I've watched a couple reviews of this phone and people keep saying oh the YouTube app sucks because YouTube is banned in the PRC or whatever, but the phone is widely available here in Taiwan, and taiwanese people use Google apps extensively. So perhaps optimizations will come before oppo does a more international release (it's already internationally released since Taiwan isn't the PRC lol). I'm gonna go check out the phone today at an oppo shop so will get an idea then. Would he funny if I could somehow grab Samsung's version of some apps to throw on there.
Hi Komali2 do you have any news?
I got my phone from giztop and my YouTube works flawlessly. It came with Google Play Services installed I downloaded YouTube and the bonus is its full screen.
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I got my phone from giztop and my YouTube works flawlessly. It came with Google Play Services installed I downloaded YouTube and the bonus is its full screen.
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what color did you buy? the black one in the videos looks rough, can you confirm?
I have the white.
I'm very tempted to buy this device, but I'm from Spain and warranty is something to worry about
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I've watched a couple reviews of this phone and people keep saying oh the YouTube app sucks because YouTube is banned in the PRC or whatever, but the phone is widely available here in Taiwan, and taiwanese people use Google apps extensively. So perhaps optimizations will come before oppo does a more international release (it's already internationally released since Taiwan isn't the PRC lol). I'm gonna go check out the phone today at an oppo shop so will get an idea then. Would he funny if I could somehow grab Samsung's version of some apps to throw on there.
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hi any update?
Yeah I tried the version we have in Taiwan, no Google app support sadly
It feels incredible in hand though
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Yeah I tried the version we have in Taiwan, no Google app support sadly
It feels incredible in hand though
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Where in Taiwan is it available, can you share the store name? also at what price is it selling there ?
just download the apk
I've already buy with Giztop and now i wait the delivery to my country (Belgium).
I ask to Giztop that keep my box sealed and not open ... then i must instal myself Play Store.
I hope fast delivery and no duties tax because seller said to me no duties.
For the installlation of the apk of Play Store, there is a tuto ?
Easy ?
Where can i found official and last apk for Playstore ?
I installed Google Play from apkmirror (just search for goole play apk on google.co.uk - first hit). The latest right now is
Version: 28.8.17-21 [0] [PR] 420363821 (82881710) arm64-v8a. Google services are already installed on the Find N, so you just need to install the Goople Play APK, download your apps, set GBoard as the default keyboard, and then it acts mostly like a western ROM after that.
Note: apkmirror and and some of the other sites like apkpure, are fairly safe; *but* sideloading apk files is always at your own risk.
OK, i think apkpure and apkmirror are trusted sources and safe ... but never sure at 100% !
elm0nch said:
I'm very tempted to buy this device, but I'm from Spain and warranty is something to worry about
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I bought it here in Spain with 2 years warranty. Since 2022 you have 3 years with new law.
juankar7 said:
I bought it here in Spain with 2 years warranty. Since 2022 you have 3 years with new law.
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Where did you get it Juankar?
Are you happy with it?
Gracias!
juankar7 said:
I bought it here in Spain with 2 years warranty. Since 2022 you have 3 years with new law.
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Donde lo has comprado en españa??
Hi, Find N in my hands and i love it VERY VERY VERY much !
For me, it's the perfect form factor and and build quality seem very good.
I've use the app for clonage from Oppo to clone my Note 9 to my Find N.
Then Playstore is transfered but not work.
Then i uninstal Playstore and download new apk from apk pure and apk mirror but nothing work for Playstore.
Could you help me ?
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Hi, Find N in my hands and i love it VERY VERY VERY much !
For me, it's the perfect form factor and and build quality seem very good.
I've use the app for clonage from Oppo to clone my Note 9 to my Find N.
Then Playstore is transfered but not work.
Then i uninstal Playstore and download new apk from apk pure and apk mirror but nothing work for Playstore.
Could you help me ?
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Odd; I setup the phone from scratch and then used the latest apk from apk mirror and it all worked fine. Only thing I can think of is that the google services have been overwritten by your Note 9 versions? Try reverting those?
