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jhlou
post Aug 9 2018, 03:01 PM

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Hi everyone, I'm looking at budget AirMouse.
Any recommendation?

Only need budget one as will be torn by younger ones.

Thanks.
jhlou
post Sep 22 2018, 03:53 PM

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I got a Mecool M8S Pro L recently.

Astro on the go can be installed. Login is successful.
But you can only watch certain channels like Awani and Go Shop.
Other channels just pusing only.

From what I read so far here, no one was successful in solving this?
Unroot? Magisk?

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post Sep 27 2018, 09:31 AM

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Thanks to pointers given by @syumul, I finally able to play Astro On the go to my M8S box

Steps:
1) Boot to stock firmware recovery mode
2) Run TWRP311.zip
3) Install Magisk.zip
4) Reboot back to box
5) Install Magisk Manager
6) Hide AOTG

For other boxes, I believe steps are similar. You just need find a way to boot to recovery mode.

To @szecheng,
Few ways to run/install TWRP that I read:
1) Install custom rom/firmware for your box. Normally they include TWRP
2) Reboot to firmware recovery mode, run TWRP311.zip
3) Use the Firmware update function, choose local file TWRP311.zip and let box boot and run this file

QUOTE(jhlou @ Sep 22 2018, 03:53 PM)
I got a Mecool M8S Pro L recently.

Astro on the go can be installed.  Login is successful.
But you can only watch certain channels like Awani and Go Shop.
Other channels just pusing only. 

From what I read so far here, no one was successful in solving this?
Unroot? Magisk?
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jhlou
post Sep 27 2018, 09:46 AM

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Mine is press Menu key on remote repeatedly after turning on box. Some boxes have hidden reset button underneath or behind box.

You can also try option 3 that I added just now. I did not try that but I read it works as well.

Source
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-suppor...idtv-experience

Page 1 Post 1, search TWRP311.zip



QUOTE(fruitie @ Sep 27 2018, 09:40 AM)
I will try this on my old box too. Yeah, I will need to boot into recovery mode which I think I did before but I forgot.
How did you boot into yours?
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jhlou
post Oct 11 2018, 05:28 PM

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Mecool is already pre-rooted, though some of us actually hide the root via Magisk to launch some apps example AOTG

The box is running Android 7.0 with Google apps pre-installed.
There are 2 variants, one is Android 7.0 and another is Android TV version.

Selling in shopee, Lazada, 11street. Look for vouchers.

QUOTE(hghg.hg @ Oct 11 2018, 03:38 PM)
Thank you @voncrane. Do we need to root the mecool box for apps installation (some iptv apps) ? Google Apps? was it simple interface that easy to navigate? and any recommended seller? haha, too much question. Need to look for topic discussing this box only.
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post Oct 22 2018, 10:15 AM

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Check PM
I tend not to be so detail with small concern that developers might be closing the loop if they found out

QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Oct 21 2018, 07:59 PM)
they won't surf here 😅
thanx

jhlou
boot recovery button?
twrp311.zip is device specific? and source?
stop flirting

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post Oct 27 2018, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(Scissorshand @ Oct 27 2018, 09:16 AM)
I would be dissappointed if it doesn't support at least FHD Netflix but would be great if it can do 4k

Btw you have mecool box right? have you tried this yet...NEXUS ROM for Android TV OS
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There are at least 2 versions of same Mecool box but running on different hardware. Old version is KB variant that can run this rom.
New version LQ is what I bought recently and will not work with this rom. If you install Bluetooth and Wifi will break.
Developer had no intention of developing for LQ variant ATM

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post Nov 5 2018, 02:59 PM

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Nov 5 2018, 12:40 PM)
jhlou and anyone else

yesterday oni got chance to play again with m8s, but still asteruk still crash...

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boot into recovery, install twrp, in twrp install magisk.zip.

boot into android, install magisk manager apk.
launch magisk manager and hide astreruk go (and hypptv) and reboot. (clear cache + davik)

launch asteruk go, in login screen it still crash?
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according to someone here, any latest ver (astreruk go) will do, but it still crash...

any idea?

ps: playtv@unify no problem

link for apk
astreruk: https://apkpure.com/astro-go-watch-tv-shows...com.astro.astro
hypp: https://apkpure.com/playtv-unifi-tablet/com.huawei.pad.tm
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Sorry cannot help further.
Maybe try install from Playstore or Aptoide. Your steps are same as mine.
Calling @SzeCheng as he managed to run using same method.

