Hi all my TV is a 1080i 50hz , the resolution settings on the fire TV box are 1080p 60hz , 1080p 50hz , 720p 60hz , 720p 50hz or auto , which should I use for my TV , massive thanks , Dave
I feel your pain. I'm sorry but not many Android devices support 1080i. You can do one of the following...
1) Buy a HDMI to Composite converter. They usually go around 9.99. You lose picture sharpness big time but you ensure that you can at least use the Fire TV on your TV.
2) Try to find a signal converter but the ones I spotted were nearly 100 dollars expensive and for all of that you might as well...
3) Hit up Craigslist and buy a used mid range TV.
1080i
I have an old TV that works in 1080i also. I had a few FireTV sticks and I could only get them to work at 720p. I got a FireTV2 and it works at 1080i on my TV. It looks so much better.
Have a 720 fire stick works fine on our 720 and 1080 tv but our 43 inch 4k tv it won't calibrate to stretch and fill the screen. There are black borders left. Is this normal?
axxel6307 said:
Have a 720 fire stick works fine on our 720 and 1080 tv but our 43 inch 4k tv it won't calibrate to stretch and fill the screen. There are black borders left. Is this normal?
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I would check your TV settings. The Fire TV stick supports up to 1080p, and your TV should be able to upscale whatever signal it receives to 4k. If your remote has a 'PICTURE SIZE' or similar button you might try that.
Or tv zoom settings
you'll wish you would'v sprung for the Fire tv2 box
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you'll wish you would'v sprung for the Fire tv2 box
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At 30 FPS? No.
I got the spec sheet from Amazon last night about all the offerings... The OG Fire TV has the most muscle because... Mediatek. If I could figure out how to get apps2fire to work without disconnecting the Fire I didn't want to install on.
But seriously. The OG Fire is the boss beast. The only device that beats the Fire is the Shield TV with SPMC because Nvidia optimization has been put into Kodi which has been forked and tweaked for SPMC.
EtherealRemnant said:
At 30 FPS? No.
I got the spec sheet from Amazon last night about all the offerings... The OG Fire TV has the most muscle because... Mediatek. If I could figure out how to get apps2fire to work without disconnecting the Fire I didn't want to install on.
But seriously. The OG Fire is the boss beast. The only device that beats the Fire is the Shield TV with SPMC because Nvidia optimization has been put into Kodi which has been forked and tweaked for SPMC.
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Are you sure you mentioned the MediaTek (AFTV2), and NOT the Qualcomm (AFTV)? As I understand it the last thing holding it back is the locked Bootloader. Assuming Custom ROMs were your endgame. Qualcomm are probably damned near the only SoC-maker to be bothered by releasing an open SDK (Source Code). MediaTek? Would rather have you buy the net thing that comes along. Along with Allwinner, Amlogic, Rockchip etc... I could only suspect that nVidia are to well known to get away with pulling that crap. But than even Samsung will refuse to release Source Code for their Exynos Chips.
Back on topic...
I would seriously hope that your new 4k UHD, came with something like 'Just Scan™' (Samsung), so chances are it will probably be called something a bit different, but the function is the same between Auto, 4:3, 14:9 (IIRC), 16:9, and Full <- e.g. Just Scan.
Ichijoe said:
Are you sure you mentioned the MediaTek (AFTV2), and NOT the Qualcomm (AFTV)? As I understand it the last thing holding it back is the locked Bootloader. Assuming Custom ROMs were your endgame. Qualcomm are probably damned near the only SoC-maker to be bothered by releasing an open SDK (Source Code). MediaTek? Would rather have you buy the net thing that comes along. Along with Allwinner, Amlogic, Rockchip etc... I could only suspect that nVidia are to well known to get away with pulling that crap. But than even Samsung will refuse to release Source Code for their Exynos Chips.
Back on topic...
I would seriously hope that your new 4k UHD, came with something like 'Just Scan™' (Samsung), so chances are it will probably be called something a bit different, but the function is the same between Auto, 4:3, 14:9 (IIRC), 16:9, and Full <- e.g. Just Scan.
