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[q] got new AFTV, stuck on updating page after blocking domains

So I just got an AFTV off of eBay and it looks like I have a rootable version (no alternating language to german on the start screen) but after blocking the domains on my router, it still wants to update and doesn't seem to go past that to the initial setup like the guides say. I know some people had this issue, but am confused what my options are now.
Thanks in advance
EDIT: so i saw someone suggest using the dnsmasq option in Tomato routers to redirect the amazon servers to go to 127.0.0.1 which i did. now the screen says it's "trying to update but cannot contact our services. we will keep trying". after a few more minutes its asking me to unplug my power for a few seconds and then try again

Make sure you're NOT blocking "firs-ta-g7g.amazon.com".
barrist said:
So I just got an AFTV off of eBay and it looks like I have a rootable version (no alternating language to german on the start screen) but after blocking the domains on my router, it still wants to update and doesn't seem to go past that to the initial setup like the guides say. I know some people had this issue, but am confused what my options are now.
Thanks in advance
EDIT: so i saw someone suggest using the dnsmasq option in Tomato routers to redirect the amazon servers to go to 127.0.0.1 which i did. now the screen says it's "trying to update but cannot contact our services. we will keep trying". after a few more minutes its asking me to unplug my power for a few seconds and then try again
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Somehow got it to work!
Saw a comment on aftv news about letting it start to download the update and then quickly block one of the domains, and then letting it attempt to install it (and fail presumably). booted up, signed into amazon and was on a rootable firmware! woot!

Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV
I ran into the similar issue with "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV"
I took a longer route. I signed up for OPENDNS's free service and and blocked the domain names there.
Then I updated my router's DNS seeting with the OPENDNS server and also used KEYWORD block in the router to block all the version of the software like "51.1.4.0_user_514006420". I only blocked the version for which there's no root available. I got all the version from this site
aftvnews
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After doing all this I was able to move past the "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV" screen and move forward.
-Apologize I didn't want to hijack your thread but I thought I post my own experience from today.

Billymaz said:
I ran into the similar issue with "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV"
I took a longer route. I signed up for OPENDNS's free service and and blocked the domain names there.
Then I updated my router's DNS seeting with the OPENDNS server and also used KEYWORD block in the router to block all the version of the software like "51.1.4.0_user_514006420". I only blocked the version for which there's no root available. I got all the version from this site .
After doing all this I was able to move past the "Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV" screen and move forward.
-Apologize I didn't want to hijack your thread but I thought I post my own experience from today.
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Wish I had seen this today before setting up a unit..... blocking the 2 urls that update no longer works..... There must be a new server for the updates.

Tried both of those options today, but unfortunately neither worked for me. It simply stopped and said to reboot and try again. Nothing would allow me to get past the download screen. Glad it worked for you though!

Hi
I have now a new ftv2 logedin with amazon account made one upgrade to 5.0.4 rooted it installed TWRP v6 3.0.0.5 installed latest Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.1 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 2 and it worked, then I though as recommended to make full wipe (aftv guid) to get rid of kingo/king root. Now i still have a working recovery, but cant pass to the register screen, I only get to choose wifi and then "unable to update fire tv screen"
My regular wifi is blocking amazon updates(already have firtv 1 and 2 ftv sticks all rooted)
for testing I deactivated the blocks, didnt make a difference.
used wfi hotspot from phone, also did not work.
then I though downgrading to older pre rooted images could work but no change.
Did I miss something? any ideas thanks in advance
Solution: I had to unregister the Fire TV from https://www.amazon.com then it worked, found it an older xda post,

[Q] AFTV rooting won't work

I got a new box today from Amazon Germany and I blocked the 2 domains before running the first set up.
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
softwareupdates.amazon.com
Now its stuck after gathering network information right after language selection.
It tells me ‘the internet connection is interupted, check cabeling and router settings’.
What can I do now?

