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tharmor · 30-09-2015 4:54pm

antodeco wrote:

Me too!

which post ? I ordered droibox version of mxq from Amazon for Â£27.....free delivery n fulfilled by amazon !!

antodeco · 30-09-2015 5:10pm

tharmor wrote: »

which post ? I ordered droibox version of mxq from Amazon for Â£27.....free delivery n fulfilled by amazon !!

Sorry, meant the PM!

Lucas Hood · 30-09-2015 7:15pm

For a beginner you can't really go wrong with the black box build.
It's surprisingly good. Really easy to install. Like it a lot

tharmor · 01-10-2015 6:06am

dahat wrote:

Look for Kerbers Open Elec builds on Google.

Hi can you help me with any links ? apologies could not find any links...also it seems thr are multiple types of mxq boxes around !!

dahat · 01-10-2015 7:33am

tharmor wrote: »

Hi can you help me with any links ? apologies could not find any links...also it seems thr are multiple types of mxq boxes around !!

amlinux.ru/image/5.0.8/ Google that and look for the MXQ one listed.

tharmor · 01-10-2015 10:23am

dahat wrote:

amlinux.ru/image/5.0.8/ Google that and look for the MXQ one listed.

Thanks....can i get android and openelec dual booted on this ?

CantGetNoSleep · 01-10-2015 10:57am

Anyone recommend a box in the 40-50e price range? Going to give a few of these as Christmas gifts, I'll put my own Kodi build, or maybe just OpenElec on them so just need the box.

MXQ from Amazon for under 30GBP is looking like the first choice at the moment, but i'm worried about the reliability of the power supply so would consider anything else in this price bracket. Shipping from Europe preferred, either Amazon / eBay, or even a Chinese EU warehouse

CantGetNoSleep · 01-10-2015 11:17am

To add to this, I'm leaning towards the Fire TV stick at 39.99 from Amazon.de, which may be more reliable hardware wise

tharmor · 01-10-2015 11:26am

CantGetNoSleep wrote:

MXQ from Amazon for under 30GBP is looking like the first choice at the moment, but i'm worried about the reliability of the power supply so would consider anything else in this price bracket. Shipping from Europe preferred, either Amazon / eBay, or even a Chinese EU warehouse

i just got mxq from amazon delivered from UK....assuming its fulfilled by amazon !!

dahat · 01-10-2015 12:19pm

tharmor wrote: »

Thanks....can i get android and openelec dual booted on this ?

No mate, you will lose Android so be aware of that before you switch over to OE.

BobMc · 01-10-2015 12:22pm

Hey Gang, have a few Minix boxes in the house but came across this

http://www.ebuyer.com/718137-asus-eeebox-eb1033-mini-desktop-pc-eb1033-b013e?utm_source=2015-10-01&utm_medium=campaign_email&utm_campaign=B2B_%28Thursday%29_All,

i take it as its got a HDMI output, nothing to stop me putting Kodi on this and using in place of the minix box, get a nice wireless mouse and keyboard etc any suggestions on suitability would it be noisy ??

BobMc · 01-10-2015 12:26pm

forget just following up some reviews, not worth the hassle

tharmor · 01-10-2015 12:59pm

dahat wrote:

No mate, you will lose Android so be aware of that before you switch over to OE.

ohh thnks..whats good about openelec ?

eddiem74 · 03-10-2015 8:03am

Just picked up a MINIX NEO X8-H Plus and plan to start setting up this morning. Any set-up guides and advice on how to get the best out of it appreciated, shoot me a PM if easier. Thanks.

enno99 · 03-10-2015 9:45am

eddiem74 wrote: »

Just picked up a MINIX NEO X8-H Plus and plan to start setting up this morning. Any set-up guides and advice on how to get the best out of it appreciated, shoot me a PM if easier. Thanks.

sent you PM

coldfire1x · 03-10-2015 1:16pm

BobMc wrote: »

Hey Gang, have a few Minix boxes in the house but came across this

http://www.ebuyer.com/718137-asus-eeebox-eb1033-mini-desktop-pc-eb1033-b013e?utm_source=2015-10-01&utm_medium=campaign_email&utm_campaign=B2B_%28Thursday%29_All,

i take it as its got a HDMI output, nothing to stop me putting Kodi on this and using in place of the minix box, get a nice wireless mouse and keyboard etc any suggestions on suitability would it be noisy ??

It will work fine for Kodi.

