NEW - Minix X5 - Finless 1.3 custom ROM

[andre0005]

So, nobody got any idea that could help me out?

[roolmapool]

So, nobody got any idea that could help me out?

Oc kernels are provided by Bob in first page.
But antutu is almost the same... No really gain with rk3066, it seems....

[andre0005]

Oc kernels are provided by Bob in first page.
But antutu is almost the same... No really gain with rk3066, it seems....

From what i can tell those Kernels only overclock the Ram and the GPU.

[carias-2115]

Crist

I downloaded the latest at the time, when did 006 come out?

Bob

edit: OK I see a 006 was released in March. Never mind I get what your talking about now.

Bob

Hi Bob

First of thanks for your outstanding support to the Minix devices your Fw releases are always my first choice. I tried to use the new official release from Minix since I notice that it comes with a custom version of XBMC so far device works great and run 1080p videos very smooth directly from XBMC with not need of a external player. 1080p videos have always been a problem for the X5. Now with this release, there is an issue, I would called big issue, "Netflix" doesn't work and Minix doesn't seem to be providing any workaround for this. Anyway I just want it share my findings with you.
Again, Thanks a lot for your support.

Crist

[andre0005]

How can i overclock the CPU? I tried using tools like SetCPU and Rom Toolbox but cant manage to overclock the CPU higher than its defauls 1600Mhz.
I used the 720p Version with Ram and GPU OC.

Greetings

Bump

[RustyCage]

Minix

I'm trying to run the latest Gotham based MINIX edition of XBMC on this rom but it won't start.
Anyone else got this problem?

[vikidroid]

you must change build.prop with original file. check with some root browser for "build.prop" and "build.original". first one rename to something else (build.changed, for example) and "build.original" rename to "build.prop".
that is why because x5 is named as samsung device because better market compatibility. and xbmx sees it as samsung instead minix.
after that, reboot, maybe reinstall xbmc, and then will xmbc should start.

[RustyCage]

you must change build.prop with original file. check with some root browser for "build.prop" and "build.original". first one rename to something else (build.changed, for example) and "build.original" rename to "build.prop".
that is why because x5 is named as samsung device because better market compatibility. and xbmx sees it as samsung instead minix.
after that, reboot, maybe reinstall xbmc, and then will xmbc should start.

Forgot to mention i did that, still no go. It runs the "Preparing for first run..." then goes to blank screen and i have to force stop it after a few minutes...

[vikidroid]

huh, that is how i solved problem with not starting app. maybe, older/newer version, clear cache... uninstall-reinstall....

[payright57]

time to make 1.4 finless ???!!!???

No it's not 006. I did not know that got released recently. I made this in Jan so obviously it cant be 006.


I will look into 006 and see if I have time to make a 1.4 ROM.

Bob

I HOPE YOU'LL FIND TIME even if summer and sea time (or mountain time, it depends on your choose )

when U'll find time and give to your people 1.4, I'll be one of the first to try!! And in any case, thanks for your precious work!

Yours,
G

[XorA]

Thanks for this update, I was on 1.2b but I got an Minix A2 and needed to update for the drivers to work properly :-)

[davidw]

Miracast on Finless 1.3?

Hello Bob and thanks, as always, for this fine ROM. I have been using it for some time now and have only just become interesting in using the Miracast feature mentioned by Minix here. They say it is on 4.2 and your ROM implements 4.2.2. But I cannot seem to find anything on this in your ROM. Is it not there or am I just an idiot not looking in the right place? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

PS - In reading more about Miracast, I see that it is wifi-oriented. I have turned wifi off on my Neo in favor of ethernet. So maybe this is why I am not seeing anything?

[davidw]

Safe Mode in Finless 1.3?

I have read that Android supports safe mode startup. I have managed to do this on my Samsung Note. I would like to use this on my Neo X5 to try and help me id the source of my regular crashes (they are not from a too fast CPU speed or scheduler issues - I tried all that without success). Is it possible to trigger safe mode in Finless 1.3? If so, how? Thanks

[davidw]

I have read that Android supports safe mode startup. I have managed to do this on my Samsung Note. I would like to use this on my Neo X5 to try and help me id the source of my regular crashes (they are not from a too fast CPU speed or scheduler issues - I tried all that without success). Is it possible to trigger safe mode in Finless 1.3? If so, how? Thanks

Answered my own question based upon some hints in other posts for other devices... Using a USB keyboard that has dedicated volume up/down buttons (I have a Logitech K400 - pretty decent for use with the Neo btw), reboot the Neo. As the boot animation starts, press and hold BOTH volume up/down buttons until the main screen is shown. You will see "safe mode" in the lower left corner. This worked for me on Finless 1.3 YMMV on other ROMs.

[davidw]

Question about 720 and 1080 in Finless 1.3

In his first post, Finless writes "One set to support 720P boot and another for 1080P boot." I have installed the 720 version (mainly because my TV is a 720 unit. Does this mean that I should not be able to get 1080 output?

I find I can change the screen's hdmi output mode to 1080 from the settings. Is this as expected? If I do not do this, the TV reports a 720 signal. If I do, the TV reports a 1080 signal. So I am a bit confused, is the difference ONLY related to the resolution during boot?

If I change from 720 to 1080 using settings, does this impact the boot?

Thanks and sorry for being so dense. I am grasping at straws.