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Geniatech Enjoy TV

i have a question for everyone in this forum thread. i've been working over in the ATV-108 thread http://androidforums.com/google-tv/...dmi-google-tv-box-arm-cortex-a9-firmware.html

my question is, do you guys have netflix working on ICS rom? A user named stane1983 has been custom compiling and coding kernels and roms for our atv-108 box (amlogic 8726M1 c03ref). his roms are awesome! but they dont run netflix at all? can anyone here help? also, how does the amlogic library for audio codecs convert eac3 audio on the fly to something else? i have movies that wont play because they cannot be hardware decoded by the amlogic chip but i have other amlogic devices that transcode it into another audio format in realtime and then play the movie? do you guys have eac3 audio working in yer geniatech ROMS?
 
A little update, i connected my atv2000 to putty via rs232 - ttl, seems there is bad problem in boot up, definitely bricked..

It seems the macronix chip inside is corrupt boot data where it stores the bios/loader, anyone have the .bin file for system boot version so i can flash it right in via eprom?

Or know where i can find/download?
 
moetec said:
A little update, i connected my atv2000 to putty via rs232 - ttl, seems there is bad problem in boot up, definitely bricked..

It seems the macronix chip inside is corrupt boot data where it stores the bios/loader, anyone have the .bin file for system boot version so i can flash it right in via eprom?

Or know where i can find/download?
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Here are methods to unbrick the TV Box.

The first is a Spanish site.

KGDTeam • Ver Tema - Recovery por RS232 los Mygica ATV300 - ATV1000 - ATV2000

The next is a Russian site that has 2 methods to unbrick the TV box. One similar to that of the Spanish site and the second unsoldering and reflashing of the EPROM chip. This site is down until 27th June.

???? ?????????? ?? ??????????? ???????? ?? 27 ????.

Note: The Spanish site refers to a different TV box model and the RX, TX, + and – are different to those of the Russian site which I believe are correct.

I have attached copies of both the Spanish and Russian methods (in Spanish and Russian) and some stuff from another unidentified site. The second part of the Russian method requires a small program to be downloaded. Unfortunately I am unable to find it on my PC and cannot upload it. I have zipped all the relevant files together and uploaded them here:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/62178791/AT%201000%20Unbrick.rar

Because of the pin out differences, it would be appreciated if you could post yours and tell us about your RS232 set up.
 
//do you guys have netflix working on ICS rom?//
I have netflix 1.8.0 running just fine under the latest ICS rom. However I had to get the apk from elsewhere as Netflix page in Google Play says the device is not compatible.
 
mailer said:
//do you guys have netflix working on ICS rom?//
I have netflix 1.8.0 running just fine under the latest ICS rom. However I had to get the apk from elsewhere as Netflix page in Google Play says the device is not compatible.
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i have a request of anyone with a working copy of netflix. please download this FREE app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat

install and record a log of your NETFLIX playing something back properly with the timer running correct and the stream not dropping in ICECREAMSANDWICH 4.0.3 or 4.0.4. then post to sendspace or similiar and post link so i can analyze. we are having a very hard time getting the newest netflix to work on new amlogic 4.0.4 sources for ATV-108, another 8726M1 and 8726M3 cpu box. thanks to any who help and all who have already helped. :)
 
dosiki said:
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...
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i had this happening along with a few others in a thread on this forum for the ATV-108. it turns out it was us installing the new busybox and it was not ocmpatible with amlogic sources. so use preinstalled busybox and dont update!
 
Hi all, I have thought to gather and prepare ten different pointers, so that everyone, if he likes,
can choose and customize his favourite one.

Inside the zipped file, you will find:
-a "png" folder with files used to prepare the update packages
-10 update.zip packages that will install 10 different pointers and a new default wallpaper.
Among them, there are also, two pointers made by cupi1234 (many thanks to him).

Unzip compressed file and copy the update.zip packages into the root of your sdcard or usb pendrive...
plug sdcard or pendrive to your device and using the inbuilt Upgrade app, try the various
update packages and choose your favourite pointer.

If you don't see the new default wallpaper, you can solve, going to:

Settings --> Apps --> All --> Settings "app" --> clear data (ok)

Here is the link to the file: 10_pointers_for_ICS_0529.zip

Edit:
X-Steel Pointer by JJ Ying: update_pointer-arrow_x-steel_by-JJ-Ying.zip
 
Hi all,

Does anyone know how to change the text size on Gingerbread? I'm using the latest release of Gingerbread and the text is much smaller than with previous releases and is very hard to read on my TV. Even the clock and icons displayed across the very top of the desktop are much smaller than they used to be.

Thanks.
 
JetPack said:
Hi all,

Does anyone know how to change the text size on Gingerbread? I'm using the latest release of Gingerbread and the text is much smaller than with previous releases and is very hard to read on my TV. Even the clock and icons displayed across the very top of the desktop are much smaller than they used to be.

Thanks.
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If you can upgrade to ICS, there is an option for changing text size in the browser.
 
