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Hello,
Just got my Tab on Friday. Are the subject apps available? I cannot find them in the market.
Thanks!
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no on Netflix and the future of it on this tablet is quite grim too.
there's no native Facebook app optimized for tablets just yet (how silly is that), only the phone version which is not available for this device. people tend to like this as a substitute for now:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook
or just use the browser.
i think Words With Friends is not tablet optimized either and thus not available.
mannequin said:
there's no native Facebook app optimized for tablets just yet (how silly is that), only the phone version which is not available for this device.
i think Words With Friends is not tablet optimized either and thus not available.
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There isn't even an iPad app for Facebook yet.
I use WWF on my Tab without issue
I use the Facebook app from my phone. Actually, it automatically downloaded and installed when I first logged into the tablet. It synced all my apps, even the ones that don't show up in a market search.
I read somewhwre, I believe it was the words for friends change log, that they were working on a tablet optimized version. Could be wrong though.
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ikon8 said:
I use the Facebook app from my phone. Actually, it automatically downloaded and installed when I first logged into the tablet. It synced all my apps, even the ones that don't show up in a market search.
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yeah it does that. not gonna work if you never installed it on the phone though.
mannequin said:
yeah it does that. not gonna work if you never installed it on the phone though.
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Friendcaster isn't free but it works great. FriendMe should have a new version out next week that's more usable. And Facebook iPad is coming out soon... so maybe HC next?
Friendcaster sucks IMO. Only thing it has is the feed. You're better off using the actual website. FriendMe is a little better but its still missing some of the core features.
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Would be nice to play Words with friends on this new tablet i just bought
you guys dont have words with friends???? i have it on my tablet... and i had it on my xoom too i got it from the market
did they remove it or something??
i can post the apk
xtkxhom3r said:
you guys dont have words with friends???? i have it on my tablet... and i had it on my xoom too i got it from the market
did they remove it or something??
i can post the apk
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Yes they did during the last update. They said they are working on a Honeycomb version. The phone version does work, but it cuts off the bottoms of the letters in your tray. You can't tell F's from E's for example. Also when you use a blank tile the letter chooser is not displayed properly.
That said, it does work.
I would assume the new UI will be more like the Ipad's.
Andy
I have WWF on my phone, and it auto downloaded to my tab when I opened the market for the first time.
Suppose I have to wait since this is my first Android anything
You can sideload it: Download it here
Completely legit, use the quick download button. Install Astro before you download it, and use the app installer.
http://www.getjar.com/mobile/48090/...6j608cinkp1p03r4&c=l2guqa0e2bj1jx0713&lang=en
I've got WWF on my tab. Auto downloaded first time. It blows on the tab atm. The bottom bar covers like 20% of the letters. for some you have to drag them up to see what they are. They need a tab version badly.
Here is a great facebook app https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locomolabs.facebook&feature=search_result
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When did the phone version of facebook get changed? I was able to download it from the market when i got my tab last week.
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Just got my to.1 yesterday, I was in love with it until I found out these three apps were not available, looks like I will be returning it in the next few days, =( pretty bummed, I guess I should have researched this prior to purchasing, but they seemed like such basic app's that it never crossed my mind that they wouldn't be available
I have been an android guy for a long time ( had a g1, and now have a g2 ) and this may be what pushes me over to the Ios darkside
just spoke to a Netflix rep. to summarize, he said that they are very aware that tons of people are looking for a Honeycomb app, and that they have offered the major manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Motorola..) the necessary things to integrate Netflix, and that it's up to the manufacturers to decide if they would like to implement the DRM needed to run Netflix. but since some of these manufacturers, Samsung for example, are planning on a media hub.. the Netflix rep said that Samsung might see it as competition to their own offerings. so we should all contact both Samsung and Netflix to let them know how badly we want Netlifx.
