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[Q] is xbmc installable?

I love XBMC on my home ubuntu pc, and i know it is tegra2 enabled, but anyone know if it will be installable onto the tablet?

If you can get Ubuntu running on it, sure. Otherwise, barring an Android port you can forget about it.

i hope they do get it to work - especially as its working well for ipads, iphone4, etc.

Why?
I guess i just don't really understand the use of xbmc on a tablet. On my htpc sure.

Use Plex.
Stupid character limit.

Xbmc is an awesome platform for video playback, plus cab link library's with a central unit. Would work well with my setup.

ok just read my post and it didnt make sense! (was typing using iphone!)
XBMC is an awesome program for video playback and library. I would want to use it on the tablet for viewing as I can link multiple xbmc librarys to the main central one i use on my htpc (which also acts as a home server using ubuntu). I know that it is running as a upnp server too, but its the library linking that would be great - i watch a lot of tv shows, etc.

ricostuart said:
ok just read my post and it didnt make sense! (was typing using iphone!)
XBMC is an awesome program for video playback and library. I would want to use it on the tablet for viewing as I can link multiple xbmc librarys to the main central one i use on my htpc (which also acts as a home server using ubuntu). I know that it is running as a upnp server too, but its the library linking that would be great - i watch a lot of tv shows, etc.
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I only got the XBMC Remote to work to control my pc and use the DLNA-functionality of XBMC on my PC to have him act as my media server and watch it with upnplayer. XBMC does make a navigationable library as media server where you can select on actor, year, director, title etc. but it is not as fancy with covers and banners as in XBMC.

ricostuart said:
ok just read my post and it didnt make sense! (was typing using iphone!)
XBMC is an awesome program for video playback and library. I would want to use it on the tablet for viewing as I can link multiple xbmc librarys to the main central one i use on my htpc (which also acts as a home server using ubuntu). I know that it is running as a upnp server too, but its the library linking that would be great - i watch a lot of tv shows, etc.
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XBMC should be capable of doing what you want through DLNA. Go into settings and enable UPnP video sharing, then browse to it on your TF, and it should show your entire library across all xbmc devices. And it lists the files in library mode, not file mode, so you get the pretty naming instead of viewing raw folders.
If you mean you want things like posters, metadata, etc then no this is not possible. XBMC is slowly being ported to ARM platforms but it is nowhere near usable except on the Apple TV 2. There is a ton of interest in getting it on ARM, but I haven't seen any work done for Tegra2, so chances are it will never run on our Transformers.

[Guide/How to]Android/Wii wireless networking solutions | Stream videos and transfer/

