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[Fix] Hulu working + Flash.apk (Plus HBO!!!)

Been using this on my Nexus One for a while and gave it a shot on my HD2.
Hulu works from the browser but its better if you download the hulu bookmark app from the market
This app launches the Hulu.com sidebar page in a browser window. It will prevent your phone from sleeping and locking while the app is running.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6888650&postcount=139
Propz to Adam B
You can also find it in the market:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
This app is not affiliated with Hulu.com The Hulu logo is a trademark Hulu.com
6-25 Update: Should fix some issues people had with videos still playing in background.
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Propz to rcxquake for the fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=688054
This is a modified flash apk file that enables you to watch hulu on your rooted, froyo-running android device. It is my project to return to the community. Please only use this fix if you know what you are doing, as I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone.
Instructions:
1.) UNINSTALL FLASH
2.) Download the .apk
3.) adb install flash-fixed-nexus.apk (or your preferred method of installing the .apk)
4.) apply the ABOUT: DEBUG fix if you haven't already (both fixes are required) (Alternative option provided below)
5.) watch hulu!
Get the fixed .apk (Attachments)
Current Problems:
Audio is not in sync
Changelog:
August 26- Updated to Version 10.1.92.8
June 17- Updated to Version 10.1.72.7
June 09- Updated to Version 10.1.72.4
Enjoy!
If you don't understand the directions, I suggest you use the SEARCH function. I will absolutely NOT answer questions that you can find the answer to on your own.
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Propz to kamasi36
Real HBO + more = Free
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=766151
http://www.shadownet.info/channels/usa/hbo.html
You can also Google shadow.net and get the whole list of channels that are free and work with flash. I recommend that you download tv listings from the market and put in a east coast area code because almost all the American channels are on eastern time. I use 10001 and get the listings for time warner in southern Manhattan uncheck all then select the channels you want. this is the real deal HBO so you can watch boxing and NFL programs (documentaries).
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http://www.shadownet.ro/channels.php
This all the channels available free. All flash channels work on Nexus. Fx, TNT, USA, SPIKE, ABC, NBC, MTV, CNN and more. You can't beat free. Especially HBO.
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I can confirm that this does work as stated in op's first post.
Works rather well also.

hi,
hulu is only available in the US, right? or is there a way around it for us here in Europe?

sweeeeeeeet

I can't seem to get flash out of my system. Posting back if I do
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Edit: I uninstalled flash and installed this l. But websites don't seem to work with this plug in at all. July says 10.0.32 required

vpn
flummie said:
hi,
hulu is only available in the US, right? or is there a way around it for us here in Europe?
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only known way is vpn

Nice job
Just tested on Motorola Droid 1 overclocked from 250/800 the flash posted here plays audio like its being played in Slow mode. But the other flash fix the ones that's 3mb works great! Audio is clear and picture is nice only problem is that the video is choppy. Probably due to hulu player, flash, memory or cpu speed. Video on megavideo works and looks great. So I just think its the hulu player it self its having problems with. It maybe hulu player uses more memory or needs a better graphic card or processor to played? Idk I'll use this till hulu is done with hulu plus app for android. But if I could get this running flawlessly on droid that will save me 7 bucks a month which would be great. Keep up the Good work

Update : Just change kernel on cm running CPU at 350/1000 with no reboots and video runs flawlessly. Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Awesome!!! Good job man audio is in sync its perfect just needed Alil more power and bam! . Uses about 60 MB out of the 100 I had available starting off so pretty good only thing is if I run out of memory the flash cuts off and I have to restart any ideas?

About to buy a Kindle Fire today at lunch.

Hey guys,
I am about to buy a KF here today on my lunch break. I had a few questions though. I see all the steps and downloaded all the tools needed to Root, one thing I wondered though is if you do root and install a custom rom (Which ones the best one to get?) can you still utilize the Amazon Prime and other amazon features that you get when you purchase it?
Which Rom would be the best choice? Something light weight but customizable of course. With full Android market.
Also, I have an evo 3d, and of course it uses my google account to know which apps I bought and such, will all that + my google wallet work for the Kindle also?
Thanks all!

