mistertest / xcloud-shield

Xcloud Beta Unofficial App for the Nvidia Shield Android TV. Playing Xbox Cloud Gaming directly on the box Nvidia Shield tv in the best way.

Xcloud for Nvidia shield TV

NEW FIX TIP

Fix Tip : #32
Now For launching Games Without issues (Audio/Video synch, latency, crash),
you'll have to make a long press on "button A" when the Big "Xbox logo" appear after the rocket, till you see the game interface.

ABOUT ME

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I'm a french Web and Applications Developer, I'm 42 years old and I am a father.

I'm passionate about Technology, including Gaming and "CLoud Gaming". The perspective, that you can play any Big game without having the hardware of the Nasa, fascinate me. So I decided, it will be excite to working on somes project about cloud gaming and level up at the same time Android and Web Apps Developement.

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XCLOUD APP UNOFFICIAL FOR NVIDIA SHIELD ANDROID TV

WORLD PREMIERE !

Yes I can say that, welcome to my Xcloud Beta for Android TV

CONTEXT

Xcloud is the new Cloud Gaming Platform by Microsoft Xbox.
Xcloud was on private beta, during some months, and it's public now for all from the 28 June 2O21 ago.

Why I created Xcloud App Unofficial for Shield TV ?

I was a lucky beta tester of the Xcloud Web App for PC
It's exectuted directly from the browser on PC with the full HD resolution (1080p).
I was thinking that it will be awesome if I can enjoy it directly on my box TV : The Nvidia shield Pro 2019.
So I decided to coding, an application for my shield TV for enjoying my games of my "game pass ultimate".
It was a good idea and excited project, for improve my skills in Android App development.

Why I not use "Sideload" or browsers ?

The official Android app only exists for smartphones and tablets at the moment, so there is no official Android TV app at this time.
You can only use "Sideload" with the Smartphone App version, but the performance
was not optimized at the start of the service, and the interface was not designed and integrated for the Android TV experience.
In fact, the Official game pass app has made a lot of improvements, and now the experience is better.
But it was not the case 6 month ago and my app was born from this frustrating situation.

Despite the progress made by the official Application Game Pass,
I continue to having preferences for many aspects of my Application
such as the interface, the smoothness of navigation, the overall image rendering and a better experience in Game for me.
So this App is an Alternative choice for having another experience Xbox Cloud Gaming directly in your Shield TV.

SUPPORTED DEVICES

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I have a shield TV Pro version 2019.

• All Nvidia shield tv box (2015,2017 to Pro 2019)
• Perhaps certain models of latest and powerfull Firestck, Firecube and Mi box
• Perhaps certain latest models of TV

Globally all Android TV device powerful ( Processor, APU, RAM ) can run and provide the better experience. Certain users install it on powerful smartphone, and have a very good experience too. But it's firstly for the shield TV, the most powerful Android device, it's not a myth.

This App is not supported for the Chromecast Google TV. A special project for this device will be coming here soon: https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-cgtv

SUPPORTED CONTROLLERS

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All controllers supported by the shield TV officialy.

I recommend to use "Xbox" controllers, because "Xinput" the mapping from Microsoft is the more integrated and optimised for all things about Cloud Gaming and Android by default.

• All Shield TV conrollers version (version 2019 tested)
• Latest version Xbox One /Series X controller (tested serie x with latest update)
• Logitech F710 (tested)
• The majority of "Xinput" controllers

New with te Version 4.4 : The Version 4.4 give now the priority to Xbox controllers for interacting in Game when multiple Controllers are connceted at the same time. Others Controllers are not disconnected, they can't interact in game but only with the Android TV navigation. When the xbox controller is disconnected, the other controller already connected can be use in game automaticly.

REQUIREMENTS

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SUBSCRIPTION TO GAME PASS ULTIMATE

You'll must have to be a Xbox member Ultimate for using Cloud gaming features and this App.

UPDATE YOUR WEBVIEW:

Xcloud Beta App, is based from the realy important compnent: "Webview". For the better experience, you'll must have to verify if this is up to date. Make a Searching of term "Webview" in your playstore If not upd to date, make the upgrade, before playing.

UPDATE YOUR XBOX CONTOLLER:

If you have a persistant issue with your controller after having updating your webview, you can test to update your xbox controller. Microsoft with his next gen, and his new xcloud solution usualy updating their devices and accessories. So, for the better experience, you'll have to updating your xbox controller with the last version. You can do that directly in windows 10 wth a dedicated tool.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/update-xbox-wireless-controller

NO UNOFFICIAL PHYSICAL ACCESSORIES CONNECTED

Know Issue : When a physical keyboard or remote not official (not from nvidia, like harmony) are connected, the controller is blocked.

