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    Fault - Wi-Fi / WireLess Internet

    Wireless Internet / Wi-Fi was working but then became irresponsive so I toggled the Wi-Fi ON/OFF to get it to reset/restart. Now when toggled back to ON, it displays scanning for access points, but never displays any. This is in the Status bar, the Settings and the Advanced Settings, and even in...
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    Live Wallpaper / Animated Wallpaper - Not Working

    None of the live (animated) wallpapers (obtained from Play Store) seem to work (when tried with Nova Launcher or other launchers). Attempting to set them as a wallpaper gives error 'App Not Installed'.
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    DroidBox External Antenna Repair - Replace / Repair Broken Collar / Sleeve / Grommet

    For DroidBox models that have an fixed external antenna. Like for example: T8 T8-S T8-S Plus T8-Mini Where can a replacement antenna be obtained from?. Note these do not use removable SMA connection. Attached is a phono of the type of antenna they use. Note is used a snap-in...
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    DroidBox T8-S Plus Version 2: No Audio / Sound From Phono / RCA Outputs (Left & Right) (White & Red)

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    No Audio / Sound From Phono / RCA Outputs (Left & Right) (White & Red)

    With this Version 2 of the T8-S Plus, when I connect the Phono / RCA Audio outputs (Left & Right) (White & Red) to a television, I do not receive any sound output at all, not even for the start-up animation logo. (I am using the latest firmware) With Version 1 of the T8-S Plus, I do receive the...
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    DroidBox T8-S Plus - Version 1 (V1) Verses Version 2 (V2) - Comparison - (V1 Vs. V2)

    A comparison between Version 1 and Version 2 of the DroidBox T8-S Plus: DroidBox T8-S Plus - Version 1 SoC (System on Chip): AMLogic Meson8 AML8726-M8 ARM Mali-450 MP6 3DMark - Test: Ice Storm Extreme Overall: 5752 Graphics: 5350 FPS #1: 23.40 FPS #2: 23.60 Physics: 7969 FPS...
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    DroidBox T8-S Plus - Version 1 (V1) Verses Version 2 (V2) - Comparison - (V1 Vs. V2)

    A comparison between Version 1 and Version 2 of the DroidBox T8-S Plus: DroidBox T8-S Plus - Version 1 SoC (System on Chip): AMLogic Meson8 AML8726-M8 ARM Mali-450 MP6 3DMark - Test: Ice Storm Extreme Overall: 5752 Graphics: 5350 FPS #1: 23.40 FPS #2: 23.60 Physics: 7969 FPS...
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    Version 1 Vs Version 2 - CPU / GPU Performance Differences

    Version 1 uses Processor (CPU) : AmLogic S812 - 2.0 GHz Graphics (GPU): OctaCore Mali 450 - (8 cores) Version 2 uses: Processor (CPU) : AmLogic S905X - 1.5 GHz Graphics (GPU): PentaCore Mali 450 - (5 cores) Therefore:: Does the version 2's CPU give slower performance (1.5 Ghz, 0.5Ghz...
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    DroidBox T8 SE - Features (Comparision To Earlier Models) - Hard Disk Drive Bay

    Does the T8 SE model have a hard drive installable bay, like the previous models did (underneath). If not then does any one know for what reason not? Are there any other features removed/reduced from this model compared to the previous models? What is the SE stand for in the models name...
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    Composite Video Output - Mouse Pointer (Top Section Of Screen)

    When connecting to a display using the Composite Video connection (not HDMI), When the on screen pointer is moved to the top section of the screen (say top 100 vertical pixels), it jumps from the 100th vertical pixel right to the top (1th vertical pixels). Therefore this 100 pixel section of the...
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    AmLogic Remote Control - App

    There is a app installed by default called Remote Control, and has reference to AmLogic in its main screen. What does this app do?, how do I use it ?. Where can I get an update to the app?.
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    Google Handwriting Input - Unable to write

    With the app Google Handwriting Input I am unable to write. I have tried with a Mouse and a TrackPad, but plugged into the USB socket. When pressing down on a button to simulate pen on paper, nothing appears. I believe it may be related to touch input. This device does not have a touch...
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    ReBoot / Power Off App (Factory Default): ReBoot - Petrus

    When I try to power off the device using the factory supplied default app (Reboot - Petrus), it does not power off, rather it restarts. I have ensured that it is given SuperUser/Root permissions using the factory supplied default app (SuperSU). I have tried the latest version of the app also...
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    Firmware Image File (.IMG) Editing Tool - Download: AmLogic Customisation Tool

    For editing Firmware in the image file format (.img) only: AmLogic Customisation Tool Usage Notes Switch to English language interface using the 2nd menu's 1st menu item. Install and configure the required Java Development Kit (JDK), by reading the user manual: 3rd menu's 3rd menu item. When...
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    Firmware Update Failure - Firmware Re-Installation / Recovery

    I know that there is the Recovery Menu, that can be used to reflash firmware in case of firmware failure. This is entered using the Reset Button. But is the recovery menu 'always' there, in all cases of firmware failure?, I ask as I have seen traces of it in firmware images, so it might be a...
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    Memory / RAM Amount: 2GB or 1.5GB

    This item is advertised as having 1 GB of memory, but all the reporting utilities I have used report 1.5GB Total. Does it in fact have 1.5GB ?, else how can I see the 2 GB reported?
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    Android Interface, Top Status Bar, And Bottom Control Buttons

    On other Android devices that I have see, including a DroidBox T8-S (Android 4.4.2), at the top there is a thin statusbar which display items being downloaded, and Wifi status, and can be pulled down to show Status messages and Settings. Also at the bottom there are Button that allow navigaton...
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    Google Text-To-Speech - OnScreen Keyboard Problem: Mouse Button Clicking Twice

    When I install and turn on Google Text-To-Speech (after installing the default text-to-speech engine) I have this problem: When using the OnScreen keyboard, when a character key is clicked using the mouse button (either using a wired mouse, or wireless RF mouse pad/keyboard device) the...
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    Internal Storage, 32GB - Organisation / Partition Sizes

    How is the internal 32GB storage organised ?: I deduce that there are at least 2 parts, one part that is inaccessible to the user that Android manages and uses it for the Android system and the App installation destination. And another part that is user accessible that the user can store files...
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    Apps switching to Portrait mode

    When I run 'some' apps they display sideways on the screen. So they have switched to portrait mode. (But I cannot physically rotate my Television to match them) Some of the apps are: BeeMovie, YuppTV Live, VidMate, HotStar I have tried changing the 'Accessibility' setting in Android, but no...