Use the following link to view this guide on Google docs
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...uhDW-KKEeEcLi5NlVlSX2gQ/edit?usp=docslist_api
This guide is to answer the question, "can you stream videos from your android device to your modded Wii?"
Sort answer is yes, with two apps on your android and two apps on your Wii, you can stream nearly any video format to your Nintendo Wii or copy past any files between the two. This gives us that have the required hardware the ability to sync save data files between emulators, install new software, entertain the room, and much more. Best of all the apps are free and this guide comes with pictures to step you through the entire process.
(Draft version one - written 12/18/2013)
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Wii Android hacks
Required hardware for these projects
One TV or display for the Wii
One modded Wii; most Wii's can be modded with an exploit called "letter bomb hack for Wii" just Google it, watch a few videos, read a few guides and do it.
One Android device; this can be a tablet or phone
One wireless access point; this can be a Wi-Fi router or another rooted phone or the rooted android device that you wish to connect to your Wii, more on that later though.
Downloads for Wii
Homebrew Browser
http://www.codemii.com/download/
Note: if you use the above link the downloads for Wii in the following sections can be completed with Homebrew Browser instead of copying and pasting with a PC
Streaming videos wirelessly to Wii from Android
Downloads for Wii
WiiMC
http://www.wiimc.org/downloads/
Just download the most recent version and unpack onto you Wii's SD card's apps directory. Or if using Homebrew Browser then just search for this app under the media tab.
Downloads for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nalic.app.wifishare
Directions for Android to Wii streaming
Yes it's completely possible (and without wires) to stream videos off your rooted Android to your modded Wii. I'll see about writing up a full guide if you all seem interested ... for now though I'll assume you'll want to know how I did it quickly
1. Download and install WiiMC to your Wii if you've not already done so. Either use the Wii app, Homebrew browser, to install it or use the following link to download and extract to the apps folder on the Wii's SD card with a PC.
www.wiimc.org
2. Download and install Wi-Fi Share to your rooted Android device
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nalic.app.wifishare
3. Set up Wi-Fi FTP to point to the folders you want to share
- Tap the gear symble in the corner of the screen
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRExJZldTTU05aWs/edit?usp=docslist_api
- set user name and password
- set the file path on your device that points to your SD card or directly to the folder that houses videos
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKMDVYbDZid1ZKM1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
4. Connect your Android device to a wireless access point, for this I used an old rooted phone that has the Hotspot function but no data connection to the outside world, but you can use a wireless router instead.
5. Open Wi-Fi FTP again and start the service.
6. Now to pick up the Wiimote and set up a FTP connection with WiiMC
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRGpGMlNQTGU4UjQ/edit?usp=docslist_api
- Finger up to the gear symbol in the upper right corner, click it,
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKNHpQd1dUVHBlSmc/edit?usp=docslist_api
and finger down to Network
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKOUNxVDZBUUdfWDg/edit?usp=docslist_api
- Add a new FTP (it's the option that isn't smb) and input the info from the FTPServer app; IP-address, port, username, and password.
Note: don't worry about setting a folder path in the WiiMC screen we're in right now because FTPServer will take care of this if set properly.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKWG5yeDlWN0pvMGM/edit?usp=docslist_api
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKYnNldTFSWnd4YXM/edit?usp=docslist_api
- Back out of the setup screen on WiiMC and finger over to the Film icon (on the far left of the screen) and you should see your new connection, click it and enjoy browsing and playing almost all your videos on your Wii.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKUGZWYlpfVnFFR1k/edit?usp=docslist_api
Additional notes
Root may not be required for the app to work but it doesn't hurt as it allows many to activate Wi-Fi tethering on older devices
This is a great way to up-cycle an old android phone into a media server for your Wii and possibly other devises
Latensy is very low and so long as the video isn't to high resolution the Wii should play any format you phone or tablet can throw at it
Transferring files wirelessly between Wii and Android (either direction)
Downloads for Wii
WiiXplorer
https://code.google.com/p/wiixplorer/downloads/list
Just download the most recent version and unpack onto you Wii's SD card's apps directory. Or if using Homebrew Browser then just search for this app under the media tab.
Downloads for Android
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=lysesoft.andftp
Directions for Android to Wii file transfer
1. With a PC download WiiXplorer unzip and copy to the apps folder on the Wii's SD card or use Homebrew Browser to do do it from the Wii without a PC.
2. Using the Homebrew Channel from the Wii's main screen; navigate to the new app, WiiXplorer, and load it.
3. Using the IR of the Wiimote; set up a FTP Server
move the curser over to the start button on the lower left corner of the screen
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKbnBCNlZIZGlBWVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
press A on the Wiimote to open the start menu
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKZG9lek5jbWRfRFU/edit?usp=docslist_api
select settings
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKcXBRRDY4VXdBRUU/edit?usp=docslist_api
select network settings
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKTktBLUNiVTdpcnc/edit?usp=docslist_api
Select FTP Server settings and fill in all fields
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRVRvVGZlWjBHX1U/edit?usp=docslist_api
move the curser over to the start button again but this time select FTP Server then select the button on the lower left and start the FTP Server
4. On the rooted Android device; open AndFTP and set up the client to connect to the Wii
Tap on new
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKTGNZaXRfcWhhVzA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Under the general tab Enter the Wii's IP address into Hostname
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKcjI5OHF1dlJWbWs/edit?usp=docslist_api
Under the on general tab Enter the Wii's port number under Port
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKb3hNUnJYa3lHQm8/edit?usp=docslist_api
Tap on the advance tab and change the passive mode to active
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKLW5CVmVKWTNTZVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
Tap save and on the main window now tap connect
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKRDlESWpOWEMtNFE/edit?usp=docslist_api
5. using AndFTP on your Android device you may now navigate the SD card in your Wii or the SD card on your Android device and transfer files between.
Navigate to the folder on your Wii's SD card that you wish to send files from.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKNWh2LXRKSzNJVHc/edit?usp=docslist_api
Then tap on Device file browser to navigate to the files on your Android device that you wish to send to your Wii
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKWHpmSFByMkEtYXM/edit?usp=docslist_api
Select the files by long pressing and then tap the Upload button to send to the Wii
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B46yVbeWkbYKQVhpT1otMkVOdTg/edit?usp=docslist_api
6. Some additional notes
The sync option in the AmdFTP app should allow for syncing save game files between emulators on the Wii and Android device.
Using this setup you can now install new software to your Wii without breaking out a PC
Root may not be required for the app to work but it doesn't hurt as it allows many to activate Wi-Fi tethering on older devices
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Sent from either my SPH-D700 or myTouch3gs or M470BSA
Guide for running Linux on Android that I'm writing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240397