REMAPPING THE BUTTON BACK/SELECT

The major issue was the select/back button acting in the shield like a back to the home.
The solution is on the new Wiki :
https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield/wiki

Information Version

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Actual version

FIX AND FEATURES

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Features

• Full optimised for Android TV and the shield TV
• Full controller support in interface and Games
• Icon Banner on Home page and all menus of Android TV
• No external browser required, all in fullscreen
• No mouse required, Just only use your controller
• Performances of a Webview optimized for cloud gaming
• No long and boring settings, click and play
• Automatic language select (language used by default with your Shield)

FIX MAPPING BUTTON

The major issue was the select/back button acting in the shield like a back to the home. The solution is on the new Wiki : https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield/wiki

TECHNICAL ISSUE, NEED SUPPORT ?

https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield/issues

THE WIKI PROJECT

You'll have to read the Wiki for the better experience and comfort, There are cool tips.

https://github.com/mistertest/xcloud-shield/wiki

TO THANK ME

You are welcome to tell me all your positive posts and how happy you are to enjoy the app here.
The goal is to have a centralized place for it, now that the app has regular and satisfied users.
Thanks in advance for your support.

#13

SECURITY

All my projects are safe but I don't want sharing my code here for personal reasons. It's my decision for now but I can change my mind and orgenise a other method. But you can analys My projects all you want with many tools like APKtools and others.

Results of security test https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/b33006cd86f6d3da6166c234f6d3b5b00b0a4a1fd614f8428dd6e51d49dbeb60

Online APK Decompiler http://www.javadecompilers.com/apk

SPECIAL THANKS

Cloud Gaming Xtreme

Special Thanks to the number one comunauty about the Cloud gaming:

The CGX https://www.youtube.com/c/CloudGamingXtreme

VIDEOS

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Showcase video from the Cloud Gaming Xtreme chanel

A demo Video of Xcloud Beta app, running and captured in my shield tv 20019:

SCREENSHOTS

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Accessible from Home

Accessible from Menu

Interface of Xcloud Beta in Shield TV - Version 2022

The loading before playing in the cloud

Click and play your favorites xbox games directly on your tv with the Shield TV

xcloud-shield's Issues

App broken

Cant play games the app become a browser cant play say error

Slight delay

Hi,

This project is fantastic and exactly what I was looking for. I am very impressed with the work so far but I'm having an issue.

I've followed your guide to get the best experience. I changed the Bluetooth setting, turned off any upscaling and used an official Xbox One controller (both Bluetooth and wired) but unfortunately I cannot reduce the in game delay after pushing a button. I'm still getting roughly 200-400ms delays in game with inputs as well as audio. Is this the expected amount of delay due to the xcloud service or is there something else I can do to reduce latency?

It is so close to perfect that it's frustrating but I understand there is still work to do and again, I want to thank you for the work you've done.

problem of not being able to enter the game directly

I click on certain games and it doesn't go up to the Play Page

Future features and objectives of Xcloud Beta

hello everyone, i will working on some new objectives and features for xcloud beta that will be added progressively on futures versions :

• Integration of a side menu called with a specific button of the remote shield or a combination of controller buttons.
• A global Improvement of support of controllers while multiple devices are connected at the same time. For now there are some conflicts when there is a use of not official hardware with the "shield tv" like a remote from Amazon or Harmony remote.
• A global improvement with the Bluetooth/wired connection/deconnection. The app will more forced the use of app with a gamepad for bypassing conflicts with certain remote.
• A conditional hardware accelerated dependent at the device and the version of android used on the device. And/or Perhaps with a manual settings in the side menu about the level of accelerated hardware ( Null, normal, high).
• The possibility to select the language of xcloud in the side menu
• Perhaps an automatic update from the launch of the app or from the setting side bar
• The possibility to access to different part of xcloud categories (all games, etc) directly from the side menu.
• More simplifications for enable/disable the key mapper keyboard automatically on the launch and end of application.

page not found...

Hey, at first thank u for this great app.
since today when I open the app it opens a browser window what says page not found...
Edit
I can open xcloud manually from the browser page, maybe they changed URL u use in ur app.

Streaming resolution

I seem to be getting a maximum 720p in-game. I understand this is a limitation of the android app which is designed for smaller screens, but this app seems to be using webview instead.

