Puffin tv browser requires a subscription

by alexg_7
jbl0ggs

Another one joining the subscription bandwagon. Thanks, but no thanks.

NISHITH_8800

Rip puffin TV

xxirish83x

Ha... no thanks

alexg_7

Just got this message, I was using it just fine seconds ago. I thought it was a free app? Anyone else getting this?

Does anyone have an alternative browser I can use? I use puffin browser to stream games

jovyflow1

If you guys are looking for a puffin alternative try TV Bro web browser. I have got it installed on my shield tv and it works wonders with the shield tv remote. Bottom are some of the features that the browser has.

Web browser optimised to use with TV remote. Features:

  • working with TV remote
  • tabs and bookmarks support
  • voice search support
  • switch user agent support
  • use Android builtin web rendering engine (WebKit/Blink based)
  • built-in download manager
  • browsing history
  • shortcuts

Just note that the browser doesn't seem to be on the play store so you will have to sideload it.

caseyatbt

I sideloaded Chrome and it has worked fine the few times I needed it.

Prob10m

Yep as of a couple of days ago puffin is dead to me and I'm now using Firefox with curser function so yay

dekks_1389

Already found a solution, I just downloaded Firefox from Aptoide

LazorBlind

Personally I just use the mobile version, which I side loaded. I use a physical keyboard+touchpad so I have no issue navigating with it.

CaptainNeedleMouse

Well that sucks.

At least you should be able to sideload an old version (or a better browser)...

Jmy2469

Yep, got this the other day also

bobniborg1

Crap

skleegro

What happens when you click "Maybe Later"?

joe603

I found that you just delete the app and then reinstalling it will bypass the screen

panicfella

FML

alexg_7

I just got an update for the app, now I’m no longer getting the choose your plan screen, weird they must have removed it with the update.

grgppmchl

No way..

GravityDead

Wth is this shit. Soon, we will we have to buy oxygen on a subscription basis too.

Yet another app goes the subscription way, and a web browser at that.

Magnetic_dud
xel_arjona

TV-bro is the way to go IMO. Simple, no bloatware, uses webkit AndroidTV OS integrated engine, works fast, no need to sideload and have integrated (and missed by google directive) downloader! https://github.com/truefedex/tv-bro/ AptoideTV have latest version too.

unknownreddit

I actually paid for the Puffin subscription.... And Google refunded me a few days later. Seems fishy.

How is TV Bro. I've heard TVWeb Browser is decent too.