Has anyone been able to use Kodi with Llama to get Kodi to launch from the AFTV Home Screen? I've tried every tutorial available, and followed them to a T. I can't get Kodi to launch from the Classic TV app. I uninstalled Kodi, and installed TVMC, and it works fine. Does it not work on Kodi anymore? I tried the manual way, and I also tried using ADB Fire to make it launch, and neither worked. I just picked up the AFTV today, so it's not a rootable one.
lennie paz said:
Has anyone been able to use Kodi with Llama to get Kodi to launch from the AFTV Home Screen? I've tried every tutorial available, and followed them to a T. I can't get Kodi to launch from the Classic TV app. I uninstalled Kodi, and installed TVMC, and it works fine. Does it not work on Kodi anymore? I tried the manual way, and I also tried using ADB Fire to make it launch, and neither worked. I just picked up the AFTV today, so it's not a rootable one.
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I'm sorry you had problems, but adbFire's Llama options work fine. You have the choice of using either Classic TV or Ikono TV and the ability of replacing the icon as well. If you'd like help in figuring out what went wrong, let me know. Root's not required.
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I'm sorry you had problems, but adbFire's Llama options work fine. You have the choice of using either Classic TV or Ikono TV and the ability of replacing the icon as well. If you'd like help in figuring out what went wrong, let me know. Root's not required.
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I have another AFTV up in my living room, and everything worked fine on it. That's why I'm so confused. I ended up installing Kodi from the Amazon App Store, so now it loads from the main page.
It works for me. But is it still needed? You can install Kodi from Amazon AppStore - and the icon will show up even if you already have Kodi which will cause the installation to fail. The only caveat is that you have to use original Kodi (not SBMC or something like that).
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It works for me. But is it still needed? You can install Kodi from Amazon AppStore - and the icon will show up even if you already have Kodi which will cause the installation to fail. The only caveat is that you have to use original Kodi (not SBMC or something like that).
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That's a valid question. I'm keeping the Llama process in adbFire as a backup, if nothing else, since Amazon could stop the new method in a heartbeat.
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That's a valid question. I'm keeping the Llama process in adbFire as a backup, if nothing else, since Amazon could stop the new method in a heartbeat.
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I still can't figure out why it wasn't working. I did the EXACT steps on my other AFTV, and it worked perfectly. The AFTV that it's not working on, is brand new, purchased last week. Is there any way Amazon did something to the new ones to prevent the Llama method from working?
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I still can't figure out why it wasn't working. I did the EXACT steps on my other AFTV, and it worked perfectly. The AFTV that it's not working on, is brand new, purchased last week. Is there any way Amazon did something to the new ones to prevent the Llama method from working?
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I just set up a new AFTV with Kodi/51.1.5.0_user_515030720 and the Llama process worked w/o problems. Nothing's impossible, but I really doubt Amazon has broken Llama. I don't know what happened in your case.
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I just set up a new AFTV with Kodi/51.1.5.0_user_515030720 and the Llama process worked w/o problems. Nothing's impossible, but I really doubt Amazon has broken Llama. I don't know what happened in your case.
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I literally spent about 8 hours trying EVERY single method I found on the net. I mean, the ADBFire method, is pretty much dummy proof, and not even that would work. When I tried it manually, I picked a bunch of other apps to launch instead of Kodi, and they all launched perfectly, so I know I was doing it right. As soon as I would switch the app to launch to Kodi, it wouldn't work. What's weird about it, is I tried an older version of TVMC, and that launched fine. I tried older versions of Kodi, but they wouldn't launch.
I have exact same issue. I tried for hours to get it to work and it wont. I totally wiped my other one and it works fine. I am not sure what is going on. I am using user 51.1.5.0_user_515030720 on both with same account.
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I have exact same issue. I tried for hours to get it to work and it wont. I totally wiped my other one and it works fine. I am not sure what is going on. I am using user 51.1.5.0_user_515030720 on both with same account.
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Thank god it's not just me then. How new is the AFTV that it's not working on?
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Thank god it's not just me then. How new is the AFTV that it's not working on?
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Well, with multiple reports, obviously something is going on, but I can't replicate it on a new FTV with the new firmware, fresh delivered from Amazon last Saturday. Llama works fine here.
So, is anyone willing to step up and help find a fix? I need anyone with this issue to work with me trying to solve the problem, otherwise I can't resolve it.
