I'm unable to find my Chromecast (2nd gen) using Quick Connect. Quick Connect does find several Sonos speakers and a neighbor's TV (which is not very helpful since I don't know the neighbor )... I've understood from several articles elsewhere on the net that Quick Connect on the S6 could connect to Chromecast. Is there some setting that I'm perhaps not seeing that I need to toggle (the S7 Edge is my first Samsung phone)? I've tried reconfiguring the Chromecast on my 2.4 and 5 ghz networks, with the phone connected to the appropriate network each time, to no avail. I'd rather be able to cast the screen quickly via Quick Connect than use the Chromecast app. Connections via the Chromecast app are also unreliable by the way.. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I'm also having the same problem I used to do it easily with my S6 Edge but S7 Edge andust S7 not finding my Chromecast.
Why are you using Quick Connect for Chromecast? As long as I'm on the same Wi-Fi network I can send things to my Chromecast. It just works. No need to "connect" each time I want to use it.
gtg465x said:
Why are you using Quick Connect for Chromecast? As long as I'm on the same Wi-Fi network I can send things to my Chromecast. It just works. No need to "connect" each time I want to use it.
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Because casting via the Chromecast app requires extra clicks. Open Chromecast app, open hamburger menu, click Cast screen, click Connect to Chromecast. In principle, Quick Connect should allow me to swipe down, click Quick Connect, click my Chromecast. Anyway, it's supposed to work, so I'd like it to work
I cant find my chromecast as well on quick connect in my s6 edge plus (updated to android marsmallow)
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Painter22 said:
I'm also having the same problem I used to do it easily with my S6 Edge but S7 Edge andust S7 not finding my Chromecast.
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Same sentiments here. I updated my s6 edge plus to android marshmallow and now i cant cast my videos via quick connect to chromecast. Quick connect is not detecting my chromecast anymore.
Not working with Marshmallow
ambientlight said:
I'm unable to find my Chromecast (2nd gen) using Quick Connect. Quick Connect does find several Sonos speakers and a neighbor's TV (which is not very helpful since I don't know the neighbor )... I've understood from several articles elsewhere on the net that Quick Connect on the S6 could connect to Chromecast. Is there some setting that I'm perhaps not seeing that I need to toggle (the S7 Edge is my first Samsung phone)? I've tried reconfiguring the Chromecast on my 2.4 and 5 ghz networks, with the phone connected to the appropriate network each time, to no avail. I'd rather be able to cast the screen quickly via Quick Connect than use the Chromecast app. Connections via the Chromecast app are also unreliable by the way.. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I have a Galaxy S6 and until yesterday it was running Android 5.1.1. Now it's running 6.0.1. Before the update Quick Connect worked with my Chromecast (2nd Generation) perfectly. Now it does not recognize it.
I assume your S7 is running 6.0.1 as well.
Was this by design? I hope not and that a patch will be created SOON!
I also hope that a patch can be written to fix this issue.
I'm used to being able to cast / stream to just about anything using my HTC phone.
I'm a first-time Samsung user and, although I love the S7 Edge, I find this a major frustration !
Fortunately, there is an easy enough alternative. ES File Explorer has a Chromecast add-on that you can choose to add the first time you attempt to cast. It works very well.
xylus_jameson said:
Fortunately, there is an easy enough alternative. ES File Explorer has a Chromecast add-on that you can choose to add the first time you attempt to cast. It works very well.
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I'm looking for something that allows casting from the notification shade, but thank you for the suggestion
ambientlight said:
I'm looking for something that allows casting from the notification shade, but thank you for the suggestion
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Likewise, I really enjoyed that option too. Honestly, the fewer apps I need to install the happier I am.
xylus_jameson said:
Likewise, I really enjoyed that option too. Honestly, the fewer apps I need to install the happier I am.
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Do you know whether that functionality is something that Samsung took out or is it something that Marshmallow no longer offers? ?
ambientlight said:
Do you know whether that functionality is something that Samsung took out or is it something that Marshmallow no longer offers? ?
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I haven't come across any information that states one way or the other. I know it's a Samsung feature, not Google (Android), but your guess is as good as mine at this point.
