Dear xda Community,
I've got the Shield Android TV from 2015. Until prior firmware versions there was no problem, but with the newest update to the Shield Experience 5.1, I can't get the HDMI passthrough activated to my Yamaha AV-Receiver. Every other device functions as usual. Related to this I can’t find the explicit options in the system settings of Android TV anymore. In the past, there were special options for that.
Most time I watch 5.1 sources via Kodi with the actual version 17. Kodi is configured correct, as I can see. Passthrough and all AV-Receiver supported decoders are activated. I tested many options and ended in a reset of Kodi, which also didn't helped me out. Until now I also didn’t found any other helpful descritptions anywhere here on XDA. I also contacted the nVidia Support first. It didn't helped me either. I had a chat with them and they wanted to contact me within 72 hours. It's 12 days in the past now. Now hopefully you can help me out.
Greetings
Raenzen
Have you tried using SPMC instead? http://spmc.semperpax.com
it is there but if i told you how to find it that would spoil all the fun
hint hint Basic -expert settings mode
I do have the same Problem. And there is a topic in geforce forum. I just stay here if somebody finds a solution.
settings/system click on the cog at the bottom change from standard to expert click on audio move mouse to righthand panel SCROLL DOWN:fingers-crossed:
Haha - I'm in the pro/ expert settings of Kodi already. That would be to easy at all. As I told, everything should set upt correct in there. I'm also activated and controlled the developer options of Android TV. :-/
I'll give SPMC a try and will report back.
SPMC is working fine, so the problem will be with Kodi v17. Thanks for the tip and until it's fixed, SPMC will be my daily driver. I liked Kodi in v17 cause of the better look.
P.S.: Found a part of the problem in Kodi v17. The speaker configuration has to be set to 2.0 regardless of the real setting (5.0 for me). From now on Kodi converts everything in Dolby Digital and sends it to my receiver via passthrough and it's displayed nearly correct in the receiver. The sound is also much better now. For me it is no real passthrough at all. DTS lines and everything else will be converted in prior. Cause my receiver can handle every usual codec on it's own, I would like to do it so. I also activated all available codecs for my receiver in the passthrough settings of Kodi for sure. I'm glad at all that SPMC does the job right as it should.
Raenzen said:
SPMC is working fine, so the problem will be with Kodi v17. Thanks for the tip and until it's fixed, SPMC will be my daily driver. I liked Kodi in v17 cause of the better look.
P.S.: Found a part of the problem in Kodi v17. The speaker configuration has to be set to 2.0 regardless of the real setting (5.0 for me). From now on Kodi converts everything in Dolby Digital and sends it to my receiver via passthrough and it's displayed nearly correct in the receiver. The sound is also much better now. For me it is no real passthrough at all. DTS lines and everything else will be converted in prior. Cause my receiver can handle every usual codec on it's own, I would like to do it so. I also activated all available codecs for my receiver in the passthrough settings of Kodi for sure. I'm glad at all that SPMC does the job right as it should.
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Here you go...
This was long discussed on Kodi's own forum....download the "****ty" of 17.1 RC1 version below from my drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5076OsZGx-_bWhDb2dXSklySUk/view?usp=sharing
File was originally from post 498 of the address below, but download link doesn't work anymore.
http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=289735&page=34
I got all DD and DTS passthrough functionality once I installed it. I also was very frustrated when I lost those features going from 17RC4 to 17 final.
Let me know if it work for you as well!!
Raenzen said:
SPMC is working fine, so the problem will be with Kodi v17. Thanks for the tip and until it's fixed, SPMC will be my daily driver. I liked Kodi in v17 cause of the better look.
P.S.: Found a part of the problem in Kodi v17. The speaker configuration has to be set to 2.0 regardless of the real setting (5.0 for me). From now on Kodi converts everything in Dolby Digital and sends it to my receiver via passthrough and it's displayed nearly correct in the receiver. The sound is also much better now. For me it is no real passthrough at all. DTS lines and everything else will be converted in prior. Cause my receiver can handle every usual codec on it's own, I would like to do it so. I also activated all available codecs for my receiver in the passthrough settings of Kodi for sure. I'm glad at all that SPMC does the job right as it should.
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I've been pleased with spmc so far.
It fixes a few of the niggling android issues that Kodi has.
Just to inform everyone else interested. Kodi runs perfect for me again with the newest nightly. I've installed the actual version from the 11th of march and can't figure out any left problems.
You can grab the nightlies right here from there official site:
http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/android/arm/Krypton/
Happy to get full HDMI passthrough in combination with the new skin again!
It does not work for me with the latest nightly. I just still get pcm to my yamaha. What are your settings?
