[ROM] Unofficial OpenELEC for MK808B+ and MXQ

[kszaq]

kszaq I cannot for the life of me get it to boot with toothpick method (just stays off until released then boots normally into launchers menu) I have had several other all black MXQ boxes and all would go into recovery using toothpick method. Any suggestions why?

My all-black MXQ stays off if I press toothpick-button before plugging in power. If press the button immediately after plugging in power, it goes to recovery/flashing from SD card. If this doesn't work, you can try pressing Menu button on remote control while plugging in power.

kszaq Good news on Real power-off and possible LED and WiFi fixes :-) Was the stuff I posted on GPIOs any use ? And I guess the reason therealjohngault builds worked on poweroff was the later kernel used there ? Thanks again !

Don't really know why Poweroff worked with TheRealJohnGalt's builds as he used the same kernel and device-specific patches. Maybe you had a different bootloader that time? About GPIOs, it looks like with the latest boards it's embedded in Device Tree. I know what the are, now I need to find/develop code to use them.

Just wondering if this line in my debug log has anything to do with the power settings:
"ERROR: DBus: Error org.freedesktop.DBus.Error.ServiceUnknown - The name org.freedesktop.UPower was not provided by any .service files"

Seems to relate to this: http://upower.freedesktop.org/docs/UPower.html

No idea if this is relevant but just thought i'd mention it.

Not relevant to our devices.

Hello! Looking for help for a fresh installation which a friend of mine is attempting on a Ap6212 Mk808b Plus: He has 6 items on the flashed Microsd ( as a sdinstall of 6.0.0.2 Openelec - always thanks to Kszaq !!!!):

factory _updte_param.aml
kernel.img
openelec amlogic mk808b plus arm 6.0.0.2-bootloader.zip
recovery.img
system
He made it with Linux live usb creator. Flashes but boots to Android instead. Didn't the bootloader had to remain original one ? I'm not so techie btw.
Thanks for your interest!
Never mind, sorted out, he choose nand file installation!
Alessandro

Hi,
bootloader doesn't flash anymore. If android boots again your bootscript is not compatible with the new method...
Please write your boot variables to here. You can do it by "strings /dev/nand_env" command.

best regards, gcsuri

vn800art Like gcsuri said, "bootloader" ZIP does not replace bootloader any more, it is needed to set uenv variable to add SD boot. Can you please post getprop result from Android after trying to flash OpenELEC? BTW: The best way to create OpenELEC SD card is DD: http://wiki.openelec.tv/index.php/HO...The_Disk_Image

kszaq would it be possible to enable Amvideocap for people with boblight or hyperion can use there ambilights? if it to much work to enable don't worry about it thanks

i think its found in here
https://github.com/kszaq/linux-amlog...ot/dts/amlogic

pigbait You linked my GitHub repository. Amvideocap has been enabled in my builds for a long time.

[pigbait]

Awesome wasn't sure if it was enabled. Should of just tried it out before posting something stupid. Sorry buddy and thanks

[Dez]

Dez Unfortunately there are some big issues with both DVB and USB drivers with the kernel we have. Some time ago I borrowed an IT9135 from a friend and tried to fix it by tweaking drivers but with no success. Actually the source code for CrashOverride's backport is avaliable: http://forum.odroid.com/viewtopic.php?f=112&t=17929 I will put that on my TODO list for next releases. I will also ask Wrxtasy for his kernel source code.

kszaq I'm not sure if I did this correctly but, using your source for 6.0.0.2, I took the media drivers from CrashOverride's backported source and created a new tarball substituting the files in the V4L media_build.
I modified the package.mk script to point to where I uploaded the new tarball and built for the MK808B+.

