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Tab PRO 8.4 can no longer stream to Samsung Smart TV (UE46ES6710)

Hi all,
Thanks for taking the time out to help me.
I have a Samsung Tab PRO 8.4, and until recently it has been fine.
The problem with it is that for some reason, I cannot stream "live streams". These are things that the Tab PRO is streaming (such as youtube, other streaming apps etc) to my Samsung TV whereas before I could, however downloaded physical files, like movies that I have saved on my Tablet, can be streamed easily by pressing the button in the video app near the top (the button which has the square and a sideways wifi bar), whereas streamed files do not find the TV in "available devices:/
It's quite strange that i can't stream "live" things. When I try to stream youtube, the youtube app says, "There was a problem connecting to [TV]UE46ES6710."
Also, my Samsung S4 and S5 can stream youtube and other "live" streams easily, either using the youtube app, or the default samsung app and pressing the TV.
Please help, sorry if the above sounds confusing. I've tried to make it as plain as possible.
Thank you

I also have this tablet with a Samsung Smart TV.
On the device's YouTube app at upper right corner there is a button like a rectangle that when pressed streams the YouTube video from the tablet to the YouTube app on the Smart TV.
Does your TV have a YouTube app? Have you paired it with the device?
If so try clearing the data/cache from the YouTube app on the device and uninstall/reinstall the YouTube app on TV and pair them again.

Yes, I have factory reset both my TV and my tablet.
My Samsung S5 and S4 can stream youtube, or any other app by pressing the same rectangle button you are talking about, but the tab pro can only stream downloaded files, nothing "live" like YouTube.

Yes, I have factory reset both my TV and my tablet.
My Samsung S5 and S4 can stream youtube, or any other app by pressing the same rectangle button you are talking about, but the tab pro can only stream downloaded files, nothing "live" like YouTube.

hamzab said:
Yes, I have factory reset both my TV and my tablet.
My Samsung S5 and S4 can stream youtube, or any other app by pressing the same rectangle button you are talking about, but the tab pro can only stream downloaded files, nothing "live" like YouTube.
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So, are you saying that the "rectangle button" does not appear on the device's YouTube app or it is there and when you press it nothing happens?

thdervenis said:
So, are you saying that the "rectangle button" does not appear on the device's YouTube app or it is there and when you press it nothing happens?
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The rectangle button does appear on YouTube and Samsung video player when I'm streaming something "live" but on the YouTube app it will say it will say error connecting to TV, and on the Samsung video app, it will search for devices but not find any, however if I play a file on my tab pro that is physically saved to it, click video player when choosing which app to use, then click the rectangle icon it will find my tv straight away and plays fine on my TV.

hamzab said:
The rectangle button does appear on YouTube and Samsung video player when I'm streaming something "live" but on the YouTube app it will say it will say error connecting to TV, and on the Samsung video app, it will search for devices but not find any, however if I play a file on my tab pro that is physically saved to it, click video player when choosing which app to use, then click the rectangle icon it will find my tv straight away and plays fine on my TV.
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I think I got it but I doubt I can help. I never had an issue with YouTube streaming live content from my tablet on my Samsung Smart TV (UE32F4500) but I also quite frequently run into the problem of streaming from the Samsung Video Player (either "live" or stored content) with the same message you posted, that no device is found. A reboot of the TV or tablet solves it (for hours with no problem until I disconnect them where it might happen again next time).
Some routers have a UPNP option in their settings, that is supposed to make home media streaming better but others have found out that it interferes with their media streaming. My router has such an option and I have disabled it.
Check out if there is firmware update for your TV. I found that sometimes the newest firmware for my TV is available via the TV's update menu and other times the newest firmware is available on Samsung's website.
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You might want to check it with Samsung support. They have a chat service on their site and the technical guy responded to me instantly and helped me (thought it was only a TV issue)

The only time I've ever had this type of issue with my GTP 8.4 was caused by my router, which for some reason stopped my Sammy TV being detected (always worked fine all the time with my S3 ) A reboot gave a short term 'fix' but the problem kept coming back.
In the end I switched from a 2wire 2700HGV router to a Billion 7800 and the issue has not shown up again.
Strange but true......

Any App To Skip Tracks With Volume Keys With Screen Off?

