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In this tutorial we will explore adding GPS functionality to the Kindle Fire HD 7" or the Kindle Fire HD 8.9". This idea began about 1 year ago and has gone through several changes to adapt to the current Kindle platform. You DO NOT need a WiFi router or need to be connected to WiFi. This method uses WiFi to transmit GPS Data to the Kindle Fire.We attempt to keep this tutorial updated regularly - adding information from the end users experience. We have recently upgraded the storage servers to increase uptime, you now have two options for the downloads both are ad free. Option one is a Dropbox Storage Server and Option two is a Ubuntu One Storage Server, if one is under maintenance you may use the other download link. When you are done with the tutorial, please take the time to post feedback, this is very important to us - without your feedback, we have no way of knowing if we are doing our job. Finally, if you feel we did a decent job, please think about donating to us using the "Donate to Me" button - this is how we make a living, without your kind donations we would no longer be able to do this for a living.
Prerequisites:
1. You will need a Phone that has GPS with the Kindle Fire HD
2. Rooted Kindle HD
That method does work on the Kindle Fire HD 7" and HD 8.9" and is a method that was developed for the original Kindle Fire, it is quite simple, if you want to play a bit here it is:
Step 1: Download and Install SQL Lite Manager: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...qleditor&hl=en
Step 2: Download and Install Tether GPS (Preferred Method): https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...mptonsoft.tgps
Step 3: Enter the following commands through ADB:
Code:
adb kill-server
adb start-server
adb devices
If you see a Serial Number, than proceed. If you do not see a number please review our ADB USB Driver Install located in our Root tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35957305
Code:
adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
copy settings.db settings.bak
sqlite3 settings.db "update secure set value=1 where name='mock_location';"
adb push settings.db /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
adb reboot
Step 4: After the Kindle Fire restarts you should be ready to tether! Connect your Kindle Fire to your phone's WiFi, launch the TetherGPS server on your phone, and launch the TetherGPS client on your Kindle Fire. Install Google Maps and Earth http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2069859
Alternative Method: Purchase Root Explorer from the Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...e.rootexplorer
ALT Step 1: Use Root Explorer and SQL Lite Manager to open /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db
Code:
change 'mock_location' from '0' to '1'
ALT Step 2: Restart your KF.
Prokennexusa - New Series - The Noob Express Series
To All-
We have listened to all of you, thank you to everyone in XDA Developers for your time and feedback, we are launching a new series for the more advanced and for the people who like quick and dirty tutorials. The new series will be called, The Noob (Simple) Express Series. The idea is to take our core steps and place it into a tutorial, drilling down the steps to 75% of the original tutorial. So, if we have the Root Kindle Fire and it is 10 steps long, we plan to make the new tutorial only 4 steps long.
We will begin to deploy the new series next week. Thank you again! :good:
Dose it means that I have to connect my phone's wifi network before I use Kindle Fire HD7's GPS?
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - Do I Need WiFi -
dustpop said:
Dose it means that I have to connect my phone's wifi network before I use Kindle Fire HD7's GPS?
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dustpop,
This is a great question dustpop. No, this idea does not need to be connected to WiFi to function as designed. Tether GPS reacts as a 'Router' so you connect your Kindle to Your phone through a WiFi single. Having said this, your phone becomes what is equal to, a WiFi Access Point without Internet. We also have a Bluetooth version we will be posting for people that prefer a Bluetooth connection over WiFi.
Having said this, since it is not dependent on a Internet connection, you are able to hike, ski, walk, etc with the Kindle and use it for navigation while out and about.
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
To All -
We just added an optional BlueTooth method for those that prefer Bluetooth over WiFi. The Bluetooth tether does have less battery consumption over WiFi.
prokennexusa said:
To All -
We just added an optional BlueTooth method for those that prefer Bluetooth over WiFi. The Bluetooth tether does have less battery consumption over WiFi.
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Does that mean it will work with bluetooth gps dongles? Or do you need a full fledged device to supply the gps?
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - GPS Dongle
Geekybiker said:
Does that mean it will work with bluetooth gps dongles? Or do you need a full fledged device to supply the gps?
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Geekybiker,
Thank you for posting the question. Yes, this package will work with Bluetooth GPS devices or dongles although we have not tested everyone on the market. We had success with an older US Global Sat BT368 - they cost about $60. I suspect most will function without a hitch.
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
To All-
We have updated all our links to include two download options:
1. Dropbox
2. Ubuntu One
If one of our storage servers is down, you have an alternate to choose from - either link will download the exact same package, we have done this for redundancy.
Re: [ROOT][HOW TO] Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Versi
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
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kAramaicns98 said:
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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I can't get it to install from google play either? States it won't work on kfhd so won't install?
Any thoughts?
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kstephens98 said:
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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kstephens98,
The company made a change to their software, let me see if we can obtain the older copy. In the mean time, follow the instructions for the WiFi version, this works flawlessly.
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
kgyuszko said:
I can't get it to install from google play either? States it won't work on kfhd so won't install?
Any thoughts?
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kgyuszko,
We are working with the developer to solve the problem, in the mean time use the WiFi Version, this works flawlessly. We will get you a copy to test.
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - App Options
kstephens98 said:
Bluetooth gps wont install, how did you get it to install?
Sent from my KFTT using Tapatalk 2
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kstephens98,
As promised, we got you several choices to try on the Kindle - be sure you enable Mock Location (on the Kindle) per the instructions.
***WE HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO TEST THESE APPS - WE USE THE PREFERRED METHOD***
First attempt to install the app, if the install fails, move the from the /sdcard/Download folder to /system/app and change the permissions to: User: Read Write Group: Read and Others: Read - reboot and test each application. If the app fails to work, go back to /system/app and remove the application.
Step 2.1: Download and Install Googoo Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.2: Download and Install Mobilej Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.3: Download and Install Turboirc Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
*These apps are designed to connect a Bluetooth GPS Device to the Kindle Fire like the Dual XGPS150A - the 3 apps are NOT designed to connect a phone GPS to your Kindle Fire.
Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version - Bth App Options
kgyuszko said:
I can't get it to install from google play either? States it won't work on kfhd so won't install?
Any thoughts?
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kgyuszko,
As promised, we got you several choices to try on the Kindle - be sure you enable Mock Location (on the Kindle) per the instructions.