Netflix customer service: 1-866-716-0414
Samsung live chat: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/contact
Samsung customer service for apps: 1-888-899-7609
Netflix app
radiohead14 said:
just spoke to a Netflix rep. to summarize, he said that they are very aware that tons of people are looking for a Honeycomb app, and that they have offered the major manufacturers (Samsung, HTC, Motorola..) the necessary things to integrate Netflix, and that it's up to the manufacturers to decide if they would like to implement the DRM needed to run Netflix. but since some of these manufacturers, Samsung for example, are planning on a media hub.. the Netflix rep said that Samsung might see it as competition to their own offerings. so we should all contact both Samsung and Netflix to let them know how badly we want Netlifx.
Netflix customer service: 1-866-716-0414
Samsung live chat:
Samsung customer service for apps: 1-888-899-7609
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So I just finished chatting with Samsung and this is what they had to say....
Dave: Hi, thanks for reaching out to Samsung tech support. How can I help you today?
Andre: I recently purchased your new galaxy 10.1 and found out that there is no Netflix app compatible with it. why is that?
Dave: Please allow me to go through the inquiry.
Andre: k
Dave: Let me explain.
Dave: Netflix works on Silver lite to stream movies. The Samsung Tab doesn't support this Silver lite. However, Samsung and Microsoft are working to release a upgrade so that Tab will support Silver lite and then you can stream from Netflix.
Andre: how soon can we expect this?
Dave: I'm sorry; this information will be released only after releasing the appropriate upgrade for the Tab and I do not want to provide you with any false information.
Andre: are we talking weeks, months, years?
Andre: this is a big reason i purchased the tablet
Dave: I can understand your concern. I recommend you contact our phone support at 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864); they are available 24/7. I'm sure they'll assist you further in this regard.
Andre: k... thanks
So I've had my Prime for a while now. Got it from GameStop, and of course it game pre-loaded with some games. However, it is obvious GameStop sideloaded those games because although the Google Market, sorry, I mean the Google Play Store will tell me some of the games need updates, it won't let me install such updates. The error is typically that when trying to update they realized I didn't own those games.
I had emailed GameStop about this some time back. Their response was simply that nothing could be done.
I tried emailing one of the developers, for Shadowgun, and to date they haven't bothered to respond to me.
This is irritating to me. My games are stuck in time because GameStop won't provide updates, and the Market/Play Store won't let me update cause it thinks they aren't valid copies. Is there ANYTHING I can do here to get these apps updated legally?
Thanks,
K.
Hm, doesn't sound very good bro, if GameStop themselves refuse to do something against it, I don't think anyone else will care. Sorry to say that, but I think there's not a big chance for you to get your updates.
However, there are still two steps I would think of:
1. Have you written to Google and described your problem to them already?
2. If you really are keen on those updates, you could look for a guide to remove those games, uninstall the Play Store updates and buy them a second time (as they are marked as "Paid" up to now, aren't they?). As I said, I don't think that's an option for ya, but, who knows...?
Yeah, trying not to have to repurchase...but I figured that is the only way I can do this...hence why I posted. Was hoping there might be a way.
I suppose emailing Google might be worth a shot, but my gut tells me they'll just say its up to GameStop since they put the games on the tablet. AKA: you installed from outside our market, not our problem. I could be wrong though.
K.
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/10/2...:+DroidLife+(Droid+Life)&utm_content=Facebook
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Just a company who thought they could add Google play without permission. Google will shoot down their request and people will have to sideload like we do on gg
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...you're on XDA. And you're worried about play store access.
I reiterate...
...you're on XDA? And worried about play store access?
I'll make something that roots the device and sideloads the app store and google services all in one button. Don't worry your pretty little head. If that's the only thing they get wrong, then it's still the best device to date.
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...you're on XDA. And you're worried about play store access.
I reiterate...
...you're on XDA? And worried about play store access?
I'll make something that roots the device and sideloads the app store and google services all in one button. Don't worry your pretty little head. If that's the only thing they get wrong, then it's still the best device to date.
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That's not my point! They lied to the consumer and cannot be trusted as a whole. They have been funded on kickstarter based on a lie, not just a small lie, but a giant fraudulent, refund my $ you bastards sized lie.
Root or no root, they sold it as a Google Play store accessible device. And it isn't!
