[ROM][Full Android Marshmallow for Shield TV][v.1.2]

[TylerDurdenK]

with es file explorer with root, you can read and write NTFS disks without problems. You can connect also to Pc via MTP.

Android in AOSP not support NTFS but Shield Tv yes.

Rooted this afternoon and my problem is solved. Thanks.

 

[zulu99]

I had a strange problem with es file explorer pro. It always worked, but yesterdayi had a force close at start.
I not solved the problem, but i imagined that was a conflict with something.

So, i reinstalled everything and es file explorer pro is working now.

I write this to say that sometimes. especially with Marshmallow, some apps can go in conflict.
When you have a strange problem that you can't solve, reinstall.

I suspect also that Google is creating some problems on purpose because want that we change the build.prop

for example we can change foster_e in full_foster_e inside the build.prop

but i don't want change the build.prop, as you know i don't like impositions

Or can be also only that some apps are not ready for Marshmallow, and some of this can create problems to others.

Anyway, i reinstalled, updated the last google play from apk mirror, installed root and the last xposed and now all ok.

the beautiful command fastboot -w solved all problems

 

[shentheory]

For whatever reason, i can't seem to get Xposed framework working. It worked at first, i installed a module and used it. but then at some point after a reboot, i now get an error in the installer that it's not active. "install/update" is greyed out in the installer. I tried flashing the uninstaller and re-installing, but same issue. I used the links in post #2, sdk23. any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[zulu99]

For whatever reason, i can't seem to get Xposed framework working. It worked at first, i installed a module and used it. but then at some point after a reboot, i now get an error in the installer that it's not active. "install/update" is greyed out in the installer. I tried flashing the uninstaller and re-installing, but same issue. I used the links in post #2, sdk23. any help/advice would be greatly appreciated!!

I reinstalled the firmware yesterday and as first thing i installed gogole play 6.4.13.C-all [0] 2754070 from apk mirror, supersu and xposed

xposed-v82-sdk23-arm64.zip XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk Gravity Box for marshmallow and App settings 1.13

All ok.

I suggest to reinstall and clear also the data partition with fastboot -w


In general, i suggest to not restore backup, because inside backups you can have also garbage.
The only thing that you can backup are the obb of games if are big in size.
When you restore the obb, google play reinstall only the missing part. (the apk that is small in size )

 

[zulu99]

I suggest Taichi Panda: Heroes

If is not avaiable in your region, you can download it from apkpure.com

In apkpure.com, you will find all the free apps and games present in google play and the apk are original, not modified. you can check the hash.

https://youtu.be/3X3Iw9yE-Ug

P.S.
Why i suggest apkpure.com ?
Because Google are breaking the balls with all restrictions, limitations and impositions on Google Play app and services.
I think that the users must be able to try and install everything, if something not work not problem we can install others things.

 

[shentheory]

Quick question - whats the best way to set up a screen saver with this on the shield? Day dream doesnt seem to work because there is no battery so it's never seen as "charging" or docked. right now it just goes to sleep after an allotted time, and my TV basically looses the input, if i register any input it comes back on.

So i'm just thinking it's be nice to be able to set a screensaver/slideshow in place of the sleep option so the TV doesnt go blank. any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

 

[wanb1i]

Quick question - whats the best way to set up a screen saver with this on the shield? Day dream doesnt seem to work because there is no battery so it's never seen as "charging" or docked. right now it just goes to sleep after an allotted time, and my TV basically looses the input, if i register any input it comes back on.

So i'm just thinking it's be nice to be able to set a screensaver/slideshow in place of the sleep option so the TV doesnt go blank. any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

First, go to development, set Stay Awake on. Then download Project M, open it, click anywhere and click the 3 dots in the top right corner, select set visual as wallpaper zthen settings, scroll to the bottom and unchecked the box by use single visual. Now you'll have a wallpaper that dances to whatever sound is be made & your device will not sleep.

 

[RebelebeR]

Quick question - whats the best way to set up a screen saver with this on the shield? Day dream doesnt seem to work because there is no battery so it's never seen as "charging" or docked. right now it just goes to sleep after an allotted time, and my TV basically looses the input, if i register any input it comes back on.

So i'm just thinking it's be nice to be able to set a screensaver/slideshow in place of the sleep option so the TV doesnt go blank. any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

It's not exactly a screensaver app, but since I use SPMC (Kodi) it has a few screensavers you can install that work while SPMC is running so I generally keep SPMC running all of the time and use its screensavers.

