yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Good point.. thanks for the feedback
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Aureo69:
334

A nice feature to add would be to be able to update librtmp through the interface.

Aureo
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
Funny you should mention this ... I have a friend that asked me how to do this , I didn't have a clue. He was able to figure it out after hours of research.

Apparently this doesn't get updated within the XBMC build very often, and now with the freeze on XBMC until Kodi comes out... things remain broken, since a modification was made on August 31, 2014 -- and you would be out of luck until you upgraded to Kodi, which is still in ALPHA.

Wiki Link -- explaination of the issue.

it WOULD be nice as the (Android) AFTV has a version for it's platform.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Aureo69:
Librtmp

Saw the explanation on Wiki..tried updating through Mashup and no accessability...denied access

Aureo
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] tdgillihan:
Link is bad for me. I'm getting a 403 error. Is the site down or what?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Goggle has broken it's Webdrive hosting and is looking to fix it...no eta sorry;(

New Link : http://goo.gl/woVu0s
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Animal_UK:
I love this program and have used a good few times myself and passed onto other to use on their aFTV's.

Would it be possible to have another 'button' to just push a file or directory to the aFTV - say to the Download directory ?

It would just be a good option to be able to select a file or directory using browse and then push it straight to the Fire TV.

I quite often need to do this when I'm playing with my set-up - I had to push a keyboard xml recently when I updated to Helix 14a3 to get the skin I was using to work properly. I pushed it and then used esFile explorer to move the file

It could also be used to update the librtmp mentioned earlier in the thread.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for the feedback and idea's. I will look into that and hopefully be in the next release or so.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Sam Lowry:
OTA update block - do I still need to block the amazon domains?

Newbie here. Used this app successfully on a new FireTV. Two questions.

1. My machine did not update automatically as I read should happen when I first plugged it in. Is this normal?

2. I did the update block in the app successfully. Do I still need to block domains? I have an Apple Airport Extreme which doesn't seem to have this feature.

Thanks and keep up the awesome work. You made a multi-step process extremely easy. My only suggestion for improvement would be a more clear GUI which helped the user realize the correct order to install everything. But really, it was damn easy once I read the instructions.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for your feedback. The app has evolved so much very quickly I didn't even consider the newbie finding it confusing. I will definitely look at it again will a fresh mind and hopefully tweak it in the up and coming releases. .

Regards the question 1. I'm not sure as I've only ever manually updated myself.... but hopefully someone else reading the forum might be able to reply to that.

Question 2. The app block should be enough for now. Amazon may change something in the newer release going forward.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] ilovemymac:
No mac version :( i hate having to launch win blows just to do some simple thing.

Can you do a mac version by chance?

i know there is one of adbfire but this program offers some other options that does not

thanks
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Not as yet sorry... but you never know ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.22

Changelog v0.22

Updated Link2SD. Now works with Custom ROM by rbox

Added the ability to change the Recovery Image to Custom or Stock
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] NiceIce:
Hello,

Fire TV was shipped today in Germany for the first time, so I played a little bit arround and found your wonderful app.

Kodi ist up and runnig but there is a problem with the "Classic TV trick" for us German users as the Classic TV app isn't available in Germany.

So with other app could I choose?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for your feedback.... We have the same issue in the UK.

The current work around for me was to switch my account to USA and download the app, then switch back to UK again.

I might think about an app in Europe that we can use sometime in the future, but need to make sure it works nice like Classic TV does.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] NiceIce:
Where can I switch my account to USA?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
https://www.amazon.com/mn/dcw/myx.html?ie=UTF8&ref_=nav_youraccount_myk#/home/settings/payment

Go to "Country Settings" and you will need to have a valid US Address.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] NiceIce:
Ok, just moved to Orlando, FL. :laugh:

Country is set to USA but when I choose to transfer Classic TV to my Fire TV there is still this message:

:confused:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] DrSternau:
chance icon of a different app

Hey,

thx for this very useful tool. :good:I just have one question. How can I change the icon of an app other than Classic TV.

I use Pandora as a workaround and would like to change the icon, but I did not find the information how to change an app icon on the FireTV. Which command do use?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
Go to the XBMC/Kodi wiki page and scroll down to "5 Launch XBMC from an Existing App on the FTV Home Screen" and follow the directions.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] DrSternau:
Thanks, but that's not what I was looking for. I already did that and it works just fine, exexpt of a loop when quiting xbmc. :rolleyes:

In the Utility App is a button "Switch ClassicTV icon to Kodi icon" and I want switch the icon of another app on the FTV not ClassicTV. So what I want to know is how you switch the icon. Or is this button doing anything else?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
I will look for an app that behaves the same as Classic TV does, and add it to the App on the next release or so.... If anyone has a good replace app I can use don’t hesitate to voice it on the forum. Remember don’t suggest any app we will actually want to use.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
The MBC On Demand app will work the same as Classic TV. Adrise Inc. is the developer of both apps.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks... unfortunately it will be the same issue as ClassicTV with the "geographical restrictions!"
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Daywalker84:
Same for me too. I'm on latest german firmware without ability to root. For now I'm using an app called "servus tv" to start xbmc which works flawlessly only problem is changing the start icon off the app to show xbmc logo. Is there any why i could do this without root?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Daywalker84:
If your fire TV is rooted you could pull the apk and share it with us so we can sideload it? Or must it be installed via amazon appstore? Thx
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
I think I found an app we can use.... iNTD TV

http://www.amazon.co.uk/NTD-Televis...e=UTF8&qid=1411824543&sr=1-1&keywords=intd+tv

http://www.amazon.de/NTD-Television...e=UTF8&qid=1411824543&sr=1-1&keywords=intd+tv

http://www.amazon.com/NTD-Televisio...e=UTF8&qid=1411824543&sr=1-1&keywords=intd+tv

Let me know if guys can access and install it in Germany, and if so I i'll tweak it and add it in the next release.

Edit: I take that back. Unless you have root access it will loop..... On the hunt again for another app that plays nice like ClassicTV.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Jan_81:
Hi,

I have tested the app called "ikono TV" and it will work for me. The app is available at Amazon US, UK and Germany and for free.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Perfect.. It works great... I have updated my app to include this in the next release ;) Thanks
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Jan_81:
Great, can you say when the next release comes?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Daywalker84:
Very nice. That was fast. Thank you.Are we able to change the icon of the app at atv splashscreen without root? Cause i got still the problem that the last firmware is not rootable and was updated throug initial install process of my atv.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
To Root or not to Root ??

Just got a FireTV this week. Still on the old FW so it's rootable. Seems this app & ADBFire are the quickest ways to get it to do anything. But was wondering. Reading this thread I keep reading about folks not running a rooted FIreTV. I know is not necessary for most things. But other then a warranty thing. Is there a reason why not to root ??? I mean like phones it can be unrooted & put back to stock or am I missing something ?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.23

Changelog v0.23

Added Changelog website link to app

Updated download webpage link

Added Switch ikono TV to Kodi

Updated Llama config file with ikono TV > Kodi

Updated custom recover to firetv-cwm_recovery-6.0.5.1.1.img - Thanks again to rbox for all your hard work
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Herget:
Hi and thanks for the quick update for us german guys!

One question, should we install iNTD TV or ikono TV?

Your screen shot shows ikonoTV but in your log it's iNTD TV
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Daywalker84:
Works perfect with ikonoTv installed.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
opps typo.... lol it should be "ikonoTV"

I will update it... Thanks for your feedback.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mo2402:
Thus the Videoconfig work, you need to change the name to advancedsettings.xml befor Uploading. I have loaded advanced settings 2 and the filename in UserData Folder was advancedsettings2.xml. So this config does not work. Always rename it in advancedsettings.xml. Please fix this :)

(Sorry for my bad english ;) )
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
From scratch...

So I plan to use this app to do just about every guide @ FireTVNews on a New FireTV...

I have successfully blocked updates thru my router.

I have verify I am on FW 51.1.0.1_user_510055620. (So I shouldn't need to upgrade or downgrade - I do plan to upgrade to the latest Pre-Rooted FW at the end)

I have turn on ADB Debugging & made a note of my FTV's IP Address.

Now I plan to Root, Block Updates from FTV, Install Custom Recovery, update to latest Pre-Rooted FW, Install PlayStore, Install XBMC. Hope I got the order to do this correct & that everything can be done thru this app. (Let me know if I need to change anything)

Right now I am stuck trying to verify Root. I start SU & start SHELL from the app but I don't get the SuperUser Request. Any ideas ? Was able to figure out I had to manually input SU for it to verify. On to blocking updates from FTV.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] MadFlava:
Any plans of adding the USB storage hack from the General thread? Id really like to get that going but I just dont have the motivation to spend time doing it when I get home from working 10 hour days.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Looks good to me... Thanks for the feedback... Hopeful to include in the next release or so.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Xavier000:
Mac version please!!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] deewad:
Short question: is it normal that "switch ikono TV icon to kodi icon" only replaces the icon at the "home (last used)" menu? In the apps menu it's still ikono TV?

thx for your good work ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Daywalker84:
Yes that's normal. You only change the icon which is shown in launcher not the icon of the app itself.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] deewad:
thx. It's not so important since you can start your apps with xbmc.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] spyder03:
Possible stupid question from a NEW AFTV owner...

Does this app do everything that those guides do...fresh root, block OTA, etc...?

