[Q] Does anyone have Xfinity TV Go working? - Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.

ms00012 said:
I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I've got Comcast so I can try this out, but it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I'll have time to play around with it.

midnightzak said:
I've got Comcast so I can try this out, but it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I'll have time to play around with it.
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Thanks! Just let me know. I am very frustrated with it since ESPN works flawlessly for me.

I have the same problem as you, the app sideloads and opens just fine, but when I go to play any video it crashes back to its home screen.

Any luck getting xFintity GO to work on the Nexus Player?

I did notice an update is available but i haven't tried it yet

ms00012 said:
I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
http://www.filedropper.com/xfinitygonox86libsworksonplayernodownload

I am going to try this when I get home. So can I not just uninstall the current xfinity tv go the normal way and install yours?
ruZZ.il said:
I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
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ruZZ.il said:
I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
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I tested out the app last night and it works! You are a genius! I did notice that the 3 dot menu does not work, so you can't watch live channels or search for anything that is not on the main menu. Android broke that functionality in 5.1. I then downgraded to 5.0 and it worked perfectly. I did not root my NP and when I woke up it had updated to 5.1.1. I may have to downgrade again and root so it does not change.
My question for you. Do you know a way to use the 3 dot menu in 5.1.1 in general? BC it wrecked tons of apps we sideloaded. Also, since you are good at altering an app, would it be easy to alter the xfinity app to allow the 3 dot menu?

Can you edit the androidmanifest and make the app open to "networks" instead of featured? Or any other section in the context menu?

OMG it works!!! Ive been waiting for this day for months!
The MENU doesnt fully work yet like previous posts saying but there's hope

does it work well with the remote or do u have to use a mouse

Mirror??
Looks like Filedropper took it down...

grivad said:
Mirror??
Looks like Filedropper took it down...
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Here's a zip file which contains a copy of the working APK that ruZZ.il originally provided.

Mouse is required
pbanj said:
does it work well with the remote or do u have to use a mouse
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I didn't try remote. But controller (gamepad) doesn't work at all.
The mouse is required to navigate through the app on Nexus Player - login and navigation.
And yes - no way to open menu or so ever. Basically you will be stuck on first 'Feature' page only.
In my case it was 'Must see', 'Thu Night TV' and 'Wed Night TV'.
Tried to play one of the available episodes - works perfectly fine.

Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work on Android X86? They are both Intel.

Got Live TV Working!
So I modified the apk and told it to launch to the live TV page instead of featured videos. APK Attached.

i have the regular Xfinity TV Go app working. With live tv and recorded shows. I get the full app menu. I'm running android 5.02 still on my ADT-1

sualpine said:
Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work on Android X86? They are both Intel.
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The modified APKs in this thread do work on the Nexus Player which is an x86 device. Are you trying to use it on something else like a tablet?
sytanek said:
So I modified the apk and told it to launch to the live TV page instead of featured videos. APK Attached.
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Nice work. Was it easy or difficult to make the changes needed for this?
rgill420 said:
i have the regular Xfinity TV Go app working. With live tv and recorded shows. I get the full app menu. I'm running android 5.02 still on my ADT-1
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The ADT-1 uses a Tegra 4 SoC so it's an ARM device. If you update the operating system to Android 5.1 or higher, then some of your apps will lose the hamburger or 3 dot menu access.

Gabby It was actually really easy. Decompiled the apk, Edited the "\smali\com\xfinity\playerlib\view\launch\PlayerLaunchStrategy.smali" file. Replaced the two calls to the /featured/FeaturedActivity with /browseprograms/LiveStreamsActivity. Then recompiled and signed. (I did have to use the apk that you posted as a basepoint).

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WWE Network

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.
bumb0b said:
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.

