Beware resetting the Sheild TV Pro back to factory!

This morning I reset my shield TV back to factory setting via the sheild settings UI. At the time, it was running the latest shield experience. To my horror, this restored old launcher UI (I've grown to really like the modern google TV launcher). I checked to see if there are any shield experience updates. Shield says it was up to date. WTF.

The built in Plex client also reverted back to its old UI (this was resolved by updating Plex)

Back onto getting back the google TV launcher.

I followed the instructions here:

https://www.howtogeek.com/693761/how-to-get-the-google-tv-ui-on-android-tv-devices-right-now/

I ran all the steps up until the ADB commands (ADB not needed for my shield 2017 pro it seems), then I rebooted my shield. Once it rebooted, the new google TV launcher kicked in by default.

I'm hoping Nvidia will resolve this in a future update. Restoring the Google TV launcher on a factory shield reset is less than intuitive.

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Philips PFL5604 / PFL5704 Owners

I'm looking for owners of Philips Android TV models PFL5504, PFL5604 and PFL5704 (5000 series Android TV). I'm trying to fix my TV. You can write down in the comments or DM me.

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Split Screen HDMI + Android TV App

I have my computer connected to my TCL Android Smart TV, is there any way I can split the screen between an android tv app and my hdmi input?

My goal is to split screen my hdmi input (gaming) and Netflix.

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Is there an On timer option for TCL P725 Android TV??

Hi all,

I recently bought a TCL P725 Android TV as my previous Samsung bit the dust. We decided to get a cheaper TCL as an inbetween TV for the time being.

One feature I loved on the Samsung unit was the ability to set a time and channel for the TV to automatically turn on as opposed to using a phone alarm.

I have tinkered with the menus and settings and I can only find the sleep timer.

Can anyone help in case I am missing the option, or if there is any workaround that is known?

Thanks and appreciate any help 😀

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I've crappy TVBox but it doesn't have the AndroidTV installed on it.

Hello, I've crappy TVBox (H96 Max+ RK3328, 4GB RAM, 64GB Storage) It has Android 9 installed on it but I want to install AndroidTV is it possible, if yes where can I find the correct ROM for it? If it's not possible is there a way to install Leanback Launcher into this device (Since it has a phone/tablet version of android Leanback is not supported) and install TV versions of the Apps?

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Can you block adult content?

Hello,

Is it possible to block adult content on an Android TV? I know it's not possible on some TV's because they have TIZEN as the operating system. But on an android TV since Android is customizeable, it should be possible to install an app that blocks those sites or any site for that matter, or am I wrong?

I am contemplating getting one. And if it indeed it is possible, which series are we speaking of?

Thank you!

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Google TV IR blaster not working after latest firmware update.

Anyone else experiencing this? I bought a second remote thinking that maybe the first one broke. Got the new one today. Paired it. It said an update was available. I didnt update it, and set up the IR buttons. All the buttons worked first try. Now none of them do, and the firmware says its up to date.

I checked with my camera and sure enough the IR blaster does nothing with the volume buttons. The power button just shoots a straight beam with no flashes at all so clearly its not a connection issue.

So i thought I would check the old remote. Same exact thing.

If anyone else is experiencing this or has a fix I sure would like to hear it.

Edit: just got home from work. My wife tried to use the tv and now the only working buttons on either remote are the voice buttons. Back, home, netflix, etc... None of them work. I dont know what is going on but its driving me crazy.

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smart tube next forcing reboot

if i start a video there is a loading animation for a few seconds, but then my tv just reboots. i'm on version 12.59 now, but it started some weeks ago. before everything worked fine. i have an old bravia tv from 2015 with android 7, which is always short of ram and did similar things before, when stressed too much. so maybe the app is more demanding now? did anyone experience the same?

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How can I change keyboard layout/language on my physical keyboard in Android TV?

I have connected a Microsoft wireless USB keyboard to my CCwGTV and it works fine, except I can't find any option in the system settings to change the keyboard language to Swedish for example. It's stuck on English.

Does anyone have a solution?

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TuneIn on AndroidTV mi box 3

Hello, I can't find TuneIn app on Android tv, mi box 3. Has anyone install it differently? If yes can you please share the solution. Sideload?

Thx!

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Any good AndroidTV Streaming sticks?

At home I have both an Amazon fire TV cube and and Nvidia shield TV Pro. I travel a lot (a lot lot) and would like to get some thing for travel without having to carry around a box with me and without having to pack and unpack and set it all up at home every time I get back.

Traveling with the shield just won’t work because it’s way too big. Are there any good Android sticks? All of the reviews have been negative for the ones I can find, either bad Wi-Fi or slow and latent. Last resort I can get a fire stick 4K but I really don’t like the Amazon interface and would prefer to stay with android.

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Minecraft

Hi! I've bought MCPE with my phone playstore. How to install the game on my Xiaomi mibox s ?

