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

Big Nelly · 18-07-2014 8:56am

branners69 wrote: »

I installed Quickshot v2 firmware on my Minix 7 and Beyond xbmc is excellent with it. I also have Gotham xbmc installed but it isnt as stable for me for some reason. I cant remember the last time I used Gotham as Beyond hasnt failed me yet!

I got the Beyond for the Minix 7 from here. There is also a Nexus version, is that what you are using?

I used this version: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407583710

Only one I could find on google.....running this box: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42-Quad-Core-Google-Android-4-2-2-RK3188-28nm-Cortex-A9-1-6-GHz-Mini-TV-BOX-HDMI-HDD-Player-2G-8G-BT-RJ45-External-Wifi-Antenna-with-IR-Remote-Controller-Black-317424.html

After a bit of tweaking on Xbmc I have it running great, that is why I am unsure of Beyond Xbmc.....I tried to have both running at same time on box but they seem to cause problems with each other.....

Update.....info here on version http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?10139-UPDATED-Beyond-XBMC-%28Beta-3-4%29

aaronm13 · 18-07-2014 10:28am

Got my X8 on Wednesday, only ordered it on Sunday so fantastic service there. Box seems great so far, excellent build quality and feels very solid in your hand compared to the very flimsy, lightweight MX2. Sticking with the stable firmware at the minute even though it has some bugs, can't be bothered with beta's and according to the Minix forum V2 isn't to far away. The box is very very responsive and snappy which is a pleasure coming from the MX2. XBMC works good so far but haven't given it a good road test but will over the weekend. Overall I'm very happy, yes it's a little overpriced but really does feel like a premium product. Let's hope Minix and developers support it well over the coming months.

k123456 · 18-07-2014 11:36am

aaronm13 wrote: »

Got my X8 on Wednesday, only ordered it on Sunday so fantastic service there. Box seems great so far, excellent build quality and feels very solid in your hand compared to the very flimsy, lightweight MX2. Sticking with the stable firmware at the minute even though it has some bugs, can't be bothered with beta's and according to the Minix forum V2 isn't to far away. The box is very very responsive and snappy which is a pleasure coming from the MX2. XBMC works good so far but haven't given it a good road test but will over the weekend. Overall I'm very happy, yes it's a little overpriced but really does feel like a premium product. Let's hope Minix and developers support it well over the coming months.

Hi What kind of bugs, please

aaronm13 · 18-07-2014 4:13pm

k123456 wrote: »

Hi What kind of bugs, please

The weather widget/app doesn't work for one thing, there's a few other small things but nothing that takes away from the overall experience. Their forums has any issues pointed out, a few seem to be with XBMC but I haven't noticed yet. It's a new box and the firmware is bound to have some teething troubles but they seem to release fixes pretty quickly.

threein99 · 19-07-2014 1:28am

What's the best way to watch the sports channels on the minix 8?

Big Nelly · 19-07-2014 11:44pm

threein99 wrote: »

What's the best way to watch the sports channels on the minix 8?

With your eyes

Can't discuss on thread about illegal streaming

timetogo · 20-07-2014 6:02am

Big Nelly wrote: »

With your eyes

Can't discuss on thread about illegal streaming

So there's no legal way?

CinSoots · 20-07-2014 9:23am

timetogo wrote: »

So there's no legal way?

Course there is. Pay for a sky sports subscription and use the skygo app.

timetogo · 20-07-2014 10:49am

CinSoots wrote: »

Course there is. Pay for a sky sports subscription and use the skygo app.

Ah great, the last time I checked SkyGo wouldn't work on the X7.

Which android box are you running the Sky app on?

jgbyr · 20-07-2014 10:56am

timetogo wrote: »

Ah great, the last time I checked SkyGo wouldn't work on the X7.

Which android box are you running the Sky app on?

If it's rooted then the sky app won't work.

timetogo · 20-07-2014 11:34am

jgbyr wrote: »

If it's rooted then the sky app won't work.

My box wasn't rooted. Does it work on yours?

jgbyr · 20-07-2014 12:40pm

timetogo wrote: »

My box wasn't rooted. Does it work on yours?

Mine is rooted.

timetogo · 20-07-2014 1:15pm

jgbyr wrote: »

Mine is rooted.

I'm trying to find out what box (non rooted) the Sky app works on. Sky seem to have limited their app to certain devices but CinSoots said they have it working on TV box.

Allyall · 20-07-2014 2:02pm

jgbyr wrote: »

If it's rooted then the sky app won't work.

You can temporarily unroot it with SuperSU.

Or use Voodoo OTA Root Keeper (If you are below 4.3)

There are other ways you may want to try.

Big Nelly · 20-07-2014 2:17pm

Hey guys

Anyone use a TV Guide? I was looking at TV Guide Dixie but it looks to have been changed to OnTapp.tv and now they are charging for it.....just wondering are they any use?

Is there still any free versions?

Allyall · 20-07-2014 2:21pm

Big Nelly wrote: »

Hey guys

Anyone use a TV Guide? I was looking at TV Guide Dixie but it looks to have been changed to OnTapp.tv and now they are charging for it.....just wondering are they any use?

Is there still any free versions?

Deleted my post and replying via PM, as grey area...

