In this episode, I talk about all the changes and new features brought to the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick with the new 5.0.5 software update. I then go over how to root any Fire TV or Fire TV Stick model, new or old, and when you should root or wait to root. The episode ends as always with a Q&A session with your submitted questions.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded February 25th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Overview of Fire TV & Fire TV Stick software update 5.0.5 changes
Amazon launches add-on subscription service for TV networks and media collections
Summary of all new Amazon Prime Video add-on subscriptions with prices and content count
Who’s to blame for the Fire TV’s lack of Netflix voice search integration?
Amazon Fire TV gains native Prime Add-On Subscription support with latest update
How to Cancel an Amazon Prime Video Add-On Subscription
Overview of Fire OS 5 software update changes for the Fire TV Stick
Everything you need to know about the Fire OS 5 update for the 1st-gen Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
Fire OS 5 on the Amazon Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick can be Rooted
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Chip in to buy Rbox a Fire TV Stick if you’d like
The current state of Fire TV & Fire TV Stick rooting
How to Root the Amazon Fire TV 2
New voice remote for Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick available for pre-order
New Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Voice Remote on Amazon
All Amazon Fire TV bundles are currently on sale
Get a $5 credit for reloading your Amazon Gift Card Balance with $100
Check if you qualify for the $5 free credit
App Deal: Weather Friend down from $0.99 to FREE
App Deal: Toy Story – Smash It! down from $1.99 to $0.99
Toy Story: Smash It game on Amazon
App Deal: DuckTales Remastered down from $9.99 to $4.99
DuckTales: Remastered game on Amazon
App Deal: Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse down from $9.99 to $4.99
Castle of Illusion starring Mickey Mouse game on Amazon
German Fire TV gets a new dedicated South Park app
How to install Geographically Restricted Apps from Amazon
Ultimate Sideloading Guide for Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick
How to change the Wallpaper on a rooted Amazon Fire TV
Amazon reportedly considering its own live TV service
Nyko Cygnus Game Controller Review
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller
Amazon Fire TV Design and User Experience Guidelines
Granting apps access to write on external storage
Amazon will reportedly release a portable version of the Echo in coming weeks
How to unroot a Fire TV and switch back to stock updates From Amazon
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