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[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
tested mirroring from my galaxy s 6 to full android shield TV yesterday with the new chromecast app. all ok

i have updated also the cast receiver.

all from apk mirror
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
After the 2.0 update of tomorrow, let me know what you can't do with full Android.

If necessary i will update something, but i think nothing special apart the nvidia Grid become a paid service.

I hope that Android 6 arrive soon, but this 2.0 update is not a good sign :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Tested on a xiaomi redmi note 2 and iPad mini retina 2 .

Screen mirroring works but it is a bit laggy.regular YouTube in app casting works.

Og YouTube in app casting does not work. It is stuck to connection.

Same with my canal tv app in android and IOS .

Everything works with android tv os.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Maybe your client problem ? I will publish a video to show you how it work now.

Try update google cast receiver from here

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...ast-receiver-1-15-38401-android-apk-download/

and restart

p.s.

I don't know nothing of IOS devices. For me IOS is the devil :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Recorded some minutes ago.

[YOUTUBE]vnPUe3Iq_G4[/YOUTUBE]​

P.S.

OGYoutube is beautiful as standalone app and not for Chromecast. To watch youtube also in 4K with HDMI

If it don't work is because is a mod and not updated. You can't also sign in without others stuff

Tested also new Google Photo updated today and work very well. So the new protocol works without problems.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
I updated and it works somewhat. On every google apps it works (photo,YouTube,screen mirror) but on 3rd party apps (cable tv apps,video players)my shield is picky so it doesn't connect 1/2 of the time. Maybe old protocols are used by them. But it is ok .
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
A more accurate article about the today OTA 2.0

http://www.anandtech.com/show/9677/nvidia-shield-android-tv-ota-update-improves-htpc-credentials

To switch the hertz of your display you can use this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.hz&hl=en

Mainly we already can do all, but if you find something special let me know.

It seem to me an advertisement to better switch Nvidia Grid from a Free service to a Paid service. ( i have nothing against this service, i like it )

But maybe I'm wrong, however, let me know, i'm at your disposal.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
There are another big news related to the ota 2.0

The shield tv is now available in Europe and the ota 2.0 brings the support of the various services and physical keyboard compatibility of those country. Of course full android already support all this.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
I read about serious problems on new OTA 2.0

https://forums.geforce.com/default/...lable-released-10-1-15-/post/4683662/#4683662

I will try to update the hw accelerated decode for the Android Player on old codecs like, VC-1, and WMV9 when problems will be solved.

You can still decode flawless this video codecs in Kodi and MXplayer in software mode. Your cpu can handle this codecs like a joke.

Instead for 4K videos H.264, H.265 and VP9 we already have hw acceleration, that is still necessary on a mobile octa core cpu. So no problems.

Correct me if i'm wrong.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Ok i guess i found where the problem is...

Can you test the cast in crunchy roll app and tell me if it works on your side?

Because on my side it doesn't at all, but it works on android tv so I guess I found the incompatibility I was trying to see.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
i tested this https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crunchyroll.crunchyroid&hl=en

and work very well. Also if i preferer the standalone app.

http://oi60.tinypic.com/o5dik4.jpg

Maybe you have router problem or network problems in general. But no one stop you to use the app in standalone.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
If you are using adblock it can interfere sometimes. I got it working properly on my tablet with adblock, but it's not working for me on the shield TV with adblock. It just sits there and spins in a circle. I'll undo adblocking and test again for you, but that's normally my problem on devices. I BELIEVE that a premium account would fix that, but I haven't tested.

EDIT: Yep, disabled ad-away (It blocks with the hosts file) and it works flawlessly.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
No i am sorry i mean the chromecast in app function of crunchy roll not the stream itself,if the stream is stuck just press escape to unlock it but the chromecast function of the app just freeze the chromecast receiver of my shield,when I try to cast something from my phone to my shield.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wakkaday:
do you satill have access t nvidia content when you root?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Seanichigo:
can i install this rom over the new firmware 2.0 from nvidia? and i didn't see anywhere in the instructions that u need root to proceed ..
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
firmware 1.3 only for the moment,youll have to downgrade .

root is not needed but root is a lot more convenient in everyday use.

you can install gapps too just dont use the ones from opengapps or youll crash google services.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Ideal2545:
Hey Guys, Sorry to pop in on you like this. I'm looking to pick up a shield to mainly act as a HTPC w/ Kodi. Do you think this rom would be the best way to run the best Kodi possible?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
kodi work in stock rom and this rom,the difference is the interface. if you want a android tv with simple tile menu and limited number of apps ,keep the regular rom.