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I have exact same issue. I tried for hours to get it to work and it wont. I totally wiped my other one and it works fine. I am not sure what is going on. I am using user 51.1.5.0_user_515030720 on both with same account.
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Thank god it's not just me then. How new is the AFTV that it's not working on?
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Looks like @SaleeN is running the newest fw. If you have the same then it seems like amazon broke the llama function....I can't see why? Allow the app in their store, allow side loading of kodi, kill the llama shortcut but not the other workaround...could just be a fluke or a bug in the software
Edit--sorry I missed @jocala's last comment. Mine seems sort of redundant.
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Looks like @SaleeN is running the newest fw. If you have the same then it seems like amazon broke the llama function....I can't see why? Allow the app in their store, allow side loading of kodi, kill the llama shortcut but not the other workaround...could just be a fluke or a bug in the software
Edit--sorry I missed @jocala's last comment. Mine seems sort of redundant.
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Has anyone figured out what the problem is? I've tried for last 4 hours and get ikono app to open kodi
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Has anyone figured out what the problem is? I've tried for last 4 hours and get ikono app to open kodi
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What have you tried?
What firmware are you running?
Stick or Fire TV?
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What have you tried?
What firmware are you running?
Stick or Fire TV?
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It's the Firetv. The furthest I got was replacing the ikono app with kodi. It just won't open up kodi. I tried manually and through abd
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It's the Firetv. The furthest I got was replacing the ikono app with kodi. It just won't open up kodi. I tried manually and through abd
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Open Llama and check the event. Did you import from USB?
Press the FTV remote menu button
Choose Import/Export Data
Import from USB Storage
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Open Llama and check the event. Did you import from USB?
Press the FTV remote menu button
Choose Import/Export Data
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Yes I tried that also. I tried setting llama to open both ikono and classictv and it won't. I had just finished another firetv right before this one with no problems
This is a known working Llama dataset for ikono copied from a new Fire TV running 51.1.5.0_user_515030720 firmware. Give it a try (files need to be in the /sdcard/Llama directory). Once it's loaded from USB, see if it works from within Llama by editing the event and doing test action.
I was just about to post as I was having the same problem and it seems to be an issue with one of the versions before their most recent updates. I just updated to 51.1.5.0....515030720 and now it is launching as normal. before that It would launch ikono and appear to close spmc when lama tried to execute it. Try updating your versions to the latest and see if it fixes it.
I tried for hours last night and couldnt get kodi to open with llama. Lo and behold I tried it again this morning and it worked. I'll keep in mind to do it through sd card next time to see if that way works.
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Hi,
I just got my Fire TV set up. Used Smart DNS Proxy as part of wifi set up. Installed Netflix. When I open netflix and login using login credentials, the app crashes. I can't go beyond login screen.
I can stream Prime videos, crackle etc but not Netflix.
1 click settings is correctly set on Amazon account. I have tried deleting data and cache of all the apps installed and restarted the fire tv but couldn't succeed. I even tried resetting the fire tv but it didn't help either.
Any help is appreciated.
Is there anyway I can enable some logging to see why Netflix is crashing?
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Is there anyway I can enable some logging to see why Netflix is crashing?
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adb logcat
I saw your thread on prerooted images: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/prerooted-stock-images-t2882337
I see that you have provided a zip update to fix Netflix. Unfortunately, I am on the 51.1.4.0_user_514006420 version so I can't root my fire TV. Is there anyway I can apply your Netflix fix on this version?
Attaching the logcat output. Any help is appreciated.
Attached now
I was hoping that downgrading the Netflix app might work for me. I uninstalled the latest Netflix app and installed the old app http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FLJ1CFM/?tag=aftvn-20. But, when I open the old app, it asks me to upgrade to the new version.
I am not able to use Netflix at all. I hope some one can come with a solution soon.
Found 2 error lines related to Netflix. I searched for those and both lines are sometimes related to orientation issues. Might not be related to your issue, but figured I will throw this out to you:
Do you have any apps loaded to change orientation on your FTV?
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Found 2 error lines related to Netflix. I searched for those and both lines are sometimes related to orientation issues. Might not be related to your issue, but figured I will throw this out to you:
Do you have any apps loaded to change orientation on your FTV?
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No, it is a new box. I have tried resetting the box and installed only Netflix. Even then it didn't work.
