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[Android Apps and Games] 954wrecker:
Asking me also. Great work by the way. Not sure what spectrum is up to since the app seems just as crappy as ever no matter how many times they update it.
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Is it an update notification in the Playstore or from the app? Forcing You to upgrade before running it?

Anyways before I mod the latest version. Please test this version

https://www.upload.ee/files/7577412/com.TWCableTV-5150000-Patched2.apk.html

I know someone that I gave it a patched version that must be like 6 revisions behind and it's still working for him as far as I know

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I tested my second mod for the previous version and it forces the upgrade so there must be other checks in place.

Anyways here is the latest version modded

https://www.upload.ee/files/7577532/com.TWCableTV-5160000-Patched.apk.html
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
It's from the app. Both the patched and patched2 show the same requirement to update.

Am I doing crazy, or did you have a .zip at first? I'm getting only an apk in the link now.
[Android Apps and Games] Teej34:
Thanks very much for the updated version
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
The only thing I can test is VPN and that's working fine thank you
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Thanks for the update!

Anyone else getting a black bar at the bottom of their screen? I've been getting this with all versions after 5.10...

I used to go away after a few seconds but has now become permanent.
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
I don't get that.

Does your ROM have a task bar at the bottom? Maybe it's not hiding it? Might want to try this app and try different orientation modes to see if it gets rid of it

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.crape.rotationcontrol&hl=en

Once You turn on this app. You need to pull down on the screen from the top to access the different rotation modes.

I even tried spoofing the version to the latest version using the previous apk version and APK Editor and it still wants to upgrade. I remember I could fall a few versions behind before it would nag me about updating. I guess this must be a very important update lol
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
I'm using an Android tv box so the task bar is hidden by default...

I'll check out the app though.
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Could someone test this other version?

