yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] azbest_hu:
Hey,

First enable adb debugging on your firetv by settings -> my fire tv -> developer options -> adb debugging: on

can you provides more details? What are the outputs of the commands?

adb connect ip-of-your-firetv

adb shell pm path com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv

adb shell dumpsys package com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom.firetv

My stick has the app as system app also, it is part of the firmware. If i try to uninstall the current 4.7.21 the embedded system app pops up with 4.7.19 version.

/system/priv-app/com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom

If I download and reinstall it

adb pull {result of the upper pm path command} {local-file}

adb install -r {local-file}

The second icon pops up on home screen. It is the same icon that i already had, but it has different preview image and details, like i showed in my old comment

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=78825416&postcount=49

I also did full factory reset on the stick and everything works the same after that, too.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] rasecma:
Hey, thank you for your reply

It kind did work, but I had to change my country (was using US) in the amazon account settings. Unfortunately, I lost Alexa, apparently the remote with Alexa doesn't work in Brazil.

When I changed the country, prime video wasnt there either, but after the adb steps it did showup. So, Alexa or Official Prime Video app (was using the nvidia one), kind sucks have to choose one or another. :(

Thanks again for your help
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] azbest_hu:
That is interesting. I have prime video only subsciption in Hungary. And my gen2 stick is from germany. When I bought it in germany, I was able to try it out with german content. But after that, in Hungary it did not play any amazon content because region limitations. I don't remember if i had any prime video app icons originally at all, or they just poped up later. It does not make much sense to have the western app (with the jack ryan preview) on the stick that has the content list integrated into the main menu.

I noticed the two prime video icons when I tried out a prime membership trial on amazon.de and that changed my location to germany temporary. For that time I was able to start videos from the main screen. Edit: an other guy also confirmed, he also get the icon when he tried amazon trial membership.

After i swithed it back to hungary on primevideo.com website, the app icons stayed. And this is the time when i noticed the secondary icon (with the playboy preview).

So, maybe amazon pushes different firmware to stick when an other regional user logs in. Anyways, it works for me, maybe after this region switch and back, you also will be able to trigger the secondary icon with Brazil region. Also maybe amazon handles stick differently in EU because of the local low about subscription roaming.

Also my stick maybe thinks i have to be in US region, because when I try to set address in the settings on the stick, it wants to have us zip code. So I don't really understand how amazon handles reginons. Amazon.com preferences shows my region as Hungary.

Oh, and Alexa is also working with my device. If I press the mic button it listens for english speaking.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] wimpie007:
pulling the apk and reinstalling it worked for me!

The prime-video app is now back. (disappeared just yesterday, i did not change anything. User in Belgium, amazon-prime Netherlands abo)

Thanks!!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] flokic:
Can anyone confirm if the latest version, or any version of this app is able to reproduce 4K? When installed on a Stick 4K or Cube?

Thank you.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] oavald:
I own several Fire TV Sticks (Gen 2, codename tank), and they've worked great with Kodi and a few other apps. But I live in a country they're not meant for. In my country, I should be using the Fire TV Stick (Basic Edition, codename dozer), but Amazon in it's infinite wisdom doesn't ship dozers to my country.

According to the device spec pages I've linked above, the hardware on the tank and dozer models are "largely the same", but the user interfaces are different. Also, the tanks run a Prime Video app that doesn't work in my country, and they disable the Prime Video app that does work. I've succeeded in unlocking and installing TWRP on one of the tanks, so, if anyone has the stock ROM for the Fire TV Stick (Basic Edition, dozer), I'm willing to flash it on the tank to see if it turns into a dozer.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Trompipan:
Can you upload again, please? In my case I have a firetv that I bought on Amazon USA but I live in Argentina, so I cannot use my Prime Video account. I managed to use it on Amazon Silk browser. Works fine but it would be perfect to have the app.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] CaioTheBrain:
You can get it from Aptoide TV.

https://prime-video-android-tv.br.aptoide.com/app

Most recent version is 5.2.6 but apparently the most stable is 4.14.3.

