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[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.
sondray

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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.

Applications List for working apk files on Fire TV

Hey All,
I thought this would be a useful thread where we could list all the working apps that have been side-loaded via adb and also via other methods like aftv side loader etc ,
So the following apps work for me using a wireless keyboard and trackpad mouse.
TVCatchup
TVMC
BT Sport
4OD
ITV Player
Uno Telly
ChromeBeta
Please contribute to the list I will update this list when ive installed and tested more apps.

herohonda777 said:
I thought this would be a useful thread where we could list all the working apps that have been side-loaded via adb and also via other methods like aftv side loader etc ,
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I'm not against the idea. Others have done it. What I think would be *most* helpful is if we would CLEARLY differentiate between rooted and non-rooted. I personally have wasted a fair amount of time because I had to hit that speed bump first and then turn around.
On my box-stock Fire TV, I side-loaded:
adobe.flashplayer.apk
com.altusapps.firedtvlauncher-1.1.0.apk
ES_File_Explorer_3.1.2.apk
Firefox_28.0.1.apk
MacroDroid_com.arlosoft.macrodroid_3.1.4_314.apk
xbmc-13.2-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.apk

wellersl said:
I'm not against the idea. Others have done it. What I think would be *most* helpful is if we would CLEARLY differentiate between rooted and non-rooted. I personally have wasted a fair amount of time because I had to hit that speed bump first and then turn around.
On my box-stock Fire TV, I side-loaded:
adobe.flashplayer.apk
com.altusapps.firedtvlauncher-1.1.0.apk
ES_File_Explorer_3.1.2.apk
Firefox_28.0.1.apk
MacroDroid_com.arlosoft.macrodroid_3.1.4_314.apk
xbmc-13.2-Gotham-armeabi-v7a.apk
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Thats a sweet list!
I got Dolphin Browser to work but the biggest one I got Working the PS4 Remote play app -
Side Loaded Dolphin Browser and then loaded up the PS4 remote app hooked up the PS4 Controller directin to the AFT and connected the remote play - No Lag issues at all playing FIFA 15 on my other screen in the house now!
Also tested Firefox.apk this will open the browser but will just close after I search something in Google! not sure why it wont work

herohonda777 said:
Also tested Firefox.apk this will open the browser but will just close after I search something in Google! not sure why it wont work
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Odd. Unless its butting heads with Dolphin?
This version of Firefox? http://www.mediafire.com/download/rq57ptp5dbj0gsr/Firefox_28.0.1.apk

Ok to add apk's for the Fire TV stick?
If so:
BS Player 1.22.176
ES File Explorer 3.2.4.1
Both working great on my Fire stick.

Jacksmyname said:
Ok to add apk's for the Fire TV stick?
If so:
BS Player 1.22.176
ES File Explorer 3.2.4.1
Both working great on my Fire stick.
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Do you have any issues with BS Player closing in the middle of a movie? I've had this happen a couple times.

VivianC said:
Do you have any issues with BS Player closing in the middle of a movie? I've had this happen a couple times.
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Not yet, but I'll post back here if I do. I've been using it for several years on a 10" Samsung Galaxy Tab with no issues. Not even a single hiccup that I can recall.

Mizuu works very well with the stock remote. To play a file it is easiest to press the play button on the remote since the play button on the in the interface does show highlighting for selection.

goodhur said:
Mizuu works very well with the stock remote. To play a file it is easiest to press the play button on the remote since the play button on the in the interface does show highlighting for selection.
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I am having trouble getting Mizuu to see my files. I can connect to my NAS as a source, but it's not finding movies. I have them sorted in individual folders to work well with XBMC. Not sure if that's an issue or not. It's no big deal because I do use XBMC, but a second option is always nice. Other than the library issue, Mizuu works wonderfully.

xm41907 said:
I am having trouble getting Mizuu to see my files. I can connect to my NAS as a source, but it's not finding movies. I have them sorted in individual folders to work well with XBMC. Not sure if that's an issue or not. It's no big deal because I do use XBMC, but a second option is always nice. Other than the library issue, Mizuu works wonderfully.
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It takes a long time to go through the update(scan). I was thinking it didn't work at first. It seems like it does nothing for like 5 minutes then the movies begin appearing. Under settings>identification & search enable the sub-folder search. This app works only on wifi for scanning UPNP (great for the stick), the box on ethernet won't find dlna (however I think if you just do wifi to do DLNA scanning the plug back ethernet it still works). Manual entry of SMB works on the box and stick.

