[KERNEL][FireTV Stick 4K] Custom Kernel For AFTV 4k - 6.2.7.7

[tokoam]

I dont see 6.2.8.0 kernel for download and use your storage mod do I require a older os build ?

 

[Pretoriano80]

I dont see 6.2.8.0 kernel for download and use your storage mod do I require a older os build ?

I probably forgot to update the OP, but you can get it from here - >https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...nel-for-aftv-4k-6-2-7-7.4005087/post-84807803

 

[tokoam]

I probably forgot to update the OP, but you can get it from here - >https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...nel-for-aftv-4k-6-2-7-7.4005087/post-84807803

Thanks for this . . I do have a general questions if I wanted to transfer files/movies to the my usb stick remotely from my computer what would be the easiest way to accomplish this ? Edit * I see stickmount does create /mnt /storage links but I cannot write to the drive . In FX when I try to copy it wants root access . When I try to grant it permission I get " This device does not appear to support the Andriod Storage Access Framework " . In ES File explorer when I try to copy anything it force quits the app . The drive is Mounted just can't write to it its formatted in ExFat . I also get an error upon a clean reboot saying appstore error this never happened until I installed the modules . Can your CIFS module be used in a windows machine if I share a folder ? I tried creating one and ES explorer can now see my share with files . But the CIFS folder does not show any mounted files .

 

[tokoam]

Does 6.2.8.0 kernel work on 8.1 ?

 

[Pretoriano80]

Does 6.2.8.0 kernel work on 8.1 ?

I have no idea! Like i said, i'm still on 6.2.8.0 and i don't see a good reason to update.

 

[tokoam]

Hi Pretoriano!

Awesome work, mate! LOVE your kernel!

I tried flashing it under 6.2.7.1, but got bootloop. How can I make this kernel work in the latest OS?

Thanks again!

I found out the hardway but if you using rbox prerooted roms the kernels wont work only use offical rom files .

 

[tokoam]

I have no idea! Like i said, i'm still on 6.2.8.0 and i don't see a good reason to update.

Thanks I will stick to 8.0 any reason why I cannot get access to write to disk ? I have 2 tested drives both Extfat and Fat32 but unable to write to them . I can view them just fine however . Also gave up on CIFS I setup a simple windows share edited the services.sh file and In main unable to see files in CIFS folder also gave them permissions to everyone so there wouldnt be any issues .

 

[Pretoriano80]

Thanks I will stick to 8.0 any reason why I cannot get access to write to disk ? I have 2 tested drives both Extfat and Fat32 but unable to write to them . I can view them just fine however . Also gave up on CIFS I setup a simple windows share edited the services.sh file and In main unable to see files in CIFS folder also gave them permissions to everyone so there wouldnt be any issues .

You are using my latest OTG mount module? Which Magisk version you have installed?

Regarding CIFS, try using the 1.7 version that i attached on the previous page of this thread.
Using CIFS module when OTG mount module is also active might be tricky because a race condition that is caused on boot (so you can play a bit with the "sleep" time after the boot is completed in the CIFS module's "service.sh" file).
Also, CIFS version can be modified, so you can try setting it to 2.1. (but i recommend modifying the "sleep" time delay before modifying CIFS version).

Unfortunately FireTV4k was always been tricky with some Magisk modules, that's why i had to use the "sleep" time on these modules.

 

[tokoam]

You are using my latest OTG mount module? Which Magisk version you have installed?

Regarding CIFS, try using the 1.7 version that i attached on the previous page of this thread.
Using CIFS module when OTG mount module is also active might be tricky because a race condition that is caused on boot (so you can play a bit with the "sleep" time after the boot is completed in the CIFS module's "service.sh" file).
Also, CIFS version can be modified, so you can try setting it to 2.1. (but i recommend modifying the "sleep" time delay before modifying CIFS version).

Unfortunately FireTV4k was always been tricky with some Magisk modules, that's why i had to use the "sleep" time on these modules.

Reguarding the module version there all up todate . V23 from magisk but I have also tried 20.4 ,22,22.1 and now 23 , and 1.4.1 of your OTG module . I will try to set sleep to 2.1 for CIFS module .

 

[Languor]

I loaded wireguard app, added config file. I can’t figure out how you guys get to options to enable the kernel part. All I have is boxes with vpn servers to connect too. I’m on 6.2.7.7 fireos. Rooted as well. Any help greatly appreciated. Without vpn I get 120mb down. And with vpn I only get about 30.

 

[yan2xme]

Can you enable USB Audio Routing on this thing like I want to use USB DAC thru OTG /w bypassing android audio drivers so I can route the audio on 3.5mm jack to Aux? Is that gonna work all on AFTV4k? thanks

 

[Pretoriano80]

Can you enable USB Audio Routing on this thing like I want to use USB DAC thru OTG /w bypassing android audio drivers so I can route the audio on 3.5mm jack to Aux? Is that gonna work all on AFTV4k? thanks

Enabling USB Audio on the kernel side it's not a problem, but it seems that it must be supported on the OS too - > https://source.android.com/devices/audio/usb

 

[yan2xme]

Enabling USB Audio on the kernel side it's not a problem, but it seems that it must be supported on the OS too - > https://source.android.com/devices/audio/usb

I saw a thread here that a user unsuccessfully can work the USB DAC thru an AFTV (2nd gen). He tried it to use UAPP and other audio players and also tried it on streaming but still no luck. I can’t still finally conclude if this does occur on AFTV4k with the latest Fire OS cause my OTG is still on its way to ours…

