[ROM] Unofficial OpenELEC for MK808B+ and MXQ

[kszaq]

Are you saying that now the HEVC videos with problems are now playable ?
(for example https://mega.co.nz/#!Ug4yhKBB!fbDsyW...dscF_z0WDbg_AI )

Thanks!

Yes, it plays well now using hardware decoding.

Installed the latest version (via toothpick) on my MXQ and it's great, except that no CEC functionality is being detected.

Using the same HDMI-cable and TV with a Raspberry works fine.

I tested it with one Samsung and one LG TV, I don't have more to test with. What is the model of your TV? Can you provide a dmesg grabbed right after boot?

[LeSpark]

I tested it with one Samsung and one LG TV, I don't have more to test with. What is the model of your TV? Can you provide a dmesg grabbed right after boot?

It's a cheap "Orion", but a few versions ago (unfortunately can't remember which one exactly) it was working fine.

Would need instructions on how to grab a "dmesg".

[goofball]

Since I can't edit the OP anymore , I am posting a new release announcement here:

5.0.5-20150316

• OpenELEC 5.0.5 (by @OpenELEC team)
• amports and deinterlacer in kernel updated to Amlogic Lollipop SDK (thanks to @surkovalex for providing the source code)
• removed 250ms latency on SPDIF for MXQ
• fixed HEVC playback (thanks to new kernel and a patch from @koying)
• fixed playback of 23.978 VC-1 videos in MKV container
• some minor fixes to video playback in Kodi by @codesnake and @davilla
• refactored Bluetooth support so that it does not need to be power-cycled on every reboot (an idea by @codesnake)

Of course you don't have to wipe all your data, simply download a tar and update according to OpenELEC guidelines.
https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv...es/tag/5.0.5p1

Thank you for this. Your date scheme is off by 10 days (I'm assuming you wanted 20150306
Otherwise, I just wanted to thank you for the work you have done and continue to do.
The last update you posted solved issues I had with some avi container (xvid) videos and some other HEVC in mp4/mkv format.
I will update to this newest release.

Just one question, with respect to video resolutions, is it possible to have 1366x768? Is it as simple as editing/creating xorg.conf file?

Thanks for everything!

[kszaq]

It's a cheap "Orion", but a few versions ago (unfortunately can't remember which one exactly) it was working fine.

There were some changes to CEC implementation made by Amlogic and released mid-January. They fixed CEC for my TV, they might also have bugged it for yours. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the implementation, I just took the code and compiled it. I know that WeTek team (@codesnake) are working on improving CEC support for Amlogic devices, maybe that would help when they're done.

Would need instructions on how to grab a "dmesg".

You need to log in to SSH: http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Ssh_commands
and generate a log: http://openelec.tv/support/frequentl...s#generatelogs
Also, before grabbing a log please issue following commands:

echo cec0 > /sys/class/amhdmitx/amhdmitx0/cec_config
echo cecf > /sys/class/amhdmitx/amhdmitx0/cec_config

Thank you for this. Your date scheme is off by 10 days (I'm assuming you wanted 20150306

A release from the future. Thanks for noticing, I corrected that!

Otherwise, I just wanted to thank you for the work you have done and continue to do.
The last update you posted solved issues I had with some avi container (xvid) videos and some other HEVC in mp4/mkv format.
I will update to this newest release.

Just one question, with respect to video resolutions, is it possible to have 1366x768? Is it as simple as editing/creating xorg.conf file?

Nope, we don't use a X server so it won't work. I would need to add extra resolutions in kernel and in Kodi as well. Fortunately I will have a 1366x768 TV by hand over the weekend, so I will try to make the extra resolutions work.

Thanks for everything!

You are most welcome!

[goofball]

A release from the future. Thanks for noticing, I corrected that!

Nope, we don't use a X server so it won't work. I would need to add extra resolutions in kernel and in Kodi as well. Fortunately I will have a 1366x768 TV by hand over the weekend, so I will try to make the extra resolutions work.

You are most welcome!

No rush, it works great as it is. I have an old school Samsung that just won't die so it gets used all the time. I did notice that when I connected the 808 to a samsung lcd screen that has 1680x1050 resolution (using an hdmi-dvi adapter), it gave me the option to use DESKTOP as resolution.
Because of your work, I have convinced at least 5 other people to buy an mk808b+. I'll see if I can get them cheapo's to chip in on a donation to you.

[AcidHaze]

You almost certainly did not damage your WiFi card. If you have a non-BeeLink MXQ, there may be some differences in device tree used by kernel to determine where some signals have to be sent and that's why your WiFi is not working. Have you flashed back Android fimware? If yes, is it specifically for your box?

