Shield v8.0.0 (Pie) killed Kodi Netflix

[beardie79]

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General information

Pie update on shield killed Kodi Netflix

Addon version used

14.6

Description

Tried re-install no joy. Stalls on loading.

Steps to Reproduce

Upgrade Shield to v8

Context (Environment)

Installation

• [x] I'm using this Netflix Repo

Operating System

• [x] Android

[GemeenAapje]

I updated my ESN number and deleted the json file and now I see everything up until 4k video. However, anything 720 or above just gives a black screen. Waiting now for the hotfix for Shield to see if that fixes the issue.

[HDGuy]

I updated my ESN number and deleted the json file and now I see everything up until 4k video. However, anything 720 or above just gives a black screen. Waiting now for the hotfix for Shield to see if that fixes the issue.

It doesn't. :(

[GemeenAapje]

Unlucky. So where does that leave us now? What else can we try?

[wintuxx]

I think we can only wait.

gesendet mobil

GemeenAapje notifications@github.com schrieb am Fr., 16. Aug. 2019, 09:33:

Unlucky. So where does that leave us now? What else can we try?

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[wintuxx]

it seems a issue with android pie. After i disabled vp9 no video would run.

[mattspew]

So is this add-on now dead for the Shield?

[GemeenAapje]

Let's hope not. Who can help now?

[peak3d]

I'm confident that there will be a solution in the near future.

[wintuxx]

@peak3d have you news about this issue?

[corb06]

Running Kodi 19.0 on my Nvidia Shield. Dolby Atmos working, but can not get 4K to work. Followed the instructions, and set "In the addon settings, Expert page: Enable VP9 profiles to OFF Enable HEVC profiles to ON Force support to HDCP 2.2 to ON In the Inputstream Addon settings, Account page: Override HDCP status to ON"

But still doesnt work. =(

[gjm1128]

Any updates? my nvidia Shield on Android Pie , I'm faced same issue here.

Kodi 18.3 + Netflix addon 0.15.3

[performation9]

Any connection to this? https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/shield-tv/9/315729/known-4k-playback-issue/

[wintuxx]

There was an other hotfix, but it did not work.

gesendet mobil

kentgen notifications@github.com schrieb am Sa., 7. Sep. 2019, 20:34:

Any connection to this?

https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/forums/shield-tv/9/315729/known-4k-playback-issue/

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[mattspew]

I'm about ready to uninstall this add-on and just pretend it never existed.

[peak3d]

@mattspew there is no need to uninstall, simply use the official ap until a solution arrives. It seems not to be a technical issue, but the DRM capabilities have been extended and netflix licene server uses them (secure stopps to restrict the number of devices which get HD streams). Only way to solve this, is to investigate how netflix app xchanges all (!!) drm related information.

[Smeulf]

@peak3d do you receive the 1080p streams in the manifest sent to InputStream? Or is it already limited to 720p?

[peak3d]

manifest is Ok (>= 720p), but returned license only allows SD. There is a secure stop logic in MediaDRM and it is implemented in netflix addon.

I guess the issue we are searching is around it.

[Smeulf]

That would mean the issue is on our side, as we're acting as a proxy to retrieve the license... Do you agree with the analysis @peak3d?

[peak3d]

@Smeulf as long we don't know the issue, its guessing. My gut feeling is that we'll have to pass more DRM related data over the MSL interface before we request the license. Most probably it will be the secure stop metadata. Secure stops are not yet implemented in inputstream.adaptive, and even if it would, we have no clue when / how to pass it to netflix. This has to be investigated first.

[performation9]

Doesn't seem like there is a quick solution at hand. This addon is the only way for me to watch netflix in 4k HDR with Atmos, so I really came to like it...

[axelet85]

I don't know if it's related or if it gives you information to developers. Even so, here is what I found.

https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/09/09/nvidia-acknowledges-4k-playback-issue-on-shield-tv-with-some-apps/

[dacompa]

For a large part the problem has been solved by manually entering my complete ESN in the addon. I can now watch the H264 streams again at every resolution. The only problem I have now is that the HEVC streams only play at a low resolution and therefore no 720p, 1080p and 4k HEVC streams are played.

[wintuxx]

@dacompa do have a nvidia shield tv box with android pie?

[dacompa]

Yeah I'm on a Shield with Pie.

[Dnkhatri]

For a large part the problem has been solved by manually entering my complete ESN in the addon. I can now watch the H264 streams again at every resolution. The only problem I have now is that the HEVC streams only play at a low resolution and therefore no 720p, 1080p and 4k HEVC streams are played.

