yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
we wont see that until someone with root pulls them out for us.
[Fire TV General] Trauma_Hound:
GAPPS That work

Following the instructions at the following URI: http://www.gizmag.com/how-to-install-google-apps-kindle-fire-hd-hdx/30736/

Everything works except Chrome. Some apps will only work right if you have a mouse hooked up, or equivalent touch type device.

Quick not about rebooting the Fire TV. I have a logitech K520 hooked up to it, so it's wireless mouse and keyboard. I couldn't find an option to reboot from the menu, so I thought what the heck, I hit CTRL-ALT & DEL and this will reboot the fire tv.

-Trauma
[Fire TV General] tarvoke:
definitely true for the stuff that comes built in. and is already in /system/app or /data/app.

but if you install new apps, the apk temporarily lives in

/sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/files/apks

(but it's deleted immediately after installation finishes)

if you're patient (and quick) enough you can sit there with a terminal and copy the apk before it disappears, I've done it more than once.

my lame technique is simply do over and over again:

- open adb shell

- start the app install from home->apps

- $ cp /sdcard/Android/data/com.amazon.venezia/files/apks/whatever.apk /sdcard/

- keep repeating the copy every second. up-arrow helps, don't have to type the whole thing again

with luck you get the full valid apk before it disappears.
[Fire TV General] ilovemymac:
Have you been able to grab Netflix or smithsonian? Those apps are much needed as they are crappy on other androids.
[Fire TV General] Call Me Charlie:
My Fire TV updated last night.

51.1.0.2_user_510058520

Can't find any info about it on Amazon's site.
[Fire TV General] Esso1001:
Hmmm. Need to check on that
[Fire TV General] nhumber:
anyone else get updated? im blocking updates via DNS server and i guess it worked, my Firetv is still 51.1.0.1 . good to see i guess.
[Fire TV General] thrashman69:
How do u block updates in your router?
[Fire TV General] nhumber:
there's a pretty good explanation in the FireTV Root thread, unfortunately i don't have a router that supports URL blocking so i setup a DNS server to direct the request to a phone address.
[Fire TV General] Esso1001:
Mines is still on 51.1.0.1 and its not blocked via router but i will be doing it now just in case they are pushing it by area at a time
[Fire TV General] Y.G.:
How did you get the on-screen keyboard to popup in Firefox? I can't get it to show with the gamepad.
[Fire TV General] thrashman69:
I'm not sure about with a gamepad. I have a Logitech keybd and the on screen keybd pops up automatically when you have to Input text
[Fire TV General] Y.G.:
Hmmm. Whenever I select a textbox, nothing happens. What Firefox apk do you have?

I really want to use Javelin since it has built-in adblock without root but the on-screen keyboard doesn't popup on it either.
[Fire TV General] krelvinaz:
No update here either... no blocking setup. Not sure blocking it would matter much.
[Fire TV General] Esso1001:
Not sure but ever since i blocked it... When trying to check for update it seems to lag on trying to find if there is an update. Did it just incase there is a root
[Fire TV General] jlalhuber:
Fire TV - BTN2GO

I Started following this thread a week ago and already have my FireTV up and Running and fully functional.

One item I'm missing and can't get it to work is the BTN2GO app. I tried both the phone and tablet version, both want Location GPS reading. I tried a GPS spoofer, but I believe it is actually looking towards hardware. I even tried firefox and I get stuff on initializing, so right now I'll have to go old fashion and laptop to TV connection for the time being.

Does anyone have any suggestions or has found a workaround for the apps needing your location?

I also hooked up my Logitech K520 Keyboard to the FireTV. Worked great, Except when some apps got hung up with entering passwords and I couldn't get out of the Fire TV Keyboard because the only option was "NEXT" even when there wasn't a next to go to. Has anyone use another keyboard app on the FIRE TV yet that actually works and is useful?
[Fire TV General] thrashman69:
I downloaded the regular Firefox from google play. Javelin sounds cool tho I'll have to try that lol
[Fire TV General] nba1341:
Does anyone know if DirectTV app works?
[Fire TV General] fireproof34:
Verified that the Logitech mk320 is working.
[Fire TV General] jlalhuber:
DirecTV

Yes, Both phone and tablet versions. But you'll need a keyboard and mouse to play nice and sign in.
[Fire TV General] kario:
Working : (with rotation control)

Xbox Music

CBS
[Fire TV General] 2fastkuztoms:
I don't know if it has been posted before, but i was able to sideload an app directly from my phone using android terminal emulator app. works great.
[Fire TV General] Jboo:
Possible Storage?

