[Wildcatsare1]

New R6 Owner here, I’m having a Hell of a time downloading Tidal and Qobuz, and when I do searches on both through the Thread I get pages of useless information. Could someone please tell me how to download and use Tidal and Qobuz on a device that isn’t certified by the Google Play Store, please?

 

[Joe Bloggs]

1. Do you not have google play on your R6?

If not it seems you might have bought a Chinese version R6.

However all is not lost, you can now upgrade freely to the international edition firmware although the process is a little complicated, you might want to recruit someone more computer savvy to help you: the whole process is described here:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hib...unded-indiegogo.852042/page-349#post-14703786

If you don't want to bother with that just yet you can download apks for installing most apps using a web browser (Via on the R6 is the default browser, but you can download and install new browsers as well) by going to (e.g.) www.apkpure.com .

After you download your first apk, when you try to install it you will receive a prompt saying that Via (or whatever browser you're using) isn't yet authorized to install apps. Follow onscreen prompts to turn on the toggle for authorizing app installation to continue.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Thanks @Joe Bloggs I’ll give that a shot, will the long process also work on a Mac?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

Great the apkpure.com allowed me to download Qobuz and Tidal, I’ll work on switching to the international version latter today.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Thanks @Joe Bloggs I’ll give that a shot, will the long process also work on a Mac?

You will need a PC not a Mac. The reinstallation wipes out all data on your R6 so you would have to reinstall whatever you're installing now.
To help you decide whether Google Play is required in your case: most apps can be installed through e.g. apkpure, but many apps that require payment on Play would not work correctly without Play.

 

[Jean-Pierre Degrange]

Hi,
My Hiby R6 won't charge and start anymore (whatever the charger/cable used).
Long push (30s) on start button or long simutaneous push on plus and start buttons won't do anything.
Would anybody have any clue or advice about this situation ?
Thanks
Note: my unit runs Android 8.1 and this problem occured few days after installing the last available OTA upgrade.

 

[danisnowman]

Hi,
My Hiby R6 won't charge and start anymore (whatever the charger/cable used).
Long push (30s) on start button or long simutaneous push on plus and start buttons won't do anything.
Would anybody have any clue or advice about this situation ?
Thanks
Note: my unit runs Android 8.1 and this problem occured few days after installing the last available OTA upgrade.

I had exactly the same issue, please try leaving it on the charger for ~10 minutes. Then long-pressing the power button until it starts. That fixed it for me.

 

[Pro-Jules]

OK I think I have solved my Qobuz "not play" issue.

Solution

As soon as I wake up - I power up Hiby R6 Pro. - then launch Qobuz - then I do other things - I return to R6 pro after about an hour. - Qobuz plays!

I am guessing that Qobuz likes to index all my downloads (over 100 albums, most hi res) before it starts working.

Also leaving it on standby / charging seems to keep Qobuz happy. It just doesn't seem to like a full power down or reset. If I do that - it make me wait an hour or so.

I hope this helps some other Qobuz desperado like me. Perhaps it's my SD card but I bought a good one I think, it wasn't cheap.

 

[Wildcatsare1]

@Joe Bloggs, hi, received an email from Hiby’s Blog about MQA for the R3, will MQA be added to the R6 at some point?

 

[Wildcatsare1]

I’m finding the iFi iem match creates a blacker background, with no ill effect on the music.

 

[frestoinc]

Anyone knows where to buy a micro sd tray thats compatible with r6? Sent the r6 for repair but now it returns without it.

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Anyone knows where to buy a micro sd tray thats compatible with r6? Sent the r6 for repair but now it returns without it.

Dear frestoinc,

You should just ask us at HiBy to send you another one, it's certainly our fault if it comes back from repair with the tray missing

 

[KKFA]

Dear frestoinc,

You should just ask us at HiBy to send you another one, it's certainly our fault if it comes back from repair with the tray missing

Joe, I think you mean not HIS fault. I think Hiby should send him one FOC.

 

[JoshG1217]

That is what he said.

 

[frestoinc]

I've sent them an email and they're on a company trip. Will only be back on 1st july.

I can't be 100% certain that i included the tray when sending them the unit but just in case they reject my request, then i have to find a new tray which is compatible with the r6.