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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #480 on: May 31, 2013 at 06:08 AM »


Was able to source out an extra unit for our living room, the WD TV LIVE PLUS, after much research on the newer models, I still prefer the WD, mainly because on how simple it is to operate, and for $50, it is definitely a good deal,...

I sent the new WD TV Live to my brother, I prefer using the older models,...

At first it did not recognized my 2 - WD My Book Essential 3TB (partitioned 1.5TB ea.)
but after the latest firmware update, everything went perfectly,...
I love this small player, quite powerful and really really simple to use,...


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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #481 on: Jun 21, 2013 at 12:46 PM »
Just bought me a WD Live Gen 3 Today.   ;D

I'm gonna fire it up later when I get home.  Movie Marathon over the weekend!!  ;)
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #482 on: Jul 02, 2013 at 08:12 AM »
I just installed the WD app on my iPhone,
and it worked great on my WD TV Live,...  ^-^

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #483 on: Nov 09, 2013 at 09:10 PM »
I'm planning to consolidate my files from two 1.5TB ext HDDs into a single 3TB ext. will my WDTV Live read it as a single drive?

TIA  :)
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #484 on: Nov 09, 2013 at 10:03 PM »
I'm planning to consolidate my files from two 1.5TB ext HDDs into a single 3TB ext. will my WDTV Live read it as a single drive?

TIA  :)

Yung 2 WDTV Live na gamit ko (yung makapal) parehas hindi binabasa ang buong 3TB,
kailangan nakapartition sya ng 1.5 each, it works just well with that setup,
kaya parang 4 na 1.5 HD ang nakasaksak sa 2 USB port nya,...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #485 on: Nov 09, 2013 at 11:30 PM »
Thanks, I've been in a WD store earlier, they have tested a full 4tb on a gen 3 tv live, gumana, unfortunately they don't recommend a 4tb since jittery daw ang playback, will a firmware update resolve the issue on a 3TB kaya?
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #486 on: Nov 10, 2013 at 06:04 AM »
Thanks, I've been in a WD store earlier, they have tested a full 4tb on a gen 3 tv live, gumana, unfortunately they don't recommend a 4tb since jittery daw ang playback, will a firmware update resolve the issue on a 3TB kaya?

The firmware update is often time troublesome sir,
Like what I've experienced here, before then, basta nai-load na ng unit ang thumbnails ng bawat movie,
everytime na patayin mo na sya, and switch mo, nandun na ang mga thumbs, after the update,
parating iniloload ang thumbs, kaya ang bagal ng response ng unit, as well as frequent crashes
and playability ng mkv file. Akala ko nga nung una may problema ang access sa hard drive kasi ang tagal basahin, so I decided to call WD support here, and they were able to assist me quite well, BTW
puro call centers sa Pinas ang nakakausap ko ha, and talagang magagaling sa support ang mga kababayan natin,... They helped me revert back to the previous working firmware,...

I'd stay away sa firmware update, nadala na ako, kaya if the unit is performing quite well, like in my case, nakasaksak ang 2 hard drive na 3tb na nakapartition lang ng 1.5tb, well, then, that's ok with me,... Gusto ko sanang subukan ang 4tb partition sa 2tb sana, kaya lang wala akong mahiraman na hard drive dito, hehehe
I have a feeling na sagad sa 2tb ang kaya ng bawat USB port kasi,....
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #487 on: Nov 10, 2013 at 07:55 AM »
Thanks idol. Incase please update if a 4TB, partioned to two 2TBs is doable. No stocks for 3TB dito din

Is the WD HDDs there cheaper?
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #488 on: Nov 10, 2013 at 09:09 AM »
Thanks idol. Incase please update if a 4TB, partioned to two 2TBs is doable. No stocks for 3TB dito din

Is the WD HDDs there cheaper?

Tyempuhan sir,...
Minsan nagbabagsak ng $180 from its regular price na $220,...
Ilang araw ko na nga din inaayos ang network ko dito,
hindi ko mapagkita ang WD ko at PC, I want my WD to access my PC kasi,
hindi sila magkita, pero pag ang PC ang magbabato ng avi at mp4 format file
walang problema, naipa-play nya ito, pag mkv ayaw ibato,...
kaya may nag-suggest nga na baligtarin ko, gamitin ko daw ang WD
to access my PC, hindi ko naman madale,...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #489 on: Nov 10, 2013 at 11:16 AM »
Good luck
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #490 on: Nov 12, 2013 at 10:14 PM »
Yung 2 WDTV Live na gamit ko (yung makapal) parehas hindi binabasa ang buong 3TB,
kailangan nakapartition sya ng 1.5 each, it works just well with that setup,
kaya parang 4 na 1.5 HD ang nakasaksak sa 2 USB port nya,...

I now have the same issue, pero I saw them test a full 4tb drive, binasa ng gen 3 WDTV.
Must be the new firmware?
« Last Edit: Nov 12, 2013 at 10:20 PM by Dowals »
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #491 on: Nov 13, 2013 at 07:18 AM »
I now have the same issue, pero I saw them test a full 4tb drive, binasa ng gen 3 WDTV.
Must be the new firmware?

