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	~~== See also ==~~
	* [[Android]]
	** [[Android hardware]]

	== Links ==		== Links ==
	* Kodi forum thread about the Razer Forge TV http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=225153		* Kodi forum thread about the Razer Forge TV http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=225153

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Karellen: Karellen moved page Razer Forge TV to Archive:Razer Forge TV without leaving a redirect: https://9to5google.com/2019/05/22/razer-forge-tv-ouya-shut-down/

2020-07-01T05:34:25Z

Karellen moved page Razer Forge TV to Archive:Razer Forge TV without leaving a redirect: https://9to5google.com/2019/05/22/razer-forge-tv-ouya-shut-down/

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Davu at 17:29, 12 June 2020

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Fuj1n: Fix missed occurrence of Nexus Player.

2017-08-31T15:38:46Z

Fix missed occurrence of Nexus Player.

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	# Connect to Razer Forge with ADB:		# Connect to Razer Forge with ADB:
	#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.		#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.
	#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of ~~Nexus player~~></code> from command line / terminal.		#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of Razer Forge></code> from command line / terminal.
	# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Razer Forge to trust the attached computer is needed.		# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Razer Forge to trust the attached computer is needed.
	# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).		# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).

Fuj1n: Copy Razor Forge TV page, change every occurrence of Razor to Razer, change every occurrence of Nexus Player to Razer Forge

2017-08-31T02:58:36Z

Copy Razor Forge TV page, change every occurrence of Razor to Razer, change every occurrence of Nexus Player to Razer Forge

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{{mininav|[[Devices]]|[[Android]] }}
{{device notice}}

{{Infobox information appliance
| name = Razer Forge TV
| image = [[File:Razor Forge TV.jpg|300px]]
| manufacturer = Razer
| releasedate = 2015-04-29 (US)
| os = [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] (based on [[wikipedia:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 "Lollipop"]])
| soc = Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
| cpu = Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 ARM Quad-Core Krait 450 CPU @ 2.5GHz per core
| graphics = Adreno 420 GPU
| display = 1080p
| storage = 16 GB internal (eMMC)
| memory = 2 GB RAM
| connectivity = HDMI 1.4 output, USB 3.0, Bluetooth 4.1 + HS, Micro-USB, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi 802.11ac 2x2 (MIMO), DC-power (18 Watt)
| dimensions = 105mm X 105mm X 17mm
}}

<section begin="intro" />'''Razer Forge TV''' is an ARM-processor based [[Android]] digital media player running the [[wikipedia:Android Lollipop|Android 5.0 "Lollipop"]] operating system using Google's [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] platform.<section end="intro" />
__TOC__
{{-}}
==Overview==
The general consensus is to avoid the Razer Forge. While it is an official Android TV product, it lacks support from Razer and companies like Netflix have blocked installing on them (no one knows why, but it's most likely a decision from Netflix and not Razer). The hardware itself is not bad, but there is little to make it stand out from alternatives such as the Nexus Player, Shield TV, and even the Amazon Fire TV.

== Installing Kodi ==
{{main|HOW-TO:Install Kodi for Android}}
Razer Forge TV uses the "ARM" version of Kodi for Android.

== Sideloading Kodi (development builds, etc) ==
{{incomplete}}
''Assumed?:'' You first need to enable developer options to activate Android Debug Bridge (adb) debugging and allow unknown sources before you can side-load latest beta or nightly version of {{Kodi}} for x86 (not ARM).
===Enable developer options and activate ADB debugging===
====Enable developer options====
* 1. Scroll down and click on Settings.
* 2. Scroll down and click on About.
* 3. Scroll down a last time to Build Number. Tap on build number repeatedly (should be about 7 times) until a bubble appears saying you’ve unlocked the developer options.
====Enable ADB debugging====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down to the bottom and you’ll see the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and ADB debugging should be the third option. Enable it.

====Enable USB debugging (if ADB debugging not available)====
In case ADB debugging is not listed under developer options (as has been seen with v5.0 build LRX21M), try connecting via USB using the following:
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Under the Preferences section, scroll to the right to find the Developer options.
* 3. Open Developer options and then Debugging, and USB debugging should be the first option. Enable it.
* 4. Connect a computer with ADB installed using a USB cable.

====Allow unknown sources====
* 1. Return to the Settings menu using the steps above.
* 2. Scroll down and click on Security.
* 3. Enable "Unknown sources" to allow installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store, this will allow side-loading of apps like {{Kodi}}.
====Install {{Kodi}}====
# Download your preferred version of Kodi listed in [[Development builds]].
# Connect to Razer Forge with ADB:
#* If using USB, run <code>adb usb</code> from command line / terminal.
#* If using ADB over network, run <code>adb start-server; adb connect <ip address of Nexus player></code> from command line / terminal.
# Check that the device is attached correctly. Run <code>adb devices</code> If you see the device as "unauthorized" confirmation from the Razer Forge to trust the attached computer is needed.
# Finally, to install, run <code>adb install <path to apk file></code> (use <code>adb --help</code> to see additional install options like <code>-r</code> that keeps app data on a reinstall).

==Install Sideload Launcher (optional)==
{{incomplete}}
''Assumed?:'' Because Google will currently not display side-loaded apps in its default "Leanback Launcher" you can use this "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire to more easily launch apps that have not been approved by Google or does otherwise not meet the declaration requirements needed for showing up on the default "Leanback Launcher" (on the [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]] homescreen) for [[wikipedia:Android TV|Android TV]].
* 1. Install "Sideload Launcher" app by Chainfire from Google Play store http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.tv.sideloadlauncher
* 2. Reboot your Razer Forge by unplugging (as it does not have a software reboot) or by entering <code>adb reboot</code> from command line / terminal.
* 3. Start the "Sideload Launcher" app and use it to launch {{Kodi}} or other third-party apps that you have side-load installed.

== Video guides ==
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== Known issues ==
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==Random notes==
{{large|''Feel free to place various notes, tips, and links here. As this section of the wiki gets more organized, those notes will be properly sorted. Consider this like a dumping ground for when you're not sure where to put something.''}}
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== See also ==
* [[Android]]
** [[Android hardware]]

== Links ==
* Kodi forum thread about the Razer Forge TV http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=225153

[[Category:HTPC]]
[[Category:Android]]
[[Category:ARM]]

Archive:Razer Forge TV - Revision history

Karellen at 09:56, 22 August 2020

Karellen: Karellen moved page Razer Forge TV to Archive:Razer Forge TV without leaving a redirect: https://9to5google.com/2019/05/22/razer-forge-tv-ouya-shut-down/

Davu at 17:29, 12 June 2020

Fuj1n: Fix missed occurrence of Nexus Player.

Fuj1n: Copy Razor Forge TV page, change every occurrence of Razor to Razer, change every occurrence of Nexus Player to Razer Forge