Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware installed on Pipo S1 tablet

Here is the easiest to do this firmware update:
1. Download Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 firmware image from: link1, link2 or link3.
2. Put your Pipo S1 in 'firmware update mode'.
3. Run Rockchip Batch Tool v1.7, 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. VERY IMPORTANT: disconnect the USB cable right away the tablet goes into recovery. The first boot is very long, wait at least 15 minutes.

What we have at the moment:
- Firmware 4.2.2 from PIPO S1S
- Removed Chinese applications
- Added root
- Default language English
- Customise kernel
- Closed G-sensor, all other devices operate, including sound
- Camera Resolution approximation increased to 3 megapixels
- CPU Speed ​​1604 MHz GPU clock of 266 MHz
- Not mounted USB hard drives
- Antutu produces about 8,000 points

Credits for this firmware go to realmaple. 


[update]
Thanks to Angelo Machacuay, we have now Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 with CWM and fixed G-sensor (autorotation is now working).

1. To install CWM on Pipo S1 first download the archive from here, here or here. Extract it and run RKAndroidTool.exe. Double click on recovery address and change it from '0x00010000' to '0x00014000'. Leave all the rest fields intact and press 'Flash Rom' button. Wait  for the proccess to finish and reboot your tablet. You're done! [Optional] If you want to upgrade from CWM-based  Recovery v6.0.2.7 to v6.0.2.8, then download this zip file (mirror1 & mirror2), copy it on your micro SD card, reboot into recovery and install it. See this video for details.

2. To install G-sensor fix. First download fix.gsensor.pipos1.120.zip from here, here or here. Copy it on micro SD card, install Quick Boot free from Play Store, run it and boot into recovery. Install zip from SD card and reboot. You're done!

Enjoy this firmware release, share is love!  

 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.

Mini USB to Micro USB Adapter Data Charger Converter

Features:

• Brand New & High Quality.
• Portable and stylish design.
• This adapter allows you to charge devices with a micro USB port. Adapter takes the older phone accessories that used the mini USB input & converts it to work with the micro USB port .
• Compatible with most Mini USB charger and Micro USB Phones and Headsets.
• High-quality, portable, and stylish - with attached lanyard to connect to charger for ease of remunerate and placement.
• Most Motorola, LG, Palm, and Blackberry phones are now using the Micro USB connection and almost all new phones will continue to follow this format.
• Support data transfer.
• Size: 2.7 x 1.5 x 0.8cm.
• Color: black.

Package Included:

• 1 x Mini USB to Micro USB Adapter
• 1 x Micro USB to Mini USB Adapter

NO Retail Box. Packed Safely in Bubble Bag. 

These 2 adapters only cost 1.77 $ with free shipping on www.aliexpress.com. I consider this is a real bargain, I really have where/how/when to use it. :)

RJ45 Ethernet Network LAN to USB Adapter Card

 

RJ45 Ethernet Network LAN to USB Adapter Card
KY-RD9700 model 2012-10-668A

• 100% Brand New. 
• Weight: 22g
• Size: 6.8 x 1.8 x 1.8 cm
• Support Tablet, Notebook (Notebook needs to install the driver)                  
• With QR9700 chip,support USB 1.0 USB1.1 compatible USB2.0
• Fully contained nic function, hardware support TCP/IP, NETBEUI, IPX/SPX network protocol
• Sharing network resources, such as Adsl, Modem, CD - ROM, printer, scanner, etc.
• Built-in USB direct cable connection function, 50 times speed to general parallel cable.
• Support high-speed transmission mode 12Mbps
• Single chip USB to Fast Ethernet controller RJ-45 Shield phone jack
• Switch 10Mbps or 100Mbps network automatically
• Network Speed:10Mbps and 100Mbps N-way auto-negotiation operation
• Compliant to USB interface version 1.0/1.1/2.0
• Full-speed (12Mbps) USB 1.1 device ( USB 1.1 Standard ), USB 2.0 standard
• USB LAN Adapter support all USB standard commands
• Half/Full duplex 10/100Mbps operation 
• The LAN Network Card support Win95 OSR2/98/98se/ME/2000/XP/NT3.5 or above, Linux
   

This adapter only cost 3.29 $ with free shipping on www.aliexpress.com. I just mine today and I already tested it on an old computer with Windows XP; to make it work you may have to install the driver from here or here, because in my case the Driver CD was missing from the package. I'll try it these days with my new Rikomagic MK802IV and I'll be back with my impressions.

Galaxy S4 new colors Blue, Brown, Purple, Red and Gold

Samsung is prepared to launch 4 new colors for Galaxy S4 in June: Blue Arctic, Brown Autumn, Purple Mirage and Red Aurora officially, plus gold, rose gold or platinum S4 by Goldgenie exclusively






the Blue Arctic S4 from NTT Docomo in Japan





watch it in youtube

a Brown Autumn Galaxy S4 was spotted in a video called 'Hi Hey Hello' on youtube published by the Samsung Mobile






currently the Red Aurora S4 is only available for AT&T in US






a Purple Mirage S4 probably looks similar to this S3 in Purple





and finally the Gold, Platinum and Rose Gold S4 by Goldgenie (image source: goldgenie.com)



Gold




Platinum




Rose Gold

Unboxing Rikomagic MK802IV TV Stick

Thanks to Rikomagic company, I just received yesterday the new Rikomagic MK802IV Mini PC. As you all know, 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. 

You can see the new RKM logo inscriptioned on the case of this new beautiful and powerfull device. Also, the case for MK802IV looks the same with the MK802IIIS case. This time Rikomagic chose to add in the box the wall adapter power supply, which is a very good decision, because the previous models got into a lot of trouble because the owners didn't use the 5V 2A power adapters as recommended by the manufacturer. It is known that current of TV and PC USB is about 0,5A (5V) and external power supply to the TV box is needed to ensure the normal functionality of the device. Lower power affects the WiFi reception, video HD decoding, and more...
You can download Hi-Res pictures from here.

  

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 8/16 GB 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 – 8/16 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

Stay tuned, more to come these days: hands on, reviews & full HD video tutorials!






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Video tutorial: How to install Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 on Pipo S1 tablet

Download links and instructions you'll find here.

 

 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.

Rikomagic MK802IV Quad Core TV Stick Android 4.2 Firmware Release

Today Rikomagic released the newest 4.2 Android Jelly Bean firmware for its MK802IV Quad Core TV Stick - IV update FW0523 version. It can be downloaded from here, here and here. To upgrade the MK802IV from 4.1 to 4.2 you have to use Rockchip Batch Tool v1.7. 

It can support XBMC, with soft turn off. It means that when you turn off your TV, and turn it on, the mini pc will also boot automatically. It also support remote control and the app will be upload to google play in near future.

I'll get my MK802IV Quad Core TV Stick these days, so stick nearby to see the full HD videos with unboxing, hands on and much more.