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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sask3m:
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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
My directv now app just began force closing itself. I open the app, it plays for about 30 seconds, the screen freezes for just a second, then it takes me to the nvidia home page. I've closed all recent apps and restarted the nvidia.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Mine is still working fine on all 3 Shields. Maybe uninstall the app and reinstall it...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Same over here did u fix it
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
I didn't change anything last night and just went to bed. I woke up this morning and it seems to be working. I've been watching for about 10 minutes and it hasn't closed yet.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Gremlins?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Could have been. I just hope they're gone now
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wakeen1966:
I was having the same issue with the latest version on my FireTV 2nd gen. I would start it and before displaying anything it would close. I would just restart it and it would be ok. Tonight it wouldn't stay working for anything until I rebooted the FireTV then it was good. It seems they still have bugs in this version. Also, the audio sync was off on both the FireTV and Shield, at least on USA.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] raytedjaja:
i am new here, which one to be download for Mi Box 3? thanks :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Any of the modified ones

https://m.mediafire.com/folder/cohgdopch79eo

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s0nniez:
Something weird happens with my receiver/app. First few second the video freeze but sound still going. I can see my receiver changing from Dolby to no Dolby then the video unfreezes and the sound changes. Does this happen to anyone? I'm on Android TV using Sony Z9D
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
ok guys everytime I login as of today I get the message about the app still needs tweaks etc and to try again later
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] juanaraya92679:
Which one did you download? Trying everything and the app opens then shows login for .2 seconds and shuts down

Edit

Tried to remove Amazon app again then restarted and installed again the modified apk and if just worked. So,sweet baby jesus I'm back in business.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bompus:
New version on play store 2.0.12.01466

Chance to get the modified apk?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Here is the latest release, enjoy.

What's new in version 2.0.12.01466

• Performance improvements and bug fixes.

https://m.mediafire.com/folder/ezc6ki36dp34f/Apps

****To my surprise they no longer require the Amazon app store to launch the non modified application on the shield tv****

But I have still update both versions in case the non modified stops working.

Pleased report if you have any issues with modified or non modified app.

Thank you
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grodri19721:
Hello guys i have the 2017 shield and its rooted on Oreo which Apk do i use??
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Go with the modified file to be safe, latest release of the non modified might work( doesn't seem to check for verification for the latest release 01446 ) Modified just has Amazon store verification removed.

https://www.mediafire.com/file/ipkanncip5c6b19/DirecTVNow_2.0.12.01466_modified.apk/file
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Also now you could run the last beta app, with the non beta app. Although since yesterday the beta app doesn't have any dvr functionality anymore.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grodri19721:
Ok guys i have the app installed but im getting we couldn't figure out your location which is required for streaming this program please try again i have my location enabled any ideas

Nevermind Guy's i figured out my problem i needed to be on WIfi everything working great
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I wonder if DirecTV Now has finally started to realize that they have an app that works on Android devices and will soon release it for Android TV? :eek:
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Dunno... I remember reading about the FCC filing for a DirectTV Now media box (Android based), but have heard nothing further...

It has always perplexed me about all the platforms it is available, minus Android TV.

One could speculate an agreement with Apple, Amazon and Roku which put it into their hands 1st until their dedicated media box became available.

But who the hell knows... DirecTV Now has been tight-lipped and non-communicative about the topic from launch.

But one could only hope....
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Anyone having issues launching certain on demand content. I have been trying to watch AMCs better call Saul . Everything time I try to launch it I get a error message that the service is not available now
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BRICK0044:
First thing is Thank you for your work. I just tried watching Better Call Saul on demand and it works perfect on Shield 2017 16gb
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
thanks bro was trying to figer out why dvr was gone lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Ijust got the 5 dollars increase damn what goin on :(
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
You never got the email?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Yea but I remember when this direct tv started they said 35 dollars for life now this
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amaddux:
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/did-directv-now-really-promise-35-for-life-we-investigate/
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novawaly:
Hey guys,

New here and just cut the cord. I just downloaded and signed up for direct tv now and it's working great on my fire stick but I have 2 more Nvidia sheilds in my house and would love to get this working on this. Ive been reading through the forum trying to get a sense of how to get this to work. I've tried several of the versions of both the modified and the unmodified as well as the beta and the stable and I keep getting either the "Something went wrong try again later" error or the "We need more tweaks, it's not quite ready yet".

