MXQ Android box with DSTV

Hi All

I'm having similar issues on my Minix Neo u1 - Its a S905 chip running Lollipop.

SS works ok but DSTVNow gives me an error about registering the device.

I also tried streaming from chrome, but this isnt working either. Some users have had success with this method tho.

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Volksieboi said:
i think multichoice is watching these threads and patching their apps and website...

:whistle:
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Why, this is not illegal? They offer a streaming service but don't support all devices. We play alot of money for it... We really should be able to consume the service however we prefer. At the moment I just use a laptop instead.
 
So good news,

I have tested DSTV now on the Tanix TX3 mini (Android 7.1.2 based with the S905W) and it works. Let me break down into what I had to do as it didn't work out the box. The root program was still there (not SuperSU as DSTV looks for the word SuperSU everywhere).

0) Take a picture of the errors DSTV now gives (installed from APK as was not showing on play store for some reason).
1) Root the device.
2) Use ESFileExporer to find the files and delete them (The device is not rooted out the box but has the files there to be rooted). Once removed, it worked and I could use DSTV now.

The reason why the DSTV now app says root is due to the SU file lying around in the system folder. To remove it, you need root access which is funny.

Device 2) I tried the above with the X96 Mini (S905W chipset) as well but did not win as I cannot root. Tried all the guides and even the update that should come pre-rooted but still nothing.

Device 3) I also tried to do the same (root) on the Alfawise A95X R1 (Rk3229 chipset) and bricked the device. lol. Got TWRP on it but didn't work correctly so couldn't flash SuperSU to root and work. No way to come back for it thus far. Have tried different firmware, the original firmware, etc with no winning to get it up and running. The first step is root and then to see what to remove.

Device 4) I have tried on the Scishion V88 (RK3229) chipset but ran into other issues. Due to it coming pre-rooted with SuperSU, it makes it hard as SuperSU is the one with root access. If you delete the app folder, it stops working so you cannot force remove it (it is built into firmware). If you remove it first, cannot remove the files it uses lying around. Endless loop.

Since I do not have a MXQ to test with, I cannot check what issues it is facing and what the options are. I am yet to get DSTV now working on a Android 6.0 based device. Hide my root style apps do work on the Alfawise A95X R1 but just gives a black screen. Does not seem to really work correctly.

I will keep trying when I have time and give feedback. Have a lot of the apps on USB to try save time.
 
GearBestZA said:
So good news,

I have tested DSTV now on the Tanix TX3 mini (Android 7.1.2 based with the S905W) and it works. Let me break down into what I had to do as it didn't work out the box. The root program was still there (not SuperSU as DSTV looks for the word SuperSU everywhere).

0) Take a picture of the errors DSTV now gives (installed from APK as was not showing on play store for some reason).
1) Root the device.
2) Use ESFileExporer to find the files and delete them (The device is not rooted out the box but has the files there to be rooted). Once removed, it worked and I could use DSTV now.

The reason why the DSTV now app says root is due to the SU file lying around in the system folder. To remove it, you need root access which is funny.

Device 2) I tried the above with the X96 Mini (S905W chipset) as well but did not win as I cannot root. Tried all the guides and even the update that should come pre-rooted but still nothing.

Device 3) I also tried to do the same (root) on the Alfawise A95X R1 (Rk3229 chipset) and bricked the device. lol. Got TWRP on it but didn't work correctly so couldn't flash SuperSU to root and work. No way to come back for it thus far. Have tried different firmware, the original firmware, etc with no winning to get it up and running. The first step is root and then to see what to remove.

Device 4) I have tried on the Scishion V88 (RK3229) chipset but ran into other issues. Due to it coming pre-rooted with SuperSU, it makes it hard as SuperSU is the one with root access. If you delete the app folder, it stops working so you cannot force remove it (it is built into firmware). If you remove it first, cannot remove the files it uses lying around. Endless loop.

Since I do not have a MXQ to test with, I cannot check what issues it is facing and what the options are. I am yet to get DSTV now working on a Android 6.0 based device. Hide my root style apps do work on the Alfawise A95X R1 but just gives a black screen. Does not seem to really work correctly.

