Hi there!
I'm searching for an "updated" version of Skype (actually on my KFHD 8.9 I've got a 3.2.xx) to use on my device. I tried to install several 4.x apk, but with every one I had volume problems, so (every time) I rolled back to the Play Store release (I "rooted" my Kindle and installed all Google Play Service stuff).
Anyone knows if exist a modded (or similar) version of the software compatible with Kindle Fire HD 8.9"?
Thanks a lot,
J.
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I have been trying to root a Kindle Fire 8.9 running 8.4.9. After I run Bin4ry it seems to work but the tablet is extremely slow and unusable. After I restore to factory settings it is fine again but of course with no root.
Can anyone offer help?? I just want to run another launcher and install apps from google play.
Thank you!
I am not a developer. I am not even particularly computer savvy, but I did this and it worked.
I have had my Kindle Fire HD 8.9 since it was released. I rooted it using Bin4ry. Somehow, the 8.4.9 update was installed and I lost root. I have had a heck of a time getting it back. I got the slow instability as well. I was unable to access google play and kept getting the "google play store has stopped" message. I was about to give up when I found this: Buildprop editor. Its available through the google play store, but of course, I couldn't access the google play store., so I searched the internet for a download of the apk. I plugged in my kindle fire and copied it to the download file. You will also need ES explorer (which is available via amazon) and a super user app, which I also had to find and install. Once I had all of these, I was able to revert back to 8.4.6. which is rootable and it cleared up my sluggishness.
I used this video for reference:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_HyI1HuqO0
and changed everything using the applicable numbers. Obviously I couldn't use his because he was on the HDX, but the basic premise is the same.
I also have KindleFree, which is available somewhere on this forum and I purchased the upgrade from google play store.. This installs everything I need to make me happy and I can download things from google play and use a launcher instead of the kindle shelves.
This worked for me. It might not work for you and I take no responsibility for any issues you may have as a result of using this method. I performed it at my own risk and prayed a lot. I was also fully prepared to dump my kindle in the trash had it not worked.
Hi,
I've two different Amazon Tv (I've bought them in US, I live in Europe):
- The first one has firmware 51.1.0.2 (rootable)
- The second one has firmware 51.1.6.3 (not rootable and updated to the latest firmware, right?)
I would like to use Netflix on it.
Since I cannot use the official Netflix Amazon App, I tried with the app from the Playstore.
I downloaded it from here - http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netflix-inc/netflix-for-android-tv/
Trying to sideload the apk to the Amazon TV with 51.1.0.2 (old firmware) I got an error. It does make sense since the app is going to work if you have Lollipop and on it I have Ice Cream Sandwich. So I gave up.
On the other updated Amazon TV with 51.1.6.3, since it has Lollipop, I was able to sideload the Netflix app.
I found it in the installed app on the Amazon TV, but when I launch it it goes immediately back to the app menu.
It seems that something is not working properly.
I've tried with both latest Netflix build (2.4.1) and the previous one (2.4.0). Same result.
Do you have any hint please?
Thanks for your help.
Thanks!
Embee11 said:
Thanks!
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The latest FireTV Netflix is fully compatible with FTV1's as long as they are on FireOS 5. The latest FireOS 5 FW the better. If you are having a problem getting it to work Please be more specific on what FW you are on.
Saw your other post. Answered on there too. Bottom line: FireOS 5.
Thanks for your reply!
I performed a system update to my first-gen FireTV, and it is now running FireOS vv5.2.4.1
More to the point, I found a Netflix apk that is compatible with my first-gen Fire TV and finally works correctly! But it's a pretty old version, v2.3.10 build 268. Anything newer fails to run correctly, either refusing to run with "not compatible with your device" message, or constantly returning "UI-800-3" errors.
I very much wish to make it publicly available, but I'm too new to the forum to be allowed to post links. I'll rack up a few more posts and then try to post it later.
Here is the Gen-1 compatible Netflix for AFTV
Although this is rather old version of Netflix for the Fire TV, it's the most recent version that works correctly on my First Generation AFTV, which is running FireOS 5.2.4.1
No later version will work. Here it is...
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=04675734839837874891
Embee11 said:
Although this is rather old version of Netflix for the Fire TV, it's the most recent version that works correctly on my First Generation AFTV, which is running FireOS 5.2.4.1
No later version will work. Here it is...
http://s000.tinyupload.com/index.php?file_id=04675734839837874891
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If you are on FireOS 5.2.4.1 & you can't run the latest versions of Netflix then you have a problem. The only time I've had an issue like that was when I manually deleted the mbcache file on FireOS 3 due to the running out if space bug.
You might need to reconfigured your device thru TWRP. Are you Rooted or not?
Y314K said:
If you are on FireOS 5.2.4.1 & you can't run the latest versions of Netflix then you have a problem. The only time I've had an issue like that was when I manually deleted the mbcache file on FireOS 3 due to the running out if space bug.
You might need to reconfigured your device thru TWRP. Are you Rooted or not?
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I've went back and forth with Netflix and they suspect it's the old version of the application that is my issue. I am also running Fire OS 5.2.4.1 and every time i push a version of App Store or download, it's 2.3.10 build 268. I've done factory resets, you name it and it will ONLY download this exact version which according to Netflix is too old to work.
Can I install and run FireOS apks on Andriod box like s905x? I tried downloading and it gives UI-800-3 errors.
Is there something I have to change for it to work on other android boxes?
I use FTV4k in Poland. Using apk's I installed Amazon Prime Video (for whatever reason built-in APV doesn't work in Poland, but one from Android TV works fine); Netflix, Apple TV... and HBO Go (Nordic).
