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I have problems with M8 Amlogic tvbox recently bought from Geekbuying (and so far no response to emails requesting support - not good)
The unit looks well build and basic performance, speed, display etc is OK. I've flashed the latest firmware (quite easy). But, big but...
UK TV streaming doesn't work properly:
BBCi player app: sound, but no video (black screen)
4od app: plays downloaded videos, but streaming live content gets "can't play this video" error message
Eurosport player app: live content gets "can't play this video" error message
Can anyone shed a little light into what is wrong here please ??
is there a missing codec? or a missing app ?
thanks, I'd love to fix this - then the M8 will be a great performer - at the moment its pretty crap.
Not much of a response....
Apirl said:
Sorry for your problems.But it seems these days are Chinese Dangon Boat Festival,maybe they have a several days holiday.So you can contact them frequently.
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Response received from Geekbuying was basically,
"sorry you're having problems, there is nothing we can do, if the factory produce an update to flash we'll put it on the blog"
the request for return and refund for something not fit for purpose was ignored.
Here is one who won't be trading with Geekbuying again.
Apirl said:
Hello guy,how is your M8 now?
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Hi,
Still the same, trying updated flash rom, but so far no improvement.
Happy to stick with it if the help is found to resolve the problem, I'm sure I'm not the only one having problems playing streaming video.
is this the square box? OTT TV BOX Model M8?
zmalach said:
is this the square box? OTT TV BOX Model M8?
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yes it is
gmincca said:
yes it is
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Did you get anywhere with this? I have the same problem...
Try to install the update or re-install the ROM. I never has these problems before
Hi Sorry to hear your having problems
I have just bought the same OTT 4K TV BOX, Quad core, 2GB ram 8GB internal from amazon listed as fully loaded and rooted.
I can only speak for my box purchased sept 2014 and so far it works flawlessly... if you want UK live channels (i'm in uk anyway) google
for Mobdro.apk and install it to the device it works and stream a multitude of channels including all uk channels.
The included XBMC 13.1 works well and is preinstalled with all the popular video addons which auto update to fix dead links and non working
streams and 80% stream very well, yes some links are dead but thats the nature of the 3rd party apps put on these devices, the manufacture
and seller has NO control over these links etc.
I have taught myself how to completely reinstall the devices firmware and do a reinstall of apps and even the XBMC custom setup and again the
box works perfectly. To backup XBMC use USB SD Card pluggin 1.1.6 it's by far the quickest and best option to avoid problems.
My box has a startup logo saying Droidplayer.co.uk if yours is the same google them, go to their website where you can download the
DP app v2.1, put this on the device, uninstall XBMC and reinstall it via the app which will also redo the custom addons (big download though)
Early days for me but so far so good, box is well made with slightly skittish software here and there due to the 3rd party apps etc.
Provided remote is rubbish so have ordered a 3 in 1 air mouse keyboard remote.
Not much progress
Shalesy said:
Did you get anywhere with this? I have the same problem...
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Hi,
Not much progress really, I've flashed various upgrades (now on 7/22 firmware) with a little improvement; 1024p HD now works for playing videos (best with MXplayer so far) and BBCi player now works in HD, but no progress with Eurosport Player which refuses to play the live streaming data "cannot play this video" - yet it will play the videos from previous days. I guess either Eurosport use a different format for the live stream and the M8 is missing either a codec or some DRM data.
It is such a shame because my main use for a tv box is Eurosport player, then video quality overall is the best of any Android TV boxes I've tried, but the others all worked with Eurosport !
Does anyone have any clues ??
gmincca said:
Hi,
Not much progress really, I've flashed various upgrades (now on 7/22 firmware) with a little improvement; 1024p HD now works for playing videos (best with MXplayer so far) and BBCi player now works in HD, but no progress with Eurosport Player which refuses to play the live streaming data "cannot play this video" - yet it will play the videos from previous days. I guess either Eurosport use a different format for the live stream and the M8 is missing either a codec or some DRM data.
