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[Fire TV General] gazdaman.:
Just sharing my experience...

The steps below is exactly what i done on Windows 10 (64-bit) laptop and everything went perfectly smooth:

On Fire TV, Go to Settings/System/Developer Options/

Enable ADB Debugging

Enable USB Debugging

Enable Apps From Unknown Sources

On PC, Install Virtual Machine

Select Open a Virtual Machine

Select the preconfigured "Ubuntu VM"

Power on VM and let it boot

Connect USB from PC to Fire TV with Fire TV powered on

Check Fire TV is recognised in VM

Open terminal in VM

cd aftv2-tools

Power off Fire TV by pulling power out of wall

sudo ./handshake.py

Note: Sudo password for VM is zeroepoch

Reconnect Fire TV to power

Handshake will error 1st time

Power off Fire TV by pulling power out of wall

sudo ./handshake.py

Reconnect Fire TV to power

Handshake will complete 2nd time

./patch_mmc.sh 0x00000000058e0000 system.root.img system.diff

Root will finish (After approx 2 hours)

Exit terminal

Power off Fire TV by pulling power out of wall

Reconnect Fire TV to power

Once booted, in terminal type the below:

adb shell

su

Message will appear on Fire TV to Grant access to Super User

Grant access using Fire TV remote

pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota

message should say com.amazon.device.software.ota is disabled

Power off Fire TV by pulling power out of wall

Reconnect Fire TV to power

Disable USB Debugging

Done!
[Fire TV General] gen3benz:
I never typed the sudo(first post has the copy/paste code that I used, though in the video sudo is used) before the ./handshake.py and it worked. I think it did ask for password though, but when i typed it in(zeroepoch) nothing showed up.
[Fire TV General] Zacharybinx34:
Mine just stays "stuck on waiting for preloader"

The device is recongized, and when I plug it in it and opens the fire tv folder. I also have ADB Debugging USB debugging and apps from unknown source set to ON.

Any ideas? Using windows 10 x64 with the preconfigured UBUNTU VM.

EDIT:

used a different USB PORT and it finally worked. Thanks!

Any "root only" apps you guys recommend?
[Fire TV General] 1Xfan:
the password is hidden and the courser doesn't move; punch in "zeroepoch"
[Fire TV General] gen3benz:
Yeah, i figured something worked when it continued after I typed it in. First time ever using linux, now im looking up all the commands, weird stuff. Cheers man.
[Fire TV General] badevantier:
Will update brick Fire TV2?

My newly purchased Gen 2 has already updated to 5.0.4 Will running your exploit brick mine as claimed by others?:confused:
[Fire TV General] 1Xfan:
It's build specific. Yes... just wait ...

Sent from my SM-N900V using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Fire TV General] zeroepoch:
Yes. Wait until we get something for 5.0.4. I think it should still be possible. Still waiting for the update myself.
[Fire TV General] omoikorodu1:
Thanks for the pre configured virtual machine. Any chance of you making one for the software version 5.0.4
[Fire TV General] deanr1977:
What's the chances for an update to your video & guide now we've rooted the firmware once again? Hopefully the whole process from unrooting/unblocking updates then rerooting/blocking updates? Sure a lot of people would be happy to see this happen
[Fire TV General] mrgreen100:
hello thanks for this, will this work on 5.0.4 as is? or do it still need to be updated to work on 5.0.4

thanks
[Fire TV General] deanr1977:
This is for 5.0.3 you need to wait mate, im sure It won't be too long though.
[Fire TV General] ultimate_spy_binns:
I will get a new, video tutorial made next week some time, really busy at the moment do to holidays.
[Fire TV General] deanr1977:
That's good mate I thought this would be the case, will it be a 5.0.3.1 to 5.0.4 with unroot/unblock updates/ota/reroot to 5.0.4/block updates? I'm hoping so. You video was really easy to follow last time & I'm sure I'm not the only one waiting for a video tut? Have a nice Christmas/new yr/happy holidays & were catch ya when your ready
[Fire TV General] ultimate_spy_binns:
That's the one.

I've just unrooted a 5.0.3.1 box, upgraded to the latest firmware, 5.0.4 and then rooted successfully.

So I will get the tutorial out, on Wednesday or Thursday possibly.

