Help Identify device [MoBo PHOTO] and give hints/help please

[vortex]

Hello everyone,

bought this device off ****, I am a complete novice with android and such devices and I have two main issues with it:

http://www.****.co.uk/itm/2812761149...84.m1497.l2649
(The device's logo at boot says R-BOX)

1) problems with XBMC and HW accel. (choppy video)
2) problems with video being too dark/contrasty compared to previous media player (WDTV Live).

No1 I can live with, using some workaround (other/native player) although it is annoying and I would prefer to be pointed to the right direction.
No2 is a dealbreaker for me ..If there is no workaround for this I'm selling the unit.

Could someone please point me to the right direction ? I am overwhelmed from all the information on this forum and I don't know where to start... I don't even know what model I have..

Thanks

http://postimg.org/image/lmzahfkjh/

[a7jvd]

same problem

I also have the same problem as you. We both need to root the device and put a custom rom on. I also need help in doing this.

There are many variations of this device all look the same. I believe the motherboard has exact version you have before you can mod it.

Hello everyone,

bought this device off ****, I am a complete novice with android and such devices and I have two main issues with it:

http://www.****.co.uk/itm/2812761149...84.m1497.l2649
(The device's logo at boot says R-BOX)

1) problems with XBMC and HW accel. (choppy video)
2) problems with video being too dark/contrasty compared to previous media player (WDTV Live).

No1 I can live with, using some workaround (other/native player) although it is annoying and I would prefer to be pointed to the right direction.
No2 is a dealbreaker for me ..If there is no workaround for this I'm selling the unit.

Could someone please point me to the right direction ? I am overwhelmed from all the information on this forum and I don't know where to start... I don't even know what model I have..

Thanks

[vortex]

Hello, I'm back with a photo of my motherboard. I have added some numbers/identifiers on the chips that couldnt be seen on the photo for your convenience. Can someone tell me what I'm looking at ? Cheers


p.s.
@a7jvd .. I think the device is already rooted my friend.

[servo386]

This model is commonly sold as the CS918. I don't have any experience with them but they are more or less the same as cs968 but I wouldnt go ahead and flash a CS968 rom on to it (for one, thing it doesnt have a camera).

look for cs918 ROMS and you should be on your way.

[a7jvd]

At least yours is rooted, I need to root mine and put better ROM on it. If I find anything out will let you know. You need to be very careful though as you risk bricking device otherwise.

Hello, I'm back with a photo of my motherboard. I have added some numbers/identifiers on the chips that couldnt be seen on the photo for your convenience. Can someone tell me what I'm looking at ? Cheers


p.s.
@a7jvd .. I think the device is already rooted my friend.

[fratello]

Hi ! Need advice ...about my R-BOX : http://postimg.org/image/gf0qahmw3/
What model is ? What firmware can I try ?
Thanks in advance !

[servo386]

Your model (as far as I can tell) is the CS848, which has a dual core RK3066 (not quad core RK3166). Look for CS848 firmwares/roms, and you should be good to go.

[fratello]

Thanks...but I dont think so ...acording to this web page ...

[servo386]

Thanks...but I dont think so ...acording to this web page ...

Ok.. post a picture of the outside then please. What does it lLook like

[fratello]

It look exactly like this : http://www.geekbuying.com/item/T-R42...ck-317424.html ! On boot display "R-BOX".
LE : Picture with device and info.
BUT it's impossible to attach any picture ...

http://s30.postimg.org/ejfi7me01/IMG_0498_Medium.jpg

http://s30.postimg.org/7u8yrlso1/IMG_0503_Medium.jpg

[mitchell4you]

hi vortex

Hi, vortexLooks like you have a new version of a T-r42 ( rk3188_BOX_V3.0 )
-this probably means no custom roms (yet) for your unit


Can you post a review of your unit ( with pic's of settings )


If you can..
Can you ask your reseller for a stock-rom
-then post the d/l here at freaktab..
--So developers can look at the source.. and to help others users ( that installed a wrong fw on there unit)


Or if you have the knowledge.. make a backup of your units firmware

https://github.com/linuxerwang/rkflashkit

Or

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?10129-Backing-up-your-RK-device-(ROM)-with-the-new-RK-2-1-tool&highlight=backup+rk3188

After making a backup or getting a stock fw.. you could try using

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?7150-rkpatchomatic-tool-overclock-vsync-fix-any-binary-rk3188-kernel!

Have tried 'video calibration' in xbmc? ( see xbmc/system/sytem/video output)
Or
Have you tried making a 'advancedsettings.xml' file for Xbmc?
Or try a differend version of xbmx... like SPMC



Cheers..

[servo386]

That unit is a CS918.

Whatever brand name or model they sell it under, that is a CS918. As I said to the previous poster, looking for things under the name "CS918" will yield you many more results than the specific name that particular reseller has attached to it.

I sincerely doubt theres any hardware difference between that particular brands version of the CS918 and others. The only differenating factors in these devices seems to be MTK vs AP6210 wifi/bluetooth chips. Once thats sorted out, it should be ok.

[fratello]

I'm not so sure ...
According to this page ( http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php.../#.U29o361utct ) my box IS NOT CS918, since it does not look like any of them ...

[mitchell4you]

The difference between them
K-R42 or CS918 or mk888 = has no bluetooth
Units with bluetooth are called T-R42

There are about 3 versions of cs918
There are about 12 versions of the T-R42

Anyway..
I wanted to post this link..

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?10944-Stock-Firmware-Dump-for-RK3188_BOX_V3-0-on-PCB

With possible solution..

The link.. says eny as vendor

http://www.enybox.com/En

The call there unit Ekb311
Now looking at the firmware page

http://pan.baidu.com/wap/share/home?third=0&uk=121019752&start=0

It looks like firmware ekb311b... could be your unit

[fratello]

Just received "fresh" (?!) fw for my R-BOX, from szzxsd.com. Link : http://pan.baidu.com/s/1qWPloAg
Not tested yet ...