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A few ways to boot sideloaded PLEX/XBMC from the Amazon Fire TV interface

Hi all
Unrootable UK fire TV here so these are a few things I found out that made me a lot happier
1) You can use llama to boot a NEWER sideloaded PLEX app (google play store) from the original OUT OF DATE amazon store versions icon - keeping it all nice looking :¬)
As they install to 2 different locations :¬) - (google llama tutorials)
Another good reason to do this is you wont get all kinds of weird program loops when using the back button.
2) if you need an icon to boot up a sideloaded XMBC app - Just use the amazon store Air Buddy app as its own start-up screen has a boot XBMC button if its been detected
3) I found out Netflix and amazon prime would not pass-through DD5.1 to anything I own using HDMI (even though XBMC does fine) - BUT if you replace your HDMI with OPTICAL Netflix and amazon prime will pass through DD5.1
** Bug or did they just do it for a laugh - I think the latter :¬)
P.S. My mini keyboard works just fine too :¬)
Rii 2.4GHz Wireless Mini PC Keyboard Touchpad V2 Black
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004FSFYG8/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks for those helpful tips. I was looking for a way to have xbmc on the home screen. Just to clarify...I can install llama without being rooted? If so, do you have a direct link to llama? I know I can probably find it if I look around, but with such helpful tips, some provided links to the apps that you're mentioned will make it even more helpful.

wouldn't SPMC be better? i heard you can set it as the default launcher

DEREKTROTTER said:
wouldn't SPMC be better? i heard you can set it as the default launcher
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We have NON rootable Firetv's so as far as I know there is NO way to do anything clever
"Love to find I am wrong :¬):¬) "
So I think you need llama or you can actualy use "Air Buddy" as I said above :¬)
I am finally happy with side loading these 2 things
1) xbmc-13.2-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.apk
2) com.kebab.Llama.apk
****UPDATE - I had a look at SPMC and...
Amazon store says! - Non-compatible device
If you continue with this purchase, you may be purchasing an app that doesn't work with your device.
so its on the store but you cant install it on fire tv and it has to be sideloaded like Xbmc version I listed :¬(
also I have read it has 5.1 pass through issues.
:¬(

[Q] Cartoon HD?

What is going on with Cartoon HD apk, its asking to install a new version, I do so, it installs but this does not work with the fire remote? now there are two version showing on my AFTV, also HD cinema is no longer working its just says retry??
Anyone else having these issues?

darkdjay said:
What is going on with Cartoon HD apk, its asking to install a new version, I do so, it installs but this does not work with the fire remote? now there are two version showing on my AFTV, also HD cinema is no longer working its just says retry??
Anyone else having these issues?
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yeah the update breaks the Fire TV remote in the app. The update looks great, but doesn't work on the Fire TV because of the remote issue. You can uninstall the latest version by going to settings manage apps. When you select uninstall it will uninstall one version and leave the other. Problem is it will keep prompting you to update, which is a bit of a pain.

dk1keith said:
yeah the update breaks the Fire TV remote in the app. The update looks great, but doesn't work on the Fire TV because of the remote issue. You can uninstall the latest version by going to settings manage apps. When you select uninstall it will uninstall one version and leave the other. Problem is it will keep prompting you to update, which is a bit of a pain.
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Cartoon HD will no longer let you cancel the update. New version has major issues with Fire TV remote. UI just doesn't play well at all with the remote. You can barely select a movie, and it doesn't work at all with the side menu to select TV, or Movies, Updates. Too bad because I love the app. When playing a movie there is no way to pause, stop rewind or anything. You can only press the back button to get out of the video.

thread: [Q] Cartoon HD?
darkdjay said:
What is going on with Cartoon HD apk, its asking to install a new version, I do so, it installs but this does not work with the fire remote? now there are two version showing on my AFTV, also HD cinema is no longer working its just says retry??
Anyone else having these issues?
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most likely the application you use is no longer effective. You refer to the latest application techuptip today

VERY useful app to use FTV / Stick remote as a mouse

Hi,
Not sure it this app has already been posted but it's great and can avoid you to use a physical keyboards for the emergencies.
Not tested deeply so far but I think it's very nice (it's cheap too). Unfortunately it's not on the amazon store so get it from Google Play store or send an email to the author to ask him how to do that if you don't have the store.
Regards.
All the credits go to user: goodhur on firetv subreddit for the news.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fluxii.android.mousetoggleforfiretv

Thanks, just installed this. Works well

This is very convenient. I can finally use my xfinity tv go app without using my Logitech. The price is really fair too. 99¢ total and I've got it on all 3 aftv devices.

