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[Nexus Player General] Kovs:
That defeats the purpose of having 1 device that can do it all.

Maybe with the new sony android tv's coming out we will have another crack at it...
[Nexus Player General] Darnell_Chat_TN:
The recommendation to get a cheap Roku Streaming stick, was so anyone who wants can have AIV now. It's a given it requires multiple devices.

Amazon has played this game a long time. Any moment AIV works on NP, Amazon will find a means to take it away. So, it's either play the cat and mouse game, which NP owners are losing. Or get a stick that supports AIV out the box.

Although I prefer NP, because it's newer, faster, supports better interactive media and better games. The Roku has a lot of channels, that are missed by only having a NP. I'm a 100% cord cutter. So I use both to maximize my channels.
[Nexus Player General] Kovs:
Well this morning I email Amazon about this and expressed my concerns and issues that they have an app for Sony Android TV's and not others. This was their response:

"Hello,

Thank you for contacting Amazon.

I sincerely apologize that our service is not performing up to your expectations. We certainly did not expect this to happen. We take these inquiries very seriously, and handle them with utmost priority.

Please know that our developers are working on it and try to make it available on all Android TV as soon as possible.

I'm afraid, I may not be able to promise you a time line by which this all Android TV devices could join the compatible device list, as compatibility options of a device depend on our agreements with device manufacturers.

Please be ensure that, once we've received a notification for availability of Amazon Instant Video app on more Android TV Devices. We will happy to announced on our website on Amazon.com."

They also gave me a $5 credit on my account for the inconvenience.

I would say everyone email them and express how upset they are. Maybe this will help bump up progress, but I am not holding my breath.
[Nexus Player General] Darnell_Chat_TN:
Well if nothing else, we may all get $5 for the hassle. Thanks.

---------- Post added at 06:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:22 PM ----------

Ha, they gave me a $40 credit, to buy an Amazon Fire TV stick [emoji2] .

I didn't really want this, but it beats $5 and opens a door to what they offer, for free [emoji1] .

They had me place the order, while on the phone call. So no cheating with the funds [emoji2] . Anyway, I've got a FTV stick coming.
[Nexus Player General] jayochs:
wow that's pretty cool. maybe I'll give em a call then today haha.
[Nexus Player General] jayochs:
eh I tried. just a 5 dollar credit after being on hold for 5 minutes lol you got lucky!
[Nexus Player General] Darnell_Chat_TN:
I suspect the reward varies based on purchase history. And they know I just purchased several Nexus Players from them very recently.
[Nexus Player General] eturk01:
Got the most recent APK I could find and app loads and I can login. :good:

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon...t-video-android-tv-1-39-android-apk-download/

Hopefully friends will keep posting updates there.

However, error when trying to play back is: LICENCE_ERROR

Maybe we can overcome this error and get it working on our NP?
[Nexus Player General] ykphuah:
Thanks! Managed to sideload this on my Sony KDL50W800C that somehow have the app disabled. And I can't find the app from playstore even after performing the unlocator tricks.
[Nexus Player General] ae86takumi:
I think app is defective
[Nexus Player General] EnesM:
Does anyone have the built-in Amazon Instant app from Sony 55X850C US version? I have the UK version in my TV (TV bought in Europe), and I badly need the US version. The one posted on this forum doesn't want to install for me.

If anyone's interested in the UK version I can upload it.
[Nexus Player General] dabotsonline:
I'd be interested in all the APKs on your UK TV. Is it the KDR-55X8505C, KDR-55X8507C or KDR-55X8509C?

What are the package names shown when you run AIDA64 ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.finalwire.aida64 ) and select 'Apps'?

For Amazon, Is it:

v1.39:

com.amazon.aiv.uk

?
[Nexus Player General] EnesM:
Ok, I'll run AIDA64 later

My TV is 55X8505C

The package is ATVBlastAndroidTVThinClient_UK.apk (I can see it in the ES Explorer, System\App)

P.S. Yes, it's 1.39

Edit 2: Hm, Aida seems to show only downloaded apps, not system ones? Amazon is not shown in the list
[Nexus Player General] dabotsonline:
Cheers. ATVBlastAndroidTVThinClient_UK.apk is corroborated by Sdroid @ AVS Forum:

http://www.avsforum.com/forum/166-l...-xbr-75x850c-owners-club-91.html#post35947834

On ES File Explorer, [MENTION=6843152]EnesM[/MENTION] , if you click on the APK then it should list the Package Name.

