yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
I've been using version 1.0.22 build 4821 since I first signed up about a month ago. Never had the Amazon app store installed, never been prompted. When I sideloaded the directv app, I just logged into it like I would for any other app.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThatMetalHead72:
Could someone please explain to me the process for enrolling in the beta program? I've found a non beta apk that works on Shield, but no On Demand. Not sure about functionality with the DVR when its rolled out either.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
According to the sign up page, beta invitations are closed. It's believed that the new app may be released in the next couple weeks

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Also, not sure why your on demand isn't working on the shield. My on demand has worked since I first installed
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
I'm using the beta works pretty good fast zero lag channel change fast to clear hd1080 no problem on my nvidia shield
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
60fps as well?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
:cool:

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2160p on my nvidia shield
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Now I'm confused. Are you saying you're getting 4k resolution with the new beta app?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Yes
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
How can I put picking here so u can see
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JubulFoster:
How did you pull up that info? Is it an app?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
That's from my TV I'm using the nvidia shield
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eazii:
So I have read through the 45 pages on this post and I'm a bit confused about what's needed to get this working on the Nvidia Shield TV.

Currently I am NOT Rooted and on Stock Firmware

16gb 2017 version. I also have AT&T Unlimited Choice Plus for my cell service if that is needed.

I signed up for the free 7day trial (that's when I was trying to push this to my Nvidia Shield). It works on my Amazon Firestick but not on my Shield TV. Trail Ended a week ago and I would like to purchase the service in full but I first need it to be working on my Shield TV.

1) Which app is needed the beta or non-beta version?

2) Do I need to be rooted?

3) Do I need to sign up for anything before hand ie beta invite?

If anyone can give me a clear picture if what to do it would be greatly appreciated
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
INSTRUCTIONS:

- "Signup" for beta at https://beta.directv.com/ (may/may not be necessary - since beta is now closed)

- "Purchase" free invite only app via Amazon Appstore (works via desktop PC not via mobile) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073PLVJ1P/ (apk not required - "purchase" to validate that you owned the app) you are using the apk downloaded/sideloaded from here instead

- You will need to sideload Amazon Appstore available via https://www.amazon.com/androidapp into your Android TV device

- Login to your Amazon account

- Install this DirecTV Now Beta app and login with your valid DirecTV now credentials

- Enjoy!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThatMetalHead72:
It works with Chromecast, but not with the apk. But the Chromecast version is absolute garbage.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Technically the Nvidia shield TV is upscaling the 1080p stream to 4K, I have either the same or similar LG TV and get the same information except my source is my receiver, but my shield is set to 4k automatically since it sees that I have a 4k TV in the loop. Even upscaled to 4k the video still looks perfect when sitting back, but if I get up close to my TV you can see the blurryness of the upscaling lol. Probably wouldn't be noticable if I went with a 55" instead of the 65" lol.

P.S. Thanks in advance for who ever uploads the new beta file ??
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Here new update from today

DIRECTV NOW shares a fileDIRECTV NOW Beta_2.0.10.04242

with you, please click the link to download: https://app.box.com/s/9ebzgovcxm3e75fsqprezaqlqbc5xh83
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Disregard
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
For some reason the new beta closes out on me. After I sign in it asks for location details, then foce closes itself and it also has no bar icon.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Same here. Just force closes every time
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Got to remove the old one and install new one that's how I did and works good
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I'll try again when I get back from lunch. I did uninstall and it force crashed.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Same over but I love my 65 in lg :laugh:

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If don't work try this out
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
You are probably rooted
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Not rooted, and I was able to re-install the previous version with no problems. I'm going to try uninstalling the old one via esfile manager and then try reinstalling the new one.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I reinstalled it and get the same error, I'll probably stick with 2.0.10.4242 till I can get a working new version. Thanks though!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
I only see 4242 on appstore
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Hmmm that's interesting!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] la9ers:
I just signed up for Directv now and just noticed they are no longer taking Beta users..... Can I still use my nvidia shield for directv now without the beta version apk?

thanks.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Yes download from R32's link. The non beta APK. Sideload into Nvidia shield and your should be good to go. Will need amazon appstore installed as well
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
What beta version were you using? as far as I know 04242 is the latest version for the fire tv atleast.

