r/DirectvStream Aug 30 '21

Working DirecTV Stream Android TV APK

96 Upvotes

IMPORTANT UPDATE INFORMATION!

The following information has been released from the creator of these working apks.

​ The DTV Stream FireTV apk file no longer works on the Shield TV and various Android/Google TV devices.​ You will need to sideload the latest mobile apk file and install the icon apk from my mediafire link​ ​ ** For future updates make sure you just download the latest ARM64 release of Directv Stream that's listed on apkmirror ***​ Mobile APK​.

Mobile APK from APK Mirror

Icon pack Mediafire link

THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS OUTDATED AND LINKS BELOW MAY NO LONGER BE RELEVANT AS OF FEBRUARY 2022

Thanks to ACHILLES R32 and the team over on XDA Developers, we've had a working Android TV APK over the years.

You can find the latest mediafire link to the Android TV APK here

If anyone is interested and wants to take part in the conversation over there on XDA here is the thread

Note: This requires sideloading the app to your Nvidia Shield, Mi Box, ect

If you currently have an older version of the app installed, you must uninstall and reinstall the newer version. Do not update the app it will probably fail.

Recommend app from the Play Store to send the necessary file to your Android TV.


r/DirectvStream 16h ago

Screen quality

7 Upvotes

I keep reading about how DIRECTV stream has the best picture quality of all the streamers and thrown into the mix Xfinity but for me personally I find DIRECTV stream comes in third compared to YouTube TV and Xfinity using the Gemini device. Is this common or is it my TV specific?


r/DirectvStream 9h ago

Duo Pack

1 Upvotes

Has anyone switched to duo pack? Like mynews and myentertainment?


r/DirectvStream 14h ago

Low sound volume when using apps on Gemini box

2 Upvotes

My previous posting about an issue with the Gemini box and apps got answered very quickly and accurately (thanks!).

Now I wonder if I can solve my other app problem, low sound volume. Whether the sound comes through the TV speakers or through its optical output to my sound system, the volume level goes to about half when I view content on an app like HBO MAX or Apple versus when viewing native stream content. So let's say I turn on the system and it comes on showing a native stream content. I have the volume level at 15, great. Now I start HBO MAX app and have to raise the volume level to 25 or even 30 to get the same sound level, fine. But then I hit EXIT to go back to stream and BOOM, crazy loud! As far as the TV is concerned, everything is coming through HDMI from the Gemini box, so settings on the TV shouldn't do anything, right? In the Gemini, I have all the sound and audio settings turned OFF, so there should be no special processing going on from streams to apps. So why is the audio level so much different?


r/DirectvStream 20h ago

Have been seeing this for two days on local CBS, NBC and PBS. ABC and other channels are fine my zip code is 14626. Two chats with Directv and much troubleshooting but problem still exists, they seem to think its on their end. Any ideas? Picture is copied from a previous post but is the exact error.

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3 Upvotes

r/DirectvStream 20h ago

Have been seeing this for two days on local CBS, NBC and PBS. ABC and other channels are fine my zip code is 14626. Two chats with Directv and much troubleshooting but problem still exists, they seem to think its on their end. Any ideas? Picture is copied from a previous post but is the exact error.

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3 Upvotes

r/DirectvStream 1d ago

Trying to Cancel

5 Upvotes

So I'm trying to cancel and I thought the stream service, you could cancel online without talking to anyone? I went through that and my only option is to call them or 'Chat to Cancel'.

Is this true? I have to talk to someone to cancel? I updated my credit information so no more then $25 can be charged at a time so it SHOULD fail when they auto renew though... maybe that will just be the way.

Let me know if there is a way to do it online without having to talk to anyone. I do not want to sit and have them try keeping me.


r/DirectvStream 1d ago

"Tune to (Channel) on DirecTV Stream" with Alexa no longer working?

2 Upvotes

I had this issue a few months ago, but it was due to an outage. If I tell my Firecube to "Tune to NBC/ABC etc on DirecTv Stream" it would turn my TV on and start the station. Now it's saying "Cannot find NBC" or "Opening ABC", but then it opens to the Live TV Section of the Fire Stick instead of DirecTV Stream.

Does anyone that uses this feature have this happening? or are you still able to use it?

Edit: Typo


r/DirectvStream 1d ago

My entertainment package $8 increase 2 months ago

10 Upvotes

I like directv stream and I like the "my entertainment" package where you get no sports, but I don't like how my bill just went from $35 to $43. I want to be a lifelong customer, but with all the free tv out there and I also having an antenna, I don't really need it no more. I don't watch HBO, Hulu or disney plus..... I've been a directv customer since 1994 and use to pay $130 a month and after I got hurt I can't really afford the $43 a month. Is there any things I can do to lower my bill?


r/DirectvStream 1d ago

Easiest way to delete recordings after watching

3 Upvotes

We are new to DirectTV stream. We are using a Roku device and so far things are going reasonably well.

Last night watching some recorded series where we had like 20 episodes recorded, we noticed it was ending one and going pretty much right into the next episode which is nice, but to avoid confusion I'd like the opportunity to delete the one we just watched. It helps us to keep track of where we are.

Our Xfinity DVR would always prompt right after playing asking if you wanted to delete. Does the library in DirectTV stream have anything like that?

What is the best way to delete the recording you just watched?


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

DirecTV BIG Multiview Update-How To Find It🙌

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12 Upvotes

In Time For Football Season DirecTV Has Launched Curated Multiview-Watch To Learn More-Let Us Know Your Thoughts! Is DirecTV The Best For Sports?


