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XBMC is awesome on Nexus 7!

Just installed the pre beta of XBMC on the N7! For a pre beta, this app is really polished. Some buggy touchscreen things on the main skin but the touch skin works awesome. I set up my smb share and it recognized and downloaded all the info for my movies and TV shows. Can't wait to see how this app turns out when its out of beta!

Might I ask where you got the apk from?
I don't suppose its the same as this one is it?
Just about to try that on my N7...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1772433</p><p>

Tested on N7
Tried it out, and it did work with SMB shares right away. Always have loved XMBC on many of my home network devices (wife does too). The resolution needs some work and it would not landscape correctly but all other loved XBMC options were there and it looks really promising! Nice work to the Devs!

Thanks for the heads up, this is exactly what I needed!

Love it!

New to xbmc..
If I'm running xbmc w upnp enabled on my Linux computer, how can I access my videos through the network with this app? Or is there a better way to do this

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jewnersey said:
New to xbmc..
If I'm running xbmc w upnp enabled on my Linux computer, how can I access my videos through the network with this app? Or is there a better way to do this
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You shouldn't need xbmc on another machine to get it to work on your android tablet, within xbmc video(or music and pictures), click on on add videos and the choose source and navigate(through SMB shares) to get to the share you want to add. This link will explain how to set it up: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Adding_videos_to_the_library/Adding_media_sources

amcfarla said:
You shouldn't need xbmc on another machine to get it to work on your android tablet, within xbmc video(or music and pictures), click on on add videos and the choose source and navigate(through SMB shares) to get to the share you want to add. This link will explain how to set it up: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Adding_videos_to_the_library/Adding_media_sources
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Thanks was looking for this guide. Do you know if XBMC host will convert vids on the fly for better streaming thru 3g/4g hotspot to my N
7

asuhoops8628 said:
Thanks was looking for this guide. Do you know if XBMC host will convert vids on the fly for better streaming thru 3g/4g hotspot to my N
7
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xbmc is not a host/transcoder software. it plays media, it doesn't stream it to other devices. as another poster mentioned, you are accessing media directly from the smb shares.

OK thanks for your reply. I am relatively new to xbmc. I came from tversity due to the massively better library functionality of xbmc.
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I tried the XBMC on the N7 and agree it works well! Going forward, I doubt I'll use this because if I want to watch movies, I just play them via my JB'd Apple TV2 running XBMC. I do however love using the XBMC Official Remote app on the N7. Makes browsing libraries so much easier.

Everything works for me. I, using the channel one repository but I'm only getting the video yo play in SD.. how do I gry HD playback?
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Newer build running extremely well.
https://www.miniand.com/forums/forums/1/topics/136#post-1058

bclark said:
Newer build running extremely well.
https://www.miniand.com/forums/forums/1/topics/136#post-1058
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Found my Windows share and scraper worked. Playback is smooth even with my big 1080p mkv files.
Impressed.
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brizey said:
Found my Windows share and scraper worked. Playback is smooth even with my big 1080p mkv files.
Impressed.
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Can I ask how you got smooth playback? XBMC seems to be only working in software mode as my 720p files are very choppy in this yet smooth in BS Player.

Have anyone made hulu work on it?
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this is the first time i see somethign like this, just a quick question, can share video from my laptop to the n7?

goku16 said:
this is the first time i see somethign like this, just a quick question, can share video from my laptop to the n7?
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Yes you can share videos from your laptop - You can use SMB shares on Windows by setting up a workgroup. Have a look at the XBMC forums as they have a lot of wiki pages with a lot of info.

[Q] Possible to stream from PC?

Hey guys,
I feel like there is an answer to this question, but, I promise I did search (followed the cardinal rule for forum posting)! Is it possible to hack/mod the amazon fire tv to stream content from your desktop to your TV over the network? This is the only feature I feel is missing and would be awesome if this little beat could do so.
Thanks for any help guys.

event67 said:
Hey guys,
I feel like there is an answer to this question, but, I promise I did search (followed the cardinal rule for forum posting)! Is ti possible to hack/mod the amazon fire tv to stream content from your desktop to your TV over the network? This is the only feature I feel is missing and would be awesome if this little beat could do so.
Thanks for any help guys.
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I'm not sure but there probably is a casting apk that will work somewhere. Check AllShare, AllCast, etc. for a casting app/receiver that includes desktop capability. You will have to install it with ADB on the Fire TV.
Why would you want to do this? IMO, there are plenty of easier ways to do this. for personal videos, upload to youtube, just set your channel as private. For website based streaming, you could load Firefox browser apk. For movies and TV shows, use xbmc.
Maybe with a little more info on what you want to stream, will help find an answer.

byrdcfmma said:
I'm not sure but there probably is a casting apk that will work somewhere. Check AllShare, AllCast, etc. for a casting app/receiver that includes desktop capability. You will have to install it with ADB on the Fire TV.
Why would you want to do this? IMO, there are plenty of easier ways to do this. for personal videos, upload to youtube, just set your channel as private. For website based streaming, you could load Firefox browser apk. For movies and TV shows, use xbmc.
Maybe with a little more info on what you want to stream, will help find an answer.
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I mainly want to stream VLC files (downloaded TV episodes and movies) from my desktop pc to my TV in my room. I just want an easy way to do this and if you could point me towards a guide that will allow me to do this.

