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[Fire TV Android Development] papars:
Well, I tired all combinations of update / wipe I could think of and before giving up I did try another power supply. It booted right away!

Because I had wiped everything it wanted the full installation - the problem is that right now there is new update (5.2.7.4) and the box refused to let me bypass the update. I tried the "ethernet cable pull" and the router block method (fritz box 7590) but it was always complaining there is no internet connection. So I did the build.prop trick (through TWRP) and moved on.

Also after sideloading Kodi, I had to clear cache and data of the amazon store app, to get the kodi icon to show on main screen.

Another thing I noticed is that netflix app requires IP addresses to work properly. Fritzbox filter blocks direct access to IP addresses so I had to exclude the fire tv box from the filter.

Pity the remote control is falling apart and became sticky - replacement is not worth the price they are asking - so the box will need a replacement soon.
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
The fire TV app cost nothing and works fine as a remote replacement... ;)
[Fire TV Android Development] iniro:
Thx! Thousands of thx Sus_i.

I follow your steps, also formating data and now is working like a charm. No isses for now.

I Installed 5.2.7.2_r1 version.

Some apps notificates to update. Can I update them?

Thx again. You revive my aftv. Only one thing I miss on this aftv, a chromecast function.

Best regards,
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Thats nice to hear :good:

Yes, app updates are working fine :good:

If you hold the home button for a few seconds, there is a button for a screen casting function, I guess miracast based.

Though I haven't got it to work on the fireTV... idk why,

but the same casting button works fine (for me) with the fireStick-gen2 and the 4k stick.
[Fire TV Android Development] arden05:
Hello, I recently installed the prerooted 5.2.7.3 rom on my FTV box and the installation with TWRP went well, but there are no apps in the app category and if I try to search for apps in the menu, nothing comes up. All the other menu options show content except apps. What can I do to fix this? Any help would be appreciated.
[Fire TV Android Development] LocoMexican:
I've installed Rbox pre-rooted 5.2.7.3, which includes SU. Is there a way to access SU so as to grant access by default? Should I install a stand alone version of SU? Thanks for any suggestions.
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
@LocoMexican

Since the supersu app is blocked by amaz., only chance is to edit the supersu config file (with a txt editor, like ES File Explorer), the file should be located here: /data/data/eu.chainfire.su/files/supersu.cfg

Happy new year^^
[Fire TV Android Development] LocoMexican:
OK, thanks Sus_1. I think I got it figured out. Happy New Year to all.
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
@rbox is there a chance to see a new prerooted rom with latest amazon security updates for this pretty well running bueller device? If I am not wrong there is a FireTV-5.2.7.4-20200925.tar.bz2 out, or? Source

By the way mentioned it would be extremely handy for the future to know how you go about customizing a new pre-rooted rom? If I'm not mistaken you don't have github or gitlab with the source code, do you?

It would be awesome to hear something from you.

Greetings by Idijt
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
Does anbody try this? @Y314K did you? Or @Animux?
[Fire TV Android Development] mattgyver:
Or you could NOT annoy @rbox since he doesn't owe anyone updates. He released the pre-rooted roms because he had time and wanted to.

Real life is priority, and who knows if he's moved on to other projects. Be happy for the extended rooted life he's given these. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Hi there :)

I think you didn't get my post right, because I was the person who answered a few guys asking for a new prerooted...

I was NOT the one who needs an updated rom.

I don't want to annoy @rbox or someone else.

My point was that if the guy isn't happy with his non-working apps on the older prerooted, he needs to ask/beg the developer for an updated one... I can't help with this.

Yes :)

Thats why I also said 'maybe he has some time to make a new prerooted'

Best Regards
[Fire TV Android Development] nicedog:
upgraded from a very old 51.1.4.0_514006420 to the latest 5.2.7.3, the upgrade was smooth and my fire tv booted up fine, but I found I lost the root, so I did a "adb reboot recovery", then the fire tv just died, no power at all. So sad...
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
Trade it in at amazon... the best is if you do this about two weeks infront a prime day/bf special offer...
[Fire TV Android Development] realbbb:
I got two on latest custom, but want to restore to stock and have not found a way to do it safely. Any ideas?

realBBB

Back Over
[Fire TV Android Development] realbbb:
Did not think of that. Good idea. Thanks!

realbbb

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[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
If it's really a bueller (box with optical out), then restoring to stock is quite simple.

