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

CantGetNoSleep · 26-01-2015 10:32PM

Just wondering what builds you would recommend? I set up my box in a rush using an AidyMatic AeonNox build because I wanted to watch a match but don't really like it. Are you better off using TVMC or just staring from scratch?

Allyall · 26-01-2015 11:40PM

I haven't tried this yet, so I have no idea if it's any good, but OkayFreedom are giving away 1 year premium accounts for their VPN.
Handy if you want to watch services restricted to some Countries. Or to get services when you're abroad.

https://www.okayfreedom.com/specials/pcformatpl0215/of

http://okayfreedom.com/

If I was signing up for it, I'd guess it may be better to use yopmail/guerillamail/mailinator etc..

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Just wondering what builds you would recommend? I set up my box in a rush using an AidyMatic AeonNox build because I wanted to watch a match but don't really like it. Are you better off using TVMC or just staring from scratch?

Definitely starting from scratch.

CantGetNoSleep · 27-01-2015 12:01AM

Thanks it's looking like i will do that, just have to wait for a free Saturday

mollser · 27-01-2015 09:51AM

Slunk wrote: »

All I've tried since taking it outnof the box has beenvto try power it on via mains. How would I put it in recovery if it won't power on?

Hi Slunk,

I've the same problem - mxiii 2gb box arrived from Gearbest (via customs) yesterday - powered up and worked no problem last night, but this morning it is dead as a dodo. Unplugged it overnight, but when I tried to power it up this morning, no lights, nothing.

Is this a bad batch or is it problem with the plug adapter that comes with it? What other power adapters could I try I wonder??? Will try again at lunch to be certain.

How have you got on with a replacement?

Cheers

Missymoohaa · 27-01-2015 10:03AM

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daydeal

Saw this on Ibood this morning and thought some of you guys might be interested in it.

Big Nelly · 27-01-2015 10:25AM

Missymoohaa wrote: »

http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daydeal

Saw this on Ibood this morning and thought some of you guys might be interested in it.

Nice....might be the job if I move off Horizon....

Are iBood based out of China? e.g. will I have to pay customs?

rob316 · 27-01-2015 10:56AM

Big Nelly wrote: »

Nice....might be the job if I move off Horizon....

Are iBood based out of China? e.g. will I have to pay customs?

No dispatches from Holland iirc.

Left Back on the Bench · 27-01-2015 11:16AM

Big Nelly wrote: »

Nice....might be the job if I move off Horizon....

Are iBood based out of China? e.g. will I have to pay customs?

What's the deal with having 1 of these and having an horizon box? Would there be a problem like?

colcatscar · 27-01-2015 11:49AM

mollser wrote: »

Hi Slunk,

I've the same problem - mxiii 2gb box arrived from Gearbest (via customs) yesterday - powered up and worked no problem last night, but this morning it is dead as a dodo. Unplugged it overnight, but when I tried to power it up this morning, no lights, nothing.

Is this a bad batch or is it problem with the plug adapter that comes with it? What other power adapters could I try I wonder??? Will try again at lunch to be certain.

How have you got on with a replacement?

Cheers

Hi Molser
I had the same problem earlier this month also with a 2gb Mxiii from gearbest. I reckon it was the adaptor that fried my box. The plug got fairly hot and the corner of the box where the power connection goes in got pretty warm also. Disconnected everything and reconnected, tried matchstick in av port, tried holding power on button before , during & after connecting for various times but still nothing. The plug was still getting hot but by now the box wasn't. Tried a brand new adaptor but not a thing from the box.
Opened a ticket with gearbest and was eventually offered a choice of
(i) €15 towards a repair,
(ii) Replacement box if I post the faulty one back but I pay postage
(iii) Replacement box for €40 without posting back the faulty one
(iv) Full refund if I post the faulty one back but I pay postage

It costs €16.55 to send back the box registered post (the only way you can get proof of postage 'cos they don't want you to use courier post)

In fairness to Gearbest their customer support team replied to me once per day by email and it seemed to be the same person I was dealing with, unless Jennifer is a popular name in China.

I posted mine off yesterday originally looking for a full refund 'cos I don't want to get hit with customs again on a replacement box, but I am half tempted to get a replacement Mxiii and just use a different plug.

Before anyone says I don't have to pay customs again, I can't find the original receipt to prove that I paid already. Apparently if an item is repaired you don't pay customs, but if it is replaced by a new item you do pay.

Big Nelly · 27-01-2015 11:58AM

The MXQ which I posted earlier about, was waiting for mate to drop it back in but he rang me at weekend to say he found a spare power supply off something else and plugged it in....it is back working no issues. So seems like the power supplies shipped with them might be a bit dodgy....

fish fingers · 27-01-2015 12:48PM

CantGetNoSleep wrote: »

Just wondering what builds you would recommend? I set up my box in a rush using an AidyMatic AeonNox build because I wanted to watch a match but don't really like it. Are you better off using TVMC or just staring from scratch?

Look for andys build at totalxbmc, i love it.

mollser · 27-01-2015 03:13PM

colcatscar wrote: »

Hi Molser
I had the same problem earlier this month also with a 2gb Mxiii from gearbest. I reckon it was the adaptor that fried my box. The plug got fairly hot and the corner of the box where the power connection goes in got pretty warm also. Disconnected everything and reconnected, tried matchstick in av port, tried holding power on button before , during & after connecting for various times but still nothing. The plug was still getting hot but by now the box wasn't. Tried a brand new adaptor but not a thing from the box.
Opened a ticket with gearbest and was eventually offered a choice of
(i) €15 towards a repair,
(ii) Replacement box if I post the faulty one back but I pay postage
(iii) Replacement box for €40 without posting back the faulty one
(iv) Full refund if I post the faulty one back but I pay postage

It costs €16.55 to send back the box registered post (the only way you can get proof of postage 'cos they don't want you to use courier post)

In fairness to Gearbest their customer support team replied to me once per day by email and it seemed to be the same person I was dealing with, unless Jennifer is a popular name in China.

