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Hi Guys,
Apparently, the Nexus TV player in the UK has a Now TV App. I was wondering if anyone will be able to provide me with the apk for the app. I tried sideloading the one from the Google Play store, but it loads sideways and I cannot navigate it using the remote. I am hoping this won't be the case with the Now TV app on the UK Nexus Player.
Any one at all? Pretty Please
It is apparently pre-installed on the UK version of the nexus player if that helps?
i'm in the UK and there is no NowTV app for the nexus player in the play store.
there is also no pre-installed app either.
I am in the UK as well and can confirm there is no preinstalled app, if there was one I think this would make me subscribe to the service.
ive only just picked an NP, updated to android 8 'O' and sideloaded a few apps after installing forced landscape app to fix the portrait display of now tv, all4 & itv hub.
i have the latest now tv app running fine apart from errors when i try playing a show. logs in fine & displays full menu & navigates well with mouse. i'm gonna try a fire tv fixed app to see if that works.
unfortunately i had All 4 working completely until this evening when i got an update notice with forces me to the store with no means of updating. itv hub has never worked & iplayer works without issue. a real mixed bag.
thank god it's got chromecast function otherwise i'd be furious with this very limited device. rooting seems inevitable.
Hello all,
So with some trial and error, I was able to get my hands on the apks for the Fire TV Versions of HBO Go, Showtime Anytime and WatchESPN. These are all apps we desperately need on our Android Tvs.
The biggest problem right now is that when you sideload these onto your device, they bring up one of three errors.
If you don't have the Amazon Appstore or Amazon Underground installed at all, it will prompt you to install it, then force quit itself.
If you have the Amazon Appstore or Amazon Underground installed, but you are not logged in, the error will prompt you to login and will take you straight to the login page.
If you have the Amazon Appstore or the Amazon Underground, and you are logged in, the error will claim that you do not own the app in question and either show you details or force-quit you.
Now, it seems to me (a humble peasant compared to many people here) that we're approaching this all wrong. So far, it seems like we've been trying to hoodwink the apps into thinking we're running them on Fire TV devices by modifying our build.prop. I have yet to hear this work. Instead I would propose this: what if we stopped the error message from closing our apps after the prompt? So say, in the first scenario, it prompts me to install the Amazon Appstore, I click ok... and nothing happens, leaving me free to use the app normally.
This Youtuber was able to get the HBO Now (not Go) app for Fire TV working somehow using this method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2h59156pHE
If a brave soul of the XDA community wants to try this and gift us with modified APKs that will run on our systems, that would be fantastic. I can attach the APKs if you need them
UPDATE
I was able to get this to work! DM me for details (if Amazon finds out how, they will shut down this loophole). I was able to get most apps for Fire TV I could get my hands on to work! The only one that consistently gave me issues was the WatchABC app, everything else works 100% (HBO Go is a little sluggish, but Showtime Anytime is buttery smooth )
I would love to get the watchespn apk!
spotdog14 said:
I would love to get the watchespn apk!
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It's already available in one of the threads, I've had it working for the most part. I think if you had a keyboard and mouse it would be even better.
Android TV needs a WatchESPN app. I'm not going to use a mouse to control my TV. I know it works but it's annoying. I'll just cast until they hopefully release one. The Fire TV WatchESPN app is fantastic.
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Hi mate, there's an app on FireTV called TVPlayer for UK Freeview channels, it has a really nice UI on FireTV completely different to the regular Android app, wondering if you'd manage to grab that one?
bradwatson said:
Android TV needs a WatchESPN app. I'm not going to use a mouse to control my TV. I know it works but it's annoying. I'll just cast until they hopefully release one. The Fire TV WatchESPN app is fantastic.
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Kodi with ESPN3 plugin works perfectly.
bikubay1 said:
Kodi with ESPN3 plugin works perfectly.
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Did they have any luck getting it to work for regular ESPN channels with sign-in?
Would it be possible to get an APK for Playstation Vue? Id like to see if I can get it running on my Nexus.
Playstation Vue would be great, if its possible. Its a great service, just wish it was on the nexus player.
Yeah Playstation Vue... Yes, please!
I don't know if you guys noticed - but watchESPN is now a native androidTV app. Easy install from within nexus player's play store. Seems to work great, live streaming works as well. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sideloaded apk.
kupony said:
I don't know if you guys noticed - but watchESPN is now a native androidTV app. Easy install from within nexus player's play store. Seems to work great, live streaming works as well. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sideloaded apk.
