Minix Neo X7 - Finless 1.7 ROM

[Finless]

For you PS3 folks I need help testing.

See this post:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8524-PS3-patch-testing-for-007-and-above-ROMs-Need-testers

Bob

[benster1]

Re: NEW - Minix Neo X7 - Finless 1.7 ROM

For you PS3 folks I need help testing.

See this post:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8524-PS3-patch-testing-for-007-and-above-ROMs-Need-testers

Bob

Will try for you
This permission setting how does it work?

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[adx7]

HDMI problems

Hi folks,
Newcomer here, want to thank Finless for the great job, first.
Got a new Minix Neo X7 and switched to Finless 1.7 firmware instantly. I tried many kernels and apps, had some crashes, I'll try to make a list of what worked and what didn't, someday.
In the mean time I have a problem that I do not know how to handle.
At home, trying the box on an 1 year old 1080p Samsung is allright. When I try a 4y Philips, I got the image on the screen at 1080p@50/60Hz for a 4-5 seconds, than the TV says "no signal" for 2-3 seconds and reverts to the image, and so on.
When I switch the output of the Neo X7 to 720p@60Hz everything is ok. The TV set is ok, never had any problems connecting whatsoever. The HDMI ports/cables (tried many) seems all right. Is this something in the kernel? Should I try another kernel?

Thx to all of you, for the time spent writing here...

[Rohliboy]

When I try a 4y Philips, I got the image on the screen at 1080p@50/60Hz for a 4-5 seconds, than the TV says "no signal" for 2-3 seconds and reverts to the image, and so on.

You'r sure your Philips supports a full HD resolution?

[adx7]

You'r sure your Philips supports a full HD resolution?

Yes, sorry for haven't put it clearly. The Philips supports 1080p@60, this is why I bought it in the first place . It even reports it on the screen during the few seconds the image is displayed. And it works apparently, since I can switch to 720p@60 and back.

[Molle]

When I try a 4y Philips, I got the image on the screen at 1080p@50/60Hz for a 4-5 seconds, than the TV says "no signal" for 2-3 seconds and reverts to the image, and so on.

There have been numerous reports of incompatibility between the X7 and Philips TVs when using 1080p. It probably has something to do with HDCP and HDMI handshakes. Some users have gotten around this by installing an HDMI splitter between the X7 and the TV but there doesn't seem to be any universal remedy.

[adx7]

There have been numerous reports of incompatibility between the X7 and Philips TVs when using 1080p. It probably has something to do with HDCP and HDMI handshakes. Some users have gotten around this by installing an HDMI splitter between the X7 and the TV but there doesn't seem to be any universal remedy.

Yes, I read them .. too late, after buying the unit. It is somehow frustrating to get another "thing" to make things work. But it is not really clear to me if the problem resides on the software or it has something to do with some chip inside.

[ChaosU]

NEW - Minix Neo X7 - Finless 1.7 ROM

Yes, I read them .. too late, after buying the unit. It is somehow frustrating to get another "thing" to make things work. But it is not really clear to me if the problem resides on the software or it has something to do with some chip inside.

Its a FirmWare issue there will be fixed in some point in the future. All I can say is wait and be amazed by that others in this community can do.

[tltester]

Its a FirmWare issue there will be fixed in some point in the future. All I can say is wait and be amazed by that others in this community can do.

Yes, this (probably) have been fixed at 007e f/w version, but Finless didn't release an updated 1.7 (yet?).

BTW: Finless - I've already asked but you didn't answer - I'd like to take an 007e kernel and patch it with overclockomatic, did you have any troubles with this when prepared your rom's kernel based on original 007? If yes - how did you overcome them?

Thanks!

[login63]

Is there somewhere already rooted the last Minix firmware edition ?
- http://minix.com.hk/firmware/X7_20131128test.rar

[benster1]

Yes if have root acces with moborobo... You can find it here

http://minixforums.com/threads/noobs-guide-to-root-minix-neo-x7-stock-rom-and-put-cwm-recovery-on-it.2382/

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[benster1]

I didnt put cwm recovery on it.
Rootnocwm.bat

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[adfurgerson]

root

Just a heads up, the Kingoroot app that has been mentioned may be a security risk. It has been banned from xda until they can explain why it connects to a server in China that copies information from your device.

[Sylar]

Spok1, download SoundAbout from the Play store. It fixes the audio outputs between boots.

It dont work now. Freezes minix on startup.

2 Finless.

Great FW but u removed from 007 some script or code that redirect to default sound output when A2 mouse connected. (Sage Airmouse.)
Maybe u saw that string inside ? Or maybe we can set manually soundoutput to needed value.

[adx7]

Its a FirmWare issue there will be fixed in some point in the future. All I can say is wait and be amazed by that others in this community can do.

I tried the new Finless 1.8, several kernels, OCed and stock. It seems that the out of sync of the HDMI occurs less often with this kernel, but it still happens, sometimes in the settings menu, sometimes watching a movie with MX Player. However, I can still notice some small stuttering during 1080p even with OCed kernels. Any suggestions to get 1080p to play fluently? The GPU should be overclocked or the CPU?
Also, with OCed kernels, the cheap air mouse I have (PNI Airfun..) has erratic cursor movements.
In the future, you are right, those bugs could be solved, being software ones (I think..). But I still have a week or so to return my product and get another media player, thinking about something based on a RTL1186DD: less facilities but more stable and good 1080p playback.

Edit: the answer to my question:

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?8578-NEW-Minix-Neo-X7-Finless-1-8-ROM&p=119416&viewfull=1#post119416