Had my Ouya for over a month and... haven't really used it much. Got a lot on my plate and this thing is too brickable for someone like me to mess with. I'm hoping that the public release will include some surprises (really, I just hope it becomes worth the $99 I paid a year ago). Like everyone else around here, I'm pretty bummed out that the Ouya people completely lied about this system being hacker-friendly, and the games available on their store... um.... pretty much all suck. Installed amazon app store and nova launcher BTW. Improvement, but not so much as would make me choose to use the ouya over my ps3, computer, tablet, or.... um.... a block of wood. (wow, didn't intend to rant. sorry).
In the meantime, I'd like to use the controller with some of my steam games. It's unbelievably simple to connect it to my PC, and it is recognized as an Ouya controller, but the buttons are mapped... strangely. For the life of me I can't understand why remapping the buttons is not built into windows. So.... anyone know how to do this?
Thanks in advance.
Try the utility used for the Logitech Game Pad.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/gamepad-f310?osid=14&bit=64
If the Ouya shows up as a "game controller", then you can map it. Look for the option in my screen shot attached below.
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Try the utility used for the Logitech Game Pad.
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/support/gamepad-f310?osid=14&bit=64
If the Ouya shows up as a "game controller", then you can map it. Look for the option in my screen shot attached below.
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Unless I'm doing something wrong, that doesn't appear to work. The ouya controller comes up as a game controller (even when you use the "game controllers" link in the tray menu) but the "profiler" says that it does not detect any game controllers. I uninstalled and reinstalled the ouya controller to see if that would make a difference.
This is a bit ridiculous. An "open" system that you can't hack and can't repurpose. This thing is going to flop so badly at retail it's painful to think about it.
there are no drivers. You're more hoping that generic HID gamepad drivers are going to work. And CoachClass said to try it. He/she didn't claim it was going to work. Obviously, he/she has some experience or read of others using other controllers with it and that it if showed in the spot, it usually worked.
Now, if the controller actually turns out to be worthwhile, someone will create some kind of app to use it on the PC. Be patient, the console hasn't even been released to the public, so it's still in beta.
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there are no drivers. You're more hoping that generic HID gamepad drivers are going to work. And CoachClass said to try it. He/she didn't claim it was going to work. Obviously, he/she has some experience or read of others using other controllers with it and that it if showed in the spot, it usually worked.
Now, if the controller actually turns out to be worthwhile, someone will create some kind of app to use it on the PC. Be patient, the console hasn't even been released to the public, so it's still in beta.
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By your tone I'll assume you think I said something rude to CoachClass. I think you should reread my comment. I was just reporting back that I tried the suggestion and it didn't work. I appreciated the suggestion.
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I'm not doubting my tone came off harsh or a bit rude. Collateral damage from other things. Nonetheless, I'm not going to excuse what I said, came off more harsh than intended. My tone was more overall to the post overall given the last line of your post. The other comments were more implied based off that line.
But what I said was true about the drivers, and the need to be patient for them to come along. If you like the controller, it may be worth while to ask Ouya to create the drivers at some point in the future.
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By your tone I'll assume you think I said something rude to CoachClass. I think you should reread my comment. I was just reporting back that I tried the suggestion and it didn't work. I appreciated the suggestion.
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I'm alright, we're cool.
I'm getting my Ouya next week, so I'll be able to play with it a little. I understand some of the disappointment. Ouya would be better as a pure Android machine. I won't referee whether the company lived up to their promise of making an open system or not. I could see that they meant open as in anyone could develop a game for it, but the rest of XDA wants a system that we can play with.
But, I'm still looking forward to using it for some of the things we know works. It would be nice if the Ouya controller can be repurposed as a PC controller, or even phone/tablet controller, but I'm glad other controllers (PS3, Logitech) could be used on the Ouya. That's a plus, so I'd give them credit for that.
Anyways, hope with more people working on the Ouya it'll be able to satisfy our expectations. I'm glad for everyone who's on this forum and generating ideas and trying out stuff.
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Hey, wait a minute. Has anyone tried connecting the Ouya to their phone/tablet?
There's a bluetooth gamepad call the Moga. On the playstore, you can find an app for it. Not sure if that helps.
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[/COLOR]Hey, wait a minute. Has anyone tried connecting the Ouya to their phone/tablet?
