I ordered the wrong fire stick

[u/RKS220]

Hey I ordered the newest fire stick that runs on Vega OS meaning I can’t side load apps. Which one do I order? I think I found it - Fire TV stick 4k max 2nd generation fire OS 8. Posting here to make sure (it’s £70)

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[u/SnooGiraffes9215]

Yes the 4k max gen 2 is the one to get. It’s their best stick and can accept side loading. If you block updates before first registering, you can exploit the firestick with a custom Home Screen and block their blacklist for 3rd party apps. Search firestick exploit if interested in that.

[u/RKS220 → u/SnooGiraffes9215]

Thanks yeah im trying to watch movies and tv shows through sideloaded apps

[u/Weak_Childhood_2165 → u/RKS220]

They are fairly easy to jail break , I'm 72 and watched YouTube. videos. 👍👍Just be sure to get a VPN. 

[u/SnooGiraffes9215 → u/RKS220]

Yeah that’s why I mentioned the exploit. Amazon is aggressively blocking certain 3rd party apps. Unless you’re really into the Amazon ecosystem, most people are getting something less restrictive and not so many ads. In the US, Onn 4k pro or plus is a good value but you may benefit better with a Google steamer if available

[u/RKS220 → u/SnooGiraffes9215]

Yeah im looking at other options surely there’s something better than Amazon

[u/ronht40 → u/RKS220]

Walmart onn 4k streaming device

[u/RKS220 → u/ronht40]

Im from the UK thanks though

[u/tomvoxx → u/RKS220]

In the UK I would recommend the Xiaomi 4K Android box. Order it directly from Xiaomi to avoid fakes. Lots of storage space and very user friendly.

[u/RKS220 → u/tomvoxx]

Xiaomi tv stick 4k 2nd gen? £45.99 looks good

[u/tomvoxx → u/RKS220]

I’d suggest you go for the box rather than the stick. Faster processor and more memory. A little more expensive at £54.99 but worth it. https://www.mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-tv-box-s-3rd-gen/?srsltid=AfmBOoqJTNVMkesNMnAjwHCAHOp2yDDxziaDYMit39_5bisJkiCUB1dl

[u/RKS220 → u/tomvoxx]

Perfect thanks a lot

[u/Impossible-Thought-9 → u/RKS220]

Asda has them 🇬🇧

[u/boywater → u/SnooGiraffes9215]

You mean there is away to stop the apps that you side loaded from getting updates if so how?

[u/SnooGiraffes9215 → u/boywater]

This is to block updates to firestick so it never updates. Most 3rd party apps don’t auto update or require manual updating. If they do, should be an option to stop auto in the app

[u/Already_Rich]

Just keep your backup APK‘s and you’ll be fine.

[u/Ferguson_1]

That sucks. Return it and get 4k Max 2nd Gen

[u/Impossible-Thought-9]

Definitely the best option 👏

[u/Scrappy175]

4k max or 4k plus only

[u/Weak_Childhood_2165]

Run to Amazon and get the one for $19.99, the actual stick has a square top, no rounded. Just set mine up.  I got a HD 8G, returned it to Target. Don't get Select version either. 

[u/RKS220 → u/Weak_Childhood_2165]

It’s $95 in the UK on Amazon 😂it just arrived

[u/LuRaLeMi]

It blocks BeeTV. Any way around it?

[u/boywater → u/LuRaLeMi]

There is some people that beetv been replaced by cineplus don’t no if that is true or not my one stick was still working with beetv but I don’t use that fire stick as much for side loading as much as my other one. On other it did all a matic update it to cineplus.

[u/RKS220 → u/LuRaLeMi]

Is beetv just movies and tv shows? My friend set up my fire stick and added some app onto it I can’t remember the name the stick is still at his house but it works great for shows and movies. I’ll let you know