I downloaded it from the internet, clicked on the programme in downloads and got the 'do you want to install this application' screen, but nothing happens when I click 'install'. I have the same issue with the Amazon Appstore. I have ticked the 'allow installation of non-market apps' box in security and would love to know where I'm going wrong! Ta!
I've tried downloading it directly to the phone and mounting it and dragging it across from the computer. I've also used a file manager to open the .apk, but although 'cancel' works, 'install' doesn't. My phone isn't rooted, but I'm assuming that doesn't make any difference...
Okay, in case anyone else is having issues, I have discovered that for some reason 'screen adjuster' or 'screen filter' somehow stop the manual loading of .apks and they have to be turned off for this to work. I hope this helps!
bigbamboo5 said:
Okay, in case anyone else is having issues, I have discovered that for some reason 'screen adjuster' or 'screen filter' somehow stop the manual loading of .apks and they have to be turned off for this to work. I hope this helps!
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This worked for me, thanks!
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Hi people!
All of a sudden going into "handle programs" in settings on my HTC Desire force closes com.android.settings. BAM! I've tried rebooting several times, no difference. Even tried uninstalling the last application I installed but it still force closes. Now uninstalling through the market works fine, so it does through the astro program handler, but why does my core settings app all of a sudden crash bigtime?
I've not rooted the device and I don't have much fishy stuff on it, the most fishy thing I guess is the HTC IME modded keyboard from jonasl that adds the microphone button and a milllion other neafty tricks. I'm not sure if this started happening then or later. Any ideas?
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I had the same issue. I had been installing ALL sorts. I had to back up what I could and do a factory restore to resolve it.
I hadn't installed the Voice Search workaround yet at that point so it wasn't that. I think I narrowed it down to one of the app killer programs. I uninstalled that and it's been solid since. On top of that I never really gave the phone a chance without it and now I have there was no need for it in the first place.
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I had the same issue. I had been installing ALL sorts. I had to back up what I could and do a factory restore to resolve it.
I hadn't installed the Voice Search workaround yet at that point so it wasn't that. I think I narrowed it down to one of the app killer programs. I uninstalled that and it's been solid since. On top of that I never really gave the phone a chance without it and now I have there was no need for it in the first place.
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- So you found it was one SPECIFIC program that when being installed caused this problem? That's what I am gussing too, I just don't know WHICH program.
Did just uninstalling that particular program fix the issue or did you have to do the factory restore to fix it even after uninstalling the offending program?
Locale may cause this behavious, do youhave that installed?
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Locale may cause this behavious, do youhave that installed?
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I was smiling when I read this because I was just thinking "could it be locale, that was recently installed", and YES not only is it installed but it's one of the prime suspects, timewise.
It's the beta version that apparently still works here in sweden where there is no pay market. So that program is known to cause this, crap! I'd really prefer keeping it as it's my "don't bother me at night" app. Is it known to cause any other problems or just the fact that the stock progarm handler app FC's?
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- So you found it was one SPECIFIC program that when being installed caused this problem? That's what I am gussing too, I just don't know WHICH program.
Did just uninstalling that particular program fix the issue or did you have to do the factory restore to fix it even after uninstalling the offending program?
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Well I like I said, I think it could have been that program. My problem was only solved after the restore. I put back everything else but that one app and it's fine.
Ok so I did uninstall locale, nothing changed, I scratched my head, and cursed. Then I also installed the two plugins I had installed for it, namely the battery/charging plugin and the all vols plugin and guess what? TAADAA it works again as expected. Either it was locale in combination with those plugins or one of the plugins themselves.
I don't really care which because I just found "settings profiles" which is everything locale is bundled into one program and as a matter of fact I only need one rule making this free for me, great!
Still don't know which of the plugins or locale or combination caused this but I guess this is a word of caution to others going down a similar road.
i've been getting similar errors and i DID have locale installed but i'vs since uninstalled it and the plugins and it's still broken. :-(
guess I was lucky then, make sure you uninstall ALL plugins for it, for me it related 100% to locale or it's plugin (or both).
Was there a recent update to netflix on the FireTV? All of a sudden, whenever the next video is autoplayed in a tv series, the video stays shrunken in the top left corner of the screen. The only way to get it to go back is to exit netflix and reopen. If it tries to autoplay another though, it does it again. Like I said, recent problem. Last day or so.
Note this is happening on both a FireTV and a FireTV Stick. That's why I thought it might have been an app problem.
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Note this is happening on both a FireTV and a FireTV Stick. That's why I thought it might have been an app problem.
