Ok, here it is. The first public beta of CheapCast, an App that let's your Android Device emulate a ChromeCats Dongle. I decided to put this up for free since I believe it could potentially useful to a whole lot of people. If you like it and it works for you, feel free to just use one of the Donation options within the App.
I will also make the Source Code available in the near future (I'm still cleaning it a bit up). Just watch this space: https://github.com/mauimauer/cheapcast
I hope to further improve the App and welcome anybody who wants to contribute.
In my first PoC-Video I've showed CheapCast with YouTube, I've just uploaded another video showing Google Music streaming to a Nexus 7 running CheaCast: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ktmrXgj9qQ&feature=youtu.be
As this is the first public Beta please expect things to fail. I appreciate your feedback. Please log your issues/bugreports here: https://github.com/mauimauer/cheapcast/issues
Hope you enjoy it.
Get it on the Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.maui.cheapcast
or download it here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23060877489999237
Awesome thanks. I'll be testing as soon as I get home.
very handy!
n4 > cheapcast > note 10.1 attached to sony bravia :highfive:
Awesome concept, but I cannot get my Revue to cooperate at all. It force closes every single time I try to start the service. I've tried multiple reboots and re-installs. Blah this Revue is a POS.
Awesome. Planning to try this on my Nexus Q running CM. Finally give the Q a purpose in life once again
Thanks!
Works on my SGS3 and my Xoom.
Not on my HPTouchpad or my Ouya but I haven't tried very hard yet.
Like it a lot!!!!
Works OK so far. Great concept for sure!! I can get all 3 of my Samsung device to connect but can only get you tube to play. I keep getting errors when using Google play music. Says unable to play requested song.... Anyway, I have my galaxy note 8.0 and also a galaxy s4 connecting to a galaxy s2 skyrocket. I've even tried connecting just the note 8.0 and s4 and have the same issue. Hope to get this fixed soon... Would love to stream to my surround sound when I feel like jammin!
A explaination on what this does exactly would be nice.
concept
i dont know why people are using both sender and receiver as mobile devices i think the concept of this app is that your suppose to install this app on a android tv hdmi dongle and transfer content from your mobile device to you tv
This is really awesome can anyone recommend some good dongles? works great with my gnex via MHL, but still a bit troublesome
ademturk said:
i dont know why people are using both sender and receiver as mobile devices i think the concept of this app is that your suppose to install this app on a android tv hdmi dongle and transfer content from your mobile device to you tv
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Reading this might help, Turn Your Extra Android Device into a Chromecast Receiver with CheapCast.
its to use one for sending and one for receiving, could be useful if u have a spare fone with hdmi.
Maui said:
Hope you enjoy it.
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I sure am. Thank you, you just saved me few euros.
Will try it as soon as I'll be back home.
Anyone know if this works on an unrooted google tv?
Awesome
Thanks alot!
I was just wondering if such service will be available on other platforms like, Linux or Windows. So it can run on HTPCs.
mahdeeni said:
Thanks alot!
I was just wondering if such service will be available on other platforms like, Linux or Windows. So it can run on HTPCs.
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Try https://github.com/dz0ny/leapcast/
Both seem to have the same problems at the moment though, single channel? Loses connection with the sender after one or two tracks of a playlist.
Very much looking forward to seeing how this develops.
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Tried loading up Cheap cast on a second device. (MK802 and ATV1200) It didn't like that at all, none of my phones could see any CCs in Music.
Why??
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danwooller said:
Try https://github.com/dz0ny/leapcast/
Both seem to have the same problems at the moment though, single channel? Loses connection with the sender after one or two tracks of a playlist.
Very much looking forward to seeing how this develops.
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Tried loading up Cheap cast on a second device. (MK802 and ATV1200) It didn't like that at all, none of my phones could see any CCs in Music.
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Same problem here, losing the connection after a song. The only way to get it working again is to either disconnect and reconnect the sender, or to restart the service on the receiver. Bar that, this is class
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What if i use bmm recovery and i install it un system 2 ?
