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[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
Hi, I did as you said and when I opened the Towel rooter etc. it didn't reboot and simply said it doesn't need to reboot and my device should now be rooted. Why didn't it reboot? I'm sceptical that this worked for me. Is there any way to know the root actually worked? Also, could you please give more details on how to disable the updater as that instructions are very vague. what exactly do you put into the command promt on the computer and when you do click enter and input the next parts etc.? I've never rooted before and I'm quite new to all this. Thanks!

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Hi, do you not need to disable a number of Amazon update address as I believe Amazon uses two? Thanks!

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Any way to use this root to push XBMC to the main launcher page with the official apps? Thanks!
[Fire TV General] ~Craig~:
So I live in the UK but I am going to the USA next week, I plan to get a FireTV when I am over there and I want to root it.

I understand that on first boot the FireTV will require an update to work so if Amazon release their update before I get a chance to set it up I will loose access to root if they have patched the exploit, correct?

Or is it possible to have it update to the previous exploitable firmware, root and block further updates?

Thanks

Craig
[Fire TV General] byrdcfmma:
I am not 100% sure on the answer to your question, but with other android devices, until we get an unlocked bootloader, you will probably not be able update to a prior firmware.
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
Hi

AFTV requires an update the first time is plugged to a networtk. Without it you can´t use it. So i recommend you to plug in after you buy it and update to the actual firmware, if amazon doesn´t release a patched firmware before you buy it. The problem is that we have root with a vuln that is easy to fix, so when amazon release their firmware, i don´t know if we will be able to do anything to it.

Anyone looked at source code to search possible ways to unlock the bootloader?
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
Root it over in the US mate as soon as you get it. Only takes a couple of minutes.
[Fire TV General] ~Craig~:
Thanks all for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it :) its pretty much what I expected to hear

I guess it all will come down to timing, Hopefully I get my hands on it early enough!

I had read that Amazon have been planing this firmware for a while so some hope that they may not have had a chance to patch it, Dont know how likely this is...

Someone on another site suggested that having it connected to a router with no internet access is enough to get it booted the first time, They were not 100% certain on this tho
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
Uhmm... i think that the first time MUST be online and connect to amazon servers to verify last version (you can read about it in JTAG thread).

New tweet from Jcase about Fire TV:

https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/481210322519195649

Now we know one exploit he used to get root on Fire TV, discovered by Rob Clark.
[Fire TV General] wavrunrx:
im trying to figure out *why* we are giving out information like that ? one less method to exploit.
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
Change DNS settings without factory reset, possible with root?

Any way to use root to change DNS settings on the Amazon Fire TV? The only way I know is factory reset but that loses root access and the blocking of the updater application. Thanks!
[Fire TV General] ~Craig~:
That's kind of what I thought, Otherwise I guess the first update would need to be store locally.

Hopefully there is a delay with Amazon releasing the update / they have not patched it as it is looking likely that I will be just a little late getting my hands on one :(
[Fire TV General] Chahk:
Because until the exploit is patched, every device that has it is vulnerable not only to rooting, but also to other means of attack.
[Fire TV General] Annunneo:
When I click the red button to download the towelroot it just brings up a whole lot of text and does not dl the apk. Why is that?
[Fire TV General] roligov:
Added a MediaFire mirror to the first post for those of you having an issue with the official site.
[Fire TV General] pvtjoker42:
You have to right click and choose save as in that case (did the same to me, it was just trying to directly open the apk)
[Fire TV General] Xavier000:
Could not block updates and now there is one avaliable!!!!
[Fire TV General] Annunneo:
Great tutorial it worked many thanks.
[Fire TV General] Tweek-:
after the FTV is rooted are you able to launch XBMC from the main app screens? or do you still have to go to Settings -> applications -> xbmc everytime?
[Fire TV General] Annunneo:
I'm not sure I rooted mine last night and I'm still launching it from there.
[Fire TV General] Tweek-:
I guess what i'm referring to is if following these instructions below allows you to launch XBMC from the main menu like how you launch plex from home recent or apps rather than Settings -> applications -> xbmc
[Fire TV General] bobq1979:
Great tutorial is so good than I don't speak English and all was perfect.I only speak a litte in English.

