I wanted Hulu on my kindle fire without paying for hulu plus so I found a hacked apk from the xoom and thought I would share the wealth. This apk makes it so that while browsing your Kindle looks like a windows computer and will allow access to flash apps that normally are only available to a PC. Works like a charm! Hulu looks really good and no sync issues. I haven't tried youtube yet, but I assume it works the same. I searched hacked flash apk in google and clicked a link to the xoom forums. I loaded the apk on my kindle and installed it.
link? i don't have issues with youtube, just hulu.
nvm, hulu works with dolphin browser, just flash didn't work with the firefox browser.
How did you get Hulu and Dolphin browser to work? I have a rooted device, installed Dolphin Browser form android market. Still didn't work.
ewarhol said:
How did you get Hulu and Dolphin browser to work? I have a rooted device, installed Dolphin Browser form android market. Still didn't work.
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When you set up dolphin browser for the first time it gives you an option to run your browser as android, load, mobile, or desktop. Select desktop and you should be good to go. You can also change this from the settings menu in dolphin after you installed it. I would post slink but since I'm new to xda I can't post links until I have 10 posts. I'm close now...haha. ill post a link as soon as I can. Sorry.
Well, Kindle Fire play Youtube videos fine, I have had no problem especially if you side load the youtube app, though I also got a free YouTube download from aneesoft to download videos, but to be frankly, the kindle play great and no need to do other works.
Hmm, Im curious how did you to watch Hulu plus smoothly on it??
tipzilla-
1st- If you reply to this it will be your 10th message
2nd- I did select desktop but it still would not play.
ewarhol said:
tipzilla-
1st- If you reply to this it will be your 10th message
2nd- I did select desktop but it still would not play.
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Same here. Selected desktop mode and I still get message that device is not supported. Was there something else you did?
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xolanir said:
Same here. Selected desktop mode and I still get message that device is not supported. Was there something else you did?
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Well, Hulu page loaded fine for me but I didn't try to play a video until now and I get the "platform not supported" when I try to play a video, so I guess it doesn't work after all.
On CM9 I can get the desktop version to load in chrome without android warning, but the video doesn't play. I installed flash, so thats not the problem. Wonder if its the hardware excel thats causing probs.
YouTube website works fine...
i just went to Hulu web site and KF is listed under supported devices..
I love these posts from new members that claim some app or site works on this device or that device, yet they don't post the link. Then they disappear from the thread.
I'm going to go start a new thread now, about how I found a hacked Netflix app that lets you watch anything without paying. Just don't hold your breath for a link.
It's the licensing
The way I understand it Hulu has license conflicts with some shows that preclude streaming them to a mobile device be it through their app or to an android or IOS based browser.
Those shows appear as "web only" in the Hulu+ favorites listing in the app.
True. Even on a ROKU, we get that message. The work around we use is Playon on our desktop computer. Hulu is accessed by the PC, so everything plays, then Playon shows up on the ROKU and streams Hulu (the regular free version of Hulu).
There is also a Playon app for Android, so you can watch Hulu on the Fire or any Android device. But no direct access to Hulu from KF afaik.
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True. Even on a ROKU, we get that message. The work around we use is Playon on our desktop computer. Hulu is accessed by the PC, so everything plays, then Playon shows up on the ROKU and streams Hulu (the regular free version of Hulu).
There is also a Playon app for Android, so you can watch Hulu on the Fire or any Android device. But no direct access to Hulu from KF afaik.
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After the 14 day free trial, how much will it cost to run it?
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Ok, this I don't think will work on cm9, it may you'll have to try and report if it does. They were having an issue with flash in browser. So on miui, cm7, or maybe even rooted stock kindle. Here is the link
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/9658-flash-latest-hulu-hacked-flash.html
1. Uninstall your current flash
2. Reboot
3. go to the link and in the first post and download the hulified v. 11.1... apk and install it.
4. Get dolphin browser and you should be good to go.
I forgot the issue about uninstalling and then doing a fresh install. There may also arise the issue of the flash apk being a system app, in that case you will need to use titanium backup to remove it before rebooting and installing the hacked apk.
Good luck guys!
leebo said:
I love these posts from new members that claim some app or site works on this device or that device, yet they don't post the link. Then they disappear from the thread.
