ummm..the tv does not show the boot logo or detect signal.

the tv box just shows the word boot for a second after switch on then back to showing lines ---- ..

any ideas ?

Try the possible solutions as per my previous post.

hi guys ... is there box that can play game smoothly.
apart from NvidiaShield, Minix, Himedia...(high end.)
those lower brand rm300+ can play PUBG smoothly ?

S905x2 boxes?

Hi bro, like u said my tv netflix already capable of playing in 4k uhd hdr with 5.1 dolby. Initially i wanted to have same feature from netflix installed in androidbox. I also had idea of using Vpn so can go for more content, since my tv not allowed to do so. But after reading what boxes netflix certified, which can play 4k, which can do atmos, restrictions.. i backoff from this netflix+atmos mindset.

Based on my current understanding from all of you guys input i can conclude..

1. Nvidea shield capable of 4k hdr and atmos, can play netflix in 4k but nonatmos. App freedom wise need to dig more if any restrictions.
2. Apple 4k tv compatible with netflix can play 4k and atmos. App or apk freedom.wise there is restrictions.
3. Himedia q10 4k hdr atmos capable, but not netflix certified able to install apk but up to 720. App freedom unlimited.
4. Minix neou9h 4k hdr nonatmos, works similar to himidea.
5. Xiomi mibox support 4k netflix nonatmos, app freedom unlimited.

Correct me if im wrong..

Based on @AVFAN template

.. your broadband speed.
➡100mbps
.. will use ethernet or wifi?
➡Ethernet direct connection from router
.. want only english or only canto or only mandarin or...?
➡English, korean, chinese
.. want eng subs, chinese subs, whatever subs...?
➡Eng subs, malay subs
.. want movies or tv shows or live tv, what languages... give examples.
➡Movies, tvshows,live tv
...must have live sports incl all epl?
➡Sports epl, laliga, foxsports, skysports
.. can accept sd or only want hd?
➡HD uhd hdr
.. want hd audio (dtshdma, dd truehd) pass thru for yr home theater?
➡Dolby audio, dts, dd
.. want legit iptv like netflix, iflix, astro on the go, hypptv everywhere?
➡Astro on the go, unifiplaytv but i believe it only works in nonrooted box.
.. want ahem iptv , i.e. aztro and the like?
.. your knowledge level with androids?
➡Knowledge upto instalation, apps, using android mobile. Not up to rooting or troubleshooting. Still new for this android box chapter.
.. budget - min and maximum
➡300 to 600

Now im thinking of getting HIMIDEA Q10PRO / MINIX NEOU9H,
Comparing on
- performance and firmware issues
- app tolerance..
- audio video quality
- root or nonrooted is it necessary for hav all the apps installed
- and extra


This post has been edited by GHOSTVIC: Apr 22 2019, 01:20 PM

Compatible SoCs: Tegra X1, Allwinner H6, Realtek RTD1295, Hisilicon Hi3798CV200, Amlogic S912, S905X2, S905Y2, Rockchip RK3288, RK3368, RK3399.
Incompatible SoCs: All the rest where S905X, S905W, RK3328, RK3229 stand out … basically all those that mount Mali-450 GPU.

As per Scissorshand's suggestion.. Yep, latest AML and should be good. BUT remember that PUBG is a "built for Android OS" app and NOT an Android TV OS app. Hence, be wise to restrict your search to only boxes running the regular Android OS for optimum game compatibility. I'd recommend say the latest Mecool KM3..It's going cheaper now and within your budget. However, I believe it's running Android TV OS and high chance it's rooted. So there's that.. Buy at own risk... Again, if I and PUBG is absolute criteria? Stick to boxes powered by regular Android OS & confirmed un-rooted only!

Lastly, the game requires a minimum of 2GB ROM to install.. So make sure there's more than that as that size will grow.. FYI, not a PUBG player..hence, can't give you direct response.

