If you're a flash-a-holic, tablet addict like me, you probably have some old tablets laying around that you don't use as a portable "take everywhere" device anymore. With the advent of the TV sticks, Android Media Centers are becoming very popular. Some of the older 3066 based sticks still work pretty well...so I think this older 3066 tablet should still serve the purpose.
Here's an idea and special ROM that may serve as a re-purposing of your older tablet in your living room. Results may vary, though...I hope your HDMI connection works well for you.
I started this project as an experiment, and liked it well enough to share with the Freaktab family.
This ROM is based on the the last factory firmware released by Pipo (5/15/2013) for the M5 3G tablet. It should work fine with both versions (wifi and 3G). I've found with my other Pipo ROM's, they are compatible with one another.
This ROM has two additional features that weren't included in v1.1:
Auto Install Feature: This allows you to install apk's automatically on first boot, if you have the apk files located in a folder named autoinstall on your external SD card. See this thread for details on this feature
Beyond XBMC Launcher: Thanks to Freaktab developer, Flumpster, we have a version of XBMC that runs as your default launcher. This will allow you to use your M5 just as if it were a TV Stick media center. See this thread for support and questions about XBMC. I know just enough about XBMC to make me seriously dangerous, so if you need support with this feature, please ask Flumpster in his thread.
XBMC is automatically installed after the first boot, but you must launch it to go through the configuration the first time. You can set it as your default launcher if you want, or just run XBMC as an app. After you boot for the first time, just open your app drawer and watch XBMC and the Reboot apps populate on the screen. Then just wait about 30 more seconds and you can reboot if you wish.
Otherwise, this ROM comes with the usual RileyROM features:
Rooted with SuperSU
Debloated of all Pipo bloatware
Google Play Store tweaks added to improve availability of apps
Init.d support
Busybox support
English language default (all other languages are still supported)
Boot screens by Tattman65
Flash Tool by Finless
Reboot app by Petrus
Download
Enjoy!!!!!
If this ROM makes a difference for you, please consider a donation to support future RileyROM's here at Freaktab.com Donate!!!
Here's an idea and special ROM that may serve as a re-purposing of your older tablet in your living room. Results may vary, though...I hope your HDMI connection works well for you.
I started this project as an experiment, and liked it well enough to share with the Freaktab family.
This ROM is based on the the last factory firmware released by Pipo (5/15/2013) for the M5 3G tablet. It should work fine with both versions (wifi and 3G). I've found with my other Pipo ROM's, they are compatible with one another.
This ROM has two additional features that weren't included in v1.1:
Auto Install Feature: This allows you to install apk's automatically on first boot, if you have the apk files located in a folder named autoinstall on your external SD card. See this thread for details on this feature
Beyond XBMC Launcher: Thanks to Freaktab developer, Flumpster, we have a version of XBMC that runs as your default launcher. This will allow you to use your M5 just as if it were a TV Stick media center. See this thread for support and questions about XBMC. I know just enough about XBMC to make me seriously dangerous, so if you need support with this feature, please ask Flumpster in his thread.
XBMC is automatically installed after the first boot, but you must launch it to go through the configuration the first time. You can set it as your default launcher if you want, or just run XBMC as an app. After you boot for the first time, just open your app drawer and watch XBMC and the Reboot apps populate on the screen. Then just wait about 30 more seconds and you can reboot if you wish.
Otherwise, this ROM comes with the usual RileyROM features:
Rooted with SuperSU
Debloated of all Pipo bloatware
Google Play Store tweaks added to improve availability of apps
Init.d support
Busybox support
English language default (all other languages are still supported)
Boot screens by Tattman65
Flash Tool by Finless
Reboot app by Petrus
Download
Enjoy!!!!!
If this ROM makes a difference for you, please consider a donation to support future RileyROM's here at Freaktab.com Donate!!!
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