[Q] Just want Xfinity app to work via Ethernet - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Last summer I had my Fire TV rooted and set up with Xposed to fake Wifi access so that I could use my Xfinity app via ethernet. Previous to that I was using FOX-FI and my phone as a Wifi hotspot but Metropcs blocked the ability to do so.
All was well until the unit started turning itself off a few months ago. I was sent a replacement that I believe was a refurbishment and it NEVER updates (i.e. never updated to the Prime option on the left side of the menu) -- which would be great except I haven't been able to root it (most likely it's unrootable). Now I have a 3rd one and I just need to know how I can run my Xfinity TV GO app on it (after it's sideloaded) without having to use WIFI. Also, where is the list of serial numbers or whatever it is that allows one to know if the box can be rooted?
Thanks in advance.

The newest version of Xfinity Go does work over ethernet. I do have a lot of buffering issues when trying to watch on demand video though.

Aobeta said:
The newest version of Xfinity Go does work over ethernet. I do have a lot of buffering issues when trying to watch on demand video though.
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Really? I'll download the new app then sideload it to see if I'm still being told to connect via Wifi. I'll update later.

I'm getting the errror message "Sorry ,we are experiencing some difficulties. You can continue using the app, but not all areas may be working." What do you think the problem might be? I searched for this particular error but only viewed unanswered questions.

And when I went to 'Bookmarked' This popped up:
"An unknown error occurred during this request. Please try again.
Instantiation of [simple type, class com.xfinity.playerlib.model.tags.Network] value failed: Invalid int: """

Are you sure you have the newest version? Its at version 2.4.2. When I tried an older version, I would get that error about experiencing difficulties. But the new one works fine. And you should get a popup about it working with mobile data the first time you open it.

Aobeta said:
Are you sure you have the newest version? Its at version 2.4.2. When I tried an older version, I would get that error about experiencing difficulties. But the new one works fine. And you should get a popup about it working with mobile data the first time you open it.
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Yep. I went and downloaded the lastest from Google Play after typing my response. This one:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xfinity.playnow

Hmm, did you get the popup about mobile data now working at least? I have no clue why it wouldnt work for you unless you are on an old version.

Aobeta said:
Hmm, did you get the popup about mobile data now working at least? I have no clue why it wouldnt work for you unless you are on an old version.
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It's still not working. I included the link to the version I installed today. So, I'm not sure what the problem could be. There's a version of Xfinity for X1? users with cloud that I don't believe applies to my account. I've retried it a few times now and it shows the same message

ihadtoregister said:
It's still not working. I included the link to the version I installed today. So, I'm not sure what the problem could be. There's a version of Xfinity for X1? users with cloud that I don't believe applies to my account. I've retried it a few times now and it shows the same message
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If you don't see that mobile data popup then you likely do not have the newest version. Downloading from play store may not always get you the newest version because the version it lets you download is based on what device you download it from. Google "xfinity go apk 2.4.2" and find it that way and make sure you are downloading version 2.4.2.002. If that doesn't work, I have no more advice for you because I have no clue what the issue is.

Aobeta said:
If you don't see that mobile data popup then you likely do not have the newest version. Downloading from play store may not always get you the newest version because the version it lets you download is based on what device you download it from. Google "xfinity go apk 2.4.2" and find it that way and make sure you are downloading version 2.4.2.002. If that doesn't work, I have no more advice for you because I have no clue what the issue is.
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I tried installing that same file on the older rootable device that won't update and the new non-rootable one and it's the same "experiencing difficulties" error. I was able to navigate to the 'Live' streaming area and when clicked to view a channel I got the "No Wi-Fi Connection. You must be on Wif-Fi to stream video content." pop-up. So, that's the true issue --- this version isn't ethernet compatible. I also tried to google for that apk and there were only a few sites that didn't seem to be safe. Would you be able to upload the apk that you have working via Ethernet?

