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Amazon Fire TV

2016-05-15T18:51:36Z

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{{mininav| [[Devices]] | [[Android]] }}
{{device notice}}
{{RightTOC}}

{{Note|Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to both the Fire TV box (1 and 2) and Fire TV stick.}}

<section begin="intro" />'''Amazon Fire TV''' (first and second-generations) is a series of Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) set-top-box that contains a powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy Kodi skins). First released in 2014, Amazon's Fire TV series 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, which generally makes it a good pairing with {{Kodi}}.<section end="intro" />

Amazon have also released [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]] as a low cost version in a HDMI-stick format, and while the Amazon Fire TV Stick also uses the same Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) software platform it contains less powerful ARM processor hardware it should still technically provides the same video playback features and capabilities as the first-generation of Amazon Fire TV, at least as far as running {{Kodi}} on it. The second-generation of Amazon Fire TV however does support newer video codecs and higher resolutions than the Fire TV Stick model.

== Fire TV Gen-1 and Gen-2 differences ==
The main differences between the first-generation Fire TV (released in 2014) and second-generation TV (released in 2015) is that the second-genration supports newer video codecs (HEVC and VP9) plus higher resolutions (Ultra HD /2160p at up to 30 fps, also known as "4K" resolution), and that includes HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 as required for 4K output by some streaming apps such as Netflix. And while the first-generation Fire TV (2014) shipped with an older version of the Fire TV operating-system it can now be upgraded to the same new version as the second-generation Fire TV (2015), so software-wise the old and new hardware can still support the same features and functions that are not dependent on newer [[Android hardware|Android hardware (such as video codecs and resolution)]].

== Fire TV Stick differences ==
In a nutshell: slower processor (which won't be a huge difference for average Kodi usage), Amazon Fire TV Stick only has 1GB of RAM, comes withoput no USB port and wired Ethernet, as it features just HDMI, power, WiFi, and Bluetooth. No versions of the Fire TV Stick supports newer video codecs (HEVC and VP9), nor does it support higher resolutions than Full HD / 1080p, (so no support for Ultra HD /2160p at up to 30 fps, which also known as "4K" resolution). All released versions of the Fire TV Stick still works pretty well from a Kodi standpoint.

Other than the new voice remote control (that has an integrated microphone) there are no differences hardware between the first-generation Fire TV Stick (released in 2014) and second-generation "new" Fire TV Stick (released in 2015). The older version of the Fire TV operating-system can be upgraded on the first-generation Fire TV Stick (released in 2014) to the same new version as the "new" second-generation Fire TV Stick (2015), so software-wise the old and new hardware can still support the same features and functions that are not dependent on newer [[Android hardware|Android hardware (such as video codecs and resolution)]].

== installing Kodi ==
Kodi can be installed on any Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. Root is not required.

{{see|HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV}}

== Bypassing Amazon Home ==
{{Main|HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV}}
{{#lst:HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV|intro}}

== Launching Android apps within Kodi ==
{{main|HOW-TO:Launch Android apps}}
{{#lst:HOW-TO:Launch Android apps|extended intro}}
{{-}}

== Copying files ==

The easiest ways to copy files onto the Fire TV for Kodi is to either use the Kodi '''[[file manager]]''' or use ES File Explorer from the Amazon app store.

== Controls ==

=== Box and Stick ===
==== Bluetooth remote ====
{{big|{{note|For better button layouts, 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
|-
! 8
| Play/pause
| Play/pause
|-
! 9
| Back
| Back out of fullscreen video (does not stop playback)
|}
{{-}}

To reboot the Fire TV with the Bluetooth remote, hold Play/Pause (8) and Select (4) for 5 seconds.

==== Bluetooth keyboards and gamepads ====
Any Bluetooth input device, such as a keyboard or gamepad, that works in general on the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.

==== CEC ====
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support. [http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/amazon-fire-tv-xbmc-cec-functionality-t2867626 Reported] working keys are ''UP'', ''DOWN'', ''RIGHT'', ''LEFT'', ''SELECT'', ''PLAY'' and ''PAUSE'' (depending on the TV brand).

=== Box only ===
==== 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.

