I have the 2017 Shield.
I have used BBCIplayer in the US on many Android devices over the years. I usually install from apk or a British Google Play account, and then use a smart DNS service (smart DNS sends the proper signals through a VPN so the BBC server sees me as being in the UK, but the actual video is not sent through the VPN. Except for the limited purpose, the device has a US ip address.)
For every device except the Shield, once the Iplayer app is installed, it stays installed and visible.
The Shield has its own Nvidia made version of Iplayer (the regular version does not work with Google TV.) I installed this once from the Google Play store with a UK Google Play account. It worked fine, then disappeared after a while. I can now get it to work by using a copy of the Nvidia Iplayer apk that I downloaded from the internet - I click on the apk in file manager and then click on the "market" option rather than the "install" option. I am then given a screen where I can "enable" the Iplayer, and it then appears again as a usable app.
If I go into settings when the app is enabled it shows as a system app, rather than a downloaded app (as does the proprietary version of the Amazon video player.)
One of the reasons that I like Android is that it has less of the "big brothery" stuff than IOS (or a Roku, for that matter.) So it pisses me off that the device I paid for is actively frustrating my watching what I want to watch with an app which is on the machine. I'm not saying that Nvidia should be providing me with a VPN connection, but on the other hand it shouldn't be actively blocking me from what I want to do.
Short of hooking up to a VPN 24/7,any ideas as to how to stop this disabling of the app?
I want to try this.. Brit now in Germany. I installed express vpn on my shield but didn't look for iplayer yet.
I assumed I would need vpn set to UK all the time I wish to use BBC then disconnect vpn for normal use.
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From Nvidia :
The BBC iPlayer app is only available inside the UK. If you are not located in that location or have recently moved out of the UK then the app will no longer be available from the main menu of SHIELD Android TV.
If you are located in the UK, please ensure that Location Services is enabled. To do so, navigate to the Settings menu and then into the Personal->Location menu and ensure it is enabled.
If you prefer not to use Location Services, please ensure that the device language selection is set to "English (United Kingdom) (GB)". To do so, navigate to the Settings menu and then into the Preferences->Language menu and select the language from the list.
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so:
Disabled Location
Set English UK Language
Reboot
Enjoy
Tested
install kodi then install the iplayer plugin
afgok said:
install kodi then install the iplayer plugin
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if you are outside the UK it still won't work without VPN - at least not from Germany
shaunydub said:
if you are outside the UK it still won't work without VPN - at least not from Germany
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read the OP its pretty obvious he is using vpn hes in the USA what he wants is a work around for the app being disabled because its not licesensed for use outside the UK hence my post:good:
Hi, after battling with the same issue for some time on the 2015 shield, I've been able to work out a solution;
I've posted the solution up here;
https://forums.geforce.com/default/topic/1011733/shield-tv/how-to-fix-the-disappearing-bbc-iplayer-app-for-out-of-region-/
In-case it gets taken down for any reason, the solution is to extract out the APK of the iplayer system app (using ES file explorer on the shield TV), then pull the resulting APK into "APK Editor Pro" and then modify the app name and package name to create a new APK (making sure the package name doesn't have iplayer in it) and then sideload it onto the shield TV.
This way when the shield is booted, only the inbuilt iplayer app is disabled, but not the modified cloned app.
I expect this same process to work with many other inbuilt apps on the shield TV that might be disabling out of region.
Hope this helps someone!
Hi Watsonash, I scanned the apk you've kindly shared for the disappearing iplayer & it's infected with malware; I checked it with both VirusTotal and NVISO APKScan...
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Hi Watsonash, I scanned the apk you've kindly shared for the disappearing iplayer & it's infected with malware; I checked it with both VirusTotal and NVISO APKScan...
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hi, those products must be reporting false positives. As said I simply used "APK Editor Pro" to change the information, so unless this in injecting malware (which I'd say is most definitely not the case). I described the process so there is nothing stopping you from taking the exact same approach yourself and generating the modified apk yourself. I just installed Virustotal and it said the apk simply wasn't in its database (which is correct as APK Editor Pro has to resign the app as part of the packaging process).
Hi Watsonash, I aplogize, I should have clarified in my original comment that I didn't think you were purposely putting that apk out there with malware; I was just trying to be brief in my comment, which isn't something that comes naturally, as you'll see... My reasons for posting were to let you know that a scan dectected malware so you could look into why that was & fix it - that being said, every day is a new school day for me, because I wasn't aware of the false positive thing until you mentioned it. Now I understand that it's not something that you can"fix"and it isn't likely infected. I don't know how to modify anything - the only knowledge I have is knowing where to look to find clever people like you who do the work to fix annoying issues like the iplayer disappearing. I am eternally grateful for people like you who figure these things out for people like me & to have learned something new about the false positive issue; I was stupidly thinking that since two different websites showed positives that something was there, but now that I've read into a bit, I've clued in that the majority of the actual antivirus programs on both sites marked it clear. I see now that there are many variables taken into account when these programs come up with a result that doesn't look good.
Again, I apologize; this is why I usually just read & then research & never post comments - I should stick to doing that! Thank you for figuring out this fix; it's very much appreciated!
ronwi2 said:
I have the 2017 Shield.
I have used BBC Iplayer in the US on many Android devices over the years. I usually install from apk or a British Google Play account, and then use a smart DNS service (smart DNS sends the proper signals through a VPN so the BBC server sees me as being in the UK, but the actual video is not sent through the VPN. Except for the limited purpose, the device has a US ip address.)
For every device except the Shield, once the Iplayer app is installed, it stays installed and visible.
