QUOTE(deejay_krish @ Dec 28 2021, 11:32 AM)
I have both Mi Box S and Onn from Walmart.In fact, I have bought 9 boxes through the years.
Onn with the 12nm Amlogic S905Y2 is very good and IMO better than the Xiaomi S905X Mi Box.
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Jan 4 2022, 09:21 AM
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Jan 4 2022, 10:49 AM
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Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) Android 8.img 1.32GB for downgrade LINK below.
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/5CvL/4wQGgcY9p Use USB Burning Tool, v.3.1.0 or other version is available. Use Google to get it.. Untick "erase bootloader". The procedure of PC is ready and standby. Prepare Mibox first. With Mibox not connected yet, open the casing from the bottom with a putty knife. Prise the Shielding cover and put aside. Short the two points indicated and then, connect the usb cable to PC with the other hand. The firmware 8.img will start to be installed (flash). Youtube guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9LwDVWgZ24 ![]() Good Luck! - |
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Jun 3 2024, 09:03 AM
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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Jun 3 2024, 05:49 AM) Price: USD 49.88 in Walmart. Use a forwarder for delivery.onn. NEW 4K Pro streaming android TV box Device LINK ![]() |
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Jun 3 2024, 01:47 PM
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Jun 3 2024, 10:56 PM
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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Jun 3 2024, 09:55 PM) Thanks but I do hope it is an android player , not google TV. So far have bought 9 boxes since 2015.I am not sure but I never use before google tv or chromecast. Because I need to install sideload apk for other apps example youtube extended , Kodi and other free video apps.Even may need dev mode , install firefox to watch some video and do a video search within a channel on youtube. Yeh , mostly for video only , even 1080p is enough. Rm150 is fine since not using it to do anything above but I need usb port to play video from 2.5 HDD. You bought it ? can give some review ? those review on youtube all from US , didn't mention allow side load apps. but I see only 1 usb3 port , can it extend to 2 port using usb extender ? but the old mode 2020 is 8gb only right ? at lease 16GB needed if need to install extra apps. Any china android box similar with pro version ? 32GB with the price rm150 ? From Amlogic S805 to S905X3. The onn box (S905Y2) is one of my favourite as it is really very small, good performance and can operate with a power bank. The other favourite is the Xiaomi mi box S. Both can side load and can do Netflix. The S905X3 4/32GB is flashed to the latest Russian programmer's "Slimbox TV" OS and it is also very good indeed. In it, there is free VPN for live Badminton matches on youtube. Look forward to tomorrow 9.00am start Indonesia Open with our XD Chen/Toh. Youtube next for advertisement-free shows. VLC to play network stream videos or plug in a usb. Kodi, Facebook videos. CNA news, MiHome CCTV cams security monitoring (6 cameras both overseas and local), remote NAS videos/music streaming and files, etc. etc. Too busy lah! Time not enough! |
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Jun 5 2024, 08:07 AM
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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Jun 5 2024, 06:22 AM) 1.Still ok with cheap chinese boxes running android as long as can install few more apps sideload.Basically , 16GB and 2GB ram minimum , youtube when open runs at 200-400mb ram.2GB only can open 1 apps at a time. 2.Prefer youtube extended but no matter which apps cannot win again browse which have a search feature function.Some channel having over few K video.Finding an episode would be hard when some youtube never put into playlist. 3.The browser i prefer is firefox as it can install addon and ads blocking. Firefox takes up to 500mb so 2GB really not enough.I am always connected to a mouse that is why I hope for 2 usb port , 1 mouse , 2 for pendrive. usb2 is enough as it's just for mouse and pendrive reading to sideload apps. 4.I can't find the pro new model version on laz or shope , can you help me to check ? or any other chinese android box with the price rm150 ? Last box bought in Dec 2021 so no idea now. ? 9 boxes ? you are selling ? but will it be enough 8GB only.Running android ver ? Not selling. Old boxes mainly running ver 7. Some on 8 & 9 Flashed, Note: Alternative OS mainly based on "Xiaomi" modded by many programmers. Xiaomi mi box cannot install certain app last time as it crash , maybe because of processor not compatible.Not sure now. The S905X3 4/32GB how much if can get voucher locally ? A95X F3 Air-8K about RM165 in Apr 2020 Aliexpress I check it's just newly launch.USD $50 = rm250+ shipping = rm300 too expensive as not using a 4k tv , just regular 1080p. Badminton BWF channel ? https://www.youtube.com/@bwftv I don't have VPN since it's expensive.Not an expert in flashing and worry brick.You mean the Slimbox TV ? https://slimboxtv.ru Follow the guides Youtube I prefer Extended version.VLC is default player as it support most codes. I need a browser which can watch without an issue , most apps are build with ads inside and can't be remove and even remove it'll just stay blank. A 32GB is a minimum when firefox need over 200mb. Any suggestion similar to onn tvbox ? Understand Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen is also quite good. Price higher than ONN. Onn is under Walmart but manufacturer is the Taiwan ASUSTEK or the well-known Asus. Wifi can reach above 200Mbps |
