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[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi,

[MENTION=7163036]will.blaschko[/MENTION]

any chance of updating the prime video launcher to use the latest amazon instant video app?

So i can search and navigate with your gui and just use the new amazon one for playback?

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] mezdev:
Perfect this works for me in UK many thanks hardwarechaos :good:
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Wiidesire:
Why? Why did you post this? You could have asked everyone to PM you and then give the APK privately, but no you just had to post it publicly.

Now the first news articles are popping up about this:

http://stadt-bremerhaven.de/nvidia-shield-amazon-instant-video-mit-neuer-apk-in-hd-nutzbar/

Next step will be that someone will submit the APK to APKMirror...

Do I need to remind everyone what happened last time?

After the news articles started spreading, Amazon blocked access after ~10 days.

So thanks a lot for increasing the chance that this will be blocked again.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] easy_mac:
Articles have come out about this already and the US version is already on apk mirror. This was much earlier in the week, can't blame hardwarechaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

seriously?

Next time i will ask for your permission :P

The possibiltiy to use it on shield was already there with the US version since over a week...

Sharing is caring

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Wiidesire:
Don't you think I know this? Hardwarechaos just spread it further, so it becomes an interest of even more news sites (now in Europe). So that's no excuse.

Fact remains, by releasing it publicly instead of via PM for those who specifically ask for the APK he just increased the chance of this getting "fixed".

If you really cared about this, you would have only distributed the APK privately.

A simple "Hey guys, I got the APK for Europe, PM me for a link and please don't spread it publicly" would have been enough.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] easy_mac:
Be mad at Amazon for their ****ty business practices. Don't bring that over here.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

I see you point, but only time will show if/when Amazon will prevent the usage.

Feel free to blame me then :D

Btw: I don't think sharing via PM or whatever would have changed a thing.

just my two cents...

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Wiidesire:
As a reminder of the past:

~01.05.2015 users find out that the APK is compatible

16.05.2015 Amazon blocks access for Non-Sony devices

http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...devices-because-they-hate-you-and-your-money/

Let's hope it won't be the exact same scenario this time. I didn't mean to **** on you, I'd just hate to get my access blocked again.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

so far we have:

com.amazon.aiv.us released on apkmirror on 15.07.2016

com.amazon.aiv.eu released 20.07.2016

tbc...

I don't feel *** by you. :)

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] scharrrfi:
I tried the Sony APK on my Philips Android TV and the menu and navigation works fine. But I get an error message, when I try to play a video.

It says, I have to try to play the video later.

It seems, that this does not work for Philips Android TV or it is blocked again?

So we have to wait for the official app :(
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Mosquito79:
Thx for the Upload. It works good on my Shield TV. Except 4k (UHD) Streams. Only the loading circle all the time. But HD is awesome.

Gesendet von meinem E6653 mit Tapatalk
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Sp0KI:
Same just installed the EU apk and I got the same error but on my Shield. Did they really block it that fast?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

just tried and could not get UHD to load, but Mr. Robot S02 started in HD.

Edit: If I understand the logfiles i took right, UHD won't work due to Playready DRM

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Sp0KI:
I only got a HD TV. Strange I can't open any video. Maybe it's the german interface.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

you are trying on a philips tv right?

Maybe they did not include the necessary drm modules and therefore it does not work.

I tried on my Nvidia Shield TV, sorry, might not have been clear.

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Sp0KI:
No, I'm using the app on the shield and it doesn't work for me .. ;)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] scharrrfi:
I am using the Philips Android TV and it doesn't work. But there are some users in other forums which tells us that it works on their Philips TV.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jokerni:
UK settings?

How do we get it to work in other countries, UK for example?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] boart:
I installed it and it worked good on the Shield in germany. I can watch HD content. Only problem for me: No DTS Sound :( Anyone succeeded to get 5.1 working with this new app?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

Won't work.

Doesn't even work on the Sony TV.

Thx

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] AlmostSerious:
Any way to select the audio language?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] hardwarechaos:
Hi

IMHO language selection is crap at amazon.

[Disclaimer: my amazon is amazon.DE, so naturally it shows me the german language. not sure how this works with any other account]

So we have i.e. "the man in the high castle" which is available as "the man in the high castle" and "the man in the high castle [OV]" (while OV means original voice)

If this is the case you would need to select the ov version if you want english. Both are handled as two complete different series.

Then we have i. e. "Preacher [dt./OV] (dt. for deutsch(german)/OV for original voice).

That mean this is a series with two audio language, that behaves like one series with two language (just like netflix and imho correct way). While I still have not figured to switch the language during playing the episodes (not even on my sony tv), you can select the audio language before starting an episode.

