Hey,
I was wondering if technically will the Kindle Fire (1st Gen) ever be able to support Miracast.
For those that don't know, Miracast was added to Android 4.2 for the Nexus 7/10, and is a response to AirPlay.
I know it will take a while for Android 4.2 to be ported to the Kindle Fire (1st Gen), but I am curious if anyone knows if any Hardware constraint, mainly the GPU, will stop our wonderful Fires from having this feature.
If not, this might finally push me over the edge to buy a Nexus 7.
Thanks!
Wait for Android 4.2 to get realsed and then see.
Sorry for bump this old theme and my poor english... but... i recently flashed the ROM CM11.0/SGT7 in the hope that there appear miracast and i can use my KF with PTV3000. To my great regret the tablet cant see miracast adapter :crying:
Reading some forums i noticed that the problem could be in the CM11... maybe somebody know any ROMs where mirasat is working or some fix for CM11?
Chromecast
I have have Chromecast but some apps is not compatible on KF 1 stock ROM.
Chromecast is better the Miracast.
install web video caster on it..parse error ..using android phone to cast web video html on chrome browser.
I will installs CM11 on rooted KF ! later
Got my FTW today with the latest actual firmware - so no point in downgrading.
I just installed the latest KODI nightly (helix based) within FTV. There's no chance in selecting 1080 @ 24hz, because the resolution-options are greyed out. Also SPMC is not able to select those setting. So - is this version not able to select resolution options at all? Is there ANY way to force XBMC/KODI to use [email protected] constantly? With 60 (or 50) native 24hz movies are nearly not smootly watchable.... stutters every few secs
fattymcdirty said:
Got my FTW today with the latest actual firmware - so no point in downgrading.
I just installed the latest KODI nightly (helix based) within FTV. There's no chance in selecting 1080 @ 24hz, because the resolution-options are greyed out. Also SPMC is not able to select those setting. So - is this version not able to select resolution options at all? Is there ANY way to force XBMC/KODI to use [email protected] constantly? With 60 (or 50) native 24hz movies are nearly not smootly watchable.... stutters every few secs
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its 60hz only, afaik its not possible to change refresh rates in android.
Android L has auto frame rate switching, so hopefully the Fire TV is updated to that OS. Its not a Kodi thing, but and Android issue which has not supported 24hz till this day
ars_92 said:
Android L has auto frame rate switching, so hopefully the Fire TV is updated to that OS. Its not a Kodi thing, but and Android issue which has not supported 24hz till this day
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Seeing as it's still on 4.2... somehow I doubt that. Custom AOSP builds is a different story though.
Linux May Be The Solution
rbox said:
Seeing as it's still on 4.2... somehow I doubt that. Custom AOSP builds is a different story though.
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Openelec and AmLinux have auto-refresh rate switching. How hard would it be to get a Linux build on the Fire TV?:fingers-crossed:
zahir32 said:
Openelec and AmLinux have auto-refresh rate switching. How hard would it be to get a Linux build on the Fire TV?:fingers-crossed:
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They already have Fedora running on it. But it's more about kernel support and the kernel video driver than the Linux dist.
rbox said:
Seeing as it's still on 4.2... somehow I doubt that. Custom AOSP builds is a different story though.
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The 2013 kindle hdx was updated from 4.2 to 4.4 when the 2014 kindle hdx was launched. So who knows, when the fireTV 2 launches with android L/android TV next year they might just update this device with the identical firmware too. Just trying to be optimistic here lol.
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Hi,
is there any news on this? My Raspberry supports it perfectly, so I would like to get a faster hardware, and the Fire TV seems to be a nice option, but without framerate switching, its worthless
could someone port this script over from another android tv setup to help with the 24p /24hz
http://www.freaktab.com/archive/index.php/t-14440.html
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Android L has auto frame rate switching, so hopefully the Fire TV is updated to that OS. Its not a Kodi thing, but and Android issue which has not supported 24hz till this day
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My asus cube running google tv was able to output at 24hz.
