Hello guys,
this is a manual how to upgrade your Android TV Box RK2918 with 4x USB looking like this with a rooted Firmware:
There are some versions of this Box in blue and black color as well as with and without android tv logo. Important is that you have the Box with 4x USB (NOT 2x or 3x USB).
I rooted my 4x USB RK2918 Android TV Box. Upgrading the Box is just a few steps away:
1) Download Firmware from Uploaded.to
EDIT 2012-03-04, added new mirror: https://rapidshare.com/files/3368714344/update.img
2) Copy update.img on SD Card root folder, insert SD Card into Box
3) Start Box and wait for upgrade dialog, confirm update
4) Wait while Box restarts and update performs
5) You're finished and have a fully rooted box
Content of Firmware
-Made from original firmware, Android 2.3.1
-Removed default homescreen, replaced by ADW Launcher (regular phone homescreen)
-Added Superuser + full root
-Removed Youtube App (old non working version, can be replaced by new one)
-Full support of upgrading via SD Card, like in the origin firmware
I got some root apps like droid VNC server running well.
Enjoy the freedom and homescreen of this rooted firmware.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for any damages resulting in this upgrade. I tested with my box and everthing works fine, as it is made from origin firmware. You may loose your warranty if you do the steps above.
Hi,
nice tutorial. i will try it soon i guess...
any idea on my problem:
http://androidforums.com/google-tv/413090-r-box-rockchip-2918-google-tv-4.html#post4080075
Hi eh6streetracer
Did you resolve the problem with rf Touch pad? I Have exactly the same problem1
hi
good firmware, just i need adobe flash player for this box,and if some one can backup his rom and share it with others of this box 4usb and send it to me or download link
this is link for original firmware blue box 4usb sent by the seller just available for 15days its for 4 usb
http://fs.163.com/fs/display/?p=X-NETEASE-HUGE-ATTACHMENT&file=yOmkpLS19foyWsmUXQCrySf5a_8Rl0GZcU3HY27pYxzS7FZ-QRMmVIAFdwFBQUn7&title=android%202.3%20%20OS%20and%20player
Thank you for all the work with rooting the box. It is a most excellent job.
Is it possible to change the /system directory from cramfs to ext3? Also it would be nice to have uinput module enabled so we can use the droidmote server application from google play.
For some reason I cannot get my box connected to windows 7 via USB for flashing with RkTools. I have tried all the combinations using USB male-male(A-A) , windows simply does not see my device.
Once again, thanks for all the great work.
Cheers,
Trev
Any have the original firmware ?
Toni
I can't test 3 USB devices, so only valid for 4 USB at this moment.
this is so strange! i have tried 2 different mice and also my new IpaZ wireless keyboard+mouse and in each case, the mouse is connected but stock in the bottom of the screen. When i restart, the mouse is active for about a minute and i can use it but out of a sudden, jumps back in the bottom of the screen and only has horizontal movements so practically cant use it to do anything!
Any idea?
Hi,
I have the same issue, works fine with wired mouse but my 2.4ghz Ipaz goes to the bottom of the screen after 1 minute of use.
I also tried with a BT iPaz but it was not detected.
Anyone have the solution to make 2.4ghz mouse working or for activate BT?
regards
Christophe.
View attachment 33114item doesn't exist! what is the name? could be easier to search if i knew the name. Are you talking about this:
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