Hi guys,
I have recently purchased a sumvision nano slim plus. I installed the neon build of xbmc but when I put a video on it stutters. I also tried the non neon build and I had the same results. Is there a specific apk I should be using or any settings I should adjust so it corrects the issue? Btw I am on gingerbread 2.3
Use Pivos ROM instead
fuzzydunlopzz said:
Hi guys,
I have recently purchased a sumvision nano slim plus. I installed the neon build of xbmc but when I put a video on it stutters. I also tried the non neon build and I had the same results. Is there a specific apk I should be using or any settings I should adjust so it corrects the issue? Btw I am on gingerbread 2.3
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I have this box and found the same problem when using any flavour of the XBMC for Android APK. To solve this, I have reflashed the device with the Pivos XBMC rom - follow the instructions on the Pivos forum (search for Official Pivos XBMC Linux port (Beta Release 100912)). It works really well - smooth HD video, quick to start up, etc. Only downside is that the device is no longer running Android (so no Angry Birds)!
kingstevo said:
I have this box and found the same problem when using any flavour of the XBMC for Android APK. To solve this, I have reflashed the device with the Pivos XBMC rom - follow the instructions on the Pivos forum (search for Official Pivos XBMC Linux port (Beta Release 100912)). It works really well - smooth HD video, quick to start up, etc. Only downside is that the device is no longer running Android (so no Angry Birds)!
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Thinking of buying one of these. Is it a good alternative to the Apple TV 2? Is it as good or better? Can it get the same add ons etc. new to these devices and been trying to find an ATV2 but hard to come by.
I've not used Apple TV 2, but if you are looking for some hardware to put XBMC on then I imagine that they are pretty equivalent: small hardware, similar specs, low power consumption, few connections etc. The remote is different: the Apple TV remote has about 7 buttons whereas the Sumvision Cyclone Nano comes with a remote that has a full keyboard and a Wii-style mouse pointer (which is great!)
XBMC runs really well on the Sumvision - faultless playback of 720p HD MKV videos stored on my home server streaming across my (wired) home network. I've only tested the YouTube add on to XBMC and not been able to get this to work, but this is not important to me.
The unit comes pre-installed with Android 2.3. I had a play around with this before I reflashed it to XBMC only, and its surprisingly usable. The web browser is excellent and Angry Birds, Cut The Rope and Fruit Ninja were all very playable with the mouse remote.
In summary I would definitely go for this box - there is an active community out there that are constantly releasing new ROMs with increased functionality and stability ... and you don't have to give any more money to Apple!
Hope that helps. :good:
kingstevo said:
I've not used Apple TV 2, but if you are looking for some hardware to put XBMC on then I imagine that they are pretty equivalent: small hardware, similar specs, low power consumption, few connections etc. The remote is different: the Apple TV remote has about 7 buttons whereas the Sumvision Cyclone Nano comes with a remote that has a full keyboard and a Wii-style mouse pointer (which is great!)
XBMC runs really well on the Sumvision - faultless playback of 720p HD MKV videos stored on my home server streaming across my (wired) home network. I've only tested the YouTube add on to XBMC and not been able to get this to work, but this is not important to me.
The unit comes pre-installed with Android 2.3. I had a play around with this before I reflashed it to XBMC only, and its surprisingly usable. The web browser is excellent and Angry Birds, Cut The Rope and Fruit Ninja were all very playable with the mouse remote.
In summary I would definitely go for this box - there is an active community out there that are constantly releasing new ROMs with increased functionality and stability ... and you don't have to give any more money to Apple!
Hope that helps. :good:
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Thanks for that, I ordered one last night from ebuyer for 70 quid which is a better price than the atv2 and I would not use the apple features. I only want the xbmc stuff so will put the Linux xbmc from pivos as you suggest. Looks a very interesting box and so much cheaper than buying a smart tv. Some of the add ons look great too. I like messing too so should be fun lol.
£70?! Good price. Hope you enjoy using it. The Pivos forums are a great place to start for help and tips.
Wouldn't it be better to install the openelec xbmcrun rather than the pivos rom because (Im assuming) the openelec would be more compatible with xbmc addons
There is no specific OpenElec build for the Pivos/Sumvision Nano, so they will not be optimised to the specific chipset. The Pivos ROM development is ongoing so I would have thought the compatibility with add ons will improve.