I saw you mentioned that the Shield can't upscale because the AI upscaling can't grab it, and that you're working on it, which would probably help, but is there anything user-side we can do to get 1080, even if it's not upscaled on the shield?

question manette

hello

the rumble fonction work with the controler ?

sorry for my english i'm french too

Nvidia controller

Nvidia controller doesn't work when game loads. Using Nvidia shield with nothing connected. Previous versions have worked. Thank you

I get an error message when sideload on downloader.

I get an error message when sideload on downloader.
Error:URL needs authorization. This is not supported

Please advise

Originally posted by @Muttgutt99 in #14 (comment)

Possible to make work on the Oculus Quest?

This app lets me sign in and select a game, it actually gets all the way to launching the game past the little rocket ship at which point it crashes with an error from Microsoft.
Would it be possible to get this working for the Quest 2 similar to your Stadia APK? I would be greatly appreciative and would be happy to donate to the project for your effort.

cant play

got this errror every time, official app is working
running on shield tv pro last gen brand new

New version 4.5 is coming in middle November

Hello every one.
Firstly I want to thank you for all your support and messages. You are now so much to use my unofficial Xcloud shield App. I'm in a new city from september ago for a new developer job. My code is not with me, but In november I will have access to it, and I will having some time for working on it.

I can annonce you, that the new version 4.5 is comming for middle November.

This version will being the same of the interface and features of Xcloud on Samsung TV and will giving certainly a better global experience in game too.

I hope that this new version will giving a better support of controller, because this is already the case with the Samsung tv. So I can think that we'll have the same benefits.

https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/06/09/xbox-app-for-smart-tvs/
So I will need some testers for my app in this time period.

See you later, my friends.

Black screen after login

Hi, I've installed the app on my shield pro (latest model) and I was able to login. However, after that there is a white screen for a few seconds and then a completely black screen.

I can move some kind of cursor as I hear some sounds, but nothing is displayed.

I've uninstalled and installed again the webview component but did not help.

Happy to answer any other questions that might lead to a fix.

Thanks for your work.

Fab

Major issue with Controllers Xbox - when Multiple Controller connected

Hello every one, there is a major issue this last days, since 4 days or perhaps a week about Xbox controllers and possibly certain other controllers. Apparently my xbox one serie x controller don't work since few days like some users. I think, Xcloud has changing his code in the web app, but I'm not sure, I don't know why exactly for now , I will looking for solutions.

Mi TV does not work

it can't work on Android 6.0.1

Crashes after Xbox Logo after Streaming started on Philips Android TV

Hi,

first of all this is a great projects thanks alot for your work.

I am trying to run it on a Philips Android TV and it crashes after the streaming had already started and the xbox logo of the actual game appears.

Is this a known issue on this device? Or did I do something wrong?

Best regards
Dennis

Problem Parsing the package

Hello, thankyou for developing this app. I look forward to trying it. I have an issue. I get Problem Parsing the package" message when I try to install from Xplore app. I tried 4.4 and 4.3 they both had the same issue. My shield recently updated to 9.1 if that matters.
Cheers

shield 2015 : écran noir

bonjour,

après un petit test sur ma shield 2015 avec manette xbox one.

authentification nickel avec double authentification.
manette bien reconnue, on navigue bien dans les menus.

je lance un jeu.
je vois l'écran de chargement ( avec la fusée)
je vois le logo Xbox ( sur fond noir)
par contre, ensuite, j'entends la musique du jeu. mais l'écran reste noir ( je ne vois que 2 icônes en haut gauche : les 3 petits points + logo)

si je bricole avec la manette. j'entends que je navigue dans les menus. mais l'écran reste noir.

ma TV est une tv full hd.

voilà mon retour

Update User-Agent for better quality?

Hi,

I just ran into this article saying that Microsoft adjusts the streaming quality based on User-Agent strings. A developer was able to increase the visual quality of their stream by changing the User-Agent to make it look like a Windows computer was connecting. Any chance you can try this with your builds to see if there is an increase in visual quality?

https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/8/23200363/xbox-cloud-gaming-linux-streaming-quality-user-agent-workaround

Login page is broken

I am using latest version and it was working fine until yesterday. However today the landing page is just showing "we are sorry. The page you requested cannot be found."

From my initial trouble shooting, it looks like the login url is changed and the app should update that.

Button issue with certain games

My son was trying to play TABs past few days and he is unable to start the battle using this app.

The button to start the battles would be the traditional start button, on a xbox one controller the window in window button and when ever it is pressed you get an alert do you want to leave this page.

If you could, pass the button on single press but if held navigate back to the game list instead.

White screen after using a-button bypass of "We'll be right back"

I used the #32 bypass of the previous bug long-pressing A. I see the game start screen for a moment and hear the music in the background, clicking on things in the menu is obviously doing stuff, but the screen turns all white.

