allaboutbuzz Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 New Update Buzz 5 V5.0.919 Feb 13th, 2024 Sent to All Buzz 5 Users running V5.0.906 Changes: - Fixed Crashes. - Minor Bug Fixes - Fixed some TMDB Bugs on VOD + TV Series - Fixed some crashes in many menus (VOD, search, PVR) - Fixed Timeshift playback bugs on some streams - Fixed missing movie images on some servers. - Fixed wrong category and channel positions in their lists when the positions were updated on server - Fixed a Crash in VOD when opening categories. - Updated Android Libraries to Improve app performance - Fixed a bug with PVR and HLS Streams and it would not record anything - Fixed a bug when categories you moved manually reset after a box reboot. - Fixed a bug with Recently Watched on TV Series 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy48 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Hi may I ask the are you thinking of adding all the standard APPs like BBC iplayer , channel 4 , itvx player , channel 5 player and many more as some are not able to add as there not supported , so don't to keep jumping around and just use Buzz TV 5 thought that was the idea 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 how are they standard apps? because you're the only one that has mentioned them and this thread is about buzztv 5 not your "standard" apps 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emporium Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Also keep in mind that on the 5 series devices (AndroidTV 11), they are on an AndroidTV platform. Do not confuse it with a standard Android platform as in a phone and tablet. Many app devs create their apps for generic Android, and therefore their apps, even if can be sideloaded, will not work well on Android TV, since the dev has created the UI and assumes use of a touch screen and not a remote. This is a developers issue, not a buzz box issue. It's up to the developers to create an AndroidTV version of their app. One good example is the Windscribe VPN client. You can install the Android version on any buzz box. It'll work, but it is cruel to try to use it with a remote, and you will need to often use the "mouse cursor" option on the remote. BUT, if you install the AndroidTV version (which they have - and listed on their site for devices like an nvidia shield), then that version is quite well done, and optimized for use on an AndroidTV platform with a remote. So if the dev has only created their android app with phones and tablets in consideration, then you need to keep your expectations in check when you try to use them on an AndroidTV platform. Don't blame buzz for app developer's oversight. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allaboutbuzz Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 3 hours ago, Paddy48 said: Hi may I ask the are you thinking of adding all the standard APPs like BBC iplayer , channel 4 , itvx player , channel 5 player and many more as some are not able to add as there not supported , so don't to keep jumping around and just use Buzz TV 5 thought that was the idea If you mean pre install the apps into a Firmware update No we have no plans to do that. A lot of those can be easily found in the Playstore already. We try to limit pre installed apps as they just add to the size of a Firmware and also bloat ware for the users that don't use them at all. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy48 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Ahh ok well can I ask a massive favor can ypu put BBC IPLAYER on the buzz box because on playstore its saying its not compatible and I think channel 4 is as well please, or put places that we can downloaded onto buzz box , and when will we be able record on the box I see the button but it doesn't work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 2 minutes ago, Paddy48 said: Ahh ok well can I ask a massive favor can ypu put BBC IPLAYER on the buzz box because on playstore its saying its not compatible and I think channel 4 is as well please, or put places that we can downloaded onto buzz box , and when will we be able record on the box I see the button but it doesn't work ? this thread is about software not firmware buzztv 5 has nothing to do with other apps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 and I just installed bbc iplayer from aptoide and it runs fine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy48 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Thanks I will download it and see if it works 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 anymore issues start a thread in the section for your model and also include firmware/software versions 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allaboutbuzz Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 7 hours ago, Paddy48 said: Ahh ok well can I ask a massive favor can ypu put BBC IPLAYER on the buzz box because on playstore its saying its not compatible and I think channel 4 is as well please, or put places that we can downloaded onto buzz box , and when will we be able record on the box I see the button but it doesn't work ? Are you recording on the Buzz app? Because that is the only place it works. It won't record other apps content. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCut Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 Hi, I'm new here and not tech-savvy. I have an Essentials E2 SE (purchased 11/05/23) and the Feb 13 update crashed my box. I ended up with a blank screen with the option to "try again" or "factory data reset". I tried again several times then opted for the factory reset. Since then I've been unable to load my service provider's portal (UltraStream). It fails to connect. I was on the phone with Ultrastream all day yesterday but my box simply will no longer load. Any help is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 https://stbtalk.com/forum/25-news-and-announcements/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emporium Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) 4 hours ago, BuzzCut said: Hi, I'm new here and not tech-savvy. I have an Essentials E2 SE (purchased 11/05/23) and the Feb 13 update crashed my box. I ended up with a blank screen with the option to "try again" or "factory data reset". I tried again several times then opted for the factory reset. Since then I've been unable to load