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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
All,

I've exported the Directv Now apk from my Fire TV stick (v1.0.9.3205) and installed it onto my Shield TV.

It prompted me that it needed the Amazon Appstore installed and login. I had an old Amazon apk saved so I installed it and logged into my Amazon account, then successfully logged into the Directv Now app. So far it is working. The buffering that others have reported is not happening. Also, the picture quality is very good, much better than the 1.0.1 or 1.0.2 versions (that have the Amazon stuff taken out) that I have been using.

I know that others have reported that this method works for a while then stops, but I'm giving it a shot on my Shield TV (installed and running for about 45 minutes now). So, I will report back if it continues to work. I plan on letting ut run for a while. Next I will try out the On Demand features.

I will also report back if updates will install (exported from my Fire TV stick) with (or without) the need to "reboot to factory" to install an updated version.

I will also be installing this method onto a Mi Box I have as well...

I have uploaded the Directv Now apk and the Amazon app store apk that I used to OneDrive...

https://1drv.ms/f/s!ApaXmjuhByab71dZe9l2Jvg4gWaH

More to come...

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I have a Roku TV... wasn't on there as of an hour ago. I'll check again later, maybe they are doing a "rolling launch" to current Roku users so they don't crash the system... again... and again...

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Ok, quick follow up with Directv Now on the Shield TV...

- App still working...

- 72 hr rewind works...

- On Demand does NOT work...(guess I'll be casting for this feature)

- Quality very good. Much better than previous versions that I have been able to get working.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Any Particular Login Order/Process? I tried what you provided and for some reason the amazon app wont let me authenticate and the direct tv now app crash's immediately.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Good question.

So my Shield TV was factory reset.

Logged into my Google account. Logged into the Play Store and updated all default apps. I believe I even installed Kodi.

Next I installed the Directv Now apk.

At login it prompted me that it needs the Amazon Appstore installed.

I backed out of the Directv Now app, installed the Amazon Appstore apk, opened it and logged into Amazon.

Went back to the Directv Now app. This time it let me through to the login part. I logged into Directv Now and was "off and running"...

I'll try the same process on one of my Mi Boxes and my other Shield TV later today. The Mi Box will be factory reset, but the 2nd Shield TV has been running for over a year now, but has never had any version of Directv Now on it.

Let me know if there is any other questions about the process. Hopefully this wasn't some weird fluke and I can replicate the experiment again.

I hope this helps.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Ok... tried on my second Shield TV... wouldn't work. Directv Now crashed...

HOWEVER, I tried again... success BUT there are a particular set of steps that MUST be followed.

- Fresh start... factory reset device. Do all mandatory logins.

- Once on the home screen. Play Store. Install ES File explorer.

- Install the Directv Now apk. (There will be a need to give approval to "Unknown Sources") Open it. It should prompt that it needs the Amazon Appstore installed.

- Install the Amazon Appstore apk *ONCE INSTALLED, DO NOT OPEN IT*. Hit "done" NOT open.

- Open the Directv Now app, it should prompt to login into the Amazon app (FROM the Directv Now app). Login via this route.

- Once you have logged into Amazon (via the Directv Now app), it should take you back and let you log into Directv Now.

- Once logged into, it'll prompt for permissions for location for the app to work properly. Settings>Apps>Directv Now>Permissions>Location>ON

- Start Directv Now...

- If everything works out, you'll be watching your favorite stuff...

Let everyone know if it worked
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I've attached the pictures of the steps from ES File Explorer to TV time...

(I tried to capture the images with highlighted prompts)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cc92260:
Can you confirm which version of Android TV you are running? (Settings/About/SHIELD Android TV Version)

I confirmed that by following Johnny's settings, I am able to sign in and get the app to load, unfortunately after the first time I closed it, I have not been able to launch since. It crashes on load every time.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
3rd day, multiple power cycles and hrs of viewing on my 1st Shield TV, the Directv Now app is still working.

Not sure what's going on with your setup.

I can speculate on some pondering...

- Not sure if me having a Fire TV, and it being registered with Amazon, has anything to do with my current success...

- I haven't logged into the Amazon Appstore app after the initial setup. Afraid to try after inadvertently logging into it on my 2nd Shield TV.

- I haven't logged into the Amazon video app. I'm not an Amazon prime member, so I haven't used it... not sure it that can screw things up.

- Upon initial setup, I did not have my micro sd cards in my Shield TV as expandable storage. The 1st try on my 2nd Shield TV the sd card was in and acted laggy and strange. Don't know if this has any impact, but just saying...

- Logging into Netflix has no negative impact on Directv Now.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cc92260:
Thanks Johnny,

I'm going to give it another try and restore again.

I too have a fire tv stick registered to Amazon, so I think we can rule that out.

