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[Nexus Player General] limen123:
Thinking of buying a Nexus Player soon since I'm loving the Lollipop ROM on my Ouya but it's not stable and is slow as a turtle sometimes. Does the Player support Marvel Unlimited? It's pretty fun reading comics on the big screen. Even with a Nexus 6, I still have to zoom and squint sometimes because some pages are just so small. It would also be a good media player too, since the Ouya stutters a lot.
[Nexus Player General] TTgowings:
I just SL the Regular Marvel App on my NP running M, and it seems to run just fine, I am DL a Comic to read as we speak and will post some screens.
[Nexus Player General] TTgowings:
Screen Shots from Marvel Comics App on Nexus Player

Here you go, a couple screen shots, this is running on my Nexus Player running M, I couldn't quite figure out how to pinch to zoom, but I'm sure if you played with it enough I'm sure you'd figure it out. You definitely need a keyboard/mouse to use it though.
[Nexus Player General] jupinkorea:
Just tried to access the Sling Tv app on nexus player and I've seen that it needs updating, has anyone got the new apk so I can update it on my box (in Korea so had to sideload it) pretty please with cherries on top :)
[Nexus Player General] 1ad_m12:
I had to sideload Android Device Manager. Only works if you have a mouse/touchpad. Useful to track or find your lost phone since its a stationary device.
[Nexus Player General] phdzor:
is there any data usage app that work on android tv ?
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
Do you still need that latest version or did you manage to find it? https://userscloud.com/mblb0cdi9get

The Fox News app was updated to v2.1.3 today and now supports Android TV. It can be installed on the Nexus Player using Google Play from a web browser.
[Nexus Player General] jupinkorea:
Ahh thanks man!
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
The IPVanish VPN app works on the Nexus Player if you sideload it. Once you log in and connect to a VPN server, you can't press back without being prompted to disconnect from the server but you can work around that problem by pressing the circle (home) button on the Nexus Player remote. This ensures that your device stays connected and you can then load other apps. The BT Sport app also works on the Nexus Player if you sideload it. You'll need a mouse or touchpad to navigate and you'll also need a BT Sport account to log in with and must be connected from a UK-based IP address in order to stream video content. The BBC iPlayer app also works if you sideload it along with the BBC Media Player app but you'll need a mouse or touchpad to navigate and access content.
[Nexus Player General] TheShamsMan:
I've managed to find a couple VPN apps that work with the NP.. But none of them work with Leanback Netflix. Not the regular Netflix app, but specifically the leanback version. Have you tested? I'll try it when I get home.
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
I rarely watch movies so I don't have a Netflix account or use that app but I suppose I could try and see what happens. What exactly do you mean by "doesn't work" with the Netflix app? What am I looking for to determine if it works as expected? Access to the movie catalogue from the country of the VPN server I'm connected through?
[Nexus Player General] TheShamsMan:
Yeah. Sorry. I wasn't clear on that.

While connected to a VPN, Netflix leanback simply won't start. It'll give me a network connection error. If you're able to access any content other than ones based in your region, then it works.

Ahh.. I didn't realize IPVanish was a paid service.. Damn.
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
I'll try it out later today and report back. IPVanish is a paid service but they are one of the fastest and most log-free VPN providers and their prices aren't bad if you search for "IPVanish promo codes" and sign up that way.

https://torrentfreak.com/anonymous-vpn-service-provider-review-2015-150228/
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
I just tried out the Netflix (Leanback) app while connected to an IPVanish VPN server on my Nexus Player. The Netflix app stayed on the opening screen with a spinning red circle for an extended period of time and then said this:

"Netlfix has encountered an error. Attempting to determine problem."

"Couldn't connect to Netflix. Please try again or restart your home network and streaming device. Code: nw-2-5."

It's no big deal to me since I don't use Netflix but I can understand why it would be frustrating to some users.
[Nexus Player General] TheShamsMan:
Yup. It really bugs me. Can't seem to figure it out. The only way I've been able to get it to work is using a paid DNS service. Other than that, nada.

So annoying..

Thanks for try though buddy! I appreciate the test!
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
Hey, it was worth a try. A Smart DNS service such as UnoTelly works for bypassing the Netflix app's geographical restrictions. UnoTelly offers an 8-day free trial and they have a promo where users can extend that trial for a month at a time (up to a maximum of three times) if they mention them in a Facebook or Twitter post. http://blog.unotelly.com/promo/ I know it sounds spam-like but that's just me being honest.

