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Firestick general discussion thread

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  • #402
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    the os and apps use up 3gb hence why user is left with 5gb,my mistake lol.


  • #403
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,319 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    bassy wrote: »
    the os and apps use up 3gb hence why user is left with 5gb,my mistake lol.
    Eh?


  • #404
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    muffler wrote: »
    Eh?

    the factory preinstalled apps etc take up 3gb in memory hence why theres only 5gb to use on downloading apps etc


  • #405
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,319 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    bassy wrote: »
    bought a firestick 4k on amazon and its only 5gb in memory,reading online the say the are quad-core 1.7GHz CPU with 8GB of memory.anyone shed some light on this ?.
    bassy wrote: »
    the factory preinstalled apps etc take up 3gb in memory hence why theres only 5gb to use on downloading apps etc
    Why did you ask and answer your own question


  • #406
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    muffler wrote: »
    Why did you ask and answer your own question

    i only realised after lol


  • #407
    darrenheaphy
    Registered Users Posts: 764 ✭✭✭darrenheaphy


    Don't forget to thank yourself for being a helpful forumite :-D


  • #408
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    darrenheaphy wrote: »
    Don't forget to thank yourself for being a helpful forumite :-D

    lol


  • #409
    reni10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭reni10


    Anyone figure out how to get Sky Sports running on the 4k Fire TV Stick?

    I have an official Sky Sports subscription with Virgin Media and have sideloaded and can login to the Sky Sports App but it says it needs Google Services to run once I select a stream, is there any way around this?


  • #410
    SCOOP 64
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,303 ✭✭✭SCOOP 64


    Properly been asked before, cant seem to get Nowtv on my Firestick, use the downloader with online links, downloads fails to install.


  • #411
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Properly been asked before, cant seem to get Nowtv on my Firestick, use the downloader with online links, downloads fails to install.

    don,t think you can get it on the stick,well you can put the apk on but it will not work.


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  • #412
    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    reni10 wrote: »
    Anyone figure out how to get Sky Sports running on the 4k Fire TV Stick?

    I have an official Sky Sports subscription with Virgin Media and have sideloaded and can login to the Sky Sports App but it says it needs Google Services to run once I select a stream, is there any way around this?

    Hi,
    I hadn't considered using virgin on the Firestick. Quick google and I had it setup in about 15mins.
    I installed "apps 2 fire" on my phone, then installed the virgin app from my phone to the firestick.

    Seems to work fine, however, I find that navigating the tv guide quite tough. I end up just typing in the name of the channel. I use the "firetv" app on my phone for quicker typing on the firestick.


  • #413
    reni10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭reni10


    Lujan wrote: »
    Hi,
    I hadn't considered using virgin on the Firestick. Quick google and I had it setup in about 15mins.
    I installed "apps 2 fire" on my phone, then installed the virgin app from my phone to the firestick.

    Seems to work fine, however, I find that navigating the tv guide quite tough. I end up just typing in the name of the channel. I use the "firetv" app on my phone for quicker typing on the firestick.
    Did you get the sky sports app running on it properly or just the virgin TV anywhere app which does not have the premium sky sports channels?


  • #414
    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    reni10 wrote: »
    Did you get the sky sports app running on it properly or just the virgin TV anywhere app which does not have the premium sky sports channels?

    I just checked there, the standard channels work fine. No access via internet for movies or sports. I assumed once I got the regular channels working that it meant all channels were. I didnt realise you needed a separate app for sports.

    Apparently downloading sky sports app and logging in under virgin option works. Will try side load and test it later.


  • #415
    reni10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭reni10


    Lujan wrote: »
    I just checked there, the standard channels work fine. No access via internet for movies or sports. I assumed once I got the regular channels working that it meant all channels were.

    Apparently downloading sky sports app and logging in under virgin option works. Will try side load and test it later.
    That is exactly what I said I tried earlier in the thread and it will not work as it says it required Google services....


  • #416
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    reni10 wrote: »
    That is exactly what I said I tried earlier in the thread and it will not work as it says it required Google services....
    Try these methods especially the cache clearing one, I occasionally have to clear cache to get my Google services back:

    https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/9037938?hl=en


  • #417
    reni10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,158 ✭✭✭reni10


    Thargor wrote: »
    Try these methods especially the cache clearing one, I occasionally have to clear cache to get my Google services back:

    https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/9037938?hl=en

    So you have Google services installed on your firestick?
    If so how did you install it?


