yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Do you play them through lan or directly usb connected?

I have stuttering playback lost frames through lan.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
I play them through wifi. My setup is an old netbook connected via ethernet to my router. I use the netbook as a basic smb server and share a few folders. All my movies are encoded into mp4 using Freemake video converter using either the Sony ps3 720p or 1080p setting. I then use xbmc to stream them wirelessly. Hardly ever get stutters or buffering.

Maybe it is because I've encoded them to mp4 even though they are still HD? The stick connects to a 720p TV so although it is streaming 1080p it only needs to output to 720p.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] pdiggitydogg:
Received my stick yesterday (mk809 std).

The wifi is pretty bad. Took over an hour to download/update 10 apps; Netflix and youtube are unwatchable.

Ive seen a few instructions on the 808 for removing the ground (but that model also has 2 wifi antennas) Anyone tried that yet?

I dont have the option of running LAN/USB to where I want to use the stick, unfortunately. Anyone else have luck using a repeater?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Better Wifi might be obtained through different wifi channel. Check router to change this.

But i could not get more as 600k/sec nevertherless which sucks for 1080p streaming. Will try xmbc later and compare it than to mxplayer an bsplayer which i do own as pro version....
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Xmbc does not do it.

Playing 1080p from usbstick localy works perfectly with internal video player.

Hmmmmm....
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
I take it you're using rc3 of xbmc? What file format are you using?

One way would be to encode one of your videos that causes you problems using Freemake (it's freeware and works extremely well) - recommend the ps3 HD setting and see if xbmc plays it. If it does I think its not so much a HD issue but a xbmc codec issue.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
.mkv with x264 with dts audio, my guess is that the usb lan adapter i do use does not give the bandwidith, i will try another. As playback from stick via mxplayer works flawless..

No. I will not reencode anything.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
Well mxplayer uses proprietary codecs that XBMC will not use as it is open source - MXplayer isn't open source. If you read the XBMC Android wiki/webpage it clearly states that it will never use proprietary codecs so it is very unlikely that you'll be able to play your files unless or until someone releases an open sources codec that suits your needs.

I'd be surprised it it is your LAN adapter unless it is faulty...

Some discussion on streaming here: http://forum.firecore.com/topic/6060
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] bikerman124:
VPN possible with MK809

Hi,

This is my first post. I have been looking at the MK809 but need to know whether it is possible to set up a vpn for streaming BBC, Netflix, etc. I am outside the UK often and currently use this method to get home programmes. Can I set one up on the MK809? Does it have this option available under settings? Has anyone tried this? Would be grateful for any response.

Cheers,

M
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
Yes it should be possible.

You could use the native vpn client in the anroid settings.

Also it should be pissible to use tor for this. Change the exit node to a fast uk server.

Did see that this is usable for desktops. So why shouldn't it for android.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Will be testing tonight diceplayer, my guess is, that we only need a player which makes use of the stockplayer with extending buffer methods, while playing 1080p through lan.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
Does't work tried with bsplayer and the internal videoplayer as it doesn't support lan playback. The bs hardware decoder plays h264 scrambled.

Tried dice player. But on startup it shows. Can not play video. Even if no video is selected.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Yep. Dice does not support the rk3066 chipset, they got busted because of .dts licensed issues anyways....

I think LAN 1080p playback sucks at the moment....
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Testing moboplayer and vsplayer tonight.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Sucks!

Not possible. Lanplayback is stutterin ;(
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sakana:
wireless ?

what do you mean lanplayback ? internet or local lan ? nas ?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Michu199600:
great :laugh:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
My guess is *only* the stockplayer is able to do local playback stuttering free.

I did connect an 100mbit ethernet adapter directly to the stick.

I did use a nas through fritzbox. Yeah, i know the usb port on the fritz does only do 3mbit/s but it should fit.

We need a codec coder here who can use stockplayer and implement buffering for lan usage.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] jedi134:
Finally figured our how to use the Rom tool.

Now running Bob Finless 2.0 JB 4.2.2 Rom

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?5017-NEW-Imito-MX1-2-JB-4-2-2-Finless-ROM-2-0

But still not compatiable with 4od or 5od, even thou it days it emulates a Samsung device which most apps work on...

Keep on trying I supose.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
Has any one come across this yet? When I try to connect via Wi-Fi with a 3 Wi-Fi device. It won't connect. But if I use my phone (via hot spot ) that works. My device is mk809 mk2 Hope someone can help. Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Knuttdogg:
WiFi issues

I'm having the same problem... I used my phone and it work flawless! What is that about. I have to research this one. :confused:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] qepaxhiu:
just installed this http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?5017-NEW-Imito-MX1-2-JB-4-2-2-Finless-ROM-2-0

over 9400 points
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
To make my Wi-Fi work I had to factory reset it. Not happy. For me it was the only way.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] danej2:
Mk 809 ii - external player active -error

I am trying to understand why I get this message , when I try to play any videos /or live streams from Mash up /Sports Devil

I have MXPlayer free from Google store as the default.

