r/firestick • • Dec 03 '25

Firestick Tips and Tricks Much cleaner without all the bloat

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329 Upvotes

Been doing a few fire sticks for friends and family the last few weeks. Just wanted people to know it’s still possible to grab brand new 4k max sticks at a huge discount right now, block the updates upon initial setup, then kill OTA updates, ADEP (the famous blacklist) and ARCUS (Amazon system app protection) using Launcher manager.

From there now the stick will never update, and they still ship with pre September 25th patched firmware (8.1.5.3) allowing me to get rid of the horrible ad ridden Amazon launcher, and install Project ivy. Giving me a device with no ads, no blacklist, and just does what it’s told and works.

Just thought I’d put this out there as the fire stick is an awesome piece of kit when setup correctly, and I see a lot of people suggesting other devices.

You don’t need to switch products, but to get a fire stick setup like mine, it does need to be done correctly upon first boot, and you only get one crack at it…..if it grabs that first update your cooked.


r/firestick • • Apr 02 '26

Firestick News streamfire update

52 Upvotes

from the devs:

We’re currently performing maintenance on the app.

Our team is actively working on resolving the issue, and the app will be back up shortly. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Thank you. (it's back up)

News from the devs:

🚀 An exciting update is on its way!

We're thrilled to announce that our solution for app blocking is almost ready to go live! 🚀

Our team has been tirelessly working, and we're nearing the completion of this project. The wait is almost over!

⏳ Let’s start the countdown…

Get ready, something major is coming soon!

downloader code: 3255605


r/firestick • • 8h ago

Firestick Apps What’s everyone using since Sportsfire stopped working?

11 Upvotes

I want to watch some boxing tonight but since sportsfire stopped working I’ve not found a good alternative with a simple ui or that doesn’t try to open silk browser or displays popup ads over the stream

There must be something like sportsfire, that was an awesome app, what are you all using now?!


r/firestick • • 40m ago

Firestick Help Me Remote turns TV on/off through Alexa, but not the Power Button

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r/firestick • • 5h ago

Firestick Problem Fu*k amazon 🤬 removed the voice search function from keyboard.

2 Upvotes

This function was soo useful man 😭


r/firestick • • 7h ago

Firestick Question New FireTV Stick 3rd Gen tips?

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r/firestick • • 13h ago

Firestick Question Anyone having problems on Amazon fire stick 4K max on 8.1.8.5 the mic feature doesn’t work, and takes me to Alexa in specific apps

5 Upvotes

r/firestick • • 7h ago

Firestick Help Me dazn ppv for the fight tonight any free downloader codes

1 Upvotes

r/firestick • • 19h ago

Firestick Question College Basketball

3 Upvotes

With the season coming up I was wondering if anyone knew a good app for ncaa basketball. All the big ones like sportzx and Ak don’t have them and I haven’t had great success since Sportsfire


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Apps Anyone still have streamflix ?

7 Upvotes

Does anyone still have streamflix ?, if i open the app i get a http 451 error, seems like a dmca takedown.


r/firestick • • 19h ago

Firestick Help Me Help: I factory-reset my fire stick, and the control wont pair withit

3 Upvotes

I was trying to fix an issue with the fire stick so I did a factory reset. After the reset, the fire stick just shows the Log In to Your Account screen, but I can't do it because the control won't pair.

I tried unplugging the fire stick for 60 sec while I reset the control (back+menu+ left button) and then taking out the batteries then pressing the home button to pair it, but that's not working (at least not in the factory reset state that my fire stick is currently in).

I cannot use the cellphone app, as it does not recognize the factory reset fire stick.

I tried plugging the fire stick into a different TV (saw a post that said that it helped view the pairing screen for the remote), but it just shows the Log In to Your Account screen as before.

Does anybody know how to fix this issue?


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Apps A firestick app to watch anime, movies and tv shows without extensions

6 Upvotes

I need this app to watch stuff when my other apps are not working so basically a backup app that has everything and naturally i don't really care about the ui and interface just a couple of good servers.

( Stream flix and better stream flix stopped working for some reason for me so...)


r/firestick • • 17h ago

Firestick Problem Voltra TV forcing Flixplayer

0 Upvotes

Okay, I just got a Firestick and I have installed Voltra TV.

It was actually difficult installing Voltra Tv because on the Voltra Tv website the "download TV app: button didn't work.

So I downloaded the Voltra TV to my computer and sent it.

BUT once installed and updated

it will not work without me installing "Flixplayer".

Has anyone else encountered this problem?

Edit:

Here is the strange thing. On my google chromecast and TCL Tv it does not force Flixplayer !!!!


r/firestick • • 19h ago

Firestick Question Apps2Fire on VegOS

0 Upvotes

Hello, has anyone tried to download apps on VegaOS firestick using the app Apps2Fire? Did it work?


r/firestick • • 23h ago

Firestick Question Which Firesticks are yall currently using that lets you sideload apps and which to avoid

2 Upvotes

Aka Downloader app and etc


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Problem I can't get my new firestick remote to work with my TVs sound/power.

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3 Upvotes

I've run through the settings multiple times, the brand TV is ONN. I've tried onn, roku, and "brand not listed". I can't get sound/power to work.

The other buttons work but it won't control the TV.


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Question Discovery +

4 Upvotes

Anybody know any of the apps where you can access the discovery + programming?


