Have a relatively unknown Smart TV stick. Andersson ADS2.1. Any firmware i can change / roms I can use?

[Shomari]

That's precisely one of the reasons I use 2.1; it has a simple method of getting devices into MASK ROM mode for use when the loader/IDB are erased.

I have nothing else for now, sorry. Too busy but keep trying these devices are very difficult to actually brick - so don't panic.

[fireplayer]

I tried all I can think of...

How exactly is a reset done?

Left hole w pen - plus what? Power USD or USB2? what exactly do I do step by step?

That's precisely one of the reasons I use 2.1; it has a simple method of getting devices into MASK ROM mode for use when the loader/IDB are erased.

I have nothing else for now, sorry. Too busy but keep trying these devices are very difficult to actually brick - so don't panic.

[Shomari]

I don't have that device. Typically you push that button down and hold it as you plug the device in and power it on and wait for the flash tool to recognize it.

[fireplayer]

But looking at the pic I think you could make a qualified guess..?

So 1. Reset button press

2. Keep holding down reset button - plug USB2 - NOT POWER USB - into computer while still holding down reset?

and that should be it?

As it does power on from that...

Feel free to shoot some more ideas - starting to feel the panic here...

I don't have that device. Typically you push that button down and hold it as you plug the device in and power it on and wait for the flash tool to recognize it.

[Shomari]

Yes, that's what I would do. Keep us updated and hopefully you will find a solution or someone will come in and offer more help.

No need to panic, though. I'm sure you'll recover the device. We've all been there before - far too many times, even.

[jukiveins]

That's precisely one of the reasons I use 2.1; it has a simple method of getting devices into MASK ROM mode for use when the loader/IDB are erased.

Can you tell more about that? Does that mean you can get into Mask ROM mode without dissassembling the device?

[Shomari]

Re: Have a relatively unknown Smart TV stick. Andersson ADS2.1. Any firmware i can change / roms I can use?

Can you tell more about that? Does that mean you can get into Mask ROM mode without dissassembling the device?

Yes indeed. You can toggle back and forth between MASK ROM mode and boot loader (LOADER) mode. I've done it a bunch of times when firmware f*d up my loader and left it unrecognizable to my PC. Never once had to open my devices.

[jukiveins]

Yes indeed. You can toggle back and forth between MASK ROM mode and boot loader (LOADER) mode. I've done it a bunch of times when firmware f*d up my loader and left it unrecognizable to my PC. Never once had to open my devices.

Can you tell me which button does the trick? I didn't understand you, sorry.
Also, this works even when the device isn't recognized by the PC?

[Shomari]

...nope. It has to be recognized by the tool. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

[fireplayer]

OK, I have gotten SOMEWHERE.

I managed to flash the KitKat Rom via 1.7 tool.

Now I'm stuck in a weird bootloop between a Smart TV Logo and recovery screen of an open android trying to check stuff for just one minute. - after like ten such loops i get the 4 colors and it tries to go to the Vanilla front screen - but gets looking a black screen w a small android top left - lower button bar is the only thing there...

I have noway of getting into recovery unless you can through adb somehow...

Ideas?

Are there any compliant JB roms I could try booting as a rescue?

Yes, that's what I would do. Keep us updated and hopefully you will find a solution or someone will come in and offer more help.

No need to panic, though. I'm sure you'll recover the device. We've all been there before - far too many times, even.

[Shomari]

That's strange. Did you try flashing again and see if that behavior repeats?

This firmware is also for MTK chipset and is 4.4.2. It's different from the one I linked earlier. It may help https://mega.co.nz/#!UhdVwS6Y!amnxDZ...JreOW1iZsKTl5Y

[fireplayer]

Tried 5-10 times...

ok trying that other one - is there anyway to clear cache without going to recovery? ie adb or such?

That's strange. Did you try flashing again and see if that behavior repeats?

This firmware is also for MTK chipset and is 4.4.2. It's different from the one I linked earlier. It may help https://mega.co.nz/#!UhdVwS6Y!amnxDZ...JreOW1iZsKTl5Y

[fireplayer]

that one was interesting.

gave me a SMART TV logo, followed by Green Android Recovery Pic spinning for maybe 3-5 mins - then looped this - at least 3 times -i didn't have the patience to wait to see if there'd be a 4th loop.

Any JB roms I could try? right now I'd just love to get the stick running at all...

Tried 5-10 times...

ok trying that other one - is there anyway to clear cache without going to recovery? ie adb or such?

[Shomari]

...wow. I''ll see if I find links later. Look for anything that runs the MTK chipset and surely something will work. I'll check in later after I get back from work

[fireplayer]

The not so funny thing is that the stick I have does not have any downloadable firmware...

that one was interesting.

gave me a SMART TV logo, followed by Green Android Recovery Pic spinning for maybe 3-5 mins - then looped this - at least 3 times -i didn't have the patience to wait to see if there'd be a 4th loop.

Any JB roms I could try? right now I'd just love to get the stick running at all...