[ROM] Ugoos AM6 ATV_by_Sasvlad ( AndroidTV 9.0 )

[Sasvlad]

Update: [ROM] Ugoos AM6 Android TV by Sasvlad 0.3.6 (Dualboot and SingleBoot)

Suitable for AM6, AM6 Pro and AM6 PLUS.


Dear friends, I present to your attention my new hybrid for ATV lovers.
Many thks to UGOOS for sending me the device to play.

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Why a hybrid? Anyone familiar with my ATV in past boxes knows, that I'm trying to combine both camps of amateur / opponents of AndroidTV. This is another step towards the perfect firmware, which AOSP supporters will also like:

1. All the benefits and convenience of the AndroidTV interface for Remote Control are present.
2. For those who like to work with a mouse, there is a Status and a Navigation bars, imperceptible for those who love the Remote, not the mouse.
3. You can also use the browser. An alternative TV-Market is installed in addition to the reduced ATV Market.

To increase the speed of work, and also taking into account only 2Gb of memory, I deleted everything that can be done without.

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Changelog v.0.0.8:

• built-in modified for Ugoos AM6 TWRP recovery 3.2.3-1.

Changelog v.0.0.9:

1. Fixed device reboot when playing iptv
2. Reworked CEC settings
3. CEC. Added tv volume control settings
4. Added hibernation function (Device Preferences -> Screen saver -> Power key action)

Changelog v.0.1.0:

• 1. Fixed some crashes when playing iptv
• 2. Added usb power control in sleep mode (Device Preferences -> USB -> USB Power)
• 3. Added shownig CEC status (Device Preferences -> Display -> HDMI CEC)
• 4. Added volume regulator steps setting (Device Preferences -> Sound)
• 5. Added WebView switcher (Device Preferences -> Developer options)
• 6. Fixed default settings of CEC volume control
• 7. Fixed crash when trying reboot
• 8. ?hanged the default pink walpaper
• 9. Added background music widget
• 10. Added notification widget
• 11. Updated launcher and some GAPPS

Changelog v.0.1.1:

• 1. Added ability to set wallpaper to fit the screen
• 2. Added ability lock FullHD interface for applications that change display mode to 4k (Device Preferences -> Display -> Screen resolution)
• 3. Added power settings, silent boot settings (Device Preferences -> Power)
• 4. Other minor changes

Changelog v.0.2.1:

• 1. Fixed switching audio tracks (passthrough)
• 2. Added DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD passthrough support in Kodi, VLC
• 3. Fixed IPTV fps problem when starting a channel
• 4. Many other video codec fixes
• 5. Fixed waking up in different apps
• 6. Added new HDMI CEC options
• 7. Fixed interface rotation problem if use quick panel button
• 8. Added USB Realtek Ethernet support
• 9. Removed TWRP
• 10. Other system stability changes
• 11. Fixed video rotation
• 12. Fixed video scaling higher than 100%
• 13. Added write permissions to external storages for applications
• 14. Fixed button loss for input devices settings
• 15. Added buttons MOVE_END, MOVE_HOME, F2-F5 for input devices settings
• 16. Removed camera event when double press the power button
• 17. Added default keylayout for g20s air mouse
• 18. Fixed air mouse microphone
• 19. Fixed AUX IN work
• 20. Fixed device boot crashes

Changelog v.0.2.2:

• 1. Added disable auto power-on function (Device Preferences -> Power)
• 2. Some fixes and improves of system automatic frame rate function
• 3. Fixed video scaling higher than 100% for not 1080 resolutions
• 4. Fixed colored stripes bug when boot with interlaced resolution
• 5. Fixed Samba server when storage have damaged partition, unsupported fs or is it expanded internal storage
• 6. Added ext4 file system support for external storages
• 7. Improved Display size setting
• 8. Fixed dolby vision setting
• 9. TvSettings. Added rssi, frequency, link speed info for wifi connection
• 10. Fixed ethernet link down if enable VPN
• 11. Added ukrainian translations
• 12. Updated timezones
• 13. Added support of some usb devices
• 14. Added Android TV Remote Service
• 15. Added Air Screen as pre-installed application
• 16. Fixed cpu frequency problem
• 17. Fixed random power on
• 18. Other system stability changes

Changelog v.0.2.3:

From me an additional gift to all fans of AM6 AndroidTV by Sasvlad: the long-awaited OTA update!