https://www.upload.ee/files/7577780/com.TWCableTV-5150000-Patched3.apk.html

It might just crash on startup, it might still want to upgrade. But hopefully it just works, also let me know what version shows as installed.
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
Tested and I get this error
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
And what version shows as installed? I'm trying to spoof something higher than what is available on the Playstore. Maybe it might work if I spoof the exact version available on the Playstore or maybe I also need to change the version in the manifest file as well which I have not done yet. Since I tried this before and it still wanted to upgrade
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
~~~DELETED ~~~

My mistake... :)
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
oops sorry its 5.15.0.141338
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Ok I wonder if it's pulling this info from the manifest file then. I will look into this later when I get home.

I can also break the link to the playstore in the app and see if this makes it bypass the check but chances are that that it will just throw a similar error like the one it gave
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
OK I managed to get the previous version working but looks like I need to set the version internally in the app exactly to what is available in the playstore. At least this should be good in case a new version becomes harder to patch.

But not exactly a forced upgrade bypass since it needs to be modded to match the latest version always

I'll keep playing with ti I guess :D
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
Cool again I can't thank you enough for the work
[Android Apps and Games] RonGarvin:
latest 516000 is working great on all my cheap 905x boxes
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Latest patched or store version? I'm not seeing a 516000 patched in this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
https://www.upload.ee/files/7577532/com.TWCableTV-5160000-Patched.apk.html
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Thx. This is the first time I've ever used a non-rooted phone. I see this is a zip.

Any idea if this is flashable in a stock Samsung recovery?

And any idea how to uninstall? Or does it uninstall normally even though flashed?
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Rename it to APK.

You don't need root to install, just make sure you have Unknown sources checked.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Frick, it works perfectly over VPN. Was it named a zip to get by hosting restrictions?
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Not sure, must be something with the hosting site. Downloads as APK on my Mac.
[Android Apps and Games] dowayne83:
Do you know if it can navigate on a firestick
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
You can side-load it on to a fire stick or the fire tv but you need a mouse to navigate it You can also use Mouse Toggle for Fire Tv its what I use.
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
New version came out. I'm not sure if the last version is asking for an update yet but here it's

https://www.upload.ee/files/7618100/com.TWCableTV_5170000_Modded.apk.html
[Android Apps and Games] Teej34:
I keep getting a zip file when I click on the download link any chance someone could send me the new apk or help me to understand why I keep getting a zip file when I try to download thanks
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Could be the browser You are using. Just rename the zip to .apk and install it assuming it's downloading the complete file
[Android Apps and Games] Teej34:
Thank you that worked to get it installed but I believe spectrum is having issues I can't even get the none modded app to work tonight
[Android Apps and Games] CobraGT2000:
Yeah, i believe they are. It started yesterday afternoon, its been hit or miss for me today with original and modded app. Anyway to remove the connect to home wifi message at the bottom?
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Yes I believe the message can be removed but then it always thinks You are at home even if You are not and it shows the full list of channels in the guide. Not just the ones available away from home.

I tried it yesterday and I also had some issues connecting and when it did connect I had no guide information just the channel names. I have not tried it today.
[Android Apps and Games] 954wrecker:
I think they are having technical difficulty at spectrum so it's definitely not the modded app.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Works beautifully with OpenVPN on my S7 running Android 7.0.0.

Can you explain how you removed VPN detection? I also have a few requests (if possible):

1) Remove the screenshot blocker

2) Disable update detection
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
[MENTION=2236817]besweeet[/MENTION]

The VPN detection it's a simple bool. I just changed the return value to true. What's the screenshot blocker? It won't let You take a screenshot of the app on your phone?

I tried to change the forced upgrade but no luck, I have been able to spoof an old version so that it reports being the latest version but this would need to be updated every time there is an update.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Correct. If you try and take a screenshot when the live video is playing, it won't let you.
[Android Apps and Games] 954wrecker:
Mine lets me maybe it's baked into AICP to always allow screenshots no matter what the silly apps say.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Interesting. FYI: When I try to take a screenshot, the message reads:
[Android Apps and Games] 954wrecker:
You are correct I can take one anytime until the screen has live TV.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
If you're rooted, there's an xposed module to disable that restriction system wide.
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
Stupid DRM, the restriction might not just be on the app but on the Android System itself. Best to use the xposed module

This might work

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.valitron.res
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
Need some help, I have OpenVPN server setup on my asus router. I can connect with OpenVPN from my Android devices and see the ip of my home. However, I get "Connect to in-home wifi for more" and some channels are restricted. Not sure what I am doing wrong.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
You installed the latest APK from this thread, right?
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
Yes 517, even cleared cache, deleted data, uninstalled and reinstalled.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Have you confirmed that your device is pulling data through your VPN and not regular cellular data? Also, what client are you using? I'm on OpenVPN Connect and have no issues.
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
Are you using the openvpn app on Android?
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
Yes
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
You imported the file Frome you Asus router to set up the app?
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
Yes file was imported from router
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
That all seems ok so completely uninstall the spectrum app and reinstall the one on the thread
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