I've made sure to uninstall each version before dl-ing another one and I've turned on the location in the permissions.

I keep seeing everyone referring to their nvidia sheild being 2017. Im not sure where to get that information. My model number is P2897. Im running android version 8.0.0.

Would anyone have any ideas? Any help would be greatly greatly appreciated!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BRICK0044:
Easy way to tell is, does your remote have a charging port on the bottom (2015) or removable batteries (2017)

Another way is to go to settings/about and it should be in device name if no one has changed it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novawaly:
Ah ok - in that case it's a 2017 b/c there is no charging port.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Question. Is anyone getting prompts to sign back into DirectTV Now?

In just the last couple of updates this has started happening. When starting the app, it will randomly pop up the login.

This is happening on my Shield TVs as well as my Mi Box. I am using the non-modified versions of the app.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuf:
Yeah its happening to me on my Shield.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Are you using the modified or non-mosifiwd version?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuf:
Unmodified.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Black SER:
How is the latest update working for you fellas...Should I wait or is really worth it? I really don't feel like having to log in every so often as the current version before this one seems stable on the Mi-Box..
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] w0rdie:
Looking to confirm that both the unmodded and modified versions still require an air remote?

Hoping to use my Harmony 650 (w/ FLIRC) but decreasingly hopeful.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
shield remote works fine with this app not sure about your remote i dont see why it wouldnt:good:
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novawaly:
Does anyone have certain channels that have audio lag?

I have the latest modified version installed on an nvidia. Only happens on certain channels.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I haven't noticed, but what channels are laggy for you?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novawaly:
I noticed it happening on FS1 today but yesterday was happening on ESPN
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Okie dokie... I check them and let ya know...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
FS1 seems fine, but ESPN is definitely lagging.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] novawaly:
any ideas as to why or possible fixes anyone?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
ive noticed this happen when you return to the app after awhile without closing it in the open apps menu once i close it and reopen it everything runs fine
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ranova:
latest apk on mediafire keeps giving me a parsing error when i try to install it
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Uninstall your current version.

RE-download the latest apk (maybe from a different device)

Try again.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] OMGWTFISTHIS:
I tried searching for ways to bypass 2.0.12.01466 blocking rooted Shields, but everyone seems to be using Magisk. Is there a solution for SuperSu? Perhaps Suhide?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
This has been a problem on multiple channels for the last several updates. Some channels are completely unwatchable for me. With every update, I hope they fix it, but no luck yet. Espn is definitely one of the worst. For this problem alone, I looked at switching to Ps Vue. Unfortunately, they do not offer my local channels.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] montajd:
Just install magisk manager and enable magisk hide
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
here is the latest updated app , as usual both versions have been updated . If you have any issue please post them here. if you have questions about which version to install see the FAQ .

What's new in version 2.0.12.01538

-Bug fixes and improvements

UPDATE: looks like DirecTV changed something with the location settings and neither of the latest apps are working. I will try to pull the apps again from the fire TV. Just to double check but this may the the end. For now just use the previous version.

Definitely sucks[emoji58]
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Not sure it if is just me, but this current LINKY takes me to the landing page for Mediafire, not your repository.

I did find a previous post and was able to access your uploads, so the repository is working... but maybe not the link...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Corrected. Looks like I copied the wrong link.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wakeen1966:
I just installed the latest version 2.0.12.01538 and when I run it I get a message that it can't figure out my location which is required for streaming. I never saw this with any other versions and I have not changed any settings. I get this message with both the Amazon and modified versions. Any ideas?

I went back to the previous version and it works fine.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I'm having the same problem so you are not the only one not sure if they changed some permission options. Location was enabled under the app options .

