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[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] dnlgee:
My MK809ii came pre rooted, just needed to download SU from the market and root installer.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Does it come pre rooted, were did you buy yours?, I bought mine from amazon supplied by just top.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
I installed 1.7a on mine and it was easy. Just read the "read me first" document that comes with it first and follow the instructions carefully.

You will need a tv next to your pc and have the mk809ii plugged into both (micro usb on the side to pc, hdmi to tv).

All done through a GUI and no adb needed.

Yes, it does come rooted.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Thanks, a lot, will stay with the stock rom, for now and just install super user. What have you seen in your case as the advantages of finless?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
Probably the biggest advantage is the amount of space (2gb) in internal storage. No more space problems for apps.

Also mine wasnt rooted before.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Can you not use any apps2sd card apps?, to move apps to sd card as have a 64gig card am hoping to use with it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
You can if you are rooted.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
did flash the finless rom 1.7b on it. standard has this a 2gb data patition. create a 2nd partition on your 64GB usd and format this to ext4 you can use the minioolpartition wizzard for this. format the rest of your card as fat32.

use for example link2sd from the playstore. and link your apps to your 2nd partition. works. did this with xbmc and other apps.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
All be trying this out, where do I find this minioolpartition wizard please, as I just want everything ready for when I start doing it. Will this be the easiest way to enable apps2sd?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] mesecm:
I just tried RK Remote. .. but it can not find any device. I am using galaxy s3 with this app installed. How it works? I am in same wifi...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sparx:
Hi all,

I was getting wifi drop out on finless 1.7a so i changed to 1.7b. Now wifi is ok but some sites wont play content because they think im on a mobile device. This didn't happen before...

Anyone know how to alter this setting/configuration?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
I keep getting no found rkandroid rock usb, when trying to install 1.7a. Any suggestions please. Am using windows 7 64bit. Ok finally got it to "found RKandroid mass storage usb, but now when I hit reboot to flash mode I get" device can not do flash mode because of no drive". Please help.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] numnutss:
you can try one of these- settings

. USB. connect to computer

or

settings. storage. then in the top right corner hit the three dots and change from mass storage to media device or visa versa.

I think that's what stumped me because its hidden

hope this helps
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] vordhosbn:
I want to get one of these but am worried about getting a fake or older unit...

For those of you with confirmed legitimate MK809 II's, where did you get them from?

Is it true they are capable of true 1080p or is it stretched 720p?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Exlo:
Wow, my MK809 was a pain to root :(

Finally got it rooted with some very simple steps:D

I installed the CMW recovery and then flashed SuperSU binary zip :p

Two simple steps that in two minutes, all done from the stick :good:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Can you please be more specific please, which cmw recovery did you install, what steps did you take please?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Exlo:
Yes of course :)

1. Download SuperSU Binary

2. Download CMW for MK809 , copy it to the root of Sdcard and rename it update.zip

Now the stick ask if you wants to update. Press yes, and wait until it reboots into CMW.

While in CMW, flash SuperSU Binary zip, and reboot.

Open Google Play and install SuperSU, and you are done.

Credits to ChainFire for SuperSU and fun_ for the CMW tread
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Thanks so once rooted can I then install any custom rom, like finless. This is because having a windows 7 laptop is near enough almost impossible to install, using the his flash tool, so will this go round that? Also which thread did you find this useful information? Haven't actually tried it but it looks easy will be trying this today.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
marvi0, I believe you have the 809ii, in which case you need this CWM.

files.androtab.info/rockchip/rk3066/20130213/MK809II_CWM.zip

Recoveries on this page:

http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/rk3066/
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Thanks, so if recovery and super user is installed can I then install finless via recovery? If so any links please for finless rom to be loaded via recovery, as well as any other custom roms please?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
I believe that you can't flash from stock to finless via CWM because the finless rom resizes the partitions.

You can only flash via CWM if you are already on a finless rom.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Bummer, at least all be rooted, so any other roms to possibly flash via this method?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
Not that I know of, I followed the instructions with the Finless 1.7a and it worked fine for me.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] marvi0:
Sorry again guys, have downloaded the cmw and renamed it, but when I switch on the device connected to the TV, nothing is happening, are there extra steps and also which is the root, I just copied the files to my internal sd card, or should I put onto my 64gb card? Confused again.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] aljo00:
Hi

This will also work on mk809 I

Or i need another cwm file ?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Mr. 69:
Which Finless firmware for the MK809 II?

Hi gents,

I received a MK809 II this week and haven't connected it yet. To be honest, I'm not going to test it and put the finless firmware directly on the stick.

I have read every single post in order to familiarize myself with the upgrade procedures. There are however still a few questions floating around an I hope you can help me out.

1) There are different versions finless firmware. I have seen 1.7a, 1.7b, 1.7c and even a 1.8 version.

What is the best (most stable) version for the MK809 II?

2) How hot becomes the stick? Is it necessary to use forced cooling the stick/CPU?

Thanks in advance for your help.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] dnlgee:
Can't comment on the custom ROMs as I'm still using stock, but the stick variant I use doesn't run hot at all after hours worth of 720p playback via XBMC/MX.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
1.7a works fine on mine. Only gets slightly warm.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Exlo:
The device specifict images can be found here: http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/rk3066/
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
I have found the iMito MX1/2 - Finless ROM 1.7b to be the best for my mk809ll,the 1.7 and 1.7a had a couple of issues for me but the 1.7b seems flawless.http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3931-NEW-iMito-MX1-2-Finless-ROM-1-7
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] kyr0x:
Wifi and bluetooth working? I thought that was the reason to install 1.7a instead of 1.7b

Also, I have this weird issue, when playing a video with the default player or on the youtube app, the controls (big pause button in the middle of the screen) keeps popping out, right after it hides, as if being triggered by a mouse movement. Using iMito MX1/2 Finless 1.7a

Thanks in advance
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Mr. 69:
I understood that the stick get warm when you play HD movies and because a particular ROM was overclocked (don't know which one). I'd like to keep the setup as normal as possible without any extra 'bells and whistles' to cool down the stick.

Thanks for all reactions so far :good:
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
As far as I know bluetooth is working (I dont use it tbh) The default player is ok with me but I use MX Player for all my movies.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] kyr0x:
Now I remember, the problem was that 1.7b didn't have the option to change the memory partition. The problem with the video also ocurred on the youtube app, do you find any with 1.7b? Has anyone tried 1.8?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] klikzord:
New MK809II ROM

I put the "NEW- Measy U2C/B12 Finless ROM 1.7" on my Mk809II and works really good.

I tested all of them, especially the ones which allow us to have WT/BT, and this is the better one.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
Did you have any boot failures while flashing this one?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] klikzord:
No.

You just have to pay attention before you flash the rom, because the default parameter for install apps is only 1GB, and the other roms usually is 2GB. So you just have to choose other one like 2GB or 4GB, etc. They are there.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
Ok thanks,just tried it, flashed no probs,but I found wifi not as good as Imito MX1_MX2 Finless 1.7b ROM (bars are higher and didnt fluctuate as much on 7b,but as you know if anything in the way of antenna it does affect signal ) I didn't test it for long but have gone back to Imito MX1_MX2 Finless 1.7b ROM cos I know it works well for me.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] klikzord:
in my case improved alot
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] asanado:
Remote Control for the MK809II

Hi,

I have the MK809II with the stock firmware, and I want to install the Finless firmware.

One of the important functionality for me is to be able to Control it (mouse and keyboard) using my android phone.

I installed the "MK802III Remote Control" on my phone and it identifies (not alaways) my MK809II and I can Control it (not so accurate and comfortable and lacks of multi-language keyboard, but working).

Can someone check if this App can control the MK809II with the finless firmware? (I am quite new to android and firmware flashing, so I am looking for minimum adventures... In case it is not working)

Is there any other App that can control (with mouse and keyboard) the MK809II with the finless firmware?

I read on another forum that there is a CM10 firmware for the RK3066 chip which supports the TeamViewer (/QS) App which enables a full android to android remote desktop - but this firmware is still on developement and not good enougth because it lacks the BT and Wifi support and is not yet stable enougth.

Is it possible to add this kind of TeamViewer support to the Finless firmware?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] craigm1983:
MK809ii version MK806b

Hi

I too purchased an MK809ii from a company called caraudiopoint, this was pictured as MK809ii but when the item arrived it was branded iCube R1, on boot screen it came on with the Google TV logo followed by a white screen reading iCube.

After reading this thread i checked the firmware and found it to be MK806b, I contacted the supplier who assured me that it was an MK809ii, and that iCube was just their "Brand", the firmware is built on MK806b but has 8GB instead of 4GB, after processing and OS you have just under 6GB of free space. They offered to reflash the device with the MK809ii firmware if I paid the return postage.

To be honest I played with the device before and after reflashing and despite a few cosmetic differences, like the R-BOX boot screen the device operates just the same.

