If buy TX3 or TX6, is it come with pre-installed movies and drama programs and Apps? Does it also come with pre-installed Astro program Apps ?

Anyone can advice?

My plan to watch only youtube & AstroGo. It would be a plus if can watch sports channel (Foxsport). Which is recommended? TX3/TX3 Mini/TX6? Which spec should go for?

the box is empty of apps when it leaves the factory.

the seller may put apps in there for you, it depends on who the seller is.
those free apps - some work ok, some work for 7 days, some need subscription, most are illegal/illegit.
u can chat with seller what u can/will/may or not get.

what channel u can get does not depend on the box, it is dependent on the app u use.
if u use astrogo or unifiplayty, u get whatever the actual subscriber is paying.
e.g. astrogo: if he pays for sports pack, u get them on the app too; playtv: if he is paying ultimate pack, u get all the channels of ultimate.
if he is not paying for sports, u will not get sports; if he is paying ruby pack, u will only get those channels of ruby pack.

tx6 is by default rooted, no root switch... make sure u know how to unroot or have seller unroot 4u to run astrogo.
tx3 has simple root switch, u can unroot yrself easy.
these 2 boxes use diff chipsets, not the same... there are fans/users of both models.
u decide which to buy after reading as much as u can.

one last word - these boxes are cheap, please do not expect them to excel in everything.
they work ok for the basic apps but will not give superior performance with advanced tasks.

Allow me to chip in on the Tx3 S905X3 Android 9 versus Tx6 RK Android 9 comparison.

I think I know why there are a section of people having a hard time on deciding on these two models and asking "weird" comparison questions relating to them. I will get to that in the next post.

comparing apple against apple (hardware wise)

Tx3 S905X3 Android 9 is better in all aspect to the Tx6 bar one feature

Tx3
- New model 2020
- New CPU AMlogic S905X3 (think QUalcomm snapdragon)
- Better performance
- Reliable firmware as it is tuned from Tx3 Mini as has same Alice UX as Tx6
- Antutu up to 70k
-Has a simple Setting to close or open root whenever you want ( what we call as Root Switch)
(When root and unroot is important? this you can google as out of topic here)

Tx6
- Old model 2019
- Allwinner H6 chip, (think Mediatek in Handphone)
- The box is pretty warm when touched. So performance will definitely be an issue at some point in time.
- Comes by default rooted ( so cannot run official AstroGo or Unifi)
- Can unroot easily but difficult to root back if you suddenly wants root access.
- SO WHAT IS GOOD of Tx6?? ( Its external Antenna is tested and confirm makes a difference). Only a few reputable models has this, Minix, Tanix Tx5 Max (has stopped production). If wifi could be a potential issue or problem in your suroundings, then Tx6 is the one to get. Other wise, if can connect LAN cable to router or no wifi issues in your living rooom - Tx3 Mini Android 8 or Tx3 X3 Android 9is the preferred choice any time.

EDIT:- Allwinner H6

This post has been edited by password8431: Mar 6 2020, 03:00 PM

Now to the interesting part, and probably a section of the IPTV community will see this post as a disservice to them.

My intention is only to clarify to newbies and people who has no idea what TV box and IPTV (pirated content), but really want to reduce their house hold expenses. The same reason for me putting up the post on MCMC android Boxes with with Illegal stuff in a differrent thread. My conscience is clear - I am not a seller, I am not a distributor, I am not an influencer - I am just a user like most here who shares their knowledge and findings.

Recently, there has been online sellers peddling "Lifetime IPTV" Tx6 Android box or "One time Pay" Tx6 Android Box.

The Tx6 box costs around RM150 online from China - I think the recommended seller, shopee.com/linglang.my sells it too.

By default, these boxes as explained by AVFAN comes out from the factory - with only default apps, or in other words, NO APPS AT ALL. Only a renamed KODI, Youtube TV, Miracast/Airscreen are available in these empty boxes.

