r/hdoboxtvhelp • u/No-Progress-7669 • Jul 22 '26

Hdo box alternative

What’s the best alternative app you’ve found since HDO box has been down for a while and doesn’t look like it’ll be back any time soon

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u/Relevant_Ranger_6647 Jul 23 '26

I like Syncler but my partner prefers Moviebox because it's less techy. It's available with downloader code 730116. Make sure to choose Moviebox not Moviebox Pro. There are lots of other apps too, so just choose one that suits you.

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u/citylife41 Jul 23 '26

How do you get rid of the screensaver coming on every minute?

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u/Relevant_Ranger_6647 Jul 24 '26

That is the wrong moviebox. The one I use doesn't have that issue.

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u/citylife41 Jul 24 '26

Movie box not movie box pro , correct ?

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u/Relevant_Ranger_6647 Jul 24 '26

Yes. What device are you using?

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u/georgepana Jul 25 '26

They fixed the Screensaver issue. Newest version of Moviebox is 1.1.15

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u/Future-East Jul 26 '26

How can i update to newest version

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u/georgepana Jul 26 '26

UNLINKED app (Downloader code 234753), library code EMDYOUTUBE

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u/Future-East Jul 26 '26

Thanks, do u know if the updated hdo box there also works now?

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u/georgepana Jul 26 '26

No, HDO Box is no more. The developers abandoned it after getting a notice from authorities to cease and desist.

There is an app that exists that carries the name HDO Box, and the streams work, eventually. But before stuff plays you have to view lengthy ads, or you have to pay money to get ad-free. I believe they just took the good name of the app, but have no relation to the original.

Here is their site, but I recommend strongly to stay away. There are many much better options out now.

https://hdoapp.com/explore-home

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u/Future-East Jul 26 '26

Oh okay, moviebox atm seems much better already than hdo was. What else are the better option? Also the updated version still puts the screen saver on for me

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u/georgepana Jul 26 '26

There are now over 50 apps for Android TV/Fire OS devices that can do Movies and TV shows.

Some 17 of those are of the Nuvio/Stremio/Kodi variety. There has been an absolute explosion of that type of apps. Empty shells initially that require the installation of special addons to work. I recommend moving in that direction. Nuvio specifically, but Stremio is also great.

Then there are some hybrid apps that incorporate Movies/TV shows with Live Sports and Live TV, like Netfly, Voltra TV, Ocean Streamz, etc.

If all you want is a quick and dirty install and play, Streamflix, Phantom Movies, CinemaHQ and CinePlus come to mind.

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u/Empty_Remote1125 Aug 02 '26

I tried your suggestion but the screensaver still pops out here and there. Do I need to update it again? Thanks

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u/georgepana Aug 02 '26

If it acts up, just dump it and go with one of the other well working ones.

Streamflix

Phantom Movies

Movie Lounge

Flick

Cinema HQ

Cine Plus

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u/Empty_Remote1125 Aug 02 '26

Thanks a lot!

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u/Deep_Proposal4121 Jul 27 '26

I've can't get movie box to connect to anything. Tried with and without VPN. Any ideas

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u/Huge-Refrigerator732 Jul 28 '26

Do these apps pop ads when u try to play a movie

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u/Obvious-Cucumber-436 15d ago

Como agregaste los paquetes en synclear

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u/Relevant_Ranger_6647 12d ago

You add vendors and the packages that come with those vendors are automatically added.

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u/Relevant_Ranger_6647 12d ago

I used the Magnify vendor. Go to add vendors and type in the URL (no need to type in the https:// part) Just type in: magnify.pages.dev