Long DirecTV NOW Channel Loading After Recent Firmware Update. - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone having issues with DirecTV NOW channels taking 20+ Seconds to load? I'm using HideMyRoot method https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/directv-love-root-users-t3510461 to Hide SU since the app detects root and it worked flawless before but right after updating to the latest rbox release yesterday both my boxes now take long time to load channels!!
On rooted devices is there a better way other than HideMyRoot for me to try?
Thanks

I'm having this same issue, though it takes even longer to load / change channels on my rooted 1st Gen Fire TV using rbox's rom w/ hide my root. Has a solution been found? My bootloader is unlocked Can I install an unrooted rom with twrp without losing twrp and the ability to root in the future?
Thanks!

2.5.0 would start playing then stop for me. Blocked FTV App updates in settings, then installed the version inside of the TV apps zip in Themea and apps below. That version works fine.

I'm getting the same thing. Anyone fix the long load times?

Will test with new July 27, 2017 - 5.2.4.2_r2 release on my FTV1 and report back. Maybe this issue was also resolved!

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AFTV 1st Gen - Rooted - Trouble w/ Netflix

Hi All
I have a rooted AFTV1 and un-rooted AFTV2. I have no problem w/ Netflix w/ the AFTV2 but for the last few days, Netflix complains that it cannot reach it servers on rooted AFTV1.
The SW on this is quite old 51.1.4.0_514006420 http://www.aftvnews.com/roms/
Probably the Netflix App has changed quite a bit. If you think my old SW is the problem, can some of you gurus guide me what would be the quickest way to move to the latest SW, hope I don't have to do update to every release.
Thanks in advance.
Ditto. Tried rolling back many versions of the app. Nothing seems to work. Unroot the only option? Anyone found a cloak to work?
Legolas2 said:
Hi All
I have a rooted AFTV1 and un-rooted AFTV2. I have no problem w/ Netflix w/ the AFTV2 but for the last few days, Netflix complains that it cannot reach it servers on rooted AFTV1.
The SW on this is quite old 51.1.4.0_514006420 http://www.aftvnews.com/roms/
Probably the Netflix App has changed quite a bit. If you think my old SW is the problem, can some of you gurus guide me what would be the quickest way to move to the latest SW, hope I don't have to do update to every release.
Thanks in advance.
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Kerrnel said:
Ditto. Tried rolling back many versions of the app. Nothing seems to work. Unroot the only option? Anyone found a cloak to work?
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The link below is where to get started updating a Rooted FiresOS 3 FTV1 to FireOS 5.
It's easy. But just make sure you verify you have every requirement checked off before. As long as TWRP is installed correctly then you shouldn't have any problems at all. Since a good install of TWRP will always let you wipe/flash your FTV1.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-1/
I was planning to write a walk-thru of my experience updating my FTV1's. But I ran into a minor SuperSU bug. So have postpone writing the walk-thru until it gets solved. But might write one once I update my 2nd of 4 FTV1's. Been mostly re-flashing the 1st one to try some stuff.
I'm hoping you get around to writing up this walk-thru. That would be super helpful!!!
mailpopper said:
I'm hoping you get around to writing up this walk-thru. That would be super helpful!!!
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Will try to get it done this weekend. Plan to mod my second AFTV1 from FireOS3 to FireOS5. With lessons learned from modding & re-modding my first one multiple times.
I updated to the latest prerooted rom by rbox (jan 8 2018) on fire tv 1 and now can't find Netflix.
Once I got to latest rom I realized my netflix was way old (from like 51.1.1.0) and figured this was probably the issue, so under settings all apps, cleared it's cache and data, then uninstalled. Now when I search for netflix it doesn't find anything. Tried resyncing my purchased stuff under my account and still don't see it. Should I try and reflash the prerooted rom again now that I've removed my old netflix apk?
CardinalChaos said:
I updated to the latest prerooted rom by rbox (jan 8 2018) on fire tv 1 and now can't find Netflix.
Once I got to latest rom I realized my netflix was way old (from like 51.1.1.0) and figured this was probably the issue, so under settings all apps, cleared it's cache and data, then uninstalled. Now when I search for netflix it doesn't find anything. Tried resyncing my purchased stuff under my account and still don't see it. Should I try and reflash the prerooted rom again now that I've removed my old netflix apk?
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I just installed Netflix on my rooted Fire TV 1 with the latest OS and Netflix works fine.
EDIT: Here's a link to my Netflix APK: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjlFvM-kUCwh_VrvNbHA-1xdlIx0
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I just installed Netflix on my rooted Fire TV 1 with the latest OS and Netflix works fine.
EDIT: Here's a link to my Netflix APK: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjlFvM-kUCwh_VrvNbHA-1xdlIx0
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Hey thanks that did the trick~! You are a golden god sizzlechest, with raw talent :good::good:

Want to upgrade my rooted fire TV Gen 2

I got a Fire TV Gen 2 rooted Firmware is 5.04 536116920. I need to upgrade the firmware and want to keep root Mainly because of the the Netflix glitch. I tried to follow the the guide http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-upda...tv-to-the-latest-version-without-losing-root/ but I am getting nowhere
I do not think I got ClockworkMod installed but even for this I got permission error Chmod seems to be applied but no luck!
guliver365 said:
I got a Fire TV Gen 2 rooted Firmware is 5.04 536116920. I need to upgrade the firmware and want to keep root Mainly because of the the Netflix glitch. I tried to follow the the guide http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-upda...tv-to-the-latest-version-without-losing-root/ but I am getting nowhere
I do not think I got ClockworkMod installed but even for this I got permission error Chmod seems to be applied but no luck!
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Head over to AFTVnews.com again and look for his guide on fire tv 2.
You probably be best to install TWRP recovery and then the latest pre rooted ROM. Making sure after all steps you wont update it. As soon as your back into the os run the command to block updates.
Another good suggestion is to make a backup (preferably to micros sd card for space reasons) as soon as you can. Then after you have everything setup.
I just updated my fire tv 2 earlier today very simple to do when you have TWRP. The pre rooted roms are linked in his guide also.
The link you have been looking for is not what is used.
sconnyuk said:
Head over to AFTVnews.com again and look for his guide on fire tv 2.
You probably be best to install TWRP recovery and then the latest pre rooted ROM. Making sure after all steps you wont update it. As soon as your back into the os run the command to block updates.
Another good suggestion is to make a backup (preferably to micros sd card for space reasons) as soon as you can. Then after you have everything setup.
I just updated my fire tv 2 earlier today very simple to do when you have TWRP. The pre rooted roms are linked in his guide also.
The link you have been looking for is not what is used.
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Yes you got it right I Finally updated to 5.2.1.0 and added TWRP following this guide http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2 for a while I was scared since the amazon app was saying update in progress I even rebooted several time to prevent it and stop my rooter but everything is fine and I added the "pm disable com.amazon.device.software.ota"
I Just need to install fire starter if it is working with this version
I just updated today from the out-of-box (i think 5.0.1) version that I rooted to the latest images from April 2016 (TWRP as well), and firestarter has been lost for me. I ran a suggested adb line to enable the app (apparently the OS blocks firestarter by name, and has the ability to blacklist/block apps like that without OTA updates). Even though the app showed back up, it's functionality is lost. I've tried firestopper as well, but the FireOS seems to break the homebutton detection, which is why I used the app. Fortunately, I enjoy the new FireOS ability to double-tap home button and see a list of apps, which is where Kodi actually shows up for me, since it won't show in the Recent Apps. Good luck, just wanted to post my anectdote!

Netflix always exits randomly since I upgraded to the latest version!

