Paul
Mine is the original thread you refer to above. I got my box changed fir a new one, not just reinstalled. Check your serial number if you suspicious.. The new box works a treat no problems at all. I did not install droidbox kodi I used the one from play store and set it up myself just follow youtube. I'm glad to say I've now had the box for a couple of months with not one problem. That's my advice. Also openelec is great but the less you have on kodi the better who needs all those addons choose the correct ones and you can get away with a handful.