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#2620555 12-Dec-2020 15:59

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can anyone confirm for me the correct app to download for the new DAZN nz . I need to downloaded or side loadeto a amazon fire stick ?

https://www.dazn.com/en-NZ/l/sports/

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marc

Is there any reason you cant download it from the apps section in your fire stick?

I just downloaded and installed it on my fire stick

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#2620556 12-Dec-2020 16:03

Ok guys stupid question here, but I recently dug out my firestick first gen, and clicked on a show that appeared "New Girl" and watched the first episode, Its a pretty meh show but the thing is the show is on Prime Video, which previously wouldn't work on the 1st gen firestick in NZ, has something changed or am I missing something

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#2688379 8-Apr-2021 15:33

My FIL is having a weird problem where 4K content from the FireTV 4K he has, in the past week or so, results in a black screen, with the audio track playing in the background. His FireTV version is 5.2.7.8

He mentioned a possible Android TV update that happened around the same time.

Anyone heard or seen anything?

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#2688382 8-Apr-2021 15:40

Android TV and Fire TV are completely different beasts.

Having said that, Fire TV has received an update (some as recently today, like mine) or earlier for some with a new UI. Make sure your FIL check for updates and restart the box. I've found the Fire TV Cube to be very prone to memory leaks and then having problems with playback for some apps (mainly Plex and Pluto).

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#2688387 8-Apr-2021 15:46

freitasm:

Android TV and Fire TV are completely different beasts.

I understand. He has both. His Sony TV got an update last week as well. I provided that information in case it may prove to be relevant.

Having said that, Fire TV has received an update (some as recently today, like mine) or earlier for some with a new UI. Make sure your FIL check for updates and restart the box. I've found the Fire TV Cube to be very prone to memory leaks and then having problems with playback for some apps (mainly Plex and Pluto).

Yeah my Fire Stick has it, I don't think his 2nd gen 4K Fire TV will be getting it. He checked it with me a couple of hours ago. he has restarted his box. I am going to suggest a full power cycle of all his equipment again, including amp and tv, and whatnot, but was just jumping the shark as I don't think that will help.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201497590

He has the latest as of that list.

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#2688392 8-Apr-2021 15:48

They are rolling out the UI update to the Firestick 4k. Mine haven't received it yet.

https://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-fire-tv-has-new-interface-too-and-more-devices-are-getting-it-soon

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#2688407 8-Apr-2021 16:18

There is a 2021 stick which I'll be ordering as soon as it's released. Unfortunately they aren't shipping direct to NZ and I don't really have any faith in youshop any more.

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#2689744 9-Apr-2021 10:08

Handle9: They are rolling out the UI update to the Firestick 4k. Mine haven't received it yet.

https://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-fire-tv-has-new-interface-too-and-more-devices-are-getting-it-soon

My 4K stick got the update yesterday. I've already been using it on the 3rd Gen Pendant model. Takes a little bit of getting used to.

Just wish Netflix did frame rate matching on FireTV.

Also interesting to see that over in OZ they're offering the Android TV versions of the local services as part of the recently refreshed FireSticks. It would be great if they could also add the NZ Apps.

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#2689934 9-Apr-2021 13:47

I've still go one of the original Fire TV boxes not the Fire Stick and haven't got any update yet. I suspect It maybe too old for the update.

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#2689947 9-Apr-2021 14:14

old3eyes:

I've still go one of the original Fire TV boxes not the Fire Stick and haven't got any update yet. I suspect It maybe too old for the update.

Correct.

https://www.aftvnews.com/when-will-your-fire-tv-or-firestick-get-the-new-interface-current-and-future-rollout-status/

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#2689948 9-Apr-2021 14:15

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Handle9: They are rolling out the UI update to the Firestick 4k. Mine haven't received it yet.

https://www.androidcentral.com/amazon-fire-tv-has-new-interface-too-and-more-devices-are-getting-it-soon

My 4K stick got the update yesterday. I've already been using it on the 3rd Gen Pendant model. Takes a little bit of getting used to.

Just wish Netflix did frame rate matching on FireTV.

Also interesting to see that over in OZ they're offering the Android TV versions of the local services as part of the recently refreshed FireSticks. It would be great if they could also add the NZ Apps.

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#2689953 9-Apr-2021 14:25

robjg63:

old3eyes:

I've still go one of the original Fire TV boxes not the Fire Stick and haven't got any update yet. I suspect It maybe too old for the update.

Correct.

https://www.aftvnews.com/when-will-your-fire-tv-or-firestick-get-the-new-interface-current-and-future-rollout-status/

Thanx for the link. Yep 1st Gen Fire TV. As long as it keeps working I'll still use it as is.

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#2711104 21-May-2021 22:48

Right. After using the new user interface design for a while now - who agrees with me it's just absolutely crap? Hard to find things, my recently watched programs/series is not there anymore, if you stop watching a movie halfway through and want to come back you have to search for it again, the apps on top of the screen don't help much, it's an absolute mess.

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#2711335 22-May-2021 14:49

After less than extensive usage i.e. twice, so far I tend to agree. Still, it appears to be prettier, and that seems to be the main thing. Form wins over function, again.

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#2711593 23-May-2021 07:41

Has anyone noticed that over time the location of the standby option has changed twice? Used to be the first (default) option when holding down the button, then they shifted it across one to the right, and now with this latest OS it’s across two. A small change, for sure, but not one designed to improve UX (the kids often turn off the tv before the Fire, so used to putting it in standby without seeing what I’m doing).

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