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[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
Has anyone actually gotten the FIOS Mobile app installed and working on a fire tv (or preferably stick)? I want a portable device so that I can watch my dvr when on the road. The current version (5.2) won't allow access to shows, the previous version (5.0) won't connect, and the modified version to avoid root didn't work either. I thought [MENTION=6927761]aftv[/MENTION]news might have a post about it, but nothing there. I can't find any solutions through Google either. Anyone have anything?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
If anyone cares, the only way to run FIOS Mobile app is to unroot my stick. Root wasn't really necessary, so I did it an it's working now. Stupid Verizon appears to be blocking DVR access if it detects root, which is annoying.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RedBullet:
How well does the FiOS Mobile app work on the FireTV? I've considered it, but figure it would be a pain since the app is designed for phones and not devices like FireTV which needs a remote.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
It works poorly at best, or it did last I checked. That was months ago, and VZ has pushed out a mandatory app update that renders it unusable unless you update. I should try it again though! Also a mouse was required, or an app that turns your remote into a mouse. And it would randomly force close while watching DVR. So really not worth it...
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] software_samurai:
Coincidentally, I was just playing around with the FiOS Mobile app on my FireTV yesterday, since I'm interested in finding a way to stream my FiOS TV channels to my FireTV box in my computer room. I thought I'd share my experience with everyone here.

It's true that with the latest version of the OS and app, it just says it can't run without Google Play Services.

-However-

I side-loaded the v5.8 FiOS Mobile app, signed into my FiOS account, and what do you know, it worked*!

* Ahem. Well, it mostly, sorta works.

First, the app was designed for a touch screen, not the FireTV w/remote. So scrolling means using a BT keyboard w/touch pad, and holding down the "left mouse button" while swiping up on the touch pad. Bit of a pain, but at least I could scroll through the live TV channel list.

Second, not all the live TV channels have the "watch now" button. Remember, this app was primarily meant to be able to control your FiOS DVR, and so it's focus is on being able to get the DVR to record shows.

Third, streaming a live TV channel was...interesting. The video quality starts out very blocky, low-res. But after a few seconds it starts to gradually improve, until it eventually matches what you would normally see via a real decoder box. The HD channels actually looked very good, given a minute to "ramp up". (Oh, and I think I changed the video quality settings to the highest in the app - that may have helped.)

Fourth (and this is the most mysterious part), after some minutes playing around with the app, my network started to have...problems. First the FireTV suddenly said it couldn't access the network (it was attached via a wired ethernet cable). Then the web browser on my PC couldn't access the internet (some sort of DNS issue). I unplugged the power on the FireTV and within seconds my PC browser was all fine again. As a software engineer, I naturally decided to re-test just to see if it would happen again, which it did. Eventually I gave up and uninstalled the FiOS Mobile app.

<sigh>

I'm really hoping that Verizon will release something similar for Android boxes like some other cable systems have done. (e.g. DirecTV Now!) Wouldn't that be nice?
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
You bumped a 5mo old thread! But I'm OP so here goes...

The app is up to version 5.9 now but was working for me before. Apart from the logistical issues already mentioned, out should play fine. I have to test out 5.9
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] software_samurai:
I know, I know. But if I had started a new thread discussing the exact same thing, someone would have undoubtedly taken me to task for duplicating an already existing thread.

Please do, and let me know if it works for you without Google Play Services. I didn't feel like rooting it and installing it just to get one app to run.

What worried me so much about v5.8 was how it somehow wrecked my home's network somehow. I suspect the app started doing hundreds of DNS lookups which swamped my internet gateway box.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ldeveraux:
5.9 seems to work on my stick. I do have google play services installed on there, but I don't think it's working. The stick is on the newest firmware, so it's definitely not rooted. I don't think you can root on this firmware anyway. Regardless, I was able to watch FIOS on an unrooted stick..

I tried to install Google Play Services from this link:

https://flixed.io/install-google-play-fire-tv-stick/
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chieftaing:
Got it working with Alexa-enabled stick

Side loaded it onto new non-rooted stick that has alexa remote - not the latest 4K stick.

Followed multiple google hits to get it done. It kept wanting google play services, so i had to side load and start the right google play apks.

Am using an ethernet adapter to get best picture. Wifi was ok but panning shots jumped a bit too much for me.

