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Hey guys got my Xoom last night and after messing around for a few hours I have a couple questions.
1. What videos Codecs (Not formats, sry) does the Xoom play Natively?
2.Where is the Native video chat app?
3.Why are so many app missing from Market? (Tango, etc)
4. Would Spar-parts app stretch apps to fit screen like Samsung tab? (no sure how it would work in honeycomb)
5. Anyone else have tethering problem? Im using my Droid X to Provide data for my xoom. Barnacle wont work and Wireless tether Keep disconnecting.
6.Is there a native File browser app?
7. Can you make folders on the home screen?
8. Anyone else having problems installing apps from the Market? (Get stuck at installing stage)
and Finally.....
9.Is there an update coming out any time soon???
I know this thing and new but i feel like I'm missing some info. Hope someone can answer a few.
Thanks
2.Where is the Native video chat app? Google talk
3.Why are so many app missing from Market? (Tango, etc) Limited tablet optimized apps right now
4. Would Spar-parts app stretch apps to fit screen like Samsung tab? (no sure how it would work in honeycomb) Spare parts app has been used to help with compatibilty similar to the Galaxy tab
5. Anyone else have tethering problem? Im using my Droid X to Provide data for my xoom. Barnacle wont work and Wireless tether Keep disconnecting. There is a hotspot feature instead of the tethering
9.Is there an update coming out any time soon??? The only update we have heard is when 4G module is installed with firmware.
synplex said:
Hey guys got my Xoom last night and after messing around for a few hours I have a couple questions.
1. What videos formats does the Xoom play Natively?
2.Where is the Native video chat app?
3.Why are so many app missing from Market? (Tango, etc)
4. Would Spar-parts app stretch apps to fit screen like Samsung tab? (no sure how it would work in honeycomb)
5. Anyone else have tethering problem? Im using my Droid X to Provide data for my xoom. Barnacle wont work and Wireless tether Keep disconnecting.
6.Is there a native File browser app?
7. Can you make folders on the home screen?
8. Anyone else having problems installing apps from the Market? (Get stuck at installing stage)
and Finally.....
9.Is there an update coming out any time soon???
I know this thing and new but i feel like I'm missing some info. Hope someone can answer a few.
Thanks
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1) Everything but high profile 1080p
2) Gtalk is preinstalled
3) Apps that will not work with the x-large mdpi format will not show up
4) Yes, spare parts works and does
5) I've used bluetooth tether and wifi tether and they both work flawless
6) No, most android phones don't come with a file browser, there are no files to browse usually unless you are looking at the sdcard or in this case the internal memory.
7) Not yet, but there is so much space, go nuts
8) No
9) Nothing announced, but what do you think? We've had 2.2/2.3/3.0/2.4 announced in the last Year and a half...
7. Not natively but I use Simi folder from the market. Works great. I am sure there are others.
synplex said:
Hey guys got my Xoom last night and after messing around for a few hours I have a couple questions.
1. What videos Codecs (Not formats, sry) does the Xoom play Natively
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H.263
H.264 AVC [Baseline Profile (BP)]
MPEG-4 SP
VP8
http://developer.android.com/guide/appendix/media-formats.html
Thank you all for the quick replies.
So spare part works on the Xoom. I gotta add the apk through usb since it wont come up in the market.
Also and word on a One click root for honeycomb like z4root?
Thanks
Bauxite said:
1) Everything but high profile 1080p
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Have you tried 720p HP?
Why would they disable device check now? I've been with Netflix for over a year and I was annoyed with having to wait for the Netflix app. Now it seems the wait was for nothing. Unless I'm missing something they seem to have abandoned securring the app alltogether. Is this the case or did they find a better way while making the apparently available to all who could use it?
Also when i try to download the update i get an error that says Package file not signed correctly. All I did to get Netflix working before was to modify the build prop. Do I need to change back the build prop and maybe delete the old Netflix app first?
Uninstall it, and reinstall it from the market. Put your build.prop back the way it belongs.
