[Shield Android TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ACHILLES R32:
Mine used to switch between PCM and DD. I can't remember it the setting was on my TV or the shield tv but i set it to default to PCM. [/QUOTE]

I do get the occasional sound pop when switching channels which is a bit annoying.

DTV Now definitely has the best channel selection compared to all the other ones. For me velocity tv was a must and no other provider had it

They definitely did , strange thing is when I looked on the fire TV under settings the word beta is not present.

Thought I was going crazy and may have pulled a .2117 beta build , but I knew that there was no .2177 beta build. Lol

So I decided to pull the apk again from the fire TV

Same thing still shows beta .

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A bit random but I decided to create a FAQ if any of you would like to add to it please pm or just quote this post. Main reason I'm doing this is because it will answer a lot of questions the newer user have.

Direct TV NOW Android TV/ Fire TV FAQ

Q:Which devices does this app work on?

Shield TV 2015/2017 Pro and non Pro versions, Nexus Player , Mi Box and other Android TV boxes .

Q:Should I install Version 1.0 or 2.0 etc?

I would recommend that you always have the latest stable version installed.

V 2.0 supports cloud DVR and 5.1 surround sound in certain instances.

Tip: If you have version 1.0 or the beta installed, uninstall both before using the latest stable version ( 2.0 )

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.

Q: Why do you have a modified version, how is it different?

The modified version does not require the amazon app store to be installed. All that is removed from the modified version is the amazon app store verification.

Is the modified version less stable?

Personally I have not had any issues using the modified version, but your mileage may vary.

Q: I have no picture, sound or get a error 40 message. What should I do?

Some users have reported that running the modified version results in video and audio issues. If you are having such issues with the modified version, try the unmodified version.

Q: How often will the app be updated / how long with you continue to upload the apk’s?

I post the updates as soon as I see that amazon has updated it on their end. My goal is to continue uploading the apps until ATT releases a Shield TV version or until the Fire TV version no longer works on the Shield TV.

Q:How do you extract the apps from the amazon app store

I have a 2nd gen fire TV and android adb installed on my PC

Q: How can I donate?

I have had a few members offer to donate money, I appreciate the kindness. But honestly anyone that has android adb installed on their computer and a fire tv can do this.

Can you upload this FireTV app?

If you have any requests please send me a PM. I will extract and try to modified the the app for you. ( By modify I mean remove the Amazon app store verification)

Not all apps can be modified to run without the amazon app store.

But any app that’s available on the Fire TV can be pulled from the app store will it work on the Shield Tv ? Possibly.

If you would like to modified the fire tv apps your self all you need is a rooted android device and a app called lucky patchers .