... and BOOM ... now this lame duck is a pretty solid low budget android TV box.
Custom ROM ( image / firmware ) for the MXQ PRO 4k - p201
stable . fast . clean . leanback ATV . custom rom
This custom rom is based on the UGOOS AM2 firmware
Important Note
This ROM has already driver of the following Realtek WiFI chips included
- RTL8188eu ( >> works << confirmd by Milchen83 )
- RTL8189es (BOARD MODEL: MXQ-S905-D16 VER:1.0 DATE:151021)
- RTL8189fs (onlyV2.0 SSE&V2.5 MEE)
- RTL8192eu
- RTL8723bs
- RTL8812au
My p201 Leelbox has the RTL8189es WiFI chip. So i can guarantee you it is working with that one. If you got another version of the MXQ PRO p201 box, that has one of the other Realtek WiFi chips build in, give it a try.
And please let us all know if this ROM also works for you. (exact BOX version & WiFi chip) THX
It is a fully Google android TV rom with the following features:
- 3D FPS BOOSTER (Switch UI resolition on the fly to a lower resolution to get more FPS in 3D games
Recommended setting = 1280 720 190 - (need root)) - International leanback keybord (long press OK for special characters)
- Voice search support (use USB MIC)
- easy ROOT (#SU) via UGOOS advance settings
- Fully IR remote support
- easy edit for Gampad settings
- Samba (SMB) Network file server (for easy APP sideload)
- App Drawer (for easy start of non ATV apps)
- Autoframerate
- Enhanced IR Remote Keys
- etc...
Known issues:
- No support for Wireless Assistend (Fireasy / Firefly) from UGOOS settings
Some screen shots
Google leanback android TV launcher (home screen)
Additional settings (ROOT, Fileserver, Gamepad Settings, Wireless Assitent (does not work), Voice Input)
Clean ROM (all bloatware and unneeded services are already removed)
Long press power button (sleep, reboot, reboot recovery)
How to install
NOTE: The preinstall process on first start is finished after Opera Internet Browser is visible.
App Drawer (since V2.0 SSE)
Change log
V2.5 MEE (Missy Elliott Edition)
- Added 3D FPS BOOSTER (on the fly UI resolution changer (needs root))
- Added support to write on USB drive (THX to davedeluria for the hint)
- Enhanced UI speed & smoothness (ATV leanback launcher stays now in RAM)
- Enhanced Network (WiFi/LAN) speed
- Enhanced Media streaming (Audio/Video) smoothnes
- Updated all Apps to the latest version
- Changed Opera start page to google.com
- serveral other small fixes & enhancments ...
V2.0 SSE (Slim Shady Edition)
- fixed a boot issue (wrong kernel thermal cpu check)
- added additional WiFi driver for RTL8189fs
- updated WiFi driver for RTL8188eu, RTL8189es, RTL8192eu, RTL8723bs, RTL8812au
- added the following functions for the non used IR remote keys (TV CONTROL)
[ power = play/pause | vol+ = skip | vol- = rewind | TV IN = stop | SET = music | SETUP = search | APP = bookmark ] - added „"App Drawer"“ to home screen. (easy start of side loaded non ATV apps)
- added new apps & google ATV services like: aptoide TV, AirPin, Gamepad Tester, Terminal, ATV Customization, Landscape Wallpaper, ...
- updated all google apps to the latest version (date 170402)
- removed ATV launcher for dlna/AirPlay & Miracast (start them via App Drawer)
- removed all BT settings and files
- serveral other small fixes & enhancments ...
V1.1
- fixed some kernel issues during boot
- cleaned up kernel init from not used garbage
- reorganized and optimized apps to speed up system boot & app load time
- updated all google apps to the latest version (date 170321)
- fixed voice input for non leanback ATV apps
- added google text to speech to enable voice on search results like weather forecast / who is questions etc.
- added ATV launcher for Amlogic dlna & AirPlay service
- added ATV launcher for Miracast service
- re added stock LatinIME keybord to re enable language & input setinngs @More settings
- removed all firefly files because of missing kernel drivers (but it is still in settings)
- re added BT settings to kernel init (if someone wants to try to get BT working if board supports it)
V1.0
- inital port from UGOOS AM3 V0.0.7 TV firmware for MXQ PRO 4k p201
DOWNLOAD
The needed USB Burning Tool and this guide is already included to the ROM download file.
[ V2.5 MEE - Missy Elliott Edition ]
[ V2.0 SSE - Slim Shady Edition | link 2 ]
[ V1.1 ] [ V1.0 ]
additional infos
- For Tips & Tricks to speed up this ROM check >> this post <<
- Hints on using a Gamepad with this ROM can be found >> here <<
- Check also >> this thread << for tipps on free of charge IR remote friendly (ATV leanback) apps.
[ Note ]
To enable Daydream (screensaver, auto sleep & shutdown)
Enable Developer options: System > Device > About >> ( click 7x on 'Build' )
Diasable Stay awake: System > Prefernces > Developer options > General > Stay awake >> ( Off )
Free Daydream ATV app tipp: Photo Gallery and Screensaver
(Photo Sources: Facebook, Flickr, ,Google Photos, Local photos on your device, ,NASA Photo a Day, 500px)
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