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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taylor310:
Same, as I've tried using an orbi mesh network and eero mesh network with ATT gig internet.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sam298:
I am testing dtv now with few streamers. Apple tv 4 works the best, no lag, quick channel change, best quality etc. Roku dtv now quality is good (slightly less compared to sling), takes few seconds for channel change and glitches occasionally. Now it buffers frequently as dtv now has some issues - I notice buffering in roku, ipad and android tablet. Apple tv is flawless so far.

I also have mibox and using it with 1.0.17 android tv version. When I switch to a channel, it stutters a lot and the quality is SD for a minute or two and then I see smooth HD.

I am planning to try amazon version and the latest android tv version posted here.

The problem is not in Roku. It is with dtv now. Get the apps for your favorite channels and watch live using dtv now login in the apps. Quality is better with no stuttering.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
anyone have the latest DTV Now Beta APK to use on my Shield TV? looks like the beta for Fire TV (and stick) went live to anyone, not just people with invites. I'm a beta tester for the Apple TV DTV Now Beta but wanted to sideload to my Shield TV. TIA!

https://www.reddit.com/r/DirecTVNow/comments/7q25mu/fire_tv_beta/
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] masivb:
Sideload Chrome browser, go to

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/att-s...ow-1-0-20-4606-android-apk-download/download/
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
I was able to log into this beta app using a old att.net email address. Just need to figure out how to link the my att account with my directv now account somehow.

Edit***

I just signed up for the beta and a minute later I was able to log into the beta app. That was posted here earlier.

I still don't have access to download beta app from Google Play store. Also the record features does not work, I get Something went wrong error message. Guess I have to wait till I get accepted to the beta program first. One good thing is this beta app streams do not count as part of my 2 other streams.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stank22:
The DTVN beta for fire tv does work on shield tv.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAndr...tv_now_beta_for_fire_tv_works_with_shield_tv/
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryry87:
Someone on the /r/ShieldAndroidTV subreddit finally posted the beta apk from their Fire TV. Unfortunately, I'm not able to post the link here because I haven't met the 10 post threshold. Everything is working fine for me on my Shield after installing Amazon Appstore as well, including live, VOD, and recordings. Only thing is that when trying to watch something you will get an error saying trouble loading, but if you then hit the play button it will play. Anyone here able to remove Amazon restriction?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] stank22:
yup. That’s my thread. I posted the linked thread above. I don’t mind having the amazon restriction, as long as the dtvn beta app is functional. But here is the apk... https://www.sendspace.com/file/xrht74
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Where did you get the amazon AppStore apk?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryry87:
You can get the AppStore apk from Amazon's website. I can't post the link because of my post count, but it's Amazon dot com slash androidapp
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Thanks. I guess i'll have to invest in a mouse/keyboard. I wasn't able to click on the link using chrome

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where did you sign up for the beta?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
yep, got it from reddit and works great on my Shield TV. I'm an iOS and tvOS beta user but was able to login to this beta app (using my brother's amazon app login since he has a fire stick). working pretty well so far but haven't quite put it through its paces yet.

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install ES file explorer (by sideloading) on your shield tv. Load the apk to your google drive or other cloud provider from a computer or cell phone, and then install it from the "cloud" section of ES file explorer on your shield tv.

How to get the beta app / signup: https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/directv-now-rolls-fire-tv-dvr-beta-beta-testers/
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Here is the link to the beta signup.

https://beta.directv.com

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On the firetv beta installed on Shield tv, I am not getting audio on channels that are broadcasting in surround sound. Ones that are just stereo they work fine.