I'll report back the results.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Good luck!

I'm going to try on a Mi Box tonight. See if I have any success.

Also, going to check if the Directv Now app still works after running the new Shield TV 5.2 update.... fingers crossed...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Using the Shield TV method does NOT work on the Mi Box. Tried several times and Directv Now apk from the Fire TV stick, it "fails to load" every time.

Also, the method I used on my 1st Shield TV quit working and would not get going again. Had to factory reboot and reinstall. I even exported the Amazon Appstore from my Fire TV stick, just in case it was causing a sudden change in functionality. But the Appstore apk wouldn't install, so can't test that theory.

Going to continue playing with more install combinations and such to see if I can get a "stable" solution. At the same time I will start combing through the Fire TV version and see if I can create my own Directv Now (Amazon checks removed) version like some have done in the past. Anyone else have experience with this? Please PM me...

I would consider going back to the old version (1.0.2 ish) that was stable, but the picture quality of the newest version is so much better.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harthapike:
Hi guys

I found this apk on apkmirror.com and i just installed it. It works fine. Even streaming quality is good. Works well with all the remote control inputs, too.

apkmirror.com/apk/att-services-inc/directv-now%E2%84%A0-android-tv/directv-now%E2%84%A0-android-tv-1-0-6-2824-release/directv-now%E2%84%A0-android-tv-1-0-6-2824-android-apk-download/download/
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bousquet:
Thanks! Did you happen try 72 hour rewind and VoD too? Anxious to give it a try.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lawmandds:
I can confirm that the above apk (in post #149) works on a 2015 Sony Bravia andoid tv. All remote inputs amd buttons also work.

Edit:. The VoD and 72 hour rewind do not work. Error code 40. There is some lag when channels start and can last for several minutes. The picture quality is ok, not great. The good thing is that it appears AT&T is working on this so hopefully they will release a final version soon.

In the mean time this works....for now.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] harthapike:
I just tried VOD and it doesn't work. The error code is 40. I don't know the 72 hour rewind thing. I have never tried that before. :D
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaDraGun:
What's the difference between this app and "directv for tablets" from the Playstore.

I can log into the tablet app. I have to use a mouse/keyboard on my shield, but it works.

When I installed this directv now app it won't let me login. Different kind of accounts?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcacklam:
DirecTV NOW is a different (no dish required, over the internet) service from DirecTV (satellite based, dish on your house).

If you are a DirecTV (classic, satellite) subscriber, the 'for tablets' app will work for you, and this one won't.

This app is for people who do NOT have a DirecTV satellite subscription & are signed up for the 'DirecTV NOW' internet-TV service.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BeAuMaN:
Hey, question:

Is Data Free TV working for you guys if you use this or another streaming device, with say, a mobile hot spot?

DirecTV Now says you can use Data Free TV via hot spots, but then it says no to "Streaming devices including Fire TV Stick and Apple TV"

https://help.directvnow.com/hc/en-u...TV-NOW-data-free-from-an-AT-T-Mobile-Hotspot-

Which is kind of vague and what not for a hot spot that could be used with a lot of things.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zothen:
Just FYI, I bought a Leeco Super X4 TV on clearance a few days ago and the app version of the DirecTV Now app is "1.0.6.2827" with a versionCode of 10602827. I am not aware of available tools to root this device.

I was thinking of trying to use the Online APK Updater to try to grab the APK from the playstore, but I'm not going to give my primary gmail password to any app. I'm waiting to see if Directv Now will lift their Amazon Fire TV and Leeco TV Exclusivity soon as I want a fully working version for my other Shield TV devices. If not, I may try to A) try to get the Device ID from the TV, B) I may make a new gmail address, log in to the Leeco TV with it, then C) use the Online APK Updater tool to see if I can download that version.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zone911:
Today, both Amazon remove apk or this apk apkmirror.com/apk/att-services-inc/directv-now%E2%84%A0-android-tv/directv-now%E2%84%A0-android-tv-1-0-6-2824-release/directv-now%E2%84%A0-android-tv-1-0-6-2824-android-apk-download/download/ no longer works.. Anybody has similar issue?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bousquet:
I'm also having issues with my DirecTV Now on ShieldTV starting last night. I'm on version 1.0.1.2110 for Firestick that was hacked to removed Amazon checks.

I was watching a live stream and it just stopped. I've tried clearing cache and data without any luck. Going to the guide just causes it to crash now. If anyone is still working please let us know. I'll happily try another version.

Cheers!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebby d:
It might be a directvnow issue. Quality and stream on my roku and fire stick have suffered a bit starting yesterday.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] llescaflownell:
Having same issue. Direct TV now stopped working. Tried multiple different apks, with no luck. Seems it is a widespread issue for AndroidTV. Anyone figure out if it is fixable?

