install Zips without Recovery (eg. AFTV Stick) - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

i have found a small App was can install zip without Recovery called FlashGordon http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250555
my Idea is to install Open Gapps so we have a fully working PlayStore on our rooted FireTV Stick.
I know its a risk for brick the Stick but i think its possible.

Not possible...
Flash Gordon is only working on android versions up to kitkat, because of the different location of (system) apps in Lollipop (and up).
Alternatives working on lollipop (and up):
FlashFire (which needs SuperSU)
Flashify
Me, I don't trust such applications; I've bricked my stick last week, but Amazon repaired it for free... :good:
Now I've moved every app out of the gapps-for-tv-package to /system. Everything's working - except play store and settings...
Sorry for my terrible English...

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Why won't SuperSU update on CM13?

My Tab Pro 8.4 has been bootloader unlocked since I got it months ago. It has always run a custom ROM, usually just CM12 nightlies with root from SuperSU flashed in TWRP and no Xposed or other "fancy" stuff installed. Since the CM nightlies shifted to CM13 I can't get SuperSU to "update" (the notice that says you must update SuperSU). I've tried reflashing, I've tried wiping and doing new installation from CM13, I've tried different versions of SuperSU. Nothing works to successfully install an updated SuperSU. I've never had this problem before. I've read everything I can find and found several places where something like this is being discussed, but no path to resolution. How can I fix this?
I believe SuperSU doesn't work in CM13. Just use the built-in root method. Open the developer options and use the root method in there.
Sicron said:
I believe SuperSU doesn't work in CM13. Just use the built-in root method. Open the developer options and use the root method in there.
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I've tried using only the built-in root method. I set it to "both APPS and ABP" (or whatever that last option is). That's not enough for Root Explorer, not enough for PIE Control, not enough for AdAway, at least in my case. All those apps still indicate that I'm not rooted.
Both AdAway and Rootexplorer work fine for me. Actually, I haven't seen a root app that doesn't work with the built-in root.
Sicron said:
Both AdAway and Rootexplorer work fine for me. Actually, I haven't seen a root app that doesn't work with the built-in root.
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Hmmm. Well, that'd be a great solution for me so I'll give it another go. Wipe wipe wipe, flash a CM13 daily, flash CM13 GAPPS, wipe Dalvic cache and cache, reboot. In Settings, enable Developer Options, set Root Access to Apps and ADB. Reboot. If that's not the recommended procedure I hope someone will let me know.
Sicron said:
Both AdAway and Rootexplorer work fine for me. Actually, I haven't seen a root app that doesn't work with the built-in root.
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Well, maybe the problem I have is different than the one I THOUGHT I had. Wiped, installed CM13 daily, installed CM13 GAPPS, set Root Access in System/Developer Options/Root Access to Apps and ADB. I guess root access exists but I'm not sure. In Root Explorer I CAN switch folders from Read/Write to Read Only (normally a root only option) and AdAway installed and ran fine. BUT -- in PIE Control I still get "Can not, rooted only" when I try to use the "Back" command. There is often a "hashtag" (or "pound sign") symbol in the Status Bar, just as there would be if I needed to update SuperSU, but the symbol is on the far RIGHT and doesn't correspond to any message in the drop down box. Plus, I have never seen the pop up box that normally appears to ask me if I want to grant root access to an app or process. So, what am I? Partially rooted?
It has full root, sounds like the app needs updating for CM13 and / or other root methods. (not CM13's fault)
otyg said:
It has full root, sounds like the app needs updating for CM13 and / or other root methods. (not CM13's fault)
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What I'm reading here makes sense but there must be another variable. My phone (Moto X Pure) is running a custom MM ROM, SuperSU DOES install and run just fine, I get all the expected root prompts and controls and the Back button (which requires root) works in PIE Control. I'm guessing, therefore, that the "problem" lies with CM13 as a specific MM ROM rather than with all MM ROMs. Time to flash a different MM ROM on my SM-T320.

