r/AndroidTVBoxes

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What is the usecase of an android tv box?

Hello. I recently visited a family member who uses an Infomir TV box to stream pirated movies and channels. I have two questions: Is piracy the only use case for these boxes? I also heard they can carry malware that spreads across devices on the same network. Since I connected to their Wi-Fi, is there any chance my device got infected?

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u/Beginning_Taro_3185 — 24 hours ago

T95Z Plus Kodi issues

Hi can anyone help me figure out an issue I have with running Kodi on this box , I had the normal android firmware on it at first and I set the Kodi all up with real debrid etc, but all of the movies do not want to play straight away buffering even if it's a 1080p.

I've tried messing around with the settings and nothing is working , I then put Slimbox TV firmware on my box that is super fast but I'm still having the same issue !

It is not my internet as that's strong , and I've played movies for another application off Kodi and it's fine , but just less options on there ! And not reliable.

Any ideas or other very good movie apps I can put on using real debrid to get good quality links.

Thank you.

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u/Positive-Clock-8422 — 1 day ago

Find Model or Firmware this YOZHIXU android tv 16

Could anyone with a Yozhixu Q10 TV box share the information displayed in AIDA64 or the system menu? Or perhaps even provide the firmware (note that `secure_boot = YES`)?

Here is the only information I have about the board, as my firmware is corrupted and I cannot access Android.

allwinner H313 R2263BB 95T1X AXP313A Q1-V4.0 YH_2 2541 EMCP_LPDDR3_EMMC KMQN10006M-B318-SEC601 LZ20251014023.

Android 16 possible FAKE in 14.

UPDATE: Don't work any firmware, maybe it's specific to yozhixu.

While I look for the firmware that came with the TV box, I'll run tests using Armbian.

UPDATE 2: this firmware YJ-ATV-H313-Q1-20240613.img flash but don't boot if cause 2024? my tv box is 2025-2026....

u/JinXiaoKen — 2 days ago

Google tv remote not working

I have a set-top box Play Box TV which is Android. The Google TV app in it and is not working. It is only connecting properly to the phone but nothing else.

I have tried the rest of the apps now but every app is doing the same thing, they are connecting but are not working further.

Please tell me some solution so that Google TV app can work on my phone. Is there any such app in my TV which is provided by the company which does not work with Google TV remote.

It is working only with the remote of my set-top box. After connecting it to the phone, no app is working.

It just gets connected and its code appears on the display. Apply the code.After entering the code, no app works.

u/i_am_sukhpreet — 2 days ago

Ugoos am9 pro

Hi,

I bought am9 pro bevor few weeks ..actually good device ,but in start I have had a few problems .

My system : Ugoos ➡️ Samsung qn95a ➡️ Soundbar q950a

Tivi mate and Plex .

Biggest problem was/is impossibility to make android volume lower if settings control soundsystem.

(still unable to find a solution )

My old device was Nvidia shield pro ,and I would say that Ugoos have something better picture.

Smarttube videos are better as well..

Audio is better as well on every platform .

Which tweaks did you do?

Are you using superuser and for what if yes?

Are you using AFR ? (in apk and in system or?)

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u/fejkara001 — 2 days ago
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BBC iPlayer issue. Does anyone know what's going on here?

I'm using iPlayer on a 3rd gen Mi Box. I'm outside of UK. I use VPN. I installed the iPlayer app apk through a link that I found here on Reddit. The link on the screen leads to a page that make it seem like my device will not be supported anymore but what exactly BBC is doing here? Is it a legal issue or Android version issue or iPlayer version issue? Any advice appreciated.

u/SinclairZXSpectrum — 3 days ago

PSA: EVPAD is a scam

My parents had an EVPAD 6P for years and used it without problems; they recently reached out to customer support and they told them to buy a new model and remotely locked their device. I didn't have time to help them fix the problem and now they can't watch TV anymore, even though their device is fine. Thanks for your scummy practices, EVPAD. Screw you for adding more things on my to-do list, buyer beware.

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u/nightrook — 4 days ago

Best Google TV Box

I have an LG G5. I use TIVIMATE, Jellyfin, and YouTube. 4K, HDR10+, 10bit, Atmos Vision and sound. I do have lower quality files h264. Reasonable price and availability.

