[APP] [Windows] Amazon FireTV Utility App v0.64

imtiajmeah · Apr 30, 2014

Hi Guys,

I've created GUI app to easily sideload your apks to the Amazon FTV & Stick.... I will be updating it over time with extra bells and whistles.

Please take note that this app contains Towel root exploit which some virus checkers will report a false positive. (This app is 100% virus free)

I do not take any responsibility if you root your device and it gets bricked.

The link below will direct you to the download page where you will find the app.

Download website link:
Main [Mod edit: download links removed (PPC links are not allowed).
or
Backup link Mod edit: link removed (pay-per-click links not allowed)

1. Unzip the folders to "C:\FTV"
2. Launch app "Amazon FireTV Utility App.exe"

I've tested it on Win7, Win8, and Win10.

Feel free to ask any question's, post any comments or concerns, or make suggestions for things you might like to see

Donation's are never expected, and always appreciated.

Enjoy

imtiajmeah · Apr 30, 2014

Updates

Changelog v0.64

Updated - SPMC 1-Click download to 16.4.0 (Thanks Koying for your great work http://spmc.semperpax.com/)
Bugfix - Couple of tweaks which crashed during download of Kodi/SPMC

Changelog v0.63

Bugfix - Llama install and config now working again
Updated - Will prompt you to connect to new FTV if setting have been updated
Updated - SPMC 1-Click download to 16.2.1 (Thanks Koying for your great work http://spmc.semperpax.com/)
Updated - KODI 1-Click download to 16.1
Download on Main Page

Changelog v0.62

Updated - SPMC 1-Click download 16.2.0 (Thanks Koying for your great work http://spmc.semperpax.com/)

Changelog v0.61

Bugfix - Identified a bug with 1-Click Download and install Kodi
Tweak - Updated and removed some legacy code

Changelog v0.60

Updated - Disable OTA to now supports os5.0.5
Updated - Enable OTA to now supports os5.0.5
Updated - Download Page points to Main Site
Updated - Backup of SPMC 16.x
Updated - Restore of SPMC 16.x
Updated - FireStarter v3.2.3 (Thanks to sphinx02 for his amazing work. More details at http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135)
Added - 1-Click SPMC 6.1.2 install

Changelog v0.59

Updated - FireStarter v3.2.2
Updated - Kodi 1-Click latest stable release to version 16.0
Tweaks - Minor code tweaks getting app ready for os5.0.5 update

Changelog v0.58

Updated - FireStarter v3.2.1
Bugfix - Identified a bug with backup for data Kodi Data on extUSB
Updated - Switched Backup Download link to Main Link due to issues with Google hosting
Updated - Changelog Link points to XDA-Developer forum
Updated - When moving Kodi Data it will auto closed app if open before moving data

Changelog v0.57

Bugfix - Uninstall button disappearing fixed
Added - Now can select multiple apk files to install all at once
Tweak - Code cleanup

Changelog v0.56

Updated - Kodi 1-Click latest stable release to version 15.2
Updated - FireStarter v3.2 (Thanks to sphinx02 for his amazing work. More details at http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135)
Tweaked - Code cleaned up

Changelog v0.55

Updated - Towel Root (tr.apk) has been removed from my zip... Now if you click on root it will download from the internet.... This is to avoid virus scanners notifying of false positives.
Updated - FireStarter v3.0 (Thanks to sphinx02 for his amazing work. More details at http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135)

Changelog v0.54

Updated - Kodi 1-Click latest stable release to version 15.1.1
Updated - Now able to Sideload\Install\Delete file in File Path with spaces

Changelog v0.53

Added - 1-Click Download and install latest stable Kodi 15.x
Tweaked - Code cleaned up
Updated- FireStarter 2.7.2 Thanks to sphinx02 over XDA Developers for his great little app for more details go to http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135

Changelog v0.52

Updated - FireStarter apk to 2.7
Updated - Replaced all "Kodi Helix" reference in code with just "Kodi"
Removed - Partial Bootloader Unlock as Full Bootloader already available

Changelog v0.51

Added - Push OBB folder to /SDCard/Android/OBB/ (Place the OBB folder you wish to push in "C:\FTV\apps\OBB_Folder")
Bug - Fixed 5th connected device name incorrectly reporting 4th device name

