Amazon has updated their Fire TV Source Code page with a new software package: version 51.1.3.0_user_513011520
I haven't heard of anyone receiving this version in an OTA update yet, but I figured I'd let everyone know to keep an eye out and get the discussion going for the inevitable rollout.
Anyone already stuck without root would probably get that update since they are stuck.
They have no choice anyway unless they still use one of blocking methods.
We might need at least one person to stay on the first unrootable version in case rbox or anyone else could find a new exploit or something.
I wonder,what has changed in this new update anyway?
Edit:Amazon,listen to the users of Fire TV and add support for USB Media Storage.
It probably had a negative effect on sales,especially since the blocked root access which was the only way they could access USB media storage using stickmount.
retroben said:
Anyone already stuck without root would probably get that update since they are stuck.
They have no choice anyway unless they still use one of blocking methods.
We might need at least one person to stay on the first unrootable version in case rbox or anyone else could find a new exploit or something.
I wonder,what has changed in this new update anyway?
Edit:Amazon,listen to the users of Fire TV and add support for USB Media Storage.
It probably had a negative effect on sales,especially since the blocked root access which was the only way they could access USB media storage using stickmount.
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so native enabled usb storage with the update? we need to get that aspect without updating for us rooted users. im kinda tired of the stick mount method. it would be nice to not need it
So this tarball is smaller than the previous, but I can see no difference in it. Quite strange...
retroben said:
Edit:Amazon,listen to the users of Fire TV and add support for USB Media Storage.
It probably had a negative effect on sales,especially since the blocked root access which was the only way they could access USB media storage using stickmount.
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I don't think there was any doubt they would eventually add it. Ouya did the same thing. Originally yhey said it was over security concerns they needed to work out.
lost my root...Help Geohot!!!
Damn it!!! I just lost my root. I totally forgot to disable auto update on my Fire TV cuz was enjoying it all customized to my liking. Totally forgot to hack auto update feature. This sucks!!! :crying: It just happend about 10 min ago. Came back to tv and saw that amazon home screen was on screensaver. Knew that I had left Fire TV on xbmc. Went right to settings to see if box had been updated, and sure enough it was 51.1.3.0_user_513011520. So bummned out ritht now. I have another box that is disabled for auto updates, but this one is back to stock features. XBMC still works, just all root access apps are no longer working. Have to wait for root access to arrive again...Help Geohot!!! We need you!!! Yeah...this sucks.
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Damn it!!! I just lost my root. I totally forgot to disable auto update on my Fire TV cuz was enjoying it all customized to my liking. Totally forgot to hack auto update feature. This sucks!!! :crying: It just happend about 10 min ago. Came back to tv and saw that amazon home screen was on screensaver. Knew that I had left Fire TV on xbmc. Went right to settings to see if box had been updated, and sure enough it was 51.1.3.0_user_513011520. So bummned out ritht now. I have another box that is disabled for auto updates, but this one is back to stock features. XBMC still works, just all root access apps are no longer working. Have to wait for root access to arrive again...Help Geohot!!! We need you!!! Yeah...this sucks.
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And I'm assuming you actually tried all the root methods and didn't just assume it wasn't going to work? I know the reports were that 51.1.2.0 didn't allow root, but unless they are lying about their source dump, I see no evidence that they patched the kernel vulnerability.
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And I'm assuming you actually tried all the root methods and didn't just assume it wasn't going to work? I know the reports were that 51.1.2.0 didn't allow root, but unless they are lying about their source dump, I see no evidence that they patched the kernel vulnerability.
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What other root method might you be talking about. All I know of is towelroot by geohot. Am i wrong about this being the only root method. I sure hope I'm wrong.
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What other root method might you be talking about. All I know of is towelroot by geohot. Am i wrong about this being the only root method. I sure hope I'm wrong.
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I remember people talking about different versions of it.
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I remember people talking about different versions of it.
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I've read that v2 of towelroot does not work on the Fire TV. I personally have not tried v2. I've used both v1 and v3 of towelroot successfully root on 51.1.1.0_user_511070220 and older.
One of my Fire TV's just got the update notification. Unfortunately it's my primary device, so I blocked the update. I'll be trying to get the update on a Fire TV that I don't mind losing root on. WIll report back shortly.
The download URL for the version 51.1.3.0_user_513011520 update is: http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...ueller-ota-51.1.3.0_user_513011520-signed.bin
Just a bit of clarification as the first mention of USB wasn't clear to me the later posts assumed USB is enabled in this version. Can anyone actually confirm that they have a USB drive working on this latest firmware version?
I just checked for updates and my FireTV is still on 51.1.1.0_user_511070220 with no new updates found. It never updated to the 51.1.2.0 version, was never rooted, updates are not blocked, at least not intentionally.