It looks like it does, but I wasn't sure if I am missing something. I guess what my question is, when I get my AFTV tomorrow, do I need to go through all of those very helpful guides, or just run this bad boy to do it all? :eek:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
The app is designed to take all the leg work out of having to go through the guides with just one click.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] nhumber:
other than being on the compatible firmware, are there any other pre requisites before i go ahead and use the one click cwm install?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Make sure you have root access
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Chniko:
Issue while trying to install XBMC

Hi,

I'm trying to install XBMC on my FireTV using the Utility App but I have the following error message.

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

connected to 192.168.1.203:5555

1331 KB/s (58919272 bytes in 43.219s)

pkg: /data/local/tmp/xbmc-13.2-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.apk

Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_CONTAINER_ERROR]

Do you have an idea why I have this message and how can I solve this issue ?

I was able to install the AutoPilot and Llama application on it.

I also tried to install manually using the command apd install .... but I have the same error message so it is not linked to the Utility but more to the package or my Fire TV.

Any idea ?

Thanks a lot in advance...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.24

Changelog v0.24

Added the ability to Sideload any file to /sdcard/download/ directory

Added the ability to Sideload any file to /sdcard/ directory

Fixed bug with advancedsettings.xml

Code tidy up for Kodi backup

Code tidy up for Kodi restore

Code tidy up for Video Cache

General code cleanup

Added note in Settings Menu to turn on ADB debugging
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
Ability To Minimize AFTV Utility App

This may seem somewhat trivial but it would be nice to be able to minimize the Utility App to the system tray. The app can be cumbersome as it gets in the way of doing other tasks on the PC. An example below shows what would be nice to have from what already exists.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for the feedback.

I didn't think anyone wanted to keep it running in the background after performing the tasks. No prob I will bring it back in the next release ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] nhumber:
also it would be nice to close it with the "X" at the top along with the exit button at the bottom..
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Sonopanic:
The app has a "change firmware" function.

Is it stupid to ask, if this can restore an older, rootable firm on the FTV ?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] collindv:
No. Only works if you already have root.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] rotor00ter:
I have a suggestion to allow the user to select the file to use for the cwm recovery option on the tool. I wanted to update to the 6.0.5.1.2 version of cwm recovery today but I had to do it manually instead. Not sure if this would be difficult to incorporate or not. Either way, its a great program and I've used it lots.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Good idea... Right now I am wondering if I rename the new version like the older version & replace the 6.0.5.1.1 in the apps folder if it will install the new one or if it will be blocked or messed up since the MD5 is different.

Update: It worked. Just renamed the new CWM with the old name & it installed correctly.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for the feedback. I've updated it for the next release. Till then renaming the file is a perfectly safe work around.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Sounds good & thanks again for your quick & fast work with the app. I was able to do every guide so far from FTVNews using your app.

I was wondering about this post from RBox about the latest CWM...

To install the latest PreRooted FW I side-loaded the .zip using your app to the SDCard/Download folder & rebooted to recovery from the app & installed from CWM. Had no problems doing it that way. But still tooked a look at the FW Downgrade/Upgrade option on your app but thought it might use the /cache update.zip method of updating which has cause a few loops for some. Just wondering what your plans are regarding that.

Update: Never mind. This was explain more closely at AFTNews. It only affects those trying to install stock FW thru CWM. Not those trying to install PreRooted FW thru CWM.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] lysp:
1 small bug i've noticed - the APK installer does not accept filenames with spaces in - when it calls to load the apk it probably should surround the path in quotes.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for your feedback.

The issue is ADB dosent like APK files with spaces, it's a limitation...

I will have a little play and see if the quotes thing work. I've not actually tried, but willing to give it a try. If it works I will update it on the next release.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] lysp:
I guess the other option if adb still doesn't work is to pop up an error dialog if there are spaces rather than calling adb and failing.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] atrix4nag:
Is there a way to go back to stock, after rooting the device? I want to test fire TV with root, I got my fire tv 2 weeks back, and youtube videos buffering alot, if the issue not resolved, I will return it, so just want to make sure that, there is a way, before rooting the device.

TIA
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Yes you can simply with the AFTV Utility :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] atrix4nag:
Thanks for prompt response... Sorry for if its answered already.. how can I do using the utility?

using "backup data" and "restore data"? or any other way?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] turboder:
Firmware Upgrade

I currently have 511070220 installed and rooted, with stock recovery.