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OP asked about the Fire Stick. It's a Helio X6 and the only advantage it has over the Snapdragon 600 is it can decode H.265. I'm just going to copy and paste the specs straight from Amazon here. The Stick and 2 are both powered by Mediatek which is why the 2 lost its optical audio and USB support. It's a **** chip. But here are the specs.
Hello Robert,
This is the information:
1st edition Fire Tv:
Amazon Fire TV
Size 4.5" x 4.5" x 0.7" (115 mm x 115 mm x 17.5 mm)
Weight 9.9 oz (281 grams)
SOC Platform Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
Processor Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 320
Storage 8 GB internal
Memory 2 GB LPDDR2 @ 533 MHZ
Wi-Fi Connectivity Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 with support for the following profiles: HID, SPP
Cloud Storage Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Ports 5.5 mm DC Jack
Type A HDMI 1.4b output, w/HDCP
Optical Audio (TOSLINK)
10/100 Ethernet
USB 2.0 Type A
Audio Support for Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Content Formats Supported Video: H.263, H.264, MPEG4-SP, VC1
Audio: AAC, AC-3, E-AC-3, HE-A, PCM, MP3
Photo: JPG, PNG
Output Resolution Supported 720p and 1080p up to 60fps
System Requirements High-definition television, HDMI cable
TV Compatibility Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from these manufacturers: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse
Warranty and Service 1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here.
Regional Support Certain services may not be available outside the U.S.
Closed Captioning Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content.
Included in the Box Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV Voice Remote
2 AAA batteries
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide
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2nd edition Fire TV:
Amazon Fire TV
Size 4.5" x 4.5" x 0.7" (115 mm x 115 mm x 17.8 mm)
Weight 9.5 oz. (270 g)
Processor MediaTek Quad-core up to 2 Ghz
Dual-core @ 2.0 GHz + Dual-core @ 1.6 GHz
GPU Power VR GX6250
Storage 8 GB internal
Memory 2 GB
Wi-Fi Connectivity Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi (MIMO) for faster streaming and fewer dropped connections than standard Wi-Fi. Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi networks.
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1 + LE, with support for HID, HFP, and SPP profiles
Voice Support Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included) or free Fire TV Remote App (available for download on Fire, Android, and iOS)
Game Controller Support Yes, optimized for Amazon Fire TV Game Controller and most games are compatible with other Bluetooth controllers
Cloud Storage Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Ports DC Jack, HDMI output, 10/100 Ethernet, microSD slot, USB 2.0
Audio Support Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Content Formats Supported Video: H.265, H.264, Audio: AAC-LC, AC3, eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, Dolby Atmos (EC3_JOC), Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Output Resolution Supported 2160p up to 30fps; 720p and 1080p up to 60fps
System Requirements Compatible high-definition or ultra high-definition television with available HDMI input, Internet connection, a power outlet
TV Compatibility TV must support minimum HDCP requirements for protected content playback. Learn more. Compatible with (1) 4K ultra high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 2160p at 24/25/30/50/60 Hz and HDCP 2.2, including popular models from LG, Samsung, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, Vizio, and others or (2) high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 50/60 Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse, and others.
Warranty and Service 1-year Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year and 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV is subject to the terms found here.
Regional Support Certain services may not be available outside the U.S.
Closed Captioning Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content.
Included in the Box Amazon Fire TV
Alexa Voice Remote
Power adapter
2 AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide
Alexa Voice Remote
Size 1.5" x 5.9" x 0.7" (38.4 mm x 150.7 mm x 16.7 mm)
Weight 2.4 oz (68 g) with batteries / 1.6 oz (45 g) without batteries
Batteries 2 AAA (included)
Battery life Up to 12 months battery life with typical use
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Fire tv stick:
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote
Size 3.4" x 1.2" x 0.5" (85.9 mm x 30.0 mm x 12.6 mm)
Weight 1.1 oz. (32.0 g)
Processor MediaTek Quad-core ARM 1.3 GHz
GPU Mali450 MP4
Storage 8 GB internal
Memory 1 GB
Wi-Fi Connectivity Dual-band, dual-antenna Wi-Fi supports 2x2 MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.1
Voice Support Yes, with Alexa Voice Remote (included) or free Fire TV Remote App (available for download on Fire, Android, and iOS)
Game Controller Support Yes, optimized for Amazon Fire TV Game Controller and most games are compatible with other Bluetooth controllers
Cloud Storage Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
Ports HDMI output, Micro USB for power only
Audio Support Dolby Audio, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch stereo, and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Content Formats Supported Video: H.264 1080p30H.265 1080p30,
Audio: AAC-LC, HE-AACv1 (AAC+), HE-AACv2 (eAAC+), AC3 (Dolby Digital), eAC3 (Dolby Digital Plus), FLAC, MIDI, MP3, PCM/Wave, Vorbis, AMR-NB, AMR-WB
Photo: JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP
Output Resolution Supported 720p and 1080p up to 60fps
System Requirements High-definition television with available HDMI input, Internet connection via Wi-Fi, a power outlet.