As an aside, I just tried the CollegeHumor add on using the Sumvision Nano box with the Pivos Linux XBMC ROM and it works perfectly.
After using it a few days I can see this will just keep getting better with future software releases since its in beta at the moment. It works well when it's working. It freezes when it hits a dead link but a quick restart sorts it. Can't go wrong for the money. I am sure a media pc will be better but will also cost much more.
I've tried everything now, to get xbmc linux installed on this box.
The latest Pivos beta gives a status 7 error on flashing, and the beta before that one (the august release) gives a black screen on boot.
What's the secret to installing the firmware?
Tillertow said:
I've tried everything now, to get xbmc linux installed on this box.
The latest Pivos beta gives a status 7 error on flashing, and the beta before that one (the august release) gives a black screen on boot.
What's the secret to installing the firmware?
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I have the same status 7 error on my sumvision box too. Can anyone confirm which build works? My box is the 1gig model, not sure if that makes a difference.
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I have the same status 7 error on my sumvision box too. Can anyone confirm which build works? My box is the 1gig model, not sure if that makes a difference.
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Mine is the 1gb model too, and i was actually considering if that was the problem myself.
It seems very likely
I pretty much tried everything now, and will probably return it to the seller, even though it'll cost me 18£ in shipping costs.
The seller did state that the box was the 512mb version, despite it being the 1gb version.
Tillertow said:
Mine is the 1gb model too, and i was actually considering if that was the problem myself.
It seems very likely
I pretty much tried everything now, and will probably return it to the seller, even though it'll cost me 18£ in shipping costs.
The seller did state that the box was the 512mb version, despite it being the 1gb version.
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I also have the 1GB version and have been unsuccessful in installing the xbmc linux version. I get the same error code too.
There's a link on the sumvision website to a xbmc apk which I'm going to try out now. I think it's an android version and not a linux version though (link:http://www.sum-vision.co.uk/productinfo/nano/nano_support.asp)
Hi guys
The 1 gig model uses different firmware than the 512mb models, so the xbmc linux version will not work at the moment, pivos are the main guys who bring the linux version out, so i guess we will have to wait untill they release one compatable with the 1 gig version (somone may correct me on this), but i dont think pivos have a 1gig xios bo out there yet..
As far as i know the 1gig model is M3 version, whilst the 512mb are the M1 version.
Must admit tho, i have xbmc apk version running on my new 1gig nano, and its has quick as the linux version,
Will be rapid tho when linux xbmc can be applied to it.
Hope that helps
I tried installed the Linux XBMC on my 512mb Nano which works perfectly however I cant select WIFI in the system settings. Has anyone got it working or has the driver not been installed with the firmware?
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Hi All
Updated...
I have flashed the Sumvision Nano Slim + M3 1GB version with the Linux XBMC...
I can confirm... it is working.. along with the remote...and all the other things.
It is simply just a XBMC and nothing else.
I will however state, that playback over a 1gb Netowrk...from a NAS... on full 1080p converted files from Blu-ray (using Blu-ray to MKV tools) ...it has the same struggles as my Media Centre does.
It is still struggling...and every now and again.. it shudders the picture.
However, before someone points at the NAS....or network... I have a Sumvision Cyclone HD2 ...and this plays the same file... 100% perfect with zero issues over the same network
I have tested the Media Centre PC with the file local...and even tried a Mac Mini with its i7 and Intel 4000 to play the same file... I had CPU of 5-10%...and still shuddered...
Again... playback on the HD2 Cyclone.. 100% every time.
I can say.. the NANO... with the Linux rom....and just XBMC...may well suit 9/10 of you... but if you are after the perfect playback...then HD2...(as I haven't come across something it cannot handle)
The only issue...is the archaic and Windows 3.1 look to the Menu and Gui of the HD2.
If someone had a Firmware that would Make the HD2 look better.... it would be the perfect box.
The Nano falls short...and could be down to it just not being "man enough" to do the hard work on the 1080p 12 GB mkv over the network.
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Hi All
Updated...
