I am trying to take my "jailbroken" Firestick and copy it's info to a new firestick. So I will have two that have kodi and I can use one downstairs, I thought I could just back it up on perhaps my desktop and than restore on the new stick. Is this going to work or will I just crash the new one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am good with my comp, but can't write code or anything like that. Thanks!
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I am trying to take my "jailbroken" Firestick and copy it's info to a new firestick. So I will have two that have kodi and I can use one downstairs, I thought I could just back it up on perhaps my desktop and than restore on the new stick. Is this going to work or will I just crash the new one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am good with my comp, but can't write code or anything like that. Thanks!
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There's no "jailbreak" for the fire stick.
You don't need to do anything special to install kodi.
Just install es Explorer and follow the instructions posted on several threads here.
The fire stick I have here already has Kodi on it. I want to clone it or back it up so I can restore to the new stick I just ordered.
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There's no "jailbreak" for the fire stick.
You don't need to do anything special to install kodi.
Just install es Explorer and follow the instructions posted on several threads here.
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kimoleary3 said:
The fire stick I have here already has Kodi on it. I want to clone it or back it up so I can restore to the new stick I just ordered.
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So save the settings in kodi and import them into the new one then? That's a simple operation inside kodi to save them.
Use one of the many programs on here to connect your computer to your fire stick and pull the saved file off and push it to the new stick.
kimoleary3 said:
The fire stick I have here already has Kodi on it. I want to clone it or back it up so I can restore to the new stick I just ordered.
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use adbfire, back it up to your computer., then connect adbfire to the new stick, and restore.
You will have to sideload kodi on it first, and then make sure kodi is quit and not running before the restore
Thanks so much for the quick response!
My comp doesn't have a HDMI out put port. Someone told me that I would need this adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H91BQ7Y?keywords=StarTech%20USB32HDES%20Slim%20USB%203.0%20to%20HDMI%20External%20Video%20Card%20Multi%20Monitor%20Adapter&qid=1453840582&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 to put my Firestick in to back it up. I realize that I will need an adapter of some sort to have an output port to use on my comp. This one just doesn't seem right, as it for a desktop monitor if I read it right. I can see it has a slot that I can put the Firestick in and use one my USB port. Was wondering if there is any cheaper adapter that would work. I wouldn't be using it for any other reason then to backup/restore the firestick.
Just out of curiosity, I had to buy this to connect the firestick to the tv as it doesn't have an HDMI port either. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7Z2SM6?psc=1&redirect=true& Would I be ablref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Would I be able to use the USB cable that came with that and plug it into a USB port that is on my comp. And use that to back up and restore the two firesticks? Sorry for being so brain-dead on this. I understand that there are inuput/ output differences, but honestly don't know what I need. Getting older seem to have made me less willing to try thinks on my own.
Once I get that figured out I will attempt the backup/restore. So in novice terms I am going to plug in the new firestick and find a download Kodi on my comp and install it on the new firestick with abfire (not sure what side load means). Hoping that is an easy click click as I can't write any code. Then plug in the "jailbroken' Firestick that is set up like I want, Start abfire (I understand that Kodi can't be running, how do I turn it off?), back up the JB Firestick. Then put my new firestick in the output port and will hit restore on abfire. Thank you so much for holding my hand on this. I am usually more comfortable with comp stuff, but this has me a bit nervous.
richiec427 said:
use adbfire, back it up to your computer., then connect adbfire to the new stick, and restore.
You will have to sideload kodi on it first, and then make sure kodi is quit and not running before the restore
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You don't need to plug the stick into anything other than power. adbFire works over a wireless connection.
I've done this before, easiest way is to install clean kodi on the new stick, get es file explorer and copy the files located in the old kodi folder, then copy them to the new kodi.
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kimoleary3 said:
Thanks so much for the quick response!
My comp doesn't have a HDMI out put port. Someone told me that I would need this adapter http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H91BQ7Y?keywords=StarTech%20USB32HDES%20Slim%20USB%203.0%20to%20HDMI%20External%20Video%20Card%20Multi%20Monitor%20Adapter&qid=1453840582&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1 to put my Firestick in to back it up. I realize that I will need an adapter of some sort to have an output port to use on my comp. This one just doesn't seem right, as it for a desktop monitor if I read it right. I can see it has a slot that I can put the Firestick in and use one my USB port. Was wondering if there is any cheaper adapter that would work. I wouldn't be using it for any other reason then to backup/restore the firestick.
