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firetv xbmc mysql issues

Having some interesting issues with my firetv with xbmc that I never had when using an apple tv with xbmc.
I run a mysql server. It is running and XBMC Attaches to it perfectly.
But my issues are that as follows
1. Watched state disappears if fire tv is rebooted
2. cannot resume my movies from where I left off
3. some posters revert to poster I don't even have.
Wondering if anyone has anything I can try to see where the problem is.
Mysql runs on my mac pro, with the xbmc media files store on the hard drives there.
My fire tv uses sources.xml which has all my sources mapped.
Content settings don't stay on my setup for type of content.
My main concern is it is as if the database for xvmc is wiped every time I reboot the fire tv...
This never happened on openelec with my apple tv 1st gen running 13.2 and never happened when on eden on apple tv 1st gen original os, and never happened on xbmc 13.2 on an android mx2 box I had.
Everything was working with resume, watched state, etc on the other systems that ran 13.2, so not sure why the fire tv is doing it.
Fire tv is rooted, updates blocked, boots into XBMC using the xbmc launcher.
Advanced settings file has all the settings and I know it is using it because I have checked and it is using it.
I am at a loss as to why it seems as if my database is constantly resetting on mysql....

I need an advice about fire tv stick

I live in Italy and to buy the fire tv stick I should resort to amazon germany. However, before making the purchase I would understand if I can be useful. Let me know if I can connect, via wifi, with the browsers of tv stick to the sites that show the sport in clear and if I can connect to the sites which broadcast streaming tv series.
I would avoid to connect to the sites with the tablet and then transmitt , with google Chromecast, program on TV. Is it possible with fire tv stick?
Thanks a lot

gulluwing said:
I live in Italy and to buy the fire tv stick I should resort to amazon germany. However, before making the purchase I would understand if I can be useful. Let me know if I can connect, via wifi, with the browsers of tv stick to the sites that show the sport in clear and if I can connect to the sites which broadcast streaming tv series.
I would avoid to connect to the sites with the tablet and then transmitt , with google Chromecast, program on TV. Is it possible with fire tv stick?
Thanks a lot
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Get Kodi, as far as I know I reckon about 90% of people who have a fire tv stick use Kodi on it to stream Movies/tv/sports/soaps/music on. Look it up It's pretty easy to put it onto as well, plus you don't need to root/unlock it to use it ether. Hope this helps.

deanr1977 said:
Get Kodi, as far as I know I reckon about 90% of people who have a fire tv stick use Kodi on it to stream Movies/tv/sports/soaps/music on. Look it up It's pretty easy to put it onto as well, plus you don't need to root/unlock it to use it ether. Hope this helps.
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ok for kodi but would like to know if using the fire tv browser and entering the address of a site (eg Rojadirecta for Sport) I can see the sport as I do now connecting the PC to the TV.
Thanks a lot

gulluwing said:
ok for kodi but would like to know if using the fire tv browser and entering the address of a site (eg Rojadirecta for Sport) I can see the sport as I do now connecting the PC to the TV.
Thanks a lot
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Probably not, depends on the site and what browser you use. Kodi however, will have access to live sports if you look in the right places.
For Kodi from an Android device to Chromecast, I believe you can get an app called Kodicast for this (or just mirror - but laggy.)
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I misread your question about Chromecast. The Fire Stick does support mirroring from an Android device via Miracast, so yes you should be able to stream content from the tablet to the Fire Stick. Although you will find almost everything you need within Kodi.

