Hi Guys and Gals, I am new to the forums so please bear with me.
I just got a 4K TV with Android and I can't install Google play and any other .apk's on it. The stock browser does not allow downloads of this type. Accessing Google play on the browser works but no downloads/installation.
Side loading is a problem too for the media browser is limited only to Audio/Video/Images.
The stock "App Store" has limited apps and no other similar apps for web browsing, basically a walled garden.
My first question is, how can I install apk's on a seemingly limited android interface.? As I see it, I have 2 options:
1. "ROOT" it? - How would one go about rooting if I can't access anything.
2. Change the stock Android into a full fledged Android OS - How do I do this?
2nd Question, Is there a dedicated group that Hacks/Roots SMART TV Android interfaces? If so, can someone direct me to that forum or site? I've searched the forums and I've only encountered Hacking and rooting Android TV dongles/boxes and nothing on SMART TVs android interfaces.
I hope you guys could help me out. I really dislike "walled gardens" and would like to be able to utilize the full potential of this Flat screen.
Thank you.
Meisterfix
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TV Specs:
TCL E5690 55"
4k Resolution
Wifi ready / with LAN
Android Specs:
Android 4.2 Jellybean
2.2 GB ROM
Quad Core Processor
SD Card port (up to 32gb)
2 usb 2.0
1 usb 3.0
Keyboard mouse enabled
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really we need some experts help, the TV is powerful, help us guys...
meisterfix said:
Hi Guys and Gals, I am new to the forums so please bear with me.
I just got a 4K TV with Android and I can't install Google play and any other .apk's on it. The stock browser does not allow downloads of this type. Accessing Google play on the browser works but no downloads/installation.
Side loading is a problem too for the media browser is limited only to Audio/Video/Images.
The stock "App Store" has limited apps and no other similar apps for web browsing, basically a walled garden.
My first question is, how can I install apk's on a seemingly limited android interface.? As I see it, I have 2 options:
1. "ROOT" it? - How would one go about rooting if I can't access anything.
2. Change the stock Android into a full fledged Android OS - How do I do this?
2nd Question, Is there a dedicated group that Hacks/Roots SMART TV Android interfaces? If so, can someone direct me to that forum or site? I've searched the forums and I've only encountered Hacking and rooting Android TV dongles/boxes and nothing on SMART TVs android interfaces.
I hope you guys could help me out. I really dislike "walled gardens" and would like to be able to utilize the full potential of this Flat screen.
Thank you.
Meisterfix
+++++++++++++++++
TV Specs:
TCL E5690 55"
4k Resolution
Wifi ready / with LAN
Android Specs:
Android 4.2 Jellybean
2.2 GB ROM
Quad Core Processor
SD Card port (up to 32gb)
2 usb 2.0
1 usb 3.0
Keyboard mouse enabled
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mate
i found a way in Chinese forum, I've attached the process translated from Google translate to English.
i have installed root explorer and XBMC kodi in my TCL TV.
amazing.
attached is a photo from my TV. :good:
Awesome!
:good:
Thanks for the swift reply. Hopefully I can follow the instructions.
I will update once its complete. Work is just getting in the way at the moment.
Thank you for the help.
Thanks Bro!
Hi mate
Did you succeed.....
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Will this work on a TCL 55fs6140d?if not,know any other way to get kodi on this.thank you
khadafeeee said:
Will this work on a TCL 55fs6140d?if not,know any other way to get kodi on this.thank you
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You have to give it a try.
Am not an expert, but I tried on my TV and works just fine.
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my tv is TCL LED48S4690.
I want to root too.
solved with simple methode
aq_aq said:
You have to give it a try.
Am not an expert, but I tried on my TV and works just fine.