Greetings from Brazil

Saludos desde Brasil

Saudações do Brasil
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Trompipan:
Thanks!
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Trompipan:
Thanks again! Downloaded Aptoide TV on my Fire TV and works excellent!

Greetings from Argentina!

:highfive::highfive::highfive::highfive:
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] CaioTheBrain:
Which version are you using, 5.2.6 or 4.14.3?

Is you Fire TV Stick 4K or 1080p?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] fainova:
So I have a Fire Stick and bought it in the end of last year. I have a subscription of HBO Portugal but can’t seem to get it for my stick. Also would love to add my local isp to the stick. How can I do that? And add google playstore for Android tv?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] wannie1986:
Hi all, thanks for your support. Ive had no problems getting various versions of the app to sideload on my fire tv and can browse the app but I get an error whenever I try to play a video. Anybody any ideas? Any help greatly appreciated.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] azbest_hu:
Few months ago the official preinstalled prime video app got profile support on both 4k and gen2 stick. That app works fine in secondary countries also. At least in Europe. So no more side loading needed for us.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] wannie1986:
Ah thats good to hear. Mines not really a country issue. My amazon account linked to my firestick isnt prime so was hoping to sideload the app to use a family members prime video. Everything worked until I get the something went wrong error when I click play on a video. Very frustrating.
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] Victorbarros28:
Hello, would you have a working link to download the 'Amazon-Video-FireTV-4.1.121.apk' ?
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] rainman74:
I don't know what you want with this really ancient version, but here you go ;-)
[Fire TV Themes and Apps] mic1986:
Is it still possible to run Prime Video app designed for Android TV beside native Prime video app preinstalled on FireTV stick?
[General Questions and Answers] LoNeLyMaDnSs:
Is there any way we can use wake on lan, nfc tag and an android phone with tasker to boot and unlock a PC. I've figured out using the tag to boot the pc, but I can't figure out a way to unlock my pc.

What I basically want is me keep my phone over a nfc tag which will result in my pc booting and unlocking itself.Kind of like a key.
[General Questions and Answers] LoNeLyMaDnSs:
Bump
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cms062407:
I just got a "really blue" pixel XL today and I seem to have the problem that so many people are facing, I can not unlock my bootloader :(

The guy I bought it from said it was the google version, but not 100% sure if it is or not, and not sure how to distinguish if it is or not.

Anyway, to my question, the main reason I bought the phone was to try out Android P, but it seems I can not install it, since my bootloader is lock, correct? and I would assume there is no workaround for this, either?

Thanks!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] matt99017d:
I could be mistaken, but I think if it's stock software you should be able to flash the file provided by Google.... On a locked bootloader.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tember1214:
If it is Verizon version you can still get Android P on it by side loading the OTA. You just need adb/fastboot on your computer. Very simple process. I am running Android P on my Verizon pixel with locked bootloader now.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cms062407:
how are you installing it without any issues?

I am running the basic commands

adb reboot recovery

adb sideload <filename.zip>

and it keeps erroring out on me., it says

E: Signature verification failed

E: error: 21

Am I missing something?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tember1214:
Are you following these steps? I had no issue. Had the same error you had the first time because of bad download
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cms062407:
Yep, I am doing those exact instructions.

I have even re-downloaded the OTA file a few times.

Did you do anything with the actual 1.3GB file or just flash it as it is? Did you rename it, by chance?

It may be some sort of device driver issue, but I also think it may not be, since my device is being recognized just fine within adb commands..
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cms062407:
Dup post.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tember1214:
I renamed it to ota.zip but the shouldn't matter

---------- Post added at 10:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:36 PM ----------

Your sure your downloading the ota file and not the factory image ?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cms062407:
ohhhhh, that is more than likely it! I didn't see "OTA " files before..but i just googled it, and I see they are different file names...downloaded the OTA now, and about to try to install.

before, I just googled "android p pixel xl" and it brought me to this page... https://developer.android.com/preview/download.html

but the OTA downloads are on a totally different page at https://developer.android.com/preview/download-ota.html
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] cms062407:
well, hell...looky there....it is now installing just fine! can't wait to see what P is about, now!

