Himedia Q5 Pro / Q10 Pro Android 7

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Via CNXSoft

The majority of TV boxes sold today are running Android 4.4 to Android 6.0, but with the release of Android 7.0for smartphones and tablets earlier this year, it was just a question of time before the OS got ported to TV boxes. Himedia appears to be the first company to have released Android 7.0 for their Hisilicon Hi3798CV200 based TV boxes, namely Q5 Pro and Q10 Pro.



The changelog for the new firmware includes:

1. Android N OS running stable and smooth
2. Support for Android N Google Play version
3. Support for Samba UPnP
4. System function perfectly upgraded from 5.1 to Android N with compatibility
5. Youtube updated to 4.10.7 and Netflix to 1.3.11
6. Homepage, Application Management, Media Center optimized, focus movement are more swift and smooth
7. Media Player upgraded and support mouse operation
8. Local Media Playback Improved; Certain rare videos black screen, display ratio of 3D to 2D abnormal, and occasional subtitle defect issues fixed
9. Blu-ray video slow loading conditions improved and speed up
10. Local Audio output improved and certain audio tracks unable to decode and output issue fixed
11. Revised some UI language
12. Support for Widevine L3

I assume most users are running Android 5.1.1 right now, but for those who are using an Android N beta version, a different firmware file is required

• Himedia Q10 Pro firmware
  • Android 5.1.1 to Android N Final
  • Android N Beta to Android N Final
• Himedia Q5 Pro firmware
  • Android 5.1.1 to Android N Final
  • Android N Beta to Android N Final

The update procedure is basically the same as most others Android TV boxes on the market:

• Download a new firmware and copy the file update.zip) to the root directory of a USB drive.
• Plug the USB drive into the TV box
• Go to Settings→System→System upgrade to select/click the letter of the USB drive.
• The TV box will then begin upgrading the firmware from the USB drive.
• Wait for the TV box to complete the upgrade. Please be patient, as it may take around 5 minutes to complete.
• The TV box will then automatically reboot, and boot to Android N Final

Just bear in mind that changing Android version often leads to some new bugs, even though the company claims “perfect compatibility” and that everything is running “stable and smooth”.

If you are interested in either devices Himedia Q5 Pro is sold for $199.99, and Q10 Pro for $299.99 on sites such as Geekbuying

Source:CNXSoft
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New Firmware: Android 5.1

Q10 Pro HMD-1.1.0 2017-03-15.164418 598M

http://www.mediafire.com/file/zb7elz...i4x/update.zip



Firmware upgrade from Settings Menu (user data will not be cleared)


1.Download a new firmware and place the firmware onto the ROOT directory of a USB drive.

2.Plug the USB drive into an empty USB HOST on the SMART TV BOX.

3.Go to Settings→System→System upgrade to select/click the letter of the USB drive.

4.The SMART TV BOX will begin upgrading the firmware from the USB drive.

5. Wait for the SMART TV BOX to complete the upgrade. Please be patient as it may take around 5 minutes to complete.

6. When finished, The SMART TV BOX will auto reboot.
Firmware Upgrade by Recovery Mode (user data will be cleared)


1.Download a new firmware and place the firmware onto the ROOT directory of a USB drive.

2. Plug the USB drive into an empty USB HOST on the SMART TV BOX.

3.With the SMART TV BOX turned off,use a paper clip or pen point to press and hold the small pinhole restore button on the SMART TV BOX

4.While pressing the restore button,turn on the SMART TV BOX. Continue to hold the restore button for 5 more seconds,then release it.

5.The SMART TV BOX will begin upgrading the firmware from the USB drive.

6. Wait for the SMART TV BOX to complete the upgrade. Please be patient as it may take around 5 minutes to complete.

7. When finished, The SMART TV BOX will auto reboot.

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Q5 and Q10Pro Firmware, Android 5.1 & 7

TO INSTALL ANDROID 7 FIRMWARE OVER ANDROID 5.1 FIRMWARE: Firmware 2.0.1 and later install as normal using restore button method.

