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[Q] Super Repo is empty XBMC !

I have tried everything from factory reset to reinstalling xbmc for ouya 12.3.2 or spmc version but I can't get the super repo to work again. I should of never tried to install SPMC by uninstalling the ouya version which was working fine but I wanted to give it a try bcuz it was newer version. How do I delete the file addons15.db on fire tv to get the super repo to work, is that possible with no root? Help !

batcave said:
I have tried everything from factory reset to reinstalling xbmc for ouya 12.3.2 or spmc version but I can't get the super repo to work again. I should of never tried to install SPMC by uninstalling the ouya version which was working fine but I wanted to give it a try bcuz it was newer version. How do I delete the file addons15.db on fire tv to get the super repo to work, is that possible with no root? Help !
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Have you tried to add source manually using superrepo zip?

adfurgerson said:
Have you tried to add source manually using superrepo zip?
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sorry but how do you do that?
I have installed some channels like 1channel, icefilms from Fusion repo, but need others like mashup, simply movies...etc but can't get super repo to work.

batcave said:
sorry but how do you do that?
I have installed some channels like 1channel, icefilms from Fusion repo, but need others like mashup, simply movies...etc but can't get super repo to work.
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Disclaimer.... I don't own FTV and only have a basic knowledge of xbmc.
1. You will need to download or copy the zip into FTV.
2. Go to settings-file system-add source( on phone this requires long click to bring up menu, with keyboard and mouse try hovering over it and pressing "c" on keyboard)-browse.
3. Select an option such as root files to beginb looking for zip, once you find and select it the add one should show.
Side note... Other sources install similarly except you enter an http address into box rather than selecting browse.

adfurgerson said:
Disclaimer.... I don't own FTV and only have a basic knowledge of xbmc.
1. You will need to download or copy the zip into FTV.
2. Go to settings-file system-add source( on phone this requires long click to bring up menu, with keyboard and mouse try hovering over it and pressing "c" on keyboard)-browse.
3. Select an option such as root files to beginb looking for zip, once you find and select it the add one should show.
Side note... Other sources install similarly except you enter an http address into box rather than selecting browse.
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I don't think that's possible with Fire tv as its not rooted to install channels from zip files like that bcuz there is no way to use fire tv with usb drive with zip files loaded to manually install channels.

batcave said:
I don't think that's possible with Fire tv as its not rooted to install channels from zip files like that bcuz there is no way to use fire tv with usb drive with zip files loaded to manually install channels.
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Can you download the zip from web through browser? How are you installing apk's?

adfurgerson said:
Can you download the zip from web through browser? How are you installing apk's?
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I side load them using ADB, I don't think I can download anything using even a browser "unknown source install/download" not allowed as far as I know on Fire TV not until its rooted then we have full control. But I will give it try using fireox browser.

batcave said:
I side load them using ADB, I don't think I can download anything using even a browser "unknown source install/download" not allowed as far as I know on Fire TV not until its rooted then we have full control. But I will give it try using fireox browser.
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Can files be pushed to it via adb? Anyways check for a message in a bit I will send PM.
Edit.... I gave you the wrong instructions for zip. Sorry was going from memory.
Correct way- system-add ons-install from zip file.

adfurgerson said:
Have you tried to add source manually using superrepo zip?
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Just install it like you did Fusion. Go to Settings > File Manager > add source, and them enter http://srp.nu/ for the address of the SuperRepo and on the second menu "Name for this Media"whatever name you want to give to the source e.g. SuperRepo.
You can put this url in your browser to verify that the 3 repo folders are not empty.

Thanks u very much it works now !

How Do I Install Addons On Kodi ?

Hi,I need help please.
How do I install an addon ?
I have added some to my usb stick ,put it in the back of the fire tv box,gone to settings/addon/add from zip file,then navigated to the usb stick but it shows nothing...
What path do I need to navigate to to install addons ? or is it not possible ?
Hope someone can help me.
thanks

bolinao said:
How do I install an addon ?
I have added some to my usb stick ,put it in the back of the fire tv box,gone to settings/addon/add from zip file,then navigated to the usb stick but it shows nothing...
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Have you installed StickMount for the FTV to see your USB? Or a more pertinent question, is your FTV rooted?
What addon are you trying to install?