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u/RVAguy70 — 6 days ago

Alternatives to FireTV Stick 4k Plus available in India?

I was thinking of getting the firetv stick 4k plus, but I have seen alot of negative reviews for it. Regarding how the new updates just pushes more ads, adds more annoying stuff and is removing necessary features from it.

I was wondering if there are any good alternatives to it available in India?

Onn box is good but it isn't available in India.
Please let me know if there are any better alternatives around the price of the fire tv stick

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u/Rahman-08 — 4 days ago

Ultimate File Manager Pro for Android TV and Mobile

Ultimate File Manager Pro (UFM) is a dual-pane file manager built for both Android Mobile and Android TV. It has over 22,200 downloads on Google Play, sits at a 4.7 star rating, and got picked up by CNET.

Most file managers either ignore TV entirely or just stretch the phone layout onto a big screen.
UFM has a proper dedicated TV build with full D-pad navigation, not an afterthought.

UFM Pro is totally free of ads or any paywalls, if you find the app useful, there is a tip jar available.

Website: https://kilowatch.co.za/UFM
FOSS Edition (GitHub): https://github.com/Kilowatch/ultimate-file-manager-pro
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=za.kilowatch.ultimatefilemanager

Downloader Code For Amazon Devices: 1581139

Official Reddit Group: r/UFManagerPro

What is it?​

UFM is a dual-pane file manager aimed at power users who want actual control over their files. The dual-pane layout lets you work across two locations simultaneously, which makes moving, copying, and comparing files a lot faster than juggling a single panel.

Features​

Dual-Pane Interface
Both panels are independently navigable. You can have local storage on one side and a network share on the other, or compare two folders side by side. Works well on phones in landscape mode and is particularly comfortable on tablets and TV.

Encrypted Vaults
Files can be stored inside AES-256 encrypted vaults. Nothing is uploaded anywhere, it all stays on your device. Useful for keeping sensitive documents, photos, or anything else you would rather not have sitting exposed in plain storage.

Built-in Servers
UFM includes FTP and SFTP server support. You can start a server directly from your device and access your files from a PC or another device on the same network. No third-party app needed.

Cloud and Network Storage
Supports WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, SMB, and AWS S3 out of the box. The Google Play version also includes Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox integration.

Scheduled Sync
You can set up sync jobs between local folders and remote locations and have them run on a schedule in the background. Handy for automated backups to a NAS or a home server.

Advanced Search
Search by name, extension, date range, or file size. The search is fast and works across local storage as well as mounted network locations.

ADB and Shizuku Integration
For those who want deeper access without full root, UFM supports Shizuku and ADB-based operations for elevated file access.

RClone supported, a few has been added and can add more on request, it supports over 100+ Cloud Providers.

Android TV Support
The TV build is a full, dedicated TV experience with proper D-pad navigation and a layout that actually makes sense on a large screen. Not just a port.

FOSS Edition​

There is a fully open source edition available on GitHub under the GPL v3 license.
The FOSS build strips out all proprietary SDKs and closed-source trackers, including Firebase, Google Play Billing, and the proprietary cloud SDKs.
Everything else remains fully functional.

The FOSS edition still supports WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, SMB, and AWS S3 for network storage, so you are not losing much if you avoid the big cloud providers anyway.
If you do need Google Drive or OneDrive, those are available in the Play Store version.

There are prebuilt APKs in the releases.

FOSS Edition: https://github.com/Kilowatch/ultimate-file-manager-pro

Notes​

  • Requires Android 8.0 or higher
  • TV build is a separate APK optimized for the Android TV / Google TV launcher
  • The app is actively maintained

If you run into issues or have feature requests, the GitHub repo is the best place. Happy to answer questions here too.

Thank You and Kind Regards

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u/GoRo2023 — 11 days ago

Relocating from US to Germany, get box here?

I am getting ready to relocate from the states to Germany and am wondering if I should get my box here and then set it up in Germany or wait until I am over there? Also, are there any boxes that are generally more available in the states but would be preferred over what is available in Germany? TIA

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u/SideJobFamilyGuy — 14 days ago