Sabtu, 27 April 2013

Uhost2 newest firmware version 411.000.11.130424

The new 411.000.11.130424 firmware version for Smallart U2 is available for download. Download link here or from here.


Installation: download the new firmware, change the name of the update file into update.img and save it in SD card. Update last like 5 minutes, so be patient.

Enjoy! 


U2.411.000.11.130424
release notes

- [Opt] update WiFi driver and improve performance.
- [Opt] use FFMPEG for video and audio decoder
- [Fix] sometime app force close after change language.
- [Add] support Ethernet auto connect after restart
- [Add] screen rotate option
- [Opt] Bluetooth support send all file types
- [Opt] Update AirmouseManager.apk
- [Opt] Update Explorer.apk
- [Del] lock security settings

CyanogenMod CM10 v1.2 firmware installed on Pipo S1 tablet

1. First, download CyanogenMod CM10 v1.2 firmware from here or from here. 
2. Connect tablet in bootloader mode.
3. If you don't have driver installed you can install it from "drivers" folder.
4. Go to the folder RKDevelopTool_v1.35 and run RKAndroidTool (do not change anything!).
5. If drivers are installed correctly, in the bottom will say "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb".
6. Press Erase IDB and wait after it finish press OK (it will take 10-20 seconds)
7. Then press 'Run' button. Tablet will restart when everything finish. (first run may take up to 5 minutes).

8. Copy the FixS1.zip file on your Pipo S1 tablet and install it via Recovery Menu.



CyanogenMod CM10 v1.2 firmware features
- System ext4
- CWM 6.0.1.5 recovery
- externe SD mounted as NAND (up to 64 GB)
- Internal storager 2,5 GB
- Init.d support
- USB-Hub enable
- Gamepad (PS2, XBox, ...)
- Kernelmodule (cifs, tun, lan, serial)
- Device = Nexus 7
- latest hosts, su, su-binary, busybox
- MX Video-Player, Play Music & Volume+
- Google Chrome, Skype, 4.2 keyboard & clock
- Reboot Menue, Kernel Tuner, Pimp my Rom
- Dateimanager HD (Root)
- Nova Launcher


Enjoy this fine release!


Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first look at this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Jumat, 26 April 2013

New Generation MINI PC with New brand will be released soon by Rikomagic


As the leading company in the field of Android Mini PC, Shenzhen Rikomagic Tech Co. Ltd will launch the quad core Mini PC soon. The newest and most powerful product will use the update brand “RKM”. 

The new MK802IV is equipped with Rockchip3188 quad core CPU. Android 4.2 OS, 2G DDR3, 8G ROM as standard,16G ROM optional, Wifi/Bluetooth build in. 





Kamis, 25 April 2013

You can now preorder the Rikomagic Quad Core MK802IV Mini PC


You can now launch preorders for the Rikomagic Quad Core MK802IV Mini PC on store.cloudsto.com online store. 

Sales price: £74.99 or about 88 Euros

Preorder Rikomagic Quad Core MK802IV 8GB Flash + Bluetooth - DHL EXPRESS SHIPPING, SHIPPING EARLY MAY. OUR PRICE INCLUDES WORLDWIDE SHIPPING BY DHL.

Rikomagic's relentless development has resulted in the first Quad Core TV Device to be seen from a leading brand. The MK802IV Quad Core Android Mini PC will be available soon, towards the end of April.
Featuring the Rockchip 3188 chipset solution the MK802IV is capable of truly blistering performance for games and demanding apps, it also has the smoothest GUI you will find on any TV device, fully utilising the capabilities of Android 4.2

The MK802IV comes with 2G DDR3 RAM and 8G Flash, Wifi and Bluetooth.

Basic Specifications:
*CPU: Rockchip RK3188 quad core Cortex A9
*GPU: Mali-400MP4
*System Memory – 2GB DDR3
*OS: Android 4.2 OS
*Storage – 8 GB internal flash + micro SD slot (up to 32GB)
*Connectivity – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
*Bluetooth: Built-in
*Video Codecs – VP8, AVS, MJPEG, RV8/9/10, H.263, H.264, VC-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DIVX
*Video Container Formats – AVI, RM, RMVB, PMP, FLV, MP4, M4V, VOB, WMV, 3GP, MKV, ASF, 3G2M4V.
*Audio Codecs/Formats – MP1/2/3, WMA, OGG, AAC, M4A, FLAC, APE, AMR, RA, WAV.
*USB – 1x USB Host 2.0, 1x micro USB for power, 1x USB OTG

