FireTV Maintenance and Kodi Performance - Revision history

Karellen at 05:02, 28 July 2020

2020-07-28T05:02:17Z

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	==Related Links==		==Related Links==
	*[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=228075 Android/ATV2 Maintenance Tool] from Kodi TV Forum		*[https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=228075 Android/ATV2 Maintenance Tool] from Kodi TV Forum
	*[[Android_FAQ#Performance_tips\|Android Performance Tips]]
	*[[Caches explained]]		*[[Caches explained]]
	*[https://www.amazon.com/forum/fire?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx2L8EBNTOXFSA7&cdThread=Tx999T9F3P9P9O Fire Stick Extremely Slow]		*[https://www.amazon.com/forum/fire?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx2L8EBNTOXFSA7&cdThread=Tx999T9F3P9P9O Fire Stick Extremely Slow]
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	*Return to [[Amazon Fire TV]]		*Return to [[Amazon Fire TV]]
	*Return to [[FireTV Hardware]]		*Return to [[FireTV Hardware]]
	*Return to [[FireTV Software Notes]]
	*Go to [[Little Known Fire TV Options and Links]]		*Go to [[Little Known Fire TV Options and Links]]
	*Go to [[FireTV Known Issues]]		*Go to [[FireTV Known Issues]]

Mikeagner at 11:47, 25 July 2017

2017-07-25T11:47:12Z

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	==An Important Note==		==An Important Note==
	Buffering and stuttering are both part of the video and IPTV world on the net, and sometimes the causes don't lie with		Buffering and stuttering are both part of the video and IPTV world on the net, and sometimes the causes don't lie with
	your hardware or software. Using links with poor quality videos can cause issues. In addition, servers might be running into bandwidth limits (this is very true of the free video services). Some ISPs are known to throttle the speed of your connection back during certain times. ~~Much has been written about using issue in numerous forums.~~		your hardware or software. Using links with poor quality videos can cause issues. In addition, servers might be running into bandwidth limits (this is very true of the free video services). Some ISPs are known to throttle the speed of your connection back during certain times.

Mikeagner at 16:52, 12 July 2017

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	===Should I Clean Out the APKs After An Installation?===		===Should I Clean Out the APKs After An Installation?===
	Yes; this is particularly true if you are using a Stick. Sometimes the application will offer to delete it after the installation is complete; if not, you can use an utility to drop the apk. They are usually found in the Downloads folder.		Yes; this is particularly true if you are using a Stick. Sometimes the application will offer to delete it after the installation is complete; if not, you can use an utility like Kodi's '''[[file manager]]''' to drop the apk. They are usually found in the Downloads folder.

Mikeagner at 16:43, 12 July 2017

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	*If you have the latest 5.2.4.1 firmware, you will find that playing a 1080p video at 24Hz resolution doesn't work well. There is a bug in the update, and it's discussed [http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-update-5-2-4-1-causing-poor-24p-video-playback-in-mrmc-kodi-and-spmc/ here]		*If you have the latest 5.2.4.1 firmware, you will find that playing a 1080p video at 24Hz resolution doesn't work well. There is a bug in the update, and it's discussed [http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-update-5-2-4-1-causing-poor-24p-video-playback-in-mrmc-kodi-and-spmc/ here]
	*Sometimes buffering and stuttering can be caused by a mismatch between the resolution the server sends the video (say at 1080p), while your FireTV is set at something lower. Normally the FireTV will adjust to this, but if you find it isn't working well, there's a little known trick for setting it manually [http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-access-hidden-resolution-options-on-the-fire-tv/ here]		*Sometimes buffering and stuttering can be caused by a mismatch between the resolution the server sends the video (say at 1080p), while your FireTV is set at something lower. Normally the FireTV will adjust to this, but if you find it isn't working well, there's a little known trick for setting it manually [http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-access-hidden-resolution-options-on-the-fire-tv/ here]
			*You should also check your user's manual to see whether the resolution and refresh rate you want to use are supported on your TV or monitor. It's usually very easy to reset it if you need to change it.

Mikeagner at 16:38, 12 July 2017

2017-07-12T16:38:25Z

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	===Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier?===		===Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier?===
	There is a great deal of information available that shows you how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. Most involve going into the '''Manage Installed Applications''' (as described above) and turning various settings off, such as the Whispersync (assuming you aren't using it), and collecting data. Things like this add additional load to the CPU that, particularly in the case of the Sticks, really can't handle the load without bogging down.		There is a great deal of information available that shows you how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. Most involve going into the '''Manage Installed Applications''' (as described above) and turning various settings off, such as the Whispersync (assuming you aren't using it), and collecting data. Things like this add additional load to the CPU that, particularly in the case of the Sticks, really can't handle the load without bogging down.