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The new ESPN app works amazingly on Nexus Player, at least in my experience. Now I just need working Amazon, Vudu , and NBC Sports apps
kupony said:
I don't know if you guys noticed - but watchESPN is now a native androidTV app. Easy install from within nexus player's play store. Seems to work great, live streaming works as well. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sideloaded apk.
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Its not availabe at my location. Is there anyway you can post Apk please?
Sheikboy said:
UPDATE
I was able to get this to work! DM me for details (if Amazon finds out how, they will shut down this loophole). I was able to get most apps for Fire TV I could get my hands on to work! The only one that consistently gave me issues was the WatchABC app, everything else works 100% (HBO Go is a little sluggish, but Showtime Anytime is buttery smooth )
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Do you know if the HBO Go app works with comcast, Comcast hasn't approved the use of androidTV devices for streaming but they have for FireOS and regular Android, currently I use the regular Android app, but proper TV UI and remote navigation would be good.
UPDATE:
It does indeed appear to be a separate app that activates has a fire tv device so can be activated with comcast, but its pretty laggy, does anyone have the most up to date fire tv version, I'm running 2.7.06
Looks like I spoke too soon, seems like I can't get anything to actually play, just force closes.
EDIT: You can now find the latest Spotify app here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/themes-apps/spotify-v0-5-2b-removed-amazon-t3331632
MUUUUCH Better!
Hi! I waited a long time for Spotify Connect to come to the Nexus Player but it haven't happened yet, so I fixed the next best thing: Amazons Spotify Connect app.
I removed the need for the Amazon Store, so simply sideload it, install it, opened it ones and you now have Spotify Connect on your Nexus Player!
It's created for the Fire Stick so it does crach from time to time but not that often so for me it's well worth it to be able to have Spotify Connect on my Nexus Player! :laugh:
omg I could kiss you right now! This does work 100%... thank you so much!
Thank you so much!
Is paid account needed for this to work?
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Is paid account needed for this to work?
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Yes. Spotify Premium is needed to use Spotify Connect. That's the was Spotify have made it.
Now they have a Spotify app: http://www.aftvnews.com/spotify-for-fire-tv-updated-to-full-featured-app-with-free-music/ Maybe this would run on Android TV too?
Link in the comments. Runs fine on the shield, I guess it would work on the player as well. https://plus.google.com/105948887020731726958/posts/hXGswqQQEK6
No it doesn't work fine on the shield. This apk needs to be hacked just like the previous one.
View attachment com.spotify.tv.android-1.apk
May anybody upload the new Sptotify app from the Amazon appstore? It looks very promising: http://www.amazon.de/Spotify/dp/B00N1XIY5Q
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No it doesn't work fine on the shield. This apk needs to be hacked just like the previous one.
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Ok, someone posted a zip file with a "Spotify Connect" version 0.3.0 apk from 24.01.2016 and the Amazon Appstore apk from Oct. 2015.
I installed both, logged in at the Amazon Appstore, "bought" the Spotify Connect App (see http://www.amazon.com/Spotify/dp/B00N1XIY5Q).
I can start the new Spotify app without issues.
Maybe someone will create a version that does not need the Appstore installed...
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon...0000-904-1c_649000010-4-android-apk-download/ this is the Amazon App Store Version I installed.
All on Shield TV 3.0.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dszi7w22wvq9ved/com.spotify.tv.android-1.apk is the new Spotify version which was posted in the comments at https://plus.google.com/105948887020731726958/posts/hXGswqQQEK6
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Ok, someone posted a zip file with a "Spotify Connect" version 0.3.0 apk from 24.01.2016 and the Amazon Appstore apk from Oct. 2015.
I installed both, logged in at the Amazon Appstore, "bought" the Spotify Connect App (see http://www.amazon.com/Spotify/dp/B00N1XIY5Q).
I can start the new Spotify app without issues.
Maybe someone will create a version that does not need the Appstore installed...
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon...0000-904-1c_649000010-4-android-apk-download/ this is the Amazon App Store Version I installed.
All on Shield TV 3.0.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/dszi7w22wvq9ved/com.spotify.tv.android-1.apk is the new Spotify version which was posted in the comments at https://plus.google.com/105948887020731726958/posts/hXGswqQQEK6
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I have purchased the apk using the link you have provided and it does work, The problem I am currently running into is that if i have the Amazon Instant Video app installed to get Prime Video Launcher working, I cannot use this version of spotify (0.5.2)
Downloaded the new Spotify app and removed the need of Amazon Store.