DUBBZ_4_life said:
[...] Says unable to play requested song [..]
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Had this issue as well. I found out, that CheapCast is registered as another device for Google Play Music. I already had 10 devices attached, so killing some of the old and not used ones fixed that problem.
Maybe you got the same problem, if its only Music that is not working?
Congrats on making it to the frontpage of XDA News
Related
Hi,
I just want to inform about an app that has been developed by xda members and has been reported of 100% working on Galaxy tab .
The aplication searchs in internet for tv shows video links that can be played directly on android, with an easy to use interface and fullscreen support.
There is a Lite (free) version with 12 preselected tv shows and a full (paid) version with 500+ tv shows.
You can read the full thread on this XDA forum link if you need more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903351
I post it here because not all users go arround the forum , out of their device subforum.
regards
You have Misfits!!! I love that show, but it started being blocked right as it got interesting. Thanks!!
Thanks for the info.
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hazex said:
Hi,
I just want to inform about an app that has been developed by xda members and has been reported of 100% working on Galaxy tab .
The aplication searchs in internet for tv shows video links that can be played directly on android, with an easy to use interface and fullscreen support.
There is a Lite (free) version with 12 preselected tv shows and a full (paid) version with 500+ tv shows.
You can read the full thread on this XDA forum link if you need more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903351
I post it here because not all users go arround the forum , out of their device subforum.
regards
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I was one of the first SGT testers I guess (the nagging guy on the market)
Yeah it is absolutely worth the few bucks too! (works with megavideo pro accounts etc, awesome!)
But BSG TOS is mixed up with the new one... boo ^^
hazex said:
Hi,
I just want to inform about an app that has been developed by xda members and has been reported of 100% working on Galaxy tab .
The aplication searchs in internet for tv shows video links that can be played directly on android, with an easy to use interface and fullscreen support.
There is a Lite (free) version with 12 preselected tv shows and a full (paid) version with 500+ tv shows.
You can read the full thread on this XDA forum link if you need more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=903351
I post it here because not all users go arround the forum , out of their device subforum.
regards
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Or you could just use a slingbox.
texasreb said:
Or you could just use a slingbox.
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Slingbox need specific hardware to work and the app slingplayer cost 21€ on android market.
Tv shows stream lite is free, the full version costs 4.99$ and no special hardware is needed. I whould say its a better deal. Just my opinion.
regards
Fast forwar and Rewing should be working now fine on FROGMOVZ video links.
If any trouble, pause the video before FF or RW.
Please, report if any issue; you can find a support email inside the aplication, in the FAQs section.
regards
Hi,
The update of the aplication (v.2.6) with FF and RW for karambavidz and frogmovz was released yesterday.
Please, report if any issue. Thanks in advanced.
Changelog
Hi,
In the last weeks the aplication has been greately improved.
Here is the chagelog:
3.2
- Honeycomb support, now Motorola Xoom is fully supported.
3.1
- Added IMDB information
- Removed ocasionally ads in main video servers.
- fixed minor bugs from previous version
3.0
- Added full integration with loombo links
- Option (for Karambavidz and Loombo links) to open video with external players installed on the device, like the android default player or any other (with HDMI support if the player support it).
- Some UI changes.
- Internal improvements
Regards
I've been using this app for about a week now and its awesome. Keep up the great work Dev!
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Can this app play even if you are outside US?
Am accessing the app from Singapore. It always give me missing video for Heroes.
richard_rama said:
Can this app play even if you are outside US?
Am accessing the app from Singapore. It always give me missing video for Heroes.
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Yes, it works outside of the US. If a video is missing it means it got removed from the site it was hosted, try a different one. Also sometimes certain sites have the wrong episode ( lol at Psych).
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I frickin love that app. Helped me save 60 bucks a month on crappy comercial filled cable. Thanks guys. Just needs way more adult swim shows. Aquateen hunger force for starters.
