As the title states, I have Amazon Prime and a GNex, I'd LOVE to be able to watch my instant videos on my GNex but I can't seem to figure it out.
Has anyone cracked it?
SinDx said:
As the title states, I have Amazon Prime and a GNex, I'd LOVE to be able to watch my instant videos on my GNex but I can't seem to figure it out.
Has anyone cracked it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have watched Prime through the browser on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0. Simply logged into Amazon & watched from there. Should be no different than watching on a PC.
Since Amazon wont release an official app and the one from the Kindle Fire refuses to work on other ICS+ devices, you are stuck using the browser. Youll need flash player and a compatible browser that can view desktop sites. Don't use Google Chrome as it doesn't support flash, try Firefox, or the default Browser if you still have it. The site in my signature has the link to sideload flash if you need to, especially if you are on JB.
Related
Has anybody been able to get the video streaming from Amazon to work with their flyer/view? I have tried it using my prime membership and it brings up the player screen in the browser and says connecting. After about a minute I get a message saying unable to connect. Do I need to use a different browser? I was trying it with the stock browser. I have the user agent set to desktop and I have the add in set to always on.
Update: Some extra info here. I tried it on my Evo with a custom rom and the hacked flash that allows devices like the Evo to play full flash video. I was able to stream amazon videos on the Evo with no problems at all. Makes me wonder of it is something to do with the flash version that is on the flyer/view.
SOLVED: Well what do you know. I made one of the oldest mistakes there is. I went to the market and did a search for adobe flash player and sure enough there was an update for it. I installed the update and now I can watch the amazon video.
I've tried searching for this, but haven't found anything that addresses it yet...
Does anyone have a way to make amazon rented videos play offline on a g tab with a different ROM on it? I was hoping to rent a couple from amazon and watch on a plane this weekend, and it looks like the online streaming works alright, but when I try to pull them down to watch offline, I get a message that I can't do that, because they can tell the tablet is rooted?
Alternatively, where do you all get your movies from, preferably legally I'm not tied to amazon if there's a different source that works on our tablets...just haven't really looked much of anywhere else.
FWIW, I'm running VeganTab 7.1 (I think...the boot screen says 7.0.0, but the system dialog looks like its 7.1)
Amazon uses Microsoft's DRM for downloaded content there is no way to watch these on an Android device. Currently they are limited to Windows and Xbox. I really don't know a whole lot about the browser flash player, there was a hack for xbmc that allowed you to stream, but it does not help you for offline anyway.
All companies have there own DRM so the best bet would be to look at The Youtube rental service as it's by Google Though I've never used it.
scanff said:
Amazon uses Microsoft's DRM for downloaded content there is no way to watch these on an Android device. Currently they are limited to Windows and Xbox. I really don't know a whole lot about the browser flash player, there was a hack for xbmc that allowed you to stream, but it does not help you for offline anyway.
All companies have there own DRM so the best bet would be to look at The Youtube rental service as it's by Google Though I've never used it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I suspected that might be the case. I hadn't looked at the youtube service, so I'll check it out.
mebison said:
Thanks, I suspected that might be the case. I hadn't looked at the youtube service, so I'll check it out.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Aaaannndddd....I'm really dumb. The movies I was trying to watch ARE from the youtube service, since I pulled them from the marketplace. So it looks like they should work on an android device, but don't like the root ROM.
I just usually rent from Amazon on my laptop, so defaulted to think that that's what I was looking at.
You can try Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper, or Temp Root Remover. Those temporarily "remove" root so you can run some apps that look for root. That might work.
Let me first day this isn't warez. For it to be fully functional you still have to be an MLB Premium subscriber. I'm posting should anyone have the issues I encountered.
On my Nook running CM7 the market said our device wasn't compatible. I sideloaded this from my phone and it works just fine.
http://db.tt/7lEQJzlo
Mods: if this is inappropriate please delete.
.....
Thanks. I'm going to try this out right away. Any idea if the live streaming video will work on the nook this year?
Unfortunately MLB "tested" their app on, what appears to be, whatever was around the office. The Fire is approved yet our Tablet isn't. I have a T-Mobile GS2 that isn't on the approved video list yet the AT&T version is. Last year they had an approved list...but allowed other to try with a disclaimer. I've written them regarding this.
I tried using the Dolphin browser set as Desktop and was able to connect. Unfortunately, CM7 video acceleration isn't up to par yet (hopefully soon) so I had a clear but choppy picture. It did, however, look great in my phone
......
MLB at Bat Lite is available on the Android Market now under CM7. I was able to login with my account and am listening to a game now...unfortunately it doesn't seem to show any live video. Quite annoying when the Kindle Fire is supposedly compatible. I'm hoping this might change when we get past spring training but will see.
Sent from my Nook Tablet using Tapatalk
There are very few games with live video that i have noticed. Unfortunately i havent tried to watch any but the fact I didnt have a "device not supported" error with at bat lite is a good sign.
Sent from my Nook Tablet using xda premium
Anybody on CM9 having trouble playing the highlight videos? I get a black screen and the audio starts for a half a second, but the video never plays.
Sent from my NookTablet using XDA Premium HD app
Vegasden said:
Let me first day this isn't warez. For it to be fully functional you still have to be an MLB Premium subscriber. I'm posting should anyone have the issues I encountered.
On my Nook running CM7 the market said our device wasn't compatible. I sideloaded this from my phone and it works just fine.
http://db.tt/7lEQJzlo
Mods: if this is inappropriate please delete.
.....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your link is dead. How do I get MLB to play on my tablet? I am a Premium Subscriber.
I figured a way to get Live streaming through mlb.com
First you need the Dolphin browser and set it up for "desktop" compatibility. This forces the web pages to open as they would if you were on a PC. Next, just download the Flash app 11 in the Google play store. Go to mlb.tv, sign in, and voila! you can watch all your games on live streams or archived!
