Amazon Fire TV & Fire TV Stick Software Update History

Version 6.2.6.3 (Build NS6263/2349) 

First Discovered

• 4/3/2019

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 4K

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds support for screen mirroring via Miracast to Fire TV Stick 4K

Version 6.2.6.0 (Build NS6260/1840) -

First Discovered

• 3/4/2019

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3
• Fire TV Cube
• Fire TV Stick 4K

Notes and Known Changes

• Replaces option to move apps/channels with new option to pin apps/channels to the front of the Your "Apps and Channels" list. Moving apps was restored through a system component update on April 16th.
• System components (i.e., system apps) can now be updated manually under the "My Fire TV > About" menu.
• Enables WiFi simple setup, which automatically connects your newly purchased devices from Amazon to your WiFi.
• Bug fixed that caused a crash when viewing app permisions of apps without any permissions set.
• Adds new "Auto" selection for video color format under display options.
• Option added to change default browser selection for YouTube app added to "Settings > Preferences" menu.
• Possibly fixes issues with audio being out of sync when playing videos.

Version 5.2.6.9 (Build 632552020) -

First Discovered

• 3/1/2019

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Replaces option to move apps/channels with new option to pin apps/channels to the front of the Your "Apps and Channels" list. Moving apps was restored through a system component update on April 16th.
• System components (i.e., system apps) can now be updated manually under the "My Fire TV > About" menu.
• Enables WiFi simple setup, which automatically connects your newly purchased devices from Amazon to your WiFi. (Fire TV Stick 2 Only)
• Bug fixed that caused a crash when viewing app permisions of apps without any permissions set.
• Option added to change default browser selection for YouTube app added to "Settings > Preferences" menu.

Version 6.2.5.8 (Build NS6258/1607) -

First Discovered

• 1/11/2019

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3
• Fire TV Cube
• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Notes and Known Changes

• Removes option to adjust dynamic range setting that was incorrectly added with previous update.

Version 5.2.6.8 (Build 630508620) -

First Discovered

• 1/11/2019

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Removes option to adjust dynamic range setting that was incorrectly added with previous update.

Version 5.2.6.8 (Build 630508520) -

First Discovered

• 1/10/2019

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Removes option to adjust dynamic range setting that was incorrectly added with previous update.

Version 5.2.6.8 (Build 630508320) -

First Discovered

• 12/19/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Version 6.2.5.8 (Build NS6258/1604) -

First Discovered

• 12/13/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3
• Fire TV Cube
• Fire TV Stick 4K
• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds support for Alexa Multi-Room Music to Fire TV Cube
• Adds support for Alexa Follow-Up Mode to Fire TV Cube
• Adds Dynamic Range Settings to switch between Adaptive and Always HDR on Fire TV Cube
• Adds more ways to edit/delete Fire TV Recast DVR recordings
• Fixes audio drop-out issues on Fire TV Stick 4K

Version 6.2.5.7 (Build NS6257/1658) -

First Discovered

• 12/5/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds support for Alexa Announcements
• Adds ability to increse/decrease TV volume by specific incriments

Version 5.2.6.7 (Build 623530020) -

First Discovered

• 12/4/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Version 6.2.5.5 (Build NS6255/1628) -

First Discovered

• 11/16/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3
• Fire TV Cube

Notes and Known Changes

• Likely makes Fire TV Recast improvements

Version 6.2.3.2 (Build NS6232/1268) -

First Discovered

• 10/31/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 4K

Notes and Known Changes

• Launch day software update for Fire TV Stick 4K

Version 6.2.5.5 (Build NS6255/1616) -

First Discovered

• 10/26/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds support for Video Frame Rate Matching
• Adds option to disable Home button IR commands
• Adds new TV IR Command Repetition options
• Changes Surround Sound Option Labels
• Adds support for Fire TV Recast with new Live TV settings menu
• Adds new Device Usage Data privacy setting
• Consolidates privacy options into new Privacy Settings menu under Preferences