You only need to enable updates, unblock amaz. urls in router etc..

then the OTA updater will install the latest (unrooted) stock ROM. Done. :)

Edit: Maybe take a look before for the installed OS version. It will take ages if the box is on a too old OS... then you may install the latest prerooted infront of enabling updates.
[Fire TV Android Development] andrelecomte:
Is there any chance now of getting a newer prerooted ROM, or is there another way to update FOS while maintaining root? The FireTV 1 is still great for my household after seven years.
[Fire TV Android Development] cybero2912:
How about Prerooted FTV1 FireOS 5.2.7.4 ?
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
I wish that too. But I think there will be no more custom rom for that old device. I was really hoping to see a kind of arm based linux system running on that device but I can not find any person who did that...
[Fire TV Android Development] ylsf:
Hello all, I still have 3 of these old Fire TV first gens and went to plug in one and would only load into recovery and got stuck when trying to boot it normally into the OS. I tried clearing some caches/data/etc but still didn't work. I was trying to reflash with the initial firmware here (5_2_7_3) but I couldn't get the USB stick to mount even with a USB hub so I went to reboot it thinking it would go into recovery despite the warning about erasing something and sure enough I bricked it.

When I connect it to my router I don't see the IP listed under my router so I bought a USB A to USB A cable. When I connected it to windows PC, initially it says "unspecified Android device" but then later it recognized it as a device and labels it as QHSUSB_DLOAD. I tried to run ADB manually and when I type in ADB Devices it doesn't list any devices.

I tried to kill and restart the server and still doesn't list any devices.

Just getting the white Amazon Logo on the screen. I tried using Ctrl-Alt-Prnt Screen command via USB keyboard/etc.

Any suggestions on how to get it to be recognized on ADB and recover the TWRP or flash again?

I know it is an old device but hate to throw things away :)
[Fire TV Android Development] Sus_i:
You would need a linux system and some files from this thread, take a look at page 13 or 14 etc.

Your box is bricked and in DLOAD mode, but you may fix it with the A-A cable ( dd some images to the some partitions).
[Fire TV Android Development] ylsf:
Thanks for where to start looking into this. I have an old laptop with Linux on it so will look at those pages and see how I make out! Appreciate the response.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
Did my normal upgrade FW routine. Sideloaded to SDCard/Download from the latest AFTV Utility app & then rebooted into custom recovery. From there I installed the FW & hit reboot. It was a pretty quick reboot. I guess it was pretty quick because I have not installed anything on this FTV. Not even NetFlix. So it's as close to stock as possible. The only installed apps it has are ToolRoot, SuperSU & BusyBox. Check the optional languages to verify upgrade. Sure enough the English (UK) was there.
[Fire TV Android Development] jarayn:
Thanks for the new update!

So nice to get rid of that ugly old Netflix.

The new one is so much better.

Appreciate the work.
[Fire TV Android Development] AFTVnews.com:
If you are using jmandawg's script to expand your internal storage with a USB drive, you can no longer put files in /sdcard for CWM use. You need to put files in /data_fire/media/0/ so that CWM can see them. That is where jmandawg's script mounts the original internal /sdcard while you're using a USB drive. CWM can only see the original /sdcard. I cover an example of this in the "revert" portion of this guide.
[Fire TV Android Development] schneid:
Failed

Got "amazon kernel not patched" error in CWR. Rebooted and something installed. Said must reinstall Netflix from AppStore. Tried but said version not compatible.
[Fire TV Android Development] rotor00ter:
Thanks, that did the trick. I knew it was something like that but I couldn't quite figure it out. Much appreciated.

It looks like the update reverts the jmandawg script because its only showing the fire TV drive and not my USB I had mounted now. I assume I should be able to just re-run the script and everything should be working again right?

update: This also helped me find where my cwm back-up was located so I can back it up onto my PC. Thanks again.

