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[GUIDE] N64 Games with Wiimote - no root

Play with a Wiimote/Wii remote N64 games on Amazon Fire TV - no root
This box has more skills than I thought...
What you need:
- mouse (wukong app works good enough although it is in chinese- select in the square box with the 4 dots inside the third column and you have the mouse mode -https://lh3.ggpht.com/pXQ-tYDMTHS3OmbLFNTXKpOGwWuI02X87osJRf0NM34MJss3mul23LYBFDm227MBgII=h900)
- n64 oid http://www.emuparadise.me/Nintendo_64_Emulators/Android/N64oid%28Update%29/383 (i use vers. 2.7)
- bluez ime app (play store- sideload it) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hexad.bluezime&hl=de-
- Roms
What to do:
1. Install n64oid on aftv, install bluez ime on aftv
2. load a rom in n64oid
3. screen is at first start always black - push the settings/options button on aftv remote and select restart
4. Rom should load now - press settings again
5. select settings-> input method - disable virtual keyboard
6.Here comes the tricky part. Make sure bluez ime is installed. n64oid would ask you anyway now to install it.
Select Bluetooth gamepads-> controller 1 -> select device -scan!
7. Now you need the mouse. Be quick! Scan for devices . Press 1/2 on wiimote so it starts blinking.
8. Select the Wiimote with the mouse!!! you can't select it with the aftv remote.
9. Wiimote is still blinking: select device driver- Wiimote beta
10. Wiimote is still blinking: select connect
11. If everthing worked out: The wiimote stopped blinking and shows one blue dot. under connect it says "connected".
12. Congrats! You can now go to keymappings and you can remap the wiimote to a n64 controller. use a nunchuk if you want an analog stick.
13. Remap how you like - here is a Map of an original n64 controller http://www.gratuitousscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/controller_n64_diagram.jpg
14. Save your profile (I have a profile for a layout with nunchuk and without, since I dont need the nunchuk in Mario kart 64. )
15 If you want to add another wiimote repeat the same with controller 2. The second wiimote will also show only one blue dot - just as the first remote as controller 1 , dont worry about it)
Thats basicly it.
If you start the n64oid emulator next time, you have to connect the controller again by selecting connect and pressing 1/2. The device is saved. so the controller selected as number 1 has to be always the same! (there is a mac address)
Better gameplay:
Select settings-> audio video settings -> max frame skips - scroll to 1. I experienced better game play with no hick ups
Problems:
If the wiimote constantly blinks, although its connected, your aftv might be to far away. I had this at the beginnig and wondered why the connection broke up. This happens to me with controller number 2. Sometimes it still blinks and the gameplay works perfect, sometimes it breakes up. Maybe someone knows why. Sometimes this helped: kill the apps n64oid/bluez ime and restart again, or restarting the whole box.

magdap said:
Play with a Wiimote/Wii remote N64 games on Amazon Fire TV - no root
This box has more skills than I thought...
What you need:
- mouse (wukong app works good enough although it is in chinese- select in the square box with the 4 dots inside the third column and you have the mouse mode -https://lh3.ggpht.com/pXQ-tYDMTHS3OmbLFNTXKpOGwWuI02X87osJRf0NM34MJss3mul23LYBFDm227MBgII=h900)
- n64 oid http://www.emuparadise.me/Nintendo_64_Emulators/Android/N64oid%28Update%29/383 (i use vers. 2.7)
- bluez ime app (play store- sideload it) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hexad.bluezime&hl=de-
- Roms
What to do:
1. Install n64oid on aftv, install bluez ime on aftv
2. load a rom in n64oid
3. screen is at first start always black - push the settings/options button on aftv remote and select restart
4. Rom should load now - press settings again
5. select settings-> input method - disable virtual keyboard
6.Here comes the tricky part. Make sure bluez ime is installed. n64oid would ask you anyway now to install it.
Select Bluetooth gamepads-> controller 1 -> select device -scan!
7. Now you need the mouse. Be quick! Scan for devices . Press 1/2 on wiimote so it starts blinking.
8. Select the Wiimote with the mouse!!! you can't select it with the aftv remote.
9. Wiimote is still blinking: select device driver- Wiimote beta
10. Wiimote is still blinking: select connect
11. If everthing worked out: The wiimote stopped blinking and shows one blue dot. under connect it says "connected".
12. Congrats! You can now go to keymappings and you can remap the wiimote to a n64 controller. use a nunchuk if you want an analog stick.
13. Remap how you like - here is a Map of an original n64 controller http://www.gratuitousscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/controller_n64_diagram.jpg
14. Save your profile (I have a profile for a layout with nunchuk and without, since I dont need the nunchuk in Mario kart 64. )
15 If you want to add another wiimote repeat the same with controller 2. The second wiimote will also show only one blue dot - just as the first remote as controller 1 , dont worry about it)
Thats basicly it.
If you start the n64oid emulator next time, you have to connect the controller again by selecting connect and pressing 1/2. The device is saved. so the controller selected as number 1 has to be always the same! (there is a mac address)
Better gameplay:
Select settings-> audio video settings -> max frame skips - scroll to 1. I experienced better game play with no hick ups
Problems:
If the wiimote constantly blinks, although its connected, your aftv might be to far away. I had this at the beginnig and wondered why the connection broke up. This happens to me with controller number 2. Sometimes it still blinks and the gameplay works perfect, sometimes it breakes up. Maybe someone knows why. Sometimes this helped: kill the apps n64oid/bluez ime and restart again, or restarting the whole box.
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Any idea if this should work on the Fire TV Stick? I try to connect and I get Error: BT socket connect failed. What version of BluezIME are you using?

