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Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

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  • #1202
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,434 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    So lads just wondering what was the final price negotiated on the bulk purchase per unit? Also is everyone running the openelec build or the standard wetek build, besides Kodi and satellite channels I would like to run Andriod apps like Showbox and Mobdro etc.


  • #1203
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    So lads just wondering what was the final price negotiated on the bulk purchase per unit? Also is everyone running the openelec build or the standard wetek build, besides Kodi and satellite channels I would like to run Andriod apps like Showbox and Mobdro etc.

    You can run both of those via kodi too, dont need to have android installed. The last bulk order was for 62 units and including PM shipping, each unit was €63


  • #1204
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    Plugged mine in last night and loaded some video add-ons. Working great so far, no complaints - straight forward enough to setup with instructions for a complete noob but not sure if I'm using the best live tv pvr whatsit. havent tried setting up the satellite feed but have enough to keep me, the Mrs, and the kids happy for the festive season.

    Thanks again Aquos76


  • #1205
    Cocoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 600 ✭✭✭Cocoon


    Will there be another group buy?


  • #1206
    Cocoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 600 ✭✭✭Cocoon


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    That would never work from their point of view, there would be no advantage in it for them as they'd have to pay carriage of each individual one then, also they'd be no way for them keeping it exclusively to boards as once the code is given out it would fly around the Internet. To be honest, it was hard enough getting this price the 2nd time around as I think I had three different emails in the end with three different prices.

    Now that I've established a contact there, who just happens to be the CEO of the company, I'm probably in a good position to get this price again. I may organise one final group buy in January if the demand is there, we'll wait and see how happy the people who bought these ones turn out to be. Please don't start PM'ing me or posting interest on the thread now though, if I am going to go ahead with another, it's not going to happen until the new year.

    Just seen this now, will keep an eye on this thread in January though :)


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  • #1207
    DublinAlert
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭DublinAlert


    Hi looking for a bit of help can you get a Wetek Box with tuners for both Saoirview and Free to Air Sat.
    Thanks in advance.


  • #1208
    DopeTech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,149 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    DublinAlert wrote: »
    Hi looking for a bit of help can you get a Wetek Box with tuners for both Saoirview and Free to Air Sat.
    Thanks in advance.

    You could buy the Wetek with twin dvb-s2 tuners and add a dvb-t2 usb tuner.


  • #1209
    lolliedog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭lolliedog


    Got this box on the group buy. Set it up and learning as I go. How do I get to the home screen where I can access the Google play store. It seems to be Kofi or nothing. I'm I missing something.


  • #1210
    Aquos76
    Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 9,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭Aquos76


    lolliedog wrote: »
    Got this box on the group buy. Set it up and learning as I go. How do I get to the home screen where I can access the Google play store. It seems to be Kofi or nothing. I'm I missing something.

    You'll need to learn a little more I'm afraid, to access the play store you'll need to install Android on to it.


  • #1211
    lolliedog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭lolliedog


    Aquos76 wrote: »
    You'll need to learn a little more I'm afraid, to access the play store you'll need to install Android on to it.

    Oh right, I thought it had android installed.... I was on theveetek FAQ and that's was my interpretation... More research so.. Thanks.


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  • #1212
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Openelec and android are very different.

    Be careful playing with it and android, can be a little tricky. Openatv or pnenigma are very simple.


  • #1213
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,384 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    lolliedog wrote: »
    Oh right, I thought it had android installed.... I was on theveetek FAQ and that's was my interpretation... More research so.. Thanks.

    Hi lollie, these boxes need a little work. They are not plug & play unfortunately. They come as standard with a naked KODI setup which in itself needs work but that's easy enough. If anyone here jumped on the bandwagon purely for a KODI / FTA satellite solution, then there was no better deal available. The box is worth the effort. You will no doubt read a lot of chat re:TVheadend and the likes. This proves far easier for some than others as you can imagine. YouTube searches and the support on the wetek forum will make it easier to follow.

    That said, here is the chat thread setup specifically for feedback and tips on the box. Don't be afraid. Anything you do (pretty much) is easily reversed ;)

    Ive linked to some tips on a very easy alternative to the stock setup which will give you a far easier route to FTA satellite channels / android combo setup... If that's your thing:)

    Enjoy!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=98190139&postcount=111


  • #1214
    lolliedog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭lolliedog


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Openelec and android are very different.

    Be careful playing with it and android, can be a little tricky. Openatv or pnenigma are very simple.

    Openelec and android... Can you only run one or the other?


  • #1215
    lolliedog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭lolliedog


    dodzy wrote: »
    Hi lollie, these boxes need a little work. They are not plug & play unfortunately. They come as standard with a naked KODI setup which in itself needs work but that's easy enough. If anyone here jumped on the bandwagon purely for a KODI / FTA satellite solution, then there was no better deal available. The box is worth the effort. You will no doubt read a lot of chat re:TVheadend and the likes. This proves far easier for some than others as you can imagine. YouTube searches and the support on the wetek forum will make it easier to follow.

    That said, here is the chat thread setup specifically for feedback and tips on the box. Don't be afraid. Anything you do (pretty much) is easily reversed ;)

    Ive linked to some tips on a very easy alternative to the stock setup which will give you a far easier route to FTA satellite channels / android combo setup... If that's your thing:)

    Enjoy!