Lastly, got an OTG cable for a Logitech dongle for a keyboard mouse that works great. Recognized at boot - no config. Mouse mandatory for fios app, keboard arrow & enter key drives stick. Reasonably spouse friendly. Lost my remote - nay not matter now!

I'm posting this because i couldn't find a recent confirmation that fios app works on current fire stick.

Good luck.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sizzlechest:
Two things for root users to try: There are two XPosed apps you should install. One hides your root status and the other emulates Google Play Services.
[Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LordKaosNY:
I also want to state that I got the latest version of Verizon FiOS Mobile working on a FireTV stick without root. First, I enabled Apps from Unknown Sources and ADB Debugging under Settings-Developer Options. It seems like the FiOS Mobile app requires the Google Play store to be installed, so I found a site with instructions on how to install it and completed that task. I needed to download and install four .apk files. Strangely, I can't seem to launch the Google Play Store on my stick, but the FiOS Mobile app no longer complains that it's missing.. Next, I installed the FiOS Mobile app via APPS2FIRE. That's all I needed to do to get the FiOS Moble app running on my stick.

As another poster noted, the FiOS Mobile app was designed to be used on a touch device, such as a smartphone or tablet. Because of this, you cannot easily navigate the app and do what you want it to do easily using the Fire Stick remote. Someone recommended connecting a bluetooth keyboard and I think that's probably a good suggestion. Instead, I downloaded an app called Mouse Toggle which, when activated, provides a cursor on the screen that you can move around with the Fire Stick remote. I can now select items and enter channel numbers when I previously couldn't do so. It's not a perfect solution, but it gets the job done.

- LKNY
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] Deformat:
Hi everyone, I'm tempted by the Moto G4 Play phone, and I was thinking about the lack of compass on the phone. Can I use Uber and can it find me fast? I'm concerned because it's one of the main issues I have with my phone since it has issues from time to time.

Many thanks in advance! :)
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] bobbyphoenix:
The compass is used for direction, not location, so there should be no issues for you.

Sent from my SM-N900T
[Moto G4 Play Questions & Answers] cy56:
Why don't we have compass? Even dirt phones have it...
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Adeel Malik:
Itz been a pain in the ass for me searching for how to Bypass FRP motorola x 2014 ( Verizon) (March 1 security patch)

1. No otg works.

2. Cant enable dev options.

3. Cant switch users.

4. No adb works without usb debugging.

Their isnt a way that i havnt tried.

and after installing launcher the bluetooth didnt receive any thing from any other device but sending is good and i have face another problem about calling ( if some one try to call me then he fine my number busy but I can call easily anyone.

please help:cowboy::cowboy::cowboy:
[X 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zstricky:
You can try this for frp bypass. It worked for me with Moto X pure with May 2016 security patch.. https://youtu.be/BTaJV20oOWA
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Michael520:
Hello eveyone!

my phone will not turn on anymore... After flash the ROM I did a normal reboot, my phone don't boot, it's continues to restart, and through the recovery I did wipe the data, cache and Dalvik, but nothing, and after that I did the fix contexts, still nothing, I tried to reflash the ROM many times ( also wiped system before) it's still not working...

Anyone can help me??? Please....
[One (M9) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gaeilgeganeagla:
Post in the leedroid forum, they will definitely find out whats going on but a few things to check on the first post and a few rules to follow.
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
Hey all,

Like some other fellow Nexus 6P users here I'm sure you are getting curious of what other phones are out there, that can please our every geeky need.

But I just can't fine one - everything I want is in this phone!

I have been looking around but yet I always keep drawing up a pro's and con's list in my mind and can't help but sum up the 6P as having:

- Great battery life (once tweaked accordingly)

- Dual speakers

- Perfect display

- Fast and reliable

- Great size

- Access to latest Google updates

- Great camera (the best I've had on a smartphone)

- Etc.

Though despite all this, the desire to at least 'window-shop' and look around for the next greatest phone is still there. The new Xiaomi Mi Mix looks interesting, as I feel like I could go bigger on the screen size. Same with the Phab 2 Pro, the 6.4" size appeals to me but then seemingly I'd lose out on the great camera (low light especially) and the dual speakers.

