Hi guys,
I'm in the US and I'm trying to get both UK and US TV apps running on my shield. Iplayer and ITV hub are giving me trouble as they are system apps which are disabled when the shield detects I'm not in the the UK. I'm running a VPN/DNS on my merlin router to get the UK ip address. The general plan is:
1- Log onto the VPN, so the shield thinks I'm in the UK, and shows iplayer/ITV hub
2- Backup iplayer/ITV apk's to a data stick using x-plore
3 - On my PC, decompile the apk's using apktool and rename the packages
4 - Side load iplayer/ITV with a different name so it won't hide them when the region changes.
5 - Switch to smart DNS on the router. The shield will go to back the USA default, but hopefully the SmartDNS will route iplayer traffic through the UK
6. - Install HBO and all the other USA stuff, and done.
I'm stuck on step 2 as x-plore only shows installed apk's, and not system apks, like iplayer. Does anyone have any ideas on how back them up? Do I need to root the shield to get at them? I'd rather not root because I have read that All4 (normal android version) will not run on a rooted shield. I would prefer to use this method as I can only find older versions of iplayer on mirror sites and I'm not even sure they are for android boxes.
Thanks for any help
gi54321 said:
Hi guys,
I'm in the US and I'm trying to get both UK and US TV apps running on my shield. Iplayer and ITV hub are giving me trouble as they are system apps which are disabled when the shield detects I'm not in the the UK. I'm running a VPN/DNS on my merlin router to get the UK ip address. The general plan is:
1- Log onto the VPN, so the shield thinks I'm in the UK, and shows iplayer/ITV hub
2- Backup iplayer/ITV apk's to a data stick using x-plore
3 - On my PC, decompile the apk's using apktool and rename the packages
4 - Side load iplayer/ITV with a different name so it won't hide them when the region changes.
5 - Switch to smart DNS on the router. The shield will go to back the USA default, but hopefully the SmartDNS will route iplayer traffic through the UK
6. - Install HBO and all the other USA stuff, and done.
I'm stuck on step 2 as x-plore only shows installed apk's, and not system apks, like iplayer. Does anyone have any ideas on how back them up? Do I need to root the shield to get at them? I'd rather not root because I have read that All4 (normal android version) will not run on a rooted shield. I would prefer to use this method as I can only find older versions of iplayer on mirror sites and I'm not even sure they are for android boxes.
Thanks for any help
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To alter/uninstall/backup apps that are installed as system apps you need root.
And for backup while rooted I would suggest using Titanium backup.
You can also use an app like App Cloner to clone the app with a different name.
mLgz0rn said:
To alter/uninstall/backup apps that are installed as system apps you need root.
And for backup while rooted I would suggest using Titanium backup.
You can also use an app like App Cloner to clone the app with a different name.
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Can I unroot (if that's a word) afterwards?
gi54321 said:
Can I unroot (if that's a word) afterwards?
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You can yes
Use total commander apk to backup system apks
have you tried kodi with the iplayer addon
Ok so I have a lot of exp with this, if you want to use BBC iPlayer and itvhub in the USA (maybe without VPN) you can use the Kodi add-ons - which are better as they have no adverts at all! If not you can sideload the regular Android version and it will work fine probably with VPN. All4 I did not manage to get to work with root but apparently using magisk if you use the option of "changing package manager to random package name" (it's named something like this in settings) then it will work.
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I was wondering if it is possible to Copy over my flash drive from one FireTV to another one. I am buying 2 more for my house, have my first one set up perfectly with all the side loaded apps, XBMC and all of its settings. For XBMC I do have XBMC Backup - it doesn't remember a few things when I use the backup but it gets it mostly right. But loading all of this took me 1-2 hours.
Just wondering if there is an easier way to get my setup onto the other 2 new boxes.
Might be possible to do what you're trying to do with Titanium Backup, I know it runs on the FTV but I haven't used it for backing anything up yet.
