Since HBO Max is not yet available in the Amazon Appstore, it must be sideloaded. Instructions for how to sideload the app can be found here, but you might be wondering how to update the app once you’ve already installed it. The process for updating is identical to sideloading. Simply open the Downloader app, enter the URL to the newer APK, download it, and install it. The new version will automatically update/replace the old version. You do not need to uninstall the existing version first. A new version 50.2.0.37 of HBO Max was just released and you can get it by entering bit.ly/firehbo (see update below)
Update
7/26/20 For HBO Max v50.3.0.362, enter
9/1/20 For HBO Max v50.4.0.206, enter
10/4/20 For HBO Max v50.5.0.215, enter
10/26/20 For HBO Max v50.6.0.168, enter
11/12/20 For HBO Max v50.7.0.186, enter
11/30/20 For HBO Max v50.7.2.207, enter
2/19/21 For HBO Max v50.10.1.116, enter
Update
11/30/2020
If you’re seeing an “Unsupported Version” message in your HBO Max app, please see this article for how to resolve the issue.
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I use apkupdater to update my apps. It’s open source and available for download on github here https://github.com/rumboalla/apkupdater
“APKUpdater is an open source tool that simplifies the process of finding updates for your installed apps.
It provides similar functionality to an app store, but instead of depending on a single source, it aggregates the results from APKMirror, Aptoide, F-Droid and Google Play.”
Thanks for the tip.
Just tried to sideload using 2123. Downloader came back saying error.
Should add trying to sideload on brand new FireTV with 4k
Pls send a solution ThNks
Hi there, I have the same Issue as Larry, I’m using the 4k fire stick if that means anything, and when I try to use the apkupdater for hbo max it just says install failed
what about future updates. how will i know if there is a update in the future. just keep checking downlaoder?
I’ll keep this article updated with the latest version, so you could check here periodically. I can also post a comment here when a new version is available. That way if you subscribe to notifications for this post’s comments, you’ll get an email when there is a new version.
+1 (and thanks!)
Any word for the current update?
I have no idea how I did this but I am streaming HBO through HBO NOW icon. Is it possible that I have subscribed to two streams through Amazon HBO & HBO NOW?
I have just updated this guide with the latest version of HBO Max’s APK, which is currently v50.3.0.362 available atbit.ly/firehb
I thought the latest release was v50.3.0.369. At least that’s what’s running on my phone which came from the Google Play Store just a couple days ago. This one (V50.3.0.362) is on both my Fire sticks and works fine though. Many thanks for being so helpful BTW.
The phone version of HBO Max does not have the same version number as the TV version of HBO Max. The two are different apps and they cannot be interchanged. You’re right, the latest phone version is x.x.x.369 but the latest TV version is the one posted above, which is x.x.x.362.
So,. it downloads, it installs, then I open it, within downloader, and it runs fine. I’m able to log into my account and everything. But .. when I leave the app, the icon is noplace to be found. I cannot re-open it. Is there a way I can find the app or force an icon to show up in the menu? Or do I have to re-install and open it every time I want to use HBO MAX?
The icon on Fire TV, once the app is sideloaded, won’t be an HBO MAX icon; it’ll instead be the HBO Now icon. Use that to launch the app, but be sure NOT to update it through the Fire TV as you would normally as that would instead “update” the official Fire TV HBO Now, thereby actually removing the sideloaded HBO MAX. Confusing, I know.
Sorry, didn’t see this article from Elias:
https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-and-use-hbo-max-on-amazon-fire-tv-or-firestick-avoiding-common-icon-launch-issues/
That should change the icon to be an HBO MAX branded one.
No it doesn’t, at least not on my fire tv cube 2nd gen. There’s an icon, but it’s but it’s two peaks with a slash through it.
The Fire TV Cube 2, Fire TV Stick Lite, and Fire TV Stick 3 have a bug that causes the icon of some apps to not appear. You can fix it, but it’s a bit involved and has to be done on a per-app basis and repeated every time you update the app.
