Tronsmart MK908II - Discussion | TV Box on Rockchip RK3188 / RK3188T chip
Firmware
What firmware do you think is the most stable ???
Android 4.4 from kasty [ 59 ] ** [19,67%]
Android 4.4 Finless ROM 2.0 Beta [ 18 ] ** [6%]
Android 4.4 Beta 25.12 [ 6 ] ** [2%]
Stock Firmware 19.12 [ 33 ] ** [11%]
Finless ROM 1.5a [ 68 ] ** [22,67%]
Stock Firmware 05.11 [ 21 ] ** [7%]
Hybrid ROM by lewy20041 [ 5 ] ** [1,67%]
No! All did not like! Everyone has problems [ 90 ] ** [30%]
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DiscussionTronsmart MK908II
PictureTv box
Description | Discussion пїЅ

HIGHLIGHTS
Tronsmart MK908II is an update of a very popular model.Tronsmart MK908
Changes in MK908II compared with MK908:
1) An external Wi-Fi antenna has been added. Wi-Fi quality has improved.
2) Another Nano Flash memory is used, the speed of the SD Card can reach 16 MB / s
3) Improved heat sink compared to MK908
4) Micro USB is used instead of Mini USB
The rest of the specifications are the same.

In general, the entire RK3188 platform is not suitable for playing heavy FullHD rips on FullHD resolution. If you need a device only for high-quality playback of Full HD video, then look at the devices on the A20, A23, A31, A80, Hi3716C V200 and Hi3718.a source

The device is very demanding on the quality of power.
If there are problems: It is recommended to replace the standard power supply with a quality 5V 3A
As we know the device works only in 1280x672 resolution. But there is a way to change it to 1920x1080.
It is noticed that the device is more heated. Heavy FullHD reproduces with brakes.
First method: Flash firmware with 1080p core.
The second method: Does not work on all firmware.Instructions for changing the resolution
Also on the fly, you can change using the programs: Resolution Changer and Screen setting.
Photo device
Specification
CPU Rk3188 (max 1.6Ghz) or Rk3188T (max 1.4Ghz)
GPU Quad Core Mali 400
Ram DDR3 2GB
Rom Built-in NAND Flash 8Gb
Memory Card Port: Micro SD Card / T-Flash (Maximum 32GB)

WIFI support 802.11 b / g / n
Bluetooth Bluetooth v4.0
Output MINI HDMI Port

Ports:
1 * Micro USB, Support OTG / HOST (USB port RJ45)
1 * Standard USB
1 * Micro USB for charging
1 * TF card slot
1 * Blue LED (When connect to power)
1 * Physical button (For firmware upgrade) Near TF card slot

Operating system: Android 4.2.2 or Android 4.4
Dimensions 88mm * 31.5mm * 15.8mm
Power 5V 2A (Better to replace with 5V 3A)
Weight 50g
Temperature for work from + 5 В° C to + 35 В° C
Storage temperature from -20 В° C to + 60 В° C
Firmware
Sorted by date, in descending order. Top newest.
Android 4.2 dated June 25, 2014 (Official)
Great firmware. A lot of positive feedback.

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Android 4.4 dated May 21, 2014 (Unofficial)

Android 4.4 dated April 03, 2014 (Official)

Android 4.2 Finless 1.6 ROM dated March 29, 2014 (Unofficial)
Bob Finless updated its popular firmware Finless 1.5a ROM to version Finless 1.6 ROM
Features:

There is a ROOT
720p and 1080p cores to choose from
CPU cores with different overclocked frequencies to choose from
Pre-installed Beyond XBMC
In Goggle Play is defined as Samsung
You can change the size of internal memory and SDcard
Fixed screen blinking (VSYNC)
Some patches and updates to improve performance.
Included are drivers for PC, firmware program and instructions in English.

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Android 4.4 March 28, 2014 (Official)
720p core
There is a ROOT
Without play store, gmail, google play service

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Android 4.4 by kasty (Unofficial)

Based on December 25, 2013 version
There is a ROOT
Installed as of. firmware via Rockchip Batch Tool.

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Firmware page

Custom firmware features:
root with latest SuperSU version 1.85 (free version)
removed most chinese and unnecessary application
Google Play Store
updated busybox v1.21.0.git (2012-11-29)
Unix like init.d boot scripts support, more details on init.d scripts here
changed permissions on external sdcard to allow write acce
increased storage space for applications (/ data partition) to 4 GB
kernel modules (cifs, tun, lan, serial, xpad) compiled by Oma & Crew RKTablets, thank guys!
NEW! optional ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery easy install package

Android 4.4 Finless ROM 2.0 Beta (Unofficial)
Bob Finless makes us happy again.
Based on the Official Android 4.4 Beta firmware dated December 25, 2013 (posted below)

Released January 2, 2014.
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Firmware page

Android 4.4 Beta 25.12 (Official)
December 25, 2013 beta version of Android 4.4 has been released
Here is a gift! Happy New Year and Merry Christmas!