There's a bluetooth gamepad call the Moga. On the playstore, you can find an app for it. Not sure if that helps.
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I connected mine to my galaxy tab 2 today, you need to hold the middle button down to get it to pair.
I was trying to figure out Tincore Keymapper, but it doesn't have very good documentation and the tutorial on YouTube skips a lot of early steps and moves way to fast.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tincore.and.keymapper
Hopefully something similar will be available for Windows.
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Bump, has anyone figured this out?
I used a Bluetooth USB dongle and the controller connects and is recognized as "OUYA Game Controller" in Win7 Devices but the buttons don't work with anything/arent mapped. In the Device Calibration I can light up all 16 buttons with the controller but outside of that they dont work. The touchpad works to move the mouse & click but nothing else.
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title says it all, any freeware packages out there?
i found http://www.soti.net but its a bit too much for my needs.
thank in advance
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can a mod please move this thread?
You want to control the phone, from your PC? Hmm.. I don't even know if it's possible. Kind of a reverse remote desktop but a remote phone instead. Huh. I think the limiting issue will be that you would need an app that always runs on the phone. I know you can lock it, track it, wipe it, etc with WaveSecure, but actually control it? Beyond accessing files and folders, I don't know that you could remotely control the phone.
This should probably go in the apps and themes forum rather than Q&A, if there's an app out there they might know of it.
It is not free but Phone my PC worked great on the Hero, have not checked with the Evo as we have no trackball.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663390&highlight=screencast
Android Screencast, not hard to use.
mrono said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663390&highlight=screencast
Android Screencast, not hard to use.
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i just found that and was about to post a reply
its not bad, slow on the refresh rate, but lets see how it works, i just need it so i can chat while at work!
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It is not free but Phone my PC worked great on the Hero, have not checked with the Evo as we have no trackball.
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Yeah, I love PhoneMyPC, I use it all the time. $10 very well spent. But that controls your PC with your phone, he wants to control his Phone with his PC! So were backwards here.
I have been reading some of the reviews on amazon about some of these mini keyboards, and I'm still adjusting to the onscreen keyboard as I came from the D2 then the TP2 before that, so I would like to know what ones are compatible with android? Does anyone have one? Most people in the reviews say that they can't get them to work with android, so I don't want to waste 20-30-40 bucks just to find out its not compatible with our devices. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Curious about this too, if don't remember seeing anything about bluetooth keyboards working without some hacking.
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I guess you and I must be the only ones who care about this.
No...I very much care about this, too. I just tried to pair my Thunderbolt with my Apple wireless keyboard and it did pair. Now, however, it says "paired and not connected" but when I click on the keyboard name it does not do anything. When I press and hold the keyboard name, my only option is to unpair. Not sure how to proceed...
Reading a lot of the reviews on amazon it seems to be a running theme that not all of the BT keyboards are compatible with android. Now, whether that is true or not, I don't know. I was hoping to find someone who has one and can provide some insight. Supposedly, according to the reviews, there are two different protocols for BT and only one(spp, if that makes sense?) works with android. That's the best info I have gathered, but this is strictly based off of reviewers, so I don't actually know anything. So I thought I would bring my question/problem to the smartest community on earth.
I will play around again with my Apple keyboard tonight and see if I can figure this out for you. And for me!
I'm interested as well. Like you, I haven't been able to find any hard info either, and don't want to waste money...
hello, I've been interested in this for a while now…*
here's the BT keyboard i'm considering:
Spider E-BTKB-B001 Black Bluetooth Wireless Ultra Slim Keyboard - seen on newegg ~ $40
although today I tried this app:
market.android.com - Remote Web Desktop
its wifi keyboard feature gets your foot in the door with real keyboard text entry…*haven't tested this for my use case - notes in audible bookmarks - but i look forward to the future development of this Remote Web Desktop application
oops, i can't include links yet
So, if I understood your post correctly, you have already received this and it does work correctly? Can you post some pics to show how big it is compared to the phone? Thanks for the post.
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So, if I understood your post correctly, you have already received this and it does work correctly? Can you post some pics to show how big it is compared to the phone? Thanks for the post.
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+1 to this post. Very interested.
This one on amazon looks like it works... from the reviews anyway
ProMini Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard (Build-in TouchPad/Laser Pointer) - Black
(cant post links yet so you'll have to search)
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I can confirm that my buddy's apple bt keyboard works with my TB, but my dell bt keyboard does not.
