Develop Bugs

[Q] Fire TV Web browser and flash player for watching over the internet

Hello
I have the Amazon Fire TV and even though it has 100s of applications installed, it does not have an Internet browser - is there a way to get the browser so then I can watch what I like as I do on my laptop/PC?
Thanks

FireFox on Android tries to be as close to the PC counterpart as possible,and not only does it support flash,it also has that Shumway add-on to try out.
Otherwise,there is a handful of other browsers that also support flash.
For any,you need to install the flash player app from archived flash player versions.
https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html
Scroll down to find the "for Android 4.0" section with the latest updated final 11.1 version apk of Flash Player.

Thanks for the reply. This is an Amazon Fire TV box, not a mobile phone. I have no idea how to download anything into it. I only have a remote control for it and the box is connected to my TV. Whatever applications are on this box they were downloaded automatically, without my involvement.

If you want a browser,you need to hook a keyboard to your FireTV via USB (Logitech K400r works) or get a bluetooth keyboard.
Sideloading requires ADB normally at first,and FireFox for Android can get annoying when the onscreen keyboard pops up randomly and forces unwanted navigation.
There is an old thread with instructions for ADB installment and usage for sideloading,but I just don't have time to look it up,sorry.
I don't know if settings.apk works without root when changing the default IME to something like null keyboard to stop the onscreen keyboard from popping up.

Charter Spectrum app on Firestick?

I am trying to use my firestick to cut cable cost some. And I was told that the Charter app lets me view all of my content, unfortunately on the amazon store I can download to android devices besides my fire stick. Is there a way around this..?

buffalosolja42 said:
I am trying to use my firestick to cut cable cost some. And I was told that the Charter app lets me view all of my content, unfortunately on the amazon store I can download to android devices besides my fire stick. Is there a way around this..?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you ever get this to work?

mejdam said:
did you ever get this to work?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used this to install a variety of apps to my Fire TV Stick.
sideloadfiretv dotcom

Has anyone got this to work. Side loaded on rooted Fire TV gen 1, get error code C117 when trying to watch video. Charter boxes have been down for a day now. Watching on tablets is only option right now.

Playstore app to apk converter & copy playstore links (Google search)
Download spectrum TV apk
Firetv/Fire TV Sticks:
Sideload
(Google hint: adb fire -pc- or app 2 fire -Android app-)
Install:
Mouse toggle apk
Spectrum tv apk
Android tv & Android Boxes:
Place apk on flash drive
Plug in
Get file manager
Navigate to USB drive install apk
Use mouse (USB) or get remote with mouse
A little annoying to use but works
Shield should be the same
But if you have the full playstore
Can someone get a root file manager
Copy the base apk for stectrum tv app for the shield
I want to test it on a firestick and see if it fixes the landscape issue when picking channels
Use ultimate rotation app to fix landscape problem.

Philips pus7303 Android TV

Hi,
I purchased a Philips 50PUS7303/12 a few days ago and although very happy with the screen quality I was very disappointed to find that the TV doesn't have the full Play Store or the ability to sideload apps and this was the main reason for going for this Android TV as it just fitted within my budget. Can anyone offer a way to get around this limitation (Philips are shooting themselves in the foot by making it this restrictive). I wanted to install ITV Hub, All 4 and My5, along with TV Catchup as freeview is bad in my area.
Another issue I have still related to the TV, is how to get proper 'Freesat' with EPG. Most of the channels have no name and they are in no proper order. Is there any way to address this.
Thanks in advance for any help that can be offered.
Regards,
Robert.

I also plan on purchasing this TV (i.e the 65") and was interested in installing apks. From what I've read on reviews on Amazon UK, you should be able to do this by enabling "unknown sources" from the Google security settings, put any .apk files that you have on a USB and use a file explorer (e.g ES File explorer) to find the USB directory and install the .apk files from there. Should be a piece of cake.
Let me know it this works as this is one of the main reasons why I am interested in buying this smart TV.