Another tip
Try disable Magisk Hide and run Aotg
Supposedly can run but only can watch Go Shop, Awani
This will determine whether its Magisk or App issue

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post Nov 5 2018, 03:18 PM

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You need to solve the crash issue without Magisk to eliminate other issues.
My small advice
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post Nov 5 2018, 03:28 PM

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Nov 5 2018, 03:24 PM)
haiz...
ya... i JUST notice u all able to login even without magisk

really hv no idea why it crashed

fyi, the unit is virgin when i first install the aotg,
really no idea now
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If the box is new and you really want Aotg, Factory reset and try trouble shoot it first before installing other things.

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post Nov 10 2018, 09:27 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Nov 10 2018, 03:01 AM)
Hey, you got AOTG working fine on yours. Still working? Also, what hardware version is yours (LB or LQ)? Version can be found stated on the sticker under the box. ATV launcher with voice remote or different?

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Still using Aotg no issue. Mine is latest variant that not compatible with custom rom. Forgot whether Lb or Lq.
ATV launcher with voice remote.
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post Nov 10 2018, 06:28 PM

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Yup. After Magisk Hide can use Aotg
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post Dec 9 2018, 03:49 PM

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Another Mecool m8s user having Netflix problem here.
And I thought it was because I itchy hand updated to latest version.
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post Dec 11 2018, 06:41 PM

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QUOTE(svitak @ Dec 11 2018, 02:00 PM)
My mecool m8s pro l having netflix issue since last week..
Able to login but when its loading then stop shown 'the title is not available to watch instantly' with error code tvq-pb-103(2.10)
Then today cannot login anymore, when click icon the its shown 'netflix has counter error' code:ui-800-3

Already keep google for any solution but no luck..still waiting for modder or manafacture to release any patch..
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For everyone with Mecool Netflix problem, I am using temporary workaround suggested in Freaktab

Google for netflix 6.20.0 build 33 31571 beta
This is the mobile version, sideload install APK into box and run Black Netflix

SD definition but better than nothing
jhlou
post Jan 3 2019, 09:29 PM

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Anyone interested in getting Mi Box S, can apply Citibank credit card from Ringgit Plus deal

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post Apr 16 2019, 11:15 AM

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QUOTE(skyforcerld @ Apr 16 2019, 08:56 AM)
Actually you can install other Android apps.

1) First you go to Google playstore to download and install a SideLoader.

2) Then you change the settings on your TV to allow unknown source.

3) Download your apk files from sites like apkpure.com into a thumbdrive.

4) Install a file explorer like ES Explorer or some other file managers from Android TV Appstore.

5) Run ES EXplorer. Stick your thumbdrive into the TV. It should appear, now you can install the apk and the apps will be available from your Sideloader app.

Above thks to bro AVFANnotworthy.gif

==Update===
I forgot what TV you have...is it Android TV? The above only applicable for Android TV.....my mistake here.
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Yeah it could be Smart TV and can only use what is being preinstalled
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post Jun 18 2019, 02:33 PM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Jun 18 2019, 02:05 PM)
As far as I know, when the box is shipped with L1, as long as we don't tamper with the bootloader, bootsequence etc, rooting is not a problem. So with root, we can make the boxes fake the Netflix approved android TV ?
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I'm using Mecool box and has been following solutions for using netflix Android TV version. Unfortunately I don't see any.
Right now I'm using phones version and is not Full HD
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post Jun 18 2019, 02:47 PM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Jun 18 2019, 02:42 PM)
Interesting.

Could you elaborate ?

What is your current Widevine level as reported by DRMinfo ?

What "solutions for using netflix Android TV" you have followed ? Does the instruction including these steps :-

1. Modified build.prop ?
2. Did you add the two files mentioned ?
3. Did you also changed the launcher to the lean and mean launcher ?

I do come across a few posts about these "solutions for using netflix on android TV". The instructions are quite the same.
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Sorry to disappoint you. I followed their news but didn't apply their solutions.
I am fine with lower resolution and don't wish to brick my box.
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post Jun 18 2019, 08:56 PM

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QUOTE(puchongite @ Jun 18 2019, 03:21 PM)
What MeCool box you are using ? From what GuyM said his boxes from MeCool are able to run 4k video from Netflix.
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I'm using M8S Pro L Android TV version.
It did able to play 4k until I think last year when Netflix blocked.

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post Jun 18 2019, 09:27 PM

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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Jun 18 2019, 08:59 PM)
iptv@unifi oso blocked
AstroGo worst, crash directly
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M8S can run Astro Go. Search my replies here
I don't use Unifi so not sure on this

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