Now that I've tried out Netflix, I'm disappointed that it doesn't offer a vertical stretch / disabled aspect ratio option so that their videos can fill my entire TV screen. That kind of feature is primarily why I've been using Zoom Player on my Windows PCs for years. I suppose that for Netflix, I could try one of my TV's different aspect ratios during playback to see how things look.
[Nexus Player General] TheShamsMan:
Awesome! Thanks for the DNS advice. Trying it out now!

As for Netflix.. Yeah.. It isn't really option filled. You're definitely better off changing the settings on your TV. Bit of a pain in the ass. That said though.. I've never used anything where Netflix didn't fill properly.
[Nexus Player General] TheLoonyRebel:
WatchESPN version 2.3.2 is working great on PAC-ROM 7/21 build here.

Edit: Does seem to force close after a bit but then reloads and lets me get back to the game I am watching. So still some work to be done on ESPN's part but at least it kind of works.
[Nexus Player General] reverenddak:
The latest AT&T Uverse app works well. Needs to be side-loaded, and needs a keyboard/mouse.
[Nexus Player General] rgill420:
has any tried to sideload games like grand theft auto or modern warfare 5 on here, would it work with the ASUS controller?
[Nexus Player General] rgill420:
Can you please post the apk of the dish anywhere app that you are using. I tired with the latest dish anywhere on my ADT-1 and it doesn't even open.

Thanks.
[Nexus Player General] roebling:
An app called HALauncher runs well on Nexus Player, it's quite robust, and it makes almost all apps that run on an Android mobile device playable on my Nexus Player. It supports the Logitech K400 keyboard through an OTG cable, too. And it works well with the latest Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).

Some apps am using via HALauncher are:

Chrome (beta only. Download & install .apk w/ ES File Explorer & open it. If it fails to open, uninstall via Nexus Player Settings>Apps, then open HALauncher again. Chrome (beta) app is still there, click on it and HAL will open it.)

XiiaLive Pro

NOAA Hi-Def Radar

TWiT Pro

PBS (the app menu is portrait-mode only, apparently, and is stretched to fit. But videos play normally)

Hangouts

Adobe Acrobat

Maxthon Browser

Backgammon (Odesys)

BBC News

Duolingo

History

LibriVox

Solitaire

Bloomberg TV+

huluplus

Crackle

Netflix

Not supported:

Puffin

Read more:

https://plus.google.com/communities/109127739150181323593
[Nexus Player General] rgill420:
Does anyone have BEIN SPORTS in the USA working. I have the channel on my dish network account, but when I sideload the app it doesn't ask me to login using tv provider. However, on my iphone, i am able to watch BEIN Sports using my dish network login. Not sure why the Android app does not bring up the provider login page.
[Nexus Player General] xaudiblex:
Heads up. AT&T just realeased a Fire TV version of the Uverse app that is remote control compatible.
[Nexus Player General] jupinkorea:
Evening Everyone, I'm wondering if anyone has the new apk for sling tv, thanks in advance :)
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
Go to http://www.apkpure.com/region-free-apk-download, copy and paste https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sling&hl=en in to the address box and hit the green download button. The latest version of the Sling Television app does location checking so you may want to disable that option in your Nexus Player settings if you're not in the USA.
[Nexus Player General] rocco24:
Thanks for the headsup I tried it myself it works great
[Nexus Player General] BMWPower06:
Does the watch CNN app work on the nexus player?
[Nexus Player General] ryohei47:
5.1.1 broke my ability to press the triple dots slide out options on many of my sideloaded apps (att uverse). Is my best option to fixing this just downgrading?
[Nexus Player General] L0S7M1ND:
Minecraft

Minecraft v 1.12.1 works on the nexus player now. Still not available via the store, & still no leanback launcher icon, but if you sideload it works. :)
[Nexus Player General] Sheikboy:
Has anyone tried porting the Comedy Central app?
[Nexus Player General] satam55:
Vudu has finally upgraded their Android App:

"

VUDU App Release Notes

10/8/2015

VUDU app for Android version 4.1.51

• Fixed crashing when holding tablets in portrait mode.

Also, if you had trouble with Chromecast, please try again!

