hi guys, im looking for some advice on classic game emulators on the fire tv, now i know that usb drives are not supported so storing roms are an issue. i have a 500gb hdd connected to my BThomeHub router set for sharing, is there any way that i can store my roms on this drive and have the emulators load the roms from it.
thanks guys
No. You need root to use a NAS situation like that as well.
You do need root but I load from a USB using stickmount
cossie12345 said:
hi guys, im looking for some advice on classic game emulators on the fire tv, now i know that usb drives are not supported so storing roms are an issue. i have a 500gb hdd connected to my BThomeHub router set for sharing, is there any way that i can store my roms on this drive and have the emulators load the roms from it.
thanks guys
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You can do this on an unrooted device.
You need to use Rom Collection Browser and the Patch from the Kodi Forum - RCB Thread (I would post the link but it seems I'm nable to post outside links until I reach 10 posts apparently!) This will enable RCB to copy your rom to a temp folder on your Fire TV from your NAS.
thanks unfortunatly i have a uk fire tv and its un rootable . but ill try the rom collection browser see what happens
Will a micro sd card work as a general external storage drive in the Fire TV box. I have lots of movies and mp3's which I plan to transfer to the card. Could I use VLC or similar media player to play these over kodi on the box. I know there is a limit of 128Gb card size but are there any other formatting issues or restrictions? Is it just a case of copying the files to the card on my pc and inserting it into the box. Thanks
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How to partially or entirely move Kodi data to external USB or MicroSD storage
(Too new to post a link)
Once moved you can store all your Kodi library there.
Thanks Bevnrick, but this guide refers to moving kodi files and apps from the Fire TV box to micro sd. I'm just looking to play existing media files (mkv, mp4, etc) stored on the micro sd using Plex, VLC, etc whilst it's inserted in the micro sd slot of the Fire TV box.
If it's possible are the any limitations of file type/size or any lagging issues? Which app is best for this? Thanks
Steham said:
Thanks Bevnrick, but this guide refers to moving kodi files and apps from the Fire TV box to micro sd. I'm just looking to play existing media files (mkv, mp4, etc) stored on the micro sd using Plex, VLC, etc whilst it's inserted in the micro sd slot of the Fire TV box.
If it's possible are the any limitations of file type/size or any lagging issues? Which app is best for this? Thanks
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You can use VLC for Android, but I prefer to just use Kodi to view the files, VLC is good but I find Kodi has a better visual experience & doesn't interfere with other apps like VLC does with Mouse Toggle for Fire Tv (if you use it?). You may just need to find (browse) the files & if you want you can add them to a shortcut to your Kodi main screen.
Hope this helps
the MicroSD in the Fire TV 2 only accepts Fat32 format, so maximum file size you can have is a 4GB. Might be a work around for this, I don't own the 2nt gen Fire TV so i don't pay much attention to what people do for it.
Food for thought,it works on the phone,so the shield is just a very over sized phone. I think it would work.and plus your storage space can be devoted to whatever you choose!
I got extra shield i'm going to play with and see if i can format it like my phone with link to2sd and see h it responds. What do you guys think,yes no,or maybe so? :silly:Give me some feedback,thanks:silly:
can anyone tell me on the 2015 Shield Tv,when you use sdcard does it mount as ext 2,3,4?
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Repurpose your own PCs as an Android TV instead of buying your own Android TV devices
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Nice one, i look forward to trying this out i was thinking of this idea myself a while back, couple of questions, does chromecast, netflix ect work without the widevine Level 1? And could you please Concider a build without google play games, google play music, Youtube ect... basically just the play store preinstalled (Main one is to remove Youtube so i can use Smart Youtube TV with Voice Search it Conflicts With stock Youtube Package Name) Thanks
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Nice one, i look forward to trying this out i was thinking of this idea myself a while back, couple of questions, does chromecast, netflix ect work without the widevine Level 1? And could you please Concider a build without google play games, google play music, Youtube ect... basically just the play store preinstalled (Main one is to remove Youtube so i can use Smart Youtube TV with Voice Search it Conflicts With stock Youtube Package Name) Thanks
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Chromecast built-in app isn't pre-installed by default, Netflix is only works on mobile version and a TV version isn't working.
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Chromecast built-in app isn't pre-installed by default, Netflix is only works on mobile version and a TV version isn't working.
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Perfect so I dont need to disable it manually and yhea tv Netflix not only need widevine L1 but also a Netflix key/licence too
Chromecast builtin
Can't get Chromecast built-in to work. I installed Chromecast built-in from playstore. Am I doing something wrong?
I am getting stuck at Android TV found ... /dev/sdb1, the resolution is 1280x800 , Intel® Pentium® Processor T3200 , Toshiba Satellite L300 , i think the video card is Mobile Intel® GMA 4500M
Edit: Doenst work with "nomodeset" aswell , Read cache: enabled, doesn't support DPO or FUA , unsupported PM cap regs version (7)
Edit2: I installed it and in debug mode im geting something like this: "*ERROR* CPU pipe A FIFO underrun"
The USB works just fine on my main computer it just doesnt work on this old laptop , had a version of android tv 7 before and it worked just fine on it from the USB, the install option starts but i want to run it live.
Satellite L300-1A3,Pentium T3200 (2.00GHz) 667MHz,2GB DDR2 (800MHz),1GB DDR2 (800MHz) 2nd MEM,160GB (5400rpm) SATA,No HDD 2nd,,15.4 Wide XGA CSV HB,DVD-SuperMulti +-R L(SATA),Intel GL40
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Can't get Chromecast built-in to work. I installed Chromecast built-in from playstore. Am I doing something wrong?
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Chromecast Will Never Work Due To The Device Not Having DRM
izyer said:
I am getting stuck at Android TV found ... /dev/sdb1, the resolution is 1280x800 , Intel® Pentium® Processor T3200 , Toshiba Satellite L300 , i think the video card is Mobile Intel® GMA 4500M
Edit: Doenst work with "nomodeset" aswell , Read cache: enabled, doesn't support DPO or FUA , unsupported PM cap regs version (7)
Edit2: I installed it and in debug mode im geting something like this: "*ERROR* CPU pipe A FIFO underrun"
The USB works just fine on my main computer it just doesnt work on this old laptop , had a version of android tv 7 before and it worked just fine on it from the USB, the install option starts but i want to run it live.
Satellite L300-1A3,Pentium T3200 (2.00GHz) 667MHz,2GB DDR2 (800MHz),1GB DDR2 (800MHz) 2nd MEM,160GB (5400rpm) SATA,No HDD 2nd,,15.4 Wide XGA CSV HB,DVD-SuperMulti +-R L(SATA),Intel GL40
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You must have format as ext4 file system in installation.
aidanmacgregor said:
Perfect so I dont need to disable it manually and yhea tv Netflix not only need widevine L1 but also a Netflix key/licence too
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You can post the screenshot.
i did that , its ext4 , but it just doesnt want to work , ill post a screenshot from debug mode
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i did that , its ext4 , but it just doesnt want to work , ill post a screenshot from debug mode
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I have to fix it
Can I root it? Is there method to flash zip or patch images
I would like to look at the device sources please. Would you mind adding a link to those to the OP?
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I would like to look at the device sources please. Would you mind adding a link to those to the OP?
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Agreed. Might even be a good idea to dump the project on github.
Thanks, I have an old Intel NUC DCCP847DYE I will test this on and let you know...
Does this support the MCE Remote?
Edit: I tried different bios settings with the following on/off: UEIF, Legacy, Secure Boot and no luck, not able to boot from SSD after installation.
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Thanks, I have an old Intel NUC DCCP847DYE I will test this on and let you know...
Does this support the MCE Remote?
Edit: I tried different bios settings with the following on/off: UEIF, Legacy, Secure Boot and no luck, not able to boot from SSD after installation.
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Try to see if the bios has any way to set HDD mode to AHCI
Just tried this on a Chromebox CN60 (Celeron 2955U) and it boots and works quite 'ok'.
Things that don't work, that make it unusable for me:
Nothing related to video playback works, tried PLEX and YouTube
Wi-Fi networks get detected but joining them doesn't work
Bluetooth doesn't seem to work, my BT remote gets detected by my Phone and MacBook Pro but it doesn't get detected by the chromebox
Seems promising, if this issues gets addressed, I'll use it for sure, I just care about PLEX streaming
Thanks for your work!
If this has been asked elsewhere, I apologize.
I have a Philips Android TV (android 10), and I'd like to use it as an extended display for my windows 10 laptop.
From what I've read, it's supposed to be supported kinda automatically by windows since both devices are on the same network, but windows 10 can't find the TV as a display device. It was my understanding that since both devices use/support Miracast then it should just work but ... not for me
Unless I'm missing something Teamviewer, VNC, etc all just mirror the display - I want to be able to use the TV as a true second monitor.
Possible?
Thanks in advance!
HI,
no - Android TV does not support Miracast - only Chromecast
Just use the Google Chrome browser on your PC to cast your Desktop.
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Toengel said:
HI,
no - Android TV does not support Miracast - only Chromecast
Just use the Google Chrome browser on your PC to cast your Desktop.
[email protected]
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I appreciate the response. Before posting my question, I googled it and the first answer said it was supported - I should have read further - my bad.
I'm aware of (and use) Chrome remote desktop which works great, but I'm looking for an extended desktop solution, not simply mirroring.
Thanks for your time. GC
Gneechee said:
If this has been asked elsewhere, I apologize.
I have a Philips Android TV (android 10), and I'd like to use it as an extended display for my windows 10 laptop.
From what I've read, it's supposed to be supported kinda automatically by windows since both devices are on the same network, but windows 10 can't find the TV as a display device. It was my understanding that since both devices use/support Miracast then it should just work but ... not for me
Unless I'm missing something Teamviewer, VNC, etc all just mirror the display - I want to be able to use the TV as a true second monitor.
Possible?
Thanks in advance!
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Hi Gneechee,
you can try Spacedesk.
For me it works like a charm. (Philips Android TV)
In Windows - your TV appears as a real second screen - with the advantage of a wireless screen.
Best
Hans_Werner said:
Hi Gneechee,
you can try Spacedesk.
For me it works like a charm. (Philips Android TV)
In Windows - your TV appears as a real second screen - with the advantage of a wireless screen.
Best
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Hey there Hans, thanks for responding!
Not sure why, but the Spacedesk android app isn't available for Android TV, so I just grabbed the APK and sideloaded it ... and it's working just fine!
Sideloading is my new best friend. haha
(maybe that should be on a T-shirt <G>)
Anyway, thanks mucho lots!
---Gneechee
Various Android TVs come with Miracast / Screen Mirror Apps / Feature inbuilt - Maybe ought to check if yours does?
Gneechee said:
If this has been asked elsewhere, I apologize.
I have a Philips Android TV (android 10), and I'd like to use it as an extended display for my windows 10 laptop.
From what I've read, it's supposed to be supported kinda automatically by windows since both devices are on the same network, but windows 10 can't find the TV as a display device. It was my understanding that since both devices use/support Miracast then it should just work but ... not for me
Unless I'm missing something Teamviewer, VNC, etc all just mirror the display - I want to be able to use the TV as a true second monitor.
Possible?
Thanks in advance!
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