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That's not my point! They lied to the consumer and cannot be trusted as a whole. They have been funded on kickstarter based on a lie, not just a small lie, but a giant fraudulent, refund my $ you bastards sized lie.
Root or no root, they sold it as a Google Play store accessible device. And it isn't!
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They're still working on it, actually, and my understanding is that no 240x240 screen sized device will be capable of supporting it under android 4.3, so they may have it out when they update to 4.3, pending Google's say-so.
So a device that does not have certification for a version of Android that doesn't even exist yet is a fraud?
As far as it not coming on the Android 4.2.2 version, that was public knowledge back in early September.
Oh BTW
"While all efforts are made to ensure timely completion of software functions, software development too can have unforseeable delays which may result in software functions being delivered in an update after a product has shipped."
On the Omate KS page since Aug 21st 2013
Hell. At least they updated you about it vs threatening folks publicly when ever anybody brought up any real issues.
BAWWWWWWWWWW QQ more. This isn't new knowledge and you're an idiot for thinking a company is a fraud because they hit a hiccup they didn't count on when bringing their product to the US.
This is XDA. You're complaining in the wrong place.
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kevinb77 said:
That's not my point! They lied to the consumer and cannot be trusted as a whole. They have been funded on kickstarter based on a lie, not just a small lie, but a giant fraudulent, refund my $ you bastards sized lie.
Root or no root, they sold it as a Google Play store accessible device. And it isn't!
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Are you serious?!? Name at least one crowdfunding campaign that treated their backers with as much respect, which had as many detailed updates, which had stayed on schedule, which has worked so hard around the globe? They came up front about Play store hiccup and even offered an alternative of another on-line store until they will resolve licensing issue with Google (which btw they are working on actively).
I don't understand everyone defending this "upfront" action they decided to take after a Google exec put the kabash on the Play store on this device last week. But I work for a manufacturer of medical devices and if we advertise something to be in our product it has to be there or we would get our assess sued into bankruptcy. My point was that they should have never advertised the device as a Google Play store capable device if they didn't have all their ducks in a row. Business wise, it's unethical and in other markets even criminal.
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Probably because we aren't assholes.
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Probably because we aren't assholes.
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No need for name calling man. I'm just trying to wrap my head around this situation.
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I wasn't calling you one. I will say none of your posts indicated you were trying to understand this so much as belittling those who don't agree with you.
If you want to discuss it, let's discuss it. Don't patronize people.
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I wasn't calling you one. I will say none of your posts indicated you were trying to understand this so much as belittling those who don't agree with you.
If you want to discuss it, let's discuss it. Don't patronize people.
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I certainly was not trying to belittle anyone in the XDA universe.
But the solution of sideloading the Play Store apk is unsettling to me. I own an OUYA and was an early adopter of one of the first Android tablets, the Viewsonic G-book. I have also been rooting and roming since the DROID 1. While ROMS and sideloading is great, it's just unstable and in some situations becomes a full-time job of keeping up with updates and fixes.
I love messing with my devices as much as anyone else here, but for once I'd like to just buy an Android device that I didn't feel the need to have to change in someway, and spending upwards to $300 on an Android device in 2013 with its fair amount of promises should deliver on them.
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I agree with you completely and feel the same way but we need to draw the line here at calling it fraud.
I'm comfortable enough with side loading that it isn't an issue but the developer model is what is being discussed. November 30th is a long ways away in shipping terms and until they definitively say no I just think it's better not to get up in arms about it. Let them do their thing. Believe me when I say that if they screw this up they will sink.
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I don't understand everyone defending this "upfront" action they decided to take after a Google exec put the kabash on the Play store on this device last week.
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ORLY. AGAIN, the play store (Google Services) issue was a matter of public knowledge for over a month.
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My point was that they should have never advertised the device as a Google Play store capable device if they didn't have all their ducks in a row. Business wise, it's unethical and in other markets even criminal.
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Should they have removed the mention of Play Store being included back in early Sept? In my opinion yes. The release that recently came out should have also been done back then as well. "unethical"? Maybe. Criminal? No. The disclaimer that was a the bottom of their KS since day one covers their ass. Period, end of story, thanks for playing.