Sent from my Pixel 2

For those that need the apks, DirecTV Now stable version updated to .5006

https://m.mediafire.com/folder/ezc6ki36dp34f/Apps
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Someone uploaded the/a 4248 to box.com though the post says 4242 he uploaded a 4248. @_@ I guess that explains why!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Gotcha,

I know that the stable release got updated to .5006, think like 2 days ago so i uploaded that one today. I tend to have both installed just in case lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Johnny14o:
Any chance of getting the stable .5006 NON-Amazon version. Jumping through all the Amazon hoops is frustrating and not too reliable (in my experience).
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Thank you for keeping yours updated and in order. I'll be sticking to yours from here on out and thanks! I think I need to install the 5006 for the standard as my current one seems to be acting up, I should see what version I have installed lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
i tried puling the non beta version from the goole play store a few weeks ago and the app crashed as soon as i installed in on my shield tv . Will try with the latest stable release since the app version #s are the same
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaDraGun:
I had a non amazon version on my shield (I dont know the version number) and it was working PERFECTLY. I updated it on aptoide not thinking it would break it since I have never had any issues before.

Now it won't work. Crashes every time.

How do I use the amazon version???

I installed it and the amazon appstore but it always says I dont own the app so I can't use it. Anyway around this???

I tried "buying" it from the appstore but it wont allow me to because I live in Canada.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
You have to go to amazon.com and claim the app.

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For somereason the .5006 is unstable for me and won't load channels while the beta works flawlessly for me lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
pulled the non amazon stable version (.5006) still crashes , unfortunate .

im actually watching .5006 (amazon apk) now on my shield tv now no issues . Very strange that you are having the issue. I know couple weeks ago i had adblocker installed ion my shield tv . the beta version didnt want to load a single channel but the non beta version worked fine. removed the adblocker app and everything worked fine. have you installed any other apps recently or made changes

was it possibly this one , i didnt test it but was posted in this thread in november

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

or try this one https://m.sendspace.com/file/nqy4ok
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaDraGun:
Is there a way to download sendspace files directly on the shield? I've seen a few sendspace links that people say work but whenever I try to get it the download the file it immediately fails. Tried in es file explorer, chrome, Samsung internet browser. All fail. Unless the links are all dead...?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Nothing else new except for standard Google play updates for apps, and reiantalling the beta app. For me the beta gives 5.1 Audio so that's been my main for a couple months now :p hopefully when they make non beta the same as the final beta it works ony shield and gives 5.1 audio and such lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Links work for me on mobile browser and PC.i would suggest just downloading and moving them to a USB drive.

But it you would like I can upload the links to MediaFire if you want to try and download from there.

Would be great it the could release a android tv app apparently it was discontinued a while back.

Read something about ATT planing to release their own adroid streaming box. So not sure if that was a reason they stopped supporting the app just rumors I read.

Wish I had a 5.1 set up with my shield tv just a soundbar for now.

Speaking of sound I noticed that the content that's ondemand always tends to have higher sound vs the live streams. Wish the sound levels would be even on all streams.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaDraGun:
Got it working, THANKS!! I Tried 1.0.17.4303.

