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    Android TV TiVo Stream 4K is not the (An)droid you are looking for...(first impressions)

    Android TV TiVo Stream 4K is not the (An)droid you are looking for...(first impressions)


    TiVo Stream 4K is not the (An)droid you are looking for...(first impressions)

    Posted: 09 May 2020 11:58 PM PDT

    Oh boy. This isn't ready for Primetime yet. Long list of shortfalls:

    *No UHD yet from:

    Vudu

    MA

    FN

    *No VP9.2 from YouTube yet.

    *Netflix only plays UHD when the device is set to 4K60FPS. Some people only have sets that play DV content at 30FPS or less...or have "judder" at 60FPS.

    *HDR10 or Dolby Vision seems to be always on for everything and can't be turned off. Maybe I'm too daft to figure it out? 🤷‍♂️ I hope that's the case!

    *My biggest gripe & TiVo S4K's biggest sin: the device is not stable. I don't mess with CEC...so that's not it.

    This thing gives me major handshake fits. I can't even get it to run through my "Atmos" soundbar...and I throw everything at it with no problems: Shield, Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, and Chromecast.

    I have read reports of other peeps having signal problems and it should be TiVo's main priority to fix.

    *There also needs to be button shortcuts on the remote to restart this box without unplugging/replugging or going through an onscreen menu to do so. If you know of how to do this, please share.

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    Can extracted FireTV apps be used?

    Posted: 10 May 2020 03:56 AM PDT

    Hello all, I got a new X950G and it has been fully updated now. So far loving my first experience with Android TV.

    I am switching from Roku and also have a Fire TV Stick in the house. So far the only apps I am missing are:

    • TVG - horse racing streaming channel app
    • News 12 - NJ local cable news that is included with our internet provider, Optimum

    Both of these are on Roku and FireTV. I figured out how to extract the app apk files from the FireTV and got them on to my Bravia, but both threw an error about needing the Amazon App Store. Any thoughts on how to get these working???

    Thanks!

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    Amazon Prime 4K not working on Shield 2019

    Posted: 09 May 2020 06:01 PM PDT

    Before the app even loads, it says 4k doesn't work. I've updated the app but still no luck. Any idea what's up?

    submitted by /u/WelcomeToBoshwitz
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    TiVo Stream 4k Early Thoughts..

    Posted: 09 May 2020 11:44 AM PDT

    Ok, so I grabbed a Stream 4k hoping to solve some of my problems with the Fire Stick 4k. I'm a former Sheild 2017 user (loved it, but I wanted a consistent interface on all TVs and the Sheild is too pricey and I often had little issues).

    After a few hours my hopes are dashed.

    1) Atmos plays on on Jack Ryan 4k (just like fire stick)

    2) HDR is randomly washed out

    3) Super Glitchy - stuff randomly flashes and doesn't work

    4) I can't play a single thing from Google Play movies

    5) Vudu Cannot play UHD

    I really want androidTV to be a thing, I have about a dozen Google homes, and Android phone, tablet, etc. But this, my shields, my Hisense and Sony TVs have all been worse experiences than FireSticks. I don't know if androidTV will ever be ready for prime time without a complete re-write...

    I will keep playing around, hoping Android just needs some time to settle in, but it's not looking good.

    submitted by /u/admckillip
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    Haven't been able to play any of my Movies with the Google Play Movies app on my MiBox S for 2 weeks now.

    Posted: 09 May 2020 10:57 PM PDT

    Movies play on other apps fine but not Google Play Movies which also happens to be my source for movie purchases and thus more non - MA compatible movies. Is anyone experiencing this and any solutions? Tried clearing cache, reset the app, all to no avail. Uninstalling update seem to make it work but very bad quality on movies.

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    Asphalt Xtreme

    Posted: 09 May 2020 08:23 PM PDT

    I can't seem to be able to use game controller for the game on Mibox 3 although the game supposedly support game controller, can only control using air mouse. Anyone know what I did wrong? I am using Gamesir G3S controller. Also have the same issue with Samurai II: Vengence, but I dont have this issue with Beach Buggy Racing.

    submitted by /u/benshakeer
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    I bought a philips 5604 series androidtv and i cant get amazon prime video, is there any fix to this?

    Posted: 09 May 2020 08:24 AM PDT

    I know i saw that android tvs started rolling out prime video updates in 2009, not sure if they just havent got to my model yet or if im missing something

    submitted by /u/youngbillcosbii
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    Can't find hulu on mi box

    Posted: 09 May 2020 07:01 PM PDT

    It is not in the play store. Have a mi.box s android 9. What's the deal? Thanks

    submitted by /u/nnnooopppee
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    Mi box S or Nvidea shield 2019 (non-profit)

    Posted: 09 May 2020 10:31 PM PDT

    Not sure if I should get the Nvidia shield 2019 tube version or the Mi Box S. I feel like Nvidia is if u care about games and I really don't lol. Here in Canada the mi box S is 100 dollars and the Nvidia is 200. Is the nvidea worth it if I don't care for games? I've already got a ps4 pro lol please advise 🙏

    submitted by /u/nabilmontana
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    Mibox 4 and YouTube Kids app issues?

    Posted: 09 May 2020 04:47 PM PDT

    I performed a system update, and YouTube kids no longer works. Has anyone else encountered the same issue?

    submitted by /u/ghostyroasty
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    Buzz TV XPL3000-How Do You Keep an App Locker Running in the Background?

    Posted: 09 May 2020 11:14 AM PDT

    I need to lock some apps on my box (due to my kids overusing them etc.) The app locker app works until I put my box into standby mode, or restart it. I need the app to stay running in the background constantly so the apps that I locked stay locked. I have tried everything from Launch On Boot, to Autostart and StaY. The launch on boot app doesn't work at all, and I need to open the autostart app for the App Locker to launch. Is there any way I can add the App Locker to the autostarting list of applications in the Android OS? Thanks for the help!

    submitted by /u/TorontoMon22
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    Kodi and other apps just use 2.0

    Posted: 09 May 2020 09:10 AM PDT

    I have an android tv and a a/v receiver, with the native usb player of tv the 5.1 over arc works well, but whit other apps like kodi, mx player, vlc, etc.. only outputs 2.0. There is any app that works? I want 5.1 sound but i don't like the native player (is shit).

    submitted by /u/AllForPc
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