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Aspick
post Jan 29 2019, 10:49 PM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 29 2019, 06:50 PM)
MCMC considers regulatory intervention on set-top boxes

CYBERJAYA: The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is exploring regulatory intervention on Android TV boxes.

MCMC chairman Ishsal Ishak said the sale and ownership of set-top boxes with services that allow consumers to access pirated content is illegal in Malaysia.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...43pcZ6Fqe64c.99
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Refer to bold text. If we buy a 'clean' android box with just the operating system, it shouldn't be illegal right? And MCMC cannot ban the sale of these 'clean' boxes right?

Now say after we bought this 'clean' box and later in our own private home, we install some apps that allow us access to pirated content, how and what can the authorities do to us? Penalty or even jail?

Then what about android phone users in malaysia where some of them install illegal streaming apps in their phone. Are the authorities going to take action on these users as well?

I think it's going to be tough for authorities trying to catch users owning these illegal boxes similar to users using illegal satellite dish in their homes.


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post Jan 30 2019, 01:27 AM

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QUOTE(fruitie @ Jan 29 2019, 10:57 PM)
Like SG, the government works with ISP and telcos to block connection to those servers. You will not be able to watch the illegal IPTVs. Other stuff, I think they are not really going after yet.
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If that day comes, then time to subscribe to VPN service 😅

QUOTE(voncrane @ Jan 29 2019, 10:58 PM)
You are right.. Completely banning such services here is a pipe dream. At most, they can go after the sellers or liaise with ISPs to block certain p2p connections..but then.. If folks in China still can find ways around the "great wall" to use Google services, etc..  whistling.gif  whistling.gif
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Even a country like SG will have difficulty banning these illegal streaming boxes. Just look at UK and other EU nations which until today are unable to stop their citizens from streaming illegal contents from these boxes. What you say is true, some smart folks in malaysia like their counterparts in China will find ways to get around it. One example as i pointed out above. 😁
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post Jan 2 2022, 05:39 PM

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You can try TOX1. It matches all your requirement. I'm using it. Only thing is it is running on Android 9 but the manufacturer still giving updates on the firmware, the last one being in Nov 2021


QUOTE(peter32 @ Dec 29 2021, 01:22 PM)
Can I seek some advice as to what I should do. I got a Mi Box S, but updated the firmware from 8 to 9 recently. That effectively loss the ability to passthrough audio info for DTS HD, ATmos etc..

It takes a bit of a work to downgrade the firmware. I will need some help to do so if possible.

But Is it better for me to just get another TV box? Here's my requirement:

1. Kodi that passthrough full audio for Atmos, or anything that the file comes with.
2. Usual android TV services eg youtube, youtube music, I am not Yet into netflix or Iqiyi etc.
3. 4K capable, ideally for netflix etc as well just in case.

Thats about it.
If not ....

Service needed:  ----  Mi Box S - Firmware downgrade

Just a message to ask if there is any sifu here can help on downgrading the current firmware from version 9 to 8?

I don't mind paying service fee if anyone can help to do so. Do message me for details, thank  you.
Thank you all for kind advice.
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Aspick
post Jan 4 2022, 01:37 AM

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QUOTE(numbertwo @ Jan 3 2022, 02:09 PM)
do they push the update into the box directly?  Thanks.  Rare find (one that has gigabit port).
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Yes. I've received 2 updates since I bought it in Jun 2021.

I don't use the gigabit port. But connect thru 5G wifi and getting maximum 100Mbps on my unifi broadband plan.

One other thing I forgot to mention in my last post. This box not only can pass thru DTS HD MA but also Dolby True HD.

This post has been edited by Aspick: Jan 4 2022, 01:41 AM
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