Icefilms/Channel 1 play fine using MXPLAYER , and any live stream on Navi x also plays ok if I change the

the player to "default"- DVD player ..... I also have wondershare player, but most of the internet stream give me this error...

even if I have quit from MXPLAYER...

is there something that needs to be changed in the Playercorefactory.xml..

Model : RK30SDK

Andriod- 4.1.1

Build :RK30_andriod 4.1.1-sdk version 1.00.1015

Any help will be much appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] devitrified:
Why take this route, just exploring? Simpler option would be to intall CWM and flash a custom rom. Finles rom's come rooted
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] suikka:
That is an options. As far as I know I need CWM recovery image and that I don't have. CWM does not work without a proper recovery installed.

If anyone know working CWM recovery to mk809ii device with model name rk30sdk I'm more than happy to have url where to download it. Most of the mk809ii devices has model name rk3066 and all the cwm recovery images are for those devices. I haven' seen any mk809ii compatible rom that can be installed with CWM but maybe someday there will be ones. At least there is mk808 roms out there. When installing roms with CWM there is no way to resize partitions, but I can live with that.

So if anone knows where to find:

1) CWM recovery image to mk809ii (model name rk30sdk)

2) finless roms that can be flashed with CWM

Let me know. Thanks
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] devitrified:
There's a procedure to create such zips.

Alternatively perhaps the windows tool would work under wine or virtualbox. Did you try already?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] suikka:
Thanks alot for this.. I just messaged with leolas (the guy wrote that instruction) and managed to get my recovery image flashed with CWM recovery. So now I just need to follow that guide and I'm all set..

I have tried virtualbox and vmware to flash my android phones.. Those newer worked quite as nicely I wanted to. Heimdal worked well but newer those virtual windowses. And to be sure, I hate windows so much I really do not want use them at all. ;)

Thanks alot mate.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sarthak1305:
Try Droidmote.

Works best for me.

#Droidmote server on Google TV (Paid on the Play Store)

#Droidmote client on your Android smartphone. (Free)

Make sure you have the latest version of the server.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] qepaxhiu:
dudes i rebooted my mk 809II into recovery mode but it boots again and again in recovery mode

i unplug and plug it back and still on recovery mode

dudes help
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sarthak1305:
Is the wifi working in all these roms.? (for mk809ii)
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] blinkone:
Hi yes the wifi & Bluetooth works on all the roms you listed,,, I have a mk809ii with this rom http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...inless-ROM-1-7 & I can't fault it
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sarthak1305:
Are there any 1080p rooms available for mk809ii? If yes, any bugs?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] blinkone:
Please read the links it tells you all you need to no
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] nikomil1:
cant flash into recovery

Hello there!

I watched the video about how to root and flash the MK809II and i could do only half of the job.

1. Rooted the device with success

2. tried to reboot into recovery mode but now this is the problem.

A. if i use the flash tool it cant reboot the device into recovery mode

B. if i use the rockchip batch tool both batch tool and flash tool see the device, flash tool saying RK usb flash drive connected BUT!!! once i click

switch the stick resets (which is to be expected) the flash tool looses the connection and says NO RK usb flash drive

i got the device from deal extreme: SKU 179261

Any help will be appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] devitrified:
save yourself some hassle and install CWM then a flash a Finless rom. No need for any pc
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] nikomil1:
did it!

i managed to flash the ROM :highfive: don't know how but i did the same thing for 2 nights and finaly managed to get the stick into recovery mode seen by the flash tool.

it was too late to test everything yesterday so i just saw i have WIFI... and i also have LAN (cable connection) working.

now another problem ... does anyone know a good torrent client because all torrent clients i tried are 100 times slower than the PC

for example: I tried the same torrent on my windows PC and it gave me speed 1 MB/s but the android managed only 150 KB/s for a very short time then it went down to 10 - 20 max 50 .. then again down to 10... and after few minutes stopped.

