yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV General] photize:
Hi just a quick install aptoide and the apps auto install. No messing around whatsoever .
[Fire TV General] retroben:
Omni GIF (APNG) player works perfectly,even for playing APNG files!

Also should be good on any other Android device.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robin.huangwei.gifviewerfree

There is a pro version if you want to show some support for this truly amazing app.
[Fire TV General] shavctalek:
Skype of video/chat on Amazon FireTV

Hello All,

I am wondering has anyone successfully sideloaded Skype or any other voice/video chat software on Amazon FireTV and then connected a USB Camera with built in mic to start using the FireTV as a video/chat solution on the big screen. I am trying to see if this would be feasible. I would imagine the challenge would be around the drivers for the webcam (I am sure there are many smart people here) who can resolve that challenge. I would imagine such a solution would be another killer app for Amazon FireTV and would take another step towards a must have for any living room and taking the bite out of walled garden that Microsoft provides with xbox.

Thanks for the help.
[Fire TV General] miromerka:
Has anyone tried NFS most wanted lately?

http://androidgamepadgames.com/node/1192

lists it as generic HID and xbox360 compatible, as it was only listing moga a while ago
[Fire TV General] nyder:
Doesn't work because it doesn't recognize the mouse press as a touch, so you can't get into controls to change it.

If I can figure out how to transfer the settings from my tablet to the AFTV it might work.
[Fire TV General] superkoal:
I tried it a while ago and successfully switched to moga controller mode (you can send touch event with coordinates via adb - requires a bit of guressing, but works).

Nonetheless, moga mode still didn't work with the xbox360 controller i was using.

Was there an update to support other controllers than just the moga?

Has anyone tried this app? Seems to fake a moga controller.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.mc4helper&hl=en
[Fire TV General] troycarpenter:
I just added an entry to the document for Fox News on the FireTV Stick (don't have a regular FireTV but I would think it would work). All I needed was a settings.apk to add a bluetooth mouse, my DirectTV account (works with any supported cable provider), and I was able to stream Fox News Channel live.
[Fire TV General] jimbo0815:
Anyone found out how to change the quality of the streams? It will show 'High' on the right top, but not able to get it.. also not with the virtual keyboard. tried to install teamviewer after because its also on the list, but not able to see the screen on it. would be so ****ing cool :(.. will try kodi + twitch now.. but its realy ****ed up..
[Fire TV General] dk00:
There is one android app that I would really love to use on the fire stick. I think it needs a mouse since I can't navigate with the remote. The problem is that I don't have any Bluetooth mouse. I have tried to download settings.apk and use other android/iOS devices as a remote through various mouse apps but nothing works. Is there any possible way to navigate this app without having to purchase another mouse?
[Fire TV General] Terry T:
The Remote Mouse for FireTV app works surprisingly well on my iPhone, I believe there is an Android app also.
[Fire TV General] dk00:
The fire Tv app does not work for apps that need a touchscreen interface.

But i have found one that works. Wukong remote mouse app for android works perfectly. it has a mouse simulation feature which does not require bluetooth and simulates a touch screen so that any app can work.
[Fire TV General] Terry T:
I'll say it again, Remote Mouse for FireTV works on my iPhone 5S with my FireTV Stick: the app allows my phone to function as a d-pad, touchpad and keyboard. I have not tried the Android version.
[Fire TV General] tonton82:
This is my setup too. It's proved invaluable.
[Fire TV General] ncube2:
Are there any free apps for iOS which have the keyboard/mouse capabilities ? I have the Logitech keyboard K400r which worked flawlessly until my last update and now

the fire tv doesn't recognize it.. Nor sure if i got a lemon or something else is screwed up.
[Fire TV General] Btimilsina:
Access to GDoc

How can we get access to Gdocs for APK access. I have sent multiple access request, but have not heard back. Thank you for all your work on this.
[Fire TV General] eliaslear:
drastic

can you tell me how to remap controls in drastic so i can get past the point of not being able to select anything on the menu?

anyone?
[Fire TV General] sotos88:
:o:o:o ty
[Fire TV General] mrhoque:
does AIOTV works with fire tv stock remote? if so can you please share the apk?

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I cannot get to the spread sheet. It says need permission.
[Fire TV General] RogerL:
Has anyone had any success using one of the TV launchers available? Tried a few but no success, including Simple TV Launcher, launcher for TV & handy smart TV launcher. I use Kodi but was looking for a main launcher with a TV type interface.
[Fire TV General] ramersonw:
Halauncher is great.