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hi
escuse me for my bad english i speak french
just download es files manager go to network then android tv when connected there is tv whith ip open it go to apk and insttall what you need
I was able to make the TCPUDPDbg + ADB method work on a TCL S4690 Smart TV.
rudymartin32 said:
hi
escuse me for my bad english i speak french
just download es files manager go to network then android tv when connected there is tv whith ip open it go to apk and insttall what you need
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i tried this procedure, it works as well, just on the es file manager, we have to add an android TV with the TV IP address and port number 8090.
have fun.......
root?
Is there a method to root this TV? I tried installing SuperSU but it needs the binaries... I dont think we can access the Recovery in this TV.
If you have any info, please share... Also appreciate if you could redirect us to the Chinese Forum so I can try to look there as well.
aq_aq said:
mate
i found a way in Chinese forum, I've attached the process translated from Google translate to English.
i have installed root explorer and XBMC kodi in my TCL TV.
amazing.
attached is a photo from my TV. :good:
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cant download the file, it says Sorry, this file is infected with a virus
Only the owner is allowed to download infected files.
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igmx said:
I was able to make the TCPUDPDbg + ADB method work on a TCL S4690 Smart TV.
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paturo naman, di ko madownload ung file
Can't get it to work... maybe someone can post another step by step guide?
I have TCPUDPgb, and ADB
I can get to the connect in TCPUDPgb connect part,
but when i run the commandline adb connect TVSIPADDRESS:5555
says cannot connect to : 5555
Any ideas?
LRTan said:
Can't get it to work... maybe someone can post another step by step guide?
I have TCPUDPgb, and ADB
I can get to the connect in TCPUDPgb connect part,
but when i run the commandline adb connect TVSIPADDRESS:5555
says cannot connect to : 5555
Any ideas?
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but when i run the commandline adb connect TVSIPADDRESS:5555--- I think you have to put the IP Address of the TV here(192.168.x.x)
ES FILE Explorer is the best option to install apk files.
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Guys,
As what they mentioned(previous thread) if you really want to install apps
Use the Es File Explorer.
Make sure TV and your phone are in the same network
On the Android Phone pull up Es File Explorer
Left Pane, scroll down and expand network
locate android tv and tap it
a pop-up window will appear
asking for the ip address of the android tv
port field, you can leave it to default which is 5555
display as field will be the description
once its properly configured tv icon will appear on the android tv option
tap it, go to application folder
if its your first time it will install the es file explorer itself
then you can start installing apk files(got COC in my tv )
just click install at the bottom left
then just locate the download folder where the downloaded file is.
THIS WILL NOT ROOT YOUR ANDROID TV.
Have you rooted yours already?
TCL S4690
igmx said:
I was able to make the TCPUDPDbg + ADB method work on a TCL S4690 Smart TV.
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Not a techie, can't understand the loose translation.
I have the same TV but I'm not really a techie person to do this. Can you help? I'll make it worth your time if you can make my TV bootable as well.
I will try tomorrow on my TLC tv, will let you know how it goes
Ok guys, so it worked for me also
it appeared on my phone android TV. now i have the memory problem of old which doesnt see the SD as a drive in the TV as its all built in.... if anyone has a solution for this please let me know as Kodi isnt loading up nor can i download apps from aptoid, keeps saying insufitiont memory. without root I am out of ideas.
mihajlonet said:
I can't see my Android TV there, it says to enable the remote debug in settings on my TV, but I can't find that option?!
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that ihave same this ploblem who can tell me about this ploblem please >>>>iwat to install anoter app yet """
Has anyone found a root app which works with this ? I can't use z4root as I can't get to setting for usbdebug.
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I seriously don't understand why the tv manufacturer would put such restrictions on the tv. The tv smart aspect is usless!!!!!
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Hello everyone,
I have a german version of the Tablet and changed with the AIO tool the Region to get the ICS.
My Problem now is that the Remotecontroll App in the ICS-US version has less compatible Hardware supports than the german one.
Have anybody deodexed the Roms or can upload the german control app?