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Wow! Well I'm glad I'm not alone. It happened to me for the first time earlier tonite.
Last nite I put playstore on this aftv and the install involved uninstalling/reinstalling a few times due to white space issues on Google apps and the playstore version needed to be updated. A couple of times I lost internet connectivity-had to unplug & replug the ethernet. But I got playstore working.
Probably more info than you needed but I'm glad it looks like a bug and not something I brought on...No. it's possible, but I'm unaware of a Netflix update though one is needed on aftv. It's not just me complaining about the "unable to play video" errors.
This box is hands down the best hardware I own out of all my streamers, but fire os seems to make it the least stable and that includes the original Sony Google TV.
Btw--since rebooting I haven't seen the tiny screen.
+1 on this problem. Clearing cache and/or rebooting fixes temporarily. Can't find any settings on Netflix.com or in the FireTV Netflix app that change the behavior. Anyone else have an idea?
Tiny screen doesnt happen unless it autoplays. Stopping and starting manually seems to avoid the problem.
Agreed, the workaround is to disable autoplay on the Netflix website.
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Was there a recent update to netflix on the FireTV? All of a sudden, whenever the next video is autoplayed in a tv series, the video stays shrunken in the top left corner of the screen. The only way to get it to go back is to exit netflix and reopen. If it tries to autoplay another though, it does it again. Like I said, recent problem. Last day or so.
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Just happened to me today too! Netflix has to be messing with us.
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Agreed, the workaround is to disable autoplay on the Netflix website.
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I agree this works for adult profiles, but there doesn't seem to be an option to disable it on a Kids profile because you don't have the same settings menu when logged into that profile. Maybe I'm missing it.
Same issue on mine with whatever version of the netflix app that comes with the prerooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 rom. Is this happening on the newer software version as well?
And of course it's occurring in the kids profile which causes a lot of "Daddy can you come fix the TV?" requests.
I didn't even know you could turn off autoplay in the settings on the website until just now.
Another question would be if any one has seen the same issue in the android version of Netflix as opposed to the Fire TV version.
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I agree this works for adult profiles, but there doesn't seem to be an option to disable it on a Kids profile because you don't have the same settings menu when logged into that profile. Maybe I'm missing it.
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So I talked with Netflix support today and they said there was no way they could turn off autoplay on a kids profile, but they would submit it as a feature request.
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Same issue on mine with whatever version of the netflix app that comes with the prerooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 rom. Is this happening on the newer software version as well?
And of course it's occurring in the kids profile which causes a lot of "Daddy can you come fix the TV?" requests.
I didn't even know you could turn off autoplay in the settings on the website until just now.
Another question would be if any one has seen the same issue in the android version of Netflix as opposed to the Fire TV version.
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Did you happen to talk to them about the small screen bug? I personally like the autoplay feature better. Wouldn't be bad to have the option though.
I did. They were unaware of the issue. I told them that turning off Autoplay fixes it but that there was no way to change that for a kids profile. So if they didn't know about it before, they do now.
I'm still wondering if anyone is having this problem on the newer rom version or if it's just the latest prerooted rom.
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Did you happen to talk to them about the small screen bug? I personally like the autoplay feature better. Wouldn't be bad to have the option though.
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I did. They were unaware of the issue. I told them that turning off Autoplay fixes it but that there was no way to change that for a kids profile. So if they didn't know about it before, they do now.
I'm still wondering if anyone is having this problem on the newer rom version or if it's just the latest prerooted rom.
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I can answer that. Neither of my machines are rooted and both are on the latest software.
Disabling autoplay In kids profile
I was able to disable autoplay in a Kids profile from the website.
Step 1: Login to Netflix master account
Step 2: Select "Manage Profiles" from drop down menu on top right
Step 3: Edit the Kids account, then uncheck "Kids 12 & Under" and select "Done"
Step 4: Switch to the Kids profile by selecting it from the drop down on the right
Step 5: Select "Your Account" from the drop down on the right
Step 6: Select "Playback Settings" under the "My Profile" Section
Step 7: Uncheck "Play next episode automatically" and then "Save"
Step 8: Select Manage profiles again from the drop down on the right
Step 9: Edit the kids profile and check "Kids 12 & Under" again and then select "Done"
Step 10: Switch back to Master profile, log out and test.
It's a lot of steps, but it works. Did this on mine and the kids profile kept the no autoplay setting.
No more video in a little box in the corner so far
Anyone find a fix for this problem? When I turn on autoplay I still run into this problem....
