In this episode, I talk about new code in the latest 5.0.5.1 that I found which shows Amazon is acknowledging Kodi users and actually doing something positive for them. I also talk about how to revert some of the new update’s changes through new guids I wrote, and end the episode by answering your listener submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded April 15th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Amazon explicitly shows Kodi some love in the latest Fire TV software update
Software update 5.0.5.1 brings sideloaded apps to the Fire TV Home Screen and a new App Shortcut
How to use custom icons for sideloaded apps like Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV
How to stop a software update in progress from installing on a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How disable the default Home button double-press action on a rooted Fire TV
How to restore internal ADB client capabilities on a rooted Fire TV
Amazon places the Fire TV 2 “Under Review”
App Deal: 22 Fireplace apps have dropped down from $1.99 to FREE
Direct link to 22 Free Fireplace Apps
Amazon announces new brighter, lighter, and thinner Kindle Oasis
First trailer for Amazon’s upcoming movie ‘The Neon Demon’
Drama series inspired by Bob Dylan under development by Amazon
How to update TWRP custom recovery on the Amazon Fire TV
sphinx02/FireStarter on GitHub
How to unroot a Fire TV 2 and switch back to stock updates from Amazon
Xiaomi Bluetooth Game Controller
How to update an app on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
4K video output not available to Fire TV app developers
The new 4K Fire TV only supports 4K video, not a 4K interface or 4K apps, and thats a good thing
Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Rooting Starter’s Guide
How to complete the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick initial setup without updating
How to install the Google Play Store on the Fire TV 2 running Fire OS 5
StickMount app for mounting NTFS drives
Paragon app for mounting NTFS drives
Amazon Fire TV 1 Power Adapter
Amazon Echo and Fire TV 2 Power Adapter
How to manually upgrade or downgrade the Amazon Fire TV
Microsoft Xbox 360 Wired Controller
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller with Voice Search
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