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Running the Stock Odexed ROM of Gingerbread that came out today and Netflix loads and shows my movies but will not play them.. doesnt give an error message.
Netflix does not currently support any Gingerbread Sense ROMs, wait for Netflix to update their app.
I used the OTA update to the official gingerbread from Sprint. Didn't like it and went back to CM7. Now Netflix is not working. Went to the market and it said my device is not supported. Do need to wait as well for them to update the app?
Thank you.
It was working on CM7 before the update.
I had a similar issue and netflix told me my account my be deactivated. I'm wondering if netflix is just updating their app to be compatible with all the updating going on and downwards.
A few months ago the 4.2.2 sw was pushed to my wifi only note 8.0 tablet and now the xfinity tv player ap no longer comes up as compatible which bugs the hell out of me since it still works on the 4.1 versions even with the newest version of the app. It also works on other 4.2.2 running devices! So Ive been trying to find a newer working apk file to use so I can sideload it somehow. My device is unrooted and I'd prefer to keep it that way even though im sure this would be easlier if I rooted it.
I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to block amazon forcing you to update to latest netflix after upgrading the firmware?
Thanks to rbox I have all the necessary components to keep the file structure/firmware of 51.1.0.2 and be on latest 51.1.4.1, of course new netflix does not work on that, I removed and sideloaded an extracted netflix apk from older firmware for the FTV but amazon has something forcing you to update, it pulls up a message saying required update. Any way around this? I think the state i have my FTV in if I could launch the old netflix it would work, but I can't launch it without the amazon nag.
The reason I need to keep the old netflix is for some reason my FTV's do not play well with the new version at all, many errors/skips/fails to launch/logs me out etc. I tried latest 51.1.4.1 and still same issue. It's odd too cause I bought a new FTV from staples and rooted it and upgraded it before doing anything to 51.1.4.1 with new netflix and it works way better on that unit than any of my other ones. not sure why
Also, the new netflix will not put my FTV to sleep mode automatically after timing out. The old one would allow it to go to sleep mode while new netflix logs out of the user profile but leaves the app open and it sat overnight on netflix, This doesnt work very well for me. Any help/insight is appreciated!
Skater4599 said:
I was wondering if anyone knows of a way to block amazon forcing you to update to latest netflix after upgrading the firmware?
Thanks to rbox I have all the necessary components to keep the file structure/firmware of 51.1.0.2 and be on latest 51.1.4.1, of course new netflix does not work on that, I removed and sideloaded an extracted netflix apk from older firmware for the FTV but amazon has something forcing you to update, it pulls up a message saying required update. Any way around this? I think the state i have my FTV in if I could launch the old netflix it would work, but I can't launch it without the amazon nag.
The reason I need to keep the old netflix is for some reason my FTV's do not play well with the new version at all, many errors/skips/fails to launch/logs me out etc. I tried latest 51.1.4.1 and still same issue. It's odd too cause I bought a new FTV from staples and rooted it and upgraded it before doing anything to 51.1.4.1 with new netflix and it works way better on that unit than any of my other ones. not sure why
Also, the new netflix will not put my FTV to sleep mode automatically after timing out. The old one would allow it to go to sleep mode while new netflix logs out of the user profile but leaves the app open and it sat overnight on netflix, This doesnt work very well for me. Any help/insight is appreciated!
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It's two separate apps, so if you leave the new one installed, the old one will still work. Unfortunately it won't show up in the main apps list and you'll have to open it like other sideloaded apps.
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It's two separate apps, so if you leave the new one installed, the old one will still work. Unfortunately it won't show up in the main apps list and you'll have to open it like other sideloaded apps.
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Just tried that, it does show up as a seperate as you said, the problem is when I launch it, I get an amazon popup that says "Launch newer Netflix Instead. you have installed a newer version of Netflix. This old version is no longer supported. Please uninstall and launch the new version instead. And two options, uninstall now or uninstall later"
Also looking at manage all apps list now it only shows the old netflix, I think it overwrote the newer version or something.