I've tried a couple random ones from the play store none of which worked. If anyone knows an app that will allow me to do this it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

I've been using Pocket Skip Track and it seems to work fine. The only issue I have is that it will only work with a single music player at a time and you can only skip ahead (not back).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl&hl=en

Paradisimo said:
I've been using Pocket Skip Track and it seems to work fine. The only issue I have is that it will only work with a single music player at a time and you can only skip ahead (not back).
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.silentlexx.volbtntrackctrl&hl=en
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I tried this app but it doesn't seem to work with Spotify. I disabled LG's shortcut keys and played around with the apps settings. When I hit volume up to skip the track the volume just goes up and down.

Looks like we'll have to wait until root. I couldn't find anything either. Only think I can suggest is using bluetooth headphones that have buttons for changing the track built in.

R4NDR01D said:
Looks like we'll have to wait until root. I couldn't find anything either. Only think I can suggest is using bluetooth headphones that have buttons for changing the track built in.
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Also if you have wired earphones/headphones that have physical button, most players support skipping to next track by double clicking the main button. Single click pauses the track.
On a side note, I use the power amp media player which is really good, and it also has equalizer built in, (custom configurable) which is not present in either the LG music or Google music apps. You need to use an app called "Equalizer" from the play store if you need custom equalizer for other music apps.

Another option might be the little "button-thingy" that sticks into your headphone jack. I just bought one off of Amazon for $6 to give it a try.
http://www.amazon.com/Quick-Button-...ie=UTF8&qid=1436808537&sr=8-5&keywords=pressy
I'll report back once I receive it.

Music Folder Player
Try Music Folder Player. I've used that for awhile. Pretty much hold down the volume button up or down and it will skip to the next song or the previous song.

poweramp has this ability built in

Chettaman said:
Try Music Folder Player. I've used that for awhile. Pretty much hold down the volume button up or down and it will skip to the next song or the previous song.
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I need to be able to skip songs in Pandora and Spotify. Can this app do that or only for songs played with the app itself? Thanks.

I really want to know

pettigrew95 said:
I need to be able to skip songs in Pandora and Spotify. Can this app do that or only for songs played with the app itself? Thanks.
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Oh OK. Didn't know you were trying to do that. No that app is just for songs you have in your storage. Sorry.

Just got my pressy (knockoff) button and am happy to report that it DOES work with Spotify. I'm using the app Key Cut and a double press input to skip tracks. It also works with all of the other media players I have tried thus far (Poweramp, Google Music, LG Music). Since I stream most of my music through bluetooth it is a good solution for my needs but not sure if this will help solve your problem.

i really want to know ,thank you ！

Might be something in xposed

Spookymyo said:
Might be something in xposed
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This function works in GravityBox now that we have xposed working.
Sent from my VS986 using xda premium

dsEVOlve said:
This function works in GravityBox now that we have xposed working.
Sent from my VS986 using xda premium
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I figured either gravity box or wanam for lollipop would work. I just wasn't sure what the UI the G4 would fall under, AOSP (gravity box) or more like TW (wanam); as I don't have the phone yet. I know wanam is for Samsung stock roms but I've used it on other custom roms too. There's also a standalone module called Physical Button Music Control by XspeedPL.

GravityBox works for the most part. Sometimes it won't skip tracks but a reboot fixes it.

The xposed module "Physical Button Music Control" is by far the best option. It works every time without fail whereas gravity box is hit or miss. Plus you can program the volume keys and power button to do more than gravity box can.

Hi, check this app in this thread, it has volume buttons skip tracks with single or double click:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ick-double-t3265607/post64189497#post64189497

Spookymyo said:
The xposed module "Physical Button Music Control" is by far the best option. It works every time without fail whereas gravity box is hit or miss. Plus you can program the volume keys and power button to do more than gravity box can.
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I second this one here, I have tried quite a few, and this one works by far the best, albeit still not perfect.

World Sports Stream app

Anyone wanting good quality sports streams, try wss. It is very reliable and good quality compared to most addons on kodi and mobdro.
It may occasionally freeze but rarely buffers. There is a premium subscription version but I have not tried it.
The main this to watch is to get the genuine apk file, there are a lot of fakes that force other crap on you. Go to doctor-dance for the apk.
It requires MX Player to run and also needs a mouse.
I use Wukong which has the advantage of having MX player in its limited sideloader.
The mouse is only required to get started, I've move cursor into view and click (I'd tap) and then normal remote is fine to navigate and select.
Do not use the return button on control, navigate to back buttons.
Exception, when channel first selected an ad often comes first, return button will take you back usually to blank screen, then hit select and it plays.
Tip- if loading circle appears for more than a couple of seconds it is probably down, nav back and select back up server.
Like most things servers are down occasionally but that's life.

