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Re: [ROM] 20 Jan Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire

Re: [ROM] 20 Jan Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM for the Kindle Fire
Noob question: what does it mean to masquerade as s Galaxy Nexus? My Amazon Video Prime account says that my Kindle is not configured to play videos.
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it means your Kindle appears to the market as a Galaxy Tab, meaning that you have the app availability as for the Tab
If already have this rom, then you are rooted which cancels your ability to watch Amazon Prime

You can temp unroot and Amazon Video will work.

Bmcd37 said:
Noob question: what does it mean to masquerade as s Galaxy Nexus? My Amazon Video Prime account says that my Kindle is not configured to play videos.
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The masquerade is a good thing. It lets you see apps on the market that would normally not be viewable, but still work fine on the Kindle Fire.
The issue you are having has really nothing to do with that, and all to do with the fact that you are rooted.
When the Amazon Video app runs (and it basically runs all the time), it looks to see if su is on the device and if it finds it, it will say you can't watch the videos.
You can fix this by using OTA RootKeeper (which you can now see in the Market) and using it to temporarily "un-root". Basically, it moves the su binary to a place that the Amazon Video app doesn't see.
o Get the OTA RootKeeper App https://market.android.com/details?id=org.projectvoodoo.otarootkeeper and install it.
o Using it, click on the button that says unroot
o Now go to Settings -> Applications -> Running applications and find Amazon Video.
o Click on Force Close
Now you can use the Amazon Video app to watch your videos. After you start Amazon Video and run a video, you can go back and re-Root using OTA Rootkeeper and as long as you don't reboot your device, the Amazon Video will continue work fine as it only looks when it starts.

How should the options be set in OTA root keeper? I have it installed, but not sure which boxes should be checked.

Just press the unroot button... nothing else.

i ve done due with guide in #4 but when i trying buy free movie to check how is working this trick , message are displayed there was an error and your order may not have been processed ... should i try with chcanged proxy settings to us one?
running on 6.2.1 stock rooted

The steps in post #4 kind of assume that you had the ability to play and purchase Amazon Videos before you rooted. It is dealing with the Amazon Video app not allowing you to play content you already have available to you via your Amazon account.
You are talking about getting content for your Amazon Account.
Not being outside of the US, I'm not in that position, but I've read that in order to purchase content outside of the US you need to use a US credit card on your one click purchase options for your Amazon Account.
I'm sure that others outside the US that have done this can chime in.

It definitely rejects a non US credit card but I am not sure if there is a way around this. Not trying to steal anything, just want to buy it. Too bad they don't accept Paypal.
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krelvinaz said:
Just press the unroot button... nothing else.
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After downloading, in 'settings there are 4 boxes,
device rooted which has a check mark
Root permission granted -- unchecked
File system supports root protection -- checked
Protected SU copy available --unchecked.
Is this the way it should be?
My fire is rooted and running MIUI.
Thanks in advance.

bbc0 said:
My fire is rooted and running MIUI.
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You are in the wrong thread if you are using MIUI... This is a thread about Gr5 (6.2.2) - MoDaCo Custom ROM
Is this the way it should be?
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don't know if it works with MIUI at all.
OTA Rootkeeper should look like:
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Sorry. Does OTA Rootkeeper only work with Modaco? I thought it was a pretty general app.

Thanks everyone
I downloaded OTA Rootkeeper, set it up, unrooted and the Amazon Prime Videos started flowing!
OTA Rootkeeper is just what I needed.

OTA Rootkeeper is ROM independent
I just happen to be using MaDaCo GR6 for my Kindle Fire. It's been a breeze getting my Kindle rooted and taking advantage of the Android Universe.

bbc0 said:
Sorry. Does OTA Rootkeeper only work with Modaco? I thought it was a pretty general app.
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No, it works with a lot of roms and devices. However, whether it will work to allow you to use Amazon Video when using the MIUI rom, you would need to check with a MIUI thread which is why I said that. They would be able to give you a more accurate idea if you can do that with that rom. I've never tried MIUI.
I know that on some roms, Amazon Videos won't work regardless of what you do to view paid and account accessible videos.
As for OTA Rootkeeper, Even on the Kindle Fire, it doesn't work the same as it does on other devices where in some cases, it can actually prevent an OTA update from removing root (hence the name). That part of it doesn't work on the Kindle Fire since the OTA updates wipe the /system directory completely when they update.
With the stock roms and roms which uses stock like setups, OTA Rootkeeper works good for hiding being rooted by the Amazon Video app.

good explanation. Thanks.

how does the masquerade work. I registered my kindle to the app market after installing gr6 but it still shows up as a kindle... where do i go to change that?
thanks

theannihilator said:
how does the masquerade work. I registered my kindle to the app market after installing gr6 but it still shows up as a kindle... where do i go to change that?
thanks
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How do you know that it's showing up as a Kindle? I know it's probably a dumb question, but where do you look to see what the Market sees your device as?
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Bmcd37 said:
How do you know that it's showing up as a Kindle? I know it's probably a dumb question, but where do you look to see what the Market sees your device as?
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market.android.com
login
market account
settings
but i already found my answer. i did a market search for tesla led (device specific led program apparently) it showed up with the gr6 rom but not with cm7/9 and stock roms.

but honestly I prefer GR6 to cm7/9. I like cm9 better than cm7 due to the fact cm9 is closer to vanilla than cm7 but it would be better if it had galaxy tab mask on the android market

Possible new way to root

I found this guide on another forum from a member who is banned. My note 3 is already rooted so I can't test it however if you'd like to give it a try feel free. I'm not saying it will work, but it's possible. I have never heard of this method before.
What you are going to want to do is download the things listed below from the app store (links below) :
*4shared
*Ministro ll
*Root Checker
Now go ahead and open up the 4shared application.
Then Type "Poot.Apk"
Download the very first one on the top of the page.
Now go ahead and open up "Poot.Apk"
When it opens it will need to install a few things so please be patient.
When it is finished hit "Click Here To Poot"
It will then root your device.
Now you MUST restart your device.
Once it is fully booted back up go ahead an open up "Poot.Apk" one last time.
Hit "Click here to poot" again then exit out of the application.
Now go to the app store and search for "Super User".
Install that application, open it up, then exit out and go to "Root Checker"
Check if your phone is rooted.
If it is not (very rare) re-do the steps.
If so, enjoy your new rooted device.
Extra downloads:
Poot.apk with support for PCD Venture / ARM5 http://www.sendspace.com/file/dgid06
Poot.apk with support for One Touch 910 /ARM5 http://www.sendspace.com/file/6golr5
Poot.apk with support for Cherry w100 http://www.sendspace.com/file/oq37ui
*The cherry w100 version isn't 100% done and working, but it does work well enough to get the su binary installed. You have to reboot your phone each time you try the exploit.
Poot.apk with support for h866c (get ministro from the play store, or this post). http://www.sendspace.com/file/k9b3ks
Ministro ll Download :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.kde.necessitas.ministro&hl=en
Root Checker Download :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck&hl=en
Super User Download :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noshufou.android.su&hl=en
(All these applications are from the Google play store)

Hey man I'm by no means trying to piss on your find, or trying to bring new methods of rooting to the table...but I barely trust apps or apks downloaded from 4shared much less give an unknown random app complete root access to my device...Especially when there are well known, we'll established methods from root de la vega, to kingo one click...and while some are not fans of kingo, I have used it myself and have found zero issues, or anything running, or even in my decompiled firmware that I have found by using kingo. So please don't take this the wrong way, but i would be extremely careful about using anything from a mass sharing black market and allowing it full control and access, which is what root entails, to your device. Let alone the chance of bricking or tripping knox kernel fuse, at which time you wind up with a paper weight. Just my two cents but id be overly cautious and go with an established method.
Mega

megalomanic14 said:
Hey man I'm by no means trying to piss on your find, or trying to bring new methods of rooting to the table...but I barely trust apps or apks downloaded from 4shared much less give an unknown random app complete root access to my device...Especially when there are well known, we'll established methods from root de la vega, to kingo one click...and while some are not fans of kingo, I have used it myself and have found zero issues, or anything running, or even in my decompiled firmware that I have found by using kingo. So please don't take this the wrong way, but i would be extremely careful about using anything from a mass sharing black market and allowing it full control and access, which is what root entails, to your device. Let alone the chance of bricking or tripping knox kernel fuse, at which time you wind up with a paper weight. Just my two cents but id be overly cautious and go with an established method.
Mega
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Couldn't have said it any better. Be careful of what you do to your phone.
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megalomanic14 said:
Hey man I'm by no means trying to piss on your find, or trying to bring new methods of rooting to the table...but I barely trust apps or apks downloaded from 4shared much less give an unknown random app complete root access to my device...Especially when there are well known, we'll established methods from root de la vega, to kingo one click...and while some are not fans of kingo, I have used it myself and have found zero issues, or anything running, or even in my decompiled firmware that I have found by using kingo. So please don't take this the wrong way, but i would be extremely careful about using anything from a mass sharing black market and allowing it full control and access, which is what root entails, to your device. Let alone the chance of bricking or tripping knox kernel fuse, at which time you wind up with a paper weight. Just my two cents but id be overly cautious and go with an established method.
Mega
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I agree with everything you said lol but some people have balls and are willing to try things. If it actually works then it's nice to have another method. I'm sure someone could disassemble the apk and post a safe one here if they wanted to put in the work. I'm just sharing what I found.

I hear you man....i had to laugh when I read...i found this on a post by a dude that got his account banned....that's never a good sign haha
Mega

Lol
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Curious to see how this works.
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Very sketchy. I do not recommend this. If this "poot.apk" is legit, why is it not on the playstore or on Dev host or androidfilehost or something like that?
Beware the banned user
Tapatalk 4 sucks
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Poot+?=

thanks for trying to help, but there's really no point because 1. the member you got it from is banned and 2. there are two other perfectly working methods already.

[App] Install recovery by app - Infamous Performance

I have added the Ouya to supported devices to my app - Infamous Performance. Now you don't need to connect to a computer to install a custom recovery. You have to be rooted already! Download app (here or Playstore Link then downolad the recovery.img from here or any other thread (i just renamed OuyaCWMrecovery6.0.3.2.img to recovery.img so the app will find it.) Place recovery on the internal SD (ouya storage) Install the app then scroll to tools. Click on flash recovery then navigate to your recovery.img. and install. It will install and reboot into recovery. Make sure you have a keyboard plugged in before it reboots or you won't be able to navigate in recovery. Last when you reboot out of recovery make sure to disable recovery install (it will ask you to.) Thanks to all the developers who have worked on this device, I always appreciate everyone's hard work. I am kind of retired so I won't be starting any projects on this device. Enjoy!
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All I ask is if you enjoyed the app to please 5 star it and possible leave a comment. Thanks guys!

Looking forward to trying this, I have never completed all the tweaking necessary to customize my OUYA and make it run smoothly. I keep finding old information around the net which makes it difficult, lot of outdated stuff. Thanks!

Not supported?
Hi
The app looks great! I got it to run but when I click the recovery field it says my device is not supported.
I'm currently running stock Ouya OS chupacabra with the current update.
Any ideas on what to do next to get'er running to install CWM recovery?
Thanks

Hmm. I'll have to look at the build.prop for your model. I thought I covered them all. Can you get me a screen shot of what exactly it says? Thanks man.

Jamison904 said:
Hmm. I'll have to look at the build.prop for your model. I thought I covered them all. Can you get me a screen shot of what exactly it says? Thanks man.
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Ok I should have time to get that tomorrow. But what it says Is: Ouya 1.1 device is not supported.

SpiKeTheOne said:
Ok I should have time to get that tomorrow. But what it says Is: Ouya 1.1 device is not supported.
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I cant seem to upload the shot. sorry I'll need to try later today and figure out way.

Are you using the app that is attached or the one from the playstore?

Jamison904 said:
Are you using the app that is attached or the one from the playstore?
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Got the screen shot uploaded. It's attached and not posted in full screen on the thread.
Also, I'm using the apk on this thread and not the one from the play store.

Jamison904 said:
Are you using the app that is attached or the one from the playstore?
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Hey Jamison, I attached the screen shot of what I'm getting.
I installed it the app from the playstore.
If you can fix it, I'll gladly donate.

Jamison904 said:
Hmm. I'll have to look at the build.prop for your model. I thought I covered them all. Can you get me a screen shot of what exactly it says? Thanks man.
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Hey Jamison,
whats the build prop info that its compatible with?
I'll try changing the build prop info on my Ouya to match whats compatible.
I'll use this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948558

Any progress on a fix for this app.
Thanks

SpiKeTheOne said:
Any progress on a fix for this app.
Thanks
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Jamison hasn't responded but just gotta be patient, Jamison's probably busy with life stuff of trying to update the app for the Ouya or other Android activity he's involved in.

Am I the only one that got it installed?
Thought I would just update this post instead of posting another. Question for anyone and please keep in mind I am fairly new to Android:
What is supposed to happen when you select 'Override Internal SD Path'?
Should it prompt you for something or does it just do it? I did quite a few searches and came up empty. I know it's probably self explanatory to many but not I. I am finally getting around to testing the functionality of this tool but probably not the best person for it given my limited knowledge at this point. It seems to be working on my Ouya.
I originally posted this becaus I was wondering if anyone has gotten this installed on an Ouya other than I. I came to the Ouya game really late, my primary reason for purchasing it was XBMC and to dive a little deeper into Android. While I have certainly not tested each function available in this tool I was able to get it installed without a problem and the cache cleaner appears to work. I am by no means skilled in the Android OS so there are lots of things I am still learning, not sure I would be able to tell if some of the functions work as I don't understand what they are supposed to do. I love to tweak/tinker, think that's probably common across most of the folks that visit the forums. Between running XBMC on the bedroom tv and having a little platform to play around with Android the Ouya was well worth the $50. I am on a Stock Ouya (rooted) and I used the apk that was attached to this thread, not the one from the Play Store. Just wish everything wasn't so out of date, I always get a little nervous about installing something that hasn't even been discussed in 8 - 12 months. This tool being an exception, thank you Jamison and hoping you continue to develop for these little boxes but fully understand why it would be hard to justify.

Jamison904 said:
I have added the Ouya to supported devices to my app - Infamous Performance. Now you don't need to connect to a computer to install a custom recovery. You have to be rooted already! Download app (here 'link removed' then downolad the recovery.img from here or any other thread (i just renamed OuyaCWMrecovery6.0.3.2.img to recovery.img so the app will find it.) Place recovery on the internal SD (ouya storage) Install the app then scroll to tools. Click on flash recovery then navigate to your recovery.img. and install. It will install and reboot into recovery. Make sure you have a keyboard plugged in before it reboots or you won't be able to navigate in recovery. Last when you reboot out of recovery make sure to disable recovery install (it will ask you to.) Thanks to all the developers who have worked on this device, I always appreciate everyone's hard work. I am kind of retired so I won't be starting any projects on this device. Enjoy!
All I ask is if you enjoyed the app to please 5 star it and possible leave a comment. Thanks guys!
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I posted a comment asking about a function within the app but have since answered my own questions. I still wonder:
1). Is this wofking for anyone else on an Ouya?
2). Is it somehow 'defunct' at this point or will it be further developed?
Regardless, appreciate the effort Jamison.
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I have used it on two Ouya's myself and it worked. What issue are you having? Thanks and sorry for the delay

Which other devices are supported to install recovery or kernels? I'm on htc one x.

I think I have those already. Is that the M7 or M8? I can add devices pretty easily

Doesn't install recovery nor kernels on my one x from your app

Yes. This is because I have to add support for each device. If still interested I can add it

Way to root your 4th gen amazon device !

Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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Thanks for the discovery! I'm sure it'll save a ton of people the hassle of having to downgrade and upgrade to get onto 4.5.2.
This likely also means that it'll work on the Fire HD 6 and 7.

FotixChiang said:
Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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Generic nature of this pup suggest it should also work with 4.5.4 unless Amazon has taken explicit steps to block. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. There is not a lot of western buzz around Kingroot and other mainstream boards haven't pumped it (yet). Certainly one to watch.

Davey126 said:
Generic nature of this pup suggest it should also work with 4.5.4 unless Amazon has taken explicit steps to block. It will be interesting to see how this plays out. There is not a lot of western buzz around Kingroot and other mainstream boards haven't pumped it (yet). Certainly one to watch.
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So I suggest using it only for root. then remove KingUser and install SuperSU.
Some guys will test it tonight. and you can wait for good news.

FotixChiang said:
Just for tips, a chinese APP now can root your Fire HDX8.9 (4th gen)!
although i dont like chinese apps as they always do something evil, it can root the 4th gen devices!
The name is Kingroot.
Firephone and 4th gen HDX has been tested working!
and some tips for you guys, it wont install supersu as default, but kinguser instead. you may change it with supersu.
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How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks

dk1keith said:
How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
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Wrong forum. Try here: forum.xda-developers.com/fire-tv

dk1keith said:
How can we find out how to get this to work on Amazon Fire TV? I installed it but it didn't work.
Thanks
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sorry. i dont have fire tv , so i cannot test it.
and i checked the web, but did not find any info about rooting fire TV on its official page.

支持国产
居然是国产的，吓到我了，支持国产，啪啪啪~

Got my Fire 4.5.3 King Rooted, now what?
Can I adb install a gapps package? Which one? What about a custom recovery? A Rom?

I would not recommend adb install. The steps once rooted would be the same as with 3rd gen devices. Adb install is more risky.
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wallywallywally said:
Can I adb install a gapps package? Which one? What about a custom recovery? A Rom?
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Congrats! No custom recovery on 4.x as bootloader remains locked. Keep in mind stock recovery is next to useless...careful what you do with root.

So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?

barnacker said:
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
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Why are you not able to install supersu? Errors, messages? Also, how are you confirming root access (other than kingroot saying so)?

Will this work on fOS 4.5.3 on Saturn?? I'm asking because I can't do chinese xD and I do not want to install more bloatware

XxD34THxX said:
Will this work on fOS 4.5.3 on Saturn?? I'm asking because I can't do chinese xD and I do not want to install more bloatware
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Wouldn't hurt to try.
If anything, you can just install it.

It rebooted the device at ~20% then my gut took a downward turn... Uninstalled the app.. My experience is that whenever my gut warns me, go with it. Rarely wrong...

barnacker said:
So far I have root access, but I could not install supersu and could not install gapps following this method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/kindle-fire-hdx/general/tut-disable-ota-4-5-2-install-gapps-t3043550
Copied all the files in system etc.
Looks like something is different on the fireos packaged with the 4th gen HDX, I guess that why previous gen freezes their ota or downgrade; they don't want to break it
Idea ideas ?
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I recommend you the tutorial of firephone to get supersu installed.

Can someone confirm if it is supposed to reboot?

XxD34THxX said:
Can someone confirm if it is supposed to reboot?
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You can check troubleshooting section part 4 from tutorial posted in post #17 and see if it fits your device, where OP stated something about unexpected rebooting while rooting device with simcard from specific operator with kingsroot...

Damn, looks like it won't work on Saturn... Still get a reboot after a reset

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Links
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/shield/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nvidia_Shield_(set-top_box
https://androidtv.news/
Sideloading options
Puffin TV Browser
https://www.puppetmaster.tv/SIDELOADTAG
https://androidtv.news/2016/10/running-list-sideloadtag-tags/
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackspruce.gloo
https://www.apkmirror.com/?post_type=app_release&searchtype=apk&page=4&s=android+tv

Spilt screen
https://www.xda-developers.com/enable-split-screen-nvidia-shield-tv/

Android pie upgrade
https://9to5google.com/2019/07/31/shield-tv-android-pie-update/
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Hello. I have a Shield-TV, rooted with Lollipop Rom... How can i Upgrade to the actual Android TV?

Noob question:
What are the real differences between developerOS versions and regular?
I would want to be able to use the shield without logging in with a google account and I have heard that you can start/login to the shield without using a google account, since I have none and dont want one.

Hi everybody,
Maybe a very dumb question, Noob here, Sorry.
Is it possible to install Youtube Vanced on the Nvidia Shield TV Pro 16GB ?
I apologize if am incorrect in asking it here. But if someone has a answer for me I would be very grateful.

Singels said:
Hi everybody,
Maybe a very dumb question, Noob here, Sorry.
Is it possible to install Youtube Vanced on the Nvidia Shield TV Pro 16GB ?
I apologize if am incorrect in asking it here. But if someone has a answer for me I would be very grateful.
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Yes you can

Hi there, I have a nVidia Shield 2015 (P2571) which I rarely used. Now that I'm starting to use it more for streaming media playback I noticed it keeps disconnecting from WiFi. I've done a search online and found it's a common issue with no real fixes, just wondered if anyone knows of a solution?
Thanks in advance.

Hey guyz! I have a problem with my 2017 Shield (not pro version). Here is the thing: i pair the controller or the remote it connects works for 30 second sometimes less sometimes a littlebit more then just simply disconnects. I did a hard reset, tried 3 shield controllers and 2 shield remotes, same problem exists. I tried with shield remote app from playstore, it works perfectly, the shield keeps forgetting only the original shield controllers-remotes. Does anyone else faced this issue, and possibly having a solution for it? Thank You!

What's the best way to grant apps root access? I just bought a 2015 Shield Pro 500Gb P2571 with the intention of using a handful of apps that require root - AdAway, AFWall+, etc. - and assumed the functionality would be built into the dev_rooted recovery roms (I'm on 8.0.1 now), but instead, the apps are just immediately denied root. Patching and flashing the ROM's recovery.img with Magisk 23 doesn't change anything - flashes successfully, but no change in app behavior. The "Installed" field in Magisk Manager still reads "N/A"
I'm probably missing something simple. If you're rooted and can use such apps (or any user apps which require root), can you please post your firmware and process? TIA

how different is android tv / shield os from a stock android os? I'm having trouble getting my shield setup using an L2TP vpn connection so it can hit my local network without needing to expose plex to the internet but doesn't seem like that's a setting that's supported on android tv / shield?
Is there a way that I can install the service via command line so I can the standard android vpn settings? My vpn functions how i want on my pixel and tab just trying to figure out shield.

Not quite a noob but most of the discussions here are frankly over my head. Not sure if I am posting in the right place but I would be grateful for any help with my issue. I have a 2015 Shield with launcher ('Launch on Boot') that starts Kodi. After updating recently the launcher has stopped working. I really miss this and have been trying to find a solution but if I understand correctly, this is no longer possible. Is that correct? Is there really no way to launch an app on boot? I don''t understand why this very useful feature is no longer available. From what I have seen, I am not the only one who misses this. Can anyone provide more information?

Also flashing the ROM's recovery.img with Magisk 23 doesn't change anything - flashes successfully, but no change in prime check app behavior.

Noob Question!
I was gifted a 2015 Nvidia Shield TV Pro that was never used, so when I turn it on it gets stuck forever asking for my google login and won't proceed (like this thread here).
I can access the fastboot menu on the unit, and I've installed the PC drivers - BUT
When I open command and type "adb devices" it shows no devices connected.
I'm TOLD this is because I need to activate USB debugging on the unit, but how can I toggle on the USB debugging if I can't get past the google sign-in for a first-time set up?
Am I approaching this wrong?
PLEASE help!

How do I find out what codename/model name I have?
I want to flash my device with https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/foster/#supported-models . The hardware model says: P2897 on the bottom of my device. I can't seem to find its codename from that.
I purchased the shield on Feb 2, 2021, from amazon https://www.amazon.com/NVIDIA-Shield-Android-Streaming-Performance/dp/B07YP9FBMM

Unable to pick up STV with USB-a to USB-a cable on 3 separate windows devices. After putting the STV into dev mode and enabling USB debugging, I put my cable in the furthest USB port and put the other end into my computer. No windows "connected device" noise is made, as well as no device resembling what could be the STV in device manager. I know that both the cable and the ports on the STV and computer work because I get the SMARTLINK device pop-up when disabling USB debugging. I can't even use the Nvdia provided drivers for the STV, because there is no device to apply the driver to. What is the problem here?
Side note: I was able to ADB into the STV via my local network (network debugging) and put it into fastboot, but then had nothing to do since I couldn't get the device to do anything over the network while in fastboot. This is now not working at all and I am not entirely sure why.
All help is very much appreciated and if you need any more information please just let me know.
Thanks!