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[Nexus Player General] lafester:
I've been playing with this for a couple days and have most everything set up the way I want. I have google voice installed for texting (with my gv number) but am unable to sync my contacts. I assume the required system files are not included in this rom and I would like to add them if possible. Any ideas? gmail seems to have access to my contacts, installed hangouts but it does not, also I am not able to text or call over wifi using hangouts.

sorry meant to post in the rom thread... tapatalk is not ideal on the big screen.

I'll leave this here for now since it is app related.
[Nexus Player General] ChristianJay:
Great list, thanks.
[Nexus Player General] brenstar:
Just side loaded ProjectM music visualizer. I can verify that it works. Its working with google play music, I haven't tested any other player though. You'll need to have a mouse in order to change any settings for it though.

Here is a link to the free version:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.psperl.prjM
[Nexus Player General] jseaton:
Game of Thrones by TellTale works through the web play store, and requires a controller. It creates a legit icon in the Game section.
[Nexus Player General] AndroidTVTech1:
ProjectM Music Visualizer {Now With LeanBack Launcher Code}

As you know already you will not see the top or bottom bar when fully open.

ProjectM Music Visualizer {LeanBack Launcher Built IN} Free Version!

Brenstar my version of the "ProjectM Music Visualizer" give it a test run, it works very well on the Nexus TV Player/ADT-1.

Play Your Music With The Best Visualizer {Like In The Days Of MilkDrop}!

Download here https://plus.google.com/communities/103510820500984874818?partnerid=gplp0 !
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
how did you get those other apps to show up in the leanback launcher?
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Sorry that I took so long posting this. I've been super busy with a new job among many other things. Thanks for taking this on.
[Nexus Player General] coldheater:
does it still work? the link is broken or do u have the Apk that you can send?
[Nexus Player General] brenstar:
Wow, this is awesome. Thanks for sharing it with me.

I'm having an issue verifying my original purchase of ProjectM I got from the play store though (which I sideloaded to the nexus player from my phone, so that is probably why it isn't working). I would gladly throw money at this again just to have daydream mode and the leanback launcher code (and get rid of those ads, which is most important), but when I try to upgrade, I get an error.

[IMG="ProjectM with Lean/Back Code Error"]https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qgNCijCRP-o/VN0IBQBKHbI/AAAAAAAAXnI/YSqOeWE_Pq0/w742-h557-no/IMG_20150212_135832.jpg[/IMG]

Do you know any way to fix this?

Thanks.

EDIT: I figured it out, I found it in the play store, downloaded that apk and installed it and was able to purchase it through that. Although now the leanback launcher code is missing....So how would I go about getting that fixed?

Edit of the edit(I really should troubleshoot things before I post): Nevermind, all I had to do was uninstall the version I got from the playstore and reinstall the version you gave me and it still recognized it as being paid for.

Thanks again for this!
[Nexus Player General] tamanaco:
Just installed BusyBox Pro 25 on my rooted NP, but noticed that even after I reboot the player the Busybox icon does not appear in the Sideload Launcher. I need to go to Settings->Apps->Downloaded apps and select Busybox to run it. Anyone else experiencing this?
[Nexus Player General] etnpnys:
That's completely normal and expected behavior for any app that the developer has not included a Leanback Launcher icon into his/her code.

You can use "Sideload Launcher" to shortcut going all the way into Settings > Apps > Downloaded if you want, but I found that it's still pretty similar to going the "long way" anyway so I'm personally not using it.
[Nexus Player General] tamanaco:
Just to clarify, as I mentioned in my previous post, I'm already using "Sideload Launcher" by Chainfire and the Busybox icon does NOT appear in it. I understand that the app would not appear in the "Leanback Launcher" without additional code for it to do so, but I "expected" it to appear in the Sideload Launcher..
[Nexus Player General] etnpnys:
Ah. I completely missed that. My bad. No idea what's going on there then!
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Good thinking, you could probably do that with dexplorer too!
[Nexus Player General] AndroidTVTech1:
DEXPlorer
[Nexus Player General] Anticrawl:
Question! Does Clash of Clans support controller input or touch input via the Android TV remote? If not... how do I control the game? I need to know because I want to install it on my pop's Nexus Player since he really loves that game.

