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UPDATE: There has been an update released since returning to the Play Store yesterday. The biggest things would be the addition of a floating (chatheads-esque) remote and a backup/restore option (linked to your Google account).
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As of this morning, 7/26, Smart Remote is back in the Play Store. No update yet, but knowing them one will be available within a day.
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If you, like me, have been wondering where your favorite remote app for the GS4 went and when is coming back, I just got an email from the developer.
Hi
The app is off the market because of an error on Google's part since July 2nd . It is not something that we can do and they are saying the app will be available again in about 7 working days.*
In the meantime we are working to come back with new cool features.*
If you uninstalled the app we can provide a link where you can download it and use it untill we will be back . We are also offering full support like always .*
Regards
Alina
I can't wait to see the new features. These guys have always been very responsive to user request and input. Hopefully next week we'll see is return to the Play Store.
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I just got a follow up email after asking if she might share what some of these features might be:
Hi Kenan,
The problem is that the competition already copied our app, and making these features public would give them a head start releasing them before we even get a chance to. Just believe us when we say that it will be a lot faster for you to access your remotes, install the app on your other devices and automate tasks.*
Thank you,
Alina
thank you for the info
I'm rather new to the s4. What did this app do?
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polo79 said:
I'm rather new to the s4. What did this app do?
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Is a customizable app for the IR blaster. You'll be able to control most things with an IR port, from your TV to your air conditioner. For me it's completely replaced every remote in my house. Think of it as a much more handy and powerful Logitech Harmony remote, macro commands included. Plus the developers are very responsive (within a day many times) to adding devices.
luckychef28 said:
Is a customizable app for the IR blaster. You'll be able to control most things with an IR port, from your TV to your air conditioner. For me it's completely replaced every remote in my house. Think of it as a much more handy and powerful Logitech Harmony remote, macro commands included. Plus the developers are very responsive (within a day many times) to adding devices.
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That's what I was hoping you would say. Thanks! Look forward to checking out the app.
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luckychef28 said:
If you, like me, have been wondering where your favorite remote app for the GS4 went and when is coming back, I just got an email from the developer.
Hi
The app is off the market because of an error on Google's part since July 2nd . It is not something that we can do and they are saying the app will be available again in about 7 working days.*
In the meantime we are working to come back with new cool features.*
If you uninstalled the app we can provide a link where you can download it and use it untill we will be back . We are also offering full support like always .*
Regards
Alina
I can't wait to see the new features. These guys have always been very responsive to user request and input. Hopefully next week we'll see is return to the Play Store.
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I just got a follow up email after asking if she might share what some of these features might be:
Hi Kenan,
The problem is that the competition already copied our app, and making these features public would give them a head start releasing them before we even get a chance to. Just believe us when we say that it will be a lot faster for you to access your remotes, install the app on your other devices and automate tasks.*
Thank you,
Alina
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have they provided you with a download for the app you could share with us?
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have they provided you with a download for the app you could share with us?
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I never uninstalled the app and have it backed up. I don't want to just pass out a link since the app only has a paid version. You can email them [email protected], I'm sure they would provide you with the information.
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I never uninstalled the app and have it backed up. I don't want to just pass out a link since the app only has a paid version. You can email them [email protected], I'm sure they would provide you with the information.
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have they provided you with a download for the app you could share with us?
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When you get the download link, please post it here!
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kevinrubio1 said:
When you get the download link, please post it here!
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As I said, it's a paid app so I'm not going to post a download link or provide the file. If the developers want to provide one to you that's up to them. I would write them an email and ask. But it should be back in the Play Store this week.
Awesome, I'll download the app once it's back out. Let us know. Thanks
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Excited for this!
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I emailed them. Will let you guys know what they say.
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download link for the app (they gave it to me w/o charging me so I figure it is okay to post here)
Moderator Edit...NO, it is not OK to share paid apps
i really hope this app makes it back to the playstore, Smart IR Remote is really one of the best IR apps out there right now. i liked their large selection of stuff to control.
I just got my gs4 nev r heard of this excited to try this now thanks for the post
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You guys are referring to the app that is 9.99 in the app store right?
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skaroger867 said:
You guys are referring to the app that is 9.99 in the app store right?
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Yup.
This remote is badass hehe, it recognized everything in my house.
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I thought I was crazy. Haha. I purchased the app, but went flash happy with new roms and didn't do a backup of it... Went to download it from the store again and it was gone! I emailed Google and got some canned response that "they were unable to refund my purchase" which wasn't what I had asked at all. Anyway, glad it's back!
Do you need to have the TouchWiz ROM, or will it work on AOKP?
