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[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
Good news, well sort of...

I have just fixed mine. The problem is a faulty on board LiPo battery.

If a LiPo drops down too low then it is destroyed. This one reads zero volts so it is definitely bin fodder.

I disconnected the battery and connected up a replacement cell. The V2 powered up straight away and worked flawlessly on Windows 10. It looks like the bios looks for a minimum voltage level from the cell and if it doesn't see it it will not allow the PC to start. It must be the battery management that is doing it.

I just need to buy a 1s1p (single cell) LiPo to replace the original and it's sorted. As I don't intend running this off battery any thing that will fit the case should do the job. Just be sure to get the highest capacity possible to prevent too high a charge rate.

Gerry
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] smpillai11:
Where did you buy lipo from? can you please post link of battery? What is the battery voltage?

Also any advise on how to open unit without breaking?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
Wow thanks for this info it will be very useful to others.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] AinarsLusitis:
AinarsLusitis

OK thank you

will try
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
A single cell LiPo is 3.7v and you can buy them on Ebay for around £10 (from Hong kong or china).

Try searching for "3.7v 5000 LiPo" but measure your old battery's physical dimensions first to make sure the new one will fit in the case.

I suspect it may be possible to open it without breaking the glass by removing the screws at the end then sliding a couple of thin blades down the sides where the clips are. You should then be able to hod it upside down and tap it in to the palm of your hand to shake the innards out.

I'll try and get some time to measure it later so you know where the clips are.

Thinking about it I now suspect that the LiPo actually runs the PC and the power adaptors function is to charge it. It may be possible to power it completely from the power adaptor which would be fine for my intended purpose of a media PC.

Gerry
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] smpillai11:
Thanks for the info and pics. Did your case break when you opened it? I would appreciate if you could send pics with location of clips. I was thinking of powering completely from the power adapter too. But the BIOS settings will not be saved once you power off (date time). Is there an option in BIOS to disable the battery?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] AinarsLusitis:
I had disconnected the wire from the battery

I add and running
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
Yes I broke it just like everyone else has. However if you know the location of the two clips it may be possible to open it without damage.

Even with the broken glass it wouldn't take much effort to replace it with something else like a piece of aluminum or plastic and make it look good.

I didn't even look at the date to see if it was wrong but it's not something that would bother me on this PC.

I'm at work now but I will try and have a look at it later to see if there are any settings for the battery in the BIOS.

Gerry
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Gelete1980:
Urgent problem with VOYO V2 - Need a Backup of the System

Hello everyone,

I have a problem with my VOYO V2 unit. It started to fail and I tried to reset the PC from the special menu in Windows 10 that allows you to keep your data but reinstall windows 10 and uninstalling all programs and preferences.

It occured something in the process and now it does not boot. The most I can do with this cheating the system is to try to recover the system with an BACKUP IMAGE. I did not made it when the device was fresh :crying: ... (and now it is too late.) I need your help guys to do one of this:

Option A -> Boot from an USB with a fresh copy of Windows 10. I got this USB with Windows 10, I have installed several computers with this USB drive. But I cannot find the secuence to make the BIOS to start up from this disk. What do I have to do? Can anyone please describe the steps to get the USB installation of Windows 10 so that i can install it at once?

Option B -> Sometimes I can get to windows restore menu (Win10 special menu for troubleshooting). Is there someone who can upload a BACKUP image of this Voyo V2 device for me to RESTORE the device??

I hope you could hep. I really need your help, I would really appreciate!!!

Thank you everyone!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] pixelpusher68:
Personally I would go with option A.

To get to the boot screen press ESC repeatedly until the boot screen comes up then follow the prompts.

Its easier to use a usb hub with the keyboard, mouse and windows boot usb plugged in.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Gelete1980:
Urgent problem with VOYO V2 - Need a Backup of the System

Thank you pixelpusher68 for your sooner answer.

