Firestick Stuck at “Downloading Latest Software”

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There is a common problem for Amazon Firestick owners where the device gets stuck on a screen that says “Downloading Latest Software” and doesn’t go forward from that screen. I’ve experienced this problem several times. In this post, we’ll cover what you can do to fix this problem if it happens to you so that you can get to enjoying all your Firestick has to offer.

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Firestick: How to Disable Purchases

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When I managed to get rid of cable TV, I was saving hundreds of dollars a month. That only lasted a few months though, since the rest of my family started going crazy with purchasing single episodes on the Amazon Firestick. They even purchased shows they could’ve streamed via the many subscriptions I pay for each month. They just didn’t bother to look to see if the content was available to them.

I had had enough! It was time to disable purchases on the Firestick. I did this by setting up a PIN using the parental controls included with the Firestick operating system. You can set it up too using these steps.

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Firestick: How to Update Apps

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The first troubleshooting step when experiencing problems with apps on the Firestick is to check for updates to the app. It’s usually best practice to stay using the latest version of an app. Doing so will usually keep you clear of experiencing problems.

In this post, we will cover how to update an app to the latest version on the Amazon Firestick.

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How to Delete Apps From Firestick

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After using your Amazon Firestick for a period of time, it can accumulate a lot of installed apps. Suddenly you may find that it’s loaded with many apps you don’t even use anymore.

Keep your Firestick running smoothly by removing unused or unwanted apps.

In this post, we show you 2 methods for deleting apps from the Amazon Firestick.

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Why is Your Firestick so Slow?

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You just want to watch some TV, but your Firestick is slow. Why could this be happening?

If your Firestick isn’t performing as quickly as you’d like it to, this is the post for you. We will cover some common reasons why your Firestick is so slow and take you through some troubleshooting steps to fix the problem.

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Can Firestick Be Moved to Another TV?

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So, you have a Firestick installed on a TV, but you want to switch it to a different TV? If you don’t know the technical in and outs, you may be concerned whether or not your Firestick can be moved to another TV.

In this post we’ll cover moving Firestick to another TV and some considerations before moving the device.

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