Hi, I've got a fire tv stick with the latest updates, I can't get sky go to work on it.
The latest versions errors and says device is incompatible. I've tried 4.1.3 & 4.1.5 and they both error failing to find network, despite being connected via wifi. I've cleared cache and data, rebooted, no joy. Anyone have any ideas?
I don't believe you'll find an answer to this one. Sky blocked this only recently with their latest update. Going back to a previous version and you'll get a notification telling you to upgrade. For a time, the older Fire tv and stick worked with sky go while the fire tv 2 was blocked. They've caught on to that, so I've had to revert back to my windows 10 Intel Nuc to get sky go working on a big screen tv. Shame really, because it was so convenient and worked well on the Amazon Fire devices.
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I don't believe you'll find an answer to this one. Sky blocked this only recently with their latest update. Going back to a previous version and you'll get a notification telling you to upgrade. For a time, the older Fire tv and stick worked with sky go while the fire tv 2 was blocked. They've caught on to that, so I've had to revert back to my windows 10 Intel Nuc to get sky go working on a big screen tv. Shame really, because it was so convenient and worked well on the Amazon Fire devices.
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Oh right, thanks for explaining the issue. ingers crossed someone comesup with a workaround for it.
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Oh right, thanks for explaining the issue. ingers crossed someone comesup with a workaround for it.
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I was working on this for a solid 3 weeks and shamefully accepted defeat.
went so far as modifying the build properties to publish itself as a mobile phone, virtually hiding the HDMI adapter etc. I've come to the conclusion that the apps DRM checks the rom itself. no amount of spoofing works.
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I put this on the Kodi Genesis forum but have had no luck so thought I would see if anyone here has come across this.
Ok guys, have a fire TV running genesis 5 and kodi 14.1 with no problems at all. Decided yesterday I would buy a fire TV stick. Installed kodi 15.1 on to it and genesis 5. Went to a tv show I watch and came up no streams available. Went to the exact same tv show on my fire TV and instantly all links came up! They are both in the same room connected to the same router.
I decided I would try downgrading the fire stick to kodi 14.1 so I had the exact same setup as the fire TV box. Still no streams available! How can this be happening? It's doing my head in! Any help guys would be greatly appreciated. By the way I have a very strong wifi signal on my stick.
Thanks
Darren
I have a similar problem! Except it's with IceFilms. When clicking on a movie, all I see are three dots (one up folder). I'll keep an eye on this thread. I hope you get it working!
I just got my fourth fire stick yesterday and have the same exact problem. All the other sticks work great, I don't know what they have done. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling with no luck.
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nitrobanshee said:
I just got my fourth fire stick yesterday and have the same exact problem. All the other sticks work great, I don't know what they have done. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling with no luck.
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I think I know what the problem is, try changing the view to say a list or poster or go through the view types until the list appears properly.
I have tried changing the views with no luck. It has to be down to the stick. What I have noticed is the stick comes up with "no stream available" in Genesis but it still says working for another 15-20 seconds. I know there are streams available because they come up on my fire TV for this particular TV show. It seems to be timing out or something like that, like it is not finding the streams quick enough then just shows "no stream available". May something to do with speed or memory of the fire stick?
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I have tried changing the views with no luck. It has to be down to the stick. What I have noticed is the stick comes up with "no stream available" in Genesis but it still says working for another 15-20 seconds. I know there are streams available because they come up on my fire TV for this particular TV show. It seems to be timing out or something like that, like it is not finding the streams quick enough then just shows "no stream available". May something to do with speed or memory of the fire stick?
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I uninstalled everything and hooked it to my other TV using the power cord that came with it. Every thing is great now, I put it on the other TV that had USB for power and it still works on that TV. So I'm not shure if you used the power cable that cane with it or not but use it to program it.
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I uninstalled everything and hooked it to my other TV using the power cord that came with it. Every thing is great now, I put it on the other TV that had USB for power and it still works on that TV. So I'm not shure if you used the power cable that cane with it or not but use it to program it.
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Do you mean delete kodi from the fire stick then use the power cable to the stick and then reinstall kodi & genesis?
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Do you mean delete kodi from the fire stick then use the power cable to the stick and then reinstall kodi & genesis?
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I have done this myself, even factory reset the Fire TV Stick and it hasn't worked. So don't be disheartened if this doesn't work! You're not the only one.
