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[Shield Android TV Android Development] Globulejoul:
How do you add User Agent Switcher to Chrome Dev on Mi Box? Once installed, when I open Chrome Dev and try to go to the Chrome store it says that it's not compatible. So when I go to Primevideo.com and try to launch a show it redirects me to the Amazon Prime Video Android application download page.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] AnthonyTex:
From my experience I don't need to change anything: i simply use chrome for Android form when primevideo was launched in my country: I have to open primevideo.com , then open for example the Gran tour, then open chrome menu and press "request desktop site (or whatever it is in your language ;) ) ", apparently the page don't change but now video will play and don't send you to PlayStore app: the first time il Will ask also "to identify your device to send you premium contents " :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Globulejoul:
That indeed works! It's not perfect yet as it seems that there are no seeking bar nor quality setting in fullscreen, but at least it does work! Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] iibosshog:
Until a couple of days ago there were, but not now. Do you think at Amazon they figure it out? What do you guys think? On my phone it does work at 720p with Miracast to my Smart TV and all the functions are still poppin up, but not on the TV Box, not anymore.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Globulejoul:
I didn't try for long but it seems that the quality is auto adjusting itself. On the show I tried the quality was poor at the beginning but then improved within a minute. Hard to tell if it set itself to 720p or 1080p as I have no idea what the bitrate of the video is.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] iibosshog:
If your phone or device does not support 1080p, it's definitely 720p.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Globulejoul:
Mi Box does support 4K, but my TV doesn't.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
If someone is looking for a download option for the Amazon Video APKs that used to be available on apkmirror, they are still available on apkdot.com:

https://apkdot.com/?s=Amazon+video

And the download link posted here to the most current version 4.1.70 is still working too:

https://www.sendspace.com/file/gb6l2n

But remember that versions 4.x only work with DD+ capable equipment or the app will crash on playback.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] BinaryFabric:
Sorry for the delay. Link seems to be down now.

Someone posted a new one a few posts up.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] b-rad.cc:
Your device is not running 'AndroidTV' it is an 'Android TV Box' running normal (phone/tablet/etc) android with a modified interface. I didn't think there were issues running the non-AndroidTV PrimeVideo app on 'normal android' devices.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] geogolem:
So, that second url with version 4.1.70 --> I installed it on my XIAOMI MI BOX 4K (bought at a US walmart) --> I was able to install it and login to my amazon.ca (Canada) prime video account and browse the canadian library... but whenever I try to launch a video it just hangs with the progress circle indicator thing spinning. I dont think the previous version will work with the amazon.ca (Canada) prime video library... The XIAOMI box supports DD+ (I believe).. am I doing something wrong or is there anything else I should try. I didnt try the older apk (released November 1st) since I dont think it will work in Canada (i might try it later though). any other suggestions would be appreciated!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] b-rad.cc:
I am also a mibox owner. I have been trying all the official apps produced along the way and they've all behaved the same, spinning circle and then error. Do not think I've noted a mibox owner with other results on the official app. I have not tried the launcher app, but do believe mibox owners have reported success with it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] iibosshog:
Yeah... I know. The Sony TV app doesn't load. The launcher doesn't work also because it's only for UK/USA/DEU users and I am in Italy.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
No, there is nothing you are doing wrong. The Sony Android TV APKs just don't work on the MI Box. At least I never came across a user so far who was able to get it running.

Yes, the MI Box is able to passthrough DD+... But the device it's connected to must support the decoding of DD+ streams. Sorry for being not clear about this in my previous post. But if this is the problem, the app just crashes instead of giving a spinning circle.

I really don't know why this doesn't work on the MI, because reading the specs it supports PlayReady and the same Winedevine Level like the Shield. So concerning DRM support it should work.

I think the Apps use PlayReady for DRM. Playback in Chrome uses Winedevine. So could you check if you are able to playback videos in Chrome like I described here?

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70121791&postcount=545

If this works, than something with the PlayReady implementation of the MI Box maybe wrong.

Playback in Chrome (if it works) would in my opinion be the best solution for now on the MI Box. I would recommend buying a air mouse or using keyboard/mouse combo for Chrome. When the video is playing, you should also be able to control basic things with the remote. I think last time I tried, I was able to Pause/Resume with Dpad Center and skipping Forward/Backwards with Right/Left.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] mihir24:
Tried latest v4.2.xx from recent post, but it doesn't launch at all. (ADT-1)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] BinaryFabric:
IDK, I was able to transfer the APK to my device via SDCard and install using ESFileExplorer.

I gave up working on it for lack of support of navigation using the remote.

On Another note, Amazon Video coming to the Shield this Month via OTA update!!!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jfriend33:
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Really? Wonder if those apks will work on nexus player or adt-1?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
I don't think this will work. The Amazon Video App will come preinstalled in firmware image like they do on the Sony TVs. So they are optimised only for the Shield.