Under developer options in the settings menu (turn on by going to About Phone and tapping Build Number repeatedly) there is an option for Authorizing Wireless Display Devices, but I haven't had the opportunity to see what it actually does yet. By default it's turned off.
ambientlight said:
Do you know whether that functionality is something that Samsung took out or is it something that Marshmallow no longer offers? ?
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Its something that Samsung took out.
There were some apks (ChromecastFrameworkService.apk, RemotePlayer.apk, SecEmbeddedServerService.apk) that was responsible for this functionality that was removed in marshmallow.
caravana said:
Its something that Samsung took out.
There were some apks (ChromecastFrameworkService.apk, RemotePlayer.apk, SecEmbeddedServerService.apk) that was responsible for this functionality that was removed in marshmallow.
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Thanks for the response and info
Is there any way to get the functionality back aside from installing a different rom? I've tried all kinds of launchers, but that doesn't do it.
ambientlight said:
Thanks for the response and info
Is there any way to get the functionality back aside from installing a different rom? I've tried all kinds of launchers, but that doesn't do it.
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I've tried to flash these APKs from the Lollipop ROM, but after that my S6 failed to boot. Didn't tried to debug to see whats going on (maybe installing manually instead of flashing resolve this, I don't know).
For those who wants to investigate, here (XtreStoLite Deodexed Aroma Add-on Package 2.4a) is a package that has these APKs. Maybe you guys are luckier than me.
caravana said:
I've tried to flash these APKs from the Lollipop ROM, but after that my S6 failed to boot. Didn't tried to debug to see whats going on (maybe installing manually instead of flashing resolve this, I don't know).
For those who wants to investigate, here (XtreStoLite Deodexed Aroma Add-on Package 2.4a) is a package that has these APKs. Maybe you guys are luckier than me.
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Since I wouldn't know even the first thing about debugging, there's little chance of me figuring anything out except that it appears I won't be able to get this functionality back anytime soon
Hopefully there will be someone out there who wants to investigate (and find a solution) :laugh:
I love the S7 Edge, but I really do miss HTC connect and it's ability to connect to anything.
Samsung's Quick Connect is really a step backward and Smart View is useless as well..
xylus_jameson said:
Fortunately, there is an easy enough alternative. ES File Explorer has a Chromecast add-on that you can choose to add the first time you attempt to cast. It works very well.
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How does one that is not technologically minded do this?
If anyone of you here still need some guidance on how to enable and use chromecast here it is.
Go to the playstore and download the chromecast app which can be found here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
You can add the chromecast app as a shortcut to your home screen or to the "App Edge" feature.
And or you can also download the Google Chrome browser at the playstore which can be found here:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.android.chrome
When you see the chromecast icon on top of the chrome browser's title bar click it to start chromecasting.
Quick Connect has nothing to do with chromecast and will not connect to the chromecast dongle.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
S7 with 6.0.1 Chromecast fail
Same issue here.
S5 with 5.0.1 works with Chromecast.
S7 with 6.0.1 doens't.
Same Chromecast device, same Wi-Fi network.
App updated.
Google play services all enabled.
GooSimongle said:
Same issue here.
S5 with 5.0.1 works with Chromecast.
S7 with 6.0.1 doens't.
Same Chromecast device, same Wi-Fi network.
App updated.
Google play services all enabled.
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Yes, I've understood that the problem is that Samsung has crippled this functionality in their 6.0.1 version of Touchwiz. I haven't found a way to get the functionality back despite posts in several different forums. The Google Cast app does allow you to connect to Chromecast, but the process is more cumbersome than casting via the quick settings menu. I hope someone finds a solution for this problem.
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Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)
Is this build I referenced working for you?
I got sick of the antiquated interface, and tried a build for 1080p...
Works GREAT, until I was streaming Netflix for a while and the screen just went black.
Maybe I will try a finless ROM.
Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.
RedMist said:
Hi,
I tried finless 1.7, and it works great! An older version of JB, but that's fine, I can live with that!
Thanks for the help.
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Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?
the86d said:
Does the build it have a Reboot option? Screen off function (suspend/sleep)?
Do USB to wired Ethernet dongles function due to the kernel change, that worked with stock?
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is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!
RedMist said:
is an app which reboots etc. Not sure about suspend but I'll check.
I don't have and Ethernet cable adapter, but would like to find out!
