720 kernel / fw for m8

[Marton4]

Since i can't change the windowed 1920-1080 to 1280-720 within xbmc, I'm looking for a 1280:720 firmware / kernel for the m8 since my tv is 720. With the 1080 fw the original picture is not centered in my screen.

Do i have to edit build.prop? Or do i have to download a 720 fw? I noticed the finless rom for another device had different kernels for 1080 and 720.

[Finless]

Since i can't change the windowed 1920-1080 to 1280-720 within xbmc, I'm looking for a 1280:720 firmware / kernel for the m8 since my tv is 720. With the 1080 fw the original picture is not centered in my screen.

Do i have to edit build.prop? Or do i have to download a 720 fw? I noticed the finless rom for another device had different kernels for 1080 and 720.

I will have a look and see if I can patch to 720. If it is anything like RK sources it might be possible.

Bob

[skelton]

I have never tried an amlogic M8, but in amlogic-mx devices resolution can be controlled via fbset binary.In amlogic MX there is a file called set_display_mode.sh in system/bin which is run every boot to determine device resolution. Not sure if Amlogic M8 are the same, but amlogic is very "traditional" and probably they use the same to call a different resolution. I would check it out.

[Marton4]

Thanks!

[Finless]

I have never tried an amlogic M8, but in amlogic-mx devices resolution can be controlled via fbset binary.In amlogic MX there is a file called set_display_mode.sh in system/bin which is run every boot to determine device resolution. Not sure if Amlogic M8 are the same, but amlogic is very "traditional" and probably they use the same to call a different resolution. I would check it out.

WAY TO GO! I did not know this myself abut AML.

The script is there. Here is the code:

#!/system/bin/sh

case `getprop sys.fb.bits` in
    32) osd_bits=32
    ;;

    *) osd_bits=16
    ;;
esac
#if [ -e /dev/dvb0.frontend0 ]; then
#    DVB_EXIST=yes
#else
    DVB_EXIST=no
#fi
hpdstate=$(cat /sys/class/amhdmitx/amhdmitx0/hpd_state)
if [ "$(getprop ro.platform.hdmionly)" = "true" ]; then
    if [ "$hpdstate" = "1" ]; then
        outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.hdmimode)
        setprop ubootenv.var.outputmode $outputmode
    else
        outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.cvbsmode)
        setprop ubootenv.var.outputmode $outputmode
    fi
else  
    outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.outputmode)
fi
scalemode=$(getprop ro.platform.has.1080scale)
if [ "$(getprop ro.platform.has.cvbsmode)" = "true" ]; then
	cvbsmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.cvbsmode)

	if [ "$outputmode" = "480i" -o "$outputmode" = "576i" ]; then
		echo null > /sys/class/display2/mode
	#if [ "$cvbsmode" = "480cvbs" ]; then
	elif [ "$cvbsmode" = "480cvbs" ]; then
		echo null > /sys/class/display2/mode
		echo 480cvbs > /sys/class/display2/mode 
		echo 1 > /sys/class/video2/screen_mode
	elif [ "$cvbsmode" = "576cvbs" ]; then
		echo null > /sys/class/display2/mode
		echo 576cvbs > /sys/class/display2/mode 
		echo 1 > /sys/class/video2/screen_mode
	else
		echo null > /sys/class/display2/mode
		echo 480cvbs > /sys/class/display2/mode 
		echo 1 > /sys/class/video2/screen_mode
		setprop ubootenv.var.cvbsmode 480cvbs
	fi

	if [ "$outputmode" = "1080p" -o "$outputmode" = "1080i" -o "$outputmode" = "1080p50hz" -o "$outputmode" = "1080i50hz" -o "$outputmode" = "4k2k24hz" -o "$outputmode" = "4k2k25hz" -o "$outputmode" = "4k2k30hz" -o "$outputmode" = "4k2ksmpte"] ; then
	    echo 960  > /sys/module/amvideo2/parameters/clone_frame_scale_width
	else
	    echo 0  > /sys/module/amvideo2/parameters/clone_frame_scale_width
	fi
fi
#if [ "$scalemode" = "2" ] ; then
    #if [ $DVB_EXIST = yes ]; then
        #echo 0 0 1280 720 0 0 1240 690 > /sys/class/display/axis
    #else
        #echo 0 0 1280 720 0 0 18 18 > /sys/class/display/axis
    #fi
    if [ "$outputmode" = "1080p" -o "$outputmode" = "1080i" -o "$outputmode" = "1080p50hz" -o "$outputmode" = "1080i50hz" -o "$outputmode" = "4k2k24hz" ] ; then
    	setprop ro.sf.lcd_density 240
    else
    	setprop ro.sf.lcd_density 160
    fi
    sleep 1
#fi
        
