[ROM] Unofficial OpenELEC for MK808B+ and MXQ

[anemeth]

"Originally posted by kszaq View Post
There is also a small change that might make HD Audio passthrough work although I am not very optimistic about it. Can please someone check it?"


I installed 5.0.8 a month ago and I found that when I play HD file with Dolby Digital 5.1, the sound comes through the HDMI cable and my AV amplifier recognises it as DD. I don't know this is refered as passthrough, but Dolby Didital 5.1 works on my MXQ.

[Guest]

MAC address is now static on my Beeline MXQ p15 firmware

[kszaq]

Here is the dmseg. [ATTACH]temp_10532_1433967983265_94[/ATTACH]

Was your MAC address static with earlier versions? Can you try flashing the MXQ version and check if your MAC address changes (your remote won't work with this version unless you put a remote.conf file in Configfiles folder)?

"Originally posted by kszaq View Post
There is also a small change that might make HD Audio passthrough work although I am not very optimistic about it. Can please someone check it?"


I installed 5.0.8 a month ago and I found that when I play HD file with Dolby Digital 5.1, the sound comes through the HDMI cable and my AV amplifier recognises it as DD. I don't know this is refered as passthrough, but Dolby Didital 5.1 works on my MXQ.

Thank you for your report but HD Audio means DTS HD and Dolby TrueHD. This doesn't work.

[burimek]

Kszaq thanks so much the beta release work super now my tv Samsung 7000 reconize immediatly CEC from mk808b +
i see build for mxq but i see more from this box
this link ist from gearbest, the image work with this mxq? thanks for reply

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_80703.html

i see a tuto how to flash with this box
Insert the Micro SD card into the TVBox OFF.
Insert a toothpick or similar (no cash) in the AV connection of the box to notice the switch.
Press the switch with stick and hold
Turning the TV Box
Stop pushing and remove the stick when we see an image on the screen
Wait until the process ends.

[kszaq]

Kszaq thanks so much the beta release work super now my tv Samsung 7000 reconize immediatly CEC from mk808b +
i see build for mxq but i see more from this box
this link ist from gearbest, the image work with this mxq? thanks for reply

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box/pp_80703.html

i see a tuto how to flash with this box
Insert the Micro SD card into the TVBox OFF.
Insert a toothpick or similar (no cash) in the AV connection of the box to notice the switch.
Press the switch with stick and hold
Turning the TV Box
Stop pushing and remove the stick when we see an image on the screen
Wait until the process ends.

Yes, this is the MXQ. Also, the flash procedure you posted is right.

[ArikZ]

[QUOTE=kszaq;n505663]
Was your MAC address static with earlier versions? Can you try flashing the MXQ version and check if your MAC address changes (your remote won't work with this version unless you put a remote.conf file in Configfiles folder)?

MAC address wasn't stable with earlier versions.
Flashed HD18Q with MXQ version - same problem, MAC changes.

Arik

[kszaq]

MAC address wasn't stable with earlier versions.
Flashed HD18Q with MXQ version - same problem, MAC changes.

Arik

ArikZ I made 2 test builds for you: http://s805.eu/releases/test/hd18q_mac_test/

They force the MAC address to be read using NAND/eMMC method instead of deciding automatically (extenal_api_key_set_version method parameter).

Please test both. What you should look for in dmesg are these lines:

[   12.784300@0] --1--write mac add to:ef349b88: 56 2c 03 cc 19 75 |V,..u|
[   12.784340@0] unkown current key-name,key_read_show:1396
[B][   12.784350@0] ret = -22[/B]
[   12.784350@0] print_buff=
[   12.784357@0] --2--write mac add to:ef349b88: 56 2c 03 cc 19 75 |V,..u|

The result of ret should be positive - that would mean that the MAC address has been read properly.

Let me know which version (if any) works for you.

[ArikZ]

ArikZ I made 2 test builds for you: http://s805.eu/releases/test/hd18q_mac_test/

They force the MAC address to be read using NAND/eMMC method instead of deciding automatically (extenal_api_key_set_version method parameter).

