Bought a fire tv last year from staples, just got around to opening it and blocked the update links via the router but it still attempts to d/l updates.
How can I go about rooting it?
bluekiwi said:
Bought a fire tv last year from staples, just got around to opening it and blocked the update links via the router but it still attempts to d/l updates.
How can I go about rooting it?
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Look in the fire TV development section and read the rbox root method and see if it applies to your needs
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fireman928 said:
Look in the fire TV development section and read the rbox root method and see if it applies to your needs
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okay, got the ftv setup and adb/usb debugging enabled.
ftv version is 5.0.3.1
trying to root but when I launch kingroot (4.9.6), I get the root auth error. have the ftv connected via wifi (5GHz)
bluekiwi said:
okay, got the ftv setup and adb/usb debugging enabled.
ftv version is 5.0.3.1
trying to root but when I launch kingroot (4.9.6), I get the root auth error. have the ftv connected via wifi (5GHz)
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You have the box right
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bluekiwi said:
okay, got the ftv setup and adb/usb debugging enabled.
ftv version is 5.0.3.1
trying to root but when I launch kingroot (4.9.6), I get the root auth error. have the ftv connected via wifi (5GHz)
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Follow this.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2/
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yes, I have the box, so essentially I will require a usb a to usb a cable
will any usb a to usb a cable work?
edit: somehow my box updated to 5.0.4, even though I have the router set to block amazon updates. Rooted it using kingroot 4.1, disabled updates via adb, now I just have to load twrp and a pre-root rom
this is the guide that I was using
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
bluekiwi said:
yes, I have the box, so essentially I will require a usb a to usb a cable
will any usb a to usb a cable work?
edit: somehow my box updated to 5.0.4, even though I have the router set to block amazon updates. Rooted it using kingroot 4.1, disabled updates via adb, now I just have to load twrp and a pre-root rom
this is the guide that I was using
http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
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Should work however why not using the version directed by the guide?
http://links.aftvnews.com/
bula1ca said:
Should work however why not using the version directed by the guide?
http://links.aftvnews.com/
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that was the version that ended up working, thanks
ok, have the fire tv gen 2 box rooted, pre-rooted rom 5.2.1.0 loaded up and running, removed kingroot bloat, went back in to disable ota updates and I get the error "ui connection timed out" when trying to enable su command after shell adb, it will not allow me to have root access
has this ever been solved, other than reloading kingroot?
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Hey guys I have a question i'll be getting Fire TV on Tuesdaym got it for 55$ sweet price!
I already have a Fire STICK.
When i plugged in fire stick connected to wifi it download OTA.
Then it was not-root-able
how do I get the OTA not to update and access the menu? can I do without internet and go to the Fire Menu?
then I would be able to towel root it
but then how do I stop OTA after rooting it?
Thanks guys!
patt2k said:
Hey guys I have a question i'll be getting Fire TV on Tuesdaym got it for 55$ sweet price!
I already have a Fire STICK.
When i plugged in fire stick connected to wifi it download OTA.
Then it was not-root-able
how do I get the OTA not to update and access the menu? can I do without internet and go to the Fire Menu?
then I would be able to towel root it
but then how do I stop OTA after rooting it?
Thanks guys!
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You didn't miss the opportunity to root the fire TV stick, no software version is rootable on that.
For the firetv, start here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-get-passed-a-forced-software-update-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/#more-2768
It may or may not still be rootable from what I understand but you have to be careful to have a chance.
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collindv said:
You didn't miss the opportunity to root the fire TV stick, no software version is rootable on that.
For the firetv, start here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-get-passed-a-forced-software-update-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/#more-2768
It may or may not still be rootable from what I understand but you have to be careful to have a chance.
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Nice thanks!
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/
Hey guys,
we had a nice Fire TV 4K sale here in Germany and so I got that little box. However, now I am a bit confused and I hope that you could help me out.
Shall I update the box?
I learned that I need to root the Box in order to be able to connected my external HDD that is formated with NTFS. That is because originally the Fire TV does not support NTFS. I also learned that getting root is still possible with the newest two fireware versions but way more complicated because you need a A-to-A USB cable.
Of course I could block updates and just root the firmware that is currently installed. But I learned that Kodi is way better integrated into the interface of the newer firmwares. Is it possible to root the old firmware, do an OTA update and still have root on the newest firmware?
Since there are several firmwares out there. Is there any best firmware version that you recommend?
wohltat said:
Hey guys,
we had a nice Fire TV 4K sale here in Germany and so I got that little box. However, now I am a bit confused and I hope that you could help me out.
Shall I update the box?
I learned that I need to root the Box in order to be able to connected my external HDD that is formated with NTFS. That is because originally the Fire TV does not support NTFS. I also learned that getting root is still possible with the newest two fireware versions but way more complicated because you need a A-to-A USB cable.
