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Android/Dream Box [ Illegal discussion = Ban ]

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    That could have been the actual stream itself in this instance - live events get an unbelievable amount of traffic on servers, no matter where they are being sourced so it could have been an issue there. If you were getting speeds of over 2.5MB for SD and 5-6 for HD, then you should have had no issues. Did you try a different add on or app to watch something else? How did that work out? (Please don't name individual add ons though as the thread will probably be closed)

    I've seen those Amiko boxes advertised a few times now, has anyone got any experience or feedback on them? Would be handy to have a satellite and XBMC/Kodi box all in the one device....


  • Registered Users Posts: 14,193 ✭✭✭✭Kerrydude1981


    Posted it in the wrong place,sorry guys :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    BandMember wrote: »
    That could have been the actual stream itself in this instance - live events get an unbelievable amount of traffic on servers, no matter where they are being sourced so it could have been an issue there. If you were getting speeds of over 2.5MB for SD and 5-6 for HD, then you should have had no issues. Did you try a different add on or app to watch something else? How did that work out? (Please don't name individual add ons though as the thread will probably be closed)

    I've seen those Amiko boxes advertised a few times now, has anyone got any experience or feedback on them? Would be handy to have a satellite and XBMC/Kodi box all in the one device....

    I got the Sab Android 1 HD which has android 4.2 seems good but you will want to buy it flashed already as I tried putting Enigma 2 on and it failed.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    Box arrived today at lunch time :) just set it up very easy to set it up
    option for windows 10 if you want
    I bypassed that just using windows 8.1 for the moment getting used to it
    KODI on the windows set up 10 min with a particular wizard which installs loads of addons and lots of repos which you can tweak later
    Its a nice little box really quick and easy to use :)
    going to have a look at he android part later


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    enno99 wrote: »
    Box arrived today at lunch time :) just set it up very easy to set it up
    option for windows 10 if you want
    I bypassed that just using windows 8.1 for the moment getting used to it
    KODI on the windows set up 10 min with a particular wizard which installs loads of addons and lots of repos which you can tweak later
    Its a nice little box really quick and easy to use :)
    going to have a look at he android part later

    I'll have mine from dpd in the morning, after all the worrying, you ended up receiving yours before me in the end up.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    enno99 wrote: »
    Box arrived today at lunch time :) just set it up very easy to set it up
    option for windows 10 if you want
    I bypassed that just using windows 8.1 for the moment getting used to it
    KODI on the windows set up 10 min with a particular wizard which installs loads of addons and lots of repos which you can tweak later
    Its a nice little box really quick and easy to use :)
    going to have a look at he android part later

    Stick up a few photos when you get a chance !!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    Stick up a few photos when you get a chance !!

    Will try I have never uploaded images from phone/camera on here any tips would be appreciated


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    I'll have mine from dpd in the morning, after all the worrying, you ended up receiving yours before me in the end up.

    Lol yeah my e cig batteries and coils are on a slow boat from china I think :D they shipped them well before the box


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    enno99 wrote: »
    Will try I have never uploaded images from phone/camera on here any tips would be appreciated

    Just take the photos on your phone and when your typing out your message hit attach files look for them then and add.

    Someone else might be able to tell you how to embed. I haven't figured that out yet.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    what do people think of this one? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/251533810021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    How would it compare to a Celeron dual-core mini Windows pc?


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    This the one? just need to load up some stuff onto it.
    http://euronics.ie/product/walker-android-smart-box-ab714qc/


  • Registered Users Posts: 904 ✭✭✭squadro


    Yeah that's it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Techmaster wrote: »
    what do people think of this one? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/251533810021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    How would it compare to a Celeron dual-core mini Windows pc?
    That is a fairly solid Android box, a lot of Irish and UK box sellers stock them. Some people say Kodi runs better on Windows but I have used one of these for a year or so with no issues.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,401 ✭✭✭jonski


    Thats your problem right there it doesn't have great quality ill pm you some decent stuff :)


    I wouldn't complain if that pm happened to land in my inbox ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,695 ✭✭✭flangemeistro


    My Sky got officially cut off Saturday and my Android box never buffered once before then but Murphy's law it was all over the place for the Liverpool game last night, i tried everything but nothing could make it rise like that bird from the ashes, it was far from Ace and the V olume was like it was Dubt 25 times? Even the powers of the Greek god of the sky were no good, i might aswel have been on a slow moving river in the Netherlands without a paddle!
    Any other suggestions via PM would be greatly appreciated.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    For fear of being accused back seat modding, can the lads edit their posts so certain app names are not visible?

