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[Member-Found Deals] hmose:
Federico72, you seem to have the same model JB G-Box I do, have you updated the ROM? Thought might try that if I can find the correct img file. Device Model Number "Full AOSP on RK29SDK", Android version 4.1.0,

I would not like to go backwards, my portable Hotspot works great when connected to ethernet LAN but I cannot use HDMI but have to use AV cables of keep the download speed up.

Does anyone know which update I should use?
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
Yeah, I bought two G-Box... Ours and G-box2 model share the same rom. You will find here two version of the same 4.1 rom, one rooted and one unrooted:

Android 4 Rev IV (Root!) Upgrade for G-Box I & II Android TV Boxes (8/21/2012)

Android 4 Rev III Upgrade for G-Box I & II Android TV Boxes (8/16/2012)

If your box is already rooted (look if you have superSU or Superuser app installed) you have the latest version available.

Just a tip: their forum is back online (empty), open a thread to see if they can solve your issue with hdmi. Their box is not the best one i've seen but the technical support is good. :)

Edit: I see just now you have already post in their forum...
[Member-Found Deals] ant_129:
I just got mine in. After playing with it for a little bit I think it will do the job. The interface seemed a bit slow until I switched it to 720p 60 hz, Now its actually usable. I also have it on a 32" screen so don't really notice the bump down as much. I had to install the netflix app through the play store website via my computer, it never showed up in the play store on the actual device.

Netflix streams ok, but I can't seem to get videos to stream from my NAS. I can play the exact same video from the SD card slot no problem. This has to be an issue with my router as I have never had good luck streaming video to any device over wifi. Fortunately it does have an Ethernet port but unfortunately I do not have a way to cleanly run a new wire to the TV, anyone used those power line Ethernet converters?

The color seems a bit off on the display. Maybe I just need to tweak the TV settings.

Overall I pleased with the performance for the price. Just wanted to share my experience with you guys in case anyone else is looking into buying one.
[Member-Found Deals] dw9906:
Btw, I'm the person who rooted the Gbox 2. Fyi, is not really running JellyBean. It's actually only Android 4.0.4 with some changes to build.prop to appear as JellyBean. If you explore you'll find a few different things that tell you this.
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
So you are the one who win the contest on Androidtvbox? Nice to meet you and thanks for confirming my doubts about the firmware.

I've drop a line last week on Androidtvbox forum about the development of Gbox but obviously no one replied till now. Probably this box is already dead, considering they sell two A9 amlogic models (with a fully working XBMC). What a pity.
[Member-Found Deals] dw9906:
Yep, that's me. I actually brought proof to the seller of the products. That's why the description changed from JellyBean to Android 4 Rev4 in the downloads section. Although they still tell people it's JellyBean.

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
Are you still thinking overclocking it?

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Since I'm not happy with the Gbox I've bought a cheap MHL adapter for my S2. The picture is good (although the netflix image is showed badly to 4:3 due to the super-mega-ultra-crappy app). but I had issues with wifi like many other people. The solution was the simplest ever: change wifi channel on router, in my case from channel 7 to channel 1. I lost a bit of coverage but the wifi is working fine now. Worth a try if you haven't already done. :)

Unfortunately I'm still not happy even with this solution, I'll go with a dual core Rk3066 A9 as soon as Minix release the G4. For less than 80 bucks I can get a REAL android tvbox with FULL SUPPORT (seems).
[Member-Found Deals] hmose:
Dumb question but step by step, how did you make that switch to 720P? I must be getting old.
[Member-Found Deals] xdadfm:
Having an e.tvbox with a cheap price but it stuck with froyo 2.2 .Decide to update it to Gingerbread 2.3 but It doesn't come with any link or specified firmware update file.

I need 2 firmware

Stock - 2.2 froyo ( recovery incase of brick)

Upgraded - 2.3 Gingerbread

I had posted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1943631

Please help guys . :)
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
This thread is about G-box sold by androidtvbox.us and based on A8 RK2908. Why you asking for a different chip/board?

Anyway, try to find more information and write it on the OTHER thread you opened:

- Who is the manufacturer?

- Your box is rooted and has a custom recovery?

- Where you find the upgrade?

