yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Interesting on a Tronsmart R68 Android TV Box using the same version as on my Nvidia Shield Android TV I also get the error about having to disable Screen Mirroring Casting. This box is running Android 5.1, the Shield on the other hand is on Android 7 and it works fine.

Not sure what is causing this. What I can think is this app has not been fully updated for Android 7 and it fails the check on Android 7 but it picks it up on other android versions. This seems to be a new check that was not there in other versions.

BTW mrdude2478 I did try one of your older versions and it makes you upgrade in order to run, then again I'm not sure if that version was patched for the force upgrade. I have not checked the source code on it.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Tried this version while connected to a PPTP VPN. I get nothing but a black screen when trying to play live TV. When connecting to local TWC Wi-Fi, they play just fine. TWCTV's website works fine when hotspotted via a Windows laptop while connected to the same PPTP VPN.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Similar behavior for me. I cannot get either the modified or stock app to work over a full VPN link. This has never happened before. I only needed the modified app to work over cell or foreign wifi. But I usually run this on my home wifi that is itself running a vpn link to a router behind a Spectrum modem. The vpn operation is invisible to the app when done this way. Yet no go. I've always feared they'd do something to determine a vpn was in the mix, maybe they have finally.
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
Just setup my VPN today and it is working great, how exactly is your setup with your VPN network? I have the spectrum modem/router combo and a secondary netgear router doing the VPN server part.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Internet -> modem -> NETGEAR router -> PPTP VPN (the one integrated into Windows). Port 1723 is forwarded (using an external port that points to an internal port isn't working). I can confirm that the Internet the phone is pulling in (once connected to the VPN) is actually TWC Internet.
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
Yeah like I stated on previous post I am Internet -> modem/router -> Netgear WNDR3700v4 with DD-WRT (VPN SERVER). What I think is happening with you even though you are certain you are pulling in TWC internet is that using the windows PPTP might be screwing with your UDP and TCP. It's just not doing it for live streaming. Does on demand give you video? Also try clearing out app data see if it does anything for you.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
One issue I have with your theory is that live TV works fine (via twctv.com) when tethered to a not-using-Spectrum-Internet computer while it too is connected to the VPN. On demand content isn't working in the app:

Changing channels and starting a DVR recording do, though.

Is there a different APK I should try? I'm currently on 5.2.0.40729.release (5020002).
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
I am still using v5.1.1.39321, I know the version your on got some of the patches removed although I am unsure of what exactly wasn't modified on it.

Right now I wish what we could get rid of is the message that you can't cast your screen onto the TV. I use my Note 4 a lot for that purpose. I know the app isn't meant for that but just like the old TWC app it worked perfectly fine with all the bypasses.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
I'll try 5.1.1.39321 real quick.

Same results for both live TV and on demand content :/.

I might give OpenVPN in Windows a try just to see if that's any better. My NETGEAR router has an integrated OpenVPN server but it doesn't support a feature (or something) that the mobile client requires.
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
Well I know for sure app has been giving a lot of trouble for a lot of people. I know it wasn't working yesterday for close to 4 hrs and there was a lot of nasty comments on the FB spectrum page. Stock or modded didn't make a difference it seemed like their server side was down.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Got mine working again, Wed morning. Not sure if it was a temp outage or the need for my vpn server to reboot (probably that).
[Android Apps and Games] Zermelo:
Edit: Ignore post, I found the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] foma24:
Download this app, like it
[Android Apps and Games] mrdude2478:
Here you go, patched - TWCableTV_5.3.0.46203.apk

https://mega.nz/#!g54USCia!E87LRx3pufPNh_267cl5ZOWdwbc4ruOr1rSHCC2xZrk

Enjoy!
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
My man, gonna try this out now!! Thanks for your time doing the modding for us.

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I think their servers are down again. App not working at the moment. Freaking spec-crap ughhh!
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Tried this updated version with a VPN. Still just getting a black screen when attempting to watch live TV. VPN is still the built-in Windows 10 PPTP VPN server. OpenVPN was being a huge pain to get configured and just wouldn't connect on clients. SoftEther VPN was also a pain to configure and nothing would connect to the server, even when on the local network.

