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Dish AirTV and Adapter, post your findings! Here's mine...

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?
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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??

Create Shortcut for Specific Activity/Screen?

Good Afternoon!
I'm trying to create some specific shortcuts for some time but until now no succeed. Then I've downloaded the "Oh My Shortcut" app, but I don't know how to fill the fields in the app. Someone konw it?
For example, a have the activity "com.teslacoilsw.launcher.appgroups.GroupAppListActivity". I just know that "com.teslacoilsw.launcher" is the package.
I have the "Shortcut Master" app, with which I got to create the shortcut in the home screen. But this app doesn't appear in the Shortcut Apps List (Home Screen -> New Sortcut).
I thank for any help.

Adriano2015 said:
Good Afternoon! I'm trying to create some specific shortcuts for some time but until now no succeed. Then I've downloaded the "Oh My Shortcut" app, but I don't know how to fill the fields in the app. Someone konw it?...
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I am not sure about how to help with those apps but, here's some helpful information that, I hope, will have the solution to what you are looking for.
The following is a thread for the Shortcut Master.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800117
There's a bunch of apps that are specific to shortcuts and here's a few of them that are really good ones (and even offer free promo codes for XDA members as well as very good support too).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3620031
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3669090
Good Luck!
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Ibuprophen said:
I am not sure about how to help with those apps but, here's some helpful information that, I hope, will have the solution to what you are looking for.
The following is a thread for the Shortcut Master.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2800117
There's a bunch of apps that are specific to shortcuts and here's a few of them that are really good ones (and even offer free promo codes for XDA members as well as very good support too).
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3620031
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3669090
Good Luck!
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Hello, friend! Thanks for the reply. Actually, I have and tried to use the Shortcut Master and the other suggested app won't work for me because I use CM 12.1 (Lollipop based).
One new thing that I've found out today: while I was trying to solve the problem, it came a message saying that the requested command was denied because it is protected.
The strange thing, is that I made the shortcut using the Shortcut Master with the capture tool, but creating the shortcut with the other app results in the message above.
My dilemma is that the Shortcut Master doesn't appear in the Apps List (in the sidebar menu). Thus, I can't use it.
Hugs

Adriano2015 said:
Hello, friend! Thanks for the reply. Actually, I have and tried to use the Shortcut Master and the other suggested app won't work for me because I use CM 12.1 (Lollipop based)...
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If I remember correctly, when I had last used CM12.1 on my GS3, I had began using the Next Launcher (I'm still using now) and that has a Shortcut feature built into the Launcher.
It also allows for App drawer customization for the Shortcuts too.
Many/most Launchers have this feature but, I can only recommend the Next Launcher since I've been using it for a million years LOL!
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Ibuprophen said:
If I remember correctly, when I had last used CM12.1 on my GS3, I had began using the Next Launcher (I'm still using now) and that has a Shortcut feature built into the Launcher.
It also allows for App drawer customization for the Shortcuts too.
Many/most Launchers have this feature but, I can only recommend the Next Launcher since I've been using it for a million years LOL!
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Ok! I'm gonna see it here and will post it here.
Thanks

Firefox Configuration Help

I've been using Firefox as my browser for a long time now. All of a sudden, it is refusing to connect to certain websites that I visit regularly. I get a warning screen that reads, "This Connection is Untrusted."
In the reading that I've done on this, it looks like Firefox now looks to see if there is an https:// in front of the URL. If not, or if there is mixed content, it returns this warning. Sometimes the screen allows you to click a link at the bottom that reads "I understand the risks" and then you can setup a permanent exception to the rules and visit the site without any issue. Other times, they don't give you the option. When that happens there doesn't appear to be any way to get the site to load.
Does anyone know how to turn these warning off? I've looked in about:config, but I haven't found a setting.

jmalmberg said:
I've been using Firefox as my browser for a long time now. All of a sudden, it is refusing to connect to certain websites that I visit regularly. I get a warning screen that reads, "This Connection is Untrusted.". In the reading that I've done on this, it looks like Firefox now looks to see if there is an https:// in front of the URL. If not, or if there is mixed content, it returns this warning. Sometimes the screen allows you to click a link at the bottom that reads "I understand the risks" and then you can setup a permanent exception to the rules and visit the site without any issue. Other times, they don't give you the option. When that happens there doesn't appear to be any way to get the site to load. Does anyone know how to turn these warning off? I've looked in about:config, but I haven't found a setting.
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Are you referring to the Android App or the Windows Software?
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Firefox configuration
Ibuprophen said:
Are you referring to the Android App or the Windows Software?
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Sorry about that. It's the Android app. I'm running it on a Sprint Galaxy Note 4, Android 6.0.1.

jmalmberg said:
Sorry about that. It's the Android app. I'm running it on a Sprint Galaxy Note 4, Android 6.0.1.
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Make sure of date and time

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Make sure of date and time
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Just checked. The date and time are accurate.

