If you are seeing an “Error 40” or “QP1005” error message when you launch DirecTV Now, it’s probably because your device is rooted. Here is how to get around the message and use DirecTV Now on a rooted Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick.
Big thanks to spotmark for first discovering this method.
- Sideload the app Hide My Root, which you can download here. The simplest way to do that is to install my Downloader app from the Amazon appstore and enter
http://bit.ly/hidemyroot4 in the text field.
- Launch Hide My Root and select the “Hide su binary” option. Be sure to grant superuser access when you are asked. Note that you will need to select “Restore su binary” in the future when you need root access.
- You should now be able to use DirecTV Now. If you still get the error message, you may need to Force Stop, Clear data, and Clear cache for the DirecTV Now app. You can do so by going to Settings > Applications > Manage Installed Applications on your Fire TV.
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No props? Thanks. :p
Doh! I’m sorry, it has been a long day. You’re absolutely right. Your comment inspired this post so you definitely deserve credit, which I’ve added.
Thanks, just wanted to see my name in an AFTVnews post. I’m somebody now. ;)
Can I have your autograph?
I have followed the instructions but I get the message “cannot find su binary”
Thanks spotmark and AFTV, works beautifully.
I don’t even think the apk install on 51.1.6.3, will it?
Unable to hide root.and bricked removing root
thanks! worked like a charm…
Don’t think that this is the case because my second generation Fire Tv has never been rooted. However, there is a note on the Directv Now site saying that the App does not support rooted/jailbroken devices.
Works fine on my Jailbroken iPhone. Will test on several rooted android devices this weekend.
Does anyone know if this technique works with Sky Go?
Running the latest prerooted rom with my firetv1 and hide my root says it can’t find my su. Any ideas?
try unhide then hide
Same here
Worked well for me. Thanks spotmark and Elias!
Does this work on a G-Box or a android box
Did anyone have any luck with a JB phone?
What were the steps to get it to work?
no matter what I tried, nothing worked.
Slightly off-topic… has anyone tried using DirecTV Now via a US VPN address from Canada?
Downloader is no longer available in app store!!
Blast – went through 45 minute wait for chat, then another 1/2 hour to have them say they’ll look into it. Sound on commercials is fine- shows just scratchy noise
Settings – display and sound – dolby digital plus – turn to off
I signed up for the 3 month trial to get the free ATV, but I am watching DTVn on Fire TV sticks. Works great. I cannot install the app on an UNrooted gen 1 fire tv. Amazon shows these as incompatible. Anyone running this on a gen 1 FTV with no tricks? Is this a me thing, an Amazon thing, or a DTVn thing?
I sometimes get that QP1005 error message on my 1st-gen FTV on wi-fi, which is NOT rooted. Hitting refresh usually makes it go away and it works okay after that.
My 2nd-gen FTV on ethernet (also never rooted) doesn’t have this issue at all.
I am unable to revert back ROOT on my Fire TV Gen 1 – It says failed to restore su binary. Make sure your SU app has been restored first..
Oh well so much for trying this out. So did i loose my root. How do i go back now ?
same boat here
If you have an unlocked boot loader then your untouchable and can practically never lose root. If you have custom recovery menu and you can access it…then just reflash whichever custom rom you want. You won’t lose any saved data.
Hi! I just bought a amazon fire tv box for 4k and can’t seem to jail break it. Can you help?
Not working unfortunately
Still have this error “Error 40” or “QP1005 ,if any can help with this i will apreciate
Worked like a charm for my rooted first Gen FIRETV. NOTE…. using to hide my root in order to use Sony Playstation Vue app.
Does this method of hiding root work for Netflix app?
worked great, thanks :) FireTV Box
Did anyone try rootcloacking? Xeposed framework and root cloack!
Does this work for Netflix? Let me know please…
Works 100% perfect! Thanks!!!
Seems to not work anymore. App updated yesterday and now this method does not work. With an upset GF, I may need to unroot my devices if a fix is not found quick.
Same issue as Kevin. Boo!
Boo, me too. Following this thread, hopefully someone posts a solution.
Same here. I downgraded to 1.0.6 for android tv. Works again.
How does this vague bit of Script Kiddie named app function?
Is it like the garbage Wanam releases that improperly modifies system files?
#ShunWanam
If my firestick is jailbroken will investigation discovery Go app work for free after the free trial