Version 6.2.5.5 (Build NS6255/1612) -

First Discovered

• 10/26/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Changes Surround Sound Option Labels
• Adds support for Fire TV Recast with new Live TV settings menu
• Adds new Device Usage Data privacy setting
• Consolidates privacy options into new Privacy Settings menu under Preferences

Version 5.2.6.7 (Build 623529620) -

First Discovered

• 10/20/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds support for Fire TV Recast with new Live TV settings menu
• Adds new Device Usage Data privacy setting
• Consolidates privacy options into new Privacy Settings menu under Preferences
• Renames Device settings menu to My Fire TV

Version 6.2.5.3 (Build NS6253/1441) -

First Discovered

• 9/22/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Version 5.2.6.6 (Build 617513220) -

First Discovered

• 9/22/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Version 6.2.2.4 (Build NS6224/1260) -

First Discovered

• 9/13/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds new Volume Leveler option
• Adds new Dialogue Enhancer option
• Adds new Input Change Options for controlling how input cycling is executed
• Adds the ability to select from a list of IR profiles for home theater equipment
• Adds new Netowrk Proxy Settings to Developer Tools Menu

Version 6.2.5.4 (Build 1141232772) -

First Discovered

• 9/4/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Version 6.2.5.3 (Build NS6253/1438) -

First Discovered

• 8/23/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Fixes voice dictation for on-screen keyboard that was broken with previous update

Version 5.2.6.6 (Build 617513120) -

First Discovered

• 8/23/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Fixes voice dictation for on-screen keyboard that was broken with previous update

Version 6.2.2.3 (Build NS6223/1852) -

First Discovered

• 8/16/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Version 5.2.6.6 (Build 617513020) -

First Discovered

• 8/12/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds new updated Alexa interface that first debuted with the Fire TV Cube
• Adds new prompt to allow initial ADB conneciton from unrecognized device
• Breaks voice dictation for on-screen keyboard.

Version 6.2.4.2 (Build 738566532) -

First Discovered

• 8/8/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds option to show last input when powered on, instead of always defaulting to the Home screen

Version 6.2.5.3 (Build NS6253/1437) -

First Discovered

• 7/31/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds support for Video Frame Rate Matching
• Adds new interface for viewing local movie theater times via Alexa
• Adds new Netowrk Proxy Settings to Developer Tools Menu

Version 6.2.2.2 (Build NS6222/1537) -

First Discovered

• 7/26/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Version 6.2.2.2 (Build NS6222/1536) -

First Discovered

• 7/20/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Notes and Known Changes

• New Power On Input option to control if TV input is changed to Fire TV Cube's input when saying Alexa, turn on the TV
• Possible enhancements to AV Receiver / Soundbar power control
• New option to show or hide Alexa hints while screensaver is running
• Device menu under Settings has been renamed to My Fire TV

Version 6.2.4.2 (Build Unknown) -

First Discovered

• 7/13/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Version 6.2.2.1 (Build NS6221/1326) -

First Discovered

• 7/5/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Version 6.2.4.1 (Build Unknown) -

First Discovered

• 6/22/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Version 6.2.4.0 (Build Unknown) -

First Discovered

• 6/22/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 2 (Toshiba & Insignia)

Version 6.2.2.1 (Build NS6221/1323) -

First Discovered

• 6/22/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Version 6.2.2.1 (Build NS6221/1322) -

First Discovered

• 6/21/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Cube

Notes and Known Changes

• Launch day software update for Fire TV Cube

Version 5.2.6.3 (Build 606753920) -

First Discovered

• 6/14/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Possibly released to combat the ADB.Miner Virus.