Funky-Fab-4Strings said:
It does not work for me with the latest nightly. I just still get pcm to my yamaha. What are your settings?
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Here you've got my system settings in Kodi v17.1. They are in german, but the order is the same as in english for sure. This should be no problem at all. Just for info my Shield TV is connected to a Yamaha RX-V473. Not the youngest model anymore.
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Raenzen said:
Here you've got my system settings in Kodi v17.1. They are in german, but the order is the same as in english for sure. This should be no problem at all. Just for info my Shield TV is connected to a Yamaha RX-V473. Not the youngest model anymore.
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Have you updated to kodi 17.6, and if yes, do all the audio options including Dts-hd and Dolby True Hd remain there on the shield?
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Hello. I was wondeirng if anyone can recommend a good youtube program besides youtubeplay? youtubeplay is ok, but It doesnt let you list by date or relivance or whatever. Also, is there any program that plays or downloads veoh.com videos? Thanks
The best way to play ANY streaming media site on a win mo smartphone imho, is the skyfire webbrowser:
http://www.skyfire.com
use phelps8 to get an instant download.
Any streaming media site I've used works awesome with skyfire. Takes some getting used to. check the forums for details. But sites like hulu.com work AWESOME with it for watching full episodes or movies..
mycast.orb.com when set to stream in flash will open right in the browser too which is incredible for streaming off a home PC...
break.com,youtube.com,stupidvideos.com etc etc all work great.
I use CorePlayer and it works great
Skyfire works awsome!! feels like im on a PC viewing the many video streaming sites..only one that doesnt seem to work is veoh..doesnt load the videos
YouTubeplay
CorePlayer has a YouTube quick-button, with several quick choices, like "Most popular" and "most linked to." But beware: The program can hang your 6800 if you go full-screen, requiring a soft-reset.
I've read great things about the new multimedia player with the Japanese-sounding name (K-something?); can't think of it now. It was designed for rich Web content from the ground up.
Kinoma ?
Kinoma
That's it: Kinoma.
Thanks to this thread, I installed YouTubePlay. It works flawlessly; rotation and full-screen toggling cause no freezes. I'll still use CorePlayer for music. Mostly, I watch downloaded TV shows. For that, I prefer Windows Media Player because I've installed a plug-in that lets it remember where I left off...just as my Audible Player does for books I've bought at Audible.com.
bombzhome said:
YouTubeplay
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I think it operates better in full screen mode as well.
youtubeplay plays the lower quality youtube streams, that's why it works "good". The quality is poor.
Paul in Maryland said:
That's it: Kinoma.
Thanks to this thread, I installed YouTubePlay. It works flawlessly; rotation and full-screen toggling cause no freezes. I'll still use CorePlayer for music. Mostly, I watch downloaded TV shows. For that, I prefer Windows Media Player because I've installed a plug-in that lets it remember where I left off...just as my Audible Player does for books I've bought at Audible.com.
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Whats the plugin called?
Protonus said:
youtubeplay plays the lower quality youtube streams, that's why it works "good". The quality is poor.
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Really? I will check again but I think I like the video better there vs skyfire, that is if that is what you are comparing it to. I will check again and report back.
rleejr79 said:
Really? I will check again but I think I like the video better there vs skyfire, that is if that is what you are comparing it to. I will check again and report back.
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since skyfire is a proxy/transcode browser it might be lowering the quality of the video
i use kinoma, for orb though since i dont care much for youtube, although ive used it to shut iphone fanboys up a time or two
RiftReaper said:
Whats the plugin called?
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Windows Media Player Resume Plug-In.
Protonus said:
youtubeplay plays the lower quality youtube streams, that's why it works "good". The quality is poor.
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well, if you watching it on your phone's bandwidth, you might not want to wait for a high quality file to stream over evdo, or use the extra data if you don't have an unlimited plan.
Skyfire plays embedded flash videos pretty well, but its at around 15 frames per second, so its not as smooth as watching it at home, or downloading it first.
TCPMP with the flashVideoBundle.cab installed works well with pocket IE and will give you the option of downloading the video to your phone (so you can watch it later), or streaming it right on the spot (after a short buffer), which works pretty well.
anyone got the latest cab for skyfire?
240sxer said:
anyone got the latest cab for skyfire?
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Edit: if you knew anything about skyfire, or bothered to do any reading, you'd know you need to sign up for the beta to be able to use it.
Hence me asking if anyone has the cab because I didn't.
Asswipe.
240sxer said:
Hence me asking if anyone has the cab because I didn't.
Asswipe.
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you can't use it without an account for the love of god. A .cab isn't going too help you. diaf.
