[Q] Android Home Media Center google tv - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Anyone know anything about this 72-4930 CrystalView Google Android Smart TV Home Media Center?
I can't really find anything here on XDA nor doing a google search. The specs look decent in comparison with the logitech revue.
Home Media Center:
SD Card Slot
3 USB Ports - Insert USB Flash Drive / Connect Hardware Peripherals like an External Mouse
Ethernet Port - Insert Ethernet Cable for a Wired Internet Connection
HDMI Port - Connects Home Media Center to Television (4 ft. HDMI Cable Included)
Remote Control:
Smart Phones Style Slide Out QWERTY Keyboard
Touch Pad with Cursor and Multi-Touch Mode - Multi-Touch Mode enables you to pinch zoom your pictures and scroll web pages with ease
Requires 3 AAA Batteries (Not Included)
Technical Specifications:
Operating System: Google Android 2.3
1.2GHz Processor Speed
System RAM: DDR III 512MB
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
HDMI Output Up to 1080p
At $169.99 would it be better to get this rather than the revue?
Would there be any development on this?
Thanks in advance.
http://www.amazon.com/Media-Center-Powered-Google-Android/dp/B00629XQHW

I saw the same thing here
http://www.trademarkcommerce.com/detail.asp?pc=39866

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[Q] Webtop/HDMI/Dock Questions

1. So I've heard that a HDMI cable works the same way as the HD dock, does it let you open theater mode(forgot the actual name) or hdmi mirroring with just a cable?
No mirroring yet. Theater mode pops up as an option when plugging in a HDMI cable. with a long enough cable it works as a great remote control.
2. Does the 'Theater' mode play video that was not created on the device?
Yes, but you should check the supported codec list on motorolas website, I have had some problems with some obscure audio codecs.
3. Does the Android window in webtop mode let you scale the app or is it a fixed size?
Yes its scalable, but there is borders on the screen that prevent it from stretching to the entire screen
4. Has anyone tried using storage(such as a keydrive) or wireless keyboard/mouse(2.4GHz not bluetooth) in the usb ports on the HD dock or the Laptop Dock?
FAT32 usb drives seem to work, haven't gotten to try a usb 2.0 hdd. Wireless 2.4GHZ peripherals work fine.
so HDMI mirroring is out i know that but still havent been able to test any of the rest of this in my trip to AT&T, as someone had locked the fingerprint reader to their print lol

Gtablet as a carpc?

Hey guys, I've been toying with the possibility of using the gtablet as a car pc. There are a few points to consider in my research.
- HDMI format can handle 8 channels of uncompressed audio. Can the gtablet output 8 channels of audio and have the power to handle processing (EQ, crossover, crossover slopes, time alignment, etc?)
- We would need to find a way to convert the hdmi cable to an analog rca cable. There are several devices that can do it, but none that I can see that can convert more than just 2 channels.
- Can the gtablet hand more than one bluetooth connection? I would like to connect a gps and an obdII device.
- There is a frontend on the android market called andcar, and it looks like it could be usable on the gtablet.
- Another option is to use a usb to rca dac, unfortunately all the ones on the market do not have android drivers to support it.
I would stay away from using the built-in jack on the gtab because, frankly, the audio quality from the jack is just not that good.
Any tips/ideas/suggestions?

Atrix Entertainment Center/Webtop Access Kit , $74.99

Just saw it under eBay Daily Deals, the kit is described as:
Product Details
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Description:
HD Multimedia Dock:
Dock your device and have access to the webtop application to browse and launch web apps or access your files stored in the cloud. Connect the HDMI cable to the dock with other USB accessories and use your device as if it's a PC.
Wireless Keyboard:
Enjoy a thin, full-sized keyboard designed specifically to enhance your productivity. Quickly access Android apps with shortcut keys. Phone must support Bluetooth HID profile to use this application.
Wireless Mouse:
Keep tangle-free with the Bluetooth wireless mouse.
Remote Control:
Stay in control of your media even when you step away from the HD Multimedia Dock.
18W Wall Charger:
Charge your phone directly or through the HD Multimedia Dock using the included rapid rate power supply.
Just bought this kit. Works great. I have slingbox so I can surf the web and watch tv at the same time on my 55". You can also listen to music, watch movies, play games, send text, answer the phone, check and send emails and reply to this thread all on your tv.... Amazing!
Decent price, but if you want one with an actual warranty from a company that will still be there later ... here is one for $10 from Amazon.
bigb252 said:
Just saw it under eBay Daily Deals, the kit is described as:
Product Details
​
Description:
HD Multimedia Dock:
Dock your device and have access to the webtop application to browse and launch web apps or access your files stored in the cloud. Connect the HDMI cable to the dock with other USB accessories and use your device as if it's a PC.
Wireless Keyboard:
Enjoy a thin, full-sized keyboard designed specifically to enhance your productivity. Quickly access Android apps with shortcut keys. Phone must support Bluetooth HID profile to use this application.
Wireless Mouse:
Keep tangle-free with the Bluetooth wireless mouse.
Remote Control:
Stay in control of your media even when you step away from the HD Multimedia Dock.
18W Wall Charger:
Charge your phone directly or through the HD Multimedia Dock using the included rapid rate power supply.
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shipping cost to Hungary?