I'm going to go start a new thread now, about how I found a hacked Netflix app that lets you watch anything without paying. Just don't hold your breath for a link.
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Sorry for the late reply, try the method in my last post and let me know if it works.
xolanir said:
After the 14 day free trial, how much will it cost to run it?
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium
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Hulu plus is $7.99 a month.
tipzilla said:
Ok, this I don't think will work on cm9, it may you'll have to try and report if it does. They were having an issue with flash in browser. So on miui, cm7, or maybe even rooted stock kindle. Here is the link
http://www.xoomforums.com/forum/motorola-xoom-development/9658-flash-latest-hulu-hacked-flash.html
1. Uninstall your current flash
2. Reboot
3. go to the link and in the first post and download the hulified v. 11.1... apk and install it.
4. Get dolphin browser and you should be good to go.
I forgot the issue about uninstalling and then doing a fresh install. There may also arise the issue of the flash apk being a system app, in that case you will need to use titanium backup to remove it before rebooting and installing the hacked apk.
Good luck guys!
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Tried ^this method and still didn't work. Oh well.
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PlayOn is $5 a month, but if you pay a full year in advance ($40), it works out to something like $3.30 a month. Cheaper than Hulu Plus.
Plus, you get several other "channels". Of course, your computer has to be running while your streaming. I'm just mentioning it as another option.
leebo said:
PlayOn is $5 a month, but if you pay a full year in advance ($40), it works out to something like $3.30 a month. Cheaper than Hulu Plus.
Plus, you get several other "channels". Of course, your computer has to be running while your streaming. I'm just mentioning it as another option.
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Alright perfect thanks. Will look into it. My only problem is having the Pc running at all times. Knowing my kids, it would probably be turned of mid show.
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OK...I bought this app because I wanted a simple way to get Hulu Plus working. I am running CM7 via a dual-boot SD card since I wanted to preserve the original B&N functionality. Adobe Flash 11 is installed too.
I'm hoping this is something really simple. When I start up the app and go to Hulu, the Hulu web page loads with no issues. So, I click on "Log In" and two things happen:
1. For a brief second, a login dialog pops up int he upper right (same as regular Hulu) asking me to enter a user name and password. It's only on the screen for about half a second.
2. Immediately afterwards, the web browser just goes to an "about:blank" page.
So, how I can I get past this and log into my Hulu Plus account to watch videos?
Unless I'm missing something the easy way to watch Hulu Plus is to download the Hulu Plus app. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449110
I'd recommend going that route unless there is some reason why it wouldn't work with a dual boot setup. Your purchase isn't a total loss though I wouldn't mind having it for YouTube videos that won't play on mobile browsers. Just make sure you disable ad blocker if you have it installed before using the flash browser app.
IFLATLINEI said:
Unless I'm missing something the easy way to watch Hulu Plus is to download the Hulu Plus app.
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I don't have it in front of me right now actually but the app definitely doesn't work. I think it gives some sort of "Your device is not supported" error but I'll check when I get home. So I'm looking for alternatives.
Well if you download the app from Google Play (Android Market) then you will probably have that problem. But the link I posted is from another thread here and its a modded APK that works very well. Again it should work unless there's an issue with dual boot setups I'm not aware of. Lol I've missed things before and some people make sure you know it.
Don't forget disabling ad blocker is the easiest and most common fix for your app in question. I would still recommend the Hulu app but you might as well get this browser app working too.
figured it out...
if you go to hulu.com/signin it will redirect to a login page... login..... this will save the cookie..... use back to exit fvb then when you open again just hit hulu ..... I found this post looking for a solution.... then did some experimenting and this just worked for me like 5 minutes ago.... hope this helps
K-Rich
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hulu.com/account/signin rather
does anyone have the "flash Video Browser" apk .. to install? it is no longer available on the market.
Dan330 said:
does anyone have the "flash Video Browser" apk .. to install? it is no longer available on the market.
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Try here.
leapinlar said:
Try here.
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thanks.. :fingers-crossed:
i hope it is not a virus infected site..
update:
it loaded/installed just fine.. and ran..
first try.. it got to hulu.com.. and showed full website.
tried to play a show.. it locked up.. had to FC it.
ran the app again.. going to hulu.com .. was a white screen. and that is all you can see.
so.. that app has been blocked or does not support hulu anymore.
