HIMEDIA H8 OCTA. 16-OCT-2015. FIRMWARE HMD-1.0.7 FUTEKO-EN

[futeko.com]

HIMEDIA H8 OCTA. 16-OCT-2015. FIRMWARE HMD-1.0.7 FUTEKO-EN

Internal build number: HMD-1.0.7 2015-10-10.135101

Installation Instructions:

WE RECOMMEND UPDATING USING THE METHOD BELOW. Installing using the H8 menu might produce unpredictable results.

An update using this method will wipe everything on the box and restore to factory condition.

1. Extract update.zip from the download archive to the root of a USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update/zip').
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of the H8.
3. With the H8 turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole restore button on the side of the H8 (next to the power socket).
4. While keeping the restore button pressed, turn on the H8.
5. The H8 will show an Android droid logo and proceed to upgrade the firmware.
6. The box will auto-reboot when finished.

Changelog (produced by futeko 16-OCT - not official changelog):

1. General bug fixes and stability improvements.
2. Custom Kodi 15.2rc1.
3. Full HD-Audio native support in Android Media Centre (DTS / Dolby Digital / DTS-HD MA / Dolby TrueHD).
4. Full HD-Audio native support in custom Kodi (DTS / Dolby Digital / DTS-HD MA / Dolby TrueHD).
5. 4K native support in custom Kodi.
6. H.265 native support in custom Kodi.
7. Wider video format support.
8. Updated Youtube (adaptive HD 10.05.6), Netflix (3.11.1 build 4421), Skype (5.4.99.5871), Chrome (39.0.2171.93), Facebook (34.0.0.0.82) and other apps.
9. 3D-ISO support (SBS only) in Kodi. Framepacked 3D support in Himedia Player.

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/mdd2q89d90qmfco/HIMEDIA_H8_OCTA._16-OCT-2015._FIRMWARE_HMD-1.0.7_FUTEKO-EN.zip

[futeko.com]

We've tested this firmware and it's very stable.

As much as we can test, there are a huge variety of formats out in the wild, so it would be appreciated if all test results / problems could be reported back in this thread.

If possible give codec info on any files that have problems. mediainfo reports would be great. https://mediaarea.net/en/MediaInfo

Things this firmware doesn't have are 1. auto frame rate switching in Kodi (24p switching is supported in the Media Centre app), 2. 23.976 support.

3D-ISO support has not been tested because of the lack of an available 3D TV this morning. Himedia tell us it works in Media Centre and in Kodi.

[danilonatale]

Download link i'm italian....?...Thanks....

[clovis99]

I take it we must rename file to "update.zip"

[futeko.com]

I take it we must rename file to "update.zip"

No. Extract 'update.zip' from the download archive then copy it to a USB flash drive.

No renaming! We do this with all our firmware downloads because it prevents attempted installation of corrupted update.zip files.

[skank]

Regretting that i bought zidoo x6 and not this H8

[hdmkv]

Significant progress by HiMedia on this. Wish I had a H8 to try; would be great to compare to Q5 and Zidoo X6 (when they add 3D in Kodi).

[futeko.com]

Regretting that i bought zidoo x6 and not this H8

Zidoo X6 is not a bad product. Software is good. Main problems I see are that the casing is too small / plastic / with too little ventilation, and I doubt Zidoo will be able to match Himedia long term for firmware improvements.

[Movie78]

How you going to have some time to test the 3D-ISO support in Kodi?

[hdmkv]

To those of you testing with 3D displays, please check if the full 3D ISO output is rendered as "frame packing" by your display... vs. as half side-by-side. Basically press 'Info' or whatever on your display that shows what type of signal it's receiving. Thanks.

[danilonatale]

Kodi 3d add function in the menu but does not work with iso 3D 

[Movie78]

Kodi 3d add function in the menu but does not work with iso 3D 

NOOOO

[MortUK]

In Kodi, DTS-HD and TrueHD pass through are present BUT..

TrueHD..... Working
Dts-HD..... Not working, weird audio effect still present, can be fixed by pausing/un pausing the video.. very annoying.
Dolby..... Not working, Weird audio effects..

3D iso.... Gives option for 3D but plays Side by Side or in 2D..

With the Himedia internal player...

TrueHD.... Working
Dts-HD.... Working
Dolby.... Working
DTS.... Working

3D iso... Working... Full frame packed...

UPDATE.....

I've tested the 7.1 pass through in this firmware... With all other players that I've used I've only ever achieved 5.1 audio.. I actually thought there was an issue with my setup that I couldn't solve.. I have 2 test audio tracks with DTS-HD and TuruHD 7.1... Nothing will play them in 7.1.. Not even my Raspberry Pi that is supposed to or my Vidon box. (Which is virtually in the trash I might add)

This update plays them perfectly.!!!! :-) FULL 7.1 HD audio...

With the internal himedia player and with Kodi.! (Although with Kodi you need to  pause then un pause the DTS-HD track)

[hdmkv]

3D iso.... Gives option for 3D but plays Side by Side or in 2D..

Same issue as Zidoo X6 via its native player. But, thought you mentioned before (forgetting which thread) that 3D ISO's did/do play properly via H8's native player?

[MortUK]

3D iso.... Gives option for 3D but plays Side by Side or in 2D..

Same issue as Zidoo X6 via its native player. But, thought you mentioned before (forgetting which thread) that 3D ISO's did/do play properly via H8's native player?

Yes they do... Read the rest of my post.. ;-)