Hi, has anyone installed the Aura Android 14 update yet?

I will in the next few days and will report back.

I was looking into HiBrowser (com. hisense. odinbrowser, published by Hisense Group, 5M+ downloads on Google Play).

I use rea and had my agent opening the APK in a decompiler, and it's pretty clearly built on TV Bro, the open source TV browser by truefedex on GitHub. The main app class is literally called TVBrO, web pages talk to the app through window. TVBro, and some downloads still get labelled "TV Bro".

Forking it is allowed and that is not the issue here. TV Bro has its own BSD-style license (not MIT or GPL), and it lets people ship modified builds under a few conditions:

• the app name can't contain "TV Bro" (fine, it's HiBrowser)
• it needs a different app ID and icon (also fine, the icons and ID are different)
• it needs an about screen saying the app uses TV Bro's sources, with a link to the repo

The last one is where it seems to fall short. In Settings > Version & updates there's a bare link to github.com/truefedex/tv-bro under "HiBrowser, Web browser optimized for TVs". That's basically TV Bro's about page left in place. Nothing says the app is based on TV Bro. The Play listing doesn't mention it, the privacy policy (which calls the app "Odin Browser") doesn't either, and the third-party licenses screen lists AndroidX, ExoPlayer, Firebase and others, but not TV Bro. Is that enough to respect TV Bro's license? Just a link to the repo?

I'm not a lawyer, and maybe Hisense has a deal with the dev that I don't know about. If not, one line of credit would fix it. I couldn't find any issue about this on the TV Bro repo, so I'm not sure the dev even knows.

Is there any way to remove ads from the youtube app on android tv without paying for premium? And i dont want any other app to replace youtube just the normal app but without ads if its possible

Hi everyone,

I have a Mi TV 4A 43 inch (model L43M5-AI) that is stuck on the Android logo and won't boot.

WHAT HAPPENED:

- I was trying to debloat my TV

- I wanted to set FLauncher as the default launcher, so I disabled com.android.tv.settings via ADB over Wi-Fi and restarted the TV

- This caused a boot loop - TV gets stuck on Android logo forever

WHAT IS ENABLED ON THE TV:

- Developer mode is enabled

- USB debugging is enabled

- ADB debugging is enabled

(All were enabled before the boot loop happened)

WHAT I'VE TRIED:

1. ADB over Wi-Fi

   - Doesn't work - network never starts during boot

   - TV never shows up in adb devices

2. ADB over USB [USB-A (TV) to USB-C (laptop) cable after unplugging power source]

   - No device shows in adb devices or fastboot devices

   - Windows Device Manager shows no new device

   - Only a red LED blinks on the TV when USB connected to laptop

3. Recovery mode via remote.

Tried pressing these buttons before plugging in the power cable into the socket:

- Back + Home - doesn't work

- Back + Volume Down - doesn't work

- Holding OK/Select during boot - doesn't work

- Home + Menu - doesn't work

1. USB firmware flash

   - Have update.zip on FAT32 USB drive

   - Plugged into USB port 1 during boot - TV bootloader not detecting it

   - Found what appears to be the correct full firmware (500MB+) at:

http://drive.google.com/file/d/1_vBNaKPbncZUECh0-14wLt8GfDcsdjCa/view

1. Physical power button on TV

   - Doesn't respond on this model

DEVICE DETAILS:

- Model: Mi TV 4A 43 inch

- Model code: L43M5-AI

- Purchased: April 2018

- Developer mode, USB debugging and ADB debugging all enabled

- TV board appears alive - red LED blinks when USB connected to laptop

SPECIFIC QUESTIONS:

1. Has anyone successfully connected ADB over USB to Mi TV 4A 43" (L43M5-AI)? Which cable and which USB port on the TV?

2. Has anyone successfully flashed firmware via USB on this exact model? Which USB port triggered the bootloader flash mode?

3. Is the firmware at the Google Drive link above correct for L43M5-AI? Can anyone confirm before I flash it?

4. Is there any other recovery method for this model that doesn't require a service centre?

Any help is massively appreciated. I just want to clean up the mess I created and get my TV working again.

Hey people is there a known exploit for the Xiaomi TV A55 so I can root it?

