yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
the tegra x1 will be in next google tablet the pixel c so we will have a prety good acces to the sources very soon :D
[Shield Android TV Android Development] duanim:
Oh yeah I forgot
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
To record audio in gameplay, i use a small usb audio device that have in and out. I connect the out to in with a standard audio cable.

You can find some posts ago also the link of some apps that record the internal audio.

For screenshot, a simple long press on the camera button of droidmote client.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Thanks to Linux4Tegra for X1, i hope soon we can have a very good Ubuntu version also for Shield TV.

The development board is on market.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] cronikman84:
Let me clarify that I am not discrediting your firmware in anyway, If anything I gave you credit for what you are doing for our shield TV and I'm sorry that you feel that way, it wasn't my intension for it to sound that way or if it seem that I was discrediting your work believe me I wasn't, and I apologize. I didnt come here to provoke anyone or came here posting with the aim of upsetting someone or eliciting an angry response from you or anyone. I am aware that nvidias WiFi is proprietary tech or source code, I am aware that what you are doing with your firmware is the way to go and not being walled is the reason this firmware is awesome and a must have for shield TV users... I was just explaining why I haven't installed it yet as I use my shield TV for gaming purpose with stock controller, again I apologize.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Grippen50:
Take it easy guys we are all in the same boat here. Someone to blaim should be nvidia responsible for choosing the OS. The all product is awesome minus the Android TV spec. Zulu99 thank god managed to overcome this limitation and best of all for free because as I told a few posts back there is a guy in US doing this and charging you for it. He doesn't even share the procedure in case you wanted to do it yourself.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
yep i saw he sell shields on ebay.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] HackRus:
Has the Shield got the addition of Keyboard Mapping and Joystick Integration?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
google keyboard suport any physical keyboard of any language.

for your controller ,if it work on regular android,it will work here. of course the game should be compatible too.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jesi:
zulu99, thanks for sharing this great rom!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] ronmazor:
pairing

non of the remote can pair

need help
[Shield Android TV Android Development] ronmazor:
Nvidia Remote

Both my Nvidia remote wont pair after installing the rom, i tried everything

can you help

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Hi ZULU

i cant pair my original Nvidia remote , can you help please
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
I don't have this remote, i never know if is bluetooth, ir, wireless or with strange prorietary protocols of Nvidia.

But as i explained above, expecially for new users, if you need only directional keys and volume, that are not very useful to control a full Android version, you can use also the remote of your TV. Shield TV and Nexus Player have hdmi CEC, so you can use the remote of TV or any other standard remote bluethooth, ir, wireless.

For private audio, the best solution are bluetooth headphones and mic if you need it.

An hardware input device that use proprietary things is never the right thing to buy, because is not compatible with all others Android devices, others firmwares and when you buy another device.

But it can not works well, also on many games and apps because an indipendent developer, when create an app / game, create it to be more generic possible and fine tuning the code on standard hardware input devices. Like a generic and standard wireless / bluetooth controller or a generic ir / bluetooth / wireless remote.

Proprietary input devices hardware, have short life because can't be supportd from others developers on all devices and firmwares. So when you buy, i suggest to make sure that this device is standard and work also on others Android devices.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
They won't work with this rom ever probably. It is in fact running on wifi not bluetooth, which we don't have source code for. It's very unfortunate. It'd be nice to have for Kodi and the like, but but just isn't gonna happen on anything other than stock unless they give us source, or someone does some reverse engeneering.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Let's just say NVIDIA wireless peripheral s are compatible only with Android TV. And not regular Android.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] lartomar2002:
I understood what you were saying and you were not being critical. You were only giving an objective opinion. You have to understand that English is not his first language and there will be some mistakes made when translating.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Whats the easiest way of going from Full Android 2.1 to 2.2 without a complete flash i cant find the post that states what the change is in the build.prop and what the permissions on the are that are required to stop the device softbricking. As i would like the full Playstore back rather than the TV one that its updated to, also as we cant install TWRP whats the best method for installing xposedframework on Full android on the shield?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
you need last server and last client.... When you long press on the camera button, that is located in the music tab, you take the screenshot on server device.

I use it every day on shield TV full Android and work also on Android TV.

Look the first 10 second of this video, i made i screenshot to show you.

https://youtu.be/6Ur0grXVQnc
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
If you are on full Android 2.1, is not necessary update to 2.2 because you can fix the build.prop and keylayout manually. Is very simple

I made the update for new users, new installs. In this way the firmware update the correct version of Google Play without change manually the build.prop

To install xposed freamework and all others things that you do with recovery, you can use FlashFire app.

