Plugin.video.netflix: 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

[wintuxx]

Hi,
i got the same problem, but it is not a issue from netflix addon.
it is an issue from inputstream i think.

https://github.com/peak3d/inputstream.adaptive/issues/293

[HDGuy]

Hi,
i got the same problem, but it is not a issue from netflix addon.
it is an issue from inputstream i think.

peak3d/inputstream.adaptive#293

The Amazon Inputstream addon still works for me after the Shield 8.0 update but like everyone else the Netflix addon no longer works.

[Smeulf]

killed

Stalls on loading

no longer works

That's not a very large description of the problem. Any error message? How does it behave?
How is it broken?

Please can someone install "DRM Info" and tell us what is Windevine CDM Security Level?

Can you provide debug logs with no extra component logged for now?

What's your setup regarding VP9 and HEVC?

Help us so we can help you. Without logs and proper description of the issue, there's no way we can understand the problem!

[HDGuy]

I'm surprised you guys don't have a Shield, as it's probably one of the most used platforms for Kodi.

In any event:

Widevine CDM Security Level- L1

As far as VP9 and HEVC I've tried it every possible combination. Enabled and disabled, same result.

For some reason for 4k content I only get 720x480p, even if I set it to manual I only have the 480p stream available (DD+ w/Atmos still works). For all other content (1080p and lower) it just buffers endlessly. Worked perfectly fine on Oreo before the Pie upgrade.

I will provide a log later.

[xnappo]

I think this is everyone with Shield and 8.0 starting at post 1399 here: https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=329767&page=94

I also tried every combination of settings, playback just results in endless starting playback symbol (skin dependent). If I set playback steam to manual, the very lowest setting does play(480p). Amazon plugin still works fine.

Log: https://pastebin.com/uCTBGbaE

[Smeulf]

@xnappo did you try to play a Netflix video on that log? I can't see any call to the play method...

[xnappo]

I thought the same thing :) I will try again.

[wintuxx]

Hi,
i got the same problem, but it is not a issue from netflix addon.
it is an issue from inputstream i think.

peak3d/inputstream.adaptive#293

@Smeulf please look in my log I posted in the link above.

I have tried everything, but nothing let kodi play the Netflix video stream.

[Smeulf]

@wintuxx is it the log where the busy wheel stays on screen?

In the issue you opened at InputStream, you're referring to hardware acceleration.

Is it OMXPlayer and MMAL ? If so, can you please try disabling OMXPlayer and keep MMAL only?

Also in Kodi settings, player, it seems you have the refresh rate adjustment enabled (I may read the log wrong). Can you try to disable it?

There's no obvious error in the log, so for now pretty hard to tell where the problem is :/

[Smeulf]

Also @wintuxx, did you try disabling HEVC profiles? Enable VP9?

/!\ do not enable both HEVC and VP9 the same time.

[Dnkhatri]

Also @wintuxx, did you try disabling HEVC profiles? Enable VP9?

/!\ do not enable both HEVC and VP9 the same time.

Shield does not support vp9 ver2 hardware acceleration so that didn't work even before the update

[Smeulf]

And what about H264?

[xnappo]

If I understand the question, I do not have H265 enabled, so should be H264.

[wintuxx]

@wintuxx is it the log where the busy wheel stays on screen?

In the issue you opened at InputStream, you're referring to hardware acceleration.

Is it OMXPlayer and MMAL ? If so, can you please try disabling OMXPlayer and keep MMAL only?

Also in Kodi settings, player, it seems you have the refresh rate adjustment enabled (I may read the log wrong). Can you try to disable it?

There's no obvious error in the log, so for now pretty hard to tell where the problem is :/

yes

i will provide later new logs ... i will try all above options once with a single log for every option.

[wintuxx]

@Smeulf

Kodi 18.3 fresh install
kodi.log
no settings changed (netflix question 4K: no, because I have only a 1080p TV)

In Kodi 18.3 there are no OMX and MMAL option in the player settings. Only MediaCodece(Surface) and MediaCodec . They both were active.

if i open a netflix video the busy wheel stays on screen.

[Smeulf]

@wintuxx in your fresh install, you have VP9 enabled, I think it can explain the "ERROR: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData error(-10000)" message.

[wintuxx]

okay. i have a look.
wait i post its log without any other changes than disable vp9

[Smeulf]

@wintuxx no problem :) Thanks for helping and trying for me.

[wintuxx]

it is also in my interest to know why the netflix addon does not work on my shieldtv
here the log
only VP9 deactivated
but no video and the busy wheel stays

[Smeulf]

Ok, I hate that error, 'cause for now I can't understand where it come from.

Can you please try: (don't post logs unless the "ERROR: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData error(-10000)" has disapear please)

• Enable only MediaCodece(Surface)
• Enable only MediaCodec
• Disable both MediaCodecs (Pretty sure it won't work but worth a try)

If it still don't works, I'd like you to try with Kodi 18.1. Disable Kodi auto update in the PlayStore, and install this APK: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm64-v8a/kodi-18.1-Leia-arm64-v8a.apk (hopefully it's the right one), same tests with MediaCodecs, all enabled, only one by one, and none.

Can someone lend me a Shield box ? :D kidding but would be so usefull...

[wintuxx]

VP9 in netflix settings disabled
Enable only MediaCodece(Surface) no video, no sound
Enable only MediaCodec no video, no sound
Disable both MediaCodecs no video, but sound

[wintuxx]

a fresh install with 18.1 no changes

[Smeulf]

For the record, the error looks very similar to this one https://github.com/CastagnaIT/plugin.video.netflix/issues/98 where we concluded a firmware issue was the root cause.

