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puchongite
post Dec 21 2019, 04:44 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Dec 21 2019, 12:53 PM)
Mind elaborating on the bold part.. Thanks.
As suggested... Do a factory reset... Probably something broke during the update... If issue still persists.. Either go wired (highly recommended) or reflash prior stock ROM.
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From what I understand, Afrd is to dynamically toggle the refresh rate, trying to match that with the video frame rate currently being played back.

From Droid settings, select display. Select screen resolution.

Normally the 'Auto switch to best resolution' is on. This will likely choose highest resolution and highest refresh rate. But there are other available options, such as ....p60, ....p50, ....p30.

So just try one by one manually with respect to a particular content of video one interested to play.



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post Dec 22 2019, 07:16 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 22 2019, 06:35 AM)
There are few things i am not sure about android box system.
I saw a few demo set along those store.

1.How do I disable or remove those launcher interface ? each android box have their launcher which is hard to navigate using a remote control.I just prefer something simple like stock android which apps are just on the front page.I worry after remove or disable will crash and boot loop.
You will need to have at least one launcher. You can have mulitiple launchers. If you don't like the current launcher, you could install and check if other launcher works.

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2. Which so many android box , some are with remote control but no shutdown button but with only sleep red button.Is there a way to totally poweroff the device rather than sleep mode ? All the android box with their own interface doesn't have a turn off button ? tested long press will not work.
This is usually configurable, to go to sleep or to go to shutdown. And firmware specific.

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3. How do i block ads from a various apps in 1 go ? as for non rooted box , is it possible to block all popup or google ads from every apps ? some ads are unrelated and worry when they click it and brings up a browser and install some malware.
This case to case depends on the apps you installed. Some apps the ads go away if you pay. If you are rooted, you can try 'Adaway' to remove ads, but it is not 100% effective.

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4. Does android box allow rooting ? SOme apps are include data/data which I wanted to backup.Does sdk tools allow to pull data/data from the androidbox without rooting ?
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Depends on the boxes you bought. Some boxes cannot be rooted. Some boxes are rooted by default.

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post Dec 23 2019, 06:48 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 23 2019, 01:35 AM)
1. How do I set and disable a launcher ? is it a good idea ? some launcher Interface give less information.Still prefer android stock widget which I can add Analog clock time , Weather widget and bandwidth usage widget and even some news feed.Some android box Interface just like microsoft win10 launcher.
There is something called default launcher. When you have multiple launchers and no default, when you press home button, android will prompt you to pick one launcher to run. When a default is set, then no more prompting. You can also clear the default.

Not all launchers will run, many firmware have limited platform libraries installed, so only limited number of launchers can run well.

So behaviour is depending on box A to box B.

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2. Didn't go to setting since it's on demo set.But the remote are on sleep mode.No option for shutdown.

3. I found the only way is to route a traffic via VPN to block ads for non root user.There are a few ads block.But I feel all of our apps info are routed to their vpn.Worry those vpn doesn't keep our privacy.Such as facebok and browser history.Some apps tv needed malaysia IP if it route to a vpn with non malaysia ip address will not work.

4. I am still deciding whether get with unroot or rooted box.Which one do you suggest ? Sometimes , some apps need to backup with data/data.Which android box have a fuction to easy unroot and root or 1 click root ? https://www.xda-developers.com/best-one-click-root-2018/
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Nothing specific can be mentioned if no brand is mentioned as all these are mostly varies from one box to another.
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post Dec 24 2019, 12:13 PM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 23 2019, 11:37 PM)
I went for AliceUX for a test , there is no option on checking background apps running.I done a check , there is no option to change default launcher.I would rather change back to default android launcher like stock asop.Much more easier to navigate with mouse.
Your requirements are considered rare and quite the opposite of what most people want.

Typically few will be interested to check background apps running.

Option to clear default launcher is always there. You just don't know where to find it.

But that does not mean the so-called "default android launcher" is actually available and installed on the box you tested.

Nobody wants to use the android launcher on a TVBox.

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Any guide on youtube ? I can't find the interface alice.Not able to check background apps or cache running or disable the launcher.
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For youtube, install smartyoutube apk. Again, the requirement to check background apps is rare. Few people are bothered with it.


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post Dec 25 2019, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Dec 24 2019, 10:53 PM)
Yeh,  surely knew less about those box.As I remember reading along , box like Nvidia Shield , minix besides the box also must contain a good chipset like Amlogic rather than a box.Middle range would be mecool.
I google out some interface are tanix or svi or evpad which I am not able to see those background process apps running.No option to set or view the process.
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Because nobody worries about it. They think the built in house keeping mechanism of android is good enough.

But hey if you are so worried, you can install additional apps to do it.

