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PS4 Remote Play now live

Just seen the news on Xperia Blog.

Sadly it's not yet supported ever though I updates my ps4 + my z3 to the latest verison of sony's software. I hope they'll support it ASAP. :laugh:
Btw you should to connect to the same wifi so you can use this feature.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.playstation.remoteplay
PS4 Remote Play App

theikhaled said:
Sadly it's not yet supported ever though I updates my ps4 + my z3 to the latest verison of sony's software. I hope they'll support it ASAP. :laugh:
Btw you should to connect to the same wifi so you can use this feature.
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It does work, tested on my Z3 Compact with driveclub.
Had to delete the previous pairing with the phone for the playstation app and then it worked with the ps4 connected to the router via wifi.

Yeah it works. Its Amazing what you can do.
But you will need fast internet speeds to do this. I'm getting frame drops going too far away from the ps4. Hopefully they can improve this a little.

Is it working on rooted Z3?
I just cant log in to PSN with Playstation App. I don't know if it is a problem with rooted phone. Can anyone check it out?

cube76 said:
I just cant log in to PSN with Playstation App. I don't know if it is a problem with rooted phone. Can anyone check it out?
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You can't cause you unlocked your BL and now you lost your DRM keys forever. I tired on my Z2 and didn't work but worked on Tab Z2. I meant logging in not playing games, I'm nowhere near a PS4.

Yea it's now working fine after I downloaded the new ps4 remote play app :good:
have fun Z3 owners :good:

chesterr said:
You can't cause you unlocked your BL and now you lost your DRM keys forever. I tired on my Z2 and didn't work but worked on Tab Z2. I meant logging in not playing games, I'm nowhere near a PS4.
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That must be a new thing implemented today then coz ive always been able to sign into psn fine until this morning when i updated ps app, had my z2's bl unlocked since april....... on that note i cant download the remote play app coz its not compatible with my z2, anyone wanna share it with me?

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How are people playing with their dualshock controllers when the mount hasn't been released yet! Just laying it on the table? Why not use the TV then.

ladelfm said:
How are people playing with their dualshock controllers when the mount hasn't been released yet! Just laying it on the table? Why not use the TV then.
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I have the Nyko mount (since March)

Dont waste your time with this ****y feature!
I bought a Z3 for remote playing but it **** sucks... I have a direct WiFi connection to PS4 with my Z3 (no router between them) and it laggs so much. Its the same lagging on the PS Vita.
At least I can unlock my bootloader without thinking about losing Remote Play XD

For the life of me, I can;t get the controller and the phone to pair.
I press the PS button and the SHARE buttons at the same time like the app tells me to, but then the controller switches off after a while. (its supposed to start blinking white)
Anyone have any idea what I might be doing wrong?
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Ah, nevermind - realised that the PS4 needs to be off at the time

Can you explain how to get it to connect via home router connection and by direct ps4 access point? I see the access point for the ps4 in my wifi search but the remote play app is still needing to use my wifi router Internet connection. Won't even let me play over LAN, only over the Internet.

The app won't show up for me in the play store

So could anyone confirm it doesnt work with unlocked bootloader?

Not impressed yet. App works but response is not quick enough. Z3 and PS4 are connected via router. Lag is very pronounced in fast games. Especially if video quality is set to high. For games like peggle response is ok. But driveclub... No go
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can anyone post the apk ?

It doesn't work with Unlocked Bootloader on my phone. I've checked if it is problem with root only and flashed stock soft, but it didn't work as well. Back to root...

[Q] Mad Catz Mojo USB controller support

Hi all, I am insterested in the Mojo for console emulation. consoles like PSP, N64, GBA, Snes
etc. The thing is I don't want to use the C.T.R.L. controller that comes with the console, and
I want to use wired controllers instead.
I looked on google for answers and I found a page that gave a small handful of controllers
that work with the Mojo but all of those controllers seemed to be wireless. I have 2
controllers that I think I should mention.
-The first is a Buffalo Snes style controller. (just a regular usb controller)
-And the second one is actually an adapter for the Pc and Wii U, the Mayflash 4 port
Gamecube controller adapter.
Can I use these two usb devices on the Mojo and can I make it so that I never have to use
the C.T.R.L. controller?