Lol. said:
Probably not, depends on the site and what browser you use. Kodi however, will have access to live sports if you look in the right places.
For Kodi from an Android device to Chromecast, I believe you can get an app called Kodicast for this (or just mirror - but laggy.)
Edit:
I misread your question about Chromecast. The Fire Stick does support mirroring from an Android device via Miracast, so yes you should be able to stream content from the tablet to the Fire Stick. Although you will find almost everything you need within Kodi.
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If you have the right stuff on your phone or tablet you can mirror it to your AFTV, like before I was watching American content (which was blocked in the UK) on Kodi using a VPN on my phone which was being mirrored via my Amazon Fire Tv stick on my telly. If you've not tried Kodi yet dont wait any longer.... You won't be sorry
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gulluwing said:
ok for kodi but would like to know if using the fire tv browser and entering the address of a site (eg Rojadirecta for Sport) I can see the sport as I do now connecting the PC to the TV.
Thanks a lot
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The fire tv stick does not have a native "browser" to enter an address. However, you can sideload a browser(chrome or ]firefox) and try it. But if you sideload Kodi, you can install addons that can stream Rojadirecta.

the last thing. if I buy from amazon germany can I setup menù in english? I suppose that italian language is not available

TROJAN4EVR said:
The fire tv stick does not have a native "browser" to enter an address. However, you can sideload a browser(chrome or ]firefox) and try it. But if you sideload Kodi, you can install addons that can stream Rojadirecta.
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Opera browser works, chrome doesnt work
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deanr1977 said:
Opera browser works, chrome doesnt work
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Thanks for clarifying that.

gulluwing said:
I live in Italy and to buy the fire tv stick I should resort to amazon germany. However, before making the purchase I would understand if I can be useful. Let me know if I can connect, via wifi, with the browsers of tv stick to the sites that show the sport in clear and if I can connect to the sites which broadcast streaming tv series.
I would avoid to connect to the sites with the tablet and then transmitt , with google Chromecast, program on TV. Is it possible with fire tv stick?
Thanks a lot
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Hi Gulluwing
You can use Firefox as a browser. But it's not very comfortable to access the streams (mousesupport needed via app on smartphone). Also you need to install acestream support. Not sure if this works. But i will try
For Italian TV Shows and movies i recommend this App: KUIU. Don't search in Play Store. You won't find it.
To install easily apps on your fire TV Stick use following App which you can download from Play Store: Apps2fire.
I prefer a premium IPTV provider and a app called LazyIPTV. I'm also using a synology nas so i'm hooked up to my box with DS Video. I just miss a VPN functionality.

Kodi has different IP to AFTV

Hi All,
I have an issue that is driving me nuts and have searched the wonderful web with no answer. I have 2 AFTVs that are running Kodi. They both are on Fire OS 5.0.5 (537174420) and both run Kodi 15.2. The issue I have is that 1 of the units Kodi can connect to my shares and can be controller via http and shows the same IP address as the AFTV. The other unit has is not able to do this and Kodi has an IP address of 192.168.49.1 with no default gateway whilst AFTV has an IP of 192.168.10.23. I have tried connecting via WIFI and ethernet with no difference and all tests have been done with the units hardwired. The only differance between the 2 that I can find is when I go into Kodi system info under operating system the working unit has: Android 5.1.0 API level 22 (Kernel: Linux 3.4.0 perf-gbb9e58e) and the none working unit has: Android 5.1.0 API level 22 ( Linux 3.10.61+).
Now if I load Firestarter on the none working unit and and go to system I can see under IP address that the 192.168.49.1 is there and it has a MAC address with p2p-p2p0-0 at the end and this mac is not visable in my router. I can also see the IP address that the AFTV shows of 192.168.10.23 and can also see this mac in my router.
Does anybody have any ideas as to how I may fix this issue?
Many thanks for your time,
DoXe

