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Custom ROM suggestion

So want do you thing a custom ROM for the Ouya need?
Force orientation landscape
Screen display size option
Overlay menu when you hold the Ouya bottom on the controller with home, recent, back, menu and other for easy access
Touch screen mapping like GameKeyboard, Tincore, usb/bt joystick center, Sixaxis, ...
Fullscreen

Play Store
Gapps
Chrome
File Manager
Wireless ADB
Youtube from Google TV
Netfix from Google TV

nfs
usb drive mounting
def. better multitasking
back home and recent menu
actual working notifications
multiple user login maybe even just like an administrator login with full access and a regular user account for just playing game so your friends/siblings dont ruin all your hard work in a matter of minutes
way to list the games from the ouya store by release date so i can see whats new and not have to look through every list like an idiot
ability to unpair controllers not just turn them while the ouya still has em connected so you have to reboot cuz your keyboard is in player one slot
task killer and services manager
reboot shutdown sleep
midi keyboard support

Support for external mouse..... left click on the mouse ran the program, right click the mouse close the program, the middle mouse click caused the program settings.
Cifs support.
Ntfs write support.

I would like to see a rom that doesn't need a account to get to use your console (since sony was hacked i don't like to give my credit card infos away)
Another OS would be nice like a Desktop optimized Android (a cm 10.1 mod is already working and out there http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348548) or a Linux distro like Debian or Ubuntu

Universal remote?

I'm just setting up a new office lounge.
At home I've used a Vizio Google TV (which has pass-thru HDMI) to control the TV, the Google TV box and the DVR cable box. I'd like to get a Nexus Player for the office but as it doesn't have HDMI switching, I'm wondering what people are doing to reduce the remote clutter?
The TV is a brand new Sony Smart TV (W790B) - unfortunately couldn't wait for an integrated Sony Android TV .
I presume the NP remote is BT so that creates an additional layer of complexity>
I've used some logitech universal remotes in the past which were "ok" but would love first-hand feedback.

mickliq said:
I'm just setting up a new office lounge.
At home I've used a Vizio Google TV (which has pass-thru HDMI) to control the TV, the Google TV box and the DVR cable box. I'd like to get a Nexus Player for the office but as it doesn't have HDMI switching, I'm wondering what people are doing to reduce the remote clutter?
The TV is a brand new Sony Smart TV (W790B) - unfortunately couldn't wait for an integrated Sony Android TV .
I presume the NP remote is BT so that creates an additional layer of complexity>
I've used some logitech universal remotes in the past which were "ok" but would love first-hand feedback.
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You could use a flirc receiver and use any IR control to control the NP.

I am using the Logitech Smart Control with it. There isn't an official profile for it yet but there is a working compatible profile for it. The only key I can't map to it is the menu button. Also, if you rapidly press the buttons, it sometimes loses the connection for a short time. Other than that, it's been awesome only having to use 1 remote!
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xaudiblex said:
I am using the Logitech Smart Control with it. There isn't an official profile for it yet but there is a working compatible profile for it. The only key I can't map to it is the menu button. Also, of you rapidly press the buttons, it sometimes louse's the connection for a short time. Other than that, it's been awesome only having to use 1 remote!
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Thank you for the great suggestion! Do you know how the Smart Control communicates with the NP? Is it by BT? What "compatible profile" did you use?

mickliq said:
Thank you for the great suggestion! Do you know how the Smart Control communicates with the NP? Is it by BT? What "compatible profile" did you use?
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The Smart Control has a unifying receiver that does both IR and bluetooth. This is where I got the steps to set it up.
Logitech | Forum Guide
Here is a copy and paste of what was said if you don't feel like accessing the link:
1. On the app, go to Harmony Setup > Add / Edit Devices & Activities > Devices > Add Device
2. Select 'Computer' from the list > Windows
3. Select 'Yes' when it asks you if you want to screate a new Activity with the newly added device.
4. Select devices to be included in your activity
5. Select 'Watch PC' for Activity Type
6. Once you've finished up selecting all the input for your devices, it will go into a bluetooh pairing mode to allow you to pair up the remote with the windows computer.
7. Navigate to Settings on your Nexus Player > Remotes & accessories > Add Accessory. Give it a few seconds and it should find a "Harmony Keyboard". Select it, and your'e done.
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Hope this helps

[Q] Keymapping for switchroot android

hi i was wondering what i should i do to map my buttons on my joycon, im trying to play games like roblox but they detect some inputs as keyboard inputs and some as controller, joystick and triggers are controller and buttons are keyboard
edit: make sure its free and like no in app purchases cause i try to use octopus but i can login cause i gotta pay

anyone??