bolinao said:
Hi,I need help please.
How do I install an addon ?
I have added some to my usb stick ,put it in the back of the fire tv box,gone to settings/addon/add from zip file,then navigated to the usb stick but it shows nothing...
What path do I need to navigate to to install addons ? or is it not possible ?
Hope someone can help me.
thanks
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This is very easy.. And there are tons of how to vid's on YouTube...
This is one of the best how to's...
https://www.youtube.com/user/vdubt25/videos - This are all his how to videos..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Vx4Zfv6BYw - This one tells you how to install one from a .zip file
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAO6CUCC_a0 - This one tells you how to install repositories & how to find channels in said repositories...
Also the easiest non manual way is to either install TVMC or to use the TVAddon's installation options... All found here: http://tvaddons.ag/

dbdoshi said:
Have you installed StickMount for the FTV to see your USB? Or a more pertinent question, is your FTV rooted?
What addon are you trying to install?
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No,my fire tv is not rooted and I have not installed stickmount,does the fire tv have to be rooted to install addons ?
There are a few I would like to add,this is just one of them..
http://forums.tvaddons.ag/threads/21328-*-My-PinoyTV-Live-streaming-of-Filipino-Pinoy-TV-Channels
thanks

bolinao said:
No,my fire tv is not rooted and I have not installed stickmount,does the fire tv have to be rooted to install addons ?
thanks
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You don't need to be rooted.. But I think you would need to be rooted or use stickmount to use a usb stick for the addons you have to manually load like the Digitele Sports..
But you can sideload the file(s) to SDCard/Download using the AFTV Utility app so you don't need to use a USB stick & delete the files with a File Explorer app later...

Y314K said:
But you can sideload the file(s) to SDCard/Download using the AFTV Utility app so you don't need to use a USB stick & delete the files with a File Explorer app later...
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Excellent,that worked.. thanks
Also thanks Y314K ,those vids are handy.

Is there any other way of installing a repository to Kodi on a unrooted AFTV ?
AFTV Utility app is no longer working for me...

Go into Kodi then System/File Manager (if you are using the default Confluence skin, then File Manager is below System), choose Add Source, then on the <None> box hit enter and type "http:" then "//" then "srp.nu" without quotes and choose Done, then go down and give it a name, then choose OK. This installs the SuperRepo repository.
I had to post the address strangely because the forum says I'm too new to post a link.

Terry T said:
Go into Kodi then System/File Manager (if you are using the default Confluence skin, then File Manager is below System), choose Add Source, then on the <None> box hit enter and type "http:" then "//" then "srp.nu" without quotes and choose Done, then go down and give it a name, then choose OK. This installs the SuperRepo repository.
I had to post the address strangely because the forum says I'm too new to post a link.
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I already have SuperRepo but it doesn't have the addon I want,I can download the Repo I want,but need a way of installing it on Kodi.

The put the zips in a folder on a PC, share that folder, and go to System/File Manager/Add Source/Browse and choose Windows share (SMB), then navigate to the PC and shared folder.

Terry T said:
The put the zips in a folder on a PC, share that folder, and go to System/File Manager/Add Source/Browse and choose Windows share (SMB), then navigate to the PC and shared folder.
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When I navigate to my pc,it just puts up a 'Locked Preferences' page where I need to put in a name and pw.. it wont let me go to my folder which I have shared.

Sorry, I've never seen that. I have a Windows 7 PC with shared folders that I need to put in my username and password to access, but it's available and just works.
Only other thing I could suggest is uploading the zips to Dropbox, then downloading them to the FireTV and using Addons/Install from zip to navigate the Downloads folder.

Thanks,just found a program that will do it

Hi all, i have a loaded fire stick. Today when i switched it on its defaulted to the confluence skin and there is no longer all the sub menus and add ons to click on. They are all still installed as found a list of them all. How do i add folders and links? Thanks all

I am having issues with my firestick I'm on 5.2.1.1 I factory restored it and having issues with repositories. I installed exodus in beginning I had a lot of addons to choose from then after I exited and go to get more plugins it's blank and says exodus incompatible

Please help I have uploaded kodi to my firestick and put exodus on it but when I go into watch anything it's saying error check the log for more information ??

Downloading apps from fire stick

Can anyone tell me how to get the apk's from the Firetv stick?
I would like to get the Fire stick version of Directv now?