    In fairness, this thread is a great source of information and help for Android box owners, and it'd be a real shame if it got terminated due to a few lads mentioning the unmentionable.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    I'm not going to mention any names, but, free add ons are extremely unreliable - they come, they go and their servers get hammered during any major events which will cause buffering issues. Also, the quality is rubbish. I cannot discuss it further here because I do not want to get what is a very useful and helpful thread closed down.

    P.S. Mods: Sorry if I've overstepped the mark here, please delete this post rather than closing the thread. Thanks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    I think we should start our own site.....notboards.ie and talk about all the evil things that are not allowed here :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Lads, pipo received, I'm currently lettering it update itself/install apps etc.

    Didn't come with HDMI leads though. :mad:


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,354 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    Lads, pipo received, I'm currently lettering it update itself/install apps etc.

    Didn't come with HDMI leads though. :mad:

    You surely have a spare lying aground ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    Agreed on cutting out the talk of add-ons for free Sky etc. The last thread was great and was closed because of this. Just use YouTube or Facebook if you need to find out anything about these. This thread should be what should I buy, where is the best place to get it, newly released devices, remote controls etc.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    emmetkenny wrote: »
    You surely have a spare lying aground ?

    Yeah, in have a redundant xbox, I'll rob the lead from, kinda expected one to be in box though, it's like you'd expect a steering wheel to be on a new car.

    Tvmc couldn't update on mine, but in fairness, I've mind tethered to the phone right now, as I'm at an office without Wi-Fi. (Or, there must be an updated tvmc to install?)

    Anyone know how I boot it into Android? When I turn on the machine now, it goes straight to Windows, whereas at the beginning (before I updates and downloaded stiff) it was giving me the option of android/windows.

    I've only had it less than a half hour, but am impressed so far.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,763 ✭✭✭BandMember


    Yeah, in have a redundant xbox, I'll rob the lead from, kinda expected one to be in box though, it's like you'd expect a steering wheel to be on a new car.

    Tvmc couldn't update on mine, but in fairness, I've mind tethered to the phone right now, as I'm at an office without Wi-Fi. (Or, there must be an updated tvmc to install?)

    Anyone know how I boot it into Android? When I turn on the machine now, it goes straight to Windows, whereas at the beginning (before I updates and downloaded stiff) it was giving me the option of android/windows.

    I've only had it less than a half hour, but am impressed so far.

    Forgive my ignorance for asking, but what would the difference be in running Kodi in Android and Windows?

    For me, android can experience a lot more buffering issues than windows - even though I would delete all caches and packages daily. Plus, using the zero cache setting on android boxes is extremely harmful to them.

    Surely, if you have less buffering with windows and can use the zero cache setting (I do on my windows laptop), then windows would be preferable to android? Or am I missing something and have ended up looking like an idiot? :confused::o


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Sorry dude, this is all completely new to me too, I'll get playing around with it later when the kids are in bed


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    Yeah, in have a redundant xbox, I'll rob the lead from, kinda expected one to be in box though, it's like you'd expect a steering wheel to be on a new car.

    Tvmc couldn't update on mine, but in fairness, I've mind tethered to the phone right now, as I'm at an office without Wi-Fi. (Or, there must be an updated tvmc to install?)

    Anyone know how I boot it into Android? When I turn on the machine now, it goes straight to Windows, whereas at the beginning (before I updates and downloaded stiff) it was giving me the option of android/windows.

    I've only had it less than a half hour, but am impressed so far.

    you can switch with the app on the desktop win to android
    maybe it boots in what was running when you shut down ( only a guess mind you )


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,567 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Before it goes back to the shop tomorrow I dont suppose anyone is interested in a Sab Android 1 HD?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    enno99 wrote: »
    you can switch with the app on the desktop win to android
    maybe it boots in what was running when you shut down ( only a guess mind you )

    Legend. Have it sorted now.

    Are you using an airmouse, or just using the screen?

    I'm wondering if there's an app to control the screen via my Android phone?

    I know there's an app to control the Xbox, wonder if it'd work on this?

    Scratch that.
    Sorted.

    Did yours come with a HDMI lead Enno?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    Legend. Have it sorted now.

    Are you using an airmouse, or just using the screen?

    I'm wondering if there's an app to control the screen via my Android phone?

    I know there's an app to control the Xbox, wonder if it'd work on this?

    Scratch that.
    Sorted.

    Did yours come with a HDMI lead Enno?

