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[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
Where can I get instructions for the Firmware Upgrade/Downgrade

I've noticed that the lastest version has Upgrade/Downgrade firmware.

I tried to upgrade ... but can't figure out how to pass the location of the update.zip file that I downloaded....

?? do you have a step-by-step instructions set for your app? I found a manual process elsewhere - however I wanted to use your feature.

(edit)

I tried puttubng the file in the c:/ftv folder that looked liked it was working then I got ...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
The update.zip can take a while to transfer depending on your network speed. Just wait it will tell you once done and restart you FTV automatically.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
yeah I waited qutie awhile then it returned that error ^ above

I tried again ... same result. my Fire TV does reboot, into recovery? but says the update failed and it will reboot shortly and if not to power off/on.

which I did, and it just comes back up normally without the updated version.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Try one of the bin files from here... dont forget to rename it to update.zip and put it in C:\FTV

http://rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Amazon Fire TV&folder=Firmware
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
is it possible .. I'm NOT using the PRO version of SU --

I checked my logs for SU and there are a couple of entries that have that message " pro version required for that feature" or something to that effect?

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I've just tried Fire TV Firmware Restore Tool - that seemed to fail with the same trouble.

What is strange, is that this Fire TV is my newest unit. Just got it last week. It NEVER upgraded itself on initial startup out of the box. It's still at the 51.1.0.2 version. I tried to get it to update, via the settings checked for update, rebooted and waited days but nothing.

I did run the enable OTA from your app, just to be sure ... I'm wondering if I should do a Factory Reset - and try getting the update prior to rooting and sideloading apps?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
I think I found a bug... Will update shortly and release a fix. Thanks for your feedback. :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
update v0.14

Changelog v0.14

Bugfix for Firmware Upgrade/Downgrade

Added forum link in dropdown menu

https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByfFwjYTfWSbejlSdXFtajZJdHc&usp=sharing#list
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
BahDaBing! Success...

what was NOT working is working FINE!

thanks ... I'm updated. 51.1.1

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both my Fire TV's are now at the same ver. 51.1.1

both rooted the same, however when I run the OTA toggle enable/disable the messages returned are different.

I suspect one of by FTV's is not protected (#1). I don't get

FIRE TV #1

FIRE TV #2
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] jameslee2:
amazon tv

so to use this firetv side app, i just run this app on windows and find the ip of my firetv and enable debugging mode on my fire tv?

Right now I have my firetv connected to the same router as my windows pc. ?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
That's all. Works great.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] catman2005:
Request.

Thank you very much for the app.

Life got a lot easier now.

I would like to have a button to able able to send "Folder" to data\obb on Fire TV.

Thank you in advance!

Cat
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] xenoglyph:
handy little app, thanks a lot.

i have a little feature request though. It would be cool in the XBMC section to have a button that lets me quickly and easily update the advancedsettings.xml with a new one. I know I'm incredibly lazy, but it would be nice.

Cheers!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Haha... Not lazy at all the whole point I created the app was so it made life that little bit easier... Anyway the good news is I have actually added that and a couple more tweaks to the app(You read my mind). Just testing and will hopefully release it later today or tomorrow.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.15

Changelog v0.15

Added Cache Video Buffering config - Details at http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=HOW-TO:Modify_the_video_cache#Examples

Reboot FTV confirmation

Screen Capture now has Date and time stamp (no need to move file before another capture)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] radiocontrol:
Install XBMC

I need some help using your FTV Side App Installer to install XBMC.

I don't know where to find the apk file that's needed to install XBMC. I went to XBMC.org site and downloaded xbmc-13.1-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.zip. I unzipped it but don't find an apk file to load with the FTV side loader. Obviously, I'm missing the proper steps.

Thanks.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] :
Go HERE, and download the ARM release for android. ;)

The file shouldn't be a zip file, but rather an apk file.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] radiocontrol:
Okay, I see what happened. Clicking on the ARM release downloaded a zip file. I changed the extension from zip to apk and saved to a network drive. I loaded that file and the FTV side loader said "too many files...". I then moved the apk file to a local drive on the PC. Loading from there installed successfully.

Thanks.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
OTA really disabled?

I have two FTV's both are now at the same ver. 51.1.1

both rooted the same, however when I run the OTA toggle enable/disable the messages returned are different.

I suspect one of my FTV's is not protected (#1). I don't get

FIRE TV #1

FIRE TV #2
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] pkd88:
What a wonderful app.

One question... to update, I should rename the .apk to .zip?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Can you give more details of what you mean.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
background image installer... feature?