PKG_NAME="media_build"
PKG_VERSION="66f4030"
MEDIA_BUILD_VERSION="2014-09-26-214635f"
PKG_REV="1"
PKG_ARCH="any"
PKG_LICENSE="GPL"
PKG_SITE="http://git.linuxtv.org/media_build.git"
PKG_URL="https://www.dropbox.com/s/jkko48645dijyem/${PKG_NAME}-${PKG_VERSION}.tar.gz?dl=1"
PKG_DEPENDS_TARGET=""
PKG_BUILD_DEPENDS_TARGET="toolchain linux"
PKG_PRIORITY="optional"
PKG_SECTION="driver"
PKG_SHORTDESC="Build system to use the latest experimental drivers/patches without needing to replace the entire Kernel"
PKG_LONGDESC="Build system to use the latest experimental drivers/patches without needing to replace the entire Kernel"
PKG_IS_ADDON="no"
PKG_AUTORECONF="no"

The tarball is https://www.dropbox.com/s/jkko48645d...30.tar.gz?dl=0

Success.......i think.
The IT9135 appears to work much better.

I recently got a rtl2832u+r820t2 tuner, so tried it out as well.
The result is now perfect Live TV with even less continuity errors than the IT9135 tuner (probably due to having a better rf frontend).

[kszaq]

kszaq I'm not sure if I did this correctly but, using your source for 6.0.0.2, I took the media drivers from CrashOverride's backported source and created a new tarball substituting the files in the V4L media_build.
I modified the package.mk script to point to where I uploaded the new tarball and built for the MK808B+.

PKG_NAME="media_build"
PKG_VERSION="66f4030"
MEDIA_BUILD_VERSION="2014-09-26-214635f"
PKG_REV="1"
PKG_ARCH="any"
PKG_LICENSE="GPL"
PKG_SITE="http://git.linuxtv.org/media_build.git"
PKG_URL="https://www.dropbox.com/s/jkko48645dijyem/${PKG_NAME}-${PKG_VERSION}.tar.gz?dl=1"
PKG_DEPENDS_TARGET=""
PKG_BUILD_DEPENDS_TARGET="toolchain linux"
PKG_PRIORITY="optional"
PKG_SECTION="driver"
PKG_SHORTDESC="Build system to use the latest experimental drivers/patches without needing to replace the entire Kernel"
PKG_LONGDESC="Build system to use the latest experimental drivers/patches without needing to replace the entire Kernel"
PKG_IS_ADDON="no"
PKG_AUTORECONF="no"

The tarball is https://www.dropbox.com/s/jkko48645d...30.tar.gz?dl=0

Success.......i think.
The IT9135 appears to work much better.

I recently got a rtl2832u+r820t2 tuner, so tried it out as well.
The result is now perfect Live TV with even less continuity errors than the IT9135 tuner (probably due to having a better rf frontend).

That's great to hear! I will try to include CrashOverride's drivers in kernel so that it works without needing to include media_build. I have just sorted out boot issue with latest Codesnake's kernel - a trivial thing yet took a few hours to figure out.

I've got good results with Realtek 8188EUS WiFi chip (44Mbps throughput). If anyone wishes try it on 8189ETV, test build is available here (HD18Q only): http://s805.eu/test/r21827-g15ff65f/

[kostaman]

Hi Kasz
Used update method (tar) Unfortunately when i go to OpenElec Network Settings . No option for WI-FI .

All 4 cores working. Ethernet full speed for me.

[kszaq]

Hi Kasz
Used update method (tar) Unfortunately when i go to OpenElec Network Settings . No option for WI-FI .

All 4 cores working. Ethernet full speed for me.

Can you please try to connect over SSH, login and type:

modprobe wifi_dummy

and see if WiFi becomes available?

[kostaman]

Wi Fi came option came on immediately after issuing your command.

Guess what ? I did a speed test (i have an add-on i can talk about this later) and i got 9Mbps . I am testing this from the farthest point from the router. 15 Metres up on another level. I think you've solved it. I will take the box to better spot in the house and report back. Confirming i was only getting 0.25Mbps from this part of my house before and only 2.5Mbps closer to the router.