Is it possible?
subscribed to JetFlix, in the market. (Jetflicks! TV - Android app on AppBrain) It is a $3 app with a $10/month subscription. I watch it on my phone in my car at the lake during my lunch break. I know that probably sounds sad, but it is AWESOME. I'm a manager in the dang corporate world, and I forget that I am at work by the time I'm done with a movie and come on back to the office. It's my dirty little secret.
ANYWAY, there are some great shows available on this application, and I was thinking of replacing my Netflix subscription with it if I could just stream it to my TV at home. But is anything "streamable" to the tv? I read that only pictures and videos that were shot with the camera stream though the HDMI cable. If that is the case, what is the point? I keep all that stuff on a hard drive anyway.
So my question: can I hook up an HDMI cable and stream Jetflicks to my TV? The Jetflicks movies play on the native player. So I guess a more accurate question would be: Does the native internet browser display on the TV through the HDMI cable? If so, is there audio?
I have an HDMI cable. When I hook it up and press "play," nothing happens on the TV, except that it goes dark. Am I doing something wrong, or is it just impossible.
Waiting with baited breath for someone to break the news to me.
Later
If the program you are using actually lets you download and plays video from the native player it should work. Also when you plug the hdmi cable into your tv and your phone. You should see an icon on the top left of the notifications bar and it should say hdmi
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G
I dont have that icon. Is there an hdmi setting somewhere I need to change?
Probly should email the developer and ask them if it's supposed to work or not?
I might just do that. I guess I might have given too much background information. A simpler question would be:
1. Is the native video player on the evo supposed to work with the HDMI out?
2. If yes:
a. Is there a setting to enable that function?
b. How can you tell which player (native or otherwise) the system is using?
Yes the native video player will use the hdmi out. It is automatic when you plug the hdmi cable into the device and open the video player and hit play the video will be outputted to the HDMI and the evo's screen will show the player function but no video. On the latest EVO update OTA 1.47.651.1 they added an HDMI settings to Force 720p or 480p output but since I haven updated to that rom version yet (still waiting on Fresh 1.0). What I believe that new setting will do is if your video isn't quite fully 720p but over 480p you can now force your phone to upscale the video to 720p output.
Thanks, that makes sense. I'm also on Fresh 0.5.3, waiting for 1.0.
Right now I can't do sh*t. If I plug the HDMI in, the phone freezes.
Sprockethead said:
Thanks, that makes sense. I'm also on Fresh 0.5.3, waiting for 1.0.
Right now I can't do sh*t. If I plug the HDMI in, the phone freezes.
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Your not using one of the FPS kernels are you? I think the first ones that were based on the hacked kernel with the broken camera break video playback using the stock player all together. at least it did for me when i tried it couldn't play any videos just got force closes and freezing.
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Your not using one of the FPS kernels are you? I think the first ones that were based on the hacked kernel with the broken camera break video playback using the stock player all together. at least it did for me when i tried it couldn't play any videos just got force closes and freezing.
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I am, lol. Why can't I get a build where everything works!!??
I'll work on it in a minute. Right now I'm trying to improve megaflops...
Im on fresh 0.53 and my HDMI works fine no freeze. Just plug it in and a notification on the top says HDMI. Here's a screenshot
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Hi,
Is there anyway that I can stream my LG G2 to my Samsung Smart TV, without using a MiraCast Dongle?
Thanks in advance,
Matt
matt_tee said:
Hi,
Is there anyway that I can stream my LG G2 to my Samsung Smart TV, without using a MiraCast Dongle?
Thanks in advance,
Matt
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Chromecast dongle....would work
I think he's wanting to do it without dropping any cash on the project. As far as I know, there isn't a way to do that. Personally I'd spend the money on the Chromecast, it's a cheap investment for what you actually get.
Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.
Vepaot said:
I think he's wanting to do it without dropping any cash on the project. As far as I know, there isn't a way to do that. Personally I'd spend the money on the Chromecast, it's a cheap investment for what you actually get.
Sent from CAMACHO, my Verizon G2 (VS980) running PAC ROM 4.3.
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Yes you are right, wanted to know if it was possible to jump on the back of the existing wifi signal and stream...
It looks like the Chromecast option is the one I will be pursuing....
Cheers.
What are you trying to stream? The screen or media from your phone? If its media you could probably do it with a dlna app like bubble upnp or something like that.
Im curious about streaming to my tv as well. I dont have internet at home but I do have a LAN I can set up if I desire to. Can I stream from my my LG G2 to a chromecast if I dont have internet access? Will it work just over my LAN?
My G2 can screen share to my Samsung UN46F6300 via Wi-Fi direct. I enable screen share from the tv, and can connect from the G2 immediately. Also, I haven't tried, but I'm fairly sure I can share media via the G2's DLNA app.
