[FTV2] How to bypass day 1 update - Fire TV General

Here's what I did to get past the update:
requirements: 2 ethernet interfaces + VMWare Workstation or similar
my OS: Windows 10
1.) install Debian 7 netinst in VMWare (network = bridged(automatic)), install netmasq and lighttpd.
2.) set the DNS server on both your Windows ethernet interfaces to your VM's ip address
3.) share your PC's internet connection with ethernet interface #2
4.) edit /etc/dnsmasq.conf in VM:
address=/.edgesuite.net/192.168.0.44
address=/.cloudfront.net/192.168.0.44
* where 192.168.0.44 is your VM's IP
5.) create the following directory/file structure in /var/www
Code:
.
|-- index.lighttpd.html
|-- kindle-wifi
| |-- wifidirect.html
| `-- wifistub.html
`-- obfuscated-otav3-5
`-- 6292760608b920be91d468a234c52909
`-- update-sloane_full_sloane-521044920-to-531006320.bin
update-sloane_full_sloane-521044920-to-531006320.bin is just an empty file.
the kindle-wifi directory shouldn't be necessary and is leftover from earlier testing, but i don't feel like confirming it right now.
6.) plug in your FTV2, hook it up to ethernet interface #2 and associate your Amazon account with your device.
that's it. will probably be easier if you set up a static ip for your VM. before you hook up the FTV2 you can use nslookup in Windows to make sure your new DNS is working properly. lots of wireshark monitoring confirms no updates being downloaded.
protip: install ssh and use putty to connect to the VM instead of using the VM console
Note: early on when i was messing around with this it seemed like a proper DNS server was needed, but I'm not sure now. You may be able to get away with etc/hosts on windows and a lighweight http server for a much simpler setup. i never expected a 0 byte update bin to magically bypass the update process.

The trick of killing the ethernet connection just before it checks for updates worked for me. It took a whole bunch of tries to get the timing right (much more than the 1st-gen Fire TV), but it eventually worked and completed the initial setup without updating.

oh, cool, I gave up. the bonus with this method is I can actually use the box like normal (with Prime even) and it won't update. not incredibly convenient, but at least it's not a useless hunk of locked-down bugginess in the meantime.
I actually made it past the check once with that method, but the system was really laggy and ended locking up.

I've been able to pull the plug on the wan port of the router and achieve this with the stick and even a aftv1gen from back in feb, and root it and viola. I was unable to complete the task with a aftv2gen and was forced to take the update after HOURS and HOURS of failed attempts. I did not give the first method a try but i was just so angry cause I just diddn't care anymore. just giving some feedback to suggests using the virtual machine method OP recommends after a couple failed attempts instead of getting impatient like a did. really upset cause I didn't want the stagefright fix. still keeping them blocked from here on in. ftv1 rooted but stick still on stock first revision firmware. if we never get a root fix then no harm.....but what if? dammit! lol

I tried to follow the method of using dnsmasq but unable to go past the update screen. I have the litgttpd reroute working through dd-wrt dnsmasq.
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vikra007 said:
I tried to follow the method of using dnsmasq but unable to go past the update screen. I have the litgttpd reroute working through dd-wrt dnsmasq.
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Is there an updated patch from day 1 that fire tv 2 is looking for now? Please let me know what should be the name of the bin file for bypass.

