Hi everyone. My topic is about trying to solve a question I have just for curiosity, and not to use possible answers because I'm not a dev.
Most of you probably know the app Advanced Download Manager. I use it daily since a long time ago and I own the paid version. But I sometimes install the free version alongside to test if at the paid version I have problems download something at some site (to check if the problem is at the app or at the site).
The free version has a banner at the bottom to monetize its free service. But today going to Dailymotion I noticed that using the paid version the video starts as soon as its first section is loaded. But going to the same video using the free version a video ad is >always< loaded before the video starts to play.
I'm not using any ad blocker anywhere and I checked the Dailymotion site at many browser and every single time the site doesn't load any ads before the video. That only occurs when I use the free version of Advanced Download Manager (ADM). I checked the source of the video ad and it isn't related to Dailymotion, so obviously it is the app that is inserting it by itself when it "sees" I'm at a page where a video will be played. The ad video is loaded from "https://secure-ds.serving-sys.com".
Here is my question: this is allowed by the rules from Google Play Store? Like I said it is plain obvious the monetization using the banners as soon as anyone uses the free version of ADV. But the video ad before the actual video runs as if it was an ad from Dailymotion itself, and not from the app (which leads to this ad money going to ADV's dev , not to Dailymotion). To compare, it looks almost like YouTube videos with the ad running at the beginning, but the difference, like I said, is that it is disguised as an ad pushed by Dailymotion site when actually it is ADV that is serving it.
Anyone can check this: install both paid and free version and check any video at Dailymotion. The same video will always be "clean" using the paid version, and will always have ads using the free version.
Like I said, it is just curiosity if this type of monetization is allowed by Google's rules. It is so disguised as an ad served by the site you are visiting that I was wondering if such tactic doesn't break any rules.
Hi. Looks like it just a little bug. I am sure they already fixed that. Isn't it?
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does anyone have any history with this app? I downloaded it because I was looking for a way to quickly blog pictures and videos i take while out. I downloaded the cell spin app b/c it does that with a ton of services. Everything is fine except I can never get it to show the videos I have taken. It never finds them, and I even switched the format a few times. Anyone who has used this program got any tips?
I've never used that app, I use Qik for that type of thing, it's free and looks like the same exact idea.
Are you sure the app is pointed to the folders the videos get saved to? Some apps require you to manually tell them where to find stuff like that, especially if it's on the SD card.
i do use qik for streaming video, but this is different. This is more of a blogging tool. I should be able to update videos and pic to my blog, but it cant seem to find any of my videos. I ded just see that this phone is not officially supported on their site though
braveally said:
i do use qik for streaming video, but this is different. This is more of a blogging tool. I should be able to update videos and pic to my blog, but it cant seem to find any of my videos. I ded just see that this phone is not officially supported on their site though
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Yeah, looking over that list of supported phones, it looks like they gave up on winmo development quite a while ago...it looks like some of those are WM 6.1 devices, I don't see any that run 6.5, so that may be the issue.
I haven't used those features, I just thought qik could upload existing videos from your phone to most any blogging site (I know it can do it to their own site...you can pick stored videos instead of a live stream).
true. I was looking more for an all in one blogging platform. I'm using the livejournal app now,its coll but still very buggy.
Heads up! SPB TV v2 is now free. Its an application for viewing live TV streams and even some on-demand channels (like individual skits on 3 Comedy channels )
It works great on TMOUSA HD2. Many built in international channels.
Download site asks for email address, and application also requests info for "authorization".
Note: As pointed out in later post, SBP TV is actually "Ad Supported", which is why it is offered for free. Ads only show while videos and channel lineups are being loaded and/or buffered.
http://www.spb.com/pocketpc-software/tv/download.html
Or bypass SPB site, and get the cab from the general HD2 thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6750772&postcount=1
Sweet!!
Thanks for the tip nonpaq!! DL'ing now
excellent thx
nice! trying it out now...
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Nice, Thanks
How can I add my chanel??? Can I ???
Channels are set by SPB and downloaded when you start the application. You do have the ability to turn on/off channels from their list in settings.
Their site has a form for requesting channels to be added.
the channel line up for SPB really sucks, there are many TV apps out there with far more better channels, however SPB did an amzing job with the app itself it looks really nice!
