Don’t know much about how compatibility is determined on the play store weather it’s up to the developer to say a device isn’t compatible. But I noticed on launch day nothing was really blocked due to compatibility but yesterday most of Gameloft’s library disappeared for me was curious if anyone was able to try Dungeon Hunter 4 & Order and Chaos on the shield.
Anyone have insight on why certain apps are being blocked?
It's a new device and normally will have to wait for game updates before certain company's list the Shield as compatible (its the game developers that enable compatibility lists on their Google dev accounts).
I do know Modern Combat 4 will work with controls on Sheild as its recently been updated with HID support but whether it's available to download is another story.
For now your probably better off sideloading games from another droid you own (if you do).
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cloudsever said:
Don’t know much about how compatibility is determined on the play store weather it’s up to the developer to say a device isn’t compatible. But I noticed on launch day nothing was really blocked due to compatibility but yesterday most of Gameloft’s library disappeared for me was curious if anyone was able to try Dungeon Hunter 4 & Order and Chaos on the shield.
Anyone have insight on why certain apps are being blocked?
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App developers can change their games compatibility. Gameloft, in general, doesn't support controller on many games, so I wouldn't be surprised if they started marking them as incompatible.
Do you happen to have a rooted phone or tablet? If you do you can download the games to that device and back them up with titanium backup. Then you can export the backup and import it to your shield if you have rooted your shield. You might be able to just pull the apk out of the titanium backup and sideload it on the shield if you have not or don't want to root the shield.
I did this exact thing with the game Avadon to get it on my Kindle Fire when I had that. It isn't pirating since you own the game and a lot of the time games will work on unsupported devices this way. Once you have them installed they typically show up in the market but will still say unsupported and not allow you to update them.
I would imagine without controller support those games would need an app like Gamekeyboard and root to emulate touch controls with the physical buttons. I am currently using that app to play Final Fantasy Dimensions with the Shield. The only thing I cannot do with the physical controls is browse the inventory out of combat. In combat and walking around I can use the physical controls fully. It's pretty awesome.
Evo_shift, how did you root the Shield? Thanks!
Edit: nvm, saw the thread.
Yeah, I was wondering why I couldn't find Modern Combat 4!
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Do you happen to have a rooted phone or tablet? If you do you can download the games to that device and back them up with titanium backup. Then you can export the backup and import it to your shield if you have rooted your shield. You might be able to just pull the apk out of the titanium backup and sideload it on the shield if you have not or don't want to root the shield.
I did this exact thing with the game Avadon to get it on my Kindle Fire when I had that. It isn't pirating since you own the game and a lot of the time games will work on unsupported devices this way. Once you have them installed they typically show up in the market but will still say unsupported and not allow you to update them.
I would imagine without controller support those games would need an app like Gamekeyboard and root to emulate touch controls with the physical buttons. I am currently using that app to play Final Fantasy Dimensions with the Shield. The only thing I cannot do with the physical controls is browse the inventory out of combat. In combat and walking around I can use the physical controls fully. It's pretty awesome.
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Don't need root to sideload from one phone to another (or tablet or shield).
ES File Explorer supports backing up apps to .apk without root permissions. From there you just copy the APK onto the shield, launch it in a file browser and android will install. No root required.
As for final fantasy. I guess no out of combat inventory is annoying, but at least you do have native touch.
My brother had a kindle fire, we used the ES file explorer method and since then have rooted the device, added the play store and a custom launcher. Shame that you have to do those mods but once you have its definitely a bargain. Missing bluetooth and camera etc, but its cheap and runs most things pretty well we've found.
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Don't need root to sideload from one phone to another (or tablet or shield).
ES File Explorer supports backing up apps to .apk without root permissions. From there you just copy the APK onto the shield, launch it in a file browser and android will install. No root required.
As for final fantasy. I guess no out of combat inventory is annoying, but at least you do have native touch.
My brother had a kindle fire, we used the ES file explorer method and since then have rooted the device, added the play store and a custom launcher. Shame that you have to do those mods but once you have its definitely a bargain. Missing bluetooth and camera etc, but its cheap and runs most things pretty well we've found.
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Wow, cool. I had no idea something like that wouldn't require root.
