yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] retire01022004:
Well, good news and bad news. Started from scratch and wiped and flashed 6.0 from the beginning. And yes, WiFi again working fine. But, as before - once again unable to pair bluetooth remote! Unbeliavable problems I've had with this NP and still need to set up apps and somehow get remote paired. Has been a total disappointment!

For comparison, I've had a Firestick since initially released ($20). Problems = 0. Sideload and run everything (Kodi, Netflix, Youtube, Crackle, Dropbox, Plex, etc) and does obviously support Prime. Yes the NP will run Android but I can't immagine using for anything other than movies/photos).

Ok, I feel better. And, I do appreciate your help. Now off to see if can get remote to pair.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] petermg:
It should come up in their system as the 14.99 price but beware people are making long trips to Target just to buy out their stock on these! Might want to call ahead and ask them to hold one for you but do NOT ask them to price check it or when you arrive it may have magically disappeared into the purchase of a store employee!
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] QTeknology:
With netflix leanback app, pressing f4 or f8, you will receive this:

Inviato dal mio X9006 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
Hello,

I just switched from stock to AOSP 6.0 and have noticed there has been at least one game (Daytona Rush) that loads into a touch-friendly interface instead of the remote-friendly interface that I used when on the stock leanback launcher. Do i need a different apk for the game (like Netflix), or is there a way (build.prop?) to get apps to load as if they were on the stock ROM?

FYI: I have root and xposed
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] nickhaven:
I have noticed the same with one of the mickey games for my daughter. I have bought and tried Touch Profile by zulu99 but can't seem to get it to work with the Asus Nexus Controllers.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slonn:
Silly question perhaps, but how do you install twrp?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
unlock bootloader, boot device to bootloader, and use fastboot to flash twrp recovery
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
I was looking around for a solution to this and I believe I found an answer. You need to change the DPI to 320 for the app to load in TV mode. You can do this on a per-app basis using the Xposed module "app settings". I will try this on my nexus player later tonight when I have a chance to confirm it works.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] nickhaven:
Let me know if this works for you. Just tested it on the plex and Castle of illusion apps and so far no joy.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
Thanks for the info. I guess I'll try editing the build.prop to see if that will get compatible apps will load into android TV mode. There has to be a way to do this. I love this ROM but the few games I played on stock that aren't loading correctly are really frustrating. I may also try the xposed DPI settings, but with the leanback play store installed to see if that makes a difference. I previously tried using the leanback play store to install the app, then tried opening it but it Force Closed w/o the DPI settings. Maybe the leanback play store installs a android TV .apk that needs 320DPI to load.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] SkOrPn:
Doesn't the TWRP device page already explain it in perfect detail? :confused:

https://twrp.me/devices/asusnexusplayer.html
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] nickhaven:
I'm interested to know how you installed the leanback play store. Please do tell.

I tried installing the one from apk mirror that says it's for TV and it wouldn't install. Did you have to change the DPI setting in the prop.build first?

Also, I changed the that DPI setting to 320 to see if that would effect the apps, and the home screen was in portrait but the mouse is still working like normal.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] QTeknology:
I'm testing an inverse solution at the moment...

I used stock marshmallow ROM and I'm going to a free from the closed "Android TV" scheme...

Installed Recovery, Root, Es File Explorer, sideload and installed Nova Launcher and Fx Root Explorer

then I removed Leanback launcher making Nova Launcher as default

I've the leanback play store but Aptoide, Amazon Store, Apkmirror and Browser does help...
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
I installed this one. I first made a backup of the original one and then installed the leanback one over it w/o installing. I was able to easily switch them out by installing the leanback apk for tv style play store and restoring in titanium for full play store.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...oid-tv-5-10-31-leanback-android-apk-download/

I tried installing from the leanback play store but could not get the problem games to load correctly. I tried messing with DPI and the build.prop a bit, but I don't know enough about this to even have a chance without having the stock build prop to attempt to copy parts of. So I softbricked my device but restored easily
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] nickhaven:
I have tried the apk from the mirror site, with no joy. Can you extract the apk in your titanium backup folder and share?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
I may have time when i get home later tonight. The only other thing I can think of is that I have lucky patcher installed with the xposed module active which may affect my play store
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] KLit75:
Anyone using chrome remote desktop with this? Its easy to setup but after playing around a little bit im having an issue that makes it unusable. I have a keyboard with trackpad so my mac's cursor shows up from my remote connection but also my keyboard cursor. Its the mac cursor that actually selects, however, i cant seem to move that one remotely. I can do it on my phone but for obvious reasons the keyboard would be better. Potential workarounds?