Who has already installed AM6 AndroidTV by Sasvlad v.0.2.2, can now be updated from TWRP-Recovery in ZIP (pseudo-OTA) format.
Go to TWRP in any way, - Install - point to the file Update_AM6_ATV_by_Sasvlad_v.0.2.3.zip previously copied to the box.
Updating from the "Device Settings" will not work, only from TWRP.

• 1. Fixed CEC wake up
• 2. Added CEC work with function "disable auto power-on"
• 3. Improvements of system automatic frame rate function for more stable work with program AFR functions
• 4. Fixed video offset (black stripes), if use custom display size
• 5. Fixed colored stripes bug when boot with AV and on some old TVs
• 6. Replaced Android TV Remote Service to version from play market
• 7. Fixed bug, not showing all external storages for Samba Server
• 8. Added usb audio settings, removed USB audio routing from developer settings
• 9. Fixed CPU load with droidlogic app
• 10. DolbyVision disabled by default
• 11. Fixed "None" proxy setting
• 12. Fixed static ip settings bug, not showing current dns servers
• 13. Added custom ir power key setting
• 14. Some changes in deep color setting
• 15. Experimental function: Removed stock Youtube. Instead, an interceptor plug is installed on SmartYoutube.
  To avoid duplication of voice search results, turn off search in SmartYoutube in the settings.

Changelog v.0.2.4 - v.0.2.5:

1. Picture optimization are disabled by default and added switcher (Playback settings)
2. Added experimental video picture settings (Playback settings)
3. Updated Velvet application, added Katniss application
4. Notifications from Android TV Remote Service are disabled by default
5. Enabled long press and double tap events for HOME button
6. Added confirm dialog to display color settings
7. Added some key layout files
8. Redesigned PowerMenu application. Now it is translucent. Added the ability to display its buttons on the main screen, assigning commands to buttons. 9. The new App Drawer, the appearance is improved for Android TV. Design borrowed from AmazonFire.



Changelog v.0.2.7

• 1. Fixed audio clicks in AV port
• 2. Added mouse settings to TvSettings
• 3. Added experimental ability use mouse as touch input
• 4. Video Picture Settings. Disabled system automatic frame rate function
• 5. Video Picture Settings. Fixed bugs of hue setting
• 6. Video Picture Settings. Removed sharpness setting
• 7. Video Picture Settings. Added setting for disabling all video effects and optimizations
• 8. Fixed some buttons in Chrome
• 9. SambaServer. Changed names of storages
• 10. Fixed crash of Bluetooth settings when device connected
• 11. Added support ext4, ntfs, exfat for SD cards in recovery mode
• 12. Added support ext4 for usb storages in recovery mode
• 13. Added support of multiple storages (partitions) in recovery mode if use System Update application
• 14. Fixed automatic update error with expanded storage
• 15. Fixed some crashes of System Update application

Changelog v.0.2.8+

• 1. Fixed mouse clicks bug
• 2. Fixed update from expanded storage if use System Update application
• 3. Fixed update from usb disks with multiple partitions in recovery mode if use System Update application
• 4. Fixed periodic disconnect of usb 2.0 ports

Changelog v.0.3.2

• 1. Fixed multichannel PCM audio problem. Added automatic detection
• 2. Fixed SPDIF work for 192 kHz 32 bit audio (AM6, X2)
• 3. Added high resolution audio support in user applications (sample rates higher 48 kHz)
• 4. Added PCM audio settings
• 5. Added SPDIF passthrough support when TV connected to AV
• 6. Fixed crash when exiting hibernation mode
• 7. Fixed returning to the same mode when use system AFR function
• 8. Added restoring last active display mode after HDMI hotplug event if possible
• 9. Added option for power on via Bluetooth (Device Preferences -> Power)
• 10. Removed CEC shutdown command when device reboot
• 11. Added option for power off related devices when going to sleep (Device Preferences -> Display -> HDMI CEC)
• 12. Changed some translations in TvSettings
• 13. Made TvSettings window translucent
• 14. Added top margin for Accessory window in TvSettings
• 15. Cifs, Nfs clients. Disallow enable client if not filled all fields
• 16. Changed default wallpaper
• 17. Added few wallpapers as preinstalled
• 18. Changed Wireless assistant settings, disabled fireasy by default
• 19. Added Ugoos remote server
• 20. Added Remote Control Buttons application (AM6)
• 21. Added support red, green buttons from new ugoos IR remote (AM6)
• 22. Video freeze fixed for mpeg-4 videos.

