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NCAA March Madness Live

So NCAA is promising us an Android app that will be able to stream live games right on your phone. Starting this year streaming live game access will cost a one time fee of $3.99. But for a limited time you can get a free access code brought to you by Coke Zero by texting "0YOURTEAMNAMEHERE" to 2653. You should get an automated reply with the access code and how to set up an account.
If the Android app is similar to the iOS one it will still allow you to do quite a bit without a subscription if you don't want to pay $3.99 once the promo above runs out. This is from the iTunes description:
NEW for 2012: live game radio of all 67 games
NEW for 2012: live social chatter for teams in every game
- Fill out your official NCAA Bracket Challenge bracket right from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad
- Track the entire bracket live throughout the tournament
- Follow live scores and player stats - including team leaders and a live lead tracker (iPad only)
- Get alerts for upsets, overtimes, crunch time (close games), and your favorite teams
- Post directly to Facebook and Twitter
- Use My Channels to see where each game is on all four networks – TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV
With the low In-App price of $3.99 you can also:
- Watch the CBS NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show bracket selection show live on Sunday, March 11
- Watch LIVE streaming of all 67 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament games
- Watch a live stream of team practices from the Final Four®
- Watch highlights of all 67 games; highlights available right after each game (iPhone/iPod Touch only)
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The app itself should be free, or at least the iOS one is. This link should redirect to the app once its live. The subscription is done separately from the app pricing. From the FAQ online this app is going to be limited to certain devices.
Which devices support live game streaming?
To access live video content, the OS range is 2.2 to 2.3.X, need to support Flash with at least an ARMv7
processor. Please note that not all devices which run a 2.2 OS support Flash.
If your device is listed below and you’re having problems accessing the video, please try closing the
application and re-launching.
Supported devices:
• HTC Evo
• HTC Evo 3D
• HTC Evo Shift
• HTC Incredible/HTC Incredible 2
• HTC Thunderbolt
• HTC Desire HD
• DROIDX
• DROID PRO
• DROID
• DROID 2
• DROID 2 GLOBAL
• DROID X2
• Motorola Atrix
• Nexus S
• Nexus S 4G
• Nexus One
• MyTouch 4G (HTC Glacier)
• T-Mobile G2
• Samsung Epic
• DROID 3
• Droid Bionic
• LG Thrill
• LG Nitro
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See: http://www.ncaa.com/march-madnesslive/help#mobileAndroidTech
Provided the app is free I will be posting an apk from Titanium as soon as it lands in the market just in case it happens to be restricted to the above devices only. I guess we will see if the app will check build.prop or root access, and also if it will work on Honeycomb/ICS since they don't appear to be supported.

spunker88 said:
So NCAA is promising us an Android app that will be able to stream live games right on your phone. Starting this year streaming live game access will cost a one time fee of $3.99. But for a limited time you can get a free access code brought to you by Coke Zero by texting "0YOURTEAMNAMEHERE" to 2653. You should get an automated reply with the access code and how to set up an account.
If the Android app is similar to the iOS one it will still allow you to do quite a bit without a subscription if you don't want to pay $3.99 once the promo above runs out. This is from the iTunes description:
The app itself should be free, or at least the iOS one is. This link should redirect to the app once its live. The subscription is done separately from the app pricing. From the FAQ online this app is going to be limited to certain devices.
See: http://www.ncaa.com/march-madnesslive/help#mobileAndroidTech
Provided the app is free I will be posting an apk from Titanium as soon as it lands in the market just in case it happens to be restricted to the above devices only. I guess we will see if the app will check build.prop or root access, and also if it will work on Honeycomb/ICS since they don't appear to be supported.
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Any progress? None of my devices are eligible. Thanks.

Here is the app from Titanium attached, its inside a zip file to avoid the apk size limit. It doesn't seem to be too strict on unofficial devices as it installed fine on my HP Touchpad with CM9. Unfortunately there is no tablet UI but the stretch to fill screen compatibility mode in ICS works, so tablet users won't be stuck with a tiny app and possibly tiny video. There are no games on now so I can't test video but everything else in the app is smooth. Hopefully it lets rooted devices in, I didn't get any issues launching the app.

Kindle Fire confirmed
Preliminary report is that the app is working great on a stock Kindle Fire. Thank you!