Might be nice to able to transfer an image, to either a default or predetermined path. I store mine on my USB stick..

because most need to run the "Confluence" skin, it is nice to use a custom background to personalize things abit. Your APP lends itself to 'easy' so I figured it would be nice to have the ability to upload background images.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] pkd88:
To do a firmware change it says to make sure the firmware is named update.zip What does this mean if you just have an updated apk?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Ahhh... Thats fine if you have a new app.apk file just sideload like normal it will update the previous app and keep the data files intact.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.16

Changelog v0.16

Minor tweak to version info

Added and moved IP Address to Settings Menu

Added option to Minimise/Hide the CMD window in Settings Menu

Enjoy :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
Replication feature?

I'm wondering if anyone else also has more than one AFTV in the house?

I find myself using the xbmc backup feature to keep both of mine in sync. I from time to time make changes , trying to keep those to my Living room AFTV, then every few days do a backup, then restore the result to my other one in the Master bedroom.

It would be great to have a system that you could schedule, to run automatically.

It is great to have the same experience on both TVs , of course this really only keeps the xbmc side of the AFTV the same, but in my case that is my launcher so it is the primary GUI.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] gomavs123:
cannot download from link?

Hi guys, I cannot download this application- the link address goes through a timeout- I tried earlier versions with the same result. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
I just downloaded it, It may be a bit confusing.. you are linked to a Dropbox directory (shared public) which allows you to download a "URL" file (another link) to ad.fly (never heard of it ...) anyway then after a time out - or you have to link on "Skip Ad" upper right had corner of page. you will then be at a page where you can finally download the file.

I'm not sure why the OP doesn't just provide the file from his Public DropBox folder ??

so... first download the url file... then click on the file you downloaded... on your computer that will bring you to ad.fly -- click skip ad... then download THE file.

anyway it is there , and available for download.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] gomavs123:
alright now it seems to work. However, both chrome and firefox thinks its a virus. Is this a false positive? tia
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
I seem to recall the same problem (Chrome) I have disabled the detection -- to allow the download. Thanks for reminding me, I never went back to re-enable it!

I haven't had a problem with the files, and I've downloaded them all. Not sure why they get flagged as a virus but they do.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Yeah Chrome/Firefox seem to be over sensitive... most definitely a false positive.

Adfly helps keep a track of how many times its been downloaded and which country, not forgetting a very, very ,very small donation for my efforts.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Amazon FireTV Utility App

Changelog v0.17

Check to see if file selected before sideloading

As the app has now evolved more than just a sideloader I’ve decided to update the name to "Amazon FireTV Utility App"

Fixed visual bug with some users custom themes

XBMC Splashscreen consolidated into 1 button

Screen Capture date and timestamp bugfix
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Protax:
Hello,

Love your tool, but getting this:

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

* daemon started successfully *

connected to 192.168.0.19:5555

can't find 'c:\FTV\apps\AutoPilot.apkC:\FTV\apps\xbmc-13.2-Gotham_beta3-armeabi-

v7a.apk' to install

Also when I switch the ClassicTV icon for XBMC, nothing is there.

Don't see the ClassicTV icon, and also no XBMC :(

Can you advice what to do?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for the kind words... Only install one apk at a time...

"can't find 'c:\FTV\apps\AutoPilot.apkC:\FTV\apps\xbmc-13.2-Gotham_beta3-armeabi-v7a.apk' to install" it shows 2 files at once.

Also you need to install ClassicTV app first from the amazon app store..

Hope it helps
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Protax:
Hi,

Ok I've installed Autopilot with succes now.

Only when I try to download ClassicTV I get this:

Unavailable

Pricing unavailable

A other app for example iStorybooks gives me the button Free.

Is it maybe not available in my region (Netherlands)?

Grtz,

Protax
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] forrest1110:
Sounds Awesome!

I apologize for my seemingly noobness... I have been using xbmc for about 6 months via ATV2 which has been slow and buggy so its been a hobby of mine learning to make it better for us.... So I got a Fire TV...

I have recently (side loaded) installed XBMC Gotham 13.1 on my new fire tv... the old fashioned way... I had to un install it and reinstall it because it had no sound... and its been working OK, Fast as can be... but not bug free... ive noticed after it goes to sleep when i try to reload even fire TV the entire screen goes static-y ( i assume while booting up ) but after 10 seconds comes up fine... except the sound doesn't work most of the time... even after i go into xbmc via applications menu... the sound doesnt work.... this seems to fix itself after a fire tv reboot.... (anyone else have an issue like that:confused:)

Sorry for the back story....:eek:

I am thinking of using your program to re-install xbmc, and also i love the idea of having an icon on the homescreen to launch XBMC I just had a few questions....

Can i just reinstall XBMC with your program and not have the system Rooted?

Can i use Llama and not have the system rooted?