Do It
Buy it, use your free month of amazon prime for about 4 days until you realize that its streaming is more useless than netflix and that the bookshelf launcher thing is more annoying than using Microsoft BOB on a 386DX. Even the amazon reader PDF viewer is total garbage
1. Copy CM7 and Gapps to the kindle in disk mode
2. Root using the Kindle Fire Utility (the only problems you may face are getting the right drivers on your PC), this will burritoroot it, install the firefirefire bootloader and install the TWRP touchscreen recovery
3. When you get to the bootloader, backup first, then flash CM7+Gapps. Login with your account that is tied to your Evo3D. Multiple device win.
4. Without hardware buttons, CM7 has tablet tweaks under CMsettings. Check the box for home button as it isn't there by default. If you are right handed, change from the default to right-side, this will now put the home button in the middle in portrait mode.
5. Set up google voice so you can send/recieve text messages on your awesome tablet (it is way more than a kindle now). GrooveIP for calls if you use a headset with mic built in. Gmail app for push gmail.
6. Install the amazon kindle app for your books/syncing and then adobe pdf viewer
7. Install Google Currents and Pulse if you read the news a lot. Especially if you want to read the news anywhere you won't have a wifi connection, like on an airplane. They both prefetch.
8. Dolphin browser is so much more awesome than silk.
9. Enjoy your $200 nerdgasm in other ways you see fit...

In short, as far as I know there isn't any CURRENT way to use a custom ROM and use amazon's software aside from the SILK browser which is garbage compared to the opera equivalent (Opera Mini) which in turn is JUST as useless because you're using WiFi and not 3/4G... So save yourself the headache and get a full featured browser (I'm personally happiest with regular Opera, but there is of course Firefox, Dolphin, etc)

Just bought mine and rooted last night. I tried cm7 but didn't like how small the apps looked so i quickly flashed ics rom and it's pretty cool so far. The only thing is no sound and no video, but that's not a big deal for me. I noticed too it's not to responsive, didn't really play with it before i rooted, so not sure if it's rom related or just the way it is
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk

If you use a launcher such s Go Launcher you would of been able to change your grid size. Thus making your icons bigger. I will share a screenshot in a bit.

sladehawke said:
Buy it, use your free month of amazon prime for about 4 days until you realize that its streaming is more useless than netflix and that the bookshelf launcher thing is more annoying than using Microsoft BOB on a 386DX. Even the amazon reader PDF viewer is total garbage
1. Copy CM7 and Gapps to the kindle in disk mode
2. Root using the Kindle Fire Utility (the only problems you may face are getting the right drivers on your PC), this will burritoroot it, install the firefirefire bootloader and install the TWRP touchscreen recovery
3. When you get to the bootloader, backup first, then flash CM7+Gapps. Login with your account that is tied to your Evo3D. Multiple device win.
4. Without hardware buttons, CM7 has tablet tweaks under CMsettings. Check the box for home button as it isn't there by default. If you are right handed, change from the default to right-side, this will now put the home button in the middle in portrait mode.
5. Set up google voice so you can send/recieve text messages on your awesome tablet (it is way more than a kindle now). GrooveIP for calls if you use a headset with mic built in. Gmail app for push gmail.
6. Install the amazon kindle app for your books/syncing and then adobe pdf viewer
7. Install Google Currents and Pulse if you read the news a lot. Especially if you want to read the news anywhere you won't have a wifi connection, like on an airplane. They both prefetch.
8. Dolphin browser is so much more awesome than silk.
9. Enjoy your $200 nerdgasm in other ways you see fit...
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All good some extras... 7. Also consider buzz box for news.
Also pair it with a phone, use wifi tether and you have net anywhere. Also you can use GPS tether and use google maps for navigation
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Here is a screen, showing how I have set my grid via Go Launcher, for bigger icons.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Well, I have a question regarding the software uses. Say I buy the Kindle Fire.. will I be able to borrow books from the Kindle store if I were on a custom ROM or do I have to be on their stock ROM in order to borrow any books and use that feature/advantage.

to borrow books you have to be on the stock rom - so far as i know - i don't borrow books - the same for premium vod

Or to play it safe, you can use the STOCK rom with a custom launcher like the GO Launcher (shown above by a member).
You can still customize it with a stock rom, which I do it, cuz CM7 is not all that great on Kindle Fire yet (at least from my experiences).
Kindle Fire is great. It's fast, responsive, but the amazon apps aren't all THAT great. Best of all, you can switch between your Kindle and custom launcher at any time instantly.