Can you provide the keyboard model that worked?
I have a no name mini bt keyboard that pairs but will not connect with my unrooted thunderbolt..
The one I have is an unbranded keyboard
Mini Bluetooth Wireless Keyboard for iPad/iPhone 4.0 OS/Android/Window Mobile/Symbian Smartphone
It will pair but not connect.
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I can confirm that my buddy's apple bt keyboard works with my TB, but my dell bt keyboard does not.
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What app did you use to get the bluetooth keyboard to work? I'm very interested in this.
Has anyone tried the Motorola Wireless Keyboard? It's made for Android and has shortcut keys.
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Has anyone tried the Motorola Wireless Keyboard? It's made for Android and has shortcut keys.
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Intrigued, I would really like to know also. Is that the one for the Xoom?
I've got one of those no-name (actually a company called magic-pro) bluetooth keyboards, and I've tried every app/driver out there that I've been able to find to get the danged thing to work. So far the most useful thing on it is the laserpointer, it's a great cat toy. The bluetooth dongle does work pain-free with a Windows 7 machine, but that's not why I got the thing. Going to keep on trying new revisions, hopefully I'll hit something eventually that doesn't require rooting.
I use Wifi Keyboard occassionally which works great, cheaper then buying a BT.
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I use Wifi Keyboard occassionally which works great, cheaper then buying a BT.
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Hahaha! You made my day OneStepAhead! I'm using it right now to text family without having to type on my phone. This is really really cool. I was not going to buy a $100 keyboard, so this is perfect.
Which one did you buy?
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It looks like Hashcode will look into the possibility of allowing audio input simultaneously with audio output at the kernel level for 3.0 Kernel for Kindle Fire
I'm hoping that this will stir up some interest in using our kindles to make phone calls over Wifi.
There was a thread in the General section that talked about using earbuds with a mic as audio input to the KF. I downloaded "Voice Recorder" from Google Play Store and confirmed that my set of earbuds works great with the KF to record audio.
The pinout of the earbud's 3.5mm phono plug from tip to sleeve is left+, right+, ground (- or common), and mic+. Most earbuds with a mic designed for smartphones (iphone, HTC, etc.) have this pinout.
I successfully made a phone call with my KF connected to wifi, using Groove IP with my Google Voice account (free and easy to set up on the PC, both downloadable from the Play Store). Now when I say successful, I mean the call went through and I could hear the person on the other end, but they could not hear me. No big surprise, I think we could be close to having Groove IP recognize the audio input on the KF the same way the Voice Recorder app did. This is why I am reviving this topic with its own thread in hopes that some smart folks here might know how to proceed in making progress on this front.
I am running MoDaCo Gr8 ROM and I have Google Contacts (synced), Voice, and Groove IP. Groove IP looks great!! just like a phone interface with a contact list that is my synced Google contacts. SO CLOSE!!!
Any positive feedback on what could be done to make the audio input on the KF accessible by more than just the Voice Recorder app?
For earlier discoveries about mic input: FlashFire1 and shravbits have posted some useful info to note.
If you feel like giving it a try for fun, test your mic input with the Voice Recorder app.
Then setup a Google Voice account, and download the Google Voice app from the Play Store, then install Groove IP and connect it to your Google Voice account.
earbuds/mic that may work with the KF:
Apple generic and OEM earbuds
Misc earbuds with mic
Mini Mic
It has been noted somewhere that half duplexing is possibly being switched in software at the app level. It looks like our kindle fires come with the Texas Instruments AIC3110 chip ( http://www.ti.com/product/tlv320aic3110#description ) and from what I can tell, this hardware does support full duplex (audio input and output stream simultaneously).
I'm experienced with this whole mic thing (considering I started this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23546913)
But I don't think this 'calling from my kindle' thing is going to go much further. Skype isn't working, Google Voice doesn't work, Grooveshark doesn't work! No VoIP is working! I have tried, but the hardware just isn't cooperating at all! Sure Voice Search and all work, but this is, well, harder. I will keep trying and experimenting with this till I get it at least close to working
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I'm experienced with this whole mic thing (considering I started this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23546913)
But I don't think this 'calling from my kindle' thing is going to go much further. Skype isn't working, Google Voice doesn't work, Grooveshark doesn't work! No VoIP is working! I have tried, but the hardware just isn't cooperating at all! Sure Voice Search and all work, but this is, well, harder. I will keep trying and experimenting with this till I get it at least close to working
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I think it may be possible to enable duplex audio at the kernel level.... just need devs with experience there to look into it.... I'm hoping.
