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[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vcoleiro1:
I still believe there will be a Nexus Player 2 launched this year. I just think people got the timing wrong. It was never going to be released less than a year after the current Nexus Player. I suspect you will see the NP2 in November. I also believe the $50 sales are stock runouts
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
So you don't think google is going to abandon another group of formerly loyal customers? Ahh.. the good ole days when google was the savior in the fight against the MS evil empire, turns out MS are evil amateurs compared Darth Google...
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] undivide:
picked mine up 49 bucks crawl-mart and I run netflix and kodi just fine from Goog Play Store. Even installed kodi alpha jarvis apk and that worked just fine. I'm not quite sure how I feel about streaming over wifi because I have a dual antenna N fios router in my basement and the nexus player is upstairs in the living room, literally the only thing separating them is the floor! so far even high bitrate 1080p mkv files stream in without issue. netflix stream buffers up quicker than my aging wdtv live. I am trying to find an easy way to freeing up resources/ram so that more can be dedicated to kodi. I wish openelec could replace android 6.0

I might try to downgrade and flash cyanogenmod if I can find a cheap BT keyboard/mouse.

Nexus remote is junk and so far, I do not use the asus wireless gaming controller too much, might return it but for 29 bucks its a nice thing to have, makes navigating the menus a little more quiet than click click click default remote
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
With all the devices released and due to be released running Android TV the Android TV OS must be secure. And with the Nexus Player being the only Android TV device getting 6.0 support so far the support must still be there. That said besides all the TV's being released with Android TV OS the only streaming box with much success so far seems to be the Shield. I am a Ouya Owner and have been waiting for Razer to release the Ouya library on Forge which has been almost dead it seems to me for months? I was very surprised when Google released the Chromecast refresh with no Nexus Player refresh included? I still think a new Nexus Player is around the corner . Look at Amazon selling out its old stock just before the Amazon Fire TV 2.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
"Look at Amazon selling out its old stock just before the Amazon Fire TV 2"

Well hopefully google isn't as shortsighted as amazon, can't really fathom how you do a refresh, with at this point better "4K" support being pretty much the only technical reason to update these boxes, and you stick with your grandpa's hdmi, the 6 year old v1.4??

The "New" Fire TV, party like it's 2009!!

Amazon’s Fire 4K TV box can’t reproduce HDR ultra HD content

http://4k.com/news/amazon-fire-4k-tv-box-doesnt-support-hdr-or-hdmi-2-9836/
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
I was only using Amazon selling out the Fire TV 1 stock at low prices just before the Amazon Fire TV 2. I am a Shield fan myself:) Not defending Fire TV.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
Wasn't aimed at you, just my bewilderment at amz, usually when you put out a new version of a relatively recent product you want to give people a reason to upgrade and "future proof" at least a little bit. Can't see a rush to upgrade your "just because it's new doesn't mean it's not already obsolete" product..
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhum1:
Upcoming Android TV Devices?

Anyone know what devices, TVs, or Blu Ray Players are slated to come out with Android TV installed? There were a few with it advertised toward the beginning of this year, but am not currently seeing it as a selling point. Also, I'm questioning if Sony would really continue support for Andoroid TV when they have a competing device now (Vita TV / Playstation TV) that can interface with the PlayStation 4 and stream console games from Playstation Now and TV stations from Playstation Vue (not to mention Netflix, Crackle, Amazon Prime, Hulu and all the other standard streaming apps). My guess is that PlayStation TV could be included with any TV just as easily as Android TV and I don't see any strategic reason for Sony to continue with plans for TVs with Android TV. Could Sony be positioning themselves to make the next TV platform? I'm sure they could give it away for free if it meant roping people into subscription services...
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
Not sure Sony is in a position to become the next big anything, if sony wasn't such bad shape I say google should dip into petty cash and buy them just for the ps4 and use it as the entry point for "A-TV". But with liabilities of 39b and assets of 35b, an offer of negative $4 billion is a fair price for sony..
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zoid_99:
Target @ $24.98

Our target had the NP on clearance for $24.98. I got the only one available.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
I know Sony, Sharp, CG, Hisence , Phillips and here are some new ones. Also seems allot of cable providers mostly outside the US. I would not be surprised to see Playstation Now or View show up on some of these devices though?

http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2015/10/04/google-announces-new-android-tv-partners/
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Haggster66:
In various European countries the Nexus Player has been released this year (2015); in the UK it was at the end of March. That was roughly 6 months ago.

The original Chromecast had been released in July 2013 and in 2014 in Europe.

See the difference? Clue: The Nexus Player isn't even 12 months old, in some countries it's just been released 6 months ago - so an update for the Nexus Player is what would actually have surprised me instead of the fact that it hasn't been updated yet.