---------- Post added at 12:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:38 PM ----------

After new update Netflix is working perfectly with my DNS unblock-us. Thanks again.
[Fire TV Android Development] rbox:
Yeah, it's on my list of things to do to allow things to backup and restore while doing updates like how Cyanogenmod makes it so you don't need to reflash gapps everytime you install an update.
[Fire TV Android Development] rotor00ter:
I can confirm that running the script again through cwm recovery remounts the external USB and all the apps are there again. Gave me a bit of a scare for a minute.

Also had to re-install busydrop to enable ssh again.
[Fire TV Android Development] AFTVnews.com:
Yup, just re-run the script in CWM and your USB drive should be mounted again.

Awesome, that'll be a great feature.
[Fire TV Android Development] mcsephoenix:
I am still running I believe what is the origional version of the FireTv and yes I am rooted. I am currently setup that the firetv boots right into xbmc and I have everything on there the way I like it so I am hesitant to do anything. Now that mirroring is available I see that as a feature I am not sure I can live without so I am looking at installing the custom recovery and roms.... Once I install a ROM will I have to reinstall all of my apps and setup xbmc all over again? Yes I realize I can backup my xbmc so that isn't a huge deal. I am also concerned that it is going to try to launch xbmc after the rom installs and not sure what it will do if it is no longer there....

I just want to make sure I do this right the first time.

Thanks
[Fire TV Android Development] Skater4599:
Installed fixed version of latest for netflix, its working great and I did not get stuck on a blackscreen, thanks rbox!

It seems like the display mirroring feature is broken, when I had updated to non netflix friendly version it worked no problems, I then downgraded and then upgraded again to the fixed latest. Could that be part of my problem or is mirroring not working for anyone else? I had tested it on my Note 3 and S3
[Fire TV Android Development] o-I-c:
Sorted out and installed latest with update

Note My Time Zone AU has been fixed.

Cannot download or Update Netflix, or run older app it me to update

Block due to geo-block

Will have to do a fakey id Or roll back to previous version
[Fire TV Android Development] ars_92:
Download the new netflix using ur pc. Then go to settings on ur fireTV and click amazon account sync,then you will see that the new netflix is available to download. Using the new netflix with unotelly,working fine. I think thise of us who are using netflix in unsupported countries are not able to download the netflix app right from the fireTV itself,and have to use a web browser to get it.
[Fire TV Android Development] jarayn:
mirroring works ok.

note2 -> AFTV
[Fire TV Android Development] o-I-c:
Thanks

There on to me and my account that is synced

Same name and local and website tells me nope cant have.

May have to fakey

And resolved thanks for your help
[Fire TV Android Development] schneid:
Ugly upgrade for me as said Netflix not compatible with my device. Did Rbox CWR Factory Reset and then installed new ROM. Netflix now okay.

Other issues:

Can't side load Market Helper.

Side loaded PlayStore but can't log on.

Could Amazon be blocking Play?
[Fire TV Android Development] JPDeckers:
Can confirm Netflix works using UnblockUS and connecting to local Dutch Netflix as well as US Netflix.

Tnx!
[Fire TV Android Development] jarayn:
My Netflix just stopped working.

Not sure if it's related or not. But Amazon works and Netflix works on my tablet.

Edit: actually netflix now works again....sort of.

Its very flakey now though. Took about 10 tries to load and I reinstalled in there as well.

No idea if its just me or if its an issue though.
[Fire TV Android Development] mjbxx:
Amazon Voice Search Not Working

The 51.1.4.0_514006420 updated rom has caused the Amazon voice search feature to not function while the new Netflix app is working well. Anyone else experiencing this?

EDIT: Rebooting the Fire TV solved the voice search related issue. All is well now.
[Fire TV Android Development] Rootuser3.0:
Question: If I install the new pre-rooted update and I already blocked the OTA via adb command so I have to block OTA again with adb?
[Fire TV Android Development] rbox:
dcp blocks stay there until you factory reset.
[Fire TV Android Development] schneid:
I had to Factory Reset to get the new ROM and Netflix working. TiBU showed the three DCP apps still frozen after the reset.