Related

Telnet Query

Hi,
I've rooted my phone and using jv1.5 adp firmware, during the rooting telnet was working fine without problems, but yesterday i flashed the boot images using information from these forums, and also installed a theme.
but later my phone showed telnet had just been installed, and now won't connect to phone, but standard terminal works, but had to tell it to allow me to use SU.
has anyone else had issues using telnet in the last 2 days on the phone...
thanks
Why are you using telnet? and how are you starting telnet?
I think you are a bit confused on what telnet is and why you needed it originally.
under the original instructions it tells you to use telnet to access the device
- Copy recovery_testkeys.img onto the Micro SD Card.
- Turn the phone on (if not already)
- Type enter telnetd enter to start telnet
- Telnet into the phone with telnet (telnet ipaddress) OR use the telnet application from the market and connect to localhost
- Run the following as root (in telnet)
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but noticed today that telnet even though previously installed, states it just been installed after applying a theme and different boot up image
also not confused as to what telnet is, as you it on a daily basis at work under windows
If your phone is already rooted (I assume it is since you are applying themes) you do not need telnet anymore.
As long as you are using a custom firmware it should have root enabled in the shell so using the terminal will work just fine, no need for telnet.
yeh, using the terminal emulator, but couldn't work out why during the rooting process the telnet application worked and could connect to localhost, but now the connection is always refused
It is because you haven't started the telnet server.
Again I think you are a bit confused on what telnet is, how it works, and why you needed it to root in the first place. (and just because you "you it on a daily basis at work under windows" doesn't mean you aren't confused on what it is)
neoobs said:
It is because you haven't started the telnet server.
Again I think you are a bit confused on what telnet is, how it works, and why you needed it to root in the first place. (and just because you "you it on a daily basis at work under windows" doesn't mean you aren't confused on what it is)
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no I am not confused as to what telnet is
i should still be able to use telnet on the phone and enter instructions (similar to how you would with most routers)
if doing enter, telnetd, enter and running telnet still refuses connection, and this has only happened since it advertised it has installed itself a day after already installing to firmware the phone
telnetd shouldn't advertise it has been installed.
Telnet is a protocol, technically it isn't a program, however telnetd is the server program (the kind that probably runs on your routers at boot) but you have to start it from a terminal in linux environments (like the G1)
The program you are trying to install would be a terminal prompt (the client side) this would allow you to connect to any terminal server you have network access to.
As said above you don't know what telnet is, you just think you do. The problem is you are trying to use the security hole (typing commands on the phone to run them as root) that has already been fixed. If you read a little more on how we have root you will find out that you can't just type telnetd anywhere you want. It has to be in a command prompt now because the security hole has been fixed.
this thread has gone off topic, and nothing to do with the original query
on my phone I have Superuser Permissions, Terminal Emulator and Telnet application
I use TE to access the phone to enter the commands via a prompt, but what I was saying was the telnet application you download to phone when doing the process of rooting allowed me to connect to localhost on port 23, which allowed me to enter commands as though I was using TE.
But after rooting, installing JV1.5 ADP, modifying bootimage and installing a theme, the phone reported it had downloaded and installed Telnet again, which I hadn't told it too, and if you then attempt to use it to connect to localhost it always refuses it.
So my question about anyone else having similar issues with telnet application still stands, ie has it reported it downloaded and installed itself again? after completing the rooting would it then prevent the telnet application from telneting to phone on port 23, meaning you can now only use terminal emulator? and can I easily remove the application without affecting terminal emulator?
thanks
It shouldn't download and install it self again without you helping or the rom you using having it built in.
I told you above and again you have to start the telnet server before you can use the telnet client. It isn't that hard to understand and if you really can't understand it then maybe you need to start looking into something else.
Telnet is not needed for terminal emulator.
Again I said it above you don't know what telnet really is. You don't understand server/client or protocols. Please google telnet and look for the wikipedia page and read about the protocol, the servers, and the clients.
neoobs said:
It shouldn't download and install it self again without you helping or the rom you using having it built in.
I told you above and again you have to start the telnet server before you can use the telnet client. It isn't that hard to understand and if you really can't understand it then maybe you need to start looking into something else.
Telnet is not needed for terminal emulator.
Again I said it above you don't know what telnet really is. You don't understand server/client or protocols. Please google telnet and look for the wikipedia page and read about the protocol, the servers, and the clients.
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I know it shouldn't download and install again, this is my point for some reason it did and i'm not sure why and this is why I asked the question.
There is no need for you to constantly go on and flaming me by stating that I know nothing about telnet, this, that or the other. You don't know me from adam and I don't know you.
I do know what telnet is, it allows communication between 2 devices via CLI, and allows remote configuration of systems.
All I wanted to know was if this had happened to others, a simple answer of yes or know would have sufficed...
Wow, this got off topic quickly. I don't see why you'd need to assume he doesn't know what telnet is, neoobs. Just sounded like he had a problem and asked if anyone else is experiencing the same occurance. Personally, I prefer using telnet over the TE, for the simple fact, that I don't like looking at the bright blue screen.
In response to the original question, I haven't had anything download and install itself again. I have had the connection refused after starting the telnet daemon on several occasions, but that was due to either the Google servers syncing in the bg, or the browser or Market doing something.
Why don't you just uninstall and reinstall telnet?

