Has anyone else tried XBMC on their shield? - Shield Themes and Apps

It looks awesome, and works well for me. Since this device hooks up to TVs with HDMI, I figured it would make perfect sense to run this.
Here's a screenshot of what the latest version looks like.
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Here's a link to the download page: http://xbmc.org/download/
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I plan to do this in about a month when I move into my new appartement and get me some big-ass LED TV.

Since navi x stopped working now I stopped using xbmc unless someone knows how to get it working.

jutley said:
Since navi x stopped working now I stopped using xbmc unless someone knows how to get it working.
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SO much more on XBMC that does exactly what Navi did. Search! Showbocks android app has also proven reliable.

mindslave said:
SO much more on XBMC that does exactly what Navi did. Search! Showbocks android app has also proven reliable.
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Uhmm Navi stopped working? That's odd because I watched Days of Future Past on Navi just in the month of July.

I just use it for emulation

ricardo85x said:
I just use it for emulation
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What emulator is that Ricardo? It looks really great.

NapalmDawn said:
What emulator is that Ricardo? It looks really great.
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Hi
In fact it is not a emulator.
It is a emulator frontend.
I followed this steps to make it work:
http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?tid=183527
The configuration is not easy at all, but it is worth.
I did some scripts to make it possible to have ALL roms with name, genre, cover, snap.

Thanks for letting me know that there's an app call XBMC, it's really nice.
Yes, I've tried using it, works great. Now I can transform my Shield into super-awesome-media-device

was root required?
ricardo85x said:
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In fact it is not a emulator.
It is a emulator frontend.
I followed this steps to make it work:
The configuration is not easy at all, but it is worth.
I did some scripts to make it possible to have ALL roms with name, genre, cover, snap.
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That is a nice setup, did you need root to do it? I want to avoid rooting my device for now.

kasdafoil said:
That is a nice setup, did you need root to do it? I want to avoid rooting my device for now.
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You do not need root to do that

The newest version of XBMC is out, and it's called KODI now. Source: http://kodi.tv/kodi-14-0-helix-unwinds/

Just wanted to update this thread for Shield Android TV users. There is a development build specifically for the Shield console.
I cannot post links due to not having 10 posts yet, so search for "Kodi for Shield Android TV". In the Kodi shield tv wiki there is a link to the dedicated Shield TV kodi
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Looking for a bluetooth app to control android tv

Hey guys, i need a little help, im desperate. I bought and Android TV HDMI key, a bit like the one pictured below, and i want to use my GS3 as the blutooth mouse and keuboard. I've looked everywhere in the playstore for an android to android bluetooth app but it seems like they dont exist or are not very popular. Anybody know one?
Thanks
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polish_pat said:
Hey guys, i need a little help, im desperate. I bought and Android TV HDMI key, a bit like the one pictured below, and i want to use my GS3 as the blutooth mouse and keuboard. I've looked everywhere in the playstore for an android to android bluetooth app but it seems like they dont exist or are not very popular. Anybody know one?
Thanks
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It depends on what brand android stick you are using. There is an app for MK808 II and MK 808 III but I never any other app for any other Android stick. Most android sticks are controlled by wireless keyboard/mouse.
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It depends on what brand android stick you are using. There is an app for MK808 II and MK 808 III but I never any other app for any other Android stick. Most android sticks are controlled by wireless keyboard/mouse.
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i have cx803 II
. I bought FAVI smartstick and I am looking for something similar.There are some remote apps in Google Play I am going to test these apps today even though these apps are more Wifi apps. like this one
You can also try Google TV remote app if your stick has TV remote app. My FAVI stick has that app
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In case you are still looking...Try Droidmote in playstore
Have you tried Wifi Mouse?
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I second the Droidmote suggestion. It works pretty well.

