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Hi all,
I own a 2nd gen fire stick (purchased when I was living in UK with my still active amazon uk prime account).
Since few months I'm back in Italy where
a. the stick is not sold yet
b. amazon prime video has started one or two months ago
Since the latest update everytime I try to watch amazon I got an geo restriction error even if I try to watch the italian catalogue -got a italian prime subscription too -(netflix is working fine on the same stick).
Is there a way to downgrade the version of the OS and to go back to a previous release?
Thank you all for the support.
Rocket34
Did you solve?
i'm from italy, same problem with an used firestick...
Mee too. I've been struggling with "Network error" for ages. Never solved. I've read you need a US Amazon (mine imported from USA) account or the localized version from where you bought the device to solve. I only have a Prime enabled italian account.
rocket34 said:
Hi all,
I own a 2nd gen fire stick (purchased when I was living in UK with my still active amazon uk prime account).
Since few months I'm back in Italy where
a. the stick is not sold yet
b. amazon prime video has started one or two months ago
Since the latest update everytime I try to watch amazon I got an geo restriction error even if I try to watch the italian catalogue -got a italian prime subscription too -(netflix is working fine on the same stick).
Is there a way to downgrade the version of the OS and to go back to a previous release?
Thank you all for the support.
Rocket34
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There's two things you can try
1 - change your device location
This involves logging into your amazon account on a pc and changing your location to Italy
You then need to deregister your firestick on the firestick account page & sign back in again
This will allow you to use the Italian amazon prime video but any UK restricted videos downloaded I believe will only work for 30days from the download date
How to transfer click spoiler
Transfer Your Amazon Account
To transfer your Amazon account from your current Amazon website to your local Amazon website:
Go to Manage your content and devices and click the Settings tab.
Under Country Settings, click Change.
Select or enter your address, and then click Update.
If you are eligible to purchase digital content from another Amazon website, follow the onscreen prompts to learn more about what will happen if you transfer accounts.
When you're ready, select the option to transfer your account to complete the process.
2 - Use a vpn app & set your location to UK to access UK content
Iv not tried either as I'm not a prime member or moved abroad but that's where I would start
TheFixItMan said:
There's two things you can try
1 - change your device location
This involves logging into your amazon account on a pc and changing your location to Italy
You then need to deregister your firestick on the firestick account page & sign back in again
This will allow you to use the Italian amazon prime video but any UK restricted videos downloaded I believe will only work for 30days from the download date
How to transfer click spoiler
Transfer Your Amazon Account
To transfer your Amazon account from your current Amazon website to your local Amazon website:
Go to Manage your content and devices and click the Settings tab.
Under Country Settings, click Change.
Select or enter your address, and then click Update.
If you are eligible to purchase digital content from another Amazon website, follow the onscreen prompts to learn more about what will happen if you transfer accounts.
When you're ready, select the option to transfer your account to complete the process.
2 - Use a vpn app & set your location to UK to access UK content
Iv not tried either as I'm not a prime member or moved abroad but that's where I would start
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sorry but i think the first method doesn't work, I've tried some days ago...
on my amazon.it (italy user) my country is setted to italy.
deregistered used stick (bought in england), reset it, registered again, but already in homepage I see titles in english...
(please note i want to see italian content)
this morning i bought a new one from amazon.it...
pagatti said:
sorry but i think the first method doesn't work, I've tried some days ago...
on my amazon.it (italy user) my country is setted to italy.
deregistered used stick (bought in england), reset it, registered again, but already in homepage I see titles in english...
(please note i want to see italian content)
this morning i bought a new one from amazon.it...
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It should show content from the country your amazon account & the firestick is registered to
For example I changed the country from UK to America & it allowed me to download American apps like abc nbc but it removes UK apps like BBC Iplayer until I changed it back
If the app itself is different in the country you may also need to remove it & get the local version but I would have thought it would be the same
I would contact amazon for support & clarification on this issue but as you have already bought a new device it will be pre-registered to correct location
TheFixItMan said:
It should show content from the country your amazon account & the firestick is registered to
For example I changed the country from UK to America & it allowed me to download American apps like abc nbc but it removes UK apps like BBC Iplayer until I changed it back
If the app itself is different in the country you may also need to remove it & get the local version but I would have thought it would be the same
I would contact amazon for support & clarification on this issue but as you have already bought a new device it will be pre-registered to correct location
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you're right for the fact that apps (like netflix) works and it download italina version, but the problem is with amazon prime content..
I wrote to amazon (both .it and .uk) and both told me the issue can be solved only buying a new stick.
