OK thanks!

Many thanks. Don't know why in my head I think I have Q16! Ha. Maybe due to the fact I was thinking of getting Q16 before! Ha.

Thanks for highlighting my error. Otherwise I will be wasting my time and creating a mess to solve later. Ha.

Nicety,

Used my H8 last night and surprise, surprise, it started with the Androidsymbol rather than the usual Himedia word on the screen. It was updating. Took some time and later when the main menu appeared, the bottom favourites menu is gone now.

AA
Is this Android update? I thought I have disabled the auto update.

BB
Any settings I need to adjust after this Android update?

CC
To set my own favourites at the screen bottom, just use the + button to add. Right?

Thanks.

A quick update here.

AA
Updated to the latest H8 firmware 1.0.7

BB
Upgraded Kodi V14 to V15

CC
Upgraded Android to xxx (can't remember the version now).

Why so many updates? It started a few days ago on starting up my H8, it updated the Andriod WITHOUT me initiating it. Surprised to see the Android symbol on the startup as we do not normally see that on starting up.

With a number of emails with Nicety seeking his help, managed to complete the 3 updates. Many thanks!

Copied all the latest APK files in Nicety's skydrive and tried to install them on my H8. Surprised that half way through the APK files, it says running out of space! Can't be, we have 16 GB RAM. The APK files are about 1 GB only. Installing is done in the 2 GB ROM? Cannot be.

Please clarify where am I going wrong here. Thanks.

P/S If there is an APK QQQ installed earlier, if I install it again, I assume that the system will not allow me to reinstall QQQ again until I uninstall it first. Right?

If it allows duplicate installation, that may partly explain why I am running out of space with duplicates.

Thanks for the infor on the 3 partitions.

AA
Possible to increase the 2 GB app partition to say 4 GB?

BB
Strange that this is Android architecture (in Window, one can install as many programs as one likes as long as the hd allows. Running the programs, however, will be limited by the ROM).

Tried to delete some apps. Some successful and some not. There are some phone related apps in there. When I tried to uninstall, it does not have this uninstall option. Only clear memory. Please advise on how to uninstall apps like this.

CC
Wonder what is the file partition for? So much free unused space there.

DD
With low memory space, this affects running Kobi, stuck here and there. How much free space should I aim for?

EE
Doing this updating has helped me in knowing more on Android and Kobi.

Discovered that there are some good apps ( Movie HD, Movie Tube, etc etc). Tried a few movies and I could watched them without any bad links rejection. In some ways, better than Kodi where at times, it is try, try and try. User interface is better in Kodi (nicer graphic), however.


Cheerio.

This post has been edited by plumberly: Dec 4 2015, 10:06 AM

Many thanks once again for your reply.

Please suggest to Himedia to increase the 2GB to 8-10GB for future models. I know someone will fill up no matter how much space is there. But less people will be complaining and experiencing this problem. Ha.

Yes, saw the "move to SD card" option when I was trying to delete some apps. Will try this later.

I have about 170 MB free. Will try to delete some more apps.

Sorry for mentioning the good apps in your Skydrive. Those reading this, just delete that from your memory! Ha.

Cheerio.

A quick feedback from me on my H8 journey here ....

Past 15+ years using ASTXX.

Bought my H8 and after trying it out for about a month, cancelled ASTXX last month. Now on H8!

The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

GOOD
* much better choice and variety of TV shows, movies than ASTXX! Eg Adam Ruins Everything, concerts, etc. Watch what and when I want to!
* no problem with Korean, Taiwan TV shows for my wife
* no problem for my 3 kids watching their respective programs
* NICETY has been most helpful in sorting out my problems, even on the recent New Year day! He is there 24/7!
* NICETY has lots of updates in his Skydrive. Some good APK in there but only for NICETY's customers. Ha.

BAD
* my wife misses ASTRO's #306 Chinese news (better than Channel 7, 8 news)
* even with 2 GB and 16 GB hardware in H8, one will reach the limit for apk installation in no time! Unless one is very stringent in what one installs.
* annoying when one has to use mouse for certain add-on and apk, rather than just the remote. Wish one day, all add-ons and apks can be used with EITHER mouse OR remote.

