It remains to be seen if such hardwarespecific features will make it into xbmc mainline or exist as patches for vendors to integrate. Kodi addons and xbmc plugins superrepo has them all add to compare download all kodi addons and xbmc plugins from superrepo. Xbmc for android on pivos xios ds pieter viljoens blog. The xios ds was able to read all files, but could not take some massive file types and would either slow down or crash, due to lack of processing power. Not considering the x5 anymore, looking at the x7 instead now but its not without its issues either it seems as virtually all android tv boxes. I have the firmware installed on the pivos xios ds box but am unsure how to install kodi v14. Pivos releases tofulinux for the xios series media. The porting of xbmc for android was created at the it is a popular alternative to windows media center for htpc home theater pc use. The android version shipped on the pivos xios ds media center you have is most likely out of date and we want to have the latest available version so we experience less problems with any bugs that the software my have. Pivos ultra slim xios ds hd wifi media player w remote. Pivos xios xs or xios xs media play is an armbased media player. While pivos xios ds only had a single cpu core and performed roughly at the level as a jailbroken atv2, pivos xios xs have a dualcore cpu which can perform about twice as fast as its predecessor. Tofu xs androidtofuapp tofu app for xios ds c gpl2.
This method can be used to update to either android or xbmc linux firmware. Pivos xios ds media play smart tv companion with 802. Downloads xios ds downloads pivos xios ds media play. Os starts basically like you would with a bootable xbmc like you can. Jul, 2012 as pivos sponsored a large portion of the port, we were able to work with their vendors to achieve butterysmooth hardwareaccelerated playback on the xios ds. Winscp client terminal software for your windows pc download here. The pivos group will periodically release newer versions of software. Pivos unveils xios xs android xbmc tv box powered by.
Both also come with comes with usb ports, microsd card, ethernet port, integrated wifi, and a remote control. Turn any tv into a smart tv with the xios ds streaming media player featuring android 4. With the xios ds, connect entertainment and productivity to your hdtv. May 31, 2014 the box comes with xs remote an rf remote specifically designed to be used with xbmc. Pivos works closely with xbmc to optimize media playback. 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. This system as well as the xios was designed with xbmc in mind. I am currently using a pivos xios xs with the android firmware. Pivos xios xs firmware full guides for download and update. May 29, 2014 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. Still considering the newly released xios xs as i have coworkers who have the older xios ds and like it and pivos is mentioned as a company that supports its products well according to comments ive seen. Any of the pivos technology group inc trademarks,names or product associated names, images, technologies including firmware are the property of pivos technology group inc.
I had the box up, and updated, i wanted to install xbmc, and i discovered that the announcement for xbmc on android support did not include. Kodi is available for multiple operatingsystems and hardware platforms, featuring a 10foot user interface for use with televisions and remote controls. Our developers responded in support of making this a. Im an android zealot, who who has experienced many devices over the years from cheap to cutting edge. Oct 05, 20 about xbmc is an awardwinning free and open source gpl software media player and entertainment hub for digital media. Aug 25, 2014 the xios xs sent to me was running a pivos modified version of android os 4. Plugin the hdmi cable to your tv and the other end to your pivos xios ds unit. 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. Their use here does not imply that you may use them for any other purpose other than for the same or a similar informational use as contemplated by the original. Created in 2003 by a group of like minded programmers, xbmc is a nonprofit project run and developed by volunteers located around the world. This one of the biggest reasons i took a chance and snagged the xs because it worked with xbmc, whose specialty was playing all files.
Video shows how to update your firmware from xios xbmclinux. Pivos s lead developer scott davilla, wo also is a member of team xbmc, wrote on the xbmc. Now that the developers of xbmc offer a version of their popular media center software for android, you can run it on all sorts of devices. The people who should be getting critised are the people selling boxes as being xbmc compatible while doing no work themselves and are simply leeching off the work of others to make a profit. Be sure to show your support by hitting that like button, adding it to your favorites, and leaving a comment. Updated installing xbmc linux port to the pivos xios ds. Overall it was a pretty nice setup but as time went on it aged and like most android based devices the upgrades to the newer os and features began to slow it down a bit so pivos took this as the opportune time to act and upgrade and with that comes the new model we have today, the xios xs. I have installed kodi, so i am not using the default tofu kodi player. I own the previous incarnation of the pivos xios media player, and it has been an excellent product.
Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older. The pivos xios ds is a flexible media player powered by an arm cortex a9. Xios ds was released with gb then got updated to ics as advertised. Well with the pivos xios android media player, its sort of possible.