What it's incredible for me is this country blocking that also on hw and not only on sw. (many companies in EU are now obliged to remove any country blocking...)
pagatti said:
you're right for the fact that apps (like netflix) works and it download italina version, but the problem is with amazon prime content..
I wrote to amazon (both .it and .uk) and both told me the issue can be solved only buying a new stick.
What it's incredible for me is this country blocking that also on hw and not only on sw. (many companies in EU are now obliged to remove any country blocking...)
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Maybe the prime app is different - only way to tell is to get the Italian version and install it on the UK stick
You would have to remove the UK one or decompile the Italian one & give it a different package name in its manifest & resign it although that may cause issues depending on how the app works
Other than that I don't know what to suggest
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Maybe the prime app is different - only way to tell is to get the Italian version and install it on the UK stick
You would have to remove the UK one or decompile the Italian one & give it a different package name in its manifest & resign it although that may cause issues depending on how the app works
Other than that I don't know what to suggest
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thank you for your help!
me too think the only solution is to find the italian prime app or flashing the stick like you do with phones...
it's not worthwile.... a new italian one cost 39.99 euros...
can you retrieve the italian apk from a fire tv stick withour root?
puppinoo said:
can you retrieve the italian apk from a fire tv stick withour root?
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Yes - via adb
Package name is com.amazon.avod
Easy way is to use the app apps2fire - make sure adb is enabled on both your phone and the firestick via developer options - then just find the app & download it to your phone
You can also install apps that are on your phone to the firestick (either installed on your phone or if you have the apk)
Make sure you also enter your firesticks ip address into the app as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.koni.appstofiretv
Of course you can do it manually via adb pull terminal commands on a pc or even an apk extractor app
I dont own an italian version right now. Mine is a US imported Fire TV Stick 2. I was able to retrieve the apk thanks to the advices but I guess it makes no sense to upload it cause it's just a USA apk and not an italian one. As I said earlier it gives me a "NETWORK ERROR" error. Maybe it's important to add that Im using dnsmasq to block domains to avoid updates.
Domains blocked are below. Just to be sure that blocked domains dont create issues with Prime Videos. If needed I can upload the US Prime Video apk.
#Amazon Fire TV updates
#required
address=/amzdigital-a.akamaihd.net/127.0.0.1
address=/amzdigitaldownloads.edgesuite.net/127.0.0.1
#optional
address=/softwareupdates.amazon.com/127.0.0.1
address=/updates.amazon.com/127.0.0.1
Hi all,
Someone manages to install the custom watchfaces on the honor band 5.
1. Create Chinese Huawei ID
2. Download and install Beta version Huawei Health
3. Pair your phone with your Honor Band 5 or Huawei Watch GT
4. Go to "Watch faces", disable Themes service and set phone language to English
5. Once again go to "Watch faces", enable Themes service and upload your custom Watchface (.hwt file)(can be downloaded from the below given source)
Important note: you need to repeat steps 4 and 5 every time you want to upload new watchface. Is place only for one custom watchface, once you upload new one, old one will be replaced.
Credit : GIK-Team
Source : amazfitwatchfaces.com
I've tried Chinese ID, Hong Kong (China) ID, UK ID, all linked to different emails. ... still not Watch Face store on my Health App,
Honor Band 5 Firmware 1.1.0.120
Health App 10.0.2.511
Huawei P20 Pro Global Version & Huawei P30 Pro Global Version
So disappointed
Clear Health App Data & Cache
Uninstall Health App
Logout of Current ID
Login to Country Specific ID
Reboot
Add Back Health App (Health Beta from the forum cannot be installed on my CLT-L29 (P20 Pro) and VOG-L29 (P30 Pro) for some reason.
Health App has 2 screen for confirming Bluetooth Access and Terms and Conditions, nowhere could one select the Service Region nor change the Service Region in the Health App
I've tried the Health App default in Phone, the Health App from Google Play Store and the Health App from Huawei App Gallery
Could Huawei have removed this important feature from the firmware?
This is rather ridiculous because this is one of the key features one would look for in a "smart" watch or a "smart" health band that advertises this capability.
There is one site mentioning to use UK ID, I will get my band in a day or two so I can't confirm it yet. In case you guys manage to do that kindly let me know
sanctitude888 said:
There is one site mentioning to use UK ID, I will get my band in a day or two so I can't confirm it yet. In case you guys manage to do that kindly let me know
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Tried UK, China, Hong Kong (China)
All failed for me
I Know post is old but still if you are struggling then let me tell you key is when you install "health" app don't start it 1st switch on Airplain mode and switch of location then start health app it will ask for region select china there..... it will definitely work post that.