[LINUX] - How To: UBUNTU on Dell Streak

EDIT: I can't post to XDA due to the fact that i just signed up for an account, but look at fards' copy of my post to see how to install Ubuntu on your Dell Streak
Here's Pats Post on modaco;
although it would be nicer to keep development discussion to just one thread, the more constructive input the better
Hello All,
I'm attempting to natively port Ubuntu and/or Debian to the Streak. With it being such a powerful device there really is no reason it SHOULDN'T be running a “desktop” operating system. However, implementing his is quite a difficult task, so if any and everyone's help would be very much appreciated.
In the mean time, this is my first guide on how to get ubuntu running piggyback on the Dell Streak. After quite a while (and numerous different trials), I have found that this is the easiest way to get Ubuntu Mobile up and running fast. All commands can be done through either ADB shell or the terminal emulator on the phone.
This was *NOT* done entirely by me, but is a culmination of the effort of lots of people in the android community. I just modified it so that it would work on the Streak.
**This Installation DOES NOT install Linux natively, and as such is should not be destructive to your Android system, however i take absolutely no responsibility for anything that happens and you do this COMPLETELY at your own risk**
Here is how to do it:
1) Root your phone. There are plenty of guides on how to do it, so find one and get root access on your phone.
**YOUR PHONE MUST BE ROOTED. THIS WILL NOT WORK WITHOUT IT.**
2) Download Ubuntu Mobile Bundle: http://uploading.com/files/bbm6b311/ubuntu.zip/
This contains an image of the filesystem as well as other necessary scripts to get it working.
2) Busybox - Install Titanium Backup from Android Market - if you press the "Problems" button it will install Busybox on your phone for you (Feel free to uninstall Titanium after this is done). This is the fastest and most pain free way to install busybox on the streak that i know of for now (the other ways of doing this ARE NOT fun...)
3) On your SD card's root directory, create a folder called ubuntu and extract all files in the ubuntu mobile bundle there.
4) Replace the bootubuntu executeable file in the ubuntu directory with mine, found here http://www.mediafire.com/?fi011w4fbmymw3y
5) Unmount phone from computer. ADB and Android Terminal will not work if the phone is mounted.
5) Download a terminal from the Android Market - I used Jack Palevich's Android Terminal Emulator (android market search: terminal) but anything similar should work the same
CODE
Code:
su
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
6) Ignore any errors thrown up by ubuntu.sh. From this point, all that is needed to boot ubuntu is just to enter this:
CODE
Code:
bootubuntu
To start ubuntu from now on, this is all you need to do.
You should now have ubuntu working on your laptop, and while it DOES connect to your phone's internet sources, it DOES NOT yet have a graphical interface.
Here is how to add one:
1) Update the system with the following commands in ubuntu:
CODE
Code:
apt-get update
apt-get upgrade
The first one updates the package lists, the second one downloads updates to the system itself.
2) Install TightVNC in ubuntu:
CODE
Code:
apt-get install tightvncserver
3) Configure TightVNC:
CODE
Code:
export USER=root
vncserver -geometry 800x480
For security purposes, it is recommended that you assign a password to your VNC server when asked.
4) Download Android VNC Viewer from the market
5) Configure Android VNC Viewer:
Change the port to 5901 and type in your password that you entered before.
Other Problems
There appears to be a bug with the X window server sometimes refusing to connect to VNC. DO NOT change any settings on Android VNC Viewer, instead open a terminal and run the folloring command:
CODE
Code:
rm -R /tmp/.X11-unix
What Does Not Work – Will Try To Fix
Keyboard from Android VNC Viewer
Shutdown – Does Nothing
Reboot
Log Out
Native Install
I hope you guys enjoy this, and I can't wait to get your feedback.
- Pat
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there was a thread about this but it wasnt work on me. now i am downloading and i will inform you again