Apps

Im sure this is a silly question but is there an actual regular app store or do you just have to browse though the panels?
There just doesnt seem to be many apps at all to install I figured there must be some better way of getting them more like playstore.
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I cant get regular playstore working after following the guide. It either flashes and returns to apps list or occasionally goes to the account details screen but no further.
There's the Amazon app store.
Fire TV Apps
jarayn said:
Im sure this is a silly question but is there an actual regular app store or do you just have to browse though the panels?
There just doesnt seem to be many apps at all to install I figured there must be some better way of getting them more like playstore.
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I cant get regular playstore working after following the guide. It either flashes and returns to apps list or occasionally goes to the account details screen but no further.
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Yes, there are other/new places to look for getting Fire TV apps, but unfortunately because of being new in this forum I'm not yet permitted to place external links in my posts (which would be the easiest way to assist) So, just do search on 'fire tv apps 2014' and/or 'fire tv app options' which will lead to some info that should hopefully help? In addition, I found a few recent and relevant links on the 1st page in a Google search for 'finding apps for fire tv'. But as far as there being a store solely for Fire TV apps, I'm not sure if there is one yet
If you can install from unknown sources,there is 1mobile,appchina,wandoujia,voga360,and aptoide.
You can also use evozi and/or apkleecher to get free apps from the Play Store.
And you can even get your purchased apps by signing up at the Evozi APK Downloader page!
jarayn said:
Im sure this is a silly question but is there an actual regular app store or do you just have to browse though the panels?
There just doesnt seem to be many apps at all to install I figured there must be some better way of getting them more like playstore.
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I cant get regular playstore working after following the guide. It either flashes and returns to apps list or occasionally goes to the account details screen but no further.
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acasey78 said:
Yes, there are other/new places to look for getting Fire TV apps, but unfortunately because of being new in this forum I'm not yet permitted to place external links in my posts (which would be the easiest way to assist) So, just do search on 'fire tv apps 2014' and/or 'fire tv app options' which will lead to some info that should hopefully help? In addition, I found a few recent and relevant links on the 1st page in a Google search for 'finding apps for fire tv'. But as far as there being a store solely for Fire TV apps, I'm not sure if there is one yet
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KarlP said:
There's the Amazon app store.
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retroben said:
If you can install from unknown sources,there is 1mobile,appchina,wandoujia,voga360,and aptoide.
You can also use evozi and/or apkleecher to get free apps from the Play Store.
And you can even get your purchased apps by signing up at the Evozi APK Downloader page!
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Update: @jarayn informs me that it is not a launchable app.
And just to bring it full circle. The Amazon Appstore comes preloaded on the AFTV. It's just very hidden. This is the location on the latest FW.
Go to: Settings / 4) Applications / Manage All Installed Applications / Apptore ( Just scroll down till you find it & launch)
Y314K said:
And just to bring it full circle. The Amazon Appstore comes preloaded on the AFTV. It's just very hidden. This is the location on the latest FW.
Go to: Settings / 4) Applications / Manage All Installed Applications / Apptore ( Just scroll down till you find it & launch)
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Thats not a launchable app on my fire tv.
Are you saying you can open that and actually browse through apps?
What other "treasures" await those poor schmucks or pre-rooted winners who get the latest firmware?
jarayn said:
Thats not a launchable app on my fire tv.
Are you saying you can open that and actually browse through apps?
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Humn... Didn't try to open it. Guess it is there but everything is dealt thru the UI. Wonder if there is another app to sideload that might act like an actual appstore. No point though....
I side-loaded the regular appstore apk from Play. Kinda messed things up. Had to Unzip Rbox's pre-rooted ROM to retrieve the correct one from Apps. Then had to R/W with Root Explorer to remove the side-loaded one and replace with the correct one.
Be careful messing with AFTV specifc apps.

