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YouTube for FireTV

Hello,
is there a better YouTube App as the "****ty" Amazon YouTube App? Without root I can't use the google youtube app and XMBC is not a good solution - only if i know what i want to play...
Thank you

It is possible to the normal android youtube apk.:good:
I installed these 4 apk´s onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=73036323A69E3CF1!1484&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder%2c.apk
After that I installed the newest playstore and google play services.
Than you have to install the newest youtube apk and sign in with your google account.:good:
Google music works, too

^^^WITHOUT ROOT!
There is a YouTube HD MOD that works perfectly fine if you have keyboard and mouse access.
No rooting needed and you only have to Google search "YouTube HD MOD" to find it.
It was the first thing I tried when root was not even available.
It is hard to read where the file is with the new design changes of XDA,but it is under downloads in colorful links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
Edit:Stupid Opera Browser does not include the http part and thus kills the linking function.

retroben said:
^^^WITHOUT ROOT!
There is a YouTube HD MOD that works perfectly fine if you have keyboard and mouse access.
No rooting needed and you only have to Google search "YouTube HD MOD" to find it.
It was the first thing I tried when root was not even available.
It is hard to read where the file is with the new design changes of XDA,but it is under downloads in colorful links.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529715
Edit:Stupid Opera Browser does not include the http part and thus kills the linking function.
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Hi - thank you! I don't know that Mod. I will try it - but first I've to order a Keyboard with Touchpad ... Maybe it would be great, because I can use Firefox for surfing too ...
Thank you!

The worst problem is that the fire TV's search screen appears frequently when using a browser,and you may not be able to stop it without root.
Opera is good despite that annoyance I show and the large cache filing,but FireFox is a hassle without root unless you can find a way to set a different IME as default to prevent the onscreen Fire search from coming up.
Would settings.apk work without root well enough to change defaulted IME to Null Keyboard?
I would assume you can install it like any app when sideloaded.

Matze.123 said:
It is possible to the normal android youtube apk.:good:
I installed these 4 apk´s onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=73036323A69E3CF1!1484&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder%2c.apk
After that I installed the newest playstore and google play services.
Than you have to install the newest youtube apk and sign in with your google account.:good:
Google music works, too
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Did I get you right? This works without root? That would be AWESOME

deewad said:
Did I get you right? This works without root? That would be AWESOME
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You don't have to root you device. The playstore doesn't work, but most Google apps are working great:laugh:

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Matze.123 said:
It is possible to the normal android youtube apk.:good:
I installed these 4 apk´s onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=73036323A69E3CF1!1484&authkey=!AIVXLFXAOWDeM0Q&ithint=folder%2c.apk
After that I installed the newest playstore and google play services.
Than you have to install the newest youtube apk and sign in with your google account.:good:
Google music works, too
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no files here!!
where we can find the files??

I've installed the YouTube Mod and I also have the Logitech K400 ... It works - but I can't login - is there a solution for that? I have many Abos ... And every time I go to an input field the FireTV Keyboard opens - i want to use my K400 ...

Yesterday I found the original YouTube TV App in the Amazon App Store on FireTV and it works perfect. Pairing and Login works also... Great!

bootmaker said:
Yesterday I found the original YouTube TV App in the Amazon App Store on FireTV and it works perfect. Pairing and Login works also... Great!
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thats not the google one, its just a amazon clone.

Hi,
I mean that one: http://www.amazon.de/youtube-com-Yo...e=UTF8&qid=1414321064&sr=1-1&keywords=youtube
And it seems to be from youtube.com ? Or is it a clone? But if it's a clone, it's a real good one!

Does anyone have the official YouTube application for the Fire TV for me to side load? Thanks!!

YouTube for Fire TV
I have found that the YouTube app for Google TV works great on the Fire TV!
You just have to have Play Services installed so that you can log in (no root required). Of course, it will not show up on your list of apps so you will need another method to open it. I use the Folder Organizer app for Fire TV - ugly as sin, but effective!

new Youtube on Kodi (14.0,14.1) is actually awesome it has sweet UI looks much better then on XBMC (13++).
Other suggestion maybe Youtube for Google TV.

