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[Q] Getting video to work in CNN App for root users?

One of the nicer tablet optimized apps featured in the Market is the CNN for Android app. Unfortunately, for those of us who have rooted our Xooms, for some reason we cannot play video through the app and get a "CNN Video is not available offline. Please connect to a network and try again" message when we try to play video.
Presumably if there is something about rooting that causes this problem, then it is something with a reasonably easy solution. Unfortunately, I have no clue as to what that solution is. Does anybody have any ideas as to how I can get video working in this app?

Not sure why its not working for you, but its works find for me rooted with 1.4 cybertronic_p6 kernel..

Yeah, it's working with my own kernels, too (essentially the Moto Stock kernel HR166 with the Tiamat Overclock patches and all the latest upstream stuff).
I can't see how rooting and/or updated kernels could mess with that. Now, your init files (part of the "boot.img" that actually enables root) could be missing something that the video section requires.
Can you play embedded videos from any other source?

Do you have adfree installed? As soon as I uninstalled that, the videos started working again.

jlgreen531 said:
Do you have adfree installed? As soon as I uninstalled that, the videos started working again.
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Yes I do, I thought that might have been what was causing the problem. I don't want to uninstall AdFree. Any idea which host I can delete from the hosts.txt file created by AdFree to get it working?

[Q] Instagram on Android 4.0.4

Hi Guys,
I recently updated my LG P970 to Android 4.0.4 (rooted) and I installed Instagram from the Google Play Store however when I try and upload an image it will allow me to crop it but when it comes to selecting the filter the image doesnt show up and when I try to exit the app freezes. I done some searching but found no direct answer. I tried installing an older version of Instagram (3.4.0) however when I try to login it just tells me to update to the latest version.
Any idea on how to fix this?
Cheers!

jamiez2000 said:
Hi Guys,
I recently updated my LG P970 to Android 4.0.4 (rooted) and I installed Instagram from the Google Play Store however when I try and upload an image it will allow me to crop it but when it comes to selecting the filter the image doesnt show up and when I try to exit the app freezes. I done some searching but found no direct answer. I tried installing an older version of Instagram (3.4.0) however when I try to login it just tells me to update to the latest version.
Any idea on how to fix this?
Cheers!
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same here, looks like Instagram created a bug for us lol...

I have the same problem, but im using cyanogenmod 10 (android 4.1.2) i installed instagram 3.5.3 but it does the same thing, i read something about editing the build.prop and the "debug.mdpcomp.maxlayer" setting but i could not find it or add it, does any one have a suggestion?

jamiez2000 said:
Hi Guys,
I recently updated my LG P970 to Android 4.0.4 (rooted) and I installed Instagram from the Google Play Store however when I try and upload an image it will allow me to crop it but when it comes to selecting the filter the image doesnt show up and when I try to exit the app freezes. I done some searching but found no direct answer. I tried installing an older version of Instagram (3.4.0) however when I try to login it just tells me to update to the latest version.
Any idea on how to fix this?
Cheers!
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Hi! You did not do it correctly.
Step 1: update it to the latest instagram and login using your account.
Step 2: install the apk file of 3.4.0 version of instagram (the OB will ask you if do you want to replace the file that is alrrady install, just hit ok). After the install, thr instagram should work again.
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Lg p970 instagram not working on 4.0.4
jantdroid said:
Hi! You did not do it correctly.
Step 1: update it to the latest instagram and login using your account.
Step 2: install the apk file of 3.4.0 version of instagram (the OB will ask you if do you want to replace the file that is alrrady install, just hit ok). After the install, thr instagram should work again.
Sent from my LG-P970 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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I did that exact process... not working even. :-(

For rooted OB install latest version Instagram and logging, install Titanium backup and backup Instagram(app+data)
Now uninstall latest version and install v3.4.0 not logging go to Titanium backup and restore ONLY DATA not apk.Testing on several ROM's
For ICS and all 4 + rom's
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It doesnt work. After all i launch app and instagram ask me that i must log in or register. :crying:

i cant use instagram on ICS too

[MODULE] OG Youtube AdAway for magisk 4.0 (latest)

