NEW - Draco AW80 - Finless ROM 1.1 - BETA2

[otisrhw]

Put this in a better place it helped me alot, follow step by step. I don't know if this is the easiest way or not but I do know it works.

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?21256-How-to-unpack-n-pack-Allwinner-A33-n-A80

[AlmontGreen]

Display Resolution Change With Peripherals...

I noticed that when I added an SATA drive (power off) that when I booted up I was no longer at 4k resolution. Resolution was changed without notification, just booted up with lower resolution. If kept everything the same (plugged in) there are no changes with repeated boot.

Also noticed that on boot up audio is always muted but no problem for me.

When trying to change wallpaper in 4k resolution mode it won't ever show apply button. Also, shows cropped image, so large size wallpaper is not possible (not even the default wallpaper size which is larger, looks like maybe 960 pixels wide?)

When I used ROM Toolbox Pro application I was able to change SD cache for internal disk. Much faster boot time and better performance when cache increased to 3072m. Also, with ROM Toolbox I was able to turn off Finless animation and that made it boot faster. Although confusing, I set animation to NONE and still there was an "android" animation?
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This is probably not accepted practice, but I copied the Framework-res.apk to my Windows64 PC, renamed it to Framework-res.zip and opened the res folder and dragged a replacement pointer_arrow.png into the zip to replace the file that was there. I then copied the Framework-res.apk to the Tronsmart Draco AW80 and using MKC file application copied the new Framework-res.apk and replaced the existing Framework-res.apk This does cause it to freeze. But when I unplug and re-plug in, the cursor is changed (one pixel 80% transparent dot) barely visible.

It seems if you change more than the one png file it won't work. So, I'm out of a jam for tomorrow anyway. Hopefully, Finless Bob will figure out some more of the memory issues to optimize the 4GB of RAM better and maybe look into the SD cache optimization.

This box looks extremely promising, and I have been able to easily load Basic4Android applications onto it and run them with amazing performance comparable to a much more expensive laptop or desktop computer at 4k video resolution. AMAZING!!!!! I'm blown away, this is way more than a TV box.

[140hours]

Finless ROMs

I'm very happy I got the DRACO AW80 after futile attempts trying to work out the kinks in two other Android set top boxes, and this thread PROVES it!

Can't wait to get this ROM set up on my brand new box, thanks so much to the Dev for this!

[chrisnkazz]

Just tried playing bejeweled 2 and get this message does any one have any ideas

[GJayJayG]

I could be wrong, but I believe this rom to have this setting on 1920.

vs.

ro.property.max_video_height=[B]2160[/B]

is that a choice?

build prop of A80-4.4-6335-20141218_USB1.img:

# begin build properties
# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh
ro.build.id=KOT49H
ro.build.display.id=CS-Q8-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H 20141218 test-keys
ro.build.version.incremental=20141127
ro.build.version.sdk=19
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=4.4.2

ro.build.date.utc=1417074736
ro.build.type=eng
ro.build.user=yuandan
ro.build.host=sunchip-PowerEdge-R710
ro.build.tags=test-keys
ro.product.model=CS-Q8
ro.product.brand=CS-Q8
ro.product.name=jaws_tvd_p3
ro.product.device=jaws-tvd-p3
ro.product.board=exdroid
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=Allwinner
ro.product.locale.language=zh
ro.product.locale.region=CN
ro.wifi.channels=
ro.board.platform=jaws
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
ro.build.product=jaws-tvd-p3
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint
ro.build.description=CS-Q8-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H 20141127 test-keys
ro.build.fingerprint=CS-Q8/jaws_tvd_p3/jaws-tvd-p3:4.4.2/KOT49H/20141127:eng/test-keys
ro.build.characteristics=homlet
# end build properties