Of course I could block updates and just root the firmware that is currently installed. But I learned that Kodi is way better integrated into the interface of the newer firmwares. Is it possible to root the old firmware, do an OTA update and still have root on the newest firmware?
Since there are several firmwares out there. Is there any best firmware version that you recommend?
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not sure if this will help.
http://www.aftvnews.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-usb-storage-with-the-amazon-fire-tv/
You could go with either the latest 5.0.5.1 or with 5.0.5. I personally use 5.0.5 because I like using Firestarter to access all my sideloaded apps. Until Firestarter is officially updated by the programmer, you could use Firestopper which has been updated to work on 5.0.5.1.
I also wirelessly transfer movies to my external hard drive which is an NTFS drive so that I can have HD video. I have use the Kingroot method and the USB cable method. I'd also recommend aftvnews.com for guides as they are a great resource (especially for windows users). I also have guides for Mac users over at marksmods.com
How can I install the 5.0.5, I am still on the 5.0.3.1 and I guess the 5.0.5 would be better for me (used it on my aftv stick before) autoupdates will probably lead me to 5.0.5.1, which I try to avoid due to firestarter and sky go
shaDNfro said:
How can I install the 5.0.5, I am still on the 5.0.3.1 and I guess the 5.0.5 would be better for me (used it on my aftv stick before) autoupdates will probably lead me to 5.0.5.1, which I try to avoid due to firestarter and sky go
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http://www.aftvnews.com helped me a lot. You root with kingroot, install recovery, install prerooted 5.0.5.1. Just follow their instructions.
wohltat said:
http://www.aftvnews.com helped me a lot. You root with kingroot, install recovery, install prerooted 5.0.5.1. Just follow their instructions.
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Thx for your reply, I checked that page. But what I really want is the following:
I am currently under 5.0.3.1 original and I want to have 5.0.5 (not 5.0.5.1), but without root! (SkyGo does not run on rooted devices, if it detects root).
I could perform OTA update --> would lead me to 5.0.5.1
What I really want is a way to push the official 5.0.5 to my aftv (best withoug kingrooting, due to the fact you need a full whipe, wich may also then give problems to my sky go accounts, which are limmited).
Is there some way to get an official rom, which I then can push via adb or put it on my aftv, that the aftv detects it and installs it ?
(I can still block the ota update after I am on 5.0.5)...
Bests,
shaDN
Is no one providing the original rom? However, in order to install it, you would need to root and install a recovery first anyways. Just instead of installing a prerooted rom you would install a not rooted one.
hmm, there must be a way to place an update somewhere on the aftv, that the aftv recognizes it as an official update and install it...
just installed 5.0.4, then 5.0.5 then unplugged lan and blocked updates
I love the new update routine
Hi there,
Have a few fire sticks unrooted blocking updates via adb on firmwares 5.05 & 5.01 etc.
Should I upgrade these to the latest 5.2.1 and root with kingroot ?
The next update from amazon may not be rootable via kingroot and the moment will be lost.
What do you guys think. cheers
stoger12 said:
Hi there,
Have a few fire sticks unrooted blocking updates via adb on firmwares 5.05 & 5.01 etc.
Should I upgrade these to the latest 5.2.1 and root with kingroot ?
The next update from amazon may not be rootable via kingroot and the moment will be lost.
What do you guys think. cheers
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Hi,
I can confirm that Fire Stick is rootable on 5.2.1.0 update with Kingoroot App, I have 3 fire sticks with standard remote and bulky plug (all purchased last year before they started shipping with triangular plugs) all of which are rooted on 5.2.1.0 and software updates blocked with command line and also with OpenDNS.
However a Custom Recovery( / Pre-Rooted ROM has not yet been released, but is rumored that Rbox may be working on one
Regards
Connor
xCROSSAx said:
Hi,
I can confirm that Fire Stick is rootable on 5.2.1.0 update with Kingoroot App, I have 3 fire sticks with standard remote and bulky plug (all purchased last year before they started shipping with triangular plugs) all of which are rooted on 5.2.1.0 and software updates blocked with command line and also with OpenDNS.
However a Custom Recovery( / Pre-Rooted ROM has not yet been released, but is rumored that Rbox may be working on one
Regards
Connor
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Kingoroot App fails at 90% for me. Error Code: 0x1DFFFF
Hi Connor,
I've been trying to root my Fire Stick 5.2.1.0 using ADBlink and KingoRoot.
I downloaded the latest version of ADBlink as well as the KingoRoot apk /zip to my windows 10 machine and tried sending the files to the stick. For some reason ADBlink keeps showing my device as offline. I've tried getting the files on the FireStick through ES Explorer with no success. The guide in the forums are great but none say exactly how to transfer the files on the stick. How best can I get the KingoRoot files on the stick so I can achieve the same results you have?
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
TT_Vert said:
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.