Editing build.prop for app compatibility

Hi,
Talking about the GoPro app: play (dot) google (dot) com/store/apps/details?id=com.gopro.smarty
This application is a controller for GoPro cameras, and each camera has it's own compatibilty list. I need to deceive this application into thinking that I have a Google Pixel 2 in order to use it the camera that I have.
The way I'm currently trying to do this is editing my phone's build.prop, but I was hoping that someone might help advise me:
1. is it reasonable to expect that editing build.prop will solve the problem? I know this works for the Play Store compatibility, but I dont know if it's as safe to assume that on an app that's already on the phone.
2. what settings should I be changing in build.prop?
3. I'm also trying to find a clean Pixel 2 build.prop file on 8.0.0, but having some difficulty finding one.
I appreciate any help!

zombieTrain said:
Hi,
Talking about the GoPro app: play (dot) google (dot) com/store/apps/details?id=com.gopro.smarty...
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I rarely ever do this to the build.prop but, I believe that one or more of the following threads should be helpful for what you are looking to do and don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within one of them too.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3376962
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544330
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948558
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3464809
There's more but, those should give you a good start.
Good Luck!
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Uc browser with apk editor

I tried all new versions of Uc browser but i am still using 10.8.0, because we can resume download by changing links. App size and response are good too, but there are some issues . Like limitation of 10 tabs, asking permission every time you play a video.
So i was wondering if we can edit old version to open 20 tabs like new version or we can copy paste some file from new version to do that, in apk editor pro (android).
If removing video play permission and disabling cloud download option is possible, that will be a plus.
Plz only reply on this topic. Dont reply like use new version or that browser or something else.

vikass17 said:
I tried all new versions of Uc browser but i am still using 10.8.0, because we can resume download by changing links..........
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I don't use this browser myself and there's no way to apply the changes from the new release to an older version without the source code from places like Github and others.
You may be able to obtain some member guidance within the following threads that's specific to the UC Browser.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3086944
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3239911
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3111471
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3150284
I'll check to see if there's additional threads regarding the Tab Limitations and if it can be modified but, while I do, see if you can obtain some member guidance within one of the above tabs.
I don't do this often and it may take some time before i can get to it...
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@vikass17, There's approx 30+ versions between the version your currently using and latest release.
If you go to the following link...
https://www.apkmirror.com/uploads/?q=uc-browser
... There's a list of them all.
I know that this may take time but, it would actually be quicker for you to go through them and see if there's a version where this Tab Limitation stops.
Please let me know which one...
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I have checked all versions. This was the last version where they supported download resume by creating dltemp files, from that you can resume download even after months by changing links.
I used the exact site for trying all versions.

vikass17 said:
I have checked all versions. .........
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Does the threads that I had last provided you work on the new version of the UC Browser?
I believe all of them have a way to resume a download for this browser.
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Does the threads that I had last provided you work on the new version of the UC Browser?
I believe all of them have a way to resume a download for this browser.
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Yes, i checked latest version download resume is back, but still if it's possible i want to use old version. Modified version gives a sense of pride too (if you know what i mean

In newer versions size is gone 41mb from 16 mb, there are too many ads (like free mx player) everywhere, and some minor features are missing. All this makes older version more attractive.
And i wanted to know for sure if its really possible or not, so i can try on other apps.
I have done simple things like changing background or sounds, removing ads and some features with moderate success (and it really feels nice). Its like a version of app just for you.

vikass17 said:
In newer versions size is gone 41mb from 16 mb, there are too many..........
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It looks like this feature cannot be modified on the current version because of the DRM Security they placed within the app.
This security makes it a challenge because of the Kotlin dependencies that are still being worked on by iBotPeaches for the Apktool.
I may not be able to do much besides changing the version of the older working one to the current version.
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