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

[hdmkv]

That would be good, thanks. The bar wasn't there before this firmware. Makes sense for a tablet, not a media player, and I couldn't hide it w/the remote; had to plug in a keyboard/mouse combo. Thankfully, as you noted, it auto-hides when Kodi is launched.

[Reelyator]

Hi Folks!
...and some more Feedback for Firmware 1.0.9:

Cons:
- 24p Playback does not work. No matter if it is activated or deactivated, 24p Material is always played with 50 Hz
- The black Level with the original Video Setting is really bad. You need to reduce the brightness for at least 2 steps, to acchieve an acceptabe "blackness"
- The Audio- and The Subtitle-Buttons from the remote Controll do not work during playback

Pros:
- not shure if this was already confirmed: Dolby ATMOS works when playing from Kodi with HDMI passthrough

And finally one Question: I know from the Q10 4k3D that a Himedia Wrapper is needed to allow Kodi using the Hardware of thee Q10 for Video Processing. No Wrappen in the H8 FW 1.0.9? Is this not needed for the H8??

Kind Regards

[cetolaz]

yes that's right ..the black level with the original video setting is really bad.
I have a 4K projector from Sony and am having difficulty with the contrast and brightness ... please slipstreams the parameter "Contrast and" brightness "in the player a ..
Otherwise, the firmware with few flaws to the 70%, ok
thank you
Please include the Parameter..1.Contrast and brightness in a player bar.
 

[cetolaz]

The movie in 4K of Hi8 does not play what is the problem?
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Program coding: mkvmerge v8.3.0 ('Over the Horizon') 64bit
Library coding: libebml v1.3.1 + libmatroska v1.4.2
DURATION: 01: 39: 37.430000000
NUMBER_OF_FRAMES: 1063
NUMBER_OF_BYTES: 36949
_STATISTICS_WRITING_APP: Mkvmerge v8.3.0 ('Over the Horizon') 64bit
_STATISTICS_WRITING_DATE_UTC: 2015-10-22 11:05:03
_STATISTICS_TAGS: BPS DURATION NUMBER_OF_FRAMES NUMBER_OF_BYTES
Video
ID: 1
Format: HEVC
Format / Info: High Efficiency Video Coding
Codec ID: V_MPEGH / ISO / HEVC
Duration: 1 hr. 49 m.
Width: 3840 pixels
Height: 1608 pixels
Aspect Ratio: 2.40: 1
Frame rate mode: Constant
Frame rate: 23.976 frames / sec
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[futeko.com]

The movie in 4K of Hi8 does not play what is the problem?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Program coding: mkvmerge v8.3.0 ('Over the Horizon') 64bit
Library coding: libebml v1.3.1 + libmatroska v1.4.2
DURATION: 01: 39: 37.430000000
NUMBER_OF_FRAMES: 1063
NUMBER_OF_BYTES: 36949
_STATISTICS_WRITING_APP: Mkvmerge v8.3.0 ('Over the Horizon') 64bit
_STATISTICS_WRITING_DATE_UTC: 2015-10-22 11:05:03
_STATISTICS_TAGS: BPS DURATION NUMBER_OF_FRAMES NUMBER_OF_BYTES
Video
ID: 1
Format: HEVC
Format / Info: High Efficiency Video Coding
Codec ID: V_MPEGH / ISO / HEVC
Duration: 1 hr. 49 m.
Width: 3840 pixels
Height: 1608 pixels
Aspect Ratio: 2.40: 1
Frame rate mode: Constant
Frame rate: 23.976 frames / sec
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Not sure from that info. What's the colour depth? H8 supports up to 8bit only, the file may be 10bit.

[Reelyator]

Hi!

I assume the old Kodi Version (15RC2) embeded in FW 1.0.9 was somehow "modified/optimised" for best performance with the H8 Octa and its firmware, correct?

Now that Kodi 16 is out i ask myself:
1) Will there be a new firmware with Kodi 16?
2) What would happen if i update to Kodi 16 manually from FW 1.0.9? Is it possible to uninstal the embedded Kodi 15RC2 and then update to Kodi 16 from a USB stick? Has anybody already done so??

