I can't root, since I bought a 1yr warranty, but what cool stuff can I do with this beast? I'm loving every bit of it, but what apps, games, themes, etc should I give a try? How far can it be pushed?
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It is an Android tablet, and it can do what most any Android tablet can do, and faster. I mostly use mine for taking notes and reading/studying. Don't play many games. Video playback is great. Surfing the Internet likewise. Speakers are loud. This thing is fast. Download the AnTuTu benchmark app from the play store and impress your friends. I've been using mine everyday for over a month. No complaints. Enjoy.
It can basically chew through any game you throw at it, and I personally use it for a lot of note taking as well for work. I also use it to watch movies at my desk at work as well.
Connect to your TV wirelessly using an EZCast dongle so you can stream movies etc.
Connect to your TV using a micro HDMI cable, then connect a keyboard and mouse via Bluetooth and you can use it like a little PC. Or you can connect a USB OTG cable to the micro USB port and plug in a keyboard, a mouse, a game controller, or the dongle for a wireless keyboard/mouse combo set and do the same thing. You can also plug in a USB hub to the tablet via a USB OTG cable, then plug things like a mouse or a hard drive into the USB hub....all while the tablet is connected to a TV.
You can also use the magnets in the back to stick it to a fridge. Your life is now complete.
Play some GTA like games with MAX graphics setting!!! Watch movies over wifi, no need to copy onto sd card, this tab has very very goooood battery performance when wifi is on!!!!
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Not sure if anyone wants one of these but I got one for an upstairs TV and its SWEET! Turned the older TV into a smart TV. Android 4.1, Full wifi, Netflix (my main reason for getting it, wasn't pre-installed though, had to install it myself) and so on. Basically turns your TV into a huge tablet. Just need an HDMI port on your TV and a USB port for power (it does have a separate USB power supply if you don't have a USB on your TV)
I used a bluetooth dongle with it and connected a keyboard and mouse and it's awesome. Also has an OTG cable and port to plug in a portable HDD, thumb drive, etc. Turned our bedroom TV into a complete media center. Very cool.
Cost $68 on Amazon (plus $2 for a BT dongle through deal extreme and used an older bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo thing I l already had). I also stuck a 32BG micro SD card in it but don't really see using it much (maybe if I install a million apps), just thumb drives to watch downloaded movies. All in all, it turned out great. Turned an older TV into a smart TV with wifi, internet access, and a drive reader on it.
Looks good on paper. How good does it perform???
Does anyone else have this???
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and how do you control it? can you use a phone or tablet? do u need a remote?
I have an MK808. You can use a USB keyboard and mouse or pick up an wireless Air Mouse for like $20. The Air Mice are like Wii Motes that use gyros and have built-in keyboards. Amazon has tons of models. I like the Messy RC11 cause it feels goo in hand.
I bought mine to tinker and mostly play emulators on the TV. The 808 plays FPse games petty good. Some newer units have said to be faster.
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I've been thinking about what I could do with an old smartphone. I've done a lot of googling and see most people use their device for internet phone calls, media, wifi only, etc... but I want to do something more.
it has so many sensors and an hdmi port that i think should be made useful. Looking for some suggestions.
If it has hdmi, hook it up to your tv as a media player- play movies from it etc. get a wireless usb/keyboard mouse and connect it to your phone with a usb otg adapter. Connect to your home pc with ES File Explorer.
I mean, what could I do if I took the phone apart and utilized the internals for another project?
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Hi all,
I had my S2 for a while now and I'm thinking of just connecting it to my TV to be use as a smart hub (media centre) as I don't have a smart TV. I'm sure I'm not alone with an aging S2 and moving onto a newer smart phone.
My Idea are:
- connect the S2 via HDMI to the TV
- use a small Bluetooth keyboard with track pad or maybe some other remote.
- try out probably XBMC
- Disable any phone feature from it (ie phone, sms, etc..)
My goal are:
- use it as a online player - Netflix, youtube, etc...
- Skype
- video player
- stream video from network
- audio player
This will be my first attempt and will be spending some money for the accessories.
Has anyone done a similar set up.
It will be great for some opinions or advice. Or issues it might not work.
Interesting idea.
You might want to think about how you're going to use it with the limited battery life first, because you won't be able to charge the phone when connected through HDMI.