Actually, you still need the modded prop to avoid squirrel voices...
Mine sounds more like whales sounding.
Except when it's turned off. Then it's messages from my neighbors labrador
I already went ahead and deleted and reinstalled the update but thanks for reminding me to revert back to my original build prop.
I'm still curious as to why Netflix had the change of heart. Or am I missing something. I was under the impression they couldn't release an app for all Android devices because Android didn't provide the security Netflix wanted. Certain new Android devices possessed a hardware solution and for those devices Netflix released an app. Then it begins showing up for most devices but wouldn't stream to the non supported ones. A solution is found somewhere in the development community. So Netflix releases this latest update which allows streaming on pretty much everything. Lol Why and why now? What changed? Anyone else curious?
Edit: this happened soon after I posted this. Now that Netfilx has forced the older version out of service, I just use the market version with no issues on CM 7.0.3 with ext4 OC @1200MHz. No chipmunk sound and no build.prop edits are required.
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I use the device check disabled apk and I don't hear chipmunks or whales on CM 7.0.3 stable with ext4 OC @1200MHz. No need to edit the build.prop for me. Now if would only work on my Iconia...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=595398&d=1305342259
Is their a way to get google market videos to how up on a rooted k1 3.2 ? I have replaced the vending apk withthe newer market version to see books and music however no videos. I was hoping to use voo doo ota to temp unoot and be able to rent videos. I also tried the google video apk which only shows rentals after temp unrooting but still list device as incompatible. Im running a hacked build prop to spoof xoom which works great for games. Thanks for any help/ suggestions.
yaggermr said:
Is their a way to get google market videos to how up on a rooted k1 3.2 ? I have replaced the vending apk withthe newer market version to see books and music however no videos. I was hoping to use voo doo ota to temp unoot and be able to rent videos. I also tried the google video apk which only shows rentals after temp unrooting but still list device as incompatible. Im running a hacked build prop to spoof xoom which works great for games. Thanks for any help/ suggestions.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1223630&highlight=google+videos
Post 1 has a modified script that hides SU from it, Post 3 has a cracked .apk that doesn't look.
The cracked .apk has trouble with offline use so if that's part of your plan you may be better off using the script.
Thanks for the suggestion both methods in the post address the root block but not the incompatible device. voo doo ota allows me to temp unroot and access videos.apk app however it says not available on this device. I also modded the build prop lcd resolution to no luck there. No big deal I might never use the video rental thought it might be nice if I was stuck in the airport but I can use mspot videos for that. The wierd thing is the spoof xoom works on everything except videos.
Hmm, well, have you tried the new build.prop settings? (build.prop is in the /system/ folder and can be edited with root explorer or ES).
ro.build.fingerprint=verizon/trygon/stingray:3.0/HRI39/101999:user/release-keys
ro.product.model=Xoom
ro.product.brand=verizon
ro.product.name=trygon
ro.product.device=stingray
***edit: just tried and while upgrading market to 3.4.4 gives me access to music, movies are still verboten. It looks like the Xoom has access so we may need to spoof more of its build.prop.
Yeah I'll look for a copy of the xoom build prop and try to find the proper setting if anyone knows what needs to be modified please post. Trial and error is no fun.
yaggermr said:
Yeah I'll look for a copy of the xoom build prop and try to find the proper setting if anyone knows what needs to be modified please post. Trial and error is no fun.
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I'll try the non-verizon Xoom. It's possible it's blocking the videos because they want you to use Vcast or some other such nonsense.
****Can't be the reason*** According to website, Verizon version actually got google videos app before anyone else...
http://www.electronista.com/articles/11/06/16/google.videos.updated.to.work.with.wi.fi.xooms/
Google recently released an update for chromecast enabling screen cast on supported devices.
Unfortunately, Moto X is not one of the lucky ones
But an user in a Moto X brazillian G+ community, found out that downgrading Google Play Services to factory version enables the option for us!