doxe666 said:
Hi All,
I have an issue that is driving me nuts and have searched the wonderful web with no answer. I have 2 AFTVs that are running Kodi. They both are on Fire OS 5.0.5 (537174420) and both run Kodi 15.2. The issue I have is that 1 of the units Kodi can connect to my shares and can be controller via http and shows the same IP address as the AFTV. The other unit has is not able to do this and Kodi has an IP address of 192.168.49.1 with no default gateway whilst AFTV has an IP of 192.168.10.23. I have tried connecting via WIFI and ethernet with no difference and all tests have been done with the units hardwired. The only differance between the 2 that I can find is when I go into Kodi system info under operating system the working unit has: Android 5.1.0 API level 22 (Kernel: Linux 3.4.0 perf-gbb9e58e) and the none working unit has: Android 5.1.0 API level 22 ( Linux 3.10.61+).
Now if I load Firestarter on the none working unit and and go to system I can see under IP address that the 192.168.49.1 is there and it has a MAC address with p2p-p2p0-0 at the end and this mac is not visable in my router. I can also see the IP address that the AFTV shows of 192.168.10.23 and can also see this mac in my router.
Does anybody have any ideas as to how I may fix this issue?
Many thanks for your time,
DoXe
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Are your Fire TV's Fire TV 2 or Fire TV 1? Only reason I ask is because the Fire TV 2 uses wifi for the remote and that may be what ip address you're seeing. The ip for the remote. Don't quote me on that though, just a hunch.

dk1keith said:
Are your Fire TV's Fire TV 2 or Fire TV 1? Only reason I ask is because the Fire TV 2 uses wifi for the remote and that may be what ip address you're seeing. The ip for the remote. Don't quote me on that though, just a hunch.
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Sorry did not even think or look at that......
The working FTV is a Gen 1 (I think) and the none working is Gen 2. The working unit has the bigger power adapter end and is model CL1130

I've also been told this from a reliable source on here, it's annoying but yes it's the wifi remote it sees, don't know how to fix that though?

deanr1977 said:
I've also been told this from a reliable source on here, it's annoying but yes it's the wifi remote it sees, don't know how to fix that though?
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Now what confuses me is that there has been another post on the Kodi forum with a similar issue that only happens when the op is hardwired and the equipment is a Sony Android TV 49X8309C using google play.
I have done a scan and found that I have a new wireless connection called DIRECT-43-FIRETV_b26f which I assume the remote is connecting to (it is a WPA2 Personal secure connection). Now I just need to work out how to stop Kodi jumping on it.
DoXe

I do have a fix (all be it a pain) that has worked for me. I install Kodi 16 and the turn of wireless radio. Then I use adbFire as a remote and launch Kodi. Once Kodi has lauched turn on HTTP control and then use 1 of the apps out there to control it. Works great as long as there is no power down.
Dont know why I did not think of this earlier and only posted in case someone else has this issue and wants a temp fix.
Doxe

I have the same issue.... I have a series 1 AFTV and a series 2 AFTV that were running Kodi 15.1 sideloaded with Firestarter. I decided to upgrade to Kodi 17. I picked the series 2 box first, loaded Kodi with adbfire, and now I cannot get it to connect with my network to install addons. I tried adbfire reload of Kodi 16.1, then 15.1 and all fail with 192.168.49.1 I even tried loading Kodi from a browser. It's either Amazon maintenance of the FTV box or adbfire. Can anyone fix this or do I have a Kodi brick? PS. I cannot get the series 2 to pair with the series 1 remote.

So I have an Amazon fire TV 2 stick running kodi 17.6 and the same problem. Here's what worked for me. Super easy.
Go to Amazon device information and use the IP address of the device rather than what Kodi says. It says the wrong ip address in Kodi, but everything works perfectly by using the IP address of the device.
This works for send to Kodi app and yatse app.

amberkalvin said:
So I have an Amazon fire TV 2 stick running kodi 17.6 and the same problem. Here's what worked for me. Super easy.
Go to Amazon device information and use the IP address of the device rather than what Kodi says. It says the wrong ip address in Kodi, but everything works perfectly by using the IP address of the device.
This works for send to Kodi app and yatse app.
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This doesn't work if you are trying to add a windows share to the kodi on a stick. It won't see the windows system because of it being on different subnet.

mzup said:
This doesn't work if you are trying to add a windows share to the kodi on a stick. It won't see the windows system because of it being on different subnet.
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I see. That makes sense. I wasn't using it for shares. Just to send a link to Kodi to play.
Following for future reference.
Thanks
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192.168.49.1
mzup said:
This doesn't work if you are trying to add a windows share to the kodi on a stick. It won't see the windows system because of it being on different subnet.
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I have a similar issue with an additional issue, I cannot get to the shared files on my pc, but also my remote stops working after a few seconds (have to use my Tablet aftv app.)
I've looked around the web not sure about a fix. I reset the aftv 2nd gen and nothing. any help would be appreciated.