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I agree with you completely and feel the same way but we need to draw the line here at calling it fraud.
I'm comfortable enough with side loading that it isn't an issue but the developer model is what is being discussed. November 30th is a long ways away in shipping terms and until that definitively say no I just think it's better not to get up in arms about it. Let them do their thing. Believe me when I say that if they screw this up they will sink.
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All the KS units are in the clear. The pre-orders may be another matter.
In my book, the campaign of AI Watch is fraudulent. Regarding Omate, I have a pretty good feeling that even if they would have published this disclaimer while campaign was active - they still would have gotten as much supporters/backers because for a lot of the people not including Google play store is not a show stopper. With a ways around it (sideloading), and alternative store, and active updates about working with Google to resolve this officially, I still say they built a strong community trust.
Btw, with Google planning to release their own smartwatch and probably a pressure from tanking Gear, something tells me there are political reasons for Google to continue delaying their decision. Just my conspiracy theory
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In my book, the campaign of AI Watch is fraudulent.
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At least Omate have admitted that Google Play support won't be there out the box, unlike AI Smartwatch, which is in the same position. They are still giving the impression it comes with Play store.
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I think its really funny how people are complaining so much about it. i mean i am disappointed my self as its part of why i've pre ordered the 8gb 1gb omate truesmart but it wasn't the main reason the main reason is because its the best smart watch there is so far. I'm no programmer but I can still install apps etc so it wont be too hard for people to install them, them self's once someone provides us with them to install.
as for no smart watches coming with play store i have the omate prototype on my wrist right now (re-branded as simvalley aw-414.go) and it has play store built into the rom. i know because i factory reset it and it was still there. that being said i hope they make an update for the one I'm wearing right now as it has some terrible bugs on the ui that make it not so good for using some apps show multiple copy's of their icons and you can not remove any of them without uninstalling said apps, after you put so many apps on it some start to vanish and can only be seen if you search for them, it looks like they tried hybrid the app drawer and the home screens as their is no home screens so no widgets or only showing apps you want to see. it also has folders but their useless as you can only put 3 apps in them. it becomes useless if i install a different launcher to fix the other issues. do you think omate firmware would work on it ? because the firmware thats on it says omate_hw2.0_20130923.1 and the model number says omate too.
if someone releases firmware for it that works properly it would be not so bad and very similar to the lower spec omate internals wise? as it seems to be reasonable for its specs if you ignore those software bugs that should have been fixed before release.
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I think its really funny how people are complaining so much about it. i mean i am disappointed my self as its part of why i've pre ordered the 8gb 1gb omate truesmart but it wasn't the main reason the main reason is because its the best smart watch there is so far. I'm no programmer but I can still install apps etc so it wont be too hard for people to install them, them self's once someone provides us with them to install.
as for no smart watches coming with play store i have the omate prototype on my wrist right now (re-branded as simvalley aw-414.go) and it has play store built into the rom. i know because i factory reset it and it was still there. that being said i hope they make an update for the one I'm wearing right now as it has some terrible bugs on the ui that make it not so good for using some apps show multiple copy's of their icons and you can not remove any of them without uninstalling said apps, after you put so many apps on it some start to vanish and can only be seen if you search for them, it looks like they tried hybrid the app drawer and the home screens as their is no home screens so no widgets or only showing apps you want to see. it also has folders but their useless as you can only put 3 apps in them. it becomes useless if i install a different launcher to fix the other issues. do you think omate firmware would work on it ? because the firmware thats on it says omate_hw2.0_20130923.1 and the model number says omate too.
if someone releases firmware for it that works properly it would be not so bad and very similar to the lower spec omate internals wise? as it seems to be reasonable for its specs if you ignore those software bugs that should have been fixed before release.
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I'm sure if it doesn't work right out of the box, we can make you a rom from the Omate that will work quite easily.
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I'm sure if it doesn't work right out of the box, we can make you a rom from the Omate that will work quite easily.
