If it is not preinstalled and i think it is not, not in playstore... u get from pc, sideload it.

A browser is required to complete astrogo installation such that it remembers your id and pw - log in just once.

And... if u still get a portrait and not landscape UI, u won't be able to allow phone access which is also required.

In that case, u go to settings, apps, astrogo app, permissiins, give it.

also, as astrogo is not an androidtv approved app, it does not appear at the home UI after installation.

you need to manually find it in settings, apps, open it from there.

or u install from playstore a sideload launcher; with this app, all other apps can be found and opened.



This astrogo app is troublesome for many boxes, won't work at all for some.

It is not like that but just the usual simple installation for boxes that have compatible firmware.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Sep 2 2018, 12:54 PM

another shield user has said the same (read back 1-2 pages).

despite using adaptive lock/landscape.

i do not know if this is peculiar to shield.

anyway, good at least got it working!

old boxes... no chance.

even new ones.. some can, some cannot.

some say it's root vs unroot.

my exp - that is irrelevant.

a matter of firmware supporting it fully, partially or none.

Actually, most devices incl tv, avr, boxes come power on/off button on remote for standby... consumes very low power.

Then, there are some devices that have a sub option... u can choose 2 types of standby... one for normal, one for quick startup.
Obviously, quick start means it has not powered down much, consumes more standby power.

Lastly, u can unplug or switch off at power panel.

Your mibox... cannot put on any kind of standby... can only unplug, am i right? Now, that is not standard.

Ok, then i think the issue is...

Some people regard standby, red light, very low power used, as power off.

Some people regard no light, total shut down as power off.

Diff is.... maybe 0.1 watt, maybe cost 20 sen amonth.

A waste of time discussing this trivial matter.

100 bs u.

playtv works on androidtv.

check these if u haven't:

.. make sure u hv n use the correct id n pw - unique strings, not your wifi ones, call and get from unifi.

.. depending on device, may not work with ethernet, works only with WIFI.

if it works on yr phone but not NSTV, it says something... likely the box firmware restricting it.

i am not using NSTV but a sharp tv that runs on androidtv.

unifi platv works well on androidtv for android 5, 6, 7 and 8, at least on my devices; the same for astrogo.


sorry, tot i cud help... but can't help further. hopefully some other user can help...

yes, please try again.

and if applicable, try astrogo too.

one tot... a package installer may be required... so, u should have a browser (chrome or some other) already installed.

hope to hear to your results.

my interest here is i may be looking to get a new box soon.

...

a question for NSTV owners/users... what is the experience for GAMING?

game selection, easy to get, play, online or downloaded?

need additional drivers, controls?

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Oct 4 2018, 10:10 AM

unifi tv STB uses special allocation.
so, yes, better use STB. it also gives better video quality.

the app is popular becos it can be used on other devices, run on wifi.
but lower video quality, consumes speed like other apps.

u may want to try astrogo 8.2.4.

if it shows same kind of problem as unifi playtv, it says something.

this one works on my sharp androidtv-astrogo:

https://apkpure.com/set-orientation/com.goo....setorientation

this is a good question.

the answer can only be really found if u describe:

.. what exp u have with androids... androidtv, androidbox, android phone, android tablet..?
.. what r u looking for in an "android"?
.. what video and audio expectations?

boxes are definitely not made equal.
your scenario... if u hv the money, get a better box.
the learning exp will be richer with less trouble like disconnects or run out of memory or overheating.
better still if u hv someone who can help u during the initial period.
if low budget, get a less known brand, learn.

as for tv's... note "smart" comes in many types.
some brands use own platform - u can't install any app u like; can only use what is provided.
sony and sharp run on androidtv, the same one as shield - these, u can sideload.
in general, the best features of a tv are found in premium 4khdr tv's; u dun find a dumb tv with great PQ and other goodies.
take note shield runs on androidtv which is a little diff from the generic android platform.
for newbies, generic is easier to use but for exp users, diff is immaterial.
having a smart android tv does not mean u dun need a box.
navigation, file management is easier with boxes; smart tv is more convenient, may do apps some boxes can't.

one last thing... if u must hv a certain app working like astrogo or unifi playtv, do check carefully as it is tricky.
most boxes wont run these 2; androidtv will for sure.

looks like u prefer andorditv, which is fine.
mibox s just launched is not available here yet, i think.
since it is new, gotta be mindful of firmware bugs, esp with the troubles in previous models incl android8 - read mibox thread.
as for the sharp ua6800x, u can visit:
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4488602/+1240
i am using this tv and boxes too!

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Nov 9 2018, 01:55 PM

there is no perfect box.

it's a matter of what u seek; what is of priority and what is not.

.. u mentioned dolby atmos... i suppose u wud want dtsx too?
.. u mentioned bdmv, iso... do u want full menu or just to play the main file?
.. ethernet.. i suppose u would like gigabit and not 100mbps?

maybe other issues of interest...
.. wifi... with 5ghz or no need?
.. usb... need 3.0 or 2.0 is good?
.. need spdif audio output too?
.. any apps u MUST be able to run... netflix 4k, astrogo..?

i dun have all the answers for all boxes.... but was just thinking if u line up yr requirements... users of diff boxes may be able to comment more accurately.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Dec 6 2018, 12:24 AM

now that i understand yr prime requirements, i will say...

.. there aren't many players that can do full bd menu; those which do, use their own proprietory player app and not generic player apps like vlc or mx.

.. there r other boxes that can play BDMV/atmos/dtsx but u need to navigate to the main file to play... however, will not get full menu.

.. converting bdmv to mkv is an outrageously tedious and inefficient task... u just need to find the right player(s), they exist.

.. afaik, only certain models from himedia, ziddo and egreat can do 2160p full BDMV menu; there may be others which i don't know.
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4629018/+300
https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4297258/+60
i m not sure if there is a zidoo thread?

anyway, i repost yr question in himedia thread as there are atmos/dtsx, bdmv, zidoo users active there to comment further if u wish to know.

try this - unplug ethernet, use wifi.

this is happening to all kodi 17.6 users.

the only way to stop the auto upgrade is to do it in playstore settings.

but that will stop ALL updates, which is no good.