yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
I think the way you did it the zip would be somewhere in Cache/ or Cache/Temp. Using the "Firmware Change" option uses the cache method that ADB sometimes messes up. So I prefer to do a easy manual method.

I don't rename the FW so I can find it easily. First make sure you have a USB keyboard plugged in since I am not sure the virtual keyboard is working on CWM at this time.

I use the app to "SideLoad File to Download dir" to get the FW on the FTV. Can take a while but it will tell you how long it took to upload the file when it's done. Then using the app I "Reboot to Recovery".

Once on CWM I choose to update from zip and I can easily find it in "/SDCard/0/Download/". And flash it thru. Then I just reboot from CWM & it will show the FTV updating.

Once done go into the controllers setting in System & there should be an update for it in the last tab for your controller. Keep the controller close to the FTV for it to update as quick as possible.

Last you need to clean the FW out of the SDCard to get back the 400+MB space that it takes. Use something like ES File Explorer to delete it. And your done.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.28

New Update version 0.28

Updated Recovery Image. Now you can select the file you want from the recovery folder

Added CWM Auto Folder SDCard mount. For more detals headover to http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/mounting-external-usb-to-data-t2889319 thanks jmandawg

Code cleanup
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Does that mean you added the v2 script to the app ?? Yeap.. See v2 script in the app... Cool. Now to check if there is a detail instructional popup... What about the REVERT option. ??

Thanks a lot for adding the flexible Recovery Image folder selection option. :good:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fxbill:
Another program of interest

Not to detract from this wonderful app which has saved my butt more than once since I began using it about a week ago, but you might want to take a peek at xunitytalk for a program called USD SD Card Wizzard which was written for sellers who want the ability to completely load a unit with a single button push and crank out units all day long....and this program does it. Once you zip up everything on a unit that you like you load it to a stick...jam it into any virgin unit and hit the button. Out comes a clone of your perfect machine. Sellers on Fleabay are going to eat this program alive! I don't know how good it is, but I only post out of interest that some might have. I can't attest to it's reliability and of course it only has one purpose. It's not flexible like the utility here...it's strictly a mass producing cloner. It's an interesting concept though and originally that is what I was looking for when I ran across this forum. Better to learn and I don't think you'd learn all that much using that program. When I purchased my first good unit....and I was lucky.... I got one done by someone very special who really knows what he's doing, I was looking for a cloner and was going to buy several more units that weren't loaded yet for as little as I could get them for and simply clone the first one. I would have saved a lot of money, but learned nothing and I have more fun experimenting and playing than I would have had I simply duplicated what I bought. Thought you guys might be interested in peeking at it though just out of curiosity if you weren't already aware of it.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fxbill:
New Update: Anyone notice any changes in Mashup? Major changes on my end......
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
[MENTION=231125]imtiajmeah[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/mounting-external-usb-to-data-t2889319

Can we get an update to the v2.5 script & also a way to sideload things to /data_fire/media/0 OR no sure if it should be /data_fire/media/0/SDCard/Download. Since we need to wait for EXT 4 support on CWM.

Also any progress on the virtual keyboard ?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Sounds intresting. Do u have a link to the app? I will take a look.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Sure will update in the next release or so...

Also just a quick thanks for keeping an eye on the posts.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Link courtesy of [MENTION=5067658]fxbill[/MENTION] : USB-SDCARD Wizard . Maybe if some of the properties are different then XBMC backup it can be incorporated... Or a separate backup & restore option...

Cool... Just glad I can help in any way. Really appreciated the app & your continue updates/addons... Thanks....

Forgot to mention this: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56323024&postcount=109 . Maybe there is a way to make this process easier with the app. Getting rid of unused things like FreeTime.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fxbill:
USB Wizzard

Sorry.... Didn't know if I could post a link or not....

http://www.xunitytalk.com/showthread.php?5578-RELEASE-USB-SDCARD-Wizard&
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] vi3tl23n3gad3:
What does this do?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Not sure it works on the FireTV. The one post I saw at the forum where the prog is at said it didn't work on the FireTV. It is like the "Backup/Restore files" option of this app. But it flashes from a USB or SD card since it was made for the Android XBMC boxes that come out of china...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Ah I see. Thanks for clarifying.

Side note. What I dream most about is the ability to buy a new Aftv and have a program that clones my current Aftv to the new one with just one click. That would be extremely ideal.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
I think it can be done with CWM aka custom recovery (root required). But not sure of the side affects.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fxbill:
I think that USB Wizzard program can be configured to do exactly what you asked for, but I have someone very familiar with the FTV and is a computer programming student about to get his degree who is looking into it. If it can be done he'll know. I should find out within a few days. I'm sure others here are well versed enough to know if it would work as well. I certainly don't but was excited at the concept.

