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[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I've got to admit that I had doubts about the last one myself because it was able to update on one of my devices and on another device I had to uninstall the older version and reinstall the last one.

The latest version does work but, I'm not happy about some being able to upgrade and some having to uninstall the old version in order to install the new version.

Since the latest version does work in either case, I'll keep it up for now but, when I get some free time, I'm going to revisit this again to see if it was by design or something I may have done (or didn't do).

Thank you all for the feedback! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I had noticed a slight difference with what I had done before and tried something a touch differently and tested it on both the devices I had referenced earlier.

I had uninstalled the app from them both, installed the previous release, launched the app on them both and then I upgraded the app to the reworked one and it upgraded without an issue at all.

To be honest, I can't think of what was going on the first one but, I figured that if the reworked one upgraded without an issue, i figured that something went right the second time.

All i did was replaced the last version with the reworked one on the DevDB downloads here and on the AFH server.

I hope that all is well now... :)

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[Android Apps and Games] invisiblewave:
The update worked fine on top of the previous release on my SM-G900T3. This app might be the single most amazing thing I've ever run on my phone. I had almost zero expectation of finding a solution when I searched after they implemented the root restrictions. Even when I found it, I had almost zero expectation that it would install and run just like the original app! And being a developer myself, I'm not easily impressed by software!! Thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Thank you very much for your feedback as I do value all of them (good or bad)! :thumbup:

This app isn't the toughest one to modify but, can be very challenging at times. Especially when they make a change (from time to time) that makes me stare at it to where I tell myself "you've got to be kidding me" and "what tha...." (this is the family friendly version of what I really say to myself. LOL!!!).

To be honest... It's actually low on my list of app developments since this app isn't always used by myself personally but, then again, so far I've been lucky with pushing out the updates within a reasonable amount of time after they push out an update.

I've been spending a good portion of time in establishing, sorting, etc... various things on Github like a new Github Group account with a new Github Website as well as developments and others.

So far... My biggest regret is a brief attempt at blindly working with the Netflix app (since I haven't used it in quite some time) and quickly placing a halt to it when I was unsuccessful. The Netflix idea (for personally getting into it) was a horrible idea to begin with.

All developers have regrets... LMAO!!! :eek:

Anyways... Enough of the chatter.

I hope this development continues to work out for you.

If anyone else has any questions, please let me know and I'll do my best to help out (as well as other members providing some support as well).

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[Android Apps and Games] invisiblewave:
What are you using to decompile the apk? I remember reading about a tool some time ago, if I remember correctly it outputs some sort of intermediate code which can be modified and recompiled? I have a couple of other apps that I really need to tweak. I've just got my Nextcloud server up and running, so I need something else to distract me from my real current and very tedious task of redeveloping EDI software....
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
This is really a difficult question to answer...

Your correct when you stated that the app cannot/will not work even if it was decompiled and recompiled successfully. This is because of a few factors like the Kotlin dependencies and such.

I have to approach it in a few ways and I actually have a few avenues I have to decide upon based upon their new release regarding what they did, how they did it, where they did in, etc... etc...

A majority of the time, it's a matter of carrying over the modifications from the previous release and applying them to the new one.

I'm not stating that I don't want to "Spill The Beans" on how I do it. It took me approximately 3-6 months to figure out one way and the other methods came to me as needed.

I just don't always approach it the same way nor do I use the same methods. This is dependent upon the situation I had stated above. I use a combination of a direct/indirect method.

If I begin to explain one technique of what I did, then I know (for a fact) that I'll end up with questions, statements, comments, PM's, etc... regarding guidance and support for one or more reasons why it wasn't working and such.

All i can state is that I'm providing/sharing something (that I was actually using personally for a while) to the members on the XDA Forum and may/might not work forever (only time will tell).

I'm actually regretting my "failed attempt" at the Netflix app because I actually get PM's from time to time from members for guidance and support. This drives me nuts sometimes... LMAO!!! :)

I hope that I had explained this okay via text... :thumbup:

Thank you very much for your time and understanding with this. I do wish you the best of luck! :D

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[Android Apps and Games] invisiblewave:
LOL. Fair enough. That sounds like just the sort of explanation I give to senior management when they want to know why half the ERP system can't be rewritten by next week, or why I can't just get a consultant in to do it, since it would take me longer to explain than to do it myself.....

I remember coming across a tool a few months ago that reverse-engineered the apk, I just don't remember what it was called.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I'm glad you understand what I had posted... :eek:

I sometimes over explain things because there's times that I run into a, sort of, language barrier.

Before I had to retire (at a young age) I was in a Supervisory Role myself and I see where you're coming from. LMAO! :)

Not to mention being a Design Engineer for a few years before I was offered a better paying job.

There's a ton of software (and apps too) out there but, only a handful of them I use for various purposes, reasons, etc...

It's funny that there's so much software/apps available for reverse engineering and such with 99% of them relying on 3 tools/files (singly/combination/all) that's "Apktool.jar", "Smali.jar" & "Baksmali.jar".

Technology can be great but, in turn, it can be a nightmare as well... LMAO! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] Az Biker:
I am currently running 6.16.0 version (yikes, didn't realize I let it get old like that), and was wondering if making the leap to latest 6.23 build would cause any issues? This version works flawlessly, except I only get the limited channels.

After reading the last several pages it seems I don't need to update anything else, and can now flash the latest version over the previous version, but wanted to make sure flashing latest over over the 6.16 wouldn't cause issues.

Thanks in advance for your time and work on this app!

Pixel 2 XL

Factory image

Magisk 17.3

Flash Kernel 3.17

Latest TWRP
[Android Apps and Games] invisiblewave:
Aha! Smali is the one I was thinking of. I have the worst of both worlds at work, I develop, I supervise other developers, and I have the impossible task of being the interface to the non-technical management.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Yes and No... :eek:

What I mean is "No" you don't NEED to update the app to the latest version if what you're using still works for you.

What I mean for "Yes", you should have no issues with upgrading as long as the signatures (the one that the apk was signed with) match.

The modified apps here have the same signatures as the unmodified one from the Play Store. The app has a type of safety mechanism that verifies itself as a real deal from the Spectrum/TWC developers.

This is one of the challenges of Modifying this app. I've got to do my modifications while keeping the signatures valid and in tact.

I hope this answers your question... :thumbup:

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[Android Apps and Games] Az Biker:
Thanks for the quick reply.

While the older version IS working I only get limited channels while away from home, so I'm looking to upgrade to the latest.

Thanks again!
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I can't state that the latest one will work in that case since I don't use it to watch live TV and such but, please feel free to take a look within this thread regarding some conversations about it.

If you have any questions/issues regarding this, please feel free to ask and if I can't answer them, there's a few other members here that are better versed with those aspects of the proxy server setup and such.

I just use the app myself for non live TV (when I get a moment to watch them on my device).

Someone is typically here to help, pretty much, every day. :eek:

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[Android Apps and Games] BRICK0044:
I might be doing something wrong. I'm not able to get any live tv. The on demand works fine. Anyone else have the same problem? Thanks in advance.
[Android Apps and Games] crawlers1977:
this has been answered by another member using set orientation app, which may be good viewing on a mobile device but it never worked on my android device and even now the channels play with a real bad fuz to them and when viewed on a tv blown up its even worse i have 3 seperate color lines running top to bottom. today i managed to find the way around some channels, by clicking the SAP option it brings that channel crystal clear but like i said this works on some but not even a quarter of the channels have this option. if anyone has any advice id be very much in your det guys. im running the app on my M16 4K Ultra HD 64bit Quad Core Ram is 2Gig DDR3, this box is brand new and only runs 3 apps spectrum is 1 of those 3 apps. i view the channels on my 43inch home tv. like i said pressing the SAP button clears about 1 quarter of the channels to a crystal clear picture but the rest are like watching VHS Pirate movie from the early 90's.

thank you all in advance

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do you see the option for live tv but its ghosted out? if so click the live tv option and you will get a message from the server but it looks like you may need a vpn to unlock the live tv section, if you use a vpn but still no live tv then change the location as spectrum block alot of known ips used by vpn services so your able to login into the account but you cant view live tv
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I had just pushed the latest version of the Spectrum TV MOD App and also applied a Christmas Icon to it as well. :eek:

It didn't take me long to do the icon and I hope that you all like it! :thumbup:

Happy/Merry Christmahanakwanzika Everyone!!!

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[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
Thank you for the update. Love the Christmas Icon :)

All features I use are working :good:

Btw, has to uninstall previous version first, bug no biggie
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Reinstalling is possibly residual from the previous API change.

I thought that the icon idea was a pretty good one... LMAO! :)

I'm just happy that it's working out! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] crawlers1977:
with my location being outside the us and viewing via a family members account im limited by what im able to and can view but i do know we pay for the full package movies, entertainment and so on so im at least able to view the movies and a small selection of entertainment channels i just moved from 6.16 where to sharpen up a selection of channels i just clicked the SAP button, but now lol when i click the SAP the launge changes to spanish i think it is. Can anyone let me know if this is what is meant to happen. im new when it comes to using an android tv box and mine is brand new so any advice on what i should be installing to help maintain a clear picture when watching on a big screen tv because at the minute even with the new updated app the picture quality is soo poor. thank you
[Android Apps and Games] Az Biker:
I'm currently running an older version that has about half the channels blocked when I'm not on my home wifi.

If I install the latest 11-18 spectrum mod, is this process required to unblock ALL the channels I get at home?

UPDATE:

So I now realize that LIVE TV and unblocking channels is the same thing, so I'll need to complete the above process to watch all my channels away from home.

Now it makes more sense when I read the OP "and a process to watch ALL your channels" meaning the above linked process. :p
[Android Apps and Games] manoj.mharana:
It is asking login details which I don't have. Am I doing something wrong?
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I deeply apologize for the delay in responding on this thread. I've just been quite busy/swamped with other developments and such.

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Search this thread (as well as the following predecessor thread) regarding VPN that might or might not work for you overseas.

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2176334

I don't use Live TV (nor VPN) myself but, VPN allows the use of Live TV away from home. I'm just not positive about it working abroad in the same fashion.

Hopefully someone here will be able to chime in with any clarifications regarding this.

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This app doesn't bypass the Spectrum/TWC subscription....

This is illegal to do as well.

If you don't have a Spectrum/TWC subscription, then this app is not for you.

Thank you very much for your understanding! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] crawlers1977:
Thanks for the reply bro, i may not have explained my issue properly the app runs great firstly ive installed it on my pc using blue stacks 4 pro. i must have vpn due to location which i do nordvpn,ipvanish and hide my ass, all channels run crystal clear while running blue stacks all play that are allowed being out of home. but when running the app on my android box with the same setup most of the channels dont clear up and play really bad. i thought it could be down to my box being new i may have missed something thats needed the internet is not an issue im getting 90+mb/s with the vpn. both my pc and the android box use the same tv 43inch HD.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I don't use any TV Boxes...

Hopefully someone her can provide some member guidance for you.

My apologies! :(

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[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
Same to you and love your holiday themed avatar :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Thank you! :thumbup:

I sometimes like to play around with the images a bit. Especially for the Holiday Season.

This and The SELinux Switch App icon has the Holiday themed icons.

My Avatar Image is based upon The SELinux Switch Icon.

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[Android Apps and Games] gorilla p:
So bad quality on the boxes almost seems intentional on spectrums part. It has gotten a little better since the app first launched, but it's to be expected.

I am having an issue when watching live TV where it randomly changes the channel, typically at commercials?
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
I've had that happen but only a few times.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
I understand the situations regarding this app and the various TV Boxes...

As someone who uses this app only on Android Phones, I really can't support the TV Box and I really do rely on those here that are better versed with them to help out those members.

If this app works for TV Boxes, this is a great thing though I always thought that these types of apps were handled a bit differently between the Android Phones and TV Boxes but, I can't state this for sure.

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[Android Apps and Games] marvelljones:
If you want to access recordings, then you need the box, at least in my area (old Time Warner). If I do this at home and nothing else is being done, you can hear the old mechanical HDD spin up when you access the DVR. I currently have an "I need to get them to replace it" Samsung box. The "new" boxes available for my area aren't perfect, but they're better than what I have now. Only problem is Spectrum is resisting replacing my "I have to reboot at least once daily" box.