I appreciate the help!
[Nexus Player General] TTgowings:
I just wanted to Thank AndroidTV1 for turning me onto the Project M Visualizer as I was looking for something in my background for my NP, and along the way I stumbled on your G+ site, so much appreciated for your links and dedication to the Android TV front. It's not been a short or easy road but its certainly finally beginning to be getting there.
[Nexus Player General] sec6:
BBC iPlayer Casting

Just want to confirm that you can cast from the BBC iPlayer app to the Nexus Player. The only thing you have to do to get it working is change a few characters in the build.prop located in the system folder. After rooting, launch ES File Explore from the Nexus Player and within this app, launch the root explorer. Find the build.prop file and click on it and open with built-in text editor. Change the line in the build.prop file that reads: "ro.build.type=user" to "ro.build.type=eng". Reboot. The cast icon will now appear in the iPlayer android app. The video quality is much better than running the sideloaded app.
[Nexus Player General] cheeto:
Side loading Acestream and pushbullet works. It's a good combination to push acestream links to your tv. pushbullet seems to require a mouse (I use droidmote).

https://plus.google.com/114849725703004501866/posts/D3mtNBjc8GV
[Nexus Player General] TTgowings:
Just wished BBC would open it to all regions.
[Nexus Player General] lunigma:
Limbo

Limbo works perfectly. It must be sideloaded.

Limbo has been in the screenshot for the Nexus Player for a while, but hadn't been released until recently.

[IMG="Nexus Player Limbo"]https://www.google.com/nexus/new/images/player/player-entertainment-1024.jpg[/IMG]
[Nexus Player General] MReprogle:
Sorry if this has been asked a hundred times already

But I keep reading that certain people are getting HBO Go to work, and others aren't. I tried, but right after I see the splash screen, the app shuts down with no error message. Is there a trick to getting this up and running?

Also, how in the world do I lock the orientation?
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
these work...

I can confirm that SlingTV works for nexus player (even though they havent officially released it yet)..needs to be side loaded and doesnt require mouse/keyboard

-Disney Anywhere (side-loaded) works as well (all your disney movies bought digitally)

-Dropcam (side-loaded) works ok. Screen is sideways (havent figured out how to turn/orient it; thoughts?)

-Nest (side-loaded )works very well. nothing special no mouse or keyboard necessary

-VUDU (side-loaded) works as well (need keyboard/mouse on first load/login, after that just use the remote)

-Hangouts (side-loaded) works for me and I can send messages BUT I cant do video chats. Anyone know a good webcam that works with the NP?

For those interested, I dont use an OTG cable/usb drive to sideload the apps. I use ES Explorer and then access them from Google Drive within ES Explorer.
[Nexus Player General] Union2010:
MLS Soccer

The MLS app must be sideloaded, but plays fine. A mouse is helpful for setup, especially if you are an MLS Live subscriber.
[Nexus Player General] linebacker71:
Sling TV is not working as of today. I downloaded and installed the APK from the Google+ Chromecast community last month and it worked flawlessly..... until today. I am sure there will be a new working version released shortly.
[Nexus Player General] blinksilver:
I think the unleashed kernel allows for usb Camera/Audio
[Nexus Player General] xaudiblex:
I just watched a marathon of Chopped 30 minutes ago so it should be working. Have you tried this apk? http://webapp.movetv.com/player/firetv/sling.apk
[Nexus Player General] bsara:
Use "Set Orientation" (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.googlecode.eyesfree.setorientation). Works like a charm.
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
Correct, you have to use the right version of the SlingTV apk to get it working. Since I got one of the early sign-ups for the service they emailed me the original APK which still works well (cant post the link to it here bc I dont have enough posts :-/). I hoping they release a native app for the NP soon since the xbox was announced yesterday.
[Nexus Player General] lafester:
Any luck with xfinity yet?
[Nexus Player General] jcarlm:
You can still post a url in text
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
That fixed my dropcam app problem, now it shows it in landscape mode. Thanks!

