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[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Naturally full Android is better than StockRestyle.

For the simple reason that StockRestyle is based on Android TV that is a stripped down version of Android.

The controller in wireless mode is another story, first or after you will lose the use of the Nvidia controller in wireless mode because is proprietary thing not compatible with all Android devices. Therefore to have a better firmware, you can sell on ebay this garbage controller and buy another that is compatible with Android.

The controller is just an accessory, the firmware is another thing. And full Android is the number one.

The last found of Android manufacturers is to create proprietary controllers, therefore users are forced to stay on stock firmware and in this way the manufacturer can sell better their services. But we are not stupid, we don't want in Android the same Mafia that you can find in Windows about controllers and games. In Windows you can play only with the xbox controller in many games, this was made to control the market.

The Nvidia controller is the first controller in the world that is compatible only with Nvidia firmware, do you think that a so big company is not able to create drivers compatible with all android devices ? This was made on purpose for the reason that i explained above.

Android TV is really garbage, a controller can't compete with full Android :)

A big **** off to all companies that try to monopolize Android that born as open source OS.

https://youtu.be/iYWzMvlj2RQ

I only regret that I am helping to earn money at Nvidia. Because many users buy Shield TV just to install full Android.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Dramosith:
mmm it sounds very true. i am agree with you. i still doubt about 16gb and 500gb between but anyway why not to add miracast? i saw some android tv box have feature as miracast.[windows/android/apple] some people have to reason to buy with include miracast. miracast is very powerful for all different OS phone.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
In short: at every installation and updates the 500gb model need a1hour formatting .

It is slow and prone to failures.

The 16 gb just need a regular data wipe. It is almost instant.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Dramosith:
i see if you have 16 GB then what is better to use many GB just only SD card? or usb? or Nas / cloud? how is your experience? i am just curious.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Bardok84:
I know , not having a wifi conection at home sounds ricidulous, but is is my reality...

In my case...., I really want to use and benefit all the advantages that Droidmote offers. What Can I do?? yesterday I thought to buy a dongle wifi (3G Wifi Dongle) connect it to my Shield via USB for energy. And using my Data plan 4G of my Phone (Orange), connect my phone to Shield TV Droidmote through this "Wifi" connection with the Dongle Wifi.

In this case..., using my Data 3G Plan with orange while connecting my phone to droidmote, Would it spend so much megabytes of my data plan?? (I have 3GB per month) or the usage of Droidmote on shield connected to my phone would not spend to much megabytes????

On the other hand, its really a Pity that the Original Shield Remote Controller Does not work on Shield TV full android..., for using commands voice I mean..., in this case again, What can I do??, I would have now to spend money in a Bluetooh MIC..., I would need a Small MIC bluetooh , just for Voice commands por Shields..., better if this Bluetooh MIC has battery itself , but simple (no so much expensive)

Any suggestion for buying a Bluetooh Mic for shied tv Please????

Thanks again Dramosith and zulu99 for your help
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
i watch my movies from an usb drive and you can use an sd card for more apps .
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Dramosith:
aaah.. sounds like 16 GB so mcuh better than 500 GB.. cuz can use SD card like 100-200GB[enough for apps as backup] and harddisk is not expensive can many movies.. intresting.. also 16 GB is most usefull for wiped / reboot for android OS...

it feel like closer to choose 16 GB than 500GB.. cuz 100 euro is crazy
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
or a usb webcam from logitech with included mic,so you can use it to skype.

but any bluetooth headset mics for phones will do the trick.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Bardok84:
Thanks!!

In my case for voice commands , I Would need a bluetooh MIC which isn't neccesry to connect it to SHield via USB...

I Would need a bluetooh MIC with battery included,

Would it be ok for commands voice on Shield????) (Connecting it vía bluetooh, not USB cable)

https://www.amazon.es/gp/aw/d/B00W128RAA/ref=mp_s_a_1_sc_5?qid=1459089174&sr=8-5-spell&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=bluetooh+headset+mic

Do you know any good (and not expensive) to suggest to me??