if you want a full android desktop to replace a computer with a keyboard and tons of app (internet browser and social networks) you better use this rom.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] duanim:
zulu 99 i saw you video about porting android 6.0 to the nexus player,so when its going to be in nvidia shield tv or the update 2.0 to the full androidrom. thanks regards
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
i am assuming when nvidia will update the kernel to 6.0 or when the pixel C will be out.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] lartomar2002:
Which Andy launcher are you speaking of? I searched Google Play and the only one I found was "Andy Home" is that the one?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
yep it is.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Hoffighter:
Amazon Prime Video

works for someone Amazon Prime video
[Shield Android TV Android Development] lartomar2002:
I am not rooted, how can I install the Amazon Prime Instant video, the one that allows you to download videos both movies and tv?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Sorry for the absence. I was busy to port Android 6 on Nexus Player.

We will have Android 6 on Nvidia Shoeld when Nvidia will publish the source code. We hope.

Is not necessary update this firmware for now. The device with this firmware is the most powerful android device in the world and we can do all.

I'm writing from my Shield TV ;)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] netvlada:
Hi Zulu99

I just plan to buy Shield because of your ROM.

If i undersantd you ,we will get all from your 1.8 version and nothing to lose from the latest 2.0 official version.

Your 1.8 is not rooted by default,i see thet next step can be root option?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
An Android device without root is like a Ferrari without engine :)

You can root full Android as explained in first post. Supersu via TWRP

The ota 2.0 don't change what you can do with Kodi and MxPlayer.

You can already see very well all videos first and before.

The new Geforce now is an app in google play, so we can simple update not like Android TV that need a new interface on leanback launcher.

So the ota 2 don't add nothing necessary for us. And many users on nvidia forum have problems with colors with the ota 2
[Shield Android TV Android Development] netvlada:
Thanks for info.

New 2.1 version is out,solved problems with colors,maybe you can base new ROM on 2.1 official?There will be now more and more european customers which will have 2.0 or 2.1 version and for them is convinient to go for your rom from the latest official sw.

https://forums.geforce.com/default/...upgrade-2-1-now-available-released-10-13-15-/

http://shield.nvidia.com/support/nvidia-android-tv/release-notes/1

Is there some chance you can make how-to video tutorial for 1.8 version?I am ready to make some donations:o
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Infact you can install this firmware also from last update.

kernel boot image and all other parts can be stock. when you install full android, you change only the system image.

so many parts are stock and can be updated with all last updates 5.x.x

what i can add if problems on color was really solved are only HW accelerated for some old codec, but not really necessary because this codec are managed very well in software mode and are at max 1080p. MxPlayer and Kodi manage this codec in software mode like a joke. The real codec that need HW acceleration are already HW accelerated in 1.8 firmware. H264 and H265 4K all ok.

For apps you don't need an update, you can download the apk and install.

But i will see also the new update to see if there is something interesting.

For all, let me know if there is something that we can't do very well with 1.8.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] netvlada:
Thanks for infos.

Now it is clear thet 1.8 can be installed from nvidia the latest updates.

What i miss from 1.8 if not install "Gapps"
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
The Android world :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] netvlada:
Huh,Huh

Then i must install all parts from first post and without Video tutorial.

I must to try it first(commands) on some cheaper box,not to brick 150 pounds:p
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
it was my first time too but dont worry,just follow step by step and copy paste it is realy easy when you have finished it and think about it.

if you have video problems just downgrade your shield to firmware 1.3 before installing the rom.

and of course,take your time and double check if you are not sure. :fingers-crossed:
[Shield Android TV Android Development] netvlada:
Yes

Just wondering why there is no some video tutorials from some memebrs.With it can learn faster and be sure what i am doing.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hausmanis:
Does 1.8 passthrough DTS HD MA and dolby HD ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
on vlc and kodi yes i watched interstelar without problem with my shield hooked to my 5.1 receiver.

the receiver just need to be compatible.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Seanichigo:
android tv 2.1

didn't downgrade to 1.3 then install this rom, black screen when trying to play a video embedded in a browser. not sure if it was a problem with the 2.1 version or something else.

will be trying to downgrade to 1.3 then retest it to see if it's not a video problem.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
let me know.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KING SKILLZ:
Man this is an all around solid Rom for this device! I would've gotten one earlier if i knew there was development for it. The lack of microphone on the remote and controller not working wireless are the only short comings, none of which is the OP's fault based on what i read in this thread. Will look into the workarounds because this interface far exceeds Stock, definitely worth a try, since its very easy to switch using twrp. Excellent job OP!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Seanichigo:
well, i can play embedded video in opera or chrome browser but i'm not sure if it's because when i was on 2.1 i didn't install the android system webview app...