Joemilwaukee said:
I was wondering if it is possible to Copy over my flash drive from one FireTV to another one. I am buying 2 more for my house, have my first one set up perfectly with all the side loaded apps, XBMC and all of its settings. For XBMC I do have XBMC Backup - it doesn't remember a few things when I use the backup but it gets it mostly right. But loading all of this took me 1-2 hours.
Just wondering if there is an easier way to get my setup onto the other 2 new boxes.
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1.) Download and sideload SSH Daemon http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=web.oss.sshsftpDaemon on your configured amazon fire tv box
2.) run ftp client and connect to fire tv, using IP
3.) navigate in the android folder and copy the xbmc folder (SPMC com.semperpax.spmc, XBMC org.xbmc.xbmc) to your computer
4.) sideload SSH daemon on the new fire tv, install the same xbmc or spmc version that is one your first amazon fire tv
5.) use ftp client to connect to the new fire tv box and copy the folder from step 3 into the android folder of the new box.
mejdam said:
1.) Download and sideload SSH Daemon http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/?id=web.oss.sshsftpDaemon on your configured amazon fire tv box
2.) run ftp client and connect to fire tv, using IP
3.) navigate in the android folder and copy the xbmc folder (SPMC com.semperpax.spmc, XBMC org.xbmc.xbmc) to your computer
4.) sideload SSH daemon on the new fire tv, install the same xbmc or spmc version that is one your first amazon fire tv
5.) use ftp client to connect to the new fire tv box and copy the folder from step 3 into the android folder of the new box.
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He wants to backup everything, that could be slow as hell to do over again for every app he has. There are also much easier ways to backup XBMC settings. Titanium Backup should be able to let him backup/restore all his apps and their respective settings at one time.
0xi said:
He wants to backup everything, that could be slow as hell to do over again for every app he has. There are also much easier ways to backup XBMC settings. Titanium Backup should be able to let him backup/restore all his apps and their respective settings at one time.
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Thank you! I will try Titanium Backup and let you know how it goes. Thanks for responding!
Hi - did you manage to do this with titanium?
I'm looking at doing this myself also. I've got one FTV set up exactly how did like it and want to copy apk's and all xbmc settings in one.
Hello, its possible backup xbmc pc plugins and all to pass to me amazon fire tv xbmc??
If its possible please share me the steps to do..
Thanks
ryu05 said:
Hello, its possible backup xbmc pc plugins and all to pass to me amazon fire tv xbmc??
If its possible please share me the steps to do..
Thanks
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Sure you can...
on your XBMC/KODI pc goto System - settings - add ons -get add ons - Kodi add-on repo - programsAdd-ons and get Backup.
Once you've done that, Open BackUp and configure the path where you want to save your backup. Usually a folder in ur pc where you can be able to access it from Amazon Firetv within your network.
while you are on the BackUp Add-on configuration section.. make sure you go to FileSelection and tick all the options except for the Custom ones and hit ok,
Then Open Backup Add-on and make a backup of your current XBMC/KODI.
You have to install the same BackUp Add-on into you Amazon Firetv configure the path where you saved the file of your backup on your pc and hit saved. Then go back to it and open it up and hit restore from backup.. will show usually some numbers which are the date and time of the latest backup. And there you have it. All the add ons and all from your XBMC/Kodi into your AFTV.
I hope it was clear enough to understand.
Good luck!
Thanks so much..
I have other question, if i cant root me fire tv because i have the last version installed, how i can install app, like google chrome, youtube and some games????
Thanks
ryu05 said:
Thanks so much..
I have other question, if i cant root me fire tv because i have the last version installed, how i can install app, like google chrome, youtube and some games????
Thanks
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You need to sideload apps (apk files) using adb or utilize an app like adbfire.
Ok, the only way to install google play store its with amazon rooted?
Thanks
ryu05 said:
Ok, the only way to install google play store its with amazon rooted?
Thanks
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Correct.
dont exist one like aptoide to install and downloads the app directly?
ryu05 said:
dont exist one like aptoide to install and downloads the app directly?
