Minix TV Boxes and the Supersport or DSTV now App

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ShloshMalosh

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Hi All

Anyone have them ? specifically the 8x h plus and Z64 android.

What is your general experience/feedback?

And does the Supersport / DSTV now app work on them?

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I have the MINIX X8 H Plus. Works great with Kodi etc. DSTV Now does not work. SuperSport works
Z64 works great with all DSTV apps as its Windows Based
 
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Volksieboi said:
Thanks for the feedback

I'm considering the z64 Android from orange

http://store.orange.com/za/electron...ix-neo-z64-64-bit-mini-pc-android-444-276696/
Seems to be the best price at the moment
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For a device with the same price you can also look at
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nagrace-HPH-TV-BOX-of-2G-16G-with-wireless-airmouse-2-4-G-remote-controller/1494386_2048801593.html
It includes an airmouse remote which would locally costs around R500.
It also runs Lollipop firmware, dual-boot Linux firmware, has AC wifi support and can play 4K videos perfectly.
DSTV Now and Supersport also work.

Here is another box but it doesn't run dual-boot Linux firmware and CPU is slightly slower but still perfect for video playback and cheaper.
eg. HD Audio(DTS,AC3,DTSHD,EAC3), 4K video playback, 3D MVC & Kodi are working like a dream.

You also get $10 discount if you message the seller and mention 'PROMHPH321ZA' order message + a free gift.
Can also discuss packaging, shipping and special requirements.

Also register with PayPal return shipping on their site to return foreign parcels for free if you decide to return something.
https://www.paypal.com/za/webapps/mpp/refunded-returns

The Intel device you mention only runs KitKat and Intel hasn't brought out Lollipop for their TV boxes or tablets(only some newer models)
It also uses X86/x64 and not ARM architecture, you'll have to get some x86/x64 Android apps to install for eg. Kodi as the ARM Kodi version(used on all non Intel Android devices) won't work.
 
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I have a minix X8-H and use to stream live from the Supersport app now it's no longer working, think I need to rollback the app to an older version :/
 
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just so you guys know...

New box on the way and should be priced similar to the 8x-h plus.

http://androidpcreview.com/amlogic-s905-based-minix-neo-u1-releasing-next-week/3588/

I think i'll wait a bit as the new box will have:

64-bit Quad-Core Cortex A53 (Amlogic S905)
5-Core Mali-450 GPU
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
Supports up to 10-bit color format
Not found on any MINIX model, or even the new Rockchip RK3368 CPU
dramatically increases the color depth and range which is perfect for 4K UHD televisions
‘True’ 4K @ 60Hz
Most TV boxes only support 4K @ 30Hz – even the NEO X8-H Plus
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2
2GB RAM
16GB eMMC flash storage
Gigabit Ethernet
Dual band (5.0 GHz / 2.4 GHz) 802.11 wireless with both an internal and external antenna
Built-in OTA (Over The Air) firmware updating system
 
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Volksieboi said:
just so you guys know...

New box on the way and should be priced similar to the 8x-h plus.

http://androidpcreview.com/amlogic-s905-based-minix-neo-u1-releasing-next-week/3588/

I think i'll wait a bit as the new box will have:

64-bit Quad-Core Cortex A53 (Amlogic S905)
5-Core Mali-450 GPU
Android Lollipop 5.1.1
Supports up to 10-bit color format
Not found on any MINIX model, or even the new Rockchip RK3368 CPU
dramatically increases the color depth and range which is perfect for 4K UHD televisions
‘True’ 4K @ 60Hz
Most TV boxes only support 4K @ 30Hz – even the NEO X8-H Plus
HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2
2GB RAM
16GB eMMC flash storage
Gigabit Ethernet
Dual band (5.0 GHz / 2.4 GHz) 802.11 wireless with both an internal and external antenna
Built-in OTA (Over The Air) firmware updating system
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For people that want to buy S905 boxes I would suggest to wait until next year when the 2nd revision S905 board comes out.
Don't expect to play videos with Kodi any time soon as it's very broken on the new S905 chipset at the moment according to several reviews. The is also no DRM support for Netflix or other apps at the moment.
AMLogic will actually release a second generation S905 later this year that fix a few things the first board had problems with like hardware dts/ac3 audio support.
But in a few months time when the firmware matures it will be a nice box to have.
Better to buy a brand name than a no name box with no support.
AMLogic will also release a S912 board next year that should cost around $150-$200 which will have an upgraded CPU & GPU(finally).
The RK3288 boxes are actually around 50% faster(44000 Antutu compared to 29000-33000 on S905) and in the same price class and RK3368 boxes are more than $30 cheaper(DHL shipping also included) and get around 35000 Antutu scores.
 
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I have the standard X8-H. Supersport Android app and DSTV Now not working. Supersport stopped working properly after update 1.0.9 and DStv Now has never worked - it keeps saying the device is already registered. MultiChoice has not been helpful at all so I have resorted to KODI and pirate streams through add-on's, supplemented with AceStreams/Torrent Streams, to watch the sport I want hand have not looked back.

My Neo X7 on the other hand is working like a charm with both apps.
 