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I emailed the devs last week and offered some suggestions. One of them was to alphabetize the favorites which they said they were working on and would be available on the next release. Along with that was a request to be able to backup those favorites like you can with bookmarks. The last two suggestions that I had were to be able to have the program automatically be able to scan for new shows with notifications and to highlight or indicate in some way in the favorites section that that particular show has a new episode. The last two suggestions are features that can be found in an app that I use frequently called dogcatcher.
Anymore suggestions guys? I know the devs read these so post them here if you have any. I really love this app so I want nothing more than for it to get better and better.
T-Mobile tab running latest Overcome
Lucky_Charms said:
I emailed the devs last week and offered some suggestions. One of them was to alphabetize the favorites which they said they were working on and would be available on the next release. Along with that was a request to be able to backup those favorites like you can with bookmarks. The last two suggestions that I had were to be able to have the program automatically be able to scan for new shows with notifications and to highlight or indicate in some way in the favorites section that that particular show has a new episode. The last two suggestions are features that can be found in an app that I use frequently called dogcatcher.
Anymore suggestions guys? I know the devs read these so post them here if you have any. I really love this app so I want nothing more than for it to get better and better.
T-Mobile tab running latest Overcome
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hi,
You are right, we are reading this forum
In next update bookmarkts will be alphabetically ordered. The update has not been released yet because we are finishing a minor fix that is taking more time than expected.
We are also preparing a special surpurise that will come in the next weeks. More info soon.
You can leave here suggestions, be sure that the developers will read it.
Love the app - could you please put the title or episode number of the video somewhere on the cropped screen too? Sometimes when the video stops in the middle one has to search again...
Overall I am very happy with what you guys made :.)
Hi guys,
thanks for updating the app, it's really comfy with the new sorted bookmarks!
but could you please make the announcement for the new film streamer optional, like in with a don't show this again option for the paid app?
thanks for reading this!
olaf
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hazex said:
hi,
You are right, we are reading this forum
In next update bookmarkts will be alphabetically ordered. The update has not been released yet because we are finishing a minor fix that is taking more time than expected.
We are also preparing a special surpurise that will come in the next weeks. More info soon.
You can leave here suggestions, be sure that the developers will read it.
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I am a convert. This is a great app! I still love my slingbox but have been watching this more lately.
This is a great app. Most shows work flawlessly.
olaf bosch said:
Hi guys,
thanks for updating the app, it's really comfy with the new sorted bookmarks!
but could you please make the announcement for the new film streamer optional, like in with a don't show this again option for the paid app?
thanks for reading this!
olaf
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Yes, I agree. Please make the announcement show up only once rather than everytime or at least include an option to have it not show anymore. Otherwise super app.
T-Mobile tab running latest Overcome
Download BETA version of VLC Mobile Remote App
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Hello,
I know that there are many remote apps available for Android to control VLC player on your PC. But all of their UX look/feel expired and most of them are half baked. So I did build one called VLC Mobile Remote with a good interface, which works better than any of the VLC remote apps. Give it a try (it's free) and let me know your suggestions/feedback.
Screenshots
Download VLC Mobile Remote from Google Play
Check out the demo video
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NEW !!! Check out our site: vlcmobileremote.com
Be a BETA tester: Those who are willing to help us to improve the app by reporting bugs and suggestions, also if you don't mind to use buggy app , click here to download BETA version of VLC Mobile Remote App
Thank you
If you have any questions or suggestions, let me know.
Thanks
Reserved.
app screenshots
Looks good i'm downloading now to give it a try, i'll post feedback.
Awesome app and very good looking. Better than anything I've used/installed recently. Thanks for this, will provide feedback as I use it.
Can you make it for google tv???
Hey, I would totally love to be part of the beta for this :3 I cannot seem to connect because my computer is on Ethernet not wifi though it keeps saying to make sure my pc is on wifi >.<
@[color=green][u]AHOME[/color][/u] and @[U][COLOR="Green"]adarshurs[/COLOR][/U],
Thank you for this app, it looks really nice! I am testing it out right now.
