PLEASE NOTE:
This is a totaly different way of flashing and for that reason i ASK you to PLEASE keep bugs in this thread so MINIX can seporate the used firmware.
Make sure you have a USB keyboard plugged in or you will not be able to use the menu.
Also this will not work if the OTG cable is connected, plese remove it first.
How to flash:
1. download firmware zipfile.
2. DO NOT UNZIP!, the zipfile IS the update package!
3. format a sdcard or usbstick to FAT32 ( NTFS formated drives dont work )
4. Put the .zip file on the root of the sdcard or usbstick.
5. Power off the MINIX
6. Insert the sdcard or usbstick. ( dont use the side USB, allways use the back USB port )
7. press the restore button with a pin ( insert in the recovery hole on the back ) and KEEP it pressed.
8. Press the powerbuttin and keep it pressed till you see the boot logo, then let go
9. let go of the restore button
You will see a menu:
1. Select : apply update from EXT ( using your keyboard cursor )
2. Select : Update from Sdcard / Update from udisk << usbstick
3. Select the .zip file
4. hit enter and wait till its done.
When it is done select reboot and hit enter.
All done!!
PLEASE KEEP BUGS HERE on this topic !!
If there would be a bug that is caused by the way this is made and flashed i dont want MINIX to get false info on the official firmware topic.
Updated 30-06-2014:
MINIX NEO X8/X8-H 002beta3 4.4.2 firmware
Release Date: 2014-06-28
HardwareGuru zip version: 2.0
Change log:
Update 002Beta:
1.) Native Android virtual keyboard bug fix;
2.) Fixed Aututu auto exit issue;
3.) Fixed XBMC displaying with 1/4 screen size while playing 4K videos;
4.) Ethernet MAC address information added;
5.) Preloaded CloudTV app.;
6.) Improved SONY 4K TV HDMI compatibility;
7.) DVI-type signal output enabled for older TVs and monitors;
8.) Added NEO A2 gyromouse key layout profile;
9.) MINIX edition XBMC updated to version 13.1, support real 4K video output;
10.) Preloaded Sopcast app;
10.) Bug fixes of MINIX Metro launcher, weather info. service is now unlimited;
11.) Various bug fixes of user interface;
Update 002Beta2: ( 16-06-2014 )
1.) Deep sleep mode enabled, system idle power down to 0.25W;
2.) Added 1080p@24Hz mode; (Amlogic still haven't perfect it, treat it as experimental at the moment please)
2.) Full screen app. running enabled;
Update 002Beta3: ( 28-06-2014 )
1.) Added XBOX controller support; (PS3 support coming on next update);
2.) Removed lock screen when using VPN;
3.) Fixed non-USB audio setting lost after reboot issue;
4.) Added keyboard layouts of NEO X7;
5.) Increased TCP buffer (credit to Finless @ freaktab.com);
6.) Removed SPDIF auto-standby feature; (experimental)
7.) Support NTFS write;
8.) Fixed filebrowser return key (direct-exit when pressing back button) bug;
9.) Updated preloaded app. version;
10.) Fixed HDMI audio has output when using SPDIF passthrough issue;
11.) Fixed OTA panel message error;
12.) Fixed IR remote can't select default launcher issue;
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X8(h) firmware 002Beta3 - Factory Reset
( Niet voor HardwareGuru Klanten, U raakt GuruXBMC kwijt !! )
- A Full factory reset with default preloaded apps from minix.
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X8(h) firmware 002Beta3 - Keep Data
( Ook voor HardwareGuru Klanten met behoud van GuruXBMC )
- This keeps al your data and apps, Preloaded apps will remain, they will not be overwritten.
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Have Fun

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