for chinese (mandarin, not cantonese) stuff, himedia players are good.

the q series been around for a few years.

i have not used a q1 before but it should do.

however, it is always better to buy the more popular models so that it is easier to find firmware updates and have forums where users share tips and other info.

i believe over the last 1 yr, q5iii, q16 and h8 octa are more popular but they could cost a bit more.

do ask your seller.

I got Himedia H7 from taobao, it is in chinese firmware. Found out that H7 firmware is for chinese market and Google Playstore cannot be install.

Anybody know if I can install English firmware on H7 so that I can use Google?

all himedia players direct from china cannot do google, youtube or playstore - google banned in china.

however, there are google patches you can install to get them working.

which is why it is impt to buy popular models and from reliable local sellers where you can get them.

i do not know if you can find the right patch online anywhere.

last resort, you can try contacting local sellers and see if they are willing to help you.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Dec 2 2015, 03:03 PM

Thanks. Should have bought H8 instead.

Yup and local. Download apps & sideload onto the box.

Hi guys. Bought a wrong remote control mouse for ny tv box. Anyone keen to get it?

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3772824&hl=

This post has been edited by Tainted: Dec 2 2015, 11:21 PM

hi guys, i need help with my q5 II firemware update. after it update it can't detect my 2TB HDD anymore. previously it can be detected. any ideas?

This post has been edited by bruce07: Dec 13 2015, 10:56 AM

Same file system on the HD as last time? Perhaps the external HD wasn't dismounted properly and needs a disk check. Use a PC.. Last resort, backup contents on the HD & reformat. All still fails, then redo the firmware update on the box & or factory reset..

Hi all, thinking of getting q5.... But is there really different models q5 ii and q5 iii and q5 iv ?

Is there difference?

This post has been edited by thingamagic: Dec 13 2015, 05:54 PM

when u say "can't detect", u mean it does not show up in file manager?

does it show up in es file explorer?

can or cannot read another usb drive?

what firmware version u updated to?

did you update via online or usb drive?

if online, try to do a local update again with usb drive.

q5ii both emmc and non-emmc, now running on their respective frmwares versions 1.0.9.

yr last resort is to flash the unit with latest firmware but that will wipe all yr apps and data, need to reinstall everything. suggest u get help from yr seller first.

frankly, i doubt the device failed to read as it should read as long as you can start it up. more likely yr hdd is faulty - check that on another device or pc.

q5 is a very old model... maybe 3 yrs old.

q5ii, emmc and non-emmc are also old >2yrs, not selling anymore.

q5iii, in dual or quad core, also not selling anymore, i think.

q5iv - another name for q5iii quad core.

these versions progress over time and improve on chipset android versions as well as flash memory size. newer chipsets come with newer android versions and more memory allows you to do more - 3D, 4K, hd audio, bigger and more apps storage, etc.

android: version 4.1 jellybean->4.4 kitkat->5 lollipop->6 marsh mallow
chip: dual core->quad core->octa core
memory: 1gb/4gb->2gb/8gb->2gb/16gb

the q series use hisilicon chipsets. i have used them, v good hardware. at the top is q16, a quadcore 16gb. no stock locally, i believe.

current model is a new series h8 octa: rockchip 5.1, octa core, 1gb/8gb and 2gb/16gb.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Dec 13 2015, 07:36 PM

Hi,

Anyone want to buy my Himedia H8 Octacore 1GB RAM+8GB.
Bought at ccs221 in digital mall early Nov 2015 with receipt. Still got 11 month warranty.

Item include :
Original box
Remote Control
Himedia High Speed HDMI cable.
Original power adapter.
Purchase receipt.

Already update at ccs221 to new firmware.

**Player got scratch a bit at front.

Willing to let go RM250.

Reason to sell = Not interested in android box.

Can PM me or SMS/Wasap at 019-3316739 Jai.

TQ.

Is H600A II is Q3/5 model equivalent?
Any ways to make it able to install play store? With international firmware.

Thanks

i think it as old as and much like q5 - 1/4gb nand jellybean 4.x

but not as popular during its time.

if u already have int'l firmware, all you need is the right google patch for this model.

once u install it, you will get playstore, utube, google.

where to get, try yr old seller or other local sellers who may be able to help.

you probably won't find it on himedia or related sites - google is banned in china.

thanks bro for helping... i bought it directly from Taobao actually
so looking for the International compatible firmware now.. before that I am ok with that, cuz i can still use Kodi and watch content from MangoTV, recently most of the content in MangoTV seems blocked due to China IP restriction.

Any big bro can help me to find the firmware?

btw, I have another H7 (3rd Gen) in delivery now... that I need to source for the firmware also, heard that is same as H8 n the market...

mango is now a legit iptv in china, of course you will get geoblocked.
still, you can get some of the less popular lower grade stuff.

h7... think it is not sold locally.
if firmware same with h8 which is sold locally, you can check with local sellers or other users.

I see, that's the reason why I can't seem to access my MangoTV the other day - i'm using Q16. So the only way to watch it by using a China VPN? Don't think my unblock US works on it

china vpn will work better.
full access to vip, paying members in china only.

anyone have China VPN recommendation?

Hi..need your advise. which xmbc or kodi can run on himedia Q5 (Cortex A9 with single core)?

if not mistaken, this device is 1gb/4gb nand, android 4.0.

it is quite "old"; androids are old if >1 yr, very old if >2yrs.

the problem is not kodi version but the small memory.

less the os and other apps, there maybe be insufficient space for kodi.

it can work, even with latest isengard, but won't be able to more than a few small addons.

buffering may become a problem too.

older devices during their time can deal with small apps. even older xbmc versions were much smaller.

today, all apps got much bigger, same with kodi and the addons.



i have a unit like that too, can't do kodi as kodi is the largest app you can install.

but works good with other smaller apps and usb playback.



currently, best to buy min 2gb/16gb emmc.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Dec 27 2015, 05:52 PM