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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] andreadj1978:
I just got the box MXIII-G buyed from GearBest.

These are my first four questions:

1- someone managed to play a game like Beach Buggy Blitz, Riptide GP2 in tilt mode with an air mouse? I have tried using the Flymote G270 buyed on GearBest, but recognizes it as a mouse, then simply tilting it as a Wii Remote you cannot control the vehicles of the game

2- I found Kodi 14.1 preinstalled, how do I upgrade to Kodi 15.1? If I go on Google Play with my account does not find it in the apps installed in the box, and if I go in the menu of all the applications on my account, having already installed in another device, identifies it as already installed, so I can only open it or uninstall it!

3- How can I switch from launcher "Metro" to the launcher classic Android?

4- the "supersu" app requires a notification of the update binary file. which of the two options have to click? what it means and why this update is required?

UPDATE

1-no solution at the moment... someone can help me?

2-solved. I tried to install kodi from kodi.tv/download/[/url] and it say that was an upgrade but the final message was "installation failed". I need to delete the kodi 14.1 pre-installed on MXIII-G and then re-intall from google play. It's all ok, but, as normal, I lost all setting abd nice addon pre-installed, like navix, Genesis....

Updating kodi I solved the display iussue:

"The problem is when I play with Kodi any movie (1080p mkv) from my nas using samba shares or any TV show (720p mkv), they're all displayed in stretched full screen. The image is a bit red and blurry. no matter what I try to set up in kodi settings the image is still full screen and distorted. "

And I think that is better install kodi 15.1 than switched off hardware acceleration options

3- no solution at the moment. ... someone can help me? I have to install some app to allow the switch launchers?

4- solved, just update using clockwork
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MartyB95:
For your problem #3 just install the metro launcher via the playstore. Once it is installed go to settings/home. You will see the two launchers and you just select the one you want as your default. Exit and it should automatically use that launcher as your default launcher. If the old launcher still shows up you may have to reboot the box. On boot it may ask you again to select your default launcher. Simply select the launcher you want and select always. That should do it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Dr freedom:
Gearbest just discounted the MXIII-G
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] andreadj1978:
Thanks MartyB95, I installed Google now launcher, bexause I don't like metro launcher, and in setting, home, I now can change from mediabox launcher and google now launcher!

Problem n.3 solved!

It's remain only problem n.1 about tilt game.

And I have 2 new Point!

4- how to use the pre-installed app miracast?

5- how can I use my cell like an airmouse with MXIII-G?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagg123:
Hi guys,

the following item arrived MXIII-G-Amlogic-S812-Quad-Core-2GB8GB-Bluetooth-1000M-LAN-Android-TV-Box-Mini-Smart-PC-p-985181 but i'm having trouble. The tvbox arrived with lollipop 5.1.1 BUT after the first boot and after i set it up:

1. The box pops up every 2-3 seconds the message "Unfortunately, the google play services has stopped".

I managed to overcome this issue by uninstalling the latest update from google play services. This works until the next boot.

2. When i click "Network" and some other menu options, i get the message "Unfortunately, settings has stopped". I can't overcome this issue. I have already cleared all cashes -done every "solution" i found on internet-, I have already tried "Restore to factory defaults". What else can i do? I installed root checker and the box isn't rooted. Do i have to root it? and how? Should i install kitkat? and what is the process?

Can you help me?

Thank you in advance.

Dimitris.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Hermes449:
I only disabled the hardware AML codec and kept the other two enabled and it works ok

Thanks for your help
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
I get these issues as well except that the Gplay services doesnt keep popping up after I uninstall the update. Perhaps yours updates itself automatically on reboot, in that case perhaps switching off automatic update might help, otherwise check the posts above on switching off the *.icing.* services.

As far as the settings issue goes, I only get those sometimes when using the MXiiiG tool for the settings. As you can pretty much access anything using the regular droid settings interface I dont use the MXiii tool.

For the moment I'm okay to keep using Lollipop on this box even though it isnt optimised. If you really want to revert to the Kitkat OS then search for the tronsmart images, plenty of links that detail the process on the tronsmart site where they publish their images. Google is your friend ;) Otherwise it might still be a while before a stable Lollipop version for this box comes out or it might be ready to publish aws, who knows...

This is the current release (according to freaktab.com) and is where a final version should\will be published

http://www.tronsmart.com/?p=3936
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagg123:
Thank you rhtizzy for your reply.

1. I 'll try switching off the *.icing.* services as discussed previously.

2. The problem is that i can't find the ethernet settings using the regular droid menus.

Any help is appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Ethernet settings are unavailable in the lollipop version! Regardless of the entry to the settings I couldn't find any options for network settings other than WiFi either.... As it is I set the static IP via the router
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagg123:
Interesting!