Doesn't mean we won't eventually find a way to make it work.

[robofunk]

I'm tempted to do a factory reset because that seems to have solved people's issues with the Official Netflix app and the Android Pie, but I can live without this add-on in the meantime.

[Smeulf]

@wintuxx @xnappo can you both please try with a trailer? Use context menu on a popular tv show and select 'trailers'.

I'll explain why later ^^

[Smeulf]

@robofunk I was about to ask someone to do a factory reset. If you try, please keep us posted. But I fear it won't solve the issue... Worth a try, if you don't have much to loose.

[M2k80]

maybe a logcat can help to see what happens...
i would give one, but actually on my shield when try to play a vid on netflix complete kodi is crashing. this began since i tried the some different setting in the netflix app, before it was like it discribed above here

[wintuxx]

The Trailers are running.
Tried different series

[xnappo]

@Smeulf Will try trailers when home - but agree seems the same as #98 - I get the same no video with audio playing seen there with both mediacoders are disabled.

[Smeulf]

The Trailers are running.

That makes me think it's a decrypting issue then... Trailers are not DRM protected ^^

So either we don't pass the correct arguments to InputStream, or InputStream is not working correctly here.

[wintuxx]

The Trailers are running.

That makes me think it's a decrypting issue then... Trailers are not DRM protected ^^

So either we don't pass the correct arguments to InputStream, or InputStream is not working correctly here.

That was my first thought too. Because everything works before the Shield-Update.

[M2k80]

i just reseted my netflix addon, it now says esn is l3 and i can only play sd content lol (NFANDROID2-PRV-T-L3-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV)
i checked on settings. this is not my correct esn, i will try now to set it manually

edit: some series work with sd, and another one get this like discribed here

[Smeulf]

i just reseted my netflix addon, it now says esn is l3

Can you confirm with the app 'DRM Info' from the playstore?
Section "Windevine CMD"/"Security Level"

[M2k80]

with drm info i have l1. with local netflix app it works with 4k
the key in the netflix kodi app is complete different to this one which is shown in the android settings.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/WGEKjWEvoMSQGZcH9

[Smeulf]

@M2k80 what if you replace the ESN in the settings.xml file with the one from the app?

[M2k80]

i try no to replace it completely. only change to this NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV was not working. just entering the complete string. report in 2 minutes

[M2k80]

no sorry, complete esn dont work too.

[Smeulf]

no sorry, complete esn dont work too.

Thanks for trying!

[M2k80]

but i have a logcat now.
and i just showed which resolutions are available, they are only SD but should 4k

[Smeulf]

and i just showed which resolutions are available, they are only SD but should 4k

Logs please?

[M2k80]

https://paste.ubuntu.com/p/bXtbhc7h3f/ this is the logcat - it begin when pressed play on the episode.

i think @peak3d is needed to fix this

[xnappo]

Anything to be learned from Amazon - which is still working?

[M2k80]

i am also wondering, why the plugin now detects wedivine L3 on the shield by default. on old firmware the automatic detection was fine

[Smeulf]

As far as we can see (thanks @lrusak) there's some changes in the cryptography under Android Pie. https://developer.android.com/about/versions/pie/android-9.0-changes-all

Might be related, or not... Anyway, I assume both add-ons are not working the exact same way so it's logic they don't behave the same.

Maybe it's just some data we're not handling correctly and we pass wrong to InputStream, I don't know yet.

Question: can you rollback to a previous firmware version? Android Oreo maybe?

If yes, I'd be very interested with something:

On Android O, play a movie, then grab the "manifest.json" file in the addon data folder, and post it.
On Android P, play the exact same movie, on the exact same box, grab the "manifest.json" file and post it too.

I'd like to compare both...

[xnappo]

Is it okay if it is two different Shields? I have one I did not let update yet..

[xnappo]

Assuming different Shield are okay.

O: https://pastebin.com/pjhN1QFh
P: https://pastebin.com/BcTQF4Js

[HDGuy]

I have 2 Shields, a 2015 and 2017, same problem on both with Pie update.

Damnit, this build is having problems with the Logfile uploader. Let me try and figure out what's going on.

[Smeulf]

@xnappo that is ok, not exactly what I wanted but no problem.

The manifest seems to be correct on P too. So an issue on that part seems to be excluded.

Thanks.

[Smeulf]

@HDGuy can you resubmit your logs and fix the link? I can't get them. Thanks.

[Smeulf]

@xnappo

I have one I did not let update yet..

Please do not update it ^^ it might be usefull for some test...

[HDGuy]

Unfortunately rolling back is very difficult, I wouldn't try it if you don't know what you're doing. You could easily brick your Shield.

[xnappo]

I have instructed the family not to say 'ok' :D

[HDGuy]

https://paste.kodi.tv/amofajeguc

Hopefully this works.

[Smeulf]

Hopefully this works.

@HDGuy not in debug but good enough, same error.

I think for now we're good with the logs. We gonna investigate more. Thanks to all.

[HDGuy]

Wouldn't work in debug for some reason.

As long as it's good enough.

[HDGuy]

Funny, I installed it on Kodi on my Fire TV 4k stick last night and everything works just fine. 4k, Atmos, HDR, etc.

Wish Dolby Vision worked tho. :)

[Smeulf]

Funny, I installed it on Kodi on my Fire TV 4k stick last night and everything works just fine

Is it Android Pie too?

