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[LG G Watch] Apoplectic1:
I've got the OTA file on my watch, but I cannot flash it since I am rooted, and I have a custom recovery. What I want to know is, how does one get that file out of their watch onto a computer, and how would I go about putting it into a flashable zip?
[LG G Watch] prototovsky:
The OTA should be a package named update.zip, I think you can flash this package directly from recovery. I´ve uploaded my update.zip on this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/g-watch/help/5-0-2-update-lwx49k-t3034438

I´ve tried to flash throught TWRP and it does not work, maybe from stock recovery...
[MX Player] capo489:
So I use showbox constantly and today there was an update and now I can no longer use showbox with all cast it made me download mx player. OK so no problem but there is no casting option for mx player? What kind of a mobile player doesn't have casting options these days? I even bought the premium one hoping that there was a casting option on that. I hope I'm doing something wrong but please I want to be able to cast movies to my roku and my chromecast and now I can't and what's worse I can't even use showbox anymore.
[MX Player] CDB-Man:
MX Player doesn't yet support casting; I'm not sure why Showbox would select MX Player as the default. If anything, you should ask the developers of Showbox why they would make such a change.
[MX Player] Jdmccall02:
showbox mx player work around

I have a fix it's not perfect but it works. Open showbox and click download for the movie you want once it is downloaded open your file manager then internal storage and locate showbox folder. Once in that folder long press the file you downloaded it will be an mp4 file, select move then move to your video folder on device. After it is complete open allcast and select device then choose gallery and find the video, then you can play the movie on your supported device. I start downloading the next movie I want to watch in showbox in the background while watching the one that I just completed. Its not simple but it works
[MX Player] peterasimpson:
Nope you're doing nothing wrong. There is in fact no Chromecast support built into MX Player which I for one think is absolutely crazy. The developer of MX Player keeps banging on about transcoding which I for one think is a ridiculous excuse considering how any other apps on the Play Store supports Chromecast casting...
[MX Player] vivan000:
How is it crazy? Casting and playing video are completely different tasks that have nothing in common. You don't expect ftp-server functionality from media player, right? And chromecast is exactly the same thing.
[MX Player] ebsy2000:
work around

I've had exactly the same problem, but what I came up with was to play using MX player on device but then go to Chromecast app and cast screen, this works, the only problem is that it plays on the device as well as the TV, but it works. If you have lollipop you can cast screen from the settings menu also.
[MX Player] The_White_Hatter:
Use The Chromecast App

We are all used to just bypassing the Chromecast App using a myriad of casting applications, with Allcast being the front runner, to push our videos from various sources. Thanks to the developer of a certain app...we were forced to download MX Player which eliminates casting abilities. I say...hahahaha..

JUST GO TO YOUR CHROMECAST APP....MENU...MIRROR SCREEN.

Watch the video through MX Player... But let the Chromecast connect to your device to mirror what you are seeing.bit works flawlessly....just watched Interstellar
[MX Player] Jdmccall02:
done with showbox

I just installed HD cinema APK and it works beautifully with allcast. So for me so long showbox. Easy to switch apps
[MX Player] hmemon:
#9

There is no chromecast support built into mx player. However within mx player, if you click on the three vertical dots (the settings) on the top right of the player, then tools, and then share. You are able to share the current video playing, for example to allcast or localcast which allows you to stream to your chromecast. That was one of my workarounds for the annoying partnership between showbox and mxplayer. One other way was by installing an older version apk of showbox, which is perfectly fine apart from the fact that it requests for you to update the app every time you open the app.

I just think that HD Cinema doesn't have nearly enough content as showbox. Especially the tv shows, where HD Cinema is quite behind. That is just what I think. Please let me know if there's anyone who is using any other apps to watch their movies and tv shows.

I hope I helped :)
[MX Player] behelit:
Barely any devices support screen casting, so this is not a viable solution.

and I don't know wtf Jdmccall02 is on about, how does HD cinema help when you can no longer choose which app to stream to.. I'm guessing you haven't updated.

If you go back to an old version of showbox, you get the 'this video is available yet' problem on 90% of the videos.