This is Beta firmware. We checked the basic functions, wifi, bluetooth, camera, microphone work, everything works, however, the firmware should have some errors.

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Stock Firmware 19.12 (Official)

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Official firmware from December 19

Translation of changes (machine):
Some time ago, Tronsmart added TV launch with their TV sticks, however, not everyone likes that launcher, and want to return to the android launcher, however, that the firmware may not support those.

so after we report back, they are now starting to fix it.
This newest firmware for Tronsmart MK908II, provide customers with two startups to choose, also this firmware comes with rooted, and added the latest Rockchip patches.

Finless ROM 1.5a ROOTed (Unofficial)
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Original source

There is a ROOT in the firmware
You can choose 720p or 1080p cores


Firmware Author: Bob Finless (Stanton, California)
He really liked the device MK908II, so he made the firmware and will lead it on.

The firmware is based on the official firmware from 05.11
Updated Google Apps to latest version
Special features in the settings
Google Play shows Samsung as a device.
and stuff
Past version:Finless ROM 1.4a ROOTed

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Stock Firmware 05.11 (Official)
There is a ROOT
720p core
TV Launcher updated to 1.0.3
Added the latest patches from Rockchip
Improved video playback (ffmpeg 9-10)
update BL-S4 full touchscreen keyboard
Audio update
USB port performance optimization
update wifi display

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Stitch withRKBatchTool_v1.7

It is necessary to transfer the MK908II to the firmware update mode. See instructions below.
Run RKBatchTool. Select the firmware file and click the Restore button.

Screenshot from TV Launcher
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Hybrid ROM by lewy20041 (Unofficial)
The firmware is based on the official Stock Firmware release 27.08
There is a ROOT
720p and 1080p cores

Have Recovery
Setup of the Xbox360 gamepad and its analogs.
Switch between 1080p and 720p cores on the fly.!!!!!
and stuff

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Search for a new version here
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Stock Firmware 27.08 (Official)
First release
There is a ROOT
720p core
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Stitch withRKBatchTool_v1.7

It is necessary to transfer the MK908II to the firmware update mode. See instructions below.
Run RKBatchTool. Select the firmware file and click the Restore button.

Vector V4 from VECLINUX
Unpacked Vector V4 firmware from VECLINUX
Original source.
The core is replaced by 1.4ghz 1080p.
Under applications 2Gb
Under 4Gb applications
Stitch similarly with FinlessROM.

NEW !! pureX KitKat V1 - New firmware for CX-921 and CX-919

Instructions
We are friends absolutely Chinese joystick with our whistle and reconfigure the buttons.
The best and detailed instructions(thanks alex3821)
The text of the instructions from the article on HabrГ© on the MK908
The text of the instructions from the article on HabrГ© on the MK908
In MK908II everything is absolutely the same !!! :

So! Firmware unofficial firmware Finless ROM 1.5a
First you need to put the MK908 in firmware update mode. For this:

1. Remove the microSD card from the device, if it was inserted
2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the OTG port and the other end to the computer. The MK908 will turn on and Windows will detect the new device. No problem, we need the device to be turned on.
In USB3.0 do not connect! USB3.0 Rockusb doesn't work
3. In the folder with the firmware, find the ROM_FLash_Tool.exe file and open it
4. “Found RKAndroid Mass Storage USB” should appear below.
If there is no such inscription, do the following:
a) USB Storage option enabled in MK908 settings
b) The debugging option is active in the system settings (USB debugging)
5. When the “Found RKAndroid Mass Storage Us” message appears in the application, click the “Reboot to Flash Mode” button.
6. Wait 10 seconds. MK908 should reboot and show a black screen.
7. If the device has not rebooted to the firmware update mode - repeat steps 2-6 again.
To exit firmware upgrade mode, simply turn off the power. The next time you connect, the Mk908 boots up normally.

