MiniMX S905 - Ubuntu 16.04 64bits (with kodi and X) on sdcard

[Koxx]

Cool
The 105L firmware release is an official release (not a custom). You may have to go backward because it seems 106L/107L may block sdcard booting. So yes, it may require backward flashing.

[ronbaby]

in my case it gives 40 Mbits/sec

Wow. Gee. That's not really very good at all. No wonder (at least) one guy who did a Youtube review of the box seemed unimpressed about the WiFi.

(Me personally? It's not going to affect me. When running full Linux, I'll be hardwired... gigabit... into my E4200. When I put the thing in the livingroom (OpenELEC) it will be hardwired to my WUMC710, which I already know can do above 200 Mbps.)

but it seems I connect to 2.4G 802.11b/g/n
It could be specific to my Access Point (which is dual 2.4G 802.11b/g/n + 5G 802.11a/n)

I assume that you tested with the MiniMX right next to you AP, right?

I'll be trying that myself when mine arrives (and of course, I'll post results).

[ronbaby]

Cool
The 105L firmware release is an official release (not a custom). You may have to go backward because it seems 106L/107L may block sdcard booting. So yes, it may require backward flashing.

Ahhhhhhhhhh! OK. It all makes perfect sense now.

So, I guess that if/when my box arrives, if it has 105L on it, I should work to AVOID allowing any OTA upgrade, yes?

[yurek_m]

Ubuntu image for MiniMX is ready !

v0 :

http://koxx3.mooo.com:8086/minimx_ubuntu.zip

The image is require at least a 16Gb sdcard (can be resized to 8Gb after with gparted).
It doesn't modify the internal MMC memory... so you won't loose android.

What is working or not :
– boot : ok
– shell : ok
– ubuntu mate : ok
– sound : ok (manual operation needed)
– wifi : ok
– bluetooth : ok
– ir remote : ok
– kodi with hardware acceleration : ok (no 4k)
– cec : unknow

To install :
1 - use win32image or dd to copy it on sdcard, and inserd sdcard in minimx
2 - unplug minimx power
3 - press reset button under the box and keep it pressed
4 - replug minix power, and wait until minimx first bear logo image disappear
5 - release the reset button
6 - wait for boot

Login : odroid
Password : odroid

To start with graphical desktop after reboot :
sudo systemctl enable lightdm

To start graphical destkop once :
sudo startx

To start with kodi after reboot (disable light before) :
sudo systemctl enable kodifb

To start kodi once:
kodi

To disable bluetooth (in case of trouble):
sudo systemctl disable bt-up

To redirect sound to HDMI :
/home/odroid/sound.sh

To install firefox :
sudo apt-get firefox:armhf

To change boot resolution :
odroid@odroid64:~$ nano s905_autoscript.txt
... edit the conent ...
odroid@odroid64:~$ mkimage -A arm -O linux -T script -C none -d s905_autoscript.txt /media/boot/s905_autoscript

Linux kernel sources are still on the sdcard in case you need to add any drivers.
To compile and install :
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ LOCALVERSION= make -j4
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sudo make modules_install
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sudo cp -f arch/arm64/boot/Image /media/boot/
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sync
odroid@odroid64:~/linux$ sudo reboot


Thanks a lot to SkOrPn and balbes150 for the help.

My dear friend, I installed ubuntu for my k1 plus WiFi, but the sound does not help Ethernet

[yurek_m]

Wifi sound ethernet problem

[yurek_m]

Stok i7 ubuntu image instal vensmile k1 plus no sound wifi ethernet

[yurek_m]

Help k1 plus ubuntu img

[Koxx]

this image is not for K1, you'll have to rebuild the kernel with the correct drivers & install required firmware (wifi & bt).
Sorry, but I can't help for that, I don't know the box, and I don't have it.

[yurek_m]

Ok thenk you

[yurek_m]

I'm asking you and he are friends of mine balbes150 device k1plus Amlogic s905 cpu gpu mali450 RTL 8189etv WiFi img got me a ubuntu

[yurek_m]

Good job, congratulations.

Proposals are accepted ?

K1 plus ubuntu img dear

[balbes150]

K1 plus ubuntu img dear

Multiboot is enabled on the TV console ?

[yurek_m]

Yes multiboot enabled. Wifi sound ethernet problem

[yurek_m]

Spot i7 ubuntu image boot ok no wifi ethernet sound

[balbes150]

That would not confuse users Beelink, I suggest to continue discussion of Your problem in this thread.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905/others-ac/533234-k1-plus-amlogic-s905-4k-kodi-tv-box-android-5-1-1g-8g-2-4g-wifi-lan-hdmi2-0-3d-dlna-airplay-miracast