I recently bought a Lenovo Yoga Pad 3 Plus and installed Lineage 14.1 with TWRP. I've rooted the tablet with Magisk systemless, and it passes safetynet and has L1 certification for widevine. Despite that, Netflix and Amazon Video still won't play in HD. Is there something I'm missing, or will those apps simply not work in HD on Lineage? My bootloader is unlocked, if that makes a difference. Any help is appreciated.
Can anyone help me?
Still haven't figured this out...
Best course of action is, cancel your Netflix subscription and let them know why you did it. Netflix is the most arrogant company when it comes to Android devices. I never had a problem with any other streaming service, but Netflix does not steam HD content even to devices that run stock ROMs if those devices were not tested and certified by Netflix. PEAK ARROGANCE. Just dump this useless service. There are alternatives.
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When is Android getting a Netflix app that supports streaming?
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iOS and WP7 have it? Why not Android?
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I have a Netflix account that begs to be streamed on my 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab.
My Tab works fine with several video streaming sites - but Netflix refuses to install directly from their web site...saying that my device is not supported.
I understand the process. But I'm growing a strong resentment of Netflix's attitude about this whole thing. They imply that they just haven't certified that the Galaxy Tab is compatible with their streaming service. Yet many comparable android devices are. Sheesh, how long could it take to check that out?
I have a feeling that Netflix has made a deal somewhere to delay or obfuscate the use of devices competitive to the iPad (or maybe some other tablet). Who knows?
But it is frustrating to say the least.
i had read somewhere that netflix did not want to release it until all problems were worked out, and since there are many different versions of Android (EVO, DESIREHD, NEXUS) they wanted to have a universal. To say the least android required more from the dev team. Should be out very soon, but if not im sure there are leaks somewhere.
Heyguys couldn't find anything on search is there a way to watch Netflix on my gtab?
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Playon
I use playon. It works for me.
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If you are mostly interested in TV shows you can do what I did and get TV Shows Stream. Try the free version first of course . The full version costs $4 but well worth it to me. I was really bummed about Netflix not working until I got this instead. It's great.
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i also use PLAYON and TV Shows Stream. Best software out there for it. But I also do use Tversity
netflix IS working on an android app. i dont know when it is going to be released or what stage of development its in. i do know from reading around that netflix hired and put a team together of android developers.
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netflix IS working on an android app. i dont know when it is going to be released or what stage of development its in. i do know from reading around that netflix hired and put a team together of android developers.
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From what I've red the main hold up is DRM. It looks like newer snapdragon devices will get it first because qualcomm has made steps to secure their processors.
My question is for anyone who already has the Transformer. I understand that it will connect to your desktop, as a mirror. Does this work for Netflix? If you have Netflix on your computer and you connect the Transformer to it, will it stream through properly?
Also, can you connect to your computer if you are at work, or just away from home, or is it when only on the same home network? Not sure I've ever seen this question answered specifically.
Thanks for your info.......
Yes, using the built in software, it should be fast enough. nascar.com uses a very flash heavy app for ausio/raceview and when I use splashtop on my iphone, it works perfectly with audio and their live 3d video with no stuttering.
Cool, thanks......should suffice until the Netflix app gets ok'ed.......
Semi-related question: Are we sure about, hoping for, or excluding the possibility of the NetFlix App coming to this device? I remember some big controversy about most Android devices not being able to run NetFlix due to DRM or something?
The Nvidia Tegra 2 processor basically lacks the hardware DRM required by the RIAA. They have ridiculous requirement, but Netflix has stated it is in the works. Motorola has been OK'd and it sounds like Netflix will come on a device by device basis.
Hopefully some devs will be able to get the Xoom version running on this tab (if it comes to the Xoom, or other Tegra device). Apparently DRM is built into Honeycomb, so I'm the hardware limitation wont matter. It seems like a better way to implement DRM anyway, it seems like it would make the applications more universal.
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Hopefully some devs will be able to get the Xoom version running on this tab (if it comes to the Xoom, or other Tegra device). Apparently DRM is built into Honeycomb, so I'm the hardware limitation wont matter. It seems like a better way to implement DRM anyway, it seems like it would make the applications more universal.