NOTE: i did not try to load an older version of Flash Player. this might fix it.
but I am giving up on this.. till something is developed better.
Dan330 said:
thanks.. :fingers-crossed:
i hope it is not a virus infected site..
update:
it loaded/installed just fine.. and ran..
first try.. it got to hulu.com.. and showed full website.
tried to play a show.. it locked up.. had to FC it.
ran the app again.. going to hulu.com .. was a white screen. and that is all you can see.
so.. that app has been blocked or does not support hulu anymore.
NOTE: i did not try to load an older version of Flash Player. this might fix it.
but I am giving up on this.. till something is developed better.
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You didn't say which operating system you were running, but flash does not work on CM10 (Jellybean).
leapinlar said:
You didn't say which operating system you were running, but flash does not work on CM10 (Jellybean).
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I am on jb 4.2.1.. Dirty AOKP ROM.
Flash works.. It is loaded.. And fine using firefox browser. Tested on many other flash sites
Hulu is blocking android
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Hulu is blocking android
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Hulu Plus works beautifully on my Nook Color. Running CM10 from the SD Card.
It's not entirely clear whether or not you're using the modded app linked in the 2nd post. You need to use the modded app. Here's a link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?n0e9qxeo1mt0onh
Before running the app, be sure to temporarily disable any ad-blocking you may be using.
kkt12 said:
Hulu Plus works beautifully on my Nook Color. Running CM10 from the SD Card.
It's not entirely clear whether or not you're using the modded app linked in the 2nd post. You need to use the modded app. Here's a link:
http://www.mediafire.com/?n0e9qxeo1mt0onh
Before running the app, be sure to temporarily disable any ad-blocking you may be using.
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thanks.. but I am not a hulu plus client.
just a regular hulu client.. free memebership
i would like to be able to watch the same media via my mobile device.
Dan330 said:
thanks.. but I am not a hulu plus client.
just a regular hulu client.. free memebership
i would like to be able to watch the same media via my mobile device.
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Don't know if my different nook or rooted stock rom makes a difference. I have a rooted Nook Tablet (NT), no custom ROM. I cannot login from the directions in the earlier posts. However, I can watch certain things by browsing for them without signing on.
Here's what happens... I use the Flash Video Browser (bought in store... can't remember if it was through amazon, google play, etc.). I search for a show. If they have free versions of that show click on it (I think logging in might allow a higher quality but it looks great on my 7" screen as is). If ever you are confronted with a white screen, in address bar it says "about:blank", I hit the back button (I use the back button on Button Savior from Google Play store). When I hit the back button it plays the video.
If it shows the white screen after you search, similarly the back button will bring you back to the search results. Hope this helps.
I sideloaded the YouTube app off my Nexus 7 onto my Kindle Fire HD, and it works great...you just can't sign in.
Google Chrome works as well. Again, you can't sign in.
I can confirm this. I just sideloaded the Youtube app and it works fine (no sign in though).
Will there ever be a version where you can sign in?
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WizeGuyDezignz said:
Will there ever be a version where you can sign in?
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Eventually. Once we can find a way to toss the gapps into the /system/app folder with the correct permissions, we will be able to sign in, as well as get other Google apps to work.
yes, it works on my Kindle Fire HD too, though I got a free YT downlaoder from aneesoft, since YouTube works nice on KFHD, there is no need to do downloading~
How about flash player? Anyone can help me!!!
Minhlachim said:
How about flash player? Anyone can help me!!!
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Go to the questions and answers forum. Flash works, follow the steps on that thread.
robertc88 said:
Go to the questions and answers forum. Flash works, follow the steps on that thread.
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Thanks man. I found it and get thing done.
have google apps, and framework. market and gmail works. but still no you tube sign in. just hangs at sign in.
I was able to download the You Tube apk from the following post and have got it working and was able to sign in.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
I did not use GoogleServicesFramework.apk and have rather used a GoogleLoginServices.apk (Google Account Manager) that I got from somewhere in this forum.
I have got Gmail, You Tube, Current and Maps (no sign in, no location) working. I will be posting the necessary files shortly.