Thanks for the help with making sure I was downloading the OTA file....What are those factory images for then, if you can't install them with ADB commands?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tember1214:
You can't with a locked bootloader haha. Glad you finally got it working

---------- Post added at 11:39 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:31 PM ----------

Enjoy!!
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mswlogo:
Do you know if you can side load back to an older version or can you only go forward since they are OTA "updates".
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mswlogo:
Tried side loading old version and no go.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] Jazznax:
Don't think so on a locked bootloader. Are there any issues in particular with P?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] mike.s:
Factory images are installed differently. I don't know if they'll install on a VZW device, I'd think they should because they're "official."
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] tember1214:
They will not install on Verizon device without unlocked bootloader.

---------- Post added at 04:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:36 PM ----------

Been using Android P since it came out. It's my daily driver. Works great. Only thing is now my Samsung gear watch won't work because the app isn't updated for new version of Android.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] joedeuce:
If you're already on April security update you'll have to wait for the next preview build since preview 1 has an older timestamp than April patch.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jonnythan:
Oh that's annoying. Any idea when that might be/how often they typically release updated builds?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] selw0nk:
How do you unlock it then?
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] jonnythan:
That's cool and all but personally I'd rather just wait for a new build of P.
[Google Pixel Questions & Answers] joedeuce:
Developer Preview 2 (also known as beta) should come out around the time of Google I/O which is next week I believe.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] barry_:
Hi

I'm thinking of buying this phone and I'm wondering about the ease with which I can Root this phone?

Any help out there?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] dkk6:
Hello, I am interested in installing custom recovery (twrp) and rooting with SuperSu. I have my hands around one XA2 Ultra, but so far I can't find anything on the web. If anyone has the solutions, please inform! Thanks.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] TheLoonyRebel:
https://developer.sony.com/develop/open-devices/

Sony has their own site for bootloader unlocking. They also have a tool for flashing as well via PC. I imagine TWRP could easily be built for the XA2 Ultra as well if need to be.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
This may work for you guys root idea

) Download this APK, copy to your phone, and install.

B) From your system image, uncompress and find the boot.img and copy to your SD Card.

C) Open MagiskManager and Press Install > Install > Patch Boot Image File, and select your stock boot image file (boot.img)

D) Magisk Manager will now download a file and patch your boot image, and store it in [Internal Storage]/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img

E) Copy the patched boot image to your PC. If you can't find it via MTP, you can pull the file with ADB: adb pull /sdcard/MagiskManager/patched_boot.img

F) adb reboot bootloader

G) fastboot flash boot patched_boot.img

H) Press the Power button to "Start"
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] tokoam:
understand the process but having a hard time getting boot.img file from adb shell ,also cant locate sony firmware to just extract it from there and patch .
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mingkee:
Did you try Flashtool?

You can unpack full ROM
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
Guys make sure bootloader is unlocked this root has worked.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] YaKillaCJ:
I'll test it when I get a chance. If something goes wrong, is it an easy reset back to default with Sony phones? Another is will I keep Android Pay? Not that it matters that much, root over everything.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
As long that your bootloader is unlocked you should be good.

Ardroid pay should be oka threw this.

Be careful don't delete anything you may need.

This should hold you until you get twrp.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
Once some one got root install this and he will build you twrp.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/e5d1ojafoefcgbw/app-release-1.apk
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] woodykill:
ummm sorry it is just me or in step (A) you said "donwload this apk" but where is it?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
It is magisk manager.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] bloodclot:
The official Sony AOSP build instructions will ultimately output boot.img for one of the steps so it can be flashed via fastboot. I'm thinking it can be patched via magisk first, then fastboot flashed.

