H96 MAX Rk3566 4/32GB or 8/64GB Dual Wifi BT4.0 USB3.0 Gig Lan Google Voice Youtube Rockchip Android 11 Smart TV Box

[Kash_8383]

Hello Everyone. I have the H96Max rk3566 with wifi chip HCY6355, 4/32. Please share link of the correct firmware. I updated and now there's no wifi. My board is exactly the same as in the link video.

https://youtu.be/SGVmKiWt6HM

[Kash_8383]

Hmm.. Downloaded the files from zeroprobe
Thanks
I see: XDA tread : you made a backup, edited the files...Cool
_____

My unit came into day... 8/64gb version
Will take some time..to get to know the device ( before flashing and stuff, if required)

Cheers

--------fw rk356x_box-userdebug 11 RQ1D.210105.003
USB DAC support really good ( meizu / dragonfly's perfect playback plug and play ) (default color is magenta = 96khz ) (jitter free)
Ota update says latest version
wifi strength average / my tablets and phones see a lot more WiFi networks
Remote range really bad / keeps blinking with new batt / airmouse works great
CPU throttle says : allcores offline ? At 0.10 GHz ? Running test shows quite a bit off throttling
Vanced YouTube with spoof : allows HDR playback
android is android TV based / no notifications bar / no taskbar / 2 settings appz-pages / sound: no option to route sound to other devices like dacs
Android 11 sdk30 arm64v8a arm-v7a widevine L3 clearkey 1.2
RKMC kodi 18.9 is preinstalled info shows : 4cores at 12% with 6.4 gb of free ram / kernel 4.19 / batt level 50% / audio route option not given
Bromite 64bit works good / preinstalled Firefox shows : banner no longer supporting android TV version
Aurora market works / sentio works, but enabling appz in window doesn't work or even 50% 50% / Kodi 19 64bit works
pcb = hcy-rk356x-1x32-v12 builddate = 2021-03-15 WiFi chip= hcy6355

On my amazon 4k stick.. I tried to watch a really really long movie, but the unit stated : running out of space!
The rk3566 however played the movie without issue

"Smart YouTube next" has need options like 8k vp9+hdr with auto framerate switching... ( sadly I'm on a 27" monitor without HDR support )

Tweaking
Developer options has lots of options like
Disable google apps / disable "suspend execution of cached apps" / disable auto run "stress test for rockchip" and "google" / force sRGB

Root acquired... Was a pain to get unit into "loader" ( unit powers up from otg cable - so it needs enough power from USB )
-methods : remove all cables / get ready to push reset button / connected otg cable unit will light up blue / hold reset button ( hope and pray it works )

Downloaded jellyfish 4k uhd 10bit 140mbps :
Mxplayer some frame drops / off Kodi horrible frame drops / media center looks good / nova lots of framedrops

Rooted Boot.IMG for 8/64 version : https://ufile.io/bvd83kml
Kodi/RMMC 18.9 for those with rockchip devices : https://ufile.io/t82z6tas

Hi, I have the same device as yours with Wifi Chip HCY6355. I updated to November 22 firmware and now my wifi doesn't see any wifi access points. I have tried different firmware versions but no success. By any chance do you have the firmware file of your device? I will appreciate if you share and upload on GDrive. Or any one else on the forum can share a solution for my problem. Many thanks

[hotnikq]

From Armbian topic
H96MAX RK3566 4GB UBUNTU SERVER Release Version v0.3BETA
UPDATE: Partition " / " resized to FULL DISK
+wifi
+bluetooth
No Video out
No Virtualization
No Docker
H96 MAX Board Type 1
Kernel 4.19.219
RK3566
Linux FIT Image Rockchip EMMC
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
This image has been compiled without any standardization and should be used for experimental purposes only,
there is no guarantee of compatibility with your device

Download Link: Ubuntu_20.04.5_K4.19.219_RK3566_H96_MAX_4GB_No_Vid eo_OUT_+WIFI_+BT


when the Board Boot UP you will need to conect RJ45 LAN, Find the IP Addres on your PiHole Firewall or Lan Router and SSH to the ubuntu.
User: ubuntu
Password: ubuntu

First BOOT COMANDS:
Partition " / " resized to FULL DISK

$ df -h
$ sudo resize2fs /dev/mmcblk2p6
$ df -h

Base Parameters to build:
DTB + DTS + rockchip_defconfig +BT +WIFI



SDK 4.19.219 LINUX to RK3566 H96 MAX



Why it doesn't video output? >Problem< >Problem<

Solution: ????11/2022??? @Walma let's debug the video output?

[GrandMaster]

I accidentaly did something with twrp and now my device is MASKROM mode, does anyone has a solution to install a firmware when in MASKROM. I have looked for solutions everywhere and one was to find the NAND flash and try to short it but i can't find the NAND and i really have tried everything.

