pmindemann

Good idea... I'm on a brand-new, just arrived Shield TV Pro with a Samsung, USB 3.1 256GB (400MB/s) flash drive formatted as internal "adoptable" storage. So, it seems my flash drive as pretty much the same as internal storage. I attempted to let Hyperspin install wherever it wanted... I just opened it from my "downloads" folder, and then also tried to open and install it from a Hyperspin folder (on the root of my shared storage: Shield-->Internal-->Hyperspin). In both cases, it would open, install, ask for permissions (which I granted) and then it would go to a black screen and crash. I also granted permissions in the app itself, and am in developer mode and checked that it could install from unknown sources, but neither made a difference. Technical details: Model P2897 Version 11 Security Patch Level 4/5/22 Android TV SW Version: 9.1.0 (33.2.0.125) Let me know if there's any other info you might need, @reznnate!

Ah, gotcha @moondefer... I went back and it sounds like you ran into the same errors I did. I'm curious how folks like @rambo32 and @CHIPPOSHIVA appear to have some success launching, while at least a few of us (including @bryan02) appear to be running into the some issue with it not launching and/or not finding the HS folder. Sounds like an Android 11 thing... I'm guessing some of us are on different builds? Back to you, @reznnate!

Thank you for the reply, @moondefer. Unfortunately, Hyperspin crashes (or simply fails to launch) before presenting any folder path options. It did give me the permissions question right after install, to which I said “allow,” but then the screen goes dark and the app quits. To date, all I have done is loaded the .apk into my downloads folder (from this thread on to a PC, then moved to the Shield via my local network), created a “Hyperspin” folder at the root level (Shield—>Internal—>Hyperspin… since I’m using internal/extended storage, not external), and then launched the install from my downloads folder. I’m in developer mode, btw. If anyone sees anything wrong in what I’m doing, please let me know!

Unfortunately, @reznnate, I downloaded the .apk you provided for my Shield Pro (11), and couldn't even get it to launch. I have a Samsung USB attached as "device storage" (internal) and created a Hyperspin folder at the root level. When I launch the installer, it completes everything and asks for permission to access files (which I give). Then, I launch it, a blank screen appears, and the app just quits. I've tried restarting, uninstalling, etc., and haven't had any luck. Any suggestions?

I'm late to the party, but THANK YOU, @reznnate for resuming work on this! Of course, the irony is that I've just spent the better part of the last week getting ArcBrowser setup with a whole bunch of standalone emulators (mostly the Robert Broglia packaged standalones... Retroarch is missing some cores and just feels bloated). Even so, I fully expect Hyperspin could work with the majority of my assets, assuming emulator compatibility gets sorted! I'll be installing the test .apk tonight! Kudos!

I've been using Hyperspin on and off for builds longer than some kids have been alive... I was looking forward to installing Hyperspin on my new Shield TV today, only to discover it's not compatible with the latest update. I'm glad I found this discussion, but sad to see @reznnate seems to have given up. I understand the update isn't a small undertaking, but I'm one of those who would have been willing to pay, if it meant Hyperspin could live on. Most other front-ends suck and/or feel derivative, but I guess they'll get my attention now, by default.