If you missed yesterday’s live stream, here’s the latest AFTVnewscast episode. Thanks to everyone who viewed live and who participated by asking questions.
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Show Notes & Links
Fire TV update 5.2.4.0 was halted due to Appstore server load concerns
Pre-rooted 5.2.4.0 ROM with new interface for the Amazon Fire TV 2 has been released
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/firetv-2-sloane-prerooted-stock-images-t3309783
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-installupdate-a-package-using-twrp-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
Kodi and sideloaded apps are fully compatible with the new Fire TV interface
How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
Amazon Fire TV gains the option to disable HDMI CEC in new 5.2.4.0 software update
Fire TV Stick 2 better supports USB Ethernet Adapters with 5.2.4.0 software update
Screen calibration remains on Fire TV 2 with 5.2.4.0 update, but not added to Fire TV Stick 2
How to disable auto-playing video and audio on the new Fire TV home screen interface
Fire TV Remote app will regain remote app launching with new interface later this week
Cartoon Network app arrives on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
E! Now app arrives on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
New BET app arrives on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
DirecTV Now launches on Fire TV to take on Sling TV and Playstation Vue
DirecTV Now App
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller is on sale for $39.99
Amazon Fire TV Game Controller
Amazon Prime Video is now officially available in over 200 countries
Harmony releases second Alexa Skill with additional functionality
First Harmony Alexa Skill (Smart Home Version)
Amazon resumes selling the unlocked BLU R1 HD prime exclusive phone for $49.99
Prime-exclusive Moto G Play on sale for $79.99
How to use custom icons for sideloaded apps like Kodi on the Amazon Fire TV
How to set a custom Sleep Time on a rooted Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How to set a custom Screensaver Start Time on a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
How to connect to a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick via ADB
How to Factory Reset a rooted Fire TV using TWRP custom recovery
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The new UI is awful, it’s so unintuitive trying to navigate that i’ve currently stopped using the AFTV unless i have to.
I’m having a hard time figuring out how to remove items from the new AFTV “Recent” menu. The previous interface has an option that said something like “Remove from recent”. Any ideas? Thanks!