It took over two years for the Chromecast to be updated, so why is the Nexus Player supposed to get a new hardware version after less than a year of its existence?
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Showtime_III:
Good point
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dreiberg:
The Nexus player is now unavailable in most if not all european countries. Existences in my country (Spain) were finished one month ago. I can't buy a Nexus Player here but I hope there is a new Nexus Player in the horizon that I can buy.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osugsxr:
target clearance price at $24.98, picked up two this morning and first thing I do is log into this site for possibly rooting the device. I haven't been on this site in over a year since I switched to an iphone 6
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
Very valid point. We in the US tend to take for granted that when a new product is released its everywhere. I was short sighted with this point forgive me. This said many are indicating that the supplies in the EU are also almost none? So what is everybody's guess is the Nexus Player discontinued or just awaiting a refresh of some sort?
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilecj:
Online? Or in the store?
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osugsxr:
Its in store YMMV, first store I checked was priced at $49.99, the second had only two left at $24.98 so I picked up both.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Showtime_III:
Just picked one up for $25 at target.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kyle C:
Anyone know the policy on Target clearance?

I called my local Target (northern California) and they are NOT on clearance, at least according to the employee on the phone.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
Looked online, $99 in stock for 2 hour local pickup, chat support = useless, "Vee know nuthing" ripped them apart in the "did we solve your problem" odds they reply?? x + ∞
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] temesgen77:
picked up 2 at my Target yesterday, $24.95 each..... :good:
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nephilim3883:
They probably looked at the price label on the shelf and didn't price check in their system.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vcoleiro1:
Id say we are within 6 weeks of seeing the Nexus Player 2.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhum1:
Doubtful

I don't know. Its looking like its going to become a battle of gaming platforms. Sony has been pumping out Playstation TV devices at Best Buy for $40 for several weeks now and for $35 at Amazon. These devices play Vita games, work with Playstation Now (the online console game streaming platform), and have many video streaming apps (including Amazon Prime). I'm also seeing more TV's and Blu Ray players with Playstation Now functionality. I question how long Nvidia Shield (The only Android TV device I can find in stores now) will hold its ground against real console games; especially at 4 times the price... Also, I don't see any evidence that Google is gearing up for any big announcements. If they were going to announce a new Nexus Player they would have done it at the event in September. I speculate all the rumors from filings in September about a device that sounded similar to the Nexus Player were actually the new Chromecast devices.

There is one other possible reason that retailers stopped carrying the Nexus Player, but I don't know if changes any of my previous points about it becoming a gaming system battle. Perhaps retailers were just making space for the Chromecast audio ahead of the holiday season? I don't know. They may not be canceling it, but I wouldn't be all that surprised if they did at some point in the not too distant future.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
JANUARY 2, 2014

Sony Corporation*Probability Of Bankruptcy*=*Normalized*Z-Score = 78%

Current

Sony Corporation*Probability Of Bankruptcy*=*Normalized*Z-Score**=* 39.71%

Sony's on quite a tear lately, down to only 40% odds of bk, I'd say google should "buy" them, although they may have to go a bit above fair market, I don't think an offer of negative 4.5 billion will fly..

Market Capitalization	31.1 B

Current Asset	35 B

Current Liabilities 39.57 B

https://www.macroaxis.com/invest/ratio/SNE--Probability-Of-Bankruptcy
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhum1:
I know

Yes, but in the end Sony has a product that is more affordable, more robust, being carried in more stores, and has (assumed) more market penetration (TV wise). Also, they are using it to bolster their Playstation Now service (newer). I couldnt find sales figures for the Playstation TV or the Nexus Player, but here are some figures for the other TV products sold by Sony and Google. All Im saying is that I think Sony is in the better position to make some big strides in the TV realm because they have invested so heavily in Now (and Vue). Whether they catch on or not will remain to be seen.

