Has anyone tried the new Cast Screen option? - Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A

The Nexus 7 (2013) can now do full screen casting through Chromecast - I've done it, but the delay between the device and the Chromecast is pretty bad. There is a good 4-6 second delay between the two. It starts off perfect, but quickly slows down. Just wondering how anyone else's experiences are.

I get about 1/3 second lag. What's your router, any g devices?

Mine won't work, I just get FC of google play services (I read some others have the same issue, it's a cleanly installed 4.4.4 stock ROM), not a big deal, I'm not the type who needs to cast the screen from my device anyway, but it's nice to know it's there, it's a beta, so hopefully it will be addressed.

Mine works flawlessly. Little to no latency. I can play Clash of Clans on my TV :good::laugh:

Mine is also working perfectly, pretty cool

I use a Cisco ValetPlus (Wireless N). It's definitely not the router - but I haven't used my Chromecast in months prior to this, maybe it needs an update to enable WiFi Direct or whatever the new protocol is.

If it doesn't work at all, try rebooting the chromecast. Long lag might be interference, change router channel?

matt55555 said:
If it doesn't work at all, try rebooting the chromecast. Long lag might be interference, change router channel?
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Yeah, tried hard rebooting, as well as resetting the chromecast, as well as my device, cleared cache, etc, it's simply broken for me.

If it helps:
Chromecast firmware 17250
Chromecast app version 1.7.4, also worked on 1.5.5
Google play services 5.0.84(1259630-036)

matt55555 said:
If it helps:
Chromecast firmware 17250
Chromecast app version 1.7.4, also worked on 1.5.5
Google play services 5.0.84(1259630-036)
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I have exactly the same versions. Weird.
Thanks for taking the time to post that though.

My cast screen works perfectly, depending on app in use I might see instances where the audio goes out of sync for a half a second, but virtually no lag whatsoever.

For those keeping score, I think my issue is due to viper4android, casting works fine in android L for me (where there is no viper installed), and based on the logcat in 4.4.4 when it fails it looks like the audio portion is where it crashes, this weekend I will copy my 4.4.4 rom to a secondary slot and remove viper to confirm.
Looks like I may be on the right track: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=54073200&postcount=14279

Cast Screen Option
skiman10 said:
Mine works flawlessly. Little to no latency. I can play Clash of Clans on my TV :good::laugh:
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Mine doesn't work.
Would appreciate if you can share with us your
-Chromecast Firmware Ver
-Chromecast app Ver
-Google Play Services Ver
Thank You

helob said:
Mine doesn't work.
Would appreciate if you can share with us your
-Chromecast Firmware Ver
-Chromecast app Ver
-Google Play Services Ver
Thank You
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The exact same as Matt posted earlier.
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Newest update to the Chromecast app has it working perfectly.

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[Q] Wifi Direct / Miracast / Wireless Display

