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PocketPC MPD Client -- Control your music server (Updated July 23)

Here's my first attempt at pocketpc development -- an MPD client. It's a fairly niche application, but maybe someone else out there will enjoy it.
First off, you'll need an MPD server. MPD is a small simple daemon that plays music. It has no UI of its own-- it relies on various clients to connect to it for control.
My application does not actually play music. It's more like a remote control. It connects to your MPD server and tells it what to play. But if you combine this with icecast on the server and TCPMP on your phone, you CAN actually stream the music to your phone. The effect for me is having my entire 80G+ music collection available to my phone anywhere I have EVDO access.
If you've made it that far, here's a few features my client offers:
Automatic album art from Amazon
A today screen plugin showing the current song
Gestures for easy control
Kinetic scrolling lists
Here's a short youtube demonstration of some of the UI elements.
The application requires Windows Mobile Professional with the .NET 2.0 framework. It's available from http://code.google.com/p/pocketpcmpdclient/.
Special thanks to dosfan and gingercat from this thread. I used a lot of their code for kinetic scrolling in my lists.
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THis looks incredibly intruiging...of course now I have to go fiddle with my server and set up the MPD/Icecast bit, but it seems worth it to have something like this working...I will get back to you this weekend after i figure all this stuff out. Also this is quite cool for a first program!

That looks great! I particularly love the gestures! Any chance of implementing them in a non MPD dependant music player?

Thanks for the encouragement. This has just been a "hobby" project for me to work on over the weekends for a while now. I usually write boring framework code without any GUI for my day job, so this has been a lot of fun.
As for the gestures, it's written in c# and I wrote it to be easy to add to other projects. Just declare an instance of the class within your form (or usercontrol) and tell the class what it's parent is. Then the class will raise events whenever a gesture is recognized.
So if someone wants to steal my code like I stole dosfan and gingercat's, help themselves! And if they have any improvements, let me know

Dromio said:
Thanks for the encouragement. This has just been a "hobby" project for me to work on over the weekends for a while now.
As for the gestures, it's written in c# and I wrote it to be easy to add to other projects. Just declare an instance of the class within your form (or usercontrol) and tell the class what it's parent is. Then the class will raise events whenever a gesture is recognized.
So if someone wants to steal my code like I stole dosfan and gingercat's, help themselves! And if they have any improvements, let me know
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Hobby projects are fun!
Not sure if you've implemented something like this, but in dosfan and gingercat's dll, there was no support for hardware buttons. I've added that today, and can give you the code if you want.
Being able to capture gestures would be awesome!
Keep up this project! And lemme set up an MPD!

Oh yeah, using hardware buttons on the lists was on my "To-Do" list. I'd be interested in seeing what you did.

Dromio said:
Oh yeah, using hardware buttons on the lists was on my "To-Do" list. I'd be interested in seeing what you did.
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Basically, I added some keypress even handlers, and then made those do the same as moving the mouse. I also had to edit the MaxXOffset and MaxYOffset to allow the list items to get to the top of the page...
Attached is the code for the KListControl dll.
If my lack of comments needs some explaining, do ask!

It seems pretty straightforward. Thanks.

any mpd for windows? *hoping*

flippy said:
any mpd for windows? *hoping*
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Sorry, I don't think there's a good, simple way to run MPD on a windows server. From the MPD wiki, it looks like the only real working option is to run it under coLinux or andLinux.
It's another reason I said it's a bit of a "niche" application

don't know if this is related but, how about a remote control for UPnP clients, like roku, etc.
on Nokian770 and n800, there is a program called media streamer that does just that. wondering if there is the same for ppc.

I've thought a bit about abstracting away the music "engine" and using plugins to allow the UI to interact with different backends like MPD, windows media, or others. But for a guy who's working on this an hour a night after putting the kids to bed, that seems pretty ambitious

Awesome project. I have MPD setup on my desktop, and usually I'd just carry around my IR remote and control it via that, but controlling it with my phone over wifi is so much better!
Just installed it and I must say for a hobby project it's pretty nice! It just crashed on me, but I think that might be due to me not being able to scroll correctly

aqtrans said:
It just crashed on me, but I think that might be due to me not being able to scroll correctly
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I'm sorry about the crash . If it happens again, could you open an issue containing the detailed text from the crash? It would help me to hunt down the issues.
Lately the only crashes I've had is when my data connection cuts out. The MPD library I used doesn't handle that very well. I really need to find an elegant way to tell the user the connection was lost.