I had this same problem and solved it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/kodi-fire-stick-fewer-steams-kodi-t3370586
I sideloadeded settings using adb in windows onto my unloacked firestick from the guide from ‘sideloadfiretv.com’ and the ‘settings’ do not work. When clicking on bluetooth, it disappears and reverts back to ‘Launch Applications’. Does anyone have an idea as to why it is not working?
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I sideloadeded settings using adb in windows onto my unloacked firestick from the guide from ‘sideloadfiretv.com’ and the ‘settings’ do not work. When clicking on bluetooth, it disappears and reverts back to ‘Launch Applications’. Does anyone have an idea as to why it is not working?
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Well you should start with what s/w version you are running first ...it will not work under OS5, it has been posted numerous times.
bula1ca said:
Well you should start with what s/w version you are running first ...it will not work under OS5, it has been posted numerous times.
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Hi thanks I must of missed that since I spent more time looking on other sites.... does that rule out all versions of 5? the latest being 5.05- I dont know the version I have even though I updatewd Kodi to Jarvis. I am trying to get the Direct TV tablet app that I sideloaded to work- do you that micro usb otg cable adapter would work?
TJ
No version of FireOS 5 will work with the settings.apk from pre-5.0 android.
why do you need to access the BT settings from this sideloaded settings apk? fireOS 5 has more BT support than fireOS3 did.
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Ludacrisvp said:
No version of FireOS 5 will work with the settings.apk from pre-5.0 android.
why do you need to access the BT settings from this sideloaded settings apk? fireOS 5 has more BT support than fireOS3 did.
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Hi I wanted the bluetooth settings to independantly control the andoid apps that I sideloaded, particularly the directv app for tablets but from what I understand a micro usb otg adapter (to plug the dongle inline to the firestick) will work probably better- one should be in today so I'll know when I get in. I did run into another problem, the directv app started having an error once clicking on channels stating I needed to be connected to the same network which I am and the same error comes up on 3 different tablets. I have yet to try the app that I sideloaded to the stick before I had issues witht the app working which I am guessing may be updates and if so do you know if the stick would update the app as well?
By the way I do have the latesd os OS the stick 5.0.5 that it showed so I still don't know why settings didn't work. Since I am not really as gamer, I opted for checking out the firestick as oppesed to the firetv since browsing was fast with the quad core processor on my Samsung smart tv unless the firestick does not utilize it. I may buy the ftv but if I do that why not just buy one of the new octacore android boxes with greater capabilitues.
Any thoughts on what may be the best way to stream the directv app? and or what the best streaming boxes might be?- I know some even stram live tv.
Thanks again,
TJ
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No version of FireOS 5 will work with the settings.apk from pre-5.0 android.
why do you need to access the BT settings from this sideloaded settings apk? fireOS 5 has more BT support than fireOS3 did.
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Hi thank you I didn't see this response. I was tryong to get this to work to be able to run the directv app but as oppesed to running cable to the room. I guess the fire tv is the way to go? I am not sue of the difference between 1 & 2 but from what I understand the newer one the have out not cannot be unlocked?
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It is being talked about on the SlingPlayer Forums and being said that Amazon pulled the app. Has anyone else learned anything more about this?
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Darnell_Chat_TN said:
It is being talked about on the SlingPlayer Forums and being said that Amazon pulled the app. Has anyone else learned anything more about this?
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I have the same thing. The app will not load. I've uninstalled and reinstalled the app and still NG. Checking with Sling next.
Just checked. Still Working on mine. Streaming locally from my slingbox, rather than remotely, but the app still works. Don't know if it has anything to do with me blocking amazon updates to the box, but like I said, the app still functions.
.....nevermind. Worked the first time, then when I tried it again, the app won't start.
Had to sideload the slingplayer phone version using a bluetooth mini keyboard / touchpad to get slingplayer functionality back. The slingplayer for tablet and slingplayer for tablet free version; both of them don't work either, only the phone version. Pretty pathetic for Amazon and Sling to give up support on the slingplayer app so easily.
They say they are working on it.
Keep up with their Twitter feed. Patch coming soon. Amazon OS updates broke their app.
Version 3.0.9 is available. You may need to uninstall 3.0.8 from the Manage Installed Applications screen under settings.
