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[Q] New FTV ... Initial setup problem

So I have received a replacement FTV and I believe it to be rootable because it does not go to the German language in the beginning screen.
Problem I am having is I blocked the updates in my router and I can't complete the initial set up. It sends a lot of time on:
"We are trying to update your Amazon Fire TV but we cannot contact our services. We will keep trying. Please do not disconnect from the network or unplug the power cable."
Then it goes to a screen that says:
"Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV
Try disconnecting the power cable for a few seconds and then plugging it back in.
If that does not work, please try again later or contact us at www.amazon.com/firetvsupport."
Any idea how to get past this without the update?
Thanks for the help guys!

I got past it by using open dns to block the update urls instead of directly blocking on router. Then after I got past it, I switched back to blocking on router directly and disabled the update program on firetv itself.

I don't understand how opendns.com will work for this? If that works would privateinternetaccess.com also work? I normally am running pptp with them for added security as I browse or do whatever I do.

draky said:
So I have received a replacement FTV and I believe it to be rootable because it does not go to the German language in the beginning screen.
Problem I am having is I blocked the updates in my router and I can't complete the initial set up. It sends a lot of time on:
"We are trying to update your Amazon Fire TV but we cannot contact our services. We will keep trying. Please do not disconnect from the network or unplug the power cable."
Then it goes to a screen that says:
"Unable to update your Amazon Fire TV
Try disconnecting the power cable for a few seconds and then plugging it back in.
If that does not work, please try again later or contact us at www.amazon.com/firetvsupport."
Any idea how to get past this without the update?
Thanks for the help guys!
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If you are blocking the update server and get this it 99% mean it's running 51.1.0 and the first update it will take is 51.1.0.2. Then it'll try to update to the latest. If that's the case, you need to unblock the servers, let it download the update, and then when it reboots to install it, reblock them.

rbox said:
If you are blocking the update server and get this it 99% mean it's running 51.1.0 and the first update it will take is 51.1.0.2. Then it'll try to update to the latest. If that's the case, you need to unblock the servers, let it download the update, and then when it reboots to install it, reblock them.
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So I let the system download the first update, unplugged the ethernet line as it restarted. Then I blocked the updates sites and plugged it back in... Now I'm sitting at sw version 51.1.4.0. Guessing there's nothing I can do about it now...

draky said:
So I let the system download the first update, unplugged the ethernet line as it restarted. Then I blocked the updates sites and plugged it back in... Now I'm sitting at sw version 51.1.4.0. Guessing there's nothing I can do about it now...
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Really, there is no way to bypass a forced update... but it finally looks like they've caught on to us. Doesn't seem like good news.

draky said:
Any idea how to get past this without the update?
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Hi,
i have the same problem.
Trying to finish initial setup without updating firmware.
At first start, Network found and started downloading Update.
So i turned it off and blocked the updateserver at router.
But can´t pass setup this way...

There's a guide on AFTVNews on how to bypass the mandatory update. Does that guide no longer work?

I wiped and installed latest pre-rooted software and could not get past checking for updates using blocks on router. Switched to open dns and went right through. Then I switched back to router. Just my experience.

16Darknight said:
There's a guide on AFTVNews on how to bypass the mandatory update. Does that guide no longer work?
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it still works,
thank you

I know this is too late for OP, but incase someone comes across this thread looking for an answer, here is my guide to bypass the forced update:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-get-passed-a-forced-software-update-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

AFTVnews.com said:
I know this is too late for OP, but incase someone comes across this thread looking for an answer, here is my guide to bypass the forced update:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-get-passed-a-forced-software-update-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
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And looks like I may get lucky... After it was funny loaded up I immediately preformed a master reset on the device just to see if everything took or if I happened to get lucky and something didn't load right and I was right. I go in, choose my language, put in my amazon account (it knows when I put in the wrong account) and then tries to register the device and while it's doing that it's flashing back and forth with a screen that says it doesn't have network connectivity but the box still has the white light.
I plug in my old box, lights up and connects just fine. I let it sit tonight for 20 minutes and still didn't work right so I'll be calling them tomorrow to see about replacing this one. Looks like the software update maybe didn't get loaded right.