Question for anyone that has more experience, would the boot.img made via the AOSP build work on other XA2 ultra model numbers or stock XA2 ultra?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
That is good question I had a xa ultra we could not use other boot.IMG.

For know just get your booting any way you can.

I plan to get this phone but not for a couple months.

Make sure that it yours.

Download your build from the sight and extract that boot.img.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/05tgjpat05vs1sy/Magisk_Manager-com.topjohnwu.magisk-91-v5.5.5.apk
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] srdjanLeo:
Will unlocking bootloader delete DRM and other Sony features as it used to with previous devices?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
Yes DRM.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] tombassi:
I never cared about DRM, just waiting for twrp and proper root:p
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
You will have a very long wait I gave you a way to root this phone and a way to get twrp on your phone.

Magisk is a proper root.

I am updating this process to make it simple.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
Rooting guide

1.unlock your bootloader sonys unlock program.

2.download magiskmanager apk.

3.you will need your boot.img.

4.install magisk.

5. Open magisk choose to patch boot.img.

6.magisk will now patch your boot.img.

7.copy your patch.boot.img to pc.

8. Rename patch.boot.img to boot.img.

9. Make sure adb is installed.

10 fastboot fash boot.img.

At the bottom I showed how I flashed this img on a picture.

11.I will show you guy how I flash this boot.img.

I will give all you will need to do this.

I unroot my phone tested again and work great.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/9gxfrob1d3idric/minimal_adb_fastboot_v1.4_setup.exe

https://www.mediafire.com/file/05tgjpat05vs1sy/Magisk_Manager-com.topjohnwu.magisk-91-v5.5.5.apk

https://www.mediafire.com/file/zv1swr0n3d4v7lj/Magisk-uninstaller-20180113.zip

I will give a twrp builder apk once installed this person can make twrp for you.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/e5d1ojafoefcgbw/app-release-1.apk

Adaway link

https://www.mediafire.com/file/0c9ql8dt4karkgo/adaway3_2.apk

https://www.mediafire.com/file/81gyidubanvar83/AdAway_systemless_hosts_v2.zip

If you have questions just ask or pm me.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] tokoam:
Where can i obtain my boot.img file ? Link ? i cant find offical firmware anywhere
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] srdjanLeo:
I can't see any difference. Photos are great as before unlocking bt and rooting. So if that's the only think keeping you from rooting, you're good to go. :)
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
on older devices the DRM fix is needed however on this device the camera works the same without the DRM keys
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] Trikk-e:
Thanks a lot for your answers guys. That sounds great and it's one of the most important reason I haven't broken BL. The other reason is the warranty, my cell (H3113) is brand new and I want to see that everything is OK before rooting.

For example, first days I noticed some problems with WiFi, I realized that it switched on by it's own or just the opposite, I tried to turn it on but it didn't, I had to restart. I'm going to check it for a while, just in case.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
This might not be the problem but do you have WiFi scanning on? Long-press WiFi or choose Settings / Network & Internet / Wi-Fi, click the link for "scanning settings" and make sure Wi-Fi scanning is turned off. I also keep Bluetooth scanning off.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] Trikk-e:
WiFi scanning was switched on, now it's off, thanks mate. Anyway, I feel like sometimes wi-fi turns on by itself, maybe I accidentally press the toggle or maybe my memory is failing :confused:

I'll wait a little more for rooting. Thanks.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mediavieja:
does anyone knows how to relock the bootloader on this phone?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
You could try Androxyde Flashtool maybe
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] srdjanLeo:
Flashtool can't lock it. I'm interested in relocking too.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] raver445:
Is there any rooting available for the American version of the xa2 ultra?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
Yeah just fastboot the twrp.img and flash magisk and you're rooted
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] kamyk70:
Gents,

Does anyone have working TWRP image for H4213?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] qhuinzy_09:
Hi mates do this method is still working in the latest Firmware 50.1.A.10.40

Thanks in advance mate !:)
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] noob_coder:
Which APK and where is it ???????? I have unlocked my bootloader and it is running OREO 8.0.0 Build 50.1.A.10.40. Which APK???
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] m40161000:
You can try my way，it fxxking take me long time.