Can I save all of my XBMC configurations during reinstall/update? (spent quite a bit of time setting it up how my wife will deal with it )

Thank you for your help...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] slevy951:
So what's the deal with downloading this? I can get past the 'skip ad' and open the url download. I hit the download button in the middle which seems to have the zip url associated with it. All it does is open some other junk window (youtube type) and another box asking if I want to stay or leave the page. Either one goes to a 'can't open page' in IE...????
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
try Chrome if you can. it worked for me..the OP is using this convoluted 'ad.fry' just so he can keep track of how many times it gets downloaded..

more trouble than it's worth I think. -- very confusing at best.

### note to OP:

this is alittle old but may still apply if you want to track downloads to files in your public dropbox
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Some users outside the US have advised to switch your account to a US account and then download the app and switch back again.... Do a google search on how to do it... ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Can i just reinstall XBMC with your program and not have the system Rooted? YES

Can i use Llama and not have the system rooted? YES

Can I save all of my XBMC configurations during reinstall/update? (spent quite a bit of time setting it up how my wife will deal with it ) YES

:)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] slevy951:
No good in Chrome. Says 'no data received from server'. It goes to this url....

http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00133/gDK/FTV v0.17.zip

Ugh. Way to hard.

All I want to do is change the classic tv icon to xbmc. Can someone point me to some directions?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
check your PMs
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] forrest1110:
Is it all pretty much laid out for you in terms of keeping xbmc settings and skins during uninstall/reinstall process?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
I am experiencing this very issue using Chrome.

Can you help myself and others who are dealing with this issue as well? It really should not be this difficult to receive the updated versions of the Amazon FireTV Utility App.

EDIT: I used this Turn off phishing and malware detection guide to be able to download the new version of Amazon FireTV Utility App. Be sure to "Enable phishing and malware protection" after the download is complete.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Protax:
Tried this, but can't get it working...

If somebody was succesfull please share! :)

Edit: Got the app installed, by deregister my account, and register again.

Then I could install the app!

Edit 2: Lama XBMC config doesn't seem to work for me, XBMC buttons still starts ClassicTV.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] forrest1110:
219

If you are refering to downloading the file, Google Chrome blocked me at first saying it was malware... i had to go into settings... advanced settings... privacy... turn off phishing and malicious screening... try to download again.... and then turn that setting back on after your done... worked fine for me.... just now
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mjbxx:
Video Cache Buffering Config

Any clarity on what this configuration does and how one would know if it is necessary to implement. I have read the HOW-TO:Modify the video cache guide in the XBMC Wiki and am not clear on why there would be a need to configure Video Cache buffering.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks toe-rag appreciate the feedback.... Its all a learning curve ;)

I will take a look but till then I have created a new download google drive link hopefully will simplify things

https://googledrive.com/host/0ByfFwjYTfWSbNzE1XzhfaFdtVTg/
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] krburrell:
Any thoughts of adding USB mounting like adbfire?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Its coming soon
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] krburrell:
OK good to hear. Thanks for making the app.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] htpcforall:
Hey toe-rag- Couple of solutions for you. Have you tried networking to a local pc, then setting up XBMC backup to use that location? That way you can just hit restore when ever you want from any device with XBMC on it and it can be pulled from one master backup. You could also run a sql database and literally have all of your XBMC setups reading and wring to the same databases which would keep everything synced. If you watch a movie in the living room, you could go to the bedroom and resume where you left off. This takes time to setup but is way bad ass when complete. See the XBMC wiki or xbmc.org forums for detailed instructions. Take care.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
I have a manual method that works, I was suggesting a one or two button solution built-into the app.

I already have the MySQL server database (long ago) - suggestion installed and working, that is only relevant to the library, not to installed addons, and configurations/settings.

but thanks for the suggestions.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] htpcforall:
I guess I misunderstood. I was thinking select xbmc backup shortcut under programs once. Then select either backup or restore once.

Two button pushes...No?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] tharunam:
Amazon Fire TV utility app v0.17 does not work in windows 7 pro 64 bit

I have downloaded the latest version of your application v0.17.

I have installed it at c:FTV

The application will launch.

I try to sideload xbmc version 13.1, it will ask me where the file is located.

When I ask it to sideload, it does nothing but sit there.

Am I doing something incorrectly or does your application not work on Windows 7 pro 64 bit.

Thanks.

Tharunam:cool:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
yes. your method is BEST please forget I even suggested it.

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That's all I use, Win7x64 3 different computers it works fine on all of them.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
It should work just fine.... I can only assume your network might be a bit slow and need to just be a bit patient for a little bit longer.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] tharunam:
My network is plenty fast and that is not the problem for sure.