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Just tried that, it does show up as a seperate as you said, the problem is when I launch it, I get an amazon popup that says "Launch newer Netflix Instead. you have installed a newer version of Netflix. This old version is no longer supported. Please uninstall and launch the new version instead. And two options, uninstall now or uninstall later"
Also looking at manage all apps list now it only shows the old netflix, I think it overwrote the newer version or something.
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That's odd. Originally, before I fixed Netflix... I let it update to the new Netflix, I used it and it didn't work, and then I did 'adb install' to install the old one, and went to the apps list and it "just worked". It could be that they've since updated something to prevent that from working... Why not just flash 51.1.3.0?
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That's odd. Originally, before I fixed Netflix... I let it update to the new Netflix, I used it and it didn't work, and then I did 'adb install' to install the old one, and went to the apps list and it "just worked". It could be that they've since updated something to prevent that from working... Why not just flash 51.1.3.0?
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My other FTV's are on 51.1.3.0 for that reason, I had just flahsed this one with latest 51.1.4.1 in hopes new netflix would work any better than it did on 51.1.4.0, but it seems not much changed (for me). I wanted to keep the new firmware for some of the features, remote on phone, sleep button, prime music and whatever bug fixes etc they've done in the background, also moving forward I don't want to be forever stuck on 51.1.3.0. But it'll have to do for now I guess.
@rbox do you still happen to have the APK you adb installed that showed up seperately? I wonder if it's just my .apk I have
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@rbox do you still happen to have the APK you adb installed that showed up seperately? I wonder if it's just my .apk I have
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It's the same one you have, it hasn't been chagned in forever. Just pull it off one of your other boxes.
Ok, yep same place I got the one I have. I just re-pulled it and the /data/data folder just to see, same thing.
Thanks for the help/input rbox
I hope this is the right thread for this -
I just updated to the pre-rooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 firmware. The new netflix app won't play anything. I tried uninstalling it, deleting it from the cloud, rebooting, and reinstalling. Still nothing.
Any ideas? I was fine with the old app if someone could point me to the APK. I unforunately don't have any other devices with the old APK.
I appreciate any help.
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I hope this is the right thread for this -
I just updated to the pre-rooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 firmware. The new netflix app won't play anything. I tried uninstalling it, deleting it from the cloud, rebooting, and reinstalling. Still nothing.
Any ideas? I was fine with the old app if someone could point me to the APK. I unforunately don't have any other devices with the old APK.
I appreciate any help.
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Nevermind. I ended up wiping and installing 51.1.4.0 because I don't think I ever did that. Then I reinstalled the boot menu and flashed .1 and everything is working.
I'll leave this here just in case anyone else makes the same bonehead mistake. Thanks for the hard work rbox, appreciate the rooted firmware releases.
Hi All
I have a rooted AFTV1 and un-rooted AFTV2. I have no problem w/ Netflix w/ the AFTV2 but for the last few days, Netflix complains that it cannot reach it servers on rooted AFTV1.
The SW on this is quite old 51.1.4.0_514006420 http://www.aftvnews.com/roms/
Probably the Netflix App has changed quite a bit. If you think my old SW is the problem, can some of you gurus guide me what would be the quickest way to move to the latest SW, hope I don't have to do update to every release.
Thanks in advance.
Ditto. Tried rolling back many versions of the app. Nothing seems to work. Unroot the only option? Anyone found a cloak to work?
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Hi All
I have a rooted AFTV1 and un-rooted AFTV2. I have no problem w/ Netflix w/ the AFTV2 but for the last few days, Netflix complains that it cannot reach it servers on rooted AFTV1.
The SW on this is quite old 51.1.4.0_514006420 http://www.aftvnews.com/roms/
Probably the Netflix App has changed quite a bit. If you think my old SW is the problem, can some of you gurus guide me what would be the quickest way to move to the latest SW, hope I don't have to do update to every release.
Thanks in advance.
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Ditto. Tried rolling back many versions of the app. Nothing seems to work. Unroot the only option? Anyone found a cloak to work?
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The link below is where to get started updating a Rooted FiresOS 3 FTV1 to FireOS 5.
