How to get APPS that work ??? - Fire TV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
How can I get apps that works well with FTV?
How to fix sideways apps ?
is there a list or repo that keeps tract of working apps ?

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There's this google doc from /r/firetv
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...jlKsV9FtlUbQ3KvDQp6N9gbHE/edit#gid=1337307432

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[Q] Adding app to a custom fw

hi i am making a new custom fw for my Arabian friends so i want to add an app to it
so is there any way to do it??
i thought at first that i just need to add the app file inside the Shpapp file but that wasn't right and didn't work
Any ideas would be useful
Thanks in advance
You just have to copy the apps folder to the SHPApp>Osp>Applications with the other applications. I was able to add Picsel Smart Offce and MyExplorer this way. And it worked like a charm. You can get the apps from sites where they upload apps for spoofing. I recommend: http://badawaveapps.blogspot.com/
Note: Sometimes the files that you download from such sites might already be spoofed. That is they have copied the contents of the apps into a container app and renamed the files accordingly. So the folder name will be different from what the actual folder name would be for that app. So if you want to still install these apps, you will have to edit the <ID></ID> part in the manifest.xml file in the Info folder of the app according to the folder name.
Hope it works for you.
astrotom said:
You just have to copy the apps folder to the SHPApp>Osp>Applications with the other applications. I was able to add Picsel Smart Offce and MyExplorer this way. And it worked like a charm. You can get the apps from sites where they upload apps for spoofing. I recommend: http://badawaveapps.blogspot.com/
Note: Sometimes the files that you download from such sites might already be spoofed. That is they have copied the contents of the apps into a container app and renamed the files accordingly. So the folder name will be different from what the actual folder name would be for that app. So if you want to still install these apps, you will have to edit the <ID></ID> part in the manifest.xml file in the Info folder of the app according to the folder name.
Hope it works for you.
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so thats it.......is it that simple?? can i also delete native apps like navigation and add ndrive/sygic instead??
waveboy said:
so thats it.......is it that simple?? can i also delete native apps like navigation and add ndrive/sygic instead??
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You can add sygic/ndrive but not delete the native navigation app since Route66 is encrypted in the apps_compressed.bin file. Native apps which you can delete are: Daily Briefing, Twitter, Facebook, Samsung Apps, Samsung Apps Update and Social Hub Premium Instant Messenger,
Whatever changes you want to make in ShpApp file, do that and then recompile it and flash it with a firmware. Done
are you sure astrotom?
i tried it before and ended up with non working samsung apps and nothing added
i'll try and report
and yes my intentions is to add sygic and ndrive and i have the original files already
mylove90 said:
are you sure astrotom?
i tried it before and ended up with non working samsung apps and nothing added
i'll try and report
and yes my intentions is to add sygic and ndrive and i have the original files already
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You will end up with a non working Samsung Apps only if you replace a particular firmwares's ShpApp with other firmwares's modified ShpApp.
very bad idea to get an app like sygic with all its maps inside the file
trix and Wave remaker couldn't do it
trix couldn't add a sound file from sygic
Wave remaker couldn't add a folder inside the file
maybe i'll use small apps like you said astrotom like My explorer and picsel smart office
manged to do it
i didn't believe myself when i saw sygic as original app in my customized firmware
thanks astrotom you advice was so helpful
sorry but ...if I can add a new app (free or not like sygic, myexplorer, picsel...) and having it regulary installed and functional in main menu without spoofing like preinstalled asphalt 5 then..if those new apps will receive an updated version and I do the update through samsung apps when I'm logged then those apps will appear in the purchase history as if I had bought them (like ashalt), is it possible?
Does samsungapps recognize the installation of the added app as it does for asphalt?