Works well on my Kyocera Echo....UI even looks good with Dual screen mode. Thanks for posting the APK. Paid for the App and then found my device was not support.

March Madness Live - working on Galaxy S2
Thank you for posting the apk file. I just installed it on my Galaxy S2 and it appears to work fine even though the device is not supported.

APK File
Here's a link to the APK file instead of a zip. Extracted from my Epic4G and installed on my Galaxy Tab. Everything works fine for me.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/0li5slomy3u65x9/NCAA-3.apk

Before anyone pays for the app check out this thread. I got a free code a while back and still seems to be working.
http://goo.gl/hKA9t

The app was definitely made for a phone, but it's working just fine on my TF101.

I was able to install from the Market just fine on a TF101. No sideloading required. Running CM9 Nightly.

spunker88 said:
Here is the app from Titanium attached, its inside a zip file to avoid the apk size limit. It doesn't seem to be too strict on unofficial devices as it installed fine on my HP Touchpad with CM9. Unfortunately there is no tablet UI but the stretch to fill screen compatibility mode in ICS works, so tablet users won't be stuck with a tiny app and possibly tiny video. There are no games on now so I can't test video but everything else in the app is smooth. Hopefully it lets rooted devices in, I didn't get any issues launching the app.
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Thanks for posting!
warky said:
Here's a link to the APK file instead of a zip. Extracted from my Epic4G and installed on my Galaxy Tab. Everything works fine for me.
http://www.mediafire.com/file/0li5slomy3u65x9/NCAA-3.apk
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Thanks for posting also! I just used this on my GNex with no problems at all. Couldn't get it on the Market though. So thanks!
Thare187 said:
Before anyone pays for the app check out this thread. I got a free code a while back and still seems to be working.
http://goo.gl/hKA9t
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This still worked for me. FYI.

Thare187 said:
Before anyone pays for the app check out this thread. I got a free code a while back and still seems to be working.
http://goo.gl/hKA9t
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This just worked for me too!!

Awesome. Can't test streaming yet but working on HTC Flyer with HC.

Well I got the code and everything but how do I get it to play live video on my phone

Wish I found this before I paid for it. Just hope when it's live it works
Sent from my White Evo 4G

UMGixxer said:
Well I got the code and everything but how do I get it to play live video on my phone
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Get the code associated with an account aand log in to the app. After that we will have to see if video works. I will be testing it on my GB stock rooted D3 tonight since there are games on. I expect it to work, I may possibly have to run ota unroot. But what I really want to see is how my ics touchpad with cm9 does. Hopefully video works but I'm not getting my hopes up.
Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk

OK the first game has started so here is an update.
Its working through my Droid 3 pretty well. It does not care about root. Video quality isn't the best especially when viewed over HDMI. But at least HDMI output is working even if it looks bad. Be patient when waiting for the game to appear. There will be a commercial first before it lets you in to watch and some black screen in between.
Now my Touchpad. Its running CM9/ICS and its a tablet. When you go to watch the game a browser prompt comes up unlike GB which just starts playing the video. I allowed it to open in the default browser and a flash plugin came up on a ncaa.com page. It played the commercial and then went black. Since the app stops video when it is pushed to the background chances are once the browser appears to play the ad, it never gets the redirect to the live stream.
I was able to use the desktop player on my Touchpad by going to http://www.ncaa.com/mml/player/console.html in the regular ICS browser using a desktop user agent. Once logged in via the flash applet I was able to watch games but the video only worked in full screen. It was a little laggy getting there since this is a big flash applet made for desktops. The video quality looks great though on a tablet and once I got to full screen there was little frame dropping. It may not be that way on lower end tablets though, but this method should work on the Galaxy Nexus. I attached an image of it from my Touchpad.
EDIT: Tried it in Dolphin Browser on my GB Droid 3 and its working okay, dropping frames a bit more than the Touchpad but still watchable.

on my Nexus, i am not able to type in my password in the login box. The characters seem to be overwriting each other. i tried with the normal browser, and dolphin, same result. both using desktop agent. WTF, this app is pissing me off!

