Coming from CS (user pcristi on this forum), a long time creator of custom firmware for Himedia products, this custom firmware is based on 1.0.8 and updates/adds many apps and includes some fixes. It improves stock 1.0.8 so is definitely worth the install.
Original thread: http://forum.softpedia.com/topic/999318-himedia-q5-quad-core-android-tv/page__st__252#entry17091418
Mediafire folder for all CS HiMedia files including this firmware: http://www.mediafire.com/?504cb07bdh85x
Add:
- permissions increase compatibility Google Play
- permissions widget
- Browser AOSP 4.4.2
- ES File Explorer 3.1.1
(ver. can be use with HiMediaVideoPlayer for local play)
- Gmail 5.1.90765967
- Google Maps 9.7.1
- Velvet(Google search) 3.6.16.1614640
(ver. transparent for Google Launcher Now)
- YouTube 10.15.54
- Plex 3.8.4.296
- YouTube Google TV 1.7.6
- Himedia XBMC/KODI Wrapper 3.5
- support PNI AirFun One keyboard
(search --> subtitle, info --> audio)
Update:
- Google Chrome Browser 42.0.2311.109
- Google Play Store 5.4.12
- Google Play Services 7.3.29(1866531-034)
- Wifi Analyzer 3.9.5
Fix:
- script automatic reinstall Kodi 14.2
(Kodi14.2_20150326 included by HiMedia is a some with official ver.)
Patch:
- hosts file AdAway
Change:
- File Manager with ES File Explorer in Launcher Overseas

