Android Tv Box Flexiview FV-1

kabeza · Sep 11, 2011

Johnny Bravo said:
before upgrade i had same issue ( it says ' no access' ) but just went to system update and said yest to search and system found it and "ask to upgrade", clicked yes and waited,

light stayed on ,lights flashed and rebooted and now good as gold

"good as gold" means... ? which new features? more speed? better video?

TonyMac · Sep 11, 2011

ZilverZurfarn said:
I had exactly the same experience. Finally got SDtool working on an old Windows XP computer.

My PC is an old Windows XP computer! Thats why I dont understand why it wont work properly. Seems strange to me.

TonyMac · Sep 11, 2011

Johnny Bravo said:
before upgrade i had same issue ( it says ' no access' ) but just went to system update and said yest to search and system found it and "ask to upgrade", clicked yes and waited,

light stayed on ,lights flashed and rebooted and now good as gold

But if you cant copy the file to /data, how did you perform the upgrade? My instructions say that the android.osk file should be copied from the external drive to the internal memory, into a folder called UpdateKit. Attempting this failed as the internal memory appears to be protected, or read only. So without being able to copy the upgrade file over, I cannot update it.

So could you please clarify the location of the file where you upgraded yours from?

Thanks

hawq · Sep 11, 2011

kabeza said:
is there an android box that supports full HD correctly? I was going to give Flexiview as advice for a friend of mine who saw mine...

I also picked up the Geniatech ATV300 Nano. It runs a 800Mhz Cortex A9 (I guess this would be the Amlogic single core variant and not the more expensive Samsung dual core version). Main thing though is the GPU is decent. There are some scaling issues (black borders at the edge of some TV screens) but otherwise good.

It does HD really well but the box is missing WiFi which is a pretty big deal to me.

hawq · Sep 11, 2011

Johnny Bravo said:
Also this is also new ....

ANDROID 2.3 TV SET-TOP BOX HDMI 1080P (Bring Your TV Alive With Android PC !)

The Rockchip RK2918 CPU shows promise, though at a steeper cost than the RK28* series. There is a lengthy video on the ARMDEVICES.net site regarding Rockchip series.

The only issue sometimes is that the advertised chip on the site doesn't always make it into the devices. The RK2918 can apparently do 1080p video, whatever lower cost variant ends up in the device may not.

If you do get one, please share your experience.

linksprocket · Sep 11, 2011

Updated my F1 to U110781_1108181_HW.osk

All went well but I am getting lockups that means I have to remove the power to reboot.

What can I do about this? Reload same firware? Or maybe delete the Davik Cache? If so how do delete the cache?

Any help is appreciated.

Johnny Bravo · Sep 12, 2011

i "copied" like instructions said and pasted UpdateKit in Data folder and came up with "replace existing folder", said yes then "no access" when trying to open it.Copy whole folder called UpdateKit not just .osk file.

Nothing happened (said to wait for update to do it on own) so i went to software update and searched and picked it up, said to reboot and so i did and took 5min and she booted up and all is good npo need to pair remote nothing.

I have new video player,more icons on top of screen(like taskbar),faster responds all i can see so far

good as gold - means unit running good with no problems.

TonyMac · Sep 12, 2011

Johnny Bravo said:
i "copied" like instructions said and pasted UpdateKit in Data folder and came up with "replace existing folder", said yes then "no access" when trying to open it.Copy whole folder called UpdateKit not just .osk file.

Nothing happened (said to wait for update to do it on own) so i went to software update and searched and picked it up, said to reboot and so i did and took 5min and she booted up and all is good npo need to pair remote nothing.

I have new video player,more icons on top of screen(like taskbar),faster responds all i can see so far

good as gold - means unit running good with no problems.