Thanks a lot

Have fun
[Fire TV General] Shinyhead:
You can install an alternate launcher so you can have xbmc on the homescreen.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2786618

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2782307
[Fire TV General] Tweek-:
thanks for the info guys, i've been waiting to see what Google says about their Android TV mostly specs before i replace my current XBMC clients with FTVs and from when i got a chance to play with it i felt like having to go to settings apps was annoying. maybe i'll just have it launch straight to XBMC.

one last question maybe you guys can answer, i do remote library updates all the time to my current xbmc client that is kept always on. if XBMC is running in the background and you're at the normal FTV home screen when API calls are made to XBMC do they still make it even though it's not showing on the screen?
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
remove updater via root installer app, possible?

Any way to uninstall the auto updater via a root uninstaller app which can access system apps and other software? I see a number of things in there but don't know which one is the updater app. I have it disabled but by installing it would guarantee protection should you accidentally remove root for whatever reason.
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
Install a root checker app to confirm if you rooted correctly. Towelroot doesn't reboot the system after you make it ra1n (root it) anymore but it still roots successfully as it did with mine.
[Fire TV General] roligov:
Updated OP and added a link to a guide on how to manually upgrade/downgrade your Amazon FireTV.
[Fire TV General] Annunneo:
What kinds of things do you use your rooted ftv for. I tried using tunnelbear VPN but it loaded but wouldn't connect. I personally just use mine for xbmc. Just curious as to what others do with theirs rooted.
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
Remove bloatware, stock apps, configure DNS, alter system settings to allow third party app installs directly from Fire TV, prevent auto updates, install Google Play Store, future custom roms and launchers. Millions of things to do with a rooted Fire TV. You don't need root access for XBMC on the Fire TV and Amazon don't seem to have any interest in blocking it.

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Does manually upgrading and downgrading preserve root or have you to reroot?
[Fire TV General] roligov:
You have to run towelroot, SuperUser and BusyBox Free again...
[Fire TV General] bobq1979:
How can i configure my dns?

I am root.thanks a lot

Have fun
[Fire TV General] Annunneo:
+1 I'm sure I can find out how to elsewhere here but configure it to what? Very curious I am.
[Fire TV General] bosewicht:
Nice now to get the Youtube app to watch purchases from google on the fire tv
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
Use an app in the Play store called DNS Changer Root to allow you to change your DNS settings. I can confirm I successfully changed mine from UK to US DNS with this without any reboot needed and Netflix responded appropriately to the DNS changes. Give it super user permissions. Get it from the Play Store or use ADB to install it. Google Play store:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cosmicexploration.dnschanger&hl=en
[Fire TV General] bobq1979:
Thanks a lot.

I am going to put dns of unblockus

Have fun
[Fire TV General] loughrey101:
You configure DNS with an app called DNS Changer Root which is available in the Google Play Store. You change your DNS to the DNS of the VPN service you use such as Unlocator to allow, for example, a person in the UK to access the US Netflix. I use the above to change mine between UK DNS and US DNS to allow me to switch between the services of both countries that have geographical restrictions.
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
It seems that Jcase will release a bootloader unlock for AFTV:

https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/482768021904048128
[Fire TV General] nhumber:
looks like an unlocked bootloader is coming this weekend also for the hdx he is saying.. Big props to Jcase!!
[Fire TV General] wavrunrx:
well sh1t.

i guess cyanogenmod is possible afterall.

:highfive: to jcase
[Fire TV General] roligov:
Awesome! Can't wait :D
[Fire TV General] bobq1979:
We are going to transform our amazon tv in a minix ;)

Have fun
[Fire TV General] alwaysbless:
Oh god I hope not. Should be interesting though to see if any devs start working on roms for this thing or what they actually port over and get running good on a TV. Im really not sure if there is much interest in this device from a custom rom standpoint but maybe that will change soon.
[Fire TV General] kairnage:
Hopefully it's not $25 a pop through Sunshine. @ $25 the app would be worth it, but not per use.
[Fire TV General] simonsickle:
It is per device not per use
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
I think it will be a paid unlock, jcase didn´t release any information of this device since the lauch, and he got root since launch day.

And don´t expect multiple roms and development, there isn´t a lot of interest in this device by the developers. At least for now.
[Fire TV General] hmagoo:
I'm not looking forward to a custom ROM, I'm looking to put a linux distro on the box.
[Fire TV General] bobq1979:
I don't know why there isn't a lot of interest in this device by developers because the relation hardware-price is really good.

