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[Fire TV General] sic_lic1o1:
Can i install google play store as well? If so, can i just sideload google playstore and thats it?
[Fire TV General] Elysian893:
Couldn't tell you, I haven't tried.
[Fire TV General] motoatrix:
mine is out for delivery today, can't wait to get it and install XBMC
[Fire TV General] scottsdca:
For some reason I had a lot better luck side loading the apps from terminal emulator from my cell phone rather than the computer. Not sure why, but they kept failing thru the laptop. I just created a folder called apps on the root of the sdcard, did a backup thru astro file manager of all my apps, then moved those to the apps folder I created. Type the location path and copy to clipboard. Then adb connect ip. The adb install (app file path).apk I renamed the apps with long titles to simple ones. There's probably a lot easier way to do it, but this worked for me.
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
Thanks to all, for reply to my requests!

What about Web Browsing... It is possible to install and use an Web Browser, like Chrome or Pufin on the FireTV?

Anyone have installed and tested Netflix?
[Fire TV General] Elysian893:
What would be the point of installing the Netflix app? The baked in Netflix on this is great, IMO. Good interface, easy to navigate, it just works.

I set up Llama so that every time I launch the Photos app it loads Kodi instead. Now it's basically perfect.
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
Elysian893, thanks for letting me know that Netflix works!

I meant the same Netflix APP that is already installed in FireTV!

What about the web browsing, have you or anyone here tested any Browser APP?
[Fire TV General] lartomar2002:
How did you get your stick so fast? I ordered mine as soon as I saw the promo for it (Oct.27)@ $19.00 but my delivery date is Dec. 9. Was it available before Oct. 27?
[Fire TV General] runderekrun:
It escalated quickly. I ordered mine within an hour of it being announced and I am getting today.
[Fire TV General] scottsdca:
Does anyone know how to set up screen mirroring from a phone when you use that phone as a Hotspot for the firestick, thus you can't be on the same wifi network. I've tried a few apps but couldn't get it to work. The remote apps also require you to be on the same network. Is there any way around this if you don't have a home network. Also any word on rooting this if it's the same software as the firetv? Thanks.
[Fire TV General] dbdoshi:
Yes, you can install browsers. I use Firefox on mine, though the browser will be a scaled down version of the one you have on your computer.
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
Thanks for letting me know that we can install browsers on the FireTV-Stick, and that you are currently using Firefox!

I already know that the browser will be a scaled down version of the one we used on our computer, just wanted to know if it works or not, because no one have mentioned nothing about this topic...

Are there any other positive or negative things about the new Amazon-Fire-Stick, that you have found with nolmal use??
[Fire TV General] Y.G.:
Does it work with the remote?
[Fire TV General] dbdoshi:
No, you have to use KB/Mouse.
[Fire TV General] theman1111:
Sorry im a new to all this and im expecting my fire tv stick soon. Does side loading apps require root?

And did you apply the initial updates at start up
[Fire TV General] RickG13:
Sideloading does not require root. Just enable ADB debugging in settings and sideload away!
[Fire TV General] scottsdca:
By the way, I was able to side load aptoide.apk and download apps from that store so you may want to make that your first side load and try to just install the other apps from the store. I couldn't get screen mirroring to work but I could install allcast on both firetv and phone and cast tv shows from showbox and 1channel to the firetv. There's a cool YouTube video of an app developer mirroring their screen through xbmc but I couldn't figure that out either. Any ideas would be great. Hope these trial and errors help someone out.

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I'd really like some input on an app for a better remote control. I miss having a mouse. Is there a way to get the firetv to recognize my Logitech revue's keyboard?
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
How can I transfer and copy the APK files to the FireTV-Stick?

Hi RickG13 and scottsdca,

You have mentioned, that Sideloading does not require root and that we only will have to enable ADB debugging in settings?

Since, I already know That the USB Port on the FireTV Stick is only for the Power Supply, I would like to know how can I transfer and Copy the APK files to the FireTV-Stick?

