Google Play Music - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Is there any possibilty to stream music from google play music to the aftv?

Yes. I have it working on mine. The interface isn't the best, since it wasn't designed for FireTV. But it works fine. I have a USB mouse hooked up for navigation. You can do some limited navigation with the Fire remote. You may need the mouse to enter login data too, but I can't remember.
Just Sideload the apk.

Do I need root for google music?

No. Just sideload the apk like any other app.

Is it possible to sideload apks without PC? My PC HDD crashed last night

mag13 said:
Is it possible to sideload apks without PC? My PC HDD crashed last night
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You can use an Android phone if you have one. Follow these instructions, and substitute the Google Play apk for the XBMC apk: http://forums.tvaddons.ag/threads/2...Using-Nothing-But-Your-Android-Phone-Or-Table
Or use a Mac.

I tried this to install play music and it works.
But I am not able to add a Google account. Which version did you use?

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[Q] App on google play

Is there any way to get a paid app on google play to my FiretTV? I tried getting google play working on the ftv, but I guess that was too much to hope for. And I looked for a way to remove the signing on the app, but that seems a little troublesome.
Yes you can download any of your paid apps and install them to your fire tv. I have been using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894 . All the directions are rite there in the thread .
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Yes you can download any of your paid apps and install them to your fire tv. I have been using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894 . All the directions are rite there in the thread .
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The only thing I can't find is the device id. Tried a device id-app.. but it just says not found. Do I need some.. google service installed, or something?
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
roustabout said:
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
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Yeah, I've installed most of these myself. But to begin to sideload a paid app, I need to be able to sign it with an id.. so I'm obviously missing something. I got service framework, google play services and gmail. Are you using the device id from your firetv, or a different device?
roustabout said:
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
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Do you see the "No connection" message with a "Retry" button when you launch the Play Store?
@ treqie I just grab the APK from the /data/app directory on a device it's installed on, and sideload that. There may be apps that doesn't work with, but the ones I'm using, it's worked on.
@ deanemj Yes, that's exactly what I see - but it also knows what account name it can't connect to.
{ParanoiA} said:
Yes you can download any of your paid apps and install them to your fire tv. I have been using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563894 . All the directions are rite there in the thread .
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Does Google Play Music work?
@treqie the device id is found on your phone or any other device that you have the Google play store WORKING on. Apk leecher "spoofs" as that device in order to download the apps. Then you side load them to the fire tv. I have it set up with my phone id to download my apps. Forget about the fire tv until you are able to download apps.
roustabout said:
I was able to install the Google services framework, maps, youtube, google play services, the Play store and gmail (meaning, adb install ran without error.)
The combination gave me enough of google that I can sideload paid apps from the Play store and they run fine. The store itself is installed, knows who I am, but cannot see the network. This is apparently a typical state for the store on Amazon hardware.
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Have you tried installing Xposed and the Play Fix module? BTW I haven't tried this myself since I usually won't install Play but it was suggested before.
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@treqie the device id is found on your phone or any other device that you have the Google play store WORKING on. Apk leecher "spoofs" as that device in order to download the apps. Then you side load them to the fire tv. I have it set up with my phone id to download my apps. Forget about the fire tv until you are able to download apps.
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I get a install fail, saying that the UID changed?
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@ treqie I just grab the APK from the /data/app directory on a device it's installed on, and sideload that. There may be apps that doesn't work with, but the ones I'm using, it's worked on.
@ deanemj Yes, that's exactly what I see - but it also knows what account name it can't connect to.
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Yep, that's exactly what I see, too. I'm not sure if it's a permission issue or if we're missing something else.
I'm not exactly sure what isn't working for you guys. I don't have play store installed on my fire tv. I just use apk leecher (which is associated with my phone ID) to download (example: root explorer from play store) that I side loaded to my fire tv.
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I'm not exactly sure what isn't working for you guys. I don't have play store installed on my fire tv. I just use apk leecher (which is associated with my phone ID) to download (example: root explorer from play store) that I side loaded to my fire tv.
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Oh, yeah, grabbing APKs that way from the play Store isn't a problem. We're just trying to get the store itself working on the AFTV.
There is one risky way of using the Play Store through a web browser,but I don't know if it will even work on Amazon devices.
You could change your device name inside the build.prop file to match a Google Play based device and register yourself on the site.
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Oh, yeah, grabbing APKs that way from the play Store isn't a problem. We're just trying to get the store itself working on the AFTV.
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Well, what I need is to be able to install my apps and have my subscriptions recognized. So for me, at least, the fact that Gmail knew what account it tied to, and Youtube, and the Play Store - these things mean that Play is working on my fire tv.
I don't use it in the car or at the office, so I know I can always load an APK to it if I need to.
I know there are apps that are registered not just to an account but to a device, and for those you'd need to extract a device ID - but I haven't yet encountered one of those apps. (I actually only know about them because Titanium mentions them to me when it offers to restore my device ID so they'll keep running.)
After I tried installing the play store on my fire tv I used firefox beta to open the play store web site to try and sign in that way and clicked on settings cog on top right. It showed my phone as a device and the fire tv as a device but had missing info compared to my phone. There has to be some trick to getting it to work. Unless it is hard coded by amazon to block it.