Going to 1 star mx tards
[MX Player] dieselstation:
I don't know if you've seen this yet.. but here's a fix from the developer of Allcast. I tried it and it works.

http://www.reddit.com/r/showbox/comments/2xeiwi/growbox_a_solution_for_not_being_able_to_cast/

1. Uninstall MXPlayer

2. Make sure you install Growbox and run that first.

3. Make sure you install the beta version of Allcast (the one in the link on Reddit).

3. Showbox will now ask you which app you want to stream with.. choose Allcast.
[MX Player] martinisok:
Already tried that fix and it works also I reinstalled mx player (1.7.32) and it still works.
[MX Player] fas999:
showbox fix

I have tried the same instruction after installing growbox app its all working big thanks to big man who developed growbox and to the man who shared it good work guys.

BIG Thanks
[MX Player] masterpfa:
So far I think the most practical option is to install the version available online 3.84.

As yet, no issue found with the older version but with multiple benefits.
[MX Player] leon sprouse:
older versions

With older versions like 3.84 you get "video unavailable" with ALL new movies and shows.
[MX Player] CDB-Man:
Now here's a good idea.
[MX Player] jennyo:
Uninstall mx player and download and growbox! Works as before!!!
[MX Player] Skyap:
Open in MX and then share

I always used LocalCast directly from ShowBox to cast to my Chromecast so I was a bit miffed when it started only playing in MX Player, but I just read on Reddit that if you let it open in MX Player, whilst it doesn't have a cast option, you can then click the options menu and 'share' then you'll get the option to open the stream in Local Cast or Allcast or whatever you choose to use and it apparently works a treat.

I'll be trying this tonight.

Does anyone know why Showbox did this though?
[MX Player] scott2hoty624:
I had same problem I now use Firefox download Firefox beta for roku and your phone you can send any mp4 video from your phone to your roku the Firefox app will hold ten videos on your roku so you can push videos to you roku without playing them on your phone cue video the push screen then send to device I use watchseried.to for any TV programming and ultra-vid.com for movies ultra gets movies before most VIP movie sites the best links that work with roku vodlocker,videoweed,vidtome,best streams,movshare,now video vshare,videgg,goog,le,faststream hope this helps I paid £50 for my roku and can watch anything on the net for free no hastle hope this helps
[MX Player] rsmiff:
Perfect! Installed and it casts. Thanks!
[MX Player] kevs465:
How to cast showbox to Chromecast alternative

I was having problems since showbox upgraded and couldn't use local cast anymore. What worked for me was to uninstall MX player and then download and install Grow box APK from Google and then when selecting external player on showbox,local cast will appwar
[MX Player] Rosgem:
I cannot get Showbox to play anything other than The Imitation Game (,BubbleUpnUp and AllCast). No matter what other movie I select, it is The IG that plays, although I have played it all the way through once. I then tried to play other films on CartoonHD and TV Portal, and both streamed The Imitation Game. Should I just start over by uninstalling these apps and reinstalling?

I turned to Showbox because Genesis and 1Channel both can not stream without constant drubbing. No stops and starts on Showbox. I sure would like it to work.
[MX Player] kevs465:
I would certainly try uninstalling showbox and all cast and MX player if you have it and download local cast and grow box Apk,I find local cast better.
[MX Player] MrPez:
growbox not working

I've downloaded showbox and want to stream to my tv. I downloaded growbox and allcast but why I try and play to external player in showbox I still get the message to download mx player. If I follow the link, the play store thinks mx player is installed, so it is doing something right, but showbox doesn''t recognise it. Weird thing is, it worked once randomly! Any ideas?
[MX Player] kevs465:
I would uninstall all cast and install local cast ,work for me
[MX Player] MrPez:
Sstill the same...
[MX Player] kevs465:
All I did was make sure MX player was uninstalled, downloaded grow box Apk and downloaded local cast
[MX Player] MrPez:
Restarted my phone and now it works! Don't get !
[MX Player] onunez177:
Download growbox

By downloading growbox it would let you play the movie but I think you have to uninstall mx player since when you download growbox it will show mx player install.. Good luck..

