Official Ugoos firmwares for devices based on rk3288

[Ava]

Hello all!

We are UGOOS team. This thread about official firmware’s for UT3/UT3S/UM3.
This thread will be update every time as new versions will be released. We are ready to actively cooperate with users and would be grateful if you will help us make the current firmware little better.

FIRMWARE WITH LINUX

version 0.3.1 (31/07/2015)

Now we use new method for building firmware. This will speed up the process of development of new firmware and will improve their quality. Linux part firmware based on Ubuntu 15.04 with XFCE. For Android part using latest official firmware v2.2.0
Especially for our devices, we have developed software that will allow you to control the hardware parts of the device. "uSettings" for all devices and "HDMI IN" for Ugoos UT3

New in version 0.3.1:

Added/changed:

1. Firmware is based on Ubuntu 15.04 and official Ugoos android firmware v2.2.0
2. The next packages was modified for working with systemd:
- uscaler
- uhdmiin
- usettings
3. For mechanisms of initialization wifi and bluetooth was created special packages (wifi-ugoos and bluetooth-ugoos). In future it allow updating logic work of mechanisms without reflashing devices.
4. Added support 802.1Q in kernel.
5. Changed logic of work getting mac address for wifi. Now used unique mac address from module.
6. Installed additional packages :
- Ubuntu Software Center
- Language Support[/INDENT]

Bug fix:
1. Linux: Temporarily disabled support of 4k resolution in linux kernel. Maximal resolution 1920x1080.

Attention:

Default login and password: ugoos
For reboot from Android in Linux use button "Switch system". You can find this button in the power menu.

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Changelog

 [B]version 0.3.1- 31/07/2015[/B]  
[B]Added/changed:[/B]
1. Firmware is based on Ubuntu 15.04 and official Ugoos android firmware v2.2.0
2. The next packages was modified for working with systemd:    - uscaler    - uhdmiin    - usettings
3. For mechanisms of  initialization wifi and bluetooth  was created special packages (wifi-ugoos and bluetooth-ugoos). In future it  allow updating  logic  work  of mechanisms without reflashing devices.
4. Added support 802.1Q in kernel.
5. Changed logic of work getting mac address for wifi. Now used unique mac address from module.
6. Installed additional packages :  
 - Ubuntu Software Center    
- Language Support  