Changelog v0.50

Updated - ADB drivers to version 1.0.32
Added - Check for valid file and path when installing 3rd party apk apps (User will be informed of any whitespace in file path)
Added - Power On or Standby toggle button
Added - FireStarter app - Thanks to sphinx02 over XDA Developers for his great little app for more details go to http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-root-home-launcher-replacement-app-t3118135
Added - Real connection status on FTV Details popup

Changelog v0.49

Updated option in settings to either have a progress bar when installing single apk or pushing files - OR - Have CMD box when installing multiple APK's or pushing multiple files
Hide Extract APK button when selecting Push file from dropdown
Tweaked when selecting a file it now remembers the last folder used
Added OTA update status in Detail box when you click on the Connected IPAddress
Added link on how to install ADB USB drivers if you select it in Settings menu (Will create my own quick guide eventually)
Added USB Drivers to the app
You can Select a file by clicking on the file path box

Changelog v0.48

Added the ability to extract installed APK files from the AFTV
Added USB ADB Connection for use with AFTVS (Many thanks to Poli Maltsos for the donation of an Amazon FireTV Stick)

Changelog v0.47

Added multiple APK install (require tickbox in settings to show option in Main)
Minor code cleanup

Changelog v0.46

Fixed bug when deleting file crash from SDcard and Download directory
Auto refresh list after deleting file from SDcard and Download directory
Added Progress Bar when Sideloading APK and Pushing files to AFTV

Changelog v0.45

Updated Kodi/SPMC temp logs delete from multiple directory depending on where it is installed
Added option to delete selected file from Download or SDCard directory
Added move Partial kodi data to extUSB
Added restore Partial kodi data to SDCard

Changelog v0.44

Optimised all .png files files now smaller. Thanks Sizzlechest at XDA forum for the tip
Fixed save IP Address setting bug
Save your selected Kodi Flavour on exit
Fixed advancedsettings4.xml bug
Fixed the xbmc_env.properties not writing to file bug

Changelog v0.43

Bug fixed for video cache installing in wrong location
Added additional v4 video cache config in Kodi cache wiki page
Added prompt before installing custom video cache, and offers to open wiki page if not sure which config required
Added option for SPMC and XBMC entire data can now be moved from SDcard to extUSB
Added option for SPMC and XBMC entire data can restored from extUSB back to SDcard
Updated SPMC for latest build 14.2 custom Key mapping file location
Updated SPMC for latest build 14.2 custom Splash screen file location
Added prompt before installing custom Key Mapping, and offers to open wiki page if not sure which config required
Tweak to Kodi flavor button description depending on which you select
A few code tidy up tweaks

Changelog v0.42

Added button - Kodi entire data can now be moved from SDcard to extUSB to free up internal memory space. For Amazon FTV firmware 51.1.5.0_user_515020820 and above which supports external USB. Thanks to AFTVNews http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-partially-or-entirely-move-kodi-data-to-external-usb-storage/
Added button - Kodi entire data can restored from extUSB back to SDcard. Thanks to AFTVNews http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-partially-or-entirely-move-kodi-data-to-external-usb-storage/

Changelog v0.41

Added more ikono TV icon switching now including (Kodi, SPMC, OUYA, TVMX, XBMC)
Some minor coding tweaks

Changelog v0.40

Updated Full Bootloader. The binary has been updated. The old version was unable to unlock certain Fire TVs. If you've already unlocked, you are fine. If it failed, this one should work. Thanks rbox for the continued development. Details http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/orig-development/firetv-bootloader-unlock-t3031867

More........

Butcher98 · Apr 30, 2014

Look forward to test it tonight! Thanks.

Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

mejdam · Apr 30, 2014

imtiajmeah said:
Hi Guys,

I've created GUI app to easily sideload your apks to the FTV.... I will be updating it over time with extra bells and whistles.

https://www.dropbox.com/l/5bRCVHUmnzSOTYNOzgrIud?

1. Unzip the folder to "C:\FTV"
2. Launch app "FTV Side App Installer.exe"
3. CMD will launch automatically and run the ADB commands.
4. Once its all done it will confirm "Success" in the CMD window.