The Shield has its own Nvidia made version of Iplayer (the regular version does not work with Google TV.) I installed this once from the Google Play store with a UK Google Play account. It worked fine, then disappeared after a while. I can now get it to work by using a copy of the Nvidia Iplayer apk that I downloaded from the internet - I click on the apk in file manager and then click on the "market" option rather than the "install" option. I am then given a screen where I can "enable" the Iplayer, and it then appears again as a usable app.
If I go into settings when the app is enabled it shows as a system app, rather than a downloaded app (as does the proprietary version of the Amazon video player.)
One of the reasons that I like Android is that it has less of the "big brothery" stuff than IOS (or a Roku, for that matter.) So it pisses me off that the device I paid for is actively frustrating my watching what I want to watch with an app which is on the machine. I'm not saying that Nvidia should be providing me with a VPN connection, but on the other hand it shouldn't be actively blocking me from what I want to do.
Short of hooking up to a VPN 24/7,any ideas as to how to stop this disabling of the app?
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Sorry for bringing up an old topic. Anyone use smart dns for BBC iPlayer on smart TV?
I want to stream it to my TV without VPN. Also how to install BBC iPlayer application to smart TV if iam outside UK now?
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After much struggling I have finally managed to put together all the info from different websites and found a working solution to get BBC's iPlayer working on my Kindle Fire HD in the USA. I will lay it out for you. (This is one of my first tutorial's so go easy on me)
I used a rooted Kindle Fire HD but apparently there is a way to do it with sideloading BBC iPlayer and orbot but I believe this requires a developers kit. I'll put those instructions on the bottom. **
Rooted way ->
1. Root Kindle Fire HD
2. Download http://www.torproject.org/dist/android/alpha-orbot-latest.apk
3. Install and grant super user access. Then set it up to be applied to the application you want.
4. You need to set the Exit Node correctly. Many places say just use {GB} as your exit node. However, this does not work for me. First, go to this site -> http://proxy.org/tor.shtml and find the Server Name of a United Kingdom server with an Exit Node. Copy down the name of the server.
5. In Orbot go to Node Configuration, in Exit Nodes type in the exit nodes separated by a comma. For example if the server names are bigUk1 and Doctorwho then enter in: bigUk1,Doctorwho
6. Select Strict Nodes only (This is important, it should only use the specified nodes)
7. start orbot then restart the device. (restarting is important, this is what enabled it to work for me.)
8. Install Flash Player - nice tutorial and updated links here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1774336
9. Download BBC iPlayer apk. http://www58.zippyshare.com/v/36125579/file.html
10. Once everything is installed Restart your device.
11. Wait for boot processes to load and open Orbot before doing anything. Make sure it is on and working and verify your exit nodes and options are still there.
12. Check to see if Orbot is working with this link. http://torcheck.xenobite.eu/index.php (open in your favorite Kindle Browser, I use Dolphin Beta, also if you are using dolphin it is flash friendly and you can even just go to BBC iPlayer and check to see if that is working too, make sure Dolphin is in Desktop mode in User Agent settings)
At this step you should see "Your IP is identified to be a Tor-EXIT. with Your Geolocation as GB. If this is the case then it should work!
13. Next Run BBC iPlayer and Enjoy! (I recommend watching Ripper Street and Doctor Who)
Note: Following a website recommendation, (you may not need this) After installing Orbot I changed the torcc file in /data/data/org.torproject.android/app_bin/torrc to have this at the very last lines. (not sure if this is necessary)
StrictExitNodes 1
exitnodes <list of the names you found in step 2 separated by commas>
An example of the second line above would be:
exitnodes anonion,anotherlink,colinwillsdorkyahoo
Save the file and exit notepad.
**Non-Rooted Kindle version (much easier to just use rooted version, FYI) I have not verified this works, but this makes sense. I thought I would provide the information as I found it during my search and it could be helpful to someone.
I figured out how to deploy Orbot with a custom torrc file, without having to rebuild Orbot from source, and without needing a rooted phone:
1. Download the latest Orbot apk file.
2. Open/extract the apk (it's really just a zip file with a different file extension) with your favorite zip utility.
3. Remove the META-INF folder from the apk.
4. Open the torrc file in the assets/ folder and modify it as you like.
5. Zip it all back up again.
6. Sign the .apk file using keytool and jarsigner according to the instructions at this URL: http://developer.android.com/guide/publishing/app-signing.html#cert
7. Copy to phone and install.
Works like a charm. Tested by specifying strict exitnodes and am now successfully watching the BBC iPlayer on my phone even though I'm in the UK.
You can't edit the torrc on the fly or without reinstalling Orbot using this method, but you don't need a rooted phone and you don't risk getting your torrc file overwritten by the old "default" one by Orbot.
Found here: https://blog.torproject.org/blog/tor-android
Update #1: This tutorial can also be used for many things besides BBC iPlayer. I forget most people don't live in the USA. Probably better than BBC iPlayer for most people is free Hulu Access. Just install Orbot and search for USA with an exit node, note the server names of those then input them. Download Flash and Dolphin browser, then use Hulu from the Dolphin Browser. Untested as of yet because I live in the USA but I can more or less guarantee this will work, seeing as it worked for me with the picky BBC iPlayer. I am sure there are many more cool things like Hulu that can only be seen inside the USA so let me know what you find!
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bbanghyung,
Good job, great step-by-step instructions. I think you did a great job
for your first time. Keep up the good work! Also, welcome to the XDA
Community, you will be an asset to us all.
