WARNING Firestick Update is Bricking devices – Must watch Now

Seems like another reason to avoid Amazon devices. I haven't even used mine yet and I don't think I ever will. Nvidia seems to be the way to go and maybe a Roku for the questionable apps? My overall goal is to have a firewall and home server with software to block ads, stop the tracking and keeping these back door devices secured from their manufacturers as much as possible so I can secure my VLAN, home theater, home automation and security systems for both buildings. I don't know how practical this goal is, but I'm going to try either way.

Bought a Fire TV during Amazon's July Prime days and still haven't hooked it up. What should I do to avoid this bricking situation? Other than not plugging it up? Thanks for any info!

Firestick SUCKS

IT'S NOT THE UPDATE THAT IS BRICKING DEVICES. . IT IS THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE THEIR FIRESTICK POWERED ON BY THEIR TVs USB PORT. . . THE USB PORT DOES NOT GIVE OUT ENOUGH POWER

I wondered is it only firesticks that is over a year old then you can't get a replacement lmao

Amazon told me if I want to buy a new firestick they will give me a discount I bought one but not from the. And they won't give me anything lol you can trade your firestick in and get credit added to your account it isn't a lot but better than nothing

Does anyone know how to control power and volume control via fire tv iphone app?

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Thank you…I will be waiting for you fixes

Another reason not to own a FireStick device. Every time mine was updated, I would have to do some sort of work around to get disabled functions working again. For example, I have to engage in a whole bunch of janky tweaks just to get my Wolf Launcher working again. That's seriously annoying. I would like to think that I own the FireStick after purchasing it. Do you really own your FireStick or does Amazon own it when they fundamentally screw around with the firmware whenever they want to alter the function of the device. This is why I purchased an NVIDIA Shield Pro. They don't pull the Amazon two step on you. I guess they respect your ownership of the device. Very very much worth it.

How about never buying another Amazon Firestick again?

Mines been bricked for a week now, tried every single method I’ve found on the internet to fix it

I had this problem with my Firestick 4k about a week ago. All I got was a black screen on myTV. I had two Firesticks, and one would work on an old Samsung TV and not on my Samsung smart TV. And I thought I was losing my mind. I looked on videos pertaining the subject and to no avail. And then I disabled my surge protectors (I turned them off), and then everything started to work. But I did learn a new word bricked.
Thanks so, so much for all your imput. I greatly appreciate it!

i didn't even update anything on my stick… and it bricked

At least youve acknowledged the fact theres a problem but amazon need to get their arse in gear toot suite their product is not fit for purpose and their answer is "BUY ANOTHER 1" That is not a solution to the worlds #1 streaming tool and if they want to hold onto that title they need to action this NOW!!!

Don't buy a new one. When you get screwed over by any company stop giving them your money.

What would be the best alternative to firestick? Also, do you have a good site for streaming hockey? Thanks for all the great videos.

Talk about click bait !

I sent a question over a week ago. To ask for help with the Roku Channel app. I keep getting a playback error saying unfortunately, we were unable to play this content. Please try again later. Any help that you can give me would be deeply appreciated.

Yup mine bricked 24th Aug 2023. I hate the Firestick

sorry but pointless video
you said exactly what happened, but that was in the title then went onto keep us watching to see what could be done , nothing ?.and what Amazon would do about it also no worthwhile info ..
sorry pal thats basically a click bait waste of 3mins.
you can take offence or take as feedback but it is what it is.

My firestick has been bricking for year's with new updates. I don't understand why and I wonder if they are aware of the bricking issues. 😂

Very good video, and good updates

Luckily my firestick has now been replaced by amazon thankfully I told them no matter if my device was 3 years old and out of warranty I said as a monthly subscriber I have consumer right's and that it was their fault with the software update they have done so I shouldn't have to go out and buy a new device when I had one already I said I'm going to give them 48 hours to decide to replace my device or I will seek legal action and said I know my right's as a customer people need to know it doesn't matter whether the device is 3-4 or ever old the device is if a company is still giving out software updates for that pacific device and it goes wrong in any way its the company's fault the device isn't working so they are at fault and need to replace it we all as a customer have consumer rights and are liable to sue and guess what amazon done for me tomorrow morning im getting a replacement device first thing they have said sorry and replace my firestick with a 4k ultra HD one too so people need to know there rights and fight back don't let a company tell you your device is out of warranty so they can't do anything about know your rights I won do yours

55" main board fryed last week.😢

Ok, this was completely useless!!!

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