Knock Off Nigel · 20-07-2014 2:36pm

Allyall wrote: »

Deleted my post and replying via PM, as grey area...

Can you pm me also looking for a good tv guide thanks.

CinSoots · 20-07-2014 2:38pm

timetogo wrote: »

.......but CinSoots said they have it working on TV box.

No I didn't.

timetogo · 20-07-2014 3:55pm

CinSoots wrote: »

No I didn't.

Sorry. We're in a Android Box thread and it was asked how to get sports TV legally.
You said use SkyGo. I assumed you were talking from experience. My mistake.

michael999999 · 20-07-2014 9:55pm

Lads I have an MX2 box running xbmc, but everything is buffering lately.

Anyone know how to fix this?

BenEadir · 23-07-2014 9:47am

FYI, the MX8 I ordered from Geekbuying on June 7th, which was shipped to me on June 25th arrived this morning. €115 delivered and no customs charged that I'm aware of anyway!!

Included in the €115 was the Minix Neo M1 Air Mouse (which looks pretty snazzy) and a little FOC goody bag which included an all in One for USB 2.0 4 port Hub, an OTG/USB Card Reader, an 8GB micro SDHC card and a Geekbuying branded NFC tag which I'm looking forward to having a play with.

The delay was too long but now that I have it I'm very pleased with the value for money. I would still however be prepared to pay a bit of a premium to the local reseller for after sales support.

Now all I have to do is set it up etc.

Ben

randombar · 23-07-2014 10:53am

Air mouse is very nice, what I find annoying is that when you go to the text entry part of any section of XBMC it forces you to use the mouse instead of the directional arrows for some reason.

bazzz · 23-07-2014 11:06am

GaryCocs wrote: »

Air mouse is very nice, what I find annoying is that when you go to the text entry part of any section of XBMC it forces you to use the mouse instead of the directional arrows for some reason.

In XBMC if you go into System>Settings>Input Devices and switch on the "Remote sends keyboard presses" . This will sort that issue for you.

Big Nelly · 23-07-2014 11:07am

Does the air mouse have keyboard on it? or do you have to scroll around the keyboard if typing in anything?

At the moment I just use Keyboard and mouse because I find it handy to have keyboard to type....pain is having a full sized keyboard sitting around...

I know there is smaller version but havent ordered in yet!:P

randombar · 23-07-2014 11:21am

Big Nelly wrote: »

Does the air mouse have keyboard on it? or do you have to scroll around the keyboard if typing in anything?

At the moment I just use Keyboard and mouse because I find it handy to have keyboard to type....pain is having a full sized keyboard sitting around...

I know there is smaller version but havent ordered in yet!:P

Airmouse supplied free with Minix doesn't have the keyboard on the back.

This one does however: http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Mele-Fly-Mouse-F10-3-in-1-Air-mouse---Wireless-mouse---Keyboard---Remote-control-for-Android-smart-TV-HD-Computer-HTPC-306590.html

timetogo · 23-07-2014 11:22am

Big Nelly wrote: »

Does the air mouse have keyboard on it? or do you have to scroll around the keyboard if typing in anything?

At the moment I just use Keyboard and mouse because I find it handy to have keyboard to type....pain is having a full sized keyboard sitting around...

I know there is smaller version but havent ordered in yet!:P

No it doesn't have a keyboard.

The Minixs allow remote control from their remote app though.
http://www.minix.com.hk/Apps.htm

I've used that with my X8. Works fine. It's a little bit clunky but miles ahead of trying to type into XBMC using a mouse and all you need for URLs, XBMC configs etc.

I have one of those small sized keyboards (one of these http://www.adafruit.com/blog/2012/07/12/new-product-miniature-wireless-usb-keyboard-with-touchpad/).

I never use it. The touchpad is average and when pressing keys, because there's little tactile feedback you (or at least I do) can end up typing characters multiple times or not at all. The Minix app is much better.

shrapnel222 · 23-07-2014 11:29am

Big Nelly wrote: »

Does the air mouse have keyboard on it? or do you have to scroll around the keyboard if typing in anything?

At the moment I just use Keyboard and mouse because I find it handy to have keyboard to type....pain is having a full sized keyboard sitting around...

I know there is smaller version but havent ordered in yet!:P

i use this one which works perfectly

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BenEadir · 23-07-2014 11:35am

timetogo wrote: »

The Minixs allow remote control from their remote app though.
http://www.minix.com.hk/Apps.htm

Which version works with the X7 and which with the X8? I've read their bump a couple of times and it's not clear to me

Ben

Spipov · 23-07-2014 11:36am

Allyall wrote: »

Deleted my post and replying via PM, as grey area...

can i get a pm with a guide too please?thanks

timetogo · 23-07-2014 11:42am

BenThere wrote: »

Which version works with the X7 and which with the X8? I've read their bump a couple of times and it's not clear to me

Ben

Yeah, it could be clearer on that site.

The link near the bottom is for the X8. (http://minix.com.hk/downfile/RC_MINIX.apk)

The Version 2 link is for the X7 (http://minix.com.hk/firmware/RKRemoteControlGeneralCastV2.0.3.apk)

Edit: The links don't seem to work above but work on the Minix site.

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