I have a feeling that Amazon will released a Amazon branded usb drive that the FTV will only accept and no third party usb drives will work.
[Fire TV General] kairnage:
Isn't that a Sandisk Cruzer?
[Fire TV General] Jboo:
Not entirely sure, might be. I was just using the image as an example of what I think the Amazon usb drive might look like....if they decide to make one.
[Fire TV General] HemRoyd:
They'll probably just release another box. I think this is a decent device at competitive price point to snare people into the Amazon ecosystem. One a new device is released, the original box will be reintroduced to a new market of users through used and refurb sales.
[Fire TV General] bkdg100:
Vimu player released for FireTv , on amazon "free"

Vimu player now official for the FireTv ,

"logitech revue" people will know all about this media player from the GTVBOX days , hopefully Alex will work the bugs out quickly , i have been a big fan of his work since he started grooming this app. It gets the wife's approval for simplicity .

alex's response to issues i reported this morning ..

"The main current issue with Fire's media player engine is that it can play AC3 (Dolby Digital) only from MP4 container.

So, MKVs with AC3 will have no sound.

"Detection unsupported" just means that Vimu currently has no API do detect media codecs for display. It is a temporary problem."
[Fire TV General] mickliq:
Does official mean you download it through the App Store, or is it a side load? Sorry, I don't have a Fire TV (yet) but rely on Vimu for my Google TV's.
[Fire TV General] krelvinaz:
You can see what is avail from Amazon store... before you have the FireTV

http://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Kolychev-Vimu-Player/dp/B00JZXJNNS

Works with: Game Controllers, Fire TV Remote
[Fire TV General] bkdg100:
VIMU app

through amazon app store , ( official ) no side-load
[Fire TV General] le_hades:
Hi:

I'm thinking about getting a Fire TV to go along with my XBMC Server, the thing is i'd like to know if "SpLive TV" would work before shipping it halfway across the globe (we can't buy it yet here in europe).

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tdt.spliveTV

If anyone could try and sideload the apk i would be tremendously grateful :highfive:
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
i'll test that out tonight
[Fire TV General] le_hades:
Can't wait :cool::cool:
[Fire TV General] Call Me Charlie:
Microsoft's Remote Desktop app works. You may have to change it to 150% scaling if you have a sub 1080p screen but, besides that, it works great.
[Fire TV General] skrypj:
Does Plex from the play store work 100% correctly on the firetv if I side load it? I already paid for it through the play store and assume its nearly the same.
[Fire TV General] MadFlava:
Does it overwrite the Amazon Plex app?
[Fire TV General] woodsonmh:
My Logitech f710 gamepad works in x mode. It has a usb dongle and didnt pair but seems to work okay. Couldnt get by the install screens trying Solid Explorer. Probably a no go.

Is there a usb mouse that works? The one i have shows a circle that moves around but buttons dont work. It appears most logitech usb keyboards work and for many functions the keyboard is a fast way to move around.

Woody
[Fire TV General] yazyazoo:
Can someone here try Slingbox app and see if it works? Also how smooth are the Flash videos in Firefox playing? I may have to retire my AMD E350 HTPC for this.
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
apps loads view in landscape. the only thing is you need a mouse like device to select a channel. i have a mele pro f10 with air mouse that did the trick. i noticed the video stutters from time to time but when i tested it on my nexus 7 2013 it stuttered the same so it wasnt a fire tv issue.
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
that is a very good idea, i have a slingbox solo. i'll load up the slingplayer for tablet apk and see if it works.
[Fire TV General] le_hades:
Thanks a lot... that's everything i needed to know, i'm going straight to ebay to try and find me a new toy. I'll post my experience with it

Thabk you again :laugh:
[Fire TV General] mattngsx:
DirectTV doesn't work. Phone version does a 90 degree rotation and the tablet, even with a key board you get stuck with the window for user name & password (some window comes up about external links) and stays running above everything. Firetv has to be rebooted then. I found a couple cool things I have not read about though. Ctrl-Alt-Del on Keyboard will reboot the Fire Tv and ALT Tab brings up Firetv Apps running in the background. If you let go of Tab and hold alt still you can select a running app.

Is there an app killer program that works? Does anyone know were the username and password store for apps. Is there a way to add manual to a file?