About your answer, I am using a 4-ports USB Hub to connect the keyboard and USB drives. The key question is that when I press ESC it appears BIOS Menu as I suggested in my first post. When it shows the BIOS Menu Screen I do not know what to do. I have tried several things without success. It is supossed to load the USB with the Windows 10 copy at first, but it did not. :confused:

Please, if it is possible for anyone, describe the exact key pressings you made to arrive to load from an USB Drive.

For me, when I press the ESC key it appears the UEFI BIOS screen. Please, check attachment: "Boot Screenshots.rar" (UEFI SCRREENS - inside you can find the screenshots i will refer to in this post). The UEFI BIOS shows several options as follows:

Option1: Continue - (seems to just let the system boot as normal with the preinstalled Win10 copy, for me, the copy that does not work)

Option2: Boot Manager - (this option takes you to the Boot Option Menu, see "BootMngr.BootMngr Button.jpg" in the attached .rar file). In this Menu you can access to EFI Boot Devices, in the related image you can see: Windows Boot Manager (does nothing at my Voyo V2); Android (sometimes takes me to special recovery Win10 menu but i cannot do anything here, i have tried everything with fatal results); Internal EFI Shell, which takes me to special menu i cannot understand.

Option3: Device Management - (this option takes you to a quick Device List, see "BootMngr.DeviceMngr Option.jpg" in the attached .rar file). Here you can only change the Primary Video BIOS... nothing for me, I think!

Option4: Boot from File - (this option takes you to a File Explorer whit no options, see "BootMngr.Boot from File Option.jpg" in the attached .rar file). I cannot understand this menu. It just let you into the VoyoV2. I cannot find any USB plugged. I cannot do anything here, I do not know what to do :rolleyes: .

Option5: Secure Boot Option - (this option takes you to an Administer Secure Boot Menu, see "BootMngr.Secure Boot Option.jpg" in the attached .rar file). This only takes you to erase all SB settings or restore them to default. Nothing else for me.

Option6: SCU - (this option takes you to the InsydeH2O Setup Utility Menu -the nearest thing to a BIOS-, see "BootMngr.SCU Option.Main Tab.jpg" in the attached .rar file). There I can see many options that I do not understand at all. So that I am not doing anything here until I get to know... There are many images of the Tabs included in this Utility Menu. Please, try to check them in the .rar file attached. They are named as BootMngr.SCU Option.**********.jpg files. I hope anyone can explain.

Thank you so much again for your understanding. Your valuable help would be really appreciated.

I hope you could hep. I really need your help!!!

Thank you everyone!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] pixelpusher68:
Hi Gelete1980,

I honestly can't remember which option I chose and I can't check for you because I returned my Voyo. I wasn't happy with it.

If I were to guess I would have chosen either "Boot from File" or "Boot Manager". Is your usb drive with the windows setup files configured correctly? If it's not the voyo might not list it.

Are all the ports on your usb hub working? One of my ports was broken so when I moved my usb drive to another port the voyo was able to see it.

Sorry I can't be of more help.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
Sorry for the delay in replying.

The Voyo has been in use for several hours now as a media PC using Kodi and has been faultless.

I replaced the original battery with an old 3.7v battery from a phone which was only 1200mah but this still runs for over 2 hours on battery alone. As I leave this plugged in all of the time it isn't an issue.

My solution to the broken glass top is to simply turn it upside down so it just looks like a gold box

To open this without breaking the top you need to use a couple of Stanley blades (utility knife blades).

Remove the screws at the connector end first.

Now with the Voyo laid flat and the glass top uppermost you need to push the point of each blade in to the case vertically down the sides of the case not under the glass to a depth of 3 to 4mm. The point you insert the blades should be 20mm from the opposite end to the connectors. Now simply push the top of the blades out a few millimeters and the innards will be released from the case.

I will add a few images with dimensions on to help later .