How can i reverting because i've already delete old Playstore apk and download new from apk mirror but it's the same...
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How can i reverting because i've already delete old Playstore apk and download new from apk mirror but it's the same...
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Hi, my working version installed by Giztop is not the last one it's 28-817-21 but it works flawlessly
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Hi all. Not asking for anything that is stealing....
I am a NC user in Canada.
As of yet the Amazon appstore is not available in Canada though I have it installed on my NC it won't let me download or purchase any content for geographical reasons.
I am sure this will change soon, but in the mean time I am missing out on some nice daily deals! For example swiftkey is available free today!
I am wondering if anyone would be able to pm me the apk they download for free from the appstore. I figure if I get it for free on the day it was offered free I am not taking anything away financially from them, I am only getting someone to act as my intermediary until the appstore can work for me.
Would anyone be able to?
Would greatly appreciate it!!!
I'm fairly 100% positive that Amazon is still giving money to the publisher for every 'free' app that's downloaded through their app store, so you are still taking something financially away from the publisher, even if not from Amazon. Past that, the code is still protected and not 'free' regardless of the initial cost to the user.
Possibly but fact is I am not asking for hacked app and currently it is free. being in Canada I just font have access. I font think I am asking much.
From 1.1 Nook Color with 1.1 ghz overclock
I don't think it would work anyway as the apk for the app wouldn't be tied to your Amazon account.
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I don't think it would work anyway as the apk for the app wouldn't be tied to your Amazon account.
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Also I think Amazon can tell you're in Canada. It's the same way Hulu and other video services can tell your not in America. Unless you use a proxy then you are sol.
I tried to install the apk on my phone. It installs but when you try to change the swiftkey settings it throws an error about not having the amazon app store installed and to install the app store to use.
Has anyone tried using a usa vpn for getting apps off amazon?
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thats why i cant buy it but if i have the apk on a free app i want to see if it will work
The fact that.it doesn't cost the.person downloading it anything does not suddenly make it free and available for the downloader to distribute it as they see fit. The Amazon store is the distribution method the publisher has chosen this time, if they've (Amazon or the publisher) decided that Canada isn't a place they want to sell or allow Amazon to give the app away, that's their choice, and someone giving you the app is no different than someone giving you a paid version from the Market.
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I tried to install the apk on my phone. It installs but when you try to change the swiftkey settings it throws an error about not having the amazon app store installed and to install the app store to use.
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i have appstore installed but i am in canada so appstore wont let me buy or install but if i were to sideload it might work
I am in Germany and the Amazon App Store works just fine on my NookColor. No proxy or anything like that.
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The fact that.it doesn't cost the.person downloading it anything does not suddenly make it free and available for the downloader to distribute it as they see fit. The Amazon store is the distribution method the publisher has chosen this time, if they've (Amazon or the publisher) decided that Canada isn't a place they want to sell or allow Amazon to give the app away, that's their choice, and someone giving you the app is no different than someone giving you a paid version from the Market.
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that is your opinion which is speculation it is more likely due to is sues that have nor yet been setup fact is if I drove 1 hour to south and got on few wifi there then I would have no problem.
Thanks for trying to be more of a problem than a solution.
I hope you never mess something up on your nook color as technically the stick image posted on xda wad nor felt released by Barnes and Noble dip you would be also doing something illegal.
There are cracked versions of this pretty program floating around but i wanted a legitimate version knowing it will only be a matter of time before the store goes live here and I will miss or on the offer.
Actually, it's not illegal to hack the NC. At least not in the US. They can void your warranty, but it's not illegal to hack it. What you are asking someone to do is illegal though.
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Actually, it's not illegal to hack the NC. At least not in the US. They can void your warranty, but it's not illegal to hack it. What you are asking someone to do is illegal though.
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I didn't say hacking nook was illegal. But using an .img file of the stock Rom to restore to stock is. B&N did not open source there OS version for release. That img file is not the same file as their update files. This is the whole OS to flash back to stock.