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bbanghyung,
Good job, great step-by-step instructions. I think you did a great job
for your first time. Keep up the good work! Also, welcome to the XDA
Community, you will be an asset to us all.
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Thanks. I just edited the post.
For Mods: I believe many of the users on XDA live outside the USA. This post would be very useful for anyone who wishes to view restricted USA content such as Hulu. This post should be stickied on the forum thread but with a different title along the lines of being able to view Hulu outside the USA. People who might utilize it for non Hulu sites would catch the drift if they see Hulu I think.
Works like a charm. Thank you!
works great, thanks
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Works flawlessly. Thanks!
Ran into a few problems. Firstly, the link to the BBC Iplayer apk is down. I found another copy (google search) and i'm fairly certain its the same copy. I was able to get Orbot up and running, tested and all. However, when i click on bbc iplayer it takes me to the browser (i'm going to assume its not a stand alone player). I used Dolphin to open it and it'd take me to the iplayer website. When I tried to open any video though, it'd tell me that I needed to download the BBC Media player from market and once I clicked okay, it'd take me to the market (not amazon's, but google play). On their, it wouldn't allow me to download the App, saying that it isn't available in my region. I'm assuming this is because i've either used a messed up copy of bbc iplayer that i'm going through all this or that market isn't running through the proxy properly. Ideas?
Hi undied, I'm away from my computer right now but when I get back I'll upload the bbc iplayer apk I used. Sounds like your running into some issues with the iplayer apk you used. The one I had was standalone. Although I'm confused why the website asks for the app. I think your viewing bbc's website in mobile view. You'll need to go into settings and have dolphin set as a desktop user agent. That should fix the problem of using iplayer in dolphin. Let me know if that works and when I get home I'll upload the file.
linky
undied said:
Ran into a few problems. Firstly, the link to the BBC Iplayer apk is down. I found another copy (google search) and i'm fairly certain its the same copy. I was able to get Orbot up and running, tested and all. However, when i click on bbc iplayer it takes me to the browser (i'm going to assume its not a stand alone player). I used Dolphin to open it and it'd take me to the iplayer website. When I tried to open any video though, it'd tell me that I needed to download the BBC Media player from market and once I clicked okay, it'd take me to the market (not amazon's, but google play). On their, it wouldn't allow me to download the App, saying that it isn't available in my region. I'm assuming this is because i've either used a messed up copy of bbc iplayer that i'm going through all this or that market isn't running through the proxy properly. Ideas?
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I updated the link to the BBC iPlayer apk in the tutorial. Also I'll drop the link her for everyone.
http://www58.zippyshare.com/v/36125579/file.html
Not Enough for Hulu
bbanghyung said:
Untested as of yet because I live in the USA but I can more or less guarantee this will work, seeing as it worked for me with the picky BBC iPlayer.
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Hulu checks more than your geolocation--they also check the user agent associated with your Flash plug-in. No matter what user agent your browser broadcasts, Hulu won't believe you're at a computer unless you mod the file libflashplayer.so.
There is a script called Flashex 2.05 (thanks to NoSudo) that re-hacks libflashplayer.so when Flash over-writes the tampered version.
If you are on Android 4.1 it looks like there is a separate solution for any version after 4.0.4.
I use Flashex but it seems Vgeezy has modded the Hulu Plus apk so that no root or script handling is necessary.
bbanghyung said:
This post should be stickied on the forum thread but with a different title along the lines of being able to view Hulu outside the USA.
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Ashish Mundhra has a posted a complete guide to Hulu on mobile outside the US at Guiding Tech.
Noob in need of some help!
I'm a super noob to tor/orbot (and other like things) and I'm hoping you might be able to provide a more in-depth step-by-step (pictures:fingers-crossed: would be nice) guide of everything that needs to be changed/added/left alone in orbot and where/how to locate each in orbot?
I'll be very greatful so forgive my noobness and thanks in advanced :fingers-crossed:
Topaz
Work on my LG P705
Finally, instead of desperating trying HULU and NETFLIX. I decide to try this and it works for my LG P705
Thank You so much
but I have some problems in streaming, It can't play properly. Is it beacuse my internet connection?
But the streaming fo radio is very good
I also use orbot for Pandora
Hi,
Wondering if anybody has an idea on how apps will work outside US?
For example, I have Amazon Fire TV between Brasil and other Latam countries while traveling. I see different content on netflix. Lately Netflix is uninstalled even while on Brasil...sucks...but using my XPeria Z seems have no problem or while using my PC...
So would this box also be a pain in the ass if I am traveler? I can handle the limitation of some content but not the exclusion at all. Now I have a FireTV ready to go to trash can...don't wanna waste money again.
Thanks!
Limitations
Yes. House of cards is not available in Austria. Just as an example.
cavagnaro said:
Hi,
Wondering if anybody has an idea on how apps will work outside US?
For example, I have Amazon Fire TV between Brasil and other Latam countries while traveling. I see different content on netflix. Lately Netflix is uninstalled even while on Brasil...sucks...but using my XPeria Z seems have no problem or while using my PC...
So would this box also be a pain in the ass if I am traveler? I can handle the limitation of some content but not the exclusion at all. Now I have a FireTV ready to go to trash can...don't wanna waste money again.
Thanks!
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Yes. House of cards is not available in Austria. Just as an example.
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Oh, I know the limitation of content, but not whole app. I mean, the apk can't be installed on my device with current address of Brazil, if I change to US then yes it installs...