I'm not rooted so I don't think I can use the apk file on the link previously provided on xda.
Anyone have another apk file I could try?
meow
robertc88 said:
I'm not rooted so I don't think I can use the apk file on the link previously provided on xda.
Anyone have another apk file I could try?
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Mine is not rooted either. Please see my post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31760448#post31760448
Great to know. What is the best working ROM for the KF?
Youtube app stopped working - user error
Hi, sometime in the last few days, I'm not sure exactly when, my youtube app stopped working. It appears to sign into my account but when I tap on any of my uploaded videos I ge a menu offering 'Edit' and 'Delete' I cannot play. Similarly when I select any favourites I get a menu offering 'unfavourite'
I can play any videos I search for but nothing from my own account works.
Anyone else see the same behaviour?
Rooted kindle fire HD, 7.2.3 Os youtube 3.5.5
* Fixed, tapping on the thumbnail offered the menu options, tapping on the text plays the video, I must have always tapped the text before. Would have deleted this post but I can't seem to
Re: [Q] Please HELP in my KFFT...
I use YouTube hd. Works flawlessly.
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I also have the youtube app on my rooted kindle. I wasnt able to sign in until i root it and installed google play. After that it runs perfectly
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I saw that WWE Network App came out for the Amazon Fire TV, has anyone attempted to sideload that apk to the ouya?
Looks like its tied to the amazon app store app, it wont launch unless you have the amazon app store installed.
UPDATED Got it to work outside of the fire tv:
Modified the apk to work on other android devices. i belive it only works on 4.2 and above (Sorry Ouya stock people)
*Updated with 1.0.1 Version*
Download Here
Hope this isnt against any forum rules. the application is free and wont work unless the person pays for WWE Network Subscription. Which i DO
mejdam said:
I saw that WWE Network App came out for the Amazon Fire TV, has anyone attempted to sideload that apk to the ouya?
Looks like its tied to the amazon app store app, it wont launch unless you have the amazon app store installed.
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anyone? I have an android 4.4.2 box and this is basically the only app i care about that i cannot get to work, assuming the fire tv one would work flawlessly!
penskyc said:
anyone? I have an android 4.4.2 box and this is basically the only app i care about that i cannot get to work, assuming the fire tv one would work flawlessly!
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i modified the apk to play on other boxes but it needs android 4.2. so i cant test on the ouya (4.1) Will you be willing to test the apk for me? Link on the first post.
mejdam said:
i modified the apk to play on other boxes but it needs android 4.2. so i cant test on the ouya (4.1) Will you be willing to test the apk for me? Link on the first post.
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I actually have another post up on the amazon fire tv forums asking for an extraction and someone was kind enough to provide the apk for me, since i 'bought' the app on the web app store despite not hacing a device able to run it and also having the amazon app store on the device, i was able to run it. i did have lots of issues and while video technically works, i was not able to pause fast forward etc only go back here is the post:
So i was able to purchase/own the wwe network app from the online amazon store despite me not technically having a device it would run on, this box can also install the amazon app store no problem, though it obviously only sees the android wwe network app and not this one.. GOOD NEWS is that the app is working on my account! its def a bit wonky but i am hoping it is some stuff i can fix with some DPI xposed changes or something of the like, thanks so much very appreciated, and def works!!
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So what exactly did u modify in the file? if it is to just get it to run, i have that already, if it is dpi changes or anything like that.. than it may be worht checking out!
penskyc said:
I actually have another post up on the amazon fire tv forums asking for an extraction and someone was kind enough to provide the apk for me, since i 'bought' the app on the web app store despite not hacing a device able to run it and also having the amazon app store on the device, i was able to run it. i did have lots of issues and while video technically works, i was not able to pause fast forward etc only go back here is the post:
So what exactly did u modify in the file? if it is to just get it to run, i have that already, if it is dpi changes or anything like that.. than it may be worht checking out!
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this apk is modified so amazon app store isnt required. i havent tested is another box but it worked on my Samsung s5.
You were able to view other tabs besides home? Even on my HTC one m8 the homepage looks fine but the images dont load on the other tabs. Such as shows and schedule
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mejdam said:
this apk is modified so amazon app store isnt required. i havent tested is another box but it worked on my Samsung s5.