Maybe with a few modifications to Hashcode's 3.0 Kernel, this could be working. We shall see
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why don't you just contact hashcode and ask him to tackle this?
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why don't you just contact hashcode and ask him to tackle this?
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Honestly, as much as I want the mic too, I think Hashcode has a lot on his plate already. You could ask him, but just keep that in mind.
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Honestly, as much as I want the mic too, I think Hashcode has a lot on his plate already. You could ask him, but just keep that in mind.
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Yeah. He still needs to finish off the 3.0 kernel, and then we should ask him to tweak it
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shravbits said:
I'm experienced with this whole mic thing (considering I started this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23546913)
But I don't think this 'calling from my kindle' thing is going to go much further. Skype isn't working, Google Voice doesn't work, Grooveshark doesn't work! No VoIP is working! I have tried, but the hardware just isn't cooperating at all! Sure Voice Search and all work, but this is, well, harder. I will keep trying and experimenting with this till I get it at least close to working
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I've tested the Grooveshark and works well; Skype and Groove IP can establish the VoIP calls, obviously the other party can't hear me as gruuvin said.
If this is possible to activate the microphone, definitely the fire will satisfy the basic users' needs, and it will make it more attractive for the lower budget.
A member, leroy641, contacted me by private message, because he could not post in this section. It is an interesting note from a Groove IP dev who has considered this.
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i cant post in the developer forums but just wanted to let u know i contacted groove on 3/29 and this is thier answer
me:Have you guys thought of a kindle fire version? The default android sound recorder works with a headphone/ mic combo. I have tried every alternative mic option from the troubleshooting section. If you could somehow figure out how to use the same input as the sound recorder and add that to the mic options that would be great.
snrb labs:Hi,The issue is that other settings on the mic are required for VoIP use. Our understanding is the audio driver on the kindle fire doesn't implement those settings. So it wouldn't be possible to support the device unless that was changed.
seems like a driver mod might fix it.......
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A member, leroy641, contacted me by private message, because he could not post in this section. It is an interesting note from a Groove IP dev who has considered this.
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Please thank Leroy for me
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symbiiote said:
why don't you just contact hashcode and ask him to tackle this?
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I posted a message in Hashcode's
[WIP][KERNEL][DEV-ONLY] 3.0 Kernel for K-Fire [05-13 #10a -- SHUTDOWN + MARKET FIX]
thread about our issue being discussed here. I hope I didn't ruffle any feathers, because I just noticed the [DEV-ONLY] part of the thread title
Hey, I'm a firmware developer working on a networking module that implements a pretty complicated utility systems protocol... maybe that will keep me out of hot water with the android devs? 8-/
I did a quick search on audio full-duplex support for android and found a TI-Android-ICS-PortingGuide wiki (http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/TI-Android-ICS-PortingGuide) that mentioned in the "Audio" section support for simultaneous playback and record (full-duplex mode) for an AM335xevm that uses AIC31 audio codec. I believe our kindles use the AIC3110 audio chip, so maybe this is good news.
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/UserGuideAudioDriver_PSP_04.02.00.07
http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/AM335x_Audio_Driver%27s_Guide
Good news guys, Hashcode confirmed putting the "mic" issue next on the developement list.
Not sth to open champagne yet, but we can put it to chill.
milanche said:
Good news guys, Hashcode confirmed putting the "mic" issue next on the developement list.
Not sth to open champagne yet, but we can put it to chill.
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Ya it's great news!
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Thank you! I'll bookmark this post and read through the info as soon as the charger driver is in better shape. This is next on "the list"(tm).
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Great job guys! This is a great feature to be added. A big shout out to Hashcode!
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I really wish I had a credit card to donate some money to Hashcode. He is the reason the Kindle Fire community is alive today. I hope others are donating to give him the incentive to develop for a long time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30960182&postcount=1531
This may be coming soon, according to hash.
pkopalek said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30960182&postcount=1531
This may be coming soon, according to hash.
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Reviving an old thread. It's been almost a year since this idea almost happened! It would be pretty cool... in any kernel!