I have flashed the Sumvision Nano Slim + M3 1GB version with the Linux XBMC...
I can confirm... it is working.. along with the remote...and all the other things.
It is simply just a XBMC and nothing else.
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So what rom did you use or what modifications did you make? Any chance you could give us some more info on how you managed to get bare XBMC on Cyclone Nano 1GB, I've tried for hours but can't get it to install so any info you have would be greatly appreciated!
a bit late i think but google is your best friend.
Try searching for xbmchub sumvision and you should find all the relevant info there to upgrade your android to the latest version before you try to flash the linux xbmc to the sumvision cyclone nano + (both M1 & M3 devices).
I myself just got one and had it updated and xbmc linux installed in less than 30 mins. I am now watching life of PI in hd with no stuttering or lagging and full screen.. Sweet
XBMC Linux port for Sumvision Nano Slim Mx Dual core?
Does anyone know the status of the Linux port of XBMC on the Mx boxes (not the M1 or M3) but the Mx Dual Core?
I really want to get away from a slow version of XBMC for android and flash the box with linux.
Anyone that can point me in the direction of a linux only for this boxinstead of android so I can download and install xbmc for linuxalso would be helpful... Anyone?
bricked nano 2 slim 1gb
hi
i new to all this linux.. i installed linux frodo 12.2 o my nano slim with hardware checks removed and now its just stuck on black screen cant get into recovery or anything..
i used ccadi m1 nightly build with hardware removed
used m1 version as im sure i have a m1 box
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Hi Guys,
as I'm thinking of getting a new phone sooner or later, I was thinking how to use my Atrix and my Multimedia-Dock later on.
I never used the Lapdock mode or HDMI mirroring, but I bought the multimedia dock because it was really cheap and I can use my Atrix as a digital clock also.
So please forgive me if I'm asking questions that only work with the lapdock mode
My idea is:
I want to use the Atrix as a media-station for music (on storage and streaming).
As the multimedia dock as a 3,5mm line-out, I thought this might work. I'm on MIUI V5 with JB right now and just plugging in something in the 3,5mm line-out won't let me listen to any music, as I guess this line-out only works in lapdock-mode, because it will get the audio signal from HDMI (?).
I want to know if this might work with any rom that supports lapdock, because for the functions I want, I don't need the newest Android with the latest features.
Another function that would be awesome is to pair the Atrix via Bluetooth with other devices so the Atrix can play music via BT from other devices. Is this possible, too?
Like: Music on new phone --> BT --> Atrix connected to speakers plays music.
If there are any threats like this already, I'm really sorry, but a quick search didn't give me any results
Thanks!
P.s.: Can I put USB-storage on the multimedia dock when the Atrix is in lapdock mdoe?
Indeed, you need to go back to gb or atrics to fully use the hd dock.
You can connect any pendrive to those usb, phone will mount them.
Not sure about bt. Guess is possible
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Indeed, you need to go back to gb or atrics to fully use the hd dock.
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Thanks for the quick reply! Going back to gb won't be the problem
Snap
I recently received back an Atrix that I purchased on behalf of a friend sometime ago. I also figured it could perhaps be of use at the mother-in-laws when my son is there. I have another account with xda though it has been so long since I used the forum to post that I could not remember my username! So I just clicked to log in via G+. Its been great seeing that such an old (at least in terms of android developement) device has still got some very good support and excellent contributers. Before my Nexus4 I had a Galaxy S and that got flashed regular from the great work that goes on here.
It didn't take much reading to work out that Atrics looked as if it would suit my needs best for some simple internet use and perhaps media viewing on the Bravia the phone will be hooked to. I am hoping I may also find an XBMC build that will be stable enough to enhance the system! So today I found the time to get the basic Atrics 2.0 up and running, One or two little bugs too work out but am sure they will have been covered already. Installed FlashFox browser to make sure flash works without any hassles and just completed a rom backup and upgrade of the kernel to 14-02-05. The difference is noticeable straight away Krystian, good work.
I'll try to keep up with my project and how it goes. How is your project working out muhski?
