firmware 20171220.

The atvxperience firmware is super cool but too bad I really want to use my Astro Go. Real sadding.

i bought from him, good service.
he confirmed current CANNOT do astrogo.
ok, that is 1 yr older than the current one i have 20181229.
yes, it is annoying why a newer firmware is unable to do same.
for me, not a problem as i have astrogo running on other devices, dun need it for this one.

Alice? Cool interface too. If you are not into Astro Go then should try atvxperience firmware.

Makes this cheap box look like a crazy cool android box.

no, it is not alice.

alice is found in higher models only, i think.

ATV... ya, somewhat cool but same working when it comes to the apps.

Can flash to Alice. I have tried. Initially said it was for L model but many have tried and succeed.

But afaik 20181210 and beyond are Alice interface. My guess is you are on Alice.

i have seen this alice ux on youtube but is not what i have.

can u pass me the link for this alice, let me read up. thanks.

got a tanix tx5 max.

this one is >double the price of the tx3 mini but can do a lot more.

amlogic s905x2, 4+32gb, android 8,1.

hdmi 2.0, spdif optical, usb2.0+usb3.0, bluetooth 4.2.

rj45 gigabit - impressive, i get 840mbps; wifi excellent... 55ft can stream online 1080p dd+5.1.

alice ui (quite pretty); comes with tv center (kodi 18.0), u can remove, DIY 18.1.

does dd, dd+, dts 5.1; 4k hdr, 10 bit - pretty smooth, no judders despite no auto framerate switching.

netflix in SD; can't do astrogo; all other common apps OK.

box is a bit thicker than tx3 mini but is still smaller than a burger.

stays cool , no need fan or whatever.

if looking for a <rm250 box to do above, this box is great value.

good sales service, v fast delivery from penang:
https://shopee.com.my/product/115192699/2044069135

this review convinced me:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jsU_n8EF4c

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 5 2019, 07:42 PM

Here is the link to TX3 mini firmware including Alice. Just read around.

thanks, may play with it some day.

I bought a Tx3 mini 2gb RAM with this PREFERED & TRUSTED SELLER IN SHOPEE. Very fast delivery, Cheap price and Service after sales also good. TVBOX already installed a lot IPTV apps. Many Local and Overseas Live TV Channels, Dramas and Movies can watch.

The androidbox already pre-installed apps and free IPTV:
SHOPEE SELLER
https://shopee.com.my/khairosma/2031856491?smtt=0.0.9

CURRENTLY cannot do AstroGo, huh!

I dunno why the seller would tell you that.
Maybe AstroGo ver 8.2.6 (latest) has stability problems with Android 7.1.2 on Tx3 mini! I am aware there were some problems with 8.2.6 in the initial release some weeks back as reported by a few forumers in other threads.

I was given a mod Aotg 8.2.4 by the seller 4 months ago, and it works perfectly to my needs.
The mod version bypass the jailbroken notice, and Tx3 mini>setting>close root will allow the channels to stream instead of red turning circle. I didn't see any need to upgrade to 8.2.6 when 8.2.4 is working well.

Upon reading your comment, I search for latest Mod AoTG v 8.2.6. Found two mod apks. Installed them on my Tx3 Mini.
Works perfectly on my Tx3 Mini, no difference with v8.2.4. Seems more stable and faster as well.

I sincerely dunno why the seller would tell you the Tx3 Mini CURRENTLY cannot do AoTG. Maybe they haven't got the mod apk yet. I downloaded mine from Telegram groups that is freely available to public.

But that is one of the reason why I like the seller. A seller with integrity and honest with their replies.
You don't get comments such as :-

"..great seller.."
"..responsible seller.."
".. very responsive seller.."
"... second purchase for family..."
"...best packaging ever..."

if there is even a hint of doubt of the seller's integrity.

Just from the Air Pak packaging alone, tells me the seller intends to make sure they want deliver the best they could and items reach customers safely.

They seem to try to reply to all questions posted to them. And they would spend a lot of effort to explain, offer advise and supply information required for the products.

From your posting, it tells me they will advise potential customers to the best of their knowledge, and not give outdated information. It just justify why I am grateful to have bought from THIS SELLER [click here] 4 months ago, and have no regret buying the TX3.

A steal for RM118, best packaging, fast delivery and best support. Like you said .." a no brainer, best value for money for simple use.."

Where else, other sellers seem more interested to sell and move on. If you ask too many questions, they tend to ignore and rather attend to new inquiries.