Enviado de meu Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk
[Fire TV General] RogerL:
I've tried Halauncher and it really is great. I love the way you can customise it and group together similar apps - TV apps, movie apps etc. Makes for a really user-friendly home entertainment interface.

Are there any others people have had success with? I've tried so many which don't work.
[Fire TV General] lowbee:
Dolphin Browser with Jetpack

turned ON

Crashes for me, Dolphin Browser works OK when Jetpack is

turned off

Anyone have this issues ? I am wondering if it has any relation to my FTV firmware version.

If Dolphin with Jetpack turned ON works for you, please let me know which FTV firmware version you are running. Thx
[Fire TV General] satam55:
Has anyone checked if the "Flixster Video" app (NOT the "Movies by Flixster" app) works?
[Fire TV General] satam55:
Vudu has finally upgraded their Android App:

"

VUDU App Release Notes

10/8/2015

VUDU app for Android version 4.1.51

• Fixed crashing when holding tablets in portrait mode.

Also, if you had trouble with Chromecast, please try again!

10/8/2015

VUDU app for Android version 4.1.50

This sequel to the VUDU app is big. Like, Empire Strikes Back big. And it's even approved for one-handed use.

• Completely rebuilt and redesigned for a premium entertainment experience. We weren't kidding when we went up 3 versions.

• Faster, more responsive and more efficient. Choose two. Nah just kidding here. You get all three.

• New navigation menu, which you can find via the burger button. You can also filter and sort by date, genre, Tomatometer? is it just me or you hungry now?

• Auto-magic search suggestions to save you time. And find you some amazing gems. Did you know if you mis-type 'Hobbit' as 'Hobi', the first movie to come up is 'Hobo with a Shotgun'?? That movie is r-e-a-l.

• HD and HDX support (hallelujah!) for select newer, high end devices (Android Lollipop or higher required). So you not only want to upgrade your phone, you NEED to, right?

• Portrait mode for smartphones. We spent a lot of time creepily looking over the shoulders of people using smartphones to figure out how they hold and orient their phones, then used finger-tracking technology to heat-map accessible range of reach on various screen sizes and holding positions before presenting the case and design to the engineering team who then told us they already built it over weekend. Thanks guys.

***Got Dessert?***

You'll need to be on Android Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop or Marshmallow to upgrade.

***Got Downloads?***

We're also using a slick new video format, so if you had any movies and TV shows downloaded to previous versions of the VUDU app, you;ll need to re-download after upgrading. Sorry for the hassle, but we promise it's worth it!

"

Can someone check if the tablet version of the app can be sideloaded on the Fire TV & Fire TV stick & can be operated with just the remote?
[Fire TV General] Smokem_I:
Was hoping to find this info here... I'm gonna sideload it to my stick after work. Ill post my findings. Really hope it works so I don't have to get a Bluetooth keyboard.

Sent from my HTC One M9
[Fire TV General] vipercoyote:
Anyone were able to get the dish TV app working
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
I got Cox Contour 2 working on my fire tv. The security issue is caused by newer apk versions. I installed 1.2.1.006 apk and used a mouse to select a show, good to go.

Update... It's here on my dropbox, feel free to mirror.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ypnexoote7dxpec/com.cox.contour2_1.2.1.006.apk?dl=0
[Fire TV General] ezio11:
web cam for fire tv

APk usb web camera

a dash cam connected usb port fire tv ;

for works for skipe good work
[Fire TV General] Snolygoster:
Do you have a direct link to the version you cite? Looks like apkplz has updated the version at that link.

I'm trying to do the same thing.
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
Added link to my Dropbox. ? check out my YouTube if you need more help, and ask questions there, I'm quicker to respond... https://youtu.be/ZZhwHSboErw
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
Vudu build 4.1.13.38411 works on fire tv with HDX

Functional vudu on fire tv with Hdx!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/fdadcz1e7zkha0l/vudu.air.4.1.13.38411.apk?dl=0
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
Google Play Videos and Music on Fire TV. :)

Youtube instructions: link.

Dropbox files zipped: https://www.dropbox.com/s/jqlroa0dg2df2z3/Google Play Movies and Music.zip?dl=0
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
Boomerang Cartoon app on fire tv!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/a3ihkrzq0s6nc3k/Boomerang.apk?dl=0
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
Use youtube kids app with a mouse on fire tv!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/75ww9dd9g...16(armeabi-v7a)(nodpi)_apkmirror.com.apk?dl=0
[Fire TV General] theandrewgordon:
Use iTunes Apple music on Fire tvTV with a mouse!

