Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

Lucas Hood · 21-01-2015 12:50pm

No just normal android , I couldn't find anything about an openelec version for the mxiii 2gb version.

Big Nelly · 21-01-2015 12:50pm

dahat wrote: »

MXIII came with 110k4 installed so decided to see how it was before tinkering with it.

Installed Total installer and Andy's build, super impressed with that. Everything a user needs really, user preference will decode if a few extra add ons are needed but it is set up correctly using Aeon NOx.

Firmware ran fine for the 45 mins I put a film at 1080 through it but will likely update it to a better version from Freaktab. I will keep this box on Android as it is a second box for the wife to use upstairs mainly.

Back to the builds again, thses will cut out box sellers ripping folk off with "fully loaded" boxes, I literally had ot installed on 5 mins with no tech knowledge needed bar in putting the Total source

Yeah that is the hope...

I did notice with Aoen Nox, I uninstalled Kodi and what I thought was everything from tablet. Done a few reboots and reinstalled Kodi. Booted into it and it came back with same Aoen Nox setup. Looks like the skin is a program on its own

Wiped the tablet, it needed it anyway and going to rebuild now and try out the community builds....

dahat · 21-01-2015 1:43pm

Lucas Hood wrote: »

No just normal android , I couldn't find anything about an openelec version for the mxiii 2gb version.

Look in Freaktab, Just me has a OE fpr MXIII 2gb.
Also the Russians have one done with 5.0 Open Elec

gar · 21-01-2015 2:38pm

Setting up my mxiii and I have no volume. using the same hdmi cable I had on an atv2.
Tried turning up volume in android settings and on TV.
Anyone had this?

Also I have flashed finless rom for this box

Monokne · 21-01-2015 2:46pm

dahat wrote: »

Could also try factory reset them reboot if OP is comfortable re installing add ons etc.

Should be able to get the box going via toothpick method anyway and if not then that's a whole different issue altogether.

Just an update on my issues.

So thanks to some help from the great Allyall, I did manage to get the cache and data wiped. I tried both a regular reboot, as well as installing a new rom. Both worked once, but then the second I'd turn the power off, the machine would again free when I rebooted it.

It seems like it's just a faulty box, unfortunately :-(

dahat · 21-01-2015 3:34pm

dahat wrote: »

Look in Freaktab, Just me has a OE fpr MXIII 2gb.
Also the Russians have one done with 5.0 Open Elec

Tired the Just me Open Elec bit couldn't get it flashed at all, seems to need the .zip plus two files he has linked, couldn't see the actual original zip file at all.

Will go with the Russian Open Elec later to test it out before I have to relinquish control of the box to the Mrs.

coldfire1x · 21-01-2015 3:39pm

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/app-kore-kodi-xbmc-remote-t3008253

dahat · 21-01-2015 3:41pm

Can someone confirm which OE I use for 2gb MXIII.

From here: http://amlinux.ru/image/5.0.0/

Is it the .zip or updated.zip? S82 I'm assuming?

gar · 21-01-2015 3:50pm

gar wrote: »

Setting up my mxiii and I have no volume. using the same hdmi cable I had on an atv2.
Tried turning up volume in android settings and on TV.
Anyone had this?

Also I have flashed finless rom for this box

sorted. had to disable the usb audio. seen the dongle connected to the box as an audio output!!

21-01-2015 4:25pm

dahat wrote: »

Can someone confirm which OE I use for 2gb MXIII.

Is it the .zip or updated.zip? S82 I'm assuming?

I used the .zip s82 on mine, No problems to report here with it bar the odd freeze in Kodi once or twice

I bought 2 mxq's for family members aswell and will hopefully have them this week, the power supply issue worried me a bit but it seems to be more so US adapters that were affected. There's still no linux or openelec release for the mxq though is there?

dahat · 21-01-2015 4:28pm

5500 wrote: »

I used the .zip s82 on mine, No problems to report here with it bar the odd freeze in Kodi once or twice

Did you use the updater app on the box?