Rabu, 24 April 2013

Windows 8 Metro / Modern UI Style Jelly Bean 4.1.1 firmware installed on Pipo S1



1. First, download Windows 8 Metro / Modern UI Style firmware from here or from here. Download the Pipo S1 .img files from here or from here.
2. Extract downloaded archives. Replace the boot, kernel & recovery img files with the ones provided in Oma_Odys_Genio_JB_v1.4/rockdev/image folder.
3. Connect tablet in bootloader mode.
4. If you don't have driver installed you can install it from "drivers" folder.
5. Go to the folder RKDevelopTool_v1.35 and run RKAndroidTool (do not change anything!).
6. If drivers are installed correctly, in the bottom will say "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb".
7. Press Erase IDB and wait after it finish press OK (it will take 10-20 seconds)
8. Then press 'Run' button. Tablet will restart when everything finish. (first run may take up to 5 minutes) 


Enjoy this fine release!



Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first look at this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Selasa, 23 April 2013

Rikomagic presented the new MK802IV during Hong Kong Electronics Fair Spring Edition


During the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Spring Edition (13-16 Aprile 2013), Rikomagic presented their new quad core android 4.2 Mini PC called MK802IV.

With the outstanding performance and excellent user experience, this new item impress customers deeply.

According to Rikomagic, the MK802IV mini PC runs Android Jelly Bean 4.2 and it is designed to be plugged directly into the HDMI port on a TV, converting the normal HDMI TV into a Smart TV, and makes your living room become a widely popular home entertainment center. Watch stunning 1080p HD content from YouTube and many more! Send emails, update your Facebook status, play Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja like never before. Download new apps, create and display power point presentations, listen to your favourite music, read books and play most all those interactive games you love so much on your phone or tablet.

MK802IV comes with latest version of Android Jelly Bean 4.2, miraculous miracast function, support share multimedia files among smart device and much more.

You'll find more details about MK802IV specifications in this article.


Stay close, we'll be back soon with more info about this model.
 

MK602, the new TV-Box from Rikomagic

During the Hong Kong Electronics Fair Spring Edition (13-16 Aprile 2013), Rikomagic presented their new TV Box called MK602. As you can see from its design, this TV Box is meant to be installed on top of LED/LCD/Plasma TV set. In the front panel we'll find a HD camera for skype and video calling / conference, an integrated powerfull microphone, Wi-Fi LED and Power On/ Off button.


In the rear side the MK602 device has two full size USB connectors, a full size HDMI input, an RJ45 LAN, 3,5 audio Jack input or output, DC power supply connector, an on/off switch and a reset hole.


Stay close, we'll be back soon with more info about this model.

Sabtu, 20 April 2013

Genio mixed with S1 firmware installed on Pipo Smart S1 tablet



1. First, download Genio mixed with S1 firmware by Admir from here. (mirror1 & mirror2). Download kernel from here or here and put it in 'genio mixed with s1 by Admir\rockdev\image' folder.
2. Extract downloaded archive. Copy the content of SDcard folder on a micro SD card, then insert it in your Pipo S1 tablet.
3. Connect tablet in bootloader mode.
4. If you don't have driver installed you can install it from "drivers" folder.
5. Go to the folder RKDevelopTool_v1.35 and run RKAndroidTool (do not change anything!).
6. If drivers are installed correctly, in the bottom will say "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb".
7. Press Erase IDB and wait after it finish press OK (it will take 10-20 seconds)
8.
Uncheck loader file then press 'Run' button. Tablet will restart in Recovery mode when everything finish.
9. Select install zip from sdcard / choose zip from sdcard and apply corrections from SDCARD folder, strictly in order!
10. Reboot, and wait till it start (first run may take up to 5 minutes) 

11. Root only using this video guide.

Enjoy this fine release! Credits for this go to Admir Botonji.

This ROM should be the best one for games. Kernel is from Realmaple so you will hear crackling from speaker but it wont stop working.Don't worry if you see anything strange while rebooting or booting, everything will work.DPI 120, shown as Nexus7 in build.prop, no volume and screenshot buttons in taskbar.


Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first look at this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Kamis, 11 April 2013

I9100XWLSN 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S2

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XWLSN for Galaxy S2 I9100 in Germany


firmware details:
pda: XWLSN
csc: EPLLS1 (eplus Germany)
change list: 1071752
build date: 20 March 2013


download link (by sammobile):
I9100XWLSN

I9300XXEMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XXDMC3 for Galaxy S3 I9300 for Nordic countries


click here for N7100XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2
click here for N7105XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2 LTE


firmware details:
pda: XXDMC3
csc: NEEEMC1
change list: 1071725
build date: 27 March 2013


download link (by sammobile):
I9300XXEMC3

N7100XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XXDMC3 for Galaxy Note II N7100 in Germany, UK, Poland and Russia


click here for N7105XXDMC3 update for Galaxy Note2 LTE
click here for I9300XXEMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3


firmware details:
pda: XXDMC3
csc: XXDMC2 (Poland)/DBTDMB1(Germany)/OXXDMC2 (UK)/OXEDMC3 (Russia)
change list: 1071214
build date: 27 March 2013


download link (by sammobile):
N7100XXDMC3 (Germany)
N7100XXDMC3 (UK)
N7100XXDMC3 (Poland)
N7100XXDMC3 (Russia)

N7105XXDMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Note2 LTE

Samsung released new Android 4.1.2 JB firmware XXDMC3 for Galaxy Note II LTE N7105 in Italy and Philippines


click here for N7100XXDMC3 update for Galaxy Note2
click here for I9300XXEMC3 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3


firmware details:
pda: XXDMC3
csc: HUIDMC3 (3 Italy)/OLBDMD (Globe Philippines)
change list: 1071214
build date: 27 March 2013


download link (by sammobile):
N7105XXDMC3 (3 Italy)
N7105XXDMC3 (Globe Philippines)

Senin, 08 April 2013

BlandROM JB V1.2 installed on Pipo S1 tablet


How to install BlandROM JB V1.2

  1. First download BlandROM JB V1.2 firmware from here (mirror1 & mirror2)
  2. Then you have to install ClockWorkMod recovery (6.0.2.7 or 6.0.2.8).
  3. Put the firmware zip file on root of external SD Card.
  4. In CWM 'wipe data/factory reset', 'wipe cache' and then in Advanced menu 'wipe dalvik cache'.
  5. Next, from main menu select 'install zip from sdcard', select 'choose zip from external sdcard' and select the BlandROM JB V1.2 firmware zip file.
  6. Process takes about 4-5 minutes.
  7. It will say complete but is not complete until it returns to menu, so please be patient.
  8. When returned to menu select 'go back'.
  9. Select 'reboot system now'.
  10. You're done, enjoy this firmware release!
 

What is it? 
This ROM / Firmware is based from the Pipo stock firmware. It has volume and screenshot controls on the status bar. I will be making mods to attempt to make sure all features work on all supported RK3066 tablets.


Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Sabtu, 06 April 2013

Decontaminated v3.1 firmware installed on Pipo S1 tablet


How to install Decontaminated

  1. First download Decontaminated v3.1 firmware from here (mirror1 & mirror2)
  2. Then you have to install ClockWorkMod recovery (6.0.2.7 or 6.0.2.8).
  3. Put the firmware zip file on root of external SD Card.
  4. In CWM 'wipe data/factory reset', 'wipe cache' and then in Advanced menu 'wipe dalvik cache'.
  5. Next, from main menu select 'install zip from sdcard', select 'choose zip from external sdcard' and select the Decontaminated v3.1 firmware zip file.
  6. Process takes about 4-5 minutes.
  7. It will say complete but is not complete until it returns to menu, so please be patient.
  8. When returned to menu select 'go back'.
  9. Select 'reboot system now'.
  10. Download on your micro SD card or USB flash the application 'full!screen+.apk'. First (!) thing to do when your Pipo S1 tablet boots: open 'Root Explorer', navigate to your micro SD card or USB flash and install it. (to enable 'Back' buton).
  11. After install, open  'full!screen+' application, press 'Enabled', tick 'autostart' option and untick 'App dependent'.
  12. You're done, enjoy this firmware release!

 

What is it? 
This ROM / Firmware is based from the Pipo stock firmware. It has volume and screenshot controls on the status bar. I will be making mods to attempt to make sure all features work on all supported RK3066 tablets. I will also be making tweeks to attempt to improve system performance. 


Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Infected JB v4.0 firmware installed on Pipo S1 tablet



How to install Infected

  1. First download Infected JB v4.0 firmware from here (mirror1 & mirror2)
  2. Then you have to install ClockWorkMod recovery (6.0.2.7 or 6.0.2.8).
  3. Put the firmware zip file on root of external SD Card.
  4. In CWM 'wipe data/factory reset', 'wipe cache' and then in Advanced menu 'wipe dalvik cache'.
  5. Next, from main menu select 'install zip from sdcard', select 'choose zip from external sdcard' and select the Infected JB v4.0 firmware zip file.
  6. Process takes about 4-5 minutes.
  7. It will say complete but is not complete until it returns to menu, so please be patient.
  8. When returned to menu select 'go back'.
  9. Select 'reboot system now'.
  10. Download on your micro SD card or USB flash the application 'full!screen+.apk'. First (!) thing to do when your Pipo S1 tablet boots: open 'Root Explorer', navigate to your micro SD card or USB flash and install it. (to enable 'Back' buton).
  11. After install, open  'full!screen+' application, press 'Enabled', tick 'autostart' option and untick 'App dependent'.
  12. You're done, enjoy this firmware release!

What is it?
This ROM / Firmware is based from the Cube stock firmware. It does not have volume controls on the status bar or screenshot controls in settings. I will be making mods to attempt to make sure all features work on all supported RK3066 tablets. I will also be making tweeks to attempt to improve system performance.

 

Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first sight of this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Jumat, 05 April 2013

RK30 ROM by Oma installed on Pipo S1 tablet



1. First, download the proper S1 firmware from here. (mirror1 & mirror2).
2. Extract downloaded archive. Copy the content of SDcard folder on a micro SD card, then insert it in your Pipo S1 tablet.
3. Connect tablet in bootloader mode.
4. If you don't have driver installed you can install it from "drivers" folder.
5. Go to the folder RKDevelopTool_v1.35 and run RKAndroidTool (do not change anything!).
6. If drivers are installed correctly, in the bottom will say "Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb".
7. Press Erase IDB and wait after it finish press OK (it will take 10-20 seconds)
8. Then press 'Run' button. Tablet will restart in Recovery mode when everything finish.
9. Select install zip from sdcard / choose zip from sdcard and apply corrections from SDCARD folder, strictly in order!
10. Reboot, and wait till it start (first run may take up to 5 minutes) 

Enjoy this fine release!

RK30 ROM by Oma features:
- System ext4
- CWM Recovery 6.0.2.7
- External SD will be mounted as NAND (up to 64 GB)
- 2.5 GB Internal Storage - init.d Support
- USB-Hub enable - Gamepad (PS2, XBox, ...)
- Kernel modules (cifs, TUN, lan, serial)
- Ethernet Settings
- Asphalt 7 compatible
- Device = Nexus 7
- Latest hosts, SU, SU-binary, busybox
- MX Video-Player, Play Music & Volume +
- Reboot Menu, Kernel Tuner, Dateimanager HD (Root)
- Nova Launcher


Always keep in mind that this is not a review, just a first look at this firmware. You have to test it more for another details, to see if it satisfies your needs.

Rabu, 03 April 2013

HiMedia Q10 Smart TV Box

Features
ARM Cortex A9 1GHz
Flash11 and HTML5.Support
Android 4.0.3
Support Google internet browser, Google Play.
Support full video codecs & DTS-HDMA and TRUEHD 7.1 Passthrough.
Support 1080P Full HD video decoding, support most video formats.
USB2.0 Host×3(connect to USB devices).
RJ45 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface
Built-in WIFI and external antenna for stable internet receiving (Optional).
HDMI 1080p output.
Support USB mouse and keyboard operation and 2.4G QWERT wireless remote (also called air or sky remote).



Specification
CPU: ARM Cortex A9 1GHz
OS: Android 4.0.3 ICS
Memory: 1GB DDR3
Flash: 4GB NAND Flash
HDMI interface up to 1080p
Composite Audio/Video
Y/Pb/Pr Video
SPDIF Coaxial(digital audio)
SPDIF Optical TOSLink(digital audio)
USB2.0 Host×3(connect to USB devices)
USB3.0 Device ( connect to PC for data copy)
External Hot Swap SATA+power interface
10/100/1000M Ethernet
internal WIFI 802.11N.
MMC/SD/MS 3-in-1 card reader
DC 12V/2A power input.
Video Format: ts,m2ts,tp,trp,mkv,mp4,avi,rm,rmvb,wmv,asf,flv,vob,dat,mpg,mpeg
Video Codec: MPEG1/2/4,H.264/AVC, VC1,XVID,DiVX,Realvideo 8/9/10
Video System: PAL/NTSC/720p/1080i 520Hz/1080i 60Hz/1080p 520Hz/1080p 60Hz
Audio Format: mp3,wma,aac,ape,flac,mka
Picture Format: JPEG,GIF,BMP,PNG
Subtitle Format: SRT,SMI,SUB,SSA,IDX+SUB,PGS
File System: NTFS,FAT32,EXT3,EXT2
UI Language: Multilanguage
 


Accesories

 

HiMedia, a company specialized in IPTV box design & manufacture since 2005, is top 3 manufacture of Multimedia Player in China. Consist of 30 persons-engineer team who are mainly from Huawei/UTStarcom company, HiMedia obviously has advantage at firmware design and technique service, many Chinese vendors get software support directly from here. 
 