Amlogic S922x Ugoos AM6 Android 9 + Android TV

New TV Box combines all the best hardware and software solutions from previous models and abilities of Amlogic next gen processor.
AM6 will get USB 3.0 Fast USB, Bluetooth 5.0, WIFI 5.0/2.4 GHz with MIMO RSDB Technology Support, Wake on LAN function, active fan with control and other improvements.
Device will come with latest Android 9 OS on board.
MORE DETAILS ON OFFICIAL PAGE
Android TV for AM6 Topic
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Specification:
Android 9.0 operation system
Color: Black (Other colors are optional for OEM orders).
CPU – Amlogic S922X, Quad core, ARM Cortex-A73, 1.8GHz + Dual-core ARM Cortex A53 1.7GHz.
GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MP6 ( 6ppc )
RAM – 2GB LPDDR4 RAM (4Gb optional for OEM orders)
16GB EMMC ROM (8GB/32Gb/64Gb optional for OEM orders)
Support H.265 decoding
Support 4K ultra-high definition
Power Supply – 12V/2A via DC power barrel jack
External storage – 1x USB 3.0 OTG/Host port, 3x USB 2.0 ports , TF Card x1
Internal Storage: 16GB eMMC (8GB/32Gb/64Gb optional for OEM orders).
HDMI – HDMI 2.1 Type-A [email protected] max resolution
Video Output: Built-in HDMI 2.1 transmitter including both controller and PHY with CEC, Dynamic HDR and HDCP 2.2, [email protected] max resolution.
AV output – AUX+CVBS 480i/576i
IR receiver Included – Yes
SPDIF Support – Yes
Connectivity:
Support Bluetooth 5.0
2.4GHz + 5GHz dual-band WiFi, IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and 2×2 MIMO
1000M Ethernet Integrated IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000M Ethernet MAC with
Dual-band WiFi: 2.4G+5G the wireless module complies with IEEE 802.11, can achieve up to a speed of 867Mbps.
External Antennas – x2 WiFi Antennas
How does the box look like?
Coupon for Ugoos AM6
I'd like to put my money down BUT!
I'd be very interested in one of these devices BUT they must be able to playback all 4K HDR streaming services which are supported on a Nvidia Shield plus the 4K HDR content available on YouTube (Shield doesn't have required codec).
It's simply a shame that the copyright policy (not Android TV certified) and or codec licensing costs are stopping the recent Android devices from showing off their full potential.
I'd even buy a Xiaomi Mi S with its locked bootloader (side loading is allowed) but reviews indicate the dated hardware is poor (hit/miss) at 4K HDR @60Hz playback. I'll just have to stick with my Roku Ultra ($69 CDN) which has no issues with 4K HDR content from any streaming service.
Even the overpriced Nvidia Sheild (2019) tube can at the time of release only support 4K @30fps with it's AI up-scaling tech. A feature that may have justified it's cost compared to these various Chinese streaming boxes.
I'm sure the dam is going to burst soon and Nvidia will pay dearly with lost sales. It's fairly obvious that the hardware is available now. I'm ready to spend money but I need a compelling argument with something substantially better than my Roku Ultra. Note that I'm not a gamer but primarily a 4K HDR home theater user of streaming services.
This box has no GMS license, so security problems do not let streaming apps provide 4k content for these devices, but there a lot of other functions this box can do much better than others on the market. Hope developers will see this and will be able to solve this problem with major streaming apps, but the price will be higher for sure.
Work
Work perfectly
Ugoos released True dualboot firmware for AM6 family series (including AM6 pro and AM6 plus and devices X2 & X3 based on Amlogic S905x2 / S905x3 SoCs)
Facts in short: there is a special firmware which contains both Android and CoreELEC in one pack. After reflashing you have ability to switch both systems without additional hardware (SD cards or other). Mechanism enabling switcher in power menu and restart to other system after reboot.
More details about this here: Beta Dual Boot Firmware v.0.2.8+ CoreElec for Ugoos AM6/AM6 Pro & X2/X3 Series models
Android TV for AM6 Topic
This box looks very similar and specs to the Beelink GT-KING PRO ! will this OS work on GT-KING PRO & hasa nyone tried or have experience ???????
Really Thinking of Building firmware for this , I love the HD Audio Passthrough only this model has for some reason
New Firmware for Ugoos AM6, X2 and X3 Models
Most significant update, which is important for users - Brand New Ugoos Remote app!
This service consists of two apps: one is server on your Ugoos device and the second for your Android TV.