See here: https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-fix-missing-or-broken-icons-for-sideloaded-apps-on-amazon-fire-tv/
Just user the HBO Now app with your Max login / password. All the same series and movies, just not the additional kid profiles options. no big deal
That only works for a very small number of HBO subscribers. Most providers are not available with HBONow, including mine.
HBOMax sideloaded OK on c.2019 Cube (Fire OS 7.2.1.2)(PS7212/1333) [Fire TV Home Version 6231058.1], but there is no “Your Apps & Channels” icon. Only way to load is via “Manage Installed Applications”. I have a v2 box I can try it on later. P.S. Loads fine.
Thank you!
After hitting the install for HBO Max, I am getting a message of… X App not installed. What am I doing wrong?
I was installing for the first time and having the same issue. I had to delete my HBO and HBO Go apps, syncing, restarting, etc…basically follow the instructions for the original download here: https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-and-use-hbo-max-on-amazon-fire-tv-or-firestick-avoiding-common-icon-launch-issues/.
I also loaded the original APK from bit.ly/hbomaxfire. Hope this helps.
Please help I loaded HBO Max on my fire stick but I get this massage when I try to use it. It wants me to create an account but when I type in the code it says it has expired. What can I do
Thanks!
Version 50-5-0-215 for android will install on Firestick but the remote controller won’t interact with the app at all.
I apologize for this while similar being a little off topic but I cannot find any reference to my concern anywhere on this site so I am hoping some of you may be able to help.
I’m trying to find a version of the Spectrum TV App that will run on a FireTVStick the only one I can find to sideload says “not supported on this device” when installed. It’s available and runs on My Fire HD tablet
but curiously it’ not available for the FireStick. I’ve heard there is a version that works any help from the community who be appreciated. I cut my cable bill in half by going with their streaming package only to find out that it will not work with my FireTVSticks, Cube or FireTV Box. I’m heavily invested in Amazon devices including a Recast for OTA and need to find a solution if possible else I’m dumping Spectrum TV.
Use the browser in the downloader app and search for, spectrum apk download, and try to find the apk file to download.
When I load this on my kindle fire and open the app, it appears as if it’s zoomed in… i can move between the tabs but not log in or really do much of anything. Restarted tablet, reinstalled, made sure its most current… help! thanks!
when i aenter aftv.new/2124 i get a webpage not found error. wont update
i tried both aftv.news/2124 and just 2124 but get a page not found when i enter it. i could get the updates fine ntil this one the 12th
tried again and it works
Can you do one of these posts for the Vudu app? These work great!
I get Err_Connection_Refused. Any thoughts?
Try restarting the firestick, that seemed to do the trick for me after having the same issue. In settings, under “my firestick” is the option to restart.
Thank you. I did finally get it to work…of course, days before they announced the official release of it on 11/17! LoL
If you don’t have an icon, just use voice on remote and say “hbomax” and the white HBO icon will show up in the results. Click on that icon to launch.
With news arriving that on Nov 17th, 2020 Amazon and HBOMax have an agreement to allow FireTv and FireSticks, I have the question of how do i undo and ready my FireTV for the official app or is that even something i or anyone else needs to do? An agreed upon app would no doubt have updates and support whereas the sideloaded requires more hands on or am I wrong?
I wondered the same thing, so today I went to Settings on my Fire TV Cube under apps, where it shows HBOMax. There, I was able to uninstall it. I checked back on the home screen and the icon was also gone, and searching for it doesn’t find it either. So I’m thinking I’m all set for the new app.
I tried to uninstall the sideload and install the official HBO Max app today but my icon is still the white HBO icon. Did I do something wrong? Am I still actually opening the sideloaded version?
I did the uninstall via Settings->Applications->Manage Installed Applications. From that spot, I also went into Downloader and Downloads and deleted data and cache for both. Not sure if that was necessary, but since I used them to sideload, I thought it couldn’t hurt. I checked and the broken link icon that played HBOMax was also gone, from all apps and from Recents. Then I searched for Max, and it was there and installed correctly with the right icon, including recognizing that I subscribe to it via another service – YTTV. Hope that helps.
