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First off let me go ahead and say most of you probably already know that you can do this but I'm just trying to be safe and letting everyone know how easily it can be done (No rooting needed either for those of you that care). I just do it this way myself because I haven't really gotten around to downgrading and rooting yet and needed a way to watch hulu on my couch last night. Now back to the point.
Things that are needed:
1 MINI HDMI/HDMI cable (Only if you want to watch it on your tv like I did)
A PC or MAC (No linux support yet that I know of sorry) with decent hardware (gig of ram and a dual core should work fine =P)
Splashtop remote installed on your PC you will be using!!!! (GOOGLE IT)
A decent wifi connection (G works fine)
Now all that you have to do is go to the mycloud application, click my desktop and go to whatever your streaming site of choice is (say netflix since no one has it on here yet) and fire up whatever video your heart desires. Obviously if you want it on your TV you'll need the MINI HDMI/HDMI cable mentioned above and I recommend if you get a low framerate on the video you disconnect from your PC/MAC and set it to a lower resolution in the mycloud app on the tablet (click the edit button beside the computer of choice and its the bottom option).
My personal setup also involved a BT mouse so I didn't have to hold the tablet while changing videos and such and it worked quite nicely. All questions are welcome and please if anyone finds out a way to fix the cut out pixels on each side when using HDMI tell me via this thread or PM, Its driving me insane!
Sorry but remote desktop is not really a true method and has been mentioned before.
Sent from my Transformer TF101
So you are streaming the screen of your PC while the PC streams the netflix video? Know a way to do this without needing another PC on in the house?
4dthinker said:
So you are streaming the screen of your PC while the PC streams the netflix video? Know a way to do this without needing another PC on in the house?
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Yeah all you are doing basically is mirroring your computer screen. Sadly there isn't another way to do this that I know of. We will just have to use this method until Netflix decides that Honeycomb tablets deserves their app it seems.
Not a very good guide since this doesn't work if the PC and tablet aren't on the same network, and if I am at home anyways why not just watch it on my TV?
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Not a very good guide since this doesn't work if the PC and tablet aren't on the same network, and if I am at home anyways why not just watch it on my TV?
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Considering you can watch it if you aren't on the same network with a little bit of setup (google splashtop port forwarding) and the TV setup part was mainly for Hulu as most devices require hulu+ to watch on the TV
Also, if you don't want to work through the port forwarding guides that are out there (idk why you wouldn't if its that big of a deal) splashtop has said they are working on getting it on the android side (its already on the iphone/ipad app). I wouldn't hold my breath though unless you want to actually pay for the splashtop app in the market.
frosty5689 said:
Sorry but remote desktop is not really a true method and has been mentioned before.
Sent from my Transformer TF101
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Then don't use this and just wait for the Netflix app for Netflix? Enjoy waiting on that one though.
I use Play On.
If you have the time to config your computer and internet settings i would just use play on temporary until an app comes out for netflix.
However things you would need is
- PC (has to be on)
- You can either use it at home only or set your internet to allow outside connection then you can connect anywhere
- Play on Mobile App on Android
- Play on Desktop (PC)
http://www.playon.tv/playon
However, you can test it out as there is a 30 day trial premium .
But you would've to pay for the program license after the 30 days, which is the bad part.
However you can link netflix, hulu, pandora, mtv, comedy central, cartoon network, etc.
Something to check out if you are interested.
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I use Play On.
If you have the time to config your computer and internet settings i would just use play on temporary until an app comes out for netflix.
However things you would need is
- PC (has to be on)
- You can either use it at home only or set your internet to allow outside connection then you can connect anywhere
- Play on Mobile App on Android
- Play on Desktop (PC)
http://www.playon.tv/playon
However, you can test it out as there is a 30 day trial premium .
But you would've to pay for the program license after the 30 days, which is the bad part.
However you can link netflix, hulu, pandora, mtv, comedy central, cartoon network, etc.