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Version 3.0.9 is available. You may need to uninstall 3.0.8 from the Manage Installed Applications screen under settings.
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Thanks for the heads up. Downloaded and now it looks like the problem has been fixed.
My FTV2 rooted still can't find the SlingPlayer app. My SlingPlayer 1 rooted will load the app then close immediately.
Is it still fixed for you guys?
Both my non rooted FTV1's had the new slingplayer app available to download immediately. Took a week or so before it showed up in the Amazon store for my Fire TV stick. Tested everything last night and everything works fine on both boxes and stick, but like I mentioned, I'm not rooted.
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Been trying to get BT Sport app running on my Fire Stick. I'm aware that it has needed Google Play Services and Store to run for the last year or so and have loaded these but the most recent version of the app that I can get to install without error is 4.13.2 (2018-01-22). But this version just states that a newer version is available and to go to the store and update.
So has anyone got this installed and running recently?
I have a BT Sport subscription so not looking for a free solution (Kodi etc), just want to avoid the need to cast from my phone.
Thanks
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Hi,
Been trying to get BT Sport app running on my Fire Stick. I'm aware that it has needed Google Play Services and Store to run for the last year or so and have loaded these but the most recent version of the app that I can get to install without error is 4.13.2 (2018-01-22). But this version just states that a newer version is available and to go to the store and update.
So has anyone got this installed and running recently?
I have a BT Sport subscription so not looking for a free solution (Kodi etc), just want to avoid the need to cast from my phone.
Thanks
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Also having this issue, it seems that BT have stopped making the APK compatible with Android TV which is needed for it to work on the fire stick. Hence why the APK wont install. I also tried reverting back to older versions of google play services, bt app etc but it forces you to update google services, which once updated then requires you too update the BT app, in short in seems BT have finally found a way to get to charge people extra so they can use the BT TV APP.
Hopefully someone smarter than me can figure out a work around as casting or screen mirroring from a mac are rather crap options.
I use Downloader to update both the BT Sport app from APKPure and then, if needed, Google Play Services from APKMirror.
Still working perfectly for me.
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I use Downloader to update both the BT Sport app from APKPure and then, if needed, Google Play Services from APKMirror.
Still working perfectly for me.
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@wonneil what site are you going to with Downloader to get the BT Sport App apk? Thanks
Apkpure (as already stated )
Current version of BT Sport is 5.11.0
See what happens you try from there...
Doesn't work here, I get an app not installed error.
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Doesn't work here, I get an app not installed error.
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Sounds like it might be a fire stick only problem then, works fine on the box, hope it doesn't go that way on the box as I'll have to get rid of my subscription.
I wonder what the difference could be?
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Sounds like it might be a fire stick only problem then, works fine on the box, hope it doesn't go that way on the box as I'll have to get rid of my subscription.
I wonder what the difference could be?
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I was wondering the same, i assume you are not rooted and after downloading the apk are manaually installing it. Therefore the only reason must be the sdk version is older on the firsestick as it uses android 5 as opposed to 6. we will have to see if bt sport works on the 4k firestick to prove this. Im not sure which version of the firetv you have but im betting its the newer one with android 6.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Fire_TV
We feel the same way too, continuous price increases, less games and less options to watch any content + less support will eventually result in our cancellation of this subscription and moving away from BT all together for internet too.
Yes you assume correct, it isn't rooted and I install manually after downloading.
I have a first generation fire box which is running software version 5.2.6.7 and Fire TV Home version 6.1.1.0-117
If there does come a time where it stops working for me I'll have to stick to using Ace Stream and saving money on a cheaper (but more data) sim only deal lol
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Yes you assume correct, it isn't rooted and I install manually after downloading.
I have a first generation fire box which is running software version 5.2.6.7 and Fire TV Home version 6.1.1.0-117
If there does come a time where it stops working for me I'll have to stick to using Ace Stream and saving money on a cheaper (but more data) sim only deal lol
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I've got my firestick 4k and indeed it does install which means its a version/ sdk issue of some sort. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get it running, it sits on a black screen when starting. Could you indicate on apk mirror (with links) which versions of
google play store
google services framework
google account manager and
google play services you are using, there are many variants so you would have to provide links to each release esp google play services.
I'm especially interested in which google play services version and variant you are using. I've noticed when testing some of these other apps fail to load.