joshrys said:
on my Nexus, i am not able to type in my password in the login box. The characters seem to be overwriting each other. i tried with the normal browser, and dolphin, same result. both using desktop agent. WTF, this app is pissing me off!
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Same problem for me. Not a Nexus, but Captivate running CM9 alpha. Probably going to flash to stock until tournament is over. Also same problem on TF101, but if I can't get that to work no big deal. Gotta have it on the phone since I work nights. Pretty sad that they don't support ICS at all. I don't seem to recall app devs having this much of a problem when we went from Froyo to Gingerbread. I guess it goes to show just how much different ICS really is under the hood, and not just a pretty UI.

avlfive said:
This still worked for me. FYI.
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YoungJ030 said:
This just worked for me too!!
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Does anyone minde posting the long-form hyperlink? the goo.gl shortened url isn't resolving for me.
Thanks!

vizio app hacks

Anyone know if XDA will be opening hacking for some of the new tv's with apps built in? Or if anyone knows of a site that supports it?

I'd like to find this as well. We essentially have computers built into our TVs that are likely capable of running a basic Android or Google TV install. It would be quite nice to extend the functionality of such smart TVs... Especially as Vizio's own VIA apps seem quite poorly built.

I'd be a little hesitant to flash custom software to a tv that's potentially worth $1000s. Bricking a TV is a little more severe that bricking a smartphone IMHO.

maeenm appt.
weazen said:
I'd be a little hesitant to flash custom software to a tv that's potentially worth $1000s. Bricking a TV is a little more severe that bricking a smartphone IMHO.
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Nah. A 42" Vizio TV can be had for $500. That's cheaper than some smartphones.

While there might be a good amount of interest with this. I dont see work being done on it, as theres no central OS each tv would be completely different.
Plus its alot easier to attach a small computer to the tv and go from there
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zacthespack said:
While there might be a good amount of interest with this. I dont see work being done on it, as theres no central OS each tv would be completely different.
Plus its alot easier to attach a small computer to the tv and go from there
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium
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I have a Vizio E3D470VX and decided to probe the wazoo out of it. nmap reports on an OS request it's replying Linux, but it's also responding and sending out SSDP requests (most likely the multi media network detection that's incomplete in this model).
The only open port through the network hookup is 13000. I started this little adventure in a hope of finding a backdoor so I might control my TV with my Kindle (yes, I'm that darn ?lazy? ) I can't seem to figure out what this port is yet.. No matter what sequence I try sending the port, it closes after a varying input sequence (UDP). Via TCP, it just auto closes.
nmap hasn't the foggiest either, even after a deep scan+UDP run on the port. But it does look like the TV has a sort of firewall response to SYN flooding, that was comical as I saw the spread between identification attempts widen from 10ms to 8000ms over a period of 6 minutes.
So, I'd be VERY interested in taking a closer look at this particular port opening. I might not go as far as to jack with the USB ports, sides, who knows if they are even active for sideloading. My real question is... is there some port connection software out there already that will run input/output test sequences to an ip address via TCP/UDP/etc and log the results to a log? I hate recreating a wheel if there's already a tool.

JustJinxed said:
I have a Vizio E3D470VX and decided to probe the wazoo out of it. nmap reports on an OS request it's replying Linux, but it's also responding and sending out SSDP requests (most likely the multi media network detection that's incomplete in this model).
The only open port through the network hookup is 13000. I started this little adventure in a hope of finding a backdoor so I might control my TV with my Kindle (yes, I'm that darn ?lazy? ) I can't seem to figure out what this port is yet.. No matter what sequence I try sending the port, it closes after a varying input sequence (UDP). Via TCP, it just auto closes.
nmap hasn't the foggiest either, even after a deep scan+UDP run on the port. But it does look like the TV has a sort of firewall response to SYN flooding, that was comical as I saw the spread between identification attempts widen from 10ms to 8000ms over a period of 6 minutes.
So, I'd be VERY interested in taking a closer look at this particular port opening. I might not go as far as to jack with the USB ports, sides, who knows if they are even active for sideloading. My real question is... is there some port connection software out there already that will run input/output test sequences to an ip address via TCP/UDP/etc and log the results to a log? I hate recreating a wheel if there's already a tool.
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Here with E601i-a3 and very interested. How can I help?