For this tutorial, i am running xbmc linux operating system. However, if you are a bit of an average user when it comes to android devices, xbmc and smart tvs and arent willing to learn the tricks of the trade, then id stay away from the pivos xios ds. Box contents check to see if all the contents are in the box. 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 contributed the entire in house developed amlcodec that how any aml based device currently runs xbmc with hardware decoding. As pivos developed the tofu media os for our latest xios xs, our. Custom firmwares the pivos aios high definition media player. I have been wanting to add a media player to another area of the house, to stream from my own network, but i just cant purchase this unitit looks as if it should be on a childs playroom desk, next to their finger paints. This box is super slim with a sleek, glossy design and is packed with thousands of internet and mobile features. Now that the developers of xbmc offer a version of their popular media center software. I have an pivos xios ds, and the amazon fire tv runs circles around it, and not sure if the xs model will outdo the amazon fire tv. 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. Xbmb3c script error on my pivos xios running linux kodi. Jul 24, 2014 thanks for checking out my newest video.
Pivos ptgmcxxaluus xios xs media center with tofu newegg. How to download and update pivos xios xs firmware one of the most popular mobile phones brands on the market are htc phones, therefore when it get dated it is important to know how to update android firmware on htc. Kodi is a free and open source media player application developed by the xbmc foundation, a nonprofit technology consortium. Plug the power adapter into the wall but not into the pivos xios ds unit yet. I currently own a xios ds and make regular use of it, but find it has some bugs occasional freezesreboots, audiovideo playback difficulties on some higher bitrate files, etc. Kodi formerly xbmc is a free and open source media player application developed by the xbmc kodi foundation, a nonprofit technology consortium. Pivos unveils xios xs android xbmc tv box powered by amlogic. One of xbmc s main features is its customizability. Get a pen or paper clip and flip your pivos xios ds unit over so you can see the grey rubber bottom of the unit. 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. A little over a year ago, we took a look at the pivos xios ds media play entertainment center and found it to be a unique device with a lot to offer. Aug 21, 2012 reset android on pivos xios ds media play. Xios ds streaming media player for tvs with xbmc capability.
Xbmc for android kodi open source home theater software. Fast forward to today, and we now have an updated version called the pivos xios xs. Pivos releases tofulinux for the xios series media players. Tofulinux maintains wide compatibility with popular kodi addons, is pnp. Apr 08, 20 i found this with all the android movie players, until i got the pivos xios and installed the xbmc linux firmware from there web site, the play back is absolutely flawless and in the settings you can select 480 to 1080p and 2. From the hardware side of things its pretty similar to devices like gbox midnight mx2 or tronsmart prometheus which were released about a year ago. Pivos sponsored and contributed the majority of xbmc android port that is xbmc for android platform on any android device. The hardware company pivos paid for the devs to add support for their xios ds. 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. Also your windows pc will need to be on the same network as your pivos ds xios media. So pivos xios xs must differentiate itself through its software implementation and user interface.
As of feb 01 20, the pivos group has two options for the user. Oct 18, 2012 with the new european m3 version of the cortex a9, and the 1 gb ram, you can now download the latest firmware directly with the xios ds. When xbmc android development was announced in 2012, the main development platform was pivos xios ds, a tv box based on amlogic. I am asking this question here since pivos forum does not allow to ask about unsuported plugins not sure if plexbmc falls in that category though. View entire discussion 3 comments more posts from the xbmc community. Pivos xios xs firmware full guides for download and update firmware on you updated 30 sep one of the most commonly used devices at home is a router and firmware upgrade for a router can be done with ease taking very little time to do that. The xios xs sent to me was running a pivos modified version of android os 4.
How to install kodi on pivos xios ds device kodi forums. Apr 17, 2015 tofulinux build 032615 is available on the pivos technology group download section of its website for both the xios xs and ds media players. Pivos xios ds is an armbased media player settop box that can run kodi on either android or linux. There are a few things you need, to access your pivos xios ds media player. This pivos xios ds was the original reference hardware target for the xbmc kodi for android port development. I also installed plexbmc, which work great, but crash sometime. May 05, 20 well with the pivos xios android media player, its sort of possible. Reason for that is it is important to know that this is just the first in a series of new xbmc and android based media players from pivos. Sign up allow firmware update of pivos device xs and ds via kodi addon. Xbmc uses directly to the the hardware decoding of xios ds media play. Demo shows how to update your xios ds from android based firmware. Use winscp or other alternative to move the update file to your msd. Pivos hit on the mark with the xios xs delivering a very capable all in one. Use winscp or other alternative to move the update file to your msd card.
866 671 1663 1583 1168 1447 1683 1061 479 690 498 641 220 408 805 951 16 297 285 379 976 1397 1346 1393 1563 365 517 751 1149 1422 855 489 821 538