It is such a shame because my main use for a tv box is Eurosport player, then video quality overall is the best of any Android TV boxes I've tried, but the others all worked with Eurosport !
Does anyone have any clues ??
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I hope you've managed to get this sorted by now. But I just got mine and had the exact same problem as you did. Reading this thread, and the response from @leezaal got me thinking about using the stuff from droidplayer.co.uk and sticking it on my box. So I tried it, and it works like a charm. Here's the link to get it working for anyone who's looking at this:
http://www.droidplayer.co.uk/blog/?p=351
So all in all, follow that link and you should be sorted, thanks to @leezaal and the fully loaded XBMC from that website is very useful.
Hi Willmott1992 and thanks for your offer of help, but it didn't.
I have lots more in XBMC (I guess this is "video underground"), but my subscribed Eurosport Player still won't / can't play live video stream and the problem only seems to exist with the M8 box.
Does anyone know what codecs / DRM files are required to enable the Eurosport Player app to function ?
Vega S89 wont play live stream on Eurosport player to. Subscription is ok, it works on other devices (Galaxy Tab p7500 with4.4.4, P6 and Xperia L.
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Why not ??
X1iGGVV said:
Vega S89 wont play live stream on Eurosport player to. Subscription is ok, it works on other devices (Galaxy Tab p7500 with4.4.4, P6 and Xperia L.
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Hi X1iGGVV,
Thank you for your response.
Do you (or anyone else) know why Eurosport Player won't play ?? This is what I'm trying to find out and hopefully find a fix.
I contacted Eurosport technical support and their reply was (as expected) 'Android TV box is not supported, only phone and tablet' - loosely translated as we don't want to know - funny because it works on my old Justop Droibox Lite tv box. Sadly they wouldn't answer the question what codecs are required for it to work.
If Eurosport player works on most android devices (including TV boxes) then it ought to work on a high spec. unit like the M8 ??
Hi!
I have try to get some help from Huawei P7 community, and instructions about to get colection of missing Codecs. It is about streaming codecs and compatibility with Mali-450 GP. P7 have the same graphics and there is a product that is made for Europian countrys. Hope to get some respons from the owners or developers for P7, just for the reason that is wrighte HW and tha I know that Eurosport Player working on P7. Specific Codecs have to be coped in the Vega box and in the directories that Eurosport Player looks for the codesc. I know tha this is a way looking backwords for Vega development just for that fokus is on 4K videos playing a lokal and not sreaming. I´ll not give upp, it will works!
On the other side I can undersend Eurosport Player support team that no help leaks from the team about hardware that is not fully compatible (codecs include) with europian market. It is not Eurosport team that have to fix it. It.s a developers of HW that have not think about something that is far away from China , Eurosport Player works from Europian IP networks and it is not posible for China developers to check upp every single app.
Best regards from Sweden
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Hy everyone!
I have a same problem. I have MK808B and the Eurosport Player app doesn't work. It just loading and loading the strem or video but it never ended. Have somebody a solution? I'm very sad because I bought MK808B for Eurosport Player...:crying:
Euro works on torrent stream and kodi if your struggling through the box - I've got the m8s its OK 4k OTT TV box only get 40mbs on a 100mbs line disappointing
Little back up about or ROMs or even twrp recovery #averageexperience
I am chasing around looking for roms for mine...
I am just downing latest firmware
http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/down...kat-4-4-2-stock-firmware-for-m8-tv-box-2.html
least I am led to believe is the latest be my guest to correct me...
I have never had a problem yet and I use the latest kodi isanguard and the hushmar repo to install everything...
I only use my box for kodi so its set up to auto boot kodi with xbmc launcher apk, I also have kore apk installed on my htc one to remotely use kodi its pretty cool....
Which add-ons are you trying to us for LIVE TV watching ? Filmon is always a valuable source.
I use TR Installer in kodi and use the community builds. They are stacked!!