All this informations are in previous posts.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jesi:
Hmm, any updates for 5.1 (dts etc) sounds?

Tried to search this topic....
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Zermelo:
Screen size adjustment

I really like this rom. It was the first thing I installed on my shield. However, I am having a small issue.

I apologize if this question has already been asked, but is there any way to adjust the screen size? I looked in the settings thoroughly and could not find a way to do it. On the stock firmware there was a way to adjust the screen size for TVs which didn't recognize the correct border for the shield in 1080p.

My TV (an older Viewsonic n3760w) displays the the output of the shield a little zoomed in so I can't see about an inch on ever side.

2nd question: I just wanted to verify that by installing This rom are you losing the stock apps like plex, YouTube, and Netflix for the Leanback launcher?? I ask this because I didn't see any way to access them, even by using quick shortcut.

Thanks in advance.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Yes it works,just play a 5.1 movie with vlc or kodi and it will play on your 5.1 hdmi receiver.

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Outch yes the firmware has no overscan correction so if your tv has no overscan fix it is a big problem.

If the tv has a way to change the aspect ratio you should try them.

Yes you lose every default Google tv apps but you can use regular android ones. Or get them from the store.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jesi:
I'm not really good with surround systems, but:

- My tv has netflix app, if i play movie with that, my receiver shows 5.1.

- Shield is connected to tv, tv is connected to receiver via hdmi: when playing 5.1 movie with vlc/kodi --> receiver shows 2.1

Tested from tv settings bitstream and pcm.

How about netflix? Gives same 2.1 only.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
You should see if your movie is in 5.1 and see if your players have sound settings to enable the 5.1 output.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Almost on all new TV, in the menu, you can adjust the screen size. ( where you have 4:3 16:9 zoomed )

In this menu there is also a functions "adapt to screen"

With this function the TV automatically adjust the screen size.

Is a functionon of the TV

If your TV don't have it, you can use an app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sagar.screenshift2

For leanback apps, you can download from apk mirror and start it from leanback launcher.

You can create a shortcut of leanback launcher, therefore you open the launcher like an app and inside you will find the lenaback app that you need.

But i don't know no one leanback app that is better than the normal android app.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Zermelo:
Thanks for the clarification. I'm not really missing the stock apps. I was just wondering if I did something wrong when installing the rom as I thought Zulu's original post implied that there were still here just not directly accessible through any launcher except Leanback.

The screen border is a slightly bigger problem as this tv does not have any overscan correction. Eventually I'll be getting a new one, but this one is still working so I'd rather not spend the money right now on a TV.

One last question, and this is directed at anyone who can shed some light. Does anyone know a way to disable the HDMI check for certain apps? I had a TWC app running well on my last android TV, but the apps I used to disable the HDMI check don't seem to work on the shield. I've tried a few things there is an app call virtual HDMI unplug that was posted a while ago on freak tab. I've tried using application starter and disabling the HDMI check service of the app to no avail.

Was just wondering if there is any way around this. Seems silly that service providers won't let you use a device's HDMI output in fear of you using as a replacement STB.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
No I'm sorry,as you can see the settings panel is really just barebone.it is all settings from an aosp tab rom mostly. So no screens can be a problem.

We need to wait more sources to tweak those things.

But yes you can try to find some apps in the App Store to tweak what you need.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jesi:
Not for 5.1 sounds from Netflix =(

When using my TV's own netflix app, do get 5.1 and much better image quality vs shield, any ideas?

How I can set battery percentage to 100%?

For example, Dropbox is not uploading, because low bat.

(HW monitor pro shows bat voltage for -1.00v).
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
yes zulu need to find a way to fix the 0% battery because some apps give me warnings too.

and for netflix well if your tv does it better,use your tv.

check if your tv doesn't use a sound filler that convert 2.0 to 5.1 like Dolby pro-logic II on the app.

if it is,you should enable it on your receiver it could help.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Why were on the subject of media play back any ideas why the Netfilx app is not outputting 4k Youtube does?

