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

Invincible · 11-04-2015 11:13am

eamonnq wrote: »

What is wrong with it ?

He mentioned earlier in thread problem with power supply, MK808B thought it could possibly be burned out.

Big Nelly · 11-04-2015 1:06pm

eamonnq wrote: »

What is wrong with it ?

i bought a batch of 5 of them, they all worked perfect, now 3 of the 5 wont tun on, no light, nothing. Won't connect to PC either. The units warm up so power is going to them

Logged a call with supplier and they asked if anyone around ireland fixes and they will pay

will56 · 11-04-2015 10:05pm

Anyone else finding addons running slow on android boxes ? Genesis and other apps are so slow i cant even use them.

dahat · 11-04-2015 10:40pm

will56 wrote: »

Anyone else finding addons running slow on android boxes ? Genesis and other apps are so slow i cant even use them.

Box too full? With Android and Kodi using the ram ot can slow a box down. Delete unused add ons and apps.

Half the stuff people put on these boxes are never used

Big Nelly · 12-04-2015 8:25am

dahat wrote: »

Box too full? With Android and Kodi using the ram ot can slow a box down. Delete unused add ons and apps.

Half the stuff people put on these boxes are never used

I would agree, just install the add on's you actually use, you will find in long run you will have 3-4 add ons and that is it, rest just sit there

cathorio · 12-04-2015 11:55am

You guys seem to know what you are talking about so I'm hoping you can help me. I recently bought a Walker Smart TV Box,
Attributes :
Connects via HDMI & Wifi
Android 4.2.2 Operating System
Rockchip Quad Core Processor
1 GB Ram + 8GB Flash
Micro SD Storage up to 32GB
Built in Realtek Wifi Module
Supports DLNA
What I would like to know is can I connect my iPad using WiFi to it so I can see my photos and listen to my music??
Cheers!👍

Cantona's Collars · 12-04-2015 1:50pm

Anybody finding 'The Box Of Shows';) acting up lately? Having issues with buffering and last night an episode stopping 2/3 of the way through.

Cantona's Collars · 12-04-2015 1:53pm

cathorio wrote: »

You guys seem to know what you are talking about so I'm hoping you can help me. I recently bought a Walker Smart TV Box,
Attributes :
Connects via HDMI & Wifi
Android 4.2.2 Operating System
Rockchip Quad Core Processor
1 GB Ram + 8GB Flash
Micro SD Storage up to 32GB
Built in Realtek Wifi Module
Supports DLNA
What I would like to know is can I connect my iPad using WiFi to it so I can see my photos and listen to my music??
Cheers!👍

MiraCast should be on it,that will let you connect to other devices-works over your wifi and the easy explanation is that it's like connecting via Bluetooth,it's really simple to do.

statto25 · 12-04-2015 4:40pm

zerks wrote: »

Anybody finding 'The Box Of Shows';) acting up lately? Having issues with buffering and last night an episode stopping 2/3 of the way through.

Clear the cache and app data. It was actin the tool yesterday for me too and there are loads of folks moaning on the Facebook page. Working fine for me today after that.

will56 · 12-04-2015 6:56pm

dahat wrote: »

Box too full? With Android and Kodi using the ram ot can slow a box down. Delete unused add ons and apps.

Half the stuff people put on these boxes are never used

I actually didn't have that much extra crap on it. Deleted apps and cleared the cache but Kodi, Genesis & other add-ons still ran slow.

I uninstalled Kodi and deleted the .apk files of the box and went with a fresh install.

Everything seems to be running fine now

Just a thought but would having my movies files accessed through a samba file share cause Kodi and add-ons to run slow ?

jimosterberg · 12-04-2015 7:49pm

Flashed an mxq with openelec and the ok button on the remote won't work now. Tried a different remote and still no joy. Air mouse works but that's no use as it's for a friend. Anyone have this issue before and have an easy fix or a suggestion?

If not can anyone post the latest firmware for me to reflash it to android and can I do this via toothpick over openelec. Thanks

dahat · 12-04-2015 7:57pm

will56 wrote: »

I actually didn't have that much extra crap on it. Deleted apps and cleared the cache but Kodi, Genesis & other add-ons still ran slow.

I uninstalled Kodi and deleted the .apk files of the box and went with a fresh install.

Everything seems to be running fine now

Just a thought but would having my movies files accessed through a samba file share cause Kodi and add-ons to run slow ?

Can't be sure but I'd say no.

Kodi has a habit of building up to 5gb in total if cache,packages and crash logs aren't cleared regular. I haven't come across it myself but have seen people say Kodi just stopped working after using all available space on the box.

cathorio · 13-04-2015 6:44am

OREGATO wrote: »

Hi guys, looking for some advice.

I want to buy one of these boxes to run Kodi, Netflix etc. I'll be streaming 3D and 4k content and want a box that will be able to handle same without issues.

I've taken a look through parts of the thread but I'm just looking for a recommendation to the best one to get. I don't want to spend a tonne but can someone give me a few recommendations?

Thanks in advance

Hi I have a Walker Smart quad-core box,,,,, I'm running Kodi no need for Netflix with Kodi.
It's one of the cheapest on the maker....of course I could be wrong on that one.
Good Luck.

blass · 13-04-2015 9:38am

I am sure its been mentioned before but I duste doff my OUYA recently after leaving it in the cupboard for months and it runs KODI Helix 14.2 like a dream. Better than I ever remember it handling Gotham. I use it wired with a homeplug but wireless was decent too (but always go with wired if possible). My advice is do not use a wizard when installing addons. Best to add tvaddons.ag manually and a couple of other repos so you can manually install which addons you will actually use. That you don't clog up KODI with addons you will never use and you also reduce time it takes for updates.