That full duplex is yet to come.......if only I had experience with kernels!
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i just bought a amazon tv fire and want to root it but when i plug it in for the first time it wants to download a software update after finding my network..how do i get around that...i know its a series 3 and is rootable..are there any videos on how to root this device..any help would be appreciated thanks....
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i just bought a amazon tv fire and want to root it but when i plug it in for the first time it wants to download a software update after finding my network..how do i get around that...i know its a series 3 and is rootable..are there any videos on how to root this device..any help would be appreciated thanks....
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http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-setup-a-new-fire-tv-without-blocking-root/
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i just bought a amazon tv fire and want to root it but when i plug it in for the first time it wants to download a software update after finding my network..how do i get around that...i know its a series 3 and is rootable..are there any videos on how to root this device..any help would be appreciated thanks....
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don't let it update and dont use Wifi. Start it up and when you get the wifi selection option, give it the ethernet connection till you see the word checking for updates, as soon as you see it, remove the ethernet and you should see a login screen. Go ahead login and root/block updates and downgrade and then go back up. the link given above should help.
I just picked mine up from BB and got a big fat "NO" on the root serial number check on aftvnews. Does that mean there's no shot for me- or can I still hook it up without internet and see what's up?
edit: fired it up and saw the german language option which I guess means no root for me
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I just picked mine up from BB and got a big fat "NO" on the root serial number check on aftvnews. Does that mean there's no shot for me- or can I still hook it up without internet and see what's up?
edit: fired it up and saw the german language option which I guess means no root for me
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return it back to bestbuy. Go looking for series 3. There are plenty out there. I just saw two of those series in Los Angeles Best Buy.
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return it back to bestbuy. Go looking for series 3. There are plenty out there. I just saw two of those series in Los Angeles Best Buy.
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I thought about that- but I'm also wondering just how important is the extra storage space to me. Perhaps more than I think.. Also- the other problem is that they're actually pretty hard to find in stock around here. I had to order online and do store pick up just to make sure it would be there when I got there. Assuming I do visit some other stores and try to grab one- is there something I can see in the serial number which will tell me it's a series 3? I looked at the decoder on aftvnews I don't see anything about series, but there is a number that shows the revision.. Same thing as series? Thanks
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I thought about that- but I'm also wondering just how important is the extra storage space to me. Perhaps more than I think.. Also- the other problem is that they're actually pretty hard to find in stock around here. I had to order online and do store pick up just to make sure it would be there when I got there. Assuming I do visit some other stores and try to grab one- is there something I can see in the serial number which will tell me it's a series 3? I looked at the decoder on aftvnews I don't see anything about series, but there is a number that shows the revision.. Same thing as series? Thanks
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The Serial number sould be 70900305 or 303. Get the point. ? Its still easily available here in the Los Angeles Area. It will require some effort but I'm sure you will get it. As for the benefits for root each one has their own advantages. For me these are to name a few.
1. Extra Space once I run out. I really don't think I'll need it.
2. USB Drive. This too I don't need as I use the network.
3. QuickSupport (TeamViewer) This is the most important as I can help fix my parents and family's firetv remotely as only with root you can get remote view.
4. md.emu and other emulators which are paid in google play. (Enjoy playing the nintendo and sega master system) to revive old days.
5. Custom Rom (around the corner) not needed now.
6. Kodi Icon on home screen. Nice to have but not needed.
7. Suspend and Restart in Kodi (Very useful features)
I'm sure here are others features that I've missed or don't know off but if given a choice, I'd rather spend the extra effort but get a rooted one. I have one extra rooted one in 'my doomsday bunker as I always have a feeling I may mess mine up or brick it up one day.
Thanks for the advice- so are you saying the 6th digit should be a 3 as in "series 3" or as aftvnews describe it "hardware revision"? I'm a little confused since their advice seems to indicate that factory software is based on the manufactured date which are the 9-12 digits..
Either way- I'm going to go around to a few more stores that may have them in stock and punch them into the decoder and see if I get lucky.. If not, I'm not terribly disappointed. With the unrooted unit I picked up earlier today I've managed to install Kodi, and "add the app" to home screen with the ikono TV / llama trick. Again, I'd love to have root and extra storage so I'll see what I can do- but this seems like it's gonna be a really solid device.. I tested some uncompressed high-bit rate stuff and it played flawlessly.. If only it could pass through HD audio- then it would just be darn near 100% perfect..
