This episode discusses the lates 5.0.3.1 Fire TV 2 software update and what it fixes. Also discussed is a new potential rooting method for the 2nd-gen Fire TV. Then I talk about the Fire TV 2 coming back in stick and when 1st-gen devices will get Fire OS 5. New Fire TV apps of the week are shown off and a few great app deals and highlighted. All ending with the usual Q&A with viewer/listener submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded November 6th 2015
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Show Notes & Links:
Fire TV 2 update 5.0.3.1 brings more audio fixes, plus remote and game controller updates
The 2nd-Gen Fire TV may have a partially unlocked bootloader that could lead to rooting
Amazon’s new $50 Fire Tablet has been Rooted and what it means for potential Fire TV rooting
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
2nd-Gen Amazon Fire TV is back in stock 5 days early
Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition back in stock earlier than expected
Amazon Fire TV 2 Gaming Edition on Amazon
Amazon’s new Fire TV Game Controller has an accelerometer
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller on Amazon
Amazon is diverting all new Fire TV stock to massive internal testing pool for bug fixing effort
Meijer to sell the non-voice Fire TV Stick for $24.99 on Black Friday
Remotr streams games from a Windows PC to your Amazon Fire TV
Official UFC app brings Live Events and Fight Pass subscription to the Amazon Fire TV
Boingo TV brings their Military IPTV service to the Amazon Fire TV
Fibbage full game via in-app purchase down from $6.99 to FREE
Final Fantasy IV down from $15.99 to $7.99
Get an Amazon Echo for $129.99 with your Amazon Store Card
Logitech K400 keyboard with touchpad on sale for $19.97
Logitech K400 Keyboard on Amazon
Logitech K400 comapred to the K400r Information
YouTube Red works on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
The Amazon Fire TV interface that could have been
AirReceiver: Adds AirPlay to the Fire TV
SanDisk releases official “Made for Amazon” microSD cards for the new Fire TV
Official Fire TV microSD cards on Amazon
How to launch Fire TV Settings directly via ADB
Who’s to blame for the Fire TV’s lack of Netflix voice search integration?