It's easy. But just make sure you verify you have every requirement checked off before. As long as TWRP is installed correctly then you shouldn't have any problems at all. Since a good install of TWRP will always let you wipe/flash your FTV1.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-twrp-custom-recovery-on-a-rooted-fire-tv-1/
I was planning to write a walk-thru of my experience updating my FTV1's. But I ran into a minor SuperSU bug. So have postpone writing the walk-thru until it gets solved. But might write one once I update my 2nd of 4 FTV1's. Been mostly re-flashing the 1st one to try some stuff.
I'm hoping you get around to writing up this walk-thru. That would be super helpful!!!
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I'm hoping you get around to writing up this walk-thru. That would be super helpful!!!
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Will try to get it done this weekend. Plan to mod my second AFTV1 from FireOS3 to FireOS5. With lessons learned from modding & re-modding my first one multiple times.
I updated to the latest prerooted rom by rbox (jan 8 2018) on fire tv 1 and now can't find Netflix.
Once I got to latest rom I realized my netflix was way old (from like 51.1.1.0) and figured this was probably the issue, so under settings all apps, cleared it's cache and data, then uninstalled. Now when I search for netflix it doesn't find anything. Tried resyncing my purchased stuff under my account and still don't see it. Should I try and reflash the prerooted rom again now that I've removed my old netflix apk?
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I updated to the latest prerooted rom by rbox (jan 8 2018) on fire tv 1 and now can't find Netflix.
Once I got to latest rom I realized my netflix was way old (from like 51.1.1.0) and figured this was probably the issue, so under settings all apps, cleared it's cache and data, then uninstalled. Now when I search for netflix it doesn't find anything. Tried resyncing my purchased stuff under my account and still don't see it. Should I try and reflash the prerooted rom again now that I've removed my old netflix apk?
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I just installed Netflix on my rooted Fire TV 1 with the latest OS and Netflix works fine.
EDIT: Here's a link to my Netflix APK: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjlFvM-kUCwh_VrvNbHA-1xdlIx0
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I just installed Netflix on my rooted Fire TV 1 with the latest OS and Netflix works fine.
EDIT: Here's a link to my Netflix APK: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjlFvM-kUCwh_VrvNbHA-1xdlIx0
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Hey thanks that did the trick~! You are a golden god sizzlechest, with raw talent :good::good:
Update: This issue has now been confirmed solved for the Hulu, HBO Go, and HBO NOW app update error.
There are 2 ways to remedy the issue:
1. The prefered method is to update to the newest ROM. Rbox has issued an updated version of his ROM 5.2.4.2_r2. You can get a copy at the forum post here 5.2.4.1_r2. This updated version fixes playback errors in the new Hulu app as well as HBO (Go and Now) issues. Be sure to follow normal flashing instructions. Note - 5.2.4.2_r1 will NOT work for the new Hulu app (4.x.x).
2. If, for some reason, you do not want to flash an updated ROM. For the quick and dirty solution, post #12 gives instructions on correcting the problem. Note that this method only reverts to an older version of the app (3.x.x) and will not allow the new Hulu Live TV service functionality or the multiple accounts functionality. The same will need to be done for the HBO apk as well.
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I'm surprised I'm the only one so far posting about this, but maybe I'm the only one experiencing problems.
The new HULU app updated automatically for me yesterday and immediately rendered playback impossible. Any show, movie, etc. comes back with a playback failure error code cdn-3-xxxxxxxx where the "x"s at the end change to different alpha numeric characters at any time. Here is what I have tried so far with NO POSITIVE RESULTS (in addition to speaking with HULU customer service support desk). I am on a rooted box using TWRP and rbox's system files (sloane).
Uninstalled and reinstalled app
Restarted AFTV
Unauthorized app via HULU website and re-authorized
Restarted router, cable modem, and AFTV (even a long term restart as requested by HULU tech support)
Updated AFTV software version (originally I was on 5.2.4.0 - then I updated to 5.2.4.2)
Wiped cache (Factory Reset)
As stated above, none of these worked.
HULU support gave me no way to uninstall the app and go back to an older (working) version, so I am currently stuck without a working version of HULU.
