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[Shield Android TV Accessories] KLit75:
Thinking about getting the shield but not too crazy about the $50 remote nor do i like using a game pad for tv. Can anyone suggest a good third party remote that will pair? I got some research to do (not even sure if it bt or wifi). I dont suppose fire tv remote would work? Or any of the several set top box ones i have lying around collecting dust...
[Shield Android TV Accessories] brandogg:
If your TV does CEC over HDMI then you can just use that. Most TVs do support this. Works well with my Samsung Smart UHDTV (UN60JU6500), has forward/back/play/pause/arrow keys.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] -RioT-:
I got the remote in a bundle for around $325us. I am very happy I chose this bundle. The remote is awesome.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] sectune:
I got Samsung SE-506 external dvd/bluray drive (supports AV mode) and it connects to the shield and plays dvds just fine - I love this device!

I hope that kodi or any other apps will some day be able to play back blurays same way as they do playback dvds right now. A man can dream :)
[Shield Android TV Accessories] killerskincanoe:
Pretty much as a direction remote and keyboard. Can't get mic or track pad working. [emoji22]
[Shield Android TV Accessories] chantelle310:
i like the look of the remote, but also not too crazy about the price either, im currently using mine paired up with my logitech harmony touch.. and have a minix neo a2 air mouse plugged in too for use with certain apps.

learning above that theirs no button for context menu within kodi ill 100% be giving it a miss,

has anybody tried a fire tv remote?
[Shield Android TV Accessories] Grippen50:
What about the FLIRC universal IR receiver? You just have to configure it in a PC and should work with any remote. I use it with an Harmony remote but on a Windows PC not sure how it will work on android.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] netvlada:
Does it need some modification to work,or it is just plug and play?
[Shield Android TV Accessories] furkna:
Camera support on shield ATV

You can also plug a USB camera on the shield and for instance start using a video calling application uniquely available for the Shield ATV. I am not aware of any other set-top-box or Android SmartTV that has camera support.

There is only one video calling app on google play that works perfectly on the Shield ATV called "Tellybean - Easy video calling".
[Shield Android TV Accessories] oleg77:
Late reply, but FYI there is also an Android app to use any smartphone/tablet as remote. And voice search is then included :good: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.tv.remote

Or you can use any universal IR remote...

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There is also this :https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1635386542/anymote-home-your-phone-the-ultimate-universal-rem
[Shield Android TV Accessories] sunny_44:
Connect Samsung SE-506 external dvd/bluray drive to nvidia shield TV

Hi Sectune,

how did you do that? I'm really frustrated, because nearly nothing happend when i tried it.

Only the blue light of the drive flashs every approx. 5 seconds. The drive didn't spin up. I even can't open the drive when it's connected to the shield. Annoying.

So I'm really interested in how you managed it to work.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] unfnknblvbl:
is there a better controller out there that's 100% compatible? The standard Shield controller is rubbish, IMO.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] biggerg1:
Remote on LG TV works

I activated simplink on my TV and it now works all apps on shield TV I think other brands have same functionality by slightly different name

Result
[Shield Android TV Accessories] Pilz:
I have the stand and remote. My remote has been used since launch and shows some signs of wear. Overall I would still buy it again ifs a solid little remote and worth the money.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] kyrusdemnati:
which controllers does it support? or is it better sticking with original
[Shield Android TV Accessories] Pilz:
I prefer the original but I also had my Fire TV remote, Nexus player controller and remote without any issues.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] Zerreth:
I have the MayFlash Wii U pro controller to XInput adapter. Since there is now software to do this on windows (wiinusoft) I hooked the adapter up to the shield tv. Works perfectly. My wii U controllers now work with my desktop, win10 tablet, shield tv & wii u :).
[Shield Android TV Accessories] MetalKettle:
I'm using a g910 controller as my reserve
[Shield Android TV Accessories] wakkaday:
is there a third party stand?
[Shield Android TV Accessories] ilyasking:
Thank you

Hi friend thank you very much.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] andrewthecoder:
Also got the remote in a bundle, absolutely love it!