Something to check out if you are interested.
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I had forgotten about playon actually sadly I would rather not pay for something I already pay for (when it comes to the netflix) and on the Hulu side I'll just use a hacked flash apk. Thanks for the suggestion though.
Ok, I cannot remember where I saw it but there was a video of a guy sitting on his couch with his Android phone. His Android tablet (I believe it to be an Acer Iconia A500) was on the floor in the background underneath his widescreen TV. He had a way he was remote controlling his Tablet from his Phone. He displayed the ability to play Angry Birds, if I recall correctly, and was playing a video...all from the comfort of his phone and couch with his tablet hooked up through HDMI to his widescreen...
Now, I don't think that he was using VNC of any sort and I think it was a custom program. If it was a custom program, what was the name of it? I have looked for 2 hours here on XDA, cause I think that is where I saw it. I looked in the general Android area and on the Acer Iconia A500 areas as well.
Android Tablet = 400$
Android Phone = 200$ and up
Additional hdmi cable and adapter =30$
DVD Player = 39$
Universal remote control = 15.99$ (usually free with tv/player)
Ability to watch films within 15 minutes of unpackaging devices = priceless
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Android Tablet = 400$
Android Phone = 200$ and up
Additional hdmi cable and adapter =30$
DVD Player = 39$
Universal remote control = 15.99$ (usually free with tv/player)
Ability to watch films within 15 minutes of unpackaging devices = priceless
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Not what I asked but thank you for trying.
Sorry, I couldn't resist
What you're looking for is some sort of VNC app.
I found this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147772
or this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118028
I suppose you could make any android device the host. Not just from tablet to phone, but vice-versa.
Not exactly sure what the range would be, I suspect 15 meters (without walls)
It's not exactly how you described, but I would guess it would work. Remote desktop for android. But I suspect, it would be limited to inside a home network.
Moscow Desire said:
Sorry, I couldn't resist
What you're looking for is some sort of VNC app.
I found this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1147772
or this;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118028
I suppose you could make any android device the host. Not just from tablet to phone, but vice-versa.
Not exactly sure what the range would be, I suspect 15 meters (without walls)
It's not exactly how you described, but I would guess it would work. Remote desktop for android. But I suspect, it would be limited to inside a home network.
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Its all good. I had thought about the VNC as well but I swear I thought I saw a video of this happening with an actual program, not VNC. I could very well be mistaken and probably am.
Oh well, thank you for the links, I will check them out.
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Android Tablet = 400$
Android Phone = 200$ and up
Additional hdmi cable and adapter =30$
DVD Player = 39$
Universal remote control = 15.99$ (usually free with tv/player)
Ability to watch films within 15 minutes of unpackaging devices = priceless
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Then remembers no one wants to watch DVDs, hi def baby = $5 on wasted gas to back to the store that actuallt stills sells DVDs and return it this would not include any value of persons time.
Rereads first post then heads back to store to see if DVD player can play angry birds= $5 on gas and more wasted time
To the open maybe the guy in the video was using his phone as a Bluetooth input not sure of the top of my head is angry birds can be played with bt mouse
I found it! Had a bookmark of it and I didn't even know it!
It is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294017
Great!
(I'll bet it's still some type of VNC server though)
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BrianDigital said:
Then remembers no one wants to watch DVDs, hi def baby = $5 on wasted gas to back to the store that actuallt stills sells DVDs and return it this would not include any value of persons time.
Rereads first post then heads back to store to see if DVD player can play angry birds= $5 on gas and more wasted time
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I stand corrected.
EDIT: BR Player = $40 Black Friday sale (600$ hospital bill, and blurry eyes from pepper spray in face fighting for the last player)
Doesn't spend money on gas. Has gone green, uses bicycle. Doesn't worry about time, cause he's unemployed (from spending too much time playing Angry Birds)
OK, enough
XaviorPenguin said:
I found it! Did it work?!Had a bookmark of it and I didn't even know it!