Btw-imho this is a VERY good free alternative to log me in which is i think $99 per year. The resolution is pretty good. Responsiveness is good. Next best thing to having your mac or pc in the livingroom.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] NRG1975:
Do you achieve root with this ROM like you do any others? Root.img file found on the root posts?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] slothdabski:
TWRP flashable supersu .zip

http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] mastafunk:
Im running ethernet on my Nexus with OTG, in stock Android 6 there are ethernet settings... in this build i get the little indicator and ethernet is working, but there are no settings.

Would love to set a static IP.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] rakesh24:
Unable to pair remotr

Was successfully able to install the new rom. But after loading i don't see screen pairing with remote. I see a masking screen instead that shows the screen tip, which does not go away. How can I pair the remote and get started. Please help.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
like all others bluetooth devices. enable bluetooth from settings, press the buttons home and back on the remote to enter pairing mode, refresh refresh.

when you see the remote in the bluetooth list, click on it to pair.

The pairing is one time operation.

But directional keys are not sufficient to control a full android firmware.

If you use only directional keys apps, you can stay also on Android TV :)
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] rakesh24:
Yes, I agree with that part. But right now I am struck at the initial screen where it shows a welcome screen in foreground and I need to click on OK to close that window. Do I need a usb mouse to close that.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
sure. in first config you need an hardware mouse.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] mastafunk:
Is that a negative on Ethernet settings? I know its in there somewhere as stock has it..
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] jacoghi:
Is there anyway to make this rom output rgb 4:4:4?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
Yesterday i found this useful service and i want share with friends.

http://apkpure.com

A digital copy of Google Play for all free Apps and Games.

Games incluse obb in xapk format

You can search by package name or google play url

No country restriction

No device model restriction

Easy to download

All apk are original and verified based on signature.

The world don't like restrictions, and this is just the first step.

p.s.

I think, is something automatic. Because i checked many apps, also some very new or casual selected from Google Play. I can't find a free app or game not present in apkpure website.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] shdware:
This is going to seem pretty foolish... I cannot get my Windows computer to read my NP, therefore, no root, no custom ROM. I've upgraded to Marshmallow already.

Q1. Is there a very comprehensive set of instructions complete with files and links I can follow? None of the drivers I've used (even NP Rootkit) will allow my system to see my Nexus Player.

Q2. All I have to do is press the Bluetooth button on the bottom of the NP, then hold it when I plug in to get to Fastboot mode, right? From this menu I should be able to execute ADB and Fastboot commands with nothing else?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] QTeknology:
Can you explain how to Unlock fixed Volume ?

Grazie !
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
Is simple, install full Android 6 as explained in the first post.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] Toneman07:
I had to manually direct my computer to the nexus driver location through the manage feature on windows.

You do have USB debugging turned on within the device correct?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] shdware:
I don't, but I'm not in Android at that point; does that setting make a difference when you're already in the boot menu?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
I started working on android 6.0.1 R3

that sucks.......

many many work to have new emoji and some security patch also if we have root......

but i must, at least to compare the last precompiled binary from the stock system.img
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] Toneman07:
It couldn't hurt.

If you go into manage - you will see that you are missing the ADB/Fastboot drivers for the device from the boot menu. Manually tell it to look for the nexus driver wherever you saved it and it should correct your problem.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
Hi friends,

Android 6.0.1 is in first post.

Tested many things, Netflix, bluetooth, audio in, Kodi, apps with DRM, Chromecast. seems all ok, let me know

To root use in TWRP the last Supersu beta 2.61+ from http://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/wip-android-6-0-marshmellow-t3219344
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] 53l3c7a:
I'm still running Lollirock, but I'd like to upgrade to this ROM. Will I be okay flashing this in TWRP, or do I need to use fastboot? I don't have a laptop, so adb/fastboot is a pain. Thanks for the continued support. :)
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
In Shield TV and others devices i use FlashFire. But maybe it not work on x86 devices for now.

I use fastboot to flash boot and system
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] twist:
Is there anyway to use the leanback launcher as an app on this? Cause that would just seal the whole deal with this device hahaha.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
sure that you can you can find many my videos that show how you can create a shortcut of Leanback launcher with the app QuickShortcutMaker.