I assume it'll be no different than the Chromecast, Roku3, etc. If you subscribe to a DNS service that provides US termination (unblock US, adfreetime, etc) and put those provided DNS addresses either in the Nexus Player (if that'll be an option, we'll have to wait and see) or directly in your router, you'll be able to receive US content. The Roku3 doesn't support changing its DNS server addresses but using the router to do so works a treat. Even better, if you have a higher end router with custom firmware you can redirect only specific web services to use those US DNS services via dnsmasq, such as netflix, hulu plus, cbs, etc, while keeping the majority of your DNS traffic with your normal local ISP or public DNS anonymizing services.
The issue that I have seen is that you can no longer get the US version of google play. It seems like they use multiple things now to determine which version of the play store you will get. Shipping address on your wallet account. Country of the credit card you use with google wallet. Your phone location, etc... It doesn't even matter if you opened your google account in the USA and then moved elsewhere (like I did) you will still get your own countries play store. I can't even get to the USA google play over VPN.
This is one thread where I found some people talking about it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169261
Basically, your experience outside of the USA won't be great. I have a NP living outside of the USA and I don't see many apps at all on the play store. Obviously, apps like netflix, hulu, and vevo aren't there. I have sideloaded netflix and that is working, but now I will have to rely on someone to post the apk file when there is an app update. Personally, I would like to see the apps available in any version of the play store. You still need some sort of DNS service that will give you access to things like netflix and hulu. I suppose this is what they are trying to prevent by making certain apps region based on google play.
The main reason I bought NP was because of Plex. While I do like my roku 3 I prefer the plex interface on NP.
Overall, I would say not to bother with NP. It's a VERY unfinished piece of kit. Typical of google to release a beta product as "final". I haven't even been able to connect to 5.0ghz on wi-fi even though it sees that radio on my router just fine. Wi-fi drops out occasionally on 2.4ghz even though the NP sits right next to the router. Recommendations are a mess. Voice search is pretty cool (especially nice to use in Plex!)
If I compare the NP to roku 3. I would say go with the roku. The only drawback on roku is the outdated UI. Other than that it is a much more solid device when compared to NP.
I will be keeping my NP and hoping that they can solve some of the issues it has via software updates, but I suspect that I will wind up getting some other android TV device as better ones come out.
I have NP outside US in Central Europe and here are my experience after a week
when I use my local google account, I dont see netflix/hulu etc in store so I had to create new US google account. It is easy to add/remove accounts in NP so I put there my US account, install netflix app and then switched back to my europe account. With US DNS I can use US services and I have US content there.
So there is no problem to get apps allowed only for US market, but may be a issue with their content.
cavagnaro said:
Hi,
Wondering if anybody has an idea on how apps will work outside US?
For example, I have Amazon Fire TV between Brasil and other Latam countries while traveling. I see different content on netflix. Lately Netflix is uninstalled even while on Brasil...sucks...but using my XPeria Z seems have no problem or while using my PC...
So would this box also be a pain in the ass if I am traveler? I can handle the limitation of some content but not the exclusion at all. Now I have a FireTV ready to go to trash can...don't wanna waste money again.
Thanks!
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I'm using it in a country where Netflix is available (France), the app does appear in the Play Store, I can install it and view content available in my country.
Bejbe01 said:
I have NP outside US in Central Europe and here are my experience after a week
when I use my local google account, I dont see netflix/hulu etc in store so I had to create new US google account. It is easy to add/remove accounts in NP so I put there my US account, install netflix app and then switched back to my europe account. With US DNS I can use US services and I have US content there.
So there is no problem to get apps allowed only for US market, but may be a issue with their content.
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How did you create a US google account exactly? I am asking because I am from the USA, but living in another country and even when I log into the NP with my "alternate" google account that has a US address I am still not given access to the US play store on the NP.
I just login to US vpn, open gmail and create new account...there select US country and thats all
I'm planning to buy nexus player while I'm in U.S.
Can I access it in India? Or is there any limitation on it??
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My nook Simple Touch is rooted used NookManager however I do not get network connectivity on third party apps.
The built in B&N apps and the browser work but the Amazon appstore and any sideloaded apps cannot connect to the internet.
I have even tried installing these apps to the system but that makes no difference.
Any help fixing this problem would be appreciated.
Thanks.
I've since installed the stock android 2.1 email application and that works fine. Confused as to why only these applications have a data connection but other third party ones don't.
tomb20 said:
I've since installed the stock android 2.1 email application and that works fine. Confused as to why only these applications have a data connection but other third party ones don't.
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That seems kind of bizarre. If you don't have too much installed at this point I think maybe you should use NookManager to restore to factory and try the rooting process again after re-registering the device. Some subtle but vital piece of information is missing.
I have developed the same problem earlier this month. The Amazon Appstore only allows me to see apps I have previously installed. App searches on Amazon fail with a network connectivity problem.
I understand that postcode or phone number security questions have been recently introduced to the appstore login. Can anyone confirm that they can still access the appstore on a NookManager-rooted Nook?
I've just used NookManager's rescue option to successfully restore a year-old Nook image but the problem remains. The Opera Mobile browser opens but fails with an "Internal Service Failure" because the Amazon Appstore is inaccessible. ColorNotes does the same. Several other Amazon apps continue to work fine. Can I, perhaps, find a compatible browser and note app from Google Play and ignore Amazon altogether?
I guess I may have to do a factory rest, but I'll loose all my apps customization. Does a reset ensure the problem will cease?
I began to have trouble with the version of the Amazon App Store that comes with NookManager in short order after rooting some years back. Apps from the store (like Opera Mobile) were cranky and I would get random error messages about the App Store and its problems while reading or doing something else. I finally got rid of it and searched for app sources elsewhere.