Yes.... And we are back right where we started... Read back comparisons between the 2.. The one that most matches your needs will pop right out. IMO... Minix, as it ticks all the boxes...but your call la... As for AVFAN's list of questions.. They are now "outdated".. Can't discuss illegal iptv stuffs anymore.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Apr 22 2019, 02:06 PM

I've been quite curious. I plan to build a tvbox by assembling my own using AMD mobo and processor. Installing the android OS on it. I've no idea how compatible between AMD and android but as for Intel processors, it should work fine.
Why i plan to use a cpu over a made out of factory tv box because these stuffs break down easily.
Compared to Intel why i wanted AMD ? I'm sure given such scenarios, android are not resource hogging stuffs. AMD could easily stand up to the performance.
I've tried to research on TVbox build on AMD but not getting any results. Anyone can point me one ? Thx.

Haha biggest question is why do it your own ?

If hobby then OK lor.

But....WHHHYYYYY?????

If me, i would just build a Windows HTPC. Been there, done that. It's way more flexible than Android. make sure the GPU can output all the various DD True HD, DTS-MA, etc etc whatever you need. You don't need a high-end GPU for it.

Exactly hobby.

Not into windows because windows will ate a chunk of resources off easily. I prefer Android because it's light on resources and there's a whole lotsa stuff you can do with android that's free on playstore.
Actually i worried about GPU and if android able to work well with soundcards.....

Erm..if you have 4GB RAM, Windows 10 works fine. Add an SSD and it will be speed demon just like mine. You also can run an Android emulator on it.

If you're looking to build Android OS with AMD/Intel Hardware....i can say you are really looking at a very difficult project...Btw,i think you can forget about soundcards, you don't really need it nowadays. And i doubt you can find any Android drivers that works with Discrete soundcards.

How about something along the lines of the ODROID-N2? I'm currently eyeing it for similar and home NAS purposes.

Folks, is there an app on sound booster for android TV box? If yes, which would you recommend?

Seems like good stuff.
It would nice to have it running as Android media station + Nas.

Be aware, some apk are only compile for arm compatible only. Which i think you might find problem using windows htpc.

This post has been edited by hellfire_my: Apr 23 2019, 12:12 PM

Seek out the app ViPER4Android..... I haven't tried it on any Android powered boxes (as I have no need for it due to HDMI passthrough and HT).. But it works beautifully on my phone. Been using it for years and is one of the first apps along with Titanium Backup that I always install. Careful though, as it's a complex app. But you can get the hang of it.. Another much simpler sound mod app would be the "Dolby Atmos" app.

If all else fails? Try using a normal media player.. I recommend Poweramp Music Player.. Has decent equalizer controls.

It's good stuff and has the all new Amlogic S922X SoC, same as the Beelink GT1-K TV Box. Rumors are that within the next few months. More Android boxes will be released sporting this new SoC.. So, this who can wait? Best to wait and see what's being released. Looking at you HiMedia and Minix..I've been awaiting the Odroid N2's release for some time now.. There's Android 9 Pie ready, just have to wait a couple more months for 64Bit and stability... Which is fine by me as I'd like to see it run in the real world first.. See how the community sets it up as a media player and NAS combined, versus just a NAS alone.. If it's all good? Then I'll grab one and retire my Neo U1.



True and critical... HW-wise? fine.. a HTPC rules and will last longer as you can upgrade at will. Besides that? Price to performance ratio, apps compatibility, power consumption, etc.. Android wins... It's where the ehem apps are mostly too.

This post has been edited by voncrane: Apr 23 2019, 01:08 PM

I've installed Android on my old laptop before and it runs. The only thing that doesn't work is the wifi and googleplay could not work properly due to fail to deterine my location. Ya.. for the soundcard i believe it won't work and nowadays most use DAC.

Will take alook at the Odroid-N2.

Chief, Voncrane on the following--->ViPER4Android. Can this be direct installed on any Adnroid device whether rooted or unrooted? I would like to install on Mi Box S.

Nope.. AFAIK.. It isn't compatible with Android TV OS and it does require a properly installed Busybox..Which means, the device must be rooted.
Compatible OS versions: Android 2.3 / 4.0 / 4.1 / 4.2 / 4.3 / 4.4 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 7.0
CPU platforms: ARM (ARM CortexA8 or higher), x86(Atom/i3/i5/i7)

Mi Box doesn't not apply to the above.

Noted with thanks Chief