i know you cant root a new AFTV bought in the UK but if i want to install kodi on it and be able to watch geo-restricted sites , is it still possible to use a DNS service on the AFTV and get into the dns settings without it being rooted ? thanks
davemaden said:
i know you cant root a new AFTV bought in the UK but if i want to install kodi on it and be able to watch geo-restricted sites , is it still possible to use a DNS service on the AFTV and get into the dns settings without it being rooted ? thanks
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Yes you can do that, that is exactly what I do for watching the football at the weekend, there are plenty of guides and even apps on this site which sideload apk's for you using adb.
No need for root
if i use a DNS service and im in the uk , will i be able to watch the sites my isp has blocked or would i need a vpn and not a DNS ? sorry if this seems a stupid question , but im sick of my isp blocking sites and want to know how to get round it without it slowing everything down ,. I cant do much with the router as its virgin media superhub and cant install a vpn on it or change dns settings . thanks
davemaden said:
if i use a DNS service and im in the uk , will i be able to watch the sites my isp has blocked or would i need a vpn and not a DNS ? sorry if this seems a stupid question , but im sick of my isp blocking sites and want to know how to get round it without it slowing everything down ,. I cant do much with the router as its virgin media superhub and cant install a vpn on it or change dns settings . thanks
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With the DNS settings (which you can enter directly into the AFTV) it only gives you access to geo restricted sites such as NBC Sports Live Extra, to get access to all sites you'll need a VPN so will need to buy a new router to either replace or connect to your Superhub. You will probably lose about 50% of your speed as well on a vpn with Virgin so recommend you try out some trial smart dns services first to see if that's enough for you.
Most smart dns services offer a free one or two week trial so you can try them all out before deciding on the best/cheapest
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Hi all hoping someone can help I watch tv use catch up TV and iPlayer and Eurosport play on my nexus7 using wifi which work fine when in UK but I travel out side the UK for work a lot is there a app that will show my location as still being in the UK so I can still tv
You will need to acces the sites you try to see with the use of a proxy server with an UK ip-adress.
So in your situation it's local wifi nation B > proxy server UK addy > site you try to see that requires you to be in UK.
I wont go into more detail as I'm not familiar with the rules of the site you're trying to see.
Hi,
I am out of USA. I want to watch netflix via VPN on fire tv.
1.all of traffic will go through the VPN or just verify info go through the VPN ?
2. I am wondering how many traffic It needs every month via VPN?
3. Does VPN affect the speed ?
thanks
blackantt said:
Hi,
I am out of USA. I want to watch netflix via VPN on fire tv.
1.all of traffic will go through the VPN or just verify info go through the VPN ?
2. I am wondering how many traffic It needs every month via VPN?
3. Does VPN affect the speed ?
thanks
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VPN will affect all of traffic
Most (paid) VPN services don't limit your bandwidth
Yes but it's not noticeable.
I actually set up my own VPN following this guide so I have unlimited bandwidth and very good download speed and it costs me only $5/mo.
I've used unblock-us for MLB.tv on the fire seamlessly for a month or so now.... very happy with it.
I only change the primary DNS on the fire to unblock-us and leave the secondary on my local ISP.
blackantt said:
Hi,
I am out of USA. I want to watch netflix via VPN on fire tv.
1.all of traffic will go through the VPN or just verify info go through the VPN ?
2. I am wondering how many traffic It needs every month via VPN?
3. Does VPN affect the speed ?
thanks
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I'm based in NZ with FireTV using unlock-us, streaming Netflix, Amazon Prime and iPlayer. Speed is not noticeably a problem, and with unblock-us I have the ability to 'exist' in the UK and the US at the same time so I can use both countries services.
It's a simply DNS change so not encrypting any traffic, just masking your location so you can view blocked resources.
uktuatara said:
I'm based in NZ with FireTV using unlock-us, streaming Netflix, Amazon Prime and iPlayer. Speed is not noticeably a problem, and with unblock-us I have the ability to 'exist' in the UK and the US at the same time so I can use both countries services.
It's a simply DNS change so not encrypting any traffic, just masking your location so you can view blocked resources.
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How did you install the Netflix app? I tried from the Amazon store, but it is still restricted by region. I use unotelly (similar to unblock-us).
modstore said:
How did you install the Netflix app? I tried from the Amazon store, but it is still restricted by region. I use unotelly (similar to unblock-us).
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download the netflix apk file from apk downloader website and then sideload it to your FTV.
modstore said:
How did you install the Netflix app? I tried from the Amazon store, but it is still restricted by region. I use unotelly (similar to unblock-us).
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I used a router-based VPN client (to appear as in US) and installed Netflix from the store. The use Hola to wtach
Thanks, it turned out my issue was that me Amazon account was an amazon.com.au account. I created a US based Amazon account and changed to that and all was good.