I posted mine off yesterday originally looking for a full refund 'cos I don't want to get hit with customs again on a replacement box, but I am half tempted to get a replacement Mxiii and just use a different plug.

Before anyone says I don't have to pay customs again, I can't find the original receipt to prove that I paid already. Apparently if an item is repaired you don't pay customs, but if it is replaced by a new item you do pay.

Interesting, I would actually recommend to anyone to just buy these from Amazon for this very reason, very little difference in the price once VAT/An Post handling charge added in vs the hassle of returning if something goes wrong.

In any event I got it working again (It seems I had the 2 pin china plug in the adaptor the wrong way around, I didn't know this was even possible??) so all is well for now thankfully, but was pi$$ed off all morning!

jay0109 · 27-01-2015 03:15PM

It comes with a 2 pin plug!!!!

mollser · 27-01-2015 04:00PM

jay0109 wrote: »

It comes with a 2 pin plug!!!!

... and an adaptor!

styron · 27-01-2015 04:22PM

jay0109 wrote: »

It comes with a 2 pin plug!!!!

If you pick the default MXQ and MXIII - but both are available from Gearbest with a 'UK plug' power supply option. How many are experiencing failures on these compared to the EU or US options? (Not that there should be any difference with an appropriate plug adapter.)

The Black Oil · 27-01-2015 09:56PM

Are these things solely dependent on HDMI? Ancient scart only TV here.

styron · 27-01-2015 10:25PM

The Black Oil wrote: »

Are these things solely dependent on HDMI? Ancient scart only TV here.

The MXIII comes with AV jack and composite video (Red/Yellow/White RCA) cable ... huge irony if you need to "downgrade" with a scart to composite adapter!

Cantona's Collars · 28-01-2015 11:29AM

Has anybody got one of these? http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/vidon_tv_box_special_offer?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=HPF&utm_campaign=PM_HPF_VidOn_TV_Box_Special_Offer

gar · 28-01-2015 01:19PM

styron wrote: »

If you pick the default MXQ and MXIII - but both are available from Gearbest with a 'UK plug' power supply option. How many are experiencing failures on these compared to the EU or US options? (Not that there should be any difference with an appropriate plug adapter.)

Got a UK plug delivered with mine. So far so good...

Invincible · 28-01-2015 02:47PM

zerks wrote: »

Has anybody got one of these? http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/vidon_tv_box_special_offer?utm_source=promotion&utm_medium=HPF&utm_campaign=PM_HPF_VidOn_TV_Box_Special_Offer

Not much details as to what's inside box.

eamonnq · 28-01-2015 02:56PM

Invincible wrote: »

Not much details as to what's inside box.

http://www.vidon.me/vidon_box_specification.htm

gar · 28-01-2015 02:57PM

Just a thought with people with power supply issues on the box. It should not matter but if you got a box with a 2 pin plug have you tried swapping the plugs polarity around? I came across something like that a few years ago on a USB charger for a tablet with a 2 pin plug. As I said I would be surprised if it made a difference

Cantona's Collars · 28-01-2015 03:11PM

Invincible wrote: »

Not much details as to what's inside box.

Did a bit of googling,for nearly the same money I'd get a better box,the remote is minimalist and there's no blutooth so that's a problem straight away.

bur · 28-01-2015 05:44PM

Are there any android launchers or roms designed to kind of act and look like a smart tv, if that makes sense?

Allyall · 28-01-2015 07:39PM

bur wrote: »

Are there any android launchers or roms designed to kind of act and look like a smart tv, if that makes sense?

Leanback Launcher used to be called TV Launcher. I find that they slow down devices quicker, but that may be just me.

dahat · 28-01-2015 09:21PM

There seems to be very little going on for the MXQ box I just got delivered.

Found a Mediaman ROM based on 108k4 and Stock 109k but that's it. Wouldn't be rushing to get another couple to sell on if these ROMS don't improve the box.

Big Nelly · 28-01-2015 09:47PM

dahat wrote: »

There seems to be very little going on for the MXQ box I just got delivered.

Found a Mediaman ROM based on 108k4 and Stock 109k but that's it. Wouldn't be rushing to get another couple to sell on if these ROMS don't improve the box.

The OpenELEC version seems to have died a death,.....after that it is looking very slow for firmware

dahat · 28-01-2015 09:55PM

Big Nelly wrote: »

The OpenELEC version seems to have died a death,.....after that it is looking very slow for firmware

Its a pity really.

Not a fan of the on/off button either, will get it running as best as firmware allows then build n sell.

Allyall · 28-01-2015 10:03PM

Big Nelly wrote: »

The OpenELEC version seems to have died a death,.....after that it is looking very slow for firmware

For which one? The 1GB/8GB?

The MK808B Plus Openelec should work for it - https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv/releases

dahat · 28-01-2015 10:07PM

Allyall wrote: »

For which one? The 1GB/8GB?

The MK808B Plus Openelec should work for it - https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv/releases

That is the box, would be excellent if that Open Elec worked, will try it tomorrow to see maybe.

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

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