Using the App without Google Account possible?

[Katzenfutter 0]

Hi!

I'm testing the emby app on my Shield TV and I was wondering: is it possible, to unlock the app and then remove the google account from my device? Would the unlocked app -  still stay unlocked and works like it should?

I don't want to use any google account on my shield, that's why I'm asking...

Since I have two Shield TV's at Home, would that procedure work with two shields?

My thoughts: unlock the app with my account on shield 1, remove it from shield 1, log-in on shield 2, unlock app (without paying again?) on shield 2, remove account from shield 2.

Thank you for your help!

 

[CBers 7450]

2 hours ago, Katzenfutter said:

I don't want to use any google account on my shield

Not sure your Shield would continue to function without it being logged into Google.
 

[Katzenfutter 0]

33 minutes ago, CBers said:

Not sure your Shield would continue to function without it being logged into Google.
 

Yes, it does. I use my shield with removed account since about 6 months now, without a problem...

You only need a Google Account for setting it up for the first time. (and when you want to download/update stuff from the play store of course)

[CBers 7450]

19 minutes ago, Katzenfutter said:

Yes, it does. I use my shield with removed account since about 6 months now, without a problem...

You only need a Google Account for setting it up for the first time. (and when you want to download/update stuff from the play store of course)

OK, good luck with that.

I doubt the Emby app would be able to validate itself though, so would probably stop working after a while.
 

[ebr 16178]

Hi.  it might work as far as the unlock is concerned.  Whether or not there would be other issues associated with no access to other things I'm not sure.

[Katzenfutter 0]

So there is no definitve answer, if the app works correctly without an google account? (I only need the info for the emby app, other google/shield related apps are not my concern here)

Do I have any other options, to get a fully working emby app without google? I only need emby on two shields and in full quality streaming (no downgrading,...)?

[ebr 16178]

4 minutes ago, Katzenfutter said:

So there is no definitve answer, if the app works correctly without an google account?

Sorry, no that's just not something we've tested.  If you try it out, please let us know your results.

[Luke 42078]

Can you try sideloading our standard android app on the same device and let us know how that compares?

https://emby.media/emby-for-android.html

Thanks.

[justinrh 260]

@Katzenfutter Why don't you just try your theory and let us know what you find out.  Sounds interesting.

[SaintEdge223 0]

On 12/1/2021 at 3:10 PM, Katzenfutter said:

So there is no definitve answer, if the app works correctly without an google account? (I only need the info for the emby app, other google/shield related apps are not my concern here)

Do I have any other options, to get a fully working emby app without google? I only need emby on two shields and in full quality streaming (no downgrading,...)?

I would like to know the if it works as well like you are trying to do. As I don’t like all the ads when Shield updated with all the ads and stuff. So after the update I already had all the apps I need on my shield. So I turn off Google Play Services and the Shield reverts back to what I call “Normal” without all that junk on my home screen. Shield works the same as always I just enable Google Play Services every so often and update my apps and turn it back off. So if you get the app to work after doing that please let me know as I want to do the same thing you are doing. Much appreciated. 

[CBers 7450]

8 hours ago, SaintEdge223 said:

As I don’t like all the ads when Shield updated with all the ads and stuff

Uninstall the updates for Android Home and then you'll have a basic screen that you can do what you want with.

Make sure you disable Auto Updates, otherwise it will all come back.

With Auto Updates disabled, you will need to periodically do manual updates, omitting the Android Home app.

I've been using this method for several months now.

 

[Katzenfutter 0]

Hi again!

I can finally give you an update: the app works without a google account!

I first downloaded the app via Play Store, made the payment and then removed the account from the device. The app still says: registered.

 

[Luke 42078]

Thanks for the feedback.

[SaintEdge223 0]

Thanks for the heads up. As I also use my Shield without signing into the Google account. I only sign in every couple months to update a few apps and then sign right back out. I’ve been waiting to hear of Emby would work without having to stay signed into Google. Thanks for the update on this topic as it gives me all I wanted to know.