10/8/2015

VUDU app for Android version 4.1.50

This sequel to the VUDU app is big. Like, Empire Strikes Back big. And it's even approved for one-handed use.

• Completely rebuilt and redesigned for a premium entertainment experience. We weren't kidding when we went up 3 versions.

• Faster, more responsive and more efficient. Choose two. Nah just kidding here. You get all three.

• New navigation menu, which you can find via the burger button. You can also filter and sort by date, genre, Tomatometer? is it just me or you hungry now?

• Auto-magic search suggestions to save you time. And find you some amazing gems. Did you know if you mis-type 'Hobbit' as 'Hobi', the first movie to come up is 'Hobo with a Shotgun'?? That movie is r-e-a-l.

• HD and HDX support (hallelujah!) for select newer, high end devices (Android Lollipop or higher required). So you not only want to upgrade your phone, you NEED to, right?

• Portrait mode for smartphones. We spent a lot of time creepily looking over the shoulders of people using smartphones to figure out how they hold and orient their phones, then used finger-tracking technology to heat-map accessible range of reach on various screen sizes and holding positions before presenting the case and design to the engineering team who then told us they already built it over weekend. Thanks guys.

***Got Dessert?***

You'll need to be on Android Jelly Bean, KitKat, Lollipop or Marshmallow to upgrade.

***Got Downloads?***

We're also using a slick new video format, so if you had any movies and TV shows downloaded to previous versions of the VUDU app, you;ll need to re-download after upgrading. Sorry for the hassle, but we promise it's worth it!

"

Can someone check if the tablet version of the app can be sideloaded on the Nexus Player/Shield TV & can be operated with just the remote?
[Nexus Player General] Sheikboy:
Comedy Central works!

Hey all, went out and bought a Nexus Player. Sideloaded the comedy central app and it works! You need force rotation and a keyboard/mouse combo, but definitely usable.
[Nexus Player General] sa-10:
Microsoft Word

I too would love to have a working Microsoft Word on the Nexus Player..anyone?
[Nexus Player General] TheShamsMan:
Can you link us the APK you used? Thanks brah!
[Nexus Player General] Sheikboy:
This is the APK that worked for me. The Marshmallow update broke some of the functionality for me unfortunately, namely the side menu launcher in most sideloaded apps. You may have better luck though.
[Nexus Player General] BubbaRob1978:
Any chance you can direct me to where I can find the apk? I do not see it in the Amazon App Store on my Nexus Player but can see it on a web search.

Rob
[Nexus Player General] reverenddak:
I copied it from another device (root - /data/app/com.att.android.uverse-1/base.apk), renamed, then installed on the NP over wifi.
[Nexus Player General] Rektifying:
Anyone know if the following work on the Nexus Player?

Fox Now

Watch ABC

NBC

Dish Anywhere

Watch ABC didnt even want to download on my Nexus 6. I had to install the apk manually. It works perfect though.... Stupid.
[Nexus Player General] hoancai:
Does anyone know how to adjust the ProjectM settings? I have mine sideloaded and I'm on 6.0 but can't seem to get to the settings even with a keyboard and mouse. I noticed the screenshot someone posted earlier had a better view of those controls.
[Nexus Player General] xRuisuCepi:
how? what version did you use?
[Nexus Player General] IamPro:
Anyone get AdAway working on 6.0 rooted? Doesn't block ads despite being rooted. Is it the built in YouTube app preventing the adblocking?
[Nexus Player General] iscaela:
AdAway only blocks domain names (hostnames). It's not really effective for YouTube video ads.
[Nexus Player General] Silenus21:
Yes I think for that you'd need the xposed youtube adaway.

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[Nexus Player General] AJZ12:
WD MyCloud Works

Sometimes ES File Explorer doesn't like to properly communicate with my NAS so I tried the WD MyCloud app to obtain access.

I had to use a mouse to log in and to select my default for file types. So far, the Nexus Player remote has worked for everything else. If I notice any other problems, I'll be sure to post them but so far, it works great.
[Nexus Player General] elliwigy:
is it possible to root the stock fugu M build?

i flashed the beta supersu.zip in recovery but it didnt work (actually boot looped)
[Nexus Player General] mondohow:
I haven't done it yet but it looks like you missed a step.