Dromio said:
I'm sorry about the crash . If it happens again, could you open an issue containing the detailed text from the crash? It would help me to hunt down the issues.
Lately the only crashes I've had is when my data connection cuts out. The MPD library I used doesn't handle that very well. I really need to find an elegant way to tell the user the connection was lost.
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Crude but functional!

I used to do the same using Shoutcast in combination with Jetcast to stream WMA. Then control the server using Cygnus.
also very niche, but it proves there's people that might like this.

Your program has inspired me to take an old computer outta the closet, put ubuntu on it, mirror my music collection, and install the icecast, mpd, and gimmix packages. I'm pretty new at this, so I was wondering... if you have the time, do you think you could write up a quick guide where to go next? I'm kind of at a loss...

I'd start just getting mpd to recognize your music and output to the soundcard or something. Setting up icecast is another layer of complexity to tackle next.
The best resource seems to be the wiki . If you have any specific problems I'll try to help.

Great project...
I submitted it to Digg, maybe it will get some love. It's time to rectify the overblown iPhone hype machine and show people what WinMo can do.

Very nice work!
I was thinking, why not doing it compatible also with uPnP (very similar to bonjour protocol), which is compatible with Windows (see www.tversity.com).
Thanks and keep up the good work

[PRJ]Activate HW Compass for Touch and Devices with AK8976A chip [BOUNTY 200$]

HARDWARE COMPASS IN ALL HTC DEVICES WITH THE AK8976A CHIP?!?!
As said by some (tuxhero for example => here) ,the Touch HD has a real hardware compass inside waiting to be activated by some clever dev.
If you are such a dev here is some bounty for you as a little encuragement.
Goal:
Build a little proof of concept application (for winmo) and open the sources for all xda devs.
As for the bounty:
050$ Draque:the_Plaque
050$ maati + additionl 100$ if it works in google maps. (But only if released before the HTC Leo
050$ tids2k
050$ LC40
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200$

reserved for more

It's nice but i am not sure. Please don't go on my words. Some one said that me and i said it to you. No real Proofs.

i thought the new Samsung OmniaII/pro was the only WM devices that has hardware for a digital compass
in the dailer press *#0*#
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it might be worthwhile to extract the compass application from the omnia2 rom dump for testing purposes

Is this screen from the omnia2 or pro?
And is this a test app from microsoft?

It doesn't work on my HTC Touch HD.

Hi, there is a test app that comes with the HTC Debug Tools set for this compass, some time ago I analyzed it and determined that it was likely present in the hardware, but I have never gotten it to function on my Raphael.
Lacking an HD device to test with, I can't say if it works there, but I can provide the app I will attach it shortly.

About the AK7986A sensor.
In the test application under help:
AKEMD 2007 (name and year is viewed)
Link to the webpage:
http://www.akemd-eu.com/smart_sensor_system/e_compass/index.html

Da_G said:
Hi, there is a test app that comes with the HTC Debug Tools set for this compass, some time ago I analyzed it and determined that it was likely present in the hardware, but I have never gotten it to function on my Raphael.
Lacking an HD device to test with, I can't say if it works there, but I can provide the app I will attach it shortly.
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The app is not signed.

Da_G, i just tried on my HD the soft you shared to us;
-open and close seem to be ok but nothing happens
if you choose to re-open without closing before it will give this logical error:board already connected.
edit:
-init, start and stop give this logical error without open : board not found
-init, start and stop give this logical error with open : board already connected
So the soft is probably ok but for our HD we need to use the good input/output in the dll

info5i2002 said:
The app is not signed.
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You have to copy the DDLs to Windows folder. However, "init" or "start" from the menu only brings up an error message "The board is not connected". Some graphical glitches as well ... seems to be made for QVGA.

