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First Discovered
- 4/3/2019
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 4K
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds support for screen mirroring via Miracast to Fire TV Stick 4K
First Discovered
- 3/4/2019
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
- Fire TV Cube
- Fire TV Stick 4K
Notes and Known Changes
- Replaces option to move apps/channels with new option to pin apps/channels to the front of the Your "Apps and Channels" list. Moving apps was restored through a system component update on April 16th.
- System components (i.e., system apps) can now be updated manually under the "My Fire TV > About" menu.
- Enables WiFi simple setup, which automatically connects your newly purchased devices from Amazon to your WiFi.
- Bug fixed that caused a crash when viewing app permisions of apps without any permissions set.
- Adds new "Auto" selection for video color format under display options.
- Option added to change default browser selection for YouTube app added to "Settings > Preferences" menu.
- Possibly fixes issues with audio being out of sync when playing videos.
Related Links
- Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube, and Fire TV 3 are receiving software update 6.2.6.0
- Amazon Fire TVs now allow you to check for and install system app updates
- New color format option on Amazon Fire TVs will automatically select whether RGB or YCbCr is best for your TV
- Amazon Fire TVs can now automatically connect to Wi-Fi without you needing to enter your Wi-Fi password
- You can now switch which default browser you use for YouTube directly from the Fire TV settings menu
- How to move and organize Fire TV apps with the new Pinning feature
- Amazon restores the ability to move and rearrange Fire TV apps
First Discovered
- 3/1/2019
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Replaces option to move apps/channels with new option to pin apps/channels to the front of the Your "Apps and Channels" list. Moving apps was restored through a system component update on April 16th.
- System components (i.e., system apps) can now be updated manually under the "My Fire TV > About" menu.
- Enables WiFi simple setup, which automatically connects your newly purchased devices from Amazon to your WiFi. (Fire TV Stick 2 Only)
- Bug fixed that caused a crash when viewing app permisions of apps without any permissions set.
- Option added to change default browser selection for YouTube app added to "Settings > Preferences" menu.
Related Links
- New Fire TV software update changes the way you arrange Apps and Channels
- Amazon Fire TVs now allow you to check for and install system app updates
- Amazon Fire TVs can now automatically connect to Wi-Fi without you needing to enter your Wi-Fi password
- You can now switch which default browser you use for YouTube directly from the Fire TV settings menu
- How to move and organize Fire TV apps with the new Pinning feature
- Amazon restores the ability to move and rearrange Fire TV apps
First Discovered
- 1/11/2019
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
- Fire TV Cube
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
Notes and Known Changes
- Removes option to adjust dynamic range setting that was incorrectly added with previous update.
First Discovered
- 1/11/2019
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Removes option to adjust dynamic range setting that was incorrectly added with previous update.
First Discovered
- 1/10/2019
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Removes option to adjust dynamic range setting that was incorrectly added with previous update.
