yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Original Android Development] hotterpop:
I haven't used FireTV Utility, I've been doing all my installs manually through the terminal. I just rebooted to CWM and then followed the instructions you linked. My only complaint is that I had to switch out of Dvorak to get the proper key orientation :P
[Fire TV Original Android Development] RoachForLife:
so looks like I bricked mine. I see how I did this. I right clicked the link and hit save on the img file rather than left clicking and downloading from the mega site. This ended up being only 89k but of course I didnt check. The actual file is 6megs.

Anyways after running thru the commands I am stuck on the amazon boot screen. Is there anything that can be done or is this a complete loss? Sucks I just spent an hour or so doing all this stuff only to brick it right at the end. Grr

Thanks
[Fire TV Original Android Development] chrootz:
[MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION] - thanks for this excellent development and I finally got time to work on my AFTV and everything is charm and smoothly. When I get paycheck in next 2 weeks and promise buy you a beer.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] Y314K:
Can you still ADB into your FTV. I would try to sideload the bootmenu.img file using the FireTV Utility App to the Download folder & then I would try running thru the commands again. If you can still ADB to your FTV then there might still be hope...
[Fire TV Original Android Development] chrootz:
[MENTION=3991724]rbox[/MENTION] - is it safe if I am going to format /system partition in the recovery and will I going to lose the boot.img? I was going to re-install the latest pre-rooted rom. Just wanted make sure before I do it. Thanks

PS. I already installed the boot menu.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] rbox:
You should *NEVER* format /system. There is never any reason to do that.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] chrootz:
Roger that. I didn't doing it yet and at least my AFTV running solid this time. A million thanks
[Fire TV Original Android Development] xdause:
nm. my apologies.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] ECEXCURSION:
I too have found myself in a similar situation. Currently trying to remedy the situation.

I've been following AFTVnew's wonderful rooting guide in conjunction with the Amazon FireTV Utility App for basic commands (like launching adb shell, pushing files, or rebooting the FTV.

This morning my AFTV sat with bootloader unlocked, CWM 6.0.5.1.4a, 51.1.4.0_514006420 updated, rooted, busybox installed, updates disabled, and all file checksum's verified before flashing.

Aftering continuing on with the AFTVnews rooting guide it was time to install the custom boot menu. I opted to manually input commands, instead of relying on the FireTV Utility App. After rebooting the AFTV the custom boot menu clock ticked down to 0 and just sat there - unable to select anything. I was able to press Ctrl-Alt-Delete to reboot, at which point I selected recovery, and now have access to adb shell again. The only thing I can think of which deviated from the guide is that I had initially transferred "firetv-bootmenu-1.0.img" to the sdcard before renaming it as the guide suggested. I then decided to rename it by doing "cp firetv-bootmenu-1.0.img bootmenu.img". I'm curious if there would be any permission problems in doing so (I'm somewhat of a Linux novice)?

I'm wondering what the best course of action is. Do I reboot and hope for the best? Do I flash 51.1.4.0_514006420 updated to the AFTV again and flash that to start over? Or should I transfer 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed instead? I'm currently in the process of transferring both to the SD Card. I assume 51.1.4.0 is the logical choice? What do you guys think?
[Fire TV Original Android Development] rbox:
Sounds like you didn't back up the boot.img. Just install 51.1.4.1 and you should be fine.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] ECEXCURSION:
I installed 51.1.4.1 and it completed successfully, I'm back up and running! Thanks!

I'm still slightly confused though for root cause; I assume the backup of boot.img in this command?

dd if=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot of=/system/boot/boot.img

I did run that command the first time and it completed. I can see a file located at /system/boot/boot.img on my AFTV.

Perhaps this isn't the right area, but I was also wondering what the best method would be to start "fresh". It seems that my purchased music from Amazon Music plays back at .05 speed for some reason... Should I clear cache and factory reset in CWM? Factory reset in the Amazon menu perhaps? Sorry for all of the questions.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] rbox:
Factory reset from recovery is enough.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] ECEXCURSION:
Alright, so I'm pretty sure my AFTV has now turned demonic... Even the initial setup video was playing back at 0.25% audio speed. This isn't how E-Fuses manifest themselves, is it? lol?

