Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

I have the same box with a Panasonic TV with the same problem,I've seen reports for Sony TV's as well.Its that they are using a code for the box which is the same as the TV,so when you use the various functions you describe they are operating theTV.Mine is exactly the same.Ive spent hours trying to fix it,I'm also running it through a home cinema amp,the best solution I've found is just to plug out the box from the back and plug it back in when needed.I know this is not the best solution but it's the only thing that works with no problems.

If your gonna use Netflix a lot then a supported box is a much better option. The official app is much nicer/easier to use and you also get HD. If you do opt for an unsupported box(like I did) the Netflix APK works away fine but I use the official one that was on my smart TV instead.

Is there an easy way to get a Chromecast to play AC3 audio?

Edit. It seems Bubble UPnP will do this for me

Excellent. I will check that out also. BubbleUPnP working also

The KM2 Plus was a fantastic recommendation and thanks to all who replied here. Ordered direct from Mecool on evening of 28th and it arrived today. Impressive delivery time from Hong Kong (I think). Home screen interface very similar to FireStick. Chromecast is a huge upgrade on the Chromecast I had (must be 5 or 6 years old I'd say). Vey happy with it. Thanks again

Yes. This works. However - playing a file here at the minute. When I cast from VLC network folder to Chromecast it's fine. When I cast from Bubble UPnP app it's fine. But when I play the file from the VLC network folder on the KM2 Plus the aspect ratio is wrong. The video is stretched. Changing aspect ratio on the VLC app on the KM2 has no affect. Any idea why this could be and how to fix?

What's this setting for? Just Scan disabled for x96 hdmi input.

Edit

Hmmmm

I will have to check if this is a setting on the KM2 but I don't remember seeing it

Thanks. No such seeing I can set on my device but I tired Kodi and the files play perfectly from the local network through Kodi. Not sure what the issue with VLC is but it doesn't matter now.

One for users here using cheap Chinese Android streaming boxes.

Unremovable backdoor malware found on these devices that is using your home network for malicious purposes.

Boxes include the T95 series, X88, Q9 and X12 PLUS devices. All run a hacked version of Android TV which is not secure.

Had a cheap Chinese piece of crap back in the day, first thing I did was flash it with a custom rom from the folks at xda developers..

Or of course you could just get a Shield. My mum is now running my old 2015 model, 7 years later it's still motoring along perfectly fine for Netflix, Kodi, TiviMate and still getting OS updates to boot!

Damn maybe I'll get another year or 2 out of my x96 at that rate. Im on android 10.

Mecool have promised a new box this month. KM2 Plus Deluxe model. I need a new 4k Chromecast anyway and its built in to this box so thats whats making me go for it mainly. Unless there are other boxes that have this and not some dodgy app that charges a subscription.

english is probably not their first language, so responses can be a little odd at times, its not an ideal situation when trying to respond to english emails, but.....

Recently used this on an android TV for my father that was running like a dog. Made a big difference to the speed of the OS. Then I thought why not use on my android box. Once again big speed improvement. Much snappier through the OS and apps. Pleased with the results. Only takes a few minutes. I did the 4 steps from 0:58 to 02:45. Highly recommend doing this.

Edit: something else Ive just noticed. My airmouse was sluggish so was using LG magic remote mostly. Airmouse is perfect now. Instant feedback on everything. Excellent.