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Geniatech Enjoy TV
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The other way -
1)Install, Android terminal emulator -
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...251bGwsMSwxLDEsImphY2twYWwuYW5kcm9pZHRlcm0iXQ
2) command under terminal:
su (if the start and there are no errors - you have the Root)
You can also check the contents of a folder /system/xbin
commands:
cd /system/xbin
ls
vikidroid
Well-Known Member
Thank you schit - that worked great.
The file "su" does exist and there are also two other files "dexdump" and "busybox" which stand out in the listing as having different dates and permissions to all the other files in the folder. Does that mean I'm OK to follow gio965's guide now?
Vikidroid
Thanks for the info. I wish I had seen your post sooner as that way would seem easier. Anyway, I learned a bit about using the Terminal Emulator while I was trying to get the listing to stay on screen, so it wasn't a bad thing.
I didn't really want to update the firmware as some people seem to have problems after doing so, and my box is working perfectly at the moment. But if I understand what you are saying, if I update using gio965's custom firmware, my box would have access to more market apps and I wouldn't need to do the permissions trick. Is that correct?
The file "su" does exist and there are also two other files "dexdump" and "busybox" which stand out in the listing as having different dates and permissions to all the other files in the folder. Does that mean I'm OK to follow gio965's guide now?
Vikidroid
Thanks for the info. I wish I had seen your post sooner as that way would seem easier. Anyway, I learned a bit about using the Terminal Emulator while I was trying to get the listing to stay on screen, so it wasn't a bad thing.
I didn't really want to update the firmware as some people seem to have problems after doing so, and my box is working perfectly at the moment. But if I understand what you are saying, if I update using gio965's custom firmware, my box would have access to more market apps and I wouldn't need to do the permissions trick. Is that correct?
I have been using gio965 post #1129 to make my own ROM as per his video. I used the base ICS and added the modified cursor, root access, ewtc as he did. Worked perefectly.
I have a SD set aside for experimentation with some apps that I use to test updates for suitability for my purposes.
I thought that it would be a good idea if I could construct a ROM with these apps included so I copied them into the System/App folder.
I noticed that there were two entries for each app, one with an .apk suffix and one with a .odex suffix.
I put my apps in there anyway however when I tried to install on the box, it failed.
Does anyone know how to include our favorite apps into a new ROM?
Is System/App even the right place to do it?
How do we generate an .odex file from a .apk file?
Anyone help?
I have a SD set aside for experimentation with some apps that I use to test updates for suitability for my purposes.
I thought that it would be a good idea if I could construct a ROM with these apps included so I copied them into the System/App folder.
I noticed that there were two entries for each app, one with an .apk suffix and one with a .odex suffix.
I put my apps in there anyway however when I tried to install on the box, it failed.
Does anyone know how to include our favorite apps into a new ROM?
Is System/App even the right place to do it?
How do we generate an .odex file from a .apk file?
Anyone help?
Hi John1976, if you want, you can get a more complete market, also, using the following update package,
specific for Gingerbread 2.3.4.: update_full-access-to-market.zip --> update_full-access-to-market.zip
Don't unzip and rename to update.img, copy it into your sdcard (or usb pendrive),
then plug your sdcard into your device.
Press and mantain pressed reset button (at the bottom of device) and, contemporarly, press power button (on the front side)... few seconds and automatically, update procedure will start.
After rebooting, you will have your device with a more complete market.
@vikidroid
Hi vikidroid, regarding to backup copy of your apps, data and settings, I can suggest to use
Mybackup root.apk that can be downloaded, freely, from Market.
This is the no paid version of Mybackup Pro (which I talked about in this post:
http://androidforums.com/3500877-post2.html) and I can ensure that it works very well
(I have never had problems after the reinstallation of a backup copy).
vikidroid
Well-Known Member
hello gio!
yes, i know about "mybackup", in a matther of fact, that was one of two apps which i first time use for my first mobile phone. second was "sprite backup". from some reason i stopped to use it/them, and then i buy titanium pro, and all from then i'm using it. but, as i say, there is no guarantie that data will be restored as it was backuped.
i'll give a try. doesn't cost me.
thanks!
Hi gio965,
Thanks, that seems like a much simpler way for me as I don't feel very confident yet at manually changing configuration files.
Can I just ask, is this a complete firmware update (will I lose my apps), or does it just update the market and leave everything else as it is?
enviro8,
I downloaded Root Checker and it confirmed my box is rooted
. ThanksHi enviro8, the right place where you should put your favorite apps is:
/data/app, because only in this folder is possible to upgrade them.