I got through the initial setup following AFTVnews guide. Unluckily my Gernan FTV was on 5.1.3.0 from the start on, so i can't root and use the update blocking tool. Still having the update servers blocked the FireTV is almost unusable since it complains about not having a network connection. XBMC works fine but i can't use Amazon instant video. I blocked amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
softwareupdates.amazon.com
via router. any advice what i can change to continue blocking updates, but still access Amazon content?
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{ParanoiA} said:
I wiped and installed latest pre-rooted software ...
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Beginning with which version, please?

Was on whatever came before 51.1.4.0 and did full wipe and then installed 51.1.4.0 and that's when I had to use opendns. After that I just flashed 51.1.4.1 over top of it because of the requirements.

{ParanoiA} said:
Was on whatever came before 51.1.4.0 and did full wipe and then installed 51.1.4.0 and that's when I had to use opendns. After that I just flashed 51.1.4.1 over top of it because of the requirements.
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Bummer. It was 51.1.1.0 or earlier.
Wishful thinking...

What I've discovered is in the serial number range of the units themselves. If the unit has a serial of 7090020141....anything after that from 0 to 4 will not root....it will automatically jump to the "your unit requires an update" screen...no way around it. If the serial is 7090020141.....5 and above it will root.
I have rooted almost 100 units in the past 2 weeks and it is the same every time.... Perhaps I'm wrong....but I think not.
At this point I can look at the serial and tell you if it will root or not.

firetv and firestick stuck on the the update screen. and go no further .

please help i got 1 firetv and 1 firestick used from someone on craigslist that i have no contact with .
once i connect them to tv all i get is waiting for an update . and stuck on that message .
i don't get registration screen . nothing . just keep saying waiting for an update .
unplug the power plug again the first thing i get is the update screen and stay like that .
so i have no way of registering them .
any help i can pass that or register or factory setting . and help to revive my firetv and fire stick .

I'm sure they are great genius very intelligent poeple here that knows the answer Plz help it's urgent.

this a dead forum i guess

japgeisha said:
this a dead forum i guess
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Its pretty dead around here, but if you use the search box, you'll find the answer to your problem.

firetv and firestick stuck on the the update screen. and go no further
Try holding down Right + the back button on the firestick remote for 10 seconds. This will invoke the factory reset options on your firestick.

RelmOne said:
Try holding down Right + the back button on the firestick remote for 10 seconds. This will invoke the factory reset options on your firestick.
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thank you for your answer and time . \
i did still after reboot pair remote conect wifi and boommm same problem stuck on updates

James101 said:
Its pretty dead around here, but if you use the search box, you'll find the answer to your problem.
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i did search of course before asking some one like you . ik not an idiot nothing in this forum much my problem .\\
i suggest if you have nothing to say just keep quiet . be part of the solution not part of the problem .

japgeisha said:
thank you for your answer and time . \
i did still after reboot pair remote conect wifi and boommm same problem stuck on updates
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japgeisha said:
i did search of course before asking some one like you . ik not an idiot nothing in this forum much my problem .\
i suggest if you have nothing to say just keep quiet . be part of the solution not part of the problem .
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I think on the device you where able to boot. This guide should help.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-stop...rom-installing-on-a-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Seems it is trying to install or download an update. And getting stuck.
Then do at least Method 2 if Not Rooted or Method 1 if the device IS Rooted of this guide to block them in the future.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Make sure you read the comments too. I sometimes find answers there.
Try to do the same on the other device too.