print outputmode = $outputmode
case $outputmode in 
    4k2k24hz)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=up
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_x)" = "" ] ; then
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_x)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_y)" = "" ] ; then
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_y)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_width)" = "" ] ; then
            outputwidth=3840
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_width)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_height)" = "" ] ; then
            outputheight=2160
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k24hz_height)
    fi
    ;;    
    4k2k25hz)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_x)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_x)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_y)" = "" ] ; then
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_y)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_width)" = "" ] ; then
            outputwidth=3840
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_width)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_height)" = "" ] ; then
            outputheight=2160
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k25hz_height)
    fi
        ;;    
    4k2k30hz)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_x)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_x)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_y)" = "" ] ; then
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_y)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_width)" = "" ] ; then
            outputwidth=3840
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_width)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_height)" = "" ] ; then
            outputheight=2160
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2k30hz_height)
    fi  
    ;;
    4k2ksmpte)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_x)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_x)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_y)" = "" ] ; then
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_y)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_width)" = "" ] ; then
            outputwidth=4096
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_width)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_height)" = "" ] ; then
            outputheight=2160
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.4k2ksmpte_height)
    fi  
    ;;
    480p)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=720
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=480
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480poutputheight)
    fi
       
    ;;
    
    480i)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=720
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=480
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputheight)    
     fi  
    ;; 
    480cvbs)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=720
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=480
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.480ioutputheight)    
     fi  
    ;; 
       
    576p)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=720
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=576
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576poutputheight)    
     fi      
       
    ;;    
    
    576i)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=720
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=576
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputheight)    
     fi          
       
    ;;        
    576cvbs)
    scaleenable=true
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=720
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=576
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.576ioutputheight)    
     fi          
       
    ;;     
    720p)
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1280
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=720
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputheight)    
     fi          
        
    ;;

    1080p)
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=up
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1920
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=1080
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputheight)    
     fi                 
    ;;

    1080i)
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=up
     if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1920
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=1080
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputheight)    
     fi                       
    ;;   
    1080i50hz)
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=up
     if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1920
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=1080
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080ioutputheight)    
     fi                           
       
    ;;   
   
    1080p50hz)
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=up
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1920
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=1080
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputheight)    
     fi                     
    
       ;; 
    720p50hz)
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=down
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1280
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=720
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.720poutputheight)    
     fi          
    ;;   
    *)
    outputmode=1080p
    scaleenable=false
    scaledir=up
    if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputx)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputx=0
        else outputx=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputx)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputy)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputy=0
        else outputy=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputy)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputwidth)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputwidth=1920
        else outputwidth=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputwidth)
        fi
        if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputheight)" = "" ] ; then 
            outputheight=1080
        else outputheight=$(getprop ubootenv.var.1080poutputheight)    
     fi              
 
