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[Fire TV Android Development] mjbxx:
update.zip Did Not Convert

I copied this firmware update, bueller-ota-51.1.1.0_user_511069920-signed.bin, to the Fire TV Firmware Restore Tool and renamed it to update.zip. I did not get the popup regarding changing the extension. And the update.zip file remains with a .bin extension as seen below. Any ideas on why it did not convert?

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[Fire TV Android Development] Skater4599:
Just wanted to chime in and say thanks, I had tried to do the manual upgrade one my 2nd fire tv and it was not working for some reason, this did the trick and was easy to use. Ended up getting the firmware updated and the remote upgrade for both my fire TV's so thanks for this!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
glad you like the tool i am thinking about expanding it to do more. we will see
[Fire TV Android Development] mjbxx:
Will this work?

I set Windows 7 to show extensions for known file types. I then changed the name to update.zip and it converted to a compressed zip file. Below is what is showing in the Fire TV Firmware Restore Tool.

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And below is the content of the update.zip folder.

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Can I proceed with the firmware upgrade? I am somewhat concerned because your video shows the update.zip file type to be to be "ZIP File" where as my file type is "Compressed (zipped) Folder (.zip)" .
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
looks good to me
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
Script tool updated with lots of new stuff check it out HERE V2
[Fire TV Android Development] Qqqs:
Download links not worked...

Waiting for fix
[Fire TV Android Development] mjbxx:
Finally Have The New Firmware Update

Took the plunge with Amazon Fire TV Firmware Installer Tool and installed the latest firmware update. It worked like a charm. It really bothered me that this update was taking so long to arrive and now I finally have it. BTW, you will also have immediate access to the remote control firmware update as well, by going into KFTV settings. Thanks for providing a video tutorial and the tool necessary for achieving this milestone for me.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
Glad I could help :)
[Fire TV Android Development] Spelvin:
Should this work properly with BusyBox Free? Just want to make sure.

Thank you for putting this together!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
yes busybox free should be fine
[Fire TV Android Development] MadFlava:
Any chance you can add in StickMount and moving apps to an external drive? Thats the next big thing I want to do. It would be awesome if it could be automated, then I could install XBMC as my dashboard and be all set. Im holding off installing XBMC just because there is so little storage space on the FireTV.
[Fire TV Android Development] apazrjon:
Hey there this seems like a great tool! But, having a bit of an issue right now. My FTV is rooted with busy box installed. I ran the firmware update tool and everything seemed to go as planned, but my FTV in recovery said the update not successful and rebooted into the old firmware. Now I do have Xposed installed with some modules and XBMC launcher also installed and running. I also have the OTA update also disabled. Would these things cause this error? Any help is much appreciated! Cheers
[Fire TV Android Development] mikespe:
I used version 2 of the tool and it worked GREAT!!!! I will say it DID take a while to upload the firmware to the point I thought something went wrong. It took about 23 minutes before I saw the install screen on my TV...BUT it DID work!!!!!!! Thanks for making this script!!!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
glad you like it. my fire tv is ethernet cabled not wifi and the upload is only about a minute :)
[Fire TV Android Development] davekaz:
does not work with latest update . comes back and states did not install updates

Im about to send this one back

cant get netflix to work unable to connect try again bull

everything else works rooted google and netflix i downloaded but you need a mouse

I figured i'd downgrade the firmware and start there to see if that would make a difference
[Fire TV Android Development] teeboz:
ugh

didn't work for me either says update unsuccessful. think it is because i did the disable ota before trying to downgrade. Anyway to enable the ota to try again?
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
sorry its been so long. I just updated this tool to a new version 3 and it has lots of new features and a cleaner downgrade and restore feature. please check it out
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
added a unlock bootloader feature to the tool
[Fire TV Android Development] dillfever:
used your script to down grad F/W installed, then unlocked boot, then installed latest CWM, then when booted to CWM I made cwm back-up and then installed latest rooted F/W from rbox that I pushed to my sdcard with adbfire before.....no problems at all running SPMC from back-up I made.......tanks for this....dill
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
yep glad you like it :)
[Fire TV Android Development] dillfever:
quick ? how can I open up cwm recovery on my AFTV, do I open up a command window on my PC or a Terminal emulator on my AFTV??? tanks dill----please disregard this post, got er done......
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
just for everyone info yes that will work with a command