Wow wired controller!!! ,
There are a few controllers working on the kernel but they are mostly popular ones.
Try googling android kernel controller to see
Don't purchase any android device requring that kind of compatibility instead stick with a PC
Good luck

Those are not wired controller, but if you want a better controller to use with emulation I personnaly use those
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I have both and they are wonderfull
they do work with the USB on the pc, but on android I never tried since I use it with bluetooth
if you want to check more here are their website
http://www.fc30.com/eng/
http://www.nes30.com/
I live in Belgium and ordered them from amazon.Fr

gwaldo said:
Wow wired controller!!! ,
There are a few controllers working on the kernel but they are mostly popular ones.
Try googling android kernel controller to see
Don't purchase any android device requring that kind of compatibility instead stick with a PC
Good luck
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I'm getting mixed results on google when searching for the Kernal but the most common
result is that it allows you to control the CPU? I don't really get it but i'm guessing that
if I need this Kernal then there's no chance of just plugging in my controllers and playing.
Is that about the gist of it?

Frostmaster10 said:
I'm getting mixed results on google when searching for the Kernal but the most common
result is that it allows you to control the CPU? I don't really get it but i'm guessing that
if I need this Kernal then there's no chance of just plugging in my controllers and playing.
Is that about the gist of it?
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Sorry searching Android controller would be better.
If it works in Ouya or Android then there's a good chance it will also work on mojo, ie:
https://forums.ouya.tv/discussion/4...ze-my-usb-controller-is-there-something-wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMxCYwdH6D4
http://www.reddit.com/r/emulation/comments/2khwgv/
But still, I would recommend upgrading like what danivempire suggested, bluetooth!
No compatibility issues and wireless.

gwaldo said:
Sorry searching Android controller would be better.
If it works in Ouya or Android then there's a good chance it will also work on mojo, ie:
But still, I would recommend upgrading like what danivempire suggested, bluetooth!
No compatibility issues and wireless.
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That's actually some really good evidence. I'll take the plunge on this Mojo then. And yes,
I have been wanting to get one of those bluetooth wireless controllers I just wanted to be
sure that this console would work with the controllers I already own.
Thanks for the links.

Which External Keyboards work

Which external wireless Wifi 2.4ghz or Bluetooth keyboard wih track pad will work with the Nvidia Shield Android TV?

lartomar2002 said:
Which external wireless Wifi 2.4ghz or Bluetooth keyboard wih track pad will work with the Nvidia Shield Android TV?
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well i do not know about my keyboard but my mouse is working just fine every time i plug it in, so im assuming they keyboard is working although i have not test it out only the mouse, good luck

Any Logitech devices using their unifiying reciever should work. I don't have access, at the moment, to both mouse and keyboard models I use but they are plug n play. For some reason, I find it only works on the left port (looking at it from the back side).

I'm using the Logitech K480 bluetooth keyboard with no problems. And the Lenovo Multimedia Remote with keyboard works well.

Se7eN43 said:
Any Logitech devices using their unifiying reciever should work. I don't have access, at the moment, to both mouse and keyboard models I use but they are plug n play. For some reason, I find it only works on the left port (looking at it from the back side).
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I am using a powered USB hub. When you say the left port do you mean the standard usb port or the micro usb port?

I'm using a 15 dollar one I got off of Amazon. Its not Android specific though.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk

Logitech k400 works great.

I'm using a K400r by Logitech on my Shield TV unit, have to use the range extender included with it for it to work unless I'm standing over top of it.
I wouldn't dream of playing games due to the trackpad being a bit "touchy" at times but the multimedia keys work surprisingly well with VLC and MX Player with no additional drivers being required.
I'm happy with it, I can navigate with it without having to use the controller and it fits comfortably on my lap.

I'm using Logitech K810 via bluetooth with no problems.

I think any standard USB keyboard should work. I have a rather old and non-standard keyboard and it works fine out of the box.