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Jun 5 2024, 08:55 AM
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*Google and Amazon Certified Android Tv Boxes/Streaming Devices Geekbench 4 results(CPU performance benchmark)* 3-Dec-2021
(N) = NETFLIX CERTIFIED Geekbench 4 Nvidia Shield - 4794 (N) <Fastest> Amazon Fire TV Cube(2nd gen) - 4060 (N) Mecool KM6 - 2646 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max - 2616 (N) Mecool KM1- 2458 Mecool KT1- 2448 Chromecast with Google TV - 2438 (N) onn. Android TV UHD Streaming Device - 2382 (N) <Made by Askey Computer Corp., subsidiary of ASUSTeK Computer> Homatics box q - 2338 (N) Dynalink - 2304 (N) (N) <Made by Askey Computer Corp., subsidiary of ASUSTeK Computer> Mecool KM2 - 2303 (N) Strong Leap-S1 - 2303 (N) Skyworth Leap-S1 - 2303 (N) Coocaa (by ESTLA) ATBOX001 AI PRO - 2303 (N) Tesla MediaBox XA400 - 2303 (N) Anker Nebula 4K Streaming Dongle - 2291 (N) Nokia Streaming Box 8000 - 2272 (N) Botech Wzone - 2269 (N) Youin You-box - 2264 (N) Google ADT-3 (Developer Kit) - 2230 Mecool KD1 - 2228 Formuler GTV - 2217 RockTek G1 - 2209 Dish TV SmartVU SV11 - 2180 (N) EKO KATV10 - 2180 (N) Blaupunkt BATV10 - 2180 (N) Blaupunkt B-STREAM - 2176 (N) Dish TV SmartVU+ A7070 - 2171 (N) Minix Neo t5 - 2170 Infomir MAG500A - 2155 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K - 2151 (N) Mecool KM9Pro- 2144 Mecool KM3 - 2138 Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite - 2133 (N) HAKO mini - 2128 (N) Amazon Fire TV Stick(3rd gen) - 2116 (N) TiVo Stream 4K - 2105 (N) Homatics dongle q - 1979 (N) Xiaomi mi box s - 1857 (N) Mecool KM8 - 1849 Ematic jetstream - 1833 (N) Xiaomi mi tv stick - 1738 (N) Onn 2k TV stick - 1730 (N) Dish TV SmartVU X - 1588 (N) - |
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QUOTE(SwarmTroll @ Jun 6 2024, 06:46 PM) Damn I didn't realise the Mi Box S is so far down in performance compared to it's peers. Are the TV boxes above similarly priced to the Mi Box S? I'm looking at capability of Netflix 4k, iQiyi 4k, Youtube 4k, TVB Anywhere+ (don't think this streaming service does 4k yet). If you need Netflix certified box like I do, only those marked (N) is suitable. Without Certification it is almost impossible to get 1080p resolution let alone 4K.Among all the 9 boxes that I have, Onn performed the best and second is Xiaomi. Rests are Chinese boxes without Netflix Certification and the current best is 360P for Netflix (few years ago was 720P but currently blocked by Netflix) Really PITA Both Onn & Xiaomi have upgraded to Amlogic S905X4. Onn with 3GB/32GB. Xiaomi still with 2GB/8GB. Both are priced around US$50 +/- . For Onn, a forwarder for last mile delivery and additional delivery fee is required. SwarmTroll liked this post
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Jun 7 2024, 08:17 AM
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QUOTE(SwarmTroll @ Jun 7 2024, 01:53 AM) Since the Mi Box S (2nd Gen) is the only one officially available here (warranty), I'll probably go for that option. It's about RM200+ on Shopee/Lazada, with vouchers can probably get lower. I'm guessing running Netflix 4k, iQiyi 4k, and TVB Anywhere+ shouldn't be an issue on the Mi Box S. However, I'm also interested in ad-free Youtube and streaming live Badminton matches. You mentioned in the previous page regarding SlimBox OS? Does that work with the Mi Box S? Yes, the 1-Gen Mi Box S with the Amlogic S905X can also do live BWF TV. I used to subscribed [12-Month] TVBAnywhere+ VOD Zone service plan when the special price was about RM30. Now, I just make do with Netflix and the 'other' movies as time is the limiting factor. SwarmTroll liked this post
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Jun 7 2024, 08:36 AM
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For info only. TV subscription - Astro SuperSport 4
ALTERNATIVE Opera vpn FYI, Today's LIVE matches with estimated times for Malaysian players in Quarter Final. ![]() |
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Jun 7 2024, 08:33 PM
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QUOTE(SwarmTroll @ Jun 7 2024, 04:27 PM) Just to check, this Opera VPN can be installed on Android/Google TV, and then using Youtube through it to watch live BWF matches? Browser only. SwarmTroll liked this post
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Understand the new onn. 4K Pro streaming android TV box is manufactured by Shenzhen SDMC Technology Co., Ltd (Not Askey).
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