FVIEW U2 TV BOX Mini PC RK3188T Quad Core root? Help

[Sven]

Hi,

it's possible to root this box from recovery. Just use the method Finless descibed in this thread: Rooting without TPSparkyRoot

You don't have to change anything, just put the "update.zip" on SD-card and start it from the recovery, it just works.

Unfortunately the zip-file is lost in the original thread, but I still have it and attach it here.

regards
Sven

[Blindseyed]

Hi,

it's possible to root this box from recovery. Just use the method Finless descibed in this thread: Rooting without TPSparkyRoot

You don't have to change anything, just put the "update.zip" on SD-card and start it from the recovery, it just works.

Unfortunately the zip-file is lost in the original thread, but I still have it and attach it here.

regards
Sven

Sven you are a genius! Thank you it worked like a charm! It literally took me all of 3 minutes to root
i have SuperUser access now geez it only took me months I feel stupid since it was so easy lol I guess ya live and learn, so glad there's people out there that know all these things haha

[Blindseyed]

How to flash?

Any ideas on how to flash with a custom ROM on that screen in the pic I posted and which Rom would be best for this?

[Sven]

I don't own that device anymore. Because of missing USB-connection and therefore no emergency recovery possible, I found it very dangerous to play with new roms.

Also the pre installed rom sucks.

Sorry
Sven

[Blindseyed]

I don't own that device anymore. Because of missing USB-connection and therefore no emergency recovery possible, I found it very dangerous to play with new roms.

Also the pre installed rom sucks.

Sorry
Sven

Ohhh I gotcha , after the root it's running faster and smoother so I may use it for my bedroom box for minimal use unless i find a stable way to flash a custom Rom.
I don't wanna mess with it until I find out I can lol

[fossxplorer]

Just curious before buying this device: have anyone of you successfully rooted it?
Anyone with custom ROM/Linux?
Thx!

[Dbarciela]

Re: FVIEW U2 TV BOX Mini PC RK3188T Quad Core root? Help

I have root, but no recovery nor custom rom

[fossxplorer]

Hi thx for the reply.
Ok i see.
What about the Android 4.4? Does it work fine?
I just ordered one since it's cheap now ~$53.

I have root, but no recovery nor custom rom

[Blindseyed]

Just curious before buying this device: have anyone of you successfully rooted it?
Anyone with custom ROM/Linux?
Thx!

Mine is rooted now also but no custom Rom . I am looking for a Linux version for this too so I can check it out

What kind of box did you end up buying?

[fossxplorer]

Ok, that's great thx!

I'm trying to buy this, but the f*** cred card payment gateway of the site fails!

http://www.buyincoins.com/item/53589.html

Mine is rooted now also but no custom Rom . I am looking for a Linux version for this too so I can check it out

What kind of box did you end up buying?

[Blindseyed]

Ok, that's great thx!

I'm trying to buy this, but the f*** cred card payment gateway of the site fails!

http://www.buyincoins.com/item/53589.html

Maybe thats a sign, you could try the M8 S802

http://www.amazon.com/M8-Streaming-Miracast-S802-AML8726-M8/dp/B00JYCE1PU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412019510&sr=8-3&keywords=m8+amlogic+s802

or the Armada Mach8 both around $99

http://www.theaterinabox.tv/armada-mach-8-quad-core-amlogic-s802.html

Theyre both faster than the one you're looking at but not sure what you wanna spend. I have the M8 and I like it

[fossxplorer]

Thx, they both look great really! They even support HW XBMC playback.

But now i've got through the payment for the RK3188 device. 53 bucks and let's see if they can write $20 on the pacakge to avoid the customs tax here. If so it'll be a bargain purchase. Can't complain at all i guess.

Maybe thats a sign, you could try the M8 S802

http://www.amazon.com/M8-Streaming-Miracast-S802-AML8726-M8/dp/B00JYCE1PU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1412019510&sr=8-3&keywords=m8+amlogic+s802

or the Armada Mach8 both around $99

http://www.theaterinabox.tv/armada-mach-8-quad-core-amlogic-s802.html

Theyre both faster than the one you're looking at but not sure what you wanna spend. I have the M8 and I like it

[special]

Can anyone test if it powerups when placing back on ac.I am thinking in buying it and it will go to ceiling next to projector and i cant power it up though the ir control.Can anyone test it that it power ups when it switches off by ac off.For example the mele a1000 will power up if you take the power off from ac and then plug it again it will poweron.Thanks in advance!

[Blindseyed]

Can anyone test if it powerups when placing back on ac.I am thinking in buying it and it will go to ceiling next to projector and i cant power it up though the ir control.Can anyone test it that it power ups when it switches off by ac off.For example the mele a1000 will power up if you take the power off from ac and then plug it again it will poweron.Thanks in advance!

It goes into standby mode with the remote power button

i still can't get the box to run super smooth even with it rooted and over clocked so as an owner I suggest a different box. I am trying to find a Linux version for this to see if that helps

[pajopasa]

Hi.
Did you tried overclocking the device ???
I looking for this device.
Thanks