And while what I asked might have flirted in a grey area look around at what is available on xda that is normally pay software. I merely asked for a file being offered free on the day it was offered as such. If you have a problem with that make your own thread and don't [email protected] on mine.
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i have appstore installed but i am in canada so appstore wont let me buy or install but if i were to sideload it might work
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I am afraid sideloading will not work too, as Appstore will need to authenticate your credentials first.
While Swiftkey is a great keyboard app for mobiles, I find Thumb Keyboard to work better for tablets.
Hello,
Just got my Tab on Friday. Are the subject apps available? I cannot find them in the market.
Thanks!
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no on Netflix and the future of it on this tablet is quite grim too.
there's no native Facebook app optimized for tablets just yet (how silly is that), only the phone version which is not available for this device. people tend to like this as a substitute for now:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook
or just use the browser.
i think Words With Friends is not tablet optimized either and thus not available.
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there's no native Facebook app optimized for tablets just yet (how silly is that), only the phone version which is not available for this device.
i think Words With Friends is not tablet optimized either and thus not available.
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There isn't even an iPad app for Facebook yet.
I use WWF on my Tab without issue
I use the Facebook app from my phone. Actually, it automatically downloaded and installed when I first logged into the tablet. It synced all my apps, even the ones that don't show up in a market search.
I read somewhwre, I believe it was the words for friends change log, that they were working on a tablet optimized version. Could be wrong though.
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I use the Facebook app from my phone. Actually, it automatically downloaded and installed when I first logged into the tablet. It synced all my apps, even the ones that don't show up in a market search.
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yeah it does that. not gonna work if you never installed it on the phone though.
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yeah it does that. not gonna work if you never installed it on the phone though.
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Friendcaster isn't free but it works great. FriendMe should have a new version out next week that's more usable. And Facebook iPad is coming out soon... so maybe HC next?
Friendcaster sucks IMO. Only thing it has is the feed. You're better off using the actual website. FriendMe is a little better but its still missing some of the core features.
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Would be nice to play Words with friends on this new tablet i just bought
you guys dont have words with friends???? i have it on my tablet... and i had it on my xoom too i got it from the market
did they remove it or something??
i can post the apk
xtkxhom3r said:
you guys dont have words with friends???? i have it on my tablet... and i had it on my xoom too i got it from the market
did they remove it or something??
i can post the apk
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Yes they did during the last update. They said they are working on a Honeycomb version. The phone version does work, but it cuts off the bottoms of the letters in your tray. You can't tell F's from E's for example. Also when you use a blank tile the letter chooser is not displayed properly.
That said, it does work.
I would assume the new UI will be more like the Ipad's.
Andy
I have WWF on my phone, and it auto downloaded to my tab when I opened the market for the first time.
Suppose I have to wait since this is my first Android anything
You can sideload it: Download it here
Completely legit, use the quick download button. Install Astro before you download it, and use the app installer.
http://www.getjar.com/mobile/48090/...6j608cinkp1p03r4&c=l2guqa0e2bj1jx0713&lang=en
I've got WWF on my tab. Auto downloaded first time. It blows on the tab atm. The bottom bar covers like 20% of the letters. for some you have to drag them up to see what they are. They need a tab version badly.
Here is a great facebook app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook&feature=search_result
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When did the phone version of facebook get changed? I was able to download it from the market when i got my tab last week.
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Just got my to.1 yesterday, I was in love with it until I found out these three apps were not available, looks like I will be returning it in the next few days, =( pretty bummed, I guess I should have researched this prior to purchasing, but they seemed like such basic app's that it never crossed my mind that they wouldn't be available
I have been an android guy for a long time ( had a g1, and now have a g2 ) and this may be what pushes me over to the Ios darkside
just spoke to a Netflix rep. to summarize, he said that they are very aware that tons of people are looking for a Honeycomb app, and that they have offered the major manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Motorola..) the necessary things to integrate Netflix, and that it's up to the manufacturers to decide if they would like to implement the DRM needed to run Netflix. but since some of these manufacturers, Samsung for example, are planning on a media hub.. the Netflix rep said that Samsung might see it as competition to their own offerings. so we should all contact both Samsung and Netflix to let them know how badly we want Netlifx.