How can you do that?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
On my router I can manually link a macaddress to an IP, perhaps not all routers have that functionality?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nigelrodrigues95:
Youtube in 1080p

Hello, has anyone been able to stream youtube in 1080p? using 316k fw
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Brock92:
Is anyone running kodi? How does it run on it?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] haynes11:
Hey guys,

I received this android box recently and also suffered the google play services error to the point I just downloaded the android kitkat stock rom in the original post and flashed that onto my tv box and it works fine and is stable! The download was painstakingly slow so I have taken the liberty of upload this to my pretty powerful dedicated server, which is on a gigabit port hosted in a datacentre so actual decent download speeds! I don't know how long I will host this for, but probably for the lifetime I have this server, seeing as it's not exactly a big file and I have plenty of bandwidth it won't even touch the server lol. As far as I know these ROM's are totally legal so it's all good! Feel free to add this to the original post :')

If you don't like direct links just head to:

http://www.jeromeosstuff.info/Download/TVBOX

Linky:

http://www.jeromeosstuff.info/Download/TVBOX/MXIII-G_316k4_sdcard.rar

And of course, if I put the first link up I may aswell put up the lollipop ones too so here you go ;) :

Linky:

http://www.jeromeosstuff.info/Download/TVBOX/MXIII-G_101L1.img

Please thank me if you do use these!

Kind Regards,

haynes11
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pnin:
Whenever you get a Google services FC, check your time/date settings. That's how I managed to solve the problem...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
Hi,

I just ordered mine, i hope it will be here tomorrow.

I bought it to replace a raspberry pi with kodi. With the pi, i can use my TV remote (panasonic) to control kodi using the vieira-link (HDMI-CEC). It's this possible with this box?

I have another android box in my bedroom, also with kodi. My videos are in my Synology NAS, so the library of the kodis is unique, it's a mysql database and it's also on the nas.

To do so, i have to modify the "advancedsettings.xml" on kodi, do i need root to put a new file on the kodi directory?

Sorry for my bad english.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Steefmeister:
Has any of you guys already tried to play some 3d files? Like full HD 3D files? Can you share some feedback?

I would like to know if I can play my FULL SBS 3D HD movies on this device.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Steefmeister:
Ok to respond to my own question. Unfortunately it does not play 3D iso files. I found this answer among the answered questions on banggood. However, I was still hoping that there would be a work around. Maybe it can play 3d mkv files or ..?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
Ok got it this morning !! It'a 5.1.1 lollipop, build 103L1,

works fine so far, ethernet gigabit, kodi, apps, usb mouse and a keyboard, i have not tested the wi-fi, i will not use it.

Later i'll try Skype with my cam.

I answer to myself :

Hdmi-cec no problem works fine,

No need to root for my kodi configuration file (using kodi's file explorer)

Sorry for my bad english.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
Interesting! Thanks for the update... Unfortunately the 103L1 rom doesn't seem to be available for download somewhere.

All the settings working fine? (Storage had a tendency to crash I believe for example)... Google play services already updated and working ok?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Steefmeister:
Can you test a 3d mkv file for me please?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
My bad the device came already rooted!

Do you mean an usb external storage? I have my 8go usb key all morrning pluged-in no problem.

I'll come back later with google play services, i have to go.

I don't have a 3d tv? but i'll test it on my asus 3d screen later. I'll have to move many cables for that!

Sorry for my bad english.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
No, I meant going into settings --> Storage (or something like that, would have to check at home to be sure ;) ). I remember it crashing in the various lollipop roms I tried for the mxiii and for me is kind of a 'if they haven't fixed that, probably not much has changed anyway' thing :)

Thanks for the comment though and no worries/hurries...

Would it be possible to perhaps make a twrp backup at sometime and share it (from a totally clean state of course)? Might be a/the way to get this on other devices...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Steefmeister:
Thanks!! Hope it won't be too much of an issue.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
If It's Settings --> Storage & Reset --> Storage then no problem but i don't have any storage connected, my files are on my NAS, and i play them with kodi trough a NFS Protocol.

I have a 2.5" hdd storage but it doesn't start the usb port doesn't give enough power, i think.

I was just about to ask, could i do a rom file myself? what does it require?

Like i said, i will try it later, What player would you like me to use? I know kodi has some options for 3d but i never tested it.

If someone please could help me, Is there a way to modify the tiles of the launcher, or better can i make the box start directly on kodi ( It will be simplier for my family) ?

and is there a way to remove the menu after pressing the power button? i would like to power it off directly.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Steefmeister:
Honestly I do now know. On me med8er I rename the mkv files to movietitle.3dtab.mkv and that does the trick. Maybe VLC/MXplayer/Kodi?

Thank you in advance
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
Cheers! Appreciate the response...

