I got the update last week on both of my devices, both Firestick 4K Max 1st Gen, upgrading it to OS 7.6.8.5 (PS7685/4486). On both my Firesticks it changed the Home screen, I now "Your apps and channels" lower down the list instead of on the top row next to the home, tv, etc buttons. With this I can scroll horizontally through all of my installed apps and not just limiting you to the 6 it used to allowed you to customise. Also the update didn't change any of my settings (I always have them set as you recommended).
Hi TD, great content as per. I ran an update last night and it DID NOT revert any of my settings. I can only assume it depends on the device, I am using a FireTV. Thanks again.
Cheers for the information. This new update is rather a little inconvenient particularly the Home Page. The variation is where I am concerned; my APPS which use to be located in the top row, is now located in the second row, with the "watch list" replacing my APPS. Everything else like as you have explained re: Privacy etc, that has not changed meaning that everything was "off" is still "off".
Hey TDUK now we need a video about what's going with RD and alternatives/workaround or what we can do meanwhile..... You're the best at this Sir! 💯👍🏼 TIA!
When i turned on my 4k max firestick this morning it said update available. Updated and had to start over from the start. Sign in to Amazon then had to reinstall all my 3rd party apps and customize wolf launcher , took a couple of hours. Wished we could block updates. Could you make a update blocker
I see you haven't added bbc or ch5. Also it seems like channel 4 is in rhe guide but not in the free list were you would sync. Also Pluto is ok what about U app being free? Just interested, thats for your hard work.
Bare in mind this will be a fantastic opportunity for the BBC to force a TV licence onto you if these are live streams. They will probably see your IP address. Best to use a VPN for all of these.
You're only on 'OS 8' because you bought either the 'Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen.)’ OR the 'Fire TV Stick 4K MAX (2nd Gen.)' The 2nd and 3rd Gen. CUBES (as well as the '4K MAX, 1st Gen') are ALL 'OS 7.X.X.X' The original 'Fire TV Stick 4K' (2018) uses 'OS 6.X.X.X' (as well as the 1st Gen. CUBE, I believe). They ALL continue to receive constant 'UPDATES', but NO Fire streaming device 'updates' from a '6' to a '7' to an '8'!! Once a device is released with a given 'Fire OS,' that's where it STAYS (except the continual update modifications are reflected in the LAST THREE DIGITS, only! You must be very new to Fire stick usage, in order not to know this! Anyway, TDUK's video is as FRESH as can be. He is just showing how FireOS 7 devices are being affected (I think he's demo'ing the update on his 3rd Gen CUBE ... hence, OS 7.X.X.X). It doesn't mean that these changes won't come to OS 6 devices, as well (or your OS 8 device, for that matter). And since you appear to be new to Fire Sticks, it would behoove you to go into YOUR OS 8 device 'settings' and turn OFF the same stuff!!
@johnworkman2743 no I'm in the US but I wished walmart wouldn't have made it so hard for the onn 4k pro streaming box to go worldwide. Because it's truly a great streaming device 32gigs of storage instead of 8 which you get with the firestick. And all the other features that come with the onn 4k pro streaming box.
If we are in the UK how can we switch to a US server to make Fire TV think its in the US? I mean the entire system, not just and app. Keep up the good work TDUK.
I got the update last week on both of my devices, both Firestick 4K Max 1st Gen, upgrading it to OS 7.6.8.5 (PS7685/4486). On both my Firesticks it changed the Home screen, I now "Your apps and channels" lower down the list instead of on the top row next to the home, tv, etc buttons. With this I can scroll horizontally through all of my installed apps and not just limiting you to the 6 it used to allowed you to customise. Also the update didn't change any of my settings (I always have them set as you recommended).
Hi TD, great content as per. I ran an update last night and it DID NOT revert any of my settings. I can only assume it depends on the device, I am using a FireTV. Thanks again.
Haven’t got that update in Ireland, even the live channel app hasn’t arrived yet.
Cheers for the information. This new update is rather a little inconvenient particularly the Home Page. The variation is where I am concerned; my APPS which use to be located in the top row, is now located in the second row, with the "watch list" replacing my APPS. Everything else like as you have explained re: Privacy etc, that has not changed meaning that everything was "off" is still "off".
Thanks
Much appreciated
Keep the content coming. Enjoy your night
What about Real debrid. Is it down for good ?
Im in Australia and we don’t even have the live tv tab.
My HD Ariel screen saver doesn't come on. Either was affected by update or by when I unplugged it from hdmi.
Seems like a sneaky way to have an excuse to make sure everyone has a tv liscence if u ask me ..we know they hate us not having a licence
Thank you.
Hey TDUK now we need a video about what's going with RD and alternatives/workaround or what we can do meanwhile.....