[HDGuy]

Funny, I installed it on Kodi on my Fire TV 4k stick last night and everything works just fine

Is it Android Pie too?

The Fire TV runs on a modified version of Android, although what version I can't say.

[CastagnaIT]

Assuming different Shield are okay.

O: https://pastebin.com/pjhN1QFh
P: https://pastebin.com/BcTQF4Js

@xnappo
in these logs did you use esn set by you or automatic from the plugin?

[M2k80]

i have a backup from my netflix settings folder, when it was running on O, there it was set automaticly to NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV
and on P its automaticly set to NFANDROID2-PRV-T-L3-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV

and this is shown in android system settings on P now - NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV - can you see the difference to O? one A is missing

[CastagnaIT]

I re-express myself
-and this is shown in android system settings "NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV"
do you want to say on netflix official app?

[M2k80]

in O it was NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV auto set from plugin.
on P it is NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV - in system settings.
there is now missing an A on NVIDIASHIELD
and its now wrong detected as NFANDROID2-PRV-T-L3-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV"
i am not a dev, only trying to help - but it seems to look like there is now a problem to read it out correctly and maybe the same in the other way?

[M2k80]

this is only in the netflix plugin on O NFANDROID2-PRV-T-L3-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV
not in system settings
i am talking about your plugin not netflix app
on android you can see netflix esn if you go Settings -> info

[CastagnaIT]

if you set esn manually:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV
on P, 4k works?

[M2k80]

i tried it yes, but no change

[CastagnaIT]

to understand, on P in the official netflix app esn Settings -> info,
what esn exactly?

[M2k80]

no in android system settings - info
in netflix android app there is no esn shown

[M2k80]

on P in system settings is this NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV followed by many numbers

[CastagnaIT]

can you put a screenshot?

[M2k80]

is it safe for me to tell everyone my complete ESN? isnt it unique to every device?

[CastagnaIT]

could, i read that at least in TVs can change with a factory reset
if you prefer you can send the screeshot on my personal email indicated on the first page of my github
we need to understand what they have changed

[M2k80]

send it to your email

[xnappo]

@CastagnaIT,
It was automatic, didn't touch it.

[peak3d]

@M2k80 you can see the ESN from android app if you enter the "Get Help" section, after this select Device.

The T3 ESN is definitively wrong detected, but changing the ESN to the one from app does not really help for me.

Beside this I doubt that it was NVIDIASHIELD (with A) on O, because the size of chars is and was limited.

[M2k80]

yes you are right, i tested with P all combinations, old esn, new esn, complete long new esn. but nothing helped.

[peak3d]

Issue is, that the returned data from licenseserver does not contain the required license, it contains something else. The .response file on the device (saved from inputstream.adaptive, search with "find /sdcard/ -name *.response" contain on my AFTV a valid license:

{"getWidevineLicenseResponse":{"license":"CAIS7AQKSgogQjI1MDUwRUYyQUQxQzgzMzE0MDEwMDAwMDAwMD ....

On shield with P it contains something completely different (binary stuff). so it seems that we have to figure out what the difference in the request is.

[peak3d]

Sorry, I have been on wrong device when I pulled the aftv .response file. Pulling it from the correct device leads to a .response file which looks similiar to the one currently provided by shield. Nevertheless the widevine DRM on shield / pie does not lead to the expected license workflow.

[Smeulf]

we have to figure out what the difference in the request is

I'm not familiar enough with InputStream. So the answer for my question will be obvious for you but... Is it on our side or on yours? I assume we (Netflix addon) pass the url for the license to InputStream then you deal with it?

[Dnkhatri]

Something is wrong with the shield widewine system after the update many people have problems using the official Netflix and Amazon prime apps as well. Until Nvidia fixes that the only other option is to try resting the shield according to the Nvidia devs on the Nvidia forum

[semool]

@Dnkhatri I have resetet my Shield after the Pie Update. The Amazon and Netflix Native Apps are working fine but not the Kodi Addon for Netflix.

[wintuxx]

I have test the addon on my mobile device with android pie. And it worked, movies are playing etc. Everything works like it should.

[peak3d]

@wintuxx how does your ESN looks on mobile phone (only frist 5 parts are interesting). I want to make sure that your ESN allows HD streams

[wintuxx]

NFANDROID1-PRV-T-L3-HUAWEICLT-L29

[peak3d]

With the ESN above (not correct build from kodi addons) you only get SD streams. Because your device is HD capable (refering to netflix site), pls. change the ESN to the one you can find in the official netflix app (the leading long number sting is not necessary, but you'll have to xchange the T-L3 with that from official app. After changing, try to play a movie, if it fails, restart kodi and try again.

[wintuxx]

The ESN I postet is from Kodi Netflix Addon on a Huawei p20 pro

I have enter the ESN from the official app:
NFANDROID1-PRV-P-HUAWEICLT-L29

still 520p ond my Huawei P20 pro

[peak3d]

Sometimes it is necessary to remove msl_data.json from the device.

• terminate kodi
• using adb:
  adb shell
  find /sdcard/ -name msl_data.json
  rm [found file)

or, alternatively, remove the file using your file browser on android phone.

After starting kodi again (with the -P- esn, the manifest should provide HD conent, would be interesting, if it is playable.

[wintuxx]

I have it deleted

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Markus Pfau [e-mail] schrieb am Do., 15. Aug. 2019, 16:49:

Sometimes it is necessary to remove msl_data.json from the device.