;USB keyboards
See '''[[keyboard controls]]''' for how to control Kodi 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|Esc}} || Fire TV back button
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Esc}}<br />or "Menu" (to the right of the Windows key on the right side) || Fire TV menu button
|-
| {{keypress|Alt|Tab}} || Recent App
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}} || System reset
|}
{{-}}

==== USB gamepads ====
Any USB gamepad that works in general for the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.

;Examples
* Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad (uses a small USB dongle)
* Xbox 360 wired gamepad
* Xbox 360 wireless gamepad works if you use the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

== Known issues ==
* VC-1 / WMV9 encoded videos is currently not hardware decoded in {{kodi}} on the Amazon Fire TV box or stick
* Live IPTV (via multicast UDP/RTP) is currently not supported due to [http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/93396/cant-play-multicast-using-vlc-application-on-amazon-fire-tv-settop-box missing kernel support].

== 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.''}}

* Micro USB port on the Amazon Fire TV Stick does not support USB host functions (no hard drives or USB input).

== See also ==
* [[Android hardware]]
* [[Android]]

== Links ==
* AFTVnews (News and Guides): http://www.aftvnews.com/
* Amazon Fire TV Utility App: http://goo.gl/woVu0s or http://goo.gl/lUNWaT

[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:Android]]
[[Category:ARM]]
[[Category:Fire TV|*]]

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Amazon Fire TV

2016-05-15T18:47:32Z

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{{RightTOC}}
{{mininav| [[Devices]] | [[Android]] }}
{{device notice}}

{{Note|Unless otherwise noted, the following information applies to both the Fire TV box (1 and 2) and Fire TV stick.}}

<section begin="intro" />'''Amazon Fire TV''' (first and second-generations) is a series of Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) set-top-box that contains a powerful ARM processor (that can even handle some of the more heavy Kodi skins). First released in 2014, Amazon's Fire TV series 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, which generally makes it a good pairing with {{Kodi}}.<section end="intro" />

Amazon have also released [[Amazon Fire TV Stick]] as a low cost version in a HDMI-stick format, and while the Amazon Fire TV Stick also uses the same Android-based ([[wikipedia:Fire OS|Fire OS]]) software platform it contains less powerful ARM processor hardware it should still technically provides the same video playback features and capabilities as the first-generation of Amazon Fire TV, at least as far as running {{Kodi}} on it. The second-generation of Amazon Fire TV however does support newer video codecs and higher resolutions than the Fire TV Stick model.

== Fire TV Gen-1 and Gen-2 differences ==
The main differences between the first-generation Fire TV (released in 2014) and second-generation TV (released in 2015) is that the second-genration supports newer video codecs (HEVC and VP9) plus higher resolutions (Ultra HD /2160p at up to 30 fps, also known as "4K" resolution), and that includes HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 as required for 4K output by some streaming apps such as Netflix. And while the first-generation Fire TV (2014) shipped with an older version of the Fire TV operating-system it can now be upgraded to the same new version as the second-generation Fire TV (2015), so software-wise the old and new hardware can still support the same features and functions that are not dependent on newer [[Android hardware|Android hardware (such as video codecs and resolution)]].

== Fire TV Stick differences ==
In a nutshell: slower processor (which won't be a huge difference for average Kodi usage), Amazon Fire TV Stick only has 1GB of RAM, comes withoput no USB port and wired Ethernet, as it features just HDMI, power, WiFi, and Bluetooth. No versions of the Fire TV Stick supports newer video codecs (HEVC and VP9), nor does it support higher resolutions than Full HD / 1080p, (so no support for Ultra HD /2160p at up to 30 fps, which also known as "4K" resolution). All released versions of the Fire TV Stick still works pretty well from a Kodi standpoint.

Other than the new voice remote control (that has an integrated microphone) there are no differences hardware between the first-generation Fire TV Stick (released in 2014) and second-generation "new" Fire TV Stick (released in 2015). The older version of the Fire TV operating-system can be upgraded on the first-generation Fire TV Stick (released in 2014) to the same new version as the "new" second-generation Fire TV Stick (2015), so software-wise the old and new hardware can still support the same features and functions that are not dependent on newer [[Android hardware|Android hardware (such as video codecs and resolution)]].

