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  1. On 7/28/2020 at 4:25 PM, JohanTHUNDERbyl said:

    If you're South African, Listen up.

    DO NOT, I Repeat, DO NOT Install this update. I promise you it WILL not only brick your unit but also void your warranty.

    The US version of the Max is different than the South African version.

    There are currently no updates for the South African version of the ATV495MAX as confirmed by Geniatech.

    The device DOES NOT support Netflix, As confirmed by Netflix themselves, there are currently no plans to extend the Netflix service to the South African version of the ATV495MAX.

    The South African version of the ATV495MAX was designed for DSTVNow and ShowMax alone and carries no support for Disney+.

    Please note, you can find support for the SA ATV495MAX here: mygica.co.za

    Can this device be returned for a refund as it was falsely advertised with Netflix? 


  2. On 12/14/2019 at 8:32 AM, fdev976 said:

    When are we getting this update? Your support sucks. I have a 495 max device and it's giving me endless issues. Netflix doesn't work and while watching youtube and other content, the voice and video is out of sync....I will never buy this brand again, nor can I recommend it to others!

    Probably never. Support here shouldn't work in anything resembling support. The company really shouldn't exist if it's selling defective products with literally no support. These guys post the same unhelpful crap over and over, expecting it to qualm everyone's concerns. I definitely want a refund then I'm going to get the Intel NUC, at least they actually run a business, not a circus like MyGica. 


  3. 8 hours ago, delacosta78 said:

    Netflix is not certified on this device so you won't be able to use it the official way, however, there are workarounds:

    1) You can install a Beta ROM provided in this forum to enable Netflix but it is an unofficial ROM so it could break at some point, besides, it's base under the same Android 7.1 that came originally in the Box so if you later decide to install 9 Pie you will lose Netflix again:

     

    2) You can sideload the mobile version of Netflix by downloading the APK from websites like APK mirror, or installing the Aptoide Store in your device, but you won't get HD and you must use a mouse.

    3) There is an unofficial add-on of Netflix for Kodi where you can use the service, it must be installed under Leia:

    https://www.ivacy.com/blog/how-to-install-kodi-netflix-addon/

    4) Wait until Netflix finally certify this device by a program they implemented called "Hailstorm":

    https://medium.com/@NetflixTechBlog/hailstorm-the-netflix-scaling-solution-over-android-tv-fd169366f828

    Thanks @delacosta78

    It's much appreciated.

    I've installed the Beta version workarounda few months ago. It looks like the version needs an update as it's losing connection to the Netflix 2 server. Will try a reinstall. The Beta version I have appears to be using a 2015 version of Netflix. Netflix says there's missing data points that's causing the problem. 

    I'll try the Kodi add-on as well.

    If I come across anything of use I'll post it here.

    Thanks again for the assist.

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