Zulu99 could you please confirm me if ,using a WiFi dongle device (I have just one) with my 4G Data Plan (Orange) Would be enough to connect my phone (through Droidmote) to SHieldtv ??

Would ,the usage of droidmote by my phone connected to SHield TV, Spend very fast my data plan ????? (I have 3GB per month), or the "cost" of megabytes used by Droidmote with the dobgle WiFi connection Would be low????

I Dont know if this is the BEST option for connecting my phone to SHield TV through Droidmote , without havin a real WiFi connection at home. Or if there another better option to achieve it.

Thanks a lot un advance!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Franck6869:
I did the 1.2 update. Since I'm stuck at the Google Account. Can not put a valid account. The shield is blocked here. How to break the deadlock. No access to marshmallow settings. Thanks
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
i am not sure about wifi /3G dongles works on android,i think it is more a windows thing...

i have a mi head set they are very cheap but i preffer use the mic of my logitech webcam.

note if you need more usb port you can plug a powered usb hub you know?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Hey DroidMote should work on local area network.

No plan, no data, no money.

If you don't have a wifi router, but only ethernet connection, you can connect Shield TV to internet via ethernet, on shield TV you can enable wifi portable hotspot from wifi settings, after connect the phone to shield tv like when you connect a phone to a wifi router.

The shield tv became a wifi router, and you can navigate also internet from your phone via wifi and also connect droidmote client on your phone to droidmote server on shield tv. Very simple.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Dramosith:
[MENTION=1469500]zulu99[/MENTION], does your android have miracast? i think miracast should awesome to add android.

and i change mind i will ask trade 500 GB to 16 GB.. i am just little familair for android i didnt know Android can many possible than IOS apple..
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
full Android and Android TV is also a chromecast receiver, so yes you can mirror the screen of your phone or tablet to Shield TV. Not miracast, but something better.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Dramosith:
Well i am a bit nervous to install on new nividia shield 16 GB soon. i wonder if here have tutorial video about to install step to one?[sorry if i am lazyass?] i just worried if i made big mistaken
[Shield Android TV Android Development] banderos101:
Can we do it the other way around aswell? mirror whats on our shield to our portable devices
[Shield Android TV Android Development] eastbayarb:
Is there any kind of remote or controller that supports privacy audio and volume control that is compatible with this ROM?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Zacharybinx34:
Any trick to getting the Netflix TV apk from the 2nd post to do 4K? I'm getting black bars too.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Bardok84:
zulu99, unfortunately, my situation is worse than you expected.

For the next months I wont have any wifi or ethernet (cable) connection..., only my Data plan 4G with orange.

Anyway, Im very interested and motivated to buy Droidmote app to connect my phone to Shield TV.

I Could enable wifi portable hotspot from my Phone, and then connect Shield TV to my phone (which would function as a router wifi), or..., as I told you before, taking advantage of my Wifi Dongle device, I could duplicate my MicroSIM card, introduce it in the Wifi Dongle that would work as a real router using my data plan (3GB).

In this last case, the usage of my phone controlling with it my Shield Full Android, does it spend so much megabytes???? What do you think zulu99??..., I would be just controlling shield TV's menus, chrome etc through my phone. I know that it depends of what I do with my shield tv. But if I surface on the internet few moments, and I dont download heavy games...., I supose that the megabytes spent using Droidmote just for controlling Shield menu and games installed would be low, wouldn't they?

thank you very much again
[Shield Android TV Android Development] robindebruin:
+1 for this a step by step video would be nice
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wanb1i:
Whwere are the Overscan settings found after you install the apk? I can't find the app & it's not in the display settings.

any help would be apprecated.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] RebelebeR:
The app is already there. You have to use something like QuickShortcutMaker https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sika524.android.quickshortcut from the play store to get to it.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wanb1i:
Thanks! ☺ Is there a process to make the shortcut? I don't know where the app is located or what to search for to find it. Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm new to this device.. ?