Kind Regards

[futeko.com]

Hi!

I assume the old Kodi Version (15RC2) embeded in FW 1.0.9 was somehow "modified/optimised" for best performance with the H8 Octa and its firmware, correct?

Now that Kodi 16 is out i ask myself:
1) Will there be a new firmware with Kodi 16?
2) What would happen if i update to Kodi 16 manually from FW 1.0.9? Is it possible to uninstal the embedded Kodi 15RC2 and then update to Kodi 16 from a USB stick? Has anybody already done so??

Kind Regards

1. Yes. No precise timetable but probably quite soon.

2. It is possible to uninstall pre-installed Kodi and install any other version (either through Play Store or downloading from Kodi website). If you install Kodi 16 you'll lose 7.1 HD-Audio, 3D ISO, and some performance, but it will run perfectly well.

[Reelyator]

...thank you Futeko.com!

In this case i will wait for the new firmware. 7.1 HD Audio and Iso Support are some of my most needed features.

Kind Regards

[Ravezz]

I just joined so HI 5... eeee, HI 8 to every one here  And please, don't kill the Newbie.

It might be a silly question but where in Android installed in H8 Octa do I find option to allow install .apk from other sources than Play Store? Because all installs from usb drive failed so far. I don't see security settings in Android options. I even opened Developer options but no sign of Security settings.

Furthermore, after reading your Forum I will install 1.0.9 Futeko firmware instead of the one I have now HMD-1.0.9 2016-01-07.100054 from HI media site. Because, as I understand, it has been modified is some way? But please correct me if I'm wrong. 

By the way, I got my H8 Octa beginning of  December and I'm still struggling with sound issues;  very loud buzzing when I start DTS or Dolby Digital movie which goes away after second or 2 as well as sound and video getting out of sync during the movie. Pause and Play helps for a while. Al this on Kodi 15.2 final version.

I tried different setting in Kodi and even upgraded it Kodi 16 from Play Store but now I lost any Pass-through capabilities. It is just buzzing, swooshing or hissing sound when I start to play a video. This sound is similar to sound you get when you test your speakers. It comes and goes. After switching off and on my Harman Kardon BDS880, while I play DTS movie sound fails down and comes back each 2 or 3 seconds.

I'm writing all this because I see a lot of people struggling with sound issues and maybe some one has similar configuration as mine. Sharing knowledge is power. 

Anyway, I'm happy that Futeko forum offers some support. It's a pitty that it took me a while to get here.

Cheers

[futeko.com]

I just joined so HI 5... eeee, HI 8 to every one here  And please, don't kill the Newbie.

It might be a silly question but where in Android installed in H8 Octa do I find option to allow install .apk from other sources than Play Store? Because all installs from usb drive failed so far. I don't see security settings in Android options. I even opened Developer options but no sign of Security settings.

From home screen go Media Center. Navigate to the location of the .apk file and then select App. You can also install apks using any file browser by just selecting them.

Furthermore, after reading your Forum I will install 1.0.9 Futeko firmware instead of the one I have now HMD-1.0.9 2016-01-07.100054 from HI media site. Because, as I understand, it has been modified is some way? But please correct me if I'm wrong. 

It's the same firmware, our version is just packaged slight differently.

By the way, I got my H8 Octa beginning of  December and I'm still struggling with sound issues;  very loud buzzing when I start DTS or Dolby Digital movie which goes away after second or 2 as well as sound and video getting out of sync during the movie. Pause and Play helps for a while. Al this on Kodi 15.2 final version.

I tried different setting in Kodi and even upgraded it Kodi 16 from Play Store but now I lost any Pass-through capabilities. It is just buzzing, swooshing or hissing sound when I start to play a video. This sound is similar to sound you get when you test your speakers. It comes and goes. After switching off and on my Harman Kardon BDS880, while I play DTS movie sound fails down and comes back each 2 or 3 seconds.