Apps on main menus Unrooted firetv

Hi my first thread I was excited. I have been using aptoide for installing virtually anything without any difficulties and whilst browsing it informed me there was an upgrade for Amazon store, of course I clicked it, I have updates blocked in the router by the way.
Well I didn't expect much , Amazon store runs for about 20 seconds and closes so far, shame.
I opened my main menu, closing the fire menu Low and Behold all my apps now appear in the main app menu . I have powered off and on, they are still there. Here is the screen shots, excuse the text I'm on my phone . Enjoy
photize said:
Hi my first thread I was excited. I have been using aptoide for installing virtually anything without any difficulties and whilst browsing it informed me there was an upgrade for Amazon store, of course I clicked it, I have updates blocked in the router by the way.
Well I didn't expect much , Amazon store runs for about 20 seconds and closes so far, shame.
I opened my main menu, closing the fire menu Low and Behold all my apps now appear in the main app menu . I have powered off and on, they are still there. Here is the screen shots, excuse the text I'm on my phone . Enjoy
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This is a great post.
I really want this but do not want to loose my root access or want any funky issues. I think my questions will put a lot of user concerned to rest.
I hope someone brave enough who has rooted there AFTV would try your approach and see if it works. I would love it if that person can confirm the following
1) Was your AFTV rooted before you click on the AmazonApp and updated?
2) did you block OTP updates using adb or just thru router?
3) what firmware are you currently running? Is amazon stock firmware or pre-rooted firmrware?
4) Did you try the boot into CWM using Rbox boot menu and try to reboot system thru CWM for normal amazon boot?
Thank you
Doesn't this break the Amazon apps?
photize said:
Hi my first thread I was excited.
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Great first post. Thanks!
And welcome to the asylum.
jpeg42 said:
Doesn't this break the Amazon apps?
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I read in another thread that installing the Amazon Appstore breaks something.
Would be nice to have all appears appearing like this, but I'm waiting until I hear more.
hate to be that guy but this is old news. has been known for a long time
jpeg42 said:
Doesn't this break the Amazon apps?
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yes it wants u to log in with no way to. the reason i stopped using it.
pbanj said:
hate to be that guy but this is old news. has been known for a long time
yes it wants u to log in with no way to. the reason i stopped using it.
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Hi I did as stated have Amazon store open. With my details etc I clicked through to log-in all fine the store opened and can be opened but closes after a short period. I did not use the store before presuming it unavailable and just a service I don't have anything paid on the device and probably never will being an ex-pat. Just running xbmc with smart DNS all fine here Thx
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Hi I did as stated have Amazon store open. With my details etc I clicked through to log-in all fine the store opened and can be opened but closes after a short period. I did not use the store before presuming it unavailable and just a service I don't have anything paid on the device and probably never will being an ex-pat. Just running xbmc with smart DNS all fine here Thx
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it is fine if u dont use prime video or any of that but if u do it breaks things
It doesn't really break anything, and there's a simple solution to get things working as they should, simply uninstall and things are instantly back to working. What I have always done is keep the app store apk so that I can uninstall when I need to install amazon apps, then reinstall when I am done.
Reporting back
Seems as reported I jumped the gun, appstore does indeed get broken. As a helper you can use Es file manager, Go into Library and app. You will find the apk there , long hold to highlight then backup / uninstall it will ask you if you would like the factory default apk. All done and returned along with the backup for reinstallation . hope this helps
New AFTV owner
photize said:
Seems as reported I jumped the gun, appstore does indeed get broken. As a helper you can use Es file manager, Go into Library and app. You will find the apk there , long hold to highlight then backup / uninstall it will ask you if you would like the factory default apk. All done and returned along with the backup for reinstallation . hope this helps
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I have got my AFTV yesterday, I have blocked the amazon urls in my rooter and used opendns as well but still Firetv is updated to the latest version which is 51.1.4.2 I think which is unrootable. Any way I have tried OP's option of getting the aptoide and updating the amazon appstore, which broke the the appstore but all the apps appeared in the apps as OP showed in the image without doing any llama thing etc. but as in previous post I have repaired the amazon appstore and all the view is back to normal for the apps screen. So, I am thinking to update appstore again and restore my apps view which is better for me as a starter but I have to think of a way to get the appstore working for some apps. hope my exercise will someone and if anyone have solution for my problem, please reply. Thanks.

Sky Go Now Working on AFTV!