The sellers of these "One Time pay" Tx6 boxes, (sellers are local Malaysian) would install a modded Tx6 firware with L**live app in to the TX6 boxes.
L**live app is the illegal app that is installed to the the so-called MCMC approved L**gTV. Logically this L**live app only works in the L**gTV android Boxes, but somehow the sellers manage to setup Tx6 boxes to look like a L**gTV box and allow it to work with L**live app.

THREE ISSUE I need to highlight :-
1. The Tx6 box needs to be rooted for the L**live to work. So to get AstroGo to work in the Tx6 - only can use Modded AstroGo apk.
Can't use the official AstroGo apk as root is detected and won't work.

2. Seller sells the whole Tx6 package with L**live at RM220-250, with little to not much effort involve to make a fast profit. If there is any effort involve, it would be the only one person, who found the trick to keep using it even after L**live release new updates. The trick is a well kept secret among a select few and not available publicly. It is just a select few trying to make a quick buck here and there. Others even offer Rm50 service to do it for you only if you can send the Tx6 to them.

3. The people behind L**live is aware of this loophole that steal their server bandwidth, so no guarantee that your one time pay will even last for 2 months let alone lifetime. Unless ofcourse, you are friend with the orignal hacker. Almost all others are agents, or won't be able to help once a new update is released by L**live.


Don't ask me how to install into your Tx6. I don't know how it is done. There are a number of ways, mostly old methods applicable for older versions of L**live that no longer work, or only works in a certain type of mobile phone.

So if you still can't decide between Tx3 or Tx6 or any other android box - please consult your preferred sellers. Normally they have a better understanding of their produce and will know what you need after you explain what you need. So hopefully this thread and AVFAN's explanation provide some basic knowledge of android boxes and apps for you all to go ask your sellers.

Those who like to know more about these One Time Pay Android Boxes so called legitimate MCMC SIRIM approved boxes, I submitted a writeup on them in another thread. The links attached below. Quoted SCThong, so as not to do double work on the same topic. I waited quite long for SCThong to write it up, till I gave up and went out to research myself.

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry95466590

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...&#entry95472402

This post has been edited by password8431: Mar 4 2020, 10:13 PM

Newbies buying android boxes, will surely ask about IPTV. I cannot fault you guys for asking, and I don't deny everyone new to android boxes will ask for it. After all android boxes are meant for Home entertainment.

In this forum, we try not to discuss about the pirated IPTV - as it is forbidden by Forum rules, and the thread will be deleted by moderators. There are other platform where they are openly discussed and apps share without limitations.

Only official legitimate IPTV services i.e. AstroGO, UnifiPlay TV, Netflix, Prime, Viu, dimsum, iflix, Disney+... can be openly discussed here. But by no means to say, the contributors do not know about the pirated IPTV. I can assure you, a lot of them in here are upto date with latest free pirated IPTV in the market.

Let it be known, that if casual people like us who knows where to get them - I can guarantee any Android box sellers worth their salt will also know of the latest free IPTV. The problem with these free IPTV is that, they come and go. Users have to be diligent and hardworking enough to keep up to date with latest apps.

It is for this reason, if newbies are buying Android Boxes for older parents that are not technically inclined - please consider subscribing to a 'legitimate' IPTV that can offer guaranteed streaming.

If newbies are still incline on getting affordable solution of android boxes + IPTV apps - DO REMEMBER THIS, the free apps won't work perfectly all the time, and will stop working at some time. Buy your android boxes from Specialist Sellers who can provide good after sales service, and not be fooled by sellers promoting 10,000 movies and 10,000 IPTV channels in their android boxes.

Normally these sellers, sell and then forget about you. Avoid sellers who can't even offer any extra services, as they are merely traders - they obtained the consignment stocks to shore up their store shelf only. Whether they sell or don't, they don't lose money. Also try avoid items where it states "Pre-Order" if you are not certain of the sellers reputation.

