I Commissioned a very basic screensaver app to play local 4k video files so i could mimic the Apple TV Aerial screensaver.

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Buying advice $900 CAD

Had a 4 year old LGUH5500 that shit the bed on me randomly the other night... Never was really impressed with it to begin with anyway.

Looking at the KD65X750H but have seen some less than appealing reviews on here, though it has great reviews on retailers websites, main use will be for a main floor living room.

What should I be targeting with my price range other than this one? I can get it currently for $888.

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Is there a way to force updating the TV outside of the TV's checking for updates?

Hello,

My TV (a Sony Bravia) shows Android TV version as 9. I am curious whether there is a way to update it to Android 11. I wouldn't usually bother but some app I download keeps crashing (doesnt even open) and the publisher is either unwilling or unable to help.

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Facebook gaming app on chromecast with google tv

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weird app by default airoha16xx on my android tv should i be worried?

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It's been almost a month since the new Android TV home screen was announced. Have you received it?

Please don't vote if you were using a VPN at the moment you received it but share your thoughts in the comments section.

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Sony Bravia TV's not showing the new Android TV interface

My Sony TV in Australia doesn't show the new Android TV interface with no updates showing in the playstore meanwhile my backup TCL TV does show the new interface ?? Why are we missing out on Sony TV's ???

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Google TV ‘basic’ mode will strip smart features, apps on TVs from TCL, Sony, others

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Update Philips QM164E android tv from 7 to newer

Hi, is it possible tu update my android tv with nougart to Oreo or newer?

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FREE Virtual Mouse Toggle for Android TV (Any button)

If you want to use a FREE virtual mouse toggle on your Android TV that you activate with any button then follow the steps below

 

###Video showing step by step guide here

 

###Why would I want this? Certain apps will only function with a mouse. With this process you will get a virtual cursor that you can move around, scroll and of course, click on things.

  ###Install steps:

  • Install MATVT from here
  • Go to settings --- apps -- special app access and grant "Draw over apps" to MATVT
  • Find "Accessibility" in your settings and enable it for "Mouse toggle Service"
  • Click on Configuration
  • You can now enter in whichever keycode you would like to activate the mouse (e.g 3 = Home button , 284 = App drawer , 164 = mute etc)

 

###How to use:

  • Long press your activation button and you will see the mouse cursor
  • Once activated, mouse will be in cursor mode. You can move the cursor with your dpad and click on things. If you get to the edge of the screen, the cursor will come out of the opposite side.
  • If you press the same activation button again, it will switch in to scroll mode. Press again to go back to cursor mode.
  • Long press activation button to disable virtual mouse

 

###Tested on:

  • Nvidia Shield Pro (I used keycode 85 which is the play button to activate the virtual mouse)
  • Tivo stream 4k (I used keycode 8 which is the 1 key on the remote)
  • Chromecast Google TV (I used keycode 3 which is the home button on the remote)
  • Dynalink box (I used 164 which is the mute button)
  • Mi Box (Keycode 284 which is for the app drawer button)

 

###Credits: Virresh made the original version of this application which would activate with the info button on the remote. As not every Android TV Remote has the info button, the app was then modded to support any button.

 

###Can I use a different button to activate the virtual mouse? You can see the official Android Key Codes here

 

I will also share the video tutorial for the people that prefer that.

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No Quick Select Apps

Hey everyone on my TCL Android 9 TV comes yesterday (Germany) a update for my Home screen (not Google TV Update) and when press the home button for 2 sec. If there is no window with my apps, now I will see the homescreen directly.

Bad Improvement by google of "productivity" now I need several menu guides than before to select an app or game

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STEAM CONTROLLER ??

Is it possible to link the steam controller to my google tv chromecast, if so how?

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I try to install APK on downloader but its not working. It says something like “Google doesnt allow the usage of implemented browser“

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OTA5 BETA0 - New Beta for Mi Box S

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How can I fix DulShock 4 input lag issue in Sony Android TV? DS3?