This app is really good, thanks a lot!
Damn, a lot easier to use and setup than all other ones I've tried and never liked or got to work. Will definitely be using this. Great work
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More than one PC
Hi,
can I easily switch between two different computers?
thx
Thank you
toxicpaulution said:
Hey, I would totally love to be part of the beta for this :3 I cannot seem to connect because my computer is on Ethernet not wifi though it keeps saying to make sure my pc is on wifi >.<
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Hi,
App will on work with Ethernet connected PC too, however both android and PC should be on the same network.
If you are still struggling to connect the app , please watch this video. http://goo.gl/t3YhJh
Select audio device
Hi !
This is a great app ! The best VLC remote I've tried.
One feature that I'm looking for : the possibility to select the audio device !
Phyl
Yes
iboalali said:
Hi,
can I easily switch between two different computers?
thx
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Hi,
Yes, you can switch between two or more computers easily.
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phyl65 said:
Hi !
This is a great app ! The best VLC remote I've tried.
One feature that I'm looking for : the possibility to select the audio device !
Phyl
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Hi,
Selecting/toggling audio device is possible, I'll definitely add that feature
Oh, this is SO helpful!! Working perfectly. Nice job.
Feature request: remember last opened folder. Very handy if watching series. Because right now every episode I have to navigate back to the series folder. In my case it's a pretty big hassle. Y:/AVIs/Complete Series/<series name>/S<season number>/episodes here.
Get the point? I tried 'save folder' but didn't work
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Very nice app! I like the interface and I'm amazed at how fast it is. I'd also "like" to point something out: The folder where all our video files are has a hashtag (#) in front of it so that is the first folder. Unfortunately, the app doesn't open it. If I remove the #, I can open the folder and play everything. Is this something you can/want to change?
EDIT: Changed the sign in front of the folder to a plus sign (+), it works now. Thank you for this awesome app!
I have to admit, the UI is really really nice. Nice work
The only "issue" I have on my tab is that the buttons are not that sharp (as you can see in the screenshot). Other than that, no issues so far
If you need some more info on my setup (screen res, dpi,...), just let me know
I got it.
Ch3vr0n said:
Feature request: remember last opened folder. Very handy if watching series. Because right now every episode I have to navigate back to the series folder. In my case it's a pretty big hassle. Y:/AVIs/Complete Series/<series name>/S<season number>/episodes here.
Get the point? I tried 'save folder' but didn't work
Verstuurd vanaf mijn Nexus 7 met Tapatalk
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Hi,
I don't know how you are trying to access the saved folders I had tested it, it was working. Anyway to access them just tap the button which has folder ? icon on it (in browse screen's right bottom). It will open a dialog with all the saved folder.
I think I should highlight it or you have any suggestions?
If it's not working please let me know.
Thank you for your feedback
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till22 said:
Very nice app! I like the interface and I'm amazed at how fast it is. I'd also "like" to point something out: The folder where all our video files are has a hashtag (#) in front of it so that is the first folder. Unfortunately, the app doesn't open it. If I remove the #, I can open the folder and play everything. Is this something you can/want to change?
EDIT: Changed the sign in front of the folder to a plus sign (+), it works now. Thank you for this awesome app!
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Hi,
I never used a folder name like that . So I never come across in to it. Anyway I'll look in to it.
Thank you
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laufersteppenwolf said:
I have to admit, the UI is really really nice. Nice work
The only "issue" I have on my tab is that the buttons are not that sharp (as you can see in the screenshot). Other than that, no issues so far
If you need some more info on my setup (screen res, dpi,...), just let me know
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Sure, I'll send you a private message.
Rollin out now. New version LMY47D
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Test The Play Store Sling TV App
TTgowings said:
Rollin out now. New version LMY47D
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Test the player store version of the Sling TV app, I have been told it will
work with the 5.1 Nexus TV Player version ... You don't need a login account, if doesn't tell you to upgrade, when you first open the app, then it will work ...