I already do this occasionally albiet minus the keyboard atm,... I use it on short breaks away I took my Mhl cable and a short 1m hdmi cable to plug into the tv in the hotel room using Catchup TV app for more channels than they offered and TV Portal for streaming (free hotel Wi-Fi ftw! )... also use it for some other stuff such as watching avis I have already put on my 32gig card and finally playing my music collection through the tv speakers
re: power supply Mhl cable needs power/charger cable to work anyway also it charges at the same time
I always carry a spare charger
crobat said:
Interesting idea.
You might want to think about how you're going to use it with the limited battery life first, because you won't be able to charge the phone when connected through HDMI.
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of course the phone charges when connected to hdmi. it does not even work if not plugged into the power outlet first.
Flog your S2 and buy a Pendroid.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B007FR9OIK
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Raspberry pi with xbmc
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Thanks guys.
I got a mhl cable and it's awesome. just plug it in and it works straight away. Got the cheap version though but I guess it won't make that much difference. All I need to do is get a mod to permanently set it up as landscape mode and probably increase screen size. Will look for a new rom probably that can cater the mod.
Just need to figure this all out before spending more on a keyboard.
I had pretty much the same idea. Works well. Here is my thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2569613
I am going to try running xbmc and see how that goes.
Just to let you know, I installed xbmc...details on my thread (see the above post!)
After a few weeks of extensive Mojo use, just figured I'd throw in a few tips/tricks:
1. Do not unplug the controller bluetooth dongle from the USB 3.0 slot. It sucks (for now) but anywhere else and you will experience some serious lag. It was a bummer as I am using a 7-port USB 3.0 hub with it...and I have to have that hub plugged into the USB 2.0 port. Yes, I tried plugging the dongle into the hub while it was plugged into the USB 3.0 port. It still lags. That dongle needs to be alone in the USB 3.0 port for reliable controller use. Hopefully KitKat resolves this. I would really like to use my 2.0TB USB 3.0 HD to it's full potential!
2. I updated the console first, and then applied the root. Everything worked fine, except I still could not see things in the Play Store. Apparently the Play Store updated before I rooted the machine. I had to go into Settings->Apps and uninstall the current Play Store and revert back to the shipping Play Store. Then I could see everything. Just a heads up if this happens to anyone.
3. There are issues reading exFAT and writing NTFS with android. There are work arounds as well, but do you need them? I have a 2TB drive with just a whole lot of "stuff", and nothing I have ever exceeds the FAT32 4GB filesize limitation. You may be different, but if not it is really easy to format a very large HD (up to 2TB as far as I am aware) to FAT32 and have read/write access right off the bat. I used this to format a 2.0TB Seagate USB 3.0 drive:
http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm
Works great.
4. Everything I use with this device has its own power. The seven port USB 3.0 dongle (Pluggable Peripherals) has its own power supply as well as the Seagate drive. I find everything solidly reliable when they are not sucking anything out of the Mojo.
5. Every device needs a reboot sometimes...Android devices as well. I do not necessarily like the "always on" idea, but that is how it was manufactured so what can you do. You can reach behind it and yank the power plug to reboot (bad idea...it'll wear out!) or you can use Quick Boot (search the Play Store) which works perfectly for rebooting the console.
If i remember more I will post them. The Mojo is a darn fine device with a lot of potential (and power) and I have been really driving it lately. I have not experienced any slow down even with the most demanding games and emulators.
zektor said:
After a few weeks of extensive Mojo use, just figured I'd throw in a few tips/tricks:
1. Do not unplug the controller bluetooth dongle from the USB 3.0 slot. It sucks (for now) but anywhere else and you will experience some serious lag. It was a bummer as I am using a 7-port USB 3.0 hub with it...and I have to have that hub plugged into the USB 2.0 port. Yes, I tried plugging the dongle into the hub while it was plugged into the USB 3.0 port. It still lags. That dongle needs to be alone in the USB 3.0 port for reliable controller use. Hopefully KitKat resolves this. I would really like to use my 2.0TB USB 3.0 HD to it's full potential!
2. I updated the console first, and then applied the root. Everything worked fine, except I still could not see things in the Play Store. Apparently the Play Store updated before I rooted the machine. I had to go into Settings->Apps and uninstall the current Play Store and revert back to the shipping Play Store. Then I could see everything. Just a heads up if this happens to anyone.
