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PS4 Remote play app

I've just tried to install the PS4 Remote play app from this other XDA form [http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/ps4-remote-play-t2929147] and it gives me an error saying 'FAILURE [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK] is this an issue with the fire tv or the app?

arqcan said:
I've just tried to install the PS4 Remote play app from this other XDA form [http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/ps4-remote-play-t2929147] and it gives me an error saying 'FAILURE [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK] is this an issue with the fire tv or the app?
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It's because that app requires KitKat, the Fire TV/Stick is only Jelly Bean.

I thought that might be the case, thanks for clearing that up for me.

Just a quick update, i have found that the apk has been updated and it allowed me to install it on my Fire TV [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...play-t2929147] however even when a PS4 controller is paired to the Fire TV, it will not work within the app. I used workaround 2 and it worked like a charm. I hope this helps someone.

So how are people getting past the verification/login screen when they load up the Remote Play app? I've got Firefox instaledl on my TV Stick but when the login forum pops up from the Remote Play app I can't control/type anything in with my remote.

digitalrelic said:
So how are people getting past the verification/login screen when they load up the Remote Play app? I've got Firefox instaledl on my TV Stick but when the login forum pops up from the Remote Play app I can't control/type anything in with my remote.
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I use dolphin.
Anyone know a way to use the ds4, unrooted, mapped correctly if possible, without workaround 2, because that workaround doesn't work if not local.

this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-ps4-remote-play-native-gamepad-t2975609) someone has been working on an app that supports all native controllers, i testing using an xbox 360 controller and it worked great.
as for logging in, i just got it to load firefox, and then plugged keyboard on, gave a few mins to load and them i could type in my details.

arqcan said:
this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/mod-ps4-remote-play-native-gamepad-t2975609) someone has been working on an app that supports all native controllers, i testing using an xbox 360 controller and it worked great.
as for logging in, i just got it to load firefox, and then plugged keyboard on, gave a few mins to load and them i could type in my details.
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I tested this out and I was able to use the sixaxis controller app and paired my ds4. Everything worked except the touchpad and the PS Home button (PS Home Button is currently configured to take your Android device to its home).

Ive got this working using the 0.73 apk from script kitty.
Working well using the second acccount hwck ( saves me having re sync controller all the time. Plus fire tv is in range of mynps4 foe the bluetooth).
Question is, im missing the little tab on the rempte play app that lets you adjust the settings, so i cant set the video quality to high
Anyideas?
Ihave the apks for 0.6 and 0?70 so i can always try those.

crazygoldfish said:
Ive got this working using the 0.73 apk from script kitty.
Working well using the second acccount hwck ( saves me having re sync controller all the time. Plus fire tv is in range of mynps4 foe the bluetooth).
Question is, im missing the little tab on the rempte play app that lets you adjust the settings, so i cant set the video quality to high
Anyideas?
Ihave the apks for 0.6 and 0?70 so i can always try those.
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i'm pretty sure i had to press the context menu button on the fire remote to bring up the settings tab.

Ahhh I see I will try that when I get home

Thanks thatbworked a treat

Has anyone tried the Fire TV controller, i paired a dualshock 4 using bluetooth and all the button work apart from r2 and l2, I just wanted to check before i make the leap to the fire controller.

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Hi at all,
I have installed the latest version of the app at my fire tv but I'm unable to login to my PSN account as there is no browser window opening on my fire tv box where I can enter my account detail...
Fire tv is on latest firmware with Chrome installed. Any help would be appreciated!

HBO Go available now for FireTV

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089BPEZS
Coming for FireTV Stick in the Spring.
Installed and tested. Works great.

PsycloneTW said:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0089BPEZS
Coming for FireTV Stick in the Spring.
Installed and tested. Works great.
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who is going to be the first to try sideloading on FireTVStick

Mine won't activate. The PC tells me it's good to go, the Fire TV doesn't acknowledge the activation. I'm rooted, IDK if that makes a difference.

jocala said:
Mine won't activate. The PC tells me it's good to go, the Fire TV doesn't acknowledge the activation. I'm rooted, IDK if that makes a difference.
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Mine activated without issue. Was having a few issues playing videos though....Think I'm 1 pre-rooted firmware behind. I'll update when I get a chance and test then.

If you have Comcast or charter cable then it won't work as they block amazon from being able to use HBOgo

anyone try sideloading on Fire TV stick yet?