Does anyone have their own VPN that has worked with the TWCTV app that I can use to see if it's not just a phone issue?
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I am just throwing out an idea...

Is your router configured for VPN?

I remember having to configure the VPN in my router as well as port forwarding.

Sent on my Communicator [SCH-I535] from the Bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise...

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[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Yes. I can tether my phone's Internet to a computer, connect to the same VPN (via the tethered computer), and watch.spectrum.net works perfectly.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Does PPTP VPN handle all ports and protocols? Port 443 is critical for this.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
I believe it does. All services when tethered and connected to the VPN appear to work fine. If watch.spectrum.net works you'd think that the app would as they're pulling in the same video feeds. I'd need to test somebody else's VPN to help narrow it down.
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
I'm sure there are people that would want to help but in doing so will expose their public IP address. Trust me I want to help you but I would have to show you my public IP Lol.
[Android Apps and Games] JKSurf:
Anybody know how to allow vpn on the Ubee dvw32cb? I can't find it in the gui.
[Android Apps and Games] supaet:
what version of the app is this?

I'm getting black screen for all channels using open vpn on the latest version posted in this thread.

thanks
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
The 5.3.0.46203 version. Are you using OpenVPN 2.4 by chance? I could not get the app to work with the newer features. Namely LZ4 compression and negotiated cipher. Had to disable negotiation and use the old LZO Adaptive compression. Just a thought. Weird issue for me.

You have all traffic redirected over the vpn? The website works over the vpn?
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
I am so glad that my upload at ~6Mbps is enough for the high quality stream over VPN. My LTE connection exceeds that so it's never a problem. Also my Note 4 has CM 12.1 so the hotspot provision is removed so any data that is used to hotspot devices is just counted towards regular phone data and I have unlimited. I use a laptop to stream content over to a TV when I'm over at parents house.

Some of the methods some of you guys are using are just too complicated for just wanting to stream over a VPN connection. The goal that's trying to be achieved is a fully open connection that shows the public IP of your home modem and that's it. That's all that the app is looking for. As for the black screens I honestly don't know what can be causing that. It's probably a waste of time but it would be cool to find out where the transmission is lost.

Sorry for the long post...
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
It's provided by Spectrum? It has VPN pass trough but that has little to do with what your trying to do. But to make it short the modem/router combo cannot host a VPN server.
[Android Apps and Games] JKSurf:
Yes. Provided by Spectrum. Can I plug another router into that combo to host VPN?
[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
YES!!! :D Definitely
[Android Apps and Games] plokm:
Thanks [MENTION=2918756]mrdude2478[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
It's the way to go. 24/7 uptime and no Windows flakeouts. I'm running an older Asus RT-N66 with the Merlin build that has the old Tomato OpenVPN setup. Very nice with still very active development since Merlin compiles for a whole slew of current Asus routers.
[Android Apps and Games] JKSurf:
How do you use a laptop? Set up as a Chromebook or something?
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
This may be what you're looking for.

https://www.xda-developers.com/cast-device-second-screen/

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[Android Apps and Games] Jaramirez:
No just visit site.

https://watch.spectrum.net
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
1. HDMI cable

2. Chromecast

3. Roku's TWC/Spectrum app

For 1 and 2, the watch spectrum website mentioned above. For 3, you'd need VPN running on a router.
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
For 3, do you have a recommended router to use. Will a Netgear WNDR3300 work?
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
It appears that router can be flashed with DD-WRT, so yes. You need DD-WRT, Tomato, Merlin, or some alternative firmware that can do OpenVPN.

I prefer the Asus line because the Merlin firmware uses a Tomato-based OpenVPN implementation. I have an Asus N66 acting as my server behind a Comcast/TWC modem, and an Asus AC68 and 2 old, old WRT54s, one running DD-WRT and the other TomatoUSB/Toastman as clients. On the phone I use the plain OpenVPN app as a client.
[Android Apps and Games] LionLovesAndroid:
Thank you so much for this app!

