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
Behold_this said:
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.
maamdroid said:
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
maamdroid said:
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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napogi said:
Has anybody been successful at rooting this device?
Sent from my SM-G935T using Tapatalk
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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.
rodri157 said:
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?
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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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?
d-pyron said:
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??
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Boohoo, the nbc streaming app is not infinity compatible. Anyone find another app to get the live on this tablet. Or have the apk for the nbc app?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
ricardo-droid said:
Boohoo, the nbc streaming app is not infinity compatible. Anyone find another app to get the live on this tablet. Or have the apk for the nbc app?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using Tapatalk 2
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I would email the developers and ask about it. And I'll look it up on my phone real quick
EDIT: But in the meantime...have at it: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3NObuszHotlZElDakhCQWJOd0k/edit
EDIT2: Sharing permissions fixed
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Here's a direct download link for the NBC apk. I'll put it on mediafire or something in a bit, but this will do for now.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ib58i9dgbxzcn74/nbc.portal_143.apk
I just tested it on my Infinity and it works fine although it was definitely meant for a smaller screen.
Enjoy!
Yahoo Messanger = also DONT WORK on Infinity
Can someone install and do Voice+ Video chat using YAHOO MESSANGER on Infinity....
Seems when I install , the BASE yahoo ( without abiltiy to do video chats ) works ok
then when I try to install the " YAHOO VIDEO ADD_ON" , i get error = " not compatable with this version of hardware and or software"
its weird = as i have a Samsung Note with ICS = and yahoo works well even with video and voice
seems SKYPE works GREAT = all ther features , and functions ....................
can anyone help ?? any dev's ?
thanks in advance
Awesome app KillerG! Can anyone get the APK for the NBC Live Extra App? That app will have ALL the videos available for streaming video for the Olympics. Over 3500 hours worth when all said and done.
Lastly, anyone getting slow motion audio in the video section?
This is what I did: (jankey I know)
1) Install the app you want on your phone
2) Use ES File Manager (or similar) to back up the application (ES stores it in /sdcard/backups
3) Share that file (Google Drive, gMail, etc)
4) Download and install to your tablet.
Took me under 5 minutes once I figured it out. A lot less time than waiting for the developer to do something about it!
Live Extra apk link
I tried several of the Live Extra apk files, but most of them once installed still said they needed to be updated. Well, once I clicked "update" it went straight to the Play store and said it was not compatible.
I did some searching and found a apk file. I have successfully downloaded, installed and tried the app. It works fine on my Infinity tablet.
I can't post a link, so pm me for it.
Hope I did this right and you can download it from my dropbox folder.
Cheers!
Go USA!
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dfree71 said:
I tried several of the Live Extra apk files, but most of them once installed still said they needed to be updated. Well, once I clicked "update" it went straight to the Play store and said it was not compatible.
I did some searching and found a apk file. I have successfully downloaded, installed and tried the app. It works fine on my Infinity tablet.
I can't post a link, so you will have to pm me for it.
Cheers!
Go USA!
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xRevilatioNx, I had issue with sound when I first installed app. I closed the app, went to my task manager and found some "musicfx" running... well, I ended that particular app, musicfx... reopened the live extra app and video and audio were working fine. May work for you as well.
Sent! Thanks
Olympics on TF700 Infinity
I just logged into my Xfinitytv.comcast.com account and went to nbcolympics.com and watch the Olympics. I don't think you need any sort of special application. I've watched various TV shows on my Infinity and other Android apps as well as my wife's iPad and my PC. It just works.
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I just logged into my Xfinitytv.comcast.com account and went to nbcolympics.com and watch the Olympics. I don't think you need any sort of special application. I've watched various TV shows on my Infinity and other Android apps as well as my wife's iPad and my PC. It just works.
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I've trued all the apks including the one off my og transformer. Each stream plays correctly for 5 sec then goes slow mo. Anykne else?
dfree71 said:
I tried several of the Live Extra apk files, but most of them once installed still said they needed to be updated. Well, once I clicked "update" it went straight to the Play store and said it was not compatible.
I did some searching and found a apk file. I have successfully downloaded, installed and tried the app. It works fine on my Infinity tablet.
