Hey everybody, I think that this question is going to pop up more often since yesterday (April 17) Time Warner Cable released updated version of their app that now allows you to stream live tv on your ICS device.
The problem is that they implemented a mechanism that checks if your tablet/phone was rooted, if it was they show you message that the app is not supported on rooted devices.
Is there a way to work around this? I would not mind unrooting my TP to test this app. How can this be achieved?
Thanks for any tips!
kml.krk said:
Hey everybody, I think that this question is going to pop up more often since yesterday (April 17) Time Warner Cable released updated version of their app that now allows you to stream live tv on your ICS device.
The problem is that they implemented a mechanism that checks if your tablet/phone was rooted, if it was they show you message that the app is not supported on rooted devices.
Is there a way to work around this? I would not mind unrooting my TP to test this app. How can this be achieved?
Thanks for any tips!
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Same problem with Sky which I would like to use.
Try to set the root permissions to adb only in the settings. Its probably on adb and apps. Let me kw if it works cuz I might get the app then.
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Try the app permissions denied in the market and see if you can disable the root check.
Rootin' and fastbootin' on my Droid razr
kml.krk said:
Hey everybody, I think that this question is going to pop up more often since yesterday (April 17) Time Warner Cable released updated version of their app that now allows you to stream live tv on your ICS device.
The problem is that they implemented a mechanism that checks if your tablet/phone was rooted, if it was they show you message that the app is not supported on rooted devices.
Is there a way to work around this? I would not mind unrooting my TP to test this app. How can this be achieved?
Thanks for any tips!
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There is a patched TWC app that doesn't check for root. I found it in the Galaxy Nexus forums and have the apk for phone. Let me find the post and I'll put it up for everyone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24975697
Works great for me, no issues what-so-ever.
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I changed the name of superuser.apk. Turned debugging off.
App starts fine. Can look through the guide and everything but black screen when I try to watch Live TV. No matter which channel I change to. I haven't seen this issue in any other thread yet. I just installed cm9 for first time, so its fresh.
edit: of course I found the answer a minute later after this post, after i searched for an hour. of course. i had to change test-keys to something else
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29685497&postcount=419
1) Use Root Explorer or a similar file explorer app to rename Superuser.apk to Su.apk
2) Open build.prop (/system/build.prop) with Root Explorer or a similar file explorer app and rename test-keys to dEris-badass (lol)
3) I left USB Debugging enabled (some need to disable this)
4) Log in and watch some TV =]
** You need a Time Warner subscription.
** You need to be connected to your home network via WiFi.
** I'm using the latest version that is in the Play Store today.
OTA Rootkeeper
Use this app to give temporary unroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
Works with sky and TWC apps, just one click and your done
BIGSimon said:
Use this app to give temporary unroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517
Works with sky and TWC apps, just one click and your done
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That's what I use... Works with Flixster too!
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Hi all
Create a cwm back up of your phone before trying this.
Found a app that actually hides root so that you can use google movie rentals/ skygo restrictions and any app that checks that you are rooted.
It temporary unroots the phone and can restore su after you finish film etc...
Make sure to Backup Root in the app.
This hasn't been tested yet on my wildfire as wife at work with it but will test soon as she home.
It does say works on some phones. If you want to test it before I do search google play for ''OTA RootKeeper'' Its the first app that actually does what it says for me well on my sg2.
Note if something goes wrong Su you can restore in app, failing that reflash a backup rom
apollopayne said:
Hi all
Create a cwm back up of your phone before trying this.
Found a app that actually hides root so that you can use google movie rentals/ skygo restrictions and any app that checks that you are rooted.
It temporary unroots the phone and can restore su after you finish film etc...
Make sure to Backup Root in the app.
This hasn't been tested yet on my wildfire as wife at work with it but will test soon as she home.
It does say works on some phones. If you want to test it before I do search google play for ''OTA RootKeeper'' Its the first app that actually does what it says for me well on my sg2.
Note if something goes wrong Su you can restore in app, failing that reflash a backup rom
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Can anyone confirm this works? I don't have enough time to test at present but think this will be a VERY useful app! Thank you apollopayne!
sorry guys wife back and Ive tested it and cant get it to work :-(
Yeh I downloaded root checker then ran the backup but it did nothing I still had root.