First Discovered
- 12/19/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
First Discovered
- 12/13/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
- Fire TV Cube
- Fire TV Stick 4K
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds support for Alexa Multi-Room Music to Fire TV Cube
- Adds support for Alexa Follow-Up Mode to Fire TV Cube
- Adds Dynamic Range Settings to switch between Adaptive and Always HDR on Fire TV Cube
- Adds more ways to edit/delete Fire TV Recast DVR recordings
- Fixes audio drop-out issues on Fire TV Stick 4K
First Discovered
- 12/5/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds support for Alexa Announcements
- Adds ability to increse/decrease TV volume by specific incriments
First Discovered
- 12/4/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Related Links
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 11/16/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
- Fire TV Cube
Notes and Known Changes
- Likely makes Fire TV Recast improvements
First Discovered
- 10/31/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 4K
Notes and Known Changes
- Launch day software update for Fire TV Stick 4K
First Discovered
- 10/26/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds support for Video Frame Rate Matching
- Adds option to disable Home button IR commands
- Adds new TV IR Command Repetition options
- Changes Surround Sound Option Labels
- Adds support for Fire TV Recast with new Live TV settings menu
- Adds new Device Usage Data privacy setting
- Consolidates privacy options into new Privacy Settings menu under Preferences
First Discovered
- 10/26/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Changes Surround Sound Option Labels
- Adds support for Fire TV Recast with new Live TV settings menu
- Adds new Device Usage Data privacy setting
- Consolidates privacy options into new Privacy Settings menu under Preferences
First Discovered
- 10/20/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds support for Fire TV Recast with new Live TV settings menu
- Adds new Device Usage Data privacy setting
- Consolidates privacy options into new Privacy Settings menu under Preferences
- Renames Device settings menu to My Fire TV
First Discovered
- 9/22/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
First Discovered
- 9/22/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
First Discovered
- 9/13/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds new Volume Leveler option
- Adds new Dialogue Enhancer option
- Adds new Input Change Options for controlling how input cycling is executed
- Adds the ability to select from a list of IR profiles for home theater equipment
- Adds new Netowrk Proxy Settings to Developer Tools Menu
First Discovered
- 9/4/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
First Discovered
- 8/23/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Fixes voice dictation for on-screen keyboard that was broken with previous update
First Discovered
- 8/23/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Fixes voice dictation for on-screen keyboard that was broken with previous update
First Discovered
- 8/16/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
First Discovered
- 8/12/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds new updated Alexa interface that first debuted with the Fire TV Cube
- Adds new prompt to allow initial ADB conneciton from unrecognized device
- Breaks voice dictation for on-screen keyboard.
First Discovered
- 8/8/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds option to show last input when powered on, instead of always defaulting to the Home screen
First Discovered
- 7/31/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds support for Video Frame Rate Matching
- Adds new interface for viewing local movie theater times via Alexa
- Adds new Netowrk Proxy Settings to Developer Tools Menu
First Discovered
- 7/26/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
First Discovered
- 7/20/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
Notes and Known Changes
- New Power On Input option to control if TV input is changed to Fire TV Cube's input when saying Alexa, turn on the TV
- Possible enhancements to AV Receiver / Soundbar power control
- New option to show or hide Alexa hints while screensaver is running
- Device menu under Settings has been renamed to My Fire TV
First Discovered
- 7/13/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
First Discovered
- 7/5/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
Related Links
First Discovered
- 6/22/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
First Discovered
- 6/22/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)
First Discovered
- 6/22/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
First Discovered
- 6/21/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Cube
Notes and Known Changes
- Launch day software update for Fire TV Cube
First Discovered
- 6/14/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Possibly released to combat the ADB.Miner Virus.
Related Links
First Discovered
- 5/15/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Your Apps & Games row on the Fire TV home screen changed to Your Apps & Channels row
- Amazon Channels now have icons in the apps row on the home screen
- New Prime Video icon added to the apps row which loads new interface that houses all Amazon Video content
- Developer Tools Menu updated from v3.0 to v4.0 with new customizable System X-Ray bar
First Discovered
- 4/20/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- This is a slightly newer version of the previous version where the build numbers are different
First Discovered
- 4/17/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Your Apps & Games row on the Fire TV home screen changed to Your Apps & Channels row
- Amazon Channels now have icons in the apps row on the home screen
- New Prime Video icon added to the apps row which loads new interface that houses all Amazon Video content
First Discovered
- 3/8/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 1
First Discovered
- 2/3/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Possibly includes voice remote update 137
First Discovered
- 1/19/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Related Links
First Discovered
- 1/19/2018
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
First Discovered
- 12/19/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
First Discovered
- 12/16/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Fixes Dolby Digital audio not switching automtically
First Discovered
- 12/12/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Fixes display switching by 3rd-party apps.
- Likely adds On Now row and Channel Guide used for live Amazon Channels content
First Discovered
- 11/29/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
First Discovered
- 11/16/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
First Discovered
- 11/10/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
First Discovered
- 11/2/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
First Discovered
- 10/25/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 3
Notes and Known Changes
- Launch day software update for Fire TV 3.