Ref: http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
[Nexus Player General] elliwigy:
will try when i get home as i did miss that step lol
[Nexus Player General] ILuvRice:
Anyone else having an issue with direct TV for tablets app? I side loaded and opened and got to put in my log in creditentials and then it crashes. I rebooted nexus player, force stopped and cleared cache but still no go. Only thing I haven't tried yet was uninstall and reinstall. Going to do that when I get home from work. Just wanted to get some thoughts.
[Nexus Player General] al404:
any flicker app or board game like scramble?
[Nexus Player General] Officer_Dale:
Does the JadooGO app work on the Nexus Player?
[Nexus Player General] Maxpawner:
Lego Batman works with gamepad
[Nexus Player General] pisicuta:
Can we sideload and run Popcorn Time comunity edition, x84, mobile version? Has anyone tried this? It would be good to use it with legit video torrents:) I have read that it works on custom roms..
[Nexus Player General] jasontermechi:
NVM please delete
[Nexus Player General] SkOrPn:
How did you get this to work? I cant figure out how to do it and I don't see any menus to manually add the profile I got from PIA tech support. I installed Noav launcher, just in case I needed a full launcher, but the OpenVPN app still looks exactly the same as it does on the Leanback launcher, lol. What am I missing?

p.s. and yes I know its been a year since you posted this, but VPN is still relevant, lol...
[Nexus Player General] kupony:
I sideloaded torguard vpn (their android app) and it works just fine on nexus player. (obviously casting from phone to nexus player doesn't work when nexus player is connected through vpn - they have to be on the same network).

I also sideloaded directv (for tablets) that works fine. I haven't tried the phone version - I just figured the tablet version might work better on the TV screen.

I also sideloaded watch espn app (shame that it's not native), it works fine - but for yesterday's nfl playoff game it gave me a message that the game has to be watched on tablet or TV... so I ended up casting it from my phone... I guess the app thinks that it's installed on the phone.
[Nexus Player General] SkOrPn:
I got a guide from pia customer tech support for Android but it doesn't work. So I might have to flash the full Android just to get my VPN connection up and running.
[Nexus Player General] kupony:
I played around a bit more with nexus player.

Fox News- the native Nexus app lacks the live TV options (I mean you can click live, but it offers live newsradio and maybe a live episode here and there -- it doesn't offer the whole fox news and fox business news channel like the phone app). So I tried sideloading the phone app from my Nexus 6. Well, weirdly - nexus player installed it - but installed it straight into the leanback launcher and it acts as the native nexus app (meaning once again no live tv). I don't get the deal with broadcasters crippling live tv on the android tv apps. Btw, this is a first time when a sideloaded app behaved as a native app. It actually installs an icon ito the leanback launcher. If I try to launch it from the sideload launcher it crashes though.

CBS Sports - the native Nexus app doesn't offer live streaming of NFL games (hoped to watch superbowl on it). It looks like the phone app doesn't support the live streaming either - one has to have a tablet version. Does anybody have it? Can you please try sideloading and see if it works?

CNN - no native app. Tried sideloading the phone app. It loads but has problem with the "three-dot" menu, can't get into settings and if I click watch live video and pick the cnn stream, the app crashes. Works great on the phone, so it sucks that I can't get it working on Nexus Player.

History - sideloaded from the phone. Works great! Little bit cumbersome.

FoodTV - while nexus player has a nice native app - it lacks live tv (once again why?). So I uninstalled it and sideloaded the phone version, which works great.

Cooking channel - sideloaded from the phone, works great.

NBC - Sideloaded from the phone. I think this has been mentioned already - can't press the "three-button" menu, and thus I can't get to the shows that I want.

Does anyone have a working CNN and/or Fox News (live streaming) app? Maybe a previous version or port from some other device?

Does anyone have the CBS Sports tablet version app?

*most of the sideloaded apps do require a keyboard/mouse (I use k400 plus)
[Nexus Player General] CheCorchete:
I sideload the Crunchyroll app, and works excellent until the last update (I don't know if was the app update or the January security update), but now the app it's seen on portrait mode.
[Nexus Player General] pot315:
Need the flud apk, does it work?
[Nexus Player General] nd4spdviper:
Crunchyroll is available for Android TV, so there's no need to sideload it and the interface is similar to YouTube's
[Nexus Player General] Codename_Falcon:
Can you please post the Disney Movies Anywhere TV apk?
[Nexus Player General] charesa39:
Has anyone tried playing LEGO Scooby-Doo on their Nexus Player? It installs fine, and will start up fine. But when you get to the start screen, you can't select anything (ie Start or Options). I've used my PS3 controller successfully with other games like Mickey Mouse: Castle of Illusion...
[Nexus Player General] charesa39:
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[Nexus Player General] kryddan:
Maybe time to update the OP-post :) ? Must have happend a few things since 2015, right?
[Nexus Player General] Areq_:
Not the community edition, but popcorntime.sh has a working AndroidTV version
[Nexus Player General] Totonno90:
Hi folks! How I can extract featured apps from Android TV Sony?

