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

iba

Guys/Girls,

Would be graetful for recommendations for an Android box that runs XBMC.

Would be grateful to know things like which firmware is best, which processor i.e. quad core or dual core

Any other info. that you boardies think is imporatnt would also be appreciated.

Regards

Iba

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yabadabado

dahat wrote: »

Going to treat myself to the X8H next week, best place to get here fast and cost effective?

Futeko was linked somewhere earlier in the thread, €138 ish euro.

Futeko is the best place unless you want to take the chance on some of the sites shipping from outside the EU.They are cheaper if you dont get caught for customs.Plenty of sellers on amazon.co.uk who will be similar prices.

I ordered off Futeko yesterday on the recommendations here.

user2011

Seen a post up the page about the bug with the beta8 on minix system rebooting, that was the bane of my troubles not XBMC, have it running now 2+hrs without any problems. Thanks aaronm13 for the info.

dahat

Going to treat myself to the X8H next week, best place to get here fast and cost effective?

Futeko was linked somewhere earlier in the thread, €138 ish euro.

Invincible

coldfire1x wrote: »

^^ Good find, will give it a go in the evening.

We are lucky to have an expert like Big Nelly frequently here

coldfire1x

^^ Good find, will give it a go in the evening.

Big Nelly

Link on how to set up Cartoon HD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6Qx5-WVHZA

k123456

Big Nelly wrote: »

The XBMC hub will install 1channel/ice films/sportsdevil etc. I find it best as it gives loads of add on's.

Then I manually add on Mashup.

Also use Xfinity to add on Cartoon HD(great for kids)

Then use the manual video from vdubt to add in the IPTV ontop of XBMChub, this gives me all the add on from XBMChub plus the IPTV and Mashup etc

I also do other manual set up like iStream with link into my IMDB account.....this is the more difficult part as you have to change a lot of setting after you apply the iStream skin.....

It is a bit of a manual set up but I prefer this way as I get everything I need, it only takes me about 20-30 mins from base XBMC but I know a few tricks....

Also change the back ground pic to something I like :P:P:P

And then Im finished. that is my current build but looking around for something new all the time

I used the koditime on tablet just to try it out, I find it very limited for what I like....

Thx, Excellent advice, Im new to the add on side of XBMC, so thx for posting info above

Big Nelly

BenThere wrote: »

Does the latest version of XBMCHUB / TVadon's install live TV with EPG etc a la vdubt25?

The XBMC hub will install 1channel/ice films/sportsdevil etc. I find it best as it gives loads of add on's.

Then I manually add on Mashup.

Also use Xfinity to add on Cartoon HD(great for kids)

Then use the manual video from vdubt to add in the IPTV ontop of XBMChub, this gives me all the add on from XBMChub plus the IPTV and Mashup etc

I also do other manual set up like iStream with link into my IMDB account.....this is the more difficult part as you have to change a lot of setting after you apply the iStream skin.....

It is a bit of a manual set up but I prefer this way as I get everything I need, it only takes me about 20-30 mins from base XBMC but I know a few tricks....

Also change the back ground pic to something I like :P:P:P

And then Im finished.

that is my current build but looking around for something new all the time

I used the koditime on tablet just to try it out, I find it very limited for what I like....

aaronm13

donegal. wrote: »

i did the same last night, went with beta v8 (thanks for the advice Big Nelly)

But Koditime is the ugliest thing i've ever seen. Definitely deleting tonight, might go back to xmbc hub (linked a couple of posts above)

visually koditime really is horrific.

I had to downgrade from V8 as it was constantly restarting, a well known bug. Hoping V2 is better as I'm losing faith in this box fast. The new stable firmware can't come quick enough.

Don't install the "lite" version in kodimatic as this is very limited and skinned use the other one which is just confluence with all the add ons pre installed.

BenEadir

Does the latest version of XBMCHUB / TVadon's install live TV with EPG etc a la vdubt25?

Invincible

donegal. wrote: »

i did the same last night, went with beta v8 (thanks for the advice Big Nelly)

But Koditime is the ugliest thing i've ever seen. Definitely deleting tonight, might go back to xmbc hub (linked a couple of posts above)

visually koditime really is horrific.