  • #418
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    reni10 wrote: »
    So you have Google services installed on your firestick?
    If so how did you install it?
    Oh sh1t I thought I was in the Chinese Android Phones thread when I posted that, sorry!

    Try this maybe?

    https://firestickhacks.com/install-google-play-on-firestick/


  • #419
    but1er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭but1er


    4k firestick on curry 45eur delivered. 43eur on amazon.


  • #420
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    but1er wrote: »
    4k firestick on curry 45eur delivered. 43eur on amazon.

    Crap from Amazon I got 4k stick 2 weeks ago from Amazon for 33 euros delivered.


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  • #421
    tonc76
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,336 ✭✭✭tonc76


    bassy wrote: »
    Crap from Amazon I got 4k stick 2 weeks ago from Amazon for 33 euros delivered.

    £29.99 at the moment


  • #422
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    tonc76 wrote: »
    £29.99 at the moment

    Ye that's the deal I got,very good and the cheapest it will be got for.


  • #423
    but1er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭but1er


    currys is the same price and quicker delivery btw


  • #424
    jolter
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭jolter


    Can anyone tell me if I can purchase the 4k firestick anywhere in Ireland


  • #425
    bassy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,580 ✭✭✭bassy


    jolter wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if I can purchase the 4k firestick anywhere in Ireland

    currys


  • #426
    jolter
    Registered Users Posts: 96 ✭✭jolter


    Just spotted that the firestick 4k is available from currys can anyone tell me if there available instore or is it online with home delivery only


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  • #427
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,319 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    jolter wrote: »
    Just spotted that the firestick 4k is available from currys can anyone tell me if there available instore or is it online with home delivery only
    Its all listed on their website. Have a look :)


  • #428
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    Folks.. I mentioned on here a few weeks ago that my regular stick keeps dropping the WiFi signal.. Some connection cable was recommended to me


    What do I need?? Thanks in advance


  • #429
    Nigzcurran
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,995 ✭✭✭Nigzcurran


    krustydoyle wrote: »
    Folks.. I mentioned on here a few weeks ago that my regular stuck keeps dropping the WiFi signal.. Some connection cable was recommended to me


    What do I need?? Thanks in advance

    Amazon Ethernet Adaptor for Fire... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LXP5TXI?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


  • #430
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,592 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    SCOOP 64 wrote: »
    Properly been asked before, cant seem to get Nowtv on my Firestick, use the downloader with online links, downloads fails to install.

    I couldn't get it working on firestick.


  • #431
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    TheDriver wrote: »
    I couldn't get it working on firestick.
    Can't be done unfortunately.


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  • #432
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,592 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    I see YouTube kids has been officially added. Used to have to use Tanya to install it previously.


  • #433
    devil-80
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 956 ✭✭✭devil-80


    Any link to live rte app?


  • #434
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    devil-80 wrote: »
    Any link to live rte app?

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


  • #435
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    rte player not working on my hisense tv since this morning . i reinstalled the joujoujou rte apk on the firestick but like earlier the player tries to play a program but comes up with a dialog box that says retry_dialog, test_rery and then two buttons for exit and retry. Anyone got similar experiences or better a remedy ? thanks


  • #436
    Bailey43
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭Bailey43


    jolter wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if I can purchase the 4k firestick anywhere in Ireland

    Argos got one last week


  • #437
    Wanderer78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,909 ✭✭✭✭Wanderer78


    Bailey43 wrote: »
    Argos got one last week

    seemed to be still in stock in some stores over the weekend


  • #438
    darrenheaphy
    Registered Users Posts: 764 ✭✭✭darrenheaphy


    jolter wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me if I can purchase the 4k firestick anywhere in Ireland

    You could also buy in UK and use Fastway's ParcelConnect service to re-route to Irish address https://www.parcelconnect.ie/virtual-address/

    It's generally been reliable except for one god awful experience during the initial lockdown but Amazon just shipped it again


  • #439
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    padjocollins wrote: »
    rte player not working on my hisense tv since this morning . i reinstalled the joujoujou rte apk on the firestick but like earlier the player tries to play a program but comes up with a dialog box that says retry_dialog, test_rery and then two buttons for exit and retry. Anyone got similar experiences or better a remedy ? thanks


    i deleted the data and cache and it worked again


  • #440
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Some posted a link about an app for firestick that sorts out quite a few annoying things like installing google play etc.