adb reboot recovery

or

reboot recovery

in terminal app
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
updated Tool to Version 5. adds boot menu hack and more. check the change log in the OP
[Fire TV Android Development] Blanco954:
Just bought one of these units from BB and I want to root and install XBMC. Will this tool root my device or do I have to root the AFTV with other tool first?
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
this will do it all you just have to make sure you dont update the device if you do then you cant root it.
[Fire TV Android Development] Blanco954:
Hello Tomsgt thank you for quick reply. My device out of the box came with ver 51.1.0.1 but unfortunately I am on Verizon MiFi (wireless hotspot with unlimited data) due to some construction in my neighborhood which knocked out Uverse internet so my only connection to Internet is via the hotspot. I blocked the update servers via my Opendns account and verified that the three domains can't be reached on an active pc on same wireless network.

Can the root process be done via wireless LAN connection?
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
Nice work and yes the tool just needs a IP as long as your fire TV and computer are on the same hotspot you will be good to go.
[Fire TV Android Development] Blanco954:
Excellent news I am going to dl your tool and setup the root process I will confirm my results when done.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
Good luck
[Fire TV Android Development] Blanco954:
LOL my luck just ran out.

The damn box updated to 51.1.1.42 unbelievable I tested the domains on my pc and they came back blocked since I left my device on to research the damn thing updated while reading through :( your tool pushed the files TR and SuperSU but when I launched it said device unsupported :(
[Fire TV Android Development] vn_soft:
plz fix the download link.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
It is back up now
[Fire TV Android Development] Blanco954:
Well I am happy to say that although I was unlucky on my first try I am happy to say that I now have two AFTV's rooted and running smooth with XBMC. It was a pretty involved process that required some fancy setup with my MiFi hotspot and a wireless bridge/router. My first try failed because although the MiFi has a firewall (mickey mouse pos) it did not block the Amazon update servers. So no matter what, it was going to allow update if I left the unit connected to this access point. I ended up taking the MiFi out of the equation once I had the unit registered and on home screen. Once on home screen I connected the AFTV to my wireless router (configured as a bridge no Internet access) then used this awesome tool to push root, SuperSU etc.... and it was gravy after that. So excited I went and bought another unit :) Thank you! for this awesome tool.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
That's awesome so glad you figured out a way to do it :)
[Fire TV Android Development] player911:
I just setup a hotspot using my phone. You can put it in airplane mode before hand if you don't want to get updates.

Mine updated and I really don't care. It is working great for what I use it as.
[Fire TV Android Development] Blanco954:
Noted, but having AFTV rooted and running a custom SW in the future was an important feature to have in my case.
[Fire TV Android Development] PHiiLiZz:
Will this work fire tv stick? I just make sure if it does root this fire tv stick before I'm going buy it. Thanks.
[Fire TV Android Development] collindv:
Fire TV stick is not currently rootable except via a hardware hack.
[Fire TV Android Development] PHiiLiZz:
Ah alright, thank you for answer. ?
[Fire TV Android Development] michdj00:
I have a new Fire TV device that I have not plugged in yet. I see that I have to be careful not to let it update when I plug it in. What should I do to ensure it does not update when I first boot. Also, is possible to install XBMC without root?
[Fire TV Android Development] mjbxx:
Try the AFTVnews Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Rooting Starters Guide.

EDIT: Yes, XBMC/Kodi can easily be installed on a non rooted Fire TV and Fire TV Stick.
[Fire TV Android Development] nufclad:
Hi guys. Im an idiot... I believe I've bricked my fire TV.

I unlocked bootloader & installed busybox then boot menu. (Then Chose Option 7 - Fire TV Boot Menu) But I didn't install CWM and its restarted. Now all I get is the amazon logo on boot and nothing else.