Whenever I try to install an APK I downloaded, I am not able to tap on the Install button of the prompt with the app permissions. I can tap on Cancel, but nowhere on the Install part. (phone is configured to allow untrusted sources, otherwise it wouldn't even launch the package manager).
I also am unable to hit OK when trying to connect to a VPN, but I can tap Cancel.
Is this some silly LG "safety feature". I posted on the Tmo forum but someone mentioned they have the similar APK issue on a Verizon model, so I pose the question to every one else here.
I am unrooted, and running the stock T-Mobile version. I have debloated my phone with the Debloat tool, but I can't think of what I could have disabled that would create this odd behavior.
Edit: I had MDM installed on my phone that had some administrator profiles enforced, but I have removed them and I am still unable to tap on Ok for VPN or Install for APKs.
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Whenever I try to install an APK I downloaded, I am not able to tap on the Install button of the prompt with the app permissions. I can tap on Cancel, but nowhere on the Install part. (phone is configured to allow untrusted sources, otherwise it wouldn't even launch the package manager).
I also am unable to hit OK when trying to connect to a VPN, but I can tap Cancel.
Is this some silly LG "safety feature". I posted on the Tmo forum but someone mentioned they have the similar APK issue on a Verizon model, so I pose the question to every one else here.
I am unrooted, and running the stock T-Mobile version. I have debloated my phone with the Debloat tool, but I can't think of what I could have disabled that would create this odd behavior.
Edit: I had MDM installed on my phone that had some administrator profiles enforced, but I have removed them and I am still unable to tap on Ok for VPN or Install for APKs.
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What other Apps are have you installed? I read somewhere that certain Screen Filter Apps reproduce this issue just in case yo have one installed.
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What other Apps are have you installed? I read somewhere that certain Screen Filter Apps reproduce this issue just in case yo have one installed.
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I heard about that too. No screen filter apps.
It's strange that it is only that part of the screen that is not tappable, or rather, it does not create an action on the button. If I enable screen taps in the developer menu, I can see the taps, they are just not registering.
If you have something like Lux installed, disable it, continue w/ your install, then re-activate the culprit app(s). I had the same problem installing APKs where pressing INSTALL did nothing, but CANCEL was ok.
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I heard about that too. No screen filter apps.
It's strange that it is only that part of the screen that is not tappable, or rather, it does not create an action on the button. If I enable screen taps in the developer menu, I can see the taps, they are just not registering.
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Would you post a list of apps you debloated? You may exclude all T-mobile ones as they are not the problem.
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If you have something like Lux installed, disable it, continue w/ your install, then re-active the culprit app(s).
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Well, well, well, that did it. The Lux service breaks this, even though I never see it on top of anything because it just runs in the background. Hopefully this will show up when people search for the issue and they can easily fix it.
Thank you!
No problem-o. I was stumped initially and also can't exactly wrap my head around why some buttons work and some don't. I read somewhere that in the context of INSTALL it was to prevent malicious software from being installed. Or something.
For those who may be having a similar problem, you can go to Setup->Advanced in Lux. Enable the "Use Alternative Overlay" option and it should allow you to get the tap to work and still have Lux enabled.
Fyi the OK/Install eventually works, just give it about 10 seconds
I'm having issues with Kodi after rooting my Fire TV 2. It seems to be doing a first run every time I open it, if it actually opens. I've removed it 6 or 7 times and tried to reinstall it, but it constantly does it. Other apps seem to work okay. I've installed using ADBFIRE and I've been using the same Kodi .apk as I've used since I bought my FTV2. I've tried a new .apk to see if that helps. I'm stuck here. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Installed via SD and it's working fine. Obviously an issue with ADBFIRE.
Apologies for a pointless post, feel free to remove.
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I'm having issues with Kodi after rooting my Fire TV 2. It seems to be doing a first run every time I open it, if it actually opens. I've removed it 6 or 7 times and tried to reinstall it, but it constantly does it. Other apps seem to work okay. I've installed using ADBFIRE and I've been using the same Kodi .apk as I've used since I bought my FTV2. I've tried a new .apk to see if that helps. I'm stuck here. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Installed via SD and it's working fine. Obviously an issue with ADBFIRE.
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adbFire does nothing more that adb install -r filename.apk, so I seriously doubt that this is an adbFire issue. At any rate, I can't duplicate this and have had no other reports of this issue after many thousands of downloads.
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adbFire does nothing more that adb install -r filename.apk, so I seriously doubt that this is an adbFire issue. At any rate, I can't duplicate this and have had no other reports of this issue after many thousands of downloads.