One thing I'd love to see in the app is the ability to boot the FTV directly into XBMC. I have three boxes that do that. The APFire program has a Llama installation file that has the option to do that. I tried it tonight and although I don't have it configured properly it does work. I uninstalled Llama and reinstalled it with APFire and selected "boot to XBMC". It then says you need to input settings via a USB stick when you reboot and I wasn't sure what they wanted so I simply booted up without it. It opened with the normal FTV screen so I headed down to settings and then Llama. I then launched the program, but instead of the normal Llama opening screen it popped up with several options....booting to XBMC being one of them. I selected that and rebooted. The unit booted to FTV for about 5 seconds or so and then went directly to XBMC! There was a small delay...unlike my other boxes that boot directly to XBMC with the splash screen, but it is certainly a step in the right direction. I went back into FTV and launched Llama again.....all those options were then gone and it opened as it normally does. I'm doing to have to delete it, reinstall and look at some of the other options as well as figuring out what USB files they require for the unit to open directly with the XBMC splash screen without ever seeing the FTV splash. This to me would be a great feature to add if possible.

The total clone and/or a file explorer and editor would also be great additions although I know they would require considerable work. It would certainly make this utility the best out there though with no limitations on what you could do with it!

Please continue the great work....you've done a wonderful job with it!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fxbill:
Volume boost on FTV- Sorry...Off subject again!lol

OK pros..... All of my FTV units have lower volume output than my Ugoos UT3 or my Raspberry. There's a way to boost it in the Raspberry and I'm hoping that there is in the FTV as well. My hearing isn't the best and with it's lower output I'm having to turn my TV up almost all the way to hear it well. Is there and adjustment to allow going more than 100% or a second volume adjustment in the unit to boost it to equal my other units?

Really need a positive answer here! Thanks in advance for any help!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
I think you would have better chance for an answer if posted: http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/help
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fxbill:
Thanks! Since I started here and have locked in on this thread I've had little chance to explore the forum... I appreciate reminding me that there is more here than just this thread and to follow proper rules!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
NP, Just not enough traffic relating to sound volume would come thru here. I even think there might be some volume discussion in the help thread too. Although it had to do with pass-thru to sound systems I think..... Most ended up trying the optical port...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Well the goods just keep piling up....

We got a brand spanking new unlock & lock bootloader from RBox.... ( http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/orig-development/firetv-partial-bootloader-unlock-t2925891 )

We got a new CWM Recovery 6.0.5.1.4 with EXT4 support that requires the bootloader unlocked... ( http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/development/recovery-cwm-recovery-6-0-5-0-0-t2882336 )

We got 4 different scripts for the Mount external USB storage.. v2.5 (Best) v2.0 ( 2nd best) x2 v1's for USBSticks + Also the Revert script... ( http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/mounting-external-usb-to-data-t2889319 )

Your going to be very busy mate...

Want to thank you again for the great app..... :good:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Lol... busy indeed... but time well spent.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mroneeyedboh:
I still wanna know if I use your app, will it delete anything on my ftv? I bought one setup already but I want to install cwm, but reluctant to do so because I don't want to wipe my settings etc etc
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] twqwctf:
iKono icon

Hi, I have an unrooted FTV. I used the Amazon FireTV Utility App to replace this icon with the Kodi icon. Following a reboot, the icon replacement was successful. This was last night.

However this morning, the icon has somehow reverted to the original iKono icon again.

Is there a way to make this icon permanent? Thank you very much!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Yest indeed. Can't wait.. I know it will be a minute but even got a video tutorial maker to look into making a video tutorial of going from stock to EXT4 flashed setup. I think that will really help folks understand everything the app does. ( http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/complete-video-tutorial-box-to-root-t2921306 ) [MENTION=5943722]hotterpop[/MENTION]

Just like a gun... The App does what the user aims it to do. Even after adb connected. You would have to click on an option & then pass thru the warning pop up. And then wait for it to carry out your action. So this app will not delete anything unless you tell it to uninstall an app or change recovery or FW & disregard the warnings. Or if you don't choose the right Kodi flavor & start to tell it to change or delete stuff. You are in full control of the app.

Maybe there was an iKono update. Specially if you have the PlayStore installed. Change it again & then go in to the System / Apps settings & tell it to not auto update the iKono app.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mroneeyedboh:
Yeah IM thinking about adding CMW like I said. What Im afraid of, is when I downgrade the FW to install CWM, it may wipe something as part of the process.. I dont knwo.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] twqwctf:
Hmm, I haven't installed the Google Play store, if that's what you're referring to. This box is not rooted.