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I got DTC Phone version to work with the Rotate Screen Orientation - from Hazex here on XDA. That app works awesome (RSO). Has an option to boot with FTV. I will do some testing to see if it works.
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
links to APKs

I tried the Xfinity TV go app last night. Couldn't play anything with error message, "unable to playback without wifi". I'm connected via hard wire.

Are we not allowed to post links to apks? How are you guys finding the most up to date apks?

Thanks.
[Fire TV General] mattngsx:
I've been downloading apps on my phone (Galaxy note 2) or my tablet (JXO gaming tablet), and then making back up files with ES or Titanium. I dump the apk backup onto my PC and then install with the ADB sideload.
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Would you mind sharing your APKs with me via drop box or something? I don't have any android devices.

Does anyone else have any suggestions?
[Fire TV General] YoColdRain:
would it be lot easier, if you just google'd apk downloader...
[Fire TV General] woodsonmh:
On xda there is a forum "Google play store is blocked" . Lots of links to apps here. Be careful with search as recommended above. Lots of mallware and bad things can happen from unknown sources.

Woody
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Wasn't aware there was such a thing? But thanks. Will check it before I wreck it.
[Fire TV General] deanemj:
I've been using this: http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/

Find the app you want on the Google Play Store and copy and paste the URL into that site. It then creates a download link which allows you to grab the APK. It works surprisingly well!
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
anyone know how to bypass the xfinity tv go app requiring wifi? I'm connected via hard wire...if i connect firetv via wifi, will that allow xfinity tv go to work?

thanks!
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
popcorn time released for Android

I'll save everyone the trouble before they ask, Popcorn time for android doesnt work on the FireTv .

You need mouse to select content but it wil never display properly
[Fire TV General] kajex:
I should probably add that 5.1 surround is working fine for me in the official Gotham 13.1 beta build (xbmc-13.1-Gotham_beta1-armeabi-v7a.apk) using passthrough via HDMI. This version seems pretty good for both audio and video. I tried the other versions that say they support 5.1. The Ouya SPMC has issues with updating my library using XBMC Library Auto Update and doesn't like a few of my MP4 files (only audio plays, no video displays). I was also getting a few random errors and crashes using the XBMC Fire TV version. For some reason 13.1 seems more stable. Everything plays fine. I just have a few files that really are 5.1 but are coming through as stereo - even with passthrough enabled. I can live with this since the files play fine. The 13.1 build seems almost as good as my OpenELEC Gotham 4.0 build on the Raspberry Pi (only LOOOOOOTS faster).

The only issue I'm having with the gotham beta is that occasionally I have to reboot my player because it lags with 1080p videos. A reboot seems to fix this problem. Re-launching the app does not fix the problem.

Is there any way to add an option to reboot the Fire TV without actually physically unplugging it (and without rooting it)?
[Fire TV General] kajex:
You rock. Thanks so much. :good:
[Fire TV General] Luxferro:
The FireTV OS seems to have some memory issues. When I game on it for extended periods sometimes it just closes my game. I notice this happens usually when other stuff was open/run prior to playing my game... so my guess it's not freeing memory properly after idle programs are left in the background/unused for periods of time.
[Fire TV General] londonandlawson:
Sorry if this has been answered in this thread but are the add ons like 1 channel/ice films working? I have a jailbroke apple tv 2 that i will sell if this thing runs xbmc as good or better
[Fire TV General] kajex:
There are very few addons that don't work. These addons work fine in XBMC Fire TV version, SPMC version, and Gotham 13.1 beta.
[Fire TV General] deanemj:
I haven't tried all the addons, obviously, but everything I've tried that isn't Navi-X (which is down because they are moving servers...or something; the app itself works perfectly) works well. The only issue I've had with XBMC is that by default the AFTV remote doesn't work 100% (I can't use the onscreen keyboard with it) but I don't care because I use a K400 anyway. Then again, you can probably fix the remote mapping in the settings but I haven't tried it.
[Fire TV General] Esso1001:
To use the on screen keyboard you must enable it under your input settings..
[Fire TV General] deanemj:
Yeah, I figured as much. I'll probably do that tonight. It's just as well, though, as it's easier to use a wireless keyboard/mouse combo. Thanks for the tip!
[Fire TV General] danshirah:
Me too. I think it is a permissions issue, tried frontways and backways and couldn't get it to work. Gamesome front end from the play store doesn't work either. Retroarch works better for some games than SuperN64, I was pleasantly surprised.
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
If you have ever used MASHUP for xbmc, it works like a charm on fireTV. I love it to death. I'm bout to ditch my apple tv as well! Cheers
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
I heard the usb port on the FireTV isn't working so how did you get a keyboard working? I have a LOgitech K700 that uses the USB dongle to transmit...will that work?