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It does not sadly. I mean its still useable but the issues it does have make it not very good to use so it really needs a rom that works properly.
the rom thats on it is custom build version: OMATE_HW2.0_20130923.115849 and the model number is listed as OMATE.
but yeah I'd be really grateful if someone does make a custom rom for it that works properly and tells me which google play store version to install and were to get the apk etc, I'm also guessing they would need to make a rooting app for it too so it could be flashed tho right?
I would like to know how to root the new SKYSTREAM THREE PLUS ANDROID TV BOX if someone can please give me any instructions
So I'm assuming you never found how to root this box? I'm looking at buying one and need root for simulating keyboard/typing input.
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Did you try any of these methods?
https://www.xda-developers.com/best-one-click-root-2018/
Looking to do the same thing did you find a root method that worked?
I do believe they are rooted before they are delivered. They have magisk manager installed but not up to date. If you do a factory reset you will lose the root for some reason. I am still researching this and trying to figure it out so I can get play store installed again.
If you didn't notice, the installed PS was at version 12 or there abouts and will not upgrade. The newest version right now is around 21. Even though they say this box is PS certified, it in fact is not.
If I figure out a way to root this again I will post here. But I don't want to mess it up too much as this is my primary media center.
I did finally get my root back. Not quite sure how. But it was after a second factory reset. Magisk manager has the root on these right out of the box. So have a look for Magisk app and open that. If it says something about this version is out of date, then you will need to update it of course. There are many other tutorials online to help you from there.
Edit: do not update magisk. Use the one supplied and get root back that way.
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I did finally get my root back. Not quite sure how. But it was after a second factory reset. Magisk manager has the root on these right out of the box. So have a look for Magisk app and open that. If it says something about this version is out of date, then you will need to update it of course. There are many other tutorials online to help you from there.
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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I don't know about the pro. It looks like they might be running some hacked version of Android TV but I can't confirm. I did hear that the native Netflix and Prime app won't play 4k so I assume the pros are also rooted.
My 3 plus has a hacked Android 8 on it out of the box. I actually put it aside for the last couple of months because I purchased a shield. They have an actual licensed Android TV version 9 installed.
I hope this winter to get some down time to mess with the SS.
In my honest opinion, I wouldn't purchase from them again until they decide to actually install a licensed/certified Android on their box.
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I don't know about the pro. It looks like they might be running some hacked version of Android TV but I can't confirm. I did hear that the native Netflix and Prime app won't play 4k so I assume the pros are also rooted.
My 3 plus has a hacked Android 8 on it out of the box. I actually put it aside for the last couple of months because I purchased a shield. They have an actual licensed Android TV version 9 installed.
I hope this winter to get some down time to mess with the SS.
In my honest opinion, I wouldn't purchase from them again until they decide to actually install a licensed/certified Android on their box.
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Yeah I just checked there mate, the fookers have refunded the payment saying due to current situation delivery won't be another 6 weeks so I've to order sooner lol.
Think I will just buy a shield instead.
With regard to skystream I read that they're keeping their new super doopwr os locked down in secret.
Apparently due to amlogic factory guidelines, but obviously we now know its because its running cloned unlicensed firmware itself. Cheeky buggers
A refund is good in this case. For sure spend the little extra and go the shield route.
If you join the SS/Elite mods (if you look carefully one of the admins of Elite is actually listed as the owner of SS) facebook group they 1000%, under no circumstances, state that you should not factory reset their box. That to me is a head turner.
Why shouldn't you? Because it messes up the magisk root that they install on each and every box and they aren't going to send you support for resetting it. Unless you pay 35 American for them to remote into your box and fix it for you.
On the 3 plus I tried everything to upgrade the playstore from version 12. Yes! It was stuck on version 12 and could not install an upgrade. I have another Android box that isn't certified but the PS actually updates.
For me it was a lesson well learned. I fell for their boasting, hook, line and sinker!
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A refund is good in this case. For sure spend the little extra and go the shield route.
If you join the SS/Elite mods (if you look carefully one of the admins of Elite is actually listed as the owner of SS) facebook group they 1000%, under no circumstances, state that you should not factory reset their box. That to me is a head turner.