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JJ-KwiK said:
Use plex man.
Go to plex.tv on your PC. Download the plex media server for your PC. On your firetv, download the plex apk. It can also be sideloaded if you already purchased it somewhere else. That's all you need.
I use plex to stream pictures and home videos without a problem.
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Okay sweet ill have to try that when I get home. I don't need to mod the device then, I can just download it in the app store?

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JJ-KwiK said:
Yisir...
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Worked perfectly! Thanks man! I do have one more question for you though as you seem pretty active on these forums. What would be the point to mod your fire TV? As in what do people gain from doing so, free games?

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JJ-KwiK said:
You can already sideload any apk without the need to root the device. Although, this isn't the site to talk about that. Root also isn't available as of yet for this device.
I'm looking forward to root for a few reasons.
- Ability to use apps that require root. Ex. an app that can power off your device, so it's not always in standby.
- Ability to change the launcher without the need for Llama.
- Ability to install apps that are currently confirmed as not incompatible.
- Overclock it, to make it run faster.
- Remove Preinstalled Crapware, that can't be uninstalled otherwise.
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Thanks for everything JJ, truly appreciate it.

JJ-KwiK said:
Use plex man.
Go to plex.tv on your PC. Download the plex media server for your PC. On your firetv, download the plex apk. It can also be sideloaded if you already purchased it somewhere else. That's all you need.
I use plex to stream pictures and home videos without a problem.
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I just got my AFT yesterday, I have PlexPass, please explain to this newbie how to add it, please and thank you.
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I don't think that was the right answer
Why do u need some unknown third party software to just play videos from PC?
Plex?
What da?
Turn on Windowx file sharing on PC.
Connect from any Android using Dice Player or File Manager HD+MX Player.
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bravomail said:
Why do u need some unknown third party software to just play videos from PC?
Plex?
What da?
Turn on Windowx file sharing on PC.
Connect from any Android using Dice Player or File Manager HD+MX Player.
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Plex is far from unknown, and makes playing videos, movies, music, and photos from your PC stupid easy. That's why.

[Q] hbogo native resolution on fire tv?

Hey guys-
As good as the google play store integration was to the aftv, I have an issue with the resolution of these apps- specifically, hbogo and the mx player app. Although it is offered, the movies and shows I watch from it are quite worse than the resolution of the shows natively installed in the aftv, such as netflix. Same issue for the case of mx player. As a result, I find that I tend to not really use either of them.
The reason why I want to use hbogo instead of the hbo shows offered in the amazon aftv is because I have a subscription to hbogo, and it offers shows and movies that the amazon hbo shows don't offer.
I presume this problem is unsolvable, since the sole reason why we can run the google apps is because it is using market helper to spoof the aftv to act as a nexus 7, a smaller tablet. This part is also curious though, since the nexus 7 that it is spoofing is known to support 720p resoution.
Is my settings wrong, or is this a known issue that users are coping with?
I am aware that aftv is in constant development with new apps and features, so I will definitely be patient. I just wanted to make sure.
Appreciate the help in advance!!
gomavs123

bump.. i think this problem will extend not only to hbogo but to all other of the apps involving google play+ market helper.

gomavs123 said:
bump.. i think this problem will extend not only to hbogo but to all other of the apps involving google play+ market helper.
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How did you install the HBO go app?
I side loaded it onto mine without play store access. the app starts up fine but I don't have a keyboard yet so I can't get further to see what the video resolution looks like. I'm not sure the play store spoof would affect it.... maybe there is some sort of config file that needs to be modified
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thanks for the reply. I thought hbogo can only be installed through google play? if i can just sideload it, maybe that can provide better resolution.. where can i find the actual apk for the fire tv?
thanks in advance!

Do you have an android phone or tablet with root access? If you install the hbogo app on it you should be able to pull the apk off the file system
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I was able to use the side loaded app last night
I agree the resolution doesn't look perfect but I can't figure out why. It wasnt horrible but on a large screen I could see what you are saying
I suppose it could be hard coded into the app but I don't know how to tell what the native output resolution is
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chrisexv6 said:
I was able to use the side loaded app last night
I agree the resolution doesn't look perfect but I can't figure out why. It wasnt horrible but on a large screen I could see what you are saying
I suppose it could be hard coded into the app but I don't know how to tell what the native output resolution is
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thanks for the reply. Upon looking things up in the past xda forums, it seems the hbogo apk of the kindle fire version is hd. Unfortunately, I do not have any android phones or tablets.
If somebody can help me locate the HD kindle fire version of the hbogo apk, I can try sideloading it.
thanks in advance!

gomavs123 said:
thanks for the reply. Upon looking things up in the past xda forums, it seems the hbogo apk of the kindle fire version is hd. Unfortunately, I do not have any android phones or tablets.
If somebody can help me locate the HD kindle fire version of the hbogo apk, I can try sideloading it.
thanks in advance!
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Would love to see the Kindle Fire apk of HBO Go as well. For the time being, I can use the Xfinity app to stream HBO content at full resolution, though it's less than ideal. The HBO Go app quality is crap.