• terminate kodi
• using adb:
  adb shell
  find /sdcard/ -name msl_data.json
  rm [found file)

or, alternatively, remove the file using your file browser on android
phone.

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[wintuxx]

I am now at my way home. I will try it in my wlan.

[GemeenAapje]

Where can I find the msl_data.json file?
I have ES Explorer but no other way of managing my Shield file system. The search doesn't work, it's total crap. But if you can tell me the exact location I can try deleting it.

I also don't have the hotfix available yet as they are not accepting new devices for the beta programme :-(

I've set the ESN as in my netflix app, but still only seeing 720

Thanks

[wintuxx]

/android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/userdata/addon_data/plugin.video.netflix

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GemeenAapje [e-mail] schrieb am Do., 15. Aug. 2019, 17:32:

Where can I find the msl_data.json file?
I have ES Explorer but no other way of managing my Shield file system. The
search doesn't work, it's total crap. But if you can tell me the exact
location I can try deleting it.

I also don't have the hotfix available yet as they are not accepting new
devices for the beta programme :-(

I've set the ESN as in my netflix app, but still only seeing 720

Thanks

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[wintuxx]

Sometimes it is necessary to remove msl_data.json from the device.

* terminate kodi

* using adb:
  adb shell
  find /sdcard/ -name msl_data.json
  rm [found file)

or, alternatively, remove the file using your file browser on android phone.

After starting kodi again (with the -P- esn, the manifest should provide HD conent, would be interesting, if it is playable.

Video does not start.

[peak3d]

Select "Stream Selection" manual in inputstream.adaptive settings to force the addon to start with the lowest available stream (SD), it should start. I expect that stream stops playing if you select an > SD stream in kodi settings while stream is playing (click on running movie, select settings icon in bottom video nav, and goto video streams. There you can choose other resolutions)

[wintuxx]

[peak3d]

Pls. disable VP9 codec in netflix addon settings, restart kodi and try again
Beside this it looks that streamselection in inputstream.adaptive settings is still "auto", but it should be manual.

[wintuxx]

[wintuxx]

[wintuxx]

Only 720p is not working

[CastagnaIT]

disable VP9! and enable HEVC

[wintuxx]

[wintuxx]

No video are running.

[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.

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GemeenAapje [e-mail] 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.

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kentgen [e-mail] 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 [e-mail]:

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. 🙁

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someone tried the fourth hotfix?

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[M2k80]

yes i tried too, but no changes :(

[dacompa]

After hotfix nummer three Kodi closes whenever I try to play something. The fourth hotfix didn't solve it. So no luck.

[M2k80]

@dacompa if you mean netflix let kodi crash if you want to play something. its maybe esn has again changed, easy way reinstall the plugin.

[dacompa]

@M2k80 Yeah that's what's happening. I'll try the esn later.

[M2k80]

@dacompa only changing the esn will not fix it. reinstall is the easiest way, just cant tell you which files you need to delete

[peak3d]

msl_data.json on the device

[dacompa]

Does the team already have an update on the main issue? It has been a while since last message from the team.

[M2k80]

@peak3d couldnt it be someting like its described here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65001865&postcount=12
(i know this is for the default app, but my thought was, the plugin just only detects it now as L3 device, so if we change the esn we can see the streamlist for L1 but we are maybe still disallowed from server side?) Just a thought and maybe i am totaly wrong.

[peak3d]

@dacompa we are working on it

[mattspew]

So it's not dead for Shield? Mate, do I hate the stock Netflix app with all the auto play!

[iophobia]

FYI: nVidia just pushed Shield v.8.0.1 addressing some playback issues in changelog.

[mattspew]

V8.0.1 actually made it worse for me; Kodi crashes when attempting to play anything now.

Only line in the log is "Error: AddOnLog: InputStream Adaptive: Key system request: com.widevine.alpha"

That's it. Kodi just crashes out.

[peak3d]

adb logcat will show the stack trace @mattspew

[Dnkhatri]

@peak3d
With the latest shield update 1080p and 4k streams are showing when I select 1080p or higher stream I get a black screen and no audio though the seek bar shows that video is playing. The log is filled with this. The log file is about 10mb so not uploading the whole thing. Let me know what component verbose logs should I select if the whole log is required

2019-10-02 22:29:45.720 T:8326   DEBUG: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::GetPicture VC_BUFFER
2019-10-02 22:29:45.720 T:8326   DEBUG: CVideoPlayerVideo::CalcDropRequirement - hurry: 0
2019-10-02 22:29:45.721 T:8326   DEBUG: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData dts:0.00 pts:83416.00 sz:879 indexBuffer:1 current state (3)
2019-10-02 22:29:45.722 T:8326   ERROR: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData error(-10000)
2019-10-02 22:29:45.733 T:8326   DEBUG: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::GetPicture VC_BUFFER
2019-10-02 22:29:45.734 T:8326   DEBUG: CVideoPlayerVideo::CalcDropRequirement - hurry: 0
2019-10-02 22:29:45.734 T:8326   DEBUG: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData dts:0.00 pts:83416.00 sz:879 indexBuffer:1 current state (3)
2019-10-02 22:29:45.736 T:8326   ERROR: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData error(-10000)
2019-10-02 22:29:45.748 T:8326   DEBUG: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::GetPicture VC_BUFFER
2019-10-02 22:29:45.748 T:8326   DEBUG: CVideoPlayerVideo::CalcDropRequirement - hurry: 0
2019-10-02 22:29:45.748 T:8326   DEBUG: CDVDVideoCodecAndroidMediaCodec::AddData dts:0.00 pts:83416.00 sz:879 indexBuffer:1 current state (3) 

[dacompa]

@dnkhatri I guess this had nothing to do with the latest Shield update. I could also see those streams before the update and they player exactly like you described.

