Sideloaded App Launcher - Nexus Player General

Thanks to Chainfire, there is now a launcher for sideloaded apps that will work on the Nexus player :good:
I can't wait for this to ship! Now if only Google could get the controllers back in stock

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[Q] Google Play Music not displaying Chromecast button

I installed Google Play Music version 5.1.1107k.753159 on my HP Touchpad. There is no Chromecast button in the upper-right corner. I have music uploaded to the Google cloud, and no music on my tablet.
I have CyanogenMod version 9.0.0-RCO-Touchpad-alpha 2 installed.
The YouTube app works perfectly. Have not opened an account with Netflix.
Am I missing a step somewhere. Thanks in advance for any help.
Rob
Currently seeing similar issue on Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4 running rooted stock mf9 as well as Nexus 7 (old gen). Currently have removed and reinstalled play music multiple times and still no cast button displayed. Cast button is displayed in all other apps though.
I"m having the same issue. Unfortunately i wasn't paying attention and don't know when it started. On my tablet i'm running version 5.2.12 and on the phone its 5.1.11

[APP][MATERIAL] Google Play Music

Google has recently updated its Google Play Music app with the Material design! This one looks slightly different from the Lollipop version, but is still awesome
Works on KitKat too
Uploaded APK for your sideloading pleasure!
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Kodi on Android Play Store

It's no longer necessary to sideload Kodi.
The Kodi team has created a google+ testing group. Here's the link to the Alpha testing. . Join the group, become a tester, install from the play store.
I had to uninstall the old version before installing through the play store. Backup before switching.
appreciate the heads up.
its doesn't see my adt-1 to install on
Having this officially on Android TV would be cool...
This is brilliant news, downloaded last night, runs like a dream, unfortunately only at 50Hz (see my other post) so you get juddering and not smooth playback but hopefully google should fix this
Did as mentioned in 1st post. but it is not showing up on the main screen
Downloaded...Kodi thanks
It's been a looong time since I set up (xbmc).....anyone have pointers.....like how to go to repositories. ...etc....thnx
I did this a week ago, i had to stop using it because while using Lollirock (which allows volume control) for some reason it shows both android volume and kodi volume when i raise or lower it which is somewhat annoying.
I looked it up and they did this intentionally so android handles the volume now. I wish they would just get rid of the UI if that is the case.
Installing now
looks like it's not on the play store anymore.
jayochs said:
looks like it's not on the play store anymore.
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You need to sign up for the beta using the links in OP. It shows up just fine for me.
It is working perfectly here
should i be able to install the beta version as per https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/101953908499318548671 on my nexus player?
i signed up to the beta, agreed, got the link and used it to install on my nexus player.
the play store page now says it's installed, but there is nothing on my nexus player.
chenks76 said:
should i be able to install the beta version as per https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/101953908499318548671 on my nexus player?
i signed up to the beta, agreed, got the link and used it to install on my nexus player.
the play store page now says it's installed, but there is nothing on my nexus player.
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Sounds to me like you've run out of available space on your Nexus Player. If you try to install an app to your NP from the Play Store via a PC, the PC version of the Play Store isn't technically "local" to your Nexus Player, therefore it has no idea how much available space your NP may/may not have. All it does is process your installation request. Whether or not it REALLLYY is installed or not, the Play Store via PC isn't quite that intelligent yet and has no clue.
I've actually had this same thing happen to me several different times as well. Each time I was out of space and didn't realize it beforehand. Check to see if that may be the problem. :good:
nope, i had around 2GB free.
it eventually appeared on the nexus player about 1 hour later after i clicked install.
having the same problem with ES File Explorer, but as of yet that still hasn't appeared on the nexus player, and i selected to install it around the same time as kodi.
Installed a few days ago on my Nexus 10, works fine. Waiting for my box I ordered from Amazon.

Play Store UI Update for Nexus Player! (Android TV)

Hello Everyone,
It appears that very recently Google finally updated the Google Play Store for the Nexus Player (Android TV in General). I really like the updated UI! It is much more visually appealing and is not redundant like the original was. I also feel it is much easier to navigate and search seems "better". The Play Store icon was updated as well. You can wait for the OTA update if you would like but it could take weeks I'm sure. I actually downloaded and installed the APK directly on my Nexus Player using Google Chrome.
If you have Chrome sideloaded to your Nexus Player, a wireless keyboard, and ES File Explorer, you can install it directly on your Nexus Player. (The APK will show in downloads on ES File Explorer and install just fine) Here is the link to the article and the APK link is at the end of the article. Compliments of Android Police.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/1...lined-look-in-the-latest-update-apk-download/
Awe Im still waiting on it on mine, i really like the new look seems more stream line.
I noticed it yesterday, must have auto updated.
Still nothing in there as far as new apps. HBO and PBS being the most recent, but since I'm a comcast subscriber, HBO useless for me as well as all the other channel apps.
I was honestly starting to think that Google was abandoning Android TV. It still doesn't even compare to Apple TV as far as app selection. Seeing HBO GO official support added recently and now a Playstore update gives me hope!
I ditched my iPhone 6 for a Nexus 6 and my Apple TV for a Nexus Player. I'm done with Apple / IOS. The phone switch felt like a hella upgrade software and hardware wise. The TV switch honestly felt like a downgrade though...
I don't believe they'd abandon it. Google just partnered with several TV manufacturers to use ATV as their smart TV platform. As the install base for ATV gets higher, the apps will come.
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I was honestly starting to think that Google was abandoning Android TV. It still doesn't even compare to Apple TV as far as app selection. Seeing HBO GO official support added recently and now a Playstore update gives me hope!
I ditched my iPhone 6 for a Nexus 6 and my Apple TV for a Nexus Player. I'm done with Apple / IOS. The phone switch felt like a hella upgrade software and hardware wise. The TV switch honestly felt like a downgrade though...
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The Play Store doesn't show many apps, but you could access the Play Store through a web browser and see that there are other apps that are compatible with the Nexus Player or Shield TV that you can install on them. Once installed access them through the Sideload Launcher.

Updated Stock Music App to Marshmallow - G900P

So after realizing that the Good Lock APK would run on any samsung phone on MM, I downloaded the APK of the newest Samsung Music app. Initially I just tried installing it as an update for the marshmallow/lollipop stock version of the Music App which caused weird UI bugs. The tracks tab was just a repeat of the playlist tab and there was no side scroll bar. However, after uninstalling the old stock music app with Titanium back up and than installing the new music app APK there are no more bugs and it is running fine.
Nice to know. I don't use the Samsung Music app but it nice to see someone experimenting with the MM apps seeing what "just works" without actually having to mod the apk or the system.

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