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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?

Screen casting, or the lack thereof

Why the filth-flarn-flarn-filth can't i cast the screen of my Android to my (stock) Chromecast yet, as announced?
I have a S4 (jflte), listed as supported. Running latest Omniron nightly (and up to date SuperSU, but that shouldn't matter), and i tried the following;
- update CC app to 1.7.4 from Android File Host
- update gapps to 20140708 and then to 20140716 in the hope Play Services would fix it
- reboot and factory reset chromecast until my fingers bled
- edited build.prop to appear as a hammerhead device, as advised by @murdoch1 in a different thread
- uninstalled CC app, rebooted
- re-installed Playstore version of CC app (also 1.7.4, now)
Please advise!

SCM020 said:
Why the filth-flarn-flarn-filth can't i cast the screen of my Android to my (stock) Chromecast yet, as announced?
I have a S4 (jflte), listed as supported. Running latest Omniron nightly (and up to date SuperSU, but that shouldn't matter), and i tried the following;
- update CC app to 1.7.4 from Android File Host
- update gapps to 20140708 and then to 20140716 in the hope Play Services would fix it
- reboot and factory reset chromecast until my fingers bled
- edited build.prop to appear as a hammerhead device, as advised by @murdoch1 in a different thread
- uninstalled CC app, rebooted
- re-installed Playstore version of CC app (also 1.7.4, now)
Please advise!
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I don't know much about Omniron but all ROMs have things that have been removed/are missing, because the developer thought it makes the rom better/faster and they might have removed something with the functionality. Have you tried testing from a different rom? Maybe a TW ROM?

Znomon said:
I don't know much about Omniron but all ROMs have things that have been removed/are missing, because the developer thought it makes the rom better/faster and they might have removed something with the functionality. Have you tried testing from a different rom? Maybe a TW ROM?
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That, i have not. didn't think that would be related, because the casting is initiated from the CC app and not from System>Display.
And i've been on Omni since the first official release for jflte.
Edit. I seriously had to look up what you ment by TW:silly:. If that what it takes i'll live without...

Most likely it's something to do with your phone's ROM. Like Miracast, Chromecast screen casting is dependent on both the device itself and the ROM, and it might depend on kernel/bootloader too. We don't know exactly what hardware/software components Google has leveraged to make this happen.
The only 100% guaranteed working configurations consist of:
Supported phone/tablet
Stock ROM on phone/tablet (root or not shouldn't matter)
Build 17xxx or newer on Chromecast (stock or rooted shouldn't matter as long as build is proper version)
Updated Google Play Services
Chromecast 1.7.4 app (not required in some cases)
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Edit. I seriously had to look up what you ment by TW. If that what it takes i'll live without...
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For the rest of the class, TW = TouchWiz = Samsung stock ROM (took me a while to figure that out too )

SCM020 said:
Why the filth-flarn-flarn-filth can't i cast the screen of my Android to my (stock) Chromecast yet, as announced?
I have a S4 (jflte), listed as supported. Running latest Omniron nightly (and up to date SuperSU, but that shouldn't matter), and i tried the following;
- update CC app to 1.7.4 from Android File Host
- update gapps to 20140708 and then to 20140716 in the hope Play Services would fix it
- reboot and factory reset chromecast until my fingers bled
- edited build.prop to appear as a hammerhead device, as advised by @murdoch1 in a different thread
- uninstalled CC app, rebooted
- re-installed Playstore version of CC app (also 1.7.4, now)
Please advise!
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Try mirrorenabler http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193

hwong96 said:
Try mirrorenabler http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...experimental-enable-mirroring-device-t2812193
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That mysteriously fixed it somehow. Thank you!!

SCM020 said:
That, i have not. didn't think that would be related, because the casting is initiated from the CC app and not from System>Display.
And i've been on Omni since the first official release for jflte.
Edit. I seriously had to look up what you ment by TW:silly:. If that what it takes i'll live without...
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bhiga said:
Most likely it's something to do with your phone's ROM. Like Miracast, Chromecast screen casting is dependent on both the device itself and the ROM, and it might depend on kernel/bootloader too. We don't know exactly what hardware/software components Google has leveraged to make this happen.
The only 100% guaranteed working configurations consist of:
Supported phone/tablet
Stock ROM on phone/tablet (root or not shouldn't matter)
Build 17xxx or newer on Chromecast (stock or rooted shouldn't matter as long as build is proper version)
Updated Google Play Services
Chromecast 1.7.4 app (not required in some cases)
For the rest of the class, TW = TouchWiz = Samsung stock ROM (took me a while to figure that out too )
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I apologize to both of you, forgot I was in the Chromecast Thread and not a Samsung device thread, Touchwiz(TW) is thrown around and just expected to be understood over there. I forgot to change my lingo when I enter into the real world...