Jalfrezi said:
Euro works on torrent stream and kodi if your struggling through the box - I've got the m8s its OK 4k OTT TV box only get 40mbs on a 100mbs line disappointing
Little back up about or ROMs or even twrp recovery #averageexperience
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if using torrent use a vpn
or I strongly recommend you stay away from torrents.
Hi!
Anybody has problem with HBO GO stream? After the latest update of HBO Go, it is working on lollipop but it doesnt change to high resolution. Its running maybe 480p,but my internet connection is far better,120mbit. Its working good on my LG G2 phone ( streaming 1080p ) but not on shield.
I live in Hungary but I think the base of the system is the same worldwide.
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Hi!
Anybody has problem with HBO GO stream? After the latest update of HBO Go, it is working on lollipop but it doesnt change to high resolution. Its running maybe 480p,but my internet connection is far better,120mbit. Its working good on my LG G2 phone ( streaming 1080p ) but not on shield.
I live in Hungary but I think the base of the system is the same worldwide.
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I cant even log into the HBO GO site keeps getting error...I can log into my samsung 5 fine
I also had logging problem, but after a few try it worked. Maybe you already logged in 4 different device and 1 need to be removed to register the tablet.
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Hello to all,
i would like to know if Chromecast works well on the Galaxy S6 with:
1) ScreenMirroring ?
2) 1080p 60fps made with the phone (smooth playback on TV) ?
3) 4K made with the phone (smooth playback on TV) ?
I really would like to buy this phone and because of the missing MHL port i want to know if it works fine with the above mentioned points.
Thanks a lot
RubenMMS2
Someone with the S6 and Chromecast that could gave this info?
thanks and best regards
RubenMMS2
sgs4 experience
i'm still waiting for the s6 but i have a s4 and a chromecast dongle
when samsung didnt changed anything i'm afraid the default "screen mirroring" function will not find your chromecast
it is only supported by samsung tv/dvd/etc..
you can add a AllShare Cast hub because as far i know this is the only supported receiver
BUT you can allways use the chromecast app to mirror your screen wich works quite well with most things
1080p is ok but i suppose 4K will not work well...
I'm afraid that clonednull is right. I have an S6 and a chromecast and it doesn't find it when using the built in screen mirroring. You have to use the Chromecast app to initiate it.
I had no idea this would be a thing. It used to worked with Nexus 5.
Could this be a Google issue and not Samsung?
The s6 is not on the list of supported devices at the moment. One can hope.
https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/6059461
It is working quite well. I bought one for my partner which works with my S6
You have to use the Chromecast app, but Screenmirroring is supported, as are some of the basic apps like Youtube.
But of course the quality is not as good as it would have been using an MHL-Adapter( if that was possible).
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It is working quite well. I bought one for my partner which works with my S6
You have to use the Chromecast app, but Screenmirroring is supported, as are some of the basic apps like Youtube.
But of course the quality is not as good as it would have been using an MHL-Adapter( if that was possible).
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It's working for me on the s6. I didn't watch a whole movie, but I got it to connect with Amazon instant video with screen mirroring. When you first turn on Chromecast in the upper left there is a menu that says "devices." In that menu you will find screen mirroring. It says it's a beta version.
There are already 2 things about this phone that Irk me.. Both being chromecast compatibility and MHL. I hope these issues can get worked out ASAP. dont know why samsung could not make the device at least MHL compatible...