I went into the settings, but I do not see anyway to disable an app from being auto-updated except for an "Automatic Updates" ON/OFF switch which affects all apps. I wonder if iKnono auto-updated (?).

EDIT: EDIT: you know, maybe I was in the Apps section where I saw the ugly iKnono app. Maybe I wasn't in Recent Apps. I think the icon only affects the Recent apps section. If so I apologize.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] hotterpop:
I'm happy to work on a video for this app. My big concern with making tutorials / walk-throughs for apps is that they change- especially ones that seem to have great support like this one. I'm happy to do a video, but I want to make sure I hit it at the best possible time- right after a big update, for example. Let me know when you guys are ready and I'll try to bust something out.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
I remember reading that the app's icon is not change in the Apps Menu... Just on the top of the UI... So you should be good to go...

Thanks.. I think the best option will be to do a step-by-step video-by-video. That way if anything ever changes it can be redone without having to redo one whole big video...

Let me give you an example: https://www.youtube.com/user/xXModdedWarfareXx/videos?sort=dd&view=0&flow=list&live_view=500

As you can see this very successful YouTuber has made two incremental set of guides that are very easy to follow. And it is very easy to make a new video for a part that has changed in case just adding notes is not good enough because to much has change...

Jtag Tutorials #1,2,3-34,etc...

Hardware Tutorials #1,2,3-7, etc...

Video 1 would be how to get the FireTV for $59 from staples ( http://slickdeals.net/f/7308166-ama...ssibly-for-59-with-25off75-coupon?src=pdw&v=1 ). Blocking the IP's on the router & unboxing... And go from there....

What do you think... :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] hotterpop:
That sounds great. It looks like we just had a release come out- should I get working on it then?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Actually v28 has been out a since OCT. 27th. The changelog didn't get added on the 2nd post. You can see it here: https://sites.google.com/site/amazonfiretvutilityapp/home/changelog . There should me a major update in a few days. But most of the options will not need the update until you get to the unlocking bootloader & installing CWM part of it... Get accustom to the app & play with it... See how it functions... Let me know if you have any ?'s... PM me if you like...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] hotterpop:
Ok. I'll at least look into it- I have been running OSX for all of the work I've done so far, so I haven't used the program at all. The screenshot makes it look very easy to use, though. The biggest hurdle will be getting my recording stuff set up for a windows machine- nothing major, just a hassle when you live with other people.

I'll get recording and posting as soon as I can, and will target to have all the stuff not applicable to the next update done by the time it's released. No major UI changes coming up, right?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
I am thinking there will be a new bootloader section. Not sure the external USB HDD/SDD part will be changed. You can even wait since there will be a couple of parts added or changed. [MENTION=231125]imtiajmeah[/MENTION] can give us more of a heads up..

Don't mac's have a way to install Windows as a virtual machine or something.. No rush.... Just got to use Boot Camp 5.. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/install-windows-on-mac
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
I will do a release tonite ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Great.. Can't wait.. I also did see you help CWM get updated for full recovery-input support.. Man this has been a good week for rooted FireTV's.. And they are on special again @ Staples for those in the States.....

Thanks for your quick work [MENTION=231125]imtiajmeah[/MENTION]... :good:

Note 1: Don't forget to add the v28 Changelog to the #2 post...

Note 2: Just a heads up... http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/ntfs-mount-tool-android-t2920856
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Note 2 looks interesting... Lets see how it develops and will look to implement if all goes well. Already have a few additional updates waiting for the next release...... Cant sit still :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.29

Changelog v0.29

Tweak to uninstall app

Added CWM SDCard/HDD folder mount. Thanks again to jmandawg for the continued development. Details at http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/mounting-external-usb-to-data-t2889319

Added Bootloader lock. Thanks again to rbox for the continued development. Details at http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/orig-development/firetv-partial-bootloader-unlock-t2925891

Sideload Button text updated to shows if you are sideloading app or pushing file to dir
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Yeah.. Seems it is still in it's infancy... Hopefully it will mature quickly... Now you got me intrigue on the additional updates for the next release.. Any hints... Does it rhyme with inix... ;)

Thanks... Really appreciate your quick work with the AFTV Utility... :victory:

Well there you go [MENTION=5943722]hotterpop[/MENTION] v29 can do anything that is needed at this time.... :good:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] hotterpop:
Looks good! I'll get on development Wednesday, when I get a fresh new FTV in the mail. I like to make my videos with a new device so if there are any kinks, I find out about them and can address them in the video. I know it'll delay things a little bit, but I figure it's worth it for the quality.

I'll let you know when I have something!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Sounds great... These are the folks that really need a series of videos for each step...

Let me know if I can help in any way...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] hotterpop:
I'll message you if I need any explanations, but I should be good. The program is essentially running terminal commands I am already familiar with, so it couldn't be that difficult.

