hmm... try uninstall and reinstall latest version.

or yr broadband weak...?

i just tried it on my pc windows 8.1.

works like a charm... in hd.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 10 2015, 05:40 PM

same versions... but i suspect...

my androidbox vs yr android phone - maybe yr phone needs next update?
windows 8 vs windows 7..?

that is strange.

yes, it asks for admin rights every time going in but it works very well on my pc.

even on androidbox-tv, it comes out very good, 480p-720p.

this tvapp is now my fav app.

1. modeo... i hv played with one before, does not come across as the best android device in the market. maybe it is fine but u need to know how to make it work well - firmware, apps, updates, etc.

2. public display - u know that is prohibited, copyright issues, stay away from trouble.
in yr case, i think best to get right authorized package from hypptv/unifi for yr purpose. hypptv has news, cartoons, sports, chinese, malay, tamil. and it is reliable even for 10mbps.

this one... antivirus gave warning!


tried one other before - based in europe, pretty useless for asian sites.

this tvapp.so is tricky...

v1.1.5 is working on my android very well, very smooth.

some users of the same android model say can't get it.

i hv no idea why.

if himedia, i advise u to get Q16 quadcore.
more expensive but worth it all round.
more impt, it is a very popular model, easy to find help later for firmwares, apps, etc.
this model can output the highest video audio playback - 4k, dtshdma, dolby digital atmos.

it is probably true an android phone user will find it easier.
should be ok with simple apk installation.
kodi...hmm, maybe not, unless all good addons preinstalled.
then there are updates...
a new android user will struggle with it (i did for 3 months), some will just give up - i have seen one!
as for brands and models, i say it is more impt to have good continuous seller support.
and impt to have popular models so that you can share tips in a forum.

pretty much agree with that, wasn't easy for me.

and yes, my 30mbps is coming!

i hv no experience with myiptv app but from other apps, big and small, 10mbps will surely be better than 5mbps, esp for hd streaming and multi-users.

5mbps give approx 600KBps, good enough if single user for most part but will be inadequate with say, 3 users each drawing 250-300KBps.

i'm going 30mbps from 10mbps, expecting good streaming all the time for multi users.

mibox thread:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3561305/+40

u can make a better decision if u r clear about:

.. do u watch chinese-japanese-korean stuff? i mean mandarin w/chinese subs and not cantonese w/eng subs. if that is impt, himedia is a good choice as it comes with a couple of "proprietory" apps for that - video on demand and livetv for movies, tv shows, documentaries, news, sports - in mandarin.

.. will u use kodi heavily? might be hard to say since u may not know yet. still, if kodi is the prime purpose, minix is probably a better choice due to its involvement in kodi development and customized kodi versions.

.. will u use the device for hd audio, i.e. home theater? for playback, Q16 pass thru hd audio incl dtshdma, dolby digital truehd and dolby atmos. of course, the files must be of those types and yr home theater must have the capability. minix, i believe pass thru core dts and core dd audio only.

i am a 2 yr old user of 3 himedia units, very happy with them, esp Q16 - 16gb memory is superb for big apps, no worries for memory space. with just a few good apps, i get all i need - movies, news, sports, livetv, english, mandarin. i don't even use kodi much these days as other easier and faster apps can offer same or better content.

minix - actual users incl voncrane can advise u. there are already some comments in this thread, so do read them.

one thing i must impress on you as a new user again - an androidtv box is NOT "push button". to make it work well, u do need to spend some time to understand how it works, update firmwares and apps, file management, cleanup, use of mouse and remote, etc. which is why pre-installation, good support and continuous help is very impt. androidbox is software driven whereas dvd players and astro are hardware driven.

goodluck!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jul 24 2015, 11:19 AM

the most common apps for chinese-japanese-korean shows do NOT have eng subs.

they mostly come with chinese subs - becos there are far more people wanting chinese subs than eng subs in the world.



but i know some browser based sites offer eng subs - i do not use these sites due to risk of malware.

there are plenty of apps in english.

but all u need are really a few good ones. i use these, in order of my usage:

1. Tvapp.so - live tv; news, documentaries; movies; (and chi-jap-kor channels); in HD
2. Popcorn - movies; highest quality video by streaming due to larger files
3. MovieHD - movies, tv shows; fast, easy to use
4. Mobdro - int'l news; fast, easy to use
5. Kodi - when it is not available in the first 4, e.g. skynews, skysports

i hope u get them presinstalled.

the decision is yours... i can only suggest u read:

https://forum.lowyat.net/HomeElectronics&Wares
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3201002/+780

for eng movies, popcorn is among the best u can get.

it is torrent based, so it can consume anything from 2gb at any one time up to 8gb for the largest and best files.

to access those, u need min 16gb android which after the the usuals, leaves 8gb or so free.

an 8gb android may only have <4gb left free - u can only play some of the smaller 720p files in popcorn.


also, take note of the broadband speed requirements.

small files need only 200KBps, largest ones may need >800KBps.

so, it will need 10mbps (1250KBps) min to play the largest files, besides the android free memory requirement.

i can only suggest u read a bit more, incl seller's section, seller threads, ask questions.
last word of advice, buy from a seller who can support u continuously, not just for the sale.
becos the device needs constant firmware upgrades, new apps, etc.
plus if new to androids, there r many things to learn.
https://forum.lowyat.net/HomeElectronics&Wares
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3201002/+820
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3276304/+160

basics first...

.. chinese contents = mandarin, hokkien, cantonese?
.. out of 100% "chinese" contents available, 95% is in mandarin, mostly no subs, some with chinese subs, a very small amount with eng subs
.. they come in 3 ways: video on demand (vod) on apps (as in android apps); live tv (mostly china tv channels); browser based videos (youtube and the like)
.. it is a lot better viewing from a good stable app - easier nagivation, choice of source, choice of resolution
.. limited korean stuff can be found in some chinese apps (typically w/chinese subs); a lot found in browser based sites like kdrama, dramafever. even some apps/addons like dramago draw on these "youtubes".
.. hk/canto stuff is much like korean stuff - few on chinese apps (if there is, usually dubbed in mandarin), more on browser sites.
.. the biggest problems with browser videos are risk of malware and usually poor video quality - becos they are designed for mobile phones/tablets, not tv's.

it will take time to learn about androidboxes, how to make it work well, what u need to get english or chinese or greek, etc.

for older people, it will be even more difficult as it is not "push button". i would suggest u read a bit more, check it out at one of yr neighbors, friends or colleagues who are using it, see for yourself how it works, ask about the common problems.

then u decide if u or yr mum like it, can handle it.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Aug 3 2015, 02:15 PM

think yr avr has hd audio capability.

so, yes, if using native player - manufacturer software installed as part of the device.

you can install and playback with other players like kodi, mx, es, vlc which may or may not pass thru hd audio.

himedia q16 can even pass thru dolby atmos.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Aug 6 2015, 05:03 PM

i cannot say this enough:

do not buy just becos the specs say it is fine for you.

consider support and help u will need in the future.

androids are software driven, needs progressive updates of firmware and apps.

popular models are a better choice becos there will be many users who can help you; better still if seller can help you direct.

buy a box which fit yr needs NOW and for the next 2-3 years, after which it will be obsolete.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Aug 11 2015, 01:33 PM