Ps.. I had the same problem and this is how I fix it..
[MX Player] asyiq16:
Is there any easier way to make showbox download in background like having xposed modules or something
[MX Player] 46ronnie:
The problem I find myself with, is that after doing the whole MX player and Growbox thing, it does play but instead of what I am watching being 40 mins the programme is only 4 mins, same story on a film, was supposed to be nearly 2 hours, growbox had cut it to 13 mins
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
So it's a showbox issue...?
[MX Player] Mars30:
Haven't been on shoebox for awhile did the download and it's not bringing up any of my players. I usually use bubbleupnp
[MX Player] Thirumalai.K:
I have tried showbox & everything seems to be working. You have to select other android player. It will open the video in MX.

Note: In many videos showbox has split the video into multiparts & passing a playlist. So, using the subtitle is nearly impossible rightnow when you watch the video directly from showbox.
[MX Player] williamkane016:
You can use any other alternatives of Showbox app instead, in case it does not work for you. The cinema box is a good alternative for it, or you may even use Cartoon HD. By the way, are you using the Showbox latest version? Sometimes the older versions fails to work
[MX Player] linda04:
When you face any issue with showbox just go with alternative app terrarium tv better than showbox,Megabox
[HTC Excalibur] rocky2:
I have bluetooth stereo headphones that I use with my Dash. My problem is that everytime I turn off the headphones and turn them back on, they forget they are paired with the Dash, and I have to repair them. is there something I can do to fix this? Does it have anything to do with the 0000 I always enter?
[HTC Excalibur] oplitic:
As soon as something is turned off, it's unpaired. There's no connection if it's off. Just like a bluetooth headset.
[HTC Excalibur] rocky2:
But I can turn off my phone and my bluetooth headset; turn them back on; and they remain paired.
[HTC Excalibur] oplitic:
I don't know about the internals of them but I would think that the firmware on the headphones hasn't reset cause you turned them off and then back on.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] praveenjainkumar:
Hello,

I am reviewing a lot of VR Headsets available on the Amazon, considering the fact that Samsung Gear VR costs $200 and all the VR Headsets will just have a focal lens and a plastic body, i didnt want to invest 200$. If anyone know or already using any of the VR Headsets other than samsung vr, please post your reviews and information.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] papped:
Technically it has some button controls and a touch panel as well.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] ResleyZ:
I wouldn't just buy a $150+ headset at all right now.

I'd suggest to give Google Cardboard a shot. It's a great entry level 'VR Headset'.

Also, using a bluetooth keyboard/mouse makes navigation easy no matter which headset you have.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] Cubfan99:
I got the Gear VR which I returned after paying like $12 for the bigger cardboard version on Amazon. The Gear VR is elegant and cool, but it's not an item worth $200 for what it does right now. The Cardboard is good enough to experience some of what I need. I imagine someone will do one in fancier plastic eventually.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] atcach:
There are some chineese plastic alternatives that looks great ! You can also get one printed in a 3d printer http://www.durovis.com/opendive-howto.html
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] hohoXD1233:
It's not just $200 for a plastic body and lens. Optics are superior, you can control the phone within the headset, the headset has its own high quality sensors, a lot more comfortable, and it has its own exclusive content which I find much better + all the cardboard content, that's not to mention the paid store which will come soon and maybe even positional tracking eventually, overall nothing else out now comes close. Having said that, I also got the standard Google Cardboard and it does serve as a good entry point into VR for very cheap, lack of straps wasn't too big of an issue since you're mainly using it for a few minutes at a time.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] morphine_s2:
Cheap VR that works with a case on

I would like to share my recent purchase of a VR headset. It is not expensive and the design is very simple. I would say it is a bit step up from google box.

3 components: a Bluetooth controller, goggle and phone tray.

1. The goggle is comfortable and not heavy even with your phone attached to it. It leave a goggle mark, hahahaha.

2. The lenses are not coated with anti glare but it would be nice to have it. Because it does improves the clarity of the image on the screen. It has adjustable lenses and uses simple mech. So basically you just have to move the device forward or back( it made the screen smaller or larger) and left or right( it adjust your pupil distance so you do not experience double images).

