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

[futeko.com]

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..

You can install any version of Kodi on H8 but with any version except the pre-installed one you'll lose 3D-ISO, 7.1 Audio, and some decoding performance.

If you do want to install 16.0 then you can do it either through Play Store or the Kodi site: https://kodi.tv/download/

This apk: http://mirrors.kodi.tv/releases/android/arm/kodi-16.0-Jarvis-armeabi-v7a.apk

HiMedia will release a new firmware soon with Kodi updated to 16.0 final.

[anjang]

Hi to all..

In that case, i will wait for the HiMedia Official release then .. But how can i check whether i have 3D-ISO & 7.1 Audio??

Thanks again for the guide..

Thanks.

[futeko.com]

Hi to all..

In that case, i will wait for the HiMedia Official release then .. But how can i check whether i have 3D-ISO & 7.1 Audio??

Thanks again for the guide..

Thanks.

By playing a 3D-ISO or a video with a 7.1 Audio soundtrack. This is a great page for samples: http://kodi.wiki/view/Samples#HD_Audio_Test_Clips

Or course, if you aren't using the box for 3D-ISO or 7.1 audio then losing them in the official Kodi isn't really an issue.

[judoka333]

Any news when we will be seeing a firmware update which includes Kodi 16

[futeko.com]

I'll get an answer on Monday from HiMedia on when to expect the next firmware update.

[Reelyator]

Hi Futeko.Com!

Any feedback from Himedia on the new Filmware??

[Reelyator]

Hi Futeko.com!!

Wich monday? Somewhere 2016??

[futeko.com]

I have asked but I have no fixed date. Sorry for not communicating that earlier.

[Reelyator]

And one more general question: I know from my Q10 4k3D that a additional WRAPPER is needede to use the Himedia Player when playing from Kodi.

Is such a Wrapper not needed for the H8? And Why?? What is the difference between the Q10 and the H8 related to the Wrapper??

[futeko.com]

And one more general question: I know from my Q10 4k3D that a additional WRAPPER is needede to use the Himedia Player when playing from Kodi.

Is such a Wrapper not needed for the H8? And Why?? What is the difference between the Q10 and the H8 related to the Wrapper??

The custom version of Kodi pre-installed on H8 does kind of use a wrapper, but it's so tightly integrated into Kodi that you don't notice. So the 'wrapper', which is using Rockchip code to play media, plays media in the background with the full Kodi GUI on top. It's seamless and is, in effect, the same as using Kodi's internal player.

Q10/Q5 launch an external player from Kodi so you lose the Kodi GUI whilst playing files.

The H8 solution is better. More elegant.

The Q5/Q10 solution has the advantage that the wrapper can be applied to any version of Kodi, so there's no waiting for firmware updates to get latest version of Kodi.

[Reelyator]

...thank you Futeko.com!!

i guess this integrated wrapper approach is one of the reasons it takes so long to release the new FW with Kodi 16.0, right?

Kind Regards

[futeko.com]

...thank you Futeko.com!!

i guess this integrated wrapper approach is one of the reasons it takes so long to release the new FW with Kodi 16.0, right?

Kind Regards

It's a combination of the custom Kodi and waiting for base firmware updates from Rockchip.

[HDMediaplayer]

Do you have an estimation for the next FW release date?
The actual one is more then 2 month old, if I take the Chinese-new-Year into account and the H8 is still not fully usable with Audio in "passthrough".

[Reelyator]

@futeko.com:

Still no news regarding the new FW??

Kind Regards

[xalpage]

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

Thanks