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The great thing about living in Canada is that services always seem to be slow in getting here. One of those services, which I'd really like to have on my new tablet, is Google Books!
I've managed to find a copy of the APK, but it's a phone version. I'm posting here in the hopes that someone might be able to provide a copy of the Honeycomb APK, since it's far better optimized for the tablet screen.
If anyone has this it would be much appreciated!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/18315605/XDA/GB.zip
Thanks, but for some reason it can not be installed. I guess it's only for US region
Indeed! I'm similarly getting the "application not installed error".
I wonder if this is, as gewa mentions, a regional restriction? I'd be surprised as the other versions of Google Books work perfectly on my Xoom, Nexus One and Nexus S.
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I've been tryng the same thing from Canada with no luck. Frustrating.
App in the drop box link works for me just fine, live in Europe but have the USA wifi version of Xoom. The only thing is that I had to uninstall the mobile version of google books before I could use this one.
Only problem is that I can only get free books currently...
bwcorvus, thanks for the app
I'm fine if I can only access free books.
Anyone have an apk that I can use to do a straight install? I'm having difficulty unpacking the zip on my Xoom.
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If you are rooted and have cwm installed, try this one flashing this one.
http://www.mediafire.com/?pkrdyr0wqns5za0
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Flashed with cwm and apk disappeared. I can see it in system/app but that's it.
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iRobek said:
App in the drop box link works for me just fine, live in Europe but have the USA wifi version of Xoom. The only thing is that I had to uninstall the mobile version of google books before I could use this one.
Only problem is that I can only get free books currently...
bwcorvus, thanks for the app
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Hey, i am currently in the US and bought a Wifi Version. it has a working books on it. I am soon leaving for Germany, will books continue to work or seize?
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Can anyone re-upload the dropbox version? I have a UK Xoom so no Books on there at present, would be good to get the tablet version on there.
I got the Android 3.1 update OTA this morning on my Stock Wi-Fi Xoom in the US. The update went through with no problems, but now I have just noticed that the Google "Videos" App for renting movies is no where to be found. I've looked in the Market as well and couldn't find it.
Any ideas as to why it isn't on my Xoom and how I could get it? Thanks.
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I got the Android 3.1 update OTA this morning on my Stock Wi-Fi Xoom in the US. The update went through with no problems, but now I have just noticed that the Google "Videos" App for renting movies is no where to be found. I've looked in the Market as well and couldn't find it.
Any ideas as to why it isn't on my Xoom and how I could get it? Thanks.
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the video app has replaced the old movie app....if you log into video once....on the top left you will see two taps My Rentals and Personal video
personal video tab has all your movies that is in the internal storage space/sdcard
Ambrosios said:
the video app has replaced the old movie app....if you log into video once....on the top left you will see two taps My Rentals and Personal video
personal video tab has all your movies that is in the internal storage space/sdcard
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I guess that is the problem. I don't see a Video/Movie app anywhere in my app list. Any idea as to why or where I can download it from?
Nvm, I checked other Xoom forums, including Motorola's forum, and have seen that the missing Videos app is a widespread problem, mostly on Wi-Fi Xooms. Hope Moto/Google fix this fast, I was hoping to rent a video for a trip I'm going on this weekend.
EDIT: Here is a quote from a forum manager over at Motorola:
"The rollout to Wifi users has started -- obviously -- but the Movies function won't be available from Google at rollout. Google is saying in the near future. My personal opinion only is that means probably two or three weeks, but again, that's just my opinion."
Well this stinks. Don't see any reason why they delayed movies for us Wi-Fi people.
dantheman8987 said:
Nvm, I checked other Xoom forums, including Motorola's forum, and have seen that the missing Videos app is a widespread problem, mostly on Wi-Fi Xooms. Hope Moto/Google fix this fast, I was hoping to rent a video for a trip I'm going on this weekend.
EDIT: Here is a quote from a forum manager over at Motorola:
"The rollout to Wifi users has started -- obviously -- but the Movies function won't be available from Google at rollout. Google is saying in the near future. My personal opinion only is that means probably two or three weeks, but again, that's just my opinion."
Well this stinks. Don't see any reason why they delayed movies for us Wi-Fi people.
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Must be a random thing because I have a wifi only xoom at it was there right after I iinstalled 3.1.
i need it as well :-(
I haven't seen it either... no Video app on 3.1 Wifi only Xoom
Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
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Must be a random thing because I have a wifi only xoom at it was there right after I iinstalled 3.1.
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It seems like if you got 3.1 OTA, then no Google Movies. If you upgraded another way, then you likely have it.
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Try pushing this to system/app
No clue if it will work
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Tried just running it and I got a warning saying: "This is a sysyem application. Do you still want to replace it?"
