K-R42 Hybrid Firmware (HFW) 1.1.0 by lewy20041

[vicolodo]

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?6997-RK3xxx-Firmware-Tools

(but use it at path without blanks and so on )

THANKS!

bootloader mode is handle by e.g. 'RK3188Loader(L)_V1.20.bin' and I don't think your device have a spezial version...

so why my device after update of wrong firmware goes no more to uploader mode?
also pressing reset button, it goes directly to recovery mode, so it is no more seen by my pc...

Thanks!

[no_spam_for_me]

I don't know... no idea...
If adb works try this:

adb shell cat /proc/cmdline

then you can see the bootloader version...

PS:
If 'normal mode' connection vis 'settings->DEVICE/USB->connect to pc => ON' works, try

adb reboot bootloader

[asakura]

hello can this support the new cs918s box?

[vicolodo]

I don't know... no idea...
If adb works try this:

adb shell cat /proc/cmdline

then you can see the bootloader version...

PS:
If 'normal mode' connection vis 'settings->DEVICE/USB->connect to pc => ON' works, try

adb reboot bootloader

thank you..
i created the updater script
with four statements write raw image:
for boot.img, kernel.img,misc.img,system.img
(img extracted with a tool from the stock whole img)

signed the zip,
moved to sd card,
applied update...
and...
Yeeeesss!!
No more bricked...my t-r42 works !!

[no_spam_for_me]

with four statements write raw image

witch?

[vicolodo]

witch?

package_extract_file("boot.img", "/tmp/boot.img");
write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot");
delete("/tmp/boot.img");

... and so on

for the other three img (kernel,system,msc)

[davidetri]

Hello, i have a CS918,I can not get into flash mode, I want to put this firmware ...

[alexandroff]

Skype, Hangouts

Nazdar brachu Lewy20041!

I have previously flashed your firmware 2.0.3. That was fine in the beginning, later crashed and my android box was many times frozen.
Then I flashed your newest firmware 3.2 which seems to work fine, however I recognize poor webcam support, the skype audio call does not work. The same applies for Hangouts as well, trouble with the microphone, the voice is extremely thin and this application therefore is useless.
Could you advise me what to do in order to make audio or video calls via any application?
Seriously waiting for your support!

Thanks

Alexandroff

I want to thanks geekbuying for donateing me this nice hardware,
i have to say that this box in my opinion is best choice of tv boxes and sticks for now.
Its have analog tv out, hdmi, 2Xfull size usb, 1xmicro usb otg, spdif, audio jack, rj45 and micro sd slot.

You can buy it here:
GeekBuying.com

!For now only for K-R42 without bluetooth!

My website:
http://www.apkfreak.com

Changelog:

Beta
(some bugs may be present)


v3.2
-fix black screen on some devices
-fixed remote mapping
-fixed nfs
-fixed some stability bugs
-flash custom kernel under setting-miscllaneous
(place your kernel into /sdcard/HFW/ and rename it to kernel.img)
!(make sure you flashing 1080p kernel in 1080p mode and 720p kernel in 720p mode)!
-melef10 keymap
-better xbox wirless gamepad keymap
-rooted
-init.d support
-debloated
-cwm recovery (backup-restore your firmware)
-swich between 1080p kernel and 720p kernel with simple press of a button from your tv
(Settings-Advanced-Switch Resolution)
-new CM like menu under Settings
-pached libmedia for xbmc passtrougt
-new folders in /mnt/ out of the box fro mounting nfs or smb shares
NFS_1 ; Samba_1
NFS_2 ; Samba_2
-mount smb, nfs scripts in /etc/init.d/ for mounting shares (edit to mach your shares and
change permisions to "755" "rwx r-x r-x")
-new shutdown menu
-fixed setting/firmwork-res strings
-new modules
*md4.ko
*Virtual Touch
*Tun
-gamepad button on systembar
-removed volume buttons from systembar
-youtube for gtv 1.7.3
-better webcam support
-wirless tweeks in build.prop
-spoofed as Galaxy S3
-new mouse pointer (LG Google TV)
-new bootanimation

And probably other things i forgot to mention;p

Stable
(last ver based on stock k-r42 rom)

v1.2.0 Final
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-K-R42 720p/1080p
-root
-spoofed as Galaxy SIII
-gamepad button on statusbar opens "Tincore Key Mapper" (you can play games like bad pieggies with mouse)
-build.prop tweaks
-gameloft fix
-2gb app space
-changed bootanimation
-deleted usles apps
-better webcam support (logitech webcams like c525 wasnt working before, now it works like a charm)
-bootsound suport (put any .mp3 into system/media and rename it to android_audio.mp3 it will be played at bootanimation screen.)
-auto install advancedsettings.xml for smooth 1080p videa playback in XBMC
-Default launcher option under HFW settings>Special (Chouse which launcher you want to use as default)
-nfs support
-init.d support
-added HFW version under settings>about device
-added some nice apps:
*ES Explorer (ver. before layaut change)
*Wallbase
*Youtube for GTV 1.6 (due to login problems on 1.7.1)
-new settings (HFW Settings)
*Special
*Performance (you can change CPU clocks)
*Equalizer (need some testing)
*SuperSU (now it wil show here insted of app drawer)
*Terminal (//-//-//-)
*Xbmc Installer (//-//-//-)
-unlocked hiden options:
*Bluetooth
*Accessibility
-new modules:
*ntfs.ko added
*md4.ko
*pl2303.ko
*crc-itu-t.ko
*isofs.ko
*cdrom.ko
*udf.ko
*isofs.ko
*btusb.ko
*tun.ko
*virtual touchscreen.ko (720p)
-some visual changes
-modules package [provided with the rom package]
-disabled hdmi check for apps like "Xfinity, HBO GO"
-new visual (system bar etc.)
-power button on system bar
-clean home screen from usles shourtcats and widgets
-new wallpaper
-ic_sysbar_highlight changed to cyan
-ic_sysbar_lights_out_dot changed to transparent (no dots on status bar when waching movie on mx player etc.)
-deleted search bar from home


