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After downloading some apps including nexflix, I get an error that says I need the google play store. Amazon disney and chrome work perfectly! Thank you
Thank you very much for your informative video. My old treadmill died and I’m looking at a Nordic track. The company isn’t keen for anyone to install apps but I’m glad to see that there is a work around. 😊
I have the same machine but getting a “App won't run without google play services…” error. Can I ask if you came across this, and where did you get your APKs from? Cheers.
Yeah. I got as far as taskbar and chrome working but most apps won’t work and google play service errors. Any help or apk version numbers appreciated. Looks like I didn’t pin android settings so after iFIT updates I can’t get back in to see what version of android it now is or back into downloads. Will try again but particularly for proform 9000 keen to know what versions of what apps work.
I have a Proform Pro C22 - This is the best guide ever. I had to play with the settings of the task bar app to get it to show in the left hand corner and even though the apps were open, I had to go into the app list and from there pin to recent. Outside of those 2 things, this work AMAZINGLY well. A recent update has prevented the method of PIN for the lock screen from working. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!! With Andriod being open source, I am hope the legality side of what ifit is doing here get some traction so that others don't have to go through this.
It's impossible for any updates to make this approach not work. The button is hard wired into in the hardware, and will always initiate a factory reset. We are installing our software before the system does an update and blocks the access level needed. So, as long as you have task bar installed and a browser before ifit updates, you are in.
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Thank you for sharing the video. Your trick works very well for every step. I had been struggling for few days looking at others video online, but your video really solve the issue immediately.
Superb video, thanks! Everything worked perfectly. I would love to connect my laptop to the console as a second monitor so I could walk and work, but I don't suppose they included a port to connect to. 😀
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Great video. I would suggest that you also add information on the firmware/hardware/brainboard in your bike too. I purchased my bike in 2020 and it's running android 5.1.1. My next door neighbor bought the same bike two months later and his came out of the box with android 7.1. After spending several hours arguing with tech support about this, I was told there's no way to flash the later version of android on my bike because of slightly different hardware. The reason I'm posting this is that the android version you are running has a bearing on whether those APK apps will install and run. Netflix is a perfect example because it took me a while to find a version that would run correctly under android 5.1.1.
Great Work! I now have the ability to cast to my big TV again. You did not mention that the setting control can be accessed by touching the clock and then access the cast display menu. You need an older firestick to do Miracast since it is disabled in newer models.
Hi Richard, I am trying to set up casting to my big screen from my Bike and would like to try your "touching the clock" method. Question1 : When you access the cast display menu by touching the clock, were you in Privileged Mode or regular mode. (i.e Do I have tor do all the factory reset and taskbar steps before I am able to setup casting?) Question 2. Could you explain a little more about the "touching the clock" method. Thanks
When you have the taskbar app installed, just slide the taskbar out. On the far right hand side you'll see the clock. Tap that and a screen will pop down from the top. On that screen is the cast icon I was not able to get the device to cast to my tv though.
Hi! This worked for a few months but now when I am watching Netflix and doing rides, it takes me back to Ifit and shuts out the ride and my Ifit goes black and then logs me out of Ifit so I lose my ride. I've done all the updates, I'm not sure what else to do. Do you know how to fix?
Thanks for the great video! I was wondering if I could do something like this for my 2021 Commercial 1750 treadmill (with the smaller screen). It would be really awesome if I could use an app like Rouvy to control the treadmill and not need the iFit subscription.
Privileged mode does not stay active anymore. After some time, privilege mode automatically times-out. After powering the machine down, the machine will not be in privileged upon next power-on boot-up. Will the taskbar, with all of the side-loaded apps, still boot-up and run automatically even though the console is booting up into NON-privileged mode?
Do you have the way to get privilege mode on the new 2.0 ifit version since half their machines don’t get Netflix on them unless they are 2022-23 or newer and my 2019 won’t accept the Netflix full update
Would the peloton app open as a window what I mean is, can you watch the app while the iFit numbers are in the background? I don't subscribe to iFit so I just go to the manual readings with the track overlay. It would be great to watch the peloton app over this so I could check on resistance and rpms. Thanks!
So glad that the software is built upon Android. This all makes sense as I side-load apps on my Android phone occasionally. Now, question, if I am getting the bike new, then it would seem that I could start with the steps by not connecting to WiFi and not allowing for the update setup? Do the hack right out of the box and won't have to reset the device. Would this work? Also, it is the 2022 model. Will the hack void the warranty? Great video. Look forward to your response.
