[mrdally204]

OK, Fritsch, I get it.
....... I just thought this would be a better scheme for the most people.

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The problem with compromises like this is it will enable vendors to continue to use hacked up methods and undocumented/proprietary api's that make coding new features and Kodi maintenance more tedious. The sooner that Kodi puts their foot down on this the better everyone will be in the long run. The hardware manufactures will need to follow proper Android coding standards for Video and Audio OR they will die a slow, unsellable hardware death. It's a tough pill to swallow as I now have a box or 2 I need to replace, but it will all be worth while when the next gen boxes are made the right way. Hold your hardware manufacturer accountable for their product, not the software maker for following standards.