NEXBOX A95X TV Box Quad core Amlogic S905X - 2GB/16GB / 4K / Android 6.0 / KODI £25.29 @ GearBest

For people new to this, a brief guide.

Plug in the power & hdmi into a tv. Wait for it to boot. Set up your network either cable or wifi.

There will probably be a button for google play store, search for SPMC (this is kodi for Android)

Open SPMC, there will probably be a first run wizard, setup network. Move along to settings, there go through things, I can't remember exactly, but you can setup number of speakers, calibrate the display, change the date & time by selecting UK, time zone uses Britain?

To add your own content either through as NAS or usb hard drive, go to videos, files, add videos, select the content type ie movies, & the box will scan the internet for artwork etc

Now if you want the dodgy addons like Exodus, Phoenix etc seo-michael.co.uk/how…di/

this is a good place for info on setups

There are also complete builds like Ares, that will automatically install loads of different video addons etc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5mMfd90SQc

You will also finds loads of info by googling, skins etc can be changed to alter the look & feel of Kodi

Thank you op and heat added.
I struggled a while with these boxes but now I reckon I have mastered it.
The box here ticks a lot of boxes, mainly 2gb ram, decent enough processor and the all important lan/Ethernet connection not to mention android 6.
The hardware is good enough.

Where I was going wrong admittedly was I was expecting everything for free.

I recommend pulse ccm build which can be found on the Ares wizard I know this sounds complicated but it really isnt , if you can follow simple instructions there is lots of information online.

I personally pay for 2 services, real debrid and sports mania.
Real debrid is awesome, basically if you are struggling with buffering on premium content for example 1080p and 5.1 or your available sources are not the best, real debrid puts this right by jumping on their servers and allows you to choose far better streams. This works out at £2 per month and put it this way I no longer need netflix whatsoever, what's more your real debrid account can be used on any device sharing the same IP address.
Unbelievable high quality streams if you need any more information search google kodi real debrid.

Sports mania is the other sub.
This is probably the best thing I have subscribed to in years.
You get pretty much all the sports content in wonderful hd , it never ever buffers, if you are a sports fan this is the thing to get for kodi, no more buffering or looking for content its all here in one package.
I won't go into the depths of what you need to do but search google for sports mania kodi.
We opted for 6 months and it was £26 or £4 per month.

This is a real cord cutting possibility for most people and for the mere price of £6 per month in subscription.

I know I've been a bit vague but its all there to follow on the net people and I like to keep the chatter down look what happened to Usenet.

DBO187

added to the cart but price goes up says flash sale over

hi, just now, i asked our product manager to set a coupon code : " Amlogic " which can back to the original post price again. Now, it can live again ! Cheers !

Gearbest Store Rep.Alice
Alice@gearbest.com

Nobody seems to have asked it, but is this ok for watching hard core pornography free ?

There have been a few comments on slow speed/buffering, but i'm sure the nerds have tweaked this to the Nth degree - even they don't like to be distracted mid-w**k

Oh by the way, there's illuminated keyboard/touchpads out now - got mine via Prime/free delivery, price is cheaper than when I purchased, £7.99 (added a review as well) amazon.co.uk/TIZ…6TK

Well, the box updated without any input from me. Thankfully, there doesn't seem to be any issues - if anything, the box feels snappier. All my apps and setting all seem intact.

If your Yodel tracking is not working...try using this with the same tracking number.

sky56.cn/eng…dex

baldude

​could you share the link steps you followed for libreelec please. thanks

​Download and unzip the file here...
kszaq.libreelec.tv/s90…el/

The download win32 disk imager and load the unzipped image onto an sd card.

You then need to put the SD card into your a95x and boot into recovery mode (hold the reset button as you power box on)

Unfortunately I could not find the reset button for the life of me, I think it's in the av input, but anyway if you have trouble finding it then boot into android as normal with the sd card inserted and also put a USB stick in with any zip file on it (just zip a text document on windows and copy to USB). Then go to apps on the a95x, upgrade app, and select the zip you put on the USB stick and choose to install, then as the box restarts pull out the USB stick but leave the sd card in and the box will boot libreelec from the sd card.

Libreelec will boot from sd card every time then as long as sd card is in.

To install to nand just SSH into box with putty (make sure to activate SSH when setting up libreelec on first run), username root password libreelec and type installtointernal and then follow the instructions.

I hope that isn't too hard to follow.