don't have paid apps in my country to comfirm this
the version of sugic that i put in the fw is the free promotion version so i don't think it will get updates
and no it didn't appear at the purchase history
you should try it your self or ask astrotom as he tried different apps
for me sygic is just enough as i added alot of maps and the Shpapp file reached 590 mb
well based on my experience with asphalt 5 you can update it but it does not appear in purchase history. hence if you accidently delete it you cant download it again
Unfortunately, you can't update apps. Samsung apps will still recognize those apps and if you have not updated to the latest samsung apps, you can even launch them from within samsung apps. But like asphalt 5, pre-installed apps are not allowed to update. Apps can be updated only if you have installed them from kies and if they belong to your country's app store.
astrotom said:
... But like asphalt 5, pre-installed apps are not allowed to update. Apps can be updated only if you have installed them from kies and if they belong to your country's app store.
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mmm...I've pre-installed asphalt 5, never bought it, but I've updated it two times through Samsungapps application on wave (not using kies) and if you login before doing the update, asphalt will appear in your download history
(update is notified on the top of the downloaded/installed application list)
yes even i have updated asphalt through my phone
guari said:
sorry but ...if I can add a new app (free or not like sygic, myexplorer, picsel...) and having it regulary installed and functional in main menu without spoofing like preinstalled asphalt 5 then..if those new apps will receive an updated version and I do the update through samsung apps when I'm logged then those apps will appear in the purchase history as if I had bought them (like ashalt), is it possible?
Does samsungapps recognize the installation of the added app as it does for asphalt?
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Yes it's possible, I have this with wamo application.
Problem it's there is no mutch update for all applications
lasentenza said:
Yes it's possible, I have this with wamo application.
Problem it's there is no mutch update for all applications
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Have you tried changing app version to a lower number in Appinfo.sys and manifest.xml before flashing (in Info application folder)? If this works perhaps it's possible to load a firmware with only some configuration files for many apps (no need of full apps folder with lots of mb...), then:
-set microsd as installations target;
-run samsungapps application on wave, login and download all the 'update' (actually you'll download the entire apps );
-if this works, you'll have all your favorite apps in your purchase history, working normally on your wave and with any firmware...
guari said:
Have you tried changing app version to a lower number in Appinfo.sys and manifest.xml before flashing (in Info application folder)? If this works perhaps it's possible to load a firmware with only some configuration files for many apps (no need of full apps folder with lots of mb...), then:
-set microsd as installations target;
-run samsungapps application on wave, login and download all the 'update' (actually you'll download the entire apps );
-if this works, you'll have all your favorite apps in your purchase history, working normally on your wave and with any firmware...
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did anyone try this??
i don't have paid apps in our samsung apps market until now so i can't test this
hi this is so intersing job
how can i edit shpapp infact how can i add app to shpapp ?
hi every one again
wanted to report bad news back
you can add just two apps
if you added more than two apps you will get unexpected behavior like disappearance of the native apps like samsung apps,facebook,twitter,mini diary......etc
or ending up with broken samsung apps and nothing added
hope we find a way through this
mylove90 said:
hi every one again
wanted to report bad news back
you can add just two apps
if you added more than two apps you will get unexpected behavior like disappearance of the native apps like samsung apps,facebook,twitter,mini diary......etc
or ending up with broken samsung apps and nothing added
hope we find a way through this
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i can confirm this too .. i tried adding 5 apps and only 1 showed up but some other default menu items also disappeared