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tr5ll0etyosfbb4/Apple Music 2.0.1.apk?dl=0
[Fire TV General] tnkrer:
Does not work for Fire TV 1 with rbox 5.2.4.1_r2 image .. VUDU installs and runs, However movie play only has volume and black screen (or still of the image where movie starts) trailers seem to work.

Also tried couple other versions ..

4.1.15.40985 - behaves similar to the one in dropbox here .. 4.1.13.38411

while

4.1.20.46605 gives a different error when starting a movie and does not play anything

Hoping FireTV 1 gets a version or some fix to make vudu work!
[Fire TV General] Axecaster:
4.1.15.40985 worked for me on 5.2.4.1_r1 and when I upgraded to 5.2.4.1_r2. Also worked on 5.0.5 (gen1 box/stick). Troubles began for me with updates beyond that version.
[Fire TV General] tnkrer:
Have you tried HDX movies? For me only trailers work which are in SD.

This is a gen1 box that was rooted when on OS3 (using towelroot I think) and then upgraded to OS5 5.0.5.x and then upgraded again to 5.2.4.1_r2. Other than sideloading this app, have you done anything else on the gen1 box? like gapps install?

Thanks
[Fire TV General] Axecaster:
I think the vudu app is actually playing the movies in SD instead of HDX. Trailers, purchased movies, free movies, etc. Have xposed framework/modules and gapps installed on my 5.0.5, but I think it was a mix of the phone gapps with the android tv store. Still need to try, but the proper way (in theory) would be to use the TV gapps instead. I think parts of this thread mention how that could work:

https://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/general/total-mod-playing-fire-complete-t3629990
[Fire TV General] pgrunwald:
VPN Unlimited works pretty well. I had the standard version loaded with APP2FIre and also downloaded the google service-free version with the download app here: https://www.vpnunlimitedapp.com/en/downloads/android

Occasionally I have to start it twice. I turn in on manually before I use Kodi and turn it off afterward or Netflix complains.
[Fire TV General] chriv:
Amazing... I've been trying to get functional and navigable HDX Vudu on my FireTv Stick for months. This apk did the trick once I sideloaded it. Thanks a million!
[Fire TV General] ritchea:
I just installed this on my Fire stick (V. 6.0.0.0-265 Software 5.2.6.0 587444320). It seems to work correctly. After signing into Vudu, I went to Wonder Woman vid which only showed SD, but when I started watching, it did appear to be HD. Thanks.
[Fire TV General] bunklung:
Just tried to sideload Minecraft and it doesn't work. Some sort of license requirement from the app store. I can load my older version, but not the newest.
[Fire TV General] caliban_freak:
I´ve a Problem with Spotify. I downloaded a cracked app which allow me to use all Premium Features. So far so good, but i can´t Scroll inside the app. When I will on the right side or to the buttom, i can´t see where im actually stand at. I also installed a Auto Format changer, that show me Spotify in Landscape Mode. Can anybody help me out? Hardware is an Fire Tv Stick Generation 1
[Fire TV General] shah_vm:
try using blue tooth mouse for navigation.
[Fire TV General] caliban_freak:
Bluetooth Mouse with Fire tv Stick?

Gesendet von meinem SM-G955F mit Tapatalk
[Fire TV General] bullet25:
The YouTube for Android TV app seems to not search now. When you go into the search it auto goes to the amazon search on the device. Has anybody else had this issue or know a fix?
[Fire TV General] mijorus:
I don't know if we cam trust this website ( if so let me know) but this modded apk seems to work and i don't get the 1st January pop-up when i open the app, since it is recognize as a LG television

https://smartyoutubetv.github.io/en/
[Fire TV General] :
has any one tried facebook lite & imdtagram?
[Fire TV General] kronusx12:
Popcorn Time - Works fine, but cannot open Genre menu without mouse, meaning you can only view "Popular" category without mouse.

Edit: Amazon remote is almost completely unresponsive in app and videos seem to be artifacted / glitchy even with 75mbps download

NBC Live Extra - Works with orientation manager and mouse. Clunky interface, but streams hockey games.
[Fire TV General] vaslobas:
I don't have FireTV now so can't test.
[Fire TV General] kronusx12:
No worries, I was mostly intrigued how the fire TV would handle torrents. Downloads are quick, but something's not working correctly. I just deleted it, but figured I would report none the less.
[Fire TV General] tammukul:
How do i successfully sideload games like GTA Vice city,etc.