[Dnkhatri]

@Dnkhatri I guess this had nothing to do with the latest Shield update. I could also see those streams before the update and they player exactly like you described.

Previously I was not getting the streams to show as a selection either so them showing up is new for me. On the kodi forum someone said they were able to play 1080p files with manual esn I hadn't put it in earlier maybe thats why I was not getting the 1080+ streams.

[dacompa]

@dnkhatri Yeah, I also manually assigned my esn to the addon. Before hotfix 3 I was able to stream some movies and series in 1080p. After that hotfix I couldn't stream the same movies and series in 1080p. But it hasn't anything to do with the Shield software, because I'm having the same problems on my OnePlus 7 Pro.

[M2k80]

this issue will be fixed if the commit on kodi is merged. just tested .
big thanks to @peak3d

[Dnkhatri]

this issue will be fixed if the commit on kodi is merged. just tested .
big thanks to @peak3d

Where did you get the apk you built it yourself?

[dacompa]

this issue will be fixed if the commit on kodi is merged. just tested .
big thanks to @peak3d

Please share with us. We're al waiting to get a working Netflix addon again!

[peak3d]

PR is merged and will be available in tomorrows nightlies. I'll prepare a backport for kodi 18(.5).

B.t.w. I tried the CastagnaIT netflix addon this morning, but was unable to launch it (msl key handshake error). I removed the complete userdata/plugin.video.netflix/ folder but without success.

The outdated addon from asciidisco doesn't show this issue.

[dacompa]

PR is merged and will be available in tomorrows nightlies. I'll prepare a backport for kodi 18(.5).

B.t.w. I tried the CastagnaIT netflix addon this morning, but was unable to launch it (msl key handshake error). I removed the complete userdata/plugin.video.netflix/ folder but without success.

The outdated addon from asciidisco doesn't show this issue.

Okay, great! Do you mean the nightly Netflix addon or nightly adaptive inputstream?
Addon from CastagnaIT is still working fine on my shield BTW.

[peak3d]

Nightly kodi.

[dacompa]

Nightly kodi.

Ah, I forgot that one! Can you tell is what caused the error?

[GemeenAapje]

This is great news!
You mean I'll finally be able to have 4k AND Atmos via my Shield box?
:-D

[peak3d]

@dacompa for android P it seems to be required to set the decoder into decure mode for secure protected DRM streams. In O it seems that secure decoding was activated automatically. Beside this something has changed checking if the codec must be set into secure mode.
This check workes (by luck (??)) in Android O, but must be fixed by the Android NDK team. Until then I switched to JNI for this check.

[dacompa]

@dacompa for android P it seems to be required to set the decoder into decure mode for secure protected DRM streams. In O it seems that secure decoding was activated automatically. Beside this something has changed checking if the codec must be set into secure mode.
This check workes (by luck (??)) in Android O, but must be fixed by the Android NDK team. Until then I switched to JNI for this check.

Great work!

[CastagnaIT]

PR is merged and will be available in tomorrows nightlies. I'll prepare a backport for kodi 18(.5).

B.t.w. I tried the CastagnaIT netflix addon this morning, but was unable to launch it (msl key handshake error). I removed the complete userdata/plugin.video.netflix/ folder but without success.

The outdated addon from asciidisco doesn't show this issue.

@peak3d
this is strange should not happen,
please open an issue and put the log

[wintuxx]

Some Series and Movies are running. But some Series like the new season of Carmen Sandiego and Big Mouth are not running.
Tomorrow i will check the new nightly of Kodi.

[Dnkhatri]

Some Series and Movies are running. But some Series like the new season of Carmen Sandiego and Big Mouth are not running.
Tomorrow i will check the new nightly of Kodi.

The new v18 with this patch failed to build for android so we will probably need to wait longer.
https://github.com/xbmc/xbmc/pull/16733

[robofunk]

The new nightly wasn't working at first. I was finally able to get it to work with the latest nightly by entering the ESN and deleting manifest.json, manifest.mpd and msl_data.json. Not sure what solved my issue with the new nightly, had to be thorough.

[dacompa]

The new nightly wasn't working at first. I was finally able to get it to work with the latest nightly by entering the ESN and deleting manifest.json, manifest.mpd and msl_data.json. Not what solved my issue with the new nightly, had to be thorough.

So it's fully working for you right now? You van play 1080p and 4k again?
I didn't get it to work with the latest nightly. I also put in my ESN manually.

[GemeenAapje]

For me it's also still not getting anything above 720
I've reset/reinstalled everything.
Am I missing some step to fix it?

[M2k80]

@GemeenAapje did you enter your esn manually to settings.xml?

[robofunk]

X265 1080p is working. I don't have a 4K TV, but I'm sure it would work, absolutely no resolutions were working previously, no video just sound. I also deleted the contents of the cdm folder (widevine folder) and restarted a couple times on top of entering the ESN in settings.xml and deleting manifest.json, manifest.mpd and msl_data.json.

[GemeenAapje]

Yes I did.
Can you confirm this is correct?
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD-ANDROID-TV

Thanks

[HDGuy]

It's nice to see things moving along. I'll install it on my Shield when it's finished (or almost finished).