Google maps 5.7 apk required

I can't find Google Maps 5.7 in the android market on my phone. Can somebody please share the apk file?
codestudent said:
I can't find Google Maps 5.7 in the android market on my phone. Can somebody please share the apk file?
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Of course.
Anyone can tell if it works on Galaxy Tab ? Mine is charging ...
Btw I hate how Google blocks us from accessing certain applications, it might have to do with location or something, Earth is not in Android Market but got the .apk file and works perfectly.
This is racism :|
(I can) Confirm that it works fine (including caching/offline mode) on rooted stock rom of Kindle Fire.

problem with cm9

hi guys
i have installed Yesterday the custom rom cm9 (jelly bean 4.1.1).
at first i was happy with this rom and i was Surprised.
but with time i started hate this rom cuz some phone apps not work and most of installed apps not work
like:
camera
blutooth
i didint found maps on myphone
voice search not working
google search not working
i didnt found task manger
i didnt found my files
settting sometimes close by it self
i cant move apps to sd by link2sd
and alot of apps have problems
and whatsapp sometimes crashes
i tried to install alot of apps ,and from 10 apps works 4 or 5 apps
and the internal is so low!!!
so what can i do???
plz help me?
is there any solution for this rom??

Safe stock LP debloater for D802

This is the LOLLIPOP version of my debloater.
The KITKAT version can be found here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2769803
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I've made an EXTRA debloater in addition to the safe LP debloater !
See following thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/extra-stock-lp-debloater-d802-t3110347
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Must be used with TWRP or CMW recovery.
It is a "safe" debloater wich only deletes some very annoying and safe to remove bloatware and not necessary apps.
You must UNSELECT the files you want to keep , so read the list first !
DOWNLOAD : Safe Stock G2 LP debloater
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The list of selected items:
WARNING : UNSELECT LGNfc if you want to keep any app wich need remote , IR , bluetooth , payments etc. . QuickSDK and Qremote for example need this service !!
atfwd : Mirror your devices display on a TV trough WIFI
Books : Google's book reader
ChromeWithBrowser : Chrome browser
Cloudhub : If you don't use a cloud you don't need this
Drive : If you don't use google drive you don't need this
elt_test : Diagnostic test
Facelock : Unlock your phone by face recognition
Gmail2 : Gmail client
GnnsAirTest : GLONASS -russian satellites- Airwave test
GnnsLogCat
GnnsPosTest : GLONASS Positioning test
GnnsTest : GLONASS test
Hangouts : Google messaging app
LGEIME_THEME_BLACK3 : Black LG keyboard theme
LGFOTA : Update ota , recommended to delete on rooted devices
LGNotebook
LgNfc : Near field communication , needed for bluetooth , payments , remotes and etc. Quicksdk and QRemote need this as well !!!
LGSearchWidgetProvider : Search widget
Newsstand : discover more of the news and magazines
PlusOne : Google plus
PrintSpooler : Make connection with your printer
QuicksetSDK : Controls IR sensor
SmartShare : Access your phone trough your TV
SmartShareDLNA : Smartshare needs this
SmartShareProvider : Smartshare needs this
talkback : Service that helps blind and vision-impaired users interact with their devices
LGBoxnet
LGSafetyCare
LGSmartWorld
LGBackup : Backup on LG
LGBrowser
LGCb : Cell Broadcast
LGEmail : LG email client
LGQMemoplus : Quick memo
LGUpdateCenter : Recommended to delete on rooted devices
LGQRemote : Remote for your television ,stereo installation etc.
LGRemoteCall
LGQVoiceplus : Better to use Google now as alternative
LGVideoEditor
MLT : LG is watching you
TagGoogle
WiseScreen : Screen should stay on when it detects your face
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Latest version : 2015-05-14
Would it make sense to include smartcover and weather for those who run xposed?
obvious said:
Would it make sense to include smartcover and weather for those who run xposed?
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Will be added this Sunday or Monday , because i'm away for 2 days.
Is there anyway to remove "Preload" folder symlink?
I've removed it from system, but it keeps recreating after reboot..
Mako0 said:
Is there anyway to remove "Preload" folder symlink?
I've removed it from system, but it keeps recreating after reboot..
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True that!!!!so annoying
New EXTRA debloater online
I've made an "EXTRA" debloater in addition to the safe one with all suggestions so far
See this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/extra-stock-lp-debloater-d802-t3110347
Hello, I have used this debloater, and unselected "QuicksetSDK" and "QRemote" but for some reason, QRemote isnt there anymore, how can I get it back? I can't find where to get the .apk for it.
Really great, much appreciated.
Cuzmanbro said:
Hello, I have used this debloater, and unselected "QuicksetSDK" and "QRemote" but for some reason, QRemote isnt there anymore, how can I get it back? I can't find where to get the .apk for it.
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I have this issue as well.
The first thing in my mind is that it uses an other service ... maybe lgnfc ?
I'll look it up on monday ... no time this weekend , sorry
Kuoi said:
The first thing in my mind is that it uses an other service ... maybe lgnfc ?
I'll look it up on monday ... no time this weekend , sorry
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Tried a moment ago and quick remote works if you keep lgnfc
Inviato dal mio LG-D802 utilizzando Tapatalk
Cuzmanbro said:
Hello, I have used this debloater, and unselected "QuicksetSDK" and "QRemote" but for some reason, QRemote isnt there anymore, how can I get it back? I can't find where to get the .apk for it.
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c3l5o said:
I have this issue as well.
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Can one of you test to dirty flash the rom you use again , reboot , boot to recovery again and then use the debloater but don't select LGNFC , QUICKSETSDK and QREMOTE !
That should do the trick.
Greetings, Kuoi
Kuoi said:
Can one of you test to dirty flash the rom you use again , reboot , boot to recovery again and then use the debloater but don't select LGNFC , QUICKSETSDK and QREMOTE !
That should do the trick.
Greetings, Kuoi
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Nice Zip Kuoi, I can confirm that your trick works.
Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are still in my ROM after applying your Script.
Can anybody confirm? Would it be possible to add these apps to your ZIP?
Gregor07 said:
Nice Zip Kuoi, I can confirm that your trick works.
Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are still in my ROM after applying your Script.
Can anybody confirm? Would it be possible to add these apps to your ZIP?
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I'll add them this weekend to my EXTRA debloater.
Will let you know when it's ready
Gregor07 said:
Nice Zip Kuoi, I can confirm that your trick works.
Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are still in my ROM after applying your Script.
Can anybody confirm? Would it be possible to add these apps to your ZIP?
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Go to my EXTRA debloater thread ... i've added Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music, SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor
Link to Extra debloater in OP
BTW : I've learned a lot today ,because when i was trying to remove the google services (play movies,games,music) the folders where deleted but i had still the apps on my phone.
I've installed an apk info app , and so i could figure out that these apps also use an other folder on the data partition ... so now it's fixed.
All recommendations are still welcome
Kuoi,
GREAT WORK! I can confirm that it is working. Here my observations:
- after I ran the ZIP the Google Apps (Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music) where still there but now it was possible to uninstall them within Lollipop.
- SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are deleted as expected by executing the ZIP
- in your App your comment about SIM Toolkit is that you do not recommend to delete it. Why? I have deleted SIM-Toolkit and the LG G2 runs normally
- maybe you can add Youtube to the list?
- maybe you can add Music to the list - assuming that there are plenty of free music apps in Google Play
- in the safe LP debloater you can delete Mail - isn't that one of the basic apps that should remain in the OS?
- maybe it would be easier for you as developer and for users to put the safe and the extra debloater together into one ZIP. There you could maintain two categories (save and extra).
Regards,
Gregor
Gregor07 said:
Kuoi,
GREAT WORK! I can confirm that it is working. Here my observations:
- after I ran the ZIP the Google Apps (Google Play Movies, Google Play Games, Google Play Music) where still there but now it was possible to uninstall them within Lollipop.
- SIM Toolkit, Voice Memo and Video Editor are deleted as expected by executing the ZIP
- in your App your comment about SIM Toolkit is that you do not recommend to delete it. Why? I have deleted SIM-Toolkit and the LG G2 runs normally
- maybe you can add Youtube to the list?
- maybe you can add Music to the list - assuming that there are plenty of free music apps in Google Play
- in the safe LP debloater you can delete Mail - isn't that one of the basic apps that should remain in the OS?
- maybe it would be easier for you as developer and for users to put the safe and the extra debloater together into one ZIP. There you could maintain two categories (save and extra).
Regards,
Gregor
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Thanks for the info.
Did you use D802 and stock LP rom to remove Google apps ? On my device they were deleted after the debloat and i didn't have to uninstall them afterwarts.
I'll delete the sim toolkit coomment because it's only with some sim's and in some countries it seems to give a little problem.
Youtube and music will be added soon
I'll keep mail on the debloater because i don't use Gmail ... it's not a necessary app to keep your phone working.
You're right .. i didn't think about it ,but I'll put the 2 versions together in 1 zip.
I could put them on 1 flash zip , but according to me the list would be too long and imo the extra is more for people who know what they're doing and what they're removing
Thanks for the reply
Hi Kuoi,
yes, D802 with stock LP but I got it as a ZIP (Software version V20b-OPEN-COM) to be installed through TWRP - so maybe it is not 100% original.
Regarding Mail I was referring to "LGEmail : LG email client". I understand that Gmail ist no a neccessary app.
Of course it is ok to have 2 ZIPs. But IMHO there are also some sophisticated apps in the safe ZIP, f. e.
- Facelock: I would not know of any app that can be engaged into setting
- LgNfc: it is required for the NFC hardware
- LGBrowser: ok you can use any other browser
But maybe I am mistaken since I am not too experienced with Android. So in the end your ZIPs are great so safe a lot of storage :good:
Regards,
Gregor
UPDATE
NEW FULL debloater online ... , handy and stable "all in one"-debloater
FULL G2 LP Debloater thread
This thread can be removed.
New updated version here folks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g2/development-d802/extra-stock-lp-debloater-d802-t3110347
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Snapchat working :p