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I've read that v2 of towelroot does not work on the Fire TV. I personally have not tried v2. I've used both v1 and v3 of towelroot successfully root on 51.1.1.0_user_511070220 and older.
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When you say older, do you mean older as in update 51.1.2.0_user_512073320. Cuz update 51.1.3.0_user_513011520 is not able to root with towelroot v3. Wishful thinking on my part thinking it will work.
I have rooted 3 Fire TV's. All 3 came with software 51.1.0_user_510047320 and I updated all to 51.1.2.0_user_512073320. I rooted all with towelroot v3. Towelroot v3 no longer worked after update 51.1.3.0_user_513011520. That's the first thing I tested after auto update happened. Towelroot v3 state's "This phone isn't currently supported". So no "rain" for me I'll try to find v1 or v2 of towelroot and see what happens.
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Well that was quick...and painful. Towelroot v1, v2, and v3 are now confirmed by me, to not be able to root Amazon Fire TV.
O'well, I tried.
v1 just halts but was able to press back button and get out. v2 and v3 both say "This phone isn't currently supported". Good thing I have a spare Fire TV
In all honesty, as long as XBMC still runs on Amazon Fire TV, this shouldn't be such a total loss.
But when you get your settings and your customization just right, and then its all gone, it really hurts...a lot. :laugh:
Just got to wait now till further updates on root for this last Fire TV update.
Just a FYI. My first 2 Fire Tv's came from Amazon. 3rd one was from Best Buy. All came with Amazon's 1st firmware put out for this box 51.1.0_user_510047320.
I was expecting latest update when ordered from Amazon for sure. That was weird.
Heads up Everyone. Don't forget to disable OTA update for Amazon Fire TV so you can keep Root Access.
Silly me forgot to follow this big rule.:silly:
I was able to manually install v51.1.3.0_user_513011520 onto a rooted Fire TV that had not received this update.
I can confirm that towelroot v1, v2, and v3 all CAN NOT root the Fire TV running v51.1.3.0_user_513011520. Towelroot v3 reports that the 'phone' is not compatible, while v1 and v2 just sit there frozen when you press "make it rain".
I'm currently going through to determine what has changed with this new update. Please list anything you'd like me to check.
Thanks for checking into this update.
AFTV news:
Please check if the USB port is active and allows access to external storage from XBMC. I don't care if I can root as long as it supports external USB storage... 4TB hopefully
alexb101 said:
Please check if the USB port is active and allows access to external storage from XBMC. I don't care if I can root as long as it supports external USB storage... 4TB hopefully
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I don't know why everyone thinks out of no where Amazon would add USB support...
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Preliminary examination shows that the main bootloader hasn't changed, but the sbl1/2/3 and the rpm images have changed. The image was built on September 5th. It looks like they added german to the recovery. Not sure how it decides german vs english, probably means there is a difference between the english and german versions.
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AFTV news:
Please check if the USB port is active and allows access to external storage from XBMC. I don't care if I can root as long as it supports external USB storage... 4TB hopefully
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That's a big NO. XBMC does not detect any external storage. I don't think Amazon will give end users this feature.
Only root access will allow this. Hoped might just work, but only way this would work is with root access.
Wishful thinking Amazon will add this feature.
A "no go" for external storage on latest update 51.1.3.0_user_513011520.
Hate being the one know this first hand.
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I don't know why everyone thinks out of no where Amazon would add USB support...
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Preliminary examination shows that the main bootloader hasn't changed, but the sbl1/2/3 and the rpm images have changed. The image was built on September 5th. It looks like they added german to the recovery. Not sure how it decides german vs english, probably means there is a difference between the english and german versions.
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Damn, it looks like the german Fire TV will be shipped with the unrootable firmware
Hope we can find a way to get it rooted soon.
Is sideloading still working with this firmware? Without XBMC, this box would be useless for most people.
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Damn, it looks like the german Fire TV will be shipped with the unrootable firmware
Hope we can find a way to get it rooted soon.
Is sideloading still working with this firmware? Without XBMC, this box would be useless for most people.
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you dont need root to install xbmc. just sideload the app
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The other day I installed the MO0205-TS update (THREAD LINK). Everything went fine and afterwards I used the towel root to restore root access. Earlier today I loaded up the new ouya app to see if it was working, and its up and running. The weird thing is that it asked for root, I decided to deny it until I figure out why and to see if it would work without it. I will be honest, I am not sure how the ouya guys feel about users having root. I would really like an explanation for this.
It installed everything and I was able to setup an account and access some games with no problems. The way it works I would compare it to the amazon app store + a launcher. All the Ouya games I downloaded show up in the normal launcher and run no problems so far. When I look through the release notes, it indcates to me that not every ouya game can be installed to the mojo.
towelroot v3 doesn't work in my mojo. It blocks my mojo. How did you do it?
