Posts by SAM

    Please Install and test.

    SAM

    My personal opinion is that I am happy to have a new box that I can put in my pocket at any time and take with me and connect anywhere. But this one can completely keep up with the others in terms of performance.


    It all depends on usage. If you want something more stationary, the Z11 is always the first choice. If you want something new that you can take with you quickly, then the Z mini is ideal.


    It's all a question of use.

    Hi Cottageboy,


    In the Z Mini (and MOL3 next update for Z11), can 'Channel #45' in 'Favorites' for Portal #1 be sorted with 'Channel #45' in 'Favorites' for Portal #2 (like 'Portal 1 - Channel 1 then next is Portal 2 - Channel 1 (etc.)). Or, is it only Portal 1 - Channels 1, 2, 3, - 45 and then Portal 2 - Channels 1, 2, 3, - 45 as you show in post #4?

    1. If channels are saved from both portals in a same favorite group, they will be saved in the assigned order. Example: Portal1 Channel 1 is added first, it gets the 1st place, Portal 2 Channel 5 then gets the 2nd place and so on. It is not possible to assign the same channel slot twice in the favorit list.

    Have you ever heard of anything like this?

    2. For Stalker no, it is always allowed one single connection. If the question is if it could be possible, i think yes but never hear from some provider he offer that.


    If you have a two connections XC API subscription (for example), am I correct in saying that the two connections can be used on the same Formuler box on one TV - as long as those two connections are not being used on a different Formuler box?

    3. Yes that is correct.


    Whether you believe it or not, many Resellers themselves don't really know this option (one sub with two activated connections), providers themselves yes, but the resellers who resell it less so. Furthermore, the whole thing falls under the category XC Api Portal and not Stalker. If they offer the same XC API portal with the same data on a box, phone and tablet, it's nice as long as it works without any problems and the devices don't interfere with each other. However, it's still not a sub with two unlocked connections that we keep talking about when it comes to simultaneously recording one channel and watching another on the same portal and device. But if the provider activates its sub so that it signals to the box that it can do that, then you can do it too. Exactly on this topic there are often different answers from the providers/resellers, which is often simply irritating. At the latest when the sub has been banned and has to be unlocked, you know it's not what you were told.

    I tried to reproduce it today on the Z10.

    Three categories disabled and in MOL2 it stays deactivated. Closed MOL2 and restarted, stays deactivated. Then cut the power for 10 minutes and restarted again, the categories that were switched off remain deactivated in MOL2.

    What did you else so it can be reproduced? How ever i forwarded this reports again to Formuler and wait for reply.


    However, if your Service Provider changes the category or adds a specific country category , it will then show up when you do a refresh or in your case a shutdown and restart. Nothing can be done with the existing software to block a specific country, only a specific category. I had it one time when the Provider changed the spelling of the group/category name and of course this comes back. Every once in a while if I see them I will then go back and disable them if they are not wanted.

    That is correct.

    Hi Wolfgang,


    Formuler stopped to produce the Linux Boxes long time ago (7- 8 Years). You can only try to find some replace on some shop if available, but try first with battery exchange.

    The F1 i have are all still working without issues. Could it be that the Bootloader is damaged and you didn`t yet updated to F1-V43 Bootloader?



    My providers service is big with lots of categories I don't want to display everyday.

    Do you have login for your sub. dashboard on Provider site? If yes, you can there deactivate all not needed category`s and save. The Box will load everything faster!

    If not, contact them and tell to deactivate unused category`s.

    First, a brief description for better understanding, and then what can be done to ensure that the EPG data is displayed correctly.


    As we all already know, using the Alternative EPG resolves the issue of No Information in the Stalker Protocol. However, here it's much easier with the Registered MAC Address and a simple URL.


    With XC API, it's a bit different. Here, you either receive the XC Api url directly from the provider or extract it from an already received M3U URL. It's always crucial to use the correct URL for XC API. Even if it works, it doesn't necessarily mean it's complete or fully compatible.


    There are standard URLs that Mol3 adheres to, but there are also those that have been greatly reduced or use a path unknown to MOL3, which cannot be resolved. However, this is very rare. Additionally, it can happen that there's an extra character in the URL that MOL3 can't load. It doesn't have to, but it can.


    1. In this example, we're talking about standard URLs.


    Example:

    "Server: http://whatyouhave.xx.com:2000"

    User:xxxx

    Pass:xxxx


    If you now have "http://whatyouhave.xx.com:2000", try with "/" at the end.

    If you have "http://whatyouhave.xx.com:2000/", try without "/" at the end.


    * Please ignore the " at beginning and end of the url.


    If no port is available in the URL (:2000 or :80 or something else), please ask the provider for the port number and include it in your URL. Of course, it can also work without, but not all providers have the same standard, and since we don't know what our provider script wants and needs, we should try both options.


    Important: Each change in the URL and click on update data, delete favorites, watchlist, etc. is the same as if you were creating the portal for the first time. Please always perform a backup beforehand.


    2. The second important criterion for the EPG to be loaded and displayed correctly is the time and date:


    Check if Automatic date & time is enabled and then check the displayed data.

    Is the date correct?

    Is the time correct?

    Is the correct setting for GMT/time zone selected?


    3. The latest firmware and software update should always be installed.


    4. From time to time, it is also recommended to clear the cache of MOL3 -> home menu -> settings -> apps -> see all apps -> MYTVOline 3 -> Clear cache. In some cases, even clear data if it's not working at all, be careful, data in MOl3 will be deleted. Please always perform a backup beforehand.


    5. Correct EPG offset setting, if in use.


    6. Mol3 menu -> content manager -> data sync -> epg data -> clear and update epg + refresh content.


    Also important for understanding. The Main EPG (from where the No Information comes) and Single EPG are not same, this are two different EPG`s.


    This all of course if everywhere is "No Information" shown and main EPG empty.

    Please try the described steps and report if it has improved.

    Didn`t seen any yet.

    For me it is some change and better quality in SD but not so significant to say WOW. How ever, it depends always from user and what he see, someone will see it instantly and someone not.

    As a reseller of these boxes, I have some concerns re any damage that can occur to the HDMI cable since it's built-in to the device. I assume with the weight and heat that will be present behind TV's will cause damage over time. Can we ship boxes back to Formuler for a replacement?

    Also, since we dealing with hundreds of elder customers, can the new MOL3 portal selection tab on the left of the groups list be hidden for those with 1 portal only? It might cause confusion from a customer support perspective. It's a well-needed feature but not worth the borrowed screen real-estate for those who don't intend on getting 2+ portals (which is the majority of users). An option to hide it will also be good. I hope this update doesn't get pushed to Z11's the way it is as it's already hard enough to sell the device to the elderly.

    1. The built in HDMI Cable is very flexible and strong enough to hold the light box weight (70 gram with hdmi cable) forever without any damages!

    Secondly, you have the option to attach it to the TV with double-sided adhesive pads when the box is not used elsewhere, such as hotel, camping, etc.


    2. Entire Community wanted this feature badly. It is only one icon on left side and even if clicked on it you get back to the category`s from your single sub.



    Will it be fully licensed for all the apps - Netflix, ITVX (UK), Channel 4 (UK) etc?

    The biggest drawback of the Z10 was the issues using those apps

    If it were fully licensed then the box would be so much more expensive that you probably wouldn't buy it.

    The licenses and certifications are extremely expensive. And even if paid, some of them have demands that cannot be met.