TO INSTALL ANDROID 5.1 FIRMWARE OVER ANDROID 7 FIRMWARE: First install the Q5 Pro or Q10 Pro downgrade firmware, then the latest Android 5.1 firmware.
- Q5 Pro see here: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index...10921#msg10921
- Q10 Pro see here: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index...10920#msg10920

Q10 Pro

Android 7
* 2.0.1-FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.1 2017-01-10.164949 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1610.0
* 2.0.0-FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.0 2016-11-17.181855 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1392.0

Android 5.1
* 1.1.0-FUTEKO. HMD-1.1.0 2017-03-15.164418 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1792.0
* 1.0.9-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.9 2016-12-13.091707 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1516.0
* 1.0.8-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.8 2016-10-12.193826 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1303.0
* 1.0.7-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.7 2016-08-10.190824 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1130.0
* 1.0.6-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.6 2016-07-07.151525 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1045.0
* 1.0.3-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.3 2016-05-23.124800 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=907.0
* 1.0.1-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.1 2016-03-22.170326 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=733.0

Q5 Pro

Android 7
* 2.0.1-FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.1 2017-01-11.164329 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1611.0
* 2.0.0-FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.0 2016-11-18.175905 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1393.0

Android 5.1
* 1.1.0-FUTEKO. HMD-1.1.0 2017-03-16.202738 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1793.0
* 1.0.9-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.9 2016-12-14.190953 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1515.0
* 1.0.8-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.8 2016-10-17.104357 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1304.0
* 1.0.7-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.7 2016-08-11.153801 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1129.0
* 1.0.6-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.6 2016-07-11.120420 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1046.0
* 1.0.3-FUTEKO. HMD-1.0.3 2016-05-25.092623 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=954.0

Source:FUTEKO

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Q10 Pro Firmware, Android 7: Update

Android 7
[LATEST Q10 Pro Android 7] 2.0.3 2.0.3-
HMD-2.0.3 2017-04-12.095905 http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1865.0

Need to be on Android 7 Himedia 2 or 2.1 to use this update

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News from Futeko

HiMedia have released official Android 7 firmware version 2.0.4 for Q10 Pro.

It fixes the stability problems with version 2.0.3, fixes the 'HDR not 16:9' aspect ratio bug, provides a new HiMedia mediaplayer interface, further improves picture quality (particularly for 4K video), updates and improves Imprex2 image enhancement, provides single click UHD-ISO and BD-ISO playback (click on .iso - simple menus), fixes resolution/refresh/colourspace reset bug, and includes a host of other improvements/fixes.

We think it is the best Q5/Q10 Pro firmware yet and advise all users to update.

2.0.4 must be installed on a Q10 Pro already running official firmware 2.0.3. See our firmware thread for full install instructions and information on the upgrade path. HiMedia will push 2.0.4 via OTA update (for Q10 Pro running 2.0.3 only) next week.

There is a new version of HiControl remote app for this firmware. It adds compatibility with Android 7 phones/tablets. See here: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=796.0

Q10 Pro firmware 2.0.4 install instructions, full changelog and download:

http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=2096.0

The Q5 Pro version of 2.0.4 will be available via our forum on Monday 10-JUL. We will

Q10 PRO FIRMWARE. ANDROID 7. FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.4 2017-07-05.174159

Internal build number: HMD-2.0.4 2017-07-05.174159

** THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN HIMEDIA Q10 PRO ONLY!

** DO NOT INSTALL ON CHINESE HARDWARE VERSION Q10 PRO OR OR PREVIOUS GENERATION Q10 4K3D.

** YOU WILL LOSE ALL USER INSTALLED APPS AND SETTINGS! PLEASE BACK UP BEFORE UPDATING (Kodi backup: http://kodi.wiki/view/backup).

Changelog

1. HDR ratio issue fixed
2. Fix the issue:some Apps stop working caused by DATA patition read-only
3. Issue of compatibility with some routers fixed
4. Not working when press 3D button of the remote control issue fixed
5. Fix the issue:the subtitle cannot be moved by the Navigation buttons of the remote control
6. TV’s fault output issue fixed
7. Lagging issue caused by turnning on the 24hz fixed
8. System crash caused by mmc issue fixed
9. 23.976 and 24hz files frame-skipping and jittering issue fixed
10. Blurred screen sometimes issue fixed
11. No sound of AAC 22.05K 5.1 channels pass-through issue fixed
12. No sound of 96K PCM 7.1 channels pass-through issue fixed
13. Frame rate auto-adaptation optimized
14. File manager optimized, language sources added, some useless files filtered
15. Video player optimized
-a. 3D/2D indication when playback a movie added
-b. 3D/2D default playback setting added into the playback menu
-c. Not working when switch HDR issue fixed
-d. Video player UI optimized
-e. Some BDMV and BD 3D ISO not playbacking in KODI’s NFS issue fixed
16. Mediacenter UI optimized
17. Filter the useless file “BIN TDDwonload THUNDERDB Alarms Notifications Ringtones Podcasts DCIM dlna”in mediacenter
18. HD playback optimized bring many useful functions

