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In this episode, I announce major changes to the AFTVnewscast format moving forward. I then go over all the new features in the new 5.2.4.1 Fire TV update and much more! The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded April 7th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: AFTVnews YouTube Channel Amazon Fire TV Stick 2 with Alexa arrives in the UK Fire TV Stick 2 in the UK Software update 5.2.4.1 rolling out to all Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models — Adds new interface to 1st-gen devices How Fire TV updates work and why they take so long Amazon Fire TV & Stick can now monitor data usage and alert you when you’ve reached a data cap You can now select from 3 video quality settings on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick now support Voice Search for YouTube Alexa added to all Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models in the UK and Germany New Kodi website causing issues with ES File Explorer sideloading — Easy Fix Downloader App How to sideload Kodi using Downloader Amazon is working on a Silk Web Browser for the Fire TV How to install and use Amazon’s Silk Web Browser on the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Downloader app for Amazon Fire TV reaches One Million Users Westinghouse’s four Amazon Fire TV Edition televisions pass FCC approval All Fire TV Edition television articles Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Fire TV Edition televisions will have dedicated Netflix button 10 new things we now know about Amazon’s Fire TV Edition televisions Personal Twitter: @Elias Downloader v1.1.2 Favorites sneak peak image How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick Fire TV update 5.2.1.1 contains new “Not In My House” system app for more sophisticated app blocking Downloader APK direct download Amazon Fire TV Software Version Page Wireshark AFTVnews Facebook Page AFTVnews Community Facebook Group Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I go over the next generation Fire TV that leaked this week in extreme detail. I also discuss which devices we can expect to be updated to Fire OS 7. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded March 24th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Exclusive: Amazon to release new mid-tier Fire TV model with 4K, HDR, and Android 7 Leaked Benchmark for AFTN Comparing h.264 vs h.265 video playback on the Fire TV 1, 2, and Fire TV Stick Fire OS 7 likelihood on existing Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models Developer preview announced for Android 5.0 Lollipop based Fire OS 5 Amazon breaking even on Fire TV hardware Amazon Appstore and Fire TV likely launching soon in India Voot app Voot Kids app More evidence Amazon will soon launch the Fire TV in India Kodi version 17.1 has been released Kodi Short URL: bit.ly/kodi171 Downloader App Downloader Sideload Guide App Deal: Mezzmo media player app down from $4.80 to $1.49 Mezzmo app App Deal: Black Mountain Run game down from $1.99 to FREE Black Mountain Run app Moto G5 Plus and Alcatel A30 are the newest Amazon Prime Exclusive Phones All Prime Exclusive Phones Moto G5 Plus Alcatel A30 Vudu sideloading Launching apps and videos with Alexa is now working on the Amazon Fire TV Amazon Troubleshooting for blank Fire TV screen How to partially or entirely move Kodi data to external USB or MicroSD storage Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I go over details of how aps can recommend content on the Fire TV home screen. I also go over everything there is to know about playing videos from external storage. I also talk about new Alexa and Amazon Echo features coming soon. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded March 17th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Here’s how recommended content from 3rd-party apps work on the Amazon Fire TV How to play videos from external microSD or USB drives on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick USB OTG cable How to use an NTFS microSD card or USB drive with a rooted Fire TV How to play files larger than 4GB off the Fire TV’s FAT32 USB storage in Kodi Comparing h.264 vs h.265 video playback on the Fire TV 1, 2, and Fire TV Stick VLC Sideload Guide Kodi SPMC MrMC Plex Cloud exits beta and is now available to all Plex Pass subscribers Plex app Amazon Fire TV gets new Discovery, Science Channel, I.D., TLC, and Animal Planet apps Discovery Channel app Science Channel app Investigation Discovery app TLC app Animal Planet app Cable network truTV releases new app for the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick truTV app New 2017 NCAA March Madness app with Live Stream arrives on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick NCAA March Madness app App Deal: Super Pixalo down from $0.99 to FREE Super Pixalo app App Deal: Dissonance – Interactive Novelette down from $0.99 to FREE Dissonance: An Interactive Novelette app Amazon Echo can now be connected to Bluetooth speakers Audio synchronization coming to the Amazon Echo and Echo Dot for whole home audio support Amazon adds full Alexa capabilities to their iPhone app Amazon app on iTunes Kodi TV Guide Add-on Alex Skill TV Guides How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I go over new apps and app deals. I talk about the new version of my Downloader app with a built in web browser and the new Facebook app. I also go over app deals and then talk about YouTube TV and what it means ot the streaming TV industry. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded March 3rd 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Fire TV and Fire TV Stick connection issues today are due to Amazon server outages Downloader app v1.1.1 update for Fire TV adds built-in Web Browser Downloader app Lon Seidman’s YouTube Channel Lon’s video about Downloader app AFTVnews.com/Downloader Facebook releases video app for the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Facebook app App Deal: PAC-MAN Championship Edition down from $4.99 to FREE PAC-MAN Championship Edition DX game App Deal: Headlines – RSS Reader down from $1.49 to FREE Headlines – RSS Feed Reader for TV app AFTVnews RSS Feed App Deal: Watchit – Reddit client down from $0.99 to FREE Watchit app Amazon’s Alexa may soon distinguish between different voices Exclusive: Amazon to release home security camera with possible Alexa integration Amazon security camera high-res image YouTube unveiled their upcoming $35 a month TV service How to install and setup BusyBox on the Amazon Fire TV How to add Google’s Voice Assistant to Alexa on the Amazon Echo and Fire TV How to partially or entirely move Kodi data to external USB or MicroSD storage Fire TV Edition televisions Amazon’s new Fire TV Game Controller has an accelerometer Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I talk about the Fire TV Stick 2 being announced for the UK and Germany, as well as Alexa coming to those devices. I then go over a bunch of new and updated app news like MrMC v3, a WiFi analyzer app, and more. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded February 24th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Exclusive: Fire TV Stick 2 and Alexa on Fire TV in the UK and Germany to be announced this week Amazon Fire TV Stick 2 with Alexa announced for the UK and Germany Fire TV Stick 2 for £39.99 in the UK Fire TV Stick 2 for 39,99 € in Germany Alexa is coming to existing Amazon Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks in the UK and Germany MrMC v3.0 adds support for Kodi 17 databases, full DVD playback, Plex transcoding, and more MrMC app on Amazon Comparing h.264 vs h.265 video playback on the Fire TV 1, 2, and Fire TV Stick Video comparing h.264 vs h.265 Playback Crunchyroll brings their massive Anime streaming service to the Amazon Fire TV Crunchyroll app New myNetLyzer app tests your WiFi network on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Sticks myNetLyzer app Contradiction video murder mystery game makes Android debut on the Fire TV Contradiction game Facebook will be releasing a video app for the Amazon Fire TV Amazon Echo rumored to gain voice calling capabilities Amazon’s Alexa now has over 10,000 3rd-party skills Top Alexa Skills Alexa can now finally read thermostat values without needing to use a Skill Google adds native DVR support for HDHomeRun to Android TV HDHomeRun Amazon’s Fire TV Edition televisions NVIDIA Shield TV Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I discuss the new disabling feature of the Prime Photos app on the Fire TV. I also talk about upcoming changes to the home screen revolving around recommended content. Then I show off the new hands-free capabilities of the Amazon Tap portable Alexa speaker. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded February 10th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Prime Photos app on the Amazon Fire TV can now be disabled to save internal storage space Amazon Fire TV Device Software Updates Page Amazon Drive More apps will be able to recommend content on the Fire TV home screen in the near future App Deal: Google Photos, Flickr, and Shutterfly photo apps down from $3.99 to $2.99 pFolio for Google Photos FlickFolio for Flickr ShutterFolio for Shutterfly Alexa Voice Service now available for the UK and Germany Devices with Alexa Amazon Tap speakers can respond to hands-free Alexa commands with latest software update Amazon Tap on Amazon HDMI Splitter Donate The Tick How to install the Google Play Store on the Fire TV 2 running Fire OS 5 How to install Android TV’s Google Play Music app on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick without root XDA Google Play Music Thread Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Software Update History Kodi Wiki – Keymap Page Kodi Wiki – Fire TV Page Plex releases new Alexa Skill for full voice control of the media center app Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I discuss when I think Amazon will announce new Fire TV hardware like a 3rd-gen device. I talk about Kodi 17, which just got released, and the new Plex Alexa Skill that lets you control Plex with your voice. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded February 3rd 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Alexa Voice Remote for Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick back in stock after being backordered for 5 months Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick out of stock — Possibly due to Voice Remote production issues Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.2 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 1 Released How to watch the 2017 Super Bowl live and for free on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick FOX Sports GO app NFL app Sling TV app DirecTV Now app PlayStation Vue app HD Antennas How to remove the blue circle icon overlay floating on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Kodi 17 ‘Krypton’ has been released and is now available Kodi Website Short Kodi 17 download URL: bit.ly/kodi17app Downloader App on Amazon Sideloading guide using Downloader Plex releases new Alexa Skill for full voice control of the media center app Plex Alexa Skill New HDHomeRun app released for Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick HDHomeRun App HDHomeRun Devices Tablo App Tablo Hardware Logitech Harmony Smart Remote w/ Hub on sale for $69.99 — Lowest Price Ever Logitech Harmony Remote NVIDIA Shield TV How to install TWRP custom recovery and an initial ROM on a rooted Fire TV Stick 1 AppStarter Bootloader unlock via fastboot Python script Use this command to get 0xmmssssssss where mm=manfid and ss=serial: fastboot oem emmc-info Amazon Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks are spontaneously deregistering from their Amazon accounts Software Update Files GFXBench The new 4K Fire TV only supports 4K video, not a 4K interface or 4K apps, and thats a good thing Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I go over the new 5.2.1.2 software update for the 1st-gen Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. I also talk about new features of the Downloader app for easy sideloading. I then do a comparison of the new 2017 NVIDIA Shield TV and the Fire TV. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded January 27th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Software update 5.2.1.2 begins rolling out to 1st-gen Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks Downloader app v1.1.0 update for Fire TV adds file manager, settings, and more Downloader App on Amazon Donate How to add Google’s Voice Assistant to Alexa on the Amazon Echo and Fire TV Amazon Echo and Echo Dot update adds “Computer” wake word to help complete the Star Trek fantasy Amazon Original Content News Physical comparison of the 2nd-gen NVIDIA Shield TV to the Amazon Fire TV Partial teardown of 2nd-gen NVIDIA Shield TV NVIDIA Shield TV (2017) on Amazon How to set a custom Sleep Time on a rooted Fire TV or Fire TV Stick How to set a custom Screensaver Start Time on a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Rooting Starter’s Guide Amazon Fire TV Game Controller PS4 DualShock 4 button mapping on the Fire TV How to use an NTFS microSD card or USB drive with a rooted Fire TV Mi Box Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I talk about what I saw at CES, the Consumer Electronics Show. Specifically, I talk about my impressions of the Fire TV Edition televisions and the next generation NVIDIA Shield TV. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded January 13th 2017 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Amazon teams up with Westinghouse, Seiki, and Element to release ‘Fire TV Edition’ televisions running Fire OS Overview and first impressions of the new Fire TV Edition televisions Technical specs of the new Fire TV Edition televisions from Westinghouse, Seiki, and Element Fire TV Edition televisions come with Alexa voice remotes Amazon needs to make a TV Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick out of stock — Possibly due to Voice Remote production issues Downloader app for Fire TV has been installed by over 300,000 people Downloader App NVIDIA announces new Shield TV with Amazon Video and Google Voice Assistant Hands on with the new 2nd-gen NVIDIA Shield TV and new Spot microphone Hands on with the Amazon Video app on the new NVIDIA Shield TV ORDER NVIDIA SHIELD TV 2 ORDER NVIDIA SHIELD CONTROLLER Downloader APK for sideloading Evozi APK Downloader Linkplay Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I give my predictions for Fire TV, Android TV, APple TV, and Roku in 2017. I also talk about why I think Amazon needs to make a TV, as well as rooting, TWRP custom recovery, and ROMS for the Fire TV Stick. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com Recorded December 30th 2016 YouTube video for this episode Show Notes & Links: Fire TV 2 with software version 5.2.1.1 and older can now be rooted with KingRoot KingRoot Rooting Starters Guide How to install TWRP custom recovery and an initial ROM on a rooted Fire TV Stick 1 Amazon needs to make a TV Amazon Fire TV Remote app updated with app drawer for new interface Fire TV Remote on Amazon Appstore Fire TV Remote on Google Play Store Fire TV Remote on iTunes App Store Updated ABC and Freeform apps released for all Fire TV models ABC app Freeform app Minecraft: Pocket Edition drops Fire TV support in favor of new more expensive Minecraft: Fire TV Edition Minecraft: Fire TV Edition Jackbox, OUYA, and several other top Fire TV games just went on sale this morning Amazon Fire TV Game Controller on sale and includes 550 Amazon Coins Fire TV Game Controller Amazon’s Alexa can now answer follow-up questions Amazon now has a page to view your No-Rush Credit Balance CHECK YOUR NO-RUSH CREDIT First images of the new NVIDIA Shield TV, remote, and controller Sling TV to release android-powered set-top box with Netflix and OTA channels PlayStation Vue Sling TV DirecTV Now How to force all sideloaded apps into landscape mode on Fire TV Amazon Developers Blog FireTV 2 Unbrick Image Get the AFTVnewscast on YouTube, iTunes, Google Play Music, Stitcher, TuneIn, and via the RSS Feed All AFTVnewscast Episodes