Edit - It seems both work. Use Miracast to mirror and Wi-Fi direct for streaming. It would seem that you need to have actual apps on your tv to stream. For example, my tv has a YouTube app, which opens when I stream to the tv. See second photo below. Discoloration is due to f.lux
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I dont have those features on my tv so thats why im wondering if chromecast will allow you to stream via lan without home internet.
For example could I stream netflix from my phone to the chromecast via lan? Or would I be limited to just whatever content (movies or music) stored directly on my device?
Jocelyn said:
My G2 can screen share to my Samsung UN46F6300 via Wi-Fi direct. I enable screen share from the tv, and can connect from the G2 immediately. Also, I haven't tried, but I'm fairly sure I can share media via the G2's DLNA app.
Edit - It seems both work. Use Miracast to mirror and Wi-Fi direct for streaming. It would seem that you need to have actual apps on your tv to stream. For example, my tv has a YouTube app, which opens when I stream to the tv. See second photo below. Discoloration is due to f.lux
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk 2
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Hi Jocelyn
Do you mean anything that is on your phone screen will be on the TV once you set up Miracast? I have the Samsung UE49f6320 TV and was looking into getting a dongle, but are you saying you can mirror games etc?
Thanks
jbaggs said:
Hi Jocelyn
Do you mean anything that is on your phone screen will be on the TV once you set up Miracast? I have the Samsung UE49f6320 TV and was looking into getting a dongle, but are you saying you can mirror games etc?
Thanks
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If you have a TV or other device attached to your tv that supports Miracast, then yes. Once connected to the device/tv with your phone, an exact copy of your phone's display appears on the tv, including the orientation, portrait/landscape. There is a slight delay to it, so playing fast video games isn't much fun, but watching videos works. If you want to play fast paced games, I'd use an HDMI/slimport cable to connect to the TV.
jbaggs said:
Hi Jocelyn
Do you mean anything that is on your phone screen will be on the TV once you set up Miracast? I have the Samsung UE49f6320 TV and was looking into getting a dongle, but are you saying you can mirror games etc?
Thanks
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Yes, G2 Miracast works with Allshare mirroring on the TV
, but it's too laggy for games imo. Get a slimport adapter instead
racingbmwm3 said:
If you have a TV or other device attached to your tv that supports Miracast, then yes. Once connected to the device/tv with your phone, an exact copy of your phone's display appears on the tv, including the orientation, portrait/landscape. There is a slight delay to it, so playing fast video games isn't much fun, but watching videos works. If you want to play fast paced games, I'd use an HDMI/slimport cable to connect to the TV.
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This^
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk 2
DEVELOPMENT
Connect Using ADB:
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/connect-adb.html
Install APKS:
https://developer.amazon.com/sdk/asb/app-install.html
APPS Working:
Adobe Flash with Firefox *Thanks destinal*
Allcast - Reported
CBS - Reported
Charter TV - Reported by Me
DirectTV App Tablet/Phone - Reported
Dish Anywhere - Reported
Dropbox - Works but you cant install apk this way
Firefox *Thanks PHAMOS1*
Remote. Media Center TV *Thanks PHAMOS1*
ES File Explorer *Thanks PHAMOS1*
MLB TV Premium *FireTv Version* Bypass Restrictions
MX Player *Thanks PHAMOS1*
AirReceiver *Thanks PHAMOS1*
HBO GO *Thanks PHAMOS1*
TimeWarner App *Thanks georgieff*
WWE Network - Works
Xbox Music - Reported
Xfinity TV Go - Works - Reported
Xtralogic Remote Desktop Client- Reported
XBMC Versions that work
Frodo XBMC
SPMC 12.4.2 *Thanks Koying from XBMC* Download
SPMC 12.4.2 Launcher Edition *Thank to mastafunk* Download
XBMC for Ouya 12.3.2 - Download
Gotham XBMC
XBMC 13.1 *Thanks Koying from XBMC* - Download
APPS NOT Working:
Popcorn Time - Reported - Needs Mouse, video very choppy
Live TV with HomeRun Prime:
Ouya Store on Fire TV: Instructions
IPTV Server Setup on Fire TV: Instructions
Emulators:
ePSXe for Android - Reported
FPse for Android - Installs but reports that the controllers arent registering correctly - Reported
Snes9x EX+ - Reported
Hardware Working:
Keyboards/Mouse
Logitech K320 - Reported
Logitech K400r - Reported
Logitech K520 - Reported
Logitech K750 - Reported
Logitech K800 - Reported
Logitech MX5500 - Reported
Lenovo Mulitimedia Remote N5902 - Reported
Hausbell Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC
Mele Pro F10 - *Thanks MejDam*
DiNovo mini - Keyboard works but no mouse *Thanks DealLQ* - Reported
FAVI Entertainment SmartStick Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad Mouse - Reported
Controllers
Xbox 360 Wired - Reported