- Do you looked if there are clones available?

If your box is running fine leave it with 2.3: with a 600mhz CPU you can't expect a fully 4.x version... But I think something happens and you need to restore the original software, isn't it?
[Member-Found Deals] xdadfm:
I was hoping different chip/board firmware is compatible on different android tvbox E-tv

-I bought it from a local store , doesn't mention about the manufacturer only with the label e-tv

-Possible it's rooted , it run on custom firmware which totally erase the whole android experience as it being flash with media player type firmware and sold it as media player.( Not able to install APK or doesn't have apk installer , no option on android firmware version , only Video/Picture option can be select , totally not android)

-I am finding a way to flash/restore it back to android version either 2.2 or 2.3 , I did search more than week still no result on the original firmware.The local store know nothing about it.

-That's why I was hoping if someone with the same tvbox or a clone able to extract the original android firmware.With it , I am able to flash it.

I am newbie on android , after getting the firmware , I still need help and guide 101 'how to flash/restore a tvbox' .I dont expect anything above 2.3 , a basic 2.2 or 2.3 + apk installer will help a lot.At most , some mini games such as angry bird or cut the rope , web surfing , youtube video streaming which I concern most able to work.

It's really a waste as a media player while it can run as android.Knowing the frustration of a android capable system but can't install apk , browsing the web deosn't work and even cant stream youtube video. :(

Thanks alot for reading , I really hope someone might guide me though as for now Xda forum really doesn't have a dedicated thread on android tvbox discussion.Slim chance to solve my case :(.

Thank you
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
[Offtopic] Mmmm. can you see the system information of this "thing"? I mean, if you can obtain at least the build information you can start looking for something similar. Is there any possibility to connect to a PC to try to access it trough ADB (Android Debug Bridge)?

Also write this information on you original thread, I'll follow it, drop a line if you find more information.[/Offtopic]
[Member-Found Deals] joshw0000:
I just ordered a G-Box Midnight off eBay. From what I understand, it has a better remote. Can't wait to try it out! Here's the specs:

Mali400 Quad Core 3D GPU AMLOGIC Cortex A9 Neon CPU 1GB RAM (DDR3) 4GB Total Internal Storage USB Storage Extendable (Flash Drives/HDD) SD Storage Extendable (Up to 32GB!) 802.11b/g/n internal Wifi HDMI 1080p Output 10/100 Ethernet Port Audio/Video Out 4x USB 2.0 Ports Android 4 ICS Stable Supports Wireless USB Keyboard/Mouse (Recommended!) Supports 3D Gyro USB Wireless Mouse Google Play Store installed Supports side-load apps installation
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
Besides having a better remote (G-box remote SUCKS, really), has an AMLOGIC A9 CPU: means you can run XBMC at full throttle. Standard G-box has an RK2908 A8 CPU and who develop this media player didn't optimized it yet for this cpu. Generally speaking is another planet, trust me.
[Member-Found Deals] xdadfm:
Really thanks for reading my problem :)

The only firmware was the media player firmware ID. 282 (230-35) , version 1.39

How do I connect to the pc access through ADB for tvbox ? I know android smart phone having those cable but for this tvbox , it doesn't have when i bought it.Any guide please ?

I will update into my thread on the firmware , I just need to know how to connect to the pc.Sorry newbie on it

Thanks :)
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
You need an usb cable of curse, normally is a cable male to male. Hoping your box has already usb debug enabled. Search on Google (or here in Xda) how to install and connect to adb, first.
[Member-Found Deals] ikirt:
I am currently working on getting adb to work via the male-male usb cable. So far my pc is not seeing the G-box :(

Any ideas as to why ?(debugging is enabled by default)
[Member-Found Deals] joshw0000:
I received my G-Box Midnight today and started setting it up. The concept of full blown android device on my TV was amazing but soon the new wore off and I saw how buggy this thing is. Wifi will hardly connect to my home network, though all other devices connected fine. I had the best luck tethering from my phone but eventually lost connection through it. I now get an error when turning on wifi. I've factory reset it and the problem persists. Other notable dislikes are the lack of bluetooth. I used a bluetooth dongle and attempted to connect a keyboard which is what seems to have broke wifi. I'm not impressed at all. I hope I can get this thing working. It seems like a nice machine when it works.
[Member-Found Deals] ianoob:
I haven't had any issues with my Midnight yet, although you do need a keyboard and mouse as the remote is unintuitive
[Member-Found Deals] joshw0000:
I played with is some more last night and it's running a little better. I factory reset it and when it restarted, XBMC was no longer installed. I found an apk to install but I'm not sure if it's the right one. If anyone could send me the apk from their G-Box I'd appreciate.