Leghorn said:
I got a new box today from Amazon Germany and I blocked the 2 domains before running the first set up.
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
softwareupdates.amazon.com
Now its stuck after gathering network information right after language selection.
It tells me ‘the internet connection is interupted, check cabeling and router settings’.
What can I do now?
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No need to block those domains right now, you can't root anyway. Allow them to get through the setup, then block them after if you want.

The setup is done. Unfortunately without rooting.
Anyhow I've tried to block further updates. But when I add one of the both amazon-url I got network issue message and all content from amazon prime is gone.
My current firmware version is 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 and I heard the next firmware update installs the following:
“Self destruct” eFuse added to kernel which gets triggered if an older bootloader is used. This means Fire TVs that update to stock 51.1.4.1_user_514013920 can never be downgraded, even if a method to root them is discovered.
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Any idea how to prevent updates?

Leghorn said:
The setup is done. Unfortunately without rooting.
Anyhow I've tried to block further updates. But when I add one of the both amazon-url I got network issue message and all content from amazon prime is gone.
My current firmware version is 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 and I heard the next firmware update installs the following:
Any idea how to prevent updates?
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My router is old so I had to use OpenDNS to block the sites listed in your first post. It seems to work because if I type in either of those websites in my browser I get a
"website blocked" message. At the moment I'm on 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 too.
I'm able to get Prime Video and no network issues.

I got the same network issue like Leghorn on the FW version 51.1.4.0_user_514006420. I also blocked the two domains in my router and have no more access to the prime content.
Leghorn, have you found a solution now? Or has anybody else an idea what i can do to get access to prime content?
Regards
Jogi173

If you are using a Fritz!Box try the following changes in your settings:
1.) In tab "Filter" -> "Listen" disable the setting "Teredo-Filter aktiv"
2.) In tab "Zugangsprofile" check your blacklist profile and enable " HTTPS-Abfragen erlauben"
Probably these setting changes may allow Prime Video again.

Calibaan said:
If you are using a Fritz!Box try the following changes in your settings:
1.) In tab "Filter" -> "Listen" disable the setting "Teredo-Filter aktiv"
2.) In tab "Zugangsprofile" check your blacklist profile and enable " HTTPS-Abfragen erlauben"
Probably these setting changes may allow Prime Video again.
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Hi Calibaan,
yes i'm using a Fritz!Box. I will try it when i'm at home.
Thank you for your advice I will report if it works.
Jogi173

Hey Calibaan,
I enabled the option "HTTPS-Abfragen erlauben" and now it works.
Thank you very much!
Jogi173

New Netflix app not working (worked before updating to 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed)

The old Netflix app worked fine. I am in Australia, and use UnoTelly DNS service.
I just updated to pre-rooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed and tried the new netflix app. It loads fine, but when I select a title to play, it gets to about 6% buffering and says: We're having trouble playing this title right now. Please try again later or select a different title.
I tried clearing the Netflix data and cache as was mentioned in another post, but no luck.
Anyone else managed to get past this, or have any ideas? Otherwise I guess I will have to downgrade again, which sucks, I like the screen mirroring

modstore said:
The old Netflix app worked fine. I am in Australia, and use UnoTelly DNS service.
I just updated to pre-rooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed and tried the new netflix app. It loads fine, but when I select a title to play, it gets to about 6% buffering and says: We're having trouble playing this title right now. Please try again later or select a different title.
I tried clearing the Netflix data and cache as was mentioned in another post, but no luck.
Anyone else managed to get past this, or have any ideas? Otherwise I guess I will have to downgrade again, which sucks, I like the screen mirroring
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Were you sure you followed the instruction that tell you to update to 51.1.4.0 before going to 51.1.4.1?

rbox said:
Were you sure you followed the instruction that tell you to update to 51.1.4.0 before going to 51.1.4.1?
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Yes, I updated to 51.1.4.0 first, boot menu is installed fine, and everything else works as it should.

rbox said:
Were you sure you followed the instruction that tell you to update to 51.1.4.0 before going to 51.1.4.1?
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Just in case it's relevant, I updated to 51.1.4.0 by doing a restore from backup through clockworkmod recovery, not an install from zip.