Had that koditime too, it was a bit sickly looking and the TVaddons(xbmc Hub) has a nicer GUI.

donegal.

aaronm13 wrote: »

Had to reduce install my firmware on my Minix 8x last night as it was very buggy so went with the beta v2 to see what it's like. Was feeling lazy so installed kodimatic but it wouldn't pick up the Minix version of XBMC. Any idea what I'm doing wrong. I put the XBMC off their website and kodimatic picked that one up perfect. Would prefer to use the Minix version as it's supposed to be tweaked to run better.

i did the same last night, went with beta v8 (thanks for the advice Big Nelly)

But Koditime is the ugliest thing i've ever seen. Definitely deleting tonight, might go back to xmbc hub (linked a couple of posts above)

visually koditime really is horrific.

aaronm13

Had to reduce install my firmware on my Minix 8x last night as it was very buggy so went with the beta v2 to see what it's like. Was feeling lazy so installed kodimatic but it wouldn't pick up the Minix version of XBMC. Any idea what I'm doing wrong. I put the XBMC off their website and kodimatic picked that one up perfect. Would prefer to use the Minix version as it's supposed to be tweaked to run better.

Invincible

dahat wrote: »

Which add ons? Just have the Vdub25 add on myself.
Will use Frodo now myself seeing as that solved the playback issue.

These ones, used to be called xbmc hub, changed name along with Kodi. 1st link thanks to Big Nelly, found Youtube tutorial on same.
Fusion not on Frodo 12.3, so need to add it first before tvaddons will load, watch video to see.

http://www.tvaddons.ag/config-wizard-kodi/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5eIBVbWPK8&src_vid=EA6A-YwpaSI&feature=iv&annotation_id=annotation_196756863

dahat

Invincible wrote: »

Deleted spmc off box last night and loaded 12.3 Frodo, plays MP3 streams perfect, put Tv addons on it as recommended by Big Nelly.

Happy with it.

Which add ons? Just have the Vdub25 add on myself.
Will use Frodo now myself seeing as that solved the playback issue.

Invincible

dahat wrote: »

It seems the streaming problem with the MP3 is a Gotham bug.
Is there much difference between Frodo and Gotham?

Deleted spmc off box last night and loaded 12.3 Frodo, plays MP3 streams perfect, put Tv addons on it as recommended by Big Nelly.

Happy with it.

Big Nelly

Missymoohaa wrote: »

Hi Big Nelly

I upgraded straight from the browser as you can see above, I had XBMC wizard hub already installed when I bought the box but decided to upgrade it (because I was bored ). I looked at your link and it's to update the firmware, does this update the XBMC also??? Just a bit confused. BTW the gotham update is working perfect (for the moment anyway). Just wondered should I do the firmware update and if I do would I lose the gotham?

Depending on the version of the firmware you pick, there is official and unofficial. I would recommend if installing firmware updates be prepared to wipe the system and start from fresh.

There is supposed to be an official over the air upgrade been released this week, so if box is working ok, hold on for that as it might allow you to upgrade without wiping the box.....

Personal preference I like to wipe a box on firmware refresh, makes sure that none of the app's mess up the firmware, also gives me a chance to rebuild my XBMC, try out some new features etc etc.....but as mentioned that is personal preference.

BenEadir

Allyall wrote: »

12.3 is the most stable at the minute.

I thought PVR and EPG functionality for live TV was only functional in 13.2?

Allyall

Allyall wrote: »

Which version? Gotham 12.3 is the most stable.

Invincible wrote: »

Where can you get 12.3 now?
13.2 is on xbmc downloads now.

Found the apk for it down lower on the page.

michael999999 wrote: »

Uninstall and re install version 13.2 of gotham

Sorry, my fault...

I went wrong alphabetically.

Frodo 12.3 is the most stable.

It should be available in any of those installers, super/kodimatic/ollan etc..

For example (using Kodimatic)
On the right hand side you can choose another version of XBMC to download, and it will autoselect the best build of that version for your device.. Download your choice, uninstall the previous version, and install whatever version you downloaded.

