folksy AK-CS Q5&Q10 Pro/Q30 Custom Firmware

[pcristi]

folksy AK-CS Q5&Q10 Pro/Q30 HMD 2.1.4
(custom firmware base on CS-AK CFW HMD 2.1.4)
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Request(must have/do):
- backup, backup, backup.
- patience, patience, patience.
- player connect to internet.
- install with paper clip.

Installation Instructions:

FIRMWARE INSTALL CAN TAKE UP TO 10 MINUTES.
DO NOT POWER OFF DURING INSTALL.
WAIT FOR THE HOME SCREEN TO APPEAR.
PLAYER CAN REBOOT FEW TIMES.

1. Download corresponding firmware.
2. Download kodi_for_restored_(...).zip.
3. Rename firmware to update.zip (e.g. update_Q10_folksy_AK-CS_(...)-HMD-2.1.4[1.0](...).zip to update.zip).
4. Copy update.zip to the root of a USB pen drive.
5. Rename our kodi backup to  kodi_for_restored.zip (e.g. kodi_for_restored_(...).zip to kodi_for_restored.zip).
6. Copy kodi_for_restored.zip to the root of a USB pen drive.
7. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of the Q5&Q10Pro/Q30.
8. Check on box to have on USB drive update.zip and kodi_for_restored.zip files.
9. With the Q5&Q10Pro/Q30 turned off, use a paper clip to press and hold the the pinhole restore button of Q5&Q10Pro/Q30.
10. While keeping the RESTORE/UPGRADE button pressed, turn on the Q5&Q10Pro/Q30.
11. The Q5&Q10Pro/Q30 will show an Recovery Rainbow Rings logo and proceed to upgrade the firmware.
12. The box will auto-reboot few times until finished.
13. First boot can take up to 10 minutes.
14. Wait 15 minutes after first boot to allow system and apps to initialize.
15. Enjoy folksy AK-CS custom firmware with preset Kodi 18.4 adapted skin AEON NOX SiLVO

Download mediafire

en-US vs ru-RU:
- Android English language vs Russian language.
- Time zone Athens vs Moscow.
- YouTubeTV, Pandora vs SmartYouTubeTV, TORServer.
- Kodi English language vs Russian language

Know problems:
- Weather must be set as Moscow, London, Paris, etc.
- Google Play services may need manually updated.

Changelog:
v1.1
- version bump
- public release of ru-RU build
- kodi_for_restored en-US and ru-RU.

v1.0
- initial public release of en-US build.

Note:
- our kodi_for_restored.zip doesn't include banned addons, discussion about addons witch are included on Kodi banned addons are strictly forbidden on that forum.
- kodi_for_restored_(...).zip is a standard zip archive of unpack Kodi backup without include folder yyyymmddMMSS.
- for kodi_for_restored.zip don't use  standard compressed Kodi backup because that include yyyymmddMMSS folder.
- user can use they own kodi_for_restored.zip file if doesn't like our adapted skin AEON NOX SiLVO.
- our adapted skin AEON NOX SiLVO are optimized for English language, foreign user will need to deal to adapted for they needs.







Credits:
- Alkaid for design, icon pack, Lighthome mod,  share kodi backup.
- HiMedia for original firmware v2.1.4.
- Teragon for Dream Night Free LiveWallpaper
- Kodi developer for they fantastic work and continues trying fo fixing Kodi bugs.
- SiLVO for his nice skin Aeon Nox: SiLVO created by BigNoid, modded by him.
- MarcosQui for nice background included on Aeon MQ 8
- pcristi for testing, assembly and build en-US version.

Thanks to everyone witch have they contributions.
All merit of that release go to Alkaid.
Feedback are welcome.

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[alkaid]

_{All merit of that release go to Alkaid.}

no ... this is a common work and without Christy it would not have turned out so well, but the fact that this firmware appeared on Futeko is his merit! sorry for bad english...Thank you Christie for his help and work !!

[pcristi]

FAQ - folksy AK-CS Q5&Q10 Pro/Q30 HMD 2.1.4
Q: I don't need adapted skin AEON NOX SiLVO can install folksy AK-CS?
A: Yes.
- Download corresponding firmware.
- Rename firmware to update.zip (e.g. update_Q10_folksy_AK-CS_(...)-HMD-2.1.4[1.0](...).zip to update.zip).
- Copy update.zip to the root of a USB pen drive.
- Follow process of install CS-AK/CFW.

Q: I don't need adapted skin AEON NOX SiLVO can to dirty install with folksy AK-CS?
A: Yes over CS-AK, but strong not recommended.

Q: Can use adapted skin AEON NOX SiLVO on OFW or CFW/CS-AK?
A: Yes if you are familiar with usage of Kodi backup addon.

Q: I restore  kodi_for_restored_(...).zip backup in other FW, but why some static background missing?
A: Copy custom folder custom_2f2e96e8 and custom_44409356 from archive to /sdcard then rename:
- custom_2f2e96e8 as dll
- custom_44409356 as muzcard

Q: What is Kodi version include on folksy AK-CS?
A: Kodi 18.4 Git:20191114-e456f62838

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[MusiCManiaC]

Thank you and I'm glad that there are people who decide to develop Q10.
In every new software I am looking for Kodi working properly,especially for atmos sound. How is it here?
Kodi transform atmos on Dolby Digital, I am patiently waiting for the correct change