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Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-10-31, 16:25 UTC
by Dogway
Just grabbed a Chromecast HD which uses Android TV (Google TV layer). I searched for Total Commander but didn't show up in the searches.
Is it compatible or do I need to install from outside Play Store?

In either case, is it possible to send files directly between one device TC (ie Tablet) to another device TC (Chromecast)?

Re: Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-11-02, 15:52 UTC
by ghisler(Author)
Google TV isn't currently supported because the experience is horrible without a touch screen.

Re: Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-11-02, 18:34 UTC
by Dogway
Well tired of waiting for reply I went my way and installed 3.40b4, works fine for me, except for Drive plugin not working and LAN requiring me to input the password every single time.

Re: Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-11-06, 10:00 UTC
by ghisler(Author)
The Drive plugin needs a logged-in Google account. The LAN plugin can store the password, either unprotected or protected with a master password. Hold down the OK button on a connection name until the context menu appears, and then choose "Properties".

Re: Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-11-07, 00:12 UTC
by Dogway
Thanks! That did the trick, as long as the password is not saved as plain text I'm fine. For the Drive plugin I guess I need to install the Drive app or something? I'm not sure how it works on Android TV, in any case I shared my local PC Google Drive backup through LAN, but I'm still thinking on an easy way to send files from phone or tablet to TV.
I also found myself wanting to copy text from a text file, using TC text editor I could read but didn't know how to select or copy, tried with long hold button without success.

So far good enough and I take the chance to thank you for the APP, it's the first thing I install on any Android device, although I already knew about the PC explorer from long ago.

Re: Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-11-08, 16:11 UTC
by ghisler(Author)
No, you don't need the drive app. You just need to be logged in to the Play Store.

Re: Android TV support?

Posted: 2022-11-13, 15:44 UTC
by cheeseus
I'm using TC (v.3.33, uncrippled) on my Sharp Aquos Android TV with LAN plugin to load stuff and install downloaded apps. It's true it takes a lot of clicking up/down/sideways with the D-pad but it works :)