Hi I setup my nexus player and installed Kodi with all the addons and it works like a charm since it came out. Recently I added a shared folder on my windows laptop to access it over Kodi and stream movies/shows on my nexus player. Its over wifi most of them work fine but I tried to play a mkv 1080p movie (10Gb) and it buffers every minute. Tried everything editing buffer size all the tips on this forum but nothing helped. Just for comparison I tried it with my Ipad Air 2 jailbroken with Kodi over same network and the file plays fine not buffering at all. So now Im wondering if Im doing something wrong? on the nexus player? I guess the wifi network is strong since it plays fine on the ipad. Every suggestion is appreciated .Thank you
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Hi I setup my nexus player and installed Kodi with all the addons and it works like a charm since it came out. Recently I added a shared folder on my windows laptop to access it over Kodi and stream movies/shows on my nexus player. Its over wifi most of them work fine but I tried to play a mkv 1080p movie (10Gb) and it buffers every minute. Tried everything editing buffer size all the tips on this forum but nothing helped. Just for comparison I tried it with my Ipad Air 2 jailbroken with Kodi over same network and the file plays fine not buffering at all. So now Im wondering if Im doing something wrong? on the nexus player? I guess the wifi network is strong since it plays fine on the ipad. Every suggestion is appreciated .Thank you
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The Nexus Player should have no problems playing that video so I'm thinking it's probably your wifi. Are you getting full signal bars on your Nexus and which band are you using, 2.4 or 5Ghz?
What version of Kodi are you using?
Have you tried playing the same video through VLC and if so are you getting buffering there also?
Hi thx for the reply. I tried to play the movie with vlc today and its still buffering even more then in kodi. Kodi on ipad is version 14.2 and it works perfect, Kodi 15. alpha 2 on nexus player no problem so far . My wifi router is 2.4 ghz crappy one from my telus internet provider. Im just wondering if the problem is my wifi connection why is it working on the ipad.?
Hi
I have the same problem randomly with Kodi and Archos player too.
I suspect my wifi connection. (I'm sorry that player dont have an ethernet port onboard ...).
I had the sane issue until I switched to the 5 ghz band, now no issue at all. I think the one I played last night was a 15gb mkv
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I had the sane issue until I switched to the 5 ghz band, now no issue at all. I think the one I played last night was a 15gb mkv
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thx for all the replys, I guess the router is the main problem.
I have to say its an issue with kodi
I have used 2.4 and 5gz both disconnect when using kodi and/buff a lot
If i use ES file explorer to play media i have no issues at all and the same with Plex its only when i use kodi itself does the buffering and wifi dc happen, at no other time does this happen so i have had to change to plex untill i get a usb nic for it
Protracker said:
I have to say its an issue with kodi
I have used 2.4 and 5gz both disconnect when using kodi and/buff a lot
If i use ES file explorer to play media i have no issues at all and the same with Plex its only when i use kodi itself does the buffering and wifi dc happen, at no other time does this happen so i have had to change to plex untill i get a usb nic for it
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I have the player with CM 12.1 and the latest KODI I have no issues with Buffering even using 1080P mvk's.
BTW The server is a ML310G4 with a 4 tb drive connected to esata pci adapter and a cisco 1220AG access point all plummed with Gigabit ethernet and switches
ITs only happening on the nexus player nothing else its fine for the tv ,tablets and phone its just the nexus player and ONLY kodi for streaming no other streaming software is an issue
I have orded a Inateck Mini 4 Ports USB Hub 3.0 to fix the issue
also i am on 5.1 stock as i dont have a keyboard/mouse for it yet once i do then i am CM12.1 aswell
You guys installing arm or x86 version of kodi? Does it matter?
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You guys installing arm or x86 version of kodi? Does it matter?
Sent from my Nexus 6
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I heard people recommending the ARM version, i've had weird pixelation problems with most versions of it however. i ended up with kodi for amazon tv, which works pretty well. I have less problems with it anyway...
I should try the x86 version though, since i haven't yet.
I ended up signing up to the kodi for android g+ community and the beta test program so I could download it from the play store which is working great for me.
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I'm using the x86 version with absolutely no issue
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I'm using the x86 version with absolutely no issue
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Has anyone had any trouble with streaming using the twitch.tv addon.? I keep having tearing issues. It also happens with some movies. (using kodi)
I've tried multiple different versions of gothom and helix arm and x86. Anyone have similar issues?
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Has anyone had any trouble with streaming using the twitch.tv addon.? I keep having tearing issues. It also happens with some movies. (using kodi)
I've tried multiple different versions of gothom and helix arm and x86. Anyone have similar issues?