If I set the shield to not use surround sound the channel will not work. If set the audio to auto the channel will work, but no audio.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Thanks. Any suggestions of getting the amazon App Store apk without a mouse/keyboard?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
If you have a Shield Tv you can use the game controler right joystick, which will act like a mouse. I tried it with the Amazon Firefox browser and it didn't work, had to use chrome.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Tried that and it looks like it a downloads the mobile app version. Is that how it's supposed to look? also, pop up keeps opening up when i try to launch the beta app saying content not owned.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
I had that error message of content not owned. You have to go to Amazon app store on a laptop and find the "Directv Now Beta" app and get it. Once you own the app you can log into it on the Shield tv.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Weird I tried doing a search and I couldn't find the beta.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Put quotes around the words so like this, "Directv Now Beta"
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
awesome thanks that worked. Now gotta wait to get invited to beta program. Wife said she was but read email wrong oops
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
If you have a free att email address use it to login first, and let the app finish loading up. Afterwards log off, and than login with your Directv Now username and password.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
tried that and it said "Looks like you haven't finished setting up your online access yet. Sign in to att.com or the my at&t app to finish, then try again"
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Mine did to when I tried to login with my directv now email address.

Use your email ending in [MENTION=271250]att[/MENTION].net to log into the app for the first time.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
To confirm, first sign in with att account. Once loaded log off and login with DirecTV now account correct? If so, I tried that i still got that error. Thanks again for your help
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bousquet:
These are not my links, but I thought I would share them to keep others from searching.

Amazon Appstore APK: https://amazonadsi-a.akamaihd.net/public/ix/us_stable/default/us/Amazon_App.apk

DirecTV Now Beta APK: https://www.sendspace.com/file/xrht74

I assumed that the Amazon Appstore login was necessary for the Beta APK to operate. As mentioned above, you will need to login with a beta approved AT&T login, which is different than your DirecTV Now login.

Only running it for a few minutes so far, but it looks great. Some common tests are passing for me, NBC works, DVR playback works, & VoD works. Hopefully it gets officially released soon.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
How can i get att email only got DIRECTV tv now igot prime to ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Thanks mand this works great fast no lagging just fast ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Did you have a beta invite?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Yes the beta working good so far on my nvidia shield
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] treezy26:
So I used the method here to get this to work on my Nexus player and so far so good. Only thing now is I am able to watch EVERYTHING. Hbo, Starz, and what not and I'm not even signed up for that. Should I be alarmed?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
I got my beta invite now, basically 5 days after signing up for the beta. So you should get yours shortly. I just got my first email than went to the beta faq, and downloaded the Android version from the app store. Wish they gave you more than 20 hours of storage though.

Also could now record on the Fire tv app to.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Wait so you were able to login to beta without a beta invite?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Yes I was.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sysshock:
I tried it on my shield. it installs but when I enter in my official beta login it says the account is locked even though it works on my other devices correctly. I am not sure if it is leaving something behind when I uninstall it causing this to happen.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
darn it -- i think they blocked nvidia shield users now. :(
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] payazo915:
The beta and regular apk is working on my shield still.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Not sure if it is because i am using rooted sw..
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pelon90005:
Did it ever work for you?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eazii:
Same exact thing is happening to me except I'm not rooted at all. Completely stock. Any help would be appreciated.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
You have to goto to a PC and than get the beta app from Amazon app store. Once your account shows you own it, than it will work on the shield.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Thank you!

That worked! :)

But i needed to unroot my shield tv :(

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PLVJ1P/ref=apps_sf_sta

Instructions

"Download"/"Purchase" via this link and sideload app into shield.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoman94:
Is this still the latest non-beta app that works? VoD as well?

Thanks!

Edit: no one answered but I tried it and it works great. VOD and all else.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eazii:
Thanks. Did what you said and got the app to allow me to sign in. But I am in able to log in with my directv now email and password. I read a few post back about needing a at&t email which I don't have nor do I have wireless service with them. Is there any way to obtain one? Any work around out there known to work on a unrooted stock nvidia shield tv?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Did you get invited to the beta program? If not I don't think there is any other way to log into the app.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eazii:
Nah not yet, still waiting. Thanks for the quick response
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Can someone upload the latest updated beta fire tv version, I think it's version 0.1.9 06230?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] videorx:
Sorry for the delay, but here's the latest non-beta version (21.4702):

https://www.sendspace.com/file/xb5n45

Hopefully given the amount of beta invites that went out that the new version goes live for everyone soon (crossing my fingers for it being on the Play Store)

For those with the beta, does NBC quality suffer when the Shield is hardwired? Someone mentioned it worked but not sure how well it was tested.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Thanks for this. Looks like this version fixed the NBC blurriness issue
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sanchito731:
Beta installed and logged in but can't load any channels

I have the beta app sideloaded on my nexus player . Everything works till the channels start to load and I get an error "uh oh. Looks like we had a problem playing your video. Please go back and give it another shot" This happens for every channel. Any help?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
With this version I'm having a audio issue with local Fox channel. Where the audio is constantly going in, and out. Checked every other channel and the audio is working fine. Also loaded the app on another tv same issue.