	==Related Links==		==Related Links==

Mikeagner: /* Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier? */

2017-07-12T16:37:54Z

Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier?

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	===Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier?===		===Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier?===
	There is a great deal of information available ~~on YouTube~~ that ~~show~~ you how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. Most involve going into the '''Manage Installed Applications''' (as described above) and turning various settings off, such as the Whispersync (assuming you aren't using it), and collecting data. Things like this add additional load to the CPU that, particularly in the case of the Sticks, really can't handle the load without bogging down.		There is a great deal of information available that shows you how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. Most involve going into the '''Manage Installed Applications''' (as described above) and turning various settings off, such as the Whispersync (assuming you aren't using it), and collecting data. Things like this add additional load to the CPU that, particularly in the case of the Sticks, really can't handle the load without bogging down.


	==Related Links==		==Related Links==

Mikeagner at 16:36, 12 July 2017

2017-07-12T16:36:36Z

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	==An Important Note==		==An Important Note==
	Buffering and stuttering are both part of the video and IPTV world on the net, and sometimes the causes don't lie with		Buffering and stuttering are both part of the video and IPTV world on the net, and sometimes the causes don't lie with
	your hardware or software. Using links with poor quality videos can cause issues. In addition, servers might be running into bandwidth limits (this is very true of the free ~~IPTV~~ services).		your hardware or software. Using links with poor quality videos can cause issues. In addition, servers might be running into bandwidth limits (this is very true of the free video services). Some ISPs are known to throttle the speed of your connection back during certain times. Much has been written about using issue in numerous forums.

	Some ISPs are known to throttle the speed of your connection back during certain times. Much has been written about using ~~[https://real-debrid.com/ Real Debrid] or [https://www.ipvanish.com/ IPVanish] to solve this~~ issue~~; note that IPVanish does '''not''' work with first generation FireTV devices~~.


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	* Thumbnails		* Thumbnails
	* Packages		* Packages


	~~There are several third party add ons with wizards that can address this, either selecting it manually or doing it automatically when Kodi starts.~~


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	It goes without saying that the faster the data stream, the better your quality of streaming.		It goes without saying that the faster the data stream, the better your quality of streaming.

	You can start by running a speed test. While speedtest.net is one popular choice, many ISPs have their own testing tool ~~and even~~		You can start by running a speed test. While speedtest.net is one popular choice, many ISPs have their own testing tool . Most websites recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps (megabit per second) speed, but practically any
	~~some third party addons have them~~. Most websites recommend a minimum of 5 Mbps (megabit per second) speed, but practically any
	Hi Definition streaming will require at least twice to three times that, depending on the quality of your signal.		Hi Definition streaming will require at least twice to three times that, depending on the quality of your signal.

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	===Your Power Supply===		===Your Power Supply===
	This is ~~particlarly~~ important with the Sticks. If you are using a second hand supply (not the original OEM) that doesn't supply		This is particularly important with the Sticks. If you are using a second hand supply (not the original OEM) that doesn't supply
	sufficient voltage and current, you are bound to run into trouble. Amazon has a page of these devices [http://tinyurl.com/yc5s7x29 here].		sufficient voltage and current, you are bound to run into trouble. Amazon has a page of these devices [http://tinyurl.com/yc5s7x29 here].

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	===Should I Clean Out the APKs After An Installation?===		===Should I Clean Out the APKs After An Installation?===
	Yes; this is particularly true if you are using a Stick. Sometimes the application will offer to delete it after the installation is complete; if not, you can use an utility ~~like ES File Explorer~~ to drop the apk. They are usually found in the Downloads folder.		Yes; this is particularly true if you are using a Stick. Sometimes the application will offer to delete it after the installation is complete; if not, you can use an utility to drop the apk. They are usually found in the Downloads folder.


