Q5/Q10 Pro Official Firmware

[Linuxx]

If you make factory reset from settings menu it's normal that you don't find these app because they are installed in data partition and the reset from settings erase only user data and personal settings.

[akurej]

If you make factory reset from settings menu it's normal that you don't find these app because they are installed in data partition and the reset from settings erase only user data and personal settings.

"Factory Data Reset" option is available under Settings > More > Personal > Backup and Reset
"Factory Reset" is also available under Settings > About.
But Reset from both options removes these apps.

Am I missing some other reset option that you are referring to?

Also, is there a way to close all apps running? How does one check recent apps and close them?
Is there a Restart option?
Anyone?

[futeko.com]

When I do factory reset after installing FW1.06 some apps like Kodi, Wrapper etc. are uninstalled missing!!
So then I have to do the firmware ugrade again (via upgrade pin) method to get Kodi/ wrapper etc. back.

So how does one make factory reset without losing the firmware apps?
I don't mind losing the downloaded apps or data or settings.

Also, is there a way to close all apps running? How does one check recent apps and close them?

If you do a factory reset (Settings - More - Backup & reset) you will lose some apps. This is because these apps are installed on first boot after firmware is installed.

To properly reset the box do a firmware install using the upgrade button on the back. Download and instructions here: (Q5 Pro FW 1.0.6: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1046.0 Q10 Pro FW 1.0.6: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1045.0).

The brush icon at bottom left of homescreen closes all running apps. If you want to do this selectively install a third party task manager app. There are lots in Play Store (e.g. Advanced Task Manager, ES Task Manager)

[akurej]

If you do a factory reset (Settings - More - Backup & reset) you will lose some apps. This is because these apps are installed on first boot after firmware is installed.

Is it not practical to install important apps like Kodi, Wrapper etc., along with the firmware install, instead of installing them on 1st boot?

To properly reset the box do a firmware install using the upgrade button on the back. Download and instructions here: (Q5 Pro FW 1.0.6: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1046.0 Q10 Pro FW 1.0.6: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1045.0).

Rather long process (could be risky too) to hard reset the device. This can be avoided if the firmware/apps are installed as I have mentioned above.
Then I am free to do a hard reset in case of any erratic behaviour by device.

The brush icon at bottom left of homescreen closes all running apps. If you want to do this selectively install a third party task manager app. There are lots in Play Store (e.g. Advanced Task Manager, ES Task Manager)

This is nice, the brush icon does a good job!

[futeko.com]

Is it not practical to install important apps like Kodi, Wrapper etc., along with the firmware install, instead of installing them on 1st boot?

Rather long process (could be risky too) to hard reset the device. This can be avoided if the firmware/apps are installed as I have mentioned above.
Then I am free to do a hard reset in case of any erratic behaviour by device.

Most Android devices install extra apps this way. It makes sense, the base firmware is installed first and then the extra apps are installed on top.

A reset with firmware install is not much more dangerous than a factory reset. Both require a reboot into Android system mode.

[Mount81]

When I do factory reset after installing FW1.06 some apps like Kodi, Wrapper etc. are uninstalled missing!!
So then I have to do the firmware ugrade again (via upgrade pin) method to get Kodi/ wrapper etc. back.

So how does one make factory reset without losing the firmware apps?
I don't mind losing the downloaded apps or data or settings.

Also, is there a way to close all apps running? How does one check recent apps and close them?

If you do a factory reset (Settings - More - Backup & reset) you will lose some apps. This is because these apps are installed on first boot after firmware is installed.

To properly reset the box do a firmware install using the upgrade button on the back. Download and instructions here: (Q5 Pro FW 1.0.6: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1046.0 Q10 Pro FW 1.0.6: http://www.futeko.com/newforum/index.php?topic=1045.0).

The brush icon at bottom left of homescreen closes all running apps. If you want to do this selectively install a third party task manager app. There are lots in Play Store (e.g. Advanced Task Manager, ES Task Manager)

Are these third party Task Manager apps (llike the ones you listed above) advised officially as safe to use? Don't know the exact reason why, but on a bigger local Android forum, they're often mentioned as useless and sometimes harmy apps, like in a witch hunt.  I have a trouble myself with Poweramp app, which won't close properly and keeps running in the background, which causes the media keys still occupied by and reacting to Poweramp, whichever app (like the Himedia Player) I open afterwards.  And your advise regarding these Task Managers caught my attention, that it might be the solution. Will it be safe and advised to install and use e.g. Advanced Task Manager in my case (I only want to use to close the background service of Poweramp sometimes, nothing else)?!

Thanks for the reply!

[futeko.com]

They are safe. If you don't like them you can always uninstall.

As to effectiveness, Advanced Task Manager certainly seems to kill background apps although some do then restart themselves.

[OlivierQC]

New FW 1.0.7 available :

http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

[Binnugsay]

New FW 1.0.7 available :

http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

[HereIsTom]

The brush icon at bottom left of homescreen closes all running apps. If you want to do this selectively install a third party task manager app. There are lots in Play Store (e.g. Advanced Task Manager, ES Task Manager)

Always when I use the Brush app I see that he not only quit all apps, but I also lost my settings of much Apps !?

[akurej]

* Access attached storage on PC via USB cable? Any storage device attached to Q10 Pro (including internal SATA) will appear as a USB drive when Q10 Pro is attached to PC by USB type B to USB type A cable (like a typical USB printer cable).

This is not working for me. I can only see probably the internal SD card drive (it's inaccessible..it says please insert a disc into Removable Disk).
I have attached 2TB HDD on USB 3.0 and 2GB Pendrive on USB 2.0. Unable to see both.
I have not installed internal HDD. So is this feature possible only if you have internal HDD?

[trykkertor]

No, it should read the usb-ports even with no HD installed.
Me myself have no problems connectiong both UBS-pens and portable USB HDD to the ports and accessing them.

[futeko.com]

This is not working for me. I can only see probably the internal SD card drive (it's inaccessible..it says please insert a disc into Removable Disk).
I have attached 2TB HDD on USB 3.0 and 2GB Pendrive on USB 2.0. Unable to see both.
I have not installed internal HDD. So is this feature possible only if you have internal HDD?

What OS?

It definitely works. Make sure everything is connected before booting the PC/Mac.

[ceaca]

Hi . !

Please much to say to those at Himedia to activate the Imprex Sharpness filter .

It does not work from the beginning . This is important .

Thank you!

[futeko.com]

Hi . !

Please much to say to those at Himedia to activate the Imprex Sharpness filter .

It does not work from the beginning . This is important .

Thank you!

It does work, it's just quite subtle.

Imprex2 being more effective is something that HiMedia are working on. (as is turning Imprex off entirely - users have very contrasting needs in this area!)