You're the best at this Sir! 💯👍🏼 TIA!
Here you go - th-cam.com/video/810W9UYt2U4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks TDUK for the info.
No worries!
Why won't it allow me to pay vpn using PayPal or google pay
Vysor not working on lite/hd after this update 🙁
I got it, had it for a few days
*Did you get this new update ?*
No longer can access the Home Screen. Screen is blank.
hold does the play and select buttons for 10secs. Your device should reboot
@@TechDoctorUK done it a million times.
When i turned on my 4k max firestick this morning it said update available. Updated and had to start over from the start. Sign in to Amazon then had to reinstall all my 3rd party apps and customize wolf launcher , took a couple of hours. Wished we could block updates. Could you make a update blocker
Hey doc, you should do a vid about Real Debrid no longer accepting Amazon pay due to Amazon locking their account?
I don't know how he has so many prime channels, I only have a few like you, TDUK? Thanks for the video.
Must be a USA thing ?
@@TechDoctorUK in the USA, it looks like Amazon has moved Freevee channels to the Prime channels
Great will the BBC and channel 5 apps work with this?
all uk apps are supported
I see you haven't added bbc or ch5. Also it seems like channel 4 is in rhe guide but not in the free list were you would sync. Also Pluto is ok what about U app being free? Just interested, thats for your hard work.
Bare in mind this will be a fantastic opportunity for the BBC to force a TV licence onto you if these are live streams. They will probably see your IP address. Best to use a VPN for all of these.
Updates never reset those settings for me.
Hi TDUK. Can you give your views on RD being targeted and may be forced to close down??
here you go th-cam.com/video/810W9UYt2U4/w-d-xo.html
Not got this yet on Mac 2nd Gen. Looking forward to it though
I live in Ireland will we get them here
Interesting, in Australia with no VPN and update, don't get the LIVE option 😮
Is there a list of apps with live content that will work?
Can we add channels
RD is no longer.
I'm on fire OS 8.1.2.5 when did you make this tutorial
You're only on 'OS 8' because you bought either the 'Fire TV Stick 4K (2nd Gen.)’ OR the 'Fire TV Stick 4K MAX (2nd Gen.)'
The 2nd and 3rd Gen. CUBES (as well as the '4K MAX, 1st Gen') are ALL 'OS 7.X.X.X'
The original 'Fire TV Stick 4K' (2018) uses 'OS 6.X.X.X' (as well as the 1st Gen. CUBE, I believe).
They ALL continue to receive constant 'UPDATES', but NO Fire streaming device 'updates' from a '6' to a '7' to an '8'!!
Once a device is released with a given 'Fire OS,' that's where it STAYS (except the continual update modifications are reflected in the LAST THREE DIGITS, only!
You must be very new to Fire stick usage, in order not to know this!
Anyway, TDUK's video is as FRESH as can be. He is just showing how FireOS 7 devices are being affected (I think he's demo'ing the update on his 3rd Gen CUBE ... hence, OS 7.X.X.X).
It doesn't mean that these changes won't come to OS 6 devices, as well (or your OS 8 device, for that matter).
And since you appear to be new to Fire Sticks, it would behoove you to go into YOUR OS 8 device 'settings' and turn OFF the same stuff!!
Hi TD,,,,
This live feature has been on hear for age's 🤔
Yes but they have recently added a lot more supported applications they will take the channels from.
@TechDoctorUK oh,,,,
OK thanks TO 👍🍻
@@TechDoctorUK
What new channels have been added? As the ones you show plus plex and a few others have always been there.
Not used my firestick 4k max since I bought nividia shield pro 2024. Beats firestick hands down.
I haven't used my firestick since I've purchased the Walmart onn 4k pro streaming box. I only keep my firesticks updated
Are you in UK?
@johnworkman2743 no I'm in the US but I wished walmart wouldn't have made it so hard for the onn 4k pro streaming box to go worldwide. Because it's truly a great streaming device 32gigs of storage instead of 8 which you get with the firestick. And all the other features that come with the onn 4k pro streaming box.
My Firestick is in the ONN box.
@@matthewgandy9774yes im in SA and we dont have it available here
@@booterspaw
How's that work? 🤔
If we are in the UK how can we switch to a US server to make Fire TV think its in the US? I mean the entire system, not just and app. Keep up the good work TDUK.
A vpn, and a account setup with a US address
Any comment on real deb latest tweet referencing anti p....racy and st....mio and k.....di
Yet more garbage updates juat to eat up the space . Can't deleted any more apps for ther crap service. They delete o e app n add another stupid one
Not impressed 👎
Got google here . Had firestick but don't use it no more
Wish you would do google videos and firesti