I still have access to CWM, so I guess I will try flashing 51.1.4.0_514006420 updated tomorrow and see if it fixes anything (unless you have another idea). Thanks for the help, rbox!.\

// EDIT: It turns out my LG LA6200 HDTV was at fault, not the AFTV... demonic TV.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] Phill360:
Moved Post to Q&A
[Fire TV Original Android Development] bradwatson:
Does anyone experiencing the issue of getting hung at the rbox bootloader screen have an external HDD plugged in? I was having this issue and found out that it was due to my new external HDD being plugged into my unpowered USB hub. I unplugged the USB hub, plugged the HDD directly into the Fire TV, and now the Fire TV is booting normally again. I guess I'll have to get a powered USB hub. Some have reported issues, I'll try to find one that people have reported to work.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] KLit75:
Missed your post but maybe that's a good thing since you might've figure something out.

Couple of weeks back I downgraded from 51.1.1.4.1 w boot menu to try to fix Netflix issues.

Afterwards my aftv booted to snow/static screen then hung on Amazon fire logo. Like you I noticed unplugging the hdd made it boot normally. I don't have a powered hub on that aftv but even plugging it directly into the usb port doesn't work. The hdd does work but you need to boot up first before plugging it in.

We're you by any chance able to resolve this? You say a powered hub works for you? But you didn't report the ominous static that mine displays before hanging.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] n2outlaw:
I was just able to ask or buy a new powered hub because mine hangs as well on the white amazon logo too. I have to unplug the power from the hub (hub still works as non-powered hub) and the plug it back in but because of this. I didn't know if the hub is being powered from the AFTV or from outlet. I don't know how to test.

Amazon Fire TV Setup:

Kodi 14.1

Boot Menu 1.0

Recovery: firetv-cwm_recovery-6.0.5.1.4a.img

Custom Firmware: bueller-51.1.4.1_514013920-rooted+fixed.zip

Also:

1. Is it possible to use a non-powered hub with a powered HDD (2TB) ?

2. Can we use a power hub with a non-powered portable HDD?

Last:

What is your setup? (brand etc.)
[Fire TV Original Android Development] KLit75:
Well in this situation I'm the guy with more questions than answers lol.

But right now I'm not using a powered hub or anything on the aftv in question. My other aftv has a powered hub because my hdd is unpowered. From what I read a powered hdd should work with unpowered hub. On the aftv here I was using a unpowered hub and a flash drive with a keyboard & mouse on the hub. It was working fine. Flash drives don't seem to need an external power source.

I could test my powered hub on this but it's a mess of wires and it'd just be to test. Not keeping it in bedroom. What I really want to do is factory reset and flash the newer firmware but since it's a short list of people reporting this issue I'm waiting for reassurances everything should be ok. Been waiting awhile but the aftv runs fine otherwise so I'll wait longer.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] n2outlaw:
I guess I should be asking rbox about all this. Hopefully he'll answer
[Fire TV Original Android Development] rbox:
Certain things plugged in to it will cause it to stick in the bootloader. Like if you plug it in to a computer, or certain combinations of hubs and hard drives. Nothing you can do about that.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] n2outlaw:
Thanks for all the hard work and quit reply!!

Can you tell me your setup (brand and all) and I'll just buy the same things. Like if you have a working powered hub that boots up with no problems and HDD recommendation I'm all ears.

And maybe by the bootloader being fully unlocked well see lot of new things :)
[Fire TV Original Android Development] rbox:
I only have a FLIRC plugged in to my fire tv.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] metapy:
Well it is a few months late, but I did the EXACT same thing. I was so caught up in the upgrade I skipped a MD5 check, my fault and was stuck at the white Amazon logo. Well THANKFULLY I had run a full bootloader unlock and not the partial unlock. I used fastboot to flash the bootmenu.img and I was back in business.

So if anyone else makes the same mistake, here is the fix to restore the bootmenu.img if you flashed a corrupt copy and completed the full bootloader unlock.

Connect the Amazon FireTV to your computer with a USB A to A cable, I ended up cutting two USB cables and splicing them together to get my A to A cable.

Power on the FireTV with the USB connected.

Run the following command: fastboot flash boot boot.img

boot.img is the md5 verified bootmenu.img from FireTV Boot Menu by rbox.