Spotify starts to play when not the active App

Hi,
I have a version 1 Fire TV with 5.0.5 on it that is not rooted. I'm not sure if this is a new issue with the software update but I don't remember it happening before and now it happens frequently.
I have Spotify sideloaded on the FireTV. Now, when I hit play, regardless of the app I am in or even if on the Home page, Spotify begins to play.
Firestarter won't kill the Spotify app when it is not on top, so this problem is a bit annoying when in other apps that I click play on to launch a media file.
Has anyone else seen this? Can anyone confirm this is a new issue with the new firmware? Is there a way to fix this?
Thanks,

Mine would resume play when I press the Play button regardless of what screen I'm in even after Spotify had been forced quit. I just deleted the app altogether. Not worth the trouble.

There is a new Spotify app for the for the Fire TV. Full app, not Connect. Works really well.

BagiMT said:
There is a new Spotify app for the for the Fire TV. Full app, not Connect. Works really well.
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If someone could pull the apk please? Would like to try it on Android TV.

Any experience with chromecast?

I saw there was a thread back in November about chromecast issues, but no responses, so I thought I'd start a new thread.
I don't have any issues casting issues with streaming video apps like Fox Sports Go or a Watch ESPN. No issues when casting "local" videos from my SD card within VLC Player (using the cast button in the player app) . No problem with VLC Player with the HDMI connection - but it acts like it is casting (video only shows on the TV). Mirroring the screen looks fine with HDMI. Swiping screens is smooth. I can see the top and bottom of the screen. Audio apps like Pulsar Music Player and Pandora also cast fine.
Here's where it gets weird.
1) When I cast to the TV from Google Home, I get a message that my device is not optimized for casting. Then the mirror mode cuts off the top & bottom of the screen, and the casting is choppy. Swiping from one screen to another is laggy. When I cast with SmartView through settings, no message, but still cut off at the top and bottom, and choppy / laggy.
2) When casting local videos in mirror mode, both with chromecast and hdmi, MxPlayer is _terrible_ distorted and choppy. MxPlayer is fine when not casting.
3) When casting with Google Home or SmartView, VLC Player is choppy, but nowhere near as bad as MX Player
Because both the players work when not casting, it doesn't seem to be a problem with video codecs (although I have no idea which codecs I should use for MX Player - I haven't had any playback issues like I did on the S2).
Anyone know why the issues with chromecast? There were no issues casting with my Tab S2....
Thanks,
Joe

Where is the cast button in VLC? I didn't think it could do that, I just looked again and still don't see it. App is up to date.

mpappas87 said:
Where is the cast button in VLC? I didn't think it could do that, I just looked again and still don't see it. App is up to date.
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Should be on top, right hand side.

I'm using the beta version, 3.0.94 from Jan. 15th. The beta, at least, has supported direct casting from the app for many months.
First enable casting in settings, in the extra settings section - casting is between audio and advanced. Then you'll see a cast icon at the top right of the screen.
Also after a video starts, press the screen to bring up the video controls while the video plays. Again, there will be a cast icon on the top right of the video screen.
This feature may be limited to the beta.
Joe

I have the beta as well latest version I see casting in settings and enabled it but no button on top right.

mpappas87 said:
I have the beta as well latest version I see casting in settings and enabled it but no button on top right.
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So I'm new to xda, but I tried attaching three screen shots of vlc, with the cast icon showing in the corner of the first two and the third where it asks which device to cast to. I'm not sure how or if I can embed them in line, but they are hopefully attached. I don't know if it helps you or not. (yes, Browns Hard Knocks... I grew up in Cleveland, a cross I have to bear)
Back on topic,
Is anyone else having issues with mirroring?
Good luck,
Joe

So I've used this more. Smart Cast and Google Home continue to be crappy for mirroring.
SmartCast is choppy, really bad contrast and distorted.
Google Home tells me "your device is not optimized for casting", the contrast and distortion are not so bad, but video plays choppy. Then after 5 minutes it drops connection. Every time.
While it is true that mirror casting is about the worst way to put content onto the TV, there are some apps that just don't support casting. This is a disappointment. You'd think a tab as expensive as this would be best in class.