I've attached a generic copy of Opera Mobile below. Works great for me although I found that altering the UAString gives better discrimination of sites that offer simpler mobile versions.
I suspect other connectivity issues are due to the Amazon App Store problems as you describe them.
nmyshkin said:
I've attached a generic copy of Opera Mobile below. Works great for me although I found that altering the UAString gives better discrimination of sites that offer simpler mobile versions.
I suspect other connectivity issues are due to the Amazon App Store problems as you describe them.
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Your generic Opera Mobile works fine once I realized that, for installation, apps like this need to be moved to /system/app and run! I now realize that my early attempts to replace the Amazon version had failed for the same reason. Amazon appstore is no longer a problem, so I thank you.
As for the UAString, I generally prefer desktop view to mobile view, because it's more comprehensive. I'm still hunting for a generic ColorNotes but that matters little.
Joydeck said:
Your generic Opera Mobile works fine once I realized that, for installation, apps like this need to be moved to /system/app and run! I now realize that my early attempts to replace the Amazon version had failed for the same reason. Amazon appstore is no longer a problem, so I thank you.
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Not sure why your Opera needs to be in the /system/app folder to run properly. Mine is in /data/app and works just fine, but the main thing is that you got it working for you!
Hello!
In light of the recent blocking of YouTube on Amazon devices by Google I have put together a list of steps to install Google Play Services and the Android TV suite of Google applications without root. In addition the Android TV YouTube app can view paid content (movies, TV shows, etc)!
This was tested on a Fire TV Stick 2.
Newer versions of these applications may work unless otherwise noted (but have not been tested obviously).
APKS:
Google Play Store (Android TV Version) (com.android.vending_8.5.39.W-xhdpi_8_PR_178322352-80853968_minAPI21)
Google Play Services (com.google.android.gms_11.9.75_230-182402865) [DO NOT USE THE ATV VERSION]
Google Accounts Manager (com.google.android.gsf.login_4.4.4-1227136-19)
- The KitKat (4.4.4) targeting branch is the only one to support Fire TV. - Other branches will crash (5.x, 6.x)
Gmail 5.6 (com.google.android.gm-5.6.102685581.release-56008676)
- Newer versions may work but have stability issues and will crash or fail frequently.
YouTube (com.google.android.youtube.tv_1.3.11-10311100) [OPTIONAL]
- Unfortunately the latest 2.x series utilizes an unknown, odd method of signing into Google accounts (not system standard) and I have not been able to get it to work. If you don't mind the cookie-cutter Android TV video app style of the 1.x series it works perfectly (update: actually, live videos don't work)! I suspect the 2.x breakage results from Google adapting their web version (youtube.com/tv) instead of making a native app. [UPDATE] You can install the 2.x series AFTER you login on the 1.x series and you will remain logged in. However, the 2.x series has several issues. Mainly purchases are not playable and it crashes occasionally.
Google Play Movies & TV (com.google.android.videos_3.28.14-tv-32800144) [OPTIONAL]
Google Play Music (com.google.android.music_8.5.6561-3.Y-65613) [OPTIONAL]
Instructions:
1. Install Google Play Services
- Open this once!
2. Install Google Play Store (Android TV)
3. Install Google Accounts Manager
4. Install Gmail
5. Open Gmail
6. Add a Google Account
- This interface is navigable with the remote but easier with a cursor app/mouse.
- If you can't navigate the interface repeatedly press up and down until a shadow appears around the button.
7. All installed Google Apps should now recognize your account has been added.
There you have it!
You should now have access to all the Google content you've been missing, Play Services to allow side loading, and YouTube free of any nasty blocking by Google or Amazon
Credits: Thanks to Moose200 and AFTV News for locating the functioning Google Accounts Manager version.
Instead of of putting all these apps on your fire tv 2 just download an app called 'SMART YOUTUBE TV' and sideload it to the device ..the best thing about it is there are no ads..
atlkidz said:
Instead of of putting all these apps on your fire tv 2 just download an app called 'SMART YOUTUBE TV' and sideload it to the device ..the best thing about it is there are no ads..
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The goal of this guide is to get access to the official Google applications. The official YouTube app allows you to view paid purchases which is not possible with simple wrapper applications. While I prefer to entrust my Google account to official sources, you are welcome to suggest alternative third party applications in another thread.
Tried this on my Fire TV 3, no luck. Sad.
Trying this now on my 1st gen fTV and it would be GREAT to get the google apps working - particularly Music, Movies, & TV.
- play services failed on the first install but working on the second attempt.
- gmail interface was very tricky. It kept looping back to the first screen if I didn't arrow down quickly to select "existing account".
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1) Youtube works but I can't cast to it from my laptop or phone. It doesn't show as an option.
2) Play Movies/TV starts movies but only the audio plays. Trailers play fine though. I only have problems with content I've purchased.
3) Play Music doesn't show "stations". I works great with my library of uploaded music but none of the streaming content works.
I guess the intent was to get Youtube to work so anything else is a bonus.
Thanks for this guide and the links to the working apks.
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One other thing that really isn't a fault of this guide but only you install PlayMusic it stays live in the back ground and grabs every press of the play/pause button on the remote. It doesn't matter what app you're in, if you press play/paus Google starts playing. Even if you are trying to reboot your fTV Playmusic jumps in there.
rcrh said:
Trying this now on my 1st gen fTV and it would be GREAT to get the google apps working - particularly Music, Movies, & TV.
- play services failed on the first install but working on the second attempt.
- gmail interface was very tricky. It kept looping back to the first screen if I didn't arrow down quickly to select "existing account".
