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

[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

[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]

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]

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]

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

[Dbarciela]

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

I have root, but no recovery nor custom rom

[fossxplorer]

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

[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

[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]

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?

[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

[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]

Ok so here's the update I pressed the recovery and power and got the recovery screen here
Any suggestions on where to go from here? Can I root or flash from this screen?

[fonzobrown]

Woow Blindseyed...that's a very bad news...i hope someone can enlighten this...

I don't know for sure about the 5 conductor otg cable.....maybe just my bad to roote this question ( i mean is it possible that the otg usb port is simply not software enabled?)

Maybe could worth a try to reboot and press the recovery button ( if any) and do some flash using a suggested compatible firmware on sd card

In any way, please Blindseyed let us know any step ahead, thanx

Rob

[Blindseyed]

Hmmm Im stuck, cant get it into flash mode. I'm not sure if I need to power it on with the power chord or what. I may need to 5 pin OTG usb like he said earlier. I'm obviously missing something or doing something wrong

Any step by step help or ideas would be appreciated