If only I could get the microphone to work in full android, it would eliminate the need for us to use any other controllers / input devices with our SHIELD TV.
[Shield Android TV Accessories] The_Automator:
Sadly i agree was hoping for better frol nvidia. I had a 360 controller and wifi adapter for pc works well. Also logitech keyboard mouse combos or their wireless gaming controllers should work. I also have it programmed to a logitech unifying remote. As others have mentioned you can use phone tablet to control it... Vey adaptable
[Shield Android TV Accessories] unfnknblvbl:
it'd be nice if SixAxis supported AndroidTV, but even still, I don't particularly want to root the machine just yet. It's a sad sign when the utterly rubbish DualShock 3 is a better controller than the Shield pad. The DS4 is a nice pad, but it's still garbage in comparison to the XBox One pad.

I hope they build XBox One pad support into the Linux kernel soon - my 360's charge & play batteries are dead :(
[Android Apps and Games] Magnum_Enforcer:
5. Create a thread or post a message only once.

As a large forum, we don't need unnecessary clutter. You're free to edit your message as you like, so if you do not receive an answer, revisit your message and see if you can describe your problem better. Not everyone is online at the same time so it might take a while before you receive an answer. (Also refer to Rule 16)

Thread closed.
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
Does anyone have a clear case on a white backed phone that doesn't do this:

This is the i-Blason Clear Halo series. I contacted them and they sent a new one out fairly quickly with the same results (the little grey/black dots). I think it's where the peaks of the diamond pattern are pressing into the TPU. Maybe the hybrid style doesn't have this effect with a hard back and TPU corners? I actually love the case, but but it makes my phone look dirty.
[G4 Accessories] thaibruin:
Yup. I got a clear case from Best Buy and returned it as soon as I got a black one from Amazon. I hate hiding what I think is a nice battery cover (white), but the bubbling or whatever just makes it look cheap with a clear case.
[G4 Accessories] Snakecharmed:
Is the back of that i-Blason Halo case polycarbonate or TPU?
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
It's *not* TPU. I was hoping maybe someone had either a hybrid or full poly clear case that could say whether that eliminates the effect. Or maybe even a different TPU that's a little harder? Don't want to end up with a bunch of worthless cases.

Edit: I'm a big fat liar. The halo is a hybrid, so TPU side and PC back. Crap...
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
I agree. It's kind of a bummer. IPart of me is wishing I got the black leather.
[G4 Accessories] Snakecharmed:
I have the Spigen Ultra Hybrid which has TPU sides and a clear polycarbonate back. While I don't have the white ceramic back, this case shouldn't press into it and cause the issue that you have with your current case.

http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-CUSHION-Crystal-Cushion-Technology/dp/B00UMDON2Q/
[G4 Accessories] jason-tech-uk:
Wow that looks horrible, thanks for the heads up!
[G4 Accessories] player911:
I like my Spigen Exact fit Thin Case

I got the Mint to go with my white back:

http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Exact-Fit-Premium-Compatible-LEATHER/dp/B00UMDPR4O
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
Thanks, guys. These give me something to think about.
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
So I must be a moron. The halo is a hybrid so the back is not TPU, it's PC. Back to square one.
[G4 Accessories] Snakecharmed:
Is the back of the Halo case actually hard then?
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
It is. Not as hard as I'd expect though which I think is why I had in my mind that it was TPU. It's definitely not flexible like TPU and I can see where they've bonded them together. I was ready to order the Spigen and stopped when I realized I had ordered a hybrid. I don't want the same thing to happen. I'm waiting to hear back from iblason. They asked me to send them more pictures. The amazon product page definitely doesn't show the effect but who knows. They could have photoshopped them.
[G4 Accessories] jeems:
I got the spigen hybrid in over the weekend. It has two polka dots but far less noticable effect than the i-blason. If I end up taking a picture I'll post it up, but I'll be keeping it on there. That said, i-blason CS was great. They sent me out the replacement and ended up refunding my money. Both Spigen and Iblason seem the same quality wise. Not sure why the one shows more than the other. If I had to guess the shape of the back of the Spigen is probably more generous and/or closer to the correct curve so it doesn't have as much pressure to push into the case.
[G4 Accessories] Mr_S:
I have a spigen hybrid on my nexus 6 and it looks amazing. No complaints at all
[G4 Accessories] Snakecharmed:
Good to know. I ordered a white ceramic back last week so we'll see what happens with it and my Spigen Ultra Hybrid.
[G4 Accessories] Giants9856:
Resolved?