But when I copy and paste the UpdateKit folder, nothing gets copied over. No file found when I go to update as I expect, because no file or folder is copied, it just says 'no access' and doesn't copy anything. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks

Cant believe I am having such issues just doing a simple firmware update. I would create an sdcard image to do it with SDTool, but that fails to find the SDcard, so it seems both options are failing for me. Will have another go tonight, but I doubt anything will change. Thanks

UPDATE: Still getting nowhere with updating the box firmware. Cannot copy the folder to /data

: (

TonyMac · Sep 12, 2011

Does anyone know if the older android market v2.3.6 can be used with the latest firmware for the fv-1? I prefer the older market layout..... Can I still use it?

Thanks

Johnny Bravo · Sep 12, 2011

awaiting arrival of new unit in few days hopefully (android 2.3)

and here is update firmware on 40' lcd and showing new icons on top (original did not have them)

in_msz · Sep 13, 2011

Hello everyone Iam new to this forum and will be getting this fv 1 box very soon from china (god knows if its orignal )
As an starter firstly i need to be guided for purchase of a wireless key board and mouse. Can i use general wireless keboard available in market. Example Logitech ex 100 .
or anything special has to be purchased to work with fv 1.

Please guide & Thanks in advance for all the members.

ZilverZurfarn · Sep 13, 2011

Seems like "any" wireless mouse/kbd that works without special drivers on a Windows computer, works with FV-1. Avoid Bluetooth mice/keyboards, as even if they may work, it's a hazzle, and depends on additional software.

in_msz · Sep 13, 2011

ZilverZurfarn said:
Seems like "any" wireless mouse/kbd that works without special drivers on a Windows computer, works with FV-1. Avoid Bluetooth mice/keyboards, as even if they may work, it's a hazzle, and depends on additional software.

Thanks my friend. any info provided with the manual regarding this .

ZilverZurfarn · Sep 13, 2011

in_msz said:
Thanks my friend. any info provided with the manual regarding this .

No, none that I've found (tho I admit I didn't read the manual cover to cover).

in_msz · Sep 13, 2011

I believe all the wireless keyboard and mouse support which doesn't require any firmware.
Can you suggest any brand. infact which wireless keyboard mouse you are using so that i can follow you ?

ZilverZurfarn · Sep 13, 2011

Well, I ordered a Bluetooth keyboard (Rii (copy?)) with built in touch pad. With BlueInput from Teksoft I finally got the keyboard working, but the built in touch pad is a no go (even if it works very well under Windows). Bought a cheap wireless mouse (some "house brand") with microreceiver, and that worked very well.
Tried a Bluetooth mouse too, and got it connected also using BlueInput, but instead of moving the pointer, it worked like the arrow keys on the keyboard (jumping between input fields).

in_msz · Sep 13, 2011

ZilverZurfarn said:
Well, I ordered a Bluetooth keyboard (Rii (copy?)) with built in touch pad. With BlueInput from Teksoft I finally got the keyboard working, but the built in touch pad is a no go (even if it works very well under Windows). Bought a cheap wireless mouse (some "house brand") with microreceiver, and that worked very well.
Tried a Bluetooth mouse too, and got it connected also using BlueInput, but instead of moving the pointer, it worked like the arrow keys on the keyboard (jumping between input fields).

Good work Sir.So purchasing a normal logitech wireless keyboard and mice would be a wise decision. Was planning to purchase a inbuit mousetrack with the keyboard. I aapricate and thank for the info provided.

bonda · Sep 13, 2011

Hi,

Where is the best buy of FlexiView FV-1? or where should i avoid to buy it from. ?

Does all FV-1 have working Android market?

Really thanks for answers.

kabeza · Sep 13, 2011

bonda said:
...Does all FV-1 have working Android market?...

if it doesn't have it, 1) upgrade to latest firmware or 2) get the [market_version].apk from some site, apktop, etc. and install it. Should work without problems I guess. Mine worked from box

PS: Android Market detects my unit/device/settopbox as "Mesada TV..." and filters tons of apps. Anyway, 99% apps I installed in the device were downloaded from apktop or other sites and installed from SD or OTA-WIFI

bonda · Sep 13, 2011

Thank you for answer.
How is than with other Geniatech products as ATV1000/2000, on other forum they say for ATV2000 it has no licence from google to have Android market.
Can be fixed with new firmware?