Wow! Thanks for pointing this out. Now I don't have to dig out my USB mouse keyboard combo just to click on a few things!

excellent app. Good spot. Works well for NBCSN.

excellent app. without a doubt THE only decent solution to mouse control on fire tv without having to lug around an extra mouse.
love it!

Anyone know if this plays well with firestarter menu replacement?

BelfastLad said:
Anyone know if this plays well with firestarter menu replacement?
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works well so far, no problems here and you can switch very easy between "Mouse Mode" and "Normal Remote".

BelfastLad said:
Anyone know if this plays well with firestarter menu replacement?
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no problems here, been using both for a good while now.

Thanks for all the feedback to my question. Took the plunge and app working well for me too. Great to be able to finally use a few mouse / touch-centric apps on my FTV stick.
Got my FTV in one of the recent £25 sales and really pleased with how well it all works. Rock-solid wifi streaming in the room farthest from my router. What's not to love about it?

has anyone tried on FireOS 5 yet ? Don't seem to be playing nice with the new ADB system here, doesn't work..

wejgomi said:
has anyone tried on FireOS 5 yet ? Don't seem to be playing nice with the new ADB system here, doesn't work..
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Hi wejgomi, I'm the developer of this app(Mouse Toggle for Fire TV) and just wanted to let you know that I'm submitting an update with Fire OS 5 compatibility soon. I already have it working already but it just needs a bit more testing before releasing it. The app update will be released before the public availability of Fire TV OS 5.
Thank you

For those with root, Droidmote Server and Client works great, been using it for a year.

Just to provide a little feedback. I have two very minor issues with the software which might be easily fixable - or I may be doing something wrong.
1. Could the speed of scrolling in mouse mode be accelerated just a bit or some sort of weighting be applied so that long continuous presses move the pointer more rapidly than short taps? Long scrolls across the width of the TV screen are just slow enough to get annoying (but I admit I have a low tolerance for these things
2. When using the programme to interact with another video playing app, the fact that play / pause is the toggle for the mouse is not ideal. Personally, while I may use the fast-forward button to get through to the point I may have previously watched to, I very rarely use the rewind button. Personal preference would be to have some way of configuring which button (other than the d-pad and centre 'select' button) activates the toggle. Is this possible?
These are very minor gripes. I have to say that I was always impressed with the capabilities of the hardware in the FTV Stick. With this and the ability to sideload apps I now have no need for anything more powerful from my - now very SMART - TV.
Thanks iostouchdev!

I myself use Wukong Remote. Works excellent with my AFTV and sideloaded apps like Sling and DirecTV that require a touch screen. I like how you can also use it as a controller with d-pad, or keyboard.

Damn. This app + Show Box is like perfect. Well worth the money.

Ugh!! The broke it on the FireTV 2, the next update the new OS will probably break it for the 1gen hardware. No remote apps working either other than the official one.
Edit: Mouse Toggle for FireTV Fixed, see next comment, thanks!
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goodhur said:
Ugh!! The broke it on the FireTV 2, the next update the new OS will probably break it for the 1gen hardware. No remote apps working either other than the official one
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I just submitted an app update(v1.02) with Fire OS 5 support for the new Fire TV 2015 / 2nd Gen. device. It will also work for the 1st Gen devices when they get Fire OS 5 too.
Regarding the remote apps: The 'Remote Mouse for Fire TV' app is working on the new Fire TV but you need to verify that the Fire TV companion app is updated to version 1.08.
If you need additional help please feel free to email me at the address in the app or just reply here.
Thank you!

iostouchdev said:
I just submitted an app update(v1.02) with Fire OS 5 support for the new Fire TV 2015 / 2nd Gen. device. It will also work for the 1st Gen devices when they get Fire OS 5 too.
Regarding the remote apps: The 'Remote Mouse for Fire TV' app is working on the new Fire TV but you need to verify that the Fire TV companion app is updated to version 1.08.
If you need additional help please feel free to email me at the address in the app or just reply here.
Thank you!
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Thanks again!
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Noreg96 said:
Damn. This app + Show Box is like perfect. Well worth the money.
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thanks for the heads-up, hadn't heard of showbox.

Youtube android app without root

Is there a solution to run youtube android app on Fire TV (without root)?
I tried this https://www.androidsage.com/2016/04...tore-on-the-amazon-fire-devices-without-root/ and sideloaded latest youtube apk but i get rh-01 connection problem with playstore.

