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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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Blade

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

I don't think you are actually breaking the law by streaming. Downloading on the other hand may be a different matter.

In this regard, streaming and downloading are exactly the same thing, when you're streaming you're still downloading the file but playing it as you do so and just not saving it to your device's storage.

Heraldoffreeent

Brego888 wrote: »

While I understand your analogy it doesn't really help me understand what is illegal/legal in connection with these devices.

I think the way it works is that the sites who provide the ability to watch the content may be breaking the law by breaking copyright etc, I don't think you are actually breaking the law by streaming. Downloading on the other hand may be a different matter.

Also much of the content available is stored on third party cloud based services, Here again I don't think the storage service providers are legally complicit in how the service is used.

Personally I'm surprised the Production companies havent succeededin having content re-broadcasters shut down.
I'm watching a lot of ads on Facebook, adverts, etc, and the amount of android or linux boxes being sold in the last year seems to be pretty high. I'm reminded of the old days of the "dodgy boxes" from 06-08 and the response of UPC.

Sports content from the well known sports channels seems to be a staple, and I cant imagine the big sports channel in the sky not seeing this as a threat to their subscriptions in the way UPC did.

Brego888

BenEadir wrote: »

The box is legal, it's how you use it that can be illegal a la a sports car. You can use it for driving within the speed limit (legal) but you can also use it to drive at 150km an hour which is illegal.

While I understand your analogy it doesn't really help me understand what is illegal/legal in connection with these devices.

Allyall

bigron2109 wrote: »

Tired to PM you but your account is full.
Hi Man
Thanks so much for the reply. I just have a couple of questions.
1.I dont have a SD Card, so would it be ok to install it on a USB stick or does it have to be a SD Card.
2.Ive a PVR client i use for Live TV, and it has to use 13.2 to work, so will this ROM , still let my PVR Client work.

I've never tried a USB with this box, but I can't see why it wouldn't work. I think an SD card is recommended though.
If it isn't autodetected from USB, then choose "Install update from EXT" and then "Install from Udisk".

Yes, the ROM comes with a build of XBMC, but you can uninstall that and install 13.2

k123456 wrote: »

Hi Thanks for posting above info, from that website, i noticed :
Navi-xtreme makes it easy for you to share your media links with other Navi-X users and gives you a verified list of user media to browse. All media entries are automatically tested daily and any dead links are hidden. This takes the pressure off of you to keep your links current, and makes for better Navi-X surfing since dead media is filtered out.

Is Navi Extreme an addition, to Navi X, the reason I ask is I often get dead links using Navi X

Thx

Navi-Xtreme is a Navi-X Forum for users etc.. The old URL used to be http://www.navi-x.org/
Have you updated Navi-X from the main menu?

Navi-X -> Main Menu -> Navi-X updates

Restart Navi-X.

k123456

Allyall wrote: »

Navi-X is going a long time. I have different issues with it, and I usually go to their forums depending on the issues.
http://www.navixtreme.com/

Hi Thanks for posting above info, from that website, i noticed :
Navi-xtreme makes it easy for you to share your media links with other Navi-X users and gives you a verified list of user media to browse. All media entries are automatically tested daily and any dead links are hidden. This takes the pressure off of you to keep your links current, and makes for better Navi-X surfing since dead media is filtered out.

Is Navi Extreme an addition, to Navi X, the reason I ask is I often get dead links using Navi X

Thx

bigron2109

Allyall wrote: »

Yes it will wipe everything, but that's okay, custom ROM is very easy.
Hold on, sending PM now, as some details may be grey area.. :rolleyes:

Tired to PM you but your account is full.

Hi Man

Thanks so much for the reply. I just have a couple of questions.

1.I dont have a SD Card, so would it be ok to install it on a USB stick or does it have to be a SD Card.

2.Ive a PVR client i use for Live TV, and it has to use 13.2 to work, so will this ROM , still let my PVR Client work.

Allyall

TireeTerror wrote: »

Ive been using XBMC for about 6 years now, but only just installed Navi X tonight for the first time. Ive found that the vast majority of live TV streams dont seem to work. When I select them, they start the spinning icon as if about to load and then it just stops and channel after channel is like this. I did get some to work, but not many. Any ideas?

Navi-X is going a long time. I have different issues with it, and I usually go to their forums depending on the issues.
http://www.navixtreme.com/

TireeTerror

Ive been using XBMC for about 6 years now, but only just installed Navi X tonight for the first time. Ive found that the vast majority of live TV streams dont seem to work. When I select them, they start the spinning icon as if about to load and then it just stops and channel after channel is like this. I did get some to work, but not many. Any ideas?

