GigaBlue Dcolor GD1 Giga TV Mediaplayer Stick 4K PRO Review

[mike123]

Anyone's gd1 seem to lock up sometimes. then it goes off then comes on and it's a little glitchy for a while. ?..

Mines done it twice after it being switched off for a while 😕

Noticed it's slow at loading film covers in vod folders too. Firestick usually as them all opened. This opens a row at a time slowly

This will be down too hardware on device. E.g ram and processor. Make sure nothing is running in the background or overloaded with apps

 

[deano2010]

I think it will be the same outcome with the gigablue version with support on catchup tv apps unless someone is to prove me wrong

 

[userlee5267]

This will be down too hardware on device. E.g ram and processor. Make sure nothing is running in the background or overloaded with apps

Only got two apps. Fire stick going back in here. The lad can have this ha 🤣

 

[deano2010]

Only got two apps. Fire stick going back in here. The lad can have this ha 🤣

I’m just glad i didn’t sell my 4k max 2nd gen’ also kodi is only showing 1080p resolution in system information even though the device resolution is set to 2160 4K

 

[Aristotle]

Only got two apps. Fire stick going back in here. The lad can have this ha 🤣

I that’s what I like to see a short, concise review.

 

[mike123]

I suppose that's why you buy your kit from reputable suppliers like WOS there is a reason why those are £75 or whatever

 

[dsayers2014]

I suppose that's why you buy your kit from reputable suppliers like WOS there is a reason why those are £75 or whatever

Sorry deleted my last post. After re reading your post do you mean a UK supplier for device's will include the UK catch-up apps that none UK suppliers won't?

I would have thought regardless of country purchased once registered in your country you would get regional apps.. unless it doesn't matter where you are if the company doesn't pay for it they won't get it.

Looking at posts about other android devices none provide all UK catch-up apps. Although all 4 seems to the main app not supported.

 

[mike123]

Sorry deleted my last post. After re reading your post do you mean a UK supplier will include the UK catch-up apps?

Looking at posts about other android devices none provide all UK catch-up apps. Although all 4 seems to the main app not supported.

Proper android tv should know your in the UK and give access to those apps.

You should be able to get evreything from Google play. Except channel 4 player for some reason

Things like @urlsee is mentioning just don't happen

 

[dsayers2014]

Proper android tv should know your in the UK and give access to those apps.

You should be able to get evreything from Google play. Except channel 4 player for some reason

Yes so if it has support it should provide the apps available in the store for your country?

So paying £30+ from one place and £70+ from another for the same device shouldn't make a difference?

Just checking about buying from wos

 

[mike123]

Yes so if it has support it should provide the apps available in the store for your country?

So paying £30+ from one place and £70+ from another for the same device shouldn't make a difference?

Just checking about buying from wos

There's obviously something wrong read urlsees comments this should never happen. But without comparing them side by side its difficult but I will suggest Chinese ones are copies @moshi has one from WOS he may be better to comment.

 

[dsayers2014]

There's obviously something wrong read urlsees comments this should never happen. But without comparing them side by side its difficult but I will suggest Chinese ones are copies @moshi has one from WOS he may be better to comment.

Wos does state Netflix 4K & Prime Video 4K certified as does AliExpress. Does that mean android certified to support UK apps? I guess that needs checking

 

[mike123]

Wos does state Netflix 4K & Prime Video 4K certified as does AliExpress. Does that mean android certified to support UK apps? I guess that needs checking

Well @Theguru reported a issue to the factory owner for itvx genuine android tv boxes it updates are all via Google or the app dev.

 

[Aristotle]

Wos does state Netflix 4K & Prime Video 4K certified as does AliExpress. Does that mean android certified to support UK apps? I guess that needs checking

The Dcolor GD1 is on the Android tv guide list as a certified device for Netflix and Amazon Prime.