First Discovered
- 10/16/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV Stick 1
First Discovered
- 9/12/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Features equivilant to 5.2.6.0 (587444320) update but also makes some minor menu changes for tunner and picture options.
First Discovered
- 9/12/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds Voice input for on-screen keyboard
- Adds Screen Magnifier
- Adds support for Thursday Night Football live streams
- Moves home screen ad banner from top of screen to below 2nd row of content
Related Links
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 8/4/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
First Discovered
- 6/28/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Launch day update for Element's Fire TV Edition televisions
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 6/28/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)
Notes and Known Changes
- Initial version of Element's Fire TV Edition televisions from the factory
First Discovered
- 8/4/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 2
First Discovered
- 7/14/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 2
First Discovered
- 7/2/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
Related Links
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 6/7/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
First Discovered
- 6/21/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Fixes Dolby DIgital over optical on the Fire TV 1
Related Links
First Discovered
- 4/27/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
First Discovered
- 4/5/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds new interface to Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick 1
- Data usage monitoring added
- Video quality setting added
- Voice search for YouTube (using Search In Apps) added
- Adds Alexa in UK and Germany
Related Links
- Software update 5.2.4.1 rolling out to all Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models — Adds new interface to 1st-gen devices
- Amazon Fire TV & Stick can now monitor data usage and alert you when you’ve reached a data cap
- You can now select from 3 video quality settings on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick now supports Voice Search for YouTube
- Alexa added to all Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick models in the UK and Germany
- Fire TV update 5.2.4.1 causing poor 24p video playback in MrMC, Kodi, and SPMC
Package Download Links
- Fire TV 1 Incremental 5.2.1.2 (562254320) to 5.2.4.1 (573210520) Package
- Fire TV 2 Full 5.2.4.1 (573210520) Package
- Fire TV 2 Incremental 5.2.4.0 (565189620) to 5.2.4.1 (573210520) Package
- Fire TV Stick 1 Incremental 5.2.1.1 (551203220) to 5.2.4.1 (573210520) Package
- Fire TV Stick 1 Incremental 5.2.1.2 (562254320) to 5.2.4.1 (573210520) Package
First Discovered
- 11/30/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Adds new interface to Fire TV 2 and Fire TV Stick 2
- Adds new notification center in settings
Related Links
- Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick software update 5.2.4.0 makes first apperance
- New interface now rolling out to Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks in 5.2.4.0 update
- Amazon Fire TV gains new Notification Center with new interface update
- Amazon Fire TV software update 5.2.4.0 possibly halted
- Pre-rooted 5.2.4.0 ROM with new interface for the Amazon Fire TV 2 has been released
- Kodi and sideloaded apps are fully compatible with the new Fire TV interface
- Amazon Fire TV gains the option to disable HDMI CEC in new 5.2.4.0 software update
- How to disable auto-playing video and audio on the new Fire TV home screen interface
- Screen calibration remains on Fire TV 2 with 5.2.4.0 update, but not added to Fire TV Stick 2
- Fire TV 2 and Fire TV Stick 2 software update 5.2.4.0 rollout resumes en masse
- Fire TV Stick 2 better supports USB Ethernet Adapters with 5.2.4.0 software update
- Fire TV Remote app cannot remotely launch apps on devices with the new Fire TV interface
- Fire TV Remote app will regain remote app launching with new interface later this week
- System X-Ray bar on Fire TV gains Custom App Metrics
- Fire TV update 5.2.4.0 was halted due to Appstore server load concerns
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 10/20/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Update began rolling out to Fire TV Stick 2 on launch day.
- Amazon's source code page lists this update as version 5.2.2.1, but the Fire TV interface calls it version 5.2.2.0.
First Discovered
- 9/28/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Initial software version on Fire TV Stick 2 from the factory. Unknown if this update will also come to other devices.