Thx

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Error when trying to login to Google Drive from third party apps

Every time I try to login to Google from a third party app on CCwGTV, for example to add Google Drive to FX File Explorer or to backup Tasker settings to Google Drive, the process starts well by showing me a list of my accounts on the device for me to select one, but then I get a message that says:

Something went wrong
Sorry, this app is not supported. Please try again later

This used to work before. A few months ago, when I setup CCwGTV for the first time, I was able to add Google Drive to FX File Explorer and to create a Tasker task that copied files between my device and Google Drive. However, when trying to do this again I get the error above.

Note that the features configured originally continue to work! What I'm unable to do is to create new ones.

I've tried a number of things: I've disconnected my USB hub, connected via Wi-Fi, removed additional accounts, turned off VPN, and disabled developer options. I believe my setup is now as vanilla as it can be without resetting to factory, which I would loathe to do.

Help?

Thanks!

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Anime app for Android tv

Can someone please suggest me any app / website to watch / download anime

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SmartTubeNext on Verizon Wireless

Seems as so Verizon Wireless is blocking SmartTubeNext. I never had a problem until suddenly. Now videos won't play unless I am connected to a VPN or another carrier. I try using both beta and stable versions. No dice. smh. At least when connected with a VPN I can by pass Verizon's 1080p limit but I don't want to use VPN just so I can watch YouTube. That's crazy!

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Google TV remote input button not working

So I got a Chromecast with Google TV, and set it up on my RCA TV. I managed to setup the power button and the volume buttons just fine, but no luck with the input.

I noticed that when its connecting, it tries various different "codes" until you find one that works. I imagine it does that to emulate the control remote that came with the TV.

My question is, is there a way for it to try more codes? Because if the problem is that the device just doesn't have the code that my specific TV uses, I don't mind looking for it myself, as long as I can input it in. The control remote my TV came with is kind of shitty, and having a working input button is literally the only thing I would need in order to never use it again.

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Xcloud for Nvidia shield Android TV - Version 4.3

Xcloud Beta V4.3 Unofficial for shield TV is ready with internationalization

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Hello everyone !

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I'm the dev of Xcloud for Nvidia shield Android TV. The best way to play on your TV.

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All fans talking about playin on tv with a android tv device, it's a dream but i already matke it.

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The new version of Xcloud Beta V4.3 Unofficial for Shield TV is ready.

This release add automatic internationalization.

So if you use spanish in your "tv shield", you can use the xcloud betta interface in spanish text and your games will be automatically translated (voice, text, subtitles). Please note that some languages and variants are not yet fully translated by Microsoft Xcloud.

This version also brings a better navigation in the interface concerning the returns to the previous pages. It prevents accidental exits.

https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield

https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield/releases/tag/version_4.3

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Get the apk From smartphone

Because the view of github is horrible from smartphone i put here direct link apk

https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield/releases/download/version_4.3/Xcloud_Beta_V4.3.apk

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android tv help

I am thinking of buying a android tv but cant decide between two brand

Redmi 126 cm (50 inches) 4K Ultra HD Android Smart LED TV X50|L50M6-RA (Black) (2021 Model)OnePlus 125.7 cm (50 inches) U Series 4K LED Smart Android TV 50U1S (Black) (2021 Model)has anyone brought these tv how was your experience and if the how there service if tv stops working

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Switching from Enigma2 to Android TV (IPTV APP)

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Google Assistant on TCL Android TV not working

I'm getting frustrated as to how Google Assistant is not working in certain periods that it forces me to factory reset everytime. Can anyone help me?

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On google TV, is there a way for it to show recommendations only from services I actually have?

I'm logged into netflix, and a few other things, but I keep getting recommendations for things on Disney+, of which I do not have a subscription. It's annoying, so I'm wondering if I can restrict it only to things I have logged in?

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How the hell can I get Chrome on my Shield?

It seems every video is outdated wanting you to use filelinked which is done now. How the hell can I get this APK on my shield? (Im not home with my PC so the only thing I have is my shield and macbook)

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Xfinity Stream (Fire TV version) works on Android TV and has surround sound

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/comcast/xfinity-stream-beta-fire-tv/xfinity-stream-beta-fire-tv-6-9-2-001-release/xfinity-stream-beta-fire-tv-6-9-2-001-android-apk-download/

Just tried it on my Shield. Works fine. All TV Go channels stream, and some of the on demand content is in DD5.1 and DD2.0 (or DD+, I don't remember).

Not too sure of the purpose of this being that most of the On Demand content offered up here is available on the provider's (ie: HBO Max) own app, but it's here if you want it. The live streams are useful tho.

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How to cast to google tv, when it is connected to internet directly (rj45)

I connected the chromecast with google tv to my router with an ethernet cable using an usb hub. My mobile or pc is connected to the wifi network that is broadcasted by the same router. Google home cannot find my google tv. What am I doing wrong? Or is this setup not supported?

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Anker launches its Nebula Android TV 10 dongle with Google remote, costs $90

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