Netflix is updated to 1.1.1 build 125. I am facing the same issue on this version of Netflix as well. Raised a ticket with Amazon. It's been a week. Doesn't look like they have been progressing much on my issue.
I hope some one here will be able to help me fix the netflix issue.
Attaching the log from the new version of Netflix.
As expected, Amazon and Netflix said they don't support the issues when Netflix is accessed outside US, UK and Germany. Looks like I just need to wait for new firmware releases on Fire TV and/or new version of Netflix to see if it ever works.
I hope some one from here can help me with the issue that I am seeing. Or some one finds a way to root the latest version of the firmware so that I can install some custom firmware or older version of the firmware to fix the Netflix issue.
This issue was because of HDMI-CEC issue!
I disabled the HDMI-CEC and restarted the Fire TV and Netflix is working like a charm.
Netflix is crashing again after the latest Fire TV update. This is so frustrating.
you're not alone
i'm in US and just receive my amazon fire tv stick
software update being done automatically during setup, so it's up to date
netflix is not pre-installed, so i install from store ver.1.1.1 build 125
the app crashses straight away after login using login credentials
Thanks for your reply. It worked for me couple of times but 99% of the time it didn't work me. Raising a ticket with Amazon didn't help either. They are clueless!
The status as of today is it is not working.
I sideload latest netflix ver.3.8.3 from google playstore and netflix working
However since this netflix version for tablet, then fire remote won't work on this version
I'm going to call netflix and escalate this issue
Are you getting HD on the side loaded app?
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Used Smart DNS Proxy as part of wifi set up.
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Any chance of using an Ethernet cable just for troubleshooting?
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Any chance of using an Ethernet cable just for troubleshooting?
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Tried with Ethernet cable too. Same result
I recently set up a unit with ikono tv to launch kodi and for some reason it seems like it launches kodi but then goes back to ikono tv. Or mabye it is closing kodi. Is this happening for anyone else or does anyone know how to fix this? I looked at the history in llama and it says ikono tv > spmc... I am using spmc version.
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I recently set up a unit with ikono tv to launch kodi and for some reason it seems like it launches kodi but then goes back to ikono tv. Or mabye it is closing kodi. Is this happening for anyone else or does anyone know how to fix this? I looked at the history in llama and it says ikono tv > spmc... I am using spmc version.
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Maybe give this a try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/app-aftv-launcher-helper-t3020515
I use launcher helper since quite some time and never looked back. This is by far the easiest way to launch into kodi without root access while still being able to use the AFTV launcher.
Unfortunately I can't comment on sacrificing apps, but if you just want an easier way to launch kodi/spmc there is an alternative you could consider which I've had no problems with (apart from after a software upgrade which had to be fixed using another guide):
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-launch-kodi-xbmc-spmc-and-other-sideloaded-apps-from-the-fire-tv-homescreen/#method1
I got it working it had something to do with the version right before the latest update... I updated and resolved it.
Hi guys, i have searched everywhere and failed to find an answer. Please advise how can i resolve this issue. I have 3 AFTVs and all 3 have this issue. All the FireTVs boxes rooted on Version 51.1.1_user_51170220. Every time i start YouTube and select a video, it crashes to main home screen. If i also cast something using YouTube Casting, it does same thing. I normally use Kodi, but when i play YouTube, i normally reboot box or shutdown Kodi completely. I have also removed Kodi to test and it still crashes.
Hmm tried all, still no luck
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Hi, my AFTV have this problem too. I checked Amazon Youtube App customer reviews and other peoples have this problem too. Amazon don't give any solution.
I am having a similar issue, but with Netflix. Please have a read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fir...fire-stcik-t3147348/post61636438#post61636438
I think the issues lay in bad coding in app development.
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Hi guys, i have searched everywhere and failed to find an answer. Please advise how can i resolve this issue. I have 3 AFTVs and all 3 have this issue. All the FireTVs boxes rooted on Version 51.1.1_user_51170220. Every time i start YouTube and select a video, it crashes to main home screen. If i also cast something using YouTube Casting, it does same thing. I normally use Kodi, but when i play YouTube, i normally reboot box or shutdown Kodi completely. I have also removed Kodi to test and it still crashes.
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You can try to install the original YouTube app from the Google store. Link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en . The YouTube version I have currently is 10.24.57.
