Thank you bro. Let me summary our finding here and share with anyone that might encounter the same issue.

Problem Statement : MKV file unable to resume when stream from PC shared folder via ES File Explorer, MP4, AVI files are not affected

Solution : Use the native HiMedia File Manager to stream MKV from PC Shared folder as below steps :

1). Start Himedia native File Manager, click the globe icon at the top right corner to access to the network.


2). Click "AllNetwork" to scan the network, if you have windows shared folder or NAS, you should see the PC name with the share folder.

3). If the file manager unable to find the share folder PC, pls goto PC Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network & Sharing Center -> Advanced Sharing Settings.

4). "Network discovery" should turn on such that shared folder could be discovered By File Manager and the file & print sharing must turn on as below.


5). Click Media Streaming -> Choose Media Streaming Options, ensure Himedia Device is "Allowed".


6). IMPORTANT POINT : Goto Password Protected Sharing option, "Turn on password protected sharing" if you would like the shared folder password protected. Meaning that if you turn on this, File Manager will prompt for password when you access to the shared folder. If you turn off this, File Manager will access to the shared folder directly without password protected.


7). As mentioned in point 6, the below screen prompt for account and password when "Turn on password protected sharing" is enabled.


8). IMPORTANT POINT : if the screen prompt for "Whether to add the directory as shortcut", pls click "No" if you would like the folder is always password protected. The reason being is the shortcut will save the account and password which overwrite the password protected setting in Windows and File Manager will not prompt for password again.


9). Once you access to the shared folder, just click the MKV file to play the movie.

10). The File Manager always use the Himedia native video player the video and resume the video regardless it is local file or network shared folder.

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Hi nicety. Thanks for the step by step guide. It work perfectly. You're awesome.

hi bro pls PM me the best price for Q10. im from sarawak.

Thank you for inquiry bro.

Just to double check with you, do you prefer Q10 or Q10II?

i want Q10II. pls give me best price.

The price is RM480, we have promo discount RM20 until end of Dec if you place the order online at the below link :

http://penangapps.com/Common/Ads.aspx?AdsID=155

This post has been edited by nicety: Dec 12 2013, 03:38 PM

Hello Boss,

I am interested in this android tv box:

Himedia Q10II Android TV BOX (Most Powerful Android BOX)


How much is the price, and is it possible to deliver to Kedah? and is it possible COD?

Thanks.

Best!

Thank you for inquiry bro. Please to be noted the Q10II is the latest model come with EMMC Flash for faster boot. Just PMed to you the price.

do u still have Q10 1st gen? pm best price

Yes, Q10 1st generation still got stock with special price as mentioned in the thread.

This post has been edited by nicety: Dec 18 2013, 01:54 AM

To my customers and forumers active in this thread :

It is time to update your xBMC addon, if you need the steps by steps guide, please email to me or download from my skydrive.



P/S : Pls notice that there is new menu in the home screen -> KORAOKE and etc.

Hi nicety,

is there warranty on the remote? So fast it already clicking double on up arrow and OK button.

Let me check with Himedia and come back to you soon.

Good news for Q10 1st generation buyers:
Himedia do not forget you, although the Q10 1st generation already end of sale but Himedia still continue release the new firmware version 1.1.5. Please download from my skydrive since Himedia website download speed is too slow. This is the beauty of buying Himedia product where you get continue firmware support as I shared in the selection criteria for Android TV Box. Please use the force upgrade method as per below steps :

1. First download the latest firmware.
2. Copy the file into USB disk , ROOT directly. ( don’t change the filename)
3. Remove all other USB and HDD device from Q device, keep only the USB disk with upgrade file.
4. Press and hold the button in the RESTORE hole, then power on your Q10 ( release the RESTORE button after 5 sec)
5. The box will enter into Recovery mode, then start to upgrade. You should see the greenrobot and the upgrade progress bar.
6. Wait for the upgrade finished and the box will reboot.

P/S : Remember to copy the backup APK out before update the new firmware such that you can reinstall the app again after upgrade.

This post has been edited by nicety: Dec 28 2013, 01:18 AM

Hi nicety. Did they fix the bug on needing to remove USB dongle before running XBMC? Haven't upgrade yet but will probably do it this weekend. Thanks.

Yes, the bug has been fixed, do not need to unplug dongle now. Below is the UI of 1.1.4 compare with 1.1.5. Remember to copy the backup APK out before update the new firmware.

1.1.4


1.1.5


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Hi..i have a few questions on Q10ii

-how is 3D playback performance?
-do it support all type of 3D format?
-can it handle HD movie with more than 30Gb and higher bitrate?
-firmware update support is reliable?

Thank you for inquiry bro, please find below my answer :

1). Personally I hv tested the 3D movies in my Samsung LED TV, I do not see any performance problem.
2). It support side by side, top down and BlueDay 3D. In the market the 3D movies files are in MP4, MKV and BDISO format, all supported
3). Because today processor with dual core/quad core are fast enough to play huge movies files, you can rest assure about this doubt. Even very low end Android Player can play 30GB or higher files already today. I think you are influenced by the traditional media player.
4). Himedia has its repetition because of the continuous firmware improvement. If you check the history of Q5/Q10, the firmware version, there are more than 15 versions available until now. Even Q5/Q10 already end of sale in October, but this month Himedia still release new firmware for version 1.1.5 as mentioned in this thread.

Since you are survey the player, just share with you about the selection criteria of Android TV box :
1). Due to the the box running in Android OS and the flexibility of install Android App, the function of the box is beyond the limit. Post sales support and sharing of experiences is as important in order to fully utilize your box.
2). Selection criteria of Android TV box is not the CPU speed or number of cores, very important is the audio/video decoding capability and the reliability of the hardware.
3). Renown hardware principle with in-house Android engineer to continuously develop the firmware to fix software bugs and capable to develop Android Apps for valued added functionality.
4). The input and output capability to fulfill different needs such as Video Cam, home theater, Amplifier and etc.
5). Please avoid Stick base Android TV due to the heat and wifi signal issues.

Bro, i'm looking for a 3D media player n have a few questions
- can q10ii play various type of 3d file?
-can q10ii play movie file >30Gb n high bitrate like realtek n sigma chip player?
Curently i used xtreamer pro n want to upgrade to 3D player.

Q10II support 3 different 3D merging : side by side, top down and BlueDay 3D. The supported file format included MP4, MKV and BDISO and etc.

Q10II can play huge file more that 30GB and high bit rate. I believe you read this from somewhere long time ago. However, this question is no longer applicable because most of the low end player also could play huge movies file already because of today CPU speed. Sigma chipset no longer monopoly the market anymore.