FireStarter/AppStarter Boot & Key Mapping thru XPosed Edge Pro

Already had an idea to possible getting some of the FireStarter options back thru XPosed Modules mentioned in a thread. But once @SimLynks - [TOTAL MOD] Playing With Fire excellent tutorial was release. I was able to guess that XPosed Edge Pro would be the best option to try. Thanks @SimLynks for the great MOD.

This is a walk-thru on how to get the old FireStarter Boot & Home button options working again using the fullest XPosed Module I've seen. This is only fully compatible with ROOTED FireTV (Sticks). This should work for just about any app including FireStarter, AppStarter, Kodi, SPMC, MrMC, etc. This will let you upgrade past FireOS 5.0.5 to the latest FireOS 5 Pre-Rooted roms & enjoy the new UI & bug fixes. A mouse is not require for installing or changing XPosed Edge settings. Since long pressing brings out sub-menus.

Requirements:

1. Rooted FireTV device.
2. XPosed Edge Pro. (More Triggers for boot startup is only available in the Pro version)
Should work on either FireOS 5 or even FireOS 3.
3. Must have installed XPosed Module & Manager App.
4. You have a functioning FireStarter or AppStarter or Kodi or SPMC, MrMC, etc.
5. Read the whole post before getting started.

You do not need the Pro version but @ $1.99 it is a great way to support the developer of this module. And the Pro version will let you do more with this module.

Download & install XPosed Edge Pro v3.9. This can be done thru sideloading. Since the Pro version is needed. Once you have it installed & checked. You will need to reboot your device for it to become active. Change the following settings after you reboot your device. The last setting will not work unless you have the XPosed Edge module activated. And for that you must do a reboot on your device.

1. Start XPosed Edge. Go down to "More triggers". (Only available in the Pro version)


2. Choose "Boot completed".


3. Choose "App".


4. Choose "FireStarter/AppStarter" or "Kodi" or "SPMC" or "MrMC". Depending on your taste.


5. Now your "Boot completed " should show the icon of the App you choose.


6. Now hit back once. And go up to "Keys".


7. Now choose "Home".


8. You should have the option to change "Click", "Double click" & "Long press".


9. Go to & choose "Click".


10. Go to "App".


11. Choose "FireStarter/AppStarter" or "Kodi" or "SPMC" or "MrMC". Depending on your taste.


12. Now your "Click " should show the icon of the App you choose.


13. Now go down to "Double click".


14. In my case I choose to go "Home" when ever I "Double click". You can choose something else.
( I was not able to choose/find "Settings" like we could before. Might be a FW bug. Wonder if that got fix on the latest update.)


15. You should see the icon of what ever you choose for your "Double click". I decided to leave the long press as default.


16. Now go up to "Home".


17. Now long press "OK/Enter" on "Home" until you get to the check box menu.


18. In the check box menu choose "Enable".


19. You will now see the a check in the checkbox for "Home".


20. Hit back one time to go back to the main menu.


21. On the main menu. Go to "Keys" & long press until the checkbox menu shows up.


22. Then choose "Enable".


23. You should now see a check in the "Keys" checkbox & you should see a small popup letting you know that "Key control on" is activated.


Congrats. You now have a FireStarter/AppStarter auto-starting at bootup. And you have full control over your Home button.

I only tried this with AppStarter so there might be some minor tweaks that need to be done with FireStarter or Kodi or SPMC or MrMC but they should be minor. Let us know how it goes for you'll.

Thanks to @SimLynks post here for clarifying that the Pro version is needed to follow this walk-thru. He did mention an option to use his [TOTAL MOD] Playing With Fire directions on how to disable the default FireTV launcher. I myself prefer to just pay the $1.99 for the Pro version. But you do have a choice.

- Will add "running apps list" pics & option in the next few days.

- Updated the walk-thru to reflect that the XPosed Edge Pro version is required to follow it.

Metconnect2000 said:

Thanks for the great guide! Do you have a first gen stick? I was wondering about the performance on it with this set up. I'm currently still on 5.05 with my first gen stick. I had tried never ROM previously but it had noticable lags. Went back to 5.05.

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All my devices are Rooted FireTV 1's.

netgar said:

I'm sorry for asking newbie question regards Must have installed XPosed Module & Manager App.
Where can I find xposed module and manager app?
One more, is anyway I could get rid of kingroot?
I have twrp installed, is any way I could just load any fresh prerooted ROM? My Amazon version is 5.2.1.0 and I wish I could have working firestarter. If I ask too much please disregard my post.5.2.1.0
Thank you

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The XPosed version depends which FTV device you have. Can you be more specific ? FT1, FTV2 or FTVS1 ?

Best XPosed tutorial is in Section 4:

http://marksmods.com/Hack-the-Fire-TV/How-to-Install-Android-TV-on-the-Fire-TV-page2.html#xposed

I usually install the zip XPosed Framework right after installing a PreRooted ROM.

To get rid of KinRoot just follow this guide & reflash your PreRooted ROM:

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-factory-reset-a-rooted-fire-tv-using-twrp-custom-recovery/

netgar said:

Thank you so much for your help. I use FTV2.
So, just do factory reset, I bet if I do it I will loose my kingroot and my ROM won't be rooted is it right?
Is is possible to wipe the system somehow in TWRP and just flash prerooted ROM?
Thank you again...

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1. When rooted & with TWRP installed. Only do Factory Reset from TWRP.

2. You never need to include /System in any wipe. Even Factory Reset. Since flashing a PreRooted ROM will take care of /System.

3. If you ever do wipe /System make sure you flash a PreRooted ROM before any reboot or power down or you will brick.

4. For FTV1's & FTV2's I strongly recommend you use a Fat32 USB stick to flash anything on TWRP.

netgar said:

Ohh... I installed prerooted ROM and I did factory reset from TWRP and I stocked on "formatting cashe using make_ext4fs..." for the last 20min or more
Thats mean I bricked it? ohhh

Right now I loop coming back to TWRP and reboots again What to do to fix it?

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Seems you where using the old FireOS 3 external storage script. Not sure there was an .zip uninstall for it. Did u always had a USB Drive/Stick connected to your device ? Are you still connecting to it ?

Actually that was never used on FTV2's.

Try to do a Factory Reset in TWRP but don't reboot (hit the HOME button on the middle-bottom). Then flash the PreRooted ROM. Then reboot. But take the USB stick out after it starts to reboot.

netgar said:

I dont use USB stick, just ds card.

This is what I get when Iam trying to flash prerooted ROM

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Never seen that error. You'll need a USB hub to try using a USB keyboard & USB stick. Also make sure you include a MD5 file so TWRP can verify the PreRooted ROM is not corrupted.

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-use-twrps-built-in-md5-file-integrity-checker-to-avoid-bricking/

You can try using the SDCard again. Just add a MD5 file for the TWRP verification.

netgar said:

This is something to do with "cache"
Please look at this: https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/help/fire-tv-2-boot-loop-twrp-t3648309
Looks like it is the same problem.

how to run this command in adb shell? I have no clue

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For TWRP terminal you just go to Advanced in the main TWRP menu. You can find it there. Then follow RBox link info for cache loop.

So make sure you have Cache UNMounted in the TWRP mount menu first. Before you run the command.