For anyone using Shield TV: You can use the right stick on the controller as a mouse on this app, and also scroll through the channels with the d-pad.
[Android Apps and Games] justro:
tablet version

can anyone hook up the tablet version i think it would look better on the firetv or an android box
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
Everything works fine got openvpn working but I can't screen cast. Is that part able to be patched?
[Android Apps and Games] samappz:
we need newer version
[Android Apps and Games] mura20:
new version please?
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Mine is still working. On a phone. What are you experiencing?
[Android Apps and Games] mura20:
I cannot watch most of the channels. They don't load. I don't know if it is an app issue or something else.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Pardon if you're an advanced user, but do you have VPN set up to a server behind a validated router?
[Android Apps and Games] samappz:
We need newer version for all the newer features and fixes.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
What newer features? The app hasn't functionally changed in quite some time. Still working for me.
[Android Apps and Games] andybones:
Following the edits thanks to [MENTION=2918756]mrdude2478[/MENTION] I have modded the latest version.

Please test and let me know if it works.

:good:

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120745128

- doesn't work :-/

--still working on it though
[Android Apps and Games] The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle:
Thanks, it's nice to see more of your contributions outside of the 10 forums! I'll test as much as I can, but I don't have WiFi at home, so I'm limited to whatever is accessible from mobile.
[Android Apps and Games] andybones:
Much appreciated!

Unfortunately this one isn't working, but hope to get it soon!
[Android Apps and Games] gmaldonado79:
New Spectrum APK Update Release Broke HDMI Out Fix

Can someone please mod the new spectrum apk? The latest update broke the HDMI Out fix.

Thank you
[Android Apps and Games] LionLovesAndroid:
I had the same issue: Forced update. I uninstalled the version found here and installed the version found in the Aptoide store and it is working on my Shield TV. There is a mute button in the top left corner to look out for if you don't have sound right away.
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
This didn't work for me... still getting the HDMI prompt...
[Android Apps and Games] JKSurf:
Update required
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Hey, I'm trying to take a stab at this... however when I compare the a.smali from your apk to that of the original it only shows one difference...

I decoded both apks with from the CLI using

apktool d <name>.apk

Where did I go wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] beemgee:
1- You have to compare the patched app to the same version unpatched

2- most of the changes you will see are insertion of " const v0, 0x1" or " const v0, 0x0"

3- The changes were applied to \smali\com\twc\android\service\config\Settings.smali

4- In the newest version the file is \smali\com\spectrum\data\models\settings\Settings.smali

5- I can use apktool to decompile, then patch but building the newest version with apktool fails

- in the past removing the string android:resizeableActivity="false" from the manifest.xml allowed the apktool build to go through but not the newest version.
[Android Apps and Games] anibal1975:
Do we have a mod app bypassing the HDMI error?
[Android Apps and Games] mrdude2478:
Your apk tool is using an old framework file - go to:

C:\Users\your username\AppData\Local\apktool\framework

Remove: 1.apk

Now update apktool to 2.2.3

Now when you run apktool again you will get a new 1.apk which will the allow apk tool to build using the new framework - and you won't get build errors or need to mod the manifest file.
[Android Apps and Games] beemgee:
mrdude2478,

Thank you upgrading apktool worked however:

after:

1- decompile with apktool

2- editing the settings.smali file

3-building with apktool

4- copying classes.dex and classes2.dex into original apk

5- resign apk on device with apk editor

5- install

Still getting VPN not allowed and HDMI not allowed messages.
[Android Apps and Games] LionLovesAndroid:
I have no idea why mine is working from the Aptoide store then.
[Android Apps and Games] 954wrecker:
Can I try your version to see if it solves my USB debugging nag screen issue?
[Android Apps and Games] beemgee:
I don't really want to post a file where all the patches fail my testing (inc USB debug), tried on multiple devices, but If you really want it pm me.
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
I tried the same thing but without copying the DEX files and am getting stuck on the Spectrum splash screen...