Do think this new ROM is so different that a Factory Reset is recommended? Mine was pretty screwed up after the dirty install. The previous ROM's were a breeze but this one fought me.
[Fire TV Android Development] rbox:
Should never need a factory reset.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
Just a heads up.. Not sure at what level this might be possible to get implemented... http://xdaforums.com/crossdevice-dev/sony/ntfs-mount-tool-android-t2920856
[Fire TV Android Development] mcsephoenix:
Anyone?
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
Hi,

i just got my first Amazon Fire TV today, imported from the US to UK.

* Prerooted - 51.1.1.0_user_511070220 with updates disabled.

I now plan on installing the custom recovery and updating to the latest pre-rooted rom.

Does anyone else in UK have the latest pre-rooted rom on? I want netflix access and i also have amazon UK prime so not sure if that will work.

Also, is it necessary to unlock the bootloader? i noticed the guide was just updated but this wasn't needed before.

Damn im so confused right now lol, i read the bootloader is locked and that wifi isnt working with this bootloader. Wifi is a must for me.
[Fire TV Android Development] schneid:
Maybe a Data and Cache delete which would come with a Factory Reset from your CWR? I was really not right but YOUR Factory Reset fixed me.
[Fire TV Android Development] stony2k:
Can anyone tell me if a downgrade is possible without root? My firmware isn't rootable :(
[Fire TV Android Development] barrist:
Nope I think you're outta luck for now
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
Some one is working on making a series of videos on how to do everything with the AFTV Utility... Might want to wait for that...

You only need to unlock the bootloader to install the latest v6.0.5.1.4a CWM. If you install the v6.0.5.1.3 CWM's you don't need to unlock your bootloader. You can now unlock your bootloader using any of the apps available (AFTV Utility or adbFire)...

Can you please share where did you read that the WiFi is not working on lock or unlock bootloader ???
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
thanks for the reply, so the old v6.0.5.1.3 CWM works with the latest prerooted firmware? i assumed amazon blocked something but that would be ideal for me if i can.

I read about the wifi here:

quote by rbox

though i might have got thw wrong idea about this.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
Yes.. You don't need the latest CWM to install the latest PreRooted FW. I myself think it's advantageous to have the latest. And it is so easy by using the AFTV Utility that is always my choice. The latest CWM will be something that is needed for future developments. Like running Linux along side the FireTV's UI. etc.. I doubt FW updates will require latest CWM. Unless something major changes. At this time I still have the v6.0.5.1.3 CWM & the latest FW on my AFTV. Plan to change that soon now the AFTV Utility app has been updated to v29.

Yeah.. The WiFI referance there has absolutely nothing to do with the AFTV's Wifi. It is only related to CWM's ADB wireless connection method. That means if you a want to ADB into the FireTV when you are in custom recovery (CWM) and are on Wifi only. You have to use the IP that CWM displays on the screen to connect to it. This is not used by most of us. Not something you should worry about. It's only use for very limited cases when needing to ADB directly into CWM. And i works perfectly as long as you use the IP it tells you on the screen...

Note: Seems you will need to downgrade & re-root if you want to install CWM. Locking or unlocking the bootloader can be done when rooted regardless of which CWM you have installed. And it is only required on the latest CWM. Just make sure you know the steps you are going to take. And always make sure you are behind a router that is blocking the upgrade IP's...
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
awesome thanks

im just gonna go ahead and unlock the bootloader, then install the latest pre rooted rom. Will do it using adbfire.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
Guessing you already downgraded & installed the older CWM ?? Or did it come with CWM. Also using the apps just hit the disable OTA updates to make sure they are still disabled. It's a one button push & why not...
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
i am already on a FW that doesnt need downgrading - 51.1.1.0_user_511070220

no CWM yet though, gonna follow the guides AFTVnews posted.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
I think you got it wrong... 51.1.0.2 is the highest you can go to install any CWM. Rechecking..

Update: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-custom-recovery-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

Since you are going to unlock you bootloader then you might as well install CWM Recovery 6.0.5.1.4a while your add it.. How about you post what steps you plan to take so we can make sure you are not skipping anything..
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
i gave you the wrong FW version

im on 51.1.0.11_user_510055620.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
Ahh.. Then yeah.. With 51.1.0.1_user_510055620 U just need to unlock the bootloader & install the latest CWM Recovery 6.0.5.1.4a to it. Then upgrade FW.