I have it on my FTV and runs fine with no issues. My FTV is at the latest rooted version. Note that my FTV does have the Google Play and Google Play Services installed as well. I think I read somewhere that YouTube app (from the Google store) needs Play Services to run.
I have also tried the YouTube for Google TV app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tv&hl=en). But that app always gives me an error "Connection to Server lost". Despite multiple cleanups of FTV with regards to data/cache and re-installs and etc etc, it always gives me that error. So I gave up on that and just run the original app.
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You can try to install the original YouTube app from the Google store. Link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en . The YouTube version I have currently is 10.24.57.
I have it on my FTV and runs fine with no issues. My FTV is at the latest rooted version. Note that my FTV does have the Google Play and Google Play Services installed as well. I think I read somewhere that YouTube app (from the Google store) needs Play Services to run.
I have also tried the YouTube for Google TV app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tv&hl=en). But that app always gives me an error "Connection to Server lost". Despite multiple cleanups of FTV with regards to data/cache and re-installs and etc etc, it always gives me that error. So I gave up on that and just run the original app.
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Is it possible if you can install the amazon version and provide feedback? Thanks
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Is it possible if you can install the amazon version and provide feedback? Thanks
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Ok, I installed the Amazon version (1.1.1), the one with the blue box that says "YouTube" in white fonts. This was side by side install with Google version. This works.
I then uninstalled the Google one, rebooted my FTV and tried the Amazon one. And that runs fine as well. I wish it didn't work so that we can have a repeatable bug, but unfortunately not. I also did the same steps on my other FTV (one rooted version back) and all runs fine, side by side and by itself.
Unrelated to your problem, I noticed a quirk in the Amazon version. Neither the wireless keyboard or the Amazon's official FTV app (on iPhone) can be used to search within the application. But keyboard functionality in the Google version works fine in the search.
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Ok, I installed the Amazon version (1.1.1), the one with the blue box that says "YouTube" in white fonts. This was side by side install with Google version.
I then uninstalled the Google one, rebooted my FTV and tried the Amazon one. And that runs fine as well. I wish it didn't work so that we can have a repeatable bug, but unfortunately not. I also did the same steps on my other FTV (one rooted version back) and all runs fine, side by side and by itself.
Unrelated to your problem, I noticed a quirk in the Amazon version. Neither the wireless keyboard or the Amazon's official FTV app (on iPhone) can be used to search within the application. But keyboard functionality in the Google version works fine in the search.
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That is correct, wireless keyboard doesnt work. Maybe my OS version is too old.
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That is correct, wireless keyboard doesnt work. Maybe my OS version is too old.
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Could be. Maybe you can dump the logs and post them. Someone can take a peek and see if something jumps out.
EDIT: I just thought of something. Are you actually running the version 1.1.1? From the version number, I am imagining that there is probably an older version. If you are getting an older version from Amazon store (because your OS is old), maybe you can try running the 1.1.1. Let me know if you need that apk if that is true.
Or conversely, if you are in fact running 1.1.1, maybe the older version might work with your older OS. But I don't have that version for you to test.
It use to work fine up until 3 weeks ago. It stopped then. Ill update the box over the weekend to see maybe that fixes it. Thank you very much.
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i have this issue, non rooted
why? youtube? bbc iplayer
I'll second having this issue with no idea how to fix it.
dbdoshi said:
You can try to install the original YouTube app from the Google store. Link is: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube&hl=en . The YouTube version I have currently is 10.24.57.
I have it on my FTV and runs fine with no issues. My FTV is at the latest rooted version. Note that my FTV does have the Google Play and Google Play Services installed as well. I think I read somewhere that YouTube app (from the Google store) needs Play Services to run.
I have also tried the YouTube for Google TV app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.youtube.tv&hl=en). But that app always gives me an error "Connection to Server lost". Despite multiple cleanups of FTV with regards to data/cache and re-installs and etc etc, it always gives me that error. So I gave up on that and just run the original app.
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which version of youtube apk are you running? the one designed for the phones and tablet? these run fine on the TV with no issues of screen size?
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which version of youtube apk are you running? the one designed for the phones and tablet? these run fine on the TV with no issues of screen size?
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Yes, I guess it should be the phone one (I have masked my FTV as a phone in MarketHelper). But no, I see no cutoffs or anything. It renders it fine on my TV. I have attached couple of pictures from my FTV while running the app (playing Steven Colbert in the background). One shows the picture filling the entire TV and the other shows the stats (which you can enable for any clip you are playing in the clip menu) for this video clip (so that it can be read correctly). I did set the "Quality" to 720p in the settings of the app.