Elnef said:
towelroot v3 doesn't work in my mojo. It blocks my mojo. How did you do it?
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Initially I had root before the latest update. After the update I lost root, however I still had the supersu app installed. What I did was i installed towel root v1. Now google services will try to prevent the side load by saying something like "This app is not safe, It will compromise security" or "its not secure, don't do it". Just tell it to install anyways. Load up the towel root app and follow the instructions. It will automatically reboot the mojo and then it will be done.
I had root and superSU too.
Could you give me a Towelroot V1 link? Because V3 doesn´t work.
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I had root and superSU too.
Could you give me a Towelroot V1 link? Because V3 doesn´t work.
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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3477448/tr1.apk
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https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/3477448/tr1.apk
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Any chance you can repost or point to another active link? The Towelroot.com website has version 3 (which doesn't work on the M.O.J.O.)
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Any chance you can repost or point to another active link? The Towelroot.com website has version 3 (which doesn't work on the M.O.J.O.)
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I found version one on a Chinese website (orsoon.com) and thanks to Google Translate was able to download and install it. Once you've installed it it's a one click operation so you don't need to know Chinese to get it to work. Failing with version 3 helped with the Chinese interface though, otherwise I would have been all
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I found version one on a Chinese website (orsoon.com) and thanks to Google Translate was able to download and install it. Once you've installed it it's a one click operation so you don't need to know Chinese to get it to work. Failing with version 3 helped with the Chinese interface though, otherwise I would have been all
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you just did one of the possibly worst things you could do. towelroot.com is run by geohot and has an apk that has been reviewed by many security folks, some random chinese repacking could come with malware and do unknown things to your device.
shabbypenguin said:
you just did one of the possibly worst things you could do. towelroot.com is run by geohot and has an apk that has been reviewed by many security folks, some random chinese repacking could come with malware and do unknown things to your device.
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I still have the original Towelroot v1, rooted my verizon s5 when it first came out. used it to root my madcatz mojo. newest version of towelroot (v3) doesnt work.
https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/towelroot/tr1.apk
Root One Click
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mad...ojo-towelroot-one-click-t2799712/post53784258
shabbypenguin said:
you just did one of the possibly worst things you could do. towelroot.com is run by geohot and has an apk that has been reviewed by many security folks, some random chinese repacking could come with malware and do unknown things to your device.
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You're right. My mojo doesn't have any personal data on it though, and I did sniff around the site before pulling it down. I am a noobie though and new here so I should have been a little more careful about what I posted. I'll be watching my device extra hard now to see if it does anything funny.
Any reason Ouya asks for Superuser? I've blocked it, and didn't plan to use it anyway.
mejdam said:
I still have the original Towelroot v1, rooted my verizon s5 when it first came out. used it to root my madcatz mojo. newest version of towelroot (v3) doesnt work.
https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/towelroot/tr1.apk
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This worked in my MOJO.
Thank you very much.
Welcome back fullscreen!!
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The hell, that has never happened to me before. I guess I should of put it in a zip.
hmm ouya everywere without towerfall ?
hmm anyone knows why there is no towerfall in ouya store
If you head to Settings > Controllers > Remote you may have an update waiting to be installed.
I'm unsure if the various update blocking methods also block this remote firmware, but it might be a good idea to take down the blocks and let this remote firmware through while it's safe to do so.
Good to know. No update for mine, but the amazon urls are blocked at router level for my device.
Thanks for alerting us. But do you know what the update changes?
Edit: ok i read your blog and there you say we will probably never know what the update changes.
The update is an apk file?
Is there any way to capture an install it with updates blocked? I have it blocked and the update doesn't pop-up.
Thanks!
I allowed this update - now my mouse button won't click on FTV Home screen
but work in other apps like XBMC and firefox.
I don't know if it's due to the update or me changing something in Language and Input settings.
I cleared data for setting.apk but still not working.
Anyone else having similar issues after this update?
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Maybe this is normal ? ? IDK
the controller update may have been downloaded before I did the "pm disable com.amazon.dcp" when I updated the OS last week. but....... "pm enable com.amazon.dcp" was not required to take this controller update.
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rp201 said:
the controller update may have been downloaded before I did the "pm disable com.amazon.dcp" when I updated the OS last week. but....... "pm enable com.amazon.dcp" was not required to take this controller update.
fyi
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Thanks, still waiting for my remote to get the update!
I hope this fixes the bug in MC4 where you can not get by quicktime events using a Ouya controller. :-/
It simply ignores the right stick everytime there's such an event which is pretty early in the game.
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I hope this fixes the bug in MC4 where you can not get by quicktime events using a Ouya controller. :-/
It simply ignores the right stick everytime there's such an event which is pretty early in the game.