First Discovered
- 1/17/2017
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Security Patches
First Discovered
- 8/10/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- QuadRooter Vulnerability is still present on the Fire TV 1
- Netflix full integrated into Fire TV interface and search
- Can now move forward/back in a video by asking Alexa
- New Advertising ID options allow for opting-out of ad tracking
- New parental control option will prompt for PIN when launching blocked apps
- Fire TV Stick rooting method blocked
- System Status Monitor menu renamed to Developer Tools Menu v1.40
- Not In My House app blocking mechanism added
- Contact Us section in settings area slightly changed
Related Links
- Fire TV Software update 5.2.1.1 (551203220) begins rolling out
- You can now opt-out of Ad Tracking on the Amazon Fire TV
- Fire TV parental controls can now prompt you for a PIN before launching restricted apps
- Software update 5.2.1.1 blocks rooting with Kingo Root on the Fire TV Stick
- How to access the hidden Developer Tools Menu on the Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick
- Fire TV update 5.2.1.1 contains new Not In My House system app for more sophisticated app blocking
- Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.1 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 1 Released
- Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.1 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 2 Released
- Netflix and HBO content finally added to Amazon Fire TV Universal Voice Search
- You can now move forward/back in a video using your voice on the Amazon Fire TV
First Discovered
- 6/9/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Bug preventing screensaver from launching fixed
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
- Amazon Fire TV devices gain new grid app launcher through OTA system app update
- Second version of Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.0 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 1 & 2 Released
- Launching apps and videos with Alexa is now working on the Amazon Fire TV
- Revised software version 5.2.1.0 still rootable on Fire TV Stick with Kingo Root
- Revised 5.2.1.0 Fire TV software update fixes screensaver issues
- New version of Fire TV software update 5.2.1.0 starts rolling out
Package Download Links
- Fire TV 1 Full 5.2.1.0 (550145120) Package
- Fire TV 1 Incremental 5.0.5.1 (537175520) to 5.2.1.0 (550145120) Package
- Fire TV 2 Full 5.2.1.0 (550145120) Package
- Fire TV 2 Incremental 5.0.5.1 (537175520) to 5.2.1.0 (550145120) Package
- Fire TV 2 Incremental 5.2.1.0 (550144920) to 5.2.1.0 (550145120) Package
- Fire TV Stick Incremental 5.0.5.1 (537175520) to 5.2.1.0 (550145120) Package
First Discovered
- 5/20/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Parental controls improved to restrict based on content rating
- Ability to watch live streams for add-on subscriptions added
- Updates to support new 4K YouTube app
- Alexa can now launch apps and videos
- Alexa can now give local movie information and playback
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
- Pre-Rooted 5.2.1.0 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 2 Released
- Amazon Fire TV parental controls can now restrict content by rating
- Exclusive: Live streaming video and channels coming to the Amazon Fire TV
- Fire TV software update 5.2.1.0 is now rolling out
- Local movie search via Alexa coming to the Fire TV
- Alexa on the Fire TV will soon be able to launch apps and videos
First Discovered
- 4/2/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- FireStarter and FiredTV alternate launchers blacklisted and disabled by update
- Sideloaded apps now appear on home screen Recent list
- Double home button press to open App Launcher added
- My Apps shortcut added to chortcut menu launched by holding home button
- Kodi explicitly added to home screen recent list if installed
- Fire TV Sticks rootable with Kingo Root
- King Root rooting blocked for all devices
- Internal ADB client removed
Related Links
- Amazon explicitly shows Kodi some love in the latest Fire TV software update
- How to get Kodi to show up on the Home Screen of a Fire TV or Fire TV Stick
- Pre-Rooted 5.0.5.1 ROM for the Amazon Fire TV 2 Released
- TWRP and Fire OS 5 Pre-Rooted ROM released for 1st-gen Fire TV
- Software update 5.0.5.1 brings sideloaded apps to the Fire TV Home Screen and a new App Shortcut
- Fire TV Sticks running 5.0.5.1 and 5.2.1.0 are rootable with Kingo Root app