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1) Youtube works but I can't cast to it from my laptop or phone. It doesn't show as an option.
2) Play Movies/TV starts movies but only the audio plays. Trailers play fine though. I only have problems with content I've purchased.
3) Play Music doesn't show "stations". I works great with my library of uploaded music but none of the streaming content works.
I guess the intent was to get Youtube to work so anything else is a bonus.
Thanks for this guide and the links to the working apks.
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One other thing that really isn't a fault of this guide but only you install PlayMusic it stays live in the back ground and grabs every press of the play/pause button on the remote. It doesn't matter what app you're in, if you press play/paus Google starts playing. Even if you are trying to reboot your fTV Playmusic jumps in there.
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Thanks for the feedback!
- Occasional failure is to be expected
- I'll look into casting, I'm assuming there is likely a missing library/application that the Android TV version depends on.
- Does purchased content still work in YouTube? On a 2nd Gen Stick I have (frankly) astounding video playback in Play Movies. I'll see if I can play around with this on my old 1st gen and see if another APK version works better.
- I'll also look into Gmail (it is the most stable on 2nd gen, but 1st gen might have some quirks that would necessitate a different version)
- On my FTV if the music is paused in the app it won't continue to run in the background, I'll see if my 1st gen stick operates like yours does.
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Thanks for the feedback!
- Occasional failure is to be expected
- I'll look into casting, I'm assuming there is likely a missing library/application that the Android TV version depends on.
- Does purchased content still work in YouTube? On a 2nd Gen Stick I have (frankly) astounding video playback in Play Movies. I'll see if I can play around with this on my old 1st gen and see if another APK version works better.
- I'll also look into Gmail (it is the most stable on 2nd gen, but 1st gen might have some quirks that would necessitate a different version)
- On my FTV if the music is paused in the app it won't continue to run in the background, I'll see if my 1st gen stick operates like yours does.
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- wow, I didn't know Play purchases could be viewed in Youtube. And yes they work there. FANTASTIC!
- gmail mail isn't an issue. I was able to get through it. I'm assuming it's used just to get an account set up.
- To be clear the behavior for playmusic is: pause music, exit the app, hit play button, music resumes. This happens even if you're in another app that uses the play button.
Let me know if I can provide any additional info. BTW, I'm looking at YoutubeTV and it seems to also work with this set of playservice apks.
I can confim it works! Play store doesn't work of course, but you can use any playservices-dependent app with no issues. You can use yalp store as a replacement. Gmail app can be unistalled after you added the account if you want, it still works. Thanks a lot
Thank you it worked with me.
I need a working version of Youtube TV app for AFS. I tried phones app but couldn't locate the location of the device. I could not make pass the location check.
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Thank you it worked with me.
I need a working version of Youtube TV app for AFS. I tried phones app but couldn't locate the location of the device. I could not make pass the location check.
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You can use the old version, still works fine
Anybody get it to work on FTV 3 ? Thanks.
mijorus said:
You can use the old version, still works fine
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Could you please provide me with the a link for it?
alsatea said:
Could you please provide me with the a link for it?
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bit.ly/oldfiretvyoutube
mijorus said:
bit.ly/oldfiretvyoutube
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Thank you but I need YouTube TV Live app not YouTube.
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Thank you but I need YouTube TV Live app not YouTube.
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You mean the paid subscription to watch TV steams? Cause there is not that service in my country, I can't help you.
Hey, thanks for posting this method. got a 2nd gen AFTV and been looking online for a few days now and this was the first method that worked, but... like someone else here I can't cast from my phone/laptop. the devices won't see it. I looked everywhere in the app, I'm signed in, but there doesn't seem to be an option to give me a link code. if anyone can figure this out, please let us know. thanks!
Updated the 1.x version of YouTube with the latest 2.x version and remained signed in. got a code and now I'm able to cast to it from my phone. I've not tried live videos or purchased content. For regular uploaded videos it seems to be working fine.
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Hey, thanks for posting this method. got a 2nd gen AFTV and been looking online for a few days now and this was the first method that worked, but... like someone else here I can't cast from my phone/laptop. the devices won't see it. I looked everywhere in the app, I'm signed in, but there doesn't seem to be an option to give me a link code. if anyone can figure this out, please let us know. thanks!
Updated the 1.x version of YouTube with the latest 2.x version and remained signed in. got a code and now I'm able to cast to it from my phone.
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Thanks for the hint! Now its working ;D
I find it odd that the version doesn't match the code name. Version is 5.1.1 but code name is Kit Kat version did Amazon seriously just make a device with a chopped up firmware?
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I find it odd that the version doesn't match the code name. Version is 5.1.1 but code name is Kit Kat version did Amazon seriously just make a device with a chopped up firmware?
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Amazon's Fire OS is Android Lollipop with only *some* of Android TV's systems and no Google APIs. As a result Google apps tend to be finicky on it and generally the older you go for a Google app the less features they depend on (or expect) and thus they're more likely to work.
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Amazon's Fire OS is Android Lollipop with only *some* of Android TV's systems and no Google APIs. As a result Google apps tend to be finicky on it and generally the older you go for a Google app the less features they depend on (or expect) and thus they're more likely to work.
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Really what it comes down to is Amazon wants their market place to be used for purchasing and can't blame them for wanting to make money.
Welcome to the most extensive AT&T TV (formerly DirecTV Now) and Fire TV repository thread.
Over the last few years I have gathered various AT&T/DirecTV Now apks and other Fire TV apks.