so my question is ... which torrent client works fine (gives at least 500-600 KB/s) and doesn't stop after some time
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
Hi,i followed your guide,but some things i skipped on,namely using 1) Android sdk,i installed this long ago,but never really used it.2)as i own a mtk6577 phone i already had the drivers(and other drivers via google search) i installed on my computer so i by passed that as well.my device connected ok to the comp,and installed the mk809 ii drivers and the rock chip driver,i then run the sparky root app(via comp) and my phone is rooted! i did notice that beside super su being installed,2 other apps were also installed namely root explorer and something called framaroot.anyone know what this app does? as i downloaded root checker and find the device is rooted.(tested as well by using titanium back-up and it works) anyway,i had to root it as my mk809 ii had the android bug,(find out by using bluebox) but using master key and xposed installer,i fixed that.the question im now facing is if my drivers from my mtk6577 phone (im using a i9389 phone now(mtk 6589) worked along side the mk809ii, does anyone think mtk droid tools would work to install cwm recovery as it did with my mtk 6577/6599 phones? and lastly,has anyone got cwm recovery for this device? the only problem i have with mine is Bluetooth not working on my device(keeps crashing/freezing) but anyway, thanks for the root help/guide many thanks.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
If you need a recovery for the MK809II or another rk3066 based device look here: http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/rk3066/

first I rooted my device with the ts-sparky root. Worked.

But the finless 1.7a rom did a better job. I flashed it with the rkbatchtool that came with the rom. Just switch the recovery.img with the cwm recovery.img and flash the complete rom with the rkbatchtool. tried cwm but didn't create a nandroid with it. also. when creating a nandroid. do it on your internal sd and copy it to an external sd card afterwards. did read something about the cwm corrupting data while backupping to the external sd.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
Thanks for the link, I also checked out that rom. But what I could see with that flash tool that there was no way of backing up the rom that came with the device. With the cwm recovery file I can just rename it update.zip and place it on a SD card and the device will see it as an update. Maybe the dev of the Rom can make it work as a workable zip to install via c.w.m recovery.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
c.w.m recovery up and running. Now I just hope someone knows of any ROMs for this device that can be installed via c.w.m recovery.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] devitrified:
Hi Sam, see post #588
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
hope I can install this via cwm recovery and not use flash tool, as I only install roms in recovery. If not I'm staying with stock. Thanks for the heads up.

---------- Post added at 05:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:02 PM ----------

just downloaded it. Knew it, it wants me to use flash tool. Staying with stock.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] brownah:
Hi people,

I'd really appreciate some help please. I have a major issue and that is after 5 or so mins of streaming, my data speed drops to zero mbps despite still being connected. Then, when i try to switch off wifi the system freezes and needs to be pulled from power.

I bought this to watch videos on XBMC and i can get past 5 mins. Help please?

(By the way, i checked if it was my internet itself but my ipad can maintain data transfer when the mk809ii is at 0mbps)

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] markisi13:
i have a boblem with flashing mu mk809ii

iam in bootload mode i open RKAndroidTool and says Found RKAndroid Maskrom rock usb but when i push run button says error Download boot failed.

my mk809ii doesnt work is only at bootload mode

what can i do?

i tried with different roms but same happens
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] jedi134:
I don't think your actually in boot mode is it says usb storage
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] capitanchief:
Hi,

I have MK809II with Finless 1.7.

Sudenly it stops working- (it works about 4 month). When I conect it, nothing hapened - it just go to the first screen when the lights are blinking and then stops. It hapens to me couple of times befure, but I solved it with unplug/plug electricity.

Any sugestion.

Thanks in advance...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] brownah:
So i partly solved the issue by changing DCHP to static? It now drops to 0mbps every 40-60 minutes. Does anyone with internet knowhow possibly know whats going on?

Cheers
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] capitanchief:
I flashed Finless 1.7a again ... No problem any more. It works perfect.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sam tyler:
I'm also using a MK809 II with a finless 1.7A (messy) ROM,even though my device now says it's a gt-i9100 and when I use ANTUTU benchmark it says I have a Samsung galaxy 2!!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] vadimo:
poor wifi

have anyone solved poor wi fi issue? my mk is 1 meter away from router an di get one bar while my tablet and pc are perfect
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] queeg500:
I was normally getting 1 maybe 2 bars reported, sometimes dropping to nothing but have this morning opened the case as suggested by others and tried to move the antenna away from the rest of the board. I am using a rf keyboard/mouse which seemed to be causing the signal to drop as well. So having plugged the rf receiver into a long usb extension cable away from the antenna which is now also away from the board I'm getting 30Mb ish download speeds rather than 2/3 which is about the same as my tablet, using just the stock firmware that was orignially installed. :victory:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] vadimo:
so did moving antenna helped or having usb extension helped or both?

I also noticed there is discrepancy in amounr of signal bars between the wi fi icon on bottom left corner and whats showing in settings > wifi. for example when i am on desktop i get 1-2 bars, when i go into settings and connected wi fi is 4.

anyway i expect these devices to get better over time
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] xamxamas:
stronger wi-fi

Hello, you should try pull out antenna from case (youtube, use it,movie ~8mins(use word key "antenna issues") He's say thats works :)

I have question too. Does it matter what the manufacturer is router?