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Howdy from the FireTv Thread
Did you have a chance to test it on a Fire TV
After Root app still not playing
Will show whats on stills what I can watch, all menus ok
Plays the warning
Plays the PG 14 warning a bit jerky with sound
then error playing this video.
Cheers
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Howdy from the FireTv Thread
Did you have a chance to test it on a Fire TV
After Root app still not playing
Will show whats on stills what I can watch, all menus ok
Plays the warning
Plays the PG 14 warning a bit jerky with sound
then error playing this video.
Cheers
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I started to have this issue on my Tronsmart android tv box shortly before summerslam it stopped working and is still not, maybe there was an update to the app and i twas not updated here?
Today I looked at my Fire TV and look at that...
I can now Dload WWE app from AFTV store and use it.:good:
Have done nothing to my boxes.
Cheers
mejdam said:
i modified the apk to play on other boxes but it needs android 4.2. so i cant test on the ouya (4.1) Will you be willing to test the apk for me? Link on the first post.
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I know this post is from 100 years ago, I'm trying to remove the amazon dependency from the APK but I'm having trouble figuring out how to remove the "check". Can you tell me what you changed in the APK so it will run without the Amazon app store being installed?
Edit: NVM, I got it.
jpetrone said:
I know this post is from 100 years ago, I'm trying to remove the amazon dependency from the APK but I'm having trouble figuring out how to remove the "check". Can you tell me what you changed in the APK so it will run without the Amazon app store being installed?
Edit: NVM, I got it.
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Any chance you could post your edited version? I have been trying to find this for so long.
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Any chance you could post your edited version? I have been trying to find this for so long.
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It would login and then never actually play the video. I ended up exporting the apk from my fire stick and side loading it to my android box. I also had to install the Amazon underground app in order for the apk to work.
This is the Best Setup and Top apps for the Fire Tv / Stick for none rooted devices.
Here is the video how to, Enjoy
http://youtu.be/DZx3E6z6k6I
Also you can download the following apps, Please let me know if you have a question
Download using apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/ :
Amazon App Store
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_rw_ldg
Clean Master
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cleanmaster.mguard&hl=en
Winking Remote
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wukongtv.wkremote.client&hl=en
Amazon Fire Tv Remote
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.storm.lightning.client.aosp
TVMC (XBMC)
http://www.tvaddons.ag/tvmc-android/
Dolphin Browser
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.mgeek.TunnyBrowser&hl=en
ES File Explorer
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estrongs.android.pop&hl=en
Watch how to video :
How to Sideload and Install XBMC or any other app
http://youtu.be/JGIgNaweISM
How to enable Screen Cast from android Phones & Tablets
http://youtu.be/jDS6U3HnITo
Is it possible to uninstall the other Amazon app store and go back to the original one? If so, how?
You can uninstall Amazon app store and restart your Fire Tv and everything will be back to normal.
How did you get your Apps screen to view like an app drawer. Mine is in like ribbon formatting, and doesn't show any sideloaded apps.
EDIT; I have the Fire TV Stick if that makes a difference.
Installed amazing store now my showtime app won't open.. Says Amazon appstore:internal failure
FatalIll said:
How did you get your Apps screen to view like an app drawer. Mine is in like ribbon formatting, and doesn't show any sideloaded apps.
EDIT; I have the Fire TV Stick if that makes a difference.
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1- Make sure you have Es File explorer is installed, by following (watching how to install xbmc any other app ) video
2- install Amazon App Store from Es file explorer
3- Enjoy
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I gave this a quick try and it does work, but I think the FiredTV launcher + Llama works better. Yeah, having all the apps on the main screen is nice, but using Llama and a sacrificial app (Classic TV) makes getting to all your apps only an extra button. What I don't like with the Appstore method is it changes the look of app info/purchase pages and is less remote-friendly.Both methods work well though.
