FireTV 1 (bueller) TWRP Recovery

[jlaing2607]

Ask and ye shall receive... This has the looping fix and a possible 720 fix.

Does anybody have TWRP test8 or test9 for download? Both of the Mediafire links are dead. I'm running AFTV gen 1 with latest clockwork and ROM version 51.1.6.3_516012020. I've tried 2 different TV/monitors but still getting the blinking/looping.

 

[Y314K]

Does anybody have TWRP test8 or test9 for download? Both of the Mediafire links are dead. I'm running AFTV gen 1 with latest clockwork and ROM version 51.1.6.3_516012020. I've tried 2 different TV/monitors but still getting the blinking/looping.

Asking for TWRP test 8 or 9 is like asking for a beta. TWRP v7 which is in the OP (First Post) is the Final version of all those "test". So that is what you need.

This is the best guide out there:

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-1/

Make sure you do the Full boot loader Unlocking if possible too. Go thru all the prerequisite requirements one by one. Just replace the part about v6 to v7. In your stated case above you will only follow "Section 1: Fire TV 1 on 51.1.6.3 or older" & the TWRP file you will use is the TWRP image "July 4, 2016 - TWRP Image 3.0.0-7 (md5sum: cda1a1c1cdd3e25a1caa86f5a5de1eee)". Once TWRP is installed correctly. That means you can reboot to it using a USB keyboard. You are set. All future updates of TWRP will happen thru the PreRooted ROM (Unless stated otherwise by RBox).

Make sure you use MD5 files for hash checking anything you are flashing thru TWRP. It really helps with file integrity. You don't need to do a Factory Reset & NEVER DO A /SYSTEM wipe unless you are an expert. When ever you do a /SYSTEM wipe you have to flash a PreRooted ROM before rebooting or you will brick your FTV1. Flashing the PreRooted ROM will wipe /System for you. So you never have to go out of your way to do that. You can always do a Cache & Dalvik wipe of you are having any issues. Those can help. But are rarely needed. I myself keep a USB Stick with all the files I need just for updating my FTV1's. Makes things a lot simpler.

If you have ?'s or don't understand something ask NOW. A lot of folks that brick their FTV1's wait to ask for help in the middle of the process or after it's to late.

 

[jlaing2607]

Asking for TWRP test 8 or 9 is like asking for a beta. TWRP v7 which is in the OP (First Post) is the Final version of all those "test". So that is what you need.

This is the best guide out there:

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-1/

Make sure you do the Full boot loader Unlocking if possible too. Go thru all the prerequisite requirements one by one. Just replace the part about v6 to v7. In your stated case above you will only follow "Section 1: Fire TV 1 on 51.1.6.3 or older" & the TWRP file you will use is the TWRP image "July 4, 2016 - TWRP Image 3.0.0-7 (md5sum: cda1a1c1cdd3e25a1caa86f5a5de1eee)". Once TWRP is installed correctly. That means you can reboot to it using a USB keyboard. You are set. All future updates of TWRP will happen thru the PreRooted ROM (Unless stated otherwise by RBox).

Make sure you use MD5 files for hash checking anything you are flashing thru TWRP. It really helps with file integrity. You don't need to do a Factory Reset & NEVER DO A /SYSTEM wipe unless you are an expert. When ever you do a /SYSTEM wipe you have to flash a PreRooted ROM before rebooting or you will brick your FTV1. Flashing the PreRooted ROM will wipe /System for you. So you never have to go out of your way to do that. You can always do a Cache & Dalvik wipe of you are having any issues. Those can help. But are rarely needed. I myself keep a USB Stick with all the files I need just for updating my FTV1's. Makes things a lot simpler.

If you have ?'s or don't understand something ask NOW. A lot of folks that brick their FTV1's wait to ask for help in the middle of the process or after it's to late.

Thanks worked like a champ. It was late last night realized today I using 3.0.0.-6 instead of -7.

 

[mcmanuf]

delete

 

[1jimmy007]

In tall twrp 3.0.0-7 recovery

Does anybody have TWRP test8 or test9 for download? Both of the Mediafire links are dead. I'm running AFTV gen 1 with latest clockwork and ROM version 51.1.6.3_516012020. I've tried 2 different TV/monitors but still getting the blinking/looping.