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I just stream from my server. And so far no issues
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I just stream from my server. And so far no issues
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I found out what it was. Turned off hw overlay option and it works perfect. Now if only I could save it after reboot.
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Hello everybody,
I have bought new MATE 9 and i have discovered problem to connect it to my TV Philips 55PUS7181 via mirrorshare.
Both devices are connected to the same wi-fi, also googlecast function with youtube is working, but I cant connect it together via mirrorshare, that I can see mobile desktop on the TV.
It started to look for aviable devices, but my TV is not visible there. I have also tried to install some aplication from Google store for desktop sharing and there it is working, but connection is not stabil, for example video playing ist clicking.
I tried to ask Philips and Huawei customer service, but without answer.
Im really angry because I bought a phone for 700 Eur and i cant use it for sharing !
Has somebody the similar problem or can somebody help me ?
thanks a lot.
braduz11 said:
Hello everybody,
I have bought new MATE 9 and i have discovered problem to connect it to my TV Philips 55PUS7181 via mirrorshare.
Both devices are connected to the same wi-fi, also googlecast function with youtube is working, but I cant connect it together via mirrorshare, that I can see mobile desktop on the TV.
It started to look for aviable devices, but my TV is not visible there. I have also tried to install some aplication from Google store for desktop sharing and there it is working, but connection is not stabil, for example video playing ist clicking.
I tried to ask Philips and Huawei customer service, but without answer.
Im really angry because I bought a phone for 700 Eur and i cant use it for sharing !
Has somebody the similar problem or can somebody help me ?
thanks a lot.
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What exactly are you trying to Mirror? Videos to play from your phone or watch movies? Or are you trying to just show your screen to show pictures, etc? If it's videos, download Bubble UPnP. It works very well for casting. Click on the left pull down arrow where it shows Local Renderer and select your Phillips TV as default. Then try playing a video to cast.
I have same problem with Sony TV. 4k video have problem. Pictures show only black screen. Mirror screen when working not show in horizontal orientation. On my another phone Nubia Z11 works everything. Mate 9 very bad experience.
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What exactly are you trying to Mirror? Videos to play from your phone or watch movies? Or are you trying to just show your screen to show pictures, etc? If it's videos, download Bubble UPnP. It works very well for casting. Click on the left pull down arrow where it shows Local Renderer and select your Phillips TV as default. Then try playing a video to cast.
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I would like to show my phone screen, to show pictures, videos, or play games etc.
diablob said:
I have same problem with Sony TV. 4k video have problem. Pictures show only black screen. Mirror screen when working not show in horizontal orientation. On my another phone Nubia Z11 works everything. Mate 9 very bad experience.
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My friends have LG, or XIAOMI phones, it works absolutely without problems to pair them with this TV
Mate 9 have more problems then positive. Maybe I change team. See in new firmware. Ill wait month.
Connecting fine with my LG TV 55LB650V, Apple TV 2 and Chromecast 2.
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Connecting fine with my LG TV 55LB650V, Apple TV 2 and Chromecast 2.
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I also tested it with Samsung TV, without any problems.. just with Philips..
Is this Philips TV an Android smart TV?
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No issues with my Android TV boxes, Vizio or Samsung box.
My 2 year old would kill me for frozen.
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Is this Philips TV an Android smart TV?
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Yes it is Android smart TV Philips 55PUS7181.
Have the same problem with Sony Android Tv, using MirrorShare option from taskbar
Even if your Android TV says there are no updates available try opening the PlayStore and searching for 'Google Cast Receiver'. I did and sure enough there was an updated version.
This might be totally unrelated to your problem but it did fix some issues I was having casting from my Mate 9 to a brand new Sony Android TV.
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Mate 9 definitely works with Chromecast protocol so if TV works with Android TV it should work
I have the same issue with a Philips 55PUS6561/12 TV and with a Huawei P9 phone. Youtube's Cast for example works perfectly fine, but the phone's Mirrorshare function cannot find my TV. Has anyone found a solution to this?