Hi,
I have several fire TVs, one of them is rooted. since upgraded to the latest version, when I play netflix, after a while , netflix always exit randomly.
why?
any hint?
I'm having the same issue since I downloaded the latest version and it's not just Netflix. I'm having issues with tubi.tv doing the same thing. Also Netflix has problems loading or playing a title. It's especially frustrating and irritating when you watching a show and it starts buffering. It goes to 25%, stops and I have to back out then go back in. It happens quite frequently since I downloaded the new version.
blackantt said:
any hint?
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Melina69 said:
I'm having the same issue since I downloaded the latest version and it's not just Netflix.
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Guys, please specify device, root, FW, etc.. Of you don't include specifics then it becomes a guessing game.
Netflix can be fanikie. When it acts up on me. On my latest FW PreRooted FTV1. I just go to the apps setting. Then do an App Stop & clean the cache. I leave Data alone. Since I prefer to not have to input the log in info. I also have the Apps auto update turned off. So I control when it updates. I only update if none of my other tricks work. As a last resort.
I didn't realize there was more than one kind of Amazon Fire TV. I have no idea what the specifics are. Netflix has never done this before until I downloaded the latest version. I don't believe the automatic updates is on since I never had to update it before. I don't know how to stop and clear cache. Never had to do that either. Maybe my version is different than yours. But I went to settings to see if I could figure it out.
Melina69 said:
I didn't realize there was more than one kind of Amazon Fire TV. I have no idea what the specifics are. Netflix has never done this before until I downloaded the latest version. I don't believe the automatic updates is on since I never had to update it before. I don't know how to stop and clear cache. Never had to do that either. Maybe my version is different than yours. But I went to settings to see if I could figure it out.
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Now that there are TV's there are 5 type of FireTV devices.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201640900
You can clean the cache from the App Settings. In the Apps Management menu.
blackantt said:
Hi,
I have several fire TVs, one of them is rooted. since upgraded to the latest version, when I play netflix, after a while , netflix always exit randomly.
why?
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Is it the rooted FireTV that exists randomly? My rooted AFTV1 box refuses to load now. I've uninstalled the app several times, prior to that cleared cache and data and nothing. It asks for my login info, accepts it, and then ultimately kicks me out with zero error messages.
If I saw the last update correctly, it was updated mid-June and I used Netflix last week. I thought I was the only one this was happening to, but it appears to be happening to others. I wonder if it's a root issue?
null0pointer said:
Is it the rooted FireTV that exists randomly? My rooted AFTV1 box refuses to load now. I've uninstalled the app several times, prior to that cleared cache and data and nothing. It asks for my login info, accepts it, and then ultimately kicks me out with zero error messages.
If I saw the last update correctly, it was updated mid-June and I used Netflix last week. I thought I was the only one this was happening to, but it appears to be happening to others. I wonder if it's a root issue?
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If you are on FireOS 3 then yeah. Netflix probably made their latest Neflix app incompatible with old Android versions.
Y314K said:
If you are on FireOS 3 then yeah. Netflix probably made their latest Neflix app incompatible with old Android versions.
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I'm on the newest pre-rooted Fire OS available and the newest version of Netflix. It worked last week, so I'm not sure what is happening this week to cause the outage.
I'm likely to rollback root to stock OS anyway as several OTT TV providers do not work like Vue. They refuse to run when they detect root.
null0pointer said:
I'm on the newest pre-rooted Fire OS available and the newest version of Netflix. It worked last week, so I'm not sure what is happening this week to cause the outage.
I'm likely to rollback root to stock OS anyway as several OTT TV providers do not work like Vue. They refuse to run when they detect root.
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If you're bootloader is unlocked. You might want to wait in case we can get Magisk HideRoot working. Near future project. Don't try it now. But heads up.
For now just turn off apps auto update & install a prior version of Netflix.
Y314K said:
Guys, please specify device, root, FW, etc.. Of you don't include specifics then it becomes a guessing game.
Netflix can be fanikie. When it acts up on me. On my latest FW PreRooted FTV1. I just go to the apps setting. Then do an App Stop & clean the cache. I leave Data alone. Since I prefer to not have to input the log in info. I also have the Apps auto update turned off. So I control when it updates. I only update if none of my other tricks work. As a last resort.
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for my pre-root and regular fire TV I, when I upgraded to 5.2.4.1 . they all have this trouble (exit randomly in Netflix). hope someone can debug it.

[SOLVED] New HULU and HBO App Playback Failure Fix AFTV2 (sloane)

