OFFICIAL Q5 PRO FIRMWARE. FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.5 2017-09-13

[futeko.com]

OFFICIAL Q5 PRO FIRMWARE. FUTEKO. HMD-2.0.5 2017-09-13

Internal build number: HMD-2.0.5 2017-09-13.203944

** THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR Q5 PRO RUNNING ANDROID 7 FIRMWARE 2.0.4 ONLY!

** THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN HIMEDIA Q5 PRO ONLY!

** DO NOT INSTALL ON CHINESE HARDWARE VERSION Q5 PRO OR OR PREVIOUS GENERATION Q5 4K3D.

** YOU WILL LOSE ALL USER INSTALLED APPS AND SETTINGS! PLEASE BACK UP BEFORE UPDATING (Kodi backup: http://kodi.wiki/view/backup).

Changelog

1. Skype updated.
2. Newly added account management option to Settings .
3. Network Neighborhood optimized to maximumly eliminate no response situation.
4. Media Center optimized to fix the ultra long context might not be able to display problem.
5. Loading note added to the top right corner of media center when it is loading the list.
6. A blue edge appear when playback video at 2.35:1 ratio issue fixed
7. Occasionally not able to display Chinese subtitle of 4K Blue-ray videos issue fixed
8. Continual restart result in crash issue fixed
9. Pre-existing stop running of video player issue fixed
10. Movie Bar app searching speed accelerated and posters of soap operas issue fixed
11. Movie Bar app optimized with a new info box for uninstalling U disk, and shortcut of LAN and NFS
12. Pressing 3D button resulted in crash issue fixed
13. Default the setting of video output at Advanced Settings as Extrude
14. Support BT source & sink functions

Download & Instructions

THIS FIRMWARE CAN ONLY BE INSTALLED ON A EUROPEAN Q5 PRO RUNNING ANDROID 7 FIRMWARE 2.0.4!

Information on how to update to Q5 Pro version 2.0.4 is here.

Your current firmware version can be found at Settings - About - Device Info - Build number.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/file/v15e9uu7k21gfai/Q5_PRO_FIRMWARE._ANDROID_7_v2.0.4_TO_ANDROID_7_v2.0.5._FUTEKO._HMD-2.0.5_2017-09-13.203944.zip

1. Extract update.zip (using an unzip program like 7zip, winzip etc) from the downloaded archive to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip'). Note, there is no need to rename anything!
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of Q5 Pro.
3. With Q5 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole RESTORE button on the back of Q5 Pro (next to the power port).
4. While keeping the RESTORE button pressed, turn on the Q5 Pro.
5. Q5 Pro will show the Android 7 coloured circle logo).
6. When you see the circle logo you can release the restore button.
7. A progress bar will indicate update progress. Do not turn box off or use the box/remote during update!
8. When update is complete the box will automatically reboot.
9. First boot will take 3-5 minutes. The box will reboot into new Android 7 firmware. Allow boot to complete.

[futeko.com]

BD-ISO full menus did not make it into 2.0.5.

However, a BETA version to add support to Himediaplayer can be found here: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=2291.0

[Mr Ed.]

Can i use this update to upgrade from 2.03 or do i have to update to 2.04 first?

[futeko.com]

Can i use this update to upgrade from 2.03 or do i have to update to 2.04 first?

From 2.0.4. If you are running an earlier firmware please first update to 2.0.4.

[netguru]

dirty Flash possible?

[frank1313]

I  uploaded  to pendraive  I  put  in  usb1   then  settings   then   upgrade  then  local upgrade  I   chose   usb1   and   o.k.   Everything works 2.0.5

[Twoez]

Great to see new firmware, but I guess Netflix issue still hasn't been fixed?

[tomathew]

I have upgraded to 2.0.5 successfully today morning. Seems okay.

However, HD Passthrough is still not working within Kodi unless I use the wrapper.

I was under the impression that this upgrade would fix it.

Can someone please clarify?

[futeko.com]

I have upgraded to 2.0.5 successfully today morning. Seems okay.

However, HD Passthrough is still not working within Kodi unless I use the wrapper.

I was under the impression that this upgrade would fix it.

Can someone please clarify?

This upgrade does not add 7.1 audio passthrough to native Kodi.

7.1 is available in Kodi for local/LAN files using wrapper.

The pcristi custom firmware supports 5.1 audio passthrough in native Kodi.

[tomathew]

I have upgraded to 2.0.5 successfully today morning. Seems okay.

However, HD Passthrough is still not working within Kodi unless I use the wrapper.

I was under the impression that this upgrade would fix it.

Can someone please clarify?

This upgrade does not add 7.1 audio passthrough to native Kodi.

7.1 is available in Kodi for local/LAN files using wrapper.

The pcristi custom firmware supports 5.1 audio passthrough in native Kodi.

Many thanks for the info; a couple of queries though:

1. Can I install pcristi firmware over 2.5?

2. When can we expect an update that will address 7.1 passthrough to native Kodi?

[futeko.com]

1. Can I install pcristi firmware over 2.5?

2. When can we expect an update that will address 7.1 passthrough to native Kodi?

1. Yes.

2. At this stage I don't know if/when this will happen.

[akurej]

I am unable to use any "10 bit" options under "Video Color space & HDMI deep colour in "Advanced Options"
 I have tried both 2160@30 and 2160@60. Does anyone else face this problem? It was working fine with 2.0.4.

[daksider]

the wallpaper continues to not keep set, this also was in the previous firmware and the resolution is not correct

[daksider]

Hello everyone, I've found that videos always stop every day between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.
This is very strange, if I change the time in the clock "+/- 1 hour, for example", the videos do not stop in that period of time,
This also happens with my old Q5, I already had other boxes like zidoo,
this only happens in the Himedia boxes, any solution? please help

[stl]

Hello everyone, I've found that videos always stop every day between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m.
This is very strange, if I change the time in the clock "+/- 1 hour, for example", the videos do not stop in that period of time,
This also happens with my old Q5, I already had other boxes like zidoo,
this only happens in the Himedia boxes, any solution? please help

Do you watch your movies with subtitles?