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[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cognus:
http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Dual...UTF8&qid=1357749985&sr=8-1&keywords=mk808+iii

this model is not expensive and has good reviews - the shadow of amazon can be useful if you have to replace one. though, caveat emptor

its remarkable to me that, considering how long these mk808 ref/designs have been out there, nobody so far as I have seen has compiled a list of the different makes/makers and weighed in on the top 2 or so from a build-quality standpoint. there is a seller on ebay, in the USA [NC iirc] who claims to have sorted through the pile and at any rate offers a return [to/from NC] policy and charges a bit more for that service. the later imito mx1 units have Bluetooth support but suffer from wifi issues - I'm not sure as of today what the cure is for the wifi thing - some say its just bad build, and can be remedied, others blame firmware, chip-compatibility, sunspots, etc.

if you poke around the specialized forums for the subject [like the one finless bob hangs out in] there's a lot of info to be had.

I don't think you'll do well picking up a "cheap chinese tablet" on RK3066 platform that will fare as well as one of the MK808's of better quality. you'll have to pay up for one of the better tablets in the 150 USD range, and still keep fingers crossed
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] rich_e:
My MK808 III just came today from Amazon. I ordered it on the 5th (Saturday), they shipped it Monday. Neat little device! I've been playing with it for hours, installing apps checking out web sites and watching a video clips. It's an amazing deal. It's a full fledged computer on a stick.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cognus:
:highfive: I'm all ears. let us know what devices you attach/test and what sort of throughput you're getting - grab the speedtest app &/or other benchmark apps. I'll order one shortly - at that price, why not? eh
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] kickokim:
I also ordered the mk808b, we should make a new thread for this device!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cobma1976:
Anybody knows how to connect a genuine sixaxis PS3 controller to the mk808b ??

I prefer not to root or mod my device allready,I just got it a month ago.

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sajlent:
I'm affraid that only way is using this software on rooted device:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscompatibilitychecker

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dancingpixelstudios.sixaxiscontroller
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cobma1976:
@ sajlent

Thanks,I've tried the free "checker" but it's not working on the stock rom.

Anyway,do you know a video player that searches online and download automatically the subtitles of a movie.I've tried BS player that does that on another tablet on android 3.2 but on my MK808B 4.1.1 it crashes and freezes.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] pieri70:
I know sometimes there are problems with power supply..

Have you tried a usb power supply with 2 ampere output?

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[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cobma1976:
I only use the wall charger that came with it,but it's the only aplication that crashes,also the "micro torrent downloader" gave me some crashes but I unistalled it and I use "atorrent".It's more stable but it's slowing down the device a bit.

I keep it at 1920x1080 output,do you think that might be a reason for crashes and slowing ?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cognus:
the newish Minix Neo G4 is getting buzz for excellent wifi throughput.... generally appears to have decent build quality and stability.

we shall see.... a lot of these have good initial feedback, then after a few hundred reviews the bigger picture precipitates
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
I just built the kernel using ArmTvTech's tutorial. I ended up with a compressed image and an uncompressed image. I did not know how to flash these images alone to the UG802, but I did use Finless 1.6 tutorial and flashed it sucessfully, which I now have Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) installed!! That flash utility is really cool since it takes all the parts of the ROM and flashes them together. So I just renamed the "kernel.img" it had, with the "uncompressed_kernel.img" that I built (I renamed it to "kernel.img"). And re-flashed the UG802. Bingo! it worked!

Here is the tutorial I used for the UG802 Finless Rom flash tool. Follow the instructions EXACTLY!

So now I need to use the information found here to modify the kernel to fix my touch screen x-y coordinates, since they are reversed.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Krypt0n1te:
Hi Guys

Any possibility that this deal is legit?? Really seems too good to be true.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Android-4-1-OS-TV-box-mini-pc-DDR3-1G-8G-Air-Fly-Mouse-/321056565419?pt=US_Internet_Media_Streamers&hash=item4ac07668ab

Most places is about $55 for the MK808 and $20 For the keyboard.