Any ideas? I can always send it back to amazon, but I will lose root and a couple of extra functionalities I'd needed. (Keyboard control on phone etc, google play store & USB Playback).

Thinking I will just send it back to Amazon (sending a replacement out) - sell that for £60ish on ebay, and get an alternative Android TV Box. Any recommended ones? Wanting it to be atleast as fast and responsive as the Fire TV.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
if you selected the boot menu recovery then it should try and boot recovery but if it doesnt then killing the power and rebooting the fire tv should make it boot normal again. it shouldnt stick in recovery mode.
[Fire TV Android Development] nufclad:
Unfortunately not, I've left it unpowered since last night - Hopefully when I get back home it does something. But i literally plug the power in, and the White amazon logo is present. Nothing else. (Does it matter if my fire tv is the UK version which was hardware rooted?)

Amazon have sent another out today anyway.

EDIT:

I've now got the replacement. Pleased to note the Amazon Fire TV App works flawlessly. I was using Droidmote on the rooted one. But this is easily on par. So the only thing I am truly missing is USB Playback.

Blocked updated via DD-WRT Router, maybe we will get a root soon. But I doubt it.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
yeah i hope so too
[Fire TV Android Development] FireStorm@:
Hope so too... What I can not understand is why Amazon insists in keeping AFTV unrootable. I mean I understand the background, but how cool would AFTV be with root access? They would even great a bigger demand than they already have.
[Fire TV Android Development] papars:
The obvious answer is that they want to sell software instead of hardware. Rooting means getting out of their ecosystem.
[Fire TV Android Development] FireStorm@:
I know, I know but for what reason... I am sure a lot of ppl would stay with Fire OS just adding Google Playstore or Google Play Services.

On the other hand I am sure ppl would try to install Custom Rom such as CM and so on.

However, it would be a great deal for both Amazon and Customers.
[Fire TV Android Development] tgamer:
thanks so much for this tool man I tried and tried to downgrade so I can install CWM without any luck from the command line or the other utility in the forum..this worked like a charm! thanks cant wait to get updated to the newer firmwares later this afternoon!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
glad you like the tool it was pretty fun to create. :) glad someone is getting some use out of it.
[Fire TV Android Development] vipercoyote:
What exactly does this tooldo? can i root with this tool? I just bought a new fore tv and want to root. My firmware is 51.1.0.1
[Fire TV Android Development] FireStorm@:
You can't root your new Fire TV with this tool.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
that is correct you must be on a older firmware to root. or some how block the ota update that downloads and installs the first time you power up your fire tv. then this tool will work.
[Fire TV Android Development] vipercoyote:
Ok well im rooting now using this guide and the other one http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-complete-the-fire-tv-initial-setup-without-updating/

Now when Im done and I want to block ota updates, this tool will help me correct? And how do I use the tool, do I connect my fore tv to my laptop via ethernet or something?

Thanks!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
yes if you where able to root without updating then this tool can do the rest
[Fire TV Android Development] tgamer:
flashed to 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed with no issues at all..the transfer did take some time to transfer but with some patience worked great! Downloaded tool from PlayStore to show me the sizes of the directories to remove any of the large files that were transferred taking up space. I went from 5.5gb down to 3.5gb during the process. Now I am back to 5.5 after deleting the .zip and flash packages transferred over. Great tool!!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
cool glad you like it.
[Fire TV Android Development] Hag77:
Sorry if this is a dumb question- but it says one of the tools included here is to to root the device- yet one of the prerequisites listed is to be rooted and have busybox? I was lucky enough to find one at the store today that is able to be rooted. I haven't even plugged it in yet. Can I use your tool to root it? Thanks

Also- looks like main server is down- I downloaded v5 from the backup server but winrar is telling me "unexpected end of archive".. Tried downloading twice
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
Sorry yeah my download site is down today problem with the fiber line at the host site. But it will be back up soon. Next the you have to be on a older firmware version for root to work and you cant downgrade unless you have root. That being said if you have a device with the old firmware then before you turn it one and it auto updates you. Make sure you find a way to block the ota updates from happening then you will be able to root and use this tool fully.
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
Just added option 8 install pre rooted stock rom / update to bueller-51.1.4.0_514006420
[Fire TV Android Development] tarvoke:
lot of these I still had to do on my manual self, but at least it was nice to have the batch file to look at for example of how to. -- maybe it's not quite universal, doesn't automagically work on every level/OS of every machine?