Cheers
I have this model bought in Iran and it is on version 6 of android,
anyone can point me to a firmware file for this model (the curved model) that doesnt brick it.
any help would be great.
I have attached the about page picture.
also I was searching the web and on a polish(?) site I saw this in english:
from here https://forum.avmania.zive.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1703&t=1293015&p=12282329
Code:
Postup pro update z oficiálních stránek:
Software update by user menu
Note:
Please check the current installed software version on your TV.
If the software version is V3XX, then you can update your TV to Android version O (V5XX).
If the software version is V5XX, your TV is already with Android version O but you can update with this last version (V52.
If the software version is V1XX, Do not update your TV with this software and contact TC
the last part applies to me?
this page is good for my tv ?
https://support.tclelectronics.com.au/software-version/
the versions 65X2US ans 65X4US are is the list but not my 65X3CUS
http://celesw.tcl.com/EU_Test/SoftWare/V8-T658T01-LF1V543_PKG_USB_GMC.zip
Find on this web http://celesw.tcl.com/
TrunyX said:
http://celesw.tcl.com/EU_Test/SoftWare/V8-T658T01-LF1V543_PKG_USB_GMC.zip
Find on this web http://celesw.tcl.com/
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is this tested for my curved tv?
or are they all work the same on the same chipset?
because I have these too:
Update_V8-T658T01-LF1R814_sign.pkg
Update_V8-T658T01-LF1R549_sign.pkg
and on the same page you linked these is this:
V8-T658T01-LF1V551_PKG_USB_GMC
I installed the Update_V8-T658T01-LF1R549_sign.pkg and Update_V8-T658T01-LF1R814_sign.pkg and it works for now.
but two issues exists.
the setting are too simplfied and a lot of options are gone.
for example it no longer has a about page that I took a picture from but an about page like other android OSs that has no sw and firmware info expect saying android 8.0.0.
second, moving through menus gives an audio feedback ping that is very annoying.
this update removes a lot of options.
for example the option to change picture and audio quality (like setting for movie sport and so on) and contrast and local dimming setting and all that is GONE.
so this is WARNING to you all.
UPDATE:
ok I was wrong.
the setting for local dimming and contrast and picture and so on are there and I can mute the audio feedback ping for moving the selector.
they are available via the picture quality button which I didnt use very much so I thought they are gone.
the old android setting in gone and the new one is less extensive.
WARNING :wifi speed is very low (15Mb/s)
TrunyX said:
http://celesw.tcl.com/EU_Test/SoftWare/V8-T658T01-LF1V543_PKG_USB_GMC.zip
Find on this web http://celesw.tcl.com/
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can you point me to any document that sayd what my model correspond to the id and model on tcl documents?
maybe it is a regional branding thing.
you can look them up in files likes "MT5658_ProjectID_List_MT58_V159_GMC_Base1_30062017.zip" that are hosted on the same website you pointed me at http://celesw.tcl.com (thanks btw)
I cant find the 65X3CUS in any of the documents.
Any workaround for NFC working in EU?
We shall rise this question up. Since GT2, we did not get support of NFC outside of China region.
After I playing around the watch with several versions (current/old/beta) of China Huawei Health app, I believe it is a region and firmware lock on non-CN version GT2 Pro.
Basically, the app detect my GT2 Pro is saled in EU, so it provide the firmware update for EU model, even though the hardware inside all models should be the same (all have NFC chip).
The same issue comes with the 301 heart health app, which available for China model, and it allows the watch uses your heart rate data to diagnose premature atrial contraction and sleep apnea, which is a key feature advertised in China for these huawei smart bands and watches.
Again, you might guess, CN GT2 Pro model support this function. And my EU GT2 Pro was locked for this app to recognise.
Since Huawei EU offical state they will not support full NFC functions outside of China.
The only possible workaround is somebody with high skill, that able to flash Chinese firmware into EU model, which might unlock all these NFC cards, alipay, and heart health app functions. If that's still not working, then it will also required to trick the Huawei Health app to believe the EU model as a CN model.
I am not capable of doing these works, but people in this forum might be dig deeper into this topic.
Humanoid_999 said:
After I playing around the watch with several versions (current/old/beta) of China Huawei Health app, I believe it is a region and firmware lock on non-CN version GT2 Pro.
Basically, the app detect my GT2 Pro is saled in EU, so it provide the firmware update for EU model, even though the hardware inside all models should be the same (all have NFC chip).
The same issue comes with the 301 heart health app, which available for China model, and it allows the watch uses your heart rate data to diagnose premature atrial contraction and sleep apnea, which is a key feature advertised in China for these huawei smart bands and watches.
