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Fire TV / Stick - Awesome setup and Must have apps

This is the Best Setup & Top apps for power users on a none rooted Fire TV
Here is the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoQHoIaFhsw
1- FireStarter
2- Play Muisc Android TV
3- YouTube Android TV
4- Dolphin Browser
5- Es File Explorer
6- Play Movies Android TV
7- VLC Android TV
8- Splashtop
9- CCleaner
10- 1Mobile
Note:
This setup was done on the New Fire TV 2015 running Fire OS 5, but most of the apps should work jute fine on Fire OS 4.

Sounds like you really wanted a Nexus Player.

Thanks for the information!
I would like to know which versions, of those APPs for Android-TV that you have tested, do you think that are working better on the 2nd Gen. Fire-Tv?
Could you please post the APK download links for the following APPs:
- YouTube Android TV
- Play Muisc Android TV
- Play Movies Android TV
- Dolphin Browser
- VLC Android TV
Do you know of any other APPs for Android-TV, that could work on the Amazon Fire-TV?

inwisso said:
This is the Best Setup & Top apps for power users on a none rooted Fire TV
5- Es File Explorer
Note:
This setup was done on the New Fire TV 2015 running Fire OS 5, but most of the apps should work jute fine on Fire OS 4.
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What is the version / date for the ES File Explorer APK? One techie reviewer noted back in 2014 that it contained a virus - so I have been reluctant to install it. This app after all gets access to almost everything within the box. Can some give me a warm fuzzy feel for this app?
On a separate note - can someone suggest an App that will access my DLNA NAS Server?
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Ignore the request for the DLNA Player
Found one just now - called UPnPlay - very simple, fast and gets the core job done and I like apps that stick to that principal. And everything works just with the FTV2 remote !!!
Once you find the video, it can push it to my Samsung SmartTV (the TV popped up a message asking if to "Allow" / "Deny" request) ... or use the VLC app. I used the VLC app and its FAST !
I wonder if VLC has a way to fetch it directly?

inwisso said:
This is the Best Setup & Top apps for power users on a none rooted Fire TV
Here is the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoQHoIaFhsw
1- FireStarter
2- Play Muisc Android TV
3- YouTube Android TV
4- Dolphin Browser
5- Es File Explorer
6- Play Movies Android TV
7- VLC Android TV
8- Splashtop
9- CCleaner
10- 1Mobile
Note:
This setup was done on the New Fire TV 2015 running Fire OS 5, but most of the apps should work jute fine on Fire OS 4.
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Did you need to install Google services like in your prior video for play movies to work?
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ulises.rodriguez said:
Thanks for the information!
I would like to know which versions, of those APPs for Android-TV that you have tested, do you think that are working better on the 2nd Gen. Fire-Tv?
Could you please post the APK download links for the following APPs:
- YouTube Android TV
- Play Muisc Android TV
- Play Movies Android TV
- Dolphin Browser
- VLC Android TV
Do you know of any other APPs for Android-TV, that could work on the Amazon Fire-TV?
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Here is the apps used... they should work fine jute download the latest version on your device, it's better to used them on the Fire Tv 2end Gen because it got Fire OS 5 which is based on Android Tv 5.1 :good:
1- FireStarter
https://github.com/sphinx02/FireStart...
2- Play Muisc
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-i...
3- YouTube
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-i...
4- Dolphin Browser
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/dolphin-...
5- Es File Explorer
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/es-globa...
6- Play Movies
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-i...
7- VLC
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/videolab...
8- Splashtop
https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
9- CCleaner
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/piriform...
10- 1Mobile
http://www.1mobile.com/

vulcan195 said:
What is the version / date for the ES File Explorer APK? One techie reviewer noted back in 2014 that it contained a virus - so I have been reluctant to install it. This app after all gets access to almost everything within the box. Can some give me a warm fuzzy feel for this app?
On a separate note - can someone suggest an App that will access my DLNA NAS Server?
---------- Post added at 09:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:39 AM ----------
Ignore the request for the DLNA Player
Found one just now - called UPnPlay - very simple, fast and gets the core job done and I like apps that stick to that principal. And everything works just with the FTV2 remote !!!
Once you find the video, it can push it to my Samsung SmartTV (the TV popped up a message asking if to "Allow" / "Deny" request) ... or use the VLC app. I used the VLC app and its FAST !
I wonder if VLC has a way to fetch it directly?
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You can download ES File Explorer at Amazon Fire TV's AppStore from the search bar or by Voice ( It was allowed by Amazon so I think it safe )