I also changed the display to 720P and installed DroidMote Server on it as well. My phone makes a better remote than the wireless mouse did. Operations still seem a little sluggish. I guess I was expecting performance similar to a quad core tablet that never (or rarely) needs to stop and think.

Also, why can't rooting all devices be this easy: download superuser from the market, update su binary, enjoy.
[Member-Found Deals] ianoob:
You can download xbmc from the homepage, androidtvbox
[Member-Found Deals] ianoob:
How long until someone cooks up a vustom ROM now that the source has been posted?

Sent from my phone on an app
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
In this case ages. The seller has clearly abandoned the G-Box and no one seems interested in anymore. I bought another minipc based on Rk 3066 due to the poor performances of this garbage.
[Member-Found Deals] joshw0000:
Sold mine too.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Member-Found Deals] ianoob:
Gbox2 or Midnight?

Sent from my phone on an app
[Member-Found Deals] federico72:
Mine was a Gbox. I think midnight is still developed.
[Member-Found Deals] joshw0000:
Midnight. It was slow and lagged constantly. Guy at work just bought one of these (pic below) off Amazon for $35. We connected if to a tv and tested it. It was significantly faster than my Midnight was. Maybe I got a bad unit but I definitely didn't like mine.

Sent from my SCH-I605 using Xparent Green Tapatalk 2
[Member-Found Deals] Cybereu:
I bought one ages ago, and im stuck with android 2.3.x, cant upgrade to ICS firmware posted on site, could someone dump firmware that came with G-BOX and post here, plz, i'm one step from throwing it away.
[Member-Found Deals] jmotyka:
I bought the G-Box Midnight a couple a weeks ago and sent it back. I will explain why. The hardware on the G-Box is some of the best out there, but........ The company who made the box built their rom with no optimizations as if they just wanted it to boot. It ran like S***!!!! I did a file comparison to the 3-22 update and their January update and the only thing changed was a couple lines in the build.prop and a couple apk's changed out! 3 months they had to show they are motivated to get this box running to tip top shape and they fell through. DONT BUY!
[Member-Found Deals] crxer0007:
Dude,

I ordered 2 boxes like 4 months ago and after I paid I realized that they were in my same city so I emailed them and asked if I could pick my 2 boxes up. No problem, they were cool as hell. and they let me know that they get so many returns from ppl who don't know how to program them. Every android version I installed was fine and now I remove android all together and just run linux instead and these boxes fly fast as hell, even on the slowest high speed internet connections. I buy 10 at a time and every box has been perfect. I have every single file saved that I have ever used...If any1 wants anything, send me a PM with ur Email and what u want, and dont say everything....I dont have time for all that. Just say gimme the best android or linux version. Learn to use ur box b4 u say they r not good bc I sell these all day every day for 200.

-Franik Noriega :cool:

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BTW, all my boxes run top notch... I sell on craigslist and the customers have to come to my house to see them working and if they didnt work I wouldnt do that bc they would slash all my tires or something... This is USER ERROR, which both the owner and CFO told me is the main reason ppl return the boxes. Theses are such a breeze, esp on linux, OMG, love it. Used ATV2 for like a year until I heard of this and I can fully program one in 20 min w every repo and add on
[Member-Found Deals] artbybart:
G-Box Midnight MX2 - custom recovery

I just got the Midnight MX2 and has been working fairly well. The G-box comes with Android 4.2.2 and XBMC made for this device. The device comes with stock recovery 3e. I was wondering if there's a way to put a custom recovery?

