My favorite IR remote app, AnyMote, seems to have trouble with the G4. Are there any apps that support it?
TheBiles said:
My favorite IR remote app, AnyMote, seems to have trouble with the G4. Are there any apps that support it?
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The built in remote app actually works really well,give it a try!
The G4 comes with an IR app called quick remote. Working pretty good for me, and as far as I know, more comprehensive and easy to use than anything on the Play Store.
If you don't have it, get it from the settings, about phone, update center app updates
Smart remote works nicely and has a big big library of remotes. Not the cheapest (or at least it used to be quite pricey) but I bit the bullet and its the best one I have tried.
nadram said:
The G4 comes with an IR app called quick remote. Working pretty good for me, and as far as I know, more comprehensive and easy to use than anything on the Play Store.
If you don't have it, get it from the settings, about phone, update center app updates
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Ah, didn't even see that in the app drawer. It's always a pain to sort through the bloat.
Pyrres said:
Smart remote works nicely and has a big big library of remotes. Not the cheapest (or at least it used to be quite pricey) but I bit the bullet and its the best one I have tried.
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This Smart Remote? That's the app I've always used in the past, but it wouldn't work with my Samsung TV when I tested it out yesterday.
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Ah, didn't even see that in the app drawer. It's always a pain to sort through the bloat.
This Smart Remote? That's the app I've always used in the past, but it wouldn't work with my Samsung TV when I tested it out yesterday.
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That one. Very weird. Maybe contact the developer and ask to add the remote.
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Pyrres said:
That one. Very weird. Maybe contact the developer and ask to add the remote.
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I agree. I have been using that app for a while and never had trouble. Using it now on my G4 with remotes backed up from an S6.
willjohnson said:
I agree. I have been using that app for a while and never had trouble. Using it now on my G4 with remotes backed up from an S6.
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Hmm, maybe it's my TV. This is the first time using it with that specific model, but the LG app worked. I'll have to give it another look. Thanks!
I use Smart Remote and havent any issues with about 10 products
The build in apps works for every single device in my home
Yes the stock app is good but it cannot be easily connected to tasker for some automation task like "AnyMote" which has a plugin for tasker
The best remote app I have found is RCoid. It's got a lot of remotes available to download but not as much as some other remotes. I like the interface which allows easily swiping up to switch devices.
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Google is a great company and they manage the greatest web based map program, why isnt there a 'find my phone' app standard app for Android... At the very least for the Nexus line??
ddemers said:
Google is a great company and they manage the greatest web based map program, why isnt there a 'find my phone' app standard app for Android... At the very least for the Nexus line??
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Because then Google will be accused for tracking every Android handset out there?
It's up to 3'rd party apps to give you that functionality.
Windows Phone and IPhone both have the built in functionality and I dont see anyone complaining.
The issue with 3rd party apps is that half of them crash phones because the Android Market place lets anyone in and there are too many android devices./... I have tried 2 different find my phone apps and they both crashed within minutes of me installing it. Not something I can rely on .
Does anyone recommend a app that works and is stable on the nexus (stock)?
I've been running lookout for a couple years now. Never had it crash on me.
Thanks I will give it a try.
Latitude?
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cerberus. I personally believe its the best one out on the market. The features on it are incredible.
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cerberus. I personally believe its the best one out on the market. The features on it are incredible.
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I've recently been looking for what app to use in case I lose my GN. I've been torn bettween cerberus and androidlost. It appears they have the same features yet androidlost is free. Any thoughts?
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I've recently been looking for what app to use in case I lose my GN. I've been torn bettween cerberus and androidlost. It appears they have the same features yet androidlost is free. Any thoughts?
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i use cerberus simply because it works and for an insignificant cost i can use this app on my 4 android devices.
I use Androidlost.. it is great! Take a look at it
does not work on the nexus
Phone Locator Pro does everything Find my phone does, if not more! And you get instant support with ANY questions.
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does not work on the nexus
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What exactly are you referring to?
I concur that Cerberus is the best. I have tried lookout and avg, but I think that cerberus offers the best features.
lobrau said:
I concur that Cerberus is the best. I have tried lookout and avg, but I think that cerberus offers the best features.