Just out of curiosity, I had to buy this to connect the firestick to the tv as it doesn't have an HDMI port either. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Z7Z2SM6?psc=1&redirect=true& Would I be ablref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00 Would I be able to use the USB cable that came with that and plug it into a USB port that is on my comp. And use that to back up and restore the two firesticks? Sorry for being so brain-dead on this. I understand that there are inuput/ output differences, but honestly don't know what I need. Getting older seem to have made me less willing to try thinks on my own.
Once I get that figured out I will attempt the backup/restore. So in novice terms I am going to plug in the new firestick and find a download Kodi on my comp and install it on the new firestick with abfire (not sure what side load means). Hoping that is an easy click click as I can't write any code. Then plug in the "jailbroken' Firestick that is set up like I want, Start abfire (I understand that Kodi can't be running, how do I turn it off?), back up the JB Firestick. Then put my new firestick in the output port and will hit restore on abfire. Thank you so much for holding my hand on this. I am usually more comfortable with comp stuff, but this has me a bit nervous.
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dont buy anything , Just keep the fire stick in your tv, go to settings on the fire tv, get the ip address, ( make sure your computer and fire stick is on the same network(if you have multiple networks) ) install abdfire on your computer, connect the fire stick or tv with the ipaddress, and click backup, it will back up to your pc. when back up is complete, remove the old fire stick from your tv, insert the new one, connect to wi-fi, turn on the developer options , and then install kodi to it, via abdfire, and then shut kodi down and restore it via abdfire. it will take some time, but the exact copy of the back up should then be on your new fire stick
Interesting but try to find a source for abdfire without going to a malware site I think the whole abdfire thing is malware click bait.
pego99 said:
Interesting but try to find a source for abdfire without going to a malware site I think the whole abdfire thing is malware click bait.
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I think you don't understand what you're getting up to. ADBFire is perfectly legitimate. Maybe have someone else do this for you...
kimoleary3 said:
I am trying to take my "jailbroken" Firestick and copy it's info to a new firestick. So I will have two that have kodi and I can use one downstairs, I thought I could just back it up on perhaps my desktop and than restore on the new stick. Is this going to work or will I just crash the new one. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I am good with my comp, but can't write code or anything like that. Thanks!
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Firstly, Fire Sticks are not jailbroken. they are side loaded. Jailbroken is a term for Apple devices and Playstations. Secondly yes, you can copy your Kodi setup with a tool called ADB Fire I think it's called.
My fire stick has kodi and some other special third party software, I want to clone that stick in case it ever crashes. Is it possible to clone?
Funkhead341 said:
My fire stick has kodi and some other special third party software, I want to clone that stick in case it ever crashes. Is it possible to clone?
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Others do clone Fire Sticks for resale. I do not know how they do it but they do somehow. Google is your friend.
Wow! Guy asks for help because he dos not know a lot about the fire tv stick and more than one of you take the time to be douchebags and correct him in calling his stick jail broken. But then you do not even help him! Is this not what the purpose of these forums are?? smh.
Can someone please just answer with "to copy a Firestick to another Firestick, do this...."
Yes you can copy Kodi from Firestick 1 to PC then to Firestick 2 with all the settings and addons.
I used ES Explorer show hidden files and copied the .Kodi folder to eg: C:\temp
Then plugged Firestick 2 and installed Kodi. Navigated to .Kodi location and deleted it.