From your proposal, I assume you're familiar with how to pull the APK, but if not, do as follows (P.S. Huge thanks for doing this - hopefully the owners of the NVIDIA SHIELD, Freebox mini 4K, Bbox Miami (currently 1.01.072.13 a.k.a. v72.13, and not yet upgraded to Android TV), Sharp, Philips, Vestel, Arcelik and others will use the same procedure to rip APKs exclusive to their devices):

On your computer, ensure that you have ADB and AAPT installed:

Go to https://android.izzysoft.de/downloads and download adb-binaries for your platform (via http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/42474/is-there-a-minimal-installation-of-adb )

Then, connect your TV to your computer with a USB cable. Open a Terminal, and type:

$ adb devices

A message saying 'unauthorized' should appear on the computer, and a security prompt on the TV. Accept the security prompt on the TV. Type:

$ adb pull /system/app/<directory>/ATVBlastAndroidTVThinClient_UK.apk .

# note the period after the filename.

$ ./aapt d badging ATVBlastAndroidTVThinClient_UK.apk | grep package

** Disregard everything below - I'll edit it out once I've found a more straightforward method. None of the programs similar to ShareMyApps seem to install on Android TV. **

[On your TV, go to:

Settings > [Device] scroll right to 'About' > click 'Build' seven times

then press back, and go to:

[Preferences] Developer options > Drawing > click 'Window animation scale', 'Transition animation scale' and 'Animator duration scale' to 'Off'

then press back, and go to:

Debugging > click 'USB debugging' to 'On' and 'Verify apps over USB' to 'On'

then press back twice, and go to:

[Personal] Security & Restrictions > click 'Unknown sources' and 'Verify apps' to 'On'

[Install 'Terminal Emulator for Android' ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jackpal.androidterm ) from the Play Store on computer, selecting to install to your TV (it cannot be found on the Play Store on Android TV itself).

Nor does it show up on the Android TV launcher, so go to:

Settings > Apps > Downloaded apps > scroll right to 'Terminal Emulator' > Open , and type:]
[Nexus Player General] bassman198721:
Sideloaded the "latest" APK for amazon instant video to the nexus player and it says that there is a newer version of the app available. some help would be great.
[Nexus Player General] eturk01:
what version did you load? i loaded what seems to be the latest from here, v1.39:

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon...t-video-android-tv-1-39-android-apk-download/

tell us if you get the LICENCE_ERROR when trying to play movie/tv show
[Nexus Player General] bassman198721:
thats the exact one i downloaded
[Nexus Player General] death2all110:
I tried using chat to see if I could get even $5.00 from them. I was very polite with "Gouse", but when I asked him what my options were to watch Amazon Instant video on my television he told me to "wait", or don't use the service. Never brought up the fire tv/fire tv stick, and was incredibly rude. I completed the survey, and i tried doing the 'Call me' to discuss how horrible the chat went, but it wasn't working, just said it was down and to try again later, or send an email. So i sent an email.
[Nexus Player General] eturk01:
Ah, hadn't tried mine in a while, since it just errors. Same here now, "newer version available".

Looks like v1.39 is now old. we'll need to wait for someone to extract their APK and post it somewhere.
[Nexus Player General] realcams:
Can´t play video from Amazon Instant Video

Yes - same for me. Even if you set-up new Amazon account, the apk won´t play due to geolocation restrictions (IP address). I expected the Amazon Instant Video apk to be international... but seems to be a US-only version.

So it would be very helpful if an owner of a Sony Android TV in Europe can extract the relation Amazon Instand Video apk.

Thanks a lot

realcams
[Nexus Player General] Markyzz:
For those Sony TVs still on Android 5.0.x, can you upload your latest Netflix apk? Thanks
[Nexus Player General] Wikh:
Hy!

I tried to install the new and updated Netflix app (2.2 or 2.2.1) but I couldn't. Maybe it's because it's for Android 5.1 (http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netflix-inc/netflix-for-android-tv/ - in the description it says: Minimum Android version: Android 5.1+ (Lollipop, API 22)) but I had no problems installing the 2.1 version (http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netfli...v/netflix-2-1-build-425-android-apk-download/) - and it works okay. Would be nice to have the 2.2.1 though - any guess when will we get 5.1 - or M?
[Nexus Player General] tranziq:
Amazon and Vudu both dont load now with the provided APK's at the beginning of this thread. Amazon at least launches and says new version available. Vudu now just crashes immediately on launch.
[Nexus Player General] Darnell_Chat_TN:
We know. See the many posts in previous pages.

