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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aarone2882:
Latest beta build had audio issues for me on nvidia shield. The volume changes randomly on every channel. It gets loud, and then soft about every 30 seconds or so. I uninstalled and tried out the latest stable build. Same issue. Any ideas?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
I'm not on the beta build either, and the same was happening to my Shield.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I tried to replicate the issue but was unable to.( latest stable release modified version)

Is it only happening on live tv? or recorded shows and on demand aswell?

The latest stable realease definitely sucks.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skyrocket2Paradise:
its a bug with 2.0+ on all devices right now unfortunately.. Its almost as if they test nothing and disregard beta feedback. It's bad
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I just ordered Directv Now and is disappointed that it doesn't works on Android TV and Shield. Did anyone got Directv now to work on the Shield?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Go a page or two back, and download the modified firetv app from Achilles R32, side load it and then login, then sitback and enjoy your shows :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
Which one do I use?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
If you have the Amazon app store already sideload then go the non modded latest stable, if you don't have and don't want to sideload the Amazon store, o would recommend using the latest stable. Your milage may vary regarding audio issues or all issues. Best thing is after you login, if it doesn't load close it and then reopen and it should load.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Q: Which version do I install modified unmodified or beta?

You can install either one, but they cannot be installed simultaneously.

Tip: if you have any other apps installed that require the amazon app store to be side loaded, use the unmodified version.

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
So I only need to download the latest modified version to use the DirectTv Now? I m not planning to use any other Amazon app
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Correct just download the latest stable modified version

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chobie:
Thanks man! Working fine on my Nvidia Shield TV!

Any chance you can extract the new hulu app from fire too?

The last one for Android tv is almost a year old now and won't even let switch profiles. :(
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Will try lt later tonight,

No luck , looks like the Hulu fireTV app Isn't compatible with the shield tv.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chobie:
I'm not sure if you received my pm as they're not showing up on my sent items lol.

Thanks for trying but it's still fc.

Also, is 2.0.11 02117 the latest version for directv now? Your folder says under stable but the app says beta yeah? Cause that's what I have in beta.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Yeah thats a know thing they kind of rushed the stable version lol. I think the last beta was 2115 or 14.

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
Could I use this app on my Lenovo android tablet?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
You could... but there is/should be one available for download from the play store
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I would but the app detect if your tablet is rooted even with Magisk hide. It doesn't work with root for some reason
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
What version of magisk are you using? I have version 16.4 and the app works fine with magisk hide. Installed on a rooted pixel 2.

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I tried 16 and 16.4 both no luck. I tried using your mod app but it got stuck on the direct now opening page
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Mines hangs on this screen so I have to clear it out and then reopen then it goes to the channel it thinks was my last channel lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wakeen1966:
Well the latest version of the Shield software (experience 7.0.1) does not play nice with the latest DTVN app (2117 modified). It will play for a very short time then just quit. I have noticed that this app has been very problematic on both the Shield and FireTV.

Update : A couple of hours after posting I turned DTVN on again and it has been flawless. I did nothing but try again. So far so good!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I am waiting til my three months is up. I probably end up canceling their services. I just wanted get their free apple tv
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
And then what app u gone use watch cheap cable
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
Slick, Google TV, or playstation vue. I heard review with playstation
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] montajd:
Same here Magisk Hide is and has been working perfectly for me since day 1
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] treezy26:
Anyone else having streaming issues? Constantly buffering and "still loading..." Seems like this new update is the new beta. Even on the Roku, the same issues. Idk, is it just me?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I have had intermittent issues like that... but I'll go to another channel and it's fine. So I can't say if it's the app, network stream or something else.

On another note, I am a pre-release participant an can confirm that DirectNow is working on 8.0
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Does anyone else absolutely HATE the new shield update? Or am I alone?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Not a fan... hope for some tweaks. Some of the basic features are not there, like RESTART...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I'm on the fence

Restart and power off are under settings>about... Annoying I know -_-
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Idont wanna update to new how can I skip it or turn off update on my shield
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Just don't do the update...