Allyall

bigron2109 wrote: »

Im using this one
Does factory reset not mean I would lose everything on the box ? I've never updated a rom before . I've only every updated XBMC to Gotham so wouldn't have a clue how to do that.

It's only started to happen recently since I got that cache full message .

Yes it will wipe everything, but that's okay, custom ROM is very easy.
Hold on, sending PM now, as some details may be grey area.. :rolleyes:

bigron2109

Allyall wrote: »

Wipe Partition and Factory reset. Try a different ROM, or (preferably) try Linux etc..
Which Gbox?

Im using this one

http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1603184516.html?productId=1603184516&productSubject=Android-4-2-tv-Box-Smart-Google-Fully-Loaded-XBMC-Droidbox-G-Box-gbox-MX2-Navi&tracelog=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail

Does factory reset not mean I would lose everything on the box ? I've never updated a rom before . I've only every updated XBMC to Gotham so wouldn't have a clue how to do that.

It's only started to happen recently since I got that cache full message .

Allyall

bigron2109 wrote: »

Question folks

I'm running Gotham 13.2 on my G box. As of late when I am watching films or a TV series , it will cut out half way through it, and I will need to start again.

I've cleared the cache etc , but it's only started To happen recently. Any suggestions on what the issue is ? It's not just with one certain add on its with a few different ones.

Wipe Partition and Factory reset. Try a different ROM, or (preferably) try Linux etc..
Which Gbox?

bigron2109

Question folks

I'm running Gotham 13.2 on my G box. As of late when I am watching films or a TV series , it will cut out half way through it, and I will need to start again.

I've cleared the cache etc , but it's only started To happen recently. Any suggestions on what the issue is ? It's not just with one certain add on its with a few different ones.

BenEadir

Brego888 wrote: »

Can someone explain to me the legalities of streaming content such as live sky sports on an xmbc device?
I am not asking anyone to recommend anything illegal or point me in the direction of any devices or software. I am just confused on where streaming devices such as dreambox sit within the law.

The box is legal, it's how you use it that can be illegal a la a sports car. You can use it for driving within the speed limit (legal) but you can also use it to drive at 150km an hour which is illegal.

Brego888

Can someone explain to me the legalities of streaming content such as live sky sports on an xmbc device?
I am not asking anyone to recommend anything illegal or point me in the direction of any devices or software. I am just confused on where streaming devices such as dreambox sit within the law.

Allyall

iba wrote: »

Allyall,

Sorry to come back to this but I have not had a chance to do it yet but will have time tomorrow i.e. install the Finless ROM1.6

So I just wanted to double check that this will work on the MK908II with the RK3188 chip - not the RK3188T chip please?

Scared that I'll brick it

Thanks

Yep it should be for the RK3188. I think Roms will work on both, the only real difference being that the RK3188-T is a lower end slower version.

I'm not entirely sure, but going off memory, I think that it's fairly easy to unbrick the RK3188 anyway. (I may be getting that mixed up with the RK3066, or it may apply to both, bettter to double check)

JTMan wrote: »

More novice questions ...

How do you add an icon for a specific add-on to your XBMC homepage?

How do you favourite an add-on?

Thanks.

Assuming you have confluence skin
Go to System -> Appearance -> Skin -> Settings -> Addon Shortcuts

and change these (Video/Music/Pictures/Programs/Etc..)

Homepage Videos Submenu
Add-On 1
Add-On 2
Add-On 3
Add-On 4
Add-On 5

branners69

massy086 wrote: »

why would you still pay 4 netflix when no u have xbmc ??????

The main reason is kids! The eight year old can use XBMC but has a go at me when it bombs out or doesn't work! The four year old also prefers Netflix (over XBMC) especially using the Apple TV and I have to agree with her!

I think the €7 per month is well worth it for Netflix, especially for all the kids programmes.

JTMan

More novice questions ...

How do you add an icon for a specific add-on to your XBMC homepage?

How do you favourite an add-on?

Thanks.

Cantona's Collars

BenEadir wrote: »

Please don't refer to apps whose only purpose or use is the provision of content in breach of copyright, you will get this thread shut down. (Re broadcasting "free" to air channels without a licence from the content owners is just as illegal as re-broadcasting channels like Sky Sports)

I have my XBMC boxes set up in the manner you suggest and for €7 a month I value the convenience of having all the Netflix content avaialble to me 100% of the time without having to deal with broken links, poor quality copies/cam's etc and stuttering playback and the latter isn't due to my broadband as I have 100mb fibre from UPC.

It doesn't take much to know what's a crap cam or a hd stream.I just don't see the point in paying for Netflix when I can stream the same & newer content free via xbmc & other "stuff".

