Amiko Alien2 / SAB / GM / ST7162 SPARK Discussion Thread

Kevin! · 22-08-2014 3:39pm

posted in wrong thread, sorry!

Nowso · 25-08-2014 1:19am

Nowso wrote: »

Newly Updated Database

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdcgbqqnhywxao8/AAAUP3hhyz1smLPNuSr_an2Ma

Refreshed Database and other update

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vdcgbqqnhywxao8/AAAUP3hhyz1smLPNuSr_an2Ma

davehal · 27-08-2014 9:21am

Nowso wrote: »

epg is 7 days . less crashing and more stable for recording etc than enigma 2 which is what i use it for

all the latest stuff in in my utilities dropbox i posted earlier

i will load a new database on Sunday

quick question on the 7 day epg - is this for both saorview and satellite channels?
previously it was 7 days for saorview but just 'now and next' for satellite?

Thanks!

Nowso · 27-08-2014 2:17pm

the Crossepg 0.62 works for satellite on spark aswell it loads from your internet connection whenever you wish

and is has full 7 day epg when loaded up

Carawaystick · 27-08-2014 9:48pm

How do I install the database and oscam?

I've unzipped them and coppied the folders onto a usb key,

Nowso · 27-08-2014 10:13pm

Carawaystick wrote: »

How do I install the database and oscam?

I've unzipped them and coppied the folders onto a usb key,

Here load database that way

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeSn68fPlhw

FlexMcMurphy · 28-08-2014 12:53am

davehal wrote: »

quick question on the 7 day epg - is this for both saorview and satellite channels?
previously it was 7 days for saorview but just 'now and next' for satellite?

Spark has had a 7 day EPG on both Satellte and Saorview for at least 18months now. Probably longer.

Nowso wrote: »

the Crossepg 0.62 works for satellite on spark aswell it loads from your internet connection...

Crossepg processes the EPG data that is delivered through your dish to the receiver via a satellite radio station called "EPG Background Audio".

Flex

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 5:36pm

Just recently when my daughter is on YouTube, using an iphone through same wireless connection as the amiko, the tv flicks over and starts playing whatever she is on the tv??!!
Anyone know how to fix this?
And if I WANTED this to happen does it only work with YouTube only and not any streaming for example??

Apogee · 31-08-2014 6:11pm

I've upgraded to the latest version of Spark and have been trying to get the inbuilt CrossEPG working. When I test downloading EPG data via OpenTV (via satellite), the plugin starts reading the channels, but then stalls at 175KB when reading the titles.

OK, seemed to have resolved above by storing the EPG Background Audio channel.

When configuring, I can only see HDD or Internal Flash - how do I mount a USB stick in Spark?

I can force it to download data over the net via XEPGDB which does populate the data for the individual channels. But when I press OK to see what's on now for all channels, most show 'no info' i.e. the now and next data has not been processed correctly.

Any suggestions welcome!

Nowso · 31-08-2014 7:23pm

Apogee wrote: »

I've upgraded to the latest version of Spark and have been trying to get the inbuilt CrossEPG working. When I test downloading EPG data via OpenTV (via satellite), the plugin starts reading the channels, but then stalls at 175KB when reading the titles.

OK, seemed to have resolved above by storing the EPG Background Audio channel.

When configuring, I can only see HDD or Internal Flash - how do I mount a USB stick in Spark?

I can force it to download data over the net via XEPGDB which does populate the data for the individual channels. But when I press OK to see what's on now for all channels, most show 'no info' i.e. the now and next data has not been processed correctly.

Any suggestions welcome!

select hdd drive as that is your usb i use a 1tb exentsion drive

once you connect your drive to the box on spark it automatically mounts it, in menu select file list and you can see whats on your hdd

i have mine formatted to Ntfs

when you have it set up and when set up click download now and itl take a few minutes and will load 7 days epg

Nowso · 31-08-2014 7:27pm

Imstuck wrote: »

Just recently when my daughter is on YouTube, using an iphone through same wireless connection as the amiko, the tv flicks over and starts playing whatever she is on the tv??!!
Anyone know how to fix this?
And if I WANTED this to happen does it only work with YouTube only and not any streaming for example??

thats a strange one maybe it activates the youtube app on the machine or the phone is matched to the tv

tell her to use her own internet lol

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 7:37pm

Imstuck wrote: »

Just recently when my daughter is on YouTube, using an iphone through same wireless connection as the amiko, the tv flicks over and starts playing whatever she is on the tv??!!
Anyone know how to fix this?
And if I WANTED this to happen does it only work with YouTube only and not any streaming for example??