Why shouldn't you? Because it messes up the magisk root that they install on each and every box and they aren't going to send you support for resetting it. Unless you pay 35 American for them to remote into your box and fix it for you.
On the 3 plus I tried everything to upgrade the playstore from version 12. Yes! It was stuck on version 12 and could not install an upgrade. I have another Android box that isn't certified but the PS actually updates.
For me it was a lesson well learned. I fell for their boasting, hook, line and sinker!
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Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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Wow! Thanks for posting that link. I will have to download it. I actually removed Playstore off my 3 plus and after a a full reset it never reinstalled and I can't sideload it either.
The new pro they just released is an amlogic chip as well. I don't know all the specs right off hand atm. But looking at their website, it looks to be some version of Android TV. Unless they made the launcher to look like it. I assume the latter. I have already seen from their fb group that people are complaining that Netflix and prime will not provide 4k as promised. Also that Play store won't update either app since it is not certified. You have to update those via aptoid.
Their fb group is also locked down that the admins have to approve all the posts. That sounds to me that they got tired of people complaining about legitimate problems with their boxes. That doesn't stop some people from going off topic on some of the posts though and it does happen from time to time until the admins clean those off.
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Wow! Thanks for posting that link. I will have to download it. I actually removed Playstore off my 3 plus and after a a full reset it never reinstalled and I can't sideload it either.
The new pro they just released is an amlogic chip as well. I don't know all the specs right off hand atm. But looking at their website, it looks to be some version of Android TV. Unless they made the launcher to look like it. I assume the latter. I have already seen from their fb group that people are complaining that Netflix and prime will not provide 4k as promised. Also that Play store won't update either app since it is not certified. You have to update those via aptoid.
Their fb group is also locked down that the admins have to approve all the posts. That sounds to me that they got tired of people complaining about legitimate problems with their boxes. That doesn't stop some people from going off topic on some of the posts though and it does happen from time to time until the admins clean those off.
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I just contacted them yesterday, I asked if new box will come with magisk, he said no as it is original signed version of android tv, so I said bummer.
I asked what to do about adblocking etc as I usually use adaway on the root #. In the next breath he said adaway will work as the system comes "sort of pre-rooted"
Well its not original version of ATV then I'm guessing?
He said theyre using a non mobile version of android so they weren't sure how magisk would be implemented or if it would play nice with /system...
So I think what we have is a clone and this is why they're not disclosing firmware,
The box seems to come with a root of sorts already in place.
I reordered it anyway as I want to see what it's like.
I asked is it true you cannot FR the box and they said they are working on this.
That's rather worrying, I wil post review of this box and some board photos once it arrives but I'm being told it won't arrive for another month or two.
Bertonumber1 said:
I just contacted them yesterday, I asked if new box will come with magisk, he said no as it is original signed version of android tv, so I said bummer.
I asked what to do about adblocking etc as I usually use adaway on the root #. In the next breath he said adaway will work as the system comes "sort of pre-rooted"
Well its not original version of ATV then I'm guessing?
He said theyre using a non mobile version of android so they weren't sure how magisk would be implemented or if it would play nice with /system...
So I think what we have is a clone and this is why they're not disclosing firmware,
The box seems to come with a root of sorts already in place.
I reordered it anyway as I want to see what it's like.
I asked is it true you cannot FR the box and they said they are working on this.
That's rather worrying, I wil post review of this box and some board photos once it arrives but I'm being told it won't arrive for another month or two.
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Wow. I am surprised they actually gave you that much info. I couldn't get anything out of them besides tough luck.
Would be interesting to hear for sure.
A non-mobile version of Android? Oh but its an original signed version of Android TV? Sounds to me like they are praying on people whom don't know any better.
So I will be assuming my guess earlier is correct. Cobbled up Android with a launcher built to look and act like Android TV.
Bertonumber1 said:
Jeez man :crying: Ive done some researching since I ordered and don't really like what I'm reading about the company itself support etc, I also know the 3 is more or less a clone of another amlogic device after a dev successfully decompiled the firmware .. Check this out:
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv.../776697-rom-skystream-3-plus-updated-20190630
So I wonder if the new Pro 8k is gonna be a clone of the new x6 or something similar with a slightly higher cpu/gpu freq? If theyre charging $35 to go through your router via teamviewer or anydesk they must be desperate to keep a lid on it.