I went through these steps and installed the apps that I wanted. However, iFit app tends interrupt when watching something on Netflix etc. Also, the updates removed apps like ES Explorer from the task bar. I can try re-installing it since I still have Chrome. This is for the 2022 Nordictrack 1750 treadmill.
Check out my latest video for persistent privilege mode. It will make ifit chill out and stay in the background Otherwise enter the code each time and it'll do the same thing
Thank you for this video it was very helpful. Is there a way to utilize split screen so you can watch the workout on one half the screen and Netflix, Disney, etc on the other half?? For s22i?
@@GearsAndTech an issue that I am coming across is when attempting to watch Netflix, etc iFIT will automatically switch back to the iFIT app after a few seconds. Any thoughts on this?
Great video and very easy to follow, with full explanations. However, after a few days of this working well, I am unable to get any apps (Netflix, prime, chrome etc) to stay open, full screen for longer than a few seconds until iFit overrides them? Do you know why this might be and do you have a fix? TIA
I have a work around that will be coming out. It's still about a month away unfortunatly simply because I recently moved and have not setup my bike at the new house yet
Worked great for the most part so thank you! I am able to access the pinned apps however, chrome won't stay open. It closes on its own after a few seconds of use. I also wasn't able to find an apk of RUclips that would work after download. I tried 6 or so from pure apk. If you have work arounds for these issues I would owe you for life :) thanks!
I downloaded a RUclips app from the amazon store. It works good But you can also open youtube from floating windows. That allows you to have it float overtop of everything. You can resize it as well so you can see part of the ifit app if you want
Follow up: After a few days it seems that any app I have open will start to close automatically and go to a black screen. I can launch it again but sometimes starts closing very quickly. I'm just guessing maybe it's iFit trying to load itself on top. But it never actually shows and if I try to open I fit when it does that it will never actually come up again. I will try and see if task manager might be able to help
Can you watch the peloton app as an overlay? What I mean by that is, if you don't subscribe to ifit, you get the track with your resistance and rpm. I was wondering if you can still have that as a backdrop, then have the peloton app over top of it, only smaller so you could still see the numbers and adjust them during the workout? To me, if you can't see the NordicTrack numbers, how can you bike and follow the instructor on peloton when he or she asks you to pick up the rpms, or increase the resistance when you don't know the numbers? Thanks!
@@GearsAndTech thank you for your reply. Well, the cadence is easy to figure out because it's with the rhythm of the music. But it sure would be difficult to figure out the resistance without an on-screen display
Thanks for this. I got a new rower and followed your instructions. Everything worked great! However, I was unable to pin the apps onto the taskbar. As a result, once I updated Ifit, all was lost. ☹️
Even if you can't pin them, you should still be able to open the taskbar and run the app. If not, try my new video with access to the unlock code, and make sure the settings on the taskbar are correct
thank you for all the info its much appreciated but I have a NordicTrack elite 1000 and its giving me a little trouble only because I'm not computer savvy . I really wish you could do a treadmill privilege install
Thanks. It's dumb that they lock us out of the system we bought. I want to just walk and watch some news or shows and their platform makes that difficult. Cheers.
Hi, thank you for your videos! I was able to follow and download task bar but I really want peloton. It keeps saying can’t open file or problem parsing this file. Any ideas? Thanks
The method to activate the privilege mode works. But as soon as you download any APK like RUclips or Netflix the app won’t work. I get the massage saying “App wont run without googleplay services, which are not supported by your device.” Tried everything but nothing seems to work.
I trying to figure out which video in newest. The both say 1year ago , I want to make sure I follow the most recent instructions. I just ordered my bike .
I know this is an older video but just found it now, Any info on how to download Netflix or other apps when it says not enough storage available? I was able to download the taskbar but nothing else
I have a proform bike c22 , I got youtube and chrome to work just fine but disney, netflix and hbo all say they are not supported by device. Is there a way to fix this ?
2 QUESTIONS- I HAVE THE NEW 1750 FOR 2022-FOLLOWED YOU AMAZING STEP BY STEP PROCESS. GOT ABOUT HALF OF THE APPS DOWNLOADED, AND THE TABLET PERFORMED AND AUTO ANDRIOD UP DATE ON ME AND LOCKED ME OUT OF PRIVLEDGE MODE. ALTHOUGH I CAN ACCESS THE APPS BECAUSE I FOLLOWED THE ORDER YOU SUGGESTED, I WASN'T DONE. THIS NEW VERSION DOESN'T HAVE A HARD RESET BUTTON ON THE CASING. SO SHOULD I JUST TRY TO UNLOCK THE PRIVLEDGE MODE AGAIN OR TRY AND FIND A WAY TO HARD RESET. -ALSO THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A DOWNLOAD FOR NETFLIX THATS UP TO DATE ON THE STEP 5 SUPPORT SITE. MY DOWNLOAD SAYS IT UNSUPPORTED.
