{{XBMC FAQ}}
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<section begin="intro" />'''F'''requently '''A'''sked '''Q'''uestions for Android.<section end="intro" />
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== General FAQ ==
:{{big|''See also: '''[[XBMC all platforms FAQ]]''' for FAQs that apply to all versions of XBMC.''}}
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{{FAQ|1= Really?
| BGcolor=
| Question= Will this really do 1080 and all that stuff the desktop can do?
| Answer=
* Yes! This is a full port of XBMC! It is not a thin client or lite version!
* The initial aim for the Android port is to get XBMC working on inexpensive Android set-top-boxes. Phones and tablets will be supported as well for those who want XBMC on-the-go.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Installing
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| Question= Installing/getting XBMC for Android
| Answer=
{{Main|HOW-TO:Install XBMC for Android}}
{{note|XBMC v13 "Gotham" now has hardware video decoding! Right now we recommend v13 stable for most users.}}
* {{current version}} can be found here: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/
* [[Nightly builds]] can be found here: http://mirrors.xbmc.org/nightlies/android/
}}

{{FAQ|1=CPU
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| Question = There are two versions of XBMC for Android. Which one do I use?
| Answer = The vast majority of users will want to use the [http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/ "ARM" version]. Users who have an Android device with an Intel or AMD CPU will want to use the [http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/x86/ "x86" version].
}}

{{FAQ|1=stores
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question = Why is XBMC not in Google Play, OUYA store, Amazon store, etc?
| Answer =
{{#lst:XBMC v13 (Gotham) FAQ|app stores}}
}}

{{FAQ|1=Version
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| Question= Is XBMC for Android different from normal XBMC?
| Answer=
* The current version of XBMC for Android is based on {{current version}}, and is based on the same code as XBMC for all the other supported platforms.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Current_build
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= How do I find out what version of XBMC am I running?
| Answer=
* XBMC main menu > System > Lower submenu > System info. '''Note the version and/or build date.'''
}}

{{FAQ|1=Formats
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| Question= Video and audio formats XBMC for Android can playback
| Answer=
* XBMC for Android supports all the same formats that other platforms do (such as desktop OS).
* Due to the weak processing power of most ARM processors, for smooth playback most Android hardware will require proper hardware decoding. (See [[#Requirements]] below)
}}

{{FAQ|1=Media
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Accessing media
| Answer=
{{See also|Adding videos to the library|File sharing}}
* You can connect to media that's being shared from a computer, HTPC, or NAS device on your local network.
* You can access media on the internal memory, SD cards or from USB ports (hard drives, USB stick drives, directly or via hubs, etc).
}}

{{FAQ|1=Add-ons|2=Skins
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| Question= Add-ons and skins
| Answer=
* XBMC for Android is a full version of XBMC and will be able to use all non-platform specific [[add-ons]] and [[skins]]. More feature rich (CPU demanding) skins like AEON Nox might not run smoothly on lower powered systems, so keep to "lighter" skins for those boxes.
* If you are using a touch screen device and the build you are using did not include it, you can manually instal [[Add-on:Touched]] for better touch screen support.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Remotes
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| Question= Remote controls
| Answer=
* Some Android set-top-boxes come with a remote and an IR port which XBMC can use.
* Any '''[[Keyboard]]''' such as wired, wireless, bluetooth (if supported in your Android ROM). This includes "keymotes" such as a Rii, [[Boxee remote]], most "air mouse" keyboard remotes, and others that appear as a normal USB keyboard to the system.
* '''[[Web interface]]s''', including add-on interfaces.
* XBMC '''[[:Category:Smartphone and tablet remotes|smartphone and tablet remote apps]]'''.
* Other IR remotes can be used with IR receivers such as the '''[[Flirc]]'''.
* Some Android devices support '''[[CEC]]'''
}}

{{FAQ|1=Requirements
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| Question= Requirements
| Answer=
:{{see also|Android hardware}}
{{#lst:Supported hardware|Android}}
}}

{{FAQ|1=Google_TV
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| Question= Google TV
| Answer=
* You can install XBMC on Google TV devices that have the Android 4.2 update.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Apps
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| Question= Launching Android apps from within XBMC
| Answer=
* XBMC can launch other Android apps by going to "Programs" (on the home screen) and selecting the app you want to run.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Startup
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Automatically start XBMC
| Answer=
* You can automatically start XBMC when your Android device boots up using an application such as [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=imoblife.startupmanager Startup Manager (free)]
}}