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I have 2 on the way, should arrive by May 2, and I will let you know how those $4.99 10/100 dongles work...
Some guy in the UK bought them for his, and this looks like the same ones, but I will verify before dropping a link to the adapter, as this is public.
I got the 10/100 dongle and it worked OOTB, after enabling in settings, no config, just plugged it in enabled Ethernet, and it pulled HDCP from Cat5.
Here is a link if anyone wants a wired connection: http://www.ebay.com/itm/350766060467
$4.99
I did have some lag in streaming, but this even happens on Netflix via my Roku sometimes, even with my 50Mbps/25Mbps pipe.
BTW I have been running "Stock plus goodies" from here on XDA, and it has been pretty stable...
a solution
RedMist said:
Any idea if there is anything I can do about this?
I could describe the problem, but the pictures attached do a better job!!
NB: The Last picture shows the on-screen controls are not corrupted, just the video.
BTW... Netflix support were hopeless..
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If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect
I found this version of netflix (mod of v 1.8) that works , but pauses after a few minutes.. I have to keep clicking play.
http://www.mediafire.com/download/7xt98ik0zve1t58/Netflix-Black-RotationMod-v1.8.1.apk
LinuxAssailant said:
I had the exact same issue and with trying multiple ROMS, the only one that worked was an old one. It is software-build related.
The build that worked for me was "update_mk808b_400j1401" I found via one of these links that the eBay seller sent me:
1) http://www.mk808.com/MK808/en/Download.html
2) http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/firmware-download/
I used flashing software found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070390
It works great, but not their latest Android Build...
I did have issues trying to find Android Phone software working with this device build, but LANmote is a pretty good solution, and the only one I could get to work. I tried like 4 paid versions of apps for this stick, and this is the only one I got to work... Most services(/servers on the machine?) didn't want to start and/or function with this build.
I was thinking about buying another ROKU, but for 1/2 the price and a full-featured Android PC for half the price of a ROKU, I knew what the better choice was!
("Android phone" remote control "android touchpad" tablet control "use android phone for HTPC stick control" MK808B)
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Hi,
I have same problem with netflix. I bought this device only for netflix and youtube (because Samsung Smart TV is a sucks). My device is a android 4.2. I did read here and on others sites about this problema and the solution is install android 4.1. With your links a found this instructions on this link:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...pc-new-factory-firmware-release/#.Ua4K5EBwrqU
I downloaded the files "update_mk808b_400j1401", drivers and flashing software.
I can't perform these instructions because my PC doesn't recognize the device. I have a Windows 7 x64. I plug my device into my PC and nothing happens. On some posts I did read that is necessary to use Windows XP. Oh god, I don't believe this!
I need a help to solve this problem. Can you post to me a way to install this 4.1 rom on my device, step by step, the way you solved on your device?
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
Thanks!
mineirogh said:
I tryed to install a oldest versions of netflix, but the problem did not solved. I like very much that device with a 4.2, I would like to keep this version. Is there a fix of Android 4.2 of MK808B to solve this problem? Do you know?
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I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
http://www.freak-tab.de/finless/netflix_2_0_2.zip
I only used it for one show so far, so I dont know how it works long term.
nonpaq said:
I installed v2.0.2 of Netflix, and it is working. Video will occasionally stop, but just hit play. I found this link on another forum...
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Hi nonpaq!!! Thank you very much!!! Your apk solved my problem and I didn't need to change the Android :good:. I will use a lot to say if this apk is stable, I will post here if it is ok. This netflix apk version is the prove that the problem is on the netflix app and not the Android. I will send an email to Netflix about this problem, let me see what they will answer...
Thanks everybody!
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
badolm said:
If you have 4.2.2 just change to 4.1.1 rom ...i had the same problem here with my mk808b ...and the problem was the rom ... now its perfect
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How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?
Randycuv said:
How can I change to 4.1.1 rom. I'm not a techy. Is it easy?
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It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
ragesoss said:
It's a somewhat complex process, but there are step by step instructions in the readme file included with the finless ROMs. I found that getting the drivers installed was the hardest part. I also found that using the reset switch was easier if I opened the case.
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app
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Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak
More search...
Randycuv said:
Where can I get the files and he instructions please. This is my first kick at the can so to speak
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42381223#post42381223
Hey Guys,
We just released the desktop mirroring app and web video casting Chrome browser extension for Fire TV.