Sense TV app

Soooo, Sense TV app is gone, and HTC is forcing us to use Peel Remote. I've tried to launch Sense TV today, and it only redirected me to Play Store and Peel app. I can't even use Sense TV to change channels anymore... But I have problems with Peel. First, I can't import anything from Sense TV, and second, even if I skip importing, app doesn't work for me. Is there any way to continue to use Sense TV app, just for changing channels (without network add-onns)?
Thank you for your answer.
I have exactly the same problem and I am pretty angry at HTC and disappointed. Can't run SenseTV, can't run PeelTV and import remotes... This is very bad move by HTC in my opinnion! There are people that have no problems with Peel, but I can't start it!!
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Try to replace the version you have with the one that was installed on the device as you got it. Should work
subcola said:
Try to replace the version you have with the one that was installed on the device as you got it. Should work
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Can't on sense 7 . Could you plz share the apk? Thanks
I've simply uninstalled updates on Sense TV and it is working now. I need to set up my rooms, but ok. Peel still not working.
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Can't on sense 7 . Could you plz share the apk? Thanks
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I would but my phone is kinda bricked right now, I will if I get to unbrick it lol, try searching the web
xsardax said:
I've simply uninstalled updates on Sense TV and it is working now. I need to set up my rooms, but ok. Peel still not working.
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I did the same thing but, this morning it was not working, No Data. Is your's still working?
phxrick said:
I did the same thing but, this morning it was not working, No Data. Is your's still working?
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for me the same...it seems that only using this app as remote doesnt work any more
i´m looking for a good alternative but dont find any yet (especially the automatic wake up of the remote when you grab the handy is a really great function i miss on the other apps)
maybe someone find a solution for this needed server problem
juwenio
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I did the same thing but, this morning it was not working, No Data. Is your's still working?
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It is still working in my case. Look:
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juwenio said:
for me the same...it seems that only using this app as remote doesnt work any more
i´m looking for a good alternative but dont find any yet (especially the automatic wake up of the remote when you grab the handy is a really great function i miss on the other apps)
maybe someone find a solution for this needed server problem
juwenio
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I would like to see that Peel app, but not working still
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Just download Smart IR Remote, 7 $ but it's worth it. You can make your own perfect remote, change size, shape, color, plus it supports every device with IR, not just TVs.
Can I make combos like in Sense TV? TV+AV reciever+STB?
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Minimal Browser Works With Android TV

Hi everyone, just tried my browser on the Nvidia Shield TV and seems to work well. If your in need of a simple and easy browser to work with your remote give it a try. The browser is meant for handheld devices so dont expect too much at the moment. I am thinking to rework it to be completely compatible with Android TV and have it available on the TV store . I have only sideloaded the pro version and i am posting the pro apk for you guys free of charge to give it a try. I am planning to start development after the holidays so please be patient and in the mean time let me know what you think.
Here are the links in the Play Store to check it out:
Lite: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aplustech.minimalbrowserxfree&hl=en
Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aplustech.minimalbrowserx&hl=en
Merry Christmas to all
Pro Version for sideload.
View attachment MinimalBrowserXMarket-V5.5Backup.apk
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Thank you. I've been waiting for a worthwhile TV browser. Glad to hear your gunna be working on that. Thank you for the pro APK to sideload. I'll be giving it a shot.
This is awesome... I'm having too much fun with this device =]
Just what I was looking for. I'll give it a go, thanks.
sideload chrome.
Nankov said:
Hi everyone, just tried my browser on the Nvidia Shield TV and seems to work well. If your in need of a simple and easy browser to work with your remote give it a try. The browser is meant for handheld devices so dont expect too much at the moment. I am thinking to rework it to be completely compatible with Android TV and have it available on the TV store . I have only sideloaded the pro version and i am posting the pro apk for you guys free of charge to give it a try. I am planning to start development after the holidays so please be patient and in the mean time let me know what you think.
Here are the links in the Play Store to check it out:
Lite: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aplustech.minimalbrowserxfree&hl=en
Pro: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aplustech.minimalbrowserx&hl=en
Merry Christmas to all
Pro Version for sideload.
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I sideloaded Chrome and it works fine if you have a bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Just saying.
I think that's exactly what nankoc is saying. Having a browser where you don't need a keyboard & mouse.
Will try it, thanks.
Can we integrate adblock plus addons with it ? i want to get rid of ads.
Chrome Dev has some partial controller support but I'll give this one a go.
Thank you for letting us test the pro version. I'll try it tonight when I get home along with some other stuff I've collected.
Edit: I played around with it last night for a few minutes. I had some difficulty selecting options on the sidebars, though. I also thought they should auto-hide when not selected because they're covering up parts of web pages. If you can integrate voice search, that would be helpful, but I have no idea how difficult that would be.

