Hey all,
I own a FireTV 1st Gen with Software Version 51.1.4.0 which is not rootable but can be bootloader unlocked (if it was rooted).
This thing was never actually used because I didnt want to risk it beeing updated and loosing the ability to root and/or bootloader unlock... (this Software is the one with which it was shipped..)
I also own a FireTV Stick which is upgraded to 5.0.5 and rooted with kingroot.
I need some advice what to do with the 1st gen FireTV - I could update it to 5.0.5 and root with kingroot, but then it would also update the bootloader to be not unlockable, right?!
I also have that eMMC Adapter but couldnt bring myself to attempt to do the soldering root method - but actually that would be best or? Then I could unlock the bootloader, and install custom recovery..
Or might there become a way available to have custom recovery on the 5.0.5 version without prior bootloader unlock?
Halp please!
zroice said:
Hey all,
I own a FireTV 1st Gen with Software Version 51.1.4.0 which is not rootable but can be bootloader unlocked (if it was rooted).
I also own a FireTV Stick which is upgraded to 5.0.5 and rooted with kingroot.
I need some advice what to do with the 1st gen FireTV - I could update it to 5.0.5 and root with kingroot, but then it would also update the bootloader to be not unlockable, right?!
I also have that eMMC Adapter but couldnt bring myself to attempt to do the soldering root method - but actually that would be best or? Then I could unlock the bootloader, and install custom recovery..
Or might there become a way available to have custom recovery on the 5.0.5 version without prior bootloader unlock?
Halp please!
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I'm going to release recovery for both locked and unlocked Fire TV 1. The big difference being if you brick an unlocked unit, you can boot straight to recovery and fix it. If you brick a locked one, you're pretty much hosed.
rbox said:
I'm going to release recovery for both locked and unlocked Fire TV 1. The big difference being if you brick an unlocked unit, you can boot straight to recovery and fix it. If you brick a locked one, you're pretty much hosed.
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thx for the reply.
Can unlocked bootloader be kept unlocked even with update to 5.0.5? Or does the new version require the new not unlockable bootloader?
Only way to unlock would be to hardware root the one I have or is there any other way? (with the 51.1.4.0 software)
zroice said:
thx for the reply.
Can unlocked bootloader be kept unlocked even with update to 5.0.5? Or does the new version require the new not unlockable bootloader?
Only way to unlock would be to hardware root the one I have or is there any other way? (with the 51.1.4.0 software)
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Yes. If it's unlocked it will stay unlocked.
I believe there is a way to enter the unlock code through fastboot. One of the Amazon tablet devices uses that for their unlock. I don't remember which device it is though.
rbox said:
Yes. If it's unlocked it will stay unlocked.
I believe there is a way to enter the unlock code through fastboot. One of the Amazon tablet devices uses that for their unlock. I don't remember which device it is though.
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but amazon is not giving those out isnt it? =)
zroice said:
but amazon is not giving those out isnt it? =)
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The tablet that uses that for their unlock has a program to generate the unlock codes. It's similar to my unlock, but it runs on your computer to generate the code versus my unlock that runs on the device.
but to run yours the thing has to be rooted 1st correct? So basically if I really want an unlocked bootloader i better do the hardware root ..? (sorry if those questions are noobish hehe)
zroice said:
but to run yours the thing has to be rooted 1st correct? So basically if I really want an unlocked bootloader i better do the hardware root ..? (sorry if those questions are noobish hehe)
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Yes, mine requires root.
@rbox, has anything been learned about a custom recovery for the fire sticks now that we have root access?
zroice said:
but to run yours the thing has to be rooted 1st correct? So basically if I really want an unlocked bootloader i better do the hardware root ..? (sorry if those questions are noobish hehe)
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No. Not a hardware root. Just wait on the @rbox prerooted software rom for the Fire TV/Stick. And shortly after that AFTVnews will provide an extensive how to root guide. Just be patient and you will eventually have a rooted/unlocked Fire TV/Stick.
BreakingDroid said:
@rbox, has anything been learned about a custom recovery for the fire sticks now that we have root access?
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I'm trying to get recovery for FireTV1 working, before I work on the stick. The problem is if I brick the stick, it's game over. I'm trying to find all the ways that I can brick it while working on the FireTV1, so I don't do it with the stick.
mjbxx said:
No. Not a hardware root. Just wait on the @rbox prerooted software rom for the Fire TV/Stick. And shortly after that AFTVnews will provide an extensive how to root guide. Just be patient and you will eventually have a rooted/unlocked Fire TV/Stick.
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hmmm but didnt I read that once you update the bootloader unlock is no longer possible?
I got the FireTV with old software still which accoding to atfnews is not rootable but bootloader unlockable.
I read that once you update that the eFuse thing will become active and prevent unlock attempts.