To achive that:

Go to the series (i.e. Preacher)

In the season overview, where the episodes are listed, select the title of the episode (next to the prime logo) (Hint: make sure it is not the trailer you select).

Once you are in the espisode view there will be "Sprachen" (language) in the top right corner. select that and choose the language you want.

Hope this works for you.

THX

Chaos
[Shield Android TV Android Development] MaluNoPeleke:
I have just tried the new Sony apk on a Nexus Player with Android 7.0 Nougat developer preview 5 and it works except for playing videos. Currently I get a message that the service is not available and I should try it again in a few minutes. At least no crash.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Meridion01:
In Switzerland, only amazon.co.uk and the english UI shows up. Any hint, how this could be changed? Location of shield is off and language is set to german (germany).
[Shield Android TV Android Development] R3wt3d:
OP

can u add Japan to Location to prime launcher?

I was able to view with the edited amazon instant video for one day but now it seems to be blacklisted or so and I can't view anything anymore....reinstalling the app didn't help neither.

gotta test prime launcher.

I'm on Nexus Player tho
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Soratan:
Wrong audio launching videos in the launcher

Hello there,

I've got a strange issue related to the Prime Video launcher. I've got a german Amazon Prime account. For example the series "Fringe", the episodes show up with the right german titles, but when I start the episode, the episode will be loaded with english audio (and title of episode). If I open it in the Amazon instant video app, it is german. Is there a workaround? Some series like The Big Bang Theory will start with german audio.

Any idea?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] LiquidXed:
Anybody try the apks from the firetv? I havent got my sheild yet its on the way, but i got the firetv..
[Shield Android TV Android Development] slekk:
i installed today the EU Version --> this one http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon...-video-3-11-44-android-apk-download/download/

on my nvidia shield and it works without any problems.

I can watch german and english (OV) content in full hd

I´m from Austria / Vienna

I do not have a surround sound device, so i cant say if 5.1 would work or not

the only "problem" is, that the app is a little bit laggy
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
Unless something has changed, what other developers have told me is that those APKs are so baked into systems tied with FireOS that they're not really usable without a major rewrite.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kwunman:
I've installed the Sony Amazon Video .apk on my Shield TV and it's working great, thanks!

Has anyone managed to get the coloured buttons to work with the shield controller? e.g. On the home page if you press the green button it filters the content?

Alternatively, I'm also using a Logitech Harmony remote, so it would be good to hear if someone has got any other remote working with the Shield, so that maybe the buttons on my remote can be programmed to send the right signals.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] slekk:
i didn´t got the colored buttons to work with my shield controller, but i can use the buttons with my original panansonic remote from my panansonic tv
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
so the coloured buttons on your panasonic remote trigger the relevent options in the sideloaded amazon video app on your shield ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] slekk:
yes the colored buttons on my panasonic remote, does exactly this whats described below or beside the button
[Shield Android TV Android Development] doncarloz:
Hey. What is the exact type of Panasonic Device? So the Harmony users can get the buttons work on their Harmony remotes?

THX

It is working with my original Sony remote, too.

KDL-60W605B via Sync.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
excellent news thamkyou both , one more question if i may. do you guys have a separate ir reciever attached to the shield or is this being pucked up by the in-built one. i would try it but im not at home for a week or so.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kwunman:
Thanks for the responses about the coloured buttons. Unfortunately, none of the remotes mentioned have worked when I program them in to my harmony or the anymote app on Android. I did a bit of digging and it looks like it is working for some of you as it's using HDMI-CEC so the commands are actually coming from the TV over the HDMI cable, which unfortunately my TV doesn't support :(

Has anyone else had any luck getting this to work?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] doncarloz:
Yes it is working via HDMI-CEC. I don´t like it because I have to choose the device I like to control on my Sony remote before I can use the colored buttons.

On my Harmony it doesn´t work out of the box.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Cestults:
Will

I have the Amazon Fire tv version of the NFL Sunday Ticket apk, it launches fine on my nvidia shield but notifies me that I need to reinstall the Amazon App Store is there a way/a hack to get around this limitation?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] slekk:
i have this TV, Panansonic TX-P50S10E
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
have you tested this with an external ir reciever ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kwunman:
No, just the built in IR receiver. I doubt it will work with an external one though.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
Perhaps an obvious question, but have you installed the Amazon App Store app alongside it?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jfriend33:
I would like to donate to the person that created this. This app is working marvelously on my Google ADT-1. I am currently using a Flirc and an rca learning remote. Cant fast forward or rewind but that is fine with me. Any workarounds for this? I have my flirc programmed to emulate a firetv controller but maybe I need to reprogram it. (i am thinking its possible I skipped the fast forward and rewind since left and right usually work with anything else).
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Cestults:
I have installed the Amazon App Store.

