DonJon
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You may not have read all my comments on this thread where I wrote that I have tried all the 4k supported players, not just VLC...This box doesn't support 4K files so 4k files won't play irrespective of where I download them from....For BD Rips, I can already stream from my laptop to my TV wirelessly via Miracast...I only needed to play 4K files through the box...
And yes the AirTel Xstream app on the box doesn't have live TV option for valid reasons...Because if they would have provided that in the app itself, no-one would do monthly DTH recharges & they would have to incur losses...
Airtel Xstream is not a separate apk based app on this box like their mobile version...We can't uninstall or install this app...It's integrated in the box eco-system so apk file extracting is not possible here...
Downscaling is tough task for Processor and highly depends on Integrated Hardware Scaler and GPU.
One can expect downscaling 1080p on 720p as in Original Resolution 1080p, pixel count is double than Native Resolution 720p. On the other hand in 4K resolution, pixel count is 4 times than 1080p. you are able to play 4K on 1080p in Laptop and mobile...Do you think this Box processor is similar to that of Laptop and Mobile processors ??... A big No... For God sake its a Dual core Processor and can't be compared with Dual core computer processor and Mobile Processors which are quadcore for entry level phones or Octacore for budget to mid segment smartphones.....You are able to play some 4K and some aren't...thats what you will achieve when you force hardware to its 100% strength.. above that you are forcing Box to convert HDR10 in 4k to 1080p... which will generate excessive heat in box if you continuously force it to do same and in result MCB will get burnt. This is a ₹4000 device with satellite TV integration..It is performing the way it should..To play max 4K on 4K device without any Downscaling...To play 1080p on 1080p , 720p on 720p device... that's it... Before buying it you should have considered Processor's capabilities than complaing about device as overall...As I said It is performing what it is intended to...