All in all I just need to know if I should update the 1st Gen from the current " 51.1.4.0" build to the latest one to get root, disable OTA etc and still be able to unlock bootloader and boot directly to a recovery or if it would needed to be hardware rooted in order to do that. (to prevent the bootloader update.. which activates the efuse)
zroice said:
Hey all,
I own a FireTV 1st Gen with Software Version 51.1.4.0 which is not rootable but can be bootloader unlocked (if it was rooted).
This thing was never actually used because I didnt want to risk it beeing updated and loosing the ability to root and/or bootloader unlock... (this Software is the one with which it was shipped..)
I also own a FireTV Stick which is upgraded to 5.0.5 and rooted with kingroot.
I need some advice what to do with the 1st gen FireTV - I could update it to 5.0.5 and root with kingroot, but then it would also update the bootloader to be not unlockable, right?!
I also have that eMMC Adapter but couldnt bring myself to attempt to do the soldering root method - but actually that would be best or? Then I could unlock the bootloader, and install custom recovery..
Or might there become a way available to have custom recovery on the 5.0.5 version without prior bootloader unlock?
Halp please!
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rbox said:
I believe there is a way to enter the unlock code through fastboot. One of the Amazon tablet devices uses that for their unlock. I don't remember which device it is though.
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rbox is right. You can unlock the bootloader of a 1st-gen Fire TV using only an A-to-A usb cable. Although I'm not sure if it works on 51.1.4.0. I think it requires 51.1.0.2 or older.
I was going to write a guide, but the python script to generate the unlock code/file has been taken down, and it was really only useful for those who bricked with a locked bootloader, so I didn't try to find the script. Pretty sure the script was called cublock.py from here.
Assuming you can get ahold of the script, and it works on your software version, you would connect an A-to-A usb cable and reboot into fastboot by connecting via ADB and running
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
then run
Code:
fastboot devices
to ensure you're in fastboot and connected, then run
Code:
fastboot oem emmc-info
to get a code that you need for the python script. The code is in the form
Code:
(bootloader) 0x12345678
and you use the python script to generate the unlock code like this
Code:
./cublock.py 56 12345678
That will generate an unlock file which you then use as follows:
Code:
fastboot flash unlock /path/to/file.unlock
After that, you can use fastboot to flash custom recovery if you'd like. Instructions are at the bottom of this guide under the "Repair Recovery with Fastboot Mode" section. I've attached a screenshot of the process from my notes for the unwritten guide, back when I tried it.
ill try that - thanks very much
what driver to use for fastboot mode?
zroice said:
what driver to use for fastboot mode?
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I'm not sure which Windows drivers to use. My Mac didn't need any.
This should help concerning Windows ADB/Fastboot drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kin...tools-create-unlock-img-fix-boot-img-t3050689
Tools.zip package from this post includes the cublock.py file
ARGH that sob Fire TV.. Cannot root the damn thing in current stage with Kingroot and cant get my PC(s) to connect to fastboot.
My flashing PC which has all sorts of drivers installed only detects it as ADB device - "fastboot devices" doesnt work. And my Laptop does recognize it as "Fire TV" with no drivers installed in fastboot mode.
I need help to get that damn fastboot goin please. On the PC I forced driver install of some "universal" fastboot drivers but it still wont show up in fastboot devices (to get the info needed for the python script..). No idea why the pc thinks its an adb device when connected in fastboot mode.. (adb doesnt work in that stage either...)
Downgrading & Bootloader unlocking after updating to 5.0.5 probably wont work, right? Because the bootloader cannot be downgraded I guess..
zroice said:
ARGH that sob Fire TV.. Cannot root the damn thing in current stage with Kingroot and cant get my PC(s) to connect to fastboot.
My flashing PC which has all sorts of drivers installed only detects it as ADB device - "fastboot devices" doesnt work. And my Laptop does recognize it as "Fire TV" with no drivers installed in fastboot mode.
I need help to get that damn fastboot goin please. On the PC I forced driver install of some "universal" fastboot drivers but it still wont show up in fastboot devices (to get the info needed for the python script..). No idea why the pc thinks its an adb device when connected in fastboot mode.. (adb doesnt work in that stage either...)
Downgrading & Bootloader unlocking after updating to 5.0.5 probably wont work, right? Because the bootloader cannot be downgraded I guess..
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P.S: I could try to boot linux from USB if that helps - but that probably also needs some sort of drivers doesnt it?
Hi. I am about to purchase a Huawei Mate SE and wanted to know if there is a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. It looks like Kingroot and/or Kingoroot might be an option. I'm not new to rooting phones so I understand most of the basics. From what I read, I won't be able to install a custom recovery and therefore can't install custom ROMs which is fine. I mainly want root for apps like Titanium Backup and Greenify. I don't want to lose the ability to OTA. Is this possible? Thanks in advance for the help.
Kingroot and kingoroot are hot piles of garbage on oreo, and nougat. Pretty sure it only works up to lollipop.
Only way to root is to flash Magisk, and that requires an unlocked bootloader.