***WE HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO TEST THESE APPS - WE USE THE PREFERRED METHOD***
First attempt to install the app, if the install fails, move the from the /sdcard/Download folder to /system/app and change the permissions to: User: Read Write Group: Read and Others: Read - reboot and test each application. If the app fails to work, go back to /system/app and remove the application.
Step 2.1: Download and Install Googoo Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.2: Download and Install Mobilej Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.3: Download and Install Turboirc Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
*These apps are designed to connect a Bluetooth GPS Device to the Kindle Fire like the Dual XGPS150A - the 3 apps are NOT designed to connect a phone GPS to your Kindle Fire.
prokennexusa said:
kgyuszko,
As promised, we got you several choices to try on the Kindle - be sure you enable Mock Location (on the Kindle) per the instructions.
***WE HAVE NOT HAD TIME TO TEST THESE APPS - WE USE THE PREFERRED METHOD***
First attempt to install the app, if the install fails, move the from the /sdcard/Download folder to /system/app and change the permissions to: User: Read Write Group: Read and Others: Read - reboot and test each application. If the app fails to work, go back to /system/app and remove the application.
Step 2.1: Download and Install Googoo Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Googoo Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.2: Download and Install Mobilej Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Mobilej Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
OR
Step 2.3: Download and Install Turboirc Bluetooth GPS (Alternative Method)*: Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Dropbox) or Turboirc Bluetooth GPS App (Ubuntu One)
*These apps are designed to connect a Bluetooth GPS Device to the Kindle Fire like the Dual XGPS150A - the 3 apps are NOT designed to connect a phone GPS to your Kindle Fire.
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Thanks for the quick response, however I have a question.
My mobile is blackberry curve, and does not support tethering (gggrrrr!!), hense the 'hope' that bluetooth connection via phone would work. I assume from your response this is not possible, or I am having a noob moment here??
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
kgyuszko said:
Thanks for the quick response, however I have a question.
My mobile is blackberry curve, and does not support tethering (gggrrrr!!), hense the 'hope' that bluetooth connection via phone would work. I assume from your response this is not possible, or I am having a noob moment here??
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kgyuszko,
Blackberry is a proprietary OS named BlackBerry Device Software v5 - this tutorial is designed for Android Ice Cream Sandwich or Jelly Bean Tablets and Phones. Blackberry is limited to Blackberry only apps and services.
Sorry!:crying:
KFHD 8.9 Doesn't Like Bluetooth GPS
Chris,
I'm having some weirdness with the bluetooth apps on my KFHD 8.9.
- GooGoo bluetooth would not install from either /sdcard/download or from /system/app.
- turboirc.btgps.apk installed. But I lost the pull-down menu (necessary to enable bluetooth, etc.) and the bottom nav menu - they are enabled for about second after boot, then they 'autohide' and are no longer available. Other apps work fine, but it's difficult to get back 'home' without a reboot.
- mobilej installed as well but also killed the menus.
Mobilej does have a 'settings' prompt that activated when it determined that bluetooth wasn't enabled, so I was able to enable the bluetooth radio from the app. I am able to see the TomTom MKII bluetooth GPS, and can enter the GPS' ID number when attempting to connect, but get a 'not compatible' error
Two questions - anyone know the app in /system/app that I might be able to run to regain the menus? Is there an app or file or database one can access to uninstall an app without access to the pull-down menu?
Sigh...time for another complete restore.
Add Bluetooth GPS To The Kindle Fire HD - Kindle Fire 8.9" build.prop
Slimepuppy said:
Chris,
I'm having some weirdness with the bluetooth apps on my KFHD 8.9.
- GooGoo bluetooth would not install from either /sdcard/download or from /system/app.
- turboirc.btgps.apk installed. But I lost the pull-down menu (necessary to enable bluetooth, etc.) and the bottom nav menu - they are enabled for about second after boot, then they 'autohide' and are no longer available. Other apps work fine, but it's difficult to get back 'home' without a reboot.
- mobilej installed as well but also killed the menus.
Mobilej does have a 'settings' prompt that activated when it determined that bluetooth wasn't enabled, so I was able to enable the bluetooth radio from the app. I am able to see the TomTom MKII bluetooth GPS, and can enter the GPS' ID number when attempting to connect, but get a 'not compatible' error
Two questions - anyone know the app in /system/app that I might be able to run to regain the menus? Is there an app or file or database one can access to uninstall an app without access to the pull-down menu?
Sigh...time for another complete restore.
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Slimepuppy,
Damn software developers! Why do they have to make apps that beak devices! I am removing the Bluetooth option since it clearly does not work.
Sorry it had to be you! The software must have added something to the build.prop - can you get to Google Play Store? If yes, download and install build.prop Editor then open the editor and look at the last lines, it will be obvious what has been inserted. I have attached an original HD 8.9" build.prop to this response.
If I understand you correctly, you have removed the software, and since the removal you have lost the status bars, correct? Using ES File Explorer, take a peek at the /system/ folder, do you see a file named build.bak or something like this name? If yes, there is the backup build.prop.
prokennexusa said:
Slimepuppy,
Damn software developers! Why do they have to make apps that beak devices! I am removing the Bluetooth option since it clearly does not work.
Sorry it had to be you! The software must have added something to the build.prop - can you get to Google Play Store? If yes, download and install build.prop Editor then open the editor and look at the last lines, it will be obvious what has been inserted. I have attached an original HD 8.9" build.prop to this response.
If I understand you correctly, you have removed the software, and since the removal you have lost the status bars, correct? Using ES File Explorer, take a peek at the /system/ folder, do you see a file named build.bak or something like this name? If yes, there is the backup build.prop.
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No worries Chris - it's a fun way to learn! The tools work for some - I just need to work through my newbness.
Thanks for the build.prog info and the link - I'll do some exploring.
Andy
edit... just to clarify, the status bar buttons (back, home,search, etc.) disappeared after installing the bluetooth app. I wasn't able to delete the software as the Fire's pull-down menu and navigation buttons disappear when the bluetooth apps are installed. Once I reboot the Kindle, I can run any app I wish - once - but cannot close it to open another app (unless the app has an exit function) as there's no 'home' or 'back' button. The bottom status bar is there in the form of a black bar that's apparently still reserved, but there are no buttons. The top pull-down menu does not function either. There's no backup build.prop file in /system.
The process appears to work for the KFHD 7 so it's probably good to keep the option available.
If anyone's got these working on a KF HD 8.9, I'd like to hear from them - that'll let me know that I'm the problem and not the app. Thanks!