UNPLUG the USB cable and reboot and you'll be back to normal.

Thanks to r3pwn for the corrections.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] r3pwn:
Not to be "that guy", but I would like to point out (better to clarify things earlier rather than later, especially with something this serious) that "boot" is not the bootloaders, but rather the kernel (AKA "boot image"). The bootloader and the boot image are two entirely different things. Attempting to flash a boot image to the bootloader will result in a permanent brick. As where attempting to flash a bootloader to the boot partition will only result in an unhappy bootloader (as long as the device is unlocked, you should be able to recover by flashing a proper boot image). All of your commands above are correct, just some of the terminology is not. Again, this wasn't intended to criticize you in any way, I just wanted to help you by clearing things up. :)
[Fire TV Original Android Development] metapy:
r3pwn thank you! I had run through the complete process as I rooted and stopped upgrades many months ago and was far behind. I left you credit so your post still makes sense and again thanks for the heads up, the point of the write-up was to share the solution I found. I figured if someone else is ever in the same boat a quick fix confirmation will be reassuring.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] salsichad2:
I'm stuck in the amazon white logo too. I don't think I have a full bootloader unlock.

Is there anything else I can do?

XXXX@XXXX:~/Downloads$ sudo fastboot flash boot firetv-bootmenu-1.0.img
sending 'boot' (6582 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.209s]
writing 'boot'...
FAILED (remote: flashing not allowed for locked hw)
finished. total time: 0.215s
[Fire TV Original Android Development] ashmanmb:
followed the guides at aftvnews and am fully updated with root and boot menu and cam as guides showed.

Only issue is that I cannot select anything on the rbox menu when booting.

It won't let me arrow down using the keyboard.

I have tried a few different keyboards, two wireless and one wired and same thing.

keyboards work fine in cam

any ideas. not that it matters as I really only need to be on latest firmware with root but would be nice to know if something is not right...
[Fire TV Original Android Development] KLit75:
I just tried it to see (because ive never actually used it before) and it worked with my usb keyboard.

The likelihood is you wont need to use the bootmenu. Unless theres something on the horizon i haven't heard of yet? But if somethings wrong Id suspect its your keyboards, eventhough i know you said they work in cwm.
[Fire TV Original Android Development] mj360:
hi. when i get to the mkdir /system/boot part it say mkdir /system/boot mkdir failed for /system/boot fire tv file exists ? can you help me with this ?
[Fire TV Original Android Development] xdanewbiedude:
So I did this on my Fire TV and now nothing comes up, its just a black screen...any advice??
[Fire TV Original Android Development] toysoldier1:
Stuck

Hello,

Noob here....I am currently stuck on the last command. The other commands go thru fine but the last command gives me a error about the file not found. Should just stay on the safe CSW and call it a day before I brick it? What are the benefits of upgrading further?

The FTV is rooted and the boot loader is fully rooted as well. Box busy box and clockwork are installed.

dd if=/sdcard/bootmenu.img of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot

Thank you in advance for your feedback.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Juggles:
Hi People....

I have a bit of a prob, and have hit a stumbling block!

I have a PH20B2 Vodafone Branded, Radio 1.12 (tried WM5 have now put wm2003SE back on!) and have connected to it with Mtty...in Bootloader mode

ok the following happens

USB>info 1	2.07

The first bit of wierdness!

USB>info 2	HTCSVODAP001 Qò.¾HTCE

The second bit!

USB>info 3	HTCSå»HTCE

USB>info 3	HTCS™5mHHTCE

USB>info 3	HTCSGÒf€HTCE

OK.. so tell me thats normal?? info 3 gives wierd stuff out evey time i ask the command!

USB>rtask b (any way to get in without the security check?)

Radio AT command debug with security check.

3E9E6475854A70D700D0B81FEC9F56EC839FEE7D4718CD7CFC2D07

at%cid?	VODAP001

at%security?

LOCKTIME: ff

So I want to make this device a supercid device, and switch security OFF

I checked the Wiki, and there is loads for the wiz, but not the BA...but hey.. i tried it anyhows!

So.. Someone suggested using Awizard, or IWizard... No Joy...

