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Best device to watch Dolby Vision content in highest quality using Kodi
w/Fen Light
Hi, I’m sure this has been asked so many times, but couldn’t find a
direct answer. Been using Kodi with Fen Light on an Xbox Series X (I
Know, right) since last year with an LG C3. I have to settle with just
HDR content since the Xbox is unable to use DV on Kodi.
Would really like to be able to get DV content in the highest quality
but I’m unsure which device to go for. I’m only looking to stream 4k DV
content using Fen/seren.
From what I understand the shield pro 2019 does display DV but not in
highest quality. I believe the Ugoos AM6B+ is king when it comes to DV
media players, but I’m very unsure on the install process with coreelec
(don’t really even know what that even is, can I use a MacBook to
install onto usb or do I need a pc?). I’m sure its easier than it looks
lol.
If I’m only looking to Stream 4k Dolby vision content through Fen/seren,
is the AM6B+ overkill for my needs or something I should definitely get?
And if so, what is the set up process in Layman’s terms.
Open to other suggestions and any help much appreciated, thanks!
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|u/Kindgott1334 - 8 hours
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|I use a 2019 Shield Pro with a LG CX and looks incredible. Not sure
|what is the difference between that and the "highest DV quality" but
|this is the easiest setup, no need to get crazy with configurations.
|And worse case scenario will get you 95% of the most optimized setup.
|It's a no brainer, honestly.
|u/pwreit2022 - 14 hours
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|you're asking the wrong community. AM6B+ is what you want
|installation guide [https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/guide-s922x-j-
|ugoos-am6b-coreelec-installation-and-
|faqs/51231](https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/guide-s922x-j-ugoos-
|am6b-coreelec-installation-and-faqs/51231) the software used also
|works on Mac you have a community build from CPM that does vs10
|[https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/dolby-vision-vs10-engine-on-ugoos-
|am6/51323/1](https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/dolby-vision-vs10-engine-
|on-ugoos-am6/51323/1) "I created a build to enable non DoVi content to
|run through the Dolby Vision VS10 Engine for use on tv-led DoVi TV. I
|just got this up and running and have tested that it triggers DoVi for:
|SDR8 SDR10 HDR10" being able to do FEL is pure luck that we have
|it in CoreELEC, no other hardware out their that doesn't cost like $200
|does this. No chance any TV can do it. TV's put their money in
|hardware, not software. Why spend $1000+ on a TV and not bother with
|the player. The AM6B+ will be worth 80% in 5 years of what you pay
|now. trust me. also you have dedicated developers that have fixed
|most issues and any issues you will have they will fix. Join the
|CoreELEC sub forums. AM6B+ you get from Aliexpress, I made a post about
|it a few days ago since it's on biggest discount I've seen (It's for UK
|residents but you should get discount codes from other places)
|Installing CoreELEC is just following instructions. Just like you did
|with installing FEN light I bet you'll have people with LG C3 on that
|forum so you can ask their opinion too
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 13 hours
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|Thanks for this mate, do you know cheapest way to get it on
|aliexpress, quite a few on there and not sure which ones are legit.
|I’m a uk resident so any of the codes you used should work for me.
|u/Brilliant_Long599 - 9 hours
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|Hey i recently got am6b+ for my G3 and did all steps , I got shield
|and ATV too ..posted my findings here https://www.reddit.com/r/Sh
|ieldAndroidTV/comments/1gsipub/a_better_shield_competitor_my_experi
|ence_across/
|u/pwreit2022 - 13 hours
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|I made two posts, one in official kodi forums [https://forum.kodi
|.tv/showthread.php?tid=376035&pid=3215468#pid3215468](https://forum
|.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=376035&pid=3215468#pid3215468) the
|sale is on for another 2 days (we get sales every other months, but
|this is the cheapest I've seen, I've listed the codes on that site.
|still recommend you ask this question on this section [https://di
|scourse.coreelec.org/c/general/7](https://discourse.coreelec.org/c/
|general/7) but If I had a LG C3 , I wouldn't buy anything else
|except an AM6B+ a couple of months ago CoreELEC got a speed bump
|of around 25% for this box. This box is the go to for FEL , it
|does everything except VC1. I would also ask in the thread I
|linked at the top. Those guys in their live hardware, they are so
|knowledgeable and most have all the boxes out their. They are
|good at answering quick too. But I still think AM6B+ is what you
|want.
|u/pwreit2022 - 13 hours
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|also CoreELEC is just the OS, it's like Windows, MAC, androidOS
|CoreELEC is another OS but literally just loads KODI and nothing
|else. Like chromeOS loads google browser it's barebones stripped
|down which is why it's so streamlined and fast compared to it's
|hardware specs. CoreELEC is the GOAT for FEL.