Nexus Player (and ADT-1 I think) is x86 based... Shield uses ARM architecture. So I guess this will prevent this working like with the Sony Apks. But we will have to see.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] JohnHenryIron:
I didn't know if this had been mentioned yet, I'm having trouble viewing this threads previous pages but the Shield TV is getting a native Amazon Prime video app, presumably 4k HDR. When the update is live I will absolutely pull it and put it up..
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
The Amazon Video App that comes to the Shield TV will support 4K HDR. This was announced by Nvidia (but I doubt it will do 4K HDR on any other device).

The app will come to the Shield with a OTA update, which will probably be rolled out when the "new" Shield model will go on sale on 16. January (according to Amazon Shopping site). :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] TobberHarley:
This seems to have been removed from APK Mirror. Any other good sources with this file you can recommend?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70376499&postcount=589
[Shield Android TV Android Development] mr3p:
with a little luck maybe new amazon app that comes to the shield will run on other android tv devices specifically xiaomi mi.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Anmel:
Amazon Video does not work with APK alone. In addition to APK, we need sony's AndroidTV "system/lib".

It is necessary to copy this to another device.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Spikestrip:
Do you know where I can download these files?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
Is it possible to copy theese lib files into the own androidTV device system/lib folder?

Greetings by Idijt
[Shield Android TV Android Development] pmgnet:
ABOUT TIME! Eager to see it...
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Anmel:
Android devices can not access the system directory under normal conditions. You need root authority.

Sorry for the poor English.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] EyeOfTheStorm:
Yes, Philips has an app. But it is old and clunky. It does not support 5.1 output. 4.1.70 does, but no 4K on philips TVs.

Is there anything new I can try? Do we have an extract from LG TVs somewere?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
LG does not use Android TV as OS ... So even if there would be an option to extract the app, you won't be able to use it on your device running Android TV.

Maybe you could try the upcoming Amazon App for the Shield that is expected to arrive with a OTA update this month. But I don't think this will do 4K on any device other than the Shield.

You should write to Philips Support and complain about the lack of 5.1 support. Maybe they will include a updated version with the next firmware update. I'm afraid this is your best chance to get 4K and 5.1 on your TV.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] pmgnet:
This is great news! Are there any links for these announcements? My googling didn't find anything did good.

---------- Post added at 03:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:59 AM ----------

This is great news! Are there any links for these announcements.

OK I did find this... No apks to try yet.

http://www.aftvnews.com/hands-on-with-the-amazon-video-app-on-the-new-nvidia-shield-tv/
[Shield Android TV Android Development] toot-217:
Just found the app on reddit: link

Installation on my mibox was no problem, even navigation in the app works fine (seems to be a problem sometimes according to reddit)

But when I start streaming something, an error message occurs which says, that the video can't be watched at the moment and I should try again later...

I hope there is a way to get this working :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Spikestrip:
Same issue on Nexus Player. Perhaps we could pull some files from a Shield to make this work.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] AnthonyTex:
Same on WeTeK devices, unfortunately it doesn't work :(
[Shield Android TV Android Development] savagepagan:
I got Amazon Video working for my Shield Pro TV with rooted Marshmallow using Amazon Video_4.1.115.apk after sideloading. It would not except my credentials when first logging in. So I rebooted the Shield and entered my login info with success. The only problem with streaming video is the volume is a tad low. It is on Reddit for Android TV.

Discussion.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/5nw302/amazon_video_extracted_from_gen_2/?st=iy01s87y&sh=e723e47d

Apk link

https://mega.nz/#!JIVg2IhZ!ppQyN2QNXAlKu4F84YqsiAja4PFpbUMmiFLOq9_lW5c
[Shield Android TV Android Development] pmgnet:
All, there's a really good chance that Amazon Video will be more broadly available as of today. With the new NVidia Shield TV, there is a new nougat release which is/was also for older shield tv's (Same internals).

The new release includes a shipping Amazon Video app, full support. Once the APK is out (only get from a trusted source!) then others should definitely try this on other Android TV devices.

http://www.droid-life.com/2017/01/15/nvidia-shield-tv-android-nougat-update-50/
[Shield Android TV Android Development] mr3p:
Loaded Amazon Video_4.1.115.apk at link above on Xiaomi Mi Box. As with prior versions, apk installs fine and you can scroll through app normally however when once a video is selected, spinning circle ends up with Amazon error message and fails to play. :( Maybe next version will be different.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
This thread I started at the Nvidia Shield TV forum could be interesting for all Shield TV owners who live outside US, UK, Germany/Austria, and want to use their Prime Video account with the new native Amazon Video app on the Shield:

https://forums.geforce.com/default/...ot-and-if-you-can-use-it-with-the-shield-app/
[Shield Android TV Android Development] JohnHenryIron:
So gen1 ShieldTV may not see the update for another week or so, but someone was kind enough to rip the app from a gen2 Shield. Pick it up over here:

http://nvidiashieldzone.com/2017/01/no-ota-for-awhile-but-get-amazon-video-now/
[Shield Android TV Android Development] mr3p:
Is there any reason to believe the Amazon app on gen1 ShieldTV would be different from gen?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
I don't think so.