Y314K said:
I think on the device you where able to boot. This guide should help.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-stop...rom-installing-on-a-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Seems it is trying to install or download an update. And getting stuck.
Then do at least Method 2 if Not Rooted or Method 1 if the device IS Rooted of this guide to block them in the future.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-software-updates-on-the-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Make sure you read the comments too. I sometimes find answers there.
Try to do the same on the other device too.
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thank you for taking time to read and try to help i appreciate that .
MY PROBLEM IS THIS :
the fire stick or fire tv both new from the box stuck on update screen
they are not registered yet .
there is no way to register them . need to pass the first screen update first which don't happen .
rooted or no rooted i did not get to that point .
just want my firestivck to boot normal and get the home screen thank you

japgeisha said:
thank you for taking time to read and try to help i appreciate that .
MY PROBLEM IS THIS :
the fire stick or fire tv both new from the box stuck on update screen
they are not registered yet .
there is no way to register them . need to pass the first screen update first which don't happen .
rooted or no rooted i did not get to that point .
just want my firestivck to boot normal and get the home screen thank you
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Sorry, misread the Wifi part. Are you sure you are not blocking any Amazon HTTP/HTTPS addresses thru your Router ? I, in the past have had problems getting thru the first boot up & update screen when blocking Amazon addresses. You might have to try to do the disable internet for that device at a specific time if your still trying to keep a Root option.

No I'm nit blocking anything
I called amazon I gave them the serial number. I was told it's registred under different name
Even if it were. I should pass the update
My guess is that. The one who bought it maybe put the update block and o end up like this
Anyway to wipe the iOS and install custom one Like formatting a pc hhhh
Thx

japgeisha said:
No I'm nit blocking anything
I called amazon I gave them the serial number. I was told it's registred under different name
Even if it were. I should pass the update
My guess is that. The one who bought it maybe put the update block and o end up like this
Anyway to wipe the iOS and install custom one Like formatting a pc hhhh
Thx
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Not when you don't have a custom recovery like TWRP installed. If that was possible then folks that are on stock ROMS would be able to update before it's their devices turn in the new update queue.
When you first bootup your device. After the white Amazon logo but before the color Amazon logo. Do you see any reference to TWRP or some. Like a none Amazon splashscreen ?
I would call Amazon support again & ask them if there is a way to do a full Factory Reset from before it gets to the update page. I think there must be a way since it does probably have a stock recovery. Maybe a few Factory Resets will help with things. If you have access to a different internet network. You can try to get it to boot there. Maybe there is something on your current network causing a problem.
There are so many possible reasons for you problem that at this point you are just trying to get luckly & hope something works. Good Luck.

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Not when you don't have a custom recovery like TWRP installed. If that was possible then folks that are on stock ROMS would be able to update before it's their devices turn in the new update queue.
When you first bootup your device. After the white Amazon logo but before the color Amazon logo. Do you see any reference to TWRP or some. Like a none Amazon splashscreen ?
I would call Amazon support again & ask them if there is a way to do a full Factory Reset from before it gets to the update page. I think there must be a way since it does probably have a stock recovery. Maybe a few Factory Resets will help with things. If you have access to a different internet network. You can try to get it to boot there. Maybe there is something on your current network causing a problem.
There are so many possible reasons for you problem that at this point you are just trying to get luckly & hope something works. Good Luck.
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no reference to TWRP. normal boot no sign of anything .
i did many times force factory reset by remote but after the boot same error hung on update screen .

japgeisha said:
no reference to TWRP. normal boot no sign of anything .
i did many times force factory reset by remote but after the boot same error hung on update screen .
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Previous owner must of borked the update or maybe turned off the Wifi setting some how. And since there is no ADB access there is no way to clear that. When the device stalls on update. See if your Router is still assigning an IP address for it. Then try to see if you can ADB to that IP address.
I would pester Amazon everyday to try to get some replacements. Probably your best bet.

it always connect to wifi or using ethernet but i have no way how to figure out which ip is connecting to .

japgeisha said:
it always connect to wifi or using ethernet but i have no way how to figure out which ip is connecting to .
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Your router or modem hybrid should have a way to log into & see a list of what is connected by device & IP.

japgeisha said:
it always connect to wifi or using ethernet but i have no way how to figure out which ip is connecting to .
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Is your router set to restrict access by MAC ? Is your router DHCP disabled?