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Can you share the apk?
[Android Apps and Games] beemgee:
When you say working - what exactly do you mean? Just working on your device?

I (and I believe others) are looking for patches to allow an hdmi cable, vpn, usb debug mode to be used without the app throwing up an error. Aptoide, to the best of my knowledge is just a copy of the play store version with no modification.
[Android Apps and Games] LionLovesAndroid:
I am using the aptoid version on my 2017 SHIELD TV with no hdmi check. I was using the edited version here and also got the update prompt. It didn't work, of course, so I uninstalled the version here and installed the other version. Someone else tried this after me, and it did not work for them, so I am not sure what I have don't differently or if I just got lucky. I have restarted since and still no hdmi check.

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The reason I tried it from the aptoide store is that Spectrum is advertising the app being added to Roku and xbox, so I was hoping they were moving it to android TV in general.
[Android Apps and Games] 954wrecker:
It's ok I understand and I'm not in a hurry I almost never use the TWC/spectrum app so turning off USB is no big deal.
[Android Apps and Games] LionLovesAndroid:
I hope I did this correctly.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_A_JJzIBzxUUXVwN2IzaTFZdVE
[Android Apps and Games] beemgee:
I just did a binary compare between your version and the play store version - they are identical.

If it works for you - then be happy

note: new play store version today 5.10.1.100680
[Android Apps and Games] loljz:
Still getting VPN not allowed with this
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Are you using the 'Full Edit (RESOURCE RE-BUILD)' option in APK Editor?
[Android Apps and Games] beemgee:
No using common edit and then change version name.

I am beginning to think the app needs more patches than previously applied because of additional coding in the c.smali and setting.smali files.
[Android Apps and Games] heyyaheyya:
We need you, mrdude!
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
so you were on remote desktop from another computer and motoring it? i have windows 8 so idk if you can check on this, but if you go to processes you can see the network utilization of each app.. wingate wasn't using any network traffic? and i highly doubt you were going through your device's network connection, it doesn't use another process to run the video either... (it's all within the LiveTV smali files). The TWC app connects to the server (letting it know your connection information) AND the server does it's own internal check... it checks that your connection is streaming through your home router (it checks your account and ONLY authorizes the modem you have attached to your TWC account to stream.... like even if you go to someone's home who has both cable services AND internet through TWC, you will get the "live tv can only be played in your network" crap (i've tried it :P) there is potentially 1 way (that i can see) to allow it to work outside your network natively, but that way requires knowing the private key used to encrypt the headers, I THINK it might be in the app since i see it has some encryption functions, but i really doubt it.... as far as i know (or think i know), only the public encryption key is in the app, which means i can't modify the return data (possibly making the server think you're on a home network)...

Yeah i know it's a long post :P sorry, i just tend to lose my mind any time i have to deal with encryption, lol... anyways, it would be nice if it actually did work that way... however i've tested proxydroid and the twc app doesn't go outside of it when it's enabled (As Far As I Know), if it did work for you and it's working consistently that way) do you mind posting any additional information that might help? I'm not exactly sure what would be of use but if there's anything you can think of then i'd like to know so maybe i can find a fix within the app :P

Ok THE END... lol and thanks
[Android Apps and Games] pongoface:
Question for the OP. Is there any way to bypass the vpn check. I have an asus router that has a built in secure vpn. The vpn bypass would be sweet.
[Android Apps and Games] pongoface:
Re: [APP][03.15.13] Time Warner Cable-Root/HDMI checks removed & watch away from home

On my jailbroken ipad I have fake time Warner app on it. It allows me to watch via vpn. It still shows the message please disable vpn but the live tv plays. On this app it says the same but the screen blacks out.