Netflix customer service: 1-866-716-0414
Samsung live chat: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact
Samsung customer service for apps: 1-888-899-7609
Netflix app
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just spoke to a Netflix rep. to summarize, he said that they are very aware that tons of people are looking for a Honeycomb app, and that they have offered the major manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Motorola..) the necessary things to integrate Netflix, and that it's up to the manufacturers to decide if they would like to implement the DRM needed to run Netflix. but since some of these manufacturers, Samsung for example, are planning on a media hub.. the Netflix rep said that Samsung might see it as competition to their own offerings. so we should all contact both Samsung and Netflix to let them know how badly we want Netlifx.
Netflix customer service: 1-866-716-0414
Samsung live chat:
Samsung customer service for apps: 1-888-899-7609
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So I just finished chatting with Samsung and this is what they had to say....
Dave: Hi, thanks for reaching out to Samsung tech support. How can I help you today?
Andre: I recently purchased your new galaxy 10.1 and found out that there is no Netflix app compatible with it. why is that?
Dave: Please allow me to go through the inquiry.
Andre: k
Dave: Let me explain.
Dave: Netflix works on Silver lite to stream movies. The Samsung Tab doesn't support this Silver lite. However, Samsung and Microsoft are working to release a upgrade so that Tab will support Silver lite and then you can stream from Netflix.
Andre: how soon can we expect this?
Dave: I'm sorry; this information will be released only after releasing the appropriate upgrade for the Tab and I do not want to provide you with any false information.
Andre: are we talking weeks, months, years?
Andre: this is a big reason i purchased the tablet
Dave: I can understand your concern. I recommend you contact our phone support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864); they are available 24/7. I'm sure they'll assist you further in this regard.
Andre: k... thanks
google market has been rebranded to "google play"
to celebrate this they are having some HUGE offers.
this has been posted in other places but i thought id post it here so no one misses out! check it out! great offers!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_2012_03_06_AppsFavorites?start=0&num=24
my MUST have apps from this list would be:
World Of Goo
Osmos
Swiftkey X (sadly just phone version)
Quell Reflect
Got some nice deals going, I tried Real Racing 2, which isnt in the sale but they have some trial thing going on atm, but it wont download when i run it, other people seem to be having the same problem, anyone got any ideas why its doing this? a problem with running ics? really wanna try it out :/
I bought most of them. It's like 5$. Nice deal
I still haven't received the update though
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are there any other payment methodes available other then by Creditcard ?
(like paypal)
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are there any other payment methodes available other then by Creditcard ?
(like paypal)
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not that i know of...
Haha SALE means Dirty in french language i know why they complaining about it now!
I own a Samsung Galaxy k zoom Sm C1116 which i purchased from china, it is a genuine phone as I purchased from the Samsung store in china. I am not able to install google apps in it because of Baidu which is built in the phone. I even contacted the store I bought the phone from, they didn't reply. Can anyone please suggest me what to do. I am stuck it in guys i am not even able to download apps as there is no play store too. Can anyone find me a suitable suggestion or give me one to resolve this.
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I own a Samsung Galaxy k zoom Sm C1116 which i purchased from china, it is a genuine phone as I purchased from the Samsung store in china. I am not able to install google apps in it because of Baidu which is built in the phone. I even contacted the store I bought the phone from, they didn't reply. Can anyone please suggest me what to do. I am stuck it in guys i am not even able to download apps as there is no play store too. Can anyone find me a suitable suggestion or give me one to resolve this.
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Which version of Android?
What have you tried?
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I didnt try anything. I didnt wanna ruin my phone by not knowing what to do.
I took it to the local samsung store and they were just overwhelmed with the looks and the camera but didnt suggest me anything.
I even contacted the country's samsung head office and they too didnt respond anything.