So with a small possibility that Layar (3.0 ?) will come to Windows Mobile based phones, we really need a working compass for that to work.
Anyone still working on this? Would be a great addition for all our HTC devices!
Ps. For those who don't know Layar yet; it's an Augmented Reality app for Android and soon iPhone 3.0. Go visit http://layar.eu/ and think of trading WM for Android .

Vesperial said:
Da_G, i just tried on my HD the soft you shared to us;
-open and close seem to be ok but nothing happens
if you choose to re-open without closing before it will give this logical error:board already connected.
edit:
-init, start and stop give this logical error without open : board not found
-init, start and stop give this logical error with open : board already connected
So the soft is probably ok but for our HD we need to use the good input/output in the dll
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Same happens on a Rhodium, would be very nice to have it working.

It needs a device called ECS1:, this driver is not present on Touch HD.

Maybe first we should check if any of new WM devices actually have AKM chip inside?

Does Windows Mobile provide any kind of a compass API? How difficult would it be to write a program like Layar or Wikitude or build compass support into Google Maps?
I'm thinking about buying an Omnia II or waiting for the HTC Leo, both should probably have the compass hardware, but how about any apps that use the compass? How long do you think it will take until we see an augmented reality apps for Windows Mobile?

Does anyone know which compass is used in the htc polaris?
Ar are the cab files for the polaris hw compass available by chance?
btw: if anyone wants to raise the bounty for this project just pm me or write it directly into the thread.

I did some more research into this, I am working with a driver for this for raph right now..
Let's see what I can come up with

Da_G said:
I did some more research into this, I am working with a driver for this for raph right now..
Let's see what I can come up with
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Awesome! Thanks Da_G. Keep us posted.

Raspberry PI3 with temperature/humidity sensor , further monitoring via android app

Hi there,
I would like to make my first project related to Raspberry PI3, where the sensor would collect data and send it to the app, thus I would be able to monitor temperature from my phone. My plan is to set up a PI with one or two sensors, in my case temperature and/or humidity sensor. Collect data and send it to the Android app (which I could also develop, simple as possible).
It's time for me to buy all necessary tools for this project.
In terms of costs would you suggest to buy them separately or just at once from one vendor?
As far I know based on reading, I need following:
1. Raspberry PI3
2. Raspberry PI3 - micro USB power supply 2000mA (not 100% sure about mA number?)
3. Micro SD (what class, size, brand ?)
4. Screen (so I can see what I program, or there is another magical way to see it)
5. Breadboard and cable (so I can attach sensors and so on)
6. Resistors (what kind of?)
7. Relays (what kind of?)
8. Jumper cables
9. Analog to digital converter (is it necessary?)
10. Sensors - DHT11 or DHT22 (as DHT22 is more accurate?)
Is there something else I should add?

hi!
found this while googling "android for raspberry pi"
As for your project :
*where to buy... no clue,I got my stuff from 10+ different places
* 2,5A is better for raspberry pi3 (2A works as well,yet under full load,Im not sure)
* MicroSD at least 16GB ,better 32GB (if your using noobs / other os´s)
* screen :
the Pi has hdmi out,so just attach it to your desktop monitor.
You can code via ssh,or use the build in VNC viewer to use the LXDE desktop.
But to be honest,to really get things done on a pi,you only need a ssh terminal ,and do everything in the
commandline,at least thats what I do.
You can even set up a pi without the need ever to attach it to your monitor.
just put the wifi configuration (wpa_supplicant.conf) and an empty "ssh" file in the root directory of the boot partition of your microsd.
The pi will connect to the wifi,and you can login via port 22 and the pi´s ip address.
* if your only using temp/humidity sensors,you dont need a breadboard/resistors/JumperCables/A2D converter.
get a DHT22 sensor module (NOT just the sensor,buy the MODULE,it comes with cables,AND build in resistor).
THis is a digital sensor,you just attach it with 3 cables on the raspberry pi´s pins.
Install wiringPI and lol_dht22 ,its really simple to read out the sensor data and with further commandline tools you can do anything with the data you want.
Final/futher conclusions :
you dont really need a pi3 for temperatur monitoring.
get a pi zero W. it has everything you need for your task / it uses WAY less power than a pi3,even battery driven projects are possible,its smaller,I just love it. (and YEAH the W stands for wifi just in case your wondering... it has wifi and bluetooth build in)
I use 10 of these tiny pi´s for all kinds of stuff.
Also,you dont need an android app to code,just to get the temperature data... use automagic on your android phone/tab.
It can connect via ssh to the pi,and read out the sensor data.
You can create custom widgets to show the temperatur/humidity on your desktop.
check the screenshots,you can create widgets any way you like,there are very few limits.
I can view my piZero camera´s pictures,read temperatur/humidity from several piZeros,and also control the relay modules on two pi zeros.
Btw.. each camera view is a widget on its own,you can refresh all,or just the view you like.
you can get a full quality image ,or a quick/smaller low quality image. the filename includes the date/time it was shot,so you see if the view is old/new.
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This is very helpful! Thank you! For the ssh terminal I could use putty. I would like to learn what OS should I put on the card and also how to correctly put wifi configuration, but there is a lack of tutorials, or my searching skills? Could you advise on this?