I bought a used Shield TV on eBay with expiring eBay bucks. It was supposed to "work" but it was far from that. Nvidia was nice enough to send me the missing wall portion of the AC Adapter.
So having this thing for a week I was finally able to get it up and running only to find out that it boots into native Android.
Unless I can track down an APK the media remote doesn't work in it's current state. I've been able to navigate with a USB keyboard.
I've downloaded the files and am ready to return it back to the factory state but want to ask a few questions.
With Android phones rooting and getting a stock experience is important for devices that have too much bloat or no longer receive updates.
What's the benefit of having the Shield TV in this state? What am I gaining and losing?
I know I lose access to the Nvidia games and interface. I wasn't planning on buying their games but am interested in additional punch this device provides for emulation.
Would all of the emulation that Android currently supports have the same performance on a rooted Shield TV in this state as it would running the native OS?
I thought I read somewhere that the 3D acceleration doesn't kick in without the Nvidia software.
If I restore the Shield do I need to just enable apps from outside the Play store to get emulation working or does the Shield TV need to be rooted?
There is no DirecTV Now app for the Shield TV but there is the FireTV APK that people are using. I could give that a try but if I left the Shield TV in it's current state would all of the regular Android APK's work? Meaning the Android DirecTV Now app would work? I wanted to use the Shield with the HD HomeRun app for live TV/DVR and if I leave the Shield in it's current state I'm guessing I'd have to run Kodi for the HD HomeRun to function instead of being able to download the specific app that the Shield TV supports.
Then you have full android.running. Disputen that the sneller did not tell you , it is beter this wat. You now have complete Control of your device. Also GeForce now and alle other optioneel are stille available.
Check out the web for Zullu99 FULL android.
Check if the device is rooted, if so you van install droidmote server on the shield And the droidmote cliënt on your cellphone to control the shield.
All aps are possible to install. Not Just android tv apks.
Hi,
I have few questions as i'm new to smartv android thing.
Is there any possible way to uninstall FireTV default apps without root?
Or is there something like prerooted, debloated FireOS update for all Fire devices avaiable, which can be installed over adb or usb?
Already got working Wolf launcher an update blocker which made nice performace boost. But didn't find any info about unlocking and rooting this device (device product:greta model:AFTEU014) And TV from time to time still gets very slow an needs restart. Could be due to low amount of ram. (Datasheet shows 1GB ext. + 1GB int. DDR3) which makes this stupid question- if it has an external ram, can it be upgraded with ddr3 module? Can't be just that simple?
So no bootloader unlock, no root and no custom os for me either. Can i atleast downgrade FireOS? I'm on 7.2.3.3 (PS7233/1734). I know that Android 9 has good performace, but on low end devices could actually be slower than android 7 (at least on mobile devices).
What are my other options-
1) Getting newer firestick or tvbox with customization possibility? Which would resolve issue but is kinda stupid already owning smarttv and occupies 1 of 3 hdmi ports.
2) Getting a new tv? Not an option.
3) ???
Does Viper4Android FX work on FireTV devices? Or is there another good sound enhancement app?
Hello all,
Somebody knows how to compare the embedded Fire OS 7 into this Smart TV with the actual Fire stick devices? Can I use the root/TWRP options the same as 4k devices?
I try to improve the performance of this TV because its very poor factory configuration. I only get better response closing open apps with "Background Apps & Process List" but sometimes I need an extra. Any suggestion?
There's no bootloader unlock / rooting methods for any of the FireTV televisions. Many of the new televisions use a MTK T31 SOC.
I have no idea if it has the same 2 vulnerabilities as the 4k / 3rd gen Sticks. If it did you would still have to modify the exploits to work with your television's bootloader (considerable amount of work).
You're better off using a debloat tool to disable any unnecessary apps. You could also buy a 4k stick, root it and use it as your primary OS, or another TV box.