Both Mac and Windows platforms are supported.
Would love to hear back how you liked it.
You can download the Spark apps, FREE for a limited time from sparkup dot tv
Best,
Steve
SteveSpark said:
Hey Guys,
We just released the desktop mirroring app and web video casting Chrome browser extension for Fire TV.
Both Mac and Windows platforms are supported.
Would love to hear back how you liked it.
You can download the Spark apps, FREE for a limited time from sparkup dot tv
Best,
Steve
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Cool app... once you remove the delay it will be a great app...
Keep up the fantastic work
imtiajmeah said:
Cool app... once you remove the delay it will be a great app...
Keep up the fantastic work
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Thanks. Working on it.
Did you try the Chrome browser extension also? Would be great to hear some feedback
Steve
The desktop apps worked (does have a bit of lag), the Chrome extension does not find my Fire TV
krawhitham said:
The desktop apps worked (does have a bit of lag), the Chrome extension does not find my Fire TV
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There is a small bug we are fixing. If the Fire TV was not found in the first scan, we don't look for it until user clicks on the Spark extension button on the top right corner of the browser window.
Try clicking on the button as a work around for now. In the mean time we will fix the problem.
Thanks for the feedback. Really appreciate it.
Steve
You should have a settings option where we can manually enter the FireTV's IP address instead of searching for it
krawhitham said:
You should have a settings option where we can manually enter the FireTV's IP address instead of searching for it
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That is a great suggestion. We will add that feature soon. Thanks.
If u can fix the lag so that the sound is in sync this would be GREAT. so that i can use my Sweeet sound system with this . but so far so good.. the chrome plugin wont "fling" netflix
Edit: can u also make it so it Mirrors in 1920x1080 or higher?
Thanks
Doesn't find my Fire TV
The windows desktop app doesn't find the Fire TV.
I've tried putting both the laptop and the FTV on 5 GHz, then both on 2.4 GHz, still nothing. I even disabled the firewall. The Chrome plugin doesn't find it either.
I was able to sideload other apps so far even when the laptop was on 2.4GHz and the FTV on 5GHz.
If you add the ability to insert the FTV IP manually that would be great.
steellz said:
If u can fix the lag so that the sound is in sync this would be GREAT. so that i can use my Sweeet sound system with this . but so far so good.. the chrome plugin wont "fling" netflix
Edit: can u also make it so it Mirrors in 1920x1080 or higher?
Thanks
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Sure. Great suggestion. We will add the "extreme" quality setting that will be full 1080p. Please do check later in the week for updated app.
Also, we are constantly trying to improve AV sync. Its a hard problem to solve. Trying our best
Netflix blocks the flinging with DRM techniques. We are trying to find a way to get around it..
zons said:
The windows desktop app doesn't find the Fire TV.
I've tried putting both the laptop and the FTV on 5 GHz, then both on 2.4 GHz, still nothing. I even disabled the firewall. The Chrome plugin doesn't find it either.
I was able to sideload other apps so far even when the laptop was on 2.4GHz and the FTV on 5GHz.
If you add the ability to insert the FTV IP manually that would be great.
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Definitely. Adding the ability to add FireTV IP address is 1st priority right now. Should be there later this week.
My guess is something is blocking the port on which Spark app communicates i.e. TCP port 8990 is blocked.
Any Antivirus or firewall installed on the computer? I personally had bitter experiences with Norton and Adaware.
SteveSpark said:
Sure. Great suggestion. We will add the "extreme" quality setting that will be full 1080p. Please do check later in the week for updated app.
Also, we are constantly trying to improve AV sync. Its a hard problem to solve. Trying our best
Netflix blocks the flinging with DRM techniques. We are trying to find a way to get around it..
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Sweet thanks
Hi.
Please add the ability to quickly turn off the plugin for Chrome. Use the plugin rare, but because of him Chrome started to slow down a bit.
Sorry for my English
Deimozzz said:
Hi.
Please add the ability to quickly turn off the plugin for Chrome. Use the plugin rare, but because of him Chrome started to slow down a bit.
Sorry for my English
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Thanks for the suggestion. The problem is Chrome won't allow us to add a way to do that.