Update: This issue has now been confirmed solved for the Hulu, HBO Go, and HBO NOW app update error.
There are 2 ways to remedy the issue:
1. The prefered method is to update to the newest ROM. Rbox has issued an updated version of his ROM 5.2.4.2_r2. You can get a copy at the forum post here 5.2.4.1_r2. This updated version fixes playback errors in the new Hulu app as well as HBO (Go and Now) issues. Be sure to follow normal flashing instructions. Note - 5.2.4.2_r1 will NOT work for the new Hulu app (4.x.x).
2. If, for some reason, you do not want to flash an updated ROM. For the quick and dirty solution, post #12 gives instructions on correcting the problem. Note that this method only reverts to an older version of the app (3.x.x) and will not allow the new Hulu Live TV service functionality or the multiple accounts functionality. The same will need to be done for the HBO apk as well.
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I'm surprised I'm the only one so far posting about this, but maybe I'm the only one experiencing problems.
The new HULU app updated automatically for me yesterday and immediately rendered playback impossible. Any show, movie, etc. comes back with a playback failure error code cdn-3-xxxxxxxx where the "x"s at the end change to different alpha numeric characters at any time. Here is what I have tried so far with NO POSITIVE RESULTS (in addition to speaking with HULU customer service support desk). I am on a rooted box using TWRP and rbox's system files (sloane).
Uninstalled and reinstalled app
Restarted AFTV
Unauthorized app via HULU website and re-authorized
Restarted router, cable modem, and AFTV (even a long term restart as requested by HULU tech support)
Updated AFTV software version (originally I was on 5.2.4.0 - then I updated to 5.2.4.2)
Wiped cache (Factory Reset)
As stated above, none of these worked.
HULU support gave me no way to uninstall the app and go back to an older (working) version, so I am currently stuck without a working version of HULU.
Here's what I'm interested in finding out from the community:
Has anyone experienced the same problems I have and then been able to get the app working correctly? If so, what method worked for you?
I can probably find an old version of the app online, however, I need to be able to block or turn off the update somehow... is there a method of turning the app update similar to how we stop the AFTV from updating automatically?
Any assistance would be appreciated. I'd really like the old version of the app back, since the newer version is crap.
This should be an old version of the apk you can try to sideload: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
Thanks Sizzle, but I fear without a method of stopping the update I will shortly be left in a similar situation as I currently am in. Would you happen to know how to stop the automatic update of the hulu apk?
chadster1976 said:
Thanks Sizzle, but I fear without a method of stopping the update I will shortly be left in a similar situation as I currently am in. Would you happen to know how to stop the automatic update of the hulu apk?
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FireOS 5 UI in Settings/Applications/Appstore/ you can turn off the "Automatic Updates" for all apps. In the future you will get notifications about Updates. You will be able to ignore them or apply them.
Can you confirm that the apk I provided is the older version? I've already upgraded and everything works fine on my Fire TV 1.
Sizzle - I will have some time this afternoon or early evening to implement the rollback and turn off the updates that Y314K provided instructions to earlier. I will post back with results when complete.
Thank you again for the assist.
Yup... I posted this as an issue on aftv news. If your rooted the new Hulu version will not work on your Amazon Fire TV. Please let us know if this method fixes the problem.
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tekno4ever said:
Yup... I posted this as an issue on aftv news. If your rooted the new Hulu version will not work on your Amazon Fire TV. Please let us know if this method fixes the problem.
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The wife is not happy with Hulu not working and honestly she needs a stock always working AFTV box.
Happy Wife Happy Life! After searching a few different ways I'm unable to find a stock nonrooted 5.2.4.2 zip.
Might anyone know where I can download to flash via TWRP?
I can report same issue, it also effects newer versions of HBO GO
I've got a rooted fully unlocked bootloader FireTV 1 and am using version 4.0.0.342 as reported by Titanium Backup with no problems. What specifically shouldn't I be able to do? My hulu account is ad-free. Perhaps you guys are running an adblocker and do not have an ad-free hulu subscription?
Here's the 4.0.0.342 apk from my Fire TV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgvqg1ugzhrjpr5/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-4.0.0.342.apk?dl=0
Here's the old 3.2.a version from my other FireTV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
I am looking into this. If it is what I think, it would only be effecting the Fire TV 2 and has nothing to do with root.
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Can you confirm that the apk I provided is the older version? I've already upgraded and everything works fine on my Fire TV 1.
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Ok - Here are my findings. I attempted to install the 4.0.xxx version on both of my AFTV2 (sloane) boxes. Neither box would play videos (although the app booted and appeared to run correctly initially). Both are rooted with one running 5.2.4.2 and the other running 5.2.1.1.
After unsuccessful attempts of trying out the v4 app on both boxes, I uninstalled the apk, then rebooted.
Installed 3.2.a and success! Both units work as they should.
Although they are not the newest version of the app, I am able to play back video - so that is a plus
