Xiaomi Box Android TV Box

[wrathofgod]

Hi pros,

My KODI does not show anything when I play any movies, can hear sounds but only got a black screen, any idea what's wrong?

And the gensis addon can't find any sources for GoT and several US TV dramas . . Is it possible that the KODI player up lorry liao?

 

[gregory_choo]

Hi pros,

My KODI does not show anything when I play any movies, can hear sounds but only got a black screen, any idea what's wrong?

And the gensis addon can't find any sources for GoT and several US TV dramas . . Is it possible that the KODI player up lorry liao?

This is a common problem for mibox. Go to system-video-settings level, set it to expert. Then system-video-acceleration, and disable all hardware decoding option.

Genesis is dead.

For US TV dramas, it is better not to use kodi. Use android app called terrariumTV.

download from http://terrariumtv.com/

 

[hummer]

Anyone knows if there is a way to get around the Youkuu blocking issue on this box? I just need Youku to work without the geo restrictions.

 

[gregory_choo]

Anyone knows if there is a way to get around the Youkuu blocking issue on this box? I just need Youku to work without the geo restrictions.

you can get to see the movies/dramas with using youku.

but if you just want to use youku and nothing else, pay $20 per month for a good china VPN and it can unblock for you.

 

[Afflict]

download the latest azdrama from

https://cthlo.github.io/cthlo-kodi-...-forked/plugin.video.azdrama-forked-1.1.5.zip

Have DL the file how do i proceed to input to kodi ?
As XM mini have no USB port.

Hope you can guide me along.
TIA

 

[ZeusTheMighty]

Over the years, there have been a few different versions of 4K Xiaomi TV box released -- which are:

(1) Amlogic S802 32bit A9 Quad Core 2G RAM 4GB Flash (HDMI 1.4, has OTG port + micro SD card slot)
(2) Amlogic S802 32bit A9 Quad core 1GB RAM 4GB eMMC Flash (HDMI 1.4, has OTG port + micro SD card slot)
(3) Amlogic S905 64bit A53 Quad Core 1GB RAM 4GB eMMC Flash (HDMI 2.0, no OTG port & no micro SD card slot)
(4) MediaTek MT8693 64bit A72(x2) + A53(x4) Hexa Core 2GB RAM 8GB eMMC 5.0 flash (HDMI 2.0, no OTG port & no SD card slot)

Above is as simple as I can summarise for the different models of 4K Xiaomi TV boxes released over the years.

(1), (2) & (3) are black colour; while (4) is white colour.

**
Version (1) is oldest model while version (4) is latest version of 4K Xiaomi TV box.

My 4K Xiaomi TV box is version (1). I successfully rooted it using KingRoot.

You can download KingRoot here:
https://kingroot.net/

If your 4K Xiaomi TV box is version (2), (3) or (4) -- I'm not sure if KingRoot can successfully root it or not.

Another rooting app that I heard last time -- which was also successful in rooting 4K Xiaomi TV box is 360 root:
http://root.360.cn/

**
My main purpose of rooting my 4K Xiaomi TV box is not to install Google Playstore -- but rather to:

- Remove bloatware
- Prevent unnecessary apps from auto start up (or auto restart in the background)
- Plus ability to run some apps that require root.

**
Except for version (4), the other 3 versions (1), (2) & (3) of 4K Xiaomi TV box ONLY has 4GB flash storage.

On my version (1) 4K Xiaomi TV box, the Xiaomi TV box firmware itself --- already used up HALF the 4GB flash storage !!

This means on my version (1) 4K Xiaomi TV box, the actual storage space available for me to install apps is just (4GB - 2GB) = 2GB ONLY !!

In order for Google Playstore to work, you'll also need to install Google Play Services.

Both Google Playstore + Google Play Services combined will used up at least 100+MB of storage space !!

Plus Google Playstore & Google Play Services will auto download/upgrade to new versions over time & each time they (auto) update -- will used up more & more storage space !!

Based on the above,
- Although I'm able to root my Xiaomi TV box -- I choose NOT to install Google Playstore & Google Play Services into my Xiaomi TV box.

**
I know, I know...

If no Google Playstore, how to install apps that we usually get from Google Playstore -- into the 4K Xiaomi TV box ??

For any app that we usually get from Google Playstore -- most likely we can get/download the app's APK file directly from this Website:
- http://www.apkmirror.com/

For any app from Google Playstore that I want to install into my 4K Xiaomi TV box:

- I just search & download the app's APK file from Web site 'apkmirror.com'
- I scan the APK file using Web site https://virustotal.com/ -- to make sure there's no virus in the APK file
- Then I copy the APK file into a thumb drive
- Connect the thumb drive to the 4K Xiaomi TV box & install the app

For most apps this is usually done just 1 time only.