what is the address for vnc ?
OMG! Could that be any slower on the download?
EDIT:
That sounded totally ungrateful - sorry!
Thank you very much for this
yeah works fine without problems.
it is better from g1 but not as well as a netbook. so only experimental use i think
I connected to the loopback 127.0.0.1 on 5901 and it worked - haven't seen how to connect to it remotely though
Edit:
Reading is fundamental - I can connect to it form another machine
now to fix the keyboard issue
in terminal emulator there is a note : localhost:1 vnc could work properly so i connect with only port and password.
is it possible to install jolicloud since its an ubuntu based system?
Newbie questions, sorry....
Before to try this port, just some maybe stupid questions for you:
- Still working the phone function?
- Is it easy to go back to standard or Steve Streaks Roms?
- Are there lack of drivers for bluetooth, gps, audio, wifi, etc?
Thanks.
No your missing the point here, this isn't an OS separate to android. Think of this as an app it runs on top of the android system. Also this is very experimental most features would be limited and no ubuntu can't be used as an smartphone os -No phone...
beginner said:
Before to try this port, just some maybe stupid questions for you:
- Still working the phone function?
- Is it easy to go back to standard or Steve Streaks Roms?
- Are there lack of drivers for bluetooth, gps, audio, wifi, etc?
Thanks.
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1) Ubuntu does not replace android, and the UI only runs in a VNC server, so you can switch back and forth between ubuntu and the phone app (or angry birds?)
2) I installed mine on top of DJ Steve's 1.8.1 rom... It's not native, so it only runs on top of android instead of replacing it
3) Haven't tried audio yet, but it should work (let me know how it goes)... internet connectivity works and provided you have an internet connection enabled in android you can use tools like APT or Firefox in ubuntu... only problem is keyboard is a bit wonky...
For those who had trouble figuring out how to set up the VNC, here is a picture of my VNC configuration on my phone. If you find out the phone's IP address you should even be able to VNC into it from your computer (if your on the same wifi network)
Also, openoffice.org
- pat
Is anyone actively attempting to get Ubuntu running native?
audio not working
keyboard not working
also lots of lags.
ear0wax said:
Is anyone actively attempting to get Ubuntu running native?
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Yes, i'm looking into it, but it's quite an uphill battle in order to get it working. I'll let everyone know when we make some progress.
www.cepdukkani.net said:
audio not working
keyboard not working
also lots of lags.
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cause you are running 2 operating systems at the same time
But seriously, if ubuntu can run native (no android in the background) then the lag would be gone, and (if set up right) audio and keyboard would work.
- pat
could i recieve phone and uses sms?
Getting error
Hi all after passing command for booting ubuntu I get a error chroot can't find /bin/bash folder or directory missing
Sent from my Dell Streak using XDA Premium App
www.cepdukkani.net said:
audio not working
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Im wondering if I install a rdp server instead of vnc if I can get remote audio working.
Ill post with whatever results i get once I'm done waiting 2 hours for the ubuntu image to download.
As for lag. I had a n900 running @600mhz and was doing a chroot into ubuntu and it ran fine, but it used xpyher not vnc. Is there any embedded X servers for android yet? (I highly doubt it)
data requirement for updating GUI pkg of Ubuntu
Can any body tell me size of the data required to update to gui ......as i m not using wi -fi i hv to stick on gsm data usage which is limited in my plan
Very cool!
I had lots of trouble rooting my 2.2.2, but finally got it done by running Gingerbreak twice in a row on a cleanly re-started Streak.
Thanks for a fun gig!