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Test this current version of the Sling TV app, it has leanback launcher Code http://www.mediafire.com/download/qvnxs618mihpfj6/com.sling-1.apk ... Let me know ASAP, if it doesn't ask you for the update/upgrade, when you launch the app ...
No sir, does not seem to work, I get a 2-49 error, I went in and stopped the app and cleared cached, also ran from sideload launcher didnt make a difference. TT>
TTgowings said:
No sir, does not seem to work, I get a 2-49 error, I went in and stopped the app and cleared cached, also ran from sideload launcher didnt make a difference. TT>
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Ok, thanks ...
I wonder if Sling is Blocking it now ? http://www.cordcuttersnews.com/sling-tv-updated-now-blocks-android-tvkodi-boxes-like-the-g-box-q/
Any new features???
I'm not noticing anything. I need to test android cast though the main feature that I felt stunk and always forced me to use my chromecast.
Where is this? Via update? The image hasn't even been posted yet...i hope to god they addressed the multichannel audio pass through for ac3 and DTS, not to mention add mpeg2 hardware decoding
my nexus player auto updated itself. Haven't used it all day and when I just checked it 5.1 was already installed. Android phones/tablets usually require the user to approve, but it looks like android TV will auto update. Perhaps a notification is shown and after awhile if the user doesn't do anything, it auto updates?
Doesn't look like a lot is changed, from a user POV. One thing I did notice is a "restart" option in settings->about, which is nice. No more unplugging and plugging to reboot!
TTgowings said:
Rollin out now. New version LMY47D
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aborrelli said:
I'm not noticing anything. I need to test android cast though the main feature that I felt stunk and always forced me to use my chromecast.
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McChen147 said:
my nexus player auto updated itself. Haven't used it all day and when I just checked it 5.1 was already installed. Android phones/tablets usually require the user to approve, but it looks like android TV will auto update. Perhaps a notification is shown and after awhile if the user doesn't do anything, it auto updates?
Doesn't look like a lot is changed, from a user POV. One thing I did notice is a "restart" option in settings->about, which is nice. No more unplugging and plugging to reboot!
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Google still hasn't posted factory images for 5.1. Can any of you dump the system, boot and recovery??
5.1 factory image is up now
Is the Nexus Player more responsive with 5.1?
dabotsonline said:
Is the Nexus Player more responsive with 5.1?
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So far, it seems like it doesn't crash as much (only have been using it for about an hour0. I am still having issues casting tabs from my laptop. Also gave Amazon Instant another try without any success.
McChen147 said:
my nexus player auto updated itself. Haven't used it all day and when I just checked it 5.1 was already installed. Android phones/tablets usually require the user to approve, but it looks like android TV will auto update. Perhaps a notification is shown and after awhile if the user doesn't do anything, it auto updates?
Doesn't look like a lot is changed, from a user POV. One thing I did notice is a "restart" option in settings->about, which is nice. No more unplugging and plugging to reboot!
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I've noticed the same thing happens with the apps. They are just magically updated. No questions or manual intervention needed.
I have not gotten it. maybe it's cause im rooted?
I am still waiting for update. I am not rooted.
FreemanAMG said:
I've noticed the same thing happens with the apps. They are just magically updated. No questions or manual intervention needed.
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That's because playstore is set to auto update apps by default. If you don't want that behaviour, change the setting.
Note 4 ?
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Question for those on 5.1.
Does the bluetooth audio function now? Can you pair bt headset, or bluetooth stereo to it?
Note 4 ?
Anybody known if the root out there is ok for the new 5.1 update or is there a new file posted somewhere?
I believe the existing root still works as there wasn't a new one for my phone Nexus 6 when it went from 5.0.1 to 5.1
Perfect will give it a shot. Stuck into a minor issue in the meantime. Cant mount the cache arghhh. Factory image does not include a cache.img partition. Can I use the cache.img from another nexus device?