https://www.dropbox.com/s/7arau0nbu67vbud/XFINITY_TV_Go.apk?dl=0

Aobeta said:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/7arau0nbu67vbud/XFINITY_TV_Go.apk?dl=0
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Thanks.

ihadtoregister said:
Thanks.
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Could either one of you please send me that file? The dropbox link is dead.
Thanks In Advance

jhawk757 said:
Could either one of you please send me that file? The dropbox link is dead.
Thanks In Advance
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Here you go

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Netflix Error 13007

I updated to the new netflix today and I am getting this error when attempting playback of any show. Anyone experience this?
Same here. Tried both my Samsung Galaxy S (T-Mobile Vibrant) with Android 2.2 (Bionix-v 1.3.1) and my wife's Vibrant (stock 2.2).
The error that appears when attempting to start a program is:
We are unable to start playback. Please try to restart it (13007)
After this, it appears to hang and then crash. Help!
It works fine on my samsung captivate.
still no solution.
I tried it with one item, got the same error 13007, and restored the previous version from backup. I am afraid that eventually they may turn off the old version and force an upgrade, but for now it works.
arpruss said:
I tried it with one item, got the same error 13007, and restored the previous version from backup. I am afraid that eventually they may turn off the old version and force an upgrade, but for now it works.
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I did the same,with titanium,and it's working again.
could someone post the .apk of the older version, or tell me where to get it?
orlandoxpolice said:
could someone post the .apk of the older version, or tell me where to get it?
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if no one can post the .apk of the prior version, can you tell me which version it was so i can search for it?
downgraded to 1.4.1 and it works fine.
orlandoxpolice said:
could someone post the .apk of the older version, or tell me where to get it?
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It wouldn't be legal to post without permission from Netflix.
I did see on ArchosFans, that after two reboots, the new version starts to work.
Didn't seem to do the trick
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Yes it is working
Yes 2 reboots on my Archos 101 and is working, thanks a lot
Two reboots on my Archos 70 seems to do nothing -- worse when I uninstalled it, and installed the 1.4xx version from Titanium Backup, the old version insists I upgrade!
jerryasher said:
Two reboots on my Archos 70 seems to do nothing -- worse when I uninstalled it, and installed the 1.4xx version from Titanium Backup, the old version insists I upgrade!
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I know: I hate that they force "upgrades" like that.
However, the new version seems to work now.
Has anyone found a fix for this? The two reboots thing did not work on my 101.
Any ideas on this guys? a buddy of mine is having this issue with his Vibrant.... thoughts?
Not working on my Archos Internet 70
The last version forced me to upgrade now all I get is 13007 errors. Anyone know what that means? I tried uninstalling, resinstalling, killing all running apps, uninstalling other apps. nothing works.
Has anyone got this working, I'm really pissed I can't get it going.
OK, guys. I found a work around for Netflix app. I got it working on two different 101s. Hopefully this wasn't posted already. If it was disregard this.
First you need to have Arctools installed to get the android market. If you don't already have it on your device, here is a step by step video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWyjeMXQMOU
Make sure you follow step by step. I didn't do the format the first time, and it wouldn't install the market right.
Once you have the market on there, you need to download the old version of netflix (1.4.1). APK is in post. Download and install the app. When you first launch the app it will tell you you need to upgrade, click the OK box. The next box that shows up will be the "Complete action using" box. It should show you the two options "Market" or "search". When the box comes up, press the back arrow. This should take you to the Netflix home page, and there you go, you can stream! The reason you need the Android market is because without it the "You must upgrade" won't give you an option on how to upgrade. (see attached pics)
A couple of side notes.
1) If the "Complete actions using" box doesn't come, you need to clear the market as the default app. To do this go to Settings>Applications>Manage applications>Find the Market in the list and click "Clear Default". That should force the box to pop up.
2) The issue I had on mine was once I start streaming something the back button freezes the video. The only way out is the home button or wait till force close pops up. The one I did for my friend didn't do that. When the back arrow was pushed on that one the "need to upgrade box" pops up. If it does, follow the same steps from above. (Press OK, then when the select option box pops up just click the back arrow). I know the Force close is an inconvience, but hey, at least you have streaming video.
I don't know how long this will work, or if they plan on patching so you can't do this (or fix their stupid app). Hopefully this helps the people that couldn't get the app working with the multi-reboot method.
If it works for you, please make sure you hit the thanks button.
As of today 12/15/11, Netflix released an update for their app, and it fixed (at least for me) the 13007 error. So upgrade to the newest version and test it out!