I had fail (using V6) on:

- busybox install fail on "root" option due to windows not liking space in filename (but towelroot and SU installed ok)

- Firmware Downgrade/restore to 51.1.0.2 (had to do by hand, but the steps were nearly identical to the script...) ((dnno for some reason I had to go create /cache/recovery/command manually - the script constantly failed at that point))

- unlock the bootloader - again, not sure what went wrong. I got the white amazon screen and serious worries lol. but at least it booted up again, and worked great when I did the manual steps.

- cwm recovery - again, dnno it just goes sideways. installed manually and is ok.

- bootmenu - ditto, stuck on white screen and worried. but rebooted ok and did manually and ok now.

but ennaways, thanks for the great effort and seems like it works good for most ppls!
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
it should have all work without any problems. i have tested this many times. maybe it was the network you were on or something. also did you extract the zip to your desktop? that normally helps
[Fire TV Android Development] tarvoke:
dnno, I just unzipped to my Downloads folder (I downloaded the V6 .zip, although running the batch itself says V5 which I assumed was just a typo)

(and it might be safer not to use spaces in apk filenames, just in case. or escape the spaces.)

and I believe I tried everything in the right order:

root and SU, as mentioned, were fine, just had to adb-install busybox manually (and yes I did afterward actually-install busybox after installing the apk)

for 51.1.0.2, the echo into /cache/recovery/command failed every single time. but when I did the exact same thing using adb shell it was fine.

the bootloader, tbh I don't think I checked if it was successful (i.e. adb shell == root shell) after the initial reboot hanging (white amazon logo). I went ahead and did by hand just to be safe, and it didn't hang on reboot after that.

cwm - seemed to install ok, but didn't reboot into cwm, just regular boot.

bootmenu - about the same as the bootloader. rebooted, no menu, just stuck at white amazon logo. rebooted, no menu, luckily didn't hang. adb shell by hand, it worked after that.

not sure how it could be my network, everything (same exact commands from the script) worked perfectly by hand.

anyways, again, thank you - glad it works for most people, and glad to have all the necessary files and commands in one place :) :good:
[Fire TV Android Development] ashsha7877:
hi RJ & All,

Great Tools! Thank you for creating!!! I have used your tool to root many AFTV boxes without any major issues. However, my last box i rooted, blocked updates, i am still running stock version 51.1.0.1_user_510055620 and after installing CWM, AFTV will reboot but it does not boot in CWM recovery.

Any suggestion? I tired many things but without any success. I have towlroot, supersu and busybox installed.

I tried the factory reset thru AFTV setting and via the remote but aftv will reboot and will not go thru factory reset process, all my apps and everything is still there.

I even tried to start from scratch, I tried to re install amazon stock version but AFTV will reboot but will not install the firmware.

I also tried the "Alt + Print Scrn + i" using wired and wireless keyboard but i cant get into CWM. It would be awesome if there was an youtube video for this since other folks has report this "Alt + Print Scrn + i" does work but i just cant get it to work.

Do anyone have any suggestion.

p.s i have rooted at least 7 boxes before this so i am really :confused: wit this last box.

Thank you
[Fire TV Android Development] thangluoi:
I got the same problem too. And I try every method like alt+print scr+i , doesn't work for me. Is there any other way to get this to worked?
[Fire TV Android Development] Tomsgt:
i am pretty sure that you have to unlock the bootloader before installing CWM recovery this may be your problem
[Fire TV Android Development] nufclad:
I returned mine to Amazon - got another unit. (Not rooted anymore).
[Fire TV Android Development] Waynehead69:
I just got my Fire Stick TV yesterday. Can this method be used on the stick TV or is there a different method somewhere? I apologize, I have looked, but can't seem to find anything else. Thanks
[Fire TV Android Development] bula1ca:
There is no s/w for Fire Stick that will root, install CWM, restore etc..
[Fire TV Android Development] userxx:
error running script

I am running firmware 51.1.1.0_user_511070220 at it's rooted and running busybox. I'm trying to downgrade with your script to firmware 51.1.0.2_user_510058520 with prompt #5. I do not have an unlocked bootloader or custom ROM. I have all the files in place. This is the message I am getting

" /system/bin/sh: can't create /cache/recovery/command: No such file or directory ".

