astrogo on q10pro has auto updated to 8.2.4.

working very well!


and for those who have trouble with ICDRAMA at Kodi, there are 2 (better) alternatives:

install rss player (mouse req'd):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...rssplayer&hl=en
use this link as source:
allrss.se/dramas

or direct apk (remote will do):
http://www.mediafire.com/file/885170z6yvrs...TV_100.apk/file



This post has been edited by AVFAN: Aug 23 2018, 02:09 AM

ethernet or lan cable always best.

u can install ookla speedtest app to test both.

but there are some are apps that work only with wifi, e.g. unifi playtv.

and check yr cable. cat 5 isn't so good; 5e, 6, 7 - good.

yes, i experienced this.

same with firefox.

i believe these browsers's updates have enabled it to hijack the box.

remove those browsers, use chrome or brave, no problem.

there are many box players that can do 4k hdr.

himedia does not use "enhanced kodi player" or free generic players like kodi, mx, vlc that others use.

it has its own native himedia player, capable of auto frame rate switching, full bluray menu.

the player can deliver nicely... what u get also depends on your TV and AVR if applicable.

hello again!

u r right - it is a lot easier to use a box for 4k hdr.
it also depends on the type of "4khdr" files. some are heavily ripped, some are full; some in iso, some in mkv, some m2ts.
i do not know how well other box players do for such files but i can tell u q10pro can do all of them nicely.

hdr must be set for hdr files only and if the tv+avr can handle; if not, yes, u get washedout colors.
q10pro, u set to auto, it will deliver HDR if the file is such... the rest will be up to the AVR and TV.
color space - 444 10bit can only be used if file is 24hz; if 60hz, u can only do 420. becos 2160p 60fps chroma 444 will need hdmi2.1 for all equipment, cables - this is not the current std yet.
http://community.cedia.net/blogs/david-mey...2/4k-60-444-hdr


there are many ways to set, up to individual preference.
q10pro will auto framerate switch but does not auto resolution switch (there is an unofficial customized way but i did not find it reliable).
i set my box to 1080p 50hz - as a base, best for online streams that i use a lot.
when i playback 1080p, it will auto go to 1080p, 50, 24 or 30 or 60 depending on the file.
when i play 2160p hdr, i manually set to 2160p 24hz becos most 2160p hdr are in 24hz; it will change to 50hz, 60hz if file is such.


no, i have never encountered this. the files i play are always with embedded subs, PGS, works perfectly.
such a problem, i can imagine will arise from use of ext SRT subs.


diff people have diff needs, diff preferences.
i already described what i set above.
i do not like to set 2160p to play 1080p videos - i prefer the original from source/q10pro, let the TV upscale.


yes. u can transfer files between PC and Q10pro int HDD with the special cable.
u can also do it over wifi with an app but is much slower.

if u have never used an android box before, good to start somewhere.
it is one of the best players u can get for local playback of big video files.
it is also good for online streaming.

for minix u9h, nicety can explain more to u as i hv not used it.

the hdd bay is a great feature - allows u to store/playback a lot conveniently.

it is also very handy if u use kodi quasar or utorrent to DL direct.

that cable for PC-Q10pro connection... no, it does not come with the purchase, u need to source one... u can use any common printer cable.


a few more things for u to know if u dun already:

.. astrogo and/or unifi playtv apps, q10pro (and u9h) works perfectly ; others, i will check carefully.

.. if u have a great LAN setup with fast wifi speed, u can stream even 4k content/hd audio over wifi via samba direct from PC to q10pro.

.. if u r into BDMV files, q10pro will give u full menu, u get all the extras like "the making", etc.; other boxes, u dun get.

DL speed same with device or pc.

400mbps? that's a 360gb 2 hr movie - what is that?!

sorry, this nicety's himedia thread, should not not talk other brands...

tested those before.. ok with q10pro.

4khdr rips - the small ones are only 20-30mbps bit rate; largest full ones i know are 80-90mbps.

of course, during short bursts, bit rate can be higher.

u can see the data on the info bar when playing.


of all the files i have played, thee is only 1 type q10pro won't do - hi10p type.

have not experienced this problem.

maybe 3d... i dun do 3d...

welcome to the club!

q10pro and q5pro are about 1.5 years old, android 7.0.

astrogo, unifi playtv and iflix apps work on Q10pro, Q5pro with current firmware.

in fact, asrogo even auto updates itself if there is new version - something not seen in other devices.

oh?

8.2.4 is working fine on my unit!

reposted from another thread:



i quite agree with the comments.

as i hv always maintained, the local playback function is probably the best thing about himedia boxes.

esp playing back with home theaters with higher video and audio capabilities.


(nicety: u may want to read the part on minix.)

is there any indication of a new himedia model?


as it is, Q10pro is pretty much complete... except:

1. subtitles skipping - this has returned after firmware 2.0.6. annoying!

2. if they can do auto resolution (auto frame switching already ok), it will be great.

i hope the next firmware update(s) will fix these 2 issues.


not expecting/asking for netflix4k or dolby vision - don't need!

the subtitle problem with SRT (not with embedded) is well known, persists with 2.1.0.

still waiting for himedia to fix it.


about wifi on, i personally do not see that as a problem but as a plus.

it does not get into the way when i do p2p (ethernet speed good), but i do not know about file transfer rates as i dun do that.

the advantage of having both ethernet and wifi on is some apps work only with wifi, e.g. unifi playtv app.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 13 2018, 10:09 PM

u can... i do that sometimes. can set path to ext HDD attached to Q10pro, no problem.


side question... 500mbps, can u consistently get 50MBps DL with good seeds&peers?

some people swear the ISP caps it. i get varying results... max 32MBps only.

if u dun already know... q10pro, q5pro... astrogo, unifi playtv apps.

.. for firmware 2.0.8 and later.

.. astrogo v8.2.6... this app is fully compatible with the box.. u install the official version from playstore, it will auto update if new version available.

.. unifi playtv.. this is compatible with box although u will not find the right version in playstore.
find it in apkpure v 7.9.2:
https://apkpure.com/playtv-unifi-tablet/com.huawei.pad.tm
install this version, it will overwrite any previous version installed... but id/pw will be preserved, no need to key in again.

as reliable free HD livetv apps come under pressure, these 2 legit apps are becoming more valuable.

use them!

q10pro... just to say... i have updated firmware from 2.1.0 to 2.1.1.

all is good, no problems.

don't really know the details of the changelog but i think the subtitles skipping issue is fixed... haven't encountered the problem so far.

yes. but do wait for nicety to put in onedrive.

it does fix the missing subs problem.

...

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Feb 2 2019, 10:54 AM

kodi18 is official.

if u had installed an official 17.6 version, it will get auto updated to 18.

unless u stop all updates at playstore settings.

i do not know how kodi18 will affect other q10pro users but for me:

.. the remote control does not work anymore, need remapping**; use of mouse is fine.

** need to remap the remote... not so difficult:
.. need mouse
.. settings/system/input/configure controller
.. choose tv remote
.. follow instructions: for each prompt, press the key on remote.
.. impt: ok (select) and return (back) functions are switched, so press correctly.
.. ok it, done.

.. for quasar users, u will get IO error after auto update/migration, no good, not usable, await new version.

Alternative is Elementum addon which is similar to quasar.
https://howtomediacenter.com/en/install-elementum-kodi/

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Feb 3 2019, 12:12 PM