== installing Kodi ==
Kodi can be installed on any Fire TV or Fire TV Stick. Root is not required.

{{see|HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV}}

== Bypassing Amazon Home ==
{{Main|HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV}}
{{#lst:HOW-TO:Bypass Home on Fire TV|intro}}

== Launching Android apps within Kodi ==
{{main|HOW-TO:Launch Android apps}}
{{#lst:HOW-TO:Launch Android apps|extended intro}}
{{-}}

== Copying files ==

The easiest ways to copy files onto the Fire TV for Kodi is to either use the Kodi '''[[file manager]]''' or use ES File Explorer from the Amazon app store.

== Controls ==

=== Box and Stick ===
==== Bluetooth remote ====
{{big|{{note|For better button layouts, 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
|-
! 8
| Play/pause
| Play/pause
|-
! 9
| Back
| Back out of fullscreen video (does not stop playback)
|}
{{-}}

To reboot the Fire TV with the Bluetooth remote, hold Play/Pause (8) and Select (4) for 5 seconds.

==== Bluetooth keyboards and gamepads ====
Any Bluetooth input device, such as a keyboard or gamepad, that works in general on the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.

==== CEC ====
People are reporting that the Amazon Fire TV has basic CEC support. [http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/amazon-fire-tv-xbmc-cec-functionality-t2867626 Reported] working keys are ''UP'', ''DOWN'', ''RIGHT'', ''LEFT'', ''SELECT'', ''PLAY'' and ''PAUSE'' (depending on the TV brand).

=== Box only ===
==== 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.

;USB keyboards
See '''[[keyboard controls]]''' for how to control Kodi 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|Esc}} || Fire TV back button
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Esc}}<br />or "Menu" (to the right of the Windows key on the right side) || Fire TV menu button
|-
| {{keypress|Alt|Tab}} || Recent App
|-
| {{keypress|Ctrl|Alt|Delete}} || System reset
|}
{{-}}

==== USB gamepads ====
Any USB gamepad that works in general for the Fire TV will also work in Kodi.

;Examples
* Logitech F710 Wireless Gamepad (uses a small USB dongle)
* Xbox 360 wired gamepad
* Xbox 360 wireless gamepad works if you use the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

== Known issues ==
* VC-1 / WMV9 encoded videos is currently not hardware decoded in {{kodi}} on the Amazon Fire TV box or stick
* Live IPTV (via multicast UDP/RTP) is currently not supported due to [http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/93396/cant-play-multicast-using-vlc-application-on-amazon-fire-tv-settop-box missing kernel support].

== 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.''}}

* Micro USB port on the Amazon Fire TV Stick does not support USB host functions (no hard drives or USB input).

== See also ==
* [[Android hardware]]
* [[Android]]

== Links ==
* AFTVnews (News and Guides): http://www.aftvnews.com/
* Amazon Fire TV Utility App: http://goo.gl/woVu0s or http://goo.gl/lUNWaT

[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:Android]]
[[Category:ARM]]
[[Category:Fire TV|*]]

HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV

2016-05-08T20:36:21Z

MarkDilley: /* ADB command line */ indents

{{mininav| [[Amazon Fire TV]] }}
<section begin="intro" />This page describes some of the methods to install Kodi onto an Amazon Fire TV (box) or Fire TV Stick. The Fire TV uses Kodi for [[android]] and does not require root. All Fire TV products allow sideloading, so no hacking or modification is required to install Kodi.<section end="intro" />

== Install Kodi without a PC ==
See: [http://AFTVnews.com/how-to-sideload-apps-like-kodi-onto-the-fire-tv-using-nothing-but-the-fire-tv How to sideload apps like Kodi onto the Fire TV — Using nothing but the Fire TV] and '''[https://GitHub.com/sphinx02/FireStarter FireStarter]'''

== Enable Debugging on the Fire TV ==
In order to install apps from outside the Amazon app store, we need to enable these options:

:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
:# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options'''
:# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.
:# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address

== adbFire (Win/Mac/Linux) ==
{| class="infobox"
| {{youtube|-hQ3e9gdsmE}}
|}
adbFire is a companion program for FireTV and Android Kodi & forks. It allows you to sideload Kodi (and other apps) without the bother of downloading the Android SDK and other tools. Additionally, it allows you to copy files to and from Kodi, backup Kodi, root the FireTV, mount USB drives and more.

