Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

BluesWeeper · 26-01-2016 05:37PM

Very easy really to get android on wetek, just copy three files to microsd and insert into wetek, then press reset on bottom using a pin and apply the power while holding the pin ..and follow on screen instructions to setup box .

see here for android files

https://wetek.com/downloads

and some instructions

http://wetekforums.com/v/index.php?p=discussion/18266/solved-openelec-back-to-android

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USTCmnM-7KE

IMO Android is best option if all you want is some apps plus TV say to give you a smart tv

Hope this helps

alanhiggyno1 · 26-01-2016 08:26PM

BluesWeeper wrote: »

Very easy really to get android on wetek, just copy three files to microsd and insert into wetek, then press reset on bottom using a pin and apply the power while holding the pin ..and follow on screen instructions to setup box .

see here for android files

https://wetek.com/downloads

and some instructions

http://wetekforums.com/v/index.php?p=discussion/18266/solved-openelec-back-to-android

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USTCmnM-7KE

IMO Android is best option if all you want is some apps plus TV say to give you a smart tv

Hope this helps

also if i take sd card out will it revert back to openelec again

RossieMan · 26-01-2016 08:31PM

I'd you out android on it it will not revert to openelec. You can sideboot openelec from an SD card though.

Basq · 26-01-2016 10:32PM

Just one question:

BluesWeeper wrote: »

Very easy really to get android on wetek, just copy three files to microsd and insert into wetek, then press reset on bottom using a pin and apply the power while holding the pin ..and follow on screen instructions to setup box .

see here for android files

https://wetek.com/downloads

and some instructions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USTCmnM-7KE

I've downloaded the firmware zip from the Wetek Download page linked but what about the recovery.img and .aml file - where do I get them?

Trevord · 26-01-2016 10:43PM

I noticed that some addon repositories did not contain all of the addons they should contain when I installed them on the wetek.

In the end I had to force refresh them so that all of the addons in a particular repository showed up correctly.

So if you are following online instructions and are not seeing particular addons in a repository then do a force refresh of the repository by selecting the repository (in Get Addons) and pressing the menu button on the remote (button with three horizontal lines)

It was a strange one for me. Never have this issue on Kodi on Raspberry Pi - Could it be because the Wetek is running version 14 rather than 15?

alanhiggyno1 · 26-01-2016 10:59PM

my got tvheadend is a pain in the arse to setup.cant get the muxes to download at all.any ideas

Allyall · 26-01-2016 11:06PM

Basq wrote: »

Just one question:

I've downloaded the firmware zip from the Wetek Download page linked but what about the recovery.img and .aml file - where do I get them?

Extract the zip file to a folder and there is another zip and the img and aml files also.

Aquos76 · 26-01-2016 11:07PM

Trevord wrote: »

I noticed that some addon repositories did not contain all of the addons they should contain when I installed them on the wetek.

In the end I had to force refresh them so that all of the addons in a particular repository showed up correctly.

So if you are following online instructions and are not seeing particular addons in a repository then do a force refresh of the repository by selecting the repository (in Get Addons) and pressing the menu button on the remote (button with three horizontal lines)

It was a strange one for me. Never have this issue on Kodi on Raspberry Pi - Could it be because the Wetek is running version 14 rather than 15?

If you auto update Openelec then you'll have version 15.2 included

Basq · 26-01-2016 11:45PM

Allyall wrote: »

Extract the zip file to a folder and there is another zip and the img and aml files also.

Hmmmm.... I'm not seeing them..

Downloaded 'DB-J699-wetek-ota-2015-11-25_18-45-55.zip' on Wetek page as indicated below:

Then extracted given zip file once downloaded (arrow indicating it below) and not listed in the contents when I extract it:

Basq · 26-01-2016 11:45PM

Allyall wrote: »

Extract the zip file to a folder and there is another zip and the img and aml files also.

Hmmmm.... I'm not seeing them..

Downloaded 'DB-J699-wetek-ota-2015-11-25_18-45-55.zip' on Wetek page as indicated below:

Then extracted given zip file once downloaded (arrow indicating it below) and not listed in the contents when I extract it:

Mr E · 27-01-2016 12:09AM

Check the youtube clip above, Basq. There are links in the description. It's the July 2015 release but you can update it to the newer one afterwards.

Allyall · 27-01-2016 12:09AM

Basq wrote: »

Hmmmm.... I'm not seeing them..

Downloaded 'DB-J699-wetek-ota-2015-11-25_18-45-55.zip' on Wetek page as indicated below:

Then extracted given zip file once downloaded (arrow indicating it below) and not listed in the contents when I extract it:

Sorry, I didn't double check the link you were downloading.

Here are the files you need (Mega Link, usually better with Chrome).
https://mega.nz/#!YFkCUAZD!NUkYzYdtu_qiUHws71tsSaHfHTW_xwgOUkVm97dR%20%20PlI

Full guide HERE

Basq · 27-01-2016 12:21AM

Cheers guys.