[HOW TO] Install GAPPS without root

I posted how to get GAPPS working in the Fire HD 6,7, and HDX threads a few weeks ago and was informed it works on the Fire TV as well. This video will show you how you can install GAPPS on the Fire HD6, HD7, TV or HDX without root. All Google Apps should work excluding Google Search (Google search now works), Google Play Store, and Hangouts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHI7ED6pUPY
Instructions for setting up ADB on Windows:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyJlmTtLsIg
FireGapps.zip:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx_94ujbh0qoRndpejBZSnVMOGM/edit?usp=docslist_api
commands used in this video:
adb devices
adb shell
pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS
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I must've done something wrong. I can't get the Play store to react. Only says it can't find a network. Everything else works well (it appears).
Note: I did this at work, which meant I couldn't have the volume up. Please forgive me if I durffed this up because of that.

jpmi23 said:
I must've done something wrong. I can't get the Play store to react. Only says it can't find a network. Everything else works well (it appears).
Note: I did this at work, which meant I couldn't have the volume up. Please forgive me if I durffed this up because of that.
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I stated in the video and thread that the Play store will not work. That would require root. The play store just needs to be installed because various google apps need the app to exist to work.

powerpoint45 said:
I stated in the video and thread that the Play store will not work. That would require root. The play store just needs to be installed because various google apps need the app to exist to work.
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Ahh! Copy that! Thanks for the work!

Please help,
Fire OS 4.5.1
cmd:
"[email protected]:/ $ pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USER"
"android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USER"
"Bad argument: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unkown permission:android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USER"

Wiesn 2015 said:
Please help,
Fire OS 4.5.1
cmd:
"[email protected]:/ $ pm grant com.google.android.gms android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USER"
"android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USER"
"Bad argument: java.lang.IllegalArgumentException: Unkown permission:android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USER"
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You forgot the 'S' in USERS

:good:
Thanks

Thanks
:highfive:
Thanks this solution does in fact work for Amazon Fire TV, including Google Music and Movies.
For Future reader, a reminder:
It is EXPECTED that the Google Play Store does not have a connection and you will not be able to browse app in the Google Play Store, though you will be able to use app such as Google Drive.

Fire TV Stick UK
Google play music works great.
Google play movies force closed on first attempt at playing a movie (i'll give it another go in a bit)
Edit: Gave Google play movies another go.
If you've recently watched a movie on another device - that movie will appear in the initial screen "Watch Now"
If you press that movie - you can view it no problem.
If you go into your library and choose a movie - the app closes.
Solution: If you want to watch a movie from google play on you Fire TV then watch it on another device (only a few seconds needed) first

I was hoping to get Sky Movies on my fireTV stick, but no dice. It wants com.google.android.maps. Any idea if I can install that without rooting?

SOLVED: Found the files here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58089093&postcount=55
powerpoint45 said:
FireGapps.zip:
drive.google (...) 95eHc/view?usp=sharing
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Hi,
When I try to download the ZIP file I only get
"Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist. Make sure that you have the correct URL and that the owner of the file hasn't deleted it."
Is there a new download location?
TIA
ZD

Kenif1983 said:
Fire TV Stick UK
Google play music works great.
Google play movies force closed on first attempt at playing a movie (i'll give it another go in a bit)
Edit: Gave Google play movies another go.
If you've recently watched a movie on another device - that movie will appear in the initial screen "Watch Now"
If you press that movie - you can view it no problem.
If you go into your library and choose a movie - the app closes.
Solution: If you want to watch a movie from google play on you Fire TV then watch it on another device (only a few seconds needed) first
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Been meaning to install for a while - with Gmusic working i'll get right on it

play music not working for me - fc.
but found if you install
Accountmanager
servicesframework
playservices
google play
You can simply use bubbleupnp instead

HI dudes,
the lnk to the file does not work anymore ...