Cos I connect by the TP-LINK and Linksys. Linksys has stronger connection.

Thank you .
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] vadimo:
Hi xamxamas,

Its not about what manufacturer, generally all latest routers or wireless access points have capability to provide good wireless signal, its about how you configure it and where you locate/install your device, if too many wireless networks use same radio channel that will create interference and degrade your signal, you need to check that (automatic channel isn't always best option)

This MK809 (max 72Mbps) will never reach full potential of the router wireless speed which is 150-300Mbps (of course this will vary on location conditions)

Hope this helps!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] xamxamas:
OK thnks

But Can I make this device better without Wi-Fi issues? COs in my work place signal is poor, but in the market place, there's a free AP and i havent't problams

Thanks again
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] vadimo:
if its work wi fi thats poor, then thats out of your control, i suggest if you have Ethernet cable buy one of these usb to Ethernet adapters: http://plugable.com/products/usb2-e100

i think these Android Stick Computers are too new and cheap, maybe wait for google one as it might be better product.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] toth42:
if you have the same original mk809ii as me:

DON'T USE THE FINLESS 1.7a WITH 1080 kernel

It gave me nothing but trouble even after several re-flashes. I have not tried 1.7a 720p though.

BUT, I am now running finless 2.0 720, and it is smooth as butter! So just a friendly tip, if your MK809ii is acting up on finless 1.7a, try finless 2.0-720!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] capitanchief:
Hi!

Do you maby have a dowload link for finless 2.0 720.

Thank you...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] snakemetal:
Rom?

Hi

I have just bought one of these and 1st impression was 720p playback was not as smooth as i had hoped and 1080p stutters (all from sdcard)

Having to use hardware supported MX player (xbmc could not play any HD)

Ive read about 50 pages here

Is there a rom that will definatly improve HD playback?

and which one is the best?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] bergdroid10:
for God's sake, can someone make tutorial video?

for God's sake, can someone make tutorial video?

Can anyone help to understand that less and posting video on you tube?

please
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] klikkete:
Flash mode don't work

Hi,

I have a mk809II dongle without usb socket side.

I have internal reset button solder on the pbc.

I have attach the photo.

My problem is that I can not update the firmware.

I have tried shorting the pins NAND pins 6 and 7 and shorting the pins near nand but the pc don't see the dongle.

I need a help!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] arty_sco:
MK809 III ANDROID mini PC

Hi.

My MK809 III start boot loop after few days of use.

I'd installed drivers on my Windows 7 Home Premium and MK809 is recognized by windows (rockusb device) ,

but not with RKAndroidTool (No Found RKAndroid rock usb) I tried everything but no luck.

If I plug it to TV via HDMI and start it in download mode, I can see android recovery icon (gif)

Please help. Thanks in advance.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Dvalin21:
I need someone to install a catch all driver for webcams in the ROM. Also ETH and Bluetooth don't work
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] yanivsag:
Accidentally flashed the wrong boot file

Hi,

I've used the ROM Flash Tool to flash Finless 1.7, but accidentally put the recovery.img file in the place dedicated for boot image.

now my device won't boot - i see a dead android on the TV,

and my computer detects it as Android device with VID 18d1 PID D001, which means it can't be found by any of the flash tools anymore.

Any ideas?

thanks,

yaniv

Edit:

I've opened the device and tried to short the NAND pins like people described but didn't succeed. Just before I gave up, I've noticed there's a reset button at the side of the PCB. I've connected the HDMI port to the TV, and connected the USB cable to the PC while holding the reset button - It worked, windows started detecting the correct devices and not just the ADB interface.

Maybe my experience would help someone.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] yanivsag:
Because you have a reset button, I think you should short the pins while holding the reset button pressed, or connect the HDMI cable to the TV (instead of shorting) while holding the button.

This worked for me.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sketchman16:
I've found these sticks in general are very misleadingly advertised, and very often you'll get a knock-off of a cheap thing to begin with if you buy from eBay. I was sent one with 256mb of ram when it was advertised as 1gb, for instance.

I have the same "version" of the advertised piece that was posted last with images, and it's not a genuine MK809II. I also have an MK808B that is not being used. IF you have the same situation, you can use the 808 to flash to first with either CWM or the tool through USB(since they seem easier in general) and then boot into CWM, make a backup of the rom you just flashed, then take the sd card and restore to the MK809II via CWM.

My MK809II refuses to hook up via USB, but with the above method I can still use whatever rom I want through CWM restore without converting the rom to CWM flashable.