HIMEDIA H8 OCTA. 7-JAN-2016. FIRMWARE HMD-1.0.9 FUTEKO-EN (12-JAN-2016 RELEASE)

[futeko.com]

So, is there Kodi 16 Jarvis available for Himedia H8 or not?

Thanks

No custom HiMedia version of 16 yet. It will come in next firmware. When that will be we do not know, we wait for HiMedia.

You can install any version of Kodi but will lose 7.1 audio, 3D, and some performance.

[TimoMF]

In Vietnam just the 1.1.1 firmware is distributed apparently .

Is there already an info when we get the next update?

http://vntvbox.com/firmware-moi-nhat-cho-himedia-h8-1-0-9-khong-con-bi-day-bo-nho
https://www.facebook.com/androidtvboxgiare/posts/1037692162972661?comment_id=1038106039597940&comment_tracking={%22tn%22%3A%22R%22}

[futeko.com]

Not an official firmware update and the link isn't available now (if it ever was).

Firmware soon.

[TimoMF]

New Firmware 'HMD-1.1.1 2016-05-09.100732' on http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

[Ravezz]

New Firmware 'HMD-1.1.1 2016-05-09.100732' on http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

Is this only upgrade of Android to 5.1.1? Either something went wrong with my upgrade or this firmware still has Kodi 15.2 rs instead of Jarvis 16.1??

[owlhugin]

no error. Firemware 1.1.1 comes with kodi 15.1
I deleted Kodi 15.1 and installed the standard app over google market place - it works good.

[joliverio]

no error. Firemware 1.1.1 comes with kodi 15.1
I deleted Kodi 15.1 and installed the standard app over google market place - it works good.

Unfortunately Kodi is fighting against chipset manufacturers, Rockchip included, and are not supporting RK3368 chipset for example. It needs the manufacturers (Himedia/Rockchip) to customize Kodi to make fully workable. The standard Kodi do not work fully with H8 specially for Audio and BD playability. The only Custom Kodi that can work with H8 is from Zidoo (Kodi version 16) however Zidoo Kodi also have some bugs and do not work properly. So far, we are empty handed in terms of using the latest Kodi. I hope Himedia and Rockchip to push themselves to make a later version compatible with H8!

[owlhugin]

I'm lucky. I do not need 7.1 audio or 4k or BD.

mkv works fine with the playstore kodi :-)

It would be nice to have a plugin system for chipset related staff in kodi - do you know any alternatives to kodi?
 

[Ravezz]

I'm lucky. I do not need 7.1 audio or 4k or BD.

mkv works fine with the playstore kodi :-)

It would be nice to have a plugin system for chipset related staff in kodi - do you know any alternatives to kodi?

What about "jerking" of sound vs video? I have this problem while using pass-through sound option.

I need 5.1 audio, no 4k. BD? Sorry mate, you lost me? What does it stands for? 

[HDMediaplayer]

@futeko.com: When will be the 1.1.1 "Futeko-Release" with Change-log ready?
Does the 1.1.1 include any bug-fix for the heavy bugs like "AV-Asynch in passthrough with AVR with 50% of movies"?

@all: Did someone ask Himedia for the Change-log for the European FW 1.1.1 by email?

[TimoMF]

I inquired at himedia but the answer is not really satisfactory.

H8 1.1.1 firmware mainly fix the issue of wifi auto disconnected for some H8 boxes.

[HDMediaplayer]

Thank you Timo, I have the same feeling as you.
Today I got the same short and unsatisfactory answer from Himedia as you. 
I have asked back if this wifi bug is the only thing what is enhanced, improved or fixed in two firmware revisions. - Now I'm waiting for the answer.


It seems all the heavy bugs which make the H8 octa useless for the users are not fixed!?
Half of time I have to use my old player.

I am very disappointed about Himedia's effort to fix the known bugs, e.g.:
Kodi: 2D-MKVs play not smooth and/or are AV asynch with AVR and passthrough.
Kodi: 3D-ISOs play not smooth and blocking artefacts
Kodi: Time jump / time skipping crash very often
Kodi: 3D-BD-ISO movies are not continued at last stopped position
Kodi: Fast- Forward/-Rewind do not work sufficiently
Non QWERTY style USB keyboards not natively supported

From firmware 1.0.9 to 1.1.1 are two releases and the only thing what is enhanced, improved or fixed is a seldom wifi bug??? 
After more than 7 month the main functions of a media player still does not work!

[owlhugin]

No jerking, but I only use 2.0 Sound - BD = blueraydisc.
I think 1.1.1 is more stable, runnig standard KODI 16.1 for watching 2d mkv, avis and mp3 is ok.
 

What about "jerking" of sound vs video? I have this problem while using pass-through sound option.

I need 5.1 audio, no 4k. BD? Sorry mate, you lost me? What does it stands for? 

[Ravezz]

New firmware for H8 Octacore available HMD-1.1.2 2016-06-07.095812 http://www.mediafire.com/download/mybbbvbcbwr4vsf/update.zip

I installed the previous firmware but deleted Kodi 15.2 rs and installed Jarvis 16.1. Has anyone tried this firmware? Does it include the newest Kodi incl. improvements for HiMedia?

Looking forward to your comments / reviews.

[Ramaga]

New firmware for H8 Octacore available HMD-1.1.2 2016-06-07.095812 http://www.mediafire.com/download/mybbbvbcbwr4vsf/update.zip

I installed the previous firmware but deleted Kodi 15.2 rs and installed Jarvis 16.1. Has anyone tried this firmware? Does it include the newest Kodi incl. improvements for HiMedia?

Looking forward to your comments / reviews.

giv me this firmware pls).