Nevermind, I found the video! ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] RebelebeR:
You don't even have to create a shortcut for it if you don't want to. Just open quickshortcutmaker and scroll down until you see "OverscanComp" then click it and choose the 2nd OverscanComp in the list. On the right it will show more details for it. Choose "Try" to run it and adjust everything and it is set when you adjust the overscan.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wanb1i:
Thanks again for the quick response! I appreciate it. ?
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Ssophia:
Hi Zulu99..

Upgraded to the rom and love the interface.

Question: I am signed up to a IPTV service previously I had no issue running however when I log in now I get sound but no picture. I googled the issue and it looks like it has to do with hardware acceleration. Is there a way to fix this.

This is a link to the apk I am using

torontoitguys.com/Download/IPTVExpress.apk

Thank you for your assistance and work on this rom
[Shield Android TV Android Development] StevCano:
What is the method for updating to new rom version? Thanks in advance. I have 1.0 installed but scared of upgrading untill i have clear instructions
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Zacharybinx34:
Zulu,

Is there any decent way to do Amazon Instant Video on the Shield? It's pretty frustrating that I can't get anything above SD quality.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] RebelebeR:
Has anyone tried making a twrp backup by booting the twrp image? I have tried, and when I fastboot boot [twrp.img] it always reboots on its own after 2 minutes of twrp running even if twrp is doing something like making a backup. Obviously this isn't long enough to make a twrp backup, and also makes me nervous if installing something like supersu or xposed. I'm concerned something might get fubu if it reboots during an important operation. If you actually flash twrp instead of just booting the image does it not reboot on its own?

Edit: If anyone is interested I went to http://xdaforums.com/shield-tv/general/recovery-twrp-2-8-6-0-shield-tv-variants-t3140926 and downloaded the latest twrp for Android M (version 3.0...) and booted it and made a backup to my sdcard without any problem. :)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
scared of what ? install system.img and vendor.img is a safe procedure.

In any android device, only the installation of the bootloader can create problems if you do errors, but we never update or flash the bootloader and the bootloader are signed only by Nvidia and can be updated only with another Nvidia signed bootloader.

When you change all others parts, you can always turn back, at max you should reinstall the firmware and lose some time to reinstall apps from google play, but is a very simple work.

Therefore, if you are on the old 1.0 full Android firmware that is the old / first version, follow the procedure on first post to install the 1.2 firmware.

there is nothing more simple if you know how to use fastboot:

1) fastboot flash system system.img

2) fastboot flash vendor vendor.img

3) fastboot -w

4) fastboot reboot
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Dramosith:
[MENTION=1469500]zulu99[/MENTION] hi best man,

is that really hard to install? or do you have step to one video or picture's as tutorial? sorry if i ask you..
[Shield Android TV Android Development] LM209:
I tried Droidmote, but it will not work..
[Shield Android TV Android Development] justkidding2009:
Hi Zulu,

I would like to use my free spotify account on your rom.

But there are two problems i am struggling with at the moment.

First and most important one is that I want that my Shield goes to sleep after 10 minutes of inactivity but this causes a big issue with spotify because as soon as the shield turns the screen off spotify stops playing music. When running spotify over the phone the music keeps playing. I guess the problem is that the shield turns off the sound passthrough as soon as it goes into standyby.

Is there anything you can do about that?

I already tried app settings and told spotify "always keep screen on" but the shield still goes into sleep mode.

Second issue is that i installed spotify from the google play store and it seems that it automatically installs the phone version and not the one for tablets thatswhy there are some functionalities missing. Is it possible to force the installation of the tablet version?

Your help is much appreciated as always

justkidding
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
probably doze kicking in. i think you need doze editor.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] zulu99:
Setting -> developer options -> stay awake
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Bardok84:
Hi again everyone

According to some friends who have Shield TV with Full this Android, ensure me that the Shield Controller remote works perfectlly .