As of March 2015 Sony sold 20 million PS4s worldwide

As of Oct 2013 Sony sold 80 Million PS3s worldwide

As of May 2015 Google Sold 17 million Chromecasts worldwide

I would be singing a different tune if Google were to announce a partnership to subscribe to streaming cable channels, UV movie redemption in the play store, a Netflix like streaming service (would need a niche to make this work), or streaming console games. Google is in a unique position with their mobile business and could really bridge the gap between console and mobile games (Sony has tried to do this to an extent with their smart phones), but I'm not sure if its going to happen in part because of fragmentation. Nvidia Shield may be the device that pushes us down that road, but adoption seems like its been slow. A few years ago I thought Sony and Google should partner to bridge this gap and strengthen each others services, but that ship has probably sailed...
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
I agree, it's amazing how far the sony has fallen, they have so mismanaged their other businesses that the only real solution for sony at this point would be breaking it up for parts, but you're never going to get the p4 out on it's own as long as it is the only thing keeping the rest of the company alive.. And It does not bode well for the ps4 when you just rob $$ from it instead of investing $$ in it..
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
I think Google is jockeying to make Android TV the standard OS for smart TVs. It just does not seem that they would be dropping Android TV OS with it being installed in TV's from so many different manufactures including Sony!
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jhum1:
I agree, but I'm still not seeing it (Android TV) as a must have feature that is heavily touted / requested or even having much brand recognition. Lack of Amazon Prime Video support is likely to bite them at some point down the road if not already. Regarding TVs with android TV many of the reviews that I've read say that Android TV feels inconsistent with the overall existing TV interface when its embedded; that alone doesnt mean its going to be a failure, but it could lead to people not using it. Android TV definitely is a good option for TV companies who have been building their own platforms for their TVs leading to heavy fragmentation and a lack of apps. It does look like Sony has done some work to make their services available on Andoroid TV so there is a possibility that this could help both parties. For how much I love my Nexus Player, I just don't see the platform currently gaining as much traction (or having features not available elsewhere) as its going to need to edge out Fire TV, Apple TV, and Roku.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
The difference here is I do not see Fire TV OS or Apple TVOS coming installed on televisions right out of box. I see the Media Boxes as devices being used until Smart TV's are the standard in all homes. I am willing to bet most will be using a android based OS if not Android TV itself. Example why would Sony choose Android TV over say a modified version of its PS4 OS?
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweets55:
I got Nexus Player at Target for the $25 clearance deal a few weeks ago. I saw on slickdeals it was dropped to $15. Last Sunday I was able to return it and get a $24 credit. Then buy it again. for $15. hehe Not sure if it matter but I never opened it. I have no clue on what it can do with root or how to root it so I need to read up.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nate2:
Over 8 weeks now. No sign of NP2.

Did Google throw in the towel and let Amazon FireTV/Roku win? lol

At least the Daydream scenery is nicer on the NP than it is on Amazon FireTV or Windows.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vcoleiro1:
It's fair to say I was totally wrong. At this point I have no idea what Google are thinking.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrkmpn:
If they do discontinue it, it would be nice if they would fix the audio sync issue with it. From day one I've had issues with audio sync. 90% of my usage is either Netflix, or streaming movies from my laptop and with both I have to restart the device every other time I use it to get the audio and video to sync. Other than that I love the device.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wastate2014:
Well the Razer TV has been re released with the Ouya store built in. They have released Android 6 than another update for Nexus player. A few more TV companies have announced Android TV on there TV's next year. There was a news story from Asus CEO that hinted at the 2nd Gen Nexus Player. Honestly who knows where this is heading but I still like the Android TV interface much better. At least it is not the cluttered mess that is Fire TV os at this point and even underneath Fire TV depends on Google Android. So I doubt Android will be out of the picture over say the next three Years.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IRIE4IPIER:
All that just to get a lousy $10 back? Straight up loser brah

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With a device like the nvidia shield pro, why are you guys crying for a Nexus Player 2? It's just gonna be the same device with a slightly faster cpu and probably 16GB of storage.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] undivide:
I think asus is going to stay away from this dying market of android tv.

apple and roku will clearly dominate
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wyelkins:
I noticed that Best Buy has the game controllers back in stock at full price.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
$40 bucks ouch, I don't game but bought one as a remote control which meh.. it works but not that convenient as a remote, it's sitting in a drawer with under 1 hour use, pm me with an offer if you're looking 4 1..
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkOrPn:
Got a refurb at ebay for only $46.99 (and 90 days warranty) and they shipped it 2-day Priority for free. Once I got it I realize I have no clue why its called a Refurb, as its exactly like what you get out of the retail package. The device was new with the plastic still on it and the power supply looked like human hands have never touched it and even the remote looked brand new, although it did not have the original plastic on it. I am VERY pleased for only $46.99 and getting it in 3 days flat. Batteries not included, lol...
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
The only as new thing you don't mention is the otg usb cable, I got mine new from groupon $49 -$10 coupon so $39/del. For a quad core atom box, I use it for kodi and when I'm not using it I run a plex server in a linux vm and it has enough horsepower to transcode video on the fly. A nas with with similar specs that can transcode, you could easily drop 10x as much..
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SkOrPn:
Agreed, seems to have plenty of power so far. I didn't know the retail box came with OTG, but since I manufacture my own OTG cables I have dozens of them here. The one I'm currently using with it I built last night with exact specs that I preferred at exactly 9.5" in length so it would twist around just perfectly to the 4 port USB Hub its sitting on. Lol, the first one I made for it was only 3.5" and just didn't reach the way I wanted it to. Thankfully that hub is a round puck just like the NP (PS3 Round Powered HUB), so the NP sits on it really nice. I just need to figure out how I want to attach the NP to the hub, so its more like a real device with a real USB hub built in. Not sure if I want to use a velcro like material but that is probably how I will be going about it so I still have access to the bottom button. I could hot glue up one of the ports and use that port for a dedicated internal storage setup, but not sure I want to yet. I don't really see any reason to add more storage myself.

