Oreo Update for Philips TVs now available via OTA (2014/2015/2016/2017 models)

The 2018 models will follow at a later time, as announced by Philips earlier this year.

You should check for an OTA Update.

Source (in german) with complete list of TVs:

https://toengel.net/philipsblog/2018/12/13/philips-neue-firmware-fuer-2014-2015-2016-2017er-tvs-mit-android-tv-8-oreo-qm163e-25-238/

Remember that the 2014 and 2015 models must have been upgraded with an upgrade kit. Otherwise you won't get oreo on this devices.

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Can't open Google Play Store on Mi Box S

It just says:

This version of the app isn't compatible with your device. To fix this problem, go to Settings and uninstall updates for the Google Play Store app.

After trying to open it several times it just disappears from the app drawer. If I uninstall the app it works perfectly until it gets updates again.

Any one with the same issue?

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Convert old SVHS via Android TV?

Hello there,

so I got a situation: I want to convert old svhs videos to digital video files. So, as my old recorder works fine with my Sony Bravia, I was asking myself if there is a way to just record the footage on an usb device as I am watching it.

Does anyone have suggestions?

Kind regards.

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HBO official app is launched in Europe

Finally, HBO launched the HBO official app Android TV in Europe.

I have downloaded it this morning in Google Play (Spain) on my Xiaomi Mi Box 3.

https://es.hboespana.com/how-to-watch/Smart%20TV (In Spanish)

(Thanks to 513 user)

There a 2 version:

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What are the apps support AndroidTV channel setup?

I know Bloomberg TV + does that. What else?

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Possible to turn off ethernet connection without having to pull out the cable?

Using Mi Box. Is it possible to turn off ethernet connection from within android tv, so I can leave the cable hooked to it, without having to unplug the ethernet cable? Cause sometimes I have to tether it to mobile broadband.

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Oreo 8.1 for MiBox3 - MDZ-16AB?

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What's a good Android TV box better than Firestick but cheaper than Shield for IPTV

I feel bad because I told my mom to get this A95X pro box because a youtuber gave it good review. Yet this doesn't work. I can't use the Netflix app or the Hulu app since they both mess up either on playback error or Hulu logged into all zoomed in. I need a replacement for the box so I can get my mom a IPTV service. My mom don't play games nor can she afford a Shield. We thinking about just going Fire.

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Xiaomi Mi Box S has some Chinese menus and Chinese Netflix

So I missed out on some deals on the Shield but managed to grab a Mi Box S from Walmart for $40. I arrived earlier and went through the setup process. After signing in with my Google account, the box restarted and when it came back on it appeared good to go.

I did however notice the remote appeared to stop working, but I was able to use my Android TV app on my phone.

Opened Netflix, signed in, and then immediately noticed that all of the text throughout the entire app was in Chinese. Went back home and clicked the settings cog and noticed the menus are all in Chinese as well. I'm 100% certain I selected English (United States) for my location and language and I managed to find my way into the language settings on the box and confirmed it's still set to English.

At a loss here. Worried about the Chinese text throughout the whole box and also the remote's inconsistent connectivity. Think I may just return the unit and wait for another sale on the Shield but figured I'd check here to see if there's an easy fix I'm just missing.

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Bought a Mi Box S and everything works except Google Assistant completely hangs the box.

If I click the voice search button it completely locks up and I can't do anything. Already factory reset it, but that didn't help. Any ideas?

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What are the benefits of having a Rooted Android Tv Box?

I have a t9 Android Tv Box and it came rooted..What are the benefits of this thing being rooted?

Thanks

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What to do with bricked Mi Box?

Xiaomi refuses to help because I did not buy my unit at Walmart. Unit is bricked. LED comes on, but that's it. I can connect it to my PC with a male-to-male USB, jump the motherboard, and the Amlogic USB burning tool can connect to it. But there is no firmware img file to flash.

What do I do now? Do I seriously just throw this device into the trash?

Thanks

EDIT : Tried over 100 times to get into recovery mode, never made it, even though the LED was on. Ended up trashing the unit. I will always recommend Nvidia Shield to people in the future.

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Shield TV boot loop after 7.2 update?

Anyone else experiencing a boot loop after updating to 7.2? My shield tv has been stuck in an endless reboot cycle for almost an hour now.

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Nvidia Shield TV gets Amazon Music and a $30 holiday discount The Shield starts at $149.99 this month

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Today Nvidia is releasing version 7.2 of its software for the Shield Android TV box, which continues to receive strong support more than three years on from its initial release. The update is headlined by support for Amazon Music in the US, including both the premium Amazon Music Unlimited service and the regular catalog that comes with an Amazon Prime subscription.

Other upgrades include quick settings customizations, automatic software update installations, and 5.1 audio support for YouTube — which Nvidia says makes the Shield the first streaming box with this capability. The update will also bring the Google Assistant to users in Canada, Germany, and Spain.

Nvidia is also cutting the price of the Shield by $30 for the holidays. The discount applies to the regular model bundled with the remote, the Gaming Edition that also comes with a controller, and the Smart Home Edition that includes a SmartThings Link; this makes the entry price of the Shield TV $149.99. The offer will be available at retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, and Target, and Nvidia says it’ll run through December 24th." https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/12/12/18137322/nvidia-shield-tv-7-2-amazon-music-discount

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[Mibox 3] Netflix subtitles not white enough compared with Netflix app from Samsung tv

Any ideas on that? The visibility is clearly worse with the app of Mibox. Tried to change the display settings (both resolutions and color space & deep color settings), but it doesn't seem to change anything on Netflix app.

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About 5.1 audio support on the Shield for YouTube

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Shield Experience 7.2 Released

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SHIELD TV Upgrade 7.2 Includes Amazon Music App, 5.1 Audio for YouTube, Latest Security Patch – Droid Life

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Can't change Mi Box S device options via Google Home

Hey guys!
I bought a Mi Box S this week, running official AndroidTV.
Everything works fine, it's a great android tv box but there's a problem, whenever I try to change any device option through Google Home app, the app gives me the following error: "Could not communicate with your Android TV".
I've already tried to reset the box, reboot it, reinstall apps but it's always the same, I wanted to disable the option "Let others control your cast media" but it keeps throwing the error.
I'm able to cast videos/music to it just fine, but I can't change options on Google Home app.

Thanks

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How to: Create additional Kodi Channels for Android TV Home launcher (Oreo)

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HELP! I have a Mi Box 3 on Android 8.0. How can I install apps from unknown sources?

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Box for parents. Netflix/prime/kodi/maybe iptv

I use a shield myself and have no complaints. My parents keep asking me for something they can use to stream the major services and possibly iptv.

Im thinking a sheild is overkill since they will never play any games. Any other recommendations? Im in canada and would rather just order online if possible.

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Oreo update for 2018/2017/2016 TV's - did you get it?

Edit: I meant Philips AndroidTV's sorry. Damn cannot edit the title!

Edit2: The update is OUT!!!!!!

The above was promised by the end of the year, with the 2016 receiving it first. I have a 2016 Philips TV, and nothing here.

I saw one post here of someone (/u/boq) who received it, seems legit, but no one else posted anything.

So, anyone else with a Philips TV received it?

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View port difference

View port on my official YouTube app in my android tv is 1280x720 but when i connect my Firestick to same tv it is 1920x1080 can anyone explain this

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android tv screensaver

so I have a question

how can i use android tv for showing certain photos/videos without me being near it?

for showing promotional stuff

what i need is:

  1. have the android tv constantly show pictures/videos that i put into it
  2. the ability to change that from afar (uploading pictures from somewhere else and the tv would see and change the photos)

the tv will have a netstick

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