List of Tested Sideloaded APKs for the Amazon Fire TV (Fire TV Stick)

KCFish · Sep 7, 2014

jimbou1981 said:
I installed a couple apps last night with Google Play tricked into thinking it's an aio asus nexus 7.
- NFL Game Rewind (5 minute Free preview after install!)
- CandyCrush (nothing like crushing candy on the big screen )
Both apps worked great - A Mouse and possible keyboard required

I'll try to check out the NFL Now app via Google Play later tonight and see how that works.

Hi. Could you explain how you got NFL Game Rewind working? I downloaded the version from Google Play, but it won't work. How did you trick Google Play into thinking it was a different device?

Thanks!

Annunneo · Sep 7, 2014

KCFish said:
Hi. Could you explain how you got NFL Game Rewind working? I downloaded the version from Google Play, but it won't work. How did you trick Google Play into thinking it was a different device?

Thanks!

Download market helper. Choose nexus 7 tablet 3g, United States and at&t. activate then back out and it should work.

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jimbou1981 · Sep 7, 2014

KCFish said:
Hi. Could you explain how you got NFL Game Rewind working? I downloaded the version from Google Play, but it won't work. How did you trick Google Play into thinking it was a different device?

Thanks!

type this into your browser and follow the guide for step by step directions. www [dot] aftvnews [dot] com/how-to-trick-google-play-store-into-allowing-all-apps

stanleyopar2000 · Oct 15, 2014

anyone know how to get the Hulu Android APK working on Fire TV? it goes into an insane orientation that is unusable when I launched it.
Why the android APK? free users can watch free content on hulu on their android device to their hearts content. While the native Amazon Fire TV hulu plus requires a subscription to even watch the free stuff.

nyder · Oct 15, 2014

stanleyopar2000 said:
anyone know how to get the Hulu Android APK working on Fire TV? it goes into an insane orientation that is unusable when I launched it.
Why the android APK? free users can watch free content on hulu on their android device to their hearts content. While the native Amazon Fire TV hulu plus requires a subscription to even watch the free stuff.

Oh really, free stuff? I am cheap. I will take a look at it.

Okay, only Hulu app I found on google play, says Hulu Plus when it loads up and when I log in, the only way to get further in is to Purchase it. It says you don't get free **** on the mobile app.

So give me the play store link so I can make sure I was on the right app.

And for the record, it was in landscape mode for me, but I also use the Rotate Screen Orientation app.

stanleyopar2000 · Oct 15, 2014

nyder said:
Oh really, free stuff? I am cheap. I will take a look at it.

Okay, only Hulu app I found on google play, says Hulu Plus when it loads up and when I log in, the only way to get further in is to Purchase it. It says you don't get free **** on the mobile app.

So give me the play store link so I can make sure I was on the right app.

And for the record, it was in landscape mode for me, but I also use the Rotate Screen Orientation app.

you need to make a free account

Its only on android. even iPhone users don't get this treatment.

I'm watching Psycho-Pass (anime) on my note 3 right now and I don't have a plus subscription

http://blog.hulu.com/2014/07/30/sample-free-content-on-hulu-for-android-2/

hans.wurst777 · Nov 14, 2014

Spotify

Hello,

I would like to sideload Spotify on my unrooted AFTV. What does this mean: “requires an screen orientation changer” and how do I manage it? Just sideloading the app doesn't work...
Any ideas?

Greatings,
Mr. White

DEREKTROTTER · Nov 14, 2014

hans.wurst777 said:
Hello,

I would like to sideload Spotify on my unrooted AFTV. What does this mean: “requires an screen orientation changer” and how do I manage it? Just sideloading the app doesn't work...
Any ideas?