But i think is completely unuseful because every normal app is 10000 times better than the leanback version. Many more options, faster, with no limits and you can use also a mouse, therefore you can use also a browser and many others useful normal apps + the standard google play app with all apps inside.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
FIX + Suggestion​

To fix the webcam in hangouts, edit the build.prop and change:

ro.camera.number=2

ro.camera.0.devname=/dev/video0

ro.camera.0.facing=back

ro.camera.0.orientation=0

ro.camera.1.devname=/dev/video0

ro.camera.1.facing=front

ro.camera.1.orientation=0

in -------------------->

ro.camera.number=1

ro.camera.0.devname=/dev/video0

ro.camera.0.facing=back

ro.camera.0.orientation=0

Is implied that you must start the device with the camera connected to have the webcam working.

Another useful suggestion to have a very fast firmware is to set in developer options the 3 Animations scale to 0.5 and reboot. ( you need to do this only one time )
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] aikidoka25:
I installed this v1.2 rom and have the following issue: on my LG plasma tv it is overscan, so some of the UI it is not visible, like chrome browser setting button on the top right. The tv is quite old, it doesn't have any settings to handle this. The display was correct when it was on the original AndroidTV rom.

Is there anything I could do?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] aikidoka25:
I am able to adjust the overscanning using adb command however the other 2 main apps I use (Plex, itv) now don't play video in full screen :(
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
Developers must do a lot of hard work to have an app updated for every new version of Android. As developer of DroidMote, i do that as soon is possible so my users can always enjoy all the last functionalities of the last OS.

Unfortunately this is not true for all apps, but fortunately there are many valid alterernative in Google Play and you can also complain with the developer of your app via email or with comments in Google Play.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] twist:
I was using my Nexus Player on a LG TV in a hotel last weekend and noticed this same issue, but Plex stuff looked OK, I am not sure if any of it was cut off or not. At home I have a Philips TV and it centers perfectly on the screen., strange that some TVs handle that stuff differently.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
Many TV, ( all my TV at least ) have a button on the remote or in setting menu to adapt automatically the image to screen or 16:9, 4:3, zoom etc. Is a TV function. In Samsung tv is called "fit to screen" and you can access it via TV remote with the button P.SIZE
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] rakesh24:
I got air mouse and working great. However, I have another question. Can't I cast apps from my phone? atleast youtube?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] mathiraj:
i've been using this ROM past few days and like it very much so far. Thanks a lot to the developer [MENTION=1469500]zulu99[/MENTION]

is there a way to power off the device?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] shdware:
[MENTION=1469500]zulu99[/MENTION] - this ROM was the reason I got a Nexus Player! Thanks!

A few hiccups:

- I get a lot of FCs while trying to download. This happens if I'm downloading from Browser or downloading from Google Drive.

- remote microphone does not work. No "OK Google" support from what I've seen.

- Any chance you could add 'reboot' or have a power menu available? When I'm editing build.prop I hate having to unplug the NP and would like it to shut down naturally.

- The battery bar, cast screen, etc - all superfluous, and we probably don't need it.

- I've had some trouble using my USB drive to be added to the space of the NP itself. It keeps being detected as a flash drive again.

Did I install a file with a bad checksum, or are these issues you're aware of?

Also, I'm getting a lot of files in the Play Store that say 'Unsupported Device' as well, so I'm having to sideload. Any workaround (e.g. call the NP another Android device with the same CPU/GPU/RAM)? Do you know if I can install Microsoft Office?

Thanks. Sorry so many issues.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
- For download FC, grant read/write permissions to your app. Example Chrome browser request this persmission when you try download the first time. This is Android 6, don't forget app permissions. Go in android settings -> your app -> permissions and grant all to be sure that the app work correctly.

- To make voice search you can use an usb mic, example the mic of your webcam. I can suggest also the droidmote mic button so you can write text with your voice in every app.

- To reboot i use the app Material Power Menu https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.naman14.powermenu Apart this, If you long press the power button (i use droidmote, but is valid for all remote ) you have the power menu to power off the device.

- the battery icon is removed from status bar by me and this is sufficient. The cast button is very useful because if an user want, can cast the entire screen to a chromecast device in another room and control it with droidmote for example.

- If you have problem with usb drives, format it at low level. I use the windows tool diskpart ( list disk, select disc x, clean ) After Android can recognize it if if previously created problems.

- For app not compatible, apart that the nexus player is an x86 device, Is a classic of all devices. No one device have all apps compatible in google play also if the app can work. This are stupid restriction of google play. made by google or from the developer. You can use apkmirror.com or apkpure.com to download every FREE app that you want. apkpure.com is a new service very useful and contain all FREE app and games. But with Google Play app, you can have 80% of all apps free and paid.

p.s.

For a previous question:

Yes Chromecast functionalities work well for all apps. Apps wih DRM and apps without drm.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] sam.balia1012:
Hey, what brand of air mouse did you get? does right click work?