Not sure about making your own rom, easiest thing I can think of is making a nandroid backup...

Install the appropriate TWRP from here for example: http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/16228-twrp-for-amlogic-devices

Copy it to external sd, rename to recovery.img, put it in the mxiii and boot while holding the 'reset' button. (A button in the av-connection, I usually use a toothpick to keep it pressed). I believe it then boots from the microsd to recovery... Choose backup there?

About your second question, believe the launcher itself is fixed. You can change icons in the subcategories/tiles but not the tiles themselves (can add kodi to the bottom row of course). About auto-running kodi... Isn't there some app that can let you autostart stuff? Guess somethign should be possible with external tools?

Might take a look myself this evening if I have time...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
Thanks a lot! I will search an app, indeed. ok found it "Autostart" an "Autostart and StaY!"

Another one :), When i press the power button, there's a menu asking suspend or power off. Is it possible to power off directly without the menu?

And for Google play Services, Google play is 5.9.1.2, i don't know if it's the last one and how to update?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
That I would love to know myself, bugs the hell out of me as well. But haven't been able to find it yet ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
I found this It's got that interesting line "Remove power off confirmation dialogs"

But it's discontinued and based on Xposed module, i do not nothing about it!

And for Google play Services, Google play is 5.9.1.2, i don't know if it's the last one and how to update?

Ok i tried it!

First, my display is not a tv, it's a passive 3D 27" PC monitor, so i have to go to the menu and force the sbs 3d.

Second i don't have a .mkv 3d full movie, i manage to get a sample from the movie "Avatar" in 3d and mkv (about 280mo) and a sony bravia stardust hd demo but in .ts file (about 80mo).

I tried Kodi first, the mkv file had a ratio issue, very small image in the middle of the screen but 3d was ok, sound ok. The .ts file play with no problem at all, full screen, sound, 3d sbs fine!

Then i tried MXplayer, the mkv file had the same ratio issue and no sound! The .ts file plays full screen but no sound either!

And finally i tried the player delivered with the box named "4K", the .mkv file played full screen 3d ok but no sound! The .ts file play also well but no sound again.

Is the .mkv file wrong embedded because the ratio issue annoyed me, i don't know.

Hope it helps, and if you wait a little. I will get a full 3d movie and try it again.

Sorry for my bad english!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LennartMart:
I have a very stupid issue: I lost my mini SD Card inside the case. I have just as much space above the reader to slide a card in.

Can you open the case? Or has anybody another suggestion ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Jdg85:
The case is quite easy to remove just flip it upside down and slide something in the gap and ease it off side by side .
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Steefmeister:
Thank you very much!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Brock92:
How do you get rid of the launcher that came on the box, I hate it. Tried Google launcher but not working right
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LennartMart:
Thanks! Wasn't that easy, but managed to get it open :)

I was configuring the box for Netflix HD, but the mouse doesn't work anymore after restart... The mouse is powered ( it lights up), but doesn't show up anymore at the screen.

I changed the following:

- build.prop in system folder:

ro.product.model=Nexus 10

ro.product.brand=google

ro.product.name=mantaray

ro.product.device=manta

​ro.product.board=manta

ro.product.manufacturer=samsung

- Disabled super user

Can this be the cause of the problem?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rickbb:
My company is looking at this box to use as a point of sale kiosk media/software player. BUT, we need to add files to the system folders but out of the box we don't have superuser permissions. Do I need to root or is there a different method?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Brock92:
Mine came rooted with 5.1.1 on it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
The version I have is 8.1.x (believe 8.1.15)... I usually got the message after updating youtube to the latest version, when starting it then (youtube that is) it would tell me that google play services needed to be updated to be able to run it... And then all hell broke loose ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
ok, still don't get any updates...

What i have is :

Framework google services says 5.1-1743759

Google Play store says : 5.9.12 and Google Play Services says : 8.1.15 (2250156-234)

Youtube says : 10.05.6

Youtube works fine and asks nothing.

How do you update Youtube? It doesn't show in the play store listed apps, only in settings/app and there is no choice for update.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LennartMart:
Does anyone have the latest image - 103L1, 5.1.1? Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
Oh, that's weird... for me youtube was simply available in the play store (where I also saw there was an update). I can check versions tonight... but I'm still on the 102L1 version so perhaps that matters?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Got two more yesterday and even tho advertised as kk4.4, both came with rooted 5.1.1 build 103L1

No improvement over 102L1 as far as G.play services is concerned, still crashes after update.

Same goes for new settings app, most entries crash on click.

Also still no entry for ethernet settings.

And can also still not access SPDIF or digital sound settings.

Dont actually see any difference with the 102 build altho wierd thing: if the box volume is not max then it doesnt output 5.1 digital audio...

