Another year of Root Sports, no streaming, same' ol same ol'?

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  1. inconceivable

    inconceivable Well-Known Member

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    Ok, so i just bought the amazon fire stick 4k max, $40. . . I will stick it to my samsung smart TV. . Install Surfshark VPN, select server from another country or non-NBA city and hopefully I can watch all games without any blackouts
     
    inconceivable, Oct 21, 2023
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    Install Kodi. Install The Crew add-on for Kodi.
    No blackouts. Ever.
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 21, 2023
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    It doesn't have to be a non-NBA city. San Francisco is fine.
     
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    Unless they're playing GS, right?
     
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  5. inconceivable

    inconceivable Well-Known Member

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    yeah if the blazers play sacramento or golden state, those games would be blacked-out if server is san francisco
     
    inconceivable, Oct 21, 2023
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    Yes, that's true.
     
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    So, here's what I've been doing so far:

    For the record, this is using NBA app on Amazon Fire TV Stick.

    Blazer game blacked out.

    Using Surfshark VPN installed in the firestick, I connect to a USA server.

    In Firestick Settings, I go to Applications, the I clear the Cache and clear the Data of NBA app.

    I go to NBA app, sign in, Blazer games not blacked out. I watch blazer games. But it buffers too frequently.

    So I disconnect from VPN, and blazer games still not blacked out, and now no more buffering.

    All good and nice until I turn off my TV, which also turns off the firestick

    Next time I go to NBA app, blazer games blacked out again. And I repeat the process all over again.

    It's not too bad, but have you figured a less annoying soultion?

    TIA
     
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    inconceivable, Oct 29, 2023
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    Nope. That’s the only solution. Unless you pay for Fubo.
     
    Natebishop3, Oct 30, 2023
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    I have found a less frustrating method, mostly same as above, except now I don't have to sign in again because I don't clear data anymore. Here it is.

    NBA App: Blazer game blacked out

    Surfshark VPN: Connect to non-local USA server.

    Under Firestick Settings, Apps, NBA
    (These are all in same page)
    - Clear Cache
    - Force Stop
    - Launch Application

    NBA App: Blazer game no longer blacked out but frequent buffering

    Surfshark VPN: Disconnect

    NBA App: Blazer game still not blacked out and this time no more buffering.

    Watch the massacre.
     
    inconceivable, Oct 30, 2023
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    Kano John Start 'em young!

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    Fox 12 has announced that they would be broadcasting all Remix games this year on Fox 12 Plus. Does anyone know how to stream fox 12 Plus?
     
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    Fire Stick or Android TV.
    -Install "Downloader" app
    -Using "Downloader" app navigate to Sportsfire.tv and click "Download App"
    -Install sportsfire from Downloader downloads

    Enjoy pretty much all sports.
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 30, 2023
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Pretty sure Fox12+ is something that you get over the airwaves. Need an antenna.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    that doesn't require any kind of subscription?
     
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    Nope. Google doesn't like it and calls it a fake or dangerous app when you install it (and may even hide it from your menu every day), but you don't have to give it any personal information and I've not seen anybody report any problems.

    If Google does remove it from your menu you just go back into the Downloader app under "files" and go through the 10 second Install process. It will be added back to your menu with all of your history and preferences saved.

    *Edit*
    If you disable the Google Play Store it stays on your menu.
     
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    julius I wonder if there's beer on the sun Staff Member Global Moderator

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    I downloaded it on my firestick. Wondering what it does when the Philma Kracken are playing
     
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    It should work great as long as the channel is listed. I only see one Root channel.
     
    Phatguysrule, Oct 30, 2023
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    Kano John Start 'em young!

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    Got it - thanks. I don't know how you know this stuff but it sure helps tech idiots like me! :cheers:
     
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Are you doing this on your tv or on a phone?
     
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    TV
     
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    Yep
     
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