Any rumours about Amazon updating the Amazon fire tv box gen 2 to android 7.0 / 7.1? just with the newest kodi 17.1 and spmc 16.6 requiring 5.1 its sort of maxing the OS currently. I know Amazon won't care about this as they don't support kodi or spmc lol
Richdot said:
Any rumours about Amazon updating the Amazon fire tv box gen 2 to android 7.0 / 7.1? just with the newest kodi 17.1 and spmc 16.6 requiring 5.1 its sort of maxing the OS currently. I know Amazon won't care about this as they don't support kodi or spmc lol
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http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-os-7-likelihood-on-existing-amazon-fire-tv-and-fire-tv-stick-models/
http://www.aftvnews.com/aftvnewscast-75/
Yes andriod 7.1 is being worked on by amazon I got the confirmation from a live chat log. Bonus!
Richdot said:
Any rumours about Amazon updating the Amazon fire tv box gen 2 to android 7.0 / 7.1? just with the newest kodi 17.1 and spmc 16.6 requiring 5.1 its sort of maxing the OS currently. I know Amazon won't care about this as they don't support kodi or spmc lol
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I can't even get 17.1 or 16.6 to install on my FTV using abdfire. All failed to install.
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I am thinking about replacing an old tablet with an Amazon Fire HD 10, but I am a little confused about the Fire OS, and the tablet not having Google Play. How does Fire OS relate to the family of Android OS's? Does the Fire OS update as often or keep pace with the Android OS's?
I use Google Play for all my apps, how would I get Google Play and the other Google apps on an Amazon Fire HD 10? Does the Amazon Fire HD 10 need to be rooted to get the Google apps on the tablet? Do Google apps run well on an Amazon Fire 10?
Thanks for any insight on the Amazon Fire HD 10.
migoblu said:
I am thinking about replacing an old tablet with an Amazon Fire HD 10, but I am a little confused about the Fire OS, and the tablet not having Google Play. How does Fire OS relate to the family of Android OS's? Does the Fire OS update as often or keep pace with the Android OS's?
I use Google Play for all my apps, how would I get Google Play and the other Google apps on an Amazon Fire HD 10? Does the Amazon Fire HD 10 need to be rooted to get the Google apps on the tablet? Do Google apps run well on an Amazon Fire 10?
Thanks for any insight on the Amazon Fire HD 10.
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Nope, all Google apps run well without root. But, obviously to get it like normal Android, you would need root. Also, the Fire OS does NOT keep pace at all. It is 5.1.1, and still hadn't got 2018 security patches. Got to go now, will explain more later.
Supersonic27543 said:
Nope, all Google apps run well without root. But, obviously to get it like normal Android, you would need root. Also, the Fire OS does NOT keep pace at all. It is 5.1.1, and still hadn't got 2018 security patches. Got to go now, will explain more later.
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Thanks for that info. It really helps.
migoblu said:
I am thinking about replacing an old tablet with an Amazon Fire HD 10, but I am a little confused about the Fire OS, and the tablet not having Google Play. How does Fire OS relate to the family of Android OS's? Does the Fire OS update as often or keep pace with the Android OS's?
I use Google Play for all my apps, how would I get Google Play and the other Google apps on an Amazon Fire HD 10? Does the Amazon Fire HD 10 need to be rooted to get the Google apps on the tablet? Do Google apps run well on an Amazon Fire 10?
Thanks for any insight on the Amazon Fire HD 10.
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I would suggest it 100%. Unless you are in a rush to replace your older tablet, though, I'd just keep my eyes peeled for a sale since they have come down to a $100 a couple of times- but you have to act fast when they do cuz they don't stay around long. I actually prefer it to my Samsung Tablet. Getting the Google Play Store on it is easy and it's fairly simple to root and disable some of the bloatware, though it's not necessary. With Launcher Hijack you can get your preferred Android layout if the Fire Launcher isn't jiving with you (it doesn't with most)
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I would suggest it 100%. Unless you are in a rush to replace your older tablet, though, I'd just keep my eyes peeled for a sale since they have come down to a $100 a couple of times- but you have to act fast when they do cuz they don't stay around long. I actually prefer it to my Samsung Tablet. Getting the Google Play Store on it is easy and it's fairly simple to root and disable some of the bloatware, though it's not necessary. With Launcher Hijack you can get your preferred Android layout if the Fire Launcher isn't jiving with you (it doesn't with most)
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Thanks, it seems like a good tablet from what I've seen. Thanks for the input.
You can see the step by step guide here:
https://youtu.be/ugROTkVRNhY
Intenti0n said:
You can see the step by step guide here:
https://youtu.be/ugROTkVRNhY
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Well, that's interesting because I have version 5.2.7.3 and it's saying that my fire TV is up to date.
slageroth said:
Well, that's interesting because I have version 5.2.7.3 and it's saying that my fire TV is up to date.
