Topic: Kodi / XBMC

[Mr Mingebag Squid]

I can also recommend PIA. Works on up to 6 devices so even Mr Mingebag should be happy

I'll have you know my mingebag days are from yonks ago thank you very much! 

[Youb]

Used to use the YouTube addon alot but recently it's not working after doing a search it throws an error, anyone else affected by this?

[oldfordie]

I can also recommend PIA. Works on up to 6 devices so even Mr Mingebag should be happy

Do you know if you can you set this up on Firestick and a PC.

[dikwad]

Do you know if you can you set this up on Firestick and a PC.

No idea about firesticks but works fine on a PC , android and kodi

[cloggypop]

There's a years VPN (speedify) on  Humble Bundle at the moment for about 7 and a half euros. Offer runs out tomorrow evening. Comes in a bundle with a load of other PC utilities.

[oldfordie]

This one seems to be the favorite: https://www.privateinternetaccess.com/

32 quid a year

HTH

Bleeding heck. these VPNs take some getting used too, cant put a bet on. searches coming up with all sorts of weird languages as well.
EDIT. Sorted.

[Teapot]

If you use ipvanish with the firestick, you can set ipvanish to come on automatically every time you turn on the firstick, seems handy.  May go for that myself.

Edit: im sure you can do this with what ever device you use.

Edit edit: just watched a video regarding pia and it also has auto connect, not as unique as I first thought!

Does anyone use pia on firestick? What is it like to navigate the menus with the firestick remote?

[richiedouglas]

Would anyone mind a really basic run down of how I would use the VPN? Would I need to install it on all devices or just one and link it to router. I'm thinking specifically for the KODI box.

Thanks

[Teapot]

Would anyone mind a really basic run down of how I would use the VPN? Would I need to install it on all devices or just one and link it to router. I'm thinking specifically for the KODI box.

Thanks

If you install a VPN on your router, every device connected to the router will be behind the VPN.  If you install a VPN to individual devices ie firestick, only that device will be connected to the VPN.

[PhilV]

Is there any boxes out there that work with the cabling of the satellite dish?

Some guy locally is selling what he claims is a box that plugs with the normal connections for SKY (ie: the two satellite cables allowing recording also) and gives ALL SKY channels free inclusive of things like Boxnation and BT Sports


Anyone seen this sort of thing? I want to cancel SKY properly as they are fucking scum and only give good deals to new costumers but this guy wants £300 for this box soooo... best to check first.

[McrRed]

Is there any boxes out there that work with the cabling of the satellite dish?

Some guy locally is selling what he claims is a box that plugs with the normal connections for SKY (ie: the two satellite cables allowing recording also) and gives ALL SKY channels free inclusive of things like Boxnation and BT Sports


Anyone seen this sort of thing? I want to cancel SKY properly as they are fucking scum and only give good deals to new costumers but this guy wants £300 for this box soooo... best to check first.

Nooooo.

Better ways to do this. For example £50 for a box, £30 for the years viewing. Saves £220.

Add to that sky is VERY uncertain at the moment and you shouldn't make any long term (expensive) commitments.

Also have a look at the Sportsmania thread.

[richiedouglas]

If you install a VPN on your router, every device connected to the router will be behind the VPN.  If you install a VPN to individual devices ie firestick, only that device will be connected to the VPN.

Thank you. My talktalk router is on its last leg so I might invest in a good 3rd party one.

[cloggypop]

I haven't used it for years but it's the end of an era anyway

@Navi_X: Sadly the decision has been made to discontinue Navi-X. Thank you to all those who supported us from the beginning! https://www.tvaddons.ag/navix-kodi-farewell/

[puroresu_kid]

Exodus links not working for anyone?

Actually they are working with my but internet bt earlier on a Sky connection I was getting no sources error.

[harryc]

Exodus links not working for anyone?

Actually they are working with my but internet bt earlier on a Sky connection I was getting no sources error.

With the latest Exodus update you need to clear the cache and providers.

[Living Legends]

Can anyone please recommend a good VPN for an android tv box? Thanks in advance 

[Yiannis]

Whenever I choose a 1080p link on Zen or other addon, my CPU usage goes through the roof. Even with the local 1080p files (those stored on my hard disk), when played via kodi, the same problem appears. If those same files are played via plex or a media player like KMP, cpu usage is minimal. Anyone has an idea why and how can I fix it?

[gray19lfc]

Installed Kodi on my iPad but when I open it, the app crashes every time.  Any ideas what's wrong?

[Red-Soldier]

Is it just my addon, or has Sports Demon Live disappeared off of Phoenix.

It's totally screwed up my sports viewing 

[Yiannis]

Updated from 16.1 to 17.3 only because the latest hack intrusion there could be via downloaded subtitles and now I get choppy playback. Fuck off. Just fuck off. I disabled the video acceleration on the settings and that made it better but it's still laggy.

[boots]

Can anyone please recommend a good VPN for an android tv box? Thanks in advance 

I'm using VPN IPVanish. https://www.ipvanish.com/?a_aid=ipvint&data1=google&data2=ppc&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=sem&adid=168706130579&addisttype=g&kw=vpnvanish&matchtype=e&gclid=CNqJiL7sjdQCFUeZGwodiFQLzA

Ive not used this on my firestick yet as I have done an install on my macboox and its easier now for me to just use kodi on that and airplay to appleTV.