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post Jan 3 2020, 02:13 PM

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QUOTE(Fortunatus @ Jan 2 2020, 04:16 PM)
Hi, I have an old TV with no usb and internet connection only have HDMI...which TV box should i buy as I only subscribe to Netflix? Thanks for the suggestions.

Hi I would like any other app that is not netflix but still can have subtitles...i can't live without subtitles.
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What is the highest resolution of this TV ?
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post Jan 8 2020, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Jan 8 2020, 04:25 PM)
Any app/apk recommendations to stream local TV1/2/3 that dont need google services?
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RTM apk ? Tonton apk ?
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post Jan 8 2020, 05:27 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Jan 8 2020, 05:24 PM)
Work on Android 4.4 KitKat?
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No idea. You try.
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post Jan 8 2020, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(Skylinestar @ Jan 8 2020, 05:30 PM)
Last I tried (a month ago) don't work. Hence looking for alternative app that connects to the same server.
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Try the older version, or upgrade your OS version.
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post Jan 17 2020, 07:41 AM

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QUOTE(drewin @ Jan 17 2020, 12:40 AM)
Hmmm I'm using minix neo u9-h and I am experiencing slow download speed with WiFi and wired connection. I've subscribe to unifi 500mb package and when I test the speed at TM speed test it can only reach around 60mbps DL and UL of 100mbps which is weird.... I've also tried speed test on my phone and it can hit 350mbps... Anyone know why?
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Most TVbox hardware are very mediocre in WiFi performance. If you can get a steady 60 Mbps, happy already.

Wired connection should be better. If you can't get > 100mbps, then Minix neo is just nothing but hype. LOL.
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post Aug 8 2020, 07:58 AM

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Whoever needs Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos, can consider Tivo stream 4k as one of the options. This box is a netflix certified box. With the latest firmware, it can stream using netflix and supports Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos. Sells at about rm300+ on the online site.

Also, this is an android TV box ( vs firetv which isn't ). It has chrome cast as well.

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post Aug 8 2020, 10:22 AM

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2020 Zidoo z9x is what you need to handle local playback.

The box is widevide L1 and supports Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos for local playback.

Streaming from netflix upto 4k is supported but Dolby vision and Dolby Atmos are said will be fixed in the future firmware release.

Price is around 1k there about.
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post Aug 11 2020, 12:47 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Aug 11 2020, 12:03 PM)
Hi, did you own it?

From official site, it looks interesting.

https://www.zidoo.tv/Product/index/model/Z9...FMcQ%3D%3D.html
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As pointed out by fellow poster, they will not likely to get official Netflix certification. The strength of the product remains in local file playback.

No, I don't own one. I watched this review and quite fascinated by it's ability, which is actually inherited from the powerful chipset.




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post Aug 11 2020, 06:23 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Aug 11 2020, 01:43 PM)
Ya me also. Haha!
I no need Netflix, I already have 3 certified Netflix device - TV, Apple TV 4K and also 4K UHD Blu-ray player.

Just interested with it others features.

Thanks for the Youtube review link, will check it out. smile.gif
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After you have watched the review, please comment on this feature mentioned in the review, LLDV.

The reviewer commented and showed that the player is able to "upgrade" a SD quality video to make it to be rendered in DV.

Unless it is simply a dynamic conversion from ( the already present ) HDR data to DV .....

But if HDR is already present in the video, then the quality of HDR rendered video and DV rendered video should not be significantly different, then we should not see much difference in the output quality.

Seeking clarification.
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post Aug 11 2020, 07:50 PM

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QUOTE(Andrewtst @ Aug 11 2020, 07:01 PM)
SD normally is SDR, if convert to DV, will be very wrong.

Origin Apple TV 4K also did that, everybody complain, so this option is optional now.

I am absolute don't want SDR convert to HDR/Dolby Vision.

If this option is not optional and cannot disable, then this TV Box is not for me. Haha!
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From the review video, there are 5 options :-

1. HDR10
2. Highest SDR rec 709
3. Highest SDR rec 2020
4. LLDV only
5. Automatic


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post Aug 13 2020, 03:54 PM

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QUOTE(xsi @ Aug 13 2020, 12:38 PM)
Hi All,
for my home setup using NAS but having problems. I use Zidoo Z9S.
1. Using Kodi, keep hanging when loading posters (with soure added).
2. While playing, video not smooth, i.e. sangkut. Same case when using VLC or Kodi  native player.
Same case for wireless and wired connection.

Any recommendation, better apps perhaps?
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I tend to think this is not an app or player issue. It is more likely WiFi or router issue. Are the NAS and player connected together via cable or via WiFi ? I suggest you troubleshoot the network first.
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post Sep 4 2020, 05:15 PM

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Zidoo Z9X review in English :-



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