The file update.zip is being pushed to the box but it fails. The screen after reboot say update was not successful. Any help? Am I missing a file directory? Maybe a bug?
[Fire TV Android Development] dk1keith:
Is this script still good? Also is it safe to use to install rbox's boot menu? I am rooted on ver. 51.1.40_514006420. And, I have internal storage moved to a ssd drive?
[Fire TV Android Development] vipercoyote:
Thanks, I was just going to ask this
[Fire TV Android Development] torsti:
Hi at all. I've got a rooted 5.2.1.1 firmware on my ftv 2.

Would this tool work for installing a recovery?
[Fire TV Android Development] torsti:
Just delete it :)
[Fire TV Android Development] BADDINOROX99:
maybe a stupid question but does this work on the latest fire TV+latest firmware?
[Verizon LG G2] mpetruzz:
So I tried to update twrp via some app recommended by a friend and now cannot get into recovery at all. I've tried every way possible and nothing. I tried to push the recovery img via adb and my laptop won't recognize my phone when I connect it.

I'm stumped and am hoping for some help.
[Verizon LG G2] mjones73:
If you're rooted and on KitKat, try using Autorec to flash it. It does the other changes required to re-open the exploit so a recovery can be flashed.
[GiONEE Elife E7] Onur2x:
I am miu rom to port for elife e7 but. not opening boot loop ?why

i use kernel Ravikirancg kernel --> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2775967

help me pls
[GiONEE Elife E7] Ravikirancg:
seriously?? do you even read? that kernel is not complete. It has too many things missing..
[GiONEE Elife E7] simmer14:
try to port it with stock kernel,thats what you can try right now..
[GiONEE Elife E7] Onur2x:
Only boot loop..

i dont understand :)
[GiONEE Elife E7] micro77:
miui rom

I think miui developers don't want to port miui for e7..

Am I wrong ?

Xiaomi Mi3 same as e7 ..

Facilities with almost equal..

Impossible to understand why still dont porting miui ...
[Galaxy Tab 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] avgjoegeek:
After browsing the internet all day yesterday I never did see an actual fix for this issue for this specific model. I did see a lot of random ones for different carriers which would probably work. But not for Sprint specifically.

Problem? My Sprint Galaxy Tab 3 7" failed at 27% whenever I attempted to update it.

Issue: The Tab was Rooted by my brother - who then Un-Rooted and returned it back to Factory before giving it to me. Then failed to mention he had rooted the thing to begin with.

Fix: Re-Flash using Odin and stock 4.2 image.

So I tried getting Kies installed and working. Tab would NEVER connect no matter what I did. I tried installing the USB drivers again (though the computer recognized the damn thing), reinstalling Kies, trying to put Kies into Compatibility mode (since I'm on Windows 8.1)

After ALL that I finally called my brother who gave it to me as a gift. Found out the thing may or may not have been Rooted. But he thought he had reverted it back to stock and un-rooted it.

So back to searching on the internet. Finally found this article: http://theunlockr.com/2014/03/21/unroot-samsung-galaxy-tab-3-7-0-sprint/ which suggested I try re-flashing using Odin to get rid of Root on the device.

I followed the steps in the article (Tip: Do a search on Google for the correct image zip for your model tablet and download it from androidhostfiles) Example for my specific model T217SVPUANB8: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407579787

Was able to restore it back to "true stock" and was able to update to KitKat. Kies started working finally. And all was well with the world again.

Oh, and I uninstalled Kies immediately after I was done with that POS software. :silly:

Hopefully this will help the I dunno the two other people that still have one of these that they received for free from Sprint.