I'm writing all this because I see a lot of people struggling with sound issues and maybe some one has similar configuration as mine. Sharing knowledge is power. 

It's still not perfect. Best results are with pre-installed Kodi. Next firmware will see improvements in Kodi audio.

[anjang]

Hi to all ..

well, i have finished updating my H8 box to the latest 1.0.9 Firmware and have tested it.. and I notice something , there is no virtual keyboard and now i wondering how should i key in the letters in the text box ??

Please guide me ..

Thanks..

[futeko.com]

There is a virtual keyboard with firmware 1.0.9. It should work without any need to change anything.

How did you install the firmware? If it wasn't by the reset button full reinstall method we describe in our firmware thread then I am sure doing a full re-install would fix your problem.

Alternatively, if you go Settings - More - Language & input then under 'Keyboard & input methods', 'Current keyboard' should be 'English (US) - Android Keyboard (AOSP)' and 'Android Keyboard (AOSP)' should be 'English (US)'. Those are the default settings and 100% work.

[joliverio]

Hi to all ..

well, i have finished updating my H8 box to the latest 1.0.9 Firmware and have tested it.. and I notice something , there is no virtual keyboard and now i wondering how should i key in the letters in the text box ??

Please guide me ..

Thanks..

Do NOT install Standard Kodi, as you already did you Kodi is messed up already. Make a fresh install (fresh install using the reset key on the back) using the firmware 1.0.9. All instructions are already here in this Forum

[anjang]

Hi to all..

There is a virtual keyboard with firmware 1.0.9. It should work without any need to change anything.

How did you install the firmware? If it wasn't by the reset button full reinstall method we describe in our firmware thread then I am sure doing a full re-install would fix your problem.

Alternatively, if you go Settings - More - Language & input then under 'Keyboard & input methods', 'Current keyboard' should be 'English (US) - Android Keyboard (AOSP)' and 'Android Keyboard (AOSP)' should be 'English (US)'. Those are the default settings and 100% work.

Owh .. i see ..      i didnt use the method that come with the firmware.. i simply plug in my usb thumb drive .. while its on, go to setting - > upgrade ->  local  -> usb.. then it works automaticly..

I can see the keyboard setting.. its there.. but everytime i click the text box, the keyboard wont open.. One more thing, i already using kodi isenguard15.2 and there is kodi jarvis 16 outhere.. How can i update my kodi from isenguard to jarvis ?? 

BTW, my nexflix already work like it should be after upgrading firmware.. Thank you very much .. 

So, now, what should i do to fix that situation  ??   

Thanks ..

[anjang]

Hi to all ..

Hi to all..

There is a virtual keyboard with firmware 1.0.9. It should work without any need to change anything.

How did you install the firmware? If it wasn't by the reset button full reinstall method we describe in our firmware thread then I am sure doing a full re-install would fix your problem.

Alternatively, if you go Settings - More - Language & input then under 'Keyboard & input methods', 'Current keyboard' should be 'English (US) - Android Keyboard (AOSP)' and 'Android Keyboard (AOSP)' should be 'English (US)'. Those are the default settings and 100% work.

Owh .. i see ..      i didnt use the method that come with the firmware.. i simply plug in my usb thumb drive .. while its on, go to setting - > upgrade ->  local  -> usb.. then it works automaticly..

I can see the keyboard setting.. its there.. but everytime i click the text box, the keyboard wont open.. One more thing, i already using kodi isenguard15.2 and there is kodi jarvis 16 outhere.. How can i update my kodi from isenguard to jarvis ?? 

BTW, my nexflix already work like it should be after upgrading firmware.. Thank you very much .. 

So, now, what should i do to fix that situation  ??   

Thanks ..

So, i have reupdate the firmware using the method that comes with the firmware and YES, there is a virtual keyboard if updating using suggested method.. Thanks a lot..

Now, and am trying to install "iflix" using the new firmware -- > will update you guys later on..

How can i updgrading my kodi from isenguard to jarvis ??

Thanks..