Current version: 3.2.25
Read: http://thenextweb.com/google/2013/0...ing-out-with-new-google-play-services-update/
Download: http://db.tt/czjV4rOP
Install as normal apk.
Activate from Settings-> Security-> Device Administrators-> "Android Device Manager"
Enjoy a more secure device
Hit the thanks button if this helped you!
I think the link is broken.
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I think the link is broken.
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Link updated.
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Bump... I can't believe the low response for this.. It's an anti theft suite straight from Google!! Something a lot of us have been waiting for...
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it's a news from yesterday, also you can't do anything apart from install the APK e enable it..the web part is still missing
Might I suggest using www.goo.gl for the link, that way you can see how many people click on it.
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Might I suggest using www.goo.gl for the link, that way you can see how many people click on it.
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Statistics can only be so interesting. I hope this download link works fine enough?
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It's useless as of now. Web interface should be active later this month.
Sdobron said:
It's useless as of now. Web interface should be active later this month.
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it's a news from yesterday, also you can't do anything apart from install the APK e enable it..the web part is still missing
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Ah! I see... Just wanted to share this right away when I got my hands on it.
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Prasad007 said:
Ah! I see... Just wanted to share this right away when I got my hands on it.
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I got excited for a moment then I realised the web interface is not live yet...
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Mach3.2 said:
I got excited for a moment then I realised the web interface is not live yet...
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No worries! It's just a matter of time now..
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I got the google play service 3.2.25 update pushed yesterday to my gnex by google without needing to update manually using the apk in this thread.
Mine updated on its own and never seen it happen
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Does anyone know how this will compare to other services like Cerberus?
I just located and made my phone ring from my work iPhone. Showed wipe also but for obvious reasons didn't try it
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tshelby73 said:
I just located and made my phone ring from my work iPhone. Showed wipe also but for obvious reasons didn't try it
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which service do you guys use to locate? maps?
web page is live!
www google com/android/devicemanager
(I cannot post links yet)
Just goto this site https://www.google.com/android/devicemanager also make sure you have it enabled in phone security settings, device administrators. Also their is some settings in the Google settings app.
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The above links work and you can also find it by going to the Play Store in a web browser and then clicking on the gear icon on the right side and then you will see the Android Device Manager there too.
This seems useless after I change my Google password (which would the first thing to do since thief has my phone as a authenticator).
Cerberus > *
Hi guys,
Finally, android device manager is official now and you can track your device or erase the data if needed. Just Google it.
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I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
Mine won't locate the device =( I do have everything setup correctly but it's constantly searching and location unavailable... it's same for all 3 of note 2 my family has, weird?
I'll just depend on Cerberus, plus it has more functions anyway.
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safeplayer22 said:
I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
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I like Cerberus too. I have it set as a /system/app so if my phone does happen to get lost they wont be able to wipe it. Unless theyre an androidaholic..
I can't set this thing up.does not show device manager in Google side
BACARDILIMON said:
I can't set this thing up.does not show device manager in Google side
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Is automatically pushed to your phone . You'll find it in settings/security/device administrators then you have to activate it . Then just Google Android device manager to use the web interface to locate or ring you device.
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Can anyone tell me how to use this? I activate it. ...and now what? I have no idea what to do with it!
Thanks
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I have Cerberus installed already but I guess this might come in handy in case something happens and Cerberus is not working. It does not do all the things Cerberus does...like taking a picture.
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I use Cerberus also hopefully it doesn't stop working.
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I'm gonna stay with Cerberus, also.
Until I hear better things about the Device Manager.
Thanks for the heads up!
Anyone have device manager "lock and erase" working with custom ROMs on this phone?
Thanks!
PS:
Locate works, and Ring for 5 min, but "lock and erase" are inop
So I flashed a bunch of roms over 2-3 days trying to find something different that I'd like. Now no matter what I try, I can't get this to go away.
I've searched and experimented for the past 2 days and I can't get anywhere.
-clear app cache
-clear app data
-remove updates
-format sd card
-factory reset phone
-turn off location services
-turn off wifi
-try new apn
-install stock rom
-install various other roms
-delete cache, permissions, etc
-different gmail accounts
-sign out, reboot, sign in
I've literally tried everything out there that I can find by searching. The last thing I haven't done that I will have to try if I can't do anything else is to "un-root" my phone back to stock.
The weird thing is if I Check the play store, it says apps are installed. But they aren't.
Any one out there have any ideas?
Going back to stock won't fix it either. It a problem on googles end.
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Not seeing these issues people are having or reporting!
You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
And one other thing I should note, I'm using a blacked out pay store. From team Blackout!! The newest release...
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Bajanman said:
Not seeing these issues people are having or reporting!