As long as you have a browser installed you can keep sideloading apps through there If you want priveledged mode back I do have another video with a code generator that will unlock it without resetting
@@GearsAndTech can you link to the video? I can’t find it. And to add, seems like lots of folks here are having issues after successfully following all steps and then having iFit issues with it trying to take over the screen. No replies to those from you. I’m curious if you know what this issue is and if you know how to resolve?
Hello Thank you for this information! Has anybody run into issues when trying to install Netflix and other apps? I’m getting error saying that the versions are not compatible with my device.
I would like to link my phone to my proform pro c22 to be able to multi link my headphones so i can listen to Pandora and the bike audio simultaneously. Is that possible? Thanks!
Great question This would likely be a headphone thing and not a bike thing. Bike supports phone connection to track your heart rate from your watch. But it doesn't let you put music from your phone through to headphones
Very helpful video, I’ve downloaded all the apps and they work fine. However, there is no taskbar showing despite downloading it. The taskbar icon is there & I enabled ‘launch on boot’. Is there something else I need to do for the taskbar to show up along the bottom?
Had this issue, you need to make sure the app has the correct permissions enabled. I can't remember how I got it to come up, exactly, but fiddling with the app will eventually pop up the permissions query. There were 2 or 3 separate instances where it asked for permissions.
I have a proform 22 studio bike and I need help putting these apps on. I'm sure everything is different now on how to do this. So can u please get back in touch with me to unlock these features
Thanks for the video. None of the apps get installed. I get an error message saying " there was a problem parsing the package". Which seems to be due to the 5.1.1 version of Android. None of the apps are compatible with this version. Any chance someone knows how to upgrade the android version? Thanks 🙏🙏
Dear GearTech, can you help in resolving this problem, trying to replace a broken nordicTrack bike screen with no warranty, the only screen console that can be purchased as a replacement, under $400 is by Echelon connect bike Parts company. Can you verify if this 10 taps priveledged mode sideloading solution works on Echelon bike console screens, thanks in advance, Paul L.,
I got this privilege mode working on my girlfriend’s Nordictrack bike. She’s now asked me to put it back the way it was to begin with. Is that done under the “backup & reset” section from the settings menu? Does that put the iFIT software back to factory reset?
Great video and great tips on the taskbar. Thank you for sharing this. QQ: I have this same S22i model and my wife wanted the Peloton loaded. So I got into privileged mode by doing the pin hole hard factory reset, I was able to install Peloton and get it to work. I tired a couple of times to unplug the machine and it worked each time. After a couple of days I just plugged the machine back in, it loads to the Android screen and I initially put a passcode lock. Once I unlock with passcode, it launches iFit application and I can no longer swipe up to get back into the tablet mode, seems like privileged mode is turned off. Do I need to do another factory reset to get back into it? I didn't initially install the taskbar, but now I am thinking that's a good idea to do. Has anyone had this same issue, and is there a workaround besides factory reset? When I tap 10 times, wait 6-7 secs and tap 10 times again, I am prompted with the code and number to call. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
You will need to do everything again, but this time add that taskbar. Even if you lose privelidge mode you can still install from a different browser which is accessible through that taskbar app
@@GearsAndTech I just redid the factory reboot and installed the Task bar, Peloton and Chrome app. Everything seems to be working fine. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
Just wanted to give you an update. So after doing the factory reboot again, which was about a month ago, and installing taskbar, peloton, Chrome app, everything was working fine for about a week. Now when my wife plugs in the NordicTrack and it boots up, we see the taskbar, I launch peloton app and within about 5 seconds the screen flips back over to iFit screen. Tried it a couple of times and it just keeps flipping back to iFit. It won't stay on the Peloton app. Anyone else having same issue? Do you suggest any way to fix that? Thanks again!
@@sahilsoorma1469 it sounds like the Peloton app might need an update. If you listen to the end of the video he mentions how apps will stop working once they get an update. Because it was side loaded you won't get an automatic update for any app you install. You'll have to use the Google Chrome browser and search for Peloton APK and install the newest version. Upon completion of that install, your app should work fine after that. Good luck!
Does your manual resistance work when using the peloton app on the bike? Mine won’t 😔 I need to use the bike in ifit manual mode and have peloton playing on a tablet for my resistance to work
Hi, I also tried it. With the Nordic Track ifit Rower. I have to switch between ifit app for changing resistance. @gearsandtech: Is there a possibility or an app for having a split screen or 2 parallel windows (like in chrome) for switching easy? Greetings from Germany!
