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[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]

Want to upgrade my rooted fire TV Gen 2

I got a Fire TV Gen 2 rooted Firmware is 5.04 536116920. I need to upgrade the firmware and want to keep root Mainly because of the the Netflix glitch. I tried to follow the the guide http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-upda...tv-to-the-latest-version-without-losing-root/ but I am getting nowhere
I do not think I got ClockworkMod installed but even for this I got permission error Chmod seems to be applied but no luck!

guliver365 said:
I got a Fire TV Gen 2 rooted Firmware is 5.04 536116920. I need to upgrade the firmware and want to keep root Mainly because of the the Netflix glitch. I tried to follow the the guide http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-upda...tv-to-the-latest-version-without-losing-root/ but I am getting nowhere
I do not think I got ClockworkMod installed but even for this I got permission error Chmod seems to be applied but no luck!
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Head over to AFTVnews.com again and look for his guide on fire tv 2.
You probably be best to install TWRP recovery and then the latest pre rooted ROM. Making sure after all steps you wont update it. As soon as your back into the os run the command to block updates.
Another good suggestion is to make a backup (preferably to micros sd card for space reasons) as soon as you can. Then after you have everything setup.
I just updated my fire tv 2 earlier today very simple to do when you have TWRP. The pre rooted roms are linked in his guide also.
The link you have been looking for is not what is used.

sconnyuk said:
Head over to AFTVnews.com again and look for his guide on fire tv 2.
You probably be best to install TWRP recovery and then the latest pre rooted ROM. Making sure after all steps you wont update it. As soon as your back into the os run the command to block updates.
Another good suggestion is to make a backup (preferably to micros sd card for space reasons) as soon as you can. Then after you have everything setup.
I just updated my fire tv 2 earlier today very simple to do when you have TWRP. The pre rooted roms are linked in his guide also.
The link you have been looking for is not what is used.
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Yes you got it right I Finally updated to 5.2.1.0 and added TWRP following this guide http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2 for a while I was scared since the amazon app was saying update in progress I even rebooted several time to prevent it and stop my rooter but everything is fine and I added the "pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota"
I Just need to install fire starter if it is working with this version

I just updated today from the out-of-box (i think 5.0.1) version that I rooted to the latest images from April 2016 (TWRP as well), and firestarter has been lost for me. I ran a suggested adb line to enable the app (apparently the OS blocks firestarter by name, and has the ability to blacklist/block apps like that without OTA updates). Even though the app showed back up, it's functionality is lost. I've tried firestopper as well, but the FireOS seems to break the homebutton detection, which is why I used the app. Fortunately, I enjoy the new FireOS ability to double-tap home button and see a list of apps, which is where Kodi actually shows up for me, since it won't show in the Recent Apps. Good luck, just wanted to post my anectdote!

AFTV1 Downgrade issue

I've seen that some people were able to successfully downgrade AFTV1 after rooting with Dirtycow. I'm able to get root, but downgrade doesn't seem to work and I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
I have an amazon fire TV V1 with 51.1.4.0_User_514006420 software version. I downloaded the 51.1.0.2_user_510058520 update, renamed it to update.zip, followed the guide (here: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-manually-upgrade-or-downgrade-the-amazon-fire-tv/) for changing the ROM. When I do adb reboot recovery I get this message:
“System update was not successful. Your amazon fire tv will restart in a few minutes and should resume normal operation.”
When it restarts, it’s still on the same version I had. I’ve tried pushing the stock recovery image like the bottom of the upgrade/downgrade guide suggested, but it doesn’t seem to work. Does someone have any other ideas on how to get this to work?
I checked that the update checks out with the md5 hash. I just can’t get it to work. What should I try to do next? Is there a better guide? I'd like to install a pre-rooted ROM.

On the off chance that Amazon changed the 51.1.0.2 image they are serving, try downloading and using the one from here. Then follow my guide here to install it. You should also check the md5 hash value of the 51.1.0.2 image AFTER it has been transferred to the FTV1 by following this guide.
If you still have problems, copy and paste your entire ADB/shell text here so I can see if you did anything wrong.

@AFTVnews.com thanks for the response! I checked the md5 and it seemed to have matched. I re-ran through the steps an it appears I may have put command in cache instead of cache/recovery. It pushed successfully.
Now... it seems like that version of AFTV is strange. It has a lock screen and my aftv remote won't allow me to unlock it. Here is an image of what I see: Locked Amazon fire TV Screen so I can't open it to run towel root. Any ideas?
Update: I was able to get passed the lock screen by clicking a bunch of buttons on the remote at the same time. I'm rooted again! I'll continue the guide! Thanks for your work on this!
Update2: I'm running the latest version of the rooted software. Thanks for the guides!

uofirob said:
@AFTVnews.com
Update2: I'm running the latest version of the rooted software. Thanks for the guides!
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Awesome. Glad it worked out.