Add WiFi GPS To The Kindle Fire HD Series Noob (Simple) Version
Slimepuppy said:
No worries Chris - it's a fun way to learn! The tools work for some - I just need to work through my noobness.
Thanks for the build.prog info and the link - I'll do some exploring.
Andy
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Slimepuppy,
Let's enjoy the weekend and get back to the software on Monday. I will be interested to see what we have to change with the Google Play Store install.
Let us know if you need any more help.
I just received this watch yesterday, bought it through Aliexpress (search "SWatch K2" or "Kingelon K2").
Review: http://www.gizmochina.com/2014/05/22/star-kingelon-review-of-smart-watch-android-os-4-2/
@@ Pandawill also stock this now @@
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP3q_ZIZkYM&feature=kp
This is a complete replica of the Galaxy Gear. Build quality is excellent, looks like they use all the same screen, shell and band (with camera) of the original GG. Sealed non-replacable battery in a relatively thin body (about 11mm, same as GG1).
It uses MTK6572, has 4G ROM (about 1.1G usable), 512MB RAM. Pity there is no microSD slot to expand the memory.
It has only one button (to switch on watch / wake screen, and be the Home button). To navigate, swipe down from top = back, swipe up from bottom = menu.
There is a true Android 4.2.2 device and not some cheapo phonewatch with Java apps. There is access to Developer's options and USB Debugging (mine was set "on" already). This allows use of ADB to install apks.
No there is no Google Play store, no built-in web browser or video player. I am sure you can install these apps manually (I dunno how to install the Google Play package and I dont intend to do that).
Yes there is wifi, bluetooth (connects to my BT keyboard and working) and GPS (not tested).
I have not really tried out the apps, but they are pretty standard ones. I have also not tested the connection manager to the phone.
What I have done is so far are:
(1) Root the watch - after many failures using MTK Droid Tools, Framaroot, eroot etc., a friend gave me a tip about this chinese root tool called Kingroot. It is very successful in rooting most if not all chinese phones particularly those using Mediatek chips.
It installs its own version of superuser called kinguser, and its own version of su binaries. I thought what the heck lets give it a try, and it rooted the watch on the first run, and has no problem since.
Kingroot download page (Google translate) - choose "Kingroot PC ..." version
The program is in chinese. Installation was full of funky unreadable characters but most of the responses eg yes / no are the highlighted buttons. After installation, there is only one button to press. Just like all other one-click root programs, enable USB debugging on the watch, plug into USB cable and click the button, and it will do it all for you. Your watch should have rebooted when the process finishes.
(2) Back up the firmware using MTK Droid Tools + SP Flash tools - I followed this guide:
http://pinoyscreencast.net/how-to/get-full-rom-dump-stock-rom-mt6572-mediatek-smartphones-using-spft-mtk-droid-root-tools/
CONCLUSION:
This is a great find!! Excellent build quality, lightyears ahead of ZGPAX and SmartQ ZWatch. The hardware is similar to the Omate Truesmart / InWatch Z, except it is 4G ROM / 512 RAM with about 1.1Gb internal memory usable. I can live with this for the price of < USD 100.
You should go and buy this watch now because it is going to sell like hot potatoes. I am not going to test all the apps or answer questions about them, because they should work the same as Omate TS.
I am NOT a developer so dont ask me to do this and that cuz I dont know how to. I only back up the firmware in case I screw the watch up.
Hope that someone more knowledgeable would buy this watch to tweak and develop it. Then you can ask him questions.
I noticed this watch as well a couple of days ago. It looks pretty good, but the thing that still concerns me is the capacity of the battery, which is only 350mAh.. What are your experiences with the battery life so far?
was looking at getting one of these.
few questions:
is the camera quity okay?
are the photos saved to the phone or on the watch?
is the watch readable outside?
thanks bud
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Bought one waiting for it
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!! Major setback !!
!! MAJOR SETBACK !!
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Thank you doner03 for the solution - keyboard on smartphone will automatically pop up when you need to type something eg. click on writing aread of notepad app, when watch is connected to phone by BT and SWatch manager (smartphone companion) app running.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53405588&postcount=16
(1) Don't bother installing a virtual keyboard on the watch - there is no input menu in Settings to change keyboard settings and set default keyboard. If you use a keyboard switcher app eg. Quick Keyboard Switch, it will force close when you run it.
(2) Although BT keyboard works with the watch, once you install SWatch manager app, the BT keyboards will stop working. You cannot delete the paired BT keyboard from the BT menu, and if you paired BT keyboard and your smartphone, it may make SWatch manager stop working. If you can use your phone to type on the watch, there is no point pairing your watch with another BT keyboard anyway.
timtop said:
!! MAJOR SETBACK !!
The watch does not come with any virtual (onscreen) keyboard. I also discover it is NOT possible to use an onscreen keyboard, because the input functionality has been removed by the manufacturer:
If you go to Settings, there is only "Language" (normally this says "Language and Input" in the usual Android devices). There are no options to enable, change settings on, and set default to keyboards.
I googled and found a post describing how to use ADB shell to enable and set (as default) keyboards. I followed the instruction but it does not work.
I asked in that same forum (the respected Android Stack Overflow website), and I got an answer confirming my suspicion that this function has been removed on this watch.
It is not as simple as the access menu has been hidden or missing.
It would be nice to have an onscreen keyboard, and I guess either BT keyboard or phone keyboard via the phone companion app have to do!
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i have this watch i just installed google search .apk and use the voice typing on search bars it doesnt always work but most of the time it does
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92jacko said:
was looking at getting one of these.
few questions:
is the camera quity okay?
are the photos saved to the phone or on the watch?
is the watch readable outside?
thanks bud
Sent from my C5303 using Tapatalk
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yes camera is nice (5mp)
photos are saved to watch but can very easy be beamed to phone with a click threw manager app (comes with watch) same with video
yes the screen is the same quality as of the gear it is ok outside
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UntoldStories said:
I noticed this watch as well a couple of days ago. It looks pretty good, but the thing that still concerns me is the capacity of the battery, which is only 350mAh.. What are your experiences with the battery life so far?
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full charge and with you not playing with it every min last about 6 hours or less give or take heavy use (Pandora running) under 5
Keyboard is a BIG problem
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Thank you doner03 for the solution - keyboard on smartphone will automatically pop up when you need to type something eg. click on writing aread of notepad app, when watch is connected to phone by BT and SWatch manager app running.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53405588&postcount=16
(1) Don't bother installing a virtual keyboard on the watch - there is no input menu in Settings to change keyboard settings and set default keyboard. If you use a keyboard switcher app eg. Quick Keyboard Switch, it will force close when you run it.