promiscious mode / network (security) tools: nmap, wireshark, metasploit

Hi,
I tried to post it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=758755&page=6 but I don't have permissions (looks like not very wise forum restriction). Maybe someone finds this useful so I post it here in General forum.
I think I have to mention I'm on Overcome Hermes edition right now.
I installed Debian Chroot. Then I installed nmap. Works perfectly well
I Installed everything neccessary for metasploit and started it (console). Have not tested yet...
I've also managed to start wireshark:
1. Install vnc-server
2. Re-build & install libpcap (I did it on the device) without HAVE_PACKET_RING option
3. Re-build & install wireshark
4. Start vncserver
5. Start androVNC
6. Connect to localhost
7. Start wireshark ;-)
It works good, but putting device into promiscious mode brakes outgoing traffic while on WiFi connection (after few seconds or minutes). I'm satisfied using it without promiscious mode so far. Very convenient. Have not tested on 3G connection but there is no reason for PROMISC on PTP interface anyway.
Have not tested anything like aircrack because got no monitoring WiFi drivers.
Would be grateful if anyone gives a hint on what is wrong with PROMISC mode there.. (Is it really needed?..)
And it would be cool to have kernel with CONFIG_PACKET_MMAP enabled to avoid libpcap/wireshark rebuilds. I think default Debian libpcap requires this particular kernel option.
--Cheers

Clockworkmod tether not working in windows 10

I have 2 phones, a samsung galaxy note 4 (tmobile) and a zte zinger (tmobile). One is a flagship, the other is a temporary replacement. I've attempted to get clockworkmod tethering working on both, but the tethering program wouldn't start. I'm on windows 10 as the title says, and I've done everything from uninstalling and re-installing clockworkmod tether on windows and my phone to disabling driver signature to re-install drivers for both phones, as well as replacing the ADB files from a fresh/latest install for ADB into the win32 directory to running it in compatibility mode and/or administrative mode. I verified my copy of ADB works inside C:\Program Files (x86)\ClockworkMod\Tether\win32 so I know it's not that.
Here's the only line (or 2) from the log output:
C:\Program Files (x86)\ClockworkMod\Tether
""
And then it stops.
Same here. I upgraded, and I can't uninstall OR reinstall the app either. It says I need to insert the CD-ROM for the software -.- Seems like an MS issue, but hell, who knows?
Sadly Koush hasn't made any updates to the app or PC software since February and seems to be ignoring all support requests (I've emailed, left a bug report, etc and got no response whatsoever). Windows 10 has definitely broken something with the tether, but without the dev's help I doubt it's fixable.
Just want to add that I am having the same problem. All i get is "C:\Program Files (x86)\ClockworkMod\Tether". Hopefully this gets fixed. I doubt Ill ask for a refund since Ive used the hell out of this app, but I do not want to buy another app just for Win 10.
Exactly the same here. Very frustrating.
Exactly the same here. Looks like a MS or windows 10 problem.
Hope the dev can fix it.
J
guess what.. same problem.. emailed and no response from tether anyone have a fix yet?