My Logitech K830 with intergrated touchpad works fine. Also my mini bluetooth keyboard also works
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BX0YK...m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=0REH4T44TACV45T1HCC3
Trackpads work fine on both of them.

This Logitech Media Pro one also works well:
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-PlayStation-3-Cordless-MediaBoard-Pro/dp/B000W5RBQE
Sent from my SHIELD Android TV using Tapatalk

Logitech diNovo Mini works great on mine. Escape key works as back button which is a bit awkward as it isn't a unique key and requires FN to be pressed too. Works great otherwise though.

A cheap one (3+ yrs old) that goes by various names on Amazon like Rii Mini, FAVI FE01 etc http://www.amazon.com/FAVI-FE01-BL-Wireless-Keyboard-Touchpad/dp/B003UE52ME/
I think all of them say RT-MWK02 in the back so you can search by that. There is a newer version of it RT-MWK06 (Backlit)
Don't expect it to help type emails but it does an awesome job staying on the palm for all navigation needs on Shield Full Android and or Kodi within it.
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tried many keyboards - the winner is .....
Adesso Wireless Mini Keyboard with Trackball (WKB-3000U)
This KB is by far the best for me. I own 4 of them.
The only 2 issues with this kb are the backspace key is too small and the mouse ball is not designed to be cleaned so a bit of a hassle.
I have not gotten the right click button to act as the back button on any keyboard with the shield TV.

I have an old Logitech one with a built in track pad that I use and it works great.

I have this one and have not had a problem with it.http://www.amazon.com/D-CLICK-Quali...bs_147_56?ie=UTF8&refRID=0P13YYZQ3CEC277DGW9T. Amazon has many of this type, some have backlight.

k830 Bluetooth
baileyjr said:
My Logitech K830 with intergrated touchpad works fine. Also my mini bluetooth keyboard also works
Trackpads work fine on both of them.
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Does the K830 work with the Bluetooth or only with the USB Adapter?

bennyy said:
Does the K830 work with the Bluetooth or only with the USB Adapter?
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Only with the USB adaptor mate.

fuhlen，very good

Amazon Just released Fire TV 5.0.3

Amazon Just released Fire TV 5.0.3.1 Does any one know what's in it that got updated, changed or improved.
May Be Sound Decoding Got fixed in THis OnE.
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I would also like to know what has changed

Thanks for the information!
However, since you mentioned that Today Amazon has released a new Fire TV 5.0.3, I would like to know in which specific model of the FireTV, do you has received this new update??
I am asking you, because at this moment there are 3 FireTV models with different hardware specifications available:
- FireTV 2nd Gen. BOX
- FireTV 1st Gen BOX
- FireTV Stick (with 2 different Remotes Options: Bluetooth or WIFI)
I am not sure, but I suspect, for the v5.0.3 number that you have given us, this new update could be for the FireTV 2nd Gen. BOX..?
Please, let us know if you noticed any enhancements over the previous 5.0.2.2 (531006420) or something that now could work better (like the Wifi Remote)?
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Edit...
Apparently this information is totally true, because I just checked the FireTV update site at Amazon, and now says that there is a newest version 5.0.3_user_532011220 for the Amazon Fire TV (2nd Generation):*
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201497590
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I just received that update for my FireTV Gen 1 will check later when I get home to see if it fixes dolby digital playback.

Biglo, are you fully sure that you received the 5.0.3_user_532011220 update, that supposedly is only for the 2nd FireTV BOX, on your 1st Gen. FireTV BOX?
This is a little strange, because on the amazon update site, it says that the latest 5.0.3_user_532011220 is for the 2nd Gen FireTV BOX and for the 1st Gen FireTV it still says that the current version is 51.1.6.3_user_516012020 ?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201497590
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Well I'm on the developer preview I have attached a pic of the version number I have. I would also like to confirm that the Dolby digital has now been fixed with this update as well.

I wish i know what was going on with the 5.0.3 update I have 2nd FireTV BOX and I have yet to receive an update even checking for updates manually

@biglo - can you please elaborate. My understanding is that they would add additional option under Audio to send traditional DD over HDMI (in addition to DD+). Can you verify if that is what you are seeing.