goodhur said:
Did you need to install Google services like in your prior video for play movies to work?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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Yes that correct I used the following method to install google play... Plus I updated the Google Play Services & Google Play Store to latest update and Voila everything was working like a charm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/fire-tv-stick-google-play-store-root-t3211942

inwisso said:
You can download ES File Explorer at Amazon Fire TV's AppStore from the search bar or by Voice ( It was allowed by Amazon so I think it safe )
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The reviewer had mentioned the virus on the amazon website.
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ulises.rodriguez said:
Do you know of any other APPs for Android-TV, that could work on the Amazon Fire-TV?
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Xfinity TV
Travel Channel
HGTV Channel
DIY Network
Visual Anatomy
CNN
IMDB
Data Counter Widget (great app to get a peek at bitrates of video streams)
Speedtest App
Set Orientation (needed for some side loaded apps)
UPnPlay
Actual Movie Trailers
Wifi Analyzer
I don't use Kodi - everything I needed was available via the Sideloaded technique.
I dowloaded the App Organizer from Amazon FireTV App Store ($2.50) ... incredible useful but plain looking app - it allows me instant access to native and side loaded apps via folders I set up. Thats my main interface since the FireTv makes you go through several clicks to jump from TV to Apps etc. When you install this app just make sure you go and change the single-click preference to "Launch"

vulcan195 said:
The reviewer had mentioned the virus on the amazon website.
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Xfinity TV
Travel Channel
HGTV Channel
DIY Network
Visual Anatomy
CNN
IMDB
Data Counter Widget (great app to get a peek at bitrates of video streams)
Speedtest App
Set Orientation (needed for some side loaded apps)
UPnPlay
Actual Movie Trailers
Wifi Analyzer
I don't use Kodi - everything I needed was available via the Sideloaded technique.
I dowloaded the App Organizer from Amazon FireTV App Store ($2.50) ... incredible useful but plain looking app - it allows me instant access to native and side loaded apps via folders I set up. Thats my main interface since the FireTv makes you go through several clicks to jump from TV to Apps etc. When you install this app just make sure you go and change the single-click preference to "Launch"
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Which version xfinity are you using?

cpugeeker said:
Which version xfinity are you using?
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The current version on Google Play ... I have to use the wireless K400 keyboard. One the video starts, the original remote allows you to pause and play the video. I am fine with that.

When I installed the youtube app (android tv), the casting stopped working. Is there any workaround this?

i'm in the uk and would add : mediahhh, mobdro, uk tv now, tube+ (youtube alternate), showbox, vimeo, soundcloud, mixcloud, netflix, ted, and tunein radio to the list of essential apps.
I've plenty of devices for browsing the web & the like so I've got my firestarter powered fire tv stick only running media apps ... to think I nearly binned it on ebay before i'd discovered the firestarter front-end & the fire utility app. *facepalm*
Downloads you ask?
http://mediahhh.com/
https://www.mobdro.com/
http://showboxpc.be/
http://livetvapp.tv/ - UK TV now (requires mx player or vlc)
the others are out there - from the usual sources.

Youtube App - Pausing Videos & Reading Comments

My two biggest issues with the YouTube app are the following:
Pausing a video leaves this big obstrusive overlay up on the screen and dims the video in the background. Often times I wish I could see the frame of video I've paused it on.
Why is there no way to read the description or comments? Ideally I'd like to read and write comments but I'll settle for at least being able to read the description and comments. I've tried side-loading various YouTube apks I've found with no success.
Side-loading the latest (non-leanback version of) YouTube resolves my first issue.
I'm dual-booting the stock ROM and zulu99's Full Android Marshmallow ROM from a USB HDD. In the same exact version I've installed of YouTube onto Full Android, I can view descriptions and comments. So why doesn't that version, side-loaded, work similarly in the stock Android TV ROM? Is there a way to tweak it, maybe through xposed, to get descriptions/comments to display?

http://www.videomap.it/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=1583
Try 220 DPI for Youtube app with Xposed or flash that rom.
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[VR Player] VU Cinema - Enjoy a virtual theater anywhere

Hello,
I am developer of VU Cinema, a VR video player for cardboard. I would like to introduce our App and provide some promo code to you guys for FREE paid version. Enjoy watching videos in the IMAX theater!
Features:
- Hands-Free (Full Gaze Operation)
- Use ffmpeg backend to support almost all media format (paid version only)
- YouTube Video (paid version only)
Support most popular videos and voice search
- Realistic Cinema Scene
IMAX, Regular theater and living room
- IMAX Seat Selection
- Multi-Language Subtitle
- Audio Track Selection (paid version only)
- Bluetooth gamepad
Download:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vustudio.vr.vucinemafree
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vustudio.vr.pro.vucinema (Paid version)
Permission Usage:
NFC, WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE : Used by the Cardboard SDK to set up and save your headset configuration
INTERNET, ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE : Required for YouTube video streaming
RECORD_AUDIO : Required for YouTube voice search
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE : Required for accessing media on the device
Promo code: (Don't forget to reply the post if you use one of them)
FPKLVGSMK1DU69U3GZHYRPE
8AC24PPPPGMGVYLNT7LFUH7
6KY0YHQ2HA0ZT46LKL07CGZ
If you like it, please leave a rating and comment on the Play Store. Any comment or suggestion to improve the App is welcome.
Thank you.

