In this episode, I discuss rooting the Fire TV 2 with the KingRoot utility, then I talk about the popularity of the Amazon Tap and Echo Dot as well as Amazon’s new VR platform. The episode ends with a bunch of answers to listener submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded March 11th 2016
YouTube video for this episode
Show Notes & Links:
Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Rooting Starter’s Guide
How to Root the Fire TV 2 using KingRoot — No USB cable required
How to install TWRP custom recovery on a rooted Fire TV 2
How to install/update a package using TWRP on the Amazon Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV gains additional 3rd-party game controller support — Here’s the full list
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
NCAA March Madness app with live college basketball arrives on the Amazon Fire TV
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories released for the Amazon Fire TV
App Deal: Grand Theft Auto – Liberty City Stories down from $6.99 to $3.99
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories
Amazon Tap and Echo Dot sold out for months
Amazon original series ‘Bosch’ season 2 is now available
Amazon job posting reveals a Virtual Reality Platform is in the works
Understanding the reasoning behind Amazon’s ban of the Apple TV, Chromecast, and Nexus Player
How to install the Google Play Store on the Fire TV 2 running Fire OS 5
How to change Geographically Location for Amazon
What’s New on Amazon Prime Video
How to connect a USB Keyboard or Mouse to a rooted Fire TV Stick with an OTG Cable
Amazon’s list of what Alexa can do
How to connect a keyboard or other Bluetooth device to the Amazon Fire TV
Spotify for Fire TV updated to full featured app with free music
Contact Amazon with feature requests
Factory Reset on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Explained
BATTOP Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Fire TV Keyboard Review
Sony brings PlayStation Vue TV Service to Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
4K video output not available to Fire TV app developers
Recent Fire TV software updates causing blank screen issues related to HDCP
Etekcity 1×2 HDMI Splitter HDCP Stripper
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