Here's what I'm interested in finding out from the community:
Has anyone experienced the same problems I have and then been able to get the app working correctly? If so, what method worked for you?
I can probably find an old version of the app online, however, I need to be able to block or turn off the update somehow... is there a method of turning the app update similar to how we stop the AFTV from updating automatically?
Any assistance would be appreciated. I'd really like the old version of the app back, since the newer version is crap.
This should be an old version of the apk you can try to sideload: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
Thanks Sizzle, but I fear without a method of stopping the update I will shortly be left in a similar situation as I currently am in. Would you happen to know how to stop the automatic update of the hulu apk?
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Thanks Sizzle, but I fear without a method of stopping the update I will shortly be left in a similar situation as I currently am in. Would you happen to know how to stop the automatic update of the hulu apk?
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FireOS 5 UI in Settings/Applications/Appstore/ you can turn off the "Automatic Updates" for all apps. In the future you will get notifications about Updates. You will be able to ignore them or apply them.
Can you confirm that the apk I provided is the older version? I've already upgraded and everything works fine on my Fire TV 1.
Sizzle - I will have some time this afternoon or early evening to implement the rollback and turn off the updates that Y314K provided instructions to earlier. I will post back with results when complete.
Thank you again for the assist.
Yup... I posted this as an issue on aftv news. If your rooted the new Hulu version will not work on your Amazon Fire TV. Please let us know if this method fixes the problem.
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Yup... I posted this as an issue on aftv news. If your rooted the new Hulu version will not work on your Amazon Fire TV. Please let us know if this method fixes the problem.
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The wife is not happy with Hulu not working and honestly she needs a stock always working AFTV box.
Happy Wife Happy Life! After searching a few different ways I'm unable to find a stock nonrooted 5.2.4.2 zip.
Might anyone know where I can download to flash via TWRP?
I can report same issue, it also effects newer versions of HBO GO
I've got a rooted fully unlocked bootloader FireTV 1 and am using version 4.0.0.342 as reported by Titanium Backup with no problems. What specifically shouldn't I be able to do? My hulu account is ad-free. Perhaps you guys are running an adblocker and do not have an ad-free hulu subscription?
Here's the 4.0.0.342 apk from my Fire TV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgvqg1ugzhrjpr5/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-4.0.0.342.apk?dl=0
Here's the old 3.2.a version from my other FireTV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
I am looking into this. If it is what I think, it would only be effecting the Fire TV 2 and has nothing to do with root.
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Can you confirm that the apk I provided is the older version? I've already upgraded and everything works fine on my Fire TV 1.
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Ok - Here are my findings. I attempted to install the 4.0.xxx version on both of my AFTV2 (sloane) boxes. Neither box would play videos (although the app booted and appeared to run correctly initially). Both are rooted with one running 5.2.4.2 and the other running 5.2.1.1.
After unsuccessful attempts of trying out the v4 app on both boxes, I uninstalled the apk, then rebooted.
Installed 3.2.a and success! Both units work as they should.
Although they are not the newest version of the app, I am able to play back video - so that is a plus
This version will not have the new Hulu Live or the separate account access to the app.
For anyone else experiencing this problem, here is the process I would recommend to solve this:
1. Download earlier version (3.2.a) of Hulu app (see Sizzlechest's link posted earlier)
2. Uninstall current non-working Hulu app.
3. Make sure your app automatic updates are set to OFF by going to Settings>Applications>Appstore>Automatic Updates - OFF
4. Reboot Device (may not be necessary, but what does it hurt?)
5. Connect to device via adb
6. Install Hulu 3.2.a.apk via command "adb install com.hulu.plus-FireTV2-3.2.a.apk" - keep in mind this only works if you did not rename the apk from Sizzlechest when you downloaded it.
7. Profit
You will need to re-logon to the Hulu app.
Thanks for everyone's help on this one! A real community effort.
Looking forward to rbox's discoveries on this subject. Thanks for all of your hard work on this and all of the other projects you've been a part of.