(2) Although BT keyboard works with the watch, once you install SWatch manager app, the BT keyboards will stop working. You cannot delete the paired BT keyboard from the BT menu, and if you paired BT keyboard and your smartphone, it may make SWatch manager stop working. If you can use your phone to type on the watch, there is no point pairing your watch with another BT keyboard anyway.
timtop said:
I dont believe it, THERE IS NO VIRTUAL KEYBOARD in the SWatch Manager (smartphone companion)!! And why the FRAK did they take keyboard input access away from the watch so that we cant install KBs outselves?
How the hell do I type?? (sorry voice search is slow inaccurate and need BT connection). Without KB, you cannot use the watch to browse the internet or make notes etc.
The SmartDevice (maker of SmartQ ZWatch) scores in SW development - they actually think and add useful things such as (1) keyboard input (through the phone and watch companion) and (2) "auto screen on / show time when you raise your wrist to look at the watch" (by gyro sensors).
(1) keyboard problem - although I can pair BT keyboards with the watch, as soon as I pair the smartphone with SWatchManager app, I cannot get the BT keyboards to pair and work anymore.
(2) auto screen on / show time when you look at the watch - I tried both "Autoscreen on off" and "Gravity Screen" from Play store, which should provide this function. However, both apps force close when I run them. I suspect the watch only has simple gravity sensor but not the more sophisticated accelerometer and/or gyroscopic sensors.
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well my google voice search is very accurate on this watch it just doesnt work on all apps it does on facebook in the watch and chrome browser and it does not require bt it required wifi on
coolkid893 said:
i have this watch i just installed google search .apk and use the voice typing on search bars it doesnt always work but most of the time it does
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How do you install apk's on this watch?
timtop said:
(2) auto screen on / show time when you look at the watch - I tried both "Autoscreen on off" and "Gravity Screen" from Play store, which should provide this function. However, both apps force close when I run them. I suspect the watch only has simple gravity sensor but not the more sophisticated accelerometer and/or gyroscopic sensors.
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You might need to install an older or earlier version of "Autoscreen on off" and "Gravity Screen" if available, search for it via google. You won't get it from the default app store.
Earlier version might not force close.
timtop said:
i just received this watch yesterday, bought it through aliexpress (search "swatch k2" or "kingelon k2").
Review: http://www.gizmochina.com/2014/05/22/star-kingelon-review-of-smart-watch-android-os-4-2/
@@ pandawill also stock this now @@
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ap3q_zizkym&feature=kp
this is a complete replica of the galaxy gear. Build quality is excellent, looks like they use all the same screen, shell and band (with camera) of the original gg. Sealed non-replacable battery in a relatively thin body (about 11mm, same as gg1).
It uses mtk6572, has 2g rom (about 1.1g usable), 512mb ram. Pity there is no microsd slot to expand the memory.
It has only one button (to switch on watch / wake screen, and be the home button). To navigate, swipe down from top = back, swipe up from bottom = menu.
There is a true android 4.2.2 device and not some cheapo phonewatch with java apps. There is access to developer's options and usb debugging (mine was set "on" already). This allows use of adb to install apks.
No there is no google play store, no built-in web browser or video player. I am sure you can install these apps manually (i dunno how to install the google play package and i dont intend to do that).
Yes there is wifi, bluetooth (connects to my bt keyboard and working) and gps (not tested).
I have not really tried out the apps, but they are pretty standard ones. I have also not tested the connection manager to the phone.
What i have done is so far are:
(1) root the watch - after many failures using mtk droid tools, framaroot, eroot etc., i came across the omate truesmart root tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2713183
this is the only root tool that works on this watch, probably because the ts (aw414) uses the same mtk6572 and android 4.2.2. I used root checker to make sure root is working.
(2) back up the firmware using mtk droid tools + sp flash tools - i followed this guide:
http://pinoyscreencast.net/how-to/get-full-rom-dump-stock-rom-mt6572-mediatek-smartphones-using-spft-mtk-droid-root-tools/
after the rom dump process went through smoothly, i tried to reload the backup firmware: All the different parts of the firmware are there except "uboot.img". The author of the above guide also mentioned this file was missing, but he found out that it was renamed to something else. In my rom dump, there is no additional file which is unaccounted for and might be the image file. I dunno if you absolutely need this "uboot.img" to unbrick the watch.
Conclusion:
This is a great find!! Excellent build quality, lightyears ahead of zgpax and smartq zwatch. The hardware is similar to the omate truesmart / inwatch z, except it is 2g rom / 512 ram. I can live with this for the price of < usd 100.
You should go and buy this watch now because it is going to sell like hot potatoes. I am not going to test all the apps or answer questions about them, because they should work the same as omate ts.
I am not a developer so dont ask me to do this and that cuz i dont know how to. I only back up the firmware in case i screw the watch up.
Hope that someone more knowledgeable would buy this watch to tweak and develop it. Then you can ask him questions.
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i am very knowledgeable with this watch and i warn you all do not try this root he is tellING you that works and iT very well might but the risk is exetremely high unless your a dev and will soft brick you phone even possibly hard brick please wait for a experienced dev makes a root tool and
ps if you soft bricked your watch doing this root
adb into your watch an erase cache and reboot
coolkid893 said:
i am very knowledgeable with this watch and i warn you all do not try this root he is tellING you that works and iT very well might but the risk is exetremely high unless your a dev and will soft brick you phone even possibly hard brick please wait for a experienced dev makes a root tool and
ps if you soft bricked your watch doing this root
adb into your watch an erase cache and reboot
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I lost root after doing factory reset, and I could not regain root using the same method (Omate Truesmart root tool).
However, a friend gave me a tip about this chinese root tool called Kingroot. It is very successful in rooting most if not all chinese phones particularly those using Mediatek chips.
It installs its own version of superuser called kinguser, and its own version of su binaries. I thought what the heck lets give it a try, and it rooted the watch on the first run, and has no problem since.