OTA update on the 102 build boxes still says no update available.

Also had to uninstall a few of the preinstalled apps to be able to update them via G.Playstore (such as Kodi and Youtube)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LordFernando:
I'm about to test an openelec for amlogic chip, is there a guide anywhere to do it on a MXIII-G?

I found the files and latest builds, i've got a .tar file, a .zip file and an update .zip file.

I already use recovery mode for some phones, but i can't find how to do it on this box, and if it's possible to only use the sdcard.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rickbb:
I must have gotten some new old stock, mine is 4.4.2, not rooted.

From what I've been able to gather you put your files on a SD card, and hold down the reset button while powering it on. It's supposed to boot to recovery mode and install the files from the SD card.

The reset button on some of these is hidden inside the plug for the AV jack. You use a NON-conductive stick of some kind to hold it down while powering on.

PLEASE NOTE, I've not done this, it's just what I've been able to glean from way too many hours with Google trying to learn.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
Ah, too bad... Thanks for the feedback. Think I'm gonna sell the thing afterall... Too many issues and prefer a normal HTPC afterall wrt possibilities and usability. Not really trusting all will be fixed either, heh.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MX3G:
Why not try OpenELEC

Try a search for "devel-6.0 MXIII-G"

Sorry I cant post links yet...

Frank
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
Thanks for the tip, dunno though... Because I also like Netflix, google play, stuff like that. Prolly also possible to get all that to work with openelec/kodi but also too much hassle (for me, but also for my gf). Every now and then we use dvds as well, play a game. Dunno, all that makes the MXIII less attractive.

Now I also got the new chromecast, that also takes away part of the usability.

Was checking if this box could replace my mediacenter and in the end, it can't... And now that it can't it's a waste to keep it lying around (just to experiment and play with it every now and then). The only thing I can imagine is taking it on holidays, or weekends away, or something heh. Ah well, tried it and still not convinced for my use unfortunately.

Love the compactness and all... It's just that it's about 90% of what I'm looking for and the remaining 10% is just a bit too much to ignore ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MX3G:
Not sure why your having such problems. I used to use Minix boxes and just switched over to three of these at home. I have one of each on two TV's and the third on my Epson 2030 projector down in the basement home theater all working great. Ive played with Stock firmware 4.4 and 5.1.1, the Tronsmart firmware and the OpenELEC. Each have advantages but the simplicity of OpenELEC is great for the home theater, everything works. By far these are the best boxes for the money at the moment...

I would try the OpenELEC prior to sending it back...

Frank
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dagrim1:
Not so much a matter of problems, just small things making it less suitable for me compared to the HTPC I already have... (Although the google play services issue and buggy lollipop fw does bother me, and you always have to wait and see if and when you get updates with these things).

Small things like the fact that playing a physical dvd can work, but isn't as easy. Simply pressing the space bar to pause/resume things like netflix. My harmony remote which can 'press the power button' on the MXIII but after which I still have to confirm a complete shutdown or suspend. I do agree they are great boxes for the money and size... but it still can't completely replace my HTPC for me. Might give openelec a try though, for fun :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] articsilverfox:
I got the latest one from bangood.com with Android 5.1 but the non-5Ghz non-bluetooth version.

I didn't think I would need bluetooth but its almost impossible to even choose things in Netflix without a mouse.

I plugged in a $1 bluetooth USB dongle I had sitting around but the standard Android settings show NO bluetooth at all.

Does any one know how to enable bluetooth on the non bluetooth embedded version? Judging by the bluetooth USB LED Android has accepted it at least on some basic level but theres no GUI.

http://www.banggood.com/MXIII-G-Aml...DI-Android-TV-Box-Mini-Smart-PC-p-985182.html

I was looking for an alternative solution that being a non-bluetooth mouse.

Thinking about this one as it claims its a 'no-pairing' USB wireless mouse. http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/...-mouse-logm165blk?searchTerm=Logitech 2708081

UPDATE/*EDIT*

I bought the Logitech M185 wireless mouse that is a auto 'non-pairing' mouse and it does just automagically work on my Android 5.1 MX3 box.. So problem solved.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fario78:
Hi, I just bought this machine , I recommend some rom special?

How about working with Kodi ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] petabread:
Just got this box about 3 days ago. Quick question that I cannot seem to find the answer to, anywhere.

Does this box have Dolby/DTS 5.1? If not, is there any point to configuring my surround sound soundbar in the settings?

I'm new to this stuff and would genuinely appreciate any advice! :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Smartie36:
Figured I would finally give the latest lollipop rom a go and now I have a box that is constantly turning off!! I knew I should of listened to the old saying of if it ain't broke don't fix it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
As mentioned earlier, Dolby and DTS work but funnily enough only if I turn the volume on the box to max