I'm sorry for my bad taped english but every day it goes better
On a similar note, I would like the remote .apk to try on my galaxy tab 7plus as it seems to have better device support than our stock app. If someone who has root and backed up their apps would be generous enough to post it somewhere, I think there would be a lot of happy galaxy tab users. many thanks. Paul
paulus3476 said:
On a similar note, I would like the remote .apk to try on my galaxy tab 7plus as it seems to have better device support than our stock app. If someone who has root and backed up their apps would be generous enough to post it somewhere, I think there would be a lot of happy galaxy tab users. many thanks. Paul
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I dint know tht galaxy had infrared port like tablet s for the remote feature to work
There is one app in the market called media remote you can download tht on ur galaxy tab
But the inbuilt remote feature of tablet s and the remote.apk is only for tablet s and dosent work for other tablets witjout infrared port
Here are the links:
http://www.mediafire.com/?f9t24nveu8kcpji
http://www.mediafire.com/?4w43z33g3tu6gxz
One is the software (9mb)
The other is the ir service (20kb)
Thanks! Now to get to work on how to get it to install on the galaxy tab 7.0 plus.
Can anyone do the same with the german ir remote apk version so they can take more supported devices back for the ics Us version?
sony remote apk on samsung galaxy tab 2
Any luck with getting the sony remote app to work on the samsung galaxy tab 2? I have one as well and hate the remote app that comes with it. I downloaded the files listed above but the install fails. I have the settings set to allow installs from unknown sources so that shouldn't be the problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.
if u have root, manually place the files in the apps directory (/system/apps/) using root explorer (available in market). Call them irremote.apk and irremoteservice.apk Set permissions to rw-r--r--
Any way without root?
Not that i know of.... use condis aio tool to root it!
HI
I've got a similar issue to the OP... stuck on official US (Not rooted) with a UK tablet and would like the apk with UK device list so I can easily add sky box etc... Anybody able to provide apk or way round to enable uk devices on us app?
the links are dead. Would it be possible to reupload them?
jcabad said:
the links are dead. Would it be possible to reupload them?
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YES; someone might reupload the 2 file? Link mediafire is dead, please.
THANKS!!
Any idea how to get it works. Every time I try to connect device, virtual tennis remain on searching.
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same problem with me bro.
did u find any solution.
same with me
I anyone have a solution please share it with us
bt
same here.. devices visible and paired... but nothing paired ingame.. host not visible...
First try pairing without starting the game.... I tried and we were able to play
But gameplay was laggy :|
Try geoniod emulater.
"NEVER CALL YOURSELF NOOB BE A NEWBIE"
PM me if u need help
Sent from MOON......
Moonguy75 said:
Try geoniod emulater.
"NEVER CALL YOURSELF NOOB BE A NEWBIE"
PM me if u need help
Sent from MOON......
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im also facing this, do you know how to solve it??
any solution to this?
In the host device-
1. Open Virtua Tennis Challenge in your device.
2. Select Multiplayer. (Image 1)
3. Allows the request to turn on Bluetooth. (Image 2)
4. Choose "Created a game as host" in one device. (Image 3)
5. Choose allow. (Image 4)
6. Select your position.
7. Wait for the other device to join.
In another device-
1. Follow the 1st, 2nd and 3rd point above.
2. Wait for the connection. It may take long.
3. When found, choose it and select your position and then press OK.
Then, choose the player in each device and select the ground in the host device.
And continue playing.
Enjoy
In host mobile it not show other mobile name
Problem with multiplayer on virtua tennis
Anirban Kopty said:
In the host device-
1. Open Virtua Tennis Challenge in your device.
2. Select Multiplayer. (Image 1)
3. Allows the request to turn on Bluetooth. (Image 2)
4. Choose "Created a game as host" in one device. (Image 3)
5. Choose allow. (Image 4)
6. Select your position.
7. Wait for the other device to join.
In another device-
1. Follow the 1st, 2nd and 3rd point above.
2. Wait for the connection. It may take long.
3. When found, choose it and select your position and then press OK.
Then, choose the player in each device and select the ground in the host device.
And continue playing.