Changelog v.0.3.3

• 1. Fixed work of multichannel high resolution PCM audio
• 2. Added saving display mode after turning off/on the TV with AV receiver
• 3. Now default display mode for applications equals resolution in settings
• 4. Now Lock UI size function worked for all display modes
• 5. Applications will not be redrawn if enabled Lock UI size function
• 6. Fixed screen rotation for non FullHD interface
• 7. Some wallpapers are copied to user folder
• 8. Added Fake Wi-Fi function
• 9. Fixed some crashes of application TvSettings
• 10. Added horizontal recent apps window as option
• 11. Fixed not worked TV volume control by CEC in some cases
• 12. Fixed h265 playback crash
• 13. Fixed interlaced video stream jitter bug
• 14. Fixed display freezes and becomes slow/lags while selecting PIP mode options in VLC app
• 15. Fixed freezes when playing 8k video (X3)
• 16. Ugoos remote changes:
• - added quick connection menu
• - added joystick menu
• - fixed work with third-party keyboards
• - added multi-touch to the touch screen
• - added button on-off vibration
• - added button power off TV box
• - other changes
• Dualboot build with CoreELEC
• 1. Increase CoreELEC partition size to 3GB
• 2. Replaced CoreELEC night build to stable 9.2.2

Changelog v.0.3.4:

• 1. Fixed middle portrait mode of screen rotation
• 2. Fixed audio passthrough for 2.0 TVs
• 3. Added new option for HDMI CEC when device turn off or standby
• 4. Added ability to adjust the volume of AV receivers via HDMI CEC
• 5. Some gamepads now work
• 6. Added ability to always use fractional frequencies for system automatic frame rate function
• 7. Enabled recent apps snapshots for TV ROMs
• 8. Changed appearance of grant permissions gialog
• 9. Changed volume bar view
• 10. Improvements for visibility of more Wi-Fi channels
• 11. Added dual band Wi-Fi hotspot
• 12. Added immersive mode option for system bars
• 13. Some fixes of focus for choice app window
• 14. Added Ethernet switcher
• 15. Now fake Wi-Fi option working without reboot
• 16. Fixed showing IP and MAC addresses when use fake Wi-Fi option
• 17. Other improves of fake Wi-Fi option
• 18. Updated ukrainian translations
• 19. TvSettings. Some descriptions changes
• 20. Fixed screenrecord utility
• 21. Changed boot animation (X2,X3)
• 22. Ugoos remote changes:
• - bluetooth disconnections fixed
• - connection status now available on server main page
• - video streaming bug fixed
• - some device pairing bugs fixed
• - Wi-Fi/Ethernet connections stability optimized

Changelog v.0.3.6:

• 1. Fixed MX Player HW audio/video freezes
• 2. Added option of more accurate FPS calculation for Media Codec for system automatic frame rate function
• 3. Changed background to more lighter for notification panel
• 4. Changed theme of choose application dialog

Now in the firmware there are two operating systems: Android TV 9.0 and CoreElec.

The Firmware is made in two versions:

• 1. img, for firmware via cable or using a specially prepared flash drive (archive AM6_ATV_by_Sasvlad_v.0.2.3.7z, inside the firmware image and file with MD5 checksum).
• 2. zip, for installation from TWRP-Recovery. Only for those who already have AM6 AndroidTV by Sasvlad v.0.2.2 installed.

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Added the following applications:

• Opengapps Atv (at the very minimum)
• App Drawer
• Explorer X-plore, for remote
• Alternative Market AptoideTV
• SmartYoutube
• GoogleChrome v.57. Do not update it, if you want to use copy-paste

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Install instructions:

• Use USB Burning tool 2.1.7.3
• Refer to Ugoos own tutorial how to flash this box!

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Enjoy it!

Screenshots:

[timtam]

I assume this is for the SN: 922X & SN:95X2 and not the SN:B922? I have the SN:B922 and it just got stuck in a boot loop.