You got two very easy options...
Option 1 - ES File Explorer APK Extracting
1. Install ES File Explorer on your FTVS directly from Amazon or side-load it if you have a favorite version.
2. Open ES File Explorer & on the Homepage choose "APP". It should have a number under it showing you how many apps you have installed so far.
3. From your list of installed apps choose which ever APK you want to backup by clicking & holding the "OK/Enter" button until there is a check on that file. Add checks to any other APK's you want to backup up at the same time.
4. At the bottom of the options you should see the option "Backup". Click on it & you should see a message saying if the APK backup was successful.
5. This backups are stored @ "/sdcard/backups/apps".
6. The easiest way to get them to your PC or Mac is to go into ES File Explorer's "Network" on the left menu & "Turn On" "Remote Manager". This will give you a "ftp://" address you can visit from any browser that is on the same Wifi Network. You can even use your phones browser.
7. Navigate to the FTP's "/backups/apps/" folder & just choose which APK(s) you want to save to your device.
8. Don't forget to "Turn off" the Remote Manager on your FTV device. And you can use ES File Explorer to delete any APK you have already moved off your FTV device in "/backups/apps/" to reclaim that storage.​
Option 2 - ADB APK Extracting
1. Download & unzip the Amazon Fire TV Utility App v0.66 or newer on the C:\ of your PC. It should look like C:\FTV\ .
(Amazon Fire TV Utility App v0.66 or newer can be found here: https://sites.google.com/site/amazonfiretvutilityapp/ )
2. Add your FTV's device IP to the AFTV Utility under File/Settings & wait to see that it has connected to your FTV.
3. Once connected you can use the "APK Extractor" option to view a list of all installed APK's. Then just choose which one you want to download. Click on "Extract APK" & confirm is the one you want.
4. A window will pop-up. And if there are no errors extracting the APK it will just close once completed. You should find your extracted APK's under "C:\FTV\Extracted_APK" .​
Very easy to do...
Addendum: You can check/match the MD5 Hash values between the APK in your FTV(S) device with the backup file you create on your PC. Just use ES File Explorer properties to get the original files MD5 Hash values & compare them with the MD5 Hash Values you end up with the APK on your PC/Mac.

Thanks for the help. I was able to grab the app. I loaded it on my android tv. The app ran and I was able to log in, but video won't load. Live channels will not load, nor the guide guide. I can see options to play on demand stuff but none will play. I just get an error that video failed to load error 40 QP1404. I assume it is because there must be some kind of check that is failing. Does anyone know if this can be fixed?

If your trying to run it on a rooted device. Then just take a look at this:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-use-directv-now-on-a-rooted-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Should do the trick.
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btw, can you check on your AndroidTV if there is an app available called Opera TV Browser & what version is available. And see if our can make a backup of the latest APK. Thanks

Spotify Unlimited Skips [ROOT or ADB]

Hello, XDA! Today, I'll be showing you how to get unlimited skips/song select in Spotify on the OnePlus 5.
Code:
/*
If you are rooted or you have adb enabled and installed
on your computer, skip to the bold section of this post.
If you don't have this done or you don't know how to
do this, read the whole post.
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This will require root (root guide for OnePlus 5 here, I recommend using Magisk and not SuperSU.) or ADB.
To enable ADB, just scroll down in Settings to About phone, scroll all the way to the bottom and press Build Number 7 times; this will activate Developer Mode. Go back to the main page in Settings, Developer Mode is near the bottom. From Developer options, you can activate USB debugging (which is ADB). You can download Android SDK Platform-Tools from here. Extract the .zip, go into the folder named platform-tools, and open CMD or Terminal (CMD for Windows, Terminal for Mac/Linux) and drag ADB into the CMD/Terminal to run ADB.
Code:
adb shell
would be
Code:
(drag adb file here) shell
but would show up as something like
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/Users/username/Downloads/platform-tools/adb shell
Once you have rooted or enabled ADB, you can download a new app called jOnePlus Tools [adb/root] from the Play Store. jOnePlus is a modding application for the OxygenOS 4.5.x.
When you open jOnePlus Tools, it will ask for SuperUser Rights (if you are rooted). Select Grant to allow it to 'change' the system. It will then bring up a message that says Permission Denied and it will tell you to grant WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS by running
Code:
adb shell pm grant net.jroot3d.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
over USB. You can either connect your phone to your computer over USB and enable USB Debugging and run
Code:
adb shell pm grant net.jroot3d.joneplustools android.permission.WRITE_SECURE_SETTINGS
on the computer. If you are rooted, you can skip the whole ADB step; just press GRANT WITH ROOT.
Once you've enabled permissions with adb or root, press the gear icon near the top right, press General, and then Enable experimental features. Go back to the main screen of jOnePlus Tools and press the square-circle shape near the top-middle of the screen. Scroll to the bottom and press 4k (2160x3840). It will lag a bit for about 20 seconds at most. Close Spotify if open. Now launch Spotify. (If your home screen appears to be messed up or corrupted, DON'T FRET! It may be confused because your device is telling it a different resolution. This is temporary.) If you can't click on home screen icons correctly, you can hold the home button to launch Google Assistant and say Open Spotify. When you launch Spotify, it should allow you to have unlimited skips/song select. This is because your Spotify sees your screen size as 2160x3840, a tablet size. The tablet version of Spotify has unlimited song select and skips. Spotify only checks your screen size when it launches, so you can go back to jOnePlus Tools and put you resolution back at Full HD (1080x1920) Default. If you close Spotify, you may need to change your resolution back to 4k again before launching if you want unlimited skips/select (and then back to Full HD Default after launching).
Credits:
JRoot3D.dev

Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
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This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
edit : they even have their own updater for the spotify dogfood moded app :
download it, install it and then you can have spotify dogfood always up to date.
*Note* You need to unistall any previous spotify version before installed the moded spotify
https://github.com/spotify-dogfood/updater-for-spotify/raw/master/app/app-release.apk

Is there any way to use Spotify in countries where it's not available without VPN ? I'm rooted if it helps

Ankit Kabeer said:
Is there any way to use Spotify in countries where it's not available without VPN ? I'm rooted if it helps
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Pretty much yeah, you need a VPN only to register an account (and pay for the premium package).

Axelguitt said:
Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
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This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
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But does this get updated?

Axelguitt said:
Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
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This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
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This only has a readme in it...

Axelguitt said:
Thanks, but an easier solution is to directly install "spotify dogfood" : see dedicated xda thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-spotify-dogfood-ad-free-spotify-t3632423
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This mod works without root, it's just a simple apk to install
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Oh, I was able to get it from the project page.

SDee96 said:
Pretty much yeah, you need a VPN only to register an account (and pay for the premium package).
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You don't have to get premium, just register the account with a VPN and every month log in to that account from an IP where Spotify is available (it resets the 30day limit for free users)
keeganjk said:
But does this get updated?
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keeganjk said:
This only has a readme in it...
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keeganjk said:
Oh, I was able to get it from the project page.
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Yes it is regularly updated, it even has its own updater app on the GitHub page. It also has adblocking in it.

david19au said:
You don't have to get premium, just register the account with a VPN and every month log in to that account from an IP where Spotify is available (it resets the 30day limit for free users)
Yes it is regularly updated, it even has its own updater app on the GitHub page. It also has adblocking in it.
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GitHub only has a README.md file in it and nothing else.

keeganjk said:
GitHub only has a README.md file in it and nothing else.
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Look again bro. Works fine

TheGripper said:
Look again bro. Works fine
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I downloaded the app from the official website and it works great, but GitHub has no code.

keeganjk said:
GitHub only has a README.md file in it and nothing else.
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Dude, read the download page or even the readme.md on GitHub - it tells you where it is
https://github.com/sergiocastell/spotify-dogfood/releases here is the direct link for it

david19au said:
Dude, read the download page or even the readme.md on GitHub
https://github.com/sergiocastell/spotify-dogfood/releases here is the direct link for it
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Still only had a readme.

keeganjk said:
Still only had a readme.
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What do you mean, it only had a readme?
It shows completely fine.

david19au said:
What do you mean, it only had a readme?
It shows completely fine.
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Download and extract the zip.

Lmao..... You're downloading the source code zip.... and expecting the apk. Click on the huge, bold "DOWNLOAD" if you want the apk.... lol

david19au said:
What do you mean, it only had a readme?
It shows completely fine.
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Download and extract the zip.

Lmao. I've been using the spotify dogfood apk for a while now and it works great. Simple install as an apk. Download the apk, not the .zip lol...
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keeganjk said:
Download and extract the zip.
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There isn't even a .zip file lol

[App request] HBO EU - android TV for a Firestick?