Anyways I thought I'd start a thread to hear some other opinions on this, if any other released/to be released phone has almost got you swayed into parting with the beloved...
[Nexus 6P General] rowihel2012:
Sorry

But calling Nexus 6p screen perfect

That's weard

The screen is ****

Really old AMOLED with bad colours
[Nexus 6P General] Johnny Wong:
Coming from a 2013 Droid MAXX, the screen is perfect for me. Guess for someone coming from a Samsung Galaxy would feel differently.. but yes, this phone is just about perfect. I especially like the camera's low light capabilities.
[Nexus 6P General] scoot0073:
Haha.. glad to see I'm not the only one who looking for another phone but hard to decide bc I too love my 6P.

Been thinking of the One plus 3 not really a upgrade but something different but waiting on the One plus 4 . But it's gotta have good Dev support and the One plus definitely has that.

But still looking at others as well.. undecided bc my 6P has been a perfect fit for what I like in a phone :/
[Nexus 6P General] ohlin5:
I too am pretty dang content with my 6P, esp. with some of the "Pixel exclusive" features we've gotten :)

However, I won't deny that the 4GB/821 specs inside the Pixel XL are tempting at times...but I'm thinking I'll either get my wife a normal Pixel to upgrade her GS6 edge and wait to get myself whatever comes out next year, or just wait on both of us till then. I'm not as against the Pixel as some, but I'll admit that $870 (+ tax) for a 128GB, similarly-sized phone is a bit of a tough pill to swallow for me personally lol :)
[Nexus 6P General] foolie:
I had the pixel for a a few days and returned it because the price difference to performance from the 6p felt negligible to me. 7.1.1 on the 6p fixed a lot of quirks I had and flashing the pixel stuff over made me more than content to keep the 6p thru this year. Looking forward to seeing what HTC has in store for their next flagship.
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
Hmm then it is a shame that we have such diffeent experiences with this phone - the colours, for me, are perfect - no tweaking of them required. The blacks are black with no 'bleeding'. Absolutely great for me...

Yup the low light camera is literally the best I've had. Very consistently impresses me, even still to this day!

Indeed, that price tag is a hefty one and one that I cannot justify spending.... at least not yet anyway. I would miss the larger screen and the speakers, being the real tangible difference. Like you say, features have/will come our way with software updates, but I really do appreciate a great sound and nice sized display - yet to find this elsewhere though!!?

The "bezel-less" Xiaomi Mi MIX does look like a nice phone. So that may tick the box of size, but would the screen quality be as nice? And the speakers? And the low light camera capabilities?? Not sure on that one...

The Huawei Honor Note 8 looks good too, very big screen which I think I'd like, but overall just don't think I'd be as happy as I am now.....

Dam restlessness eh!!
[Nexus 6P General] nuwayman:
I'm definitely glad I went with the 6p also. I don't mind spending the money upgrading. Was looking at note 7 or iPhone 7 plus. But the price for the Pixel xl to me I couldn't do. I just can't put the Pixel in the same category as the other phones.
[Nexus 6P General] Eric214:
lol do you own a Nexus 6P? The display is the exact same as the Galaxy S7 screen. They only difference is the S7 screen is set a few nits brighter. Deep blacks, vibrant popping colors and great contrast. Maybe you have sRBG turned on for "true colors"? If not maybe you just have a sub-standard quality display on your phone.
[Nexus 6P General] Azathoth6:
there is no doubt to the nexus 6p is good device but not the best in my opinion! maybe so hard to believe but my ex device (htc M8-32 g) is far better! at the least for me!

here is some reason: I've multi rom with 3 base of Android (kitkat/lollipop/Marshmallow) and switch between the without any issues. (sense rom, google play or CM base rom doesn't matter! all of them work perfect!)but if this don't convince you let me tell you the custom sense rom developers in htc really perfect (most definitely the Viper rom of Venom groups plus insertcoin roms and sky dragon roms) having too dozens options for customize and in the end better quality of speakers and headphones sounds and have a great sound batch like Harman/Kardon sound batch and no come up short in battery even with a smaller size of battery and too smooth without any lag. may rest in peace my dear M8! ??

