[Fire TV 2 Kernel Module] Xbox One Controller Support - Fire TV Android Development

This is the XPAD linux kernel module, built for the Fire TV 2. Kindly enough, Amazon built their kernel with module support, so we can load modules. We'll have to wait until we get kexec before we can fully replace the kernel.
Note: I added modules for the Fire TV 1, but I don't own a Fire TV 1 so they're unsupported. I've had others tell me they work great though.
Demo Video
Prerequisites:
rooted amazon fire tv 2
Instructions:
Download the Zip and extract the two modules
Copy the modules to your fire tv wherever you like
Open a shell.
Type these commands, accept root permission on your FireTV if prompted:
Code:
su
mount -o remount,rw /system
cp /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_0291.kl /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
chmod 644 /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
mount -o remount,ro /system
reboot
When your FireTV comes back up, open a shell again.
Type these commands, accept root permission on your FireTV if prompted:
Code:
su
insmod <module location>/ff-memless.ko
insmod <module location>/firepad.ko
Your controller should instantly work. Upon every reboot you'll have to 'insmod' the modules again.
A nice way to deal with this is D4rKn3sSyS's Module Loader Apk from 2011.
You can find that here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1228605
Basically, you need to give it permanent root access, add your modules in the list, save them, and go into the settings of the app to enable it on boot. (Use the Menu key on your remote to enter the settings)
Enjoy!
Use at your own risk!
Source can be found here:
https://gitlab.com/miketweaver/android_kernel_amazon_sloane
Thanks goes to:
zeroepoch - For root. You rock, my friend.
xpad developers - They coded the module. I just changes a few function names to make it work on the firetv2.
Prebuilt Kernel Modules (DIY instructions found in next post)
Download Mirrors:
Fire TV 1 - OUTDATED
Fire TV 2

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DIY/Build Instructions
Only if you want to build yourself. Prebuilt modules are found in the post above.
These instructions are geared towards a linux machine, though you may be able to adapt it to a windows environment.
Build Setup
Download and extract the AArch64 compiler
http://developer.android.com/ndk/downloads
Clone the repo
Code:
$ git clone https://gitlab.com/miketweaver/android_kernel_amazon_sloane.git
$ cd android_kernel_amazon_sloane/
Setup the build environment
Code:
$ export PATH=<path_to_ndk>/toolchains/aarch64-linux-android-4.9/prebuilt/linux-x86_64/bin:$PATH
Create the kernel config
Code:
$ make ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE=aarch64-linux-android- mt8173_sloane_defconfig
Set Firepad to be a module in the kernel config
Code:
$ make ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE=aarch64-linux-android- menuconfig
Device Drivers -> Input Device Support -> Joysticks/Gamepads
Hit <M> to set "X-box Gamepad Support" as a module
(optional) Hit <space> to add "X-Box gamepad rumble support (NEW)" and "LED Support for Xbox360 controller 'BigX' LED (NEW)", if desired.
Build the kernel and modules
Code:
$ make ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE=aarch64-linux-android- -j<num_cores>
Copy the kernel and modules
Code:
$ cp arch/arm64/boot/Image <target_dir>/
$ find . -name '*ko' -exec cp '{}' ~/<target_dir>/ \;
The module you're looking for is "firepax.ko" and (optional) "ff-memless.ko".
Clean kernel sources (optional)
Code:
$ make ARCH=arm64 CROSS_COMPILE=aarch64-linux-android- mrproper

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I added information about a good module loader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1228605
This solves the issue with the modules not surviving reboot.

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It looks like you forgot to add the new files to the repo since they were untracked, although the old files were removed. I'm not trying to build it just an observation.

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Any chance this can be done for the first Fire TV?

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Sizzlechest said:
Any chance this can be done for the first Fire TV?
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I don't have a firetv 1, but I should be able to cross compile for it. Give me a bit to check if I can build the kernel for it. Once I get it done, would you be willing to test?

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zeroepoch said:
It looks like you forgot to add the new files to the repo since they were untracked, although the old files were removed. I'm not trying to build it just an observation.
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Wow, that's a rookie mistake. Thanks for pointing that out. Fixed.
I also added the build instructions, for those who want to build themselves, or would like a guide on building the kernel for the fire tv 2.