State Of Xposed on Shield

So this thread will be about the general state of Xposed on our shield TV's. If you have any questions or need help related to Xposed on the Shield TV, feel free to ask.
First Things First, Xposed does work on the 2.1 firmware. (If someone on the Vulcan preview could chime in about 3.0 that would be great.)
Steps to install Xposed on 2.1 (Assuming you already have a working recovery)
1) Download xposed-vXX-sdk22-arm64.zip and XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk from this thread.
either adb push it to /sdcard/ or use a thumb drive etc etc.
2) ADB reboot recovery
3) Preform a full backup IMPORTANT (I did 2 backups, one to internal storage, and another to external usb, better safe than sorry!)
4) Flash xposed-vXX-sdk22-arm64.zip (Wiping cache after is optional)
4) Reboot to system, Booting will take longer than usual, it took about 5 minutes on my 16gb, but could take longer.
5) Install XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk (ES file explorer works great for this, you can download it from playstore)
6) Open up Xposed installer once installed, select framework, and it should show Xposed framework version 80 is active. If not, repeat steps 1-4, If you're still having problems, ask here. From the installer you can install modules, just make sure to activate them and reboot!​
Steps to install Xposed on 3.0 MM (with a working recovery)
1) Download xposed-vXX-sdk23-arm64.zip and XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk from this thread.
either adb push it to /sdcard/ or use a thumb drive etc etc.
2) ADB reboot recovery
3) Preform a full backup IMPORTANT (I did 2 backups, one to internal storage, and another to external usb, better safe than sorry!)
4) Flash xposed-vXX-sdk23-arm64.zip (Wiping cache after is optional)
4) Reboot to system, Booting will take longer than usual, it took about 5 minutes on my 16gb, but could take longer.
5) Install XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk (ES file explorer works great for this, you can download it from playstore)
6) Open up Xposed installer once installed, select framework, and it should show Xposed framework version 80 is active. If not, repeat steps 1-4, If you're still having problems, ask here. From the installer you can install modules, just make sure to activate them and reboot!​
I've only tried 2 modules so far, one works, one doesn't. If You have tried a module and it does or doesn't work, please comment with the version and I'll add it to this list.
WORKING
NoSafeVolumeWarning V1.7 Stable (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/module-nosafevolumewarning-t2718933/)
App Settings (http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings) (Thanks Andy4Shurr)
Xprivacy http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xprivacy-ultimate-android-privacy-app-t2320783 (thanks Bradwatson and banderos101)
NOT WORKING
Youtube Adaway V3.1.1 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/app-t2547316)
Reservado
happydish said:
Reservado
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Also Reserved, just in case.
Hi,
Have you tried with shield 3.0? Does it works with systemless root?
Change in install procedure?
Thank you for your feedback
olivier.bossaer said:
Hi,
Have you tried with shield 3.0? Does it works with systemless root?
Change in install procedure?
Thank you for your feedback
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Haven't tried it yet, been super busy with school, currently running 3.0 stock (not even rooted). If you try it, let me know if it works! I don't see why it shouldn't
olivier.bossaer said:
Hi,
Have you tried with shield 3.0? Does it works with systemless root?
Change in install procedure?
Thank you for your feedback
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Nope, did not work for me
after flashing the zip it keeps booting forever
Arf!
I haven't time to test now.
But seems unfortunate...
Hope there will be a workaround!
Envoyé de mon Nexus 6 en utilisant Tapatalk
I installed Xposed on the 3.0 update. Had no issues. Also installed Xprivacy. Hoping to bypass mlb blackouts with mlb.TV.
I went through the standard process for installing it. Basically the exact steps of the OP but the newest version of the framework.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk
App Settings module works perfectly.
Xposed and root are working fine for me on 3.0 update, I'll write another guide maybe later today, but the steps are the same, just with the updated zip (SDK 23 for MM).
Brad, is Xprivacy working for you? Any problems?
happydish said:
Xposed and root are working fine for me on 3.0 update, I'll write another guide maybe later today, but the steps are the same, just with the updated zip (SDK 23 for MM).
Brad, is Xprivacy working for you? Any problems?
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I can also confirm sucess with the sdk23 MM latest version and shield marshmellow
Xprivacy seems to be working well, except ondemand doesnt seem to pop up for any, or at least some, of the storage restrictions..........im not sure if xprivacy has been updated for marshmellow, so im not sure if storage restriction is working, i will pay attention next time i install an app from scratch........
Andy4Shurr said:
App Settings module works perfectly.
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Andy can u help me.I have installed xposed and it says it is active.Than i instaled App Settings and when i try to change Dpi or other app setting nothing happens.(i have stock 6.0 ...3.0 rooted)
Installed root and xposed on 3.0 no problems, just needed to use pen stick because adaptive storage. Cannot seem to access the bootloader via hardware method (wait 3 secs then hold power button). I Tried many variations of it to no avail... Also I have to reflash the boot loader every time to access it. If I choose kernel recovery from bootloader it just shows the android with a warning / error.
Using Xposed mod Unbeloved Hosts and Lucky Patcher. Between the two I can filter 99% of all ads.
keep getting a error when tryin to flash with twrp on my nvidia shield tv whats is the corret zip for my device? Thanks all.
K I got Xposed installed MM 3.0 But when I use KODI if I have a stream playing it stops a few mins in, If I stop all of the modules in xposed and restart KODI Starts to work again, no probleems streaming. So it has to be Xposed or one of the modules I was using. Luck Patcher, App settings, Xprivecy, yourtube, MinGaurd (Not sure full name der) , YouTube AdAway.
Just installed the latest version of Xposed following the steps on the guide. I'm on 3.3 update, rooted. No problems so far. Will test some modules and report back.
joelcool69 said:
Just installed the latest version of Xposed following the steps on the guide. I'm on 3.3 update, rooted. No problems so far. Will test some modules and report back.
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I finally unlocked my bootloader and rooted my Shield after using it for about a year. I use Xposed regularly on my Nexus 6P but wanted to know if anyone has information about Youtube Adaway Module working (or alternative). So far seems like it doesn't work everywhere.
Are there any other modules worth getting on Xposed for Android TV? Perhaps something for Xbox 360 Controllers?
Also would be very interested in Youtube HDR if anyone has a workaround seeing that it's supported officially by Youtube but their Youtube for Android TV app literally hasn't been updated since April so I take it we'll have to wait a few months. Not fun considering my 4K HDR tv has been waiting a year for this.
Thanks in Advance.
copticwalad said:
I finally unlocked my bootloader and rooted my Shield after using it for about a year. I use Xposed regularly on my Nexus 6P but wanted to know if anyone has information about Youtube Adaway Module working (or alternative). So far seems like it doesn't work everywhere.
Are there any other modules worth getting on Xposed for Android TV? Perhaps something for Xbox 360 Controllers?
Also would be very interested in Youtube HDR if anyone has a workaround seeing that it's supported officially by Youtube but their Youtube for Android TV app literally hasn't been updated since April so I take it we'll have to wait a few months. Not fun considering my 4K HDR tv has been waiting a year for this.
Thanks in Advance.
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Well, Youtube Adaway Module it's working for me. About 1 hr of continuous playback and no one single ad. Xprivacy and Marshmallow SD Fix working too.
Now that Nougat has been out for months and Xposed not working on it, has anyone figured out a way to block Youtube ads? I know arter97 has patched youtube apks but nothing yet for the Shield.
Does Adguard work on Android TV?

