yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Fire TV Android Development] gaebler:
Did not work for me or changed anything with the 36620 error on the Fire TV 4k.

I remember that before it was posted that resigning the APK breaks Cisco DRM that I replaced the hdmi String occurences in libvgc.so with hXmi with a hex editor. I think I am going to retry that with the unpacked shared libraries within the /app directory structure, but my guess is that Cisco has somehow secured the libvgc.so with a hash/checksum to detect such manipulations. If I was a programmer, I would also reject the Sky app working if the hdmi switch exists, but is not accessible.
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
The user [MENTION=7985572]aiemassfiria[/MENTION] was creating a dalvik-mod with lucky-patcher for the UK Sky-Go app.

See here: https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/skygo-uk-modded-android-box-hdmi-output-t3861281

Sadly lucky-patcher mods are not welcome here, so a mod was deleting the link. I am not able to find the SkyGo.PATCH.apk .
[Fire TV Android Development] gaebler:
Editing libvgc.so in the /data/app folder did not change anything, neither did a chmod 000 on the directory, which will reject someone from finding the hdmi state file(s).
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
ok good to know.

This tricky hdmi-check... :(

Is there a chance to find another or older libvgc.so in some others apps like:

SkyGo - older version

Foxtel Go

SkyGo Italy

SkyGo UK

I was trying to check some xposed and magisk modules.

There is a miracast / hdmi enabler called Miracast, Tethering HDMI Enabler by VR25 here: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-miracast-tethering-enabler-adb-t3611335

But it does not change anything. I send VR25 some logcats and props of my devices, but I guess he had not much time at the moment. @VR25 this is the thread I was talking about.

On the other hand there is a xposed module called Device ID MASKER by BytesReverser, see here:

https://xdaforums.com/xposed/modules/app-4-device-id-masker-t3559682

The developer had a pro and a free version. I try the free version without success. I had no problem with paying some bugs for a solution for this but the dev does not reply to my questions until now.

@BytesReverser if you got my mail or if you read this here and think you can help us. It would be awesome!

I think it should be possible with root and perhaps with the help of magisk or edxposed to spoof a tablet-like device to an specific app. Sadly I had not the knowledge to do this nor find a working tool for that...
[Fire TV Android Development] BytesReverser:
please email me with subject XDA in details about issues you are facing at bytesreverser@gmail.com
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
[MENTION=8062804]BytesReverser[/MENTION] thx for the offer. I send you a mail with attached logcats.

[MENTION=5228676]VR25[/MENTION] thx for the tipp with XprivacyLua. I tried it but sadly without success. Checked all boxes and after that I try the pro app to fake values like: IMEI, IMID, Phone-Number, Android-ID... Same error.

I still think the indicator for android-tv is a connected hdmi. Is there a chance to fake temporarily a hdmi device on my phone, to see if I got the same error?
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
I got it. Was able to write a little hook. You can check your inbox gaebler and sherpya

This is not needed anymore with my little hook. I can sideload the app now with need to modify the /data/data/de.sky.bw/shared_prefs/de.sky.bw_preferences.xml

I got a new error, the same when I try to share my screen on android-phone.

This is my next hook try. I need to find a way to hook java-file.io. Should be possible too.

With this adb command it looks better in androidtv:

adb shell wm density 260
[Fire TV Android Development] neoxitric:
great progress! would love to use skygo on my firetv / Mi box s again. anything i could test or something i can do to support you?
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
No time in september but just write me a pm next month. Perhaps we can bring it to run on your device.
[Fire TV Android Development] ngardiner81:
Hi, is there any update on this topic? thanks, Nick
[Fire TV Android Development] usmave:
Yeah, is there any way to watch sky without kodi, which isnt working anymore?
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
You need a device with root, magisk and good would be a runnung/working xposed.

