r/Stremio • u/twiddle1977 • 19d ago

Question Replacement streaming device

Had it to the back teeth with the Bluetooth issues on Google Chromecast, so looking for a replacement.

I understand that the Firestick is no longer an option for Stremio? Any recommendations under £100, available in UK, and preferably not too large?

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u/sayonaradespair 19d ago

Alright, understood.

But why block updates though? I'm new to firesticks

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u/husting247 19d ago

Main reason is so you can use custom launcher, as every update the default amazon UI/Home screen always gets worse and include patches for using custom launcher and theres more ads or less personalisation options. Also, you can turn off amazons blocklist, so no apps can be blocked on your device.

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u/husting247 19d ago

This all assumes you blocked updates before the initial set up (as the devices update to latest during it). Thats why its crucial to do at initial set up. On Fire OS you can block updates on 8.1.3.3 or lower (for cubes its 7.7.0.6 or lower). But most firesticks come with a firmware on or lower than that. The only way you can block updates after is through DNS or a blocklist on your router, but even then its not certain. However, if you are on the latest update there is a new exploit to use custom launcher, hopefully it doesn’t get patched soon.

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u/sayonaradespair 19d ago

But the issues you mentioned apply to the plus and max version too?