[Q] Fire Phone: SuperSU-me, Xposed Framework and other Issues

Hi,
I just got a fire phone and I'm facing multiple issues. It updated to 4.6.6.1 once i started it. Now I want it to act like a normal android phone so I installed google now launcher.
Next thing i wanted to do is to customize the laucher. So I did research how to root it. Did it with kingroot and afterwards followed various instructions to change to superSu. Non of them worked. Neither via adb nor SuperSU me nor the terminal version. only rooted when on kingsroot. SuperSU binaries also would never succesfuly update. Anyways.
So after I got the root, I wanted to install Xposed Framework to finally customize the launcher. Now xposed is saying, that it is not (yet) compatible wit the ANdorid SDK Version 19 or my Prozessor architecture. (armeabi-v7a)
I'm running the phone on german language. Don't know what to do anymore with both. SUpersu and Xposed. Appreciate any help.
So you already bought Super-Sume-Pro? Good, because removing / replacing Kingroot was possible even with the (early) free version of Super-Sume (9.1.6).
Download this old version* of Kinguser.
Yes, like always, it's classified as a virus / exploit / PUP, because it uses very aggressive methods of achieving root.
"But Bingo, this is only Kinguser, I need Kingroot."
No you don't. I used this combo many times, it always worked, from the latest version down to Fire OS 4.6.1 when I first tried it.
Uninstall your current version of Kingroot / Kinguser and remove the leftover folders from the internal storage.
Install the old version (disable auto update within in the app, it can be quite annoying), let it "achieve" root, disable WiFi if you want.
Run Super-Sume. It will have no problem replacing Kinguser with 2 steps.
Download this compatible version of the Xposed Installer.
Install framework, etc. You know the drill.
For BusyBox, I'd recommend either Stericson's version or Meefik's.
I tested one of my devices with 4.6.6.1 and the above mentioned customizations (mainly to enjoy microG on Fire OS ^^), so I can say it definitely works.
* Had to use OCH, because the "good guys" like Dropbox and Google Drive won't allow hosting / linking this file, since it's a bad azz virüs.
I always found W0lfdroid's script to be quite effective and efficient in removing Kingroot:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
Plonko said:
I always found W0lfdroid's script to be quite effective and efficient in removing Kingroot.
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Ugh, so many letters, I'm so confused, please... no more, let's stay with "dumb it down". This saves time so I can roll around in my own feces. :victory:
Plonko said:
I always found W0lfdroid's script to be quite effective and efficient in removing Kingroot:
http://www.w0lfdroid.com/2015/05/How-to-Remove-Replace-KingUser-KingRoot-with-SuperSU.html
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W0lfdorid was one of the versions i tried. no success. I can start the script but then it says failure and every single steps fails. I finally made it to the supersu installed, but it wont update the binaries. installation always failed
coolni said:
W0lfdorid was one of the versions i tried. no success. I can start the script but then it says failure and every single steps fails. I finally made it to the supersu installed, but it wont update the binaries. installation always failed
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Hmmmm...I don't know what to say. I just used it today after returning a phone to stock Fire OS for my niece. The only thing I can think of is I'm using an earlier version of Kingroot? I'm using KingRoot-4.1.0.524.apk if that matters. I can try to PM it to you, but I'm not sure it will work because, as Bingo mentioned, it is seen as a virus by most servers.
Yup, I also used the oldest version I had on my PC, this way I can avoid the cat and mouse game between Kingroot and Super-Sume ^^ ... well, for the Fire Phone and some "older" KitKat devices that is.
But since 'coolni' popped his Fire Phone cherry just recently, he naturally went for a current version of Kingroot and he's also on the latest Fire OS release; thought process = better bring the big guns so that root is guaranteed.
Bingo Bronson said:
Yup, I also used the oldest version I had on my PC, this way I can avoid the cat and mouse game between Kingroot and Super-Sume ^^ ... well, for the Fire Phone and some "older" KitKat devices that is.
But since 'coolni' popped his Fire Phone cherry just recently, he naturally went for a current version of Kingroot and he's also on the latest Fire OS release; thought process = better bring the big guns so that root is guaranteed.
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can anybody help to root 4.6.6.1 ?
Kingroot 4.0.0.233 from zip file did not work on my phone with 4.6.6.1.
Having problems on custom recovery
Hello sir I am using amazon 4.6.6.1 almost 1 year ago I have backed up my custom recovery from flashify and deleted accidentally now I need that but can't do anything I have tried most things to get back but can't and also can't root my phone with king root I am installing it but it's saying that app not installed any solution please my email is [email protected]

