ltaronger

Thanks Maku19
But I was talking about the opposite action, control the TV-Box from the computer, not VNC Viewer that works fine, but VNC Server that crash.

Any solution could be welcome

sphp

I rooted my 4x USB TV Box. You can read the full manual including firmware update file to root via SD Card here:
RK2918 Android TV Box with 4x USB - ROOTED firmware + manual!

uzi74

Great, many thanks for providing this.
Q: What was the reason of removing the original laucher? Is it possible to set it back.
Is there a way to revert to the original fw just in case?
Which fw version did you have originally?

P.S: Since I have replaced my power adapter my box is not freezing anymore

sphp

I replaced the original launcher because I want to have a phone style launcher. Some apps of the origin launcher aren't working, so I replaced. Other launchers give you more freedom as you can place on it what you want, e.g. widgets.

javitxusan

Your dlna.apk is the S2 apk? that is samsung's "allshare", and only works with samsung phones. You better use "skifta" from market: works better than allshare.

evilzipik

skifta is good, but not correct work with my remote controller. First i need use mouse, and later can use rc.

P.S. this dlna.apk not work for me, need original from gv-2 firmware

PIERINO

hi, i have titan 4 gb with the same 2918 and 3xusb, and works with genius wireless keyborard and mouse

Crwro

If it helps you or anyone else I will upload later ( this is my firs post and I'm not allowed to post links) a rooted firmware for the 4 usb TV Box model. The original firmware is from 09-02-2012, obtained from the seller of my device. I did not made any other modifications except rooting it ( thanks clamel for the tutorial) so feel free to play with it as you like. I've been testing it and it works fine on my device but obviously you are doing it on your own risk. Thanks everyone for your contribution!

Crwro

Uploaded here.

uzi74

Many thanks, I'm downloading it and going to try soon

eh6streetracer

Hello, I am new to this forum and have read this thread. i purchased the one with 4 USB Ports in black color. today i have received a 2.4Ghz wireless keyboard with a small touchpad on the side. this one:

I have read in this post that some USB ports are hosts and some are not. i do not know in which of the four ports to click in the USB dongle of the keyboard. i tried all of them but after several seconds, the "mouse cursor" is locked at the bottom of my screen and i do have to again "pair" the dongle with the keyboard. after pairing it will work again for some seconds. the keyboard itself and typing works, even after the cursor gets locked. only the touchpad seems to have problems...

anyone got a solution or idea what happens with my box?

it is original firmware, coming with the box, as i did receive it 4 days ago only.

thank you.

eh6streetracer

link:

New 2.4G 2.4Ghz iPazzPort Google TV Mini Handheld Wireless Keyboard + Laser Pen | eBay

evilzipik

who test connect web camera? skype video chat worked?

turbo74

Just try an app called "AirDroid"

md22

Crwro Thanks
I updated and it works well
Is it possible to add the Hebrew language?

jmcrfp

Can anyone tell if it's possible to have 5.1 sound or it's an hardware issue?
I've the 4 usb ports model.

Thanks

Fredmak

if anyone try the network connection to stream files for pc in home network? Does it work good ?

yric39

To Clamel.
Where can I get alternative Tool software for modding? I lost my one.

Tonipetit

I have the same box with 4 USB, but I have big problem. Not work any put in a USB, pendrives, Hd, mouse, keywoards etc...
Waths happen? I need any aplication to work?