But would be nice if they would already include an updated app with the firmware for gen1 that has support for managing your watchlist. Because this is missing, like all other functions that were used with the colored buttons in the Sony app.

Instead of including a workaround so we could use these functions with the remote/gamepad on the Shield, they just removed the buttons in the layout. But the app still reacts to the button presses if you have a TV that supports this over HDMI CEC. But not all TVs do. Like mine. So I have to continue to manage my watchlist with the browser or mobile app. That's ridiculous.

But I doubt that this will already be ready for the update for gen1, or that Amazon does indeed care and is even working on solving this issue.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] MysteryIII:
Yes that's quite a disappointment. It's not to much of work to remap buttons in App.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] ashjas:
Hi, I got mi box from the us. But I'm in India. Is there any chance that you might share the apk that appeared in the featured section of your Sony android TV in India please?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] gopichandpai:
Installing Sony Android TV apk or Shield 2nd Gen apk installs fine on Mi box but when you play a title it shows the error "The is some issue in playing the title" or something similar.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Renegade1504:
Original Amazon video app on 2.gen shield

Hi all,

actually I do not own a Shield because of the lack of the Prime video app.

Now I wonder if it is possible to overwrite the Prime Video app delivered with Shield gen 2 with the ones from the Fire TV/Sony TV and get back the removed features.

Is there anybody who is brave enough to try this? ;)

Just saving money to buy the new shield :))

Thank you.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
It's not possible to extract an Amazon Video app from a Fire TV, because it's integrated in Fire OS and so it won't work on any other device.

As for the Sony App... It won't do 4K or HDR on the Shield.

And concerning features: The functions in the Sony App are used with the colored buttons on the TV remote over HDMI CEC. And although they removed the icons for the colored buttons in the Shield App, the app still reacts to the buttons on your TV remote if your TV supports it. But not all do.

So what is really missing is a way of using these options with the remote/gamepad of the Shield. So going back to the Sony app won't help those who don't have a TV that supports sending the colored buttons' commands over HDMI. And those who do, will also be able to use this features with the Shield version too.

And where do you live? Because the Shield app (being an Amazon Video app) officially only supports the countries where there is Amazon Video (not only Prime Video)... And these are US/UK/Germany/Austria. In all other countries, it could work, but isn't officially supported yet.

Read more about it and if it would work in your country here:

https://forums.geforce.com/default/...f-you-can-use-it-with-the-shield-app/#5066129
[Shield Android TV Android Development] khalilzag:
Hi!

I have the same problem that many people had. The app doesn't accept my account because of the location. But Amazon Prime Video has been released in more countries now (even more than Netflix), so is it possible to add the support to, let's say, "international version"?

Thanks and GOOD WORK!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] :]Dragonfire[::
Nvidia Shield Gen1 just updated to version 5.02 (nougat), but without Amazon Video app :(

So I installed the version published in Reddit and work perfectly for my account of Spain (audio and subtitles in spanish and without crashes) :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] MysteryIII:
You can try using an VPN if it helps. But I think this will not be enough, as your account is registered in a certain country and Amazon App is aware of it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] svetius:
We had to remove the files associated with this thread by the legal request of Amazon. Thread closed. Please refrain from reposting.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] JonDeutsch:
Thanks so much for the reply. I went in and removed all APKs and downloaded the edited version and launcher. It worked!....briefly. Got through a promo for the movie Ex_Machina and then it crashed once the promo ended. I'm guessing that between promos reels it loads up the next video file and that's when it decided to crap out, because any new attempts to launch the movie now give me the same error message: "Unfortunately, Amazon Video has stopped."

I really appreciate your attentiveness to this project...watching Amazon Prime video reliably on my Android TV means a lot to me so I'm willing to donate some $$ to help you continue your project if that helps at all.

Thx.

