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[Fire TV General] fxbill:
I saw the day before yesterday that someone had posted about a sale at Staples for the FTV. I ordered one in the hopes that it might still be rootable. I paid $84 for it and had it shipped free. I got it the next day...(today).

Last week I purchased an older Dlink router for $15 because my high end router didn't allow URL blocking and I wanted to be able to block updates from it. Now I'm thrilled that I did! I have 5 of these units all setup perfectly to boot to XBMC the way I like and with all my shortcuts already installed although they were purchased from a young college computer science major who programs these better than any I've ever seen. Today I decided to try one myself.

3 or 4 times during the setup the unit started to download the new software and I pulled the plug to stop it out of sheer panic. When I finally realized that it was never going to boot up completely until I let it go through the entire setup routine I bit the bullet and trusted that the router would do the trick. The unit looked as though it made a complete download and also a complete install of the new software..... I knew I was doomed with an unrootable unit, but figured at some point someone would come up with a way to root the new firmware.

When it was all done I immediately went into settings and checked the firmware.... Low and behold the router did it's job and the unit had the old firmware on it!!! It's now rooted with XBMC installed and updates blocked thanks to the fantastic FTV utility posted on this forum. As far as I'm concerned I just got a unit for half price! If I had the extra money I'd get another one!

I only post this to thank everyone here who has answered ignorant questions from me and posted so many great ways to modify and install apps on this unit. In just a couple of weeks I feel as though Ive learned an immense amount of knowledge.... thanks to this site and it's great members!!!

Keep up the great work!!!
[Fire TV General] mroneeyedboh:
Good to hear man. Im guessing there are some units still out there. Although a gamble at best.
[Fire TV General] fxbill:
I just ordered 2 more..... If they don't turn out they can always be returned...but I'm hoping I did it quick enough to still get another pair. It's not a huge store and I'm kind of out in the sticks.... I think I might be OK...
[Fire TV General] jmandawg:
What are you planning on doing with 8 units?
[Fire TV General] rbox:
A FIRE TV CLUSTER!!! Trying to take over the world...
[Fire TV General] fxbill:
4 are Christmas presents....2 are mine and I might sell the other 2 after they're completely loaded to offset the cost of the last 4 I bought!
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
That will show those Chinese Super computers.... They will get AFTVRolled... :silly:
[Fire TV General] fxbill:
Just got the 2 new units already.....One day delivery....I'm blown away. I don't even have to open them to know they're rootable. The serial numbers on them are almost 10K below some of my rooted units. This store must be loaded with older units..... all three of these have very early serial numbers compared to the first loaded units I purchased on Fleabay. The prices on rooted units is on the rise... sellers must be running out of them.... They need to come out here in the sticks to get them!
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Might have to order 2 more myself since I just got 2 $30off$60 from Staples again... Or sell the coupons for $10 each...
[Fire TV General] fxbill:
PM me.... I'll tell you what store to get them from...
[Fire TV General] snelsy:
I got a fire tv a couple of weeks ago when it was released in uk it's an updated version with latest firmware.Am i missing anything with it not being rooted i mainly use it for xbmc and gotham 13.2 which i sideloaded is working very well i don't have any problems so far playing video and my addons like mashup live tv by vdub and navi x work fine.
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Not really... Other then external storage stuff. There is a Linux project moving forward & some folks are working on kernels. But for now they can do just about the same.
[Fire TV General] fxbill:
Just ordered 2 more..... The fellow who programmed my first unit and did such a fantastic just says he's getting the new units now that can't be rooted and that prices on rootable units are beginning to soar! I'm hoping these last 2 will be as the past units have been...
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Where is he getting them from ?
[Fire TV General] Astrolabe:
Hello fxbill,

Could you post the highest serial number that was rootable. I'd like to get one and I am planning to go to the closed Staples / best buy to check.