Sounds like you have AirPlay installed on your Amiko.

Nowso · 31-08-2014 7:43pm

GoodisonPark wrote: »

Sounds like you have AirPlay installed on your Amiko.

or is it just from the phone to the tv ?

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 7:58pm

AirPlay is running on the Amiko so whatever is played on the iPhone will come up on the TV.

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 8:08pm

Where would I find airplay on Amiko? It is just from phone to tv btw. Funnily though, it only happens with her phone which is the only one which doesn't have airplay on it. (Iphone4)

hallo dare · 31-08-2014 8:14pm

http://www.fridgefta.info/forums/showthread.php?tid=32392

Imstuck wrote: »

Where would I find airplay on Amiko? It is just from phone to tv btw. Funnily though, it only happens with her phone which is the only one which doesn't have airplay on it. (Iphone4)

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 8:35pm

Thanks to all for your help, all sorted now, airplay was indeed on. This damn box can do a lot more than I thought!!

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 8:49pm

Always been a bit hit and miss my epg has, however this last few days my now and next has been full and upto date. Now though,the tv hasn't been on all day and it is only currently showing me what was on at 3 pm this afternoon, and scrolling to the right doesn't take me to what is on for the rest of the day like it was doing a few days ago.
Is this just the norm and put up with it, or is there an easy fix?

Nowso · 31-08-2014 9:21pm

it can stick if you removed the usb . u can reboot and it will reset better

ur better getting a dedicated usb / extension drive and leaving it connected

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 9:24pm

Forget most of that previous post, on HDD folder I have 0bytes used in my cross epg, how can this be? Have just downloaded it, says to hdd device in settings, and is configured ntfs.

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 9:27pm

HDD is permanantly attached to box, it's a real headscratcher!!

Nowso · 31-08-2014 9:36pm

i dont use the app of cross epg when u hit the epg button hit f1 aND use it that way

reboot using the switch at back and hit download now in the menu

once u have the 3 providers selected it should work

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 9:44pm

Nowso wrote: »

i dont use the app of cross epg when u hit the epg button hit f1 aND use it that way

reboot using the switch at back and hit download now in the menu

once u have the 3 providers selected it should work

Are you not using Enigma2 ?
Much better than Spark.

Nowso · 31-08-2014 9:49pm

GoodisonPark wrote: »

Are you not using Enigma2 ?
Much better than Spark.

no im using spark

better picture quality , much better for recording . which is what i want it for and much more stable . still using proper oscam on spark aswell

if i wanted any the other stuff i use my laptop

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 9:49pm

3 providers???? On open tv I have Astra 28.2 selected, should there be more?
Does it matter which?
I'm interested in using E2 but as you can see spark is more than complicated enough for me lol!!

Nowso · 31-08-2014 9:55pm

Imstuck wrote: »

3 providers???? On open tv I have Astra 28.2 selected, should there be more?
Does it matter which?
I'm interested in using E2 but as you can see spark is more than complicated enough for me lol!!

i have

xmltv providers -rytec uk xmitv

open tv - sky uk astra 28

xepgdb providers - krkadoni _ sky uk_xepdg

not sure if u need them all ?

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:11pm

question for anyone using amiko on other sats

When recording channels that are encrypted by Biss Key are the recordings playable outside the box ie pc/ laptop

as someone using another box recorded files but there still ecrypted

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 10:18pm

Still zero bytes on HDD, bloody frustrating lol!

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:22pm

Imstuck wrote: »

Still zero bytes on HDD, bloody frustrating lol!

check its going to hdd might be saved on your box

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 10:31pm

It's set to HDD above where I have it to download in false standby, but in system-pvr/hdd settings, HDD format it says (at the bottom) RAM disk does not support formatting or partition manage!
Could this be a problem?

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 10:33pm

Have you formatted the HDD to Ext3 ?