Hope you have a good Christmas too.
[Fire TV General] deanr1977:
Respect mate & thankyou, I be waiting with my usb a cable & a fully charged laptop.... Just wish I had serious skills like you lot (the devs of xda), I do try to help as much as I can on xda as & when but I'm still learning myself so I know my boundaries.
[Fire TV General] ultimate_spy_binns:
lol, I know my way around linux, but I'm still learning myself with android to be honest with you.

On a further note, I've noticed an error in [MENTION=3411776]zeroepoch[/MENTION] patching script, what I need to report, might be only limited to virtual machines though.

First of all this never used to happen with the older version of your script.

It seems to be I'm able to root perfectly first time, now if I have a second box and I decide to root that, it doesn't work, the only way to get it to work is to download the file and extract it again.

I haven't looked into it too much, but is there a log file saying what's been completed, what I need to delete afterwards to start another box, if that makes any sense.

Was just wondering because I wanted to get a new virtual machine made, for the new video tutorial I'm preparing.
[Fire TV General] deanr1977:
Hey everyone's learning but on different levels, sounds good to me mate cause I used the VM you used on your video last time round using a windows 10 laptop. I'm just playing the waiting game now which is fine by me, the more time we get the more we learn, read read & read again (not dive in feet first like some Android phone or console flashers I've come across in the past which usually ends in - I've flashed this on firmware v*.*.*.* & now my device Is a brick (Hard bricked with no recovery). Anyway looking forward to seeing your work mate & big respect to the other Devs too
[Fire TV General] zeroepoch:
You need to remove lastaddr.txt from the directory before rooting a second device. I created an issue on the git repo page to remind myself to add this to the script when I get a chance.
[Fire TV General] ultimate_spy_binns:
Thank you for the info.

I was also wondering if you don't mind me modifying, your scripts slightly, I was going to build a GUI interface for it, in my spare time.

on the Check version script, once it has determined which version you are running on the box, it will automatically patch the correct files

So if you are running 5.0.3, it automatically select the folder called 5.0.3 with the patched files in, and start doing its job.

And if you are running 5.0.4 it automatically select the folder called 5.0.4, with the correct files to patch.

If this is making any sense to you.

It would make it easier on the end user, since they wouldn't have to download multiple versions etc.

Just thought I would ask.

Also been working on a driver auto install, for windows.

Again to make things easier on the end-user, its near completion. Will have it wrapped up by end of the week, but as long as i don't have any delays, due to holidays and family and stuff.
[Fire TV General] deanr1977:
Making it more noob friendly is always a good thing & also more convenient for faster flashing but still safe
[Fire TV General] zeroepoch:
That would be awesome. Any way to make it easier is appreciated :)

Yes auto selection makes sense. You just need to check for each known version one by one since build.prop moves.
[Fire TV General] ba6470:
Could you please help,

i want to use you VM to upgrade to 5.0.4 but i can not do su the password "zeroepoch" seems not to work.

anthony@ubuntu:~$ su

Password:

su: Authentication failure

anthony@ubuntu:~$ su

Password:

su: Authentication failure

anthony@ubuntu:~$ su

Password:

su: Authentication failure

anthony@ubuntu:~$ su

Password:

su: Authentication failure

anthony@ubuntu:~$

i recognized that the keyboard has uk layout but that is still not the solution!

I can copy and past or i can type the password, the result is the same "Authentication failure"

Problem solved myself :)

I tried su which did not work, then i found with Ubunto i have to use "sudo" and "sudo -i" worked fine with the given Password
[One (M9) General] drsn0w:
Latest ABOOT With Red Warning Text Removed

Hello XDA! I was fiddling around with splash screens on my M9 and the red text was super duper annoying, so I decided to disable it and flash, and when it worked, thought I should upload here. See 2nd post for Downloads.

Currently I only did it for the Developer/Developer Unlocked Edition, because that is the phone I have. I'm willing to do other variants if you ask nicely and are willing to test something that could potentially brick your M9

Requirements

- S-OFF (THIS IS A MUST)

- A computer with fastboot installed

- Above 70% battery is recommended

Instructions for all variants

1. Understand that this flashes to a rather critical part of your phone and a bad flash will cause a brick.

2. Make sure you have fastboot installed on whatever computer you're using to flash this (installing fastboot is beyond the scope of this post, Google is your friend)

3. (Re)boot your phone into DOWNLOAD MODE

4.

fastboot oem rebootRUU

Your phone should reboot and have the HTC logo on the screen, along with some red text warning you about the evils of custom ROMS :P

5.

fastboot flash zip [I]name_of_zip.zip[/I]

Obviously replace name_of_zip.zip with the name of the zip file you downloaded.

