Almost identical specs, looks like they may be using the same pcb. Android is a pita to use with the remote, and overall its not as stable as xbmc linux. Pivos ultra slim xios ds hd wifi media player w remote. Its ability to bring a full fledged android os to your big screen tv can be an enjoyable experience. Couple that with media playing capabilities of xbmc, and you have the makings of an inexpensive mini htpc. Atv510b is the design used by devices such as pivos xios ds, jynxbox android hd, sumvision cyclone nano m3, and mygica atv510b enjoy tv nano 3, among others.
This method can be used to update to either android or xbmc linux firmware. The atv1200 may have a dual core chip but it only has the android os and your taking whatever gets released by pivos and trying to make it work. The xios is the better option as it has xbmc developers working on it and the dedicated linux firmware. The pivos xios ds is a nice small androidand linux media box with plenty of power, io connectors and possibilities the pivos xios ds allows you to run a specially tailored version of linux bundled with the acclaimed xbmc media player as this linux version is specifically tuned for running xbmc only, it boots ultra fast into xbmc interface. Use winscp or other alternative to move the update file to your msd card. Pivos releases tofulinux for the xios series media players. Xios ds streaming media player for tvs with xbmc capability by pivos technology. If you do plan to get one id suggest the following. The pivos xios ds media play smart tv companion that is its full title is one of those things i have always been fascinated with. As pivos developed the tofu media os for our latest xios xs, our community in large has requested a linux variation since the xs launch.
Pivos hit on the mark with the xios xs delivering a very capable all in one media. Our developers responded in support of making this a. I hope that we can install the tofu firmware on our china generic boxes. Pivos unveils xios xs android xbmc tv box powered by amlogic aml8726mx processor when xbmc android development was announced in 2012, the main development platform was pivos xios ds, a tv box based on amlogic aml8726m1 that can run either xbmc linux or android, and the company pivos group was the main sponsor and contributor for xbmc on arm. As of feb 01 20, the pivos group has two options for the user. Linux kodi update to pivos box kodi community forum. According to an article on wikipedia, tofu media center has already been. Demo shows how to update your xios ds from android based firmware. Pivos releases tofulinux for the xios series media.
Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older. Xios ds remote allow you to use android phone touch screen as a remote, best option for android apps. The pivos group will periodically release newer versions of software. When xbmc android development was announced in 2012, the main development platform was pivos xios ds, a tv box based on amlogic aml8726m1 that can run either xbmc linux or android, and the company pivos group was the main sponsor and contributor for xbmc on arm. With this firmware, you obviously sacrifice all of the applications that can be run on an android operating system, but there is a significant reason to go with this instead. Once the file downloads, you can install it with the ubuntu software centre. Fast forward to today, and we now have an updated version called the pivos xios xs. I would definitely recommend the pivos xios ds to anybody who wants a relatively inexpensive way to set up a dedicated media center that does not involve having to cable your computer to your tv. Pivos xios xs or xios xs media play is an armbased media player settop box that can currently run kodi on android, and in the future might also be able to run kodi on linux using unofficial thirdparty image firmware, similar to its predecessor pivos xios ds this pivos xios xs and its predecessor pivos xios ds doesnt need to be jailbroken and was previously both reference hardware. Remote is very annoying to use and made of cheap plastic. The android version shipped on the pivos xios ds media center you have is most likely out of date and we want to have the latest available version so we experience less problems with any bugs that the software my have. Alright, so ive taken the time to wipe the device, install the linux version of xbmc. Tofu media center allows you to download addons such as rss, mail checker, album art downloader, and much more in our opensource repository.
Then, if you need to update the firmware, ensure that you have pluged in your microsd card, go to the directory of the firmware on your pc, in this example, the download directory, then navigate to the mediasdcard folder of the pivos xios ds media player and then transfer the firmware file, by dragging the file across to the right, as. Pivos xios ds is an armbased media player settop box that can run kodi on. The pivos xios ds media play is a unique device, to say the least. Ive been using the xios ds for about 6 months now, having tried various android and the linux versions. Contribute to pivosgrouptofu xsandroidtofuapp development by creating an account on github. The current linux version is quite stable, but not perfect.
Pivos xios ds is an armbased media player settop box that can run kodi on either android or linux. Has anyone done this yet, or is it even worth it considering tofu. Contrary to many other companies that push faster and faster hardware, pivos group focuses on. Pivos xios ds media play question for kodi tv addons. The link for the linux build should still be correct. Xios ds launcher makes navigating with stock remote a little nicer and easier. This pivos xios ds was the original reference hardware target for the xbmckodi for android port development. Anyone know if the open elec gbox mx2 port will work on the new pivos xios xs. Just navigate to that page and click the deb package for your architecture 32 or 64bit under download libdvbpsi7. How to determine which xios ds hardware version you have m1 or m3. In addition to the android version, the xios ds can also be flashed with a linux version of the firmware which is a custom version of xbmc and boots directly into it. So pivos xios xs must differentiate itself through its software. Pivos xios xs firmware full guides for download and update.
Pivos xios ds performs roughly at the level as a jailbroken atv2, but also comes with usb ports, microsd card, and doesnt need to be jailbroken. Ive been using the xios ds for a year or so now on the linux build. Until i got the pivos xios and installed the xbmc linux. Xios ds was released with gb then got updated to ics as advertised. The xios ds supports virtually all video and audio codecs available. The tofu operating system is based on android and supports android applications. Tofulinux build 032615 is available on the pivos technology group download section of its website for both the xios xs and ds media players.
Use winscp or other alternative to move the update file to your msd. Im an android zealot, who who has experienced many devices over the years from cheap to cutting edge. The xios will boot diretcely into kodi and you have access to kodionly extensions including genesis some extensions may not work because they are not linux compatible minority. Video shows how to update your firmware from xios xbmc linux. The xios xs come with upgraded memory and processor onboard but the real jump it gets is from the custom android 4. Custom firmwares the pivos aios high definition media player. Imo the android version is not mature enough for reliable daily use. Based on android, gives you the abilty to load android apps. I just picked up a xios xs and a high speed micro sd for streaming. Video shows how to update your firmware from xios xbmclinux. With that package installed, you should be able to run sudo aptget install acestreamfull again in your terminal to install acestream. I know its possible with the ds, but for the same price i figured id get the dualcore version.
Miui 12 super wallpaper port adds two new options hale crater and evergreen garden. As pivos developed the tofu media os for our latest xios xs, our community in large has. This time around pivos uses the tofu media center gui, which is a pivos customized version of xmbc that sits on top of the android 4. Os named tofu this os starts basically like you would with a bootable xbmc like you can make with the linux versions where it. Xbmchub not affiliated with xbmc reports that geniatech has released the android and linux source code for atv510b, one of geniatech settop boxes based on aml8726m3 cortex a9 processor. Need to load firmware image to microsd card to flash anything for m3 model.
Pivos unveils xios xs android xbmc tv box powered by. If you read the thread over on xbmc forums you will see there are plenty of bugs with the atv1200. Go to the pivos forums and grab the latest tofu linux on xios ds, i have to say it is the best release to date for the ds and it is supported by pivos group which i believe they have hired on hydra to start coding official pivos. This buildroot forms the basis of the tofu pivos images. Repositories created and contributed to by pivos technology group pivosgroup github repositories created by pivos technology group.
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