- Amazon Fire TV 2 running 5.0.5.1 is still rootable using rbox/zeroepoch method
- How to continue using FireStarter on Fire TV and Fire TV Stick software version 5.0.5.1
- FireStarter not compatible with new Fire TV software update 5.0.5.1
- Strong evidence that Amazon has blacklisted FireStarter app by name in latest Fire TV update
- Amazon essentially declares war on alternate Fire TV launchers that replace the default home screen
- How to disable Amazon’s app blacklist on a rooted Fire TV 2
- How to restore internal ADB client capabilities on a rooted Fire TV
First Discovered
- 2/2/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 1
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- First update for Fire OS 3 devices, Fire TV 1 & Fire TV Stick (non-voice) to Fire OS 5
- Alexa added to Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick (non-voice)
- New Your Videos section added to Fire TV
- Full Add-On Subscription support added
- App and Game categories now displayed in grid layout
- Support for new WiFi-direct voice-remote and new WiFi-direct game controller added to Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick (non-voice)
Related Links
- Fire OS 5 Developer Preview devices being updated to final public version
- Overview of Fire TV & Fire TV Stick software update 5.0.5 changes
- Fire TV software update 5.0.5 continues slow roll out
- Pre-Rooted 5.0.5 ROM for Fire TV 2 Released
- How to Root the Fire TV 1, 2, or Stick using KingRoot — No USB cable required
- New ‘Your Videos’ section on Fire TV combines Prime Video, Subscriptions, Library, Watchlist, and more into one screen
- Amazon Fire TV gains native Prime Add-On Subscription support with latest update
- How to restore Kodi external storage data after updating to 5.0.5 on 1st-gen Fire TVs
- Software version 5.0.5 for Fire TV 2 can still be rooted
- TWRP and Fire OS 5 Pre-Rooted ROM released for 1st-gen Fire TV
- Fire TV software update 5.0.5 with Alexa begins rolling out to 1st-gen devices
- Amazon officially says Fire OS 5 will come to 1st-gen Fire TVs and Fire TV Sticks in February
First Discovered
- 12/12/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Sideloaded apps now appear in App section
- New Dolby Digital option added to sound settings
- Surround Sound audio bug fixes
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
- Sideloaded apps like Kodi can now be launched from the Fire TV ‘Apps’ section
- Custom Recovery and 5.0.4 Pre-Rooted ROM for Fire TV 2 released by rbox
- Amazon Fire TV 2 software version 5.0.4 has been rooted
- Software update 5.0.4 begins rolling out with new Dolby Digital audio option
- Software update 5.0.4 for 2nd-gen Fire TV and newer Fire TV Sticks makes first appearance
First Discovered
- 12/13/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Only released to Fire TV Stick w/ Voice Remote
- Fixes thermal and power management bugs
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 11/11/2016
Affected Devices
- Fire TV Stick 1
Notes and Known Changes
- Software version on Fire TV Stick w/ Voice Remote at launch
- Adds support for Bluetooth headphones, mice, and Keybaords to Fire TV Stick
- Adds Prime Stations to Fire TV Stick
First Discovered
- 10/29/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Only released for Fire TV 2
- First Fire TV 2 rooting method required this version
- Fixes Dolby Digital Plus and DTS suround sound audio bugs
- Fixes WiFi-based remote and game controller connectivity bugs
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 10/24/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Only released for Fire TV 2 (Fire TV 1 had a different developer preview update with this version number)
- Fixes low volume bug
- Improved detection of 4K TVs connected through A/V receivers
- WiFi-direct voice remote bug fixes
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
First Discovered
- 10/10/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Only released for Fire TV 2
- Fixes missing suround sound in thrid-party apps
- Fixes Boldby Digital Plus bugs
- Miscellaneous Bug Fixes
Related Links
First Discovered
- 10/5/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Only released for Fire TV 2
- Fire TV 2 launch day update
Related Links
Package Download Links
First Discovered
- 10/5/2015
Affected Devices
- Fire TV 2
Notes and Known Changes
- Only released for Fire TV 2
- The version Fire TV 2 first shipped with on launch day
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