Hi. Long time lurker, first time poster.

I've been using the Q5ii emmc for the last 3-4 years. Just got a new Q30. Maybe someone can help me with the following.


- I'm connected via ethernet so I usually turn off the wifi on the box (as recommended in the manual). With the Q30, when I switch off the box for the night and turn it on again the next morning, the wifi turns itself on automatically. Is there a way to keep the wifi off? The Q5ii wifi stayed off even when the box is switched off and on again.

- The Q30 came preinstalled with FB, Skype and Kodi (among others). I uninstalled them but they reinstalled themselves immediately after. Is there a way to permanently uninstall them? Without rooting.

Thanks.

q5ii emmc was good, wasn't it?
is it still working?

your choice of a new box...
how did u come to the decision to buy q30?
where did u buy it, price?
this box is a cost reduced version of the Q5pro.
very much the same except the box casing... same hisilicon chipset 2/8gb, android7, similar firmware.
only thing that may be less good is this model is not being sold widely.
which means support and firmware updates may not as good as q5pro or q10pro.

your questions...
.. yes, it auto connects wifi as well... i think it is firmware feature, need manual disable; but no worry, ethernet takes precedence over wifi.
.. no, u cannot remove those apps - embedded in firmware... these are requested by the major distributor(s) in europe.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 6 2018, 11:49 AM

Thanks for replying.

The Q5ii emmc was a great box. I have two, both still running fine. Because of its low ram/rom, I run minimal apps on it and uninstalled those that I didn't need. Clearing cache and unnecessary data often helps. Terrarium TV still works very well on it until now.

My decision to get the Q30? I'm a retired uncle with a budget
I got it on Lazada at RM351 (RM371 with a RM20 discount code). Local seller, fast delivery. The Q5 Pro was marked at RM 469 at the time.

The Q30 has a scaled down SoC vs the the Q5 Pro (Hi3798M vs Hi3798C), Don't know the real difference though. It also has a lower spec GPU against the Q5 Pro from what I read (Mali 450 vs Mali 720) but I don't mind. Also, I only use a 2.1 soundbar so am not too particular about the audio capabilities.

Yeah, looks like I may be the only Q30 user around but no worries As for firmware, I updated it when I got the box, It's now on 2.0.4 20170517. The OTA function works great. Himediatech has released a latest FW 2.0.5 dated 11 Oct 2017 but I'm gonna wait a while.

All other functions are similar to Q5/Q10 Pro so I hope to learn from users of these 2 boxes.

Cheers

q30 storage is not much more than q5ii...
and u got those "mandatory" apps there.
so, u will have to do the same - not too many apps, remove, clean, etc.
probably duwan too many addons on kodi.
smaller apps, not a problem.
i hv a q5ii emmc... coming 6 years... still working good, just a few small apps.

the hardware diff between the chipset variants... i also dunno the details.
but i know q30 has the same imprex2 engine, should do playback very well, incl 4k bd menu, like its brothers.

if u can get firmwares easily, it's fine.
saving $ is surely impt!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jan 6 2018, 02:00 PM

what is direct upgrade for q16 ?

also I need to find alternative to kodi T_T

what do u mean by "direct upgrade"?

anything better ? I mean, it's 3 years old now.

SPMC

Me thinks he means like a hardware successor or senior... Like how the Q10 Pro is to its little bro.

Q16 is android 4.4.2, no more updates.

it has been a great box, i am still using it.

but after 3-4 years, yes, time to get a new one.

coming from q16, there is only 1 box to upgrade to - Q10pro - 2/16gb, android7.

anything else will not be an upgrade.

From Android 6 onwards, there is the feature to format the external SD card as internal storage. Just wanted to check, has any Q5/Q10 pro users been able to do this?

I got Q10 pro to compliment my AC Ryan HDR, but not really tapping much of its potential... Havent even hook it to the AVR yet.

Any apps that I should install on it?