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i tried this when skygo 1st came to android and it doesnt work.i found an alternative (hideroot) but it disabled my root altogether and the enable root option never gave me my root back, even the dev of the app was baffled and eventually stopped replying to my needs to regain root.it did however allow me to have a nandroid for my skygo needs.
something i never tested but its been mentioned over in the skygo thread is the supersu app which allows you to hide root also i believe but i never got round to testing it.
Thanks will try it
Can you keep us posted with the results about SuperSU?
EDIT:
I have found this app is used on the Xperia range instead of standard SU app, any ideas why?
angelmaysmile said:
Have I done it wrong or its just not working???!!
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Probably not working. Try supersu
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Ive used the latest super su free. And now google movies is working great now on wildfire and would imagine will be fine for skygo? will test once found the apk test one.
I have some of this posted in the Q&A but thought it deserved a thread here as I now have it working with Google Play Music on ICS. I have not been able to get the new YouTube application ported over to ICS yes but I'm still working on it.I could probably get this working on Gingerbread by changing the manifest again but I no longer have a GB device so if someone really wants it let me know.
What you need:
The modified NexusQ.apk file from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28636772&postcount=23
The new 4.3.605 Google Play Music apk which is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19423409&postcount=1
A Nexus Q and WiFi network.
A device running ICS. I used my Bionic running leaked ICS but I did have to root in order to install the new 605 Play Music application.
Instructions:
Install the new (4.3.605) Google Play Music application from Steve0007's posted linked above. If you get an "Existing package with same signature.." error you will need to do the following (this is what worked on my Bionic):
WARNING: ROOTING YOUR DEVICE AND CHANGING THE SYSTEM FILES CAN CAUSE BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Root your device (I used this method on my Bionic: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...gh-releases-ics-leak-root-exploit-bionic.html.) Install Root Explorer from the market and delete the existing com.google.android.play.music.xxx.xx.xxx apk from /system/app. Reboot device. Copy 605 apk to device and install.
END SCARY ROOT WARNING
Install the modified NexusQ.apk, plug in the Q, turn on Bluetooth on your device (it will prompt you to if you don't) and get connected! I had to go through the process several times before it successfully paired up but from what I've read the same is true on JB devices as well. If you need to wipe out the Q you do so by unplugging it, plugging it back in and as soon as the blue ring starts place your palm over the single LED on the top until the ring goes from flashing red to swirling purple. This will factory reset the device. Since getting both my Bionic and Xoom paired it's worked well.
Enjoy until the official ICS and below apps drop from Google.
If anyone is successful at getting the JB YouTube application working on ICS please let me know.
Thanks to everyone that helped me get this working!
Thanks a ton!!! I've added a link to this in my roll-up (here) in the general thread so others will find it. I'm now able to use my Nexus Q, thanks again!
Eventually I'll start learning to do some dev work :/
I followed your directions but I still cannot stream anything, I'm not sure what I am doing wrong. I was able to get the Nexus Q 8 Ball easter Egg to work.
What is your current status? Do you have the 4.3.605 music player installed? If so you should have the little "beam" icon on the top right when playing music and tapping that should make the Q almost instantly start streaming that song.
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bobukcat said:
What is your current status? Do you have the 4.3.605 music player installed? If so you should have the little "beam" icon on the top right when playing music and tapping that should make the Q almost instantly start streaming that song.
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I attempted to install it but it wont let me, keeps saying "Application not installed"
Nvm I Missed a step
djbubis said:
I attempted to install it but it wont let me, keeps saying "Application not installed"
Nvm I Missed a step
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What device and OS are you using? Does your device show an installed Play Music application in the application list?
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bobukcat said:
What device and OS are you using? Does your device show an installed Play Music application in the application list?
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Yes, I tried installing the new JB Google Music but it wont let me. I have a Note running 4.0.4 I just tried removing the file as you suggested in your post but I couldn't locate it.
djbubis said:
Yes, I tried installing the new JB Google Music but it wont let me. I have a Note running 4.0.4 I just tried removing the file as you suggested in your post but I couldn't locate it.