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 10:34pm

No it's ntfs

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:34pm

Imstuck wrote: »

It's set to HDD above where I have it to download in false standby, but in system-pvr/hdd settings, HDD format it says (at the bottom) RAM disk does not support formatting or partition manage!
Could this be a problem?

no mine says the same

format your usb again there to Ntfs and try

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 10:39pm

Imstuck wrote: »

No it's ntfs

I'm a tad rusty on Spark as I only use Enigma2 which is a million times better.
I've even got an Alien3 box which runs Spark2 and that comes nowhere close to Enigma2.

IIRC go to menu - system - HDD and format to Ext3

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:43pm

GoodisonPark wrote: »

I'm a tad rusty on Spark as I only use Enigma2 which is a million times better.
I've even got an Alien3 box which runs Spark2 and that comes nowhere close to Enigma2.

IIRC go to menu - system - HDD and format to Ext3

whats spark 2 like so

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 10:46pm

In HDD format file system says ntfs, yet when I press partition manage, system will sometimes say HPFS/NTFS, and sometimes it will say Linux. When trying to format it to either ntfs or ext3 it fails, and then on exiting hdd format, the options below of speed testing, time shift setting etc go blank so I any able to selct them

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:51pm

format the usb on your laptop and put it back in

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 10:51pm

Nowso wrote: »

whats spark 2 like so

It's totally different.
Has some nice features like built in android , xbmc etc.
nice AirMouse , Spark2 app for smartphones just like SkyGo , stream from your box anywhere.
Have a look http://amiko-a3.com

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:54pm

theres a spark app on ordinary spark aswell

Nowso · 31-08-2014 10:56pm

if the usb is damaged it may not work i have some of them plastic sandisk usbs thet break a little and now are not totally reliable to use

GoodisonPark · 31-08-2014 10:58pm

I'm still testing the box.
It's a bit raw at the moment , ie enhanced software is limited but slowly becoming available. Does run well and the processor is extremely fast. I think it will retail around the same price as the Amiko 8900 and if it does it will be extremely good value.

Imstuck · 31-08-2014 11:02pm

The hdd is a Seagate 500gb, maybe there is a compatibility issue? Will try format on laptop and see

Nowso · 31-08-2014 11:05pm

Imstuck wrote: »

The hdd is a Seagate 500gb, maybe there is a compatibility issue? Will try format on laptop and see

ive a seagate 1tb format it on desktop and try . i had to do that once or twice b4

Nowso · 31-08-2014 11:14pm

make sure the time is right on your box aswell

Nowso · 01-09-2014 2:21pm

anyone use the hbbtv option on 19 or 13 east might give it a try soon

Apogee · 02-09-2014 10:49pm

Nowso wrote: »

select hdd drive as that is your usb i use a 1tb exentsion drive

once you connect your drive to the box on spark it automatically mounts it, in menu select file list and you can see whats on your hdd

i have mine formatted to Ntfs

when you have it set up and when set up click download now and itl take a few minutes and will load 7 days epg

Thanks for the reply. I had tried what you outlined above, but there are still blanks in the 'now and next' when I press OK to see what's currently broadcast across all channels.

Nowso · 02-09-2014 11:53pm

Apogee wrote: »

Thanks for the reply. I had tried what you outlined above, but there are still blanks in the 'now and next' when I press OK to see what's currently broadcast across all channels.

it wont show up on other transponders until you tune onto that transponder it should settle down after a bit . if it dont update some days just do the manual download now

Apogee · 03-09-2014 7:43pm

Yeah, it seems a small bit hit and miss. When I do the equivalent download with CrossEPG on Enigma, the EPG is fully populated straight away. Looks like CrossEPG on spark needs a little more tweaking.

Nowso · 03-09-2014 8:23pm

Apogee wrote: »

Yeah, it seems a small bit hit and miss. When I do the equivalent download with CrossEPG on Enigma, the EPG is fully populated straight away. Looks like CrossEPG on spark needs a little more tweaking.

just hit download now every so often and it will update. it still works

if a scan dont work or something simular just reboot

once you get used to spark it runs easily and is s lot more stable than enigma2

people get hung up on enigma 2 as it is meant to resemble sky

Dave..M · 04-09-2014 8:02am

Apogee wrote: »

Yeah, it seems a small bit hit and miss. When I do the equivalent download with CrossEPG on Enigma, the EPG is fully populated straight away. Looks like CrossEPG on spark needs a little more tweaking.

Try changing your time settings to NET rather than Satellite and then download/force EPG update.

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