So I live in Canada but was in Iowa for work this week and picked up two MiBox's while I was there. Arrived home and I'm trying to set up the first MiBox and it's not going so well. I already own a nexus player and probably have 6 or so other Android devices kicking around the house. So I'm not an expert but I know my way around Android pretty well.
Anyways, the MiBox boots up fine and I'm able to get through the setup ok as well but once I'm into it if I try to go to the play store then it just becomes unresponsive and I have to reboot the device. The remote doesn't do anything, nor does a usb keyboard.
I was able to get Kodi installed but as soon as I launch it I'm done. Can't move left or right in the settings menu at all.
I factory reset the device but just get the same behavior. I'm really worried that I'll be out my $70 because I'm not headed back to the us any time soon, I also have a second mi box unopened now that I don't know what to do with.
Anyone had similar issues?
I think I have a bum Mi Box too. For anyone who buys one, I'd recommend running a system software update immediately after the initial remote pairing, then doing a full factory data reset, and then installing and setting up apps. The reset seemed to take care of the worst problems my Mi Box was exhibiting, although I continue to see repeated stutters (like frames being dropped) when streaming video through various apps. So I'm going to return mine to Wal-Mart for a refund.
Based on what I've read here as well as reviews on Walmart.com, it seems that this product may have a higher rate of problems than typical for consumer electronics. Because of that, I would suggest that any potential buyer only get one from Walmart (or Walmart.com) -- don't order online from Xiaomi, eBay, etc. -- and only if there is a Walmart store nearby where it can be returned or exchanged if necessary.