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Note:<\/strong> The solutions in this guide can also be applied to fixing black screen issues on the Fire TV Stick 4K and Fire TV Stick Lite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Does your TV have multiple HDMI ports? If yes, check that its active input source is set to the HDMI port holding the Fire TV Stick. For context, if the streaming stick is plugged into the second HDMI port on your TV, make sure the TV\u2019s input source is HDMI 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setting the TV to a wrong input source (say HDMI 1 or HDMI 3) may display a black screen. And this may cause you to think that the Fire TV Stick isn\u2019t working<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plug the device\u2019s USB cable into a functional charging adapter, not your TV’s USB port. The Fire TV Stick needs at least 1 Ampere (1A) of power to stay on and function correctly. If plugged into a USB port with a lower power rating, the Fire TV Stick may get stuck on a black screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t If your TV USB ports aren\u2019t rated up to 1A, plug the Fire TV Stick into a USB charging adapter, and then to an electric socket. Ensure that you\u2019re using an authentic USB cable and a power adapter with at least a 1A power rating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, make sure you plug the Fire TV Stick into a functional power outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Restarting your Fire TV Stick could also fix the black screen problem. You can restart the Fire TV Stick either using the remote or performing a hard-reboot. Hold the Select button<\/strong> and Play\/Pause button<\/strong> simultaneously for at least five (5) seconds. Doing that will turn off the Fire TV Stick and power it on immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t To hard-reboot the Fire TV Stick, unplug it from the electric socket, wait for about a minute, and plug it back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Overheating also causes the black screen issue as well as other performance-related problems. If the streaming device is too close to your TV or other electronic appliances, it may overheat. Running too many apps and add-ons on the Fire TV Stick is another reason why it overheats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your Fire TV Stick gets stuck on a black screen, unplug it from the USB power source. Leave it to cool off for about 10 to 30 minutes and plug it back into the power outlet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One more thing you need to check is the connection between your TV and the Fire TV Stick. Make sure the Fire TV Stick is properly fitted into your TV\u2019s HDMI port. If the black screen issue persists, try using an HDMI extender. There\u2019s one that ships out-of-the-box with the Fire TV Stick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t Amazon recommends connecting the Fire TV Stick to your TV with the HDMI extender. It helps to improve signal reception from the remote and optimizes Wi-Fi connection. Using the extender also prevents performance glitches such as the black screen issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You could also try inserting the Fire TV Stick into another HDMI port on your TV. If your TV has one HDMI port, plug another device into the port and check if it works. Should other devices also fail to work correctly on the port, this means that your TV\u2019s HDMI port is damaged. In that case, you need to get your TV fixed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fire TV Stick may sometimes go blank if it\u2019s unable to establish a connection with Amazon\u2019s server. This particularly happens when you\u2019re setting up the Fire TV Stick for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To fix this, ensure your Wi-Fi router is powered on and transmitting data. Additionally, check that you still have an active internet plan\/subscription. We also recommend power-cycling your router\u2014especially if other devices also can’t establish a connection with the router. Finally, connect the Fire TV Stick to another network and see if it boots past the black screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n1. Check TV\u2019s Input Source<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
2. Change Power Source<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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5. Check Your Cable Connection<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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