Copied .Kodi from C:\temp to Firestick 2
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Can someone please help im trying to copy files from my FTV to a usb stick as i have 2 other FTV's and want to take the xbmc data log (org.xbmc.xbmc) from my existing FTV and put on the other 2 as i have it all personalised with favourites ect, I have managed to do this in the past but for some reason every time i try to copy to usb i get an error and am unable to do it, (im not in front of the ftv now but error is something like read only directory), really hoping someone can help
my FTVs are all fully rooted
paul.savo said:
Can someone please help im trying to copy files from my FTV to a usb stick as i have 2 other FTV's and want to take the xbmc data log (org.xbmc.xbmc) from my existing FTV and put on the other 2 as i have it all personalised with favourites ect, I have managed to do this in the past but for some reason every time i try to copy to usb i get an error and am unable to do it, (im not in front of the ftv now but error is something like read only directory), really hoping someone can help
my FTVs are all fully rooted
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/busydrop-1-0-ssh-busybox-fire-tv-t2910548
If you can use this to get ssh set up you can easily copy any files to your PC then copy them onto the USB drive or wherever you need them. If you can't do this there is another way with the adbfire tool but I'm not sure if you can pull from that location with that tool. You can also use pull through adb. Hopefully someone who is more familiar with it can give you the exact command how to pull that particular file.
paul.savo said:
Can someone please help im trying to copy files from my FTV to a usb stick as i have 2 other FTV's and want to take the xbmc data log (org.xbmc.xbmc) from my existing FTV and put on the other 2 as i have it all personalised with favourites ect, I have managed to do this in the past but for some reason every time i try to copy to usb i get an error and am unable to do it, (im not in front of the ftv now but error is something like read only directory), really hoping someone can help
my FTVs are all fully rooted
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Regardless of rootness. You can also use [APP] [Windows] Amazon FireTV Utility App v0.30 to back it up to C:\FTV\Kodi . Although not as fast as SSH it is still very dependable & very easy to use...
Hello all,
I have been working on my setup on the fire tv device for some time. I have XBMC customized and configured for my sources/shares and chosen add-ons. I just received my fire tv stick and would like to basically copy the setup to the stick.
For some reason I was never able to get the apps like adbFire to work when I tried Backup XBMC / Restore XBMC (now Kodi) so I was wondering what the easiest way to mirror the setup would be? Is there a config file that i could copy from an install on one device to an install on the other that would setup everything? I am thinking that would probably be "too easy" but it might work for the shares/sources.
Look forward to the responses. Thanks all.
jpage101 said:
Hello all,
I have been working on my setup on the fire tv device for some time. I have XBMC customized and configured for my sources/shares and chosen add-ons. I just received my fire tv stick and would like to basically copy the setup to the stick.
For some reason I was never able to get the apps like adbFire to work when I tried Backup XBMC / Restore XBMC (now Kodi) so I was wondering what the easiest way to mirror the setup would be? Is there a config file that i could copy from an install on one device to an install on the other that would setup everything? I am thinking that would probably be "too easy" but it might work for the shares/sources.
Look forward to the responses. Thanks all.
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Install ES File Explorer. Turn on Remote Manager (basically, it creates an FTP server on the FireStick). Go to the FireTV, enter that info. Go to this thread that I wrote and look at /9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793823
Note, if you are using kodi, the folder should be org.xbmc.kodi.
vi6s said:
Install ES File Explorer. Turn on Remote Manager (basically, it creates an FTP server on the FireStick). Go to the FireTV, enter that info. Go to this thread that I wrote and look at /9
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2793823
Note, if you are using kodi, the folder should be org.xbmc.kodi.
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Beautiful, thanks. Will give it a shot.
Mirror Copy Routine
jpage101 said:
Beautiful, thanks. Will give it a shot.
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Hi - I was wondering if the process that was described allowed you to mirror image the stick? thank you in advance for the reply - I was also looking for a way to mirror the stick from one to the other to avoid making a complete setup for the multiple sticks I am looking to purchase for the multiple TV's in my house.
Thanks
It should work for as many devices as you want. I use mysql library and exported it then the sources appear on all my devices running the same version of kodi.
I prefer this for several reasons but you need a computer that's on 24/7 to run mysql server.