Thanks again to just about everyone within this forum who has posted, I narrowed initial problems down quickly due to the very useful guides and information
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So I set up everything up nicely using the atrics ROM. Due to the TV and setup at the mother in laws, using the stereo out on the dock was not viable. This forced me to roll back to Nottatrix4g for a quick fix of using the HDMI to pass sound as well as audio. As a result I have a nice portable setup which will reside at the mother in laws for my son to use and perhaps his grandad too. I kept the ROM install as slim as possible without removing any functionality that may be required if we take the system on holiday for example. I installed several addons in xbmc and went through each to check the ones that wouldn't work easily for example asking for an external player, (the ones that did work easily all diverted to mxplayer). I added both Firefox and dolphin for flash based browsing, a couple of the games he plays on my Nexus 4 and an emulator to play the games I still have from the NES. The emulator is tied into wiimote for an easier experience for him although I would have preferred a more manageable pad but since that's as good as free.
So the the real test will start tomorrow, my main concern would be the system recovering from any crashes but up to now with the exception of xbmc occasionally closing, I have only had one issue with Bluetooth and the mouse showing paired but not. I deleted the db and that resolved the issue which I was unable to replicate.
So my experience would be to tell you if a similar project was looked at, check your hardware and see how the audio can connect best. If you can only do audio with HDMI stay on 2.x.x ROM, if you can stereo from the dock into the TV by RCA's or an amplifier you can use atrics ROM or a 2.x.x based ROM. Other than this you shouldn't need to spend too long finding a good use to a redundant Atrix.
The xbmc version came from xbmcandroid as the official xbmc does no longer support tegra² chips. If your reading this regarding a newer phone then the official version may suit you better.
Thanks to everyone who has made this possible I will try and name everyone and their apps in a review of the system in the hands of the young and the old in a week or two!
G_or_Gazz said:
So I set up everything up nicely using the atrics ROM. Due to the TV and setup at the mother in laws, using the stereo out on the dock was not viable. This forced me to roll back to Nottatrix4g for a quick fix of using the HDMI to pass sound as well as audio. As a result I have a nice portable setup which will reside at the mother in laws for my son to use and perhaps his grandad too. I kept the ROM install as slim as possible without removing any functionality that may be required if we take the system on holiday for example. I installed several addons in xbmc and went through each to check the ones that wouldn't work easily for example asking for an external player, (the ones that did work easily all diverted to mxplayer). I added both Firefox and dolphin for flash based browsing, a couple of the games he plays on my Nexus 4 and an emulator to play the games I still have from the NES. The emulator is tied into wiimote for an easier experience for him although I would have preferred a more manageable pad but since that's as good as free.
So the the real test will start tomorrow, my main concern would be the system recovering from any crashes but up to now with the exception of xbmc occasionally closing, I have only had one issue with Bluetooth and the mouse showing paired but not. I deleted the db and that resolved the issue which I was unable to replicate.
So my experience would be to tell you if a similar project was looked at, check your hardware and see how the audio can connect best. If you can only do audio with HDMI stay on 2.x.x ROM, if you can stereo from the dock into the TV by RCA's or an amplifier you can use atrics ROM or a 2.x.x based ROM. Other than this you shouldn't need to spend too long finding a good use to a redundant Atrix.
The xbmc version came from xbmcandroid as the official xbmc does no longer support tegra² chips. If your reading this regarding a newer phone then the official version may suit you better.
Thanks to everyone who has made this possible I will try and name everyone and their apps in a review of the system in the hands of the young and the old in a week or two!
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Did you ever get around to making the list of applications used in your media center build?
Also, does the remote control work with it?
Hello Guys,
I have bought a Dell Latitude t02g Table. The specs looks great - Windows 7 Pro - 1.5ghz atom processor, 2 GB Ram, 64GB SSD.
I think the specs are great but its just too damn sluggish when i run facebook or any flash games on it. very unresponsive on normal browsing.
I think this tablet can be great on Google Android x86 platform but After doing a lot of research - I see that people have installed LUBUNTU on it or windows 8 on it and are in a compromised situation. Where Windows 8 has blue screens and etc and moving on Lubuntu, has limited the functionality of he hardware graphics and rotations.
So much money paid for a device that promises a lot and so much disappointment .
I just wish if we could have a forum for this device where the XDA Team can make something super for this device - maybe an android port over that fully works and makes teh tablet smooth like other tablets.