[Alf]

Updated from 16.1 to 17.3 only because the latest hack intrusion there could be via downloaded subtitles and now I get choppy playback. Fuck off. Just fuck off. I disabled the video acceleration on the settings and that made it better but it's still laggy.

You've done better than I have, tried installing 17 about a dozen times on 3 different devices with nothing​ but the black screen of death.

[Yiannis]

You've done better than I have, tried installing 17 about a dozen times on 3 different devices with nothing​ but the black screen of death.

Are those 3 different devices all android boxes? When you say black screen of death you mean when you launch the installation process or to after it?

[adruk87]

What are people using for films/tv currently? I had been using SALTS but seem to be struggling to get decent streams currently.

[Red_Irishman]

What are people using for films/tv currently? I had been using SALTS but seem to be struggling to get decent streams currently.

Dont know much about Kodi but I've been using Exodus and I couldn't fault it really. Everything is on there.

[Yiannis]

What are people using for films/tv currently? I had been using SALTS but seem to be struggling to get decent streams currently.

SALTS is like my last option. Zen is the best for me and of course there is Exodus and Specto.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

What are people using for films/tv currently? I had been using SALTS but seem to be struggling to get decent streams currently.

Exodus,Phoenix/DrStream,Evolve & specto for movies.Evolve has top quality streams and the ones that have just RD next to them work without pairing.

For tv I mainly use Exodus and Specto and if I cannot find what I want on those two I use the Terrariumtv app (best app around)

[Alf]

Are those 3 different devices all android boxes? When you say black screen of death you mean when you launch the installation process or to after it?

Got 2 different generations of the fire stick & tablet. I go into the app, the screw goes black and sends me to the menu I selected Kodi from. Have tried clearing cache, doing an upgrade & a fresh install with a consistent result, failure.

[Yiannis]

Got 2 different generations of the fire stick & tablet. I go into the app, the screw goes black and sends me to the menu I selected Kodi from. Have tried clearing cache, doing an upgrade & a fresh install with a consistent result, failure.

OK mate. I haven't worked with any of these but something tells me you should try this. On windows it wouldn't start unless you deleted the addons27.db file.

http://koditips.com/kodi-17-black-screen-startup-fix-addons-db/

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Got 2 different generations of the fire stick & tablet. I go into the app, the screw goes black and sends me to the menu I selected Kodi from. Have tried clearing cache, doing an upgrade & a fresh install with a consistent result, failure.

Where are you getting your kodi 17.3 from & are you sure that you're choosing the correct version/file ?

If you download the downloader from the Amazon store (use search function then it will come up) and put this link into it and click on the link,it should work.Just make sure that you have your previous version of kodi removed,I always delete cache and data  from es explorer before I do a new install

http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/

I should add that this is for your sticks.

[McrRed]

OK mate. I haven't worked with any of these but something tells me you should try this. On windows it wouldn't start unless you deleted the addons27.db file.

http://koditips.com/kodi-17-black-screen-startup-fix-addons-db/

A lot of people have been having this problem.

If you search for the file and delete it, it rebuilds when you next restart kodi. (if you've been having problems, that is)

[stevieG786]

i have a andoid box that has kodi on, i purchased it a while back and haven't really used it in a while, i think it needs updating, anyone know the easiest way to do it?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

i have a andoid box that has kodi on, i purchased it a while back and haven't really used it in a while, i think it needs updating, anyone know the easiest way to do it?

Depends what version of android it is running on,you need atleast 5.0 to run 17.3,if you cannot run 17 then you should look at one of the forks or just stick with 16.1 and make sure that you don't use subtitles.

[tedmus]

i have a andoid box that has kodi on, i purchased it a while back and haven't really used it in a while, i think it needs updating, anyone know the easiest way to do it?

Try putting SPMC on it.

[cloggypop]

I swear a Raspberry Pi 3 running OSMC is way less hassle than an Android box.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I swear a Raspberry Pi 3 running OSMC is way less hassle than an Android box.

No good for 4k though.I use fire sticks for moving around the house and have an H96 pro + for the living room.I know that the fire sticks are looked down on but I have had no problems with them,they have 5g wifi and in my experience run the live tv perfectly fine.

And for £40 with a never ending amazon prime 30 day trial you cannot go wrong.

[owens_2k]

a never ending amazon prime 30 day trial

Tell me more...

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Tell me more...

Be glad to,you sign up for your free trial and cancel it as soon as you sign up,if you don't they take money at the end of the 30 days.Then at the end of the 30 days you simply sign up again with a new email,all the other details and card can be the same.I always remove my card from the dead accounts.  (Needed to add) You then deregister your stick/amazon device and sign into it with your new email and password.

You can keep doing that for as long as you want,I have been doing it for nearly 2 years now.Amazon must know about it but just not care,people even sell this info on ebay.

[Dam Sodd]

Is this upgrade to 17.3 or be hacked a scare story?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Is this upgrade to 17.3 or be hacked a scare story?

So long as you don't enable subtitles you're ok,hard coded subs are obviously ok.I still use 16.1 myself,it is faster but then I only use Terrariumtv if I want to watch a movie or tv show with subtitles (they have them up long before they hit kodi.

The VLC player also has the same problem as kodi with a backdoor if you dl subs.