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anyone try sideloading on Fire TV stick yet?
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Some folks have. And it's menu navigation is laggy but the actual video playback is not bad (That is what has been reported here & @ AFTVNews.com). You will need to go into the Amazon website & purchase the free HBO Go app to get it added to the Amazon Account that you are using on your FireTV Stick. Then you can sideloaded. If not it will tell you, you don't own the app. Easy bypass...

pbanj said:
If you have Comcast or charter cable then it won't work as they block amazon from being able to use HBOgo
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VPN?

patt2k said:
VPN?
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It's not a IP location problem. It is a service subscription option problem. Can not be fix with VPN. There is no option to input your Comcast or Charter credentials.

HBO Go stopped working on my box. All I get is a white screen now.

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HBO Go stopped working on my box. All I get is a white screen now.
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Sorry to hear, still working fine for me.

I tried uninstall/reinstall...clearing cache...updating...no dice.

Spoke to soon. Stopped working for me on my Fire TV Stick. I now get a "video error: we're having trouble playing this video right now".
Anyone still have it working?
What's strange is that my Fire TV firmware is the same version as when it was working and the app hasn't update, so is this some sort of a server side block?
Is there a newer version than what's in the OP somewhere? I've been using the version in the OP here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/hbo-firetv-stick-t2979763
HBO Go still works on my android phone so it's not something network related. Other video apps work fine on my Fire TV Stick.

lexluthor said:
Spoke to soon. Stopped working for me on my Fire TV Stick. I now get a "video error: we're having trouble playing this video right now".
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I'm having the same issue with the Fire TV (non stick) right now
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HBO Go still works on my android phone so it's not something network related. Other video apps work fine on my Fire TV Stick.
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HBOgo is working on my PC & Roku just not the Fire TV

Looks like there might be an update that fixes the issues.
http://www.aftvnews.com/hbo-go-app-requires-updating/
But, in the picture, it says the new version is 2.7.06, but that's what's in the OP already.
Since I have a fire tv stick and have hbo go sideloaded, I can't get an update through the fire tv stick.
Anyone have a new .apk to try?

No one with a Fire TV (not stick) has received the update yet and can post the .apk?

krawhitham said:
I'm having the same issue with the Fire TV (non stick) right now
HBOgo is working on my PC & Roku just not the Fire TV
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Interesting this error appears to also be on Showtime Anytime app I will test HBO go now and let ya guys know soon.

Maybe this helps...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58089366&postcount=22

I just need to add : F'n Comcast!
I can access my HBO Go on PC, Mac, Android phone and tablet. Roku and Apple TV.
Why the hell do you make it impossible to register with Fire TV? What the heck is wrong with you, Comcast? And why does this society allow it? <facepalm>

Welp, HBO Go works great run through XBMC, but won't move past the white screen from the Amazon launcher. Not quite sure why...but it works!

HBO GO Works on FireTV Stick!

I side loaded the amazon HBO GO Fire TV apk and it works fine on the stick. It eve showed up in recent apps after a few mintues. It run s little slow but I read it also does on the FireTV.
Get APK Here
http://www.speedyshare.com/pP3ve/HBO-GO-2.7.06.apk

Every single time I get activation error the app will restart something like that.
Works fine on FireTV

That's odd had no issues activating.

Didn't try apk from link above but did transfer it directly from Fire TV - Fire TV stick. App works fine but navigation through menus are definitely laggy on Fire TV Stick compared to regular Fire TV.

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Didn't try apk from link above but did transfer it directly from Fire TV - Fire TV stick. App works fine but navigation through menus are definitely laggy on Fire TV Stick compared to regular Fire TV.
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What are you using to navigate on the Fire TV Stick since it doesn't work with the standard remote?

How do you install this? I sideloaded via ADBFire but when I launch it, it says that I don't own it and takes me to the screen to install it. Attempting to install it says that my device is not compatible with it. I am not rooted. and am running the 6220 firmware.
Any ideas?

lexluthor said:
What are you using to navigate on the Fire TV Stick since it doesn't work with the standard remote?
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The Fire TV stick remote works just fine, why would you believe it doesn't

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The Fire TV stick remote works just fine, why would you believe it doesn't
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Because it doesn't work at all for me and I thought I saw in another thread someone say you needed wkremote app to make it work. wkremote does work for me, but it's a pain.
I just pushed the .apk from my play store phone version of hbo go to my fire tv stick. That's the same 2.7.06 version as in the OP, so not sure if what the OP posted is different, but just the same version #.
OP, did you get that file from the Fire TV?
mr3p, can you post the .apk you got to work?

