i spent a bit more time playing around with the android8 update.

i conclude there is definitely a problem with the detection of NTFS drives with androidtv's android8.
the same kind of problem has been reported in Mibox and Nvidia shield which also use androidtv months ago but have largely been resolved, i believe.
there's a youtube video where a mibox user says removal of es file explorer does the job - maybe for mibox, but not for this tv.

there is no reliable way to playback using the TV except the tv native player (which can't do dts).
i had tried... several file managers - es file explorer, es file exp pro, X-plore.
tried several player apps - vlc, mx, mx pro, kodi, Xplayer.

none of them did a proper job... es file exp + vlc or kodi or xplayer can play somewhat but inconsistent.
so, we wait... i wud think another update shud be coming soon.

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minor stuff but FYI, with android8 update:

.. if u can't bring up the virtual keyboard when using playstore, install google indic keyboard, set it as default.
.. latest unifi playtv 7.8.19 tablet version works fine, all smooth.
.. latest astrogo 8.2.4 works smoother with this update than last one.

RSS Player. RSS Player APK
You will need to download the APK and side load it.
After install, you go to add a new channel list.

Preferably channel name: IC Drama
RSS link: http://allrss.se/dramas/

After added, whenever you run the app, you will see your channel name "IC Drama", click on it and you will see a lot of HK/Korean/Taiwanese dramas.
Latest dramas showing on Astro Wai Lai Toi also got, only delayed 1 to 2 hours usually. But recently, some dramas delayed for a week then come out the full week's episodes.

For a more easy to use one, you can install the aDrama that you can find in the Android TV's play store. It is much easier to use but don't have the latest dramas (The ones showing now in Astro)

i sure hope a new update/patch will come soon.
horrible for those who rely on TV for playback.

as for china/hk mov/tv... u can use the icdrama rss apk as suggested by jerrymy or this one:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/885170z6yvrs...V_100.apk/file#
they are from the same owner/source, only this one works with both tv remote and mouse.
i hv been using icdrama for at least 3 years - this is the champion of them all for such videos.

and... if u haven't, try REDBOX 1.2.
have to put up with the ads (adfree version can't be installed on this tv).
but i assure u u will like the malaysian section.

what keyboard problem is this?

i think u mean using phone app, paired with TV?
for virtual keyboard, install INDIC, it will come up.

i also use an airmouse w/keyboard, works fine too (even w/o INDIC).