Yep,...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #492 on: Nov 13, 2013 at 08:32 PM »
After two partitions of a 3tb, 1.4+Gg & 1.3+Gb, I've transferred a couple of files to both partitions to test to a WDTV live gen 2, unfortunately after home screen I got this message "at this time, drives larger than 2tb is not supported". Then goes to the menu screen. Has anyone encountered this issue before?
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #493 on: Nov 15, 2013 at 10:15 PM »
After two partitions of a 3tb, 1.4+Gg & 1.3+Gb, I've transferred a couple of files to both partitions to test to a WDTV live gen 2, unfortunately after home screen I got this message "at this time, drives larger than 2tb is not supported". Then goes to the menu screen. Has anyone encountered this issue before?

Sorry sir, no,...
after ng partition ko sa 3tb ay wala akong naging problema, that goes sa 5 HD 3tb na pinartition ko,...
Hope naayos mo na,...
You can always contact WD support, maganda talaga ang customer service nila,...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #494 on: Nov 15, 2013 at 10:29 PM »
Unfortunately, no WD support here locally, but I brought my unit to a WD store, they upgraded firmware & my unit can now detect the partitioned 3tb, they claim that the new firmware enables full 3tb support. So I will delete partition tomorrow & try.  Will update this thread
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #495 on: Nov 16, 2013 at 01:46 AM »
Unfortunately, no WD support here locally, but I brought my unit to a WD store, they upgraded firmware & my unit can now detect the partitioned 3tb, they claim that the new firmware enables full 3tb support. So I will delete partition tomorrow & try.  Will update this thread

Good luck bro,...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #496 on: Nov 16, 2013 at 08:33 PM »
Firmware upgrade resolved my 3TB issue, my Gen2 unit now can read a full 3TB My Book. However, there are minor issues, booting is a bit slower, thumbs reloads every time you reconnect a drive. these issues are tolerable by my standards as of now.

Firmware is 1.06.43_V

and this, which was not present before update



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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #497 on: Nov 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM »
Firmware upgrade resolved my 3TB issue, my Gen2 unit now can read a full 3TB My Book. However, there are minor issues, booting is a bit slower, thumbs reloads every time you reconnect a drive. these issues are tolerable by my standards as of now.

Firmware is 1.06.43_V

and this, which was not present before update





Yung thumb reload ang ayaw ko,
ang laki ng ibinabagal, also, may mga metathumb file pa syang idinadagdag minsan,
one reason why I revert back sa original firmware nya ay yung frequent crashes,
may mga mkv file syang ayaw basahin, na dati ay binabasa naman,
but if its working out well for you, good for you,...

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #498 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 07:54 AM »
So far, no crashes at my end. it read the biggest 1080p file flawlessly.  I just hope 4TB (or higher) support can be issued soon.
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #499 on: Nov 19, 2013 at 09:12 AM »
So far, no crashes at my end. it read the biggest 1080p file flawlessly.  I just hope 4TB (or higher) support can be issued soon.

Sure hope so,.. Good luck,..

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #500 on: Nov 20, 2013 at 06:44 AM »
Bro ABC, what does the WD app do?
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #501 on: Nov 22, 2013 at 11:40 AM »
Bro ABC, what does the WD app do?

If you use an iPhone or iPad,
it controls the WDTV, its a cool app,...
lalo pag tinatamad kang hanapin ang remote hehehe

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #502 on: Nov 23, 2013 at 12:59 PM »
Great bro, I'd like to get that, turuan mo ako  :)
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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #503 on: Feb 28, 2014 at 04:22 PM »
Nagloko WDTV Live namin after a software update hanggang sa ayaw na niyang mag-on. We went to their authorized service center in Makati, but they only do replacements and not repair. And since padala yung unit namin from the US, di siya valid for replacement. Anyway, meron ba kayong alam na nag-re-repair ng wdtv's? (I apologize if this has been asked and answered before, but I quickly browsed through this thread and mukhang, di pa yata nasagot.)

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« Reply #504 on: Mar 07, 2014 at 09:20 AM »
Nagloko WDTV Live namin after a software update hanggang sa ayaw na niyang mag-on. We went to their authorized service center in Makati, but they only do replacements and not repair. And since padala yung unit namin from the US, di siya valid for replacement. Anyway, meron ba kayong alam na nag-re-repair ng wdtv's? (I apologize if this has been asked and answered before, but I quickly browsed through this thread and mukhang, di pa yata nasagot.)

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #505 on: Mar 07, 2014 at 10:32 AM »
Nagloko WDTV Live namin after a software update hanggang sa ayaw na niyang mag-on. We went to their authorized service center in Makati, but they only do replacements and not repair. And since padala yung unit namin from the US, di siya valid for replacement. Anyway, meron ba kayong alam na nag-re-repair ng wdtv's? (I apologize if this has been asked and answered before, but I quickly browsed through this thread and mukhang, di pa yata nasagot.)

The only solution I know for that is to revert the firmware, and to do that, you need to be on the phone
sa WD US, so your dilemma now is how to call them na lang, their tech support is really good, kadalasan ay naka-out source sa Pilipinas ang mga tech support nila.     1 (800) 275-4932

That happened to me before, but not to the point na hindi na sya umaandar, am pretty sure they will be able to help you out,... (main reason why I stopped updating it,..)

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Re: WDTV LIVE / WDTV2 Media Player
« Reply #506 on: Sep 16, 2018 at 01:01 PM »
Last post on this thread was 2014.

for the WDTV Live users here, any idea where can I get a remote replacement?  bumigay na yung remote ko 😕
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