Hello just got snapchat working fully on my Fire Phone
kinda ecstatic right now but i will update this post with the infomation and stuff im going to add some screenshots too
Developer0fTruth said:
Hello just got snapchat working fully on my Fire Phone
kinda ecstatic right now but i will update this post with the infomation and stuff im going to add some screenshots too
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On Stock or Cm11?
Florian990107 said:
On Stock or Cm11?
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Stock used Safestrap to flash over some gapps and just installed it that way and it all worked fine (gapps Google Apps Minimal Edition for Android 4.4.x) im sure i did this before but open gapps wouldent let snapchat work
if we could remove all of amazons stuff off the rom and replace it with others from a flashable zip or something it would be better as other apps like snapchat and barcode scanners would work, the problem is i have no idea how to remove stuff from the stock rom. I used system app remover and started removing stuff for fun. on cm 11 right now there are 61 system apps right now i did remove some anyway on stock it was like 270 something better if we round down to like 230, rather then port roms i think we should make fire os better i mean i love the swiping up to go back and having no status bar or that pressing the home button would open resent apps and you could close them from there, swiping down would open the notifications bar and other bits i mean its good when you think about it and the best think is the battery life but im sure thats because of the lack gapps . sorry for the spelling <3
Developer0fTruth said:
if we could remove all of amazons stuff off the rom and replace it with others from a flashable zip or something it would be better as other apps like snapchat and barcode scanners would work, the problem is i have no idea how to remove stuff from the stock rom. I used system app remover and started removing stuff for fun. on cm 11 right now there are 61 system apps right now i did remove some anyway on stock it was like 270 something better if we round down to like 230, rather then port roms i think we should make fire os better i mean i love the swiping up to go back and having no status bar or that pressing the home button would open resent apps and you could close them from there, swiping down would open the notifications bar and other bits i mean its good when you think about it and the best think is the battery life but im sure thats because of the lack gapps . sorry for the spelling <3
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I had it working just installed from Google Play :victory:
Florian990107 said:
I had it working just installed from Google Play :victory:
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what google play opengapps or the minimal ones going to make the best guide for performance and stuff soon for are phones
Developer0fTruth said:
what google play opengapps or the minimal ones going to make the best guide for performance and stuff soon for are phones
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I didn't used any kind of flashable gapps
I installed them as normal apks.( Google Account Manager, Google Play Services, Google Play Store and Google Services Framework)
Florian990107 said:
I didn't used any kind of flashable gapps
I installed them as normal apks.( Google Account Manager, Google Play Services, Google Play Store and Google Services Framework)
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<3
Developer0fTruth said:
Stock used Safestrap to flash over some gapps and just installed it that way and it all worked fine (gapps Google Apps Minimal Edition for Android 4.4.x) im sure i did this before but open gapps wouldent let snapchat work
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Can't remember a single person reporting any problems with snapchat using stock Rom!? So what's the deal?

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