It is necessary to connect (bluetoth or Wifi), and also use a PC to transfer the apk files to the FireTV-Stick or there is any other method to install the APPs on the FireTV-Stick??
[Fire TV General] motoatrix:
got mine yesterday, first initial plug in was a update, no way or no how to stop it, after the update and watched the little tutorial I was able to get into the settings and enable ADB and install from unknown apps, next i went into "About" settings and wrote down my Amazone Fire stick network IP. Go to my computer and launch Amazon FireTV Utility App which you can get it from kodi.wiki/view/Amazon_Fire_TV ( sorry, i don't know if live links are allow but i erase http://). Once i'm in Amazon FireTV Utility App put in your network IP for your Amazon Fire stick and connect, once you are connected there is an option to install apk. Click that and sideload your apks.
[Fire TV General] Rapheal:
Got Mine Today Cancelling Cable!

This thing ROCKS!! I have student amazon prime and I don't think I need cable any more...

How ever I would like know what I should load and if we can root this thing yet (I hate advertisements) I was reading the FireTV thread and was wondering if that was the same thing.. it's not :p so next I'm geeked about loading some apps on it any suggestions? And how do I back it up so I don't have a $20 brick on my hands..
[Fire TV General] retroben:
If you are already stuck without root capabilities on a later firmware,Wi-Fi Adblocker can be used to block ads without needing root,but only if you are actually connected through wi-fi,which is a guarantee for all FireTV Sticks anyway.

https://app.usb0.net/wifiadblock.en.html

Warning to FireTV users avoiding the OTA updates:this changes your DNS to the one it uses to block ads,which also disables OpenDNS domain blocking functions,thus allowing the update to happen unwanted.
[Fire TV General] sman789:
Has anyone tried side loading the unofficial Popcorn Time app? I just got mine delivered but cannot mess with it yet (at work :().
[Fire TV General] slickerxcuh:
Anyone figure out how to boot directly to xbmc?. Opening the app through the application menu could be tedious for someone who is not Tech savvy ie my parents
[Fire TV General] Tinwarble:
Sideload Llama and set it up to automatically launch Kodi/XBMC.
[Fire TV General] slickerxcuh:
Thanks will try that
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
For those that already got a FIreTV Stick & have had a HP Touchpad or any other device that needs a powered OTG setup or that own something like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Micro-USB-H...100-i9300-i9220-i9250-N7100-XOOM/151235171579

Can you please test if a Y-OTG setup will let us power the FireTV Stick & connect a Mouse to the FireTV Stick...

Something like this both with/without the HUB... Using the FireTV Sticks USB Power adapter for power.

[IMG="1"]http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1419182&d=1350824252[/IMG]
[Fire TV General] Ashhong:
Has anybody experienced issues with Netflix? Mine does not stream properly. The video freezes and no audio comes out for a few seconds, and then I hear a few seconds of sped of chipmunk audio. Not sure what the problem is. Amazon Prime Videos works just fine. The only thing I have done to my stick is prevent it from updating on initial setup, and blocked the domains for checking updates.
[Fire TV General] ckong1:
How do you connect a Kb/Mouse?
[Fire TV General] dbdoshi:
You can buy something like, Logitech K400. You put the receiver in the USB port of your FTV or you can use a USB hub. This KB also includes touch pad for mouse. Once hooked up, you simply use it just like any other keyboard or mouse.
[Fire TV General] ckong1:
I see, I thought you were using the Fire Stick. Fire Stick doesn't have a usb port.
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Only BlueTooh works on the FireTV Sticks. And only after sideloading/installing Settings.apk
[Fire TV General] danknasty:
I just tried out of curiosity (i've never even heard of this app before). It installs and looks great when i boot it up but it seems like it needs a mouse to navigate anything because all i can do is scroll up and down the movie screen with the fire stick remote i'm unable to watch anything.
[Fire TV General] theman1111:
Can you upload the settings apk you used for the fire tv stick
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
I don't have a FireTV Stick yet... Should get them later today... But this is the Settings.apk I found I plan to use.. Report back how it goes.. Got it from a FireTV post here..
[Fire TV General] ckong1:
Thanks, will give it a try when I get back home from the office.
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
Thanks Y314K for uploading the Setting.apk!

I don't have a FireTV Stick yet... I will receive it next week!

So, the BlueTooh works on the FireTV Stick, but we will have to use this Setting APP to enable the Bluetooth?

Does the FireTV-Stick not have any similar setting APP, that we will have to Side-load this new one?

