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doubleM2
post Jul 11 2020, 12:43 AM

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QUOTE(Seager @ Jul 10 2020, 08:29 PM)
Hi folks

Any of you able to get Baby TV on astro go?
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Nope, due to the content rights.
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post Jul 17 2020, 01:39 AM

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QUOTE(cannavaro @ Jul 16 2020, 09:12 PM)
CODE
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YZflQONzEydh9hl3_5_lQ4iUp2eZ73WZ/view?usp=drivesdk

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So I tried the APK from this given link using my Mi Box S. Everything was fine, it’s responsive, the UI is nearly identical like the actual Ultra Box; except, none of the contents (neither Live TV nor VOD) is watchable, as I keep getting the ERR-001 error code.

I guess my device isn’t supported just yet? But overall, it’s kinda refreshing to see Astro is finally following unifi TV’s suit though.

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post Jul 17 2020, 12:58 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Jul 17 2020, 09:42 AM)
Is it even more responsive than Ultra Box?
How about Settings page?
Can take pic see what are the menus available?
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It’s by far more responsive than the actual Ultra Box you’re using. I wish I could give you some screenshots, but the pictr.com extension got down since yesterday.. server problem I guess? Anyway, the Settings page is identical as Ultra Box as well, I give you the list of it.

The Settings page includes:

Preferences
1. Disk Storage Management - 200 hours of free storage
2. App Language
3. Audio
4. Subtitles

PIN Code & Parental Control
1. Modify PIN Code
2. Modify Parental Threshold

System Information
1. View System Information - Diagnostics
2. WiFi/Ethernet
3. Sign Out

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post Jul 17 2020, 03:35 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Jul 17 2020, 01:52 PM)
Hmmm... Then what major difference did you see between Astro Go app and Astro TV app on your Mi Box?
How about the streaming picture quality?
Is it the same as Astro Go, where live TV channels are in 25fps? Or the channels are in 50fps (make it look as if you're watching from an actual Astro STB)?
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As of this writing, I keep getting an error message, quote “There was a problem during playback. Please try again.” So I’m not getting access at all through streaming live TV and VOD content, as I said maybe this device isn’t supported yet. Though I’m curious about the picture quality as well.

Any updates I’ll share with you guys later.
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post Jul 17 2020, 08:57 PM

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Screengrabs from the Astro TV Beta App using my Mi Box S

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post Jul 18 2020, 07:48 PM

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QUOTE(joshhd @ Jul 18 2020, 06:09 PM)
I'm not a beta tester for Astro TV app, but base on the screenshots given above, I'll just share my opinion here...

I don't like that all channel type options are shown in the same horizontal line like this:
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It makes it very "messy" and "too much unnecessary information" shown in the same page.
I prefer if they would put it a dropdown menu like the current one on Ultra Box, makes it look clean and organised...
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But the good thing is, finally they put the programme info summary on top corner of the screen, which the current Ultra Box software still appear as blank (refer photo above)...
And also, a pop up menu appears (Watch, Play from Start, Record....) as you press OK to select the programme. This one good thumbup.gif

And I hope they can use other fonts in their upcoming updates... Roboto font is too commonly used... sweat.gif
If Astro wants to use a font that supports all languages (especially Chinese and Tamil characters), maybe they can consider use free fonts from the 'Google Noto Font' family for their English/Malay UI language:
https://www.google.com/get/noto/
Any modern looking fonts but not those commonly seen fonts like Roboto will do sweat.gif
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Yea I agree with you. Such clutter causing headache aiyo.. Minimalism is a must.
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post Aug 7 2020, 01:22 PM

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QUOTE(cannavaro @ Aug 7 2020, 10:30 AM)
there is now an updated astro go ATV apk, no more error when trying to watch on android tv 9 device (such as the mi box s with latest updates applied)
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Can you share the apk link here? I would love to try
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post Aug 8 2020, 12:36 AM

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QUOTE(azwandy @ Aug 7 2020, 10:55 PM)
bit.ly/astrotvappv2
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OMG thanks a lot! Now can play Live TV, VOD, and even cloud recording content with ease.

Heck, it’s even better picture quality. 50 fps wow it’s great.

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post Aug 9 2020, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Aug 9 2020, 08:39 AM)
this apk for ATV... do u simply use old id/pw on ATV device or need be registered as beta user first?

beta user is closed already, right?
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I use my Astro ID since Astro GO itself was accessible to non-Astro subscribers.. nearly 4 years ago.

So yes I use that same ID to register as beta user before it was closed for new sign-ups.
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post Aug 9 2020, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(Seager @ Aug 9 2020, 01:24 PM)
Thanks.. no issue with installation but when logging in, it keeps saying access to smart TV has already been utilised..

Strange.
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Try remove it from "Registered Device" in Settings on your Astro GO app.

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post Aug 10 2020, 01:29 PM

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QUOTE(tharmaraj @ Aug 10 2020, 09:49 AM)
what device you are using? thanks.
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Mi Box S smile.gif
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post Aug 28 2020, 04:42 AM

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QUOTE(azwandy @ Aug 27 2020, 04:07 PM)
R.I.P.. astro go for android tv box..
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You mean Astro TV Beta App? Yeah me too. My two-month participation was over last Wednesday. Always good things came to an end. :'(

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post Jun 12 2021, 03:06 AM

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QUOTE(annoymous1234 @ Jun 12 2021, 02:22 AM)
Actually what resolution is aotg playing at on android boxes? It looks clear but when it comes to action scene, or fast movement, there's pixelation, it becomes not sharp during fast motion scenes
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720p max resolution.

 

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