4k Fire TV stick - PLEASE READ OP BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS

Roberto_gas · 21-05-2020 11:12am

twirlagig wrote: »

I bought one this afternoon on Amazon... not the 4K one, the ordinary one. Was £24.99, will be delivered using AddressPal.
I’ve been loving the All4 app lately, ads on it aren’t awfully long to put up with up in the first place but I’ve been seeing people saying it’s great for watching All4 with no ads... how does this work?
Not looking to derail the thread so if can someone could PM me that would be great... and if not, that’s ok too
I love gadgets anyway so looking forward to getting it

You can get 4K one for same price...keep an eye on various offers which keep coming up now and then

shardylan · 21-05-2020 11:38am

Was looking to buy a 2nd basic one and priced it at €40 inc delivery with curry’s . Just found it on curry’s eBay store for £25 but there’s a 5% discount applied to curry’s so it brought down to £23.70 (around €27) so with parcel motel I’ll save €9 and it’ll get here quicker than the 9 working days curry’s were saying
Just checked and the 4K on there as well is £46.55 (5% discount ) with free delivery

konline · 21-05-2020 1:00pm

Does anyone know if we can get Free News Channels, like CNN, Fox news, etc, with this stick? I mean without using a VPN. Thank you.

sgarvan · 21-05-2020 2:12pm

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Where did APK for RTE player come from? I tried and never worked

https://www.joujoujou.com/images/rte.apk

This one works perfect for me.

TheDriver · 21-05-2020 3:13pm

sgarvan wrote: »

https://www.joujoujou.com/images/rte.apk

This one works perfect for me.

only issue with that one is that its for live tv. If you want catch up, you need the one from last may

BionicRasher · 21-05-2020 3:18pm

TheDriver wrote: »

only issue with that one is that its for live tv. If you want catch up, you need the one from last may

can you have both on the same stick?
It would be good for a TV I have that has no RTE on it as its not connected to any antenna

jgbyr · 21-05-2020 3:38pm

This one was posted here somewhere before. Works fine for catch up.

https://aapks.com/apk/rte-rte/version/42841347

masterboy123 · 21-05-2020 7:33pm

Some pics from the box.

masterboy123 · 21-05-2020 7:35pm

Some pics from the box.

Ohmeha · 21-05-2020 7:35pm

jgbyr wrote: »

This one was posted here somewhere before. Works fine for catch up.

https://aapks.com/apk/rte-rte/version/42841347

Working perfect for me!

TheDriver · 21-05-2020 7:37pm

BionicRasher wrote: »

can you have both on the same stick?
It would be good for a TV I have that has no RTE on it as its not connected to any antenna

Yes, v1 or 2 seems to be considered different to v3. I have both on my firestick.

BionicRasher · 21-05-2020 8:22pm

TheDriver wrote: »

Yes, v1 or 2 seems to be considered different to v3. I have both on my firestick.

So the version I have is 2.0.93
Works fine for catch up
Are you saying that v3 is also available and has live tv?

McSween · 21-05-2020 8:29pm

Im new to this but it says Pluto is not available on mine. Do i have to get it via Downloader?

TheDriver · 21-05-2020 9:46pm

McSween wrote: »

Im new to this but it says Pluto is not available on mine. Do i have to get it via Downloader?

You must "be in USA"

batistuta9 · 21-05-2020 10:56pm

TheDriver wrote: »

You must "be in USA"

There's a version on the UK store too. I downloaded it but have smartdns so unsure what content I'm accessing.
What's on the US one do you know?

BionicRasher wrote: »

So the version I have is 2.0.93
Works fine for catch up
Are you saying that v3 is also available and has live tv?

The normal android app for your phone has live TV, but doesn't work with the firestick remote like the android TV version. You can transfer it from your phone but you'll need a mousetoggle app to use it

garyskeepers · 22-05-2020 1:38am

Hey guys.. So the regukar ol firestick is reduced.

If ya don't have a 4k TV, is this ok to get.?

I have a nice Sony bravia. Its a decent TV, but cant download apps on it.. It has some preinstalled apps but cant download others, like Disney etc.

If the regular version ok for me?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0791RGQW3/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1

bromley52 · 22-05-2020 6:47am

The 4K version has a faster processor and delivers a smooth operating experience. I picked mine up on Prime Day 2019 for £25.

Happy4all · 22-05-2020 6:51am

bromley52 wrote: »

The 4K version has a faster processor and delivers a smooth operating experience. I picked mine up on Prime Day 2019 for £25.

Are they still available at that price?

headnorth · 22-05-2020 7:03am

Happy4all wrote: »

Are they still available at that price?