Has anyone found a clear case that doesn't have the dot? I. have the Spigen hybrid case and there are still a few dots.
[G4 Accessories] thefiqs:
I have the revised version of Ringke Fusion. If you want I can try it on my gfs white g4.
[G4 Accessories] Giants9856:
That would be great. Thanks!
[G4 Accessories] thefiqs:
Sorry about that but she don't want to remove the protective wrap from the back cover. So no point to try. :( (It is in a supcase unicorn beetle so I can't see the point to not removing it but nimby)
[G4 Accessories] berniebennybernard:
Damn, turns out my clear case also creates polka dots.. even though I don't see any on the metallic silver backing.
[G4 Accessories] NerdySpam:
2 dots on Ringke Fusion.
[G4 Accessories] berniebennybernard:
Seems like all clear cases will leave a mark.. tried the Spigen one, two Ringke ones, a generic TPU, etc.

Only one I haven't tried is the Verus one because Amazon.ca doesn't carry it so it will be hard to return if the bubbles show.
[G4 Accessories] The War LOrD:
Thanks, I should be careful when buying a clear case.
[G4 Accessories] berniebennybernard:
For people with this issue, where did you get your white backing?

Is it OEM purchased online or did it come with your phone?

I noticed the OEM one I bought from Aliexpress has some slightly raised bumps that I can feel whereas the original metallic grey one that came with the phone does not have the same feel and is smoother.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] scottgl9:
Hello all, I have an AT&T Galaxy Note 8.0 (SGH-I467) which had stock firmware version 4.4.2 (NI2). I attempted to flash the pre-rooted I467UCAMF1 image, ended up wiping out the SYSTEM partition since flashing the system partition fails from both stock and pre-rooted I467UCAMF1 system.img. Everything else except cache.img, and sboot.bin were flashed to the device.

Now the tablet says software unauthorized by AT&T installed (or something similar. I've found the NI2 stock kernel, and I'm able to flash it

Would someone with a working SGH-I467 running I467UCANI2 PLEASE dump their recovery and system partitions? I had no idea beforehand that NI2 odin isn't available anywhere on the internet, not even through KIES. I've tried hacking system.img dumps I have available, but haven't been able to get my hands on a I467UCANI2 system.img. Thanks for your help!
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] dandroid7:
Can you tell me how to do the recovery and system dump for you? I'm willing to try, but don't know that process.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] K1979C20:
I can also dump the files, if directed how to do so.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] awkd2013:
Hi dandroid7 have solved this problem my tablet is bricked too. if so can you please help me.

thanks
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] dandroid7:
[MENTION=6800840]K1979C20[/MENTION] figured out that kingroot 4.1 works to root 4.4.2 on the sgh-i467. After rooting, I used an app called "supersu me" to remove kingroot and install supersu. Now I'm rooted and have supers installed!

Now we need to figure out a few things... like how to pull the factory 4.4.2 image and create a flashable or odin image for getting out of a jam in the future... then maybe how to port/flash a rom...

I have signed up to beta test for the flash fire app from [MENTION=631273]Chainfire[/MENTION], so even though we don't have a Normal recovery like twrp/cwm... we still have the possibility to flash a rom using flashfire.