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Can you uninstall the current Play Music app from the app manager in settings?? Are you rooted and if so do you have Root Explorer installed? Do you have the Android SDK / adb installed on your PC if I gave you adb commands to run?
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bobukcat said:
I have some of this posted in the Q&A but thought it deserved a thread here as I now have it working with Google Play Music on ICS. I have not been able to get the new YouTube application ported over to ICS yes but I'm still working on it.I could probably get this working on Gingerbread by changing the manifest again but I no longer have a GB device so if someone really wants it let me know.
What you need:
The modified NexusQ.apk file from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28636772&postcount=23
The new 4.3.605 Google Play Music apk which is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19423409&postcount=1
A Nexus Q and WiFi network.
A device running ICS. I used my Bionic running leaked ICS but I did have to root in order to install the new 605 Play Music application.
Instructions:
Install the new (4.3.605) Google Play Music application from Steve0007's posted linked above. If you get an "Existing package with same signature.." error you will need to do the following (this is what worked on my Bionic):
WARNING: ROOTING YOUR DEVICE AND CHANGING THE SYSTEM FILES CAN CAUSE BAD THINGS TO HAPPEN, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK!!!
Root your device (I used this method on my Bionic: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...gh-releases-ics-leak-root-exploit-bionic.html.) Install Root Explorer from the market and delete the existing com.google.android.play.music.xxx.xx.xxx apk from /system/app. Reboot device. Copy 605 apk to device and install.
END SCARY ROOT WARNING
Install the modified NexusQ.apk, plug in the Q, turn on Bluetooth on your device (it will prompt you to if you don't) and get connected! I had to go through the process several times before it successfully paired up but from what I've read the same is true on JB devices as well. If you need to wipe out the Q you do so by unplugging it, plugging it back in and as soon as the blue ring starts place your palm over the single LED on the top until the ring goes from flashing red to swirling purple. This will factory reset the device. Since getting both my Bionic and Xoom paired it's worked well.
Enjoy until the official ICS and below apps drop from Google.
If anyone is successful at getting the JB YouTube application working on ICS please let me know.
Thanks to everyone that helped me get this working!
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Sorry it doesn't work. I'm on a Galaxy Nexus on CM9 and the NexusQ.apk installs and says play music needs to be updated but it doesn't update. When I try installing the APK it says application not installed. Nexus Q installs and sets up but still will not work with play movies or youtube. Very disappointed in google
GrandMstrBud said:
Sorry it doesn't work. I'm on a Galaxy Nexus on CM9 and the NexusQ.apk installs and says play music needs to be updated but it doesn't update. When I try installing the APK it says application not installed. Nexus Q installs and sets up but still will not work with play movies or youtube. Very disappointed in google
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Did you read the part about needing to manually remove the old play music application via root explorer (or a simple uninstall if allowed)? Have you tried either?
I wasn't too happy with Google either but the support page for the NQ does say that it is only working on JB until purchased units start shipping. Plus I've learned a lot getting this to work! ;-)
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bobukcat said:
Can you uninstall the current Play Music app from the app manager in settings?? Are you rooted and if so do you have Root Explorer installed? Do you have the Android SDK / adb installed on your PC if I gave you adb commands to run?
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Yes I uninstalled it and rebooted my device still no luck. Im rooted and running unofficial CM9, I'm about to go to bed but ill update you tomorrow with my progress. Thanks again.
bobukcat said:
Did you read the part about needing to manually remove the old play music application via root explorer (or a simple uninstall if allowed)? Have you tried either?
I wasn't too happy with Google either but the support page for the NQ does say that it is only working on JB until purchased units start shipping. Plus I've learned a lot getting this to work! ;-)
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Yes I read that but the old play music was not in the system\apps directory but it was still installed so not sure. I force stopped it and uninstalled it and reinstalled it and still would not let me install the one listed.
Hmmm, I think that's two of you with problems installing on CM9. I don't have anything running that ROM (and you can probably tell I'm already pretty much at the limits of my skills) but perhaps it is installed differently in that ROM. Unfortunately I don't think I can help you with this one.