Thanks.:cool:

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I did not realize that under "file" I have to specify the ip address of the Amazon Firetv, once I did it, it work just fine.

Thanks for the help on this application and to all who took the time and effort to respond to my inquiry.

Thanks.:cool:

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Can someone please tell me what each version of video buffering do and what is the best version for Amazon Firetv?

Thanks.:cool:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Update v0.18

Changelog v0.18

Added Link2SD on Amazon Fire TV (Thanks to SaltyCookie_OnLoan2FM_SVE)

More details at http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54601505&postcount=33

Enjoy :)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] natedogg118:
Mac version

Could you pleeeeeaaaaase make a Mac version of this software??!?!?!??
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Joemilwaukee:
Maleware?

Love what you have done for this app. First and foremost, thank you and you ROCK!

I have V14 and tried to get the latest version, tried with Firefox and it said it is maleware and wouldn't download. I tried with Microsoft Explorer and it let me download it - but it actually is Maleware. Took about an hour to remove it. Installed maleware and changed my Home pages, etc.

Is there a more secure site you can use to download this - Google Drive maybe? The site you currently use redirect me to some porn game or tries to get me to download maleware.

Once again, love what you've been doing I'd love to test out the new stuff but I want to also not have maleware.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
I can 100% confirm that no malware exist in my code. All you need to do is skip the advert on the top right after the 5sec countdown to directly download the app. Don't click the advert in the middle of the screen.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Joemilwaukee:
I don't think it is in your code either! I think it is the website link directing me to a "different" download page. Adfly is directing me to maleware - which sucks because your app is so awesome! I can send you screenshot if you would like. I just ran current scans of AVG and Malewarebytes to make sure I don't have a redirect bug but nothing was found during the scan.

Here's where I go to try and download it:

Since I am a "New" user I can't post the links I am getting sent to. I'll try and PM this message to you.

Either way your app is awesome, and do you have a link to a PayPal donation page?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks for the feedback. I will think about using a different stat collecting page going forward.

Any donation is very welcome.

Click on Help -> About and then Donation icon......... Thanks ;)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Xavier000:
Need mac version!!!

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Anything like this avaliable on mac???
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] itsrdm:
Is the download link working? It's asking me for my CC info.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
When you click on the link it will direct you to an Ad. Just click the "SKIP AD" on the top right after 5sec countdown to continue to the download page.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] userxx:
Chrome blocks the download says : This file is malicious

WTF? Tried 3 times same results.

Ok I had disable chrome phishing extension... then it down loaded.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] daillest319:
great app

thank you so much for your hard work on this app.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Thanks ;)

PS.. To everyone I heard the Root exploit we are using has been patch by Amazon FTV on the new update rolling out. Please ensure you block the OTA update until the Smart Dev's find another backdoor. I will keep an eye on this and update the app accordingly.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
I have two AFTVs ..

I get different results when running the same OTA Disable commands using your interface app. I'm concerned I'm not protected on the IP *.177

the second listing. can you comment?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
Looking at the result IP *.177 doesn't seem to be disabled. Not sure why it wouldn't as the script that runs is the same every time.

What firmware are you running?

Are both your AFTV rooted?

I can only think something is different which is causing the second not to behave as the first...
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
They are both rooted, running the same software versions. I will double check on the root issue, I know I had installed towelroot on both and SU. But I don't recall the messages that popup ( notifications) come up on the 177 Aftv.

I'm hoping that's it. I don't want things to change everything is PERFECT.

Great app thanks for your hard work.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
I gotit working .. it wasn't rooted... I had to uninstall towelroot - and i reinstalled using the version you have in your apps folder. my old version was 1.0.

I haven't rebooted since, i'm hoping it's stuck this time. Thanks for the help.

based on your NEWS about them patching the next update... I just ordered another AFTV - for our home in Florida. I was going to get one, but didn't intend to get it now. But I don't want to take any chances.. I'm going to boot it up without a network connection to the internet.. just my pc. I'm hoping I can sideload everything I need and disable OTA before it complains to need internet connectivity..

any suggestions? does it sound doable?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] imtiajmeah:
AFTVNews has it covered ;)

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-setup-a-new-fire-tv-without-blocking-root/
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] toe-rag:
another thought occurred to me that hasn't been talked about as an option .. can't you always just copy and older version (51.1.1.0) update.zip - using adb ? and have the system downgrade? or is root required to copy that file?:confused:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] userxx:
Great App

Thanks a ton, you app works perfect. Switched XMBC logo to the front page.

Peps might need a guide to fallow all the functions your app has. I had trail and error.

Amazing work. Thanks for this great user friendly tool.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] tigi2k:
Could you please give me instructions how to put the XBCM on the front page or point me to the right directions? Thanks.