Hmm so I should disable hevc playback in input stream addon?

[dacompa]

I'm not sure. Haven't had the time to look into this. Maybe the tech guys van take a deeper look into this.

Op do 19 sep. 2019 10:53 schreef Dnkhatri notifications@github.com:

For a large part the problem has been solved by manually entering my complete ESN in the addon. I can now watch the H264 streams again at every resolution. The only problem I have now is that the HEVC streams only play at a low resolution and therefore no 720p, 1080p and 4k HEVC streams are played.

Hmm so I should disable hevc playback in input stream addon?

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[wintuxx]

@dacompa where did u get the ESN? From the native Netflix App?

[dacompa]

You can find your Netflix ESN within the Shield settings. I believe it was somewehere in the info tab.

[Uukrull]

I tried it with the full ESN: NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX but didn't work (msl_data.json and manifest.* deleted, ESN triple checked)

@dacompa: Could you post your full settings.xml?

[Uukrull]

Update: It seems to work with movies but not with TV series.

[mattspew]

I tried the full ESN also, boy was that was painful to enter in, and it made no difference.

I also triple checked the ESN.

Edit: I also got the same result. Worked for the one movie I tried (1922), but not for the show in currently watching (Weeds).

[dacompa]

It could be that the movies and series you are trying to play are HEVC streams. Those aren't playing for me as well, except at low resolution. At high resolution they are playing, but I can't see the video. Only hearing audio.

Please try Vis-a-Vis ( or Locked Up ). These are H264 streams and should play at 1080P.

[Uukrull]

Well, at least I can play movies at 1080p, but it seems that the only real solution for now is a downgrade to Shield Experience 7.2.3

edit: Locked Up didn't work for me (I have Inpustream set to manual and the H264 streams above 480p don't play)

[Uukrull]

I reverted the ESN to the simple one: NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV and movies play at 1080p, so adding the full ESN doesn't seem to make a difference.

[dacompa]

Hmm strange it's working for me. Maybe you have some other setting then I have. Can you manually select 1080p in your serie stream or is it not vissible? Of not, try to set the min. bandwith at the inputstream at 8000000.

[performation9]

I have had the correct ESN entered the whole time (because a few months ago it was required) and still have the same issue. I am very sure this is unrelated.

[dacompa]

It wasn't working for me either before I manually entered my ESN, but after that it did. I'm new to this medium. Can I post a video in here to show it?

[dacompa]

I made a video to show a 1080p serie. My Kodi language is in Dutch. Sorry for the lights in the background. Was the best I could do now.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vtfitp64sdueoi8/VID_20190919_143239.mp4?dl=0

[M2k80]

its maybe not drm encrypted?

[dacompa]

I thought everything on Netflix was drm encrypted? I'll try Weeds later today. I did read in the comments that show didn't play.

[dacompa]

Weeds isn't playing for me at 1080p either. Hmm back to square one I guess.

[andyktaylor]

Put in my full ESN, turned on manual resolution in inputstream, result is I get all the resolutions up to 4k to pick from when playing a video. However anything over 720*480 results in black screen. Soon as I switch back to 480, video feed comes back on.

[Uukrull]

I finally downgraded to 7.2.3 and all is back to normal :)

[Dnkhatri]

I finally downgraded to 7.2.3 and all is back to normal :)

I have been debating doing the same. I use shield mostly for kodi so the update breaking netflix is a pita. I am hoping with the developer rom out peak3d would be able to find a fix. Otherwise will have to downgrade. Though I think partly it is nvidia shield and android tv 9 problem so I am not sure he will be able to.

[mattspew]

That sucks!

I really don't want to go through the hassle of downgrading.

[dacompa]

I have just installed Android 10 on my smartphone. My phone is equipped with widevine level 1. Even with Android 10 I do not get the streams in the addon played. So if the problem is an Android problem, we will be stuck for the time being.

[M2k80]

i am no dev and i dont know how the problem can be fixed, maybe i found something what devs could help? if not simply ignore what i just wrote. could this maybe help ? https://github.com/Netflix/msl/wiki

[CastagnaIT]

someone tried the fourth hotfix?

[wintuxx]

Sure, without any luck. 🙁

gesendet mobil

Stefano Gottardo notifications@github.com schrieb am Sa., 28. Sep. 2019, 16:16:

someone tried the fourth hotfix?

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[M2k80]

yes i tried too, but no changes :(