Warning: You have to manually add the 6.0.5.1.4a CWM to adbFire. It came with the 6.0.5.1.4 version. The AFTV Utility comes with the 6.0.5.1.4a.. Very easy to do. Just add it to the "/Recovery" folder of the adbFire app and delete the old one..
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
steps im gonna take:

> Adbfire - unlock bootloader

> Install latest CWM using this guide: http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/development/recovery-cwm-recovery-6-0-5-0-0-t2882336

(not sure adbfire has the latest CWM so will do it manually)

> adb push the latest pre-rooted rom using this guide - http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-a-custom-rom-image-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/

> Load CWM and install latest preroot from zip

Hope everything goes to plan :D

I can control CWM using a kwyboard right? i read some ppl had problems with it but i have a fair few different keyboards i can try.
[Fire TV Android Development] Y314K:
See my warning above. Very easy to swap the CWM file (copy & paste new one & delete old one). And you must have a USB Keyboard connected to the AFTV before booting into to CWM. I has always installed & updated my CWM's with AFTV Utility & adbFire is just as good. So do it with your chosen app. I don't like having to type or copy & paste on command promps unless I have to... The apps will do everything needed... I use AFTV Utility to boot into CWM when ever I want to...

Note: CWM can go black screen when first loading. Don't get nervous It will load. Also if you change TV's input and go back to the AFTV screen when on CWM it will show black screen for a few seconds too. Just wait for it to show. This is all normal.
[Fire TV Android Development] DEREKTROTTER:
awesome, all set now. Thanks for all the help.

Will be doing it later tonight so will post how it goes.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ariftwister:
Guys I have set Screen timeout to 30 Seconds now. After 30 seconds the display turns off without Dimming. Its very Annoying. How to fix it?? Also this Happens when changed to different time in screen timeout. Now I am using 4.4.4 KK
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
why n how is it annoying if the display turns off without dimming? :confused:

I have screen time out of 1 minute and display dims at 55 sec n turns off at 1 min.

I dont even notice the dimming.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ariftwister:
Imagine you are reading a interesting article on a Website.. Suddenly the screen turns off without any sign(or dimming). I have to press power button to turn it on. If it dims I'll know that it's going to turn on and I'll touch the screen to extend the timer.
[Sony Xperia ZR] ariftwister:
**double post **
[Sony Xperia ZR] sourabhp:
well in that case u can increase the time out.

there is a conf file which controls the dimming level of the screen but dont remember the path as I am also new to XZR.

I remember for my previous XSP but in XZR its not available at that location
[Sony Xperia ZR] ariftwister:
That's the fix I'm using for now. But I want a permanent solution. Isn't that dimming defaultly present in Sony stock rom?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] aroundlsu:
Ok so my Cingular 8525 is basically unusable due to the touchscreen thinking it's getting taps in the upper right corner (upper left in landscape mode). This has the nice effect of closing programs down to the today screen in portrait mode or constantly popping up the start menu in landscape mode (about three times a second). Any ideas?

I tried soft resetting and also removing the battery for several minutes. Haven't tried a hard reset as I don't want to go through that except for a last resort. Tried wiping the screen with a soft cloth. There are no weird programs on the device except what everyone here uses.

I still have 5 days before the end of my 30 days return period with Cingular. If I bring it back will they just give me another one?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] shogunmark:
on your touchscreen problem.. i have seen this occur by someone improperly putting on a screen protector or maybe there is some dirt up there.. and if you take it back to the store they may give you a new one or make you call the warranty by mail line and get a replacement that way
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] kevino:
..... or your OK button could be stuck down
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] aroundlsu:
I took a bottle of lens cleaner from my camera bag and thoroughly cleaned the screen. I ran my fingernails under the edge of the screen and really made sure no dirt was under there. Lo and behold, it seems to be working fine now. I browsed some RSS headlines for about 10 minutes with no problems.

Weird though, I have used an Ipaq 4705 WM5 pocket pc for two years now and really ran it through the ringer. It looks like it's been to war and back (which it has in a since) and never experienced errant screen taps. Oh well, still enjoying the 8525 (last phone was 2125).

Thanks so much!