System
* Install Google Play Store? Zidoo firmware does not include Google Play Store by default. Play Store / Google Play Services can inhibit Android device (all devices, not just Zidoo) media performance by running tasks in the background. Play Store and other Google apps can be installed manually. See our official firmware thread for more info on how to install.
* Where to get apps without Play Store? Android apps are simple .apk Java packages and do not need Play Store to run. They are available on many sites, e.g. apkmirror, uptodown. Either download .apks to a USB or network location then access using Zidoo file browser, or download using Chrome on your Zidoo box. Apps installed in this way are visible in box menus and function exactly the same as if downloaded from Google Play Store.
* An alternative to Play Store? There are alternative app stores which do not alter the system or run in background. An example is Aptoide, it will give you easy install of latest apps. https://en.aptoide.com/
* Access OpenWRT for Samba/NFS/Aria2/Transmission server? Find the IP address of your Z9S/Z10/X20/X20 Pro on your local network. Home screen - About. (e.g. 192.168.0.33) and access that IP address on a web browser connected to same network (e.g. 192.168.0.33). The default password is a blank space (highly recommended to change it on first use!).
* Get Zidoo system log? Very useful for debugging errors. See here: https://www.zidoo.tv/Support/guide_step/guide_target/Z%2B3XS%2B3%5Bld%5DZnVKKmVViAFMcQ%3D%3D.html
* Control4 drivers? See here: https://drivers.control4.com/solr/drivers/browse?q=zidoo
Remote Control
* Zidoo box Android/iOS remote app? Firmware 2.2.78 and later support Zidoo's remote app. Available through Play Store here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zidoo.control.phone or by direct download here (v 1.2.29): https://www.mediafire.com/file/5ed3t97tw7v34aa/zidoo_controller_v1.2.9.apk/file
* Other network connected device as remote? Use any PC/Mac/TV/phone/tablet with a web browser as a remote. Find the IP address of your Z1000/Z9S/Z10/X20/X20 Pro on your local network. Home screen - About. (e.g. 192.168.0.33) and access that IP address with :9528 added on a web browser connected to same network (e.g. 192.168.0.33:9528).
Zidoo Home Theatre
* Easier editing of Zidoo Home Theatre library? Find the IP address of your Z9S/Z10/X20/X20 Pro on your local network. Home screen - About (e.g. 192.168.0.33) and access that IP address with :9528 added on a web browser connected to same network (e.g. 192.168.0.33:9528). You'll have access to comprehensive media database management including posters/backdrop/collections.
* How to name video files for best scraping (matching correct details to video)? For best results the video should be named the same as IMDB / TVBD. In most cases this will be 'title (year)'. The idea is the same as for Kodi, guide here: https://kodi.wiki/view/Naming_video_files/Movies#Media_Tags_.2F_Flags
* Some video still not being scraped? Try to rescan several times in Zidoo Home Theatre. It shouldn't be like this, but you will find that the first scan may not find all videos. The next scan (Home Theatre - Settings - Source - Update) will find some of those missing, and the scan after that will find more. After about 5 scans you will have reached final total. When it's complete, and with reasonably named video files, Zidoo Home Theatre will auto find 95%+ of mainstream movies.
* DivX files not playing? DivX files play well if fourcc headers are changed to xvid. This is a licensing problem coming from the DivX Corporation. Use this app (Windows / Linux / Mac) to change fourcc from divx to xvid: https://www.tweaking4all.com/home-theatre/fourcc-changer/
Kodi
* Kodi with Zidoo hardware acceleration? Zidoo have created their own fork of Kodi called ZDMC. It uses an external player for playback of local video (like HiMedia+wrapper). Downloads here:https://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=4594.0
* Which versions of regular Android Kodi work? All versions run, with the limitations of software video decoding (no auto frame rate / resolution switch, stuttering at high bitrates) and max 2.0 channel audio.
Third Party Apps
* Netflix? Standard Android Netflix can be installed. Runs with 480p video and stereo audio. Only devices specifically authorised by Netflix can run 1080p/4K/ATMOS Netflix.
* Youtube? Any recent version of Android Youtube or Android TV Youtube can be installed. Runs at 1080p max. Alternative Youtube clients like Vanced can play 4K Youtube videos.
* Amazon Prime? Standard Android Amazon Prime can be installed. Runs with 480p video and stereo audio. Only devices specifically authorised by Amazon can run 1080p/4K/ATMOS Netflix.
Firmware
Firmware downloads and questions? See our X20, X20 Pro firmware thread: https://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=4100.0
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