New Netflix app not working (worked before updating to 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed)

The old Netflix app worked fine. I am in Australia, and use UnoTelly DNS service.
I just updated to pre-rooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed and tried the new netflix app. It loads fine, but when I select a title to play, it gets to about 6% buffering and says: We're having trouble playing this title right now. Please try again later or select a different title.
I tried clearing the Netflix data and cache as was mentioned in another post, but no luck.
Anyone else managed to get past this, or have any ideas? Otherwise I guess I will have to downgrade again, which sucks, I like the screen mirroring
modstore said:
The old Netflix app worked fine. I am in Australia, and use UnoTelly DNS service.
I just updated to pre-rooted 51.1.4.1_514013920 fixed and tried the new netflix app. It loads fine, but when I select a title to play, it gets to about 6% buffering and says: We're having trouble playing this title right now. Please try again later or select a different title.
I tried clearing the Netflix data and cache as was mentioned in another post, but no luck.
Anyone else managed to get past this, or have any ideas? Otherwise I guess I will have to downgrade again, which sucks, I like the screen mirroring
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Were you sure you followed the instruction that tell you to update to 51.1.4.0 before going to 51.1.4.1?
rbox said:
Were you sure you followed the instruction that tell you to update to 51.1.4.0 before going to 51.1.4.1?
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Yes, I updated to 51.1.4.0 first, boot menu is installed fine, and everything else works as it should.
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Were you sure you followed the instruction that tell you to update to 51.1.4.0 before going to 51.1.4.1?
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Just in case it's relevant, I updated to 51.1.4.0 by doing a restore from backup through clockworkmod recovery, not an install from zip.
modstore said:
Just in case it's relevant, I updated to 51.1.4.0 by doing a restore from backup through clockworkmod recovery, not an install from zip.
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You need to install with the full zip. Backups don't include firmware.
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You need to install with the full zip. Backups don't include firmware.
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Ahh right. Thanks, I'll install 51.1.4.0 then do boot menu, then the latest zip and hopefully that fixes the problem. Cheers.
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You need to install with the full zip. Backups don't include firmware.
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I installed 51.1.4.0 and tried Netflix once it completed. Netflix loads, but when I try to watch something, it gets to 15% buffering or so and then the app just exits, no message or anything.
I installed boot menu and updated to 51.1.4.1, but still the same issue. I tried clearing Netflix data/cache and re-installing, but no progress.
modstore said:
I installed 51.1.4.0 and tried Netflix once it completed. Netflix loads, but when I try to watch something, it gets to 15% buffering or so and then the app just exits, no message or anything.
I installed boot menu and updated to 51.1.4.1, but still the same issue. I tried clearing Netflix data/cache and re-installing, but no progress.
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And you're sure you used the updated zip? Getting to 15% is something different though. Usually it stops before it reaches double digits. I do know a few international people were reporting issues with the latest Netflix.
rbox said:
And you're sure you used the updated zip? Getting to 15% is something different though. Usually it stops before it reaches double digits. I do know a few international people were reporting issues with the latest Netflix.
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Yep, this is the file I used: bueller-51.1.4.0_514006420-rooted+updated.zip
rbox said:
And you're sure you used the updated zip? Getting to 15% is something different though. Usually it stops before it reaches double digits. I do know a few international people were reporting issues with the latest Netflix.
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In case it's relevant, I have a rule in my router to redirect 8.8.8.8 to my router's IP so it is forced to use my DNS overrides, as I believe the new app hardcodes Google's DNS.
modstore said:
In case it's relevant, I have a rule in my router to redirect 8.8.8.8 to my router's IP so it is forced to use my DNS overrides, as I believe the new app hardcodes Google's DNS.
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Hrm. Strange. It might be a temporary thing, not sure. Maybe try again tomorrow? You sure the redirect is working? I think google's dns has 2 ips... maybe you need to redirect both.
rbox said:
Hrm. Strange. It might be a temporary thing, not sure. Maybe try again tomorrow? You sure the redirect is working? I think google's dns has 2 ips... maybe you need to redirect both.
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Yeah, I used to have a Roku before the Fire TV and it required the redirect to be setup and worked fine once it was. The app would do the check on startup and exit if it failed.
It works fine on my computer too.
rbox said:
Hrm. Strange. It might be a temporary thing, not sure. Maybe try again tomorrow? You sure the redirect is working? I think google's dns has 2 ips... maybe you need to redirect both.
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I grabbed the log of when it happens, in case it gives any insight.
modstore said:
I grabbed the log of when it happens, in case it gives any insight.
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Something is crashing... weird.
rbox said:
Something is crashing... weird.
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I don't know if it's just a coincidence, but I de-registered and re-registered the Fire TV to my account and it's working now Thanks for your help rbox.