Thanks!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Great... I run mine on "Normall debug mode". The only note I might give you is on some instances you have to wait until it tells you it has done something. Like the size of file it sideloaded. And there are a few times I had to CTRL + C to get input control back so I can properly exit. Other then that it is click & click & wait & done then Exit type of interaction... You'll see what I mean once you go thru the paces...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Sam Lowry:
Used app to root and block updates, but it updated anyway...

But, the strange thing is that I still seem to have root access. Is this possible?

How do I confirm I still have a rooted box? I never loaded any roms. Software version now says 51.1.4.0_user514006420. I still have my kodi icon replacing ClassicTv.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
You left a lot of info off your post...

But it's very easy to test if you still got root thru the app following step 8 (Rooting with this app installs TowelRoot & SuperSU in Apps): http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv/

Make sure SuperSU is still installed & when done checking click CTRL+C to be able to input Exit on the command promp.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Fyi... Will do a quick update release tonite with the v3.0 drive mount..
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Y314K:
Awesome... I own 3 AFTV's.. Any chance of being able to save all 3 IP's by name like AFTV 1, 2 , 3 or AFTV LR (Living Room), (Liz's Room), etc... I guess I am really asking for multiple saved AFTV profiles. Also one for CWM Wifi IP's.. It's odd all 3 of my AFTV's give me the exact same IP in CWM over Wifi... And a profiles file that can moved/copy from version to version since you update at a very fast rate.. Which like I said it is AWESOME!!! Thanks...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Walkover:
Error if try to side load to...

Hey there! I have a Little Problem with the sideload file to download or sdcard Directory. When i try to sideload to my fire tv i get These:

Android Debug Bridge version 1.0.31

-a - directs adb to listen on all interfaces for a c
onnection
-d - directs command to the only connected USB devic
e
returns an error if more than one USB device is
present.
-e - directs command to the only running emulator.
returns an error if more than one emulator is r
unning.
-s <specific device> - directs command to the device or emulator with
the given
serial number or qualifier. Overrides ANDROID_S
ERIAL
environment variable.
-p <product name or path> - simple product name like 'sooner', or
a relative/absolute path to a product
out directory like 'out/target/product/sooner'.

If -p is not specified, the ANDROID_PRODUCT_OUT

environment variable is used, which must
be an absolute path.
-H - Name of adb server host (default: localhost)
-P - Port of adb server (default: 5037)
devices [-l] - list all connected devices
('-l' will also list device qualifiers)
connect <host>[:<port>] - connect to a device via TCP/IP
Port 5555 is used by default if no port number
is specified.
disconnect [<host>[:<port>]] - disconnect from a TCP/IP device.
Port 5555 is used by default if no port number
is specified.
Using this command with no additional arguments

will disconnect from all connected TCP/IP devic
es.

device commands:
adb push <local> <remote> - copy file/dir to device
adb pull <remote> [<local>] - copy file/dir from device
adb sync [ <directory> ] - copy host->device only if changed
(-l means list but don't copy)
(see 'adb help all')
adb shell - run remote shell interactively
adb shell <command> - run remote shell command
adb emu <command> - run emulator console command
adb logcat [ <filter-spec> ] - View device log
adb forward --list - list all forward socket connections.
the format is a list of lines with the followin
g format:
<serial> " " <local> " " <remote> "\n"
adb forward <local> <remote> - forward socket connections

Can anyone help me? Tryed already to restart, turn the Debug Mode off and on but nothing worked... Hope you can help me
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
Ability to Pin AFTV Utility App to Taskbar

I just realized that I can pin the adbFire app to the Windows Taskbar. It is totally convenient to access this app straight way instead of having to dig for it each time it is needed. Unfortunately, I am unable to pin the AFTV Utility App to the Taskbar at this time. Not sure why it is not working as it fails to pin the app when I right click on "Amazon FireTV Utility App.exe" and select "Pin to Taskbar". Is there any way to make it possible for the AFTV Utility App to be pinned to the Taskbar?

EDIT: I was able to pin AFTV Utility APP to the Start Menu which is great but it would be way more convenient accessing the app directly from the Taskbar.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Sam Lowry:
OK, tested and confirmed that I lost my root due to updates which I had blocked with this app. Bummer. At least I still have my XBMC. I wonder if it happened because I installed the new Netflix app...

Hopefully a new root will happen one day.

BTW- any reason to keep the towelroot app on my FireTV now that it won't work?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for the feedback... I will look into getting something implemented in the next release or so.. :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.30

Changelog v0.30

Updated CWM SDCard/HDD folder mount to v3.0. Thanks jmandawg for the continued development. Details http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/mounting-external-usb-to-data-t2889319

Code tweak