[ROOT] Amazon Fire TV 2 (Updated)

[go2xraj]

did you extract the zip or just try to click into it and run the file? Make sure you extract the entire zip to a folder.

I extracted the folder and did but still same error..

 

[rutinh]

My Fire TV 2 (runs on 5.0.4 FW) keeps stuck on Addr: 0x1d54a600, I do not know how to do next. Would some one help me out?

 

[ImCoKeMaN]

I extracted the folder and did but still same error..

Do you see version.txt in that folder you extracted? What os? Permissions ok? Running the script from that folder?

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My Fire TV 2 (runs on 5.0.4 FW) keeps stuck on Addr: 0x1d54a600, I do not know how to do next. Would some one help me out?

Restart the process and see if it works on second try it has resume built in to the process.

 

[go2xraj]

Yeah version. Txt was there in the folder.
I tried in Windows Linux and Mac
All says the same error


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[DigitalBobby]

That's very unusual since the new method is mainly merging all scripts into one. The build.prop check stores the file in memory vs disk but that's it. It uses the same function for the read of the mmc. You are seeing it finish quickly because lastaddr.txt is present and at the end. Looks like it might be a good idea to remove it in the script if it gets to the end without an error.

ROOT success on 5.0.4 firmware after removing lastaddr.txt and using the first method to gain root, OTA also disabled

Patching patch_4b4e5400.img...
1024+0 records in
1024+0 records out
1024 bytes (1.0 kB) copied, 0.0208536 s, 49.1 kB/s
Addr: 0x50dc5400
Addr: 0x50dc5600


Conclusion:
I was only able to root using the first method, by removing the lastaddr.txt script and using the 5.0.4 system.root.img, 5.04 system.diff.img and running the ./patch_mmc.sh 0x00000000058e0000 system.root.img system.diff # process took about 2 hours.

I was not able to root using the second(newest) method, after running numerous times the sudo ./root_aftv2.py , i keep getting error: serial protocol mismatch

THANKS again @zeroepoch

 

[ultimate_spy_binns]

Thanks worked great for me.

Here is a mini tutorial of the commands i used, bearing in mind I was pre-rooted on the older firmware 5.0.3.1
so I first had to return my box to stock and enable updates again.

wget http://download.zeroepoch.com/aftv2/5.0.3.1/system.orig.img.gz
gunzip system.orig.img.gz
adb push system.orig.img /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
pm enable com.amazon.device.software.ota
dd if=/data/local/tmp/system.orig.img of=/dev/block/platform/mtk-msdc.0/by-name/system bs=1m
sync
reboot

After you have entered the following commands your box will reboot, next you will need to do a factory reset of your box, and then click on settings/system/about/and then click on "check for system updates"this will update your firmware to 5.0.4 the latest one.

Now I used this in a virtual machine in linux.

http://download.zeroepoch.com/aftv2/5.0.4/root-aftv2-5.0.4.zip
Execute sudo ./root_aftv2.py

This successfully worked for me

 

[sidlas]

not working on dell laptop always stop at different addresses with no messages or with writing time out error.
connected to desktop running with out problems.

 

[thecrock]

Follow the instructions
Cant be easier thank you..

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[shimonm]

thank you

NOTE: This procedure is only for stock devices. The safest way to upgrade rooted devices is still being worked out.

This is an updated thread for rooting the Amazon Fire TV 2. A newer and simpler rooting procedure has been developed and tested by a number of users, but the guides were not updated until now. We have decided to publish the guides on the wiki section of the repo website since it allows other primary contributors to edit the guides as well so we can share the work (currently just @ImCoKeMaN). For those interested in jumping straight to it follow the link below:

https://gitlab.com/zeroepoch/aftv2-tools/wikis/home

I have also uploaded the associated zip files to this thread as sort of a mirror. The above guide provides support for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux. As of right now the procedure supports 5.0.3.1 and 5.0.4, but a unique zip file is required for each version. It does check the version when starting the root procedure so you'll have a chance to grab the correct one just in case. The original scripts are all located and will continue to be maintained in the git repo located here:

https://gitlab.com/zeroepoch/aftv2-tools

This new thread will serve as a place to ask questions and discuss the newer rooting procedure while the old thread will be more historical or for advanced users who are trying some new things using the preloader interface.

work grain with mac

 

[zeroepoch]

not working on dell laptop always stop at different addresses with no messages or with writing time out error.
connected to desktop running with out problems.

We've had a number of reports from people using laptops (especially Windows) where it will hang and you have to run it a few times, but desktops seem to mostly work. Thanks for the report it adds a bit more evidence to that claim.

 

[efaden]

Are there instructions for returning to stock on 5.0.4?

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[sidlas]

not a few times good thing its have resume,and not briking... you need restart bat file and power off on unit,i did that 20 times,after moved to desktop,it stoped 1 more time anyway but just once. now everything ok,watching movies on kodi . don't use laptops! thanks zeroepoch.

We've had a number of reports from people using laptops (especially Windows) where it will hang and you have to run it a few times, but desktops seem to mostly work. Thanks for the report it adds a bit more evidence to that claim.

 

[spotmark]

I just started the root process, will it wipe my FTV? Will I need to reinstall Kodi?

 

[deanr1977]

I just started the root process, will it wipe my FTV? Will I need to reinstall Kodi?

When I done It I done straight from a fresh box, but as far as I know/read about it no it won't, you should be able to carry on but with all your data intact still

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[luv2rip]

Hi Guys,

Need some help.

I got a brand new Fire TV 2. Got it updated to 5.0.4 and followed instructions from, https://gitlab.com/zeroepoch/aftv2-tools/wikis/macosx on my MacOSX with El Capitan.

No progress from "Waiting for preloader..."

Installed the Python, pyserial, disabled csrutil (SIP) ..

I also tried same on Mint Linux/Ubuntu (vm / no VM) with appropriate instructions for the 5.0.4, nothing

Can see the Fire TV connected via USB (adb devices shows the fire tv)

 

[spotmark]

Took 2hrs. 10min. and all went well. Kodi remained, but I did have to redo the repo. Thanks for such a simple root method.

 

[zeroepoch]

Hi Guys,

Need some help.

I got a brand new Fire TV 2. Got it updated to 5.0.4 and followed instructions from, https://gitlab.com/zeroepoch/aftv2-tools/wikis/macosx on my MacOSX with El Capitan.

No progress from "Waiting for preloader..."

Installed the Python, pyserial, disabled csrutil (SIP) ..

I also tried same on Mint Linux/Ubuntu (vm / no VM) with appropriate instructions for the 5.0.4, nothing

Can see the Fire TV connected via USB (adb devices shows the fire tv)

Make sure you don't have a data transfer cable with circuitry in the middle. It should be straight wires. That's the most common problem when it won't handshake.

 

[Largewoodenspoon]

Am an hour into rooting 5.0.4. Fingers crossed it all goes well using windows method.

 

[spotmark]

Am an hour into rooting 5.0.4. Fingers crossed it all goes well using windows method.

Just did it on my Windows 10 machine last night. Worked like a charm.

 

[luv2rip]

Make sure you don't have a data transfer cable with circuitry in the middle. It should be straight wires. That's the most common problem when it won't handshake.

Hi Zeroepoch,

This is the cable I picked up from Fry's last evening.
http://www.frys.com/product/8070764

I was just excited to receive my new AFTV2 , that I might have not been careful. I will check posts to see if I miss something.

If u happen to have any links to the right cable , Amazon, BesBuy (sucks !!), Fry's , Walmart I would appreciate it.

Thanks
l2r