BUMP for a good cause
The Vizios seem to run a modded version of ubuntu 10.4... so yea its linux lol... hmm now how to get into terminal?? or is that even possible? also its a yahoo tv platform so visit here to make apps "omit" sorry just google yahoo tv dev and stuff, but it would be awsome to be able to upgrade to a version of android on here (a google TV version!)

Awesome so is it possible to flash like our phones
mattpik2 said:
The Vizios seem to run a modded version of ubuntu 10.4... so yea its linux lol... hmm now how to get into terminal?? or is that even possible? also its a yahoo tv platform so visit here to make apps "omit" sorry just google yahoo tv dev and stuff, but it would be awsome to be able to upgrade to a version of android on here (a google TV version!)
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I would be extremely interested in this seeing as how I'm outside the US and would like to use Hulu. Also a internet browser like chrome would be awesome on this thing. I have the VIZIO E3D320VX :fingers-crossed:

kennethcolman said:
I would be extremely interested in this seeing as how I'm outside the US and would like to use Hulu. Also a internet browser like chrome would be awesome on this thing. I have the VIZIO E3D320VX :fingers-crossed:
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Just getting a browser on this thing would be awesome. Anyone have a hack to install chrome?

Vizio
I can confirm that my Vizio e701i-a3 has port 13000 (and only port 13000) open. I am trying to figure out a way to control the TV using TCP/IP commands. According to nmap, the TV is running a 2.6 linux kernel.
I tried connecting over telnet to port 13000 but wasn't able to get any response from the TV. Putty connects but just sits there.
Any idea on where to go with this next?

tadr said:
I can confirm that my Vizio e701i-a3 has port 13000 (and only port 13000) open. I am trying to figure out a way to control the TV using TCP/IP commands. According to nmap, the TV is running a 2.6 linux kernel.
I tried connecting over telnet to port 13000 but wasn't able to get any response from the TV. Putty connects but just sits there.
Any idea on where to go with this next?
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I have the 60" e-series, I've also been playing around with this. Does anyone have any solution to the flooding firewall problem?

Vizio e601i-a3 Hack for a browser or Android
I also am looking for a Hack for the Vizio E601l-a3 for my dad he bought one hoping to view internet on it and doesn't really have the money to run out and buy a mini TV PC or a STB just so he can browse the web. I know their is a lot of people that are looking for a way to browse the web and also be able to download other apps that just what Vizio and Yahoo will let you.
The other possibility would be hope that Vizio now comes out with an update to Google since it looks like they have switched platforms for the 2013 line up and hopefully they will release an update capable of using the Android platform.
Anyone hear of any rumors yet??? I was hoping after CES in Vegas this weekend some more info will be released as to Vizios plans.

I'm interested in this also, any word on current dev work?

Hey, I've also been wanting to hack my Vizio Smart TV, the XVT323SV. I'm not looking for anything in particular, but I'm looking forward to what people could make for TV like this!

tadr said:
I can confirm that my Vizio e701i-a3 has port 13000 (and only port 13000) open. I am trying to figure out a way to control the TV using TCP/IP commands. According to nmap, the TV is running a 2.6 linux kernel.
I tried connecting over telnet to port 13000 but wasn't able to get any response from the TV. Putty connects but just sits there.
Any idea on where to go with this next?
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Forgive me if this is a stupid question as I have no idea about programming.
Is there any way to take a laptop running on the same linux and go in using the USB port.
From what I have read maybe rename a file or ??? to trick the TV into thinking it's a file that Vizio will let you open.