Sounds like it's already there, but just with no way to access it.
i think that the video app is there bc when i go to tegra zone to watch a video on upcoming games i have to choose between Video player or another video app i have installed. im gonna try the video apk thing and see if it works.
never pushed an apk before
can someone post instructions for this for adb through windows?
Does This Work On Nexus S
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No clue if it will work
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Does It Work For Nexus S
sangreal06 said:
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I just tried this on my Asus Transformer 3.1 and it works!
New Version
Anyone Got The New Version
Just rushed to buy the device and wondering if I will be able to use it outside the USA. I know that Netflix is available in my country ( Honduras ) although they stream a different library , but I wonder if CC will check my IP connection or any other paramethers to stream its content from the cloud.
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I am on the same.. Hope it works.
Cant install the chromecast app from playstore, i will need to slideload.
tyrael64 said:
I am on the same.. Hope it works.
Cant install the chromecast app from playstore, i will need to slideload.
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i wouldnt see why not as it is service based. So if things like play music, play movies, netflix, youtube are unavailable in aparticular area then it wont work for those services
pakalrtb said:
Just rushed to buy the device and wondering if I will be able to use it outside the USA. I know that Netflix is available in my country ( Honduras ) although they stream a different library , but I wonder if CC will check my IP connection or any other paramethers to stream its content from the cloud.
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In Canada I had to sideload the apk, but:
- The promo code worked just fine
- Netflix streams CDN content without complaint
- No problems with YouTube either
Anyone in UK tried it? I'm keen and able to get one from the UK via a friend but don't want to if it's not even going to work?
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Anyone in UK tried it? I'm keen and able to get one from the UK via a friend but don't want to if it's not even going to work?
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Already in that boat, my ChromeCast procured for me by a US friend on day 1 should be mid way between NY and London as we speak, so I'll update this thread further once it arrives and I get an opportunity to test it.
I've the APK installed already, although I'll just have to rely online for any APK updates, outside of Google Play
I received mine yesterday and I'm using it here in switzerland without problems. Of course Netflix and the other services not available in Switzerland don't work.
I'd like to buy one but I'm from Spain and don't know where to buy it :/
I am using my 2 Cromecasts in Italy, I just had to sideload the app.
I brought a couple home with me from florida to the Netherlands.
They work just fine
muml said:
I received mine yesterday and I'm using it here in switzerland without problems. Of course Netflix and the other services not available in Switzerland don't work.
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giuliastro said:
I am using my 2 Cromecasts in Italy, I just had to sideload the app.
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dipdap said:
I brought a couple home with me from florida to the Netherlands.They work just fine
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Thanks All! That's great news!
Lets hope that Koush brings out his app soon which will enable GDrive and DropBox casting!
ben_pyett said:
Thanks All! That's great news!
Lets hope that Koush brings out his app soon which will enable GDrive and DropBox casting!
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Looks like NetflixUS is not working outside US when you use a smartDNS service like overplay or UnblockUS because it uses only the google DNS and not the DNS of your router.
Working fine here in Honduras. Netflix is streaming latin american content. Will try to stream US version connecting to a ddwrt router set up to my us vpn connection and then report.
pakalrtb said:
Working fine here in Honduras. Netflix is streaming latin american content. Will try to stream US version connecting to a ddwrt router set up to my us vpn connection and then report.
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Can someone please share the chromecast app v1.1.2 for android?
People having issues with Netflix outside US please read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2378257
Apparently, Google hardcoded their own DNS servers into Chromecast, so you need a trick and capable router to circumvent this restriction.
poisike said:
Can someone please share the chromecast app v1.1.2 for android?
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me too looking out for the updated apk
vd1900 said:
me too looking out for the updated apk
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Just find it and it works..
Chromecast_1_1_2.apk (2.9 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!5lpiAQZL!cVS3rHd5Qwj80cK-KxLkh2p5bQtUmMa4hP_D9VRJQ5s
netflix in switzerland
muml said:
I received mine yesterday and I'm using it here in switzerland without problems. Of course Netflix and the other services not available in Switzerland don't work.
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with the right router and the right software on it NETFLIX works perfect in switzerland... using mine almost every day...
same for movies from android store...works with several workarounds...
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Just find it and it works..
Chromecast_1_1_2.apk (2.9 MB)
https://mega.co.nz/#!5lpiAQZL!cVS3rHd5Qwj80cK-KxLkh2p5bQtUmMa4hP_D9VRJQ5s
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Could you upload it to 4shered or dropbox?
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Using three in India, works pretty good
I have a 3 rooted chromecasts that won't seem to load netflix today. It says an error connecting to netflix.
Netflix still works on mobile, and web browsers on the same connection. anyone else experiencing this?