In order to activate it, you should proceed: Settings -> X2/X3/Ugoos Settings -> Wireless assistant -> Ugoos Remote. Btw if you prefer our classic Fireasy it is available.
After reboot, Ugoos Remote App will be active and appears in app list, if you open it, you will see status info:
For Remote app you can scan QR code up here on the screenshot or proceed here: https://ugoos.com/public/remote/
Then you need to follow several steps to connect both devices. First, you need to choose what kind of connection you prefer: Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Depends on your choice you need to pair your devices in few easy steps.
After choosing connection type, you will need to find device in a list and connect it.
App connection window and final adjusted app looks like this:
Down this post there are a lot of new updates and bug fixes.
Changelog 1.05.2020 v.0.3.2
1. Fixed multichannel PCM audio problem. Added automatic detection
2. Fixed SPDIF work for 192 kHz 32 bit audio (AM6, X2)
3. Added high resolution audio support in user applications (sample rates higher 48 kHz)
4. Added PCM audio settings
5. Added SPDIF passthrough support when TV connected to AV
6. Fixed crash when exiting hibernation mode
7. Fixed returning to the same mode when use system AFR function
8. Added restoring last active display mode after HDMI hotplug event if possible
9. Added option for power on via Bluetooth (Device Preferences -> Power)
10. Removed CEC shutdown command when device reboot
11. Added option for power off related devices when going to sleep (Device Preferences -> Display -> HDMI CEC)
12. Changed some translations in TvSettings
13. Made TvSettings window translucent
14. Added top margin for Accessory window in TvSettings
15. Cifs, Nfs clients. Disallow enable client if not filled all fields
16. Changed default wallpaper
17. Changed Wireless assistant settings, disabled fireasy by default
18. Added Ugoos remote server
19. Added Remote Control Buttons application (AM6)
20. Added support red, green buttons from new ugoos IR remote (AM6)
21. Video freeze fixed for mpeg-4 videos.
Usb 3.0 port is fake
Very surprised nobody tried USB 3.0 port (marked as OTG): IT DOES NOT WORK.
I explain: if you plug usb 3.0 pendrive when device is running, maybe you will have success… but external 2,5" HDD/SDD won't work. I say more: try to switch off the device, then plug your working-before pendrive and then switch on… IT WON'T BE RECOGNIZED. You will need to unplug and plug again.
Checking internet, this USB port seems to be made to plug temporary and low-power pendrives for debugging or firmware flashing. It is not a daily working USB 3.0 port. So be careful by choosing this device if you need USB 3.0 connection.
BTW, it is not a settings failure: Customer service will give you instructions about how to set them (choosing "host mode" in USB settings) but it seems to be hardware limitation (I guess something related with no power feed on port).
Great device, but with a great mistake too.
Rabanero said:
Very surprised nobody tried USB 3.0 port (marked as OTG): IT DOES NOT WORK.
I explain: if you plug usb 3.0 pendrive when device is running, maybe you will have success… but external 2,5" HDD/SDD won't work. I say more: try to switch off the device, then plug your working-before pendrive and then switch on… IT WON'T BE RECOGNIZED. You will need to unplug and plug again.
Checking internet, this USB port seems to be made to plug temporary and low-power pendrives for debugging or firmware flashing. It is not a daily working USB 3.0 port. So be careful by choosing this device if you need USB 3.0 connection.
BTW, it is not a settings failure: Customer service will give you instructions about how to set them (choosing "host mode" in USB settings) but it seems to be hardware limitation (I guess something related with no power feed on port).
Great device, but with a great mistake too.
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Your HDD consuming too much voltage, this USB port is not designed to spin all hard drives, just add additional power and it will be fine. host mode in USB settings is for USB 2.0 which is can be used for debugging and reflashing, not USB 3.0
Such_A_Victor said:
Your HDD consuming too much voltage, this USB port is not designed to spin all hard drives, just add additional power and it will be fine. host mode in USB settings is for USB 2.0 which is can be used for debugging and reflashing, not USB 3.0