[HELP THREAD] cm-14.1 on LG-G3 (Model: D8555)

I decided to update my phone from CM13 to CM14.1 the other day without having read anything about CM14 and not realising how new it was (yes I know, stupid thing to do!).
So after the update I've had nothing but problems with google services not working properly, so I uninstalled google services from the apps menu within the phone, downloaded the Android 7.1, ARM, Stock version of GAPPS from opengapps.org and booted my phone into TWRP and flashed the newest version of gapps.
This fixed the issue with google services not responding, however now none of my apps work.
Anytime I try to load an app such as facebook, email, browser. My phone will freeze for several minutes and then the app will just tell me its stopped responding.
Does anybody have any advice on what to do? (I dont care if the result is that I have to wipe the phone and lose everything on it, just want my phone to work again!)
Edit: an additional piece of info, any time I try to do something that requires root access (for example moving an app to my SD card) my phone will tell me that I don't have root access, even though I must because I'm using cyanogenmod...
Rhaom said:
I decided to update my phone from CM13 to CM14.1 the other day without having read anything about CM14 and not realising how new it was (yes I know, stupid thing to do!).
So after the update I've had nothing but problems with google services not working properly, so I uninstalled google services from the apps menu within the phone, downloaded the Android 7.1, ARM, Stock version of GAPPS from opengapps.org and booted my phone into TWRP and flashed the newest version of gapps.
This fixed the issue with google services not responding, however now none of my apps work.
Anytime I try to load an app such as facebook, email, browser. My phone will freeze for several minutes and then the app will just tell me its stopped responding.
Does anybody have any advice on what to do? (I dont care if the result is that I have to wipe the phone and lose everything on it, just want my phone to work again!)
Edit: an additional piece of info, any time I try to do something that requires root access (for example moving an app to my SD card) my phone will tell me that I don't have root access, even though I must because I'm using cyanogenmod...
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Try doing a clean flash of the rom along with the respective gapps package. You have to flash the rom and gapps together. And for the root issue, you have to first turn ON root from the developer options in settings.
Sreerag ag said:
Try doing a clean flash of the rom along with the respective gapps package. You have to flash the rom and gapps together. And for the root issue, you have to first turn ON root from the developer options in settings.
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Scrap this, solved the additional problem I was having.
Thank you for your assistance, all is working well now
Hi guys, is there a way to change the carrier name? The correct name for my carrier is "telecom Italia spa", not "... Italiz spa". Thanks in advance.

