Posts by AFNGUY

Hi Guys... I will post my question here simply as the topic title is reasonable "Open"

How does one switch on and OFF the Picture In Picture feature? I have several friends who have managed to switch it on, then it cant be switched off or at least they couldnt find it!

and @ Admins... Please can the PIP feature be Password protected?

Thanks in advance

G

Similar issue here... Client had service for 6 years perfectly.. upgraded from a ukrainian made box to z10 se... all worked great..

Since the last update wouldnt take, we factory reset box... added portal... now it wont connect to server.. says its blocked.. Provider says all is ok at their end...

Downloaded another app and added url... still the same issue so it sounds like provider activation panel issue or ISp.. but tried 3 different urls for same provider and its blocked...

Any help greatly appreciated.

Edited to advise of resolution..... The providers Activation pannel does not like the box ID but accepted the real mac addy...

Hi all...
A polite request for 2 more apps to be added to the "Market" place app...

Proton VPN

Planet Free VPN....

BTW.... I havent seen the BBC or ITV apps in the "Market" place .......

Quote from kmk

**MOL4 Beta: Cloudflare Error 1010 on XC API connections (works fine in MOL3 / TiviMate / UHF)**

Hi all,

**Issue:**
MOL4 Beta fails to load content from my provider with Cloudflare Error 1010 ("banned browser signature" / Browser Integrity Check). The identical connection (same XC API credentials, same network) works perfectly on:

- MOL3 on Z11 Pro Max
- MOL3 on Z mini
- TiviMate
- UHF

It fails on:

- MOL4 Beta on Z12 Ultra
- MyTVOnline+ on iOS (identical 1010 error)

**What I've tested:**

- Changed the API User Agent to a Chrome desktop string → still 1010
- Confirmed the error occurs against two independent Cloudflare-protected endpoints, including a direct connection to the provider and connect to IPTV Editor— so seems it is not one server's firewall rule
- Switching users (IPTV Editor) changes the behavior (successful refresh) but I think that may be temporary.

**Analysis:**
Since the UA string makes no difference and only the new-generation apps (MOL4 / MOL+) are affected, the trigger appears to be the request fingerprint of the new network stack itself (TLS handshake / header set), which Cloudflare's default Browser Integrity Check is flagging. MOL3's stack passes the same check. Nothing user-configurable in the app can reach that layer.

This will affect MOL4 users on any Cloudflare-fronted backend, which is a large share of providers, so it seems worth addressing before the official release.

I can reproduce and send logs if necassary, just need to know how/where the logs are, and what you need.

Z12 Ultra, MOL4 Beta, wired Ethernet, US.

Thanks!

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Works perfectly for a guy I know.... ;o)

Paid CF DNS etc blah blah......

In advanced audio options.. try switching off "Surround" setting...

I have had loads of issues with audio and surround systems.. My solution is to use a Toslink to RCA adaptor.. works well enough for me...

UPDATE

I swopped the USB audio adaptor for a TOSLINK adaptor/convertoe and it works as the ZAlpha used to! so deffinately a Box issue and not HDMI ARC or CEC + issue

But why did the Z alpha work perfectly?

A Buddy of mine had a z Alpha... It was connected to his Bose lifestyle sound system via a USB adaptor .... and it all worked perfectly..

We switched to a Z12... just a power supply and box swop and now we have the following problem..

Switch on the TV and no sound from the z12 to the Bose...

Restart the Z12... Perfect...

Switch off TV.... Switch on again.... No sound from Z12.. restart z12... all ok..

I have even connected headphones to the USB adaptor and that loses sound too once the TV is switched off!

It sounds like an ARC problem but have switched that of and on and of etc etc...

Its connected to HDMI2 ón the Samsung... which is where I feel the problem lies.... but getting the telly off the wall to swop HDMI inputs would be one hell of a task as its a "kin massive TV! (However.. HDMI 3 is the ARC HDMI port)

So it looks like the TV is sending a signal to the Z12 to kill the Audio....

Configuration as follows..

Samsung TV Projector..

HDMI Switch... 4 inputs to 2 outputs (TV / Projector)

Lifestyle .... 4 RCA inputs..

DVD... HDMI to switch RCA to Lifestyle.. Always works.. Never fails!

Sky Box...... HDMI to switch.. RCA to lifestyle.... Always works.. Never fails...

Laptop... HDMI to switch and Headphone socket to RCA.... Never fails.....

Z12... HDMI to switch and Audio to Lifestyle via a usb adaptor...... Only gives sound after restarting the z12.....

Any advice..... ?

OK.. so I actually watched the "Watch UK free" app and it came up with an error after about 25 minutes... Something about "Overlap" or some such... will watch again today until it happens... then post a piccie..

is there a report function like there used to be on z8 etc?

I have downloaded them....

Will grab a new z12 tomorrow ( Or later if I get the chance ) and put them on.. I will report back as soon as I have done so...

Thank you

Edited to assist.
Grabbed a new box that I had prepped with all software updates and the apps have loaded... Sky news worked ARD Too... Watch TV works too! I assume the others will work aswell!

Once again.. A massive thank you!

All apps are working... BUT I would like them in "Market"...

if I have them on a USB stick, then forget to remove the stick when at a clients house... I will be Peeeed off!

I sometimes forget to take my Amnesia medication......

I used to be able to find all the Apps via my Play store.... but then some were not available....

on the z8.. all were there... when I upgraded to z12, most were there and the last load of new boxes, there were even fewer apps available.

Thanks for your time and efforts! I really appreciate it!

iPlayer is available in Aptoide.. chan4 and ITVx too sky news too...

It would make my life easier if the Owners just put the apps into "Market"...

Again... Thanks!