Can anybody get this to work? I'm constantly dropped wifi direct signal with my tv. I successfully got it to mirror for 5 seconds before it froze. And most of the time I can't even get the N7 to detect my tv in the wifi direct settings. While I have my Note2 right next to it, it can detect it no problem.
Anybody have this working flawlessly? I'm also getting random reboots.. so I'll return this tomorrow I guess (16gb)
lazynok said:
Can anybody get this to work? I'm constantly dropped wifi direct signal with my tv. I successfully got it to mirror for 5 seconds before it froze. And most of the time I can't even get the N7 to detect my tv in the wifi direct settings. While I have my Note2 right next to it, it can detect it no problem.
Anybody have this working flawlessly? I'm also getting random reboots.. so I'll return this tomorrow I guess (16gb)
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I was testing this last night. It is finicky but I got it to work pretty well.
Two things to note based on my observation:
1. Rotating the screen during mirroring drops the connection. This has to be a software bug because my S4 does not do this.
2. The wifi antenna seem to be at the top half of the tablet...so if you're in landscape mode, hold the tablet such that you don't have your hand over that portion. I find that the connection quality is extremely dependent on how you hold the tablet.
Lolento said:
I was testing this last night. It is finicky but I got it to work pretty well.
Two things to note based on my observation:
1. Rotating the screen during mirroring drops the connection. This has to be a software bug because my S4 does not do this.
2. The wifi antenna seem to be at the top half of the tablet...so if you're in landscape mode, hold the tablet such that you don't have your hand over that portion. I find that the connection quality is extremely dependent on how you hold the tablet.
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I don't have the ability to test it, as i don't have a miracast enabled device, but that sounds a lot like the old 'you're holding it wrong,'Apple quip.
I got the same issues as Lolento.
My Netgear Pvt3000 works perfectly fine with my HTC One (ARHD 12.3 rooted). When i connect it to my Nexus7 2013 (Stock rooted) it starts lagging horribly as soon as i swap it into landscape.
Got no solution for that so far. Kinda disappointing.
marc99ch said:
My Netgear Pvt3000 works perfectly fine with my HTC One (ARHD 12.3 rooted). When i connect it to my Nexus7 2013 (Stock rooted) it starts lagging horribly as soon as i swap it into landscape.
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I have no problems with my PTV3000. Did you update to the latest firmware? Except for an one second occasional slip in video, it works flawlessly. My only problem is that the TV shows it in a 1280x720 resolution.
unni_kmr said:
I have no problems with my PTV3000. Did you update to the latest firmware? Except for an one second occasional slip in video, it works flawlessly. My only problem is that the TV shows it in a 1280x720 resolution.
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Weird. I'm on 4.3 (Build JSS15J). Is there somewhere the latest firmware for download available? Thanks.
I would really prefer to cast it from my Nexus instead of my One.
marc99ch said:
Weird. I'm on 4.3 (Build JSS15J). Is there somewhere the latest firmware for download available? Thanks.
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Sorry, I meant the PTV3000 firmware (download link). My tablet is on the same build as yours.
unni_kmr said:
Sorry, I meant the PTV3000 firmware (download link). My tablet is on the same build as yours.
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Yes thanks, I updated the Netgear Box even before i started trying to connect something.
Thats so sad. Such a cool feature but not usable with my prefered device.
Anyone try and the rocketfish from best buy? On sale for 30
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marc99ch said:
Yes thanks, I updated the Netgear Box even before i started trying to connect something.
Thats so sad. Such a cool feature but not usable with my prefered device.
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That sucks. I think we can call it typical Asus :silly:.
unni_kmr said:
That sucks. I think we can call it typical Asus :silly:.
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Exactly...I'll probably flash a Custom Rom...and see if there's any difference.
Used it with the last unofficial cm10.w nightly and then with the official nightly from a few days ago with a rocketfish miracast reciever from best buy. I thought it was strange that it worked because people have been reporting that it doesnt work on CM at all. With the compression decreasing the quality ive just decided to use my chromecast with the new aircast app that koush is testing now. Dont really game on my android devices so didnt really see a point to get frustrated over full mirroring.
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marc99ch said:
Exactly...I'll probably flash a Custom Rom...and see if there's any difference.
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psychedelicNerd said:
In response to your private message asking whether I tried playing games with Miracast.
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I shot a video of the video/audio dropping issue that occurs with my Nexus 7 2013 & PTV3000 and uploaded it in YouTube.
Sorry for the bad quality. I thought of doing this since I got a private message from a member asking me how well the gaming works with Miracast. In the video, I am playing a YouTube video first, then GTA 3 and finally camera app.

Anyone tested Netflix on 10.5?