Mine prompted me to download... then download. Just don't do it and enjoy the Nought
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
For me iwont but I got kids and uknow kids ijust dont wana update to it looks bad is ther any way to go back to normal
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I know we are getting off topic here... this is a DirectTV for Shield TV thread... but...

Good question. I haven't looked for a flashable image of 7.0 to do a rollback. Up until now I've been very happy with all the updates.

I'm not sure if I don't like 8.0 because it's different and I'm an old fart and don't like change. I'm gonna give it a fair chance and see. But I would always encourage feedback to nVidia about your experience. Not sure how much they will/can do about it, but compared to other android media box manufacturers, they would probably be the most receptive.

Back on topic... the only thing I had to do with the DirectTV app on 8.0 is start it and back out a couple of times at first following the update and it's been working fine on the first try afterwards.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Etan23:
Anyone having issues with the app compatibility with Android TV? It's showing ref 1005.

Thanks.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Ther new update 2.0.11.03231

Any one got it
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I recieved that update for my phone... but the most current Fire TV version (for use with Shield TV) is still 2.11.02117...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amaddux:
The phone app release notes feel out of place though....

Improvements to blocking callers by contact and call log records. Minor bug fixes.

Is DirecTV now planning to also be a call blocker?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Yeah I noticed that since v2.0 the playstore version and amazon app are not on the same version number.

You are correct 2117 is still the latest fire TV release. I'll update once a new version is released as usual

Those that have android tv 8.0 preview installed on your shield tv . Are you having issues pulling up the play /pause menu when watching DVR or on demand content. I press the select button on the shield remote nothing happens.

On side note the 720p quality definitely makes the world cup underwhelming. We need some 4k streams at least for the world cup. Makes me want to subscribe to Xfinity or regular direct TV to watch some 4k games

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] agh1701:
2.0.11.03231 is the latest version for fire TV.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
You B correct. Looks like there was an update yesterday...

Unfortunately I no longer have a Fire "anything" and can't pull the .apk

....Bueller... Bueller...
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Latest version uploaded .

Both modified and unmodified versions

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

I need a favor, can someone that has android 7.0 installed on their shield tv tell me what happenes who you press the select button while watching a ondemand / DVR or live channel. I lf I recall correctly the play/psuse menu comes up.

And also those that have android 8.0 preview installed can you try the same. I'm either going crazy or the app is glitching on Android 8.0 . Kinda wish I didn't join the Nvidia preview program.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
I have 3 Shields.. some on 8.0 some on 7.0... I'll check in about 1hr
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I can confirm the issue on 8.0, but the same issue happens with live TV and I noticed with the new app they added a function to the Amazon menu button. Not sure if this is causing it but I recall you mentioned it with the previous version of dtvn app. I found a work around by re-enabled double tap volume slider(I don't use it for audio so not as problematic for me) to pause and them that will being up the menu. Can you check for the same issue on your Amazon Fire TV?

---------- Post added at 06:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:00 PM ----------

Other than that, the new app seems to load up faster and I see they fixed the DVR audio, my two recordings have DD 5.1 :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I figured it out! Hold down the select button!

Also it still shows as a Beta app lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Thanks for figuring that out. Was frustrating me lol.

I'll still check on the fire TV if it's one click or long press.

That was the second thing I checked , if it was still showing beta?

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Not a problem! I play around with using my LG remote and held it down by mistake lol yay!! Also let me know what the menu button does! Or a picture lol, also I am glad it's no longer accidental pause but it sucks cause if you where trying to pause on a certain portion it would be delayed..
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Tested the menu button on the fire TV remote. Single press and long press just brings up the watch now,my library , discover and guide screen same as pressing down on the dpad on the shield remote.

Play/pause is still one click on the fire TV app.

And you are right now you have kinda account for the delay when pausing.

Random bit of info Long pressing circle/home button launches the app drawer and you can launch the app from inside the from the direct TV app as well.