This thread has become an effort to get something working.
[Nexus Player General] Elemino:
The phone version works... I installed it on my NP... It's just got a horrible UI... connected my Bluetooth mouse to make it easier to get around... Also the picture quality sucks... But it's a last ditch effort.
[Nexus Player General] Bboy486:
What is that hub app you got there?
[Nexus Player General] Gadgetnutter:
All,

On my new Sony Bravia Android TV, no matter what I do, I can't get the Amazon Instant Video app (v1.39) to stream.

I can sign in and see the content, but trying to play anything returns an error message stating..

"Player Error

We're experiencing a problem playing this video

If this problem continues, please contact Amazon Customer Services

Error Code: UNKNOWN_ERROR"

Curiously, I get a similar error on my Samsung Galaxy Note 4 mobile phone, but the error is "Service Error"

I can however stream OK on my Windows laptop.

Amazon Customer Services really haven't a clue

Anyone got any ideas?
[Nexus Player General] Fezso:
I had the same issue... Aftert doing everything, reinstalling, resetting, login in and out, switched to another account and that worked. No idea why.

One clue that might help. On the second account amazon sent me an an email with a different temporary password (my normal, chosen pw did not work) claiming that on this device they require two-step authentication. After inputing the temporary provided pw I was able to login and stream without issue.

This is for UK amazon instant video. Hope this helps.
[Nexus Player General] Gadgetnutter:
Unfortunately, I only have one Prime account and I am also in the UK.

Could you log in and see content initially?

I am wondering if changing my password would help?

Did you subsequently change you password or continue using the temporary one?
[Nexus Player General] Fezso:
Yes I was able to login and stream.

They state in the email that the temporary pw is only valid for 10 minutes.

(I had to do the same procedure on my ipad as well. Did not let in with my chosen pw, after a few failed attempts an email came with the temporary password. Strange. Never had this before.)

It might be totally unrelated to the "unknown error" issue though. But after doing that I was able to stream. Maybe you should request this two-step autentication from amazon, but I quess this is an automated process....
[Nexus Player General] Gadgetnutter:
Aha...sorted!!!

Spoke to Amazon again and actually got through to Ireland this time and got someone who actually had a clue.

She immediately noticed that my Kindle was registered to Amazon.com and not .co.uk (I did this deliberately to get earler and cheaper book releases)

Anyway..all digital content is apparently linked and the fact that my IP address for Instant Video was a UK one, apparently completely confused the system.

Swapped my Kindle to Amazon.co.uk and all is good.

i can now stream from my mobile and Sony TV!! :)
[Nexus Player General] Fezso:
Come to think of it my other account that did not work has the same amazon.com relations that you had. So I had the same problem. The account that works purely related to amazon.co.uk

Glad you got it sorted!
[Nexus Player General] dabotsonline:
The 'Android Pairings' screen of Air-Share installed on both phone and Android TV is another, fast method of sharing APKs between the two devices ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackspruce.gloo ) - certainly faster than using the 'DISCOVER' and 'SEND' operations under 'Apk Transfer' under Preferences of HALauncher installed on both phone and Android TV ( https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.i.akihiro.halauncher ), where the application will be transferred to /sdcard/Download/ on your phone and have the filename: hal_tmp.apk

Also, [MENTION=6843152]EnesM[/MENTION] , it would be nice if you could upload the UK APKs for the forthcoming YouView update (if there will be an APK) and PlayStation Now (it would also be great if [MENTION=4478308]brar.arsh[/MENTION] could upload the US APK for this, as well).

Thanks so much, guys - I know I'm a bit of a hassle but I feel it would greatly benefit 'the community'!
[Nexus Player General] realcams:
Amazon apk is US-only...

Same for me. Tested on my Nexus Player - it worked fine, but log-in credentials only valid for Amazon US... therefore the result was: "not available in your Country..."