Hello I have brought firesticks from a seller on Facebook and they are all stuck on the sorry can't find an update I have done the rest and unplug it so many times still nothing is there a way to bypass this I called Amazon and they said they wouldn't be able to do anything which sucks so is there a way to get past this or somehow update it so I can get them to work

Babydoll21188 said:
Hello I have brought firesticks from a seller on Facebook and they are all stuck on the sorry can't find an update I have done the rest and unplug it so many times still nothing is there a way to bypass this I called Amazon and they said they wouldn't be able to do anything which sucks so is there a way to get past this or somehow update it so I can get them to work
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have you find any solution ?? not able to do nothing with this fire stick tv 2.. stuck on first setup with the update

xhostluv said:
hello, i can't bypass the first update .. unable to update your fire stick tv. i have try slow internet connection, dns domain blocking, uk and us vpn to access the internet. nothin work. My Fire Stick TV with alexa voice command is just a brick. Please guys, can you help me?
update - i have call amazon and they told me the device was reported as stolen !! this is way i can't update the device. I have buy this stick from internet and was brand new and sealed.
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Ok! I have buy a new sealed Fire TV stick 2 that was reported lost/stolen! No way to bypass the update screen after connecting to internet, the device is blocked by amazon. I find a way to go to settings and check ADB Debuging and Unknown Application.
I have installed Amazon remote on my smartphone, after connecting to internet and display the error can't update i have pair my phone with the stick and press SETTINGS on my application.
After i have connected with adb from my pc
installed Hijack V3 - https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/launcher-root-launcher-hijack-v2-t3561026 ;
disable bloatware https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/disable-bloatware-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-t3674629
installed https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/app-leanback-launcher-fire-tv-t3750451
my stick is alive

[tech support] Pumpkin PX3 MTCE HU, started bootlooping, need help recovering

Hello all,
I've run into an issue with my new head unit. I was just trying it out before installing it, got it powered up from my bench supply to test, and as soon as I installed a couple of apps (Plex and Google Play Music) it started bootlooping on me.
I figured I would go ahead and install a CFW since I do that for all my android devices anyway, but I've gotten myself into a pickle now. I can prompt the unit to attempt a firmware update, but all of the firmware releases I've found are in nupdate.img format, and the recovery is looking for a "kupdate.zip" format. I did try using the SD_Firmware_Tool to build an sdcard for this, but it seems to just be getting ignored.
The current behavior is that I get the "Pumpkin" bootloader logo, then it reboots. It no longer even shows the "android" loading screen as It did before I tried using the SD_Firmware_Tool.
For reference, I was trying to use the Hal9k rom from here
Getting to the onboard update menu works by holding the power button (pushing down the volume wheel) and hitting the reset button. I haven't been able to get it to boot into any other recovery modes yet, but if anyone happens to know of another button combo that should be working, please let me know.
I've put in an email to pumpkin support but I have a feeling they'll take a while to get back to me with the firmware, so hoping someone else might have something I can use in the meantime.

Well apparently I was mistaken about what CPU is under the hood of this thing (was going by a user review on the amazon page where I purchased it.)
According to the recovery it's loading into, this has an RK3368 rather than the RK3188 I expected

Little Update:
I'm trying out this unbrick for the PX5 to see if I can get it to use a more robust recovery. The current one keeps trying to mount a nonexistant drive location to run the kupdate.zip, and most of the pictures I've found of people's recoveries floating around on here have had the option to choose update files from different locations, so I think the recovery on this needs an update.
It's so far booting to a black (backlight on) screen and not progressing, so I hope the firmware update is going in the background and I just need to wait it out. Anyone know how long that firmware update process should take?

well I think my unit may just be new or different somehow, as none of the unbrick metbods seem to be working at the moment.
I've attached some pics of the unit's internals to see if that can help find a solution

How have you ascertained it to be an MTC(D/E) - it isnt

marchnz said:
How have you ascertained it to be an MTC(D/E) - it isnt
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I suppose there were some assumptions made based on what's already available on the market.
If it's not an MCT(#) then what is it?