I'm using the latest BT Sport apk.
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Yes you assume correct, it isn't rooted and I install manually after downloading.
I have a first generation fire box which is running software version 5.2.6.7 and Fire TV Home version 6.1.1.0-117
If there does come a time where it stops working for me I'll have to stick to using Ace Stream and saving money on a cheaper (but more data) sim only deal lol
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Are you able to help with this???
I have been able to get BT sport app working on all my fire tv devices (fireTV 4k, 2nd gen Firestick etc etc). It took quite a lot of messing around but I finally have it down to 4 files including the BT sport app itself
Sav1975 said:
I have been able to get BT sport app working on all my fire tv devices (fireTV 4k, 2nd gen Firestick etc etc). It took quite a lot of messing around but I finally have it down to 4 files including the BT sport app itself
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Please share which files, which repo and which versions worked for you and if the order of installation was important, that too. Thanks
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I have been able to get BT sport app working on all my fire tv devices (fireTV 4k, 2nd gen Firestick etc etc). It took quite a lot of messing around but I finally have it down to 4 files including the BT sport app itself
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Hi there
Was there any further progress on this one?
Ave just got a Firestick and would like to get my Bt Sport is onto the tv if possible via the stick.
Thanks in advance.
Woody
I put the diggz repo mod on my firestick and I get all the sports sometimes I have to dig a little. But I always find a sport that I'm looking for ,always
I've been running a Fire Stick V1 since 2014. It came with OS 5.0.5.1, I rooted it and blocked updates. It worked just fine on a Sceptre 42" TV and later, a Vizio 50", both Smart TVs but I liked the navigation and flexibility on the Fire just a little better. Never planned on upgrading it since it supported 1080 and that's as high as my TVs go. But I had picked up a Fire Stick 4K during a promo and decided to try it, since it had the improved voice remote with CEC. So I swapped out the V1 for the 4K, which works well.
I have an old Panasonic Viera 42" plasma EDTV in a bedroom (480p only) on a Roku HD that's prone to overheating and is kind of an eyesore. Figured I'd swap out the Roku for the old Fire Stick. When I did, it named itself "Fire Stick 4K" for some bizarre reason. The really strange part is that the Home screen was completely changed from what it had been for years. It now defaults to two rows, "Featured Apps and Games" and "More Ways to Enjoy Your TV".
There are other issues...the Amazon Appstore doesn't work and while you can search for Prime Videos, you can't browse them. The app seems to have disappeared from all menus, although both of these apps are still showing up in "Manage Installed Apps".
I've tried all the standard fixes; clearing app caches and data, synching Amazon account info, de-registering and re-registering, etc. Didn't want to try a complete factory reset because I don't want to lose root.
Anyone see this kind of behavior before? It seems to have been triggered by setting up the Fire Stick 4K on the same network and TV, then repurposing the V1 on a new TV on the same network.
ConnCarl said:
Anyone see this kind of behavior before? It seems to have been triggered by setting up the Fire Stick 4K on the same network and TV, then repurposing the V1 on a new TV on the same network.
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The name is probably caused from your router.
Your picture looks like the old fireOS Launcher. I've updated all my FTVs to the latest prerooted rom from rbox months ago. On the old 5.0.5 OS I got lately errors with prime video not loading, prime music doesn't start at all, etc. It's to old, you have to update too, I guess
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The name is probably caused from your router.
Your picture looks like the old fireOS Launcher. I've updated all my FTVs to the latest prerooted rom from rbox months ago. On the old 5.0.5 OS I got lately errors with prime video not loading, prime music doesn't start at all, etc. It's to old, you have to update too, I guess
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Interesting. Wonder why it was fine until I replaced it and repurposed it?
I guess there's no compelling reason to tinker with it at the moment. When I have some time I'll probably install TWRP and flash rbox 5.2.7.0_r1, just to see what it looks like.
Thanks!
So I did eventually try a factory reset, no difference. But when my second-gen Fire Stick started doing the same thing (my Fire Stick 4K was still fine, though), I decided to change out my router. I could have just done a factory reset on the router, but I was having some connectivity problems at max range anyway so it was time for an upgrade. Fired up the new router and the problem is gone.
So for anyone else with this problem, try a factory reset on your router (or a new one) before spending too much time on the Fire Stick.