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post Dec 8 2016, 12:14 AM

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Some S905X photos:

NEXBOX A95X
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MINI MXIII II
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MINI M8S II
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post Dec 8 2016, 12:24 AM

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btw...T95M and T95M Pro got few variants like using S905 or S905X.

MXIII-G II is a nice S912 box judging from the review:


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post Dec 8 2016, 09:44 AM

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QUOTE(ktek @ Dec 8 2016, 07:40 AM)
mibox seems cannot truehd and dts master.
any intro for these capability box?
want a spdif optical for my other amp too
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Android TV Box rich info (in Russian)

https://translate.googleusercontent.com/tra...2yEFNIRDX2dHeoQ
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post Dec 8 2016, 10:22 AM

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QUOTE(ktek @ Dec 8 2016, 10:05 AM)
oh is license issue. luckily bought 1 only.
mibox give parents ok. i up himedia for next purchase.
good resourse to spend my weekend biggrin.gif
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i think you should just use htpc for dtsma/ddtruehd and android box just for streaming.

i think android tv box most likely will give audiophile sakit kepala.

You can get many cheap android box review here too:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf_67twWOb...HX562r6A/videos

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post Dec 11 2016, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(three2wan @ Dec 11 2016, 12:26 PM)
Any recommendation Android Box for my old led tv. Budget below rm200. Just for watching movies and live tv.
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http://www.lazada.com.my/leegoal-new-advan...r-16206934.html

http://www.lazada.com.my/beelink-mini-mxii...k-14665977.html

Use LZDDMNOR for 20% discount. (Valid til 31 Dec)
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post Dec 11 2016, 02:19 PM

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QUOTE(three2wan @ Dec 11 2016, 02:04 PM)
Thanks.
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Or this, you can see in previous page.

http://www.lazada.com.my/nexbox-a95x-smart...g-16660712.html
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post Dec 11 2016, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(zzzhhhzzz @ Dec 11 2016, 10:42 PM)
this nexbox also have dark screen on kodi like beelink ? or it is only problem with beelink or all amlogic chip ?
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take your time:

http://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=252916

https://www.google.com/amp/www.cnx-software...-kodi-16-1/amp/
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post Dec 11 2016, 11:27 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Dec 11 2016, 11:16 PM)
Can't say it's surprising.. however, this is quite interesting.. From the first link (Kodi forum).
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from kodi team
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Sorry guys but the Team with limited manpower no longer has the will to build in workarounds for vendors not following the proper API's, we believe that while we continue to do this the vendors will continue to release buggy firmware that doesn't properly adhere to the API's. While we regret users getting caught up in the politics, with Kodi having such a big user base on Android, we think we are now in a position to flex some muscle by no longer supporting the hacks of the past, and by only sticking to the API's do think there's any hope of creating a change in attitude from the box/SoC vendors.

If users also only support boxes that do adhere to standards and boycott products which don't, then the box/Soc vendors will be further incentivise if they start getting hit where it hurts, by decreased sales and revenue. If you buy a product which doesn't support the formats it should for passthrough (see list from fritsch) then return the box clearly stating why.

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post Dec 13 2016, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(virgoguy @ Dec 13 2016, 12:06 PM)
Discount code expired
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yea, limited redemption
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post Dec 15 2016, 12:42 AM

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Bought this 2G/8G S905 box MX IV.

First thing I did when received the box: Dismantle! Haha…

Wifi antenna is just a wire attached with an antenna sticker.

What I not satisfy is it doesn't come with any heatsink on chip, so I mod it by adding a small heatsink.

The internal looks (not my pic):
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The remote sucks too, luckily I bought a Logitech K400 Plus for it.

So far no problem but I doubt if got any better common firmware could be flashed to it. I found a new firmware on Aliexpress sales page posted by a seller and the firmware is to fix wifi issue. Since I got no problem with my wifi so I am not taking risk to flash the new firmware.

updated to the firmware found on aliexpress, ntg change because it is same with the stock firmware.

problem so far can't adjust brightness in setting, no dts, internal memory quite slow (25 read 11 write only). boring generic launcher, GUI not nice but logical and practical. no pull down notification and no navigation bar.

good thing is 3 usb ports at side, appreciate that for convenience. another otg port which i never use. green led when on red when off, luckily not too bright. old S905 chip although no ota update, it still comes with quite new firmware [p201-userdebug 5.1.1 LMY47V 20160902 release-keys], kernel is dated 20161007.

wifi and lan speed no test. used the box to surf internet, play local media file, youtube and stream RICE and HDPTV only.

