adbLink is a companion program for Kodi.
It works with Kodi for Windows, Mac,Linux and Android
Global Features
Manage multiple Kodi devices from one PC
Edit XML and other files on your devices
Clone Kodi setups to new devices
Backup/Restore Kodi setups
Custom Cache Support for Kodi
Log file viewer for adbLink/Kodi logs
Hyperlinked HTML Help
Android Features
Install Programs without Android SDK
ADB/Fastboot enabled command-line
Busybox for root and non-root
Built-in WIFI/USB remote
Move Kodi data to external drives
Manage devices via USB or IP address
Root-aware File Manager
Install/Uninstall Apps
adbLink is available for Windows, macOS and Linux/ChromeOS
http://www.jocala.com
adbLink changelog
http://www.jocala.com/changelog.txt
Samba still available?
caponater said:
Samba still available?
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No. You can install a samba server from the play store though.
hey jocala,
I'm on fire tv 1 OS 5.0.5.1 freshly installed. I have an attached hard drive which wont mount either on boot or while manually mounting. I am able to mount it using stick mount manually.
Could it be something to do with busybox? I had a similar problem on OS 3 and it was a busybox issue.
Sc0rp10 said:
hey jocala,
I'm on fire tv 1 OS 5.0.5.1 freshly installed. I have an attached hard drive which wont mount either on boot or while manually mounting. I am able to mount it using stick mount manually.
Could it be something to do with busybox? I had a similar problem on OS 3 and it was a busybox issue.
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so now I'm able to mount drive by running the script and from the adblink app. I am also able to browse the drive in adb shell but the drive1 folder appears empty in kodi and ES file explorer. also the script won't run on boot.
Sc0rp10 said:
so now I'm able to mount drive by running the script and from the adblink app. I am also able to browse the drive in adb shell but the drive1 folder appears empty in kodi and ES file explorer. also the script won't run on boot.
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Unfortunately, Android sandboxes the drive so only root can see it. With OS5 the install-recovery*.sh scripts are no longer started at boot by the stock kernel, so starting things at boot no longer works.
jocala said:
Unfortunately, Android sandboxes the drive so only root can see it. With OS5 the install-recovery*.sh scripts are no longer started at boot by the stock kernel, so starting things at boot no longer works.
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so stickmount is the way to go if i want to access the drive from within kodi?
Sc0rp10 said:
so stickmount is the way to go if i want to access the drive from within kodi?
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Last time I tried it, it had the same limitation. It's been a while, YMMV.
jocala said:
Last time I tried it, it had the same limitation. It's been a while, YMMV.
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it shows as a folder on the sdcard and I'm able to access it within kodi at /data/media/0/sda1.
thanks for your help
Sc0rp10 said:
it shows as a folder on the sdcard and I'm able to access it within kodi at /data/media/0/sda1.
thanks for your help
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Good to know, thanks.
When I open adblink it Pops up with the error Can't create logfile.
Jwhs123 said:
When I open adblink it Pops up with the error Can't create logfile.
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This error means that adbLink is unable to write to the installation location.
It mostly happens to Mac users when they run adbLink from within the dmg container. You must DRAG the app from the dmg folder to the /Applications folder. It can also happen if you don't have write privileges in the Application folder (your user isn't admin). It that case drag adbLink to your Desktop, or any other location where you have write privileges.
I was able to install kodi and a few other app a week afoot , I tried today to install a app and now I get device offline error...read the help file tried what it said still won't install.. Device offline.. Any suggestions?
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googster said:
I was able to install kodi and a few other app a week afoot , I tried today to install a app and now I get device offline error...read the help file tried what it said still won't install.. Device offline.. Any suggestions?
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Try pressing "Refresh ADB", sometimes it helps.
Check for other processes that may have adb tied up
Reboot
jocala said:
Try pressing "Refresh ADB", sometimes it helps.
Check for other processes that may have adb tied up
Reboot
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Thank you for the reply.. When you say other processes do you mean on the firetv or on the computer...?
Where would I find them and how to stop them... Or a thread on it... Or something.. Thanks
googster said:
Thank you for the reply.. When you say other processes do you mean on the firetv or on the computer...?