Znomon said:
I apologize to both of you, forgot I was in the Chromecast Thread and not a Samsung device thread, Touchwiz(TW) is thrown around and just expected to be understood over there. I forgot to change my lingo when I enter into the real world...
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Haha no worries, my brain just kept going to Time Warner and thought "they're taking over cell phones now?? " It's all good.

Znomon said:
I apologize to both of you, forgot I was in the Chromecast Thread and not a Samsung device thread, Touchwiz(TW) is thrown around and just expected to be understood over there. I forgot to change my lingo when I enter into the real world...
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It's just that's the last ROM I'd consider. Would have understood PA or AOKP in a heartbeat

SCM020 said:
It's just that's the last ROM I'd consider. Would have understood PA or AOKP in a heartbeat
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It's not as absurd as you would think. I own a Galaxy note II, and I have to use custom versions of Touchwiz so that I can get the S-pen to work, and all other "Note specific" applications.

Viper4Android + Magisk on Nougat

Hi,
Have been using Viper4Android on MM a lot. Now that I have upgraded to Nougat (Open Beta 2), all I get is a valid installation but for some reason it does not process my audio. Please see screenshot.

dreinulldrei said:
Hi,
Have been using Viper4Android on MM a lot. Now that I have upgraded to Nougat (Open Beta 2), all I get is a valid installation but for some reason it does not process my audio. Please see screenshot.
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Uninstall the viper apk..And flash viper4arise zip on twrp..

Thanks, but I am looking for a systemless install.
This has been working and others report it's working (on other devices though).
I wonder if anyone has tried it on a 3T with Nougat.

So is it possible to get it working systemless? Thanks!

You can use viper4rarise with magisk. Safetynet not triggered. But the problem is selinux status. Its always enforcing for some reason. But yi can change it from terminals using setenforce 0 command. Then it works. You need to do it every time after reboot. I tried to make selinux permissive. Bug it triggers safetynet. So im swt with running everytime post reboot

dreinulldrei said:
Hi,
Have been using Viper4Android on MM a lot. Now that I have upgraded to Nougat (Open Beta 2), all I get is a valid installation but for some reason it does not process my audio. Please see screenshot.
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dreinulldrei said:
Thanks, but I am looking for a systemless install.
This has been working and others report it's working (on other devices though).
I wonder if anyone has tried it on a 3T with Nougat.
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Systemless user here. If you're interested, I've created a Magisk module of ViPER4Android 2.3.4.0, which in my opinion is the best version as it had drivers of different quality you could choose. My Magisk module runs on Super High Quality.
And yes, I'm running it on Nougat/OOS 4.0.2. If you want it on Open Beta, send me the following files:
/system/etc/audio_effects.conf
/system/etc/audio_policy.conf
/system/vendor/etc/audio_effects.conf
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And I'll make it for you.

Spasticdroid said:
Systemless user here. If you're interested, I've created a Magisk module of ViPER4Android 2.3.4.0, which in my opinion is the best version as it had drivers of different quality you could choose. My Magisk module runs on Super High Quality.
And yes, I'm running it on Nougat/OOS 4.0.2. If you want it on Open Beta, send me the following files:
And I'll make it for you.
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Where can I download your module? Thanks!

Spasticdroid said:
Systemless user here. If you're interested, I've created a Magisk module of ViPER4Android 2.3.4.0, which in my opinion is the best version as it had drivers of different quality you could choose. My Magisk module runs on Super High Quality.
And yes, I'm running it on Nougat/OOS 4.0.2. If you want it on Open Beta, send me the following files:
And I'll make it for you.
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Thanks! Much appreciated. Config attached.

cha0zine said:
Where can I download your module? Thanks!
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Attached to this post.
dreinulldrei said:
Thanks! Much appreciated. Config attached.
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Not a problem. Let me know how it goes.

I installed your module. How do I know if it's working properly? I tried changing settings while using google play music but didn't hear any changes. Driver status is enabled but processing shows "no".
Edit: tried listening a podcast and viperfx seems to be working. I can hear changes in sound. How can I get google play music also working?

cha0zine said:
I installed your module. How do I know if it's working properly? I tried changing settings while using google play music but didn't hear any changes. Driver status is enabled but processing shows "no".
Edit: tried listening a podcast and viperfx seems to be working. I can hear changes in sound. How can I get google play music also working?
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I forgot about that. At the moment I cannot get streaming via Play Music working with ViPER's FX Compatible Mode set as normal. Only locally stored music played in Play Music will make ViPER work with it.
However, setting ViPER's FX Compatible Mode to Compatible will make it work with both local and streaming music in Google Play Music, along with other audio apps.
Hopefully that makes sense.