Then someone suggested XDA Unlock

Here is the log file!

xdadev_all_unlock started

device=PH20B2

key found

ril ioctl 0xc2: 00000000

simlock answer: %SIMLOCK= 00

0

current lock status: 00

security answer:

000

security answer2:

at%LISTNETWORKCODE answer: 0

at%LISTNETSUBCODE answer: 0

at%LISTSPCODE answer: 0

at%LISTCORPORATECODE answer: 0

at%LISTSIMCODE answer: 0

at%LISTIMSIRANGECODE answer: 0

at%CLEARNETWORKCODE answer:

at%CLEARNETSUBCODE answer:

at%CLEARSPCODE answer:

at%CLEARCORPORATECODE answer:

at%CLEARSIMCODE answer:

at%CLEARIMSIRANGECODE answer:

simlock answer:

invalid sim lock answer

didnt change the CID, or security BTW.

I have tried everything.. now i am throwing it out to someone who knows what they are doing! ;)

Hope You can Help..

Juggs
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Juggles:
hmm.. no-one??

Hey everyone.. Is there really no-one who can help?

one last try before i try and PM random people!

Cheers..
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] xplode:
I am interested about that too, but i have no experience how to do it, it is a interresting project
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] Juggles:
I am at a bit of a loss

I cant think of anythig else to do...

Maybe i need a custom Bootloader..

After spending DAYS going through the Wiki, various internet sites, about 5000 posts.. I think i am going to need help from Helmi or Buzz...

Is there any way of removing the security flag, and making the device supercid ??
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eilegz:
With Android 5.0 without an option its there an alternative...

Lockscreen widget was very useful, sure we know got notification and improved lockscreen there where tons of thing that widget can bring like a calculator without unlocking a phone or a flashlight those useful stuff that normally google wouldnt add
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] inferol:
Yes i agree, it seems that Google want to make Android simple to use for a average user and not have to use extra features. (just a guess)

If Google is really aiming for that then why there are bunches of separate app that does the same thing, eg hangout and messenger and Photo app require G+? There is no simplicity but more of a invasive apps. Take it for example, the Photo app is very unorganised, it is hard to tell which image is taken from camera/downloaded or from whatsapp/other social networking app and you're required to login G+ to access "Highlight" section. They dumped old organised AOSP Gallery app over Photo app and confuse people with too many apps, so i'm not really sure how is this really helping Android users if Google aims for simplicity...
[Samsung Gear 2] mrmrmrmr:
I am looking for Nokia's Here for Gear app.

Today, I got my wife a Gear S. It loaded "Here for Gear" in the setup process. It is awesome.

And I know that "Here for Gear" will be available for Gear 2 as well. But where is it ?
[Samsung Gear 2] mrmrmrmr:
nobody interested ?
[Samsung Gear 2] leojab:
Any way you can extract it and post it here for us
[Samsung Gear 2] mrmrmrmr:
I don't know where the install file is. This is not android and I don't know even if there is a install file on Tizen.

Besides , I'm not sure that it will work on a 320x320 screen device.

We should find the original release for Gear 2. Or elsei some good developer should modify it.
[Samsung Gear 2] mrmrmrmr:
Today I gave up :)

Ordered a Gear S for myself. It is beautiful !

I will miss the camera and IR led on the Gear 2 but Gear S screen is really nice.
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] DJRepresent:
I want to flash the new LiquidSmooth but Raven says I need the "latest firmware and modems"? Where can I get this?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] REV3NT3CH:
If when you were stock...and if you took the latest jb 4.1.2 ota....then you are all set...
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] DJRepresent:
Also, do you know how I can unlock the phone if I am running the newest LS?
[Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G] demkantor:
If you mean sim unlock than I don't believe you can, you will need to use Odin/hiemdal to revert to stock ICS and then follow the guide (here in forum)