I've only tested it on Win8, but should work on Win7.

Enjoy

P.S I don't take any credit for the adb.exe and dll files. Just the frontend GUI interface.

What did you code this in? VB?

If i could suggest something, You can code a radio button that says AutoPilot and another that says Llama where it would download the apk from the web or include them in your zip file. Autopilot allows to automatically boot into xbmc upon reboot and llama lets you change the home button action.

If you go the download apks on the fly route can you use this command line to download the files
bitsadmin.exe /transfer "AutoPilot" "https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/AutoPilot.apk" c:\FTV\Autopilot.apk

YoColdRain · Apr 30, 2014

mejdam said:
What did you code this in? VB?

If i could suggest something, You can code a radio button that says AutoPilot and another that says Llama where it would download the apk from the web or include them in your zip file. Autopilot allows to automatically boot into xbmc upon reboot and llama lets you change the home button action.

If you go the download apks on the fly route can you use this command line to download the files
bitsadmin.exe /transfer "AutoPilot" "https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/AutoPilot.apk" c:\FTV\Autopilot.apk

another suggestion is backing up folders on fire tv, for upgrading xbmc versions.

imtiajmeah · Apr 30, 2014

mejdam said:
What did you code this in? VB?

If i could suggest something, You can code a radio button that says AutoPilot and another that says Llama where it would download the apk from the web or include them in your zip file. Autopilot allows to automatically boot into xbmc upon reboot and llama lets you change the home button action.

If you go the download apks on the fly route can you use this command line to download the files
bitsadmin.exe /transfer "AutoPilot" "https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/AutoPilot.apk" c:\FTV\Autopilot.apk

Yeah VB... Good idea I will try and get them added on my next update

mejdam · Apr 30, 2014

YoColdRain said:
another suggestion is backing up folders on fire tv, for upgrading xbmc versions.

correct, i also just thought of pushing advancesettings.xml and splash.png and even key layouts

imtiajmeah · Apr 30, 2014

YoColdRain said:
another suggestion is backing up folders on fire tv, for upgrading xbmc versions.

yeah... I was actually thinking that a couple of days back... Will get that added hopefully.

mejdam · Apr 30, 2014

imtiajmeah said:
yeah... I was actually thinking that a couple of days back... Will get that added hopefully.

wondering how hard it would be to automatically detect the amazon fire tv IP. Either scan for a series of ports that are open on the FTV or you can say make sure the FTV is off, scan the network for all IPs then have the user power on the FTV and scan it again. Compare the IPs and if done correctly there should be an IP that appears on the second list thats not on the first. Sorry for all the requests i just think its cool what you did and know these features would mean alot

imtiajmeah · May 1, 2014

mejdam said:
wondering how hard it would be to automatically detect the amazon fire tv IP. Either scan for a series of ports that are open on the FTV or you can say make sure the FTV is off, scan the network for all IPs then have the user power on the FTV and scan it again. Compare the IPs and if done correctly there should be an IP that appears on the second list thats not on the first. Sorry for all the requests i just think its cool what you did and know these features would mean alot

Something I will look into for future release.

mejdam · May 1, 2014

imtiajmeah said:
Something I will look into for future release.

wouldnt the backup of xbmc depend on the XBMC version you were running?

For Regular XBMC
/sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/

For SPMC Version:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.semperpax.spmc/files/.xbmc/

For XBMC on Ouya Version:
/sdcard/Android/data/tv.ouya.xbmc/files/.xbmc/

It might be easier to code a variable with the location and have three radio buttons (XBMC, SPMC, Ouya) on the top where they would choose the version they were running. Would keep it cleaner

imtiajmeah · May 1, 2014

mejdam said:
wouldnt the backup of xbmc depend on the XBMC version you were running?

For Regular XBMC
/sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/

For SPMC Version:
/sdcard/Android/data/com.semperpax.spmc/files/.xbmc/

For XBMC on Ouya Version:
/sdcard/Android/data/tv.ouya.xbmc/files/.xbmc/

It might be easier to code a variable with the location and have three radio buttons (XBMC, SPMC, Ouya) on the top where they would choose the version they were running. Would keep it cleaner

Good point... Will update on for the next release... Cheers

Dixon Butz · May 2, 2014

Also, when installing XBMC, a -r is needed to preserve all your XBMC settings. adb install -r xbmc.apk
Could something like that be added?

imtiajmeah · May 2, 2014

Dixon Butz said:
Also, when installing XBMC, a -r is needed to preserve all your XBMC settings. adb install -r xbmc.apk
Could something like that be added?