That being said, I have seen online and heard from a local installer that the problems with the boxes is software and hardware related. The software/firmware isn't totally compatible with all the different boxes out there, and Spectrum plans on replacing them VERY slowly.
[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
If only they would ditch the expensive boxes and just give everyone Roku sticks to use with the Spectrum app since just about everything is available through it.
[Android Apps and Games] gorilla p:
I don't understand how they can officially support Roku sticks and quality be fine, but not on standard TV boxes. I have decent boxes (Beelink GT1 with S912 chip and a Mi Box. Neither has very good quality. It almost seems like the quality is severely degraded unless you use a specific device. I thought it might be another stupid DRM thing, but the Mi Box is good to go with DRM stuff.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Just a heads up...

I just finished the latest version that was updated today but, I'm about to go to bed and I'll provide it tomorrow.

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[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
The New Modded App update has been pushed.

Enjoy Everyone and Happy/Merry Christmahanakwanzika To All!!!

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[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
Awesome. Thank you so much. :)

Hope you have a wonderful Christmahankwanzika (:p) as well.
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Your Very Welcome! :)

Spectrum/TWC (owned by Charter) has been making some challenging changes to the app.

It took me a bit more time to modify and, what used to result in one try to get it right, has been taking me 2-3 tries on the past few releases. My brain almost exploded! :eek:

So far, it hasn't discouraged me yet but, who knows what will come over time.

I heard about Netflix recently lifting the restriction for rooted devices. Is this true?

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[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
Haha. You've done a great job overcoming the challenges and a lot of people here, including me, greatly appreciate it. :good:

I have no idea about Netflix b/c I don't use it, but I can say that the new version is running great for what I use it for :)
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
There was a topic that had been brought up on a separate thread for one of my other developments regarding the following...

Though this hasn't been asked here regarding my providing a build using the Stock Icon Alternative to the Holiday Icon! :eek:

I'm not sure if this is the case here and I had never realized the fact regarding the various Countries, Religious Preference, etc... that doesn't recognize/celebrate certain Holidays that I just take for granted.

I would just like to know how everyone here feels regarding my continued use of theming the icon or prefer me to provide 2 releases with both the custom Stock Icon and the Holiday Icon.

I hope that I had explained/stated this information okay via text... :thumbup:

Please let me know if there is any questions! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] besweeet:
As the app itself is made for US audiences, theme the icon however you'd like.
[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
I personally love the Holiday icons but I would very much understand if others didn't for the reasons you stated. My 2 cents :p
[Android Apps and Games] marvelljones:
Personally I don't care as long as it works. Granted this is for the US market, but there is a bit of diversity here, especially near larger cities. That being said I think your use of a Santa Claus like icon is fine. He's a secular figure who used to be based on a Catholic Saint, but he's rarely associated with any religion nowadays.
[Android Apps and Games] Zul Fadli:
Not available in my country -Malaysia :crying:
[Android Apps and Games] Super_SU01:
Yes! Thank you so much for making this app!
[Android Apps and Games] oneandroidnut:
still cannot watch all channels away from home, latest version on note 9
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
All I can provide you with is the information located on the following post from this thread...

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=78215439

This apps modifications isn't catered towards watching live TV.

In short... Live TV is something that requires the use of VPN that basically makes the app believe that your watching TV from your home network.

I don't use the Live TV feature/function myself so I can't really be of much help for this specific topic.

Good Luck!

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[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
Happy/Merry Christmahanakwanzika Everyone!!!

LMAO! :eek:

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[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
***** CAPTAIN'S LOG *****

*** STARDATE: 96549.76 ***

I had just pushed the recent release of the Spectrum TV MOD App.

Enjoy Everyone! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] Lughnasadh:
Thank you for the update to our root cloaking device Captain :D
[Android Apps and Games] Ibuprophen:
It... was... my... Pleasure... Lieutenant! :)

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[Android Apps and Games] madmaxed:
Shield TV?

Ok, I must be missing something simple. I was able to side load on the nvidia shield, but I cannot get it to go full screen landscape. Looks like a cell phone screen in the center of my 65" TV.

Any help would be appreciated.

J.