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Re: [ROM] Gamestick CFW v1.3
Originally posted by joemegahertz View Postso the 360 provides power to a regular hub, you use the extra mini usb cable that came with the gamestick to power the gamestick from the hub and then plug a usb keyboard directly into the hub? Thanx for the help its damn frustrating lol
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Originally posted by niabi View Postcan you try with another power supply? it should be at least 1000ma but a 1500ma or 2000ma would be better, also, try with another USB cable just for kicks.
some TV's have a usb port, try using that, if you have an Xbox 360 you can hook it up to the front USB and test it.
This is one I am flashing for a friend so I hope this next one works fine like mine did heh.
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Originally posted by joemegahertz View PostI am having trouble connecting a keyboard to the gamestick. I have tried three different keyboards and none of them will connect using the provided y cable. I connect the standard usb end to the power adapter the micro end in the gamestick and the usb port attaches to the end of the usb cable coming from my keyboards. Any idea whats wrong or what I could try next? I thought about a powered hub but i don't think it provides enough power for the gamestick. I live in a small town so all I got is a few big box stores to get supplies from. Aggravating!!!!
http://www.****.com/itm/Logitech-Cor.../261621873832?
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been trying more stuff
still no luck with the keyboard very frustrating lol. I installed the developers os, and figured I would try to flash it from their however using a piece of software called flashify it says it can't my boot partition?! However it says I could still flash zips I suppose you don't have a zip version of your image file laying around do you? lol this is so frustrating
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Originally posted by joemegahertz View Poststill no luck with the keyboard very frustrating lol. I installed the developers os, and figured I would try to flash it from their however using a piece of software called flashift it says it can't my boot partition?! However it says I could still flash zips I suppose you don't have a zip version of your image file laying around do you? lol this is so frustrating
if you have a mouse, try flashing with that, just move the mouse VERY slowly.
you could also try this:
make a file in your SD card, where GameStickCFW-1.4-signed.img is, name it "factory_update_param.aml"
open it in notepad, or notepad++ and type in this
Code:--wipe_data --wipe_cache --update_package=/sdcard/GameStickCFW-1.4-signed.img
note that this is the standard way to flash Amlogic devices, I haven't tested this with the gamestick.
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Originally posted by killajay89 View PostIDK if it overheats and crashes but on spmc mine crashes while using it and it gets real hot any way to fix that?
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Re: [ROM] Gamestick CFW v1.3
Originally posted by joemegahertz View PostThese things do run hot! Depending on where your stick is if there is not alot of space for it to breathe you may get overheating issues. If you have a hdmi extension cable try moving it to a more ventilated place. If you are willing to do a little hardware modding there is a few things you can do. Simply cutting larger holes in the case could help with airflow. You could also buy mini heat spreaders and using quality thermals help vent it through a whole cut in the stick, but beaware it could get hot and burn you or melt the surrounding plastic. I don't believe the kernel supports overclocking but you could try that. There are several free programs on the play store that would allow you to under clock your stick. You would have to figure out how low you could go and still play videos well though.
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Originally posted by niabi View PostYep, the heat sink on these things is pathetic to say the least. My atv120 is inside a custom case that has a little 5 volt fan connected to the usb hub, and it has made it so much better.
Mine ran so much cooler when I had to take the case off in order to hit the reset button.
I found a 20" widescreen for $20 at a thrift store last night so I grabbed my HDMI to VGA adaptor with audio & hooked it up.
looked good.
set up the N64 emulator for the kids & it was really cranking out the BTU's LOL!
I have a dead wifi router, might do what you did & also incorporate the hub.
HULU kept locking up on me also.
I don't recall it doing that with the case off.
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can't see SD card with 1.4
Hey everyone
Just threw this up on my GS - for some reason once it's loaded, the SD card is inaccessible- but it shows up in settings and I can format it. I can also flash from it. Very strange - never seen this behavior before on any device.
any ideas as to why it's happening?
tried reflashing as well.
Originally posted by niabi View PostHere is the CFW for the PlayJam Gamestick
Please keep in mind that I put this rom together for my personal use, so you might not agree with the settings or the apps (very few) I have pre-installed, but lucky for you, you can modify/uninstall all of them with ease
a few features:- Xbox 360/Ps3 controller support, modules compiled by me, I've tried the Xbox wired and wireless (with the USB adapter)
- GAPPS pre-installed
- build.prop tweaks (thanks to Finless) The stick will identify itself as a google TV device, but you can download any app from the store
- SPMC is pre-installed, as it was the best XBMC I found for the stick, it runs 1080p movies without a problem
- Very streamlined ROM, no watchdogs, no background running apps, but this also means you have to manually pair your gamepad
- init.d support
- XBMC permission fix (thanks to Ant)
- Many other small tweaks
- Remote IME support
How to install: (you will need a USB keyboard)
Copy the firmware to an SD card and put it in your gamestick.
Disconnect your gamestick from the USB power.
Using your fingernail (I use a paperclip) press downward on the little button besides the USB. Alternatively, if you can, install Quickboot, and reboot into Recovery
While still pressing the button, connect the USB power and wait around 5-10 seconds, you should see the recovery screen.
Select the second option, then Sdcard, finally select the FW
it will start installing, make sure you don't power off your gamestick until it finishes!
Reboot and you should be set, I recommend after the initial setup reboot your stick once again.
The risk of bricking is VERY small, but I guess its still possible so flash this with caution and do it under your own risk, I am not responsible if you brick your stick
You can always return to stock ROM the same way
And if you use this, please let me know if you find any problems.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dt4f77m4nw...igned.img?dl=0
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