I've done a search on the forum and can't find the exact answer I'm after. I have a Fire TV2 box that I would prefer to keep on Fire OS 5.0.5. TWRP Recovery is currently on 3.0.0-4 and I would like to update it to the latest version without installing the latest Fire OS pre-rooted ROM. There are many guides on the internet for updating TWRP on Android phone and I wonder if it is the same approach for Fire TV (and I can just follow one of those)? Thanks for all help.
Leedsgreen said:
IThere are many guides on the internet for updating TWRP on Android phone and I wonder if it is the same approach for Fire TV (and I can just follow one of those)? Thanks for all help.
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Nope, since TWRP runs from a ram disk, not from the recovery partition..
OK. So other than installing latest pre-rooted ROM is there anyway to update TWRP recovery (& stay on the Fire OS I’m currently on)? Thanks.
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I bought a Fire TV from Staples and I'm hoping it will be rootable. Assuming it is, I was planning to do the following:
Block the updates at the router.
Plug in the Fire TV and follow the rooting procedure (using Towelroot) without upgrading the firmware
Install ClockworkMod
Install latest Prerooted Stock Image.
The rooting procedure has steps for getting the firmware to the latest rootable version prior to rooting, but rather than go through all that, I'd rather get root ASAP and then flash a pre-rooted firmware using ClockworkMod.
I've got lots of experience rooting and flashing phones and tablets, so I don't think installing a custom recovery will be an issue for me. Is this a good plan?
Once you are rooted and have su installed, you should follow this guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-ota-update-for-amazon-fire-tv-and-keep-root-access/.
If you haven't already done so, you can't go wrong browsing thru all of the aftvnews.com guides.
jmerrilljr2 said:
Once you are rooted and have su installed, you should follow this guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-block-ota-update-for-amazon-fire-tv-and-keep-root-access/.
If you haven't already done so, you can't go wrong browsing thru all of the aftvnews.com guides.
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Yes, disabling the service is something to do, but I was assuming the Prerooted Stock Images that I would be flashing would already have that disabled.
ASFAIK, rbox recommends doing this.
jmerrilljr2 said:
ASFAIK, rbox recommends doing this.
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depending on the version you get and hopefully its rootable. I would do this.
Enable adb, install towelroot, disable updates and if you are on the initial version of the firmware where the menu items fit in one screen, then you are good to go. else downgrade first.
for safety disable the amazon updates through su everytime you are on new firmware.
then go up to the last version before unlocked firmware of rbox
then unlock and go to the bootloader menu along with the latest firmware
block updates and you are golden. latest and perfectly rooted.
For anyone else reading this thread, rbox made a walkthrough guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/start/
Just follow that. It does what I was planning on doing.
Hello
I was just wondering - if it is possible to upgrade my Rooted Firetv (51.1.1.0) to the new software with a custom Rom via ADB 1.14 software
if Yes, maybe anyone could explain to med how that is done ?
THX
jakepe said:
Hello
I was just wondering - if it is possible to upgrade my Rooted Firetv (51.1.1.0) to the new software with a custom Rom via ADB 1.14 software
if Yes, maybe anyone could explain to med how that is done ?
THX
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You need to downgrade first, install ClockworkMod Custom Recovery and only then you can upgrade
Thanks for your answer - after i have downgraded - how can i then use ADB fire to install the Clockwordmode and then upgrade ?
No way. Follow the guides here: http://www.aftvnews.com/tag/guide/
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No way. Follow the guides here: http://www.aftvnews.com/tag/guide/
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More specifically, follow the AFTVnews Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Rooting Starters Guide guide.
My amazon fire tv is on a pre-rooted 5.1.3.0 and I would like to update to the latest version. What is the safest way to do this? I've read that I cannot just update to the lastest pre-rooted firmware
iHamie said:
My amazon fire tv is on a pre-rooted 5.1.3.0 and I would like to update to the latest version. What is the safest way to do this? I've read that I cannot just update to the lastest pre-rooted firmware
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Go to aftvnews and follow the guides for custom ROMs exactly. He's very precise but I'd install them incrementally because some people report bugs otherwise. You'll definetly want to do 51.1.4.0 before going to the latest. And just make sure you install bootmenu and unlock bootloader (I believe the one after yours requires bootmenu.) Failing to do so has resulted in bricks.
Ok, I have a fire tv 2 box that is on rbox's 5.2.6.2 prerooted rom with TWRP.
My questons are:
1. Is there any firmware that I should avoid?
2. Can I update from 5.2.6.2 straight to 5.2.6.9? (I thought I read somewhere that you can't but can't seem to find the thread.)
3. Should I just stay on 5.2.6.2?
4. Should I keep using TWRP or Rbox's Boot screen?
5. Also is the current TWRP still 3.0.0-5?
I think that covers everything. Thank you for any help and past help.
I did see now that I need to update to 5.2.6.7 first, then update to latest.
Everything is updated and working well.
I have a Fire HD10". It is rooted and runs fine. I need to get TWRP installed on it, is there a way to do this without using Linux ? What is the best way to install TWRP on the Fire10" ?
Thank you
Thibor69 said:
I have a Fire HD10". It is rooted and runs fine. I need to get TWRP installed on it, is there a way to do this without using Linux ? What is the best way to install TWRP on the Fire10" ?
Thank you
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Download the twrp app