I have installed the Amazon App Store, I'm also getting a you dont own this app warning.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] xaudiblex:
Amazon is pesky about their license verification. Seems like they include it with certain apps that are exclusive to fire tv
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
A quick update , i setup my FLIRC in the Harmony app and programmed the red/blue/green/yellow buttons from my dog old panasonic TV and it works like a charm :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] realcams:
Colored Buttons using HDMI-CEC

Will give it a try. As my Shield TV is connected to my LG UHD TV with an Audio-Receiver of Yamaha in the middle, I think it will get hard to test.

I disabled HDMI-CEC due to that fact - and that somtimes using the Harmony Actions unwanted devices power-on...

But sounds promising anyhow, as the color buttons seems to be really useful.

best regards

realcams
[Shield Android TV Android Development] ruku29:
I'm also hoping to get the Japanese Amazon store to work.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tk423:
Which APK is the most up to date?

So I'm seeing

Amazon Instant Video for Android TV 3.11.44
​

at APK Mirror linked in the first post as well as

File Type: zip	com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient.apk.zip - [Click for QR Code] (16.95 MB, 28076 views)

File Type: zip	edited-com.amazon.avod.thirdpartyclient.apk.zip - [Click for QR Code] (17.01 MB, 12982 views)

File Type: apk	com.willblaschko.android.primelauncher.apk - [Click for QR Code] (3.03 MB, 7396 views)

File Type: apk	beta_com.willblaschko.android.primelauncher.apk - [Click for QR Code] (3.03 MB, 1802 views)​

attached at the bottom.

Which APK/s is currently the most update and required?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] easy_mac:
Hey there, is the beta still available somewhere, can't seem to find a working link, thanks!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] will.blaschko:
http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3805509&d=1467860700

This still seems to be working, let me know if it's not.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] easy_mac:
Looks like it was right in OP lol whoops, was looking for the version at the end of the file name.

Thanks for the quick response dude I'm gonna see how this works compared to using chrome on my NP.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wakkaday:
which is the best version for shield tv?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jimberkas:
anybody have success with the new Xiaomi Mi Box?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] dk1keith:
I do.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jimberkas:
cool, thanks. got mine yesterday and I'll give this a go this weekend.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] osugsxr:
picked up a mi box last night and set it up, installed amazon prime but havent logged in yet.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] srikrishna84:
Im having no success with my Mi Box. I get an error Unfortunately Amazon Video has stopped working when i try to play a video.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Ashhong:
Works for me. I just did it. Only installed the Prime Launcher in the OP and then when I tried to launch it, it automatically downloaded Instant Video and then it worked
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jimberkas:
did you install the beta version or the 1.2.5 version of Prime Launcher?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Ashhong:
Not sure of the version number but I downloaded it when I posted so must be 1.2.5

com.willblaschko.android.primelauncher.apk - [Click for QR Code] (3.03 MB, 8642 views)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] jimberkas:
perfect. thanks
[Shield Android TV Android Development] buckeye43210:
I've created a TinyURL "PRMVIDLNCH" for use with #SIDELOADTAG linked to your APK at the following url:

http://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/development/amazon-prime-video-demand-android-tv-t3278778

Used this method to install your APK on my Mi Box. Thank you for creating this app!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wakkaday:
what are the step by step instructions to instal.l this on a shield tv? its confusing
[Shield Android TV Android Development] buckeye43210:
Here's my new streamlined process:

Step 1 -- Install SIDELOADTAG using Google Play Store

Step 2 -- Open SIDELOADTAG

Step 3 -- Enter TAG PRMVIDLNCH

Step 4 -- After download finishes, click Install

Step 5 -- Open launcher and follow steps to install Amazon Instant Video

Step 6 -- Open Prime Instant Video App and login using Amazon credentials

Step 7 -- Enjoy Amazon Instant Video content
[Shield Android TV Android Development] sourbear:
I tired to search for this answer but the thread search just takes me to a 404 error page. So I'm going to ask... Once you've used the Amazon Launcher to install Amazon Video, and it worked and is working, can/do you uninstall Amazon Launcher and it not mess with the installed Amazon Video?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
5.1 Audio Support Added in Amazon Video App

For those who are missing 5.1 audio in the Amazon Video App, I found some interesting news in the Sony Support Forum from an employee.

The post is from last week. Unfortunately I'm not allowed to post external links already.

But if someone with an Sony Android TV could update and check and extract the APK, at least people from US could probably enjoy 5.1 audio on their Shield now.

As I'm from Europe I really hope that this update will come to us too quickly. Or maybe it is already here? Maybe someone from Europe reading this and owns a Sony Android TV could check too.