However, you can easily disable the extension by
1. Right clicking on the Spark icon
2. Click 'Manage' in the pop-up
3. Un-check the box in front of the Spark extension marked "Enabled"
This should disable the Spark extension.
To enable the extension back
1. Click on the right top corner of Chrome where all menu options are located.
2. Click Settings
3. Click Extensions
4. Check the box in front of Spark extension marked "Enabled"
Hope this helps.
Great concept! I love the seamless install!
I have it working on my Windows 8 machine using the desktop mirror app. I get about a 3 second lag between PC actions and it showing up on the screen.
I cannot get the chrome extension to work. When I click the icon, it says "no available devices"
Any chance of releasing a Linux version of the installer? Or just the .apk so we can sideload ourselves?
halftonehero said:
Any chance of releasing a Linux version of the installer? Or just the .apk so we can sideload ourselves?
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Sure. Here is a link to the page on how to side load using ADB.
http://www.sparkup.tv/manual-apk-install
The Spark Chrome browser extension works in Ubuntu 12.04.
Do let us know if you think of anything else.
I am unable to find my FireTV. Is it likely because my laptop is wireless and my FTV is wired? If so, would sideloading the APK allow it to connect across the wireless/wired networks?
Thanks!
Your devices must be in the same subnet. Nothing more. No matter they are wired or wireless.
plarser48 said:
Great concept! I love the seamless install!
I have it working on my Windows 8 machine using the desktop mirror app. I get about a 3 second lag between PC actions and it showing up on the screen.
I cannot get the chrome extension to work. When I click the icon, it says "no available devices"
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Thanks. Almost all problems on Windows are because of Firewalls or Anti virus programs blocking ports.
Try disabling the programs that can possibly block ports. Spark operates on TCP port 8990.
We are working hard on reducing the lag. Thanks again for the feedback.
First, I've only had this phone for about a week and I love it So far everything just works. I'm coming from The Incredible, Rezound, Gs3, GS4. I'm not saying I don't miss root because I do. I miss Tasker, Xsposed, Wifi Hotspot Xposed Module, root explorer and safestrap (for the times I want to play with a rom).
Life without root
Tasker Sub - Smart Connect - I found a sweet little app called "Smart Connect" in the Google Play Store . https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware&hl=en - Previously I would use takser to for certain conditions - example I would have tasker launch waze when I'm attached to my car Bluetooth. Smart connect does this along with many more option just like tasker.
Wifi Hotspot - I have unlimited data so the hotspot doesn't work for me - I searched and searched and can't find anything but PDA connect that works with USB tether - This is probably the main reason I miss root, especially on vacation with the family. IF ANYONE FINDS A BETTER WORK AROUND PLEASE POST! THANKS
Root explorer - It still works but without root you can't write to existing files. I always like the cloud storage tabs feature, you can add dropbox and other services as a tab and it all still works. Copy and paste still work. I use this a lot for Moto 360 watch faces. I download them to dropbox and then use Root explorer to move them to a folder that Watchface and Facer can use. Works Great!
Please list other work arounds here, I like to see what everyone else is doing.
Thanks
Hopefully this thread will be temporary!!
Have a great day!
You can replace stock equalizer with this one without root.
Bass boost and surround effects don't seem to work but everything else does and it works over Bluetooth audio.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer
Hello,
notification widget without root, workin for me!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.painless.pc
This app recommended by @LordBass is working great to add percentage to the battery icon on the notification drawer.
poncespr said:
This app recommended by @LordBass is working great to add percentage to the battery icon on the notification drawer.
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Works even better on Lollipop (soak test)
LordBass said:
Works even better on Lollipop (soak test)
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Yes it does.
Thank you for sharing this.
rsalas187 said:
First, I've only had this phone for about a week and I love it So far everything just works. I'm coming from The Incredible, Rezound, Gs3, GS4. I'm not saying I don't miss root because I do. I miss Tasker, Xsposed, Wifi Hotspot Xposed Module, root explorer and safestrap (for the times I want to play with a rom).
Life without root
Tasker Sub - Smart Connect - I found a sweet little app called "Smart Connect" in the Google Play Store . https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sonyericsson.extras.liveware&hl=en - Previously I would use takser to for certain conditions - example I would have tasker launch waze when I'm attached to my car Bluetooth. Smart connect does this along with many more option just like tasker.