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=98190139&postcount=111

    Thanks again for the advice. Sorry but I'm a noob. I went through that link in relation to installing android on an SD card but its linking me to mega something or other. Where would I find the link so as I can put android on SD card so that I can install.


  • #1216
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,384 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    lolliedog wrote: »
    Thanks again for the advice. Sorry but I'm a noob. I went through that link in relation to installing android on an SD card but its linking me to mega something or other. Where would I find the link so as I can put android on SD card so that I can install.


    http://wetekforums.com/vb5/forum/wetek-play/android/12545-android-15-07-2015-wetek-os-v1-1-5-for-wetek-play


  • #1217
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    O thought you could only have android on nand or it bricks the box, am I wrong?


  • #1218
    lolliedog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭lolliedog


    dodzy wrote: »
    http://wetekforums.com/vb5/forum/wetek-play/android/12545-android-15-07-2015-wetek-os-v1-1-5-for-wetek-play

    I must be doing something wrong. The file link on this is for mega.... A cloud storage app..


  • #1219
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,946 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    lolliedog wrote: »
    I must be doing something wrong. The file link on this is for mega.... A cloud storage app..

    That's where the file is located. Mega is like Dropbox.

    If you don't have a Mega account you need to set one up.


  • #1220
    lolliedog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭lolliedog


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    That's where the file is located. Mega is like Dropbox.

    If you don't have a Mega account you need to set one up.

    Thanks, as I said total noob.


  • #1221
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,482 ✭✭✭Invincible


    This has to be the best group buy on boards all year, many thanks to Aquos76 for organising it, such a generous act!!


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  • #1222
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,384 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    RossieMan wrote: »
    O thought you could only have android on nand or it bricks the box, am I wrong?
    You'd be putting it on NAND, and you can stick Openelec on MSD card.


  • #1223
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    That's what I assumed. Have yet to really use pbenigma. Must give it a go at the weekend.


  • #1224
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    This was my reply to WeTek.
    Lights up wont boot to LG TV LM620T Smart TV. Shows openelec on Network ON LAPTOP Downloaded updated file for UK from Mega PUT ON CARD pluged into box.
    Everything i have tried as is in URL on WeTek forums disconnected all other HDMI cables from TV Tried with WeTek Hdmi cable only,switched cables basically a waste of a half day.Also tried disconnecting my Humax foxsat pvr box and using the cables from that as they all function, no good.:mad:


    http://wetekforums.com/vb5/forum/wetek-play/android/13576-wetek-wont-boot


  • #1225
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,384 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    DERICKOO wrote: »
    This was my reply to WeTek.
    Lights up wont boot to LG TV LM620T Smart TV. Shows openelec on Network ON LAPTOP Downloaded updated file for UK from Mega PUT ON CARD pluged into box.
    Everything i have tried as is in URL on WeTek forums disconnected all other HDMI cables from TV Tried with WeTek Hdmi cable only,switched cables basically a waste of a half day.Also tried disconnecting my Humax foxsat pvr box and using the cables from that as they all function, no good.:mad:


    http://wetekforums.com/vb5/forum/wetek-play/android/13576-wetek-wont-boot


    Remove the 5 philips screws from the bottom of the unit. 4 are located under the rubber feet.
    Remove top cover taking care not to detach the wifi antenna as it is connected to the board and the top cover.
    Remove the full size SIM card from the board (push click to remove) and then reinsert it fully.
    Restart device and see if that helps.


  • #1226
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    dodzy wrote: »
    Remove the 5 philips screws from the bottom of the unit. 4 are located under the rubber feet.
    Remove top cover taking care not to detach the wifi antenna as it is connected to the board and the top cover.
    Remove the full size SIM card from the board (push click to remove) and then reinsert it fully.
    Restart device and see if that helps.

    Thanks Dodzy will do later, going walking the dogs now for a hour will let you know how i get on later. The sun is beaming down here in Co Cork would be a shame to waste it


  • #1227
    AdrianII
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,488 ✭✭✭AdrianII


    Gutted I missed this

    If there is another order for the satellite box let me know. I don't mind helping with the order


  • #1228
    tomslick
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 560 ✭✭✭tomslick


    dodzy wrote: »
    Remove the 5 philips screws from the bottom of the unit. 4 are located under the rubber feet.
    Remove top cover taking care not to detach the wifi antenna as it is connected to the board and the top cover.
    Remove the full size SIM card from the board (push click to remove) and then reinsert it fully.
    Restart device and see if that helps.

    My box went into a bootloop and I had to open it and reseat the SIM card. All sorted since.


  • #1229
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    My box went into boot loop too. Opened and sim, while taped in place had popped out a little. Reinserted, all god now.


  • #1230
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,384 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    tomslick wrote: »
    My box went into a bootloop and I had to open it and reseat the SIM card. All sorted since.
    tigershould wrote: »
    My box went into boot loop too. Opened and sim, while taped in place had popped out a little. Reinserted, all god now.

    Very common problem. It's an easy fix, thankfully.


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  • #1231
    tigershould
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 545 ✭✭✭tigershould


    Easy fix, but it is a bit tricky popping the box open once the screws are removed. And the wifi cable is v short. Mine actually disconnected and I had to clip it back in place. I'm not using wifi so don't know if I damaged or not. Just be careful when opening


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