Not at the moment. I have seen also that prime day is happening later than usual this year around September but the 4k version might pop up from some sellers for a reduced price before then,(fingers crossed)

kaerobe · 22-05-2020 10:03am

headnorth wrote: »

All4
ITV Hub
BBC iPlayer
RTE Player (sideload)
Pluto TV (loads of US TV Channels)
TV Player (stream the BBC, C4, ITV for free, or pay 6 pounds for loads of channels)]
HULU (pay with Revolut)
HBO NOW (loads on it for free, pay for sub via HULU, or try 1 week free. HBO MAX launching end of the month with access for those paying for NOW via HULU)
Netflix (VPN allows you to change region and access more content)
Prime Video
MUBI (free for college/film/art students, or 1 month free)
Disney+

Also Epix Now, Sling TV, Directv, Vudu(free movies & TV with Ads) Britbox, Cbs All Access, Shudder.. I've probably forgotten a few more. Accounts are cheap if ya know where to look �� All work with Smartdnsproxy ðŸ‘

Thanks for the extra sources. I may look in to a few of them as I hadnt considered Sling etc. Honestly the Firestick is the first device Ive owned that sometimes I feel overwhelmed by content choice. Plus Spotify/Apple Music integration and Alexa smart home control make it a great piece of kit.

Side ''bargain''. I cant stop singing the praises of HBO. HBO Max is due to launch next week which is the full back catalog of HBO with Warner's backing - a huge amount of content including Friends (and the reboot) etc. I got an email about a 1 year deal for anyone looking to sign up at 11.99 dollars a month for the first year. Must have US CC.

Last Chance to Save
Last call for this offer! Preorder HBO Max and get access instantly on May 27. Even better? You can start streaming HBO NOW while you wait.
$14.99 (normally) $11.99* / month for 12 months. Cancel anytime

I sub via HULU so cant avail. You need a VPN or Smart DNS to access HBO from Ireland. Ive no issues connecting with ExpressVPN

TheDriver wrote: »

You must "be in USA"

If you use a browser to access Amazon US, you can look up the apps by searching as you would a product, you should have the option to download or ''deliver'' the content on the right hand side, choose your device, very simple.

masterboy123 · 22-05-2020 5:13pm

I have downloaded Pluto TV. But it keeps giving error that this app is not available in your region.

Any idea what could be wrong? I have tried using US VPN.

stamjoe · 22-05-2020 6:02pm

TheDriver wrote: »

only issue with that one is that its for live tv. If you want catch up, you need the one from last may

fY

Funny enough that link only shows me catchup, no live tv? Must have changed, anyone got a link for the live tv one?

mailburner · 22-05-2020 8:05pm

have netflix, prime, disney+, rte player,live net tv and a few other aps

not sure I need much more than that tbh

my connection was dropping using the vpn (stack social one) which was brilliant for the price

bromley52 · 22-05-2020 8:15pm

mailburner wrote: »

have netflix, prime, disney+, rte player,live net tv and a few other aps

not sure I need much more than that tbh

my connection was dropping using the vpn (stack social one) which was brilliant for the price

Connected to a projector it's fantastic especially for the kids weekly cinema night.

Alpha Centauri · 23-05-2020 10:05am

Get an app called "Apps2Fire" for your phone (assuming your android). Apps that you have on your phone can then be installed on your Fire stick once they're both on your home network.

heres a demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuDCwzO2CGw

look into "filelinked" for Firestick also...

bromley52 · 23-05-2020 11:19am

johnire wrote: »

Very detailed response-many thanks.
I'm actually an iPhone user-any way around that?

Move to Android.

DopeTech · 23-05-2020 11:26am

johnire wrote: »

Very detailed response-many thanks.
I'm actually an iPhone user-any way around that?

You could probably install an app like file commander on on the fire TV stick and link it to Google drive. Then you could upload the APK files from either your iPhone or any other device with Google drive access.

Once you have them in there you should be able to access them in the file commander app and install them.

Lucas Hood · 23-05-2020 11:28am

Download the downloader app to firestick. Input url of apk to that

headnorth · 23-05-2020 11:42am

Alpha Centauri wrote: »

Get an app called "Apps2Fire" for your phone (assuming your android). Apps that you have on your phone can then be installed on your Fire stick once they're both on your home network.

heres a demo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuDCwzO2CGw

look into "filelinked" for Firestick also...

Easy Fire Tools is also brilliant. Install on phone and connect wireless to your fire stick, no need to install an app on the fire stick, it will just auto install whatever app you send from your phone to it automatically.

TheDriver · 23-05-2020 12:50pm

I thought the days of needing the phone to firestick apps are gone with downloader and filelinked?

headnorth · 23-05-2020 1:40pm

TheDriver wrote: »

I thought the days of needing the phone to firestick apps are gone with downloader and filelinked?

Some filelinked stores are great but not all the apps are accessible even from different stores. I personally find my fone quicker,typing etc... but downloader is a great tool too.

TheDriver · 23-05-2020 2:40pm

headnorth wrote: »

Some filelinked stores are great but not all the apps are accessible even from different stores. I personally find my fone quicker,typing etc... but downloader is a great tool too.

Which are the best filelinked? I find tanya's on youtube (firetvsticks) great but haven't tried others.

headnorth · 23-05-2020 2:53pm

TheDriver wrote: »

Which are the best filelinked? I find tanya's on youtube Average Ed (firetvsticks) great but haven't tried others.