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That's not right. I mean, in same device USB 2.0 has enough power to run these 2.5" HDD/SDD. USB 3.0 should have, at least, same power or even more to accomplish standards.. And USB mode in quick settings (not full settings) is to manage USB 3.0 mode, not USB 2.0 ports. You can read a clear CAS about that: https://medium.com/@prat.saengchan/ugoos-am6-android-tv-box-47f3b933209e
Designers made usb 3.0 port as OTG/Debug/Flashing target, not for customer use. So it has heavy issues with external hard disks as well as they will work without any problem on USB 2.0 ports.
So, again, I aware about it if you intend to buy it.
Rabanero said:
That's not right. I mean, in same device USB 2.0 has enough power to run these 2.5" HDD/SDD. USB 3.0 should have, at least, same power or even more to accomplish standards.. And USB mode in quick settings (not full settings) is to manage USB 3.0 mode, not USB 2.0 ports. You can read a clear CAS about that: https://medium.com/@prat.saengchan/ugoos-am6-android-tv-box-47f3b933209e
Designers made usb 3.0 port as OTG/Debug/Flashing target, not for customer use. So it has heavy issues with external hard disks as well as they will work without any problem on USB 2.0 ports.
So, again, I aware about it if you intend to buy it.
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So again, if your HDD consume too much power you need to use an extra adapter for it. I have used both 2.5 external HDD and 3.5 box external HDD and it works fine for me. But for 3.5 HDD I use extra usb power adapter (like 2 USB from TV Box side and one USB from HDD side).
Your HDD may have some individual incompatibility with those USB 3.0 port, in this way can be the problem
Such_A_Victor said:
So again, if your HDD consume too much power you need to use an extra adapter for it. I have used both 2.5 external HDD and 3.5 box external HDD and it works fine for me. But for 3.5 HDD I use extra usb power adapter (like 2 USB from TV Box side and one USB from HDD side).
Your HDD may have some individual incompatibility with those USB 3.0 port, in this way can be the problem
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So again, I tell you than same HDD/SDD 2.5"-no-extra-power-requirements (I have many of them) didn't work on USB 3.0/OTG port, but works well on USB 2.0 ports. So, power needs are discarded, because *again* all devices work well on USB 2.0 ports of SAME Ugoos device. Maybe is an issue of my unit, but comments before I posted a discussion with "Nancy" (Ugoos support chat) where they described than OTG port is only for maintenance, not common use. So, that's my post conclusions: USB 3.0 may not work with plugged devices.
Rabanero said:
So again, I tell you than same HDD/SDD 2.5"-no-extra-power-requirements (I have many of them) didn't work on USB 3.0/OTG port, but works well on USB 2.0 ports. So, power needs are discarded, because *again* all devices work well on USB 2.0 ports of SAME Ugoos device. Maybe is an issue of my unit, but comments before I posted a discussion with "Nancy" (Ugoos support chat) where they described than OTG port is only for maintenance, not common use. So, that's my post conclusions: USB 3.0 may not work with plugged devices.
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As far as I know, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 hangs on two different lines (power lines and signal lines)
I don't know why this lady said OTG port is only maintenance because there is a switcher settings (Host - OTG) where you can choose how you gonna use it. However, I think you would prefer a much faster USB 3.0 rather than USB 2.0 obviously.
Experience of using this devices shows that different HDD works different, but I found out that cheaper external cases sometimes make HDD "ticking" but on my laptop is working well. So I found out that using extra power cable may help with this. ( so such HDDs both work with laptop and TV Box) Also better external HDD cases helps with that kind of problems in TV Boxes (better power consumption).
Such_A_Victor said:
As far as I know, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 hangs on two different lines (power lines and signal lines)
I don't know why this lady said OTG port is only maintenance because there is a switcher settings (Host - OTG) where you can choose how you gonna use it. However, I think you would prefer a much faster USB 3.0 rather than USB 2.0 obviously.
Experience of using this devices shows that different HDD works different, but I found out that cheaper external cases sometimes make HDD "ticking" but on my laptop is working well. So I found out that using extra power cable may help with this. ( so such HDDs both work with laptop and TV Box) Also better external HDD cases helps with that kind of problems in TV Boxes (better power consumption).