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bobukcat said:
Hmmm, I think that's two of you with problems installing on CM9. I don't have anything running that ROM (and you can probably tell I'm already pretty much at the limits of my skills) but perhaps it is installed differently in that ROM. Unfortunately I don't think I can help you with this one.
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Just though I should specify what rom I had success with. I copied the app to /system/app folder and changed the permissions. I did NOT have google music previously installed. When I ran the app to install it said install failed. I then installed the NexusQ app directly from my SD card, which installed no problems. I did not try to run the NexusQ app and rebooted the phone. Once rebooted i turned on my WIFI and bluetooth and launched the NexusQ app and rebooted the Nexus Q. The app paired up with the Q no problem. I was then able to run Google Music app and play to the Q with no issues. *NOTE* When i walked out of the house (i did not manually disconnect the wifi or bluetooth, just hit the stop play music button and turned off the TV and receiver) and came back later, turned the TV and receiver back on, the visualizations or music track would not show at all. Just the NexusQ home screen. I rebooted the Q and everything is working fine again.
No, youtube does not work (which I think is posted an original post somewheres). It seems that a ported app will be needed to push youtube videos to the Q. I cannot test Google movies/TV as I dont own any.
I've tried exactly this on my HTC One S running ICS (albeit with HTC Sense) and can't get it to stream to the Q.
Everything installs fine (if I move it to /system/apps and change the permissions as mentioned) but I see no option in the Play Music app to stream to the Q.
Additionally, the new Play Music app looks it has lost quite a bit of functionality to the previous version - perhaps indicating that the installation went badly? For instance, there are much fewer options on the settings page and there's no option to choose or configure my Google account anywhere.
bobukcat - is this the case for you?
bobukcat said:
Did you read the part about needing to manually remove the old play music application via root explorer (or a simple uninstall if allowed)? Have you tried either?
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Yes that worked for me!
It still took a bunch of tries to get it to do anything though.
For a long time, and several reboots, the Q didn't show up in the list of devices in Play Music...
No idea what I did, but all of a sudden it showed up.
Volume control from the phone still doesn't work, and YouTube/Videos don't work either.
At least now I can enjoy it a bit until they release the real apps.
Thanks a ton for all the pointers and packages!
What order did you install the packages? Play Music first and then the Q app? Or the other way around?
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sunilsds said:
What order did you install the packages? Play Music first and then the Q app? Or the other way around?
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The Q app first.
When the Q finally showed up in the new Play Music app, it was after turning wifi off/on a few times ... don't know if that's what finally did it though.
sunilsds said:
I've tried exactly this on my HTC One S running ICS (albeit with HTC Sense) and can't get it to stream to the Q.
Everything installs fine (if I move it to /system/apps and change the permissions as mentioned) but I see no option in the Play Music app to stream to the Q.
Additionally, the new Play Music app looks it has lost quite a bit of functionality to the previous version - perhaps indicating that the installation went badly? For instance, there are much fewer options on the settings page and there's no option to choose or configure my Google account anywhere.
bobukcat - is this the case for you?
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No, my play music application has all the previous functionality and even more options in Settings, including Nexus Q settings. Did you install the Q application first? I don't know why this would matter but that is what I did.
Did you just move the new play music apk to the /system/app location or did you actually install it from application manager in Astro or other file manager? I don't know that just moving the apk to that folder will work (I don't think I even tried that) so you may have to delete the old one, reboot and then install the new one from the apk. Please try that and let us know if it works.
abw0046 said:
No, youtube does not work (which I think is posted an original post somewheres). It seems that a ported app will be needed to push youtube videos to the Q. I cannot test Google movies/TV as I dont own any.
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Uxorious said:
Yes that worked for me!
It still took a bunch of tries to get it to do anything though.
For a long time, and several reboots, the Q didn't show up in the list of devices in Play Music...
No idea what I did, but all of a sudden it showed up.
Volume control from the phone still doesn't work, and YouTube/Videos don't work either.
At least now I can enjoy it a bit until they release the real apps.
Thanks a ton for all the pointers and packages!
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Yeah, I've tried to rebuild the YouTube application from JB with a new manifest multiple times but I still can't get it to work right, I did finally get it to install but it just constantly FCs and never really runs. Clearly someone much more skilled than I (which wouldn't take much) at modifying apks would need to look into this or we just wait for the official app from Google to drop.