This version will not have the new Hulu Live or the separate account access to the app.
For anyone else experiencing this problem, here is the process I would recommend to solve this:
1. Download earlier version (3.2.a) of Hulu app (see Sizzlechest's link posted earlier)
2. Uninstall current non-working Hulu app.
3. Make sure your app automatic updates are set to OFF by going to Settings>Applications>Appstore>Automatic Updates - OFF
4. Reboot Device (may not be necessary, but what does it hurt?)
5. Connect to device via adb
6. Install Hulu 3.2.a.apk via command "adb install com.hulu.plus-FireTV2-3.2.a.apk" - keep in mind this only works if you did not rename the apk from Sizzlechest when you downloaded it.
7. Profit
You will need to re-logon to the Hulu app.
Thanks for everyone's help on this one! A real community effort.
Looking forward to rbox's discoveries on this subject. Thanks for all of your hard work on this and all of the other projects you've been a part of.
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I've got a rooted fully unlocked bootloader FireTV 1 and am using version 4.0.0.342 as reported by Titanium Backup with no problems. What specifically shouldn't I be able to do? My hulu account is ad-free. Perhaps you guys are running an adblocker and do not have an ad-free hulu subscription?
Here's the 4.0.0.342 apk from my Fire TV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgvqg1ugzhrjpr5/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-4.0.0.342.apk?dl=0
Here's the old 3.2.a version from my other FireTV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
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Sorry, forgot to address this Sizzle.
I DO have the add-free version of Hulu, but not the newer Hulu Live subscription. I am not running any adblocker software.
Okay. I have a theory on why both Hulu and HBO are not working. Like I said this is going to be a Fire TV 2 only thing. If someone is willing to try a fix, please PM me. Do note, this might brick the box. I really don't know. And if it bricks, it'll be super dead. But, there is a slim chance the unbrick program could revive it, so I would prefer someone who has a box that was rooted with my preloader instructions and not KingoRoot. But, if you don't care, and you didn't use the preloader instructions, and want to try anyway, there definitely won't be any way to recover it. I will say this again. If you try this fix, there is a chance it might brick the box. Just want to make that clear.
Is there a specific apk version (link) for hbo now that people have had success installing?
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Is there a specific apk version (link) for hbo now that people have had success installing?
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Sorry Duck, but I am not aware of the HBO Now app - I use Prime channels for my HBO subscription.
In the case of the Hulu app, I had to revert to the previous whole number version of app in order for it to work - V4.x.x.xxx --> V3.x.xxx
My suggestion is to just try some different versions in a fairly methodical way and see what works. It's fairly easy to install and uninstall via adb and only takes a few min.
Also, be sure to turn off automatic updating in the Appstore (different than updates for system), otherwise your app will just update itself again to the newer version and you'll be stuck.
Hopefully rbox will use his magical powers and get us an answer to all of our troubles soon. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the reply @chadster1976. Was able to get things to work by downloading an earlier version of HBO Now from the same place you guys suggested. Thanks again! Was able to watch GOT lastnight again on my main TV.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73144047&postcount=412
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Okay. I have a theory on why both Hulu and HBO are not working. Like I said this is going to be a Fire TV 2 only thing. If someone is willing to try a fix, please PM me. Do note, this might brick the box. I really don't know. And if it bricks, it'll be super dead. But, there is a slim chance the unbrick program could revive it, so I would prefer someone who has a box that was rooted with my preloader instructions and not KingoRoot. But, if you don't care, and you didn't use the preloader instructions, and want to try anyway, there definitely won't be any way to recover it. I will say this again. If you try this fix, there is a chance it might brick the box. Just want to make that clear.
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I'm willing to test as I have spare AFTV devices just in case. Just sent you a PM @rbox
So I downloaded @rbox 5.2.4.2 deleted the SU directory inside the zip as instructed, then wiped everything possible 3x upon which I cleanly reinstalled 5.2.4.2 and Hulu still does not work on my non rooted AFTV 2 Box. Direct TV Now works perfectly without installing HideMyRoot so maybe this is truly just a Hulu issue on AFTV 2 Boxes. @AFTVnews.com
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So I downloaded @rbox 5.2.4.2 deleted the SU directory inside the zip as instructed, then wiped everything possible 3x upon which I cleanly reinstalled 5.2.4.2 and Hulu still does not work on my non rooted AFTV 2 Box. Direct TV Now works perfectly without installing HideMyRoot so maybe this is truly just a Hulu issue on AFTV 2 Boxes. @AFTVnews.com
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Not sure Tekno. I was on chat 3 separate occasions with the Hulu tech support team and they claimed this had only been a rare occurrence... Take that however you want to... The extent of their assistance was resetting everything - including router, modem, etc. Then the final thing they suggested was a factory reset. I eventually did try that after updating to the latest firmware version from rbox. Needless to say that did not work. They couldn't help me with downgrading to the previous working version of the app, which is why I started this thread here on XDA.

