2015-10-07, 09:08
Just thought I'd add something to the thread.
I have just updated to the official Marshmallow image (OTA update still not found on the unit yet - had to manually download from the Google servers athttps://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en)
It fixes some of the issues that are previously noted with Kodi on Nexus Player including:
- mpeg 2 hardware support (audio and sometimes video on live tv wouldn't play on the 5.1.1 version - now no problems)
- VC1 hardware support (previously VC1 bluray rips would stutter+++ - now play flawlessly)
- auto refresh rate switching - 24hz (sadly not 23.976), 25, 50, 60 is supported
- wifi range seems to be a lot better (although I still use a USB to ethernet adapter)
- less crashes / lost network (hasn't seemed to happen since the update)
- on the whole, it seems a lot better
For an all round box that plays Netflix in 1080 with 5.1 sound, Hulu, Kodi and NBA it seems to be quite OK. Still does not support HD audio or 3d MVC, but for the lounge room it is our box of choice at the moment.
I have just updated to the official Marshmallow image (OTA update still not found on the unit yet - had to manually download from the Google servers athttps://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en)
It fixes some of the issues that are previously noted with Kodi on Nexus Player including:
- mpeg 2 hardware support (audio and sometimes video on live tv wouldn't play on the 5.1.1 version - now no problems)
- VC1 hardware support (previously VC1 bluray rips would stutter+++ - now play flawlessly)
- auto refresh rate switching - 24hz (sadly not 23.976), 25, 50, 60 is supported
- wifi range seems to be a lot better (although I still use a USB to ethernet adapter)
- less crashes / lost network (hasn't seemed to happen since the update)
- on the whole, it seems a lot better
For an all round box that plays Netflix in 1080 with 5.1 sound, Hulu, Kodi and NBA it seems to be quite OK. Still does not support HD audio or 3d MVC, but for the lounge room it is our box of choice at the moment.