Already tried this. Does VPN client on the router need to be configured?
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
Oh sorry should asked that too yes here is how

https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1008713/#https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1008713/#

You will need to regenerate a VPN configuration file send it to the phone and import it to the VPN app
[Android Apps and Games] pchetney:
Have already done the above to setup OpenVPN server (How to set up the ASUSWRT for VPN Server – OpenVPN) and imported the file. Whatismyip on my android devide(s) shows my home IP when connected with OpenVPN. Not sure what I'm missing, does the VPN Client need to be setup?Does the router need to point to a proxy server?

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Have already done this also.

Thanks for stepping me through this issue.

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Have connected my Nexus 7 onto an outside of my home wifi network with OpenVPN and still have the problem.
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
I sent you a Private Message
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Is there a version of the Spectrum TV app with the similar checks removed? When it was still Brighthouse I modded it to remove the HDMI check and root check, but haven't taken a look at the Spectrum app. I know it actually supports HDMI now...I just want to remove the home network limitation.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
That's what the modded APK does but it still requires a home VPN. It's not possible otherwise.
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Ah, I didn't realize TWC and Spectrum were the same. I know Spectrum was Brighthouse, and Brighthouse was somehow attached to TWC (bought out after a while I believe). I tried the APK from the front page and it said it was out of date. I'll try messing around with OpenVPN on my router. Thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
The latest APK is found on post #923 and works with OpenVPN Connect (at least for me): https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74370849&postcount=923
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Nov. 24 new version out, 5.19.x. The old one is still working, but probably a matter of time till not.
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Is it just me, or have all the channels been available without a VPN the last few days?
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Not for me when on mobile. Haven't tested on wifi. Is it while on both for you?
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
Just over WiFi.
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Weird, now it's working without vpn for me on mobile and wifi, all channels.
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
So I'm using my friend's Spectrum login, we live about 6 miles apart in Queens, NY. We both have Spectrum. The app works fine on my wifi.

My parents live in Brooklyn, also about 6 miles away. They too have Spectrum. The app doesn't work on their wifi.

I'm hoping it's not a fluke, I ended up hooking up my old Roku and using their Spectrum app and the experience is so much better.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Do your parents have TV service? That might be why it's not working when you're there.
[Android Apps and Games] xdatext:
Well, this sounds very useful! genius! :)
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
Now it doesn't work without VPN again. Must have been a momentary glitch. Wouldn't be surprised if they monitor xda to see if hiccups occur.
[Android Apps and Games] ms82xp:
They don't, but neither do I. We have the same internet package.
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Is this being updated anymore? Latest version on front page no longer works (as far as I can tell) - says it needs to be updated.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
It's still being updated, but the first post isn't being maintained.

This is the latest APK that's available that still works: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74370849&postcount=923
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Ah thanks. When I download from that page on my phone it says it can't open the APK, so I downloaded on my PC and uploaded to my Google Drive and it works from there - pretty weird. If this works, I'll try to keep the latest version up to date. It's changed pretty significantly since the last time I modified this APK to remove the root and HDMI checks.
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Ok I'm running OpenVPN on the router which has the associated Spectrum account, and connected to it on my phone via OpenVPN connect, but it saw "We're sorry, live TV is unavailable. Please try again later. DGU-1005 - same error using WiFi or LTE. Am I missing something?
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
That's odd. I don't have anything helpful to mention as OpenVPN Connect + that modded TWCTV APK works fine on my end.
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Ah, I think it's an account issue. My family has a business and a personal account, and I think I was trying to use the business account based off of the wrong network. I'll look into it again tomorrow.
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Ok, I've got all the account issues figured out - I'm running OpenVPN on the host router, and running OpenVPN Client on my PC and on my Moto Z2 Force. It still detects that I'm away from home and limits what channels I can watch - is there some further setup I need to do? Manual IP address or something?
[Android Apps and Games] ytj87:
OpenVPN is tricky to config. Paste some server and client config info in here.
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
The router on the host is a Linksys 1900AC using whatever IP Spectrum gives it, running on TCP port 443 (default was UDP 1194), per some random reddit post I saw. IP range is 172.19.13.2 - 6. I just have the one account created for myself. Here is some info from the config...everything else would be sensitive info, I believe

client

dev tun

proto tcp

remote <actual IP address here> 443

tun-mtu 6000

# fragment 0 can be used to improve performance in some instances but

# breaks compatibility with some Android apps

# fragment 0

mssfix 0

resolv-retry infinite

nobind

persist-key

persist-tun

ns-cert-type server

auth-user-pass

verb 3
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
Have you tried hosting an OpenVPN server from a computer on the network rather than the router itself?

My setup fortunately just involves the OpenVPN server being powered by my NETGEAR R6700, connected via OpenVPN Connect from my Galaxy S7. The moment it connects, all channels are unlocked in the Spectrum app.
[Android Apps and Games] Marco0070:
Here is the Openvpn step by step set up for your router

https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=157327

And this is for an android phone

https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=157331

You also may need to set up a DNS if you don't have a static IP Address

https://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=142585

Following these steps worked perfect for me.

Good Luck
[Android Apps and Games] brandogg:
Hmm, I'll try setting up a DNS name then. That's the only thing I haven't done. Thanks.

