Samsung Tab S2 (tablet in post) is certified by Netflix to run full HD.. Also note the following..

I noticed the last apk supposedly came from Minix's servers and I wondered why it would be working and they didn't publicize it. I mean, it's a strong selling point and a lot of Minix users out there would want Netflix in full HD/UHD. So just for kicks... Went ahead to install all three apks referenced on that page (Netflix_HD.apk, netflix-hd-remodded.apk & netflixlatest.hdonly8.apk) and none could even install on the Neo U1. No surprises there.

1. Netflix grants a master key to enable HD/UHD on their target devices.
2. Netflix provides a special apk that support HD/UHD, it's not the same app on Play Store and versions differ from device to device.
3. Netflix has an internal test server for device approval testing.
4. You could easily verify this by looking at the Shield TV box.
5. If enabling/skipping DRM alone would work, Netflix do not have to provide a test server to complete hundreds of tests before enabling HD/UHD, and manufacturers don't have to contact them at all to be certified.

Summarily: Without Netflix's blessing, there is absolutely very little to zero chance to get HD/UHD on an uncertified device. Not to worry, Long-term Netflix user here and gets full 1080p with DD via smart TV's app. No additional device needed.
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I leave a mini review here for searchers, got a box, label is t95n mini m8s, android 6. Box is very very small, quite smooth, I bought mainly to watch videos through browser. I installed firefox + ublock extension, 1080p videos are choppy, 720p no issue. Ublock works, no annoying pop ups but the extension's settings not showing up. Later I try chrome see fullhd video play smoothly or not but chrome no adblocker. Oddly enough seller say don't use browser, he say weird things happen to customer's unit... he didn't elaborate what actually happen though. Kodi seems to work though i haven't use it long. I haven't log in google play yet.

Can recommend one? I tried chrome, can play smoothly but the quality feel a bit different than native player.

Also there's this weird bug on this machine, if you disable google play app auto update, next time you open google play it will give you the terms and conditions screen like you're signing in first time and the settings all reset lol.

Planning to buy Nvidia Shield 2017 from US. If you are currently using one or the older model, kindly share your user experience. Thank You.

Brought my box all the way to India. Two problems now.

1) Bad Internet connection, I doubt I can stream any content.

2) Plugged in HDMI cable which I brought from Malaysia, I doubt it's spoilt as I was still using it before I put in my luggage. 4 ports on the TV but none detects my box. Tried with my laptop, also cannot detect.

FML. Gotta talk to hotel fellows tomorrow.

If it's too slow and I cannot load content, I have to accept the fate but if HDMI ports cannot use really I can here... One month plus here.

Is there any chance that HDMI ports can be disabled on a TV?

Sigh. I stayed in Beijing one, no issue some more provided me with HDMI cable.

this is where it can get confusing...

regular android uses PLAY STORE.

android tv uses GOOGLE PLAY STORE.

Same logo!

I will ask first if it applies to all rooms.
Else I cannot use my own box.

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?

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!

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.

what i meant to ask is, for RM349, is there a better android box? just want to get my money worth. 

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.

I fixed the problem.

1. Disable the app "play store", it's 1mb in size. (This app replaces the playstore with factory version)
2. Uninstall updates for "google play store" app.
3. Download correct play store apk.
4. Turn off internet, disable google's verify apps(maybe optional).
5.Install playstore apk. (First time I try with internet on it ask to verify app halfway through install, maybe if click no when it ask might work).
6. Playstore become normal now.

I dunno why google thinks my box is google tv. It came with the google tv version of youtube, maybe manufacturer/seller made some changes. I scan with malwarebytes, came back clean. Should be ok.

Glad to hear it's fixed.. Many "funny" firmwares on equally "funny" boxes out there. A 1MB Play Store is a sure red flag..

Interesting review.. Kodi V17 works beautifully and with full HD Audio passthrough.  Especially the part where the firmware is able to switch frame rates on Krypton as it was on Jarvis.. So hopefully, that code gets introduced to the Neo U1..

I still have to agree with his conclusion..

Don't need any of the above as yet and so will hang on to the Neo U1. Besides, rather add on the extra $40 and get the Nvidia Shield TV 2. You planning to get the Neo U9-H? 

which tvbox can play DTS-HD and TrueHD without much problem? Seems like mibox also cannot do so dunno y.. my old 3yrs tvbox can do, just that super slow and no much function so i wan upgrade..

ok thanks.. if those cannot decode, but at least can do bitstream, no? Doesnt need the tvbox to decode the DTSHD or TrueHD