I reall would like to buy a AFTV but I think Amazon prime will not be working with me because I located in Switzerland (which is not in scope of Amazon services) and want to use the German content instead.
Has the box geofencing? Or will the service work?
As my router could not apply a VPN connection for my whole home network I must install openvPN on the AFTV but I need therefore root access.
As I have read root access is not working anymore, does anyone else has a
Solution who to apply my vpn in order to use my German IP connection to the internet or another method to avoid geofencing?
Thank you so much for any good ideas, I think that Iam not the only one with this problem
I am currently testing unblock-us to access US-Netflix-content.
I think it should work with Amazon Prime Content too, but you need a german (or US) one-click Amazon account.
€: I just checked the unblock-us website and regarding Amazon Instant Video US ist the only available region. netflix on the other hand has plenty of region choices (see here)
No, no VPN without root. FTV does not come with OpenVPN binaries and to install them you need root. You can always buy a cheap router and flash it with DD-WRT software. If you go along that path, make sure your router is supported by DD-WRT here at http://www.dd-wrt.com
What kind of router do you have currently? Maybe you can use what you have....
If you dont find a cheap router with dd-wrt support try any with openwrt...
I use Unblock-us and have been using it from the time I got my Fire Tv. Its a very good service and very easy to setup, all you have to do is change your DNS on your router if you want it for all you web devices or just on the device that you want it to effect. I recommend doing it from the router. Its like $5 a month which isnt bad if you ask me. It also supports amazon Prime, Hulu, Netflix and a lot of other services as well. Another service that is similar to unblock-us is Unlocator which is basically the same as Unblock-us just with problem some extra or less support never really checked the difference but I do know it works as I gave it a week trial.
Hi All,
So I bought tigerVPN and I have the amazon firestick (bought earlier this year not Alexa) which is running on FireOS 5.2.4.1. I've managed to get OpenVPN onto my firestick via sideloading and managed to import my .ovpn files and config file, i've even managed to connect to VPN using OpenVPN, however when I click on Netflix i'm still getting geographically locked. Am I right in guessing that the OpenVPN app is connected but my firestick is ignoring the application.
Is there anyway that I could use tigerVPN with my firestick?
Thanks,
ssjdx1
Most VPN provider IP address are known to Netflix and thereby are blocked. They are not blocking VPN's but the commercials ISP who provide servers and rack space to the VPN companies. There are a few companies that have seemd to have solved the Netflix problem, Express and Surfbouncer I know for sure. If you have someone in the country where you want to watch that has fast Internet and is willing to let you put a small VPN server there that would be the 100% foolproof solution. Just look up Raspberry Pi VPN Server on Google for several tutorials. Or the device Surfbouncer is calling the behomebox which is essentially the do it yourself Raspberry Pi solution pre-configured
Thanks for your reply, however when i access netflix from my laptop with openvpn running i am able to access netflix from different countries therefore my vpn provider isn't the problem here, the issue is to do with the firestick ignoring openvpn.
Hi, guys I recently read Tiger VPN review: https://www.reviewsdir.com/tigervpn-review/ The price its offering is far better than other VPN providers. Check it out and tell me what your stance on it is?
"Connect to the network" error while trying to unlock (and on chinese vpn server)
I've browsed more than a few threads on here where the reply for issues regarding unlocking is to use PlexVPN's Shanghai server. Unfortunately I've connected to that server and I'm still getting a "Connect to the network and try again" error when trying to unlock my device.
I've tried more than 10 different VPNs, different servers, etc. I have everything signed up logged in and my message for unlock authorization.
What's going on? I really want to kill these Mi Store ads.
Zurginator said:
I've browsed more than a few threads on here where the reply for issues regarding unlocking is to use PlexVPN's Shanghai server. Unfortunately I've connected to that server and I'm still getting a "Connect to the network and try again" error when trying to unlock my device.
I've tried more than 10 different VPNs, different servers, etc. I have everything signed up logged in and my message for unlock authorization.
What's going on? I really want to kill these Mi Store ads.
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You need to keep trying different ones, eventually it will work. Plex one didn't work for me either.
You also don't need to specifically connect to a Shanghai one, a China one in general will work.
Mackay53 said:
You need to keep trying different ones, eventually it will work. Plex one didn't work for me either.
You also don't need to specifically connect to a Shanghai one, a China one in general will work.
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Which VPN worked for you? I'm running out of options.
I have tried:
Plex VPN
Avast Secureline
Express VPN
Turbo VPN
VPN Monster
Nord VPN
TorGuard VPN
VPN China
Fly VPN
Pure VPN
Opera VPN
VPN Melon
Keepsafe VPN
X-VPN
Inf VPN
Thunder VPN
Whats VPN
One VPN
VPN Lighter
VPN Box
Secure VPN
Can someone please recommend a VPN that will work?