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AVFAN
post Jul 3 2018, 12:24 PM

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QUOTE(tanhks @ Jun 30 2018, 02:34 AM)
For android box, you can't upgrade it's Android operating system.
Example android box you bought a year ago come with Android version 6, but now (year 2018) the latest Android version is 8.1, you can't upgrade your android box's OS to latest version.
For smartphone (like htc), HTC company provide Android OS upgrade.
Smartphone you bought a year ago come with Android version 6, can be upgraded to latest Android version 8.1.
So isn't it better to use smartphone for iptv?
Some smartphone (like htc Ultra) come with display port on USB-C, and you can connect a USB-C to hdmi adapter and can output display to big LED TV.
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.. phone is more costly than box.
.. box built for tv use - better for navigation, connectivity, local usb playback, video and audio quality.
.. in case of malware, it's just the box, not your phone with impt/confidential info.
.. upgrading android version may be of little use unless the box firmware is also upgraded - some boxes have no/rare firmware upgrades.

QUOTE(mytaffeta @ Jul 3 2018, 09:37 AM)
why you need to upgrade android on your box when it still running just fine?
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some apps can't work or can't work well if u don't upgrade android version.
newer android version typically is faster and less prone to bugs and have improved security patches.

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post Jul 6 2018, 11:24 AM

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QUOTE(tanhks @ Jul 6 2018, 12:22 AM)
Use this USB-c port to hdmi adapter (model HD-500).
This adapter come with power supply, will supply power to the smartphone.
So, the smartphone get power supply from this adapter and will not use the phone battery for power supply.
It is a Microsoft product designed for windows phone, it can work on android phone too.

Some iptv's apk cannot work on android box, but can work only on smartphone (either android or Apple's ios).
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u have one of these?

much how it cost?

what apps can run on yr phone but cannot on which box?

 

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