Dual_HD said:
If you can upgrade to ICS, there is an option for changing text size in the browser.
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ICS doesn't suit my usage. The sites that I watch catch up tv on only work with Gingerbread. My issue is not so much with the text displayed in the browser but with the size of the text displayed by ES File Explorer or any file management/transfer program. The text was much larger with the previous version of Gingerbread. I would rather not roll back unless I have to.
 
I got my new box ATV4000 DVB-T just few weeks ago. It came with 20120111 (last year firmware). I upgraded to ICS twice and had been running 20120529 till today when i decided to record something and opened my DVB-T program and realised it was not working. I advised Geniatech Sales Manager who advised that I go back to Gingerbread which I did. I went to 2.3 20120606 and after installing the dvb software I found the same problem - no picture with full strength signal. I then downgraded again to 2.3 20120111 and finally it worked. I got in touch with Geniatech and advised them on this new find. I was simply told that M1 boxes are not a priority now as they are concentrating on M3 boxes. My newly purchased product is already being neglected by geniatech who are not paying attention to fixing up current customers and rather busy looking after newer clients who will purchase newer models. Pls be aware.The proof of the pudding is in the attachment.
 

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ziczac said:
Below firmware verison has fixed ethernet issue
Some improves
-movie player is better, rooted, zoom in/out button works


Some issues:
-mouse pointer is not correct when you click
-after reboot the box ,sometimes the screen seems to be zoom in (1080 mode)


www.geniatech.com/down-eng/androidtvbox/M1update20120510_4.0.zip
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Using it on my 3000, ICS looks very good, took a bit to get use to the new interface.

Like the early versions if GBM my 2TB Hard Drive Kills it (Black Screen of death either on boot up or after installation).

Speaking of which is there a Windows Based App that would allow me to create Android Shortcuts on the disk (It is a movie database, but it would be nice to create say a Western's Folder, and have it point to the moive Good/Bad/Ugly for example)

Waiting for the next version if ICS with the Hard Drive fix in it.

Wombat
 
JetPack said:
ICS doesn't suit my usage. The sites that I watch catch up tv on only work with Gingerbread. My issue is not so much with the text displayed in the browser but with the size of the text displayed by ES File Explorer or any file management/transfer program. The text was much larger with the previous version of Gingerbread. I would rather not roll back unless I have to.
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Understood. I will push Geniatech software team to quicken the schedule.
 
grindinonyourm said:
i have a request of anyone with a working copy of netflix. please download this FREE app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nolanlawson.logcat

install and record a log of your NETFLIX playing something back properly with the timer running correct and the stream not dropping in ICECREAMSANDWICH 4.0.3 or 4.0.4. then post to sendspace or similiar and post link so i can analyze. we are having a very hard time getting the newest netflix to work on new amlogic 4.0.4 sources for ATV-108, another 8726M1 and 8726M3 cpu box. thanks to any who help and all who have already helped. :)
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Anyone who made a log? Netflix is very important.
 
PulseM said:
I was simply told that M1 boxes are not a priority now as they are concentrating on M3 boxes. My newly purchased product is already being neglected by geniatech who are not paying attention to fixing up current customers and rather busy looking after newer clients who will purchase newer models. Pls be aware.The proof of the pudding is in the attachment.
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I think you misunderstood what he/she was saying.

You have to remember they have some new products that they are finalizing, so their engineers may be busy with that.

The way I read it was that they are saying they will still be looking after M1 products, but for right now they are busy with the M3 products so you may have to wait a little bit.
 
Hi all, I have prepared the patched version of latest update20120529_M1_4.0.zip firmware.

This new update package has:
-all improvements given by update_fingerprint-tweaks_and_market-resetter.zip
(see here: http://androidforums.com/4490184-post1451.html)
-a new default wallpaper, more "coloured"
-a new pointer, X-Steel Pointer, very "cool" created by JJ Ying

Install as usual, in recovery mode renaming the package to update.img, or using
the inbuilt Upgrade app.

This is the link to the file: update_20120529_M1_4.0_patched.zip

Edit:
If you need Youtube app, install this older version compatible to ICS:
com.google.android.youtube_3505.apk
 
gio965 said:
Hi all, I have prepared the patched version of latest update20120529_M1_4.0.zip firmware.

This new update package has:
-all improvements given by update_fingerprint-tweaks_and_market-resetter.zip
(see here: http://androidforums.com/4490184-post1451.html)
-a new default wallpaper, more "coloured"
-a new pointer, X-Steel Pointer, very "cool" created by JJ Ying

Install as usual, in recovery mode renaming the package to update.img, or using
the inbuilt Upgrade app.

This is the link to the file: update_20120529_M1_4.0_patched.zip
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Thank you, I love the changes.
 
mailer said:
My model: ATV 3000
Android version: 4.0.3
Build number: 20120529
Netflix: 1.8.0 (1.7 also worked)

Started log
Started Netflix browsed for and watched an episode that was 21 minutes long.
Stopped the log.

Uloaded the log to netflix.log.zip
Hope this helps.
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Thank you sooo much for your logs....i already noticed a difference. i think the problem has been tracked down. does netflix actually play with audio and video synced and timer runs right and it doesnt drop the stream?
 
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