How do you set up Google voice so you can send/receive texts? I just use Google voice for getting my vmails I don't use it for anything else.
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Takenover83 said:
If you use a launcher such s Go Launcher you would of been able to change your grid size. Thus making your icons bigger. I will share a screenshot in a bit.
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Thanks! Took your advice and went back to cm7. Its definitely better this time around. Ics is nice, but too many bugs. Plus a lot of apps dont support ics yet. Much more responsive too compared to ics.
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[Q] Using Nexus 9 as keyboard/mouse

Hi,
I want to use my nexus 9 as a mouse / keyboard for my nexus player. The onscreen keyboard is very tedious to use and I can't browse through a page in Chrome without a mouse. It would also be very handy when setting up XBMC.
I don't want to get another bluetooth keyboard/mouse, I have too many remotes and controllers already!
Does anyone know how to do this?
Thanks,

Been looking myself..trying to find a server side apk for able remote for google TV just to try it.

Android TV Remote in the PlayStore.

V8vroom said:
Android TV Remote in the PlayStore.
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I tried that but there is no mouse, so I can't use Chrome and the keyboard doesn't work on XBMC.

Look at DroidMote, might be useful. Is better to control with a phone but also a tablet can be good.
You can install it from web, i added the Leanback stuff.
You need root on your Nexus Player to start the server.
In the menu you have the option to start automatically the server when device boot.
With DroidMote you can control also multi touch apps and games on devices without touch screen like the Nexus Player. Or when you connect a normal Android device to the TV via hdmi cable or slim port adapter.
A small example with Chrome Browser:
https://plus.google.com/+VideomapIt/posts/XQQxXrfAD42
Update:
On ADT-1 you can use also old versions of the server
On Nexus Player you need the last version 3.5.6 or higher

I haven't tried it yet but anyone try to manually install these apps:
Tablet Remote:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
PlayStore Link
or RemoDroid:
PlayStore Link

Android TV remote app with a bluetooth mouse? Works for me.
Sent from my Oneplus One with Tapatalk Pro.

reverenddak said:
Android TV remote app with a bluetooth mouse? Works for me.
Sent from my Oneplus One with Tapatalk Pro.
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A little explanation to better understand the differences, I apologize if it may seem like a promotion, but the intention is just to give help:
If you want to use apps specific for AndroidTV, the directional arrows are sufficient, but a mouse and keyboard would help speed up the selection and the control in general.
If you want to use apps made for Tablet and Phone, in most cases, a mouse and a keyboard are not sufficient. This because, many apps and games not have the mouse support and because many others require multi touch gestures. (zoom in/out, rotate, swipe etc.) Also many games, not have the support for an hardware gamepad but accept only touch actions, while others support the gamepad but does not have support for the mouse, so you can't navigate the menu with a simple hardware mouse and therefore the game is unusable.
DroidMote was born 3 years ago, with the intent to make up for all these limitations with the least possible effort and to provide a viable alternative to a classic mouse and keyboard, without lag and with a very simple and accessible graphical interface.
You can read this guide and watch a few videos to better understand the potential of this application http://www.videomap.it/dmcguide.htm
You can use anything you want to control your Nexus Player, but remember that if you have some problem DroidMote can solve it.
but for miracles still i'm not equipped...
p.s.
Sorry if i require root permissions, but DroidMote emulate hardware devices at low level and this is possible only with root permissions. Construct it in another way, would make it less effective and many things would be impossible.

@zulu99,
I see. Actually, I did come across the hurdles, like the mouse not being registered as touches. So, yes, this would solve those problems. The root requirements are not a problem. I actually came across a game that would normally be mouse/d-pad usable, if you could get past a start screen that wasn't. Cool.

reverenddak said:
@zulu99,
I see. Actually, I did come across the hurdles, like the mouse not being registered as touches. So, yes, this would solve those problems. The root requirements are not a problem. I actually came across a game that would normally be mouse/d-pad usable, if you could get past a start screen that wasn't. Cool.
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When the normal mouse not work you can use the TouchMouse of DroidMote for example, very useful in many Android games.
The TouchMouse need a touch profile for your server device, that you can simply download from this page http://www.videomap.it/download.htm For the Nexus Player you need the 1920x1080 orientation 0 i think, are at bottom of page. The TouchMouse is this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT6bAMUUWg0 but many games and apps support also the standard default mouse mode and multi touch gestures with two fingers. The video is old, now DroidMote is more aesthetically pleasing and improved in every part. But remember that the interface must remain very simple and easy to use even when you are a lying in bed.
You can play also Windows games on your Nexus Player if you want, with DroidMote + Splashtop 2 ( Watch the latest video in the quick start guide ) if also Splashtop support x86 Android devices.