I just tried myself and for my surprise, it actually WORKS!
Depending on what you're mirroring, it's kinda laggy by now, but you may try yourself. Audio also works! :good:
Vinicius Costa was who made the discovery.
Checkout the post in G+ and a few screenshots and photos:
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+DanielWilliamTR/posts/QphJc1qNetB?cfem=1
EDIT1: Is not really practical downgrade GPS (for day to day use) as it breaks a lot of Google apps. This is only a workaround to enable screen cast while we don't get official support.
EDIT2: I just made a video demonstration of cast screen in my Moto X, the audio is in portuguese, but you can ignore that.
http://youtu.be/9pFlsmqH-Q4
EDIT3: A xda developer released an app that enables mirroring by adding an entry in Google Play Services database (no need to uninstall gps updates).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
Sweet. Can't wait to mirror NFL red zone to my TV...
I hope the audio quality is good. Could be my only hope for Slacker radio.
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Someone in the Chromecast forum said they modded the build.prop file and got it to show without downgrading anything..
abuttino said:
Someone in the Chromecast forum said they modded the build.prop file and got it to show without downgrading anything..
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My guess they change model name in build.prop to one of those devices already support it. That could be a better work around
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Could you change your build prop to get the new version of the app from the play store, then once working, change it back? My fear is that changing your build prop will break things like Motorola apps and Google wallet, which can be picky about your build prop.
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sorullo_xgrx said:
My guess they change model name in build.prop to one of those devices already support it. That could be a better work around
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I think this is worst than downgrading GPS... Changing model name may get you a lot of problems with system and other apps...
I hope there's another workaround other than these two...
xxBrun0xx said:
Could you change your build prop to get the new version of the app from the play store, then once working, change it back? My fear is that changing your build prop will break things like Motorola apps and Google wallet, which can be picky about your build prop.
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The problem is not about updating the app, you can do this by downloading the apk from androidpolice.
But once updated, it won't show the option to cast screen on Moto X by default.
abuttino said:
Someone in the Chromecast forum said they modded the build.prop file and got it to show without downgrading anything..
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Please share the link...
fndpena said:
The problem is not about updating the app, you can do this by downloading the apk from androidpolice.
But once updated, it won't show the option to cast screen on Moto X by default.
Please share the link...
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Ok guys, tried this for myself
I DON'T have a Moto X, but a Sony Xperia Z2, but the process should be quite the same, i changed this values from my original build.prop:
Code:
ro.build.product=D6503
ro.product.brand=Sony
ro.product.name=D6503
ro.product.device=D6503
to:
Code:
ro.build.product=hammerhead
ro.product.brand=google
ro.product.name=hammerhead
ro.product.device=hammerhead
I took the changed build.prop variables from a original Nexus 5 build.prop file.
Happy testing
nEUTRon666 said:
Ok guys, tried this for myself
I DON'T have a Moto X, but a Sony Xperia Z2, but the process should be quite the same, i changed this values from my original build.prop:
Code:
ro.build.product=D6503
ro.product.brand=Sony
ro.product.name=D6503
ro.product.device=D6503
to:
Code:
ro.build.product=hammerhead
ro.product.brand=google
ro.product.name=hammerhead
ro.product.device=hammerhead
I took the changed build.prop variables from a original Nexus 5 build.prop file.
Happy testing
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Is that suposed to work even with the latest Google Play Services?
Any FC's ?
Changing these values crashed Google Play Services for me when I tried last night
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I was able to get it to work basically perfectly (albeit no audio) just by changing my ro.product.device to hammerhead and nothing else. I didn't see the quick option for casting my screen (probably because I'm using GravityBox), but the new ChromeCast app had the option after a reboot!
nm3210 said:
I was able to get it to work basically perfectly (albeit no audio) just by changing my ro.product.device to hammerhead and nothing else. I didn't see the quick option for casting my screen (probably because I'm using GravityBox), but the new ChromeCast app had the option after a reboot!