I am using the Fire TV utility App and wondered can I use the Firmware Upgrade/Downgrade button to upgrade with bueller-51.1.3.0_513011820-rooted.zip, the new pre rooted firmware? I was hoping I could do this, and then also upgrade to CWM straight from the Util.

thanks
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
I really need to get my finger out and create a user guide.. lol

First step select Stock Recovery and click Change recovery

Second step click Firmware change (makes sure you have downloaded stock rom prior as per the warning message)

EDIT: Sorry I was trying to reply quickly on the way to work. I've actually not tried the reverse to stock but in theory it should work. Please provide any feedback you have and if required I will tweak the app. I believe it will reboot into recover after the update of part 1. .. you will need to reboot your AFTV before part 2.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update the recovery to CWM recovery rom first and then install the rooted rom.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] turboder:
New Firmware

You didn't really mention if I could use the App Fire TV Utility Solely, or whether I have to update to CWM manually and then boot into recovery and install the new firmware, obviously I know I can do it that way. I was asking if I could use the Fire TV Utility to get from here to there.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] atrix4nag:
Thanks for the response.. Where can I download the stock rom? I tried but I didnt find, sorry if its already answered..
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] collindv:
http://www.aftvnews.com/software/
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.25

Changelog v0.25

Minimise App to toolbar is back

Update CWM Recovery 6.0.5.1.2 For more detals headover to http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/development/recovery-cwm-recovery-6-0-5-0-0-t2882336 thanks rbox

Updated warning message icon for Root, reboot, and recovery

Created a virtual remote control
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] atrix4nag:
Can i install XBMC using this app or do I need to do it manually?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] eL_D:
you can sideload (install on your FTV) the xbmc apk with this tool just as any other apk.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] atrix4nag:
Got it i followed it and installed xbmc on my AFTV.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Have you found any XBMC guide on how/what to load after installing XBMC. Sideloading & installing is the easy part. But I am still stuck just trying to decide which flavor of XBMC to install (Gotham, Spmc and Kodi alpha).

Would like to get it as close to this as possible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=tU-5oy5OJYM

Let me know how it goes for you. PM me if needed.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Legolas2:
Feature Request: FTV Status

Hi

Firstly, this is a wonderful utility. It would be most useful if AFTVU can be enhanced show the state of the AFTV it is connected to.

Info:

+ Rooted?

+ OTA Updates Blocked?

+ Version of SW

+ Version of CWM (if installed)

+ Sideloaded APK list and version (if possible)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
Great request. Is this at all possible?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] symphonix:
Thank you for this wonderful app.

I just transferred the latest firmware and it rebooted to CWM. However, I cannot find it in any folder after following the instructions on http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-a-custom-rom-image-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for your feedback. These are all great ideas and will look to enhance the app.

I just need to work out what the ADB commands are and can get it added.... Anyone feel to share if they know im all open arms.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Legolas2:
Thanks for entertaining my suggestions.

I did a Google search, and found a few links that may work. I am at work so I can't check if this works on AFTV.

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/15303915/how-to-get-os-version-and-device-name-of-an-android-device-connected-via-usb-wit

http://stackoverflow.com/questions/16650765/get-application-name-label-via-adb-shell-or-terminal

Android Package Manager

ADB Check Root

I hope some of these will help
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks buddy.... I will check it out and hopefully get some if not all added...

Just finishing off the ADB remote keyboard input :) to compliment the remote input.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Scenario.

I have an Aftv that's already rooted, cwmod, prerooted most up to date firmware.

I have a new Aftv and want to flash the image from my hacked Aftv to the new Aftv.

Can this app you've made help me with this? Thank you very much.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
If you have root access on your new AFTV then just install CWM

Do a full backup on the old AFTV and restore on the new.

The app should allow you to do what you need.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Where is the back up saved?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] adihant:
errors on install

HI, thanks for all the work you have put in on this.

I just installed your program on my win7 laptop in preparation for my aftv being delivered on 23rd October, and i got a couple of errors. The first one was that windows tells me that the program may not have installed correctly and offered to re install with recommended settings. Then my antivirus software advised me that tr.apk and libexploit.so is malicious software and has placed it in quarantine. is it safe to restore these files?

thanks
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
There is no installing... Just unzipping... It's a self contain folder, comes with everything needed & the files are safe. If they where not you would have a riot in this thread.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] aashishjain:
Thumbnail and preview files are missing for the ClassicTV icon swap.

Also, I can't seem to get the remote to work. It launches fine, but the buttons dont work. I do have remote control enabled in XBMC.

Otherwise, the app is amazing, thanks Imtiaj!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for your feedback ;)

Use ikono TV its actually a better smaller file and will not have a flash of the host app.

I found a bug and fixed it in the up and coming release... The workaround for now is to launch shell button and once it connects to the AFTV the Remote should work. You can close the DOS box.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
Thanks for this as I totally detested that ugly Classic TV icon flashing when accessing Kodi from the AFTV Launcher. Sometimes even a trivial improvement like this can really make a big difference.