They still have the same options as before
Dolby digital plus automatic
Dolby digital plus off
Dolby digital plus over HDMI
Dolby digital over optical
I'm using automatic

Ok, thanks. Can you please elaborate on how your system is wired and what specific fix are you noticing? There are many configuration variants out in the field. Thanks.

vulcan195 said:
Ok, thanks. Can you please elaborate on how your system is wired and what specific fix are you noticing? There are many configuration variants out in the field. Thanks.
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My FireTV connects direct to my AV system which then feeds one HDMI cable to my TV. I use automatic because the FireTV automatically switches to stereo if it detects the AV system is not turned on since I use pass-through mode when I'm not watching moving. So another thing that I'm noticing personally that I have no experienced by is now that when I press the home button out of the Netflix App and I open it right back up, it doesn't reload the app all the way over again it just start back from where you left off which is pretty handy (not sure if this is something that I haven't noticed before or what). I still havent checked much but I will try some more stuff today, meaning kodi and other sideload apps.

Thanks for the detail. But what was not working prior to 5.0.3?

vulcan195 said:
Thanks for the detail. But what was not working prior to 5.0.3?
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Prior to the update I noticed that sometimes apps would just close suddenly without any warning, like I would be watching a show on Netflix or Hulu and the app would just crash to the home screen without any errors. The next issue which was the biggest for me is the Dolby Digital not working only Stereo supported. I can't remember having any other issues that really nagged me because they didn't effect me much but those are the ones that I remember mainly. Still haven't check out Kodi as yet, will update to the latest version and see whats going on there soon but so far pass through mode is still a no go all you get is white noise.

biglo said:
Prior to the update I noticed that sometimes apps would just close suddenly without any warning, like I would be watching a show on Netflix or Hulu and the app would just crash to the home screen without any errors. The next issue which was the biggest for me is the Dolby Digital not working only Stereo supported. I can't remember having any other issues that really nagged me because they didn't effect me much but those are the ones that I remember mainly. Still haven't check out Kodi as yet, will update to the latest version and see whats going on there soon but so far pass through mode is still a no go all you get is white noise.
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Thanks for the detailed feedback. I am still waiting on the update. But I heard from several folks who received the update that they have no issues with pass through audio. Also, they confirmed that DD is now being sent to receivers that cannot handle DD+. // Max

vulcan195 said:
Thanks for the detailed feedback. I am still waiting on the update. But I heard from several folks who received the update that they have no issues with pass through audio. Also, they confirmed that DD is now being sent to receivers that cannot handle DD+. // Max
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Oh sounds good, will give it a try when I get home later today.

I am still waiting for my update to come, but at the ATTVNEWS site, some FireTV users that received the update, have finally confirmed that the low volume issue is gone!!
http://www.aftvnews.com/2nd-gen-fire-tv-starting-to-receive-version-5-0-3-software-update/
I do not know why but the Only APP that always worked for me flawlessly and with a very High Volume was “NHK WORLD”, but with all the others APPs, I always had an extremely Low volume level… The volume level was so Low, that always had to raise the volume to the double, that I was using with my 1st Gen. FireTV!
I Would also like to know, if anyone that received the update, has noticed some improvements in the UI and functionality of the FireOS-5, if it now works faster and with less lags?
I would also like to know, if anyone has noticed if all the connection problems with the WIFI Remote have been now corrected?

I finally received the 5.0.3 update. Before I share the results, would like to lay out my setup.
Fire TV 2 -> HDMI -> Samsung 4K (2014) -> TOSLINK -> Yamaha Receiver
I used Netflix movie FOCUS as a test. It has DD 5.1 audio.
Test 1: Fire TV 2 Set to Dolby Digital Plus (Automatic)
Result: Stereo at the Receiver (Samsung TV does not detect Dolby Digital signal)
Test 2: Fire TV 2 Set to Dolby Digital Plus over HDMI (i.e. force DD+)
Result: Stereo at the Receiver (Samsung TV does not detect Dolby Digital Signal)
Test 3: Fire TV Set to Dolby Digital Plus Off
Result: Stereo at the Receiver (Samsung TV does not detect Dolby Digital Signal)
Changed to Apple TV as the source (identical hook up … but to a different HDMI port on TV). Played the same Netflix movie.
Test Result: DD 5.1 at the Receiver (Samsung TV detects Dolby Digital Signal)
Final Result – Firmware 5.0.3 does not fix the problem for people who are using a setup that is similar to the above.