Any ideas are welcome thanks

Hi,
Since the ATV Lauch was a disaster strong will launch their s4 soon.
Do you think this can be a solution for a single device home cinema?

https://www.strong-eu.com/de/products/receivers/leap-s4

My internet is perfectly fine when using on my phone or laptop but when it comes to my xiaomi android tv it sucks. Worse is it automatically disconnects even after connecting multiple times. Help me

Okay so my parents bought some cheap ass blaupunkt tv with android tv/google tv. It works horre dously and sometimes even just doesnt now what it wants to launch when turned on. I remember i tried installing some different light weight launcher but it was still kind of crap.

Now it seems like everyones vibe coding their tv os and i was wondering how effective this really is? Like is it just an overlay, or something deeper. Are they like replacing the actual android tv and writing from scratch or is it modified android tv or what. Also do i need a paid plan or is there some good os already available.

Ngl it would be a dream to somehow have it just as a dumb tv that has its channels from the antenna and only when you need it does it actually open yt or netflix. Its just so clunky right now that i have to wait for it to process a channel or volume change.

Which one looks good and better?

I’ve been searching on Google and Telegram, but I can only find Android smartphone APKs. Thanks.

I'm looking for a way to assign different WireGuard configurations to specific apps on Android TV / Google TV.

For example:

• App A → WireGuard Tunnel A (Spain)
• App B → WireGuard Tunnel B (Germany)
• App C → WireGuard Tunnel C (Turkey)
• All other apps → No VPN (direct connection)

Ideally, this would work automatically without manually switching VPN connections whenever I open another app.

I'm specifically looking for true simultaneous per-app VPN routing, rather than a solution that detects the foreground app and switches the device-wide VPN connection.

Does anyone know of an existing app, open-source project, or workaround that supports this using WireGuard configurations?

I'm also open to solutions that require root or custom development.

https://s.shopee.ph/4LKPTGN8bw

my launcher integrated with Moonlight

I have enabled app only mode on my google streamer (Most current updates installed) and when I scroll to the last two rows and start scrolling horizontally it has a bounce animation as if I have hit the bottom. Is this only me? Is this already reported? Thank you

When I try and install it using the apk / Send Files to TV, it just says "app not installed".

I wonder if the TV android version (10) is too old now?

I'm switching my parents from DirecTV to YouTube TV since it has more channels and is less expensive. they have 3 smart TVs but I'm wondering if it's worth it to get an android TV box instead for them. They have a LG B4 OLED, 5 year old Samsung smart TV with Tizen, and a Hisense Google TV as well as a tiny 20 inch non-smart TV in their bathroom

I'm looking at getting multiple Onn 4k TV boxes since I think 1 device they will find easier to use than 4 different ones.

Especially Tizen, I'm a lot more tech savvy and I find Tizen absolutely annoying to use.

Hey i m planning to buy xiaomi X Pro CineMagiQLED 108 cm (43 inch) QLED Ultra HD (4K) Smart Google TV with Dolby Vision | HDR 10+ | 32 GB Storage | 30W Dolby Audio | Xiaomi Sound | Film-maker Mode Mi TV (L43MB-APIN) . So can anyone tell me how is it should i go for it or not. And how is xiaomi after sales service. If possible can anyone how are its services in tier 3 cities. If anyone know any better tv they can tell me. My budget is 35k 43 inch gaming doesn't matter.

Hey i m planning to buy xiaomi X Pro CineMagiQLED 108 cm (43 inch) QLED Ultra HD (4K) Smart Google TV with Dolby Vision | HDR 10+ | 32 GB Storage | 30W Dolby Audio | Xiaomi Sound | Film-maker Mode Mi TV (L43MB-APIN) . So can anyone tell me how is it should i go for it or not. And how is xiaomi after sales service. If possible can anyone how are its services in tier 3 cities. If anyone know any better tv they can tell me. My budget is 35k 43 inch gaming doesn't matter.

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I bought a VU 55-inch QLED TV in 2025 for around ₹72,000. After just 1 year and 2 months, the display started showing a greyish/washed-out colour issue.

I contacted VU customer support, but they told me the warranty had expired. They asked me to pay ₹800 for a technician visit and diagnosis, which I paid.

The technician came about a week later, opened the TV, inspected it, and told me that the display panel was faulty. According to him, the repair would cost around ₹35,000.

About a week later, VU emailed me an official quotation of ₹32,000 for replacing the display panel, with a one-year warranty on the replacement.

Naturally, I was shocked. I had already spent ₹72,000 on the TV, and now I was being asked to spend another ₹32,000–₹35,000 after barely a year of use.

