yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Y314K:
Not when you don't have a custom recovery like TWRP installed. If that was possible then folks that are on stock ROMS would be able to update before it's their devices turn in the new update queue.

When you first bootup your device. After the white Amazon logo but before the color Amazon logo. Do you see any reference to TWRP or some. Like a none Amazon splashscreen ?

I would call Amazon support again & ask them if there is a way to do a full Factory Reset from before it gets to the update page. I think there must be a way since it does probably have a stock recovery. Maybe a few Factory Resets will help with things. If you have access to a different internet network. You can try to get it to boot there. Maybe there is something on your current network causing a problem.

There are so many possible reasons for you problem that at this point you are just trying to get luckly & hope something works. Good Luck.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
no reference to TWRP. normal boot no sign of anything .

i did many times force factory reset by remote but after the boot same error hung on update screen .
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Y314K:
Previous owner must of borked the update or maybe turned off the Wifi setting some how. And since there is no ADB access there is no way to clear that. When the device stalls on update. See if your Router is still assigning an IP address for it. Then try to see if you can ADB to that IP address.

I would pester Amazon everyday to try to get some replacements. Probably your best bet.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] japgeisha:
it always connect to wifi or using ethernet but i have no way how to figure out which ip is connecting to .
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Y314K:
Your router or modem hybrid should have a way to log into & see a list of what is connected by device & IP.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cd2022:
Is your router set to restrict access by MAC ? Is your router DHCP disabled?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Babydoll21188:
Hello I have brought firesticks from a seller on Facebook and they are all stuck on the sorry can't find an update I have done the rest and unplug it so many times still nothing is there a way to bypass this I called Amazon and they said they wouldn't be able to do anything which sucks so is there a way to get past this or somehow update it so I can get them to work
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhostluv:
have you find any solution ?? not able to do nothing with this fire stick tv 2.. stuck on first setup with the update
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhostluv:
NEW INFO

Ok! I have buy a new sealed Fire TV stick 2 that was reported lost/stolen! No way to bypass the update screen after connecting to internet, the device is blocked by amazon. I find a way to go to settings and check ADB Debuging and Unknown Application.

I have installed Amazon remote on my smartphone, after connecting to internet and display the error can't update i have pair my phone with the stick and press SETTINGS on my application.

After i have connected with adb from my pc

installed Hijack V3 - https://xdaforums.com/amazon-fire/general/launcher-root-launcher-hijack-v2-t3561026 ;

disable bloatware https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/disable-bloatware-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-t3674629

installed https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/development/app-leanback-launcher-fire-tv-t3750451

my stick is alive :D
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gilok:
I have a similar problem. I have a Fire stick 1st generation (Montoya, apparently) that belonged to a relative who passed away. When I plug it in it lets me connect to wifi, but then it hangs for a really long time on "connecting to network" and eventually seems to time out and goes on to "checking for updates" where it stays forever (I left it overnight with no change).

The stick has Kodi installed I think, and I can connect to it with ADB but it isn't rooted and seems to have the default recovery. Pressing right and back will restart it, but it still goes through the same hanging process. I have no idea what software version it has now or what else might be installed. Is there something I can do with ADB to make this thing work?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goerti:
how do you access settings? I managed to pair my Fire TV gen2, but have no clue where "settings" is?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xhostluv:
in left corner in the app

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/D...0CIIVeuaL0iPsKT7Lv-XFxK0-GILhyS1sAq801tz=h310
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
I am also with no settings in the mobile app even though on previous firesticks that Amazon told me were blacklisted due to being reported lost or stolen I was still able to jump the "failed to update" screen using the mobile remote app. It just wont load the gear icon on this one stick. Anyone have a clue how thats possible?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] navigates:
I too can't find the settings icon in the left corner of the app. Can you please help
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brunoblatief84:
how to pass the firetvstick update after connecting to the WIFI

Disconnect the internet network connection from your wireless router...then add the firestick to your network ...wait 15 secs then plug back the internet cable to the wireless router ...it skips the update and goes to the amazon login screen,this happens as the internet comes in later after the update search.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronakp:
Hello xhostluv

I have the same problem. once yu get into settings, did you see Device > Developer options. ? I dont see this setting , and I guess I need that to enable ADB before I can proceed further.