My plan is to continue uploading the latest AT&T TV apk files and various Fire TV apps until they are officially available on the Shield TV.
Feel free to comment and request any Fire TV apks that I have not uploaded , I'll do my best to keep the apps up-to-date.
Since it's time consuming I may not update the less popular apps frequently. Unless someone requests it.
I want to thank anyone that contributed to the previous thread. Please continue to post any questions or issues you guys have .
Please read the FAQ some of your questions may already be answered.
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IMPORTANT INFOThe DTV Stream FireTV apk files no longer work on the Shield TV and various Android/Google TV devices.You will need to sideload the latest mobile apk file and install the icon apk from my mediafire link*** For future updates makes sure you just download the latest version from apkmirror ARM64-v8a if you have a Shield TV or ARM-v7a release if you have another Google/Android TV Device . ***Mobile APK ARM64-v8a
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Icon APK
***For Android TV devices to install icon press + on home screen and add Direct TV Stream. On Google TV devices icon while automatically show up on home screen once APK file is installed***
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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.
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I have decide to release multiple versions of each released, please pick the best one for your device and needs.
*** Icon fix applied to HBR and Modified versions of app, untouched apps have zoomed icon. ***
Original Amazon APKs : Apk file pulled from fire stick 4K , untouched.
Modified APKs : Amazon app store verification removed.
HBR (high bitrate video/audio ) : Higher Video and Audio bit rates resulting in the best possible quality.
AT&T TV Android TV/ Fire TV FAQ
Which devices does this app work on?
Shield TV 2015/2017 Pro and non Pro versions, Nexus Player , Mi Box and other Android TV boxes .
Also confirmed that the app works on Sony Bravia Android TVs 2017 and up models, anything above version 2.0.13.05128 will require location spoofing on Sony TVs. Continue reading if you have questions about location spoofing
Q: Which version do I install modified unmodified or High Bitrate?
You can install either one, but they cannot be installed simultaneously.
Tip: if you have any other apps installed that require the amazon app store to be side loaded, use the _amazon version.
The higher bit rate apk has been tested to work on shield TV 2015/2017, it most likely works on other devices as well but i have not confirmed . If you have a low end device and limited bandwidth please use the DTV Now_Amazon apk. Also see .txt file in Higher Bitrate folder if you have questions.
I want to thank Veeco for discovering this mod. And IcerJo for beta testing the highbit apks for me .
and for additional bitrate testing done by IcerJo see post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78761171&postcount=372
Q : Why do you have a modified version, how is it different?
The modified version does not require the amazon app store to be installed. All that is removed from the modified version is the amazon app store verification.
No longer updated after version 2.0.15.02146 (Please see .txt file in the modified folder or read original post for more details)
Q: Cant log into the App getting Error 201
Check the email or password you are inputting. There may be an extra space in the email field.
For example: [email protected] com as opposed to [email protected]
Credit and Thanks for this tip goes to uicnren
Q: DirecTV Now Not Authorized Error Message
1. Remove Amazon App Store (if installed)
2. Clear Data and Cache
3. Settings -> Apps -> DirecTV Now -> Clear Data/Cache
4. Make sure you have the permissions set for the DirecTV app.
5. Settings -> Apps -> DirecTV Now -> Permissions -> Location (ON)
Credit and Thanks for this tip goes to Johnny14o
Q: I have no picture, sound or get a error 40 message. What should I do?
Some users have reported that running the modified version results in video and audio issues. If you are having such issues with the modified version, try the unmodified version.
Q: Live TV has no sound, but on demand works.
Check the audio settings from the shield settings menu, users have reported that turning of surround sound or adjusting other sound options helped them resolve the issue
Q: Application can’t determine location or won’t play any channel (Gray Screen).
Enable both storage and location permissions and also under location select use Wi-Fi to estimate location
Sometimes it may take multiple toggles for the new permissions to register and a device restart maybe required.
Or you may need to spoof your location if using other Android TV devices such as Sony X900e , MiBox, etc. See last below for Spoofing instructions
Q: How to spoof your Location?
See method#2 ,if you don’t want to purchase app cloner
Download app cloner and see video for steps.
. Credit goes to whiteboi-hakz for the video!
Location Spoofing is also necessary if you wan to run version 2.0.14.03143 and up on your Sony Android TVs .
Or if your Android TV device, fails to find your location even after you enabled the necessary settings and restarted the device multiple times. Once location is spoofed you do not need to re enable location and storage permissions.
Video on me using version .02146 on my Sony X900e with spoofed location.
App Cloner, is no longer available on the app store , see link to download. https://plus.google.com/communities/110152846393129525806
Premium features must be unlocked for location spoofing to work . Sideload the App Cloner apk and to purchase premium features search "App Cloner " on Google Play Store. Cost is $3.99
If you get cloned app is device locked message , re clone app but enable device lock and key in device # to do this go to
clone settings >launching options>device lock> put in the device #
Method #2
Credit and Thanks goes to marc.ientilucci
1. Enable Developer mode
2. Install Fake GPS ( link https://apkpure.com/fake-gps/com.blogspot.newapphorizons.fakegps )
3. In developer settings, choose the Fake GPS for mock locations
4. You will need the coordinates, so head over to google maps on your phone / pc and get the latitude and longitude of where you'd like to set your location.
5. Open the Fake GPS app and search - plug in your coordinates.
6. Click start
FIRE TV APPS CURRENTLY NOT WORKING ON SHIELD TV
-FOX Now
-A&E
-Adult Swim
-USA Network
-SyFy
-Discovery GO
-Velocity GO
UK Apps
-ITV
-All4
-My5
OFFICIAL ANDROID TV APPS AVAILABLE
- Philo
- NHL App
- NBC Sports
Thank You Bro! As usual I will do any needed testing! And will assist with anything needed!
