It hope it’s for a long time, there are so many issues at present. The OS is practically unusable for me, all I can get to work right now are Netflix and BBC iPlayer. Aptoide doesn’t work at all, it worked once and now it doesn’t like my router so I can’t update apps or get new ones. The YouTube app won’t let me play my purchases so I can’t watch films I’ve bought. Prime video won’t work. Will these issues ever be fixed?
I tried plugging a Roku stick in and everything was fine until I needed to put the projector at a slight angle. It’s so frustrating.
WTH were the developers thinking using such a POS OS?
These are things that worry me, but I would take a guess at 2 years of OS updates as Philips have used this AOSP in other products so they are invested in the platform. Android TV still has a lot of issues due to Application dev’s being picky. Google themselves being picky and not really thinking ATV would be used on Projectors. Why is your projector having issues with your Router. Are you running the latest updates on the projector?
Good for you. You mods just keep repeating the same old mantra ‘it’s not the PPM’s fault your app / hardware isn’t compatible’. What a load of rubbish, this projector was specifically advertised as having access to just about any app you wanted to through the android platform yet it consistently struggles to run even the most popular ones.
I can (and do) plug in an external source which solves the OS issue but then you lose hardware functionality with bluetooth and keystone correction.
The OS needs fixing.
I guess, in max. 2 years everyone will use his ppm with a stick, rpi or laptop anyway. Probably a lot sooner.
Hopefully Screeneo will find some time for long lasting projector improvements like pleasing bright mode, silent night mode, and variable fan speed, before the project ends.
Yes, it’s a shame. However, this is unfortunately something that the device manufacturers have no control over. I have had similar problems with AirPlay and DRM-protected content before, so I’m not expecting it to work without a HDMI cable.
Yes, for sure, DRM protected contents will never pass.
But except for contents bought through Apple store, other contents could be played through inner apps like Netflix, Amazon Prime or YouTube.
And finally, for contents bought through Apple store, you have found the best combo : AppleTV/PPM !
The native Netflix, Amazon Prime or Youtube apps are sluggish and highly unusable. I’ve used much better android tv implementations. The one they selected just sucks.
Just a friendly hint: if you genuinely want people to help you, it would probably be a good idea to think twice about how you express yourself. For instance, comments like “what the hell were the developers thinking using such a piece of shit OS?” and “you’re full of shit” aren’t going to make people very inclined to invest their time in helping you.
As for the problems you mention in your first post in this thread:
Other people have also reported problems with Aptoide, and although PhilipsPrashant reported that he hasn’t been able to reproduce the problem he is working on it (App installation from Aptoide doesn't work). You can work around this by downloading the apps you need and side-load them. Have you tried that as a temporary solution?
There has also been other reports of problems with Prime Video. Have you seen if this thread contains anything that could be helpful? Amazon Prime Videos wouldn't play
Please do that, but please do it in a constructive manner. That helps solve the problems, both for yourself and for others battling with the same issues.
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