Gerry
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] nigeemac999:
would this battery work cheers

im new wont let me post link to battery :( is there a certain name for the connector on bat thanks
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
No connector the battery leads are soldered to the board. What you see in the images i posted is a connector I fitted so I could attach it to a LiPo pack for testing.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] nigeemac999:
thanks

thanks very much gerry for pics aswell :)
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
Check your pm.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] PolyDier:
Drivers W10 for voyo V2

Hi,

I try to download drivers for the Voyo V2 by 2 links found on the forum, but one requires a decryption key and the other is empty.

Somebody could you help me to download them or to bring them back online

thanks for your help

Didier
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
There you go I will fix the other links too.Sorry

http://www.megafileupload.com/qq2T/BayTrail_14-10-2015_23-49-51.zip
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
After taking the original battery apart (it's a 1s2p) I found that one of the tabs wasn't connected. Soldering it back together and I'm now seeing 4.02v off load. The voyo now has it's original battery in place and works ok.

Gerry
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] twojepc:
I've got the same fix!

I have the same issue. My Voyo V2 didnt work at all. The clue was broken one wire (black) on the battery. After soldering cable, everything started work beautifully. Same battery was efficient, but only wire caused these problems. Check yours models of Voyo V2, probably you have similar problems.

Here's it is a photo story and review in polish about this issue.

twojepc.pl/artykuly.php?id=voyo-V2-mini-pc&strona=2
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] gerrynamfc:
The debacle continues

latest on this.

I have received my replacement Voyo V2 from Gearbest and it' has exactly the same fault! I know it will be an easy fix and i can open it up without breaking the glass now but this is ridiculous.

How on earth do these people stay in business?

The only plus side for me is I got the replacement for half the original price so I have two nice little mini pc's for about £100

They are going to get some really ****e feedback for this :mad:

Gerry
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] caballerofenix:
s.o.s

help, help...... helloooo.... i have a problem, i need a copy bios of voyo v2..... i deactivate the USB in BIOS, and i dont use the keyboard for nothing.... so, need a copy of bios....

i solded a few wires to the Winbond chip and use a SPI programmer, but unfortunately i used a worng BIOS, from a VOYO mini PC, not a VOYO V2...... BRICKED!!!!!

if someone have a copy of BIOS, i solve my problem!!!! thanks!!!!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] alwaysbless:
Anyone been able to find a safe tool for taking this thing apart? Ive tried a tiny flat head screw driver and a box cutter and both were too thick to fit in there without damaging the external casing. Im really wondering what the best tool for this would be
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
To help you out a bit, You will need to undo the two screws by the HDMI connector (The glass top is stuck down with thin double sided sticky tape all the round) & release the two clips on the inside to get the guts out.

As for tools getting the top off something very thin strong but with a little flex in it, but I fear you will still break it
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] alwaysbless:
Yea ive already done that and am aware how to disassemble I just didn't have much luck using a utility blade or tiny screw driver to slide down the sides. To fix this thing it seems like I am def going to have it break it which sucks since its so purddyy. Perhaps ill stop by the home depot later and have a look at some stuff there.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
Here's an idea,You could try to make a tool from a plastic bottle there quite strong,Cut a strip form near the neck of a bottle its stronger there, no bigger than 9mm wide. try to slide them straight down where the clips are.

Edit: iv just tried it on mine & it works,When you slide the plastic in try & slide it straight down about 5mm it will make a click when the clip is open (mine did)
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] alwaysbless:
I actually gave this a try last night with a coke bottle and it was far too thick LOL, ill have to try with another bottle later but thats great that you got it!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] caballerofenix:
I need a Bios Voyo V2

someone can help me? i have a problem, i need a copy bios of voyo v2..... i deactivate the USB in BIOS, and i dont use the keyboard for nothing.... so, need a copy of bios....

i solded a few wires to the Winbond chip and use a SPI programmer, but unfortunately i used a worng BIOS, from a VOYO mini PC, not a VOYO V2...... BRICKED!!!!!

