With Google-Apps https://www.mcbluna.net/wp/zidoo/zidoo-z9x-beta-firmware-v6-0-22-g/ Without Google-Apps https://www.mcbluna.net/wp/zidoo/zidoo-z9x-beta-firmware-v6-0-22/ Changelog: Code: 1. Add custom options for color depth and chroma of different resolutions and frame rates 2. Optimize the problem that the long key time of the remote control is too short 3. Local playback adds the function of matching frame rate and resolution 4. Modify the shortcut settings, the problem that the custom wallpaper cannot select the SMB path 5. Fix the problem that the HDMI Range setting cannot be saved, and the screen will flashing when switching to 16-235 6. Improve device compatibility, and solve some display devices that may flicker in automatic mode (EDID compatibility) 7. Modified the issue of some DV movies playing stuck 8. Fix the problem of asymmetrical upper and lower black borders in certain ratios of movies when using VS10 or LLDV mode 9. Fix the problem of incorrect ratio when online video is cut to 4K 10. Optimize online playback 11. Repair the poster wall cannot be restored from the original backup 12. Fix the problem that some projections cannot be switched to 3D mode 13. Add the function of turning off the TV when the machine sleeps CEC 14. Optimize the playback of DTS CUE music files 15. Fix the setting of bt2020 mode on TVs that do not support 10bit. Problem with abnormal resolution 16. Fixed the issue that the playback of 4K Blu-ray navigation would become 1080P 17. Optimized Blu-ray navigation frame rate switching 18. Fix the problem that third-party players cannot play 19. The system adds a screen saver function 20. Fix the problem that the quick setting crashes when only the AV output is connected 21. Local player information button adds file name display 22. Fix the problem that the local player's bit rate gets wrong 23. Added HDR output display for local player information key 24. Add initial support for Dolby vision MKVs (experimental function, support Profile5, 8 MEL) 25. Fix the problem that the mobile APP cannot be restored to the factory 26. Quick setting adds CEC setting option 27. Fix the problem that the wallpaper of the file manager is not synchronized occasionally 28. Fix the problem that the color space of mobile APP cannot be set 29. Android mobile APP adds application installation function 30. Fix the problem that some U disk causes the machine to enter the reset interface
To activate Google Play Store: 1. Open Play Store, then close it - this generates the GSF ID 2. Goto Settings/Other/About and take a note of the GSF ID 3. In a web browser, goto www.google.com/android/uncertified, log in and enter GSF ID and hit <Register> 4. Restart Z9X
To Google Play Protect Certify your player and activate the Google Play Store: 1. Open Play Store, then close it - this generates the GSF ID 2. Goto Zidoo Quick Settings/Other/About and take a note of the GSF ID 3. In any web browser on any platform, goto www.google.com/android/uncertified, log in and enter GSF ID and hit <Register> 4. Restart Z9X as a now Google Play Protect certified device 5. Start Google Play Store again and register/activate your Google account You are now ready to use the Google Play Store. No other Google services are installed with this procedure.
I think I will need some apps but is there any problems having the google apps installed? Is it better to use an alternative marketplace? Edit - 3D MVC mkv playback is broken with this firmware. 3D iso playback is working.
In fact there are several bugs as always with a new model. Other fellow testers are making nice lists of them and I think all mine are already on one of those. I will wait for the next big bug fix before starting jotting them down myself. I expect we will get something somewhere this week. Oh yes I am pleasantly surprised with Android TV APP compatibility in general and for streaming services specifically. No problem just follow the documented procedure.
Thanks for reply. I think I will test the G version with next firmware. I have been testing just using Aptoide but it's a bit limiting with the apps that will work without google play services.