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The Fire TV stick remote works just fine, why would you believe it doesn't
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The .apk in the OP is a different version of HBO Go, even though the filename is the same.
It is laggy, but I am able to control it with the Fire TV Stick remote.

Use apk from Amazon for Fire TV, not from Google or other sources.

unfortunately Charter has not enabled this and the showtime yet for the fire tv so I am using the phone version with the wukong remote

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Use apk from Amazon for Fire TV, not from Google or other sources.
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apk in the OP is the one to use. Works pretty well. Maybe slight lag, but not enough to diminish the experience

lexluthor said:
What are you using to navigate on the Fire TV Stick since it doesn't work with the standard remote?
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Because it doesn't work at all for me and I thought I saw in another thread someone say you needed wkremote app to make it work. wkremote does work for me, but it's a pain.
I just pushed the .apk from my play store phone version of hbo go to my fire tv stick. That's the same 2.7.06 version as in the OP, so not sure if what the OP posted is different, but just the same version #.
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apk in the OP is the one to use. Works pretty well. Maybe slight lag, but not enough to diminish the experience
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I suggested you obtain apk specifcally for the FIre TV as you weren't having success with what you were doing. Sounds like the apk posted above is from Amazon Glad you got it to work.

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unfortunately Charter has not enabled this and the showtime yet for the fire tv so I am using the phone version with the wukong remote
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Apparently Comcast is the same. I guess after successfully holding Netflix hostage they want to do it with everything. It plays on my Kindle fire, but when I hook up the hdmi, all I get is the HBO GO menu, and then the hbo logo intro, ratings, etc., and then a black screen with a zero minutes time bar across the bottom, till it times out and goes back to the menu. Anyone with comcast able to get the stick to work?.]

HBO Go (version from the OP) stopped working on my Fire TV Stick. I now get a "video error: we're having trouble playing this video right now".
Anyone still have it working?
What's strange is that my Fire TV firmware is the same version as when it was working and the app hasn't update, so is this some sort of a server side block?
Is there a newer version than what's in the OP somewhere?
HBO Go still works on my android phone so it's not something network related. Other video apps work fine on my Fire TV Stick.

Looks like there might be an update that fixes the issues.
http://www.aftvnews.com/hbo-go-app-requires-updating/
But, in the picture, it says the new version is 2.7.06, but that's what's in the OP already.
Since I have a fire tv stick and have hbo go sideloaded, I can't get an update through the fire tv stick.
Anyone have a new .apk to try?

lexluthor said:
HBO Go (version from the OP) stopped working on my Fire TV Stick. I now get a "video error: we're having trouble playing this video right now".
Anyone still have it working?
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Mine quit too. Hopefully we can get an upgraded APK,

No one with a Fire TV (not stick) has received the update yet and can post the .apk?

until we get proper version for fire stick.. you guys can use sceen mirroring off your tablet/phone to play it easily (a some sort of workaround)

late to the party
so I'm a bit late to the party, but is the APK in the original post here no good now?

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.

S7GearHead said:
Just wondering if it can be side-loaded and operating correctly.
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I sidloaded last night. The remote will not function, have to use gamepad. I was unable to view the guide. It was not a good experience. I will just continue casting until/if they support android tv.

kmerrick said:
I sidloaded last night. The remote will not function, have to use gamepad. I was unable to view the guide. It was not a good experience. I will just continue casting until/if they support android tv.
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Thanks, I truly dislike using the controller for my TV operations. I have a Fire TV and was experiencing streaming issues using the service. Day 1 launch problems.

anyone able to get a hold of the apk for the fire tv? that should work with the shield tv with the remote and all

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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.

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Ok, so I was able to extract the Fire TV .apk file and sideload onto my Nvidia Shield TV. I was able to open it and navigate using the standard Shield remote. The only issue I am having is playing live TV content. Sometimes it loaded fine and other times it gives me an error and telling me to Refresh the content. Seems to be very buggy for Android TV. Here is a link to the extracted .apk file. I would like to see what you guys get trying this out.
uploadfiles.io/52771#.WEGhSyGy1_U.email
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I installed it and got error 40 which I got on my tablet because it's rooted. I assumed it was due to root so I disabled super su and tried again. This time ESPN started right up but video was choppy. I try other channels and get error 40 again. Are you rooted? If so can someone without root try? I don't want to unroot to try it but will I have to. I hate having to switch inputs to my fire tv box to watch live tv.