This is on a Firestick 4k Max (1.8ghz, so I figured it should work).

Have you ever had a white screen issue before or know another way to fix this?

Problems with PS dualsense controller

Hi!
I've Nvidia Shield TV Pro 2019 with Android 11 updated and using a Bluetooth PS5 Dualsense controller. The controller works fine at Android System, Android Games, Stadia, GeForce Now and even xcloud Gamepass APK (at 720p of course). But tried xcloud-shield 4.4 and 4.3 (I'd like to play at 1080p) and controller not working well. I can use direction stick and direction buttons but the rest of buttons only works triangle one (but it actions like if X button pressed) and no more buttons working...

Is there any way to use this controller for xcloud-shield?

I have only this controller connected (and of course the original remote of shield).

Thanks in advance.

Issues with PS4 controller

Hello, I recently installed this onto my Shield, I can launch it and I can use the controller on the game selection screen, but when I go into a game like Forza Horizon 5 my controller will not allow me to do anything, I hit X to start the game but it will not detect the input.

Any assistance to get this working would be greatly apprecaited :)

Advantages over using the official XBox app via sideload?

Hello,

since the latest version number (4.4) dates back to november of last year, I'm curious whether this app currently still provides any performance increase vs. using the official app from Microsoft. The Xbox Game Pass app seems to have issues with 4K displays, as the stream quality is significantly worse than in FullHD.

I'm using a Nvidia Shield TV Pro and even that device doesn't seem to be able to properly apply the AI upscaling to the stream, so it often feels like a pixelated mess. I'm wondering whether your app would improve on that.

Kind regards

"Cloud Choice", the better solution in the world for finding games instantly playable from all Cloud Gaming services

Hello.

Perhaps you don't already know my other App:

Cloud Choice.
https://www.cloudchoice.org/

It is possible that this tool will be your best friend for your Cloud Gaming experience
when you need to know if your desired game will be playable in the cloud and with which of these services.
This App can instantly do this work , and all Catalogs are synchronised many times a week.

The App support the catalogs of Xbox Cloud Gaming, Psnow, Stadia (last days), Geforce now, Boosteroid.

This App is a Progressive App, so you can install it from the browser directly in your OS windows, Android or mac like your Native application.

Enjoy your new survive tool in the jungle of the cloud gaming offers.

Xbox One Controller no inputs

Do I have to install anything else to get the xbox controller to work with this or change some setting?

It navigates fine but when I load up a game (Katamari Damacy REROLL) I cant get past the intro Press A to start, Press X to change profile

Controller works fine for Gamestream, Steam, and Luna

Also tried it with another game, The Gunk and same issue. Its like controller just doesnt have access to the game window

Onn. box tv wallmart issue

I have something to add here... I have the Onn UHD Streaming Box. I installed V4 of the XcloudBeta software. My Android TV box has two devices connected - the included Onn Remote and an official Xbox One wireless controller via Bluetooth. The Xbox controller can control the interface, but once launching into a game, it doesn't work.

If I unpair the Onn Remote from the Onn box, the Xbox controller starts working in game.

Ideally I would be able to keep both devices paired and usable with the interface and default to the Xbox controller for the game. Is it possible for you to incorporate this change?

Originally posted by @jholloway in #2 (comment)

Others awesomes projects around Cloud Gaming from devs

Xcloud - Xbox Game Streaming

Keyboard and Mouse for Xcloud Pc
https://github.com/idolize/xcloud-keyboard-mouse

Controllers and CO-OP ? - Not supported by Xcloud

In game i cant use my xbox controller. To start and navigate in app theres no probleme but in game the controller do not reponse to the controller commands.

Nvidia Shield controller with new xcloud

Hello. I've had no issues with the previous sideload gamepass thus far. After loading this new xcloud app onto my shield without a hitch. As soon as I enter the game my controller has no function. When I hit the back button it just takes me into the main gamepass page
Please advise thank you

Aucun controller fonctionne rendu in game

Allo j'ai une Nvidia Shield 2017. J'ai fais la nouvelle mise à jour de janvier pour la Shield. Maintenant aucun controller ne fonctionne rendu in game. Est ce que je suis le seul?

Merci pour ton excellent travail!!

Support ot the MiBox 3 ? - Not powerful enough

I liked your port for Android TV but I'm having a problem with the mi box it's crashing a lot and my WebWiew is in the latest version

Page mit found

Controller support issue

I use the app on my fire stick lite and play using ipega 9076.
However the start and select button does not work and the streaming ready screen also appears instead of just starting the game

Harmony remote and controller conflict

I have a shield tv 2017, I have my series x controller connected via Bluetooth, works fine with stadia, game pass app, geforce now and so on.