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I just don't see what advantages Cerberus has over androidlost. They have all the same features yet androidlost is free.
AndroidLost for me too !
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Has anyone found (or created an app) to take screenshots on the OUYA?
I know there's the ADB method, but I really just want an internal application of button setup of some sort; the ADB over WiFi is semi buggy for me and I don't want to disconnect my OUYA from the TV to attach to the computer (then I can't see the screen of course...).
Can anyone think of a method without ADB?
You may try and side load airdroid on to the ouya. The app has a screen capture option along with remove control of your android device from a web browser.
Ouya has multitasking disabled. When an app isnt running in the foreground, it is killed. Its a performance thing to make games run more bettererer. I dont think any screenshot app would work out well with this option turned on.
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You may try and side load airdroid on to the ouya. The app has a screen capture option along with remove control of your android device from a web browser.
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This is what I do. AirDroid was the first app I installed and it's the only app you need to sideload, manage, and take screen shots of the OUYA.
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Ouya has multitasking disabled. When an app isnt running in the foreground, it is killed. Its a performance thing to make games run more bettererer. I dont think any screenshot app would work out well with this option turned on.
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I thought this originally, too, but I've found it doesn't effect the performance too much. I've had multitasking on for 3-4 daays now (I use my OUYA every day for hours) and have seen very little difference.
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This is what I do. AirDroid was the first app I installed and it's the only app you need to sideload, manage, and take screen shots of the OUYA.
I thought this originally, too, but I've found it doesn't effect the performance too much. I've had multitasking on for 3-4 daays now (I use my OUYA every day for hours) and have seen very little difference.
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AirDroid didn't start for me, 2nd app I tried to load after getting xbmc running. And I'm on the same page as you, I've had multitasking enabled since day 1 and it's only made a small impact to performance, but nothing worth noting...
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AirDroid didn't start for me, 2nd app I tried to load after getting xbmc running. And I'm on the same page as you, I've had multitasking enabled since day 1 and it's only made a small impact to performance, but nothing worth noting...
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Why didn't airdroid start for you? Where did you get the apk from? You might have had an old version or something.
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Why didn't airdroid start for you? Where did you get the apk from? You might have had an old version or something.
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As a side question, were do most people put their sideloaded APKs? So far all I have done is clickrd on them within my Box.com app and they just start.
I use the install directly feature of AirDroid, the apk is only temporarily transferred to the OUYA and then deleted after install, like as if you were downloading it from the Play store or Amazon market.
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Why didn't airdroid start for you? Where did you get the apk from? You might have had an old version or something.
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I just downloaded the newest version and then sideloaded it to my OUYA. It's up working now, though the WiFi setup requirement is redundant when it's on the LAN...
hakarune said:
I just downloaded the newest version and then sideloaded it to my OUYA. It's up working now, though the WiFi setup requirement is redundant when it's on the LAN...
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yeah but this isn't uncommon... some apps look for either wifi or mobile network and just won't work on the OUYA without Wifi. It's one of those things that dev's of those apps probably never thought of a Android device running with ethernet.
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This is what I do. AirDroid was the first app I installed and it's the only app you need to sideload, manage, and take screen shots of the OUYA.
I thought this originally, too, but I've found it doesn't effect the performance too much. I've had multitasking on for 3-4 daays now (I use my OUYA every day for hours) and have seen very little difference.
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When you say you've had multitasking turned on for 3-4 days what are you referring to Ive been trying to find a way to multitask applications on ouya with very little success I've been searching the web for hours and I landed on this thread because of your comment. Could you please elaborate i would be forever grateful? :fingers-crossed:
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When you say you've had multitasking turned on for 3-4 days what are you referring to Ive been trying to find a way to multitask applications on ouya with very little success I've been searching the web for hours and I landed on this thread because of your comment. Could you please elaborate i would be forever grateful? :fingers-crossed:
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I would like to know this also.
lartomar2002 said:
I would like to know this also.