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There won't be a "Xoom" version. There will be a Honeycomb version, which will run on the Transformer, the Iconia, and the Xoom.
You wont be able to just go to the Netflix website and stream, they use Microsoft Silverlight for the DRM streaming
Currently only Snapdragon processors will have Netflix support
Here is a quote about Netflix and the Tegra 2 from January, 2011
"Netflix is using the Tegra 2 development platform to bring the Netflix experience to Android super phones and tablets. We're working closely with NVIDIA to ensure Netflix takes full advantage of Tegra's outstanding acceleration and security capabilities." -- Greg Peters, Vice President, Product Development at Netflix
http://pressroom.nvidia.com/easyir/...prid=704926&releasejsp=release_157&xhtml=true
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There won't be a "Xoom" version. There will be a Honeycomb version, which will run on the Transformer, the Iconia, and the Xoom.
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I was referring to the post above me stating it will be on a device by device basis. While I think it's stupid to do that, it's happened before. Think Skype.
So I caved and I booted up my internet communications and connectivity network desktop machine and hit Amazon. After days of weighing my options I decided on getting the Fire HD 10. I bought a Fire Hd 8 for my mom for Christmas and she loves it and with the HD 10 having slightly better specs and the ability to root I decided to buy it, the Canadian version. I figure with the Amazon branding support and updates would be more frequent than if I opted for a no-name tablet with "better" specs.
Also, I have poor vision and wanted more screen real estate. I have a Tab S 8.4 but battery life isn't great on it. So is the Fire HD 10 gonna be much of an upgrade from that?
Also my original question, are many of you just happy with leaving it alone? I mean after installing Google Play of course.
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...my original question, are many of you just happy with leaving it alone? I mean after installing Google Play of course.
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By and large, yes. Having said that, I've changed the setting to minimize advertising. I've also added the Hacker's Keyboard because the Fire keyboard totally suxs!
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By and large, yes. Having said that, I've changed the setting to minimize advertising. I've also added the Hacker's Keyboard because the Fire keyboard totally suxs!
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As far as I know my tablet won't have ads. It's the Canadian version. And yea, will be using Swiftkey keyboard likely. Is the Hacker's keyboard in the store?
Checked. It is.
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So I caved and I booted up my internet communications and connectivity network desktop machine and hit Amazon. After days of weighing my options I decided on getting the Fire HD 10. I bought a Fire Hd 8 for my mom for Christmas and she loves it and with the HD 10 having slightly better specs and the ability to root I decided to buy it, the Canadian version. I figure with the Amazon branding support and updates would be more frequent than if I opted for a no-name tablet with "better" specs.
Also, I have poor vision and wanted more screen real estate. I have a Tab S 8.4 but battery life isn't great on it. So is the Fire HD 10 gonna be much of an upgrade from that?
Also my original question, are many of you just happy with leaving it alone? I mean after installing Google Play of course.
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I had a TabPro 8.4, which is similar to Tab S but with an LCD screen, before buying the Fire HD 10.
The Fire HD 10 is not really an upgrade as compared to the Samsung, it has a lower quality display, cheaper build (reflective screen, for example) and is quite a lot thicker. However, there are some areas where it's better - mainly much better battery life and performance (providing you debloat it using the methods detailed on these forums). You have to remember that the Fire HD is a third of the price to the Tab S3 in the 10'' size, and it's great value for money in that respect. I've been really pleased with mine.
I haven't rooted my tablet because in the past on rooted devices, I've had trouble with apps such as Netflix. I did try installing google services, but in my experience it made performance worse and the tablet got warmer, so I went back to having a clean, google free and bloat free setup. I do miss a few google apps, but I use YouTube Vanced for YouTube and Kiwi Browser as my main browser, both of which are better than the Google equivalents anyway.
I would consider rooting if I knew it wouldn't break the likes of Netflix, Prime Video and BBC iPlayer, if only to use apps such as Adaway and Afwall.
