MK809 II (Finless 1.7a) - can't activate ethernet

[ludovicien]

Hi all,
First post from me after getting 6 months of great advice from these forums.

I've been using an MK809 II since Jan and have had the best results with Finless Rom 1.7a. For a couple of months, I was using a micro USB ethernet adaptor and getting much better results streaming than with wifi. Then I took the little guy away with me for a weekend to use at a friend's house. Since getting back, I cannot enable ethernet in settings. If I check the box, the blue tick appears for half a second then disappears. I tried restoring everything, reflashing the ROM etc and used a different cable and port but no luck. I assumed the adapator had got broken when travelling but the replacement arrived this morning and still no joy.

Any ideas?

Cheers,
Ludo

[big10p]

That is odd if it used to work ok. I had the same problem with wifi on my first MK809II (it wouldn't switch on) and had to return it and get a replacement.

Did you wipe the NAND first when you re-flashed the ROM?

I'd try plugging the adapter into a mains powered USB hub, if you're not already doing that.

[ludovicien]

That is odd if it used to work ok. I had the same problem with wifi on my first MK809II (it wouldn't switch on) and had to return it and get a replacement.

Did you wipe the NAND first when you re-flashed the ROM?

I'd try plugging the adapter into a mains powered USB hub, if you're not already doing that.

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I erased the NAND and have just done so again. I'm using a 5.0v 2.0a power supply which seemed to be ok before. Still cannot enable ethernet. It just turns itself off straight away.

Could there be a router issue here?

[big10p]

I'm pretty sure the problem isn't related to your router as I am able to turn on ethernet even when its not plugged into the router - it just doesn't get a connection, obviously, but it stays on.

I fear your stick may have developed a fault. Maybe due to overheating. Does it run hot?

One thing you could try is install the manufacturer's stock ROM. Also, try a > 2.0 amp power supply.

Other than that, I'm out of ideas, I'm afraid.