Last night, I stopped after the custom latest rooted version of the ROM was installed. I keep getting "Amazon is unable to connect to the service" when going to the different menu options. Do I have to disable my firewall rules on my router, or was it just an oddity?
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Awesome. Glad it worked out.
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I confirmed that I'm still getting the unable to connect to service last night. Should I just do a factory reset? Would that help? At this moment, the only way for me to launch apps is to go through System -> Manage Applications and it's really annoying. I was able to confirm that Kodi was able to connect to the internet, so I know that it's not the connection.

uofirob said:
I confirmed that I'm still getting the unable to connect to service last night. Should I just do a factory reset? Would that help? At this moment, the only way for me to launch apps is to go through System -> Manage Applications and it's really annoying. I was able to confirm that Kodi was able to connect to the internet, so I know that it's not the connection.
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Since you're rooted and on the latest prerooted ROM, you should remove the domain blocks on your router/firewall. It sounds like that's the issue. Just be sure you have done method 1 at the very least from my update blocking guide. You can also do method 5 to be extra safe.

I tried removing the firewall blocks but I still get "We are currently unable to contact our servers." Should I re-add the firewall blocks and factory reset?
UPDATE: I was able to resolve this by signing in to my amazon account. Apparently for some reason it signed me out. Thanks for all of your help!
AFTVnews.com said:
Since you're rooted and on the latest prerooted ROM, you should remove the domain blocks on your router/firewall. It sounds like that's the issue. Just be sure you have done method 1 at the very least from my update blocking guide. You can also do method 5 to be extra safe.
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What is the best model to hack for free stuff?

I want to buy one and get the best. Thanks

doctor-cool said:
I want to buy one and get the best. Thanks
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A used FireTV Box 4k (2015) with confirmed firmware 5.2.1.1 (or lower 5.x) and blocked updates. This can be rooted by KingRoot and then the prerooted stock image 5.2.6.2 can be installed.
The FireTV Box 4k (2015) is the fastest Fire TV device currently available.
The update servers should be blocked in the router before connecting the box to the network.

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A used FireTV Box 4k (2015) with confirmed firmware 5.2.1.1 (or lower 5.x) and blocked updates. This can be rooted by KingRoot and then the prerooted stock image 5.2.6.2 can be installed.
The FireTV Box 4k (2015) is the fastest Fire TV device currently available.
The update servers should be blocked in the router before connecting the box to the network.
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Do you think I need to get this or can I get a better deal? https://www.ebay.com

doctor-cool said:
Do you think I need to get this or can I get a better deal? https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Amazon...488509&hash=item4b3ad8b717:g:mMIAAOSw2ilamG0~
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That is perfect!

rainman74 said:
A used FireTV Box 4k (2015) with confirmed firmware 5.2.1.1 (or lower 5.x) and blocked updates. This can be rooted by KingRoot and then the prerooted stock image 5.2.6.2 can be installed.
The update servers should be blocked in the router before connecting the box to the network.
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Got it! The seller said the firmware on this unit is probably 5.0.5.1. Is there a list of update servers to block? I've rooted the Note 4 but I know nothing about firetv

doctor-cool said:
Got it! The seller said the firmware on this unit is probably 5.0.5.1. Is there a list of update servers to block? I've rooted the Note 4 but I know nothing about firetv
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How to block software updates

rainman74 said:
A used FireTV Box 4k (2015) with confirmed firmware 5.2.1.1 (or lower 5.x) and blocked updates. This can be rooted by KingRoot and then the prerooted stock image 5.2.6.2 can be installed.
The FireTV Box 4k (2015) is the fastest Fire TV device currently available.
The update servers should be blocked in the router before connecting the box to the network.
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Devivered today. It's on 5.0.5.1 , I think I got passed the update by pulling the ethernet cable as soon as it established a connection. I had to watch the introduction video but then it let me register. I used an A to C usb cable from my computer to run the adb command "adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota" From the Method 2 Guide. I think I'm safe but I don't want to connected to the internet till I'm sure.
Method 3: Block updates via Router didn't seem to work for me because the file test downloaded even after blocking the domains. I've been trying to find the best, most up-to-date rooting method. I got Minimal ADB and Fastboot working. Any help will be appreciated.

