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3GB/32GB Android box Amlogic S912 Octacore -€40

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  • #152
    clemop
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭clemop


    batistuta9 wrote: »
    Is there a splash screen at startup with a name on any of your boxes?

    The stock image started up with a H96 pro+ image in gold and then switched to an MBOX logo


  • #153
    babybuilder
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,099 ✭✭✭babybuilder


    clemop wrote: »
    Will do when I get home from work. Only other thing to note this that the stock rom has malware on it - I think the application is called wireless update - and it’ll screw up the stock rom. You can just delete it if you haven’t run it yet but advisable to run malware bytes anyway.

    Got mine today. Got hit with revenue. Great machine though. Just curious how to delete wireless update? And how do you run malware bytes? Any help appreciated.


  • #154
    crasy dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    babybuilder wrote: »
    Got mine today. Got hit with revenue. Great machine though. Just curious how to delete wireless update? And how do you run malware bytes? Any help appreciated.

    Just go to settings then apps installed look for the wireless update click and uninstall it.

    You can download malware bytes off the play store.
    Download it and run and see how it gets on.


  • #155
    pugleon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭pugleon


    Guessing deals gone on both sites. Anyone else seeing them as 60/70 usd now?


  • #156
    pugleon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭pugleon


    Not feeling it at 60 tbh oh well


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  • #157
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    pugleon wrote: »
    Not feeling it at 60 tbh oh well

    With a chance of 80+ if/when customs/an post get you

    At that price you may as well get ripped off by the many many sellers in Ireland, then youll have it in days


  • #158
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,373 ✭✭✭Invincible


    jeffk wrote: »
    With a chance of 80+ if/when customs/an post get you

    At that price you may as well get ripped off by the many many sellers in Ireland, then youll have it in days

    If you're worried about customs, you're better get it here

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B06ZZJ4HFP/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1507288451&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=H96+pro+plus&dpPl=1&dpID=51afg7BB%2BlL&ref=plSrch


  • #159
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Invincible wrote: »
    If you're worried about customs, you're better get it here

    [url][/url]

    Ah Id have loved one at 40 or so, have good one in sitting room and old sitting room in my room as media player, crap box wired or not still buffers etc. Was basically get cheap and sure if its crap its only cheap

    Looked on adverts, cost about 20 more than Amazon


  • #160
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,373 ✭✭✭Invincible


    jeffk wrote: »
    Ah Id have loved one at 40 or so, have good one in sitting room and old sitting room in my room as media player, crap box wired or not still buffers etc. Was basically get cheap and sure if its crap its only cheap

    Looked on adverts, cost about 20 more than Amazon

    Peace of mind with Amazon, if you want/need to return it.


  • #161
    jeffk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,847 ✭✭✭jeffk


    Invincible wrote: »
    Peace of mind with Amazon, if you want/need to return it.

    Or go Paypal on adverts.

    But either way getting into silly money for something that was 40 if no customs :(


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  • #162
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    With great help by Clemop (thanks man!) I managed to change the OS on my H96 Pro+ to Android, and what can i say ...WOW!!

    It's now identical to my Nvidia Shield and the speed, slickness and performance of this little beauty now for €40 is just mind boggling.

    My dislike for the stock Launcher took the goodness out of it when I first got it, but it's like I've a new box now.

    I've had many boxes and systems throughout the past few years and I very rarely rave about anything, but this Android Box is the real deal lads and I wouldn't recommend unless 100% sure.
    Even at the current price of around $65 it's gonna be worth it.

    I've thrown everything at it and it doesn't break a sweat.
    And for IPTV it's outperforming boxes that are triple the price.

    So all good. :)


  • #163
    crasy dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    With great help by Clemop (thanks man!) I managed to change the OS on my H96 Pro+ to Android, and what can i say ...WOW!!

    It's now identical to my Nvidia Shield and the speed, slickness and performance of this little beauty now for €40 is just mind boggling.

    My dislike for the stock Launcher took the goodness out of it when I first got it, but it's like I've a new box now.

    If had many boxes and systems throughout the past few years and I very rarely rave about anything, but this Android Box is the real deal lads and I wouldn't recommend unless 100% sure.
    Even at the current price of around $65 it's gonna be worth it.

    I've thrown everything at it and it doesn't break a sweat.

    So all good. :)

    Any chance you could pm and help me do the same if you don't mind cheers


  • #164
    Tzardine
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,884 ✭✭✭Tzardine


    crasy dash wrote: »
    Any chance you could pm and help me do the same if you don't mind cheers

    Me too :) Would be greatly appreciated.


  • #165
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    No problem lads...PM on the way


  • #166
    .nosferatu.
    Registered Users Posts: 37 ✭.nosferatu.


    Tzardine wrote: »
    Me too :) Would be greatly appreciated.

    Me three. Thanks!