Again, you might guess, CN GT2 Pro model support this function. And my EU GT2 Pro was locked for this app to recognise.
Since Huawei EU offical state they will not support full NFC functions outside of China.
The only possible workaround is somebody with high skill, that able to flash Chinese firmware into EU model, which might unlock all these NFC cards, alipay, and heart health app functions. If that's still not working, then it will also required to trick the Huawei Health app to believe the EU model as a CN model.
I am not capable of doing these works, but people in this forum might be dig deeper into this topic.
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Don't think that will be possible.. Don't understand huawei why they doin these restrictions..
It could be due to the restriction of certain regions, such as the functions of heart health app could be not approved by other country governments, as it is a feature related to human healthcare.
For example, it might require FDA approval to activate this function in USA, just like what Apple watch has done; likewise, the ECG function of apple watch is disabled in China model, because it did not gain the approval by the China government, but people still been allowed to flash US firmware to enable this feature on China model.
I don't have a EU huawei phone, so I am not sure how NFC of huawei phone is like. But I don't understand why NFC is not enabled in non-CN region, simply not make sense.
When you buy a product with its full function limited, Huawei just pissed off its customers, the fault of terrible closed ecosystem.
A small update on heart health app:
I have to install the huawei Health app first to connect my watch to my phone; then install the Heart Health app. Fot CN model, by that time, the second app will automatically connect to your phone-linked watch. But for my situion, what this app said to my watch is: the app does not support current version of this watch. So it is not connecting to my watch.
However, if I using a older beta version of Huawei health app, to connect to my watch; the Heart Health app can actually connected to my watch, but it is not able actually to perform the diagnose, showing error when activated.
So I suspect there are two major problems await resolve.
First, that is a software lock based on newer version of Huawei Health app, which refuse the EU watch to connect to Heart Health app.
Second, the firmware provided to EU model is missing the code for proper heart health function (and of course the rest functions like NFC). So must have Chinese firmware flushed into the watch. And surprisingly, it has multi. language support. What a strange decision.
I own a GT2 not pro, i don't know if anyone is still reading, bear with me if I say something stupid because I'm a complete amateur but I think this could be useful. I think the options are there but hidden. For example two weeks ago I purcheased a watchface i liked with dual timezone but I can't find the option in the menu to set it, some watchface are customizable and I came across another one orribile but that allowed me. I tried to set the timezone and it changed to the one I set on the other face as well. Today I found by chance one that had the alipay logo on it so I decided to experiment and purchased it (you can look it up on the store, it is called "little summer night"). The face doesn't allow you to customise the shortcuts but the alipay one seems to actually work, I don't speak Chinese and the English language in the alipay app is beta so the bare minimum is translated but it seems i was successful in pairing the watch.
Yes, indeed. After successfully access Alipay via certain watchface, now, the only missing part is nfc.
Angelo0369 said:
I own a GT2 not pro, i don't know if anyone is still reading, bear with me if I say something stupid because I'm a complete amateur but I think this could be useful. I think the options are there but hidden. For example two weeks ago I purcheased a watchface i liked with dual timezone but I can't find the option in the menu to set it, some watchface are customizable and I came across another one orribile but that allowed me. I tried to set the timezone and it changed to the one I set on the other face as well. Today I found by chance one that had the alipay logo on it so I decided to experiment and purchased it (you can look it up on the store, it is called "little summer night"). The face doesn't allow you to customise the shortcuts but the alipay one seems to actually work, I don't speak Chinese and the English language in the alipay app is beta so the bare minimum is translated but it seems i was successful in pairing the watch.
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Good (Ciao da Rio Saliceto )
Hello,
A number of my apps are refusing to run, telling me I am not in the UK. They have geo location permission so they are checking but then not running. I am in the UK using my Xiaomi Mi Mix Fold..which I imported from Hong Kong and is running rhe Chinese ROM as there is no global ROM or a global model launch as yet, maybe there never will be a global version. How do I solve this issue please ?
Which apps?
I am in UAE, changed the global unofficial software to Chinese ROM, I have no issues in any app.
Footie 5 and Skysports fantasy football to name two apps that refuse to run
Skysports tested and working fine for me.
Footie 5 could not find the app
Sky sports fantasy football app says will not run in your location. I am in the UK... How do I resolve that issue ?
elio321 said:
Sky sports fantasy football app says will not run in your location. I am in the UK... How do I resolve that issue ?
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Download "Fake GPS" from play store and follow in-app instructions, for temporary solution. That may work