# \#firestick **URL:** https://troypointinsider.com/tag/firestick/19.md [Latest](https://troypointinsider.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://troypointinsider.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://troypointinsider.com/tags.md) --- ## [All fire stick guides in one spot! \*Please Read\*](https://troypointinsider.com/t/all-fire-stick-guides-in-one-spot-please-read/55887)
**Author:** [@anon36991227](https://troypointinsider.com/u/anon36991227)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/all-fire-stick-guides-in-one-spot-please-read/55887 "2026-07-26T17:05:43Z")
Alot of talk on this, so I’m making all the troy guides available updated in one topic pinned for easy access. Please be aware of all of amazons changes before buying a product or trying to cut the cord. Take a look her… --- ## [Downloader Codes Not Working](https://troypointinsider.com/t/downloader-codes-not-working/88802)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 8:25pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/downloader-codes-not-working/88802 "2023-04-06T20:25:28Z")
It appears that the server that transforms Downloader codes into their final URL destination isn’t working. Example, if I input 250931 for the TROYPOINT Toolbox I get error but if I type the actual URL troypoint.com/tb … --- ## [This Guy Spams Our Site with VistaStick Ads & More - STAY AWAY FROM THIS JUNK!](https://troypointinsider.com/t/this-guy-spams-our-site-with-vistastick-ads-more-stay-away-from-this-junk/158865)
**Author:** [@Markm5150](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Markm5150)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 11:36pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/this-guy-spams-our-site-with-vistastick-ads-more-stay-away-from-this-junk/158865 "2026-02-23T23:36:44Z")
Hey everyone, My name is Mark. I’ve been developing Android boxes since 2015, and I’ve seen many brands and devices come and go over the years. Based on my experience, here’s what I recommend when purchasing an Android … --- ## [Fire TV 403 Forbidden Error in Downloader App - Shot In The Dark](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fire-tv-403-forbidden-error-in-downloader-app-shot-in-the-dark/144949)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 1:04am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fire-tv-403-forbidden-error-in-downloader-app-shot-in-the-dark/144949 "2026-01-03T01:04:56Z")
I recently released a fix for the 403 Forbidden Error within Downloader app on Android TV/Google TV boxes. Some of you who have blocked Amazon updates are also getting this on your Fire TV devices. Here’s a fix that MI… --- ## [🔥 Huge Update for Fire TV Launcher Manager (First Look)](https://troypointinsider.com/t/huge-update-for-fire-tv-launcher-manager-first-look/143532)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/huge-update-for-fire-tv-launcher-manager-first-look/143532 "2025-11-26T18:41:37Z")
The developers of the recent Fire TV exploit hack just released an update for Launcher Manger. This is a big update as it allows for some cool modifications. In the following video I will show how to update Launcher Ma… --- ## [Elementum Kodi Addon Repository URL](https://troypointinsider.com/t/elementum-kodi-addon-repository-url/99274)
**Author:** [@MarkMoore](https://troypointinsider.com/u/MarkMoore)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 1:39pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/elementum-kodi-addon-repository-url/99274 "2025-11-21T13:39:29Z")
Sorry to be a pain but can anyone tell me definitively where I can find the url for the elementum repo for firestick/ Ive installed via gaia repo and elementum is not working/ Ive googled the repo but I keep coming up … --- ## [😲 Amazon Approved This App!](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-approved-this-app/143394)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 9:49pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-approved-this-app/143394 "2025-11-03T21:49:46Z")
I was shocked to see that Amazon approved this app! They usually block this type of app but it is now available in Amazon App Store. I would usually do a YouTube video for something like this but want to keep it on the… --- ## [🔥 Ultimate Amazon Firestick Exploit Hack - Disable App Blocking & Enable 3rd Party Launcher](https://troypointinsider.com/t/ultimate-amazon-firestick-exploit-hack-disable-app-blocking-enable-3rd-party-launcher/139088)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2025, 6:06pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/ultimate-amazon-firestick-exploit-hack-disable-app-blocking-enable-3rd-party-launcher/139088 "2025-09-18T18:06:47Z")
Comments are closed as we want all of them in one place under the video on the actual YouTube page. Thank you! --- ## [Kodi on Firestick takes forever to come up](https://troypointinsider.com/t/kodi-on-firestick-takes-forever-to-come-up/82066)
**Author:** [@bassgas](https://troypointinsider.com/u/bassgas)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 11:39am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/kodi-on-firestick-takes-forever-to-come-up/82066 "2025-04-28T11:39:17Z")
Yes, cache are cleaned. I have firesticks on 4 TV. As of about 60 days ago when starting Kodi it may or may not start on all TV’s. I have to go home, restart, go home, restart several times before it comes up. I saw a po… --- ## [Amazon Unveils All-New Firestick 4K & Fire TV Stick 4K Max](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-unveils-all-new-firestick-4k-fire-tv-stick-4k-max/96057)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 9:25pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-unveils-all-new-firestick-4k-fire-tv-stick-4k-max/96057 "2025-04-25T21:25:05Z")
Amazon has announced the release of two new Fire TV devices – a new Fire TV Stick 4K and an all-new Fire TV Stick 4K Max. The announcement was made at their Fall Product Announcement Event that was held at Amazon’s HQ2 … --- ## [Subtitles not working on Cinema-](https://troypointinsider.com/t/subtitles-not-working-on-cinema/122596)