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== Performance tips ==
{{Main|Android#Tips and tricks}}
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{{FAQ|1=Buffering|2=Performance
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Performance: video buffering, stuttering, choppiness
| Answer=
{{#lst:Android|FAQ Performance notes}}
}}

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== Troubleshooting ==
{{see also|Troubleshooting}}
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{{FAQ|1=Forum|2=IRC
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| Question= Getting more help with XBMC for Android
| Answer=
* '''[http://forum.xbmc.org/forumdisplay.php?fid=164 XBMC for Android specific help forum]'''
* '''[irc://irc.freenode.org/xbmc-osx #xbmc]''' [[w:IRC|IRC]] chat channel on irc.freenode.org.
}}

{{FAQ|1=Userdata
| BGcolor= whitesmoke
| Question= Where is the Userdata folder
| Answer=
The userdata folder is located on external storage/sdcard at one of the following locations (depending on your device):
;[[userdata folder]]
* /Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata/
* /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/
* /data/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/
}}

{{FAQ|1=XBMC log
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| Question= Where is the XBMC log
| Answer=
The XBMC log is located inside the userdata folder (see above), i.e.
;[[debug log]]
* /Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/cache/temp/xbmc.log
* /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/cache/temp/xbmc.log
* /data/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/cache/temp/xbmc.log
}}

{{FAQ|1=logcat
| BGcolor= whitesmoke
| Question= How can I obtain a Crash Log (logcat)
| Answer=
A crash log (also called logcat) is mandatory to be able todebug hard crashes on Android
* Download the '''[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.l6n.sendlog SendLog app]''' from the Google Play store. It allows you to send your system log to an email address. Email it to yourself and show us where the error happened. '''(requires root)'''
* Alternatively, you can use your computer. Plug your device, download and unzip the [http://d.android.com/sdk/index.html Android SDK] and run ddms.bat in the tools folder. There you have it under ''LogCat''.
* The logfile is kept on a phone for a while, so you don't need to reproduce a crash in order to get the log.
* Be sure to have hidden folders set to be shown in your file explorer.
}}

{{FAQ|1=navbar
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| Question= How to hide the Android navigation bar
| Answer=
* XBMC v13 now supports Android 4.4 (Kitkat)'s immersive mode, allowing for fullscreen automatically.
* '''To remove the navbar:'''
** You can use "[http://ppareit.github.com/HideBar/ HideBar]" (Has a free version, and is open source if you wish to compile yourself)
** The app "[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.tsorn.FullScreen Full!Screen]" is free and should also work.
** A custom Android distribution can be installed to correctly handle the navbar. [http://replicant.us/ Replicant], [http://www.cyanogenmod.org/ CyanogenMod] and some others offer an “extended desktop” mode which hides the navigation bar and, optionally, the status bar too. Also check for firmware on sites such as http://freaktab.com for more firmware options.
}}

{{FAQ|1=audio_sync
| BGcolor = WhiteSmoke
| Question = Audio sync/delay issues
| Answer =
* Is some or all of your audio out of sync with the video? Try these tips:
** Some [[Android hardware|AMLogic]] Android devices will have issues sync issues if the device is not rooted.
** Check for firmware updates for your specific Android device.
** If you have a delay that is consistent regardless of the file, you can manually adjust the delay:
**# Open any video that has audio playing.
**# Bring up the '''[[Video playback#On screen display (OSD)|on-screen-display]]''' and select the [[Video playback#OSD audio and subtitle settings|audio options]].
**# Select '''[[Video playback#OSD audio and subtitle settings|Audio offset]]''' and then adjust the audio until the delay is corrected.
**# Back in the OSD audio settings, scroll down and select '''Set as default for all videos'''.
}}