Thank you !
[Fire TV General] crazytala:
o man i need your help

how do i do that dude if you can help me i will pay you ... got boxes for my whole family and the all u p date out of the box please if anyone can help i will paypal then mont please just call me 3474242100
[Fire TV General] snelsy:
Crazytala if you are looking to use xbmc on the box just sideload gotham 13.2 on it my new box has the latest firmware but gotham and addons like mash navi x livetv are all working fine on my non rooted box.
[Fire TV General] drewb0y:
I just picked one up this week that was purchased at a Staples in Fort Worth Texas and it had rom 51.1.0.1_user_510055620 on it. Already have it clockwork modded, rooted updated and blocked future updates. If I had the money I'd go pick up a few more!
[Fire TV General] beowolf:
My local Staples had plenty and the clerk says that have not sold any yet. The firmware is rootable. I stayed up late last night rooting it, tonight I will finish the rest and get this baby running.
[Fire TV General] nufclad:
Guys, if you can pick up a rootable version, Would it be possible to get a shipping quote to the UK? I can pay via PayPal etc and would chuck in some more $ for the time.

I've got a UK Fire TV, but I don't see root coming anytime soon. I'd simply sell my unrootable on eBay. Would go along way of covering the one coming in. You can get rootable ones on eBay UK though shipped from America, but fees etc bump the price up.

Thanks
[Fire TV General] Stevie G:
I'm in the same boat guys. Need someone to buy a rootable AFTV for me and ship it to South Africa. Will pay via paypal to the person that buys it for me. And ship it to. Anyone willing to do it for me can pm me.

I would really appreciate it.
[Fire TV General] vleegske:
Same story for me. I am in the netherlands. Anyone willing to do is for me can pm me. Will pay via paypal. I would really appreciate it!
[Fire TV General] Stevie G:
Ok I am willing to pay someone $25 for buying me a rootable AFTV.

Any takers

:D
[Fire TV General] dbdoshi:
Staples still selling rootable ones!

Just got a new FTV for giving it as a Christmas present from Staples. Didn't worry too much if it was rootable or not. Ordered on Monday and got it today. And it is rootable... It came with 51.1.1.0_user_511070220. They are still out there at Staples (ordered online). Putting ethics aside, get a couple spread over the next 3~7 days online and if they are not rootable, give it back or you just might get lucky.
[Fire TV General] nufclad:
Problem is, if we get one from staples (us to uk). Itd cost me 99$, then another 60 $ for shipping via a forwarder with no guarentee of it being rootable.
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
I think they would want them to be open & verify it was rootable before they are shipped...
[Fire TV General] nufclad:
Yeah, but the forwarding company I looked at wouldn't go through the process of checking. They just forward mail on. I'm in the UK and I'm looking at obtaining a rooted/rootable Fire TV. I've got a UK version... But its frustrating not being able to use the USB for media. Its only this that's really different for me). I've got a wired 360 controller. Wonder if its possible to hack the fire TV via USB. Probably not.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
Hi guyz, here is another rom for your beloved

Xperia Z1 aka Honami,

from Ground Zero Roms called...

Tesla Rom (2.5) {Milestone}

its not "my work" but only my compilation from their sources.

Rom based on Slim/AOSP plus many additions that u'll like

Ground Zero Roms, Tesla 2.5 for Honami {Milestone}

A community built upon the willingness to learn,

create and socialize on Android.

Creators of Validus, a custom AOSP ROM with many features created in house

as well as pulled from CyanogenMod, SlimROMs, Paranoid Android and others.

Members are also dev/maintainers for other popular ROMs. Enjoy your stay!

Also, unofficial builds from source will not be supported.

You assume all responsibility for anything that may happen

and Team Validus cannot and will not be held responsible

for anything that may happen to your device as a result of flashing a rom.

*FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK*

From Team

​

--> Ground Zero ROMs G+ <--​

Visit Their G+ Community for screenshots, news, downloads, bugreports, wallpapers, bootanimations, ....