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Problem New Update Tv Issue

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2 Upvotes

Not really a big deal considering streamflix got a good update but this is annoying. Also its the tv version and I couldn't find a workaround on settings could someone help? Thanks


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Problem I’m connected to WiFi but it still says this why please help

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4 Upvotes

My mom had this fire stick for years and I finally went to get it from her place and put it in my place and it’s connected to the WiFi but it still says this why


r/firestick • • 2d ago

Firestick Help Me how to delete firestick system apps permanently using atv tools?

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So appearantly, you can use this app called "Atv Tools" to uninstall the system app like Amazon kids, Amazon Music, Music and More, Prime Video etc, however Amazon Kids and Music & More and some of other apps, they don't delete but you can disable them and after triggering uninstall and disabling them, all these apps sizes becomes around 30-50kb but the main problem is If you Update your Firestick or Restart you Strick all the apps comes back, so I was wondering if I were missing something or is it basically impossible to uninstall them using this app "Atv Tools" and one thing to uninstall the apps using your have to get premium, but there are various work arounds and also you can run shell command through this app though don't really how do I use that and what for....


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Question Amazon Music app on Firestick

4 Upvotes

Hey all, new here but I have a question and I'm hoping someone can help me out. I use Amazon Music on my Firestick 4k and the Music app updated itself and now does not play any music. You press play on a song and it plays but no sound comes out. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, were you able to get it working again and what did you do? I have no other issues with any other apps but Amazon Music....ugh. Thanks for any advice.


r/firestick • • 1d ago

Firestick Problem Need advice for firestick freezing..

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I recently went back to using a firestick after nearly 5 yrs of not using one. My original firestick I couldn't get to connect to my new network because Smarters player was on old network.

I ended up purchasing a new firestick 4k plus. Since purchasing the new firestick, I've had nothing but problems.. The firestick keeps freezing. When I plug it in it works anywhere from 5-30 minutes then suddenly freezes. Sometimes after 5-10 minutes it will start playing again, but there are times it doesn't.

I've tried everything I see on YouTube with no success. I called firestick support for assistance, and all they did was send me another new firestick. The one I purchased was only two weeks old. Anyway, I installed the new firestick, and the same thing is happening. It doesn't matter which app either. I've tried free apps, subscription apps.. they all freeze.

I tried using the Pluto TV app in the firestick store, and it does the same. I'm hoping someone here can give me some clue how to fix this problem..

Anyone have a solution? 🤔


r/firestick • • 2d ago

Firestick Help Me Fire stick to use for out of market NHL games.

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Hi I am New to fire stick. So I just got a new fire stick and it uses a Vega OS system so I can’t download “downloaded” from the android/ google play store. I have a Mac I am using to put it in developer mode to sideload apps on it. I have been working with Gemini to help me out but this is what they are saying…

“How to use it on your Fire Stick: Because custom APK app installers have limitations on Vega OS, users streaming via different apps on a Vega-based Fire Stick typically log in through their provider's official native Amazon Appstore app, a compatible web-player link via the built-in Silk Browser, or by casting from a mobile device or computer.”

What options do I have… I know Nord has a node in Alberta I can watch the Oilers with out of market… does it work with sportsnet? What other options do I have?


r/firestick • • 2d ago

Firestick Apps LumoraPlayer (Multiple Sources Supported) Working On All Firesticks!

7 Upvotes

Hey everyone!

I've been working on Lumora, a lightweight and personal-media player for Android, Android TV and Fire TV sticks. It's a player, not a provider: you bring your own sources, and Lumora brings them together in one interface.

Install: https://github.com/LumoraPlayer/Lumora/releases/latest/download/Lumora.apk

On Fire TV, enter code 9528194 in the Downloader app.

GitHub: https://github.com/LumoraPlayer/Lumora

Discord: https://discord.gg/cNKYGhQWvq

It works with Xtream Codes, M3U/M3U8 playlists, Stalker Portal, Jellyfin, Silo and Plex, and you can run as many of them at the same time as you like.

A few things I'm happy with

- Android Auto, parked use only. The full app runs on the car screen while the car is stopped. It's not a driving feature.

- A proper TV guide. Scrollable EPG grid, now/next info, reminders, catch-up (where your provider supports it) and DVR recording.

- Movies and series merge too. The same title from several sources becomes one card, and resume points and watched marks sync with your Jellyfin, Silo or Plex server.

- Duplicate channels merge. Multiple feeds of the same channel collapse into one entry at the best quality available (4K → FHD → HD → SD), with instant fallback mid-playback.

- Made for the remote. D-pad friendly, and tested on Fire TV Sticks from the 1st gen to the current one, a Sony Bravia and a Samsung phone.

- No paywall. Multi-playlist support, EPG and recording are all included, with no account and no telemetry.

- 26 languages plus English.


r/firestick • • 2d ago

Firestick Help Me Fire TV Stick 3rd Gen (AFTSSS / sheldonp) — Is my Fire OS build compatible with the GhostLock + Kamakiri bootloader unlock?

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking into rooting and potentially unlocking the bootloader on my Amazon Fire TV Stick 3rd Gen.

Device details:
Model: AFTSSS
Device codename: sheldonp
Fire OS: 7 (Android 9)
Display build: PS7716.5666N
Incremental build: 0036005356032
Kernel: 4.4.162+

I have ADB access and a USB-to-UART adapter that I previously used for OpenWrt router work.

I found a community write-up describing a GhostLock temporary-root and Kamakiri preloader-downgrade/BootROM procedure. However, the tested incremental build appears to be 0036005356164, which differs from mine.

Questions:
Has anyone successfully used this procedure on build 0036005356032?
Is the incremental build difference significant, even though the display build matches?