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MK84
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Feb 27 2014, 06:36 PM
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When it comes to Android, quad-core, dual-core, octa-core doesn't mean squat in XBMC if hardware acceleration is not supported. If you're using XBMC Frodo 12.x. Make sure the device you're getting supports libstagefright. If you're using XBMC Gotham, then it's easier since MediaCodec support is built in. Another thing to lookout for is does it really support 1080P, or just doing upscaled 1080P. This is where it gets confusing since some players run XBMC UI in 720P while videos are played at 1080P. Easiest way to tell? Bring a 720P and 1080P test pattern in USB stick and try it before you buy. The supported hardware table goolias posted is good place to start to find compatible hardware. Also I would suggest going to FreakTab's forums. They have a quite active discussions there especially for RockChip-based players.
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goolias
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Feb 27 2014, 09:50 PM
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XBMC Frodo 12.3 overall works fine in Q5ii I own the unit, using latest firmware version 1.0.5, most of the problems have been somehow ironout such as online playback lagging, long buffering. However, when it comes to play 720p movies via local network, the lack of hardware acceleration did affect the playback performance, you will notice lagging and sometimes sound delayed. Worst still if there are panning or zoom in shot in fast sequence, noticeable lag. According to xbmc forum, the HiSilicon manufacturer support libstagefright on Android is crucial in enabling the hardware acceleration in Q5ii, else the problem will remain.
This post has been edited by goolias: Feb 27 2014, 09:51 PM
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ekestima
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Feb 27 2014, 09:54 PM
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How about Q10ii ? I think Q5ii, Q6ll Q10ii all running same processor.
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goolias
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Feb 27 2014, 09:58 PM
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I think also using HiSilicon chip, but Q10ii comes with bigger flash memory, and can fit in HDD.
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goolias
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Feb 27 2014, 10:10 PM
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some of the discussion that try to make hardware acceleration works in Q5ii Experimental XBMC Gotham release with modified playercorefactory.xml file your all might want to give a try: Himedia Q5 II and Q10 II guide for XBMC and native external player (and NFS)Custom playercorefactory.xml show below, they fix is calling the built-in himedia player for playback in XBMC, . Use Himedia Player for local playback, DVD, while MXPlayer for internet streaming. QUOTE <playercorefactory> <players>
[bad html removed] HiMedia Player definition --> <player name="HimediaPlayer" type="ExternalPlayer" audio="false" video="true"> <filename>com.himedia.android.videoplayer</filename> <hidexbmc>false</hidexbmc> <playcountminimumtime>120</playcountminimumtime> </player>
[bad html removed] MXPlayer Free definition --> <player name="MXPlayerFree" type="ExternalPlayer" audio="false" video="true"> [bad html removed] Android intent --> <filename>com.mxtech.videoplayer.ad</filename> [bad html removed] Hide XBMC --> <hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc> [bad html removed] After 2 minutes bump the play count of the item in XBMC --> <playcountminimumtime>120</playcountminimumtime> </player>
[bad html removed] SopCast Player definition --> <player name="SopCast" type="ExternalPlayer" audio="false" video="true"> [bad html removed] Android intent --> <filename>org.sopcast.android</filename> [bad html removed] Hide XBMC --> <hidexbmc>true</hidexbmc> [bad html removed] After 2 minutes bump the play count of the item in XBMC --> <playcountminimumtime>120</playcountminimumtime> </player>
</players>
[bad html removed] Rules for which external player to use --> <rules action="prepend"> [bad html removed] Samba file shares --> <rule protocols="smb" player="HimediaPlayer" />
[bad html removed] DVD Images --> <rule dvdimage="true" player="HimediaPlayer"/> [bad html removed] rtmp Streams (Ice / Navi-x) --> <rule protocols="rtmp" player="HimediaPlayer"/> [bad html removed] rtsp Streams (Type of internet stream) --> <rule protocols="rtsp" player="HimediaPlayer" /> [bad html removed] SopCast --> <rule protocols="sop" player="SopCast" /> [bad html removed] Internet streams -- Disabled for now --> [bad html removed]<rule internetstream="true" player="MXPlayerFree" />-->
[bad html removed] Video files -- Default rule (last to ensure above trigger first --> <rule video="true" player="HimediaPlayer"/> </rules> </playercorefactory> And this one claim the hardware acceleration claim to work in emmc version of Q5ii Himedia Q5II and XBMC 1080P HW decoding support (explained)This post has been edited by goolias: Feb 27 2014, 10:10 PM
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goolias
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Feb 27 2014, 10:55 PM
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QUOTE(natzakaria @ Feb 27 2014, 09:24 AM) As I have mentioned my setup consists of the following: 2 units ATV2 jailbroken - awesome 1 unit OUYA - also awesome in 1080p Basically any Quadcore will do as dual core will never have enough juice to run XBMC and WILL always have problems like lag, hang and FC BTW I also have 2 units of Himedia collecting dust I m interested to know where did you bought Ouya? Dun think there is any reseller in M'sia, yes, no?