Problably the problem is that you only can buy it in US.

We have to wait.....

Have fun
[Fire TV General] kairnage:
Actually that's what I meant. $25 would be fine for the app if I could use it on multiple devices but not per device.
[Fire TV General] roligov:
They only charge $25 because phones cost $750. I don't see them charging more than $5 per device for a $99 Amazon FireTV. They use the money to buy new devices, replace devices they brick and to compensate for hours spent on the unlocks. They not doing it for profit.
[Fire TV General] retroben:
Still a problem for when I need to stay in secrecy.

So much as grabbing the required money and transferring it to a PayPal account is problematic because you have to buy a card or bank the damn money first.:mad:

Is there a preloaded card (DON'T YOU FKING DARE SAY USE THE "CARD" I USED TO SETUP MY FIRE TV!!!) I can buy in a store that will let me enter the number on PayPal to cart the possible 5$ to get the bootloader unlocker?

I had to use a dummy card number to get past the Fire TV setup.

Please let us know when the bootloader unlocker is released so it can be appraised for cost. (I want it to be free)
[Fire TV General] alwaysbless:
Weekend is almost over now and that post was from Fri - wonder if we will see it before the end of the night
[Fire TV General] wavrunrx:
ive been monitoring jcase's IRC channel, and there is zero talk about the firetv :crying:
[Fire TV General] Dukester2002:
Its possible I misinterpreted his tweets, seeing this HTC bootloader he just released is making me think he could have been referring to it when he mentioned the hdx unlocker coming this weekend also.. Dunno.. Haven't seen any mention on the hdx either yet.. So here's hoping.. But it not like there's much to do with an unlocker yet anyways.. Rob Clark's example of Fedora surely can't be bug free and working good enough to warrant switching.
[Fire TV General] wavrunrx:
saw this in IRC a bit ago in regards to the hdx and the amazon firetv:

<@jcase> probably tomorrow

<@jcase> finishing up things
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
It seems that they have AFTV running with CWR:

https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/483444034854060033
[Fire TV General] xtrememc8:
Thank you!. I typed "adb shell su", then screen froze. :silly:
[Fire TV General] retroben:
So...can the bootloader be unlocked in the faster updated firmware?

Somebody go ask JCase for us.

I really want the speed boost!
[Fire TV General] wavrunrx:
no;

**edit

this is what jcase said yesterday in irc.

he said that amazon has changed the bootloader with the new update, and that his exploit doesnt work with the new f/w

he did not however say that the exploit was CLOSED, explicitly; just that it didnt work with the new FW.
[Fire TV General] Dukester2002:
Not much point in unlocking the bootloader and running the stock update is there? Lol

Best to stay rooted and disable updates on the current version If that's what u like, personally there was no performance gains for me.. The ftv has always been fast.
[Fire TV General] Annunneo:
I was having some problems when I rerooted. My xbmc would freeze when in standby for extended periods. I wasn't able to open anything I would have reset it. So I factory reset and put back xbmc and all is well. Don't think I'll root it again as I just use it for xbmc. Question though, what is Tue reason for the daemon ftp server, what purpose does it serve?
[Fire TV General] Luxferro:
So what happens if you unlock the bootloader on an older firmware, then flash a newer OTA? does it relock the bootloader, since the OTA's contain new bootloaders?
[Fire TV General] wavrunrx:
yes i would assume that's exactly would happen;

...however im not an authority on the issue, we should see what jcase says to be completely sure.
[Fire TV General] Luxferro:
I wasn't sure, since the only devices I own are nexus devices, and when updates for those happen it doesn't relock the bootloader. But I suppose it's different when they are unlocked on devices not intended to be unlocked.
[Fire TV General] rbox:
Flashing the OTA overwrites the bootloader. Once you are unlocked and have a custom recovery installed, a new recovery zip can be created that is the OTA software without the bootloader update.
[Fire TV General] Luxferro:
yeah, I knew that it overwrites the bootloader, was just curious if it stayed unlocked or not.

BTW jcase posted a twitter pic of a custom recovery on the firetv, and said it was from rbox. That your work?
[Fire TV General] rbox:
I'm not sure if it will stay unlocked, but I wouldn't want to try it, haha.