[mo123]

I assume this is for the SN: 922X & SN:95X2 and not the SN:B922? I have the SN:B922 and it just got stuck in a boot loop.

I think so.
It's best to stay on the stock firmware for users that want ota updates.
Flashing a custom firmware might cause problems with ota updates, otherwise if ota updates is not important then custom firmwares can be fun to use.

[Sasvlad]

I assume this is for the SN: 922X & SN:95X2 and not the SN:B922? I have the SN:B922 and it just got stuck in a boot loop.

It does not matter, thanks to the multi-dtb firmware is suitable for any Ugoos AM6 box.

[m1pnk]

hey guys... i have loaded the firmware fine.... is there a guide or chat to help with the main page settings that i dont know of ?.... very bare look at the moment... thanks

[mo123]

hey guys... i have loaded the firmware fine.... is there a guide or chat to help with the main page settings that i dont know of ?.... very bare look at the moment... thanks

The only way to do any customization to AndroidTV is to use a paid app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dxidev.sideloadchannel2

I still hate what Google did to AndroidTV, at least on Nougat all your app banners were at the bottom of the screen.
Now you have 7 tiny banners at the top of the screen and with 4K tv's, the whole rest of the screen just shows a black background.
With apps like Youtube and Netflix or other streaming apps, you can add it as Channels at the left side of the screen(if pressing left twice) and then you get random videos shown in the middle of the screen in their channel row.
AppleTV devices have a far better UI than AndroidTV I think.
All your app icons are on the main screen in a big size and then all your video services eg, Youtube, Netflix, Amazon Prime get combined into a separate screen where you can search for a movie or tv show and then select from which service you want to stream it from.
Google now even started to put ads on your main AndroidTV screen, at least you can disable that channel for now.
For people coming from a regular Android device, AndroidTV customization can feel extremely limited.

[m1pnk]

agree mo about the empty feeling of the screen .... waiting for ugoos to update there launcher to work with android 9....

[Ale_Lup]

Hi, Sasvlad,

i have some problem, i buy new Ugoos AM6, and try to install your last version Ugoos AM6 ATV_by_Sasvlad V.0.0.9 on it...
but can`t do that... USB_Burning_Tool was wrting me a ERROR

Then i try to install yours AM6 ATV_by_Sasvlad V.0.0.8, and i made it!)

After that I decided to update the firmware V.0.0.8 to V.0.0.9, but again I couldn?t do it due to an error ...

i try to update it with Erase flash and without Erase flash, but still gave an error...

Please tell me what could be the reason and is there any way out of this?

[mo123]

Hi, Sasvlad,

i have some problem, i buy new Ugoos AM6, and try to install your last version Ugoos AM6 ATV_by_Sasvlad V.0.0.9 on it...
but can`t do that... USB_Burning_Tool was wrting me a ERROR

Then i try to install yours AM6 ATV_by_Sasvlad V.0.0.8, and i made it!)

After that I decided to update the firmware V.0.0.8 to V.0.0.9, but again I couldn?t do it due to an error ...

i try to update it with Erase flash and without Erase flash, but still gave an error...

Please tell me what could be the reason and is there any way out of this?

It seems you are using the incorrect firmware, the X2Cube instead of AM6 firmware to flash.
You must load the firmware and press start in the flash tool, then press the bottom recovery hole, connect the USB A-A cable and connect power then release the recovery button for it to start flashing automatically.

[Ale_Lup]

Good Day to All!

Can you guys tell me if I want to upgrade from firmware v.0.0.9 to a new firmware v.0.1.0, but I don?t want all installed programs to be deleted, can I do this somehow?
I read somewhere that if in USB_Burning_Tool, uncheck "Erase flash" then all programs will not deleted. Is this true or not?

[m1pnk]

your progs apps and addons wont be touched... do the update ... ahhh... excuse i was thinking factory setup not custom rom.... please ignore

[Ale_Lup]

COOL!

but I did not understand, uncheck "Erase flash" or not?


or put all the mood as it is? (like on foto)

[Sasvlad]

COOL!

but I did not understand, uncheck "Erase flash" or not?

Yes!
But I also added a widget for background music. Perhaps in this case it will not work.

[m1pnk]

update using the OTA app on box...

[Ale_Lup]

Thank you very much!!! )