MK808 - Finless 1.6 Custom ROM

[Rogan]

Re: NEW - MK808 - Finless 1.6 Custom ROM

Try running in 720 it seemed to solve my prob

Sent from my HTC Sensation

[teddan]

Try running in 720 it seemed to solve my prob

Sent from my HTC Sensation

Nope, that did not work.
I even tried to set the router on another channel, i get great download speeds and almost full wifi but still it will disconnect every 10 min or so.

[Rogan]

Re: NEW - MK808 - Finless 1.6 Custom ROM

Hmm I only ever had a problem with WiFi on 1080 maybe a power issue.

Sent from my HTC Sensation

[fratello]

Maybe it's a heat issue ...try to reduce (with ROM Toolbox) the frequency ... I use mine at 1200 MHz, without problems.

[12paq]

Re: NEW - MK808 - Finless 1.6 Custom ROM

Ok, I received my MK808 today from a Chinese maker through Amazon. I found this site after I placed my order. I plan on using a high quality power supply and do an antenna fix. And of course flashing Bob's custom rom. I would put a custom rom on my lawnmower if I could, lol.

After going over my packaging for my "Mini TV" it says CPU RK3066 Dual Core 1.6G (Cortex-A9) etc..
Key words/numbers here are the "1.6G" processor. Anyone here heard of a MK808 that's 1.6ghz?

Thanks in advance!
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[Finless]

While they all say 1.6 proc which is true (that is it "can" run that fast), the majority of these TV sticks are clocked at a max of 1.2 with most running at 1.08 for heat reasons.

Bob

[High_Yield]

stuck at 1008 Ghz

Guys,

I have searched but not really found a solution and am hoping someone can simply, and concisely explain:
1) Is the MK808 w/ 1.6 ROM capable of running at speeds over 1008 Ghz ?
2) If so, how do I do it ?

To date I have ROM Toolbox installed, and my 808 does not seem to go above 1008.
Maybe because it is not "stressed" enough to need to go higher? I really do not know - this should be simple but for me has been difficult.

Thanks - B

[Finless]

The kernel is locked and thus you cannot change the speed.

2dark4u I think will be releasing a new kernel if he has not already on 4PDA.ru

Bob

[12paq]

Re: NEW - MK808 - Finless 1.6 Custom ROM

While they all say 1.6 proc which is true (that is it "can" run that fast), the majority of these TV sticks are clocked at a max of 1.2 with most running at 1.08 for heat reasons.

Bob

Thanks Bob. I came to the same conclusion researching today.
Does anyone know the stock kernel version numbers? I just want to make sure mine is the same. Really its the chip that matters.. and I am almost certain my MK808 has the same CPU, but checking before I flash never hurts.

I really am looking forward to flashing your ROM.

[High_Yield]

The kernel is locked and thus you cannot change the speed.

2dark4u I think will be releasing a new kernel if he has not already on 4PDA.ru

Bob

Thanks. Then once that ROM comes out, what would I do/use to change the clock speed? I have already "rubber-banded" an old desktop cpu heatsink, no fan, to the MK808 in anticipation...

All else is working well - I have more findings on the game console front and will update that post soon.
In a nutshell, try PS3, not PS2 controllers.
My PS2 controller and a similar chinese one seem to work only the D-PAD on the left side. The right side buttons and front buttons do not work. But, the PS3 controller should be here soon.

[ngv1]

Logitech C170 from geekbuying. I tried some camera apps, and it works without a problem on the MK808.
So I don't think it's a camera problem, something about finless 1.6 and Skype, or some other conflicting app maybe ?

That's odd because geekbuying claims that they have tested logitech C170 & C270 and is working for them. Tried a older version of skype? powered usb hub ?

v2.9 for skype https://www.dropbox.com/s/1aj75f1uvphvzlq/Skype2.9.apk

There is a new firmware released on the 10th Jan13 by geekbuying for MK808 http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php...-10th-release/

I can't even take a photo/video from my logitech C525 although voice recording works

Let me know how you go as I might consider getting a logitech c170 if it works

[Bigleg]

The kernel is locked and thus you cannot change the speed.

2dark4u I think will be releasing a new kernel if he has not already on 4PDA.ru

Bob

Firstly I'd like to say thank you to you Bob for creating this great ROM. I got my MK808 2 days ago and the first thing I did before I even turned it on was put your rom on it!

Now a couple of questions, probably been answered before but the search function on this forum is pretty useless IMO...

1. Can I and should I flash the Krizt 1.5mhz kernel on on this rom and if so all I need to is ONLY tick the kernel box right, no need to flash all?

2. Any one point me in the direction of a good guide for XBMC, with suggested plugins etc for Android.

3. Sorry Bob but I hate the boot animation, any links to an alternative or JB stock looking, I tried a boot animation from a Nexus tablet but it borked (and yes I did set the read permissions)

Thanks

[muttonhead]

ngv1 Q&A

Inserted answers below:

Firstly
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> 1. Can I and should I flash the Krizt 1.5mhz kernel on on this rom and if so all I need to is ONLY tick the kernel box right, no need to flash all?

Yes.

> 2. Any one point me in the direction of a good guide for XBMC, with suggested plugins etc for Android.

http://www.xbmcandroid.com/

3. Sorry Bob but I hate the boot animation, any links to an alternative or JB stock looking, I tried a boot animation from a Nexus tablet but it borked (and yes I did set the read permissions)

Thanks

[Rogan]

Re: NEW - MK808 - Finless 1.6 Custom ROM

IIRC there is a 1.2ghz kernel released. Its a merged version of bobs 1.5a and the 1080p kernel. I'm sure lewy HSS a thread for it on here somewhere or maybe over at armtv forum. YouTube vid of it shows only a small amount of improvement in my opinion. Use TV launched as the default launcher and you probably won't ever had desktop lag issues.

Sent from my HTC Sensation

[Finless]

1.6 has much more features than my 1.5a and yes Kiz kernel works with it.

As for the boot animation, just make your own.

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?865-Create-A-Simple-Boot-Animation&highlight=boot+animation

Bob