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

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  • #502
    headnorth
    Registered Users Posts: 197 ✭✭headnorth


    'What are the essential apps?
    Sub required: Netflix, Disney+, HULU, HBO Now'

    I'd add Sling TV, DirecTv & FuboTv & HBOMAX. All show live TV/series/movies but a sub(s) is needed.


  • #503
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,805 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    And don't forget about Eurosport Player. :cool:


  • #504
    spongerobinson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 569 ✭✭✭spongerobinson


    Did anybody ever sort the recent buffering issues with RTE Player - the Android TV version? I'm wondering is there maybe a new APK or something. Thanks for any advice.


  • #505
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭bromley52


    spongerobinson wrote: »
    Did anybody ever sort the recent buffering issues with RTE Player - the Android TV version? I'm wondering is there maybe a new APK or something. Thanks for any advice.

    No buffering for me.


  • #506
    spongerobinson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 569 ✭✭✭spongerobinson


    bromley52 wrote: »
    No buffering for me.

    Thanks for getting back to me. Are you using the Android TV version, or the regular Android version where you have to use a mouse pointer to navigate? I might try install the regular version and see if it's any better.


  • #507
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,827 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Could anyone please help me to get the APK file for RTE Player? I am on Amazon Firestick 4k.

    Thank you


  • #508
    spongerobinson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 569 ✭✭✭spongerobinson


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    Could anyone please help me to get the APK file for RTE Player? I am on Amazon Firestick 4k.

    Thank you

    Not sure if we can post direct links here, but if you search on Google for RTE Player APK you'll find it.


  • #509
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    shardylan wrote: »
    Would be very grateful if someone could mesg me details of how to get the best out of the firestick .Have ordered one and bought the stacksocial vpn so would appreciate advice
    Thanks again

    Loads of info on these two youtube channels. Apks to install, how to expand storage, how to replace launcher etc etc. FireTVSticks has a filelinked [1] store as well to make it real easy to sideload any apps (she even added the RTE player for me when I emailed her the apk link)


    https://www.youtube.com/c/FireTVSticks

    https://www.youtube.com/user/TechDoctorUK/

    HTH

    [1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exNioWxsIII&t=56s


  • #510
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Thanks for the thanks - but now I need the favour returned....

    Anybody know is there an android TV/firetv version of 'Church Services TV' - need to help my cocooning parents watch local evening mass. :):)

    And yes - I agree that this thread has gone off-topic and should concentrate just on bargain alerts so ppl subscribed to this thread only get bargain alerts - where's the best place to create a thread for firetv usage/hacking?


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  • #511
    tech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,849 ✭✭✭tech


    Have a look at this site, Mcnmedia.tv think they have an app mcn live also
    IrlJidel wrote: »
    Thanks for the thanks - but now I need the favour returned....

    Anybody know is there an android TV/firetv version of 'Church Services TV' - need to help my cocooning parents watch local evening mass. :):)

    And yes - I agree that this thread has gone off-topic and should concentrate just on bargain alerts so ppl subscribed to this thread only get bargain alerts - where's the best place to create a thread for firetv usage/hacking?


  • #512
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,252 ✭✭✭ooter


    slightly off topic, can anyone recommend a good wireless keyboard for the FS?


  • #513
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    ooter wrote: »
    slightly off topic, can anyone recommend a good wireless keyboard for the FS?

    FireTVSticks recommends the WeChip Air Mouse Remote with Keyboard


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyjKhrengVU&t=507s


  • #514
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,153 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Cyberflix stopped working- 'no data'.

    Anyone received this & any idea how to solve it? I'll probably re-install but just checking first...


  • #515
    MorganIRL
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭MorganIRL


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Cyberflix stopped working- 'no data'.

    Anyone received this & any idea how to solve it? I'll probably re-install but just checking first...

    Stopped a few wks ago for me, just deleted and use cinema now..


  • #516
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    Has anyone managed to get SkyGo running on the Firestick yet ?


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  • #517
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    tech wrote: »
    Have a look at this site, Mcnmedia.tv think they have an app mcn live also

    Thanks - in the end I used bookmarker app to make a 'shortcut' to churchservices.tv 'what on now' section. Give them 2 more weeks and they'll be asking me how to torrent down the entire 'Glenroe' back-archive. :)


  • #518
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Has anyone managed to get SkyGo running on the Firestick yet ?

    Tried to side-load it - and it just opens and crashes - so no-go afaik.

