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Force Plex into Android TV mode

Hello all,
I think the title says it all. I have an old device that I would like to hook up to an extra tv for the sole purpose of using it for Plex. The kicker of it all is, I do not find the Plex Moble/Tablet interface to work all that well with a remote. Is it possible to enable or somehow trick Plex into thinking that this device is something like a Nexus Player, or some sort of other trick to force it into that interface?
That would be great!

i second that ! ... is there ? or maybe its an options on a certain version ?

phin586 said:
Hello all,
I think the title says it all. I have an old device that I would like to hook up to an extra tv for the sole purpose of using it for Plex. The kicker of it all is, I do not find the Plex Moble/Tablet interface to work all that well with a remote. Is it possible to enable or somehow trick Plex into thinking that this device is something like a Nexus Player, or some sort of other trick to force it into that interface?
That would be great!
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Oh, hey. I actually know how to do this. Er - you need to put the attached file into system/etc/permissions. This should trick the Plex app into running into leanback mode.
Okay, one of those two files will do the trick. I forget which, but it's one of those.

What versions of android does this support?

I just had a look at the Raspberry Pi Android TV build, and this was the only file I could find in /etc/permissions that had anything to do with Android TV.
The build I ripped it from was Android 6.0.1
I have also included the LeanbackLauncher.

pinguy1982 said:
I just had a look at the Raspberry Pi Android TV build, and this was the only file I could find in /etc/permissions that had anything to do with Android TV.
The build I ripped it from was Android 6.0.1
I have also included the LeanbackLauncher.
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Plex actually has it as option in the settings.
settings -> General -> Application Layout
The choices are "mobile" or 'TV"
But does anyone know how to do change it so that "all" apps think they are on a TV box?
Arggh , more reading less thinking next time.
It looks like the xml file you attached might do the trick.
I will try it out for some of my other problematic apps.
Thanks

i have the inphic i5 running 4.4.2 I dropped both files but Netflix still thinks it is on a phone.
Any suggestions?

If you're okay with spending a couple dollars
Buy the app "App Cloner" in the Play Store
Then download plex and choose it in the App Cloner app
Go down the options and enable "Enable TV Version"
This should work if you install it on your device

Android TV

Hello all, I have upgrade to an N6P but want try and reperpous my N5 as a TV media player. Is there a way of installing an android TV ROM onto the device and control it using my N6P?
Thanks

not that im aware of but you could just install SPMC and run that as your launcher

Turning Linux based smart TV into Android TV?

I would like to start off by saying I've looked around for a few hours on the internet trying to find something to help me get an answer to this. I've decided to ask the community to shine some light on this for me. Any answers would be grateful and very appreciated.
I have a Hisense 4K 50 Inch TV I bought it from Walmart. The model number is 50H7GB. I've had the tv over a year and it runs a Linux based os called "Opera TV" The current os lacks the most decent apps and the app store has nothing thrilling at all. I was wondering if it is possible to put Android TV os on this Hisense tv somehow? If it can be done, what steps must I take to do so?

Install apk files hisense 39n2170pw powered by VIDAA
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Thanks in advance!

Miracast App for Android TV Box (DLNA enabled)

I have an Android TV box AKASO T95M which says that it's DLNA enabled. I couldn't find any Miracast app pre-installed in it. I've checked other variant of TV boxes which comes up with an app named "Miracast" pre-installed. Can someone please help with the apk that comes with other boxes (may be a backup of the apk from the box)?
I want to mirror my Windows 10 Laptop screen to my Android TV. I've tried installing other apps available in Play Store but that doesn't work. The TV is not detected by my laptop. Thanks in advance!

atanu.rayz said:
I have an Android TV box AKASO T95M which says that it's DLNA enabled. I couldn't find any Miracast app pre-installed in it. I've checked other variant of TV boxes which comes up with an app named "Miracast" pre-installed. Can someone please help with the apk that comes with other boxes (may be a backup of the apk from the box)?
I want to mirror my Windows 10 Laptop screen to my Android TV. I've tried installing other apps available in Play Store but that doesn't work. The TV is not detected by my laptop. Thanks in advance!
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Here's a link to download it
http://apk-dl.com/wireless-display-miracast
Sent from my SM-S903VL using Tapatalk

Thanks!
Thanks @Droidriven. I'll try installing this.

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Droidriven said:
Here's a link to download it
http://apk-dl.com/wireless-display-miracast
Sent from my SM-S903VL using Tapatalk
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This is for mirroring from phone to TV.
Does not fulfil OPs requirement. (and mine)

Try This, These Apps Work for Me.
For Android & PC Device
Cast Receiver
play*google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softmedia.receiver.castapp&hl=en_US&gl=US
For Apple Device
AirPlay Mirror
play*google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.neoyantra.airplaymirror.airplaymirrorapp&hl=en_US&gl=US
NB: change star symbol to dot

MX10 | Install Android TV OS (?)

Hey Community,
is there a way to install Android TV OS on the MX10 box?
I couldn't find anything on google so far, I really need a version of Android TV for it, because otherwise it is useless for me.
I just want to use the Remote control and don't want to use any mouse or keyboard.
Btw. if there is no chance to install a Android TV OS for it, is there a way to start some Android TV apps like netflix, without a error message (Device is not supported)?
Thanks
Regards

Hannes24 said:
Hey Community,
is there a way to install Android TV OS on the MX10 box?
I couldn't find anything on google so far, I really need a version of Android TV for it, because otherwise it is useless for me.
I just want to use the Remote control and don't want to use any mouse or keyboard.
Btw. if there is no chance to install a Android TV OS for it, is there a way to start some Android TV apps like netflix, without a error message (Device is not supported)?
Thanks
Regards
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Hi,
I have the same TV Box and I need it too. So +1 from me.