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!
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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?
Hello... I search everywhere and can't seem to find a solution to downloading netflix on AFTV. I'm currently running on a rooted AFTV, Ver. 51.1.4.0_514006420. Fully unlock Bootloader and CWM v.6.0.5.14a.
The default Netflix app on the home screen when click show a message, "You already own this, you have previously purchased netflix, if your download hasn't started, it will begin shortly."
Can someone list out steps on how to get this done or point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance.
I've got the same issue. Any luck on a solution?
You could try the Netflix app for Android TV.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netflix-inc/netflix-for-android-tv/
Hi all,
I have a 2nd gen FireTV, live in the UK, and I'm trying to install HBO Now (I have a subscription). I found an apk for it (2.4.0) and it installs, but won't login. Lets me enter username and password, then just goes back to main screen.
I not 100% sure I have the right version for the FireTV
I have a US VPN connected, and have even tried a US DNS, to try to get the official app through the FireTV but with no luck.
Any ideas?
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Hi all,
I have a 2nd gen FireTV, live in the UK, and I'm trying to install HBO Now (I have a subscription). I found an apk for it (2.4.0) and it installs, but won't login. Lets me enter username and password, then just goes back to main screen.
I not 100% sure I have the right version for the FireTV
I have a US VPN connected, and have even tried a US DNS, to try to get the official app through the FireTV but with no luck.
Any ideas?
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Try the AFTV App from the P1 package:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...-fox-sports-fubo-tv-nbc-sports-t3453188/page5
(HBO Now v2.3.1)
Y314K said:
Try the AFTV App from the P1 package:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fi...-fox-sports-fubo-tv-nbc-sports-t3453188/page5
(HBO Now v2.3.1)
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Thanks, that certainly looks like it's the right one.. But I get an error "you do not own this app"
It suggests the app store or underground, but I can't download officially as in UK
Any ideas?
Tripledrop said:
Thanks, that certainly looks like it's the right one.. But I get an error "you do not own this app"
It suggests the app store or underground, but I can't download officially as in UK
Any ideas?
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You might need to use a VPN or IP changing app/servives to use a US IP to access content like US users need to. To access UK content thru the same services. I don't think HBO Now is available in any form in the UK. Also adding a US address to your Amazon account should help.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-geographically-restricted-apps-from-amazon/
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-bypass-geographic-content-restrictions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
Y314K said:
You might need to use a VPN or IP changing app/servives to use a US IP to access content like US users need to. To access UK content thru the same services. I don't think HBO Now is available in any form in the UK. Also adding a US address to your Amazon account should help.
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-install-geographically-restricted-apps-from-amazon/
Ii
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-bypass-geographic-content-restrictions-on-the-amazon-fire-tv/
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Thanks once again, instructions from 1st link worked perfectly!
The HBO Now link above worked but when I returned it was over-written by ver 2.5.0. Is there a way to protect an app from being overwritten?
schneid said:
The HBO Now link above worked but when I returned it was over-written by ver 2.5.0. Is there a way to protect an app from being overwritten?
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Turn off Automatic Updates in the Applications section before installing an older version.
You will still get notifications for updates. You will then be able to manually choose to update or ignore them.
Y314K said:
Turn off Automatic Updates in the Applications section before installing an older version.
You will still get notifications for updates. You will then be able to manually choose to update or ignore them.
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That worked. Blocked via ADB and my Router. Hasn't been over written yet. THANKS
schneid said:
That worked. Blocked via ADB and my Router. Hasn't been over written yet. THANKS
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For apps you must go to Settings/Applications/App store & turn "Automatic Updates" to "OFF".
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?
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.
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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.
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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?
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
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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.
SO first I rooted my S4 Wifi Version and then after awhile I realized I didn't really need root and now I've flashed the latest update through odin, turns out it's an Asian language, I did change the language to English but the screen seems to tear randomly...Anyone have the latest stock firmware. Then also I'm doing this for Netflix which shows up as "not compatible with this device".
Even if I install Netflix through the website the app opens up with the same error.
I was wondering if you've fixed your Netflix issue? I have a tab S4 and Netflix won't work. Says
"this device is not supported by the app" Samsung support told my that Netflix can't be installed on this tablet, but I see people that have it on the same tablet.
Thanks
Smittyg said:
I was wondering if you've fixed your Netflix issue? I have a tab S4 and Netflix won't work. Says
"this device is not supported by the app" Samsung support told my that Netflix can't be installed on this tablet, but I see people that have it on the same tablet.
Thanks
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You need to turn off the OEM unlocker, sadly this will factory reset your device.
Install this.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/rumboalla/apkupdater/
Use it to install and keep Netflix updated.
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