{{FAQ|1=no_video
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| Question= No video/black screen, only sound, when playing files
| Answer=
The three most common causes of only having sound, but no video, when playing a video file are:
* The hardware in the box is AMLogic-based and another video/media app is running in the background. Quit the other media apps or restart the device and XBMC should display video again.
* The hardware in the box is AMLogic-based and the firmware (Android installation) didn't set certain permissions correctly and isn't rooted. The easiest way to fix this would be to either root the device, so that XBMC can set the file permissions, or update to a better firmware that sets the correct permissions.
* XBMC thinks the video can be decoded using video hardware/acceleration, but the encoding just isn't right. Using software decoding might be a work-around: {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Acceleration|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration]]}}
}}

{{FAQ|1=rough_playback
| BGcolor= WhiteSmoke
| Question= Videos play, but are not always smooth
| Answer=
There are a number of reasons why this can happen, so it's hard to give general advice for such a description, but here are some things that you can try:
* Some Android hardware has bugs using the "MediaCodec" hardware decoding method, but plays video fine using "libstagefright". Try turning off "MediaCodec" and leaving "libstageright" on in: {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Acceleration|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration]]}}. Users of [[Android hardware|AMLogic hardware]] can ignore this, as those devices use a third "AmCodec" hardware decoding method.
* Hardware video decoding might not be enabled at all on your device. Most Android boxes will require hardware video decoding for smooth HD video playback. Check settings under {{highlight|bordered=yes|[[Settings/Videos#Acceleration|Settings -> Videos -> Acceleration]]}}
* Most Android boxes don't support hardware video decoding of some codecs, such as VC-1 Hi10P, and HEVC(H.265). Consult the compatibility list on '''[[Android hardware]]'''.
* Rule out network performance by loading a small test video directly to the internal memory of your Android device.
}}

{{FAQ|1=screen_keyboard
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| Question= Can't select letters on the on-screen-keyboard when using a remote
| Answer=
* To make the remote work with XBMC's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|XBMC -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}}
}}

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{{gotham updated}}

[[Category:XBMC Manual]]
[[Category:FAQ|Android]]
[[Category:Android|*]]
[[Category:Troubleshooting]]

Amazon Fire TV

2014-04-13T07:58:21Z

Koying: /* Frodo */

{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Amazon Fire TV
| image = [[File:Amazon Fire TV.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Amazon.com
| releasedate = 2014-04-02 (US)
| os = Fire OS 3.0 "Mojito" (Based on [[Android]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 8064
| cpu = Qualcomm Krait 300, quad-core to 1.7 Ghz
| graphics = Qualcomm Adreno 320
| display = 1080p
| storage = 8 GB internal
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wifi (802.11n), 10/100 Ethernet, Optical audio, CEC
| dimensions = 115 × 115 × 17.5 mm (4.53 × 4.53 × 0.69 in)
}}
[[File:Amazon Fire TV ports.jpg|right|300px|Amazon Fire TV ports|thumb]]
{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]]}}
<section begin="intro" />The [[w:Amazon Fire TV|Amazon Fire TV]] is an Android-based (Fire OS) set-top-box that contains a very powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy XBMC skins). Fire TV stands above some of the other Android-based offerings due to Amazon's strong product support and because it contains more [[10 foot interface|remote friendly]] versions of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other video service clients, making it a good pairing with XBMC.<section end="intro" />

== Builds ==
=== Official Builds ===
XBMC 13 builds for Android (ARM): http://mirrors.xbmc.org/releases/android/arm/

=== Stable builds ===
====Frodo====
* '''[http://filez.semperpax.com/5r4ln85l SPMC 12.4.2]'''
'''Note:''' This build can be installed alongside the official XBMC builds, as they have different package names.

====Gotham====
* '''[http://mirrors.xbmc.org/test-builds/android/arm/xbmc-20140412-1d32fd0-AmazonFire-armeabi-v7a.apk xbmc-20140412-1d32fd0-AmazonFire-armeabi-v7a]'''
'''Note:''' This is a test build, but its fixes are expected to eventually be checked in to the official Gotham branch.

Ouya, SPMC, and Gotham have different signatures, so they are completely independent from each other (i.e., will be installed as separate apps). You can test use "adb install -r" to update without losing all your settings.