If you are unable to enter the firmware update mode from the Flash Tool, you can try to enter the manual mode.
1. Disconnect the USB cable from the MK908
2, Next to HDMI there are 2 holes. One of them is the blue activity indicator, the second is the reset button. Hold this button with a clip.
3. Hold down the reset button (the hole near the SD card slot. Press with a paper clip)
Connect the USB cable to the OTG port of the MK908 and connect it to the computer.
In USB3.0 do not connect! USB3.0 Rockusb doesn't work
4. Windows will play the sound of detecting a new device, the activity indicator on the MK908 will not turn on.
5. Now you are in firmware update mode. Now you need to install device drivers.

Installing a device driver:
1. When we hit the firmware update mode, Windows will detect one unknown device.
2. Open Device Manager and select unknown device.
3. Right click and select “Update Driver” (“Update Driver”)
4. In the dialog, select the item to search for drivers on the computer. Click "Browse"
5. Go to the folder with the firmware, find the drivers folder, select the folder with the driver for a 32-bit or 64-bit OS
6. Select a folder with the required version of Windows
7. Device driver installation should occur.
8. Restart the computer and the MK908. Download the MK908 in firmware upgrade mode by following the instructions above.
9. If you did everything correctly, the FLash tool should show the message “Found RKAndroid Loader Rock Usb”. If this message does not exist, then the drivers are not installed and you need to repeat steps 1-8.
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Now that we are in the firmware update mode and the drivers have been installed correctly, you can proceed directly to the installation.
When updating the firmware, ALL user data is deleted. If necessary, make a backup.
When installing, you can choose one of 4 options for installation:
1 gigabyte data for applications (default setting)
2 gigabytes of application data
4 gigabytes of application data
6 gigabytes of application data

To change a parameter, click on the parameter item, enter the folder with the firmware and select the required file.
You can also choose the core 720p or 1080p

Firmware:
1. In the flash tool program, click "Erase NAND (IDB) ". This item is required!
The progress counter should reach 2048. If it has not reached this value and the message “erase success” appears, it means that the data has not been completely cleared and the formatting procedure should be repeated.
2. Press the "Flash ROM "And wait until the process is complete.
4. After the firmware, the MK908 will reboot.

The first power-up after the firmware update takes longer than normal download. After a full load, wait another 2 minutes for the system applications to make their changes to the system.
Compatible devices
Camera Logitech C260 earned on the factory firmware
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Post has been edited-SunLion- - 05.09.15, 11:12
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Reviews and Reviews

Interesting programs
BT Controller- Management from the smartphone. Keyboard and a bunch of different joysticks for the game!
Tablet remote- Management from the smartphone
DroidMote Server / Client- Management from the smartphone
RemoDroid- Management from the smartphone
Sixaxis Compatibility Checker- check whether the gamepad can be connected to your MK908II
RKRemoteControl- Branded management utility from a smartphone from Rockchip. The server is already on the MK908II
External Keyboard Helper Pro- Assistant control of external BT / USB keyboard. Many settings. If you use an external keyboard - definitely set.

Programs onMail Diskin the folder Soft
Total Commander - file manager with plugins
Russian Keyboard - Keyboard with Russian language support
Sixaxis + Controller + v0.7.4 - Allows you to use your Sixaxis and DualShock 3 controllers in games.
SixaxisPairToolSetup-0.2.3 - allows you to manually pair the joystick with a PC
SambaServer - various utilities for creating a server in a few clicks.
MX Player is just a player.
Terminal emulator - will help to change hidden parameters
And so on.

USB 2.0 to RJ45 LAN Ethernet Adapter
We all know that Wi-Fi has become faster compared to the MK908, but this is still not enough to watch heavy movies online and over the network.
But the way out is to buy a network adapter. They are different.
Basically give speed 5Mbps
But there are normal adapters giving normal 100Mbps
They are made on the chip 88772A

In addition, the MK908II will be less warm. Since the Wi-Fi module will be disabled.

LAN adapters of revision AX88772B appeared, andWhen buying, check with the seller on which chip the LAN adapter is assembled because revision B may not work on MK908II. There is also a similar in appearance of poor quality collected is not clear on which chip, give up to 10 Mbit / s.

How to look right on the chip 88772A
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High Speed ​​USB 2.0 Mini HUB Adapter
Adapters are also different.

For example, I ordered one for $ 2.
It turned out that the copy speed of 1Mb / s. what corresponds to USB1.1
To work with an external hard drive is absolutely no good !! Only for keyboard and other peripherals
Be carefull.