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I'm not suggesting it was an issue with adbFire, there could've been many other factors, in face I thought it could be an issue with my router or my MacBook. It could have also been a coincidence.
Any way, it's sorted now so I'm not worried. I'll continue to use adbFire, for everything else.
Do you have firestarter installed? There is an option in settings that you might need to unchecked.
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Do you have firestarter installed? There is an option in settings that you might need to unchecked.
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I do, yeah. I've run in to the problem a few times since. Which option would that be?
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I do, yeah. I've run in to the problem a few times since. Which option would that be?
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Under settings. There is the option to use home button to launch apps, and for each app it has the option under the app you select for single press and also for double press. I can't think of what it is says but if you go through the settings you will find it.
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Under settings. There is the option to use home button to launch apps, and for each app it has the option under the app you select for single press and also for double press. I can't think of what it is says but if you go through the settings you will find it.
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Out of interest, which option would cause it to delete all of the addons etc? I'll close Kodi after setting it up and then start up again and it's doing its first run.
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Out of interest, which option would cause it to delete all of the addons etc? I'll close Kodi after setting it up and then start up again and it's doing its first run.
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I misunderstood what was happening to you. And I don't know the setting off the top of my head. Go through and double check them anyways.
I was thinking it was starting Kodi like at startup rather than bringing it up from the background. Because that would cause a delay as it takes Kodi a minute or so to have everything in order.
Are you sure the addons disappear? Do you know how to manually set shortcuts in skin settings?
It sounds like your skin is resetting, after you installed a preconfigured build.
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I misunderstood what was happening to you. And I don't know the setting off the top of my head. Go through and double check them anyways.
I was thinking it was starting Kodi like at startup rather than bringing it up from the background. Because that would cause a delay as it takes Kodi a minute or so to have everything in order.
Are you sure the addons disappear? Do you know how to manually set shortcuts in skin settings?
It sounds like your skin is resetting, after you installed a preconfigured build.
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I've only ever used a preconfigured build once. There's only a few add ons I use. It literally deletes everything. I even have to re-enter the url for the repo to download the .zip. It's as if I run clean start.
Hey all.
So I have a previously rooted FTV that is now unrooted and on 5.0.5.
Everything was great until just a couple of hours ago when I sideloaded Kodi via Apps2Fire. Everything seemed OK at first, but I quickly found after about 5 minutes that when on the main screen, I am unable to access the "Apps" section. When I scroll down to it, I am redirected up a couple of entries to "Movies." If I scroll up to the "Apps" section from beneath it, I am redirected down a couple of entries to "Photos." I tried a factory reset, but that did nothing for me.
What can I do?
I'd greatly appreciate any help that can be provided.
I'm seeing exactly the same behavior on a Fire Gen 1 and a Fire Stick. I had Kodi installed on both. I also tried a factory reset on one with no change.
So I can't help, but you're not alone .
Exactly same problem never rooted mine tho did. factory reset still same problem
Quicklyfrozen and skytcam, when did this issue start for you two?
I noticed it about an hour ago maybe a little more
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Quicklyfrozen and skytcam, when did this issue start for you two?
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I just noticed it today, but I don't normally use the apps category (usually just pick something from the recents list).
A couple days ago (probably Saturday) I noticed that my LLama + Classic TV solution wasn't working anymore to launch Kodi so I assume the software was updated around then. After searching for a bit on that issue, I read that side loaded apps were supposed to show up on the app list now so I thought I'd check it out (and found it broken).
BTW, I've never rooted either device, just enabled ADB and side-loaded Kodi and LLama.
I'm having the same problem. It only started early. This afternoon. I tried everything that others have tried but nothing doing.
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Well then, I'm hopeful that this is a temporary issue on Amazon's side and that they'll resolve it. I guess we'll see.
Seems to have resolved itself on both my devices. Must have been a server side issue.
And after side-loading it again, Kodi does show up in the "My apps library" list.
Yep it's suddenly working on mine too. Hopefully it's all worked out.
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I had to deregister and sign back in and it worked
My apps library suddenly won't let me access it either.
My Fire TV suddenly started redirecting me to the movies or music sections every time I tried to click on the apps section. I haven't found a solution to get the apps tile function back, but it is simple to get around this sudden annoyance. I simply went to settings, then applications, scrolled down to manage applications, then scrolled down to the exact app I wished to open and hit the first choice, which was launch application. It was a round about way to open my favorite apps, but they still open and work fine with this method. I hope this helps.