Where would I find them and how to stop them... Or a thread on it... Or something.. Thanks
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Think of the "offline" status as a busy signal. It simply means that another instance of adb has snagged a connection to your Fire TV, preventing you from properly connecting. That "other" adb connection could be a phantom adb instance running on your PC, or an adb connection made from another computer/tablet/phone on your network, or something like FireStarter running on the device itself. For a computer, use task manager for windows/ activity monitor for mac. I use ps to look at processes running under the linux kernel (Fire TV, phones,tablets,etc).
Also, try rebooting the Fire TV...
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Think of the "offline" status as a busy signal. It simply means that another instance of adb has snagged a connection to your Fire TV, preventing you from properly connecting. That "other" adb connection could be a phantom adb instance running on your PC, or an adb connection made from another computer/tablet/phone on your network, or something like FireStarter running on the device itself. For a computer, use task manager for windows/ activity monitor for mac. I use ps to look at processes running under the linux kernel (Fire TV, phones,tablets,etc).
Also, try rebooting the Fire TV...
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Thank you.. Ok.. I get it.. I used my computer to load a couple of app then used "Apps2fire' on my phone..At the same time.. They both worked. For about 20 minutes.. I factory reset my Firetv and it connected, then used my phone it connected, then shortly after, computer says offline, and phone will not connect..
May have to factory reset my Firetv again and just stick to computer ?.. Thanks again @jocala
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Thank you.. Ok.. I get it.. I used my computer to load a couple of app then used "Apps2fire' on my phone..At the same time.. They both worked. For about 20 minutes.. I factory reset my Firetv and it connected, then used my phone it connected, then shortly after, computer says offline, and phone will not connect..
May have to factory reset my Firetv again and just stick to computer ?.. Thanks again @jocala
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@jocala Im pretty sure it was "Mouse Toggle" I installed.. Its was still trying to start even after I restarted my Firetv.. I uninstalled it now I'm getting a (device instead of offline) under status for adblink thanks again for your help
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googster said:
Thank you.. Ok.. I get it.. I used my computer to load a couple of app then used "Apps2fire' on my phone..At the same time.. They both worked. For about 20 minutes.. I factory reset my Firetv and it connected, then used my phone it connected, then shortly after, computer says offline, and phone will not connect..
May have to factory reset my Firetv again and just stick to computer ?.. Thanks again @jocala
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@jocala Im pretty sure it was "Mouse Toggle" I installed.. Its was still trying to start even after I restarted my Firetv.. I uninstalled it now I'm getting a (device instead of offline) under status for adblink thanks again for your help
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Good to know. Thanks for the report.
Hi, where's the screenshot button gone?
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Well, like the topic says I want to connect my OUYA to my pc so I can send game roms to the various emulators. I tried the IP in one FTP client, but it says it can't connect!
And I installed AntFTP in the console.
Help me please.
Il_Padrino said:
Well, like the topic says I want to connect my OUYA to my pc so I can send game roms to the various emulators. I tried the IP in one FTP client, but it says it can't connect!
And I installed AntFTP in the console.
Help me please.
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You don't need to go through all that, just download and install AirDroid onto your OUYA and use that, it's the easiest way to go about it. YOu can then manage your OUYA from any browser.
JLCollier2005 said:
You don't need to go through all that, just download and install AirDroid onto your OUYA and use that, it's the easiest way to go about it. YOu can then manage your OUYA from any browser.
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Thank you, will do that!
ES File Explorer has a network feature as well. That's what I like to use. You do have to set up file sharing on your PC tough.
Cheers.
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Im trying to update my XBMC install to the latest release of 13.2.
When in terminal I can connect to the device no issues. However when I issue the command adb install -r xbmc-13.2-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.apk
It simply just sits there and does nothing. No error messages or anything.
Am I missing some sort of step? I don't want to use the adbFire app to side load it because I will lose all my current config.
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Im trying to update my XBMC install to the latest release of 13.2.
When in terminal I can connect to the device no issues. However when I issue the command adb install -r xbmc-13.2-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.apk
It simply just sits there and does nothing. No error messages or anything.
Am I missing some sort of step? I don't want to use the adbFire app to side load it because I will lose all my current config.
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Rename the apk file without any dashes or periods. Try something like xbmc132.apk.
redbuddha said:
Rename the apk file without any dashes or periods. Try something like xbmc132.apk.
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It worked perfectly fine once i plugged myself into the fireTV using a ethernet cable.. shared the connection from my macbook to it and then it went through.
Guess maybe it takes so much longer through the wireless that it times out or something?