sure I know the nexus 6p's camera to far better than M8 but I'm not a mobile camera user and need very rarely to it

however I like my nexus 6p and one of the best device I'd

sorry for my bad english-noob language
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
That phone does look like a nice one for its time, there's nothing wrong in holding love still for such a device! I'm in the same love for the 6P right now, for me, the best its been ever for a mobile device. But as theres only so many roms to try, my flashoholic nature starts wanting to wander into the 'next device' territory......whatever that may be haha
[Nexus 6P General] galaxys:
I'm keeping an eye on the Huawei Mate 9 Pro up coming announcement November 4th...
[Nexus 6P General] nrage23:
The Pixel XL is the same price as the iPhone 7 Plus. It may not be worth the money to some but it is the best Android phone to date. The 6p is great I still have mine but the Pixel XL is fantastic. If you like Android and could spend the money on an iPhone 7 Plus but not the Pixel XL. You need to get your hands on one and play with it. If you can get a 6p cheap it is hard to beat for the money.
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
Ahaaaaa, now then this looks like a good phone!! Hadn't seen this in my researching...Stereo speakers, dual camera, larger display...... hmmm I shall definitely be keeping an eye on this also - many thanks for highlighting this one!

Update: maybe even tomorrow we'll find out...

http://www.bgr.in/news/huawei-mate-9-to-launch-tomorrow-heres-everything-we-know-so-far/
[Nexus 6P General] intruda119:
If you are into rooting/modding, you can easily fix this with a custom kernal to your liking.

Answer the op. Nothing beats Huawei mate 8(soon 9) when it comes to overall phone but you have other issues to deal with. While im waiting for the Mate 9 to release and after I broke my Mate 8 I had to find a phone to hold me over.

Nexus 6p

Lg v10 and maybe g3./4

Note 5 but doesnt have enough storage for me.

Couple of other chinese phones but you lose lte most of the time.

Nothing really unless you want baby note aka s6/s7 edge.

For my personal taste, maybe axon 7 if the community is behind it. Note 7 if that whole thing didnt happen.

edit- If an updated version of the 6p ever released with half the top/bottom bezels, It would be the goat. Any htc is not in the same realm as 6p
[Nexus 6P General] ps000000:
My 6P battery was degraded. I think to change to another phone.

But I still finding...... :silly::silly::silly:
[Nexus 6P General] Jammol:
Sorry but the Nexus/Google phones have one thing that will keep me....Project Fi with CDMA-GSM LTE Switching. No other phone can do it because the software just isn't there.
[Nexus 6P General] UrbanLagoon:
Samsung devices have a "SUPER AMOLED" and the difference is noticeable. I came from a note 4 (2014 release) to a nexus 6p(2015 release) and I saw the difference in screen right away. Nothing beats a Samsung Galaxy screen, even if the nexus uses a Samsung amoled screen. I can barely see anything on this screen in the sun, which was never a problem for my note 4. Other than that, nexus 6p is a solid device.. I got it for $330 for the 64gb gold. I probably wouldn't have paid more than $350 for this device thou. Definitely feels like a downgrade from my 1 year older note 4 (sadly I broke it).
[Nexus 6P General] troyd28:
Coming from a lg v10 I was decided between a lg v20 and this phone so I bought the 32gb 6p then I'm like ok this phone is awesome but I had one problem. Internal storage was only 25gb on the 32gb variant I filled it up within a week or two then I'm like ok great phone I'm getting 128gb. I bought my fiance the lg v20 it is a awesome but the roms available for the Nexus 6p is way better than the lg v10 or 20 I had the lg v10 before this 6p. The difference is amazing, the lg v10 was slower and couldn't even keep up with me.
[Nexus 6P General] asmat:
The only thing better than the 6p is a 6p with 12hrs SOT
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
Yes I must say I am very curious of the upcoming Mate 9 Pro, Huawei did a grand job with the 6p, also I wonder how the camera with optical zoom will perform....exciting times! Will be looking out for the unboxing reviews of this.

I had the Samsung Note 3 and 4, they were quite good phones and enjoyed having CM based roms on them - I never made much use for the 'note' aspect of the phone, such as the stylus, I just enjoy a bigger screen. I'm really glad more phones are phablets these days.

The Axon looks cool, how would you say the speakers compare with 6P?

