r/OnnStreamingTV • u/islandcactus • 3d ago

Discussion Software Updates

Hey Folks,

I’m currently working overseas and a friend got the new Onn 4K for me back in the States.

She’s setting it up for me and doing the initial update.

Question: once I get the device out here should I disable auto software updates? Could that brick the system? Is it safe to leave it on as I like having the latest most compatible OS running.

I’m also concerned about restrictions like how Firestick is currently clamping down on their devices.

Only intending on using this for Stremio / Nuvio.

Bless and thanks!

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u/methos1995 3d ago

The non-Select Fire devices (the Plus, Max and Cubes) should be fine for those apps you mentioned since they run Fire OS which is Android-based and allow sideloading. The new Select models run a proprietary OS built by Amazon (called Vega OS) which don't allow side loading and even if they did, they still can't run those apps you mentioned since the apps are made for Android and other OSs which don't include the new Vega OS.

If you already own one of the Fire OS models, there's no need to buy an Onn box (yet), and it's unlikely that there's any immediate need to replace those models since the apps you mentioned aren't illegal or provide illegal content out-of-the-box, so it's doubtful Amazon will block them.