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(If you like the firmware and would like to support my work

donations are appreciated)

Beta:
V3.2
Download 720p/1080

V2.0.4
Download 720p/1080


Stable:

v1.2.0 Final
Devhost 720p
Devhost 1080p



Regards
Lewy20041

Thanks go to:
leolas (for his help whenever i need)
phjanderson (kernels for t428)
hoabycsr (kernels for mk908)
FinlessBob (kernel pach for K-R42)
Wasser (kernels for K-R42)

[johnplagis]

I am trying to find a rom for my MK888B, (CS918 generation b with bluetooth) in which I can hide the bottom bar and add a reboot option to my power menu. I have the kernels (and the stock firmware) of my device. Can I replace the kernel in the current image and made it works?

[mayday]

Hi,
New to this forum and to flashing TV boxes, but I've been flashing smartphones for a couple of years.
Flashed the latest beta without problem and it works, BUT the box (CS918) often shuts off or restarts when watching a movie/TV series via LAN. Doesn't matter if I use XBMC or Archos mediaplayer.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? Have it set to 720p as my TV wont go higher.

[psychorat]

Hi,
New to this forum and to flashing TV boxes, but I've been flashing smartphones for a couple of years.
Flashed the latest beta without problem and it works, BUT the box (CS918) often shuts off or restarts when watching a movie/TV series via LAN. Doesn't matter if I use XBMC or Archos mediaplayer.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? Have it set to 720p as my TV wont go higher.

I have a C918 and the latest beta firmware in 720p kernel mode like you. There are some restarts sometimes without any particular reason (like the tv-box sits there doing nothing) and might have to do with this kernel.

I think you have 2 options.
a) Use the last stable version and with a tiny performance penalty you should have a more stable system.
b) Install and test a different kernel version that match your device. You can find these kernels in wasser's posts of this thread or in wasser's firmware thread. The installation is easy without the need of flashing anything (you just rename the custom kernel to "kernel.img", put it in "/sdcard/HFW/" folder and click the "flash custom kernel" from setting-miscllaneous menu) but keep in mind that if you switch to 1080p kernel and back to 720p you will have to re-install the custom kernel as well (it gets overwritten by the default 720p kernel).

[mayday]

I have a C918 and the latest beta firmware in 720p kernel mode like you. There are some restarts sometimes without any particular reason (like the tv-box sits there doing nothing) and might have to do with this kernel.

I think you have 2 options.
a) Use the last stable version and with a tiny performance penalty you should have a more stable system.
b) Install and test a different kernel version that match your device. You can find these kernels in wasser's posts of this thread or in wasser's firmware thread. The installation is easy without the need of flashing anything (you just rename the custom kernel to "kernel.img", put it in "/sdcard/HFW/" folder and click the "flash custom kernel" from setting-miscllaneous menu) but keep in mind that if you switch to 1080p kernel and back to 720p you will have to re-install the custom kernel as well (it gets overwritten by the default 720p kernel).

Just flashed old version wasser 720p kernel(the boot animation got smaller after). Trying it now. Thanks

[mayday]

I have a C918 and the latest beta firmware in 720p kernel mode like you. There are some restarts sometimes without any particular reason (like the tv-box sits there doing nothing) and might have to do with this kernel.

I think you have 2 options.
a) Use the last stable version and with a tiny performance penalty you should have a more stable system.
b) Install and test a different kernel version that match your device. You can find these kernels in wasser's posts of this thread or in wasser's firmware thread. The installation is easy without the need of flashing anything (you just rename the custom kernel to "kernel.img", put it in "/sdcard/HFW/" folder and click the "flash custom kernel" from setting-miscllaneous menu) but keep in mind that if you switch to 1080p kernel and back to 720p you will have to re-install the custom kernel as well (it gets overwritten by the default 720p kernel).

Option b worked like a charm
Been playing video for quite some time now and the cs918 hasn't died once.

Have the same setup as you btw, Sony 32" inch bravia and cs918.

[kiwasabi]

Thanks for this great firmware. I had a question, I plan on using my K-R42 in an arcade machine and want the Navigation Bar disabled since it eats up screen real estate. Is there a way to do this? We attempted to do it within our game app source code itself, but we were only able to get so far as darkening/graying out the navigation buttons by default. Any help is appreciated, thanks.

[psychorat]

Option b worked like a charm
Been playing video for quite some time now and the cs918 hasn't died once.

Have the same setup as you btw, Sony 32" inch bravia and cs918.

Glad to hear you solved this.
Can you please share what kernel did you put?