In this episode, I go over al the important changes brought on by the new 5.2.4.0 Fire TV software update and new user interface. I then discuss Prime Video’s global launch, Harmony remotes new Alexa skill, and a lot more. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 66: Fire TV Update & New Interface Arrive

In this episode, I talk about the new 5.2.4.0 Fire TV software update that brings the new user interface and why it’s taking so long to arrive on devices. I then go over the Fire TV update process in detail to explain how updates are distributed. Next I go over all the latest app news … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 65: Fire TV Update Halted & Explained

In this episode, I discuss the new 5.2.4.0 Fire TV software update and the new interface that it brings. I also cover the new OTT streaming service DirecTV Now in detail and talk about new SPMC app changes and more. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 64: Fire TV Interface Update & DirecTV Now

In this episode, I discuss rooting older Fire TVs with the Dirty COW exploit. I also go over my first Fire TV app called Downloader and do a full overview of Black Friday deals for Amazon hardware. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience. About: Hosted by Elias … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 63: DirtyCOW, Downloader, & Deals

In this episode, I talk about the new USer Profile feature that might be coming to Fire TVs soon. I then go over all the new TV network apps that just got released. Lastly, I go over all the Black Friday deals you can expect this year, as well as some great deals that are … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 62: New TV Apps & Black Friday Deal Preview

In this episode, I compare the 1st and 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick temperatures and discuss overheating. I also show off the new Fire TV interface app section. Then I give an overview of the new Echo Dot 2 and compare it to the 1st generation Echo Dot. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 61: Fire TV Stick Temperatures & Echo Dot 2

In this episode, I show off and go over the new Amazon Fire TV Stick 2. I talk about it’s software version, how it’s different from existing devices, and go over its unique USB OTG cable support. I then talk about when we can expect a Fire TV 3, the upcoming new Fire TV user … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 60: Amazon Fire TV Stick 2 Overview

In this episode, I discuss the likelihood of Kodi and Sideloading being banned on the Fire TV. I go over installing Google Play Music on Fire TV and talk about the new streaming music service from Amazon, as well as new ALexa features coming to Echo. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 59: Will Kodi be Banned on the Fire TV?

In this episode, I give a full overview of the new mAmazon music app for the Fire TV. Then I talk about Amazon Music Unlimited, the new music streaming service coming in the next few weeks. I then go over all the streaming news and devices coming out of Google’s big announcement this week. The … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 58: Big Music Changes for the Fire TV & Amazon

In this episode, I go over everything there is to know about the new Fire TV Stick 2 that was just announced, including specs and performance compared to all existing Fire TV models. I then show of the new Fire TV interface leaks and talk about all new streaming media devices like the new Chromecast … Continue reading AFTVnewscast 57: New Fire TV Stick 2 & New Interface