New firmware v1.4.6 version for ZIDOO X9S released

Some videos 16x9 still are played in 4x3 in Kodi are played correctly

 

"Can't play" flv files either in native player and in Zdmc internal player. Any solution for this?

 

I got "Unknown Audio Format" message.

 

I have the same problem with this firmware as 1.4.4, any Network file with HD audio stutters and pauses, is there a way i can check the Network speed / cache with this firmware?
If i return to 1.3.0 everything is fine, please advise this is very annoying.

 

Also reporting the fact you can't pick a city in th weather app. I'm a newbie as only got the box at the weekend, so wasn't sure if it was an issue just related to latest firmware

 

Anybody find out yet how to upgrade van ZDMC 16.4 to ZDMC 17.1 without deleting 16.4 first?

 

I'm not going to change version until it officially leaves, I'll stay in 1.4.4 because in my equimant it works for what I need


Waiting for the official version

 

Sad to see this new update is causing problems like bricking for some people. Will give this a go when my wife gives me this as my birthday present.

A suggestion to Zidoo tech. Could you release an app that can be installed or even part of the future firmware updates which can collect all the settings and logs from the x9s/x10 and send them off to Zidoo or to a USB stick for diagnoses. Am sure this would help a lot with pin pointing where the bugs are coming from.

 

I hunk there is a problem in your settings. In half a year I never seen a movie 16x9 plays at 4x3. And I test all firmwares.

 

If you have the opportunity to test the video "Heaven & Hell 30 Years - Neon Nights" in VOB format, you will see, unless this happens only to me, Tukker, a member of the forum also complains about the same, Tukker, a member of the forum also complains about the same, I think this only happens in videos in the DVD format

 

DVD as in .iso ?

 

no, ifo or vob

 

can only find flac's of it.

 

Forget it, is not important

 

Yes. The exact wording is "Unknown Audio Format".

 

Correct, it happens with dvd format (mpeg2) mostly in resolution 720. Converting same video in 1024 and its ok. (dvdfab)

 

I guess that most people visit forums when they encounter problems and need help, so most posts centre on negative aspects.

I have encountered many problems over the year (started my journey way back with the first generation WD units) and learn a lot from forums - "So Thank you to all the posters especially those that offer help and advice".

My view on the two Zidoo units I have (x9s & x8) - best investment I have ever made, for the price of a hand full of CDs or DVDs you get access to unlimited entertainment.

The latest firmware may still have a few issues BUT does not diminish from a great product with good ongoing support.
"Well done developers".

 

I watched a mkv movie with 720 x 5xx resolution. It displayed as 4:3 as well.

 

720x5xx *IS* 4:3 and have to played as 4:3.

On DVD files, VOB-files, there is a widescreenflag to set (relict from anamorphic video times via DVD) to strech the video to 1024x5xx for 16:9.
Maybe the Zidoo player ignores the widescreen flag for an anamorphic video on VOB files or the transfer to MKV have not set the proper aspect ratio.

 

I used MediaInfo to check the file. It says 16:9 ratio. Probably the people who was remuxing the file, made a mistake.