I will check on my setup what sound output im getting to see if its the shield restricting 5.1 or may be other hardware setup issue you may be facing

Edit: withing Kodi settings the defult setup is 2.1 you must go in specfiy the amount of speakers and the pass through setttings but as far as im aware the passthrough is WIP

http://kodi.wiki/view/NVIDIA_SHIELD_TV

see known issues
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
i think full android is only working in 1080p ,only android tv has 4k settings i guess but we need to ask zulu on that.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
No what im saying is youtube app on full android is fine its producing 4k using VP9 Codec but the Netflix app doesnt seem to recognise that the box is capable of HVEC (H265) the stock firmware and netflix can play at 4k?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Have you tried tunning the stock app in this firmware? May be the app itself.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
This firmware have full 4K support.

But Netflix as always have strange protections inside the app that i really don't understand. Mean that i don't understand why a so stupid behaviour if the firmware is secure, widevine enabled and you can't record drm contents like in the stock firmware.

Anyway, only for Netflix, the Leanback app have full resolution and the normal app no. So if you need Netflix full resolution install the Leanback version.

Despite this, i use the normal version because the search and navigation are better.

I have netflix, but i'm not a netflix fan. But maybe you can find a solution playing with the libs inside the app and swap the libs of a version inside another version.

P.S.

I see a lot of stupid protections inside Android about DRM stuff. Are stupid because if an user want record a drm content, the user can record also without root and with a stock firmware. An example is run netflix in the browser of your windows pc, run on android an app like splashtop, in android you can record.

Windows 10 on Shield Android TV:

https://youtu.be/W1BYtd11asM

Windows can have root and Android no. Why ?

Do you know why i create many videos ? because videos are better than thousands words, especially for me that i not speak in english.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Ok i need to learn more about leanback, i have tried the netflix app it would seem that the audio put is being restricted by the shield box! what we need is a few more developers like Zulu to get involved and this could be the next HD2 :D
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
leanback is basicaly android tv.

so it is android tv apps.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] designforce:
Hey Zulu99,

is it possible to upgrade the IR functions of the Image? I use a Logitech Harmony Remote and with the provided RC Profile only basic funktions are working.

Special with the TV function inside of Kodi this is annoying extra functions like "info" "channellist" and so on are not usable.

Alternative could you or any other tell me in which system path the ir configuration and recognation values are stored so i can make a new ir profile with a other remote control.

Best Regards

Dforce
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
I never used the infrared port. I don't know, i'm sorry
[Shield Android TV Android Development] cronikman84:
OK, so... I decided to flash this puppy on my shield TV and it's great so far plus I can say 98% of the games on Nvidia grid work with my GameStop red samurai V2 Bluetooth controller which is great news, all Nvidia grid games work perfect with my original wired shield TV controller and got to play multiplayer games with my 9 year old son... Once i go into the google playstore, Most apps that I purchased on my nexus 5 like need for speed most wanted, Gangstar Vegas and a few others say that they are not compatible with my device. Is there anything I'm missing to be able to download any or every app I have purchased from the app store on my shield TV? I installed this puppy to get access to every app on the google playstore but not all apps are showing, any suggestions? I might go back to stock if I can't get access to apps I have purchased from my phone ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
http://kodi.wiki/view/Remote_controls/RF

Look at the bottom section. Should work fine on this firmware. Makes me want to find a remote to play with it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
So leanback is this the stock firmware running in a launcher then? Any one got a link or steps on how to do this cheers TF
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
not exactly. leanback apps are stock apps just.you find them on the net by googling and some are in the store.

and leanback launcher is the stock launcher but with no mouse support.you find it in the store.

but it is still full android running behind.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
OK so I take it that its the standard android TV launcher that's class as leanback, also saying this device is not compatible any one got a link for side loading? Also can any one remind me of the changes required to stop play store updating what needs changing in build.prop and the permissions on the build.prop too??
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Google Play app was updated and in this video you can see how look like on Shield TV.

Google Play ver. 6.0.0

I LIKE IT, Thanks GOOGLE.

https://youtu.be/gSkGz2PwWHE

P.S.

To respond to last posts:

Leanback apps are the bad version of normal Android apps. But you can run it also on Full Android.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
you need that https://play.google.com/store/apps/...ncher&pcampaignid=APPU_1_lkRIVqjgL4eSaYutueAD
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Will changing build.prop allow me to install this as it states device not compatible?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
If you need some leanback apps, you can download the apk from apkmirror https://www.apkmirror.com/

You can run leanback app in this way:

https://youtu.be/NMqz8e33oq8

Or alternatively, you can create a shortcut of the leanback launcher and have all leanback apps inside:

https://youtu.be/c0uFJWIcIXM

But if you have full Android, this is really not necessary, because every normal app is better than leanback version.