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Works fine here, including audio and quick option (I also have GravityBox).
But I didn't changed anything in build.prop...
If anybody gets this to cast audio from the Audible Audiobooks for Android App on a Moto X, please let me know! (or even on one of the supported phones, I'd still be curious.)
fndpena said:
Works fine here, including audio and quick option (I also have GravityBox).
But I didn't changed anything in build.prop...
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I did not downgrade Google Play Services at all though, I didn't even have the option available in the app settings.
I just made a video: http://youtu.be/9pFlsmqH-Q4
I did have a working "Cast screen" button from the quick settings menu about 1 month ago which worked for about a week then either a Google Play or Motorola update disabled it. This is on a stock XT1053 connecting to a rooted Chromecast running Eureka ROM; screen mirroring and video both worked but no audio. Settings/Display/Cast screen showed my Chromecast as well. After it not working for the last several weeks I was anxiously awaiting this latest Chromecast Android app update that came out today...but after updating the "Cast screen" option is still not back working on my Moto X. I think it was something changed by Motorola because my 2012 Nexus 7 has had "Cast screen" working from the same time as the Moto X and it has never stopped working.
The posted video wasn't working, uh unfortunately.. Does anyone have a link to the downgraded Google play servicwa apk file?? It would be greatly appreciated.. I'm trying to get this working on my nexus 7 2012.. I changed the build prop to hammerhead and now get the option to cast screen but it Google play services crashes afterwards.
ironmaskusa said:
The posted video wasn't working, uh unfortunately.. Does anyone have a link to the downgraded Google play servicwa apk file?? It would be greatly appreciated.. I'm trying to get this working on my nexus 7 2012.. I changed the build prop to hammerhead and now get the option to cast screen but it Google play services crashes afterwards.
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You mean the video I posted on youtube? It IS working. Maybe when you tried to watch youtube was processing it.
Here is the version of GPS that worked for me: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2xwvLA6kyxANkxHWEd3S0JWaTA/edit?usp=sharing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
Hey guys. Does anyone have a working apk of the DirecTV app for the Nvidia Shield Android TV?
It looks like it has HDMI protection and just fails to stream. Has anyone been able to remove the protection on the .smali file that has it?
What is the exact error that you are receiving? I use to be able sideload a Direct TV apk for either the phone or the tablet but now they have stop working. When it worked fine it was amazing. I was able to watch my subscribed premiums. I think we need to incentivize developers to find a means of allowing functionality through our Nvidia Shield. I will pledge a 300 bounty for the first person that finds a work around. There are many gifted people on this forum and as a whole we can solve this issue.
Any luck with this?
Not sure if it's an HDMI block because if you notice certain channels do work (local NBC works for me as well as ESPN channels). I'm inclined to think the device isn't giving the proper location access to the app thus forcing the error for most channels. Just my 2 cents.
I experimented with a custom ROM yesterday and the DIRECTV app worked great on it. I don't think the app has an HDMI block, I think it's more that the stock rom restricts the necessary permissions or location requests.
What android tv box are you using? Are you using the latest directv version (phone or tablet)? What custom ROM you use?
I have a shield TV and I'm using zulu99's full android marshmellow firmware. There isn't any controller support so you'll have to pair with a mouse/keyboard but pretty much all apps work on it.
Hey guys, I am in the same situation. I have found two other threads on the issue. It is definitely not an HDMI issue or a WiFi issue. Someone has tried to fool the app on what device it's on and it worked but it was too much work. There must be a simpler way to achieve this.
Zhor888 said:
Hey guys, I am in the same situation. I have found two other threads on the issue. It is definitely not an HDMI issue or a WiFi issue. Someone has tried to fool the app on what device it's on and it worked but it was too much work. There must be a simpler way to achieve this.