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Finally found the bug: You did the point on this last explanation and it was an unlucky combination of hard disk (Toshiba 1TB 2,5") and external case (Ugreen 3.0 Type-C plug). Tested both of them with different pairs worked well, but that combination failed.
On my tests I never plugged off changing devices and that's another effect: it remains some kind of unstable state that makes failed tests with other hard drives and pendrives, even if you reboot or shutdown (blue led). Now I have learned that when this device has drive failure you must shutdown and switch off power some seconds to flush electrical charge after plugging other devices. If not, you may have false fails.
This is a great TV box with great hardware, but I think it lacks with USB power. And another big fail: 32-bit Android? Seriously!?
Anyway, thanks a lot for your comments. It helped me for finding the problem and learning about this device. I hope XDA developers community take a look at this device and try to expand all of its potential. I know there are some custom ROMs over there, but they are mods of official one and based on 32 bit architecture. I dream with a pure-64bit ROM that puts this device in another level.
(Btw last update includes Magisk and other user desired improvements. That's a great step for something more and demonstrates Ugoos don't forget to make updates.)
is external usb webcam working on your am6 plus' facebook messenger video call? any fixes or workaround? my logitech webcam does not work on messenger video call. Please help
i bought new ugoos AM6B 2021, it is same stuff like this in topic, and works good, but i had beelink till now.
beelink wont go to sleep after a while, but ugoos goes to sleep. i dont like it. do somebody knows how to set ugoos not to go to sleep or hibernation mode but to work all the time, like beelink did..
nice feature for someone who like it but i like box to be always on. how to set it to not to go on sleep?
thanks.
Hello,
perhaps a little outdated: I got a UGOOS AM6XX box that runs CoreElec. I understand it should be able to boot into Android 9 as well by choice but I can't see a boot menu, however.
I could use a little how-to. Seems there is nothing such from the manufacturer :-(
Could anybody give me a hint please?
Best regards,
Phil
Philandroid said:
...it should be able to boot into Android 9 as well by choice but I can't see a boot menu...
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Switch back to Android system you also can from power menu in main dialog window in CoreElec system. You need to choose “reboot from eMMC/NAND” function.
Beta Dual Boot Firmware v.0.2.8+ CoreElec for Ugoos AM6/AM6 Pro & X2/X3 Series models
Dual Boot firmware is based on two systems: main OS is Android with our latest RC firmware v 0.2.8. Main system is a standard for this device and has regular updates.
ugoos.com
mAtvXk said:
Switch back to Android system you also can from power menu in main dialog window in CoreElec system. You need to choose “reboot from eMMC/NAND” function.
Beta Dual Boot Firmware v.0.2.8+ CoreElec for Ugoos AM6/AM6 Pro & X2/X3 Series models
Dual Boot firmware is based on two systems: main OS is Android with our latest RC firmware v 0.2.8. Main system is a standard for this device and has regular updates.
ugoos.com
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Thank you very much! I'll try this right away.
Best regards,
Phil

Multicamera Live Stream Solution (like in OBS)

Hi,
I have a Galaxy S21 device and I am thinking to do my live stream on my phone (with Samsung Dex connected to TV and keyboard mouse combo).
What I used to do with our stream setup is to connect 3 cameras (2 MILC with HDMI > USB capture card, and an action cam - DJI Osmo Action - with RTMP feed), and connect these to OBS studio for multi camera solution. We are streaming live music for our friends. For audio, I have a Zoom F1 recorder which can be also connected to the target device and broadcasting software via USB or 3.5mm jack. This is easy on Windows with OB studio, however not so easy on Android.
I have a multiport adapter with multiple USBs, LAN port and HDMI, and tried to search some app(s) which I could use for streaming and switching between the cameras, but unfortunately I have not succeeded Does anybody know an app, which can handle multiple external cameras at the same time and switching between them? I would be grateful for any tips.
Thanks!

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