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Go to settings, developer options, under apps, uncheck don't keep activities in the background.
mikeones42 said:
Go to settings, developer options, under apps, uncheck don't keep activities in the background.
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How does multitasking affect your performance?
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How does multitasking affect your performance?
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It doesn't really at all honestly; though I have mine to only allow 3 background processes at 1 time. The only effect it has is on xbmc if you're watching 1080P with a heavy skin.
[Update] There is no screenshot app that I have found that works for OUYA (rooted, busybox, SuperSU); I resorted to adb over the network with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wmendez.adbovertcp and manually triggered screencaps from my tablet.
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It doesn't really at all honestly; though I have mine to only allow 3 background processes at 1 time. The only effect it has is on xbmc if you're watching 1080P with a heavy skin.
[Update] There is no screenshot app that I have found that works for OUYA (rooted, busybox, SuperSU); I resorted to adb over the network with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wmendez.adbovertcp and manually triggered screencaps from my tablet.
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New to XBMC, what do you mean by "heavy skin"?
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New to XBMC, what do you mean by "heavy skin"?
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By "Heavy" I mean a big resource intensive skin. In the wiki I explained the skins that you should use with the OUYA, I tested as many skins as I could find and those were the only ones that are "Light" skins that produce little or no lag.
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By "Heavy" I mean a big resource intensive skin. In the wiki I explained the skins that you should use with the OUYA, I tested as many skins as I could find and those were the only ones that are "Light" skins that produce little or no lag.
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WOW, did not know it was you that started the XBMC Ouya Wiki. Good start. Are you still recommending the Gotham Alpha 1 version that you linked to in the wiki?
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WOW, did not know it was you that started the XBMC Ouya Wiki. Good start. Are you still recommending the Gotham Alpha 1 version that you linked to in the wiki?
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I didn't start it, Ned did, but there wasn't much there; him and I have been working to make it complete. And at the moment yeah it is still recommended ATM. All nightly builds after Aug 2 all have the libstagefright built-in and should work, but I haven't tested and haven't heard anything. I'll be testing builds next week though.
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Hey everyone,
I just set this up today and it worked great. I am a Steelers fan, but I live in Bengals country. That means I don't get to see many Steelers games, because they aren't broadcasts locally on TV.
So I used a GPS spoofing app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.incorporateapps.fakegps.fre
And a Chromecast dongle hooked to my TV:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.chromecast.app
And the NFL Mobile app:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gotv.nflgamecenter.us.lite
Enable "Mock Locations" in Developer Options.
Open Fake GPS app and enable a location where you know your game is broadcasting.
Open NFL mobile app and voila!! You now have access to the local games being broadcast on FOX and CBS for wherever you set your fake GPS location to.
You also need to enable "Screen Cast" in the Chromecast app, so you can mirror your phone screen to the TV. Set your screen timeout as high as you can.
I'm sure someone has already done this, but this was my first time, and it worked like a charm.
You may have to kill the NFL app to get it to switch locations as you change your fake GPS location. I always set my location first, then make sure my NFL mobile app is completely killed. Then just restart the NFL app. The new games should populate in the watch now section.
Hope this comes in handy to someone!
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Nice I'm going 2 try this this weekend
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The GPS spoofing should still work, but you can no longer screencast NFL mobile. It's blocked on the TV as of last night.
We need an app or something that will cloak the screen mirroring...
venomclay said:
The GPS spoofing should still work, but you can no longer screencast NFL mobile. It's blocked on the TV as of last night.
We need an app or something that will cloak the screen mirroring...
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Of course they would do that! I hope they didn't see my post LOL.
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Use AllCast to stream anything to Chrome cast.
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I thought you had to purchase an added service to get this to work...?
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The NFL mobile app developers must have read your post because now Chromecast mirroring does not work and neither does allowing mock locations using an gps spoofer. :crying:
They have a DRM protection in there. It checks to see if your phone is running mock locations and/or has developer options turned on. It also does not work with SideSync. It seems to be recognizing the dual streaming over a wifi connection.