6. IF YOU GET ANY ERRORS DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE AND DO NOT DISCONNECT FROM YOUR COMPUTER!! Sneakyghost has a great guide on firmware flashing errors here.

7. If the process completed with no errors, go ahead and type

fastboot reboot

and you should reboot and see the wonderful HTC splash screen without the garish red warnings!

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR BRICKED DEVICES, BROKEN DEVICES, MELTED DEVICES, FIRES CAUSED BY THE DEVICE, DEVICES FLYING AWAY, OR ANY OTHER SUBOPTIMAL CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU FLASH THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK AND I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS.
[One (M9) General] drsn0w:
Downloads

NONE OF THESE ARE SUPERCID FOR A REASON

Developer/Developer Unlocked Edition 2.11.617.15

Supported CIDs:

BS_US001
BS_US002

Download

MD5:

4967569a80042b423745a494260af14b
[One (M9) General] drsn0w:
this table is reserved
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HaxxaH:
Can I change my device's partition size without computer?
[TouchPad Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] In4Life:
Yes it is possible to do so using Jcsullins TPToolbox.

Link to Development Thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2756314
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimn:
After updating to 6.0 now anytime I access the SD card from any app, it's very slow. Used to be instantaneous now it takes anywhere from a couple to 10 seconds when accessing any files on the card. This happens in any of the Android menus like selecting a file for ringtone or in ES File Explorer or QuickPic.

Also, the SD card got renamed to something weird like D020-8E84 instead of sdcard1. I removed the card, reformatted in the phone and put my files back on and it's the same...slow. I tried to rename the card but I can't.

Anyone else have this issue? I sure hope this isn't Google's way of forcing adaptive storage on us.

Files are mostly media...photos, videos, pdfs, music.

Not rooted yet.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrew149:
Not having the same issue, try wiping out your phone.

Sent from my Moto X Pure.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimn:
Well, the problem has gone away this morning.

My suspicion is that maybe Android was re-indexing the card (not even sure if it does that) since the name of the card changed with the update to 6.0. It's a 128GB card that is mostly full so there are a lot of files and may just have taken a little while for it to all get indexed (for lack of a better term).
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alnikki25k:
Any flash storage that is nearly full will have write amplification issues. This will consequently lead to a longer read latency and thus a slower card overall.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimn:
That may be so. But before the update to 6.0 the card was lightening fast with no delay at all. It was only after the 6.0 update that the card slowed to a crawl. And now, the next morning after the update the card is back to full speed with no noticeable latency. So, I don't agree with your supposition.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JoeNeckbone:
What card are you using? Is it formatted as internal storage?

Sent from my Moto XPE
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shimn:
Potable storage. It's a Sony 128GB Class 10 UHS-1 Micro SDXC (SRG1UY2A/TQ).
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robinmwoolery:
I haven't noticed any issues with my SD card other than the weird name change. I too have tried to change the name with no luck & am glad to see I'm not the only person. I do not like the name change from sdcard1, sdext, extsd, etc. to this screwed one of 2019-9450 or whatever. Mainly because when in Titanium Backup, if I try to extract from a nandroid, it says no TWRP backup files can be found on the SD card. I haven't tried moving a nandroid backup file to the internal storage yet but, that's my next step.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fix-this!:
im stuck at 30% trying to format my 64gb samsung as internal. any ideas on how to fix this?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] max1001:
You are not the only one buddy. Same boat here.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] karlux:
Hi,

I accidentally flashed a not CID unlocked wizard with Black Diamond rom using a ShellTool - now it loads only till windows splash screen!

It is G3 device - it allows to flash Buton rom, also MiniSrom and others - process bar goes to 100% but windows doesn't boot anyway!

What options do I have?

PS. I guess I'm one of the guy who have bricked the most devices ever - this one, 3x HTC Tytn, S200, etc. :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] karlux:
Need QTEK 9100 German Rom - the wiki links are dead!