If still dunno what to get and feel insecure about unbranded OEM OTT boxes - then get Mibox S. Buy it for the EXPERIENCE of using android boxes for the first time, and when you are more confident - you can sell off the mibox S and get a box that suits your needs.

I am back. Who missed me?

OMG, beautiful write-up on the MCMC certificate boxes. I have nothing else to add, the numbers you quoted are a bit off but apart from that other facts are spot on.

I am going to check up with linglang shopee about the new Tx3. The only part I am disturbed is why the prices mentioned here is different to the Shopee prices. I think your prediction of the prices going up just came true. Hard to blame any seller for increasing prices since the world factory floor which is China has stopped production in parts of the manufacturing line.

I think I just stick back with my trusty Tx3 mini 2GB and 1Gb which is still serving me well after more than a year. Astro Go, has no issues at all and tonnes of free IPTV lately plus the usual App suspects for VOD entertainment.

Tried to do Kodi again, but just gave up on it. Sticking with apps, less hassle. Stop working, uninstall and install a new one.

How to turn off without using a remote control ? Thereis no powerkey , when using a mouse at the taskbar power off it just a "standby" not totally power off.

U dun have the remote?

Without remote, only way is to cut power.

Use mouse , pull up from bottom screen to reveal the Navigation bar.

You will see a power button icon at the far right of the bottom corner. Click and hold the click until a pop up appears allowing you to power down or restart.

Or if lazy, just unplug the DC adapter at the back of the box. I see others doing this, but I rarely do it.

Welcome back.

About the prices, I notice a gradual drop in prices last week to which I think is due to the recent 3.3 Shopee Sale. I think the prices are back to normal as is a lot of other products I notice in my shopping cart. However your observations is not without justification, there is definitely an increase from the "normal" price.

Two examples of price slash :-
Mibox S from dasher was only selling at RM189, today it is back to RM210

Rotary hammer drill, was going for 115, today jumped back to RM136.

Seems like Shopee forego their commission of RM21, during the 2 week sale to boost sales.

This post has been edited by password8431: Mar 9 2020, 01:03 AM

Or you can set the Power Key Definition in the Side bar setting to Shutdown. Then everytime you click the power button , it will initiate shutdown sequence instead of sleep/standby.

Hi, may I know which movie player app can watch BD file from this TX3?
I download the BDMV file and inside contain the index.bdmv file. I can opena and play the file using my xiaomi box 4. But I try many player app using this TX3 and is unable to play it.
Anyone can help me?

KODI can.

Having a mouse but I can't find an option to totally shutdown.Only standby at the taskbar or navigation bar.
Long press , nothing happen , when release it auto standby.Only restart.I don't see power button.

Can teach me how to set ? thanks

boy, u still refuse to say if u have the remote.

u lost it or what?!!

Seems like you are using an official Tanix Tx3 or Tx6 box with Alice Ux. Did you upgrade your Tx3 firmware to get the Alice Ux?

Majority of us bought OEM Tx3 boxes from China sellers, in fact if you check majority of Tx3 sold are OEM Tx3 and not Tanix Tx3.
Hardware wise there are no major differences, some times only wifi bluetooth module diferences. Firmware wise, I believe this is one of many examples of OEM factories updated the original firmware to make it better and lighter.

Let me check on the Alice UX to see if your Tanix Alice UX can set the Power button to shutdown instead of standby.
I have read other Tx6 users having this exact problem on how to shutdown even with an IR remote.

Do check with sellers like shopee.com/linglang.my if an IR remote can help you or not. I think it costs less than RM10.

This post has been edited by password8431: Mar 11 2020, 01:06 PM

I was asking how to turn off using mouse not remote control.Sure have remote control by long press the power button.
An official Tx6 without root on andorid 9.IR remote working by long press shutdown.but there is no power off button on long press the navigation bar on aliceUX.

hv remote but dun wanna use.

TX6 but this is TX3 thread.

sorry, i misunderstood.