Thanks for any reply
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
Try unplugging your device then after you plug it in let the device connect to your wifi but when its checking for updates hit the back button on your physical remote. Then pair up with fire tv remote app. Click the settings gear in left top area after it pairs then proceed to device-developer options. Sometimes the whole settings menu will be blank. No worries just hit down arrow once and right 7 times and select button...the device menu will come up and you should be able to see the developer options. This worked for me Ronakp. Good luck
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ronakp:
Adrian. Thanks for your reply. However the issue I have is that once I get into Settings > Device . Under Device I do not see the Developer options. I see the others , just the 'Developer options' itself is missing under Device.

This seems strange. I bought the FS brand new from someone in a sealed box. But cannot use at all at this stage.

Have Amazon removed the Developer Options from the software. Under About section, I see this FS has version Fire OS 5.2.6.2

Thanks.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
Ronakp can you send a screenshot please I am interested in how thia along with other things like settings gear missing for some devices but not all in remote app. I have been tinkering with blacklisted Amazon devices full time and I have not ever seen your issue. So when the device boots up what exactly happens? Is your amazon remote synced or amazon remote app? Im interested in your issue as it sounds isolated. Have you accessed the hidden developer menu? Sorry so many questions but I want to try to help you figure out this issue and I am a curious sorta newbie so thank you for your patients.?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samrtderek:
I am facing the same issue, there is no developer options in the settings.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thomascook:
You may try pressing input (center of the circle) and down (ring) for 5 seconds together, then hit the settings button on right of the home button. Eventually you will open the developer menu where you can enable advanced options and developer options
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samrtderek:
Even after that, there are no developer options in the settings. Nor I can access it via ADB
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Stetoffee83:
Hi

I have got past the settings screen but struggling to add anything to my firetv including hyjack launcher.

Those links confused me so I have managed to change ADB to on (found the hidden developer options as it's not on my screen)

Used apps to fire and used my ip address. But it just cuts out.

Can you help step by step I am a novice and have a lost/stolen firestick

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Hi

I have got past the settings screen but struggling to add anything to my firetv including hyjack launcher.

Those links confused me so I have managed to change ADB to on (found the hidden developer options as it's not on my screen)

Used apps to fire and used my ip address. But it just cuts out.

Can you help step by step I am a novice and have a lost/stolen firestick
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
Apps from unknown sources turned on ? If no switch it om or to yes. Make sure your phone is on same network as your firestick and in apps2fire go to setup screen. Search for firestick, when found make sure the ip address is the same as the one in the box by double clicking it then save ip address.

Hope that helps.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonikoxeris:
that method is not working for sure on the latest fire tv stick 4k... i tried every possible combination to make it work but nothing.

update!!!

actually is working. to have the menu for developer options you just have to press and hold from the remote control center and down buttons for 5 seconds and then release them and press the menu button and you are good to go.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h@sH:
I have enabled developer options that way but still no adb connection.

Any ideas?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
Fonykoxeris. Were you abe to get registered? Im stuck due to new firmware which wont allow adb debugging!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fonikoxeris:
i thought that that was the menu we were looking for. i found the developer options and i had to go to my work. so yes we need to find the options menu... not registered yet i'm sorry my mistake
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
No worries! I am a newbie so I am learning and have read every post in every forum regarding this issue and noone has been able to find a way. I have an idea on what might work, but have no idea how to implement it or of its even possible. So the only thing I can connect to the blacklisted 2nd gen firestick is the alexa remote and the firetv remote app since I am unable to enable adb. So we have established it is possible to jump past registration on the gen 2 firestick. Remote app uses com.amazon.storm.lightning to communicate with the firestick.

Would it be possible to write modify the remote app and write a task to run another apk or to run a command by remapping the remote. For example using tasker perhaps when you connected could you maybe hit the play button and that would set off designated task to install the alternative "settings apk" that has been posted on xda. Could you hide script, task, or apk in another modified apk and sneak in by having it mimic the trusted apk? Like I said I am a newbie abd all this might sound very dumb but I am fresh out of ideas. Can someone steer me in the right direction please.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chow11:
I got same issue "unable to update your fire tv stick".

I’ve been using Gen2 Stick for 2 years now. Last week I did software update on my perfectly working Stick. And then tried factory reset to erase all old apps and setup everything new (since I needed to clean it up). after a fresh reboot, I started getting the update hung-up screen. I tried for one whole day of several methods to fix it thinking it is some kind of technical issue and being an IT guy I can fix it. Apparently the fix was very easy. Don't think too hard. Just register the device on your amazon account and then do a reboot of your Stick (press center key & play key on remote). Stick starts fine as brand new and asks you to login to your account. Login, then you are all set!