Cantona's Collars · 13-04-2015 12:27pm

dahat wrote: »

Can't be sure but I'd say no.

Kodi has a habit of building up to 5gb in total if cache,packages and crash logs aren't cleared regular. I haven't come across it myself but have seen people say Kodi just stopped working after using all available space on the box.

Happened to me,Kodi wouldn't even get past the start up screen,it had filled the memory on the box with crash logs etc.

k123456 · 13-04-2015 1:45pm

zerks wrote: »

Happened to me,Kodi wouldn't even get past the start up screen,it had filled the memory on the box with crash logs etc.

Hi Folks

How do I clear Kodi cache

and do I need to clear Cache for addons , Genesis , Navi x etc, if I clear Kodi Cache

Thanks

Invincible · 13-04-2015 3:53pm

k123456 wrote: »

Hi Folks

How do I clear Kodi cache

and do I need to clear Cache for addons , Genesis , Navi x etc, if I clear Kodi Cache

Thanks

Go into Video Add-ons, Xunity talk.com,Maintenance, select Delete my cache & Delete packages, also Delete crash logs.
Then restart Kodi for it to tale effect.
If you go into Tweaks in Xunity, you can select Add Mikey1234 Advanced XML

Pinkman · 13-04-2015 5:29pm

Sorry if this has been asked and answered but is the StarBox the best one at the €120 price range? Based on the youtube vids they posted on their page it seems very impressive. Cheers.

http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_android+tv+box/

rob316 · 13-04-2015 5:56pm

Pinkman wrote: »

Sorry if this has been asked and answered but is the StarBox the best one at the €120 price range? Based on the youtube vids they posted on their page it seems very impressive. Cheers.

http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_android+tv+box/

Same box about half the price here. You can put the addons yourself in about 5 mins.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/J-Bonest%C2%AE-Miracast-Display-Amlogic-Bluetooh/dp/B00S9QOYF4/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1428944066&sr=8-5&keywords=mxq+quad+core+tv+box

OwenM123 · 13-04-2015 7:31pm

What is the best android box running Xbmc , android 4.4.2 and has 2gb ram, and comes with mouse and keyboard?

davidfitz22 · 13-04-2015 8:10pm

Hi, I have noticed a trend of irish sellers selling fully loaded xbmc boxes for around the 100 mark. I have purchased the same android box for 40 euro and have loaded xbmc on to it myself with some add-ons. Does anyone know the XBMC/ Kodi add-ons and pvtv setup these irish sellers have loaded on them.

Thanks in advance

OwenM123 · 13-04-2015 8:16pm

Try htpc beginner.com 20 best addons 2015

cathorio · 14-04-2015 7:16am

The best one on the market has to be the Walker Box...
Quad Core!!!!

eamonnq · 14-04-2015 8:20am

cathorio wrote: »

The best one on the market has to be the Walker Box...
Quad Core!!!!

Why would you think that ?

will56 · 14-04-2015 8:34am

cathorio wrote: »

The best one on the market has to be the Walker Box...
Quad Core!!!!

People really need to do a bit of research on these boxes :rolleyes:
Between Amazon/Ebay and the chinese sites its not hard to find equivalent spec for half the price.

It only takes a little bit of searching then to find the best addons for Kodi.

Really bugs me when I see these boxes on adverts or facebook for €110/120+ with a blurb that makes them more sound more complicated than they actually are

dahat · 14-04-2015 8:40am

will56 wrote: »

People really need to do a bit of research on these boxes :rolleyes:
Between Amazon/Ebay and the chinese sites its not hard to find equivalent spec for half the price.

It only takes a little bit of searching then to find the best addons for Kodi.

Really bugs me when I see these boxes on adverts or facebook for €110/120+ with a blurb that makes them more sound more complicated than they actually are

+1

Fully loaded = massively overpriced.

There is a seller, Munster gadgets selling MXQ boxes for €100, yes that's correct. Unreal fleecing.

blass · 14-04-2015 8:44am

If you are after a reasonably priced KODI/XBMC player then an Android stick (EUR50-70) released in the last couple of years combined with an Ethernet adapter (EUR 10 or cheaper) http://www.ebay.ie/itm/MICRO-USB-auf-ETHERNET-10-100M-NETZWERK-RJ45-LAN-ADAPTER-ANDROID-PC-WIN-7-WIN-8-/171383616837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item27e7427545 for wired connection is a decent option. Obviously there are better more powerful options out there but if you buy wisely you can have an XBMC/KODI set up for EUR 60 to EUR80. Don't be afraid to load the ADDONS YOURSELF, youtube is full of excellent easy to follow videos about adding repo's and addons manually. Its really not difficult once you give it a go.

will56 · 14-04-2015 8:45am

dahat wrote: »

+1

Fully loaded = massively overpriced.

There is a seller, Munster gadgets selling MXQ boxes for €100, yes that's correct. Unreal fleecing.

Part of me wishes I thought of it first

Adverts/DoneDeal etc are all flooded now with ads for these boxes with "custom software" thats taken "teams of people many hours to perfect"

degsie · 14-04-2015 9:49am

will56 wrote: »

Part of me wishes I thought of it first
Adverts/DoneDeal etc are all flooded now with ads for these boxes with "custom software" thats taken "teams of people many hours to perfect"

These creeps should be vilified for making profit on community generated free software, makes my blood boil :mad:

will56 · 14-04-2015 9:52am

degsie wrote: »

These creeps should be vilified for making profit on community generated free software, makes my blood boil :mad:

Its shilling like that which will stop decent open source software like this being created and maintained as well as it is.

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

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