4.6.3 is up...

Just wondering if anybody has tried it since there are no posts. I wanted to see if anybody knew the changes.
They started rolling out, Amazon hasn't published download links yet (in case s#it hits the fan), so we will have to wait a little bit longer for qualified answers...
I have no intent to install on my device, but let's see what the changelog will tell us.
edit: BIN file download is available... Thanks to russy23 & wjchen0 for posting the updates. :good:
(Just got home from work and saw the links, nice work.)
I hope the update has a patch for the mms bug called Stagefright.
not sure about the changelog, but this page has the updates
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
Well, after the update a warning symbol with the message "Error" appears to the screen.
Now if I try to turn on the device it boots in the recovery mode and nowhere else.
Thx Amazon -.-
JowyOMac said:
Well, after the update a warning symbol with the message "Error" appears to the screen.
Now if I try to turn on the device it boots in the recovery mode and nowhere else.
Thx Amazon -.-
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I Fixed the problem, I've done the wipe and the factory reset from the recovery. After that i've sideload the update from the pc to the adb fire phone console.
It Works
Any noticible changes??
russy23 said:
Any noticible changes??
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Haven't seen anything yet. I'm not rooted, just have Google sideloaded. Upgrade went smooth, no issues.
jack9955 said:
I hope the update has a patch for the mms bug called Stagefright.
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The Bug is possible only with the processing of mms information by Hangouts.
The Fire Phone, doesn't have Hangouts, so it probably wont be infected by the malware.
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JowyOMac said:
The Bug is possible only with the processing of mms information by Hangouts.
The Fire Phone, doesn't have Hangouts, so it probably wont be infected by the malware.
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It's not just hangouts that was affected by stagefright. Stock messaging, Facebook Messenger and whatsapp could also trigger it. To my understanding.
Sent from my Fire Phone using the XDA premium app.
russy23 said:
not sure about the changelog, but this page has the updates
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
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thanks for the link.
Updated the 461013820 rom to 463001420 without any problem. non-rooted device with google play store installed.
The latest software version includes bug fixes.
this is what Amazon said about the new update, well i have to say more:
They fixed the bug of the AID Mode during the call, FINALLY!
They improved battery life. I say this because i've noticed a little improvement on the battery life.
They didn't fixed the bug of the headphone (When you disconnect the headphone while you are listening something such as Youtube, Music etc. If you replug the jack, It doesn't work anymore until you restart the device )
Did someone find anything else?
4.6.3 just being installed on my UK O2-locked Fire Phone (463001420). Looks like the download link is already up on Amazon UK - http://fire-phone-updates.s3.amazon...update-fire-phone-33.4.6.3_user_463001420.bin
I guess my phone tried to update last night... I woke up with my phone stuck in recovery, just continues to boot there... factory reset did not fix.
Help!!
if you are rooted, do you just loose root? Re-root after the update? Thanks.
Just got the OTA update not a big file at all
Installed the google apps..and so far so good
So for those who are wondering, after sideloading through adb, I was able to reroot using kingsroot and was also able to install safetrap and use it.
Any noticible changes??
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russy23 said:
not sure about the changelog, but this page has the updates
http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201607550
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thanks for the link. I noticed the 4.6.3 update is only for the unlocked version, while the AT&T version is still 4.6.1. When Amazon released the previous 4.6.1 update, they released versions for both AT&T and unlocked. Weird.
Same issue as ediebol reported. Stuck in Recovery. I've done the wipe and reset with no luck. Attempting to sideload, I get the * cannot read update.bin * error in ADB. File is copied to the ADB directory so it shouldn't have any issues finding it.
Anyone have any other ideas?