Pyr0ball said:
I suppose there were some assumptions made based on what's already available on the market.
If it's not an MCT(#) then what is it?
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An XDA search for [kupdate] yeilds the information.

Made some progress on figuring this module out

How can I rollback Sony android TV to previous Android 7?

I have a Sony android TV and it was working fine until I upgraded its OS to Android 8 (v6520).
Since then the TV set suffers many issues like:
1- Repeated crashes which needs the TV to be plugged out and plug in again.
2-Many lags in my Bluetooth controller (practically, my controller is useless)
3-The function to see running apps with holding HOME key is gone!!!
4-Some of my previous apps doesn't run anymore.
5-And many many other minor bugs and failures.
I've already reset factory the TV without any results.
Anybody can save me and say how to rollback the firmware to my previous Android 7 (v5629).
I have the previous firmware package file. But I don't know the procedures, though I have a good knowledge of firmware recovery in android phones.
I'm really frustrated with my upgrade and I really appreciate your help.

mohsen1981 said:
I have a Sony android TV and it was working fine until I upgraded its OS to Android 8 (v6520).
Since then the TV set suffers many issues like:
1- Repeated crashes which needs the TV to be plugged out and plug in again.
2-Many lags in my Bluetooth controller (practically, my controller is useless)
3-The function to see running apps with holding HOME key is gone!!!
4-Some of my previous apps doesn't run anymore.
5-And many many other minor bugs and failures.
I've already reset factory the TV without any results.
Anybody can save me and say how to rollback the firmware to my previous Android 7 (v5629).
I have the previous firmware package file. But I don't know the procedures, though I have a good knowledge of firmware recovery in android phones.
I'm really frustrated with my upgrade and I really appreciate your help.
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From where did you download the older package file? I am facing the same issue. What TV model do you have?

dr_atul said:
From where did you download the older package file? I am facing the same issue. What TV model do you have?
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I saved it from my previous downloads. My model is KD-49X7000D. I Know the package is the same for many models.
Do you know the recovery or rollback procedures?

I am in the same boat. Updated to oero to see if it would sort out some issues, but oreo has made the experience a lot worse.
Random reboots on turn on and lost arc 5.1
Surely there must be a way to flash the 7.0 v firmware?

Did you guys made it work? I need this, my TV keeps getting offline without reason... and sometimes freezes when my HD is connected via USB. Thanks.

Anyone has found a way to roll back android TV???

TCL U65X9006 Very slow after it was bricked

Hello! I have a the TCL U65X9006 TV which was bricked. I sucessfully tried to unbrick it with the .pkg file and got it back running again.
So far so good, but now the TV is really slow and laggy. For expamle if I try to change the volume it goes only one by one up or down and does not react as it should (very big latency). Also for navigating through the menu it always need 5-20 seconds to react at my presses. Overall very laggy and slow. Is it because of the Flash file I used? Also tried to install updates and flashing with other .pkg files with no success.
Currently installed .pkg - v475, also tried v544 and Android 7 v353 but it got in a boot loop. Got the flash files from the Google Drive in big post.
Maybe someone has a tip which version would be better to install or what to do.
Help would be appreciated very much
Thanks in advance

Service menu.....Reset All and Reset Shop ?
Firmware is V8-T658T01-LF1Vxxx ?
Factory reset ?
Which "big post" ?
​You also brick your phone ?......
Android expert..!!!

Yea, few years ago. I have luck with bricking stuff...
Just trying out Resetting Shop and Reset All.
Firmware is V8-T658T01-LF1V570
This post
Thanks for the help !

Just did the Shop Reset with no improvement sadly.
Do you know which .pkg i can use to speed up that thing?
Maybe trying out Android 7 would help?

Bellow is proper MT58 thread...all firmware is there.
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