Isn't hdkan subscription based?

Version 1.20. Only plays for about 30 seconds or less and immediately kills the video. Then a message flashes, asking to get a subscription from their website.. Even during the short playback, there's a constantly scrolling message at the top, asking for subscription. What version's yours?

Edit: playing a US channel.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 13 2017, 11:30 AM

Ah..Yes...

Noted... On the hunt..

There are several.. Minix boxes work too... Example the Minix Neo U1.

By right, it should be so... However, some devices have issues with the app and or the Google Play Store for easier updates. So if iFlix is important? better to confirm first when possible before purchase.

IMO.. Having a pre-rooted unpopular device that can be unrooted easily is better than having an unrooted unpopular device that can't be rooted easily.. for those who want it. Probably cuz not all manufacturers can offer after-sales service/tweaks/forum perks as the more popular devices.

These are a few things.. their importance varies from individual to individual.
*Six Axis app: For wireless game controller support.. PS3, PS4, etc.
*Ads: Block ads in any app... Get rid of at least 95% of ads from apps.. Makes for a more pleasant experience.
*Titanium Backup: Real device backup (apps, their data, wifi networks, etc).. handy in case of a factory reset. You'll be up and running in minutes.. 1-click setup...automatic restore.
*Flash custom ROMs/Kernels, etc..
*Having system-wide access also allows control over bloatware/pre-installed malware... basically, you can completely delete or disable any app.. be careful, delete the wrong one(s) and end up royally screwed.

As for how safe it is to unroot your device. That lies entirely on your firmware... Coded properly and you should experience zero issues... Else, you might suffer a soft brick or even worse... a hard brick, making your device a paperweight/door-stopper..

I have always rooted all my android mobile devices from day one...

TLDR: Soft brick = recoverable... Hard brick: almost impossible to recover. The device has moved on to a better place...

A soft brick, is basically when your device is stuck in a boot-loop, and as the name implies, is caused by a software error, usually the lack of a system to boot from or some other minor software bug that causes a boot glitch. They are easily fixable by reflashing your ROM in recovery.

Now then, as mentioned earlier a hard brick is where you're device won't boot at all. You have to either repair it yourself, using a JTAG or send it into a JTAG service to have it fixed. These are usually caused by people flashing ROMs or kernels not meant for their device. Flashing a ROM/file not meant for your device, can throw your system through a nasty loop (won't even power on), because it also flashes the kernel.

The kernel is what allows your phones software to interact with the hardware. It contains all the necessary info for boot, and also your phones drivers. There's a line in the kernel called "bootclasspath", and if this isn't what it should be for your device, you will get a hard brick, as this line tells your phone how to boot.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 13 2017, 09:11 PM

Exactly...Do not proceed with such steps unless you know exactly how it'll end up or willing to live with either good/bad results..

Don't think a copy is available.. Wise advice...

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 13 2017, 11:01 PM

So hardcore..

What sort of bugs? Sounds like despite the wait, they still pushed out without a stable firmware? Well, good news is they'll squash most of em in coming firmwares.

Not necessarily.. Take the Neo U1 as an example.. There's an active thread on the official forums dedicated to improving app compatibility... Fairly certain a dedicated one for the Neo U9-H can be arranged. Only, might want to wait awhile, seeing as it's still a new device and more important kinks are being worked on.

Show off... Damn nice.. Hoping to get bumped soon too.

There's no best box or app for such IPTV services you seek... If you bothered to read the first page alone, you would know this... You buy a good box, you find the source, you play the source.. If your device can't handle it, you ditch it and buy another.. You don't like? Get in line and subscribe to As**o and Hypptv.

Yeah, probably no use reporting to iFlix..

Hmm.. Lately, I haven't bothered to check how much load the system reports during playback. Just move from content to content and it simply chugs smoothly along. I am under the impression that the latest MiBox international should easily play such files, especially being <3GB low bitrate files. Could be as suggested, being MIUI.. Has too many background processes, compared to how Minix ships their devices..as close to stock as possible.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 22 2017, 09:44 AM

I believe it requires a subscription. Hyyptv package subscribers get 2 free Everywhere accounts.. Additional costs apply for others or more accounts.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 22 2017, 01:19 PM

Ya... Have to call TM to get the login info. Input in app and it'll allow you to watch subscribed channels.. That's if the app works properly on your device.. Very picky.

Haha.. Same here.. Can only view local TV channels.. Others just report that error... Works fine on my tablet too. I'm not that bothered as I've got the stock STB and the Hypptv app there works. For users like Fruitie, may be bothered... or maybe not as she's got "cloud" connections..

This post has been edited by voncrane: Mar 22 2017, 02:28 PM

It doesn't seem like a popular device... At least among those who frequent this thread. Occasionally, someone comes to ask about this Ubox and no comments or reviews are offered.. So you may have to take a chance and hope it satisfies your needs. Do come leave a review of sorts if you get it.

You might want to rethink that.. I'm assuming that Kodi is an important requirement?? As you can see from his review, Kodi 17 isn't faring well...17.1 may not fare better and with future changes to the Kodi code, probably worse down the line. So I would advise you hold out and only purchase a device that's confirmed to stick to and properly implement Android' standards. As the Kodi app has gotten quite strict and there's no turning back.

Beelink..

Nope... IMO, I'd rather buy a box I like and setup, than be stuck with some subpar device...cuz subscription...

Golden rule of noobness.. Always READ FIRST and ask questions later.. Page one was painstakingly researched and written.. The least you could do is to go through it..