Thanks!!
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
Doesn't work for storage, external drives and flash/thumb drives. Mouse and keyboards work fine.
[Fire TV General] mkhopper:
Verified Logitech K400 is working (mostly)

Touch input (tap) does not function in the stock Fire TV GUI and must use arrow keys to move through the screens.

Tap functionality does become available once inside an app however. Keyboard functionality is hit or miss dependent by app. Vevo for instance uses its own custom keyboard and it does not register keypresses from the K400.

Full 100% functionality in XBMC.
[Fire TV General] badnaam:
DTS does not work.

I installed the xbmc-20140412-1d32fd0-AmazonFire-armeabi-v7a.apk.

My audio setting screen does not look like the instructions from the OP. Here is what they look like.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/Kurt_Cob/CAM00467_zpshks1o9sv.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/Kurt_Cob/CAM00466_zpsrkkzozw3.jpg

Here is my set up. Amazon FireTV -> Optical Out -> Onkyo Receiver Optical In.

Amazon fire is configured to output Dolby via Optical and Video via HDMI.

When I play a file with dts, I hear a loud static hiss and some sound in the background.

Thanks for your help!

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Also, I tried using the spmc-armeabi-v7a_12.4.2.apk AND I did get a audio setting screen similar to the screenshot in instructions.

Here is what the audio settings look like.

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k295/Kurt_Cob/CAM00468_zpschbdioya.jpg

I still get a loud hiss. How did you guys get DTS to work?

Here are the details of the .mkv that I am trying to play.

*Title/Year/Language.......: The Mummy Returns/2001/English

*Genre.....................: Action,Adventure,Fantasy

*Subtitles Muxed...........: English (Foreign),English (Hearing Impaired).

*Subtitles Muxed...........: Romanian,Turkish.(Sup-PGS)

*Subtitles External........: English (Foreign),Romanian.(SubRip)

*Encoded/Profile/Level.....: 2 pass/High/Level 4.1

*Type/Codec/Writing Library: MPEG-4 AVC/H264/x264

*Container.................: Mkv

*File Size.................: 9.58 GB

*Duration..................: 2h 9mn 31sec

*Bit Rate..................: 9020 Kbps

*Bits/(Pixel*Frame)........: 0.241

*Resolution................: 1920x814 pixels

*Aspect Ratio/Frame Rate...: 2.35:1/23.976 fps

*Stream Video Size.........: 8.03 GB (84%)

*Stream Audio Size.........: 1.37 GB (14%)

*Audio/Bit Rate............: DTS/1510 Kbps

*Channel(s)/Sampling Rate..: 6 channels/48.0 KHz

*Bit depth.................: 24 bits

*Channel Positions.........: Front: L C R, Side: L R, LFE

*Sample Video Runtime/Size.: 38sec/60.9 MB

*Source/File Size..........: BluRay 1080p VC-1 DTS-HD MA = 31.3 GB

Thanks
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Forgot where I've seen it but there's a place where you can choose what your android device supports as far as Audio profiles go. I'll investigate and get back to you. Meanwhile look for it too.
[Fire TV General] long2know:
I have the the K700 paired with a unifying receiver and working fine. Both the keyboard and trackpad work.
[Fire TV General] deanemj:
Does any wireless keyboard/mouse work within KFTV Launcher? I've used two different mice and neither are compatible with it.

KFTV Launcher sucks.
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
The information you provided says DTS-HD MA which is HD Audio that the fire TV doesnt support as pass through (it'll play as Stereo, its on the Original Post).

DTS and Dolby HD work fine, HD audio like TrueHD and DTS-HD MA do not work as passthrough with SPMC.

And another thing, your AV receiver is Optical Audio only? HD Audio (DTS HD MA and TrueHD) only work through HDMI not Optical Audio. whch could also explain why its not working.
[Fire TV General] badnaam:
I have tried several other files that show up as DD 5.1 and DTS 5.1 in XBMC movie listing. I have also tried several blu ray rips. None of them play either. Basically, I can only play dvd rips, anything else mostly does not play. Here are the xbmc logs.

http://xbmclogs.com/show.php?id=206478
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
what av receiver do you have?
[Fire TV General] badnaam:
Onkyo HTR 410.