 

[yan2xme]

Enabling USB Audio on the kernel side it's not a problem, but it seems that it must be supported on the OS too - > https://source.android.com/devices/audio/usb

So okay, USB audio routing on AFTV4k does really work as documented on limited manner as I tested it (finally my otg cable arrived) without needing root. It only needs an app that supports USB audio support like HibyMusic and it detects the DAC but it only does work on that certain app and the not system-wide (doesn't work in system sounds and also yt, etc. yknow what i mean) . The volume control is not accessible as expected as the volume control is only thru IR TV but I saw a thread here on a workaround about that and I should check it out (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...from-alexa-remote-in-unsupported-tvs.4366841/) .
Using Lesser AudioSwitch doesn't do its thing too, it doesn't prompt for a usb connection when I click the USB DAC option for Input

And USB audio routing is not automatically turned on when plugging a USB dac as the USB configuration option is unexisting on the settings. I hope you can inspect it if it can be tweaked thru an ADB command or root to toggle it... any ideas sir @Pretoriano80 @Sus_i
Thanks

 

[Pretoriano80]

So okay, USB audio routing on AFTV4k does really work as documented on limited manner as I tested it (finally my otg cable arrived) without needing root. It only needs an app that supports USB audio support like HibyMusic and it detects the DAC but it only does work on that certain app and the not system-wide (doesn't work in system sounds and also yt, etc. yknow what i mean) . The volume control is not accessible as expected as the volume control is only thru IR TV but I saw a thread here on a workaround about that and I should check it out (https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...from-alexa-remote-in-unsupported-tvs.4366841/) .
Using Lesser AudioSwitch doesn't do its thing too, it doesn't prompt for a usb connection when I click the USB DAC option for Input

And USB audio routing is not automatically turned on when plugging a USB dac as the USB configuration option is unexisting on the settings. I hope you can inspect it if it can be tweaked thru an ADB command or root to toggle it... any ideas sir @Pretoriano80 @Sus_i
Thanks

Well, root access may help with third party apps (if those require root to route USB audio), but system wide it's more complicated and unfortunately i can't help you with that.

 

[yan2xme]

Well, root access may help with third party apps (if those require root to route USB audio), but system wide it's more complicated and unfortunately i can't help you with that.

But will you opt out for webcam support soon? I tried using my webcam thru USB Camera and it works but need permission with usb peripheral and it wont work system wide to... it would be cool to have one
Is that possible sir to control UVC cams with Camera2 API support?

External USB Cameras | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com

thanks again sir @Pretoriano80

 

[Pretoriano80]

But will you opt out for webcam support soon? I tried using my webcam thru USB Camera and it works but need permission with usb peripheral and it wont work system wide to... it would be cool to have one
Is that possible sir to control UVC cams with Camera2 API support?

External USB Cameras | Android Open Source Project

source.android.com

thanks again sir @Pretoriano80

I already added UVC and V4L support a while back, but the Magisk Module with the kernel modules was somehow lost (probably when XDA switched platform), so i uploaded the Magisk Module again.
Install the AFTV4K_KERNEL_MODULES with Magisk Manager and reboot, after that the UVC should be enable (use "lsmod" command in terminal to check if the modules were loaded properly).

P. S. I also uploaded kernel 6.2.8.0 R2 and 6.2.8.1 R1, but be aware that both of them were untested.

Personally i had to downgrade to FireOS 6.2.7.6 because i need Dolby ATMOS passthrough, which was disabled by Amazon on 6.2.7.7 + .
That being said, probably there won't be any more kernel updates from me.

 

[Pretoriano80]

I loaded wireguard app, added config file. I can’t figure out how you guys get to options to enable the kernel part. All I have is boxes with vpn servers to connect too. I’m on 6.2.7.7 fireos. Rooted as well. Any help greatly appreciated. Without vpn I get 120mb down. And with vpn I only get about 30.

Kernel support should be automatically detected by WireGuard app (on previous versions there was an option for that).
I will check if for some reason the wireguard module is missing from 6.2.7.7 and re-upload it in case it does.

P.S: You can try the new "boot_mantis_6.2.7.7_R3_3033" kernel from OP !

 

[bibikalka]

Kernel support should be automatically detected by WireGuard app (on previous versions there was an option for that).
I will check if for some reason the wireguard module is missing from 6.2.7.7 and re-upload it in case it does.

P.S: You can try the new "boot_mantis_6.2.7.7_R3_3033" kernel from OP !

I am on version 6.2.7.7 and need USB with large file support. I was using "USB StickMount" but it seems somewhat flaky (or maybe it's my MX Player?).

I am interested in your kernel and Magisk module to make a bit more painless.

Anyway, is your 6.2.7.7 kernel rock solid? I have 4k stick plugged into a UPS, so it is never is rebooted. It could run for days without issues.

 

[Languor]

Kernel support should be automatically detected by WireGuard app (on previous versions there was an option for that).
I will check if for some reason the wireguard module is missing from 6.2.7.7 and re-upload it in case it does.

P.S: You can try the new "boot_mantis_6.2.7.7_R3_3033" kernel from OP !

thanks so much for all your work, i will try to load it on the next few days. I only had loaded the selinux module before, ill also try loading the other kernel module with it as well. sory to be a pain, any chance you cAN upload a copy of the magisk i can flash with twrp as well that you used? theres different versions around. thanks!