This is beyond frustrating
Droid mote doesnt even work.
From what I can tell, there is absolutely no way to get TOUCH input onto the nexus player. At least not on the latest update.
Droid mote connects and works fine, but a mouse click still wont click on anything in the lean back menu. Its the same as using a regular mouse... you can use it, but when you right click it WILL NOT register as a touch input.
There has got to be a way to enable the mouse to work as a touch input...... there just has to be.... its an option in some menus on android, but not the damn nexus player!

Review for iPPLi ip.i9, a good TV-Box for a competitive price

Everyday there are more and more Chinese gadgets in the market, but not all the products are able to stand out. However it is incredible how those devices can imitate the features from the known brands.
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
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"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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I would like to talk about the TV-Box iPPLi ip.i9, device which has the SoC Rockchip Rk3288 Quad core Cortes-A17 @ 1.8Ghz, being the first android TV device in the market with this chip.
By default the firmware doesn’t support Google Play, hopefully two weeks later the company developed an upgrade with some improves and including Google Play.
Specifications
As we can see in the pictures, the device has a cylindrical shape, which allow the camera to have a better view.
The box includes the remote control however I prefer to use a wireless keyboard with mouse through the USB port and it works perfectly.
Another advantage of the Android operating system is the easy control and manage of the device, it is like another android phone but with the limitations of the tablets without SIMs.
At the moment I am using it as a video player (multimedia contents in my NAS) with Kodi (the new version of XBMC) or video streaming with youtube, Netflix, ipla, etc.
Thanks to the rockchip processor it is really simple to root it, there are different tools which allow you to do that: iroot and/or root_genius.
The CONS points, but don’t forget his low price:
- Microphone doesn’t work or it doesn’t have it.
- Ethernet port doesn’t work or it is not enable.
- Updates from RockChip or iPPLi
The POSITIVE points of this great TV-Box
- The RK3288 chip, which is one of the best chips now in the market for this kind of device http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockchip http://www.cnx-software.com/2014/02/27/rockchip-rk3288-specifications-released/
- It is fast
- 100% compatibility with the rest of devices, smartTV, NAS, other mobiles and tablets
- High Definition in the TV, thanks to the HDMI port
- Possibility to modify the OS, a minimum of knowledge is required
- Additional capacity through the TF card slot or through the USB port
- Support from iPPLi (http://www.ippli.com/contacte.asp)
- High benchmark from AnTuTu 37881
- Google play supported, not all TV-Box in the market have this support
- Remote control: iRDa remote control, free rockchip android application, kodi remote controller, or my favorite wireless keyboard (USB port)
Quick upgrade guide
1.Download and extract the firmware image and upgrade tool (FactoryTool, Windows OS)
2.Start the upgrade tool (FactoryTool.exe), change language to English (globe icon)
3.Still in (FactoryTool.exe) load the firmware image file by clicking the Firmware button
4.Plug the AC power adapter to ip.i9
5.Connect the upgrade USB cable (with full USB plugs on both ends) to ip.i9 ONLY!
6.Press and hold the Recovery button (located under the USB OTG port) using a paper clip
7.Connect the upgrade USB cable to PC while still holding the Recovery button, device will now boot into recovery mode
8.Release the button and if you do not have USB drivers installed you will get prompted to install, point to FactoryTool_v1.31/Driver
9.Once the drivers are successfully installed, on the upgrade tool press the RUN button to start flashing the image file
10.Once the upgrade is done the device will boot to finish the upgrade process, disconnect the ip.i9 from PC.
Mine was all time connect to the TV, show I could see the process and when the gadget was booting.
I have re-signed up a new account, so now I have the limitation for the numbers of links, sorry for that.