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xbmcfan said:
For people that want to buy S905 boxes I would suggest to wait until next year when the 2nd revision S905 board comes out.
Don't expect to play videos with Kodi any time soon as it's very broken on the new S905 chipset at the moment according to several reviews. The is also no DRM support for Netflix or other apps at the moment.
AMLogic will actually release a second generation S905 later this year that fix a few things the first board had problems with like hardware dts/ac3 audio support.
But in a few months time when the firmware matures it will be a nice box to have.
Better to buy a brand name than a no name box with no support.
AMLogic will also release a S912 board next year that should cost around $150-$200 which will have an upgraded CPU & GPU(finally).
The RK3288 boxes are actually around 50% faster(44000 Antutu compared to 29000-33000 on S905) and in the same price class and RK3368 boxes are more than $30 cheaper(DHL shipping also included) and get around 35000 Antutu scores.
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The MINIX boxes appeal to me cos of the wide support, from the reviews on the web etc. it seems that they are top class units compared to the cheapy boxes out there.

Thanks for the advice on the technical stuff... seems i'll wait a little longer.

Thanks
 
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xbmcfan said:
For a device with the same price you can also look at
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Nagrace-HPH-TV-BOX-of-2G-16G-with-wireless-airmouse-2-4-G-remote-controller/1494386_2048801593.html
It includes an airmouse remote which would locally costs around R500.
It also runs Lollipop firmware, dual-boot Linux firmware, has AC wifi support and can play 4K videos perfectly.
DSTV Now and Supersport also work.

Here is another box but it doesn't run dual-boot Linux firmware and CPU is slightly slower but still perfect for video playback and cheaper.
eg. HD Audio(DTS,AC3,DTSHD,EAC3), 4K video playback, 3D MVC & Kodi are working like a dream.

You also get $10 discount if you message the seller and mention 'PROMHPH321ZA' order message + a free gift.
Can also discuss packaging, shipping and special requirements.

Also register with PayPal return shipping on their site to return foreign parcels for free if you decide to return something.
https://www.paypal.com/za/webapps/mpp/refunded-returns

The Intel device you mention only runs KitKat and Intel hasn't brought out Lollipop for their TV boxes or tablets(only some newer models)
It also uses X86/x64 and not ARM architecture, you'll have to get some x86/x64 Android apps to install for eg. Kodi as the ARM Kodi version(used on all non Intel Android devices) won't work.
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in all honesty i want to avoid these kind of import what whats... mostly because i'm scared of having to pay addtional surprise costs.

dont want my pants pulled down
 
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Volksieboi said:
in all honesty i want to avoid these kind of import what whats... mostly because i'm scared of having to pay addtional surprise costs.

dont want my pants pulled down
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Hi

I sent you a PM.

You can read here about the costs
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthr...d-TV-Boxes?p=16865679&viewfull=1#post16865679

For a cheaper box, you can also look at the HPH NT-8(around R1600 with order message discount above), similar specs to the MiniX you linked and it also comes with
- Octa Core CPU
- Gigabit Ethernet
- AC Wifi
- HDMI 2.0 4K@60hz
- 1080p Youtube, Easily rootable, DSTV, Showmax, Netflix all DRM apps working
- Custom firmware and great support

The other faster HPH NT-V6 box will costs around R2265 with order message discount(PROMHPH321ZA)
- It also has 10-bit color support
- Has dual-boot Linux firmware with lots of development
- Light Biz OS Lollipop, multi window support. Marshmallow to be released in February 2016.
- Comes with R530.00 airmouse
- Ships with UPS/DHL
 
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B@rrels said:
I have the Neo G4 and DSTv Now works ok
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I tried it yesterday and does not work anymore.Message- Your device is rooted,please try another device.But,it is not rooted.I did update the app yesterday and that's probably the problem.How do I roll back the update?

Edit:Found an earlier version apk 1.5.6 and back up and running.Current version is 1.5.9
 
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B@rrels said:
I tried it yesterday and does not work anymore.Message- Your device is rooted,please try another device.But,it is not rooted.I did update the app yesterday and that's probably the problem.How do I roll back the update?

Edit:Found an earlier version apk 1.5.6 and back up and running.Current version is 1.5.9
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just checked my phone now and the version is 2.1.14

do u have a link for the earlier version?

Thanks

Edit: sorry, i'm refering to the supersport app.
 
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I also have the U1 and supersport app worked fine earlier this week? DSTV Now on the other hand has never worked, keep getting a DRM error message..
 
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Volksieboi said:
just checked my phone now and the version is 2.1.14

do u have a link for the earlier version?

Thanks

Edit: sorry, i'm refering to the supersport app.
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Here are all the DSTV Now and Supersport apps with their previous versions
https://apkpure.com/dstv-now/com.dstvmobile.android?hl=en
https://apkpure.com/supersport/com.supersport.android.phone
After installing, immediately disable 'automatic updates' for the apps in Google Play.

Someone please test what versions still work and don't show 'rooted device' message like the latest versions do.
 
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xbmcfan said:
Here are all the DSTV Now and Supersport apps with their previous versions
https://apkpure.com/dstv-now/com.dstvmobile.android?hl=en
https://apkpure.com/supersport/com.supersport.android.phone
After installing, immediately disable 'automatic updates' for the apps in Google Play.

Someone please test what versions still work and don't show 'rooted device' message like the latest versions do.
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The supersport apk file can't open.Never tried the Dstv now apk
Edit:The dstv now is the same version as the present one in Play Store 1.5.9 which gives device rooted message
 
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