It looks so good too, it streams in HD.
JRam13 said:
I figured a way to get Live streaming through mlb.com
First you need the Dolphin browser and set it up for "desktop" compatibility. This forces the web pages to open as they would if you were on a PC. Next, just download the Flash app 11 in the Google play store. Go to mlb.tv, sign in, and voila! you can watch all your games on live streams or archived!
It looks so good too, it streams in HD.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do you set up for "desktop" compatibility?
peters4n6 said:
How do you set up for "desktop" compatibility?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In Dolphin browser settings, more, Settings, Dolphin settings, User Agent = Desktop.
Has anyone successfully ported over the APKs to allow this for the Galaxy 10.1? I see that people have done it for other devices, would it be the same process? or can guide me to the places to help me out, thanks!
I want this too! Bump for interest
Sent from my GT-P7510 using XDA
There is a work around available. Flash Video Browser is $0.99 and will play Amazon Prime, Hulu, HBOgo, etc from the browser. Makes the websites think you are browsing from a pc. Works wonderfully.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.danielhlockard.flashbrowser
Won't a custom ROM set with a desktop UAString do this?
Hello all,
So with some trial and error, I was able to get my hands on the apks for the Fire TV Versions of HBO Go, Showtime Anytime and WatchESPN. These are all apps we desperately need on our Android Tvs.
The biggest problem right now is that when you sideload these onto your device, they bring up one of three errors.
If you don't have the Amazon Appstore or Amazon Underground installed at all, it will prompt you to install it, then force quit itself.
If you have the Amazon Appstore or Amazon Underground installed, but you are not logged in, the error will prompt you to login and will take you straight to the login page.
If you have the Amazon Appstore or the Amazon Underground, and you are logged in, the error will claim that you do not own the app in question and either show you details or force-quit you.
Now, it seems to me (a humble peasant compared to many people here) that we're approaching this all wrong. So far, it seems like we've been trying to hoodwink the apps into thinking we're running them on Fire TV devices by modifying our build.prop. I have yet to hear this work. Instead I would propose this: what if we stopped the error message from closing our apps after the prompt? So say, in the first scenario, it prompts me to install the Amazon Appstore, I click ok... and nothing happens, leaving me free to use the app normally.
This Youtuber was able to get the HBO Now (not Go) app for Fire TV working somehow using this method
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2h59156pHE
If a brave soul of the XDA community wants to try this and gift us with modified APKs that will run on our systems, that would be fantastic. I can attach the APKs if you need them
UPDATE
I was able to get this to work! DM me for details (if Amazon finds out how, they will shut down this loophole). I was able to get most apps for Fire TV I could get my hands on to work! The only one that consistently gave me issues was the WatchABC app, everything else works 100% (HBO Go is a little sluggish, but Showtime Anytime is buttery smooth )
I would love to get the watchespn apk!
spotdog14 said:
I would love to get the watchespn apk!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's already available in one of the threads, I've had it working for the most part. I think if you had a keyboard and mouse it would be even better.
Android TV needs a WatchESPN app. I'm not going to use a mouse to control my TV. I know it works but it's annoying. I'll just cast until they hopefully release one. The Fire TV WatchESPN app is fantastic.
Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk
Hi mate, there's an app on FireTV called TVPlayer for UK Freeview channels, it has a really nice UI on FireTV completely different to the regular Android app, wondering if you'd manage to grab that one?
bradwatson said:
Android TV needs a WatchESPN app. I'm not going to use a mouse to control my TV. I know it works but it's annoying. I'll just cast until they hopefully release one. The Fire TV WatchESPN app is fantastic.
Sent from my XT1096 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Kodi with ESPN3 plugin works perfectly.
bikubay1 said:
Kodi with ESPN3 plugin works perfectly.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did they have any luck getting it to work for regular ESPN channels with sign-in?
Would it be possible to get an APK for Playstation Vue? Id like to see if I can get it running on my Nexus.
Playstation Vue would be great, if its possible. Its a great service, just wish it was on the nexus player.
Yeah Playstation Vue... Yes, please!
I don't know if you guys noticed - but watchESPN is now a native androidTV app. Easy install from within nexus player's play store. Seems to work great, live streaming works as well. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sideloaded apk.
kupony said:
I don't know if you guys noticed - but watchESPN is now a native androidTV app. Easy install from within nexus player's play store. Seems to work great, live streaming works as well. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sideloaded apk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The new ESPN app works amazingly on Nexus Player, at least in my experience. Now I just need working Amazon, Vudu , and NBC Sports apps
kupony said:
I don't know if you guys noticed - but watchESPN is now a native androidTV app. Easy install from within nexus player's play store. Seems to work great, live streaming works as well. Finally, I was able to get rid of the sideloaded apk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Its not availabe at my location. Is there anyway you can post Apk please?
Sheikboy said:
UPDATE
I was able to get this to work! DM me for details (if Amazon finds out how, they will shut down this loophole). I was able to get most apps for Fire TV I could get my hands on to work! The only one that consistently gave me issues was the WatchABC app, everything else works 100% (HBO Go is a little sluggish, but Showtime Anytime is buttery smooth )
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you know if the HBO Go app works with comcast, Comcast hasn't approved the use of androidTV devices for streaming but they have for FireOS and regular Android, currently I use the regular Android app, but proper TV UI and remote navigation would be good.
UPDATE:
It does indeed appear to be a separate app that activates has a fire tv device so can be activated with comcast, but its pretty laggy, does anyone have the most up to date fire tv version, I'm running 2.7.06
Looks like I spoke too soon, seems like I can't get anything to actually play, just force closes.