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post Jun 18 2019, 02:05 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Jun 18 2019, 01:42 PM)
Unfortunately, I don't or bothered to check what url it's visiting.. Unsure what sec protocols are in place and don't want to poke a bear that's sleeping soundly. As long as it ain't broke? I let live.  smile.gif
Yes, ships with L1 but as you know Netflix's block is also server side. There are a few users in here...
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As far as I know, when the box is shipped with L1, as long as we don't tamper with the bootloader, bootsequence etc, rooting is not a problem. So with root, we can make the boxes fake the Netflix approved android TV ?
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post Jun 18 2019, 02:42 PM

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QUOTE(jhlou @ Jun 18 2019, 02:33 PM)
I'm using Mecool box and has been following solutions for using netflix Android TV version. Unfortunately I don't see any.
Right now I'm using phones version and is not Full HD
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Interesting.

Could you elaborate ?

What is your current Widevine level as reported by DRMinfo ?

What "solutions for using netflix Android TV" you have followed ? Does the instruction including these steps :-

1. Modified build.prop ?
2. Did you add the two files mentioned ?
3. Did you also changed the launcher to the lean and mean launcher ?

I do come across a few posts about these "solutions for using netflix on android TV". The instructions are quite the same.

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post Jun 18 2019, 02:52 PM

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QUOTE(jhlou @ Jun 18 2019, 02:47 PM)
Sorry to disappoint you.  I followed their news but didn't apply their solutions. 
I am fine with lower resolution and don't wish to brick my box.
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Fair. These are for the hobbyists.
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post Jun 18 2019, 03:21 PM

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QUOTE(jhlou @ Jun 18 2019, 02:47 PM)
Sorry to disappoint you.  I followed their news but didn't apply their solutions. 
I am fine with lower resolution and don't wish to brick my box.
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What MeCool box you are using ? From what GuyM said his boxes from MeCool are able to run 4k video from Netflix.
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post Jun 18 2019, 09:05 PM

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jun 18 2019, 08:59 PM)
iptv@unifi oso blocked
AstroGo worst, crash directly
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These two apps not working are quite expected because these two are anti-root, and I was told M8S L pro comes rooted.


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post Jun 18 2019, 09:13 PM

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QUOTE(jhlou @ Jun 18 2019, 08:56 PM)
I'm using M8S Pro L Android TV version.
It did able to play 4k until I think last year when Netflix blocked.
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Seems a bit irony that the KM3, the cheaper box is able to play 4k Netflix while the more expensive box M8S pro L is unable, both from MeCool.
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post Jun 18 2019, 10:04 PM

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QUOTE(jhlou @ Jun 18 2019, 09:27 PM)
M8S can run Astro Go.  Search my replies here
I don't use Unifi so not sure on this
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If you are able to run AstroGo 8.2.6 without performing any trick, most likely you box is not rooted, ie likely you are using a different ROM than those who say they cannot.

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post Jun 19 2019, 08:21 AM

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Yesterday I followed the instructions here and (almost) fully converted my TV box into an Android TV.

The earlier installed Iflix is converted ( by itself ) into an Android TV compatible app. Previously the app must be navigated using airmouse, it is now TV friendly.

Because I don't have the encryption key to open the mega files on the freaktab site,, I had some difficulty in downloading the right files for Google play store and services.

Launcher is not changed yet. Maybe I downloaded the wrong file.

https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/developmen...ce-on-r-box-pro

PlayStore now becomes TV remote friendly too.


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post Jun 19 2019, 12:56 PM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 19 2019, 12:51 PM)
Which box are you using?
Why not just flash it with Minixfreak OS which come in ATV vsrsiom?
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What's the Widevine level for Minixfreak OS ? If by flashing a new ROM, I could get Widevine L1, I could be motivated to do it. wink.gif

I read the Widevine L1 is determined at factory. Any subsequent tampering will cause it to reduce to L3.

In addition, many of the tvboxes are using closed source wifi device drivers. So one might get funny side effects of ethernet or wifi not working and so on.

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post Jun 19 2019, 02:56 PM

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QUOTE(jhlou @ Jun 19 2019, 01:48 PM)
To summarize,
KM3 can run Netflix UHD because it is Google certified

M8S cannot because not certified

Correct me if I'm wrong
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QUOTE(szecheng @ Jun 19 2019, 02:08 PM)
netflix needs hevc h.265
you mean m8pro l not hevc h.265 certified?
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My reading of the posts is this :-

1. It's important to have a base which is Widevine L1 to start with.
2. And then you run a magic program provided by a nerd there. From what he described, it should work with any device which is Widevine L1 certified, but he cannot guarantee that.
3. He could not post the magic program under day light, because he worries that will cause the spoofing to be blocked by Netflix.


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Some thoughts about the fix we're using.
1. It "whitelists" our KM3s by spoofing a Firestick, a Netflix-certified device. That's the function of the fix file.

2. The spoof persists and survives reboots (to my surprise) even though our boxes are not rooted and thus will not permit permanent changes to system. (Of course, if we had root, Netflix wouldn't run at all, but that's a different kettle of fish).