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The NFL mobile app developers must have read your post because now Chromecast mirroring does not work and neither does allowing mock locations using an gps spoofer. :crying:
They have a DRM protection in there. It checks to see if your phone is running mock locations and/or has developer options turned on. It also does not work with SideSync. It seems to be recognizing the dual streaming over a wifi connection.
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The location spoofing seems to still be working fine for me. Did you get a recent update or something?
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The location spoofing seems to still be working fine for me. Did you get a recent update or something?
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No recent update since the Oct date that has been mentioned. Fake GPS app that the first poster noted did not work with nfl mobile. Samsung Galaxy S4 being used. Perhaps you have a different device.
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No recent update since the Oct date that has been mentioned. Fake GPS app that the first poster noted did not work with nfl mobile. Samsung Galaxy S4 being used. Perhaps you have a different device.
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I just tried gps spoofing and it's still working. But NFL app seems to have blocked this now. Someone needs to "fix" the NFL app Lol.
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I know this might be off topic but does showbox movies work with chromecast also
waco2hot33 said:
I know this might be off topic but does showbox movies work with chromecast also
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Yes, I use it all the time .
mjh68 said:
Yes, I use it all the time .
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Ooh wow you just sold me I'm going to amazon to order it right now ..thanks
waco2hot33 said:
Ooh wow you just sold me I'm going to amazon to order it right now ..thanks
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Sure, no problem [emoji2]
Chromecast part not working anymore just an fyi they blocked it
Got a work around!
I just got an Amazon Fire Stick and messing around with it. I installed koush's beta mirror apk on my note 3 and all cast on the stick. Connect it and then open up nfl mobile apk. The t would of course start saying it can't be mirrored etc. That's when you open up Multiwindow with something like chrome in the other window. Click back and fourth between the two and viola should be able to stream. It might take a couple tries and I had a couple of times where sound wouldn't catch up just shut beta mirror and reopen and try again. I cancelled cable due to never watching it but needed my fix. Of course it's a little laggy and not perfect but it's a work around that's watchable! I don't have a chromecast but seeing as this was two apks I downloaded and installed off the store it shouldn't matter. Hope this helps someone I k of its the end of the season but you should still be able to get probowl/superbowl/nfl now/nfl network etc to work and probably other programs that block mirroring I haven't tried but hey can't hurt. Who'd thunk touch wiz would actually be a benefit for a change!
What apks did you download?
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Or you could just use dragon vlc. Free everything. Even hbo
DevilDog512 said:
Or you could just use dragon vlc. Free everything. Even hbo
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Is this an app or website.
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Has anyone been able to get the Xfinity app to work? I sideloaded it and it brings me to the login screen but I am not able to type on a username/password using the fireTV app on my phone. It just doesn't do anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated
You need a keybord with a track pad.
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You need a keybord with a track pad.
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I'm guessing the WKRemote apk might work as well but I haven't tried it yet. It has a keyboard & touchpad (though you have to jump between those two screens)
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Has anyone been able to get the Xfinity app to work? I sideloaded it and it brings me to the login screen but I am not able to type on a username/password using the fireTV app on my phone. It just doesn't do anything. Any info would be greatly appreciated
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You need a keybord with a track pad.
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I'm guessing the WKRemote apk might work as well but I haven't tried it yet. It has a keyboard & touchpad (though you have to jump between those two screens)
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XFinity app works fine with a mouse & the FVT remote. I mostly need the mouse to able to go thru live or shows & pick one. The FTV remote is needed to go back. The app should work too. Plan to test a K400 keyboard next.. The one thing I found odd is if you unplug the FTV's power you will loose your sign-in info. Not sure why it's not saved like on other apps..
Like stated before use WRRemote apk from the Play Store
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Hi, can you post a link to that wrrmote apk from the playstore ? Seems that I'm not able to find it.
Gotcha007 said:
Hi, can you post a link to that wrrmote apk from the playstore ? Seems that I'm not able to find it.
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This one is an option... Might even be the one he is referring too..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wukongtv.wkremote.client.en
Amazon's parental control Freetime app does not appear to be very useful. It seems to allow me to select only those apps downloaded from the Amazon app store, and not choose from all installed on the tablet (including the ones from Google Play).
has anyone found an alternative? I'd hate to have to go through a paying service (although, Remote Screen Time seems to work best, but still costs $5/month).
thanks!
