In this episode, I go over all the new features in Fire TV software update 5.0.5.1 as well as talk in detail about the new app blacklist Amaozn has included which bans the app FireStarter. As always, the episode ends with a Q&A session where I answer listener submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded April 8th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Software update 5.0.5.1 brings sideloaded apps to the Fire TV Home Screen and a new App Shortcut
How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Software update 5.0.5.1 reportedly blocks KingRoot rooting on the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
Amazon Fire TV 2 running 5.0.5.1 is still rootable using rbox/zeroepoch method
How to Root the Amazon Fire TV 2
Pre-Rooted 5.0.5.1 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 2 Released
Warning: Blocking software updates via a Router may no longer work
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How to complete the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick initial setup without updating
TWRP Custom Recovery will NOT reject a stock Amazon update
Strong evidence that Amazon has blacklisted FireStarter app by name in latest Fire TV update
Amazon essentially declares war on alternate Fire TV launchers that replace the default home screen
How to continue using FireStarter on Fire TV and Fire TV Stick software version 5.0.5.1
Amazon breaking even on Fire TV hardware
Understanding the reasoning behind Amazon’s ban of the Apple TV, Chromecast, and Nexus Player
All Amazon Fire TV bundles have gone on sale
Fire TV HD Antenna bundle is now cheaper and actually not a bad deal anymore
Amazon Fire TV HD Antenna Bundle
App Deal: Tallowmere roguelike platformer game down from $3.99 to $0.99
These 34 ambiance apps have just gone Free
Flixster app drops UltraViolet support on the Amazon Fire TV
Answering the question: Can and will Amazon block sideloading or Kodi on the Fire TV?
Roku announces new quad-core Streaming Stick
Low Amazon Fire TV Stick supply stirs suspicion of new model
Sony brings PlayStation Vue TV Service to Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
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