Once complete you can than flash what you please and will stay unlocked for good
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosaidpo:
hello

i flashed lollilop ( google factory image ) via fastboot and the surprise is i've only 16 Giga while my phone is 32

anyone kno how solve this i dont wanna reflash again its the last solution and also it drains battery fast

thanks
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jnewell05:
I had to factory data reset in stock recovery to fix... Tried clearing cache but no luck.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosaidpo:
ok ill try now , tnx
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosaidpo:
i did a reset via recovery but still the same and flashed purity kk and still ?
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mertkan:
i got same problem.And cant fix it right now
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kosaidpo:
thanks just did and its fixed ??
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mertkan:
Thanks mate.Fixed mine problem too :D
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 400ixl:
You can also boot into recovery and wipe user data partition that way.
[Verizon LG G2] androidreviewguy:
Hello guys so here's the deal I have a lg g2 vs980 so there Verizon one clearly I am currently using it on the new gsm cricket (at&t) I Want to flash a ROM on the phone like cm11 or beanstalk something along those lines.. I am pretty knolegdable with rooting and flashing Recovery's androms and such but on this phone I just can't seem to get anything right.. Every time I try and root using ioroot it works fine! Then I'll use autorec for vs980 then I'll flash ROM via twrp and reboot and then i eaithier get bootloop on the lg screen or it'll just boot up to a black screen with led flashing different colors as it does normally I have talked to one other guy on here about it and he told me I had to have the same baseband and bootstack? As the ROM I am trying to flash but idk what any of that means all I know is I am on the Verizon of g2 on 24a and would like to figure out how to flash a ROM Amy advice or guidance will land you a nice pack of beer!
[Verizon LG G2] tclemens:
im sure you have found your answer by now but if not this is so easy http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2713954
[LG G Flex] tomtsigg:
please help me anyone.my flex after install rom hardbricked.it boot only in download mode and now its unrooted.no recovery menu.but i cant back to stock with usb debuging off.not conecting with my phone in kdz installation.any solution any idea?my flex is really dead:(
[LG G Flex] mattwheat:
Regardless if you have USB debugging on or off if you plug up to your PC in download mode you can use the LG PC SUITE software that comes on your phone, or download it from lg, to revive your phone.

You'll need your PC connected to the internet for this

Just put in download mode

Plug into PC

Open pc suite

At the top click mobile devices tab

In drop down click "restore upgrade error"

If it doesn't recognize your phone you will need your serial number and your device model number I.e D959, D950, D955, D958, etc.

Sit back and relax this takes about 10 mins

This is the only method I use now to restore my device. Works like a charm for me.
[LG G Flex] tomtsigg:
when the phone is softbricked and usb debugging is off you cant install all drivers my friend.and phone no connected with anything.thanks for your intresting
[LG G Flex] Murshad007:
KDZ is over 1.5GB. How it takes 10 minutes?

Sent from my LG G Flex F340K on LTE network, Stock KitKat 4.4.2 Rooted

using XDA mobile app
[LG G Flex] mattwheat:
Once it downloads the kdz it only takes 10 mins.
[LG G Flex] Murshad007:
Is there an option in LG suite to manually place already downloaded KDZ in the specific folder.

So it wont downloading it..

Sent from my LG G Flex F340K on LTE network, Stock KitKat 4.4.2 Rooted

using XDA mobile app
[LG G Flex] robdevil:
When phone is hard bricked it wont boot. USB debug does work only when system is up and running.
[LG G Flex] mattwheat:
Yes. There is a folder on your c:\program data\lg ....something or other folder. go into it and into mobile phone folder I think its called. I'm not in front of my PC right now. But you'll find the folder you need in there. Just put the stock .kdz file in there. It must be the same version or newer than you're on. Or was on when it bricked.

I've even actually pulled the .kdz files from there after I used PC suite the first couple of times. Used them in the lg flash tool.

---------- Post added at 10:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:39 PM ----------

I've noticed, by accident, when I did the factory reset method \ steps to get into twrp, but for some reason twrp wasn't installed and it actually reset my phone.... And caused it to boot loop due to what ever i did to FUBAR it. Factory reset defaults USB debugging back to off but when in download mode it didn't stop PC suite from "restoring upgrade errors" and flashing my flex back to stock. I've used it so much I now make sure my PC at work has it and the .kdz on it. My laptop has it and I have a flash drive in my truck with PC suite & .kdz on it. Lmao. Yeah I get a little ballsy sometimes and try just about anything. OK a lot but I always have a way back now.
[LG G Flex] dancemaster:
my friend try this with pc suite and it stop in 0%.not run.and my interner connection is very good.why?