			
				
This really sucks. I only went to 10 on my laptop to test it out. Sadly its the only thing that uses tether. :crying:
*PDANet+ works great for USB tether. Not so much with the hot spot feature. The full version is $8 so eh... It works though! No root needed for USB tether with PDANet.
Has @Koush released the source for the PC side app?
Sent from a potato using Kung-Fu
Same problem - hello @Koush ! Any progress on this?
Thanks,
J
Looks like he took the money and ran. Very unprofessional. Everyone needs to remember if/when he releases a new app. I will be the first to say HELL NO. not getting my money.
Windows 10 android tethering apps
I'm on metropcs (t-mobile carrier) on the 'unlimited plan'. I came here seeking support for clockworkmod tether under Windows 10. I am not willing to 'downgrade' back to Windows 7 behind Clockworkmod's lack of support. I can report that the paid versions of both PDAnet and EasyTether work well enough. I would prefer Clockworkmod for the sole reason that it uses real/regular ADB as its middleware, so I can still use other apps like Vysor (to control my device) while tethered. Unlike PDAnet and EasyTether which seem to use hacked version of adb and prevent any other normal usb-pc connectivity (no regular adb apps, so no vnc/vysor). That's a big deal for me since I put my phone is an external antenna holster, because the android device is my sole source of Internet, here, and the ability access my phone via the computer screen makes my life easier. I hope CWM Tether gets fixed, but since they don't seem to care I hope someone comes along with a better product (using real ADB and more support).
Same here - doesn't work on Windows 10
@Koush - you gonna man up?
Guys, I've finally made CM Tether work on Windows 10!
Installation guide for Win10:
At first install CM Tether on your PC as usual.
Then get OpenVPN installer (you can google it)
Uncheck all checkboxes except TAP Virtual Ethernet Adapter in installator if OpenVPN isn't needed.
Install it.
Just run Tether as admin.
It worked for me, contact me if it didn't for you.
thanks
Thank you so much t1meshift! This one worked for me!
t1meshift said:
Guys, I've finally made CM Tether work on Windows 10!
Installation guide for Win10:
At first install CM Tether on your PC as usual.
Then get OpenVPN installer (you can google it)
Uncheck all checkboxes except TAP Virtual Ethernet Adapter in installator if OpenVPN isn't needed.
Install it.
Just run Tether as admin.
It worked for me, contact me if it didn't for you.
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How did you getnit to work with antivirus and firewall
evilj said:
Same problem - hello @Koush ! Any progress on this?
Thanks,
J
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t1meshift said:
Guys, I've finally made CM Tether work on Windows 10!
Installation guide for Win10:
At first install CM Tether on your PC as usual.
Then get OpenVPN installer (you can google it)
Uncheck all checkboxes except TAP Virtual Ethernet Adapter in installator if OpenVPN isn't needed.
Install it.
Just run Tether as admin.
It worked for me, contact me if it didn't for you.
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Good info, but rather than downloading the OpenVPN installer, get just the TAP-windows NDIS6 package instead.
filename is tap-windows-9.21.2.exe, available from same OpenVPN download page.
Then it works! Awesome.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...d-tether-fix-windows-10-t3598634#post76318015
for those who still have problems with cwmtether here is my fix

[How To] Http Proxy on Amazon Fire TV Stick (non root)