Kingroot download page (Google translate) - choose "Kingroot PC ..." version
The program is in chinese. Installation was full of funky unreadable characters but most of the responses eg yes / no are the highlighted buttons. After installation, there is only one button to press. Just like all other one-click root programs, enable USB debugging on the watch, plug into USB cable and click the button, and it will do it all for you. Your watch should have rebooted when the process finishes.
coolkid893 said:
i am very knowledgeable with this watch and i warn you all do not try this root he is tellING you that works and iT very well might but the risk is exetremely high unless your a dev and will soft brick you phone even possibly hard brick please wait for a experienced dev makes a root tool and
ps if you soft bricked your watch doing this root
adb into your watch an erase cache and reboot
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Just ordered one of these. any tips tricks or advice would be appreciated
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coolkid893 said:
i have this watch i just installed google search .apk and use the voice typing on search bars it doesnt always work but most of the time it does
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yes camera is nice (5mp)
photos are saved to watch but can very easy be beamed to phone with a click threw manager app (comes with watch) same with video
yes the screen is the same quality as of the gear it is ok outside
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full charge and with you not playing with it every min last about 6 hours or less give or take heavy use (Pandora running) under 5
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Hello,
How do you install google search on this watch
Thanks
bab1c said:
Hello,
How do you install google search on this watch
Thanks
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download the google search .apk (newest version) to phone (i like to use the download folder in phone its makes it easyer to find in phone) with your phone open the smanager app use remote file manager
click the three white dots at the top right click send file select sdcard0 then find were you placed the google search.apk (in my case i told it to go to teh download folder) in your phone
when you find the apk click it it will bluetooth transfer the apk to your watch when it is done
Part 2 go into your watch opens apps look for file manager in watch click phone storage look for were you put the search apk (remember i used the download folder) then click the apk then it will prompt you to install app click install the there you go
p.s dont install every app you see because some apps will crash the watch even popular apps (mostly apps that look at your contacts these apps really screw the watch up) skype works but contacts in watch will no longer work once installed (untill you uninstall)gmail works chrome works google maps works (do not turn on gps you can only look at the maps you can not do a gps search with google maps) it will crash the watch gps function is kinda of a joke in this watch
or
in watch under dev options turn on usb debugging
unplug then replug in the watch to pc it will ask to turn on usb storage click it then the watch files will pop up on the pc drag the apks to the watch then just follow
part 2
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akira712 said:
Just ordered one of these. any tips tricks or advice would be appreciated
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yes dont try to root it its pointless at this point and risky
install google search apk it is the only app that comes close to a keyboard that can work in this watch
do not leave wifi on in watch if your not using wifi it will kill the watch very fast
i know when you first get it its a new toy and your gonna play with it for awhile but they ship the watch completely dead so let it fully charger before you play and remember if you try to use this watch as a extra android device to browse the web or emails 30 times a day and not just as a watch it will only last about 4 hours if that
If anyone wants to type on a field on the swatch, when you are on it , on the swatch manager on the phone will open a window to type on the phone keyboard , it is not necesary to have a keyboard on the swatch
doner03 said:
If anyone wants to type on a field on the swatch, when you are on it , on the swatch manager on the phone will open a window to type on the phone keyboard , it is not necesary to have a keyboard on the swatch
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lol ya we know that but its a pain in the a** were talking about a keyboard in the watch
Can anyone verify this? Kingo root? I've tried everything frama root can't get to the method button Idk if it's DPI or what.
Major mayhem works perfect. Couldn't connect moga pro had idea if I could use hid mode that I could get the methods no luck.
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Picture I took with swatch
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So I fount a ton of interesting things about it I got it rooted and it appears to already have google framework just missing play store and and input the build prop also has a lot turned off anyone tried this? I hate to break but I even fount the time format and I believe it be changed from 24 to 12
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I'm just setting up a new office lounge.
At home I've used a Vizio Google TV (which has pass-thru HDMI) to control the TV, the Google TV box and the DVR cable box. I'd like to get a Nexus Player for the office but as it doesn't have HDMI switching, I'm wondering what people are doing to reduce the remote clutter?
The TV is a brand new Sony Smart TV (W790B) - unfortunately couldn't wait for an integrated Sony Android TV .
I presume the NP remote is BT so that creates an additional layer of complexity>
I've used some logitech universal remotes in the past which were "ok" but would love first-hand feedback.
mickliq said:
I'm just setting up a new office lounge.
At home I've used a Vizio Google TV (which has pass-thru HDMI) to control the TV, the Google TV box and the DVR cable box. I'd like to get a Nexus Player for the office but as it doesn't have HDMI switching, I'm wondering what people are doing to reduce the remote clutter?
The TV is a brand new Sony Smart TV (W790B) - unfortunately couldn't wait for an integrated Sony Android TV .
I presume the NP remote is BT so that creates an additional layer of complexity>
I've used some logitech universal remotes in the past which were "ok" but would love first-hand feedback.
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You could use a flirc receiver and use any IR control to control the NP.
I am using the Logitech Smart Control with it. There isn't an official profile for it yet but there is a working compatible profile for it. The only key I can't map to it is the menu button. Also, if you rapidly press the buttons, it sometimes loses the connection for a short time. Other than that, it's been awesome only having to use 1 remote!
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xaudiblex said:
I am using the Logitech Smart Control with it. There isn't an official profile for it yet but there is a working compatible profile for it. The only key I can't map to it is the menu button. Also, of you rapidly press the buttons, it sometimes louse's the connection for a short time. Other than that, it's been awesome only having to use 1 remote!
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Thank you for the great suggestion! Do you know how the Smart Control communicates with the NP? Is it by BT? What "compatible profile" did you use?
mickliq said:
Thank you for the great suggestion! Do you know how the Smart Control communicates with the NP? Is it by BT? What "compatible profile" did you use?
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The Smart Control has a unifying receiver that does both IR and bluetooth. This is where I got the steps to set it up.
Logitech | Forum Guide
Here is a copy and paste of what was said if you don't feel like accessing the link:
1. On the app, go to Harmony Setup > Add / Edit Devices & Activities > Devices > Add Device
2. Select 'Computer' from the list > Windows
3. Select 'Yes' when it asks you if you want to screate a new Activity with the newly added device.
4. Select devices to be included in your activity
5. Select 'Watch PC' for Activity Type
6. Once you've finished up selecting all the input for your devices, it will go into a bluetooh pairing mode to allow you to pair up the remote with the windows computer.
7. Navigate to Settings on your Nexus Player > Remotes & accessories > Add Accessory. Give it a few seconds and it should find a "Harmony Keyboard". Select it, and your'e done.