Do you think there is something already out there that has fixed the tablet and makes it shine like a star as advertised? or will there be further enhancements on this and i can wait for it?
Or should i just sell it off for literally peanuts and forget about it
Any help/ hints would be great.
Thanks
AJ
delldell latitude 10 st2
I also wanted to know if for the dell latitude 10 st2 there was solution?
Try the latest windows. That's what I did. To make good use out of it. I installed Kodi n hooked it up to my TV via HDMI worked well. N then sold after a few weeks. Let me know how it goes
There's a fork of android for x86 architecture (http://www.android-x86.org/ ). Some year or two ago I tried few of provided builds but with mixed success. The issues is that bundled drivers are either generic and performance is bad, or different builds have different modules working ( like WiFi but no sound or sound but no WiFi)
It's not that difficult to get two kernel .config files from two most "working" builds and merge them together and build a new kernel, but the process itself is very time consuming (you have to compare files option by option manually, automerge is not an option in this case)
Builds were tegav2, asus_laptop and eeepc
Looks like http://www.android-x86.org/ project moved quite far since that time so maybe you want to give it a try. It's rather brick-safe and you can always go back to Windows/Linux.
Speaking of which, right now my ST has Win10 installed, but performance is bad. I'm thinking of installing clean ubuntu (from Minimal CD) with i3 WM to get maximum out of that hardware. On other laptop with similar specs such setup looks very promising
Hey,
I was thinking about an Android box thingy and there are many cheap options.
I would like to play around with some emulators (PPSSPP included) with a USB controller I have and watch some anime ^^ I'd also not like to spend in excess of ~$35 (max $45)
Any good cheap boxes that can do that? Preferably that support Lolipop since I love its UI.
I've seen ones with Amlogic S802,812 and 912 CPUs and RK3188 and 3368 CPUs.
Which one is decent? eBay links would be appreciated ^^ Thanks! (OpenGL ES3 support would also be nice.)
RK3188 drives my LighInTheBox mk809iv. It's got 2GB RAM, 8GB EMMC, a full sized USB 2 port, hdmi, microSDXC port, runs KitKat 4.4, comes with Kodi pre-installed. I rooted it with Kingoroot.com, so that I could run a vnc server on it. I remote control it with my phone which running the free Valence app, or sometimes I remote it with Screen Sharing on my Mac. It plays nicely, and I get decent enough Wifi speeds. It's run everything I have thrown at it. A quick search for mk809iv will bring up a whole lot of these devices, even some with 16gb EMMC. Some will arrive pre-rooted, others will not. Look for Realtek Wifi for best compatibility if you intend to flash it (which requires a PC). It is fun to play with, but looking back on the experience, I'd rather have had a small Android phone with MHL/hdmi-output, as it would have been much easier to set up if there was a screen on the device itself. Just a thought. Used Galaxy s3 handsets are getting cheap enough now, with the same functionality. Cheers!
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glenesis said:
RK3188 drives my LighInTheBox mk809iv. It's got 2GB RAM, 8GB EMMC, a full sized USB 2 port, hdmi, microSDXC port, runs KitKat 4.4, comes with Kodi pre-installed. I rooted it with Kingoroot.com, so that I could run a vnc server on it. I remote control it with my phone which running the free Valence app, or sometimes I remote it with Screen Sharing on my Mac. It plays nicely, and I get decent enough Wifi speeds. It's run everything I have thrown at it. A quick search for mk809iv will bring up a whole lot of these devices, even some with 16gb EMMC. Some will arrive pre-rooted, others will not. Look for Realtek Wifi for best compatibility if you intend to flash it (which requires a PC). It is fun to play with, but looking back on the experience, I'd rather have had a small Android phone with MHL/hdmi-output, as it would have been much easier to set up if there was a screen on the device itself. Just a thought. Used Galaxy s3 handsets are getting cheap enough now, with the same functionality. Cheers!
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Thanks anyway! ^^ I got a $34 RK3368 with 2GB RAM/16GB Flash off eBay since they had sale! ^^ My Nexus 7 sadly doesn't support MHL/HDMI
KawaiiAurora said:
Thanks anyway! ^^ I got a $34 RK3368 with 2GB RAM/16GB Flash off eBay since they had sale! ^^ My Nexus 7 sadly doesn't support MHL/HDMI
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Congratats! They look awesome! I wish everything supported MHL or just HDMI already.