    EDIT: you could try https://www.techymice.com/firestick/install-sky-go-on-firestick-2020/ but think only UK works - maybe if you set your vpn to Uk? lets us know if it works.


  • #519
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .


  • #520
    blondeonblonde
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭blondeonblonde


    Looking forward to getting my Firestick from Curry's next week. Lots of great advice and tips on here on set up.

    Got a good deal on a VPN at Surfshark, 42 euro for 2 years. Bit more expensive than Getflix but excellent reviews on thatoneprivacyguy site. Just tried it on iPlayer last night and works like a dream. Can't believe I didn't do it sooner!

    Referral link posted below if anyone is interested:

    https://surfshark.club/friend/bQk33QKL?locale=en


  • #521
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    blondeonblonde wrote: »
    Looking forward to getting my Firestick from Curry's next week. Lots of great advice and tips on here on set up.

    Got a good deal on a VPN at Surfshark, 42 euro for 2 years. Bit more expensive than Getflix but excellent reviews on thatoneprivacyguy site. Just tried it on iPlayer last night and works like a dream. Can't believe I didn't do it sooner!

    Referral link posted below if anyone is interested:

    https://surfshark.club/friend/bQk33QKL?locale=en

    If you had used topcashback you could have got 70% back of that €42.


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  • #522
    blondeonblonde
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭blondeonblonde


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    If you had used topcashback you could have got 70% back of that €42.

    ..... Facepalm....

    ;)


  • #523
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,827 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    I have just opened Topcashback account. The price is still €42 on chevk out via topcashback. Am I doing something wrong?
    coldfire1x wrote: »
    If you had used topcashback you could have got 70% back of that €42.


  • #524
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,897 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    I have just opened Topcashback account. The price is still €42 on chevk out via topcashback. Am I doing something wrong?

    You get the cashback after. It doesn't come off the amount you pay now.

    Screenshot-20200607-160244-Chrome.jpg

    https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dopetech.ie



  • #525
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    I have just opened Topcashback account. The price is still €42 on chevk out via topcashback. Am I doing something wrong?

    It's not a instant cashback. It takes couple of months for the cashback to arrive in your topcashback account. I got the surfshark cashback early this year.

    Create a topcashback account before you do anything. Make sure to go to surfshark from topcasback link and also make sure you are not blocking any cookies (thats how they track your purchase)

    https://www.topcashback.co.uk/surfshark/

    After the purchase, it should show up in your topcashback account, may not be instant.

    Just in case if it didnt register in your topcashback, you can cancel the subscription, get the refund and try again.

    It just works if you dont have browser extensions like, adblock, noscript etc not installed.


  • #526
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    blondeonblonde wrote: »
    ..... Facepalm....

    ;)

    You can still cancel the subscription, get the refund then buy again with a different email id through cashback.


  • #527
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,827 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    Thank you so much for the explanation.
    I have opened a Topcashback account now only. Never used it before.
    I see few Irish sites also Topcashback. Does it really work? And are there any hidden charges using Topcashback?
    coldfire1x wrote: »
    It's not a instant cashback. It takes couple of months for the cashback to arrive in your topcashback account. I got the surfshark cashback early this year.

    Create a topcashback account before you do anything. Make sure to go to surfshark from topcasback link and also make sure you are not blocking any cookies (thats how they track your purchase)

    https://www.topcashback.co.uk/surfshark/

    After the purchase, it should show up in your topcashback account, may not be instant.

    Just in case if it didnt register in your topcashback, you can cancel the subscription, get the refund and try again.

    It just works if you dont have browser extensions like, adblock, noscript etc not installed.


  • #528
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    masterboy123 wrote: »
    Thank you so much for the explanation.
    I have opened a Topcashback account now only. Never used it before.
    I see few Irish sites also Topcashback. Does it really work? And are there any hidden charges using Topcashback?

    It works, no hidden charges. Its just that it takes time, at least couple of months, well that was in my case anyway.

    Once the money is available to be transferred you can get vouchers of sites like amazon etc or you can get money through your paypal account. I transferred to my paypal account and it was for surfshark as well.


  • #529
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    When I go to pay by PayPal I am charged vat . When I go to pay by card it defaults to 0% vat. Is it okay to pay by card at that rate. Will it still work in Ireland or be blocked


  • #530
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Its ok to pay by card, it will work fine from anywhere in the world.


  • #531
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    coldfire1x wrote: »
    Its ok to pay by card, it will work fine from anywhere in the world.