Good Morning Guys and Gals...

Between Market, Aptoide and Play Store.. Most Apps are available.. However, its a bit of a faff when switching between App stores and logging in and Logging out etc..

What apps would you like to see in Market to make you life a bit simpler

So, Here is a List of what I would like to see in "Market" so it makes it easy to advise friends where to Get the popular apps..

Copy, Paste and add your desired app list

BBC iPlayer Radio.net
ITVx Quad9 Connect

Channel5 ARD Mediatek

My5 ZDF

Sky News

Watch free UK

Its exactly the same Google account.... same vpn router.. same remote...

One box will find the apps the other wont!

I think I have the APKs on a USB somewhere......

Any ideas why when I connect one of my z12 I can download the ITVx app.. Chanel4 and My5 ... But on another z12, i Can not find them in the google play store.

The only thing thats different is the z12... Internet is the same... VPN is a UK dedicated VPN set in Manchester ( Not surf shark or express... Truely private)

Any info would be greatly appreciated...

As for Wifi dropping... I have had this several times...

Has it been posted how to "Un hide" a country/group?

Is it really necessary to have all Providers active and loading all at the same time?

As far as I see it, its like owning 4 cars and starting them all, then leaving them all running whilst out and about in just one of them!

I was merely stating that a Beta Version usually is a "Stand alone" Package..

Maybe it would be a good idea to request the help of 10 or so "Testers"...... They would then test whilst its still being developed Or simply ask openly what the group would like before its Primary architecture is decided on...

maybe offer 2 versions... a simple one and a "+" version thats a paid version... I certainly dont need several Back drops and half the other stuff... I just want an app that works for watching services..

My wish list... Is an app that works and a version of Android that works well with official TV apps... Its not all about "dodgy services"

Why are the "Beta" versions an irreversible Update?

I have tested Beta software For MIcrosoft since about 2004.. and every single Beta version of whatever has always been run Parallel to Existing version..

can this be done with MOL4 and future versions?

Is the update only a MOL4 update or have other issues been fixed too, like boxes randomly restarting.. boxes not working with certain sound bars or home cinema ? Some boxes that have no sound ?

Also why are some z12 able to locate ITVx app and some other UK apps in the Google play store, but other Z12 get the message "Not available for this device!

REQUEST.... Can you please swop the Hide/Pin icons..... removing 100 groups now requries 300 clicks where as before it was just 100... Swopping the pin and hide will reduce it to just 200

I really hope this isnt the case.....

If we install the Beta and its not much better, will a factory reset reset to MOL3 or MOL4 ?

Got one for you .......
service worked great for 6 weeks...

yesterday.. only adult stuff appeared dispite all chan list being there...

deleted and re-installed MOL3... worled Perfect

24hrs later.... exactly the same issue!

Connecting through Stalker

Anyone else had issues or got advice? Please

The provider refuses to use "User/PW".... He still thinks those boxes From the Ukraine are the Bee Knees !

;o)

I know a guy who has a z11 and the tv provider says the Mac adress is not showing up on his panel

The box tries to connect and gets "Call supplier to unblock or register the device..

He says it is unblocked...

S tube works.. Google play works... MOL3 doesnt want to connect via Stalker..

Any advice?

Any news on the updates?

Even if its one update to fix a few problems like epg and restarting MOL3 in middle of data entry...

That doesnt even look like a "Formuler" fault!

Its useless on a provider that has way to many groups!... The 3rd party provider has channel /group editing without having to ask the provider to remove specific groups.... Client can remove what they like...
MOL2 used to have Group edit that worked...

Also useless if MOL2 is on it aswell as iPlayer ITVx and watch free tv.... cant do any software updates as the memory is low...

I am not sure how it can be at user end....
I have seen the problem on 3 different Formuler MOL3 all display the same fault..

MOL2 works perfect!

If its possible to upload a 2 minute video, I can show you exactly what it does

Edited to assist.... MOL3 on Z11 Film wont play.. but returning to Live is ok!..

Thank you.. Thats good to know..

That means a 3rd party ott app with group editing can be installed and boxes will no longer be useless....

not sure I said it was 4k,,, but its packed in his 4 k section...

Defo a default player issue..

svejoh

Did you find the film and reproduce the problem?

Quote from Lucky133

The lost city of Z?

correct!

no it isnt... try searching lost city then look for a title that has "Zero" in it.... Its not rocket science

Is there anyway of stopping the z10se from doing any auto update once mol2 has been removed...?
I want to delete and it stay deleted and not keep comming back!

TIA

the title had lost zero and city in it...

on MOL2 it played... on Fpremium app from google play store it worked..
On MOL3 with default player... the circle spun and spun.. then going back to live TV it was Black screen and reboot needed....

The issue that I have seen on my buddies system is a codec issue..

I know there are other players out there... But if I buy a Brand new car and the manufacturer sys there is a brake broblem but gong to a different garage to get it fixed is not the answer I would expect... It should work.. new out of the box

My friend hopes so too...

I wonder if they actually bother to do any real testing on these boxes or are they just interested in getting a new and mega expensive box out on the market?

Why dont they have a "Codec" app in " Market " It would be a simple fix rather than a complete "hotfix" that could delete all infor.. similar to the MOL2 update they released for newer z10 boxes..

Having said that... a 22€ app fixes the OTT player problems!

Another problem but from a different friends provider...

MOL3.... Live works well.... Go the a 4k movie ... circle spins and spins... exit the VOD.. then the Live is Black screen...

Restarting box is the only way to fix..

Now... This same guy used VLC as the default player and it worked! Perfectly..

The same guy also but the providers info into a Third party OTT player and it worked fine......

All fingers point to MOL3..