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Congratats! They look awesome! I wish everything supported MHL or just HDMI already.
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Yep! Any suggestions regarding TV apps, websites with TV shows, forums for TV boxes and input devices? I don't really think the bundled remote would be something I'd wanna use. I've seen wireless small keyboards with trackpads, do you know anything about them?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/201366333584
KawaiiAurora said:
Yep! Any suggestions regarding TV apps, websites with TV shows, forums for TV boxes and input devices? I don't really think the bundled remote would be something I'd wanna use. I've seen wireless small keyboards with trackpads, do you know anything about them?
http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/201366333584
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The forum I use for my Android devices is usually XDA, right here.
I used a USB keyboard and a mouse to set mine up.
For the record, I rooted my MK809 IV, which has an rk3188 SOC running KitKat 4.4, with Kingo Root, to allow me to run a VNC server, because I use a free Android app called Valence on my phone as a wifi trackpad/mouse and use my phone's keyboard to type on the Android TV. Root allows me to use the free RemoDroid app to control my Android TV from my phone or tablets from anywhere in my house.
Kodi comes on mine, and it's a free app in the Play Store anyway. I tried to set it up last April, but it kept crashing. If you are into that sort of thing, it is a very capable media server for sure.
For playing local files, I think MX Player is the champion app.
I ultimately bought a Logitech k700 keyboard with built-in trackpad to use with mine - I purchased it refurbished on a Newegg special for fifteen dollars! I take that keyboard everywhere with me. I love it. I prefer to use an actual mouse, but since I bought the k700, I have not missed mice enough to actually plug one in. I like it because it is nearly full-sized, but still compact, and it comes already set up to use a single USB wireless dongle. Range has been great, and after almost a year I am still on the first set of batteries.
Just today I was looking into purchasing the remote that came with your TV box, so please, let me know if you like it.
I bought a Hubman USB 2.0 hub in case I need more ports. It seemed like a good idea to have it, but I have not actually plugged it into the Android stick yet. I'm sure it will support a mouse, keyboard & usb thumb-drive just fine.
I don't want to go too far off-topic, so if it's okay with you, I'll pm you a list of apps I use for video. Nothing seems to slow down my aging rk3188 quad. Your rk3368 octa-core is going to be fantastic! Would you please post a link to the auction? Even if the auction is closed, I'd love to take a look at the device. The price you paid is unbelieveable!
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glenesis said:
The forum I use for my Android devices is usually XDA, right here.
I used a USB keyboard and a mouse to set mine up.
For the record, I rooted my MK809 IV, which has an rk3188 SOC running KitKat 4.4, with Kingo Root, to allow me to run a VNC server, because I use a free Android app called Valence on my phone as a wifi trackpad/mouse and use my phone's keyboard to type on the Android TV. Root allows me to use the free RemoDroid app to control my Android TV from my phone or tablets from anywhere in my house.
Kodi comes on mine, and it's a free app in the Play Store anyway. I tried to set it up last April, but it kept crashing. If you are into that sort of thing, it is a very capable media server for sure.
For playing local files, I think MX Player is the champion app.
I ultimately bought a Logitech k700 keyboard with built-in trackpad to use with mine - I purchased it refurbished on a Newegg special for fifteen dollars! I take that keyboard everywhere with me. I love it. I prefer to use an actual mouse, but since I bought the k700, I have not missed mice enough to actually plug one in. I like it because it is nearly full-sized, but still compact, and it comes already set up to use a single USB wireless dongle. Range has been great, and after almost a year I am still on the first set of batteries.
Just today I was looking into purchasing the remote that came with your TV box, so please, let me know if you like it.
I bought a Hubman USB 2.0 hub in case I need more ports. It seemed like a good idea to have it, but I have not actually plugged it into the Android stick yet. I'm sure it will support a mouse, keyboard & usb thumb-drive just fine.