It is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1294017
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Did it work?!
btucker2003 said:
Did it work?!
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I haven't tried yet. I just purchased it, trying it out now.
EDIT:
Just got it to work on my Acer Iconia A500 as the server and my Motorola Backflip as the client. Smooth on all accounts.
When connected, there is a small mouse cursor that appears on the Iconia allowing you to move through your tablet.
It is a little bit of a learning curve to learn how to do things with the client. Different things you need to go through before out right using it. Don't know if the Creator of this program has a guide of sorts but it is a little self explanatory.
Using as a mouse to move through, it works without issue, very smooth using my WiFi at home. Don't think you can control it any other way, haven't tried using any other way. So far, regarding this program, I would like to say that it does work and all is well with it. I can now have it hooked up to my TV and use my Android Phone to control my Android Tablet and have that act as a sudo Media Server for my movies and whatever else I want it to do.
Anyone tried Popcorn Time on the FireTV? I just did and other than needing a keyboard it was a pretty flawless experience. This must have Hollywood needing a new pair of boxers!
http://www.time4popcorn.eu/android.html
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Anyone tried Popcorn Time on the FireTV? I just did and other than needing a keyboard it was a pretty flawless experience. This must have Hollywood needing a new pair of boxers!
http://www.time4popcorn.eu/android.html
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Not a big fan of it since it's just a glorified BitTorrent client - warning, you should be aware of the implications.
Good read:
http://www.reddit.com/r/cordcutters/comments/2dta6a/rank_these_media_options_from_safest_to_least/
MovieTube 4.2 also works fine on the FireTV.
I wear my tin foil hat when watching movies with it too.
It's sketchy because users end up breaking the law by "sharing" files because torrents seed automatically at the same time that you're downloading, newbies could be susceptible to breaking the law without realizing.
TV ADDONS said:
It's sketchy because users end up breaking the law by "sharing" files because torrents seed automatically at the same time that you're downloading, newbies could be susceptible to breaking the law without realizing.
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download the 990.ro add on for kodi.
Might not be as good as popcorn time (haven't gotten one to work for me), but at least I can actually watch stuff.
I've sideloaded the app but you can't use the Remote to navigate at all. I just use my bluetooth mouse/keyboard to simulate tapping on movie titles. It works just fine so far.
Go to the Input devices menu and turn on "Remote control sends keyboard presses" within the System settings.
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Go to the Input devices menu and turn on "Remote control sends keyboard presses" within the System settings.
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What setting are you talking about? XBMC? Popcorn time is android app and not xbmc addon.
@rog1121 was asking about XBMC in the post right before mine @gerikss
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@rog1121 was asking about XBMC in the post right before mine @gerikss
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No I wasn't, I was talking about the popcorn time app
jocala said:
Anyone tried Popcorn Time on the FireTV? I just did and other than needing a keyboard it was a pretty flawless experience. This must have Hollywood needing a new pair of boxers!
http://www.time4popcorn.eu/android.html
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Of all the PopcornTime branches. The Time4Popcorn is one of the most sketchy. Not truly open-source. And it's better to supply your own VPN too. http://www.vpntips.com/fire-tv-vpn-install/
This is the better of the lot: https://popcorntime.io/
kable said:
MovieTube 4.2 also works fine on the FireTV.
I wear my tin foil hat when watching movies with it too.
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Using a VPN is like wearing 4 tin foil hats at the same time... And CyberGhost is always giving away 12 month special edition or 6 month full server keys every few weeks. The 6 month giveaways are the best since you get access to all servers for free. http://slickdeals.net/newsearch.php?54&q=CyberGhost&firstonly=1
You can still get a 6 month all servers key thru this promotion (It's mislabeled as Special Edition) http://slickdeals.net/f/7236580-cyberghost-5-vpn-special-edition-free-quick?v=1
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It's sketchy because users end up breaking the law by "sharing" files because torrents seed automatically at the same time that you're downloading, newbies could be susceptible to breaking the law without realizing.