  • #167
    Charlie19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,787 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    I'm using this box for just mobdro, terrarium, YouTube and netflix.

    Would appreciate any tips on improving it.

    It's running Android 7.2.2


  • #168
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,828 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    No problem lads...PM on the way

    Could I get sale plz? Appreciated.


  • #169
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,588 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Im waiting on my box to arrive so any help appreciated if you wouldnt mind PM me as well.
    Cheers


  • #170
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    OK lads and lassies I've PM instructions.

    Not the easiest thing to type up on a phone, so hopefully all is clear.


  • #171
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,588 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    OK lads and lassies I've PM instructions.

    Not the easiest thing to type up on a phone, so hopefully all is clear.

    Much thanks :)


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  • #172
    Charlie19
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,787 ✭✭✭✭Charlie19


    Thanks. I'll have a look into that during the week after I get the cable.


  • #173
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    It's down to personal preference I suppose, but the new ROM really elevates the experience and slickness of the box for me, and at no expense to performance (well none found so far)

    Here what it's like....

    https://youtu.be/NhdQltHVSGo


  • #174
    Kenny Powers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 984 ✭✭✭Kenny Powers


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    OK lads and lassies I've PM instructions.

    Not the easiest thing to type up on a phone, so hopefully all is clear.

    Hi can you send on to me as well please.

    Thanks,

    Does Netflix Android TV app work on this?


  • #175
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    Kenny Powers wrote: »
    Hi can you send on to me as well please.

    Thanks,

    Does Netflix Android TV app work on this?

    Kenny,
    The guide for the ROM specifically says it does.
    I've not tried it mind, but would be very surprised if it did not.

    PM sent


  • #176
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    Kenny Powers wrote: »
    Hi can you send on to me as well please.

    Thanks,

    Does Netflix Android TV app work on this?

    You won't get 4k Netflix anyway. Possibly not HD or 5.1 audio either


  • #177
    crasy dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Have it installed now much slicker looking than the stock rom thanks tinder installed via SD card do I didn't need the usb cable.

    Takes about 20min and that's including downloading the file and installing it.


  • #178
    flutered
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,702 ✭✭✭flutered


    halkar wrote: »
    They will ask for the invoice. I think they scan the packages and guess what is in it. Got caught for a phone. I had to send them the invoice and they calculated the tax.
    make two payments via paypal, this i done before, when asked for recipt i gave them a recipt, happy days


  • #179
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 909 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    Tzardine wrote: »
    Me too :) Would be greatly appreciated.

    Me three buddy :D


  • #180
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    crasy dash wrote: »
    Have it installed now much slicker looking than the stock rom thanks tinder installed via SD card do I didn't need the usb cable.

    Takes about 20min and that's including downloading the file and installing it.

    Good stuff.

    Send us a quick guide how to do it via SD please - for future reference.

    Ta


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  • #181
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭BigCon


    Can I get the PM too? Cheers!


  • #182
    Donal94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 223 ✭✭Donal94


    Could I get a pm too please


  • #183
    slaphead45
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭slaphead45


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    OK lads and lassies I've PM instructions.

    Not the easiest thing to type up on a phone, so hopefully all is clear.

    Could I get PM too please?

    Mine is coming Monday, once I hand over an extra 19.20 to my postman. Still seems a good price especially if it can have same UI as my shield.


  • #184
    crasy dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    Good stuff.

    Send us a quick guide how to do it via SD please - for future reference.

    Ta

    Sent you a pm


  • #185
    crasy dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Just wondering if i am allowed to start a thread on how to update the firmware on this.
    Can one of the mods pm me or answer this before i start a thread in the Android forum?

    Would just save a lot of time people looking for pms etc


  • #186
    Tinder Surprise
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,466 ✭✭✭Tinder Surprise


    crasy dash wrote: »
    Just wondering if i am allowed to start a thread on how to update the firmware on this.
    Can one of the mods pm me or answer this before i start a thread in the Android forum?

    Would just save a lot of time people looking for pms etc


    Good idea!

    I've PM all the requests for instructions, but maybe your guide will be easier for some as it doesn't require a usbA to usbA cable, and can be achieved via SD card.

    So with a bit of luck the thread will be allowed and folk will have two options.


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  • #187
    Walter White
    Registered Users Posts: 113 ✭✭Walter White


    Tinder Surprise wrote: »
    Good idea!

    I've PM all the requests for instructions, but maybe your guide will be easier for some as it doesn't require a usbA to usbA cable, and can be achieved via SD card.

    So with a bit of luck the thread will be allowed and folk will have two options.

    Received mine yesterday, would also appreciate instructions on new Rom, if you could PM thanks.


  • #188
    slaphead45
    Registered Users Posts: 17 ✭slaphead45


    crasy dash wrote: »
    Have it installed now much slicker looking than the stock rom thanks tinder installed via SD card do I didn't need the usb cable.