Xbox 360 Wireless with Dongle - Reported
PS4 Wired - Buttons map incorretly FIX
Ouya Controller - I have tested
Madcatz Mojo (with dongle) - I have tested
Moga Controller - Reported
MCE Remote Contro
ARtec VRC-1100 - Reported
Video Formats:
720p - Works - SPMC, XBMC for Ouya, gotham release
1080i - Works - SPMC, XBMC for Ouya, gotham release
1080p - Works - SPMC, XBMC for Ouya, gotham release
My SPMC Audio Settings:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
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"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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Audio
DTS: Works (SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version through HDMI and through optical audio)
Dolby Digital: Works (SPMC and XBMC FireTv Version through HDMI and through optical audio)
Loseless Audio: have these options disabled under system - audio - disable DTS-HD and TrueHD else you'll get nothing but static. DTS-MA files will passthrough as DTS and TrueHD files will be in stereo
Custom Splashscreen
Custom Splashscreen by elmerohueso
Full Picture
authors link: http://s2.postimg.org/6zlxaix93/Splash.png
Custom Splashscreen by reaven
Full Picture
authors link: http://oi59.tinypic.com/2mi409g.jpg
How to Install splash screen:
move splash.png to platform-tools folder then run the command for your version of XBMC
For XBMC on Ouya Version:
adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/tv.ouya.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png
For SPMC Version:
adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/com.semperpax.spmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png
For Regular XBMC (gotham v13) Version:
adb push splash.png /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc/media/splash.png
Different Launcher
Modifications on FIre TV
Root - HERE
Auto boot to XBMC
AutoPilot - Download
Once Installed, launch Application and select your XBMC version from the list of apps. Reboot and done.
Block Updates
You Need to have a Router that is capable of URL Blocking and block the following address.
http://firs-ta-g7g.amazon.com/
Post
Spoof Installed location - Thanks to Koying
adb install -r -i com.amazon.venezia <apk file>
What Doesnt Work
VC1 decoding - Amazon Doesn't support it
HD audio (DTSMA and TrueHD) - Android Limitation
24fps - Android Limitation
Take A ScreenShot Credit to htpcforall
adb shell screencap -p /storage/emulated/legacy/Pictures/Picture.png
This box is indeed tempting, hopefully (or probably) will get custom roms, I am in a country where the amazon services are limited so thats not of any interest to me. I use a generic RK3188 TV stick atm, its good but its cheapness is a drawback. Hopefully the build quality and performance of this box will be a worthwhile upgrade...
The mojo looks nice but is a bit too pricey, this amazon box hits the right price bracket for me
Sweet! I was heading here to post up this info and seen yours.
We need this thing rooted!! I have the Amazon store and all but what I bought through it is limited plus they don't always get all the games/apps.
Definitely going to need root.
The only thing I am wondering is if DTS pass through works.... not a deal breaker if not.
Also if I slap a harddrive in the USB port will it read it. I know that almost all revs of Android will but there are some instances that it doesn't.
This is definitely looking sweet. Just bought one! Getting it on Friday. If we're able to root, and it works better than the Roku 3, I'm selling the Roku pronto, along with my ChromeCast
lets go XBMC
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r3zon8 said:
lets go XBMC
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Yes yes come on cookers!! Root and xbmc!!
reddragon72 said:
Sweet! I was heading here to post up this info and seen yours.
We need this thing rooted!! I have the Amazon store and all but what I bought through it is limited plus they don't always get all the games/apps.
Definitely going to need root.
The only thing I am wondering is if DTS pass through works.... not a deal breaker if not.
Also if I slap a harddrive in the USB port will it read it. I know that almost all revs of Android will but there are some instances that it doesn't.
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i thought the DTS pass through depends on the application not the device. on the mojo DTS wasnt supported on vanilla XBMC until i installed the Ouya XBMC version 12.3.2
https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/Xbmc for ouya_12.3.2.apk
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Yes yes come on cookers!! Root and xbmc!!
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Can't wait for root/custom rom and and and XBMC
mejdam said:
i thought the DTS pass through depends on the application not the device. on the mojo DTS wasnt supported on vanilla XBMC until i installed the Ouya XBMC version 12.3.2
https://diegomejia.globat.com/android/Xbmc for ouya_12.3.2.apk
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Pass through is hardware dependent not software.