Streaming on Wii HELP
I did all the steps and can get to the files on my phone but when I go to play them it only plays for about 2 seconds and then quits. No matter what kind of video i try. Any idea why?

Kman44 said:
I did all the steps and can get to the files on my phone but when I go to play them it only plays for about 2 seconds and then quits. No matter what kind of video i try. Any idea why?
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The Wii is a finicky thing when it comes to streaming over the network, try modifying the network settings in WiiMC to have a bit more buffer time or try lower resolution videos. I've found mp4 and flv file formats work best; I'll be off work in a few more hours and will be back then for more details
Edit 04062014- Some settings to check in WiiMC:
~ under; settings - videos ; cache fill = 30%
~ under; settings - Online Media; cache fill = 20%
Ruff average of file size being streamed = 42MB (20-30 minuets)
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The apps that are transfered via sdcard from android to wii...are they any apps? For example philo, ion, cartoon network, cracked, etc? Or do they have to be those only associated with the nintendo apps? Im not that tech savvy but my husband is. And we have a wii thats just sitting a box taking up space after netflix was said to be no longer available through wii a few years back.

[Guide] XBMC Ultimate Setup Guide(No Root)[Optima Team]

WINDOWS SETUP
What you will need
XBMC(http://xbmc.org/download/)
SQL(http://dev.mysql.com/downloads/mysql/) Optional
Install
First we will need to install XBMC.
Easy Enough!
Setting Up Media
The easiest way I have found is to sort your media like this.
D: Refers to where my media is(eg. my documents)
D:\Music\Band Name\Album\Song.mp3
eg. D:\Music\ A Perfect Circle\Thirteenth Step\ A Perfect Circle - Vanishing.mp3
D:\Videos\TV Series\TV Show Name\TV Show Season Number\Episode.avi
eg. D:\Videos\TV Series\The 100\Season 1\S01E01 - Pilot.avi
D:\Videos\Movies\Movie Name\Movie.avi
eg. D:\Videos\Movies\Dumb and Dumber\Dumb and Dumber.avi
Setting Up SQL
This step is not important but you preferably want to be able to sync the media over the network so you can see what episodes you have watched.
SQL setup instructions are here
http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=MySQL/Setting_up_MySQL#tab=Windows
save your advancedsittings.xml on your phone
Scanning The Media
No its time to set up XBMC
Fire up XBMC
Select Music > Files > Add Source
then browse to where the music is stored
eg. D:\Music\
Right Click on the music folder and say scan item to library
Select Videos > Files > Add Source
then browse to where the Videos are stored
eg. D:\Videos\
Open the Videos Folder
Right Click on Series and Set Content to TV Shows
Click Scan For New Content
Right Click on Movies and Set Content to Movies
Click Scan For New Content
Recommendations
I would recommend installing a different skin under addons
I would recommend installing cdart manager to take full advantage of Cdarts and artist logos
my skin of choice is HYBRID
you may also want to enable remote support under
settings > Services