dreinulldrei said:
Hi,
Have been using Viper4Android on MM a lot. Now that I have upgraded to Nougat (Open Beta 2), all I get is a valid installation but for some reason it does not process my audio. Please see screenshot.
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I had this issue too, I had to go into system/etc/audio_policy.conf and # out deep_buffer

Spasticdroid said:
Systemless user here. If you're interested, I've created a Magisk module of ViPER4Android 2.3.4.0, which in my opinion is the best version as it had drivers of different quality you could choose. My Magisk module runs on Super High Quality.
And yes, I'm running it on Nougat/OOS 4.0.2. If you want it on Open Beta, send me the following files:
And I'll make it for you.
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Viper works here for everything but Google play music. The files you're modifying don't include the XML files, from experience in Nougat just modifying the conf files didn't make any difference, but I may be wrong (Certainly sounds so). What changes did you make may I ask? Removing deep buffer and raw only makes any difference for me if I modify the XML files in Nougat.

damiensturdy said:
Viper works here for everything but Google play music. The files you're modifying don't include the XML files, from experience in Nougat just modifying the conf files didn't make any difference, but I may be wrong (Certainly sounds so). What changes did you make may I ask? Removing deep buffer and raw only makes any difference for me if I modify the XML files in Nougat.
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Check out my post here in the LG V20 thread for what I did. It's the exact same process, minus making backups and moving scripts to /su.d.
EDIT: I'm an idiot. I forgot the link. Time for bed. Here it is: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70797723&postcount=530

Spasticdroid said:
Systemless user here. If you're interested, I've created a Magisk module of ViPER4Android 2.3.4.0, which in my opinion is the best version as it had drivers of different quality you could choose. My Magisk module runs on Super High Quality.
And yes, I'm running it on Nougat/OOS 4.0.2. If you want it on Open Beta, send me the following files:
And I'll make it for you.
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Spasticdroid said:
Check out my post here in the LG V20 thread for what I did. It's the exact same process, minus making backups and moving scripts to /su.d.
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It appears we are on the same page. Just noticed your post above about Google play music. Gah. I'm going to keep fiddling

@Spasticdroid: Magisk 11.0 breaks this module...

dreinulldrei said:
@Spasticdroid: Magisk 11.0 breaks this module...
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Fixed!
Attachments below are for Magisk v11.0+ only!

Spasticdroid said:
Fixed!
Attachments below are for Magisk v11.0+ only!
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How could i install this? with magisk flash, or twrp flash?
And how can i uninstall it again?

Regionella said:
How could i install this? with magisk flash, or twrp flash?
And how can i uninstall it again?
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install the magisk app in the play store and use it to install magisk. Install the above zip in magisk. Uninstall with magisk if needed.

Hulu issues on Oreo roms.

Hey guys! Is anyone else having issues getting Hulu videos to play on any Oreo rom? Every rom I've tried makes Hulu give an error every time you select a video. I even have the roms passing safety net. No success. Can any Hulu subscribers try it and see if theirs works? Thanks!

Which ROMs have you tried? I had Netflix issues and fixed it with an updated DRM lib.

camcory said:
Which ROMs have you tried? I had Netflix issues and fixed it with an updated DRM lib.
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Hulu fails on crDroid, Six Rom, and Republic of Madness. What's weird, is that after I posted this thread, I gave the new Validus 8.0 a run, and Hulu works on it! My guess is the rom itself.

H4X0R46 said:
Hey guys! Is anyone else having issues getting Hulu videos to play on any Oreo rom? Every rom I've tried makes Hulu give an error every time you select a video. I even have the roms passing safety net. No success. Can any Hulu subscribers try it and see if theirs works? Thanks!
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I am on s.i.x rom ver2.0. i have Hulu ver 3.13.0 and supersu and adaway in stalled and Hulu works fine. It wouldn't let me take a screenshot.

H4X0R46 said:
I gave the new Validus 8.0 a run, and Hulu works on it! My guess is the rom itself.
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kwdan said:
I am on s.i.x rom ver2.0. i have Hulu ver 3.13.0 and Hulu works fine.
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Working Hulu is due to this commit:
Validus
SIXROM
but I kinda got overzealous on the commit it only needed libwvdrmengine.so the rest broke MoviesAnywhere.

