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Geniatech Enjoy TV

Hello everyone, my Geniatech (MyGica) ATV-310 came without the airmouse and so I've tried installing DroidMote Server on the box and the Client on my phone. I had no issues with the installation and the connection but no movement or key pressing is sent out.

Not sure what is the problem, but could the uinput.ko be missing from the kernel? Anyone has any other suggestions on how to control the box until I can get an air mouse?

EDIT: Just noticed that the new firmware for 2.3 20120606 adds bluetooth. Maybe I could try Tablet Remote app that uses bluetooth instead of the network....
 
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new firmware released - Geniatech M1 Android 2.3 20120606
1080p only!

Fixed problems based on Android 2.3 20120111 version.
1.Fixed green boot screen issue.
2.Added Set output mode option in recovery mode (press the upgrade button and plug in power adapter at the same time, hold for a while, you will see upgrading screen, this is recovery mode, then release the button), if your TV only has CVBS output, no HDMI or YPbPr, please enter into recovery mode, use remote control to select Set output mode option, and set the output mode to NTSC for 480i CVBS or PAL for 576i CVBS. If your TV supports both CVBS and HDMI, switch resolution to 480i or 576i in setting by HDMI or YPbPr, then, set the TV source to CVBS is also ok.

Recovery-20120606_M1_2.3-NotErase-XYZ.img new recovery from 20120606_M1_2.3 firmware, system and data not erase.
Recovery-20111102-NotErase-XYZ.img for rolback M3_512 device, system and data not erase.
 

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new recovery from 20120606_M1_2.3 firmware.
NOT TESTED!

system and data not erase!

Please feedback!

Fixed problems based on Android 2.3 20120111 version.
1.Fixed green boot screen issue.
2.Added Set output mode option in recovery mode (press the upgrade button and plug in power adapter at the same time, hold for a while, you will see upgrading screen, this is recovery mode, then release the button), if your TV only has CVBS output, no HDMI or YPbPr, please enter into recovery mode, use remote control to select Set output mode option, and set the output mode to NTSC for 480i CVBS or PAL for 576i CVBS. If your TV supports both CVBS and HDMI, switch resolution to 480i or 576i in setting by HDMI or YPbPr, then, set the TV source to CVBS is also ok.

Unable to use CVBS output mode ..the screen will be Black and White ????
 
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Hi there. Just thought I'd do another poll on Gingerbread vs. ICS so I can figure out if we should upgrade or not.

Can someone please provide feedback on working and non-working apps for ICS (May 29 update)?

Netflix - do you have it working, if so what version apk?
Skype - do you have voice/video calling working?
Market - does it have all the application available for install after implementing Gio's fix?
Video playback - is it able to play 1080p content smoothly without any issues and with hardware acceleration?

Overall what are your thoughts/suggestions regarding upgrading to ICS.

Thanks!
 
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NOT TESTED!
Please feedback!

Fixed problems based on Android 2.3 20120111 version.
1.Fixed green boot screen issue.
2.Added Set output mode option in recovery mode (press the upgrade button and plug in power adapter at the same time, hold for a while, you

Recovery-20120606_M1_2.3-No_Boot-XYZ-Not_Tested.zip new recovery from 20120606_M1_2.3 firmware, system and data not erase.
Recovery-20111102-Not_Erase.zip for rolback, system and data not erase.

today updated. before i did tweaks with fingerprints and all the stuff.
added maps, really not sure WHY, added BT settings, but no use of that. didn't yet tryed to reboot it to recovery for cvbs, but, hope these days i'll do that also.
bottom line, if old firmware are satisfying your needs, i really do not see any need to update to this latest fw.
 
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I have just installed this version together with HiDTV 1.9.8.

It installed OK however there is a significant audio problem with this version.

I downloaded and tried the HiDTV 1.9.8 version and an earlier version.

When in use there is an initial audio burst for a second or two, then silence.

It is the same with streaming video via Veetle and Crackle.

