[REQ] 1080p Kernel for New T-R42 B351_V4.21

[Johnoo]

Hello Guys

Got a new T-R42, has a new board with RTL8723AS WIFI/Bluetooth.

Stock Kitkat which works flawlessly expect that its 720p.
Using the current Antutu gives just over 21400.

Wasser Kitkat or any other T-R42 firmware bricks it.

Any ideas to get up to 1080p.

Stock firmware:

http://www.solidfiles.com/d/99cb4861fe/T-R42_BOX_RK3188_for_V4.21-163162-20140930.rar

http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/download-latest-stock-android-firmware.html

Archive name: T-R42 BOX RK3188 for V4.21-163162-20140930
Image file name: B351_HW4.2_rtl8723AU_20140820.img
Support: 8723au WiFi module
Boot version: 2.16
FW version: 4.4.02



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[mo123]

Hello Guys

Got a new T-R42, has a new board with RTL8723AS WIFI/Bluetooth.

Stock Kitkat which works flawlessly expect that its 720p.
Using the current Antutu gives just over 21400.

Wasser Kitkat or any other T-R42 firmware bricks it.

Any ideas to get up to 1080p.

Stock firmware:

http://www.solidfiles.com/d/99cb4861fe/T-R42_BOX_RK3188_for_V4.21-163162-20140930.rar

http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.com/2014/10/download-latest-stock-android-firmware.html

Archive name: T-R42 BOX RK3188 for V4.21-163162-20140930
Image file name: B351_HW4.2_rtl8723AU_20140820.img
Support: 8723au WiFi module
Boot version: 2.16
FW version: 4.4.02



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You can try

With a 1080p capable kernel, this switches to true 1920x1080
Must be rooted

In Terminal, type
su
wm size 1080x1920

If you wish to switch dpi as well, you can do so:wm density 240 //for 1080p or 160 for 720p

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The "am" command works similarly on older versions of Android, with the benefit of not requiring root
su
am display-size 1080x1920


echo "display=0,iface=4,enable=1,mode=1920x1080p-60" > /data/rk29_display.cfg

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Also
video.use.overlay=1 //change to 0 in system/build.prop file and
lcd density=240 //for 1080p or 160 for 720p in build prop file

[Johnoo]

Ok got it work, thanks

note for TV box
`wm size 1920x1080` (1080x1920 for mobile displays)

[Johnoo]

Mouse pointer looks like a small fly now.

Is there anyway of changing it without taking the framework apart.

[mo123]

Mouse pointer looks like a small fly now.

Is there anyway of changing it without taking the framework apart.

Change the DPI in the /system/build.prop file to 240 or 160 depending on the resolution.

[Johnoo]

Current setting 240 .
Does not matter I`ll change it from framework.

[Johnoo]

also aspect ratio for movies in xbmc does not look right,
have to change xbmc setting `pixel ratio` from default of 1 to 1.25 to get it right.

is the kernel upscaling and its not true 1080p ?

-- UPDATE --

only shows up with SPMC.

other XBMC works fine.

[digger]

Hi Johnoo,
I'm inrerested in this board revision too.
This manufacturer always produces the best board modifications(B_351...).
I think the more proper way is to use overlay trick, but not "wm size".
Does overlay trick work for you?

[digger]

Wasser Kitkat or any other T-R42 firmware bricks it.

I think your device's new 2.16 Loader version causes these bricks with wasser's Kitkat.
If your skilful anough to split wasser KK 1.0.4 or 1.0.3 FW to separete images, then you will be able to flash his ROM as separate images but with your 2.16 Loader(just leave Loader row unmarked in flashtool).
I'm not shure that it will boot, but I hope flashing process won't be failed.

[Johnoo]

Hi Digger,

Im familiar with taking firmware img apart changing/removing system apps etc ..

Confirm loader is `RK3188Loader(L)_V2.16.bin`

Not familiar with `overlay trick`, any info I`ll give it a try, quick Google did not came up with much.

[Johnoo]

Just gave Wasser a try again, split the firmware, left loader unmarked/off in flashtool etc...

Same as before, a few gray lines on the screen after about 10 secs.

[Johnoo]

the overlay trick

change `video.use.overlay=1` to `video.use.overlay=0`

this changes the resolution on its own to 1080p, no need for "wm size"

[wjordan]

Help Please!

I have the same box and board. Running stock firmware I can get video out on XBMC and Showbox. It is 720p.

My wife prefers Netflix and YouTube, but the Netflix video is glitchy, and I get no video from YouTube.

Any ideas if there is another firmware to load that will fix this? I've managed to flash firmware from Wasser, but the box powers up to a black screen and then powers off. I've had to revert back to stock.