How to solve Stalker NFPS - Can't load DLL (on ROOTED DEVICE)

[Puska]

For Rooted Users
If you are getting "Can't load DLL" error after installing Stalker NFPS 0.8.4 or 1.01 and your android box is rooted here's what you can do to make Stalker NFPS functioning. This solution was discovered by @paranoidjack, I'm just simply making it more visible for other members, as it's buried in Stalker NFPS main thread.

1. Install Stalker NFPS (1.01 or 0.8.4)
2. Close Kodi
3. Start your file manager either using FTP to access from a computer like FTP Droid or using Total Commander, ES File Explorer on your box (make sure your file manager has root access granted)
4. Move folder pvr.stalker.nfps from Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/addons into /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache/apk/assets/addons/
5. Now change the permission of pvr.stalker.nfps and all files and subfolders to 777 (-rwx -rwx -rwx)
6. Start Kodi and proceed to configure your Stalker NFPS

*In case you get configure greyed out, or missing text, you didn't change permission on some of the files, so close Kodi again and proceed to check every file and folder for 777 permission.

This only works on rooted devices as access to /data folder is restricted. If you don't have rooted device you will have to stick to built-in stalker client.

This solution worked on my Nvidia Shield with 0.8.4 and 1.01 version of Stalker NFPS PVR client

For Non Rooted users
You have two options if you cannot root and get the cannot load dll error..

1. use pvr.stalker instead of pvr.stalker.nfps, its built into kodi already, and works..

[Hang22]

Hi puska great post your sure are going to help alot of people that is having this (dll error) including me but I have no clue how to do this. Any ways thanks.

[Cestults]

I tried to do this but the problem is I get to /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache and no directories exist in the folder. In other words there are no ( /apk/assets/addons/ ) subdirectories. I tried just placing pvr.stalker.nfps in the /cache directory, I changed allthe permissions and no good, I then created the additional directories and placed pvr.stalker.nfps in the created addons directory and booted kodi and it straight up deleted the additional directories I created and pvr.stalker.nfps, this makes no sense given that I am also running an Nvidia Shield

[Puska]

@cestults what file manager you used? Tried a different one? I assume you turned show hidden files or you wouldn't find pvr.stalker.nfps on internal storage

[KayKay]

If you are getting "Can't load DLL" error after installing Stalker NFPS 0.8.4 or 1.01 and your android box is rooted here's what you can do to make Stalker NFPS functioning. This solution was discovered by @paranoidjack, I'm just simply making it more visible for other members, as it's buried in Stalker NFPS main thread.

1. Install Stalker NFPS (1.01 or 0.8.4)
2. Close Kodi
3. Start your file manager either using FTP to access from a computer like FTP Droid or using Total Commander, ES File Explorer on your box (make sure your file manager has root access granted)
4. Move folder pvr.stalker.nfps from Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/addons into /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache/apk/assets/addons/
5. Now change the permission of pvr.stalker.nfps and all files and subfolders to 777 (-rwx -rwx -rwx)
6. Start Kodi and proceed to configure your Stalker NFPS

*In case you get configure greyed out, or missing text, you didn't change permission on some of the files, so close Kodi again and proceed to check every file and folder for 777 permission.

This only works on rooted devices as access to /data folder is restricted. If you don't have rooted device you will have to stick to built-in stalker client.

This solution worked on my Nvidia Shield with 0.8.4 and 1.01 version of Stalker NFPS PVR client

@puska

I used ES File Explorer to do everythnig on my Nvidia Shield TV and 0.8.4 pvr.stalker.nfps. I moved addons folder from its original location to /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache/apk/assets/ replaced the addons folder that was already there and set the permissions to (-rwx -rwx -rwx). My result was Kodi stopped working. It would freeze at boot. I'm using Kodi 15.2, What version of Kodi are you using to get this to work? What am I doing wrong here?

[Cestults]

@cestults what file manager you used? Tried a different one? I assume you turned show hidden files or you wouldn't find pvr.stalker.nfps on internal storage
Es File Manager. Did everything as instructed. I realized later that I was trying to cut/paste rather than move pvr.stalker.nfps and was able to locate the proper directories. I then changed all the permissions to 777 and it still wouldn't work. I'm not sure what's going on.

[Puska]

@Cestults when you changed permissions are you able to see pvr.stalker.nfps as pvr client in Kodi or its not there?

Would you try and change permission with total commander just to make sure that it's not es file Explorer not doing it properly?

[Puska]

@puska

I used ES File Explorer to do everythnig on my Nvidia Shield TV and 0.8.4 pvr.stalker.nfps. I moved addons folder from its original location to /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache/apk/assets/ replaced the addons folder that was already there and set the permissions to (-rwx -rwx -rwx). My result was Kodi stopped working. It would freeze at boot. I'm using Kodi 15.2, What version of Kodi are you using to get this to work? What am I doing wrong here?

I'm also on 15.2 from play store... Would you also repeat the process with total commander? I had problem with es file Explorer and changing permissions back when I had nexus player but it resulted in nfps stalker not being visible in kodi but it. Never gave me freezing at boot

[psycon]

oops misread something

[Deana3333]

Was there ever a fix for this I still can't watch tv :(

[psycon]

can someone please test **********/kodi.apk on a device that gets the dll error normally... its kodi 16 beta 4 with pvr.stalker.nfps included.

[Puska]

Just doing backup of my 15.2 and will try kodi.apk from **********

[psycon]

well.. did that work?