DHeffernan said:
It worked perfectly fine once i plugged myself into the fireTV using a ethernet cable.. shared the connection from my macbook to it and then it went through.
Guess maybe it takes so much longer through the wireless that it times out or something?
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I remember having gotham 13.1 and went straight to kodi just using ADBFire. I didn't do it via DOS as I see everyone do it. Is this ok? I got another unit here that's running kodi but I want to put gotham 13.2 and I want to use ADB fire. I just select install APK select my file and it's done. Is that ok? or do I need to do it the long way?
You could always sideload a browser and ES to use it's download manager and just install the .apk if you're on the new firmware. If you're not, can use a SQL editor the enable install from unknown sources and 'then install it.
I didn't find -r switch option in ADBFire, you may overwrite the old setting without it?? I just used DOS adb install -r gatham132.apk, it worked fine.
Crown510 said:
I remember having gotham 13.1 and went straight to kodi just using ADBFire..
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About:
Scripts and packages to install Google services, aid in KingRoot, and disable Amazon services written for Apple OS X.
Requirements:
OS X, device wifi connected, debugging enabled, host RSA key accepted.
Notice:
This project is sleeping. Feel free to modify and redistribute. However, be warned that tampering with the scripts may cause unintended damage to your device.
Link:
Download v0.33
Usage:
Download and extract .zip file.
Run Terminal, cd into extracted GIaAK folder, then "sh install.sh".
Contributors:
kanderson88 - inspiration, collaboration
sd_shadow - insights
KingRoot - root
I am glad there are some happy Mac users here, I have made a bunch of neat scripts but never uploaded them. Good work.
Gonna give it a go, wish me luck! lol
#to re-enable Amazon Web view. Google web view doesn't currently step in and take over, probably needs permission to.
./adb shell
su
pm enable com.amazon.webview
pm uninstall com.Google.Android.webview
#affects things like Spotify Facebook login function, etc.
Can't download the file, keeps giving a 403 error (tried chrome and firefox) ... may want to upload to somewhere else like rghost.net or something
"NetworkError: 403 Forbidden - https://app.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=6qwfdy900fydyf64lst9zi0uudcsvsg0&file_id=f_53278030645"
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Can't download the file, keeps giving a 403 error (tried chrome and firefox) ... may want to upload to somewhere else like rghost.net or something
"NetworkError: 403 Forbidden - https://app.box.com/index.php?rm=box_download_shared_file&shared_name=6qwfdy900fydyf64lst9zi0uudcsvsg0&file_id=f_53278030645"
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I had no issues downloading today. Using it soon.
Does this exist for windows? How about a similar tool?
can any one post command for manual install in windows ?
-waiting for device-
I am getting this message...
"error: device '(null)' not found
- waiting for device -"
I have the Fire HD 8 plugged into my Macbook via USB using MTP. What am I missing?
Thanks.
watson007 said:
I am getting this message...
"error: device '(null)' not found
- waiting for device -"
I have the Fire HD 8 plugged into my Macbook via USB using MTP. What am I missing?
Thanks.
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On tablet Go into settings > device options > developer options > enable ADB.
If you don't see developer options then settings > device options > tap on build number 7 times > then tap developer options > enable ADB. You will get a pop up on your tablet asking for permission. check the box and say yes.
For Windows
Wouldn't work in windows obviously.. so I edited the install.sh so it would work. You have to use a program like cygwin.
Just delete all ./ before all adb commands.
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Wouldn't work in windows obviously.. so I edited the install.sh so it would work. You have to use a program like cygwin.
Just delete all ./ before all adb commands.
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What version of FireOS are you on?
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What version of FireOS are you on?
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I'm on 5.4.0.1 now but I think I ran it on an earlier version. I just bought it from staples in store so it probably was not by much.
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I'm on 5.4.0.1 now but I think I ran it on an earlier version. I just bought it from staples in store so it probably was not by much.
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Did you do this before or after 5.4.0.1? We are trying to determine if uninstalling/disabling the apps is still possible on 5.4.0.1.
EDIT: Just noticed you said earlier version.
Does anyone know if this will work with the new 2017 edition?
pastorbennett said:
Does anyone know if this will work with the new 2017 edition?
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did you end up trying it?
Can anyone modify it for linux or windows? As not everyone has a mac.
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did you end up trying it?