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I finally got a chance to flash the rom from the freaktab forum. Works great! Thanks for that link for sure! Now that I know that works, I am going to try to flash a different Amlogic ROM to see if that works!
Since I had the time, I also decided to try and flash my Sky Stream 3 Plus with a rom from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...m-xtmod-atv-x96-max-gt1-u211-devices-t3892273
They have an Android 8 and 9 version.
The version 8 worked great! Seemed to really run smooth for the half hour that I tested it. The launcher looks like the Android TV that I have on my shield. Just a few customizations missing.
Went ahead and tried the Android 9 mod supplied there and working so far! Gonna run that for a bit and see what happens.
Once again the Android 9 supplied by xannytech looks great! I will have to install an app to tell me if for sure this is running androidtv for sure. When setting up it actually stated that it was.
I also see that Chromecast is built into both of these versions as well! Instead of the SS3plus garbage that never seemed to work!
So I did download the backup rom from that link. It worked pretty good! I messed with it for about an hour to see how it worked and didn't find any noticeable flaws. Thanks for that.
I then flashed the android 8 from one of the threads here and messed with it for a half hour before I realized there was the android 9 available. I am currently running that and have for the last week. Runs good enough that I moved it into the bedroom. Only thing I can't figure out is what root app to install so I can get a few apps, like an auto off to run correctly.
Just changed the cec to see if it will shutdown when the TV kicks into sleep mode like my cheap mygica used to do for me.
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-Swamper- said:
So I did download the backup rom from that link. It worked pretty good! I messed with it for about an hour to see how it worked and didn't find any noticeable flaws. Thanks for that.
I then flashed the android 8 from one of the threads here and messed with it for a half hour before I realized there was the android 9 available. I am currently running that and have for the last week. Runs good enough that I moved it into the bedroom. Only thing I can't figure out is what root app to install so I can get a few apps, like an auto off to run correctly.
Just changed the cec to see if it will shutdown when the TV kicks into sleep mode like my cheap mygica used to do for me.
Edit... guess I am replying to myself... lol
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@-Swamper- Sorry there mate, I had unsubscribed from this thread after I decided not to bother with skystream. I'm happy you found the link and firmware that suited your needs.
Me? I settled for an amazon 2nd gen Sloane box. Rooted and I'm sticking with it. I have the 4k in the room also.
I was going to buy the sky stream but too many problems before I even got hold of it. General attitude from the staff there stinks.
Anyway glad you got things sorted. Tag me if you're needing any help with flashing roms etc
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Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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Not a chance, I bought two of these things for customers and they assured they were rooted. When allot of apps that need root wouldn't install I checked to see if Magisk Manager was installed, (another bs line they sold me). I installed Magisk manager and what it told me was that Magisk was not installed, not any version anywhere. My advice, for what it's worth , stay clear of Skystream. In my personal opinion they are hucksters telling people whatever they want to hear.
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Not a chance, I bought two of these things for customers and they assured they were rooted. When allot of apps that need root wouldn't install I checked to see if Magisk Manager was installed, (another bs line they sold me). I installed Magisk manager and what it told me was that Magisk was not installed, not any version anywhere. My advice, for what it's worth , stay clear of Skystream. In my personal opinion they are hucksters telling people whatever they want to hear.
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Hey , thanks for your response , just what i expected from these liars . They told me things like adaway would still work as the box was "kinda rooted" on the same breath they tried to tell me their box was genuine android tv lol . What a crock of sh*t to sell a glorified amlogic device.
And after all that i asked about firmware as there were a number if guys factory resetting and ending up with bricked devcices . They told me they replaced these "free of charge" but neglected to mention the customer had to pay further shipping costs and wait 3/4 months at least for their replacement
Bertonumber1 said:
Hey, what android version is your box running? I have ordered the new skystream Pro 8k running pie 9. Obviously wondering if it will arrive with magisk installed.