doctor-cool said:
Devivered today. It's on 5.0.5.1 , I think I got passed the update by pulling the ethernet cable as soon as it established a connection. I had to watch the introduction video but then it let me register. I used an A to C usb cable from my computer to run the adb command "adb shell pm hide com.amazon.device.software.ota" From the Method 2 Guide. I think I'm safe but I don't want to connected to the internet till I'm sure.
Method 3: Block updates via Router didn't seem to work for me because the file test downloaded even after blocking the domains. I've been trying to find the best, most up-to-date rooting method. I got Minimal ADB and Fastboot working. Any help will be appreciated.
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You've already done the hardest part.
Now plug in a USB mouse (or an apk that simulates a mouse) and sideload KingRoot 4.80 or 4.90 (it needs a mouse on the indroduction screen to touch the button and swipe it up) and run it, it may be that KingRoot doesn't make it the first time, then just start again. After the 2nd or last 3rd time I always had 100% success, the FireTV starts again in between, that's normal.
If you then have root, you install TWRP and then rbox latest prerooted firmware 5.2.6.2.
TWRP
Firmware
You can skip the Managing Stock Recovery section.

rainman74 said:
You've already done the hardest part.
Now plug in a USB mouse (or an apk that simulates a mouse) and sideload KingRoot 4.80 or 4.90 (it needs a mouse on the indroduction screen to touch the button and swipe it up) and run it, it may be that KingRoot doesn't make it the first time, then just start again. After the 2nd or last 3rd time I always had 100% success, the FireTV starts again in between, that's normal.
If you then have root, you install TWRP and then rbox latest prerooted firmware 5.2.6.2.
TWRP
Firmware
You can skip the Managing Stock Recovery section.
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I have tried to use kingroot from pc and no luck, says something about krhelper4pc. I tried 4.80 installed on fire tv and reboots at 35% and after reboot starts over. Tried 4.90 installed on fire tv and reboots after 36% then starts again at 36% then fails. Tried about 6 or 7 times always fails. Any ideas? Also I'm on 5.2.1.1 firmware which I read is still rootable.

BRICK0044 said:
I have tried to use kingroot from pc and no luck, says something about krhelper4pc. I tried 4.80 installed on fire tv and reboots at 35% and after reboot starts over. Tried 4.90 installed on fire tv and reboots after 36% then starts again at 36% then fails. Tried about 6 or 7 times always fails. Any ideas? Also I'm on 5.2.1.1 firmware which I read is still rootable.
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KingRoot needs an internet connection.
If that doesn't solve the problem, I'll send you my version on Tuesday. You could try KingoRoot as an alternative.
Hope Amazon hasn't taken KingRoot off for FireTVs.

rainman74 said:
KingRoot needs an internet connection.
If that doesn't solve the problem, I'll send you my version on Tuesday. You could try KingoRoot as an alternative.
Hope Amazon hasn't taken KingRoot off for FireTVs.
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I did have an internet connection and after I posted I tried abour 6 other versions of Kingroot. One of them seemed to get all the way through. But when I checked with root checker it said not rooted. I will try KingoRoot today. Thank you.

rainman74 said:
KingRoot needs an internet connection.
If that doesn't solve the problem, I'll send you my version on Tuesday. You could try KingoRoot as an alternative.
Hope Amazon hasn't taken KingRoot off for FireTVs.
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Thank you very much. KingoRoot worked first time. Installed TWRP and rbox's prerooted firmware and disabled updates and checked to make sure they can't be downloaded. I'm lovin it.

BRICK0044 said:
Thank you very much. KingoRoot worked first time. Installed TWRP and rbox's prerooted firmware and disabled updates and checked to make sure they can't be downloaded. I'm lovin it.
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Perfect :good:

Rainman74, where are you finding this apk? com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia . Thanks in advance.

BRICK0044 said:
Rainman74, where are you finding this apk? com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia . Thanks in advance.
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com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia

rainman74 said:
com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.nvidia
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Thanks again, I was looking on the fire tv with es filemanager. Over thinking it I guess.

rainman74 said:
Perfect :good:
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Please Can I get a copy?

doctor-cool said:
Please Can I get a copy?
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of what?

rainman74 said:
of what?
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The Kingroot you used. I have not had success with I I have used.

doctor-cool said:
the kingroot you used. I have not had success with i i have used.
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View attachment KingRoot-4.8.0.apk
View attachment Kingo-Root-4.2.9.apk
View attachment Mouse-Toggle-for-Fire-TV-1.08.apk (mouse emulator to control the KingRoot start screen)
Mouse Toggle for Fire TV:
First install the APK on an Android tablet or phone, then select your Fire TV and the app installs the main Fire TV app via sideload to the Fire TV.
Alternatively the official Google Play Store Version