I can not see these apps in Es File Manager in User Apps or System Apps or Installed in sdcard.

Any suggestion? Thanks

PS : I want Premium Online, Italian app.
[Nexus Player General] xanaxdroid:
DirecTV Now for AndroidTV works fine. Not sure if you're talking about a different DTV app though.
[Nexus Player General] volwrath:
I sideloaded Pocket Casts. It worked fine but needs mouse.
[Nexus Player General] Munkee915:
Yeah thats what I have to do also. But I found if you use the voice command "Go to Plex" it launches the app. Good enough for me.
[Nexus Player General] CrustyMcLovin:
I side loaded BS Player and I can report that it works, mostly. I like this video player because it allows me to play videos on my Windows box across the LAN. The interface is unfortunately hobbled due to the lack of touchscreen interface but simple stuff like open/start/stop/ff/rwd work well enough.

Also you should know this media player will play videos stored in multipart RAR files which is convenient if you have content from bittorrent.
[Nexus Player General] spyderman33:
Sideload Launcher shows my Plex app...

no need to find it that way.
[Nexus Player General] Wozman:
OK so that was using Plex ver 3.5.6.248 I updated last night to the newest version 3.6.2.267 and now my icon has disappeared from the launcher screen and the sideload launcher, but it still works when run manually from apps
[Nexus Player General] Munkee915:
any benefit to updating? I wouldnt mind going back to an older version if it worked and stuck to the home screen. Unless there's some major new feature in the new version.
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
[MENTION=611465]Munkee915[/MENTION] & [MENTION=3830616]eko3484[/MENTION] check out the following post...it will help with loading your app: http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/help/sideloaded-apps-t2948785
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Are you guys using the app from the Play Store? I sideloaded one from the amazon Appstore and I'm seeing the icon and everything. I need to double check the version number though.

Also, I wonder if the devs removed the icon from the home screen once they realized that it was showing up in the sideloaded apps? When I started my app, it was labeled as a "Android TV Preview" version on the startup screen.
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
What is "material browser"? Do you have a link?
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
so, would you say that this app is working or not working? I need to know which list to put it in.
[Nexus Player General] smitty5569:
The app starts up fine and functions nearly flawlessly. The only problem is when you're watching a movie, it randomly stops, the screen goes black and when you try to resume playback it restarts the movie from the beginning. I don't know if that's just a problem I'm having or if other people are having the same issue.

It may just be a problem that I'm having. I'd add it to your list and if more people complain that they're having the same issue then it take out.
[Nexus Player General] codya321:
OP says that xfinity go app doesn't work with lollipop, but it does work. I am using it on my lollipop nexus 7 with no issues at all...
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Which version are you using? Perhaps it was just not working when I tried it that night. I'll try again.

EDIT:

Yep, I just tried this again and it's working. I'll try it again on the player tonight. Thanks for letting us know.
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Thanks for the info, I'll list it under not working. Let us know if anything changes.
[Nexus Player General] codya321:
Im using version 2.4.1.700. I was really hoping to get xfinity go on the nexus player, its my primary way of watching tv...
[Nexus Player General] SpazoQC:
is there a way to uninstall a sideloaded app ?

edit: nvm, I found out
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Yes.

Goto Settings --> Apps

Find and select the app that you want to remove

You should see an "Uninstall" option after selecting the app

(This is actually the only way that I've found to uninstall any app on the NP out of the box so far)
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
My version is 2.4.1.007...are you sure that your's isn't the same?
[Nexus Player General] codya321:
Yea, my bad... 2.4.1.007 for me too. The app works fine, up until trying to play a video...
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Wait a minute. You're saying that you can't play the videos? That's what I meant by "it doesn't work on Lollipop"...a video streaming app that doesn't play videos is essentially good for nothing. However, I did just play a video from it...so it does seem to be working.