Hi jpapadami,
I tried doing that and was able to install ITV Hub, All 4 and My5, but of these apps would show on screen. Going to setting and apps I was able to see each application but was unable to open any of them. ES file explorer installed OK and I was also able to install Modbro.
Regards,
Robert.

Hi, oldish thread but I just got the same TV on a black Friday deal. However its not worth keeping the tv if I cant get itvhub and other UK catch-up apps to work.
I can side load the apps made for non TV devices, but i really want the TV versions as they work better with the remote.
Closest I can find is an xda thread from 2016 where someone pulled the apps from a fire TV device then removed the Amazon requirements from them so they would work on any Android TV device, unfortunately those apks don't work anymore. But I think that looks like the best way?
I've also had a poke around on my Sony android TV, which has all the catch-up apps linked to youview, but I can't find any apks to pull and even if I could i suspect they will be locked to Sony

You can always use aptiode for the apps and use tv app repo to link them / create shortcuts on the main menu.

orhtun01 said:
You can always use aptiode for the apps and use tv app repo to link them / create shortcuts on the main menu.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi, complete novice here, how is this done?
Do I install aptiode on the tv and then that will install my apps?
Thanks

Southy007 said:
Hi, complete novice here, how is this done?
Do I install aptiode on the tv and then that will install my apps?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You need to side load aptoide. Search Google and look for the app called TV APP Repo. It wi create the shortcuts on the leenback launcher.

orhtun01 said:
You need to side load aptoide. Search Google and look for the app called TV APP Repo. It wi create the shortcuts on the leenback launcher.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Southy007 said:
Hi, complete novice here, how is this done?
Do I install aptiode on the tv and then that will install my apps?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
orhtun01 said:
You can always use aptiode for the apps and use tv app repo to link them / create shortcuts on the main menu.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi...
the Thread is a bit older but thats not important. To install any other Apps that are not to find in Android-Tv Play-Store is that simple as to dig in your nose xD
first go to Play-Store and install a file explorer like x-plore to your Tv.
Now you can download any App---apk with you Computer and put it on a USB-Stick or USB-HDD/SSD. Transfer the portable device with your own Hands from PC to Tv Connect the portable Device to USB on the Tv and open the file-explorer. OpenRoot of the portable Device where the apk from the App is in. Choose the apk file and install it to Tv. If you now have a custom Launcher on Tv like sideload-Launcher or ATV-Launcher. Lte your installed Apps shown in this Launcher cause in the stock-Launcher not all Apps would be listet and showing.
Thats all...that easy right.
solong
speedson

Toshiba 50" fire TV edition?

Is there a thread for it?
I use downloader to try and get an apk, but to install, I get a phone screen style popup and option to install or cancel at bottom right, but it acts like a touch screen mouse doesn't move around on screen.

Toshiba 50" fire TV edition?
jpwhre said:
Is there a thread for it?
I use downloader to try and get an apk, but to install, I get a phone screen style popup and option to install or cancel at bottom right, but it acts like a touch screen mouse doesn't move around on screen.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The last time I did this with a Fire TV, I had to install an app called downloader. It’s in the store. Maybe try that?
My only other suggestion is if they have a remote with a keyboard or a touchpad, that might help you out.
You can also try using the firetv app from a smartphone or tablet.

Simple
Devices & Software -> Install unknown apps - allow
Download X-plore or ES and click permission "allow" to write in storage
Ideal is to have local NAS where you can store all fav apps, but both file managers will give you wifi file transfer in case you want to use your PC.
I guess thats it
Enjoy

Fire TV. Cannnot Share Screen

Hi!
I've the Hotmart Sparkle APP on my P20 Pro:
Hotmart - Apps on Google Play
With the Hotmart app, you can expand your knowledge or build a digital business.
play.google.com
The APP itself can share the videos to another device wireless. But is not working
I tried AirScreen and it doesnt' be able to load
I tried to install the APK on Fire TV and start but closes inmediately
Any other ways to revieve a shared video ? Anyway to MOD the APK to works on Fire TV directly?
Thanks!!