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Awesome! Thanks @bash-ninja ... I'm still trying to compile the aftv2 kernel with some of zeroepoch's fixes, but you're howto guide definitely helps. I might go buy a used xbox one controller just to test this.. lol.
Good work! :good:

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z_thompsonpa said:
Awesome! Thanks @bash-ninja ... I'm still trying to compile the aftv2 kernel with some of zeroepoch's fixes, but you're howto guide definitely helps. I might go buy a used xbox one controller just to test this.. lol.
Good work! :good:
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The guide is a simple adaptation of the Readme found in @zeroepoch's repo. The thanks goes to him!

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bash-ninja said:
I don't have a firetv 1, but I should be able to cross compile for it. Give me a bit to check if I can build the kernel for it. Once I get it done, would you be willing to test?
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Absolutely!

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Sizzlechest said:
Absolutely!
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Go ahead and give these a try:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24269982087021362

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I wanted to report that it works on my FireTV 1. BTW, how do I handle button mappings? I tried it with Pacman 256 and Crossy Road and the controls don't seem to work correctly. Pacman 256 works with the analog stick, but not the dpad. Crossy Road doesn't work at all.

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Sizzlechest said:
I wanted to report that it works on my FireTV 1. BTW, how do I handle button mappings? I tried it with Pacman 256 and Crossy Road and the controls don't seem to work correctly. Pacman 256 works with the analog stick, but not the dpad. Crossy Road doesn't work at all.
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Did you setup the .kl file? If you have, and rebooted, it should work just like the xbox 360 controller.
Code:
adb shell
$ su
$ mount -o remount,rw /system
$ cp /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_0291.kl /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
$ chmod 644 /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
$ mount so remount,ro /system
$ reboot
I'm not home, but when I am, I'll take a look at those games and see if they work with the mapping I already have.
Edit: @Sizzlechest, I tested out Crossy Road. It didn't work with my controller, but neither did the generic controller I plugged in via USB. Whatever is causing issues in that game it's not just the Xbox Controller, but it's many others. There's something wrong with their app. (Makes sense pac-man 256 is having issues too because it's made by the same people) The apps I've tried and work are Asphalt, Minecraft, Moonlight Gaming, KOTOR, Prince of Persia, and Lego Star Wars.

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I've never hooked up 360 controller, but for xbox one does this work wireless or wired usb?

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YoColdRain said:
I've never hooked up 360 controller, but for xbox one does this work wireless or wired usb?
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Plugged in via USB. The only devices that support the Xbox One wireless dongle are Windows 7, 8, and 10.
As far as I'm aware, no one has reversed engineered the Wireless dongle yet.
The 360 works wireless or wired, I've been told. I don't own a 360 controller.

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hi ninja it doesnt work for me on my firetv1
do I need specific version of the firmware? I didn't update it after the initial root.
shell output:
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ # mount -o remount,rw /system
mount -o remount,rw /system
[email protected]:/ # cp /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_0291.kl /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
_045e_Product_0291.kl /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl <
[email protected]:/ # chmod 644 /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
chmod 644 /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
[email protected]:/ # mount so remount,ro /system
mount so remount,ro /system
[U]Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory[/U]
1|[email protected]:/ # reboot
reboot
thanks

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godlike1984 said:
hi ninja it doesnt work for me on my firetv1
do I need specific version of the firmware? I didn't update it after the initial root.
only indication is this:
Code:
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ # mount -o remount,rw /system
mount -o remount,rw /system
[email protected]:/ # cp /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_0291.kl /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
_045e_Product_0291.kl /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl <
[email protected]:/ # chmod 644 /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
chmod 644 /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_045e_Product_02d1.kl
[email protected]:/ # mount so remount,ro /system
mount so remount,ro /system
[U]Usage: mount [-r] [-w] [-o options] [-t type] device directory[/U]
1|[email protected]:/ # reboot
reboot
thanks
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Looks like a typo on my part of the tutorial.
The command should be:
Code:
mount -o remount,ro /system
Also, is your controller a regular Xbox one? (not an elite/etc)

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yes it is the normal one the newer model with regular jack for headphones... I am afraid it still doesn't work on my side... did i do something wrong using the typo that could prevent it from running?

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After chatting with @godlike1984 it looks like his controller is registering as a covert forces controller (idVendor=045e, idProduct=02dd) instead of the regular xbox controller (idVendor=045e, idProduct=02d1). I'm going to see if I can get access to one to fix it. It may take awhile. If someone has a covert forces controller and has it working, let me know.

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Any chance we can get something for wired 360 controllers, especially the Rock Candy ones. Helf the time the triggers respond and the same goes with the right stick.