I have a nordictrack exp 10i and some of the steps you used I didn't see on my unit. I didn't see a way to pin the apps to the task bar, after updating I have no access to my apps.
Thank you so much for this video. I tried your method and now my screen is completely black and not doing anything. Can you help me fix this? The IFit logo apprears and then the screen goes black. Any help would be appreciated.
Have they sent an update that stops iFIT from working. It was working fine for a little and now I can’t access iFIT. Do you have a fix? Can’t use the machine anymore.
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That Netflix link didn't workfor me
That's weird. I just clicked it and it still works fine
After downloading some apps including nexflix, I get an error that says I need the google play store. Amazon disney and chrome work perfectly! Thank you
So, do you have to have an i-fit account to do this? Or, can you do this without and i-fit account
We actually looked at a lot of videos on RUclips and this one was the most extensive and user-friendly thank you for your post
We should not have to do this . But i bought it and now im stuck with it. Thank god for your help
Thank you very much for your informative video. My old treadmill died and I’m looking at a Nordic track. The company isn’t keen for anyone to install apps but I’m glad to see that there is a work around. 😊
Thanks! Worked on my ProForm 9000 flawlessly.
I have the same machine but getting a “App won't run without google play services…” error. Can I ask if you came across this, and where did you get your APKs from? Cheers.
Yeah. I got as far as taskbar and chrome working but most apps won’t work and google play service errors. Any help or apk version numbers appreciated. Looks like I didn’t pin android settings so after iFIT updates I can’t get back in to see what version of android it now is or back into downloads. Will try again but particularly for proform 9000 keen to know what versions of what apps work.
I have a Proform Pro C22 - This is the best guide ever. I had to play with the settings of the task bar app to get it to show in the left hand corner and even though the apps were open, I had to go into the app list and from there pin to recent. Outside of those 2 things, this work AMAZINGLY well. A recent update has prevented the method of PIN for the lock screen from working. THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!!! With Andriod being open source, I am hope the legality side of what ifit is doing here get some traction so that others don't have to go through this.
Are you saying that the recent update has made this approach no longer feasible?
It's impossible for any updates to make this approach not work. The button is hard wired into in the hardware, and will always initiate a factory reset.
We are installing our software before the system does an update and blocks the access level needed. So, as long as you have task bar installed and a browser before ifit updates, you are in.
We need to boycott all iFit products until it enables us to use our machines to the greatest capacity. It needs to let us download apps and it needs to allow us to connect with Bluetooth. Until they do so, boycott all of their products and urge others to do so as well
I wish u had seen this first
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Or you can just follow the instructions on this video and BOOM 💥 problem solved 💁🏼♀️
They created an update and blocks it now
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You helped me a big deal this day sir. Thank you. I subscribed.
Thank you for sharing the video. Your trick works very well for every step. I had been struggling for few days looking at others video online, but your video really solve the issue immediately.
Glad to help
Blows my mind that I have to do all of this to use my iPad to do iPad stuff on my bike.
Thanks dude!
Agreed
Excellent! Thanks I can now utilize the monitor of my treadmill :)
Superb video, thanks! Everything worked perfectly. I would love to connect my laptop to the console as a second monitor so I could walk and work, but I don't suppose they included a port to connect to. 😀
Dude F*ck YEAH!!!! Thank you for this video! You enhanced my riding experience in so many ways! Bless your heart!
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Thank you so much! I was about to take a saw to my x32 tread.
I have an x22 and wondering is this worked for you? Where is the pin hole located for the reset?
Works on NordicTrack X32i Treadmill too.
Great video. I would suggest that you also add information on the firmware/hardware/brainboard in your bike too. I purchased my bike in 2020 and it's running android 5.1.1. My next door neighbor bought the same bike two months later and his came out of the box with android 7.1. After spending several hours arguing with tech support about this, I was told there's no way to flash the later version of android on my bike because of slightly different hardware. The reason I'm posting this is that the android version you are running has a bearing on whether those APK apps will install and run. Netflix is a perfect example because it took me a while to find a version that would run correctly under android 5.1.1.
where did you find one that would run on 5.1.1
Well ty for not telling us what one runs on 5.1.1
Lil different things i have to tinker with to get the s22i to keep the Taskbar tab added on the screen but pretty much gucci now, thankyou!🎉
No prob
Great video I've ordered an S27 and want other content rather than paying for ifit
Thanx
Could you please share taskbar link
Thank you now I have a proper exercise bike
Great Work! I now have the ability to cast to my big TV again. You did not mention that the setting control can be accessed by touching the clock and then access the cast display menu. You need an older firestick to do Miracast since it is disabled in newer models.