Ok, first off let me start by saying I'm a very new user. I purchased a new Amazon Fire Tv stick and tried installing Kodi. My first try I used AdbFire and was unsuccessful. I deleted and redownloaded AdbFire and was able to get installed. I then added SuperRepo and a few add ons with no issue. Even watched a movie that night. The following day I came home and couldn't get any folders to load movies. Kodi seemed sluggish and wouldn't download anything new. I read everything I could online and decided to reinstall Kodi 15.2 as I had accidentally installed 15.1 the first time. Could not get AdbFire to install. Would just constantly process. Was able to use an android app Apps2Fire and get it installed that way. Although that also took quite some time. Now Kodi doesn't load anything. It's very sluggish, won't fully add sources. If I get a source to download, such as SuperRepo, the add ons stay at 0% then cancel or move very slowly 1-3% then cancel. I've checked my internet which is fine. im not too familiar with how to share my debug log but will try after this post. Any help would be greatly appreciated
JEucce88 said:
Ok, first off let me start by saying I'm a very new user. I purchased a new Amazon Fire Tv stick and tried installing Kodi. My first try I used AdbFire and was unsuccessful. I deleted and redownloaded AdbFire and was able to get installed. I then added SuperRepo and a few add ons with no issue. Even watched a movie that night. The following day I came home and couldn't get any folders to load movies. Kodi seemed sluggish and wouldn't download anything new. I read everything I could online and decided to reinstall Kodi 15.2 as I had accidentally installed 15.1 the first time. Could not get AdbFire to install. Would just constantly process. Was able to use an android app Apps2Fire and get it installed that way. Although that also took quite some time. Now Kodi doesn't load anything. It's very sluggish, won't fully add sources. If I get a source to download, such as SuperRepo, the add ons stay at 0% then cancel or move very slowly 1-3% then cancel. I've checked my internet which is fine. im not too familiar with how to share my debug log but will try after this post. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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I'd say there maybe something wrong.... Don't know what but ether something is wrong or your not doing something right? 1. I'd go to the kodi apk & clear cache & data 2. Then try using the following add ons & see if these work - Navi-X, Phoenix, UK Turk (seach on Google how to get them & install) see if that works for you? 3. If not id search on Google or Xda on how to reset your fire TV to factory settings (not sure but it might be in fire tv settings? Think I've seen it somewhere?) Then download Kodi again & send to your stick via App2Fire, then try step 2 again & see if all is ok now? Hope this helps & press that like button If it did.
The best advice after you get Kodi working again Is that you make a Kodi backup, save it somewhere safe (on a pc/phone/sd card/us stick or what ever) & if you have any problems again You can just reinstall Kodi & then reinstall your backup.
JEucce88 said:
Ok, first off let me start by saying I'm a very new user. I purchased a new Amazon Fire Tv stick and tried installing Kodi. My first try I used AdbFire and was unsuccessful. I deleted and redownloaded AdbFire and was able to get installed. I then added SuperRepo and a few add ons with no issue. Even watched a movie that night. The following day I came home and couldn't get any folders to load movies. Kodi seemed sluggish and wouldn't download anything new. I read everything I could online and decided to reinstall Kodi 15.2 as I had accidentally installed 15.1 the first time. Could not get AdbFire to install. Would just constantly process. Was able to use an android app Apps2Fire and get it installed that way. Although that also took quite some time. Now Kodi doesn't load anything. It's very sluggish, won't fully add sources. If I get a source to download, such as SuperRepo, the add ons stay at 0% then cancel or move very slowly 1-3% then cancel. I've checked my internet which is fine. im not too familiar with how to share my debug log but will try after this post. Any help would be greatly appreciated
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Whats your internet speeds ? I always recommend at least 10Mbps if wanting to steam HD , but I seen people do it with less. I had issues like this with fire stick before, thats why I rather use a fire tv. Best advice is to delete and start again. Also make sure you clear cache , I use tvaddon maintenance tools for that. I notice you jump around from source to source , it can hang up especially if you streaming something large in background. Also sometime need a reboot, unplug or hold the two buttons. Also , when changing version of software, be-careful not to install on top old software, Same as restoring from a back up. If you have data in there already, do a fresh start, then restore from you back up. Hope you fix your issues, and good luck, Keep us posted on how you make out .
So I'm wondering if it is possible to install Kodi on a firestick, Configure Kodi with add-ons, then once I have Kodi the way I like it, copy it to my computer and then upload it to another Firestick and another and another ect.....?