Has anyone been able to find the Spotify app? Can't seem to find it anywhere.
I have the same issue, I think the app is geo restricted
same here.
Through the music player it controls spotify on the phone and any connected device running spotify thats on the same wifi network, but where is the app as shown on Samsungs advertising literature eh?
the spotify icon is shown on the Gear S3 website fgs!!!
btw, im in the UK.
ssunstone said:
same here.
Through the music player it controls spotify on the phone and any connected device running spotify thats on the same wifi network, but where is the app as shown on Samsungs advertising literature eh?
the spotify icon is shown on the Gear S3 website fgs!!!
btw, im in the UK.
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I'm in Australia, very annoying as this was the first thing i went looking for.
95SKY said:
I'm in Australia, very annoying as this was the first thing i went looking for.
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Spotify was up there as one of the reasons for purchasing the Gear S3.
Yes I wouldve bought it anyway, but seeing spotify heavily linked with the device was a definite biggee for me. A sweetner for sure!
Bit of a con no?!?
Can only hope its in the pipeline.
95SKY said:
I'm in Australia, very annoying as this was the first thing i went looking for.
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I'm in the US and i cant seem to find the Spotify App either, this shouldve been a day one app in my opinion.
Have the t-mobile frontier, spotify is not in the app store for me either. Again probably the top reason I bought the watch. Hopefully coming soon.
Looks like December we will receive it.
Response I got from Spotify Support today:
"Hey there,
Thanks for your email. We're happy to hear that you're interested to have your music with your Samsung Gear S3. We'll look into this for you.
We've taken a look at the advisories about partner devices and confirmed that the integration between Spotify and your device is being tested at the moment. As announced, we're looking to launch it officially soon.
It will be released globally through the Samsung Gear Store and the Gear S3 should be rolled out globally, as well.
At the moment, work is being done by Samsung on developing an offline caching update to the Gear S3. The aim is to have this released by end of the year.
This integration will support remote and local playback at launch as well as offline in the future. It is not live in their app store as it is yet to be tested and certified by us. The aim is to have it live globally in their Gear Store by 1st week of January, at the very latest.
Hope this answers your question. If you have other things in mind, you know where to find us.
All the best,
Stephenne
Spotify Customer Support"
Dang, this was theeeeeee sole reason I bought a Gear S3, so I can jog with my music and not with my phone. I hope they come through soon, I may return the watch under buyers remorse until the app proves to exist and work well. Otherwise, I couldn't care less about step counters or seeing texts on my wrist..
Same disappointment on the lack of Spotify, my only issue with the device.
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main reason why i also bought mine only to find out its not yet available. hope they release it soon
Spotify is now in the Gear app store.
vtgant said:
Spotify is now in the Gear app store.
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Yes but no offline mode...
Apkchest.com has Spotify Premium App
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The app makes the watch connect to wifi even when connected to phone via Bluetooth therefore draining the battery fast.
mackann said:
Yes but no offline mode...
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Actually it has offline mode. In the settings you can select Stream over Wifi, and then it can work independent of the phone.
I justed tested. It stutters a bit first but then it works fine.
Awesome. Finally we have Spotify!
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I love having Spotify on my watch a lot!
But it seems like there are some bugs in the app.
Once I selected Stream over Wifi, I cannot go back to Remote mode anymore. It says "BT disconnected" although phone connection is working fine.
Anyway, this is a good start and I hope they will release a fix soon.
vizier said:
Actually it has offline mode. In the settings you can select Stream over Wifi, and then it can work independent of the phone.
I justed tested. It stutters a bit first but then it works fine.
Awesome. Finally we have Spotify!
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I love having Spotify on my watch a lot!
But it seems like there are some bugs in the app.
Once I selected Stream over Wifi, I cannot go back to Remote mode anymore. It says "BT disconnected" although phone connection is working fine.