Thanks again for your help!
[Fire TV General] BonezMontana:
Anyone having success side loading apps via adbFire? I want to get kodi installed but it isn't installing. ***EDIT*** Other apps install fine, for some reason Kodi won't. Gotham works fine though!
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
I think there is from the Amazon-APP-Store an APP called "TVMC", however I am not sure if it shows "Available", or if it can be downloaded/installed on the FireTV-Stick....

This TVMC APP is the same XBMC, only with another name!

Do yourself a search for "TVMC" at the Amazon-APP-Store and try install from there...

Please let us know if it works.
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Yeah.. Amazon did not include away to fully control/use BT on both of their FireTV devices...

http://www.tvaddons.ag/tvmc-android/ Just get he APK to sideload there... The Addon's have been acting a bit odd lately but that is a problem with the Addons not with TVMC..
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
Thanks Y314K for your quick reply and the www.tvaddons.ag link!

As I have mentioned before, "TVMC" is available also from the "Amazon-APP-Store", but since I don't have received my FireTv-Stick, I not sure if it shows "Available" when searching with the FireTV-Stick, or if it can be installed directly from Amazon....

So, if the TVMC is available also from Amazon, may be we not have to sideload from thewww.tvaddons.ag site?
[Fire TV General] ckong1:
SSuccessfully sideloaded settings.apk, unfortunately it doesn't work. A click on anything force closes the app.
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Did not know they had added their APK to the Amazon Store. To bad it's not listed as a FireTV app. Seems it's not listed as being FireTV compatiable but if you install from Amazon or even if you don't & you sideload but then add the Amazon app to your Amazon account & sync on the FireTV. This will add a TVMC icon in the Recent menu... Not bad.. Thanks for the info...

Wonder if there is another version that some others might be using to get it work.. Will ask around... Try clearing Data & cache on it & try again..
[Fire TV General] meekrawb:
I tried it with a wired keyboard and it didn't work. I don't have a wired mouse to test with.
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Yeah.. Seems for some reason it doesn't have what it needs for it to work. I do wonder if installing Settings.apk might get it to work or there might be some settings in the Settings.apk to get it to work... ??? I think most tried to do it without that installed.
[Fire TV General] meekrawb:
Just tried using settings.apk but the language and input screen kicks back to the apps screen. The keyboard lights don't come on at all either. Same thing with a wireless mouse. Maybe it is my OTG adapter.

At least my Bluetooth keyboard works...
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Seems to be Amazon OTG/USB blocking us... http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-stick-will-not-accept-a-usb-keyboard-or-mouse/ Folks have been throwing the kitchen sync at it.. But it just doesn't work. BT devices & this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wukongtv.wkremote.client.en&hl=en are the only options at the moment until there is a Root method...
[Fire TV General] theman1111:
What kind of bluetooth devices would work with the fire stick?
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
Most mouse, keyboard & hybrid keyboards with touchpad for mouse mostly seem to work. If you check around very few BT devices have not worked with the FTV Stick... Even the Nyko Play Pad Pro witch comes with mouse mode works with it & it can be used as a gamepad too. Just got one.. Got it charging. Plan to get 3 more tomorrow..

Here are some of the options folks have mention have worked for them. I have not personally tested any of them. Just sharing the feedback from others.

http://www.amazon.com/Rii-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Built-/dp/B004I4RW8C

http://www.amazon.com/QQ-Tech®-Wireless-Bluetooth-Keyboard-Handheld/dp/B00BALK9CM

http://www.amazon.com/Playpad-Android-Bluetooth-PC-Mac-Linux/dp/B0092ZEINO/ref=pd_cp_kinh_3

http://www.amazon.com/PlayPad-Pro-A...=1417303488&sr=1-1&keywords=nyko+play+pad+pro

http://www.gamestop.com/android/accessories/nyko-play-pad-pro-tablet-controller/104098

The Nyko Play Pad Pro's are not as good as any of the console options. But 1/4 of the price + Mouse Mode. You can't beat it....
[Fire TV General] theman1111:
Thanks man I really appreciate it imma head over and buy myself one

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Has anyone been able to install the firedtv launcher on the fire stick or does it require root
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
If you head over to that Launcher's thread you'll see that some one did install it on their FTV Stick & posted pics...
[Fire TV General] capitansky:
Wow I can't get one nyko play pad all stores around are out stock I've installed wkremote and works very well
[Fire TV General] ckong1:
Thanks for the tip on the WK remote, works great.