You can try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
And one other thing I should note, I'm using a blacked out pay store. From team Blackout!! The newest release...
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And it's awesome by the way. ...g
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gregsarg said:
And it's awesome by the way. ...g
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Exactly!:thumbup:
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OP....
Try a single application update from the play store using device data ..
No WIFI. ..and see if it helps. ..
It just worked for me. ...g
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I'm having the same issue. I'm not rooted or anything. I can download certain apps no problem but can't update any. I tried almost everything you did and nothing worked. I even took it to att and was told it's an issue with Google. You can always download a vpn app from the play store and you'll be able to download with no errors. I use hideninja Vpn.
Here's a link to check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptninja.vpn
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I fixed permissions in twrp and been fine ever since. Give it a try.
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Headshots4life said:
I'm having the same issue. I'm not rooted or anything. I can download certain apps no problem but can't update any. I tried almost everything you did and nothing worked. I even took it to att and was told it's an issue with Google. You can always download a vpn app from the play store and you'll be able to download with no errors. I use hideninja Vpn.
Here's a link to check it out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptninja.vpn
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Sorry for the noob questiin but what does this app do exactly?
droidbabyxda said:
Sorry for the noob questiin but what does this app do exactly?
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It allows you to change your location to france, Canada or wherever which in turn changes your IP address. It doesn't change your location permanently of course, only while your connected to the app. I looked online for ways to fix the package file invalid error and this was one way posted. It definitely works if you have this annoying problem. I even went ahead and purchased the pro version of the app I posted. Lol.
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I still have not fixed the issue. I was stuck on trying 2 to 3 apps that refused to work. Looking across the board, I am able to download probably 80% of the apps that I try. Nothing has allowed me to get the other 20% that refuse to work so far.
I've tried the VPN app....I don't think there is anything else out there on my end that I can do. It's weird, I can download 5 apps in a row, then one app will give me the error, then I can keep on chugging if I choose a different app.
its happenning to alot of people, myself included...no big deal, as no app is "life critical"...
when google gets it fixed, it will be back to business as usual, so just be patient
Update
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
or directly
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875
And copy pasta...
"[#10230007] “Package File Invalid” error when downloading or updating apps
We’ve received reports that some users are getting "Package File Invalid" while trying to download or update apps.
We’re currently investigating a permanent solution, and there are no workarounds at this time.
We’ll continue to update this page with developments, so check back soon.
Issue first reported on: August 7, 2013
Last updated on: August 13, 2013"
Here's a link it's happening everywhere!!!
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-investigating-package-file-invalid-errors-google-play
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Updated?
Bajanman said:
Here's a link it's happening everywhere!!!
http://m.androidcentral.com/google-investigating-package-file-invalid-errors-google-play
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Fixed? anyone still having issues?
http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/0...-when-installing-or-updating-apps-no-fix-yet/
Google has moved this issue into the fixed/resolved folder...
https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/3300875
It's fixed for me, I'm having no issues downloading or updating any apps.
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So I updated my mother's Note 2 with 4.3. The phone is stock and everything, my problem is and made real angry is that I wanted to show off some of the new feature that it has. So went to group play app to do the video sharing, but when I see, there isn't any video sharing to my surprise!!! What happen? I saw all those demo showing off the video sharing option with a Note 3 and a Note 2!
I was testing that out (half heartedly) with my girls GN3 and my newly OTA'd GN2 and couldn't get them to detect with the scan... just off work so I'll try a few more things and see if I can get anywhere
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So far no dice... double checked device status and Knox counter... everything is good. I did turn on my phone afterwards and noticed several app updates (most were for newer 4.3 apps) but not for group play or Samsung link...
As of right now I wasn't able to get my girls GN3 and my GN2 to recognize each other through any of the apps when referring to videos... (we also have a Samsung TV but no dongle yet)... was able to get music to play on both devices though...
Some things that I've noticed:
1. Her group play app is about half the size of mine (even though she has the GN3 and I'm on the GN2)
2. Her Group Play app is actually an older version than mine
3. Her Group Play app has an option of video sharing where mine doesnt... I only have music/documents/etc... but no video tab to share
Really the whole thing makes no sense lol... but ill continue looking around for answers... pretty stumped at this point as, like I said, they sync for music, just not videos
Something tells me the solution could be as simple as a setting, as boring as waiting for the app to update, or as complex as requiring a dev to manipulate resolution errors/compatibility issues etc and creating a work around... really no idea at this point
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You need a further app called 'share video 1.1' i will try and upload it in a bit
EDIT: Here it is try this and let me know
https://www.dropbox.com/s/savw1wm4maf6agf/ShareVideo.apk
madmike593 said:
You need a further app called 'share video 1.1' i will try and upload it in a bit
EDIT: Here it is try this and let me know
https://www.dropbox.com/s/savw1wm4maf6agf/ShareVideo.apk
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That app before downloading, request an insane amount of permissions that are irrelevant (in my opinion) to what it should be doing... is there a webpage, youtube video or anything else online available to show me what the app does?