my service provider's portal (...). It fails to connect. I was on the phone with ... all day yesterday but my box simply will no longer load. Any help is much appreciated. OK.. First... No discussions about specific services on these forums. Secondly, after the factory reset and all, I assume your box took the update ? Does the box boot properly and get to the home page as expected ? If you were using a MAC based type of sub (ie: based on MAC of your box and a portal URL [no username/password]), you "may" need to ask your provider to do a "Device reset" on your account in their panel. That should have been the first thing they did, but sometimes they are too s....... And finally, next time, don't hijack someone else's thread. Start your own. Edited February 17 by Emporium 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Calhoun Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 thanks for the new updates. It's terrific. I can now fully appreciate the U5 and it's excellence. I think i'll finally retire my XRS4500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, Emporium said: OK.. First... No discussions about specific services on these forums. Secondly, after the factory reset and all, I assume your box took the update ? Does the box boot properly and get to the home page as expected ? If you were using a MAC based type of sub (ie: based on MAC of your box and a portal URL [no username/password]), you "may" need to ask your provider to do a "Device reset" on your account in their panel. That should have been the first thing they did, but sometimes they are too s....... And finally, next time, don't hijack someone else's thread. Start your own. Thank you, I do appreciate your reply. I joined the forum by posting after which I was directed to register, received a confirmation email. etc. I didn't notice the forum rules as part of that process but am now aware and will definitely respect them. I used to run a forum so I get it. I may be a newbie here but I'm 80 years old and have been around the block a few times. Lol. I didn't think I was hijacking this thread as my issue is directly related to the Feb 13 update at which time my box stopped providing Live TV. YouTube, Disney and other apps work normally. Yes, after the factory reset the box took the update. The home page is normal. My provider uses a XC API login. I called the BuxxTV 1-866 number ten times today for tech support and left messages but nada. I've ordered a new box from Amazon as I'm clearly grasping at straws in the metaverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 when you got that screen what happened after you selected factory data reset? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emporium Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Is that the screen you still get when you try to connect ? Have you tried a HARD Factory reset using the PIN method ? At the current state, I think you should try it. Here a link to hard resetting a 4500, but the procedure is the same for the majority of the boxes. https://stbtalk.com/topic/300-factory-reset-hard-reset-xr4500-xrs4500/ When you go into the "server settings", have you tried creating a NEW server entry with your provider portal URL and credentials ? What exactly is the message you get when you try to create a new one and connect with that ? Edited February 17 by Emporium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 3 minutes ago, dishuser said: when you got that screen what happened after you selected factory data reset? It reset with the update and appeared normal but since then I've been unable to load/connect to my tv provider's portal. As I mentioned I spent all day yesterday with my provider trying various approaches from their end but they can't figure it out and think it is a Buzz issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dishuser Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Just now, BuzzCut said: It reset with the update and appeared normal but since then I've been unable to load/connect to my tv provider's portal. As I mentioned I spent all day yesterday with my provider trying various approaches from their end but they can't figure it out and think it is a Buzz issue. ask them if they have any alternate portal url's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, dishuser said: ask them if they have any alternate portal url's Yes, we tried two alternate urls and an alternate password. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbs. Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Have one of us try your info to see if it works on one of our buzz units No harm in trying Pm me ,Emporium or dishuser Edited February 17 by nbs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emporium Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 1 minute ago, nbs. said: Have one of us try your info to see if it works on one of our buzz units No harm in trying Pm me ,Emporium or dishuser I just sent him a short trial for another service to test And at the same time I pointed out that android boxes sometimes add a space automatically after a "," when you are typing in the URL using the remote. You need to go back and delete the space. I typically use the very appreciated web server option since I find it easier to use my PC to enter new servers (especially when using cut&paste). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 8 minutes ago, Emporium said: I just sent him a short trial for another service to test And at the same time I pointed out that android boxes sometimes add a space automatically after a "," when you are typing in the URL using the remote. You need to go back and delete the space. I typically use the very appreciated web server option since I find it easier to use my PC to enter new servers (especially when using cut&paste). I'll try your suggested test in the morning and let you know. Much appreciated. I checked and there is no space around the "." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzCut Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 15 minutes ago, nbs. said: Have one of us try your info to see if it works on one of our buzz units No harm in trying Pm me ,Emporium or dishuser My provider did that yesterday on his Buzz box and yes, everything worked normally. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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