Anyone else trying to use NFL Gamepass on the fire stick?
[Fire TV General] liemydude:
Does netflix work for you all? It keeps freezing on my after a few frames.
[Fire TV General] KidJoe:
Works fine for me. It just looks a little blurry/fuzzy compared to watching using the Netflix app built into my Sony TV (kdl40w5100).
[Fire TV General] scottsdca:
Can you use WK remote if you use the hotspot on your phone to run the firetv stick? Or does your phone and firetv have to be on the same Wi-Fi network? Are too l there any options that will work with this setup? Thanks.
[Fire TV General] ulises.rodriguez:
How to Install Google-Play-Store on the FireTV-Stick??

I don't know if this is possible or not, but I would like to know if anyone have already installed the Google-Play-Store, and the 4 other companion APPs, to be able to use on the FireTV-Stick some Google APP... Without Rooting the FireTV-Stick??

Google Framework

Google Login Service

Google Play Services

Google Play Store

Like is already possible on the Amazon-Fire-Phone (without rooting the phone):

http://www.yourbountyhunter.org/firephone/
[Fire TV General] k400buoy:
:highfive:

sideloaded settings.apk to the fire stick, but when I launch the app and "search for devices" under the bluetooth heading - it won't find the K400 keyboard... what am I doing wrong?

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sideloaded settings.apk to the fire stick, but when I launch the app and "search for devices" under the bluetooth heading - it won't find the K400 keyboard... what am I doing wrong?
[Fire TV General] dk1keith:
Isn't the K400 wifi? the one I have has a wifi dongle you plug into USB...I have the K400r. maybe mine is different
[Fire TV General] k400buoy:
hahaha of course you're right! I'm an idiot!!! it's wi-fi and not blue tooth!?!?!?! :good: thank you :good:
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
K400 and most Logitech products use a proprietary unified USB dongle. So they will never work on an FTVS. (No working USB hardware)

If what your needing is a mouse option. Then purchase this app: http://xdaforums.com/fire-tv/themes-apps/useful-app-to-ftv-stick-remote-mouse-t3185049

PlayStore: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fluxii.android.mousetoggleforfiretv

iTunesStore: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mouse-toggle-for-fire-tv/id1038810310?mt=8

It will let you use your FTV or FTVS remote as a mouse. You can always just use the onscreen keyboard to type things. It's both available on the PlayStore & on the iTunes Store.

PM me if you purchase it. Got some ?'s regarding the app that I might need you to test out.
[Fire TV General] sandman512:
OK, I am new to VPNS, so please bare with me. I have an Amazon Firestick with KODI installed on it. Ideally, I would like to have a VPN on this device and all my other devices for that matter. What would be the best way to go about this? Thanks!
[Fire TV General] Y314K:
The best if not only answer is the router vpn method. And if you need some devices on VPN & some off VPN for things like banking or PayPal. Then the double router method is best.

https://vpntips.com/how-to-unblock-any-digital-media-player/

:good:
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pride_kr:
Guys, I try to copy and delete pictures on SDCard with several file explorers, but

all of them give me the message that KK 4.4+ doesnt let me do that anymore

Is there any way to bypass this?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Envious_Data:
You can mod the platforms.xml(google it its easy enough to find)

You can use xposed module HandleExternalStorage
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pride_kr:
Ok, I presume I need to be rooted right?

Shoud I hve bootloader unlocked too?

Thanks in advance
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] o0 Matt 0o:
If you dont have root, just use File Commander that comes preinstalled on the phone. It's a system app so should be able to read/write on the sd card with no issues.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pride_kr:
Thank you guys
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Q&A for ROM (GSM) --XPlayStation V15 (ICS By Frago)--

Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.

Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for ROM (GSM) --XPlayStation V15 (ICS By Frago)--. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.

Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy! :)
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brianpro700:
wifi not working ?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lefteris Fragiadakis (Frago):
Is working
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bigsmoke9250:
Hi frago. I installed your custom rom its awsome but i have a problem with it. The problem is my phone starts random reboot when i flash your rom i am using lupus ics v12 480p and also i did clean install any solutions?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BlackSpirits:
Thank U.

I am anxious. Do you have any estimate for when?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] joshua10796:
Sir. Can I flash this with xperia neo l or not? If it's possible what's the recommended kernel?

Sent from my HTC One_M8
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pat2014sj:
keyboard missing

Hi there, I just flashed the slim rom. But the keyboard doesnt pop up when I tried to enter the wifi password. Can anyone help me? In the meantime, I am going to install third party keyboard. Thank you.
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nistelrooyfelix:
wifi eeror..

I just download and install v16.. after that i want to connect wifi with password.. but not connect.. it say connection error.. how to fix this?? Plis help..
[HTC Sensation] theconverter:
Here's a question for you all, I have a htc sensation Z710e, it was running ics stock rom with hboot 1.27.0000 and s-on and due to some fault or other i could not enter recovery( just looped and booted to rom ), so i s-off'ed and flashed cm9 all working ok however I still cannot boot into recovery but if I flash cwm I can use recovery once, next time I try recovery the phone loops a couple of times then boot's into cm9, so ever time I need recovery i have to reflash it, I've tried 4ext and twrp all with the same results,

Anybody got any ideas.
[HTC Sensation] TheCheshireMan:
What firmware are you running? Try updating to firmware 3.33, also CM9 is really outdated, you should probably look for a newer ROM. Use 4Ext, trust me, it's the best on Sensation. Here's latest 4Ext and CM11 if you need the links.

4Ext Updater

CM11 by Ivanich

Check your firmware, run 4ext updater as root, try pressing Volume Up (+) to enter recovery if it doesn't work through advanced reboot. Or try booting into fastboot (volume down) and then selecting Recovery.
[HTC Sensation] theconverter:
Many thanks now working a treat:good:
[General Topics] anish_:
I know bluestack has been the best android emulator on pc for quite a few time. But now that a new emulator andy has been released, i have read that it has better compatabily and is better than blustacks. So guys should i just stick with bluestacks or switch to andy ? any !deas?
[General Topics] electrikjesus:
In my opinion, they both stink compared to this http://www.windroye.com
[General Topics] jeff425:
Try Andy. Their latest version .41 is awesome..!

This is the CHANGELOG;

- Downloads offline installer

- Remote Control support

- Camera support

- Mic support

- Location support

- Better app compatibility

- Better performance

- Lower CPU usage

- Added ability to change the resolution

- Added ability to start in fullscreen

- Added ability to start without the toolbar

- New HandyAndy Launcher (which support multiple ANDY instances)

- Toolbar now automatically hides when not in use

- Fixed issues with messaging and VoIP apps

- Faster and more reliable app installs

- Numerous under-the-hood changes to insure stability

I personally tried it, I think they are better than Bluestacks!
[General Topics] MAD DEVIL:
oh yeah i think i have to try andy :)
[General Topics] TeleFragger:
I'm running .41 and it runs great... .42 not so good...

Running it on windows surface pro 2 with touchscreen.
[General Topics] Hovatek:
Genymotion rocks
[General Topics] HuskersRule:
I like Andy over bluestacks but I haven't tried anything else.
[General Topics] seejay47:
Try Andy , the compatibility is a little bit better.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanime:
For those buying Sony Xperia Z3 and Z3C phones from eBay wholesale sellers, do you get any warranty from Sony? Or this is a done deal, no return kind of thing?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erasat:
Well, I can't tell you for sure but as soon as I registered both of my D6633 and now the D6603 both have the Warranty Information in there, don't remember the exact date for the D6633 but it was until December 2015, and now my D6603 says valid Until 17/01/2016.

Why it is more than a year? I don't have a clue but I registered my D6603 last Monday (10/21) and it says valid until 17/01/2016, so about 15 months, not bad.
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hanime:
That sounds good. Did you buy yours from eBay as well? If so, which seller?
[Xperia Z3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] erasat:
Both are from eBay, the D6603 was the one that listed as $599 when everybody else had it over $740, he sold tons of them, seller is techno.trading.house and the D6633 was from never-msrp.