 
Manufacturer website - www.himediatech.com

HiMedia Q4 Android HDMI Dongle


Features
Android 4.0.3
Unique HDMI Dongle Design.
User-friendly Multilingual GUI
Support Google Browser, Flash11 and HTML5.
Support AirPlay and DLNA.
2.5 mm Jack for IRM (Infrared Receiver Module).
Built-in WiFi module 802.11/b/g/n
Micro USB2.0 port for power supply.
USB2.0 Host (connect to USB device)。
HDMI output up to 1080p.
Support Google Play.


Specification
CPU: ARM Cortex A9
OS: Android 4.0.3
Memory: 512M Byte DDR3
Flash: 4GB NAND Flash
HDMI interface up to 1080p
Micro USB2.0 port for power supply
Video Format: PAL/NTSC/720p/1080i 520Hz/1080i 60Hz/1080p 520Hz/1080p 60Hz
Audio Format: mp3,wma,aac,ape,flac,mka
Picture Format: JPEG,GIF,BMP,PNG
Subtitle Format: SRT,SMI,SUB,SSA,IDX+SUB,PGS
File System: NTFS,FAT32,EXT3,EXT2
UI Language: Multilanguage





HiMedia, a company specialized in IPTV box design & manufacture since 2005, is top 3 manufacture of Multimedia Player in China. Consist of 30 persons-engineer team who are mainly from Huawei/UTStarcom company, HiMedia obviously has advantage at firmware design and technique service, many Chinese vendors get software support directly from here. 




Manufacturer website - www.himediatech.com

Senin, 01 April 2013

TNT Release 3 firmware installed on Pipo S1 tablet

 
Here is the easiest to do this update: 
1. Download TNT Release 3 firmware from here or from here. Extract the firmware .img file to your desktop.
2. Put your Pipo S1 in 'firmware update mode'
3. Run Rockchip Batch Tool v1.6, select the proper image .img file from your desktop, and after your device is found by the program, press the 'Restore' button and wait for 2-3 minutes to finish.
 
 
TNT Release 3 firmware has the following features: 
 -Fixed Build.prop for better market access (SGH-i777)
-Fixed framework.jar per dragon dev's Christian Troy's excellent advice for better Gameloft compatibility.
-PiPo fixed stock launcher, it works well now! Sticking with stock!
-Permissions fixes for improved app compatability. Didn't touch SD card permissions as those are supposed to now be fixed.
-Removed all chinese apps
-Screen does seem to be a bit clearer again, I think the launcher update helped.
-Expanded app partition to 2 GB
-Rooted
-Based on newer stock rom (1122)
-It is reported that MicroSD card problems should now be fixed
-Added root explorer, superSu, videoediter, gallery with picasa support, google drive, docs2go, ESfile Explorer, Genie Widget, english dictionary fix, Signal Booster, Apex launcher
-Prettier and simpler boot animation
 
Enjoy this firmware release, share is love!  
 
 

Pipo S1 firmware mixed S3 v2.1 installed on Pipo S1 tablet


Here is the easiest to do this update: 
1. Download Pipo S1 firmware mixed S3 v2.1 from here or from here. Extract the firmware .img file to your desktop.
2. Put your Pipo S1 in 'firmware update mode'
3. Run Rockchip Batch Tool v1.6, select the proper image .img file from your desktop, and after your device is found by the program, press the 'Restore' button and wait for 2-3 minutes to finish.


Pipo S1 firmware mixed S3 v2.1 has the following features: 
- 120 dpi display resolution
- Replace the kernel on the March 2013
- Icons bar systems are replaced by more interesting from Pipo M8 
- Replaced boot animation for faster system boot 
- Masked by Galaxy S2

P.S. - If flash player doesn't work, go to /system/app/ look for a file flashplayer.nm and rename it in flashplayer.apk, run a standard browser, flash will be installed. Also, it is recommended to install CWM after this ROM, it will remove lag.


 
Enjoy this new firmware release, share is love!