I'm curious what would happen if you installed the tablet version of amazon videos. Would it alter the home screen too? Personally, I am annoyed with all the recommendations that saturate the home page. Give me a row of my apps, then a row of categories/genres, I like keeping it simple.
inwisso said:
1- Make sure you have Es File explorer is installed, by following (watching how to install xbmc any other app ) video
2- install Amazon App Store from Es file explorer
3- Enjoy
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TuneIn, Pandora and any else apps for Fire TV stick won't run using remote anymore
dony71 said:
TuneIn, Pandora and any else apps for Fire TV stick won't run using remote anymore
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You have to get Winking Remote for your Android phone or Tablet to get the mouse
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wukongtv.wkremote.client&hl=en
xm41907 said:
I gave this a quick try and it does work, but I think the FiredTV launcher + Llama works better. Yeah, having all the apps on the main screen is nice, but using Llama and a sacrificial app (Classic TV) makes getting to all your apps only an extra button. What I don't like with the Appstore method is it changes the look of app info/purchase pages and is less remote-friendly.Both methods work well though.
I'm curious what would happen if you installed the tablet version of amazon videos. Would it alter the home screen too? Personally, I am annoyed with all the recommendations that saturate the home page. Give me a row of my apps, then a row of categories/genres, I like keeping it simple.
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Yes hopefully someone can try the tablet app, it might be better as you said
inwisso said:
Yes hopefully someone can try the tablet app, it might be better as you said
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I gave it a shot, it didn't do anything additional. I liked having all the apps under the home menu, but it messed up the app description/purchase screen, so I went back to my Fired launcher with llama/Classic TV method.
HOW do you get ES File explorer onto the Fire Stick?
fluidj said:
HOW do you get ES File explorer onto the Fire Stick?
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in the very first post there is this at the top
Here is the video how to, Enjoy
http://youtu.be/DZx3E6z6k6I
cbarth3 said:
in the very first post there is this at the top
Here is the video how to, Enjoy
http://youtu.be/DZx3E6z6k6I
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He doesn't show how to install it. It's already installed and he navigates to it. Decent video, but would be nice if he showed how to get the key app installed in the first place. After some googling, I figured it out and got it installed.
My bad fluidj the one I watched showed how to do it just figured this one did
you can use this on windows
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2736774
or look for AGK Fire in the amazon store on your phone
LAN video
My method for viewing movies.
I have a linksys smart wifi router which i have a 2tb backup drive attached to it full of movies.
To view movies off it, i sideloaded ES file explorer and MX video. I then hit network/scan on ES file explorer and use MX to watch the vids. All kinds: divx, xvid, mkv,avi....
Do be cautious if you install Clean Master or better yet do not install it at all. I ran the app & after a reboot, all my settings, files were gone.
Just wondering if it can be side-loaded and operating correctly.
I would love to know as well. Really want to jump on the early offer.
Why start another thread on this when one already exist?
techjunky90 said:
Why start another thread on this when one already exist?
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Link to that thread? All I have seen has been the DirecTV app, not DirecTV Now app.
S7GearHead said:
Just wondering if it can be side-loaded and operating correctly.
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I sidloaded last night. The remote will not function, have to use gamepad. I was unable to view the guide. It was not a good experience. I will just continue casting until/if they support android tv.
kmerrick said:
I sidloaded last night. The remote will not function, have to use gamepad. I was unable to view the guide. It was not a good experience. I will just continue casting until/if they support android tv.
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Thanks, I truly dislike using the controller for my TV operations. I have a Fire TV and was experiencing streaming issues using the service. Day 1 launch problems.
anyone able to get a hold of the apk for the fire tv? that should work with the shield tv with the remote and all
Chono631 said:
anyone able to get a hold of the apk for the fire tv? that should work with the shield tv with the remote and all
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Fire TV made apps won't work outside Amazon devices due to device compatibility checks that are perform during the launch of the apps. I tried this with the Vue app on my Nexus player.
volcalstone said:
Fire TV made apps won't work outside Amazon devices due to device compatibility checks that are perform during the launch of the apps. I tried this with the Vue app on my Nexus player.
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I tried it with the iTV fire apps and the Amazon video app and got them to work by basically looking at the dependent amazon apps and installing them as well. If I had a fire still I'd give it a go but alas I don't.
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
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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
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I will try it this evening when I get home from work. What you are describing is basically the same issues I am having with the supported Fire TV device.
Chono631 said:
I tried it with the iTV fire apps and the Amazon video app and got them to work by basically looking at the dependent amazon apps and installing them as well. If I had a fire still I'd give it a go but alas I don't.