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
No, unless someone stole a bunch and are trying to unload them real quick. For that price plus a keyboard it sounds too good to be true.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cognus:
not. I think rather one of the 'also-ran' makers is ready to move on to the next ref design and is unloading a wad of stale inventory.

also there are a lot of ways to implement 'A9' 's.. I'm not sure if its a matter of rating/yield or what but you see at least four or so iterations of the dual-core A9. in fact I think there is even a single core implementation.

at that price, you sure don't lose much if both pieces bomb.... if either one works, you're in the black

note that its coming from china, so he/they aren't getting any returns..... it would cost you and I more than 17 usd to ship it back.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Krypt0n1te:
I see the listing has since been removed by eBay. A friend bought one from the seller, will keep you posted just for interest sake.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] rusteh:
Hey guys, i bought from here with 10$ the package contains the following:

1. MK808 Stick

2. DC power supply

3. HDMI to mini HDMI cable

4. USB to mini USB adapter

5. Air Fly Mouse RC12

Seems pretty legit. What do you guys think? If it's not as described I will lose 10$.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ssayer:
Odds are pretty good it's a scam and ebay will end up removing the listing. Been a few of these now... :rolleyes:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cognus:
ugghh

bought this http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Dual...-core+Android+4.1+TV+Box+MK808+Mini+PC+RK3066

and am returning.

this has made me wonder what on earth people are expecting from these?

the unit I got, on a very good Samsung 26" IPS full 1080p display, looked awful. checked the settings and made sure [as I could] that I set it properly to 1080p. colors were just wrong... nasty looking. everything from fonts to icons etc looked like they were scaling incorrectly - or the ROM actually had not been tweaked for HDTV use [tablet-based or phone-based]. response was slow/sluggish.

youtube - it was difficult for me to determine if it was actually displaying/playing 1080p or faking it [scaled] - I was using chrome, picked a 1080p file or three, took a look. the only good thing was that in the browser, video and pictures looked about right in terms of the basic display, but the supposed 1080p playback was bad - not a buffering issue... it buffered up ok and network speed was good, but the image would stutter and breakup, and even on a good frame it looked to me more like a 360p container being scaled up to full screen - pixelated.

put it this way - even a mediocre laptop with a hdmi port would easily outperform this. close eyes and pick any broken-screen laptop off ebay that has the port and it would do ok...

but reading the other reviews, it would seem either the one I got had issues that were affecting the circuitboard, or people are just giving it a break. It is interesting in concept, but I think 10 bucks might be the right price if one just wanted to hack around on these.

one other comparative: I had briefly a AGPTek single core A8-based 7" tablet running ICS. it was much quicker on pretty much everything than was this dual core A9 device, and the A8 guy had half the internal memory @512mb.... the only reason I didn't hang onto that one was that the sd card retainer didn't work...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] tekweezle:
i don;t have one yet and am just polling people;s opinions about these devices.

i don;t have any experience yet in these units so my thoughts might be misplaced and not helpful but one thing I heard that might be relafted is whether your display can do 60 mhz? did you try it on multiple hdmi displays and did it give you consistently bad results?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
I bought 2 of those "type" of devices from http://www.aliexpress.com and I've not had any problems with speed or the display on my 42 inch 1080p TV or my 7inch 1080p touch screen display. I bought a MK802ii and the UG802.

Though, they are from China and it's too expensive to return them, I've had no problems so far with either. Bought from separate manufacturers. It did take about 2 weeks to get them, but it was worth it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] 12paq:
I really like mine. The stock rom was horrible, so I flashed Finless Bob's rom and it's amazing. (I tested a CM10 based rom that was very good but was in alpha) The speed is incredible. The rom is stable. Wifi is stable after some work. There is now a Linux/Ubuntu rom for this device that has Android/Linux dual boot options that I plan to try next. Big fun.

These Android tv sticks are under $60 and and are poorly made in China. They have been known to heat up enough to melt the insulation on the antenna wires and short the ground to the antenna lead, rendering the antenna useless. By following easy tutorials I was able to solder an antenna fix that works great. Some have successfully done a quick fix by just clipping the antenna ground. I had to really fiddle with my dd-wrt based router configurations to find the sweet spot, but all work well now.

The point here is these are cheap products with questionable build quality and a terrible stock rom. I wouldn't buy these if you expect not to mod it. But by flashing a new custom rom, and a simple antenna fix they can be a very solid Android tv solution. It has turned my dumb 1080p Phillips tv into an Android smart tv and I had great time doing it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cognus:
you did well. Finless Bob is way ahead of the pack in this niche.

interestingly, the antennae mod probably helps the heat issue also - those wires will draw a little of the heat out.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cobma1976:
What is so amazing about Bob's rom?

Please give me some examples!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
Well, for one, It's Jelly Bean, and all the sticks I've got have ICS wrapped in some retarded custom menu. The only one that came with plain ICS 4.0.3 was the MK802 II I got from China. The other ones had some custom menu. The menu would not have been bad, but half of the items were icons for Chinese sites or apps. Finless Bob is fast and has everything built in that I need to add everything else I need. Mind you I have not installed 1.7 (I think that's the version that bumps up the device speed) since you need to crack it open and add a heat sync on top of the processor and memory chips, though I'll be doing that soon enough. The flash tool for Finless is second to none as well. I love it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] hurin8:
Have you found any way to watch streaming flash from pages like hahasport.com?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
I haven't even tried it. I'll try that tonight and let you know what I find.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] rrobyrroby:
R: Mk808 android 4.1 mini pc

I did it many times and it works great.. Just use the default browser and install flash player (you can find the apk on Aptoide).