[jed]

I've got good results with Realtek 8188EUS WiFi chip (44Mbps throughput). If anyone wishes try it on 8189ETV, test build is available here (HD18Q only): http://s805.eu/test/r21827-g15ff65f/

kszaq I tested this build and no wifi was seen but after issuing the modprobe wifi_dummy command then it appeared and I connected and it worked ! :-) I have 8189ETV. Traditionally, I have only even seen my WiFi appear on MXQ builds, it never appears on HD18Q builds. The visible wifi did not survive a reboot though which I guess is as expected.

[kszaq]

I have posted a new release yesterday with many changes, mostly under-the-hood and experimental.

OpenELEC 6.0.1.1

Changelog:

• OpenELEC 6.0.1
• kernel updated to latest @codesnake's release
• interactive governor patched to Google's 3.10 thanks to @arco
• enabled Mali TURBO mode for smoother GUI
• WiFi drivers updated to latest Amlogic release (2015-12-15)
• experimental media drivers backport from 3.16 kernel thanks to @OtherCrashOverridehttps://bitbucket.org/OtherCrashOver...38057674ff51c6
• added LG Simplink patches from @hardkernel
• updated librtmp thanks to @popcornmix
• unified many Amlogic device options to simplify building
• added automatic SDIO WiFi driver loading for HD18Q in case USB-based WiFi is not present

Known issues:

• 29.97 progressive videos may stutter
• sometimes CEC may not work
• power LED on HD18Q doesn't work as intended (too many boards to support them with a single build)
• no HD-Audio passthrough and multichannel audio output
• DVB support is experimental, some USB DVB tuners don't work at all

Unknown issues likely present.

jed kostaman With this release 8189ETV driver should load automatically on HD18Q build. Confirmed working by a Github user: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv/issues/15

Dez I included CrashOverride's 3.16 media driver update with this release. Please try if it makes any difference for your DVB tuners.

[Dez]

kszaq The CrashOverride drivers are great. All DVB-T tuners (IT9135, Sony PlayTV DIB7070p and RTL2832u) are working very well.

The UI does appear to be smoother and so far everything I've tried looks good.

As with your other releases, I'm very happy and this one is the best so far.

Many thanks for your work with this

[PatrickJB]

WIFI!!! YES, well done K!

I can only see one or two problems at the mo, the time isn't working (MXQ version). The Kodi backup did hang the box on restore when trying to restart, seemed to restore alright when I pulled the power to reboot. Have had a couple of hangs when trying to reboot.

[PatrickJB]

The power on / off works fine it's just the reboot power option that seems to hang so not a big problem.

[Mudda_funkA]

ok seems good on an all black mxq with board markings htc mxq s805 - no issues with rebooting or time as above

and all good on a mxq hd18q v1.4 (will test later on a mxq hd18q v1.2)

[jed]

I have posted a new release yesterday with many changes, mostly under-the-hood and experimental.

jed kostaman With this release 8189ETV driver should load automatically on HD18Q build. Confirmed working by a Github user: https://github.com/kszaq/OpenELEC.tv/issues/15

kszaq I have to use MXQ build as I've never been able to get remote to work on HD18Q build even putting file in appropriate directory. Yes ! on MXQ version the WiFi driver works - well done !! :-) PowerOff works too !! Reboot works too !! Issues (possibly) - 1. On starting up, the text boot process shows on OpenElec screen - not necessarily an issue but it didnt do that before. 2. Ethernet IP Address is incremented at each reboot (WiFi stays constant, so no issue with WiFi IP address) - I think this is an existing issue which was fixed in therealjohngalt build by having a set MAC address of 001122334455 if that helps. 3. LED not working still (existing issue). All testing done on MXQ build. Many thanks for your efforts !! :-)

[EDIT] Yes just checked it is the MAC address that changes on each reboot causing the IP address on Ethernet to increment - it looks like random MAC addresses.

[PatrickJB]

Time sorted! Reinstalled the new version, set up wifi, which worked including time, rebooted and then installed Kodi backup and this time it didn't hang when rebooting. All seems OK, so far. Cheers again K!