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This is an update to the firmware in the Amazon Remote. If you aren't using the Amazon Remote it doesn't change anything.
I have the updates blocked by "pm disable..." and the update didn't pop-up. Anyone with 51.1.0.2 received the update or maybe only with latest firmware (52.1.1.0) can receive the update?
Thanks
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I have the updates blocked by "pm disable..." and the update didn't pop-up. Anyone with 51.1.0.2 received the update or maybe only with latest firmware (52.1.1.0) can receive the update?
Thanks
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I have the updates blocked and I'm on 52.1.1.0. The update came through just fine on both my boxes.
seems like this remote update is for the new amazon firmware and not 51.1.0.2, has anyone gotten a notice to update the remote firmware and is running 51.1.0.2?
I'm on 51.1.0.2 and don't get it
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I'm on 51.1.0.2 and don't get it
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Same. No update for me either, not updating as I prefer the old UI.
I'm on 51.1.2.0 but my remote is still on revision 349. Seems everyone else is on 351 and above. I'm going to clear some caches and reboot to see if I can force it through
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I'm on 51.1.2.0 but my remote is still on revision 349. Seems everyone else is on 351 and above. I'm going to clear some caches and reboot to see if I can force it through
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The voice remote is starting to get v352 now, but I suspect that the latest software update (51.1.2.0_user_512073320) is a prerequisit for v352 since it seems that the new update breaks voice search on v351.
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The voice remote is starting to get v352 now, but I suspect that the latest software update (51.1.2.0_user_512073320) is a prerequisit for v352 since it seems that the new update breaks voice search on v351.
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I see. I believe that's my firmware version. I received the update on the 15th that broke root, Unless those sneaky Amazonians sent another one out. Sorry for OT but did you catch wind of anyone successfully downgrading?
EDIT: Okay, major derp moment on my part. I was looking for the remote updates under System>About.
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I see. I believe that's my firmware version. I received the update on the 15th that broke root, Unless those sneaky Amazonians sent another one out. Sorry for OT but did you catch wind of anyone successfully downgrading?
EDIT: Okay, major derp moment on my part. I was looking for the remote updates under System>About.
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Don't feel bad. I think the way their handling remote updates is very unintuitive. There doesn't seem to be a notification for the remote firmware, so it just sits there in a menu you never visit.
The problem with the current downgrade method is that it requires root access. So if you're on the newest unrootable update, there is no way to downgrade since you can't get root.
Does anyone know if the update for the remote is stored on the AFTV.?
I have just purchased another AFTV I upgraded to the latest software 51.1.1
That allows root... I then locked down my router, and prevented OTA updates within the device as well. So my question is how do I get my remote updated to 351 or 352?
My other AFTV Updated my other remote to 351, if I pair my new remote a v349 would it update it to 351? Is the updated still on the AFTV, in case someone might buy an additional remote and all the remotes would get updated, that are paired to that device?
I know..... Why don't I jus try it and see? Good question.
While the crowd, waits.....
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I just updated from 349 ---> 351. All I did was pair the remote w/349 to my other AFTV device - that had previously updated a remote to 351! So the 351 software is located on the device somewhere.
Now I did the difficult part prove that it is possible. Now someone with the REAL brains has to find out where that file is hiding, so we can sideload it - to be able to control the updates of the remote.
As this is going to be a problem going forward; because you need to keep things locked down to prevent from losing root. I assume we may like to have what ever neat features are added to the remote - (as long as they work with older firmware) !
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Does anyone know if the update for the remote is stored on the AFTV.?
I have just purchased another AFTV I upgraded to the latest software 51.1.1
That allows root... I then locked down my router, and prevented OTA updates within the device as well. So my question is how do I get my remote updated to 351 or 352?
My other AFTV Updated my other remote to 351, if I pair my new remote a v349 would it update it to 351? Is the updated still on the AFTV, in case someone might buy an additional remote and all the remotes would get updated, that are paired to that device?
I know..... Why don't I jus try it and see? Good question.
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The OTA update blocks don't block the remote. Even though your other Fire TV is "locked down", it should still eventually get the remote update. That said, I'd imagine if you connected the v349 remote to the Fire TV that updated to v351 it should update the remote to v351.
You'll probably not be getting v352 unless you update to the unrootable software update. I wouldn't suggest trying to get v352 on your remote if you're on an older Fire TV version since the two may be incompatible.
I missed out on buying from Staples for $74 the other day (they were out of stock when I went to order), so I bit the bullet and ordered from Amazon directly, while the price is still $84. It arrived today, shipped out of Tennessee.
Being the optimist, I took the precautions to block software updates, and I'm thrilled to say that the FireTV I received has 5.1.1.0.1_user_510055620 installed on it.