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I would love to see someone figure this out. I have tried to tinker, but I am just not smart enough to make it happen. Hopefully one of the many crazy smart dev's will take a look at this sometime. ((fingers crossed))
drewx32 said:
I would love to see someone figure this out. I have tried to tinker, but I am just not smart enough to make it happen. Hopefully one of the many crazy smart dev's will take a look at this sometime. ((fingers crossed))
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The Direct TV app now is working I have the same issue but i think it was an ATT issue but its working as of 10/19/16
but not working on my note 4
DirecTV now
Hi, DirecTV Now app is not in my Google play store ! I'm using Nvidia shield TV. Any reason why it's not showing up ..
Thanks
I would love to use the DirecTV Now app on the nVidia Shield too. I extracted the APK from the app I installed on my Pixel XL, and loaded it on the Shield, but I get the following error:
failed to connect to aeg-umsgw.quickplay.com/23.101.201.149 (port443) after 10000ms
Man, life would be good if they'd release this app for the Shield.
Ok, so I was able to extract the Fire TV .apk file and sideload onto my Nvidia Shield TV. I was able to open it and navigate using the standard Shield remote. The only issue I am having is playing live TV content. Sometimes it loaded fine and other times it gives me an error and telling me to Refresh the content. Seems to be very buggy for Android TV. Here is a link to the extracted .apk file. I would like to see what you guys get trying this out.
uploadfiles.io/52771#.WEGhSyGy1_U.email
** DIRECTv APK **
NVIDIAOWNS said:
What is the exact error that you are receiving? I use to be able sideload a Direct TV apk for either the phone or the tablet but now they have stop working. When it worked fine it was amazing. I was able to watch my subscribed premiums. I think we need to incentivize developers to find a means of allowing functionality through our Nvidia Shield. I will pledge a 300 bounty for the first person that finds a work around. There are many gifted people on this forum and as a whole we can solve this issue.
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I got mine working. I did a Sideload APK install from APK Mirror "DIRECTV for Tablets 4.7.015 by DIRECTV, LLC --- September 9, 2016" (select that version)
My problem was that I kept trying to use the Telephone version of this App. I did not know that DirecTv has a Tablet APK version as well that is very similar but has slight variations for older tablets. Let me know if yours works now. I don't need $300, but a $10 Starbucks gift card will do...
*** SINCE I am new to this forum I cant post the link *** Go to the APKMIRROR website and search "Directv" -> then select-> "DIRECTV for Tablets 4.7.015"
Enjoy.
https://plus.google.com/+IsraelOlive...ts/KUURHCPHySi
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zuluthreat said:
I got mine working. I did a Sideload APK install from APK Mirror "DIRECTV for Tablets 4.7.015 by DIRECTV, LLC --- September 9, 2016" (select that version)
My problem was that I kept trying to use the Telephone version of this App. I did not know that DirecTv has a Tablet APK version as well that is very similar but has slight variations for older tablets. Let me know if yours works now. I don't need $300, but a $10 Starbucks gift card will do...
*** SINCE I am new to this forum I cant post the link *** Go to the APKMIRROR website and search "Directv" -> then select-> "DIRECTV for Tablets 4.7.015"
Enjoy.
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It seems there is some confusion and contusion between the DirecTV apps. The hot new toppic is about the DirecTV NOW service. I ran the search on APKmirror and it seems what you are talking about is the older app for DirecTV satellite service customers.
http://www.apkmirror.com/?s=Directv&post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk
I am referring to the DirecTV app that is for satellite customers, NOT the Now app.
I was able to download the tablet version of the DirecTV app and use it on my Nexus Player running stock 7.1.1 system, but you have to use a mouse; the app is designed for touch input and while you can sort of use the remote, there are a bunch of things you cannot press without using a mouse. Still hoping for some official support at.. using a mouse isn't ideal. Here is the latest apk file: updated 11/24/2016 v. 4.9.010
http://www.filedropper.com/dtv
Resurrecting this old thread. Do you still use the directv app on your shield and is it working ok? Do you have a more recent apk you can share? For anyone reading this I am looking for the DirecTV app NOT the DirecTV Now app. Thank you!