TV Compatibility Compatible with high-definition TVs with HDMI capable of 1080p or 720p at 60/50Hz, including popular HDCP-compatible models from: Hitachi, JVC, LG, Mitsubishi, NEC, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Vizio, Westinghouse, and others.
Warranty and Service 90-day Limited Warranty and service included. Optional 2-year and 3-year Extended Warranty available for U.S. customers sold separately. Use of Fire TV Stick is subject to the terms found here.
Regional Support Certain services may not be available outside the U.S.
Closed Captioning Watch videos and TV shows with closed captioning displayed. Captions are not available for all content.
Included in the Box Fire TV Stick
Alexa Voice Remote
USB cable and power adapter
HDMI extender
2 AAA batteries
Quick Start Guide
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The end was left on purpose. Based on the clock speed, the OG has a Snapdragon 600, the Stick has an MT8127, and the 2 has an MT8392 paired with a GX6250 for video. Although I actually think the 2 is a custom order because if it was the MT8392, it would be an octacore big.LITTLE but I can't think of what other processor it could be so maybe Amazon is knocking off the octacore and calling it a quad (which it should be called anyway because of the way big.LITTLE works)
immediate before posting. I am wrong, that PowerVR in the 2 wrecks the OG. http://www.aftvnews.com/benchmark-comparison-of-1st-2nd-generation-fire-tv/
Processing power between Qualcomm and Mediatek is no contest though. The Krait smashes the MT.
And Op wanted to know how to get Pan & Scan working on the Stick...
Unfortunately that's a function of his TV. And not the Stick.
Not sure who bought up the MediaTek discussion. But I'm personally of the opinion that Qualcomm have better support.
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At 30 FPS? No.
I got the spec sheet from Amazon last night about all the offerings... The OG Fire TV has the most muscle because... Mediatek. If I could figure out how to get apps2fire to work without disconnecting the Fire I didn't want to install on.
But seriously. The OG Fire is the boss beast. The only device that beats the Fire is the Shield TV with SPMC because Nvidia optimization has been put into Kodi which has been forked and tweaked for SPMC.
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Agreed. I own the shield tv too and it's my favorite console/streamer ever. A beast for kodi and emulators. However, I have the fire stick in the kids room. Just wanted to post back that I switched hdmi ports on the tv and it fixed it. Not sure what happened but all is good now.
Is there a way for Mi A2 Lite to be Widevine L1 certified? I realized that I can't stream HD content on netflix because of this.
Maybe u could use tv or monitor instead?
I don't really watch NF Series or Movies on phone.
But if there is demand, you could surely get also that support.
Yes i would watch them on tablet. But anything below 10inches screen, is really not watchable.
I almost can't watch NF Series or Movies 42inch tv, without proper sound system, (that has Dts support)
But i can do it almost on stereo sound. (tv speakers excluded)
Never thought it would come to this but nowadays I watch some shows on the phone while waiting for my kid and it's ok. Resolution does not bother me on such a small screen. Of course a good movie needs to be on TV (43" btw quite enough for me).
If your TV does not have NF app then I suggest buying a Chromecast or a certified Android box.
Unfortunately, the low resolution bothers me. Also, I subscribed for an HD plan and yet I cannot watch HD shows. I do have chromecast though but I rarely watch NF on TV.
I heard Xiaomi is starting the support for Widevine L1 on Pocophone. I hope they will consider Mi A2 Lite, and other devices as well.
It will never happen.