So, if you think you've missed the boat on getting a rootable FireTV, as of yesterday, Amazon was still shipping units with the old firmware, so you might still be in luck.
Pardon me, I've got a FireTV to root... :victory:
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I missed out on buying from Staples for $74 the other day (they were out of stock when I went to order), so I bit the bullet and ordered from Amazon directly, while the price is still $84. It arrived today, shipped out of Tennessee.
Being the optimist, I took the precautions to block software updates, and I'm thrilled to say that the FireTV I received has 5.1.1.0.1_user_510055620 installed on it.
So, if you think you've missed the boat on getting a rootable FireTV, as of yesterday, Amazon was still shipping units with the old firmware, so you might still be in luck.
Pardon me, I've got a FireTV to root... :victory:
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the one i got a month ago from amazon was on the old fw and the one i got today was as well. it will be that way until sell em all and start manufacturing new ones maybe idk
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the one i got a month ago from amazon was on the old fw and the one i got today was as well. it will be that way until sell em all and start manufacturing new ones maybe idk
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Unfortunately as the whole support for german language and region was introduced in the new so far "unrootable" firmware i guess german customers won't be that lucky...
I'm getting my FTV from Amazon's $84 deal tomorrow, so hopefully it's still the rootable variety. I'm setting up OpenDNS with the assumption that it is, or that some smart person figures out how to root the version that I get...
Hey guys the new one I got today is also x. 620
I've looked thorough the guides but I am not sure what the next steps to root are. Would anyone want to tell me quickly what steps I need to do to root this baby?
In one of the guides it mentions that from this firmware I should let it update... I'm sure you can understand why that step makes me nervous.
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I don't suggest you let it update... Have you followed the guide to block OTA updates? Do that first, if you haven't already.
I started at the level you are on. I just rooted it following the guide here:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv/
After you are done with that, install ClockWork Recovery by following this guide:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-clockworkmod-custom-recovery-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
After that, you can update to a pre-rooted image, by following this guide:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-a-custom-rom-image-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
That's the path I followed, and it worked out great.
Consider trying adbFire.
Windows, OS X & Linux
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Extensive log produced after each run
Install ClockworkMod
Mount USB drives and sticks
Samba file sharing for /usb & /sdcard
Upgrade/Downgrade AFTV firmware
Install/Uninstall Apps
Busybox included
World-wide Llama functionality for XBMC
Checks online for program updates
Backup/Restore XBMC (and forks) data
File Management on Fire TV
Mount AFTV filesystem R/W
and more ...
Taige said:
I missed out on buying from Staples for $74 the other day (they were out of stock when I went to order), so I bit the bullet and ordered from Amazon directly, while the price is still $84. It arrived today, shipped out of Tennessee.
Being the optimist, I took the precautions to block software updates, and I'm thrilled to say that the FireTV I received has 5.1.1.0.1_user_510055620 installed on it.
So, if you think you've missed the boat on getting a rootable FireTV, as of yesterday, Amazon was still shipping units with the old firmware, so you might still be in luck.
Pardon me, I've got a FireTV to root... :victory:
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I think its a cr***shoot. to be honest. I was able to pick up two units with that exact firmware, both routable, then got a third and it must have had a newer firmware on it because with the two addresses blocked it did not allow root. These boxes came from the same staples store by the way, so it just depends on stock available. You got lucky.
Thanks for the replies guys. I was using the initial setup guide and there is a step where it asks you to look at the update that it was trying to install on first boot. I read that piece wrong and thought it said if I was on the 6xxx update I should let it update when in fact it was showing an example of where someone on the 6xxx was being pushed the last rootable update.
Anyway long story short, I downloaded all of the apks to root, rooted and installed Xbox and xposed. Is there any real reason to install a custom recovery at the moment?
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I used adbfire very nice tool. Thanks much.
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nineismine said:
Is there any real reason to install a custom recovery at the moment?
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If you want to install any of the newer updates.
nineismine said:
Thanks for the replies guys. I was using the initial setup guide and there is a step where it asks you to look at the update that it was trying to install on first boot. I read that piece wrong and thought it said if I was on the 6xxx update I should let it update when in fact it was showing an example of where someone on the 6xxx was being pushed the last rootable update.
Anyway long story short, I downloaded all of the apks to root, rooted and installed Xbox and xposed. Is there any real reason to install a custom recovery at the moment?
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I used adbfire very nice tool. Thanks much.
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So you can back up your system also. I ended up messing one of mine up before I had a chance to install a recovery trying to get Link2SD to work properly. I learned the hard way that if you factory reset it doesn't matter if you have updates disabled and both update links blocked in your router it will still update to the newest version. Now one of my Fire TV's is unrootable and its on the newest software. Lesson learned on that. The other one is running a rooted version of the newest software thanks to rbox's awesome recovery program.