Also sorry I forgot to mention you need to also download this file...

gxl_p212_2g.dtb

From here...

kszaq.libreelec.tv/s90…es/

Rename to dtb.img and after you have written the image to your sd card copy it to the card and choose yes to replace the file on there already.
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If anyone was thinking of powering this by usb (or possibly using a phone/tablet charger instead of the potentially dangerous uk plug), this cable fits the unit.

ebay.co.uk/itm…956
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spoony100

If anyone was thinking of powering this by usb (or possibly using a … If anyone was thinking of powering this by usb (or possibly using a phone/tablet charger instead of the potentially dangerous uk plug), this cable fits the unit.http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/400958191956Read lessRead more

​I must admit the power lead mine came with does look a bit ropey, half the metal is exposed when you plug it in. It's got CE written on it in biro though so seems legit...

Remember if have to send it back u pay the cost

Good fresh review:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nODv0uXnq2w

Offer from gearbest too - purchased from gearbest too

murkr

I wish people would read and realise the deal is not expired but they … I wish people would read and realise the deal is not expired but they need to use the code...Read lessRead more

Really? If you were given 1 wish, that's what you'd wish for?! blimey.

feckineejit

would this work better than the firestick, as i have the firestick and … would this work better than the firestick, as i have the firestick and its forever buffering when im trying to watch the football, (so much that i want to pull it outta the tv and jump on it) for some strange reason i don't have that problem when watching most movies on it.Read lessRead more

​do you have an advanced settings file setup? that will help with buffering on live streams, but to be honest it's probably the stream getting hammered, lookup sportsmania or some other paid sub, it's worth it, if you search IPTV on here there is a big thread.

Bigivo1

Thanks for the tip. I'm having terrible trouble with gearbest at the … Thanks for the tip. I'm having terrible trouble with gearbest at the moment trying to get a refund on a faulty box. They've offered me ten dollars in my account which is useless as I can't order a replacement. I'll get in touch with PayPalRead lessRead more

Open a claim with Paypal and they have no choice to give you a full refund. Use your phone to record a short video and upload to this site tinypic.com/ then copy the URL for E-Mail & IM (3rd box) and message this url to Gearbest support.

DADSCAB

Good site and thanks for the tip. https://seo-michael.co.uk

​one thing I would definitely recommend if you are going to watch live TV, paid sub or not, is get the Ares wizard or something similar then use the tool to create an advancedsettings file, that will help an awful lot to reduce buffering on live streams.

nige182

The code has now expired, I am getting the message that it has reached … The code has now expired, I am getting the message that it has reached it's maximum usage limit.Read lessRead more

​hope Alice will come along to restore the code or with a new code..... so far very impressed with gearbest.... their communication was spot on.... on another note banggood was nightmare.... there was no way to chat with cs.... they respond to queries in 48 hours..... so last millennium

ronin13

Hey GB, can you set a new coupon code? Thanks

Ok. i reactivate this coupon code"Amlogic" for you again.

Mine has just arrived this morning.

Pretty impressed with the unit as whole out of the box. Quick and responsive unlike my Virgin Tevo! Will delve further into what it can do with other builds etc in the future.

I was having trouble running the DTS 5.1 encoded video using Plex connected through my AV receiver and the video would freeze on start up. Found a solution that works..

In Plex app settings under System menu, enable 'Use Android Media player' and "Direct Play" to "Forced" instead of Auto.

Now the box is able to run all videos without any issues.

a new firmware update popped up and it made my air mouse to stop working.
only the original remote that came with nexbox made me select options
and after downloading 640mb it fails with unzip error.
I am using Ethernet connection.
anyone any suggestions?
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smudge_14

Aren't the import fees always a risk every time you purchase something … Aren't the import fees always a risk every time you purchase something from abroad?Read lessRead more

They are.

For those who have got the charge, if you wait two weeks it should be returned by the courier. All you need to do at that point is contact the company and say it has never been delivered. Tracking should show returned. If they don't refund you at that point raise a PayPal dispute, non-delivery, you will get the refund then.

slliw

Gearbest emailed me and basically told me to do one saying they are … Gearbest emailed me and basically told me to do one saying they are covered by their T&Cs for customs tax. They then offered me 50% off my next purchase lol which i refused.I've opened a dispute with paypal as it was never mentioned during the order that i may incur importation fees. £38 + £10 P&P + £18 importation fees, thats £66 for a deal that i could have got for under £26 if i hadn't missed the initial deal. :(I emailed Alice, but so far nothingRead lessRead more

Hi, i apologize for the lateness to response due to 2 days off weekend. i will check my emails and get back to you within today.