OG YouTube is not my work and credit goes to its author.
I have put together OY YouTube and microG to work with magisk. I tested and found it working.
I am sharing this compilation if it helps anyone.
Root version (via magisk)
1. OG YouTube 4.0 Original > Download. This include microG 0.2.4-81 and YouTube 12.21.57
2. OG YouTube 3.5 Original > Download
3. OG YouTube 3.5 BLACK > Download
4. OG YouTube 3.5 GREY > Download
5. OG YouTube 3.5 CLEAR > Download
Requirement:
Rooted Android
Magisk v12 and above installed
How to Install:
1. Remove / uninstall your existing YouTube version
2. Download the flashable zip files for the version like from the link above
3. Flash with TWRP and enjoy the benefit
When you run for the first time, it will ask you to give Permissions.
No Root version which can be simply installed (please make sure to install microG before installing No Root version)
1. OG YouTube 4.0 Original > Download
2. OG YouTube 3.5 Original > Download
3. OG YouTube 3.5 BLACK > Download
4. OG YouTube 3.5 GREY > Download
5. OG YouTube 3.5 CLEAR > Download
Download link for microG
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120749232
Credits:
@ODMods for the tremendous works who created various OG versions.
@vemacs for Adfree YouTube magisk Template

Tested CLEAR ver and works sweet! Clear version is awesome if you have a nice wallpaper with overall dark'ish colors.

shirakani said:
Tested CLEAR ver and works sweet! Clear version is awesome if you have a nice wallpaper with overall dark'ish colors.
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Glad that it works as intended.
Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk

Black OGyoutube, Never in my life have I needed something so much and never known until I received it. Thank you

hello friends , it's ok for OP3/T ? thx ^^

medok92 said:
hello friends , it's ok for OP3/T ? thx ^^
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It should work as it works on most of Android phones 6.0+ version.

Fantastic job, works perfectly, thank you !!

Thanks for sharing, works great

Can we flash as a magisk module?
Or twrp is only way?
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Works perfectly on Nexus 6 running PureNexus 7.1.2 May with magisk v12. Great work OP.

ebrijesh said:
Can we flash as a magisk module?
Or twrp is only way?
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Better flash it in twrp.
Sent from my LG-H850 using Tapatalk

Much appreciated, OP.

Great app!!
One issue: once in "floating" mode , the toggle button to put the app full screen is non responsive.
EDIT: actually, its hit and miss, sometimes works sometimes doesnt

Thanks alot for this, it works perfectly here !
Tried both black and clear and I like them both.

Works very well but I'm not able to download, it keeps loading the url (whatever it does) and then app crashes.

DawoodSahi said:
Works very well but I'm not able to download, it keeps loading the url (whatever it does) and then app crashes.
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You can try an older version, maybe. However I wouldn't look to future support. OGMods (the developer) discontinued the project as it violates Google / YouTube terms of service (as per the OGMods G+ page). Looks like he might have got served a cease and desist. Apparently other YouTube downloading apps are also becoming obsolete as well. Google seems to finally be cracking down on this.

Works for me. Thank you, OP.
Shame about what happened to the orginal dev, I suspect he was hunted/poached by Google. Perhaps the story is BS, idk.

DawoodSahi said:
Works very well but I'm not able to download, it keeps loading the url (whatever it does) and then app crashes.
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I have noticed the same. It crashes when we try to download copyright protected videos...

The Ogyoutube root version is having this problem..Op plz make one based on nonrot ogyoutube version 3.5 .. downloading works fine.here and ur mod is osm for adbock..

That's what I noticed. Before I was using the root version of OGYoutube the download was working fine. With this, atleast there are no ads but downloading doesn't work which isn't really a problem for me anyway.

Need help to disable/block YouTube ads for good (Rooted Device)

I need help in getting rid of those extremely annoying youtube ads before something plays... My device is rooted so im sure there's an easy way?
Lastly is there any way to enable youtube playback with screen off or in a different window? (there used to be a xposed module for this a long time ago...)
THANKS !!!

Check out the iYTBP thread. Should be in the General Android Apps&Games section.
It's basically YouTube with bg playback and inbuilt adblocking

SaadatM said:
Check out the iYTBP thread. Should be in the General Android Apps&Games section.
It's basically YouTube with bg playback and inbuilt adblocking
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i installed it from the magisk repo but nothing changed, how did you get yours working?