esac
if [ "$outputmode" = "480i" -o "$outputmode" = "576i" ]; then
  if [ "$(getprop ro.platform.has.cvbsmode)" = "true" ] ; then
    if [ "$outputmode" = "480i" ];then
      echo 480cvbs > /sys/class/display/mode
      echo null > /sys/class/display2/mode
    else
      echo 576cvbs > /sys/class/display/mode 
      echo null > /sys/class/display2/mode
    fi  
  else
    echo $outputmode > /sys/class/display/mode
  fi  
else  
    echo $outputmode > /sys/class/display/mode                                                                                                                                      
fi
if [ "$(getprop ro.platform.has.realoutputmode)" != "true" ] ; then
  busybox echo $outputx $outputy $(($outputwidth + $outputx - 1)) $(($outputheight + $outputy - 1)) 0 > /sys/class/ppmgr/ppscaler_rect                     
  echo 1 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/free_scale                                                                                                                                      
  echo 1 > /sys/class/graphics/fb1/free_scale  
else
  if [ "$scaledir" = "down" ]; then
    echo 0 0 1280 720 $outputx $outputy 18 18 > /sys/class/display/axis
  else
    echo 0 0 1920 1080 $outputx $outputy 18 18 > /sys/class/display/axis
  fi
  echo 1 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/freescale_mode
  echo 1 > /sys/class/graphics/fb1/freescale_mode
  echo 0 0 1919 1079 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/free_scale_axis
  echo $outputx $outputy $(($outputwidth + $outputx - 1)) $(($outputheight + $outputy - 1)) > /sys/class/video/axis
  echo $outputx $outputy $(($outputwidth + $outputx - 1)) $(($outputheight + $outputy - 1)) > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/window_axis
  echo 0 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/blank
fi  


                                                                                                                                  
if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.digitaudiooutput)" = "SPDIF passthrough" ] ; then
    echo 1 > /sys/class/audiodsp/digital_raw
elif [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.digitaudiooutput)" = "HDMI passthrough" ] ; then  
    echo 2 > /sys/class/audiodsp/digital_raw
else
    echo 0 > /sys/class/audiodsp/digital_raw
fi

#echo 0 > /sys/class/graphics/fb1/blank
#echo 1 > /sys/class/graphics/fb1/blank
#fbset -fb /dev/graphics/fb1 -g 32 32 32 32 $osd_bits
#echo 1 > /sys/class/graphics/fb1/blank
#sleep 8
#echo m 0x1d26 '0x10b1' > /sys/class/display/wr_reg

[TMx]

use 20140418 Firmware

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1dDmqUTb

[Marton4]

Ok, I will try that one.

The code for set_display_mode.sh above, cropped the video but was centered. I simply replaced the sh file. Maybe I did something wrong.

[feh]

i think i got it working

replace the following lines in your set_display_mode.sh script:

(begins at line 16)

if [ "$(getprop ro.platform.hdmionly)" = "true" ]; then
    if [ "$hpdstate" = "1" ]; then
        outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.hdmimode)
        setprop ubootenv.var.outputmode $outputmode
    else
        outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.cvbsmode)
        setprop ubootenv.var.outputmode $outputmode
    fi
else  
    outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.outputmode)
fi

with this simple code:

if [ "$(getprop ro.platform.hdmionly)" = "true" ]; then
    if [ "$hpdstate" = "1" ]; then
        outputmode=$(getprop custom.hdmi.mode)
        if [ "$outputmode" = "" ]; then
            outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.hdmimode)
        fi
        setprop ubootenv.var.outputmode $outputmode
    else
        outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.cvbsmode)
        setprop ubootenv.var.outputmode $outputmode
    fi
else  
    outputmode=$(getprop ubootenv.var.outputmode)
fi

Copy the changed script to your device:

-> adb push set_display_mode.sh /mnt/scdard/
-> adb shell
-> su
$-> root@m0:/ # mount -o rw,remount -t rootfs rootfs /system/
$-> root@m0:/ # cp /mnt/sdcard/set_display_mode.sh /system/bin/

so now if you want to change resolution from 1080p to 720p type:

root@m0:/ # setprop custom.hdmi.mode 720p
root@m0:/ # sh /system/bin/set_display_mode.sh

to resize your output display:

root@m0:/ # am display-size 1280x720

Alternativly you could change the end of your script to the following:

original:

 echo 0 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/blank
fi  
                                                                                                                                  
if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.digitaudiooutput)" = "SPDIF passthrough" ] ; then

add this line to set the display size automatically:

 echo 0 > /sys/class/graphics/fb0/blank
fi  

am display-size "$outputwidth"x"$outputheight"
                                                                                                                                   
if [ "$(getprop ubootenv.var.digitaudiooutput)" = "SPDIF passthrough" ] ; then

the following modes should work as they are supported by the script:

4K: -> 3840x2160

4k2k24hz
4k2k25hz
4k2k30hz
4k2ksmpte

hdmi res:

(720x480)
480p
480i
480cvbs

(720x576)
576p
576i
576cvbs

(1280x720)
720p
720p50hz

(1920x1080)
1080p
1080i
1080i50hz
1080p50hz


If you mess something up, restarting your device should reset the resolution because the custom property is not persistent


you could theoretically update the script and extend some custom resolutions, nothing wrong should happen, because a restart resets the resolution.
but i wouldnt recommend that because i dont know what will happen if the resolution is not supported by the devices hardware

[TMx]

We Definitely need a 3.10.33 Fix ...

