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[Nexus Player General] nikfam:
Do you know if the OTA update from the android beta program is already active?
[Nexus Player General] macdaddie87:
Download ES File Explorer on your phone that has the Apps you want to install downloaded to it

Turn on remote manager in ES File Explorer

Download File Commander on the Nexus Player and search for your phones FTP and either install straight from your phones FTP or copy the app to NPs internal storage and install.

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Yes it is just go to http://www.android.com/beta sign in and enroll
[Nexus Player General] trcurren:
The issue is the apps (like file commander) aren't allowed to install the apks. How do we get around that issue? I have install apps from unknown sources on, but something changed in Android O and I can't seem to figure out how to grant those apps access to install apks.
[Nexus Player General] nikfam:
Does anyone have the feeling that it is sluggish? Even YouTube gives me the impression that sometimes it stutters
[Nexus Player General] Xelfmade:
I installed the Astro file manager, but if you try to install an apk it says, that installing from external sources isn't possible on the TV.

Has anybody get a way to root the player under Android o?
[Nexus Player General] macdaddie87:
Root with this http://download.chainfire.eu/1024/SuperSU/SuperSU-v2.79-SR4-20170323220017-ODP1-5X-6P-ExtraDelay.zip

It works you just have to adb sideload it with TWRP 3.1.1 and you will have root
[Nexus Player General] macdaddie87:
Android O has changed the way an app asks for permissions and included a permission request for apps to ask to install unknown sources.. Unfortunately no file exploring app has this permission request in their manifest so their apps don't ask for it so they don't even get an option to have it. Android O on the smartphones have an option to manually grant permissions that aren't asked but the Nexus player doesn't have this option in the settings.

Here's a link explaining more http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/03/21/android-o-feature-spotlight-model-installing-apps-unknown-sources-changed/
[Nexus Player General] buggyglint:
That's what I figured, need to wait on a file manager to be updated to request permission or wait for a beta release that includes the option in settings to manually allow external app sources.
[Nexus Player General] Loadpaper:
Netflix is not working at all on Android O dp2 for me. I tried uninstall and install with the same result. It says it can't reach Netflix servers..
[Nexus Player General] kornklown69:
weird because on the dp2 it works again but now my hbogo app doesn't work...new interface is pretty sexy though
[Nexus Player General] sibbor:
I think Android O will become great. The new launcher is a bit weird when you're used to the default look. Personally I liked the design of the previous launcher. It wasn't as useful as the new one is....

If Google continue to improve the new launcher for the release it might become really good. Design wise it's missing the polish.

App drawer that pops when long-pressing home is awesome. It works even when you're in an app. Good start but I want more: the ability to reorder items within the drawer by long-pressing an item (like before), hide/show apps.

Customization: Backgrounds. How come such a trivial function ain't implemented? Scaling of items. Choosing how any items to show in the Channels etc.

Questions:

1. App switching is gone. Did Google state why? Will it come back in the release?

2. PiP, is it gone? Or, how do I activate PiP, jump to the home screen, continue to watch PiP and then switch back to the video?
[Nexus Player General] ecochrane:
I did mine OTA and next time I tried to use it it seems hung after you clear the beta message...
[Nexus Player General] trcurren:
Anybody have constant notification sounds, and if so, how to fix it? I've tried turning individual app notifications off, to no avail. Pretty much makes it useless to watch.
[Nexus Player General] jimig1:
I was just coming to see if anyone else was experiencing the same thing. It is only when playing videos. It kinda sounds like a galpping horse.
[Nexus Player General] treezy26:
You're not alone. Listening to Play Music and every time the song changes, that annoying sound is back lol. Also, I can't install from unknown sources, even though I have it on under settings...

Edit: So I pulled a noob and didn't read. I noticed the issue of unknown sources has been discussed but still no solid answer on how to fix it...which sucks ?
[Nexus Player General] trcurren:
Exactly what's happening to me. Some apps are just plain useless. As soon as a video starts, is non stop galloping horse....
[Nexus Player General] LPMatt:
Install file manager from play store. Put apks you want to install on Google Drive. Connect to Drive on Nexus Player via file manager and open file to install (just like on a phone). Make sure unknown sources is checked off in settings.