This:

[IMG="shield remote"]http://static.tweakers.net/ext/f/wQE8GOiqiJZNcJXpTR0BWeFm/full.jpg[/IMG]

They say that, connected the remote controller by bluetooh, if you press the Voice Buttom and you say "Ok google" , Shield TV activates google searh to find the information ordered, or, if you say "Ok google, open + app (name)" Shields activates the app.

Is it true??? knowing that the battery life of the remote control is quite long, it would be a fantastic new for all owners with Shield TV in full android.

zulu99

I definitely want to get Droidmote, but I yesterday a basic question of vital importance came to my mind. What if you want to turn ON / OFF your Shield TV witout moving ?? from your sofa I mean.

The shield gamepad does not work..., Would the Remote controller do this action for you being full android?? or ... what would be the best option for furning ON/OF the shield full android from the distance???

Thanks again!!!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] justkidding2009:
Are you referring to this app http://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/root-doze-settings-editor-android-t3235130 ?

Can you give me a hint how to configure this to prevent doze kicking in when running spotify? When I don't listen to music with spotify I want that the SATV goes to sleep after some minutes of inactivity.

In that way I would have to change the developer settings each time I want to use spotify wouldn't I?

I would like that SATV never goes to sleep when listening to music via spotify but when I don't listen to spotify and I am doing nothing with the shield I want that it goes to sleep.
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wanb1i:
To solve the WiFi issue is easy, enable the WiFi hotspot on the Shield TV and connect your phone to the WiFi hotspot, then connect Droidmote. Works great AND it allows you access to internet via WiFi on your phone too (if you have the ShieldTV connected to Ethernet via a cable to your router), saving all you 4G for your phone! If not, it still gives you the connection for Droidmote.

To do this:

Go to settings on the ShieldTV, select More (in Wireless & Networks), select Tethering & Portable Hotspot, Select Setup WiFi Hotspot, change the Hotspot name to ShieldTV (or whatever), change the password to an 8 digit password you will remember, slide the slider for Portable WiFi Hotspot to the right (On Position). Go to Droidmote Server and turn it on.

Open WiFi on toy Phone and connect to the ShieldTV AP and enter the password you selected. No you're connect to the ShieldTV

Now open Droidmote Client on your phone, run your finger in a circle on the screen and an ip address will popup, select it and you will be connected to the Droidmote Server providing full remote control of the ShieldTV for android OS & all apps as well as Kodi (if you installed it).

Enjoy!:)

if I helped you, please hit the Thanks button! ;)

---------- Post added at 01:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:37 PM ----------

zulu99

I definitely want to get Droidmote, but I yesterday a basic question of vital importance came to my mind. What if you want to turn ON / OFF your Shield TV witout moving ?? from your sofa I mean.

The shield gamepad does not work..., Would the Remote controller do this action for you being full android?? or ... what would be the best option for furning ON/OF the shield full android from the distance???

Thanks again!!![/QUOTE]

Install Quickboot from Google Play, from there you can rebbot, boot to bootloader, recover, or shut the device down, all from Droidmote without getting off the couch...:)

if I helped, please pust the Thanks Button!;)

---------- Post added at 01:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 PM ----------

I just tried this, the remote connects to Bluetooth with "No Media". So the remote does work, when you click the mic button on the remote, it opens Google Search, however, it doesn't transmit your voice command to the ShieldTV, so that part doesn't work. It would be great if it did. I would think it is a driver issue, but I'm not a dev.:confused:

if I helped, please push the Thanks button.;)
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Bardok84:
Wonderful, fantastic, superb! thousand of thanks wanb1i!!

So, even if Shield TV is not connected via cable ethernet, without any wifi/cable connection, I could activate wifi hotspot on Shield TV, and in this way connect my phone to shield through Droidmote!! at least I can controll shield tv from my phone seccessfully.

