Beelink R89/UBOX ROM/Tools release

[no_spam_for_me]

The first thing that I did when I got the box was to make a backup before I destroyed it lol...

Maybe you can upload it at the Tronsmart-Sub-Forum...
Maybe download my all-in-on and replace it with your dumps...

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?16490-Beelink-R89-UBOX-ROM-Tools-release&p=221237&viewfull=1#post221237

[bluesmanuk]

Yes, but also do a backup could be a nice idea, because I don't know if the Tronsmart e.g. use another boot-animation..

I think this update could also be interesting for you:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?16484-R89-Hardware-Thermal-case-issue-feedback-here&p=223554&viewfull=1#post223554

My main benefit is, that it keeps the [USB] -> 'Connect to PC' setting (for adb)

The first thing that I did when I got the box was to make a backup before I destroyed it lol

Thanks for the link.

I will take a look and install it.

So far,so good with testing, touch wood.

[no_spam_for_me]

Thanks.

That will have saved me a job backing up and then flashing again only to find that I didn't need to lol

Yes, but also do a backup could be a nice idea, because I don't know if the Tronsmart e.g. use another boot-animation..

I think this update could also be interesting for you:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?16484-R89-Hardware-Thermal-case-issue-feedback-here&p=223554&viewfull=1#post223554

My main benefit is, that it keeps the [USB] -> 'Connect to PC' setting (for adb)

[no_spam_for_me]

Manually OTA update via ADB/OTG

If you want to use adb to update your device with an OTG-update-file you have to do the following:

adb push xxxxxx.zip /mnt/internal_sd/update.zip
adb reboot

After reboot the system will ask you...

[bluesmanuk]

I think so... the 108k4 exists since maybe 1 week...

Thanks.

That will have saved me a job backing up and then flashing again only to find that I didn't need to lol

[no_spam_for_me]

I think so... the 108k4 exists since ~ 1 week...

[bluesmanuk]

With the Tronsmart R28 Meta seemingly being the same as the R89, when I have finished reviewing the current rooted ROM supplied on the box, I was planning to try the firmware listed here.

But I noticed something when looking at the firmware version that I have.

Under the Vendor Software Version it shows 108k4, which made me wonder if this is actually Oman's latest firmware already installed?

[tltester]

sometimes I also recognized (maybe 2 or 3 times) loosing video for 1-2 seconds and the TV shows res@freq information after the video is back, so maybe there doesn't only exist an audio problem... another one at another thread with another rk3288-device wrote about loosing his video-signal and tinkers at 'config' files at system-level to get it back... also you are loosing video-playback if you leave the HDMI-port at TV and come back (also curves begin at new to draw)...
Maybe there is something wrong at the HDMI-protocol... but can't identify it at dmesg (at one of the maybe 2 or 3 times it happens at my setup)...

Tried it, it doesn't help unfortunately.
What I need is some way to fully clean/wipe/reformat/reflash this thingie without any previous files leftovers... I think it's an only hope for now...

[no_spam_for_me]

Well, the R89 is known to have problems with AV Receivers ( granted, noone has yet complained about lack of video, but there are loads and loads of audio-related problems) and since you described that you can flash the device just fine (meaning the flashtool can see the device and write to it), it's obviously not *dead*. So it's not entirely unreasonable to assume it's just not outputting video when you boot it.

sometimes I also recognized (maybe 2 or 3 times) loosing video for 1-2 seconds and the TV shows res@freq information after the video is back, so maybe there doesn't only exist an audio problem... another one at another thread with another rk3288-device wrote about loosing his video-signal and tinkers at 'config' files at system-level to get it back... also you are loosing video-playback if you leave the HDMI-port at TV and come back (also curves begin at new to draw)...
Maybe there is something wrong at the HDMI-protocol... but can't identify it at dmesg (at one of the maybe 2 or 3 times it happens at my setup)...

[Arbelzapf]

Actually, to be honest, I didn't. Will try that later. But why do you think it may help? It always worked before the brick, I also have another box (X7) that works fine with receiver, same cable, same everything... I pretty damn sure it has nothing to do with this. But, again, I'll try just to make sure

Well, the R89 is known to have problems with AV Receivers ( granted, noone has yet complained about lack of video, but there are loads and loads of audio-related problems) and since you described that you can flash the device just fine (meaning the flashtool can see the device and write to it), it's obviously not *dead*. So it's not entirely unreasonable to assume it's just not outputting video when you boot it.

[JustMe]

[QUOTE Although I do quite enjoy the process, just upset the Mrs with "you've been on that fu*king thing all day!" Etc lol

That is the best laugh I have had all day.[/QUOTE]

lol sound like my wife , but it ok for them to shop all day and waste my money hahahaha

actually its more when spending my money

JustMe

[tltester]

Have you ever tried to connect it directly to your TV (instead via AV-receiver)?

Actually, to be honest, I didn't. Will try that later. But why do you think it may help? It always worked before the brick, I also have another box (X7) that works fine with receiver, same cable, same everything... I pretty damn sure it has nothing to do with this. But, again, I'll try just to make sure

[no_spam_for_me]

... My receiver's indicator (connected with hdmi) seems to get signal for a fraction of second than immediately loses it...

Is there anything more I could try? Something that may allow me to do a full restore including bootloader, formatting and re-partitioning?

Have you ever tried to connect it directly to your TV (instead via AV-receiver)?

[hansxia]

Thanks Oman

Thanks oman, I'll check the 108k4 with R89

[tltester]

Did you try Finless method from #65 in this thread? It brought my box back from being dead.

I didn't, as I neither have a remote nor can't access recovery...