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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As I have a custom rom on my shield I have no access to the google play for TV.
Could anyone be so kind to give me the original apk from DAZN for TVs?
Many thanks
I would also like this app!
Try this
many many thanks.
how did you get this?
Same here.... what is the latest Android TV version of DAZN and where to get it as .apk file?
same here.... I am looking for DAZN apk for Android TV. link above is dead. @Codename_Falcon where did you get that apk from? could you please provide another download link?
Here you go for 1.4 http://www51.zippyshare.com/v/QjjBCN7R/file.html
Can someone provide version 1.5.2 ?
I contacted Dazn support,and its not offered in the USA rite now.
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