Can't navigate text fields in sideloaded app?

by madkapitolist

I extracted the DirecTv Now APK from the amazon fire stick over adb and was able to sideload it onto my bravia tv. When I started the app I was hit with the error that told me I needed the amazon appstore (as expected). I navigated to the download page and downloaded the amazon app store apk but when I launch the app it shows the mobile phone version of the amazon appstore and I am not able to switch between text fields to enter my username and password. I have tried pretty much every button on the remote as well as the android tv remote app on my android phone. Any idea whats going on and how I can navigate to the text fields?

I also had this issue with ES file explorer when I tried to login to drop box, I could not navigate to any text fields when the authentication page loaded. I still have not been able to resolve that issue and I ended up using google drive.

JimboLodisC

Might be cuz this app was not designed for your machine.

simiwood

Bt mouse and keyboard

tb21666

Air mouse: resolves the need for a mouse & keyboard while providing you with a normal sized/style remote & a built in keyboard.