FireTV 1 (bueller) Full Bootloader Unlock

[bpugliese]

Depends on how you got there, but if you have CWM, you're best bet is to just try the sysrq.

I do have CWM, but I had no luck trying sysreq, it seems the keyboard doesn't even get to the point of being powered on. I'll try searching about sysreq and see if there are any other tips about that, but I think that if my best shot is that, this unit is already lost.

 

[dk1keith]

You never did the full unlock. You can't use fastboot with the partial unlock.

I have CWM and have installed your custom rom. How can I tell if I have a fully unlocked or partial unlock? is it the root prompt when in adb shell? that prompt says [email protected]:/ #

 

[rbox]

I have CWM and have installed your custom rom. How can I tell if I have a fully unlocked or partial unlock? is it the root prompt when in adb shell? that prompt says [email protected]:/ #

Yes. If when it's booted and you do adb shell and get a root prompt, that means it's got the full unlock.

 

[TROJAN4EVR]

When I turn the device on, it gets stuck on the white amazon logo. Fastboot is as I've already posted. I've tried using keyboard Alt + Sysreq + i to get to recovery but it didn't work. I think that sums it up.
If there's any other relevant info I can still provide, please let me know.

Connect via fastboot when at the white amazon logo screen.
Type the following 3 commands:
fastboot devices
fastboot continue
fastboot continue

If you have boot loader fully unlocked and you have rbox's boot kernel installed the 2nd command above will hopefully boot you into the boot kernel and if you're quick enough you can connect a usb keyboard so you can select recovery. Otherwise entering the third command will hopefully boot you into the amazon home screen. Let us know if it works. Good Luck.

 

[dk1keith]

Great thanks

 

[TROJAN4EVR]

I do have CWM, but I had no luck trying sysreq, it seems the keyboard doesn't even get to the point of being powered on. I'll try searching about sysreq and see if there are any other tips about that, but I think that if my best shot is that, this unit is already lost.

When I turn the device on, it gets stuck on the white amazon logo. Supposedly can't connect via adb. Fastboot is as I've already posted. I've tried using keyboard Alt + Sysreq + i to get to recovery but it didn't work. I think that sums it up.
If there's any other relevant info I can still provide, please let me know.

Connect via fastboot when at the white amazon logo screen.
Type the following 3 commands:
fastboot devices
fastboot continue
fastboot continue

If you have boot loader fully unlocked and you have rbox's boot kernel installed the 2nd command above will hopefully boot you into the boot kernel and if you're quick enough you can connect a usb keyboard so you can select recovery. Otherwise entering the third command will hopefully boot you into the amazon home screen. Let us know if it works. Good Luck.

Have you tried fastboot continue command? Also with regard to entering "Alt + i + Sysreq",...you need to be sure youre pressing all keys at the same time and just keep pressing in unison at a steady rate....I've had to press all three keys in unison at least 10 or more times before the screen flickers to boot into cwm. I use a basic dell usb keyboard: At the same time, I press the "alt" key with my left thumb, the "i" key with my left index finger and the "SysRq" with my right index finger. The sequence has to be done at exactly the same time and at a constant rate. You can't mess it up as once you do it correctly...the screen will tell you because it will flicker and then boot into CWM. Good luck!!!

 

[moeduss]

Sorry Found answer to question. Thanks.

 

[schybiorz]

is there also a chance to fully unlock the bootloader from the aftv2 devices?

 

[Y314K]

is there also a chance to fully unlock the bootloader from the aftv2 devices?

Bootloaders have been locked for a long while. There is no method to software unlock them on FTV Gen1 with newer FW & none of the FTV Gen 2 or FTVS's have ever been unlockable. Getting it unlocked is probably even harder then finding an exploit for root.

If there ever is a way to do it you will probably see a new thread here in Fire TV Original Android Development since it would be a huge deal.

 

[cmlusco]

I got excited whet i ran this on my ftv2. It looks like it works, but remains locked.

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[Jcagley]

I rooted my gen 2 firetv only to find it absolutely ridiculous to do so. Many apps on the Amazon side (i.e. uverse app with log in credentials) wouldn't play due to "unsecured device". The ONLY benefit I see from root, is the ability to stop forced updates. Big deal I say, as I don't believe Amazon is going to stop side loading. That works just fine without root. I unrooted my FireTV, and am now back to " normal". Another issue I see, is its constantly said that if your internet is not "fast" enough, kodi stuff won't play well. My question is why does amazone side streaming actually work beautifully, with HD sound and all, but in kodi, I struggle to keep many channels alive for more than 3-5 minutes? I'm of the belief that it's hack programming of the builds....just my opinion.