 

[tailslol]

Quick question - whats the best way to set up a screen saver with this on the shield? Day dream doesnt seem to work because there is no battery so it's never seen as "charging" or docked. right now it just goes to sleep after an allotted time, and my TV basically looses the input, if i register any input it comes back on.

So i'm just thinking it's be nice to be able to set a screensaver/slideshow in place of the sleep option so the TV doesnt go blank. any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

Yes you need to install backdrop for daydream and choose when you enable it.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...backdrop-daydream-1-3-0-android-apk-download/

 

[joebobfrank]

Yes you need to install backdrop for daydream and choose when you enable it.
http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...backdrop-daydream-1-3-0-android-apk-download/

You also need to make sure system settings are set correctly. I think these are all the relevant ones:

# 10 minutes
settings put system screen_off_timeout 600000
settings put secure screensaver_enabled 1
settings put secure screensaver_activate_on_dock 1
settings put secure screensaver_activate_on_sleep 1
settings put global stay_on_while_plugged_in 0

You then need to install a daydream app like tailslol suggests, and go to your settings to select it. Personally, I like star daydream.

 

[sensai2g10]

Full Android Marshmallow for Shield TV

v.1.2

Android on TV is not just movies and songs but also millions of apps and games.
This firmware want be full Android Experience with NO Limits.
With Android you can run all standard Google Play apps and also apps made specifically for Android TV.

For the best interaction with Android from your couch i suggest DroidMote, because with DroidMote multi-touch is not a problem on TV.

Take a look here to understand why Android on TV is better than Android TV:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2E8D73B9D757086B

Firmware:

Based on Nvidia public source code + binary from stock firmware
All Android apps installable directly from Google Play
Uvc Webcam + mic ( hangouts, skype and voice search )
Bluetooth a2dp and bluetooth mic
Chromecast functionality
Full Hardware decode also for hevc h265 4k
Xposed framework arm64 working
All others internal hardware components are working very well
Google Play Movies & TV and all others DRM video player working.
Wifi ac and n work wonderful and also ethernet connection.
Compatibility with new games optimized for Tegra X1 like Doom 3
Vulkan support tested with Nvidia sample
Xbox 360 wireless controller for PC work very well

Note: The Nvidia controller works only in usb mode not in wireless mode because is not a standard controller, work only on Nvidia firmware. The Nvidia controller in wireless mode use a Nvidia proprietary wifi-direct protocol that interfere also with normal wifi functionalities, the Nvidia implementation of this protocol is not open source and i'm also not interested to have it because degrade the wifi signal and create interferences in wifi channels. I found also that the triggers of the controller not operate well, because when you release the trigger it not return always in 0 position as it should. Instead all others standard controllers and remotes wireless, bluetooth, wired works very well. The audio functionalities of the controller are not a problem, you can use bluetooth audio, a webcam with mic or any generic usb audio so you can do everyhing and also in better way, without pressing any button, just saying "OK Google". Android TV is a streaming player made mainly for paid multimedia contents, instead this firmware is a real and complete Android firmware. The sideload not solve your problems on Android TV, the sideloaded app have bad resolution on Android TV and the lack of many components inside Android TV create problems on standard android apps.

Installation:

You must start the procedure with the 3.0 or 3.1 stock firmware installed.

Download the full Android firmware from this link: https://goo.gl/k5FLhs

Put the device in fastboot mode:
Connect the Shield Tv to PC via micro usb cable
Enable usb debugging in development settings of Shield TV
In the command prompt of your PC type:
adb reboot bootloader

The bootloader must be unlocked before all others operations with the command:
fastboot oem unlock

When the bootloader is unlocked, In the command prompt type:

1) fastboot flash system system.img
2) fastboot flash vendor vendor.img
3) fastboot -w
4) fastboot reboot

All others parts of the firmware can be stock and are already installed.