Hi Richard, I am trying to set up casting to my big screen from my Bike and would like to try your "touching the clock" method. Question1 : When you access the cast display menu by touching the clock, were you in Privileged Mode or regular mode. (i.e Do I have tor do all the factory reset and taskbar steps before I am able to setup casting?) Question 2. Could you explain a little more about the "touching the clock" method. Thanks
When you have the taskbar app installed, just slide the taskbar out. On the far right hand side you'll see the clock. Tap that and a screen will pop down from the top. On that screen is the cast icon
I was not able to get the device to cast to my tv though.
@@GearsAndTech They did another update and made it so we cant screen cast again they are ruthless with it. Lot's of people are having the issue again.
Merci ! I will be able to cast my screen on my PC and stream it on Twitch :D
i just put up a cheap insignia tv with a roku. Works great.
Hi! This worked for a few months but now when I am watching Netflix and doing rides, it takes me back to Ifit and shuts out the ride and my Ifit goes black and then logs me out of Ifit so I lose my ride. I've done all the updates, I'm not sure what else to do. Do you know how to fix?
Thanks for the great video! I was wondering if I could do something like this for my 2021 Commercial 1750 treadmill (with the smaller screen). It would be really awesome if I could use an app like Rouvy to control the treadmill and not need the iFit subscription.
Go for it!
It worked!! Thank you so much!!
Glad it helped!
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Privileged mode does not stay active anymore. After some time, privilege mode automatically times-out. After powering the machine down, the machine will not be in privileged upon next power-on boot-up. Will the taskbar, with all of the side-loaded apps, still boot-up and run automatically even though the console is booting up into NON-privileged mode?
Do you have the way to get privilege mode on the new 2.0 ifit version since half their machines don’t get Netflix on them unless they are 2022-23 or newer and my 2019 won’t accept the Netflix full update
I have a FS10i Nordictrack elliptical. Do you know of any FREE, non-subscription app. that has pre-programmed workouts for this elliptical?
Do you know if you download other cycling app like swift if they will see all the power outputs and ride data?
I am at the point where you continue without Wi-Fi but I do not have a menu button in the top left corner to go any further. Help.?
Hi. Thanks for the video. Is this still applicable for a 2024 model x trainer
Give it a try. Ive had success on newer equipment
Do you by chance have any idea where the reset pin hole may be on a proform carbon T10 tread?
Did you ever find out?
Would the peloton app open as a window what I mean is, can you watch the app while the iFit numbers are in the background? I don't subscribe to iFit so I just go to the manual readings with the track overlay. It would be great to watch the peloton app over this so I could check on resistance and rpms. Thanks!
Peloton app opens as an app. Just like ifit
Amazing advice and video. Thank you!!
Glad it was helpful!
So glad that the software is built upon Android.
This all makes sense as I side-load apps on my Android phone occasionally.
Now, question, if I am getting the bike new, then it would seem that I could start with the steps by not connecting to WiFi and not allowing for the update setup? Do the hack right out of the box and won't have to reset the device.
Would this work?
Also, it is the 2022 model.
Will the hack void the warranty?
Great video. Look forward to your response.
Yep you can do it from new out of the box
It won't void warranty. But if you need a factory service you may want to factory reset first.
Do you know if this works on the new Proform 9000 Treadmill? Really would love to not need a tv to use streaming apps
I went through these steps and installed the apps that I wanted. However, iFit app tends interrupt when watching something on Netflix etc. Also, the updates removed apps like ES Explorer from the task bar. I can try re-installing it since I still have Chrome. This is for the 2022 Nordictrack 1750 treadmill.
Check out my latest video for persistent privilege mode. It will make ifit chill out and stay in the background
Otherwise enter the code each time and it'll do the same thing
Thank you for this video it was very helpful. Is there a way to utilize split screen so you can watch the workout on one half the screen and Netflix, Disney, etc on the other half?? For s22i?
Excellent question. I'll look into that and do a video with my findings
@@GearsAndTech an issue that I am coming across is when attempting to watch Netflix, etc iFIT will automatically switch back to the iFIT app after a few seconds. Any thoughts on this?
@@trevorthompson1086 yup.. I get this too.. all the downloaded apps don’t work other than chrome
@@trevorthompson1086 same! Even chrome closes on its own after a few seconds.
