The pivos xios ds media player, is one of my favorite android media players on the market to day. 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. Xbmc for android kodi open source home theater software. There has been a few improvements from the original pivos xios ds including new m3 cortex a9 processors and 1gb ram. Demo shows how to update your xios ds from android based firmware. At the bottom end of the remote, this time there isnt a battery tab in place since this battery is rechargeable. Download and transfer the zomboided repository to your openelec device open kodi and go to system addons install from zip file go to where you saved the. It remains to be seen if such hardwarespecific features will make it into xbmc mainline or exist as patches for vendors to integrate. While there is a small green power button on the back of the device, in linux it has no effect. This method can be used to update to either android or xbmclinux firmware. I know its possible with the ds, but for the same price i figured id get the dualcore version. Step 3 updating your pivos xios ds firmware software we are now going to update your pivos xios ds firmware. Allow firmware update of pivos device xs and ds via kodi addon snappy46 pivos firmwareinstalladdon.
Reset your pivos xios ds media player without using the upgrade pinhole button. Pivos xios ds media play question for kodi tv addons. Media player pivos aios user manual 36 pages summary of contents for pivos xios ds media play. Custom firmwares the pivos aios high definition media player.
In addition, in an unheralded move, pivos has gone above and beyond the standard sponsor requirements and donated enough xios ds s to the foundation so that every current xbmc team member, regardless of skill set from developers to wiki maintainers to testers, has or will have an android device to tinker with and test things out on. 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. 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. Before xbmckodi we used mythtv to pvr the analog signal of our local tv provider. Kodi formerly xbmc is a free and open source media player application developed by the xbmc kodi foundation, a nonprofit technology consortium. Allow firmware update of pivos device xs and ds via kodi addon snappy46pivosfirmwareinstalladdon. Use winscp or other alternative to move the update file to your msd card.
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. This pivos xios ds was the original reference hardware target for the xbmc kodi for android port development. I would definitely recommend the pivos xios ds to anybody who wants a relatively. Pivos is a exclusive partner with the xbmc team which for those who do not know. Is it possible to install a fresh version of xbmc kodi onto the xs. Pivos works closely with xbmc to optimize media playback. Jan 29, 20 in addition, in an unheralded move, pivos has gone above and beyond the standard sponsor requirements and donated enough xios dss to the foundation so that every current xbmc team member, regardless of skill set from developers to wiki maintainers to testers, has or will have an android device to tinker with and test things out on. This is required for running kodi v15 and later on the ouya, as the normal ouya os, which is. Pivos xios is an series of armbased media player settop boxes from that can run kodi on android or linux, with the hardware and firmware images developed by pivos technology group pivos xios ds was the first model released in 2012, and have since been suceeded by pivos xios xs pivos xios xs was released in the middle of 2014 and is their current entry level model, as sucessor to pivos. I have been using the pivos nightlies on my 510b, but with hd movies i get a bit of stuttering. Pivos users should now use the normal kodi for android build from. Oct 09, 2011 the pivos aios high definition media player. Pivos xios ds uk version will be available at the start of december 2012.
Ds system that its underpowered crap so while the hardware specs are similar to those for the older pivos xios ds, means its still. Pivos xios xs is an xbmccentric settopbox liliputing. 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. Video shows how to update your firmware from xios xbmclinux. Ptgmcxxaluus xios xs media center with tofu designed for you from full on customization capabilities to a massive database of add ons allows download addons such as rss mail checker album art and many more the tofu media center virtually supports all available codecs on the internet today. Just flashed this to my sumvision m3 nano with samsung chip v1. Has anyone done this yet, or is it even worth it considering tofu is basically just xbmc anyway. Once the xios ds is all set up, plug in the usb cable to the media player and the. In this video i show my customers how to update their xios ds to the most recent official firmware may 10, 20. Xbmc for android on pivos xios ds pieter viljoens blog. Pivos xios xs firmware full guides for download and update.
Pivos xios ds hardware is being used by xbmc developers on their media player software porting into android, as it was announced a couple of weeks ago by xbmc team themselves. Use the preinstalled third party app market or download and install compatible apk. Nov 29, 2016 because it uses the same amlogic 8726m3 it can run the same xbmc build as the pivos xios ds, meaning full hardware decoding of videos. Use winscp or other alternative to move the update file to your msd. Jul, 2012 kodi formerly xbmc is a free and open source media player application developed by the xbmc kodi foundation, a nonprofit technology consortium. May 31, 2014 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. Because it uses the same amlogic 8726m3 it can run the same xbmc build as the pivos xios ds, meaning full hardware decoding of videos. This pivos xios xs and its predecessor pivos xios ds doesnt need to be. I would be using a network cable, not wifi if that matters. 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. The firmware also reflects this improvements with its new release adding to its stability and performance. Contrary to many other companies that push faster and.
Kodi is a free and open source media player application developed by the xbmc foundation, a nonprofit technology consortium. Apr 03, 20 the pivos xios ds is a fine example of what you get after crossing an innovative entertainment peripherals manufacturer with the media aggregation skills of xbmc. Jun 07, 20 pivos seems to think so and offers their xios ds media play, an androidpowered box that connects to your tv. Pivos xios ds is an armbased media player settop box that can run kodi on either android or linux. 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. The thought of turning a tv into a giant tablet is pretty awesome right. Kodi is available for multiple operatingsystems and hardware platforms, featuring a 10foot user interface for use with televisions and remote controls. Originally posted by pmcd xbmc linux on the xios is actually really nice. Im an android zealot, who who has experienced many devices over the years from cheap to cutting edge. The pivos group will periodically release newer versions of software. I have a pivos xios ds media play ics currently i have hydra on it i want to update to kodi but not sure if i have to redo the whole installation again or can i update straight from my pivos.
If you have an actual pivos ds read this pivos forums view. Updated fixed images hardware over the years kodi forums. Pivos releases tofulinux for the xios series media players. Previously i used maintenance tool, to sign but i keep getting failed to sign. The xios ds could barely run xbmc on android, but you could also flash the. Pivos xios ds is an armbased media player settop box that can run kodi on either. Xbmc server update, scale, and other notes kodi open. 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.
The xbmc media player is a stand alone software package that sits on top of android. Well with the pivos xios android media player, its sort of possible. Oct 18, 2012 think its the airmouse which will give you extra functions, as the c button on it gives you the options, regarding the power, it can only be switched on at the box, i have got cec switched on in the settings menu, and when i turn the box off it turns my sony tv off, pretty cool, would be nice if i could get my sony rc to work with it in cec mode, but not that advanced yet, shame. Mar 05, 20 video shows how to update your firmware from xios xbmclinux. While pivos xios ds only had a single cpu core and performed roughly at the level as a. 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. Choose this option if you are connecting the media center directly to the dsl pppoe setup modem. I would also recommend the pivos over the roku or wd tv or equivalents which have less capabilities. Pivos unveils xios xs android xbmc tv box powered by amlogic. 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. The pivos xios ds is a flexible media player powered by an arm cortex.
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. Hey all, i am new to the site here, but just bought a pivos xios m3 unit this week and got linux xbmc up and running today they just released it a few hours ago. Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older. Fast forward to today, and we now have an updated version called the pivos xios xs. Buy pivos xios xs media center with tofu os ptgmcxxaluus with fast shipping and toprated customer service. For all of you reading this and considering to buy the xios pivos ds mediaplay, i must warn you. Try asking over on the official pivos forums they usually respond very quickly. Tofulinux build 032615 is available on the pivos technology group download section of its website for both the xios xs and ds media players. Plugin the hdmi cable to your tv and the other end to your pivos xios ds unit. Pivos xios ds media play smart tv companion with 802.
Atleast not that great as i expected it to work, but once youve done the tweaking its a great media center for the price you pay. Because of the networking problem, all the cool gadgets on xbmc, like downloading the information of your tv shows and. 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. I would definitely recommend the pivos xios ds to anybody who wants a relatively inexpensive way to set up a dedicated media center that does not involve having to cable your computer to your tv. The software seems good, but still kind of buggy, first release on the hardware and all. I always find that when i reset the media player to factory default or upgrading the firmware, troublesome. As of feb 01 20, the pivos group has two options for the user. Now that some of the excitement of the xbmc 12 release has blown over, we. 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. The rom however is one of the worst i have ever seen.
I think i read on the pivos forums that the toys4me from may 20 didnt have that problem. The unit we are looking at today is the pivos xios ds which is a multi function. I have some experience with these players, and up until now, it hasnt been good. Pivos released xios ds xbmc linux port which turned out to be extremely popular not only for our original xios ds media player but. 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.
Pivos unveils xios xs android xbmc tv box powered by. The xbmc android development was done on a pivox xios ds device. I have messed with that addon for a long time in windows and had no luck, so i dont expect much success on my linuxfueled pivos. Please understand that these patched firmwares are presented as a proof of concept and. You can now safely remove your micro sd card from your computer then stick it into the microsd card slot on the side of your pivos xios ds unit. Tofu media center allows you to download addons such as rss, mail checker, album art downloader, and much more in our opensource repository. I just picked up a xios xs and a high speed micro sd for streaming. If you want to completely shut down, i choose reboot and then when the pivos xios logo comes up, i pull the plug. 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. The pivos xios ds is a fine example of what you get after crossing an innovative entertainment peripherals manufacturer with the media aggregation skills of xbmc. So, lets have a look at the pivos xios ds media play and see what it has in store for us. Pivos xios ds xs is a wellknown media player, which isnt to confront you with difficulties while installing kodi on it. I am wondering if i can run kodi on a pivos xios ds.