JustJinxed said:
I have a Vizio E3D470VX and decided to probe the wazoo out of it. nmap reports on an OS request it's replying Linux, but it's also responding and sending out SSDP requests (most likely the multi media network detection that's incomplete in this model).
The only open port through the network hookup is 13000. I started this little adventure in a hope of finding a backdoor so I might control my TV with my Kindle (yes, I'm that darn ?lazy? ) I can't seem to figure out what this port is yet.. No matter what sequence I try sending the port, it closes after a varying input sequence (UDP). Via TCP, it just auto closes.
nmap hasn't the foggiest either, even after a deep scan+UDP run on the port. But it does look like the TV has a sort of firewall response to SYN flooding, that was comical as I saw the spread between identification attempts widen from 10ms to 8000ms over a period of 6 minutes.
So, I'd be VERY interested in taking a closer look at this particular port opening. I might not go as far as to jack with the USB ports, sides, who knows if they are even active for sideloading. My real question is... is there some port connection software out there already that will run input/output test sequences to an ip address via TCP/UDP/etc and log the results to a log? I hate recreating a wheel if there's already a tool.
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I also have a Vizio E3D470VX ... after getting used to the LG smart 3D tv my parents own, I expected much much much more 'smart' from this smart TV.... on the LG, available DLNA/UPnP servers show up on the 'inputs' menu, as do USB devices like thumb drives or portable hard drives plugged in. I didn't mind the fact that the 'Smart TV' part was more like widgets for somewhat poorly developed apps along the bottom, but I did mind when not only could I not play 75% of my video files from the DLNA/UPnP server (some .avi files wouldn't even show up)... then when I tried loading a few 3D movie files on a thumbdrive, turns out it used the same 'app' as the DLNA/UPnP media, and I found out they wouldn't play either!!! (files were .mkv AND .mp4) Even if the files did show up, or play - the UI was utterly horrible... and I don't mean it didn't have thumbnails or wasn't pretty - it was horrible even for a text based, folder browsing UI... I was so disappointed, that instead on moving my xbox 360 into my bedroom, I kept it in the family room to give the new Vizio 'smart' functions and the ability to play some video, and instead I got a WDTV box for the bedroom... For 3D videos, I'm back to using my computer via HDMI - which isn't bad, its just.... that is the point of a smart TV!
So I will be VERY interested if you find out anything useful in regards to hacking this firmware or some way to modify it... whether it be something similar to the LG firmware hacks, or a linux-based XBMC port, or the Google TV version of android... anything seems like it would be better than the stock offerings :good:
hcfte said:
The other possibility would be hope that Vizio now comes out with an update to Google since it looks like they have switched platforms for the 2013 line up and hopefully they will release an update capable of using the Android platform.
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The Co-Star is what I first saw regarding Google TV.... kinda ticked me off seeing the EXACT same remote next to a little Vizio box w/ an article about Vizio being Google TV's new partner. I never read/saw anything about it being included into the new line of TVs, but I imagine they would at least switch from the current yahoo! based VIA .... However, even if the new 2013 line up had the same 'smart tv interface' as the Co-Star box w/ Google TV - I doubt that previous models would receive the new firmware.... as that is more of a complete firmware change than an upgrade. Also, there may be issues with their partnership w/ yahoo! TV on the current models w/ VIA who knows... but I'd be extremely surprised if they rolled out firmware upgrades for older model TVs based on the firmware for the new line coming out.
I must say though, I thought it was genius to put a keyboard on the back of the remote - until I set up the TV and saw how 'not smart' the apps were.... Would have been a great remote for my parents LG smart TV though, or if I could use it w/ my xbox... but upon seeing the 'co-star' box with the same remote next to it for Google TV - I almost wanted to call up Vizio and demand the same Google TV firmware and/or co-star box for free, with the argument that the TV was advertised as a 'smart TV' :silly:
now someone with more knowledge than me get to hacking this thing!!!

maybe theres a way to download the firmware from the new model tv's and flash it to the older tvs?
i have the vizio E422VL which has no uPNP/DLNA support but the E422VLE has UPNP support. I thin kits like 1 year newer or something so this sorta bums me out.

Wireshark the TV on power up
Grab a small 5 port switch.
Plug your laptop in and the tv to the switch.
Start wireshark - see what protocols are coming from the tv. TCP dhcp request likely first and probably some other boot protocols.
My guess is the tv looks for a tftp server first and then attempts to grab stuff to update or look for messages to update.
Wireshark should be used in conjunction with angry ip scanner, to determine what's listening and on what protocol.

