews.com
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So I downloaded @rbox 5.2.4.2 deleted the SU directory inside the zip as instructed, then wiped everything possible 3x upon which I cleanly reinstalled 5.2.4.2 and Hulu still does not work on my non rooted AFTV 2 Box. Direct TV Now works perfectly without installing HideMyRoot so maybe this is truly just a Hulu issue on AFTV 2 Boxes. @AFTVnews.com
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Not sure Tekno. I was on chat 3 separate occasions with the Hulu tech support team and they claimed this had only been a rare occurrence... Take that however you want to... The extent of their assistance was resetting everything - including router, modem, etc. Then the final thing they suggested was a factory reset. I eventually did try that after updating to the latest firmware version from rbox. Needless to say that did not work. They couldn't help me with downgrading to the previous working version of the app, which is why I started this thread here on XDA.