Monokne · 21-01-2015 4:51pm

Hey

Would this box:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JUSTOP-Droibox-Android-Wireless-Streamer-BLACK/dp/B00CLZ7BP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421855334&sr=8-1&keywords=android+4.2+mx

Do the job just the same as the MX2?

I'd rather buy off Amazon than Ebay so that I've a warranty, just in case.

Burkie7 · 21-01-2015 5:08pm

Alright lads.

Mate of mine is selling one of these android boxes http://www.adverts.ie/media-players/mxq-quad-core-gotham-13-2-loaded-unlocked-smart-tv-box-android-kit-kat-4-4-xbmc-wifi-hdtv-hdmi-sports-movies/6778195

Any of ya's use it before?

Price of UPC is gone crazy at the moment is it possible to get rid of paying for the UPC box but keeping the internet?

I get the internet of a modem not the box.

21-01-2015 5:15pm

dahat wrote: »

Did you use the updater app on the box?

I unzipped to sd card and did it via recovery but the updater app afaik just boots to recovery so should do the same thing

Burkie7 · 21-01-2015 5:15pm

Just seeing this too.

http://www.thejournal.ie/upc-tv-price-increase-1861099-Jan2015/

rob316 · 21-01-2015 5:36pm

Burkie7 wrote: »

Just seeing this too.

http://www.thejournal.ie/upc-tv-price-increase-1861099-Jan2015/

Sorry to go OT

You are aware when they increase the price, they are changing the terms of the contract with you the customer which means you can cancel even if you are in contract. Ring them and tell them you want to cancel over the increase they will actually give you a discount.

dahat · 21-01-2015 5:41pm

Monokne wrote: »

Hey

Would this box:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JUSTOP-Droibox-Android-Wireless-Streamer-BLACK/dp/B00CLZ7BP4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421855334&sr=8-1&keywords=android+4.2+mx

Do the job just the same as the MX2?

I'd rather buy off Amazon than Ebay so that I've a warranty, just in case.

Look for satbox.is , Irish seller who has bricks and mortar shop on Waterford. He won't rob you and you can always go back to him with issues.

That box is a dual core which is getting outdates now as newer boxes are octacore.

Burkie7 · 21-01-2015 6:13pm

dahat wrote: »

Look for satbox.is , Irish seller who has bricks and mortar shop on Waterford. He won't rob you and you can always go back to him with issues.

That box is a dual core which is getting outdates now as newer boxes are octacore.

Cheers mate I'll check it out.

The one I'm getting off my mate is a quad core one not a dual core one I just sent that link as that's how it looks.

This is the photo he sent me: http://s24.postimg.org/wxoy4em7p/10942479_10153138262844474_2046082030_n.jpg

A technician comes out to the house and fits it in for you an all and if you don't like it you don't have to pay.

Would their be much difference with a Octacore and Quadcore performance wise?

Lucas Hood · 21-01-2015 6:34pm

I've ordered 3 of them boxes from China for less than the price of that one.

I imagine everything on it could be put on it by yourself with a little help from YouTube.

Burkie7 · 21-01-2015 6:44pm

Lucas Hood wrote: »

I've ordered 3 of them boxes from China for less than the price of that one.

I imagine everything on it could be put on it by yourself with a little help from YouTube.

Yes after looking up prices off it that seems to be a lot dearer. The satbox website I think would be my best bet though as they can help you if anything goes wrong. Would you know what would be the best box to get?

rob316 · 21-01-2015 6:45pm

Burkie7 wrote: »

Cheers mate I'll check it out.

The one I'm getting off my mate is a quad core one not a dual core one I just sent that link as that's how it looks.

This is the photo he sent me: http://s24.postimg.org/wxoy4em7p/10942479_10153138262844474_2046082030_n.jpg

A technician comes out to the house and fits it in for you an all and if you don't like it you don't have to pay.

Would their be much difference with a Octacore and Quadcore performance wise?

That's the MXQ I'm pretty sure you could buy it with DHL shipping for about €50 off gearbest.

or buy this the MX3 2gb from amazon for €85 delivered http://www.amazon.co.uk/Android-Quad-Core-fully-loaded-MXIII/dp/B00O0LEQIW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421862191&sr=8-3&keywords=mx3+2gb

You could run the tv addons wizard in about 5 mins flat and I would be shocked if there was less on it than your mates box he is selling.

