2017-07-24, 08:29
(2017-06-24, 05:32)wrxtasy Wrote: Transferred from the START HERE thread....Decided to do some Sherlock-ing and do a bit of reading over on Freaktab, consensus:
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Trebor from Freaktab, posted about this (MECOOL M8S Pro+ TV Box Amlogic S905X Android 7.1 - UK PLUG + 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM BLACK) $46 Android box. Surprisingly, it says it does Netflix in HD with Dolby Digital, if true, it will be the first Chinese box that supports Netfix in HD.
- Bullsh1t advertising lessened a tiny bit
- Yes Widevine Level 1 is included.
- IR remote has all remote IR commands hardcoded in u-boot (non standard) - so the remote will not work in LibreELEC
- No Linux drivers available for WiFi - so no working WiFi with LibreELEC
- The stock Nougat v7.1.1 Firmware is slow and buggy (no surprise), so then you flash alternate Firmware...
- If you flash a custom Firmware you will loose Widevine L1 - so back to standard 480p video streaming. This tells me Widevine is not implemented properly or these cheap Chinese sellers are likely Illegally copying certificates from somewhere.
Flashing alternate Firmware should not kill Widevine L1. It certainly does not on the MINIX U9, WeTek devices or the Shield.
Really if you need cheap Android TV with proper DRM and HDCP there is no competition - buy a $69 Xiaomi Mi Box - which has the best Wireless remote on any ATV box.