Been using Q5 for many months. What you guys normally use for ?

I found it have limited usage. (Maybe me only).

99% only use for YouTube. Others,
1) apps like movie apps doesn't optimize for it and run buffering.
2) kodi, most of the movie is low quality. Buffering. No source.
3) setup kodi use on server media, not smooth, poor UI, poor organize .

I.use q10 for bluray movies and youtube only.

Sorry to say but all above sounds like user error. I can confirm that I and couple others definitely experience the exact opposite of all the issues reported. What you need to do is actually first understand what Kodi as a software is and it's vast capabilities. Kodi... Poor UI?? Nah, no other media center or player even comes close to its UI and customization options. While you may benefit from being spoonfed exactly how to go about it, I strongly suggest you look up the Kodi dedicated thread and start learning from page one. Kodi may not be the best on HiMedia devices, but it's usable. Thank me later.

Bluray movie?

You mean add on in kodi?

torrent. every movie about 35-50gb

if u will answer my questions below, i will comment more, give u some tips and directions:

.. what broadband speed r u on?
.. what did u wanted to do with the box when u bought it?
.. do u hv anyone who can assist u about such android boxes and apps?
.. have you been reading the numerous threads on online apps, kodi, etc.?

1) I don't have much experience on kodi and didn't go in more deep on it after I try to organize my media in it. And while try to streaming my media, it buffering or jerking a lot. It is only 1080p source. I believe probably need some tweaking on the player to solve it.

Since I have another player running without problem on the media, I never pursuit further the problem on kodi. UI is wan of it that I don't like. ( initial setup) I compare with my old player.

2) about add on kodi, yes, movie list are complete and long. But quality is not 1080p but 720 and below. Searching for source and available is not always have. Limited. And most pain in the ass is buffering. I can download the whole HD movie in 30min and the movie still buffering in 20min in kodi. So switch off the HImedia and watch the download movie is better. I thought is the kodi problem. But confirm with 2 apps. Same problem.

3) I m using maxis 15 or 20mb broadband with gigabit network. Streaming speed is confirm no problem on broadband and network.

4) which leave me not much usage on the box currently. Only fire up for YouTube. For better experience on movie, use my old player. That also leave me to wonder what others people use on the box. And why I have to get an expensive box with such limited usage.

5) I don't have anybody to assist but here and online how to setup, add on, etc. Probably I need to read more on kodi.

i am interested in the bolded part:

And most pain in the ass is buffering. I can download the whole HD movie in 30min and the movie still buffering in 20min in kodi. So switch off the HImedia and watch the download movie is better. I thought is the kodi problem. But confirm with 2 apps.

can u clarify.. buffering with kodi or with other apps? "2 apps"... which other app?
"download in 30min... still buffering in kodi..." - u mean u download in kodi and it buffers when u play in kodi?
or u meanu can download separate in 30min, then playaback... while it takes forever for same video to play online in kodi?
what addon u use for movies?
what player or app do u use when u playback hdd with usb drive?

i need to know what u r doing right n wrong b4 i can help u.
and relax, this "buffering" thing in kodi... i think it's some setting u havent got it right.

Here normally what I do.

1) go into kodi, go to add on covenant and look for movie. Found it, than wait for available source. Than choose the HD 1080p. But most of the time will drop to 720 or lower. Even that, it will buffering and wait......

2) that frustrated me. So use my iPad, go into my nas, look for the same movie and download. While kodi still play and buffer. Once the download is complete, off the HImedia, and play the old player stream from the nas.

3) the old player is mede8er med1000x3d network to nas. It have internal hdd. 99.9% is run on network.

3) HImedia have another 2 apps which is HD player and hdmovie (if not mistaken). It is for android phone. It running in buffer too. Which the hdmovie setup time, did pop up a window said, this devise not optimise for this apps. Which I don't care and try on it. So I guess it is not the kodi problem. But optimise the HImedia.