johnybean wrote: » I forgot to mention that I already tried the s82 version and that didn't work either. I did indeed buy from gearbest but I don't think it's a faulty unit as I was able to flash modifies firmware onto the box using the exact same method. I'll try flashing without the recovery file and see does that work
5500 wrote: » You seem to have done everything correct in terms of flashing, I have the same box with openelec running fine only difference is I used the s82 arm version. Did you buy from gearbest?
mollser wrote: » Does anyone know how I can manually enter an Acestream ID to get a stream playing - can't seem to find anywhere I can enter an ID where you don't have a link to click on??? Have Acestream, sopcast, ts controller and p2p-streams installed on an MXIII 2gb, but it's not obvious, and the interweb doesn't seem to help me either. Hopefully its something extremely obvious.... Thanks!
johnybean wrote: » Hoping someone can help me here. I have a MxIII 2 GB version as seen here I am trying to load openelec onto it with absolutlely no success!! I have tried versions 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.3 and 4.9.7 and everytime I get the boot logo (Tronsmart) and then a black screen. I am loading the 3 files from the zip file onto the root of the TF card, booting upo while keeping reset pressed,getting into recovery and flashing the update file from the TF card, everything seems to work but once I do a reboot I get the boot logo and then the black screen. I dont think its the TF card as I successfully loaded a modified version of the original android firmware afterwards. Links: Openelec - http://amlinux.ru/image/5.0.3/ Modified android firmware - Link I am using the "OpenELEC-Amlogic.MX3.arm-5.0.3.zip" version of the openelec files, should I be using the "update" version or the tar instead? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
rob316 wrote: » So unzip and delete the recovery img?
dahat wrote: » Total guess but try without the recovery img
Knock Off Nigel wrote: » Does p2p-streams work on it?
fish fingers wrote: » I don't want any of the Amazon or Android stuff, I just sideloaded xbmc and it's running perfect since last October. I've had an atv 2, ouya, pi and I've a nuc 2820 in my other room. I still use the firetv as my main box. It's a flier through the menus and the Bluetooth remote is great. It just does a great job for the price.
Big Nelly wrote: » I had fire tv, lasted about 3 days and I sold it on below are my personal opinions.....I bought when Fire TV was first released, I got one straight after release so it might have improved since... Con The Amazon content does not work in Ireland You cannot link non-Amazon app to menus Used the Lamba method to link XBMC to app on main menu but wasnt great Would be better if you could flash to run standard Android xbmc did not seem to run great on box because you are side loading but I didn't spend long setting it up If running Showbox etc you cannot link any of these apps to main menu....so you end up with a main menu with loads of app's you cannot use because the content is not available here, annoyed the hell out of me.... Pro Nice hardware Nice remote Very compact neat
fish fingers wrote: » Lads get a firetv through parcel motel and it runs xbmc very well. No messing with roms or dodgy power leads. It just works.
Lucas Hood wrote: » For around €40 quid from gearbest you can't go wrong. Edit well saying that one of my ones is ****ed waiting on gearbest to get back to me about it.
eamonnq wrote: » S85 MXQ S805 AmLogic 1GB RAM 4K Quad-Core Android 4.4.2 Would the above box be recommended ? Have been looking through the threads but am going around in circles with different boxes and different sites to buy from.
southlower13 wrote: » Where can I get this minix box for 50 euro less than the price on adverts. That would make it 120 euro.Its 116 pounds plus postage on amazon uk and around 160 dollars on gearbest. Would appreciate if someone could give me a link to get this box for 120 euro., seems a bargain.
bazzz wrote: » 2: Can you provide more on costs etc? Does this guy buy direct from a manufacturer? Well the guy in Waterford does?What more could I provide on costs for you. 3 :You're also tarring all non-Irish sellers with a large brush there that you can't get good after sales support and all their boxes are knock off. You are clutching at straws here and that statement is rubbish and petty as a reply. 4 :Also, How can you tell a 'Legit' Irish seller from a non-legit seller? - they're all selling the same thing... Logic and a small bit of research. You can all have a go at me,but what I'm stating is mostly if not all truth and can be backed up.I'm not interested in the ones actually ripping off people,just the legit ones.Now I won't make any more comment in this thread,as it's starting to derail.
bazzz wrote: » There are lots of benefits of buying locally...better support,quick shipping,fast returns/replacements(if needed),no hidden fees,etc,etc. I help out a couple of businesses and I know what's involved for the Irish based ones But I'd genuinely like to know what one or two of the regulars save here,by constantly buying plenty of sub-par boxes from overseas.
Big Nelly wrote: » Final post on this..... If someone wants to start up a business and add some value I would more than support them, but running a free wizard and then flogging on a box is not a good business model......also seriously you cannot call it a business..... I ask again if the business you work with provide any support/funding back into the dev community for XBMC/Kodi? Add some initiative, development, something and then you might be able to call it a business....
Catmologen wrote: » I love this idea that just because you are an Irish seller you are incapable of ripping someone off and the high price is because you have to grow your business. There are plenty of other Irish sellers selling similar spec boxes for around 120, thats about the right price point. Caveat emptor in this case.
bazzz wrote: » I'm not going to argue....but I think you should read my post again.You are 100% wrong on the rip off in that case and so many other cases.You've been spreading this message the whole time and unless you know the actual costing for Irish businesses to import the boxes direct from the manufactures,including the VAT,import duties that's paid. Your whole support approach is wrong in many cases,I personally can tell you guys that buy from legit resellers in Ireland get great after sales support.You are tarring everyone with your not so well informed brush.That's not on,how can the small business grow in Ireland and offer competitive prices.When end users are being misinformed and directed outside of the country. I suppose I've contradicted myself by saying I'm not going to argue with you.As I said in my initial comment,I usually bite my lip and try not to comment....but this just had to be pointed out and yes it's my opinion...like you have yours.But I'm not looking for an argument,honestly.