But if you want you can choose.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Ok so even in the leanback launcher netflix doesnt want to run at 4k it would be good if some else on here that has shieldTV 4k setup with standard firmware to test to see if HVEC is actually working.

Am i right in saying that you can only have one version of playstore installled for example you can have normal one in full android then switch to leanback launcher and have the android tv version?

Also whats strange is that netflix on full android is only passing out 2.0ch audio is this the netflix "internal player" causing this issue?

Has anyone got TWRP working on shield tv yet would be good to take full nand backup to be able to switch eaier between FW

Also i updated to the latest Kodi nightly and it looks like they have enabled DTS/DD passthrough but no HD Audio passthrough yet.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
I use Full Android 1.8 and I use kodi to play HEVC Main10 4k videos. I only have a 1080p monitor, but it does play the file, and is most definately hardware accelerated.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] stefauresi:
hi,

this rom is compatible with Shield TV Pro 500gb ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Why Netflix has limitations on many Android custom firmwares, if an user also on stock firmware and without Root can record video ?

I'm against piracy, but sellers of movies and songs are ruining the future of Android.

In this way, you can record also all the other services that normally do not allow Root or custom firmwares on Android.

https://youtu.be/G0Oajmr645o
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Yes,read first post for the 500gb install instruction.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] stefauresi:
I dont find other install instruction for Shield Pro , it's the same of 16gb ?

excuse me for my bad English , i'm french
[Shield Android TV Android Development] thekid22681:
Been using full android and absolutely love it. The problem i am having is with the xbox 360 wireless controller. The controller works fine navigating and selecting programs. Also works fine within programs. The problem is with games. The games do not reckonize it. I know that the games support controllers, because when the controller is attached with an otg cable they work. Tried hooking the wireless adapter direct to usb and with the otg cable but have had no luck getting it to be reckonized in games. Is ther something else i am missing?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
Ok oui c est compatible attends juste 10min le temps que la Shields formate les 500go après l install.

Yes it is compatible,just wait 10 min ,the shield format the 500gb after the installation.

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Yes,the game name? And try on more than one game.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] thekid22681:
Tried deer hunter 2014 which came on the shield. Worked on android tv and works on full android with shield controller with otg cable. Wont work with xbox 360 wireless controller. Will try others and let you know.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
note :xbox 360 wireless controller works only with microssoft xbox dongle. only the wired controller works wired to pc or android.

microssoft proprietary wirelles is a known issue .and they use USB only for charging.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] thekid22681:
I am using the microsoft dongle. Tried direct to shield usb and also with the otg cable. If there is no way to get this to work, i may try a bluetooth controller. I do use the shield controller hooked to my tablet with droidmote for games that don't support controllers. I was just looking to play supported games without having a wired controller.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] ronmazor:
Cant use any of Nvidia remotes

For some unfair reason it is impossible to use Nvidia Remote after restoring with this Rom , if this changes it will make people more likely to adopt it
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Known fact. Thank nvidia for not open sourcing their wifi direct. They use that tech, so this rom will not have it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Can I ask what you mean by HVEC Main10 4k Videos? What file format are they .mkv H265?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
HEVC is H265, mkv is a container, but in this case, yes it was, and main 10 means that they are 10bit color profile, and the standard is only 8 bit. If you have ever heard of hi10p videos, those are the equivelant of main10 but hi10p is h264 and can only be software decoded, where h265 (AKA HEVC) can do it hardware level and therefor uses the GPU and CPU both.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
Have you got test files or a link (DM if need be) I can try as I would like to see the shield output 4k other than VP9

Cheers TF
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
More Extreme Living Room with Shield TV

Take it like a joke, but not too much.

Here you can find the missing part of the Android world.

https://youtu.be/DO07U4VptH0
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
I think a so much exotic format need a regular computer and not an android device for proper viewing and decoding.

In this case you better build an htpc....
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TunaFlapjack:
No this is what the shield was built for (as well as gaming) they built the device with the right hardware its just development time now :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kdb424:
Exotic format? HEVC is becoming mainstream. Unless you were talking about hi10p formats? I have a massive amount of my collection in those 2 formats. The only killer is h264 hi10p can only be CPU decoded, but I must say, this shield hardware is top notch. It plays 1080p hi10p videos like a champ up to 20mb/s. I only have one movie that it can't play perfectly as it caps that for a few instances, but nothing to big. HEVC Main10 4k works fine.