[Request] JW Broadcasting

I have searched everywhere for the apk, even tried to download from Amazon appstore. Also tried to emulate firetv on my phone, ended up soft bricking. Only thing I haven't done is buy a fire tv. Can anyone help? Much appreciated.
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Here is the app directly from a Fire TV player. It doesn't really work on phones though because of the display. You can navigate it, but it's not easy..

bluecardfish said:
Here is the app directly from a Fire TV player. It doesn't really work on phones though because of the display. You can navigate it, but it's not easy..
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Any way to change the dpi settings per app?

I beleive there is an app setting for that it requires root -exposed framework module ...take a look here.... (copy and paste in your browser)
repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.mods.appsettings
but why you want to do all this if you can access easly from browser?????

Let me know what you figure out. It's easier to just use a browser as was mentioned or the library app since you can download any of the broadcasting videos there.

YouTube TV

Has anyone been able to get YouTube TV working on the FireTV?
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From what i have seen it is a google services issue. I dont have youtube tv to test. It might work in the browser also (I've seen reports it does, with scrolling issues).
Install the following for signing in. YouTube and services are working with these.... If you need the files i can try and upload them.
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

sparker781 said:
Has anyone been able to get YouTube TV working on the FireTV?
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You can just install the old one:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-cont...be-app-on-an-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Works for me. No guarantee Google won't mess it up. Follow the simple guide, disable updates.

I'm looking for YouTube TV
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KLit75 said:
You can just install the old one:
http://www.aftvnews.com/how-to-cont...be-app-on-an-amazon-fire-tv-or-fire-tv-stick/
Works for me. No guarantee Google won't mess it up. Follow the simple guide, disable updates.
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Not YouTube, YouTube TV
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sparker781 said:
Not YouTube, YouTube TV
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Oh. Sorry.
I never even thought about that.
It's one thing for Google to block a free service but to charge a subscription, then make it so a significant amount of customers can't access it...its just a really bad decision.
I'd definitely contact YTTV customer support and complain.

Not gonna make a difference
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Not gonna make a difference
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Probably not. But I think Fire Tv is the most popular streaming device in the world. If enough people complain they just might rethink things. Or if you're persistent enough...maybe a refund, free month, credit.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/firetv-loaded-youtube-tv-apk-t3614016/page4
Post #40, I can't verify YouTube unplugged works, i dont have a login. But i can verify the app opens and i have google services working.

Michajin said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/help/firetv-loaded-youtube-tv-apk-t3614016/page4
Post #40, I can't verify YouTube unplugged works, i dont have a login. But i can verify the app opens and i have google services working.
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How'd you do that?
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sparker781 said:
Has anyone been able to get YouTube TV working on the FireTV?
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Yes this version works perfectly fine on my firestick - you can also cast to the app (app must be open on tv) from your phone if you goto the apps settings and select link with code & do same on your phones YouTube app
I cast because the search function of the tv app doesn't show a keyboard input
Fire TV YouTube Download

just use smart youtube tv. casting and 4k video supported. everything works like old youtube app. not sure if login works, didn't login my account.
https://smartyoutubetv.github.io

I am too looking for the Youtube TV app, not Youtube.
Let me know if you find a solution.
I sideload the app for the phone but the app could not determine the location.
How can I make the app locate my location?

login works with this app. waiting for YouTube Red app
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sparker781 said:
login works with this app. waiting for YouTube Red app
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I installed a version that works on mibox but when I try to play a channel the app crashes.
If you have working version could you give me a link to it?

me too
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Could anyone looking for Youtube and NOT Youtube TV kindly get the hell out of this thread?

Working YouTube tv
So I have successfully gotten YouTube tv to work on my fire stick 2.
com.android.vending-4.6.17-80260017-minAPI8.apk
com.google.android.gms_11.9.51_(836-177350961)-11951836_minAPI19(armeabi-v7a)(213,320dpi)_apkmirror.com.apk
google_services_framework_4.4.4-1227136_androidapksbox.apk
google_account_manager_4.4.4-1227136_androidapksbox.apk
Things I've installed different than the thread.
Settings.apk for fire tv
Fake gps app from play store
I have used wireless adb to
settings put secure location_providers_allowed gps
settings put secure location_providers_allowed gps,network
settings put secure mock_location 1
I will write up a full tutorial later today. I have another fitestick to test on, so I can start from beginning.
It's sorta a pain in the ass to get the fake gps coordinates right. I installed the app on my phone, then used the coordinates it read out, and typed them into fake gps using Cletus keyboard. It is important for negative - sign.
Notes are it needs a mouse to navigate some of the app, Cetus play works fine.
Feel free to ask questions.

You can try the app here, no Google Play Services required: https://forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv/development/app-youtube-tv-app-fire-tv-t3757074

Is this for YouTube or YOUTUBE TV?
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