[bergamesk]

IPTV seems to work well..
I use Tivimate as main app / EPG...then as external player GSE IPTV
On HD channels.. you rarely get HW acceleration..but on FHd always

I also use the box as Pi-hole for my network devices ( with netguard)
When it stutters video..,.or crashes Pi-hole services...
-I emty Cache : settings/storage/cache
-I use the wipe app on desktop
-Use Petrus Reboot app
Then it good to Go again

Sorry guys haven't posted much...my father died and I'm finally done ( with with all that comes with it )
If you still have a father...give him a hug and a smile
Because..you might miss the bugger...when hey is gone

Cheers

its a sad news
R.I.P+

[shaggy013]

well a boot.img is not gonna fix wich codec is availible ,

and there are patches for adding av1 codec

and latest sdk has some updated profiles for codecs

[mitchell4you]

IPTV seems to work well..
I use Tivimate as main app / EPG...then as external player GSE IPTV
On HD channels.. you rarely get HW acceleration..but on FHd always

I also use the box as Pi-hole for my network devices ( with netguard)
When it stutters video..,.or crashes Pi-hole services...
-I emty Cache : settings/storage/cache
-I use the wipe app on desktop
-Use Petrus Reboot app
Then it good to Go again

Sorry guys haven't posted much...my father died and I'm finally done ( with with all that comes with it )
If you still have a father...give him a hug and a smile
Because..you might miss the bugger...when hey is gone

Cheers

[mitchell4you]

I uploaded boot.img : (rooted with magisk )

Https://ufile.io/3l6cbdtx

It's from month 10-2021 - only tested on 8gb version
Hope it helps

[shaggy013]

there is no root.img

[ssregitoss]

cant find the root.img. is there any link ?

[Ty_Bower]

see:

https://apkintvbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/h96-max-3566-newest-rk3566-android11-chipset-1536x1536.jpg

old version = no sdcard...but you can solder one
New version = has sdcard ( it seems )

Are you sure that image you linked is the H96 MAX? It looks more like the X88 Pro 20.

[Trigu75]

I don’t have that issue, is that the app or YouTube from browser ? I know that usually happened if you watch YouTube from the browser , but anyway

install smarttube next , you will never ever use YouTube app ever again ...

It is hardware accelerated , ads free , and you get all the options , including type of hdr

I also had no issues with streams on stremio (4k60p hdr)

kodi , nova , don’t have ffmpeg with rk hardware decoding support , and use software decoding , that’s why you experience these issues

[zizoubka]

Thanks a lot mate I just read the other comment. I can confirm that HK1 RBOX R2 plays 4K60 HDR seamlessly on its native Media Player, but none of other players (Kodi VLC Nova etc...) could trigger HDR.
Are you able to play 4k60 HDR directly on YouTube app? Every time I come across 4k60 HDR on YouTube app, the box would stutter at 720p60 HDR (pic attached). I must turn HDR off to play that video directly on YouTube app.
Is there anyway we can turn off HDR completely on YouTube app ? Or any YouTube app version with no HDR support?
Cheers!

[Trigu75]

I have firmware 20210705 , kernel version 4.19.172 from mon jul 5 14:10:45 cst2021 , “20210630’ is a buggy firmware

4k60p,HDR YouTube works fine for me, even posted pictures

4k60p HDR mp4 also works

the issue is you have 2 types of HDR , av01 and vp9

vp9 works , av01 doesn’t

[zizoubka]

1) , this is from MAY .... before all the firmware updates

2) this is the guy who took the hk1 rbox r2 box , and shoot it saying HDR was not working , no 4k60p ,no 5g wifi and other things ....

no idea what is the deal with that guy , all is garbage for him , I guess that's how he makes money and bringing viewers / subscribers


when in real life ... my box have everything working just fine , wifi , HDR , and 4k60 (with latest firmware on july) .

and not only that .. is the only box which came with ROOT enabled , and even is able to boot a different OS from sdcard (that was built for firefly-roc-pc-3566 / stationpc m2)

compiled libmali , mpp , ffmpeg with rkmpp support , mpv , ligdrm and librga and playing smooth hardware decoded videos under armbian linux

my 4k60 / HDR pictures ... were taken using a samsung 4k TV ..

and the fact that all these boxes , come from the same factory is what pisses me off

it's one maker , running the same command , with different "software customizations" depending the "brand name

even the so called "ROM DEVELOPERS" from here .. are keeping it all a secret just like the chinese .. don't know why

did you see any link to github source for any released firmware mod? , custom firmware? they just release "new firmware" without showing what "changed" although is all GPL OPEN SOURCE

Hi Trigu75 what's the version on your firmware?
I just bought HK1 RBOX R2 box. It can't play 4K60 YouTube video on my 4K SAMSUNG (RU7100) (stats says max res is 720p60 HDR??? ). 4K30fps video plays fine.
I happen to have a 4K DELL monitor (S2721Q) on which I can toggle HDR on and off and can confirm 4K60 YouTube cannot be played when HDR is on.
So I reckon box is not really compatible with HDR??
My firmware version is 20210630