In this episode, I talk about the new Fire TV App Launcher that was just pushed to devices by Amazon. I also go over changes to sideloading using ES File Explorer and go over the aftermath of Prime Day. I then show off the new Amazon subsidized BLU R1 HD phone and talk about how to remove ads. The episode concludes with a Q&A session where I answer questions from the audience.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded July 15th 2016
YouTube video for this episode
Show Notes & Links:
Amazon Fire TV devices gain new grid app launcher through OTA system app update
Software update 5.0.5.1 brings sideloaded apps to the Fire TV Home Screen and a new App Shortcut
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
ES File Explorer can no longer download APK files directly — Sideloading guide updated with solution
How to sideload apps like Kodi onto the Fire TV — Using nothing but the Fire TV
Sideclick Remote for Fire TV & Fire TV Stick is now available exclusively at Best Buy
BitTorrent brings several live channels to the Amazon Fire TV for free with new BitTorrent Live app
Amazon sold over half a million Fire TV devices globally during Prime Day
Amazon Hardware Sale Pricing Guide
How to disable lock screen ads on Amazon’s subsidized BLU R1 HD & Moto G smartphones
How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Revised software version 5.2.1.0 still rootable on Fire TV Stick with Kingo Root
Amazon releases their own web-based Echo simulator for you to try Alexa
Alexa Web app lets you use Amazon’s voice assistant from your browser
Recent Fire TV software updates causing blank screen issues related to HDCP
HDMI Splitter to fix black screen issues
How to restore internal ADB client capabilities on a rooted Fire TV
How to update an app on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
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