could be the reason, or nothing related to that...
[Shield Android TV Android Development] netvlada:
Here is Video tutorial for rooting:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_qQJMuOAQQ

We must first to install 1.8 Rom and later to root it, or we can first make root from video and then to install 1.8?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Nice video! Me to root my shield I just used the auto root process inside twrp :D

It ask you if you want to root your device after the first time you leave twrp. It download and push everything needed by itself. It is a kinda straight forward proses :silly:

Due to the wipes you better install the roms first then root and Gapps.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] markthepig:
Hello zulu99

i just ordered a shield because of your rom (nvidia should give you some shares :)). I have some questions related to kodi. I will use a shield->avr (capable of decoding all AAC/Dolbi formats)->TV.

Is 24p playback issues also on your rom?. (described here http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=230801)

Does kodi passthrough AAC 5.1 (ive read in a previoe s post that DTS HD MA and dolby HD works).?

Thank you for developing and investing your time in this.

Yours

Mark
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
i can't investigate on some things where i don't have necessary hardware. But should work without problem. many parts of this firmware are stock. expecially on video stuff. I created a merge, the base nvidia part + what i need to transform it in Android. Is the only way with all private parts of Nvidia. This is not a nexus device where we have all source code.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] markthepig:
Thanks for answering.

The reason i asked is they said on update 2.0 and 2.1 they fixed the 24p issue.I know your rom is based on an old version so i was curios about the 24p issue (frame skipping once every 40 s or so, in video playback)

My shield is comming next week, i will test and let you know.

Anyway thanks again

Yours Mark
[Shield Android TV Android Development] vijovame:
Hello zulu99

Your rom versions are related to the nvidia rom version or is unrelated?

Asking because I'm very interested in your rom but the recent 2.1 rom from nvidia corrected some issues and if your rom is older I will get the issues again with the new full android benefit.

Thanks for your work, I was planning to built an Linux machine to compile android for my shield tv but I found your rom.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
It is told a lots of time in the thread but the rom is related to the nvidia stock rom version 1.3 mostly because of the video playback.

next update should be marshmallow when Google or nvidia will release more infos.

(Pixel c release or more sources from nvidia).

The code from nvidia is not open or available yet.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
You can do that also with: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.hz&hl=en

with all firmware that you want.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
I found a problem trying to play this game that just came out. I downloaded it from Google Play Store, click open and it said I needed to do a System Update to play this game. The game is Contrast and its for Nvidia Shield TV only. Can I get some help to be able to play this on Full Android. I don't know if it needs Lollipop v5.1.1 or to be tricked to think its a Nvidia Shield TV but because it asked for a update. I would assume it needs v5.1.1 but I cant remember the latest stock version.

[IMG="Nvidia Shield TV game Contrast Google Play Store"]http://taurusoutlaw.com/to-stuff/xda/contrast-1.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Nvidia Shield TV game Contrast needing system update"]http://taurusoutlaw.com/to-stuff/xda/contrast-2.jpg[/IMG]

[IMG="Nvidia Shield TV Full Android needing system update to play game"]http://taurusoutlaw.com/to-stuff/xda/contrast-3.jpg[/IMG]
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
If it say this, maybe becuse it check the build.prop :) All others exclusive games are working well.

the developer of this game maybe don't like my work.

Maybe you can edit the build.prop to last Nvidia build version to solve.

change the strings inside the build.prop and reassign the right permissions to the file :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Youtube gaming is complaining we need an update too, though there are tons of complaints about that right now in the reviews section, so I don't know if it's something anyone has working. I'd test on my 1+1, but that's already running 6.0, so won't really make a difference.

EDIT: Tested the 6.0 phone, it worked. Going to try to change the build number to 5.1.1 and reboot. Will report back.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
I using YouTube gaming and it works fine for me. I believe I just downloaded from Google Play Store.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
For watching videos or streaming? I can watch them fine, but not stream from my device to youtube.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
Just streaming, I didnt know you could do that. I want to give it a try now.

I've been trying to get Contrast to work all day and no luck. I'm trying to use gltools but I don't know what to input into the fields.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Yeah, there's a new "Go live button". Try it out and please let me know if it works. No clue on Contrast. I tend to only use emulators.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
Can you help us with editing build.prop?

Or is there a easier way of getting around these permissions like the gltools app?