I will keep trying when I have time and give feedback. Have a lot of the apps on USB to try save time.
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Thanks for the info. This is really useful debugging
 
saliehendricks said:
Thanks for the info. This is really useful debugging
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Yeah, I try and push when I can. It is unfortunate that it is taking this long but it is a bit of a process and it does change device to device. I am trying to get to a common place where we can apply similar fixed to get DSTV Now to work on a entry level device.

Time is generally and issue with me. I will again during this week and will update as I go.
 
COMPUTEK said:
No more feedback ?
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No feedback since the last time. I do not have many boxes to work with so move carefully since I already bricked one device.

Does anybody have any preferred device they would like me to test with? Give me the model numbers and I will order one to test with. Seems the luck is more with the newer Android 7.1.2 devices.
 
Mxq is a p.o.s. I bought a mediabox mbx4 on takealot amd it works very well. Dstv now as well
 
Hi, I have a mxq box with the S905w chip. I tried to root using king root and delete the SU file but still dstv doesn’t work. I loaded dstv now 1.4.1. Please help
 
Help

GearBestZA said:
What I am thinking now though, is that for R1100 for the telkom device, and adding Kodi to it, would solve most issues. But I prefer buying a tv box for R600 and messing with it till I can get it to work. But that is just the kind of person I am. lol.

KavZ
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Hi I'm new to this and need help got delivery for gearbest today of my:
Model: Z69 android tv box
Core: Quad Core
CPU: Amlogic S905X
GPU: Mali-450
Max. Extended Capacity: 64G
RAM: 2G
RAM Type: DDR3
ROM: 16G
System: Android 6.0
Type: TV Box
Processor: ARM Cortex A53

but DSTV NOW give me error rooted device. any help here please
 
Update from over the Easter Weekend:

Guy from mybb dropped of two MXQ Pro tv boxes. Both were very simple to use as root was already enabled on the OS. I done as follows:

1) Disable auto updated from the play store (found in settings).
2) Side load DSTV Now from the apk.
3) Install ESFileExplorer (root explorer).

Now the trick is the open DSTV Now, login and try to play any live channel. When you select play, wait and see if an error comes up. If it does, then take a picture of it as you are going to need it later.

It most likely is complaining about root access due to a file called SU lying around in the OS. At this point, you need to open up ESFileExplorer and enable root browser. If it works, you have root access. If not, you need to try kingroot apk to gain root access. If you need to get root, kingroot will be required and if it does work, also install Titanium Backup. Enable root with Kingroot, open Titanium backup and force remove kingroot as it becomes an OS app once root is given. Bit weird but did not find a nice way to remove it accept Titanium backup. Once that is done, install SuperSU and that will then manage Root. (If you do not remove Kingroot, it will keep putting the files back as it runs in the background).

1) Browse to the file in ESFileExplorer and delete it. With root access given, it should allow you to do it.

You can now start up and it should work with no issues. I want to create a video on my YouTube channel and should have it done by the weekend showing how to do all of it step by step. "For educational purposes only...".

Use the above at your own risk. I have lost 2 boxes thus far and bricked them completely when trying to root from my PC. That is why I try to use the apks to root as it is lower risk. Still a risk though. Finding the proper OS can also be an issue due to devices being made by so many manufacturers with different hardware.
 
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PM was sent to email me. Will see how I can assist as I have never got an Android 6.0 box working with DSTV now. But have not had many chances. Try using my latest update and see if it helps.
 
Hey guys. I'm not tech savvy at all. I have a element Ti8 android tv box that I've been using for a year now. Great machine!!!
I want to view dstv now on it. Managed to install it... but error staying rooted device.

My Ti8 is running Android 6.1.0 so I don't think I'm going to have much luck.
Thinking of buying the mxq pro with with android 7.1. As a secondary device and using that.

Any advice or help would be much appreciated.
 
Sorry, one more thing... has anyone got the Mecool M8S PRO W android tv box, and if you could confirm if DSTV now is working.

Thanks again
 
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