When pass through occurs the software simply streams the bits through to the end device (stereo) and it decodes, nothing happens to the data on the software end.
If the chips do not support this pass through node then the software will have to decode and pass that through to the end unit sometimes in PCM. In most cases this means the software will decode and down sample it to 2channel and out put it to the stereo through HDMI.
To date not many devices support HDMI pass through and usually when one is supported the other one is since the same node is used for both. A license is still required for the device playing the move even though it is simply passing the sound data on to another payer and this is where a lot of companies go south, they don't want to buy the license.
At any rate the Ouya(Tegra 3) has hardware support for pass through but took a few software revisions to allow the hardware to talk to the software.
reddragon72 said:
Pass through is hardware dependent not software.
When pass through occurs the software simply streams the bits through to the end device (stereo) and it decodes, nothing happens to the data on the software end.
If the chips do not support this pass through node then the software will have to decode and pass that through to the end unit sometimes in PCM. In most cases this means the software will decode and down sample it to 2channel and out put it to the stereo through HDMI.
To date not many devices support HDMI pass through and usually when one is supported the other one is since the same node is used for both. A license is still required for the device playing the move even though it is simply passing the sound data on to another payer and this is where a lot of companies go south, they don't want to buy the license.
At any rate the Ouya(Tegra 3) has hardware support for pass through but took a few software revisions to allow the hardware to talk to the software.
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according to the tech page:
Audio Support for Dolby Digital Plus, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch Stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Looks promising.
mejdam said:
according to the tech page:
Audio Support for Dolby Digital Plus, 5.1 surround sound, 2ch Stereo and HDMI audio pass through up to 7.1
Looks promising.
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So Koush ordered one!!
It can only get better from here!!!!!
I got mine earlier today. I enabled ADB debugging. It uses ADB network connections. Could I conceivably side-load APK's that aren't currently available on the Fire TV, or will they not work since they weren't developed for the device?
UPDATE: Yes, you can push APK's and run them, but the do not run correctly. The app that I tried (WWE Network) opened, but the display is sideways and magnified.
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I got mine earlier today. I enabled ADB debugging. It uses ADB network connections. Could I conceivably side-load APK's that aren't currently available on the Fire TV, or will they not work since they weren't developed for the device?
UPDATE: Yes, you can push APK's and run them, but the do not run correctly. The app that I tried (WWE Network) opened, but the display is sideways and magnified.
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You could try installing Ultimate Rotation Control and forcing all apps to landscape view. I'm personally interested in side loading Airtight to Airplay audio from my devices so I can potentially replace my Apple TVs with these boxes.
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I got mine earlier today. I enabled ADB debugging. It uses ADB network connections. Could I conceivably side-load APK's that aren't currently available on the Fire TV, or will they not work since they weren't developed for the device?
UPDATE: Yes, you can push APK's and run them, but the do not run correctly. The app that I tried (WWE Network) opened, but the display is sideways and magnified.
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HMMM very interesting!
I have the same deal with my Optimus G phone when I have it plugged into the TV.
The magnified is due to the resolution/DPI I'm guessing and may look good once you lock rotation.
Oh and with debug that means that the universal root tool may work! I am not saying try it because I'm not getting blamed if it bricks your device.
Getting closer
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You could try installing Ultimate Rotation Control and forcing all apps to landscape view.
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I was able to correct the orientation problem using that app, however the display is still magnified and the remote cannot navigate to touch buttons/menus.
My skill set is very limited when it comes to these types of things, so I'm sure we'll make more progress once someone more knowledgeable get's a hold of one.
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I was able to correct the orientation problem using that app, however the display is still magnified and the remote cannot navigate to touch buttons/menus.
My skill set is very limited when it comes to these types of things, so I'm sure we'll make more progress once someone more knowledgeable get's a hold of one.
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The magnafication is the DPI more than likely.
Are all apps doing it?
Also the touch api is missing and may need to be added. You could try to use a BT mouse or USB mouse to see if the pointer shows up. I am guessing the remote is not an airmouse...
Can you test something for me really quick. Can the voice function open apps? Can you speak into it and say tunein or pandora and the app opens? Kinda curious.
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Can the voice function open apps? Can you speak into it and say tunein or pandora and the app opens? Kinda curious.
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You can search for the app via voice control, but it doesn't seem like you can use a voice command to open it.
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You can search for the app via voice control, but it doesn't seem like you can use a voice command to open it.
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oh ok well that sucks, wish it could open it.
did you try a usb mouse?
reddragon72 said:
The magnafication is the DPI more than likely.
Are all apps doing it?
Also the touch api is missing and may need to be added. You could try to use a BT mouse or USB mouse to see if the pointer shows up.