**Author:** [@cmartucci70](https://troypointinsider.com/u/cmartucci70)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/subtitles-not-working-on-cinema/122596 "2024-12-12T18:27:10Z")
I have not been able to get subtitles to work? Anyone else know how to fix --- ## [🔥 Best Amazon Firestick Hack](https://troypointinsider.com/t/best-amazon-firestick-hack/122594)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 5:34pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/best-amazon-firestick-hack/122594 "2024-12-12T17:34:42Z")
This is my favorite “hack” for Amazon Fire TV devices. This topic has been closed so all comments go to one location under video on YouTube. Thank you. --- ## [What's your Firestick Reseller Setup?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/whats-your-firestick-reseller-setup/110718)
**Author:** [@jtmon3y](https://troypointinsider.com/u/jtmon3y)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 12:52am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/whats-your-firestick-reseller-setup/110718 "2024-07-24T00:52:43Z")
Hi guys, hoping we can share some helpful info on this thread for resellers. I am wondering what kind of setup you use for loading firesticks besides your IPTV service? Unfortunately using RD or another premium service … --- ## [How to grant apps Special Access to Android DATA and OBB directory files in Fire OS 8 on the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-grant-apps-special-access-to-android-data-and-obb-directory-files-in-fire-os-8-on-the-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max/97111)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2024, 12:41pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-grant-apps-special-access-to-android-data-and-obb-directory-files-in-fire-os-8-on-the-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max/97111 "2024-03-26T12:41:24Z")
How to grant apps Special Access to Android DATA and OBB directory files in Fire OS 8 on the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max | AFTVnews --- ## [New Fire TV Stick 4K Max First Impressions Video](https://troypointinsider.com/t/new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-first-impressions-video/96423)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 9:09pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-first-impressions-video/96423 "2024-03-02T21:09:22Z")
Here’s my First Impressions Video for the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max. I won’t be doing anything with the regular 4K version as I think it’s silly that Amazon released that model in the first place. Pay the extra $10 and … --- ## [Multi remotes firestick](https://troypointinsider.com/t/multi-remotes-firestick/105561)
**Author:** [@Bodyjewels](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Bodyjewels)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 11:23pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/multi-remotes-firestick/105561 "2023-12-27T23:23:24Z")
Hi everyone hoping somebody can help, since the new Fire stick update all my remote stopped working after hours on the telephone and putting in and out batteries and rebooting fire stick 25,000 times I was informed that … --- ## [Fire TV Hardware Winners and Losers of 2023 — The best and worst Fire TV devices released this year](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fire-tv-hardware-winners-and-losers-of-2023-the-best-and-worst-fire-tv-devices-released-this-year/104612)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/fire-tv-hardware-winners-and-losers-of-2023-the-best-and-worst-fire-tv-devices-released-this-year/104612 "2023-12-14T23:26:25Z")
Fire TV Hardware Winners and Losers of 2023 — The best and worst Fire TV devices released this year | AFTVnews --- ## [Can't Get Past Update on Firestick](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cant-get-past-update-on-firestick/104133)
**Author:** [@Davie1](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Davie1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2023, 6:01pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cant-get-past-update-on-firestick/104133 "2023-12-09T18:01:49Z")
I’m trying to set up a new fire stick And it won’t go past the upgrade part of the set up. Disconnected from power and also factory reset,nothing works --- ## [Amazon Fire TV tips and tricks: How to get the most from your Fire TV device](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-fire-tv-tips-and-tricks-how-to-get-the-most-from-your-fire-tv-device/83721)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 4:32am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-fire-tv-tips-and-tricks-how-to-get-the-most-from-your-fire-tv-device/83721 "2023-11-30T04:32:15Z")
Amazon Fire TV tips and tricks: Master your streaming device --- ## [New Launcher Manager Working on New 2023 Fire TV Sticks](https://troypointinsider.com/t/new-launcher-manager-working-on-new-2023-fire-tv-sticks/99903)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 9:26pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/new-launcher-manager-working-on-new-2023-fire-tv-sticks/99903 "2023-11-08T21:26:49Z")
We can use our favorite 3rd party launchers (for now) on the new 2023 Firesticks. Huge thanks goes out to TechDoctorUK and SweenWolf for making this Launcher Manager update possible. Comments are closed on this topic s… --- ## [Amazon offloading usb on Firestick 4K max](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-offloading-usb-on-firestick-4k-max/95491)
**Author:** [@ejoc42](https://troypointinsider.com/u/ejoc42)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2023, 1:24pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-offloading-usb-on-firestick-4k-max/95491 "2023-11-04T13:24:29Z")
This is my second attempt to send a messsage….don’t know where first went. I was watching a movie on the crew when Amazon shut it down. I have Kodi Nord vpn Netflix IPTV Smarter etc on usb. Now says no usb storage det… --- ## [Amazon fixes broken/missing sideload app icons on new Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max running Fire OS 8](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-fixes-broken-missing-sideload-app-icons-on-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max-running-fire-os-8/97688)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2023, 4:41pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-fixes-broken-missing-sideload-app-icons-on-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max-running-fire-os-8/97688 "2023-10-14T16:41:38Z")