A little OT but it would be great if we could get Dolby Vision output working with this add-on on a Fire TV 4k stick. I know Kodi can handle single-layer DV streams on the Fire Stick. I imagine the problem has something to do with the DRM Netflix uses. If that's the case why is there an option for Dolby Vision streams in the add-on?

[M2k80]

@GemeenAapje idk if there is a difference, i added my complete ESN.
@robofunk which series/movie is not working for you? maybe i can try on my side

[robofunk]

Everything is working for me now. I'm just chiming in to help others if they didn't get Netflix working after the latest nightly.

[M2k80]

ok good to hear :)

[dacompa]

Does it need to be the nightly kodi v19? I thought I read it somewehere in one of the comments, but can't find it anymore.

[M2k80]

yes its just only on kodi 19 nightly...backport is in work

[dacompa]

Ok thanks, it worked! Now watching Peaky Blinders in 4k HEVC!

[GemeenAapje]

Maybe a stupid question (I'm a noob) - but how do I get Kodi 19 to install (and auto update)?
I installed Kodi from the Google Play store.
Currently have 18.4 and I don't want to lose all my settings and configuration

[axelet85]

Last nightly + complete ESN (manual input) is perfectly working for me. FullHD and 2 displays plan. Thanks to the developers for work.

[axelet85]

@GemeenAapje in the official repo you have an addon called "Kodi android installer". With it you will be able to download the necessary apk.

[GemeenAapje]

Thanks, gonna try when I'm home from work. Thanks for your help. Can't wait to get 4k and Atmos running :-D

[GemeenAapje]

Installed nightly 19.x build via APK download.
Changed ESN manually in settings file.
Deleted the json files.
Restarted several times.

Current state:
Full HD + Atmos works fine.
No 4K - picture goes all green and like static. Terrible. I'll add a photo.

Any tips to get 4k working?

Thanks

[andyktaylor]

Working for me,but HDR not picking up.

[GemeenAapje]

Fixed it! I disabled the Dolby Vision option (Netflix plugin settings) and now I can get 4k HDR + Atmos.
Gonna open a bottle of bubbles :-D

Here's a copy of my settings file (minus my ESN, dunno if that's a secret)....

<settings version="2"> <setting id="adultpin_enable" default="true">False</setting> <setting id="auto_skip_credits" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="auto_update" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="autologin_enable" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="autologin_id" default="true"></setting> <setting id="autologin_user" default="true"></setting> <setting id="BookmarkManager_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="cache_metadata_ttl">30</setting> <setting id="cache_ttl">10</setting> <setting id="customexportname">true</setting> <setting id="customlibraryfolder" default="true">special://profile/addon_data/plugin.video.netflix</setting> <setting id="customview" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="disable_modal_error_display" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="disable_startup_notification" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="disable_webvtt_subtitle" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_dolby_sound">true</setting> <setting id="enable_dolbyvision_profiles" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_force_hdcp">true</setting> <setting id="enable_hdr_profiles">true</setting> <setting id="enable_hevc_profiles">true</setting> <setting id="enable_ipc_over_http" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_nfo_export" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_timing" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_vp9_profiles">false</setting> <setting id="enablelibraryfolder" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="esn">NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV......LONGSTRING</setting> <setting id="export_full_tvshow_nfo" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="export_movie_nfo">1</setting> <setting id="export_tvshow_nfo">1</setting> <setting id="forced_subtitle_workaround">true</setting> <setting id="info" default="true"></setting> <setting id="initial_mylist_sync" default="true"></setting> <setting id="is_settings" default="true"></setting> <setting id="is_settings_upnext" default="true"></setting> <setting id="logout" default="true"></setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_assistiveaudio" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_genres" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_movies" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_moviesgenres" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_mylist" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_netflixoriginals" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_newrelease" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_recentlyadded" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_tvshows" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_tvshowsgenres" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="migrate_library" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mylist_library_sync" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="mysql_check_auto_update_device" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mysql_device_auto_update" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mysql_host" default="true">127.0.0.1</setting> <setting id="mysql_password" default="true">kodi</setting> <setting id="mysql_port">3306</setting> <setting id="mysql_test" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mysql_username" default="true">kodi</setting> <setting id="pause_on_skip" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="purge_complete_cache" default="true"></setting> <setting id="purge_inmemory_cache" default="true"></setting> <setting id="purge_library" default="true"></setting> <setting id="ResumeManager_dialog">true</setting> <setting id="ResumeManager_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="run_init_configuration">false</setting> <setting id="SectionSkipper_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_assistiveaudio">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_chosenforyou">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_continuewatching">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_currenttitles">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_exported">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_genres">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_mostviewed">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_movies">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_moviesgenres">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_mylist">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_netflixoriginals">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_newrelease">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_recentlyadded">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_recommendations">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_search">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_tvshows">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_tvshowsgenres">true</setting> <setting id="ssl_verification">true</setting> <setting id="stream_max_resolution" default="true">--</setting> <setting id="StreamContinuityManager_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="update_time" default="true"></setting> <setting id="UpNextNotifier_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="use_mysql" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="viewmodeepisode" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeepisodeid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeexported" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeexportedid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodefolder" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodefolderid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemainmenu" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemainmenuid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemovie" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemovieid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemylist" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemylistid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeprofiles" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeprofilesid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodesearch" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodesearchid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeseason" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeseasonid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeshow" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeshowid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="wait_idle" default="true">false</setting> </settings>

[dacompa]

Fixed it! I disabled the Dolby Vision option (Netflix plugin settings) and now I can get 4k HDR + Atmos.
Gonna open a bottle of bubbles :-D

Here's a copy of my settings file (minus my ESN, dunno if that's a secret)....