Use Google Installer
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I own a Samsung Galaxy k zoom Sm C1116 which i purchased from china, it is a genuine phone as I purchased from the Samsung store in china. I am not able to install google apps in it because of Baidu which is built in the phone. I even contacted the store I bought the phone from, they didn't reply. Can anyone please suggest me what to do. I am stuck it in guys i am not even able to download apps as there is no play store too. Can anyone find me a suitable suggestion or give me one to resolve this.
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I can help. I'm from China and we usually use an app to install Google services to Chinese version phones.
Because I'm new here, I can't post links. You could search "谷歌安装器官网_拇指玩" or "gugeanzhuangqi" in Google or Baidu.
I would like to know how to root the new SKYSTREAM THREE PLUS ANDROID TV BOX if someone can please give me any instructions
So I'm assuming you never found how to root this box? I'm looking at buying one and need root for simulating keyboard/typing input.
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Did you try any of these methods?
https://www.xda-developers.com/best-one-click-root-2018/
Looking to do the same thing did you find a root method that worked?
I do believe they are rooted before they are delivered. They have magisk manager installed but not up to date. If you do a factory reset you will lose the root for some reason. I am still researching this and trying to figure it out so I can get play store installed again.
If you didn't notice, the installed PS was at version 12 or there abouts and will not upgrade. The newest version right now is around 21. Even though they say this box is PS certified, it in fact is not.
If I figure out a way to root this again I will post here. But I don't want to mess it up too much as this is my primary media center.
I did finally get my root back. Not quite sure how. But it was after a second factory reset. Magisk manager has the root on these right out of the box. So have a look for Magisk app and open that. If it says something about this version is out of date, then you will need to update it of course. There are many other tutorials online to help you from there.
Edit: do not update magisk. Use the one supplied and get root back that way.
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I did finally get my root back. Not quite sure how. But it was after a second factory reset. Magisk manager has the root on these right out of the box. So have a look for Magisk app and open that. If it says something about this version is out of date, then you will need to update it of course. There are many other tutorials online to help you from there.
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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I don't know about the pro. It looks like they might be running some hacked version of Android TV but I can't confirm. I did hear that the native Netflix and Prime app won't play 4k so I assume the pros are also rooted.
My 3 plus has a hacked Android 8 on it out of the box. I actually put it aside for the last couple of months because I purchased a shield. They have an actual licensed Android TV version 9 installed.
I hope this winter to get some down time to mess with the SS.
In my honest opinion, I wouldn't purchase from them again until they decide to actually install a licensed/certified Android on their box.
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I don't know about the pro. It looks like they might be running some hacked version of Android TV but I can't confirm. I did hear that the native Netflix and Prime app won't play 4k so I assume the pros are also rooted.
My 3 plus has a hacked Android 8 on it out of the box. I actually put it aside for the last couple of months because I purchased a shield. They have an actual licensed Android TV version 9 installed.
I hope this winter to get some down time to mess with the SS.
In my honest opinion, I wouldn't purchase from them again until they decide to actually install a licensed/certified Android on their box.
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Yeah I just checked there mate, the fookers have refunded the payment saying due to current situation delivery won't be another 6 weeks so I've to order sooner lol.
Think I will just buy a shield instead.
With regard to skystream I read that they're keeping their new super doopwr os locked down in secret.
Apparently due to amlogic factory guidelines, but obviously we now know its because its running cloned unlicensed firmware itself. Cheeky buggers
A refund is good in this case. For sure spend the little extra and go the shield route.
If you join the SS/Elite mods (if you look carefully one of the admins of Elite is actually listed as the owner of SS) facebook group they 1000%, under no circumstances, state that you should not factory reset their box. That to me is a head turner.
Why shouldn't you? Because it messes up the magisk root that they install on each and every box and they aren't going to send you support for resetting it. Unless you pay 35 American for them to remote into your box and fix it for you.
On the 3 plus I tried everything to upgrade the playstore from version 12. Yes! It was stuck on version 12 and could not install an upgrade. I have another Android box that isn't certified but the PS actually updates.