I plan to put my results here next week.
[Fire TV Android Development] statto99:
Have managed to get this working on the Firestick 4k (Mantis)

App is not changed but have made modifictations to the ROM to bypass checks

Needs the firestick 4k to have the Unlocked Bootloader

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For anyone Interested in trying :

In TWRP :

- Wipe (System/Davlik/Cache/Data)

- Install the ROM (6.2.7.3-mantis-skygo.zip) from the sky.zip below (It's not rooted as doesnt need to be)

- Reboot. Go through setup on firestick as normal (Once registration is complete any OTA updates should get disabled, to block any further updates)

- Install Sky Go APK (Sky Go_v20.6.1.apk)

- Change denisty via ADB E.G. adb shell wm density 260

- Run the SkyGo and login (Will need the mouse toggle APP to do this)

Hopefully that should be it. Playback is very choppy to start on the highest quality stream (But does to seem to sort itself out after playing for a while)

I've only created an account today (Viewed the forum many times but never registered) so cannot attach the correct download links. Think everyone should be able to work these out

https:**youtu.be/8hIdewnNZVc

http:**www*mediafire.com/file/d6o50u6r8rbmuwf/sky.zip/file
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Thanks for this, Ill be giving it a whirl today at some point.
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Only one step im not confident to try is:

In TWRP :

- Wipe (System/Davlik/Cache/Data)

How exactly would I do that?

Cheers
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Duplicate post
[Fire TV Android Development] statto99:
Just means

- Select Wipe / Advanced Wipe

- Tick Dalvik, System, Data, Cache

- Then Install Zip
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Ahh, anyway I can achieve this from the cli as I dont have the leads to do this from the gui?
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
[MENTION=11184033]statto99[/MENTION] All working thanks buddy.

Its not perfect, but its a hell of a lot better than firing up my PS4 every time I want to watch something.

Thanks a lot!
[Fire TV Android Development] johnny_cage:
You are my hero!!!! Thank you!!!
[Fire TV Android Development] johnny_cage:
Amazon prime video is working for you?
[Fire TV Android Development] statto99:
There does seem to be a problem with the Prime APP not working correctly with this.

The Amazon Prime Android TV APK does work though if sideloaded (Not sure what disadvantages this gives over the firestick APP)
[Fire TV Android Development] schmidde:
For me Spotify and others are now broken ... any solution for that ?
[Fire TV Android Development] statto99:
Made some changes that seems to allow prime video to now work. Not sure if this will fix all apps

http:**www*mediafire.com/file/cha1q0d934gl30d/sky.zip/file

TWRP - Install 6.2.7.3-skygo.zip

Reboot

Install Sky Go_v20.6.1.apk (Login to sky go and get it functioning)

Then (With Fire stick attached via USB)

adb reboot recovery

adb mount -o rw /system

adb push services.jar /system/framework/

adb reboot

All the apps I have/use then seem to be working :

BBC Iplayer

My5

4oD

ITV Hub

Tivimate

YouTube

Prime Video
[Fire TV Android Development] dennis148:
any method for the fire tv stick 2 now?

bl is unlocked, xposed installed
[Fire TV Android Development] johnny_cage:
Link broken, can you reupload?
[Fire TV Android Development] statto99:
http:**www*mediafire.com/file/cha1q0d934gl30d/sky.zip/file

Theres a services.jar file in the zip that needs changing once sky go is working. Should then hopfully allow prime video to work also

adb reboot recovery

adb mount -o rw /system

adb push services.jar /system/framework/

adb reboot
[Fire TV Android Development] johnny_cage:
Working very nice!!!! Thank you
[Fire TV Android Development] dennis148:
hi there,

would love an install guide. got all necceassry tools... (tank)
[Fire TV Android Development] puppinoo:
This is amazing work.

Will it work for Italian Sky Go app?

Can it be packed as magisk module or anything able to not make people flash a whole different image?

Thanks for this great work.

Pino.
[Fire TV Android Development] Element1860:
I would be interested as well! That would be really nice.
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
I write statto99 pn to bring our progress together. I think this would be a great idea and it is not boring for me to bring up this alone.

Yesterday I did a checkout of my self created magisk-module. I need to check if its still running and working.
[Fire TV Android Development] johnny_cage:
With magisk or root method it won't work
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Any chance you can re-up this buddy?

That link is down for me.
[Fire TV Android Development] Element1860:
Is there a chance to get this going? That would be awesome.
[Fire TV Android Development] dennis148:
any1 knows what to do when booting fireiso and get the msg videomode not supported?