@@trevorthompson1086 Were you able to resolve the netflix issue as I have the same problem
Great video and very easy to follow, with full explanations. However, after a few days of this working well, I am unable to get any apps (Netflix, prime, chrome etc) to stay open, full screen for longer than a few seconds until iFit overrides them?
Do you know why this might be and do you have a fix? TIA
I have the same problem, maybe this is why he talk about downling floating app
Same issue. So frustrating because I want to run Zwift which will work but iFit keeps trying to override every few seconds. :-(
I have the same issue - has anyone found a solve for this?
@@H4LT3R Doesn't seem like it unfortunately. Hopefully someone will eventually reply to this with a work around. 🤞🏼
I have a work around that will be coming out. It's still about a month away unfortunatly simply because I recently moved and have not setup my bike at the new house yet
Worked great for the most part so thank you! I am able to access the pinned apps however, chrome won't stay open. It closes on its own after a few seconds of use. I also wasn't able to find an apk of RUclips that would work after download. I tried 6 or so from pure apk. If you have work arounds for these issues I would owe you for life :) thanks!
How do we get the taskbar to pin do you know? It’s installed and “launch on boot” is checked but I can’t actually use it as a taskbar?
I just access RUclips from Chrome
@@nursegilbey That was my plan but the first issue I stated was that chrome won't stay open.
I downloaded a RUclips app from the amazon store. It works good
But you can also open youtube from floating windows. That allows you to have it float overtop of everything. You can resize it as well so you can see part of the ifit app if you want
Follow up: After a few days it seems that any app I have open will start to close automatically and go to a black screen. I can launch it again but sometimes starts closing very quickly. I'm just guessing maybe it's iFit trying to load itself on top. But it never actually shows and if I try to open I fit when it does that it will never actually come up again. I will try and see if task manager might be able to help
Thank you!! Great tutorial!
Hey, It’s all worked great up to the part where you Goto general settings and look for launch on boot, I’ve spent two hours looking for this, help 👍
Same
Great video but tried adding some apps and it gives me a “problem parsing the package.” On all of them :(( anyone know how to fix this?
Can you watch the peloton app as an overlay? What I mean by that is, if you don't subscribe to ifit, you get the track with your resistance and rpm. I was wondering if you can still have that as a backdrop, then have the peloton app over top of it, only smaller so you could still see the numbers and adjust them during the workout? To me, if you can't see the NordicTrack numbers, how can you bike and follow the instructor on peloton when he or she asks you to pick up the rpms, or increase the resistance when you don't know the numbers? Thanks!
No. Its an app on its own. Full screen
@@GearsAndTech thank you for your reply. Well, the cadence is easy to figure out because it's with the rhythm of the music. But it sure would be difficult to figure out the resistance without an on-screen display
Does this work for the Nordic track x11?
Hello! I tried to download chrome and the system doesn't install.
Thanks for this. I got a new rower and followed your instructions. Everything worked great! However, I was unable to pin the apps onto the taskbar. As a result, once I updated Ifit, all was lost. ☹️
Even if you can't pin them, you should still be able to open the taskbar and run the app.
If not, try my new video with access to the unlock code, and make sure the settings on the taskbar are correct
I tried it. And installed a taskbar. It seems to have worked! Fabulous help. Thank you
@@GearsAndTech I didn't find a video with access to the unlock code. Would you reply with that link? Thank you.
ruclips.net/video/STST9iP-g64/видео.html
Great video.
Could you please share apk link.
I downloaded dome off them never working.
Amazing video !!
thank you for all the info its much appreciated but I have a NordicTrack elite 1000 and its giving me a little trouble only because I'm not computer savvy . I really wish you could do a treadmill privilege install
How do you turn the locations services on for DIRECTV stream app
Thanks. It's dumb that they lock us out of the system we bought. I want to just walk and watch some news or shows and their platform makes that difficult. Cheers.
Yes does not make any sense.
I know right. Lol.
Hi, thank you for your videos!
I was able to follow and download task bar but I really want peloton. It keeps saying can’t open file or problem parsing this file.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Where is the reset button on the 2450 tread ? There are 2 holes on the sides of camera and 1 in the back
The method to activate the privilege mode works. But as soon as you download any APK like RUclips or Netflix the app won’t work. I get the massage saying “App wont run without googleplay services, which are not supported by your device.” Tried everything but nothing seems to work.
Hi, I have the new 2025 model NordicTrack 1750 , is there another step ? Thanks
I thought the latest software update stopped this and it no longer works
How do i get my fan to stay on for longer than 30 seconds?
Also, how can I get my resistance to show and adjust?
I trying to figure out which video in newest. The both say 1year ago , I want to make sure I follow the most recent instructions. I just ordered my bike .