Yes, that is me.
[Fire TV General] nhumber:
good job man, way to do your part!!! im thankful over here. thats for sure.. personally i have no intentions of running android as i dont see much point because i have handheld devices for that, im mostly interested in getting a linux htpc setup going dedicated to xbmc.
[Fire TV General] mastermind278:
Where you able to unlock the bootloader with the 51.1.1.0 update? Or did you have to downgrade?

This might help those few users who haven't upgraded due to worries of the bootloader changes.
[Fire TV General] rbox:
I have not taken the update.
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
Since we got a way to downgrade there is no problem to that. Amazon updates are full, so if you downgrade bootloader should downgrade too.

rbox, congratulations for your work. Do you plan publish it? Thanks!!!
[Fire TV General] rbox:
They always have the option of preventing downgrades, we just got lucky this time that it allows downgrades.

I'm still working through issues including the damn thing only have 8GB, which severely limits the amount of space for backups, and the fact that the default font is tiny on a huge screen. Once the unlock is released and I have something that's decent, yes I will release it.
[Fire TV General] supersonic835:
Can xbmc be installed via the usb port with an app installer once the amazon fire tv is rooted?
[Fire TV General] roligov:
Why would you want to install from the USB port? Technically it can be done yes, but you will still need SuperUser and StickMount sideloaded and installed before you can do that. And if you can sideload those 2, you might as well just sideload XBMC....
[Fire TV General] simonsickle:
For those not wanting an app or a quick way to copy, you can mount /dev/block/sda1 to /storage/USB
[Fire TV General] travazz:
Can someone please point me in the right direction, or tell me which software version of the AFTV cannot be rooted. Thanks in advance for all the help
[Fire TV General] travazz:
Thank you JJ-KwiK. I just recently got an AFTV and didn't know anything about rooting it prior to doing the most current software update.
[Fire TV General] roligov:
Will add a mirror for version 3 of Towelroot tonight.
[Fire TV General] trongthuan0311:
I used to block Ota throught Method 1 and now it is unblocked. Today i just check update, but i get a massage said : update error

My device in 51.1.1.0_user_511069920, used to root, factory reset after try a root and block Ota

Im wondering if someone help me
[Fire TV General] Stuart Little:
You can root with:

POOT: This app is a one click root app. No computer needed

Framaroot: Framaroot is a oneclick root app . No computer needed

This is the most popular one!

Z4Root: Z4Root is an oneclick root app . No computer needed

Towelroot: Towelroot is an oneclick root app. No computer needed

Baidu: No information

Vroot: No information

Gingerbreak: This app can root almost all gingerbread devices

Downloads:

Poot - Download the app >>here<<

Framaroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Z4ROOT - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Towelroot - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Baidu ROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<

vROOT - Download the app >> HERE <<

Gingerbreak - Download the app inside this XDA Thread - >> CLICK HERE <<

Flash a SU ZIP - Download the ZIP >> HERE << and flash it on your unlocked bootloader phone !

Hit thanks if you liked this post or this post has helped you out !
[Fire TV General] roligov:
Updated all links to point to http://www.aftvnews.com/
[Fire TV General] roligov:
More links add to OP
[Fire TV General] luv2rip:
When you do "adb shell su" , check your TV screen, SuperSU might be asking you to accept the ROOT access.

Just do it once, and done with it.

Hope this helps.
[Fire TV General] jonotron:
No More Root

FYI, My second box was updated to 51.1.2.0 and I can not root it with Towelroot v3 or anything else I can find. Also could be me being an idiot.
[Fire TV General] tscan:
I also cannot root, if I use Towelroot V1, V2, or V3. It reports that my device is rooted, however when I try to install SuperSU it fails. My FTV firmware version is 51.1.1.0_user_511070220.
[Fire TV General] jmerrilljr2:
AFTVNews reports a new firmware update blocks root: http://www.aftvnews.com/new-fire-tv-firmware-blocks-rooting/
[Droid RAZR M General] leenathan:
The recently released root method for the GS5 worked on my locked Razr M running 4.4.2 KitKat.

Here's the thread for the method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783157

Good luck!
[Droid RAZR M General] xKroniK13x:
Works perfect on mine too. Unable to update SuperSU binary, but this isn't too important.
[Droid RAZR M General] Nierana:
I'm not able to download the tr.apk!