	===Adjust Your Video Resolution===		===Adjust Your Video Resolution===
	Sometimes buffering and stuttering can be caused by a mismatch between the resolution the server sends the video (say at 1080p), while your FireTV is set at		*If you have the latest 5.2.4.1 firmware, you will find that playing a 1080p video at 24Hz resolution doesn't work well. There is a bug in the update, and it's discussed [http://www.aftvnews.com/fire-tv-update-5-2-4-1-causing-poor-24p-video-playback-in-mrmc-kodi-and-spmc/ here]
	something lower. ~~There~~'s a little known trick for ~~adjusting this on your FireTV described in this~~ [http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-access-hidden-resolution-options-on-the-fire-tv/ ~~article~~]		*Sometimes buffering and stuttering can be caused by a mismatch between the resolution the server sends the video (say at 1080p), while your FireTV is set at something lower. Normally the FireTV will adjust to this, but if you find it isn't working well, there's a little known trick for setting it manually [http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-access-hidden-resolution-options-on-the-fire-tv/ here]


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	*[[Caches explained]]		*[[Caches explained]]
	*[https://www.amazon.com/forum/fire?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx2L8EBNTOXFSA7&cdThread=Tx999T9F3P9P9O Fire Stick Extremely Slow]		*[https://www.amazon.com/forum/fire?_encoding=UTF8&cdForum=Fx2L8EBNTOXFSA7&cdThread=Tx999T9F3P9P9O Fire Stick Extremely Slow]
	*You will find many ~~YouTube videos and~~ websites ~~recommend~~ modifying the advancedsettings.xml file as a buffering solution. This [[advancedsettings.xml\|page]] describes this file in detail		*You will find many websites mention modifying the advancedsettings.xml file as a buffering solution. This [[advancedsettings.xml\|page]] describes this file in detail

Mikeagner: redo section, remove YouTube links

2017-07-11T13:34:07Z

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 ===Are There Tools To Make This Process Easier?===
-There is a great deal of information available on how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. There are 2 generic search links below that will bring up any number of YouTube videos. There are 3 in particular that, when taken together, should greatly help in this odius task. Feel free to add to this list as needed.
+There is a great deal of information available on YouTube that show you how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. Most involve going into the '''Manage Installed Applications''' (as described above) and turning various settings off, such as the Whispersync (assuming you aren't using it), and collecting data. Things like this add additional load to the CPU that, particularly in the case of the Sticks, really can't handle the load without bogging down.
 ==Related Links==

Davu at 13:08, 11 July 2017

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	Many people think that the Fire TV and stick require little or no maintenance, until they try to install and use Kodi (which will tax the processor and		Many people think that the Fire TV and stick require little or no maintenance, until they try to install and use Kodi (which will tax the processor and
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	There is a great deal of information available on how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. There are 2 generic search links below that will bring up any number of YouTube videos. There are 3 in particular that, when taken together, should greatly help in this odius task. Feel free to add to this list as needed.		There is a great deal of information available on how to optimize your FireTV / Stick. There are 2 generic search links below that will bring up any number of YouTube videos. There are 3 in particular that, when taken together, should greatly help in this odius task. Feel free to add to this list as needed.

			<!-- Regarding the sections below...either embed a specific video with that template: {{#widget:YouTube\|id=<youtube_id>}} or remove the links completely. The side menu in Youtube is mentioning videos to banned add-ons. -->

	; Generic Searches		<!-- ; Generic Searches
	* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=optimize+aftv Optimize Your AFTV]		* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=optimize+aftv Optimize Your AFTV]
	* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=optimize+firetv+stick Optimize Your Fire TV Stick]		* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=optimize+firetv+stick Optimize Your Fire TV Stick] -->


	; Recommended Viewing		<!-- ; Recommended Viewing
	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkW1TzU5xM 9 Ways to Supercharge Your FireTV] Numerous tips to clean up and improve the performance of your FireTV or Stick		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrkW1TzU5xM 9 Ways to Supercharge Your FireTV] Numerous tips to clean up and improve the performance of your FireTV or Stick

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	* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHc_QVWhc_k Firestick - free up space manuelly] (sic) - Uses ES File Explorer to perform some cleanup tasks		* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHc_QVWhc_k Firestick - free up space manuelly] (sic) - Uses ES File Explorer to perform some cleanup tasks
			-->

	==Related Links==		==Related Links==

Davu: Reverted edits by Davu (talk) to last revision by Mikeagner

2017-07-11T13:03:26Z

Reverted edits by Davu (talk) to last revision by Mikeagner

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	Many people think that the Fire TV and stick require little or no maintenance, until they try to install and use Kodi (which will tax the processor and		Many people think that the Fire TV and stick require little or no maintenance, until they try to install and use Kodi (which will tax the processor and
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	~~<!-- removed section due to the reason that related~~ youtube ~~videos are shown which are mentioning banned add-ons -->~~		; Generic Searches
			* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=optimize+aftv Optimize Your AFTV]
			* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=optimize+firetv+stick Optimize Your Fire TV Stick]