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If I install SPMC from the play store will it coexist with XBMC or overwrite it? If it overwrites does it retain my settings (skins, add-ons, paths, advanced settings.xml, etc).
I just got XBMC set up just the way I like it but I have a weird bug with the fast forwarding that I think I heard was fixed with SPMC.
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collindv said:
If I install SPMC from the play store will it coexist with XBMC or overwrite it? If it overwrites does it retain my settings (skins, add-ons, paths, advanced settings.xml, etc).
I just got XBMC set up just the way I like it but I have a weird bug with the fast forwarding that I think I heard was fixed with SPMC.
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Use the xbmc backup utility. I backed up to a network drive and then restored to spmc.
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Exactly what I needed to know. Thanks man.
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JJ-KwiK said:
They will coexist.
The file path where all the files xbmc uses changes in spmc from org.xbmc.xbmc to com.semperpax.spmc
If you want to keep all your addons/settings/skin/advancedsettings copy the contents from /sdcard/Android/data/org.xbmc.xbmc/files/.xbmc to /sdcard/Android/data/com.semperpax.spmc/files/.xbmc
Make sure to not uninstall xbmc until you install spmc, run it once and copy the proper files over to the new path.
Hope this helps.
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Worked perfectly. Only thing I had to do was update my advanced settings xml file to reflect the new spmc path for my thumbnail redirection. Thanks again.
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JJ-KwiK said:
The backup utility doesn't work for passwords and skins.
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Actually it does...I restored an SPMC install to AFTV coming from my Ouya. Accounts and passwords, I didn't have to lift a finger
Now....it might not work the other way around seeing how castrated FireOS is.
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Which version of SPMC did you install? I side loaded the new version from the Google Play and I get this error when attempting to launch: "OBB not yet present"
I have XBMC Gotham 13.2 sideloaded, but issue is that I can't output DD 5.1 sound. DTS works fine.
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Ipse_Tase said:
Actually it does...I restored an SPMC install to AFTV coming from my Ouya. Accounts and passwords, I didn't have to lift a finger
Now....it might not work the other way around seeing how castrated FireOS is.
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SamuraiAlex said:
Which version of SPMC did you install? I side loaded the new version from the Google Play and I get this error when attempting to launch: "OBB not yet present"
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I got it straight from the source: http://spmc.semperpax.com/ v13.3.2 - it installed just fine on mine and took over the launcher as well. That plus rbox's Xposed mod has completely taken care of the convoluted and useless KFTV launcher.
There are Program addons to create shortcuts to launch Youtube and Netflix...so your AFTV can stay in SPMC/XBMC all day long.
SamuraiAlex said:
Which version of SPMC did you install? I side loaded the new version from the Google Play and I get this error when attempting to launch: "OBB not yet present"
I have XBMC Gotham 13.2 sideloaded, but issue is that I can't output DD 5.1 sound. DTS works fine.
Thanks.
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I installed mine from Google play.
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Is there any way to download apk directly from amazon app store on computer? like these sites that do that for play store?
DarkSupremo said:
Is there any way to download apk directly from amazon app store on computer? like these sites that do that for play store?
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I'd asked the same thing months ago. I've yet to find a direct method. What I've done was to install things to my phone or tablet, then sideload them. Or if you are just wanting to backup the apk, there are many backup apps out there.
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I'd asked the same thing months ago. I've yet to find a direct method. What I've done was to install things to my phone or tablet, then sideload them. Or if you are just wanting to backup the apk, there are many backup apps out there.
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I wanted that to try sideloading app's from Amazon App store that are marked as non compatible with Fire TV, but few of then should work fine..
Maybe some apps that require Google Account does not require in the Amazon App Store (not tested)
DarkSupremo said:
I wanted that to try sideloading app's from Amazon App store that are marked as non compatible with Fire TV, but few of then should work fine..
Maybe some apps that require Google Account does not require in the Amazon App Store (not tested)
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The best way to do that is to download them to a compatible device then sideload them. f you are rooted, you can install the Google Play Store too and access many more apps.
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The best way to do that is to download them to a compatible device then sideload them.
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An Alternative method is to install them on a compatible device from the Play Store, and then extract them with an apk extractor, also from the Play Store.
It's still a mystery (to me) why Amazon hasn't figured out what's compatible with the fire and what's not.
Yeah, but the main problem is that some apps require google account (google services must be installed) and some of then does not require that in the amazon app version..
My device version can't be rooted... i got it with an rooteable version, then i turned it on (without internet) and after reading few tutorials in how to root it, after few hours it started updating automatically and i was not able to cancel it (IT WAS WITHOUT INTERNET) ¬¬
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Yeah, but the main problem is that some apps require google account (google services must be installed) and some of then does not require that in the amazon app version..
My device version can't be rooted... i got it with an rooteable version, then i turned it on (without internet) and after reading few tutorials in how to root it, after few hours it started updating automatically and i was not able to cancel it (IT WAS WITHOUT INTERNET) ¬¬
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Then your only choice is to use a different device to install them on from the Amazon Appstore, then sideload them to the FTV. It's easy to do. There are several apps that will sideload an installed app on one device directly to the FTV.
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Yeah, but the main problem is that some apps require google account (google services must be installed) and some of then does not require that in the amazon app version..
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Correct. So I guess I've been lucky. I'm not rooted and so far I've been able to install everything I've wanted to install. Except, of course, the Play Store itself. Which IMO, is only an inconvenience.
What is it you want to install? What do you want your FTV to do that it doesn't?
