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    Thread Install older version of netflix?

    Is there any way if not rooted to unistall the default netflix app as I want to install an older version to use a dns service to get access to the american netflix ? I have done this on my nexus player but netflix isn't a "system app" like it is on the shield which has no unistall option. I...
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    Thread Remote issue.

    Lately my remote seems to be going to sleep on me. :( If I'm in any particular app or Kodi if my remote is idle for any length of time it lags on the first click or two then it starts working fine. Any idea what could be going on, never noticed this happening before. Thanks.
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    Thread SuperSU give root permission?

    So I have rooted my Shield and when I check Supersu app it tells me I have a few apps allowed to have root permission. I noticed for instance when I open Total Commander I got a popup saying I had been granted root permission, so how do I give root permission to an app of my choice...
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    Thread [Root] TV Boot app and recovery?

    Rooted with "SR3-SuperSU-v2.79-SR3-20170114223742.zip" and "twrp-3.0.2-0-foster.img". I installed "TV Boot" app on my nvidia shield tv but when I go and click on "recovery" all I get is the red warning sign over the droid. Have I installed TWRP wrong? This works fine on my nexus...
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    Thread My Android Tools?

    Sideloaded on my Nexus Player and I'm attempting to disable system update service in google play services but can't seem to be able to move the "on off" slider. I've tried with remote which can scroll up and down and everything fine and also a mouse but can't for the life of me get turn it on...
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    Thread Rooting?

    Total rooting noob here, :o have a few questions so bear with me. My Nexus player is stock 7.1.1 N, I would like to root so I can go back to 6.0 M. Is this possible. I also read about Wugs nexus root tool, is something that can be used with nexus player or is it designed for phones only...
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    Thread How to eject usb drive?

    I have a usb connected and after watching a video it is still flashing on and off, now I want to safely eject it but amazon info says to go to settings/system/usb storage/ and select eject. With the new update all I have is device/about/storage in there I see no way to eject. Any ideas?
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    Thread Directv Now HBO?

    Live streaming is working great but for some reason hbo on demand won't play for me The loading square either just keeps spinning or the screen goes black like its going to start but nothing. Anyone else?
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    Thread Strange popup on kodi won't go away.

    Just got a fire tv 2nd gen., installed Kodi and nothing else. I then installed Quasar add-on and then this popup appeared. It stays on-screen even after I exit Kodi and go back to the main screen. The only way I've found to get rid of it is doing system restart. I'll add a pic so you can...
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    Thread Basic apk question?

    OK I have a nexus player so I know how to sideload etc. on it or go to google store on my pc and send apps to it. Now, I have a ftv 2 on order and I'm wondering if I will be able to add apps to the ftv in the same manner or is there some difference between an apk for nexus player and fire tv...
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    Thread Fire tv remote?

    Hi, I've read that the fire tv remote can be paired to work with the shield but if one does so will it still work with the fire tv? Thanks.
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    Thread Fixing sideways games?

    I have a Japanese baseball game made for an android phone but sideloaded on my nexus player. It looks great but it's sideways, is it possible to correct this somehow or does it require some coding experience. Thanks.
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    Thread Stop updating apps?

    Is there a way to make sure Kodi doesn't update on me? Thanks.
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    Thread MLB.TV 60 fps?

    Will the mlb.tv app currently on the nexus player be updated to accommodate the new 60 fps update for the 2016 season? So far I only see Shield TV listed as a supported android device along with Sony tv's.
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    Thread Slingplayer?

    Any modified slingplayer apps out there that will work. I tried sideloading and although the screen loads sideways I'm able to log in with a mouse but as soon as I go to watch the screen flickers and just goes grey, audio however works fine.
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    Thread 5.1 audio?

    So Netflix has 5.1 but what else? HBO GO is still 2.0 but has been 5.1 on xbox for a couple years or more, anyone heard if this player will evr support more than just netflix in 5.1. Hey Google this is 2016 get with it.
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    Thread Washed out colors.

    Wondering what everyone is doing about this bug since the latest 6.0 update? Wait for a fix or are you reverting back to an earlier OS? I know google is aware of the problem but who knows when they will get at this.