Alfawise A8 TV BOX Rockchip 3229 Android 8.1 - 2/16GB 2.4G WiFi 100Mbps Support 4K H.265

[itsjustvenky]

Here is the new firmware link for Alfaswise A8 (8.1 Android)

http://chiptrip.webok.net:5050/fbsharing/7LYVQffY

[itsjustvenky]

I got a good response from GearBest support team and they provided the necessary firmware and the flash tools. I was tricky but I managed to flash the firmware (updated version) and my Alfaswise A8 TVBox back to working condition now. I will write the steps on how to flash the firmware on to tvbox and also I will share the firmware link in my next message.

[nsm2285]

If they share the full firmware with anyone for resolving bootloop issue, do share it here.

[itsjustvenky]

Ruslan Thanks for the info. Its very strange place to keep the reset button. Yeah nothing working for me too. Hope GearBest will solve my issue too.

[Ruslan]

itsjustvenky The reset button is located behind the AV connector, but various combinations with it have not produced a result. We need to look for the firmware.

[itsjustvenky]

Ruslan Where is the reset button on Alfawise A8 TVBox ? Even I have issue with my tvbox. When I updated firmware via OTA, after restarting, the tvbox is getting restarted every 2 seconds and nothing comes on the tv screen.

[nsm2285]

So I got a reply from cs@alfawise telling me that they cannot help as they are 'just a consulting platform' (their words) and told me to contact the seller. Gearbest was kind enough to issue refund. I guess the best is to stay away from this brand.

I guess I'll wait for someone to post a full ROM which I can flash which might fix the OEM partition.

[nsm2285]

Firmware update is failing for me too (snap attached). I had sent an email to [email protected] about this on 14th but I haven't heard from them. I also opened a ticket with Gearbest and they were quick in responding. They said they'll check with their technical team and will revert back on this.

[Ruslan]

Yesterday there was a new firmware update, I tried to update it - the prefix began to be constantly rebooted. How to fix the problem? Pressing the RESET button does not work.
Need an original firmware.

[mucro]

Im regretting purchasing this too. Very limited functionality with Android 8.1.

Here are my dislikes:
1. no scroll navigation bar
2. need to manually select network everytime you switch it on
3. cant setup profiles at login, i have 3 housemates who wanna use it differently to me. Can't select user profile when load up netflix either.
4. can't input texts in some fields
5. doesn't run at full resolution/hertz on my 65" screen

Can anyone please help me to get this working better (new firmware or downgrade to lower android version)?

how is wifi performance for far modem

[stronglight]

Im regretting purchasing this too. Very limited functionality with Android 8.1.

Here are my dislikes:
1. no scroll navigation bar
2. need to manually select network everytime you switch it on
3. cant setup profiles at login, i have 3 housemates who wanna use it differently to me. Can't select user profile when load up netflix either.
4. can't input texts in some fields
5. doesn't run at full resolution/hertz on my 65" screen

Can anyone please help me to get this working better (new firmware or downgrade to lower android version)?

[barleybob]

Is there anyway you can customize the launcher on these boxes i tried installing Nova and it wouldn't even start black screen also had trouble scrolling to
bottom of page on some apps found a workaround by using a lower display resolution and altering zoom edit: should have said scrolling with external mouse

[betotun]

Has been a while since we have done a RK3229 player lets see if things have progressed

Startup ok but a little sluggish.

Not sure if the WiFi or the box is the issue,
lot of time waiting for apps to download and install over WiFi
But we got there eventually.

Switched to Ethernet and things pickup, early days of Oreo I guess

Running Android 8.1 at this stage no root access, no upper and lower Task/Notifications Bars
I think the Upper Notification has more use lower Task can live with out, I feel.

Using the Logetech K400 Enter does not, not configured to do, mouse or Remote to OK etc
A couple of the testing apps ran sideways, guess more suited for phones, again early days or Oreo
but an easy fix in Build prop etc.

UI Looks Ok, set up of Google went smooth. Updates and installed apps happened eventually
basic remote

Once switched from WiFi to Ethernet the A8 appeared to run a littel more smoother/snappier
Looks like a little (lots) tweaking may be required.

Ok Lets get into the show and tell

UI and Installed apps



System Info Etc








WiFi and Ethernet



DRM L3


Ram and Storage Truth



YouTube


No Updates Yet



Geekbench CPU

http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/9048902

Geekbench Compute



CPU-Z





Ram Speed Test SLOW


Gearbest

extract the firmware with rkdumper and upload

[trebor]

I can and will.

Youtube can be a bit flakey, play vid is stops a few seconds in, out in and it's ok
Looks like buffering not being good, CPU cant keep up with the action.

As there is no root on this Unit he APK mentioned may fail I am guessing ?

[trebor]

Has been a while since we have done a RK3229 player lets see if things have progressed

Startup ok but a little sluggish.

Not sure if the WiFi or the box is the issue,
lot of time waiting for apps to download and install over WiFi
But we got there eventually.

Switched to Ethernet and things pickup, early days of Oreo I guess

Running Android 8.1 at this stage no root access, no upper and lower Task/Notifications Bars
I think the Upper Notification has more use lower Task can live with out, I feel.

Using the Logetech K400 Enter does not, not configured to do, mouse or Remote to OK etc
A couple of the testing apps ran sideways, guess more suited for phones, again early days or Oreo
but an easy fix in Build prop etc.

UI Looks Ok, set up of Google went smooth. Updates and installed apps happened eventually
basic remote

Once switched from WiFi to Ethernet the A8 appeared to run a littel more smoother/snappier
Looks like a little (lots) tweaking may be required.

Ok Lets get into the show and tell

UI and Installed apps



System Info Etc








WiFi and Ethernet



DRM L3


Ram and Storage Truth



YouTube


No Updates Yet



Geekbench CPU

http://browser.geekbench.com/v4/cpu/9048902

Geekbench Compute



CPU-Z





Ram Speed Test SLOW


Gearbest