GODSPD said:
i installed it from the magisk repo but nothing changed, how did you get yours working?
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Ah, you don't necessarily need the Magisk variant. I wouldn't recommend it, just clutters Magisk imho.
Go for the rootless variant, install the iYTBP-Youtube and MicroG-for-iYTBP (both can be found on the MediaFire links or AFH) and just launch&setup with your primary account you use YT usually with.
Don't worry about battery. I'm using that combo on my N8 (rooted w/ Magisk) aswell and it's no drainage.

download tutuapp apk.. then download youtube ++ and iYTBP from tutuapp store:good: It will also work on non rooted phone

I installed iYTBP manually & it works great. Really easy. Uninstall prev YT, create folder, copy iYTBP apk, set permissions & reboot.

SaadatM said:
Ah, you don't necessarily need the Magisk variant. I wouldn't recommend it, just clutters Magisk imho.
Go for the rootless variant, install the iYTBP-Youtube and MicroG-for-iYTBP (both can be found on the MediaFire links or AFH) and just launch&setup with your primary account you use YT usually with.
Don't worry about battery. I'm using that combo on my N8 (rooted w/ Magisk) aswell and it's no drainage.
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Thanks, i found the problem to be with magisk, it lost root for some reason so i flashed it again and everything is ok now

Mrblackm123 said:
download tutuapp apk.. then download youtube ++ and iYTBP from tutuapp store:good: It will also work on non rooted phone
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Thank you, I will also try this method next time atm its working with the magisk module.

GODSPD said:
Thanks, i found the problem to be with magisk, it lost root for some reason so i flashed it again and everything is ok now
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Alright, good to hear it works again. Just beware that as soon as Magisk looses root randomly or it crashes accidentally, iYTBP will need a reboot to work whereas the non-root variant will work regardless of Magisk status (which makes it a tad more attractive, don't you think )

Yeah that makes sense, I've been having issues with magisk loosing root to often now... I'll give it a go...
Oh, how about blocking YouTube ads that appear from external pages? For example if i click on a video link from Facebook... It opens a browser version of YouTube and that has ads... Anyway to stop these?

Question N2213_11_C.30 ROOT REVIEW (Short)

So I was on C.13 for a while and I had terrible experiences with the GUI, Freezing and apps updating when they should not have.
I updated to C.30, And the GUI is nicer, the device is smoother and root fully works. I have Spotify mods working, YouTube Vance installed after Revance removed the system YT. Netflix also works for me with no need to go the long way around for installation. Adblocks seem to work but could be better but i need better hosts lists.
My Modules are:
App Systemizer V17.4.1
BusyBox 1.34.1 (osm0sis)
Cloudflare DNS
Detach V5.3
Increase Vol Steps V1.0
MagiskHideProps V6.1.2-v137
Mindetach V3.3
Shamiko V0.7
Universal safteynetfix V2.2.1
Youtube Revanced extended V18.13.38
Any other modules and advice I would appreciate but the update for me has been a great success
*****N2213_11_C.30*****
Have the link to the Modified Boot file Modified Boot
Have the link to the stock Boot file Stock Boot

FKX1997 said:
So I was on C.13 for a while and I had terrible experiences with the GUI, Freezing and apps updating when they should not have.
I updated to C.30, And the GUI is nicer, the device is smoother and root fully works. I have Spotify mods working, YouTube Vance installed after Revance removed the system YT. Netflix also works for me with no need to go the long way around for installation. Adblocks seem to work but could be better but i need better hosts lists.
My Modules are:
App Systemizer V17.4.1
BusyBox 1.34.1 (osm0sis)
Cloudflare DNS
Detach V5.3
Increase Vol Steps V1.0
MagiskHideProps V6.1.2-v137
Mindetach V3.3
Shamiko V0.7
Universal safteynetfix V2.2.1
Youtube Revanced extended V18.13.38
Any other modules and advice I would appreciate but the update for me has been a great success
*****N2213_11_C.30*****
Have the link to the Modified Boot file Modified Boot
Have the link to the stock Boot file Stock Boot
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I have most of the modules you do, what spotify mod are you using? Is it the xManager variant?

unsafe8989 said:
I have most of the modules you do, what spotify mod are you using? Is it the xManager variant?
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No I use 8.5.71.723 by johnedwardMS

Interesting, I have a few questions:
You are using outdated safetynetfix (latest is 2.4.0), why?
You are using MagiskHideProps, which is deprecated and should not work properly. Can I ask you, which fingerprint you are using and can you verify, that Netflix is running with widevine L1?
You are using both mindetach and detach, why?
I have some of these modules too, plus I am using None display Cutout module, because I hate that unused line at the top of the screen and App Settings Reborn to get rid of notification panel in some apps.