New version is advertiser sponsored and displays the ads as the show buffers. All the "SPB TV is now FREE" threads seem to consistently be failing to disclose that.
You are correct, SBP TV is actually "Ad Supported", which is why it is offered for free. Ads only show while videos and channel lineups are being loaded and/or buffered. So far only still image ads (and also so far for SPB itself).
Actually, I think this is a good compromise, as long as the buffering/loading times are not being extended to provide more ad time. This is better than many video streaming site's (like Hulu) method of deliberately delaying, or interupting videos for commercials.
I will mod the OP just for full disclosure.
I wish there was some way to use this application with custom channels. There are many channels I will never need.
Hello!
My first app is close to ready and I'm searching for an ad network to use. The problem is that most networks that I've looked at seem to only show you a list of ads that have already appeared in your app. This lets you block low quality ads after they've appeared, but by then it's already too late. I'm very picky about the ads that are going to be in the app, and I'm hoping for a global audience.
Is there a network that lets you preview the ads that will appear in your app for different countries?
Thanks!
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Hello!
My first app is close to ready and I'm searching for an ad network to use. The problem is that most networks that I've looked at seem to only show you a list of ads that have already appeared in your app. This lets you block low quality ads after they've appeared, but by then it's already too late. I'm very picky about the ads that are going to be in the app, and I'm hoping for a global audience.
Is there a network that lets you preview the ads that will appear in your app for different countries?
Thanks!
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Hey!
As far as I'm aware there are mobile ad networks that let you run direct deals with advertisers of your choice (i.e. Chartboost) and you can be as picky as you want, on a country-level as well. The downside is that this requires high maintenance from your end and you have to regularly select one-by-one the ads that will get displayed to your users and do this for every country, in order to maximize revenues.
If you don't want to annoy your users with intrusive and low quality ads, you have other alternatives too.
I work for Avocarrot and we specialize in mobile native ads. We work closely with many app developers to create the best advertising experience for their users and have partnerships with premium ad exchanges to serve ads on a global scale that your users will find interesting.
If you have 15mins, check out http://www.avocarrot.com and integrate native ads to see how you can serve ads without annoying your users.
Cheers
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Hello!
My first app is close to ready and I'm searching for an ad network to use.
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I think most ad networks let you choose what ads you want to show and let you set some general filters,
atleast the ones with the interstitial ads.
Hello!
I've been looking around the web and it seems that not all Android devices can utilize the Amazon Instant Video App (Prime Video). What a bumper for me since I don't use Netflix/Google Video.
Getting the app to work was a whole issue by itself. I'm only limited to browse through the movies selection. Every time I try to play a title, the app crashes.
I was wondering if anyone was able to find a fix to make it work on their M.O.J.O?
I have tried to stream videos through different browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Dolphin) not to avail. Amazon really seems to not like competition to its own devices.
F.Y.I
Same thing happens with Crackle app.
I know Google Video works (tested), not sure about Netflix.
Here are some snapshots of what happens in the attached files.
AndroidSupaFan said:
Hello!
I've been looking around the web and it seems that not all Android devices can utilize the Amazon Instant Video App (Prime Video). What a bumper for me since I don't use Netflix/Google Video.
Getting the app to work was a whole issue by itself. I'm only limited to browse through the movies selection. Every time I try to play a title, the app crashes.
I was wondering if anyone was able to find a fix to make it work on their M.O.J.O?
I have tried to stream videos through different browsers (Firefox, Chrome, Dolphin) not to avail. Amazon really seems to not like competition to its own devices.
F.Y.I
Same thing happens with Crackle app.
I know Google Video works (tested), not sure about Netflix.
Here are some snapshots of what happens in the attached files.
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I was going to try on CM12 lollypop, but it's not on my google play store.. I'm guessing due to region.
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I was going to try on CM12 lollypop, but it's not on my google play store.. I'm guessing due to region.
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Thanks for the try. Well Amazon makes it hard to find it. You first need to download their own AppStore app through their website, then download Prime Instant Video via the app.
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Thanks for the try. Well Amazon makes it hard to find it. You first need to download their own AppStore app through their website, then download Prime Instant Video via the app.
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Thanks for the info, it didn't occur to me that the app would be in Amazon's own app store.
I'll try it out sometime this week.