Using the HD8 here. 2017 model for my wife, and 2018 model for me. Bought them all without ads to begin with so that was never an issue.
Got the Google Play Store and using the LauncherHijack so I can run the Nova Launcher and widgets on my Fire.
No rooting necessary with all that. Of course, at first there was no root, but even with the ability now, I have no desire to go there.
I would say I liked my fire 10 2017 without root but I love it with root. Rooting and debloating is like a night and day difference in terms of performance. No delay when I hit the home button and actual multitasking!
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I would say I liked my fire 10 2017 without root but I love it with root. Rooting and debloating is like a night and day difference in terms of performance. No delay when I hit the home button and actual multitasking!
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Is yours the Canadian version? I may end up rooting, I always do in the end. LOL
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Is yours the Canadian version? I may end up rooting, I always do in the end. LOL
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No. It's not the ADs that made it slow. It's all the applications on it (that I wasn't using) taking up ram. Before debloating I would sit from 150M to 200M ram free. Now I can see up to 900M sometime
I have a Fire HD 10 that is NOT rooted and I'm delighted with the performance and capabilities. Here are the things that I've done to it to improvement the experience...
Install Google Services (including the Play Store)
Using adb I did a "pm hide" to disable lockscreen ads and "pm hide" some of the internal apps to debloat it without needing to root it.
Installed Google Home to activate casting to a chromecast.
Installed GBoard keyboard.
Remove the lockscreen ads without root:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/a-t3820744
"Hide" Amazon apps to "debloat" it without needing root:
(this thread will list the options to hide)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/adb-shell-pm-hide-bloat-amazon-t3221466
Technically, the Amazon apps are still installed so in the strictest sense it isn't debloating it, but the results are comparable... those apps that have been hidden aren't running in the background and are only taking up space..
Using this approach, no need to root, and it is a simple matter of resetting the device to bring it back to factory.
WillysJeepMan said:
I have a Fire HD 10 that is NOT rooted and I'm delighted with the performance and capabilities. Here are the things that I've done to it to improvement the experience...
Install Google Services (including the Play Store)
Using adb I did a "pm hide" to disable lockscreen ads and "pm hide" some of the internal apps to debloat it without needing to root it.
Installed Google Home to activate casting to a chromecast.
Installed GBoard keyboard.
Remove the lockscreen ads without root:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hd8-hd10/general/a-t3820744
"Hide" Amazon apps to "debloat" it without needing root:
(this thread will list the options to hide)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/amazon-fire/general/adb-shell-pm-hide-bloat-amazon-t3221466
Technically, the Amazon apps are still installed so in the strictest sense it isn't debloating it, but the results are comparable... those apps that have been hidden aren't running in the background and are only taking up space..
Using this approach, no need to root, and it is a simple matter of resetting the device to bring it back to factory.
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Similar experience with a 2018 HD 8. I have made a few additional tweeks including replacing the stock launcher w/Nova. I own numerous other Android gizmos that are unlocked, rooted and/or running a custom ROM. Control is nice but there's an ongoing maintenance component (varies by device) and the headache of apps that detect root. Overall rather happy the HD 8 as-is ... but I do have other choices.
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By and large, yes. Having said that, I've changed the setting to minimize advertising. I've also added the Hacker's Keyboard because the Fire keyboard totally suxs!
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I ended up installing the Play Store so I could use my beloved Swiftkey.
I also have the Canadian version with hands free Alexa. Is that normal? As mention earlier tho my email is connected to my US and my Canadian Amazon accounts. Maybe you were able to do this when Amazon first opened.
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I also have the Canadian version with hands free Alexa. Is that normal? As mention earlier tho my email is connected to my US and my Canadian Amazon accounts. Maybe you were able to do this when Amazon first opened.
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Canadian vs US vs UK is irrelevant w.r.t. Alexa.
No, I am not happy without root. I would like to backup the entire system with apps on my own so that if something happens I can reinstall. Of course wtih root , I would also like TWRP. I would like to find out how to do this without changing my current HD 10 (2017). I am not looking to root to make changes in the current OS. Anyone know if this can be done?