This worked for me! Thought it's worth sharing!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h@sH:
How do you register the device on your amazon account?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
Sounds easy enough! Please advise how you registered your device if you can not get past update. Maybe I have been overthinking it, I am not aware of a process that allows you to register outside of the actual device. What tool did you use?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chow11:
You just have to login to your amazon account in browser, look for your registered devices. You can add the fire tv stick to the devices list which gets it registered. next, reboot Stick and connect to internet. It should resolve.

You have to use serial number or model number to register the device. Or easiest to do is chat with customer service and get it done.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
Thank you for your reply but unfortunately there is nowhere to register any amazon device from a browser! Well thats what amazon Csr told me and since I do not know the email address it was originally registered to they can not assist through customer service. I apologize Chow I thought you had found a way to register manually, but according to your last post I do not see a definite answer. Do you have a tool or possibly a link to a website where I would be able to enter my dsn and amazon info to add ton content and devicelist. Thank you in advance for your help!
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spider4500:
Can you help me with a blacklisted Fire Tv Cube please
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian806:
What firmware?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spider4500:
I don't know. How can I find it? It's a Fire TV Cube, I called customer support and they said that it is blacklisted. Thanks for the help.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] h@sH:
We are f#*^ed. No way will happen unless we can change serial from blacklisted.

I have many boxes this aint having it.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian575:
The only method that worked is using the fireremote app which unfortunately amazon fixed with new firmware. I am Honestly thinking its impossible at this point to register a blacklisted device with new firmware. Amazon covered all angles. Great work to Amazon security and now I am on to some other project. Goodluck and if there is any development on this issue please message as I would be honored to buy you a few cups of coffee.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Br!cked:
I just did it tho, like minutes ago:

https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/help/...brand-fire-t3752076/post78922130#post78922130
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adrian575:
What firmware were you able to do this on? I'm hooking mine up now to follow your instructions! I will report back soon.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bahia155:
someone solved the problem?

thanks
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bridgesblues:
Has anyone solved this problem yet? Just bought a firestick off of fb market place smh. Looked brand new, was in the box and everything sigh.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ogpog:
For the benefit of others coming here with the stuck on updating problem, I resolved my issue by installing the firetv app on my phone. It detected my stuck 1st gen firetv stick, allowing me to get passed the stuck point and to successfully continue my factory reset and updating process.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RRM223:
very nice xhostluv
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] catalin1906:
Hello guys, so I have an issue, I just bought a fire stick 4k from a guy i tried to set it up but I can't sign in, I talked to Amazon and after I gave them my fire stick product code they told me the fire stick was lost or stolen :( , can I do something with it? Can I install a new OS or android on it, or I can trow it to the trash ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eniorodriig:
It's been a headache for me, no matter which network or modem the 5Ghz either gets poor connection or disconnects. On the other hand i have no problems with 2.4Ghz :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] craftycarper1:
Same, had it on my last phone as well.......5Ghz is faster.......but problematic, need to be close to router for me..........2Ghz slower but stable connection.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jackdforme:
Not an excuse. Same here. My pixel xl was fine in the same spots.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] -Alan:
Same here
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] mrkoven:
Same 5ghz spotty
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eniorodriig:
I understand the fact that 5Ghz is not as stable as 2.4Ghz but it shouldn't be an issue at all. My S6 is connected to 5Ghz full strength and never cuts off at all, while on my S8 i get half the strength and keeps cutting off every other minute, it's ridiculous.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] @Class:
So not sure why people separate their 5Ghz and 2.4Ghz networks. I just set them to the same SSID and password and have no issues across any of my devices. Camps fine in 5 Ghz (*#0011#* -> Wifi info) switches to 2.4Ghz when I'm outside my house.

Asus RT-AC68U
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] themissionimpossible:
Please specify if you have problems with the Snapdragon or Exynos version.

Personally I have no 5GHz issues with the Exynos model.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spinkick:
YES! 5ghz, smart switch is off. Sorry to say, im glad its not just me. Snapdragon with linksys AC router

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Because without band steering, you are going to end up with more devices on the slower 2.4 band because it tends to be able to reach further.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eniorodriig:
I own the Exynos version, I've tried multiple networks and modems at different locations and my 5ghz is not stable at all. On my S6 everything's fine but the S8 either drops out or gets really poor reception. I'm exchanging the phone on the 28th so I'll check if this problem persists.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eniorodriig:
I wonder now if this is a fault with the device or software problem. I found some other posts here on XDA and specially on Reddit a lot of people complaining about this problem. Some other people have no problems but others do seem to have this issue. Iphone SE, Pixel and S6 here at home have full strength and no problems with 5ghz, on the other hand my S8 keeps choking or dropping out sometimes.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] xile6:
Never had good luck with 5ghz.