Download & Instructions

** ANDROID 7 FIRMWARE 2.0.3 MUST ALREADY BE INSTALLED ON Q10 PRO TO INSTALL THIS FIRMWARE!

- If installing from an earlier Android 7 firmware you must first install official 2.0.3 firmware, then 2.0.4.
- If installing from an Android 5.1 firmware you must first install official 2.0.1, then official 2.0.3 (because 2.0.3 cannot be installed direct from Android 5.1), then 2.0.4.
- 2.0.4 can be installed directly over CS custom 2.0.3 repack.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/y6yq2c...S_FIRMWARE.zip

1. Extract update.zip (using an unzip program like 7zip, winzip etc) from Q10_PRO_FIRMWARE._FUTEKO._HMD-2.0.4_2017-07-05.174159._Q10_PRO_MUST_HAVE_ANDROID_7_VERSION_2.0 .3_INSTALLED_BEFORE_INSTALLING_THIS_FIRMWARE.zip to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip').
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of Q10 Pro.
3. With Q10 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole UPGRADE button on the back of Q10 Pro (next to the power port).
4. While keeping the UPGRADE button pressed, turn on the Q10 Pro.
5. Q10 Pro will show the Android 7 coloured circle upgrade logo.
6. When you see the coloured circle upgrade logo you can release the restore button.
7. A progress bar will indicate update progress. Do not turn box off or use the box/remote during update!
8. When update is complete the box will automatically reboot.
9. First boot will take 3-5 minutes. The box will reboot into new firmware. Allow boot to complete.

Source: Futeko

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Also new release for users with Q5


Q5 PRO FIRMWARE. ANDROID 7. FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.4 2017-07-07.110752

« on: July 06, 2017, 04:01:46 PM »
Q5 PRO FIRMWARE. ANDROID 7. FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.4 2017-07-07.110752

Internal build number: HMD-2.0.4 2017-07-07.110752

** THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN HIMEDIA Q5 PRO ONLY!

** DO NOT INSTALL ON CHINESE HARDWARE VERSION Q5 PRO OR OR PREVIOUS GENERATION Q5 4K3D.

** YOU WILL LOSE ALL USER INSTALLED APPS AND SETTINGS! PLEASE BACK UP BEFORE UPDATING (Kodi backup: http://kodi.wiki/view/backup).

Changelog

1. HDR ratio issue fixed
2. Fix the issue:some Apps stop working caused by DATA patition read-only
3. Issue of compatibility with some routers fixed
4. Not working when press 3D button of the remote control issue fixed
5. Fix the issue:the subtitle cannot be moved by the Navigation buttons of the remote control
6. TV’s fault output issue fixed
7. Lagging issue caused by turnning on the 24hz fixed
8. System crash caused by mmc issue fixed
9. 23.976 and 24hz files frame-skipping and jittering issue fixed
10. Blurred screen sometimes issue fixed
11. No sound of AAC 22.05K 5.1 channels pass-through issue fixed
12. No sound of 96K PCM 7.1 channels pass-through issue fixed
13. Frame rate auto-adaptation optimized
14. File manager optimized, language sources added, some useless files filtered
15. Video player optimized
-a. 3D/2D indication when playback a movie added
-b. 3D/2D default playback setting added into the playback menu
-c. Not working when switch HDR issue fixed
-d. Video player UI optimized
-e. Some BDMV and BD 3D ISO not playbacking in KODI’s NFS issue fixed
16. Mediacenter UI optimized
17. Filter the useless file “BIN TDDwonload THUNDERDB Alarms Notifications Ringtones Podcasts DCIM dlna”in mediacenter
18. HD playback optimized bring many useful functions