Android Setup
ANDROID SETUP
What you will need
your phone
xbmc for android
(http://xbmc.org/download/)
Install
on the xbmc website there are 2 options one is for ARM and one or x86
if you are not sure which one to use just download them both
to install you will need to enable unknown sources under settings
Setting Up Media
now that xbmc is installed just fire up xbmc and then close it again.
copy the advancedsettings.xml that we saved earlier to
/sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/userdata/
you may need to enable hidden files if you are using es file explorer
Finishing
you should now have media synced between your device and your computer/server
if you skipped SQL setup you will need to run the scanning media setup in the first post.
Recommendations
I would recommend keeping add-ons on your android device minimal.
I would recommend installing my theme touch me
the theme is based on touched
with a few added features like cdart and artist logos.
my theme can be found here
https://mega.co.nz/#!2shh3Ypb!rDv_83uOIMKf6viOblB4dsA6rmx_z6H0L4r2QOWNY8Y
install add-on via zip

Side loading content

Do I need to install the drivers for the nexus player to sideload apps from my PC ?
If so, where are the drivers located ?
I have downloaded the latest SDK toolkit
Thanks
Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app

When I installed it the drivers were included. Don't forget you have to enable developer mode and then enable usb debugging to enable the ADB interface. That will show up as a different device in device manager (assuming you're on windows)
Sent from my Nexus 5

Is there a tutorial anywhere that shows exactly how to install the drivers and sideload apps for the Nexus player?

From the USB Driver thread:
DevinWatson said:
I got it up and running by:
Selecting update driver
Browse my computer for driver software
Selecting let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer
Selecting show all devices
Clicking have disk
Finally selecting \android-sdk\extras\google\usb_driver\android_winusb.inf as the driver
Hope this helps anyone else who comes across this issue.
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And once you've got the drivers, I think you can use the Sideload Wonder Machine to sideload things, if you don't like using the command line.

I was sideloading everything with the OTG usb cable but then I installed ES File Explorer https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en and I've been using the Remote FTP server feature on there to just send stuff over without having to connect it to a computer. I think you can use the play store website to do a remote install over to the Nexus Player with ES File Explorer and then just get the APK for whatever you're trying to load and FTP it over. You can then use ES File Explorer to find that file you just sent over and install it. You will need the 'install from unknown sources' feature on still in the dev options but it does make it easier.

So how, exactly, would one side-load the Amazon Instant Video app? I would be happy to lose our aging Google TV but the Nexus Player doesn't support Amazon... does anyone here have a link to the Amazon apk? Thanks!

As far as I know Amazon Prime streaming won't work until Amazon gives their blessing and releases and app for the Android TV platform. There is an app for for phones and tablets available through the regular Amazon store app but there are some hoops you have to go through to get it working which includes sideloading their 'player' app or whatever, it's not a good solution at all and I doubt it'd be easy to use on the Nexus Player even if it launched.
With Amazon releasing their own set top boxes and HDMI sticks I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see a Prime streaming app on android for a long while, if ever. Our best chance at getting it on the Nexus Player would be if someone figures out a way to pull the native Fire TV app off that device and getting it working on stock android and some how keep Amazon from blocking it as they are actively shutting down apps that can stream Prime: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...d-removed-from-the-play-store-after-36-hours/
This sucks as I'd love to see all that content since I pay for Prime, I doubt I'll be renewing that next year though for this reason.