Strange that the volume control from your phone doesn't work, as long as I'm in the Play Music application it works fine on both my Bionic and Xoom.
As reported in the OP I too had lots of errors and force closes, etc. when trying to get this to run the first time but from what I've read that happens on JB devices too and in fact I had a few on my Xoom running TeamEOS nightlies.
Here is the updated Time Warner Cable app for phones and tablets. To get my fix to work you must uninstall any previous twc app you have then install this one. If it denies you live tv because of root just use es file explorer and enable root and system access in settings of es file explorer. Then navigate to system then apps and rename superuser.apk to su.apk and reboot. The tablet version should bypass root checks. To get hdmi working start viewing live tv on your device (must be on home WiFi network) and when it is playing plug in your hdmi cable... Pic is attached to prove it works. I will attach the tablet version too in the next post. Enjoy guys and gals
tablet version
Here is the tablet version.
Asking for credit card and social
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You have to be a time warner cable customer and have a MYtwc login and password account man.
Pskila said:
Asking for credit card and social
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YOU HAVE TO BE A TIME WARNER CABLE CUSTOMER AND HAVE A "MY TWC" account with a username and password! but thanks for the response
No worries...
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i fixed the root check and got hdmi output to work on both the tablet and phone versions of the app. i will post the fixed versions soon
bjcoenen said:
YOU HAVE TO BE A TIME WARNER CABLE CUSTOMER AND HAVE A "MY TWC" account with a username and password! but thanks for the response
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Can we borrow your user info to test out?
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Guys, this is only for TWC users, even if you used his info, it wouldn't work. The app authenticates with your cable modem, so his credentials only work in his house.
I am going to try this! I have been waiting for someone to figure this out.
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Yep, it works!
Does this only work on certain devices? It fails to run for me.
I uninstalled market version, installed this, tried 3 times, rebooted, tried twice, came back here.
Do you know of a copy that would work for me? I don't need the hdmi out.
pinkmillk said:
Does this only work on certain devices? It fails to run for me.
I uninstalled market version, installed this, tried 3 times, rebooted, tried twice, came back here.
Do you know of a copy that would work for me? I don't need the hdmi out.
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Well if you don't need HDMI, just install the one from the play store.
Nexus 7 twc tv
Worked with the Nexus 7 using the phone version, the tablet version crashes.
Thanks
bjcoenen said:
Here is the updated Time Warner Cable app for phones and tablets. To get my fix to work you must uninstall any previous twc app you have then install this one. If it denies you live tv because of root just use es file explorer and enable root and system access in settings of es file explorer. Then navigate to system then apps and rename superuser.apk to su.apk and reboot. The tablet version should bypass root checks. To get hdmi working start viewing live tv on your device (must be on home WiFi network) and when it is playing plug in your hdmi cable... Pic is attached to prove it works. I will attach the tablet version too in the next post. Enjoy guys and gals
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pinkmillk said:
Does this only work on certain devices? It fails to run for me.
I uninstalled market version, installed this, tried 3 times, rebooted, tried twice, came back here.
Do you know of a copy that would work for me? I don't need the hdmi out.
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Just uninstall the twc and install root explorer app you can get it at 4shared go into your system folder then app folder find superuser.apk and tap on the mount r/w and long press and rename it to su.apk. Reboot phone install twc app from market and voila twc app works on your rooted device
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Excuse my ignorance but can someone tell me how to get this file on my iPad? Sorry. Not good with this stuff.
flacco11 said:
Excuse my ignorance but can someone tell me how to get this file on my iPad? Sorry. Not good with this stuff.
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HDMI? Not possible.
Android apps don't work on iPads.
You can he jailbroken and have a spoofed twc app.
I cant seem to get this to work.I changed superuser.apk to su.apk and it still gives me rooted device error. i rebooted after changing and even uninstalled, reinstalled the apk you linked. Not sure what i am missing. also, does this only work only on my LAN or can I use over 3g while not home
zcs72 said:
I cant seem to get this to work.I changed superuser.apk to su.apk and it still gives me rooted device error. i rebooted after changing and even uninstalled, reinstalled the apk you linked. Not sure what i am missing. also, does this only work only on my LAN or can I use over 3g while not home
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Only on your home LAN. You have to subscribe to cable and Internet, and be registered for MyServices on timewarnercable.com.
