Uninstalled most of the addon ady. Much smoother. But kodi still crash once in a while. But at least can use it for longer period.

Other apps like megabox, modbro, iflix works smoothly n no crashing anymore. Thanks for the advice dude

Maybe any of you guys can consider opening a new thread? Since this is a huge and long thread now.

Then add some useful information in post #1.

Hi..thought of buying an android box as well but cant decide to go for minix U1 or Ubox..can someone enlighten me! Thx

Yeah I'm guessing it is at OOM or LMK handling. If it is at OS level, it is very hard to diagnose plus I don't have root anyway. I'll try your suggestion tonight once I'm home, thanks


Another use case is that tvbox doesn't have DPI setup built in as it is meant to project out and adapt to output resolution, which probably what those app validates upon when it tries to parse the value of what quality by default it wish to push. Possibly once an Android TV version is out, it can work universally but don't think iFlix will put effort in that as it is not mass market yet

not enough ram?

tried spmc already?

post #1 gonna takes a lot of time to write a comprehensive tutorial for newbie.

It has to start somewhere.
Since Android box is so common these days.

but the problem is piracy issue. u know i know ok la, don't cross the line here

common scenarios here:

1. there are always newbie comes in the thread and ask which box should i buy so that i can replace astro.

our best answer:

2. there are always newbie comes in the thread and ask what app can i download so that i could stream movie, drama, football match, either in live or on-demand.

answer: you need legal content, you need to pay subscription to service like netflix, iflix…

all these movie, drama, football match, and other broadcast contents are copyright protected. u want ask for free streaming for all these contents? u pandai pandai la…here not allow piracy contents sharing 1 mah…go google the discussion keyword by yourself la…

3. there will be newbie comes in the thread and ask why some android tv box sellers sell their box so expensive and why i saw gb and laz got selling cheap tv box, what's the difference?

answer: in pc world, u know the difference between download torrent by yourself and buy dvd from pasar malam right?

4. there will be newbie comes in the thread and ask why some pre-installed apps work when newly buy but can't watch over some period.

answer: if legal content, it might be trial period ends. if illegal content (be it free or paid), of course it is not 100% guaranteed to work la…even pirated dvd stall in pasar malam with taiko protection also will kena sapu la. pirated online contents also the same, but they have 1 common characteristic: I WILL BE BACK! (just in another form or place)

This is already a good start.
Anyway, yes don't cross the line for piracy discussion.

Has anyone here tried GCI TV Box

http://www.11street.my/productdetail/gci-tv-box-25408251

I saw most the xiaomi box in chinese.

I subscribed to iflix...I am thinking to wait for good offer chromecast 2 if no satisfactory tv box available

Compared to setup a htpc, android box already very easy and convenient liao.

well, perfect customization for oneself on kodi or spmc takes time for very new user to master it. my first try on kodi is on pc (XBMC v13 Gotham), and i wow when using it to manage my local video files, impressive GUI. i think lazy ppl won't enjoy using kodi now i only use spmc for icdrama and watch dvd iso file, haha…

btw, few rules for newbies:

1. No Perfect Android Box in the World, period.
2. No 100% Guaranteed Working Apps or Add-Ons.
3. No Spoon Feeding.
4. No Replacement for Paid Subscription Service like Asteruk, etc…
5. No Piracy in LYN Forum.

I also use Icdrama/Azdrama on Kodi and some IPTVs for my normal dose.
Hardly have time to sit down and relax to watch movies these days.
Purposely bought a new box to bring to overseas so that I won't be bored in India for 5 weeks...

I have actually posted such comments many times in this thread.

I can repost them in a new thread.

About the download, app issue, i will only discuss the apps, the contents in a general sense, never the specifics like what show, what channel, what torrent, etc. That, people should be sensible enough not to ask in public but use pm.

About those ahem payable iptvs, discussion should not be allowed, at least not in this section. Once one fella starts, it will go on and on... what channels, where to buy, how much, sellers jump in.... and the thread becomes a venue for illegal piracy biz. This bit should be confined in home garage sales section, interested parties can pm, do your private thing.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Dec 28 2016, 04:22 PM

Yes.. It's been a Box issue. Some manufacturers (I.e. Minix) actually work hard on making their firmwares as compatible as possible to the numerous media apps.. At minimum, the stable ones, rather than drive by type apps.