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I've got a rooted fully unlocked bootloader FireTV 1 and am using version 4.0.0.342 as reported by Titanium Backup with no problems. What specifically shouldn't I be able to do? My hulu account is ad-free. Perhaps you guys are running an adblocker and do not have an ad-free hulu subscription?
Here's the 4.0.0.342 apk from my Fire TV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/mgvqg1ugzhrjpr5/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-4.0.0.342.apk?dl=0
Here's the old 3.2.a version from my other FireTV: https://www.dropbox.com/s/xw9rv2nxet2lchu/com.hulu.plus-FireTV-3.2.a.apk?dl=0
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Sorry, forgot to address this Sizzle.
I DO have the add-free version of Hulu, but not the newer Hulu Live subscription. I am not running any adblocker software.
Okay. I have a theory on why both Hulu and HBO are not working. Like I said this is going to be a Fire TV 2 only thing. If someone is willing to try a fix, please PM me. Do note, this might brick the box. I really don't know. And if it bricks, it'll be super dead. But, there is a slim chance the unbrick program could revive it, so I would prefer someone who has a box that was rooted with my preloader instructions and not KingoRoot. But, if you don't care, and you didn't use the preloader instructions, and want to try anyway, there definitely won't be any way to recover it. I will say this again. If you try this fix, there is a chance it might brick the box. Just want to make that clear.
Is there a specific apk version (link) for hbo now that people have had success installing?
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Is there a specific apk version (link) for hbo now that people have had success installing?
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Sorry Duck, but I am not aware of the HBO Now app - I use Prime channels for my HBO subscription.
In the case of the Hulu app, I had to revert to the previous whole number version of app in order for it to work - V4.x.x.xxx --> V3.x.xxx
My suggestion is to just try some different versions in a fairly methodical way and see what works. It's fairly easy to install and uninstall via adb and only takes a few min.
Also, be sure to turn off automatic updating in the Appstore (different than updates for system), otherwise your app will just update itself again to the newer version and you'll be stuck.
Hopefully rbox will use his magical powers and get us an answer to all of our troubles soon. :fingers-crossed:
Thanks for the reply @chadster1976. Was able to get things to work by downloading an earlier version of HBO Now from the same place you guys suggested. Thanks again! Was able to watch GOT lastnight again on my main TV.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73144047&postcount=412
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Okay. I have a theory on why both Hulu and HBO are not working. Like I said this is going to be a Fire TV 2 only thing. If someone is willing to try a fix, please PM me. Do note, this might brick the box. I really don't know. And if it bricks, it'll be super dead. But, there is a slim chance the unbrick program could revive it, so I would prefer someone who has a box that was rooted with my preloader instructions and not KingoRoot. But, if you don't care, and you didn't use the preloader instructions, and want to try anyway, there definitely won't be any way to recover it. I will say this again. If you try this fix, there is a chance it might brick the box. Just want to make that clear.
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I'm willing to test as I have spare AFTV devices just in case. Just sent you a PM @rbox
So I downloaded @rbox 5.2.4.2 deleted the SU directory inside the zip as instructed, then wiped everything possible 3x upon which I cleanly reinstalled 5.2.4.2 and Hulu still does not work on my non rooted AFTV 2 Box. Direct TV Now works perfectly without installing HideMyRoot so maybe this is truly just a Hulu issue on AFTV 2 Boxes. @AFTVnews.com
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So I downloaded @rbox 5.2.4.2 deleted the SU directory inside the zip as instructed, then wiped everything possible 3x upon which I cleanly reinstalled 5.2.4.2 and Hulu still does not work on my non rooted AFTV 2 Box. Direct TV Now works perfectly without installing HideMyRoot so maybe this is truly just a Hulu issue on AFTV 2 Boxes. @AFTVnews.com
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Not sure Tekno. I was on chat 3 separate occasions with the Hulu tech support team and they claimed this had only been a rare occurrence... Take that however you want to... The extent of their assistance was resetting everything - including router, modem, etc. Then the final thing they suggested was a factory reset. I eventually did try that after updating to the latest firmware version from rbox. Needless to say that did not work. They couldn't help me with downgrading to the previous working version of the app, which is why I started this thread here on XDA.