External apps won't show up in Leanback Launcher, so install a third party launcher from play store. I've got amazon, chrome, and showbox installed on a non-rooted player. You'll need a wireless keyboard and mouse to navigate the apps, though. The remote does not easily navigate.
[Nexus Player General] Silenus21:
Guys do you have any idea when O will be fully released?
[Nexus Player General] sunnycheeba:
Beta updated itself today to build OPP4.170623.014. new version includes gboard. Security finally updated to July 2017 release after months of not updating. Disappointed that update wiped all my favorites and angry that it installed many unwanted programs and games.
[Nexus Player General] CEG3rd:
Are you actually able access a keyboard for Play Store and etc using GBoard? When I updated to RP4 I no longer had a keyboard and eventually looked into settings and found GBoard as the default and a Japanese and Korean keyboard enabled. Because voice search is not working for me, I eventually was able to use voice search on the remote app on my phone and installed Leankey to give me the expected keyboard after switching default away from GBoard to it.

Maybe you have yet to try using GBoard.

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Or, as a nuclear option, do a factory reset and then use a cloud source in ES File Explorer to install your APK's and then rejoin the beta program and get the latest build. You'll have all your current installs, but will be denied any new ones until the final release coming very soon.
[Nexus Player General] sunnycheeba:
Yes I have used gboard. Although I don't always see a keyboard icon to select beside the mic icon in top left corner of screen that I seem to remember in previous versions. I had to scroll up to mic icon then click right to select cursor in search box which then brings up gboard. In settings, gboard is selected but it is greyed out and not lit blue even though it is toggled to the right in the on position.
[Nexus Player General] CEG3rd:
In my case if I click to the right for the keyboard icon and click it I don't get a keyboard. I do get a google-looking bar with a line I can type on if I use an wireless keyboard. Guess the bug is related to my personal setup.
[Nexus Player General] sunnycheeba:
After uninstalling all the apps that the new update put on my Nexus Player without permission yesterday, they were all back today... ESPN, Slingbox, Netflix, ABC and games Badland and Minions Rush. Uninstalled them all again.
[Nexus Player General] theportal2:
Anything new in dp4
[Nexus Player General] macdaddie87:
Sideloading is now working just fine with all file managers
[Nexus Player General] GioXmen123:
My nexus player is still in the android N beta, not android O. When I go here https://www.google.com/android/beta...5ESiEUCaOMR3yj-S1dVHHGtkCgNUPWky7UD6WmZ-Or8aw it says I am not eligible :(
[Nexus Player General] wyelkins:
Very strange. My Nexus Player is on DP4 of Android O but it does not show up in the list anymore. Don't really use it anymore but when I get some time I will check it out.
[Nexus Player General] GioXmen123:
Currently on 7.1.2 android N beta, don't know why my devices is not on the list. Hopefully I will get the update eventually its on the March 5th security patch level, and the build is NPG47I
[Nexus Player General] wyelkins:
You should have got the final Android N update a long time ago. I had to join Beta all over again for Android O
[Nexus Player General] GioXmen123:
FYI, just flashed the latest august 5th patch and I am still not on the list, at least I am out of the old android N beta
[Nexus Player General] woomdawg:
Same here. Hoping it gets released today.
[Nexus Player General] rebel1699:
I have the new release installed. My question is, where did multitasking screen go? Long press of the "O" button only opens app drawer now. I can't fully close anything
[Nexus Player General] blucmal:
Anyone received the update ota yet? Anyway to trigger the update.
[Nexus Player General] woomdawg:
I flashed the latest Oreo and it's ok I guess. Anyone else that is running Oreo having trouble with HBOGO android tv?
[Nexus Player General] jsgraphicart:
They got rid of it. Which I don't like. But you can still long press the home button for that app drawer in any app. I guess that's their new way of multitasking. But I liked being able to close an app from the recents menu before.
[Nexus Player General] dpw2atox:
no OTA on either of my 2 Nexus Players from 7.1.2.
[Nexus Player General] gregfrankenstein:
It's infuriating that O is released and stable yet there's still no UI for the new sideload permissions.
[Nexus Player General] woomdawg:
I went back to 7.1.2.
[Nexus Player General] Link_of_Hyrule:
Is the new launcher still the crappy black background or did they fix that in the final version?
[Nexus Player General] blucmal:
I gave in and manually flashed both my players today. Will give them a spin tonight.
[Nexus Player General] Link_of_Hyrule:
Ok if you could answer my questions once you try it out that would be great [emoji106]
[Nexus Player General] fab4272:
I'm in Australia and still have 7.1.2. Is there no way to force an update?