From what I have been reading all of the UK catch up streaming apps are copyright protected so I would think that the manufacturers of devices probably have to apply for some sort of licensing to be able to have the official UK catch up apps install on their android TV OS.
I’m not sure that these cheaper devices that are not specifically aimed at any one market are going to be applying for these licenses. Cost if any and time may not be viable to them.

 

[userlee5267]

Netflix is 4k the app store is the same as on my phone. The message you get when trying to install UK streaming apps is about license issues .

As anyone got the gigablue one that can confirm these apps work..

I personally think there the same. Just ones been rebranded

@moshibeth does the UK streaming apps work on the wos gigablue ones?

This will be down too hardware on device. E.g ram and processor. Make sure nothing is running in the background or overloaded with apps

Needed a reboot. Think it's pia. That use to hang up on the firestick too. Think it's slowing it down. Everything else is good. For £28 it's ok. If the gigablue ones £70 and it dues the same and doesn't let you use UK streaming apps. I would say I'm glad I only paid £28

I have done the best I can. I've posted pictures said what I've found and tried what I could.

Not sure what else I could add?

Get 400mb to the device too. My TV suggests it's running full 4k when watching 4k stuff. VLC says 4k

 

[Aristotle]

Needed a reboot. Think it's pia. That use to hang up on the firestick too. Think it's slowing it down. Everything else is good. For £28 it's ok. If the gigablue ones £70 and it dues the same and doesn't let you use UK streaming apps. I would say I'm glad I only paid £28

I have done the best I can. I've posted pictures said what I've found and tried what I could.

Not sure what else I could add?

Get 400mb to the device too. My TV suggests it's running full 4k when watching 4k stuff. VLC says 4k

I doubt the Gigablue device will have the UK licences and definitely won’t have the official Channel 4 app.

 

[userlee5267]

So I guess the £50 extra on wos is for the gigablue writing.

 

[Drox]

Yes so if it has support it should provide the apps available in the store for your country?

So paying £30+ from one place and £70+ from another for the same device shouldn't make a difference?

Just checking about buying from wos

No version of this would have bbc iplayer.

Supported devices | iPlayer help

Also, the ones for £70 from WOS are German imports rather than developed for the UK Market. Personally, I would either spend a bit extra and get the Shield tube version or get the Chromecast when it's on offer. Although even at £60, the Chromecast is better than this at £70 lol.

Needed a reboot. Think it's pia. That use to hang up on the firestick too. Think it's slowing it down. Everything else is good. For £28 it's ok. If the gigablue ones £70 and it dues the same and doesn't let you use UK streaming apps. I would say I'm glad I only paid £28

If it's super crap and you're never going to use it, just return it. Aliexpress do free returns for it.

 

[Aristotle]

So I guess the £50 extra on wos is for the gigablue writing.

Profit for the reseller.
Buy cheap buy twice.
Buy a decent well reviewed device that suits your needs and you can’t gone imo.

 

[moshibeth]

@moshibeth does the UK streaming apps work on the wos gigablue ones?

I only got my stick back last night lee. Mate split up with his mrs so lent it to him for a couple of weeks. Leave it with me Sir to add mine is not that china crap

 

[Drox]

Some links from amazon reviews posted earlier that also think of this stick as a waste of money

Is that running Android tv or mobile? I know that bbc iplayer does not show up in the google play store for the tivo stream for example. I never tried side loading the android tv version on it though.

I think, but am not 100% sure, the chromecast and shield may be the only certified android tv devices that have bbc iPlayer.



If you need All4, then the firestick or the Apple TV are your only options.

FWIW, a few people don’t like this stick.

Amazon.de:Customer Reviews: TV Stick Android 11.0 [Google Certified] - 4K Media Streaming Device with Google Chromecast [16GB ROM], HDMI for TV, Google Play Store, Voice Assistant

Some user reviews here from Amazon US and UK.
Reviews are the same though
https://www.amazon.com/Android-Cert...VVL5TPN#aw-udpv3-customer-reviews_feature_div

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dcolor-Chromecast-TV-Stick-Android/dp/B0BVVL5TPN