Hello!
I am looking into this device as a google guy, but am concerned because of the Nexus Q a while back. Google made the product and it just vanished with no support. Is this device fated for the same? I want this to be good.
Also, does this have the capabilities of installing normal android apks? What I would like to see is an emulator installed and to play snes ROMs on the TV with the controller. I didnt' see specs for a microSD slot, so I don't think it has this kind of capability.
Am I wrong?
typhoonikan said:
Hello!
I am looking into this device as a google guy, but am concerned because of the Nexus Q a while back. Google made the product and it just vanished with no support. Is this device fated for the same? I want this to be good.
Also, does this have the capabilities of installing normal android apks? What I would like to see is an emulator installed and to play snes ROMs on the TV with the controller. I didnt' see specs for a microSD slot, so I don't think it has this kind of capability.
Am I wrong?
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There is a ton of easily found info that you'll need to read, probably could have found before making this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-player/help/nexus-player-starter-guide-t3002814
I use mine to watch video files, watch streams, and play nes, snes, Sega, n64,and ps1 roms,works great!
I have been looking for the right android streaming player for me for that last couple months, and have had no luck. I first bought the Nvidia Shield TV, and wasn't pleased with the apps that were available. Then I bought Amazon Fire TV. Thought I would be pleased with that, but found out that the newest firmware is unrootable, so therefore can't customize it. Now I have bought the newest Nexus Player TV. Found it is rootable, but I don't know if it will give me what I want. I want to install the following apps on it and work flawlessly:
Netflix
HBO Go
Max Go
Starz Play
Showtime Anytime
EPIX
Pandora
SNES, NES, Playstation, RetroArch (CaveStory)...etc. emulator apps
I also own a Roku 3 and everything I mentioned above are installed except Starz Play, Max Go, and the emulator apps. They are not available on the Roku 3. At this I'm desperate and don't know if I should take this Nexus player back and buy a rooted Amazon Fire TV off of ebay or Craig's List. Does anybody have any advice for me?
So I was wondering if someone with a Razer Forge TV knows if its Cortex app store is just a normal app or a revamped OUYA app store with some weird OUYA framework that will allow it work. And in saying that if it is just a regular app I was wondering if it would run on the shield ATV. If any one can get the apk onto the shield to test I would love to know as it has some "OUYA" exclusive titles I would love to try on the shield.
I keep seeing conflicting info, is there a way to get Amazon Prime Video on my Nexus-Player, as a Prime customer??? I have installed Amazon Underground but it is still asking for Prime Video to be installed, which I haven't found.
There is a method using Amazon Underground as well as a custom launcher hosted here somewhere called Prime Video Launcher which handles the proper login needed. However, the video quality seems to be limited to 480p, and the apps don't work well at all without a keyboard/mouse.
Huge headache. I gave up. Amazon doesn't want my money bad enough.
metaljr81 said:
There is a method using Amazon Underground as well as a custom launcher hosted here somewhere called Prime Video Launcher which handles the proper login needed. However, the video quality seems to be limited to 480p, and the apps don't work well at all without a keyboard/mouse.
Huge headache. I gave up. Amazon doesn't want my money bad enough.
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Prime Video Launcher doesn't seem to available anywhere on the net...
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Prime Video Launcher doesn't seem to available anywhere on the net...
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Ah, that's right. It got pretty successfully DCMA'd
https://forum.xda-developers.com/shield-tv/development/amazon-prime-video-demand-android-tv-t3278778
Sorry
Has anyone tried the amazon video for the nvidia shield?
Noob User
I have a Roku and fireTV boxes, but since I really like streamers I bought a Nexus Player this week, because I saw a comparison video with a MiBox and the Nexus was running Android 7.1 and recent security update. I bought an OTG Ethernet adapter from Amazon to go with it. After factory resetting the player it was like setting up a brand new streamer. Anyway, Amazon Video is what we all want, of course, if we have a Prime membership. I knew the Shield had recently gotten the app and since the Nexus is still being supported with updates very well I have to wonder, reasonably I think, if there is a real chance the Nexus will get the app. I did install the APK for Amazon Video and like everybody else it installs, you can watch trailers, but that's as far as it goes.
Anybody think there is any chance the deal will be done for the Nexus Player? thanks!
I doubt it. I finally gave up and bought the Shield.
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Did anyone try the newly released Prime Video app from google play (http://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-prime-video-app-arrives-us-play-store-797134/)?
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Did anyone try the newly released Prime Video app from google play (http://www.androidauthority.com/amazon-prime-video-app-arrives-us-play-store-797134/)?
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wont install, I believe because its not an x86 app as the nexus player is using an intel x86 processor and not the more common ARM or ARM64 in phones (if it where you could just deal with a portrait/phone/touch based UI on a tv until you get to video playing back). Also its supposedly (according to reddit) the same app countries other than USA have had in the play store for some time, amazon only today flagged it as install-able by the USA market.
Ok, was suspicious about the x86 proc. Not many devices left using it. Cheers.
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...I believe because its not an x86 app as the nexus player is using an intel x86 processor and not the more common ARM or ARM64 in phones...
