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00:00:00 – 00:11:38
In this video, the presenter provides a comprehensive guide on rooting a second-generation Fire Stick TV. The process starts with physically opening the device, carefully removing the heat spreader, and exposing the internal components. With emphasis on using non-metallic tools to avoid damage, he highlights the need to manage thermal pads and notes the signs indicating whether the device has been previously tampered with.
Subsequent steps involve troubleshooting a malfunctioning Fire Stick. Detailed instructions are given on removing heat shielding, preparing wiring for recovery operations, and setting up the necessary software on a Linux-based system for the recovery process. This entails installing certain packages, downloading scripts, and executing commands to prepare the Fire Stick for flashing custom firmware.
The presenter addresses common issues that might arise, such as serial mismatch errors, advising to retry the connections. Successfully executing the boot ROM script will flash the Fire Stick with custom firmware, transitioning it into fastboot mode, eventually leading to potential recovery mode through ADB shell. This step includes wiping cache and pushing necessary files to the Fire Stick to prepare for root access.
In the final phase, he details the installation of the Magisk rooting application through ADB, confirming root access by executing commands to gain administrative privileges. The video wraps up by verifying the proper booting of Fire OS and enabling custom features, ensuring the device functions correctly if the instructions are meticulously followed. Additionally, the presenter offers a 3D printable file for custom case replacements as an optional enhancement.
00:00:00
In this part of the video, the presenter explains how to open and root a second-generation Fire Stick TV. He emphasizes using the same model as his for guaranteed success and warns about hardware-patched boards that cannot be rooted. He advises using plastic spudgers, avoiding metal tools to prevent damaging small components. The process involves prying around the Fire Stick to open it, which may require some force but typically doesn’t take long. After opening, the next step is to remove the heat spreader carefully. If damaged, replacing it with a Raspberry Pi heatsink is an option. Further, he mentions managing thermal pads and signs indicating the Fire Stick hasn’t been tampered with.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the presenter discusses troubleshooting and attempting to recover a malfunctioning Fire TV Stick. They note that the device has previously been tampered with, and its condition has worsened, leading to its failure. The presenter outlines the process of using the damaged Fire Stick for reference, describing how to remove the heat shielding and prepare a wire to connect specific points on the device for recovery operations. They suggest using a friend for assistance or using a clothing pin for a solo attempt. The video then transitions to software setup on a computer, recommending a Linux operating system (particularly Arch) for the necessary steps. Instructions are provided for installing required packages, downloading specific files, and running a script to prepare for the recovery process, culminating in shorting two points on the Fire Stick before connecting it to the computer.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the presenter explains troubleshooting steps when the boot ROM script encounters a serial mismatch error while working with a Fire Stick. This issue indicates a temporary connection problem, and the user is advised to retry the process by unplugging, shorting the point, and plugging back in. Once the script executes correctly, it will flash over custom firmware, which could take around five to ten minutes. After successful flashing, the device should be in fastboot mode. The user can either continue using the computer or plug the Fire Stick into a TV to check for proper functioning.
If the device appears stuck on the boot loading screen, it indicates a successful operation thus far. The next step involves launching the fastboot script to enter recovery mode. The presenter suggests using ADB shell for this process and wiping the cache to free space before installing any applications.
The presenter pushes a file over to the Fire Stick to install Magisk for root access, mentioning that other Android-based OS versions compatible with the Fire Stick can also be installed if desired. Finally, the content is pushed to the device’s SD card in preparation for the next steps in the rooting process.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the presenter explains the final steps of installing a custom application and rooting a Fire Stick. This includes powering off the device, reinstalling the thermal pad and heat spreader, and connecting it to a TV. If successful, the Fire OS should boot up normally. The speaker then details using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) to install an APK file for the Magix rooting application, and verifies rooting by executing a command to gain administrative privileges. Once confirmed, various custom features can be enabled. The video concludes with reassurance that the Fire Stick should function if the provided instructions are followed correctly, along with an offer to provide a 3D printable file for a custom case replacement.