When testing your app my controller is detected in the menu when selecting a game but once I load a game my controller isn't detected and I can't go any further.

Any ideas.

Search bar/onscreen keyboard issue

Using version 4.4, whenever I select the search bar, it loads up my on-screen keyboard for approx 1 second then closes it down again back to the xcloud home screen.

Using Nvidia shield 2019 pro, android 11, shield controller and default onscreen keyboard (gboard)

Problème de son après MAJ

Salut, je viens vers toi car je n’arrive pas avoir le son parfaitement calé avec les voix.

Je suis une NVidia Shield (tube…), j’ai fais la mise à jour de la bête et aussi la mise à jour Webview également mais rien n’y fait.

De même que je n’ai l’image en 1080p mais je pense que ce n’est pas possible d’avoir que du 720 pour le moment. Et aussi j’ai toujours les logos en haut à gauche de l’écran.

Je me prends la tête dessus depuis un moment et je ne trouve pas la solution.

Si tu as un moment je suis dans l’attente d’une solution ;)

en tout cas merci parce que même si c’est optimisé chez moi je peux déjà tester la chose !

dans l’attente de te lire ;)

Webpage not available

Does anyone know the solution to this one?

Happens after opening the app on shield pro.

App freezes upon game list (main page)

Prob will never work on my android tv as its an EKO cheap off brand running android 9, have xbox one controller hooked up but freezes when i open the app, nvidia app works fine on the same tv. any info i can provide to help lmk

fire stick lite

hello i can't install external usb on my amazon fire stick

An error occured while processing your request, Reference #30

Since yesterday when I try to start Xcloud Shield on Shield TV Pro (2019) I get stuck in the white screen with the following message: "An error occured while processing your request. Reference #30.xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxxxx.xxxxxxx". The beginning of the reference number is always 30, the numbers after it keep changing.

I tested Xcloud on my PC too and it seems to work normally, so there should be nothing wrong with my account.

I played GTA San Andreas yesterday and I exited the game using the back button of the controller. The app asked something about if I want to close the game or something to which I chose yes. After that this white screen with the reference number came for the first time and hasn't gone away since.

I deleted Xcloud Shield version 4.3 and installed 4.4 but the problem stayed the same.

I am located in Finland.

Thanks a lot for making the app!

Blank screen

Hi, I have the Verizon Android TV box with Amlogic S905X4 it's a 4x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.91 GHz with 2GB RAM, android TV 10.

The app 4.4 stay in a Blank screen, I have the WebView updated.

Version 4.4 and 4.3 stay in blank, the 4.2 and 4.1 work perfectly.

It's possible to use this app in this device?

Thanks

Empty Screen - Language variant

When I open the app, nothing appears, any solution?

Installed on nvidia shield 2019, and web view app updated.

Xbox controller input lag

Hi, i've got a small input lag that I dont have in the official Microsoft app. I like your app more because of the image rendering that is much better but the input lag is a bit anoying depending of the game. I've tried the propositions described in the wiki but its not working for me. Any suggestions ? I'm using the xbox one controller.
Thanks!

Input Lag

Bonjour,

Déjà merci pour l'application. Visuellement elle fonctionne mieux que l'apk sideloader depuis le playstore.

Par contre j'ai un problème d'input lag avec ma manette (une manette bluetooth générique, pas xbox). J'ai modifié le paramètre d'avrcp, mais rien n'y fait c'est injouable. Mes gâchettes arrières ne marchent pas non plus.

Est ce que vous avez une idée ?

Au plaisir d'en discuter avec vous.

Button Back/Select issue mapping - Resolved - Go to Wiki

For now the major issue of the app is the Back/ Select button . When the button is pressed it's acting with the shield tv like a back button to the home screen. Si i'm working on this issue and i'm progress. If you know something about Remapping buttons, remaping applications, you can help, you're welcome.

Sound delay on nividia shield

First, thanks a lot for a great app.

I have no lag at all with the stream except for the sound. It comes in almost a full second delayed after the frame. I am on Android 11 on nividia shield.

Thank you section is here

Here you can tell me all your thanks and satisfaction for using my Xcloud App on your Shield TV. It's very important for me to try to quantify your positive feedback and to centralize it a bit. So if my app makes you happy, say it in this section. Thank you very much in advance.

Audio delay

Hi,

The app works fine for me on a Nokia 8000 Android TV box, however there is a delay in audio so that when you perform an action in game you can hear the sound about 2 seconds afterwards....

Is there a way of amending this is Android settings?