YouTube gives an on/off audio that then stops as does Tune-In Radio.

Reverted to Gingerbread Version 20120111 and everything ran normally including the new HiDTV version.

I have not persisted with the testing nor did I leave HiDTV going for more than 5 minutes to see if audio did activate. Sometimes I find HiDTV takes up to a minute before audio comes on.

Has anyone else had similar problem?

UPDATE

Tracked the problem down to an incompatibility between this version and HiDTV 1.9.8.

When I carried out a fresh reinstall and tried with Veetle, Crackle, YouTube and Tune-In Radio I have no audio problems. However when then I run HiDTV the audio fails and also fails when I then try Veetle, Crackle, YouTube and Tune-In Radio again.

I get the same results when I carry out the same tests with HiDVT Version 1.9.4
 
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Some Antutu benchmarks running on my device. SDcard =class 10 (for card write test)

OS= ICS 4.0.3 (0529 with gio965 and cupi1234 enhancements)
Res= 720p

Total = 2247

2D & 3D on attached pix.
 

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Hi,

Ive now upgraded to 4.0 build 20120529 and applied the update above ( many thanks for that !! ) . Is there a way to view files on an external harddrive as when i plug it in no matter what file explorer i use i cannot find my usb drive. I plan to watch movies on it but am currently struggling !!

Thanks in advance and thanks for the help with the patches supplied !!

Make sure your external hard drive has enough power, if not, please put a power adaptor to it, and 2nd thing is please make sure the USB cable you are using is a good one. 3rd is make sure your HDD has been formatted as FAT/FAT32 or NTFS and partitioned.
 
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Hi guys,

did anyone experienced with update_20120529_M1_4.0.zip on ATV1000 cursor problem with usb mouse controlling?

on my screen when i try to use an usb mouse the mouse pointer changes to an android logo full screen green dummy) what is moveable like a norma pointer... but it is terrible...

I didn't have this problem. It could be something wrong with the update.

I would suggest that you download again and re-install
 
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I didn't have this problem. It could be something wrong with the update.

I would suggest that you download again and re-install

I had that problem and a clean installation fixed it. To do a clean installation, I pulled the plug from the box, and while pressing the reset button I put the power back on. This way it starts in recovery mode and installs the update.img in the card.

I also did a wipe data/cache.
 
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I've updated my box with update_20120529_M1_4.0.zip and works quite better than Ginger. I'm wondering if it's worth to upgrade Flash with 11.0 version and if there is any software on market that reboot (or shut-off) the unit. I miss this function very much!

As I understand it, these units only work well with the supplied special modifies 10.2 version and may not work as well with other Flash Player versions.
 
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Does anyone have the same problem that I have with Veetle.

Over the weekend they seemed to have changed something and Veetle no longer works.

You are directed to update but I could not download as my unit was not supported. I had previously updated to this new version but had gone back to a previous version for a variety of reasons but had not yet re-updated.

Has anyone solved this problem?
 
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Hi guys,

did anyone experienced with update_20120529_M1_4.0.zip on ATV1000 cursor problem with usb mouse controlling?

on my screen when i try to use an usb mouse the mouse pointer changes to an android logo full screen green dummy) what is moveable like a norma pointer... but it is terrible...

I had the same problem plus more, not only the cursor changed but even resolution went bad 1080p converted to 720p and still the same spacing as 1080p so, everything was imposible to run.

I did the clean cache and went straight to factory defaults, but nothing, the only fix was going back to good old gingerbread.:(

What I found out is that happens everytime it updates something in market.
 
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..and if there is any software on market that reboot (or shut-off) the unit. I miss this function very much!

i am searching for an app of this kind too.....if you find one, please let me know

To reboot use the following widget ..
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schreinerDev.rebootwidget

To shutdown use the widget that comes with this program (not the app itself .. the widget)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.destil.fixbrokenpb

Nothing to send the unit to standby though :(

Enjoy :)
 
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