[Mi Box] [Oreo] Ok, so how do I actually use the built in live channels DVR?

by hlpmebldapc

So like many others here I have the Mi Box on Official Oreo.

One of the things I've been excited about with the update is the built in DVR functionality with live channels using my HDHR Connect.

First thing I needed to do was make sure that I'm using google's own implementation for the "Network Tuner" and not watching the actual HDHR app through live channels as this doesn't give you an option that says "DVR Recordable".

Next, I dug out an old 500gb USB HDD and formatted it directly from the Mi Box. The drive shows in "storage and reset" https://i.imgur.com/b5zSLFQ.jpg

In the guide I see "DVR recordable" https://i.imgur.com/nt6P4dl.jpg

When I try to click record, I get an error message that there is no external drive. (bonus awesome type-o) https://i.imgur.com/q6MCnOk.jpg

I have also turned on the "storage" permission for the live channels app, which was off by default, but this doesn't seem to do anything.

Am I missing something?

Three04

So with the DVR in live channels, does it give you a more detailed guide than just a couple of hours? How do you schedule shows that are two days away for example?

3rob3

Pretty sure you have to format the drive as internal storage. Not much use though since there has been a bug for over a year now where the tuners get locked after using them and you will get "no tuners available" error message.