I keep getting a “parse” error for newest update (11/12/20) not sure what this means.
I am getting Unsupported Version error when I try to open app. Have the latest one on this page. Any advice?
I’m getting the same message. Installing the latest update listed above is not helping either.
If you are using fire stick/Amazon it is now available as an actual download. That is why the side door access was not working for me.
After running 2124 update i get unsupported version
See this page for the solution: https://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-update-hbo-max-on-fire-tv-firestick-and-fix-the-unsupported-version-error-message/
I’m getting the same message.
I had hbo Max sideloaded on my fire stick. I tried doing what he said going through downloader, but it just kept saying app not installed. So I uninstalled it. Then installed. Eureka! I got HBO Max back.
So I’ve sideloaded HBOMax via direct adb connection (TCP/IP) and with the downloader app. Each method twice, and I’ve installed both the .206 and .207 versions (definitely better luck with the .207 version). Anyway, not really having any issues – other than I have to go into Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Scroll down (A LOT)->Select HBO Max ->Launch Application
Now this may seem petty, but these are a lot of steps and it’s really annoying (I know, 1st world problems, right :-) ) So I’d like to get it’s shortcut on my home screen and no matter what I do clear cache, clear data or Appstore Application, HBO Max application, re-synch – NOTHING is working. Anyone have a real solution to this most annoying nuisance? I’ve tried everything listed here with no success. Any comments or suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks
Getting “Oops Something Went Wrong ” Please restart HBO Max app
When trying to watch on TV I have signout and in with same message appearing can anyone help
I got same error “Oops something went wrong” I tried to reload the app and also reload 2125 but same thing. App works but when you try to watch anything on HBO Max it gives this error. I think this is issue related to v50.7.2.207. Everything worked for few days but stopped working yesterday for me.
Hi there, the latest version used to work fine for me, but unfortunately the CC suddenly stopped working. I tried clearing data und cache, reinstalling the app, tried different ip’s, even resetting the firestick to original settings and installing everything clean again, still the problem persisted. Then I sideloaded an android tv version and the CC is working fine, though the user interface is not as good as the one for the firestick. I was wondering if there is a newer firestick version that I could use? Unfortunately I cant download the original version because I live in Europe and amazon is not letting me do it. I guess there are a lot out there like me, it would be cool if you updated the app on this topic now and then…
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Hello! The latest update for Feb 2021 is not working. It won’t download. What else can I try?
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2126 is jot working, there has been a new update, any help would be appreciated. thank you
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Tried 50.10.1.116 (2126) and still get unsupported version – update
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Yes,pls
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2126 not working. Assist please with the new uodate
See my comment further down from me on here, it works.
Hi,
Do you have the latest one after 2126 at all, my app on the firestick is asking me to update, but I already have 2126 installed and from what I can see online, a new version is available ?
Thanks
Hey anyone found an app for this yet I really want to watch justice League lol
yes use sky NOW and the 7 day free pass OR
downloaded the hbo-max-50-16-0-29.apk and used windows adb software to adb connect to the firestick via IP and then adp install to upload the apk file to the firestick – and it works fine
See my comment further down from me on here, it works.
yes use sky NOW and the 7 day free pass OR
downloaded the hbo-max-50-16-0-29.apk and used windows adb software to adb connect to the firestick via IP and then adp install to upload the apk file to the firestick – and it works fine
Update on HBO Max sideload version
where?
See my comment further down from me on here, it works.
Asking if there is any update
See my comment further down from me on here, it works.
For anyone who wants to update HBO Max, download an app called aptoide using downloader, Google how to sideload it, then search HBO Max, once you’ve found it, use it to uninstall current version and then download the latest one.
I did it yesterday and it works without issue.
It doesn’t work, still asks you to update
If you sideload it using aptoide, delete the version you have already, then do a fresh install, it worked for me without any issues.
yes after 4 months of farting about i finally have HBO MAX back on my TV downloaded aptoide then HBO through it cheers
Does this bring up the android version of the app or the tv? Because I don’t want the android app with it requiring the mouse emulator thing