managed to connect and see data on SSH.
now wondering if there is actual chance to make an android app (or find the code), so data can be seen on the app instead (not automagic)

hi!
sorry for not checking earlier if someone replied.
I use putty on the computer,its really cool.
you can even make shortcuts to commands.
I use jessie lite on my raspberry pi (2017-03-02-raspbian-jessie-lite)
its terminal only,it boots fast,and its very stable.
You can even activate a watchdog,so if the pi ever gets unstable,the watchdog reboots it.
as for the wifi configuration,thats easy
just flash the image to the sdcard,and after your done,simply put a file named
"wpa_supplicant.conf" into the fat partition (which is actually the boot partition).
the file contains the wifi configuration.
i.e.
Code:
country=AT
ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev
update_config=1
network={
ssid="rasperrypi"
psk="passwordINhere"
}
also put a file named "ssh" (0byte/nothing in it) onto the fat partition.
when first booting your pi,the wifi configuration will be used,and a ssh server awaits connections @port 22.
you should /MUST change your ssh password/port after first use !!!!!
just edit : /etc/ssh/sshd_config for port change
and use raspi-config to change user password !
its a bit time consuming,but ALL TUTORIALS are available out there.
just let me know what you still need,and I will lookup the links and post them here !
I also just googled me into understanding linux/raspberrypi. needs time,but the feeling when you figure something out yourself.. its priceless
@androidapp:
i dont like coding/so I have no clue about that.. but think wider => coding an app,takes time,you have to know your target plattform (android versions/api/...).
while using automagic,your beyond all that,you can modify the flow very easily,and there are PLENTY of options,and ways to customize the way data is presented.
My widgets.. are custom designed,and do not reflect automagic.. meaning=> your widgets can look totally different.

Android Car Stereo 9" : support request

Hello everyone
I am new to this forum and i hope to find the support i need.
Last month I bought a 9 "car radio with android 10 (2gb ram and 16 + 64Gb internal memory) on Aliexpress.
The stereo is fine and it is very nice, but the operating system is very rigid, and I cannot do many things: it is customized.
Bluetooth is the first problem: it does not have a setting and it is not possible to pair a device with a PIN other than 0000.
I asked the seller (Ossuret) for support, very kind, but not prepared at all.
Furthermore, the initial screens and default apps cannot be changed.
On the card it's android 10, but i can't install some apps:
YES: TomTom, Torque (but without OBD2)
NO: Netflix (only an old release). Disney +
ultimately, I ask if it is possible to install a firmware that makes it very similar to an android tablet.
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thanks a lor for your help

no reply?
nobody can help me?