Edit: It seems that with Firmware update (version 6.0514) for Sony’s Android TV (2016 models: XD75, XD70, XD83, XD80, SD80 and ZD9 Series) released on 27. September the updated Amazon App with DD+ passthrough is already available for Europe. So if someone owns one of those TVs and could share the APK, would be great. =)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
I've asked over in the Sony TV thread under the nexus forum here on XDA. I also downloaded the firmware to see if I can extract the apk but it needs a better man than me to figure out how to unpack it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
I also thought about downloading the firmware image and trying to unpack it. But I don't think that there is the Amazon Apk inside oft it so we could just grab it? Anybody knows if this would be possible?

I really hope we can find some kind Sony TV owners who could help us out.

Edit: So I downloaded the firmware file. It is a .pkg file inside a zip-archive. I tried to unpack the .pkg under Linux Mint with the archive manager which supports many kind of archive formats. But unfortunately I failed. File manager says the file is a binary, not an archive. And probably runs only on the Sony TV when the update is applied. So I guess we have to find some owner of the mentioned models to get our hands on this app. Or does someone know a possible other way to get the app out of the .pkg file?

Quite frustrating to know the app is out there but you can't get it to test it ...
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Eirikr88:
I loaded up the launcher on my Mi box without issue. I tried the edited apk for the amazon video as well as just letting it downloaded but it always fails to install. I used the beta install on the first post.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] DieBretter:
I actually have an XBR55X850D, and I was able to extract the APK and sideload it onto my Shield, so with that I did get 5.1 DD surround sound, but it hangs on the loading/buffering screen for 4K video.

I would be more than willing to share it, but, and this may be paranoia slipping in, the downloadable 3.11.44 AIV APK is ~43% of the size of the AIV 3.11.44 APK that I extracted off my TV prior to the update. That, in turn, is leading me to question what was taken out of the original one, and inversely, suspect that there's something in the new one that may potentially be traced back to me.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] kingtea:
Oh! Can you Upload that's APK, I have an Sony KD-55X8500D (aka XBR-55X850D in US), I have an Amazon Prime Video Account too, but the X8500D outside US does NOT include Amazon app in their firmware. So I need to sideload the apk from apkmirror (the old one without D.D 5.1) and it works on my TV perfectly(of course I also need to use a smart DNS method) even it 4K HDR movie

So can I have a new one from you to test?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
Excellent work, put it up and let's test it. It is odd it's smaller but it's worth a try

Sent from my D5803 using

---------- Post added at 08:59 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:18 AM ----------

From what I read binwalker is the starting point to figure out what's in it and how to extract it
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
I don't think that there is anything in the app to track you... It is part of the firmware send out to every TV. Personal information is stored in the data folder of the app but you extract only the apk. That apps change size sometimes is normal. Decreased size could be due to some code clean up.

So I really hope that we can convince you to be our hero and share the app with us. =)

Yes... I tried to analyse with binwalk but for the most parts of the file it said something with MySQL Database... And I don't know how to extract something from it with binwalk. I think it is kind of encrypted by Sony.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] DieBretter:
Here you guys go:

[Removed G-Drive link]

I've also uploaded it to APKMirror:

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/amazon-mobile-llc/amazon-instant-video-for-android-tv/amazon-instant-video-for-android-tv-4-1-20-release/amazon-instant-video-android-tv-4-1-20-android-apk-download/

Just as a quick note too, this is the US version.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
Thanks a lot.

But I thought it was the EU version. :(

But at least some of us can enjoy 5.1 on their Shield now.

If someone from Europe can get his hands on the version for europe and share it would be great.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] DieBretter:
Here's hoping for that one. It'd be nice if Amazon would just release it as there is obviously demand for it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
We are waiting for such a long time now. There were rumours and clues even someone who was told by amazon support that they are working on supporting the Shield. But I don't believe anymore that this will ever happen.

And I don't get it ... Because there is an app for Android TV. So there would be no effort in developing one.

And I also don't get why Sony and Philips manage to get this app on their devices but Nvidia does not. They could put it in their firmware as Sony and Philips do.

There are some efforts for an inputstream Add On for Kodi... But the developement for Android is very slow. So maybe it will never work.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] flipside101:
Oooh so close I was hoping for the EU one as well but yes non Sony Android TV users across the pond will be over joyed.

---------- Post added at 04:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:09 PM ----------

Well your apkmirror update was on g+ and Reddit within minutes of you uploading. Not posted by me I must add
[Shield Android TV Android Development] KingNothing81:
Maybe this kind of publicity could help us ... Could you join the discussion there and ask for someone who could provide an EU version?

It is really difficult to spot owners of certain TV modells in the web. ;)