Ciao

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[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] hurin8:
Is it this one?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] rrobyrroby:
R: Mk808 android 4.1 mini pc

Search for 11.1 version..

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[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] cobma1976:
I've got on my MK 808 B Android 4.1.1 and that's why I didn't understand the necesity to flash it to Bob's rom.The only chinese app instaled on the stock rom is an PPTV app wich I didn't really know what it does.The wi-fi is ok(that seems to be the most often problem around here),I never turn off the device,the speed is ok(browsing,movies,you tube,etc) the only issue I have is when I'm dowloading torrents with micro torrent,that's the moment when it becomes a little non responsive.

:good:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
Heatsync would be on option, but I rather keep the frequencies in stockmode (so clock it down with a cpu master etc). if it performs enough to play HD thats enough for me.

Think it has more to do with a compatible hw video decoder and a usb to lan adapter, than a faster cpu - gpu that still hasn't the proper decoder onboard.

I'll hope that the appdevelopers of different videoplayer apps adopt the mali 400 in their HW decoder

I like the finless rom for their stocklook. I use the 1.5 rom and it performs better than the stock 4.1.1. rom that come with the stick. no screen stuttering when updating apps torugh the play store.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] 12paq:
Yes.

Like any other Android device just side load install the flash apk or a rom that comes with it, like Finless 1.6, and you should be good to go.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TFordham:
Hi guys. Got my mini "pc" recently and really like it. Works perfectly, but I do have one question.

I use it for many things, but one of the main things is to watch Netflix. When I first got it a week ago, I plugged it in to my tv's HDMI 2 port. Works fine, but I would rather have it go through my AV system.

All of the HDMI ports on my receiver are filled though, so I bought a splitter. 2 female in and 1 male out.

So I plugged the Blu Ray HDMI into one of the female ports and the pc stick into the other. Nothing.

If I keep the splitter hooked up, and remove either the Blu Ray or the pc, it's fine, but not with both plugged in.

I'm fairly intelligent, but I'm obviously missing something here. Can anyone give me advice?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
I bought this ViewHD-Analog-Converter-Digital-Extractor off Amazon and it works great. You could go from 3.5mm jack split to RCA, then into your Audio System. It was the least expensive for me and it works. HDMI passes through to the TV and the 3.5mm jack allows me to push analog audio wherever I want.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TFordham:
Thanks, I really just don't want to spend even more. Anyone else have any ideas based on my situation?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
Does your TV have audio out? I'm assuming it does not?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TFordham:
Yeah, it has pretty much all outputs there are. I actually have a digital optical cable going from the tv to the av system. I never use it though, as all sound is going through HDMI. Are you thinking to use that? I'm not sure I know the settings.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] E:V:A:
Can you post the links to those instructions you followed. I'd like to have a look at those...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Maxx57:
If you're just looking to have the audio on your external AMP then just connect the audio out from the TV to the A/V system and switch it to which ever input you have connected it to. You may need to go into the settings of your TV to enable the audio out when HDMI is being used, but I think it is always sending a signal from whatever is playing. That's the whole purpose of the audio out, so you can mute the TV and use a custom system.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] isentropy:
Does anyone have any experience with / recommendations for a DVB-T tuner for this? Love the MK808 but fully looking to deprecate my PS3's Play TV
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] RoganTheTwat:
I use tvcatchup for TV in the UK. Works great on the 808 they also have a xbmc add on which is even better

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TechKATG:
I too had boot problems, screen flickers etc.

FWIW, I suspected the power supply - replacing stock LA-520 5V/2A wall wart with an ASUS PS of same spec ( from a Nexus 7) yielded a much more stable machine.

Cheers and thanks for all the tips.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] player911:
I think I've heard people having success with this.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sabaselection:
youtube!?for google tv

Hey got my mk808 a week ago and loving it. Using it with plex is mind blowing... However cant seem to get YouTube to open videos in full screen.

Does anyone have the apk file of "YouTube for Google TV" as I would like to link YouTube to all my devices. Can't download from the market because it says my device in incompatible. Any assistance would be appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] kozmo2k4:
YouTube for GoogleTV will not install/run on the MK808. The latest version 4.2.16 has the full screen option, for some strange reason, removed. Just search here on XDA or Google for an older version, download and install that, it will give you full screen option.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sabaselection:
touch pad?

Thanks for all the info.. sucks about not being able to update the YouTube app properly.