Sky go app for Fire TV "hdmi not supported"?

Hi I am currently using a gen 2 fire TV and recently signed up to sky. I sideloaded the sky go app using the app from my note 4 and anytime I try to play something on my fire tv I get the HDMI not supported error. I saw the list of working apps thread and it said sky go does work but I always keep getting this error. Any way to solve this?? Maybe a previous version of the app can be uploaded? Any help would be great!

Most mobile apps from cable or satellite providers don't allow you to view over a wired connection. So, the first thing to try is disconnecting your Ethernet cable to the router and use WiFi only. The app should then recognize your Fire TV as a mobile device.

mirayge said:
Most mobile apps from cable or satellite providers don't allow you to view over a wired connection. So, the first thing to try is disconnecting your Ethernet cable to the router and use WiFi only. The app should then recognize your Fire TV as a mobile device.
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My fire tv is connected through wifi

i use this apk on my aftv2 (germany)
http://www.netzwelt.de/software-download/37855-sky-go-android-apk.html
Just googled: sky go for android tv
device is connected via lan and it is working, but u need a mouse (btw. it's more easy to navigate)

I've got 2 fire tv gen 1 models running the latest sky go app ( ver 5.0.4.9) downloaded from aptoide and both Fire TV's are connected by ethernet. Everything on sky go runs fine....except for sky news. That's where I get the HDMI not supported error as well, but as far as sky sports or sky movies or anything else on sky go, everything plays fine. I'm running the app with a wireless touchpad / keyboard ( logitech ) connected using a usb dongle.
http://gavin-blake.store.aptoide.com/app/market/com.bskyb.skygo/50400000/18293366/Sky+Go

callanish said:
I've got 2 fire tv gen 1 models running the latest sky go app ( ver 5.0.4.9) downloaded from aptoide and both Fire TV's are connected by ethernet. Everything on sky go runs fine....except for sky news. That's where I get the HDMI not supported error as well, but as far as sky sports or sky movies or anything else on sky go, everything plays fine. I'm running the app with a wireless touchpad / keyboard ( logitech ) connected using a usb dongle.
can you post a link to the apk you have working please callanish as im having that hdmi not supported message on my amazon 4k fire tv yet my first generation fire tv has the same sky go version and its working
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Hi can someone please post a working sky go apk

Guys, just install Aptoide It's not a questionable website. It's an alternative to the Google app store and works well with the fire tv. Been using it for years.

Thanks Callanish I've tried a few versions but none work I've even transferred the app from my first generation fire tv using es file explorer to my 4k fire tv and i still get the Hdmi not supported message I'll try this later

mollygeorge66 said:
Thanks Callanish I've tried a few versions but none work I've even transferred the app from my first generation fire tv using es file explorer to my 4k fire tv and i still get the Hdmi not supported message I'll try this later
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Just guessing, but I wonder if it's an HDMI HDCP issue you're coming across due to the copyright protection handshake between the fire tv and your tv. I've got two fire TV 1st gen's running on two Sony TV's and 1 fire stick running on a Vizio bedroom tv and need to use a bluetooth keyboard / touchpad with the stick and usb wireless keyboard / touchpad for the Fire TV's in order to make skygo function properly since there's no official Fire TV version, but my only HDMI 'not supported' issue I consistently get with Skygo on the Fire TV boxes and stick is when trying to access Sky news. Every movie, sports, other channels available on Skygo work fine.....except for sky news, and like you, I get that HDMI not supported message when I try to stream it. Also using a proxy to make it all work, but I'm not experiencing a channel wide HDMI 'not supported message' in the app like you're coming across. 5.1.0.47 is the latest app version of Skygo. Hopefully it works for you or you figure out where the problem might be.

