r/firestick

I’m thinking of getting the Fire Box Fire Os but wanted to know what are the differences between both and Pros and cons

Now that the firestick doesn't use Android Anymore . What you guys use as a streaming stick or box to install IPTV app on an old tv ?

My new fire stick seems to work fine, except for when I launch BBC Iplayer, whenever I do I get the BBC Logo screen, then a brief blue screen and then it just goes black and nothing happens. I have turned match frame rate off, I have changed from always HDR to adaptive, I’ve cleared the Iplayer app data and restarted, I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled the app, but this issue won’t go away, any suggestions for how to fixed it would be much appreciated!

Working fine last night.

BeeTV (I know now obsolete)

FilmPlus

CinePlus

Open and instantly close on my firetv and phone (s25 ultra)

Server issue maybe?

Opens and instantly close again anyone else having this issue?

Anyone else not able to access filmsplus today? I went to reinstall and its not on troypoint anymore either.

Anyone who is using CinePlus have issues with the app launching only for a second before sending you back to the home screen? How do you fix this if you've had this issue? I've tried clearing the cache and restarting my Firestick, but both have not solved the issue.

Wondering how many other people have had massive problems from this update? If you don’t have a 4K stick you wouldn’t have the update.

Amazon tried the hardware warranty expired BS but showed how they’re supported until 2030. Anyways the fix was to issue me 4K max sticks and they seem to be working again. The default response from Amazon is you have to buy a new device but will give you a 15% discount 😂🤣😂

Problems I had before they issued me 4K max sticks.

Updated killed a device completely, would turn on for maybe 4 mins, essentially I couldn’t even get to the settings before it just froze.

Extreme lag started on the others

Device would just stop working

Apps would freeze

Apps wouldn’t load

Please don’t chime in with trouble shooting comments 👍 just looking to see how many others are impacted as it wouldn’t be the first time Amazon purposefully degraded a device to try and get me to buy new ones.

I think I would get this simply just to have it as it would be the last fire device with fireOS and it would be Android 16 at that considering come 2027 of January fire devices and fireOS will officially be EOL. The only thing that was supposed to run fireOS after January 2027 was fire TVs, which is still the case. However, I love that they’re pumping Android 16 out on the cube ( not VegaOS which is what was told & expected).

That information was given to us as Amazon employees or people who work with Amazon as Indies , marketers, distribution, testers, as far as we were all told this was not happening and here we are. :) Out of all devices I own my 3rd gen cube hasn’t had many problems if any issues at all with sideloading or what to use other than the free stuff closing down which I don’t use, all premium stuff works.

This has me pumped, a cube on Android 16 still able to be sideloaded on is a good move. I would definitely pick up the new cube as it’s supposed to also be a powerhouse of an upgrade running Android 16 , the information listed as far as the components is not accurate from what we have I do know that but then again, who knows this wasn’t supposed to exist but Android 16 is now just a huge bonus that would also mean running higher architecture APKs and again, for some reason, whether it be my experiences in multiple areas, beta testing, development, coding, whatever, the cubes never really gave me issues, they just work. In fact, I kind of really like the cube lineup.

I’m so curious to see how this pans out when released but the point is I’m actually excited about this product. I already walked away from fireOS because I have so much other hardware but then you gotta keep in mind with the Android/Google situation this month and next month that’s gonna be an issue for a lot of certified devices which I think uncertified android devices are going to make a comeback, keeping this move quiet even from the internal people that work with this company was kind of genius and releasing it. Such a great time with the whole developer and power user issue that GoogleOS is about to experience,. but the point is this is pretty darn cool and even smarter timing and choices when it comes to business, this very well should be the very last fireOS device (Other than TVs) running Android 16. Absolutely awesome. Smart play Amazon. In any case, I thought I would at least share see what people thought.thought.

Both apps open and instantly close again is this happening to anyone else?

Looks like TFlix bit the dust.

anyone that wants unlocked firesticks all movies series and sports or YouTube no ads ? On android too. I do it all cheap and no subscription one time payment.

Movies TV series and sports £40 for life

YouTube Premium no ads £ 30 for life.

Firestick or android or both.

I’ve only ever used stremio because it was easy to set up but is there better ones to use?

Cheers

I have been using an app on my Firestick for the last 6-7 years and am due to renew my subscription, however I can’t get a response from “my guy” to pay for the next year. Does anyone have an alternative or a way to continue using this app? Paying for an app isn’t necessarily an issue since this app has/had everything I need. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Hey

I have cleared the cache, deleted the app and reinstalled

It used to last 30 mins before crashing but now every 20 seconds cuts and chucks me out. Doesn't matter if it's the "app" or YouTube etc, just when I am on the Firestick

I've done every suggestion

Firestick is 5 years old

TV is 6 years old and is smart

I'm at my wits end

what app do you guy's use to map the buttons on u remote?

Help!!!

Am I the only one who hates how Cinema HQ shows links that are simply dead and don't work? I wish they would clean out all the dead links and show ones that actually work. Currently, I'm on 7.7. Does the new update solve this problem, or is it the same nonsense?

Hey everyone,

I’m looking for recommendations for the best paid VPN to use for streaming on my Firestick 4K Max.

I mainly want something that protects my data without killing my internet speed or affecting streaming quality. I’m not particularly techy, so ideally I’d like something that’s simple to set up and doesn’t require messing around with loads of settings.

The ones I keep seeing recommended are ExpressVPN, NordVPN, IPVanish and Surfshark, but they all seem to have pretty mixed reviews.

For those of you who use a VPN for streaming, which one would you recommend and why? Ideally looking for something reliable, fast and easy to use

P.s im in the UK