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post Feb 27 2017, 05:30 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 27 2017, 05:12 PM)
this is where it can get confusing...

regular android uses PLAY STORE.

android tv uses GOOGLE PLAY STORE.

Same logo! biggrin.gif
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Nah... It's also named Google Play Store on regular android devices.. Such as on my Note 3 and Minix Neo U1.. Just checked. smile.gif
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post Feb 27 2017, 05:42 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 27 2017, 05:30 PM)
Nah... It's also named Google Play Store on regular android devices.. Such as on my Note 3 and Minix Neo U1.. Just checked.  smile.gif
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That is interesting.

Only on my tv is it google play store.

Tablet, phone, boxes.... all play store.
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post Feb 27 2017, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 27 2017, 05:42 PM)
That is interesting.

Only on my tv is it google play store.

Tablet, phone, boxes.... all play store.
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Check the app name within either the list of installed applications (stock launcher) or application manager.. It's got to be named Google Play Store. Cuz Google rebranded such and became Google Play... Then changed the name from "Android Market" to Google Play Store. Then others followed like;
*Google Play "Movies & TV"
*Google Play "Music"
*Google Play "Books", etc..

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post Feb 27 2017, 06:00 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 27 2017, 05:12 PM)
this is where it can get confusing...

regular android uses PLAY STORE.

android tv uses GOOGLE PLAY STORE.

Same logo! biggrin.gif
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My understanding...there is only one Play Store...

Google detects..."Android TV OS" - filter/display only TV certified items
Google detects..."Supported Android" - filter/display regular items as we know it on phones/tablets
Google detects..."Unknown Android" - display...this version not available/compatible/blah blah blah...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Feb 27 2017, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(fruitie @ Feb 27 2017, 01:18 PM)
I will ask first if it applies to all rooms. laugh.gif
Else I cannot use my own box. doh.gif
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Change hotel lor... Lol...
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post Feb 27 2017, 06:05 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 27 2017, 06:00 PM)
My understanding...there is only one Play Store...

Google detects..."Android TV OS" - filter/display only TV certified items
Google detects..."Supported Android"  - filter/display regular items as we know it on phones/tablets
Google detects..."Unknown Android" - display...this version not available/compatible/blah blah blah...
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Yes... smile.gif
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QUOTE(Two5Kid @ Feb 27 2017, 04:22 PM)
Does this means that if I get an Android TV (ex: Sony), I don't have to buy a Kodi box at all? Besides Sony, which brand has Android TV built in?
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Wiki mentioned a few here... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Android_TV

My only question is... If we load all sorts of crap onto TV and crash it, can reset? I dunno, I don't have smart TV...
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post Feb 27 2017, 06:15 PM

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QUOTE(dwRK @ Feb 27 2017, 06:00 PM)
My understanding...there is only one Play Store...

Google detects..."Android TV OS" - filter/display only TV certified items
Google detects..."Supported Android"  - filter/display regular items as we know it on phones/tablets
Google detects..."Unknown Android" - display...this version not available/compatible/blah blah blah...
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Right.... and hence the labeling.

Androidtv os is a subset, i think only 1/3 of the whole thing.

But it has some differences... voice search feature, netflix 4k, youtube 4k... good stuff not available for generic androids.

Even popcorntime has a version, can do voice search! biggrin.gif

Read an article about google... some guy was saying the big value in google will be found in the voice search feature, a lot of money now poured into it. I trust that will come true. Best to buy a few google/alphabet stock now. laugh.gif

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 27 2017, 06:15 PM)
Right.... and hence the labeling.

Androidtv os is a subset, i think only 1/3 of the whole thing.

But it has some differences...  voice search feature, netflix 4k, youtube 4k... good stuff not available for generic androids.

Even popcorntime has a version, can do voice search! biggrin.gif
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Cool 😎

...there's also Android Wear... Lol...

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post Feb 27 2017, 06:18 PM

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Thanks for the replies guys. Will do some more research on it.
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post Feb 27 2017, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(Two5Kid @ Feb 27 2017, 06:18 PM)
Thanks for the replies guys. Will do some more research on it.
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There isnt much u can find to read about androidtv os, only general stuff.

But trust me, i am using both android tv and android box.

Androidtv is faster, more convenient, saves tnb bill since no need other box.

But, not good for playback, hd audio, home theater.
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QUOTE(donthitmyface @ Feb 27 2017, 01:51 PM)
Good tip I did more digging, play store auto updates to the google tv version.