PaddyM7 · 03-10-2015 1:50pm

Hey lads, would love a bit of guidance here if you could help as am a total noob to this. I am thinking about getting a box to hook up to 1080p projector. Thinking of getting a x8-H or an M8s or maybe go to totally different and get a pipo x7 or x8. Just wondering if anyone could tell me what they think particularly between the two android boxes as there is a big price difference. I am going to set up Kodi on my windows machine first to play around with it. I have never used it before so would appreciate a pm from someone on how to maximize using Kodi. Thanks

coldfire1x · 03-10-2015 1:55pm

I have never used M8s. Have heard that Tronsmart one with the same chip S812 is a better bet.

I have a MINIX NEO X8-H Plus, it's expensive but works very well.

will56 · 03-10-2015 8:31pm

Hi can anyone help me please. My remote is broken. Box is connected by cable to the modem so wifi is swithed off on the box. Any remote apps i found on my phone seem to need a wifi connection to work ?
Is there anything I can do? Or do i need to go and get a remote?

michael999999 · 03-10-2015 8:38pm

What box?

will56 · 03-10-2015 8:45pm

michael999999 wrote: »

What box?

Tronsmart a928
Can't find an ir remote app to work either

michael999999 · 04-10-2015 4:36pm

Have an MQq in my sons room. Its flying along, only problem it has is the memory in the box itself seems to fill up in a few weeks just by using it for watching movies and sports.

Its causing Kodi to crash, and I've had to uninstall and reinstall it. The downside of that is I've had to start from fresh.

Is there any way of clearing the misc files without having to do this again.

I've been clearing the Cache all along.

dahat · 04-10-2015 8:20pm

Look for Mucky Ducks repo and in there he has a wizard which contains a Maintenance section which will clear all your junk files out.

I always add this into my sub menu under System menu item, do it once a week at least.

michael999999 · 04-10-2015 8:48pm

dahat wrote: »

Look for Mucky Ducks repo and in there he has a wizard which contains a Maintenance section which will clear all your junk files out.

I always add this into my sub menu under System menu item, do it once a week at least.

I have that set up now. So hopefully it keeps the box freed up!

Cheers

dahat · 04-10-2015 8:50pm

It will, just run it regular and you will be fine.

It should tell you how many files are being removed as well, just check your storage % before and after.

bazzz · 04-10-2015 9:39pm

michael999999 wrote: »

I have that set up now. So hopefully it keeps the box freed up!

Cheers

A major space filler in Kodi is the Thumbnail folder.This you would need to manually check yourself and clear all(which would remove all thumbnail images from your build) or just go through it and clear images you don't need.

If the thumbnail folder seems very big,you can turn off various Artwork views in artwork downloader(if you use it) or turn off download actor thumbnails in Settings>Video>Library.

Banjo String · 04-10-2015 10:27pm

will56 wrote: »

Hi can anyone help me please. My remote is broken. Box is connected by cable to the modem so wifi is swithed off on the box. Any remote apps i found on my phone seem to need a wifi connection to work ?
Is there anything I can do? Or do i need to go and get a remote?

Can you get a usb mouse?

Cantona's Collars · 04-10-2015 11:33pm

Anybody have a beast;) of a problem with kodi? Mine wouldn't load,just returned a black screen,same with a mate's box.Ended up going into my Apps and clearing all the data.Tried a new build that was mentioned and it's grand now.

michael999999 · 05-10-2015 7:43am

Just noticed they have released The Pipo X9!

Now to convince myself I really don't need it!

monty_python · 05-10-2015 10:00am

removed as they are providing an illegal service

Banjo String · 05-10-2015 11:47am

I seem to have lost the windows > android function on my pipo, possibly after I did a reset on windows, I think I deleted all the files and folders.

Wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I rarely used the android function of the box, but still want it all the same, as I like to experiment with different builds on Kodi.

batistuta9 · 05-10-2015 2:48pm

Banjo String wrote: »

I seem to have lost the windows > android function on my pipo, possibly after I did a reset on windows, I think I deleted all the files and folders.

Wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I rarely used the android function of the box, but still want it all the same, as I like to experiment with different builds on Kodi.

make sure it's gone first anyway.
open disk management on windows, you'll see all the partitions there & what's on them.

if they're get googling :pac:

enno99 · 05-10-2015 3:47pm

Banjo String wrote: »

I seem to have lost the windows > android function on my pipo, possibly after I did a reset on windows, I think I deleted all the files and folders.

Wondering if anyone has any experience with this? I rarely used the android function of the box, but still want it all the same, as I like to experiment with different builds on Kodi.