What's wrong with the FTV version of Youtube?

sneezing_corgi said:
What's wrong with the FTV version of Youtube?
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I find that fire tv stick version is very choppy and audio comes in and out of sync alot, not so much on the fire tv 4k it seems OK with that.

sconnyuk said:
I find that fire tv stick version is very choppy and audio comes in and out of sync alot, not so much on the fire tv 4k it seems OK with that.
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try and get the android tv version, will probably have more success with that.
And you probably won't every get playstore to fully work but all you really want is for it to register so play services will work and thus youtube and playmusic apps will work.

nujackk said:
try and get the android tv version, will probably have more success with that.
And you probably won't every get playstore to fully work but all you really want is for it to register so play services will work and thus youtube and playmusic apps will work.
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Thanks for reply, I have actually sorted my issues completely now, I have stopped all unnecessary amazon stuff running, huge list by the way, and have Google play all configured with android youtube and all my Google paid apps fully configured and recognising I'm signed in. Xposed setup, custom recovery, six axis with ps3 pads connected, USB OTG configured on boot with mele pro airmouse/keyboard/remote combo ? An to top it off no amazon home stuff at all, I have a launcher installed (was going to use official leaseback launcher but found it rubbish) the one I'm using is called Top TV Launcher 2.97. Very customisable and good on the eyes. Firestick is much more responsive the way it's setup now.

Nice,... I'll have to check out that launcher

[APK REQUEST] Slingbox

Greetings, Nvidia Shield TV users have been using the Fire TV slingplayer app since its the best TV version of the app so far. However, the Nvidia shield TV was recently upgraded to Nougat and the app no longer works. Is Fire TV on nougat and can someone please PM me the latest version of the apk, thanks. Your efforts will help many!

Steveborough said:
Greetings, Nvidia Shield TV users have been using the Fire TV slingplayer app since its the best TV version of the app so far. However, the Nvidia shield TV was recently upgraded to Nougat and the app no longer works. Is Fire TV on nougat and can someone please PM me the latest version of the apk, thanks. Your efforts will help many!
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FTV(S)'s FireOS 5 is based on Lollipop.
http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-confirmed-to-receive-fire-os-5-based-on-android-lollipop/
The last version of FTV(S)'s Slink APK is v5.0.503. If it's the same you got then it wont make a difference. Let me know if you still need it.

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FTV(S)'s FireOS 5 is based on Lollipop.
http://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-fire-tv-confirmed-to-receive-fire-os-5-based-on-android-lollipop/
The last version of FTV(S)'s Slink APK is v5.0.503. If it's the same you got then it wont make a difference. Let me know if you still need it.
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Thanks, its the Slingbox player app for people that own the slingbox appliance not the Sling TV streaming app, if that's what you meant please send, thanks!

Did this work?
If so can you PM me the apk as well?
Please and Thanks!

Can you send me the apk as well? Really hoping to get slingplayer to work on my shield tv.

For all that need/asked for them...
Latest version of the App.
Sling_TV_v5.2.595.apk - 16.4 MB - (md5sum: 02EC221CE1810B02E2E48EA2991F855B)
Latest version of the player. A lot of bad reviews.
SlingPlayer_v3.0.9.apk - 12.1 MB - (md5sum: 6BAA8C23C6AD48B9F8907871EF80F5D9)
This is just an older version that was also named differently then the newest version above.
Sling_v5.0.503.apk - 24.0 MB - (md5sum: DE8B55EE2D05BE77E275F07DD69FCA0E)
Enjoy

Y314K said:
For all that need/asked for them...
Latest version of the App.
Latest version of the player. A lot of bad reviews.
This is just an older version that was also named differently then the newest version above.
Enjoy
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Awesome, thanks

Anyone else getting the "guide" grayed out in the slingplayer app? Is there any fix to this? Is it just crappy programming on the part of slingbox?