'''Download website link: http://jocala.com/adbfire.html'''

Tutorials for using ADBFire to install Kodi:

* http://www.tweaking4all.com/home-theatre/xbmc/kodi-on-amazon-fire-tv/

{{-}}

== ADB command line ==
These are steps to manually install Kodi using the ADB command line tool, as an alternative to using an app like adbFire.

'''General Steps'''

:# Setup the ADB Utility via OS-specific instructions below, or install the Android SDK for your platform: 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 Kodi 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.

{{ADB setup}}

=== Download Kodi ===
* Current stable version: '''{{current version}}'''
* Download link: '''{{download link|Android}}'''

=== Install Kodi to the Fire TV ===
'''Note:''' If your APK file name contains spaces, make sure you put quotes around it in the adb commands. 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 Kodi APK
:# Open a Command Prompt (Windows), Terminal (OS X/Linux), or Terminal Emulator app (Android)
:# Navigate (CD) to the directory with your Kodi APK (In Terminal Emulator on Android you only need to run the adb commands)
:# Run the following commands
:#:<code>>adb kill-server</code>
:#:<code>>adb start-server</code>
:#:<code>>adb connect <ip-address-of-fire-tv></code>
:# ADB is connected when it reports the message "connected to <ip-address-of-fire-tv>:<port>"
:# Run one of the following commands
:#:<code>>adb install <apk-file-name></code>
:#:(or if you are upgrading from a previous Kodi install, use this instead)
:#:<code>>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
:# Installation is complete when it reports the message "success"

('''Note:''' For Android you need to type in the full path. e.g. >adb install /sdcard/Download/apk-file-name.apk)

=== Launch Kodi on the Fire TV ===
:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
:# Select '''Applications'''
:# Find and select your Kodi installation (it may be named "Kodi" or "SPMC")
:# Select '''Launch Application'''
'
''Note:''' Users have reported that you can [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677974#pid1677974 autostart Kodi] 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 Kodi.

'''Launching Kodi from Fire TV Homescreen:''' You can also have Llama (and probably others) [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721346#pid1721346 launch Kodi] when a native Fire TV app like '''Flixter''' is launched from the Fire TV homescreen. Some apps [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721962#pid1721962 work better] than others.

=== Upgrading Kodi ===
Kodi can be upgraded through ADB without losing your settings. To do this, you must use a newer version of the package already installed on the machine.
:# Download the package to your machine
:# Make sure ADB is connected to the Fire TV
:# Run <code>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
:# Installation is complete when it reports the message "Success"

Kodi will still go through the "first run" screen the first time it is launched but your settings will remain intact.

=== Downgrading Kodi ===
If you wish to downgrade your version of Kodi (because you installed a test version that didn't work properly, for example) and keep your settings, the following commands will allow you to do so.

: <code>adb uninstall -k org.xbmc.kodi
: adb install <apk-file-name></code>

If you are downgrading using an Android device, you will need to use the "shell" command.

<code>adb shell pm uninstall -k org.xbmc.kodi</code>

{{Isengard updated}}

[[Category:How-to]]
[[Category:Fire TV]]
[[Category:Android]]
[[Category:Installation]]

HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV

2016-05-08T20:34:19Z

MarkDilley: /* Enable Debugging on the Fire TV */ indent

{{mininav| [[Amazon Fire TV]] }}
<section begin="intro" />This page describes some of the methods to install Kodi onto an Amazon Fire TV (box) or Fire TV Stick. The Fire TV uses Kodi for [[android]] and does not require root. All Fire TV products allow sideloading, so no hacking or modification is required to install Kodi.<section end="intro" />

== Install Kodi without a PC ==
See: [http://AFTVnews.com/how-to-sideload-apps-like-kodi-onto-the-fire-tv-using-nothing-but-the-fire-tv How to sideload apps like Kodi onto the Fire TV — Using nothing but the Fire TV] and '''[https://GitHub.com/sphinx02/FireStarter FireStarter]'''

== Enable Debugging on the Fire TV ==
In order to install apps from outside the Amazon app store, we need to enable these options:

:# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
:# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options'''
:# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.
:# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address

== adbFire (Win/Mac/Linux) ==
{| class="infobox"
| {{youtube|-hQ3e9gdsmE}}
|}
adbFire is a companion program for FireTV and Android Kodi & forks. It allows you to sideload Kodi (and other apps) without the bother of downloading the Android SDK and other tools. Additionally, it allows you to copy files to and from Kodi, backup Kodi, root the FireTV, mount USB drives and more.