[B]version 0.3.0 - 14/03/2015[/B]  [B]Added/changed:[/B]
1.Linux:  Add special Ugoos applicatios in linux:
- App for switching image source to HDMI IN port (for UT-3)
- App for led, hdmi in and fan settings
2. Linux:  Add applications: nano,  gnome-system-monitor, and screen keyboard - onboard.
3. Linux:  Add support of NFS in kernel.
4. Linux:  In kernel was include binfmt_misc module.
5. Linux:  Update kernel space GPU Driver (TX011-SW-99002-r5p1-00rel0).
6. Linux:  In system was included user space GPU driver for fb .        To check the libraries we used examples from official Mali OpenCL SDK        and Mali OpenGL ES SDK for Linux (http://malideveloper.arm.com/develop-for-mali/).
7. Linux:  All packages was been updated to the actual state
8. Dualboot: Android firmware was been updated to Ugoos firmare v2.0.6  
[B]Bug fix:[/B]
1. Linux: Temporarily disabled support of 4k resolution in linux kernel. Maximal resolution 1920x1080.  
[B]Known issues in v.0.3:[/B] 1.
In the Linux when you logout or you device switches to sleep mode you monitor does not resume from sleep. Temporary solution: press Ctrl+Alt+F6 and them Ctrl+Alt+F7  
[B]version 0.2.1 – 25/12/2014[/B]  [B]Added/changed:[/B]
1.        Linux: Bluetooth became available for use in Ubuntu.
2.        Linux: Changed deafault color color depth  to 32bit.
3.        Linux: Installed aplication for screenshots (xfce4-screenshooter)
4.        Linux: All packages was been updated to the actual state
5.        Linux: Was been enabled autologin.  Now by default system not asked user password at system loading.
6.         Dualboot: Android firmware was been updated to Ugoos firmare v2.0.5.b
7.         Dualboot: Now for users dulaboot system became available android update by OTA. In older version firmware for upgrading Android to new version         was need reflash device.
8.         Linux: Now users of dulaboot system can make factory reset from the menu setting andoid.         In older version if  you clicked on button "Factory reset" then  the device will be rebooted in Ubuntu.
9.        Linux: Added automatic time synchronization from Internet servers on every boot  
[B]Fixed:[/B]
1.         Linux: Fixed bug with automatically updating dns server address when connecting to the network.
2.         Linux: Fixed bug with buttons "Reboot" and "Shutdown".  
For UT-3, clickingthe button "Shutodwn"         causes the shutdown of the device.  
For UM-3, it causes reboot of the device, becouse UM-3  not have  hardware power button.
3.        Linux: System automatically connect to the last wi-fi access point  after device booting.
4.        Linux: Disabled autosleep.  
[B]Known issues in v.0.2.1: 1. [/B]
In the Linux when you logout or you device switches to sleep mode you monitor does not resume from sleep. Temporary solution: press Ctrl+Alt+F6 and them Ctrl+Alt+F7  
[B]version 0.2 – 03/12/2014[/B]  [B]Added/changed:[/B]
1.      The reduced number of packages installed by default, as a result, the size of the system decreased by ~300 MB
2.      AbiWord and Gnumeric will be changed on LibreOffice.
3.      Web-browser was changed on Chromium with PepperFlash plugin, and now you can see flash content on web-pages.
4.      Changed application for screen scaling in linux.
5.      Hidden Android system partitions from Ubuntu.  
[B]Fixed:[/B]
1.      Fixed bug with broking Bluetooth in Android.
2.      Fixed bug with HDMI IN in Android on UT-3.
3.      Fixed bug with error message in the gMusicbrowser when song switch on the next.  
[B]Known issues in v.0.2:[/B] 1.
linux: Does not automatically update dns server address when connecting to the network.
Solution: Press Ctrl+T and execute command     sudo dpkg-reconfigure resolvconf 2. In the Linux when you logout or you device switches to sleep mode you monitor does not resume from sleep. Temporary solution: press Ctrl+Alt+F6 and them Ctrl+Alt+F7  

[B]version 0.1 – 21/11/2014:[/B]
List of main preloaded programs:
1.      Web-browser - Mozilla Firefox
2.      Video player - MPlayer
3.      Audio player - gMusicbrowser
4.      Word processor - AbiWord
5.      Spreadsheet processor - Gnumeric
6.      Image viewer - Ristretto
7.      Archive manager - File-roller  
[B]Known issues in v.0.1:[/B]
1.     Bluetooth is not enable switch on Android.
2.     Screen scaling parameters reset to default after resting device.
3.     Error message receiving in the gMusicbrowser when player switch songs Solution: Press Ctrl+T and execute command  touch ~/.Mplayer/configs
4.     In the Linux when you logout or you device switches to sleep mode you monitor does not resume from sleep. Temporary solution:  press Ctrl+Alt+F6 and them Ctrl+Alt+F7

Know issues:

1. In the Linux when you logout or you device switches to sleep mode you monitor does not resume from sleep.

Temporary solution: press Ctrl+Alt+F6 and them Ctrl+Alt+F7

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CLEAR ANDROID FIRMWARE

Latest official stable android firmware (v 2.2.0) based on Android 4.4.2

Change log (version 2.2.0) – 23 July 2015:
New in version 2.2.0

• File server (samba, Settings->File server)
• Android: add Google Calendar and Contacts sync
• Android: add native exFAT support

Fixes:

• Android: fix fail to mount two partitions (USB storage)
• Kernel: fix efuse module, cpu SN available now
• Audio: Bitstream: fix no sound when plug/unplug hdmi
• SystemUI: remove right to left navigation bar layout (right to left languages crash)
• Keyboard: return hardware keyboard setting, add save hardware keyboard toggle, unbind hardware keyboard toggle and settings
• Keyboard: hide wifi vertual keyboard in hardwre keyboards
• Android: Settings->Ugoos Settings: add own wifi MAC address toggle (to have different Wifi and Ethernet MAC)
• Settings: remove full erase checkbox at dualboot

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How to flash packed firmware:
1. Download firmware and unzip it use 7z, winrar, winzip. Inside: Android Tool - tool for reflashing, DriverAssitant - tool to install drivers and firmware image file.
2. If it first time, you need to install drivers use DriverAssitant or manual when connecting device
3. After installing the drivers will run the Android Tool and click on the “Upgrade Firmware”. Click on “Firmware” and specify the path to the firmware file. You need waiting until the program downloading information about the firmware, then it will display some information on the screen.
4. Next step, you need connect device to your PC. If your device is Ugoos UM3, then follow these steps:

a) To turn on the device
b) Connect the device to computer via USB cable, the device should use the OTG port.
c) Hold down the hardware reset button.