modstore said:
Just in case it's relevant, I updated to 51.1.4.0 by doing a restore from backup through clockworkmod recovery, not an install from zip.
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You need to install with the full zip. Backups don't include firmware.

rbox said:
You need to install with the full zip. Backups don't include firmware.
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Ahh right. Thanks, I'll install 51.1.4.0 then do boot menu, then the latest zip and hopefully that fixes the problem. Cheers.

rbox said:
You need to install with the full zip. Backups don't include firmware.
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I installed 51.1.4.0 and tried Netflix once it completed. Netflix loads, but when I try to watch something, it gets to 15% buffering or so and then the app just exits, no message or anything.
I installed boot menu and updated to 51.1.4.1, but still the same issue. I tried clearing Netflix data/cache and re-installing, but no progress.

modstore said:
I installed 51.1.4.0 and tried Netflix once it completed. Netflix loads, but when I try to watch something, it gets to 15% buffering or so and then the app just exits, no message or anything.
I installed boot menu and updated to 51.1.4.1, but still the same issue. I tried clearing Netflix data/cache and re-installing, but no progress.
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And you're sure you used the updated zip? Getting to 15% is something different though. Usually it stops before it reaches double digits. I do know a few international people were reporting issues with the latest Netflix.

rbox said:
And you're sure you used the updated zip? Getting to 15% is something different though. Usually it stops before it reaches double digits. I do know a few international people were reporting issues with the latest Netflix.
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Yep, this is the file I used: bueller-51.1.4.0_514006420-rooted+updated.zip

rbox said:
And you're sure you used the updated zip? Getting to 15% is something different though. Usually it stops before it reaches double digits. I do know a few international people were reporting issues with the latest Netflix.
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In case it's relevant, I have a rule in my router to redirect 8.8.8.8 to my router's IP so it is forced to use my DNS overrides, as I believe the new app hardcodes Google's DNS.

modstore said:
In case it's relevant, I have a rule in my router to redirect 8.8.8.8 to my router's IP so it is forced to use my DNS overrides, as I believe the new app hardcodes Google's DNS.
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Hrm. Strange. It might be a temporary thing, not sure. Maybe try again tomorrow? You sure the redirect is working? I think google's dns has 2 ips... maybe you need to redirect both.

rbox said:
Hrm. Strange. It might be a temporary thing, not sure. Maybe try again tomorrow? You sure the redirect is working? I think google's dns has 2 ips... maybe you need to redirect both.
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Yeah, I used to have a Roku before the Fire TV and it required the redirect to be setup and worked fine once it was. The app would do the check on startup and exit if it failed.
It works fine on my computer too.

rbox said:
Hrm. Strange. It might be a temporary thing, not sure. Maybe try again tomorrow? You sure the redirect is working? I think google's dns has 2 ips... maybe you need to redirect both.
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I grabbed the log of when it happens, in case it gives any insight.

modstore said:
I grabbed the log of when it happens, in case it gives any insight.
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Something is crashing... weird.

rbox said:
Something is crashing... weird.
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I don't know if it's just a coincidence, but I de-registered and re-registered the Fire TV to my account and it's working now Thanks for your help rbox.

[Q] Just want Xfinity app to work via Ethernet

Last summer I had my Fire TV rooted and set up with Xposed to fake Wifi access so that I could use my Xfinity app via ethernet. Previous to that I was using FOX-FI and my phone as a Wifi hotspot but Metropcs blocked the ability to do so.
All was well until the unit started turning itself off a few months ago. I was sent a replacement that I believe was a refurbishment and it NEVER updates (i.e. never updated to the Prime option on the left side of the menu) -- which would be great except I haven't been able to root it (most likely it's unrootable). Now I have a 3rd one and I just need to know how I can run my Xfinity TV GO app on it (after it's sideloaded) without having to use WIFI. Also, where is the list of serial numbers or whatever it is that allows one to know if the box can be rooted?
Thanks in advance.