Amazon offers no support for "Tablets" outside of their Kindle/fire line. That's not saying it can't be done I have it up and running on both of my MOJOs. Problem is I don't remember exactly what I did. I know I had to get the Amazon Phone (not the tablet) .apk from Aptoide. If you Google "Amazon Prime for Tablets" you should find what you are looking for. If not I will see if I can't recall exactly how I did it.
Found Workaround!
Found Workaround!
1. Install Flash Player and the Dolphin browser
2. Steps found on: www (dot) the-digital-reader (dot) com/nates-reviews/stream-amazon-instant-videos-android-tablet/
Press the dolphin icon in the menu bar at the top of the screen (see image one below).
Select the settings icon (see image two below).
Choose the customize option (see image three below).
Select the user agent option (see image four below).
Set the user agent to desktop, and then press the back button. (Don't leave the settings menu)
Scroll down and select the Web Content option (see image six below).
Find the Flash option and select it (see image seven below).
Change it from off to either Always On or On Demand
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I wish it could work directly via the Prime Instant Video, but this makes my MOJO more useful than just playing ASPHALT 8: AIRBORNE.
http://the-digital-reader.com/nates-reviews/stream-amazon-instant-videos-android-tablet/
Good link:good:
Best advice, it's too soon to shell out a ton of money for this technology.
I spent hours on end sniping a Android ADT-1 on eBay. I opted for this model because of the specs. Yes it runs Amazon prime video, but you're stuck using the dolphin browser. It works perfectly... But I already have a computer or laptop or tablet that I can connect to my TV. It makes no sense to not have the lean back experience.
To you video streamers out there and want for sure access to all the headline apps, just get the Amazon Fire TV or the stick. I own the stick and it's great. But wish I had the usb port for more flexibility.
Sent from my LG-VS985 adorned w/ Illusion ROM
You're not wrong. The device becomes an extra load if you end up using your computer most of the time to access Prime.
However, I got my MOJO while it was selling on Newegg for $99.00 couple of months ago. This was a bargain worth the purchase.
I have the 2017 Shield.
I have used BBCIplayer in the US on many Android devices over the years. I usually install from apk or a British Google Play account, and then use a smart DNS service (smart DNS sends the proper signals through a VPN so the BBC server sees me as being in the UK, but the actual video is not sent through the VPN. Except for the limited purpose, the device has a US ip address.)
For every device except the Shield, once the Iplayer app is installed, it stays installed and visible.
The Shield has its own Nvidia made version of Iplayer (the regular version does not work with Google TV.) I installed this once from the Google Play store with a UK Google Play account. It worked fine, then disappeared after a while. I can now get it to work by using a copy of the Nvidia Iplayer apk that I downloaded from the internet - I click on the apk in file manager and then click on the "market" option rather than the "install" option. I am then given a screen where I can "enable" the Iplayer, and it then appears again as a usable app.
If I go into settings when the app is enabled it shows as a system app, rather than a downloaded app (as does the proprietary version of the Amazon video player.)
One of the reasons that I like Android is that it has less of the "big brothery" stuff than IOS (or a Roku, for that matter.) So it pisses me off that the device I paid for is actively frustrating my watching what I want to watch with an app which is on the machine. I'm not saying that Nvidia should be providing me with a VPN connection, but on the other hand it shouldn't be actively blocking me from what I want to do.
Short of hooking up to a VPN 24/7,any ideas as to how to stop this disabling of the app?
I want to try this.. Brit now in Germany. I installed express vpn on my shield but didn't look for iplayer yet.
I assumed I would need vpn set to UK all the time I wish to use BBC then disconnect vpn for normal use.
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From Nvidia :
The BBC iPlayer app is only available inside the UK. If you are not located in that location or have recently moved out of the UK then the app will no longer be available from the main menu of SHIELD Android TV.
If you are located in the UK, please ensure that Location Services is enabled. To do so, navigate to the Settings menu and then into the Personal->Location menu and ensure it is enabled.
If you prefer not to use Location Services, please ensure that the device language selection is set to "English (United Kingdom) (GB)". To do so, navigate to the Settings menu and then into the Preferences->Language menu and select the language from the list.