Thanks.
[Member-Found Deals] robo4130:
It would be great just got my mx2 I am thinking of buldind a custom ROM for it and dose us have the 720p bug as well?
[Member-Found Deals] artbybart:
Midnight MX2 updated firmware

G-Box Midnight MX2 has an updated firmware, which is supposed to take care of major issues such as screen being stuck on the Matricom sign. Here's the link for it!
[Member-Found Deals] billfog:
Midnight MX2 updated firmware

I Got G box mx2 about a month ago and the firmware that came with did glitch within 2 days, It was easy to flash to latest firmware and it has run flawlessly ever since.

As far as the 720p bug goes I think that's more of a XBMC issue than the box it self. In XBMC the max setting I could set was 720p. I ditched the stock version of XBMC and installed a version from the XBMC site itself and the settings within XBMC still max out at 720p

When I play 1080p content from a USB drive the media player says its 1080p my TV says its 1080p and it sure looks like 1080p
[Member-Found Deals] Tinwarble:
Actually, your video is being played at 720p then up scaled to 1080p. The MX2 doesn't support true 1080p playback as of FW 1.1.6.

Supposedly, they are working having 1080p playback support for the next 1.1.7 FW update.
[Member-Found Deals] dokta-d:
quick question

Hi all, I just got me a g-box midnight and so far so good. Just a quick question I'm having issues with xbmc. Some movies and TV shows work fine and others are sluggish. I'm new to this box and was hoping for a few settings or some manipulation of some sort to get the most out of my box. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] donatepresent:
So is there a way to get Stock Samsung ICS Apps over to Custom Rom Jelly Beans? Such as the Calender, Camera, Memo, Calculator and Clock? Maybe through backup or file drop method? Thanks.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Significa:
For some, you can download the .apk file and install it. I believe the SGS3 forum has their newer TW apps for download somewhere.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Jester6:
Should be able to use Titanium backup to do it, might only be the paid version not entirely sure. Well worth the $ though if you don't already have it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Alarmmy:
I think it's not impossible. Stock apps require Touchwiz and specific.framework to be functional. JB Custom roms dont have those things.
[Bada Software Development] Taxidriver05:
I do not know whether the idea meets with interest ...

I'll throw the idea but just once in the round ...

We all know that bada shall have its flaws and missing features that only by custom ROM can be upgraded ...

Here is a point to wear ...

Even the look you could make more of bada ...

This point comes into play two ...

Meanwhile, it allows the bada-modding to get ran well to certain design elements ...

All i can say *. Rbm-Files ...

Hence my idea of ​​a completely new to tinker bada-ROM ...

Sense of it all, it should NOT be to create a second Android, but to create an entirely new concept ...

Therefore, would initially only once to clarify how the ROM should be made more technically ...

Next, you would have ran to the design ...

Here are a few people would get together, who know the one with the modding. Then people would of distress, which in terms of design e Bissel what's on the box.

This includes Flash programmers would include, for example, to craft a new lockscreen ...

I hope it will find a few people ...

Maybe we can develop something really good here ...
[Bada Software Development] adfree:
Meinst Du die aus dem RC1 ?

Ich kenne noch keine Lösung. Die Bilder auszutauschen...

Alle Versuche gingen zumindest bei mir bisher in die Hose...

Ich kann mit Ach und Krach einige Bilder ausschalten...

Bei Flash fangen leider wieder viele an zu weinen, wenn es um Decompile geht...

Die die Ahnung von Action Script haben, schmeissen lieber en masse Themes in den bada Markt... solange der Kopierschutz der Themes/Flash noch hält...

MfG
[Bada Software Development] k8500:
I thought there's no way to edit RBM files to date? I might try my hands on something (using ho1ods source) myself, but that might take a long time.
[Bada Software Development] k8500:
Alright, I've taken a look at the RBM files internal structure, and it doesn't look any good :-/.

While the internal structure itself is actually pretty easy, the problem lies in the embedded images. Four(!) different compression methods are used: LZ16, LZ32, QMG16 and QMG32. No way that I can do this all on my own. I could do decode/encode for LZ16/LZ32, but QMG is used for most.

The only chance that I see right now is, IF RBM is also used for Samsungs Android FWs that we'll get support from this side.
[Bada Software Development] adfree:
Maybe RBM step by step..