1.after unlocked bootloader,install magisk-manager.

2.use flashtool flas->fastboot mode->select kernal to hotboot->select twrp recovery img you should in twrp recovery mode now.

3.in twrp recovery choose bakeup>bakeup your boot->place it in the sd card->reboot your device

4.link to the PC or use filemanger change your backup's name to boot.img,you should see it under twrp folder

5.open magisk-manager APP and install magisk

It's work fine on my H4233,DO NOT ASK ME FOR ANY TROUBLE, I DONE WITH THIS FXXKING BULLXXXT.

I can't post any URL now,you just google it
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] bbdor18:
Root

I researched for about 2 days and so many fails. But finally figured out! My phone is a Xperia xa2 ultra t-mobile. 1. Download recovery img. And zip. Magisk installer zip. I transfer the two zip file to my phone. 2. boot your phone in fasboot mode. This is the command I used, "fasboot boot recovery. Img" It booted in to recovery right away!

I flashed twrp and then magisk boot A and bamm! I hope it helps.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] Shawnki91:
Working Method

Hi all,

Can confirm the method mentioned here: https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Android-development/Tutorial-How-To-Root-Xperia-XA2/td-p/1314028

Is working on H3223 with January Security Patch update.

Did not need any specialized drivers. Just the universal Google ADB/Fastboot drivers. Using Windows 10 pro, so your mileage may vary.

Magisk, TWRP and Substratum all working well.

Any recommendations for an app to uninstall some of the bloatware?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Titanium Backup is my go-to for disabling or uninstalling bloat. I usually just freeze the apps in TB.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] icutzo:
I can also confirm that this is working on H3223 from Videotron in Canada.:good:
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] TheLoonyRebel:
Has anyone worked on getting root working on the recently released Pie update on the H3223? I'm assuming it's the typical install TWRP via fastboot then flash Magisk within TWRP?
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] roirraW "edor" ehT:
Haven't tried yet here. I didn't even realize it was out - I think I checked for updates using Xperifirm just a week ago. :) I don't know when I'll get a chance to try it.

Thanks for making me aware that it was out.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] serajr:
Great... exactly I was thinking about to do(once we don't have twrp yet)!

But drm keys does matter (at least for me), due sony image enhancement, camera algorithms (green pic?), warranty (maybe not), etc.

What about the service menu (Service tests > Security) after BL unclocking? Could you please share a screenshot (hide the imei number)?

Thanks in advance!
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
SWEET! I'm downloading it as I type this. It's Sony's equivalent of what odin is on Samsung devices? :D
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
here is my dilemma:
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
Have you installed USB drivers and adb?

I will post those driver in a flew minutes.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/saosmvvsyouwje2/latest_usb_driver_windows-1.zip

I have found all four ftf files they are on xperia firm.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
Yes I have. Using the latest Sony XZ premium drivers, I was able to get into ADB. I used Xperifirm to get the firmware, however when attempting to compile a boot.img with Sony Mobile Flasher, there isn't a device listed for the XA2, and to fill the device field when compiling, it has to be selected apparently.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
I'm in the same boat trying trying to repack boot.img..

This phone is very new.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] li0nh3art3d:
so how can we get the stock boot.img file? I'm confused
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
Well I'm going to make some request twrp on this.
[Sony XA2 Ultra Questions & Answers] mchlbenner:
This pfr creator it can create a flash able zip.

I use to get boot.imgs off this.

I don't know if it will work on this device.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/09v05x6kqdsa6re/PRFCreator_v0.7z