Hey great post!
An interesting review, many times people just look at the good points I find good that you highlighted the CONS, and I guess maybe you got a defective unit? because eth not working or camera without mic... sounds a bit strange.
Well, thanks and good luck with it

hello friends. I some time ago but just the ippli I gave use. update it to the ROM that includes the store to google and because of that I have problems. the device never completely shut down. does not save. before updating this did not happen to me. Someone has the stock ROM ?? the original that has no store. thanks in advance. regards

Thank you!
I finally made it! Had to work on this about 3 hours, but the secret was pressing the resetbutton really hard. Was too soft in the start.
Though I have a problem getting Netflix to run. Really annoying. Anyone else got that problem? I can install the app, but the movies doesnt play, just buffering all the time... Popcorn time works, though...

akkamannen said:
I finally made it! Had to work on this about 3 hours, but the secret was pressing the resetbutton really hard. Was too soft in the start.
Though I have a problem getting Netflix to run. Really annoying. Anyone else got that problem? I can install the app, but the movies doesnt play, just buffering all the time... Popcorn time works, though...
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Can you give more details? I mean about how it's working --> micro, camera, ETH,...
Thanks

Please help me get back to 6.2.7.1

Basically the short version of this topic is 1 way or another I need to find a way to get all my FTV 4K sticks back to 6.2.7.1 as the latest 6.2.7.3 has a firmware update that is glitchy on UK OTA TV. I appreciate it has fixed most issues for most of the world but for the UK it has ruined live TV.
The long version is I have 7 FTV 4K sticks around the home which are linked to my HDHomerun tuner via an app called channels which streams Freeview to each tv perfectly, at least it did until the latest 6.2.7.3 update where the firmware has made watching live HD TV unwatchable, it glitches continuously on some streams.
So ideally I need to get the firmware on all these sticks back to 6.2.7.1 (earlier also works but 6.2.7.1 was the latest version which had everything working perfectly) it is not essential but If I am going to all the trouble of flashing out dated firmware and stopping future updates and such I am guessing I may as well also install a custom launcher, I was never a fan of the Amazon launcher with all the adverts, despite paying for prime I never really use the TV service as I tend to use my own media through Plex, I just lived with Amazon’s launcher because the devices are cheap and it worked perfectly for my family to do everything from a single device.
What is my best way forwards to resolving this issue and getting my FTV running older firmware and a custom launcher? Do I need to root the device? I am not overly worried about warranties as most of the sticks are a bit of age now and despite not wanting to throw money away I am not too worried if I need to buy another stick on Prime day at £25. I feel they are very cost effective when you look at the 7 I have were about the same cost as a single Nvidia Shield at for my needs to the same job…. At least they did until a couple of weeks ago.
Any help and advice anyone can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks very much

dougie175 said:
Basically the short version of this topic is 1 way or another I need to find a way to get all my FTV 4K sticks back to 6.2.7.1 as the latest 6.2.7.3 has a firmware update that is glitchy on UK OTA TV. I appreciate it has fixed most issues for most of the world but for the UK it has ruined live TV.
The long version is I have 7 FTV 4K sticks around the home which are linked to my HDHomerun tuner via an app called channels which streams Freeview to each tv perfectly, at least it did until the latest 6.2.7.3 update where the firmware has made watching live HD TV unwatchable, it glitches continuously on some streams.
So ideally I need to get the firmware on all these sticks back to 6.2.7.1 (earlier also works but 6.2.7.1 was the latest version which had everything working perfectly) it is not essential but If I am going to all the trouble of flashing out dated firmware and stopping future updates and such I am guessing I may as well also install a custom launcher, I was never a fan of the Amazon launcher with all the adverts, despite paying for prime I never really use the TV service as I tend to use my own media through Plex, I just lived with Amazon’s launcher because the devices are cheap and it worked perfectly for my family to do everything from a single device.
What is my best way forwards to resolving this issue and getting my FTV running older firmware and a custom launcher? Do I need to root the device? I am not overly worried about warranties as most of the sticks are a bit of age now and despite not wanting to throw money away I am not too worried if I need to buy another stick on Prime day at £25. I feel they are very cost effective when you look at the 7 I have were about the same cost as a single Nvidia Shield at for my needs to the same job…. At least they did until a couple of weeks ago.
Any help and advice anyone can offer would be much appreciated. Thanks very much
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You won't be able to downgrade without unlocking it first. At least i'm not aware of another solution which doesn't require the unlock.

