[Guide] [ROM] (mantis) Fire TV Stick 4K Prerooted Android TV Rom (6.2.7.6)
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Does anybody has access to update links for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max (codename AFTKA)? Would it be possible to port it to the Fire TV Stick 4k (codename AFTMM) so that Android 9 would be possible... 
I had the same problem, also with original prime video app (black screen) when coming from a newer rom. Fixed it by flashing the older TZ firmware which I extracted from here. I attached a flashable zip to downgrade only the tz.img.
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Thanks! This is working perfectly fine. Even the voice input in LeanKey Keyboard is working!
@burcbuluklu maybe add these instructions to the first post to remove the "not working" section?
I just tried to install this ROM. But the problem is, that after installing the rom and doing a factory data reset, when it starts the Firestick after checking the network it goes for update check and can not be skipped. Any solution for this please?
thx mate, worked well! Only downside is that leanback launcher is not default anymore after booting (nlack screen) have to long press apps button and sstart leanback. btw is it possible to update leanback launcher to newest version and enable recommendations? none are displayed here - even if selected.
Thx All!
Strange.. the zip only contains the tz.img. That should not affect system partition or default launcher (didn't happen to me either).
Yes, you can just replace the apk in /system/app/LeanbackLauncher.
I'm using this Version (recommendations are working for the most apps I am using): https://github.com/tsynik/LeanbackLauncher/releases
Use twrp or fx file browser, choose system(root) and give root permissions to it in magisk.
OP Thank you for your hard work putting this package together. I didn't have any problems getting it installed and have set up most of the apps. I set up my app from my PC with the Firestick still connected to my PC with an HDMI switcher. Now it's time to connect it to a TV and put it through its paces. I don't expect to have any problems.
I'm not sure. I didn't even check my sticks version first. But it had been sitting in a drawer not used for around a year or so. Wish I knew the answer. Wouldn't resetting it to factory be the thing to do if you're unsure?
Hopefully it will, but I don't have spare sticks around to spare. Guess I'll have to risk it. Thank you though.
I've flashed this rom and am very happy with it.. Except for one thing...
This rom occasionally stalls on bootup.
I turn off all my living room appliances at night (from a single voice command).
In the morning I turn everything back on, however when it stalls (which is quite frequent),
I have to unplug it and replug to get it to boot.. which is pain for the wife and kids..
I noticed someone else in the thread having the same issue - Is there a fix for it?
thanks
This rom occasionally stalls on bootup.
I turn off all my living room appliances at night (from a single voice command).
In the morning I turn everything back on, however when it stalls (which is quite frequent),
I have to unplug it and replug to get it to boot.. which is pain for the wife and kids..
I noticed someone else in the thread having the same issue - Is there a fix for it?
thanks
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18After so many trial and error, I've finally saved the latest version of my system with TWRP backup. I want to share this personal setup with you guys since it required a lot of work to debloat, install add-ons, apps, kernels and tweaks. This is a single package that contains many modifications from other threads made for simple, one-time installation. I tried to keep it close to Android TV (Nougat) exprience. However, I kept some of the Amazon software that I use like Alexa and Amazon Appstore.
Guides I found and used for this rom:
- [UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis)
- [Magisk][Module] FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons
- [Magisk][Module] Google Play Market, Services and TV Search for FireOS 6
- [KERNEL][FireTV Stick 4K] Custom Kernel For AFTV 4k - 6.2.7.7
- Customizing the Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis) - Debloat - Replace launcher and Testing
- Fire TV Stick 4K Tweaks (Need Root, Need Keyboard) Works On Any Firmware
!!Please read these threads before you begin!!!!All credit goes to those developers!!!!Do at your own risk!!
Some Info:
Android Version: 7.1.2Fire OS Version: 6.2.7.6Working TWRP Version: 3.3.1-0Installed Magisk Version: 20.4Installed launcher: Google Leanback LauncherAvailable Internal Storage after installition: 3.15 GB
Screenshots:
Contains:
- FireTV 4K Stick Add-Ons from @tsynik
- Google Play Market, Services and TV Search from @tsynik
- Custom Kernel For AFTV 4k from @Pretoriano80
- Fire TV Stick 4K Tweaks from @Skel40
Working:
- Alexa
- Voice Input of Amazon keyboard. (need to enable FireTV IME Keyboard from settings) (long press menu button for quick switch)
- Amazon Settings
- Fire TV Remote App (I highly suggest this app. Works perfect for navigation and keyboard input)
- Amazon Appstore (You can install your previous paid apps from here. Search function in amazon appstore only works with alexa)
- Google Play Store and Services
- Magisk
- Xposed
- Recommendations on launcher
- Widevine DRM (Netflix, PrimeVideo etc. works fine)
- Kodi Audio Passthrough
- Android Screen Cast
- Google Assistant
- Google Voice Search
Some useful apps that I installed (all can be uninstalled):
- FX (file manager with root access)
- Link2SD (app manager with root access. It lets you uninstall, freeze system apps or convert them to user apps and vice versa)
- Xposed Edge (simple alternative to tasker or key mapper with root access. I've mapped long-press of back button to kill foreground app)
- LeanKey Keyboard Pro (came with tsynik's magisk module and I loved it)
- Smart Youtube TV (modded youtube app that enables dozens of options. I'm using it to increase the playback speed of videos)
- MX and VLC Player (to play local or online streams)
- Aerial Dream TV (really nice screensaver that uses Apple TV visuals)
- Prime Video, Netflix, Spotify (not to make the launcher look empty)
- Xposed Framework (rovo89)
- Google TV Apps for FireOS 6 (tsynik)
- FireTV4k Selinux Fix (Pretoriano80)
- Xposed Edge
- AFTV-XM (tsynik)
- AFTV-GAPPS-XM (tsynik)
Requirements:
- OTG Adapter
- USB Keyboard/Mouse
- USB Stick Formatted Fat32
- TV or Monitor
- Firestick 4K
- Be aware that your warranty will be void.