The newest version of Xfinity Go does work over ethernet. I do have a lot of buffering issues when trying to watch on demand video though.

Aobeta said:
The newest version of Xfinity Go does work over ethernet. I do have a lot of buffering issues when trying to watch on demand video though.
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Really? I'll download the new app then sideload it to see if I'm still being told to connect via Wifi. I'll update later.

I'm getting the errror message "Sorry ,we are experiencing some difficulties. You can continue using the app, but not all areas may be working." What do you think the problem might be? I searched for this particular error but only viewed unanswered questions.

And when I went to 'Bookmarked' This popped up:
"An unknown error occurred during this request. Please try again.
Instantiation of [simple type, class com.xfinity.playerlib.model.tags.Network] value failed: Invalid int: """

Are you sure you have the newest version? Its at version 2.4.2. When I tried an older version, I would get that error about experiencing difficulties. But the new one works fine. And you should get a popup about it working with mobile data the first time you open it.

Aobeta said:
Are you sure you have the newest version? Its at version 2.4.2. When I tried an older version, I would get that error about experiencing difficulties. But the new one works fine. And you should get a popup about it working with mobile data the first time you open it.
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Yep. I went and downloaded the lastest from Google Play after typing my response. This one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xfinity.playnow

Hmm, did you get the popup about mobile data now working at least? I have no clue why it wouldnt work for you unless you are on an old version.

Aobeta said:
Hmm, did you get the popup about mobile data now working at least? I have no clue why it wouldnt work for you unless you are on an old version.
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It's still not working. I included the link to the version I installed today. So, I'm not sure what the problem could be. There's a version of Xfinity for X1? users with cloud that I don't believe applies to my account. I've retried it a few times now and it shows the same message

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It's still not working. I included the link to the version I installed today. So, I'm not sure what the problem could be. There's a version of Xfinity for X1? users with cloud that I don't believe applies to my account. I've retried it a few times now and it shows the same message
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If you don't see that mobile data popup then you likely do not have the newest version. Downloading from play store may not always get you the newest version because the version it lets you download is based on what device you download it from. Google "xfinity go apk 2.4.2" and find it that way and make sure you are downloading version 2.4.2.002. If that doesn't work, I have no more advice for you because I have no clue what the issue is.

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If you don't see that mobile data popup then you likely do not have the newest version. Downloading from play store may not always get you the newest version because the version it lets you download is based on what device you download it from. Google "xfinity go apk 2.4.2" and find it that way and make sure you are downloading version 2.4.2.002. If that doesn't work, I have no more advice for you because I have no clue what the issue is.
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I tried installing that same file on the older rootable device that won't update and the new non-rootable one and it's the same "experiencing difficulties" error. I was able to navigate to the 'Live' streaming area and when clicked to view a channel I got the "No Wi-Fi Connection. You must be on Wif-Fi to stream video content." pop-up. So, that's the true issue --- this version isn't ethernet compatible. I also tried to google for that apk and there were only a few sites that didn't seem to be safe. Would you be able to upload the apk that you have working via Ethernet?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7arau0nbu67vbud/XFINITY_TV_Go.apk?dl=0

Aobeta said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7arau0nbu67vbud/XFINITY_TV_Go.apk?dl=0
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Thanks.

ihadtoregister said:
Thanks.
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Could either one of you please send me that file? The dropbox link is dead.
Thanks In Advance

jhawk757 said:
Could either one of you please send me that file? The dropbox link is dead.
Thanks In Advance
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Here you go

Android App Stalker on FireTV

Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.

navigates said:
Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.
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Would appreciate if anyone can help with this.

Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.

JUSTINMARMER said:
Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.
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Alternatively, Is there a way to root the box and or install Google Play and get it through that? I saw a guide to install Android TV Fully but that I believe requires Root. The Last time I rooted my firetv years ago, I bricked it and I have two bricked firetv's in the closet. Except for this app, I don't have any need to root.

You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.

JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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Thanks Justinmarmer.

JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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hi. I've just sent you a PM.