    Takes about 20min and that's including downloading the file and installing it.

    In case the instruction thread is not allowed, could you add me to the list for a PM for instructions using SD card, just so I have both please?


  • #189
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,354 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    Updating firmware is not against the rules. Just dont talk about the certain apps. Open a new thread in Android forum.


  • #190
    noidea17
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭noidea17


    Received mine too - PM please.

    Thanks very much


  • #191
    dahat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,828 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    SD card would be alot handier for me also tbh.


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  • #192
    seanin4711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Will it be obsolete when android moves on?
    Like it was with mx3 4k boxes.
    No update after 4.4.2 do couldn't avail of kodi 17.
    Zero support online.
    Very frustrated with it.
    Use it now for streaming android apps.


  • #193
    seanin4711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Why would customs want to cull this box?


  • #194
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    Will it be obsolete when android moves on?
    Like it was with mx3 4k boxes.
    No update after 4.4.2 do couldn't avail of kodi 17.
    Zero support online.
    Very frustrated with it.
    Use it now for streaming android apps.

    That's all android devices. Even the very expensive Nexus / Pixel phones only receive updates for a certain period of time.


  • #195
    clemop
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭clemop


    Lots of roms available for this box at freaktab.com. I initially tried to update the rom via sdcard but wiped the bootloader because I hadn't read the instructions properly as usual. I've used USB burning tool since then and had no issues.
    So far I've tried :
    Android TV 7.12 = pretty slick but not nuts about the interface, especially the settings
    Generic Android 7.1.2 = meh
    Dual boot Libreelec from the SDCard = fine if you just want kodi but the lack of repo for the OS is a dealbreaker
    Android TV 6.x based on MIBox = my favorite rom so far, slicker interface, rooted, built in file server

    And after all that I've decided to stick to a raspberry pi3 running OSMC


  • #196
    Invincible
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,373 ✭✭✭Invincible


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    Will it be obsolete when android moves on?
    Like it was with mx3 4k boxes.
    No update after 4.4.2 do couldn't avail of kodi 17.
    Zero support online.
    Very frustrated with it.
    Use it now for streaming android apps.

    Put Mygica from playstore on it, have MXIII running it with latest codecs.


  • #197
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,071 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    seanin4711 wrote: »
    Why would customs want to cull this box?
    They wouldn’t. My reference earlier to the ‘custom cull’ was just to let people know that they were exposed to the potential of import duty at this price point. That said, I’m sure the guys down there are not thick; size and weight of these boxes are all in and around the same so they’d be easily spotted. That said, I did say there is massive volume coming in from Asia so it’s only a small minority that’ll be nabbed.

    Tinder, fair play on all the PMs. You should just start a thread as previously suggested in the AF detailing the ROM install. :)


  • #198
    crasy dash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,612 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Link to the guide i started in the Android Forum
    Everyone should find what the information they need in it:o

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=104905655#post104905655


  • #199
    seanin4711
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,175 ✭✭✭seanin4711


    Invincible wrote: »
    Put Mygica from playstore on it, have MXIII running it with latest codecs.

    android firmware is really where i have the issue.
    cannot upgrade from 4.4.2 peeing me off no end!


  • #200
    wiz569
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,707 ✭✭✭wiz569


    clemop wrote: »
    Lots of roms available for this box at freaktab.com. I initially tried to update the rom via sdcard but wiped the bootloader because I hadn't read the instructions properly as usual. I've used USB burning tool since then and had no issues.
    So far I've tried :
    Android TV 7.12 = pretty slick but not nuts about the interface, especially the settings
    Generic Android 7.1.2 = meh
    Dual boot Libreelec from the SDCard = fine if you just want kodi but the lack of repo for the OS is a dealbreaker
    Android TV 6.x based on MIBox = my favorite rom so far, slicker interface, rooted, built in file server

    And after all that I've decided to stick to a raspberry pi3 running OSMC

    If your selling it can I have first refusal m8?


  • #201
    adr_sullivan
    Registered Users Posts: 157 ✭✭adr_sullivan


    clemop wrote: »
    Lots of roms available for this box at freaktab.com. I initially tried to update the rom via sdcard but wiped the bootloader because I hadn't read the instructions properly as usual. I've used USB burning tool since then and had no issues.
    So far I've tried :
    Android TV 7.12 = pretty slick but not nuts about the interface, especially the settings
    Generic Android 7.1.2 = meh
    Dual boot Libreelec from the SDCard = fine if you just want kodi but the lack of repo for the OS is a dealbreaker
    Android TV 6.x based on MIBox = my favorite rom so far, slicker interface, rooted, built in file server

    And after all that I've decided to stick to a raspberry pi3 running OSMC

    can you point me towards where you got the files for the Android TV 6 rom. i try and get everything rooted if at all possible.

    thanks,


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