Disclaimer:- I have only tested latest Mod AstroGo 8.2.6 on the free to watch channels with Tx3 Mini 2+16GB.

PS ... the seller is also PREFERED & TRUSTED SELLER IN SHOPEE... :-P

This post has been edited by SCThong: Apr 10 2019, 04:27 PM

Me too using the same 8.2.4 mod version with close root access on my Tanix TX92. It work perfectly too! But my friend with other rooted box, cannot stream channels. Keep loading. Maybe the "super use-close root access" did help much.

thanks for yr comments.

yes, the seller did tell me that, and i'm ok with it.

becos i already have other devices that can run astrogo, no need for this one.

explanation is probably the firmware change.

tx3 mini is a high value box, no doubt.

i also bought tx5 max, which is a lot more powerful - s905x2, 4+32gb, gigabit ethernet, ac wifi.

both are working the way i want them to do.

the only thing missing is auto framerate switching and hd audio (dtshdma, ddtruehd, dtsx, atmos).

for that, i hv yet another box.

ok, out of curiosity, i just tried a modified 8.2.4 apk.

yep, if u close root in superuser, it works.

i had previously tried official 8.2.6, doesn't work.

so, the modified version does something, i guess.


this means the tanix tx3 mini at rm118 is probably the cheapest box available that can run astrogo!

Wrong and Wrong.... he he he

Cheapest is a Tx3 box (1GB+8GB) at RM88. See my earlier posting below. [Click Here RM88 ONLY]

And the seller I mentioned is not selling Tanix brand of Tx3, but OEM Tx3, or what the industry calls as OTT boxes.
However, unlike others who only provides 3 months or 6 months warranty period, this seller's product has 1 year warranty and every box comes with serial number label.

A way to differentiate Tanix Tx3 and Tx3, is the word Tanix on the box.

Tanix has their own Home Launcher page design they called Alice UI. It is just a fancy lean back launcher like Nova Launcher etc...
Tx3 has a more traditional home launcher, but more importantly it has a "Pull down status bar", and "Pull up navigation bar" if a mouse or airmouse or wireless keyboard with touchpad is used.

From my understanding, Tx3 can be flash with other ROMS, including Tanix Alice UI or Android TV experience ROM. As posted earlier, I too agree all the hardware design of Tx3 is the same only difference is the ROM and kernel different manufacturer install into the box.

Don't think there is any Intellectual Property Rights to this Tx3 boxes and definitely not enforced in China. So no reason to reinvent the wheel, might as well just copy the hardware blueprint and mass manufacture from different manufacturer. That is when quality of the electronic components come to question.
If the box sellers cannot differentiate AAA grade boxes from lower grade boxes, the eventual losers will be overseas buyers. That is why it is critical to buy these from Specialist Box sellers be it local or overseas. Don't always go for the cheapest of the cheapest, always check the previous customers comments and seller product history.

ah, ok..!
but really, 1+8gb leaves no room for anything else after a few simple apps.
2+16 wud be minimum for present use, imo.
3 or 4+32 is ideal to cater for a lot more apps and contingencies.
bigger storage bodes well for those wanting to use kodi quasar.

....

for potential buyers of Tanix:

Tanix TX3 Mini has this "superuser" close or open root option in android settings, which is something i do not see in other boxes.
Once root closed, Astrogo go modified and Unifi Playtv official will work.
i suppose it is built in the s905w soc - a simple and useful feature.

Tanix TX5 Max uses s905x2 chipset, doesn't have that superuser option.
BUT, can easily install SuperSU app from playstore, unroot, restart - that's all.
Then, Astrogo modified and Unifi Playtv official will work.
Done that, all good.

This post has been edited by AVFAN: Apr 11 2019, 01:44 PM

So strange. my TX92 s912 box have the super user function too.
I thought TX5 Max will have too
I thought all Tanix box will have it.
So I thought my next box will be targeted on Tanix new box too

i think that is due to the various types of chipsets and soc they use... amlogic s905w, s912, s905x2, allwinner, rockchip...

which is why it is good to have a thread for each brand so that buyers can get specific info about the model they buy.

after 2 weeks, i have to say i am very pleased with tx3 min and tx5 max.

i did not go for tx6 becos of allwinner chipset which is said to heat up bad...?

Hi bro, how's the 2.5Ghz WIFI signal strength for the TX3 MINI? Planning to get one connected via WIFI.

tx3 mini can only run on 2.4ghz, quite alright for say max 50ft.

if u need higher speed, tx5 max on 5ghz is much stronger.