The lack of bluetooth is why I ended up selling the Fire when the Nexus 7 was released. It did everything I wanted it to do just fine and I got it during one of Amazon's big refurbished sales and was my first tablet so I didn't want to spend a lot because I wasn't sure I would use it. Finding out I wasn't able to use a bluetooth gamepad was a real bummer to me. Now, my kids have basically taken over the Nexus (and they are only 4 and 2 years old but there are nice educational apps). The shield is my new toy that they will not have access to and basically replaces my Nexus 7 since I only used it for gaming
I contacted Gameloft and all they said there's nothing in the works, but when there is they will announce it. Lame
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Not all games allow apk back up without root. There will be a little lock icon for the ones that are protected. I think all Gameloft games allow sideload, since the game checks your Google account during the first time opened to validate. Most games released in the past year (at least) still check the device if compatible, so even sideloading does not mean the game will actually work when you open it.
For modern combat, turn off mouse control via quick settings and the game works great.
im still waiting for my shield, does wild blood or nfs most wanted work?
I can map the keys through game keyboard if they can run on the shield
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im still waiting for my shield, does wild blood or nfs most wanted work?
I can map the keys through game keyboard if they can run on the shield
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NFS Most Wanted works (touch only).
Throwing this out there. If you like racing games, be sure to check out Asphalt 8. It works and is compatible with the Shield controller.
I install the dungeon hunter 4 and use the tincore keymapper to map the screen button and work like champ.
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Are you able to set the graphics on very high on DH4?
Asphalt 8 is the first one im going to play when my shield gets here tomorrow.
i heard tegra 3 games should work/ these work on htc one x
so if anyone has:
Dungeon Hunter 2
9mm HD
would like to know the results.
Gangstar vegas works with touchscreen + high graphics mod from xda plays awsome
Im going to try mapping keys to it.
Games:
broken sword 1 & 2
Dead Trigger 1 & 2
Asphalt 8
GTA 3 and Vice City
Real Racing 3
Apps:
Sanity
UCCW
Nova Prime
APW
Chrome / Chrome Beta
Kii Keyboard / Swiftkey
Microsoft Remote Desktop
Mighty Text
Missed It
Nice idea but more info about each app/game and links would be better way to go.
Most of mine require a subscription to be useful (Pluralsight, Sky Go, Sky+, Audible) but my other "essential" apps are:
F1 2013 - Formula One live timing, driver tracking etc https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.softpauer.f1timingapp2013
Join.Me viewer - allows you to view a shared desktop during presentations, conference calls etc https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logmein.joinme
Kindle reader
Skype
Hmm, not so much I think. Has anyone tried LogMeIn Ignition with a Note 3? Does it allow one to use the stylus exactly like a mouse or is it more like using the screen as a touchpad as many other remote desktop type application work?
Momentcam is great app for photo.
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Hi all, I have recently purchased 2 of the new 7" Kindle Fire for kids versions for my two young children and I'm trying to set them up within the "Kindle Freetime" childrens profile. The issues I have had so far is that MX Player Pro is not available on the Amazon Appstore? and I can only install the MX player (with ads) the second issue I have had is trying to install mx player pro from the google app store and then allowing the app into the kids "freetime" profile and this just doesnt work as no 3rd party apps (outside of the amazon appstore) are recognised by the freetime. Are there any ways around this? I would also require the kidslock touchscreen app to work within the freetime profile.
Hi all,
I've had help here before and am hoping for some again, I've got an old nexus 10 which I've rooted and turned it into a super restricted kids tablet for my daughter using xposed framework and nav bar mods etc it works a treat and she can use netflix kids by herself to find new programmes safely. I'm thinking of switching from netflix to Amazon prime and it seems the only kid friendly interface for prime video is available on the kindle fire for kids tablet. I wondered if there was a way to get a kid friendly interface for prime video on Android
I know there are other apps like bbc iplayer kids but these don't have paw patrol lol also if I'm paying for a streaming service I'd like my whole family to be able to use it
Thanks all
Sam
I purchased Fire HD8 (2016) to replace my beloved Kindle Fire 2nd gen (which damaged years ago), mostly for reading ebooks, playing movies. Since HD8 is not yet fully rooted and modded to android 6-7-8 like my previous Fire, I satisfied with sideload apps and default amazon launcher. However, when I try Microsoft Launcher, I found the app Maps running on it (only show in launcher): Amazon Map 2015, ver 2.6.0.0_265000100. which map data from Here.
Wonder why Amazon does not allow people using the app? Why they hide it?