Any help appreciated
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It won't, I just got two of them and magisk is not installed, neither is magisk manager
https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-loses-access-to-google-android-987873/
Reading the latest news, I can't decide whether laughing or crying....
It's concerning for us who just upgraded to the P30 Pro. I'm wondering if it's a bill pay upgrade would I be able to change my mind and go to the S10 plus now.
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compunerd3 said:
It's concerning for us who just upgraded to the P30 Pro. I'm wondering if it's a bill pay upgrade would I be able to change my mind and go to the S10 plus now.
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The world isn't work like this. Nobody enforced you to buy any Huawei devices.
If you want to make a complaint, then write to Google or to Donald Trump.
Have we sell the p30 pro?
hunhool said:
The world isn't work like this. Nobody enforced you to buy any Huawei devices.
If you want to make a complaint, then write to Google or to Donald Trump.
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The world does work like this ,it's consumer protection. Nobody forces you to buy a contract / bill item but by law you have cooling off periods and protection when the item isn't as described. We could argue that the item is no longer as described due to losing access to official Android updates and applications
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Worst thing is, if we opt to sell, no one will buy it due to these restrictions. I shave 3 years on this contract... Talk about D's
Huawei unlocks its devices, we install play store services and carry on
So what…. Trump is working on the next big Economic Crisis for the US... Huawei will found a Solution and have his own Appstore
Greetings Raffi
I am concerned about the updates
Finally my p30 pro feels so snappy with 153 that made me excited about Android q and Updates then this comes along
And is it going to effect the other Chinese manufacturers like OnePlus oppo xiaomi or not, these are the only ones left to provide us with the latest best tech without the redeculas 1000$+ that's becoming normal even for LG
Stupid
I am worried about this too, it also makes me think that if this news changes soon something like this could happen in the future because of the issues regarding huawei and America and also the UK where i am stopping Huawei from creating the 5G networks.
I happened to request a return for my P30 Pro within the 14 days period, i got sent the bag to send it back in, and says i have 30 days from when i made that request, i am within them 30 days still, so not i am really wondering if i should just send this phone back and get an S10?
Apparently this happened to ZTE before however they were reinstated again and approved. So time will tells
I think I have made my mind up, I have always been with Samsung, i was really loving OneUI on my s8+ before i got the p30 pro, i only got it as i thought i'd give it a go assuming it can't be that different, i have posted many bugs and annoyances here since getting the p30 pro, some of which i have fixed, some i can't, the EMUI software is really bad and doesn't seem well developed at all.
I think i will get an s10+
I don't care. I believe that Huawei most likely have the capacity to do their own firmware now. They'll do their own firmware and run their own app store. They're big enough now that they'll be able to make it work. Will be nice to have an alternative third ecosystem in the phone world.
I guess it's good bye now to any future security patches. Don't think Huawei's own OS would a viable alternative either. It's new and it will definitely have a lot of issues with third party apps compatibility for example, syncing to wear os devices.
Anyways, it was stated that current phones are not effected by this so i guess the main issue for us now would be upcoming security patches and firmware update.
Reckon the best option would be to sell it off.
Don worry guys...
https://www.businessinsider.in/Chin...d-Microsoft-products/articleshow/68433984.cms
sam razzy said:
Don worry guys...
https://www.businessinsider.in/Chin...d-Microsoft-products/articleshow/68433984.cms
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It will be like giving your phone admin access to china
Isn't android open source? The AOSP code for any future android OS will always be available. Huawei can always use androids open code into their devices for future security patches.
Google and 5 eyes are already spying on you. How come you don't care about that?
Huwaei phone will not recieve any android specifc code from Google , no more secutity updates , no more Google Play, no more APIs ,,,
Everthing is just blocked by US /Google now ,,
Huwaei journey in androd ends here as they will only have Aosp access which is plain deadland now days as most of the apis have migrated to Google play services
hunhool said:
https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-loses-access-to-google-android-987873/
Reading the latest news, I can't decide whether laughing or crying....
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I was all set to buy the p30pr0 but now...