<settings version="2"> <setting id="adultpin_enable" default="true">False</setting> <setting id="auto_skip_credits" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="auto_update" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="autologin_enable" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="autologin_id" default="true"></setting> <setting id="autologin_user" default="true"></setting> <setting id="BookmarkManager_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="cache_metadata_ttl">30</setting> <setting id="cache_ttl">10</setting> <setting id="customexportname">true</setting> <setting id="customlibraryfolder" default="true">special://profile/addon_data/plugin.video.netflix</setting> <setting id="customview" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="disable_modal_error_display" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="disable_startup_notification" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="disable_webvtt_subtitle" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_dolby_sound">true</setting> <setting id="enable_dolbyvision_profiles" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_force_hdcp">true</setting> <setting id="enable_hdr_profiles">true</setting> <setting id="enable_hevc_profiles">true</setting> <setting id="enable_ipc_over_http" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_nfo_export" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_timing" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="enable_vp9_profiles">false</setting> <setting id="enablelibraryfolder" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="esn">NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV......LONGSTRING</setting> <setting id="export_full_tvshow_nfo" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="export_movie_nfo">1</setting> <setting id="export_tvshow_nfo">1</setting> <setting id="forced_subtitle_workaround">true</setting> <setting id="info" default="true"></setting> <setting id="initial_mylist_sync" default="true"></setting> <setting id="is_settings" default="true"></setting> <setting id="is_settings_upnext" default="true"></setting> <setting id="logout" default="true"></setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_assistiveaudio" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_genres" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_movies" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_moviesgenres" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_mylist" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_netflixoriginals" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_newrelease" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_recentlyadded" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_tvshows" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="menu_sortorder_tvshowsgenres" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="migrate_library" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mylist_library_sync" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="mysql_check_auto_update_device" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mysql_device_auto_update" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mysql_host" default="true">127.0.0.1</setting> <setting id="mysql_password" default="true">kodi</setting> <setting id="mysql_port">3306</setting> <setting id="mysql_test" default="true"></setting> <setting id="mysql_username" default="true">kodi</setting> <setting id="pause_on_skip" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="purge_complete_cache" default="true"></setting> <setting id="purge_inmemory_cache" default="true"></setting> <setting id="purge_library" default="true"></setting> <setting id="ResumeManager_dialog">true</setting> <setting id="ResumeManager_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="run_init_configuration">false</setting> <setting id="SectionSkipper_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_assistiveaudio">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_chosenforyou">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_continuewatching">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_currenttitles">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_exported">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_genres">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_mostviewed">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_movies">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_moviesgenres">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_mylist">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_netflixoriginals">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_newrelease">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_recentlyadded">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_recommendations">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_search">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_tvshows">true</setting> <setting id="show_menu_tvshowsgenres">true</setting> <setting id="ssl_verification">true</setting> <setting id="stream_max_resolution" default="true">--</setting> <setting id="StreamContinuityManager_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="update_time" default="true"></setting> <setting id="UpNextNotifier_enabled">true</setting> <setting id="use_mysql" default="true">false</setting> <setting id="viewmodeepisode" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeepisodeid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeexported" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeexportedid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodefolder" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodefolderid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemainmenu" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemainmenuid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemovie" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemovieid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemylist" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodemylistid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeprofiles" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeprofilesid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodesearch" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodesearchid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeseason" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeseasonid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeshow" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="viewmodeshowid" default="true">0</setting> <setting id="wait_idle" default="true">false</setting> </settings>

Yeah, the Shield doesn't support Dolby Vision. So that's why the error happend I think.

[Dnkhatri]

btw netflix addon is working with the latest 18 nightly as well

[wieuwzak]

Nvidia shield, which nightly(18) has working netflix addon? Can I pick latest? My source for nightlies is: https://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/android/arm64-v8a/Leia/

[Dnkhatri]

Nvidia shield, which nightly(18) has working netflix addon? Can I pick latest? My source for nightlies is: https://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/android/arm64-v8a/Leia/

The latest will be fine

[thiago-ac]

Only 1080p, 5.1 here...no atmos or 4k... I'm using the 18.xx version.
Any ideas , how to make this work?
Thanks

[andyktaylor]

Make sure you don't have synchronisation to payback in your audio settings.

[thiago-ac]

Its off...
I Will try to reinstall... maybe I have done something wrong.

[Dnkhatri]

Its off...
I Will try to reinstall... maybe I have done something wrong.

You have entered the full esn?

[racerbasi]

So I'm just getting into this app while these issues are occuring. Following all of these steps I have downloaded the nightly, entered my ESN, setup input stream and add-on as listed and it works....kinda. The app works and video starts with 4k hdr, but then it breaks down. I may be missing other settings that affect this app versus my local vids, but my stream breaks down after a few seconds and freezes. I can restart by skipping ahead, but it happens again. Audio is also broken with DD+ enabled, which works on the Netflix app even though I only have a vanilla DD soundbar. Is this just a case of my Kodi settings dumping the video to software rendering or something else?