UGLY
* being new to Android and Kodi, can be a nightmare for beginners like me while trying out things. E.g. installed iStream the other day thinking it was an add-on, it messes up the configuration I have set up in Kodi add-on. iStream is a build! Be ware! Need a quick lesson on terms like add-on, build, apk, etc, etc. Cannot undo with the above mistake. A pity! Have to re-install Kodi etc. NICETY has the 5 easy steps for this.
* Android has rather frequent version updates. Version 16 is coming soon. Resulting problem is having to re-install Kodi, add-ons, build, etc. Maybe there is a simpler way to save one's configurations (Kodi & apk) and reuse them after the Android update. Will find out later.

After going through this steep learning curve, would I still cancel my ASTXX and switch over to H8 if I could turn back time? YES! Lots more things to explore and enjoy! Get the TVBox with at least 2 GB to minimise annoying problems creeping up in your TV show/movie discovery!

Hook up H8 to AVR for better sound enjoyment while watching movies and concerts! Now I have a cinema in my house! Ha.

Cheerio.

P/S I am on Streamyx 8 Mbps and so far not much problems in streaming even when my kids are on wifi.

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This post has been edited by plumberly: Jan 7 2016, 03:07 PM

Have already signed up with Netflix and tested on H8. No buffering, good picture quality etc etc. Only complaint is I cannot pause the movie. Once you start it, no more control. Ha. Maybe it is because I do not know how to do that.

Cheerio.

Thanks.

I thought I have tried the remote and mouse the other night. Will test it again the next time I use Netflix.

Give me a shout if you see some good movies/documentaries in Netflix! Thanks.

My advice is to get the 2+16 version. I was thinking of getting the 1+8 version first as a test, add memory if needed. Checked with Nicety on whether I could add the memory later if I needed it.

Answer is, no, cannot add memory. Like your mobile phone. You are stuck with what you purchased.

I am already facing memory problem even with 2+16 version. Wish that they have a 4+32 version! Ha.

Enjoy your new toy!

Thanks.

The GOOD
Easier to use. Starts streaming without any problem (unlike Kodi where luck plays a part).

The BAD
Not much choice after watching a few of what you fancy. Watched the one about the internet boy (Aaron S) yesterday. Pity him at what happened to him.

The DECISION
I don't think I will continue with it after my free 1 month! Ha.

And Kodi & apk are better in choice and variety.

Excellent! Thanks!

This post has been edited by plumberly: Apr 4 2016, 08:51 AM

Just to say thank you to Nicety for his help.

Very rarely have I encountered a seller who is so after-sale focused with excellent and friendly service.

Me being new to TV box, Android and not knowing much about it, his patience and willingness in sorting out my problems are highly commendable.

My advice to those new to TV box with limited knowledge on Kodi, apps, Android etc, don't just look for the cheapest TV box. The few RM you may save by buying elsewhere may cost you lots of headache and hassle in using the TV box. Nicety's help is second to none here.

Nicety's cloud sharing for his customers is icing on the cake where he compiles the latest firmwares, latest Kodi, good apps, download/backup/etc procedures.

Just one criticism on Nicety, if I may. He does not give discount! Ha. Now I understand and appreciate better his business mission and strategy - provide the best after sales service at a given price.

Cheerio.

P/S I am not related to Nicety (he is in Penang while I am in Bintulu). And we are NOT in any joint business venture. This is a genuine feedback from a happy customer.

As one who has used both, yes, Q5 Pro is better than H8 even though Q5 has smaller GB.

More stable, faster and nice small features not in H8. Eg when press and hold on the down key, it will just move 1 line down in H8. In Q5, it will scroll down continuously. Good when you have to go down a long list.

The extra few RM is well worth the Q5 Pro!

You will get more happy customers with better TV Box! Win win for both!

Wah!

Which Android version in this?

azdrama is mati (I think).

Have followed what Nicety has suggested, using another add-on now can watch more or less the same shows as azdrama in the past.

I have been using Q5 for many months now. Using it for hours everyday without problem. Of course, keep it away from the sun, with some ventilation from the ceiling fan etc.

Clean up the memory. Needs some 300 MB free for a smooth operation.

Good luck.

Sometimes the buffering is due to the source (too many users there etc ).

Suggest trying to use different sources and see.

Also, traffic is high (and thus slow) in the afternoon when viewing China sources.