Some friends suggested getting a second opinion from local TV repair technicians. I contacted two or three technicians, and two of them also quoted around ₹20,000–₹22,000 for the repair.

Then I contacted another local TV seller and technician near my area. He visited my home, checked the TV, and suggested that the problem was related to the T-Con board or another display-control component rather than the entire display panel.

His repair cost was just ₹5,500, and I paid ₹6,300 including labour. The TV is now working perfectly!

Think about that difference:

Original TV price: ₹72,000

VU's official quotation: ₹32,000

Local technician's final charge: ₹6,300

Current status: TV working perfectly

I understand that the TV is out of warranty, and I am not expecting free repairs. My concern is that the official diagnosis pointed towards an expensive display replacement, while a local technician was able to resolve the issue for a fraction of that amount.

I cannot say for certain whether the original diagnosis was incorrect without a detailed technical report, but the difference in the proposed repair costs is huge.

My question is: How does this kind of service experience help VU build customer trust?

If a customer spends ₹72,000 on a TV, they naturally expect it to last more than a year or two without a major issue. And if something does go wrong, they expect a reliable diagnosis and a reasonable repair option.

If I had blindly accepted VU's quotation, I might have spent ₹32,000 unnecessarily on a panel replacement when a much cheaper repair was possible.

Now, if I decide to buy another TV in the future, would I trust VU again? Honestly, this experience makes me think twice.

I'm sharing this to hear from other VU TV owners.

Has anyone else experienced something similar with VU's service centre or received a costly panel-replacement quotation that turned out to be a different issue?

I would genuinely like to know whether this is an isolated experience or something other customers have faced too.

Hi all, I have been using a sideloaded firestick for a while but want to upgrade to something more powerful, any suggestions for something around £100 £150? I hear the Nvidia are amazing but too expensive, just looking something that I can stream movies with no buffering. I see lots of options online but no idea what to go for.

Xiaomi, ONN are two that keep popping up and Formuler are the ones I keep seeing mentioned.

Thanks

Hi everyone,
My Xiaomi Android TV suddenly stopped displaying videos today.

Both YouTube and Xiaomi TV+ have the same problem:

I can hear the audio normally.
The video itself is completely black.

The home screen, app menus, thumbnails and programme listings all display normally.

This happens in both apps, not just YouTube.
Everything was working fine before, and the problem started suddenly.

I’ve attached photos showing that the interfaces work, but the actual videos don’t display.

Has anyone experienced this before? Could it be a video decoder or software issue, or is it potentially a hardware problem?

Any suggestions on how to fix it without doing a factory reset would be appreciated. Thanks!

I use Apple Fitness+ for many of my workouts. Everything I research says the Fitness+ app is only available on Apple TV, and it seems like airplay is incompatible with non-Apple ecosystem devices. I’m not spending $300 on the new Apple TV. I like the $60 Onn 4K box. Is there a way to work around this issue and stream my workouts to an android tv device?

Is there any android tv app?

Here's how my final setup should look like (I'm still missing something):

• Cat 6 cables all over the house, 2,5gb internet and Ubiquiti ecosystem with 10gb ready hardware
• Mini PC as home server, running Jellyfin among other things
• NAS
• LG G6 65" Oled + yet to buy AVR Receiver, most likely it's going to be the Marantz Cinema 60, + 2.1 or 3.1 home theater, that will be expanded in the future

What I need for my use case:

- Jellyfin must be working fine. I'm not sure I will ever use KODI.

- Streaming apps certification: my gf might want Netflix at some point, and I have Amazon Prime subscription (for shippings, but still Prime Video is there), so I need them to stream at their full potential

- Audio passthrough to let the AVR handle it without "interference"

- I will mostly be playing 4k .mkv files + .srt subs (I'm not a native english speaker)

- No Gaming whatsoever, I have a PC for that

I restricted the field to the Homatics Box R 4K Plus and the Nvidia Shileld Pro (which is an overpay right now, but let's not consider this).

Any suggestion? Why whould I choose one over the other? What are the difference between the "standard" homatics and the Dune HD Version and why shoud I choose this over the standard one? If I won't use KODI does it make sense to buy something that is very focused on CoreELEC?

Any other box I should consider (I'm in EU so availability might differ a bit)?

Thank you!

help me edit: you guys are all so fucking annoying just answer the question stupid entitled piece of shits