Install twrp 3.0.0-7 recovery, then jump to Bueller rom 5.2.1.2_r1. Have this rom in SD card before you do recovery change. And or have the 51.1.6.3 rom there too. I've learned to have a rom in SD card because I've lost or but had recovery and was able to bail out by load safe rom.

After good recovery change over and 5.2.1.2 rom. Then load SD card with latest 5.2.4.1_r1 and flash that if you like...

 

[null0pointer]

I was able to flash CWM, Rbox boot manager and fireos 3 via TWRP
once I was fully on CWM/FireOS 3 I was able to push the the stock recovery via ADB then the updates downloaded automatically until I got to the latest version.
I also found out If you flash the old firmwares you can only register the device with a code from amazon that they send via email.

I'm in the same boat... any chance you could post a little more detail on how exactly you accomplished this?

Thanks.

 

[Matt_7]

Currently I have:
July 4, 2016 - TWRP Image 3.0.0-7 (md5sum: cda1a1c1cdd3e25a1caa86f5a5de1eee)

How do I update to:
July 7, 2016 - v2 (md5sum: 8f65187cb0cbc190a7d64f512ae3ede2) ?

Thanks.

 

[Y314K]

Currently I have:
July 4, 2016 - TWRP Image 3.0.0-7 (md5sum: cda1a1c1cdd3e25a1caa86f5a5de1eee)

How do I update to:
July 7, 2016 - v2 (md5sum: 8f65187cb0cbc190a7d64f512ae3ede2) ?

Thanks.

For FTV1's there are is No v2. TWRP v3.0.0-7 is the latest. And flashing the latest PreRooted ROM is the Method to update when an update becomes available.

 

[Matt_7]

For FTV1's there are is No v2. TWRP v3.0.0-7 is the latest. And flashing the latest PreRooted ROM is the Method to update when an update becomes available.

I've already flashed to 5.2.4.1_r2 yesterday but didn't install "July 7, 2016 - v2 (md5sum: 8f65187cb0cbc190a7d64f512ae3ede2)"...can I now:

1) adb push bueller_recovery_v2.zip /sdcard/
2) adb reboot recovery
3) In TWRP, select install bueller_recovery_v2.zip

Thanks.

 

[Y314K]

I've already flashed to 5.2.4.1_r2 yesterday but didn't install "July 7, 2016 - v2 (md5sum: 8f65187cb0cbc190a7d64f512ae3ede2)"...can I now:

1) adb push bueller_recovery_v2.zip /sdcard/
2) adb reboot recovery
3) In TWRP, select install bueller_recovery_v2.zip

Thanks.

Flashing 5.2.4.1_r2 already put the latest TWRP Recovery.

Trying to find what bueller_recovery_v2 you keep mentioning is.....

K, I see what your talking about... Will try to verify which version of the last TWRP Recovery the last PreRooted ROM comes with. My best guess is it is v2. I think @rbox just didnt noted in the changelog posts. But will try to verify that. Will let you know as soon as I find out.

Is everything working fine for you or is there something making sure v2 is what you got might fix ?

 

[Y314K]

I've already flashed to 5.2.4.1_r2 yesterday but didn't install "July 7, 2016 - v2 (md5sum: 8f65187cb0cbc190a7d64f512ae3ede2)"...can I now:

1) adb push bueller_recovery_v2.zip /sdcard/
2) adb reboot recovery
3) In TWRP, select install bueller_recovery_v2.zip

Thanks.

K, so you almost had me confused.

There are only 2 official TWRP Recoveries for FTV1's. The original v3.0.0-6 & the latest v3.0.0-7.

If you already flashed any rooted FTV1 with a PreRooted FW released after July 4th, 2016. Then you have the latest FTV1 TWRP Recovery v3.0.0-7.

The v1 & v2 releases are different installers of TWRP specifically for those that rooted their FTV1's when on FireOS 5. It is what they use to flash TWRP the first time. The .IMG releases are for those upgrading from FireOS 3 on CWM to FireOS 5 & TWRP. Hence there is a .IMG for TWRP 3.0.0-6 & 3.0.0-7 & a v1 & v2 TWRP 3.0.0-6. & 3.0.0-7. This is also flashed only the first time.

