Gareth De Kock

I want to just confirm - did you install version 9 of Android tv? Is it the version that is available on geniatech website? Is it stable and working properly? The last I read, was not to install it...

so heres an interesting thing. I did a factory data reset and dont have "Chromecast" on my list of apps. "2. Go to apps; 3. Select “chromecast” 4. Select “force stop” & confirm. I went to play store and disabled "Auto update of apps" and updated all the normal apps, with the exception of Chromecast. Anyone else find this?

I bought an ematic Netflix box. It's got android tv9. Google certified and also Netflix certified. Surprisingly has the same specs as my 495max, yet running Android 9 and certified for all the stuff a person needs. Stopped wasting my time with this brand though. They were once very good--and had regular updates and actually cared about aftersales. I have had 3 of there boxes in the past. The 495 max is sure to be my last. No support, no updates, no development.