With 5.1.1, many other changes also coming to tablet. Like, Reactivation Lock, Download booster, etc. and Stagefright fix ofc.
Full changelog at source below.
The build no. is P905VVRUANK5 and P905VVRUBOH1.
-- SOURCE
Would you believe my first VZW Note Pro 12.2 is arriving today? Yes I am late to the party but it's on FedEx truck for delivery now. This is my first Android tablet. You JUST made my day! Wow what timing!
Edit : I hope this is true. Source page gives a not found 404 error
Edit Edit: the URL had an error. Here it is again:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/andro...y-note-pro-12-2-tablet-rolling-out-now-84315/
I am simply beside myself on the timing of this upgrade.
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Did the upgrade this morning. Bit of a heart stop when it sat at the Verizon screen for about 5 minutes on the reboot, but then it finally brought up the updating apps screen.
Only problem I've found so far is that for some reason, it removed just about every one of my purchased apps. All the free ones were there, but had to go out to the store and re-download all those I had bought. Strange...
Verizon Messenging crashes for me, but if I uninstall the Verizon Messenging app update it will work. Other than that 5.1.1 working thus far.
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How in the world did the Verizon version come out before the wifi?!?! Verizon is NEVER first... They are usually dead last! As with my note 4....still on 5.0.2 several months after the release of 5.1
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Has anyone been able to root or keep root after updating?
Has anyone found where we can download the update from so I can flash it with Odin?
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Has anyone been able to root or keep root after updating?
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I too am awaiting confirmation on this before updating
I have the update.zip if it will help any devs with root or bootloader unlocking. It seems the update is a 2-parter, I have the the first update which according to the description "prepares your device for the 5.1.1 update." Please contact me if anyone can use it
Due to some new policies at work, Rooted devices weren't allowed to be connected to our E-mail, so I went ahead and took the plunge to 5.1.1 without worrying about rooting (gasp....did I just say that?). Anyhow, this thing feels like a new device. Much smoother, more responsive and it seems that the battery life is actually improved. IF Root does come along for the 5.1.1 update, I may root it and just use one of my other tablets for work, but I'm pleasantly surprised how well the NP runs at this point. Also...REALLY surprised that Verizon actually had the 5.1.1 update.
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Due to some new policies at work, Rooted devices weren't allowed to be connected to our E-mail, so I went ahead and took the plunge to 5.1.1 without worrying about rooting (gasp....did I just say that?). Anyhow, this thing feels like a new device. Much smoother, more responsive and it seems that the battery life is actually improved. IF Root does come along for the 5.1.1 update, I may root it and just use one of my other tablets for work, but I'm pleasantly surprised how well the NP runs at this point. Also...REALLY surprised that Verizon actually had the 5.1.1 update.
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Can you test the old root method and see if it works? TIA
It does not.
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It does not.
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Hi - I just got my NP today delivered and got the new OTA update. Can you provide any of the root methods that previously worked for you on the P905v? You stated that your job doesnt allow the rooted device but I am wondering if this one can be rooted still any way? I want to run linux deploy on here to run Fedora or Ubuntu but always end up down a rabbit trail with this setup that I can never get out of
Thanks for any help!
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Hi - I just got my NP today delivered and got the new OTA update. Can you provide any of the root methods that previously worked for you on the P905v? You stated that your job doesnt allow the rooted device but I am wondering if this one can be rooted still any way? I want to run linux deploy on here to run Fedora or Ubuntu but always end up down a rabbit trail with this setup that I can never get out of
Thanks for any help!
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I don't think there's a root yet for the Verizon variant, and I've not actively searched for one at this point. It was needed while the Tablet was on 4.4.2, but 5.1.1 gives me enough control not to worry about it too much right now. Before I used Towelroot, which will NOT work on the new version.
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I don't think there's a root yet for the Verizon variant, and I've not actively searched for one at this point. It was needed while the Tablet was on 4.4.2, but 5.1.1 gives me enough control not to worry about it too much right now. Before I used Towelroot, which will NOT work on the new version.
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Thanks for the feedback!
I have a specific reason to root and thats to use linux deploy so I can have a fully functional Linux OS on my tablet which would be really ideal so I think the root is still required. What control did you gain in upgrading to 5.1.1 ? Linux deploy needs root and SELinux permissive, from what I can tell, to use a loopback device and install the Linux OS there so I think even if I did get root, I'd still need to custom compile a kernel and to that end, I am not too confident in possibly bricking my brand new tablet. For now I seem to be able to settle on a VNC session to a Linux VM I have on DigitalOcean
i'm totally excited that my NP will eventually be updated to 5.1.1 it's just i'm still completely confused on why my stock (no-carrier) branded NP is still on 5.0.1, when Big-Red carrier is rolling out 5.1.1 to their devices.