Jon
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
A few people have to clear the cache between every video play (annoying >.<). Give that a try and see if it works if no promo plays. I'm still seeing if there's a better way to deal with that.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] JonDeutsch:
The new amazon app is way cooler, but I'm still getting error messages when I clear the cache. I even tried clearing all data and then re-logging in; still get the error. :( I wonder why? It's just a Nexus Player running Marshmallow like everyone else's!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Schrotty35:
I get also Unfortunately, Amazon Video has stopped and Clear Chache not solved the problem.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
Can one of you on the Nexus Player pull the logs for when the video app crashes and post them here or PM them to me? I think it might be only the Nexus Player having this problem.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] PeterPan6754:
hello i cant install youre new edited-com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient.apk

install -r edited-com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient.apk
4009 KB/s (20980285 bytes in 5.109s)
pkg: /data/local/tmp/edited-com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient.apk
Failure [INSTALL_FAILED_DUPLICATE_PERMISSION perm=com.amazon.dcp.sso.permission.AmazonAccountPropertyService.property.changed pkg=com.amazon.mShop.android.shopping]

ok i have uninstall the underground apk then was it installed
[Shield Android TV Android Development] JonDeutsch:
Would love to. Where are the log files located?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] BenjiHansell:
I'm not a professional or anything but I've loved messing around with Adobe Fireworks since I was a kid. Let me know the specs and I could give it a shot.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Darkestnoir:
Hey,

thanks for this great App, but i have some problems with the voice language. I use your App on a Nvidia Shield TV (SATV).

Some shows/movies (for example The Man In The High Castle or Sherlock Holmes) are still English when i start they with your App, but when i use the Amazon App or web browser (on Windows) then it works with German voice. All options are set to German on my SATV.

I have this problem with:

Shows:

NCIS S07, S08-11 are okay

The Man In The High Castle S01

Star Trek TOS (Raumschiff Enterprise) S02 and S03, S01 is Star Trek: Voyager S01:eek:

Spartacus, S02 and S03, S01 are okay

Two and a Half Men, S01-S11

etc.

Movies:

Shelock Holmes

etc.

All this shows/movies are available in German over the Amazon App or web browser (on Windows).

Some Shows have a German description but they are English and some shows have a English description but the are German, its the same with Episode titles.

I hope you can fix this ;)

Edit: I found a another problem with some Movies. They are listed in your App but i most purchase them because they are not in Amazon Prime (Germany) included.

List:

Scarface - Al Pacino
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
The banner is 320px x 180px (or any larger multiple and I can downsize) and needs a little white space around the border to look good.

The icon is any square bigger than 512px x 512px (I can resize to the appropriate sizes).

Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
Depending on how comfortable you feel with the process, the easiest way is to connect your Nexus Player to your computer via ADB and then follow these instructions.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] JonDeutsch:
This would be new territory for me. Looking at the instructions, I don't know how I would install the ADB drivers on my NP because it's not an android phone and doesn't connect to my PC via USB like a regular phone does, correct?

I guess there's no easy way for the app to just spit out a log file as a text file somewhere in the regular directory structure? I have access to the (accessible/non-rooted) NP file structure via FTP.

Thx.

Jon
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
Not that I know of, unfortunately. If anyone with more experience wants to chime in, please do.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Spence1115:
Works great. However, I now realise that my DNS (Unblock Us) is preventing me from watching my videos, as its giving the wrong location (UK account, I'm in the UK, but my DNS makes it think I'm in America).
[Shield Android TV Android Development] :
Looking good here in the UK thank-you very much!

I'm just trying to work out a way to get the video setting to stick though.

If you toggle the wifi only setting and use back to come out the menu it remembers that, but otherwise I've not found a way to set the quality to best just yet.

It's pretty amazing you've done so much in a few days though so thank-you very much for moving this forwards :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jaydee 77:
Tested your app with Instant Video in Germany. So far it works only playing content in SD and Stereo Sound.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] death2all110:
[MENTION=7163036]will.blaschko[/MENTION]

I have the same issue on my nexus player. Using the 2.x version.

Log: http://pastebin.com/MUXvRm3J

Verbose Log: http://pastebin.com/rM8tm5Ac
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Lolento:
Wowz thx for this awesome work!

Quick questions, how are the content list generated for the launcher?

I cannot find the show 'Justified' and the search function also cannot find it.

Is it possible to add my prime watch list to the launcher?

Are the content shown in the launcher free with Prime only or does it inckude VOD?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
Is anyone having any success with the Nexus Player? Based on the above logs, it looks like the issue is the Nexus Player is x86 architecture and the libraries I have only support ARM.. I'm going to decompile some of the older libraries to see if they have x86 NDK libraries (maybe the Google TV one, I thought that was x86?).

Wish me luck ;)

-- Edit --

I've pulled down about a dozen different APKs from different devices/releases and haven't found the x86 libraries I need yet. I have a couple messages out about the old GoogleTV implementation, but that may have used a different library. If anyone know if any Amazon Instant Video app running on an Android x86 CPU, let me know, and if you can get the APK, even better.