They have data files needed.

And i can just install the .apk

What to do about the .OBB files.
[Fire TV General] hdmkv:
Does not work with Amazon game controller or remote, even after trying to map buttons in setup.
[Fire TV General] mkhopper:
As this list gets longer, it becomes difficult to determine what's changed from day to day.

Could I suggest adding some sort of flag to single out those apps new to the list? Or possibly a bit of text showing 'date added - (## / ##)'?
[Fire TV General] member1:
optimum

Has anybody tested the optimum app? if so could you please test

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.optimum.unity.mobile
[Fire TV General] Kramar111:
Work. Just map fire button and use it like Enter
[Fire TV General] bradr00lzd00d1:
Whats 3cx?
[Fire TV General] Brapabout:
Working:

PicaSIM - RC Flight sim - working with x360 controller, will be testing a real RC controller soon

Wifi Analyzer - works with mouse

Acceler8 - works with x360

Working with issues:

Kindle - Works with keyboard/mouse, in-app store inaccessible...must use a browser to add content through amazon

Ookla speedtest - requires orientation changer and mouse

Revolt-2 - works with X360, requires mouse for menus

Not working:

NFS Shift - download does not start

NFS Most Wanted - unable to control with X360, keyboard, or mouse. Car goes in circles continuously

Racing Ultimate Free - no 360 controller support

The Sims Free - crash at start

GT Racing - "your device is not compatible with this game"

GT Racing 2 - google play required

Zombie Sniper Assault - no controller support

Real Racing 3 - no X360 controller support, may work with others

Angry Birds Go - no controller support

Beach buggy blitz - no controller support

Shine Runner - no controller support

Gunship Battle - no controller support

Sky Gamblers: Rise of Glory - crash before splash screen

Gangstar Rio - no controller support

Modern Combat 3 - indefinite loading screen

Asphalt7 - indefinite loading loop

The Conduit HD - unable to download due to missing resources

Dead Effect -unable to download due to missing resources

Sonic the Hedgehog - no controller support

Underground Racer - no controller support

Raging Thunder 2 - crash before splash

It's a little disappointing how few apps actually work with this box...
[Fire TV General] popypopy:
HSdroid is working (hockeystreams.com client) - looks perfect, kinda need mouse for ease of use, games load and play in HD, logging in works fine
[Fire TV General] Brapabout:
My phone is dumber than my calculator :laugh: so I have to rely on the Play store and apk-downloader to grab apps. I may try to borrow someones phone/tablet to test it though...
[Fire TV General] mkhopper:
How long have you been using HSdroid?

When I first installed it a few days ago, it worked great with no problems. Launched from either the FTV GUI or XBMC, it didn't matter. It worked perfectly.

Tried using it again last night and it would immediately crash upon any "tap" event. Tried to switch from SD to HD, ::crash:: Play live, ::crash::

Rebooted the FTV, power cycled my mouse/keyboard device. Nothing.
[Fire TV General] popypopy:
We just used it for one (full) game last night. Try clearing data/cache in the app settings. I've had to do that for netflix because it glitched the login info.
[Fire TV General] retroben:
Tips for saving time and getting apps more easily...

You can install the 1mobile,and Appchina (no english support) markets to easily download apps for installing with ADB.

Having a Terminal Emulator installed is the most helpful thing for installing apps fast enough and easily.

There's some sites like Appchina,Wandoujia,SlideMe,and Voga360 that have instant app download access through a sideloaded web browser on your Fire TV.

You can get the 1mobile Market app on their website,but you will need an orientation locking app set to "Landscape" mode in order to run it properly. (even the tablet version)

Hope this helps out many users.
[Fire TV General] Domunus:
EA Monopoly doesn't work. Orientation is wrong and does not work with the FireTV remote or Controller.
[Fire TV General] Brapabout:
Working

Ebay - amazon remote, X360, and KB/mouse work perfect

Accuweather - works with mouse

CNN - works with mouse, live CNN & HLN with select service provider accounts.

Working with issues

Police Scanner Radio Scanner - orientation wrong

Charter TV - requires mouse and charter service. Live TV & VOD. side-scrolling lists crash app.

