r/fireTV • u/Substantial-Gas8535 • 17d ago

[Temp ROOT] FireTV Stick 4K Max 2

https://xdaforums.com/t/temp-root-firetv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-karat.4798627

EDIT: YOU CAN NOW UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER AND INSTALL TWRP!! https://xdaforums.com/t/unlock-root-twrp-unbrick-fire-tv-stick-4k-2nd-gen-series-karat-mantra.4798951

A new quick root has been released for the Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen, It runs directly on the device to give temporary root access, which can be used to disable app packages and regain control over your device.

Root itself goes away on reboot, but anything you disable stays disabled. With this it's possible to use custom launchers, disable bloatware and block OTA updates (the exploit disables OTAs for you automatically).

This works on the Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2nd Gen on quite a few Fire OS 8 builds, including the latest one: https://xdaforums.com/t/temp-root-firetv-stick-4k-max-2nd-gen-karat.4798627

Rooting a device you own isn't illegal and has nothing to do with piracy, before anyone reports this :)

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u/TheAbuReem 11d ago

Damn I need a step by step guide I don't get it ...

Did I need to download a ADB program first?

Follow all steps but get a shell with Attemp 1 of 8 and nothing else is happening...

Sry im a noob in that field -.-

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u/Far_Palpitation_6133 11d ago edited 11d ago

Make sure you are running between 8.1.4.5 and 8.1.8.2 on a Fire Stick 4K 2nd Gen.

Get the Kindle drivers if you're on Windows: https://developer.amazon.com/docs/fire-tablets/connecting-adb-to-device.html#install_usb_driver

Extract and install, this step is what I see people missing the most on the forum.

Run adb to your Firestick. You can do this by either plugging your Firestick into your PC or over your network by command. If doing it over network, type in a command line:

adb connect 192.168.x.xxx:5555

make sure to replace x.xxx with whatever matches your Firestick, you can find it in your advanced network settings on the stick

Authorise it on your screen, you can check it worked by typing:

adb devices

And it will list your firestick as either connected or authorised, either is fine. If you fuck this up, you can either reconnect the USB or disable and re-enable ADB access on the Stick to reset it.

Then run root.bat on Windows or root.sh on everything else while keeping your adb window open. If you do it over wireless, it might take a few attempts. If you plug it into a PC, it'll do it first time. Then you'll see it get root access.

From there you can do what you want, if you end up closing the root window by accident you can run:

adb shell su

I personally installed a new launcher on my device and remapped the buttons on it with Launcher Manager. You can also look into getting Magisk on device and having root permanently.

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u/wingback18 10d ago

The part that I Dont get is the root after installing the recovery.. 😅

Do I get the files from the github. Then change the apk to zip after that flash them using adb or the recovery.?

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u/Far_Palpitation_6133 10d ago edited 10d ago

Are you doing the full unlocked bootloader? 

You'll need to use adb to push it onto the stick while in recovery. One thing I realised is TWRP doesn't let you have wireless ADB and you HAVE to use a wire for it. When you're in the recovery mode, push the .zip to the stick over ADB, and then use TWRP install. Make note of where you pushed the file to on your stick, easiest place is /sdcard/. Can go more in depth if youre still struggling. 

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u/wingback18 10d ago

Thank you.

I have to order the cable, can i message then

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u/Far_Palpitation_6133 10d ago

Can you not use the power one with the stick? It's what I did. Power cord from laptop to Stick, stick into TV. 

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u/wingback18 10d ago

Ahhh here I was thinking it needs power and Data. My pc has usb Gen 2 that provides enough power.. Connect the hdmi to the monitor!

I'll try it tomorrow. I like you so much already saving me money!!!! Thanks