You can find it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/themes-apps/spotify-v0-5-2b-removed-amazon-t3331632
Hi,
It works but I dont' have the volume control
Hello everyone!
Just wanted to post a few teasers for the ROM I've been working diligently on for the past several days.
1. Source built Android 5.1.1 with Native Android TV UI and Settings.
2. 100% working AndroidTV versions of the following apps:
Play store
Play Music
Play Movies & TV
Play Games
Live Channels
Leanback keyboard
Leanback voice search (needs microphone)
Backdrop app (photo screensaver)
Hbo Go
Moonlight Game Streaming (Stream from Nvidia card on PC to Android)
Netflix
PlutoTV
SlingTV (WIP)
Termux Terminal Emulator
Youtube
Currently, all of these applications work correctly except for SlingTV and Netflix - these have issues that still need resolution before release.
3. CAST SUPPORT - This is still a work in progress, but currently, I can establish a cast session between my phone and the device from Youtube and the device responds - but video will not play. I hope to get this working with the help of Xposed before release.
4. Fully rooted and Xposed. SuperSU is already installed and working, I am currently working with NeoMode to get Xposed installed.
5. Android TV Remote App - This currently will allow to pair to device, but does not control. WIP.
So, already, we have a very solid working system image - I would just like to get the "other" features working before we do a release.
Additionally, I believe bluetooth does not currently work with this build - we need to fix that as well.
Either way, making exciting progress, and this should be fit to see the light of day very, very soon.
Wow!! Well done! Amazing stuff and i for one can't wait for the final step in this success story
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Man I am excited about this! Need some Lollipop love for my mk903v!! Ready to test and support. Thank you in advance for the work you're putting into this.
Whoa!! Can't wait for this!
I'm very interested in this ROM as well! Also using an MK903V that needs some serious ROM support.
This looks really promising, I can't wait
Awsome any progress on a working rom yet?
I am very interested in this. Any update? Will it work on an IDROIDNATION Pro? I know it's a RK3368 but it would be nice to have an Android TV Rom instead of Google TV.
RK3288
Hi, Any news on progress with this fantastic projekt hope it will be realesed very very soon
Keep on the god work,
Hi, Any news on progress with this fantastic Rom
Hi,
is there any news on this rom?
Thanks,
Endre
It so cool! i want to try that.
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Hi.
The project are dead?!?
I hope no...
Hi folks,
I'm running sick android 5.1.1 on my Tablet Z, have downloaded the updated Netflix version but can't seem to find the download button for any programmes.
This is present in my z3 compact running stock android 6.
As the tablet is above the version needed for downloads I wonder if anyone else has got it to work?
John
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Hi, I'm running stock 5.1.1 on UK tab z and got the download button working I've got Netflix version 4.12.1
Try clearing the cache, restating tablet, log out of Netflix and relog back in, uninstall and reinstall, Other than that no it sure what else to try.
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Cheers for that.
I've just tried your suggestion a couple of times and no joy 😔
After that I got on the phone to Netflix and they weren't able to offer any other suggestions. Netflix has been updated since my original post, now on version 4.12.2 (code 144444) OS API :22
Is your model number sgp311? I have build number 10.7.A.0.228
Very frustrating being able to see downloads available on my account through my phone (and I've actually downloaded to prove it works) but not access the feature through my tablet.
Any other (sensible) suggestions welcome 😀
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Android devices must be able to stream Netflix in HD to select video quality. SGP311 doesn't. That is the reason why I (you) don't see the download option (SGP311/Netflix).
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Android devices must be able to stream Netflix in HD to select video quality. SGP311 doesn't. That is the reason why I (you) don't see the download option (SGP311/Netflix).
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Does anybody know if it is possible to stream netflix in HD and use the download with a custom rom?
For example android 7 or 8?
I am thinking about buying a used xperia z tablet, but streaming HD and especially downloading HD content via amazon and netflix would be the main reason to buy it.
Thanks in advance.
L3ibnitZ said:
Does anybody know if it is possible to stream netflix in HD and use the download with a custom rom?
For example android 7 or 8?
I am thinking about buying a used xperia z tablet, but streaming HD and especially downloading HD content via amazon and netflix would be the main reason to buy it.
Thanks in advance.
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