Else (for Ugoos UT3 / UT3S) you need to perform the following steps:

a) To turn off the device.
b) To connect the device to computer via USB cable, the device should use the OTG port.
c) Hold down the hardware reset button.
d) Turn on the power.

5. Click the Upgrade button to the firmware of the device. At the end you will see a sign indicating a successful operation.


How to flash unpacked firmware (for firmwares v.0.2.1 and later):
By default Android tool configured to flashing "clear" android on your device. If you want install
“Dualboot” or “Clear linux” click right mouse button by program window, and then select
“Load config”.
Then choose one of configurations files:

- config.cfg - if want flash only Android
- config_dualboot.cfg - if want flash dualboot
- config_linux.cfg - if want flash only linux

In archive with firmware you can find full guide with images.

How to flash special version firmware on SD card :
For flashing image to sd card in linux you can use dd command
sudo dd if=<path_to_img_file> of=<path_to_sdcard>
example:

[B]sudo dd if=UT3_SD_LINUX_0.3.0.img of=/dev/sdc[/B]

For flashing image to sd card in Windows you can use Win32 Disk Imager - download

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Downloads:

Dualboot (Linux firmware) - v. 0.3.1

Devices	Download
UM3	link
UT3	link
UT3S	link

Image for sd card (with ubuntu 15.04) - v. 0.3.1

Devices	Download
UM3	link
UT3	link
UT3S	link

Stable android firmware v.2.2.0 (based on Android 4.4.2 )

Devices	Download
UM3	link
UT3	link
UT3S	link

Unstable android firmware v.3.0.2b (based on Android 5.1.1 ) - BETA! ---- 23/11/2015

Devices	Download
UM3	link
UT3	link
UT3S	link

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Great thanks to peba, no_spam_for_me, RISCy Dude and bragma for help in creating and testing of firmware.
Thanks to linuxium, and naobsd for the help with creating firmware for sd card.

With Best Regards, Ugoos Team

[Ava]

Hi all! I`m restored offical thread about firmwares. It is a pity that so much useful information was lost. I hope what together we can restore part information.

Also i glad to tell what new version of firmware based on Android 5.1.1 availible for download. I added links in the first post.
More information about release you can read in official blog. link
Attention! It is unstable release.
For releasing the final version need to make much more effort, and we hope on your help. Together we can make our devices more usefull for us.

[scooter2014]

Ava do the SD card versions for ut3 have mac1 kodi fix already on the download?

[Ava]

@scooter2014, current version of firmware for SD card not included mac1 kodi fixes. Maybe we make special version, after new linux firmware release. But I don't promise. Now we working on Android 5.1.1 releasing, after i think will be release Ubuntu.

[thesandman16ca]

Should we wait untill the offical update, before trying this? Also does anyone know why you cant turn on location settings some apps need to use it and cant seem to turn it on. Ut3 2.2.0 version any help would be great ty.

[Victor]

Also does anyone know why you cant turn on location settings some apps need to use it and cant seem to turn it on. Ut3 2.2.0 version any help would be great ty.

In another thread there is a decision.

[Ava]

Hi all! The second beta based on Android 5.1.1 is availible!

changelog

3.0.1.b - beta version!
Changes from previous version:
   1. Added ability get root access (Ugoos Settings)
   2. Added ability to control power LED (for UT3/UT3S, Ugoos Settings)
   3. Added ability to control Fan (for UT3/UT3S, Ugoos Settings)
   4. SPMC was replaced on Special version KODI optimised for current firmware.
    Improved/added support: playback video with  23.976fps, H.264 4K @ 25fps, H.265 4K @ 60fps, TrueHD 7.1 D, Dobly 7.1,  BD3D ISO, etc...        
   5. Added additional parameter files, with internal storage size 8Gb and 16Gb (need select before reflash your device)

Links for download added to first post. News on official site will be little bit later! Updates by OTA will be availible in the one of the next firmwares.