Hi! I have zsdx too qnd pretty sure this is android 8.1 (you can check it on aida64, the sdk version should be same for 8.1)
And yes there is no bluetooth settings to change the pin. So torque is no go via bluetooth, you can buy the wifi one.
Netflix or other streaming won't work in the sense that these head units don't have widewine support. But some old apks can be installed

abhifx said:
Hi! I have zsdx too qnd pretty sure this is android 8.1 (you can check it on aida64, the sdk version should be same for 8.1)
And yes there is no bluetooth settings to change the pin. So torque is no go via bluetooth, you can buy the wifi one.
Netflix or other streaming won't work in the sense that these head units don't have widewine support. But some old apks can be installed
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thanks a lot for your reply.
i already know what you write :
- Netflix : i've installed the rel 4.16.0 build-15122.
- Disney+ : no solution
- OBDII : i've ordered a WiFi one, not yet arrived, but i believe will be ok because i tried successfully an OBDII with USB cable.
my request is, if possible, to install a different version of Android, in order to be free to manage it and install all the common Apps.
thanks again for your help

ewwel said:
thanks a lot for your reply.
i already know what you write :
- Netflix : i've installed the rel 4.16.0 build-15122.
- Disney+ : no solution
- OBDII : i've ordered a WiFi one, not yet arrived, but i believe will be ok because i tried successfully an OBDII with USB cable.
my request is, if possible, to install a different version of Android, in order to be free to manage it and install all the common Apps.
thanks again for your help
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Sadly even xda and 4pda don't have any modified firmware which may help. I was looking for a firmware with better equaliser but didn't yield much

abhifx said:
Sadly even xda and 4pda don't have any modified firmware which may help. I was looking for a firmware with better equaliser but didn't yield much
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thanks.
as i can, i will check withAIDA64.

you are right.
it is android 8.1

abhifx said:
Hi! I have zsdx too qnd pretty sure this is android 8.1 (you can check it on aida64, the sdk version should be same for 8.1)
And yes there is no bluetooth settings to change the pin. So torque is no go via bluetooth, you can buy the wifi one.
Netflix or other streaming won't work in the sense that these head units don't have widewine support. But some old apks can be installed
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Hi Friend
i got the OBDII WiFi. i can connect to the stero and Torque can recognize it.
but now there is another problem : if I connet the OBDii to the stero, i have to disconnect the modem / router i have in the car to use internet (TomTom, whatsapp),
how can i solve?
thanks for your help

ewwel said:
Hi Friend
i got the OBDII WiFi. i can connect to the stero and Torque can recognize it.
but now there is another problem : if I connet the OBDii to the stero, i have to disconnect the modem / router i have in the car to use internet (TomTom, whatsapp),
how can i solve?
thanks for your help
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HI
what I understand is that this device also supports the internet from Bluetooth. however, I have not been able to wrap my head around it. you might want to have a look at it

All this hardware must be put to use one way or another

Hi everyone!
I read that this forum was specialized in providing the kind of knowledge I am having a hard time finding on my own.
Here is the situation: I subscribed a contract with an internet provider which included all the material included to use internet and tv.
The hardware was part of the contract so upon purchasing the membership I also paid for the tv boxes and a router.
The thing is that I moved to another country, and I am now with these things in a box, rotting without a prupose.
Now, I know my way around computers and some tech stuff to a certain extend, but this things involve a whole new level of knowledge and skills that I do not have.
I would like to ask engineers or any developer what could be done with these old tv boxes. Based on what is provided on the market, I do not think they are of much value knowing that a random cheap android box costs about 30 USD.
Is it possible to install some kind of arcade game interface on the motherboard for exemple? Or use it as an emulator for vintage
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console?
Thank you for your time and any help or tip that you would be so kind to provide.
Have a great day!
Regards.
Jimmy

im not realy knowlageable in this stuff but perhaps just google the manufacturer of the tv box with its model and linux at the end and something will come up?

i did some research and it seems that the tv boxes are android based. could you plug one in and make a photo of what it displays?

Thank you for your fast reply.
Here are some pictures. One is the loading screen and the other is the first step navigable with the remote. There is no point in trying to connect it since it's another country and I just would like to access it and reboot it.
I unmounted it but i could not say if it could some kind of raspberry. There is a USB port though that maybe be used to plug in a bootable key?
Have a great day.

