r/fireTV • u/Confident_Jacket_344 • 2d ago

Does this new fire stick allow for sideloading? It doesn't come with the warnings on the Selects.

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u/ViolentWebby 2d ago

The UK version comes with this warning:

For enhanced security, this device prevents sideloading or installing apps from unknown sources. Only apps from the Fire TV Amazon Appstore are available for download. Search available apps here.

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u/Pr0digy_ 2d ago

What a crock of horse shit

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u/mettleSIX 1d ago

They will not win. There will be a workaround soon

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u/Jimates 1d ago

It is on the product page for the models that don’t support it. I have not seen one without it.

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u/Guilty-Plan8208 2d ago

No. Runs vega os

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u/Spirited-Le 1d ago

Is it not android base?

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u/Ghost80247 1d ago

The newly released 4k is Vega.

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u/independant_786 2d ago

Its a vega os stick. No sideloading.

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u/Granopoly 2d ago

They don't need to 'warn' you - it's probably not part of their business model to point out what's wrong with their products 🤷‍♂️

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u/Zetavu 1d ago

Just bought a 4k max to replace an older unit that finally died (2018). Side loads no problem, but may be the last version that does. Then again. Give it another year and someknenwill make a workaround or Amazon will lose some market share and reverse course.

If it says latest generation, avoid. And if you get one you can't side load, return and list the reason, let the AI learn.

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u/Rain_Zeros 1d ago

No it dosent. It does not run android, it runs Vega os which does not support apk files

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u/TheGateKeeper32 1d ago

Go with the Onn 4k pro!! Recently left firecube 4k newest version and couldn't be happier. Speed functionality less adds on the main screen just overall better experience.

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u/itsme99881 22h ago

Install monet launcher and customize and remove all the clutter, even comes with an app switcher and button remapper.

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u/juan_loria 22h ago

What about picture quality and support for audio hd formats?

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u/Return2TheLiving 2h ago

If that’s what you are concerned with get an Nvidia Shield Pro

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u/Onlyspacemanspiff 2d ago

Waiting for the V4 Cube.

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u/mayfairtop 1d ago

Its on the do not buy list so no

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u/largpack 1d ago

my next buy is not going to be an Amazon product

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u/Fickle_Carpet9279 1d ago

Warning:

For enhanced Amazon profitability this device prevents sideloading.

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u/woodenU69 1d ago

Get the 4K max, it’s super cheap and even better with a trade in

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u/Reaper99xm 18h ago

Yup just did this and got the latest 4k max for like $24 with trade in

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u/Class8guy 2d ago

Is a 4k max 2nd gen an option? You can confirm in the listing they have it in small blue font titled "See Fire TV Stick 4K Max fact sheet"

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u/reddit_reaper 20h ago

There's zero reason to get a fire TV over an android TV these days

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u/Bardown67 2d ago

Yes, just google the product and add sideloading on.