XBMC should work on Both HD Ready (720) and Full HD TV sets Like 3.10.10

[NoSkillz]

We Definitely need a 3.10.33 Fix ...

XBMC should work on Both HD Ready (720) and Full HD TV sets Like 3.10.10

I don't understand why the keep releasing new firmware without this issue addressed. Basically makes XBMC useless for anyone who doesn't own a 1080 tv.

[Finless]

I believe the problem is it is detecting the capabilities of the TV and setting to 1080 if the TV supports it.

XBMC I cannot help with I am no XBMC expert. But I think first boot it needs to detect 720 not 1080 and set everything that way.

Suggestion. Try booting with NO HDMI cable plugged in. It should default to 720. Then once it is booted plug in your HDMI cable.

Just an idea.

Bob

[rlaursen]

I don't understand why the keep releasing new firmware without this issue addressed. Basically makes XBMC useless for anyone who doesn't own a 1080 tv.

disable auto detect and manually set your 720p tv to 1080i or 1080p in the android display settings. Surprisingly the 1080p selection works on my 720p tv and this resolves the xbmc issue.

[Finless]

disable auto detect and manually set your 720p tv to 1080i or 1080p in the android display settings. Surprisingly the 1080p selection works on my 720p tv and this resolves the xbmc issue.

You know I suggested that in the tronsmart forum. Yet it seems people don't get this setting.

However once you change it I noticed on my ROM that once you turn off CEC and set for 1280x720 sometimes the desktop will be screwed up. HOWEVER the important part is after a reboot it does boot into 2180x720 and the desktop is correct.

Users need to know this in settings.

1) Go to advanced and turn off CEC
2) The line below this turn off CEC button states what your set to. It does NOT look clickable like you can change it. BUT... if you click on it you can change your settings for the HDMI output. THIS IS NOW RETAINED ON EVERY BOOT UP!


Come on folks.... try this before asking for custom kernels.

Thanks rlaursen, makes me wonder what the problem is when I get so many weird responses, posted issue, etc etc... When I expect they know about this setting and I don't think it is clear they do!

Bob

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I believe the problem is it is detecting the capabilities of the TV and setting to 1080 if the TV supports it.

XBMC I cannot help with I am no XBMC expert. But I think first boot it needs to detect 720 not 1080 and set everything that way.

Suggestion. Try booting with NO HDMI cable plugged in. It should default to 720. Then once it is booted plug in your HDMI cable.

Just an idea.

Bob

I don't think its XBMC related issue cos Same Application works Perfect on 3.10.10 and detects 720p Resolution without any special settings...

We don't need a Custom Kernel All we need is a Kernel that Combines both 3.10.10 and .33 features

Best Bet at the moment is 1080i cos I've checked wikipedia 720p Tvs has 1080i Resolution ...

[rlaursen]

I don't think its XBMC related issue cos Same Application works Perfect on 3.10.10 and detects 720p Resolution without any special settings...

We don't need a Custom Kernel All we need is a Kernel that Combines both 3.10.10 and .33 features

Best Bet at the moment is 1080i cos I've checked wikipedia 720p Tvs has 1080i Resolution ...

people say 720p is better for fast motion video but i cant notice it so I always use 1080i since its sharper. I use the 1080p android display selection on my 720p tv cause it works but if it didnt Id use 1080i. I'm curious to know whether or not the 1080P selection works for everyone with a 720P tv or if its hit or miss depending on your tv. My tv is set to 1080i but would it still work on 1080 in android settings if my tv was set to 720p? Not sure cause i lost my remote and the menu on tv doesnt show that option this is just an extra tv though.. i have a nice 125in projector hooked up to my M8