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GBoxTv sales guy mentioned every 6mths to update the apps but no such support for "overseas" TV box. True?

If I buy the Xiaomi Andriod 6.0 TV Box, how to install or update the apps?

Appreciate advice from experts here.

not true, many tv box sales guy are similar to those in SLS.

xiaomi android tv box international version has built in playstore, you can install from playstore.

you can also download apk file from other site, save in thumb drive and install using thumbdrive.

now you can get xiaomi international version from qoo10. Price about $100.
 

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Gregory, thanks.

I enquired about V8 box and there is an annual subscription but GeekTv Box does not require annual subscription.

What and why is there this difference?

Is it correct that Xiaomi and GeekTv works similarly?
 

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Gregory, thanks.

I enquired about V8 box and there is an annual subscription but GeekTv Box does not require annual subscription.

What and why is there this difference?

Is it correct that Xiaomi and GeekTv works similarly?

Xiaomi has a lot of problems from what i heard. At first when you get, it's very good. But gradually after 2-3 months, will start having problems. They offer hardware warranty only

GeekTV on the other hand is a local product. There are people who used it for around 1 year and it's still going strong. Furthermore, they're offering 3 year warranty. [Software and hardware]

They do work similarly, every single android box does. But i would say the most important thing in the box is the software.
 

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GBoxTv sales guy mentioned every 6mths to update the apps but no such support for "overseas" TV box. True?

If I buy the Xiaomi Andriod 6.0 TV Box, how to install or update the apps?

Appreciate advice from experts here.

You can whatsapp your sales person. He can send you the apps in a apk file, if you're overseas.
 

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Xiaomi has a lot of problems from what i heard. At first when you get, it's very good. But gradually after 2-3 months, will start having problems. They offer hardware warranty only

GeekTV on the other hand is a local product. There are people who used it for around 1 year and it's still going strong. Furthermore, they're offering 3 year warranty. [Software and hardware]

They do work similarly, every single android box does. But i would say the most important thing in the box is the software.

You are a tv box seller. However, from the post written so far, I found that you actually don't quite understand what is an android tv box. I suggest you read up more so that your customer can seek support from you if they encounter problem.
 

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Xiaomi has a lot of problems from what i heard. At first when you get, it's very good. But gradually after 2-3 months, will start having problems. They offer hardware warranty only

GeekTV on the other hand is a local product. There are people who used it for around 1 year and it's still going strong. Furthermore, they're offering 3 year warranty. [Software and hardware]

They do work similarly, every single android box does. But i would say the most important thing in the box is the software.

any apps to subscribe which can watch HK TVB ?
Lastime I paid for Season IPTV which is very very good.
Now don't know where to pay money.
 

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any apps to subscribe which can watch HK TVB ?
Lastime I paid for Season IPTV which is very very good.
Now don't know where to pay money.

Kakoze Drama is quite good, just that you need a good internet connection and it is down everyday from 8.30 to 10.30pm for maintenance.

Kodi is the one i would recommend
 

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Hi,

I just purchased the white mi box. But the Tv got mo image when i powered up. Is there a way to set up?

Nvm..just found out is the HDMI cable cui
 
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Anyone purchased the MiBox from Taobao? Is it the same as the US/International version or a crippled version? Specs/Storage seems different.
 

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Just got a 3rd gen mi box.
Any one can help jail breaking it?
Will to pay a token for the service.
Contact 96454418 if you're free...
Thx in advance
Need to watch YouTube n movies...
 

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where to buy Xiaomi Andriod 6.0 TV Box International Black ?

Found on geekbuying
 
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Any tips of getting mibox 3 into recovery? I press ok + back button and power on over hundreds times.. Only 2 times success.... Need downgrade firmware
 

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Anyone knows what apps to watch china channels and china shows?

Want to set up for my parents but can't seem to find anything that streams decently.

YoukuTV like totally doesn't even load
 

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Anyone knows what apps to watch china channels and china shows?

Want to set up for my parents but can't seem to find anything that streams decently.

YoukuTV like totally doesn't even load

Ya i experience this too even youku load, the speed is slow and keep buffering.

I use Bee App, Qstation, Moli to stream chinese and HK drama (use Bee App) to stream now.
 

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Kakoze Drama is quite good, just that you need a good internet connection and it is down everyday from 8.30 to 10.30pm for maintenance.

Kodi is the one i would recommend

I use Bee app to watch HK drama and it got canto and chinese version.
 

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Eh, I installed app like maplewood and so on, the screen is default to portrait? Top is left of TV and bottom is the right side. Have to turn my head. how to set it to landscape?

Also, where can set the DNS ah?

I'm using Mibox 6th gen (android 6.0).
 
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Eh, I installed app like maplewood and so on, the screen is default to portrait? Top is left of TV and bottom is the right side. Have to turn my head. how to set it to landscape?

Also, where can set the DNS ah?

I'm using Mibox 6th gen (android 6.0).

install "set orientation" from playstore.
 
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