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Well I installed the Amazon app store too on my Sony TV since the Vue app was asking for it and I still kept getting that device compatibility error. Of course there's now an Android TV app did the Vue though.
*I wanted to add that maybe my devices aren't rooted so I don't have any means to turn device compatibility check off like I do with my 6P.
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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
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I installed it and got error 40 which I got on my tablet because it's rooted. I assumed it was due to root so I disabled super su and tried again. This time ESPN started right up but video was choppy. I try other channels and get error 40 again. Are you rooted? If so can someone without root try? I don't want to unroot to try it but will I have to. I hate having to switch inputs to my fire tv box to watch live tv.
I got it installed on my unroofed shield tv. Similar behavior with the errors on some channels. I'm having better luck using the streams from the what's on now section
joedhimself said:
I got it installed on my unroofed shield tv. Similar behavior with the errors on some channels. I'm having better luck using the streams from the what's on now section
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I am having the same results and have also have tried on demand content and recieving Error 40.
https://plus.google.com/+IsraelOliverJr414515/posts/KUURHCPHySi
Haven't tried it yet but feedback says it's working on all channels with no buffering.
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
G7GearHead said:
I am having the same results and have also have tried on demand content and recieving Error 40.
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From what I have seen that error 40 if it followed by something like 1005 means it has detected root.
I was able to load a version of the amazon fire app onto my shield last night. The remote works, same interface as my fire stick down stairs.
I got TBS to stream, but then had no other luck and gave up. The error I got was telling me to refresh, I don't remember the code it was almost 2am.
My phone Pixel XL that is rooted is giving the error 40 and I did look into that some, seems to be because of root. I don't THINK I rooted my Shield TV. Pretty sure I never did. Never had a reason to want to.
Some of these errors were due to what I believe to be service overload. They are admitting to an "overwhelming demand" It was not loading channels consistently on my PC at work yesterday 5PM EST yesterday and was also messing up when I got home to try it on the Fire Stick. This got a lot better by 11PM EST last night and I am told that it is working great today from the Amazon Fire Stick, I have not been home to try it yet.
With all of that said it has been hard to tell which errors were because we are trying to sideload the app and which are service errors in general that have nothing to do with the device we are trying to use...
Side note is there a thread just about the DirecTV Now app? Would love to figure out how to bypass this root detection so I can use it from my phone.
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G7GearHead said:
I am having the same results and have also have tried on demand content and recieving Error 40.
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mad212 said:
https://plus.google.com/+IsraelOliverJr414515/posts/KUURHCPHySi
Haven't tried it yet but feedback says it's working on all channels with no buffering.
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
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I have this loaded to my google drive to try on my shield tonight.
The Amazon App does not seem to have the VOD content that the phone app does. Im hoping this is the phone app, but that also sounds like you need a mouse to make it work well. (remote issues)
Purchased one of the Adesso mouse/keyboard/remote thingys to try with the app and the shield.
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techjunky90 said:
Why start another thread on this when one already exist?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/help/directv-app-shield-tv-t3510829
Looks like the thread in the link above was created the day after this one, just thought I'd mention it incase anyone has missed it.
No conclusive answers yet. Seems there is the Google + post about the app that is tweaked gonna try it soon.
Heya - I'm thinking about the Shield refresh. Currently use a K1 tablet as my pseudo-TV experience. I need DirecTV Now to work. So I guess things aren't looking optimistic yet and I should stick with the K1 for now? Is Android TV and the remote worth it?
mad212 said:
https://plus.google.com/+IsraelOliverJr414515/posts/KUURHCPHySi
Haven't tried it yet but feedback says it's working on all channels with no buffering.
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk
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Can you share this file?
Lolento said:
Can you share this file?
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Unfortunately I don't have the file. I downloaded it on my old phone and I didn't save a backup. I also wiped my Shield TV so I don't have it on there either. You aren't missing much because it was just the mobile app and it didn't work very well. I don't know what the hold up is with Directv Now and Android TV but if they don't get an app before my 3 months of prepaid service is up I'm cancelling and going back to PS Vue or Sling TV. I was having so many issues with it on my Apple TV that I just started using a free 2 month trial to Sling TV.