    No I didnt get a lead only a dodgy adapter (sparking) on the look out for something a bit more safe will check boots for travel one

    Im using the logitec keyboard k400 I also have a logitec dinivo edge but It wont work on android

    Great little box so far well pleased with it :)

    did you get that pm about the wizard I sent you ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    enno99 wrote: »
    No I didnt get a lead only a dodgy adapter (sparking) on the look out for something a bit more safe will check boots for travel one
    Don't put the frighteners on me now, I'll be worried the house burns down. :eek:
    Im using the logitec keyboard k400 I also have a logitec dinivo edge but It wont work on android
    Missed that bargain alert:mad: I just downloaded an app from the play store, it was simple to set up...
    Great little box so far well pleased with it :)
    .
    Although I'm still getting to grips with mine, I agree. Great piece of kit.
    did you get that pm about the wizard I sent you ?
    Yep, cheers been so busy mucking around, that's what kept me relying. Lots of choice there alright. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 317 ✭✭The_Shotz


    Hi folks,

    What is your thoughts on the following box...

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/T8-BLACK-PREMIUM-ANDROID-XBMC-KODI-MINI-PC-INTER:pac:NET-STREAM-TV-BOX-JAILBR0KEN-/400980917735?hash=item5d5c533de7

    The reason I ask is I have noticed this box in Ireland for €140, almost half the price on ebay.

    I currently have kodi running on a windows tablet, I am currently looking for a box that I can just leave connected to the tv.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,345 ✭✭✭Invincible


    Techmaster wrote: »
    what do people think of this one? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/251533810021?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    How would it compare to a Celeron dual-core mini Windows pc?

    Better box is the Tronsmart MXIII 2G/8G S812 mentioned earlier, about €50


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,482 ✭✭✭Curb Your Enthusiasm


    Invincible wrote: »
    Better box is the Tronsmart MXIII 2G/8G S812 mentioned earlier, about €50

    I would just be using Kodi, with an external hard drive connected. Would the HP 260 Celeron 2975 be a better option?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,826 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    I think M8S box is good too. Specs are fine in it
    Invincible wrote: »
    Better box is the Tronsmart MXIII 2G/8G S812 mentioned earlier, about €50


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,345 ✭✭✭Invincible


    I think M8S box is good too. Specs are fine in it

    I agree, as I have an M8S S812 since last December, but the Tronsmart MXIII is comparable for less cash.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Just something else on the pipo lads, the one I purchased, and according to my order numbers/ emails etc was clearly described as 64GB.

    Having a proper root around and play with it last night (I like it a lot, very very smooth, and haven't really bothered with the Android side yet) and was checking Windows version etc, only to discover the storage space tells me it's 32 GB. :confused:

    I am assuming that this is clearly being advertised wrongly with they I'd people won't complain, or is it possible they are claiming tbe 64 GB comes from a 50/50 split between Android and Windows? Ie I have 32 GB storage in Android, & 32 GB in Windows ?

    I have an email away to customer support, but wondering if any of you lot know of the top of your heads?

    Cheers guys.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    The_Shotz wrote: »
    Hi folks,

    What is your thoughts on the following box...

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/T8-BLACK-PREMIUM-ANDROID-XBMC-KODI-MINI-PC-INTER:pac:NET-STREAM-TV-BOX-JAILBR0KEN-/400980917735?hash=item5d5c533de7

    The reason I ask is I have noticed this box in Ireland for €140, almost half the price on ebay.

    I currently have kodi running on a windows tablet, I am currently looking for a box that I can just leave connected to the tv.
    That is the cheapest I have ever seen that box, would have a slight concern that it is a clone or something


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I've got a spare MK808b which I'd like to set up in a spare room on a VGA monitor (if possible, otherwise I'd buy a 26" TV). Anyone done something similar?

    Two questions - can I use any HDMI to VGA adapter from eBay, and for sound, I'm thinking some type of wireless Bluetooth speaker could work?

    I would just use it for Kodi and control using Yatse


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I've got a spare MK808b which I'd like to set up in a spare room on a VGA monitor (if possible, otherwise I'd buy a 26" TV). Anyone done something similar?

    Two questions - can I use any HDMI to VGA adapter from eBay, and for sound, I'm thinking some type of wireless Bluetooth speaker could work?

    I would just use it for Kodi and control using Yatse


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    Just something else on the pipo lads, the one I purchased, and according to my order numbers/ emails etc was clearly described as 64GB.