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The USB mouse worked, plus I was able to scale the display down in the device settings. Now I just need a way to enable location services.
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The USB mouse worked, plus I was able to scale the display down in the device settings. Now I just need a way to enable location services.
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So that mean my Logitech wireless KB/M will work
I'm sure someone will be getting to the android settings soon to help with that.
The Free Trial Ended for NFPS on July 15th if you want to continue getting NFPS then make sure you are running KODI 15 RC2 or above and go here since they focus mostly on NFPS and Rocket private access
For those who arent aware you can watch live tv from a number of locations using something called IPTV, now normally this requires an IPTV Receiver (mag250, mag254 and avov) but using your current android device (yes this works for all the android boxes i have) and an application called STB Emulator you can achieve same service without needing to purchase additonal hardware.
Three methods to connect to IPTV Server
Method #1
Using STB Emulator it emulates the tv interface of a mag250 box.
Pros: Allows you to connect multiple iptv servers, Video on Demand works and you're able to view password protected channels (adult channels, If you have a paid iptv server this method might be the only method that works.
1. Download STB Emulator 0.5.22
Thanks to Psycon for STB Emulator Ver 0.6.01
2. If you want the ability to preview the channel before making it full screen use the VLC plugin method, Even though in my experience this crashes more often. Use External Player with MX PLayer for best results
If you want to choose external player download and install MX Player
If you use VLC plugin for media playback make sure to install VLC.
3. Follow my youtube video
4. I know in the video i said tv_ssytem_res for the resolution but choose 1280x720 so everything displays correctly on the Fire TV
Snapshot of STB Emulator working on the CURRENTLY free IPTV Test Servers
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Method #2
Main Thread of addon http://iptvtalk.org/showthread.php?1015-stalker-client-pvr-add-on
Pros: You dont need MX player since it uses KODI built-in player
1. Download pvr.stalker.client-android-arm-0.5.zip
2. Enable Live TV (Settings - Live TV - General - Enable)
3. Enabel Stalker Client PVR Addon and configure a MAC address
4. Restart Kodi and a TV option will appear
Method #3
Main Thread of addon http://iptvtalk.org/showthread.php?2514-stalker-any-plataform
Pros: Runs on older version of XBMC and KODI, Method #2 doesnt work on XBMC 13.2
1 - Download
2 - Open the Kodi
3 - Add-on -> Install from zip
4 - Go to config and set up what you want
5 - enjoy
Features
- Up to 3 Portals
- Force Clear Cache (Context menu on each portal)
- Channel groups
- Channel logos
- Parental lock (Default password 0000)
- VoD
STB Emulator working on a another service
STB Emulator working on a mexican service
Got it all setup, shows channels, but no channel ever plays, just keeps spinning like it's loading, but never does...
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Got it all setup, shows channels, but no channel ever plays, just keeps spinning like it's loading, but never does...
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Yep, looks like they are adding more channels. Try again in a couple of hours. It was working great earlier today. I'll take some video later today or tomorrow showing IPTV working on different paid servers.
Instead of TV if you go right and select videoclips you can watch their VOD service which is currently up.
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Yep, looks like they are adding more channels. Try again in a couple of hours. It was working great earlier today. I'll take some video later today or tomorrow showing IPTV working on different paid servers.
Instead of TV if you go right and select videoclips you can watch their VOD service which is currently up.
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Thanks for the tut, but I don't see any option for ext. player?
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Thanks for the tut, but I don't see any option for ext. player?
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if you have stb emulator 0.5.18:
Press the Menu key on the Fire Remote - Mediaplayer - select VLC Multimedia plugin
if you have stb emulator 0.5.19 (newest version)
Press the Menu key on the Fire Remote - Mediaplayer - select External Player. Exit app and when you come back in it'll tryt to play a video and ask you what player you wish to use. Select MX Player
mejdam said:
if you have stb emulator 0.5.18:
Press the Menu key on the Fire Remote - Mediaplayer - select VLC Multimedia plugin
if you have stb emulator 0.5.19 (newest version)
Press the Menu key on the Fire Remote - Mediaplayer - select External Player. Exit app and when you come back in it'll tryt to play a video and ask you what player you wish to use. Select MX Player
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Oh! Didn't realize it was a physical button you pressed! thanks
Works great. the server is indeed not showing any live channels at the moment. they are replacing some hardware so it will be back up. VOD content still works though..
thanks for the share, I stopped following FTA and had no idea they are trying to move into the IPTV realm.
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Works great. the server is indeed not showing any live channels at the moment. they are replacing some hardware so it will be back up. VOD content still works though..
thanks for the share, I stopped following FTA and had no idea they are trying to move into the IPTV realm.