For the SATV Pro model, instead of use fastboot -w to clear data / cache, you can use the TWRP recovery. When you are inside the firmware, with root and es file explorer, you can also edit the build.prop and change the field foster_e with foster_e_hdd inside the system and vendor partition. ( not necessary but you can )

To ROOT you can install the last SuperSu 2.68+ from TWRP recovery.
You can start the TWRP recovery without install with the command: fastboot boot your_twrp_recovery.img

If you don't know how to have or use fastboot, take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

In case you need the Nvidia fastboot drivers for your PC:
https://developer.nvidia.com/shield-open-source

In this last link read only the section: "Next, put your SHIELD into fastboot mode using following method:"
http://nv-tegra.nvidia.com/gitweb/?...n;f=README_SHIELD;hb=rel-24-foster-r2-partner

Changelog:

ver. 1.2
bug fix:
apps using sharedUserId that are installed on adopted storage devices will be destroyed
was a bug of the AOSP source code that was corrected.


ver. 1.1
Fix for some app that not install well on expanded storage.
overscan app included. ( you can open it creating a shourtcut )

Hello,

I desperately need help. I was able to install this full version marshmallow but I am unable to download anything or install any apps. Everything else works fine, wifi, Bluetooth ect. Please advise.

 

[rch78]

just wanted to ask if this is still the newest so i dont go through all of the procedures and end up finding out i should have installed something else thanks for all your great work zulu99

 

[joebobfrank]

just wanted to ask if this is still the newest so i dont go through all of the procedures and end up finding out i should have installed something else thanks for all your great work zulu99

This is the newest.

 

[zulu99]

Hello,

I desperately need help. I was able to install this full version marshmallow but I am unable to download anything or install any apps. Everything else works fine, wifi, Bluetooth ect. Please advise.

install the last google play app from apkmirror, you can download it with the default browser. when you have google play updated you can install what you want.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...tore-6-4-13-c-0-2754070-android-apk-download/

6.4.13

 

[sensai2g10]

install the last google play app from apkmirror, you can download it with the default browser. when you have google play updated you can install what you want.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/googl...tore-6-4-13-c-0-2754070-android-apk-download/

6.4.13

Thank you for the respond. The default browser crashes when I try to download anything. As soon as I click on download and it trys to start downloading it just crashes.

 

[rch78]

adb fastboot problem

im using windows 10 , 64 bit i have problems geting adb fastboot installed it keeps giving kode 10 wich basicly means it cannot start process up to let me install the driver does anyone know a fix , its the shield tv pro i have 500 gb harddrive inside that i hopefully get up and rooted with this nice full android , everything else got installed its only the adb fastboot driver its not letting me install and giving with windows code 10 with wich result in driver not installed correctly , actually looks like the ADB interface screws up too before i had the adb interface installed then i coulden proper install the others now its the composite i have installed and others wont

 

[zulu99]

im using windows 10 , 64 bit i have problems geting adb fastboot installed it keeps giving kode 10 wich basicly means it cannot start process up to let me install the driver does anyone know a fix , its the shield tv pro i have 500 gb harddrive inside that i hopefully get up and rooted with this nice full android , everything else got installed its only the adb fastboot driver its not letting me install and giving with windows code 10 with wich result in driver not installed correctly , actually looks like the ADB interface screws up too before i had the adb interface installed then i coulden proper install the others now its the composite i have installed and others wont

the official drivers are this and are working with windows 10 64 bit

https://developer.nvidia.com/gameworksdownload#?search=SHIELD Family Windows USB

 

[rch78]

thanks a lot for fast response your the man , it is the drivers i already have it seems my device does get recognized in windows device manager the problem is the adb part wich wont install correctly adb interface installs correctly but not adb fastboot and adb composite or composite installs correctly but not adb interface and adb fastboot i see my nvidia box as shield android tv under portable devices

 

[zulu99]

Usually i not play multi touch games with Shield Controller, but i made this profile for test purpose for the Shield controller.

The game is Fighting Tiger - Liberal https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jiinfeng3d.bfrdemo

unrar the attached file and extraxt the xml file in your Download folder.

 

[rch78]

i just read that the actual usb cable can cause problems i better try different cables then never know it could work . sadly not working wish i never had gone windows 10 at times like this , i seem to be able to get it working with the minimal adb and fast boot package i will update when i know more about how it goes in case anyone else runs into the same problems atleast there is a way then if it works but it looks like its working currently unlocking the fastboot oem and it was and is communication with my shield tv so im quite sure it will work now once its done in a couple of hours that is , soon i just need to get supersu installed with twrp recovery but i have a problem to get mouse working and twrp is upside down hopefully i will get it working