Thanks.
[Nexus Player General] Xelfmade:
It's still the good old black.. :/
[Nexus Player General] dpw2atox:
Still no OTA for either of my Nexus Players......I wonder what's taking so long? I don't feel like manually flashing it. Maybe they have some bugs they want to address that'll be included in the sept security update?
[Nexus Player General] jshatch:
Did the update to Oreo get pulled? It isn't listed anywhere and the link posted gives access denied...

<Error>
<Code>AccessDenied</Code>
<Message>Access denied.</Message>
<Details>
Anonymous users does not have storage.objects.get access to androiddevelopers/shareables/preview/fugu-opr6.170623.015-factory-56e03f51.zip.
</Details>
</Error>
[Nexus Player General] Michajin:
It looks like it, i have the beta #4 and it works well. Don't see anything why it is gone.....
[Nexus Player General] solo24:
I have O final release and it is pretty buggy. I ran all the previews before hand with pretty decent results. This final version seems to be running real sluggish and apps are constantly crashing. I hope they are going to address this and push something out soon. Are there any developers actively working on a rom for this device? I haven't seen any updates in awhile.
[Nexus Player General] dpw2atox:
Whole Android O doesn't have a ton of visible changes compared to previous releases, it has so much work done under the hood I'm honestly surprised it was released as quickly as it was. I have it on my pixel and while it generally works fine, I really am not seeing any of the battery life improvements they mentioned and I see higher CPU usage than on N. Bluetooth also still needs some work. Between these issues and from what others are saying about how buggy it is on the Nexus player, I really wish Google had delayed O another month or two and done 1 more beta release before the final release. I figure we will see O on the Nexus player sooner or later, probably a few weeks while some bugs are worked out... Maybe not till 8.0.1? I'd rather it be rock stable when it is released than have a buggy OTA be pushed out. Still I'm very happy with the support Google has given the Nexus player considering it came out 3 years ago and is going to get 8.0 eventually is really nice. Now if they just supported phones this long.....
[Nexus Player General] Sleeepy2:
I was on the beta and wanted to wipe and start fresh (separate reason) but I couldn't find the Android O images. So I got the latest 7 version and I was fine with that. I use it for Plex and Netflix and wasn't a big fan of the new home screen. Flashed to a nice new clean 7 and it auto updated to the final release of O

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

oh well
[Nexus Player General] gregfrankenstein:
Why did they pull the Oreo image from launch day? And why did they release the September security bulletins without releasing new images?

Why?
[Nexus Player General] koperniczx3:
Anyone got the factory image zip? If one could upload it to dropbox/gdrive/wtv that would be greatly appreciated!
[Nexus Player General] CEG3rd:
Nope. I was in the beta and got the update within 2 days. I was very disappointed they didn't work on the home screen and left it black. You can add color if you highlight content, but it will fade and it's not particularly interesting looking. The app drawer is nice, though.
[Nexus Player General] TheLoonyRebel:
This might have to do with the Oreo image not being available:

http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...d-8-0-oreo-uploading-hundreds-gigabytes-data/
[Nexus Player General] gregfrankenstein:
That would explain why I get occasional Wi-Fi drops, though I can tell from my ISP's data usage chart it's not actually uploading hundreds of gigabytes.

It also doesn't explain why the only device to get a September image, even a week later, is the Nexus 9.
[Nexus Player General] TheLoonyRebel:
For devs and others who want to figure out the data upload issue I have uploaded the Oreo OTA files that I directly grabbed from Google themselves before they took it down.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120761628
[Nexus Player General] CEG3rd:
NP Slow Down After Update To 8.0

Just to put this out there:

I was in the beta program and got Oreo on my NP on day two I think it was. Not long after that my player slowed down to the point it was barely usable. I had no such issues with any of the beta releases. I went into settings and stopped all running apps, thinking something must be running in the background using resources. I eventually stopped the Live app and deleted the one thing running in it, PlutoTV, and then rebooted. Afterwards my player was back to its usual self. Fortunately for me, I don't care about the Live app.