Any TWRP upgrades after that are taking care in the PreRooted FTV1 ROM.

If you try to flash v2 onto a 5.2.4.1_r2 FTV1 at best nothing will happen & at worst you might mess your device up. You are already at the latest TWRP v3.0.0-7. Just reboot into TWRP. You should see your current version number in the upper left corner.

The only time anybody would manually/personally flash v2 is if you are staying on a pre July 4th, 2016 PreRooted ROM to run FireStarter/FireStooper & you still wish to upgrade your TWRP to the latest v3.0.0-7 without touching your PreRooted ROM. Very few folks check those boxes.

 

[Matt_7]

K, so you almost had me confused.

There are only 2 official TWRP Recoveries for FTV1's. The original v3.0.0-6 & the latest v3.0.0-7.

If you already flashed any rooted FTV1 with a PreRooted FW released after July 4th, 2016. Then you have the latest FTV1 TWRP Recovery v3.0.0-7.

The v1 & v2 releases are different installers of TWRP specifically for those that rooted their FTV1's when on FireOS 5. It is what they use to flash TWRP the first time. The .IMG releases are for those upgrading from FireOS 3 on CWM to FireOS 5 & TWRP. Hence there is a .IMG for TWRP 3.0.0-6 & 3.0.0-7 & a v1 & v2 TWRP 3.0.0-6. & 3.0.0-7. This is also flashed only the first time.

Any TWRP upgrades after that are taking care in the PreRooted FTV1 ROM.

If you try to flash v2 onto a 5.2.4.1_r2 FTV1 at best nothing will happen & at worst you might mess your device up. You are already at the latest TWRP v3.0.0-7. Just reboot into TWRP. You should see your current version number in the upper left corner.

The only time anybody would manually/personally flash v2 is if you are staying on a pre July 4th, 2016 PreRooted ROM to run FireStarter/FireStooper & you still wish to upgrade your TWRP to the latest v3.0.0-7 without touching your PreRooted ROM. Very few folks check those boxes.

Wow, luckily I didn't do anything yet!

One last question, now that the file "bueller_recovery_v2.zip" is at " /sdcard/" (adb push bueller_recovery_v2.zip /sdcard/), how do I delete it (to prevent accidentally executing it in the future). I've ES File Explorer, under what file/directory/folder is this /sdcard/?

Thanks.

 

[Y314K]

Wow, luckily I didn't do anything yet!

One last question, now that the file "bueller_recovery_v2.zip" is at " /sdcard/" (adb push bueller_recovery_v2.zip /sdcard/), how do I delete it (to prevent accidentally executing it in the future). I've ES File Explorer, under what file/directory/folder is this /sdcard/?

Thanks.

In ES File Explorer go to Local & Home on the left side menu. That zip file should be outside the folders towards the bottom.

 

[Matt_7]

In ES File Explorer go to Local & Home on the left side menu. That zip file should be outside the folders towards the bottom.

OK, got it!

Are the folders and files in that directory "Home" delectable? (most of the folders are empty) and I also see:
? bootmenu.img
? bueller-twrp_3.0.0.7.img
? PrimePhotosAppDisa bledState.
? recovery.img
bueller_recovery_v2.zip (I already deleted)

Thanks.

 

[Y314K]

OK, got it!

Are the folders and files in that directory "Home" delectable? (most of the folders are empty) and I also see:
? bootmenu.img
? bueller-twrp_3.0.0.7.img
? PrimePhotosAppDisa bledState.
? recovery.img
bueller_recovery_v2.zip (I already deleted)

Thanks.

I usually don't like to tell folks to delete any files. Since I don't want to be held accountable for any bricking.

The best I can tell you is that since I use a USB Drive to flash things. And I've used TWRP to Factory Reset on one of my updates of my PreRooted ROM. The only file from your list I have in my SDCard directory is "PrimePhotosAppDisa bledState.". All the others I think where removed on my last Factory Reset if I am not mistaken or where installed from a USB Drive. Hence never uploaded to the internal SDCard.

If you plan to delete them. Just be ready with a USB Stick with the latest PreRooted ROM in case you need to reflash it. But I doubt it.