I would recommend this device and supplier to anyone thinking of getting an Android stick.

As an aside can anyone advise on how to set up XBMC correctly to a network, I have downloaded and installed but there were no instruction provided and I can't quite figure it out.

Thanks In Advance
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
just us droidmote. works. tried it on the rooted stock FW and Finless 1.5 & 1.7b.

if you have a jailbroken IOS device you could use webe++ this is a bluetooth HID soft mouse/keyboard.

would love to see an adroid implimentation of this idea, because you won't need a running server ap on the stick. Also no wifi lag when you have a lot of traffic going trough the stick
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
Well never heard of webe++ will give it a try on the iPad.Droidmate dont work for me on the 1.7s but Rkremote does.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] asanado:
What is jailbroken IOS device ?

Thanks for the info, even if one of the Apps works, it is fine for me.

What about the TeamViewer app, it seems to be the best because it is a full remote desktop app?

This is where I read that there is a patched Team Viewer QS app that works with CM10:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1836780
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
A jailbroken ios device is an Apple iphone\ipad\ipod that has been "unlocked,jailbroken" to be able to install your own tweaks etc on it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] asanado:
Oh... right, didn't think about Apple...

No, I don't have - my phone is an android one.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Black Dog:
well i got my device today and im not sure wich finless rom I should use so can u please point me to right direction

Thank you

It says its RK30sdk with 2 cores (other software said one) (now Im using system info droid)

on summary it says:

Device: Rokchip rk30sdk

Android: 4.1.1

CPU Max Freq: 1602

CPU cores: 2

System RAM 882 (???)

Display: 1280x672 (9.2inch)

On gpu it says its mali-400 MP

Picture of stick

http://i50.tinypic.com/2i8i1pz.png
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ColinB63:
Just tried MK802III Remote Control on mine with Finless 1.7a and it works fine. It detected the MK809ii as EHomeMedia which was in the running apps list.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
I have found the Imito MX1_MX2 Finless 1.7b ROM to be the best for me so far http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3931-NEW-iMito-MX1-2-Finless-ROM-1-7

Better leave that seems you dont have the mk809 ll model.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Thank you! Thank you!

Works!!!!

BTW, did someone find a solution for the bad wifi throughput?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] RoosterX:
Isn't that a design flaw on the antenna? Or maybe just that iy is so small?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
In other forums I've seen a solution involving opening up the case and moving the antennae outside. I believe that relatively poor WiFi performance has been reported as a problem with android too.

I've also read that using a high WiFi channel has solved some users problems but note that that has already been tried.

Remember as well that we are now using a whole host of 2.4ghz devices. Mobile phones, computers, microwaves (I think), cordless phones etc etc. Interference is inevitable I think.

Except the self help option above a repeater might be of help, I bought one a while ago as my main router range wasn't up to covering the whole house, recently moved it and I have no connection problems with my stick.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
My AP is directly behind the mk809..

I doubt that this is the antenna, lools to me rather like a tcp-stack-break.

I first need a backup method here, that i can image everything on top....any ideas?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
Don't know a great deal about networking but I had problems with my repeater (before I had the stick) - a tp link device. Anyway I installed ddwrt on it and it was transformed. Runs cooler, much easier to configure, far more features and, most importantly, my connection was very stable.

Another solution I've read that seems to have worked is disabling multi flavour 802.11 and run solely 802.11g. Defeats any speed benefits from N but may help troubleshooting.

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Sorry just thought, if you've got a cordless phone near the AP try turning that off at the wall to eliminate interference.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
why not use a a usb to lan adapter on the stick. should be supported by the FW
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Usb hub is ordered, will let ya know....

I would love to see cwm recovery.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
Through ethernet most of the lan hosted stuff seems to work. Using MX Player and latest ARM codecs...
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
Does mx player pkays al codecs in HW mode? Do HD movies playvwithout stuttering? Did try it a while ago but it didn't perform well.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] TommeleTBone:
The normal behaviour, like sometimes dts downmix does not work.

But it's better as with wifi. 720p does work flawless.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] aliguu:
i just got my first MK809ii today! :)

overall its impressive on my tv!

now just need to get a (free) media player app eg xbmc on it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] SoulReaver75:
I'm waiting for MK809II to be delivered in these days.

Meanwhile I subscribe the thread. :)
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sakana:
Xbmc works great with this device ?

What about 1080p ?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Echelonblue:
No HW decoding for videofiles. So hd content isn't playable for XBMC. But sd is ok.

