Is it possible to install the shield os onto the pixel c tablet. Im talking about about either the Shield TV OS or Shield Tablet OS. I used to have a shield TV and bought some games on it and i want to be able to play them again and the Pixel C has the same processor as the shield TV
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Is it possible to install the shield os onto the pixel c tablet. Im talking about about either the Shield TV OS or Shield Tablet OS. I used to have a shield TV and bought some games on it and i want to be able to play them again and the Pixel C has the same processor as the shield TV
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Greetings and welcome to assist. Installing the shield OS on the pixel tablet will probably brick your device. If they have the same processor then it should be possible to port it but this still requires a lot of work and modifications
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Sawdoctor
sawdoctor said:
Greetings and welcome to assist. Installing the shield OS on the pixel tablet will probably brick your device. If they have the same processor then it should be possible to port it but this still requires a lot of work and modifications
Regards
Sawdoctor
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Then why isn't anyone working on it? It would be like having a mobile version of the shield TV.
swatwithmk3 said:
Then why isn't anyone working on it? It would be like having a mobile version of the shield TV.
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People do this for a hobby and choose to share things on xda. Xda isn't a place to come and request things, less popular devices tend to attract less developer support plus there may be issues like locked bootloaders or no custom recovery.
If you want to try yourself there are some excellent guides in xda university
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/xda-university
Regards
Sawdoctor
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Hi
I am about to buy a 7" android tablet with HDMI out. I was wondering if there were any apps out there that will allow me to control this device from other devices.
Thanks
purple8 said:
Hi
I am about to buy a 7" android tablet with HDMI out. I was wondering if there were any apps out there that will allow me to control this device from other devices.
Thanks
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Before I start working on a project like this, is there anyone that would want a custom rom for a GoogleTV style device? GoogleTV falls short in so many ways, and I'm curious if anyone is interested in fixing it.
Google TV rom
I have been looking for a rom to be able to do more with Google TV. So count me in...... I have the Sony NSZ-GT1 UNIT.
mebobio said:
I have been looking for a rom to be able to do more with Google TV. So count me in...... I have the Sony NSZ-GT1 UNIT.
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As far as usability is concerned I'm thinking that it should be full Android, but with the ability to float any app. On screen keyboards and a few other fixups.
The main reason I've never considered buy one of these devices as an option is that you're at the mercy of the manufacturer to keep the software up with the times. If you're able to build custom ROMs that would change everything. Good luck!
Yes
DaBozz88 said:
Before I start working on a project like this, is there anyone that would want a custom rom for a GoogleTV style device? GoogleTV falls short in so many ways, and I'm curious if anyone is interested in fixing it.
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I would love a custom (and Rooted) ROM for my Sony GoogleTV box.
Hello,
apologies for posting right after joining.
I've been reading the forum's and was wondering on some input.
I'm interested in a few android TV sticks, and i am wondering if any one has one that successfully works with sky go out of the box?
if so could they recommend the model?, so i would buy this on peoples findings.
a couple of models i have seen are the cx919 and the mk808, but from reading here it looks like they are not compatible with sky go.
any input would be greatly appreciated.
kind regards
Apologies im not sure were this direct question would go in which sub forum?
ceet12 said:
Hello,
apologies for posting right after joining.
I've been reading the forum's and was wondering on some input.
I'm interested in a few android TV sticks, and i am wondering if any one has one that successfully works with sky go out of the box?
if so could they recommend the model?, so i would buy this on peoples findings.
a couple of models i have seen are the cx919 and the mk808, but from reading here it looks like they are not compatible with sky go.
any input would be greatly appreciated.
kind regards
Apologies im not sure were this direct question would go in which sub forum?
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Most android sticks come 'ROOTED' out of the box which apps such as Sky go don't like. So unless you can 'unRoot' your device in a way (apparently there are multiple ways to unroot) that would be compatible w/ Sky go you have very limited options.
Cheers, OP
optimus975 said:
Most android sticks come 'ROOTED' out of the box which apps such as Sky go don't like. So unless you can 'unRoot' your device in a way (apparently there are multiple ways to unroot) that would be compatible w/ Sky go you have very limited options.
Cheers, OP
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Thanks again optimus, hopefully if i choose one of the mentioned above there will be a way of doing it, regards
ps, do you own a android tv stick, if so do you recommend or have any preference on what's the best available?
if anyone still has any input on original question would be great full
thanks
ceet12 said:
Thanks again optimus, hopefully if i choose one of the mentioned above there will be a way of doing it, regards
ps, do you own a android tv stick, if so do you recommend or have any preference on what's the best available?
if anyone still has any input on original question would be great full
thanks
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any recommendations will depend on how much you want to spend and the form factor u need...I have a MK802III (dual-core, 1 GB Ram, Mali400 GPU)...pretty good for normal usage....
If you can spend upto $120 you can get a quad core, 2 GB stick such as MK802IV which should be almost twice as fast the one I have...
Also the android TV devices comes in two form factors - a TV stick with HDMI male port which goes straight into your TV and the other is a box form where you have a small box with cables flying out to your TV.
I personally prefer the TV sticks which are more compact and save on already cluttered TV backsides..