[gridcoder]

Using Kodi 16 beta 4 with the latest pvr stalker finally works. I've used the kodi package that Psycon shared above. Been trying to get it to work all day. You might have to get a new MAC address if you have previously used it with the IPTV Stalker add-on. Good luck!

By the way, I'm using a non rooted Nvidia Shield

[psycon]

ok then so it works. good to know. I will package more as the full betas come out... the downside to using these apks is you can no longer update using official kodi apks so be warned

[gridcoder]

Besides having pvr.stalker.nfps packaged together with Kodi in this apk you created, is there any difference in doing it manually i.e. downloading Kodi from kodi.tv and then downloading and installing pvr.stalker.nfps from **********?

[psycon]

i only made that apk for people having the "could not load dll" issue and cant root..... if you can root, do the steps in the OP, it will be better for you in the long run possibly (as the apk will rely on me to keep updating, which i likely will, but it may bore me, its really simple to make, i juse used ab app called "one click signer".. added the plugins files to the addons folder inside the apk using 7zip, then resigned with one click signer..

if you do not have the dll issue, install normally from kodi.tv and add the plugin from **********, dont use a modified apk, it prevents updating using official apks.

[gridcoder]

I have the "can't load dll" issue. So only this custom kodi.apk solves this issue?

[psycon]

i believe so .

[22justin]

works fantastic psycon thanks so much. i was so upset about the dll error i was ready to switch back to my aftv stick.

what custom build do suggest installing with this? iwas using TV-addons and it was alright

[22justin]

do you occasionally get buffering issues when playing some TV channels? is that an issue with iks66 or is that a software issue on my end? will that buffering fix thread sort it out

[psycon]

check your pm.

[kingkong1]

Just for your info... 16.0 worked in overcoming the PVR dll fail issue i had but the TV guide install failed on an old duel core minix x5 mini i just tested. So TV but no guide. The latest 16.5 kodi doesnt work.

[kastaway]

can someone please test **********/kodi.apk on a device that gets the dll error normally... its kodi 16 beta 4 with pvr.stalker.nfps included.

Psycon, thanks for the info, I used this on my Nviidia Shield and it works great now. The only thing is I can not record under the record option. Will there never be a permanent fix for this for non-rooted android devices?

[kastaway]

Psycon, thanks for the info, I used this on my Nviidia Shield and it works great now. The only thing is I can not record under the record option. Will there never be a permanent fix for this for non-rooted android devices?

when I added the clairvoyant build to the kodi, the stalker.nfps stoped working and got the same error "can't ... DLL"

[psycon]

you have two options if you cannot root and get the cannot load dll error..

1. use pvr.stalker instead of pvr.stalker.nfps, its built into kodi already, and works..

[bluebeard]

oh yes been working on this for two days thank you so much

[Johnboy89]

Its saying cannot connect to thenspg ninja link.

[MoneyProv]

i can't find this folder... /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi/cache/apk/assets/addons/

[Specialist]

With es file explorer. Why 777 permition don't let add changes on nfps stalker.

[trinifire]

Any update for real?

[gdesignz]

This is frustating iam trying to use it on kodi but i get this message and if i use the one built in also an error message "Unknown error""


is there a way to use it VLC

[paranoidjack]

Using Marshmallow 6.1 | Nvidia Shield:

Kodi 16: move the file: libpvr.stalker.nfps.so to /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi-1/lib/arm/ and set its attributes to 755 - requires root.

SPMC 16.2: move the file: libpvr.stalker.nfps.so to /data/app/com.semperpax.spmc16-1/lib/arm/ and set its attributes to 755 - requires root.

FTPdroid will allow you to do this.

[saulin]

Using Marshmallow 6.1 | Nvidia Shield:

Kodi 16: move the file: libpvr.stalker.nfps.so to /data/data/org.xbmc.kodi-1/lib/arm/ and set its attributes to 755 - requires root.

SPMC 16.2: move the file: libpvr.stalker.nfps.so to /data/app/com.semperpax.spmc16-1/lib/arm/ and set its attributes to 755 - requires root.

FTPdroid will allow you to do this.

Does anyone know which folder needs to be moved and where for the Shield Android TV on Lollipop?

The folder structure is different than what was posted here for Marshmallow. Also I will try FTPdroid because I tried using FTP Server and ES File Explorer to ftp in and I can't get access to /dada/data with any of them when I make the FTP Connection.

I was trying to follow these instructions


http://ftazeta.com/kodi-xbmc/78742-solved*****stalker-nfps-cant-load-dll-***quick-fix-device-must-rooted.html

But it's a bitch to set the permissions on all the folders manually when ES File Explorer won't set the permissions on all subfolders and files. You have to do one folder at a time.

Also the folder mentioned here is different than the folder mentioned by paranoidjack

[psycon]

you can also try adding the pvr.stalker.nfps client to the kodi apk and using one click signer to resign the file.. this should allow you to use the client without the need for root.

[saunam]

you can also try adding the pvr.stalker.nfps client to the kodi apk and using one click signer to resign the file.. this should allow you to use the client without the need for root.
could you tell more detail about "adding the pvr.stalker.nfps client to the kodi apk and using one click signer to resign the file.. this should allow you to use the client without the need for root". I have an android lollilop with KODI 16.1, and have the problem with pvr nfps client, any time i enable the pvr nfps client, it shows " can not load .dll". Even i try to install from zip file / clairvoyance / plugin.program.clairvoyance.insataller.zip, it does not work ???, any help can solve this problem ???