BenEadir

zerks wrote: »

I also use AceStream Player,Mobdro & Showbox.Those along with XBMC give you literally everything you need.I have Mobdro & Showbox on my phone.

Please don't refer to apps whose only purpose or use is the provision of content in breach of copyright, you will get this thread shut down. (Re broadcasting "free" to air channels without a licence from the content owners is just as illegal as re-broadcasting channels like Sky Sports)

zerks wrote: »

If you have your Android device running a configured XBMC then Netflix is like it's poor cousin in comparison.

I have my XBMC boxes set up in the manner you suggest and for €7 a month I value the convenience of having all the Netflix content avaialble to me 100% of the time without having to deal with broken links, poor quality copies/cam's etc and stuttering playback and the latter isn't due to my broadband as I have 100mb fibre from UPC.

Cantona's Collars

BenEadir wrote: »

Several reasons:-

1. Not everything is available on XBMC
2. Convenience
3. Low cost
4. For using on tablets/laptops/phones when travelling/out of the house.

I also use AceStream Player,M***ro & Sh**b*x.Those along with XBMC give you literally everything you need.I have M****o & S*****x on my phone.

If you have your Android device running a configured XBMC then Netflix is like it's poor cousin in comparison.

onlyme!

BenEadir wrote: »

Several reasons:-

1. Not everything is available on XBMC
2. Convenience
3. Low cost
4. For using on tablets/laptops/phones when travelling/out of the house.

reasons for using netflix over xbmc

1.
2.
3. Low cost
4.

BenEadir

massy086 wrote: »

why would you still pay 4 netflix when no u have xbmc ??????

Several reasons:-

1. Not everything is available on XBMC
2. Convenience
3. Low cost
4. For using on tablets/laptops/phones when travelling/out of the house.

massy086

branners69 wrote: »

I see there is an updated Netflix apk in the play store. I wonder will it fix our problems?

why would you still pay 4 netflix when no u have xbmc ??????

Luckycharm

CinSoots wrote: »

Thats it alright. I would definitely recommend the wireless keyboard/remote as well as the one that comes with it is brutal. This is the one I got and it works well as a mouse and keyboard.

I don't suppose there is any chance my Horizon remote would work it has the keyboard on the back as well.

Kristopherus

BandMember wrote: »

I was just wondering if anyone had any information on Smoothstreams/Starstreams?

Feel free to PM me if you wish.

Thanks!

The Pak-India add-on should suffice for Sports. Mentioned a page or two back.

BenEadir

branners69 wrote: »

I see there is an updated Netflix apk in the play store. I wonder will it fix our problems?

Not sure if my box updated automatically or not but when I went to tackle it last night it worked perfectly, I didn't have to do anything.

branners69

BenEadir wrote: »

Hi all,

Does anyone else experience problems running Netflix on an Android box? Last night I went to watch something on a Minix Neo X7 and I couldn't get the program to play no matter what I tried. It just constantly displayed the loading circle and eventually (3 minutes?) popped up an error message saying it couldn't connect to the network even though I know I'm getting 10mb minimum download sped at the box confirmed by Speedtest in between efforts to get Netflix to work.

I tried logging off and logging back in again which I could do no problem and I could search for and display programs no problem but when selected they simply won't play even though I can stream sports content and movies via XBMC over the internet etc.

Frustrated. :mad:

I see there is an updated Netflix apk in the play store. I wonder will it fix our problems?

BandMember

I was just wondering if anyone had any information on Smoothstreams/Starstreams?

Feel free to PM me if you wish.

Thanks!

BenEadir

Hi all,

I hope it's not wrong to ask an XBMC question on this thread, if it is please delete/ignore.

I have 13.2 running on a Win 8.1 laptop which is connecting fine to my NAS over WiFi. It will play content from the NAS no problem and if I use an add on to stream content form the web I can do that also no problem.

The issue I have is I'm not seeing any thumbnails for the content on my NAS at all. I've been through the menus looking for a "thumbnail" options menu but can't see anything. I also searched online and found a couple of suggestions to delete a file called “Textures.db” but that only seems to be where the Thumbnail database is corrupt.

Any ideas?

iba

Allyall wrote: »

I'd say this is the newest Finless for that - Finless 1.6 ROM

I haven't used one in a while, but Finless ROMS usually had instructions and tools required inside the zip.

This shows how - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_5toEhgv6w

This should be similar and maybe a better video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzLWzL6jod4

Allyall,

Sorry to come back to this but I have not had a chance to do it yet but will have time tomorrow i.e. install the Finless ROM1.6

So I just wanted to double check that this will work on the MK908II with the RK3188 chip - not the RK3188T chip please?

Scared that I'll brick it

Thanks