(Dell Lattitude 3510)
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
[MENTION=11184033]statto99[/MENTION]

It would be really appreciated if yourself, or any other user could re-upload the latest zip file for this.

I have the issue where Prime isn't working so I need the services.jar file which wasn't included in the original zip.

Cheers.
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Well it looks like @statto99 has disappeared from existence.

If anyone else even has the original zip (with 6.2.7.3-mantis-skygo.zip and the original skygo.apk) it would be massively appreciated, I'm getting desperate here.

Cheers.
[Fire TV Android Development] ameisenautomat:
Can anyone reupload the latest File? The Link is down
[Fire TV Android Development] G S W:
Anyone can reuplaod the apk? Mega link is down:

MEGA

MEGA provides free cloud storage with convenient and powerful always-on privacy. Claim your free 20GB now

mega.nz
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
hey @statto99 . I did a test this weekend of my old hdmi state disable magisk module. I did what it should, it changed the state of the hdmi-bit file but sadly sky-go app is going crazy and seems to check more stuff.

Can you tell us a bit more about the changes you made and where we can get the source-rom. I think I am able to do the build on a azure-vm but I need to know the steps I need to made.

Greetings by Idijt
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
Found it in an old backup of 6.2.7.3-mantis-skygo.zip:

MD5

ac77a16f261e04424d317fc92bc5dbdd

591.39 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

alt:

6.2.7.3-mantis-skygo

MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.

www.mediafire.com

My dl-date of this file was Mo 19 Okt 2020, so I think it does not contain the prime-video fixes

Greetings by Idijt
[Fire TV Android Development] neonblind:
I just discovered this solution and it works well on my rooted tablet (latest magisk) with the latest sky go germany app. To disable the "vgdrm helper service" i used warden.

Would you think this maybe a solution for a rooted aftv as well?
[Fire TV Android Development] I_did_it_just_tmrrow:
Thx for the information. App manager is awesome and brings back sky-go on my rooted davinci phone but not on my nvidia shieldtv (foster) yet.

What did you exactly do with Warden and did you combined it with app manager?

BTW: ushare module sounds nice:

GitHub - vvb2060/riru-unshare

Contribute to vvb2060/riru-unshare development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com
[Fire TV Android Development] neonblind:
I only use warden and did the exact same thing as mentioned in the other sky go thread, disabling the specific service. i think warden and app manager have many features in common.
[Fire TV Android Development] TheDentist97:
Can someone explains me how to install it on fire tv 4k max, because I am noob for this kind of things?
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
I’d love to be wrong, but I don’t think this is working anymore mate.
[Fire TV Android Development] TheDentist97:
Is there anyway to watch SkyGo on Fire tv?
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Irritatingly not, however I’d love to be corrected on this.
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
This forum hasnt had any updates in a long time. I'm interested in fixing Skygo for the NS6273 version and for the time being, if theres any other active developers interested in fixing up the Fire OS specifically for the 4K (mantis), I'd strongly appreciate it. I'm wanting to fix this app and learn as I go if anyone can help?
[Fire TV Android Development] dom019:
Hi there, I managed (Thanks also to Skel40) to get it working on NS6290-NIGHTLY rom by @Skel40, I’m having some streaming issues, it starts to play but when it reaches the FHD it starts immediately to stutter and drops to a low quality stream. Maybe someone more experienced than me can help to investigate and find a solution. I attach my logcat.

@puppinoo I noted your like in the previous post by Skel40, maybe you can check it, you can PM me if you want :)
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
Hey Fire TV community, me, @hasobist, and @dom019 are working on Sky-go currently and we discovered a few things within the (mantis). The services.jar modified from the Sky-go rom is working with the latest NS6298 but with the same lower quality issues. We discovered the ram usage is at a higher amount on core 4 while streaming and I'm starting to think the stagefright which is responsible for streaming, dalvik, to name a few can be modified in the build.prop for testings. Hardware acceleration tweaks may further optimize this app to it's full potential. Still working on it step by step and an opportunity to have this app working may soon be possible. There are notable issues to be aware of. Amazon Prime Video isn't working properly with this edited services.jar, Downloader doesn't have a cursor for navigation and noticable UI changes are made. FYI the stock version of services.jar will throw an error 20190005 and will not let Sky-go work. This app is region specific as well and the app is in portrait mode.
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
@Skel40 @dom019 Hi guys. Just wanted a bit of guidance really. Im still running the original sky go rom uploaded by @statto99 many moons ago (6.2.7.3) Everything is working ok except the low resolution issue you guys have mentioned. (what I have noticed is that when the lower resolution kicks in its at 50fps, whereas originally the stream settled down but was always at 25fps)