Thank you for your feedback. We have compiled a list of the errors found by you, And in the next release we will begin to fix them step by step..
About all founded mistakes you can write in this thread or on email: [email protected]

With best regards, Ugoos team!

[RISCy Dude]

Outstanding, looking forward to giving it a try tonight.
Thanks Ava and Team Ugoos.

[gefattern]

Hi Team
please make it possible to use Huawei 3G Sticks on the new Rom,with 4.4.2/2.2.0 it works.


gefattern

[RISCy Dude]

Hello Ava and team, My initial results running 3.0.1.b on a UT3 2GB/16GB.

1.) The USB unmount bug is still present. When selecting unmount USB storage, the notification says safe to remove. But when the USB storage device is removed, the notification says it was removed improperly. A reboot is required to get the USB port to recognize the drive again.
Sometimes the removed flash drive prompts Windows Disk Check when plugged to my laptop.
Screenshots below.

2.) Wifi connects after rebooting now, but frequently drops connection.

3.) Plugging in an iPod to any USB port, even if just using for storage, breaks the audio over HDMI, SPDIF and A/V and causes slow downs with video apps, such as Kodi, Youtube, etc. Removing the iPod restores audio.

4.) This may be a Kodi problem, but screenshots made with Kodi's screenshot(Ctrl+s) produces only black, no screenshot of the video playing.
the last screenshot shows this.

These are my initial results, I'll post any additional bugs I find.

Thanks for your work on this Beta, Ava and Team Ugoos.




From 1.), after selecting unmount USB storage it does this...


But once removed it does this...



From 4.) Kodi screenshot results...there should be a scene from a video, but instead, it is only black

[gefattern]

HI Guys,
until now the stable Version for me is Mo's System.img and the Rest of 3.0.1.b, because only on 3.0.1b i had to much Problems
and bugs.
Only on 3.0.1.b i had several Bugs
1.Language errors in the APP called Settings under Storage stands "Strorage" / Ugoos Settings Install root only one "o"
2.USB Tethering is not possible to activate
3.Sound on Touch only works in Default (if you press fast enough) same on 2.2.0
4.Boot/Reboot Problems TV says : wrong Resolution change on Device/after pressing short the Powerbutton/Screen starts up
5.with dataonepart5.1 Parameterfile no Root Folder/Android/data/obb and others/Kodi says "waiting for external Storage/RKMusic says "Flash is busy"

hope it helps

please UgoosTeam still support 4.4.2 ,and what about STAGEFRIGHT,on 2.2.0 i have 4 of 8 vulnerable.PLEASE FIX.

[scooter2014]

Ava just a Notice the UT3 SD card firmware for linux is not linked to sd version its actually linked to the duel boot firmware.

[RISCy Dude]

Good catch scooter2014. For those looking and until Ava gets the link fixed, it can be found at the Ugoos blog, from this page, the link to UT3 SD boot image appears to be the correct one. It is a Mega link.

[Ava]

Ava just a Notice the UT3 SD card firmware for linux is not linked to sd version its actually linked to the duel boot firmware.

Hello, thanks. fixed

[Ava]

Dear friends. Glad present to you new version of firmware v.3.0.2.b
Full news you can read in official blog : link

Main changes from previus version:

1. Fixed few bugs with Developer Options menu item.
2. Fixed unexpected reboot during separate web cameras using (Checked on Logitech C-910).
3. Added basic multi-window support function. (Settings->Display->MultiWindow)
4. Improved video playback in side players (example: MXPlayer now use hardware decoders for video playback)
5. “Dismiss all tasks” button added in “Resent apps” window, also all apps can be closed using “menu” button on RC
6. Long hold button function added. Holding “menu” – bars appeared and disappeared; “Recent apps” button activate/deactivate mouse function mode.
7. OTA updates support added and many other small changes...

Yes, not all bugs which you found was fixed... But we will try solve most of them in near time, now we try fix bugs with high priority .

Download:

- UM3
- UT3
- UT3S

About all founded bugs you can write in this thread.
With Best Regards, Ugoos Team.