Pretoriano80 said:
You won't be able to downgrade without unlocking it first. At least i'm not aware of another solution which doesn't require the unlock.
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Thank you, I sort of thought as much, would this be a good place to start on 1 of the sticks? https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...ewbie-guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t4015273 I am guessing it’s a case of unlocking, then go from there.
Sorry if I don’t sound very informed I have tried reading the guides but getting a little confused, its been a long time since I have done anything like this as I haven’t felt the need on my phones or anything for years.

dougie175 said:
Thank you, I sort of thought as much, would this be a good place to start on 1 of the sticks? https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...ewbie-guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-t4015273 I am guessing it’s a case of unlocking, then go from there.
Sorry if I don’t sound very informed I have tried reading the guides but getting a little confused, its been a long time since I have done anything like this as I haven’t felt the need on my phones or anything for years.
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Yes, you could start from that thread, but basically you only need to follow the unlock procedure and then use TWRP to install a full 6.2.7.1 firmware (i think you can find it here on xda).
So there's no need to root if you only want to downgrade.

Pretoriano80 said:
Yes, you could start from that thread, but basically you only need to follow the unlock procedure and then use TWRP to install a full 6.2.7.1 firmware (i think you can find it here on xda).
So there's no need to root if you only want to downgrade.
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Yeah I will need to have a play with 1 of my sticks and familiarise myself with the unlock and install TWRP procedure. Not managed to find an untouched stock 6.2.7.1 on here but I can certainly find a pre-rooted firmware which I may as well use as it'll no doubt benefit me if I want to run a custom launcher / hide the amazon launcher in the future.
I'll need to do a bit of research but hopefully ideally I can build up 1 stick exactly how I like it when just backup that image, unlock the rest of the sticks in the house and chuck the image across so it shouldn't be too much work, possibly that a bit of wishful thinking though!

dougie175 said:
Yeah I will need to have a play with 1 of my sticks and familiarise myself with the unlock and install TWRP procedure. Not managed to find an untouched stock 6.2.7.1 on here but I can certainly find a pre-rooted firmware which I may as well use as it'll no doubt benefit me if I want to run a custom launcher / hide the amazon launcher in the future.
I'll need to do a bit of research but hopefully ideally I can build up 1 stick exactly how I like it when just backup that image, unlock the rest of the sticks in the house and chuck the image across so it shouldn't be too much work, possibly that a bit of wishful thinking though!
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A great guide is: https://flakie.co.uk/firestick-4k/
(Note: I didn't opt to delete the Amazon Launcher)

GenericAsianGuy said:
A great guide is: https://flakie.co.uk/firestick-4k/
(Note: I didn't opt to delete the Amazon Launcher)
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That is a fantastic link / guide I can't thank you enough. Everyone loves a video guide! I'll watch the videos properly and follow them to the letter but it looks very achievable now.

GenericAsianGuy said:
A great guide is: https://flakie.co.uk/firestick-4k/
(Note: I didn't opt to delete the Amazon Launcher)
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That link makes things very simply, I followed step 1 and step 2 to the letter and it worked perfect getting root on 6.2.7.3
I then found a pre rooted 6.2.7.1 (the goal of doing all this) followed the same process but also installed the 6.2.7.1 zip file. Everything went to plan I'm now back on 6.2.7.1 with a stock rooted stick so my TV now works correctly again!
I will follow step 3 soon and run with a custom launcher and get rid of the Amazon launcher all together I think
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GenericAsianGuy said:
A great guide is: https://flakie.co.uk/firestick-4k/
(Note: I didn't opt to delete the Amazon Launcher)
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Just out of interest what happens with you click "Check for updates" in the about screen after following the guide and disabling OTA updates? I assume nothing and it will throw an error or something.
I just wanted to make sure if my children were getting a bit inquisitive or something that it wouldn’t force and update and undo all of my hard work!
Thanks

6.2.7.1 is also my favorite i also went back.

So how to you prevent the firestick from just updating itself again?

Download an apk called disable services . it lets you select ota updates , and block it .
Sorry Amazon , you can't control
my box .