Im trying to get the adb to work. But when I plug in the usb to my pc it cant be detected at all even I have install the android platform tool and enable the usb debugging. I am not sure about the brand but all I know it is amlogic s805 n the device is shown as mbx m201. But it still can detect my pendrive and the cable I use is male usb a to male usb a.

??

Is this a question or sharing some info?

its a question on why the adb cannot be detected in windows.

Premium brands Media boxes 5 years ago can do that.

Most premium android boxes boxes today can do.

Matter of whether it can pass thru HD audio only.

Check specs when buying, Look for mkv, ISO, m2ts. Impt here, should be fine.

If no there, the box is either very obsolete or meant for traveling, use in hotels, etc.

Hmm.. That's quite a dilemma there. Typically, with just plugging it in, Windows should try to install what it thinks to be the best drivers. Between that and manually installing every android driver for PC you can find, which will leave your system vulnerable to virus/malware infections. It's hard to get such help without the manufacturer chipping in. Which is why, most advise to only get boxes from manufacturers that offer decent after sales support through firmware updates, etc.

Those having 3 year old android boxes, dun throw it away.

If firmware and apps are good, they stay good!

I totally cleaned up my Himedia q5ii non.emmc 1/8gb jellybean.

It works good with wifi 50ft for many things.

Mobdro, Kodi, buding, tvplus2.0, hdp, YouTube...

Just too little resource and memory to do popcorn and kodi quasar properly.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 12 2016, 06:00 PM

But the strange part is after I plugged in the cable nothing is shown at the device manager as if nothing is inserted at all, not even unknown device.

Hmm.. Try this. Using a different USB port, shutdown the box. Leave it connected to the power, connect it to the USB port on the PC. Then press and hold the power on button on the box for a couple of seconds. Monitor if that triggers any responses from the connected PC. Being Android, it has to have some recovery/download mode for flashing. This method (if applicable), usually forces most boxes into such a mode, and triggering a Windows driver install.

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 12 2016, 05:36 PM

do you guys use air mouse with your android tv box? is it really necessary to have one?

i prefer to use wireless mouse.

combined with remote, nothing is missed.

have air mouse, hardly used - my fingers too fat for the keyboard.

however, there may be some very good air mouses.

Yes I use one and it's functions are necessary. There are many apps out there that are written for touchscreen usage and not remote control. So the Airmouse or a regular mouse or trackpad simulates touching the screen.

i do, tak payah pasang mouse lagi + ada keyboard too. using minix neo a2

I also use a wireless mouse at the moment.
There's so many air mouse out there, but build quality is questionable. I'm tempted to try those with keyboard combination on the air mouse. If anyone has particular good experience with certain model, please share here and state how long you've used it (reliability concern... ).

Like you I myself was contemplating using that combo air-keyboard, still haven't decided yet....

This one is the best and cheap (~RM50 @ lazada)



ergonomic, cute, backlit and rechargeable

Oh.... this type of air mouse has notebook like touch pad..... I prefer those point and click air mouse which is more intuitive to control the mouse. Even on notebook I found it rather tedious to control the mouse using touch pad

The ads claimed that it has back lit buttons somemore... really?
Thanks for sharing

Think you might be interested with the Mele F10 air mouse type, if yes, I've one, used couple of times, didn't like it, it's for sale for $70 with delivery..

Thanks for the offer, will wait for others' feedback on their preferred air mouse before taking the plunge with air mouse

yes it has backlit keys



very important to have backlit in dark home theatre room without on the lights just to type.

I never watch TV in the dark as my middle range 55" TV is not very good with dark scene, I also find it quite taxing on the eyes watching bright screen in the dark. Since you have dedicated home theater room I guess you must have top end projector for movie watching