Firetv2: need help unblocking updates, unrooting, etc

Hi guys. I have a FireTV 4k box. The 2nd gen one.
When I bought it way back upon release a few years ago, I rooted it, used it for a bit, and put it in a box. Just recently I took it back out and started using it again.
Whatever method I used to root it etc is unknown, as it was afew years ago, and I can't find anything similar anywhere online. At the time, downloader wasn't a thing, and you had to adb in and sideload apps.
I am currently on 5.2.6.3
The box won't update at all.
I adb' into the box, and found SU doesn't work. I was able to get temp root via mtk-su and successfully ran the pm unhide com.amazon.device.software.ota and pm enable com.amazon.device.software.ota commands.
The firetv will now at least SEARCH for updates (where it wouldn't before) but doesn't find any to install.
The manage_recovery command to check status won't run. Says manage_recovery not found.
I'm not sure what to do next.
I just want it back to completely stock.
I'm having issues with apps working, but upon restart of the firetv the somehow get transferred to a non-existent sd card and will no longer run.
Netflix in particular.
Can you guys give any guidance here?

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Hi guys. I have a FireTV 4k box. The 2nd gen one.
When I bought it way back upon release a few years ago, I rooted it, used it for a bit, and put it in a box. Just recently I took it back out and started using it again.
Whatever method I used to root it etc is unknown, as it was afew years ago, and I can't find anything similar anywhere online. At the time, downloader wasn't a thing, and you had to adb in and sideload apps.
I am currently on 5.2.6.3
The box won't update at all.
I adb' into the box, and found SU doesn't work. I was able to get temp root via mtk-su and successfully ran the pm unhide com.amazon.device.software.ota and pm enable com.amazon.device.software.ota commands.
The firetv will now at least SEARCH for updates (where it wouldn't before) but doesn't find any to install.
The manage_recovery command to check status won't run. Says manage_recovery not found.
I'm not sure what to do next.
I just want it back to completely stock.
I'm having issues with apps working, but upon restart of the firetv the somehow get transferred to a non-existent sd card and will no longer run.
Netflix in particular.
Can you guys give any guidance here?
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I know you wish to go back to stock but perhaps you may wish to use the new and improved root (Magisk or Supersu) and upgrade your box that way.
The Sloane 2nd generation Firetv Box can now be fully unlocked. This will allow you to upgrade your box to a more recent firmware.
A simple step by step guide can be found here :
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] FireTV 2 (sloane)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 2nd gen Fire TV (sloane) Current relase: amonet-sloane-v1.1 NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device if you're already rooted or you have TWRP. NOTE: If something goes...
forum.xda-developers.com
Hope this helps
Regards

That is a good idea, and may work. I'll give it a shot and see what happens, thanks!
Hopefully it fixes whatever bug is causing apps to flag as installed on a non-existent SD card and no longer run.
All I'm looking for, really.

zx7ninja said:
That is a good idea, and may work. I'll give it a shot and see what happens, thanks!
Hopefully it fixes whatever bug is causing apps to flag as installed on a non-existent SD card and no longer run.
All I'm looking for, really.
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Yeah it's just really old firmware tbh so the cert.zip and/or the ota update apks are probably deprecated.
Goto unlock root twrp unbrick Sloane thread here :
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] FireTV 2 (sloane)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 2nd gen Fire TV (sloane) Current relase: amonet-sloane-v1.1 NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device if you're already rooted or you have TWRP. NOTE: If something goes...
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Just have a read through the OP on page one and familiarise yourself. Follow it to the letter and you'll be able to update your box no problem.
If you need any help just ask and someone will be around to help you out if need be.
Regards

Is there an advantage of doing this over the pre-rooted rooms flashed in TWRP? I have a rooted fire TV v2 that I have done periodic updates on but it seems like it always has another update to do. Updates are blocked but it pops a message randomly saying there is and update giving 60 seconds to respond or it reboots trying to update. Would this method of root/updates be easier or more up to date?

ottoguy said:
Is there an advantage of doing this over the pre-rooted rooms flashed in TWRP? I have a rooted fire TV v2 that I have done periodic updates on but it seems like it always has another update to do. Updates are blocked but it pops a message randomly saying there is and update giving 60 seconds to respond or it reboots trying to update. Would this method of root/updates be easier or more up to date?
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Definitely unlock Sloane with this new method.
IMO you have FULL control over the box. Also you have more easier management of your root access (Magisk Manager)
OTA can be handled easily either by adb command or use an app such as luckypatcher to disable/enable ota onscreen.
I would recommend this unlock to anyone wanting a more upto date root and fireos.