FireTV Stick fails to authenticate

[TheKrell]

I'm on vacation and I resurrected an old FireTV Stick with which to watch DishAnywhere. It's been offline so long it demaned I go to dishanywhere.com/activate and enter the code on the screen. This is the result:

Follow the instructions on your device, then enter below the activation code generated on your TV screen.

(Code entry field expunged.)

Success! Please check your device.

I can check my device until hell freezes over, but it fails to activate. Got any ideas?

 

[dishdude]

I'm on vacation and I resurrected an old FireTV Stick with which to watch DishAnywhere. It's been offline so long it demaned I go to dishanywhere.com/activate and enter the code on the screen. This is the result:

I can check my device until hell freezes over, but it fails to activate. Got any ideas?

Have you checked to make sure the app is updated?

 

[TheKrell]

Have you checked to make sure the app is updated?

Easier said than done. I see no option to check for an update. It's running 2.5.10. I'll try de-installing and re-installing and see if that fixes anything.

Edited to add: It's gone and searching for the app again results in nothing to install.

 

[NYDutch]

Easier said than done. I see no option to check for an update. It's running 2.5.10. I'll try de-installing and re-installing and see if that fixes anything.

Edited to add: It's gone and searching for the app again results in nothing to install.

Download the latest app from the Amazon app store.

 

[Bobby]

Download the latest app from the Amazon app store.

Yep, I just uninstalled Dishanywhere from my Firestick and went into the store and downloaded Dishanywhere App. It downloaded and I was able to activate it and I was working fine.

 

[TheKrell]

DishAnywhere doesn't show when I search. I worry my oldest FireTV Stick is no longer supported. This is the old HD version; all the rest are 4K and much faster. (Yes, my wife just complained about this 5 mins ago.)

 

[NYDutch]

DishAnywhere doesn't show when I search. I worry my oldest FireTV Stick is no longer supported. This is the old HD version; all the rest are 4K and much faster. (Yes, my wife just complained about this 5 mins ago.)

Go to the Amazon app store on your phone or PC and download the app to your Firestick from there. If the Firestick is still registered, it should be on the list of download devices under whatever name you gave it.

 

[dishdude]

If you have a Wal-Mart nearby, they sell a $14.99 Onn streaming stick that supports Dish Anywhere and works great.

 

[TheKrell]

I just ordered a 4K Max for $30, so when that arrives it should solve the speed. In the meantime...

Go to the Amazon app store on your phone or PC and download the app to your Firestick from there. If the Firestick is still registered, it should be on the list of download devices under whatever name you gave it.

Interesting ploy. Shall try that.

Edited to add: that strategy does not appear viable since all of my Fire TV devices (of which I have none) already have a green check next to them. All my FireTV Sticks (of which I have 3 online right now) show a red X. Nevertheless I tried sending the app to them.

 

[TheKrell]

I gave it a rest, browsed the app store and found it again, and reinstalled it. It's still at 2.5.10 and still won't activate.