By the way, the receiver does recognize the signal as DTS or DD, but the sound has a loud static. Also, If I play DD or DTS through another source, it works just fine.
[Fire TV General] mattgyver:
Can anyone confirm if this works to get xbmc/spmc on the homescreen? Reading through the forum that links to, I haven't seen anything definitive. Koying asked people to try it, and also asked a few (who it didn't work for) to post logs. Never saw anything after, though..

Sent from my TARDIS
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
Just got my Fire TV today and LOVE IT!!!! Sideloaded a few apps including XBMC 13.0 Gotham...I got my LOgitech K700 keyboard working great....but I was wondering if the xBox 360 wireless controllers work & if so how to get them paired up? JUst trying to save $40 from buying the Amazon one...

Thanks!!
[Fire TV General] thrashman69:
You have to buy the PC wireless adapter to pair them. I'm not convinced that they work perfectly either. In having trouble with minecraft and gta
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
Thank you for the info...I guess I'll splurge for the Amazon one then...
[Fire TV General] prebski:
fire tv europe

some one know fire tv can stream netflix in europe where its available with you local cable provider.
[Fire TV General] garvani:
No.

Its an american device for american Netflix. You would have to use a DNS/vpn solution to get american netflix.
[Fire TV General] Esso1001:
Or i think you can sideload netflix but wont be true 1089p hd
[Fire TV General] yazyazoo:
Any news if Slingplayer worked?
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
doesnt work to get xbmc or spmc on the homescreen. I added that on their for those that wanted to install xbmc on a different folder. that is all
[Fire TV General] mejdam:
I havent paired more than one but if you buy a xbox 360 wireless gaming receiver it'll work with the xbox 360 controller. I bought an OEM one and have heard that 3rd party ones might not work.
[Fire TV General] byrdcfmma:
I have been running this for a week and so far everything is great except one thing. If amazon really wants this to be a respected gaming platform, 8 gigs is not going to do it. You only have a little over 5 after OS and factory installed apps.

I have a few apps loaded and then bought GTA San Andreas. After the install, it uses up 2/3 of the existing memory. Now I am getting messages to uninstall app to make room. This is not going to work if they want to compete in that industry. IMO, they are going to have to open up the USB for ext storage.

If anyone else has a solution that I'm not thinking of, let me know. Uninstalling games like GTA and then re-installing it when you want to play it is going to kill that side of the market.

Either way, this is one great streaming box!
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
From what I gather I think they might open up the usb port to allow external hard drives/flash drives...if they also allow Apps to SD then that would work at least for games...
[Fire TV General] byrdcfmma:
I hope so, I sent a complaint to the CS and they responded with an apology letter because there is not much they can do now. Maybe if enough people complain, at least they will take it into consideration.

IMO, if I was trying to sell games that took 3+ gig each, I would want the capacity in my device to handle a few of them. Phones & Tablets with the same hardware specs can get up to 32Gig, and I would pay for additional storage if i had the option.
[Fire TV General] minhgi:
Can you provide me a copy of apk of Viki and DramaFever for GoogleTV? I have been trying to find it on the net but not luck.
[Fire TV General] krasny2k5:
One question: The AC/DC converter is 100-220V?

thanks!
[Fire TV General] lanfeust:
yes it is,

i use mine in france (it says 100-240v on the plug) and it works
[Fire TV General] Newcron:
These two are available directly from Amazon Appstore, you don't need to sideload them.
[Fire TV General] fabianosan:
Tested hardwares here:

Logitech Wireless Keyboard K400r working fine too...

ARtec VRC-1100 (MCE Remote Control) works too.
[Fire TV General] Artimid:
Those aren't actually

The DramaFeverTV one is: com.dramafever.gtv from the Playstore, which is much different from the normal Android one on Amazon. That one doesn't look quite run when run from the box, and the quality isn't very high. I am also looking for the DramaFireTV for Google TV app. The app on Roku looks very nice, but has tons of issues. I think if we got this one, it might match the quality. Hopefully at least. :)

For the one, at least, we can't even use that APK downloader since, for some reason, this app counts as a paid app. Probably because you are expected to have GoogleTV? Not sure.