Monokne · 21-01-2015 7:22pm

dahat wrote: »

Look for satbox.is , Irish seller who has bricks and mortar shop on Waterford. He won't rob you and you can always go back to him with issues.

That box is a dual core which is getting outdates now as newer boxes are octacore.

Thank you brother.

Is there much difference between this: M8 Quad Core Android - http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5259706

and this: MXq Quad core Android - http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5353797

?

Inclined to go for the 80 quid one but if the other one is appreciably better, I can be swayed.

Burkie7 · 21-01-2015 7:28pm

rob316 wrote: »

That's the MXQ I'm pretty sure you could buy it with DHL shipping for about €50 off gearbest.

or buy this the MX3 2gb from amazon for €85 delivered http://www.amazon.co.uk/Android-Quad-Core-fully-loaded-MXIII/dp/B00O0LEQIW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421862191&sr=8-3&keywords=mx3+2gb

You could run the tv addons wizard in about 5 mins flat and I would be shocked if there was less on it than your mates box he is selling.

Thanks mate I checked their and it said it doesn't deliver to Ireland.

Would this one be better to get that the previous poster linked to: http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5259706

dahat · 21-01-2015 7:32pm

Monokne wrote: »

Thank you brother.

Is there much difference between this: M8 Quad Core Android - http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5259706

and this: MXq Quad core Android - http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5353797

?

Inclined to go for the 80 quid one but if the other one is appreciably better, I can be swayed.

I have the M8 and its a great box but not running Android.

The MXQ is a newer box bit have one coming and I'm sure he wouldn't sell one without knowing it was fully operational and well built.

styron · 21-01-2015 7:35pm

Burkie7 wrote: »

Would their be much difference with a Octacore and Quadcore performance wise?

The MXIII with Octacore Graphics Processor is Ultra HD capable (ie. 4K or 2160p) - so it future proofs your box a bit if/when you go for a next generation Telly. A faster processor and the 2GB of RAM version in particular, compared to the 1GB MXQ should give you better performance all round anyway.

Like the others I don't think you're getting good value for the solution proposed. With plenty of youtube demos "monkey see, monkey do" DIY custom configuration has never been easier or more beneficial.

Monokne · 21-01-2015 7:39pm

dahat wrote: »

I have the M8 and its a great box but not running Android.

As in it doesn't run android well or you're not using it for android?

Invincible · 21-01-2015 7:52pm

Burkie7 wrote: »

Thanks mate I checked their and it said it doesn't deliver to Ireland.

Would this one be better to get that the previous poster linked to: http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5259706

It's priced high at €104.99!
I got the M8S S812 2GB for $85 from a seller off Aliexpress, It's H.265 capable and 4K ready.

Monokne · 21-01-2015 9:31pm

Any thoughts on this T8 people?

http://www.satbox.ie/apps/webstore/products/show/5556625

ROVER · 22-01-2015 11:44am

Is the MXIIII 2GB H.265 compatible? I seem to get conflicting information on eBay.

Skippy along · 22-01-2015 12:51pm

Got my MX3 2gb from gearbest last week it came with the 110k4 Firmware so i found a new one 112k4 to update, but before I updated to this i wanted to make a nandroid back up so i installed TWRP recovery did the backup and then installed the new Firmware 112k4 which has a few more settings in relation to Dolby Dts audio settings, anyway I then decided to install openlec 5.0 and that's where my problems began, I couldn’t for the life of me get the box to boot into recovery mode to update it's seemed when I installed the new Firmware 112k4 it was not compatiple with TWRP so my back up was uselsss, it's after taking me all this week to figure out but I got into recovery mode I did this firstly by downloading an old 108k4 Firmware, downloading amologic USB burning tools and copied over to the mx3 which gave me a Fresh install and which allowed me to get into the CWM recovery mode to install openelec 5.0 which i have to say is fantastic everything seems so much zippier But what a f****** dose

Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

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