[Q] Copy music to SWR50 via USB?

Is the USB Micro port capable of being used to copy music to and from the device?
Bluetooth is so Battery hungry and slow... I was hoping to just plug her in and copy the music over.
adb
Just use adb to push your music to /sdcard.
senectus said:
Is the USB Micro port capable of being used to copy music to and from the device?
Bluetooth is so Battery hungry and slow... I was hoping to just plug her in and copy the music over.
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I was able to "adb push" some 100 mp3s in a couple of minutes to the SWR50 by turning on USB debugging and using the default Android ADB interface driver, however I only have one playable song (that I sent over BT via Walkman app as a test) in the music player. I tried pushing mp3 files to both "/sdcard" and "/sdcard/Music" directories but could not make a pushed song visible by the music player.
Anyone had any luck with this?
Anyone had any results/success with the above?
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Anyone had any results/success with the above?
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No.
It seems you have to either use the walkman app or register via the google play music store (with a credit card!!*) to be able to play the music.
This is a really poor implementation either way - having to send music to the cloud and then all the way back again to see it on your phone.
I guess someone will come up with a workaround app sometime soon. Or at least I hope so!
*apparently you can register for the google music download manager then remove your credit card info from google wallet and it will still work (but it means your details are still there, somewhere).
You could try installing Play Music or some other music app via adb
This works for me. However, the app I use to listen to music is wear media player. You can find it in the android wear forum or on the play store. If you can't, I can link to it.
Someone also broke the forum rules to promote another paid app that does the same.
Where is the Walkman and Google play storing their music?
Does anyone know where I can push music to be able to play it though google play or walkman?
I tried wear media but I can't get it to play song in the right order.
What is the order you want? Are you trying to play a playlist? I do not think Google play recognizes sideload music.
Also, if you are dead set on a drag and drop without adb solution, twrp (for 5.1.1 supports mounting the scared as a flash drive).