    Having a proper root around and play with it last night (I like it a lot, very very smooth, and haven't really bothered with the Android side yet) and was checking Windows version etc, only to discover the storage space tells me it's 32 GB. :confused:

    I am assuming that this is clearly being advertised wrongly with they I'd people won't complain, or is it possible they are claiming tbe 64 GB comes from a 50/50 split between Android and Windows? Ie I have 32 GB storage in Android, & 32 GB in Windows ?

    I have an email away to customer support, but wondering if any of you lot know of the top of your heads?

    Cheers guys.

    How can we find out for sure ?

    mine says windows has 36.51GB and 27.5 left
    android has 16 GB 12 available
    I right clicked the windows icon and selected disc management it gives a list of stuff ie recovery partition 5.7GB and another partition is 12.50 GB
    So im presuming it has 64 GB


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    And one more question about using this set-up over WiFi (I always try to use Ethernet or homeplugs for Kodi but may not be doable this time).

    Anyone used an MK808b over WiFi? Would an Amazon Fire TV Stick be any better for wireless performance?


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    enno99 wrote: »
    How can we find out for sure ?

    mine says windows has 36.51GB and 27.5 left
    android has 16 GB 12 available
    I right clicked the windows icon and selected disc management it gives a list of stuff ie recovery partition 5.7GB and another partition is 12.50 GB
    So im presuming it has 64 GB

    My box has the 64 GB version ticked, so looks like I definitely was sent the right one, I'm wondering if any one a bit more tech savvy than us knows how to get a definitive answer on this?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,988 ✭✭✭enno99


    I've got a spare MK808b which I'd like to set up in a spare room on a VGA monitor (if possible, otherwise I'd buy a 26" TV). Anyone done something similar?

    Two questions - can I use any HDMI to VGA adapter from eBay, and for sound, I'm thinking some type of wireless Bluetooth speaker could work?

    I would just use it for Kodi and control using Yatse

    Would something like this work

    http://www.cables.ie/audio-visual/video-digital/hdmi-vga-av-converter/1080p-hdmi-to-vga-converter-with-audio.html

    A bit pricey but maybe there is something along those lines cheaper ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,271 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    enno99 wrote: »
    Would something like this work

    http://www.cables.ie/audio-visual/video-digital/hdmi-vga-av-converter/1080p-hdmi-to-vga-converter-with-audio.html

    A bit pricey but maybe there is something along those lines cheaper ?

    I'm sure it would, although I'm looking for a 5€ solution rather than a 50€ one. It is just to have TV in a spare room for visitors or those rare occasions when I can't watch a match etc.

    I think I will sort it out but my problem will be the WiFi connection


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    Lads i got an mxpro box today and it won't play through the hdmi.i used the red yellow and white cables and it worked but that's not hdmi.
    I tried the hdmi on my pc monitor and it worked.
    Is it the tv?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,879 ✭✭✭Simi


    My box has the 64 GB version ticked, so looks like I definitely was sent the right one, I'm wondering if any one a bit more tech savvy than us knows how to get a definitive answer on this?

    Android & Windows storage space are mutually exclusive. If it's dual booting android & Windows, and you have 32gb in windows then yes it is 64gb overall.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    crazygeryy wrote: »
    Lads i got an mxpro box today and it won't play through the hdmi.i used the red yellow and white cables and it worked but that's not hdmi.
    I tried the hdmi on my pc monitor and it worked.
    Is it the tv?

    Probably, can you change the resolution to lower on the box and then try it on the TV ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    eamonnq wrote: »
    Probably, can you change the resolution to lower on the box and then try it on the TV ?

    I probably can yes.i haven't had enough time to fiddle with it yet. But surely if the tv has hdmi sockets it should work right?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 14,380 ✭✭✭✭Banjo String


    Simi wrote: »
    Android & Windows storage space are mutually exclusive. If it's dual booting android & Windows, and you have 32gb in windows then yes it is 64gb overall.

    ta simi.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    crazygeryy wrote: »
    I probably can yes.i haven't had enough time to fiddle with it yet. But surely if the tv has hdmi sockets it should work right?

    If the box was set to output 1080p and the TV could only handle 576 or 720, I think this might be where the problem is.

    I had something similar with an older Samsung TV, had to keep moving the box to a different TV to change the setting and then move it back.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭crazygeryy


    eamonnq wrote: »
    If the box was set to output 1080p and the TV could only handle 576 or 720, I think this might be where the problem is.

    I had something similar with an older Samsung TV, had to keep moving the box to a different TV to change the setting and then move it back.

    Thanks eamon.that's what I'm going to try today after work.


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