I think its newer then the one I had before too. I dont remember having on-demand in the app but maybe I just never saw it. Everything works perfectly. Picture looks great.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
The problem with the ondemand content is the audio is PCM instead of Dolby digital like the channels :/ they did recently fix the recording bug where the audio was recording in stereo though the channel was in 5.1, now it records in 5.1 Dolby Digital. Hopefully they get all the bugs ironed out. Also the ATT box has already gone through FCC and is on an Android TV guide website with all of the FCC specs, images and paperwork listed. It looks promising ? hopefully someone that buys it will share the APK if ATT doesn't officially release it to us :p
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Thanks for the clarification on the audio, makes sense. Would be nice, the only way I'll be getting rid of my shield tv is when they update models lol. Best streaming device I ever owned even miles better than the 2nd gen fire tv I have.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
My shield TV is my dedicated Plex Server and my dedicated DirecTV Now box lol my TV can transcode AAC to Dolby digital via ARC and the Netflix supports Dolby Vision so other than that my shield is for everything else :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
What is the difference between the 3 download links on the mediafire page and which should I download? They all say that they are beta files. I've never used any of the beta apps.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Download the one with the most recent upload date which is version04242. I just left the old files up aswell in case the others have issues.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Thanks for the help. I "purchased" the app via amazon on my laptop, sideloaded the amazon app store to my shield, and installed the latest beta apk. Everything seemed to work fine except CBS did not show up in my guide. I'm currently watching the NCAA tournament, so as soon as I saw CBS was not available, I quickly switched to the non beta app. I will try to play with the beta more later, but does anyone know why CBS was not available when I get it in my area on the non beta app?

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Actually, just noticed none of my local channels are showing on the guide in the beta. No FOX, CBS, NBC, or ABC
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I only get my local fox station but have them on both the beta and stable version.

Will be nice when the rest of the local channels are avaliable in my area.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Beta is a little wonky at times. The 42 added CBS to my beta lineup with more access problems, whereas the one before it had it missing. In Houston the only channel I'm missing is NBC.. ? I hope your issue gets resolved! Also try the beta site to see if it just hasn't been added!
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TokyoJedi:
How are you guys getting past the initial Terms & Agreement page that comes up after logging into the Directv Now Beta app? I don't see any accept or decline buttons at the bottom no matter what I do. Also, is there a way to add shortcuts to sideloaded apps to the home page?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
I think you need to press "up" .. I had a tough time clicking that one time disclaimer thingy. I used USB keyboard..:)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
The"accept" button didn't show up for me the first time or 2. I kept backing out of it and retrying until the button showed up on its own
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
V2.0.10.04250 is out! :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] psufan5:
Got any of them APKs that will work on the Shield? :p
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Local channels have magically appeared on my beta app. However, there is still a problem. On the stable app, I have 2 versions of every local channel from different areas. The beta app only has one for each channel. The problem is that the channels on the beta app are not my true local channels. They are from an area further away. Any idea how to get the correct ones?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
Version V2.0.10.04250 direct TV now beta

https://app.box.com/s/0c3l2etw0h3827b0rpnq3j909jw3bn6h
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
https://m.mediafire.com/folder/ezc6ki36dp34f/Apps

Anyone of these will work

Kind of random , I just noticed that the latest beta version allowed me to watch HBO ondemand only show I tried is that new bill hader show called Barry . Not sure if it's a glitch or since it's the pilot they let you view it.. I'm not subscribed to HBO. Wondering if the same is happening to others?

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I am subscribed to HBO, but I wanted to say thank you for the update :)
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Are you modding this apk? It has a different signature
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esema1o:
No this from my firestick back up no mod in this apk bro
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonsharky:
Thanks again R32 .. for sharing via your repository. I think there is a difference between beta app for firestick and firetv.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Is anything different in 4250 from 4242?

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Is the audio terrible for anyone else on ondemand content? I've tried to play 2 different movies from different networks and the audio is horrendous. Also, when trying to browse ondemand content by network, the app force closes every single time.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
I agree I think that's why the version 48 failed for me