Tanya's store is huge and probably 1 of the best, Average Ed 47713348 & Electrical MD 85810914 are nice back ups. Kevin Porteous on YouTube has great videos up all the time, no filelinked store but you can save his website in downloader for 1 click downloads to tonnes of apks.

TheDriver · 23-05-2020 5:48pm

Tanya is 71607934

TheDriver · 23-05-2020 6:25pm

I notice the non Tanya filelinked have modified apks compared to Tanyas. Interesting.

masterboy123 · 23-05-2020 6:39pm

Anyone can recommend me a Kodi pack? I have got empty one.

headnorth · 23-05-2020 9:21pm

TheDriver wrote: »

I notice the non Tanya filelinked have modified apks compared to Tanyas. Interesting.

Yeah it can look a bit strange or concerning, even, when it has Mod* in the title but most times it means that the modifier/modification has stripped out adds or simply just updated the apk or the original dev abandoned it and the new Mod version is his work. Virus checker apk's can be used to test any apk that you download on your fire stick.

Shefwedfan · 23-05-2020 9:41pm

masterboy123 wrote: »

Anyone can recommend me a Kodi pack? I have got empty one.

Sorry I create my own....plenty of videos online.

The prebuilt ones are full of too much stuff I fidn

Sleeper12 · 23-05-2020 9:58pm

johnire wrote:

I've downloaded the HBO Go app but am confused regarding the sign up option. I read somewhere that to get over the problem of a US credit card you can opt to pay by PayPal but I can't see anywhere to do that? Also do you not need to have a subscription anyway with a US TV provider? Thanks.

Open a US play store account on a phone or tablet. Buy play store vouchers on (US) Amazon.com or online gift card seller. Load voucher on play store & subscribe to HBO Go through US play store. You now have a paid HBO account. You can log in on Firestick or whatever device you want.

Hulu are doing a three month special for members. Get the Showtime add on for 5 dollars a month instead of 10 dollars

DopeTech · 24-05-2020 4:57am

johnire wrote: »

I followed this video but after downloading the three apps as instructed it won't go beyond the first one -Fire TV Settings Helper
A message comes up about a USB Debugging should be switched on. I can't find that setting anywhere. A pity has it looked good.

http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-enable-adb-debugging-on-an-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/

Sleeper12 · 24-05-2020 10:46am

OmegaGene wrote:

Bargain alert thread has gone weird with all the tech chat

In fairness for the duration of the thread, 75 percent of the time the Firestick isn't a bargain. People click onto thread only to discover that Firestick isn't reduced at that particular moment in time. The original "bargain" is long gone.

TheDriver · 24-05-2020 11:45am

OmegaGene wrote: »

Bargain alert thread has gone weird with all the tech chat

It's a difficult one because most people with a firestick want a bargain TV stick but have little tech knowledge hence why you won't find a firestick thread over in the tech sections. As such, there is a continuing bargain regarding what you can get for free (legally) on it. There is rarely a bargain on the stick itself and the Thread title would be updated to reflect this but if people want me to shut it down, I'm happy to.

Sleeper12 · 24-05-2020 11:57am

I think it's a good thread for people getting a Firestick (bargain or not) for the first time. It can be overwhelming.

twirlagig · 24-05-2020 12:22pm

Sleeper12 wrote: »

I think it's a good thread for people getting a Firestick (bargain or not) for the first time. It can be overwhelming.

I think it’s a great thread also.
I ordered one and am expecting it this week, I’ll definitely be referring back over this thread for tips etc

DopeTech · 24-05-2020 12:23pm

It should probably be moved to android devices forum.

shardylan · 24-05-2020 1:02pm

twirlagig wrote: »

I think it’s a great thread also.
I ordered one and am expecting it this week, I’ll definitely be referring back over this thread for tips etc

I’m the same and finding the info esp for a novice very helpful

Technique · 24-05-2020 1:11pm

Is there a catch-up app for the Virgin Media channels? Looking to watch Inside the K as I missed most of it when it was on.

TheDriver · 24-05-2020 1:28pm

Technique wrote: »

Is there a catch-up app for the Virgin Media channels? Looking to watch Inside the K as I missed most of it when it was on.

Yes but you need mouse toggle. It's a fairly crap app on the firestick

DopeTech · 24-05-2020 1:29pm

Technique wrote: »

Is there a catch-up app for the Virgin Media channels? Looking to watch Inside the K as I missed most of it when it was on.

Virgin media player can be sideloaded to android TV boxes so I assume the fire TV stick would be the same. It's not optimised for the big screen though so navigation is pants but you can usually get to what you want.

clickhere · 24-05-2020 2:02pm

TheDriver wrote: »

It's a difficult one because most people with a firestick want a bargain TV stick but have little tech knowledge hence why you won't find a firestick thread over in the tech sections. As such, there is a continuing bargain regarding what you can get for free (legally) on it. There is rarely a bargain on the stick itself and the Thread title would be updated to reflect this but if people want me to shut it down, I'm happy to.

I think it should be left open. I personally got great information from all the generous post's on here. Thanks to you all for taking the time to share your knowledge with us all.

4k Fire TV stick - PLEASE READ OP BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS

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