2017 security patches for 5.1.1 stock rom?

Hi there. Has anybody built a ROM with the following specs?
- based on stock 14.6.A.1.236 (android 5.1.1)
- pre-rooted
- all security patches added, e.g. patches for those 10 critical bugs that have just been fixed
It is not stock but aosp: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/orig-development/rom-jaguar-amami-lp5-1-1-r37-hardened-t3396713
In Jaguar you get all the patches within 1 or 2 days. I am using it atm.
Alright, I just switched to Jaguar.
But it wasn't easy. Dual recovery with Philz & TWRP 2.8.x defended itself very persistently. Installing TWRP 3.0.2 had no effect - neither in recovery partition nor in FOTA kernel. Even the uninstall zip of dual recovery couldn't wipe TWRP 2.8.x, although the script said it had run successfully. So I kept installing images into different partitions in fastboot mode (which was the only mode that kept working all the time). In the end TWRP 3.0.2 suddenly appeared after 3 hours.
In Jaguar it was also a bit fiddling to get AFWall+ working. Optimumpro's dowload has a rather old version, which kept blocking all traffic. But after removing it and installing the current v2.9.1 it worked. Now I've installed all apps I need. Everything seems to work except for Gmail. That one always crashes on start. Its background process also steadily crashes, so every other minute I see a popup that tells me "Unfortunately, Gmail has stopped". Clearing cache and data has not solved the problem. Stopping sync had no effect either. Maybe re-installing the gapps.zip in TWRP will help...
I also had problems to install TWRP 3.0.2 persistantly. My solution was to install Philz TWRP 2.8 and inside TWRP 2.8 I flashed 3.0.2. After that only 3.0.2 TWRP was available.
OptimusPro pointed out that Internet is only working if you allow apps in AFWall.
I switched AFWall+ from white-listing to black-listing and put nothing on the list, so currently everything can access the internet. And that's also what I tried in the older version of AFWall+, but it didn't work there.
One more question: where did you find the zip (for installation in recovery) of TWRP 3.0.2? I can only find img files for installation with fastboot.
I think in optimuspro version he disabled it?
you do not need a zip. In TWRP 2.8 go to INSTALL and there should be a button "Install Image" Then you can load and flash an img file.
Oh, I didn't know that you can flash img files in some recoveries. However the only partition I can select in TWRP for installation is /boot. Well, I proceed with the installation just for the fun of it... (some minutes later)... and yes, it has really overwritten /boot. That's not where a recovery belongs.
Anyway, now I can hopefully solve my problems. I use a lot of Google applications, but I guess I took a package that overwrote some files in /system that are not compatible with the rest of optimuspro's ROM. So I just flash everything again, but this time with a smaller gapps package. Let's give "micro" a try...
edit: No, that was not the solution. Gmail is still crashing.
Which opengapps version are you using?
I use arm, 5.1, pico. And then I just download the gapps from the play store.
I do not have gmail account, so I cannot test gmail. It is strange that it is not working. I meand it is just a mail app or is it so deep diving in the system?
First I tried gapps "stock". Now I see that this package was too big, because it not only installed a bunch of apps I don't need, it also removed SlimPie launcher, the camera app, and the mail app that comes with Jaguar. I guess it also removed some more apps... probably every app that could be replaced by a Google app.
Now in the 2nd run I used gapps "micro". It looks like none of the Jaguar apps have been removed. Gmail still came with the gapps package, but now it has been installed side by side with the mail app that comes with Jaguar. The same for the launcher. And of course I had to install some apps in play store (e.g. maps), which were not included in the package.
Well, I'm not sure if I like the Jaguar ROM. Sure it has the right priorities. But aside from gmail I might have found some more problems. I installed Automate in order to automatically turn on/off wifi when coming home/leaving home. Turning wifi off (and using cellular data) works fine, but when coming home and wifi is being enabled AFWall+ blocks wifi traffic. So far I could manage to unblock wifi only by activating/deactivating airplane mode (or rebooting of course). And there might be problems with WhatsApp as well. Sometimes I don't receive messages until WhatsApp has been opened. Maybe the background process doesn't run or it is not able to receive data, even over wifi. Maybe AFWall+ is blocking traffic again... or some security defaults are blocking WhatsApp. I don't know. Threema doesn't seem to have the same problems, it works very well on Jaguar.
Whats App is working for me withour problems. And AFWall+ runs normal.
But yeah, I would say that custom roms are always trickier than stock roms. But for me Jaguar is the only rom where I can say, that I am on best security level. So I can live with the issues I have.
I realized that I need to do the gps fix which is mentioned in th main thread.

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