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Amazon's parental control Freetime app does not appear to be very useful. It seems to allow me to select only those apps downloaded from the Amazon app store, and not choose from all installed on the tablet (including the ones from Google Play).
has anyone found an alternative? I'd hate to have to go through a paying service (although, Remote Screen Time seems to work best, but still costs $5/month).
thanks!
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This one is free and works VERY well!
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kiddoware.kidsplace&hl=en
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Have you tried the "Screen Time Parental Control" app? I use it.
Kids Place would be great, but the home button can't be locked by the kids place app, because the fire launcher always starts if pressing the home button. So it is not a parental controled app...
Has anyone any idea how to make the lock possible ? Are there root rights necessary ?
Thanks,
Klaus
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Kids Place would be great, but the home button can't be locked by the kids place app, because the fire launcher always starts if pressing the home button. So it is not a parental controled app...
Has anyone any idea how to make the lock possible ? Are there root rights necessary ?
Thanks,
Klaus
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I deleted ghee fire launcher and am using another launcher and so the home button works fine on kids place for my son. Yes you need root to delete the fire launcher.
How habe you deleted? Which launcher do you use ? Do you habe the fire 5.1.1 ?
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How habe you deleted? Which launcher do you use ? Do you habe the fire 5.1.1 ?
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I use Smart Launcher. My device is rooted and it's running 5.0.1. It was a birthday gift for my 4 year old. I rooted it and disabled updates and deleted the fire launcher after I installed Smart Launcher. So I don't do anything with it now myself unless it's installing some new game for my 4 year old. Is 5.1.1 not able to be rooted? I'm not keeping up with the scene on this tablet because I don't use it myself, only when I set it up for my son, and it was on 5.0.1 after whatever initial update it got when I first turned it on.
Anyone a kids Place or secured APP running on a 5.1.1 fire?
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Anyone a kids Place or secured APP running on a 5.1.1 fire?
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Not yet.
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ok, with supertool (see link at the bottom), just install google playstore and novalauncher. Permanent root is not necessary ! It worked perfectly for me and kids place doing well !
Please notice that a factory reset and a 5.1.1 version is needed before using the super tool from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64358332#post64358332
I tried AppLock from Qizmodo, has been perfect, but isn't working with 5.1.1 anymore. Really sad. So maybe Mobile Fence will work, website says it is compatible with 5.1.1.
I don't wanna just lock apps, but set a time limit for e.g. games so that my daughter is able to use the musci player all day, but will not play games for several hours. If someone has an idea how to get AppLock running again, would be great. I contacted the company itself, but doesn't seem they are working on the app anymore.
Have you tried supertool to get novalauncher ? Maybe that can cope with applocker.
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Have you tried supertool to get novalauncher ? Maybe that can cope with applocker.
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I don't see the benefit of novalauncher. I can hide unused apps, ok. But I want to use some apps with a predefined time limit. So I installed some nice games, want to define the group "games" and set a time limit for their usage, let's say 1h daily. I find no way to do that with novalauncher...
Try Nester, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.mindquake.nester&hl=en
I used the free version of dinner time, but the pay version(3.99) adds a couple non essential stuff.
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I deleted ghee fire launcher and am using another launcher and so the home button works fine on kids place for my son. Yes you need root to delete the fire launcher.
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Same here. But it's still possible for the kids to use "parent apps", when they let list the recently used apps (right symbol after swiping up from the bottom).
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Same here. But it's still possible for the kids to use "parent apps", when they let list the recently used apps (right symbol after swiping up from the bottom).
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You can simply disable that via the Kids Place - Parental Control app!!!
I found a good one: lollipop launcher by mobint. It allows you to lock apps on home screen and hide others on app drawer. It's free too. I recommend it.
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You can simply disable that via the Kids Place - Parental Control app!!!
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I can't find this option in the settings of Kids Place (disabling switching between the recently run apps). Where is it?
i use this launcher with my rooted kindle fire for my children
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hootapps.slauncher