I think I can smell the money being transferred to Sammy for Bid-Red's propriety rollout.
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Thanks for the feedback!
I have a specific reason to root and thats to use linux deploy so I can have a fully functional Linux OS on my tablet which would be really ideal so I think the root is still required. What control did you gain in upgrading to 5.1.1 ? Linux deploy needs root and SELinux permissive, from what I can tell, to use a loopback device and install the Linux OS there so I think even if I did get root, I'd still need to custom compile a kernel and to that end, I am not too confident in possibly bricking my brand new tablet. For now I seem to be able to settle on a VNC session to a Linux VM I have on DigitalOcean
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I've actually noticed less bloatware, and apps that I couldn't disable before (which is why I rooted so I could get rid of them), I can disable now. I have a 128GB card in it loaded with Music, Books, Images, and on 4.4.2-the device would often F/C which it's no longer doing. I've also noticed that the micro-stutters as I call them, are gone. Everything is a lot smoother.
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lawalty said:
i'm totally excited that my NP will eventually be updated to 5.1.1 it's just i'm still completely confused on why my stock (no-carrier) branded NP is still on 5.0.1, when Big-Red carrier is rolling out 5.1.1 to their devices.
I think I can smell the money being transferred to Sammy for Bid-Red's propriety rollout.
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Trust me friend....I was just as surprised when my Verizon Tablet had the update. I read about it while at work and told my Team Lead that I MUST go home right now, work from home or something, but I gotta leave NOW.
Do I have to throw my Verizon SIM to get the update or can I just keep it on WiFi?
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Do I have to throw my Verizon SIM to get the update or can I just keep it on WiFi?
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Mine came over Wifi but I've always had my Verizon SIM in. Not sure if there was a pre-check before downloading.
I'm upgrading my rooted tablet now using Kies (I figure the upgrade is worth risking losing root--but I'm not sure it'll work anyway since I outright deleted Knox). I'll let you know if TR works to re-root, or if I lose root in the first place.
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dot dot dot ... apparently I didn't read the threads above I'm upgrading regardless.
Will 1st gen firestick get the 5.0.5 update? Stuck on 5.0.3 atm
I'd like to know that as well.
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Will 1st gen firestick get the 5.0.5 update? Stuck on 5.0.3 atm
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I'd like to know that as well.
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yes I have gotten it on ver 1 of stick and tv and have rooted both already
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yes I have gotten it on ver 1 of stick and tv and have rooted both already
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but how did you get it on beta firmware 5.0.3?
everyone who seems to have received the update was not on 5.0.3. I have yet to see anyone on 5.0.3 confirm they were able to update to 5.0.5.
I'm on 5.0.3 myself.
apparently we can root with kingroot on 5.0.3... so depending on how soon things get figured out related to custom recovery... rooting on 5.0.3 then using a custom recovery and pre-rooted 5.0.5 rom may be quicker than waiting on Amazon.
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everyone who seems to have received the update was not on 5.0.3. I have yet to see anyone on 5.0.3 confirm they were able to update to 5.0.5.
I'm on 5.0.3 myself.
apparently we can root with kingroot on 5.0.3... so depending on how soon things get figured out related to custom recovery... rooting on 5.0.3 then using a custom recovery and pre-rooted 5.0.5 rom may be quicker than waiting on Amazon.
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I'm still waiting on the update URL for the stick. I need either the url from os3 to os5, or the url for beta to 5.0.5.
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I'm still waiting on the update URL for the stick. I need either the url from os3 to os5, or the url for beta to 5.0.5.
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I've been actively logging in hopes to grab the FTV Stick 5.0.3 -> 5.0.5 URL but at by the looks of it someone going from 3.x -> 5.0.5 should be able to grab it first. We shall see... :fingers-crossed:
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I've been actively logging in hopes to grab the FTV Stick 5.0.3 -> 5.0.5 URL but at by the looks of it someone going from 3.x -> 5.0.5 should be able to grab it first. We shall see... :fingers-crossed:
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5 to 5 updates are all incremental, and I have them already. I need the 3.x -> 5.0.x update to get the full system image.
I have another stick on it's way from Amazon.co.uk, if it comes with 3.x how do I get what you need?
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I have another stick on it's way from Amazon.co.uk, if it comes with 3.x how do I get what you need?