'''Download website link: http://jocala.com/adbfire.html'''

Tutorials for using ADBFire to install Kodi:

* http://www.tweaking4all.com/home-theatre/xbmc/kodi-on-amazon-fire-tv/

{{-}}

== ADB command line ==
These are steps to manually install Kodi using the ADB command line tool, as an alternative to using an app like adbFire.

'''General Steps'''

# Setup the ADB Utility via OS-specific instructions below, or install the Android SDK for your platform: 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 Kodi 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.

{{ADB setup}}

=== Download Kodi ===
*Current stable version: '''{{current version}}'''
*Download link: '''{{download link|Android}}'''

=== Install Kodi to the Fire TV ===
'''Note:''' If your APK file name contains spaces, make sure you put quotes around it in the adb commands. 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 Kodi APK
# Open a Command Prompt (Windows), Terminal (OS X/Linux), or Terminal Emulator app (Android)
# Navigate (CD) to the directory with your Kodi APK (In Terminal Emulator on Android you only need to run the adb commands)
# Run the following commands
#:<code>>adb kill-server</code>
#:<code>>adb start-server</code>
#:<code>>adb connect <ip-address-of-fire-tv></code>
# ADB is connected when it reports the message "connected to <ip-address-of-fire-tv>:<port>"
# Run one of the following commands
#:<code>>adb install <apk-file-name></code>
#:(or if you are upgrading from a previous Kodi install, use this instead)
#:<code>>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "success"

('''Note:''' For Android you need to type in the full path. e.g. >adb install /sdcard/Download/apk-file-name.apk)

=== Launch Kodi on the Fire TV ===
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Select '''Applications'''
# Find and select your Kodi installation (it may be named "Kodi" or "SPMC")
# Select '''Launch Application'''
'''Note:''' Users have reported that you can [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677974#pid1677974 autostart Kodi] 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 Kodi.

'''Launching Kodi from Fire TV Homescreen:''' You can also have Llama (and probably others) [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721346#pid1721346 launch Kodi] when a native Fire TV app like '''Flixter''' is launched from the Fire TV homescreen. Some apps [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721962#pid1721962 work better] than others.

=== Upgrading Kodi ===
Kodi can be upgraded through ADB without losing your settings. To do this, you must use a newer version of the package already installed on the machine.
# Download the package to your machine
# Make sure ADB is connected to the Fire TV
# Run <code>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "Success"

Kodi will still go through the "first run" screen the first time it is launched but your settings will remain intact.

=== Downgrading Kodi ===
If you wish to downgrade your version of Kodi (because you installed a test version that didn't work properly, for example) and keep your settings, the following commands will allow you to do so.

:<code>adb uninstall -k org.xbmc.kodi
:adb install <apk-file-name></code>

If you are downgrading using an Android device, you will need to use the "shell" command.

<code>adb shell pm uninstall -k org.xbmc.kodi</code>

{{Isengard updated}}

[[Category:How-to]]
[[Category:Fire TV]]
[[Category:Android]]
[[Category:Installation]]

HOW-TO:Install Kodi on Fire TV

2016-05-08T20:32:26Z

MarkDilley: /* Install Kodi without a PC */ link tidying up

{{mininav| [[Amazon Fire TV]] }}
<section begin="intro" />This page describes some of the methods to install Kodi onto an Amazon Fire TV (box) or Fire TV Stick. The Fire TV uses Kodi for [[android]] and does not require root. All Fire TV products allow sideloading, so no hacking or modification is required to install Kodi.<section end="intro" />

== Install Kodi without a PC ==
See: [http://AFTVnews.com/how-to-sideload-apps-like-kodi-onto-the-fire-tv-using-nothing-but-the-fire-tv How to sideload apps like Kodi onto the Fire TV — Using nothing but the Fire TV] and '''[https://GitHub.com/sphinx02/FireStarter FireStarter]'''