Come to the G+ community to test upcoming changes (if you know what a logcat is and are not afraid to break stuff) :)

u can even consider showing'em some support

here

​

Instructions

1. Make sure you have CWM installed and a working nandroid backup

2. Download the ROM.

3. Place the ROM on your SD-Card.

4.Extract boot.img included in zip and fastboot flash it via Flashtool or CMD

5. Reboot to recovery.

6. Wipe data-factory reset/cache partition/dalvik cache

7. Flash the ROM.

Optional- Flash GApps.

8. Reboot and Enjoy Validus!

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Grab your new build on GothDroid's website here

AFH Tesla rom's folder here as a mirror

U can still do as u wish; but me i luv these black gapps...

Dirty Unicorns Team Black Out Gapps here

or else u have PA Gapps over

here

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________​

Kernel source:

here

My github:

here

Credits and Thanks

(List not in order)

Droid-Hive

SlimRoms

GZRoms-Our House

[MENTION=1289361]Mazda[/MENTION]

Dhacker

Papi92

SatMan

Jaekar99

Jose Toro

LiquidSmooth

Dirty Unicorns

Tesla 2.5, ROM for the Xperia Z1 Honami

Contributors

[MENTION=5283048]Somber73[/MENTION]﻿

[MENTION=5213564]HereAgain[/MENTION]﻿

[MENTION=5898105]necrotic-nosphe[/MENTION] for our server's network administration

My PC and me for compiling it =)

And Google, Sony, CM team...all people involved to make this possible

indeed my super testerz [MENTION=5618877]abbychauhan[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4596319]301stSpartan[/MENTION] thx ;)

ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Based On: AOSP/CM
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
Screenshots

Many thanks to [MENTION=5618877]abbychauhan[/MENTION]

​
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
Ur the Man.. Look at the Feature list, its awesome, thanks Man
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
already woke up? lmao

...my pleasure! enjoy....im on it for now and its quite stable and cool...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
Couldn't sleep, was waiting for this.. lol
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
bandwith was fuc*k'ed ...anyways i will switch this to server...but all 1st build i make 'em on local pc in case, then we probably will make ota as im just now a part of ground zero roms also ;) ...this will fall official
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
Official Tags are always Good. [emoji106]
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] 7sen:
Wow :silly: sounds awesome:cowboy:

i try it out tonight :good:
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Push3r:
See not a link for Honami z1 to download ?¿?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
Click on "AFH Tesla rom's folder here" in OP
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
u badly need to wake up lollll

i clicked on the link and didn't go anywhere else...

Tapatalked with Yuga
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] 7sen:
dynamic bar ! ?

apps2sd ! ?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
loll np enjoy

Tapatalked with Yuga
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] 301stSpartan:
a few things

Hey, I'm glad to see another great ROM from you! Really liking the features so far. Just 2 things: 1 bug and 1 request.

The bug I've found is that notification text sticks in the status bar and won't go away. See the text in the status bar in the attached screenshot. The text is stuck there and won't go away. I've attached a log.

The request is to have custom icons added as an option for the lock screen slider shortcuts. Right now, you can only select system icons for these slider shortcut icons. Would like to pick some from the gallery.

All around awesome so far though. Cheers! :good:
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
[MENTION=4596319]301stSpartan[/MENTION]

u finally here! x)

thanks for the log...will look into it but sounds like framework related...and btw its weird some devices has it and some not...i don't have it for example lmao :p

nice to see u back :)

and abt feature request...come on GZR G+ to ask...like that others will see there... thx

Tapatalked with Yuga
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] lukensteinz:
Gotta say, it's running nice and smooth so far. Especially with a kustom kernel to help out
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
From now builds will be available from there:

GothDroid.com

So yeah build 2 is up from server

Changelog:

Repos have been updated

Tesla sources updated

u will maybe notice fc's on status bar settings, wich have been solved and will be on next update
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
New build is up

Build is in queue on Jenkins farm, u can follow buildings

on monitor here

...all stats will b there...if u click on device ;)

Build 4 here

Tesla sources updated

status bar fcs fixed.

advanced tab fcs fixed

Flash that sh*t :p
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] ValVK:
Thank you for that ROM!!!!