Wifi Hotspot - I have unlimited data so the hotspot doesn't work for me - I searched and searched and can't find anything but PDA connect that works with USB tether - This is probably the main reason I miss root, especially on vacation with the family. IF ANYONE FINDS A BETTER WORK AROUND PLEASE POST! THANKS
Root explorer - It still works but without root you can't write to existing files. I always like the cloud storage tabs feature, you can add dropbox and other services as a tab and it all still works. Copy and paste still work. I use this a lot for Moto 360 watch faces. I download them to dropbox and then use Root explorer to move them to a folder that Watchface and Facer can use. Works Great!
Please list other work arounds here, I like to see what everyone else is doing.
Thanks
Hopefully this thread will be temporary!!
Have a great day!
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I hear a lot of people talking about WiFi Hotspot not working, and I ignore it. I'm wondering whether it works fine for me because I'm in the UK on a different carrier?
What the hell phone are you using. That soak test lollipop on thats not a droid turbo is it?
poncespr said:
You can replace stock equalizer with this one without root.
Bass boost and surround effects don't seem to work but everything else does and it works over Bluetooth audio.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.smartandroidapps.equalizer
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I'd avoid this app. It doesn't consistently work. Most times I was having to FC and restart the app to get any of the settings to actually work. It would work for a day and then I'd have to start the process all over again. Their customer support sucks too since It has been over 2 months since I sent them an email and no response.
Diego1751 said:
What the hell phone are you using. That soak test lollipop on thats not a droid turbo is it?
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Prolly the Moto Maxx.
Diego1751 said:
What the hell phone are you using. That soak test lollipop on thats not a droid turbo is it?
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Moto Max
upther said:
I'd avoid this app. It doesn't consistently work. Most times I was having to FC and restart the app to get any of the settings to actually work. It would work for a day and then I'd have to start the process all over again. Their customer support sucks too since It has been over 2 months since I sent them an email and no response.
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What phone?
I don't have those issues (Moto Maxx on lollipop).
For me, surround and bass options do nothing, but everything else works.
Not the greatest eq, but for people without root that want to use something else than
stock audiofx might be helpful.
poncespr said:
What phone?
I don't have those issues (Moto Maxx on lollipop).
For me, surround and bass options do nothing, but everything else works.
Not the greatest eq, but for people without root that want to use something else than
stock audiofx might be helpful.
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I'm on the Turbo. I can change to any EQ setting or try my own and nothing changes until I FC and restart the app. Then it will work for a bit until I go to change something again.
Wiggz said:
I hear a lot of people talking about WiFi Hotspot not working, and I ignore it. I'm wondering whether it works fine for me because I'm in the UK on a different carrier?
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Verizon Unlimited data grandfathered users are complaining, It's not turned on for us.
I forgot the Google Now Launcher to me is so much better than the Motorola default one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
rsalas187 said:
I forgot the Google Now Launcher to me is so much better than the Motorola default one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.launcher
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Yeah if you like huge icons.
adrynalyne said:
Yeah if you like huge icons.
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I do!
adrynalyne said:
Yeah if you like huge icons.
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Agreed. The google Now launcher looks silly.
thegrants82 said:
Agreed. The google Now launcher looks silly.
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When you start losing your eyesight because of age like I do, larger
icons are a plus
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When you start losing your eyesight because of age like I do, larger
icons are a plus
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You can always you Nova and resize the icons. I really don't like the GNL.
Hey guys
My issue seems to be different from the others I read.
I'm in Canada so I don't get the option to install Hulu Natively. When I download it and install it from the APK repository, it goes crazy. I either flips endlessly between Portrait and landscape until it crashes or I can't click on any of the buttons in the app to log in.
I've tried different versions of the app and different input methods but nothing seems to help.
Any advice?
thanks
Try another source of getting the apk. If that doesn't work, it may have connection issues.
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Try another source of getting the apk. If that doesn't work, it may have connection issues.
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Thanks for the thought I've tried a few sources no luck. Connection is fine too.