Download & Instructions

** ANDROID 7 FIRMWARE 2.0.3 MUST ALREADY BE INSTALLED ON Q5 PRO TO INSTALL THIS FIRMWARE!

- If installing from an earlier Android 7 firmware you must first install official 2.0.3 firmware, then 2.0.4.
- If installing from an Android 5.1 firmware you must first install official 2.0.1, then official 2.0.3 (because 2.0.3 cannot be installed direct from Android 5.1), then 2.0.4.
- 2.0.4 can be installed directly over CS custom 2.0.3 repack.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/em3qrj...S_FIRMWARE.zip

1. Extract update.zip (using an unzip program like 7zip, winzip etc) from Q5_PRO_FIRMWARE._FUTEKO._HMD-2.0.4_2017-07-07.110752._Q5_PRO_MUST_HAVE_ANDROID_7_VERSION_2.0. 3_INSTALLED_BEFORE_INSTALLING_THIS_FIRMWARE.zip to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip').
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of Q5 Pro.
3. With Q5 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole RESTORE button on the back of Q5 Pro (next to the power port).
4. While keeping the RESTORE button pressed, turn on the Q5 Pro.
5. Q5 Pro will show the Android 7 coloured circle upgrade logo.
6. When you see the coloured circle upgrade logo you can release the restore button.
7. A progress bar will indicate update progress. Do not turn box off or use the box/remote during update!
8. When update is complete the box will automatically reboot.
9. First boot will take 3-5 minutes. The box will reboot into new Android 7 firmware. Allow boot to complete.
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Source:Futeko

[vadergr]

Anyone knows what are the differences between the international and CN versions of Himedia q5 pro?
Are there any Nougat updates for the CN version?

[Kanoysta]

Hi everyone. This is my first time here.
I have a new Q5 pro using a firmware that i cant find any reference to. Out of the box it cames with: HDM-1.1.0 2017-04-08.224716 / Android 5.1.1 /Kernel 3.18.24
The box seams to run everything fine but I cant upgrade the software. I've tried all the normal procedures using the official software from Himedia website to upgrade from Android L to N.
But everytime it shows an error after the update bar barely starts.

The box is in English and no chinese words appears when i start the box. So I assume it's not the chinese versions.

Can anyone help me or just point whats firmware version should I use to upgrade?

Thank you
Kanoysta

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There is a new official firmware for HiMedia Q10/Q5 Pro. Version 2.0.8.

Changelog:

1. Solve the Google play crash
2. Optimization of APP compatibility（Myk+）
3. Solve the system crash due to input method
4. Solve the problem of wallpaper drawing
5. Optimization of language settings
6. Optimization Low resolution code decoding
7. Add support to DVD folder
8. Optimize for seek for gplay old code
9. Optimization of aas subtitles timeline
10. Resolve time zone not saved
11. Media Centre support. Lge " video file playback
12. Remove addition, tddownload, thunerdb, etc.
13. Join all captions under bdmv folder, don't need to be in slot
14. Restoring Wifi accidental automatic disconnect
15. Join Support 12:9 Wide screen output output
16. Join the movie play support 2.3:1 play

This firmware must be installed over Android 7 firmware 2.0.4 or later.

See our forum for full instructions and download:

Q10 Pro: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=3043.0
Q5 Pro: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=3051.0

We would also like to draw your attention to a new unofficial patch that brings auto resolution switching to Q5/Q10 Pro (match output resolution to video or 'source direct').
This is an experimental test version building on the existing 'more auto refresh rate switching' patch. It's been created by forum user pcristi, the creator of custom firmware and many patches brining new features to Q5/Q10 Pro.

More info here:
http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.msg23218#msg23218
and here:
http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1043.0.

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New official firmware for HiMedia Q10/Q5 Pro. Version 2.0.9.

Changelog:

1. 4K UHD Bluray files playback optimized.
2. Happycast for ios 11.4 supported.
3. Netflix playback optimized.
4. When online video playback, screen size switch not working issue fixed.
5. When local video playback, screen size switch not working issue fixed.
6. DLNA APP wrongly stop running issue fixed.
7. HDCP2.2 Switch value not keeping after rebooting issue fixed.
8. Russian and French language supported.

This firmware must be installed over Android 7 firmware 2.0.4 or later.

See our forum for full instructions and download:

Q10 Pro: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=3592.0
Q5 Pro: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=3593.0