Req- JW Broadcasting for fire tv

Can somebody with a rooted device(assume it's needed to pull apk from fire TV/stick) please download then able to pull from device the .apk and upload so I can then load on to my firestick.
Full title JW Broadcasting......official app made by Jehovah's Witnesses.
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Attached is pic to prove its free, and that I've tried to download.
It is s free app and available, I have tried unsuccessfully to download (Amazon account not syncing)
If you are able to download please either upload here or to the cloud and send me a link.
Thank you
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I would also like this apk. Searched all over the Internet but can't not find it.
I also would like the apk to the official JW Broadcasting app so I can port it to my Google Nexus Player. But I would also suggest that if you would like it published in the Google Play store for Android TV, let the organization know by submitting a suggestion here:
jw.org/en/online-help/jw-library/How-Do-I-Report-a-Problem-or-Make-a-Suggestion
Sorry for the lack of a direct link, I'm still too new on here.
Here is the app.
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Here is the app.
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Thank you so much......going to push/install on fire stuck right now.
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Thank you for that. Anyone get this working? Going to test it on my Nexus Player. Anyone have an updated apk since this one is over a year old now?
Sorry guys, I don't come here often anymore. Here is the updated app.
bluecardfish said:
Sorry guys, I don't come here often anymore. Here is the updated app.
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Great could you (or anyone) again upgrade the app?
Thanks
Here is the latest version as of today.
bluecardfish said:
Here is the latest version as of today.
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Thank you so much
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Thank you so much
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No problem. Glad to help. Let me know if you guys need anything else.
Thanks guys.
Anyone know how to make this display correctly on my Nvidia Shield. I can only see a portion of the screen.
Unfortunately these apks don't work on Android TV. Not sure why a similar apk can't be developed for ATV

CONTROL THE FIRE STICK WITH MOUSE WITHOUT PHYSICAL MOUSE

I discovered that with the control and this application you can use a mouse that allows you to move anywhere on the device
1 install de apk
2 Developer Options. Make sure ADB Debugging is ON.
3 enter de the and active service
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3
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to activate the mouse in the applications you have to press the play button on the control 2 times quickly
and to deactivate it press one up botton
to scroll you have to keep the button in the circular center pressed and press the sides up or down at the same time in mouse mode
teste on fire stick tv
2 gen (tank) with cianogen rom
i proved with stock rom to
ya its called mouse control and is a basic thing ..... why is this a thread
PuckBass said:
ya its called mouse control and is a basic thing ..... why is this a thread
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You joined XDA today and are boosting your post count by insulting people? What's wrong with you?
Guys please keep it civil here @PuckBass and @ldeveraux. This thread is helpful to some people who need mouse control on their FireTV stick.
XDA is a helpful community no matter the knowledge or tech-savvyness. If there is a thread with information someone already knows, it is not required to read it but there for people who need it
Think you need a lower version on fire tv cube for it to work like v1.06
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Guys please keep it civil here @PuckBass and @ldeveraux. This thread is helpful to some people who need mouse control on their FireTV stick.
XDA is a helpful community no matter the knowledge or tech-savvyness. If there is a thread with information someone already knows, it is not required to read it but there for people who need it
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That's right Macusercom, this is useful and I appreciate it. Thanks to ONURBMOON
PuckBass said:
ya its called mouse control and is a basic thing ..... why is this a thread
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Because because my first language is spanish and sometimes it is difficult for me to follow a tutorial but I do what I can and I thought that someone would help if I provided it with the cyanogen rom
the posted apk is for android TV not fire TV
antitheist85 said:
the posted apk is for android TV not fire TV
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this apk work on fire tiv stick 2 with cianogen custom rom
is there a way to actrivate mouse with the fire tv android app as i dont have remote control

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