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.
Mattydaws said:
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)
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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
Hello, I am planning to buy an Android TV box soon, but I want to wait for the Amlogic S912 to come out, I plan to use it for 4k and think more graphical power can't hurt. I figure it will come with Android tv 6.0. Now here is where it gets tricky, I have read that sideloading was removed in Android 6.0.
If this is true, I haven't seen a whole lot of coverage on that, it's big news to me.
I'm wondering, if there is another way of doing the equivalent of sideloading on Android 6.0 and what are the pitfalls I should avoid when purchasing one of these boxes? I really want to be able to install stock android tv, I don't want the prepackaged software that comes with these cheap china boxes (my price range).
Is there a rule to follow for ensuring maximum compatibility with most of the android tv apps out of the box. I don't know if there's some cpu features that aren't included with certain chips, and if that's why the app compatibility issue happens. That'd just be my guess, but I don't know why there are app compatibility issues. This issue more than anything would really help in solving my dilemma.
If you are experienced in this I would really appreciate the advice. Search terms to look up would be very helpful.
Edit: I just found the Questions and Answers forum. Can a mod please move this there? Sorry for posting in the wrong section.
Hi all,
I'm fairly new to this TV box stuff and mine arrived with Android 4.4.2 sitting on kernel 3.10.33
Everything looks super outdated so I started doing some digging to see if there are new firmwares that can be installed but didn't find any reliable source for it. If anyone has info about this please share it with us. I also noticed there is a software running which Kodi sits on which I don't think is needed as Kodi can sit directly on Android without issues.
Thanks in advance
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Post the hardware specifications
Chance are there are compatible boxes out there where you can borrow a newer rom from.
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
hi please help i flashed wrong twrp recovery i think now my amlogic smartbox failed to boot in recovery mode and the main problem is my smartbox Encryption Unsuccessful Factory reset, when i click factory reset nothing happend please guide how to solve this
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Hi all!
First of all, respect for all those who manage to keep these Chinese toys alive.
I did some crap and I managed to kill my android box. I try my best to find a firmware that will bring it back to my life but I can't. Dead links, the vast majority, others blocked at 7%. Some just don't want to boot. However, I managed to install some images. I tested X5 Pro, AtvXperience (several versions) ... and a few more Russian images, even Mods. I also tried Chinese versions that do not work on my device. (It seems that this type of board exists under several brands and the vast majority are clones to clones - Chinese business).
Respect for the creators and for their special work, but on my device nothing compares to the original version.
On each version I tested, the live streaming is not at the quality of the original version. Sometimes frames are missing, sometimes the image shakes very fine. I tried different ways to configure it but it doesn't work the way it did at first. The closest to the truth were the Russian variants, but even those began to tremble (fine) after 10 -15 -20 minutes of operation, which did not happen before. (I use this device a lot for online streaming.) Also what I noticed is that none of the images I tested have a Chinese h265 codec.
I still want to rewrite the original image for this X96, even if it looks horrible. Maybe someone still has it saved somewhere. I can't wait to look .... I've been doing it for a week without success.
I would prefer an image though because with the upgrade package it doesn't work out for me.
If you no longer have the original image (the one with that hateful black ...), I am grateful if you would recommend me something that works as well as the original. Simple and good. A ... and one more thing ... 100% for Q5X V2.1 16483 OTT TV BOX 2/16 X96.
I use USB Burning Tool V2.2.0. Is there a difference between Erase Flash Normal and Erase All? What does the Whethear overwrite key option do? How good would it be to burn an image? Erase All mode? Normal? With Whether overwrite key marked? or without?
Thank you very much.
- I also recently tested the @aidanmacgregor version, which seems to be the most suitable so far. however, I encounter some problems with live streaming .. it's not smooth. In action images it shakes a little. Instead, 4k video on Youtube is really very good.