Could not get any videos to play. Android 7.0 mate 9 pro. Tested both free and paid version.

jackson1214 said:
Promo code: (Don't forget to reply the post if you use one of them)
FPKLVGSMK1DU69U3GZHYRPE
8AC24PPPPGMGVYLNT7LFUH7
6KY0YHQ2HA0ZT46LKL07CGZ
If you like it, please leave a rating and comment on the Play Store. Any comment or suggestion to improve the App is welcome.
Thank you.
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Wow... No one even decided to say that they've used up all the codes (-_-)...
Anyways, I tried your free version on my Nexus 5 and it works pretty well! It does drain the battery a lot more than I thought it would though.

Anything with a 3d environment background is a drain on the phone battery (overheats it too)
I personally use vr players with no background or 3d surroundings. All you need is the video screen.

Hello sir,Expried codes..please share new...

Did you make this with Unity3d?
If so, could you add this https://github.com/m-tukiok/UnityPluginDisplay4k to it, please? Even if you have to make it into a different version of the app.
I'm willing to pay for the pro version and make a donation if you do!
I'd love to have a native 4k VR player for my XZp that doesn't require messing with adb.

VU showing video that is mismatched positionally on right and left eye
hey fam.i am using a tecno camon cx air and i am having an issue in that the video on the right is not exactly the same in positioning/mismatch as the video on the other eye causing some blur and uncomfy viewing experience.what can i do?i am using VU pro latest versionconfused:
check out my twitter @Kay_e_veemusic i will show you a screenshot of my screen, i can't post a link here since i am new..will appreciate your help

It's a shame the codes are expired this deserves five stars for sure! I have a couple of feature requests:
Please add the ability to play network videos! It is essential that I can launch videos to VU Cinema from a file manager (total commander in this case) the same as any other video player. It would also be nice to be able to browse network videos from within the app.
Bluetooth controls need to be refined. Please add the ability to either map the controller or add basic seek and volume controls to the D pad. Sometimes it is easier to tap forward a couple times to relocate my place in a movie than try to navigate the very inaccurate seat bar. The only app I have seen tackle VR controls well (and I've tried them all) is VR Theater by coach games. If you were to merge the graphics from VR Cinema with similar gamepad controls to VR theater it would be the perfect app!!!
Please continue development it's really great! ?
[Just purchased, well worth it]

On one plus 5, After the update 5.0.4 it has stopped working.video screen is blank while pictures can be seen.kindly help on it.

YouTube internet connection failed issue
Hi
I have recently purchased irusu VR box and tried the vu cinema pro app in my one plus 5t ,all the features are working fine except the YouTube. When I am trying to play a video it is showing internet connection failed.please let me know how to resolve this
Thanks in advance

internet
every video i try to watch get no internet connection warning

[TUTORIAL]Get Youtube Picture in Picture Mode without android Oreo or Youtube Red

One of the biggest new features in Android O is a picture-in-picture mode that lets you watch videos in a floating window while you're using other apps. But This is limited to Youtube Red Subscribers or only if you have Android Oreo.
But with a simple app like telegram you can have Youtube Picture in Picture Mode on any phone without android oreo or Youtube Red Subscription.
Watch the full tutorial here :
MOD EDIT: VIDEO REMOVED
Promoting your YouTube channel is not allowed on XDA.
THREAD CLOSED

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/how-to/youtube-client-floating-window-t3675895

Play youtube video in small window (Picture in Picture mode) in Realme 2 pro

Hello All,
There is no picture in picture mode in color os
Please let me know when it will available, i cannot play youtube video in small window on the screen, where as base android oreo phones can easy do that
I need this feature badly, please let me know the solution to this
Thanks
Wajahat

Youtube Vanced will do the work, install Vanced microG if you need to login to your account. PiP Youtube Vanced tested on realme 2 pro. It is not ideal by any means, but you can remove or disable Youtube afterward if necessary. Kindly set Vanced as default app so any youtube link can be redirected to Vanced.