Hi,
I just had the problem of being behind a Http/Https proxy and there is currently no option available to set this on the fire TV Stick.
Android offers this option at least since version 4 by default but they must have deactivatetd this feature intenionaly (region rights and such things).
But it is still possible.
1. Setup your AFTVS on a normal Wifi with internet connection ( if not already done)
2. Activate Apps from unkown sources and ADB
Settings --> System --> Developersoptions
3. Make sure your are connected to the same network as your pc.
4. Sideload following app:
Code:
AndroidProxySetter:
github.com/jpkrause/AndroidProxySetter/releases
How To sideload:
aftvnews.com/sideload/#more-7959
5. Start the App over adb on your pc:
Code:
//connect to device
adb connect 192.168.1.184:5555
//check the connection
adb -s 192.168.1.184:5555 get-state
//start app
adb -s 192.168.1.184:5555 shell am start -n tk.elevenk.proxysetter/.MainActivity -e host 192.168.56.1 -e port 8080 -e ssid PrivateWifi -e key Passw0rd
Where u would replace the device ip, host, port, ssid and key with the settings of your network.
Please mind that ur on a linux based system and everything is case sensitiv.
For more options look here:
Code:
github.com/jpkrause/AndroidProxySetter
5. Now, if everything is fine some little popups will be displayed and at last it should say connected.
6. Going back to the home screen and Done.
Known issues: After some major updates you will need to set the proxy again, so just repeat step 4
It should also run on the normal AFTV but i got none so i can't test it.
All Credit goes to JPKrause who wrote that little app, I just happend to find it
Update 21.06.2016:
With Fire Os 5.2.1.0 it seems like you cant start adb on the device itself so you have to start the proxysetter over adb on your pc.
This "new" way doesnt require to install the terminal emulator anymore and its actually more comfortable.
best regards N4b0
how to setting up proxy using pac file?
N4b0 said:
Update 21.06.2016:
With Fire Os 5.2.1.0 it seems like you cant start adb on the device itself so you have to start the proxysetter over adb on your pc.
This "new" way doesnt require to install the terminal emulator anymore and its actually more comfortable.
best regards N4b0
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how to setting up proxy using pac file?
zcrself said:
how to setting up proxy using pac file?
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Hi,
well I guess the AndroidProxySetter doesn't cover any way to use PAC files.
But you can actually open your pac file with an editor of your choise and extract your proxy settings from the containing functions.
bg N4b0
Hello, I have this working on a Fire Stick, I ran the commands on a Fire TV and is not working. Anyone has this working on a AFT (no stick)?
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks.
edit: it not working anymore on my fire tv stick, I see the connection going to the proxy but in the screen it says invalid_geo_ip, somehow they manage to get my original ip. My gf is american, and we are abroad, this was the only way to watch amazon content. Sad. I'll try to get a vpn instead, but this proxy setting was easy configuration.
Hi mastodonian,
in my case it still works like a charm on the AFTVS. I just tried it over a vpn that my home server provides, but the tv stick then says something about geo restriction even though its a german vpn. I suppose they are doing some kind of deep packet inspection or they got an ip blacklist.
Can't say but eventually the proxy you are tring to connect uses internally a vpn or is on a blacklist.
Cheers n4b0
can someone help me with this one im a bit slow on following instructions especially codes like these
gjhech said:
can someone help me with this one im a bit slow on following instructions especially codes like these
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its pretty simple just do the following
Download adblock plus and install it on your firestick - use the power of google or an app store on your fire stick to get it
Download this app to your pc - https://github.com/jpkrause/Android...d/v0.1.3-alpha/proxy-setter-release-0.1.3.apk
Adb this app to your firestick by (assuming you have adb installed if not google howto)
enable adb on the fire stick in dev options if not already done so
adb connect 192.168.1.1 (change the ip address to your firesticks)
adb devices (you should see a list of devices connected if adb is working with your firestick ip address and port number)
adb install (then drag and drop the apk file into the command window - This will auto complete the path of the apk to save you entering it manually)
once the apk is installed
Code:
adb -s 192.168.1.1:5555 shell am start -n tk.elevenk.proxysetter/.MainActivity -e host localhost -e port 2020 -e ssid MyWifiName -e key MyWifiKey
Starting: Intent { cmp=tk.elevenk.proxysetter/.MainActivity (has extras) }
Change the ip address in the above code to your firestick ip address - the numbers after the : is the port address - it should match what you saw when you typed adb devices
Change the ssid to your wifi name and key to your wifi password
you will get some pop up windows on the firestick telling you if it has succeeded or you have errors