[Fire TV Stick 4k] European HBO Go stopped to work

I use FTV4k in Poland. Using apk's I installed Amazon Prime Video (for whatever reason built-in APV doesn't work in Poland, but one from Android TV works fine); Netflix, Apple TV... and HBO Go (Nordic).
For the past year all worked extremely well and stable, but about 2 weeks ago HBO stopped to work. When I run it, it starts, there are a few revolutions of the circle, and then it jumps back to the main menu. I uninstalled the app, reinstalled, I was able to activate it just fine, and right after activation it dropped back to main menu.
I'm using newest version available, Google Play services are also installed in the newest version... I'm out of ideas what else could I try.
Anyone would care to help me?
I've the same problem
As I have noted in this post, the latest update for Fire Stick 4K causes the HBO GO app to crash. The only solution is to root and downgrade (or watch via the Kodi HBO GO addon).
Additionally, the same thing happened with Fire Stick 2nd Gen in the latest update.
HBO GO should issue a fix, but they're unlikely to do so because Fire Sticks aren't supported.
Hello
Could you give me hint How I need downgrade my FSTV4K?
I flashed pre-rooted 2.7.1 then during stick registering auto update install 2.7.3
I disabled OTA then again install 2.7.1.
After that install HBO and try. Not working despite downgrade, so this show that in system there some modified files left.
I suggest that I need backup of 2.7.1 with blocked OTA. Unfortnatly dont have it
I had the same issues. First I thought a full wipe of the system partition would be enough (and flashing the "stock" 2.7.1 via TWRP), but ultimately I had to do a factory reset on 2.7.1, block update servers on my router and skip the updates step in the setup wizard.
Apparently, to pass the update check, but prevent the download, you must block three of the four update servers:
Code:
amzdigital-a.akamaihd.net
amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net
updates.amazon.com
If that doesn't get you past the update screen, you can use the Fire Stick remote Android app on a phone, connect to the stick as soon as it's visible on the local network, putting it to sleep via the app and waking it up via the remote. That did it for me.
There are other ways of passing the initial wizard, they involve modifying build.prop to enable ADB and pushing your adb keys, there was a post about it somewhere. To do this, you have to connect the stick directly (no OTG) and do the boot-fastboot.sh step from the rooting instructions.
Here's an old (apparently patched) version of the app intended for Sony Bravia TV's that works on both 2nd gen and 4K. The icon is purple for some reason and there's no shadow box behind the subtitles, but it works.
I see that the link has been posted in the request section, but I'll leave it here just in case.
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Here's an old (apparently patched) version of the app intended for Sony Bravia TV's that works on both 2nd gen and 4K. The icon is purple for some reason and there's no shadow box behind the subtitles, but it works.
I see that the link has been posted in the request section, but I'll leave it here just in case.
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Hey, I just want to say thank you for providing that information to the community! Very appreciated, I've been searching for a clue about this for weeks now and just found your post here, downloaded and installed the app on the 4K, hbogo work like a charm again! Thanks!
Thank you for the patched version.
At least at me, it works on FireTv, the only problem seems its that the movies with other audio than EN can't be hear.. no sound...
LE: sound work with other version, from the other theard.. eu.hbogo_5.11.7-218_minAPI23(nodpi).apk
petredragos said:
Thank you for the patched version.
At least at me, it works on FireTv, the only problem seems its that the movies with other audio than EN can't be hear.. no sound...
LE: sound work with other version, from the other theard.. eu.hbogo_5.11.7-218_minAPI23(nodpi).apk
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The new version (works on 2nd gen and 4k too):
h t t p s://drive.google.com/file/d/1EW5x-GM6xS_6fdvO-svE5jf0CuwBqw3b/view?usp=sharing
I used HBOMAX to stream on my Fire tv

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