[ROM] Mod: HK1 X3 / H96 max X3 / VONTAR X3 / Transpeed X3 Air / Bqeel Y8 Max (Amlogic S905X3)

[ath156]

I see there is a H96 Max X4 out now. Has anyone tried it yet???

In the relevant thread of H96 max X3 in 4pda they say it is a fake (no S905X4 inside?) and there is a link to this video testing it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8C27bR8TUk&feature=youtu.be

Anyway we all know that when a new processor comes out, usually it needs some time (at least a couple of months) to have a good firmware (either stock or custom). So I think for the moment S905X3 is still the best option.

[raruba]

I see there is a H96 Max X4 out now. Has anyone tried it yet???

[eddieaok]

ath 156 Thank you for replying I'm still in the stone age 1080p TV, I forgot to mention the layout is a backup from a previous tv box T95Q. This may have caused the issue, reboot is an app from my previous setup. I will follow your advice run the wizard and remove reboot app, thanks again.

[ath156]

Hi l have another query regarding using the Rom with Square Home Launcher. At the top right hand corner of my screen I have what appears to be a scroll bar that is fixed and will not respond to dragging. The bar appears whilst playing video and cannot be removed. I have force closed a number of apps without identifying the culprit that makes this bar appear. I have attached a photo of the top right corner of my Tv screen showing the bar.

I never had something like that. Maybe try to run again the wizard in "Home Options"?
Are you using a 4K TV?
Edit: As I noticed you have "Reboot" application in your Square Home. Better use the "Power Menu" application. It has more options !!

[eddieaok]

Hi l have another query regarding using the Rom with Square Home Launcher. At the top right hand corner of my screen I have what appears to be a scroll bar that is fixed and will not respond to dragging. The bar appears whilst playing video and cannot be removed. I have force closed a number of apps without identifying the culprit that makes this bar appear. I have attached a photo of the top right corner of my Tv screen showing the bar.

[eddieaok]

Wow thanks for your rapid reply I will follow your tips, p.s. keep up the good work.

[ath156]

I've just installed your firmware on my HK1 128GB TV box that I have just received and would like to thank you as Iam most impressed ?
The Taskbar app is very good and adds another dimension when navigating around.
I have switched to square home launcher but appear to not get drop down notifications as my previous TV box from the YouTube app.

Can your ROM show notifications or is there a workaround.

Have you enabled the preinstalled "POWER SHADE" aplication (giving it the proper rights)? This is the application that will give you the notifications
Also I suggest to add a "square" for this application at Square Home Launcher, so by pressing it, it will open the notification panel
(press "+" - Application - Power Shade - Open Notification Shade).

Please have a look also at Post #198 https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-...320#post819320 where you may find (in one place) some usefull links to other posts.

[eddieaok]

I've just installed your firmware on my HK1 128GB TV box that I have just received and would like to thank you as Iam most impressed ?
The Taskbar app is very good and adds another dimension when navigating around.
I have switched to square home launcher but appear to not get drop down notifications as my previous TV box from the YouTube app.

Can your ROM show notifications or is there a workaround.

[webipsum]

To boot from USB stick (black port):
- Do not delete "u-boot.sd". (you may need it later for an sd card)
- Do not copy "u-boot.ext" that I gave you.
- Copy "u-boot.usb" to your PC and rename it to "u-boot.ext". Now copy this file (u-boot.ext) back to your USB stick.
Try it and everything will be fine

ath156

Thanks.
Installed according to your instructions.
Display colors OK.



I will test better in the coming days because with 4K resolution the videos (even in 1080p (sdcard or YouTube)) are not running smooth.
I will test on a 1080p monitor, as soon as I can.
Network (cable) with 10% (24M) of the download speed (240M) on the internet.
Everything else is OK. Armbian, Xfce, ...
Good week!

[ath156]

ath156

Almost...
Enter normally with the black screen and white letters and stop at login.
I enter the login and password.
Follows the configuration of Armbian parameters and reboots.
Stop again at login and password.
There was no option to change the password.
I enter the login and password.
Follows the configuration of Armbian parameters and reboots.
And so over and over.
It does not enter the Armbian desktop.

I have done it twice with an 8GB Usb stick.The procedure is the following:
- User : root
- pass: 1234
- Then it asks you to change the password. First you give again '1234' as it asks you again for the original password. Then you type the new pass (i.e. klmnopqrs). You retype it for confirmation.
- After that you have to do some more (as you are asked). Good luck.

[webipsum]

To boot from USB stick (black port):
- Do not delete "u-boot.sd". (you may need it later for an sd card)
- Do not copy "u-boot.ext" that I gave you.
- Copy "u-boot.usb" to your PC and rename it to "u-boot.ext". Now copy this file (u-boot.ext) back to your USB stick.
Try it and everything will be fine

ath156

Sorry...
I changed the keyboard and entered Armbian.
I will continue the configuration.

[ath156]

Step 5 is: 5. Copy “u-boot.ext” to your root of your sd card.
If I do this step (5) the home screen is lime green and freezes.

To boot from USB stick (black port):
- Do not delete "u-boot.sd". (you may need it later for an sd card)
- Do not copy "u-boot.ext" that I gave you.
- Copy "u-boot.usb" to your PC and rename it to "u-boot.ext". Now copy this file (u-boot.ext) back to your USB stick.
Try it and everything will be fine

[ath156]

Step 5 is: 5. Copy “u-boot.ext” to your root of your sd card.
If I do this step (5) the home screen is lime green and freezes.

- Create your sd card with Balena. Do not take it out from PC.
- Copy the suggested files (dtb file and txt file-overwrite the one there) and create the directory for BT. When you finish everything release the sd from Windows (proper way-remove sd)
- If you used your sd once, it is better not to try it again by replacing/changing files, but remake your sd from the beginning with Balena.
- I have a perfectly working Armbian build in my HK1 Box and 2 Full HD TVs.

[webipsum]

Step 5 is: 5. Copy “u-boot.ext” to your root of your sd card.
If I do this step (5) the home screen is lime green and freezes.

[ath156]

ath156

I did not succeed.
I'm using a SAMSUNG 2160p 4K (HDMI) TV.
I can enter Armbian (Linux), but only two colors are displayed (magenta and cyan).
As soon as I test on a 1080p TV or Monitor I comment here.
Thankful.

Note: To use a pendrive on the USB 2.0, I had to skip step 5 and delete u-boot.sd. I currently have no sdcard available.

- Did you use "h96max-x2-test-bus80-gpu-volt.dtb"? (You don't use that for H96 max X3 dtb file).
- Did you use "uEnv.txt" from the 2nd folder which is for HK1 Box ? (it just points to the correct dtb)
- Step 5 (copying "uEnv.txt" is very important to have correct colors.
- To be honest I have tested this method to my Samsung TV/monitor (Full FD) and to my Philips (Full HD). Not to my 4K LG TV.