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I'm not sure if it's a x86 thing.
I just updated the Amazon Prime Video app (current version 3.0.209.146341) through the Play Store on my wife's Asus Memo Pad 7 ME572C, and that tablet has an Intel Atom Z3560 (quad-core 1.83GHz / PowerVR G6430 with 2GB RAM / 16GB memory) in it. The Nexus Player has the exact same SoC, I believe.
I would imagine that the Prime Video app doesn't show up on the Play Store because it doesn't have a Leanback UI so it's not flagged as compatible for the Nexus Player. That's my guess, anyway.
Hi,
I am from India, and really want to get a NVIDIA SHIELD device for myself for general Android TV ( preferably the new pro 2019 ) purpose as well as to recollect some memories of the years gone by installing some emulators and running some classic games apart from trying my luck with running Android Games etc.
My queries here are multiple :
1. Is it going to give any issues due to purchase in US/Can. by not showing me Local INDIAN content on apps like , Netflix, Prime Video, Hot-star etc. ( I do have subscriptions for them in India and running through Chrome-cast 3 already)
I had just spoken to the NVIDIA rep. who told me it would play American content. However, a Prime rep. told me it would play Indian content.
I believe this all depends on the first login and the servers of the country being used to run the content from .
I have also read some other posts some people using the device in India which was brought in US and working fine. But no one confirmed that they are playing the Indian content or not.
Please confirm
2. Are the Android updates, region specific for the device, and I will need to run a VPN with US server and back and forth to reinstall the apps and stuff again and again ?
3. Should I go for NVIDIA game controller itself along with the device, as some reviewers mentioned that it provides full compatibility ( mic and talking to android
feature etc) with the device, unlike the compatible controllers which I may be able to get my hands on in INDIA? Are there any controllers which do exactly the same or more than the official controller ?
4. Are there any prohibited components inside which are barred to travel with like the batteries etc. from US/ Canada or to India ?
P.S. I am not an expert, so go easy on me !
THANKS !
thezuhaibahmed said:
Hi,
I am from India, and really want to get a NVIDIA SHIELD device for myself for general Android TV ( preferably the new pro 2019 ) purpose as well as to recollect some memories of the years gone by installing some emulators and running some classic games apart from trying my luck with running Android Games etc.
My queries here are multiple :
1. Is it going to give any issues due to purchase in US/Can. by not showing me Local INDIAN content on apps like , Netflix, Prime Video, Hot-star etc. ( I do have subscriptions for them in India and running through Chrome-cast 3 already)
I had just spoken to the NVIDIA rep. who told me it would play American content. However, a Prime rep. told me it would play Indian content.
I believe this all depends on the first login and the servers of the country being used to run the content from .
I have also read some other posts some people using the device in India which was brought in US and working fine. But no one confirmed that they are playing the Indian content or not.
Please confirm-
2. Are the Android updates, region specific for the device, and I will need to run a VPN with US server and back and forth to reinstall the apps and stuff again and again ?
3. Should I go for NVIDIA game controller itself along with the device, as some reviewers mentioned that it provides full compatibility ( mic and talking to android
feature etc) with the device, unlike the compatible controllers which I may be able to get my hands on in INDIA? Are there any controllers which do exactly the same or more than the official controller ?
4. Are there any prohibited components inside which are barred to travel with like the batteries etc. from US/ Canada or to India ?
P.S. I am not an expert, so go easy on me !
THANKS !
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I just bought the NVIDIA SHIELD TV PRO 2019 model from Amazon.com website and got it shipped to India. No issues with the shipment at all.
There are a few things you need to do to get your Free access to GEFORCE NOW games working on your device.
Get to the customer support chat section on the NVIDIA website and share your original bill, NVIDIA login ID and they will unlock your BETA access for your device in India.
1. There are no other problems with content or anything as all the popular apps use your local login, so NETFLIX, PRIME, HOTSTAR and ZEE5 all Indian content works properly.
2. You do not need any VPN for any updates. It is all officially supported in India.
3. You can use any bluetooth controller - I use my XBOX ONE S controller. You can also use PS4 controller with it. These are official NVIDIA recommended controllers and have no issues or problems.
shandarjunaid said:
I just bought the NVIDIA SHIELD TV PRO 2019 model from Amazon.com website and got it shipped to India. No issues with the shipment at all.
There are a few things you need to do to get your Free access to GEFORCE NOW games working on your device.
Get to the customer support chat section on the NVIDIA website and share your original bill, NVIDIA login ID and they will unlock your BETA access for your device in India.
1. There are no other problems with content or anything as all the popular apps use your local login, so NETFLIX, PRIME, HOTSTAR and ZEE5 all Indian content works properly.
2. You do not need any VPN for any updates. It is all officially supported in India.
3. You can use any bluetooth controller - I use my XBOX ONE S controller. You can also use PS4 controller with it. These are official NVIDIA recommended controllers and have no issues or problems.
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wow, just what i was looking for. how much did it cost you especially the import duty part?
bala_gamer said:
wow, just what i was looking for. how much did it cost you especially the import duty part?