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Yeah.. VPN is a must. The key is to find one you trust enough (Thru TOS faith) & that gives you enough speed to enjoy the streams... XBMC & other streaming is much better but options is access. I myself have never used any popcorntime, yet.
How to install popcorn time?
So does popcorn time work perfectly on the fire tv? What are the steps to get it installed and working properly?
1- sideload popcorn time apk?
2- Does it need a mouse and keyboard or will the remote work?
3- Does it need external storage for the cache?
Thanks!
What about the addon xbmc torrent, isn't that essentially the same thing?
Fire TV software update version 51.1.5.3_user_515040320 and Fire TV Stick software update version 54.1.1.3_user_110045520 are starting to roll out now. Let us know if you get them and if you notice any changes.
Interestingly, Amazon pulled all 3 versions of 51.1.5.0's source code form their source code page. They've never done that before.
Any word on if they will restore ALT+TAB functionality?
Is it still Android 4.2.2? I am hoping they give us at least Android 4.4 soon. The system is still great, but the compatability issues with apps is getting old. Android 4.4 seems to be the requirement for more and more apps. There have been several apps that I was able to use before that now require Android 4.4. It seems like Amazon is making Android 4.2 their base for the Fire TV, but I hope thats not the case.
FireTV Stick, first impressions:
- Took 3-4 minutes to download
- Took 4-5 minutes to install and reboot
- No obvious difference on the Home screen (were there already Editor's Picks and Recently Watched sections in Movies and in TV?)
- When in the Games section, saw a popup ad in the upper right corner of the screen, I don't remember that from before
- The Recent row still shows my sideloaded and synced Kodi, SPMC and Curnchyroll, but still does not show other sideloaded apps
- Remote Mouse on my iPhone still works
- Ookla Speedtest app showed 18Mbps download, which is in the right range for my inconsistent router (I've seen as low as 2Mbps and as high as 52Mbps before)
- Seems to respond a little faster to remote button presses, but that might be wishful thinking
No big, obvious changes that I can find.
My Fire TV took the update yesterday I cant really see any difference so far. I still have all my apps working off external storage. Kodi and other sideloaded app still on my recent tab.
Looks like this update is just bug fixes. For anyone (e.g., @rbox ) interested, I've captured and added the URL download links for both the new Fire TV and Fire tV Stick updates to AFTVnews.com/software
AFTVnews.com said:
Looks like this update is just bug fixes. For anyone (e.g., @rbox ) interested, I've captured and added the URL download links for both the new Fire TV and Fire tV Stick updates to AFTVnews.com/software
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It's obscure, but all three Five Nights At Freddy's games sideloaded stopped working on the last update as soon as you move the mouse. I'm wondering if this one fixes that problem.
For me at least, I can longer add Kodi and SPMC to Recent Menu after I uninstall and reinstall/buy app/deregister firetv/register.
Am I the only one? If so, that's enough for me to stay locked in to the old version.
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For me at least, I can longer add Kodi and SPMC to Recent Menu after I uninstall and reinstall/buy app/deregister firetv/register.
Am I the only one? If so, that's enough for me to stay locked in to the old version.
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Infact I just added kodi to the recents yesterday and it worked. Here are a few tips that may be overlooked.
Delete the app and readd it. Also ensure you are using helix. not the isengard or the nightlies. I'm not sure but I couldn't get kodi to the recents with the isengards.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-rest...loaded-app-to-the-recent-list-on-the-fire-tv/
By the way the good change I saw was that now the project from windows 8.1 to the firetv works. I use the extend desktop resolution and lower the extended resolution. So far no issues.
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Infact I just added kodi to the recents yesterday and it worked. Here are a few tips that may be overlooked.