When I clicked on the lamba, it says that there isn't any hotlinking to towelroot.com is allowed.

Can anyone help me?

Or can you just upload the apk file?

UPDATE: finally, it works for me ;) I have root ;)
[Droid RAZR M General] alidsd:
I will check it.
[Droid RAZR M General] Specter597:
I had that happen the first try too.

I selected Chrome as the default app for download and tried again.

Worked the second to time once the select an app screen was gone.

Unfortunately I have not been able to get SuperSU installed.

Successful root!
[Droid RAZR M General] :
I'm feeling really noobish here. But how do we grant root access without SuperSU?
[Droid RAZR M General] :
Someone from razr-hd forums said he unlocked (!) the BL after root. Seems very unlikely due to software fuses irreversible nature but worth trying

[MENTION=4613621]leenathan[/MENTION] [MENTION=5864364]xKroniK13x[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2783912

you need to re-run dan rosenberg tool, just use matt's tool http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2249773
[Droid RAZR M General] :
Just a quick note, if you download the flashable supersu zip file version 1.99r4 and find the APK inside, install it and your binaries will update. Give me a few and I will check the bootloader status, but I'll be thoroughly shocked if it isn't locked.

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I just checked, bootloader is locked according to fastboot. Could you link that thread?
[Droid RAZR M General] :
sure - updated my prev post
[Droid RAZR M General] ezknives:
This worked on the 4.1.2 as well... just picked up (yet another) M on .3 (no unlocked BL this time) and it worked...
[Droid RAZR M General] xKroniK13x:
I will try it later today on my stock KK rooted.
[Droid RAZR M General] GnatGoSplat:
Hallalujah! My BL locked RAZR M on stock KK is rooted.

SuperSU can't update su binary, but root works. What's the official link for the newest flashable version? Google just points me to older versions and links there just point me to the Play Store.
[Droid RAZR M General] Tech_Savvy:
http://www.tusfiles.net/qrsip2dlajep it installs the latest binarys
[Droid RAZR M General] GnatGoSplat:
HOLY CRAP!!! :laugh:

I can confirm, whatever Towelroot does... BOOTLOADER UNLOCKS ARE POSSIBLE AGAIN!

I just ran Motopocalypse and BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED! :good:

Hurry and unlock your BL before Moto closes the exploit again!
[Droid RAZR M General] megaghostgamer:
This is straight up amazing!!! For anyone who wants the unlock apk, it's here! : Unlock me!

Creds go to: bweN diorD - for link
[Droid RAZR M General] Nierana:
I confirm that after using towelroot, it is possible to unlock the bootloader with all the old methods ;)
[Droid RAZR M General] jrk190:
I'm picking up a Razr M tomorrow to replace my Gnex, looks like I get to keep CM11, YES. Best. Day. EVER. All I do it towelroot and then use Motopocalypse to unlock it?
[Droid RAZR M General] GnatGoSplat:
Yes, that's all you need to do. :good:
[Droid RAZR M General] Specter597:
And make sure we all click and donate on the Towelroot website. Gotta thank the Dev for this Christmas in June.
[Droid RAZR M General] jrk190:
Dude, I'm so happy. Like, I can't describe it. WOOT. 8 Hours of work and some tech support is all I've gotta give for my new baby. I hope CM11 is decent :D
[Droid RAZR M General] usman farhat:
tried but it says my phone isn't currently supported
[Droid RAZR M General] kcarden:
So are there any 2nd init or bootstraps that are safe with this? I've tried a couple with no avail :(

Edit: without unlocked bootloader of course...
[Droid RAZR M General] a2zonlyt:
with this method i installed supersu but when i open super su and click ok it closed automatically.
[Droid RAZR M General] conquesoextra:
This method wasnt working for me, so I used another whit a bug success!

The thing is that now I can't unlock the boot loader whit moto-pocalypse.apk when I click "unlock" the app does nothing.

There is any other method to achieve this?
[Droid RAZR M General] mrkhigh:
Sorry friend, not on the .15 firmware
[Droid RAZR M General] usman farhat:
Did you mean you used another method with a BIG success? If yes then please direct me to that method as well.
[Droid RAZR M General] RikRong:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3030852