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Maxram
post Feb 10 2017, 09:14 AM

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Hi all,

My friend gave away his Himedia Q6II emmc to me after upgrade. I was try to install Kodi via playstore but can't becauses it stated the Android version not supported. I would like to check:

1) What is the latest firmware for the Q6II and how to download it? I have search but found many version, not sure which is correct one.
2) How to install Kodi?

So far, able to play all movie save in HD. Most online viewing apps don't work, Mango TV partially

Thanks in advance
Maxram
post Feb 10 2017, 09:52 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 10 2017, 09:44 AM)
1. No idea. However, what's your current android version? Higher or lower than 5.0?

2. Can download the apk file from Kodi downloads page. Version 17 for Android 5.0 and above.. Version 16.1 for lower android versions.
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The android version is 4.2.2 (build number HMD-1.0.6 2014-05-03.212536)

or can I upgrade the android version with firmware upgrade first.

Thanks in advance
Maxram
post Feb 10 2017, 10:11 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 10 2017, 10:07 AM)
4.2.2 cannot install kodi17.
Stay with 16.1.
I doubt there is firmware to upgrade to android5 for this box.
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ok, then I will download the Kodi 16.1 Jarvis, under Arm.
Maxram
post Feb 10 2017, 10:15 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 10 2017, 10:11 AM)
Yeah, check around and if there's an official update? Update first. Else, no updates as AVFAN mentioned, then have to stick to the current firmware.

Kodi v16.1 direct download.
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Thanks for the advice.

Since most of the installed apps originally installed not working, I guess I will give it a clean up and uninstall them, to free up the memory.

Maxram
post Feb 10 2017, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 10 2017, 10:29 AM)
This box 4.2.2 is old, i think at least 4 years.
Dont expect it to work wonders.
Thats why yr friend upgraded. biggrin.gif
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Noted. FOC, worth to try.

If not working, will check out new box. biggrin.gif

Maxram
post Feb 11 2017, 04:01 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 10 2017, 11:16 AM)
Yes, it will the best way to get first experience, learn the basics.
Thats the kind of box i had as a first!

I think it is a 2/8gb emmc.
You will find it a bit slow but it will work for the most part.
If u find kodi not working well, check the memory... may be too small to do much.
Usb playback should be ok incl hd audio if the firmware is the last one.
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Cleaned up by removing unwanted apps, install kodi 16. Surprise, surprise, this old box works. Manage to watch 1 movie and 1 TV drama smoothly in kodi. I'm amazed, learning more about what Android box can do. So far, no issue on movies in HDDs but not 4k or those extreme stuffs. Wonder what more apps to add.

Unfortunately, no Bluetooth, can't use wireless hp. Might add Bluetooth transmitter. Or any suggestion? Is welcome

Himedia box age well


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post Feb 11 2017, 10:26 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 11 2017, 05:48 PM)
Not sure if it works with HiControl app...

Install the app to your phone...the box can "reverse cast" video and audio to your phone...but android phone only...then you can try hp & bt...just temp suggestions...
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Thanks for all the feedback sifu. Start reading this forum and the kodi too.

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