DDF Exclusive Airtel Xstream Box Hands On! Review

[gowrishankar]

Why is it so Difficult for Airtel to enable REC feature is beyond my understanding. Even the basic HD Box can do it out of the box!

They are working on an update ,it will be enabled by September or before,got info from airtel tech team person

 

[Siva]

OH!!! then it's not good to go for it to me.

You can use casting to get Dolby audio on Amazon prime, if that helps.

 

[Ejs]

Not very convenient but I have a way to enjoy apps without recharging DTH, Go to settings ---> apps ---> Airtel Xstream ---> Force Stop
Now, press back button and move back to apps list -----> Look for play store and open from the settings, to your surprise play store will open.
Now, search and install ATV Launcher (Or any launcher of your choice) -----> Open ATV Launcher from app store
Voila you can see all apps there and they would open normally.
Actually the check is done by their Launcher so if we could root and delete that launcher and install android tv home ( Google launcher for android Tv), then theoretically that would bypass the subscription check also.
Unfortunately, you have to force stop Airtel Xstream every time till then. Also I would recommend not to upgrade your box as they may fix this vulnerability and use some other method to check for subscription. Till then enjoy!

Did you try to install android tv home ( google launcher) ?
I've tried it and some how that app could not be launched and the same thing happens with lean back launcher also... I've tried many ways cz i hate airtel's custom launcher

 

[sreeharshavardhana]

You can use casting to get Dolby audio on Amazon prime, if that helps.

Sorry, I did not get your point. Can you please elaborate further?

 

[Siva]

Sorry, I did not get your point. Can you please elaborate further?

Using the built-in Chromecast feature on the XStream box, you can get the Dolby audio on Prime Video. You can cast the content from your mobile to the XStream box and enjoy true Dolby.

 

[sreeharshavardhana]

Using the built-in Chromecast feature on the XStream box, you can get the Dolby audio on Prime Video. You can cast the content from your mobile to the XStream box and enjoy true Dolby.

Thanks!

Does the Prime Video mobile app do supports, Dolby audio? I doubt. Most of the time, I hear the Stereo only.

 

[Siva]

Thanks!

Does the Prime Video mobile app do supports, Dolby audio? I doubt. Most of the time, I hear the Stereo only.

You can't possibly experience Dolby on mobile bro. Cast the video that has Dolby to your XStream box and check the audio on your home theater.

 

[KuLpreet Singh]

You can't possibly experience Dolby on mobile bro. Cast the video that has Dolby to your XStream box and check the audio on your home theater.

Siva bro,is there any way to limit data in Prime Video too?I want to watch at 720p only.

 

[gowrishankar]

Siva bro,is there any way to limit data in Prime Video too?I want to watch at 720p only.

You can limit on mobile app in data usage settings

 

[KuLpreet Singh]

You can limit on mobile app in data usage settings

No, I'm referring to Android Tv App.Dont like to cast mobile screen.