Anyway, this is a good start and I hope they will release a fix soon.
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Maby for lte version it can stream without mobile, but no offline mode.
vizier said:
Actually it has offline mode. In the settings you can select Stream over Wifi, and then it can work independent of the phone.
I justed tested. It stutters a bit first but then it works fine.
Awesome. Finally we have Spotify!
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I love having Spotify on my watch a lot!
But it seems like there are some bugs in the app.
Once I selected Stream over Wifi, I cannot go back to Remote mode anymore. It says "BT disconnected" although phone connection is working fine.
Anyway, this is a good start and I hope they will release a fix soon.
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I got bt disconnected too at all times. I dont have spotify premium so this app is useless to me right now
mackann said:
Maby for lte version it can stream without mobile, but no offline mode.
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Sorry, I think I confused offline with standalone mode.
I have a non-LTE gear S3, and I can stream video over WiFi without connecting to the phone.
No offline (downloaded) music though, you are right.
After searching around, I couldn't find any place people were really talking about these things... So here we go.
After finding out about the AirTV player and adapter from Dish, I purchased one. Here's what I've learned.
The adapter is a Hauppage WinTV-HVR-955Q. I tested it on my laptop and it works just fine. Best Buy sells that model for $59. Dish sells them for $30. Bonus.
I haven't tried sideloading the Amazon VOD app, but that's next on my list. Also, hoping that AT&T will release a DirecTVNow Android TV app soon. My question is, when they do, is there any way for Dish to block it on their AirTV box? Considering it is their direct competition. Or can we just root this thing and do it anyway? I'm thinking about just keeping the AirTV adapter and getting a SHIELD and going that route.
Anybody else messing around with these things?
Can you tell me what chipset it uses and how much RAM and storage space it has?
CPU: 4x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1200 MHz
64 bit ARM
Ram: 1GB
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They don't have any factory images available, but I got word that they are planning to push an update OTA by end of February.
We'll have to grab that when it's downloaded.
You can access recovery by plugging it in and holding down the "find remote" button.
Android recovery
Technicolor/uiw4010ech
6.0.1/MUF05/1.0.2.111816
Then you can reboot to bootloader, which then just starts up Android.
You can disable the sling app in settings and it won't then auto launch.
I like the remote of n the device. It automatically integrates with your TV using infrared. I am going to try it on the Nexus player to see how compatible it is.
Can one of you pull the sling apk from your airtv box? TIA
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Guess that was too difficult for you guys, thanks for nothing
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Can one of you pull the sling apk from your airtv box? TIA
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Guess that was too difficult for you guys, thanks for nothing
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Haha, I didn't see that you replied on here. If you still want it I can try and grab it. I'm not at home right now, but I'll look at it later tonight.
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Haha, I didn't see that you replied on here. If you still want it I can try and grab it. I'm not at home right now, but I'll look at it later tonight.
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haha no worries. If you have a time that would be great. I'd like to take a look at the APK. And if sling ever gives you guys the promised update with full integration, I'd like to have a look at that one too. TIA
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Haha, I didn't see that you replied on here. If you still want it I can try and grab it. I'm not at home right now, but I'll look at it later tonight.
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Could you get the sling apk for this. I'm having scaling issues with SD content on Android TV version. Want to see if this is any better.
Stock Rom option
I'm curious if it's possible to get rid of the built in interface and move to stock android tv. And still allow us to use the OTA dongle
Has anybody been successful at rooting this device?
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Has anybody been successful at rooting this device?
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I was wondering the same thing, and how close this is / can be to vanilla Android TV. Thinking of taking advantage of the SlingTV promotion to get one.
jhedfors said:
I was wondering the same thing, and how close this is / can be to vanilla Android TV. Thinking of taking advantage of the SlingTV promotion to get one.
