Xiaomi Box Android TV Box

[gregory_choo]

Oh ok that's sounds good. Will go check that thread as well. Bro you got mibox ?

No.

My minimum requirements for TV box are:
- Dualcore or better
- at least 2 USB ports.
- One SDcard slot.
- 8GB nand/emmc.
- wireless or wired LAN. Better if have both
- Rooted or easy to root

Xiaomi 1s is out, doesn't meet most of the requirements, the latest enhanced version is much better, but still a bit short.

Your other choices - CS918 and the Mini X8H are OK for me.

 

[whoooo]

Oh ok that's sounds good. Will go check that thread as well. Bro you got mibox ?

HD600aii very good for money. Mibox more suited for pp to buy and play as interface itself is abit overwhelming for beginner

 

[Kahlan]

No.

My minimum requirements for TV box are:
- Dualcore or better
- at least 2 USB ports.
- One SDcard slot.
- 8GB nand/emmc.
- wireless or wired LAN. Better if have both
- Rooted or easy to root

Xiaomi 1s is out, doesn't meet most of the requirements, the latest enhanced version is much better, but still a bit short.

Your other choices - CS918 and the Mini X8H are OK for me.

ya perhaps that's why i only did research on CS918 and Mini x series. I did not really looked at mibox until my colleague asked me if i want to order...


Thanks so much for your help

So which TV box do you have?

 

[Kahlan]

HD600aii very good for money. Mibox more suited for pp to buy and play as interface itself is abit overwhelming for beginner

ok let me take a look at HD600aii. Too many tv boxes. Too many choices..

Lucky got many bros (you and gregory) here very expert can help. Thanks so much.

 

[janidoods]

1more thing, can i install apps from google playstore for this box if i buy it? Or videos from my android phone can be connected to my tv thru this box too?

Not sure why my previous post did not show up here..anyway, saw at mr.ali page they are selling xiaomi box V3 with $90 top up to watch astro n a few chnnls.. does it really works?

 

[spectral]

anybody tried using mibox 3 icntv successfully with viewqwest freedom vpn?

 

[wint3rz]

Hey all, i'm looking at getting an android tv box for my slightly old but hd ready tv, cos i can't seem to watch normal free to air tv (extremely rusted tv point, no idea how to fix it).

Seen quite a bit of good and bad comments on the XM Tv box on Qoo10 but wondering if anyone who got it fairly recently has anything good/bad to share? e.g. on the free or 'free' premium channels streaming or viewing feedback.

TIA.

 

[tckrto]

anybody tried using mibox 3 icntv successfully with viewqwest freedom vpn?

I just now try using flyvpn super laggy... then after disconnected flyvpn can run iCNTV liao. Donno if I have found the loophole or iCNTV still fixing their geolock. Anybody got their mibox geolock can confirm?

 

[bigbob]

I just now try using flyvpn super laggy... then after disconnected flyvpn can run iCNTV liao. Donno if I have found the loophole or iCNTV still fixing their geolock. Anybody got their mibox geolock can confirm?

mine is still locked. mibox 1s. all cdn cant warch.can teach how to apply flyvpn trail and set it up on my box? i help u test if its a loophole.

 

[bigbob]

I just now try using flyvpn super laggy... then after disconnected flyvpn can run iCNTV liao. Donno if I have found the loophole or iCNTV still fixing their geolock. Anybody got their mibox geolock can confirm?

paiseh. double post

 

[tckrto]

mine is still locked. mibox 1s. all cdn cant warch.can teach how to apply flyvpn trail and set it up on my box? i help u test if its a loophole.

http://asiavpn.blogspot.sg/2014/04/configure-vpn-on-xiaomi-boxsmart-tv.html?m=1

I follow the above blogspot wan.

 

[smc666]

xiaomi tvbox 2 issue

anybody know how to do recovery mode on the box ?
my set cant detect at all..on wifi and direct ..
pls help...?

 

[The Big Bang Theory]

if let say i hoot from taobao original box, will i encounter any problem when plug n play here? e.g lags/longer buffer time etc? do i need to 'jailbreak' as some of you mentioned?

 

[matdrc]

What firmware?

Hi guys,

Bought the earlier groupon xiaomi few months ago.
Today I saw they were selling it again.
This time round was jailbroken (or rooted for Android I guess) and preloaded with English UI.

The one I bought was not jailbroken and came with the default Chinese UI.

Anyone knows where I can find this english UI firmware?

Thanks

 

[Kahlan]

HD600aii very good for money. Mibox more suited for pp to buy and play as interface itself is abit overwhelming for beginner

bro, can i check what's the difference, Mibox is also android os? won't it be the same? Does Himedia hd600a have preloaded apks that can be plugged in and play and is then more suited to non-techie ppl?

I know some set up is not that easy to configure eg xbmc. I tried on my tablet. managed to get some channels but still takes time and not that easy.

 

[gregory_choo]

bro, can i check what's the difference, Mibox is also android os? won't it be the same? Does Himedia hd600a have preloaded apks that can be plugged in and play and is then more suited to non-techie ppl?

I know some set up is not that easy to configure eg xbmc. I tried on my tablet. managed to get some channels but still takes time and not that easy.

Himedia has a few preloaded apks.

It is very easy to install additional apks even for non-techie. Basically just need plug in a thumbdrive with the apks, the box will automatically prompt you for the next action.

Mi-box is designed to be plug and play, it comes with a few apks and it is OK if the apks meet you needs. It is harder for non-techie to modify the box.

XBMC is a different story. Even some techie find it hard to configure and use. Its UIs are quite difference and takes some time to learn.

 

[Kahlan]

Himedia has a few preloaded apks.

It is very easy to install additional apks even for non-techie. Basically just need plug in a thumbdrive with the apks, the box will automatically prompt you for the next action.

Mi-box is designed to be plug and play, it comes with a few apks and it is OK if the apks meet you needs. It is harder for non-techie to modify the box.

XBMC is a different story. Even some techie find it hard to configure and use. Its UIs are quite difference and takes some time to learn.

Bro Greg, wouldn't this also be true for mibox ? I'm not partial to buying either one, since both pricing and specs of these 2 boxes the same. So I'm curious why hd600a is better choice.

 

[bigbob]

http://asiavpn.blogspot.sg/2014/04/configure-vpn-on-xiaomi-boxsmart-tv.html?m=1

I follow the above blogspot wan.

I tried to follow the instructions but got stuck at the server address. Couldn't find a valid one to connect to. Which address u use for china server? The password and id is the 2 posted on the website right?

Edit. I manage to connect to one server but 认证 fails. Need to change other settings on mibox after connecting to the vpn?

 

[galliano]

Anybody kind enough to provide instructions/links to rooting the latest 3rd gen MiBox?
Basically allow the box to run a clean android OS with Playstore

Greatly appreciated.

 

[gregory_choo]

Anybody kind enough to provide instructions/links to rooting the latest 3rd gen MiBox?
Basically allow the box to run a clean android OS with Playstore

Greatly appreciated.

instructions here:

第二代小米盒子增强版ROOT工具_小米盒子论坛

tools from here:

百度云 请输入提取密码 password: l7v7

Please note that I never try it myself, I am just a postman.