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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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Big Nelly

dahat wrote: »

Easier way than that bit hard to explain on mobile. Will try find a video later .

Maybe PM me direct to stop filling up thread, cheers.....

Big Nelly

michael999999 wrote: »

My mates MX box stays on the openelec screen when turned on now, anyone ever see this before?

When I was trying to get my MX2 back alive I seen lots of thread around on this. Issues with getting to logo and not booting. Looks like he will lose everything no matter what way he will do it but I would expect a reflash would be required. Ask on codesnake thread on Freaktab

michael999999

Big Nelly wrote: »

When I was trying to get my MX2 back alive I seen lots of thread around on this. Issues with getting to logo and not booting. Looks like he will lose everything no matter what way he will do it but I would expect a reflash would be required. Ask on codesnake thread on Freaktab

So extract openelec to SD card, and do the match in the reset button at the back of the box trick?

Big Nelly

michael999999 wrote: »

So extract openelec to SD card, and do the match in the reset button at the back of the box trick?

Yeah, but Im not expert. It is only based on what I read when I was trying to get my MX back working. Best option is to ask on freaktab. The guys on there are installing OpenELEC daily....

boardie100

ive dipped in and out of this thread a few times and havent caught up completely.... i want to buy a box to play movies, add rte player etc..

what is the general concensus on what is the best and best value?... There seem to be so many types im bamboozled

Big Nelly

boardie100 wrote: »

ive dipped in and out of this thread a few times and havent caught up completely.... i want to buy a box to play movies, add rte player etc..

what is the general concensus on what is the best and best value?... There seem to be so many types im bamboozled

Question I am asking at the moment which seems to affect choice, how far is your router from where you will be installing the box, will it be on wifi or direct connect

dahat

Has anyone here installed Open Elec on the MXIII 2gb?

Has anyome found a good Android ROM for the same device?

I'm unsure what to use as I already have the M8 on Open Elec.

michael999999

dahat wrote: »

Has anyone here installed Open Elec on the MXIII 2gb?

Has anyome found a good Android ROM for the same device?

I'm unsure what to use as I already have the M8 on Open Elec.

Did you install the open elec yourself?

dahat

michael999999 wrote: »

Did you install the open elec yourself?

Yes, on 2 boxes plus updated the M8.

boardie100

Big Nelly wrote: »

Question I am asking at the moment which seems to affect choice, how far is your router from where you will be installing the box, will it be on wifi or direct connect

hmmmm, it will be on wifi, router is in back room of a bungalow,..... i have good wifi and no problems using chromecasr if that makes any difference?

rob316

So would the Pipo X7 be a big upgrade on an MX3 2gb? Really like the look of it and prefer windows over any OS. Would XBMC/KODI performance be markedly better?

5500

dahat wrote: »

Has anyone here installed Open Elec on the MXIII 2gb?

Has anyome found a good Android ROM for the same device?

I'm unsure what to use as I already have the M8 on Open Elec.

Im running it here at the moment, I used the s82 build here - http://www.amlinux.ru/image/5.0.0/

I haven't noted any problems in the few days Ii have been running it all is ok.

I'm looking at the pipo x7 myself here too but wondering if its just overkill for my needs

Big Nelly

boardie100 wrote: »

hmmmm, it will be on wifi, router is in back room of a bungalow,..... i have good wifi and no problems using chromecasr if that makes any difference?

Some of the boxes will struggle on wifi. This include the MXQ, not sure about the MXIII. They are cheaper boxes but you might end up buying powerlink adpaters

The Minix is supposed to have good wifi but I have never tested

Any of the Intel based systems would have good wifi from what I have heard

Skippy along

FFS Got stung for €22 by customs for my MX3 from gearbest ouch

Lucas Hood

My 2 got through UK customs grand.

massy086

is anyone using the sumvision x4 box????

kjl

I bought an MBox M8 but having trouble with the Wifi being very week, even when connected to 5G wifi. Does anyone have a fix for this?

CantGetNoSleep

Lucas Hood wrote: »

My 2 got through UK customs grand.

Has anyone managed to avoid customs with DHL? Does it make any difference?

dahat

kjl wrote: »

I bought an MBox M8 but having trouble with the Wifi being very week, even when connected to 5G wifi. Does anyone have a fix for this?

Only Ethernet connection I'd say, M8 has that problem across all firmware asfaik

Invincible

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Has anyone managed to avoid customs with DHL? Does it make any difference?

I did last July but was lucky by all accounts.

southlower13

I am after a quad core tv box for xbmc, been overwhelmed with the sheer amount of boxes and various price ranges out there. Could anyone recommend a good box and a dependable site to order from..

Heraldoffreeent

Skippy along wrote: »

FFS Got stung for €22 by customs for my MX3 from gearbest ouch

Was that DHL or slowboat from China?

branners69

For those interested in the MINIX x8-h, since the beta firmware update it has been working like a dream. I havent needed to upgrade to the official firmware yet. It streams flawlessly from a hard drive attached to my WDTV Live, no longer have any issues with Netflix or crashes/reboots!

It is a lot more expensive than some of the boxes being discussed but for me it was worth it.

I also agree to get the best out of any box you need to understand Kodi\Xbmc, what works one day won't nesseccarily being working the next, but sure isn't that the fun!

ciarsd

Skippy along wrote: »

FFS Got stung for €22 by customs for my MX3 from gearbest ouch

Me too, €21, still only €81 all in. So far so good. Impressive little Android Box.

ciarsd

Heraldoffreeent wrote: »

Was that DHL or slowboat from China?

Mine was slowpost via PostNL, then An Post sent it to customs where it stayed for 2 bloomin' weeks.

dahat

ciarsd wrote: »

Me too, €21, still only €81 all in. So far so good. Impressive little Android Box.

Ah feck, I have one on way to Ireland, should be here today so will fully expect a €20 hit.

Had hoped to sell it but hard to make a few quid off €80 ish cost price.

colcatscar

Anyone know if it's possible to get an MXiii repaired here? Only had mine a week and it seems to have been fried by the adapter plug that came with it. Don't think returning it to Gearbest is an option due to costing about €20 to post it back to them and then getting hit again for another €24 Customs & An Post fees when it gets returned to me or replaced for a new one.

dahat

colcatscar wrote: »

Anyone know if it's possible to get an MXiii repaired here? Only had mine a week and it seems to have been fried by the adapter plug that came with it. Don't think returning it to Gearbest is an option due to costing about €20 to post it back to them and then getting hit again for another €24 Customs & An Post fees when it gets returned to me or replaced for a new one.

I would just ask for a refund in that case. How did the adaptor plug fry it?

Mickalus

colcatscar wrote: »

Anyone know if it's possible to get an MXiii repaired here? Only had mine a week and it seems to have been fried by the adapter plug that came with it. Don't think returning it to Gearbest is an option due to costing about €20 to post it back to them and then getting hit again for another €24 Customs & An Post fees when it gets returned to me or replaced for a new one.

You've already paid all the taxes on it, so I doubt you'd have to pay it again. May still get stung for the handling fee though.

Heraldoffreeent

ciarsd wrote: »

Mine was slowpost via PostNL, then An Post sent it to customs where it stayed for 2 bloomin' weeks.

Damn!, I've an x8-h plus on the way with postNL, the thing has been showing up on postNL as :

Sat Jan 10 201504:58NLSent to country of destination

It shipped from Gearbest on the 12th of Dec, if it gets held up in customs as long as yours, I'll be lucky to see it by bloody Easter!!