Product Photos
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FAQ Solutions
Glue the radiator, treat reboot
Initially, the prefix is ​​not finalized. Two things are not done for the sake of low prices:
1. Normal cooling. No heat output to the outside.
2. Normal nutrition. Included weak power supply. Maximum 1A

Successful attempt to solve the first problem:A photo

Configuring remote download Torrentov from PC to the console

Solving video frame skip problems
Brakes and stuff when playing video online
The decision on the example of the related MK908

Problem with writing to external hard drive
We put the program from the marketParagon NTFS & HFS +
We are monitoring your hard disk

What USB camera with microphone works in Skype
Logitech C170
Logitech C210
Logitech HD Webcam C270
Logitech HD Webcam B910 (aka - C910)
A4Tech PK-30F

How to connect more than 2x USB devices to the whistle
To do this, connect the USB HUB and connect everything else through it.
For high-speed devices use a hub referred to as High Speed ​​USB2.0 whose bandwidth will be 480Mbps.
For low-speed devices use a hub referred to as Full Speed ​​USB2.0 (USB1.1) whose capacity will be only 12 Mbps.

Is there an option to minimize the screen keyboard forever?
Put a program on the whistle External Keyboard Helper Pro

How to enable Cyrillic input on an external keyboard
Program Russian Keboard, install, configure, and use. Everything is switched and configured.

Where do people get overclocked cores?
Download firmware from the cap. There, the kernels are already in the firmware archive.

How to make the MAC address of Bluetooth fixed?
Do you have to constantly look for a mouse or keyboard via Bluetooth ???
Decision

Example of withdrawal from the "brick"



Post has been editedvldim - 08.12.14, 12:06



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I ordered a version II
I can not understand the differences with a simple MK908 except for the remote WiFi antenna))) but it also turns out that the firmware is different ...)



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Also ordered, the other day should be



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And in the MK908II they began to use Micro USB instead of Mini USB, which is good.



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Yes you are right. Tronsmart MK908II uses Micro USB
Micro USB is more common.

Now you can easily replace the regular power supply, for example:
5V 3A Micro USB Port Charger Power= 305 rubles.



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I also ordered myself the other day with Ali. Himself from RB. Let's see what happens.



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I have been using for about 2 months. For now, that suits everyone. Turned on around the clock. I advise everyone



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sergs35
1. Is the power supply native?
2. What is the firmware ??
3. Firmware 720p or 1080p ??
4. Does the screen flash (if 1080p)?
5. How hot is it? Do I need to change the radiator?
6. Is there a reboot of the device ??? Or Wi-Fi departures ???



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vldim,
aha to his wall and a platoon of a trigger;)

Shl. Also these questions interest :)



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Now you can easily replace the regular power supply, for example:
5V 3A Micro USB Port Charger Power = 305 rubles.

I'm afraid that this Chinese noname does not give out the declared 3A as well, like the one that does not give out of the box 2.1A



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sergs35 1. Is the power supply native? 2. What firmware ?? 3. Firmware 720p or 1080p ?? 4. Does the screen (if 1080p) blink? 5. How hot is it? Do I need to change the radiator? 6. Is there a reboot of the device ??? Or Wi-Fi departures ???


1. Native.
2. Firmware stock. There is a ROOT initially.
3. 720p, since the TV does not support 1080p.
4. Is it hot? Hardly warm, nothing more. My phone heats up more. Not fundamentally.
5. For all the time of use, there was not a single reboot. Regarding WI-FI, I can say that the signal is always stable,
without any departures or interruptions, no complaints. I think the external antenna has benefited.

Something like that. I can add that I ordered with the deviceTronsmart TSM01 Russian Version Air Mouse + Keyboard .
But I always useBluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000, only one minus - you have to re-match after the restart, and the rest is very convenient.



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Has anyone opened this device which WiFi chip uses? Broadcom AP6330 or old Broadcom chip?



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Can not see what ...
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Post has been editedvldim - 15.11.13, 22:56



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vldim,
Can not see what ...

Judging by the photo of the same AP6210 :(



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also ordered! : rolleyes:



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Drop off apk tv launcher. With a new stock firmware, with finlessa, I do not want to go



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I ordered ... I'm waiting ... By the way, and at what price did anyone find the device? My cost $ 64



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Yes everything is correct. It costs $ 64-66
Link

I have not ordered yet. In thought.
I want to order the power supply 5V 3A and RJ-45. I am looking for alternatives.

Post has been editedvldim - 20.11.13, 11:56



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Today I also received a parcel from Ali. The kit immediately had an adapter under the 5V Euro Outlet. Not yet tested (at work there is no possibility;)).
He took for 65 bucks, it came to Tyumen in 23 days.

Post has been editedba1tazar - 20.11.13, 12:26



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Someone ordered on this sitedx.com? Just Ali checked but it is not possible to order multiple items in one basket. but there is, but I doubt the honesty of the store.


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