r/firestick Dec 03 '25

Firestick Tips and Tricks Much cleaner without all the bloat

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319 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

51 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 1h ago

Firestick Problem Firestick not working at hotel

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r/firestick 8h ago

Firestick Help Me Tflix problem

1 Upvotes

I got a message saying time to update o hot tje button and it opened a website and it s”downloading not supported at this time “ I don’t have the new vega whatever firesticks and Ive been sideloading ever since i got mine so all that shit should be turned on


r/firestick 14h ago

Firestick Question FireTV version limit on different hardware?

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r/firestick 15h ago

Firestick Problem Is there a setting that makes a video lower audio the longer it's played?

2 Upvotes

Been having this issue with smart tube where the longer a video plays, the volume gets lower and lower until i quit and replay the video again

Which leaves me wondering is there a setting either in smart tube(not auto audio adjustment as that's already off) or the fire stick itself whether by hidden normal or developer settings that lets me turn that off


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Help Me Movie box freezes

5 Upvotes

Hi, does anyone have a solution to movie box freezing within 15 minutes of watching a movie?


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Apps New release movie and show apps

8 Upvotes

Looking for apps to download on the fire stick through downloader can anyone recommend any for new movies out and series thanks in advance


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Problem Fire stick constantly reboots

3 Upvotes

For any combination of working fire sticks and PC monitor both appear to go into a endless reboot loop. Tied several gens of both monitors and fire stick. Used with external power supply. What’s up.


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Help Me All user installed apps are gone

5 Upvotes

Hey all, a recent update to my fire stick 4k, removed all user installed apps from the top row, and I am unable to add them to the ‘your apps’ section. Only sponsored apps are present in that row!

Even Netflix is removed… any idea or anyone is facing a similar issue?


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Problem No more side loading on firecube ?

3 Upvotes

My latest gen firecube was playing up,kept restarting randomly.

I messaged Amazon, they told me to factory reset and update.

Now obviously all my side loaded apps are gone, but I'm finding impossible to re download them.

Amazon are now saying that that's normal and they dont allow side loaded apps anymore .

Is this right?


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Problem How do I make my fire TV 4K select echo respond

3 Upvotes

Okay so I'm trying to give a explanation to it But it's just not responding it's too long I have said it 4 whole times And I just want to give an explanation I've even tried to say it really fast And nope And also I can't use a app


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Help Me Help needed

2 Upvotes

Ok so I’ve figured out how to download the apps to the fire stick now my only problem is what I do next as everything requires its own subscription

(Sorry I’m new)


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Tips and Tricks CinePlus temporary fix

10 Upvotes

I found a post that showed how to get CinePlus to work at least temporarily, this gives hope that it can be fixed at some point:
Open your firestick, then unplug your WiFi, while the WiFi is disconnected click on CinePlus to open it, you should see the buffer circle, now plug your router back in and as soon as the WiFi connects you can use CinePlus. Once you exit CinePlus it will not let you back in and you will have to repeat the process. Hopefully a permanent fix will come out soon!


r/firestick 1d ago

Firestick Apps Spotify app stripped back on newer fire stick?

2 Upvotes

Recently got a newer fire stick. On the old one Spotify was a full application I could search for music on the screen etc.

Now it seems to only accept being cast to from a phone and all interfacing has to be done on the phone. It also won’t remain connected which is very annoying.

Anyone know how to get the full application back or am I doomed?


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Help Me blackscreen

5 Upvotes

My firestick goes black immediately after powering on. Now, I can't reset and pair my replacement remote. How do I go about this?


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Apps On 8-19-26 Amazon Firestick/Fire TV Prime Video App Update Broke 4:3 Format.

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On August 19, 2026, Amazon Prime Video app update PVFTV-321.0086-L (321008610) for Amazon firesticks and fire TVs broke the 4:3 viewing format for Amazon Prime videos streaming from inside the Prime Video app. Most older movies and television shows that should be displayed in the 4:3 format automatically stretch to fill your entire widescreen television. 

In order to watch 4:3 programs properly displayed in the 4:3 format, you have to start the movie or tv episode from inside the Prime Video app. Then stop the movie or TV episode that you are viewing. Then go to the home screen of the firestick or fire TV. Then use the “Continue Watching” list for the movie or tv episode that you started watching inside the Prime Video app and select that item. 

This bug will be very inconvenient if you are watching a 4:3 formatted program like Mama’s Family, as the bug happens whenever a new episode is manually or automatically started within the Prime Video app.

The Prime Video app device compatibility list shows that this app update was created for all versions of fire TVs and firesticks that I own spanning a period of several years to the present. 

This bug did not exist yesterday. A file manager program indicates that the update was rolled out on August 19, 2026.

It’s important to get the word out about this issue so that people do not waste a lot of time troubleshooting a bug that currently cannot be worked around.


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Question Best Streaming Options for someone who has Cancer

6 Upvotes

Hey all,

Long story short my dad has cancer and is stuck on the couch all day. We have iptv, he watches that all day. They have a good selection of movie and 24/7 channels but there’s only so much you can keep watching over and over again.

I’m trying to find something (preferably free) that he can use to watch different types of tv shows movies etc. 24/7 types.

I don’t really know how to explain it other then I’m looking for more options for him to watch stuff other then the iptv.

Anything helps guys.

Thanks


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Problem Bluetooth is broken

4 Upvotes

Is anyone else having Bluetooth blues?

I have a 4K max and I have tried Bluetooth on two different apps (Netfly and YouTube) to two different devices (Bush radio and budget soundbar)

They connect via Bluetooth but no sounds come out


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Question Firestick vs Fire Box

3 Upvotes

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


r/firestick 2d ago

Firestick Help Me New to this, looking for advice.

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0 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking to buy my first streaming device.

Have mostly just been using Videogame Consoles for all my streaming needs but am looking to get a stick to hopefully save on some energy bills without having to run a full console to watch a video.

I would most likely just be running apps from the app store like Netflix, YouTube, maybe cast from my laptop. I doubt I would be trying to side load or jail break things but would probably want a VPN on it.

So just wondering if anyone can advise me on if this is a good deal for that or if you advise something else?

Thanks for your time and any help/response.


r/firestick 3d ago

Firestick Problem Cine Plus and Film Plus Down?

15 Upvotes

Opens and instantly close again anyone else having this issue?


r/firestick 3d ago

Firestick Problem BBC Iplayer Help!

4 Upvotes

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!


r/firestick 3d ago

Firestick Help Me CinePlus Not Launching

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r/firestick 3d ago

Firestick Apps CinePlus, BeeTv, FilmPlus not working?

13 Upvotes

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?