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here is the link for slingtv, this last week my original version from the beta trial emails stopped working. Someone much smarter than I modified it so it doesnt check for device_match within the apk; enjoy:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0KPvZ6zopWmlYdDFxeDBZVTQ/view?usp=sharing
[Nexus Player General] Zranz:
Bittorrent Sync

Can anyone tell me if Bittorrent Sync works well on the Nexus Player? Either by web install or sideload?

And how does it behave when syncing with your personal computer or sharing? Does the Nexus Player switch to sleep mode after a while and closes all connections, or it keeps them on until it has finished downloading??

Thanks!
[Nexus Player General] mickliq:
Might be a silly question (I did do a quick search) - how did you get yours apps to drop down to a 2nd row like that? Mine scroll to the right forever?
[Nexus Player General] uktechguru:
Try side loading quick reboot and then reboot you np. That's how mine dropped to a second line. You can download from this link

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B74pS2tbwueaNEdFQzJqU2ZFT00/edit?usp=docslist_api
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
WatchESPN can be used on the Nexus Player. It is however painful. You cannot navigate to any of the items below the very top bar, but using the top bar you can select the search icon and type in games you are looking for or you can select the menu icon in the top left and then navigate down (by counting clicks as you can't see what you are highlighting).

I am not arguing with post, but just letting people know you can use the app, but it is very painful.

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This is a great list and very useful.

I know others have mentioned it, and I am not sure if your original post can be edited.

I think Google Drive really needs to be added to your "Apps that must be sideloaded and work well" list. It is the most useful app to add to the Nexus Player. That is the easiest way to get new apk's to the device. IMO it is a must have app.

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I can confirm John NES Lite - NES Emulator works and can be installed directly from the play store.

this forum will not let me post a link.

This emulator will allow you to map game controls to whatever buttons you want. It can be played with only the nexus player standard remote but it is much better with the nexus player gamepad.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
Is anyone using this spreadsheet? It doesn't have most of the apps discussed in this thread listed, but this is a much better way to keep track of apps. Reading through this 30 page thread is a difficult way to figure out what apps work.

Edit: I see that there are more apps there than I thought. Someone had turned on some sort of filtering and it was hiding many of the rows.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
This is great!

I can also verify this app works. It is a bit awkward to navigate around, but it can be done.
[Nexus Player General] uktechguru:
I use the app send anywhere to transfer files over to the nexus player.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estmob.android.sendanywhere

Sideload to the np via play store in chrome or internet browser and install on np and phone. It should show up on the np on the main page like play store, if not use chainfire's sideload app.

Orientation is fine on np. Easier to send direct to the np rather then upload to google drive or something and then download to your np. It saves the files in the download folder on np which you can access using root browser or es file explorer.
[Nexus Player General] Bejbe01:
Little big adventure works great with gamepad
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
I was also able to install Plex from the Play Store via a web browser.

I have a question for the others that are also using Plex (non-Plex Pass) on the NP...

When I use it I cannot find a way to view my media sorted by folder. I have the same version of Plex on my phone and it gives me that option. The one on the NP seems to be in a TV mode and will not let me change it out of that. The one my phone allows me to switch the display mode from mobile to TV.

I have so much media (home videos) that not be able to sort by folder makes it very difficult for me to find anything.
[Nexus Player General] uktechguru:
Plex on the np is only a media receiver. It won't access any stored data. You would need to steam to the np with your phone or laptop or other device.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
I understand this. That is what I am doing.