Cheers,
Which is best suited for android tv wireless mouse or air mouse.pls reply as soon as possible
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Which is best suited for android tv wireless mouse or air mouse.pls reply as soon as possible
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I'm also keen to know which of these work best for Sky Go (and how best to unroot / mask root).
I need a little clarification. The Nvidia console is running the same type of android as the tablet but has integration with Android TV. So outside of a little bit of a spec boost why can't android TV be done on the Nvidia shield tablet using Console mode hooked up to a TV via HDMI? I'm really not seeing the difference in the two products other than some specs and hardware.
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I need a little clarification. The Nvidia console is running the same type of android as the tablet but has integration with Android TV. So outside of a little bit of a spec boost why can't android TV be done on the Nvidia shield tablet using Console mode hooked up to a TV via HDMI? I'm really not seeing the difference in the two products other than some specs and hardware.
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I just tried it then with my Xperia Z2 Tablet, I downloaded the apk from: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/leanback-launcher/. Then pressed home and selected it as my launcher. I then plugged my Xbox 360 controller into my OTG Cable, then into the Tablet. I was able to launch Leo's fortune without a hiccup. Try for yourself.
So technically I could do this with a MHL to HDMI adaptor, but im still going to be getting the Nvidia Shield because I want something permanent in my loungeroom
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I just tried it then with my Xperia Z2 Tablet, I downloaded the apk from: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/leanback-launcher/. Then pressed home and selected it as my launcher. I then plugged my Xbox 360 controller into my OTG Cable, then into the Tablet. I was able to launch Leo's fortune without a hiccup. Try for yourself.
So technically I could do this with a MHL to HDMI adaptor, but im still going to be getting the Nvidia Shield because I want something permanent in my loungeroom
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Did you have to root to do this? Also do you only need the launcher apk or any other files? Not sure if all the services would run the same.
My original point is I have the shield tablet not sure why it can't do exactly the same thing as the console.
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Did you have to root to do this? Also do you only need the launcher apk or any other files? Not sure if all the services would run the same.
My original point is I have the shield tablet not sure why it can't do exactly the same thing as the console.
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I do have root but sideloading an APK doesnt require root. Try it yourself.
If you want that full Android TV experience though, I'd go with the Shield TV
I guess I don't k ow why the tablet can't do what the console does. They are so similar.
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Maybe because they're two separate devices that are different things. While I guess I can see what you mean about them being similar, they're different form factors, meant fit different purposes. If you must, install adb drivers and sideload the launcher, or just transfer the apk and install. Tbh though, you're not missing out. True story - it's just a phone without its own screen with a limited launcher. The search function is kind of cool , but nothing amazing. You can say show me movies that won an Oscar in 2012 , or show me movies with Kevin Hart, and it will show you movies, but mostly not what your looking for. I only bought it because ive been streaming games via moonlight on my note 4, and I thought it would be nice to stream them to my tv.
GalaxyWhy said:
I do have root but sideloading an APK doesnt require root. Try it yourself.
If you want that full Android TV experience though, I'd go with the Shield TV
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I did load it but it is t responsive. It goes to update suggestions and then nothing is clickable. Maybe I need another file.
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Maybe because they're two separate devices that are different things. While I guess I can see what you mean about them being similar, they're different form factors, meant fit different purposes. If you must, install adb drivers and sideload the launcher, or just transfer the apk and install. Tbh though, you're not missing out. True story - it's just a phone without its own screen with a limited launcher. The search function is kind of cool , but nothing amazing. You can say show me movies that won an Oscar in 2012 , or show me movies with Kevin Hart, and it will show you movies, but mostly not what your looking for. I only bought it because ive been streaming games via moonlight on my note 4, and I thought it would be nice to stream them to my tv.
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Actually that is what I would like. Contextual search. Appletv is a letdown. Chrome cast has been good but I rather have the interface and the contextual search. I like how androidtv is laid out and interacts with Google now. With that said I already us the tablet so I not going to get the console, which brings me to the reason I am questioning why I can't recreate the same experience. I would like there is more than just the launcher.
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Little bit of a spec boost? At least twice as powerful, and 4K at 60FPS to boot.
It also uses the android TV platform which even though it is based on 5.1.1 it is different then the tablet os.
Also the hardware is different.
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It also uses the android TV platform which even though it is based on 5.1.1 it is different then the tablet os.
Also the hardware is different.
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Beside the spec boost what I want to to flash the android TV platform on my tablet but haven't seen a thread that does this. The lea back launcher is unresponsive when I use it (cannot tap anything on the screen).
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HI,
Is there a way to get a MFI controller to work on Android.
Ive recently swapped from IOS and have a MOGA Rebel that I want to connect to my Pixel XL but cant get it to work.
Thanks in advance.
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HI,
Is there a way to get a MFI controller to work on Android.
Ive recently swapped from IOS and have a MOGA Rebel that I want to connect to my Pixel XL but cant get it to work.
Thanks in advance.
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Greetings and welcome to assist. I can see you have already asked your question in the correct place here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3530264
so I will close this one up
Good Luck
Sawdoctor