[Q] Watch Google Play Movies on Fire TV Stick

We have a number of movies on Google Play Movies that we'd like to watch on our Fire TV Stick. We've tried the YouTube app, but whenever we try to watch videos in the Purchased tab, they just buffer indefinitely. Other content plays just fine, and using the Chromecast works for playing purchased videos, but I would rather use the Fire TV. Has anyone else had this issue? And did you figure out a solution?
Thanks!
- Dave
Hi there, did you ever find a solution to this? I would be interested to know this too. (In my case the Google Play Movies do not buffer, they just through an error when I try to watch them using the YouTube app on the Fire TV).
Nope, no solution for this, although I haven't tried recently. Although now that Amazon is part of Disney Anywhere (our 4-year-old dictates most of our movie watching these days), it's less of an issue than it was before.
Okay, too bad. I am not sure Amazon Germany is part of Disney Anywhere. Annoying as I am in the same boat as you, our 3 year old dictates our movie watching and so I have quite a few Disney movies on Google Play...
In case you are interested it works. Without rooting. I followed most of what was mentioned here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-3SWSD232U
I did not install 1Mobile though as I have no use for that, neither did I install the remote app mentioned in the video. I only went through the initial instructions about installing play services, account manager, play store. Then I updated the play store as mentioned. And finally I installed YouTube and Google Play Movies.
The first time I launched Play Movies it asked me to log in. And then I was able to access my library of purchased movies and watch them. It even started them from where I last left off on other devices.
PartisanEntity said:
In case you are interested it works. Without rooting. I followed most of what was mentioned here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-3SWSD232U
I did not install 1Mobile though as I have no use for that, neither did I install the remote app mentioned in the video. I only went through the initial instructions about installing play services, account manager, play store. Then I updated the play store as mentioned. And finally I installed YouTube and Google Play Movies.
The first time I launched Play Movies it asked me to log in. And then I was able to access my library of purchased movies and watch them. It even started them from where I last left off on other devices.
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Where did you get the APK for play movies? I am trying to install this on my Fire TV Stick, but the only version that installs without error is the version for Android TV, which won't even launch on the Fire Stick (my source is apkmirror.com).
Took me awhile, but got this working. Followed that YouTube video exactly, including getting the Wukong Remote app to control the mouse. You can either load Google Play Movies via the 1Mobile app on the video, or else I'm guessing you can also get it on your phone and use an app like AGKFire, or use ADBFire?
Make sure you follow the instructions in the order he installs the different APK's. Good luck.
Success, with some modifications. First, I was unable to click on some of the links to install, perhaps because the trackpad is an essential step. I have no trackpad. Instead, I downloaded those apps to my cell phone and used ES File Explorer to Send the files to the stick. I was still unable to navigate the 1Market app and even had to use the send method to get Google Play Movies, which was my whole point in doing all of this.
With Google Play Movies is installed, it would only play a single movie on my account from where I left off; I was initially unable to navigate the app from the Fire Stick remote to browse my library. I am now able to control the app using a helper app, Remote Mouse for Fire TV, I found out about here: http://www.aftvnews.com/remote-mouse-app-released-for-fire-tv-fire-tv-stick/ and which can be purchased from the Amazon app store, one time, for both the stick and the phone that I am using to remote-control the stick. Initially I thought even this wasn't working, but switching this Remote Mouse app from remote mode to mouse mode did the trick.
In hindsight, now that I know about the remote mouse app (which I had to pay a couple bucks for) it might have worked in place of the trackpad and I probably could have avoided the send file workaround.
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Success, with some modifications. First, I was unable to click on some of the links to install, perhaps because the trackpad is an essential step. I have no trackpad. Instead, I downloaded those apps to my cell phone and used ES File Explorer to Send the files to the stick. I was still unable to navigate the 1Market app and even had to use the send method to get Google Play Movies, which was my whole point in doing all of this.
With Google Play Movies is installed, it would only play a single movie on my account from where I left off; I was initially unable to navigate the app from the Fire Stick remote to browse my library. I am now able to control the app using a helper app, Remote Mouse for Fire TV, I found out about here: http://www.aftvnews.com/remote-mouse-app-released-for-fire-tv-fire-tv-stick/ and which can be purchased from the Amazon app store, one time, for both the stick and the phone that I am using to remote-control the stick. Initially I thought even this wasn't working, but switching this Remote Mouse app from remote mode to mouse mode did the trick.
In hindsight, now that I know about the remote mouse app (which I had to pay a couple bucks for) it might have worked in place of the trackpad and I probably could have avoided the send file workaround.
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with the latest ROM for the fire tv, its not possible to install the get the google play movies to work.
I had issues with following that YouTube video. In order to download the various Google apps (Services etc al) I clicked on the link and then, in the more menu of ES File Manager clicked on Open in Browser which then kicked off the download. This suggests that the steps are version specific with the file manager behaving differently plus I had an issue with getting YouTube installed. YouTube has grown so much that you have to identify an apk so I downloaded the version shown in the video. In fact I gave up on ES File Manager and side loaded apps using Apps2Fire. This also removes the need to install 1Mobile.
Wukong did not work for me as it did not recognise mouse clicks and has been replaced with another app. So I grabbed hold of Remote Mouse for Fire TV which works like a charm.
I downloaded and installed all the programs and opened the Google play app. It seems to do nothing though, what did I do wrong?
Easiest work around is to play it on your phone and mirror the screen to your firestick. Works perfectly for me.
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Easiest work around is to play it on your phone and mirror the screen to your firestick. Works perfectly for me.
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what's the best way to mirror from Android to the stick?
It seems watching Google Play Movies on an Amazon Fire TV is much simpler now. Just use the official Silk Browser app from the Amazon app store, and sign in at play.google.com.
When you go to your library, you will be taken to YouTube to play your videos. Just make sure you are signed in there too.

[Apk Request] Spotify Connect apk

Hi all! I have for a loooong time trying to find the APK for Spotify Connect to sideload onto my Nexus Player. I did find an old version that did work but it only work for the first song, the next song never started playing until I restarted Spotify Connect so I'm hoping it will work with the latest version (0.3.0).
Just to make sure, I'm talking about Spotify Connect (here) and not the normal Spotify App.
Thank you so much for your help! :laugh:
From reddit - Spotify Connect apk by vgracanin in fireTV
"This is the Spotify Connect 0.3.0 from my Fire TV 2nd Gen. goo.gl/J4QLar"
This needs to be patched to remove restrictions on what device it runs on. Are you able to do this?
OK I think I worked it out. v 0.3
Working well on NVidia Shield TV so far
(I can't paste links yet so copy paste it) mega.nz/#!WE5VGSwR!l34toEB5fMBAdBzvSJaDUztAz2hGpCYinoHuvX1IEks
After more testing, seems very buggy - not sure if removing the amazon app store check is the cause of all issues ...

