I need help again

[jaytee]

I'm so not good with this stuff, few things I want to know, the ticker on my box say there's a new update xbmx/spmc helix Isengard, not too sure what to do, where do I go to download the updates, I'm also reading about OTA, where do I go to see all this, then there's also the open elec, since I'm not too sure on anything, do I download anything from openelec, when my box is full how do I clear the cache, I need to be explain, like I say I really don't know about tech stuff, i'll apptreciate if I could be given step to go about things

 

[David Savage]

Openelec is only in the T8s, as for OTA Updater that's in Apps on the main boot up menu. Plus if you need to upgrade then go ahead, but if you don't wait as there's been a lot of problems.
Wait and see what the powers at be say.
To clear cache go...
Setting on the main boot up menu in android.
Then other, more setting and then storage. Now go to cache and clear it, this should clear it for all apps to.
Last thing this depends on what box you have, but if you press menu and hold it you should get a rocket shooting up freeing some memory too.

Good luck

 

[jaytee]

Thanks, I've got the T8s, I've done the update and I can't see anything different from what I've got before, if I may ask what is openelec for, what do I need to use it for

 

[David Savage]

Openelec is a sepperate operating system to android and it shuts down all android so only Kodi runs and no back ground apps to effect it. Also suited to use a Hard drive too....if you want to you could set up one for kids (if you have any) and the other for more adult content.

 

[jaytee]

The only thing I actually use on the box is xbmc, so you advise to download openelec?, also can you, help me through how I could go through the process without any problems, yea, I do have kids

 

[David Savage]

If you have the T8s then openelec is already in the apps part. Just click on it and set it up by running the openelec wizard and if you go.
There more info on YouTube, look for droidbox T8s..
Good luck

 

[jaytee]

Thanks, do I need to delete what's been install already or just instal the openelec and everything will be in place by its self

 

[David Savage]

If you boot your box up, at the menu that comes up go to the 6 dots. This is where all your apps are, and move down to openelec and click on it. It should start up, it will reboot your box and then openelec will start. You will need your password and user for the wizard, and follow the on screen instructions.
If you need more help click on this link.
https://droidbox.co.uk/blog/faq-2/droidbox-t8-s-how-to-guide/
Good luck

 

[jaytee]

Good morning,
I did download the openelec, but don't know if I've done something wrong, it came up
PICTURE- VIDOE- MUSIC- PROGRAMS -SYSTEM
problem is I can't find most add on like live TV
Under picture it's nothing, under videos I've got cartoon HD Extra, movie Rx+, sport donkey and the mutts nuts
Under music of got Wookie, Bin@ural, house mixes, MP3 stream and rave player
Under program I've got Wookie, Addon installer and Xunity maintenance them System is just the normal setting openelec file manager profile and system info
Just wandering if I'm at the right place and what else can I do to get the other add on
Thanks for all your help

 

[David Savage]

If you click on Video it self it should bring up all add-ons.
Also go to system and Appearence, then on your right under skins click on setting and scroll down to short cuts. Here you can change the icon on the start up page. Hope this helps..

Dave

 

[ChrisM]

openELEC is a different operating system to Android. If you're using Kodi under openELEC, you'll need to run the Wookie Wizard or individual add-ons. Once Wookie has been run, the same add-ons as in Android will be available.

 

[jaytee]

I'm having another problem, I went help fix my mates box yesterday and notice some channels are blanks but the audio is on, you can hear the audio but not pics, the when you exit , it takes you to the home page, I've notice that with my box today, doing the exact same thing, is there anything I need to do to stop that, is there anyone else expericimg this same thing.

 

[David Savage]

If you go to system then video and check you have turn on the Hardware acceleration, then highlight all underneath. See if this helps you and your friend.

Hope this helps you

 

[jaytee]

Thanks for your help David, where do I go on system, on the home page or on wookie?, I'm on wookie system, all I could see is GPU: Mali -450 mp, screen resolution 1920, OpenGL vendor: ARM, OpenGL Version:OpenGL ES 2.0, nothing else is coming up to turn on

 

[angela]

Go to settings in wookie, then video,click on that, then acceleration, follow Dave"s advice.

 

[jaytee]

Thanks David and Angela, I've done just that, I hope it woks