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Thats exactly what happened.
1. First DirectTV cards were getting unlocked.
2. Dish Networks Nagravision 2 card was completely dumped than hacked into FTA boxes (This required people setting up Satellite Dishes)
3. Dish Network Moved to Nagravision 3 which forced people to switch over to something called IKS (Internet Key Sharing), this required FTA boxes with Internet connections.
4. Now there is word that Dish Network is switching over to Nagravision 4 which will kill IKS. So now everyone is setting up for IPTV.
Dont mean to bore people with the history of hacking Directtv or dishnetwork but its good to have an understanding why tons of these IPTV websites are coming up. Some IPTV services are legal (Dish Network is actually rumored to having a legal IPTV service) and some are not so legal.
http://cointelegraph.com/news/113259/dish-network-launching-iptv-service-payable-in-bitcoin
yeah, i was pretty into it back when fta was new. even made a a few pc based autoroll scripts that uploaded new keys to my box when charlie kept breaking true autoroll..
nfps was always pretty solid when it came to iks, happy its them pioneering this iptv stuff as the cost is going to be pretty low.
anyways, live tv back up on the test server and STB emulator 0.5.21 also runs well with the vlc plugin.
as far as the legality of streaming iptv, since there is no decrypting of signals done in peoples homes, its not illegal to watch a stream, in Canada anyways. its the same as watching shows on any streaming site like icefilms.. the server is the one bearing the risk, and nfps has been a great iks server that has been runining for a long time, if anyone can keep a service like this up, these guys can.
Are there any reliable free IPTV servers or ones that cost a reasonable price of say $5 a month?
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Are there any reliable free IPTV servers or ones that cost a reasonable price of say $5 a month?
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i havent seen anything that low, the lowest ive seen is $12 a month but that was spanish content. i say the average price for these services will be in the $15-$20 a month range.
I have tried out a trial of another service with UK channels and it is hit and miss and most of the channels can be found for free on the vdubt xbmc addon anyway?
I don't think this is reliable enough to replace a cable or satellite setup yet...
Is there anyway to pull in the vdubt or other free iptv playlists into this Mag250 emulator?
well 1.iptvprivateserver.tv is free for now, but it is in testing phase. Once they are confident they can handle all the users and channels it will be going paid. and it will only be $108 a year... if your currently into FTA and have "donated" to nfps, then you will be grandfathered in for the remainder of your term (for anyone who purchased before feb 1).
This is not your grandfathers streaming sites, they are not simply going to be adding streams found on the net.. . I would check to see if it is legal in your country to access such a server.
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Hello,
For your information we are planning to have the following lineup in the IPTV service:
- Charlie USA (Dish): All channels except Cinema PPV and internationals (at least at the beginning).
- BEV: Limited channels, but most of the popular ones like TSN are going to be available.
- Blue Sky: Most of the SD and HD channels except Sky Premiere (PPV).
- Red Point 50W: All channels including HDs.
- Media Networks 67W: All channels.
All PPVs movies channels are going to be excluded because of the VoD but we will open Sport PPV channels.
On the other hand we are trying to get some internationals channels but not sure if they are going to be available from the beginning.
Can somebody please share services with US channels? Doesn't matter free or payed.
Psycon... How do I sign up for this??
For your information we are planning to have the following lineup in the IPTV service:
- Charlie USA (Dish): All channels except Cinema PPV and internationals (at least at the beginning).
- BEV: Limited channels, but most of the popular ones like TSN are going to be available.
you cannot sign up. they are still in a trial phase..
however there are other servers currently up and running and being sold.
check out hxxp://dsspros.com/forum/other-type-discussions/
simple rules.. sign up to forum.. make at least 10 posts/replies to any subforum, then PM the seller asking for details, do not ask pricing on the forums themselves.
I couldn't get it to work with the VLC plugin or by selecting external player and then MXPlayer. I was able to get it working with the internal player though.
Mejdam, can you give any more info on the services from your two other screen shots?
I've never really considered IPTV services were actually a "thing." I figured they existed, but not much else. Can anyone give any links to other forums for more info on this sort of stuff?
aside from from the dsspros link i pasted above check out satfix.net. there is an iptv section offering services.
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Hey Guys,
I'm trying to use the 0.5.18 , and the latest 0.5.21 - on a bunch of different devices, Nexus Player , Nexus 5, Galaxy Tab S and in each case if I try to use the VLC Plugin - it crashes back to the home screen - do I actually need to install VLC as well from the play store ?
Any idea ?
working gr8 on first try. most of the channels are working.
is there any other site?
thanks for the post.