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Which streaming device is the least worst? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/recommendations@lemmy.world
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My sister needs a streaming device but they all seem to be awful. The only one that seems somewhat decent is the Apple TV but that's too expensive. Out of the cheaper ones which one is the least worst? I'm currently leaning towards a Firestick because it seems marginally better than Roku and Chromecast have apparently been discontinued

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[–] 6 points 9 months ago (6 children)

A hacked Onn. Very cheap but decent device you can get from Walmart. Then side load an open source (and ad-free) launcher onto it using ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 9 months ago (5 children)

    That might be a decent choice, we're in the UK so no Walmart but looks like I can get one online. When you say hacked are you just referring to installing a custom launcher with ADB, or do you need to root it or something to get access to ADB?

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  • [–] 4 points 9 months ago (2 children)

    This is the same thing I was referring to. If you search for "on Google TV side load" or any variation you'll find loads of articles.

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  • [–] [S] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Oh looks like it's just the same process I used to install a custom launcher on my Shield. Is Wolf launcher still recommended or are there better options now?

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  • [–] 2 points 9 months ago (1 child)

    Just side-loading it, from what I recall. It's 'hacked' in that you are manipulating the put-of-the-box software. But it's not like crazy '1337' coding it anything. You just have to be comfortable with a console and read a little bit carefully.

    Out of curiosity, where are you ordering it from online in the UK? I have family and friends there, so this might be useful to them. Thanks.

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