Can it be installed on Locked Bootloader as well? And i must be take care of something special,if i flash it on

locked bootloader?

Thanks!
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
no u can't
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Fladder72:
On locked bootloader you only can flash stock-based ROMs like Trinity Veangance or iHackers etc.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] ValVK:
Thanks all!
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
last night build broke...

jenkins farm

back on duty...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Ahki767:
i keep getting stuck on boot on build 4. can you check if it's working right?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
revert to previous build, i have many devices bootlooping on last build, i will make another one tomorro....sorry abt that
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Ahki767:
I'll just wait for next build since build 3 have fc's. It's okay mate :)
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
New build is in queue on our jenkins farm

here u can follow buildings

Because last build failed to boot on many devices...

New build here as usually

Changelog:

Tesla Sources updated
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] ammarvora:
Hope so this rom doesn't have problem of network on c6902? or do I need to flash something extra and which gapps do I flash?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
PA gapps worked fine for me and flash modem zip for C6902 also
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] ammarvora:
Ok thanks and where will I get flash modem zip? And I am facing problem unlocking my bootloader can you help me?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
please keep these questions for Q & A thread...thx
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
U can Google for C6902 modem flashable zip and can't help with Bootloader thing for that you can headover to the dedicated threads for that in General Section
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] ammarvora:
OMG! This ROM is amazing loved.. Finally installed it.. Keep on discovering something new it has so many fearures.. And can you tell me if a new build is available how do I install it? It doesn't have OTA support right?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] abbychauhan:
Keep an eye on the Thread for news for new build and No OTA
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] nickefor:
Hello, today I got my z1.

I've been a galaxy s3 user for 2 years.

After doing my readin for z1, i rooted it and flashed cwm.

Then I decided to flash this rom but didnt read the instructions as i thought that it wouldn't be any different from s3.

I wiped data and cache,flashed rom and flashed gapps. But now the phone doesn't boot. Not even sony logo.

Did i do something wrong? And what can i do now?

Thank you
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
these question has to be in Q&A threads buddy...

u didn't read op cuz its not stating anywhere to install recovery.

It says to fastboot flash included boot.img and then to boot into recovery (-->yeah it means recovery is implemented in kernel already)

then once its done; full wipes and flash rom & gapps.

i hope u unlocked bootloader first...

Tapatalked with Yuga
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] nickefor:
I flashed a stock firmwire via flashtool and now the phone works so i will try again.

What do i have to select in fastboot mode to flash the boot.img?

The options are flash system, flash kernel

Thanks for your reply
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
u obviously select FASTBOOT and then KERNEL TO FLASH, u select right type of file--> .img then u show him the path to boot.img, and flash.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
Is there any way to prevent Chrome from starting in float mode? I know one way is to install previous version (38 or sth)... Anyway, great rom. I think I might stick with it for a while :)

Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
its not rom but app related bro; i saw some tricks yeah but i can't remember wich thread...just google it

Tapatalked with Yuga
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
I think I also have a problem with some kind of battery drain/wakelock, because Android System gets huge usage in battery stats (56%). I can't check what kind of wakelock is it, because Better Battery Stats doesn't seem to work, even with xposed "enable battery stats for kitkat" module, and even after installing BBS as system app...

Some screens:

BTW, I use the GreatDevs kernel by OmarEinea.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
try a clean install and different gapps pack...

Tapatalked with Yuga
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
You mean PA gapps are wrong?
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
i mean to track the cause u have to try different gapps if u can't use wakelock detector...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] srqrox:
It is caused by Google Wearable services.