One other issue is that the Gboard keyboard doesn't work properly and I had to side load the former default keyboard, Leanback. It works perfectly. This began with the prior release and the final release and subsequent updates have not fixed it. After Oero my voice command function is working again and together with Leanback I'm OK without Gboard working.
[Nexus Player General] prozack1983:
Man, I get that they don't give a **** about the Nexus Player anymore, but it's kind of embarrassing for a co as large as Google to f up their own set top box so badly.

I buy Nexus products for the timely updates, and as this was developed by google themselves, I don't think a timely release of a finished product is so much to ask. Especially for a device sans any cellular connectivity. Its like they want us to go with those Chinese boxes, which I am seriously considering doing.
[Nexus Player General] gregfrankenstein:
What Chinese box would be on Oreo though? In time it takes Google to fix the issue and finally put out a Nexus Player update, we'll still get it before any other Android TV device.
[Nexus Player General] prozack1983:
One would hope. All those Chinese boxes have to do is get a aosp build running and many use the same chips so it's just a race between them.
[Nexus Player General] CEG3rd:
FYI, I came across a rumor that a new MiBox is coming soon, but I have no proof.
[Nexus Player General] prozack1983:
I had the current mibox for a while, and loved it, but eventually I began having problems with netflix so I had to return it. Hopefully as Mi makes inroads into the US, it will start making sure that it does everything by the book-at least for it's products destined for the west.
[Nexus Player General] Displax:
Android 8.0.0 - Release

Build number: OPR6.170623.021

Fastboot image: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/fugu-opr6.170623.021-factory-e34311b0.zip

Recovery Image: https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/fugu-ota-opr6.170623.021-1474ea3b.zip
[Nexus Player General] Bathyon:
I just got the OTA. Installing. I live in Sweden.
[Nexus Player General] undivide:
just flashed the image to my player with the script. #1 - hold down button on bottom of player. #2 - power on player, wait for blinking LED. #3 plug into computer and run fastboot unlock command. #4 run script batch file. #5 do 1 and 2 again and then run lock command. #6 plug back into TV and follow the on screen prompts. very nice being able to say, ok google setup my device and it was done in less than 5 minutes
[Nexus Player General] dpw2atox:
I havent gotten the OTA yet but I assume it should be within the next few days. For those who do have it, does it run better than the initial build of O? Any issues?
[Nexus Player General] undivide:
Kodi was glitching out on me yesterday
[Nexus Player General] redbullman:
Kodi was glitching for me until I did a factory reset. Now all good. With a new Android version I would always recommend a factory reset.
[Nexus Player General] dpw2atox:
I upgraded both of my Nexus players and both are working fine so far. I didn't do a factory reset.
[Nexus Player General] undivide:
I always hard flash new versions of Android using the fastboot and Google scripts.

I pre ordered the new fire TV to take over as my main Kodi device
[Nexus Player General] diggyphil:
Has anyone experienced any issues with GPM after the update? I have a plasma TV, and GPM is no longer going into screen saver mode (where the album artwork floats around the screen). It is killing me because it is going to cause screen burn if I don't regularly turn my TV off while it is on and music is playing.
[Nexus Player General] neande:
Its soo bad, lol.. needs A LOT of work. they have really effed TV manufactures with this, can't really see them wanting to upgrade to Oreo if they dont fundamentally change it in some way.. and Android TV Oreo doesn't work as well as an overlay on a tv background etc. Most new features came with Nougat, but next year they will feel forced to upgrade to Oreo.. who will be first! lol

Anf SPMC and Kodi are crashing much more than before.. haven't got the patience to do a whole factory reset etc. Shouldt have to on a final release version.. way too much hassle for me. Really missing the App Switcher as well..
[Nexus Player General] sfrsteel:
Anyone having issues with button press delay? You press any button on the remote and it can take up to 15 seconds for action?
[Nexus Player General] hochoch:
Only of I haven't used the remote for a little while. After the first bottom press, all others work as normal. Then it goes to sleep again and there will be the delay on the next press. Makes the batteries last longer I guess
[Nexus Player General] vfxraven19:
I was surprised to see that Oreo was available, so I installed it on my last remaining Nexus Player (I replaced all my remaining Nexus Players with Xiaomi MiBox3's (MDZ-16-AB), but got disappointed that they aren't even at an official Nougat release, come on Xiaomi! ). So far so good, all the apps we use, mainly YouTube/YouTube Kids, Playstation Vue, PBS Kids, and Live TV (HDHomeRun Extend w/ Antenna for local channels) work. I did have it re-install Kodi and Netflix, but haven't tested those yet.

