On the Beelink GT-King front... I've posted my real world usage review on it. Kindly take a look and do let me know your take on it... Questions and further testing are welcome.

Beelink GT-King (Amlogic S922X /4GB RAM /64GB ROM), (Review)

I'd do that as a last resort since there are some apps I'm using.

However, if I know this is something I've to live with, then I guess I might've gotten the wrong box.

true also for *ahem* version.. but because i purchased a china box from a friend before and before you know it, all the apps cannot work anymore..

but which service provider do you recommend? i have scouted vader stream and players' club.. both are ok but both have pros and cons..

King meaning Beelink GT-King?

Last resort for some.. Me? It's one of the first actions I take, right after checking for the latest firmware and updating. But I understand, not all can or prefer to build from scratch. Technically, all third-party apps can be re-installed. Just need to source em and do the work. But if you feel no need and can tahan? Then yup, no choice.. Gotta live with it. Next device? Try getting one that ships as close to stock Android as possible.. It's usually a lot cleaner to run. Then you build up, so when something breaks, you know the last things you did and can roll back.

Ahh...Plenty crap boxes like that.. Come pre-installed with dunno what...Sure you'll find good apps along with the bad. As for apps or services no longer working (out of the blue), this is fairly normal for the cord cutter. It's a mouse and cat game.. They shutdown, another springs up.. You'd think they would understand that if people are willing to pay ehem folks a certain amount of money, perhaps that's what such legit services should be priced around..

Which is why I advised sourcing yours. At least then you aren't tied down to using just one particular hardware and or service. Unfortunately, we aren't allowed to discuss such on the forums. Used to but then, certain parties came ... Sorry, can't help you there. But I can say that ye be on the right track. All got pros and cons...Even the really goods ones. Focus on uptime and server loads. Take advantage of trial periods and fully test. You'll eventually accept one that has the most pros and least cons.

Nah... King be Nvidia Shield.

This post has been edited by voncrane: May 30 2019, 12:44 PM

500Mbps...but that won't affect the laggy-ness i suppose

tea tv, titanium tv, morph tv, Acestream etc

do u place a cooler to reduce the router, btu n tvbox?

cooler fans on ac86u router only....

Like where you're coming from with this.. will consider this thought process for my own unit soon

So, what I have at the moment after a recent firmware update on my X92..
1. Cinema HD & Cinema HD v2 (some ppl use Cyberflix TV, which is the same/clone? of Terrarium TV)
2. TeaTV
3. KDrama (only korean drama and movies, with subtitles)
4. iFlix
5. HBO Go Malaysia
6. Astro Go v1.1 Beta (new interface, currently can login and run on rooted boxes)
7. XX1 Lite (available free on PlayStore) - got movies, series, anime..

Seldom use, or no longer working..
- Terrarium TV (no longer working)
- Morpheus TV (now it's Morph TV)
- TVZion
- FreeFlixHQ

This post has been edited by futra: May 31 2019, 08:56 AM

Do you have access to the Astro Go v1.1 beta apk ? If you have root, you can extract it from installed system. I want to do checking on it. Thank you.

I'll try to find the apk. Meanwhile, extract via LP is ok right?

I am not sure there is an extract function in LP. But I know in the app info, LP will tell you the exact path of where the apk is located. It will end with the name /something/something/base.apk.

is there any addons to block youtube ads?
quite a lot of annoyingly long ads recently

Use third party app to replace YouTube.

Thanks for the heads up buddy... I initially thought only those within the Beta programme could get it. And that's closed by now..

I've got my hands on it... No need extract this and that.. PM me if you still interested.. It works like a dream on the GT-King..

Try AdAway (needs root) or what Fruitie says. But then YouTube ads aren't too nasty. Help content creators earn some extra buck.

any personal recommended ones?

yea, i know can always click to skip if i am operating myself
but i often leave it on for my parents to watch china reality programs

This post has been edited by Lurker: May 31 2019, 12:00 PM

Hmm. I forgot the exact name of the app. I will check out when I'm home.
Maybe will PM you because it may not be legal.

Smart Youtube TV.

Youtube Vanced.

Mine doesn't have the YouTube wording but good to know another option.