Some of the unique APKs I have side loaded on my AFS
Vulkano Player 5.1.261-connects to my Hava Platinum cable box streamer
Viki 3.0 - the GoogleTV version ripped from my Logitech Revue
Dramafever 01.00.09- also the GoogleTV version ripped from my Logitech Revue

The Sony PS4 Remote Play port works (as does the Sony DS4 controller out the box without any rooting required):
RemotePlayPortV0.7.3.apk

With the Ps4 remote play what I find is after I launch a game or app it will basically crash!
Any ideas why this could be ?
Also using the opera beta browser on this and it's a brilliant browser for the fire tv!
Side loaded also shoebox which isn't great think I will stick with tvmc.

herohonda777 said:
With the Ps4 remote play what I find is after I launch a game or app it will basically crash!
Any ideas why this could be ?
Also using the opera beta browser on this and it's a brilliant browser for the fire tv!
Side loaded also shoebox which isn't great think I will stick with tvmc.
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Sounds like one of two things:
1. You're not using the latest version of the app
2. you've not paired the DS4 directly with the Amazon Fire TV BEFORE you've tried to launch the app

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Web browser for AFTV

Probably should've asked this awhile ago...when I first started using aftv in June I tried a couple of web browsers but think I found they didn't work well. So I sort of stop pursuing it. Now I think it'd be useful. But I don't have a Bluetooth keyboard or harmony or melee f10 pro.
Ideally I'd want one that can either be controlled with the stock remote or my android phone or tablet.
Another option is to mirror my phone/tablet but we don't have great support there. I can mirror to apple TV with android but haven't found a way to do it with aftv. I'd be willing to purchase 3rd party software for it. To me that's preferable to shelling out money for a new remote. But yea, my first choice would be to install a web browser.

KLit75 said:
Probably should've asked this awhile ago...when I first started using aftv in June I tried a couple of web browsers but think I found they didn't work well. So I sort of stop pursuing it. Now I think it'd be useful. But I don't have a Bluetooth keyboard or harmony or melee f10 pro.
Ideally I'd want one that can either be controlled with the stock remote or my android phone or tablet.
Another option is to mirror my phone/tablet but we don't have great support there. I can mirror to apple TV with android but haven't found a way to do it with aftv. I'd be willing to purchase 3rd party software for it. To me that's preferable to shelling out money for a new remote. But yea, my first choice would be to install a web browser.
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go with firefox and don't get the beta version. You can install flash as well so u'll have a proper working browser.

navigates said:
go with firefox and don't get the beta version. You can install flash as well so u'll have a proper working browser.
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Which flash are you using? Only ones I find are browsers. I assume you meant a plugin?

Maxthon Browser. Maxthon is far and away the best browser I have used on the Fire TV. To mirror your Android device all you have to do is install MirrorOP reciever on the fire TV, and install MirrorOP sender on the Android device.You can also install MirrorOP sender on your PC and mirror your PC on the Fire TV too. No root needed. BTW, a browser is super useful on the Fire TV. I hate using two devices so the browser comes in handy so that I do not have to send files from my PC or phone etc, I can just download files with the browser. Having to use two devices is the same reason I refuse to use Plex.