If you can send me instructions I will dump the partitions you need and send them to you.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] greenapple88:
Hi, it's been a long time, but were you able to dump those partitions? I'm stuck up with the same issue, any help would be highly appreciated.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] fuzmik:
Hi friend. I found a link of a system dump for sgh-i467 kitkat 4.4.2, but I dont know how to make them work to odin. maybe you can or someone here can make it.

link https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B3w-dFE5Q3FOY1R4U3JVZW83bE0&usp=sharing

If someone can make it please share. I need it as well. thanks much.
[Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti] skizzz:
Have you made in headway on this? Kinda curious
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anneoneamouse:
Dear Mods, does it make sense to add a sub forum for the S6 Active? Regards, AoN
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] KennyG123:
Device forum requests go here

Though I doubt there will be enough devices sold to justify it's own forum. It can't use the same ROMs?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] anneoneamouse:
I doubt it- it doesn't have capacitive buttons along the bottom (they're physical buttons), and it also lacks the fingerprint reader.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] jar299:
Agreed please!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] HIcycles:
Request posted!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] gizak:
awaiting this as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S6] timt:
Same here. +1
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] srgibbs99:
As we wait for the list of officially supported apps to grow, I am hoping this can be a place to list (side-loaded) apps that are known to work well on the Nvidia Shield Android TV. The couple apps that I have side-loaded don't really work (Google Photos) with only the controller. I would love to hear what others have tried.

What apps have you side-loaded and use with success?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farmerbb:
I've replaced the Leanback Launcher with Nova Launcher (version 3.3 as it works better with the controller than 4.0). With a little configuration you can get it to look and work really well on the Shield.

Nova lets you create shortcuts to any activity on the system, so you can still put shortcuts to Android TV-specific apps on the homescreen. You can also add a shortcut to the Leanback Launcher activity to get back to the main Android TV interface if needed. Or, you can set it up so that pressing the home button while in Nova Launcher takes you back to Leanback Launcher (so, press home button once for Nova, home button twice for Leanback). I can post a tutorial on how to set this up if anyone's interested.

I'm also using a Bluetooth mouse with my Shield, but since Android TV has no on-screen navbar, Simple Control works very well for adding back/home navigation buttons. (You have to activate it through the Android TV accessibility settings, as running the app directly doesn't seem to work correctly for setting it up)

WIth these two apps installed, running sideloaded apps on the Shield becomes a much more pleasant experience :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wwatfa:
i am trying to connect the console to my pc with es file explorer ... but ES file explorer is not finding anything when scanning the network

on my other android box .. it found it and i was able to use it ..

any ideas ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlusica:
Connect to pc with es file explorer

Had the same scan issue with my shield tv (after update) using es.

Resolved the issue by manually inputting ip and windows log in.

Love it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akuma148:
I'm trying this out right now, it's working great. Can you post the tutorial on how to set up the home button for both launchers, that would make this shield nearly perfect. Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farmerbb:
OK, go to Nova Settings > Gestures and Buttons > Home Button, then in the "Choose action" dialog, go to the Shortcuts tab and choose Activities. Then scroll down to Leanback Launcher, press that and then press Home Screen.

With this set up, the first press of the home button launches Nova Launcher, the second press will launch Leanback Launcher.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akuma148:
Thanks, home button is working great for both.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fredphoesh:
Hi

I get my nviida shield android tv box in two weeks and am keen to try something like this too...

Is installing nova as simple as sideloading it and then choosing it as default home? Does that work? Does it mess up anything else, like the hardware game controller or voice commands etc?

Thanks, Mark.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] farmerbb:
Yep, just sideload the apk, then next time you press the home button it will ask you to choose which launcher you want to set as default. Yes you can still use the controller and voice commands, nothing changes there.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fredphoesh:
Ah great, that is exactly what I will do then...