:good:
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
For new users:

It is understood that to have Netflix in full HD you must install the Android TV version from apkmirror.com and cast from your phone. or use direcly the Android TV version.

( i cast because i hate directional key and the fact the searches are horrible in Android tv version )

Unfortunately Netflix is the only app that add restrictions to the normal app ( video no HD but SD ). Is not question of the firmware but a bad Netflix policy.

To have Chromecast functionalities in full screen i use the xposed framework module App Settings.

With App Settings you can set for every single app many options, like DPI, Full Screen, orientation and more.

With App settings set the Google Cast Receiver in full screen.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] sam.balia1012:
air mouse brand

Hey, what brand of air mouse did you get? does right click work?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] aikidoka25:
I think it is due to the TV is 1080i, because it is fine when I hooked the Nexus Player into a LED display which I am almost sure it is 1080p.

In the end I reset the overscan setting back to default, because with it the video played full screen, even though some of the app margin is hidden. Well I just need to guest where to click.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] sam.balia1012:
air mouse

Can someone recommend a good air mouse that works with NP

appreciate it!
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] graphdarnell:
I can't switch the NP to MTP for file transferring when connected to a PC. Neither the pull-down menu nor the Developer's Options would allow it and it stays at the charging option. Does anyone know why? Thanks.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
In android 6 you need to swipe down the status bar and select mtp file transfer in usb settings.

It work for me.

Try to reinstall the drivers of NP on your pc
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] graphdarnell:
Thanks for your advice. I did flash the rom on the same PC, which tells me it might not be the drivers. The PC recognized the NP, just that I couldn't switch to MTP from the swipe down menu and made it stick. The select menu would flash and disappear as soon as I selected MTP. Very strange. But I will try again with updated drivers to see if it helps.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] shdware:
[MENTION=4613517]sam.balia1012[/MENTION], persistent aren't you? ;)

http://www.gearbest.com/mice-keyboards/pp_275286.html

Here's a good (cheap) one that I bought.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] npjohnson:
MINIX Air Mouse. And no. It doesn't.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
How can a chinese airmouse can be good if everyone are "mouse with Parkinson disease inside" and create also wireless interferences / disturbs in all your house included the wifi signal of your device.

In the past, i tested many airmouse because many are included with chinese android tv box that i bought to create firmwares and make tests. Not because i'm the developer of DroidMote so i want discredit it, but the airmouses are really an horrible way to move the mouse.

Is not precise, you can't assume relaxed position on your couch or your bed, and for scrolling and clicking is a disaster.

I think that users that use an airmouse are masochists. Really :)

But this is Just my opinion, that is not very important.

The important fact instead is that you can use all that you prefer without exception for anyone. Not like Android TV that force you in some directions.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] sam.balia1012:
wow

...masochist??? sei fuori di testa , cazzo?

I am trying to set up kodi on nexus player for an older lady, hence the air mouse was her idea, so i was asking if there is a good one

Once in awhile it helps to think outside that little world that there are other non technical people who might wanna use our toys too!

Someone asks a question: Answer it--ignore it..provide an opinion...but for the love of God, leave the sarcasm & bad attitude out.

--- dannato ----
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] graphdarnell:
"leave the sarcasm & bad attitude out..." Should I assume you're acting what you preach? Heheh, I don't see it as an attitude - not in the sense you used it anyway. He spoke his mind. Given he's the one who devised and tested almost everything for the benefit of others like you and me, he's at least entitled to declare his opinions as to what works best or not. I've seen some megalomaniacs who thought their work was godsend that deserved kowtows from those just reading about it. Zulu is nowhere near that league.

Besides, people outside this land think and feel differently. Don't take yourself too seriously thinking you understood what he really meant. It's Christmas time anyway.
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] shdware:
[MENTION=1469500]zulu99[/MENTION] - what do you think of incorporating a data2usb capability? My kids keep installing games and not all of them will go to USB so I run out of space. Thoughts?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] viceversa:
Lovely rom! I am unable to get VPN clients to work most just force close or error out with no reason. Can you please assist with confirming if this can work or not?
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
FolderMount app if work on Android 6. We use FolderMount on older version of Android. Is the best solution because is transparent for the OS and can work with all games. And you have the external disk without encryption so you can use it also on your pc to backup and restore obb You can test also some xposed modules like obb to sd
[Nexus Player Original Android Development] zulu99:
the default vpn of Android should work . Some apps must be updated to work with Android 6. Is not a firmware problem.

to be sure, test the same app on another android 6 device. Let me know.