Does anybody have a Sony Android TV in the European version? UK, Germany or any other? I assume, the Amazon Instant Video apk of this Sony version will work for whole Europe...

realcams
[Nexus Player General] killerplauze:
German Version would be totally awesome!
[Nexus Player General] sandog12:
Anyone have a amazon apk that's working on a nvidia shield tv
[Nexus Player General] jd3v1l:
KD75X8500C Hulu +

i have a new sony KD75X8500C android TV, can someone please share the official Hulu+ APK, i have tried many different APK's from hear and around the net without success in finding one compatible with this TV.
[Nexus Player General] alan.cramer:
Are there any Australian Sony TV owners here? Looking for the apks for the local apps such as Plus7, TenPlay, etc.
[Nexus Player General] jd3v1l:
I am also looking for these APK's if you find them please pass on the details, i am also looking for the sony Hulu APK if by some chance you have it.
[Nexus Player General] ajpettit:
What's the state of play here on this issue?

Tried the 1.39 version from apkmirror..no dice (newer version available....)

Any other workarounds that are possible?
[Nexus Player General] hawker180:
Yes thanks, keen for those as well.
[Nexus Player General] esny23:
Ha
[Nexus Player General] Rsfreitas:
Samsung

It seems Amazon is determined to flog Fire devices... Samsung TVs won't have the app anymore, but Amazon is really nice... They're giving discount to buy Fire TV.

With that much effort to get you into Fire, I think they will put a lot of effort to block attempts like using the Sony apk on Nexus.
[Nexus Player General] sandog12:
So there wont be a amazon app anymore on my samsung 4k tv... That was one of the reason'e I got the samsung was the 4k app...wth!!!!!!!!!!
[Nexus Player General] ajpettit:
Leave a terrible review for the tv, truthful but as harsh as you can.

Mentioning the poor support from Amazon regarding your purchase. Just kick up as much as a fuss as possible.
[Nexus Player General] Hdale85:
They won't be pushing it after the FireTV fails. Obviously sales of the Fire devices is not that great if they have to resort to such actions.
[Nexus Player General] HashBrownJM:
Just stumbled upon this, probably silly question:

Does this work with the NVIDIA Shield TV? Can the build.prop or something be modified to allow it to work with it?

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4] rlyoung101:
I only see one reference for the iBolt power/audio cable problem for the AT&T Note 4.

the old post was over a year ago.

I just got my Note 4 and unfortunately have had it for over 30 days and I am stuck.

Why is the issue with no USB audio from this phone? Not a DAC out. The iBolt audio cable worked great on all the previous phones.

And for that point, where is the Car Mode app too.

Is there any fix for this, I really need this to work.

it is upsetting that this is removed on these phones.

What is the story guys?

A simple car kit would be great but it seems this phone doesn't work well for this at all.

Any insight?????
[YU Yureka Themes and Apps] #akadroid:
Trough these days I have noticed that the empty sim icon in statusbar of stock cm 12s irritates us so much so iam here with a solution..........

For this you will need

1- root access

2-xposed installer

3-gravitybox

[emoji61]

Link

Xposed installer- http://repo.xposed.info/module/de.robv.android.xposed.installer

Gravity box lp- http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.ceco.lollipop.gravitybox

Hit thanxx if I helped guys [emoji6]
[YU Yureka Themes and Apps] N_lover27:
cant find the option on Gravity box LP . can u share the screenshot of the option . under which category its there. ?
[Moto X Q&A] Alecegonce101:
So I want to know if I am able to downgrade my radio. I heard that downgrading firmware itself WILL cause a brick but how about just flashing the radio? Ever since I would mess with stocks, when I updated to 4.4.4 radio updated and now I am no longer to roam (connect to movistar network at least) I used to have a sim for movistar (mexico) which worked perfectly fine at 4.2 but when I did the upgrade it started to slowly fail to a complete stop. It was funny because a movistar sim would roam to t-mobile or sometimes even at&t. Now that I moved to the united states I got tmobile since it offers free roaming in Mexico, but bad news, t-mobile roams to movistar and now I am unable to roam. Its like movistar doesn't want my phone at all.

So back to my question, will downgrading radio cause a brick?
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
downgrading just the radio usually doesn't cause a brick. It might prevent proper upgrade when the lollipop OTA comes out (preflash validation in the OTA update might fail due to wrong radio).

I do not know that this will fix your problem for sure.
[Sony Xperia M] guptamonty0:
I was installing Xperia m X3 UI theme . So I was using root explorer to do that but I was only able to find system /apps and replaced system hi.all with new files downloaded but I was unable to find META_INF so I did not replaced its given file . Then I restarted it is always showing system hi force close please help me..
[Sony Xperia M] StraightEdgeKid:
Brother, you don't need to find that folder bc it isn't exits, it just contains scripts to run that zip in recovery. Okey, now that you made changes, was your system deodexed? I am pretty sure it wasn't and hence causing systemui halt. Now flash stock firmware to gain access to working phone.
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] beamer182:
Hey there guys. Running into an error here in my flashing endeavors.