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Hmmm I wonder if Amazon did it intentionally. Does the Amazon fire TV app say beta as well? If not maybe Amazon has it in the code to make non Amazon devices aka Android TV box's to work the way it does and show as Beta if it's not showing beta in Amazon fire TV's?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
That's a interesting thought, but no the amazon app does not show beta. Didn't show it the the previous stable 2.0 release aswell

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ideal2545:
Just loaded up the latest version, also says beta. I’m noticing between my Apple TV (1080p) and the shield (4K) that the quality actually looks better on the Apple TV, has anyone noticed this? My TV is also 4K, I thought the opposite would be true
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
I feel like this problem keeps getting worse with every update, but does anyone else notice audio/video sync issues? For example, when you are watching someone talk, their voice does not match their lips. There is a delay. ESPN is horrible. Very noticeable lag between audio and video. This problem hasn't always been present, so I definitely feel that the app is to blame. I keep hoping it will be fixed, but I have noticed it for the past 3 or 4 updates. Almost to the point of ditching directv altogether because of it.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
Which modify version do I use stable or beta. And also which one is the latest one? I am sorry it is confusing which one is the latest version
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] diesteldorf:
Just had a quick question.

I know the Direct TV Now 1.0 and 2.0 apps are dramatically different and that DTVNow 2.0 also has (from what I've read) a different backend interface as well,

compared to 1.0

I continue to use Direct TV Now 1.0.25.5100 (the final release before 2.0 IIRC) since I am able to run it with a location spoofer and get local channels in an area that normally doesn't have any.

2.0 won't work---even with a location spoofer and VPN. I can also get local channels watching through a VPN on my computer---as a last resort.

I am sure that they will stop supporting DTVNOW 1.0 eventually and demand I upgrade.

Has anyone successfully been able to use a VPN or location spoofer on 2.0 to have access to local channels when outside of their area?

I currently have a Chicago billing address and can access ABC, NBC, CBS, CW, FOX, TELEMUNDO.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Stabe latest upload is the newest. Some have problems others don't. I have had no Audio sync issues and smooth video playback.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
To add to what icerjo said , the latest stable is

2.0.11.03231 . The higher number tends to be the latest release

I would disregard the beta files . I just left them up there for the ones that had beta access previously.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I can't get past this screen. FYI I am trying to use this on my tablet
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Are you using the app from the play store? Cause the files here are meant for Android TV not tablet or phone.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I used playstore version but it detected root even with Magisk hide and won't let me proceed
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Ahh, unfortunately I can't help with that :(
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Don't have DirecTV Now installed on my tablet. But magisk hide works fine for me on my phone . Check your magisk version . Im on 16.4 beta release channel. You may get better support in the general magisk thread.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toanau:
I saw this on the Google plus. I am not sure what is the difference between this one and yours

https://plus.google.com/100930947012984288511/posts/SWzdPxj5RVo
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Considering I've been using Achilles versions for what feels like forever, I've never had a problem with his version and he offers the correct/true version number. I don't know the version number that is cause they put 61818 which is not a valid version number.. but in the end, aslong as it works that's the main goal!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Not sure, to be honest could be the same release. As far as I know the amazon fire TV/stick apk is the only one that works on the shield tv .

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Looks like the released a update for the app today. It's version 2.0.11.03233.

What's new in version 2.0.11.03233

-Bug fixes and improvements.

Both files uploaded as usual, I wonder what bugs were fixed lol

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

-seems like the search option is bugged with this release it just crashes the app when you try to search .

Not sure if this issue was present before. First time I tried it ever[emoji1]

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I will test the search on the order one tomorrow morning or evening when I get home! Thanks!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toddre:
On my Shield with this new version the sound pop when changing channels is gone. Audio is muted for a few seconds avoiding the squawk.

Search works fine for me.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I can confirm that my search on the old ones doesn't pull up a keyboard and will sit without me touching it and crash 1 minute later, if I press buttons it will crash sooner. Going to install the new one and see what happens.