Dang. That sucks. Thanks for the response though
no need to install a custom recovery to get root. unlockbootloder densest effect ota. after u unlock ur bootloader you can flash a patch kernel that has Magisk
ReppinTheSouth said:
Dang. That sucks. Thanks for the response though
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I just ordered this phone also. You should be able to get your bootloader unlocked with a service. See threads.
I sure hope so. Cause i plan on doing some stuff with this device.
Unlocking the bootloader is not difficult, but then there is a stupid bootloader unlocked warning that comes every time the phone restarts. And supposedly there is no way to turn it off for Huawei phones
Hello guys, i just bought mi6 and i would like to root it and install a nice rom (After miui10 my battery drains too much) and use Gcamera. But the point is i've never rooted android 5+ phone. I looked up some threads but i really want to do it properly. I have so many questions but i just need to root/twrp and use gcamera.. How can i root my mi6 miui10? And how to install gcamera
Harunasd said:
Hello guys, i just bought mi6 and i would like to root it and install a nice rom (After miui10 my battery drains too much) and use Gcamera. But the point is i've never rooted android 5+ phone. I looked up some threads but i really want to do it properly. I have so many questions but i just need to root/twrp and use gcamera.. How can i root my mi6 miui10? And how to install gcamera
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First, you need to apply for unlock boot loader from Xiaomi website http://en.miui.com/unlock/, and unlock you boot loader.
Then you can install Twrp, and root or install room as you wish.
for root flash magisk
开发版自带root权限
Finally bought it.
Still fresh and everything, also my first Xiaomi device.
I only ever rooted an old Samsung device and an LG device (forgot their series now, haha..).
So my goals/targets:
1. Root
2. Custom Rom (if any)
3. Unlock bootloader? If it is locked by default.
I haven't looked what OS version my device have, as I haven't booted it up. Rather finish up the rooting first before putting anything inside.
Thanks for your time!
1. Unlock the bootloader.
2. Root it.
3. No custom ROMs available unless you want to try a GSI.
For 1 & 2 go here.
For 3 go here. Really read up on how to install the GSI if you decide to go this route. There are some guides within this forum.
mn1968 said:
1. Unlock the bootloader.
2. Root it.
3. No custom ROMs available unless you want to try a GSI.
For 1 & 2 go here.
For 3 go here. Really read up on how to install the GSI if you decide to go this route. There are some guides within this forum.
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I tried following the link for 1 & 2
4. Now connect the phone with your PC via USB cable, open an administrative command prompt, move to the directory where the Android platform tools are placed and unlock the bootloader with the following command:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
Got stuck here with "waiting for any device". Do you have any insight for this?
Edit: Nvm got it fixed.
But how do I root? Finished up everything on the thread but I'm still not rooted. The thread doesn't say anything about it either.
You have to flash magisk and install the app, then you can give root acces.
ekrezem said:
But how do I root?
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Installing Magisk gives you root.
nehuy said:
You have to flash magisk and install the app, then you can give root acces.
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Installing Magisk gives you root.
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Ah okay, it seems to be the app that I wanted to test root on being the problem of me thinking root is not there (and well, older version stating its rooted)
Helium Backup doesnt seem to work with root here. Does either of you use it and knows how to use Helium Backup with root on Mi A2 Lite? Or is the only way with Helium Backup from desktop?
I have had only used titanium backup (freeware), sorry but I don't know anything about helium.
What are you trying to recover/backup, only data or entire apps?
ekrezem said:
Ah okay, it seems to be the app that I wanted to test root on being the problem of me thinking root is not there (and well, older version stating its rooted)
Helium Backup doesnt seem to work with root here. Does either of you use it and knows how to use Helium Backup with root on Mi A2 Lite? Or is the only way with Helium Backup from desktop?
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I just got my wife a new Nokia 3.1 (Oreo 8.1) and Helium wouldn't work on it. I was able to back up her old phone running KitKat, but with Oreo on the new phone it was a no go. Neither phone could be rooted so it was disappointing that Helium couldn't do the job. It appears that Helium is not compatible with Oreo.
I had to restore my note 9 pro to factory, and at the moment i dont have a pc to root, i have seen that kingoroot works but its viable? Or is there anything i can try to root without a pc?
nunonix said:
I had to restore my note 9 pro to factory, and at the moment i dont have a pc to root, i have seen that kingoroot works but its viable? Or is there anything i can try to root without a pc?
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That's a scam, that won't work. There are plenty of things you can try but nothing will succeed. You have to unlock the bootloader and either flash the Magisk package in a custom recovery of your choice or patch the boot.img of your ROM on your phone with Magisk app and flash it via fastboot. But as you can see from the last statement you will need a PC in all cases. You can f.*k around with all those scams and Internet nonsense.. or you can save yourself some time and do it properly and successfuly for the first time. If you have an unlocked bootloader and a custome recovery already on the phone you are lucky, that's the only way to root it without a PC.
Thanks ill guess ill wait till i get home and do everything from scratch