Ahh that happened with my old Nexus 6, well, I mean to say that my battery swelled and malfunctioned!
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
Agreed. I too have the 32GB and just doesn't meet my needs. Next phone (whatever that may be) must be at least 64GB or have room for an SD card

Haha I wish! My best is 6hrs 15mins spread over 3 days.
[Nexus 6P General] morpheousrx:
I have both the 128GB 6P (Graphite) and I received my Pixel XL 128GB (Quite Black) two weeks ago. I absolutely love my 6P. as a comparison of both, IMHO, the pixel is noticeably snappier in menu navigation and the camera is by far quicker to access and process HDR+ pictures. That was a big gripe of using my 6P camera. I terribly miss my front facing speakers of the 6P but the volume and clarity (especially at high volume) of the pixels single speaker is quite impressive. The 6Ps screen was a slight bit warmer toned, but nothing to distract in accuracy while looking at pictures or video. The camera is equally if not slightly more so impressive on the Pixel as is with the 6P. So far the Pixel is a tad bit slower to start on the development side than from the Nexus 6P debut, but I have no doubt the esteemed developer community here will tighten that up as well. Truly if you can afford a Pixel you will love it just as much as the 6P. But if finances are at all an issue...you definitely should not feel like you are missing out.
[Nexus 6P General] Zaphon:
I love my 6P. I'm not willing to give up my front facing stereo speakers, so that severely limits my options. I also HATE all the custom UI's that everyone pushes on you. The only phone that has even come close to interesting me is the Axon 7, but not having the stock google interface / apps still bugs me (and it's not even on Nougat yet). So at this point, I'm keeping my Nexus 6P until something actually comes along that can compete.
[Nexus 6P General] cd993:
Hmm maybe I'll try see one in the flesh, so to speak, to see if it sways me....

I agree. Even to this day, when I load up a YouTube video and glorious stereo sound sound plays, I remain impressed! Tough to find anything that may steal me away from this device.
[Nexus 6P General] seangeezy12:
I love my 6P. Great phone. Design and weight are perfect. Fingerprint scanner is perfectly placed and works great. Love the ROMs and etc etc lol great phone

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I use my 6P. My iPhone and I'm awaiting my XL in the mail!!
[Nexus 6P General] Prattham:
I just wished it was a little more compact lol other than that no complaints

:cowboy:
[Nexus 6P General] siren_shadows:
OnePlus3, S7/edge both come close. Better, even, depending on what you want.
[Nexus 6P General] Veidas:
Edit mod took care things, thank you
[Nexus 6P General] Perseus:
NOTE TO ALL -

This OP and the whole Premise of this thread is Skewed towards the 6P and appears Fanboy-ish. Nothing Wrong with that, given the thread is in the right place.

However, we all need to anticipate and expect that fans of other phones, devices will make an Appearance and counter arguments would ensue. So, unless cooler heads prevail, this thread has a closure in its future. Be Nice, cordial to each other. No snide, sniping remarks please. If anyone makes a snide remark, report it instead of replying. If you replied, you're getting tarred with the same brush whether you like it or not.

EDIT - Since I posted, I am automatically subscribed to this thread. (Put 2 & 2 together.)

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[Nexus 6P General] Samuel Holland:
I doubt it Sir.

I finally got my hands on the 64gb gold 6p a little while back and like yourself feel the same and have to agree. This phone has been absolutely amazing so far and am sure glad to have it. All of the key points you made I second and feel these couldn't be more true. Thank you for sharing and also for taking the time to read my post.
[Nexus 6P General] Gunbit:
The closest thing to a nexus 6p with identical hardware and is a worthable upgrade would be the axon 7

Axon 7 weakness:

Community development is very low since there are 3 versions of the phone and the US version is being prioritized.

Camera

Cellular/wifi coverage

Capacitative buttons (non backlit)

Once CM comes to the phone then things will get super interesting :)
[Nexus 6P General] o-o:
I just bought a Nexus 6P and I'm glad to read so many good things about it! I opened the box on the way to work and got to use it for like 5 minutes. Can't wait to get home and get set for some crack flashing :D
[Nexus 6P General] galaxys:
Congratz! Sounds like a good plan...
[Nexus 6P General] jova33:
I just got my 6P today, used from a Nexus junkie who upgraded to the Pixel. My 6 had screen burn in bad, does this phone get that?