The word Android TV has gained popularity recently, and it is a technology that might benefit everyone. This platform offers tremendous versatility and user-friendliness, but it also has a fair pricing. You may install the Android TV operating system on an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, however.
Today, we’ll go through a thorough tutorial on installing Android TV ROM on a Fire TV Stick 4K. The Fire TV Stick 4K 2018 model, code-named mantis, will do the lesson the best. The port was completed successfully by a well-known burcbuluku member of XDA, a well-known Android Modder and Developer.
Disclaimer: The guide below contains a lot of technical steps that novices may not be acquainted with. It would be better if you skipped any stages that you had trouble understanding. Keep in mind that if you make a mistake at any stage, you risk having a Fire TV Stick 4K that has been bricked. ButterflyAPK disclaims any liability for any loss incurred during the procedure.
Android Tv Rom: What Is It?
Google Inc. created the Android TV ROM operating system, which includes the Google Assistant. The mic button on the remote or the OS-synchronized button on your smartphone may be used to operate the operating system. Without leaving your current screen, Android TV enables you to instantly locate the newest films, TV episodes, online series, and check the score of any televised game.
For easy navigation, Android TV maintains your preferred content on the home screen. You may quickly continue your binge-watching where you left off. Support for Google Play Store, which provides you the freedom to choose from more than 1000 listed programmes and games, is one of Android TV’s top features. While Fire TV Stick runs the more constrained Fire OS, which only supports a few apps and games.
Rom For Android Tv Features
The Fire TV Stick lacks many of the features and capabilities that Android TV offers. However, the ported Android TV ROM lacks some of the functionalities. We anticipate that the developer will address these issues in upcoming versions.
Operative Features:
- Amazon keyboard input through Alexa. (You must turn on FireTV IME Keyboard in the settings) (for the quick swap, long-press the menu button)
- Fire TV Remote software by Amazon Settings (I heartily recommend this software. works well for keyboard input and navigation.
- Amazon Appstore (From here, you may install any previously purchased applications. Only Alexa can use the Amazon app store’s search feature.)
- Play Store and Services on Google
- Magisk Xposed
- Widevine DRM launcher recommendations (Netflix, PrimeVideo, etc. function without a hitch)
- Audio Passthrough for Kodi
- Bugs with Android Screen Cast Present:
- Internet Assistant
- Voice Search on Google
Images Of The Android Tv App On The Fire Tv Stick
How To Set Up An Android Tv Rom On A Fire Tv Stick 4K
You must unlock the Fire TV Stick’s bootloader and install a custom recovery like TWRP in order to install the Android TV ROM on a Fire TV Stick 4K 2018 version.
Thanks to XDA Senior Member ‘k4y0z’, the instructions for unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP are provided below.
Note: DL-Mode is disabled in BROM for devices with serial numbers that start with VM190 or above. Kamakiri cannot be used to unlock these devices.
Step 1: Install TWRP custom recovery and unlock the bootloader.
Prerequisites:
- Download the Fire ISO version 2.0.0, the most recent release.
- Download the most recent version of the USB flash drive Kamariki Mantis Zip.
- a laptop or a computer.
- Wire, foil, etc., for shorting the Fire TV Stick.
Instructions:
- Utilise any programme, such as Rufus or UnetBootin, to download the ISO file and turn it into a bootable flash drive.
- Restart your computer, then press the Boot Menu key as soon as the Windows logo appears.
| Brand | Assigned Boot Menu Key |
|---|---|
| Acer | F12 |
| Asus | Esc or F8 |
| Dell | F12 |
| HP | Esc or F9 |
| Lenovo | F12, F8, F10 |
| Other | Esc or F1-F12 |
- When a list of drives appears on the screen, choose the drive you just inserted or connected, then press Enter.
- boot into the ISO after that.
- Extract the Kamariki Mantis Zip after downloading it.
- Then, launch the terminal and use it to go to the extracted directory.
cd /path/to/extracted/directory/
- Now, execute the script using the following command:
./bootrom-step.sh
- Now that things are becoming more technical, just follow the steps below if you are comfortable with them.
- The Fire TV Stick 4K gadget must be opened in order to remove the heatshield on the side devoid of antennae (2 square bricks).
- One of the points in the accompanying picture that is closest to the ground (the shielding cage) is short.
- Although DAT0 is the preferred option, given its small size, it could be simpler to short the CLK point.
Note: It is crucial that you short circuit using a piece of soft wire, aluminium foil, or something similar. Avoid using tweezers since they make it very simple to remove the capacitor from the PCB and destroy the board.
- Connect the Fire TV Stick 4K to a USB port on your computer now.
- Now that the device is still shorted, press Enter when the script that is now executing in the terminal instructs you to release the short.
- To boot into TWRP after completing the process, run the following command:
./fastboot-step.sh
- Once you’ve completed the next step, your Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis) will have an Android TV ROM installed.
Step 2: Set up the Fire TV Stick 4K using the Android TV ROM.
Prerequisites:
- Firestick 4K Android TV backup file TWRP Backup
- OTG Connector
- USB mouse and keyboard
- a computer, a computer monitor, or a USB stick formatted in Fat32
Instructions:
- Download the rar file, then extract it to the USB stick’s location listed below:BACKUPS > G070VM0984752N1Q in TWRP
- Now attach a keyboard and mouse using the otg adapter to do a factory reset using TWRP.
- restore data from your TWRP backup.
- Restart the computer.
- Sign into your Amazon account when connected to the internet. (continuing to browse using a keyboard or mouse)
- Pair your Fire TV remote by going to Settings > Fire OS > Controllers & Bluetooth Devices. You can now do without the keyboard.
Congratulations! Your Fire TV Stick is now ready to use your freshly installed Android TV.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
Will I lose my warranty?
Yes, the Fire TV Stick’s warranty is voided if the bootloader is unlocked.
Can I use Google and Amazon services at the same time?
Yes, however Google services like the Google Assistant could have certain restrictions.
Can I provide Google Assistant voice commands?
No, as we have said, Google Assistant currently has a glitch.
Can I use a PC with the Fire Stick TV?
No, only TVs with HDMI inputs are compatible with this. However, you may use an emulator to test it on a laptop or PC.
Is Fire TV Stick Jailbreaking Legal?
You may jailbreak the gadget and install any OS since you own it. You do, however, forfeit the guarantee.
Final Reflections
The navigation is pretty presentable because to the user-friendly interface and organisation of the Android TV ROM. On the other hand, the Fire TV Stick 4K offers 4K videos that can be viewed on sites like PrimeVideo and YouTube. Despite the occasional little slowness, you can still take use of Android TV’s wealth of functions.
As we’ve already said, the procedure calls for technical expertise, so only attempt it if you’re familiar with jailbreaking and soldering. We hope you were successful in installing Android TV ROM on Fire TV Stick 4K by carefully following the instructions. Check out a few of the top free movie streaming applications for your just installed Android TV.