Minix Neo U1 owner here.. Before I recommend it.
Have you searched this thread for reviews of the Neo U1? I and a few have left our opinions.
BTW, what are your main concerns?

Precisely, unlike most easily moddable phones and tablets, where with root, DPI and even device type amongst others, can be faked... Doing such on the typical box running what's summarily an android tablet with the android OS being output via HDMI or similar. I was happy when the Android TV OS was released and while it should replace what most use today.. Its adoption and growth rate isn't as anticipated. Time will tell.

Kinda funny, cuz due to how the Android OS works, most are more concerned about apps running in the background, using up the battery, than having one running constantly.. Well, with TV boxes, battery life isn't a factor..

Yes.. Plus I guarantee that some newbie will still come into the new thread and ask that dreaded question...
"I'm new, pls recommend me an Android box to watch live tv, tv shows and movies"....Oh yeah, and as if that's not enough.... "Full HD yeah".....

Hey, it's only 203 pages.. good that others have chipped in on how I feel about a new thread.. However, I understand that at some point it becomes inevitable.. Till then...

This post has been edited by voncrane: Dec 28 2016, 05:03 PM

So surprised the HyppTV box worked with iflix previously, just that now cannot use anymore with latest version.
On my new box, it can open everything but cannot load videos.

It is more than enough to start a new thread and make it comprehensive.

iflix, hypptv e'where and atog all worked on any box in the beginning.

then they all stop working with updates for most boxes.



iflix does not work on my box but work on my android tv.

beats me why there is no diff with all other apps.

Just iflix. HyppTV Everywhere and AOTG still work on the basic Huawei box.

I don't want my box to be rooted actually and cannot use AOTG now.

This post has been edited by fruitie: Dec 28 2016, 05:21 PM

yea, no time to enjoy is also one of the reasons more ppl want to switch from asteruk to android tv.

this is my opinion la…dulu ppl subscribe to asteruk because:
1. they want more variety of contents.
2. they want watch epl.
3. they unable to have clear signal reception on free to air tv.

but now:
1. high speed broadband is expensive in malaysia, ppl might just cut asteruk and subscribe to 30Mbps broadband package since ppl now need high internet speed for working and entertainment purpose.

2. android box now can live stream or watch it on demand many contents thanks to legal and illegal content providers, so asteruk now is for lazy/non tech savvy ppl. for chinese, we can opt to watch contents from all over the world. for malay, i bet older generation ppl still prefer local malay contents right? support la asteruk, else asteruk no profit = no more local malay contents production. sometimes really worry all malay youngsters being kpop kdrama oriented this is not healthy for our country man…

3. poor free to air signal reception? TM got Hypp TV, RTM and Media Prima got DVB-T2 broadcasting now, asteruk terpaksa introduce Njoy


I bet sure got asteruk marketing ppl lurking here, if u don't want to lose more profis due online iptvs, u gotta attract ppl subscribe to your service like partnering with telco, now ppl tied to telco contract due to free smartphone. kinda hate tm now, focus on your broadband infrastructure la, why play with hypp tv, force bundled with unifi package, but no produce good original contents. better kill the hypp tv and partnership with asteruk for original local contents production. ISP builds infrastructure, Content Provider creates contents.

These big companies macam this story:

i do not know how particular u r with HD vs SD...

me, over time, i start to ignore SD stuff.

so, those 3 iptv apps don't matter much to me.

iflix... is SD... i now hardly watch it even tho it's free for another year.

hypptv e'where, i put on my phone to catch news sometimes.

hypptv 1080i with the STB is good, i use that quite a bit.

aotg - tried before, quality is 360; i can get 720 for some of those channels with other apps.

Though I hate to admit this but AOTG is still smooth compared to other IPTVs which may be out of service after a while.
That said I will only miss it when I have live badminton matches.

I still can find way to watch, no worries.