Can anybody please advise where to look for Qtek 9100 german rom?!!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Huckleberry88:
Suche hilft wie immer weiter :p

Es gibt bereits einige Threads zum Thema!

Have a look for the SD Card Backup method - see also in the wiki for reference/link.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] karlux:
hi, thanks for the replay!

How does the SD card method is supposed to work? Do I need a backup of the old rom? I don't have one!

The phone is NOT cid unlcoked!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] karlux:
After a while playing with the Wizards I have found some things - I got 4 wizards by now - and I have managed to brick 2 of them.

First thing to recommend to all - if your Wizard is running and everything is fine - then don't upgrade - you don't need that brick. Trough if you try to upgrade and you can't get from wm5 to wm6 - then probably you should stop trying unless you want to brick your device totally!!!!

Now I have one Wizard G3 probaby not CID unlocked with IPL 1.01 / SPL 1.03 and different OS versions - I can flash button Rom, Wizard Love etc. but nothing changes, just the version of the OS. I have no GSM and the IPL stays 0.01.

The second one - seems to be CID unlocked - allows to flash any rom, IPL changes, SPL stays at 3.08 - can't downgrade, OS changes - can't boot!

I can flash these units forever, I can change bootscreens - but I can't get back to windows!

This happened when I tried to use ShellTool to flash WM6 on my Wizards - don't do that!!!!

Can anybody tell me why I'm not able to boot OS if I have the Wizard Love rom, button rom and other full working roms on my wizards?

Thanks!

PS. I'm starting to consider to donate a few devices to someone who could try to solve this - I could donate: 3 HTC Tytn, 2 Wizards, 2 Prophets, 2 Alpine etc. - is anybody interested?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Zpyro:
karlux - I'd be willing to take a crack at the devices you have and get some good documentation going for everyone. I have successfully revived Wizards, Apache, Wallaby, and the Hurricane so far.

PM/Email me if you want my address to send the victims ...er ... I mean "patients".
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] jacknjill:
donate? how about sending one my way?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anichillus:
How come you have that many devices ? What's your job ? :rolleyes:

Your "dead" wizard is not dead. Only stuck. Get it into bootloader and re-flash .
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Shelltool isn't dangerous if you use it properly, meaning you can't flash WM6 if the IPL/SPl are still in 1.xx

To use the SD card method and the phone is CID locked then i recommend using imeicheck's tool to CID unlock (must pay) and then try that method.

As for the donation, i wouldn't mind geeting a Prophet as they are related to the Wizard and in case it could be recovered i could try to make a similar tool to WST: the Prophet Service Tool :D

let me know if you'd like PM or other means of contact...

cheers
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] markm2:
sorry-thread hijacking-

I have a similar problem, i (thought) i had CID unlocked my wizard, followed all the instructions, about reflashing the rom's went to 1.05 the to 2.26 & then IPL & SPL to 3.08 in an attempt to flash WM6..

all went well until the last step & it got to 99% of flashing WM6 & came up with a communication error (battery is fully charged!)

Now im stuck in bootloader, & can't re flash any other roms, tried the wizard with love & 1.05 again ...noting doing... have i made a complete brick ??

HELP!!!!!!!

edit, just tried with the O2 offical upgrade...it started to load on but came up with Error 296 Upgrade Only, the NBF file could not be used...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Zpyro:
TRY THIS .... I just recovered from a similar stuck in BootLoader issue.

Steps to recovery:

1. Fully charge your phone (VIA Power Cord ... NOT USB)

2. Get the phone to bootloader (three color mode) - by soft resetting and holding the camera button at the same time

2. Connect it to the computer (Windows XP) with a USB cable

3. You will notice "USB" written in a lower corner of the phone (this means it is connected)

4. Download your providers ROM (The "real" rom provided by Cingular/ATT). You can get the one for the 8125 from HTCAmerica here: http://www.htcamerica.net/support/8125/software-downloads.html

5. Stop ActiveSync (from Task Manager)

6. Run the program downloaded in step 4. This will reflash your phone with the ROM. This seems to be the ONLY WAY possible to reload a ROM from BootLoader.

Enjoy!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] markm2:
Thanks, i;ve tried that with this software & the o2 software....i get the same error message both times...

Error296 UPGRADE ONLY,

This NBF File cannot be used on you PDA Phone,

Please get a newer NBF file.

