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Getting started with Mi Box

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    #32
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    Guys,

    Hope you don't mind me jumping in here. I managed to make the icon for the remote control disappear - anyone any idea how I can get it back please?

    Thanks


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    #33
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭54and56


    Hi guys,

    Got a Mi Box a few weeks ago and very very impressed with it. I've been using Android media boxes (mostly Minix) for years and was concerned the Mi Box wouldn't have good Wifi capability as it has an internal rather than external antenna (I can't get an ethernet cable to the box) and it works way way better than the Minix it replaced with a huge external antenna!!

    Anyway, the reason for my post is to enquire is there any way to remove the "Mi Box Recommends" row from the Leanback launcher homescreen? The only app in it is Netflix and the the row beneath that contains all the other apps I've installed e.g. Plex, Kodi etc. I've been through the settings and even uninstalled and reinstalled Netflix but no joy, instead of Netflix sitting in the apps row along with all the other apps it just sits by itself in the "Mi Box Recommends" row.

    A real first world/OCD problem I know but it's bugging me so would like to find a way to ditch it without losing the Leanback launcher.


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    #34
    bazzz
    Registered Users Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭bazzz


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Got a Mi Box a few weeks ago and very very impressed with it. I've been using Android media boxes (mostly Minix) for years and was concerned the Mi Box wouldn't have good Wifi capability as it has an internal rather than external antenna (I can't get an ethernet cable to the box) and it works way way better than the Minix it replaced with a huge external antenna!!

    Anyway, the reason for my post is to enquire is there any way to remove the "Mi Box Recommends" row from the Leanback launcher homescreen? The only app in it is Netflix and the the row beneath that contains all the other apps I've installed e.g. Plex, Kodi etc. I've been through the settings and even uninstalled and reinstalled Netflix but no joy, instead of Netflix sitting in the apps row along with all the other apps it just sits by itself in the "Mi Box Recommends" row.

    A real first world/OCD problem I know but it's bugging me so would like to find a way to ditch it without losing the Leanback launcher.

    Try the following,sourced from another site.I don't have the box myself.
    Go to the Settings app
    Locate the “Apps” section
    Scroll to the System Apps section
    Locate the app titled XiaomiLeanbackCustomizer
    Click this app and select the Disable option
    After confirming that you have disabled the app, reboot your Mi Box


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    #35
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭54and56


    bazzz wrote: »
    Try the following,sourced from another site.I don't have the box myself.

    That worked 100%, thanks.


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    #36
    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,453 ✭✭✭sioda


    Where is the best site to buy one of the sets boxes


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    #37
    iba
    Registered Users Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭iba


    sioda wrote: »
    Where is the best site to buy one of the sets boxes

    Millions of shops on AliExpress or try gearbest, geekbuying, banggood, Jabong or maybe even Amazon or Xiaomi shop in Madrid.


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    #38
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭54and56


    sioda wrote: »
    Where is the best site to buy one of the sets boxes

    I bought from these guys and couldn't be happier. Quick delivery, no customs etc to worry about - https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Xiaomi-Mi-Box-4K-Google-Android-6-0-TV-BOX-HDR-International-Ver-Voice-Remote/122355472779?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


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    #39
    LeChienMefiant
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭LeChienMefiant


    I brought a mi box on holidays to use in the hotel. Captive portals are actively blocked on android TV, so you can't get to the login screen for the hotel WiFi.

    I tethered to my phone and installed es file explorer so that I could send a browser apk file to the mi box using the Sender function in es file explorer.

    I had to go to BBC.com (http only website) on the mi box and then disconnect the WiFi from my phone. Connect to hotel WiFi and refresh the page.

    Very convoluted process, but could be aided greatly by side loading the browser at home in advance.


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    #40
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭54and56


    LeChienMefiant wrote: »
    I brought a mi box on holidays to use in the hotel. Captive portals are actively blocked on android TV, so you can't get to the login screen for the hotel WiFi.

    I tethered to my phone and installed es file explorer so that I could send a browser apk file to the mi box using the Sender function in es file explorer.

    I had to go to BBC.com (http only website) on the mi box and then disconnect the WiFi from my phone. Connect to hotel WiFi and refresh the page.

    Very convoluted process, but could be aided greatly by side loading the browser at home in advance.

    Two questions:-

    1. Why didn't you just stream some content on your phone/tablet or laptop?

    2. Where were you that was so boring you went to all that trouble to watch TV in your hotel room???


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    #41
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,645 ✭✭✭54and56


    Has anyone been able to download Amazon Prime Video from the Play Store or does it have to be side loaded?


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    #42
    LeChienMefiant
    Registered Users Posts: 620 ✭✭✭LeChienMefiant


    Je_suis_Jean wrote: »
    Has anyone been able to download Amazon Prime Video from the Play Store or does it have to be side loaded?
    Even on phones Amazon Apps need to be sideloaded? That's how I remember Amazon Appstore working anyway.


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    #43
    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,453 ✭✭✭sioda


    So recently got one of these anyone point me I the direction of a good android box for eejits guide


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    #44
    Logo
    Registered Users Posts: 700 ✭✭✭Logo


    I'm trying to download ES File Explorer on an Mi Box. It's OK until I get a horizontal 'Agree and Continue' screen - and then it gives a T&C's screen and won't allow any keyboard entries. Any ideas? TIA


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    #45
    WezzyB
    Registered Users Posts: 429 ✭✭WezzyB


    Logo wrote: »
    I'm trying to download ES File Explorer on an Mi Box. It's OK until I get a horizontal 'Agree and Continue' screen - and then it gives a T&C's screen and won't allow any keyboard entries. Any ideas? TIA


    Had same issue, attach a mouse to the usb port and bobs your uncle.


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    #46
    duridian
    Registered Users Posts: 3,541 ✭✭✭duridian


    I find this app to be the easiest file explorer for Android TV. It mightn't have as many features as ES, Solid explorer etc., but it can do the most common things and you don't need a mouse as it's easy to use with remote control.

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deepakpk.tvexplorer

    It can't be found via the regular mobile phone/tablet Play Store, only on the TV version of the Play Store, but you can view it on a desktop/laptop web browser via the link above and send it to your MiBox from that.


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    #47
    actuar90
    Registered Users Posts: 242 ✭✭actuar90


    I'm just about to pull the trigger on one of these but there seem to be a large number of different versions in the different stores.
    Can someone confirm that this is the right version:
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Official-International-Version-Original-Xiaomi-Mi-Android-TV-Box-Quad-core-Cortex-A53-4K-2/3367001_32874800109.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10342_10547_10343_10340_10341_10548_10696_10192_10190_10084_5724015_10083_10618_5724315_10307_10820_10301_10821_5724215_10303_5724115_10059_100031_5725015_10103_5724915_10624_10623_10622_10621_10620,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ff9f3c4f-b9e5-42f2-b7e8-b198b83a918a-10&algo_pvid=ff9f3c4f-b9e5-42f2-b7e8-b198b83a918a&priceBeautifyAB=0
    If so, it seems to be going on sale down to $58 in a few days which seems like a good price, or is there a better store / price to pick these up at?


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