== Installing ==
'''General Steps'''
# Setup the ADB Utility, often done through the Android SDK. https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
# Follow these instructions to connect ADB to your Amazon Fire TV: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
# Follow these instructions to install the XBMC app onto the Fire TV (using the ADB tool): https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html

=== Setup ADB on Your Host ===
'''Note:''' Your host must be connected to the same network as your Fire TV..
==== Windows ====
# Download and unzip the ADB Utility from http://d-h.st/TYa
# Find the extracted ''winadb'' folder containing adb.exe, and copy the complete folder path
# Add the copied path to your PATH environmental variable in Windows System Properties
==== OS X ====
To be completed
==== Linux ====
To be completed
==== Android ====
The ADB utility is built into Android. However, you will need to install a Terminal Emulator app.

To install XBMC on the FireTV via an Android phone/tablet.

#Download the version of XBMC you wish to install to your phone/tablet.
#Go to Google Play Store and download ES File Explorer and Android Terminal Emulator.
#Open ES File Explorer and navigate to where you downloaded the XBMC apk (NOTE: If the version you downloaded has spaces in the name you will need to edit the name so that it does not have spaces - i.e. change XBMC for Ouya 12.3.2.apk to XBMC_for_Ouya_12.3.2.apk)
#Now press and hold the file until the file is selected.
#You should now see a button with 3 vertical square dots that says “More”.
#Select “More” and then select “Properties”
#Select “Copy fullpath”.
#Now open Android Terminal Emulator (Terminal Emulator). If text is too small to see you can change the text size by selecting the 3 vertical square dots at the top and selecting Preferences/Font Size.
#Now type in “adb connect yourfiretvipaddress:5555” without the “” (ex: '''adb connect 192.168.1.100:5555'''). You should get the message “connected to yourfiretvipaddress:5555”.
#Now type in “adb install”, again without the "" then long press on your screen until the “Edit Text” window pops up and select “Paste”. This will paste the full path of where you downloaded XBMC on you Android device.
#Select “Enter”. In a few minutes, 3 to 4 min, you should get a success message.

That’s it, XBMC should now be installed on your FireTV. Enjoy.

=== Enable USB Debugging on the Fire TV ===
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options'''
# Select '''ADB Debugging''' to turn it ON
# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address

=== Install XBMC to the Fire TV ===
'''Note:''' On OS X and Linux, you may need to prepend <code>./</code> to the adb commands.
# On your host (PC or other Android device), download your desired XBMC APK
# Open a Command Prompt (Windows), Terminal (OS X/Linux), or Terminal Emulator app (Android)
# Navigate (CD) to the directory with your XBMC APK
# Run the following commands
#:>adb kill-server
#:>adb start-server
#:>adb connect <ip-address-of-fire-tv>
# ADB is connected when it reports the message "connected to <ip-address-of-fire-tv>:<port>"
# Run the following command
#:>adb install <apk-file-name>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "success"

=== Launch XBMC on the Fire TV ===
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Select '''Applications'''
# Find and select your XBMC installation (it may be named "XBMC", "SPMC", or "XBMC on OUYA")
# Select '''Launch Application'''
'''Note:''' Users have reported that you can [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677974#pid1677974 autostart XBMC] after boot using an Android automation apps such as Tasker, AutomateIt, or Llama. Alternately, you can use [http://diegomejia.globat.com/android/AutoPilot.apk Autopilot] to autoboot to XBMC.

== Copying files ==

=== Copy userdata settings (optional) ===

Run XBMC at least once to initialize the userdata folder on the Fire TV
;Copying from PC to Fire TV
:Copy files to Fire TV userdata folder using <code>adb push <local> <remote></code>
::*For example, to copy '''advancedsettings.xml''' from your local folder to your Fire TV XBMC userdata folder:<pre>>adb push advancedsettings.xml /sdcard/android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata</pre>
:::where '''org.xbmc.xbmc''' is replaced with your package name such as '''tv.ouya.xbmc''' (XBMC for Ouya) or '''com.semperpax.spmc''' (SPMC)
;Copying files from Fire TV to PC
:Copy files from Fire TV userdata folder using <code>adb pull <remote> <local></code>
::*For example, to copy '''advancedsettings.xml''' from your Fire TV XBMC userdata folder to your local folder:<pre>>adb pull /sdcard/android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata/advancedsettings.xml</pre>

You can use <code>adb shell</code> to open a remote shell on the Fire TV. Use standard Linux commands such as <code>cd</code> and <code>ls</code> to navigate the file structure. Type <code>exit</code> to exit adb shell.