Version 6.2.1.3 (Build NS6213/1196) -

First Discovered

• 5/15/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Your Apps & Games row on the Fire TV home screen changed to Your Apps & Channels row
• Amazon Channels now have icons in the apps row on the home screen
• New Prime Video icon added to the apps row which loads new interface that houses all Amazon Video content
• Developer Tools Menu updated from v3.0 to v4.0 with new customizable System X-Ray bar

Version 5.2.6.3 (Build 606753620) -

First Discovered

• 4/20/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• This is a slightly newer version of the previous version where the build numbers are different

Version 5.2.6.3 (Build 606753420) -

First Discovered

• 4/17/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Your Apps & Games row on the Fire TV home screen changed to Your Apps & Channels row
• Amazon Channels now have icons in the apps row on the home screen
• New Prime Video icon added to the apps row which loads new interface that houses all Amazon Video content

Version 5.2.6.2 (Build 587700820) -

First Discovered

• 3/8/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 1

Version 6.2.1.2 (Build NS6212/927) -

First Discovered

• 2/3/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Possibly includes voice remote update 137

Version 5.2.6.2 (Build 587700720) -

First Discovered

• 1/19/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Version 6.2.1.2 (Build NS6212/926) -

First Discovered

• 1/19/2018

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Version 6.2.1.2 (Build NS6212/918) -

First Discovered

• 12/19/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Version 6.2.1.2 (Build NS6212/916) -

First Discovered

• 12/16/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Fixes Dolby Digital audio not switching automtically

Version 5.2.6.1 (Build 587600920) -

First Discovered

• 12/12/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Fixes display switching by 3rd-party apps.
• Likely adds On Now row and Channel Guide used for live Amazon Channels content

Version 5.2.6.0 (Build 587550120) -

First Discovered

• 11/29/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Version 6.2.1.0 (Build NS6210/402) -

First Discovered

• 11/16/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Version 6.2.1.0 (Build NS6210/401) -

First Discovered

• 11/10/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Version 6.2.1.0 (Build NS6210/399) -

First Discovered

• 11/2/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Version 6.2.1.0 (Build NS6210/397) -

First Discovered

• 10/25/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 3

Notes and Known Changes

• Launch day software update for Fire TV 3.

Version 5.2.6.0 (Build 587444820) -

First Discovered

• 10/16/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV Stick 1

Version 5.2.6.0 (Build 587444520) -

First Discovered

• 9/12/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Features equivilant to 5.2.6.0 (587444320) update but also makes some minor menu changes for tunner and picture options.

Version 5.2.6.0 (Build 587444320) -

First Discovered

• 9/12/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds Voice input for on-screen keyboard
• Adds Screen Magnifier
• Adds support for Thursday Night Football live streams
• Moves home screen ad banner from top of screen to below 2nd row of content

Version 5.2.5.1 (Build 577225520) -

First Discovered

• 8/4/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Version 5.2.5.1 (Build 577224220) -

First Discovered

• 6/28/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Launch day update for Element's Fire TV Edition televisions

Version 5.2.5.0 (Build 572212620) -

First Discovered

• 6/28/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Edition 1 (Element & Westinghouse)

Notes and Known Changes

• Initial version of Element's Fire TV Edition televisions from the factory

Version 5.2.4.2 (Build 574263320) -

First Discovered

• 8/4/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 2

Version 5.2.4.2 (Build 574263220) -

First Discovered

• 7/14/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 2

Version 5.2.4.2 (Build 574263120) -

First Discovered

• 7/2/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Version 5.2.4.2 (Build 574262620) -

First Discovered

• 6/7/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Version 5.2.4.1 (Build 573210720) -

First Discovered

• 6/21/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Fixes Dolby DIgital over optical on the Fire TV 1

Version 5.2.4.1 (Build 573210620) -

First Discovered

• 4/27/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Version 5.2.4.1 (Build 573210520) -

First Discovered

• 4/5/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds new interface to Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick 1
• Data usage monitoring added
• Video quality setting added
• Voice search for YouTube (using Search In Apps) added
• Adds Alexa in UK and Germany

Version 5.2.4.0 (Build 565189620) -

First Discovered

• 11/30/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Adds new interface to Fire TV 2 and Fire TV Stick 2
• Adds new notification center in settings

Version 5.2.2.0 (Build 555164620) -

First Discovered

• 10/20/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Update began rolling out to Fire TV Stick 2 on launch day.
• Amazon's source code page lists this update as version 5.2.2.1, but the Fire TV interface calls it version 5.2.2.0.

Version 5.2.2.0 (Build 555164120) -

First Discovered

• 9/28/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Initial software version on Fire TV Stick 2 from the factory. Unknown if this update will also come to other devices.