I'm liking this thing. Even wifi transfer pro works really good. However, my old MX1000 BT mouse will not pair for some reason (That is the mouse I was planning to use all along). So I have to use my main mouse from the PC and I don't like having to transfer the little receiver back and forth. Oh well maybe my old BT mouse is just too old for Android 6.0. I'm also not happy that I couldn't get my Live Wallpaper to launch as the background to the home page. I thought live wallpapers worked on Android TV :confused:

Is it possible to get rid of the Kodi icon on the home page perhaps?
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] scottfree1:
I dumped the "leanback" almost immediately, while I seem to recall that you can do the things you want, you need chainfire's sideload launcher, not positive but I don't think you need root to use it..

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher&hl=en
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kalala:
I thought the "fire sale" at Target was an indication that it was discontinued. I guess not but I scooped one up for $24 anyway. With Kodi and streaming site log ins, it's perfect.
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweets55:
I just now saw this. lol I was going into Target anyway and it took a few mins. So I'm a loser for saving $10. smh I guess your not a slickdealer. lol
[Nexus Player Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ski522:
I would say yes that the hardware is discontinued...even ASUS own website doesn't have them in stock not to mention they were selling them for the $49 price tag.

http://store.asus.com/us/item/201412AM240000002

And it's been months since I last remember seeing Google's store have them in stock.

I was able to grab a 2nd one at Walmart this past weekend for $49, but it was the last one in my area and now all Walmart stores in my area are showing out of stock for me. Yesterday (Jan 18th) BestBuy had them on sale for $49, but it's back to the $69 price today...they seem to be the only brick-mortar stores that still have decent inventory. If you're looking for a box I would certainly keep an eye on Bestbuy as I'm guessing it's only a matter of time before they start a final clearance sale on the hardware.

While the hardware is most likely discontinued, obviously Google is still pushing development of the software which is good!

Too bad though, the Player is a great little box now that I have found it decodes mpeg2 in the GPU...that has been a problem for me with these Android boxes in the past since I recorded video using OTA.
[General Questions and Answers] LordAbolition:
I have a Galaxy S6 Sprint running a custom firmware. Anyone know where I can download Android 6.0 and flash it with Odin? Thanks (sorry if I spelled something wrong)
[General Questions and Answers] russy23:
the final build hasnt been released yet
[General Questions and Answers] LordAbolition:
Alright thanks
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silentwidow:
I can't seem to find a yes or no on this, can you bootloader unlock the D85020F?

Thanks!
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manups4e:
no one can unlock yet and do you really want to do it and brake your warranty? it's the same as using bumped roms but bumped roms will keep your warranty safe.
[G3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silentwidow:
What's a warranty? I've long lost my will to deal with manufactures for those lol and I don't think my phone has one I grabbed off eBay and it has two cracks on the housing

Unlock May not have been the best term I guess, is there a way to load custom roms on the g3 if it's been updated to d85020f?
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aldrine:
when im playing clash of clans. it suddenly close. and no force to close or unfortunately stop displayed... why? is there a kill apps in my phone? if is there please tell how to disable it... thx
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rbrewer123:
I was having problems with Clean Master killing apps when my phone went to sleep. Perhaps try whitelisting everything in Clean Master. If you're rooted, you can use Disable Application (on the play store) to freeze it. Using Auto Start Manager to try and disable Clean Master didn't work for me.
[ZenFone 2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Asus_USA:
Recommend using ZenUI app called ASUS support for troubleshooting assistance. Go to Apps>ASUS Support>Assistance>Software>(choose from the list)

Sincerely

ASUS_USA
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rechargelegend:
I have the same problem with my phone. So basically i have a white brick now. It works when your not doing anything with it. But trying to use facebook, chrome or any other app the screen stops working.

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z5-Z5-Compact-Z5-Premium/z5-compact-touchscreen-acting-weird/td-p/1043339
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tudork:
Major ouch, especially seeing the number of people who reported the problem!
[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dondavis007:
So far it's only owners of the white model, is that just a fluke?

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[Xperia Z5 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SirRobin78:
Seems bad. Very bad. But the thread on talk.sonymobile.com is full with owners of white ones so it seems a major problem with that batch :)