I got it installed on my unroofed shield tv. Similar behavior with the errors on some channels. I'm having better luck using the streams from the what's on now section

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I got it installed on my unroofed shield tv. Similar behavior with the errors on some channels. I'm having better luck using the streams from the what's on now section
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I am having the same results and have also have tried on demand content and recieving Error 40.

https://plus.google.com/+IsraelOliverJr414515/posts/KUURHCPHySi
Haven't tried it yet but feedback says it's working on all channels with no buffering.
Sent from my LG-H918 using Tapatalk

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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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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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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?

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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.

Chrome Cast Receiver for Fire TV

Free APK to send chrome cast content (screen cast and tab cast) to your fire tv. It supports any fire tv.
Instructions:
side load the APK to your Fire TV
Version 1.2
This is not my work but it is verified to work and it does not contain any ads or any limitations

Hello!
Thank you very much for this app. I sideloaded on my FTVS and it works great with Spotify. Unfortunately I can't detect it with any other app like Chrome / Youtube... Is this app able to cast only sound?

I was able to test it with chrome tab cast and screen mirroring from Windows computer

Install Google Home on your tablet, phone, whatever and go to cast screen.
This works great. Just gonna keep stuff like roms\emulators on my tablet primarily now.
Thank you!

Hi, thanks for apk. Unfortunately it doesn't work for me. I have installed your apk and googleHome Cast app. Moreover i installed the google play service for android tv. On my phone and my PC i can see the new "tv-stick-chromecast-device", but i don't can see anything if i try to send something from Phone or PC to the Stick. After opening the Chromecast app i tried to go to cast screen, but there is no device found. What i'm doing wrong, please help me. Thank you.
greetings

Sideloaded also and works perfect!!

Works perfect for me on fire stick 2nd gen nice one is it a full one or a trial ?

VERY cool!
It took me several times to get it to cast but it is works.
I hope this app sticks around longer than the last Google cast app for AFTV.

Does this app require Play Store/Services on the Fire TV device?

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Does this app require Play Store/Services on the Fire TV device?
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no you can install it right away

Hi josuelopezv:
What's so shameful. Developers give you a convenient to install android box without Google Play Service since you said you already buy it from Google PlayStore. But you leak it as piracy and don't think how many times developers spend to implement the Cast Protocol in house.
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Free APK to send chrome cast content (screen cast and tab cast) to your fire tv. It supports any fire tv.
Instructions:
side load the APK to your Fire TV
Version 1.2
This is not my work but it is verified to work and it does not contain any ads or any limitations
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castreceiver said:
Hi josuelopezv:
What's so shameful. Developers give you a convenient to install android box without Google Play Service since you said you already buy it from Google PlayStore. But you leak it as piracy and don't think how many times developers spend to implement the Cast Protocol in house.
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I thought this is forbidden/illegal? Shouldnt this thread or at least the APK have been deleted?
I do not have a problem to buy any app that has the right functionality.
Im just not used to see pirated content on here(?)

There is nothing illegal about this.

TT_Vert said:
This doesn't seem to allow cast of youtube. It works fine for everything else though. Was hoping to use this for a workaround for the upcoming youtube app removal.
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Same here. Casting from YouTube via Chrome on my laptop doesn't work but casting the whole screen does (never found a use for that though since the quality and latency make it pretty useless)

Yeah since I found a work around for the coming youtube/fire armageddon I'm not concerned. How are you casting the whole screen btw?
Dave

I use Google Home to steam everything and haven't had a hiccup. Even games work fine.

Thanks! I'll give this a shot. How is the apk in this thread different than the one in the play store?

Thanks for posting this. Is there any way to support the developer as this appears to be a premium version?

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Thanks for posting this. Is there any way to support the developer as this appears to be a premium version?
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Why don't you find out for yourself? Kinda seems like a complete waste of time to register just to say this.

This appears to run as a chromecast receiver & NOT as a chromecast Audio receiver. I'm not sure why Google differentiates them but it would be nice to have a toggle in this app.