I don't want to go too far off-topic, so if it's okay with you, I'll pm you a list of apps I use for video. Nothing seems to slow down my aging rk3188 quad. Your rk3368 octa-core is going to be fantastic! Would you please post a link to the auction? Even if the auction is closed, I'd love to take a look at the device. The price you paid is unbelieveable!
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Now it's $40 : http://www.ebay.com/itm/262241520176?ul_noapp=true
This one is $37 : http://www.ebay.com/itm/RK3368-2G-16G-Octa-Core-Smart-TV-BOX-KODI-Fully-XBMC-Loaded-Android5-1-Lollipop-/172059715005?hash=item280f8ee5bd:g:mt0AAOSwGotWlLtG
China gadgets also has firmware updates for it! ^^
Thanks, I'd love a list of apps!
Thanks for the links! It's insane that we can buy an 8-core computer for forty bucks. So sorry that I haven't checked in for a while.
I haven't really been watching TV or movies lately. When I've had free downtime, I've been playing a roll-playing game that's called Skydoms. I didn't think I'd get hooked on it, but then I did.
How is that box working out for you?
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I'm looking to get an Android TV device and I am overwhelmed with options. I want something that is fully unlockable with an active development community. What originally got me interested was the Amazon Fire TV but after reading up it seems the new units are no longer rootable/unlockable. That lead me down the path to other devices. I think I've settled on the AMLogic based devices (if there are other suggestion I'm open). It looks like there are basically 3.
S905 - Older chip and stuck with Android 5 roms
S905x - Newer with 4k but performance is not as good at the S905. More dev/roms available
S912 - 8 core. Has DVB S2/T2 support (not sure what that does for me though) Does not seem to be a lot of dev for this. Only one thread I saw.
Based on these assumptions I'm leaning toward a X96 - S905x 2GB/16GB model for $42.99.
Also. Do the non Amazon devices support Amazon video? My current chromecast's do not and that is one reason for the upgrade.
I am in a similat boot here
Decided on the X96 because I found the page for the firmware updates before I found a link to buy the box LOL
Apart from the missing BT a great box considering the usual limitations.
Amazon video only works on Amazon devices AFAIK but I don't use it.
Same story for Android TV, great hype about it but I think it is just a crippled launcher with really limited content showing up - mainly Youtube and Google but nothing else.
The S912 seems to be the affordable alternative if you need BT and a bit more computing power for games but S905D boxes are slowly turning up.
Same for devices running on Android7 and offering up to 3GB/32GB.
But Android7 for TV boxes is in an early beta to say it nice with a lot of bugs and half cooked menu structures - better to wait a bit longer if you ask me.
And since the hardware for these boxes is literally identical within the families it comes down to personal preference and what can be modded or not.
Personally I am starting to think that despite the huge price tag the Shield is still the best option in terms of quality, hardware and support.
DVB is for terrestial and satellite TV.
Thanks. I did not realize there was no BT on the S905x boxes. My only concern there is I was planning to use a wireless BT keyboard with it.
Almost all wireless keyboards that come with a dongle will work, for example the Logitech and MS ones, same for the dirt cheap and tiny touchpad keyboards you get on Ebay.
BT is only a problem if you need it for game controllers, weather stations or to pair some speakers to it.
I see. I went ahead and ordered a X96 that included a mini keyboard last night. I figure for $47.98, including shipping, what the heck right? I'll have a cheap new toy to play with.
Once you played enough you will start playing even more when you try different custom roms
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Hello guys,
I bought T95Z plus Allwinner H618 android tv box! It comes with Android 12 installed.
However, the simplest example is Netflix, even the Exxen application has to be operated with a mouse. Can't install the application that is on the TV and my control time with the remote.
There is a rom series similar to the television systems found on televisions. I want to be able to download all kinds of TV applications and manage them with the remote.
There is no chance of using it with that mouse. I can't understand why they are pushing so hard.
Do you know any compatible ROM, firmware? What can be used?
Or do android TV Boxes not work as compatible as televisions?
Some of these boxes come with a little backlit keyboard that has a mouse touchpad dead center of controller. Ive owned a few of these, and initially the build quality wasnt so good, and/or they were prone to failure. Now, however, quality is much better and they are quite handy to use: HERE is an example of one. You may also want to try out Kodi.