Regarding Quickboot app, imagine my shield tv is in standby (Shield TV has already installed quickboot app). Could I turn the shield TV on directly with my Phone through Droidmote?? I imagine, once my phone is connected to shield tv by droidmote , it saves the configuration, and droidmote includes a button for turning ON.

Anyway, I would use my wifi dongle device. I will duplicate my MicroSIM to introduce it in the wifi dongle (which is connected usb to shield to get battery power) and in this way, my Shield TV could suft by the internet by itself.

Last question wanbi!, Does the Original Remote Controller work on Shield TV with full Android??, Im very interested of getting voice commands.. and original remote controller offers a voice button (and most important, battery life of this remote controller is great), so I would like to use this remote controller on shield tv full android because of this. Voice commands, you know, saying "Ok google, open dolphin emulator" , for instance. (the controll of the menus I would use droidmote anyway).

I gave you thanks, and would giveyou as many times needed!!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] tailslol:
heh sorry doze editor will not be needed try what zulu said and try this too.

this should help.

http://www.greenbot.com/article/299...for-specific-apps-in-android-marshmallow.html
[Shield Android TV Android Development] Bardok84:
What a pity..., the original remote controller , for voice commands would be perfect for shield TV..., I dont understand why being full android it does not work....

In that case..., My only option would be.... looking for a bluetooh headset MIC device, not expensive.. but with long battery life..., I thought this, Sony MW1 (20-25 euros) with has a button to turn it off/on for saving energy.

[IMG="BLUETOOH headset sony"]http://img.gizmolocker.com/1691-8222-thickbox/genuine-sony-mw1-lite-smart-wireless-bluetooth-headset-pro-fm-radio-mp3-player-caller-id-display.jpg[/IMG]

Or, at home, I have a Playstation 3 headset bluetooh mic:

[IMG="playstation"]http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/7/4/SOCOM_PS3_Bluetooth_headset_1.jpg[/IMG]

I hope with this kind of bluetooh headset, Shield TV full Android would be able to recognise voice commands to activate google search tab, open apps etc.

Thanks again in advance!!
[Shield Android TV Android Development] wanb1i:
Simply moving the mouse on Droidmote will wake up the ShieldTV if it's sleeping (standby, green light is ON), but will not turn it on if it's off. I NEVER turn mine off and I set the setting to sleep after 30 minutes. I only draws a very small amount of power (<20watts), so I just leave it on.

Not sure about the WiFi dongle you discuss. Does it get it's internet connection from 4g? If so, yes, that would give ShieldTV internet access, but depending on your data plan, could be costly.

So, as the Android OS is now, the mic will not work. Like I said before, I'm not a developer and I won't second guess Zulu99, but I think only a portion of the driver was installed for the remote. Android sees that the remote has a media capability, but cannot initiate it. So, if I'm correct and IF Zulu99 wants to pursue this (in his spare time), it could be possible to make it work. But I have no clue how to do it. :fingers-crossed:

No, the original game controller doesn't work (wirelessly) at all. It will work as a game controller via USB, but the mic/voice portion doesn't. :(

The best way to enable the voice commands on Full Android OS (as it it now) is via a webcam (with builtin mic) or a BT headset (w/builtin mic). Either of which can be purchased used for <$20us on eBay. If you don't want a webcam, I would recommend a used Jawbone headset similar to this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JAWBONE-ERA...167783?hash=item4af8685827:g:e14AAOSwvUlWrqSB

A webcam can have the camera closed so no one can hack in and see you without your knowledge. I have this one installed in my living room and love it.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Logitech-We...637121?hash=item3d14b871c1:g:NS4AAOSwL7VWkGRV

---------- Post added at 02:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:33 PM ----------

So, I just tried using the mic button on Droidmote and IT WORKS!!! I asked it to do a search, expecting it to search on the phone, but it searched on the ShieldTV! So, Issue FIXED!!