Yahoo Mail - Orientation wrong, requires mouse

Clean Master - Orientation wrong, needs mouse, occasional crash

Not working

Google Voice - unable to sign in
[Fire TV General] bradr00lzd00d1:
Could someone try kainy I've side loaded it and it seems to work fine I could add all my info with the fire tv remote but you need a mouse to setup everything else which I don't have at the moment.
[Fire TV General] Brapabout:
The same method I use for all apps. Download the app twice via apk-downloader then compare MD5 of each for a quick and dirty error check. Then manually install with ADB (adb install -r xxxxxx.apk)

Maybe one of your apps running in the background is causing problems, or even the orientation manager itself. My TV can rotate, scale, and stretch the video input orientation so I don't use an app for that. Also, I ran into problems with a few apps after attempting to install google services for GPlay store like is described earlier in this thread (or another on XDA). I ended up doing a factory reset to get everything working properly again.

Anyway, ES Task Manager performs just as well and has more features so if CM is giving you trouble it's not a big loss.
[Fire TV General] pspbyer:
Att uverse tablet version

Uverse apk works after first screen
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
Anyone know if PocketCasts is working in FireTV? I want to purchase it but use it mostly on there...thanks
[Fire TV General] krawhitham:
TWC TV

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.TWCableTV

Works but needs mouse, Orientation Manager, and you have to turn ADB Debugging off
[Fire TV General] bradr00lzd00d1:
There's an free version. I think the difference is that it just has ads.

If I can find my mouse today I will test it out and report back.
[Fire TV General] bdscds:
installed classic words {scrabble likr game} and works with mouse I do not have a controller to test
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
THere is a free version? I must have missed it because I looked for it first....I can test it out too once i find it.....thanks!
[Fire TV General] mikespe:
uh...that's not PocketCasts?
[Fire TV General] deanemj:
In any case, that looks neat. Does it work well?
[Fire TV General] nba1341:
Great thread. Thanks.
[Fire TV General] bradr00lzd00d1:
It seems to work ok after you get everything setup with a mouse that you need to. I was playing super Mario sunshine through dolphin emu. It was somewhat playable, a bit laggy but that could be because my internet connection is not the fastest.

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I haven't seen ppsspp mentioned on here. I can confirm it is working using a 360 controller. I was playing kingdom hearts earlier and it was running pretty smooth.
[Fire TV General] member1:
any chance somebody could test the optimum online tv app? would greatly appreciate it
[Fire TV General] member1:
That would be greatly appreciated. Just would like to see if the app even loads. Thank you
[Fire TV General] Inertial:
Comcast Xfinity TV Go

Comast Xfinity TV Go works with a mouse and keyboard.
[Fire TV General] jljaries42@gmail.com:
ROM Buddy

Hello

Tested ROM Buddy with GENPlusDroid.

Downloaded Sonic Spinball ROM and it worked with some path changes.

Not on Play store. Google it. http://www.mediafire.com/download/8yeo2f2rfdenl9h/OUYA-PSX-GameBuddy.apk
[Fire TV General] vi3tl23n3gad3:
Working Sideloaded APK List - O/P Updated Daily

Just tested watchESPN. Works great.

Edit

Not sure why I went onto google play store and got the watch espn apk. But I kinda like it better than the espn app that comes with the firetv

Def needs a mouse and keyboard. I use Logitech k400r.
[Fire TV General] SteveSpark:
Hey Guys,

If you are looking for Airplay like capabilities on Fire TV, we just released the desktop mirroring app and web video casting Chrome browser extension for Fire TV.

Both Mac and Windows platforms are supported.

Would love to hear back how you liked it.

You can download the Spark apps, FREE for a limited time from sparkup dot tv

Best,

Steve
[Fire TV General] LordElysian:
LogoTV is the official app of the LOGO channel, a Viacom owned channel most famous for its show RuPaul's Drag Race. It can be found on the play store as "LogoTV". I just tried sideloading it on the Fire TV and the orientation is screwed up and is completely unnavigable with the remote or the game controller. I'll try and contact LOGO to port their app over.

Not sure if anyone else has reported it, but I've also tried 3DMark as well (on the play store) and while it had the proper orientation, it wouldn't allow me to download the diagnostic tests and there was no clear indicator of what on-screen buttons I pressed when using the Fire TV Remote, even though it worked in interacting with the app.

Hope that helps for the people that use those apps.
[Fire TV General] popypopy:
LordE, did you try an orientation changer? I've gotten several 'sideways' apps to work using one. Worth a try if you really want the app now.