1. Does Ice Cream Sandwich work well?
2. Can you access the Android Market and will the system allow you to see most apps?
3. How is the video output quality? Is it true 1080p and not some lesser quality signal? I read somewhere that a few if not more of these TV boxes claim 1080p, but don't actually deliver.
4. How is the USB support for keyboards, mice, gamepads, and external drives?
5. How is the wireless 2.4GHz capability for keyboards and mice?
6. How is the Wireless n signal? Does it work well with little issue conencting and maintaining n quality speed and connectivity?
7. How easy is it to instal apk and perform OS/firmware upgrades?
8. I see many of these on eBay, but they have Android 2.3. Only a few claim 4.0. Is there any difference in the hardware, or is it simply the same unit except the seller went ahead and installed 4.0 via an update file, etc...?
9. Does anyone know what make/model this is and id there a reliable company website for this item?
10. Finally, how is the Armo 9 1GHz processor? Is it a multi-core unit and if not can the single core run movies and most games out on the market?
well, I guess thats all for now. Thanks in advance for any info.
John
Last edited by Draugr; March 10th, 2012 at 03:39 PM.
This is the model ATV-108. I have bought the version with android 2.3 (ATV-101). I have contacted the manufacturer asking for the firmware with 4.0., but they said me that android 4.0 is not "stable", so I would not prefer to buy the 4.0 version. They said that the hardware is almost the same, but he did not mention the exact difference.
The box plays 1080p, has an installed market (but some apps are missing, e.g. facebook), the box is rooted.
USB support is ok, keyboard as well, the wifi speed and signal is ok.
Installing apks is easy. I havent tried to upgrade the complete system yet.
The processor is a Arm 9 with 900mhz, not 1 ghz, but most games are running fluent, it has a mali 400 gpu.
The manufacturer's website is:
www[dot]visson[dot]com[dot]cn/english/
The website with more product information and prices is the following:
vissontech[dot]manufacturer[dot]globalsources[dot]com/si/6008827809503/Homepage[dot]htm
replaxe [dot] with .
regards
hans
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ATV-108 runs ICS, however it's still in develompent phase. When final, it will rock. Currently there are few display issues with HDMI and video playback. Processor is single core, all runs smooth, Market is preinstalled. Most questions are already answered by hansmaiser.
I can only add that video output on HDMI 1080p is awsome in general (Cortex A9 processor, better video than previous models - eg. ATV-101). Built in media player is designed for chipset that is in the box, so it works perfectly.
There is build in support for almost all HID devices, webcams (not sure which manufacturers and models), ATV-108 have built-in microphone (very good reception), mass storage device support of all kind (memory sticks, external HDDs...).
Current firmware doesn't support mounting network shares, but will.
Network is operating normal, no problems with cable (LAN port) or WiFi. WiFi have good reception withouth disconnects...
Firmware upgrade is done from android itself, but firmware packages must be on SD CARD, not memory stick.
As I said, Android ICS fw is still under development, but will rock. Next fw release will be this week, will post another short review if anyone interested.
I got it from the manufacturer, but without any guarantee that it will work with atv-101
But if something goes wrong, you can go back to old fw... Also, if bootloader gets corrupted somehow (had that situation), it's easy to recover it via sdcard. It actually can load bootloader from sdcard with few modifications made under linux
Guide on openlinux.amlogic.com, but use original files for your ATV.
running smoothly, the stability of 90%, sometimes the application stops but then starts to work.
worst of YOUTUBE quite often slows and stops.
generally it is OK!
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you may know, is already newer firmware?
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I greet
with that tvbox while playing mkv movies there is "whiz whizz" voice behind,i tried different voice codeced (ac3,dts) mkv movies but not able to get a clean voice.i dont have same problem while playing mp4 or wmv files.
does it hardware or software problem?
On the one i have there is 4.03 İCS,i have no problem with aac and mp3 codec files,but with dts and ac3 it really sucks.also i checked ebay page they did not mention on spesifiations tv box support ac3 and dts.
As I said, Android ICS fw is still under development, but will rock. Next fw release will be this week, will post another short review if anyone interested.
Hello!
I am the model I have uploaded the Android 2.3 firmware 4.0
works as correctly (certainly a lot faster than 2.3)
someone else has done this upgrade?
you have any comments?
I did the update yesterday but i have some soundprobl. when i playback a movie.. Either it is lagging (MX player) Or i have a noice every sec that dissapire and then come again. (Moboplayer).. I tried alot of diff. players but all the same..
Iam playing movies by using the DLNA function and SAMBA..
Hi everybody! I am new here. I am Brazilian, so sorry about my English. I am learning yet, or translating with google
I read all posts. I am interested about this item on ebay too, and I have the same questions about it. Flash player works ok? Videos on web browser and youtube works?
The seller can't answer correctly. I asket about the model atv101 or 108 and he din't respond.
My principal doubt is if I bought with version 2.3 or 4. I thought that, for now, the best way is buy the 2.3 (atv-108) and after upgrade to 4.03, when the last version able to run flash videos right.
The problem is how to know the model of motherboard (atv101 or 108), because 108 it's better because can run android 4 apparently ok, and 101 don't.
For while, that is all folks
gartoli, I think the boxes with 4.0 are 108 and the boxes with 2.3 firmware are 101.
But I have an other question, how can I turn on the box via remote controller? Is there a possibility? I have bought a mini keyboard (ipazzport air mouse), but I havent figured it out how turn the box on with the remote... Anybody an idea?