Y314K said:
For all that need/asked for them...
Latest version of the App.
Sling_TV_v5.2.595.apk - 16.4 MB - (md5sum: 02EC221CE1810B02E2E48EA2991F855B)
Latest version of the player. A lot of bad reviews.
SlingPlayer_v3.0.9.apk - 12.1 MB - (md5sum: 6BAA8C23C6AD48B9F8907871EF80F5D9)
This is just an older version that was also named differently then the newest version above.
Sling_v5.0.503.apk - 24.0 MB - (md5sum: DE8B55EE2D05BE77E275F07DD69FCA0E)
Enjoy
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The above is the Sling TV app not the Slingplayer app for a slingbox
Is it possible for someone to DL the Slingplayer apk please.
https://www.amazon.com/Sling-Media-Slingplayer-for-Fire/dp/B00PJ3MGYG
I have my Fire TV setup for Japan but no Japanese CC added so cant DL the free Slingplayer app.
Thanks

theslydog said:
The above is the Sling TV app not the Slingplayer app for a slingbox
Is it possible for someone to DL the Slingplayer apk please.
https://www.amazon.com/Sling-Media-Slingplayer-for-Fire/dp/B00PJ3MGYG
I have my Fire TV setup for Japan but no Japanese CC added so cant DL the free Slingplayer app.
Thanks
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The second link in that quote is the last version released of the "Slingplayer for Fire TV" v3.0.9. The same reviews. That last update is from Jun 28, 2016 with support for FireOS v5.2.1.0. Exactly the same as your link. Even the ASIN # matches.
Y314K said:
Latest version of the player. A lot of bad reviews.
SlingPlayer_v3.0.9.apk - 12.1 MB - (md5sum: 6BAA8C23C6AD48B9F8907871EF80F5D9)
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Y314K said:
The second link in that quote is the last version released of the "Slingplayer for Fire TV" v3.0.9. The same reviews. That last update is from Jun 28, 2016 with support for FireOS v5.2.1.0. Exactly the same as your link. Even the ASIN # matches.
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Thanks. However, I side loaded it and it keeps directing me to the Japanese Fire TV version before I can OK the install. As I dont have a Japanese CC it exits. I will have to think of another work around.

crameris1 said:
Anyone else getting the "guide" grayed out in the slingplayer app? Is there any fix to this? Is it just crappy programming on the part of slingbox?
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I have the same issue the Guide is grayed out (disabled) within the app, which makes it almost unusable. Anyone else with this issue? And solutions? Thanks!

virtualadam1 said:
I have the same issue the Guide is grayed out (disabled) within the app, which makes it almost unusable. Anyone else with this issue? And solutions? Thanks!
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Figured out that if it doesn't "fully support" certain cable boxes it will wither gray out the Guide and/or PVR options. Personally I'd prefer the option to show the Slingbox overlay guide, rather than trying to leverage the devices native guide, which is too slow and sluggish to be usable.

virtualadam1 said:
Figured out that if it doesn't "fully support" certain cable boxes it will wither gray out the Guide and/or PVR options.
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It's SlingMedia being stupid again. I have two Fire Sticks, a 1st Gen and a 2nd Gen, and a Slingbox 350 with great upload. I used to be able to get all the controls on the 2nd Gen, then Sling "did something" and now like others have stated the only controls I now get are "Quality", "Disconnect" and a couple others but nothing you can use to control the SB with.
But the 1st Gen? Works perfectly, all the controls are there, everything works going to the exact same Slingbox 350. I haven't checked to see if there's a difference between the 1st-Gen and 2nd-Gen's app versions, so maybe that's it. But in any case, SlingMedia has always been kind of ****ty when it comes to support so I don't expect this to ever be fixed.

virtualadam1 : Yhea, I got this problem, as my provider is Videotron in Quebec,Canada. I thing the problem is the country you choose for your slingbox as any of the Canadian provider I try didn't give me access to than ''Guide'' and ''DVR'' option. I have a slingbox 500 connect to a Cisco 8642 box with Videotron but to make all the feature work I need to choose US as a country and 33060 as zip code + Comcast as provider. Now everything work perfectly with FIRE TV only. Any other stick or apps will give me the guide from comcast.

Update: Apparently somehow not being able to see all the remote-control buttons in the Slingbox Player for Fire TV app is an issue with only the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick; if I run the app (same Amazon account, same SP App version) on a 1st-gen Fire TV Box, a 1st-gen Fire TV stick or the new 4K Fire TV dongle, the buttons all show up.
One other thing to note is that on all the Fire devices that the Slingplayer app works fully on, in "Settings->Display->Scale" you can adjust the picture size for overscan, which is something only the 2nd-Gen Fire Stick, the only one without all the SP buttons, can't adjust (it gives a lame message about "Fix your TV's settings instead", which is useless in places like hotels, or TVs w/o aspect ratio controls or where overscan can't be otherwise be adjusted).

can someone repost valid links pls?