Enjoy
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Hi
I have issue to fix position player on multiplayer game virtua tennis peculiarly yet.
I tested your way on past post on some device:
Huawei g700 android 4.4.2
Huawei honor 4c android 4.4.4
Galaxy S5 G900h android 6.0.1
Sony xperia v android 4.2.1
Sony Xperia X10i android 2.3.3
Only on galaxy s5 with android 6.0.1 there is a problem.
All devices are linked together on bluetooth and can play multiplayer easyly.
Galaxy S5 android 6.0.1 was finding devices at Host or client bluetooth mode and can positate to server or return position.
Problem is here that second linked devices although listed on galaxy s5 as found devices but can not place on any position,server or client.
This issue is with s5 only.
Please help me about it.
My devise is s5 and my problem.
smnmasoud said:
Hi
I have issue to fix position player on multiplayer game virtua tennis peculiarly yet.
I tested your way on past post on some device:
Huawei g700 android 4.4.2
Huawei honor 4c android 4.4.4
Galaxy S5 G900h android 6.0.1
Sony xperia v android 4.2.1
Sony Xperia X10i android 2.3.3
Only on galaxy s5 with android 6.0.1 there is a problem.
All devices are linked together on bluetooth and can play multiplayer easyly.
Galaxy S5 android 6.0.1 was finding devices at Host or client bluetooth mode and can positate to server or return position.
Problem is here that second linked devices although listed on galaxy s5 as found devices but can not place on any position,server or client.
This issue is with s5 only.
Please help me about it.
My devise is s5 and my problem.
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Hi
I wait your helping.
Also for been suring i flashed s5 with new rom 6.0.1 but no resulted.
This Is The Issue
fahadpapa said:
Any idea how to get it works. Every time I try to connect device, virtual tennis remain on searching.
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Seeing Same From 2 Years
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.nowtv&hl=en
I can't find this apk anywhere, and it's incompatible with all my devices. Apparently it does work on Samsung devices, just not officially yet. I have a subscription to them and would like to be able to watch on my phone/tablet.
If you have a compatible device would you please download and then upload the apk for me?
Thanks.
irish-sid said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.nowtv&hl=en
I can't find this apk anywhere, and it's incompatible with all my devices. Apparently it does work on Samsung devices, just not officially yet. I have a subscription to them and would like to be able to watch on my phone/tablet.
If you have a compatible device would you please download and then upload the apk for me?
Thanks.
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Sorry, I had the wrong page open when I posted this. I'll request a move. But if you could still help in the meantime that'd be great.
Anyone at all?
Here you go
I doubt it'll work though. I extracted the apk from a Galaxy S2 and installed it to my HTC One X+. The app loads and i can browse the library, but i get another unsupported device error when i try to watch anything.
Thanks
Bizwax said:
Here you go
I doubt it'll work though. I extracted the apk from a Galaxy S2 and installed it to my HTC One X+. The app loads and i can browse the library, but i get another unsupported device error when i try to watch anything.
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Thanks. I also wanted the apk for the same reason. Haven't tried it yet.
Netflix works perfectly by the way.
Now TV 3.0 apk please
Hi,
the new version has chromecast support but unfortunately it is not downloadable in Germany.
Can someone provide the apk, please ?
Bump, would like it too!
Hi is it possible to upload the latest apk file for this application: Molotov TV for android TV
The apk we can find on web site like apkpure are only the tab/smartphone application not the android TV.
That will be great if someone can do that, thanks
thoryus said:
Hi is it possible to upload the latest apk file for this application: Molotov TV for android TV
The apk we can find on web site like apkpure are only the tab/smartphone application not the android TV.
That will be great if someone can do that, thanks
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You may ask here >>> https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392504
Read the thread`s first post as well , how and where to post is written there
Good luck !
Hey guys im wanting to install some apps that i got form my firetv box on to my android tv the app i want to install installs and launches but then says this device is not supported anything i can do? happy to provide the aqk if some1 can help