if someone have a copy of BIOS, i solve my problem!!!!

the process to obtain the BIOS is:

1. Downloading the program called Afuwin ( if afuwin is not possible, another similar program to read/write BIOS )

2. Open as administrator Afuwingui.exe \afuwin\32\AfuWin32\Afuwingui.exe.

3. Press SAVE, give a name and select where to save the file...

and then, if someone help me, i will give an e-mail for receive it.... and THANKS!!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] blinkone:
Hi just tried two programs both failed

1.Afuwin loads but shows 0 bytes in all sectors so nothing to save.

2.Universal BIOS backup toolkit 2.0 gives me an error (can not identify the BIOS)

Edit try this done with Universal BIOS backup toolkit 2.0

https://mega.nz/#!I9FnxCrB!HPQRPMJYmEfZW_BEJHFEbHNq2FJDhb4y67K4c-ulpnE
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] alwaysbless:
I was able to get mine apart without breaking anything or really damaging the casing at all. What I did was find the tiniest flat head screw driver I could from a mini screw driver set and then slipped it in at the gap seen on one of the rounded corners and then I was able to slip it beneath the glass top and prop it up just enough to slide in my triple aaa card which I used to remove the glue from under the rest of it. Now with the top off I can easily remove it from the casing.

[IMG="Tools"]http://i.imgur.com/JGqCg4x.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] caballerofenix:
thanks!!! i flashed this file in the SPI BIOS, but not work..... its bricked yet.... i dont know what is the problem..... perhaps the image BIOS is not correct, or i would do something more... well, anyway, thanks.... and if the BIOS file was not correct and you have another, it is welcome!! thanks!!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] alwaysbless:
Anyone know if the battery can just be removed all together to make it work? I dont have a soldering iron readily available and would at some point to actually use this thing.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] hongddan:
Hello...

I have Voyo V2.

The system does not recognize the USB because BIOS settings were wrong.

It's my mistake.

So...I can't enter BIOS never. The right boot to the OS.

How can I use USB keyboard...mouse...etc.

Thank you.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] plato79:
Just an information about the battery. When my device came, I booted it and saw 3% percent and charging.. After several hours of use it still showed 3% percent..

After disconnecting USB mouse/keyboard and pairing with BT mouse/keyboard, it finally started charging... So if you want to use USB devices, use a powered USB hub. Voyo cannot provide enough power for powering system and charging battery.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] alwaysbless:
w00t, was able to get mine finally working last night. Took all of 2 seconds to fix once the case was opened =P
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] hongddan:
I messed up some settings in BIOS the other day, as I was trying to change some USB setting, and somehow I disabled the USB support in BIOS, so I really want to reset BIOS to default settings.

Please help me anyone.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] uniextra:
well mine does not have the problem on the battery but the WIFI sucks its unuseable! i get connection speeds of about 1Mbps...

i have tried everything, but solution so far.. does anyone had this problem?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] raven6679:
Hi. Did somebody manage to fully reinstall successfully Windows 10 from scratch?

I did reinstall Windows, and it went fine, but the problem appeared with Intel HD Graphic drivers...

It seems like every time, no matter what method I choose, the process of driver installation trigger system restart without completing instalation (drivers are NOT installed properly).

I tried 3 ways:

1) drivers backup from this thread

2) Windows Update

3) Intel Driver Update application

Did somebody encounter this problem too?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] asivilya:
hello there,

did any one manage to install / run live edition of ubuntu or openelec on this Voyo V2 device?

if so please explain how you did....

tnx.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] raven6679:
I did another fresh install, drivers restore and this time it worked. Windows also activated with no problem.

Wysłane z mojego Redmi Note 2 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] eliafino:
Any way to reset BIOS?

My voyo after some changes in BIOS for USB boot, now not starting, only green led but no HDMI...
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Eng91:
I have the same issue!! I've tried to disconnect the battery, replace it, but the mini PC doesn't start =( my colleague said me that he changed some settings and after doesn't start again.