The only slight annoyance I have is whenever the sky-go app tells me I need to update, after updating sometimes sky-go launches with an error and won't work, the only way ive got around it is by reinstalling the 6.2.7.3 rom and starting from scratch, it always works again eventually but its a pita. Sometimes it updates just fine and works right away.

It's been ages since I last played around around with this so just wondering how I go about getting a more recent rom installed? Is that even possible whilst keeping sky-go working?

I don't really understand the risks of blowing efuses , I haven't really been paying attention so don't want want do anything that's irreversible.
[Fire TV Android Development] dom019:
Yes it is in the latest rom but with the same problem in resolution
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
so if I flash the latest Rom, I could still go back to 6.2.7.3 if I have any issues?

Out of interest what is the latest ROM ?
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Hi mate, any pointers on where I can get this image, and any special instruction to get this working...I don't mind about the resolution issue, its been like that for a few years now and im quite used to it.
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
I don't have an image yet. This is for the 1st Gen 4K (mantis) variant and requires 6.2.8.1 for the USB unlock found here and here:

4K unlock (6.2.6.5-6.2.7.7) short method (use the kamakiri mantis 2.0.1 and follow the 3rd Gen Stick USB guide)

[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 4K (mantis)

NOTE: There have been multiple reports of devices with serial numbers containing VM190 or higher being shipped with DL-Mode disabled in BROM. These devices cannot be unlocked using kamakiri. These devices do not show up at all on USB when...

xdaforums.com

Lite 3rd Gen Stick unlock USB method(6.2.8.0-6.2.8.1)

[UNLOCK][ROOT][TWRP][UNBRICK] Fire TV Stick 3 and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon/p)

Read this whole guide before starting. This is for the 3rd gen Fire TV Stick (sheldonp) and Fire TV Stick Lite (sheldon). NOTE: FireOS < 7.2.7.3 required NOTE: This process does not require you to open your device. What you need: A Linux...

xdaforums.com
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Apologies mate I think we’ve got our wires crossed. I’ve already got unlocked bootloader on 4K mantis.

What image do I need to get sky go working on a recent firmware?

You mentioned a modified services.jar...where can I get that from?

Cheers.
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
Awesome! I just wanted to make sure your device is ready to go. I have a stable version for the Sky-Go on 6.2.7.3. I need to quickly patch it up with a faster bootup and more OTA tweaks. See you shortly
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Cheers !
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
I also want to let you know that accessibility patches aren't available with this rom and Launcher Manager's menu won't work with this. It was only meant for the newer user interface from 6.2.8.0-6.7.0.0 and up if thats fine?
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
@Skel40 What are accessibility patches for mate?
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
They're for using Accessibility Manager @SweenWolf created to get apps like Button Mapper to allow this permission for proper custom button functionality and making it an Android setting via an app on Fire OS before it was blocked in a future firmware.
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
That sounds cool, but as I’ve never used it I won’t miss it!
[Fire TV Android Development] Skel40:
You're all set. 6.2.7.3 Sky-Go patched rom: https://xdaforums.com/t/fire-tv-stick-4k-1st-gen-mantis-rom.4298357/
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
thanks !

You mentioned having sky-go running on later firmware (the latest NS6298), how hard would that be tor me to achieve?

The only feature I need from the later firmware is the AV Sync option in the audio settings page...to cut a long story short I have a soundbar that suffers from a lag, the sound is superb but always delayed which drives me nuts. Ive tested it with the av sync feature on the later firmwares and it syncs perfectly, but obviously with no sky-go.... I have no other option anywhere else to adjust the sound delay, trust me I've looked !