Anybody else having audio issue with their local Fox channel? Weird I know just one channel having issues.

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I dont think the Nexus does surround sound, if it does you need enable it. Same issue on the Shield if I turn surround sound off. Hopping the newer version fixes it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
Fire TV beta app has been updated to 0.1.9.06230. Is anyone able to provide the APK? Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoman94:
I don't have any local channels in my area unfortunately. I applied for the beta 4 times now. I still haven't been chosen. [emoji20]
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Here u go bro i just installed it on my nvidia shield works great

:good:

Apk beta 0.1.9 06230

https://app.box.com/s/koukvhsx78vxlshjf8togrzg8vvq854y
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Thank you
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoman94:
My only dislike of the app on the Shield is the volume. It's very high on compared to other apps.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Tehpdub:
i installed it too but is says my password is wrong
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Anybody have the latest updated version of both apps, regular version: 1.0.22.4821

and beta version: 1.0.10 Build 1239 I think are the latest.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
I second this :) latest DTV Now beta apk would be awesome! Thanks in advance
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxwintrobe:
Apk beta 1.0.10 01239

http://www.mediafire.com/file/fa2ra7cjxf5uo08/DIRECTV_NOW_Beta_1.0.10.01239.apk
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Thanks for the upload, but this version didn't work for me. I get a error telling me I don't own the app, or something like that. Although if I check the Amazon App Store on a web browser, it says I own it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Same. Having issues.

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can u please kindly provide the link to this beta apk on amazon appstore? Not sure if they created a new app. hoping that the previous "workaround" works.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I'm finding that this .apk file is tiny. (Like 126kb... Where the standard file is around 23-27Mb... So it does not install
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
Thanks for uploading! But it won't install on my Shield TV but the others did. The size was 21MB while the others were ~27MB. I wonder if it didn't upload properly?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxwintrobe:
sorry not sure what to tell you, md5checksum: 019e1068b6db4816dd7f9097c5b20077

I have both Fire TV (1st gen, bedroom) and Shield TV (2nd gen 2017, living room), was OG DTN subscriber from the get go getting the ATV4 free for 3 month subscription and now have official DTN beta invite, the apk uploaded was pulled directly from the Fire TV and installed fine on my Shield TV (over 0.1.9 06230 that I also pulled from my Fire TV).

fyiw the DTN experience is MUCH better on Shield TV, channel launch time is now very good on both but Guide and other menu navigation is laggy on Fire TV whereas it is buttery smooth on Shield Tv.

Edit: meant to say DTV BETA experience is laggy on Fire TV, regular DTV on Fire TV is fine (but minus the new features which all work on Shield TV).
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Same link in App Store as before.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Md5 checksum is good. Installation is good. Previous work around to own app by "purchasing" beta app via appstore on windows PC (to proof ownership of app) not working for some reason.

Any reason to suspect that the APK is individualized?

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Perhaps relogging on to the appstore might reinitialize .. can someone else experiencing this issue try? :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
Thanks. The problem is the APK isn't installing on my shield TV but all the other betas have just fine. I'm a beta participant and have the previous version working just fine. I just don't have a fire device to grab the APK on my own or I would. Thanks though. I'll try again.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
You issue is..apk is signed differently.. Different package hence can't override .. you have to delete previous package then install this one.. but chances are it won't work as you will see the app not owned exception
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
I haven't had any issues installing the beta updates over each other before. Not sure why now I'd have the problem. The previous 2 beta updates installed over prior versions just fine.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Has the new uploaded beta worked for anyone, just wondering if I did something wrong?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
I uninstalled the old one and this new one installed but kept saying I wasn't the owner (or something like that) and only option was to quit the app. So I uninstalled this updated one and installed the previous one and it works like it should. So maybe Amazon/DTVNow did something different with this updated APK?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonDough:
I just pulled from my 2nd gen firetv and the md5 hash is different (f01cee57b2d6af7028950fb79753dea5), file size is also 21MB (21,722,841). Was able to install over the old one and it is running fine.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Ok the latest beta apk is bad, someone posted the newest beta apk on Reddit, similar size to this one and it works fine.

