Hello all im after a simple question answered if its at all possible and maybe a little direction on how its acheived.
I have an old galaxy s4 GT-i9505 with a broken screen running as a makeshift android tv.
Its plugged directly into a TV through mhl and serves its purpose very well.
Its mainly used for Netflix/Kodi or any other Tv catchup type app.
Its currently being controlled a number of ways, mainly with a amazon firestick Bluetooth remote, (s4 runs much better than a stick BTW) but certain apps (Netflix, various tv apps) dont recognise the centre button.
However this isnt an issue as I have different methods to control apps that dont use my remote too well (droidmote).
What my main question is, when installing an app say Netflix on an android phone how can I get the app to think its being installed onto an android tv device like FireTV,firestick,nexus, or any generic android tv box?
Is there a way to modify my rom to enable fooling detection of Android tv?
If this is not possible is there any android tv rom I might be able to use on the gt-i9505?
Last question Id like answered, is there anyway I can map the buttons on my Bluetooth remote to ger the centre button working?
I would be very grateful if any devs who may read this help out by letting me know if any of this is possible, ive exhausted Google search but came up with nothing.
Thanks alot.
Just to add to this, am I able to use gapps for Android tv? Or should I use the micro option?
Again really appreciate any help or pointers.
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Hi All,
Is it possible to download the Android TV app and install it on a standard Android box?
Also iv noticed apps such as 'IGN for android TV' view differently and more conveniently in TV mode rather unlike the phone version of the app. So the IGN android TV app displays everything neatly for TV mode but the phone version has a very different layout. Is it possible to install android TV apps on standard android box or switch the viewing mode? Im trying to get the Android TV mode experience on a standard box. Does anyone know how to do this please?
Any help much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Try freaktab forum, custom roms for various android boxes including ATV roms to replace stock bundled rom
Hello guys! We just bought this Philips TV and was not aware it is using this Saphi OS instead of the Android OS we usually find on Android TVs. I have some questions about this TV.
1.) Any users of the OS that have find several key apps that works well with the TV? (e.g. Netflix, Youtube and other useful apps)
2.) Do you know if this OS was just recently implemented and hopefully get better even if it is intended for entry level TVs? The firmware on my TV was made on June 2019 even if it is just built on Android 6.0.
There's no option on exchanging the TV and since most users are not tech savvy, I'm focused more on using it to its full potential.
Same Prob
Same here. We just bought the same tv yesterday and we were told it was an android tv. Netflix was installed manually from a usb flashdrive and youtube. Youtube was working but Im having an error in the Netflix.
I hope there's a fix on this. The TV is great, but we need netflix.
Hi,
what is the exact version of the firmware... can you check the customer service menu? press 123654 in TV mode... you can flip pages by up/down...
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Philips Smart TV Firmware
Toengel said:
Hi,
what is the exact version of the firmware... can you check the customer service menu? press 123654 in TV mode... you can flip pages by up/down...
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Sir, this is the specs of the TV
Android Version: 6.0
Software Version: V1.0.5
Model 40PFT5883/71
UI: Philips One UX
Saphi OS to Android TV would be amazing. I'd rather pay for development of such cfw/rom then buying extra device like Chromecast/TV box. Saphi OS is very non user friendly, video player is powerful but with very limited options with subtitles (no load option), apps are limited and few.
40fpt5883 complete Android solution available
I have a complete solution of this model, new Android Rom available for this tv. If there anyone want Rom contact me..
New launcher, stock YouTube, Netflix, prime video, stock Android TV play store, hotstar, with great gui
How exactly can I do that?
Addy1212 said:
I have a complete solution of this model, new Android Rom available for this tv. If there anyone want Rom contact me..
New launcher, stock YouTube, Netflix, prime video, stock Android TV play store, hotstar, with great gui
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I am getting a Saphi Based Philips tomorrow and I would love to know how to get other stuff running (install apk's and stuff) please reach out to me.
Hi,
on Saphi you CANNOT sideload any "APK"... it is linux based, not Android TV based...
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Toengel said:
Hi,
on Saphi you CANNOT sideload any "APK"... it is linux based, not Android TV based...
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actually, mine runs on android 6.0 just for your information.
Hi,
but then this is not a SAPHI Philips TV...
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May I ask how to get it?
i need new launcher... please assist
Addy1212 said:
40fpt5883 complete Android solution available
I have a complete solution of this model, new Android Rom available for this tv. If there anyone want Rom contact me..
New launcher, stock YouTube, Netflix, prime video, stock Android TV play store, hotstar, with great gui
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Hello sir can you help me for my TV unit 40PFT5883/71 badly needed sofware update sir...
Hi, can anyone share me link to android tv apps.
actually i am looking for zee5 app for smart tv, if anyone have please share it to me.
Hi,
I need some assistance if anyone has managed to or if it’s possible updating this or similar TVs (Philips hospitality tv 55HFL5011T/12).
by default the tv is running I think Android lollipop and the User interface is not like smart TVs, not able to download new apps because no google play etc, is there a way to add google play to download new apps or update to another android version so the user interface looks like smart tv
appreciate any help
Hi,
proposal: install latest firmware + use an HDMI stick with Android TV.
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