Thanks
Toni

clayman612

Crystalview 72-4930 Google Android Smart Tv Mine has 3 usb ports is the same specs almost identical hardware wise It looks totally different and it also is sold in UK under the Intempo Evolve brand Mine has Android 2.3.1 Specs are

1. TV - Box Specification: Processor: Rockchip 2918, 1.2GHzRAM: 512MB DDR3 (max. support 1G)Operation System: Google Android 2.3Internal memory: NAND Flash support 2GB-32GBWiFi : 802.11b/g/nSD card solt expandable up to 32GBHDMI output to 1080P(v1.3)USB 2.0 Host slots X 3, support Mouse, U-disk, Hard disk...RJ45 network interface, support LAN 10M /100MSupport Flash 10.3Earphone Jack: 3.5mmDC-IN Interface: 2.5mm, 9V - 2AAudio format: MP1, MP2, MP3 / WMA / WAV/ APE / OGG, OGA / FLAC /AACVideo format: 1080P@30fpsH263 / H264 / MPEG2 / MPEG4 / VC-1 / VP8 / RMVB / AVSImage format: jpg, gif, bmp, pngDocument format: doc, xls, ppt, pdf, txt...Basic applications: Browser / Music / Video Player/ Email / Gallery / Clock / Sound Recorder / Caculator / Explorer / Settings /Youtobe... 2.4G Remote ControlTwo-point Touch PadBuilt in 600mA rechargeable Lithium batteryEffective distance: 10M

evilzipik

Dear Eny,
please give latest gv-2 original firmware
and answer whether the new ICS firmware for this model???

availability of firmware updates and support from the manufacturer only contributes to sales and vice versa, respectively,

erik1978

I checked skype works with a voice transfer!!!!!!!

erik1978

prompt why on an exit of spdif (optical audio) a sound only to a stereo. how to switch to receive on an exit 5.1 sound?

Penguin73

Dear, ive got the same problem my firmware is rooted but there is no software and no posibillity to set up the audio output. Can anyone help

erik1978

I read that on other tv box processor this a problem is already solved.
moServices • View topic - Android 2.3.4 20120317
Geniatech Dobly License

can know a site of the manufacturer of our r-box rk2918 ????

Penguin73

Found a http://senroo.en.alibaba.com/product/545345525-212563350/usb_internet_portable_media_player.html look here seems to be our box, wrote the seller for help ? Will tell you what i fid out can u also look for informatiions in the intenet. Alexander

Penguin73

Hi Eric, yesterday i wrote to manufacturer here is wht they say :


Hi

can this item play Films with AC3 or DTS sound and put ito out through the optical cable to my receiver ?

Yes, it can code AC3 and DTS, and it has optical output. What do you mean about receiver? Do you mean a ampliticador? If yes, then ,it is ok.

What does i need to do this and where can i get further software or firmware upate for this box ?

For App software, you can update yourself from the Play Store. For firmware, if you order from us on bulk, we will send you new firmware once we have for upgrade.

Now i asked for their firmware will tell u what they answer.

erik1978

on the amplifier shows that a signal digital - but on the indicator doesn't show that DTS a signal!
to you the program of updating should give?
I will look forward to hearing!

rodfletcher

hi i have this same box soon as i hooked up screen wont stop rolling need help

I purchased this Google tv box, R-Box with rockchip 2918 chipset. After searching all internet I found nothing about this device, so I decide to write my own review and hopefully find some help from more experinced android users (this is my first android device ever).

After playing with the device I found it very good! It played all the videos fine ( mkv 1080 played from an external usb hard disc) with the original video player of the device. My samsung tv says that the output is 1280×720.

I am posting some fotos of the device and infos about cpu, memory etc. I you want to ask anything please do. Also if you have any infos about how to root etc please post.[/QUOTE]

barghy

I try to upgrade using image from crwro and thats log:

22:28:53 299 Rockchip Batch Tool v1.4.0.0 start run
22:30:37 982 <Layer 7-1> Test Device Start
22:30:37 988 <Layer 7-1> Test Device Success
22:30:37 995 <Layer 7-1> Check Chip Start
22:30:38 000 <Layer 7-1> Check Chip Success
22:30:38 005 <Layer 7-1> Get FlashInfo Start
22:30:38 007 <LAYER 7-1> INFO:FlashInfo: 0 0 80 0 0 8 10 18 32 0 1
22:30:38 011 <Layer 7-1> Get FlashInfo Success
22:30:38 015 <Layer 7-1> Prepare IDB Start
22:30:38 016 <LAYER 7-1> INFO:CS(1) (4096MB) (SAMSUNG)
22:30:38 031 <Layer 7-1> Prepare IDB Success
22:30:38 035 <Layer 7-1> Download IDB Start
22:30:53 050 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:WriteIDBlock-->RKU_WriteSector failed,RetCode(-3)
22:31:08 052 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:WriteIDBlock-->RKU_WriteSector-->RKU_EraseBlock failed,RetCode(-4)
22:31:08 056 <Layer 7-1> Download IDB Fail
22:31:23 059 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:FindIDBlock-->RKU_ReadSector failed,RetCode(-4)
22:31:38 060 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:BufferWriteBack-->RKU_EraseBlock failed,Block(5),RetCode(-4)
22:31:53 062 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:BufferWriteBack-->RKU_EraseBlock failed,Block(6),RetCode(-4)
22:32:08 064 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:BufferWriteBack-->RKU_EraseBlock failed,Block(7),RetCode(-4)
22:32:23 066 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:BufferWriteBack-->RKU_EraseBlock failed,Block(8),RetCode(-4)
22:32:38 068 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:BufferWriteBack-->RKU_EraseBlock failed,Block(9),RetCode(-4)
22:32:38 068 <LAYER 7-1> ERROR:BufferWriteBack failed

I think is hw problem at this time...
Pls help me...

sphp

I need to change the output resolution from 1280x720 to 1280x1024. How to do that?

Also, can anybody provide the RK2918 VGA driver? There are some boxes out with VGA output...

vivafoxpro

I think what you got is a bluetooth keyboard with pointing device.

This also happened to me and I was able to return and exchange it for a wireless keyboard and mouse.

Only bluetooth needs to be "paired".

tOz666

What about the optical out? it outputs AC3/DTS when playing MKV?

dicksoft

Is it possible to make a fw with Android 4 ( or higher ) ?

Dozshelly

Hi How may companies are manufacturing the Google TV box ?

kingrakeem

hi, there is android 4.0 out for our box
ebay.ca/itm/Hotsale-Google-HD-1080P-720P-Internet-TV-Box-Android-4-0-WIFI-HDMI-ITV1801-GPU-/281029115729

somebody knows where to download?

dicksoft

Looks like the 4 usb version, but still...

Anyone tried XBMC ?

lalalala1

I downloaded and updated using this image, it said the update was successful but now the device wont turn on.

Any info would help!

Andrew

bargzeek

Hi everyone need help on finding a new update firmware on my tv box it seems mine has no support at all, i have been struggling to find the same model like mine then i saw this thread..i think my tvbox is almost the same with the others here.

Here my tvbox model:

CPU: Rockchip RK2918 1.2GHZ
GPU: 2D/3D
Operating System: Android 2.3
SDRAM: DDR3 1G
NAND Flash: 4GB
Interface:
Audio & Video Output Interface: HDMI v1.3; CVBS; Audio L/R; YUV
Ethernet: RJ45(10/100Mbps)support most 3G USB dongle
Wi-Fi: Realink RT3070 802.11b/g(optional)
USB Support: High speed USB 2.0 (2 x USB)
Card Reader: SD/SDHC up to 32GB

bargzeek

heres the image of my tv box




Model no: sdkdemo
Android Version:2.3.4
Kernel version: 2.6.32.27
cpeagle@cpeagle-desktop #90
Build Number:rk29_RBox_v1.0.10_20111114
sdkDemo-eng 2.3.4 GINGERBREAD

Anyone knows how to root this device. Thanks

Last edited by bargzeek; February 17th, 2013 at 11:01 PM.

dcb1128

Hi bargzeek. Nice to know I'm not the only one that got this tv box from cd-r king.

I have questions about your particular box:

1. Is its wi-fi functioning as advertised?
2. Are games installed/included?

Thanks!