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PhxDroid86 said:
That app before downloading, request an insane amount of permissions that are irrelevant (in my opinion) to what it should be doing... is there a webpage, youtube video or anything else online available to show me what the app does?
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I ripped this off my friends Note 3 and video share instantly appeared. Not sure if it does anything else but it solved my problem.
madmike593 said:
I ripped this off my friends Note 3 and video share instantly appeared. Not sure if it does anything else but it solved my problem.
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Post some screen shots of the app running... I mean even if I install it, how does the app work? Will it allow me to connect to the note 3? Ultimately I dont know why the new update doesnt have these options built in? Dont really care for 3rd party apps either
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Post some screen shots of the app running... I mean even if I install it, how does the app work? Will it allow me to connect to the note 3? Ultimately I dont know why the new update doesnt have these options built in? Dont really care for 3rd party apps either
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This apk doesnt run as such and wont appear in your app drawer. It seems to act as more of a plugin for group play.
Seems silly to me to. I dont see why it cant be part of the app.
Did you bother to try this in the end?
If you dont trust my file you can always download a stock N3 firmware and rip the apk from that yourself
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Post some screen shots of the app running... I mean even if I install it, how does the app work? Will it allow me to connect to the note 3? Ultimately I dont know why the new update doesnt have these options built in? Dont really care for 3rd party apps either
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This is the best I can do screenshot wise.
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This is the best I can do screenshot wise.
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Hey, thanks. Tried it but It won't install... pretty sure that it's because of non root stock. The question remains if a rooted phone would this work?
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Hey, thanks. Tried it but It won't install... pretty sure that it's because of non root stock. The question remains if a rooted phone would this work?
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My phone is rooted. You could try placing it in system/apps and changing permissions to rw-r-r
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This apk doesnt run as such and wont appear in your app drawer. It seems to act as more of a plugin for group play.
Seems silly to me to. I dont see why it cant be part of the app.
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The app is visible in the app drawer. The rom maker took out this app which needs to go in system app and change permission. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5jjiqqiw4rhmkmk/SecVideoList.apk
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The app is visible in the app drawer. The rom maker took out this app which needs to go in system app and change permission. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5jjiqqiw4rhmkmk/SecVideoList.apk
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The app you have added is not the one required to make group play video sharing work. That one is part of the stock video player app.
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The app you have added is not the one required to make group play video sharing work. That one is part of the stock video player app.
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I know. You were saying it doesn't appear in the app drawer. So you need this for it to appear. I like having the app in the app drawer instead going to the gallery which takes more time.
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I know. You were saying it doesn't appear in the app drawer. So you need this for it to appear. I like having the app in the app drawer instead going to the gallery which takes more time.
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I see what your saying but the share video apk that i have posted does not show in app drawer at all. It seems to be a plugin for group play
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I see what your saying but the share video apk that i have posted does not show in app drawer at all. It seems to be a plugin for group play
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Lol I gotcha now. So does it work when trying to stream to a TV as it did before? I am not home so I can't try myself.
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Lol I gotcha now. So does it work when trying to stream to a TV as it did before? I am not home so I can't try myself.
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As far as i can tell it does not effect the streaming to tv function as this worked for me both with and without the share video apk.
Hi, do you guys have any idea about this? I'm trying to make the bluetooth shortcut to work but it says this app is not installed. I didn't have this problem on 4.1.2 version.now I'm on 4.3 not rooted. Thank you.
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Okay after playing around and trying to figure out how to do this I find out how. You need a smart TV that's connected to your home network. That can recognize media files from your phone. Like a media server. I have a Sony TV so I went to settings turned on near by devices and allowed my TV to look in my phone. Then go to wherever on your TV to find the media connection and browse from your TV.
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plzz help
madmike593 said:
You need a further app called 'share video 1.1' i will try and upload it in a bit
EDIT: Here it is try this and let me know
https://www.dropbox.com/s/savw1wm4maf6agf/ShareVideo.apk
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First thx for your upload, but I'v try many times to install it via root maneger or free way but no luck.. :'( its says "not installed"
Do you have any other way to do it? Maby differnt apk?
Plz help!!
Its work!!! Thenk you so much!! I used root maneger and put the file in system/app then rw-r-r and reboot it!!
Group play version 2.5.xxx