I can't get it to work either.
Sent from over here.
I have both and registered for a TWC ID. Oh well, use over 3g would be awesome. Hopefully I can get it working just the same.
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The app loads and I no longer get the "Not supported on rooted devices" message but live tv still doesn't work.
Toshiba Thrive 1st gen
CM 10 Convoluted Crocodile-U3 ROM
Is there an update?
The app works but there is no video just can show the channels & whats on but no video
Hello all
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to hide the fact my EVO is rooted from the bright house tv app?
All the I devices in my house can use it but when I open it on my phone it won't work and says the reason is because it's rooted.
Is there anyway to hide the fact I'm rooted from this one app without actually unrooting?
sinnedone said:
Hello all
I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a way to hide the fact my EVO is rooted from the bright house tv app?
All the I devices in my house can use it but when I open it on my phone it won't work and says the reason is because it's rooted.
Is there anyway to hide the fact I'm rooted from this one app without actually unrooting?
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Have you tried supersu, it has a hide feature that should work. Also for reference might want to post in q&a next time. Good luck with the app
well if its like the time warner app all i gotta do is disable supersu and i can stream tv.
I'm running meanrom and have supersu, but don't see an option to hide. The app itself doesn't request root it just checks if you're rooted.
I haven't tried disabling supersu, how do you do it?
Thanks for the first help.
its on the settings tab, uncheck enable superuser. thats all i have to do to get the time warner app to stream.
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its on the settings tab, uncheck enable superuser. thats all i have to do to get the time warner app to stream.
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Thanks, that's what I meant, lol.
I just finished doing that And cleared App data for the bright house tv app and supersu and it still says I can't do it on a rooted device.
Why so much hate towards root, I mean I have to log in and can only use it at my own house where I pay for my services so I don't see what the problem is.
Is that check something that can be pulled out of the apk itself?
sinnedone said:
I just finished doing that And cleared App data for the bright house tv app and supersu and it still says I can't do it on a rooted device.
Why so much hate towards root, I mean I have to log in and can only use it at my own house where I pay for my services so I don't see what the problem is.
Is that check something that can be pulled out of the apk itself?
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It could be taken out, u just need to find someone who has it that wants it out to do it for u.
Also, try disabling su, clear brighthouse data/cache, then reset phone. Still not working?
Well, I disabled supersu.
Cleared bright house tv app data in settings.
Booted into recovery and cleared cache and dalvik.
Still no go as far as hiding to it the fact I'm rooted. It still knows I'm rooted and won't play.
I'm not about to unrooting for this one app either. Just wished it would work. Damn u bright house
I just flashed meanrom and same for me with the twc app. Won't play cause I'm rooted. App works fine for me on bad seeds tranquility Rom.
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I wonder what it looks for.
I got this app to work my rooted EVO 3D by installing this modified version of the app from this post. I think it works for all phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27127137#post27127137
Iceman248 said:
I got this app to work my rooted EVO 3D by installing this modified version of the app from this post. I think it works for all phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27127137#post27127137
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Thank you very much.
The app attached in that thread works as expected without any problems with root.
Problem solved. Thanks all.
Beautiful. I have bright house too, so I'm going to check that out. Thanks.
I've tried several apps that hide root, and none work. Does anyone have any idea of the right way to get HBO Now working on a rooted device? My device is a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 running a custom rom.
The apps I've tried:
Hide My root (Can't even run on my device, fails to hide su, seems to work best on HTC devices?)
Hide Rooting Lite (acts like it works but doesn't)
RootCloak Plus (Cydia) I've added the app, rebooted and it still doesn't work.
Anyone gotten this working on a samsung device of any kind?
I was going to focus on hardware specific forum but really this is a more generic issue at least on the surface, how to hide root from an app.
Thanks for any suggestions.
I just tried Hide My Root and it didn't work.
I'm running a T-mobile HTC One M7 with ARHD 91.1 and also tried RootCloak.