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[TROJAN4EVR]

I rooted my gen 2 firetv only to find it absolutely ridiculous to do so. Many apps on the Amazon side (i.e. uverse app with log in credentials) wouldn't play due to "unsecured device". The ONLY benefit I see from root, is the ability to stop forced updates. Big deal I say, as I don't believe Amazon is going to stop side loading. That works just fine without root. I unrooted my FireTV, and am now back to " normal". Another issue I see, is its constantly said that if your internet is not "fast" enough, kodi stuff won't play well. My question is why does amazone side streaming actually work beautifully, with HD sound and all, but in kodi, I struggle to keep many channels alive for more than 3-5 minutes? I'm of the belief that it's hack programming of the builds....just my opinion.

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Bro...use the guide for rooting on aftvnews.com....and if you don't like pre rooted rom 5.0.5.1 you can downgrade to 5.0.5...And as for kodi...are you running a build or just kodi with your favorite addons? Try official kodi jarvis 16.1 release. With the right addons and a good internet connection...everything runs great. Try schismtv moonshine build....runs great on fire tv/stick

 

[Jcagley]

I did use the guide! I just don't see any benefit at all to root. I lost functionality on the Amazon side with the only gain being blocking auto updates. Just don't see the benefit.

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[TROJAN4EVR]

I did use the guide! I just don't see any benefit at all to root. I lost functionality on the Amazon side with the only gain being blocking auto updates. Just don't see the benefit.

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You did something wrong. Guide allows you to have pre rooted 5.0.5 or 5.0.5.1 roms and amazon and kodi runs fine. As for the benefits of rooting...well that depends on what you want from your device...sorry it didn't work out for you.

 

[Jcagley]

It worked fine. I had root, confirmed. Look it up, uverse apps and others with log in credentials will NOT run on rooted devices.

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I was running the prerooted ROM. Most Amazon stuff would work. But having the uverse credentials from my parents, gave me a lot more TV options. But 90% of those channels will not run on root.

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[ldeveraux]

It worked fine. I had root, confirmed. Look it up, uverse apps and others with log in credentials will NOT run on rooted devices.

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---------- Post added at 12:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:54 PM ----------

I was running the prerooted ROM. Most Amazon stuff would work. But having the uverse credentials from my parents, gave me a lot more TV options. But 90% of those channels will not run on root.

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Try running xposed without root, see how far it gets you!

 

[Jcagley]

Why run exposed? What's that going to get me? I run xposed on my bl unlocked phone, love it for what it does on my phone. Unless xposed is going to get me TV channels, which is what my FireTV is for....don't see a need. Still haven't heard a single "good" reason for root....js. See absolutely no benefit whatsoever.

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Bro...use the guide for rooting on aftvnews.com....and if you don't like pre rooted rom 5.0.5.1 you can downgrade to 5.0.5...And as for kodi...are you running a build or just kodi with your favorite addons? Try official kodi jarvis 16.1 release. With the right addons and a good internet connection...everything runs great. Try schismtv moonshine build....runs great on fire tv/stick

I am using 16.1. Have tried several builds, from beast, Royalist, forget one I have now. It's always the same issues with the live channels. Horribly pixelated most channels. Dropped feeds constantly. If my connection were not fast enough, how can I stream 1080 AND dolby sound on Amazon side just fine...for days on end, and never even buffer?

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[ldeveraux]

Why run exposed? What's that going to get me? I run xposed on my bl unlocked phone, love it for what it does on my phone. Unless xposed is going to get me TV channels, which is what my FireTV is for....don't see a need. Still haven't heard a single "good" reason for root....js. See absolutely no benefit whatsoever.

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OK well good for you I guess? Are you looking for someone to explain the benefits of root? Or for someone to give you a convincing reason to root? Because you've clearly made a decision against it and are, for some reason, trying to convince others you're correct. I don't see why it matters to you that much, just let everyone else root in peace.

 

[Jcagley]

OK well good for you I guess? Are you looking for someone to explain the benefits of root? Or for someone to give you a convincing reason to root? Because you've clearly made a decision against it and are, for some reason, trying to convince others you're correct. I don't see why it matters to you that much, just let everyone else root in peace.

No, I get your point, for lack of a better word. Root away! I thought forums were to discuss and ask questions, and yes, I was looking for a convincing reason to root. I see no benefit in it with the side loading available. So that was the crux of my statements.

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[the_chinaman]

No, I get your point, for lack of a better word. Root away! I thought forums were to discuss and ask questions, and yes, I was looking for a convincing reason to root. I see no benefit in it with the side loading available. So that was the crux of my statements.

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Mate, then don't root!

People here trying to offer advice as you have obviously fecked things up on your device, your issues are not widespread and many are enjoying a hassle free root.

So, keep walking, nothing for you to see here!