Delete the app and readd it. Also ensure you are using helix. not the isengard or the nightlies. I'm not sure but I couldn't get kodi to the recents with the isengards.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-rest...loaded-app-to-the-recent-list-on-the-fire-tv/
By the way the good change I saw was that now the project from windows 8.1 to the firetv works. I use the extend desktop resolution and lower the extended resolution. So far no issues.
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Can you elaborate on how you get project to work on Fire TV. I have a Microsoft Surface with 8.1 and it won't even see the Fire TV. Even when I have the fire tv in Mirroring Mode in Display settings.
dk1keith said:
Can you elaborate on how you get project to work on Fire TV. I have a Microsoft Surface with 8.1 and it won't even see the Fire TV. Even when I have the fire tv in Mirroring Mode in Display settings.
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1. Search for devices and add the amazon firetv to the devices list. It should successfully get added if you have windows 8.1
2. then slide into the charms bar, then click on devices and then project and select extend or duplicate
Let us know how it goes.
has anyone figured out why the Xfinity TV app closes or how to fix this I have the newest version installed on my nvidia shield and the app closes after about 10 minutes of watching a live or on demand show and goes back to the Home screen? On my fire stick the app doesn't close but I get other playback error on live channels. The TV to Go app works 100% on my correctly it never closes but it lacks a channel guide and DVR abilities so I would rather use the X1 TV app instead. any suggestions on how to get the app to stop closing back to the home screen?
I can't even get it to authorize my device. I put in my info and it just gives me a retry error.
davidreyes13 said:
I can't even get it to authorize my device. I put in my info and it just gives me a retry error.
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I think it did that for me too at first I had to call Comcast and tell them I to activate my account to use the X1 TV app they did something on their end and I was able to login and add my device to the system. . I wasn't able to use the app on any device though so that may have been something different
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has anyone figured out why the Xfinity TV app closes or how to fix this I have the newest version installed on my nvidia shield and the app closes after about 10 minutes of watching a live or on demand show and goes back to the Home screen? On my fire stick the app doesn't close but I get other playback error on live channels. The TV to Go app works 100% on my correctly it never closes but it lacks a channel guide and DVR abilities so I would rather use the X1 TV app instead. any suggestions on how to get the app to stop closing back to the home screen?
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Same issue, want to get it working on the Shield. any fixes?
Have you tried this modded apk? It's been floating around and hasn't given me any issues. It even opens right to the live tv channel selection. I also created a banner so it shows up in the Android TV leanback launcher.
http://www.filedropper.com/xfinitytvgopackage
disregard, i just realized your post said not TV GO...
The reason xfinity tv app was closing was due to the blue tooth keyboard turning off after not being used got a WiFi one solved the problem or now just using the game pad right control stick. New issue is the newest version won't play content I have to use the old version of the app. Anyone have any ideas?
BUMP, we really need to figure this out! I was really enjoying the TV GO app working on Shield, now that it is retired we really need to focus on getting the replacement Xfinity TV app working!
Yes, mine does the same and won't work. Now it looks like it is dead and they have stopped the server. I have tried all different solutions. Is there a modded apk or a fix yet? I used to use the Xfinity TV Go and now it won't work. Xfinity TV won't even open.
I can confirm that the Xfinity GO app no longer works on the Shield TV and that the current Xfinity TV app crashes/closes after launch. My guess is that the app checks the type of device that the app is installed on and if it detects that it's an Android TV OS it automatically closes. I wonder if there's a way to modify the APK to either trick the device into thinking it is running on stock Android or remove the check altogether?
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I can confirm that the Xfinity GO app no longer works on the Shield TV and that the current Xfinity TV app crashes/closes after launch. My guess is that the app checks the type of device that the app is installed on and if it detects that it's an Android TV OS it automatically closes. I wonder if there's a way to modify the APK to either trick the device into thinking it is running on stock Android or remove the check altogether?