Nothing recent on these ideas? I got the vizio 42" smart TV hoping I could play mkv. But at last it don't.
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Justop K9B (mk809ii) bluetooth model

Im just writing this little guide from my experience this week, for people thinking of buying or maybe installing a different rom, some of this is only my opinion, (take or leave it)
I bought this primarily to stream tv to our bedroom tv(netflix you tube etc)
Out the the box it works really well most of the time, but i found on some netflix films the picture was perfect but the sound, although lip synced perfectly it would mute for a second every now and again, making it too annoying to watch, ( for me anyway).
I decided to root it as ive read that this speeds the gadget up.
I didnt read up properly so rooted and installed the Finless 1.7 rom, this rom does not work with the 809b
it isnt designed for this so the wifi and bluetooth dont work at all.
You need to use the Finless 1.5 from here http://www.freaktab.com/
this rom works perfectly and the guide that you get with it works as well.( im a noob and managed)
I tried the film that gave me the most trouble on netflix and it played without a glitch.
I have a motorola atrix 4g bluetooth keyboard and mouse which ive tried, the mouse works as it should and stays paired without problem, but the keyboard doesnt stay paired and is a pain(this is the keyboard that is crap as i have the same problem when ive used it with other devices).
Im using a logitech wireless keyboard(dongle type not bluetooth) and that works perfectly.
This gadget could easily be used as a pc for a pc for googling etc, and if een more depending whether there is an app for the job you want.
The MK802iii remote client form the play store works great as a remote on your android phone(takes 10 minutes to get used to) but good for the bedroom as its lit so you can see the butttons at night.
I installed the Finless rom without shanging any of the settings, but then installed an app to lower the clock speed as it seemed to be getting a bit hot(lowered it to the 1272 option and it seems ok but ill be messing with it) search the play store for no-frills cpu control.
With youtube you need to install an older version so that you can get full screen http://www.androiddrawer.com/7215/download-youtube-4-1-47-app-apk/#.UTNzuGYYbJH
I havent tested any thing else yet but i think ill be trying the ps3 sixaxis app and controller.
The worst thing i the size of the thumbnails/shortcuts but i think a launcher like holo launcher from the market will sort that out.I think this might have something to do with the tv im using aswell.
Anybody who as any suggestions for apps that work well with this gadget id love to here
hope this helps somebody
edit- I think the sound problem was something to do with the hdmi in on the tv i was using so probably no need to root afterall-doh
edit- the sound started to play up after i changed the clock speed but after a couple of reboots it all seems fine.
Cheers Joe

I have the same stick. It came from amazon pre rooted, but Im not sure which rom it is.
My bluetooth keyboards dont work perfectly, so I use a 2.4 wireless dongle too.
My gallery app does not have folders for my picassa cloud photos. This is my biggest disappointment. Is this feature working with other roms?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium HD app

hi, no my google plus and picasa dont sync back from the cloud to my gallery, Im not sure it works that way though, I just look at my photos in the cloud,-

it tells you what rom you are using at the bottom of the settings menu, about phone- build number-

i have a Logitech revue

All of the threads for the Logitech revue are over 2 years old. I was wondering if there was any chance that anything will change or is this pretty much stick a fork in it everything that can or will be done with it is over...
I was wondering if something like aircast would help add some functionality to it or anything. I am thinking that replacing it with an oyua would be a better move i have also been thinking of getting a chromecast then plugging it into the logitech revue as it has hdmi and usb.
It regularly needs rebooting and netflix, pandora and many other apps are old old versions generally speaking it was nice at first and has grown to be annoying.

mirrin said:
All of the threads for the Logitech revue are over 2 years old. I was wondering if there was any chance that anything will change or is this pretty much stick a fork in it everything that can or will be done with it is over...
I was wondering if something like aircast would help add some functionality to it or anything. I am thinking that replacing it with an oyua would be a better move i have also been thinking of getting a chromecast then plugging it into the logitech revue as it has hdmi and usb.
It regularly needs rebooting and netflix, pandora and many other apps are old old versions generally speaking it was nice at first and has grown to be annoying.
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Don't give up hope on it just yet... I'd recommend installing Smart Memory Booster Pro and 1Tap Eraser Pro and then enabling this in Chrome err well disabling really: http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Revue...Revue-To-Run-Faster-With-Improved/td-p/892324
^-----(2) I went to my Chrome settings - then Advance Settings - then Under The Hood - then Adobe Flash Storage Settings. From within the Adobe Flash Settings I went to Global Flash Storage Settings and unchecked the box that says "Store Common Flash Components To Reduce Download Times".
Several web sites that I go to wouldn't play the Flash Videos due to the way that the site interacts with the GTV Flash plug-in. Either I would get an error message or a spinning circle and the videos would never load. After I unchecked the box in my Flash settings (as I mentioned above) - all of the videos played good. I did some comparisons and I didn't notice videos or web pages loading any slower with that box unchecked - so I prefer to keep mine unchecked. Here's a link to an article that mentions this situation with Flash - and the article recommends the same solution (in step #5).)
Also a oldie but a goodie if ya haven't tried it yet is... Using PlayOn for Hulu Plus, Crackle and many more unsupported app's as well as installing Plex
I found these tricks the other day that I haven't tried yet post #4 and then on down: http://www.googletvforum.org/forum/...-run-faster-improved-stability.html#post36719.
Hope this helps to squeeze more life out of your Logitech Revue
Here's a few unsupported yet fully supported sideloaded app's I've discovered to be working and useful: http://www.googletvforum.org/forum/logitech-revue/8766-unsupported-app-s-list-work.html#post58331