HBO Now Issue

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?
Tripledrop said:
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".

Note 10+ Disney plus not compatible?

So Disney plus launched today. I am on Verizon unlimited so I got a free 12 months. I went to install the app from the playstore and I got the 'Your device isn't compatible with this version' error. I'm on the latest ASJ8 build. Anyone else out there experience this? The only thing I can think of is maybe because I am on the beta google play services? I tried sideloading the apk also but it won't install. I can still go through the website so it isn't a huge deal right now but would like the app to work.
I found an apk that would sideload on my phone so got it installed anyways. Still don't know why its showing as not compatible in play store.
Yea same here cant download the app. Could be a mishap on their end. Doesnt surprise.
Interesting, it installed on mine
Installed on mine. Sprint Note 10+
I installed disney+ app from playstore.
T-Mobile
Installed from the playstore just fine for me as well (Verizon).
znel52 said:
I found an apk that would sideload on my phone so got it installed anyways. Still don't know why its showing as not compatible in play store.
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Where did you find the APK?
mrlugo88 said:
Interesting, it installed on mine
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Same. Had no problem installing on mine. I've seen this all over the place today, though...not sure why it's not working for all of us unless it's a region thing.
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Yea same here cant download the app. Could be a mishap on their end. Doesnt surprise.
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I found an apk that would sideload on my phone so got it installed anyways. Still don't know why its showing as not compatible in play store.
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Did you guys change your dp if so change it back to default 411
Today I was able to install on my tmo N10+. But cant log in. Enter user name which is email address and get an error code. So is this isolated to the n10+. My wife tried it on her s10+ and shes in.
Will have to try my fire TV's and sammy tv when I get home.
znel52 said:
I found an apk that would sideload on my phone so got it installed anyways. Still don't know why its showing as not compatible in play store.
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Where did you find it? I have tried multiple websites and still can't install it
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Where did you find it? I have tried multiple websites and still can't install it
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The one I downloaded was from apkpure.com and downloaded whatever the latest version was at the time. I also had to download the pure apk installer on their website because their files are in .xapk format. Installed from there with no issues. You can uninstall the pure apk installer program after you are done.
My problem seems to have fixed itself as originally after I installed if I pulled up disney+ in the playstore it would still tell me it wasn't compatible. There error is gone now and the app updated through the playstore. So a glitch on disney or googles end seems like the culprit as I haven't changed anything else.
Hopefully the file from there will work for you if you haven't tried already.
I had the same problem on my S10+, but that was because I was on the OneUI 2.0 beta, which fails the SafetyNet check for DRM. Sideloading the APK from Apkpure worked like a charm, and then I ended up going to the Note 10+, which I had no issues installing from the Play Store on that device.
I can't download the file from apkpure. No result found

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