#
# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
#
ro.com.android.dateformat=MM-dd-yyyy
ro.config.ringtone=Ring_Synth_04.ogg
ro.config.notification_sound=pixiedust.ogg
ro.config.alarm_alert=Alarm_Classic.ogg
drm.service.enabled=true
wifi.interface=wlan0
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=15
keyguard.no_require_sim=true
ro.sys.network_location=true
af.resampler.quality=4
audio.output.active=AUDIO_CODEC,AUDIO_HDMI
audio.input.active=AUDIO_CODEC
ro.sf.showhdmisettings=7
dev.disp_type=4
dev.disp_mode=10
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
ro.sw.testapkpackage=com.softwinner.dragonbox
ro.sw.testapkclass=com.softwinner.dragonbox.Main
ro.sw.testapkconfigclass=com.softwinner.dragonbox.Configuration
ro.sw.agingtestpackage=com.softwinner.agingdragonbox
ro.sw.agingtestclass=com.softwinner.agingdragonbox.Main
ro.sw.snwritepackage=com.allwinnertech.dragonsn
ro.sw.snwriteclass=com.allwinnertech.dragonsn.DragonSNActivity
ro.opengles.version=196608
persist.sys.strictmode.visual=0
persist.sys.strictmode.disable=1
debug.hwc.showfps=0
persist.sf.showhdmisettings=7
persist.sys.hdmimode=10
persist.sys.hwc_p2p=0
persist.sys.disp_density=160
ro.sys.adaptive_memory=0
dalvik.vm.heapsize=512m
dalvik.vm.heapstartsize=16m
dalvik.vm.heapgrowthlimit=384m
dalvik.vm.heaptargetutilization=0.75
dalvik.vm.heapminfree=2m
dalvik.vm.heapmaxfree=8m
ro.zygote.disable_gl_preload=true
persist.sys.usb.config=mtp,adb
ro.udisk.lable=CS-Q8
ro.adb.secure=0
ro.property.tabletUI=false
ro.font.scale=1.30
ro.sf.hwrotation=0
debug.hwui.render_dirty_regions=false
ro.property.max_video_height=2160
ro.setupwizard.mode=DISABLED
ro.sys.cputype=UltraOcta-A80
persist.evb_flag=1
ro.hwui.texture_cache_size=170
ro.hwui.layer_cache_size=135
ro.hwui.path_cache_size=34
ro.hwui.shap_cache_size=9
ro.hwui.drop_shadow_cache_size=17
ro.hwui.r_buffer_cache_size=17
ro.sys.hiritsu=25
ro.product.firmware=CS-Q8_4.4.2-a80-v2.0rc3
ro.product.rom.type=YB
ro.product.rom.name=BoxRom
ro.softmouse.left.code=93
ro.softmouse.right.code=92
ro.softmouse.top.code=6
ro.softmouse.bottom.code=31
ro.softmouse.leftbtn.code=30
ro.softmouse.midbtn.code=-1
ro.softmouse.rightbtn.code=-1
ro.sw.shortpressleadshut=true
ro.sw.directlypoweroff=true
ro.carrier=wifi-only
persist.sys.redKey=com.softwinner.TvdFileManager
persist.sys.redKeyClass=com.softwinner.TvdFileManager.MainUI
persist.sys.blueKey=com.android.settings
persist.sys.blueKeyClass=com.android.settings.Settings
persist.sys.yellowKey=com.android.browser
persist.sys.yellowKeyClass=com.android.browser.BrowserActivity
persist.sys.greenKey=com.togic.livevideo
persist.sys.greenKeyClass=com.togic.launcher.MainActivity
persist.sys.timezone=Asia/Shanghai
persist.sys.country=US
persist.sys.language=en
persist.sys.device_name=CS-Q8
ro.com.google.gmsversion=4.4
persist.sys.dalvik.vm.lib=libdvm.so
dalvik.vm.dexopt-flags=m=y
net.bt.name=Android
dalvik.vm.stack-trace-file=/data/anr/traces.txt

# begin fota properties
ro.fota.platform=AW_A80_KK
ro.fota.type=box
ro.fota.oem=sunchipA80_KK
ro.fota.device=CS-Q8
ro.fota.version=CS-Q8-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H 20141127 test-keys
# end fota properties

[AlmontGreen]

Thanks Finless!