---------- Post added at 07:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:35 PM ----------

Just tried and sadly I get the same message: Upgrade your system :eek:
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Idan73:
For me lately asphalt 8 also asks for game to update, but on play store I am on latest version. Unable to use multilayer now as well as participate in rewards contests.

Strange. Maybe a backlash against full android on TV.

Note 5 ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Could also be the shield itself has an update, which our build.prop doesn't take into account, so it may be as easy as changing some text.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
I'm hoping so.

Hopefully we'll see Marshmallow 6.0 update like Nexus Player.

Zulu99, can you help in this problem that looks to be spreading to more and more apps? Or help with some kind of work around?

I have a ShiEld TV 16GB sitting around. I'm going to reflash it to stock 2.1 and then try to install Full Android 1.8 on top of it and see if that will help. I know people are having problems past 1.4 update but I'm not doing anything plus I get the chance to Contrast :D on stock before flashing Full Android. I'll check YouTube Gaming and That Car game.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
I would highly suggest not flashing anything higher than 1.3 as that is what this rom is built on if you want to come to this rom. It could cause you quite the headache. I can guarentee that it's not going to help you install Contrast on this ROM, nor stream to youtube. Definately not worth it. I'm toying with build.prop tweaks, and will report back. If you do happen to not take my warning, please extract the build.prop from the full 2.1 and send it to me. I'd still recommend downgrading to 1.3 before coming back as this build relies on parts of the system that are changed with updates, and could cause instabilities or problems as reported by anyone on the 1.4 update.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
You're in luck. I already did that a few days ago. I'll wait for you to report back :)

Here is the 2.1 update build.prop

And here is the 2.1 update default.prop if needed.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Alright. It lets me record it would seem. I haven't tested it too through but it stopped with the out of date message. Here is my new build.prop

http://pastebin.com/6TnDfNPQ

The Wifi scan interval can be changed to your liking, I have mine set higher as these are stationary devices.

EDIT: Getting crash upon streaming or recording. Either I missed something, or it's the rom in same way, but it should allow you to install things regardless if if they are supposed to work or not. The update may have actually included something needed for streaming. If you can snag a logcat of a crash that may help the rom dev with seeing if there is anything we can do. I don't have another device to snag my logs from, and most pulling tools aren't working for me, and the one that does can only pull one line. I know it's a null pointer exception in the youtube app, but I don't know if we can track it any farther. Sorry I can't be of more help. Other than that crash, I haven't seen a single bad side effect yet that I can tell with that build.prop. Keep a backup in case of course.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
Awesome, my game is loading now. My problem now is that my dock is on the right and not at the bottom. (rotation is off)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
What launcher are you using? I'm using Google Launcher and not having that issue. Not sure what possibly could have caused that. Maybe adjust the screen density in there?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
I'm on a 500GB model and it looks like everything is zoomed in now.

I'm using L Launcher.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Oh crap. Forgot that we don't use stock DPI it was changed. I merged that. Change that to 180 or something of that like. The lower, the more zoomed out it is. Don't go lower than 160. I use 180.

EDIT: I modified the link in my build with a more proper build.prop edit for these devices. If you still have your original build, can you let me know the original density?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
[IMG="Full Android OS Dock on Right"]http://www.taurusoutlaw.com/to-stuff/xda/contrast-4.jpg[/IMG]

My original build.prop HERE
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Yeah, That says 220 also, so either try out 220, or 180. Looks like it's thinking it's a phone density, so it's trying to default to phone layout, so normally decreasing the DPI number will make things smaller, and act as a tablet. I made sure I left the device thinking it was a tablet in my modified build.prop, so that won't affect it. Just the DPI.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
That did it... You're awesome, it's fixed and I'm off to play Contrast :D

Edit: I used 220
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Awesome. Gladd it was that easy. I'll contact the rom dev and see if he'll integrate my change.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] n2outlaw:
Yeah, please do and maybe he can overlook your work to see if any errors :o not that you didn't do good :good:
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Yeah, hopefully not other than that one oversight. I used a diff editor to merge only needed changes, and I knew I changed the DPI, I just couldn't remember what from. That and WIFI scan interval are the only changes that I made that didn't get merged from the build.prop you provided, and anything that was added is still there just the same as it was to make sure the rom functions properly, along with his speed tweaks.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
When you install full android ontop of last stock 2.1 build, what are the problems, what you can't do ?

let me know better. An example of a reasonable game ( not 16$ game )

What app work strange or not work ?

The stock 2.1 break TWRP functionality ? you can't install zip from TWRP ?

do me a little summary, because I was working on the nexus player

Please let me know.