Yeah I have tweaked the command for the next release. Cheers

imtiajmeah · May 2, 2014

Version 0.3 just released enjoy...

Will now backup Userdata, SplashScreen, Addon etc...
Install/Replace App fix*
Install AutoPilot

Keep the feedback and comments coming

mejdam · May 3, 2014

imtiajmeah said:
Version 0.3 just released enjoy...

Will now backup Userdata, SplashScreen, Addon etc...
Install/Replace App fix*
Install AutoPilot

Keep the feedback and comments coming

include llama.apk
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dfd38wz3oqoyrtq/Llama.1.2014.04.23.2244.apk

How to use llama
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Amazon_Fire_TV#Bypassing_Amazon_Home

also instead having a different button for ouya splashscreen and gotham splashscreen you should create one button that ties into what they choose as their xbmc version. You should make it so those buttons are disabled until they choose their XBMC version.

krelvinaz · May 3, 2014

Worked okay to save my xbmc data
Worked okay to upload new xbmc pkg
But doesn't work to restore. Says it can't find c:\FTV\xmbc but it is there.

Code:

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
connected to 192.168.1.120:5555
cannot stat 'c:\FTV\xbmc\': No such file or directory

C:\FTV>dir
 Volume in drive C is DRIVE C
 Volume Serial Number is AE58-1BCA

 Directory of C:\FTV

05/03/2014  06:06 AM    <DIR>          .
05/03/2014  06:06 AM    <DIR>          ..
01/17/2014  12:33 PM           819,200 adb.exe
01/17/2014  12:33 PM            96,256 AdbWinApi.dll
01/17/2014  12:33 PM            60,928 AdbWinUsbApi.dll
05/02/2014  09:59 PM    <DIR>          apps
05/02/2014  09:54 PM           563,712 FTV Side App Installer.exe
05/03/2014  06:06 AM    <DIR>          napps
04/24/2014  11:07 AM            62,058 Splash.png
[B]05/03/2014  08:36 AM    <DIR>          xbmc[/B]
               5 File(s)      1,602,154 bytes
               5 Dir(s)  653,499,912,192 bytes free

Dixon Butz · May 3, 2014

So it installs XBMC without preserving all the settings during the install like -r would?

krelvinaz · May 3, 2014

Dixon Butz said:
So it installs XBMC without preserving all the settings during the install like -r would?

If you are responding to my post, I had uninstalled it before loading the next version. I've been removing stuff to save room. So I am not sure if it would have preserved anything or not.

imtiajmeah · May 5, 2014

krelvinaz said:

Worked okay to save my xbmc data
Worked okay to upload new xbmc pkg
But doesn't work to restore. Says it can't find c:\FTV\xmbc but it is there.

Code:

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
connected to 192.168.1.120:5555
cannot stat 'c:\FTV\xbmc\': No such file or directory

C:\FTV>dir
 Volume in drive C is DRIVE C
 Volume Serial Number is AE58-1BCA

 Directory of C:\FTV

05/03/2014  06:06 AM    <DIR>          .
05/03/2014  06:06 AM    <DIR>          ..
01/17/2014  12:33 PM           819,200 adb.exe
01/17/2014  12:33 PM            96,256 AdbWinApi.dll
01/17/2014  12:33 PM            60,928 AdbWinUsbApi.dll
05/02/2014  09:59 PM    <DIR>          apps
05/02/2014  09:54 PM           563,712 FTV Side App Installer.exe
05/03/2014  06:06 AM    <DIR>          napps
04/24/2014  11:07 AM            62,058 Splash.png
[B]05/03/2014  08:36 AM    <DIR>          xbmc[/B]
               5 File(s)      1,602,154 bytes
               5 Dir(s)  653,499,912,192 bytes free

Just released v0.4 that fixes the bug... enjoy

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