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Hi all
Cast screen is not working on g4 plus. Can anybody confirm if there is any additional setting. Thanks
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I used cast function last night on my moto g4. no extra setting at all. When you view the photo or video, the cast icon will appear automatically if there is any paired device nearby.
I paired it with my JBL pulse 2, it shows cast icon. But m not able to pair it witj my led
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you might need to sort out the pair process with your led even without playing anything.
i use google chrome. but i didn't install the chromecast app as what i did on my moto g1. but on my moto g4, it automatically found the chromecast.
you need to root your device.
1.Download Root Browser from play store.
2.Go to root directory > System folder > Open build.prop.
3.Add these two lines in the end :
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
persist.sys.wfd.virtual=1
4.Reboot your device.
5.Connect to your TV using wifi direct.
6.After connecting, go to Settings > Display > Cast.
7.You will see 3 dots on upper right of screen, tap it and tap "Enable Wireless Display".
8.Your TV will be listed there. Tap on it and Screen Casting will be started.
I tried adding the lines to build.prop however it is not allowing me to save it
Less than 5 minute fix to flawlessly cast my phone to pc!
wizard-dima said:
you need to root your device.
1.Download Root Browser from play store.
2.Go to root directory > System folder > Open build.prop.
3.Add these two lines in the end :
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
persist.sys.wfd.virtual=1
4.Reboot your device.
5.Connect to your TV using wifi direct.
6.After connecting, go to Settings > Display > Cast.
7.You will see 3 dots on upper right of screen, tap it and tap "Enable Wireless Display".
8.Your TV will be listed there. Tap on it and Screen Casting will be started.
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Cant thank you enough!
Spent an hour downloading and installing Intel and MS bloat on PC and some half dozen apps on the phone, but your solution took mere 4 minutes to get my phone cast on to PC flawlessly.
Build prop won't save after modification everytime it fails, please help
I do This all as you said ... But still is not connect to my LG tv
wizard-dima said:
you need to root your device.
1.Download Root Browser from play store.
2.Go to root directory > System folder > Open build.prop.
3.Add these two lines in the end :
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
persist.sys.wfd.virtual=1
4.Reboot your device.
5.Connect to your TV using wifi direct.
6.After connecting, go to Settings > Display > Cast.
7.You will see 3 dots on upper right of screen, tap it and tap "Enable Wireless Display".
8.Your TV will be listed there. Tap on it and Screen Casting will be started.
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As above all procedure .. its shows enable wireless display options and also shows a tv name too but after long waiting of connecting period ..its disappeared and not coonect to my LG Miracast TV
By Motorola Moto E 2 4g LTE CM 14.1 Nougat 7.1.1
Sorry for reviving an 18mo thread, but... I just received my Moto G5 Plus today, and to my surprise, the official position of Motorola/Lenovo is "It works only with Chromecast". That don't fly with me. So, I applied the two lines to the build.prop file as described above, and lo-and-behold, my Roku TLC TVs showed up just fine.
However, when I select them, I get a prompt telling me that Wifi is active and must be turned off. After accepting, the MG5 connects directly to the TV, excluding the wifi connection to my router. That means, it rolls over to LTE service.
Is there any fix to this? It's certainly better than no screen casting, and will work just fine when trying to show local phone content - but since I'm on a capped data plan, it would really suck to be casting YT videos in a home with 100mbps WIFI, and still be forced to use VZ LTE to show it.
I cant use cast too on my samsung tv
My understanding based on various forums:
I do not think it connects to LTE even if its asking for switching off wifi.
Android as an OS supports Miracast (direct mirroring protocol without common wifi router) since JellyBean. Although OS supports it, some android hardware devices cannot support Miracast without turning off wifi.
Nexus, Samsung S3,S4,S5... can support Miracast without turning off wifi in your mobile. But G4 Plus's hardware will be able to support Miracast only by turning off wifi. Hence they disabled it at the software level. So we have to enable it by rooting!
Miracast protocol does not require the mobile manufacturers to display "Miracast" logo and so nobody explicitly mentions it in their products. So no clear way to know if a device supports Miracast! But my understanding is that it is present in all android from jellybean and above (but hidden at the software level for some phones like G4 Plus because of hardware restriction that disconnects wifi while mirroring).
Some more observation which might be helpful:
Though Miracast is a common protocol, every company can have its own implementation! This means Miracast of my Samsung TV and Miracast of my G4 Plus may differ in implementation. You may ask what is the impact of different implementations - Will it work or not?
The impact is although TV and Mobile both supports Miracast (but having different implementations),they cannot connect directly without common wifi router !!!! (which is what miracast is supposed to do!!!)
My some Samsung mobile like S4567 can connect to Samsung TV without a common wifi router (same is the case for Sony and LG I think) -- This is because Samsung's own implementation of Miracast in both TV and mobile makes it to work without common wifi router.
build.prop can't be edited !
I tried to edit build.prep file, but it is not allowing me to make changes to that file. Please help !
Cast Screen does not work on LG TV
wizard-dima said:
you need to root your device.
1.Download Root Browser from play store.
2.Go to root directory > System folder > Open build.prop.
3.Add these two lines in the end :
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
persist.sys.wfd.virtual=1
4.Reboot your device.
5.Connect to your TV using wifi direct.
6.After connecting, go to Settings > Display > Cast.
7.You will see 3 dots on upper right of screen, tap it and tap "Enable Wireless Display".
8.Your TV will be listed there. Tap on it and Screen Casting will be started.
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Tried the suggested changes in build.prop (after rooting) but "cast"
doesn't work from mobile (LG Nexus 5, Marshmallow, hammerhead,
Android 6.0.1, US make) on a smart tv (LG 55UC970T) with a built-in
Chromecast, purchased in India. Content sharing works with third
party apps. Under Screen Share option on TV, mobile does show
the TV name '[LG]WebOS' but soon disappears without allowing
us to click. Tried including
wlan.wfd.hdcp=disable
in build.prop but no success. Kindly suggest a workaround. Thanks in advance
The build.prop patch worked. I had to make sure Root Explorer doesnt reset file permissions and ownership (otherwise camera and torch would stop working)
I added the lines in build.prop but it still doesn't list my Roku TV under Cast.
wizard-dima said:
you need to root your device.
1.Download Root Browser from play store.
2.Go to root directory > System folder > Open build.prop.
3.Add these two lines in the end :
persist.debug.wfd.enable=1
persist.sys.wfd.virtual=1
4.Reboot your device.