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If you are on 5.2.7.3 you dont have a firestick 4k.
Amazon Fire TV Devices
Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Generation): Fire OS 7.2.1.2 (17951962500)
Amazon Fire TV Cube (1st Generation): Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590964612)
Fire TV Recast: Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590962564)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590963076)
Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation): Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590963076)
Amazon Fire TV (2nd Generation): Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Amazon Fire TV (1st Generation): Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote: Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote: Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick (1st Generation): Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick Basic Edition: Fire OS 5.2.7.2 (648595120)
Michajin said:
If you are on 5.2.7.3 you dont have a firestick 4k.
Amazon Fire TV Devices
Amazon Fire TV Cube (2nd Generation): Fire OS 7.2.1.2 (17951962500)
Amazon Fire TV Cube (1st Generation): Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590964612)
Fire TV Recast: Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590962564)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590963076)
Amazon Fire TV (3rd Generation): Fire OS 6.2.7.1 (3590963076)
Amazon Fire TV (2nd Generation): Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Amazon Fire TV (1st Generation): Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote: Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick with Voice Remote: Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick (1st Generation): Fire OS 5.2.7.3 (652613820)
Fire TV Stick Basic Edition: Fire OS 5.2.7.2 (648595120)
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Sorry my mistake, I have 2nd generation fire stick
Somehow I predict my Miracast phone, TV, Surface Pro, and High end desktop computer will do none of this Miracast crap... as usual.
Quick question - a friend and I both bought some Fire HD 10 2017 models on teh recent Amazon price reduction. Been doing the system updates, and both got OS updates to an earlier version.
Anyone got an idea why this has happened? Amazon say current version is 5.6.6.0
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Quick question - a friend and I both bought some Fire HD 10 2017 models on teh recent Amazon price reduction. Been doing the system updates, and both got OS updates to an earlier version.
Anyone got an idea why this has happened? Amazon say current version is 5.6.6.0
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Some amazon dev was high when they posted the FIreOS version numbers???
Amazon has messed up the FireOS version numbers, they no longer follow sequentially. 5.3.7.1 is the latest version.
lybad said:
Quick question - a friend and I both bought some Fire HD 10 2017 models on teh recent Amazon price reduction. Been doing the system updates, and both got OS updates to an earlier version.
Anyone got an idea why this has happened? Amazon say current version is 5.6.6.0
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Amazon OTA updates doesn't contain any security updates, bug fixes, preview builds, and stable builds.
Don't update your Fire tablet. You can make a greater risk to security threats and viruses, and also remove any certain features.
Make sure your Fire tablet is stay offline to prevent updating your Fire tablet.
I wanna buy a fire TV stick at ebay but I dont know, witch fire TV stick is supported by lineageOS.
Anybody knows, witch stick I should buy?
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I wanna buy a fire TV stick at ebay but I dont know, witch fire TV stick is supported by lineageOS.
Anybody knows, witch stick I should buy?
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The fireTV Lite stick and the 3rd fireTV Stick are lineageOS supported (unofficial), but amaz. doesn't like this somehow and patch/fix all vulnerable sticks just in the factory (all new sticks) or via updates as soon as internet access is aviable (all older sticks out there). Chance to get a vulnerable stick is still good, if you go into a store or shop and look for the serial number on the sealed boxes (compare serials). Goal is to find a low serial, i.e. old stock. Take a look at this posting (and the thread), to get an idea about the serial thing
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 3 and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon/p)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 3rd gen Fire TV Stick (sheldonp) and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon). NOTE: FireOS < 7.2.7.3 required NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device. What you need: A Linux...
forum.xda-developers.com
Bootloader unlock thread (In case you find a vulnerable stick, you would need to do the unlock infront of any undate).
[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 3 and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon/p)
Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 3rd gen Fire TV Stick (sheldonp) and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon). NOTE: FireOS < 7.2.7.3 required NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device. What you need: A Linux...
forum.xda-developers.com
This is the lineageOS thread (very nice, but you may see bugs sometimes (there are no sources or device drivers or DRM playback and stuff like this from amaz.)
[ROM][UNOFFICIAL][11] LineageOS 18.1 for Fire TV Stick Lite/3rd gen (sheldon/p)
LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 11, which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device. LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra...
forum.xda-developers.com
Since there isn't any guaranty that all this works out fine... think twice if a fireTV is the right device for you.
Ok, I undestand. Is there an other Android TV stick or an alternative, like a HDMI TV stick?
next best Xiaomi TV Stick 4K.
Amazon update seems to have made it through the Fire Toolbox. Any any ideas? I'm running a Fire HD 8 10th gen. 7.3.2.7 it won't let the Google Play app work