In this episode, I go over the new Fire TV 2 rooting method in detail and explain exactly what TWRP custom recovery is and what ROMs are in relation to the Fire TV. I also answer questions about the Fire TV that were submitted by listeners.
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Hosted by Elias Saba from AFTVnews.com
Recorded February 12th 2016
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Show Notes & Links:
Custom Recovery and 5.0.4 Pre-Rooted ROM for Fire TV 2 released by rbox
Pre-Rooted 5.0.5 ROM for Fire TV 2 Released
HOW TO ROOT THE AMAZON FIRE TV 2
Software version 5.0.5 for Fire TV 2 can still be rooted
Fire TV software update 5.0.5 with Alexa begins rolling out to 1st-gen devices
How to install/update a package using TWRP on the Amazon Fire TV
How to update TWRP custom recovery on the Amazon Fire TV
Ecobee beats Nest to be the first smart thermostat that works with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant
CBS Sports app released for all Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models
App Deal: This War of Mine down from $14.99 to $4.99
This War of Mine game on Amazon
App Deal: Shadowgun down from $4.99 to $1.99
Fire TV Stick Rooted via Hardware Soldering Method
How to play files larger than 4GB off the Fire TV’s FAT32 USB storage in Kodi
How to block software updates on the Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How to connect to a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick via ADB
Download SSHDroid for Sideloading
How to Sideload on the Fire TV
Google has Chromecast Receiver app pulled from the Fire TV Appstore
Amazon has switched to incremental software updates for Fire OS 5 on 2nd-Gen Fire TV
Netflix cracks down on proxy streaming
List of all Fire TV and Fire TV Stick Remote and Game Controller Specs
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