3. There are issues reading exFAT and writing NTFS with android. There are work arounds as well, but do you need them? I have a 2TB drive with just a whole lot of "stuff", and nothing I have ever exceeds the FAT32 4GB filesize limitation. You may be different, but if not it is really easy to format a very large HD (up to 2TB as far as I am aware) to FAT32 and have read/write access right off the bat. I used this to format a 2.0TB Seagate USB 3.0 drive:
http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm
Works great.
4. Everything I use with this device has its own power. The seven port USB 3.0 dongle (Pluggable Peripherals) has its own power supply as well as the Seagate drive. I find everything solidly reliable when they are not sucking anything out of the Mojo.
5. Every device needs a reboot sometimes...Android devices as well. I do not necessarily like the "always on" idea, but that is how it was manufactured so what can you do. You can reach behind it and yank the power plug to reboot (bad idea...it'll wear out!) or you can use Quick Boot (search the Play Store) which works perfectly for rebooting the console.
If i remember more I will post them. The Mojo is a darn fine device with a lot of potential (and power) and I have been really driving it lately. I have not experienced any slow down even with the most demanding games and emulators.
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So you are not looking at FullHD MKV movies with DTS or higher, because 4GB max is very small.
If you want to see FullHD MKV movies 10+ Mbps with DTS or higher then 10GB or more is a must, it's really a pity you can't see and hear the beauty
of Full HD movies with DTS and a bitrate of 10+ Mbps or more.
A movie buff won't go for 4GB or lower.
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So you are not looking at FullHD MKV movies with DTS or higher, because 4GB max is very small.
If you want to see FullHD MKV movies 10+ Mbps with DTS or higher then 10GB or more is a must, it's really a pity you can't see and hear the beauty
of Full HD movies with DTS and a bitrate of 10+ Mbps or more.
A movie buff won't go for 4GB or lower.
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I didn't really get into this console for HD MKV movie rips. I did it for the complete collections of roms and isos (game systems) and as a music player basically. I am personally interested in emulation performance, and the Tegra 4 in this excels at it. PSX and N64 play flawlessly, even with various filters enabled. I was extremely impressed with the emulation performance across the board. I'll play actual Blurays (or even my HDDVD's...remember those?) for my HD movie fix.
Thanks for the Quick Boot recommendation. That is a handy one to have.
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Thanks for the Quick Boot recommendation. That is a handy one to have.
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No problem, yep it is quite handy. I have also been using "Clean Master" which does a great job clearing out cache and such. Just be careful with the "advanced mode" on this, which can delete things you wouldn't want it to Otherwise, the standard mode is keeping my Mojo nice and clean
What do you use the NP for? I bought it on impulse last week ($39 from Adorama). I haven't opened it, so I could gift it for Christmas. I have a Fire TV stick with Kodi installed, and I use a Xbox to watch Netflix/Hulu/Youtube/Amazon Prime. I don't use PLEX. How do you use your rooted NP?
netflix & kodi here.
don't see the need to root yet as I need a usb otg and k/m to control the process and get cm on the unit.
then I might give it to my dad
thanks for the reply. I was thinking of rooting it, but installing Sideload Launcher and ES File Explorer might be enough use.
I rooted mine. I have SNES and PSX emulators and needed to remap the ASUS Gamepad to get Start button.
Also, use it for Netflix, HBO, YouTube, Kodi, Local Media on network, Live Channels via HD Homerun Prime. I have it set with ethernet connection and it makes it better than the Fire TV Sticks (I've had few myself and ended up selling them).
I have the Nexus Player set up in my bedroom on my 32" 1080P wall mounted flat screen. I picked mine up for $49.00 at my local Walmart. I also picked up the official game pad / controller as well as a Logitech K400 Plus wireless keyboard / track pad combo. (Newer version of original K400)
I primarily use mine for streaming Netflix, YouTube, HBO GO, FX Now, and Google Chrome. HBO GO has to be sideloaded but it works great with the Logitech K400 Plus. (So does Google Chrome) It's nice to be able to lay in bed and use my favorite apps, as well as browse the web on Google Chrome. I also have a couple emulators installed so I can play some classic Super Nintendo and Playstation games as well.