The only other thing I can think of would be to somehow add the av sync option to 6.2.7.3, but I wouldn't know where to begin with that.
[Fire TV Android Development] dom019:
Hi @gb160 , sorry I’ve been a little busy, in this weekend I’ll explain you how to modify the services.jar, don’t update to the latest firmware, you need to use the firmware modified by skel without the efuse, I’ll explain you later :)
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
No problem buddy, thanks for taking the time.

I'll hang fire for now.
[Fire TV Android Development] gb160:
Sorry to be a pest buddy ! Weather is cold and terrible 🥶 and i'm stuck in the house very bored 🥱
[Fire TV Android Development] dom019:
Hi! Unfortunately I don't have much time, but I upload the rom edited with the adjustement I made to the services.jar unpacked, which I copied by the services.jar edits made by @statto99.

I had some problems with the root , I link you the magisk version I used, https://xdaforums.com/t/magisk-25-1-for-fire-tv.4448125/, follow the instructions there and install this updated magisk, then enable zygote , rename the manager, and hide skygo(cancel also data of the app before launching skygo), if you have any problem tag me and I'll help you as soon as possible. I used skygo Italy but I think it should work with other skygo
[BQ Aquaris X Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] elperroderoke:
In Needroom (https://www.needrom.com/download/beta-bq-bardock-pro-8-1-leaked-works-100/) you can find the Release Candidate from Oreo 8.1.

I have been using all this week the last beta release that is posted in the same page without any problem in my normal day.

It is a complete ROM so you can install it as far as you have a BQ X PRO and your actual Rom is older that April 6, it doesn´t matter if your phone is rooted, xposed or any other system modification.

You need the original recovery to install this package, and even it is not necesary, please don´t install it if you have a looked bootloader if there will be another RC version you will need the leaked version too or you will be sticked on this version unless you make a Hard Reset.

Phone Information Screenshot

View attachment 4474684

Regards.
[Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] uchytilvernon:
By pass Samsung email registration lock screen
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tomek3001:
Hi

I wanted to update my Axon 7 to Nougat. I downloaded A2017GV1.2.0B05 from ZTE's site ( for AXON 7 (Open market) ), put it on SD card and started update, but it stuck on 25% and than screen went black. I waited for a moment, more than 2-3 minutes this update is supposed to take. I held power button for more than 10 seconds, than the phone began to start and it looked like if the update started over, but this time same happened at 23%. Why is this happening? How can i fix it? The phone falls in a loop and to start it normally i have to remove SD card. I have enough space for sure and the battery is almost full.

I'm running A2017GV1.0.0B11. Ask if you need to know something.

Thanks for help
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
I'd love to find a way to add a USB Mass Storage option when connecting the Lenovo TB-8703F to PC, to make the MicroSD accessible like a USB stick or hard drive. Has anyone successfully done it? Using MTP is far from ideal for my purposes.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wbn1:
You mean like this? If yes, I did nothing. I don't even have the drivers installed, only what windows installs on it's own.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] comfortable:
That is MTP. The drive cannot be seen by apps that require writing to a 'drive letter' with MTP. And copying and reading files is worse since it has to cache the file being read first. And I've had heaps of instances where the latest files wouldn't be visible with MTP unless the Android device was rebooted first. MTP is a total pain (for the way I work). Only advantage to me is making some of the internal storage accessible but I save everything important to MicroSD.

I can't see why USB Mass Storage is omitted since all the budget Lenovo tablets I have had experience with have it. They cost half what this tablet does. And I can even connect 2 tablets together and share files with nothing more complex than a $1 USB OTG cable from ebay connected to a Micro USB cable when in USB Mass Storage mode. All without a spyware brain-damaging wifi sharing app. I can do so much with USB Mass Storage.

Also MTP doesn't play well with older OSs without drivers. Less of an issue now than it once was but still not fun when you need it.

I have tried UMS Enabler https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-universal-mass-storage-enabler-beta-t3240097 in my desperation but didn't have much luck.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mhden2x:
uhhh this is the worst! I've lost so many files in the past...
[Huawei Mate 10  Questions & Answers] snowkilts:
Anybody have the T-Mobile (USA) Visual Voicemail working on the Mate 10? Mine just tries to set itself up for a few minutes, then says "We are experiencing some issues with activation. We will retry in a few minutes."