- Backup your files.
- Unlock bootloader and install twrp using this guide.
- Download and extract Firestick 4K Android TV TWRP Backup.rar to TWRP backups path on USB stick; TWRP > BACKUPS > G070VM0984752N1Q
- Do a factory reset via TWRP (use otg adapter and keyboard/mouse to navigate)
- Restore from TWRP backup that you prepared.
- Reboot to system.
- Connect to wifi and log in to your amazon account. (still using keyboard or mouse to navigate)
- Go to Settings > Fire OS > Controllers and Bluetooth Devices and pair your Fire TV remote. (now you can ditch the keyboard)
- Enjoy.
Additional Notes:
- Developer options and USB debugging enabled.
- OTA updates disabled.
- Disable "Stay Awake" option in developer settings if you want the screensaver to start.
- Long-press to back button kills the foreground app. It makes quitting activities easier.
- Long-press to menu button opens fast keyboard switching window. It helps to switch to amazon keyboard when I use voice input.
- You can change the launcher to whatever you want. I'm happy with Leanback Launcher. I didn't try but there's this.
- Important: Never install magisk updates from magisk. Use TWRP.
- If you want to create TWRP backup, select "System Image" and "Vendor Image" insted of system and vendor.
- Suggestion: FX Web Access makes it easier to tranfer files.
- Suggestion: I think keyboard from FireTV remote app and alexa's speech to text input are the most efficient input methods if you don't have physical keyboard.
- Important:
- Installed Netflix and Spotify apps are compatible with alexa.
- I couldn't make my dualshock 4 controller work with this device. Even with the stock system. Help would be appreciated.
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Big thanks to:
- @k4y0z and @xyz` for unlocking the bootloader.
- @tsynik for building those life-saving magisk modules which is basicly the key of this build.
- @Pretoriano80 for creating a kernel which supports SDCARDFS, exFAT, F2FS, Wireguard, Advanced TCP options, CIFS and NFS, Insecure ADB.
- @bnevets27 for debloating script.
- @Skel40 for build.prop tweaks to increase performance.
- @Bertonumber1 for testing the rom.
7i'm doing experiment on this rom and google assistant seems to work (except voice search) , if you try to type it works. I bet it needs to be tweaked out , maybe removing/blocking alexa and reassigning the voice button on the remote to trigger google assistant
EDIT:
i was right, google assistant works. I've been able to use voice search and use it to control my smart home.
to make it work:
-enable google assistant in atv voice settings
-go home and agree microphone usage trying to make a search
-go in xposed edge pro
-choose a button ( i used volume down for test) and set google assistant on a key ( it is under activity > google > searchactivitytrampoline (don't forget to enable button)
-done
how to use it:
press the chosen button
and press alexa micrphone button and it will work6It's possible to interact with this ROM on first boot without a keyboard. You must useadb shellover USB. The USB cable connected to your laptop, and the FireTV Stick plugged into HDMI on your monitor.
- First make sure the device is booted and you see the FireTV stick over USB with adb with
adb devices. - Open a new shell with
adb shell. You should see a prompt showingmantis:/ $(may differ if you're not using a 4K stick.) - You have multiple options now to interact with the UI.
input keyevent <number>which allows you to send keypresses to the device as if you were working with a keyboard.input mouse tap <x> <y>which allows you to click things on screen using a grid of coordinates. The top left of your screen is x=0 and y=0. The bottom right of your screen is x=1920 and y=1080. Figuring out the exact coordinate of where you want to click will take some trial and error. Don't be afraid to try. Add more x to make the mouse click something right. Add more y to make the mouse click something in the direction of the bottom of the screen.
- The easiest option is to use the
keyeventinput.- Use the following guide to map your keypresses to numbers: https://stackoverflow.com/a/8483797/6252246
- Examples:
input keyevent 19- Up arrow on keyboardinput keyevent 20- Down arrow on keyboardinput keyevent 21- Left arrow on keyboardinput keyevent 22- Right arrow on keyboardinput keyevent 66- ENTER key on keyboardinput keyevent 29- 'A' key on keyboard
Hope this helps someone without a OTG or keyboard like me.3Ok my friend i can confirm we are good to go .
Everything intact remote paired , wifi /ethernet bluetooth all goodsmooth operation
Thank you , again excellent work3
Thank you very much. What a relief. You're the first beta testerOk my friend i can confirm we are good to go .
Everything intact remote paired , wifi /ethernet bluetooth all goodsmooth operation
Thank you , again excellent work much appreciated.
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