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so:
Disabled Location
Set English UK Language
Reboot
Enjoy
Tested
install kodi then install the iplayer plugin
afgok said:
install kodi then install the iplayer plugin
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if you are outside the UK it still won't work without VPN - at least not from Germany
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if you are outside the UK it still won't work without VPN - at least not from Germany
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read the OP its pretty obvious he is using vpn hes in the USA what he wants is a work around for the app being disabled because its not licesensed for use outside the UK hence my post:good:
Hi, after battling with the same issue for some time on the 2015 shield, I've been able to work out a solution;
I've posted the solution up here;
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1011733/shield-tv/how-to-fix-the-disappearing-bbc-iplayer-app-for-out-of-region-/
In-case it gets taken down for any reason, the solution is to extract out the APK of the iplayer system app (using ES file explorer on the shield TV), then pull the resulting APK into "APK Editor Pro" and then modify the app name and package name to create a new APK (making sure the package name doesn't have iplayer in it) and then sideload it onto the shield TV.
This way when the shield is booted, only the inbuilt iplayer app is disabled, but not the modified cloned app.
I expect this same process to work with many other inbuilt apps on the shield TV that might be disabling out of region.
Hope this helps someone!
Hi Watsonash, I scanned the apk you've kindly shared for the disappearing iplayer & it's infected with malware; I checked it with both VirusTotal and NVISO APKScan...
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Hi Watsonash, I scanned the apk you've kindly shared for the disappearing iplayer & it's infected with malware; I checked it with both VirusTotal and NVISO APKScan...
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hi, those products must be reporting false positives. As said I simply used "APK Editor Pro" to change the information, so unless this in injecting malware (which I'd say is most definitely not the case). I described the process so there is nothing stopping you from taking the exact same approach yourself and generating the modified apk yourself. I just installed Virustotal and it said the apk simply wasn't in its database (which is correct as APK Editor Pro has to resign the app as part of the packaging process).
Hi Watsonash, I aplogize, I should have clarified in my original comment that I didn't think you were purposely putting that apk out there with malware; I was just trying to be brief in my comment, which isn't something that comes naturally, as you'll see... My reasons for posting were to let you know that a scan dectected malware so you could look into why that was & fix it - that being said, every day is a new school day for me, because I wasn't aware of the false positive thing until you mentioned it. Now I understand that it's not something that you can"fix"and it isn't likely infected. I don't know how to modify anything - the only knowledge I have is knowing where to look to find clever people like you who do the work to fix annoying issues like the iplayer disappearing. I am eternally grateful for people like you who figure these things out for people like me & to have learned something new about the false positive issue; I was stupidly thinking that since two different websites showed positives that something was there, but now that I've read into a bit, I've clued in that the majority of the actual antivirus programs on both sites marked it clear. I see now that there are many variables taken into account when these programs come up with a result that doesn't look good.
Again, I apologize; this is why I usually just read & then research & never post comments - I should stick to doing that! Thank you for figuring out this fix; it's very much appreciated!
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I have the 2017 Shield.
I have used BBC Iplayer in the US on many Android devices over the years. I usually install from apk or a British Google Play account, and then use a smart DNS service (smart DNS sends the proper signals through a VPN so the BBC server sees me as being in the UK, but the actual video is not sent through the VPN. Except for the limited purpose, the device has a US ip address.)
For every device except the Shield, once the Iplayer app is installed, it stays installed and visible.
The Shield has its own Nvidia made version of Iplayer (the regular version does not work with Google TV.) I installed this once from the Google Play store with a UK Google Play account. It worked fine, then disappeared after a while. I can now get it to work by using a copy of the Nvidia Iplayer apk that I downloaded from the internet - I click on the apk in file manager and then click on the "market" option rather than the "install" option. I am then given a screen where I can "enable" the Iplayer, and it then appears again as a usable app.
If I go into settings when the app is enabled it shows as a system app, rather than a downloaded app (as does the proprietary version of the Amazon video player.)
One of the reasons that I like Android is that it has less of the "big brothery" stuff than IOS (or a Roku, for that matter.) So it pisses me off that the device I paid for is actively frustrating my watching what I want to watch with an app which is on the machine. I'm not saying that Nvidia should be providing me with a VPN connection, but on the other hand it shouldn't be actively blocking me from what I want to do.
Short of hooking up to a VPN 24/7,any ideas as to how to stop this disabling of the app?
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Sorry for bringing up an old topic. Anyone use smart dns for BBC iPlayer on smart TV?
I want to stream it to my TV without VPN. Also how to install BBC iPlayer application to smart TV if iam outside UK now?