Xiaomi Mi Box / Mi Box S [Android TV OS]

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ahmedomar said:
Yes I'm on oreo now. Is there any workaround?

What are you guys doing with this issue to continue using the box?
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Not sure when Xiaomi is going to officially roll out their next update. So for the time being, maybe go the USB to Ethernet route.
 
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I've read about static IP addresses and factory reset fixes

Do those work? I haven't tried them yet?
 
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I considered getting 1 of these. It isn't worth buying due to all the issues. It will drive me insane. I am not a fan of Apple but at least you don't have to deal with buggy incomplete software
 
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chefdude98 said:
I considered getting 1 of these. It isn't worth buying due to all the issues. It will drive me insane. I am not a fan of Apple but at least you don't have to deal with buggy incomplete software
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Apple TV definitely has the edge here. My primary reason for this box was the USB port, allowing stuff like mouse/keyboard, USB thumb drives & HDDs. In particular if you have some form of video on a USB device you can play it on this box vs Apple TV that requires not only a Mac/PC running iTunes, but it also requires it to be in a specific format.
 
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jphenning said:
Apple TV definitely has the edge here. My primary reason for this box was the USB port, allowing stuff like mouse/keyboard, USB thumb drives & HDDs. In particular if you have some form of video on a USB device you can play it on this box vs Apple TV that requires not only a Mac/PC running iTunes, but it also requires it to be in a specific format.
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If you can afford an Apple TV then maybe also look at the Nividia Sheild TV from Amazon.
 
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Sumen said:
If you can afford an Apple TV then maybe also look at the Nividia Shield TV from Amazon.
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Just read up on the issues on Nvidia Shield TV too. The Oreo update has its own issues on Nvidia Shield from what I can see. Might not be as bad as Mi Box but make sure you do your homework about the current issues before spending that amount of money.
 
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hi,
any body have issues switching unit on with the remote after the update ?
mine struggles to go on most times have to unplug and restart to get it working again.

and yes i have changed the batteries :wtf:
 
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jones123 said:
hi,
any body have issues switching unit on with the remote after the update ?
mine struggles to go on most times have to unplug and restart to get it working again.

and yes i have changed the batteries :wtf:
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I have to press the power button twice. :)
 
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jones123 said:
hi,
any body have issues switching unit on with the remote after the update ?
mine struggles to go on most times have to unplug and restart to get it working again.

and yes i have changed the batteries :wtf:
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Noticed the same issue.

Do you have an external HDD connected by any change? The issue stops when I unplug the HDD.
 
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Park@82 said:
Noticed the same issue.

Do you have an external HDD connected by any change? The issue stops when I unplug the HDD.
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Got the same issue, I don't have a HDD attached. I have to press the power, randomly press the scroll buttons then it turns on.
 
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chefdude98 said:
I considered getting 1 of these. It isn't worth buying due to all the issues. It will drive me insane. I am not a fan of Apple but at least you don't have to deal with buggy incomplete software
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Fair enough, I've had one for a the best part of two years with minimal issues though.
 
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