Get Disable Service from Play Store and in the Google Play Services disable every service which has Wearable or Fitness in its name.

Was having the same problem - using PA GApps, disabling the service fixed it for me.

A rather unpleasant and not recommended method is to just freeze Google Play Services, Google Services Framework, and Google Play Store and defrost when you wish to install something or update apps.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
Unfortunately, this didn't help much. From what you are saying I suppose that now I could try different gapps pack?

Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] srqrox:
I just disabled Wearable and Fitness services, I didnt change my GApps pack, but since you are not doing that yeah changing Gapps package might help.
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
Well I disabled that Services that You suggested but still Android system has 71% of bariery usage.

Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
Indeed if u make clean install and use another gapps pack and don't have this issue, then its one of your apps or one of the gapps causing this, im using this rom since few weeks with du tbo gapps and no wakelocks at all, i have a pretty decent battery life
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
I did a clean install with slim gapps and now the android system takes like 10% of battery, so I'm quite happy. Now I'm waiting for the battery to go out and will charge it and check how long it will last. Before reflash I got 1 day and 9 hours of uptime. I hope it would last a little longer since I have sync off and don't use GPS much often.

Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
u can't compare like that its not that easy , till u make EXACTLY same usage for both test , i mean if u use more lte than wifi one day and the other more wifi, for sure on wifi it takes less ressources...and so on for screen on time etc etc...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] optimumpro:
Plus, you don't have to totally discharge the battery, which is damaging. Just fully charge it, which will clean prior battery history and that's all. And of course you need to compare similar usages...
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Toldo:
Yeah, I know that. I'm charging from 1% :) I Just want to compare overall battery performance with stock.

Wysłane z mojego Xperia Z1 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Xperia Z1 Original Android Development] Alx31:
Hi guyz,

im gonna ask to close this thread because no upgrade to lollipop planned anytime soon for this rom, cuz Validus LP rom taking us all our time.

if in the future we decide to upgrade, i will ask to re-open it.

Thanks for your support.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SS2006:
Got the tablet today, my up volume button barely protrudes, but the annoying part is I can barely feel it. I can barely press it, and i have to click it with my nail. I can use my thumb too if I try but there is just no 'click' or feedback

Is this normal? Anyone else ? Wondering if I should replace it or live with it

Thankss
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marctronixx:
please list model, color and place of purchase.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xavier2k3:
Mine is the same. 32GB White version direct from Google. I can use it without my nail but still barely protrudes.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FTMDan:
Yeah same, 32GB black from Google. I have to take a second or two to press the volume up at times..
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SS2006:
Its a 16 GB Black, from best buy

Its pretty annoying, not sure its worth exchanging yet. I always get some bad first batch luck (Nexus 7 and screen lift etc. hah)
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] berendspruijt:
Im constently searching for the buttons

Maybe a software solution can help.

A toggle in the quick pull down menu.

Anyway i will be putting a case around it.

Lets see wat happens.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StNickZA:
Oh my word... Will it ever end?! I have never read so many negative things about a device in my life. I have two of these things en-route to me, and honestly, I'm feeling like I've just wasted my money. What a let-down this has been. I can only hope and pray that somehow, mine don't suffer from any of these issues. Judging by the number of people complaining, I can't see that happening.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jaju123:
Mine protrudes actually quite a bit and I don't need nails to activate it. Seems like there is a lot of variation here... Why can't QC be higher? Seems like they rushed this out tbh, and software doesn't seem entirely finished either. Random lags are annoying, ART doesn't really feel any faster than Dalvik.
[Nexus 9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] foxymyeung:
Same. Just got my nexus 9 and the volume buttons are so hard to click... I got the n9 16gb black from hk play store... Also got some light bleed on edge of screen. And it gets quite hot in the middle after using for a while.

Kinda disappointed as I have the nexus 7 and 10 and thought it'd be a worthy addition to the family...

Hopefully some of these issues can get fixed