I am still surprised at all the Nexus Player can do! Here are the Accessories that I use:
Kirin micro USB OTG 3-Way Powered (I like this better than daisy chaining a micro USB OTG adapter to a USB Hub):
http://www.amazon.com/Charging-Char...UTF8&qid=1446067057&sr=8-1&keywords=kirin+otg
Logitech K400 Plus:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/searchp...t=n&iht=y&usc=All+Categories&ks=960&keys=keys
Nexus Player / Asus Game Pad:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nexus-Player-Game-Pad-TV500BG/43172616
Mushkin Ventura Plus 64GB Flash Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...hkin_Ventura_Plus_64GB-_-20-226-378-_-Product
The micro USB OTG 3-way works great. I have the dongle for the keyboard and the 64GB flash drive for extra storage hooked up at all times. I then have the extra USB for when I want to hook to my laptop or add a file from a different flash drive. I don't use it powered currently because it is not needed, but it is there if needed.
I did not buy the Mushkin 64GB Flash Drive specifically for the Nexus Player. I just happened to have it laying around. It does work great and I receive no error messages when hooking up / using it.
kodi all the way
lol many things, mine isnt rooted as of yet, running its version of 6.0. using it for Netflix, Youtube, emulators, android games (off the play store and amazon Underground). Mostly love seeing what it can and cant do, seems to have issues running 3dMark and a few benchmarks. but otherwise runs fine. doesnt have enough cpu to do PPSSPP justice though :< also have Kodi on it, as well as Pluto TV
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as well as a Logitech K400 Plus wireless keyboard / track pad combo. (Newer version of original K400).
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how does this work for navigation in kodi & the stock launcher?
pretty easy to browse chrome with this thing?
this might end up being my dad's new computer!
undivide said:
how does this work for navigation in kodi & the stock launcher?
pretty easy to browse chrome with this thing?
this might end up being my dad's new computer!
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The Logitech K400 Plus is working great with the Nexus Player. It can easily be used to navigate the stock launcher. The arrow keys are your up, down, left, right. Enter is "select" and esc is "back". When you touch the track pad a mouse pointer appears. You can use that to navigate as well. You can either tap the pad to "select" or "enter" or you can just hover over what you need and click the physical button. (Just like on a laptop) It works great in chrome as well! I have had no issues in with it in chrome. Just go in the chrome settings (three dots) and activate the tabs. It works just like a phone or tablet, except you have a mouse pointer and full keyboard. No different than using chrome on a laptop. Some of the shortcuts on the keyboard work as well. Like back and home.
Is it ironic that I am responding to this using my Nexus Player, on Chrome, with my K400 Plus? lol
doh, I just noticed this is still usb wireless so I would still need an OTG cable to convert.
maybe I can make my own as I have a lot of spare usb cables laying around and a soldering pen =-)
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doh, I just noticed this is still usb wireless so I would still need an OTG cable to convert.
maybe I can make my own as I have a lot of spare usb cables laying around and a soldering pen =-)
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An OTG cable is definitely a solid investment. I was using an OTG Cable that consisted of Micro USB to 3x USB Female and also had a seperate input for power. Worked great! I am now using an OTG HUB that I got off of Amazon. It is a small hub that uses Micro USB for input and it has 3 USB Ports, SD / Micro SD card input / reader, and power input. It is awesome! I currently have a Samsung Evo 64GB MicroSD card in it. I swear it seems faster than when I used a USB Flash Drive but I could be wrong.
HKSpeed said:
What do you use the NP for? I bought it on impulse last week ($39 from Adorama). I haven't opened it, so I could gift it for Christmas. I have a Fire TV stick with Kodi installed, and I use a Xbox to watch Netflix/Hulu/Youtube/Amazon Prime. I don't use PLEX. How do you use your rooted NP?
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Media consumption. And it does a helleva job at it too. The apps you use on your Xbox are faster and better on the Nexus Player. Netflix for instance is better on the Nexus Player than the Xbox One app.
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I have the Nexus Player set up in my bedroom on my 32" 1080P wall mounted flat screen. I picked mine up for $49.00 at my local Walmart. I also picked up the official game pad / controller as well as a Logitech K400 Plus wireless keyboard / track pad combo. (Newer version of original K400)
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I did this same thing. I don't know what I'm going to do with it just yet, but it was too good of a deal to pass up.
I figured maybe I'll try out emulators on it. I have an OTG cable so I can hook up a flash drive to it.