I can't post a link, so pm me for it.
Hope I did this right and you can download it from my dropbox folder.
Cheers!
Go USA!
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xRevilatioNx, I had issue with sound when I first installed app. I closed the app, went to my task manager and found some "musicfx" running... well, I ended that particular app, musicfx... reopened the live extra app and video and audio were working fine. May work for you as well.
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Where did you go? I sent you a PM yesterday
gottahavit said:
I've trued all the apks including the one off my og transformer. Each stream plays correctly for 5 sec then goes slow mo. Anykne else?
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This is exactly what happens to me with every version I try, including pulling the .APK off my galaxy nexus, which works fine on the phone. No matter what I try, I get about five second of video, and the slow motion video and sound. Very frustrating.
Look at running apps
gottahavit said:
I've trued all the apks including the one off my og transformer. Each stream plays correctly for 5 sec then goes slow mo. Anykne else?
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When I installed the app on my infinity tablet, it was in slow mo.. at first. But I found an app called musicfx or something like that running in the background. Once I disabled that, the app worked fine. audio and video worked great. Been watching olympics since 4 a.m. this morning.
How do you disable it? I pm'd you for the NBC Live Extra APK. I know everyone heard back from you my friend.
gottahavit said:
I've trued all the apks including the one off my og transformer. Each stream plays correctly for 5 sec then goes slow mo. Anykne else?
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I had this same issue on the Acer A700 the fix is to have the Olympic app running and when it slows down go into the square task manager on the bottom left, select something else and once that loads go back into task manager and select Olympic app and it will be normal speed.
You have to do this whenever you switch channels, a pain but a temporary fix.
Just turned on the app this morning. A "update" popped up and said goto Play store to get newer version. Obviously we can't because it tells us it's not compatible.
Can anyone get the updated APK? I'm hoping the update fixes the video feed.
UPDATE: without the newer version it won't let us in the app! So we definitely need the APK to continue enjoying the app... Ugh
Check your Pm's Killer G ;D
xRevilatioNx said:
Just turned on the app this morning. A "update" popped up and said goto Play store to get newer version. Obviously we can't because it tells us it's not compatible.
Can anyone get the updated APK? I'm hoping the update fixes the video feed.
UPDATE: without the newer version it won't let us in the app! So we definitely need the APK to continue enjoying the app... Ugh
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I have the latest, still does same thing
How did you get the latest!?
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How did you get the latest!?
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I downloaded it on my tf101 and then pulled the apk
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.
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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??
Enviado desde mi Nexus 4 usando Tapatalk 4
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
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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
Anyone tried casting your screen to chromecast ?
I tried using the MirrorEnabler method, but it told me there were some essential files missing, and that I might need to flash a custom ROM to be able to cast it.
Has anyone been successful with casting on the Stock ROM ? If not does anyone know what files i'll need to push, in order to get MirrorEnabler to do its thing ?
Any help appreciated !
Thanks
crazyjc81 said:
Anyone tried casting your screen to chromecast ?
I tried using the MirrorEnabler method, but it told me there were some essential files missing, and that I might need to flash a custom ROM to be able to cast it.
Has anyone been successful with casting on the Stock ROM ? If not does anyone know what files i'll need to push, in order to get MirrorEnabler to do its thing ?
Any help appreciated !
Thanks
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The stock rom actually has casting built in. Swipe the right menu and all the way on the bottom when your device detects the chromecast should be a icon that says cast screen
TekGodRockinLoud said:
The stock rom actually has casting built in. Swipe the right menu and all the way on the bottom when your device detects the chromecast should be a icon that says cast screen
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This was not enabled in Kitkat.
Is it tested working in Lollipop? i refer to full chromecast mirroring.
Yeah i couldnt find that option either. Havent updated to Lollipop yet. Hope its enabled on that
Anyone with LP confirm screencasting?
The tile is there but when clicking it it results in no devices found.
bjarnehe said:
The tile is there but when clicking it it results in no devices found.
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Same for me, cast icon present on official lolipop update but no device found
lioo said:
Same for me, cast icon present on official lolipop update but no device found
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Same here... is a big bummer for me!!!