BlueCop said:
I have a 3 rooted chromecasts that won't seem to load netflix today. It says an error connecting to netflix.
Netflix still works on mobile, and web browsers on the same connection. anyone else experiencing this?
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Yep the latest google update contains a new Netflix app and Team Eureka hasn't been able to update Eureka rom to include the newest version yet....
I believe they said it might go out this weekend but don't hold me (or more important them!) to that timeline....
It works on Mobile because it automatically updated to the newest version on your mobile but the new version only works with the latest CCast Update and we are currently one version behind on Eureka.
Be patient Team Eureka will get you fixed up soon....
cool I just wanted to know if I was unique. Thanks for the information.
New build is out. It fixes Netflix issue. Update rollout may take up to five days.
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New build is out. It fixes Netflix issue. Update rollout may take up to five days.
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That was even sooner than I thought! LOL
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That was even sooner than I thought! LOL
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Yeah!! Totally unexpected. I'm really glad they just released.
Can't have the wife without netflix for up to five days......I just manualy flashcast their latest update and can confirm that netflix is working just fine.
I'm on rooted 12072 firmware with OTA disabled and like couple of days ago Im not able to cast Netflix from the laptop from my S3 and not even from my wife iPhone. You tube is working no problem. This has something to do with the new Netflix update on Chromecast end? Can I update chromecast with eureka firmware or I'm pretty much screwed? Thanks.
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DC_MTP: where did you grab it?
nevermind
/me looks up at thread
hachuelo said:
I'm on rooted 12072 firmware with OTA disabled and like couple of days ago Im not able to cast Netflix from the laptop from my S3 and not even from my wife iPhone. You tube is working no problem. This has something to do with the new Netflix update on Chromecast end? Can I update chromecast with eureka firmware or I'm pretty much screwed? Thanks.
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Update your Chromecast via Flashcast to build 19084.001 of Eureka-ROM. Then you can enjoy Netflix without problems again.
except manually upgrading requires you being physically next to the device with a usb drive and an OTG cable...
It is pretty annoying to not have an easy way to update yourself without hardware.
It should be an option in the web interface because it just wastes everyone's time who needs to update.
anyone have a way to force an update is over ssh?
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Update your Chromecast via Flashcast to build 19084.001 of Eureka-ROM. Then you can enjoy Netflix without problems again.
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Do I have to use a special hardware for this or just the OTG cable and a usb drive? Thanks
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hachuelo said:
Do I have to use a special hardware for this or just the OTG cable and a usb drive? Thanks
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Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452838
You only need a usb drive and the OTG cable.
The new netflix works great on the new eureka rom.
I love the automatic playback of the next episode they added. It works great to marathon old doctor who while playing with my other chromecast.
Just noticed Google released an Update to 26653 for CCast...
Not sure what they added but I noticed it on my other non-rooted CCast.
Yes, I have it. But I don't know what's new.
Lets hope it doesn't have the usual breakage that past Google Updates have brought! LOL
I have it since Friday. Nobody knows what brings yet. Incredible, but every time a new version is released, the changeling is first published on Wikipedia, in Google Chromecast Article, but, as I said above, there are interrogations because is a misterious. Also, I don't know why they de-activated the option to send the serial number when searching updates.
The only info I found was in this link:
https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/chromecast/bKISMl5AOTs
Hi everyone,
A new year, a new Chromecast release! 25525 is rolling out to devices over the next week or so with improvements to guest mode, audio output, and HDMI. In addition, there are bug fixes and stability improvements.
As always, we’re looking to improve Chromecast and would love to hear your feedback and any issues you’re seeing with 25525.
Jacky and the Chromecast Team
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Got it as-well.
Check for offers - I got a £5.00 play store credit which I hadn't seen before.
neu - smurph said:
Got it as-well.
Check for offers - I got a £5.00 play store credit which I hadn't seen before.
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Valentine's Day Special in the US. Got $6 credit on each of my Chromecasts. They've pretty much paid for themselves now.
I have had the update for a bit (cannot remember when I first saw it) and everything seems to work properly.
Granted, I have been lucky and only experienced an issue once post a Chromecast update, so take whatever I say with a grain of salt.
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I got the iOS Chromecast app update at about the same time so I'm not sure which update added this new behavior. But you can finally enable guest mode on iOS. Perhaps the firmware update enabled this for iOS?
my chromecast reset i have to settings again
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Asphyx said:
Lets hope it doesn't have the usual breakage that past Google Updates have brought! LOL
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Alas, AC3 breakage
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Alas, AC3 breakage
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Would explain some of the reports I have seen over at the Plex Forums...
That won't kill me though since I usually add an AAC 5.1 and AAC stereo track to all the movies in my library.