Got it to work with
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.catalyst06.gamecontrollerverifier&hl=en_US
and
Magisk Root (+Magisk Manager for root managment)
=> perfectly registers joycon(s) as one single controller
Controller will now be seens as "Gamepad" in games, f.e. GTA:SA
If you are too bored and/or don't want to shell out the 5 bucks for the pro verion of the program:
A PS4 Controller can be paired DIRECTLY to the lineageos in switchroot android (hold ps and "share" button till it blinks)
https://www.reddit.com/r/switchroot/comments/iap6h3/joycons_as_controller_with_gtasa/

[GUIDE] Using First Party Dualshock 3 (PS3) Controller on Fire TV via USB

This is a tutorial on how to get an official Sony brand Dualshock 3+Sixaxis Controller (AKA PS3 controller) working on your Fire TV over USB.
This has been tested on confirmed working on the Fire TV 2 (Sloane) but will presumably work on all generations and versions of Fire TV as long as it is rooted.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
-Root Access (required for joy to touch feature, with apparently must be activated to use the feature that emulates other controllers)
-A Terminal Emulator app or ADB
-SELinux set to "Permissive" (I use the app SELinux Mode Changer)
-The following apps installed:
*USB/BT Joystick Center
*Sixaxis Enabler
-Mouse (any USB or Bluetooth mouse should be fine. I use a logitech K400+ Keyboard With Touchpad)
OR
-Mouse Toggle app
-Powered USB Hub (Only if your mouse is USB)
OPTIONAL: My supplied keymaping file
This is a pretty straightforward process, in all reality. Here are the steps.
1. Install USB/BT Joystick Center. I have included the APK for an older free version of the app, but I would suggest obtaining the latest "Gold" version, which is for sale on Google Play.
2. Open your ADB connection or Terminal Emulator of choice, enter a root shell with "su" and enter the following commands:
Code:
ime enable com.poke64738.usbjoygold/.USBJoyIME
ime set com.poke64738.usbjoygold/.USBJoyIME
OR
Code:
ime enable com.free.usbjoyfree/.USBJoyFreeIME
ime set com.free.usbjoyfree/.USBJoyFreeIME
Depending on if you are using the paid 2019 Gold version, or the free 2018 version, respectively.
Then you may close your ADB or terminal. Honestly I'm not entirely sure this is even needed, since we are going to be using gamepad emulation, but I would say to do it just in case.
3. Install Sixaxis Enabler, open it, and follow the instructions on screen. Allow the app to access the USB Device when prompted
NOTE: Sixaxis Enabler may tell you that your firmware does not support Sixaxis and that the service is stopped. In that case Keep disconnecting the controller and reconnecting it and pressing the PS Button. "Eventually it will say Sixaxis ENABLED Please Try buttons and sticks"
This is NOT a free app and is available for purchase on Google Play.
When you get "Sixaxis ENABLED" the four LEDs will stop blinking and just LED 1 will blink. If you keep getting the not supported message, and your LED 1 blinks, continue because you might still be able to get it to work.
4. Exit Sixaxis Enabler and open USB/BT Joystick Center. For this you will need some sort of mouse functionality.
Check in the upper left of the screen and make sure that the IME switch is orange and says "ON" (this should be the case, as we have already enabled and set the IME in ADB/Terminal)
With your mouse, click the IME switch and it should bring up a little menu. Click on USBJoyIME and the menu will close. This was just to be absolutely sure that the IME was FOR SURE selected.
5.Below the IME switch, there is a oval shaped cluster of buttons that will say "Search, Auto, Norm, HID"
Click "Norm" and then click allow on the prompts to access the USB Device. (if you have multiple devices connected over USB, it will ask for each device. You do NOT need to allow them all if you do not wish, a black notification at the top of the screen will tell you what device it found so you know what the app is requesting access to. I just click allow on all because it doesn't hurt anything)
After it gets trough all the USB devices, it will start a check for bluetooth devices, and will show a prompt with your paired devices on it, you can just click back on your Fire Remote or keyboard.
After a few seconds, a gray square will appear on the screen that says "PS3 USB Controller and LED 1 on your PS3 controller should now be solid. With your mouse, click on the square. A little black text box will say something about loading a keymap file. If you click some buttons on your controller, you should see the little boxes underneath the big gray box blinking orange and white when you press them. CONGRATS! You now have your PS3 controller working on your Fire TV.
Don't be content yet, WE ARENT DONE.
While this is a somewhat functional way to control your Fire TV, I don't find the default settings to be optimal. It seems like I can't rapidly press buttons. I can enter in two or three button presses before it stops accepting input for a moment. Also, despite all the controller buttons working on the test in USB/BT Joystick center, the default keymap is NOT properly configured for the Fire TV, and I was only able to get the D-pad to work outside of Joystick Center.
Instead of fussing around trying to get everything working with the default IME setting, I decided to use the app's built in controller emulation feature to simulate an Xbox 360 controller. (There is also a setting to emulate a PS3 controller, but I figured it would be better to make the system think I'm using a 360 controller, which is officially supported, then a controller that I had to install off of this stuff just to use) So onto Step...
6. With your mouse, go to the upper right and click the switch "J>T"
If you do not Already have SELinux set to Permissive, it will give you a message saying that this must be done. Do so however you want, but as mentioned above, I use the app "SELinux Mode Changer" to achieve this. The app can be found on F-Droid
With SELinux set to Permissive, give USB/BT Joystick Center Superuser rights when prompted, and the switch will turn ON.
Once "J>T" is on, to the left of that you will see the Green "JOY>" switch and a small box next to it that says "IME NAT 360 PS3"
Just click the box until "360" is selected
From here you can use the little boxes underneath the "PS3 USB Controller" box, or just load my keymap file, in order to configure the buttons and sticks properly. If you use my keymap file, down load "PS3to360_JoyPrefsFile_1356_616_0.xml" from the attachments and paste it into the folder for USBJoy in the root of your Fire's internal memory (for me it is called "USBJoyGoldData") then use the little load button and it should appear as "PS3 to 360"
With that out of the way, you are finally DONE! Your Dualshock 3 controller is connected and configured to act as an Xbox 360 controller on your Fire TV and you may now proceed to use it on your games, Emulators, or whatever you want to do with it!
When you are done, just make sure to disable "J>T" with Joystick center before you disconnect the Dualshock, otherwise things will bug out, and if you arent using an alternate launcher with mouse support, you wont be able to re-enter the app to disable it, and will have to reboot the Fire TV.
I would also suggest disabling USBJoyIME when you are not using your controller, as I have noticed that typing with my K400+ keyboard acts strange on some apps, such as Puffin Browser, when it is still enabled.
Code:
ime disable com.poke64738.usbjoygold/.USBJoyIME
OR
Code:
ime disable com.free.usbjoyfree/.USBJoyFreeIME
Feel free to play around with the different gamepad emulation modes, and if you find a better configuration, please do share it on here!