How the Netflix app running, smooth?
Netflix runs great on mine. Depending on your connection. If I use my phone for connection and in Sprint spark territory I receive HD content. Same for home network.
Yes Netflix is gorgeous on the 10.5. Give it about 30 seconds or so for the HD movie to buffer and it looks incredible.
The Netflix and youtube apps have been optimized by Samsung for this device. They look spectacular. It's third party video apps that suffer with extreme Pixelation and ghosting in dark scenes. Such as Crackle, Cable Provider Apps and other streaming services.
Mine doesn't even let me activate it, I mean, I'm just entering the app for the first time, when I enter my Email and password is telling me that the device can't be activated, I called Netflix and the only thing they told me was to uninstall it and reinstall it and when I told them that this one came pre-installed that I can't uninstall it just turn it off, he didn't even know what to tell me.
They are telling me to contact Samsung, so go figure...
erasat said:
Mine doesn't even let me activate it, I mean, I'm just entering the app for the first time, when I enter my Email and password is telling me that the device can't be activated, I called Netflix and the only thing they told me was to uninstall it and reinstall it and when I told them that this one came pre-installed that I can't uninstall it just turn it off, he didn't even know what to tell me.
They are telling me to contact Samsung, so go figure...
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I'm getting the same error. Tried clearing the data and signing in again, but now it won't even let , me get that far. Just getting the device cannot be activated error.
litesout said:
I'm getting the same error. Tried clearing the data and signing in again, but now it won't even let , me get that far. Just getting the device cannot be activated error.
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Please call Netflix and/or Samsung so they know that this isn't an isolated problem and worth together to fix it.
I called Samsung and basically told me to reset to factory, I asked them if they guarantee me that doing that will fix my issue and they couldn't, so I told them that I wasn't in the mood of just wasting hours that took me to set this today just to see if that fixes it and if at least they have a reliable backup solution where I could simply reset and restore I'd do it, but not with the joke they call Kies, and that I have had all their Galaxies s, both Gears and now the Tab S, so I do like them but must admit that their backup solution is a joke and is a shame that they seem to not care about do something at least like LG has.
I called back Netflix and this time they were asking and escalating the call and in waiting for a call back.
Just for curiosity and trying to cover all the bases, are you on the Continental US? I live in Puerto Rico and I'm just wondering if this could be some Region issue.
Just to let you know that after trying all day at the office where I'm the System Manager so I have full online access as usual with all my previous and actual android devices, and after talking to Samsung and Netflix guys I just cane home and guess what, I could activate Netflix without a hiccup, so what can be different with this Netflix app on this Tablet that is the first device that I couldn't activate the Netflix app but everything else was working perfectly, even more, I used the OEM browser and Chrome and went to Netflix and login from there and saw everything perfectly, so the proviene was always the Netflix App.
Let me wait for Netflix call as they haven't call yet and see what they think after I explain this to them.
The Netflix app has worked flawlessly for me from day 1.
Netflix worked for me right from the get go and it was one of the first things I tried when I got my 8.4".
The picture looks great, I'm not even sure what the highest resolution one can stream using Netflix.
I was able to get it working as well. I went into the application manager and uninstalled the update. Then, let it reupdate from the Google Play store and it worked fine.
litesout said:
I was able to get it working as well. I went into the application manager and uninstalled the update. Then, let it reupdate from the Google Play store and it worked fine.
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They never called me yesterday, but after trying at home and worked I'm sure they just re-adjusted something on their end, that's the only explanation why suddenly it worked after not working for a full day, I'm assuming that they just changed something and let me try it again by myself instead of call me, that can explain why yours is working now also. I did what you are mentioning here about 5 times and nothing worked before, so if now is working then maybe something was changed after my couple of calls.
robertc88 said:
Netflix worked for me right from the get go and it was one of the first things I tried when I got my 8.4".
The picture looks great, I'm not even sure what the highest resolution one can stream using Netflix.
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Netflix streams 4k video now, breaking bad, and ghostbusters I know for sure are 4k. I don't know if it will convert or look better though on the Samsung tab S? Let me know if you notice any difference?
I picked up the 8.4 S yesterday and I think it's clear that this is the best device for Netflix I have ever used. I checked out both the 8.4 and the 10.5 at the dealer and felt that the 8.4 was superior due to the pixel density giving it a sharper look.
To some extent I didn't feel the 10.5 was any better than the Note 10.1 2014 and I have always felt that video was a bit blurry on the larger screens. The display density on the 8.4 is just perfect and Netflix and Youtube are impressive.
I got the 10.5. 32Gb. Love it. No problem seeing up Netflix. When I started the the stock Netflix app it requested an update. After that it run smoothly.
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I noticed some of you said that Netflix was already installed. For some reason mine wasn't.
I wonder why?
As I thought there was an exclusive Netflix app for the tab s. If I download Netflix from play store is it the same app?
Also for those that have the Netflix app pre installed is it not deletable then?
Mine came with Netflix pre installed. I can't delete it, only uninstall the updates.
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Mine came with Netflix pre installed. I can't delete it, only uninstall the updates.
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Mine also came with pre installed Netflix. When I tried to run it, it promenade me to upgrade the app. After the upgrade it run flawlessly.
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Got my galaxy tab s in the UK with no previous installed Netflix. Downloaded the app from Google play and it just hangs on the signing in page. Very frustrating.
geeeoner said:
Got my galaxy tab s in the UK with no previous installed Netflix. Downloaded the app from Google play and it just hangs on the signing in page. Very frustrating.
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Got my Tab s 4G from 3 UK and all works perfectly so far, even got he on Netflix compared to my partners tab 2.
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[APK] Android Wear App 1.0.2