New one goes the same thing. Good thing I don't use it ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Audio/video is still out of sync with the new update!! Espn is still the worst. It gets really bad, then the picture kind of glitches and corrects itself, but quickly gets out of sync again. It's an endless cycle that repeats itself about every minute. If playstation vue has my local channels, I will be jumping ship
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I had the same problem on the latest one , wonder how long the search option has been broken. Possibly from day one lol

I not sure what possess me to check out WWE on USA network last night . But it definitely had some sync issued with the sound . Not sure it it's a issue with live programing . But I also noticed the sync if I would pause live tv and continue watching.

And now the app is completely down , every channel. Can't even watch DVR content . Maybe they are doing some upgrades.

Update: looks like I needed just to do a hard restart the shield tv.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
It seems to me that some channels are definitely worse than others. Sometimes it's a very slight delay that you almost have to be looking for to notice. This is something that really bugs me, so I may be more sensitive to it than others. However, other channels are so bad it can not be ignored. I've mentioned a few times how bad ESPN is. When it gets really bad, the picture will jump a little and correct itself, but immediately starts getting out of sync and gets worse and worse until it corrects itself again.

I haven't experienced any outages or buffering with the app this evening.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] toddre:
Argh... I was wrong, the audio glitch is still present. I had accidentally turned on my receiver and the audio was being played back over the loudspeakers not the built in TV speakers, I have never had the issue while using a receiver.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Search was broken on the last beta version to. No keyboard would come up and app crash 10 seconds later.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
The app has been updated to version

2.0.12.01191

What's new in version 2.0.12.01191

-Bug fixes and improvements.

Looks like they increase the size of the app by 2mb went from 27mb to 29. Have not looked to see if anything changed. As usual both versions are up.

Let me know if you guys notice anything new or have issues.

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

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Audio seems to be a bit louder, And search still busted lol..
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Two days later , we have a new update [emoji23]. I'm beginning to thing DirecTV is just doing a public beta and masking it as stable releases.

New version is .01192

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

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuf:
Can someone do me a huge favor and pull the Telemundo Deportes app from the FireTV and upload it? I would greatly appreciate it. I really want to watch the World Cup in Spanish.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Which version do you need modified or non modified

By modified I mean you don't want to sideload the amazon appstore.

Send me a pm

Update : sent you the app check your pm

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
What new in this update ?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Not sure to be honest, on the amazon appstore it said.

-bug fixes

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
https://imgur.com/Dn386pN
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Yes or no
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I can confirm that you will have no issues with the app on the latest Oreo release.

I have had the preview update for 2weeks or so it took some getting used to . But it's up to you I f you want to upgrade. They have some videos of Android TV 8.0 (Oreo)on YouTube.

Not sure why Nvidia doesn't just call the upgrade experience version 8.0 as well. Just confusing stuff with 7.0

tip:

Sleep is hidden under the settings cog . Should be first option you see.

Wish we could have a custom wallpaper as well.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Thanks but I think I'm goin stay on my older version :svetius:
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
You are not missing out on much[emoji38]

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Yup yup, and ensure to apply all updates from the play store, and then do a reboot and let the system idle. I actually like the update and was on the preview as well.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Hey ArchillesR32, there is a new NHL apk (June 26 2018). When you have a moment please kindly update your repository pls!

Thank you!!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Will do later tonight , I'll send you a PM.

Edit: check pm

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[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Even with this update, voices and lips are extremely out of sync on some channels. To the point of being unwatchable. For the last several updates, I've been using the modified version with no Amazon app store required. Can anyone confirm or deny that the problem exists with the unmodified version? I would definitely be willing to download the Amazon app store again if it meant this problem would be resolved.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abuf:
I can confirm that on both the modified and unmodified versions, multiple channels including ESPN suffer from out of sync audio.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
That stinks. I don't notice it as bad on my roku in the bedroom. I also tried it using my browser on my laptop and didn't seem to notice it in the short amount of time I tried it. It may be isolated to android tv.