App Idea for any interested developer

Virtual Trackpad Mouse
Connect the Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo to another device, ie Laptop, Car PC, etc, via bluetooth, so that you can use the watch as a mouse. You can map the home button to the left mouse key and long clicking the button for right mouse key.
I think the smart watch would be a great platform for a wearable mouse.

Interesting idea, not sure how practical that would be though. Why not just use a mouse?

Pirateguybrush said:
Interesting idea, not sure how practical that would be though. Why not just use a mouse?
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I like the idea, and for a laptop it would be great, as I never carry a mouse with mine, as I use a thin laptop sleeve and not a larger case where you can carry other items in it.

I would like it and even to use it as a mouse pointer for my note
Lazy as hell but holding my note in left hand(same as gear) then holding my right hand on the wrist and swiping on gear with my fingers. That would be extremely comfortable!
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Interesting idea, not sure how practical that would be though. Why not just use a mouse?
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I am sure there would be several uses for it. Me personally, since I can now turn on my TV and control my Directv box with my watch, it would also be nice to control my music/video server, which uses my TV as a 60" display, from my watch when I want to play/pause a movie, select a new music track, etc.
I also know people with tablets or car pcs in their vehicles, it would be a great interface to control those as well.
It could also be used as a "mouse" for people doing simple laptop to screen presentations.
Saying "Why not just use a mouse?" is like saying, "Why buy a smart watch, why not just use your cellphone?" - I think the answer is clear, we are tech nuts who like shiny new toys and love to tinker around and find more uses for them. If the dev made this app, I'd use it daily.

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I am sure there would be several uses for it. Me personally, since I can now turn on my TV and control my Directv box with my watch, it would also be nice to control my music/video server, which uses my TV as a 60" display, from my watch when I want to play/pause a movie, select a new music track, etc.
I also know people with tablets or car pcs in their vehicles, it would be a great interface to control those as well.
It could also be used as a "mouse" for people doing simple laptop to screen presentations.
Saying "Why not just use a mouse?" is like saying, "Why buy a smart watch, why not just use your cellphone?" - I think the answer is clear, we are tech nuts who like shiny new toys and love to tinker around and find more uses for them. If the dev made this app, I'd use it daily.
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What he said! One of the things I miss from my Pebble was using my watch to pause/unpause my XBMC (I have a gaming/HTPC connected to my 144" projector & screen). That's actually a thing that I would say the physical buttons on the Pebble would do better than the touchscreen, is that I expect it to be more reliable and easy to hit a physical button in the dark without having to look at the watch and focus enough to hit a small touch target. This is also something I noticed when working out and changing music tracks - I could do it without looking on m Pebble because of the buttons while the Gear forces me to slow my pace and focus on the screen so I can touch just the right spot for the music control UI. I often hit the wrong spot and invoke the wrong action with the Gear's small screen.
I use Unified Remote on my Android phone to control my HTPCs though and it's pretty handy. There's a mode of that app that does exactly what OP is asking for, which is give a virtual touchpad and keyboard that controls the PC. If those guys would just port a version to the watch, that would be awesome, although what could be accomplished in duplicating functionality in a much smaller form factor is questionable.