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Thanks for the advice- so are you saying the 6th digit should be a 3 as in "series 3" or as aftvnews describe it "hardware revision"? I'm a little confused since their advice seems to indicate that factory software is based on the manufactured date which are the 9-12 digits..
Either way- I'm going to go around to a few more stores that may have them in stock and punch them into the decoder and see if I get lucky.. If not, I'm not terribly disappointed. With the unrooted unit I picked up earlier today I've managed to install Kodi, and "add the app" to home screen with the ikono TV / llama trick. Again, I'd love to have root and extra storage so I'll see what I can do- but this seems like it's gonna be a really solid device.. I tested some uncompressed high-bit rate stuff and it played flawlessly.. If only it could pass through HD audio- then it would just be darn near 100% perfect..
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yes. Don't follow the decoder. The decoder says the Series 2 is good as well but I couldn't get those to bypass the initial check. By Series 3 yes I mean the 6th digit 305 or 303 or 304 sets are good in my personal experience. I've done quiet a few. I also tried looking for you yesterday in my local best buy (91303) but they didn't have it in stock. Had you asked a few days earlier. I would have saved one for you instead of returning it. Next time I see a correct series, I'll pick up a few for the community incase someone needs them. . Good luck and let me know if you need any help.
Hey man- thanks for convincing me to stick with the idea of going after an old one! I drove to a BB a little further away and it was worth it. They had two, and one was a 3 series! I punched it up on the decoder also and it says it should be rootable- woohoo! I won't have a chance to know for sure until this evening when I can plug it in and play with it- but it looks like I'm good. Just need to make sure I follow the steps right and not let the darn thing update.
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Hey man- thanks for convincing me to stick with the idea of going after an old one! I drove to a BB a little further away and it was worth it. They had two, and one was a 3 series! I punched it up on the decoder also and it says it should be rootable- woohoo! I won't have a chance to know for sure until this evening when I can plug it in and play with it- but it looks like I'm good. Just need to make sure I follow the steps right and not let the darn thing update.
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If you live close to 91303, I can help you out. If you aren't good at it, I can put up the firmwares till the bootmenu for you. If you want the files. PM me. I have all of them on my hdd. They all are available anyways but took me a while to collect them all. Finally if you want to send it in to me with shipping both ways, I'll do it for you. Either way congrats. but by knowing the times of your reply, you may be on the east coast
Remember its the ethernet trick of removal when checking for updates for series 3 and that is the only way now. Ensure you block on router first as well before you start. If you have mcaffee anti virus, ensure you disable it on your pc as tw_3.apk is detected as a virus. Keep all ducks in order. Its not hard if you know what your doing. You will have to downgrade and root again and block updates again before you go back up to prior to the bootmenu. After unlock, you can go to rbox' boot menu with recovery with the latest rooted firmware. Finally I suggest install google play with market helper 1.1 to make apps compatible. In the end use SDCard Pro which costs about 2.50 on google play to clean out the orphans and recover some captured disk land space.
Good Luck and its nice that you took that effort. Its totally worth it. When I first started doing this, I didn't know of the auto update to non root version and didn't block anything and lost my root. I since then sold my non rooted on ebay and repurchased it. I now have an extra in my bunker.
navigates said:
If you live close to 91303, I can help you out. If you aren't good at it, I can put up the firmwares till the bootmenu for you. If you want the files. PM me. I have all of them on my hdd. They all are available anyways but took me a while to collect them all. Finally if you want to send it in to me with shipping both ways, I'll do it for you. Either way congrats. but by knowing the times of your reply, you may be on the east coast
Remember its the ethernet trick of removal when checking for updates for series 3 and that is the only way now. Ensure you block on router first as well before you start. If you have mcaffee anti virus, ensure you disable it on your pc as tw_3.apk is detected as a virus. Keep all ducks in order. Its not hard if you know what your doing. You will have to downgrade and root again and block updates again before you go back up to prior to the bootmenu. After unlock, you can go to rbox' boot menu with recovery with the latest rooted firmware. Finally I suggest install google play with market helper 1.1 to make apps compatible. In the end use SDCard Pro which costs about 2.50 on google play to clean out the orphans and recover some captured disk land space.