[Guide] Getting and setting up initial control in RetroArch w/o config file

Until now I ran RetroPie on a Raspberry. Now I got a cheap TV box for basically free and was thinking why do I need 2 "boxes" sitting next to the TV? That is how I came across RetroArch. Installation on the TV box is straight forward - also starting. But that is where the fast track ended as I have a "Generic USB Controller". With a bit of luck and playing with the config file I was kind of able moving through the top menu but did not make it to any submenu. Also any USB/bluetooth keyboard that I have was not successful.
The trick is to know that RetroArch seems to be developed for touch screens. OK, give it a try and touch your TV I now have fingerprints on it but no reaction from RetroArch...
Step 1:
Grab any touch screen sensitive device you can get your hands on, e.g. smartphone, tablet, etc.
Download and install TeamViewer Remote Control
Step 2:
Fire up your Android TV box
Download and install TeamViewer Quick Support
IMPORTANT: Download and install the TeamViewer Quick Support Add-On
Step 3:
Start TeamViewer Quick Support on the TV box
Start TeamViewer Remote Control on your mobile/tablet/... and enter the ID from the quick support from your TV box
Agree to and approve to any questions
I could now control my TV box remotely via my 2nd device, started RetroArch and, in there, was able going through all menus and setup my "Generic USB Controller". After saving the setup/config (remotely), I could navigate through the menus as usual by only using the Generic USB Controller.
Note: This does not solve the problem with the controls in the games - in case you have them!

FAQ
Q: After entering the ID for the remote control I cannot connect to the TV box.
A: Install the Quick Support Add-On - that is needed to make the remote control work (at least it was for my case/setup).
Q: I cannot install the Quick Support Add-On.
A: If installation of the Add-On fails or is not possible directly from the app, either download the Add-On as seperate apk or give it a try via the full TeamViewer app.
Q: My controller is now working in RetroArch's menus but not in the games.
A: This is known challenge with RetroArch. My solution was just to get a foot in the door for controlling the menus in RetroArch in case that your controller/keyboard is not recognized by default.