next open adblock plus and enable adblocking
restart the firestick
open adblock plus again and you shouldnt see the warning about it cannot manually set the proxy at the top of the screen
load up an adblock test website to test its working
Thank you for making this method clear and easy. However, even though I get the successful messages and the proxy chnages to localhost and the Port to 2020, Ad Block Plus still shows the "please configure manually" message after reboot.
Testing on some apps, the ads are most definitely not blocked!
Any suggestions?
Thanks for malking this app , I just have a problem , netflix connects directly and not through the proxy , any idea how to force connecting through proxy ,
It works perfect
I bought FireStick today and it wouldn't let me connect to Amazon as my ISP has made mandatory to use HTTP proxy.
I followed your step wise instructions and it worked. Thanks a ton
Hello,
Thank you for this! One issue: I'm unable to disable to proxy via adb... is there a specific way to do this? I've attempted to uninstall the apk file and clear data, but it still remains connected to the host.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
pdesai91 said:
Hello,
Thank you for this! One issue: I'm unable to disable to proxy via adb... is there a specific way to do this? I've attempted to uninstall the apk file and clear data, but it still remains connected to the host.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Hi,
I actually had to do this myslef recently so what i did was just remove the network via the GUI and add the network again.
If you have to do this over ADB you should try to remove the network and add it without proxy flag
Cheers N4b0
xbarsasy said:
Thanks for malking this app , I just have a problem , netflix connects directly and not through the proxy , any idea how to force connecting through proxy ,
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Well I have to clarify i did not make this app i just found it and put it to good use
On the issue i cant really say how to force him using the proxy. This method just configures the android intigrated Wifi network stack that supports proxys since 2.X is suppose. If an app like Netflix detects this, then u need an other method.
For windows i got an app called Proxifier, but until now i didnt find anything similar for android.
Only alternativ solution for your problem I can think of would be to configure your Accesspoint with a VPN on a second virtual network (well that's how i would do it).
Cheers N4b0
Hi All,
-I posted as a guest but didnt see my message, so posting again. sorry if it will be duplicate-
After Fire OS 6.2.1.3 upgrade, this wonderful proxysetter app doesn't seem to work anymore. I tried both 0.1.3 and 0.2 versions and it can not set the proxy.
Poareq said:
Hi All,
-I posted as a guest but didnt see my message, so posting again. sorry if it will be duplicate-
After Fire OS 6.2.1.3 upgrade, this wonderful proxysetter app doesn't seem to work anymore. I tried both 0.1.3 and 0.2 versions and it can not set the proxy.
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Facing the same issue, unable to connect to Amazon after October update.
Any workaround available?
Not working for me too
uj812 said:
Facing the same issue, unable to connect to Amazon after October update.
Any workaround available?
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I recently bought a fire tv stick. But unfortunately unable to make http proxy work. Kindly advice.
Solved... I think
phildani7 said:
I recently bought a fire tv stick. But unfortunately unable to make http proxy work. Kindly advice.
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Not sure if anybody is still interested in this, but I recently uninstalled the apk and was unable to install it again getting the following error: Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_SHARED_USER_INCOMPATIBLE]
The solution is simple! The latest version of the FIreTV OS includes a proxy setting!
Just follow Step 1. in the instructions here: Blocked
The original instructions are posted on the Amazon appstore -> Appstore Blogs -> Viewing Secure (SSL/HTTPS) Traffic From Your App on Fire TVs Running Fire OS 6 on November 02, 2018
Since I've been blocked from posting a URL, here are the slightly modified instructions:
Setting a proxy on Fire TV
Bring up the Developer Tools Menu by one of the following two ways:
Remote: 1) Press and hold the Select and Down buttons for five seconds release and then 2) Press the menu button
ADB: adb shell am start -n com.amazon.ssm/.ControlPanel
Select Network Proxy
Select Manual
Enter your proxy IP address
Enter your proxy port
Click Save
Enjoy!
Hi All,
These proxy setting were working for me until the last update on OS 6.x and OS 7.x. The Developer setting app crashes on selecting save on the Network settings and the IP/port info is not saved.
Is someone else facing same issue.. Any work arounds?
Try this. It worked for me.
Use this .apk AndroidProxySetter. Install and follow the commands. It will route Network traffic to Charles proxy.
https://github.com/manadream/AndroidProxySetter

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