Is it possible to install HBO EU - android TV on a Firestick 2gen? If yes can anyone assist to do that?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.hbogo.androidtv.production

I heard something about changing minSDKVersion can do the job but I cannot do it myself? Any help?

profusion said:
Is it possible to install HBO EU - android TV on a Firestick 2gen? If yes can anyone assist to do that?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.hbogo.androidtv.production
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Have you tried sideloading the apk?
Guide on ADB side loading:
https://cordcutting.com/how-to/how-to-sideload-fire-tv-apps/
Link to download Android HBO Europe APK: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/hbo-europe/hbo-europe-android-tv/variant-{"minapi_slug":"minapi-24"}/
Sent from my Moto Z Play using Tapatalk.

http://kz.cherrytv.webd.pl/Android/HBO GO TV(eu.hbogo.androidtv.productioo)-5.9.0(161).apk

Thanks, I have succeeded to run HBO via a patched apk, as the Firestick 2gen have <6 Android. I will try also the version above, thanks for providing!

profusion said:
Thanks, I have succeeded to run HBO via a patched apk, as the Firestick 2gen have <6 Android. I will try also the version above, thanks for providing!
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Well that was really nice of you to share that patched APK with the rest of us in case someone else has the same issue. We really appreciate that.

Can you please share the patched APK @profusion ?
Or can @nicefile share again his APK?

Hi Everyone,
So I wanted to be able to use the HBO app as well, and hence starting messing around with the various tools available for this purpose. Although Android Studio would be a better choice, for this specific purpose I feel these tools are faster.
I will have to say that I managed to get HBO GO for Eastern Europe to work on Firestick, but although I am able to install HBO Spain it will not launch.
The idea was right in basically changing version and build codes to "platformBuildVersionCode="22" platformBuildVersionName="5.1.0">" in the manifest.xml. But it is not that simple as the apk will then need to be aligned and resigned with a different keystore. This is easily done with various tools. Things I did:
1) Using apktools decompile the apk (i.e. ".\apktool d appname.apk)
2) Open "Androidmanifest.xml" in the project directory.
3) Change both "platformBuildVersionCode" and "platformBuildVersionName" to the appropriate sdk. Usually, for a newer firestick it would be "platformBuildVersionCode="22" platformBuildVersionName="5.1.0" - save the file.
4) Recompile the apk (i.e. ".\apktool b projectfoldername")
Now when trying to install the apk using adb you should get:
[INSTALL_PARSE_FAILED_NO_CERTIFICATES]
This is a good sign and means the manifest was modified correctly. But the apk will now need to be resigned by:
1) Using zipalign to re-align your achive.
2) Place the zipalign.bat and Input/Output folders where "debug.keystore" is located (probably User/YourName/.android). If you can't find keystore there, just open and close a new project with android studio and it should be created.
3) Place your modified apk in the Input folder and re-align with "zipalign -v 4 C:\nameofapp.apk C:\nameofappc.apk
After a success message, copy your re-aligned apk from "Output." Lastly, the re-signing process. You can open a prompt in Android Studio/jre/bin as that's usually where the tools you need are.
1) Paste the apk from "Output" in the folder. Create debug.keystore by typing "keytool -genkey -v -keystore debug.keystore -alias yourappname.apk -keyalg RSA -keysize 2048 -validity 20000" - write what you wish in the prompts (name, pass etc).
2) Get a certificate with "jarsigner -verbose -keystore debug.keystore C:\yourappname.apk yourappname.apk". Remember that the app needs to be the re-aligned version. Paste it in the appropriate directory.
Then you will need to install the finished apk with your method, but I always use adb since it's easiest. Simply copy the finished apk into your adb directory, then:
1) .\ adb install C:/appname
That's about it. If you have any questions you can ask here, I'm sure someone will either respond (as lots of competent people here) or I can respond myself.
Edit: If you are wondering "why a guy who has 1 post is editing this" it's very simple. I wanted to watch HBO spain without Kodi (I hate it). So I googled a solution on how to import the current app into firestick. And I found this page, which was incomplete, but it was probably the best resource on how to do this.

Anyone made patch for this?

The latest version and work on gen2 stick too:
h t t p s://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJFkXQLRiM8kBFOYEEWjeiHt8r5-5epF/view?usp=sharing
R.

RealROB2 said:
The latest version and work on gen2 stick too:
h t t p s://drive.google.com/file/d/1YJFkXQLRiM8kBFOYEEWjeiHt8r5-5epF/view?usp=sharing
R.
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i can't install this apk. The installation starts and when it needs to finish it throws out an error

vuky017 said:
i can't install this apk. The installation starts and when it needs to finish it throws out an error
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First, uninstall the old versoin of the app. And install this one. (The update not working, becouse of the different signing key.)

I didn't have any version of the apk at the time of installation

vuky017 said:
I didn't have any version of the apk at the time of installation
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Ok. This is a DSA key signed version, I hope it is working:
h t t p s://drive.google.com/file/d/1EW5x-GM6xS_6fdvO-svE5jf0CuwBqw3b/view?usp=sharing
And I use the Apps2fire android app for the installation.