Was also wondering... I'm thinking about getting this but I'm unsure if it will work with the mk808

http://mobile.logitech.com/en-au/product/touchpad-t650

Touchpad t650 with dongle. Does anyone know if this will work with the mk898 and will it support multi gesture?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TFordham:
I have the Logitech keyboard that has a touchpad and it works flawlessly. I would have to think this would work also.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Android-World.at:
nice :good:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] edero:
Check this thread on armtvtech concerning this Youtube issue, perhaps this will help :fingers-crossed:

http://www.armtvtech.com/armtvtechforum/viewtopic.php?f=76&t=1101
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] c-f-g:
Black screen

Hi,

I got this device from china and if I attach it via HDMI2DVI to my display all I get is a black screen. Any suggestions? The blue LED is on.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] kozmo2k4:
It gets tricky with anything other than HDMI video. Have a look:

http://bit.ly/12y5cto

./B
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] c-f-g:
In my case it seemed to be an issue with my older 19" (not wide screen) which is not able to display the resolution. I tried it on a 22" wide and it works perfectly :good:

Now I can head for Ubuntu :victory:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] player911:
Probably didn't support the widescreen resolution on the 19".
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] vulcanize:
Ordered the following from amazon

Rikomagic MK802 III Dual Core Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Mini PC Rockchip RK3066 1.6Ghz Cortex A9 1GB RAM 8G ROM HDMI (Black)

by Rikomagic

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A0I4YJK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01

It was factory rooted and hence saved me that hassle.

AnTuTu Benchmark had the overall score at 7272 straight out the box.

CWM for the RK3066 following instructions from fun_ was a breeze

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102679

Installed the custom rom UG802 2dark4u/Finless custom ROM version 1.7 - true 1080 and overclock

Looking pretty good :good:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] nickelz34:
hey

this model looks hella cool and has good ratings too , i might indulge in one soon .
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TomFrom:
I've had my mk808 for 3 week now and I've never turned it off! Awesome device. Using tvcatchup for freeview tv, netflix, set dns to use american proxys from the uk (murican nextfix in uk). Also got tvportal which is awesome for streaming almost anything. I've also edited my user agent string to get iplayer website to work like it does on a desktop computer. You have to add a patch to flash to get it to work on websites properly though.

Also using finless 1.6 rom
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] wizgnome:
Got an MK808b at the weekend and flashed the Finless 1.6 rom as the supplied rom did not support open vpn as tun.ko was missing.

Working great much better than the mk802 and Pivos M3

XBMC from libstagefright runs iplayer much better than in the browser.

Also flashed CWM so I can back it up, in case I mess something up whilst playing with it.

Not put it down so far!!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TomFrom:
Ill check out the iplayer on xbmc! did you get an air mouse rc11 with it? cool remote :)
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] wizgnome:
Yes, got the RC11 with it, best remote I have used so far (apart from PC keyboard and Mouse), I used this build of XBMC http://mirrors.xbmc.org/test-builds/android/xbmc-20130219-32e99c7-android-hwaccel-armeabi-v7a.apk
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] CraigJen11:
I just placed an order on amazon for the MK808. So far, I do have concerns. How are they in terms of overheating and such if I have it on for a long time? I plan on just using it for Netflix and since I've been reading around about the XBMC, what are the pros and cons of installing that? This will be my first android TV stick. Also, how are you able to set your dns to use American proxys?

EDIT:

I have a wireless mouse and would that be enough to play some games that are available in the android market or would I still need a keyboard?

Cheers
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] mordbane:
I've never noticed mine to get hot at all, even when streaming 720P (unlike my Xios M1 that can melt cheese). Like most people I just leave it on. But, I have heard that some abrupt powercycles can brick them. So if bricking a $50 computer makes you cringe you might want to turn it off.

XBMC is great for streaming media around the internet through addons. You can also play your NAS media through it. But, anything over 480P I think you need to play through an external player like MX or something. I play all my local stuff over DLNA. But I have yet to find an app that looks as good as XBMC on a big screen. I haven't tried Plex, but everything else looks like it was designed for a phone.

A wireless mouse should be fine to play some games. You only need a keyboard if you don't want to use the onscreen keyboard.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] mr.markov:
MK802 IIIs or MK808

Guys, can you advice please which one is better MK802 IIIs or MK808 cuz I am lost now :eek:

I am interested in less heating, better skype, better wifi.

Thanks,

Mike.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] PoisonWolf:
The default kernel has a hard lock that prevents the device from rarely going above 1ghz despite the advertised 1.2ghz max speeds.

If anything, the device will hover around 816mhz most of the time. If you're worried about heat, just make sure that the device is leveled horizontally and the side with the heat sink is facing upwards to let heat rise.

I've kept mine plugged in since I got it 2 weeks ago. No issues here.