It's important to give them the right name (for example: youtube.apk must be renamed to: com.google.android.youtube.apk)...and to do this I can suggest this procedure:
-First of all, install your favorite apps inside your device
-Then, using rootexplorer, go to: /data, copy the "app" folder and paste it inside your sdcard
(in "app" folder you will find your favorite apps named correctly).
-At this point, transfer "app" folder to your PC and follow the usual procedure described in the videoguide.
Regarding to those files .odex, they are apps compiled differently...
but we must use only "normal" apps .apk
@skull
Hi skull, zoom effect is due to a not correct screen setting on your tv.
If you have the possibility to set screen as "not in scale", you should solve.
You should edit /system/build.prop and remove 2 lines below will solve the issue (rooted)
#ro.platform.has.1080scale=2
#ro.fontScale=1.3
Another thing, enable lcd_density sometimes doesn't work .
ro.sf.lcd_density=240
Regards,
ZicZac
Hi all.
I just got one of the NeonIQ units. It has uboot 20110906 and Recovery 20110907 so after reading everything, I see I can go straight to SPI 20111102 and firmware 20120111 which my understanding is the most recent stable version (before ICS).
I have noted that a few people, during ugrading have mentioned that their controller no longer works, and to complete the upgrade, they have to plug in a USB keyboard.
Can someone tell me, is it the case that this happens everytime? i.e. everyone needs a USB keyboard to complete the upgrade. Or does it happen about 50% or is it very rare to happen?
The reason I ask is that I don't own a usb keyboard, so if I can't complete the upgrade, I don't want to risk interrrupting the power and bricking the unit while I'm off trying to buy a usb keyboard to finish the update.
I just got one of the NeonIQ units. It has uboot 20110906 and Recovery 20110907 so after reading everything, I see I can go straight to SPI 20111102 and firmware 20120111 which my understanding is the most recent stable version (before ICS).
I have noted that a few people, during ugrading have mentioned that their controller no longer works, and to complete the upgrade, they have to plug in a USB keyboard.
Can someone tell me, is it the case that this happens everytime? i.e. everyone needs a USB keyboard to complete the upgrade. Or does it happen about 50% or is it very rare to happen?
The reason I ask is that I don't own a usb keyboard, so if I can't complete the upgrade, I don't want to risk interrrupting the power and bricking the unit while I'm off trying to buy a usb keyboard to finish the update.
Personally I never use a keyboard because I don't need.
Just put the update package on card , pull back in the unit and go to Settings>privacy>update system .
Click on "update box" button , the unit restart and make the update automatically.
At least for me.
(with 2.2 and 2.3 versions)
Just put the update package on card , pull back in the unit and go to Settings>privacy>update system .
Click on "update box" button , the unit restart and make the update automatically.
At least for me.
(with 2.2 and 2.3 versions)
I can sure those files are not for current Geniatech android TV BOX, it seams that they are used for new models ATV310B/510B. All current ATV1000/2000/3000/310/510 are M1, and their ATV310B/510B are M3, M1 and M3 has different firmware.
vikidroid
Well-Known Member
gorjo, first, go to privacy options and look for this option which cupi recommended. but, i'm pretty sure that you'll not find it. when i bought my box, it was 20110621, and there wasn't that option. about keyboard, there is really NO guarantie what will happen with your update proces and KB. maybe it is connecetd to SPI, maybe with same firmware... so, it will be good to find some cheapest kb or just a usb mouse or wireless mouse from some friend.
there is few other ways to try update, but i'll rather not wrote them because you can brick device.
that is option which is implemented in few latest firmwares. old(er) doesn't have it, and all update process must go via recovery option (reset+turn on)
Yes, mine has the "Settings->Privacy->Update System" option.
Ahh, ok. That's great. I have USB mice floating around. I didn't know that was a possibilty so it's all good and at least if my controller stops, I can use the mouse.
I checked out the video too which showed the method I was going to use, although the update option in settings seems easy too.
Thanks.
Are you sure about that? My ATV1000 is shown as "M3 media box board".
vikidroid
Well-Known Member
than you'll should be safe. copy update.zip to sd card, rename it to UPDATE.IMG, DO NOT unzip, put it in root of SD card and follow the istructions.
fingers cross!
The ICS versions have an Upgrade app that is automatically installed.
This allows you to upgrade from either a .zip or .img file and the file does not have named "update" but can be named anything. This is an advantage when experimenting as the name can be informative ie with date or version info.
This allows you to upgrade from either a .zip or .img file and the file does not have named "update" but can be named anything. This is an advantage when experimenting as the name can be informative ie with date or version info.