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I have been using it for about a month and purchased because of the Sling promotion (Model UIW4010ECH). Works pretty well and has a good tv guide interface that combines the Sling and OTA channels. I am very annoyed that it blocks several apps including xfinity and amazon video. I'm trying to get amazon to work. I have ES file explorer installed and pulled the amazon apk from my nexus. Tonight, I plan to spend some time tinkering. If there is anyone with advise, I'm all ears.
I downloaded the Amazon instant video for android from API dot.com and side loaded it. it was version 4.1.20 which I think is the apk for Sony smart tv and after reset of airtv player , it has worked fine.
DirectTV app for tablets works, until I click on a channel to watch....lol
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rodri157 said:
I downloaded the Amazon instant video for android from API dot.com and side loaded it. it was version 4.1.20 which I think is the apk for Sony smart tv and after reset of airtv player , it has worked fine.
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APK, not API correct sir?
remote codes for airtv remote
Any body know where I can get the remote control codes for my airtv remote? A bin file would be great. Thanks
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budies3 said:
DirectTV app for tablets works, until I click on a channel to watch....lol
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APK, not API correct sir?
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Yeah, apkdot.com
Sorry about that.
Any chance you know where to get remote control files for airtv . To load to my slingbox so I can control it via IR. Thanks.
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Any body know where I can get the remote control codes for my airtv remote? A bin file would be great. Thanks
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Yeah, apkdot.com
Sorry about that.
Any chance you know where to get remote control files for airtv . To load to my slingbox so I can control it via IR. Thanks.
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No sir, I have never ventured down that path of knowledge....lol
Has anyone figured out how to record OTA channels on the AirTV? I got the tuner through the Sling promotion and it pulls in all my local channels fine in both the Sling app and the Live Channels app. I put a 32gb USB thumb drive in the second USB to test if I could record anything but there does not seem to be an option to do that. My understanding is that in the Live Channels app guide shows that can be recorded should say something like "DVR recordable" in their listing. I didn't see that for any of my OTA channels.
I also tried sideloading the Plex Server app from a ShieldTV just for ****s and giggles but that wouldn't even install.
Has anyone had any more luck than me?
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I downloaded the Amazon instant video for android from API dot.com and side loaded it. it was version 4.1.20 which I think is the apk for Sony smart tv and after reset of airtv player , it has worked fine.
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Thank you! It's been a while since I visited the thread. Just pulled the apk and will try tonight. no word on the rooting though?
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Has anyone figured out how to record OTA channels on the AirTV? I got the tuner through the Sling promotion and it pulls in all my local channels fine in both the Sling app and the Live Channels app. I put a 32gb USB thumb drive in the second USB to test if I could record anything but there does not seem to be an option to do that. My understanding is that in the Live Channels app guide shows that can be recorded should say something like "DVR recordable" in their listing. I didn't see that for any of my OTA channels.
I also tried sideloading the Plex Server app from a ShieldTV just for ****s and giggles but that wouldn't even install.
Has anyone had any more luck than me?
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I'm also curious about this.. I have seen a couple reviews indicating they have disabled any kind of external USB support.. however, they do say on their website, "OTA DVR coming soon". That leads me to believe that they are looking into allowing external storage but that that haven't made it that far yet, which makes me sad.
I'm going to try and see if it can locate my NAS drive and get a 3rd party tuner app to record shows to it over my network. Other than that I don't think there's any way to get it working unless someone roots it and gets USB storage working natively.
Sorry if I am not knowledgeable on these things. I want to download and enable the apk for setvnow on the AirTV. Right now it only allows apps from the play store. I need to access the apk via a website. If i can then this box might just be what i need to combine IPTV and OTA TV.
Maybe the wrong spot, but I was trying to get the USB tuner to work on my Nexus. No such luck. I plugged it into my window 10 comp and had to manually download the drivers to get it to work since it's a Haupaugge (sp) adapter. Any idea to get it to work on the Nexus player. Those adapters are cheaper than it's own ones. Thanks
Edit. Just a thought. Been playing with it (Xbox one, etc) I wonder if dish blocked any device from Auto detecting it to find drivers??