See [[userdata folder]] for more information on the contents of the userdata folder.

=== Update Splash Image (optional) ===

Run XBMC at least once to initialize the userdata folder on the Fire TV

::*If the splash image file is splash.png, you can run the following command to copy the file to Fire TV (you may need to update the folder name):<pre>>adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/tv.ouya.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png</pre>

Here's a splash [http://postimg.org/image/o04tj7aad/full/ image] created by elmerohueso.

== Controls ==

=== Bluetooth remote ===
To make the remote work with XBMC's on-screen-keyboard, go to {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''[[Settings/System#Input devices|XBMC -> Settings -> System -> Input devices]]'''}} and enable {{highlight|bordered=yes|'''Remote control sends keyboard presses'''}}

{{big|{{note|For slightly improved keymaps for the Fire TV remote, see '''[[Alternative keymaps for Fire TV remote]]'''.}} }}

{| class="prettytable"
! Button !! Global action !! Fullscreen video action
| rowspan="8" | [[File:Amazon Fire TV remote.jpg|185px]]
|-
! 3
| Directional pad:
:* Up
:* Down
:* Right
:* Left
| Directional pad:
:* Up: Next chapter or go forward 10 minutes
:* Down: Previous chapter or go back 10 minutes
:* Right: +30 seconds
:* Left: -30 seconds
|-
! 4
| Select
| On-screen-display menu
|-
! 6
| Context menu
| Playlist
|-
! 7
| Fast forward
| Fast forward
|-
! 8
| Play/pause
| Play/pause
|-
! 9
| Back
| Back out of fullscreen video (does not stop playback)
|-
! 10
| Rewind
| Rewind
|}
{{-}}

=== CEC ===
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support.

=== USB ===
USB port allows for various additional remote types, such as FLIRC, various RF dongles, etc. Most of these devices will show up as a keyboard type input.

* Logitech K400r, K520, K700 and K800 and DiNovo mini wireless keyboards are said to work, as reported in the forum http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1673921#pid1673921 (and the next post).

* Logitech DiNovo Edge keyboard works, but touch pad and media keys do not work. DiNovo Edge doesn't have a menu key.

* [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677710#pid1677710 MCE (IR) remote] - 2nd generation works. Turn on the Fire TV after plugging in the IR receiver and it should work.

* IOGEAR GKM561R wireless keyboard/mouse combo works (although Shift/Capslock does not in 12.x, apparently an issue addressed on Gotham)

* FAVI Entertainment SmartStick Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad Mouse, FE02RF-BL

* See '''[[keyboard controls]]''' for how to control XBMC using a keyboard. Additional Fire TV controls goes as followed:
:{| class=prettytable
! Key !! Action
|-
| {{keypress|F11}}<br />or "browser search"<br />media key. || Voice Search ''(Does not send mic audio)''
|-
| {{keypress|F12}} || Fire TV home screen
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}} || System reset
|}
{{-}}

=== Other bluetooth devices ===
It should be possible to pair other bluetooth controllers and remotes to the Fire TV. Most of these devices will show up as a [[keyboard]] type input.

== Known issues ==
* Hardware video decoding is semi-working. See the [[#Builds]] section above.
* VC-1 and MPEG2 are not hardware decoded in XBMC on the Fire TV.
* USB cannot currently be used for drive storage.
* The fast forward and rewind buttons on the Fire TV remote are not yet working in XBMC. However, the directional buttons do work for normal and big "steps" forward and back.

== Random notes ==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}

* The USB port seems to work with keyboards and mice.

== Links ==
* XBMC forum thread about the Amazon Fire TV: http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=191109
* Amazon Fire TV product page: http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-CL1130-Fire-TV/dp/B00CX5P8FC
* iFixit teardown: http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Amazon+Fire+TV+Teardown/23856
* Supported codecs: https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/media-specs.html
* Wikipedia article on Amazon Fire TV: [[wikipedia:Amazon Fire TV]]
* Qualcomm Blog: http://www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon/blog/2014/04/02/new-amazon-fire-tv-powered-snapdragon-600-processor

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