Something similar to LineageOS, with minimal bloat and lag. I'm thinking of buying this, but seeing people having issues with performance just from switching apps and rotating orientations, which shouldn't really be happening considering the specs on this thing.
Sorry to not quite answer your question, but as a P11 Plus owner I'd advise against purchasing it.
Software support is atrocious. It should be much smoother with the hardware it has, but feels overall laggy. We're still stuck on A11 and they should only begin to roll A12 soon(TM) now that A13 is already out, and that's probably the end for this device's support. Not even 12L.
There's very little in the way of custom ROMs or I'd already have flashed mine.
I'd pick whatever I could afford from Samsung if I were shopping for a tablet today. Even the A8 seems better.
It's THAT bad? would it really be worse than my 2015 Nvidia Shield K1?
Does the P11 Plus not have any stock roms at all?
Does the A8 have stock roms?
I mean all I want to do on it is watch video files, streaming, basic web browsing, read comics... just absolute bare bones stuff. how bad could it be for that stuff?
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I mean all I want to do on it is watch video files, streaming, basic web browsing, read comics... just absolute bare bones stuff. how bad could it be for that stuff?
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It's ok for watching videos and reading comics. I use Mx Player and Tachiyomi.
Browsing is overall sluggish. I tried using a bluetooth mouse to help but it feels laggy. It's just better to browse on whatever smartphone you have.
Flashing custom ROMs is a bad idea if you want to stream anything as you'd lose widevine L1.
MultiKoopa said:
It's THAT bad? would it really be worse than my 2015 Nvidia Shield K1?
Does the P11 Plus not have any stock roms at all?
Does the A8 have stock roms?
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If you care about software, it's bad. Not worthless bad, but annoyingly bad.
Video decoding and rendering works well. Network, storage, audio, bluetooth works good.
There's nothing too wrong with it that makes it unusable. It's just slower than it should be for the hardware it has and software is outdated despite being a relatively new device.
Not sure about the situation of roms on the A8. Samsungs are bad for flashing in general. I wouldn't flash it anyway as losing Widevine L1 is a big no on a tablet used for watching videos.
I checked now and it also seems to still be on A11, so it's also bad over there.
Eh, Android tablet landscape looks ugly.
If you want it go for it, but be mindful software support (either official or custom) isn't great, is all.
I wasn't and ended up a bit disappointed.
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It's ok for watching videos and reading comics. I use Mx Player and Tachiyomi.
Browsing is overall sluggish. I tried using a bluetooth mouse to help but it feels laggy. It's just better to browse on whatever smartphone you have.
Flashing custom ROMs is a bad idea if you want to stream anything as you'd lose widevine L1.
If you care about software, it's bad. Not worthless bad, but annoyingly bad.
Video decoding and rendering works well. Network, storage, audio, bluetooth works good.
There's nothing too wrong with it that makes it unusable. It's just slower than it should be for the hardware it has and software is outdated despite being a relatively new device.
Not sure about the situation of roms on the A8. Samsungs are bad for flashing in general. I wouldn't flash it anyway as losing Widevine L1 is a big no on a tablet used for watching videos.
I checked now and it also seems to still be on A11, so it's also bad over there.
Eh, Android tablet landscape looks ugly.
If you want it go for it, but be mindful software support (either official or custom) isn't great, is all.
I wasn't and ended up a bit disappointed.
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Uh, there are definitely custom roms with Widevine L1 support
As a p11 plus owner .I think it's a great tablet..does everything I need from it..just received android 12..
Aß a Xiaoxin pad plus owner I can say ZUI Rom (Chinese version) is much more fluent then international rom
If English is just fine for you, then go with that xiaoxin, it's a subbrand of Lenovo. Yes it has playstore. But don't buy the one that has a global rom preinstalled, the are ****ty according to some posts here
Hmm. Lenovo has a 1 month return policy. And there's this tool: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...mate-app-manager-debloat-tool-tweaks.4147837/
I'll see how it is.
Are there no really no roms for the US Plus version?