Greatings,
Mr. White

there are many apps to change orientation but ive never used any myself
something like this should do it: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nl.fameit.rotate

isnt there a spotify app in the amazon app store though? im sure ive seen one

hans.wurst777 · Nov 15, 2014

This rotation app doesn't work for me, but I found an spotify app, wich is edited and works (found the link in this forum;
h t t p://d-h.st/Lel ).
The spotify app in the Amazon app Shop is just for connecting other devices and needs a premium account.

retroben · Nov 15, 2014

This one works fine for me...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=bong.android.androidlock

The only problem is that you will need to apply it again whenever your Fire TV restarts.
Otherwise,works perfectly fine.
I wished there was a hack for "landscaped portrait" so we can use portrait oriented apps,but in a stratched landscape form instead of cutting offscreen vertically.

For example,you can only view YouTube app description and comments when in portrait mode.
When in landscape,they don't appear.

hans.wurst777 · Nov 16, 2014

Is your AFTV rooted?
I was too fast with the installation, so mine is unrootable at the moment.

retroben · Nov 17, 2014

No root needed for sideloading via ADB,and Evozi should help you out on getting the apk.
If your firmware is new enough,you should already have access to installing apk files from unknown sources.

Also...Terminal Emulator,a web browser,and ES File Explorer on your FTV will help you have an easier time sideloading apk files if you have a keyboard like the Logitech K400r.

hans.wurst777 · Nov 17, 2014

retroben said:
No root needed for sideloading via ADB,and Evozi should help you out on getting the apk.
If your firmware is new enough,you should already have access to installing apk files from unknown sources.

Also...Terminal Emulator,a web browser,and ES File Explorer on your FTV will help you have an easier time sideloading apk files if you have a keyboard like the Logitech K400r.

Thanksfor your answer. What for I need the Terminal emulator? I just asked, cause I installed another rotation app, wich doesn't work. The screen rotates for less then a second and goes back to normal mode.
I already have the k400r Keyboard, wich is a great combination with the aftv. By the way, I was able to bring the real spotify app to the startscreen by connecting it with the spotify connect app by using the "lama-method".

Greatings from Hamburg.

retroben · Nov 17, 2014

For those who do not have root access,Terminal Emulator can be used to sideload a stored apk file from your Fire TV's sdcard directory (primarily the "Download" folder) so you don't have to use a PC anymore.
The web browser and ES File Explorer are for accessing more apk files via Evozi and other means then renaming them something short to type into Terminal Emulator using
"adb install /sdcard/folder/filename.apk" to install the app you downloaded.

Y314K · Nov 21, 2014

MadJoe said:
I've got Vudu working, but it also requires DroidMote or a mouse connected in order to do more than just search.

What resolution where you able to watch on. Read another post where only SD was working ??

eurojam · Dec 2, 2014

Hi Guys. I sideloaded the latest NBC Sports Live Extra apk. I am having trouble finding the place to enter my cable provider crendetials in or der to use the app. I am using usb mouse to navigate. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

eurojam · Dec 3, 2014

Never mind guys. I was able to figure it out myself

photize · Jan 12, 2015

retroben said:
For those who do not have root access,Terminal Emulator can be used to sideload a stored apk file from your Fire TV's sdcard directory (primarily the "Download" folder) so you don't have to use a PC anymore.
The web browser and ES File Explorer are for accessing more apk files via Evozi and other means then renaming them something short to type into Terminal Emulator using
"adb install /sdcard/folder/filename.apk" to install the app you downloaded.

Hi just a quick install aptoide and the apps auto install. No messing around whatsoever .

retroben · Jan 17, 2015

Omni GIF (APNG) player works perfectly,even for playing APNG files!
Also should be good on any other Android device.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.robin.huangwei.gifviewerfree

There is a pro version if you want to show some support for this truly amazing app.

shavctalek · Feb 4, 2015

Skype of video/chat on Amazon FireTV

Hello All,

I am wondering has anyone successfully sideloaded Skype or any other voice/video chat software on Amazon FireTV and then connected a USB Camera with built in mic to start using the FireTV as a video/chat solution on the big screen. I am trying to see if this would be feasible. I would imagine the challenge would be around the drivers for the webcam (I am sure there are many smart people here) who can resolve that challenge. I would imagine such a solution would be another killer app for Amazon FireTV and would take another step towards a must have for any living room and taking the bite out of walled garden that Microsoft provides with xbox.

Thanks for the help.

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