I have the media stored on my pc (plex server) and organized into folders. When I use Plex on other android devices I can sort the media by folder, but on the NP it will not let me sort by folder. I can only view all of my media in one big group ordered by date. Having hundreds of videos it is very difficult to sort through them when I can't view them by folder.
[Nexus Player General] uktechguru:
Ah right I see. Apologies for misunderstanding. Have you tried looking in the Plex forum https://forums.plex.tv

Maybe there's an answer there.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
I am unable to get NBC Sports Live Extra to play any video. I have a mouse and can install and navigate around in the app with the mouse, but when I try to play any video (live or replay) I get nothing.
[Nexus Player General] zen1979:
tasker

Hi have u managed to get past the disclaimer screen on tasker with a mouse as I haven't been able to
[Nexus Player General] etnpnys:
Plex on the NP is locked into TV mode, which inexcusably strips us of so many options that it's frustrating. You can edit the Plex app's XML to make changes to most of the options and even unlock the phone layout if you want, but then you're dealing with an entirely NEW set of issues. :rolleyes:
[Nexus Player General] Vic George 2015:
Crossy Road works when sideloaded, but you must also have orientation lock activated so that it works in landscape mode.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
Is there a link to learn what info to change in the XML file?

I really don't want to do this, but I really want to be able to sort by folder :)
[Nexus Player General] etnpnys:
Check out this thread, with this post in particular. It's how I resolved my audio sync problems on an older build, but we now have a newer version. I'm sure the file is still there in the same spot, and you can toy with all the settings you want in there I believe... I just made the changes I wanted and restarted the app to address my audio - I didn't play around with anything else.

https://forums.plex.tv/index.php/top...blem/?p=833657
[Nexus Player General] Vic George 2015:
BTW, Onlive is going to be a worthless app because the service is shutting down for good on April 30.
[Nexus Player General] Vic George 2015:
BigStar Movies can be sideloaded straight from Google Play.
[Nexus Player General] xaudiblex:
Movies By Flixster can be installed directly from the Google Play store to the Nexus Player without any hoopla. However, the icon doesn't show up on the leanback launcher and it kind of works with the remote but much easier to navigate with a mouse...
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
Has anyone played with any weather apps on the NP?

It would be really nice if you could have weather widget on the home screen.
[Nexus Player General] Zranz:
I would like to ask if anyone can try the app Sync from Bittorrent Inc., and see if it works properly. It works as a Dropbox with unlimited number of files and sizes, and syncs your online folders that are configured to do so. It also has sharing capabilities with other Sync users.

play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bittorrent.sync

I find it would have great potential in the Nexus Player, and before buying one I would like to know if it works in it... Can it be installed either by web install or sideloaded? How does it behave when syncing with your personal computer or when sharing? Does the Nexus Player switch to sleep mode after a while and closes all connections, or it keeps them on until it has finished downloading?

Thanks for the help!
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
All I can tell you is that it cannot be installed via browser play store. It would at a minimum require apk and sideload.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
So Fox Sports Go will let you install to the NP straight from the Play Store (via web browser). It runs on the NP but when you try to signed into your cable provider it doesn't show the logos of the cable companies. I can't get it to let me log in. Having a mouse doesn't help.

Very odd that it lets you install from the Play store and seems to function except for authenticating.

Obviously it is useless if you can't log in so you can stream anything.
[Nexus Player General] lse4:
Does anyone know if the direct TV app works?
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
updated slingtv apk

updated sling tv apk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4L0KPvZ6zopNmJYZWpOeWMwNHM/view?usp=sharing
[Nexus Player General] daddy.dominator:
es file loader

es file loader will not install on my np

it says not compatable with my device

i just bought a 2nd np

the first one never had a problem

2nd one wont let me install it

is there any other ways of putting it on

side loader will install but no es file loader

or is there another app to use besides es file loader that will work with the np
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
is unknown sources checked in the settings menu?
[Nexus Player General] daddy.dominator:
yes it is

it wont let me install nothing from a web browser

all apps say the same thing

i noticed it since the update to 5.1
[Nexus Player General] xaudiblex:
bsara, can you update the list to include Amazon Prime Instant Video as working when sideloaded?
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
ES Explorer is just the recommended file explorer because its free and popular. As long as you get any file explorer should be good.

I would jump on a computer and go to the play store (signed in under the same account as the NP) and search for all file explorer type apps and find one that lets you install it to the NP. Let us know what you find.