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I just received the URLs from @AFTVnews.com
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I just received the URLs from @AFTVnews.com
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Is there any chance these will be urls will be posted, or is it worth posting, or some risk if they are posted? Couldn't we use the url to copy the image and force the update? I guess now that you have the URLs the best things will come, but I definitely want to get my stick to a rootable place =)
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Is there any chance these will be urls will be posted, or is it worth posting, or some risk if they are posted? Couldn't we use the url to copy the image and force the update? I guess now that you have the URLs the best things will come, but I definitely want to get my stick to a rootable place =)
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AFTVNews used to have a list of software updates and their URLs. Dunno if it still does. Unfortunately you can't force the update, as you need to be able to write to /cache to do it.
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AFTVNews used to have a list of software updates and their URLs. Dunno if it still does. Unfortunately you can't force the update, as you need to be able to write to /cache to do it.
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ok I saw it wasn't updated on @AFTVnews.com site ( http://www.aftvnews.com/software/ ) but I guess without r/w /cache it isn't as important wonder if we could replay the sw update check and use a pc proxy to push it. I'm sure I'm not thinking of something more advanced than what you already have though so I can stop and await the update patiently like everyone else, and see if you have the custom recovery already. I guess I'm just excited that after all this time the stick is finally software rootable. That hardware method was a little too tight soldering for me on the stick... at least without some other donor device to practice a few times
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ok I saw it wasn't updated on @AFTVnews.com site ( http://www.aftvnews.com/software/ ) but I guess without r/w /cache it isn't as important wonder if we could replay the sw update check and use a pc proxy to push it. I'm sure I'm not thinking of something more advanced than what you already have though so I can stop and await the update patiently like everyone else, and see if you have the custom recovery already. I guess I'm just excited that after all this time the stick is finally software rootable. That hardware method was a little too tight soldering for me on the stick... at least without some other donor device to practice a few times
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The software talks to the update server over ssl and sends it encrypted data. Can't be faked.
Just got the update on the firetv stick today. I guess I can kingroot it now, but is there any chance that there will be another root method for these?
Update: used kingroot 4.1 and it said it failed, but after a reboot it was in fact rooted. Next used adb with su command to pm disable dcp and ota
ImCoKeMaN said:
ok I saw it wasn't updated on @AFTVnews.com site ( http://www.aftvnews.com/software/ ) but I guess without r/w /cache it isn't as important wonder if we could replay the sw update check and use a pc proxy to push it. I'm sure I'm not thinking of something more advanced than what you already have though so I can stop and await the update patiently like everyone else, and see if you have the custom recovery already. I guess I'm just excited that after all this time the stick is finally software rootable. That hardware method was a little too tight soldering for me on the stick... at least without some other donor device to practice a few times
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I've been meaning to update that page for some time now. It needs to be completely redone since there are now newer devices and forks due to the dev preview and the voice vs non-voice Fire TV Stick split.
The URLs are no secret. I hope to get around to updating my software page next week. For the time being, here is everything missing from that page for those interested.
Fire TV Update URLS
2nd-gen: 5.0 to 5.0.2.1
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-521044920-to-531006320.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0.2.1 to 5.0.2.2
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-531006320-to-531006420.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0 to 5.0.2.2
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-521044920-to-531006420.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0.2.2 to 5.0.3
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-531006420-to-532011220.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0.2.1 to 5.0.3
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-531006320-to-532011220.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0.3 to 5.0.3.1
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-532011220-to-534011720.bin
1st-gen Dev Preview - v5.0.3 (previous one is 5.0.0)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-kindle-bueller-51.5.3.2_user_532008220.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0.3.1 (534011720) to 5.0.4 (536116920)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-534011720-to-536116920.bin
2nd-gen: 5.0.4 (536116920) to 5.0.5 (537174420)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...sloane_full_sloane-536116920-to-537174420.bin
1st-gen: 51.1.6.3 to 5.0.5 (537174420)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-kindle-bueller-51.5.3.7_user_537174420.bin
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Fire TV Stick Update URLs
Production (non-voice) 54.1.2.3 (123067020)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...6fbe3/montoya-ota-54.1.2.3_user_123067020.bin
Dev Preview 5.0 (530042950)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...evpreview_montoya-54.5.3.0_user_530042950.bin
Dev Preview from 5.0 (530042950) to 5.0.3 (532008220)[54.5.3.2]
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-kindle-montoya-54.5.3.2_user_532008220.bin
Production (voice bundle) 5.0.3.2 (535062120) to 5.0.3.2/3 (535062420)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-montoya_montoya-535062120-to-535062420.bin
Production (voice bundle) 5.0.3.2/3 (535062420) to 5.0.4 (536116920)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-montoya_montoya-535062420-to-536116920.bin
Production (voice bundle) 5.0.4 (536116920) to 5.0.5 (537174420)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-montoya_montoya-536116920-to-537174420.bin
Production (non-voice) 5.0.5 (537174420)
http://amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuit...te-kindle-montoya-54.5.3.7_user_537174420.bin