The line for "Video format" shows 1280x720 at the end. I am guessing thats what it is rendering at.. But my knowledge is limited as far as that goes
It is interesting that the "Device" is listed as "Amazon AFTB 4.2.2", and not the HTC phone... Hmm...
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Yes, I guess it should be the phone one (I have masked my FTV as a phone in MarketHelper). But no, I see no cutoffs or anything. It renders it fine on my TV. I have attached couple of pictures from my FTV while running the app (playing Steven Colbert in the background). One shows the picture filling the entire TV and the other shows the stats (which you can enable for any clip you are playing in the clip menu) for this video clip (so that it can be read correctly). I did set the "Quality" to 720p in the settings of the app.
The line for "Video format" shows 1280x720 at the end. I am guessing thats what it is rendering at.. But my knowledge is limited as far as that goes
It is interesting that the "Device" is listed as "Amazon AFTB 4.2.2", and not the HTC phone... Hmm...
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thanks mate. is markethelper required to make it work? i am thinking about doing this with netflix, have you tried?
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thanks mate. is markethelper required to make it work? i am thinking about doing this with netflix, have you tried?
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Sorry, my Netflix works fine (always has). I use the stock Amazon Netflix app. So I didn't have a need to try Google's Netflix app.
Regarding MarketHelper, I am not sure. I guess you can try without it (it might work because my FTV is identified as an actual FTV in the stats image above and not as a phone). If not, it should be a cinch to mask your FTV using MarketHelper. I am wondering if the video is rendering correctly because my FTV is NOT identified as a phone.. LOL.
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Sorry, my Netflix works fine (always has). I use the stock Amazon Netflix app. So I didn't have a need to try Google's Netflix app.
Regarding MarketHelper, I am not sure. I guess you can try without it (it might work because my FTV is identified as an actual FTV in the stats image above and not as a phone). If not, it should be a cinch to mask your FTV using MarketHelper. I am wondering if the video is rendering correctly because my FTV is NOT identified as a phone.. LOL.
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whats wierd is for me amzon youtube works fine but amazon netflix does not work at all.
i cant possibly figure out what can cause the difference?
but i CAN suggest that the issue is in the app developement of FireOS apps
Also are you simply using ADBfire to load the APK onto the stick?
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whats wierd is for me amzon youtube works fine but amazon netflix does not work at all.
i cant possibly figure out what can cause the difference?
but i CAN suggest that the issue is in the app developement of FireOS apps
Also are you simply using ADBfire to load the APK onto the stick?
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No, I use command line ADB to interact with my FTV ("adb install blahblah.apk"). Glad that YouTube works for you at least. If I were you, I would load the Google's Netflix and see how it goes. If that does not work, start by wiping your FTV clean with no apps (I am not sure about the correct sequencing for reset/data & cache clean/use CWM or not). Install Netflix from Amazon and test it and see if there are errors. You can get a log dump from your FTV and maybe someone here can see an issue. And if Netflix works, start installing one app at a time, testing Netflix and so on.
Also, are there any geographical restrictions that are tripping you up.... Are you in the US or using VPN? I recently read that some content providers are actively blocking VPNs... Not sure if Netflix is playing that game.
I have seen that if Kodi is paused, Netflix will have issues (WatchESPN is another app that I have issues with when Kodi is paused). You can also try going to the latest FTV version (rooted or otherwise) first and testing Netflix before you take on this PITA and begin your installs from scratch.
Thanks for help mate, I may not have to go any further with this.
I have found that if I use the netflix mobile app on a phone to find a video, and then "cast" it to the fire stick, it plays every single time with no problems. Video after video no issues. I can even exit app on phone and it keeps playing in the stick.
You may want to try this with the YouTube app also because it offers the cast functionality as well.
Based on this I know for sure it is not ISP related or hardware related. It is improperly coded app that was not properly tested before it was released.
found the solution for netflix issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61668188&postcount=10
Hi, please can someone suggest what might be wrong here?
I've had my Amazon Fire TV box about a week now. Love it. Kodi installed and running fine. I also use the Netflix and BBC iPlayer native apps.