For the past year all worked extremely well and stable, but about 2 weeks ago HBO stopped to work. When I run it, it starts, there are a few revolutions of the circle, and then it jumps back to the main menu. I uninstalled the app, reinstalled, I was able to activate it just fine, and right after activation it dropped back to main menu.
I'm using newest version available, Google Play services are also installed in the newest version... I'm out of ideas what else could I try.
Anyone would care to help me?
I've the same problem
As I have noted in this post, the latest update for Fire Stick 4K causes the HBO GO app to crash. The only solution is to root and downgrade (or watch via the Kodi HBO GO addon).
Additionally, the same thing happened with Fire Stick 2nd Gen in the latest update.
HBO GO should issue a fix, but they're unlikely to do so because Fire Sticks aren't supported.
Hello
Could you give me hint How I need downgrade my FSTV4K?
I flashed pre-rooted 2.7.1 then during stick registering auto update install 2.7.3
I disabled OTA then again install 2.7.1.
After that install HBO and try. Not working despite downgrade, so this show that in system there some modified files left.
I suggest that I need backup of 2.7.1 with blocked OTA. Unfortnatly dont have it
I had the same issues. First I thought a full wipe of the system partition would be enough (and flashing the "stock" 2.7.1 via TWRP), but ultimately I had to do a factory reset on 2.7.1, block update servers on my router and skip the updates step in the setup wizard.
Apparently, to pass the update check, but prevent the download, you must block three of the four update servers:
Code:
amzdigital-a.akamaihd.net
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
updates.amazon.com
If that doesn't get you past the update screen, you can use the Fire Stick remote Android app on a phone, connect to the stick as soon as it's visible on the local network, putting it to sleep via the app and waking it up via the remote. That did it for me.
There are other ways of passing the initial wizard, they involve modifying build.prop to enable ADB and pushing your adb keys, there was a post about it somewhere. To do this, you have to connect the stick directly (no OTG) and do the boot-fastboot.sh step from the rooting instructions.
Here's an old (apparently patched) version of the app intended for Sony Bravia TV's that works on both 2nd gen and 4K. The icon is purple for some reason and there's no shadow box behind the subtitles, but it works.
I see that the link has been posted in the request section, but I'll leave it here just in case.
niftynick said:
Here's an old (apparently patched) version of the app intended for Sony Bravia TV's that works on both 2nd gen and 4K. The icon is purple for some reason and there's no shadow box behind the subtitles, but it works.
I see that the link has been posted in the request section, but I'll leave it here just in case.
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Hey, I just want to say thank you for providing that information to the community! Very appreciated, I've been searching for a clue about this for weeks now and just found your post here, downloaded and installed the app on the 4K, hbogo work like a charm again! Thanks!
Thank you for the patched version.
At least at me, it works on FireTv, the only problem seems its that the movies with other audio than EN can't be hear.. no sound...
LE: sound work with other version, from the other theard.. eu.hbogo_5.11.7-218_minAPI23(nodpi).apk
petredragos said:
Thank you for the patched version.
At least at me, it works on FireTv, the only problem seems its that the movies with other audio than EN can't be hear.. no sound...
LE: sound work with other version, from the other theard.. eu.hbogo_5.11.7-218_minAPI23(nodpi).apk
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The new version (works on 2nd gen and 4k too):
h t t p s://drive.google.com/file/d/1EW5x-GM6xS_6fdvO-svE5jf0CuwBqw3b/view?usp=sharing
I used HBOMAX to stream on my Fire tv
Hello everyone. I've got an old Fire 8.9" tablet I'd like to repurpose for one of my kids. My thought process is I can get more entertainment apps and games via the Google Play store vs. what Amazon offers, so I figured either put a ROM on and get more of a stock (albeit older?) Android experience or somehow figure out how to get the Play store on the tablet? The tablet seem to be too old for the Fire Tool Box to work, so the first thing I did was root. Success! .... Now what?
Sorry to ask such a beginner question, but a lot of searches both on this forum and the web in general are returning old results with busted links, and I'd like to make sure I'm doing this process how it should be done TODAY, not just in 2013, etc. My Kindle is currently running Amazon 8.5.1.
Please and thank you!
bicbuck said:
Hello everyone. I've got an old Fire 8.9" tablet I'd like to repurpose for one of my kids. My thought process is I can get more entertainment apps and games via the Google Play store vs. what Amazon offers, so I figured either put a ROM on and get more of a stock (albeit older?) Android experience or somehow figure out how to get the Play store on the tablet? The tablet seem to be too old for the Fire Tool Box to work, so the first thing I did was root. Success! .... Now what?
Sorry to ask such a beginner question, but a lot of searches both on this forum and the web in general are returning old results with busted links, and I'd like to make sure I'm doing this process how it should be done TODAY, not just in 2013, etc. My Kindle is currently running Amazon 8.5.1.
Please and thank you!
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Hey, now you're rooted you can either flash cyanogen 10/11/12/13/14.1
Ot you can flsh another custom rom
Bear in mind this device is really old now and will be really slow + support for the roms etc is almost non existent
Fire tool box isn't compatible with the Jem (as you know) but you can debloat stock rom using the pm disable - k - - user 0 "com.nameofpackage" commands
I always recommend staying with stock rom and root/debloat device but in this case (Jem) I would say temasek 13.1 build is best with playstore
Regards
If you need any help pm me, I have kindle first aid, all the stuff required to unbrick, update, return to stock rom on my cloud if you need it.