Edit: I noticed under app permissions, the directv now app permission for location has disappeared, which makes me wonder if this is the reason why the app has suddenly stopped working...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] montajd:
mine stopped working today as well, it was nice while it lasted
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sebby d:
Try it again now. DTN was having issues this weekend. Finally up and running again on my fire stick.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] montajd:
unfortuantely its a no go, as others have reported issues as well.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mbze430:
so there isn't no way to pull the Fire TV app out from the device and use that with directv now on an android TV?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shady64:
DirecTV Now app sideloaded on Nexus player also stopped working for me. Also notice as previously mentioned, the location permission had been removed.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manny729:
mine stop working as well anyone find one keep me posted
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BungeBash:
The Leeco/modified APK didn't ever have a location option on the 1.0.6 version or whatever. It only asked for storage permissions. Either way I'd imagine Leeco TVs have the latest if someone could pull it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] videorx:
Here's one that seems to work, but no VOD.

https://www.sendspace.com/file/1hd3mt
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shyam09:
I got stuck on the "enable location permission" screen.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] videorx:
You need to jump home, then change settings to add location permission to the app. Then it should work.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hizad:
Thanks for app update. Got it working on Sony AndroidTv. First you need to uninstall the old one then install this new one. After that go to Sony setting - apps - Directv Now - permission - uncheck location services.

Open Directv Now - user and password. Voila
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Her072:
Work great on shield, thank.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shyam09:
I had the general location settings turned to off (not in the app, but Android OS). Worked perfectly! Thanks!!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Thanks for this. Works great so far. The no VOD is not a deal killer compared to the fact that we have been S.O.L. for a working version for the love channels.

Thanks again!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hizad:
is there apk for bbciplayer for sony android tv?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bousquet:
Sorry to be that guy, but please keep on topic. This thread is for the DirecTV Now. :D
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zothen:
Leeco Android TV apk version

The Leeco Android TV Directv Now app which had official support also stopped working a couple of weeks ago. They just updated it a couple of days ago to version 1.06.2828. Works fine now including VoD.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wwwandrey:
So where can I download this 1.06.2828 version?

So where can I download this 1.06.2828 version?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hollisterryann:
Found a working apk and updated my YouTube video. Enjoy

https://youtu.be/AX9974dx1Io
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] krazyflipj:
Tried this and it's really slow to load up. Anyone else?

*EDIT* Reboot fixed issue
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] ln1234:
Thought this might be a good place to start listing any quick tips and tricks you might have discovered.

To Lock Device quickly

Keep finger on the Red (Call End) button and it will bring up some options including keylock.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] gfreek:
Not sure if anyone's noticed this but when I end a call on my Dual there is annoying little delay of about 3 seconds before the actual call is ended so I searched the registry and found this:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\PHONE\PhoneExtendSetting]

And I changed the value of EndCallTime from 3000 to 1000 re-booted and voila no more delays when ending calls;)
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] nilles:
Hold the on/off button for soft reset.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Pharaohnough:
Smart Dialing

This is an advertised feature but apparently not too many people are aware of it. Go to the phone app and start tapping the first couple of letters of the contacts name and the name matches will appear for you to choose from. I find this much easier than opening up the Contacts app and scrolling down to the name you need.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Thyraz:
after pressing send for phoneapp u see last calls.

If u press left/right on the highlighted contact the phone switches through home/mobile/office...
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Thyraz:
HKLM\Software\HTC\Biotouch\Biotouch\ regulates the FPS of the cubeanimation.

Change "DownFPS", "LightFPS" und "UpFPS" to something higher for a smoother (and faster) animation.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] raid:
Disable 3G, if not needed (it drains the battery faster than GSM):

Edit the registry key HKLM\Software\OEM\UMTS\OpMode and set it to "1"

Then also you could change that setting

Phone Settings --> Band --> Network Type --> GSM

To activate the changes, open the comm manager from the Cube, disable the phone and enable it again.

In italy with Vodafone I can't able to select also the Network Band GSM/UMTS to "GSM(900)" but I have to let it configured as "Auto" or "GSM(900+1800)+UMTS(2100)"
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] dapoldi:
Bits

Ello, new here.. no idea if this helps a few Dual owners but..

Apps found to work on the touch dual:

S2u2 (iphone slide to unlock app), works like a charm:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=343256

HHC, HTC Home Customizer (name says it all), also working like a charm:

http://www.pocketemu.com/download4.html

gfreek, thnx for the EndCallTime key, works perfect and.. 1 less annoying feature to go ;)

Things I'm still looking to solve:

1. Mp3 ringtone seems to fade out after picking up a call, for about 2/3 seconds the ringtone is still audible :S

2. Looking for settings for the Handsfree profile, i have an Lm959 bluetooth bracelet (how geeky, i know), works fine.. but only for calls, the device is capable of blinking the leds on receiving msgs, im looking for the settings to enable just that on the TD.