New android wear app in the wild as reported on Android Police.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...ted-play-services-for-wearables-apk-download/
dropbox
https://db.tt/FMrvKljp
EDIT: A reboot of the watch is in order to get everything in sync.
EDIT 2 as of 10/8/14 APK Teardown from Android Police
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/1...views-adds-google-play-services-6-1-for-wear/
Awesome! Thanks! :good:
Update: I noticed that after the install, my LG G3 was not connected to my Moto 360. It just said Connecting... I disconnected the watch and then repaired. All is well now. Don't know if this is normal or not.
jnrandall said:
Awesome! Thanks! :good:
Update: I noticed that after the install, my LG G3 was not connected to my Moto 360. It just said Connecting... I disconnected the watch and then repaired. All is well now. Don't know if this is normal or not.
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I had something else happen, the icons on my watch went to an android holding a cube lol. A reboot of the watch fixed it all up.
Any release notes? Notice anything different?
ws6kid said:
Any release notes? Notice anything different?
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Nothing really is known. It's possible theres only bug fixes and maybe battery life? There's no apk teardown yet.
EDIT: This is what I found with my google-fu..
The Android Wear 1.0.2 update comes as a preparatory step for version 2.0 and it adds about 3 MB to the APK file size. The most significant change in Android Wear 1.0.2 is an updated Google Play Services for Wearables, which turns version 5.0.91 into 6.1.11. The update could also affect the battery life of most smartwatches, as well as bring a personal unlocking feature.
My app automatically updated to this version yesterday morning via Google play. It screwed up replying to texts and emails via voice. Probably a few other things.
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My app automatically updated to this version yesterday morning via Google play. It screwed up replying to texts and emails via voice. Probably a few other things.
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Just replied via voice to an email at work and worked fine for me. :good: Did you reboot the watch and/or phone?
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Just replied via voice to an email at work and worked fine for me. :good: Did you reboot the watch and/or phone?
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It appears to have been resolved. It didn't work all day yesterday, and there were lot's of reports on here and Google Play. Perhaps it was a server-side issue. Either way, I'm glad it's working again.
The new Google play services have updated for the Google fit application ...check if shows any changes
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Since updating earlier today, I've had no issues with facer variables not displaying correctly... might be too soon but it was happening a lot to me before I updated.
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WarlockLord said:
Since updating earlier today, I've had no issues with facer variables not displaying correctly... might be too soon but it was happening a lot to me before I updated.
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I had less issues today regarding facer. Which is good.
After installing it yesterday, upon charging it after a rather full day of use, the watch didn't top off to 100% like it normally did prior to the update. Meaning, the battery took a bit longer to charge fully. Just an observation.

