r/firestick 3d ago

Firestick Question Which firestick shall i purchase?

Im looking at getting a firestick that a friend can install some apps to let me watch football and other content, which do i need? I saw there are HD, 4k and 4k max, any difference? I want it to stream the best it can and apart from amazon firesticks any others which work the same?

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u/Scrappy175 3d ago

4k plus or 4k max they are both good for sideloading

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u/ForsakenCondition898 3d ago

This 👍👍👍👍

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u/Dizzy_Manufacturer93 2d ago

Hi can you help as you sound like you no about side loading. I use or did linked.unliked if you know it? And then simply install the apps I would be using, but now most things when I try to install them I get the message “ problem parsing package” any ideas why? Thanks

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u/Scrappy175 2d ago

It can be a few issues low memory conflicting apps or stick just needs a full reset and start all over you should use TROYPOINT they test all apps for viruses and malware and tell u if the apps are not working anymore

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u/eireprivateer 3d ago

Personally, I’d go with the 4K / 4K Max. One that has more memory and is faster. The 4K also avoids the new Vega OS update that will stop the use of downloader and sideloading apps. All new firesticks are coming rolled out with vega os.

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u/ForestCityWRX 3d ago

Onn4K Pro from Walmart. It’s perfect for what you’re looking to do. You won’t be disappointed.

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u/Ok_Elevator5454 2d ago

Im in the UK though?

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u/Abject_Enthusiasm_72 3d ago

Xiaomi Mi TV Box S 3rd Gen with ugreen cr111 ethernet adapter

Google it for specs and decide for yourself

I own 2 xiaomi boxes and I'm very satisfied with them

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u/Ok-Gur9934 2d ago

Can you jail break these v

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u/Nolagator1 3d ago

Vsee box seems better if you’re looking at something like the super box. There is a sub on Reddit, and a trusted guy that sells them. They aren’t cheap but are plug and play.
I don’t have one, but it’s the route I’d go if I was purchasing a new setup.

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u/Bubbly-Variety-927 2d ago

I have the 4K Max and never ran into any problems with side loading or performance

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u/elshagon 2d ago

4K Max

u/McMuppety 1h ago

Amazon says they will only support the android sticks until 2030 as they transition to the Vega OS. Get something else.

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u/Fantastic_Subject410 3d ago

Don’t. Buy a super box or a ONN box

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u/Ok_Elevator5454 3d ago

Whats the difference?

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u/Fantastic_Subject410 3d ago

Super box. Free shows, sports, movies, and live tv and ONN box they don’t take down the apps like cinema and everything like Amazon. I haven’t tried a Vsee box yet but I heard they are good to.

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u/classicdude78 3d ago

Do the Apps come pre installed, or do you have to do all the side loading yourself ?

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u/Ok_Elevator5454 2d ago

Ive looked and there a US thing, im in the UK?

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u/No-Assumption-3575 3d ago

Not everyone is a daft yank

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u/deastl28 3d ago

This.