Anyone knows for any good store to buy it (perhaps in europe)?

ZilverZurfarn · Sep 13, 2011

bonda said:
they say for ATV2000 it has no licence from google to have Android market.

Basically, no Chinese manufacturer has a license from Google. Most of them don't give a sh*t, and include GMail, Maps, Market and other Google stuff anyway.
For those who don't it's usually not harder than getting Market from some "3rd party" source.

and2 · Sep 13, 2011

TonyMac said:
But when I copy and paste the UpdateKit folder, nothing gets copied over. No file found when I go to update as I expect, because no file or folder is copied, it just says 'no access' and doesn't copy anything. Any suggestions anyone? Thanks

Cant believe I am having such issues just doing a simple firmware update. I would create an sdcard image to do it with SDTool, but that fails to find the SDcard, so it seems both options are failing for me. Will have another go tonight, but I doubt anything will change. Thanks

UPDATE: Still getting nowhere with updating the box firmware. Cannot copy the folder to /data

: (

Have you tried updating via the box go to settings>>system updates follow the instructions to backup and update. Worked for me remember to put Updatekit folder in sd card and bootup

sstavross · Sep 13, 2011

Johnny Bravo said:
WDTV,Logitech is building up to new units doing the same as these units i heard today from gadget geek.

After upgrading to the latest Firmware update from here (this page) the unit runs smoother and plays my videos good but would still rather play them on my WDTV Live setup.

Also this is also new ....

ANDROID 2.3 TV SET-TOP BOX HDMI 1080P (Bring Your TV Alive With Android PC !)

Bring Your TV Alive With Android!

Relax together as a family in the comfort of your living room,enjoy a movie,or browse the internet for shopping,school projects or plan your next vacation.Chat with friends,update the family Face Book,the ANDROID TV SET-TOP BOX does it all,and its easy to use,now the Internet can become a family activity.

ANDROID TV SET-TOP BOX allows your HDMI TV to function as:
1.Internet TV
2.Internet Browser
3.On-line Shopping and Banking portal
4.Multi Media player (Down load or off memory)
5.Social network portal(Face Book ,Twitter,etc)
6.Download Games
7.Download Applications
8.View and share photos
9.SKYPE/MSN friends and family
10.Send and Receive emails

WITH ANDROID TV SET-TOP BOX your TV now becomes an affordable interactive Home PC that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

Specifications:
1. Rockchip RK2918 , up to 1.2GHz ARM Cortex A8
2.1080P media+3D GPU2. DDRII 512MB RAM, 4GB Flash
3.Android 2.3 operating system
4.Wi-Fi, Ethernet
5.Full HD 1080P hardware video decoder
6. Video Support: RM/RMVB, MPEG, MKV, AVI, FLV, VP8 up to 1080P
6.HDMI1.3 interface
7. Audio L/R: Left & Right ster
8. 2 wireless control
12.Built-in flash player 10.1
13.Full inrerner browser
14.Emali,Instant messenger
16.Online video,music and games
17.Support Extent Wire mouse or wireless mouse.
18.Color: blue or Black

Package contents:
1x Android TV Set-Top box
1x HDMI cable
1x Remote controller
1x Charger
1x CD

I received this device two days ago and I wrote my first thoughts on a new thread in this forum. If any one has bought this please write your opinions- discoveries in this thread

http://androidforums.com/google-tv/413090-r-box-rockchip-2918-google-tv.html

interfreak · Sep 13, 2011

It's not the same as the FV-1 (totally different chipset etc) and should be discussed in it's own thread. Also, that unit has been out since at least June/July.

Metalhead_79 · Sep 14, 2011

Hi, just got my Flexiview yesterday and I have it connected to my home network with the LAN port. Can access Internet fine, but how do I access video files I have on my computer? Do I need some special network browser?

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