Amazon Fire TV

Metallifux · 14 Jan 2015 at 09:15

schizo said:
http://kodi.wiki/view/Amazon_Fire_TV

Using this guide.

This is the only part you need.

adbFire is a companion program for FireTV and Android XBMC & forks. It allows you to sideload XBMC (and other apps) without the bother of downloading the Android SDK and other tools. Additionally, it allows you to copy files to and from XBMC, backup XBMC, root the FireTV, mount USB drives and more.
Download website link: http://jocala.com/adbfire.html

Ignore the parts about root or mounting USB, neither of these are possible on current firmware but sideloading kodi is all you really need.

Banzai_Joe · 14 Jan 2015 at 09:34

So, a mate told me all about this and how he put xmbc on it. Then i saw this thread. Fate? maybe!

Ok, questions, and apologies if some have been asked, but it is a long thread.
1. Streaming (wired) from my HP microserver should be fine?
2. Is there a definitive/recommended format to get my DVD/BD disks onto the server that the xmbc can stream and play? (i doubt it will do .iso files of BD's?)
3. Can it play TV that you wouldn't usually be able to get in the UK? I'm binning Sky due to extortionate prices. Just looking for alternatives really.

Thanks

Schizo · 14 Jan 2015 at 09:41

All working now,got it all set up with my network and now plays films

How do i get my films on my nas to show up as a picture and not a letter description ?

What else do i need to install ?

Metallifux · 14 Jan 2015 at 10:09

schizo said:
All working now,got it all set up with my network and now plays films

How do i get my films on my nas to show up as a picture and not a letter description ?

What else do i need to install ?

You don't need to install anything else you just need to add your sources to the library with a scraper for films or tv. Sounds like you need to read a little more on Kodi.

zoomee · 14 Jan 2015 at 11:16

schizo said:
Keep on getting this message and its starting to grind on me now !!!!

no jvm installation found,please install a 63-bit jdk
if you have already have a jdk installed,define a jave-home variable in computer-system properties-system settings-enviroment variables.

Not come across this issue at all! - java?
Heres your fix

Metallifux said:
Ended up factory resetting the FTV and started again, no problems this time.

Scam · 14 Jan 2015 at 12:07

Anyone used the Curzon home cinema? Just wondering what quality etc was like? There's a few good titles on there..

Schizo · 14 Jan 2015 at 15:22

Metallifux said:
You don't need to install anything else you just need to add your sources to the library with a scraper for films or tv. Sounds like you need to read a little more on Kodi.

Reading is not one of better qualitys but will have a look at it

Metallifux · 14 Jan 2015 at 20:38

schizo said:
Reading is not one of better qualitys but will have a look at it

All you had to do was select a scraper when you set up your sources.

http://kodi.wiki/view/Set_content_and_scan

Schizo · 14 Jan 2015 at 20:51

Cheers dude,just trying to get my head around all the things it can do,my mind is blown

Schizo · 15 Jan 2015 at 07:34

Right,from what i understand is this,i use the program abdfire to install pdk files to my fire,this i fully understand and have used it with my little knowledge,so...where do you get these pdk files from that are trustworthy.

zoomee · 15 Jan 2015 at 08:04

straight from the kodi website bud - remember to select the Android ARM version and your good to go bud

Metallifux · 15 Jan 2015 at 08:23

schizo said:
Right,from what i understand is this,i use the program abdfire to install pdk files to my fire,this i fully understand and have used it with my little knowledge,so...where do you get these pdk files from that are trustworthy.

They are apk files and it depends on what you want to install. Unfortunately the fire tv is locked down to only use the amazon app store and not the full google play store. You kind of need to know what you want to put on before you go hunting for apk's.

Schizo · 15 Jan 2015 at 09:23

Metallifux said:
They are apk files and it depends on what you want to install. Unfortunately the fire tv is locked down to only use the amazon app store and not the full google play store. You kind of need to know what you want to put on before you go hunting for apk's.

Sent you a trust message regarding help.

Metallifux · 15 Jan 2015 at 10:17

schizo said:
Sent you a trust message regarding help.

You'll have to send it again, I've never set trust up and it had an ancient email address, hehe.

Schizo · 15 Jan 2015 at 15:30

Metallifux said:
You'll have to send it again, I've never set trust up and it had an ancient email address, hehe.

Sent.

Metallifux · 16 Jan 2015 at 07:43

I noticed last night, running the AFTV through my amp I'm getting no surround channels on Dolby Digital soundtracks over HDMI. DTS is fine. Anyone else noticed this or know if there is a fix. This is output from KODI by the way.

Vimes · 16 Jan 2015 at 11:06

Priced at £63.20 now at Amazon.

RoyMi6 · 16 Jan 2015 at 11:13

Ok, so I'm using 3 of these and my Dad really liked it.

Where's the cheapest place I can get one for him?

EDIT: Ha, took me a while write my post (as long as it was) so didn't notice Vimes post. Job done.

EDIT2: Not sure if you always get this (you'd think I'd know having 3 already) but you get £2 app store credit as well at the moment. Definitely worth spending it on AirPlay/DLNA Receiver Pro which I'd argue works better than ATV3 native airplay - which was always a royal pain in the backside for me.

Metallifux · 16 Jan 2015 at 11:50

Vimes said:
Priced at £63.20 now at Amazon.

Awesome just requested my refund for the difference, paid the £79 at the beginning of the week.

Vimes · 16 Jan 2015 at 13:58

Metallifux said:
Awesome just requested my refund for the difference, paid the £79 at the beginning of the week.

Excellent

Did you set-up Kodi with it already and did it go ok...?

When yours arrived did it have a later firmware which prevents rooting...?