5.Connect to your TV using wifi direct.
6.After connecting, go to Settings > Display > Cast.
7.You will see 3 dots on upper right of screen, tap it and tap "Enable Wireless Display".
8.Your TV will be listed there. Tap on it and Screen Casting will be started.
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i know this thread is old but i cant save the changes when i try to edit the build prop. How can i save the changes? Please help me.
Build prop editor method WORKS
Recommended build prop method is working as perfect. My g4 did not have wireless display option earlier. After following this, everything worked flawlessly. Thanks xda and person who suggested the trick.
Welcome to the most extensive AT&T TV (formerly DirecTV Now) and Fire TV repository thread.
Over the last few years I have gathered various AT&T/DirecTV Now apks and other Fire TV apks.
My plan is to continue uploading the latest AT&T TV apk files and various Fire TV apps until they are officially available on the Shield TV.
Feel free to comment and request any Fire TV apks that I have not uploaded , I'll do my best to keep the apps up-to-date.
Since it's time consuming I may not update the less popular apps frequently. Unless someone requests it.
I want to thank anyone that contributed to the previous thread. Please continue to post any questions or issues you guys have .
Please read the FAQ some of your questions may already be answered.
Click Here to Download APKs
IMPORTANT INFOThe DTV Stream FireTV apk files no longer work on the Shield TV and various Android/Google TV devices.You will need to sideload the latest mobile apk file and install the icon apk from my mediafire link*** For future updates makes sure you just download the latest version from apkmirror ARM64-v8a if you have a Shield TV or ARM-v7a release if you have another Google/Android TV Device . ***Mobile APK ARM64-v8a
DIRECTV STREAM 4.0.28.36212 (arm64-v8a) (Android 7.1+) APK Download by AT&T Services, Inc. - APKMirror
www.apkmirror.com
Mobile APK ARM-v7a
DIRECTV 4.0.28.36212 (arm-v7a) (Android 7.1+) APK Download by AT&T Services, Inc. - APKMirror
DIRECTV 4.0.28.36212 (arm-v7a) (Android 7.1+) APK Download by AT&T Services, Inc. - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Icon APK
***For Android TV devices to install icon press + on home screen and add Direct TV Stream. On Google TV devices icon while automatically show up on home screen once APK file is installed***
DTV Stream Icon
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
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AT&T TV and WATCH TV RELEASE NOTES:
What's new in version 4.0.17.35261
•Performance improvements and bug fixes
•User Interface & Playback enhancements
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Spoiler: Disregard
IMPORTANT
Spoiler: Disregard
I have decide to release multiple versions of each released, please pick the best one for your device and needs.
*** Icon fix applied to HBR and Modified versions of app, untouched apps have zoomed icon. ***
Original Amazon APKs : Apk file pulled from fire stick 4K , untouched.
Modified APKs : Amazon app store verification removed.
HBR (high bitrate video/audio ) : Higher Video and Audio bit rates resulting in the best possible quality.
AT&T TV Android TV/ Fire TV FAQ
Which devices does this app work on?
Shield TV 2015/2017 Pro and non Pro versions, Nexus Player , Mi Box and other Android TV boxes .
Also confirmed that the app works on Sony Bravia Android TVs 2017 and up models, anything above version 2.0.13.05128 will require location spoofing on Sony TVs. Continue reading if you have questions about location spoofing
Q: Which version do I install modified unmodified or High Bitrate?
You can install either one, but they cannot be installed simultaneously.
Tip: if you have any other apps installed that require the amazon app store to be side loaded, use the _amazon version.
The higher bit rate apk has been tested to work on shield TV 2015/2017, it most likely works on other devices as well but i have not confirmed . If you have a low end device and limited bandwidth please use the DTV Now_Amazon apk. Also see .txt file in Higher Bitrate folder if you have questions.
I want to thank Veeco for discovering this mod. And IcerJo for beta testing the highbit apks for me .
and for additional bitrate testing done by IcerJo see post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78761171&postcount=372
Q : Why do you have a modified version, how is it different?
The modified version does not require the amazon app store to be installed. All that is removed from the modified version is the amazon app store verification.
No longer updated after version 2.0.15.02146 (Please see .txt file in the modified folder or read original post for more details)
Q: Cant log into the App getting Error 201
Check the email or password you are inputting. There may be an extra space in the email field.
For example: [email protected] com as opposed to [email protected]
Credit and Thanks for this tip goes to uicnren
Q: DirecTV Now Not Authorized Error Message
1. Remove Amazon App Store (if installed)
2. Clear Data and Cache
3. Settings -> Apps -> DirecTV Now -> Clear Data/Cache
4. Make sure you have the permissions set for the DirecTV app.
5. Settings -> Apps -> DirecTV Now -> Permissions -> Location (ON)
Credit and Thanks for this tip goes to Johnny14o
Q: I have no picture, sound or get a error 40 message. What should I do?
Some users have reported that running the modified version results in video and audio issues. If you are having such issues with the modified version, try the unmodified version.
Q: Live TV has no sound, but on demand works.
Check the audio settings from the shield settings menu, users have reported that turning of surround sound or adjusting other sound options helped them resolve the issue
Q: Application can’t determine location or won’t play any channel (Gray Screen).
Enable both storage and location permissions and also under location select use Wi-Fi to estimate location
Sometimes it may take multiple toggles for the new permissions to register and a device restart maybe required.
Or you may need to spoof your location if using other Android TV devices such as Sony X900e , MiBox, etc. See last below for Spoofing instructions
Q: How to spoof your Location?
See method#2 ,if you don’t want to purchase app cloner
Download app cloner and see video for steps.
. Credit goes to whiteboi-hakz for the video!
Location Spoofing is also necessary if you wan to run version 2.0.14.03143 and up on your Sony Android TVs .
Or if your Android TV device, fails to find your location even after you enabled the necessary settings and restarted the device multiple times. Once location is spoofed you do not need to re enable location and storage permissions.
Video on me using version .02146 on my Sony X900e with spoofed location.