Tried this version Callanish same message hdmi not supported can't figure out what the hell the problem is I'm baffled how the hell is it working on my original fire tv set up exactly the same way but won't work on the 4k fire tv I'm totally stumped

I'm having to send it back now as i got a system update today and following the update i couldn't connect a bluetooth mouse the powerlight kept blinking or not appearing even when the fire tv was on and then the remote started going mental contacted amazon and they are sending a replacement tomorrow and added bonus I'm getting to keep the remote and they are giving me a £10 credit following the problems hopefully the new one is better

Hi Mollygeorge, how do I move files from my Amazon Fire TV stick to my new 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV?
Thanks,
Christian

Comalley2016 said:
Hi Mollygeorge, how do I move files from my Amazon Fire TV stick to my new 2nd gen Amazon Fire TV?
Thanks,
Christian
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just open es file explorer on both the firestick and fire tv which ever has the file you want to send long press it until a tick appears and select send and it will transfer it over

Replacement 4k fire tv arrived today tried sky go again same message hdmi not supported tried it in the tv which original fire tv is and sky go is working but still getting the damn message also can anyone confirm wether the powerlight should be on when using the 4k fire tv as a light only appears when i use the remote just confused as the original fire tv powerlight is on constantly

mollygeorge66 said:
Tried this version Callanish same message hdmi not supported can't figure out what the hell the problem is I'm baffled how the hell is it working on my original fire tv set up exactly the same way but won't work on the 4k fire tv I'm totally stumped
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So, basically what we can surmise from all this is that the Fire TV 2 boxes have aggressive HDCP copyright protection built in to prevent apps like Skygo from functioning. The options remaining, imho, are either A) purchase another Fire TV 1 box used or new if you can find one B) purchase a new Fire TV stick as it's still a version 1 device and I can vouch that it still works with Skygo 2 C) run one of the many Android boxes out there, sideload skygo and do some testing, or D) Do what I did and run a Intel Nuc; (a windows type box) or something similar, and hook it up to a usb Wireless keyboard and run skygo through a browser. That's what I use as a backup option. Yes, you could also use a computer connected with an hdmi cable to a tv, but the Intel NUC, for me, streamlines the process. Probably impractical for your needs, but just want to point out another option. The Point is, unless some other people on the forum chime in telling you that they've gotten skygo to work on the Fire TV 2, and how they've done it, then it might be time to throw in the towel on this one and think about some other options. You know Amazon and Sky are going to continue to make it harder to do what we want, so it might be better to just find a box, like the Fire TV 1 or Fire TV stick and at least get Skygo working again.
For the record, I've got my Fire Tv boxes and stick blocked for any future Amazon firmware updates. I'm thinking that Amazon could introduce an update that prevents the Fire TV 1 and Stick from working with Skygo as well, so better safe than sorry.

Thanks for the reply Callanish I'm thinking I'll just leave it as it is and wait for someone to say wether on not there's a solution for sky go on the 4k version all my other apps bt nbcsn directv play flawlessly and i can't be bothered sending it back again and setting another one up from scratch thanks for trying to help

mollygeorge66 said:
Thanks for the reply Callanish I'm thinking I'll just leave it as it is and wait for someone to say wether on not there's a solution for sky go on the 4k version all my other apps bt nbcsn directv play flawlessly and i can't be bothered sending it back again and setting another one up from scratch thanks for trying to help
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Sorry. Wish I could have been more helpful.

sry for the 2 years late answer:
you need to set "auto" in display-settings - not 4k/1080pX0/720pX0

Fire TV Stick pulling US library contents - Being geoblocked

Hi guys, I just got a Fire TV Stick from Amazon.in, but I am facing an issue with prime video contents. I am getting US library in my Fire TV and I am from India.
So, when ever I am trying to stream I am getting a message We're unable to complete your request.... and there is only an OK button.
Only way I can stream is from the Prime Video android app with the option to play on Fire TV Stick.
All the other streaming apps working fine though. I used to stream contents from US and UK using Smart DNS on my PC, is it happening because of this??
And, also there is no active VPN or Smart DNS proxy on the router. Can anybody help me out with this?