== Enable Debugging on the Fire TV ==
In order to install apps from outside the Amazon app store, we need to enable these options:

# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Go to '''System''' -> '''Developer Options'''
# Enable both the '''ADB Debugging''' and the '''Apps from Unknown Sources''' options.
# Go to '''System''' -> '''About''' -> '''Network''', and take note of the Fire TV's IP address

== adbFire (Win/Mac/Linux) ==
{| class="infobox"
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adbFire is a companion program for FireTV and Android Kodi & forks. It allows you to sideload Kodi (and other apps) without the bother of downloading the Android SDK and other tools. Additionally, it allows you to copy files to and from Kodi, backup Kodi, root the FireTV, mount USB drives and more.

'''Download website link: http://jocala.com/adbfire.html'''

Tutorials for using ADBFire to install Kodi:

* http://www.tweaking4all.com/home-theatre/xbmc/kodi-on-amazon-fire-tv/

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== ADB command line ==
These are steps to manually install Kodi using the ADB command line tool, as an alternative to using an app like adbFire.

'''General Steps'''

# Setup the ADB Utility via OS-specific instructions below, or install the Android SDK for your platform: 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 Kodi 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.

{{ADB setup}}

=== Download Kodi ===
*Current stable version: '''{{current version}}'''
*Download link: '''{{download link|Android}}'''

=== Install Kodi to the Fire TV ===
'''Note:''' If your APK file name contains spaces, make sure you put quotes around it in the adb commands. 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 Kodi APK
# Open a Command Prompt (Windows), Terminal (OS X/Linux), or Terminal Emulator app (Android)
# Navigate (CD) to the directory with your Kodi APK (In Terminal Emulator on Android you only need to run the adb commands)
# Run the following commands
#:<code>>adb kill-server</code>
#:<code>>adb start-server</code>
#:<code>>adb connect <ip-address-of-fire-tv></code>
# ADB is connected when it reports the message "connected to <ip-address-of-fire-tv>:<port>"
# Run one of the following commands
#:<code>>adb install <apk-file-name></code>
#:(or if you are upgrading from a previous Kodi install, use this instead)
#:<code>>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "success"

('''Note:''' For Android you need to type in the full path. e.g. >adb install /sdcard/Download/apk-file-name.apk)

=== Launch Kodi on the Fire TV ===
# From the Fire TV Home screen, select '''Settings'''
# Select '''Applications'''
# Find and select your Kodi installation (it may be named "Kodi" or "SPMC")
# Select '''Launch Application'''
'''Note:''' Users have reported that you can [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1677974#pid1677974 autostart Kodi] 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 Kodi.

'''Launching Kodi from Fire TV Homescreen:''' You can also have Llama (and probably others) [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721346#pid1721346 launch Kodi] when a native Fire TV app like '''Flixter''' is launched from the Fire TV homescreen. Some apps [http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=191109&pid=1721962#pid1721962 work better] than others.

=== Upgrading Kodi ===
Kodi can be upgraded through ADB without losing your settings. To do this, you must use a newer version of the package already installed on the machine.
# Download the package to your machine
# Make sure ADB is connected to the Fire TV
# Run <code>adb install -r <apk-file-name></code>
# Installation is complete when it reports the message "Success"

Kodi will still go through the "first run" screen the first time it is launched but your settings will remain intact.

=== Downgrading Kodi ===
If you wish to downgrade your version of Kodi (because you installed a test version that didn't work properly, for example) and keep your settings, the following commands will allow you to do so.

:<code>adb uninstall -k org.xbmc.kodi
:adb install <apk-file-name></code>

If you are downgrading using an Android device, you will need to use the "shell" command.

<code>adb shell pm uninstall -k org.xbmc.kodi</code>

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User:MarkDilley

2015-07-27T21:20:43Z

MarkDilley: WikiWalker for many years, co-founder of WikiIndex.org - happy to see this wiki! :-) Best, Mark - MarkDilley.com

WikiWalker for many years, co-founder of WikiIndex.org - happy to see this wiki! :-) Best, Mark - MarkDilley.com