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Author Topic: HIMEDIA H8 OCTA. 7-JAN-2016. FIRMWARE HMD-1.0.9 FUTEKO-EN (12-JAN-2016 RELEASE)  (Read 81599 times)

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

Internal build number: HMD-1.0.9 2016-01-07.100054

Installation Instructions:

An update using this method will wipe everything on the box and restore to factory condition.

1. Extract update.zip from the download archive (using an unzip app like 7zip, Winzip etc) to the root of a USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called 'update.zip').
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of the H8.
3. With the H8 turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole restore button on the side of the H8 (next to the power socket).
4. While keeping the restore button pressed, turn on the H8.
5. The H8 will show an Android droid logo and proceed to upgrade the firmware.
6. The box will auto-reboot when finished.

Official International changelog:

1. Fix bug:the sound out of sync with picture in Netflix
2. Delete Chinese weather APP
3. Optimize status Bar
4. Optimize AirPlay function
5. Optimize video playback in mediacenter
6. Optimize audio/video sync in mediacenter
7. Optimize audio/video sync in KODI

Translation of Chinese changelog:

1. Solution Blu-ray BDMV directory, you can not issue subtitles
2. resolve local InVideo subtitles abnormal, sound and subtitle sync problems
3. resolve even occurs a card a card problems when playing online video hardware decoding, such as: Magic Video - Youku source
4. optimized playback of 3D effects, occasional Mosaic code
5. Open resolved airplay mirroring IPAD, will be significant Huaping
6. HDMI optimize output compatibility, such as: first open the box, and then open the question did HDMI TV output
7. Support Home APP middle navigation bar, custom sorting function
8. Support picture browsing Play, you can set a wallpaper function
9. Support in the media center full incremental file delete, rename function

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/n22xhb3hyj234a9/HIMEDIA_H8_OCTA._7-JAN-2016._FIRMWARE_HMD-1.0.9_FUTEKO-EN_%2812-JAN-2016_RELEASE%29.zip
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« Last Edit: January 12, 2016, 03:22:56 PM by futeko.com »

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Has it got PVR in Kodi.?

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No KODI 15 final?
I extracted the zip and the kodi.apk.
The splash screen shows "15.2 RC" :-(

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Hi futeko.com,

I am happy that HiMedia provide a new FW, but can you please kindly think about using a faster hoster for the update files than mediafire?
The download speed is only 22,7 KB/s (I have an 120 MBit/s internet access.) and it will take more than 7 hours to download the file. >:(


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Hi futeko.com,

I am happy that HiMedia provide a new FW, but can you please kindly think about using a faster hoster for the update files than mediafire?
The download speed is only 22,7 KB/s (I have an 120 MBit/s internet access.) and it will take more than 7 hours to download the file. >:(

Try using JDownloader, honeypie!  :-*

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tried this FW and happy to report no lip sync problems. MKV mvc 3d works also in kodi without and audio or subtitle problems.

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Hi,

I started to test firmware 1.0.9 yesterday. Overall I am quite happy with it so far. The status/notification + navigation bar is back. That is already a huge improvement.

What is still problematic is the internal storage reserved for the system & apps (the default location) which is still limited to 2GB. If you install new applications the message about not enough storage still appears - although there would be enough on the general flash memory. So the "system partition" seems to be too small. And some apps (e.g. all system apps, Google drive...) cannot be moved to the SD (the "general flash memory"). Some weeks ago I got the message from Himedia that this would be solved in the new firmware, apparently it isn't.

Cheers,
Flo

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@HDMediaplayer
there must be something wrong with your internet/provider connection
when downloading the update.zip.

With pure Chrome I got 1.5 MByte/sec (one download-slot)
With JDownloader I got 9 MByte/sec (7 download slots)

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@futeko:

1. why is it Kodi "15.2 RC"? The official Kodi 15.2 is an the market since weeks

2. Which acceleration settings should be activated in Kodi settings:

libstagefright
MediaCodec
rockchipcodec
rockchipcodec23976

Only one of them or all?

With rockchipcodec23976 activated only, I got heavy stuttering with 23.976 fps movies.


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@futeko:

1. why is it Kodi "15.2 RC"? The official Kodi 15.2 is an the market since weeks

2. Which acceleration settings should be activated in Kodi settings:

libstagefright
MediaCodec
rockchipcodec
rockchipcodec23976

Only one of them or all?

With rockchipcodec23976 activated only, I got heavy stuttering with 23.976 fps movies.

I will get an answer to this from Himedia tomorrow.

What happens if you enable all of them?

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No KODI 15 final?
I extracted the zip and the kodi.apk.
The splash screen shows "15.2 RC" :-(

We'll be on Kodi 16 RC soon.!!!

 >:(

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Hi,

I started to test firmware 1.0.9 yesterday. Overall I am quite happy with it so far. The status/notification + navigation bar is back. That is already a huge improvement.

What is still problematic is the internal storage reserved for the system & apps (the default location) which is still limited to 2GB. If you install new applications the message about not enough storage still appears - although there would be enough on the general flash memory. So the "system partition" seems to be too small. And some apps (e.g. all system apps, Google drive...) cannot be moved to the SD (the "general flash memory"). Some weeks ago I got the message from Himedia that this would be solved in the new firmware, apparently it isn't.

Cheers,
Flo
+1 for same problem

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@futeko:
with all 4 codecs activated a full-hd movie with 23.976fps plays well and smooth.
audio passthrough (DTS) works also without stuttering

I would like to know what are the differences between the 4 codecs anyway to choose the optimal configuration.

The problem switching my TV to black, when Kodi is started and the H8 is configured to be at 4K resolution,
is solved now :-)

I will test videos with 4K further.


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Hi futeko.com,

I am happy that HiMedia provide a new FW, but can you please kindly think about using a faster hoster for the update files than mediafire?
The download speed is only 22,7 KB/s (I have an 120 MBit/s internet access.) and it will take more than 7 hours to download the file. >:(

Try using JDownloader, honeypie!  :-*

@HDMediaplayer
there must be something wrong with your internet/provider connection
when downloading the update.zip.

With pure Chrome I got 1.5 MByte/sec (one download-slot)
With JDownloader I got 9 MByte/sec (7 download slots)

Hi RnBADBoY and pepe,

thank you for your feedback.
I tried also JDownloader, I got also only 56KB/s (4 download slots).
I don't have a Mediafire Premium account! When I download from other host's I reach 14.6 MByte/s!
For me it looks like a Free-User speed limitation from Mediafire.
RnBADBoY and pepe do you have Premium accounts?

 

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