Breach said:
Virtual Trackpad Mouse
Connect the Gear 2 / Gear 2 Neo to another device, ie Laptop, Car PC, etc, via bluetooth, so that you can use the watch as a mouse. You can map the home button to the left mouse key and long clicking the button for right mouse key.
I think the smart watch would be a great platform for a wearable mouse.
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I've found this functionality useful in GMote when watching movies on a pc-connected tv. I'm not sure how much legs something like this would have on a smartwatch though.

recovery mode
Gear neo have recovery mode pleas wee what the root

Offline calendar and contacts
Sometimes it would be really nice to be able to access my calendar/appointments and contacts when offline (not connected to my phone).... ideal would be if appointment alarms go off and remind me even when not connected to a phone. The Gear 2 has plenty of processing power and storage to handle such apps.
This would essentially be an important step to for the Gear 2 to become independent of a phone (but the phone/calling functionality). A small organizer on my wrist so to speak.
Other suggestions: a password storage app (encrypted and protected and sync with PC: something like eWallet or "Safe in Cloud"), chess game, world clock with alarms,...
I am sure there are plenty of other ideas.

A laptop Has a built in mouse right at your fingertips kinda of a hassle
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A laptop Has a built in mouse right at your fingertips kinda of a hassle
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A laptop does but things like home theatre PCs don't. I can see it being handy for people with those kind of setups. Especially with stuff like the Steambox likely to make some inroads into front rooms this year. I wouldn't have much use for a mouse app myself but I can see a potential market for one if it's possible.
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GPS/location/navigation app.
We really need an app for navigation or location. Glympse is able to do it so why not make a navigation app even if you have to input then info on the phone first.
Also the keyboard app that was stated to be on gear 2 at launch still hasn't arrived. So a keyboard would be great. That way we could reply to texts, though I know that wouldn't be so simple.
Another would me a browser app. Sony sw2 has one. Would be nice to have.
I know is easier said than done but hey....
Also what's up with this shealth crap not working at all. I got an email from samsung support telling me it SHOULD work on my sprint note 3 and gave me four different troubleshooting processes to try and none worked. Told me to call but I do not get hom until 2am. This is one thing that should have worked from the start.

chuko303 said:
A laptop Has a built in mouse right at your fingertips kinda of a hassle
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Some people will hook their laptop up to a projector to do a presentation and need to be at the front of the room away from the laptop. This solution would be very helpful to them.

2048 tile game will be awesome
Woops actually there is a lot of 2048game in store I saw them this morning
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hey I thought of this first!! two weeks ago and yes it seems to be rather hard to find a way to implement this idea with a feture rich app. like Power point control for projector with VC(voice commands) and virtual trackpad with possible fleksy like key board or voice input. for not only PC.. but for HTPC . or mirroring or MHL connection for the phone its self. how great would it be to hook up(I have SGN3) via mhl 2.0 and jumping to the couch and contrilling a Virtual mouse with the Gear 2 swiping with 2 finger or something of the sort plus possiple use of voice to text dictation as an alternative to a tiny keyboard. it would gimickly exite even the most callus of Gadget Enthusiasts for at leasy 10 seconds (-;.
Anyway I am still trying to pull something like this together if anyone want to team up hit me up with a PM
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hmm, nice observation

I'm working on a similar thing, just making gear as hotkeys of my laptop.

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I'm working on a similar thing, just making gear as hotkeys of my laptop.
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Hey let me know if you need help testing this. Since I went over to the Gear, I miss being able to pause/unpause movies in XBMC like I could w/ my Pebble (it just sent the same codes that the pc accepts as the media control hotkeys). That's all I need for now, although with the Gear having a touchscreen I would've hoped someone could make it behave as the remote touchpad for a pc.

How about using the builtin camera sensor to automatically adjust the screen brightness level. That probably has to go into the firmware rather than an wgt type up.
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another app idea
Id like an app for sailing
Simply program waypoints into phone and watch displays distance and bearing to next waypoint swipe sideways and it moves navigation to next waypoint swipe other direction it gives direcyions to previous waypoint add speed over the ground in knots and ill be a very happy bunny i frequently do yacht races that use 4 waypoints done in various orders to complete course now yes i could just look at my phone but it would be so much easier to be able to look at my wrist change the speed unit and it could be used by hikers aswell add a save my position function and you have the perfect app