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Is it possible to get the WatchESPN APK from FireTV and have it work on ShieldTV?
If so, where and how?
It should work... Try installing / sideloading the Amazon Appstore APK and download & install the WatchESPN app from there... (I would tell you to use APK Downloader, but it can't seem to create a link for that particular app for some reason)
I was curious about this as well. I installed Amazon AppStore, and not all apps show up. For example, sonic 4 episode 1 and 2 both don't show up on shield TV. Also, it seems there are quite a few WATCH apps which i can't find such as watch ESPN, watch Disney. I'm wondering if there is an amazon fire TV amazon AppStore. My mom wants a streaming device, so maybe I'll pick up the fire tv stick today and see if i can pull the apks.
Yeah, I installed the Amazon App store but it barely works (needs mouse) and it's crippled, doesn't show many apps. Would be nice if APK downloader could grab it, but that only seems to work for Google Play Apps. Got to be a way...
I've tried it on the Nexus Player without any luck. It has some Amazon drm checks to make sure it is actually a fire TV/stick device. The farthest I've managed was to install it and get it to load. Once installed, all videos failed to play.
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Got it to work...
xaudiblex said:
I've tried it on the Nexus Player without any luck. It has some Amazon drm checks to make sure it is actually a fire TV/stick device. The farthest I've managed was to install it and get it to load. Once installed, all videos failed to play.
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OK, so I got the same thing all of you did with the Amazon Appstore app/k... But I was able to get the WatchESPN app to work using the APK I downloaded from here: http://www.apk4fun.com/share/6916/
Of course, you will need need a mouse or keyboard w/ trackpad (which I use since other apps like Dish Anywhere also require the same thing), but at least I was able to play Live streams and clips after I provided my satellite provider's info...
Yeah the "normal" phone/tablet version works. You can also download the newest apk from the play store. However, if you want a version that works with only the remote, only version available is the Fire TV version; this version does not work with any Android TV devices because of the DRM.
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You don't need the amazon app store for watch espn just sideload the apk it works on the Shield tv with a mouse it's the watch espn phone app. You can't get the fire tv android tv off the fire tv it want work on the Shield tv that app was made for the fire tv platform.
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I suppose you could also install Kodi and use a plugin for that.
Any update?
Looks like this thread is now closed..... Watch ESPN is now official an Shield TV!
The MLB.TV app for Android TV updated to v1.3.4 recently.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bamnetworks.mlbtv
This new version only shows a black screen when trying to watch any video on it. Has anyone else encountered this problem on their Nexus Player? I don't think it's a regional blackout issue because videos are playable on the MLB At Bat app on my Nexus 5 which is still able to cast content over to the Nexus Player. The MLB.TV app was working fine at v1.3.2 but I don't have a saved copy of the older APK file to revert back to.
Anyone? The problem is still ongoing so until the MLB.TV app starts working properly, it's only good for displaying scores. I'll just have to cast games over to the Nexus Player instead.
Same problem since last update (that was on Saturday I think..)
Some good folks on Reddit got it working by disabling and re-enabling Location in the android settings and then reinstalling the app but no luck for me. Tried bunch of times, many reboots, clear cache etc..
Sadly, I can't find an older .apk to downgrade
At least now I know I'm not the only one who's experiencing this. Can you post a link to the reddit page where they discussed this problem? I think you're referring to https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/3isfu0/mlbtv_premium_broken_after_update/ if I'm not mistaken. I tried the location setting adjustment and uninstall / reinstall of the MLB.TV app on my Nexus Player but that still didn't fix the video problem. The radio streams work but who installs this app on Android TV to listen to radio streams? I'm disappointed that MLB.TV v1.3.3 and v1.3.4 were released without adequate testing.
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At least now I know I'm not the only one who's experiencing this. Can you post a link to the reddit page where they discussed this problem? I think you're referring to https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/3isfu0/mlbtv_premium_broken_after_update/ if I'm not mistaken. I tried the location setting adjustment and uninstall / reinstall of the MLB.TV app on my Nexus Player but that still didn't fix the video problem. The radio streams work but who installs this app on Android TV to listen to radio streams? I'm disappointed that MLB.TV v1.3.3 and v1.3.4 were released without adequate testing.
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It seems to be working on Shield and some Sony TVs :S
I wonder if upgrading to M Preview could help
October is coming.. better fix this soon
FYI I flashed M preview 3 to find out MLB.tv doesn't work on Prev 2&3 ..
Flashed last factory image for 5.1.1 and now the app works perfectly. FINALLY
I'd rather not reflash my Nexus Player with a factory image. I flashed Android 5.1.1 (LMY48J) a few weeks ago and don't plan to start over until Android 6.0 Marshmallow is officially released this year. It's disappointing that the MLB.TV app is still problematic but I'll stick with casting games and video clips from MLB At Bat until things change for the better.