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I rooted one of my shields so it is running full android OS 6.0 and in about devices it declares it's self as a Tablet thinking the same line of thought you are presenting. No dice. Downloaded the Tvgo app and it did just about the same thing. The app loaded and I got all excited then I selected some content I had recorded and live tv and both times it came up with something to the effect that your carrier does not support releasing DRM content to this device crap.. Ultimately they want you to rent one of their POS boxes. The silly thing is if that is what they are so worried about, losing that revenue stream, then why allow anything but their devices to run their content? Can still run on laptop or pc no problem. Apparently they are not aware of casting? It's all the same big corporation trying to hold onto market share by force instead of placing that energy into developing things people want along with the evolving tech. They will have to evolve or go the way of Block Buster video. LOL.
Hi Guys,
Been looking at this for a while. I have a Nexbox A95x Aml based Android box. The latest version of the Xfinity TV App (3.10.0.016) refuses to work . But... I have managed to find a earlier version that does. I can only presume after this version (3.2.1.028) they added the DRM type check , to check for either root or a "non approved" device.
I have tested this quite a bit and it does live TV and also you can even download (the holy grail lol) and watch shows offline. To do this,the app MUST be left on internal storage and not moved to the SD card.
The bad news is that at some point I bet Xfinity will force a update ie make this older version non working. But hopefully , someone here will be able to turn that off.
Dont forget to go to the Google apps store and disable Auto updates on this app ,otherwise your device wil just Auto install the newer version.
Hopefully , someone (much more skilled than me lol) may be able to compare this older version with the new one and disable DRM check for a newer version.
I have uploaded the version that works for me here:
h t t p://bit.ly/2gQn3eR
Sorry for the funny url , but XDA will not let me post urls until I have ten posts..
Any updates on making the official XFinity TV app work now that XFinity TV Go has been shut down?
I am also looking for someone who can mod the new Xfinity app (remove the HDMI check.......I think) to get it to work on the fire stick. The new version loads but will not open. The screen automatically goes blank and closes down.
I just wanted to let everyone here know that if you upgrade your shield to Nougat the Xfinity TV even older versions of the software that would work on prior to the new 7.0 firmware release now won't work at all so if this is something you want I would hold off on doing the 7.0 Nougat update to your shield I plan on reverting back my shield to regain the ability to use the Xfinity TV app.
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I just wanted to let everyone here know that if you upgrade your shield to Nougat the Xfinity TV even older versions of the software that would work on prior to the new 7.0 firmware release now won't work at all so if this is something you want I would hold off on doing the 7.0 Nougat update to your shield I plan on reverting back my shield to regain the ability to use the Xfinity TV app.
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Thanks for that information. Sucks for us Nougat upgraders though.
hey guys
I've got some pretty good news for those with the new Nvidia shield or have updated the old one to Nougat already and lost the ability to load the Xfinity TV app. I have found an alternative way to watch Xfinity on the shield Tv it is not an ideal way to watch and may not work for everyone's needs. I found that if I launch a game stream game on the Shield and Minimize the Game window before the game starts up or goes full screen, you will get a remote desktop like session which can be controlled with the the joystick on the gamepad. open a web browser and go to Xfinity and it works there is no lag or out of sync audio, it works pretty good, the Quality is better than casting a chrome browser tab from the PC, I also found controlling youtube from this remote desktop method is a far better interface than the Android TV app since you get the full website version of youtube instead of the slimmed down tv app. I should point out this nvidia Gamestream Remote environment is different than using a typical remote desktop client like the Microsoft Remote desktop client, most remote desktop clients don't offer the refresh rates needed to stream HD video without lags or audio syncing issues however the Nvidia Gamestream app does. I am sure there are other apps that can deliver a RDP session with the high refresh rates needed for viewing 1080p video over and RDP connection, I just haven't found one that works that will do this job. If anyone is aware of another app than can do this let me know I'd like to try it out.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hc652xc2bq8yrfa/AAAkahHih0lzdxbJN4uPL8Rla?dl=0&lst=
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Are these files modified?
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Are these files modified?
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We confirm these work