App Cloner, is no longer available on the app store , see link to download. https://plus.google.com/communities/110152846393129525806
Premium features must be unlocked for location spoofing to work . Sideload the App Cloner apk and to purchase premium features search "App Cloner " on Google Play Store. Cost is $3.99
If you get cloned app is device locked message , re clone app but enable device lock and key in device # to do this go to
clone settings >launching options>device lock> put in the device #
Method #2
Credit and Thanks goes to marc.ientilucci
1. Enable Developer mode
2. Install Fake GPS ( link https://apkpure.com/fake-gps/com.blogspot.newapphorizons.fakegps )
3. In developer settings, choose the Fake GPS for mock locations
4. You will need the coordinates, so head over to google maps on your phone / pc and get the latitude and longitude of where you'd like to set your location.
5. Open the Fake GPS app and search - plug in your coordinates.
6. Click start
FIRE TV APPS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING ON SHIELD TV
-FOX Now
-A&E
-Adult Swim
-USA Network
-SyFy
-Discovery GO
-Velocity GO
UK Apps
-ITV
-All4
-My5
OFFICIAL ANDROID TV APPS AVAILABLE
- Philo
- NHL App
- NBC Sports
Thank You Bro! As usual I will do any needed testing! And will assist with anything needed!
Awesome-sauce!
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This apply to the FireTV app on Shield? Anyone know how to bring up stats for nerds on the Shield??
FS1 & FS2 are now in 1080P/60.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DirecTVNow/comments/9npmpx/fs1_fs2_are_now_in_1080p/
troyhough said:
This apply to the FireTV app on Shield? Anyone know how to bring up stats for nerds on the Shield??
FS1 & FS2 are now in 1080P/60.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DirecTVNow/comments/9npmpx/fs1_fs2_are_now_in_1080p/
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I don't see why it wouldn't and I'm sure if a update is required they will release it . But I'll upload it either way lol
Somewhat off topic but I also read a article recently that they were going to start beta testing again for VR . If they do we got to jump on it[emoji23]
Original article
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/directv-now-will-let-you-watch-four-concurrent-live-streams-in-2019/
"AT&T has not commented on plans to bring this new feature to other devices, but AT&T typically brings new features to most of the devices they support. Hopefully this new DIRECTV NOW beta will not be limited to AR headsets."
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Just an FYI,
Your modified (no Amazon Store) apk works on my 2018 Sony Bravia Android TV.
thecarp1975 said:
Just an FYI,
Your modified (no Amazon Store) apk works on my 2018 Sony Bravia Android TV.
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Added it to the FAQ thanks, did you have to use a location spoofer? I know in the past I've thread people had to use a location spoofer to get things to work
Sent from my Pixel 2
ACHILLES R32 said:
Added it to the FAQ thanks, did you have to use a location spoofer? I know in the past I've thread people had to use a location spoofer to get things to work
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No, I just made sure permissions were set first and location (via WiFi) was turned on.
Would you be so kind as to post the Fire TV version of Adult Swim? Would appreciate it greatly.
rmmech said:
Would you be so kind as to post the Fire TV version of Adult Swim? Would appreciate it greatly.
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Ill try and see if it works tonight
Unfortunately the app doesn't work with the shield tv. I get a Adobe access enabler missing error message.
Not sure how to resolve that , first time I have seen that error. I uploaded the file under the broken apps folder if you want to test it yourself. Go to main post for link
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What location should you use as a spoof, I'm getting the error can't stream to this location.
Lo_Phat said:
What location should you use as a spoof, I'm getting the error can't stream to this location.
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Here is the local channel search on their site. I would pick a popular city thats Eastern time , Central or Pacific. And go from there.
If you look through the other directv thread they have some apps that apparently work at spoofing the location. The posts were within the last month or two. I'll have to look at the thread over the weekend to see what apps worked
Channel locator DTV now
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packP...tId=att_cms_local_channels&_requestid=2711973
I would probably do NYC, LA .
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Couple posts I found from the old thread .
Credit goes to whiteboi-hakz and all others that contributed.
whiteboi-hakz said:
Ok found the best method for everyone to get around the location issues
Step 1 download app cloner
Step 2 put the dtv now apk on your phone (don't install it just put it on sd card)
Step 3 open app cloner and find your dtv now apk click it and under the privacy settings go-to spoof location
Set it where you want hit CLONE
Done! It won't be a issue ever again even with the future updates !
P.s app cloner is a paid app I suggest everyone buy it for future releases of dtv now
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IcerJo said:
After I enabled the location and storage my dtvnow has worked perfectly I didn't have to do anything else.
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whiteboi-hakz said:
I am outside the u.s hence why that was not working for me lol I live in the U.s just not there ATM so watching it outside was a trick [emoji848] but that method worked best and didn't require floater spoof etc
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Skyrocket2Paradise said:
How did you get around the device lock when its cloned on your phone but installed on the shield? Or did you manually enter the device id into the clone?
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whiteboi-hakz said:
Buy the premium features of app cloner
Then download the dtv now apk from the links in this thread
Put it on your mobile phone (don't install it on your phone just put on internal storage ) go-to app cloner open it
Go-to the file tab and click the + icon choose pick from file find your dtv now apk
It will open the settings for cloning then scroll down to privacy option click it go down to location spoof click it
Pick your location it will save it then click the tick to clone it
Once it's cloned go-to cloned apks tab hit the 3 dot menu on your cloned app and choose save file
Then move the apk to your usb stick via PC and install it on your shield and open it up delete any other dtv now apps off your shield
There should be no device lock now
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antigravity said:
You my friend are a legend. Latest version of the app now working down under. Many thanks!
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whiteboi-hakz said:
Your welcome mate enjoy! This method will work for the future updates also so just rinse and repeat when there's a new version uploaded here
---------- Post added at 08:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 PM ----------
I have a video done for you won't let me upload it here so I will upload to YouTube this week for you
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A new update may be around the corner. Looks like the mobile version got a update today
Sent from my Pixel 2
I have the premium app cloner and am trying to clone the mobile 2.0 apk but when I select spoof location the screen just flashes opens for a split sec then goes back to the same screen without giving me a chance to select a location. Any ideas what would cause this?
Do you need a legit DirectTV login for this app to work on Shield TV ?
Markeee said:
Do you need a legit DirectTV login for this app to work on Shield TV ?
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Yeah a subscription is required
Sent from my Pixel 2
sask3m said:
I have the premium app cloner and am trying to clone the mobile 2.0 apk but when I select spoof location the screen just flashes opens for a split sec then goes back to the same screen without giving me a chance to select a location. Any ideas what would cause this?
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Unfortunately I have not tried to use the cloner app. Hopefully whiteboi-hakz . Sees this post and replies lol
Sent from my Pixel 2