Your old TV boxes and router, which you received as part of your internet and TV subscription agreement, appear to be unnecessary now that you have moved to a different nation. You are interested in finding a new use for these gadgets, but you are unsure of where to begin.
One choice would be to try selling the gadgets online, either through an auction site like eBay or a website for local classified ads. The bother of trying to sell them might not be worthwhile, as you said that these gadgets could not be worth much.
A different choice would be to try giving the equipment a new purpose. You may, for instance, attempt to use them as media servers or streaming

Hi there and thank you for your feedback.
Indeed, I would like to find a new use for them but it seems that they are stuck on the first step of the booting. I cannot get past that as it is not like the usual OS where I can bypass the initial boot.
Would you know any way to create a bootable key or anything else to install a new OS or even wipe out the existing one?
Thanks in advance.

Your IP1400 devices are AOSP based. That means no playstore. But you could try sideloading apps via ADB. In most cases, the firmware and software of Set-Top Boxes are tightly controlled by the manufacturer and may not have an active custom development community or custom recovery options available. The device contains digital signatures.
option1: Stick with your device default os and sideload apps via ADB... someone did this on JioFI STB(similar to yours by following this hack... this particular model was Amlogic not Arcadyan, but this hack might work on yours by some digging around https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-unlock-jiofi-jio-stb/] This way you get to keep your remote and other accessories and wifi and bluetooth will work. There are risks to consider.
Option2 [second best?]
If you can enter the bootloader by entering recovery (in a jio set top box, same manufacturer (one of the many)as your devices- Arcadyan with Synaptics chip, it involves long pressing reset button while the device is ON.), you can install any Linux/windows os that supports your device.
I recommend Alpine Linux since it supports ARM and is targetted at routers and embedded systems.
1st thing to do is to unlock bootloader if it is locked i.e. the option isn't there in recovery to reboot to bootloader. Try enabling dev options in the about menu of the device the same way as on android phone. [But it may not be that easy if the Manufacturer has covered the default settings menu of android with a custom UI as was the case with JioFI STB in the hack provided above. Some help from a friend in college(CSE/electrical branch) for a Mango Shake or a freebie (if a device is extra) could get you help, if more digging is needed.(looking up device specific info in the right place/using a development board or specific software etc...]
Alpine Linux:
this will make your device into a linux box. 1st step is to backup your device's system image. You would use clonezilla, a tiny linux distro that is designed to run off a usb thumb drive and backup a system image to any drive (typically the thumb drive itself) Installation and usage instructions: https://clonezilla.org/clonezilla-live.php
then you would want to make a bootable usb drive of Alpine linux and install it. An internet connection is recommended in order to install windowmanager and drivers and packages. You could use a LAN Cable. Below are the links to installation instructions.
Alpine Linux
wiki.alpinelinux.org
Requirements - Alpine Linux
wiki.alpinelinux.org
https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/Installation
You can install desktop environments (too heavy) or window managers (better and lighter ) use it as a pc(low end). I have other recommendations: you could connect SSD or an external hard drive ( to the USB 3.0 port) and configure it as a personal media server to store and retrieve via SSH your photos and videos from anywhere in the world as long as it is up and connected. Of course, you may not be able to share it since the ISPs generally have usage restrictions to avoid abuse of bandwidth. You could use it as a gateway for static or even dynamic to a degree/websites within an organization (public websites would break it since the device cannot handle that much traffic but given it is a media streaming device, it can take at least up to one Gigabit per second I guess, some are even designed for 1Tbps I saw this Tbps in the jioSTB documentation attached)
https://wiki.alpinelinux.org/wiki/Gaming_on_Alpine
remember driver support may be there or not... but it is worth a try.
There are distros specifically meant to be used as media center (like lIbreELEC and CoreELEC) but I couldn't find your device listed there.
Also during this process, you may need a USB hub to play around with IP1800 since I see only a single USB port on it in the photos provided, If a keyboard works.. if in recovery mode your STB remote isn't detected, you may need other input tools: Keyboard/mouse etc, if they are detected...[That's the thing. we are dealing with highly customized hardware and may not be able to use it as a PC, since it wasn't designed to be used as such...but it may work]