I had to put my Nexus Player back in to use because the Nougat Beta (1035) sucks (luckily only tested on 1 of the devices). So until Xiaomi releases a newer beta, the Nexus Player is my go-to for my Son's room.
[Nexus Player General] GioXmen123:
https://www.neowin.net/news/the-nexus-player-will-not-receive-android-81-oreo

Well then...
[Nexus Player General] Displax:
https://developer.android.com/preview/overview.html

You can download a system image for these devices from the Downloads page:

Nexus 5X (GSM/LTE) "bullhead" device system image

Nexus 6P (GSM/LTE) "angler" device system image

Nexus Player (Android TV) "fugu" device system image

Pixel "sailfish" device system image

Pixel XL "marlin" device system image

Pixel C "ryu" device system image
[Nexus Player General] GioXmen123:
Hmm, I hope that it comes out later, since there is no download available. Or it could be a mistake on google's side.
[Nexus Player General] gregfrankenstein:
This has made my device almost unusable. The connection drops after mere seconds and takes what feels like an eternity to pair. It makes it infeasible to pause or step back in a video I'm watching, unless I've been constantly pressing the remote every few seconds. Otherwise a full minute could go by before I can finally use the damn thing. This isn't how remotes are supposed to work.
[Nexus Player General] undivide:
Yeah my remote was acting funny too. Thought it was the rechargeable batteries that I use but no change with a fresh set. Google messed up. Even with the latest November fix patch doesn't fix the remote sync issue. You can tell this is happening when the light up top flashes a couple times searching for home
[Nexus Player General] Grushteniak:
I'm also cursing Google regarding this - I just flashed latest N image available in order to have the old usage back and it automatically updated to O during the first boot after configured. I'll try to root it / flash TWRP before first boot to prevent this update, Nexus Player with O is a complete mess.
[Nexus Player General] dattguy:
My remote improved after unpairing and re-pairing with the November update. Not ideal, nor perfect after the re-pair, but better...
[Nexus Player General] ski522:
The remote problem is a known issue, but I suspect google won't take it seriously.

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/69320537
[Nexus Player General] undivide:
has anyone tried this ?

Confirmed, Google play services issue. Temporary fix is Settings > Apps > Google Play Services > Uninstall Updates
[Nexus Player General] Sleeepy2:
There might be a new version of Play Services out. My remote issue fixed itself last night without me doing anything.
[Nexus Player General] paulsaz:
I really don't like the new home screen, plus both of my units are so slow with the 8.0 update.
[Nexus Player General] gurinder073:
nexus player is not receiving 8.1 Oreo ??? :(
[Nexus Player General] Darksurf:
If I wanted to port this to another device.. How hard would it be? I have a Leeco super4 x55. I love the TV, but would like it to have updates.
[Nexus Player General] gregfrankenstein:
At this point I'm starting to get the feeling they only ported Oreo to this device to use us as guinea pigs for the new Android TV interface, because ever since the rollout, they've barely provided support. No monthly update since November and hit-and-miss fixes for the remote issue.
[Nexus Player General] npjohnson:
According to a Google engineer, and reinforced by the recent posting of a Nexus Player specific support life cycle page, the Nexus Player is EOL. No more updates. But Lineage as maintained by me will ship 8.1 builds in the near future (we ship 7.1.2 rn), and make it a goal to continue to support to NP until/if a new player is released, and maybe beyond.
[Nexus Player General] gurinder073:
Yes, I also checked source code of Android 8.1 and they included fugu in the source code, but they did not build the ota for fugu :rolleyes:
[Nexus Player General] npjohnson:
Yeah, they got everything set up to release 8.1 for it, then never brought the proprietary pieces like launcher, keyboard, and SetupWraith. We can work with it though ;)
[Nexus Player General] gurinder073:
Yea, we can do it but I am little busy in life and don't have time to compile :(