Yeah, I saw the links in the YT vids.. I just wondered whether there's a new version of those img and aml files specifically for that newer Android update on Wetek's Download page.

I'll go with the links mentioned so.. thanks again!!

Mr E · 27-01-2016 12:25AM

If your mixing your installations, make sure you edit the AML file and ensure that the right zip file name is in there.

BluesWeeper · 27-01-2016 01:21AM

Basq wrote: »

Just one question:

I've downloaded the firmware zip from the Wetek Download page linked but what about the recovery.img and .aml file - where do I get them?

Try the link "Download WeTek OS 1.1.6" on this page

http://linuxsat-support.com/showthread.php?t=98625

(maybe proper to the other wetek support thread and apologies to linuxsat )

Mr E · 27-01-2016 07:58AM

Installed Android this morning. Totally painless.

soundsham · 27-01-2016 08:03AM

alanhiggyno1 wrote: »

my got tvheadend is a pain in the arse to setup.cant get the muxes to download at all.any ideas

Gave up on this last week but I only had one sat cable connected do I need 2 connections
Don't need the record function

alanhiggyno1 · 27-01-2016 09:09AM

soundsham wrote: »

Gave up on this last week but I only had one sat cable connected do I need 2 connections
Don't need the record function

ya i put 2 connections just to be sure and found them.just need to master the next part now

GY A1 · 27-01-2016 09:12AM

soundsham wrote: »

Gave up on this last week but I only had one sat cable connected do I need 2 connections
Don't need the record function

Will work with 1 connection

BluesWeeper · 27-01-2016 12:04PM

Mr E wrote: »

Installed Android this morning. Totally painless.

See? so easy....Android turns the wetek into the 149 euro wetek play (if u include sd and rcu) ...highlighting the real saving in Aqous76s' Group buy. And... you still get Kodi and most of its abilities!

a fantastic piece of kit but openelec and vdr / tvheadend are not for beginners:eek:.

dodzy · 27-01-2016 12:15PM

BluesWeeper wrote: »

See? so easy....Android turns the wetek into the 149 euro wetek play (if u include sd and rcu) ...highlighting the real saving in Aqous76s' Group buy. And... you still get Kodi and most of its abilities!

a fantastic piece of kit but openelec and vdr / tvheadend are not for beginners:eek:.

Yep, Wetek Android & Theatre all the way.

randombar · 27-01-2016 12:22PM

dodzy wrote: »

Yep, Wetek Android & Theatre all the way.

I love openelec myself, nice an clean. (I still haven't even put in my order

)

jakdublin · 27-01-2016 02:21PM

dodzy wrote: »

Yep, Wetek Android & Theatre all the way.

I have FOMO again! Would I be right in thinking that if I wanted to have this I'd have to scrap the Openelec set-up I have now and start from scratch again?

the.red.baron · 27-01-2016 03:35PM

Does this have a working EPG or is it now and next only? I had a look around at a few reviews, but it's not that clear

GY A1 · 27-01-2016 04:13PM

the.red.baron wrote: »

Does this have a working EPG or is it now and next only? I had a look around at a few reviews, but it's not that clear

which operating system are u using,
android,
openelec,
enigma2

Glen_Quagmire · 27-01-2016 04:46PM

I haven't had a chance to try set mine up yet but just wondering..

if I got the Wetek up and running correctly with tvheadend, VDR or Enigma2, how would this box compare to the likes of the VU+ Solo2?

Understand the VU+ is 3 times the price but just wondering if the VU+ is 3 times better or if the Wetek holds it own against higher spec Linux receivers?

RossieMan · 27-01-2016 06:25PM

No it's not the same. You get what you pay for. I find my wetek perfect fit my needs, but it does lag a little and isn't user friendly to set up at all.

Glen_Quagmire · 27-01-2016 06:44PM

Ok get you, the price alone indicates they are miles away from each other but I said I'd ask anyway as they are getting good reviews everywhere.

Depending on how I get on with the wetek on the satellite side, I'll probably end up just using it for kodi as it's running smoothly so far with everything I've played and buying a good Linux receiver like the VU+

stanley1 · 27-01-2016 06:45PM

enigma2 is a doddle to set up on a linux receiver, most development teams have nightly updates.

alanhiggyno1 · 27-01-2016 07:14PM

Glen_Quagmire wrote:

Depending on how I get on with the wetek on the satellite side, I'll probably end up just using it for kodi as it's running smoothly so far with everything I've played and buying a good Linux receiver like the VU+

Gave up on the tvheadend for now and just using it for kodi.wife and kids love the Phoenix add on for movies.that will do for now.I'm ready for the next group buy.want 1 more for bedroom

Kodi Android TV Streaming Box [Livingsocial + wetek group]

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