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[Q] verizon messages app on kindle fire hdx

Has anyone successfully installed verizon messages on the kindle fire? I have the 8.9. When I travel out of the country for vacation, I'd like to have access to my verizon text messages via Wi-Fi. I tried an installation via 1 mobile without luck. It will install and even open to allow for security setup, but then force closes after that point. I have not tried rooting my device. Any help would be appreciated.

bouncy1920 said:
Has anyone successfully installed verizon messages on the kindle fire? I have the 8.9. When I travel out of the country for vacation, I'd like to have access to my verizon text messages via Wi-Fi. I tried an installation via 1 mobile without luck. It will install and even open to allow for security setup, but then force closes after that point. I have not tried rooting my device. Any help would be appreciated.
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I think you must have root access first. Pretty sure of it actually. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.verizon.messaging.vzmsgs for the app and a nice video here http://www.verizonwireless.com/wcms...services-videos/explore-verizon-messages.html let me know if that gets you what you need.
Verify your firmware and then root your Kindle Fire HDX here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542456

Thanks. I managed to get it working without the root by sideloading the app. Now, my next job is to get the fitbit app working (and to sync). I'm not so optimistic though. I can't tell if it is a hardware or software issue with the kindle fire HDX. I've tried sideloading the app from this website without any luck.
Thanks!

bouncy1920 said:
Thanks. I managed to get it working without the root by sideloading the app. Now, my next job is to get the fitbit app working (and to sync). I'm not so optimistic though. I can't tell if it is a hardware or software issue with the kindle fire HDX. I've tried sideloading the app from this website without any luck.
Thanks!
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Welcome. Well, there is a root option for the HDX now. Not sure which HDX you have but if you root your tablet, you can get most anything to work on the tablet. That's the fun of rooting.

Also having error
I have the app on my rooted KFHD 7" and it works fine. On my unlocked Moto G it keeps giving me an error message (attached below) Anyone know why?

Get Ouya Store to work on FireTV (Testing)

I have a Mojo and applied the latest update which allows Ouya EveryWhere. I grabbed the apks using Titaniumbackup but when i attempt to launch it on my fire tv i get a nothing to do screen. trying to figure out how to get Ouya to work on the fire tv.
Anyone have any ideas?
*UPDATE*
Okay got it to work. was able to log into my Ouya account and install some games. after the unknown sources mod HERE
Working Games:
Age Of Empires
Not Working Games
Bomb Squad (Install but once opened says hardware not support)
I MOVED thread to http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/ouya-store-amazon-fire-tv-t2806575/post53936625

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JJ-KwiK said:
Can we get a link to the Ouya Everywhere apk you dumped?
Please and thank you.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/general/ouya-store-amazon-fire-tv-t2806575/post53936625

Cast Receiver on Fire TV?

Has anyone had any luck installing the Cast Receiver app here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/app-cast-receiver-app-android-t2900726
I get the this error when trying to sideload it
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
I'd really love to get native casting support on the Fire TV.

rog1121 said:
Has anyone had any luck installing the Cast Receiver app here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromecast/app-cast-receiver-app-android-t2900726
I get the this error when trying to sideload it
Code:
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_OLDER_SDK]
I'd really love to get native casting support on the Fire TV.
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I want to do the root version , I just have no idea how.
The adb shell says device not found.
This would be such a killer feature if it could work.

Testing it with the author.
basically it seems the signed version crashes because uses the port 8008 which is used by the Whisperplay Daemon (Amazon implementatio of the DIAL protocol if im not wrong).
I need to know if theres a safe way to disable the daemon so that Cast receiver can start properly
@rbox please help if you can.

puppinoo said:
Testing it with the author.
basically it seems the signed version crashes because uses the port 8008 which is used by the Whisperplay Daemon (Amazon implementatio of the DIAL protocol if im not wrong).
I need to know if theres a safe way to disable the daemon so that Cast receiver can start properly
@rbox please help if you can.
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So they are doing some kind of sneaky something. If I disable the package, it still runs. And if I reboot, the disable is gone and it's still running. You need to rename or delete /system/app/WhisperplayCore.apk and reboot.

rbox said:
So they are doing some kind of sneaky something. If I disable the package, it still runs. And if I reboot, the disable is gone and it's still running. You need to rename or delete /system/app/WhisperplayCore.apk and reboot.
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Thanks.
And of course it's completely safe to stop them cause they are not mandatory (no risk to brick)? Just to be sure.
Regards.

puppinoo said:
Thanks.
And of course it's completely safe to stop them cause they are not mandatory (no risk to brick)? Just to be sure.
Regards.
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No. It won't brick.

Well I renamed the apk and now the Cast receiver service (signed version) started successfully.
Screen casting from Chromecast official app didn't work (I think signed version of the receiver wasnt supposed to do that), but worked fine Youtube casting.
I'll test better with other sites or sending local contents.
Regards.
Puppinoo.

If only mine was rooted
I guess I'll just wait for my Nexus Player to ship

I had this mostly working with the recovery installed version on the older OS, but have since updated to the latest rooted version via rbox's zip and cwm recovery (Thanks). Now that I'm on the latest os I haven't been able to get this to work. Any tips or troubleshooting I should try? Does it work for others on the latest?

Fire TV updated through the night. Lost Recovery and Root. :(

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.

lightykd said:
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?

[SOLVED] New HULU and HBO App Playback Failure Fix AFTV2 (sloane)

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.
Original Post:
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?

chadster1976 said:
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.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers Legacy app

tekno4ever said:
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.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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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.

Sizzlechest said:
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.

Sizzlechest said:
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?

ducksoup18 said:
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

rbox said:
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

tekno4ever said:
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.