Weird thing, if I finish watching content in Kodi, go to home and launch Netflix or BBC iPlayer, I can browse content in either app but if I try to play a video in either app it fails to play. I've found that if I come out and return to Kodi, select to exit Kodi and then press home and launch Netflix / BBC iPlayer, videos in either of these apps will then play fine.
It's as if not exiting Kodi properly is causing videos in other apps not to play. How could this be, and how can I resolve it?
Use the exit button in Kodi when exiting Kodi. Do not just hit the home key on the remote. You can also force stop in settings>applications>"manage installed applications">Kodi
Thanks, but I was hoping that wouldn't be necessary. With kids in the house simplicity is necessary. Does everyone have this symptom then? It's not just my set up?
Yes it's everyone and it's annoying. I use a app that just kills every process before going to Netflix
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Yes it's everyone and it's annoying. I use a app that just kills every process before going to Netflix
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This sounds like what I need! What app is this, please?
I use Fast Reboot : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastreboot&hl=en
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I use Fast Reboot : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.greatbytes.fastreboot&hl=en
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Thanks. I'll check it out when I get home. I have Llama installed. Does that do the same thing or will I still need Fast Reboot?
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Thanks. I'll check it out when I get home. I have Llama installed. Does that do the same thing or will I still need Fast Reboot?
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Oh this is nothing like Llama this would just kill every process running.. possible to use Llama to trigger Fast Reboot app but I'm not to familiar with Llama.
I have a tasker task that kills Kodi if Amazon Vid or Netflix are running. Very clean, no reboot needed.
On Kodi 15.1, which I just tried out, the tasker task isn't needed. But, kodi keeps freezing up randomly, so I'm rolling back to 14.2.
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I have a tasker task that kills Kodi if Amazon Vid or Netflix are running. Very clean, no reboot needed.
On Kodi 15.1, which I just tried out, the tasker task isn't needed. But, kodi keeps freezing up randomly, so I'm rolling back to 14.2.
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Thanks. I've just installed Tasker apk, but it seems to need a mouse to use it properly (which I don't have for my AFTV).
Guess what I'm looking for is an app that can automate the following: if BBC iPlayer or Netflix app is running, kill Kodi. Does anyone know of such a solution, please?
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Thanks. I've just installed Tasker apk, but it seems to need a mouse to use it properly (which I don't have for my AFTV).
Guess what I'm looking for is an app that can automate the following: if BBC iPlayer or Netflix app is running, kill Kodi. Does anyone know of such a solution, please?
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bluntly: you're fixing the wrong problem. If you're sideloading and doing advanced configuration, you want to occasionally have a keyboard and mouse. You'll only need them for an hour or three when you first set a lot of the apps up, and occasionally after that so you can steal them from a computer.
But for using apps that are basically set-and-forget, so helpful.
USB mice can simply be plugged into the box. For a fireTV stick, do bluetooth mice work? Apparently the USB port is worthless on the stick, but I have a BT keyboard/mouse combo that work fine with the OS on the box, so it might work with the stick, too.
After I rolled Kodi back to 14.2, I needed to get my tasks going again. Right now I'm using firestarter to autorun Kodi at device boot, and to easily switch between the Amazon homescreen and Kodi.
My tasker task works great and is simpler to set up than I remembered it being. If the context is Amazon video, Netflix or Digital Concert Hall - the three streaming services I use, essentially - Kodi is sent a non-root kill command.
I haven't had an issue with halted streaming since I reinstalled tasker.
I've been running a sideloaded app for monitoring security cameras. Overnight 5.0.5 was loaded automatically. Now, the sideloaded app used for viewing will launch, but stops running within a few seconds.
Anyone know what I have to do to fix this?
Its likely an Incompatibility. Did you try to delete the apps cache and/or data?
Technically it didn't kill your app. It broke it. I have seen is upgrades break apps until the app data is cleared. And sometimes you have to wait for an app update. You can always side load another. Or use aptoide/a web browser, to get another
Nope...this new version 5.0.5 broke the sideloading into the TV stick. I tried to sideload the app again, and it no longer works. I also tried deleting the cache.
This app is on the Google Play store. This Fire TV stick just became useless to me, unless this is a bug, and not a design change so Amazon can give the middle finger to Google.
5.0.5 broke it...please tell me it did not.
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Nope...this new version 5.0.5 broke the sideloading into the TV stick. I tried to sideload the app again, and it no longer works. I also tried deleting the cache.