Hi, dear friends. As the tittle says, I tried to use a Dualshock 4 and it was working nice the first 30 seconds after being paired with the TV. Then a huge lag appeared while I was trying to open RetroArch to play some retro games but input lag ruined everything. Unplayable to say the least.

So I don't know what can be done to fix this issue. I also have a DualShock 3 but this thing only works via usb cable not wirelessly. Is it possible to pair it with the TV? Hope you guys can help me

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Is there any way to connect android tv to captive or enterprise networks or an I SOL?

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Chromecast with Google TV ethernet issue

So I ordered the ethernet adapter as some sort of interference causes my wifi to disconnect intermittently on the CCGT. I have it plugged in to an unmanaged switch, and I cannot get it to recognize the ethernet. I have reset it, used a different ethernet cable (CAT5E), tried the same switch ports with different devices (they work). Any tips? Thanks

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Switch sound output back to Hdmi when headphones disconnect?

Hello, I have been searching everywhere for an answer to this question and I can't believe that anyone else does not experience this problem.

I have a sonos sound system connected with HDMI and selected as audio output in TV (Philips 854 w Android 9) settings, but in the evening I use Bluetooth headphones while girlfriend is sleeping. Before I got the sound system I just turned the headphones on and the TV would automatically mute the speakers and sound would come from the headphones, but now with the Hdmi system the headphones are not automatically connecting. I need to manually go and select audio output to be headphones ever evening for sound to come out of them. Also when I turn them off the TV defaults back to playing trough TV speakers and I have to manually go and sleect HDMI sound system again...

Is there no way to make the fallback the HDMI output? I'm going crazy here....

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Android Box sugestions

Hi! Noob at this subject. So I bought a smart tv 4K, I don't really want to install apps on her. So maybe a android box tv would do the trick. I want the android box to see IPTV, and of course use a VPN. I would like the box to let me use netflix on 4k HDR quality, aswell of apps like disney+ and amazon. So this is the main things I need the box. I also would like to mention I don't inteend to spend a lot on the box because like I said I just bought a 4k Tv a few days ago. Would love if you send me some android box tvs that meet the criteria. Thanks in advance.

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FAT32 external hdd not recognized in ccwgtv

I have 3 wd my passport external hdd formatted to fat32 with no luck getting recognized by ccwgtv. As soon as i plug it, it says “safely ejected” in the menu storage area.

The weird thing is, i got a samsung evo ssd attached to sata adapter case, i formatted it to fat32 and it works just fine in ccwgtv, there is an option to format it as internal storage and everything in the menu.

Does the issue have something to do with the hdd being wd ? I cant get my head around it. Anyone with the same issue or knows the workaround ?

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ADT-3 bootloader can't be unlocked for Android 12 preview - 9to5Google

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Help me use GoogleTV Watchlist

Love my Chromecast w/GTV but can't for the life of me figure out this watchlist. I have added a bunch of shows, marked the one's I've seen as watched but the order never seems to change. You would think that shows marked as watched would go down the list and items still to watch bubble up but that doesn't seem to be the case.

Is there any reason to use this watchlist? I've been using Reelgood instead and really like it but figured I'd ask here in case I'm doing something wrong and if GTV Watchlist can be better than it is now.

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Casting pc screen to tv

Bought this tv "https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8925204" and it states has miracast and i was wondering if there's any way to get my pc to be extended to the tv?

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Add bluetooth to an Android TV device?

Is this possible? I bought a cheap android TV and it's fine, the only problem is lack of bluetooth. Is there any way for me to add support for it, using a USB dongle perhaps?

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This might seem like a dumb question but I can't find an answer

I'm struggling to connect to the network in my place of work, you see when we connect to the WiFi in the building we need to enter in a password on a browser if you know what I mean, but we can't get to that on the TV that was bought. Any advice?

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