I followed the tutorial but I am not entirely sure whether the part with ADB has worked (I connected to ADB over WiFi, Amazon Fire TV Stick, 54.1.1.0_user_110031420) or not. Google Play Games and Chrome are working, but Gmail and Drive are not.
Gmail starts, but there appears a message that there is an unknown problem with Google Play Services - but if I quickly go to settings, the app does not crash until I return to the start screen/synchronise.
Google Drive crashes immediately.
Play Music works with local music (haven't tested streaming).
starfish_001 said:
play music not working for me - fc.
but found if you install
Accountmanager
servicesframework
playservices
google play
You can simply use bubbleupnp instead
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BubbleUPnP with the License? The free version worked for me without GApps.

Con21 said:
I followed the tutorial but I am not entirely sure whether the part with ADB has worked (I connected to ADB over WiFi, Amazon Fire TV Stick, 54.1.1.0_user_110031420) or not. Google Play Games and Chrome are working, but Gmail and Drive are not.
Gmail starts, but there appears a message that there is an unknown problem with Google Play Services - but if I quickly go to settings, the app does not crash until I return to the start screen/synchronise.
Google Drive crashes immediately.
Play Music works with local music (haven't tested streaming).
BubbleUPnP with the License? The free version worked for me without GApps.
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Pro version to provide access to Google music

starfish_001 said:
Pro version to provide access to Google music
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main app is not recognising the license

alucard_xs said:
HI dudes,
the lnk to the file does not work anymore ...
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https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bx_94ujbh0qoRndpejBZSnVMOGM/edit?usp=docslist_api

Thanks !
in-apps purchase does not seem to work, is it normal ?
I can't load my zen pinball 2 tables (bought on an real android tablet) either loading download ressources for games that need download datas ...

Con21 said:
main app is not recognising the license
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odd I just installed the apks from my nexus

App/Game compatibility list.

Hi All
I just re-found a compatibility list by androidtv.news (thanks guys)
great work, please contribute your findings, and be careful when you edit (there seems to be a few rows with no name, unfortunately by an edit)
I'll ask the mods to sticky it..
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...A4AQ3jvl7hir1Bk9AKkLXrw9W8/edit#gid=980396430

Also minecraft pocket edition now works if you install it from the browser
_________
check out my new Android game https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pgviews.kobesadventure

Add it to the list if you haven't already

Did anyone notice that the sideloaded apps started updating in the play store? Minecraft has been updading itself twice, even though its not available for download.

bingoking said:
Did anyone notice that the sideloaded apps started updating in the play store? Minecraft has been updading itself twice, even though its not available for download.
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as long as the sideloaded apps have the original signature untouched, they have always updated.

Edit: Nevermind. The problem was me. User error.
I tried to install Amazon Video but received errors. Anyone else have the same experience? Thanks.

for some reason realMyst only works on my 2015 not my 2017

I like OpenArena, but it is essentially single player only. No multiplayer servers are around.
Anyone want to compile this for Android?
https://github.com/zturtleman/spearmint
Local split-screen multiplayer.

Anyone have an updated link to the compatibility list? Link in the OP no longer works.

Netflix TV Os
Hi,
I'm struggling on the internet for information I'm after and you might be able to help! I want to get a media player with the official Android TV OS (the same one as the Shield - not the other normal media boxes). Simply put - in SA we have unstable internet connections. For Netflix on Android TV OS, does it allow for offline downloading? People have suggested popcorn time but I want to support creators and anyway, Netflix is good enough. So, can anyone tell me whether the Netflix App for the official Android TV OS supports offline mode (ie downloaded episodes like you have in normal Netflix on Android).
Thanks Tom

Link leads to deleted google sheet..........what's up with that???

mad4some said:
Link leads to deleted google sheet..........what's up with that???
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Wondering the same.

TKardinal said:
Wondering the same.
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Anyone still have the list?
Sent from my SM-N950U using XDA Labs

?
Is this updated anywhere??

Google Music without Root?