@Ravi, you can check Mobility Makes A Difference . Looks like a rebranded ATV1000 - With built in Wifi and FlyMouse and HDMI cable. Sells on their website for 8999 and on Ebay.in from the same people for 7999 INR.
No, I don't have new fw yet. It's not released yet, but have information that it will be soon (as they told me, chipset producer - Amlogic is responsible for such long delay of ICS, they had issues with ICS sources which needed to be solved).
About different motherboards of ATV-108, I have official info that ATV-108 with new board won't be able to run Android 2.3. On new board there is added support for composite tv output, old board had only component and hdmi output.
i bought this item and i needed to work flash items with it.lastly i success i hope new firmware come soon but until that time you can use this adobe flash apk with ics 4.0.3.
it work with this item..
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hello guys, i just bought the Logitech 996-000104 Revue With Google TV do you think is possible i can install ics 4.3? if yes do you have any tutorials? Thank you in advance
hey guys, i need yours help, i have problem with
VS-ATV-101
it's not working when i have connect with TV by HDMI its shows NO SIGNAL, i try to upgrade with
Download 2-28 4.0 firmware.rar from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
but its doesn't work, or maybe i do something wrong, could you tell me what to do ??
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH
I have to say it's not exactly my tvbox, i get it from my friend - he ask me too fix it, he say it was working good but he try to update and when it was not responding for a while he turned off dc in , and after this its doesn't work any more, what i supposed to do ??
Last edited by jacahunter; April 22nd, 2012 at 03:55 PM.
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hey guys, i need yours help, i have problem with
VS-ATV-101
it's not working when i have connect with TV by HDMI its shows NO SIGNAL, i try to upgrade with
Download 2-28 4.0 firmware.rar from Sendspace.com - send big files the easy way
but its doesn't work, or maybe i do something wrong, could you tell me what to do ??
SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH
I have to say it's not exactly my tvbox, i get it from my friend - he ask me too fix it, he say it was working good but he try to update and when it was not responding for a while he turned off dc in , and after this its doesn't work any more, what i supposed to do ??
Seems that bootloader is flashed wrong... here is one of solutions:
Use that procedure, but with file u-boot-aml-ucl.bin you got with Visson firmware instead of u-boot-aml.bin, how the webpage tells you.
Procedure is the same, just use your uboot binary.
If this works, when system is booted, obtain original firmware, put all files of it to sdcard and do an upgrade from Android to be sure bootloader burned to board.
If it doesn't work, there are other possibilities of recovering the box, connecting it directly to it's uart (as far as I know, it's ttl 3.3V interface), pinout should be written on board (4 pins - TXD, RXD, GND, 3.3V)
Use that procedure, but with file u-boot-aml-ucl.bin you got with Visson firmware instead of u-boot-aml.bin, how the webpage tells you.
Procedure is the same, just use your uboot binary.
If this works, when system is booted, obtain original firmware, put all files of it to sdcard and do an upgrade from Android to be sure bootloader burned to board.
If it doesn't work, there are other possibilities of recovering the box, connecting it directly to it's uart (as far as I know, it's ttl 3.3V interface), pinout should be written on board (4 pins - TXD, RXD, GND, 3.3V)
thanks for fast info but i don't understand the instruction from
Arm/Boot Loader/How to burn a uboot to board - Amlogic
maybe its because I'm tired now, i spend a few hours to fix it , i will try this tomorrow, and come again here for help, thanks again
thanks for fast info but i don't understand the instruction from
Arm/Boot Loader/How to burn a uboot to board - Amlogic
maybe its because I'm tired now, i spend a few hours to fix it , i will try this tomorrow, and come again here for help, thanks again
Process is like this
1. If you have a linux box then you use the mkimage tool to create an aml_autoscript. What this does is allows the recovery process to run aml_autoscript. Within this autoscript it points to the ucl-bin that belongs to your specific firmware
2. Create a factory_update_param.aml file with the following lines
--update_package=/sdcard/update.zip
--wipe_data
--wipe_cache
3. Now format your external sdcard and copy on to it aml_autoscript, ucl-bin file, factory_update_param.aml and update.zip
4. Power off the box. Insert the SDCARD. Press the reset recovery button for your device and while holding it power on the device. Wait till you see the android robot logo come up and automatically start reading your SDcard and updating.
5. Once update completes, the box reboots itself. At this point remove the SDcard and let the box boot into the regular mode.
I have this box dx.com/android-full-hd-1080p-media-player-w-usb-sd-hdmi-rj45-ports-black-2-x-aaa-102992 on android 2.3.4. Could I update to ICS 4.0.03 with the 2-28 4.0 firmware ? Is it safe ?
My biggest problem is that on 2.3.4 I'm stuck with flash player 10.2 to have HW acceleration. If I update to ICS 4, could I install flash 11 AND have HW-acceleration ?
I have this box dx.com/android-full-hd-1080p-media-player-w-usb-sd-hdmi-rj45-ports-black-2-x-aaa-102992 on android 2.3.4. Could I update to ICS 4.0.03 with the 2-28 4.0 firmware ? Is it safe ?
My biggest problem is that on 2.3.4 I'm stuck with flash player 10.2 to have HW acceleration. If I update to ICS 4, could I install flash 11 AND have HW-acceleration ?
Thanks.
Don't do that, you will probably brick your box. Your box is not Visson product. It might or might not be based on similar hardware (it's not only chipset that matters - AML8726m).
Hi new with this. I have a Measy X7 and want install another firmware with android 4. Links referes MEASY seams disappear. Where can i found a tutorial to flash it?
Thanks a lot.
Android 4.0 TV Box advice.
