Does anyone know what app to use to sideload to the newly released 4k fire tv stick 3rd gen all apps have problems sending apk files to the new stick now.
Do Search for either of 2 methods:
1. Using ES File Explorer and its network function
2. Use an OTG cable so you can use a USB stick to load apps using any file manager
I've found the easiest way is install apps2fire on your phone/tablet. Install the apk you want on that - then it will upload/install directly to the stick (turn on adb in dev menu on stick) - I tjhink it might require the fire tv remote app as well. it can also copy files.also, do a voice search for "downloader" on the firestick - the challenge is typing urls.
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Before going on this will require you to use a mouse apk. Either wukong, droidmote, or mouse for firetv will work. I would also like to add that I only own a firestick on 5.2.1.0 and have not tested on firetv gen 1 or 2.
For those who Are rooted and want Playstation Vue on there Firestick and FireTV. First you must have xposed installed. There are risks of bricking your Firestick because of no recovery. I am no way responsible for any damages that occur to your devices. This is just a guide to help others that cannot open playstation vue because of root.
1. Go to the link below and download and install xposed if you don't already have it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/guide-xposed-fire-stick-t3413887
2. Once installed, open xposed then find and download Rootcloak. Goto modules and check the box on the right using the remote mouse apk or wukong remote.
3. Download the attached playstation vue apk which is a firetv version.
4. Push it to your firetv or stick with adb or apps2fire.
5. Now open Rootcloak and click add remove apps. Scroll up and over to the 3 dots. Click and add custom app. Now input these 3 package names. Or you can find the installed apps package name on your device, but these are the ones I've found. It doesn't hurt to cover all of them.
com.snei.vue.android
com.snei.vue.firetv
com.snei.vue.firetv-1
6. Restart your Firestick or FireTV
That's it! That's how I got the playstation vue apk to work on my firestick with root.
If this helped you out hit the thanks button, enjoy!
How can I get OpenVPN working with Kodi & Do I need to root my Amazon Fire TV Stick?
Hi,
Currently I've done a really weird hacky way of getting my VPN working...
1. Installed NordVPN via Apps2Fire
2. Installed KodiOnBoot via Apps2Fire
3. Setup NordVPN to Boot on Launch
4. Setup KodiOnBoot to Launch Kodi after 120 Seconds of Screen Timeout (Alternatively I can just press Home & Load Kodi manually)
NordVPN was a nussiance to get it to where I've managed to get it to so far because you can't scroll down in the settings correctly. Likewise the same problem with OpenVPN's application, I can't scroll down so I can't even get that app to boot...
However in Kodi there is an OpenVPN app you can download via https://brianhornsby.com/kodi_addons/openvpn however when trying to setup that it just tells me to Check the Log because it failed to connect to the .opvn file yet I can't find the log and I have a feeling its to do with root/su.
Any ideas what I should do to get around this?
Thanks
FTV gen 3 seems to block multiple methods of sideloading apk's (downloader app, browser, apps2fire app etc.) Is sideloading stopad apk possible? Are there any other ad blocking solutions?
This one is very good >>blokada
waynezo said:
FTV gen 3 seems to block multiple methods of sideloading apk's (downloader app, browser, apps2fire app etc.) Is sideloading stopad apk possible? Are there any other ad blocking solutions?
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Surely it still has adb support
If so enable adb in dev options
On a pc download adb (minimal adb will do)
Open a command prompt at the adb location - also put the app apk you want to install here
Type
adb connect insert your fire device ip address here
adb devices
(check its showing a connected device)
adb install nameofapp.apk
Iv got a firestick v2 but this method should work across any android device unless they have modified adb which I doubt Google would allow
I have an old Gen 1 firestick that has latest kodi on it and an iptv service as well as some other addons, and all works fine allbeit slow sometimes, so i upgraded to the latest and great 4k version with all it's audio spying gumf, however if i remember rightly there was a "fair" bit involved in getting to the stage to allow kodi to go on and run the add ons, is this still the case with the 4k version because all the links i have seen point to something called "Aptoide TV and this seem to allow you to run kodi and stuff like that but it also seems a gateway to other add ons and i don't want that i just to root/jailbreak the stick throw kodi on and install the addons i know i like or just instal kodi and away you go which in my simple mind means no jailbreaking is needed is it that simple nowadays?
Aptoide is just a 3rd party app store
There's two ways you can get any app onto a firestick that I use
1 - adb via pc
2 - adb via app on phone
If using option one download app to pc & also get adb set up (there's loads of guides about adb so Google that)
Enable adb on the firestick in dev options
Note down the ip address of the firestick from about device section
In a command prompt on pc type
adb connect ip_of_firestick
adb devices
adb install nameofapp.apk
For option two
Download app to phone
Download apps2fire from playstore
Enable adb on firestick in dev options
Note down firestick ip addres
Enter firestick ip address in apps2fire settings
Select arrow at top to install app
Navigate to where apk is
Note that apps2fire may fail on first connection - just connect again & it should work
Is there a possibility in the future for a stable Lineage OS rom for the Fire TV Stick 4K? I'm already seeing Lineage OS available for other Fire TV devices, not the 4K Fire TV Stick. At this point I'm already tired of Fire OS and it's limitations. I've disabled system applications to see what they do to debloat my Fire TV Stick 4k, searched and searched numerous times on what these packages do, no luck. Is there also a chance to fully replace the Fire TV launcher with a home selection prompt built in? It'd be interesting to see a zip file to download that contains a home selection to whatever launcher you want and having the ability to get Firestarter and Firestopper work again. Disabling Not in my house didn't solve the problem, I'm looking deeper with this issue. There's a lot of problems with Fire OS itself lacking settings to enable usage access, the full developer options and not just apps from unknown sources and adb debugging, my goal with the stick is to remove everything Amazon done to make these apps as their "blacklist" there seems to be an automation within the system that prevents you from making these apps work. Help would be very much appreciated to solve this for all Fire TV users with root permissions and twrp
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Is there a possibility in the future for a stable Lineage OS rom for the Fire TV Stick 4K? I'm already seeing Lineage OS available for other Fire TV devices, not the 4K Fire TV Stick. At this point I'm already tired of Fire OS and it's limitations. I've disabled system applications to see what they do to debloat my Fire TV Stick 4k, searched and searched numerous times on what these packages do, no luck. Is there also a chance to fully replace the Fire TV launcher with a home selection prompt built in? It'd be interesting to see a zip file to download that contains a home selection to whatever launcher you want and having the ability to get Firestarter and Firestopper work again. Disabling Not in my house didn't solve the problem, I'm looking deeper with this issue. There's a lot of problems with Fire OS itself lacking settings to enable usage access, the full developer options and not just apps from unknown sources and adb debugging, my goal with the stick is to remove everything Amazon done to make these apps as their "blacklist" there seems to be an automation within the system that prevents you from making these apps work. Help would be very much appreciated to solve this for all Fire TV users with root permissions and twrp
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No LineageOS yet for Mantis on Fire TV threads. Can you only customize/modify your Fire TV into full stock Android:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/customizing-fire-tv-stick-4k-mantis-t4025723
You want to grant your app's usage access permission using ADB:
Code:
adb shell
pm grant <package-name-here> android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS
//Example
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS