U4 Quad Hybrid Android TV Box Unboxing and Teardown with DVB-T2, DVB-S2 and ATSC Tune

**LeroyPatrol** · 24-08-16, 05:45 PM

I've never found a box that will do everything

**mtv** · 24-08-16, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol

I've never found a box that will do everything

Neither have I, but we're getting closer.

However, many have found a box that does everything they need/want... some of us just want more.

**ol' boy** · 24-08-16, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by LeroyPatrol

I've never found a box that will do everything

I gave up on that long ago
As they generally never do EVERYTHING WELL.... even if they CAN do it.

To date, this is closest to that goal i have ever come across
And that is a lot of boxes in the cupboard to get to here.

HD
High Symbol Rate
Dual Tuner
Media Player
IPTV Player
PVR
Responsive RC
Affordable

**allover** · 24-08-16, 06:20 PM

Manwar, apologise as i asked the question to OB via pm, here is the answer
90cm or an 85cm, in your area you can get:

D1
D2
D3/C1
Intelsat 18
Intelsat 19
G-Sat 15

**eeprommemory** · 26-08-16, 01:18 AM

wonder if this could work on the box
or this

**Polak** · 02-09-16, 10:34 PM

Having dramas trying to get ac3 to the amp, cannot find settings for passthrough etc, m8 worked fine, must be me, what am i doing wrong?.

**ol' boy** · 06-09-16, 04:52 PM

Looks like the official website is down
I will also add, i lost direct contact with the Rep from Vivant Technologies 3 weeks ago.
No response any longer.

At least the final 2 firmwares fixed most problems

I was told by Vivant Tech 3 weeks ago, they were about to release a Dual DVB-T U4 with a different CPU.

No idea if this is fact or fiction
The lose of communication and website being down isn't a good look though.

I'd say by the price reduction on the U4 Hybrid, its a clearance sale now.
Oh well, they lasted longer than most out of China.

**eeprommemory** · 06-09-16, 06:04 PM

box was easy to setup.
only problem i have found is it can't play 4K sat UHD files.
also does not work on AsiaSat 4 at 122.2°E 4120 29720 H 4KSAT.

**LeroyPatrol** · 06-09-16, 06:52 PM

how much are the boxes now OB?

**Adobe** · 06-09-16, 10:16 PM

Did anyone ever get dab+ working on these? Maybe by adding the realtek usb stick?

**eeprommemory** · 07-09-16, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by Adobe

Did anyone ever get dab+ working on these? Maybe by adding the realtek usb stick?

NO USB host mode.
i loaded SDRtouch /Avare and nothing.
it powers the unit but does not see it.

**ol' boy** · 07-09-16, 11:28 AM

For those that wish to hide their U4 Quad from view yet still use the OE Remote Control
Looks like they have released a receiver unit the IR port on the box

**eeprommemory** · 07-09-16, 10:04 PM

has anyone rooted this box if so HOW.
button the bottom does nothing anyone else have the same problem.

**ol' boy** · 07-09-16, 10:10 PM

Originally Posted by eeprommemory

has anyone rooted this box if so HOW.
button the bottom does nothing anyone else have the same problem.

Button underneath works fine

I thought it was rooted, if not, try this

1. Download ROOT_via_MENU_update_only_HMD.zip.
2. Rename the file to "update.zip".
3. Follow standard menu update process for U4.
4. U4 will automatically restart.
5. Enjoy. SUPERUSER installed after reboot

**Xplorer** · 08-09-16, 12:55 PM

Does anyone have the link to the latest firmware?

I've tried below but nothing:

**ol' boy** · 08-09-16, 02:11 PM

Latest U4 Hybrid Firmware

**Adobe** · 10-09-16, 11:33 PM

So if we can root the box can we enable USB Host mode?

**ol' boy** · 11-09-16, 12:06 AM

New Firmware was released 2 days ago also

**yakuzane** · 11-09-16, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by oceanboy

Latest U4 Hybrid Firmware

This firmware same New Firmware "22 July 2016" xbmc4stb.net

"by xbmc :New Firmware 22 July 2016" and "by oceanboy Latest U4 Hybrid Firmware"
both firmware MDU : E28E07EBBEB7C269646BDEBD4448FCB3
what different ?
please be careful.