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ldragon
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Feb 28 2014, 01:00 AM
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goolias, have to buy from ebay / amazon
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cybersim2
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Feb 28 2014, 10:44 AM
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xbmc server very slow..took a long time to download the installation file any faster alternative ?
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TSpowerwoot
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Feb 28 2014, 10:53 AM
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QUOTE(cybersim2 @ Feb 28 2014, 10:44 AM) xbmc server very slow..took a long time to download the installation file any faster alternative ? Any good with this? http://www.filehippo.com/search?q=xbmcI think this is for Windows This post has been edited by powerwoot: Feb 28 2014, 12:09 PM
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TSpowerwoot
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Feb 28 2014, 10:58 AM
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QUOTE(goolias @ Feb 27 2014, 05:09 PM) If IINM, RK3066 and AMLOGIC chipset based android player is supported. I know Minix series run RK3066, not sure which player support AMLOGIC. Official supported hardware XBMC wiki supported android hardwareThank you for the heads up with the link, I'll update at the 1st page to those looking to install XBMC into their android box in term of chipset compatibility. This is good start in choosing the right one before installing XBMC into it
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andru
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Feb 28 2014, 09:14 PM
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New Member
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QUOTE(aviecena2020 @ Feb 27 2014, 12:21 PM) Bro..which chanel you use for late nite sport... I watch Livesports using Navi under Porkie's Playlist folder. Skysports 1 and 2 for football & skysports 4 for golf but in SD only. BT sports also has live football. Infact you can find Skysports in Mashup too.
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susa
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Mar 1 2014, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(andru @ Feb 28 2014, 09:14 PM) I watch Livesports using Navi under Porkie's Playlist folder. Skysports 1 and 2 for football & skysports 4 for golf but in SD only. BT sports also has live football. Infact you can find Skysports in Mashup too. porkie's playlist is good on navi-x mashup is on movie... noobroom movie nice coz using single link...
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weikee
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Mar 1 2014, 07:32 PM
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Notice most of the xbmc on Rps the audio is only 2.0
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TSpowerwoot
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Mar 4 2014, 09:01 PM
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Does anybody tried Gotham overall?, just wanted to know. I am yet to try it as still waiting the .rpm binary for my linux installation.
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cybersim2
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Mar 6 2014, 09:52 AM
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Heard Gotham got new release that fully support Android touch screen
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cybersim2
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Mar 6 2014, 09:54 AM
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TSpowerwoot
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Mar 6 2014, 10:57 AM
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QUOTE(cybersim2 @ Mar 6 2014, 09:54 AM) I tried it yesterday for my win8, there are still plugins are not compatible yet especially for the skin. However fusion and mash up works fine with it.
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jihmie
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Mar 6 2014, 04:31 PM
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anybody tried it on their android box?
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MK84
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Mar 6 2014, 07:33 PM
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QUOTE(jihmie @ Mar 6 2014, 04:31 PM) anybody tried it on their android box? The last nightly build before this one still have a couple of bugs with the PVR plugins. Otherwise it's usable.
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