I didn't do anything different as far as removing the app store verification

UPDATE: looks like DirecTV changed something with the location settings and neither of the latest apps are working. I will try to pull the apps again from the fire TV. Just to double check but this maybe the the end.

For now just use the previous version 01466.

This sucks [emoji58]

I will leave the latest version on the MediaFire site maybe some of you can get it working , but as of know I'm a bit puzzled by the issue.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I loaded the latest version (unmodified) yesterday and it is working for me.

I had to login again this morning, but still working.

I removed the Amazon Appstore just in case that was the reason for the login prompt (it was doing it like crazy on the previous version and had to roll it back to 2 versions ago)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glyphx:
can confirm latest version doesn't work, just .01466 works
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toddre:
Works for me but had to enable both the location permission in the app and then set the Shield to estimate location using WiFi. Worked with both of mine, one of the two is using Ethernet but still needed the use wifi enabled.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glyphx:
Does the app work if you keep wifi off? Can you turn wifi on for initiation and then turn it off?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Working for me.

-Wifi off... hardwired only.

-Location and storage enabledView attachment 4581426
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Oops... forgot to show the version number too...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amaddux:
The newest Amazon version is working fine here over wifi. Enabled both permissions (Storage & Location) and made sure Location estimation was enabled on wifi.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wakeen1966:
Awesome! I set the app permissions just like you did and it worked!!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] glyphx:
Does the search function crash the app for anyone else?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Yep...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Chewza:
For those of you who may still be having issues, are you running a PiHole on your network?

I activated location services as well as storage access, and still wasn't able to watch. Kept asking for my patience when I tried to watch a channel, and eventually it would timeout and give me an error about not being connected to the internet.

I whitelisted	secure-us.imrworldwide.com and it seems to have resolved my issue.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noclue41:
Might not be the right place to post, but this forum helped me get Directv Now working on my Sony A1E with Android TV. Unfortunately, I can't get this latest version (01538) to work. The tv prompted me to update, but only let me update or exit the app. I tried uninstalling 01466 and installing 01538, enabling the location and storage permissions, but still get the 'can't determine location error message.' I have my tv wired, but tried enabling wifi and using the wifi to establish location. Still nothing. Don't know how different a tv with android built-in is vs the nvidia shield, but just in case anyone else has same issue.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
Anyone got a copy of the app that works?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I have a Sony Bravia 4k and can not get past the location issue as well.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I'm having the same issue but I'm on the shield tv. Enabled both permissions, switched to WiFi nothing works. Im not sure why it works for some and not others and that update popup is makes even the previous version useless . This really sucks, makes we want to cancel DirecTV. It was fun while it lasted guys.

Update: Got this piece of **** to work, as others mentiond allow both permission but also under location enable use wifi to estimate location ( I could not find that option) but credit goes to Johnny and amaddux.

Here is the link to all the files I pulled over the months, but it looks like the last to version no longer work at least not for me.

Update: 01538 Works now , see above instructions.

https://m.mediafire.com/folder/ezc6ki36dp34f/Apps
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I was really close to subbing to the big package but can't even use it on all my devices. What a hassle.

---------- Post added at 06:02 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 AM ----------

Do you need to be connected to WiFi for this to work. My shield and bravia are wired. Currently testing on bravia as it's late. I set the perms and under location enabled use wifi, received a accept / deny.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Update: unfortunately I don't think these settings work for the Sony Android TV's . I'll continue trying the options again later in the week to see if I can get it to work on my x900e

Enable both storage and location permissions and then pull the nividia shield settings go to Personal --> Location --> use wifi to estimate location. Now the latest version should work

I enabled WiFi on the shileld tv but but it just saved the network , since it's hardwired it defaults to that

