In this episode, I talk about the new and best way to root the Amazon Fire TV 2 without using a computer at all. I also talk about new issues discovered with KingRoot and how to fix them. Then I go over how to properly factory reset a rooted Fire TV and end the episode with a bunch of answers to listener submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded March 18th 2016
YouTube video for this episode
Show Notes & Links:
How to Root the Fire TV 2, install TWRP Custom Recovery, and a Pre-Rooted ROM all without a PC
Fire TV Rooting Starter’s Guide
Logitech K400 Keyboard with touchpad
KingRoot causing Kodi to crash after 25 minutes of streaming
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How to unroot a Fire TV 2 and switch back to stock updates from Amazon
How to Factory Reset a rooted Fire TV using TWRP custom recovery
New VidAngel app brings $1-$2 pseudo 24 hour movie rentals to the Amazon Fire TV
New GameTree TV app combines 13 games in 1 app with new games added monthly
Adventures of Mana by Square Enix released for the Amazon Fire TV
All Babies Channel Subscription
Nursery Rhymes Club Subscription
Summary of original 30 Amazon Prime Video add-on subscriptions
Fire TV Screensaver images location
Microsoft kills off Skype for TVs
Sideloaded apps like Kodi can now be launched from the Fire TV ‘Apps’ section
How to launch Kodi (or any app) by double pressing the HOME button
How to launch Kodi, XBMC, SPMC and other sideloaded apps from the Fire TV homescreen
Expiring Amazon Prime Videos
Belkin Wemo devices
Rii Mini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard With Touchpad
Android screenshot to computer via ADB
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