Amazon fixes broken/missing sideload app icons on new Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max running Fire OS 8 | AFTVnews --- ## [Device DataStore on Firestick 4k max](https://troypointinsider.com/t/device-datastore-on-firestick-4k-max/97698)
**Author:** [@Lsredbird47](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Lsredbird47)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2023, 9:38pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/device-datastore-on-firestick-4k-max/97698 "2023-10-06T21:38:18Z")
I installed a firestick 4k max hd. In manage installed apps there is one called Device DataStore. I’ve never seen this before. Does anyone know how to use this or what this is? You can uninstall it. When you click unin… --- ## [Amazon is working to fix the broken sideloaded app icons on the new Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max “as soon as possible”](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-is-working-to-fix-the-broken-sideloaded-app-icons-on-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max-as-soon-as-possible/97354)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2023, 7:43pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-is-working-to-fix-the-broken-sideloaded-app-icons-on-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max-as-soon-as-possible/97354 "2023-10-03T19:43:12Z")
Amazon is working to fix the broken sideloaded app icons on the new Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max “as soon as possible” | AFTVnews https://www.aftvnews.com/amazon-is-working-to-fix-the-missing-sideloaded-icons-on-the-new-fi… --- ## [Missing storage access permission in Fire OS 8 on 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max is causing issues with Media Player and File Manager apps](https://troypointinsider.com/t/missing-storage-access-permission-in-fire-os-8-on-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max-is-causing-issues-with-media-player-and-file-manager-apps/97118)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 7:43am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/missing-storage-access-permission-in-fire-os-8-on-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max-is-causing-issues-with-media-player-and-file-manager-apps/97118 "2023-10-02T07:43:34Z")
Missing storage access permission in Fire OS 8 on 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max is causing issues with Media Player and File Manager apps | AFTVnews https://www.aftvnews.com/missing-storage-access-permission-in-fire… --- ## [How to grant “Allow all the time” full file storage access permission for any app in Fire OS 8 on the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-grant-allow-all-the-time-full-file-storage-access-permission-for-any-app-in-fire-os-8-on-the-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max/97109)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:38am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/how-to-grant-allow-all-the-time-full-file-storage-access-permission-for-any-app-in-fire-os-8-on-the-2nd-gen-fire-tv-stick-4k-4k-max/97109 "2023-10-02T01:38:26Z")
How to grant “Allow all the time” full file storage access permission for any app in Fire OS 8 on the 2nd-gen Fire TV Stick 4K & 4K Max | AFTVnews --- ## [New Fire TV Stick 4K Max First Impressions Video by Troy](https://troypointinsider.com/t/new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-first-impressions-video-by-troy/96424)
**Author:** [@TROYPOINT](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TROYPOINT)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2023, 5:58pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-first-impressions-video-by-troy/96424 "2023-09-29T17:58:07Z")
Here’s my New Fire TV Stick 4K Max First Impressions Video for you Patrons and Founding Members. Thanks for supporting TROYPOINT! If you’re a Patron or Founding Member Click Here for Video . If you aren’t currently … --- ## [This is Reportedly The New Fire TV Stick 4K Max With Improved Remote, More Storage, Better WiFi, & More](https://troypointinsider.com/t/this-is-reportedly-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-with-improved-remote-more-storage-better-wifi-more/96052)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2023, 1:20pm UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/this-is-reportedly-the-new-fire-tv-stick-4k-max-with-improved-remote-more-storage-better-wifi-more/96052 "2023-09-21T13:20:53Z")
This is Reportedly The New Fire TV Stick 4K Max With Improved Remote, More Storage, Better WiFi, & More | Cord Cutters News --- ## [Amazon Will Announce New Devices This Week Here is Everything We Know](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-will-announce-new-devices-this-week-here-is-everything-we-know/95908)
**Author:** [@TXRon](https://troypointinsider.com/u/TXRon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2023, 2:38am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/amazon-will-announce-new-devices-this-week-here-is-everything-we-know/95908 "2023-09-20T02:38:03Z")
Amazon Will Announce New Devices This Week Here is Everything We Know About The New Fire TVs | Cord Cutters News --- ## [Cinema - how to move favs to new install?](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cinema-how-to-move-favs-to-new-install/95458)
**Author:** [@Sid\_noy](https://troypointinsider.com/u/Sid_noy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2023, 3:37am UTC](https://troypointinsider.com/t/cinema-how-to-move-favs-to-new-install/95458 "2023-09-12T03:37:26Z")
When using latest cinema 2.5.2 & running RD, how can i pull favs to the new cinema download from the old on FS. It’s arduous doing it manually. Thx in advance. I’ve not used tract. [Next page](https://troypointinsider.com/tag/firestick/19.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=firestick)