I use the play store version 1.20. I never had this problem. on which step does this problem appear?
I also installed this now: https://code.google.com/p/android-bluez-ime/downloads/detail?name=BluezIME-HIDEnabler.apk&can=2&q=
maybe this helps.

So, I'm able to complete all steps through selecting Wiimote (HID) from the driver list. Then when I try to select Connect I get the Error. Do you know if Wiimote (Beta) is different than Wiimote (HID)? I don't have the Beta option. Are you using an original Wii controller or a Wii Controller Plus controller?

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So, I'm able to complete all steps through selecting Wiimote (HID) from the driver list. Then when I try to select Connect I get the Error. Do you know if Wiimote (Beta) is different than Wiimote (HID)? I don't have the Beta option. Are you using an original Wii controller or a Wii Controller Plus controller?
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Wiimote HID and wiimote beta, both worked for me. if it shows now wiimote HID that means you installed the apk from my last post.
I am using an original wiimote. I do have a motion plus but it also works with all my other wiimotes which don't have a plus modul on it.
I just found a thread where people are having this issue. https://code.google.com/p/android-bluez-ime/issues/detail?id=7
it seems like this happens on some android phones while on others this doesn't happen.
So my guess is, that this won't work on fire tv stick. Maybe someone can approve this.
Edit: maybe a restart helps? Press select and play for 10 seconds

Are you using the the Fire TV or the Stick? I'm looking through the spec page on Amazon right now and it looks like the Stick uses Bluetooth 3.0 protocol whereas the Fire TV uses Bluetooth 4.0. I'm guessing that might have something to do with it.
https://developer.amazon.com/public...re-tv/docs/device-and-platform-specifications

56789 said:
Are you using the the Fire TV or the Stick? I'm looking through the spec page on Amazon right now and it looks like the Stick uses Bluetooth 3.0 protocol whereas the Fire TV uses Bluetooth 4.0. I'm guessing that might have something to do with it.
https://developer.amazon.com/public...re-tv/docs/device-and-platform-specifications
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good research! i am using the box not the stick.

does this work with other emulators?

...only if that emulator lets you control the bluetooth settings. I dont know any other n64 emulator.

This doesn't even work with the Shield.

Is it just me or did the 5.0.5 update broke the wiimote connection? Thanks!

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Is it just me or did the 5.0.5 update broke the wiimote connection? Thanks!
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Quite likely. Wiimotes don't work on android 5 and above so I'm guessing the same is so on the fire.

When I click on " connect" the fire tv remote stops working and the fire tv freezes. Just a restart helps.... Too bad. Anyone got a solution?

Alexa gained Home Automation control over smart devices like Thermostat, Light....