Awesome-sauce!
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This apply to the FireTV app on Shield? Anyone know how to bring up stats for nerds on the Shield??
FS1 & FS2 are now in 1080P/60.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DirecTVNow/comments/9npmpx/fs1_fs2_are_now_in_1080p/
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This apply to the FireTV app on Shield? Anyone know how to bring up stats for nerds on the Shield??
FS1 & FS2 are now in 1080P/60.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DirecTVNow/comments/9npmpx/fs1_fs2_are_now_in_1080p/
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I don't see why it wouldn't and I'm sure if a update is required they will release it . But I'll upload it either way lol
Somewhat off topic but I also read a article recently that they were going to start beta testing again for VR . If they do we got to jump on it[emoji23]
Original article
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/directv-now-will-let-you-watch-four-concurrent-live-streams-in-2019/
"AT&T has not commented on plans to bring this new feature to other devices, but AT&T typically brings new features to most of the devices they support. Hopefully this new DIRECTV NOW beta will not be limited to AR headsets."
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Just an FYI,
Your modified (no Amazon Store) apk works on my 2018 Sony Bravia Android TV.
thecarp1975 said:
Just an FYI,
Your modified (no Amazon Store) apk works on my 2018 Sony Bravia Android TV.
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Added it to the FAQ thanks, did you have to use a location spoofer? I know in the past I've thread people had to use a location spoofer to get things to work
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ACHILLES R32 said:
Added it to the FAQ thanks, did you have to use a location spoofer? I know in the past I've thread people had to use a location spoofer to get things to work
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No, I just made sure permissions were set first and location (via WiFi) was turned on.
Would you be so kind as to post the Fire TV version of Adult Swim? Would appreciate it greatly.
rmmech said:
Would you be so kind as to post the Fire TV version of Adult Swim? Would appreciate it greatly.
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Ill try and see if it works tonight
Unfortunately the app doesn't work with the shield tv. I get a Adobe access enabler missing error message.
Not sure how to resolve that , first time I have seen that error. I uploaded the file under the broken apps folder if you want to test it yourself. Go to main post for link
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What location should you use as a spoof, I'm getting the error can't stream to this location.
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What location should you use as a spoof, I'm getting the error can't stream to this location.
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Here is the local channel search on their site. I would pick a popular city thats Eastern time , Central or Pacific. And go from there.
If you look through the other directv thread they have some apps that apparently work at spoofing the location. The posts were within the last month or two. I'll have to look at the thread over the weekend to see what apps worked
Channel locator DTV now
http://www.directv.com/DTVAPP/packP...tId=att_cms_local_channels&_requestid=2711973
I would probably do NYC, LA .
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Couple posts I found from the old thread .
Credit goes to whiteboi-hakz and all others that contributed.
whiteboi-hakz said:
Ok found the best method for everyone to get around the location issues
Step 1 download app cloner
Step 2 put the dtv now apk on your phone (don't install it just put it on sd card)
Step 3 open app cloner and find your dtv now apk click it and under the privacy settings go-to spoof location
Set it where you want hit CLONE
Done! It won't be a issue ever again even with the future updates !
P.s app cloner is a paid app I suggest everyone buy it for future releases of dtv now
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IcerJo said:
After I enabled the location and storage my dtvnow has worked perfectly I didn't have to do anything else.
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whiteboi-hakz said:
I am outside the u.s hence why that was not working for me lol I live in the U.s just not there ATM so watching it outside was a trick [emoji848] but that method worked best and didn't require floater spoof etc
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Skyrocket2Paradise said:
How did you get around the device lock when its cloned on your phone but installed on the shield? Or did you manually enter the device id into the clone?
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whiteboi-hakz said:
Buy the premium features of app cloner
Then download the dtv now apk from the links in this thread
Put it on your mobile phone (don't install it on your phone just put on internal storage ) go-to app cloner open it
Go-to the file tab and click the + icon choose pick from file find your dtv now apk
It will open the settings for cloning then scroll down to privacy option click it go down to location spoof click it
Pick your location it will save it then click the tick to clone it
Once it's cloned go-to cloned apks tab hit the 3 dot menu on your cloned app and choose save file
Then move the apk to your usb stick via PC and install it on your shield and open it up delete any other dtv now apps off your shield
There should be no device lock now
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antigravity said:
You my friend are a legend. Latest version of the app now working down under. Many thanks!
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whiteboi-hakz said:
Your welcome mate enjoy! This method will work for the future updates also so just rinse and repeat when there's a new version uploaded here
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I have a video done for you won't let me upload it here so I will upload to YouTube this week for you
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A new update may be around the corner. Looks like the mobile version got a update today
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I have the premium app cloner and am trying to clone the mobile 2.0 apk but when I select spoof location the screen just flashes opens for a split sec then goes back to the same screen without giving me a chance to select a location. Any ideas what would cause this?
Do you need a legit DirectTV login for this app to work on Shield TV ?
Markeee said:
Do you need a legit DirectTV login for this app to work on Shield TV ?
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Yeah a subscription is required
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sask3m said:
I have the premium app cloner and am trying to clone the mobile 2.0 apk but when I select spoof location the screen just flashes opens for a split sec then goes back to the same screen without giving me a chance to select a location. Any ideas what would cause this?
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Unfortunately I have not tried to use the cloner app. Hopefully whiteboi-hakz . Sees this post and replies lol
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