Good Luck and its nice that you took that effort. Its totally worth it. When I first started doing this, I didn't know of the auto update to non root version and didn't block anything and lost my root. I since then sold my non rooted on ebay and repurchased it. I now have an extra in my bunker.
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Thanks dude. Before going over to the dark side with my iphone I had about 5 different android phones and rooted/rom'd every single one of em.. So although this seems maybe a little bit more involved I think I'll be alright- but your tips are much appreciated and I may hit you up on PM if I run into any troubles. What are your thoughts on the all-in-one tools/scripts here on the forums that will root, install CWM, etc?
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Thanks dude. Before going over to the dark side with my iphone I had about 5 different android phones and rooted/rom'd every single one of em.. So although this seems maybe a little bit more involved I think I'll be alright- but your tips are much appreciated and I may hit you up on PM if I run into any troubles. What are your thoughts on the all-in-one tools/scripts here on the forums that will root, install CWM, etc?
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I really use a combination. I have a directory for downgrade and just follow through the instructions. I've saved up the files in the respective directories in my PC as \downgrade and then as \latest before the bootmenu and then \final with boot menu. (I know the naming is a little whacked but it works for me)
In the instructions they don't say to put the rom.zip in the folder so I manually put it. If you need all the files, I can package it up for you. We will have to figure out how to send it over to you. through teamviewer / dropbox or some other way.
as for automation scripts, I don't use any. I just have batch files to install all the apks. I also install google play and the llama automation scripts and then import it in Llama.
In the end I use adbfire only to restore the kodi backup which has all the nuances from helix and elmero's fixes. and then replace the icons of ikono.tv.
I haven't had the need to extend my drive but have a hub waiting for future if I need it.
* Don't forget to disable using the com = disable command.
Phew... Did it- man that was a heck of a process.. Had to do all the downgrade/upgrade/boot menu, etc etc etc but it's finally done and I'm all up to date! I could probably do it again in half the time now that I've done it once, but that first time was a real doozy.. I pretty much just stuck to the atvf guides. Thanks again for the tips / advice.
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Phew... Did it- man that was a heck of a process.. Had to do all the downgrade/upgrade/boot menu, etc etc etc but it's finally done and I'm all up to date! I could probably do it again in half the time now that I've done it once, but that first time was a real doozy.. I pretty much just stuck to the atvf guides. Thanks again for the tips / advice.
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Great. Congrats !! Its surely not for the faint of heart. and most mess it up. Ensure you block the updates on the router and through pm disable.
I tried searching the forum and Google, can't find an answer. I am trying to be able to remotely provide tech support to Fire Tv's/Sticks, anybody knows how? I tried Teamviewer Quicksupport but wasn't able to remote in like on computers. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
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I tried searching the forum and Google, can't find an answer. I am trying to be able to remotely provide tech support to Fire Tv's/Sticks, anybody knows how? I tried Teamviewer Quicksupport but wasn't able to remote in like on computers. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
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If you are rooted, Teamviewer Quicksupport works well. When you are rooted and a remote access is requested, you will be asked to grant root access once so the remote view can work. I use it all the time for my parent's firetv overseas and am glad they are rooted.
I also tried contacting Teamviewer on this and their response was around Amazon will not approve their app for remote.
For my parent's firetv, it wasn't rooted, so I sold it on ebay and repurchased another one which could be rooted. Total net loss was about $25.
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If you are rooted, Teamviewer Quicksupport works well. When you are rooted and a remote access is requested, you will be asked to grant root access once so the remote view can work. I use it all the time for my parent's firetv overseas and am glad they are rooted.
I also tried contacting Teamviewer on this and their response was around Amazon will not approve their app for remote.
For my parent's firetv, it wasn't rooted, so I sold it on ebay and repurchased another one which could be rooted. Total net loss was about $25.
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This seems really useful. I'm rooted but had some trouble connecting last night. Is it a paid app? I saw there was a full version but what does the free version get?
I already have a few ways to connect remotely to my computers so this would primarily be for my aftvs. Might come in handy if I'm at work and my wife has problems with it (which happens often)
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This seems really useful. I'm rooted but had some trouble connecting last night. Is it a paid app? I saw there was a full version but what does the free version get?