I think it could be done but they are 2 different operating systems. I got so lost with wingate and the proxy server. Vpn is a cinch.
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
yes the vpn check can be disabled... i haven't done so because i haven't been able to get vpn working properly on my pc so i cant test lol... i'll be busy tomorrow, so if i don't post an updated version tomorrow I'll post one in 2 days. once you confirm that it works then i'll update the OP :)
[Android Apps and Games] pongoface:
Re: [APP][03.15.13] Time Warner Cable-Root/HDMI checks removed & watch away from home

Sweet ty. I'll check back and test for you. The new asus routers rt-n66u and rt-ac66u have vpn built in. They are expensive but the best router I have owned. The range is incredible on them as well.
[Android Apps and Games] orateam:
Dice,

I have the Brighthouse version of the TWC app. nearly identical. What technique did you use to remove the HDMI checks? I tried renaming the HDMI_PLUGGED values in 4 files that called it but that didn't work. I also tried hardcoding the V0 values in :cond0 without success. In the previous version, both techniques worked but the HDMI_PLUGGED only appeared twice.

Any help would help my learning curve :)

thanks.

EDIT: My existing (older version) version of the application which used to work, now seems to be getting memory leak issues. I think they updated the channels to color and a higher bit version which is causing the channel list to blow if you scroll too much.

EDIT AGAIN: uploading my latest build of the older version of this app for brighthouse. I made the channel grid bigger which benefits the android pc to tv users and eats less memory causing fewer crashes during channel scrolling.
[Android Apps and Games] Turbo4V:
Aww snap! This is the closest that I've had to a working version that will play over the HDMI interface. The app comes up, and actually plays the first selected live channel, but if I choose another channel while its playing, the app hangs with thje loading prompt. Anyone else seeing similar? This is using an android 4.1.2 TV stick (mk808b)... So close!!
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
I see, there was only a need to modify 2 files to disable the HDMI Checks, one is in the LIVE TV smali, there is 1 direct test to see if an HDMI cable is plugged in... if it isn't plugged in then it binds to the HDMI_CONNECT action. The method executed on HDMI_CONNECT however is NOT in the LIVE TV smali, it's in one of the a-g files in the same branch.... just look for the 'error' message header and 'live tv cannot play over HDMI' message that is invoked... i replaced all of the code inside the method to return false at all times... so all if/then branches are removed (and therefore cannot test the HDMI connectivity state). I imagine this would be in a different place in your app... can i ask why you're not using the latest version of the app? If i can get a copy of the app i might be able to help you remove the checks.

Is this for the Time Warner app or BrightHouse?

this version should bypass VPN checks... let me know if it works for you: http://www.mediafire.com/?1y42d6cea91tms1

Hopefully you haven't encountered any issues :) Can you test this app? I tried adding your device-specific fixes to the main app

http://www.mediafire.com/?1y42d6cea91tms1 (Same as posted above)

If it doesn't work do you mind sending me a copy of your build.prop file? it should be in your rom zip file so you don't have to go into your device to grab it.
[Android Apps and Games] orateam:
Here's the original latest version.
[Android Apps and Games] pongoface:
Re: [APP][03.15.13] Time Warner Cable-Root/HDMI checks removed & watch away from home

The vpn check removal was successful. It worked like a charm. Went on neighbors network, turned on vpn, and the app worked perfectly. Thanks
[Android Apps and Games] alwaysbless:
Downgrade to 4.0.4 or upgrade to 4.2.2 bet it will work, I had the exact same problem on minix x5 on anything that was 4.1.1, so I downgraded to 4.0.4 and it works perfect. My nexus 7 and nexus 4 on 4.2.2 also playback perfect, the minix device gets 4.2.2 in like two weeks so Im going to test then but the mk808 already has 4.2.2 so you might wanna give one of those versions a chance
[Android Apps and Games] spunker88:
Works fine for me on my Touchpad running CM10 (4.1.2). I also tried it on a friend's Razr running the 4.1.2 OTA since I wanted to check the HDMI feature and it worked fine.
[Android Apps and Games] blkdrgn613:
works beautifully on my nexus 7.

i tried to decompile the app myself and found the root checks, removed them and recompiled but it killed my app.. no idea what i did wrong.. then did a search to see how to remove root checks from an apk and found your thread. im soo glad i dont need to keep trying to mess with it.