    Cant seem to find it. Anyone has that? Not the troypoint one.


  • #441
    jgbyr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    I had bookmarked it.


    https://firestickhacks.com/install-google-play-on-firestick/


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  • #442
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,428 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    TheDriver wrote: »
    Do I use my amazon account on it?
    Yes you can and if you have prime, you get the benefits of prime. However US customers seem to get a lot more free via IMDB TV etc. You could set up a new amazon account with a US address solely for this purpose. Couple this with a VPN, your stick can give you a lot more options. However your UK prime account is then not available
    Hi Driver, or anyone who knows...

    If you register your firestick with a UK prime account is it possible to sideload IMDBtv? Or does it recognise the prime account on the stick?

    Just got a second stick and ideally I'd just use our UK prime account this time, but I'm wondering what we'd miss out on


  • #443
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,592 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Electric Nitwit wrote: »
    Hi Driver, or anyone who knows...

    If you register your firestick with a UK prime account is it possible to sideload IMDBtv? Or does it recognise the prime account on the stick?

    Just got a second stick and ideally I'd just use our UK prime account this time, but I'm wondering what we'd miss out on

    i couldn' t find it as an app, it seems an inbuilt part of the dashboard for the US hence why I setup the stick with a US account


  • #444
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,428 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    TheDriver wrote: »
    i couldn' t find it as an app, it seems an inbuilt part of the dashboard for the US hence why I setup the stick with a US account
    Ah cool, thanks - I'll stick with that then

    Makes it ironic that the only thing that doesn't work is amazon prime, and we have to chromecast that :p


  • #445
    Quackster
    Moderators, Regional South Moderators Posts: 5,843 Mod ✭✭✭✭Quackster


    Prime Video works fine as long as you use the app.


  • #446
    garrettod
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,452 ✭✭✭garrettod


    jgbyr wrote: »
    I had bookmarked it.

    https://firestickhacks.com/install-google-play-on-firestick/

    You can also just install the Apps2Fire app on your Android phone, then side load onto the Firestick, over WiFi.

    ... Nice and easy :-)



    Also, for anyone that breaks or loses their remote Control, there's a handy app called Amazon FireTV that allows you to use your android phone, as the remote.

    Thanks,

    G.



  • #447
    loyatemu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,115 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    garrettod wrote: »



    Also, for anyone that breaks or loses their remote Control, there's a handy app called Amazon FireTV that allows you to use your android phone, as the remote.

    it's also dead useful for typing in passwords or copying long URLs into Firefox etc (although if you have a Firefox account you can also send tabs from your phone or laptop to FF on the FireStick)


  • #448
    Wetbench4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Wetbench4


    Does anyone know how to get the rte live stream working? I got a rte app working through tanyas filelinked but i cant see the live stream option.

    Edit: I'm using 4k firestick and i'm new to them..


  • #449
    TheDriver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,592 ✭✭✭✭TheDriver


    Wetbench4 wrote: »
    Does anyone know how to get the rte live stream working? I got a rte app working through tanyas filelinked but i cant see the live stream option.

    Edit: I'm using 4k firestick and i'm new to them..

    There's no livestream on that version. You can install the other (newer) app using downloader and looking for the RTE apk but you have to use mousetoggle with it which can be a pain.
    both rte apps can coexist


  • #450
    Wetbench4
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,230 ✭✭✭Wetbench4


    TheDriver wrote: »
    There's no livestream on that version. You can install the other (newer) app using downloader and looking for the RTE apk but you have to use mousetoggle with it which can be a pain.
    both rte apps can coexist

    Thanks.. Do you know which version of the apk? I tried v3.0.4 mentioned on 1st post but when i start it, it says app needs to update to work, and i can't get past that..


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  • #451
    mean gene
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 875 ✭✭✭mean gene


    anyone know where i can get the virgin media app for the firestick -havent playstore


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