Hmmm, now that Google has released Android 5.1.1 build LMY48N, I may go ahead and flash that factory image and try the MLB.TV app after a clean install.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...actory-images-for-the-nexus-4-5-6-7-9-and-10/
Okay, so MLB.TV v1.3.4 is working on a clean install of Android 5.1.1 LMY48N. I've noticed that when I install AdAway and its latest hosts file, however, this leads to the black screen issue with MLB.TV videos.
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Okay, so MLB.TV v1.3.4 is working on a clean install of Android 5.1.1 LMY48N. I've noticed that when I install AdAway and its latest hosts file, however, this leads to the black screen issue with MLB.TV videos.
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OMG.. so that means the only reason why I couldn't watch games was that I had AdAway?
I think so, @koperniczx3. I wish I had realized it before I resorted to a clean install of Android but it seems to be what causes the black screen issue on my current configuration. Once the AdAway hosts file is disabled and the Nexus Player is restarted, MLB.TV videos play again. I think that this conflict with AdAway has something to do with this line from the MLB.TV v1.3.3 changelog:
- Support for Pre Roll Ads on Free Game of the Day and Game Recaps for free mlb.com registered users.
I'll just have to do without AdAway until after the MLB postseason. The ironic thing is that AdAway has a "Log DNS Requests" feature that could be used to identify and whitelist the MLB server(s) but that feature is generally inaccessible on Android TV because the 3 dots menu in that app (and other sideloaded apps) is missing on Android 5.1 and higher.
Kodi app stopped working so I uninstalled it then went back to reinstall it an it's not in the Play store on the Nvidia shield console.So I downloaded the Apk oddly laptop to an Sdcard it will install on the console but when I goto click on the Kodi icon the TV screen just Flash's it won't open the app...Any ideas?my console is stock not rooted ..
I just noticed it's gone too. A friend of mine bought a nexus player for the sole purpose of running kodi considering how well it ran on my nexus player. Kind of odd
I tried installing the newest version of Kodi I put the Apk on my SDcard an installed it on the Shield console click on the Kodi app still the screen just flashes..What all the sudden Kodi isn't compatible with the Shield console..It's pissing me off lol
Kodi is still here at the german play store.
GBPackerFanForLife:
Did you sideload the right Kodi Apk for ARM CPU?
Maybe you redownload the Apk and try again. Kodi is still working here at my Shield Android TV.
Ya I used the Arm apk directly from Kodi website then put it on my SD card then install it on my console but when I click on the Kodi icon to open the app it doesn't open it just flashes the screen...I might try a older version of Kodi heck I dunno
That is weird because I am using kodi right now with out any problem. Kodi is on play store and working. Maybe you have any other version of play store app.
Ya Kodi is back in the playstore and is working...very strange..
Can a admin please close this thread..Issue is fixed..
Hello,
Just want to know if there is any possibility of adding digital tv tuner to the Shield TV? I've seen those D-Link TV tuners, but not sure if they are any good or compatible.
Thanks
I would to be able to use a TV tuner as well!!
PAD TV HD from play store works only with PAD TV DVB-T2 tuner.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/pre-...-T2-DVB-T-TV-on-Android-Phone/1860516816.html
It is only DVB-T2 tuner which can work on Android.
Question is ,if it will work on Shield TV.
There is another TV tuner from Mygica(not micro usb) which can work on shield TV.
https://forums.geforce.com/default/...hich-works-with-shield-tv-is-pt-360-dvb-t2-t/
I use HDhomerun and its working perfect with OTA antena.
Hdhomerun works for me too.
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PAD TV HD from play store works only with PAD TV DVB-T2 tuner.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/pre-...-T2-DVB-T-TV-on-Android-Phone/1860516816.html
It is only DVB-T2 tuner which can work on Android.
Question is ,if it will work on Shield TV.
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I can confirm that the padtv hd is useless with the shield. The app which you need to install to use it isnt available on the appstore and sideloading the apk also results in a failed to install error. I assume the hardware supports it but until the devs update their app or someone else makes an app that can make use of the padhd android tuner, its fairly useless
Pad tv HD( blue icon)app works just fine on my Shield TV.
I have installed it via File es explorer.I did not have a single error.
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Pad tv HD( blue icon)app works just fine on my Shield TV.
I have installed it via File es explorer.I did not have a single error.
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Which version are you using?
I tried multiple of the latest versions also using es file explorer and they all failed to install
You must to have PT360 tuner or your app is damaged.
If you have android phone,use extractor app,download pad tv hd on mobile phone,then extracted it via app and then send on your email and open it via Shield TV.
Or you can go for app from Shield tv browser,use:http://apkleecher.com to download any app from play store.Must use exact name of app.
My version is:2.1.7.0
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You must to have PT360 tuner or your app is damaged.
If you have android phone,use extractor app,download pad tv hd on mobile phone,then extracted it via app and then send on your email and open it via Shield TV.
Or you can go for app from Shield tv browser,use:http://apkleecher.com to download any app from play store.Must use exact name of app.