WTF is a NBF file, where do i get a newer one from & how do i get it on the device!!!

thanks
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Zpyro:
What is the make/model of your phone?

A nbf file is the file that gets flashed onto the phone (nk.nbf)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] markm2:
it was an xda mini s....i tried loading WM6 & came unstuck.....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mocbimfull:
huhu

me too....!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
Hey!

I believe,as u have mentioned in ur earlier post that u have upgraded to ipl/spl 3.08,therefore all the official roms r not flashing.Well its not necessary to upgrade to ipl/spl 3.08 to go for wm6.All the experts & cooks in all their threads have mentioned to upgrade to ipl/spl 2.26 to have a stable/strong working plateform, so now I wud suggest u to plz try to flash Buttons's rom 1.05 and get back to ipl/spl 1.05 than onward upgrade to ipl/spl 2.26 by flashing t_mobile 2.26.

If u r able to get back to ipl/spl 1.05,than again use lokiwiz to confirm CID unlock,hope this works out. U can also use the latest WST tool by mestrini to check the status of ur wizzard as if its cid locked or unlocked.it can also be used to unlock cid,goodluck
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
I just want to add that you MUST stop at 2.xx bootloader when downgrading from 3.08 to 1.xx, otherwise you might end up with a 'locked' SPL in 3.08
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] cgigate:
you need donate the device ....
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] zabardast_1:
I just want to add that you MUST stop at 2.xx bootloader when downgrading from 3.08 to 1.xx, otherwise you might end up with a 'locked' SPL in 3.08

YUP!!

Thanks Mestrini :D

very wise & valuable advise

Btw, very valuable tool it is WST TOOL,made our lives soooo simple :D
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] mestrini:
Tx m8, that's why i made it ;) and i'm glad you like it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] funsack:
Just had the IMEI repaired on my Note 5, which worked. I'm using it on the at&t network. The person that did the repair put philz recovery if i remember correctly. The kernel & other info is the picture.

Even though the phone is working and i can make calls & most other basic tasks. It has some major glitches. Which are the following :

1) both soft keys next to the home button do not work at all

2) the sensor that detects if the phone is facing up or down seems to be reversed (when holding normally it thinks the bottom of the phone is the top and vise vs.)

3) S Pen is completely useless and not working or even detected by phone (Yes all settings are turned on for it)

Any suggestions on how to fix this and get it running smoothly on the AT&T network?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] ebusuhejbi:
Try recovery backup and flash any rom and kernel

---------- Post added at 12:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:30 PM ----------

Try recovery backup and flash Tek HD rom and everything working great. .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] dinesh147:
I changed my imei number from mtk mobile uncle tool and replaced with an new imei it was a success . The problem I have faced now is the old imei is being replaced some how is there any permanent imei fix method.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] funsack:
The guy that did the imei repair said to flash a different firmware using odin?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] ebusuhejbi:
You are rooted now and with custom recovery and kernel and you can flash a custom rom or any custom recovery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5] funsack:
Thanks for your replies you guys! I just ended up flashing the new firmware & redid the whole root process. Everything works great other than the random reboots .
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syka_PR:
Hi , i got a Galaxy Note 2 that i would like to Fix.

ive try'd difrents guides but no Luck at all plis need help with this ....

the phone can go to DownloadMode

Info: ODIN MODE

ProductName: SGH-I317M_NA_BMCEXYNOS4412

CustomBinaryDownload: No

CurrentBinary: Samsung Official

System Status: Custom

Knox Warranty Void: 0

RP SWREV: (blank)

i used Odin 1.85, 3.07, 3.09 & 3.10 & i have Samsung USB Drivers Installed

Odin will say cannot open serial com port or There is no PIT partition

IDK what Company it was been used for like ATT/Sprint/VRZ/etc

but i want it to work with CLARO PR .

file ive used on odin : I317MUMBMH2_I317MPCTBMH1_I317MUMBMH1_HOME.tar.md5
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Syka_PR:
Nadie me puede ayudar o qe??

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Looks like your phone uses an Exynos processor and is an i317m. How about trying the Canadian versions? I know that Canadian stock ROM will work on Claro s3.

The sgh-i317 is the ATT version.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 33:
I'm building aosp for YUreka plus..

But i stuck in this error..

Can anyone help me?

Log is here: http://hastebin.com/zawuqefuqu.vhdl