HIMEDIA H8 OCTA. 7-JUN-2016. FIRMWARE HMD-1.1.2 FUTEKO-EN

[futeko.com]

HIMEDIA H8 OCTA. 7-JUN-2016. FIRMWARE HMD-1.1.2 FUTEKO-EN

Internal build number: HMD-1.1.2 2016-06-07.095812

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.

Changelog:

1. Update Google Play to version  6.5.08.
2. Occasional Wifi malfunction issue solved.
3. Update Happycast and support iOS9.3.
4. SAMBA exit during play issue solved. Focus incorrect issue revised.
5. Output display optimized, switching speed of net play accelerated.

Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download/faryd9ed8h8mclh/HIMEDIA_H8_OCTA._7-JUN-2016._FIRMWARE_HMD-1.1.2_FUTEKO-EN.zip

[RudyManthey]

my firmware is 1.1.1, i upgrade now to 1.1.2 via ota,i think may fix my problame,thanks for your support......futeko

[molises]

is it possible to install latest kodi (16.1) on the himedia 8?

[futeko.com]

Yes. You can install any version of Kodi. You'll lose the optimisations present in the pre-installed version though. In practice this will mean no HD-Audio or 3D support, and lesser performance.

[fload]

Does anybody know if "repartitioning" is possible with the new firmware?
The system storage is relatively small, so if you install a couple of apps which cannot be moved to SD you run into a problem with the older firmware versions.

[mencwelp]

is it possible to install latest kodi (16.1) on the himedia 8?

You can install  custom kodi 16.2 optimized for RockChip 

http://www.minixforum.com/threads/spmc-16-x-kodi-modified-for-rockchip.12201/

[futeko.com]

Does that really work perfectly?

It's designed for RK3188 (two generations previous to H8's RK3368) chipset.

[mencwelp]

Form source code it looks like its supporting RC 3xxx family

https://github.com/koying/SPMC/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=rockchip&type=Code

[mencwelp]

Does that really work perfectly?

It's designed for RK3188 (two generations previous to H8's RK3368) chipset.

When Can we expected that firmware will fully support google API to solve HW acceleration, 3D , sound pass trough  one for all  ?

[John]

A wrong firmware version has been updated on H8 and resulted in malfunctioning of the device.  Now unable to update the right firmware version (1.1.2) as the system quits the process halfway and HIMEDIA logo appears on TV continuously.  No GUI from Remote Control.  Any suggestions to rectify this issue.

[TimoMF]

Hello,

Had me with the player only the variant with a USB stick and turn on the restore button.

Firmware Upgrade by Recovery Mode (user data will be cleared)

1.Download a new firmware and place the firmware onto the ROOT directory of a USB drive.

2. Plug the USB drive into an empty USB HOST on the SMART TV BOX.

3.With the SMART TV BOX turned off,use a paper clip or pen point to press and hold the small pinhole restore button on the SMART TV BOX

4.While pressing the restore button,turn on the SMART TV BOX. Continue to hold the restore button for 5 more seconds,then release it.

5.The SMART TV BOX will begin upgrading the firmware from the USB drive.

6. Wait for the SMART TV BOX to complete the upgrade. Please be patient as it may take around 5 minutes to complete.

7. When finished, The SMART TV BOX will auto reboot.

Greeting Timo

[TimoMF]

A new firmware 1.1.3 has been released today.

http://himediatech.com/support.htm

Greeting Timo

[futeko.com]

We should have a changelog tomorrow morning.

[TimoMF]

New Firmware 1.1.3 and ChangeLog for the H8 Octa, H8 Plus and H8 Lite

H8 Octa    HMD-1.1.3 2016-10-26.101054
H8 Plus    HMD-1.1.3 2016-10-31.155526
H8 Lite    HMD-1.1.3 2016-11-02.104250

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

ChangeLog:

1. Input method not popup after a physical keyboard connected issue fixed. Set soft keyboard off in Setting if not necessary

2. Inconformity of function for ENTER of a physical keyboard issue fixed

3. Occational Auto logout when input "youtube" into Google Play search bar issue fixed

4. Mistaken Upgrade firmwares between the firmware of H8 and H8 Plus forbiddened

5. Media Player Playback Optimized

Greeting Timo

[fload]

Has anybody already done the update to the latest firmware (HMD-1.1.3 2016-10-26.101054)?
What is your experience so far?

Thanks!