3. Polling frequency of the TD seems to be on the high side, f.e. it takes about 3 rings from someone before the TD starts "ringing", since voicemail kicks in @ ring 6 I miss a lot of calls.

I found a topic about just this problem with the touch(Elf) on sprint networks, with a quickcode (##7380# I think, well.. I'm not on sprint..so that doesnt work over here.. anyone with any clue would be welcome.. My current solution is disabling voicemail..)
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] kerrance76:
to do this quicker go to settings => long press end key

and select automatically execute and then lock device

holding the red button then locks the device in one press
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] therealholg:
You can invoke s2u2 instead normal devicelock

just install s2u2, rename Slide2Unlock.exe to EndKey.exe and copy all files to windows directory, with resco explorer.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] tminghan:
the ilock doesnt seem to be working on my touch dual. when i try to go to settings, the screen goes blank.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] isix:
You need to disable directdraw, do it via the registry as you can't access the settings.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] GpsPasSion:
Is there a way to add the "3G setting" directly in the Comm Manager as seen here : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=354380 ?
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] patrickNLgld:
Go with Total Commander to:

\\registry\HKLM\Software\HTC\CommManager and change the key

"SupportedFunctions" from 4 to 5

then make a new map named "5" (without the quotes)

go to that map and make a STRING named "default" and the string must

be "3G" (also without any quotes).

Then turn the phone off and on again and there is a 3G setting in your CommManager. I did not manage yet to add a icon in front of it ;)

(and also not tested the working of the new setting)
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] GpsPasSion:
Thanks, someone also pointed me to Schaps' app that has that setting http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=317070
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] nightfear:
Another way ...

Go to ... Start > Settings > Phone > GSM/UMTS Band , Set Network to "GSM" & Leave GSM to "Auto".
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] eroG:
nice one..thanks:)
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Lord of the Badgers:
that is driving me MAD at the moment. I'm missing almost all my calls.

Wish there was a way to change the amount of rings before voicemail kicks in.

please help someone!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Lord of the Badgers:
ah found it, at least for UK Orange people:

works fine. thank god.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] arnonrgo:
go to the phone application

Settings->Services->call forwarding

Set the time to what you want

Arnon
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] Lord of the Badgers:
hmm, don't have a services option, but no worries.. my above fix worked fine :) thanks though
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] graffitisurf:
Settings...Personal....Phone......Services.....Call Forwarding
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] comlab:
Hi to all

The Touch Dual is my first touchscreen phone and I have a smal problem. If I'm in a phone call and I press my ear against the touch screen it opens always applications or do other unwanted things while I'm talking. After the last phone call I was in a settings menu :eek: I know it sounds stupid but it realy irritates me. Is it possible to disable or lock the touchscreen while I'm in a phone call? Thnx for all the other Tips and Tricks

daniel
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] ariandax:
try this

AdvancedConfig_v1.1
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] kerrance76:
Try this

PalmarySoft Phone ScreenLock

http://www.palmarysoft.com/products/wm/psl/overview/
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] SDVB:
Maybe this is a solution ?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=353008
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] cunter:
I just hit the power-button before my dual gets contact with my ear. Works!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] xmrjx:
...or you can use Slideactions.... it also stops a call when you close the keyboard. found it on this site
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] rmsa786:
can anyone help me remove sim contacts pls?

tried schaps advanced config v1.1 but no joy..

tia!

edit: found: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=369918
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] RickCain:
Is there a way to disable the menu when sliding the keyboard up?
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] kerrance76:
settings => system => keypad quick tasks
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] RickCain:
You made my day~!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] arnonrgo:
BioSense

I don't know if it is common knowledge or not but the dual distinguish between finger-nail (=stylus) and finger

So, for example, in the email app, you can use your fingernail to select multiple emails vs. flick your finger to scroll the email list

Arnon
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] cbreze:
Wondering...is there a way to adjust the keypad light to stay on longer? It's kinda short and I always have to hit a key to get it to lite back up. I guess I can get used to using some harmless keypress to do it, just a tad annoying.
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] badaas:
there is a key but it does bugger all!!
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] badaas:
double tap empty space in outlook to open current highlighted message :)

also, to make the touch keyboards draggable around screen do:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Sip\

Now go to 'DragStyle' and change (0) to (1)

Reboot
[Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus General] twolf:
dont know if anyone noticed this post, but i tested the cab and had a (very slow) today plugin from the diamond working in my QVGA:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=398173

:)