    Thanks


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  • #532
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    Just got surfshark. BBC iPlayer working perfectly on phone but not on firestick . Netflix us not working on either. when I open Netflix when connected to us Boston I still get Netflix Ireland. Have done a force shutdown on Netflix app but still the same. Any ideas.


  • #533
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    Just got connected to us Netflix .but nothing will play. Just checked speed on Netflix and it's down to 2.5 from 50


  • #534
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    KeepSolid works perfectly for me. NetFlix/BBC/Cackle etc

    GIFTFORDAD15 gets you 15% off - so lifetime only $33.15 (~30euro)

    https://stacksocial.com/sales/vpn-unlimited-lifetime-subscription


  • #535
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    IrlJidel wrote: »
    KeepSolid works perfectly for me. NetFlix/BBC/Cackle etc

    GIFTFORDAD15 gets you 15% off - so lifetime only $33.15 (~30euro)

    https://stacksocial.com/sales/vpn-unlimited-lifetime-subscription

    I used windscribe free this morning and everything worked fine but only 10gb allowance. Bought surfshark and nothing works now


  • #536
    blondeonblonde
    Registered Users Posts: 372 ✭✭blondeonblonde


    tritriagain wrote: »
    Just got connected to us Netflix .but nothing will play. Just checked speed on Netflix and it's down to 2.5 from 50

    It works fine for me on the phone. Connected to US Netflix and playing away.

    Haven't got my firestick yet so can't comment... Hoping it does work though!


  • #537
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .

    Hmm the download url doesnt seem to be working now. You still have the apk?


  • #538
    tritriagain
    Registered Users Posts: 1,175 ✭✭✭tritriagain


    I was onto surfshark and they said to disable content control on modem cos they could be blocking VPN. Has anyone had this issue


  • #539
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    IrlJidel wrote: »
    Hmm the download url doesnt seem to be working now. You still have the apk?

    SkyGo working


  • #540
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    SkyGo working

    Lucky you - I tried Skygo 14.1.1 and when it starts I just get a bluescreen with a connection error.


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  • #541
    Lemsiper
    Registered Users Posts: 720 ✭✭✭Lemsiper


    tritriagain wrote: »
    I was onto surfshark and they said to disable content control on modem cos they could be blocking VPN. Has anyone had this issue

    Mine works fine through surfshark.


  • #542
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit


  • #543
    settopbox
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭settopbox


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit

    Do you not need a USA address to register for that ?


  • #544
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    settopbox wrote: »
    Do you not need a USA address to register for that ?

    Yes any us address will do, I also had to quote a us tv provider I just selected fubo tv and I set up a fake fubo tv account also


  • #545
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,973 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    Yes any us address will do, I also had to quote a us tv provider I just selected fubo tv and I set up a fake fubo tv account also

    It was well worth it. Picture quality is amazing and they show every game you can select any game you want all UK commentators too


  • #546
    jimmy86
    Registered Users Posts: 131 ✭✭jimmy86


    [/I]
    IrishHomer wrote: »
    It was well worth it. Picture quality is amazing and they show every game you can select any game you want all UK commentators too

    Did you sideload the app or is available from Amazon store? Looks likethe soccer is $9.99 until end of July!


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  • #547
    bromley52
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,853 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .

    Are you using the 4K firestick?


  • #548
    mccard
    Registered Users Posts: 239 ✭✭mccard


    IrishHomer wrote: »
    I have USA NBC sports pass for US golf and a premier league pass. Incredible value and pictures compared to Sky.

    It's even in 4k and it's €60 for the year soccer and 45 for golf all legit

    Do you have to VPN a US address when watching?


  • #549
    IrlJidel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 412 ✭✭IrlJidel


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .
    IrlJidel wrote: »
    Lucky you - I tried Skygo 14.1.1 and when it starts I just get a bluescreen with a connection error.
    bromley52 wrote: »
    Are you using the 4K firestick?

    I've been scouring the web and everyone else has same issue. What exact FireOS version are you running on the firestick - you seem to be the only one who got it to work for some reason. Anything else special about your setup?


  • #550
    lertsnim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,806 ✭✭✭lertsnim


    Boxcar_Willie wrote: »
    Just tried that and works a treat .

    I set it up using NordVPN and used a cracked UK SkyGo account .
    Working really well .
    I'll try to post a few pics later .

    Do you have the sky go apk that you used for it? I tried setting it up using the link on this thread and it won't download.


  • #551
    Boxcar_Willie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 432 ✭✭Boxcar_Willie


    I'm using the 4K Fire TV.
    Diamond-shaped dingle thingy .


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