 

[Matt_7]

I usually don't like to tell folks to delete any files. Since I don't want to be held accountable for any bricking.

The best I can tell you is that since I use a USB Drive to flash things. And I've used TWRP to Factory Reset on one of my updates of my PreRooted ROM. The only file from your list I have in my SDCard directory is "PrimePhotosAppDisa bledState.". All the others I think where removed on my last Factory Reset if I am not mistaken or where installed from a USB Drive. Hence never uploaded to the internal SDCard.

If you plan to delete them. Just be ready with a USB Stick with the latest PreRooted ROM in case you need to reflash it. But I doubt it.

Got it! You are a smart guy.

Thank you very much for all your help and may you have a great day!

 

[Y314K]

Got it! You are a smart guy.

Thank you very much for all your help and may you have a great day!

I just read a lot... The smart guys are RBox, Elias from AFTVNews, SymLinks, Nylm & countless others sharing what they code or figure or find out.

For us non-coders... I always say... SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE!! (Unless there is an embargo by the coder/maker)

 

[swofra]

Hey all,
Snapshot for those who appreciate brevity (longer explanation below):
FIRE TV1 51.1.6.3 (516012020), loaded with CM 6.0.5.1.4a and a confirmed fully unlocked bootloader.
Normal boot sequence for this device is RBox's Boot Menu, then a couple flashes of snow/static, and then the Amazon OS loads.
Tried to install TWRP 3.0.0-7 so I could upgrade to OS5. Verified checksum of the TWRP good.
Failed to exit out of #root before entering "adb reboot recovery" after uploading TWRP.
Result is continuous reboot of snow/static - never gets to TWRP, boot menu or any screen.
Have not shut the device off or rebooted. Tried killall recovery, restoring TWRP, and restoring CM to no effect...now I can't even connect to the device.

More descriptive below:
Hope your day is going better than mine...thought I'd throw this out to the crowd and the experts to see if anyone else had seen this before: After attempting to upgrade FireOS 3 to 5 on my FIRE TV1 51.1.6.3 (516012020) all I get is a continuous reboot of snow...the static stuff that used to play on TVs after midnight back in the day before infomercials became a thing. No TWRP, no recovery screen, nothing, just several flashed of snow. Anyway, I was trying to install TWRP 3.0.0-7 onto my fully unlocked (and confirmed unlocked) bootloader. I also have CM 6.0.5.1.4a installed and confirmed that before starting as well. Downloaded the TWRP file, confirmed with checksum and did everything by the book until the end when I failed to exit out of root before entering "adb reboot recovery". On my usual bootup sequence I get a flash or two of "snow" after Rbox's v1.0 screen and before the amazon screen, but it last about 2 seconds.
This time when it started snowing I was concerned because it happened right away. I've never seen a screen of anything other than snow. I let it go a couple of times and then tried killall recovery as suggested in the front of this thread, which had zero effect. As recommended, I also have NOT rebooted (and still haven't). When I looked in adblink it said it was connected but connection status was recovery. I went back in root -- which gave me the hashtag but with a weird 6N after it instead of the word "root". Tried to reinstall TWRP and then CM to no effect....still just gives me the snow. troubleshot for a couple of hours with no success. Once when connected with adblink I hit Stop ADB. Now I can't even connect to it...still haven't powered it off though. Is there any hope for my little friend or did I slaughter him carelessly? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[swofra]

Update: It is now hung on the white amazon logo boot screen. I tried a couple of USB wired keyboards but they didn't have any effect. I saw that the favored keyboard was the Logitech k400, which isn't wired. What is the keyboard requirement? If they are keyboards with wireless USB dongle connections would they have to have been set up prior to any issues? Or can it be a wired keyboard with a USB connection but not all are compatible? Thanks in advance for any assistance you might be able to provide.

 

[coolllman]

Hello! I have fire tv 1 with 51.1.6.3 rooted with dirtycow not bootloader fully unlocked, what i need to install twrp?
In this tread wrote on fire tv OS3 install twrp for only bootloader fully unlocked.

Update: I manualy update to 5.0.5 and rooted with kingroot, now i do install twrp!!!