3. It would not surprise me if, from time to time, something else running on our boxes breaks the spoof, which after all is not engraved in stone, so to speak. We'd then lose HD and get error messages.

4. The solution would be to start over: uninstalling and reinstalling the two files should restore the spoof.

Given how aggressively Netflix patrols its service, the day may come when the fix just stops working. But for now, it seems to be holding up, even if a reinstall is occasionally necessary.

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post Jun 19 2019, 08:57 PM

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QUOTE(muncheno @ Jun 19 2019, 04:57 PM)
You are right here.
Only L3 from Minixfreak Rom.

As for wifi, my opinion is by luck, even from same factory also could have issue due different chipset been used.

So far Minixfreak Rom been workings well on my 2 different brand S912 boxes.
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For me hacking current box to maximize its use is easier ( less effort ) than to install new ROM. Too much unknown to jump onto another ROM.

I don't mind jumping if there is big item benefits, eg DRM Widevine L1.

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post Jun 20 2019, 08:32 AM

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QUOTE(GuyM @ Jun 20 2019, 08:24 AM)
Yup one need to ask him for the 2 files to get Netflix uhd on the km3 km9 pro mecool boxes... Also bcos this 2 boxes are Google certified too

However maybe Bro voncrane can attempt to test on the gt king of it works

I know that'll not work on M8S Pro L although it has widewine L1. So for now only the Netflix 6.7 build from apkpure will work at 480-720 dependant on your TV upscale capability
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There is a complication with respect to Netflix. We already know these days Netflix also checks for root. They added on this check to their already too many checks.
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post Jun 25 2019, 01:24 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Jun 20 2019, 04:15 PM)
Thanks.. Will check it out..
True true and true.. Now I would have attempted flashing the ROM, etc all.. But given my past trials and this statement.."2. The spoof persists and survives reboots (to my surprise) even though our boxes are not rooted and thus will not permit permanent changes to system. (Of course, if we had root, Netflix wouldn't run at all, but that's a different kettle of fish).

Basically since the GT-King comes pre-rooted, is not Google certified and not pure ATV OS.. I'm disinclined to attempt.

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There are conflicting information here. Somebody who is the seller of Beelink GT1-A ( Widevine L1) claimed that his box which is pre-loaded with Chainfire SuperSu, is able to run Netflix in HD.

The information is found here :-

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4722095/+252

Have fun.
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post Jun 25 2019, 05:52 PM

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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Jun 25 2019, 05:29 PM)
There's no conflict about it cos that particular model can run Netflix 4k
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Why no conflict ? The post earlier by the freaktab guru ( and also other web site info ) say Netflix 4k cannot run if there is root.

If root and Netflix 4k are not conflict, then we use root to fake the 4k certified devices lar.
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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Jun 25 2019, 06:59 PM)
Oh...


Then I'm SHOCKED too 😁😁😁

So u buying or not?
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I won't be buying because I read that WiFi is terrible and I need to use wi-fi for my connection at this moment.
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post Jun 26 2019, 06:54 PM

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QUOTE(Ngto @ Jun 26 2019, 06:33 PM)
More action against sellers . When buying have to look for sirim stickers from now on

https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...droid-tv-boxes/
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Prosecuting the sellers. Do they have a case on buyers ? Is it an offence ?
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post Jul 10 2019, 11:59 AM

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QUOTE(mashimoro85 @ Jul 10 2019, 11:16 AM)
Yes, using wireless mouse
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The app logo is red background or white background ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...um.dimsum&hl=en


https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?....dimsumtv&hl=en


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QUOTE(mashimoro85 @ Jul 10 2019, 01:14 PM)
Hihi, its red in colour
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I browse through their contents, it looks pretty low grade content. Are you on a paid account now or on an evaluation account ? wink.gif

Base on the little "evaluation" time it permits me to have, clicking on setting button (before playing) is OK. BTW, it's the white background ( TV friendly version ) which I tested. icon_rolleyes.gif

You should check your airmouse toggles. There are buttons which will have impact on a typical airmouse, the combination effects are very confusing.

For example a MX3 airmouse, toggle the TV button and the Mouse button and different combination of that two buttons before you press OK.

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post Jul 10 2019, 02:28 PM

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QUOTE(mashimoro85 @ Jul 10 2019, 01:46 PM)
Ahh thank you sifu! I will try tonight with the white background version and see how.  thumbsup.gif
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I expect you won't be able to find it on your play store and even if can download, also cannot run it on your tv box. If that happens try this one :-

http://www.filedropper.com/dimsumtv

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post Jul 26 2019, 04:40 AM

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QUOTE(emy_77 @ Jul 25 2019, 09:25 AM)
*There's also pre-loaded Netflix, but need to update, but in play store it said app is incompatible

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From the picture I see that the Netflix icon is the big N with a black background, this is the mobile phone version of Netflix. It is difficult to navigate on TV and also unable to stream to 4k.

So this is likely a non-widevine L1 and none netflix certified stick.

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