Good news, found the way to use online subtitle in SKYHD :

1). When SKYHD prompt the below screen, pls choose custom.


2). Choose MX player or Kodi when it prompt for the player to select.

3). If you choose MX player, at the top right corner you found MX Setting, select subtitle

4). choose online subtitle as per below screen. To be noted online subtitle features only available in latest MX Player, if your MX player do not have this feature pls upgrade to latest MX player from Google Play Store.


5). Search subtitle by the movie as below.


Note : the above is shared by one of the customer who do not wish to disclose his name. Once again, thank to all customers that always share the tips here.


This post has been edited by nicety: Jun 20 2015, 11:21 AM

Since you ask about buffering & caching, let me share some knowledge here.

Why streaming require buffering ?

Buffering is designed to improve the streaming experience; when streaming over Internet, the data provisioning is not consistent as internet only running on best effort basis. Without buffering, the streaming will be choppy or temporary pause when internet connection disrupted. To overcome this, the streaming app will hold the upcoming content which to be consumed by viewer later when connection disruption. Buffering a stream helps work around any inconsistencies in the data flow while streaming content. The buffer may also contain recently viewed content for fast rewinding. Cache is an allocated data storage space that contains buffered information that the viewer is likely to use or already used.

Why my app show "Cache is full"?
Some streaming app use DDR memory as buffering cache, some use the flash memory(EMMC/NAND) as the buffering cache. Majority of the streaming app are cached in memory, due to limited DDR memory space, the cache size will be small, too small cache size will cause streaming choppy or pause when there is serious connection disruption or throttling. To increase the caching size, some app allow to cache in local disk/flash memory(EMMC/NAND). For example, Kodi cache is configurable as below :
http://kodi.wiki/view/HOW-TO:Modify_the_video_cache

When the cache size configured too small, the cache will be full and streaming became jerking and lagging. To enlarge the cache size, change the cache to EMMC flash instead of use DDR RAM to cache.

P/S : Not all streaming app has configurable cache setting, majority of the app are hard coded except Kodi.


How to clear cache in Kodi ?

If you install Kodi from TVADDONS.AG, there are some preinstalled maintenance tool to help you to clear cache file. If the tool does not work, then you may manually delete the from from the below path :
Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/temp/


How to fully utilize the caching in Kodi when your internet slow ?
When the internet data provisioning is slower than streaming, don't rush to watch the movies. Click the PAUSE to pause the movie and let the buffering to cache for about 20%-30% then only click play to start your movie from beginning. The streaming will play back the media cached locally at the same time the buffering will continue cache the next 20% of the streaming.

P/S : Please don't assumed Unify will never slow. Unify commitment is within Malaysia only regardless of 5MB or 50MB, majority of the streaming content servers are located at oversea. TM do not have big pipe to oversea and not guaranteed your UNIFY in oversea.
https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=3115619&hl=

This post has been edited by nicety: Jun 24 2015, 01:47 PM

Thank you AVFAN

By default there is no sound ringing, I suspect you have install some apps running at the background that trigger the sound.

If you unable to isolate the app that trigger this sound, then just reformat tthe box, then all apps are removed. Then you slowly install back the apps and observe which app trigger the sound.

You are right, uploaded the latest updated APK in the Skydrive. Thanks AVFAN

Thank you for inquiry. Pls find below the differences between Q16dual core and qQuad core :


1). 1GB RAM vs 2GB

2). Android 4.2 vs 4.4

3). 1080p vs 4K

4). Support H.264 vs H.265

5). 3 USB 2.0 vs 2 USB 2.0+ 1 USB 3.0

Sorry bro, we do not sell Xiaomi box therefore unable to give you good recommendation.

Dear Customers,

Current HiControl does not support Android 5 lollipop. I have uploaded new APK file (HandsetForMulti.....apk) in the skydrive which work as HiControl and support Android lollipop. Pls feel free to try and feedback.

Thank you bro, payment received. The English apps are installed, will dispatch by Monday morning.

Thank you for inquiry bro. You just come in time, I just got the firmware from Himedia to fix TVAPP.SO

Yes, will preinstall TVAPP.SO for you with latest firmware 109.


Dear Customers,

Himedia has fixed the problem I reported in May to support TVAPP.ISO.

If you experienced the below error for TVAPP.SO, please install firmware 109 to fix. Both firmware and TVAPP APK file are in my skydrive already. The complete firmware change log will be shared later.



This post has been edited by nicety: Jul 4 2015, 11:57 AM

Yes, TVAPP is a good streaming app. There are more apps to come included English apps, will upload to Skydrive after the testing.

For the Q5II, let's wait for the next firmware version.

This is Youtube problem, Smart TV and Android TV box with HDMI output will not have 1080p option.

https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/guide-ho...-devices.86854/
(the workaround given is either not work)

http://android.stackexchange.com/questions...rom-youtube-app

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/329821-3...hdmi-1080p-720p

http://www.faqssys.info/1080p-is-missing-from-youtube-app/

This post has been edited by nicety: Jul 5 2015, 02:16 PM

Technically yes, but I will not recommended as it is too complex for ordinary users. Below are the requirement :

1). You need USB DVD Drive which must support USB OTG.
2). Extra power supply to the portal DVD player, the USB power might not enough
3). You need media importer app which is not free.

The best way is to rip your DVD to ISO files and store in the portable HDD or NAS. The same for Blueray where Q16 could read directly the BDMV file in the HDD without ripping.

Below are some link for your reference :

http://blog.clove.co.uk/2012/11/07/connect...ithout-rooting/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1977387

This post has been edited by nicety: Jul 5 2015, 02:17 PM

Dear Customers,

Please find below change log for firmware 1.0.9 for Q5 and Q16 4K Quad core :

1). Improve Blueray file initial loading.
2). Resolve TVAPP.SO incompatibility issue.
3). Resolve CloudTV default player issue.
4). Rectify WIFI unable to connect to Access Point.
5). Fix 4K black screen problem.
6). Fix AirPlay TrueHD movies no sound.
7). Fix minor DLNA problem.
8). Fix minor User interface bug and errors.

The firmware 109 already uploaded in the Skydrive.

Yes, already latest firmware included the new apps discovered recently.

Thank you bro, already pmed to you.

Thank you for positive feedback bro. Pls feel free to pm me if you have any questions.

Dear Customers,

Just uploaded two Anime APK file to the Skydrive, please try and enjoy. Just sort the APK file by last modified date to identify which APK.

P/S : If you having dual core model, please kindly take care of the free flash memory space. If necessary, please uninstall inactive apps. If you have Q16 Quad Core model, then not an issue as there is 4GB of apps partition which allow you to install hundred of apps without issue.

This post has been edited by nicety: Jul 9 2015, 10:36 PM

Yes, more English apps will be coming soon. Currently I am testing the app where you could add your customized m3u file directly, simple and easy, no need the complex setup in the Kodi.

Thank you for your positive feedback bro. Our post sales support does not stop here, we continue upload new firmware and new apps in the skydrive to share with our customers.