Title says it all. Is there any way to use Google Play Music on my fire TV? I at first tried with various "casting" or "mirroring" apps from my Phone, but none of them seem to work. Ive thought about rooting so I could actually install the google services stuff, but I would like to avoid that if possible.
I have the Fire TV 2.
EDIT: And I see this is a no question area... So if a mod could move it to the appropriate area...

Its Pretty Straight forward. Google search the following.
Google Login Service apk
Google Music Leanback apk
Google Play Store Leanback apk
Google Play Services apk
Install all apks
Go to Play store, log in. Should take you through set up questions and then fail to load the store. Then click on Play Music and your library should load. Just done it this afternoon and seems to run quite well

Hmm, I can't seem to locate music leanback anywhere, just the google store.

Got it working but music seems to have a voice search only... makes it hard to find the band I want

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1HaZc4Bb72xcDN6SnFtUHY1dVE
There's a link to all the files I used.
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Kocrachon said:
Got it working but music seems to have a voice search only... makes it hard to find the band I want
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Really? Never noticed. I was just flicking through artists or using Instant Mix/Shuffle. Never tried the search option. Sorry, better than nothing though.

Install Kodi, then use download the plugin.audio.googlemusic.exp-1.7.2.zip and install it. After you have set up your password it work great.
https://app.box.com/s/hchh3jdrocgdgcug9vs8rv8uwqlihqk9

Will give that a shot. Thanks

Moose2000 said:
Its Pretty Straight forward. Google search the following.
Google Login Service apk
Google Music Leanback apk
Google Play Store Leanback apk
Google Play Services apk
Install all apks
Go to Play store, log in. Should take you through set up questions and then fail to load the store. Then click on Play Music and your library should load. Just done it this afternoon and seems to run quite well
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In what order should I install these?
Do you have a link to the instruction set?.....
Will this have Google Play installed as well?.....
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wilde68 said:
Install Kodi, then use download the plugin.audio.googlemusic.exp-1.7.2.zip and install it. After you have set up your password it work great.
https://app.box.com/s/hchh3jdrocgdgcug9vs8rv8uwqlihqk9
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Do you have a link to an instruction set on how to install this within KODI?....

Moose2000 said:
Its Pretty Straight forward. Google search the following.
Google Login Service apk
Google Music Leanback apk
Google Play Store Leanback apk
Google Play Services apk
Install all apks
Go to Play store, log in. Should take you through set up questions and then fail to load the store. Then click on Play Music and your library should load. Just done it this afternoon and seems to run quite well
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Thanks for this info. It worked well for me without any issues.

I used this method to get Google play music running on both my fire TV stick and my first gen fire TV. But even better I got it to work for Google play movies on the stick. It didn't work on the regular fire TV for some reason though. Everytime I tried to watch a movie all you got was sound. But installing the YouTube app for Android TV on said fire TV I am able to play my play movies under the purchases section. So anyone wanting play movies on their fire TV using the above method for the music also works on the YouTube app for sure and may or may not work for play movies

For me the google play music apk doesn't install. After starting the installation process it stops with showing "app don't intstalled". Any ideas?

Has anyone had any luck getting the search to work? It appears to be a voice search only and doesn't work on the FTV.
Additionally, I can't find a way to browse "stations". It recommends a few for me but they seem to be based on my personally uploaded library.

Moose2000 said:
Its Pretty Straight forward. Google search the following.
Google Login Service apk
Google Music Leanback apk
Google Play Store Leanback apk
Google Play Services apk
Install all apks
Go to Play store, log in. Should take you through set up questions and then fail to load the store. Then click on Play Music and your library should load. Just done it this afternoon and seems to run quite well
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Followed the steps and was able to get Google Music installed. I have 2 followup questions tho.
1. Is there a way to get the newer version of Google Music? I use Stations more than I individual artists. I tried installing the latest version from APKMirror, but it won't actually connect to anything.
2. I keep getting notifications that I need to update Play services. Is there a newer apk I should be using?
For what it's worth, I'm on Fire OS 5.2.4.0

davejc said:
Followed the steps and was able to get Google Music installed. I have 2 followup questions tho.
1. Is there a way to get the newer version of Google Music? I use Stations more than I individual artists. I tried installing the latest version from APKMirror, but it won't actually connect to anything.
2. I keep getting notifications that I need to update Play services. Is there a newer apk I should be using?
For what it's worth, I'm on Fire OS 5.2.4.0
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The google play music app won't work. You need to find the "leanback" version.
I haven't been able to find one newer then the one in this thread. Maybe someone with a nexus player or shield can help us.