[thiago-ac]

Yes...
I tried everything here, no success

[M2k80]

@thiago-ac you have a shield?if yes whatch my pics and compare to your settings.
those are from german kodi, but i think you can compare it also
netflix settings - https://pasteboard.co/ICTF1mC.png
inputstream settings - https://pasteboard.co/ICTFLlq.png
kodi settings - https://pasteboard.co/ICTGbTM.png

[Goldsucher]

@M2k80 the links don't work

[M2k80]

for me they work?
just klicked on it here

[Goldsucher]

okay sorry, with an other browser they work

[M2k80]

[M2k80]

on the first pic, hdr should be enabled too, if your tv can handle it

[racerbasi]

@M2k80 I'm not sure what was really going on, since I had pretty much all of those settings enabled except the ignore display resolution and the min bandwidth. Double checked some Kodi settings too, and now the 4k and Dolby digital is working without problem. Thx for the pics!

[CastagnaIT]

someone can tell me if by using this esn:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV
or else:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD
4k is working?

[Dnkhatri]

someone can tell me if by using this esn:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV
or else:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD
4k is working?

what file is the esn saved in the addon settings if it is easy to add remove I am wiling to try

[CastagnaIT]

if you change manually by editing the settings file
this cause wrong behaviour of addon, could potentially not make the right requests to the server

[M2k80]

I am using the complete and long esn

Dnkhatri [e-mail] schrieb am Fr., 25. Okt. 2019, 15:19:

someone can tell me if by using this esn:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV
or else:
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD
4k is working?

what file is the esn saved in the addon settings if it is easy to add
remove I am wiling to try

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[CastagnaIT]

@M2k80 i need to know if is working by using one of the two esn mentionated before

[Dnkhatri]

With file editing the settings I got 4k in both. Do i need to enter manually.

[CastagnaIT]

do not modify the esn manually by editing file!!
break the configuration with the server make wrong request
these tests are not useful

[peak3d]

@CastagnaIT NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV works with 4K.

For sure you can edit settings.xml manually, but you'll have to erase msl_data.json ( for asciidisco addon ) and restart kodi after editing.
Best is to edit / erase when kodi is not running.

[CastagnaIT]

thanks so now can understand what kind of changes to do to fix the automatic esn generation

[CastagnaIT]

Since everything is resolved, it's time to close the issue

[M2k80]

@CastagnaIT but autodetection of ESN is still not working

Since everything is resolved, it's time to close the issue

[CastagnaIT]

better explained with examples

[M2k80]

shield on pie will be autodetected with NFANDROID2-PRV-T-L3-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV" but it should be NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV
so you still need to enter the esn manually to get it working.
kodi 18.4 latest nightly and Netflix plugin 0.15.8
deleted folder userdata\addon_data\plugin.video.netflix and started kodi and configured the plugin, stream start with SD quality - checked automaticly set esn and its NFANDROID2-PRV-T-L3-NVIDIASHIELD=ANDROID=TV - changed it manualy to NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV - 4k working again.
so autodetection is still not working

[CastagnaIT]

i need you save the list of configuration taken from the command "getprop" (with e.g. material terminal) in a file and send this to me

[M2k80]

hey, send you an email with my getprop

[CastagnaIT]

ro.nrdp.modelgroup is missing in your device
are you using custom rom or rooted?

[M2k80]

none of both, i am completely stock. and the problem with not working autodetection is for all shield since pie update.
just did a look at my huawei p30 pro and there this entry is missing too

[CastagnaIT]

do you can send me the getprop from huawei p30 pro?
and write also the ESN that working on p30

[CastagnaIT]

the esn of the P30 is generated exactly the P30 has no "tv" in "characteristics"

I could give it a try in this way, but i don't know if it could work with other devices,
you'd have to make a comparison

so, taken the ro.product.model and remove all spaces in order to obtain the missing text
NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV
before taken from ro.nrdp.modelgroup

[M2k80]

before breaking others, wouldnt it be easier to hardcode the esn for the shield on pie and greater, so if it detect pie and nvidia shield, esn will be fixed set to this NFANDROID2-PRV-SHIELDANDROIDTV-NVIDISHIELD=ANDROID=TV and for all others the detection stays like it is?

[CastagnaIT]

it would be the easiest way but if possible we need to better understand the situation

[peak3d]

The asciidisco master branch has an "enhanced" esn detection, which handles the empty modelgroup.
https://github.com/asciidisco/plugin.video.netflix/blob/master/resources/lib/NetflixSession.py#L2115

[CastagnaIT]

yes basically is same thing that i described above
but it's wrong implemented
breaks esn generation into L3 devices

[peak3d]

L3 devices with modelgroup not set?
Question is if there is a correct implementation without having DRM level on hand at the time esn is generated

[CastagnaIT]

https://github.com/asciidisco/plugin.video.netflix/commit/a459b04402accfc4b0cb18c3b770b828e76e2212#diff-e2a92efc40c3d710b84e78cca2e8dfbfR2110

in line 2110 check if there is the model in my smartphone the model exists
so instead to use T-L3- append the model name

[CastagnaIT]

i can change the code in this way:

esn = ('NFANDROID2-PRV-' if has_product_characteristics_tv else 'NFANDROID1-PRV-')
if has_product_characteristics_tv :
   if nrdp_modelgroup:
         esn += nrdp_modelgroup + '-'
   else:
        esn += model.replace(' ', '').upper() + '-'
else:
    esn += 'T-L3-'

this way should be more suitable

[peak3d]

Makes sense. B.t.w. there is an intent xchange of ESN for devices, where netflix is pre-installed. One fires an intent to the netflix app, and the app fires then an intent with the full esn. Unfortunately there is no kodi python api for this.

[CastagnaIT]

that would be great yes...in this case we can't interface directly

[peak3d]

I'll look at this next, there are some other things in the pipeline first.

[CastagnaIT]

Exactly...
I don't know if you've seen
i have added a comment to
https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=348495