3. The goggle comes with a tray that slides into a small opening on the side and it is advertised to hold any phones (damn true indeed). It uses a spring tension to hold Note 4 instead strapping it in place. Similar to selfie wand except it is made from a thin plastic. Honestly, I did not like the design because it has to be stretched so far out and it barely fits Note 4 (with or without the cushions provided). I makes you feel like stretching an elastic band to it's breaking point and you know it will break now or later. So I already started to decided what to do about it when it breaks till I tried sliding my entire phone with case on. Guess what it fits perfectly. It is not a snug fit at the same time it does not have any gaps that allow the phone to move or giggle :). So far I do not have any issue with it after hours of usage. The big plus is that the visual divider stays at the center of the goggles. Im like whattttttttt are the chances of that happening. : ) So lucky me and now Im going to share that with you guys. : ) Oh btw shipping is fast as well, 6 business days for it to arrived my home.

http://www.amazon.ca/SUPCASE-Full-body-Protective-Protector-Resistant/dp/B00MP3P0VE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449752403&sr=8-1&keywords=supcase+note+4

http://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0176S0D4Q/ref=pe_386430_30332290_TE_3p_dp_1
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] wingmanjd:
Just my 2¢,

I bought the Gear VR off of Ebay for $140, and the experience is jaw dropping. Ive also ordered a Cardboard set, so I'll compare them and update.

As for the VR set, I believe it has superior head tracking, as well as an external track pad for navigation. Google cardboard relies upon the phone's sensors, which aren't as precise, and only has a single actuator (typically a magnetic slider or button).
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] geonahta:
I have both. Don't waste your money on the cardboard. The GVR is so much better that the cardboard seems like a badly assembled science project.

The extra sensors do help a lot. And then it is not just about the hardware. The ecosystem that Oculus and Samsung have created is really worth it. Or wait till you upgrade to some other samsung device and then get the 100$ version.
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] lukasz:
Did anybody tried to figure out if new Samsung GearVR (edition 2015 for 99 USD) which is by default compatible with S6, S6+, Note 5, may in fact also work with Note 4?

Size of S6+ is almost the same as Note 4, so physically it should fit. It would be great to find the "mod" for note 4 which will allow to "mimic" that is Note 5.. and use it with this new GearVR....
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] d4rkkn16ht:
I bought Gear VR (Note 4 Innovator Edition) for less than USD 125 & it's awesome.

I compared it with Cardboard.....It is Night & Day different.

The Immersive feeling, the experience....everything is WAY BETTER when using Gear VR.

I play some games (4) on Gear VR & it's very comfortable, way MORE COMFORTABLE compared to Cardboard.

I tried a few more games for Cardboard & NONE of them nearly as comfortable as Gear VR games (I get nauseated only after a few seconds of playing any Cardboard games that I tried.....6 games).

The only Gear VR game that I tried & it made me nauseated is Temple Run.

Movie experience is also the same. Cardboard movie screen seems to have a tendency to "move" to the right very slowly so I have to re-orient the screen many times.

All of Cardboard experiences stutter a lot due to lack of additional sensors.

So IMHO my USD 125 is well spent :D

NOTE: We can use Gear VR to control Cardboard apps (including the button) with the help of Gear VR Cardboard App
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] wingmanjd:
Is there a non-root way to run cardboard apps in the Gear VR that doesn't involve putting stress on the microUSB connection?
[Galaxy Note 4 Accessories] lukasz:
For all those interested in the GearVR for Note 4 - please read http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64424147&postcount=55

Please post comments there, also I am looking for somebody knowing the details of the rom needed to run GearVR on the N910C (Exynos) custom roms (like NOT-I V14 or V17.1 or Wanam rom for N910C, as for now it is only confirmed to work on the stock 910F version (Snapdragon lollipop 5.1.1)
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
Hey guys, just a quick thread.

I think this phone needs more LB support. Has anyone even tried a bypass method for us with LB to be able to flash custom kernels? I know back when I had a Bell Motorola Atrix there was a hack that gave us the ability to unlock our bootloaders. Why aren't we trying to find one for this phone?

I understand that those with LB can't use the official method for unlocking the bootloader, but is there not a hack we could work towards? Has anyone even tried to unlock the LB Xperia Z2? There must be a way.

