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

[Blindseyed]

Has anyone been able to run Skype or Google Hangout video calls using this device?

Skyoe works fine, I haven't used Google hang outs tho

[fossxplorer]

Has anyone been able to run Skype or Google Hangout video calls using this device?

[Nut and Bolt]

Linux on this device would be nice for my other purposes to have a small 24/7 device to run ssh/cups etc.

It is possible to run Debian and Android alongside each other using Debian Kit or Lil' Debi (both apps available in Play Store). You need root though, but as I said earlier that is just a matter of downloading the right zip file and rebooting the TV BOX.

I've used Debian Kit and it's running openssh-server nicely already

[fossxplorer]

Yes, i agree with you. As @Nut and Bolt points out i also buy these since it's kinda cheap.
And i'd also think that it might be useful for my kids, but is there an issue with video playback?
What's good with openElec vs XBMC on Android? I though Android is very convenient for all the apps, games + XBMC etc?
I know S802 has MALI 450 which is better than MALI-400 which is in RK3188.

Linux on this device would be nice for my other purposes to have a small 24/7 device to run ssh/cups etc.

Yes rooting it makes it faster with overclocking but in all honesty, if I were you I'd get the M8 s802 or something similar, it's alittle more but worth it, I only use the Fview box in my bedroom mainly for my littlest kid to watch movies /cartoons while getting ready . I have the M8 in my lvg rm running openElec and it's pretty much flawless.

I am still looking for a way to put Linux or openElec on the Fview to see if that will make the video better but It seems there's no builds for RK3188 anywhere

[Nut and Bolt]

I purchased this unit mainly because it was so cheap. Rooting the device is just a matter of placing Finless’ Neo X7 update.zip on an sd card and installing the update. Installing CWM from http://androtab.info/clockworkmod/rockchip/ doesn't work - it checks whether the device identifier is rk30sdk or rk3066, whereas this unit identifies itself as rk31sdk. It shouldn't be too hard to fix that.

It's a potentially very powerful unit, especially for the price. 4x 1.4GHz Cortex A9, Mali-400, 2GB RAM. All it takes is better software to unleash the potential.

[Blindseyed]

I ended up selling mine before even upacking.
I'll get another one in a few weeks and will report back.
Btw, do i need to root it in to get better performance, i.e higher CPU frequency as pointed out by someone here?

Yes rooting it makes it faster with overclocking but in all honesty, if I were you I'd get the M8 s802 or something similar, it's alittle more but worth it, I only use the Fview box in my bedroom mainly for my littlest kid to watch movies /cartoons while getting ready . I have the M8 in my lvg rm running openElec and it's pretty much flawless.

I am still looking for a way to put Linux or openElec on the Fview to see if that will make the video better but It seems there's no builds for RK3188 anywhere

[fossxplorer]

I ended up selling mine before even upacking.
I'll get another one in a few weeks and will report back.
Btw, do i need to root it in to get better performance, i.e higher CPU frequency as pointed out by someone here?

No problem I usually got to the official XBMC page for stable versions.
let me know how it performs

[Blindseyed]

Thx for that. I was uncertain whether it was done from Google Play or not.

No problem I usually got to the official XBMC page for stable versions.
let me know how it performs

[fossxplorer]

Thx for that. I was uncertain whether it was done from Google Play or not.

just go into your browser from the box and Google "XBMC downloads" and install the stable Gotham version for Android ARM version, that's it

[Blindseyed]

I just got mine now.
How did you install XBMC on it?

just go into your browser from the box and Google "XBMC downloads" and install the stable Gotham version for Android ARM version, that's it

[fossxplorer]

I just got mine now.
How did you install XBMC on it?

yes paj, it's unlocked/rooted.

The problem I have is the "T" in the 3188T , they throttled back the performance so xbmc videos aren't smooth, that's why in looking for a Linux build to try

[Blindseyed]

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

yes paj, it's unlocked/rooted.

The problem I have is the "T" in the 3188T , they throttled back the performance so xbmc videos aren't smooth, that's why in looking for a Linux build to try

[pajopasa]

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

[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

[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!