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The total damages were 28K INR.
But worth it!!
shandarjunaid said:
The total damages were 28K INR.
But worth it!!
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Woa.... My current Amazon.com order went upto 23k including import duty ,wishfully dreaming for some refund in the import duty cost . Let's see
By any chance are you using dolby vision and Dolby atmos on netflix with shield ? Heard older device dosent support both and Nvidia addressed the issue with new 2019 release .
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bala_gamer said:
Woa.... My current Amazon.com order went upto 23k including import duty ,wishfully dreaming for some refund in the import duty cost . Let's see
By any chance are you using dolby vision and Dolby atmos on netflix with shield ? Heard older device dosent support both and Nvidia addressed the issue with new 2019 release .
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yes - Dolby Vision and Atmos work well with the UHD plan for Netflix and supporting Sony 4K TV.
shandarjunaid said:
yes - Dolby Vision and Atmos work well with the UHD plan for Netflix and supporting Sony 4K TV.
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thanks, received my unit a week back nd works smooth with my OLED, so is the loseless audio playback
Xbox One X or Shield TV Pro?
My primary intentions to get an Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) was to experience Dolby Vision & Dolby Atmos as no other streaming box or device supports most of the apps that has Dolby Atmos content. But later on I came to know that Xbox One X also supports Dolby Atmos on Netflix and other apps. So I am now confused whether to get an Xbox One X in India or import Nvidia Shield TV Pro (2019) through Amazon.com or Tanotis or NewEgg or B&Photo.com?
Could you help me with why should I choose Nvidia over Xbox One X and what would be the Customs Duties if I am getting it shipped through a friend or relative on FedEx or Aramex?
bala_gamer said:
Woa.... My current Amazon.com order went upto 23k including import duty ,wishfully dreaming for some refund in the import duty cost . Let's see
By any chance are you using dolby vision and Dolby atmos on netflix with shield ? Heard older device dosent support both and Nvidia addressed the issue with new 2019 release .
Sent from my SM-N975F using Tapatalk
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Machi! I just saw one NVIDIA Shield TV | 4K in Amazon.in costing Rs.25k. Is it worth buying? As of now I use only Amazon Firetv Stick for my streaming consumption which I feel is not meeting my requirments due to the low storage and no external USB input. Was searching for a good streaming Android device and stumbled upon this nVidia Shield TV. Is buying this for 25k worth it?
Regards
Balaji (Chennai)
Get an Apple TV 4K
balajic said:
Machi! I just saw one NVIDIA Shield TV | 4K in Amazon.in costing Rs.25k. Is it worth buying? As of now I use only Amazon Firetv Stick for my streaming consumption which I feel is not meeting my requirments due to the low storage and no external USB input. Was searching for a good streaming Android device and stumbled upon this nVidia Shield TV. Is buying this for 25k worth it?
Regards
Balaji (Chennai)
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Hey Balaji! I was using a FireTV Stick 4k and as advertised by Amazon, no Dolby Atmos content was playing on it. So after analysing from almost an year, I bought the Apple TV 4k last month and it supports Dolby Atmos on almost every app that has Dolby Atmos content, like Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Tidal. The UI is definitely awesome. But if you want to play content that you locally have, Apple TV won't help you, you gotta play using your laptop or Desktop.
balajic said:
Machi! I just saw one NVIDIA Shield TV | 4K in Amazon.in costing Rs.25k. Is it worth buying? As of now I use only Amazon Firetv Stick for my streaming consumption which I feel is not meeting my requirments due to the low storage and no external USB input. Was searching for a good streaming Android device and stumbled upon this nVidia Shield TV. Is buying this for 25k worth it?
Regards
Balaji (Chennai)
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shandarjunaid said:
I just bought the NVIDIA SHIELD TV PRO 2019 model from Amazon.com website and got it shipped to India. No issues with the shipment at all.
There are a few things you need to do to get your Free access to GEFORCE NOW games working on your device.
Get to the customer support chat section on the NVIDIA website and share your original bill, NVIDIA login ID and they will unlock your BETA access for your device in India.
1. There are no other problems with content or anything as all the popular apps use your local login, so NETFLIX, PRIME, HOTSTAR and ZEE5 all Indian content works properly.
2. You do not need any VPN for any updates. It is all officially supported in India.
3. You can use any bluetooth controller - I use my XBOX ONE S controller. You can also use PS4 controller with it. These are official NVIDIA recommended controllers and have no issues or problems.
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Hi,
Do we need a separate power adapter to run nvidia shield pro 4k in Indian AC voltage.
Just want to clarify before ordering it on Amazon.com
Rgds and Thanks
Mandavya
mandavya said:
Hi,
Do we need a separate power adapter to run nvidia shield pro 4k in Indian AC voltage.
Just want to clarify before ordering it on Amazon.com
Rgds and Thanks
Mandavya
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no , not required, just ensure your plug supports flat pins as well
bala_gamer said:
no , not required, just ensure your plug supports flat pins as well
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Thanks bala
it should work