Sekian.

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post Dec 15 2016, 01:53 PM

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most of those china tv box doesn't decode dts and ac3 with the pre-installed video player or mx player.

for those who don't use kodi or spmc, you can add custom codec to mx player so that you can watch the movie by software decoding the dts and ac3. (i think it just downmix to 2.0 and no bitstream, i got no av amp to test it out).

tutorial here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/mx-pl...upport-t2156254

wonder why no body share this here.
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post Dec 15 2016, 05:36 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Dec 15 2016, 03:56 PM)
Cuz there's no need to stream/download DTS-ish & larger files only to downmix HD audio back to stereo. Just play the smaller and readily accessible files with stereo sound... Those who possess the proper equipment to play HD audio know we'll to obtain and play em. smile.gif
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some how i got some old dvd iso file collection…haha

QUOTE(AVFAN @ Dec 15 2016, 04:32 PM)
primarily becos most people don't care about dts/dd since they play audio from tv mainly.

secondarily, before the arrival of cheap boxes, most users go for better known brands that pay for dts/dd, dtshdma and ddtruehd licenses, e.g. himedia, minix.

my 6 yr old ac ryan and 4 yr old himedia can pass thru dtshdma/ddtruehd.

both can do bdmv's nicely too.

both are made in china.
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yea…even my old himedia with realtek 1185 also more convenient sweat.gif
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QUOTE(Ares187 @ Dec 15 2016, 02:53 AM)
You have done alot of modification to your box , really good bro .
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just a heatsink bro...
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post Dec 18 2016, 12:51 AM

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Auto Frame Rate Fix APK on S905x and S912 firmware

more info:
http://freaktab.com/news/616642-auto-frame...d-s912-firmware
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post Dec 19 2016, 07:55 AM

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QUOTE(GuyM @ Dec 18 2016, 09:53 PM)
Don't want to be dependent on Kodi for movie or drama addition, best to have other options.. HD quality of 720p above
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Too much contents nowadays not enough time to watch laugh.gif
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post Dec 19 2016, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(jonn zee @ Dec 19 2016, 03:01 PM)
Just bought a Dolamee D5. From AliExpres cheapest 4k Android. USD25.
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Any advantage using rockchip vs amlogic?
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Dec 19 2016, 05:51 PM)
Depends on the processors being compared. IMO, Amlogic is currently leading... Example- The older Amlogic S905 is better than Rockchip's RK3368 & RK3229.

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Amlogic chip cheaper, deswai…

QUOTE(jonn zee @ Dec 19 2016, 06:29 PM)
Dunno. Not bothered with the technicalities of this chip vs that chip... I'm in it for total user experience. Who care what chip in it. As long as it delivers I'm ok.
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Now can get S905 2GB ram Dual Band WiFi at around RM160

http://www.lazada.com.my/m8s-ii-4k-andorid...i-15674498.html

S905X 2GB ram Dual Band WiFi at around RM180

http://www.lazada.com.my/beelink-mini-mxii...k-14665977.html

S912 2GB ram Dual Band WiFi at around RM230

http://www.lazada.com.my/enybox-x2-amlogic...o-16016734.html


if apply discount code can slash the price more…

yea, 1GB ram box all selling cheap cheap already.
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post Dec 19 2016, 09:26 PM

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QUOTE(GuyM @ Dec 19 2016, 09:22 PM)
Anyone with Android 6, could you guys try out this
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what is this? why marshmallow only bro?

got something like rice? the mega i tried but i dun like the ad. tongue.gif
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post Dec 19 2016, 11:03 PM

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QUOTE(GuyM @ Dec 19 2016, 10:45 PM)
Do try first la on your 6.0 and advice if it works well
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ayam using 5.1 only...

unable to finish the download bro...stop at 11MB, then again stop at 11.2MB.

downloaded using vpn, finally can install liao. working on lollipop 5.1. thanks bro.



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QUOTE(voncrane @ Dec 19 2016, 11:06 PM)
Nope.. I do believe it's slightly more expensive.. Also performs better. Doesn't face the poor video processing & bottleneck issues which troubles most RK CPUs.
Tried on a smartphone running 6.0.1 and its not working. App installs and launches.. Attempts to play any channel (tried more than 10 different links) ends up with the error message as below... help translating?

[attachmentid=8278357]
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Wonder why realtek doesn't do well like rtd1186 era...


"channel in maintenance......"
"recovering soon, plz wait dear........."

maybe you can try adjust app permission?

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