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Sort of. It won't work, because Kingroot isn't yet compatible with the 2017 Fire HDs.
Hey everyone,
I already try to get this running or even installed since a while now. But all the apps that all this great tutorials name me are not being found on the firetv anymore. I can't install them or even find them. I already turned on that I can install any harmfull application I want and so on, but I am running low on ideas how I get this first step done. It won't let me download any downloader app to install Kodi on it.
Anyone know a way?
AFTVnews is the spot for FTV everything. He wrote his own downloader app, got it in the amazon store, and has a guide on how to use it.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-side...on-the-amazon-fire-tv-stick-using-downloader/
Once it's running, install the Kodi Android Installer addon inside Kodi for easy updates.
The problem is, even though I activated all the necessary stuff, it won't let me download the Downloader or ES Explorer, or any other kind of sideloader. It always tells me that it can't find that application.
Install adbLink from jocala.com on your pc. Start it and set up your device with the right IP. Then find the option within adbLink to install android apps on your device.
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Install adbLink from jocala.com on your pc. Start it and set up your device with the right IP. Then find the option within adbLink to install android apps on your device.
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Thanks. I will trz that out.
Thanks, worked like a charm ^^.
I'm totally new to this, and I'm having trouble finding the info I need, sorry for the basic questions here.
I got my Toshiba Edition Fire TV connected via abdlink via the IP address.
Once it connects, the 'Enable USB Debugging' window pops up on the TV, which I authorize. adblink tells me it's unauthorized and to click 'refresh adb', so I do.
It seems to be functioning and the TV is listed under connected devices, but when I try to open the console, it pops up and immediately closes. If I try to run the abd shell, the console pops up but I can't type anything into it. All of the other functions seem to be working.
I'm trying to disable the banner ads using the command lines found on the forum here in one of the threads. I don't have Kodi installed yet, is that necessary to use the command console? I haven't downloaded anything else, all I have is abdlink, do I need the developer sdk installed or anything else aside from adblink?
Thanks, any help is very much appreciated, I know this is basic stuff. Even more basic, do I install the 32bit apk or the 64bit kodi apk?
I would try a reboot of PC and TV since initial connection. If you store the IP in adblink and make that first connection, allowed on TV it should store that and not have to again (that's how it is on my ftv box). Then try running adblink as admin before connecting.
As for Kodi, install 64bit. If it successfully installs than you have 64bit chip/OS. If it gets parsing error it means you don't... Install 32bit.
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pontiffholychurch said:
I'm totally new to this, and I'm having trouble finding the info I need, sorry for the basic questions here.
I got my Toshiba Edition Fire TV connected via abdlink via the IP address.
Once it connects, the 'Enable USB Debugging' window pops up on the TV, which I authorize. adblink tells me it's unauthorized and to click 'refresh adb', so I do.
It seems to be functioning and the TV is listed under connected devices, but when I try to open the console, it pops up and immediately closes. If I try to run the abd shell, the console pops up but I can't type anything into it. All of the other functions seem to be working.
I'm trying to disable the banner ads using the command lines found on the forum here in one of the threads. I don't have Kodi installed yet, is that necessary to use the command console? I haven't downloaded anything else, all I have is abdlink, do I need the developer sdk installed or anything else aside from adblink?
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It's a bug.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78279023&postcount=289
Use adblink 3.6 instead.
jocala does great work, but sometimes it's hard to catch everything.
2WhlWzrd said:
It's a bug.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78279023&postcount=289
Use adblink 3.6 instead.
jocala does great work, but sometimes it's hard to catch everything.
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Well dang. ADB3.6 doesn't seem to be able to identify my TV like 3.7 did unless I'm doing something wrong now.
Even after a system restore it just tells me it can't connect
pontiffholychurch said:
Well dang. ADB3.6 doesn't seem to be able to identify my TV like 3.7 did unless I'm doing something wrong now.
Even after a system restore it just tells me it can't connect
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adbLink 3.9 has just been released, and the previous bugs have been fixed.
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has just been released, and the previous bugs have been fixed.
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Could I ask you, is Fire TV able to access my Windows 7 shares? I have it set up on Windows, but no Fire TV apps find the shares, I can't find any way to do it... Thanks.
Also when I try to use remote manager from ES Explorer, Windows tells me it cannot access the files and to make sure I have permissions.
Edit nevermind ADB works now.