KLit75 said:
Which flash are you using? Only ones I find are browsers. I assume you meant a plugin?
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See attached apk for flash. Note, you will not be able to open the app itself. Once installed, you can integrate it with Firefox. You can permanently enable flash for Firefox so that you don't have to enable the flash plugin everytime. To do so, launch Firefox. Next, click on the context menu button on FTV remote. Scroll down to "Settings". Next go to "Display". Next go to "Plugins". Change the option to "Enabled".
Youtube.com is a good site to test your flash plugin.

dbdoshi said:
See attached apk for flash. Note, you will not be able to open the app itself. Once installed, you can integrate it with Firefox. You can permanently enable flash for Firefox so that you don't have to enable the flash plugin everytime. To do so, launch Firefox. Next, click on the context menu button on FTV remote. Scroll down to "Settings". Next go to "Display". Next go to "Plugins". Change the option to "Enabled".
Youtube.com is a good site to test your flash plugin.
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Really appreciate this...thanks a lot!

porkenhimer said:
Maxthon Browser. Maxthon is far and away the best browser I have used on the Fire TV. To mirror your Android device all you have to do is install MirrorOP reciever on the fire TV, and install MirrorOP sender on the Android device.You can also install MirrorOP sender on your PC and mirror your PC on the Fire TV too. No root needed. BTW, a browser is super useful on the Fire TV. I hate using two devices so the browser comes in handy so that I do not have to send files from my PC or phone etc, I can just download files with the browser. Having to use two devices is the same reason I refuse to use Plex.
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Yes! Mirroring is the one thing I've been lacking. Seems dumb I can mirror android to apple TV but not to aftv. Definetly give it a try but if it doesn't have remote support I'll need to hold off. Its inevitable I'll end up buying melee f10 pro or harmony but still havent.
And plex was a wasted 5 bucks for aftv. I use a an RPI as a server, low power, fast enough and very low price.

Opera Browser is a good choice for its lack of quirkyness compared to all other Android browsers on FireTV.
Especially since the version 27 update made it snappier!
It is a must-have in case you have trouble with another browser and get stuck.

KLit75 said:
Yes! Mirroring is the one thing I've been lacking. Seems dumb I can mirror android to apple TV but not to aftv. Definetly give it a try but if it doesn't have remote support I'll need to hold off. Its inevitable I'll end up buying melee f10 pro or harmony but still havent.
And plex was a wasted 5 bucks for aftv. I use a an RPI as a server, low power, fast enough and very low price.
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Hi,
i have firefox installed and it is ok i dont use it much. I installed AirPlay/DLNA Receiver (PRO) and i can mirror my ipad to AFTV. You can download this free, first install black mart and then download AirPlay/DLNA Receiver (PRO) from there for free normally this app is $5 but you will get it free.
just open firefox and go to http://www.blackmart.us/ and download the APK directly to your AFTV and install it or you download the apk to your computer and transfer the apa via adb.
thanks

ashsha7877 said:
Hi,
i have firefox installed and it is ok i dont use it much. I installed AirPlay/DLNA Receiver (PRO) and i can mirror my ipad to AFTV. You can download this free, first install black mart and then download AirPlay/DLNA Receiver (PRO) from there for free normally this app is $5 but you will get it free.
just open firefox and go to http://www.blackmart.us/ and download the APK directly to your AFTV and install it or you download the apk to your computer and transfer the apa via adb.
thanks
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Very good info. Thanks. That's the one I wanted to try but didn't know if it was worth 5 bucks.
Tried Firefox and maxthon but both seem to require a 3rd party remote. Firefox seems to have more functionality with aftv remote but really awkward trying to navigate. I'm gonna do some research and pick a mini keyboard/airmouse. Thanks for all the feedback though.

KLit75 said:
Very good info. Thanks. That's the one I wanted to try but didn't know if it was worth 5 bucks.
Tried Firefox and maxthon but both seem to require a 3rd party remote. Firefox seems to have more functionality with aftv remote but really awkward trying to navigate. I'm gonna do some research and pick a mini keyboard/airmouse. Thanks for all the feedback though.
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get the logitech k400. its cheap and gets the job done. there is another backlight version which is more expensive

navigates said:
get the logitech k400. its cheap and gets the job done. there is another backlight version which is more expensive
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I was just about to start a new thread for this! Fire TV remote doesn't cut it. Light up keyboard is VERY useful if not essential sometimes. I've also heard good things about mele f10. Wanna keep it around 30 bucks.
If anyone else has suggestions please let me know!
***checked out the k400 and it looks cool but how's it for basic navigation?--just the simple up, down select etc for fire home screen, Netflix and kodi? I see the keyboard has direction buttons but does the mouse pad work well for navigation? Does it click or is it just tap?
If I'm gonna use it I want it to replace aftv remote, not strictly use it for web browsing. Do you use it for everything?