This app is on the Google Play store. This Fire TV stick just became useless to me, unless this is a bug, and not a design change so Amazon can give the middle finger to Google.
5.0.5 broke it...please tell me it did not.
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Mine updated overnight and my sideloaded apps are still working.
Hmmmmmm.....so what's the difference between your version 5.0.5 and mine????
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Hmmmmmm.....so what's the difference between your version 5.0.5 and mine????
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Did you read Skwerl23's answer?
Sideloading is just a way to install an app via ADB. It either works or it does not work.
Like he said, it's more likely the App doesn't support Android 5.
You won't get a better answer if you don't provide some information:
Which app?
Can you still sideload the app? If not which error message do you receive?
Did you delete the apps data?
Are you using other apps?
OK....found the auto update to 5.0.5, for some reason altered the IP number of the fire stick. I fixed that in the Apps2Fire, then I successfully updated at new version of the app.
Next I went into it, it opened, then ended as before.
I then cleared cache again, and also cleared data which kill the config in the app.
I opened the app, it stayed up, but wasn't functional since the config data in the app was gone. Also, the screen display was skewed with a stretch view, wasn't as it was before.
I managed to reconfig the app, then started live view of the four cameras I have and the app ended.
The app is Alibi Witness provided by Supercircuits for monitor of their cameras.
5.0.5 definitely changed something that this app does not like.
ON EDIT: I am not using any other apps...dedicated to viewing security cameras.
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OK....found the auto update to 5.0.5, for some reason altered the IP number of the fire stick. I fixed that in the Apps2Fire, then I successfully updated at new version of the app.
Next I went into it, it opened, then ended as before.
I then cleared cache again, and also cleared data which kill the config in the app.
I opened the app, it stayed up, but wasn't functional since the config data in the app was gone. Also, the screen display was skewed with a stretch view, wasn't as it was before.
I managed to reconfig the app, then started live view of the four cameras I have and the app ended.
The app is Alibi Witness provided by Supercircuits for monitor of their cameras.
5.0.5 definitely changed something that this app does not like.
ON EDIT: I am not using any other apps...dedicated to viewing security cameras.
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okay...
i don't know what's the reason it stopped working with the 5.0.5 update.
There are a huge amount of changes in Android and FireOS.
I would try the following things:
- there is a tablet version of the app ("ALIBI Witness HD: Tablet")
- factory reset of the fire TV stick
- writing a mail to the developer of the app
good luck!
Do you have firestarter app installed??? It seems to interfere with adb...I use agk fire app to sideload and even though app worked fine...it didn't transfer files nor install apks as it did before the 5.0.5 update. Once I uninstalled firestarter and restarted the fire tv stick the agk fire app worked just fine. It seems you have two issues...app from google play store not working after the update and sideloading via adb is not working. Might be related to firestarter app...
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Nope...this new version 5.0.5 broke the sideloading into the TV stick. I tried to sideload the app again, and it no longer works. I also tried deleting the cache.
This app is on the Google Play store. This Fire TV stick just became useless to me, unless this is a bug, and not a design change so Amazon can give the middle finger to Google.
5.0.5 broke it...please tell me it did not.
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Download es file explorer and create FTP server,upload Kodi to downloads folder and install it.
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Do you have firestarter app installed??? It seems to interfere with adb...I use agk fire app to sideload and even though app worked fine...it didn't transfer files nor install apks as it did before the 5.0.5 update. Once I uninstalled firestarter and restarted the fire tv stick the agk fire app worked just fine. It seems you have two issues...app from google play store not working after the update and sideloading via adb is not working. Might be related to firestarter app...
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I don't....I got the Apps2Fire to sideload. BUT I'm wondering now if perhaps it is damaged somehow. You are correct there is 2 problems. I fear the Web Components piece which Chrome will not support makes this Alibi Witness software unique, and have a gut feeling it's involved somehow.
I can push these apps from windows since I can get the app direct from Supercircuits, and I might do that a bit later perhaps tomorrow.
I found the same after the ota, unable to sideload & lots of apps no longer working. I ended up factory resetting and just starting over. Real pain but all now works fine, and rooted easily.
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I found the same after the ota, unable to sideload & lots of apps no longer working. I ended up factory resetting and just starting over. Real pain but all now works fine, and rooted easily.
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Well that's good to know I'm not alone. Don't have time to do that right now...but I'll do that.