Here the link to the Reddit post:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ShieldAndr...beta_and_63_update/?utm_source=reddit-android

Here is a direct link to the file:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/ze6ehlzzdvo3efj/DIRECTV_NOW_Beta-feb.apk
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
Thanks. I'll give it a try later!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Yes!! It worked! Thank you!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] co.ag.2005:
This one worked. Thanks for linking it
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HKNUSA:
New demo app buffering a lot. I installed old one no buffering.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] payazo915:
Mine won't even load. I get the message its taking longer than expected to load your video.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rybean:
New demo app is working better for me on Shield. Thanks for posting the one with the same signature as the others
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
What’s the latest for the ppl that’s not in the beta?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] videorx:
Here's 22.4821 (Not the Beta)

https://www.sendspace.com/file/qhs79r
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shoman94:
Works great!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
This workd on nvidia shield or just firestick

This workd on nvidia shield or just firestick
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Works perfect (as well as DirectTV Now can work) on all 3 of my Shields and 2 Mi Boxes...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Can i rec on this version ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] payazo915:
This version isn't the beta so no recording. The beta apk previouly posted works and records but only if you were accepted to beta test will you be able to log in.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
For Those running the Beta on their shield TV, are you running it with an amazon appstore or with out? It keeps prompting me that I am missing that app.. But the Regular one works fine, also I am a

Beta user and watch via my tablet all the time. Thanks

Nvm, I did a search .. downloading the appstore now.

Okay so it wont let me log into the appstore...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] payazo915:
I downloaded the Amazon app store and didn't log in. I opened the beta app and it prompted me to log in to Amazon. I did through the beta app and then the beta loaded fine.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
The Amazon app won't let me login through the beta app, i guess i need an actual firestick or something
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] payazo915:
This is the app store I used.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
It tells me that I do not own this app and then takes me to the apps page and wants me to "get" it, but device is incompatible. Is there a work around for this? or just forgo it and keep using the latest non beta and use beta on my tablet and computer.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
On a pc click the below link, and purchase the beta. Than you will be able to login to the beta on your Shield tv.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PLVJ1P/ref=apps_sf_sta
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Thank you!!!! That fixed it :) also I have Dolby Digital on several/majority of my channels @_@ OMG I am in Love!!! Some are playing back in 2.0/stereo but the logo is enabled on my receiver so I guess that's because the show that they are playing only has stereo audio?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tmcpnet:
Can this beta be used without logging into Amazon? I am unable to download the beta app due to geographical restrictions. Using Shield TV
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] airswoosh1:
So you installed the beta apk and the Amazon app store, "purchased" the app from Amazon, logged in to the app store through the beta, and were then able to login to the beta?

After installing both apks and logging into my Amazon account, it won't allow me to enter my credentials to login to DirecTV now. What step am I missing? (I am a beta user, but just can't login)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Screenshot of error?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] airswoosh1:
After installing both apks and I open the Beta, I get this dialog:

So I login here:

And then get this:
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I had to open the Amazon app from settings->apps and Grab a controller and use the right thumbstic as a mouse to Hit continue. Then went back to the beta app.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] airswoosh1:
Yup, that did it. Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BRICK0044:
I'm getting an error using the beta app. It says "We're having trouble displaying this content. Please check back later." I was able to log in and when the app opens it tries to open a channel but then gives the error. Anyone else have this problem?

By the way the apk on page 34 works but poor quality.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
There may be a problem with the service. Mines just started saying hmmm.. this video is taking a bit longer than usual to load.