vulcan195 said:
I finally received the 5.0.3 update. Before I share the results, would like to lay out my setup.
Fire TV 2 -> HDMI -> Samsung 4K (2014) -> TOSLINK -> Yamaha Receiver
I used Netflix movie FOCUS as a test. It has DD 5.1 audio.
Test 1: Fire TV 2 Set to Dolby Digital Plus (Automatic)
Result: Stereo at the Receiver (Samsung TV does not detect Dolby Digital signal)
Test 2: Fire TV 2 Set to Dolby Digital Plus over HDMI (i.e. force DD+)
Result: Stereo at the Receiver (Samsung TV does not detect Dolby Digital Signal)
Test 3: Fire TV Set to Dolby Digital Plus Off
Result: Stereo at the Receiver (Samsung TV does not detect Dolby Digital Signal)
Changed to Apple TV as the source (identical hook up … but to a different HDMI port on TV). Played the same Netflix movie.
Test Result: DD 5.1 at the Receiver (Samsung TV detects Dolby Digital Signal)
Final Result – Firmware 5.0.3 does not fix the problem for people who are using a setup that is similar to the above.
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Can I ask why the FTV2 is going into the TV rather than going into the Yamaha receiver ?
I have a similar setup, FTV2 going into a Blustream HDCP manager (downgrades HDCP 2.2 for the handshake) then into a Yamaha receiver, then into the Samsung One Connect box and Dolby Digital is working perfect, also working with Kodi !
Link to HDCP manager http://www.blustream.co.uk/hdcp-manager

Gauduchon said:
Can I ask why the FTV2 is going into the TV rather than going into the Yamaha receiver ?
I have a similar setup, FTV2 going into a Blustream HDCP manager (downgrades HDCP 2.2 for the handshake) then into a Yamaha receiver, then into the Samsung One Connect box and Dolby Digital is working perfect, also working with Kodi !
Link to HDCP manager http://www.blustream.co.uk/hdcp-manager
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Not sure how much that HDCP manager costs - I am wary of adding more devices in the chain for a problem that can be easily cured by firmware updates. Roku has managed to do it in their version 3 of the box ... by offering either DD or DD+ as an option. I believe Amazon is working on precisely offering that kind of an option. I can wait - until then, DTS Neo 2:5 works satisfactorily.

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Not sure how much that HDCP manager costs - I am wary of adding more devices in the chain for a problem that can be easily cured by firmware updates. Roku has managed to do it in their version 3 of the box ... by offering either DD or DD+ as an option. I believe Amazon is working on precisely offering that kind of an option. I can wait - until then, DTS Neo 2:5 works satisfactorily.
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This happens to me as well. To get the DD+ to work I would have to have my AV received turned on already and restart my firetv and DD+ starts to works. So yeah theres still bugs in the system as it doesn't auto detect correctly.

Turn Your Old Android Into A Chromecast

Turn Your Old Android Into A Chromecast
A Chromecast isn't the most expensive device in the world, but if you've got an extra Android device lying around, I would recommend saving the $25 and using it as a Chromecast. This can easily be done with just a few modifications. I'll show you how to get everything setup.
Things you'll need:
1. HDMI Cable
Most Android devices within the last few years will have an MHL compatible Micro-USB port. This means that you can get an adapter to plug your phone into an HDMI cord. You can pick up one of the adapters on Amazon for next to nothing.
Micro-USB to HDMI Adapter
2. Unwind Launcher for TV BETA
You'll want to install a launcher on the device that you'll be plugging into your TV. Unwind Launcher is my favorite and it's designed to be used on a big screen. Download this from the Play store and install it on your Android. It's free!
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Download Unwind Launcher for TV BETA
3. Tablet Remote
Tablet remote is an app that you'll install on the device plugged into the TV and on your everyday Android phone. This will let you use your phone as a remote to navigate your makeshift Chromecast device.
Download Tablet Remote
Once you've got everything that you need, you'll just plug in your phone to your TV and pair your two Android phones so you can use the remote feature. That's it! Now you have a fully functional Android TV device.