NETFLIX crashing on Fire Stcik

Hi all,
Is anyone else unable to open any videos from netflix? It keeps crashign to the main screen as soon as video buffers to 99%
ive tried
uninstall/reinstall
clear cache and data and re sign in
reset to factory default of fire stick
DNS to googles 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4
calle netflix
called amazon
no one knows the answer. clearly there should be a solve easier then replacing the device??
any help greatly appriciated.
thanks
Do you have a video on pause in the background in Kodi?
No I don't even have Kodi installed.
I have narrowed to problem down to the netflix app.
Been playing YouTube for a while now without any issues at all.
No one else has experienced Netflix crashing on video load?
Any devs here?
I am pretty certain the problem is due to bad coding in the netflix app, since some nexus TV users were having this issue also.
I want to side load play store version of Netflix apk on to this thing. Are they the same app? Is this even possible and will the android play store version of Netflix run on FireOS?
Thanks
Can a mod move this to help and trouble shooting please? I just realized I posted in the wrong forum.
Thanks
dk00 said:
Hi all,
Is anyone else unable to open any videos from netflix? It keeps crashign to the main screen as soon as video buffers to 99%
ive tried
uninstall/reinstall
clear cache and data and re sign in
reset to factory default of fire stick
DNS to googles 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4
calle netflix
called amazon
no one knows the answer. clearly there should be a solve easier then replacing the device??
any help greatly appriciated.
thanks
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Try clearing the cache in Amazon Instant Video app. Then Clear its data, don't worry you don't have to sign back in. Then clear cache in instant video app again. restart stick. Let us know if it helps
stanggman75 said:
Try clearing the cache in Amazon Instant Video app. Then Clear its data, don't worry you don't have to sign back in. Then clear cache in instant video app again. restart stick. Let us know if it helps
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doesnt help mate.
can i install the phone version of netflix APK on the firestick? will it have issue of screen size differences?
I have found that if I use the netflix mobile app on a phone to find a video, and then "cast" it to the fire stick, it plays every single time with no problems. Video after video no issues. I can even exit app on phone and it keeps playing in the stick.
You may want to try this with the YouTube app also because it offers the cast functionality as well.
Based on this I know for sure it is not ISP related or hardware related. It is improperly coded app that was not properly tested before it was released.
behold the solution folks
http://www.amazon.com/Netflix-crash...YE3V&cdMsgNo=11&cdSort=oldest#Mx2EU71P9AVYE3V
Joseph L said:
Posted on Jul 2, 2015 1:02:36 PM PDT
Joseph L. says:
If you're having problems with Netflix loading to 99% and then crashing: Log on to your Netflix account via web browser on your computer, go to "your account" which is the settings page, and click test participation and toggle it off. That will make Netflix stop trying to play the Sense 8 ad that is causing this issue.
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dk00 said:
behold the solution folks
http://www.amazon.com/Netflix-crash...YE3V&cdMsgNo=11&cdSort=oldest#Mx2EU71P9AVYE3V
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Wow! You were determined to find a solution and you did! Thanks! Netflix wasn't crashing for me but I was having the same problem above where it loaded to 99%. I haven't been able to test for results yet. Shouldn't take long. This annoying glitch popped up about 3 times daily...

Question Has anyone successfully gotten any streaming apps to work on AA?

As per the thread title, has anyone successfully gotten any of the streaming apps to work on Android Auto that has root? I was thinking that I would be able to get it working once I had root but that's not the case. I can get them working on my Galaxy or LG devices (both unrooted) just fine but not on my pixel which has root
Android 12 and recent AA versions seem to break screen mirroring apps. Haven't tried CarStream or similar.
LLStarks said:
Android 12 and recent AA versions seem to break screen mirroring apps. Haven't tried CarStream or similar.
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I haven't been able to get anything working including car stream, fermata, car tube. Absolutely nothing is working. I was hoping someone here has figured out the trick with having root to make it happen
Negan said:
As per the thread title, has anyone successfully gotten any of the streaming apps to work on Android Auto that has root? I was thinking that I would be able to get it working once I had root but that's not the case. I can get them working on my Galaxy or LG devices (both unrooted) just fine but not on my pixel which has root
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Did you properly set up Zygisk (-> Enforce Denylist)? And set up Universal SafetyNet Fix?
I do not use Androidauto, but all the apps I'm using (banking, security, google pay etc) work without a problem once Zygisk is properly set up.
Yes but it's not likely a safety net thing though
The stream2auto and AA Tweaker threads have some clues. But I've not tried them myself.
I've been able to recently get stream2auto working for one day by uninstalling AA and installing version 6.9.613744. Lost it next time I tried to use it. Also needed to clear app data for AA and Google Play services. This is due to a combination of AA and Google Play Services doing their best to remove third party apps from AA.
I've seen some suggestions for using LuckyPatcher to rename screen2auto. Also seen some for detaching AA from the playstore, but have not tried those for a more permanent. Read through the links posts/threads for more insight.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...te-android-auto-utility.4194239/post-86087981
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...g-only-for-root-devices.4062787/post-84806229
Screen2Auto and AAStream suddenly started working for me. You still have to install with AAEase or AAAD.
Android Auto 7.3.120444
LLStarks said:
Screen2Auto and AAStream suddenly started working for me. You still have to install with AAEase or AAAD.
Android Auto 7.3.120444
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Lucky you. I was able to get those to install and both show up in AA but fc when trying to launch. AA 7.1.614574. will try updating to that version and see but I'm not optimistic.
Interestingly enough yesterday when I started AA I got that warning that happens every so often where AA doesn't start and makes you have to stop and agree to the terms again and everything started working again. Idk if it's just luck or there's something to it but what I did was used AAAd to download catstream 2.05 and the AA Aio tweaker app to patch catstream and it works... For now

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