Besides that, I also think it would be good to have more LB support in android development. For example a CM11 that can be used on LB devices. I'm currently running Miui 4.4.4 and it supports both LB and UB.

Cheers

Update:

The best way to support LB is to have a rom version that uses the stock kernel. Hopefully this is what happens moving forward with the release of a sony lollipop update.
[Xperia Z2 General] B0ttM4nn:
I think I saw from some other threads that the reason why we can't work towards unlocking non-unlockable bootloaders is because we need to break sony encryption or something like that?

I don't know, sorry.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
We are at the peak of Locked Bootloader Support.

We cant do anything more unless someone wants to spend so much time to do so.

Cracking sonys bootloader encryption results essentialy in an unlocked bootloader hence thats somewhat pointless

We cant unlock a non unlockable Xperia unless as said the encryption is cracked

And sonys encryption is almost FBI level and it may even vary per Z2

Cm11/12 on locked bootloader is possible but its extremly complicated and setting up a rom like such on LB is complicated too

You have to root your device, install a custom kernel to the fotakernel given that its not bound by the bootloader then we have to make a modified rom which reboots the fotakernel then the custom rom that matches
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
Currently rooted with recovery on miui v5 android vers 4.4.4. Where is this custom kernel for LB, and why has it not been implemented yet in such a fashion?
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
-_-

This is EXTREMLY HARD TO DO. I doubt anyone has the Patience or time to try this

Its possible via this method.
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
Best to wait for OTA lollipop update then?

If it were standardized, say if CM11/12 took on the responsibility of releasing a LB rom, would it not make the process easier for everyone else?
[Xperia Z2 General] avercros:
Just do the same as me, sell the phone and buy another brand like motorola or something like that.

But nobody wants a Z2, hard to sell as hell.
[Xperia Z2 General] o0 Matt 0o:
Or just do your research and don't get a locked device.
[Xperia Z2 General] pec0ra:
Actually I think it shouldn't be too difficult to install cm11/12 on LB. There is a method which has worked now for some months on the Xperia SP which let you run any ROM on the stock kernel. I think these modified for LB ROMs load a custom ramdisk at a late point in the boot process. I'm not familiar with the way it works but I guess with some reasonable work amount it might be doable for the Z2 too. If someone is willing to try to port it pm me, I can provide you with the usernames of the people who made it on the XSP.
[Xperia Z2 General] avercros:
Yep, you are right.

Mine was a gift, and I'm not totally happy with this phone.
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
Or actually solve the problem instead of avoiding it.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Your saying it like something can be done about it.

Sorry but a non unlockable bootloader would need some devs as good as the FBI
[Xperia Z2 General] ptmaniac:
The easiest way is to change your phone to an unlock BL allowed: yes one.

If it was easy to run custom kernels on a LB , having an UB or LB would be practically the same...

I also have an unlockable phone, but it's my own fault for not researching better before buying the phone. i never had sony phones before, i should have researched more. Since the security of the z2 is very high i'm not expecting to run customs kernels anytime soon, if i ever need it it'll try to sell my phone and buy an unlocked one...
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
So what about this? Why not just give it a shot for CM11/12?

As I said previously I'm currently running Miui on 4.4.4 and it gives you an option for locked or unlocked bootloader in the Aroma installer.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
miui is stock based hence why it works on LB

Its extremly hard to get any custom kernel to run on a device to have it work on LB as said its pointless bugging people about it.

Oliver and letama are rhe ones behind CM10 for Xperia S

Is far as i know they have a smaller custom kernel in /system Most of the rom uses the stock kernel i think.
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
Extremely hard, sure. Has anyone actually tried? Have you tried?

That's what this thread is about.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
Thats how we know its hard

Maybe someone else with different ideas can but i know a decent amount of people cant.

Atleast that we tried
[Xperia Z2 General] Magnetox:
Ok. I'll be waiting for the official lollipop update + kernel for cool roms. Fingers crossed that someone cracks the sony code as well.

Cheers.
[Xperia Z2 General] Envious_Data:
I think 42 years of brute force testing is how long it should take i thinm.

Unless someone can get a lucky catch.