For me it was a lesson well learned. I fell for their boasting, hook, line and sinker!
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A refund is good in this case. For sure spend the little extra and go the shield route.
If you join the SS/Elite mods (if you look carefully one of the admins of Elite is actually listed as the owner of SS) facebook group they 1000%, under no circumstances, state that you should not factory reset their box. That to me is a head turner.
Why shouldn't you? Because it messes up the magisk root that they install on each and every box and they aren't going to send you support for resetting it. Unless you pay 35 American for them to remote into your box and fix it for you.
On the 3 plus I tried everything to upgrade the playstore from version 12. Yes! It was stuck on version 12 and could not install an upgrade. I have another Android box that isn't certified but the PS actually updates.
For me it was a lesson well learned. I fell for their boasting, hook, line and sinker!
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Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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Wow! Thanks for posting that link. I will have to download it. I actually removed Playstore off my 3 plus and after a a full reset it never reinstalled and I can't sideload it either.
The new pro they just released is an amlogic chip as well. I don't know all the specs right off hand atm. But looking at their website, it looks to be some version of Android TV. Unless they made the launcher to look like it. I assume the latter. I have already seen from their fb group that people are complaining that Netflix and prime will not provide 4k as promised. Also that Play store won't update either app since it is not certified. You have to update those via aptoid.
Their fb group is also locked down that the admins have to approve all the posts. That sounds to me that they got tired of people complaining about legitimate problems with their boxes. That doesn't stop some people from going off topic on some of the posts though and it does happen from time to time until the admins clean those off.
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Wow! Thanks for posting that link. I will have to download it. I actually removed Playstore off my 3 plus and after a a full reset it never reinstalled and I can't sideload it either.
The new pro they just released is an amlogic chip as well. I don't know all the specs right off hand atm. But looking at their website, it looks to be some version of Android TV. Unless they made the launcher to look like it. I assume the latter. I have already seen from their fb group that people are complaining that Netflix and prime will not provide 4k as promised. Also that Play store won't update either app since it is not certified. You have to update those via aptoid.
Their fb group is also locked down that the admins have to approve all the posts. That sounds to me that they got tired of people complaining about legitimate problems with their boxes. That doesn't stop some people from going off topic on some of the posts though and it does happen from time to time until the admins clean those off.
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I just contacted them yesterday, I asked if new box will come with magisk, he said no as it is original signed version of android tv, so I said bummer.
I asked what to do about adblocking etc as I usually use adaway on the root #. In the next breath he said adaway will work as the system comes "sort of pre-rooted"
Well its not original version of ATV then I'm guessing?
He said theyre using a non mobile version of android so they weren't sure how magisk would be implemented or if it would play nice with /system...
So I think what we have is a clone and this is why they're not disclosing firmware,
The box seems to come with a root of sorts already in place.
I reordered it anyway as I want to see what it's like.
I asked is it true you cannot FR the box and they said they are working on this.
That's rather worrying, I wil post review of this box and some board photos once it arrives but I'm being told it won't arrive for another month or two.
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I just contacted them yesterday, I asked if new box will come with magisk, he said no as it is original signed version of android tv, so I said bummer.
I asked what to do about adblocking etc as I usually use adaway on the root #. In the next breath he said adaway will work as the system comes "sort of pre-rooted"
Well its not original version of ATV then I'm guessing?
He said theyre using a non mobile version of android so they weren't sure how magisk would be implemented or if it would play nice with /system...
So I think what we have is a clone and this is why they're not disclosing firmware,
The box seems to come with a root of sorts already in place.
I reordered it anyway as I want to see what it's like.
I asked is it true you cannot FR the box and they said they are working on this.
That's rather worrying, I wil post review of this box and some board photos once it arrives but I'm being told it won't arrive for another month or two.
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Wow. I am surprised they actually gave you that much info. I couldn't get anything out of them besides tough luck.
Would be interesting to hear for sure.
A non-mobile version of Android? Oh but its an original signed version of Android TV? Sounds to me like they are praying on people whom don't know any better.