Anyone have any idea for restore the default configuration of the BIOS or rewrite the default parameters?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] tomrtomr:
Hello,

I have this mini PC, but when Windows 10 installing new version freeze and crash.

Now I reinstalled Windows 10 from Microsoft Windows 10 ISO, but ACPI drivers missing. Several drivers I installed from driver package located in this forum, but ACPI not.

Have anybody clear Windows Backup whole system with all drivers installed?

Thank you.
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] m0rph:
Hi, My Voyo arrived today and after an hour of use it switched itself off and now it wont power up again. press button and green light for 5 secs then off.

Can I just remove the battery all together? or do I have to replace/repair it?

if there is a common repair does anybody have pics of what I need to look for, I`m confident I can tear this thing apart without damaging it. just need help on what needs doing once I`m in there!

Cheers

Daz

---------- Post added at 05:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------

how?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] henrikschneider:
Ubuntu on Voyo V2

Hall all

I am new to this site, and can see a lot os good questions and answers.

I hve a well functioning V2 working fine on its Windows-10

However I need to run Ubuntu on the machine, but can't get itbooting from the standard USB port via a 4port USB hub.

I have no converter to the micro USB port.

Has any of you had luck with installing Ubuntu on the V2?

I advance - thanks

/henrik
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] eliafino:
Hi,

I asked directly to VOYO for my problem of BIOS, no answer.

I asked to the store where I bought it, he said asked a ROM to manufacturer.

I want install linux on this VOYO V2!!!
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] m0rph:
if you tell me how to dump my bios I will! - may have found a solution to my problem! currently in testing
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Eng91:
But you have resolved the problem that the VOYO doesn't start?
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Grace1993:
Thank you so much.

I like the box too.

Have a good day !:fingers-crossed:;)
[Android Stick & Console Intel based Computers] Teahjo:
The Voyo V2 looked so gorgeous that, even with it's low specs, it attracted me. Using it wasn't too bad, until Microsoft forced it into it's first update. It continued without interruption but afterwards the little guy came in a sort of a repair loop. I don't know what happened, but after a number of tries it started up normal again. Pfew.... Subsequently I started to test it with more things and was confronted with a number of crashes that had to do with my Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse. Apparently the USB device was drawing too much power. A powered USB hub was the solution. Using it as a Kodi media player it worked quite well till, for an unknown reason (another Microsoft update?) it came again in a repair loop. Restarting, restarting and restarting numbers of times didn't get it back to normal this time. Forced to try all restore options, I discovered that none worked, so I decided to follow the path of the USB windows restore and made a disk according to what seemed to be the right way. Unfortunately there was no boot option for USB, so I had to start looking into the UEFI options and made a mistake. I saved after disabling USB 3.0, reading in the right column that it would force the ports into USB 2.0. Stupid mistake, I lost access to the USB ports. And there I am. The Chinese seller offered me a repair option by sending it back to the factory. Express shipments not allowed for tax reasons, so a process of a few months. Not happy with that I found this forum and discovered that more people lost access to USB ports. Unfortunately without solution. Nevertheless I decide to open up the little beauty and, of course, broke the glass plate and it's attached wifi antenna to find out afterwards how I could have opened it without breaking. Studying the systemboard I found the little chip that I suppose contains the UEFI code. A Winbond 25QF64FW. Studying the specs of this little thing, I had for a moment the hope that I could reset it to factory settings, but unfortunately without success. Next plan I have is the road of an EEPROM programmer, but for that I will need the unchanged code for this baby's UEFI. My Voyo is not beautiful anymore and pretty useless. No idea if I can ever solve it, not even with a good flash file. Any help would be appreciated. It was another lesson, actually an old one. The lesson of my life. Beauty is not a guarantee for a good relationship, it often hides something that you only discover later.