Just use "ares wizard" find a build you like and just keep installing it. It would be easier than backup and restore but areas allows you to restore backups.
neotrin2000 said:
So I'm wondering if it is possible to install Kodi on a firestick, Configure Kodi with add-ons, then once I have Kodi the way I like it, copy it to my computer and then upload it to another Firestick and another and another ect.....?
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Best build for FIreTV devices & most other devices: FireTVGuru.net
Just google FireTVGuru for more info. Lite version is great.
Y314K said:
Best build for FIreTV devices & most other devices: FireTVGuru.net
Just google FireTVGuru for more info. Lite version is great.
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Thank you, i will look into that. However it doesnt answer the original question.
neotrin2000 said:
So I'm wondering if it is possible to install Kodi on a firestick, Configure Kodi with add-ons, then once I have Kodi the way I like it, copy it to my computer and then upload it to another Firestick and another and another ect.....?
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Thank you, i will look into that. However it doesnt answer the original question.
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sure, there is an app for that:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/adblink-v2-04-t3389826
Yes......in terminal/command prompt
adb push "path to Kodi folder that contains addons/user data/etc...../" "/sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/"
I'm totally new to this, and I'm having trouble finding the info I need, sorry for the basic questions here.
I got my Toshiba Edition Fire TV connected via abdlink via the IP address.
Once it connects, the 'Enable USB Debugging' window pops up on the TV, which I authorize. adblink tells me it's unauthorized and to click 'refresh adb', so I do.
It seems to be functioning and the TV is listed under connected devices, but when I try to open the console, it pops up and immediately closes. If I try to run the abd shell, the console pops up but I can't type anything into it. All of the other functions seem to be working.
I'm trying to disable the banner ads using the command lines found on the forum here in one of the threads. I don't have Kodi installed yet, is that necessary to use the command console? I haven't downloaded anything else, all I have is abdlink, do I need the developer sdk installed or anything else aside from adblink?
Thanks, any help is very much appreciated, I know this is basic stuff. Even more basic, do I install the 32bit apk or the 64bit kodi apk?
I would try a reboot of PC and TV since initial connection. If you store the IP in adblink and make that first connection, allowed on TV it should store that and not have to again (that's how it is on my ftv box). Then try running adblink as admin before connecting.
As for Kodi, install 64bit. If it successfully installs than you have 64bit chip/OS. If it gets parsing error it means you don't... Install 32bit.
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I'm totally new to this, and I'm having trouble finding the info I need, sorry for the basic questions here.
I got my Toshiba Edition Fire TV connected via abdlink via the IP address.
Once it connects, the 'Enable USB Debugging' window pops up on the TV, which I authorize. adblink tells me it's unauthorized and to click 'refresh adb', so I do.
It seems to be functioning and the TV is listed under connected devices, but when I try to open the console, it pops up and immediately closes. If I try to run the abd shell, the console pops up but I can't type anything into it. All of the other functions seem to be working.
I'm trying to disable the banner ads using the command lines found on the forum here in one of the threads. I don't have Kodi installed yet, is that necessary to use the command console? I haven't downloaded anything else, all I have is abdlink, do I need the developer sdk installed or anything else aside from adblink?
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It's a bug.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78279023&postcount=289
Use adblink 3.6 instead.
jocala does great work, but sometimes it's hard to catch everything.
2WhlWzrd said:
It's a bug.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78279023&postcount=289
Use adblink 3.6 instead.
jocala does great work, but sometimes it's hard to catch everything.
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Well dang. ADB3.6 doesn't seem to be able to identify my TV like 3.7 did unless I'm doing something wrong now.
Even after a system restore it just tells me it can't connect
pontiffholychurch said:
Well dang. ADB3.6 doesn't seem to be able to identify my TV like 3.7 did unless I'm doing something wrong now.
Even after a system restore it just tells me it can't connect
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adbLink 3.9 has just been released, and the previous bugs have been fixed.
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has just been released, and the previous bugs have been fixed.
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Could I ask you, is Fire TV able to access my Windows 7 shares? I have it set up on Windows, but no Fire TV apps find the shares, I can't find any way to do it... Thanks.
Also when I try to use remote manager from ES Explorer, Windows tells me it cannot access the files and to make sure I have permissions.
Edit nevermind ADB works now.