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    HardwareGuru Rom 04 - Firmware for Neo X7

    Guru Preloaded 04 Malipatch


    Specs:
    - Improved gpu performance (not OC).
    - raised lower CPU clock.
    - Improved ram ( @ 720mhz )
    - Removed minix launcher
    - Mele f10 support
    - 1080p kernel (Custom kernel)
    - True 1080p ( no overlay )
    - Some Guru patches
    etc...

    New in 04:
    - New kernel
    - Improved HDMI detection
    - Sound fixes.
    - Sound settings stay remembered.
    - Init.d Support ( not tested, you need to root it to use it )

    Known bugs:
    - OTG port is not usable as USB



    That was the less important .. now the important things..


    What does it do?
    - Smooth 1080p playback. (also in preloaded XBMC internal player).. YES.. SMOOTH!!
    - It plays blueray .iso files and .mkv files in XBMC without frameskips.
    - DTS/DD audio passthrough
    - Preloaded apps: YoutubeHD, Skype3.2, QuickOffice, MinixXbmc Beta2, MXplayer
    - Not rooted
    Note: you can encounter some frameskipping in the first few seconds of a movie, after that it is gone.

    Need root?
    This is a basic non rooted rom for a simple reason.
    - Everyone that needs root can mostly root it..
    - People that dont need or want it mostly dont know how to unroot a firmware.
    I made rooting over adb simple so most tutorials will work to root it. (ro.secure=0)
    Tool to root: http://xbmc.hardwareguru.nl/MinixNeoX7_Utility.zip

    Overclock?
    Only the ram has been set to 720 mhz.
    The lower cpu is raised but the high cpu is still at 1608mhz
    - The kernel is inside boot.img, no i will not take it outside

    Flash Notes: ( READ this )
    - Flashtool not included ( need rkflashtool )
    - Unzip the .img and flash it with rkflashtool
    - The kernel boot dont show a logo, so the first boot can give you about a minute black screen !! just be patiant !! the second boot will go much faster.
    - When you first boot, wait till "Airpin starts" before doing anything or the app installer will abort !! you will end up without preloaded apps !! This can take some time !! just be patiant !!
    ... Sorry for all the !! but some seem to need it

    Download:
    Want a rom that playes your movies like liquid?
    Here is your taxi;
    Stable: 04a.Rev1: http://xbmc.hardwareguru.nl/Guru_X7_...tch_public.zip

    Beta: 04a.Rev2: http://xbmc.hardwareguru.nl/Guru_X7_...public_HLS.zip
    This version enables HLS streaming, most HLS streaming apps should work.
    ^^ i need feedback on this, please let me know if your HLS streaming apps work with this one.
    HLS Apps working:
    - NPO ( dutch live TV )




    For those who want to test ( Something i work on,)

    This is not the same as 04a, there are many changes in this one.
    Beta: 04c: http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...490#post152490
    Please keep the 04c discussion in the above topic!!

    ( These are public editions, Hardwareguru custommers should backup there apps )

    Any suggestions.. just let me know.
    I do this in spare time so no promices but will do my best to keep it up to date or add requested features or fixes.

    Have fun guys
    Last edited by HardwareGuru; 11 March 2014, 11:28.

    #2
    Nice nice

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      #3
      Guys download not working

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        #4
        Originally posted by hartly View Post
        Guys download not working
        Just tested and works..

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          #5
          Originally posted by HardwareGuru View Post
          thank you . I love your roms

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            #6
            Loaded this new rom . All I can say is SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET Is play back ever smoooooooth

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              #7
              Can I update with SD card method ?

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                #8
                Re: HardwareGuru Rom 04 - Firmware for Neo X7

                You can try, but probably the recovery will still kick in at first boot. Also there is a chance you need to mount the sdcard from android settings > storrage. Let me know how it goes.
                P.s. make a backup of your apps.
                Originally posted by rkoenis View Post
                Can I update with SD card method ?

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                  #9
                  NIIIICE! I will try it now! I like HG roms

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                    #10
                    Update worked with SD card method just rename file to update.IMG and reboot!

                    But I checked the sound problem by playing a movie with xbmc and I directly get a hissing sound so I had to recheck the spdif pass through settings in device manager to get sound so it looks like the problem is still there...

                    When I do a reboot I have to recheck the sound settings again

                    HDMI pass through doesn't seem to work at all


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                    Last edited by rkoenis; 03 March 2014, 12:52.

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                      Originally posted by rkoenis View Post
                      Update worked with SD card method just rename file to update.IMG and reboot!

                      But I checked the sound problem by playing a movie with xbmc and I directly get a hissing sound so I had to recheck the spdif pass through settings in device manager to get sound so it looks like the problem is still there...

                      When I do a reboot I have to recheck the sound settings again

                      HDMI pass through doesn't seem to work at all


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                      HDMI PASSTHROUGH is working! - first thing tested here.. MXPlayer with DTS 5.1 is tested. No XBMC yet, will report back later on!

                      EDIT: XBMC loaded with rom dosent do HDMI! - just install a "libmedia Hack" version and all is good, have justXBMCv4 with 1080P and DD/DTS 5.1 running now.

                      So far, all good.
                      Last edited by Phycopat; 03 March 2014, 15:12.

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                        #12
                        Can somebody do Antutu test and reply with 3D score? I get 3780 with my current ROM.

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                          Originally posted by Phycopat View Post
                          HDMI PASSTHROUGH is working! - first thing tested here.. MXPlayer with DTS 5.1 is tested. No XBMC yet, will report back later on!

                          EDIT: XBMC loaded with rom dosent do HDMI! - just install a "libmedia Hack" version and all is good, have justXBMCv4 with 1080P and DD/DTS 5.1 running now.

                          So far, all good.
                          I have 99% sync A/V on justXBMC, not 100%. Do you see the same?

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                            #14
                            Re: HardwareGuru Rom 04 - Firmware for Neo X7

                            Originally posted by iANGELgr View Post
                            I have 99% sync A/V on justXBMC, not 100%. Do you see the same?
                            Set audio offset 0.200 ms forward in xbmc

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                              #15
                              i wil look at the sound patch when i get home.. maybe i forgot to put it in... :S

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