12.3 is the most stable at the minute.

You can find x86 or Arm versions here - http://ftp.heanet.ie/mirrors/xbmc/releases/android/

user2011

michael999999 wrote: »

Uninstall and re install version 13.2 of gotham

Was thinking of going with SPMC, have that on my Prometheus. I'll try both out tomorrow see how they go.

michael999999

user2011 wrote: »

I've kodi files on my minix with minix xbmc when I watch films or shows I get kicked out to the link page and after a few times getting back into watching minix reboots itself. Anyone having anything like that?

Uninstall and re install version 13.2 of gotham

user2011

I've kodi files on my minix with minix xbmc when I watch films or shows I get kicked out to the link page and after a few times getting back into watching minix reboots itself. Anyone having anything like that?

Invincible

Allyall wrote: »

Which version? Gotham 12.3 is the most stable.

Where can you get 12.3 now?
13.2 is on xbmc downloads now.

Found the apk for it down lower on the page.

michael999999

Allyall wrote: »

Which version? Gotham 12.3 is the most stable.

12.2

I'll just do a fresh install of 12.3 so

Allyall

michael999999 wrote: »

I've installed Koditime in Gotham on my M8 android box, all the channels and add one are showing fine.

But when I try and play anything it boots straight out of XBMC and back to main menu of box?

Which version? Gotham 12.3 is the most stable.

michael999999

I've installed Koditime in Gotham on my M8 android box, all the channels and add one are showing fine.

But when I try and play anything it boots straight out of XBMC and back to main menu of box?

Mr McBoatface

Finless does a custom Rom for the NEO X8 here

Also there are versions of XBMC that are tweaked for the AMLOGIC S802 chips in the NEO X8 here and here

But at the end of the day if your setup is doing what you want why change it ? ......if it ain't broke don't fix it.

Missymoohaa

Big Nelly wrote: »

If you have X8-H you will have XBMC for Minix preloaded. I would advise upgrading the firmware from Minix forums: http://www.minixforum.com/forums/neo-x8-h-x8.18/

Once this is done then set up system. You can use the koditime link above. It will give you some of the add on's. If you are good on XBMC/computers you can set up manually and use the XBMC hub wizard which gives you a lot more options for viewing.....

Hi Big Nelly

I upgraded straight from the browser as you can see above, I had XBMC wizard hub already installed when I bought the box but decided to upgrade it (because I was bored

). I looked at your link and it's to update the firmware, does this update the XBMC also??? Just a bit confused. BTW the gotham update is working perfect (for the moment anyway). Just wondered should I do the firmware update and if I do would I lose the gotham?

Big Nelly

Missymoohaa wrote: »

Direct the google browser on the X8 to

http://xbmc.org/tag/gotham/

This will download the latest XBMC - Gotham 13.2 Final Release

then direct browser again to the following

http://koditime.com/

This will set up everything for you including IPTV. I did exactly this on Sunday and it worked perfect for me. Good Luck.

Edit: Sorry forgot to say, after downloading Kodimatic, close the XBMC and reopen and it should start updating within a few seconds.

If you have X8-H you will have XBMC for Minix preloaded. I would advise upgrading the firmware from Minix forums: http://www.minixforum.com/forums/neo-x8-h-x8.18/

Once this is done then set up system. You can use the koditime link above. It will give you some of the add on's. If you are good on XBMC/computers you can set up manually and use the XBMC hub wizard which gives you a lot more options for viewing.....

Missymoohaa

kaiserjim wrote: »

I've just bought an x8h from futeko. Is there any guides available showing what to do to get it up and running to watch films football etc.

Direct the google browser on the X8 to

http://xbmc.org/tag/gotham/

This will download the latest XBMC - Gotham 13.2 Final Release

then direct browser again to the following

http://koditime.com/

This will set up everything for you including IPTV. I did exactly this on Sunday and it worked perfect for me. Good Luck.

Edit: Sorry forgot to say, after downloading Kodimatic, close the XBMC and reopen and it should start updating within a few seconds.