I have the K400r,and I use it for everything.
Only issue is that some things like "7zipper 2.0" fail to back out on the 2nd press of escape,forcing you to either Alt+Tab out of it or grab your remote to hit the back button on it twice.

What apps do you use most on your tablet for media consumption and productivity?

I am not a fan of mobile games so could someone suggest me some good apps that I should download?

Plex is superb.
OneNote is a must.
Tapatalk and Relay are very good.
Google music for my music necessities.
Carcassonne is one of my favorite games if you're interested in trying a new one.
Sent from my SM-T820 using Tapatalk

Netflix (casted to chrome cast) and Youtube, i also use Xodo to read and draw on PDF's and i forget the name of the Comic book reader i use. I use Chrome and Brave for web

android.4.0 said:
Netflix (casted to chrome cast) and Youtube, i also use Xodo to read and draw on PDF's and i forget the name of the Comic book reader i use. I use Chrome and Brave for web
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Just use Samsung browser in night mode and go to read comic.to
Why would ya cast netlfix to Chromecast that's so dumb when it can directly play from that or TV.
Read draw on PDFs already tab s3 comes with Adobe and with write capabilities

Kizznyc said:
Just use Samsung browser in night mode and go to read comic.to
Why would ya cast netlfix to Chromecast that's so dumb when it can directly play from that or TV.
Read draw on PDFs already tab s3 comes with Adobe and with write capabilities
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The Netflix app has a cast button which loads Netflix on the Chromecast then using the phone/tablet you select what you wanna watch, so in a sense the Android app is like a remote for the Chromecast. Kinda dumb why you would judge without knowing what your talking about. Also my tab didn't come with Adobe. Sorry i don't do things like you.

android.4.0 said:
The Netflix app has a cast button which loads Netflix on the Chromecast then using the phone/tablet you select what you wanna watch, so in a sense the Android app is like a remote for the Chromecast. Kinda dumb why you would judge without knowing what your talking about. Also my tab didn't come with Adobe. Sorry i don't do things like you.
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Sorry to see you are so far behind in the world.
I guess you don't got a smart TV then. Android TV? Voice control?
It's not like YouTube to TV so that sucks for you.
Going through all that trouble.
You know, what you're doing there is actually a setting u can call it a trick but I don't know if I wanna tell you.
And honestly since ya don't got a HDR TV I suppose it's better to watch on tab itself ...
Well about Adobe, man I give up. Some people just don't apply logic. You must be one of those older generation or some rich dude who doesn't spend or just some retard.
Then again I'm a Mensan so I won't judge. You live your tier 3 life man, AI is what's happening in case you missed it.
And by the way, I absolutely know what you're talking of would have been better to buy a compute stick instead of Chromecast coz google really rapeyd ya on that one.

Lol

And Netflix is so 2010 nowadays a psarip will do.
Amazon people don't rip much.
Also I'm just paying 7 USD per year for it.
I tried Nextflix too and I paid for a month as well.
Not worth plus the internet it sucks it's better to just torrent from uni

Gajesh6 said:
I am not a fan of mobile games so could someone suggest me some good apps that I should download?
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We have the usual.
TV apps
Games
S Pen apps (drawing, games & colouring)
Communication & News
If you want names, lemme know.

Stock Samsung Notes app for taking notes using S Pen features.
Enable 'Video Enhancement' hidden setting menu so you can enjoy HDR content using: MX Player HD & HD+ modes, Samsung Video Player, YouTube Vanced with enforced HDR.
Flud as a torrent download mgr.
Smart View for casting content to smart TV.
Microsoft 365 Word, Excel, PP, and OneNote for productivity
WPS Office for PDFs.
Microsoft exFAT/NTFS enabler for USB OTG + FX file mgr.
Send Anywhere, Pushbullet, Chrome, Package disabler+.
and finally Wall of fame for amoled wallpapers.