On the x900e both WiFi and Ethernet were connected , strange thing is that wifi was not turned off when it detected the hardwired connection
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
just a heads up i just reinstalled the beta and its working fine with dvr and wired no permissions set no location enabled best way to continue using the service hope that helps you guys out
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noclue41:
About being wired: I didn't try unplugging the Ethernet cable and just use wifi. I can try that tonight. Otherwise, might take a look at PlayStation vue. Real sucky part is DirecTV now doesn't like my bravia's built-in Chromecast, either.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
Eazy to fix just use unblock-us that will make it work on your TV just message them and ask for dtv now to be unblocked works on mine with out issue :good:
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kanenfawder:
Big thanks. This worked for me. I have the x900e and tried 1466 stable and 1538 stable with all different configuration settings and couldn't get either to work. Installed beta 2115, and it's working without doing anything special.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aperture:
the update is also not working on my end with shield and mibox. :(

i fired up my firestick and updated to 01538 and it works with no issues.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I can't believe I forgot to look on this thread for problems lol. I did figure out the permission problem and then it took my dtvnow app forever to load a channel. But after I rebooted my shield tv a couple times and then after it cached and settled everything is speedy again.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
So we need to find a way to get the location working properly on the Android TV's before the beta is blacklisted. I found an Android phone app that shows the difference between gps and wifi location. I'm not at home to test it on the TV and it was too late to test last night. I'm not sure if it will work on it but I guess the first step will be verifying that the Sony TV is actually pooling the wifi location and it works on it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
Glad it working for ya ?

ATTENTION: Beta app is working without issue no permissions and still wired for those having trouble with the latest version uninstall it and install the beta!

---------- Post added at 09:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:29 PM ----------

Thanks

Install the beta from this thread working on shield and mi box

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I don't think they can blacklist the beta as it's native on Samsung smart TVs it would blacklist them two so I think we may be safe but may miss out on new features coming to the app if we can not create a work around on the latest versions ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marc.ientilucci:
Having location issue on my Sony. Wired with all settings enabled.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
I tried to open directv now over the weekend and was giving a prompt that I had never seen before, I needed to download the latest update. I got excited, thinking maybe they finally released an android tv app. I clicked it and it took me to the Amazon app store.

Just downloaded the latest version via Achilles. Had to enable location permission on the app, but all seems to work. Audio is still out sync
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noclue41:
Yep, the beta works on my bravia, too. Thanks for the info!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I believe it's the tv at fault. Try AccuWeather it does wifi gps. It will fail as well.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marc.ientilucci:
Wouldn't surprise me. Just curious why the previous version worked and this one doesn't
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Mine does this as well. I believe the wifi assisted gps does not work properly. I tested this using the AccuWeather app and it fails as well.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marc.ientilucci:
Would it be worth it trying to find and side load assisted gps e
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
I tried looking for tv compatible ones earlier and did not see any. From what I remember the fake gps requires it to be developer mode and setup to use it. I did not see any options to do that in settings.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marc.ientilucci:
Maybe adb commands? I'm new to Android TV. Watching a show on Plex ATM or I'd be messing around instead of making suggestions
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whiteboi-hakz:
No worries mate glad I could help

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I would suggest using the beta untill we find away around your issues I am working on a fix over the next few days so just use beta for now
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] marc.ientilucci:
Cheers, beta for now then
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jinx8402:
I have a sony x900e with the same issue. I suggest everyone contact Sony support so they know it is an issue with their wifi assisted gps location in their firmware.

I was able to get the stable app working via a workaround.

First, you'll need to have developer options enabled. Install Floater - Fake GPS (https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-floater-fake-location-floating-fake-t3397641). And set it as the mock location app. You will also need to connect to your tv via adb to allow floater to write over the top of other apps. Once you are in adb shell, type: appops set com.marlon.floating.fake.location SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW allow

From there, launch the floater app. & set your location. Under general settings, I have it set to mode 1, spoof GPS turned off, Spoof Wi-Fi Network on and turned on Start on boot. Under User Interface settings I have floating icon turned off. I believe I left everything else set at default. Also, just make sure you have location permissions set on the Directv Now app. And that should work.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
What happens when you reboot the tv? Does it work still or do you have to start a certain app / setting first. Also where are the developer options located on the Sony TV.

I have the tv unlocked as developer now but can't download load floater. It doesn't show in play store on the TV and it won't let me download it via browser to the tv.