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Compatible Apps

So far these apps are working for me:
-XBMC on Ouya
-Firefox
-ES File explorer
-BSPlayer
-BubbleIPNP
-Nova Launcher
Working but need a a different input device to manipulate:
-CNN
-IPlayer BBC
-HBO GO
-Puffin Browser (good if works since has flash embedded)
-Pushbullet (need google play services)
I will continue testing other apps until a root is published.

There are like 5 of these post now. We need a central post because people (myself included) keep testing apps that have already been tested by someone else.

DeVSS said:
There are like 5 of these post now. We need a central post because people (myself included) keep testing apps that have already been tested by someone else.
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Good point. There is a "Fire TV Themes and Apps" forum, but no one has posted there yet.

sideload
Sideloaded hsdroid to access hockey streams. Works but needs alternative form of input. Used USB mouse and it works.

josetron said:
So far these apps are working for me:
-XBMC on Ouya
-Firefox
-ES File explorer
-BSPlayer
-BubbleIPNP
-Nova Launcher
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Did it actually let you user Nova Launcher as the default Home launcher (when you click the Home button)?

elmerohueso said:
Did it actually let you user Nova Launcher as the default Home launcher (when you click the Home button)?
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No, just shows as another program to run... the good thing is that you can see all the programs in one screen... but dont see any real usage, just testing.

josetron said:
No, just shows as another program to run... the good thing is that you can see all the programs in one screen... but dont see any real usage, just testing.
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I believe this was suggested in another thread, and it definitely works for me: I simply open Nova Launcher once then with a wireless mini keyboard/trackpad unit I do ALT-TAB to move between apps which includes Nova Launcher. This is a good way to get back to Spotify too, though on the wireless unit I have the play/pause button will let me keep music running or pause it in the background.
I go back to Nova for the apps that I would have had to open via the Fire TV settings/apps page which I find to be a chore compared to ALT-TAB to Nova to a page where I have my key sideloaded apps on-screen and ready to open. It also works out of the box with the Settings.apk if you sideload that so you can just keep the Settings shortcut that is on one of the Nova screens by default. There are noted issues with some settings not working (and most obviously just aren't applicable to this unit which is why they won't work) via Settings.apk but that's covered in another thread too.

buscemi said:
I believe this was suggested in another thread, and it definitely works for me: I simply open Nova Launcher once then with a wireless mini keyboard/trackpad unit I do ALT-TAB to move between apps which includes Nova Launcher. This is a good way to get back to Spotify too, though on the wireless unit I have the play/pause button will let me keep music running or pause it in the background.
I go back to Nova for the apps that I would have had to open via the Fire TV settings/apps page which I find to be a chore compared to ALT-TAB to Nova to a page where I have my key sideloaded apps on-screen and ready to open. It also works out of the box with the Settings.apk if you sideload that so you can just keep the Settings shortcut that is on one of the Nova screens by default. There are noted issues with some settings not working (and most obviously just aren't applicable to this unit which is why they won't work) via Settings.apk but that's covered in another thread too.
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Hopefully we can find a way to do it with the remote control or joystick... having a keyboard in frond of the box is useful but inconvenient...

Was iplayer with HD video? Which version did you use? Also what version of the APK did you use for CNN?
josetron said:
So far these apps are working for me:
-XBMC on Ouya
-Firefox
-ES File explorer
-BSPlayer
-BubbleIPNP
-Nova Launcher
Working but need a a different input device to manipulate:
-CNN
-IPlayer BBC
-HBO GO
-Puffin Browser (good if works since has flash embedded)
-Pushbullet (need google play services)
I will continue testing other apps until a root is published.
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skanker said:
Was iplayer with HD video? Which version did you use? Also what version of the APK did you use for CNN?
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Iplayer 3.1.0.748 CNN 1.4.2 Keep in mind both work ok but you can't navigate thru the menus given the lack of support from the input device. I don't think Iplayer was in full HD...keep in mind you need to be in UK to use it (or use any workaround)...

josetron said:
Hopefully we can find a way to do it with the remote control or joystick... having a keyboard in frond of the box is useful but inconvenient...
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I use a very small handheld keyboard with touchpad that is convenient for me. It was recommended in another thread, and is this one: (oops I cannot post links yet to so it is Hausbell ® Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC, Pad, Andriod TV Box, Google TV Box, Xbox360, PS3 & HTPC/IPTV (Black))

buscemi said:
I use a very small handheld keyboard with touchpad that is convenient for me. It was recommended in another thread, and is this one: (oops I cannot post links yet to so it is Hausbell ® Mini H7 2.4GHz Wireless Entertainment Keyboard with Touchpad for PC, Pad, Andriod TV Box, Google TV Box, Xbox360, PS3 & HTPC/IPTV (Black))
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Thanks for the tip, yes that looks very small and cheap too!

Ouya Store on Amazon Fire TV

I had purchased a ton of Ouya games from the Ouya Store and i lets be honest, they have some games that both Google and Amazon dont have yet. I pulled these APKS from the Madcatz Mojo after the recent Ouya Everywhere update.
READ ALL THE STEPS FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING.
1.) If you have an Ouya Controller pair it to your Fire TV, Yes it works.
2.) Download and install all Ouya Apk Files HERE
I pulled newer APk from the mojo as of 031715 (I havent tested these yet) HERE
3.) You will probably notice an Ouya App in Setting - Applications, if you attempt to launch that application it will tell you theres nothing to do, so dont waste your time and dont launch it.
4.) Perform unknown sources mod HERE
5.) Install TitaniumBackup Pro and Freeze KFTV Launcher (You will need a USB mouse or something that emulates a mouse cursor)
6.) Hit the home key on your Fire TV Remote, it will launch Ouya Launcher
7.) Log in with your Ouya Account and you should see the normal Ouya Launcher screen Install whatever you want. If for whatever reason you click and it doesnt register your fire remote than use your mouse.
8.) Install any app/game from the Ouya Store
9.) Make - Software, launch TitaniumBackup Pro, unfreeze the KFTV Launcher
11.) Press Home again and you'll get the regular Fire Tv launcher. Launch any ouya app/game you installed from the Setting - Application.
post what games you've attempted and worked.
Works:
Age of Empire
Big Action Mega Fight!
Canabalt HD
Double Dragon
Fist Puncher
Ittle Dew
MiniGore 2: Zombies
Neon Shadow
Nostalgia
ShadowBlade
SuperGNES
TowerFall
Vector
You Dont Know Jack
Doesnt Work:
Amazing Frog!
BombSquad (Upon Launch it'll say hardware not supported)
The Cave
FPse For Ouya (Runs but Crashes when Rom is Loaded)

Do you have to use an ouya controller or will any controller compatible with the fire TV work?
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bradr00lzd00d1 said:
Do you have to use an ouya controller or will any controller compatible with the fire TV work?
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I only have an Ouya and Mojo Controller (C.T.R.L.) both work

I got it to work without autopilot.
To get back to the KFTV Launcher, you just need to go to Make / Software, launch TitaniumBackup Pro, unfreeze the KFTV Launcher and hit the Home button. No reboot needed

lightning413 said:
I got it to work without autopilot.
To get back to the KFTV Launcher, you just need to go to Make / Software, launch TitaniumBackup Pro, unfreeze the KFTV Launcher and hit the Home button. No reboot needed
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I didnt even think of that, i revised the steps. Thanks

So you were able to successfully reboot with the kftv launcher frozen with autopilot set to launch something? Reason i ask is i would like to disable the kftv launcher all together with package manager, but havnt had the balls fearing not being able to boot back up.

mastafunk said:
So you were able to successfully reboot with the kftv launcher frozen with autopilot set to launch something? Reason i ask is i would like to disable the kftv launcher all together with package manager, but havnt had the balls fearing not being able to boot back up.
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If you disable KFTV, what launcher are you planning on using? I disabled KFTV and installed a different launcher now i get this. I cant access Amazon Prime Video but i dont care.

Xbmc.. I have a version built to act as a launcher ...

mastafunk said:
Xbmc.. I have a version built to act as a launcher ...
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if you provide me the apk i'll be happy to test it.

mejdam said:
if you provide me the apk i'll be happy to test it.
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http://www.datafilehost.com/d/b703a710
Built this one myself adding launcher properties to the manifest and includes fusion/unity/superrepo as sources.

mastafunk said:
http://www.datafilehost.com/d/b703a710
Built this one myself adding launcher properties to the manifest and includes fusion/unity/superrepo as sources.
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yep, that worked.rebooted amazon fire tv and it boots directly to the xbmc launcher

mejdam said:
If you disable KFTV, what launcher are you planning on using? I disabled KFTV and installed a different launcher now i get this. I cant access Amazon Prime Video but i dont care.
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What launcher is that?
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bradr00lzd00d1 said:
What launcher is that?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798852

mejdam said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798852
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Thanks for your help yesterday.. i got the balls to try it without autopilot and sure enough as long as you have activated the launcher once (getting its default settings as home) pressing the home key it will boot without any autoloading apps.
I did this with GO Launcher EX and with XBMC (my launcher version)
my procedure was as follows.
I installed GO Launcher EX
froze the kftv launcher with titanium,
pressed home on remote.. Go Launcher loaded. Then rebooted with play/select on remote.
Machine rebooted directly to go launcher
This will of course loose your access to prime videos and whatnot but im really just looking for XBMC myself.
Keep in mind if you choose a regular android launcher you will probably need an airmouse or keyboard/trackpad to get around.
If you use my modded XBMC from this thread it works fine with the ftv remote.

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JJ-KwiK said:
K, so I just want to make sure I'm understanding you guys. You're setting an alt launcher without the need to use the xposed mod by rbox?
Are you accomplishing this by:
1- Installing an alt launcher
2- Freezing the FTV default (KFTV) launcher with titanium backup
3- success ?
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That's correct.

video uploaded
game list updated as well

FPse works fine on it's own if you side load it or just use the play store hack and get it that way. I've been playing PSX all week this way.

mejdam said:
I had purchased a ton of Ouya games from the Ouya Store and i lets be honest, they have some games that both Google and Amazon dont have yet. I pulled these APKS from the Madcatz Mojo after the recent Ouya Everywhere update.
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Now that we have OUYA on the FireTV, has anyone had luck porting the FireTV's Netflix app to the OUYA?

Any chance someone could fix Amazing Frog to allow the Logitech K400r Keyboard to work with it?

[Q] Does anyone have Xfinity TV Go working?

I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.

ms00012 said:
I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I've got Comcast so I can try this out, but it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I'll have time to play around with it.

midnightzak said:
I've got Comcast so I can try this out, but it will be later tonight or tomorrow before I'll have time to play around with it.
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Thanks! Just let me know. I am very frustrated with it since ESPN works flawlessly for me.

I have the same problem as you, the app sideloads and opens just fine, but when I go to play any video it crashes back to its home screen.

Any luck getting xFintity GO to work on the Nexus Player?

I did notice an update is available but i haven't tried it yet

ms00012 said:
I am really trying to get Xfinity TV Go to work on my NP. I have tried the one from the play store as well as the Leanback Launcher one that is out there. All of them crash and say "Unfortunatley, TV Go has stopped" when I try and play a video or watch a live stream. I tried an older version of the app last night and it loaded video, just no sound. Does anyone have any success with this? I know others have said theirs work.
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I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
http://www.filedropper.com/xfinitygonox86libsworksonplayernodownload

I am going to try this when I get home. So can I not just uninstall the current xfinity tv go the normal way and install yours?
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I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
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ruZZ.il said:
I managed to get a version to work. I had to extract the apk (unzip), remove the lib/x86 folder, re-zip, and sign.
Since when you sign, it will be with a different key, you will have to uninstall the current installed version first.
Either use adb uninstall com.xfinity.playnow
or, if you have root and want to keep the data, adb root; adb shell pm uninstall -k com.xfinity.playnow
Then install this:
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I tested out the app last night and it works! You are a genius! I did notice that the 3 dot menu does not work, so you can't watch live channels or search for anything that is not on the main menu. Android broke that functionality in 5.1. I then downgraded to 5.0 and it worked perfectly. I did not root my NP and when I woke up it had updated to 5.1.1. I may have to downgrade again and root so it does not change.
My question for you. Do you know a way to use the 3 dot menu in 5.1.1 in general? BC it wrecked tons of apps we sideloaded. Also, since you are good at altering an app, would it be easy to alter the xfinity app to allow the 3 dot menu?

Can you edit the androidmanifest and make the app open to "networks" instead of featured? Or any other section in the context menu?

OMG it works!!! Ive been waiting for this day for months!
The MENU doesnt fully work yet like previous posts saying but there's hope

does it work well with the remote or do u have to use a mouse

Mirror??
Looks like Filedropper took it down...

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Mirror??
Looks like Filedropper took it down...
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Here's a zip file which contains a copy of the working APK that ruZZ.il originally provided.

Mouse is required
pbanj said:
does it work well with the remote or do u have to use a mouse
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I didn't try remote. But controller (gamepad) doesn't work at all.
The mouse is required to navigate through the app on Nexus Player - login and navigation.
And yes - no way to open menu or so ever. Basically you will be stuck on first 'Feature' page only.
In my case it was 'Must see', 'Thu Night TV' and 'Wed Night TV'.
Tried to play one of the available episodes - works perfectly fine.

Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work on Android X86? They are both Intel.

Got Live TV Working!
So I modified the apk and told it to launch to the live TV page instead of featured videos. APK Attached.

i have the regular Xfinity TV Go app working. With live tv and recorded shows. I get the full app menu. I'm running android 5.02 still on my ADT-1

sualpine said:
Any thoughts on why this wouldn't work on Android X86? They are both Intel.
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The modified APKs in this thread do work on the Nexus Player which is an x86 device. Are you trying to use it on something else like a tablet?
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So I modified the apk and told it to launch to the live TV page instead of featured videos. APK Attached.
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Nice work. Was it easy or difficult to make the changes needed for this?
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i have the regular Xfinity TV Go app working. With live tv and recorded shows. I get the full app menu. I'm running android 5.02 still on my ADT-1
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The ADT-1 uses a Tegra 4 SoC so it's an ARM device. If you update the operating system to Android 5.1 or higher, then some of your apps will lose the hamburger or 3 dot menu access.

Gabby It was actually really easy. Decompiled the apk, Edited the "\smali\com\xfinity\playerlib\view\launch\PlayerLaunchStrategy.smali" file. Replaced the two calls to the /featured/FeaturedActivity with /browseprograms/LiveStreamsActivity. Then recompiled and signed. (I did have to use the apk that you posted as a basepoint).

few questions

I want to order 2 nexus players for someone only for Kodi.
Question#1
Is navigating using the remote working just fine like on Fire TV?(I own fire tv)
Question #2
Is there anyway to put kodi icon on the leanback launcher by google? instead of going to settings and viewing all apps ? I saw some people on youtube having Kodi on the default google launcher,I am aware I could use xbmc launcher to launch it instantly.
Thanks guys! hopefully someone can answer me by tomorrow so I can order

50 people saw this and no one can help me out before I buy it.. come on anyone lol

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50 people saw this and no one can help me out before I buy it.. come on anyone lol
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If you join the Beta google + group for Kodi it is in the play store to be installed on the NP and it shows up in the lean back launcher by default.
I only use the NP remote,it works fine for the basic operations.

patt2k said:
I want to order 2 nexus players for someone only for Kodi.
Question#1
Is navigating using the remote working just fine like on Fire TV?(I own fire tv)
Question #2
Is there anyway to put kodi icon on the leanback launcher by google? instead of going to settings and viewing all apps ? I saw some people on youtube having Kodi on the default google launcher,I am aware I could use xbmc launcher to launch it instantly.
Thanks guys! hopefully someone can answer me by tomorrow so I can order
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Question #1: Yes, with the current Kodi builds the remote and HDMI CEC works very well.
Question #2: With the current Kodi builds the Kodi Icon appears on the native NP menu system.
I am not in the beta program I just sideloaded the current Stable Kodi build (14.2 “Helix”). Just make sure you get the Intel (x86)Android build!

sschlosnagle said:
Question #1: Yes, with the current Kodi builds the remote and HDMI CEC works very well.
Question #2: With the current Kodi builds the Kodi Icon appears on the native NP menu system.
I am not in the beta program I just sideloaded the current Stable Kodi build (14.2 “Helix”). Just make sure you get the Intel (x86)Android build!
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Finally someone looked at my post lmao.
Great thanks what about context menu ? fire tv has the menu button does the nexus remote also has same thing ?
also I read that with the 5.1.1 android build you can't easily send ES File Explorer (many people call it EZ for some reason lol) using browser to -> nexus.
One guy wrote a tip somewhere using app that creates a server between nexus and my pc. Is there any other way ? I guess after i get es file explorer I can do whatever I want.
Thanks once again!
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If you join the Beta google + group for Kodi it is in the play store to be installed on the NP and it shows up in the lean back launcher by default.
I only use the NP remote,it works fine for the basic operations.
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Thanks as well for the answer. Look at my last question to the other guy if you can thanks

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Finally someone looked at my post lmao.
Great thanks what about context menu ? fire tv has the menu button does the nexus remote also has same thing ?
also I read that with the 5.1.1 android build you can't easily send ES File Explorer (many people call it EZ for some reason lol) using browser to -> nexus.
One guy wrote a tip somewhere using app that creates a server between nexus and my pc. Is there any other way ? I guess after i get es file explorer I can do whatever I want.
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The Nexus remote does not have a context button, and that is mildly annoying. I have a BT keyboard connected to the NP, so I can use the context button there if I need to. I looked into remapping a CEC command so at least I could use a button from my TV's remote. Looks possible, but I haven't bothered pursuing it since the BT keyboard offer me a solution.
I sideloaded ES File Explorer and since then used it's built in update feature. Recent copies of ES also show up on the NP native menu.
There are lots of ways to get content to the NP, mine gets content from my NAS via SMB. Works fine from Kodi and ES.

sschlosnagle said:
The Nexus remote does not have a context button, and that is mildly annoying. I have a BT keyboard connected to the NP, so I can use the context button there if I need to. I looked into remapping a CEC command so at least I could use a button from my TV's remote. Looks possible, but I haven't bothered pursuing it since the BT keyboard offer me a solution.
I sideloaded ES File Explorer and since then used it's built in update feature. Recent copies of ES also show up on the NP native menu.
There are lots of ways to get content to the NP, mine gets content from my NAS via SMB. Works fine from Kodi and ES.
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Hmm any other way then BT keyboard? do you think pairing fire tv stick/tv remote would do the job? I will only need it to set it up with few things.
I wouldn't want to order BT keyboard just for that lol

I use the fire TV stick remote with mine and it works fine, u just have to add a couple keymap files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59770900
If u just need it to set some stuff up u shouldn't need the keymaps as they only help with the center button

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I use the fire TV stick remote with mine and it works fine, u just have to add a couple keymap files
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59770900
If u just need it to set some stuff up u shouldn't need the keymaps as they only help with the center button
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I will try without when I get them. I can also edit add-on settings by going to add-ons in settings so it may take little longer but maybe could be done.
These aren't for me though I will just need to set them up, fedex is delivering razer forge tv today.

any of you guys have working HBO GO app without using mouse? all I need to complete my setup is hbo go and showtime anytime (I know I can cast from my phone)

Shortcut to lean back launcher from within kodi

Hi, I've been trying to figure out how to have a shortcut to the leanback launcher from within kodi. I use kodi as my main launcher with xbmc launcher and know how to use twisted home manager to get back to it, and to point kodi to Netflix and other apps, but not to the leanback launcher home screen. I tried doing a custom Android activity but it does nothing? Anyone have any success?

Was wondering the same thing. On my fire tv kodi shows the FTV launcher in android apps so I just favorite it and add it to my submenu.
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mad212 said:
Was wondering the same thing. On my fire tv kodi shows the FTV launcher in android apps so I just favorite it and add it to my submenu.
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yeah, same problem. i have a fire tv and a fire tv 2 which both can be done this way, but kodi doesnt see the app for some reason, even if you manually point it to it. even if someone were to just code an app that autolaunched the leanbacklauncher, id be fine with that. just want to go into it without a lot of hassle.

I have the same problem, I want to use XBMC Launcher as standard, but I also want to get back to Leanback once in a while for updates and settings. I have read about something here adding it as a favorite but I cannot seem to figure out how.
https://forums.geforce.com/default/...d-tv/hi-jacked-kodi-home-screen/post/4717416/

Well if you are trying to access settings I found an apk that just links to the settings screen. You just need to favorite the app in Kodi. I would give credit to who made it but idk who that is!

n1gh7mar3 said:
Well if you are trying to access settings I found an apk that just links to the settings screen. You just need to favorite the app in Kodi. I would give credit to who made it but idk who that is!
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Thanks I have installed that, would still however like an app who just opens the Leanback Launcher. I have tried the one from this thread, but it does not work. (Note: It is for the Nexus Player!). But hopefully it is possible to make something similar for the Shield.

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JJ-KwiK said:
Ok, so I wrote the script. Install from zip within Kodi. It should show up within the program menu of kodi. It can be added as a shortcut, if your kodi skin allows shortcuts.
I haven't tested it yet and I can't promise that it will work.
It should launch the leanback launcher based on its package name (com.google.android.leanbacklauncher).
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Thanks! Ill give it a try tonight.
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JJ-KwiK said:
Ok, so I wrote the script. Install from zip within Kodi. It should show up within the program menu of kodi. It can be added as a shortcut, if your kodi skin allows shortcuts.
I haven't tested it yet and I can't promise that it will work.
It should launch the leanback launcher based on its package name (com.google.android.leanbacklauncher).
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Hey, fantastic you took your time to help. :highfive:
However I can't get it to work, in installs fine and Kodi says it is enabled, but when I press on it from within Kodi Program Add-ons, nothing happens.
Hopefully you will keep working on it, it would be awesome to have
/Cheers

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JJ-KwiK said:
Ok, so I wrote the script. Install from zip within Kodi. It should show up within the program menu of kodi. It can be added as a shortcut, if your kodi skin allows shortcuts.
I haven't tested it yet and I can't promise that it will work.
It should launch the leanback launcher based on its package name (com.google.android.leanbacklauncher).
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Didn't work for me either.

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JJ-KwiK said:
Sorry guys. I can't get it to work. I don't know why. If I change the package name, I can launch any other android app. I'm at a loss...
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Not to worry, will try and live without Thank you for your help.

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JJ-KwiK said:
Have you guys tried this? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63390279&postcount=6
@darthcircuit decompiled the leanbacklauncher and edited the manifest to launch like a normal app. I haven't tried it, but it might work.
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Hi
I have tried it, it did not work

you can accomplish this using the Kodi add-on Advance Launcher.
* Create a new standalone launcher
* select the launcher application as /system/bin/am
* set the application arguments as: start --user 0 -a android.intent.action.VIEW -n com.google.android.leanbacklauncher/com.google.android.leanbacklauncher.MainActivity
* set the title to something meaningful (e.g. Leanback Launcher)
* select Android as the platform, though this likely doesn't really matter
* select whatever for the Thumbnails and Fanarts path. You can change the icon of this launcher individually by pulling up the context menu later
this should do it. You can add the launcher to favorites, and then set it as a home menu item within Kodi or a submenu item with most modern Jarvis skins.

Tasker AppFactory
You can do it by creating a task in Tasker that opens Leanback. Export that task as app and have Kodi run that app.

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