I've been trying to figure out how to do this except as a media (audio) receiver to use as a bluetooth dongle for use with auxiliary jack.

ElwOOd_CbGp said:
I've been trying to figure out how to do this except as a media (audio) receiver to use as a bluetooth dongle for use with auxiliary jack.
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I believe this is the solution you're looking for.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/u/reusing-devices/android-2-2-device-wireless-audio-t3298698

This isn't chromecast, this is android tv

DrGreenway said:
but if you've got an extra Android device lying around, I would recommend saving the $25 and using it as a Chromecast. This can easily be done with just a few modifications.
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Great, care to show us how? Cause that's not evenly remotely linked to what you did here.
Using something like this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...p-youmap-chromecast-receiver-android-t3161851
or this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/app-cast-receiver-app-android-t2900726
might work (and these should work in the background along with the launcher you suggested here, meaning you get both a GUI on the TV and the ability to cast)
Most Android devices within the last few years will have an MHL compatible Micro-USB port.
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Nope. http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Some do, not "most" by any means.

Can't control YouTube and Netflix with Tablet Remote. Great.

laurorual said:
Can't control YouTube and Netflix with Tablet Remote. Great.
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I had never heard of tablet remote but there's quite a few other options. I use droidmote. It's paid but I think it works best with android tv.
Agree with other posters. This isn't a fully functional chromecast. I was thinking I could cast my computer to the TV. This seems to just mimic an android tv box except you don't have a dedicated remote and most will need to buy the usb to hdmi adapter (if there old phone is compatible.)
BTW--I don't have much of an interest in this but why not use leanback launcher? Wouldn't that be better if you are trying to turn it into android tv?

SifJar said:
Nope. http://www.mhltech.org/devices.aspx?tid=1
Some do, not "most" by any means.
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Very true. I have 6 androids....not a single damn one has mhl support

I have an acer a500 tab and moto atrix hd, both having a dedicated micro-hdmi port. unfortunately tablet remote gave error-1 on both devices when I tried to setup the connection.

Some androids use slimport instead of mhl

QuillzToxic said:
This isn't chromecast, this is android tv
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You are right! I'm looking for chromecast-ish app for android phone. Does anyone knows something like that? I know, there is Cheap Cast but that program isn't available in google play shop and I'm not sure if it is safe.

thevilish said:
You are right! I'm looking for chromecast-ish app for android phone. Does anyone knows something like that? I know, there is Cheap Cast but that program isn't available in google play shop and I'm not sure if it is safe.
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CheapCast is no more available in Google Play but it is available here on XDA, the fact is i don't know if it still works since some users reported that it doesn't anymore, you gotta try it by yourself and, if you can, report back to its thread to help others.

I have an older Motorola Electrify M (XT901) with all the USCC stock firmware (still locked bootloader without root). It has JB Android 4.1 and a 1080p HDMI Port.
With that stated, will this this phone be able to be Chromecast repurposed?
Just wondering as to any restrictions to this.
I never bothered to try and unlock/root it since it was stored for quite some time when I upgraded to Samsung.
It still works like a charm!
Thanks!

My Atrix hd now has become android TV with kodi installed and connected to the TV by the micro hdmi port. Kodi has a remote app called kore which you can install on other phone and control it from there.

Has any one found a way to convert an old Android phone with HDMI output to become a Chromecast receiver?
I just want to press the Chromecast button of my PC browser and watch the videos on the TV. I do not want any menus nor apps on the TV/phone. I just need the phone to become a "dongle".

@DrGreenway, I also have an older Motorola Electrify that's still a quality device with an HDMI port.
It was upgraded years ago to a newer device and hasn't been in service for quite some time. It still works like a charm.
So I'd like to re-purpose this device for Chromecast...
Can it be done on this specific device?
Thanks a Bunch!
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