These are all art apps. Markers is completely free..as in FOSS no ads, available to download source, modify and compile yourself (from github--playstore has compiled binary of course)etc.
The others are proprietary and...not terrible. Autodesk has made sketchbook pro for win/OSX (they're the same to me) .. totally free, not sure about sketchbook for android as I bought it years ago and cant tell if its paid or not since it's on my tablet.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.adsk.sketchbook
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brakefield.painter
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.dsandler.apps.markers

Xfinity Stream For Latest Shield 2017 no Root

Has anyone been able to find a version of xfinity streaming app that works with Shield 2017? I have tried a number of versions from the FireTV forum without any luck. Would really love to find a working version for the Shield being the best android streaming box, but no one seams to care about the xfinity app!

It should be a matter of time now...read that xfinity was about to release an app for Android TV, but that it would be limited to Sony TVs at first.
Once it is released for Sony, I am sure that properly working APKs will surface for any other Android TV devices.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/16/android-tv-app-comcast-xfinity-coming-2018-sony-tvs-first/

MrBungle67 said:
It should be a matter of time now...read that xfinity was about to release an app for Android TV, but that it would be limited to Sony TVs at first.
Once it is released for Sony, I am sure that properly working APKs will surface for any other Android TV devices.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/11/16/android-tv-app-comcast-xfinity-coming-2018-sony-tvs-first/
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That app is fine but will only allow you to stream on an Xfinity network.
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rsohne said:
That app is fine but will only allow you to stream on an Xfinity network.
Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk
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Well...of course you have to be an xfinity customer to be able to use the app...
Is that what you mean by "Xfinity network"?
I am streaming Xfinity on my Samsung tab pro 10.1 and various PCs in the house...but I also have the STB for DVR purposes (which can be streamed all over my network). I do not have their modem/router as I own my own, and still works as expected. I can also stream from outside my home on my phone.

If anyone is still interest I having a partial working version. Channels work perfectly accept for on demand viewing.

xionnokia said:
If anyone is still interest I having a partial working version. Channels work perfectly accept for on demand viewing.
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I am very interested, can you share what APK you have working? I am tired of having to cast xfinity stream from my laptop, I want a native app.

I am also interested.

xionnokia said:
If anyone is still interest I having a partial working version. Channels work perfectly accept for on demand viewing.
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Can you please share your version?

atharwaqas said:
Can you please share your version?
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sounds like a troll to me

Ditto...need it on my nVidia Shield

Sorry to show up to the party so late. I have a version of the newer xfinity app. You can stream live tv and on-demand shows (obviously only channels you are subscribed to). It even has launcher support (meaning it will show up right on the homescreen). I was just bored and browsing, so if anyone is still interested I will share a link. Also, what I gathered, this doesn't require root, although my device is rooted so I cannot confirm that.

Blaise1214 said:
Sorry to show up to the party so late. I have a version of the newer xfinity app. You can stream live tv and on-demand shows (obviously only channels you are subscribed to). It even has launcher support (meaning it will show up right on the homescreen). I was just bored and browsing, so if anyone is still interested I will share a link. Also, what I gathered, this doesn't require root, although my device is rooted so I cannot confirm that.
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Can you please share a link?

Sharon TLV said:
Can you please share a link?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nP28utwMH31TN4i2LEN784PpQs3QQJJJ/view?usp=drivesdk
---------- Post added at 08:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:14 PM ----------
After setup, the main page that loads will be a "For you" page. Click the back button, it will load a page where you can select "Live" "On-Demand" and a couple other I can't remember. When trying to select a shoe through "On-Demand" I recommend using a mouse or mouse toggle. You can click and drag through the episodes list, so to select other episodes.

here ya go!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/xfinity-tv-mod-android-box-hdmi-output-t3535881