need to ask as this thread is for members only.

i hv not tried this bob.

if u hv done the correct steps, u should find it.

sometimes, it takes a few seconds... be patient.
https://seo-michael.co.uk/how-to-install-bob-on-kodi/

be informed kodi is a free platform for enthusiasts to do all kinds of things.

there is no guarantee anything will work for sure.

repos/addons get obsolete, need new, tec.

u can also check kodi thread:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3943906/+2900

unfortunately, no.

iflix works.

2. how big is this 4k HDR mkv file? there are some bs ones, a few gb's only, bad stuff.
3. are u using AVR, i.e. Q10pro->AVR->TV? if yes, what sequence u use to switch on and off?

Kodi - this thing has been there forever, not due to box but due to some crap in yr kodi build which happens over time as u add more stuff, play various links. to get rid of this, u need to keep kodi clean, i.e. use indigo addon/maintenance to regularly remove cache, obsolete addons and other dirt.

i am on android7, firmware 2.0.1, have not come across this wrong aspect ratio.

it's true kodi17.1 is heavier than 16.1
but acceptable to me, much the same with the same build on my other android5.1 device.

local playback incl nas with kodi... i still find it weird why people wanna do that when there is a superior native player!

planet earth2... yeah... i am about to test this 4k hd audio hevc file if it will work with SMB windows at 2.4ghz - my router is getting old!

missed these comments for yours.

i have such files too, but have not had any aspect ratio issues so far.

as for the frame switching, it does not happen to me if i stay with native playback.

but it will switch if say i go from playback to kodi or some other app, which is to be expected.

i am using q10pro->4k avr->4k tv.

u probably want to try android7 firmware 2.0.1.

i see... perhaps i haven't played too many HDR videos.

kodi audio pass through not fixed with 2.0.3, i believe.

if another new firmware coming in may, i will wait...

caution!

best to avoid using online subtitles for now.

i would think if the sub u downloaded is infected, it can get to yr device when u play it.

however, it should be lower risk if u downloaded at pc since pc will have antivirus to block if it detects something wrong.

also, always get subs from more reputable sites like opensubs, subscene, addic7ed... and stick to the uploaders u r familiar with.

opensubs have said they have "sanitized", the rest... haven't read anything yet.


kodi says 17.2 have the fix; popcorntime.sh 2.9 is also fine according to the statement below.



This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 25 2017, 10:16 AM

a word on IFLIX...

some changes are happening at iflix.

it no longer auto detect unifi customers for free subscription.

if yr iflix stopped working, u need to register - id, pw, email

go to settings, account, logout.

then register.

5 devices allowed.

works fine on q10pro.

new development causing kodi addons getting shut down.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/kodi-add-ons-shut-down-10591513

we will have to wait n see what new ones may come out.

icdrama is also affected, 1.2.6 does not work well or work anymore.

however, u can use 1.2.6.1 for now:
https://aznhusband.github.io/

other than kodi, can explore popcorntime.se and terrariumtv for similar stuff.

just google.

if u hv >30mbps and 4k tv, try this terrarium.

the 4k streams works wonderfully with q10pro.

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3115619/+160

firmware 2.04... my comments:

.. HDR aspect ratio problem fixed; plays correctly now.

.. wrapper:
- set on, very smooth now for local payback with kodi 17.3; dtshdma, ddtruehd works good.
- playing kodi online streams (just 2.0, audio pass thru not fixed) not affected by wrapper on or off.

.. native player:
- some subs skippping problem solved.
- subs time adjustment mirco stuttering fixed.
- expanded menu, more user control for imprex 2.0 engine settings.
- improved menu and user friendliness for subtitles, 2d/3d, auto frame switching settings.
- when used in say, terrarium or showbox, u can get better video quality output, diff language subs.
- info bar now shows more info, incl data stream rate.

to fix (nicety knows):
- local playback, using airmouse or wireless mouse, the ability to bring up the info bar by left click (to check length of video, FF, RWD by clicking on bar) no longer works. need to use remote OK to bring it up, can only FF or RWD using the arrow buttons.
- this applies to some apps too.
- previously any app or local playback, u can do that.

no problem!

kodi, icdrama users, take note...

at this time, u need icdrama 1.3.0 and urlresolver 3.0.35 keep it working.

older versions may not work.

successor developer for icdrama kindly posted this in LYN kodi thread:

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3943906/+3740#bottom

another suggestion i have is, if u find china sites laggy, esp when using Unifi, try this:

go to playstore, find and install a free VPN e.g. Turbo VPN, activate it.

it may help improve the connection.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 15 2017, 11:39 PM

q10 pro will do nicely for you; it is an excellent player for local media playback, various video settings with imprex 2.0 engine, auto frame switching.

it has hdmi for tv... 4ktv... u will love the picture quality if you play big good files.

and u also get tv audio with hdmi.

it has coaxial and toslink for digital (dd/dts) output, can use either for yr old amp/avr.

if the file has dtshdma/ddtruehd/ddatmos/dtsx, the player will find the right audio or downgrade to core dd/dts for yr amp/avr.

on top of what nicety has explained...

.. it will take u time to learn, understand and get the max out of an android box which is not at all same as astro or hypptv boxes.
.. android boxes come in all shapes n sizes, some are cheap but poor in performance; some are pricier but capable of many things.
.. q10pro is among the best u can find now; q5pro is a small brother version - basically less storage memory, and w/o an internal HDD slot.
.. there are free apps, there are paid apps; there are reliable apps, there are unreliable apps.
.. if u know enough and find hard enough, there are some fairly reliable free apps/channels but will not be 100%.
.. the key to free apps is to have constant new app updates, and several in use so that there is enough to watch at any time.
.. nicety has a place for u to get them, so that is a great plus!

u started by saying u want to playback with HDD. for that, q5/q10pro will serve u well as the video n audio quality delivered is excellent, assuming u play good files.

i use q10pro a lot for playback of bluray, 4k, hd audio files with home theater, very good.

note: i m user, nicety is seller. i have been user of himedia boxes for 5 years now.

isn't HGA more relevant to wifi routers?

what router r u using?

if using router with HGA, that will help; poor routers like the orig unifi one will be a major bottleneck in the first place.

and how far, how many walls, what walls do u hv?

my experience with himedia boxes, asus HGA router, wifi streaming is acceptable up to 50ft, 2 concrete walls, no major metal structures in line of sight.

some people find it useful to use wifi repeaters or homeplugs.

i had no need for those so far.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 21 2017, 11:35 AM

double storey house... if typical size, lower corner diagonal to upper corner is about 50ft, what i have.

not ideal but can still stream if incoming is stable.

brick walls are not a problem; metal structures are.

still, u won't know until u try.

i never had a need but if i had to, i will use another router as a repeater, placed in the middle.

anyone with a 4k tv can try this new youtube version on q10pro.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/yo...d-apk-download/

this v2.00.17 will give u 2160p or 4k videos on youtube.

it comes with a "stats for nerds" window for u to confirm it!

setback is the search function does not work.

note: if u install this version, it will overwrite the firmware youtube version.

If u dun like it, remove and reinstall original 1.3.11.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 22 2017, 03:42 PM

icdrama is back up.

original developer of icrdama has quit kodi but azn has been doing a fabulous job in making updated patches to keep it going.

use this new repo, v1.4.0.
https://aznhusband.github.io/


alternatively can use rss video player - a very simple app.
http://fibreiptv.weebly.com/blog/how-to-ad...ss-video-player

with this one, u can watch walking dead and prison break in canto audio.