I had a feeling that would be the case. Was looking for an AndroidTV APK, but couldn't find anything.

davejc said:
I had a feeling that would be the case. Was looking for an AndroidTV APK, but couldn't find anything.
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the apk in this thread is from 2014. It seems weird that the leanback version hasn't been updated.

rcrh said:
the apk in this thread is from 2014. It seems weird that the leanback version hasn't been updated.
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I'm still new to the terminology with the TV systems.... "leanback" is the qualifier for Android TV Apps??

Funny that we are all looking for the same thing. Has to exist right?
I've got a friend with a Nexus Player, let me check with him.

davejc said:
I'm still new to the terminology with the TV systems.... "leanback" is the qualifier for Android TV Apps??
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"leanback" is what Google calls their versions that are made to work with a remote (& do not require a touch screen).
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RED ZMAN said:
Funny that we are all looking for the same thing. Has to exist right?
I've got a friend with a Nexus Player, let me check with him.
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That would be a christmas miracle! :good:

rcrh said:
That would be a christmas miracle! :good:
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It really would be. I like the Fire TV a lot, I just wish I could have Google Music rather than Amazon Music.

Logging Into YouTube App on 2nd Generation FireTV

I was able to sideload the Aptoid store and install the "official" Youtube app, not the wrapper app that's currently available. I am not able to login and see my subscriptions. The app works fine but when I try and login nothing happens. Do I need to uninstall the wrapper version of Youtube that's currently installed? Is there a way to get the darn PlayStore installed?
Thanks

sparker781 said:
I was able to sideload the Aptoid store and install the "official" Youtube app, not the wrapper app that's currently available. I am not able to login and see my subscriptions. The app works fine but when I try and login nothing happens. Do I need to uninstall the wrapper version of Youtube that's currently installed? Is there a way to get the darn PlayStore installed?
Thanks
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You need google services installed. There are a few threads on how to install it, but finding the compatible versions also seems to be the issue. If you are looking for a version that will be available after the new year (if truly google blocks amazon) side-load and install this one.
https://smartyoutubetv.github.io/en/
It works like the current amazon youtube app, but registers as a TV.

Nevermind
sparker781 said:
I was able to sideload the Aptoid store and install the "official" Youtube app, not the wrapper app that's currently available. I am not able to login and see my subscriptions. The app works fine but when I try and login nothing happens. Do I need to uninstall the wrapper version of Youtube that's currently installed? Is there a way to get the darn PlayStore installed?
Thanks
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I was reading further down and apparently you can view videos but not actually login to the account which is stupid but at least it's installed.

Michajin
Do you know of a way to get YouTube TV to work as well? I am a subscriber and can't seem to cast it from my iphone to my TV.
Thanks

sparker781 said:
Michajin
Do you know of a way to get YouTube TV to work as well? I am a subscriber and can't seem to cast it from my iphone to my TV.
Thanks
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You might be able to get into the youtube tv through silk or firefox. Both seem to work ok with regular youtube and logging in.

Michajin said:
You might be able to get into the youtube tv through silk or firefox. Both seem to work ok with regular youtube and logging in.
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Install the following for signing in. Youtube and services are working with these....
Google Account Manager v4.4.4-1227136
Google Services Framework v4.4.4-1227136
Google Play Services (AndroidTV) v11.9.51 (836-177350961)
Google Play Store (AndroidTV) v4.6.17
For youtube
YouTube for Android TV (Android TV) 2.02.08
I can upload a zip file for these. This should get you into running the YouTube TV app. If there is one, try the YouTube for Android TV (64bit if available)