Yup it's been janky for a couple weeks. Ever since the on demand moved from stereo to 5.1 PCM it sounds horrible, I have a 5.1 setup and it sounds completely messed up regardless what show or movie I load. On the other end of the spectrum, DVR'D recordings record at whatever audio the show or movie has instead of forcing the DVR to record stereo. As for the 4250, it is a bit more stable and smoother, plus when att cuts access to 4242 you won't have to jump to the latest version or a newer version. I've noticed I would get emails asking me to update my Amazon fire TV because it reads my app as a fire TV lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
I was disappointed that even with the new update, my ondemand still force closes when browsing networks.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duffman1825:
Am I the only one that can only stream HBO in the beta. Tried multiple versions of the beta and the only channels I see are HBO's! It says I'm not subscribed to any others.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
My beta will allow me to play only certain episodes of hbo shows. For other episodes and movies, it tells me to subscribe.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] duffman1825:
So you have no other channels at all?
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
Yeah, I was just referring to the previous poster who mentioned that he was able to watch hbo on demand without a subscription. I can watch some, but not all without a hbo subscription.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JubulFoster:
Anybody else getting crashes on the newest version? The previous one was excellent...this one, not at all.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I did have one crash so far , actually the only time I experienced a crash with the beta app.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JubulFoster:
Unwatchable here.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mardukeme:
Are you using the latest version 2.0.10 Build 05169, or a previous version? The version I just mentioned works good for me.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Looks like they heard the complaints and released a new version lol

2.0.10.05169

I uploaded it to my mediafire folder, let me know how that one works.

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

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
That's a big leap in numbers @_@

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Audio is still funky on the on demand content, probably best if I watch the shows from a computer lol. As for the overall experience it does seem a bit peppier, and the two new channels I got an email about haven't appeared yet lol
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
It is not sure what's changed , would be nice if they had a change log.

What I find interesting that with the previous version they changed apk string name ,but for the newest version the went back to the old string name which theu used on all the previous beta apks I pulled .

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcerJo:
Hmmm that's weird. Also I found an interesting conundrum kinda freaky cool though lol. I'm used to one device being a bit delayed but, I opened the beta app on my OnePlus 5T and the audio was in perfect sync @_@

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Also audio of the ondemand sucks on my phone as well lol

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And just like that I've come to the conclusion their audio is wonky all across the beta be it TV, phone/tablet or computer for then on demand.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
I should probably try out the beta app on my phone

Random but

I have to say that with the latest beta version the DVR video playback needs some work . Get pixelation every few min . However I did recorded it with the previous beta version so I'm not sure if that may be a the reason why I was having issues.

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JubulFoster:
So far it's excellent. Thanks for the heads up.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThaDraGun:
With all newer versions you have to have amazon app store AND "buy" the app correct?

Just don't want to keep asking if its going to be the case for all future versions.

So far I can only use the old app.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
sorry I misunderstood your question but as music man said you only purchase it once from the amazon appstore and then you can just install the apk files as long as you have the app store apk installed aswell
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] music_man185:
I only "purchased" the first beta app that I downloaded on the app store. Since then, I have just downloaded the new apk from mediafire and installed without purchasing on the app store. It seems to work. Every time I have updated the app, it shows the new build number on the settings page
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aperture:
removed the requirement to install Amazon app to run the Directv NOW app.

https://m.mediafire.com/folder/yzs32hgp801y1
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Question did you try it with lucky patcher? I tried that process yesterday installs fine on the shield tv but fails to load afterwards.

If you didn't use lucky patcher, would you happen to have a step by step guide ?

Thanks

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aperture:
yes, i used luckypatcher on an unrooted nexus player to create the apk file.

so far both apk installs and runs fine on my mi box and nvidia shield. Thanks.
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Thanks for the reply, it tried on my rooted and unrooted phones maybe that was the problem lol

Sent from my Pixel 2
[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aas88keyz:
Hey guys. it took me a couple times but was able to install both the standard and beta directv now apps successfully. Both requiring the newest amazon store app for my case. Even had an older version of amazon store that didn't meet the requirements I guess. Got two questions. First, are we finding yet that the beta is open availability or do the rest of us have to wait for the invitations to become available again. Second, surround sound is important to me. If I understand right, the surround sound is available on the Beta. has there been any updates on the standard app that have surround sound capability. if so I think the standard version will be good enough for me. btw, I have not yet subscribed to Directv Now. That is why I am asking now and why I am not ready to test it for myself. Good work guys. I went back 20 pages last night and caught myself up. Thanks.