My version is:2.1.7.0
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I downloaded my apk from the geniatech support page (the manufacturers of the TV tuner) but I'll have a look at that URL and see if I have anymore success
Thanks
send me your email to send you app
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Is there anyway to decode ATSC and Clear-QAM signals directly with a USB dongle like the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-950Q? Any chance of this getting integrated into Kodi?
I know of none but its a good idea, all the current kodi plugins only work with internet and lan based tv to my knowledge
HD Homerun (Ethernet) devices can be used. You will have to buy the app. I don't know if they released it for adroid tv yet.
Is the HD HomeRun "Connect" sufficient or do you need the "Extend"?
I believe both will work (did both on my tablets). The extend is nice if you are connected via WiFi due to better compression.
I know Android TV's like Sony have these apps, but I can't seem to find them anywhere to use on the nVidia Shield TV
Any ideas?
I don't know that the TV's actually do. It's a shame they are dragging their heels over bringing these apps to android TV. You have a couple of options really...
1) Install SPMC (or KODI). There are 3rd party add-ons for BBC and ITV, FTV guide will give you live TV channels. Kodi can be customised nicely , I've set it to auto start and use it as a homescreen for the SHIELD.
2) You can "mod" your SHIELD TV and flash an android ROM on to it. This will mean you can then use the Android apps as you're no longer on Android TV. This might be a bit too extreme for you though.
How you can make shield to auto start kodi? Could you give us some step by step please..
Thanks..
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How you can make shield to auto start kodi? Could you give us some step by step please..
Thanks..
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.autostart&hl=en
Install that...open it. Choose which app you want to autostart and no you don't need to root the SHIELD TV. I use SPMC as it's being tailored for the SHIELD TV but you can use KODI instead
any apps on demand?
the nvidia shield tv has chromecast (now google cast) built into it, casting all4 to it from another device works better than sideloading the all4 app. that's the best way to get all4 on it, as there's no all4 kodi add-on.
you can sideload My5 if you get an apk from another device, the demand 5 kodi add-on is dead. you need to use right stick mouse emulation, as it's a touchscreen app.
you can also sideload itv hub, but the kodi add-on is better.
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the nvidia shield tv has chromecast (now google cast) built into it, casting all4 to it from another device works better than sideloading the all4 app. that's the best way to get all4 on it, as there's no all4 kodi add-on.
you can sideload My5 if you get an apk from another device, the demand 5 kodi add-on is dead. you need to use right stick mouse emulation, as it's a touchscreen app.
you can also sideload itv hub, but the kodi add-on is better.
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Great post!
I don't personally do the casting and I use Android not Apple stuff. However I do know Kodi has Airplay compatibility. I've never tried it but maybe that will help iphone/ipad users do the same trick?
I never thought of extracting the My5 apk from my molly...thank you! I might just give that a try
I believe that you can cast from the ios version of all4 as well, yes.
if anyone has a working my5 apk please direct it this way, have not found one apk that will work, always some issue.
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if anyone has a working my5 apk please direct it this way, have not found one apk that will work, always some issue.
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you're probably finding that it's working as best as it's going to. you can only navigate with the right stick emulating a mouse, and it doesn't work great doing that either.
I got it by installing it on my phone then using es file explorer to back it up.
I've got it but it gives error message when trying to play any video, both on my phone and shield TV
To be fair regarding apps on demand try Pluto it's linking to youtube live channels and other sources,and also actually make a playlist once in youtube live to fill with playlists of the youtube live channels you want click the + next to playlist when it's open right top of the list.That's one set of live on demand you can use which is none commercial tv oriented.But for true tv on demand get a smart tv with it built in,or a tv box which is made to have the on demand services incorporated otherwise use kodi or spmc and add on demand channels from vido addons section.
ok somehow my5 decided to work on shield （still no luck on phone） so i have bbc iplayer, itv, all4 and my5. uk catch up services sorted!!
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ok somehow my5 decided to work on shield （still no luck on phone） so i have bbc iplayer, itv, all4 and my5. uk catch up services sorted!!
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Would you be able to post the apk's of the above apps? I'd love to be able to get the full line up of UK catchup apps in one box
Thanks!
+1
I'd like to get a copy of the APK's that work with the shield. Thanks
ok my5 i just downloaded from playstore on my phone then transferred the apk, same with 4od - if you dont have a phone or pc then just download on shield using aptoide or chrome. bbc iplayer already installed on shield but i use the kodi addon instead, itv player i installed through aptoide and it works but i use the kodi addon aswel with this one. there is actually catchup services for channels dave and really aswel as a kodi addon.
can you navigate with remote and press enter/select on these apps?
anhyone got channel 5 working?
I use the Nvidia game controller and it works on that, using the right analog as a mouse and A as the right click. Works perfect for me
My5 doesn't work on shield TV anymore since the update - just so you guys are aware.