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Product Support => HiMedia Q10 Pro, Q5 Pro => Topic started by: switchblade on March 26, 2018, 02:19:26 AM

Title: Directv Now streaming app for Q10 Pro
Post by: switchblade on March 26, 2018, 02:19:26 AM

I'm unable to find a working Directv Now app for my Q10 Pro.  I've tried the one int he Google Play store, but it prompts me to turn on Location.  of course I do that and it still does not work, just will not play back Live tv  The Guide works fine.  I've even tried the FireTV versions, same result, they prompt me to enable Location and Refresh.

I think On Demand will work, but not Live.

I have the latest Offical Q10 Pro build, Android 7 and 2.07

Title: Re: Directv Now streaming app for Q10 Pro
Post by: switchblade on March 30, 2018, 05:35:31 PM

Anyone out there find a way to get DirecTV Now working on a either a Q10 or Q5?

Title: Re: Directv Now streaming app for Q10 Pro
Post by: futeko.com on April 03, 2018, 09:59:34 AM

If you've not done already, try custom firmware. It fixes some apps which require location (e.g. Eurosport).

Title: Re: Directv Now streaming app for Q10 Pro
Post by: switchblade on April 03, 2018, 03:25:47 PM

I haven't tried Custom in a long time.  Would I need to wipe everything out using paper clip and have to install everything again?

When will we be able to update OTA via the menu, and avoid paper clip and wiping all my settings  out?

Title: Re: Directv Now streaming app for Q10 Pro
Post by: futeko.com on April 03, 2018, 04:28:46 PM

Yes, it would wipe everything. Kodi can be backed up using Kodi backup addon, instructions in our FAQ.

I don't anticipate HiMedia ever adding a feature where updates are OTA and apps/settings can be retained automatically between updates.

Title: Re: Directv Now streaming app for Q10 Pro
Post by: switchblade on April 04, 2018, 02:15:17 AM

I found a new version of the app and it now installs and plays live tv.  II found this link on the Nvidia Shield TV forums.  There is a screen format issue that I haven't sorted out yet, perhaps related to the shield tv..  There is a banner at the bottom that would normally go away once you start watching a channel.  It remains at the bottom, but you can still watch live tv.  I tried both 1080p and 2160p, same result.

I no longer get a Location error, so that is fixed.  So for now,  will hold off on moving to the custom fw.

Go here if you want to try this app https://www.sendspace.com/file/uuczkr (https://www.sendspace.com/file/uuczkr)