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    January 28, 2022

    Android TV Is a Nvidia shield overkill for my use?

    Is a Nvidia shield overkill for my use?

    Posted: 28 Jan 2022 05:04 AM PST

    The usage I'd be wanting out of any device is basically running Kodi (accessing a shared directory on the network) and VPN+Streaming (outside the US but would like to access stuff like Hulu). From what searching around I've done, it seems that VPN part limits me a bit killing anything that's not running just Android TV with full Play Store access, so Apple TV is out and I believe Google TV is out. The Shield Tube/Pro seem perfect for this, but what seems to be memory issues causing the Tube to freeze and need restarts has me wary of going with that and the Pro seems completely like overkill as I really doubt I'll make use of any gaming features, although I'd never say never. Also, largely due to file sizes I'm unlikely to be playing many 4k files and I don't have any fancy audio setup, would maybe get a sound bar sometime in the near future (currently using a bose speaker as a pseudo sound bar), any 4k video would be from streaming.

    Currently I have a HTPC setup with an ~8 year old NUC that's chugging along. It generally runs Kodi fine, but can't handle HVEC, pulseaudio is my nemesis, and it can't even handle streaming sites at this point. I was originally looking at upgrading that, but was thinking an AndroidTV box would be a cheaper solution and I would just demote the HTPC back to basically being a server.

    Should the Nvidia Shield (Tube) handle this fine or the Pro is the safer bet? The upscaling is very enticing, but I've been living fine without such a feature. Is there some device I'm completely overlooking? In the EU if that impacts any suggestions.

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    TCL 65" Class 6-Series 4K QLED Dolby Vision HDR Smart Google TV Nightmare

    Posted: 27 Jan 2022 08:27 PM PST

    Hi All,

    Making a post with my experience with the TV.

    Quick background: I owned a TCL 6 series Roku TV from 2018 and i loved the TV. The picture quality was great, the UI experience was fast and great, HDMI auto switch was good etc...

    When the latest "Mini-LED" TV's were announced and BestBuy had them in stock, I immediately sold my 2018 TCL and got the new one for $1200+taxes. I was very excited to get the new TV shipped and then..

    I notice that the display glass upfront doesn't line up with the frame, it was not really noticeable until you search for it, I thought it was OK. I ended up using it for 4 months until I couldn't take it anymore.

    1. WIFI and Ethernet will successfully connect but, account setup wont work.

    2. I was unable to update the software EVER.

    3. The display always chose to set to 100% brightness and will always reset with sleep

    4. HDMI auto switch is a nightmare. I had an apple TV and Xbox connected. Lets say I am watching the apple TV and I chose to turn on Xbox. I switch the input to see that the screen has moved -10% to the right with blank space on the left. I had restart the Xbox to fix this issue.

    5. Dolby viston is not good. Its very warm

    6. Blacks on this mini-LED display are the worse. My old 6 series did it much better.

    Overall, I am not very happy with thts purchase. To add insult to injury, TCL's support sucked! BestBuy dropped the price to $800 before eventually discontinuing the model. I have contacted the TCL support multiple times to always have my concern forwarded to the "evaluation team" after the same troubleshooting steps every time.

    Fed up, I went up to my local best buy (The place where my TV shipped from) and expressed my concerns and how I am now left with a $1420 purchase that I am left with. The manager was very understanding and offered to take the TV back for the full price I pad and offered and exchange. I could buy any TV that they had in stock. I am very happy BestBuy decided to support the customer.

    If you face these issues with your TCL mint-LED TV, try to return it. The customer is not a Ouality Assurance tester for a company.

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    Chromecast with google TV gta sa

    Posted: 28 Jan 2022 08:57 AM PST

    Hello guys I know that Google TV can emulate video games but I want to know if is able to run gta sa. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks

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    Is there any Netflix Android TV KitKat 4.4 Version available?

    Posted: 28 Jan 2022 06:32 AM PST

    Anyone with an Android tv in UK, does iplayer work for you at min?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2022 11:01 PM PST

    My iplayer android tv app gets stuck on loading screen for last week.

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    NvidiaShield + Plex + Samsung: TrueHD movie not transcoding

    Posted: 27 Jan 2022 02:17 PM PST

    Remap MiBox butoons, specifically I want to Chane function of Prime Video button

    Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:53 AM PST

    Hi everyone!

    I Bought a month ago a mi box with a remote that has a Prime Video button wich I want to launch an other app that I use frequently. I want to emphasize, without rooting!! I don't want to lose warranty.

    And I already saw the solutions like Button Mapper app. and so I tried to install Tasker (sideload) , but there is a very basic conflict that when I enable USB debugging the USB port stops working, wich prevents operate ADB commands from PC.

    I tried even an app called ADB⚡OTG - Android Debug Bridge On The Go. but I'm not sure if it works.

    Finally I installed Termux but adb would'nt be installed.

    Link to Tasker method: https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidTV/comments/jlqqii/remaping_mi_box_s_remote_buttonseg_netflix_prime/

    Link to ADB - OTG app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.htetznaing.adbotg&hl=en&gl=US

    I guess if I would manage to understand how to attach a PC to the box and overcome the problem with USB debuging then I have all I need.

    Thanks and sory for my english..

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    Screenshot app for AndroidTV?

    Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:42 AM PST

    Connected Samsung S21 to TV via USB C - HDMI cable. It works fine, except the phone won't charge..

    Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:32 AM PST

    Can anyone help out? It's super annoying. When I pull down the notification tab it says the phone is charging. But it's not... anyway, when I click that notification it opens up "USB settings" menu. Then at the bottom it says "power options" and "charge connected device" is switched on.

    However, under that is says "if turned off, this phone will be charged instead". It's weird but ok, i press to turn it off and then there's text underneath saying "switching roles between devices", and after 5 seconds it says "couldn't switch"..

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