Beta version v1.0.75 for Z9X Pro/Z20 Pro/Z2000 Pro/Z2600/UHD5000 release

GOAT local media player already exists. Switch to Ugoos Am6b+ instead and run CoreElec / KodiOS. There's literally nothing on these Zidoos that CoreElec doesn't do better, especially if your library is primarily MKV. Unless you're hankering to plug a HD/SDD directly into the Zidoo like the Z10 Pro, don't bother with it.

Can easily run Plex on CoreElec/KodiOS and plus you gain full P7 FEL support (only player on the market that can do play full FEL and not just process RPU), real TV-led, CM4.0, etc.

I'm currently selling my Z9X Pro as PlexMod on CoreElec knocks the socks off the Zidoo. Much faster and much more robust.

 

I stayed away from am logic chip since I read somewhere (to be confirmed…) there was issue with the playback of dts hd or true hd.
That is why I chose a Realtek zidoo.

 

That's not right. You read wrong.

CoreElec supports all lossless passthrough: TrueHD, DTS Core/MA/X, etc.

 

I installed Plex mod with ZDMC 20.2 to try it out. I don't use it - but just checked and it's still working fine.

 

PlexMod on Zidoo works, but runs extremely slow compared to PlexMod on CoreElec

It's why I'm loathe to fire up the Zidoo/PlexMod even for occasional VS10 use, the interface/everything is just so slow compared to CoreElec. On the Zidoo, you have Plex running as an add-on on top of an extremely dated Kodi version, which is running as an app on the Zidoo, and then another app to perform the path substitution. Just not ideal.

I only and heavily use Plex. I had fun with the Zidoo and VS10 has it's purposes, but the meta has changed drastically in the past few months with the stability and features of CoreElec 21.0 and the rise of the "Kodi as native linux OS" approach.

I mean... P7 FEL alone is enormous! And CE/Ugoos AM6b+ is the only streaming solution on the market that can correctly play it back. Real TV-led and CM4.0 are also really important. Zidoo does not seem interested in fixing the tv-led issue.

The only reasons now for Zidoo Z9X Pro over CoreElec on Ugoos Am6b+ is:

1) You mainly play ISOs and disk images vs MKV remux. Kodi will not play DTDL DolbyVision ISOs

2) VS10 on SD/SDR content. It's fun, but I don't like the gamma mapping of VS10. I don't think it's accurate, whites and lights are overbright

I think the Z9X Pro was the best on the market for a while, and it served me well. But it has almost been completely replaced now, especially if playing 4K dolby vision remuxes is the goal.

 

Thank you for the feedback.
I am very new to zidoo and this is my first install of everything.
I probably need to troubleshot more.
When I launch a movie, it starts but the image dies and it says the zidoo player failed but I can still hear the sound from the movie…

Very interesting point of view, I will have a look.

 

I bought z20 pro september 2023 and updated at 1052 g because I was too smart. I had to make a flash reset on 1052 without Google Service. I am still on this official version. Z20 Pro - Denon AVC 4800h - TV Philips. Devices support me all video and audio formats. Z 20 pro is also set according to Mark's recommendations. Work ok, maybe once a month coughs a little. I am waiting for an official update.

 

How can you expect something to work after one year of buying any product. I spend money i expect it to work right out of box. I have used 3 models of zidoo all a big disappointment. Dune solo8k is my first dune device. 1080 p upscaling to 4k is superb you wont even realise you watch either 1080p or 4k. Most important i have very smooth playback and no issue of framerate as you always had with zidoo. Dolby vision works perfect in Dune whereas in Zidoo colors are too warm in dolby vision. I am happy with it.

 

I am pleased you have a system you are happy with and sorry to see you have not been able to resolve the issues with the Zidoo models you have.

 

Most important i have very smooth playback and no issue of framerate as you always had with zidoo - I resolved these issues some time ago and reported them here to help others changing settings on my NAS seems to have fixed that issue so can't necessarily blame Zidoo here. The last problem I had was with the latest version of the firmware and HDR files switching on the VS10 engine (was set to Auto) resolved it for me took all of 5 minutes to figure out and I will change it back once the next firmware is released.

 

The only player that is reported to playback all the dolby vision profiles is the Ugoos AM6B Plus using CoreElec.

 

and also OPPO))

 

OPPO doesn't support Dolby Vision in mkv container. Can only get DV in ISO/full disc backup

 

Too bad that Ugoos doesn't support internal HDD. Due to my LAN issues, I need to watch direct from HDD either internal or through USB.

 

Not quite true, will also support Movie only back up folder structure (BDMV) or Transport Stream (M2TS).

 

Oh why does your lan not work ?

 

I think this a question better asked in a Dune or Ugoos forum!

 

Done thx

 

I have documented it in other threads but basically my LAN speed is not fast enough to stream 4K without issues. 1080p and below are pretty much flawless but if a 4K there are problems. That is why I have to use a HD in the device.

 

Hello, for people who are still having problems with compatibility with 3D not being activated, will you offer a compatibility solution with a fix in the next firmware? THANKS