Sorry, I wasn't being specific enoug about the connection. Hulu is not avaliable in Canada. You'll need a proxy or VPN to access this data, which is why the connection isn't working, hence why the app is freaking out. It shouldn't need to check if you are outside of the US because as far as it's concerned, you can't install it to devices outside of the US, so it just plain fails hard. The rotation you are seeing is the app crashing, and attempting a recovery, but the connection fails every time, so it's stuck in a crash loop.
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Sorry, I wasn't being specific enoug about the connection. Hulu is not avaliable in Canada. You'll need a proxy or VPN to access this data, which is why the connection isn't working, hence why the app is freaking out. It shouldn't need to check if you are outside of the US because as far as it's concerned, you can't install it to devices outside of the US, so it just plain fails hard. The rotation you are seeing is the app crashing, and attempting a recovery, but the connection fails every time, so it's stuck in a crash loop.
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Sir, here is your solution. If I want to express about it, it will same these quote. These device is only for US people.
resnick880 said:
I've tried different versions of the app and different input methods but nothing seems to help.
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Most probably you are trying to install the Hulu app for Android phones/tablets to your Shield Android TV. You should be sideloading the Hulu Plus for Android TV app. Go ahead and download it from http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/hulu/
Wouldn't you still need an app like hola VPN so you could get a US IP? You should be able to side load it.
Hey Everyone,
So I've managed to get my S10+ linked to windows 10 but I don't have the option for phone screen (screen mirroring)
Both phone and laptop are on the same WiFi network, I've tried deleting and re-adding too but still nothing.....
Anyone else have this working?
Thanks!
I am not sure, but I think you have to have a special tool/app to get that to work or maybe even a different firmware. Maybe someone else can chime in on this that knows for sure.
Ronny220 said:
Hey Everyone,
So I've managed to get my S10+ linked to windows 10 but I don't have the option for phone screen (screen mirroring)
Both phone and laptop are on the same WiFi network, I've tried deleting and re-adding too but still nothing.....
Anyone else have this working?
Thanks!
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Do you have Windows version 18995?
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/...-and-screen-mirroring-to-more-galaxy-devices/
So I went ahead and installed the windows build and ran into another snag. The computer must have bluetooth, it doesn't work over wifi.
Ronny220 said:
Hey Everyone,
So I've managed to get my S10+ linked to windows 10 but I don't have the option for phone screen (screen mirroring)
Both phone and laptop are on the same WiFi network, I've tried deleting and re-adding too but still nothing.....
Anyone else have this working?
Thanks!
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All feature needs the companion app on your phone. However, the recent Windows 10 allows the phone screen feature only for the Note 10. Messages, Gallery and Notification works on S10+. Cheers.
WhoIsJohnGalt1979 said:
All feature needs the companion app on your phone. However, the recent Windows 10 allows the phone screen feature only for the Note 10. Messages, Gallery and Notification works on S10+. Cheers.
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Screen mirror feature works perfectly on my s10+
As for linking to Windows. Did you try Samsung Dex?
See screen from my Windows 10 PC linked to S10+ by USB-C
I didn't have a good experience with the Windows 10 link using Microsoft's app on Pie--my desktop would regularly lose its link with the S10+ and getting sync to work again was sometimes so time consuming I eventually gave up on the whole thing.
On Samsung's current Android Q beta the Microsoft Android app comes pre-installed as a system app with no icon. The controls for linking to a computer are now built into the phone settings and so far it works way better--whenever notifications or messages showing up in Windows 10 seem to be out of date manually refreshing them takes a few seconds.
The screen mirror function which didn't work at all for me on the Play Store version of Microsoft's app (I bought a $10 Bluetooth USB dongle for my desktop) wasn't compatible with my connection but on the version built into Android Q mirroring the phone screen with Windows 10 now works perfectly and no longer seems to require Bluetooth.
I tried the in development function to make and receive phone calls on Windows 10 and didn't care for it and turning it off requires unpairing the S10+ Bluetooth connection with the computer. After unpairing Bluetooth the screen mirror function with Windows 10 still works so it apparently uses the internet connection now.
Since Samsung's Android Q is in beta they might change their minds and remove the built-in Link to Computer functionality but hopefully they won't.
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WhoIsJohnGalt1979 said:
All feature needs the companion app on your phone. However, the recent Windows 10 allows the phone screen feature only for the Note 10. Messages, Gallery and Notification works on S10+. Cheers.
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I think you might be talking about Dex.