Step 1 disable Pictures... like here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=27932409&postcount=124

Step 2 could be replace content... or replace by other Pic from other RBM...

If I have more time... I will play again with bada SDK...

Maybe easier to try modified RBM instead RC1 flashing on device...

Best Regards
[Bada Software Development] k8500:
I hope this will help us get a little bit further:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30648338#post30648338
[Bada Software Development] Taxidriver05:
Okay...

let's pick up this thread again...

Maybe it could be pinned as sticky...

I think, we should collect all improvements of FW customizations here...

E.g. Tutorials for UI Customizing...

I think, we ned a plan...

So i think, we need an overview, what UI element can be modified in what RBM file...
[Bada Software Development] abhinav2196:
Wat r the flaws in bada 2
[Bada Software Development] Rebellos:
How about replacing QMG compressed chunks with LZ ones? Should be doable, no? ;)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dustookk:
View attachment 1263519

What is this great mod ? How can I flash this kind of Status bar toggles in official Jelly bean ?

Thanks Guys:laugh:
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] polobunny:
AOKP based rom.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] converse5:
XenonHD also has an option to toggle them or the buttons
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] heccubusxda:
SlimBean had this option as well.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] scottx .:
[root] Triangle Away

This will reset the flash counter on any GT2. You would only need to do this for warranty reasons and/or returning to store.

Many Samsung devices store a flash counter that keeps track of how many times you have flashed *custom* firmwares to your device. On some devices, a yellow triangle or other sort of visual warning is also displayed during boot if you are running a *custom* firmware. TriangleAway was built do disable the triangle (if a visual warning is present) and reset the custom ROM flash counter to 0. This app requires root !

You can find out the current status of your flash counter and firmware state (custom or official) by booting into "download mode" on most devices. The usual way of getting into "download mode" is by first turning off your device, then turning it on by pressing and holding volumedown+home+power. Alternatively, the "adb reboot download" command also often works.

When you run TriangleAway, if your device and firmware are supported, it will show you the detected state of the binary (custom or official) and flash counter value, and the option to "Reset flash counter". Please confirm that the information shown is correct before resetting the values.

On a number of devices, TriangleAway can work, but your firmware may not be supported directly. In that case, the app will tell you it needs to reboot into a special boot mode, which will be happen if you select "Reset flash counter". The device will reboot into a special mode which will allow you to review the current status and reset the binary and flash counter values (or abort and do nothing).

[B]!!! THIS IS A DANGEROUS OPERATION AND COULD POTENTIALLY BRICK YOUR DEVICE. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK. A USB JIG IS PREFERRED IF YOU HAVE A WORKING ONE !!![/b]

( and by brick I mean brick - only a board replacement or a JTAG unit will be able to save you, don't mess with boot(loader) stuff unless you *really* mean it! )

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.triangleaway&hl=en

Please visit this thread for more information and to download it free. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] mab71:
Great great news!!! The counter was the only hindrance for me to root....thanks a lot

Sent from my GT-P5100
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] sg+:
works perfect :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] the_one_:
will give it a try :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] jawsm:
Fabulous work, thanks!
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] Mohamedselim:
Could i try it in cm10 nightly i think it will not write official ?

Have you tried it in custom rom or stock?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] silentvisitor:
It works on both ICS and JB.

I tested it on CM10 only :)

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@scotx

How come almost all the apps have a Transparent BG or Wallpaper BG in your Tab/ROM ? Looks good :)

Would you mind sharing plz ?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] scottx .:
That's just the cm theme. The one you see above is named "Cobalt" and its on the play store. Search for it.

Glad you like it :)
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] damian5700:
From 10 to 0 in a blink of an eye.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] BluPenguin:
Confirmed worked perfectly on GT-P5113 on ÇM9, thanks.
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] exebreez:
Chainfires work is awesome as the guy himself :D
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] Aliendex:
Can the 1.90 version work good with my p3100 or i need to download the 1.80 version?
[Galaxy Tab 2 Themes and Apps] Mohamedselim:
Should work the update as i know is to add new devices not to exclude old devices

Before you try it enter download mode by volume down + power and see binary counter and see also state custom or official then compare with values of triangle away app if they are the same so i think safe