Please test both. What you should look for in dmesg are these lines:

[ 12.784300@0] --1--write mac add to:ef349b88: 56 2c 03 cc 19 75 |V,..u|
[ 12.784340@0] unkown current key-name,key_read_show:1396
[B][ 12.784350@0] ret = -22[/B]
[ 12.784350@0] print_buff=
[ 12.784357@0] --2--write mac add to:ef349b88: 56 2c 03 cc 19 75 |V,..u|

The result of ret should be positive - that would mean that the MAC address has been read properly.

Let me know which version (if any) works for you.

Tested them both. Same result. MAC addrss changes. ret = -22 on dmesg.

ArikZ

[burimek]

Yes, this is the MXQ. Also, the flash procedure you posted is right.

thanks i order one, i am so happy with the mk808b+ i hoppe the mxq have better wifi antenne?

[lxeran]

hi kszaq, you uploaded a few days ago a firmware, with a test wifi.
my newly purchased MK808B Plus didn't have wifi with the normal rom, only with the test firmware. but you removed it, why? and can you please restore it?
Thanks, Eran.

[kszaq]

Tested them both. Same result. MAC addrss changes. ret = -22 on dmesg.

ArikZ

It seems like it might be an invalid device tree issue then. Do you have a link to an Android firmware on which the MAC address doesn't change?

hi kszaq, you uploaded a few days ago a firmware, with a test wifi.
my newly purchased MK808B Plus didn't have wifi with the normal rom, only with the test firmware. but you removed it, why? and can you please restore it?
Thanks, Eran.

Please download the latest test release, it contains all WiFi drivers from previous test versions, including AP6212 that you may have: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv...s/tag/5.0.8p15

[kashmoney]

kszaq sir I went away on vacation and I come back and u give me this awesome gift of v5.0.8p15 and it works beautifully with my 3 new MK808B Plus units I flashed all 3 units with it and all are working 100% including the BT too. I really appreciate it. where can I send u some donations?

[lxeran]

Please download the latest test release, it contains all WiFi drivers from previous test versions, including AP6212 that you may have: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv...s/tag/5.0.8p15

Thanks, I'll try and let you know, although somebody already claimed that he did so and it didn't work. I'll give it a try myself once i have the chance.
btw, I love your work, again, can't say that enough man.

[ArikZ]

It seems like it might be an invalid device tree issue then. Do you have a link to an Android firmware on which the MAC address doesn't change?

Please download the latest test release, it contains all WiFi drivers from previous test versions, including AP6212 that you may have: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv...s/tag/5.0.8p15

I have tried this Android firmware: https://www.copy.com/s/t%3AloOSdtAMh..._0916_QUAD.rar
And the Ethernet MAC address is stable.

ArikZ

[kszaq]

kszaq sir I went away on vacation and I come back and u give me this awesome gift of v5.0.8p15 and it works beautifully with my 3 new MK808B Plus units I flashed all 3 units with it and all are working 100% including the BT too. I really appreciate it. where can I send u some donations?

I'm glad to hear that Bluetooth works as well. There are donations links in the first post, I recommend donating to Kodi and OpenELEC as thanks to their work we can have this great piece of software.

Thanks, I'll try and let you know, although somebody already claimed that he did so and it didn't work. I'll give it a try myself once i have the chance.
btw, I love your work, again, can't say that enough man.

RTL8723BS WiFi didn't work with 5.0.8p14, with 5.0.8p15 it's reported to be fully working, except for BT which may start to work with the next release.

I have tried this Android firmware: https://www.copy.com/s/t%3AloOSdtAMh..._0916_QUAD.rar
And the Ethernet MAC address is stable.

ArikZ

I am using a device tree from this release. I'm afraid I'd need to ask you to test multiple versions before we get to the solution as the patch that works with Beelink's MXQ doesn't work with HD18Q. I compiled another test build. Can I ask you to test it? Of course you don't have to reset your settings to factory defaults, an upgrade with no data wipe should always work. http://s805.eu/releases/test/hd18q_mac_test/