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/

If you look there, my version is the [8] one. But even though i downloaded the [0] one to manually install after it installs successfully, app info is the [8] version. So I think the software replaces it with factory version(which is [0]) after everytime google play self updates.
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You have one strange box there...
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post Feb 27 2017, 11:57 PM

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An update for my case. biggrin.gif

Complained to hotel and their IT and maintenance department were quick in solving. After few rounds of troubleshooting and using my cable to try, I also brought my box to my colleague's room, her TV has no issue. So, confirmed it is my own TV issue. At first I thought I will require to change room, who knows the staff were so friendly and helped me to change my TV. Detached the old from one bracket and put in a new one. biggrin.gif

Internet connection was decent enough to stream my IPTV and Icdrama 720p content. I haven't tried Full HD Quasar yet. I'm so contented. rclxms.gif

Finally end of my drama. Luckily my cable is good. laugh.gif
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post Feb 28 2017, 12:39 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Feb 27 2017, 11:57 PM)
An update for my case. biggrin.gif

Complained to hotel and their IT and maintenance department were quick in solving. After few rounds of troubleshooting and using my cable to try, I also brought my box to my colleague's room, her TV has no issue. So, confirmed it is my own TV issue. At first I thought I will require to change room, who knows the staff were so friendly and helped me to change my TV. Detached the old from one bracket and put in a new one. biggrin.gif

Internet connection was decent enough to stream my IPTV and Icdrama 720p content. I haven't tried Full HD Quasar yet. I'm so contented. rclxms.gif

Finally end of my drama. Luckily my cable is good. laugh.gif
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Nice of the hotel to go to such extents to please their customers.. Now return the favor and on behalf of the other hoteliers... Do NOT run the Quasar addon or such p2p based connections on a hotel network.. As doing so, will most likely grind the network to a halt for other users.. Regular streaming is okay.. Let's play nice, ya... icon_rolleyes.gif
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Feb 28 2017, 12:39 AM)
Nice of the hotel to go to such extents to please their customers.. Now return the favor and on behalf of the other hoteliers... Do NOT run the Quasar addon or such p2p based connections on a hotel network.. As doing so, will most likely grind the network to a halt for other users.. Regular streaming is okay.. Let's play nice, ya...  icon_rolleyes.gif
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OK la, listen to you. biggrin.gif
Will not use P2P. rclxms.gif Yes, I'm so surprised of such level of service. My colleagues said the box is like a Godsend now as you know we cannot really get used to India's lifestyle. laugh.gif
They said every night will camp in my room to watch shows together. laugh.gif

The hotel fellow also asked me if my box works like Apple TV. laugh.gif Actually I will be staying for more than a month that's why they had to fix for me. tongue.gif
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For Minix users, Minix Neo U9-H finally announced. They also announced their new Minix Neo A3, now with built in microphone for input..

Minix Neo U9-H now on sale on Amazon for USD 139.90 or USD 159.90 for bundle with Neo A3.

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QUOTE(donhue @ Feb 28 2017, 09:10 AM)
For Minix users, Minix Neo U9-H finally announced. They also announced their new Minix Neo A3, now with built in microphone for input..

Minix Neo U9-H now on sale on Amazon for USD 139.90 or USD 159.90 for bundle with Neo A3.

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why not start a dedicated MINIX thread?

great opportunity with this, more attention and tips for all minix users.

there is no active minix thread yet.


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post Feb 28 2017, 10:54 AM

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QUOTE(donhue @ Feb 28 2017, 09:10 AM)
For Minix users, Minix Neo U9-H finally announced. They also announced their new Minix Neo A3, now with built in microphone for input..

Minix Neo U9-H now on sale on Amazon for USD 139.90 or USD 159.90 for bundle with Neo A3.

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Meh... So far, I'm not impressed. Will not be upgrading at this time...

QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 28 2017, 10:34 AM)
why not start a dedicated MINIX thread?

great opportunity with this, more attention and tips for all minix users.

there is no active minix thread yet.
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Up to others to decide if it's necessary.. IMO, it isn't as there's an official Minix forum with a very active user base.. Most lowyat.net members frequent it too.. So.. whistling.gif
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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Feb 28 2017, 10:34 AM)
why not start a dedicated MINIX thread?

great opportunity with this, more attention and tips for all minix users.

there is no active minix thread yet.
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agree, I'm a minix user also.

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