Version 5.2.1.2 (Build 562254320) -

First Discovered

• 1/17/2017

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Security Patches

Version 5.2.1.1 (Build 551203220) -

First Discovered

• 8/10/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• QuadRooter Vulnerability is still present on the Fire TV 1
• Netflix full integrated into Fire TV interface and search
• Can now move forward/back in a video by asking Alexa
• New Advertising ID options allow for opting-out of ad tracking
• New parental control option will prompt for PIN when launching blocked apps
• Fire TV Stick rooting method blocked
• System Status Monitor menu renamed to Developer Tools Menu v1.40
• Not In My House app blocking mechanism added
• Contact Us section in settings area slightly changed

Version 5.2.1.0 (Build 550145120) -

First Discovered

• 6/9/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Bug preventing screensaver from launching fixed
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.2.1.0 (Build 550144920) -

First Discovered

• 5/20/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Parental controls improved to restrict based on content rating
• Ability to watch live streams for add-on subscriptions added
• Updates to support new 4K YouTube app
• Alexa can now launch apps and videos
• Alexa can now give local movie information and playback
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.0.5.1 (Build 537175520) -

First Discovered

• 4/2/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• FireStarter and FiredTV alternate launchers blacklisted and disabled by update
• Sideloaded apps now appear on home screen Recent list
• Double home button press to open App Launcher added
• My Apps shortcut added to chortcut menu launched by holding home button
• Kodi explicitly added to home screen recent list if installed
• Fire TV Sticks rootable with Kingo Root
• King Root rooting blocked for all devices
• Internal ADB client removed

Version 5.0.5 (Build 537174420) -

First Discovered

• 2/2/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 1
• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• First update for Fire OS 3 devices, Fire TV 1 & Fire TV Stick (non-voice) to Fire OS 5
• Alexa added to Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick (non-voice)
• New Your Videos section added to Fire TV
• Full Add-On Subscription support added
• App and Game categories now displayed in grid layout
• Support for new WiFi-direct voice-remote and new WiFi-direct game controller added to Fire TV 1 and Fire TV Stick (non-voice)

Version 5.0.4 (Build 536116920) -

First Discovered

• 12/12/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2
• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Sideloaded apps now appear in App section
• New Dolby Digital option added to sound settings
• Surround Sound audio bug fixes
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.0.3.3 (Build 535062420) -

First Discovered

• 12/13/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Only released to Fire TV Stick w/ Voice Remote
• Fixes thermal and power management bugs
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.0.3.2 (Build 535062120) -

First Discovered

• 11/11/2016

Affected Devices

• Fire TV Stick 1

Notes and Known Changes

• Software version on Fire TV Stick w/ Voice Remote at launch
• Adds support for Bluetooth headphones, mice, and Keybaords to Fire TV Stick
• Adds Prime Stations to Fire TV Stick

Version 5.0.3.1 (Build 534011720) -

First Discovered

• 10/29/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Only released for Fire TV 2
• First Fire TV 2 rooting method required this version
• Fixes Dolby Digital Plus and DTS suround sound audio bugs
• Fixes WiFi-based remote and game controller connectivity bugs
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.0.3 (Build 532011220) -

First Discovered

• 10/24/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Only released for Fire TV 2 (Fire TV 1 had a different developer preview update with this version number)
• Fixes low volume bug
• Improved detection of 4K TVs connected through A/V receivers
• WiFi-direct voice remote bug fixes
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.0.2.2 (Build 531006420) -

First Discovered

• 10/10/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Only released for Fire TV 2
• Fixes missing suround sound in thrid-party apps
• Fixes Boldby Digital Plus bugs
• Miscellaneous Bug Fixes

Version 5.0.2.1 (Build 531006320) -

First Discovered

• 10/5/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Only released for Fire TV 2
• Fire TV 2 launch day update

Version 5.0.0 (Build 521044920) -

First Discovered

• 10/5/2015

Affected Devices

• Fire TV 2

Notes and Known Changes

• Only released for Fire TV 2
• The version Fire TV 2 first shipped with on launch day