Amazon's Fire Tv with the Voice Assistant Alexa gained home automation support which made it easier for us to control the Living Room with jute voice commands, like Turning on the popcorn machine or turn off the light and even change the heat temperature which is useful for everyone
Here is the video where I tested many devices, Enjoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNS30QCDIdo

Am I right in saying you still have to be in the US to use Alexa on the Fire TV 2?

Can you export the APK? I'd like to try it on my 1st gen firetv

How cool is that....
I think I know what I will be getting soon then.

D-an-W said:
Am I right in saying you still have to be in the US to use Alexa on the Fire TV 2?
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Unfortunately: Yes

Gamefly streaming on shield?

I'm curious if anyone has gotten gamefly streaming to work on the shield box. Tried to sideload one method but it says it's incompatible with the device. I'm going to attempt it when I get some time, but wondering if anyone else can confirm that it's possible and working or not.

I'll take the plunge, and say no way in hell. nVIDIA in their finite wisdom have blessed the Shield with its own Streaming Service called GeForce NOW. I'm less sure exactly who, or what GameFly are. But, if a second Streaming Service were ever added behind GFN. I would hope it was Steam.
That doesn't mean all is Lost however, you could still get yourself a GTX650 (Or better!*), and stream the PC client side to the Shield using Game Stream.
Or barring the rest of it ask GameFly to add support for AndroidTV, as a hole.
*AMD/ATI Does NOT count as better

Thanks for the response, but that doesn't answer my question. I have GFN and already can stream most of my library from the PC and steam. GFN has a somewhat limited library available with it's subscription compared to Gamefly's, which is available on a simple firestick, fire TV box, smart TV, or emtec box. Obviously if it works on a firestick then just about any crapbox will do.
I get it. Nvidia shield is superior, that's why I got it. I would rather install an app on the shield to try out other available technologies that isn't proprietary to just nvidia instead of buying another box just to try it. Hence my question if anyone has successfully installed the app on the shield.

CRoNeC said:
Thanks for the response, but that doesn't answer my question. I have GFN and already can stream most of my library from the PC and steam. GFN has a somewhat limited library available with it's subscription compared to Gamefly's, which is available on a simple firestick, fire TV box, smart TV, or emtec box. Obviously if it works on a firestick then just about any crapbox will do.
I get it. Nvidia shield is superior, that's why I got it. I would rather install an app on the shield to try out other available technologies that isn't proprietary to just nvidia instead of buying another box just to try it. Hence my question if anyone has successfully installed the app on the shield.
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Well then I take it that it's NOT in the AndroidTV NMPlayStore then. To wit my personal advice would be to sideload it. But outta personal interest is it in the Amazon App Store? If that were the case I might try sideloading the Amazon Underground App first then if you can install it there.
If not, then I would use something like ES File Explorer to copy the *.apk to a MicroSD, or USB Stick and then install it threw ES File Explorer again, on the Shield TV. Which should be simple enough, even if it was a PitA.

CRoNeC said:
Thanks for the response, but that doesn't answer my question. I have GFN and already can stream most of my library from the PC and steam. GFN has a somewhat limited library available with it's subscription compared to Gamefly's, which is available on a simple firestick, fire TV box, smart TV, or emtec box. Obviously if it works on a firestick then just about any crapbox will do.
I get it. Nvidia shield is superior, that's why I got it. I would rather install an app on the shield to try out other available technologies that isn't proprietary to just nvidia instead of buying another box just to try it. Hence my question if anyone has successfully installed the app on the shield.
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Hey Man, I have the same issue that you. Did you found any solution?
Thanks in advance

I was able to download it from mirror play store, and side load it. It runs, but with no navigation from the NV TV remote or game remote. But I could use a mouse and keyboard with it. I didn't get a subscription yet to see if it will work, and it probably will with keyboard and mouse, but my assumption is if the app doesn't recognize the NV game controller to navigate, then it won't work for games as well. Didn't try a PS4 or other Bluetooth controller with it yet. If you've tried this, at all. Let me know.