The pkayer that comee with the firmware plays HD without any probs
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sakana:
I like Xbmc

But in the futuro will xbmc will run in mk809 II ?

Xbmc is improving android support
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] SoulReaver75:
smooth full-hd too?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
HD hardware playback is supported on android on xbmc using the mk809 - I have loads of HD movies and they all play without any problems at all. I believe the gpu on the stick is supported.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] sakana:
Nice

So, who have the reason ?

I hope you have, because i want to run xbmc in my mk809 II as soon as it arrives
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] J_B204:
The internals of the mk809 are very similar to the g-box and that is supported...see here: http://wiki.xbmc.org/index.php?title=Android_hardware

Ignore the comment about out putting to 1080p, our stick doesn't have that problem.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] mani79:
Does any body notice internal space on this box is only 500mb every thing else is mounted as sd-card, i just installed few apps and now its reporting low space, does any body know if that can be extended to bigger size?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Black Dog:
Hello I realized its mk809, I wasn sure but i opened it and on chip it says 3066,

finally i flashed rom that other guy reccomended for mk809 its ug802 2dark-finless rom but i have some issues with it

1. can't get full root on some apps like reboot that is included in rom it says you don't have root acces

2. same thing happens on some vnc softs

3. but when I fire up terminal and SU it says #, so in TE i have root so i dont know whats happening, ill try reflash same rom

Or should I use iMito rom?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Sefy:
I really hope you guys can help out, I just got one of these MK809II (box says Unuiga) the About said rk30sdk, it came with Android 4.1.1

Now the problem is, i tried to flash the CWM, it didn't take the first two i tried (mk809ii and mx1) but did flash the generic.

However, after flashing, the system is in bootloop :crying:

I've no idea how you supposed to access it now or it's recovery or restore previous rom!

Help? Pretty please ? :o
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
If it was me I would try the iMito rom http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3931-NEW-iMito-MX1-2-Finless-ROM-1-7

But it is obviously down to you Black Dog :)

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The default usb cable can cause bootloops try another one if you have one and flash again.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Sefy:
Ok using the Reset button i managed to make it load, but how am i supposed to connect it to a PC ? does it have to e connected to the HDMI while being connected to the PC ? so far i'm unable to have the PC identify it.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] pigio76:
Hello guys. I've just rooted my mk809II with firmware stock. I'm trying some apps like "quick boot" and "power off" that power off the device but reboot it after 2 seconds. How can it be? It's the cable, the rom or anything else? Tnx

Inviato dal mio GT-I9100 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] pewterwest:
Do you have your camera plugged directly into the stick or connected to a usb hub?
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
No you dont need to be connected to tv,you just need the usb cable conncted to the otg port to flash.You said you flashed before so you must have the drivers loaded on your pc.Why not try the Imito MX1_MX2 Finless 1.7 ROM http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?3931-NEW-iMito-MX1-2-Finless-ROM-1-7 Have the usb otg cable connected to your pc then while holding down the reset button on the device inset the otg end of the cable into the device then the Finless Rom flash tool should find the device then just click flash.Good luck.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] ggregorsch:
Hello boys and girls, can anyone confirm that Imito MX1_MX2 Finless 1.7b ROM supports 1080p HDMI output? (i mean via settings/screen/HDMI mode). Thanks in advance!
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Sefy:
I only managed to flash by copying the cwm zip to sdcard and renaming it to update.zip

I've so far been unable to install drivers, none of them seem to work with this device i have.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] klikzord:
The best rom for MK809II , without losing WIFI and BT is "NEW- Measy U2C/B12 Finless ROM 1.7".

You just have to run antutu to see the diference... is something else.

If you don´t want to install this rom at least you should use his kernel, it´s totaly the best kernel for our device so far(like i said without losing wife/bt , of course).
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] boyzie:
I'l give it a test drive.

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I cant remember exactly what drivers I installed,I tried many,Did you try the drivers from mk809.com http://www.mk809.com/CS102/en/index.html .When you run the RKbatch tool press the bottom left box then tick the two small squares at the bottom and this will change it to English,worth a try .Seem to remember you have to restart your pc for driversto take effect.
[Android Stick & Console RockChip based Computers] Sefy:
Yeah i tried those from there, and some drivers from this thread too, when I try to force install the driver, it gives me a list of devices and no matter which one i pick, it says "unable to start" so at the moment it's kinda not working, i've emailed Unuiga but i doubt i'll get a reply.