Carlos
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Chaleman said:
Same here... is a big bummer for me!!!
Carlos
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Well, I just tried tihs and it works... http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
Although, I tried it on a monitor, not a TV, so I'm not sure if the audio works... I will try it later or perhaps someone can jump ahead before i get home
Carlos
lioo said:
Same for me, cast icon present on official lolipop update but no device found
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WORKS ! I don't know if an update are come but it's works ! (I'm in testing phase without sd card... i hope is not the reason)
Yup this works now!
Google added chromecast support for the tablet
Tried it today. It's awesome! ?
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Mirror casting with shield tablet using Chromecast sucks. I know Chromecast isnt designed for lagless mirroring. Playing and casting videos from your storage is really laggy.
I wished I bought Microsoft wireless display adapter instead. Based on the reviews, it seems to have the highest chance as a cable free solution to the HDMI cable.
Been looking for 2 things:
1. If anyone's actually tried NST with MS WIDI adapter, how was it?
2. Can a Chromecast be hacked to perform like a WIDI adapter, so that the content streaming won't have to go through WiFi and internet?
Hope someone could help. Thanks​!
Hey,
I made a litte implementation for LG's IR Sensors for the app One to remote them all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56024019&postcount=594
bastianjoel said:
Hey,
I made a litte implementation for LG's IR Sensors of One to remote them all.
Please give feedback if it works. Currently I don't have a TV at home :silly:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56024019&postcount=594
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Doesn't seem to do anything on my G2. GUI etc works I suppose, but doesn't do anything to TV, DirecTV etc.
If I hold the IR sensor before a camera I can see that there is something sending.. I will have a look on it today again.
I've fixed the problem! It's now working.
khaytsus said:
Doesn't seem to do anything on my G2. GUI etc works I suppose, but doesn't do anything to TV, DirecTV etc.
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How does this fare on Aosp roms?
You need to test it. You defenitly need to install a Quickremote SDK but anyway. For me it wasn't working because the SDK I used wasn't able to send raw IR pattern..
You need to test it and if it doesn't work search for a SDK that support it. (I didn't find one so I'm back on stock) [emoji53]
Is there an updated link for the fixed apk? Would like to try this out
It's the same link like before
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/2970295/com.nibdev.otrtav2-1.apk
bastianjoel said:
I've fixed the problem! It's now working.
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Yep, I did a quick test on my DirecTV box and it toggled power. Now to figure out how to actually use it.. I guess you draw your own layouts, plugging in available buttons. I haven't looked beyond the raw database yet.
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I guess I must be stupid but I cant figure out how to do anything except send a code from the list. Can't make a layout, and not quite sure how the HTML thing works.
khaytsus said:
Yep, I did a quick test on my DirecTV box and it toggled power. Now to figure out how to actually use it.. I guess you draw your own layouts, plugging in available buttons. I haven't looked beyond the raw database yet.
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I guess I must be stupid but I cant figure out how to do anything except send a code from the list. Can't make a layout, and not quite sure how the HTML thing works.
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Please ask that in the original thread i think they can help you better
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2271113
Anybody able to use Hulu and play it? I can stream it to my Chromecast, but I can't play it on the Mate 9. My mate 9 isn't rooted or anything. It can play the advertisements, but after the ads the screen is dark. Anybody have similar experience?
Network instabilities apart, It happened to me for a while on a Samsung galaxy tab A 2016 10.1 running marshmallow. It stopped after webview got updated.
It can be related, but I ain't sure. Haven't experienced anything similar on the mate 9, but since on nougat webview is handled directly from chrome, just for the sake of testing, go to developer options and check out which webview implementation you are using. If it is chrome stable, install chrome dev or canary on the play store and change webview according to it.
Another small option that is worth trying is "enable multi-process webview".
Still stuck
clmbtti said:
Network instabilities apart, It happened to me for a while on a Samsung galaxy tab A 2016 10.1 running marshmallow. It stopped after webview got updated.
It can be related, but I ain't sure. Haven't experienced anything similar on the mate 9, but since on nougat webview is handled directly from chrome, just for the sake of testing, go to developer options and check out which webview implementation you are using. If it is chrome stable, install chrome dev or canary on the play store and change webview according to it.