So I will be assuming my guess earlier is correct. Cobbled up Android with a launcher built to look and act like Android TV.
Bertonumber1 said:
Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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I finally got a chance to flash the rom from the freaktab forum. Works great! Thanks for that link for sure! Now that I know that works, I am going to try to flash a different Amlogic ROM to see if that works!
Since I had the time, I also decided to try and flash my Sky Stream 3 Plus with a rom from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...m-xtmod-atv-x96-max-gt1-u211-devices-t3892273
They have an Android 8 and 9 version.
The version 8 worked great! Seemed to really run smooth for the half hour that I tested it. The launcher looks like the Android TV that I have on my shield. Just a few customizations missing.
Went ahead and tried the Android 9 mod supplied there and working so far! Gonna run that for a bit and see what happens.
Once again the Android 9 supplied by xannytech looks great! I will have to install an app to tell me if for sure this is running androidtv for sure. When setting up it actually stated that it was.
I also see that Chromecast is built into both of these versions as well! Instead of the SS3plus garbage that never seemed to work!
So I did download the backup rom from that link. It worked pretty good! I messed with it for about an hour to see how it worked and didn't find any noticeable flaws. Thanks for that.
I then flashed the android 8 from one of the threads here and messed with it for a half hour before I realized there was the android 9 available. I am currently running that and have for the last week. Runs good enough that I moved it into the bedroom. Only thing I can't figure out is what root app to install so I can get a few apps, like an auto off to run correctly.
Just changed the cec to see if it will shutdown when the TV kicks into sleep mode like my cheap mygica used to do for me.
Edit... guess I am replying to myself... lol
-Swamper- said:
So I did download the backup rom from that link. It worked pretty good! I messed with it for about an hour to see how it worked and didn't find any noticeable flaws. Thanks for that.
I then flashed the android 8 from one of the threads here and messed with it for a half hour before I realized there was the android 9 available. I am currently running that and have for the last week. Runs good enough that I moved it into the bedroom. Only thing I can't figure out is what root app to install so I can get a few apps, like an auto off to run correctly.
Just changed the cec to see if it will shutdown when the TV kicks into sleep mode like my cheap mygica used to do for me.
Edit... guess I am replying to myself... lol
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@-Swamper- Sorry there mate, I had unsubscribed from this thread after I decided not to bother with skystream. I'm happy you found the link and firmware that suited your needs.
Me? I settled for an amazon 2nd gen Sloane box. Rooted and I'm sticking with it. I have the 4k in the room also.
I was going to buy the sky stream but too many problems before I even got hold of it. General attitude from the staff there stinks.
Anyway glad you got things sorted. Tag me if you're needing any help with flashing roms etc
Bertonumber1 said:
Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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Not a chance, I bought two of these things for customers and they assured they were rooted. When allot of apps that need root wouldn't install I checked to see if Magisk Manager was installed, (another bs line they sold me). I installed Magisk manager and what it told me was that Magisk was not installed, not any version anywhere. My advice, for what it's worth , stay clear of Skystream. In my personal opinion they are hucksters telling people whatever they want to hear.
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Not a chance, I bought two of these things for customers and they assured they were rooted. When allot of apps that need root wouldn't install I checked to see if Magisk Manager was installed, (another bs line they sold me). I installed Magisk manager and what it told me was that Magisk was not installed, not any version anywhere. My advice, for what it's worth , stay clear of Skystream. In my personal opinion they are hucksters telling people whatever they want to hear.
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Hey , thanks for your response , just what i expected from these liars . They told me things like adaway would still work as the box was "kinda rooted" on the same breath they tried to tell me their box was genuine android tv lol . What a crock of sh*t to sell a glorified amlogic device.
And after all that i asked about firmware as there were a number if guys factory resetting and ending up with bricked devcices . They told me they replaced these "free of charge" but neglected to mention the customer had to pay further shipping costs and wait 3/4 months at least for their replacement
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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It won't, I just got two of them and magisk is not installed, neither is magisk manager