Kodi 15.2 (Final) for Rockchip 3368

[MortUK]

Hi guys,

The guys over at Zidoo have released a custom version of Kodi 15.2 (Final) for the Rockchip 3368 (Which the Himedia H8 is based). It's actually for the Ziddo X6 Pro box (Main competitor to the Himedia H8)

I've just installed it on my Himedia H8 and so far it works considerably better than the version of Kodi that comes with the 1.0.7 Firmware... 

DTS-HD, TrueHD, DTS, Dolby Digital all pass through fine with no audio issues, They also pass in full 7.1.
PVR is back and working (With a few glitches but it's functional)

According to the Zidoo forum it can do frame packed 3D MVC although i haven't got anything to test it with on the H8.. 3D iso still pass through as SBS..

Here is a link to the file: https://www.dropbox.com/s/1pwqjkjfksvgcka/kodi-X6.apk?dl=0

You'll need to uninstall your current version of Kodi before installing this version on your H8. (Make sure you back up your settings.).

I haven't extensively tested it yet but it looks good, the only issue i have is that it's not recognizing my movie library. (But i'm working on that)

I'd be interested in finding out anyone else views.....   

Mort..

Edit... New version posted 02/12/2015 - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ap3k2hf3bf1oyo0/kodi-X6-25.apk?dl=0

[MortUK]

Here is a list of the updates to Kodi in this custom release:

KODI
1.Update KODI to 15.2 final version;
2.Solved losing part color issue when playing 2D video;
3.Add support to transformat for BD MVC 3D Frame Packing;
4.Solved the audio noise issue with kodi pass-through feature;
5.Optimization 23.976 in kodi.(The default status is off,This is a beta function
6.Eliminate the noise of audio passthrough;
7.Modify the strategy of buffer area;
8.Add the notice switch of 3D mode on TV;
9.Support Adjust display refresh rate by KODI;

[Valvvk]

Thank you Mort,
downloaded, will try that as well.
Very good news about PVR addons too!...:-)

[hdmkv]

Thanks. Downloading... will try as well. BTW, where in their forum did you find this? I only see the full firmware zips available. I assume the APK was in the zip?

[MortUK]

I downloaded the full zip file then extracted the Kodi.apk from that...

[pepe]

Thanks Mort, I will try it tomorrow.
Especially 23.976 fps, audio passthrough and 3D are interesting...
Peter

[kurtfelix]

Great stuff and thanks a lot Installed it and tried a couple of movies. 23.976 FPS works definitely better than using the RC version which was delivered as part of the 1.0.7 rom but I still see little jerking / the Himedia player still does a much better job in context of stuttering / jerking.

There is by the way also a new Himedia release: HMD-1.0.7 2015-11-10.142431

[MortUK]

There is by the way also a new Himedia release: HMD-1.0.7 2015-11-10.142431

That's interesting, same firmware 1.0.7.. With a different build number.

Mort.

[kurtfelix]

HMD-1.0.7 2015-11-10.142431 also includes a player/renderer for 23.976 and this one looks very good to me. Just test 2-3 videos and did not see any jerking / stuttering. Will do additional tests later today.

[futeko.com]

Edited. I see '1.0.7 MK2' is on the Himedia official site.

A bit like 1.0.6, which was also on Himedia site before becoming 1.0.7, '1.0.7 MK2' (HMD-1.0.7 2015-11-10.142431) will eventually be 1.0.8.

Without telling me(!) Himedia have put out a new 1.0.7, quite possibly to compete with Zidoo.

By all means install 1.0.7 MK2, but there are some bugs, 1.0.8 will be more a finished product.

[TS-FUT]

I really have to say that this Kodi-Version MortUK has posted is a massive step to be the media player that I wanted, for the first time Kodi is useable. So I will test the "new" FW now!

Oh man, it were I haven't said this, with the new FW Kodi uses only a quarter of the complete screen and only appear in the left upper corner, any idea? The normal menu of the player is fullscreen!

[hdmkv]

Very good progress with this firmware by HiMedia.

[MortUK]

Very good progress with this firmware by HiMedia.

So 3D iso work with the new firmware.?

[MortUK]

Edited. I see '1.0.7 MK2' is on the Himedia official site.

A bit like 1.0.6, which was also on Himedia site before becoming 1.0.7, '1.0.7 MK2' (HMD-1.0.7 2015-11-10.142431) will eventually be 1.0.8.

Without telling me(!) Himedia have put out a new 1.0.7, quite possibly to compete with Zidoo.

By all means install 1.0.7 MK2, but there are some bugs, 1.0.8 will be more a finished product.

I've just installed this firmware and I have to say WOW... It works really well... PVR appears to be fully working... As does 3D iso, DTS-HD, TrueHD etc...

http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

I'm stil testing it but I may well be switching off my Rapberry Pi2 later today and using my H8 in stead.!!!

Futeko you should really consider posting this at the head of the forum.

Mort

[dorol]

Outstanding work!
I own also Q5 4k3D but now my H8 Octa is the king!
Thank you, HiMedia!
Tested a bunch of movies last night and the result is spectacular.
But no PVR here...

Have to reconsider this... lot of random reboots.