OK folks.... This ROM is based off the Fantasy ROM since many liked it. But I did a lot to it this time and have learned a lot!

Enjoy,
Bob

Just want to publicly thank Bob for amazing work and help and everything. Totally worth donation (enjoy the new 4k monitor)! We are both over 50 years old and love to learn new things. The Tronsmart Draco AW80 boxes are quite amazing, but also quite complicated.

Version 1.1 b2 is not perfect but does things the stock ROM doesn't. Some day I hope to learn to modify ROMs and tweak things and take these new amazing pieces of hardware to new heights of capability and use. There are a lot of headaches, but rewarding when it works! I'm still holding on with my fingernails but learning new Android stuff every day.

[140hours]

Installing Finless with SD Card Method

Watch box temps please. Let me know. If they remain cool I can bump the DDR speed to max from 480 to 672 (which is allowed) which surely will do even better!

I think I found a way with TWRP to flash just the config.sys part so I may be able to offer tweaks to those that want it and can go back easily without erasing and reflashing. That's my desire anyway.

More to do but glad it's working out!

Bob

Bob,

I'm installing your ROM to my TELOS today using the SD Card method. When I insert the card into the Telos and power it up, how long should I let it run before unplugging the power and connecting it back up to TV? You say eight minutes, but is that safe or should I wait a 1/2 hour? Thanks!

[Zahir]

Depending on the card you use, the flash stage can take anywhere from under 4 minutes to 7 minutes. You should see an on-screen progress bar. When it completes and the screen goes blank, remove the card and reboot.

[140hours]

Bob,

I'm installing your ROM to my TELOS today using the SD Card method. When I insert the card into the Telos and power it up, how long should I let it run before unplugging the power and connecting it back up to TV? You say eight minutes, but is that safe or should I wait a 1/2 hour? Thanks!

Bob, Something's going wrong when I try to write the Finless ROM to SD card using PT 3.09:

[MBR]Burn Success
[]Burn Success
Error

Can you help please?

Thanks!

[AlmontGreen]

Bob, Something's going wrong when I try to write the Finless ROM to SD card using PT 3.09:

[MBR]Burn Success
[]Burn Success
Error

Can you help please?

Thanks!

I'd start by formating the SD card first, if that doesn't work, try another SD card. If that doesn't work, try a different SD card reader/writer. I used 4GB SDHC card with no problem with cheap PRETEC P240 USB 3.0 card reader. I have heard of others having problems with different SD cards/readers... That might be a place to start troubleshooting anyway.

[140hours]

I'd start by formating the SD card first, if that doesn't work, try another SD card. If that doesn't work, try a different SD card reader/writer. I used 4GB SDHC card with no problem with cheap PRETEC P240 USB 3.0 card reader. I have heard of others having problems with different SD cards/readers... That might be a place to start troubleshooting anyway.

Thanks for your help!

Format how, the PT 3.09 formats the card before it writes to it I thought?

I just took out 64GB UHC micro SD card from my Note 3 phone and am going to try again.

[fredphoesh]

I cant remember either Bob, but I am not convinced that the Hardware Keyboard Toggle in settings not sticking is the issue at all. I can have that setting on or off sometimes and I will not get the keyboard working again, no matter what settings I choose. At that point I have to reboot the Draco to get keyboard back.

BTW when I say keyboard, I mean keyboard, NOT the touchpad mouse... the touchpad mouse on the same keyboard ALWAYS works fine.

Hi guys,
Happy 2015 to you!

I would like to flash back to stock... this keyboard breakdown issue is a major pain...
Could one of you post a link to the stock rom?
Thanks,
Mark.

[OscarB]

Hi Bob,

I also like to know how i can go back to the stock firmware.

[otisrhw]

Tronsmart Draco AW80 stock firmware_141025

http://www.mediafire.com/download/ndbe6sis0456ta7/Tronsmart_Draco_AW80_141025.zip

[OscarB]

Hi otisrhw

i have the stock rom but can't flash back from finless rom 1.1 to the stock firmware. I used the card method.
Does someone know how I can flash back?