I sideloaded the instant video and amazon apps from my phone and both installed. I had issues when I attempted to watch a prime video however. Otherwise both apps worked fine.

smiley2billion said:
As far as I know Amazon Prime streaming won't work until Amazon gives their blessing and releases and app for the Android TV platform. There is an app for for phones and tablets available through the regular Amazon store app but there are some hoops you have to go through to get it working which includes sideloading their 'player' app or whatever, it's not a good solution at all and I doubt it'd be easy to use on the Nexus Player even if it launched.
With Amazon releasing their own set top boxes and HDMI sticks I wouldn't be surprised if we don't see a Prime streaming app on android for a long while, if ever. Our best chance at getting it on the Nexus Player would be if someone figures out a way to pull the native Fire TV app off that device and getting it working on stock android and some how keep Amazon from blocking it as they are actively shutting down apps that can stream Prime: http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...d-removed-from-the-play-store-after-36-hours/
This sucks as I'd love to see all that content since I pay for Prime, I doubt I'll be renewing that next year though for this reason.
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I think you might be out of date a little. The Amazon store app now allows you to stream Prime video on most Android devices. No additional hacks or sideloading required.

side load apps that work
\sdk\extras\google\usb_driver
side loaded apps tested so far
with keyboard and mouse only
maxgo
hbogo
showtime anytime
vudu sd only

Easy way to sideload is goto the playstore in the browser of your pc. Install esfile explorer to the nexus player. The app will not show up on the main page but will be in the setiings/apps. Make sure you have selected unknown sources enabled on the nexus player. Share a folder on your home network from your pc. Place the apk you want to install in that folder. Open esfile manager and goto the lan tab. You shoukd see your folder you shared on your pc. Apk installs no problem. My question is how do you get the installed apps to show up on your nexus player home screen?

hossiam said:
Easy way to sideload is goto the playstore in the browser of your pc. Install esfile explorer to the nexus player. The app will not show up on the main page but will be in the setiings/apps. Make sure you have selected unknown sources enabled on the nexus player. Share a folder on your home network from your pc. Place the apk you want to install in that folder. Open esfile manager and goto the lan tab. You shoukd see your folder you shared on your pc. Apk installs no problem. My question is how do you get the installed apps to show up on your nexus player home screen?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher&hl=en

Yeah this works fine. .

configuring KODI from PC to nexus

whats the best way to configure KODI to connect to your PC with movies? i cannot figure out how to set it up
thanks everyone!

joshtb86 said:
whats the best way to configure KODI to connect to your PC with movies? i cannot figure out how to set it up
thanks everyone!
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63 views and no one has found an easy way to configure it? ive searched but cant find a great tutorial. anyone have any success on the settings?

You don't need Kodi for that. You can use Videostream for Google CheomeCast extension. Install this extension to Chrome in your PC and then select your movie from pc and cast it to Nexus Player.

seyyah61 said:
You don't need Kodi for that. You can use Videostream for Google CheomeCast extension. Install this extension to Chrome in your PC and then select your movie from pc and cast it to Nexus Player.
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Used that too. Would like to find something I can use to just browse my library

Assuming you're running Windows, first setup file sharing on your PC, inclusive of the directory you want to share. Within Kodi, go to "videos", then "files", followed by "Add videos", "Browse", "Windows Network (SMB)", and then browse your way through your workgroup, PC and folder to your movie folder that you'd like kodi to include as a source. Funnel through the options for that source. Once added, scan for titles and you should be good.
http://kodi.wiki/view/SMB/Windows
If you're trying to sync up your PC and nexus player's kodi libraries, that involves MySQL which is a whole other level of setup involved.

thetenthday said:
Assuming you're running Windows, first setup file sharing on your PC, inclusive of the directory you want to share. Within Kodi, go to "videos", then "files", followed by "Add videos", "Browse", "Windows Network (SMB)", and then browse your way through your workgroup, PC and folder to your movie folder that you'd like kodi to include as a source. Funnel through the options for that source. Once added, scan for titles and you should be good.
http://kodi.wiki/view/SMB/Windows
If you're trying to sync up your PC and nexus player's kodi libraries, that involves MySQL which is a whole other level of setup involved.
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ugh, why couldnt it be easy like boxee was

Give plex a go instead. Easy to install and works flawlessly with the Nexus Player. You'll need to install the server from plex.tv and then download the app from the play store.

All you have to do is go to:
Settings -> File Manager
Add Source -> Find the network/SMB area, find your folder, login with your Windows account. Then you are good to go.

I don't have a user account so what do I do then?