[Module] Magisk DRM Disabler

https://gitlab.com/Atrate/magisk-drm-disabler
READ THIS FIRST
Some (quite a few) users have reported various breakages due to this module. It is not really possible to fix them, since it seems that DRM might be integrated to tightly into some ROMs. You have been warned.
Description
A Magisk module designed to disable DRM (Digital Restrictions Management) completely on Android devices using Magisk, for reasons of security or ethics (see: Opposing Digital Rights Mismanagement and Examples of proprietary DRM).
Installation
Install through Magisk Manager
OR
Download the module from the releases
Flash the module through Magisk Manager or TWRP/OrangeFox
Grab the newest release on GitLab or GitHub
THIS IS NOT A MODULE THAT WILL HELP YOU BYPASS DRM PROTECTION
Quite the contrary, it will make you unable to watch any DRM-restricted content.
This is an alpha release
I am not responsible for any damage done to your device by this module, so flash at your of discretion
LOOKING FOR TESTERS!
If you're interested in helping the project by being a tester, please refer to CONTRIBUTING.md
Credits
topjohnwu for magisk
Changelog
License
This project is licensed under the GPL-3.0-or-later.

sad to say but after flashing your module on my device my volumes are not working. even set low its still got sounds or music! Removed module on magisk manager then issue is gone! ?

problemathic said:
sad to say but after flashing your module on my device my volumes are not working. even set low its still got sounds or music! Removed module on magisk manager then issue is gone! ?
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All device sounds or just music in some apps?

Atrate said:
All device sounds or just music in some apps?
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all devices sounds! i set it to mute but still got a sounds! removing the modules fixed it. hopes you get a fix

problemathic said:
all devices sounds! i set it to mute but still got a sounds! removing the modules fixed it. hopes you get a fix
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Wonder what this could be caused by. Let's see if anyone else has a similar issue. What device and ROM do you use?

Atrate said:
Wonder what this could be caused by. Let's see if anyone else has a similar issue. What device and ROM do you use?
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i have redmi note 5 pro (whyred) china variant. any rom i used same issue.

Atrate said:
Wonder what this could be caused by. Let's see if anyone else has a similar issue. What device and ROM do you use?
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Odd request. Anyway you can make a module that actually adds all this stuff to a device that doesn't currently have it?

RLKirk said:
Odd request. Anyway you can make a module that actually adds all this stuff to a device that doesn't currently have it?
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Unfortunately no, it would have to be device-specific, better to ask a custom ROM maintainer for that device

Atrate said:
Unfortunately no, it would have to be device-specific, better to ask a custom ROM maintainer for that device
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It's a joying headunit for a car and sadly has no custom ROMs. I would attempt it myself but have no clue where to start on making a ROM for a device with no source code lol. But thanks for the reply.

Two things, what the scope of this module what is it supposed to allow you to do?
Also why not a backup or the original files of one have to go back to the original files

Darkcast said:
Two things, what the scope of this module what is it supposed to allow you to do?
Also why not a backup or the original files of one have to go back to the original files
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It's a simple module that removes DRM components (services and libraries) from your device for reasons of ethics or security. See the OP for links about that.

Works great!

and now on latest update im having no sounds at all! im on redmi note 5 pro codename: whyred

problemathic said:
and now on latest update im having no sounds at all! im on redmi note 5 pro codename: whyred
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Seems to be a device-specific issue, got a logcat woth any errors?

Atrate said:
Seems to be a device-specific issue, got a logcat woth any errors?
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let me try matlog. ill post it here as soon as i get the logs
edit: latest release fixed the issue. what did you do? got the volume properly working now. high, low and mute! thank you

Great to know it's working for you!
I have released v0.2.0 today, let's hope it didn't break it again.

Alarms without sound, aslo no IU sounds - no that I miss them, but alarms would be nice to have. Since first release to the latest version v0.2.0.
Xiaomi mi 9t, xiaomi eu 11.0.4.
View attachment logcat_04-29-2020_11-24-56.txt

hovnonium said:
Alarms without sound, aslo no IU sounds - no that I miss them, but alarms would be nice to have. Since first release to the latest version v0.2.0.
Xiaomi mi 9t, xiaomi eu 11.0.4.
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Can't reproduce and the logcat doesn't seem to show anything useful. Try rebooting, I've heard from someone that their sound was broken on first reboot but fixed itself on second. (Don't ask me why it works ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ )

Oneplus 6t havoc 3.4 here without gapps.
This module detached all controls over screen brightness so I dumped ot for now.
The idea ia nice though

darfri said:
Oneplus 6t havoc 3.4 here without gapps.
This module detached all controls over screen brightness so I dumped ot for now.
The idea ia nice though
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Hmm, wonder what causes it. Must be an OP-specific issue, since I have tested the module on a gappless G6 with Havoc 3.4 and didn't experience that issue. Also, have you tried rebooting twice?