Thanks for the reply. I had to resort to a complete wipe, not just dalvik and caches. Got wifi back up and running, now testing a version of Megatron ROM. Please let me know if you can make this ROM compatible with my box in the future, complete ROM was dumped on page 1! Apparently it has different BT and Wifi, plus I only insert SD card halfway and it can't go further so I'm thinking new model.

[Iso-playback]

There were some changes to CEC implementation made by Amlogic and released mid-January. They fixed CEC for my TV, they might also have bugged it for yours. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the implementation, I just took the code and compiled it. I know that WeTek team (@codesnake) are working on improving CEC support for Amlogic devices, maybe that would help when they're done.

You need to log in to SSH: http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php?title=Ssh_commands
and generate a log: http://openelec.tv/support/frequentl...s#generatelogs
Also, before grabbing a log please issue following commands:

echo cec0 > /sys/class/amhdmitx/amhdmitx0/cec_config
echo cecf > /sys/class/amhdmitx/amhdmitx0/cec_config

A release from the future. Thanks for noticing, I corrected that!

Nope, we don't use a X server so it won't work. I would need to add extra resolutions in kernel and in Kodi as well. Fortunately I will have a 1366x768 TV by hand over the weekend, so I will try to make the extra resolutions work.

You are most welcome!

Hi Kszaq, just flashed your latest release to my 808B+

Its very nice, I guess I've been a bit hard on your rom releases as I've always compared it to Official OpenELEC on my work laptop and my comparisons so far as of this evening make it more or less the same, hats off to you, your the MAN.

THANKS

ISO

[sunnythakkar_2005]

Remote Config file

This looks like a common remote used for BeeLink MXQ. Do you have a zip file with Android for your box? There's a remote.conf file in /system/etc folder. Please post it here and we'll see what can be done about it.

Thanks for your reply.

here is the link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1VFKik7YBXwbzhERGJlSmo5UWM/view?usp=sharing

Thanks,

[Cee604]

[ROM] Unofficial OpenELEC 5.0.3 for MK808B Plus and Beelink MXQ

Quick question from a noob here..... Is it possible to flash rom to internal memory instead of sdcard? If so can someone please point me in the right direction
Thanks

EDIT ** I misunderstood and thought it automatically dual booted android and openelec. I have installed successfully now.

[goofball]

Quick question from a noob here..... Is it possible to flash rom to internal memory instead of sdcard? If so can someone please point me in the right direction
Thanks

Not sure exactly what you mean. Openelec flashes directly to the internal 8GB memory. I don't think there is a way to have the device (I own the mk808b+) boot any OS from the micro SD card slot at this time. It would be really handy to have that capability like the Raspberry Pi though.

[Cee604]

Not sure exactly what you mean. Openelec flashes directly to the internal 8GB memory. I don't think there is a way to have the device (I own the mk808b+) boot any OS from the micro SD card slot at this time. It would be really handy to have that capability like the Raspberry Pi though.

By the first few posts I thought it automatically was a dual boot setup.

I am really impreased with how fast the mk808b+ is. Thanks kszaq!

[Dez]

The more I use the MK808B+ and this port of openelec, the more I'm impressed with it.

I managed to get CEC working with my 5 year old Samsung PS58B850 plasma after getting a mini-HDMI adapter and trying several HDMI cables.

It definitely has a lot to do with what cable is used, many (cheaper types) don't work at all.

The only problem I have now is that while I can switch the MK808B+ off (or more correctly, to standby) with the TV remote power button, nothing on the remote will switch the MK808B+ back on when the TV is turned on.

To get it to turn back on, I have to unplug and reconnect power and get the TV to detect it again before it works.

Is this how it works for everyone else?

[xitpu]

Thanks again for this release

There is a way to install a fully working torrent client in this OpenELEC release ?
thanks

edit: Ok, I made it usin Unofficial OpenElec Addons

[Iso-playback]

Not sure exactly what you mean. Openelec flashes directly to the internal 8GB memory. I don't think there is a way to have the device (I own the mk808b+) boot any OS from the micro SD card slot at this time. It would be really handy to have that capability like the Raspberry Pi though.

Indeed I'd like to boot from class 10 microSD Card into the latest version of Ubuntu which reminds me has anyone managed to port Odroid Ubuntu yet, surely some DEV should be on this? 808B+ is almost identical to Odrioid C1?

[silverblack]

In case anyone trys it didnt work on this box just got error messages.

http://www.****.co.uk/itm/151467436554