Oddly, the AstroGo app reappeared on LG webOS a couple of minutes ago. I just updated it and it works... Not sure what is going on

Astro U turn their decision

following footsteps of ...... (fill in the blank)

Hardly I see Astro to do U turn like this. Almost never lol.

Maybe the backlash is too strong 😒😁

I saw in their Facebook page that they made it available back but only until 30th September

That sucks. It's really convenient to have it available thru the smart TV OS. I believe BBC and iTV have similar apps in the UK and I wish it is offered even as a paid app as a option to those who don't want the physical 2nd decoder.

it appears astro its doing its best to disallow/discourage use of the astrogo app direct on any smart TV.

besides stopping the app on LG, the sonys and sharps running on AndroidTV are also affected.

the old app was/is fine... but new app version has a serious problem - the live HD channels are jerky, unwatchable.

come 30 Sep, i suspect the old app will be killed off too.

fortunately, the new app works fine on many boxes, incl cheap ones.

I guess if all else fails, then it would mean people actually sideloading the new app to android boxes. Does it work well on the Q10 pro?

Huh.
For limited time only..
Was thinking there's some positive change...

yes.

this box, u can actually install from playstore direct unlike others that need to be sideloaded.

fantastic..I guess thats what will happen when they remove it from the LG webOS .

Hope the new STB comes with faster processor & all. The current one so laggy.

Yeah! Damn it.. I think this probably has something to do with their new 4K decoder

Their 4K decoder available now??

It’s in beta now

https://www.astro.com.my/beta-program/cloud-4kuhd


I see that Astro have another opportunity to earn $$$$ with cloud storage and according to the FAQ, you can’t record all channel/ for some channel, the recording can be stored for a certain period of time. You can’t even access the cloud recording from Astro GO, kinda defeats the purpose of cloud PVR

This post has been edited by yongtjunkit: Aug 10 2019, 07:11 PM

Oh interesting...

Well astro is desperate now... Must find new ways to earn additional $$$..

Yet they are still dreaming about playing the "digital economy" game

I wonder how's the cloud PVR is going to work..... does this mean that you can record more than 2 channels and still watch live TV?

Not eligible for this since the minimum requirement is a 4K tv(2017 or newer) + not astro IPTV/NJOI customer

But not able to watch it on the go is kinda defeat the purpose of cloud DVR........ especially when your house wifi is down/those houses that don't have wifi/those who use streamyx

>4K UHD channel will not be available for recording

wonder if normal PVR (with slow 500GB) users is also affected...

Based on the size of the decoder in the photo, I don’t think it comes equipped with HDD in it( the 4K decoder), maybe only a 2.5” HDD instead of the 3.5” desktop hdd.

Normal PVR( DMT 5v2 )doesn’t support 4K if not mistaken, therefore won’t be able to see the 4K channel ?


I wonder if astro would upgrade normal HD PVR user to the new 4K decoder in the future and say that you must connect WiFi to use PVR.

This post has been edited by yongtjunkit: Aug 10 2019, 11:00 PM