Gearbest Store Rep.Alice
Alice@gearbest.com

JAMESANN

only used sports mania been great for me ruya looks good also but costs … only used sports mania been great for me ruya looks good also but costs moreRead lessRead more

Another for sportsmania

thanks ! i have lost the offer from banggood so this is nice at the same price!I order it with this one

gearbest.com/mic…tml . Hot!!
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jfclfc

Remember if have to send it back u pay the cost

Not if you pay via PayPal paypal.com/uk/…rns , but otherwise: ask Alice, she'll be along soon.

SkipRat

ordered thanks, whats best to do with it when it arrives is there an … ordered thanks, whats best to do with it when it arrives is there an image to use or stay with whats on them or is there a recommended route to take configuring them. cheersRead lessRead more

Generally just use as it is and download the apps you want from the web or app store..

Wonder if you lot will get the Nexbox A95X quicker than us Banggood purchasers? Mine has been on "backorder" for the last few days, same with a few others

is this sent from their EU warehouse?

louiselouise

Wonder if you lot will get the Nexbox A95X quicker than us Banggood … Wonder if you lot will get the Nexbox A95X quicker than us Banggood purchasers? Mine has been on "backorder" for the last few days, same with a few others Read lessRead more

Probably not, there are only a few days between shipping date estimates for new orders on both sites, they will probably arrive at more or less the same time.

louiselouise

Oh by the way, there's illuminated keyboard/touchpads out now - got mine … Oh by the way, there's illuminated keyboard/touchpads out now - got mine via Prime/free delivery, price is cheaper than when I purchased, £7.99 (added a review as well) https://www.amazon.co.uk/TIZZY-BAC-Wireless-Touchpad-Keyboard/dp/B01KFOP6TKRead lessRead more

Also Prime is not required for free delivery of that one, just a note.

does this come with kodi pre installed?

if you have a older Sony or Phillips TV watch out for the RGB problems with Amilogic devices because they are natively YCbCr colorspace

Brodel

Sorry if this is a daft question but is it possible to set this up in a … Sorry if this is a daft question but is it possible to set this up in a house with no internet, just so that I can plug a usb flash drive into it to watch films on? My current tv doesn't have a usb port but I'm hoping this might be a workaround.Read lessRead more

Yes you can, but if you want artwork etc you do need the internet

wpj

Same here! Bought a mini MXIII recently (£38, ebay) which updated at once.

What's the latest firmware? I have a Mini MXIII and the version on mine is 25th April 2016.

Brodel

Sorry if this is a daft question but is it possible to set this up in a … Sorry if this is a daft question but is it possible to set this up in a house with no internet, just so that I can plug a usb flash drive into it to watch films on? My current tv doesn't have a usb port but I'm hoping this might be a workaround.Read lessRead more

You can attach USB sticks, micro-SD cards and even hard drives. The problem with the hard drive, though, may be how it is formatted; if NFTS then you would need to get a programme via the Play Store (which would need an internet connection). Alternatively, there is no problem if you have it in FAT format.

No need for the internet connection with any of these (though you will be stuck with the video playing apps which are bundled with the box).

jfclfc

Remember if have to send it back u pay the cost

Pay by Paypal then if anything goes wrong with it you do a short recorded video showing the defect. Open a Paypal claim and send Gearbest that video. After a few back and forth messages you will get a full refund, simples.

Brodel

Sorry if this is a daft question but is it possible to set this up in a … Sorry if this is a daft question but is it possible to set this up in a house with no internet, just so that I can plug a usb flash drive into it to watch films on? My current tv doesn't have a usb port but I'm hoping this might be a workaround.Read lessRead more

PS, Kodi will play all the content as well so this would be better than the bundled video playing programmes.

AbbaTheHorse

Really? If you were given 1 wish, that's what you'd wish for?! blimey.

I'm easily pleased

mikeypr

Could I use this for. Netflix at 1080, in conjunction with a VPN from the … Could I use this for. Netflix at 1080, in conjunction with a VPN from the Play store?Read lessRead more

Nope. It doesn't matter if the processor has 512 cores and 64GB of RAM, Netflix will run only in 480p unless the device is in their 'appproved' list:

devices.netflix.com/en_gb/

I know, it's insane. The old Chromecast can stream Netflix in HD but not this.