can't do...
just use latest firmware, move on from there.
if u tell me what apps u r missing now, maybe i can help.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 30 2019, 10:16 PM

should try it on another android box, see if works or not.

possible this docking station does not fully support android.

There is new HBO Go app, under Astro movies pack subscription.

Q10pro, u can install app direct from playstore.

I was able to browse it, watch the 1-2 min trailers.

Cant play full videos... becos my ID subscription has no movies pack.

Can see the movies, tv shows available, hbo hd live channel, download option, etc.

Video quality good, HD, like Netflix HD.

Any user who try it, please report here if full videos work well or not, thanks.

Read more at https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2...DfykYwgs693q.99

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 24 2019, 10:10 PM

u missed the elephant in the room?!

himedia boxes incl q5/q10pro, unlike others, come with own native player.

u can use media center or file manager to get to your files to play back.

it will auto framerate switch, e.g. if yr setting is 1080p 60hz, it will auto go to 1080p 24hz if the video is such.

however, it doesn't auto switch resolution - that u have to set manually.

the native player is the powerful one with many features/options for video and audio to play with, incl 4k, hdr, bdmv menu.

mx, vlc and others can't do that.

the price of this box is higher than others becos of this native player and its capabilities.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: May 24 2019, 10:35 AM

mx pro is quite alright.

it can do 4k, even hdr.

but when u compare the picture quality with native player, u see the diff.

yes, i remember u introduced this customized feature to me.
good it still works for you.

it worked for a while, then it failed to worked, not using anymore.
futeko users also reported same problems i faced, say this auto res feature will not get into official firmware.

ah, good point...

possible after installing the patch, i mucked around with chroma settings.

likely 444 10 bit is the correct one, others may not work with diff res/diff hz.

will try again, thanks.

got it working again!

not sure if it is due to newer firmware 2.1. or chroma ycbcr 444 10 bit setting... but autoFMTswitch_1.3.9.1 patch is working good now, see auto change 720-1080-2160.

anyone interested to have auto resolution switching (sometimes called 'source direct') as well as auto framerate switching, please read and follow instructions from here:
https://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.0

basically, it is a patch file u can install to get:

q10pro, q5pro, q30.... firmware 2.1.4 is out.

but v slow downloading... better wait till tmr.

installed 2.1.4... some quick comments.


1. NFS scan no results issue fixed
can't say, no using nfs... but samba works fine as before.

2. Some subtitle can't display issue fixed
3. Subtitle lack of characters issue fixed
i dun have sub issues with previous versions, din notice any change... maybe it's meant for unique/special subs.

4. Blu-ray BDMV video couldn't be played on kodi issue fixed
5. Kodi couldn't auto switch player in the wrapper under NFS Playback issue fixed
wrapper now works fine with kodi, if u so prefer.

6. MK3D format video playback supported
no idea, no using this.

7. Mouse operation supported on menu of local video player
yes, u can bring up mouse with native player now.
strange u can't click on bar but need to drag...?

8. ES browser supports play back of local video with external subtitles
no idea, not usung that.

others:
.. audio player UI is nice!
.. native player online download subs option is back, works fine.

there is no himedia box model q5 plus.

phone, i think there is.

china models, i hv no idea.

from the specs, it seems to a variation of the Q5pro which is 3 years old.

i will not encourage u to buy it:

.. china models, u get no support and warranty locally or from int'l distributors like futeko UK.
.. china models do not have google, youtube, chrome - u hv to find yr own way to install them.
.. china models installed apps mostly work in china only, can't work outside.
.. 2+8gb is handicapped - u will run out of storage quickly.

if u r to buy, better buy current Q10pro locally which is in'tl version, 2+16 gb, android7, firmware updates still coming.

if u can wait, new model coming year end, i hear.

how do u plan to use the box if u buy one?

yes, some old videos esp old DVD rips can't be played.

afaik, there is not patch for them.

easiest way is to use MX Pro; VLC can so too but will not give DD/DTS like MX.

there is no screen saver feature for native player or homescreen.

kodi player has screen dimmer.

the solution for u is to use wrapper on kodi.

when the video starts to playback, it be wrapped to native player.

in native player, u go to menu, play settings and select single play.

when the play is done, it will stop, revert to kodi which has a screen dimmer u can set.

that way, u get to use the better features of the native player and kodi screen dimmer.

note that if u do not use wrapper, kodi player cannot give u HD audio; best u get is transcoded DD only.

that has been the case for a long time and unlikely to change.

astro go users...

after weeks of beta testing, there is a new app version floating around...

NEW astrogo apk is 2.192.5/AC19.2.5/041de2b
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/astro-malaysi...d-apk-download/

currently in playstore, u can download and install old v8.2.6, works fine.

i had updated to the new version directly on playstore - this was only for half a day after which it was halted and reverted to v8.2.6.

the new version has a different UI and seems to give marginally better PQ, to my eyes.

v8.2.6 is likely to keep going for a while until they force the new one, i.e. shut down v8.2.6.

until then, u can sideload the new version (it works fine) or keep going with v8.2.6.

there is customized firmware available in futeko.com.
there is also customized AndroidTV firmware there.

afaik, customized will give dts (not dtshdma) with kodi for local playback.
but if u are using native player, that is moot.

AndroidTV will give the usual ATV UI but will be a little restrictive on apps installation.
It was useful in the past as that allows Astrogo and Playtv@unifi to work.
But is not necessary now since current original firmware works very nicely for those apps.

Q10pro.

Best choice.

It works, i just reinstalled from playstore to test it.

When the log in page comes on, look for a message at the bottom "forgotten your id?"
If u see it, u can log in with valid id, pw.
If u dun, exit, go to apps, restart the app.

This new version has a good feature... u can set up favorites.
New version also offers more channels than old v8.2.6... if yr id is valid.
A few more in the 3xx section, incl new 300 IQIYI.

if your primary use is local playback, Q10pro is great for you - video and audio.

1gb, 20gb or 90gb files, it will do very nicely with native player.