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you can install aptiode apk without root
I installed kodi on my PC and made a custom build and now is it possible to do a restore to my firetv stick? I want all the wallpapers, sources, addons, repositories, etc to be included. I tried to use google drive with the BACKUP addon on the firetv stick but with mulitple installed of es explorer on the firetv stick I could see the courser when i tried to select in the program. Is it possible, any ideas or methods????
polly83 said:
I installed kodi on my PC and made a custom build and now is it possible to do a restore to my firetv stick? I want all the wallpapers, sources, addons, repositories, etc to be included. I tried to use google drive with the BACKUP addon on the firetv stick but with mulitple installed of es explorer on the firetv stick I could see the courser when i tried to select in the program. Is it possible, any ideas or methods????
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Download the Xfinity repo source (Google it), then install the Sdcard Usb wizard, make a default location for your backup then launch the addon, pick full backup, & if you send the backup to your stick then follow the instructions again, now push the backgrounds, you now have it working on your stick. Now download the Community Portal source (Google it), go into settings/maintenance & select "Turn to Special", now press that thanks button on Xda
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after you install if it don't work properly first time do reinstall the full backup again cause sometimes it takes 2 try )
Great thanks!!! I will try it later today.
Hi all,
So I thought I was being smart and tried to install the fireos app store to try skygo on my fire stick 4k.. also stupidly installed on my fire tv (the old box one) as I was using apps2fire and had the wrong ip set!
The problem I've got now is I can't open any apps or the app menu. And to make it worse the app store I installed doesn't work either!!
Could anyone extract the FireTV version so I can reinstall it properly?
If that doesn't work, does anyone know how I can restore without having to reinstall and setup all my apps?
Cheers
Ok after a lot of troubleshooting I've managed to solve this.
For anyone who might ever manage to end up making the same stupid mistake.. I installed ES file explorer on my phone, pushed it to the fire stick (Amazon appstore version wouldn't open with busted app store). Navigate to system apps and find com.amazon.venezia, that's the appstore. Delete it!
Once I removed it, it was magically replaced with the normal one and all is good.
Hello can I somehow save the Amazon Fire TV Launcher setting.
so that I can use it on another Firetv Stick as well.
Or is there a way to clone the entire FireTV (including all apps),
so that in the house all FireTV Stick 4k Max all look the same?
Tomg1970 said:
Hello can I somehow save the Amazon Fire TV Launcher setting.
so that I can use it on another Firetv Stick as well.
Or is there a way to clone the entire FireTV (including all apps),
so that in the house all FireTV Stick 4k Max all look the same?
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The only way I can think of is the initial setup on the setup wizard. Usually Fire TV's give you an option to show your backup settings and restore them with the apps you've installed and settings you've enabled and disabled. Excluding 3rd party apps. The last resort would be to factory reset your devices and apply these settings with the backup
In conclusion there's no method of backing up without fully unlocking and rooting the device
Thank you very much.
If I had root access, would a backup then be possible.
What are the alternative ROMs for possibilities and which is the most popular?
Tomg1970 said:
Thank you very much.
If I had root access, would a backup then be possible.
What are the alternative ROMs for possibilities and which is the most popular?
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Yeah no problem! With root access yes a backup would be possible using the app Titanium Backup. You basically can backup app and data at the same time. Be warned though if you do have any rootable Fire TV devices that if you fully backup TWRP with your data, it'll kick you out of the Amazon launcher and force you to sign back in. There was a post somewhere on here showing users how to backup apps and data like you were questioning but with no luck. Users have tried certain commands (forgot to list any) without root and it seems to not be working in particular.
Edit: I've tried running these backup commands directly from the developer android site where it shows the backup manager commands: https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/data/testingbackup
I tested the backup with this command on adb shell and it shows as given:
adb shell bmgr backupnow com.amazon.tv.launcher
Error: Could not access the Backup Manager. Is the system running?
Ok I found the post here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/problem-for-restore-app-on-fire-stick-4k-max.4544731/
Which ROM with root would you recommend then.
Is all this also possible via a Macbook pro?
It is important to me that I have the same settings/apps on all my FireTVs
have the same settings/apps. Without that I have to
have to adjust manually.