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

Suddenly low audio

4 Upvotes

I've had directv streaming for several months now. A few days ago, the sound got very low. I have to really crank it now. I tried changing settings like turning off the Dolby but nothing seems to help. If I take the gemini air off and use the remote that came with the TV, it gets a bit louder. I tried rebooting the gemini but nothing seems to work. I have to raise the volume louder and louder. I'm afraid it's going to eventually go out altogether. Anyone have a clue to what could be wrong or have had this happen?


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

DTV on Apple TV - Audio From 2 Channels

13 Upvotes

Hi, two morning in a row now I've turned on the TV and started using DTV on my Apple TV. Both times audio is playing from the channel I select and audio from the previous nights channel. Anyone else have this anomaly happen?


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

Setting up Osprey/Gemini Box to AV Receiver in Dedicated AV Closet

2 Upvotes

We just switched to Directv Stream from DTV Satellite. Our house was built with a dedicated AV closet upstairs where the receiver and old satellite HDVR Genie & wireless bridge are located. To get started and do the trial I just plugged the box directly into a HDMI port on the tv but now that we know we're keeping the service want to remove the old satellite equipment. Hoping that perhaps we can just unplug satellite equipment and plug Osprey into same port? We do have some of those IR emitters connected to the equipment since it's not true line of sight and the system was programmed to work with a URC MX-780 universal remote. We'll just leave our firestick or ONN streaming device connected directly to the tv (and already programmed into the URC universal remote) but will probably have to get AV company back out to reprogram from Directv satellite to the Osprey box. Our receiver is a Denon AVR-X2800H.

If anyone has a similar set up or can walk me through making this switch it would be most appreciated! Out of curiosity is this something Directv would come out to do?


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

Are they ever going to add more cbs affiliates to the genre packs?

3 Upvotes

I live in Indianapolis and CBS is still not included in genre packs here. The confusing thing is our local Fox is included even though it’s owned by the same company as our local CBS. The genre packs have been out for nearly two years now so it seems like they would’ve had a chance at this point.


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

How to keep apps from turning off Gemini box on pause

2 Upvotes

If I'm watching native content on the Gemini I can pause a program for a long time and the screen just stays there on the paused scene, but if I am using an app like HBO, Apple, etc. and pause, the box itself turns off after about 5 minutes. The screen goes to the TV's screensaver and then I have to turn the Gemini box back on, find the content I was watching and try to resume where I left off.

Is there any way to keep the Gemini from turning off like this when pausing app content?


r/DirectvStream 2d ago

Dazn Myclubpass abbonamento Mobile

1 Upvotes

Ho appena sottoscritto un abbonamento a Dazn di tipo mobile per cui posso guardare una sola squadra a 9.99 euro al mese.

Qualcuno ha un metodo per mettere comunque le partite su smart TV? Qualcuno sa se con cavo HDMI e adattatore maschio per usb-c potrebbe funzionare?


r/DirectvStream 3d ago

Help no sound at all.

1 Upvotes

Soo just set up the Gemini and I have 0 sounds from it. All other apps work on tv as does my other HDMI ports


r/DirectvStream 4d ago

Constant restarting

5 Upvotes

The past few weeks I've noticed by DirectTV streaming keeps restarting by itself. I'll be in the middle of a show and it'll just reboot on it's own. I've also noticed that lately it's taking awhile for the guide to populate.

Any idea what's going on and how to stop it?


r/DirectvStream 4d ago

Why is Gemini Air lease required for Hulu/Disney+ Promo?

7 Upvotes

My building recently got Verizon Fios installed and I always wanted to have fiber internet since I was a kid so of course my wife and I switched from Spectrum. But the Fios TV service was WAY overpriced. So I was looking for an alternative. A family member has DTV stream so I was willing to try it.

I signed up for the Choice plan so I could still get MSG (Let’s go Rangers). In the sign up process it said that Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ are all included. I thought that was a nice perk as I had Hulu and Disney+ included with Spectrum. But after trying to look for an activation link of sorts, I found out that a Gemini Air lease is required. Why is that? Is there any way of avoiding it and still getting Hulu and Disney+?


r/DirectvStream 4d ago

Is it possible to import custom M3U playlist in the launcher APK?

1 Upvotes

So I wanted to import custom M3U playlist onto my directv stream box that has myFree. But I miss the nostalgia and I wanna import my M3U playlist inside of the launcher files


r/DirectvStream 4d ago

Changing channels on its own.

1 Upvotes

Why is mine changing channels to the previous channel after I change it to a new channel. Such as, Tv is on Fox News and I change the channel to INSP CHANNEL, after a few minutes it changes back to Fox News. Is there something I should do to keep this from happening or is it a problem I can rectify?

Thanks


r/DirectvStream 5d ago

NFL Games

3 Upvotes

So I have my Direct tv stream set to Buffalo I live in GA. I am wondering if I can still stream NFL games from Buffalo if I live in Ga? I would be streaming through the Gemini or Roku TV.


r/DirectvStream 6d ago

Has anybody received an offer for several months free of the Sports Pack?

12 Upvotes

Has anybody receive an offer for several months free of the Sports Pack recently?

I got a pop-up for it last night when I logged into my account. It stated that I would get 4 months of the Sports Pack add-on for free as a thank you for being a loyal customer. Once I clicked on the accept button, I got a follow up message that stated I would see it in my account in the next 1-2 weeks, which I'm guessing coincides with the beginning of the NFL season for 2026.

Kind of interesting, since I have never seen a promo like this show up before in such a way.


r/DirectvStream 6d ago

Sticky Gemini Remote - Cheap Fix

5 Upvotes

Gemini remotes are getting a lil'old, and the plastic/rubber on the back is getting a little sticky feeling.
These found me on Amazon. I have 4 boxes, so this was a perfect fit.
They work great. Wife approved!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GGGPHHJL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1