How do you disable auto rotate?
I know right! One of my apps always goes into portrait mode, so it’s on the side.
Did you find the setting?
@@James-lw3gi no luck I'm afraid
Great video very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Don’t see a launch on boot in my settings
W video thanks for the help!
Glad it helped!
I don’t want use the iFit app. Is it necessary to add the iFit app and updating once I get into privileged mode and load the other apps I want?
I know this is an older video but just found it now, Any info on how to download Netflix or other apps when it says not enough storage available? I was able to download the taskbar but nothing else
Delete the install files for other programs that you've installed and no longer need
I have a proform bike c22 , I got youtube and chrome to work just fine but disney, netflix and hbo all say they are not supported by device. Is there a way to fix this ?
Quick question you need a membership to able to used this treadmill?
You can do manual mode and use the devices without membership
2 QUESTIONS- I HAVE THE NEW 1750 FOR 2022-FOLLOWED YOU AMAZING STEP BY STEP PROCESS. GOT ABOUT HALF OF THE APPS DOWNLOADED, AND THE TABLET PERFORMED AND AUTO ANDRIOD UP DATE ON ME AND LOCKED ME OUT OF PRIVLEDGE MODE. ALTHOUGH I CAN ACCESS THE APPS BECAUSE I FOLLOWED THE ORDER YOU SUGGESTED, I WASN'T DONE. THIS NEW VERSION DOESN'T HAVE A HARD RESET BUTTON ON THE CASING. SO SHOULD I JUST TRY TO UNLOCK THE PRIVLEDGE MODE AGAIN OR TRY AND FIND A WAY TO HARD RESET.
-ALSO THERE DOESN'T SEEM TO BE A DOWNLOAD FOR NETFLIX THATS UP TO DATE ON THE STEP 5 SUPPORT SITE. MY DOWNLOAD SAYS IT UNSUPPORTED.
As long as you have a browser installed you can keep sideloading apps through there
If you want priveledged mode back I do have another video with a code generator that will unlock it without resetting
@@GearsAndTech can you link to the video? I can’t find it. And to add, seems like lots of folks here are having issues after successfully following all steps and then having iFit issues with it trying to take over the screen. No replies to those from you. I’m curious if you know what this issue is and if you know how to resolve?
Does this still work with the newer Nordic Track S22i / S27i devices (the ones with the smaller fans).
It has for me
Hello
Thank you for this information!
Has anybody run into issues when trying to install Netflix and other apps? I’m getting error saying that the versions are not compatible with my device.
yes, that happens sometimes. you have to keep trying till you get the version that works with your system
Hi! Do you have any advise if I can’t get it to reset after pressing the button?
Will this work with the proform ifit models also
Does this work with the new x32i treadmill? Thank you
Unfortunately I don't have one to try it on
I would like to link my phone to my proform pro c22 to be able to multi link my headphones so i can listen to Pandora and the bike audio simultaneously. Is that possible? Thanks!
Great question
This would likely be a headphone thing and not a bike thing.
Bike supports phone connection to track your heart rate from your watch. But it doesn't let you put music from your phone through to headphones
can I use my iphine with the machine and use my apps?
Very helpful video, I’ve downloaded all the apps and they work fine. However, there is no taskbar showing despite downloading it.
The taskbar icon is there & I enabled ‘launch on boot’.
Is there something else I need to do for the taskbar to show up along the bottom?
Had this issue, you need to make sure the app has the correct permissions enabled. I can't remember how I got it to come up, exactly, but fiddling with the app will eventually pop up the permissions query. There were 2 or 3 separate instances where it asked for permissions.
I have a proform 22 studio bike and I need help putting these apps on. I'm sure everything is different now on how to do this. So can u please get back in touch with me to unlock these features
Watch all my videos. Process is the same now.
Thanks for the video. None of the apps get installed. I get an error message saying " there was a problem parsing the package". Which seems to be due to the 5.1.1 version of Android. None of the apps are compatible with this version. Any chance someone knows how to upgrade the android version? Thanks 🙏🙏
May need to upgrade the unit using the standard installer. See if it updates the android os without breaking privlidge mode
Dear GearTech, can you help in resolving this problem, trying to replace a broken nordicTrack bike screen with no warranty, the only screen console that can be purchased as a replacement, under $400 is by Echelon connect bike Parts company. Can you verify if this 10 taps priveledged mode sideloading solution works on Echelon bike console screens, thanks in advance, Paul L.,
Unfortunately I don't know the answer
I got this privilege mode working on my girlfriend’s Nordictrack bike. She’s now asked me to put it back the way it was to begin with. Is that done under the “backup & reset” section from the settings menu? Does that put the iFIT software back to factory reset?