I install the app on my tablet, and then use AGK to sideload to my FireTV stick. My tablet is a Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, running ICS 4.0.4, and won't run Kodi for example (it's not a Neon device). This method is how I was able to get Kodi installed on the Fire stick. Of course the problem is getting the app installed on the tablet if it's listed as non-compatable by Anazon. As for making backups of apps on my tablet, I use ES Task Manager. Free and works like a charm.
asphalt 8 amazon apk
I have a similar problem. I have a fire hd 6 and no other amazon device. I would like asphalt 8 on it but it says it is incompatible. I cant believe this quad-core tablet couldn't handle asphalt when my moms old single core acer can. If I get the apk from my nexus 7 (also shows as incompatible with asphalt in amazon store) I get a no license error. I bought the game on the amazon site so if anybody has the apk I would appreciate it. Thanks
I just released an extension for Chrome for downloading APK files from Amazon Appstore directly on your PC. You can check this thread for more information
I installed recovery yesterday and updated to rbox's pre-rooted 5.0.4r2. I was trying to get Play Store working and totally forgot to stop updates.
Can anybody tell me if I'm able to down grade to a rootable image or if 5.0.5 can be rooted? I've noticed that the android.zip file the was in this guide is now missing. I'm a little bit stuck now.
Any help would be appreciated.
liam08 said:
I installed recovery yesterday and updated to rbox's pre-rooted 5.0.4r2. I was trying to get Play Store working and totally forgot to stop updates.
Can anybody tell me if I'm able to down grade to a rootable image or if 5.0.5 can be rooted? I've noticed that the android.zip file the was in this guide is now missing. I'm a little bit stuck now.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes. Install recovery and then flash 5.0.4r2.
http://www.aftvnews.com/software-version-5-0-5-for-fire-tv-2-can-still-be-rooted/
Thanks for the link, but I tried to install recovery this morning and my FTV is no longer rooted. I just get SU not found.
liam080888 said:
Thanks for the link, but I tried to install recovery this morning and my FTV is no longer rooted. I just get SU not found.
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Follow this guide: http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-root-the-amazon-fire-tv-2/
BTW 5.0.0r2 rooted image had been released as well.
Liam08, did everything work out with you. I was also in your situation (accidental update) but after following the latest guide on AFTV News, my Fire TV is fine. Hope things go well for your device.
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Liam08, did everything work out with you. I was also in your situation (accidental update) but after following the latest guide on AFTV News, my Fire TV is fine. Hope things go well for your device.
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It did, the Fire TV is up and running as it was before. Currently setting up Kodi and then I'll be installing the Play Store.
liam08 said:
It did, the Fire TV is up and running as it was before. Currently setting up Kodi and then I'll be installing the Play Store.
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Wait! Are you able to get the okay store fully operational?! Do you have a tutorial? I have the store APK and play services installed but on my Fire TV, the store will not grab a connection.
lightykd said:
Wait! Are you able to get the okay store fully operational?! Do you have a tutorial? I have the store APK and play services installed but on my Fire TV, the store will not grab a connection.
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I haven't tried yet, but there is a guide on here.
lightykd said:
Wait! Are you able to get the okay store fully operational?! Do you have a tutorial? I have the store APK and play services installed but on my Fire TV, the store will not grab a connection.
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this guide worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/q-guide-to-getting-google-play-rbox-t3310974
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this guide worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/q-guide-to-getting-google-play-rbox-t3310974
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Did you try this tutorial on a AFTV2?
Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.
navigates said:
Hi All,
I have a requirement which I have not been able to figure out. I have the Firetv Generation 2 with the latest OS. I also have the NVidia Shield and the Infomir's Stalker App purchased there. When I move the Extracted APK to the firetv, it installs ok but then starts off and brings a popup that the license file of google play is missing.
Is there a way I can bring the license file the application is looking for on the firetv or
can I install google play and install it through that?
There is no Firetv version of the application. Any help is much appreciated.
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Would appreciate if anyone can help with this.
Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.
JUSTINMARMER said:
Post a link to the file and I'll see if I can strip the gplay from it.
Edit: never mind, I found the app and realized its a licence issue. Won't touch it here. Good luck.
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Alternatively, Is there a way to root the box and or install Google Play and get it through that? I saw a guide to install Android TV Fully but that I believe requires Root. The Last time I rooted my firetv years ago, I bricked it and I have two bricked firetv's in the closet. Except for this app, I don't have any need to root.
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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Thanks Justinmarmer.
JUSTINMARMER said:
You can install google play services to get apps that require it to run, but you can't sign in to get past the licence check. Not without root.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/guide-installing-google-play-service-t3672181
The last rootable firmware for FTV 2 was 5.2.1.1.
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hi. I've just sent you a PM.
Folks is it possible to install Google playstore, services, ect on new Firestick 4K?
I have installed a number of the different versions of the APKS but although install i cant get it to register my details
any ideas
paulsavo said:
Folks is it possible to install Google playstore, services, ect on new Firestick 4K?
I have installed a number of the different versions of the APKS but although install i cant get it to register my details
any ideas
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Pretty sure you have to be rooted to install the play store and core apps required. There are other ways to install apps those. Yalp app is a decent one that will download apps from the google play store. Also you can download from APK mirror and sideload. I have the play store on older fire Tv's it was barely functional at best. I would recommend App starter if you want apps away from amazon.
Michajin said:
Pretty sure you have to be rooted to install the play store and core apps required. There are other ways to install apps those. Yalp app is a decent one that will download apps from the google play store. Also you can download from APK mirror and sideload. I have the play store on older fire Tv's it was barely functional at best. I would recommend App starter if you want apps away from amazon.
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Cheers for reply, i have yalp and know about sideload ect, was looking playstore as too much ads in non premium apps but need playstore to make in app purchases