Mine has 5.1 and I was able to uninstall/reinstall ES Explorer. :-/
[Nexus Player General] Spades2006:
can anyone confirm if Spotify works? if it does i think i will preorder a Razer Forge.
[Nexus Player General] scorpio16v:
One short question.

As I understand, the apps in the first post, stated as " Apps available on Play Store via web browser " should be marked as compatible for nexus player and should be pushed automatically to the player, if I choose install ?

I asked, because none of the apps are marked as compatible.

I'm located in Germany. Is it a regional restriction of the playstore ?

Even the "AnExplorer" file manager isn't shown anymore in the store after I did the 5.1.1 firmware update. It was available at first boot of the NP.
[Nexus Player General] aggiemarine07:
Last time I tried Spotify on the NP, it was very buggy/unstable. I was able to install it but just not use it at all. Not sure how it works now.
[Nexus Player General] rogosteve:
Seems that Google restricted this on most apps, adb install apps to circumvent.
[Nexus Player General] treezy26:
How would one go about doing that?
[Nexus Player General] M3drvr:
Can anyone get microsoft word or excel for tablet to work? Would be really awesome! I get the message that your processor doesn't meet minimum requirements when trying.
[Nexus Player General] Gooogle Studios:
Google Hangouts?

Is the Google Hangouts app compatible with the Nexus Player?
[Nexus Player General] zenxaero:
Popcorn Time

Popcorn time works on Nexus Player
[Nexus Player General] mr_billionaire:
With a mouse
[Nexus Player General] Vernon01:
Both Rtype games and Sideload launcher can be download from Nexus Player directly
[Nexus Player General] Cperrry1:
Transfer files to nexus player via wifi

I could not figure out how to download showbox to nexus player after 5.1 update, which took away chrome browser and es file manager, then I stumbled onto this app on the play store, "All-share & air-lauch". With this I was able to send showbox wirelessly to my nexus player. I also found if you purchase An Explorer pro file manager from google play using your browser you can can download it to your nexus player.

Hope this helps those trying to send files to the nexus player from your devices.

Charles
[Nexus Player General] jcarlm:
Use those all share apps to install Google drive.
[Nexus Player General] famousnj:
Directv

Has anyone tried directv app on nexus player?
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
So you can now install Amazon Instant Video on the NP! I haven't played with it much but it did install and run it. It also shows up in the standard launcher ribbon. More info in this thread. Apparently the APK was taken off of a Sony TV (which runs a version of Android TV).

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/general/sony-tv-apps-amazon-instant-video-apk-t3107309
[Nexus Player General] Sgt.JimmyRustles:
Sadly they blocked it. Don't even bother using it right now.

On the Plus Side, I updated the compatible Games section with with Sonic 2! Works beautifully with a controller!
[Nexus Player General] GabbyWC:
That app works if you sideload it but you'll need a mouse or an Android app like DroidMote installed to navigate through the menus.
[Nexus Player General] whiteonrice04:
I don't have prime and haven't purchased a video yet but it still appears to be working for me. Lets me browse around and watch trailers. I will have to rent one and see if it works.
[Nexus Player General] xaudiblex:
Apps Directly on Play Store:

(Updated List)

Sling TV (Leanback Launcher Icon)

Fox Sports Go (Leanback Launcher Icon) [Update: WORKS!]

CBS News (Leanback Launcher Icon)

Flixster (No Leanback Launcher Icon & having problems streaming videos from my connected account)
[Nexus Player General] Cperrry1:
I was able to sideload Mighty text to the nexus player. Works great. When I get a text message I get a popup window that allows me to see and reply to my text messages while im on my home screen. I can also send text messages from the nexus player using mighty text.

Still testing to see if when im watching netflix or playing a game if the popup window will appear.

Okay, showbox, google play movies and youtube continue to play in the background while i'm able to see and reply to text. Netflix and video games pause.

Also able to use nexus remote to enter text.
[Nexus Player General] Yoshiofthewire:
The update to Airdroid mean you NEED a mouse as they completely broke navigation
[Nexus Player General] roebling:
XiiAlive is my go-to app for discovering and playing streaming audio. And it works well on Nexus Player!