I already have a few ways to connect remotely to my computers so this would primarily be for my aftvs. Might come in handy if I'm at work and my wife has problems with it (which happens often)
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I don't know about the paid version or the free version. I have a version of apk at home which I can send to you if you like. Just install that and you will have full remote capability. I didn't know there was a paid version of quicksupport. I have most of the needed apk's and have a batch file which installs all of them for a new firetv that I build for friends and family.
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I don't know about the paid version or the free version. I have a version of apk at home which I can send to you if you like. Just install that and you will have full remote capability. I didn't know there was a paid version of quicksupport. I have most of the needed apk's and have a batch file which installs all of them for a new firetv that I build for friends and family.
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Yes please. That'd be great! Maybe I got it wrong. A quick search brought me to the site and it does say full version but it says free as well. And there's a number for sales and one for tech support? Never seen that but haven't looked to deeply. Could be like an open source type deal which is donation optional for personal use but you need a license for business. Anyways, yes I'd like to try your apk when you have time. Thanks!
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Yes please. That'd be great! Maybe I got it wrong. A quick search brought me to the site and it does say full version but it says free as well. And there's a number for sales and one for tech support? Never seen that but haven't looked to deeply. Could be like an open source type deal which is donation optional for personal use but you need a license for business. Anyways, yes I'd like to try your apk when you have time. Thanks!
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this is the one I have. Try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamviewer.quicksupport.market
Do you know how to download the apk and install it? If you don't have google play installed?
I use this:
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
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this is the one I have. Try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teamviewer.quicksupport.market
Do you know how to download the apk and install it? If you don't have google play installed?
I use this:
http://apps.evozi.com/apk-downloader/
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Thanks! Oh yeah, I can definetly manage the apk install lol. I think I just got a little confused with the setup. When I installed it the other nite it asked for a remote but then the only other thing I found was quicksupport (which I assumed you'd install on your android phone/tablet). That combined with the fact I thought it might be a paid app just made me think your apk was different. But I'll get it working.
I'm really surprised this is a free service. I use to have a similar app for Mac which was free app a few years back then they started charging. I actually don't even bother telling my parents about kodi because if it has issues they won't be able to fix it, but if I can do that remotely it changes things. I appreciate the time. Sorry for the miscommunication.
Not a problem. Let me know how it works for you. You need root to enable screen sharing and the first time you request remote access supersu will prompt for root access confirmation. Teamviewer is free for personal and household use and no adds. It's really good.
Good luck
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Not a problem. Let me know how it works for you. You need root to enable screen sharing and the first time you request remote access supersu will prompt for root access confirmation. Teamviewer is free for personal and household use and no adds. It's really good.
Good luck
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I haven't had loads of time to figure this out but might know why I'm struggling. Can teamviwer not remotely connect from android to aftv? I've been trying to do it with my phone and then my tablet but do you need to use a PC or Mac as your remote?
That's the only reason I can think as to why I can't get it to work. But for me, it'd be a lot more convenient if I could use my phone/tablet since those are the devices I always have on hand or very close by.
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I haven't had loads of time to figure this out but might know why I'm struggling. Can teamviwer not remotely connect from android to aftv? I've been trying to do it with my phone and then my tablet but do you need to use a PC or Mac as your remote?
That's the only reason I can think as to why I can't get it to work. But for me, it'd be a lot more convenient if I could use my phone/tablet since those are the devices I always have on hand or very close by.
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Honestly I can't comment on it. I always use my laptop. That may be your problem.
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Honestly I can't comment on it. I always use my laptop. That may be your problem.
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Yea. I dont think you can connect from an android device. I installed it on my mac last nite and was able to connect from aftv.
How can I root my firestick?
Screen Sharing Only
navigates said:
Not a problem. Let me know how it works for you. You need root to enable screen sharing and the first time you request remote access supersu will prompt for root access confirmation. Teamviewer is free for personal and household use and no adds. It's really good.
Good luck
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I've been having issues with quick support only allowing screen sharing. I have a rooted fire tv 2 and a rooted Fire tv stick 4k and i'm running the same file you linked to
on the google play store. It never asked me to grant root permission like other apps have.
In the advanced setting of quick support there used to be an option to "Install Additional Add-Ons " but now that is always grayed out. So the only other thing i can
come up with is to find the Addon's or through adb manually allow root access to the quick support.apk.
It's doesn't make sense. this used to work on rooted Fire Tv's but not any longer. You post is now 5 years old and i'm wondering if your having the same issues i am.