Q5/Q10 Pro Custom Firmware

[pcristi]

Check if you try firmware Upgrade from Setting/Upgrade/Local Upgrade/ is show "File not found".
If "File not found" is popup  open ES File Explorer and check if file name is  not update.zip.zip by mistake and rename to update.zip
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=file%20explorer&hl=en

Really sorry to be a pain.
I have formatted the usb to Fat 32 and also ExFat.
The zip folder was copied to the USB and renamed update.zip
I had the power off and a paperclip in the update hole.
Power on and when I see the robot remove the paperclip.

It goes to Himedia after about 15/20 secs, then fully loads after about 3 mins. No change.

What could I be doing wrong?? at a real loss here. anyhelp again would be really helpful.

cheers

[patriot2000145]

Thanks for this, I shall try it as soon as possible. thanks again

[patriot2000145]

Ok. did the ES file explorer. it was renamed update.zip.zip
I sorted that and now it says update.zip plus you have system volume folder in their too.
In local upgrade it does find it now but goes to error.
as for paperclip method it still does no work. 3 mins and back to normal.
could someone show me a screen shot of what it looks like (in case I already have it) but ultimately what else can I try?

Check if you try firmware Upgrade from Setting/Upgrade/Local Upgrade/ is show "File not found".
If "File not found" is popup  open ES File Explorer and check if file name is  not update.zip.zip by mistake and rename to update.zip
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=file%20explorer&hl=en

Really sorry to be a pain.
I have formatted the usb to Fat 32 and also ExFat.
The zip folder was copied to the USB and renamed update.zip
I had the power off and a paperclip in the update hole.
Power on and when I see the robot remove the paperclip.

It goes to Himedia after about 15/20 secs, then fully loads after about 3 mins. No change.

What could I be doing wrong?? at a real loss here. anyhelp again would be really helpful.

cheers

[luthiensdad]

Hello, I've just upgraded to the 1.0.7 custom firmware. Everything looks & works great, except on my earlier fw version (1.0.5 I think) there was a navigation bar with some icons at the bottom of the home screen (& others). It's possible I made a change to settings that I've forgotten somewhere, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get this back & am hoping someone has an idea. Thanks.

[pcristi]

From custom firmware log posted in Softpedia forum :

Remove:
- Android Navigaton Bar - annoying with AirFun.
(enable/disable_navigation_bar_android.zip here install with restore button to enable)

So to get back navigation bar on custom firmware:
- backup your data / kodi userdata /etc
- download disable_android_navigation_bar.zip
- rename disable_android_navigation_bar.zip to update.zip
- copy update.zip to usb device
- follow update process with restore button

Hello, I've just upgraded to the 1.0.7 custom firmware. Everything looks & works great, except on my earlier fw version (1.0.5 I think) there was a navigation bar with some icons at the bottom of the home screen (& others). It's possible I made a change to settings that I've forgotten somewhere, but for the life of me I can't figure out how to get this back & am hoping someone has an idea. Thanks.

[Binnugsay]

Waiting for the new CS (pcristi) Firmware   

[onyxx1995]

Me too

[domifer]

+2 me too

[onyxx1995]

It is out...
Custom firmware 1.0.8 from PCristi

https://www.mediafire.com/?kvlryqpyzcac3


update_Q5Pro_(update&themed)_HMD-1.0.8 2016-10-17.104357
update_Q10Pro_(update&themed)_HMD-1.0.8 2016-10-12.193826


Experimental workaround for Whicons - White Icon
- install and reboot to active
- uninstall Whicons apps and reboot to inactive
- is not real support for Icon Pack, is just active/inactive prepared icon pack from firmware.
Please support Developer Randle.
Know problem AppManager buggy and popup Do you want to close it? wait/ok after install so just for patient users.
Google Play or alternative.


Installation Instructions:
1. Rename update_Q(...)Pro_(...)_HMD-1.0.8(...).zip to update.zip.
2. Copy update.zip to the root of a USB pen drive.
3. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of the Q10/Q5Pro.
4. With the Q10/Q5Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole restore button on the back side of the Q10/Q5Pro.
5. While keeping the restore button pressed, turn on the Q10/Q5Pro.
6. The Q10/Q5Pro will show an Android droid logo and proceed to upgrade the firmware.
7. The box will auto-reboot when finished.
8. First boot take 4-5 minutes.
Entire update process ca take up to 15 minutes, just wait...
Normal boot time is 29-31 seconds.


Note:
- if you use CS firmware don't update via OTA to original HiMedia firmware, will get Google Play Services has stopped error.
- If you are already on update_Q5Pro_(update&themed)_HMD-1.0.7 2016-08-11.153801 / update_Q10Pro_(update&themed)_HMD-1.0.7 2016-08-10.190824 can update from menu (not recommended).
Use at your own risk
For safety reason please backup all your important information.

More info with pics:

http://forum.softpedia.com/topic/1056055-himedia-q10q5-pro-android-511-tv-box/page__st__306

[futeko.com]

Thanks Cristian.

Opening post updated.

[Mount81]

Any one can confirm that the 1.0.8 CFW is OK and stable, without any additional bugs?

I would like to also ask if it installs by default with the "white only" icons or with the coloured icons?!

Thanks!

[Aidan]

Thanks for update 1.0. 8,

[Linuxx]

Any one can confirm that the 1.0.8 CFW is OK and stable, without any additional bugs?

I would like to also ask if it installs by default with the "white only" icons or with the coloured icons?!

No bugs with cfw. In app manager icons are white, but only default app of firmware.

[pcristi]

Experimental workaround for Whicons - White Icon
- install and reboot to active
- uninstall Whicons apps and reboot to inactive
- is not real support for Icon Pack, is just active/inactive prepared icon pack from firmware.
Please support Developer Randle.
Know problem AppManager buggy and popup Do you want to close it? wait/ok after install so just for patient users.

After install Whicons - White Icon form Google Play to activate it are more that 12000 application with white icon.

No bugs with cfw. In app manager icons are white, but only default app of firmware.

[Mount81]

Experimental workaround for Whicons - White Icon
- install and reboot to active
- uninstall Whicons apps and reboot to inactive
- is not real support for Icon Pack, is just active/inactive prepared icon pack from firmware.
Please support Developer Randle.
Know problem AppManager buggy and popup Do you want to close it? wait/ok after install so just for patient users.

After install Whicons - White Icon form Google Play to activate it are more that 12000 application with white icon.

No bugs with cfw. In app manager icons are white, but only default app of firmware.

Ok, so to disable the white icons and get back the normal coloured icons I only need to uninstal the Whicons app?!

Thanks!