why wud u want to do that? for what app?

Some of the youtube videos get colour distortion with pink/green hues. See example below.

Using Youtube Vanced on a 2/16 TX3 mini. OTA on the box says firmware is the latest (201812xx - can't remember the last 2 numbers).
Read somewhere saying disabling hardware acceleration may solve the issue so wanted to try.

No problem on all other apps.

Try a different YouTube player.

i do not think that has to do with hardware/software acceleration.
hardware acceleration improves the video processing, better with it than w/o.
it is app specific, i.e. some apps under settings, u can disable or choose some other.

tx3mini is 4k30hz; if u play 4k60hz or some unconventional videos on youtube, u will get likely that.
it also depends on the youtube version u use; vanced, i dunno but i hv seen this with smart youtube.
suggest u select lower/auto; or try other youtube versions.
yr tv too... it must be able to handle 4k.

Download Latest official unmodded Youtube mobile and play the same clip, and it will play fine. If you insist on using YouTube Vanced, then try the latest version of Vanced. If still doesn't work, change to 360p, guarantee it will be fine at 360p on Vanced or Smart YT TV.

This post has been edited by SCThong: Jun 17 2019, 10:16 PM

Thanks guys.

I've downloaded the official YouTube app to try but the problem now is I can't find any clips with that issue anymore on Vanced. I'm using the latest version.

Now even 1080p60hz videos play fine. The TV is 1080p.

Murphy's Law at work. It's like your car making funny sounds but the minute you get to the mechanic, the sounds disappear.

I'll keep checking.

generally, it is best to use official versions to avoid strange problems.

if your tv is 1080p, tx3mini can cater to everything.

if a video is 4k hdr, it will auto downgrade it to 1080p sdr to suit the tv.

tx3 is a small, low cost box but a very functional, effective tvbox.

astro is indeed testing a new astrogo apk while testing new decoder for 4k streams.

thanks to forummer scissorshand, u can try this beta apk.

i repost here for the benefit of tx3 mini and tx5 max users.



This post has been edited by AVFAN: Jun 18 2019, 11:11 AM

Could TX3 connect to Synology NAS?

parking for reference

[quote=AVFAN,Jun 18 2019, 11:09 AM]
astro is indeed testing a new astrogo apk while testing new decoder for 4k streams.

thanks to forummer scissorshand, u can try this beta apk.

i repost here for the benefit of tx3 mini and tx5 max users.
this beta, i have tried on several devices.

.. works as it is for himedia Q10pro, tanix tx3mini, tanix tx5max.
.. there is a slight audio delay - audio lags video.
.. display is more complete than the current one.
.. navigation is much the same, need mouse to drag-move sideways.
.. does not work well with androidtv 8.0 (ATV) - video jerks.

still beta, will see if final version will be better.
it is obvious to me astro has no plans to cater to astrogo to be watched on TV - same navigation issues, unapproved for ATV.

meanwhile, better use current v8.2.6 which is smoother.
good news is i think it will work on any unrooted box, less fussy, no need modified versions.[/quote]

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Try to connect the beta apk via WiFi and test

BTW rumours has it videostrong is the supplier to Astro new android box....

ethernet or wifi, it is good, works fine on my devices.

current astrogo v8.2.6 also same, ethernet or wifi is ok.

only playtv@unifi needs to be on wifi.

any update on tx6 heating issues and aotg compatibility?

would like to get a tv box for my parents, currently torn between getting tx3 mini or tx6.
considering getting tx6 due to the ram and storage and the price difference is getting smaller. (tx3 2+16G RM110 / tx6 4+32G RM150)
any recommendation?

FYI
usage will be on a 1080p tv, so no need for 4k.
they like to watch astro AEC, so aotg compatibility is required. (i am personally using njoinow for free, is aotg the same?)
they also always watch astro HHD those hokkien taiwan drama.

some other questions
the tv box from the recommended shopee seller comes with any pre-installed apps?
I have read that tx3 mini support youtube playback at at max of 720p, can any user verify? (even on modded app like smart youtube tv?)
has anyone tried 1080p x265 decoding as well?