Application (.exe)

TODO: <File description>

C:\Users\pc anme\Desktop

328 KB (336,224 bytes)

this is what its called on mine

might help you search for it

Banjo String · 05-10-2015 5:21pm

enno99 wrote: »

Application (.exe)

TODO: <File description>

C:\Users\pc anme\Desktop

328 KB (336,224 bytes)

this is what its called on mine

might help you search for it

Cheers.

I'll have to try that when in get in from work, I'm wondering if them nice people in pipo would email me an exe file to reinstall it?

Is that even possible

enno99 · 05-10-2015 6:08pm

Banjo String wrote: »

Cheers.

I'll have to try that when in get in from work, I'm wondering if them nice people in pipo would email me an exe file to reinstall it?

Is that even possible

I dont know if its possible
someone here may know
could I copy the file from mine and send it to you ?

did you try a factory restore in windows ?

Benzino · 05-10-2015 6:32pm

They have links to download the software on this article (albeit for windows 10), although I'm not sure how trusting I'd be of that site.

Mourinho · 05-10-2015 8:24pm

Can some one tell me what these actually do?

Do they make your tv a smart one and allow rte player and the like to run? Allow YouTube etc?

Is chrome cast the same? Can these boxes allow sreaming apps/players to be used/cast?

BandMember · 05-10-2015 8:45pm

Why can't people read the thread and the multiple warnings about not naming add ons (or this thread will get closed) before posting??

:(

Pocoyo · 05-10-2015 9:32pm

Mourinho wrote: »

Can some one tell me what these actually do?

Do they make your tv a smart one and allow rte player and the like to run? Allow YouTube etc?

Is chrome cast the same? Can these boxes allow sreaming apps/players to be used/cast?

They turn your tv into a jail broken smart tv.

Mourinho · 05-10-2015 9:35pm

Pocoyo wrote: »

They turn your tv into a jail broken smart tv.

Cool thanks. So for example I was looking at chrome cast to cast stuff to my tv but if I got an android box it would do this but along with being able to use a load of other apps and that yes?

Pocoyo · 05-10-2015 10:13pm

Mourinho wrote: »

Cool thanks. So for example I was looking at chrome cast to cast stuff to my tv but if I got an android box it would do this but along with being able to use a load of other apps and that yes?

Ye they come loaded with miracast etc

Del007 · 05-10-2015 10:20pm

Does anyone know how to use Skygo with Kodi?

I have my own genuine sky account, so looking to log in with that through kodi.

Cheers

Redriddick · 06-10-2015 9:29am

Can I get one of them PM's please?????

Redriddick · 06-10-2015 2:32pm

Lads,
Is the one in post 20 still the one to go for??

BandMember · 06-10-2015 2:41pm

Redriddick wrote: »

Lads,
Is the one in post 20 still the one to go for??

Personally, I'd go for a Minix Neo X-8H Plus - expensive but worth every cent! From my experience, the most user friendly, best performing and quality device out there at the moment.

allybhoy · 06-10-2015 3:02pm

BandMember wrote: »

Personally, I'd go for a Minix Neo X-8H Plus - expensive but worth every cent! From my experience, the most user friendly, best performing and quality device out there at the moment.

I have a minix Neo X-8h, very good box. Today i bought a second box for the bedroom, was only 40 odd quid delivered although i also bought an airmouse which brings it up to around 60, reviews seem decent enough for it so once it arrives ill let people know my thoughts. Only has 1GB of RAM but from reviews ive seen on youtube and other places it seems to run Kodi very well which is what ill mainly be using it for.

https://www.7dayshop.com/products/sumvision-cyclone-android-x4-quad-core-media-player-ENCL-MEDIA-CYCLONE-ANDRIODX4

Redriddick · 06-10-2015 3:23pm

Where are ye buying the Minix neo x-8h plus??

BandMember · 06-10-2015 3:34pm

Redriddick wrote: »

Where are ye buying the Minix neo x-8h plus??

I've PM'd you the source where I bought mine. I've bought a total of 5 so far and there's been no issues whatsoever. Highly recommend both the box and the seller.

Kid Nothing · 06-10-2015 4:26pm

BandMember wrote: »

I've PM'd you the source where I bought mine. I've bought a total of 5 so far and there's been no issues whatsoever. Highly recommend both the box and the seller.

Could I get a PM please? Cheers

weemcd · 06-10-2015 4:32pm

If I could get the link to buy that box it would be a big help.

Thanks for the info on the thread and the PM's so far.

messing around with Kodi on the laptop and will have a box under the tv soon

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