Another small option that is worth trying is "enable multi-process webview".
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THANKS FOR THE INSITE! Really learned a bit by diving into those dev settings. Sadly didn't work in either case.
Ever verify a solution for this problem (O.P)?
I wonder if our slissues are the same.
US Mate 9
Current ROM
Current Hulu Build
Everything works but the show. Even stranger...I get navigation, pre-rolls, and the icon in the player (NBC, or ABC, Fox...Whatever) and if I seek on the OSD the thumbnails show the scene. All of that and yet the screen is black, aside from said logo.
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Just enabled CLOSED CAPTION to see if it were somehow playing behind a black box, of sorts, and it wasn't. C.C. revealed that the show or movie simply won't start. It does all the other roll and the screen goes to the player, but their player won't initiate no matter what I do.
Same hulu won't play
Just got the Mate 9, MHA-L29 and I am unable to watch Hulu, black screen forever, any fixes out there??
mvjunkie said:
Just got the Mate 9, MHA-L29 and I am unable to watch Hulu, black screen forever, any fixes out there??
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I wish I could say yes but I haven't found a resolution yet
worldsoutro said:
I wish I could say yes but I haven't found a resolution yet
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GOOD NEWS. After an hour with Hulu support on chat they were able to resolve the issue. They have to change the player that your phone uses. They tried a few different ones and finally it worked. Been playing various shows now with no problem. So when you talk to them tell them they need to switch your mobile devices app player
It's an internal player thing, they change the app inside the hulu app itself.
mvjunkie said:
GOOD NEWS. After an hour with Hulu support on chat they were able to resolve the issue. They have to change the player that your phone uses. They tried a few different ones and finally it worked. Been playing various shows now with no problem. So when you talk to them tell them they need to switch your mobile devices app player
It's an internal player thing, they change the app inside the hulu app itself.
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Is it something we can do?
worldsoutro said:
I wish I could say yes but I haven't found a resolution yet
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worldsoutro said:
Is it something we can do?
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Unfortunately not, let's say the app receives an x264 stream from Hulu, they have to change it on their end so the server pushes a different format the Mate 9 supports.
solution to mate 9 not playing hulu.
worldsoutro said:
Same hulu won't play
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Just go to your phone settings on your Huawei mate 9. go to apps/hulu and force stop. Then try hulu app again. should work.....
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mvjunkie said:
Unfortunately not, let's say the app receives an x264 stream from Hulu, they have to change it on their end so the server pushes a different format the Mate 9 supports.
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Just go to your phone settings on your Huawei mate 9. go to apps/hulu and force stop. Then try hulu app again. should work.....
solution to mate 9 not playing hulu.
worldsoutro said:
I wish I could say yes but I haven't found a resolution yet
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Try going to settings /apps/hulu/force stop. and try hulu app again.
Zer0exposure said:
Just go to your phone settings on your Huawei mate 9. go to apps/hulu and force stop. Then try hulu app again. should work.....
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Just go to your phone settings on your Huawei mate 9. go to apps/hulu and force stop. Then try hulu app again. should work.....
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I tried that 100 times while on support with Hulu, with no luck. It wasn't until they told me they had to change the player that it started working. I can tell the stream coming to my Mate 9 is different because I can no longer toggle the quality option, it sets the resolution depending on the available bandwidth.
I contacted them and implemented the fix but the quality looks like crap. I might be getting rid of the phone since it has many quirks that kind of irk me. Gonna miss the battery life though.
I called and they need to change the player on the backside but the quality really isn't good
I finally got it working. I can select quality, etc.
Ended up flashing to B183. I have the 6GB version now from China. So I went from China->International->USA (C567)
Now on 183, works perfectly. I was extremely surprised
Let me know if anyone gets it to work on the 181 firmware.
sledgie said:
I finally got it working. I can select quality, etc.
Ended up flashing to B183. I have the 6GB version now from China. So I went from China->International->USA (C567)
Now on 183, works perfectly. I was extremely surprised
Let me know if anyone gets it to work on the 181 firmware.
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How did you rebrand to c567?
There's a main thread around here somewhere about "rebranding".