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 13 hours
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|Just posted in there mate. On Aliexpress is it best to go with a
|gold seller? Found one from a gold seller but only 3 sold
|u/pwreit2022 - 12 hours
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|post link here, the one I posted was the cheapest from gold
|seller.
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 12 hours
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|https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007530067831.html?spm=a2g
|0n.shopcart.0.0.6cfa38dasdOZvI&mp=1&_gl=1*hf7c4y*_gcl_aw*R0NM
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|FJ4RkR1d1cwSEpBWHpBb3Z0Vlh4cFBhNS01MHNRRTRQMkhhdG9WVVZSVVdXRW
|FBa1JKRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_dc*R0NMLjE3MzE3OTcxMjMuQ2owS0NRaUFvdU
|c1QmhEQkFSSXNBT2MwOFJTNFU3aUxZcFJ4RkR1d1cwSEpBWHpBb3Z0Vlh4cFB
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|yOTEwMjIuMTczMTc5NDMyOQ..*_ga*MTAxMDU3MzI0OC4xNzMxNzk0MzI5*_g
|a_VED1YSGNC7*MTczMTc5NDMyOC4xLjEuMTczMTc5OTU2Mi4yLjAuMA..
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 11 hours
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|Also did you have to pay customs fee when it shipped to uk?
|u/pwreit2022 - 9 hours
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|I've not bought anything more than £20 for years I think.
|If it's over £135 I think , you pay something. (it's
|cheaper than that) tax is paid when you purchase, most of
|the times it'll go through customs. you can ask them to
|write a lower amount on parcel. with christmas coming
|round, it'll be easier to get it.
|u/shadowandmist - 15 hours
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|I'm using sideloaded Kodi into webOS on my LG C2 to watch DV content.
|I'm very satisfied with it.
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 14 hours
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|How do you do this on LG and is it not really slow? Do you know if
|this will display 4k Remux content using DV FEL profile 7?
|u/shadowandmist - 14 hours
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|Don't know for profile 7 with FEL, but you have an option in Kodi
|settings to convert DV profile 7 to profile 8 so you can play it on
|TV. Watched couple movies that way since they were profile 7. As
|for speed, it's playing large remux files just fine, navigating is
|also quick. I don't understand the sentiment of people on this sub
|to badmouth LG oled's process power and webOS system. (That was not
|directed to you OP) You have a newer cpu so your tv should be
|slightly faster than mine. However keep in mind I'm just using
|basic fenlight+fentastic+cocoscrapers setup with RD.
|u/shadowandmist - 14 hours
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|For installing Kodi on webOS you can use their guide on a website
|or watch a tutorial on YT, it does involve a couple of more steps
|than just regular install on an external device.
|u/BimbasVG - 4 hours
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|Tutorial Link ? Thanks
|u/shadowandmist - 4 hours
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|[This](https://youtu.be/cHvxhiOdpUg) or [this
|one](https://youtu.be/kISbRGP_49U)
|u/seppobuckeye - 12 hours
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|I’m impressed with Kodis performance on Webos as well, however Dolby
|Atmos doesn’t seem to work with 3rd party Webos apps apparently.
|u/byngo69 - 3 hours
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|OP, I take it you are using the latest Omega version of Kodi in this
|pursuit of DV support, or a "Kodi Mavens" version of Nexus? Sorry if
|that sounds a bit obvious but you didn't say and it's important feature
|of the latest version.
|u/TVshop004 - 15 hours
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|Did you even try to google? First result on 'am6b+ coreelec':
|https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/guide-s922x-j-ugoos-am6b-coreelec-
|installation-and-faqs/51231 And yes am6b+ is what you want if you only
|use kodi/corelec on it.
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 15 hours
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|Ah lovely, a bit of “unexpected” sarcasm. Thats not like Reddit at
|all. Of course I searched googled and I’ve seen this guide, seems to
|be the most detailed was still just a bit unsure about the process.
|What exactly is coreelec? Is it an OS Can this all be done on a
|MacBook or will I need a pc? Also any idea on storage size of the usb
|device needed?
|u/amaeth - 13 hours
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|It can be done on a MacBook .
|u/ozExpatFIRE - 15 hours
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|Did you even ChatGPT it?
|u/MinkyMuskyStoat - 15 hours
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|I’ll see if Apple Intelligence can help me out
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