Lol! If you are buying then you'd know what to expect based on previous experience....

Sums it up

hope no dark screen bug

But did you flash your previous unit with different ROM?

Bought the mini m8s pro 2 months back. The box is fast but can get very hot running Kodi...registering 75c with CPU Temp app. The stock Marshmallow it came with is good but sometimes freeze when switching on WiFi... don't know if this only on my box.

I'm modifying the box for more ventilation. I believe with the amount of heat generated, the box won't last very long.
And for the dark screen, it's still there unfortunately (for the stock fw). Currently I'm using Beelink GT1 Rom from Alvatech of Freaktab Here. I'm experiencing no freezing so far with it...and the good part is darkscrern is fixed with this rom.

my previous unit S905 no issue

wow...i saw the internal part i thought the heatsink sufficient to tame the S912 but according to your review I think the old T95 Max seems like a safer bet.

mini m8s pro now got android 7.1.2 firmware

https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-an...pro-tv-box.html

Hi,

Anyone knows who can provide service for unbrixing tvbox?
Mine m8s box bricked and kind of give up.

Cheers

Yeah, regarding the heatsink I thought so too. But seems like it's still not suppressing the heat well. Maybe 75c is normal for current standard of cpu/SoC but I just don't feel comfortable with it haha...hence the modification.

I've tried the official update android 7.1.2, yup...no issue on dark screen anymore but the absence of navigation and notification bars is really a turn off for me. Maybe they will bring back the bars on their next update (if there's any at all). For the time being, have to stick to Alvatech's.

This post has been edited by mywife: Oct 16 2017, 08:52 AM

Boxes are kind of cheap these days, I guess people would rather buy new boxes than paying someone else to unbrick the box.

Would you pay if someone is charging you RM 50-100 for unbricking it ?

at least no dark screen issue then the box is usable...haha

guys, any reliable seller for minix neo u9??

hi guys..i am thinking of getting a good reliable not expensive android box. the main purpose is to watch movies and live sports. can anyone suggest 1?

Search this thread or head over to the Garage sales section.. I guarantee you'll find a reliable seller.

See page title la..

Ahaha, then i its time to say good bye to my m8s

Lookup Therion at garage sales.. for Apple TV 4
Nvidia Shield!..

This post has been edited by Scissorshand: Oct 18 2017, 11:07 AM

Hi guys. Been doing some reading and I have finally narrowed down my choices to one of these two: Minix U9-H and Himedia Q10 Pro. I'm buying for my parents in Kampung, dad is bored with the free mytv channels lol. so I reckon I need something with easier navigation / user friendly interface (more like uncle-friendly interface) haha. Appreciate your help. Thanks

TBH, both are really good boxes with stable firmware, you'll just need to have good add-on and setup

In my opinion, there is no user friendly tv boxes, ie no matter how, they are just too difficult for less educated oldies.

Kodi is just too difficult.

Apps could be easier, but not many apps are written for tv remote. If the apps are written for phone/tablet, it is going to be a nightmare in navigation.

Thanks for the response bro. Saw you posted a question on Nicety's thread too. Probably leaning towards the Minix due to Kodi now

I guess I'd do the installation and all.. Just have to teach them how to nav around. I'd agree that some techs are just too complicated for oldies. Well I believe they have to catch up anyway, I mean after spending hundreds on the setup, they wouldnt wanna let the tech go to waste (or to me, for that matter)

Agree on this part

Hi,

Please help me to decide which TV box is suitable for me so that I won't over spend on something unnecessary. I am new on Tv Box, read through the useful tips in page 1 and I search through Internet e.g., Mimix U1, there are so many models some have mentioned for 4k Smart Tv, but my Tv is basic Tv, it really confused me which one should I pick. Hopefully the experts here can give me some idea :

My Tv is a Full HD LED TV (is a basic Tv, not 4k, not smart Tv)
Resolutions is (1,920 x 1,080)
Using : Wifi
Budget < RM500
Need a Tv Box mostly for movie, documentary, and China movie series programmes (Not into games or sport).

Thanks in advance