This post has been edited by ShonGG: Jun 18 2019, 11:57 PM

tx6... the last time i checked in another forum, heating issue is still there.
astrogo... to date, no one here has confirmed it will work on tx6 alto some online sellers say yes.

njoinow is free, very limited channels.
astrogo needs an existing subscriber to register to get id/pw.
with this id/pw, 4 people can use astrogo app at any one time.
what channels the subscriber has with decoder, astrogo gets the same, not more, not less.

i have tried current njoinow app on tx3mini - it does NOT work.
likely it needs a modified version, just like astrogo v8.2.6 modified.
but i have not found any.
how are you using njoinow? with what device?

if u are able to get astrogo id/pw from subscriber with the right channels/packs, i suggest u go for tx3mini 2+16gb.
this model is proven, easy to close root to make it work.
it is ultra cheap, u can replace with newer model in near future if u wish.
do not judge a box by 2+16 or 4+32 or 4+64gb.
a lot more depends on the firmware when it comes to reliability and smoothness in usage.

Tx6 operating temperature is high, I can confirm that. Definitely higher than the Tx3 mini. Much warmer on the fingers.
Whether it is overheating, is tough to confirm. If really overheating after a period of time and the Tx6 autoshuts down, then that is a real concern. But as far as previous users comments are concerned, there are none such complaints.

It is all in the hardware design, Amlogic chips operates at a lower temperature, and that is why Tx3 mini enclosure does not need any ventilation holes for cooling. Tx6 running on Allwinner operates on a higher temperature, and that is why the much needed ventilation holes designed on to the enclosure. So it can be argued that Tx6 needs passive cooling and even the design engineers admit that.

As for the Tx3, and this coming from experience. 24 hours non stop binge watching Game of Thrones in a ceiling fan room, the box is still good there after. I wouldn't do the same with the Tx6.

Albeit the price difference is Rm40 between the two models with the huge upgrade in RAM+ROM, it is a tough call which is worth buying more than the other. Previously it was a meagre RM30 difference, and Tx6 sales shot up. Now things are back in balance.

Since your requirement is Astro App, then the obvious choice is Tx3 mini. Tx6 directly out from the factory is rooted with Alice UX, and unable to run Astro App. Some local sellers were able to unroot the box manually, and promote their boxes as Astro Compatible.

As for HHD (Hokkien Channel), the dramas in this channel is mostly available in youtube and quite commonly found in Taiwan Channels easily obtainable in free IPTV apps (however stability of these channels are questionable, as is all things free)
If you wish for the actual Astro HHD Channel, then it depends if your Astro Account package has this channel. AEC is confirmed free even with a free registrered account. Other wise, subscribe to the ahem ahem iptv services which we shall not discuss here.

The Shopee China Seller doesn't not sell boxes with pre-install apps, but has a great repository of apks shared by a local Malaysian that caters to a variety of audience. If you do buy from this seller, be sure to ask for the latest Filelinked pin and make sure you share it in here or pm me.... . Dunno what Filelinked is, ask the seller to explain.

This post has been edited by password8431: Jun 19 2019, 12:32 PM

Tx3 can do 1080p. Can watch Twitch > DOTA 2 games comfortably at 1080p
Once you have the sellers repository, you would use the Modded Smart Youtube TV and the Youtube Vanced instead of the official Youtube app.

H265, some videos can, some videos cannot, depends on video source. Normally I notice it is not the hardware problem, but more to the necessary codec not available. So it is hard to say, you may even have the latest Amlogic AM905X2, and still have problems playing certain H265 streams. This from my own experience.

be sure to get an air mouse for your parents to use the Astro Go app.
The IR remote can do the job but a bit of hassle selecting and changing channels.
And I find out old folks don't like the Wireless keyboard with the touch pad for mouse, fingers just not steady enough.

Shouldn't need the sellers repository for these two apps. There is no secret in these. In fact Smart Youtube TV is open source.

Probably forgot to mention, all the apps are freely available on the internet. With a good filelinked repository, it makes it easier to find and download them. Depending on the filelinked, the creator might put a short description or comment of the apps. Some filelinked are frequently updated as a convenience to the users.

Google and you probably find the lot of them even in facebook.

Tx6 confirmed can run astro on the go original apk without modding the apk. Tx3 max/mini also can run original apk. How do I know? I am seller myself. LOL

Note to u guys.. if you are planning to install any version of SUPERSU for your Sunvell TV box, T9 something, something.. any models.. t95z, t95x whatsoever.. please stop wat you are doing.. potentially can brick ur device.. and recovering these boxes are not easy.. good luck finding which pins to short to recover the box..

good luck