Got a new modem last year and tired it out with a few things i had. And while its a bit faster the signal just isnt there. You cant go as far as you can with the 2ghz. So i simply left it alone.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] spinkick:
I didnt have a problem with my s7 edge, so something is up. This chip seems to run faster when it does use it, so I'm wondering if the router is crashing it or its the device network stack blowing up.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] sebarkh:
Mine works perfect on 5Gb.

Exynos.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cpufrost:
Snapdragon here, no issues. Blazing speeds close to access points. Still getting over 400mbps on speedtest.net three rooms (30 meters) from an AP! That's great and about 2X better than my iPhone 7+.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jackdforme:
My issue is that the threshold where weak becomes inoperable is too sensitive. If I'm close to my Aruba IAP 315 then it's great as expected. I do use steering and client match. The issue is that I will spend more time on 2.4 than 5 because the device is not connecting as well in the same spots at my pixel did. S835 Verizon.

Aruba wave 2 ac and trust me it isn't this ap.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] CuzinBucksBx:
I've been using 5GHz with no problem.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] LimitsX:
I have problem with 5Ghz S8 signal strength is very weak. I get 1 to 2 bars. I have the same issue with S6, same issue with S4 lol. In the same room, same router, modem, time, Pixel XL had full bars on 5Ghz. 3T fluctuated from full bars to 3. With samsung devices, i barely get 5GHZ frequency unless im close to the router. I know my network setup is fine since my desktop usb adaptor works fine on 5Ghz, ipad air 2 works fine on 5ghz, pixel xl and 3T did too.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] henklbr:
No problems at all on 5GHz WiFi

Model: SM-G955F

Router: Linksys EA6500
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] MacTheRipperr:
I have the T-Mobile SD S8 plus and have no problems with my 5g Wi-Fi.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] the_scotsman:
Yes, I got mine today (Exynos), and 5GHz has poor reception. My S7E is right beside it and has perfect 5Ghz reception. the S8+ has far lower signal and actually drops out occasionally. This is most definitely a design flaw.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cpufrost:
Is everyone on the latest update?

My wifi was flakey out of the box.

Been solid after the update yesterday AM.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] AzWizzard:
My 5GHz has actually been very good. MUCH better than my Moto X Pure (that my S8+ replaced). My 5GHZ speeds are almost double on the S8+ compared to my Moto X Pure.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Bautinho88:
I've two 5ghz access points. One from router and one from WiFi repeater. It changes the access point nearly every ten minutes from one to the other.

With my two 2,4ghz points there isn't this problem
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] kppanic:
I'm the opposite. 5GHz on my previous S6 was always dropping out or connected but it'll say No Internet. On my S8+, it's been a constant connection, much, much faster than S6 on 5GHz. On Snapdragon variant.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] billydroid:
Do you have a exynos or Snapdragon? My is fine I have a Qualcomm device.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] ranmadu:
Samsung is release two updates this week, lets hope it fixes the wifi issue.

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Sams...i-Fi-patches-for-the-Galaxy-S8-and-S8_id93386
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Skippy38:
Try this....

Delete your WiFi point

Turn off WiFi

Turn off phone

Then delete the phone from cache in router if you can.

If not just unplug your router (check for update firstly

Leave off for 30 sec to a min

Turn on router touchnothing until router is on and give it 20sec after all lights are on

Do the same with phone after this. Let it settle for a min or 2 just you added a Rom or the like.

Turn on WiFi let it cycle all available points.

Then select your WiFi

Give it about 15 sec to reg in your system and router.

Then go to speed test and see if it helped

I have to do this from time to time as Xfinity gateway is stupid.

Hope it helps
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cantenna:
I dont have this problem with exynos, you guys habe snapdragon?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] eniorodriig:
I've actually got the Exynos, but since PhoneArena said Samsung is to release a patch this week that will fix the issue. So it seems like some people are struggling with this wifi thing but others are fine. Wierd.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] cantenna:
Good stuff!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] raw2000j:
i have no problems with my 5ghz on the netgear nighthawk router
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] dave30534:
I have had issues ever since we got our phones. My note 4 and ipads are flawless. From what I am reading it is 5ghz that is the problem. I have replaced my Xfinity router twice, still get the ! by wifi. The update seemed to help but the issue is back. Ideas? How do I disable 5GHZ?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] mark-in-dallas:
Snapdragon S8+, repeatedly disconnects from 5Ghz when less than 15 feet from router. Computer at same location that's connected to the same 5Ghz network shows very strong connection.