Hi andru,

In term of hardware spec, both Q16 and X8H are almost the same. I would not say which is better then which, both has their pros and cons. X8H has XBMC MINIX edition which is customized for MINIX processor.

Q16 is from Himedia which is well known by it supported video and audio codec which MINIX do not have and the support 3D as well.

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This post has been edited by nicety: Nov 13 2014, 10:25 PM

Sorry for the late response bro.

Change log:
1. Setup icon changed
2. remove all Chinese info in browser
3. fix the input, timezone and OSD problem after reboot
4. VPN supported
5. fix the AUDIO and subtitle function on RC

Thank you bro, your poslaju will be dispatch tomorrow morning. Just pmed the tracking number to you.

Thank you AVFAN for the sharing.

Dear Customers,

It's time for the upgrade to KODI Helix 14. If you are not technical savvy, does not matter. This is the value added service we gave you. I have uploaded the KODI APK file and "5 steps quick upgrade XBMC to KODI" guide in my skydrive. You can get your KODI ready as easy as copy files only, the configuration included BBTS and XBMCTORRENT as shared by AFVAN. Enjoy!

This post has been edited by nicety: Nov 17 2014, 11:04 PM

Thank you bro, just pmed to you.

Thank you for for inquiry bro. HiControl started since 1st generation of Q series, this function already mature and stablished. Beside hiControl, Hishare is available as well.

Bro, xBMC/Kodi development cycle is very fast, it is not necessary to upgrade every alpha or beta version. If you satisfy with your current beta version, just stay with it. The next week wil be RC1, RC3, you will be tired if follow each version closely. Please use the 5 steps Quick Restore step by step guide instead of fresh install when you perform release upgrade.

Yes, ready stock for Q16 quad core 2GB RAM, next business day dispatch.

There is 3 attachments in the getting started email included Hicontrol and HiShare APK files. I just resent the getting started guide to your email address, please double check your mail box or spam mailbox if not received.

This post has been edited by nicety: Nov 21 2014, 09:24 PM

Hi Bro, both are workable. You can install either one.

The external HDD drive will be name as sda1 or sdb1 or sdc1. Please check.

By the way, please do not use XBMC/KODI to play movies from HDD. It is recommended to play via Himedia native player because Himedia player has been optimized to play on Hisilicon processors and come with wide range of video and audio codec which XBMC player do not support. XBMC/KODI should be use for online streaming.

Use ES Explorer or File Manager to verify if the ext HDD detected. What is the file system formatted in your external HDD?

Bro, we do not import Q10 quad core 4K because it,has only have 8GB flash memory. After deduct Android kernel files and apps files, left only 4GB. I would not recommend 8GB flash memory model because you might have,challenge for large apps like xbmc or,torrent base,streaming app like,popcorn time.

The only Himedia model come with 16GB flash is Q16. We always advise customer to take Q16.

If you reference to latest Android smart phone in the market today, minimum flash is 16GB, this proof the need of flash memory as Android apps getting mature and app getting bigger and bigger to cater for new functionality.

Similar to Apple IOS, 8GB flash no longer exist for latest iPhone or iPad.

Just pmed to you. There is no problem to support 3TB HDD.

To get rid of rooting troublesome, we always advise customers to use native Android vpn as below example :
http://www.securitykiss.com/resources/tuto...s/pptp_android/

Using Android Native vpn, no rooting required. If you install 3rd party VPN via APK file then you need to root the device because 3rd party vpn modify the Android kernel.

For Q16 or Q5 quad core, pls check your firmware 106 and above only support VPN.

Thank you for inquiry. Both Q16 and X8H has its own strength, below my comment base on your requirement :

1). Local content - Himedia start from media player business and later diversify into Android player. The differentiation of himedia is the native Himedia player come with wide range of video and audio codec included DTS and TrueHD DTS 5.1/7.1, BDISO, 3D MVC and etc. To play local content, Q16 has the advantages.

2). Netflix - both Q16 and X8H could play Netflix, I presumed you aware Neflix is paid service and has regional restriction, you need DNS or VPN to overcome the restriction.

3). XBMC - X8H has build in XBMC Gotham 13 Minix edition which is customized for MINIX processors, Hardware acceleration is enabled for X8H. Q16 is using generic XBMC/KODI, KODI 14 is stable in Q16 just could not enable the hardware acceleration.

As mentioned earlier, each has its own strength, you may judge base on your needs.

X8H plus is minor upgrade with gigabit Ethernet and H.265 which Q16 already supported. XBMC in X8H plus still remain at Gotham 13, Kodi 14 not preinstalled.

Thank you bro, payment received. Wil dispatch by tomorrow morning.