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I've got HBO Now working on my rooted Note 3 (AT&T).
First, I installed HBO Now and tried to watch a movie, which failed with the "rooted device" message. That lead me here, which got me worried.
Second, I installed Root Cloak via Xposed, went into Settings - General - Application Manager and cleared the data to HBO Now, rebooted. Tried to watch another movie which failed.
Finally, I installed Hide My Root and chose "Hide su binary", stopped HBO Now and cleared the data again. To test, I tried to navigate to / via Root Explorer which told me I wasn't rooted. I loaded HBO Now back up and was able to start watching a movie right away.
I'm guessing there are different root methods that can or cannot be hidden. If this didn't work I had planned to use a dual boot to install a non-rooted stock ROM, since my kernel itself is rooted (i.e. I didn't root via app).
I pretty much did the same thing. Had the HBO app stopped and data cleared. Hide the su binary and then logged back into HBO app. For a moment I thought it was working as the video played longer than before. But after about a minute it came back with the rooted error.
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Hide my root worked for me on my Galaxy Tab S 10.5.
Hide Rooting Lite worked for me on my HTC One M8 (Sprint) with GPE Rom installed.
elionchaos said:
Hide Rooting Lite worked for me on my HTC One M8 (Sprint) with GPE Rom installed.
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Is this the app you're referring https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.formyhm.hideroot
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I think that's the one he was talking about. Alas, it didn't work on my HTC One m7, from Verizon.
darkslider909 said:
Is this the app you're referring https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.formyhm.hideroot
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As mentioned above, this worked for me... Installed Hide My Root and granted it root permissions, hid su binary via Hide My Root, cleared data for HBO Now, and that was it. HBO Now worked fine (other apps needing root would not work while su was hidden of course). After testing I used Hide My Root to restore su binary, and things were back to normal, although I did have to re-grant root access to applications which previously had it (not a bit deal IMO). I'll need to do more testing during this trial period, but maybe I'll keep HBO Now after all.
Oh, and I should have mentioned I don't have Xposed installed yet, so I didn't do that step at all, just used Hide My Root. It worked on my Nexus 6 and Nexus 9.
Tried Hide Rooting Lite and still no luck.
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elionchaos said:
Hide Rooting Lite worked for me on my HTC One M8 (Sprint) with GPE Rom installed.
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Thanks this works perfectly for me also on GPE!
None of the hide root apps mentioned earlier have worked for me on my rooted Nexus 10. The apps themselves are working, as attempts to modify system apps in Root Explorer don't work because of a lack of root privileges, but when I play videos in the HBO app they fail. Not sure what else to do here.
Well, it didn't work on my Verizon HTC One (m7), using a GPE ROM from Santod. Are you using a custom GPE rom, or the stock one which came with the phone, just rooted?
Jodiuh said:
Thanks this works perfectly for me also on GPE!
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Sorry if this is against forum rules, but I want to bump this thread. I can't get any of the root hiding apps to block HBO. I've tried on my nexus 7, kindle fire (CM 10) with no luck on either
For anybody wanting to use it with Chromecast, and controlled by your rooted phone, you can.
Make sure to click on the Chromecast icon BEFORE trying to start the stream. Once you see the HBO Now icon on your TV screen, you can start the video on your smartphone/tablet and it won't complain about your phone being rooted.
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Robertjm said:
For anybody wanting to use it with Chromecast, and controlled by your rooted phone, you can.
Make sure to click on the Chromecast icon BEFORE trying to start the stream. Once you see the HBO Now icon on your TV screen, you can start the video on your smartphone/tablet and it won't complain about your phone being rooted.
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You made my night! Awesome! I only wanted it to control my chromecast. I've returned my nexus to stock to watch on the go.
Robertjm said:
For anybody wanting to use it with Chromecast, and controlled by your rooted phone, you can.
Make sure to click on the Chromecast icon BEFORE trying to start the stream. Once you see the HBO Now icon on your TV screen, you can start the video on your smartphone/tablet and it won't complain about your phone being rooted.
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This has worked for me so far, been playing for about 5 minutes with no rooted phone notification.
Who knows the next thing HBO will block playback on, but for now it's working!
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