Yes. That should reset it.
Great video and great tips on the taskbar. Thank you for sharing this.
QQ: I have this same S22i model and my wife wanted the Peloton loaded. So I got into privileged mode by doing the pin hole hard factory reset, I was able to install Peloton and get it to work. I tired a couple of times to unplug the machine and it worked each time. After a couple of days I just plugged the machine back in, it loads to the Android screen and I initially put a passcode lock. Once I unlock with passcode, it launches iFit application and I can no longer swipe up to get back into the tablet mode, seems like privileged mode is turned off. Do I need to do another factory reset to get back into it? I didn't initially install the taskbar, but now I am thinking that's a good idea to do. Has anyone had this same issue, and is there a workaround besides factory reset? When I tap 10 times, wait 6-7 secs and tap 10 times again, I am prompted with the code and number to call. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
You will need to do everything again, but this time add that taskbar. Even if you lose privelidge mode you can still install from a different browser which is accessible through that taskbar app
@@GearsAndTech Awesome, thanks so much, I will do that and update you back. Thanks again!
@@GearsAndTech I just redid the factory reboot and installed the Task bar, Peloton and Chrome app. Everything seems to be working fine. Fingers crossed it stays that way.
Just wanted to give you an update. So after doing the factory reboot again, which was about a month ago, and installing taskbar, peloton, Chrome app, everything was working fine for about a week. Now when my wife plugs in the NordicTrack and it boots up, we see the taskbar, I launch peloton app and within about 5 seconds the screen flips back over to iFit screen. Tried it a couple of times and it just keeps flipping back to iFit. It won't stay on the Peloton app. Anyone else having same issue? Do you suggest any way to fix that? Thanks again!
@@sahilsoorma1469 it sounds like the Peloton app might need an update. If you listen to the end of the video he mentions how apps will stop working once they get an update. Because it was side loaded you won't get an automatic update for any app you install. You'll have to use the Google Chrome browser and search for Peloton APK and install the newest version. Upon completion of that install, your app should work fine after that. Good luck!
Can this also be done to an older model?having a problem getting the app to work.
It should. It takes a bit of trial and error to get the right app for each processor and android version
Does your manual resistance work when using the peloton app on the bike? Mine won’t 😔 I need to use the bike in ifit manual mode and have peloton playing on a tablet for my resistance to work
Hi, I also tried it. With the Nordic Track ifit Rower. I have to switch between ifit app for changing resistance. @gearsandtech: Is there a possibility or an app for having a split screen or 2 parallel windows (like in chrome) for switching easy? Greetings from Germany!
Excellent video. Unfortunately, Netflix doesn’t download since the android version on the ifit is not advanced enough. Suggestions?
There is a way to get the file right off the Netflix website but I haven't made a video showing that process yet
Omg I just had the same problem. I watched the Nelson Munoz install Netflix 2022 video and it worked. I installed it straight from the Netflix site.
@@GearsAndTech I was wondering the same thing. Netflix and Disney both are packaged with the pure app loader…
for sure. I made a more recent and updated video here
ruclips.net/video/STST9iP-g64/видео.html
I’m purchasing a used bike. Will be able to do everything without an i fit account ?
Yes
When I click on Taskbar I don't have general settings to make launch on boot ...any other ideas ...am on echelon
I have a nordictrack exp 10i and some of the steps you used I didn't see on my unit. I didn't see a way to pin the apps to the task bar, after updating I have no access to my apps.
Thanks
When I get to the "no premium content w/o wifi" warning screen, the 3 tab menu drop down isn't there - ideas?
Thank you so much for this video. I tried your method and now my screen is completely black and not doing anything. Can you help me fix this? The IFit logo apprears and then the screen goes black. Any help would be appreciated.
Unplug and plug back in.
Then wait a long time
If that doesn't work then factory reset and try again
Have they sent an update that stops iFIT from working. It was working fine for a little and now I can’t access iFIT. Do you have a fix? Can’t use the machine anymore.
Do you have to have an active ifit subscription to do this ?
No. But this won't unlock ifit or hack it in any way
I downloaded taskbar and my screen rotated and I can get it to rotate back and still haven't gotten anything else installed.
Question do I have to pay monthly on iFIT to continue the apps work
Ifit requires membership for membership functions
How do you get Ifit not to launch on load please as it keep closing down my other apps when i open them and trying to load
Ifit
Hi! What’s the difference between apk and xapk, does that affect the downloads
Xapk is proprietary and not trustworthy. Stick with apk only