Once most apps I need have been installed into my 4K Xiaomi TV box, I hardly need to go to back to 'apkmirror.com' -- unless I have to get a newer/updated version of an app.

I've used my rooted version (1) 4K Xiaomi TV box for 2+ years already -- without the need to install Google Playstore

Hope the above helps.

SO many versions of mibox how to check which version exactly?

 

[gregory_choo]

Have DL the file how do i proceed to input to kodi ?
As XM mini have no USB port.

Hope you can guide me along.
TIA

how did you install kodi in the first place?

 

[Afflict]

how did you install kodi in the first place?

Everything was install from the seller i got from.
Have not install anything myself at all.
Thus asking for guidance

 

[wrathofgod]

This is a common problem for mibox. Go to system-video-settings level, set it to expert. Then system-video-acceleration, and disable all hardware decoding option.

Genesis is dead.

For US TV dramas, it is better not to use kodi. Use android app called terrariumTV.

download from http://terrariumtv.com/

Thanks finally solve the black screen problem.

Will try out the link you recommend later at night

 

[ksapple]

hi can someone enlighten me about the OS that mibox 3 is using, from google i/o2016 mibox 3 is also releasing in the states with android 6.0 with build in chromecast function.
i like to know is this the same from china ver of mibox, since there specs is identical.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

hi can someone enlighten me about the OS that mibox 3 is using, from google i/o2016 mibox 3 is also releasing in the states with android 6.0 with build in chromecast function.
i like to know is this the same from china ver of mibox, since there specs is identical.

Where got identical.....the latest mibox 6th gen enhanced version is using MT8693 soc and the OS is MITV UI based on android 5.1. The "global" version announced recently is using S905x(refreshed version of the s905 chip) soc and the OS is Android tv based on marshmallow 6.0. The gpu is also different. One uses powervr the other uses mali.

 

[gregory_choo]

Where got identical.....the latest mibox 6th gen enhanced version is using MT8693 soc and the OS is MITV UI based on android 5.1. The "global" version announced recently is using S905x(refreshed version of the s905 chip) soc and the OS is Android tv based on marshmallow 6.0. The gpu is also different. One uses powervr the other uses mali.

google partners with xiaomi.

1st mibox officially sold outside china.


http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/18/1...st-Android-TV-partners-Xiaomi-Sony-Toshiba-4K

 

[guni_man]

Have not used the built-in media player for a while and realized it is missing.

Anyone knows where it went and how I can get it back? I am trying to play media files via my home network.

 

[gregory_choo]

Have not used the built-in media player for a while and realized it is missing.

Anyone knows where it went and how I can get it back? I am trying to play media files via my home network.

Only the shortcut is missing, the player still inside.

My recommendation is to install es file explorer. You can use it to manage your files, also can play media from the box or home network.

One way to get back the original player icon is to do a factory reset, but I don't recommend it.

 

[guni_man]

Thanks Greg. I will have no choice but to use ES File Explorer.

 

[seahmj]

Hi all... need help...
I have recently connected a Mibox to a samsung model BN86 Tv that comes with 1 HDMI input. But the TV shows "no signal" notification. I tested the mibox on sony bravia TV, out of 4 HDMI port only 2 port works.

My question is, how come like that and how do i make it work with the Samsung BN86 TV.

Hope someone can help me...

Sent from Samsung SM-N920I using GAGT

 

[Medicated Oil]

Hi all... need help...
I have recently connected a Mibox to a samsung model BN86 Tv that comes with 1 HDMI input. But the TV shows "no signal" notification. I tested the mibox on sony bravia TV, out of 4 HDMI port only 2 port works.

My question is, how come like that and how do i make it work with the Samsung BN86 TV.

Hope someone can help me...

Sent from Samsung SM-N920I using GAGT

Please try to connect with another HDMI cable.

 

[Zoetvbox]

Ur Samsung HDMI port working with other player eg DVD player.

Hi all... need help...
I have recently connected a Mibox to a samsung model BN86 Tv that comes with 1 HDMI input. But the TV shows "no signal" notification. I tested the mibox on sony bravia TV, out of 4 HDMI port only 2 port works.

My question is, how come like that and how do i make it work with the Samsung BN86 TV.

Hope someone can help me...

Sent from Samsung SM-N920I using GAGT

 

[mazdaRX]

What apps is available for watching the soccer channels such as BT sports, Fox and Skysports?? Currently the Livetv apps installed in my mi box 3 cant play..

 

[TimberWolfMk2]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask...
My mum has a Mibox that hasn't been working for awhile (prob 6mths or more), according to her, the apps no longer work. Is there any way to reinstall the apps or install new ones to get it working again?