I originally rooted my Galaxy Note 3 this past year and traded phones with my dad who opted to try to unroot to stock. In doing so, he called me to fix his mistake of dirty flashing the nc4 firmware right over from eclipse rom I was previously running in nc4. Now when I flashed it with the correct vzw firmware, itistill boots with the 'custom' boot logo (but no option to boot into safestrap) and gets stuck on the verizon splash screen every time even after multiple reflash.

Any help or ideas?
[Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tpike:
You can odin flash. Nc4 tar files.
[General Questions and Answers] microsd28:
Hi guys,

Good day, i just want to ask how to back up my current rom and reflash it in the same or different device.

my phone is already rooted using kingroot. added question guys, if anyone have a custom rom of my phone cloudfone geo 402q. thanks and i will attach ss of the specs of my unit.

more power xda

mike
[General Questions and Answers] GokulNC:
Flash any custom recovery and take backup from the recovery.

If you don't find any custom recovery for your phone, use MTK Droid Tools from PC and backup. See here how: http://www.needrom.com/download/tutorial-backup-rom-with-mtkdroidtools/

This method is the easiest: http://droidorigin.blogspot.in/2013/10/how-to-easily-dump-stock-rom-of-your.html

But I'm not sure if it will work. Just try
[General Questions and Answers] microsd28:
Ill try your suggestion, i will update my progress through this thread what happens. thanks again
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pubuduclk:
Hi, I am new to XDA. I have HTC Desire 816 dual sim. I have previously unlocked the bootloader and rooted the device. Later I installed CM12.1 and now the device keeps on restarting, it first verifies 92 apps then displays starting apps but this goes on and on. I mean verifying, starting, verifying in a loop. I asked a local person whether he can repair the device but he said the only option will be to connect external wires to the inside chip and install the rom from that. Isn't there any other way to resolve this issue?

Details of the phone are as follows,

H Boot 3.19.0.0000

Radio 1.13.3230.16.05

Open Dsp v24.2.2.00541_A5DUG_CRC.031105

eMMC -boot 1536 MB

device has the bootloader unlocked and rooted but S-on

Please help. Thanks
[Desire 816 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcjunky:
You need to get into recovery. If you can't get in with the vol down + power buttons then maybe you can let the battery drain. I personally had a similar problem with CM12 and decided to open the back and unplug the battery. It's a pain in the butt but it's possible if you're out of options.
[Nook Touch General] sinlog:
Hi,

I have a problem with my Nook Simple Touch. It's updated to 1.2 and rooted with NookManager-0.5.0.zip since July.

I turned it off this afternoon, took out the SD card, put it in a card reader and synced it with a directory in my computer. I then ejected the card and put it back in the Nook, waited about half an hour, then I turned it on. The Home screen was displayed and my apps ran normally. But when I tried to go to the library, it kept switching between the library and another screen (black, with just the Menu bar).

I thought maybe there is another update that installed silently, and I found 1.2.1 on the web (in the Nook, the software version is unavailable). I was surprised to see that it has the same name as the July 1.2 update : nook_1_2_update.zip . I downloaded it anyway (http://www.nook.com/gb/support/nook-simple-touch-software-updates#version), and I noticed that it's not the same size as the July update (July: 121,323,347 bytes, the new one: 122,621,182 bytes).

So here is my question: Is it possible to repair the Nook without updating it or rooting it again ? If not, what should I do ?

Thanks
[Nook Touch General] NOOK!E:
For your Nook to work correctly with NookManager, it does need to be updated to 1.2.1, the most recent B&N software version. However, it will require an unroot and factory reset for you to be able to update to 1.2.1 without issues popping up.

My recommended procedure:

1. Boot into NookManager.

2. Do this: [No, continue without wireless > Rescue > Restore factory.zip]

3. Let it finish, take out the sdcard and sign in (or bypass) to Barnes and Noble.

4. Update your Nook to 1.2.1 using the update from this page.

5. Boot back into NookManager, and re-root.

6. Good to go!

Sorry about the hassle of having to unroot and wipe. :(