Actually I love Nova, but for TV I prefer SquareHome... it is a bit clunky to customise, but it's pretty good for TV as you can have huge tiles to click on and each tile can be a folder for categories of apps and clicking on these folders, the screen slides over to reveal the contents of the folder. Nice animation. Pity it has some unfinished issues with customisation, but still my TV interface of choice.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Se7eN43:
Amazon instant, showbox and dolphin browser using chainfire's sideload launcher to run them from the main home ui. The only thing is that you need to use a mouse to navigate all these apps. Logitecs unifying receiver is plug n play.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coreo:
I'm in Australia and I've managed to get this little micro usb DVB-t tv tuner working. (fits perfectly in the back micro usb slot)

https://www.elgato.com/en/eyetv/eyetv-micro

Just plugged it in and installed the app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.elgato.eyetv.micro&hl=en

Had to install the app on my phone first then back it up with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.app.managerfree&hl=en to get the apk then side loaded it through esfile explorer.

works ok and it gets all the free to air stations here in Oz..
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] johnciaccio:
A good place to start with this is the thread in the Nexus Player forum.

http://xdaforums.com/nexus-player/general/list-apps-nexus-player-t2947707
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tooandrew:
In es file explorer, I can see samba shares if I add them manually but I can't write to the server, and the shield absolutely refuses to open the ftp server on my pc, can't even add manually with port and ip. I've resorted to using chrome to download from my ftp nightmarish man.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brando56894:
I just side loaded RetroArch and it worked well, the controller configurations in game a little off though.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] d-dragon:
I've found xplore to be a good file explorer app for samba shares, be sure to enable lan in both views for convenience.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wotlos:
How do you do the setup so that the one press or two press goes to either launchers?

Edit: sorry I see where you explained it already. Thanks again.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wotlos:
Is there any way to set up the same type of double tab home gesture within square home so I can get back to lean back launcher. I've got it loaded but can't seen to find a way. Really like the ability to switch back and forth like Nova.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scallawag:
I would love to figure out how to do the following. I cut and pasted from farmerbb's post.

"Nova lets you create shortcuts to any activity on the system, so you can still put shortcuts to Android TV-specific apps on the home screen.”

I use Nova Prime on my Nexus 6 so am somewhat familiar with it. Had no trouble setting it up so one touch of the home button brings me to Nova and second to Leanback. I can also have an Android TV-specific app open with a double tap of a mouse button. It’s set up now so a double tap of the mouse while in Nova opens the Android TV-specific Settings app.

I can’t figure out how to add an Android TV-specific app to the Nova desk top.

Please Help!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] killerskincanoe:
anyone have the most up to date TWC TV apk working? im trying to get 4.1.1.16 to not check for HDMI but i can't quite get it figured out.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peanutsofdoom:
Me too!

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I succesfully added Nova and got Kodi as a shortcut on the nova desktop.

I can't find "Stream Games from PC" and some of the other Nvidia Shield specific functions in the Nova app list. Is there a way to access these to create shortcuts?

Total android noob here.

Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallydamaster:
I can confirm that AdBlock browser does work great as a side loaded app!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hallydamaster:
And Andstream is working great as well, also as sideloaded.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] graffixnyc:
I too would like to get this app working.. I thought I had read somewhere someone had it working but I can't find it now.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backdown00:
This one is quite interesting. Just recently when I start to type messages, I can see that I am hitting the key but the Nexus 6 does not recognize the tap. Also, when holding down the backspace, it will flash on and off as if i'm not holding it down but tapping it. Anyone experience this or have thoughts on it? I am on the stock rom running franco kernel.
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backdown00:
disregard, this has been fixed, please lock - sorry about that!
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GuestK0087:
From desktop or mobile browser, in the bottom left corner of your OP, click the triangle with an exclamation point inside. Below the message area, click the drop down menu and select Thread/post moving or maintenance. Then, in the message area, explain why you'd like the thread to be closed. Then submit the report. :)
[Nexus 6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] backdown00:
Thank you sir!