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submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by muhyb@programming.dev to c/opensource@lemmy.ml

I basically gave up on finding a custom ROM for this TV so I'm looking for alternative TV apps to at least change the default app. Do you know if there is an app like this exist? It should work with satellite, I'm not looking for IPTV or streaming services, just something that supports plain satellite TV.

Edit: Currently experimenting with KODI, no luck yet though. If you also have suggestions regarding to it, I'm all ears.

Edit 2: KODI (and so Jellyfin, Plex etc.) needs a backend server for Live TV so add-ons alone won't work. According to KODI Wiki, currently there are no backends that work on Android. I also tried Google's older app called Live Channels but Google doesn't let you to run it because it's old ~~more useful~~.

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[-] uxellodunum@lemmy.ml 3 points 17 hours ago
  1. Invest in an Nvidia Shield
  2. Install LineageOS Android TV

I have two of these in the household, one of the best tech investments I made. No more homescreen ads.

[-] muhyb@programming.dev 1 points 11 hours ago

I would install LineageOS if it was possible, there are no ROMs. I'm not even sure if the bootloader is unlockable.

[-] uxellodunum@lemmy.ml 3 points 6 hours ago

This is why I recommended a Shield for which there is an actively maintained LineageOS. Yes, it's an investment, but well worth it nowadays.

[-] muhyb@programming.dev 1 points 5 hours ago

Not sure when we'll fed up but I'll keep this in mind, barely 2 years passed with this TV.

this post was submitted on 07 Feb 2025
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