Control Fire TV from PC

Is there anyway that I can control my Fire TV from my pc?
I find it really hard to type with the remote itself, so just wondered if I could control the TV with my laptops mouse and keyboard.
If you have the Fire TV Box, you can add a keyboard via USB. Some work better than others.
There is also a remote control app for Android phones and typing works fine.
I have successfully installed Remote VNC Server
I have been able to install Remote VNC Server onto my FTV v2 box...
There are several guides on installing a VNC server onto FTV; however most use a paid VNC server. I chose to install the free Remote VNC server from the Play store and it worked. My FTV is rooted and I am using VNC Viewer on Win 10 to control it. Typing is a little slow, but works. Haven't played with settings which could remedy the delay...
Oh, and make sure to use port 6000 when connecting. It doesn't mention anything about that in the app, but I wasn't able to connect until I specified that port.
Good Luck!!
you can just use teamviewer...
Not sure if you have an IPhone or android device. The official app on IPhone supports inputting text from the keyboard. I would assume the android equivalent does the same.
I'm currently using Vysor which seems to be quite hassle free.
The android official Fire TV app Can control you fire device & type & manoeuvre using the touch screen keyboard & controls
The FireTV app internally works with the WhisperNet protocol.
The connection is secured and pairing unfortunately seems incredibly complicated.
My guess is, however, that this could possibly be used to get playstate, track names and other information enabling full integration into home automation systems.
Maybe someone with a clue about cryptography could have a look at it?
Be warned: pairing a phone remote works only once and can not be deleted
chadster1976 said:
. I chose to install the free Remote VNC server from the Play store and it worked. My FTV is rooted and I am using VNC Viewer on Win 10 to control it.
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requires root?
YoColdRain said:
you can just use teamviewer...
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teamviewer full or quicksupport?
buttons wouldnt work for me to get to settings buttin in teamviewer
quicksupport works but I can only view remote computer, not control it
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requires root?
teamviewer full or quicksupport?
buttons wouldnt work for me to get to settings buttin in teamviewer
quicksupport works but I can only view remote computer, not control it
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Interaction from a remote VNC client requires root.
Quicksupport works on a stick with root. AFTV2 with the rbox 5.0.5 image crashes complaining of missing files
Haven't tried VNC Server yet
Blue Stacks
To control your Fire Stick using the PC, install an Android emulator (I use "BlueStacks 4"). Inside the emulator install the FireTV Remote app from the Google Play Store. I tried posting links, but as a new user, that is not permitted.
Vysor is your best bet or get micro usb otg adapter to USB adapter to plug in a wireless mouse and keyboard. Also you could get a usb mouse remote with backlit keyboard. The fire tv remote app for iPhone and android works really good for typing.
https://ufile.io/dy10b5qa
Not by me, cant find who made it.
Console (DOS prompt) based, works just make sure you check your tv to grant permissions. I jsut tested Kodi controls and they work... give it a shot.
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https://ufile.io/dy10b5qa
if i cant post uploadfiles, please erase and ban my account from this site.
This is an ADB remote, that I just tested and works for entering text. DOS based. I guess it was deleted but its its adb sending commands.
Dont work that great though, you have to wait for each command you send to complete, tho it does go faster if you arent using any apps like Kodi (but also makes a good remote).
Again, XDA, please remove my account and everything you can if I cant post this. Thank you. Thank you for all the Winmo stuff in the mid 2000s. I have earned this right to have my info deleted.
Stumped.
floydj said:
To control your Fire Stick using the PC, install an Android emulator (I use "BlueStacks 4"). Inside the emulator install the FireTV Remote app from the Google Play Store. I tried posting links, but as a new user, that is not permitted.
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OK, I'm stumped. In the Fire TV Rempte App, where are the up/down/left/right/select navigation buttons in the circle near the top of the actual remote?
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OK, I'm stumped. In the Fire TV Rempte App, where are the up/down/left/right/select navigation buttons in the circle near the top of the actual remote?
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If installed on your phone, swipe in the large empty space in the middle of the screen. Tap to select. I haven't tried it from a pc, but assume you would drag and click.
You can try out scrcpy. The preview on the PC is bit laggy when connecting over Wi-Fi but the input is instant on the FireTV. You need to activate ADB tho.

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