I am still new in this and trying to understand all this android tv box especially himedia. Was totally confused 2 month ago when trying to understand why it is as good as my HTPC if not better. After spending some time with it I think I got hang of it but not all. I think I would like to learn more and hopefully fully utilized its full potential.

I just bought a soundbar last sat and trying to connect it to my Q16 and see how it goes.

Nice.. It's a gradual process & one that hopefully gets better while meeting your requirements..

if yr q16 is the 2/16gb quadcore and not dualcore, it is a very good device.

it is among the best available at this time.

i have one in use for >1 yr now, totally happy with it.

just that you need time and effort, patience and probably some help to get it to work well.

androids have a lot more apps than pc, i believe.

Hi guys, is there any work around to watch iflix on Himedia q5 II non-eMMc? seems that the playstore claim that iflix is not compatible with this device. hmmmmmmm

I think mine is the quadcore. How to confirm? Yeah lots of time need to spend on it trying new stuff and optimizing it etc.

Btw, I tried that youtube for TV by one of the forummer suggestion and got it up working. However, there seem to be some black out at the bottom portion and can't seem to see the suggestion video etc. I use the latest version 1.3.x and not 1.2.x as per the link. Any help? Reason I took this option was previous youtube unable to scroll down because it was mean for mobile and not TV.

go to himedia launcher, settings.

(if using another launcher, press home on remote to get to himedia launcher.)

you will see model, android version, build (firmware).

if u see q16 four (in chinese), 4.4.2, 3.0.3, all is fine.

likely yr firmware is out of date.



not only you-tube - there are many apps/versions meant for phone, tablets, tv, pc, etc.

a combination of mouse and remote will always do the job.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 21 2016, 12:33 PM

OK confirm mine is Q16 quadcore and exactly what was written above on the firmware etc. I have attached a snap pic. Is this latest? Btw, my unit is confirmed bought from nicety as well. In fact if not mistake 2 unit and remote etc.


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yes, it's a quad.

firmware is 3 versions old.

talk to nicety.

Anybody can intro any addon or apk to watch chinese/korean/taiwan drama?

I try using dolphin browser to go to those flash site but unable to maneuver to video. I can watch on android phone but how to watch on himedia using browser?

thanks

try chrome

browser based ones are full of malware, hard to navigate, low quality.

use the apps, at least 2-3 are good, in full hd. u should have them by now, no?

Hi AVFAN,

Could you point to me which apps? I haven't try KODI yet cause can't see Chinese character and need a lot of work to find best addon. AZdrama in Kodi also not searchable.

Few days ago I notice a new apps was install automatically on my Himedia. Joys app marketplace or something. Is this normal?

Thanks

install kodi.
then need to download DK repo.
then install addon AzDrama from the DK repo.
done

this is their repo.
http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

but i dont know where to find the changelog.
own the late models Q3, unable to install new Kodi Jarvis, otherwise it will freeze and all.
have to reset and revert back to stock Kodi Helix.

i hate preinstalled software that cannot be updated.

Thanks for the link, it'll help some... Is your Q3 rooted or can it? You could then make a backup of the pre-installed version before removing and installing the latest KODI. Doing this still doesn't guarantee the compatibility issue will be resolved.. Worth a shot though.

well, i dont know if the new firmware comes with preinstalled newer Kodi version.
the late Kodi Helix is smooth, but the stock repo still pointed to Kodi Helix.
in newer Kodi version as Jarvis or Isengard can find the Food Network HD addon.

was cleaning up my old q5ii's...3yrs, 2.5yrs old.

both in working condition, no sweat.

i do not know if azdrama in kodi has improved but the last time i checked, very limited stuff. some have eng subs, though.



for those who can read some chinese and understand some mandarin, there is a wealth of stuff out there, mostly in HD. himedia boxes are geared towards these apps, most of them work very well. live tv (1,000 stations), live sports (chinese commentary), on demand new and old movies (chinese, korean, eng... but with chinese subs only), latest tv series (mostly in HD/superHD).

search for these apps if interested:

.. buding
.. vst
.. tvplus2.0
.. hdp
.. hdpfans

don't bother with imgtv and hitv - these have been geoblocked, no chance.

That's why I asked if the box is rooted or can be rooted... If so, then you can backup the current app, uninstall it, then install the latest KODI version.. If it runs well, then you keep it, else remove and reinstall the previously backed up KODI.

Yes, it appears the Food Network HD Addon can only be viewed from the latest KODI version.

Hey jAkUn, I believe this post addressed the issue?

yeah, but the main issue is, i'm stuck with the preinstalled Helix.
i try to google around, but I dont know how to remove the preinstalled one.
No matter how I delete,uninstall, clear data, and everything, after reboot, the preinstalled Kodi will still be there.
i believe this device already rooted, 4.2.2.