I have been trying many different ways now to get Sky Go working on the AFTV and gave up in the end. However sky updated the app to 4.1.3 yesterday which states it will work on all android devices above 4.0.
I update the app on my phone, used another app to extract the apk then used adbfire to install the app on the AFTV...it now works perfectly.
You will need a mouse or keyboard with mouse to use it as the aftv remote doesnt work, yo h also need to ensure you have a UK IP. I had a DNS setup for XBMC so have that setup on wired and then UK ip on the wirless
I cant get this to work. Ive logged in, but when i go to play a stream, I get the error message that Sky Go does not support Miracast. Im running the latest version of Fire TV, and I believe Miracast was added in one of these updates. Are you running the latest version of Fire TV? Also, I am not rooted. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Can you explain what it is you are trying to do?
What i did is install the .apk file with adbfire (im on mac) and then Sky Go shows in the applications list. I just launch the app and then once logged in it works fine.
You need to ensure you are using v4.1.3 of Sky Go else it wont work
Im doing the same as you. I have the latest skygo app. I just get the error message about miracast. Are you running the latest Fire TV software with miracast? (Im not using miracast, but the app is coming up with this error presumably because the Fire TV has this functionality)
The old skygo app didnt let you log in as it said the device was not compatible. The new app lets me log in, but wont let me play streams
How are you guys hiding your root as I get the error Sky Go is not supported on rooted android devices?
Finally got it working by resetting my Fire TV - strange problem! Thanks trenty12
I don't have root so don't need to hide it
The NOWTV app also works with a USB mouse connected
I used the same method for installing kodi to get the app to show in my recent list and changed the ikono icon to that of NOWTV's
Nice to get skys channels on the fire tv
Any idea how to get this to work on a rooted AFTV without using Hide my Root? I haven't tried it but with Hide my Root I think the only way to get it to work is uninstall the SU App and then reinstall when you are finished with Sky Go. That feels a bit risky to me and also is really a root removal rather than cloak...
Might just be worth un-rooting my second Fire TV to get Sky Sports and Movies in the spare room then
I just unrooted mine to get it working, didn't really ever take advantage of the root anyway. It is now working great on both the Fire TV and Fire Stick.
Can you share the APK?
Regards
Dave
Mrskint said:
The NOWTV app also works with a USB mouse connected
I used the same method for installing kodi to get the app to show in my recent list and changed the ikono icon to that of NOWTV's
Nice to get skys channels on the fire tv
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How did you change the icon? I can get the app in the recents but cannot change the icon,
skanker said:
How did you change the icon? I can get the app in the recents but cannot change the icon,
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I'm on a Mac, so what I did was right click on the adbfire app and go into it's contents, navigated to the kodi icons directory and replaced the icons with the NOWTV icons.
Opened up adbfire and selected to replace the ikono icons with NOWTV's/kodi's.
Hope that helps
Thank-you, I will give this ago.
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Mrskint said:
I'm on a Mac, so what I did was right click on the adbfire app and go into it's contents, navigated to the kodi icons directory and replaced the icons with the NOWTV icons.
Opened up adbfire and selected to replace the ikono icons with NOWTV's/kodi's.
Hope that helps
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How did you extract the NOW TV icon? Was this from the APK?
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Thank-you, I will give this ago.
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How did you extract the NOW TV icon? Was this from the APK?
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I just grabbed it from google images and resized it to match the sizes of the kodi icons.
How do you set Ikono to work for both Skygo and Kodi. Is this possible.
Thanks
did any1 get this working on a rooted fire tv?
danandrews80 said:
How do you set Ikono to work for both Skygo and Kodi. Is this possible.
Thanks
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Would like to know this too, I'm guessing you need to use a different sacrificial app but anyone that has done this successfully please share
How Do I Install This?
Hi all,
Can someone please help me on how I can get this working and where to get the APK from? I am a AFTV noob!
Sadly not working for me i get a "unable to connect" error, stating that i need to turn wifi on or connect to my 3g/4g network, even tho its connected via wifi any advice
Hawke

Anyone have Directv Now on their Shield yet?

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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
mattvandoes said:
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.
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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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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.

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