Spoofing/Modding - Device/apps Help

I am trying to get all4 on my shield, I've tried many things but failing to do it lol.
OK so I've tried installing the apk I got from someone who backed it up for me from a fire tv but it seems like the apk was just a wrapper so it didnt work.
I have the amazon appstore installed but it recognises my device is not a fire TV device and won't let me install.
Is there a way we could spoof the amazon appstore to see the device as a fire tv or maybe spoof the device so apps think its a fire TV (if that makes sense).
So spoofing the amazon appstore I have an idea -
Using "app cloner" it has a build prop option to where you can modify the apk to see the device as what you wish by filling in the right build prop details for the device you want to spoof to.
Only thing is - I don't have a fire TV device to get the details so I can't try this yet. (If anyone had the details please let me know so I can try - just need to install app cloner and it will show you the info)
Can anyone help with this?
I also have a second problem I've been trying to deal with for years now lol.
There is an app called "notifications for android TV", what it does, is it send notifications from apps on your phone and displays them on the TV in a way where when you install the app on android TV the app auto installs as a server, when you install the same app on phone it asks you if you want to set up this phone as a server or client.
I used to run full android custom ROM on my shield TV, when I did I used app cloner to install 2 versions of this app and installed one as server and one as client so all the notifications were handled by my shield TV and I did not need a phone connected to send notifications - this is ideal. I'm love look ing to try do the same thing on stock nvidia firmware but every time it detects the app as android TV and doesn't you the option to install as a client.
I just need a way to spoof/mod the app to think its installing on a phone instead of android TV.
Can anyone help with this stuff, been bugging me for soo long now lol.

I just side loaded the mobile all4 application from apkpure.
Sure, you need to use a mouse to navigate it, but it works fine for me.

I should have mentioned I am looking for the fire TV version specifically as it is remote friendly. I have the version you are using already.

Any way to get a Android TV like experience?

Currently it's kinda hard to navigate because it's not possible to type with joycons. Apps like YouTube are also impossible to use in docked mode. Does anyone already experimented a bit and got a better experience?

You could try to remote control your switch with your smartphone.
Something like DroidMote should work. I might try DroidMote myself but the Server app is paid and I don't really want to add my Google account to the switch (I am not using GAPPS on switch). Maybe buying it on my phone, backing up with Titanium Backup and restoring it on the switch will do the trick.

You *may* be able to get an android tv bluetooth remote and connect it. I have not tried.

Kodi can give you a great dashboard for an htpc setup with a custom theme. You can even have it auto launch when you boot into android so you never see the android interface just a nice tv setup. That's how I have my Android tv boxes. I use one of these style remotes as well for the keyboard:
https://www.amazon.com/ILEBYGO-Back...e+tv+keyboard&qid=1564503866&s=gateway&sr=8-4
You will want to use Android TV apps for landscape apps like youtube etc.

I use one of these when it's in docked mode. Just have the dongle plugged into the dock and you have an easy to use mouse and keyboard.
https://www.amazon.com/Upgraded-Rii-Wireless-Keyboard-Raspberry/dp/B00Z81U3YY

Try hal launcher and the leakback keyboard.

sorry for kidnapping your thread, but when you use docked mode, does it go to fullscreen? Mine stays with black bars up and down... would say that it's not outputting the correct resolution...

Just want to recommend airscreen so you can use it as a Chromecast.

Replace the default launcher with TV Launcher or HALauncher. Use a blue tooth or wireless keyboard until the soft keyboard get fix. The current Amazon Fire TV remote can be paired using blue tooth and works with this android build.

I think would be great if someone with more experience could port this solution https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0ByIKEmoQi-hpYXBpbV9Sb3JFeVk
It is way to convert Shield Tablet into Android TV Shield. I've found this pdf with guide and files in zips folder. It obviously doesn't flash because Lineage has different file structure, but maybe it doesn't require much tweaking. It would be great, because it comes with Chromecast support and there are plenty Android TV apps which require full Android TV structure.

The scripts itself seems compatable, the only thing that needs proper porting would be TV Gapps. If anyone can port these successfully let me know.

Think it shouldn't be to hard to transform the OS into a Android TV. Just don't have a Switch to play with it, but i really like the Idea... Think i will grab a Switch around Christmas and make it happen...

is it technically possible to implement framerate switching and widevine level 1 support for drm protected content playback in hd in the switch android port?
see my questions here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ni...wers/to-change-tv-refreshrate-docked-t3992615
i'm really curious about that.
would be awesome to watch stuff with the proper refreshrate for smooth playback and the drm protected content in hd in docked mode