In this episode, I discuss the new pre-rooted ROMs released for the Fire TV 1 and 2, as well as an important new update blocking guide. I then talk about new apps that can sell Amazon products on the Fire TV and discuss upcoming Prime Day deals.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded July 8th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Final TWRP custom recovery for Fire TV 1 with looping/blinking fix released
Second version of Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.0 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 1 & 2 Released
How to block updates on a rooted Fire TV or Fire TV Stick by setting a custom Fire OS version number
How to fix /sdcard access issues on a rooted Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV apps can now directly sell you products sold by Amazon
HGTV Home Improvement app on Amazon
HGTV Smart Solutions app on Amazon
Food Network Summer Entertaining app on Amazon
Turner Classic Movies app for the Fire TV returns after 2 month hiatus
You can now change Alexa’s default music service to something other than Amazon
Alexa exclusive Prime Day deals are now live with more on their way
Get $10 off an Amazon order of $20 or more when using Alexa
Get $30 off $150 purchase with Amazon Visa on Prime Day — Apply before 7/10 to qualify
Get 3 Audible Audiobooks plus $10 Amazon Credit for FREE — Previous customers are eligible
Roundup of 4 Amazon Prime Day Sweepstakes you can enter right now
How to continue using FireStarter on Fire TV and Fire TV Stick software version 5.0.5.1
How to disable Amazon’s app blacklist on a rooted Fire TV 2
How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
TWRP custom recovery and Pre-Rooted ROM for Fire TV Stick are in the works
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