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Actually I don't want to spend any money on DNS...I can connect to the router remotely so it doesn't matter if the IP changes...I don't have any problems connecting to the VPN, the only problem is that the Spectrum app *knows* that I'm connected. I should note that I'm trying this on my Moto Z2 Force right now, and it is not rooted, but I don't think that should make a difference since OpenVPN does not require root.

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I believe it's because of the IP range allowed...I can't change it to be the same subnet as my host router, but I'm going to try to manually edit the profile and see if that does the trick. Edit: scratch that, can only change the 3rd part of the IP range...should I modify the regular IP range for the network to match the range for the VPN IPs?
[Android Apps and Games] saulin78:
I modded this version a few weeks ago but had not uploaded it. I guess the previous version is still working too.

https://www.upload.ee/files/7834148/com.TWCableTV-6000000-modded.apk.html
[Android Apps and Games] RonGarvin:
old version is still working great saulin... big thanks for the update and happy new year dude!
[Android Apps and Games] Turbo4V:
Thanks for the tip, I'll give that a try!

UPDATE: As alwaysbless guessed, changing to Finless 2.0 (a 4.2.2 ROM) fixed the problem, thanks so much for the info!!!
[Android Apps and Games] n0ve:
@OP You are the fkn man!! I've tinkered for a while and seen many releases that never worked ( I see now exactly what i missed when decompiling ) You just made my day man, runs amazing 4.2.2 commotio/vanir ROM AK diamond exp 70 kernel. Expect donation soon my friend.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus juiced up more than Roger Clemens via Commotio ROM and DIAMonD AK kernel ;)

Edit : any of you mindless fools requesting things and or ranting, stfu and send this man a donation. Ignorance bothers me and half of you have no clue what the difficulty level of this and the stability of the outcome is perfection.
[Android Apps and Games] alwaysbless:
Might there be a way to also remove the wifi/3g check? I have this running on my android set top box but this app doesn't recognize the Ethernet connection :(
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
Thanks, I'm glad many are benefiting from this :)

Here is a modified version: http://www.mediafire.com/?eh0icg949ezlp15 I don't have an account with them since I'm in a time warner area, so i basically went in blind while removing the root/adb/hdmi checks.... it's most likely that some checks will still be there, so let me know how this works

thanks :)
[Android Apps and Games] CobraGT2000:
Ive got a 1-2sec delay in audio on my Evo 4G LTE with ViperMod3.1.4. Any fix?

Also when i try the VPN method, im connected to the VPN however it complains that im not on my local network.
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
does this happen with other roms? Also try and open up your web browser and go to http://whatsmyip.org and make sure it's the same IP that comes up at your home PCs
[Android Apps and Games] CobraGT2000:
Ok, got the VPN issues resolved. Just flashed CM 10.1/4.2.2 to my Nexus One, i get audio but no video...

I will be trying a diffrent rom on teh Evo 4G LTE to see if i can get that one working.
[Android Apps and Games] nixxofugi:
as far as wingate settings go, after the initial install, what else is required to get this up and running? any services required to be installed ? any additional configuration required ?how about port 80 ? is that all that is required ?
[Android Apps and Games] double1:
Could you give more instruction how to do these two things:

Make sure you configure your router to forward traffic on that port to your machine

as a side note, make sure you assign a static IP on your local machine so your router doesn't get confused
[Android Apps and Games] CobraGT2000:
I have tried the stock rom for the Evo 4G LTE and still have the 1-2 sec audio delay. So appears multiple rom with same issues for evo 4g lte.
[Android Apps and Games] saqc2010:
Trying to see TWC outside of home network

Hi, thank you for the great save for building the app for rooted devices. It saved my life. I wanted to ask, however, of how I can watch it outside of my home network. I read your instructions however, I'm really a noob at this stuff. Is it possible if you can give a detailed explanation of how it can work and/or provide a video of it? I have a NETGEAR router. I'd really appreciate your feed back on this. otherwise, thank you so much for this app!!!!!
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
you should use port 8080, i'll post detailed instructions soon when i get some time

Sure, I'll post more instructions as soon as i get some free time

try these 3:

v1 - http://www.mediafire.com/?ecz9c674l7zfg3l

v2 - http://www.mediafire.com/?drlnevv6lejmd09

v3 - http://www.mediafire.com/?rzrknu2qq5jykvf

Let me know if any of them work better for you and which one is better if any.
[Android Apps and Games] CobraGT2000:
All 3 look/sound the same. All still have the 1-2sec audio delay. Cant really say 1 is better then the other.
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
Can you send me a logcat as the app is running and streaming a channel? open the app, play a channel, then close the app and collect the logcat after that.

It doesn't look promising tho, wish i had an evo 4g LTE to test on :/ hopefully a logcat will reveal the issue.

Also: does this happen with the stock TWC app off the android market?
[Android Apps and Games] CobraGT2000:
Here's the log, I don't think it did, haven't used the stock one in a while since i mostly watch it via VPN while at work. I can check tonight if need be.

Also this does have beats audio so im not sure if that's the cause in the delay or not.

Ok...it seems that the market app does the same thing. :(
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
i see... no i doubt beats audio is causing the issue since i have it on my rom as well... i'll check the logs and see what i can find
[Android Apps and Games] saqc2010:
Further info of seeing it outta home network

Sorry for being stingy and noob about this stuff (thank you though for this app) but Is it possible if you can give a detailed explanation of how it can work and/or provide a video of it? And provide port forwarding info with wingate? I have a NETGEAR router. Thank you! !!!!
[Android Apps and Games] dice:
ok i took a look at your logs and honestly I don't really know what the issue is... for one we use a different memory allocator, you use the newer ION and I'm still using the one from GB.... i only have a couple of suggestions: 1) if you have control over your CPU clock speed then try to set the governor to always be at max speed rather than on-demand.

2) try and disable beats audio... i know i said earlier that it wouldn't be an issue, but i see some errors relating to that in the logs. a rom that doesn't have it would also be ideal.

3) try a rom without HTC Sense... something like CyanogenMod, etc... and let me know if the issue is still the same... let me know if it works with one of those roms.

Sorry i can't be of more help... i'm not an expert at this and just trying my best to interpret what the issue could be... I'll try and test the app on an evo 4g lte at a sprint store,... hopefully i can get something useful from doing it in person... i'll let you know if i find a solution.

As i mentioned previously, I will release more detailed instructions soon.... hopefully by the end of this week if time allows.

Glad you liked the app :)