Unuiga S905+ - Vensmile U1 - Supported Devices

I`ve just bought the Vensmile U1, It seems to be the same as Unuiga S905 (2gb model) under a different name, knowing that unuiga didn`t reach the crowfunding campaign.
Checking on the specs, modules are practically the same Amlogic S905 Quad Core, ARM Cortex-A53 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, wifi (Im not quiet sure if it`s the same module), ethernet gigabit, and bluetooth 4.0. Physically are just the same (u can google it)
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I had several problems resizing windows, finding upgrades via OTA, using a tv with 4k the audio and video were flickering, after reboot USB ports didn't worked at all. It comes with Remix OS 2.0 Installed, the 2016-04-05 version.
But (here comes the funny thing), I tried to update the box to 20160506 straight from Remixos official website jide.com/remixos/devices/unuigas905 , Unuiga S905 model. It shows me an error: "E: signature verification failed". I haven`t been able to root it.
***Edited***
After a few days, the seller sent me and .img file with the 2.0.300 remix os version... BUT It can not be upgraded as usual, so I used the USB Burning Tool for amlogic devices. After a few drawbacks it worked! Resizing windows are pretty smooth now, there are no 4k troubles, Wifi is a little weak, but it still works, plus LAN cable.
Here you are the file that the seller (vensmile) sent me to upgrade it, it is almost the same as the one on Jide website. The difference is that this one, comes with the playstore activated and kodi installed.
File from Vensmile:
https://mega.nz/#!3hQ12TyT!csp043S32K5GQM2BULfem1j6AxrcsFFHFdGyUMwtrcM
I haven't been able to root it, is there any way I can root the .img file before installing it?
i hope this information would be useful for those who want to buy it. It is definitely a great device. These are the specs of both devices:
SoC – Amlogic S905 quad core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 2.0GHz with penta-core Mali-450MP GPU
System Memory – 2GB RAM
Storage – micro SD slot; 32GB flash
Video Output – HDMI 2.0, AV
Audio – HDMI, AV, coaxial S/PDIF
Gigabit Ethernet
WiFi – dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
USB – 2x USB 2.0 host ports (the USB port in the middle is one with OTG capability)
IR receiver (I havent tried this one), touch button for power on/off and standby (long pulse on boot and u r on recovery mode)
Dimensions – 11.2 x 11.2 x 2 cm
(Sorry about my english)
Greetings from Mexico!

chavez.isr said:
I`ve just bought the Vensmile U1, It seems to be the same as Unuiga S905 (2gb model) under a different name, cuz unuiga didn`t reach the crowfunding campaign.
Checking the specs, modules are practically the same Amlogic S905 Quad Core, ARM Cortex-A53 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, wifi (Im not quiet sure if it`s the same module), ethernet gigabit, and bluetooth 4.0. Physically are just the same (u can google it)
I had several problems resizing windows, finding upgrades via OTA, using a tv with 4k the audio and video were flickering, after reboot USB ports didn't worked at all. It has Remix OS 2.0 Installed, the 2016-04-05 version.
But (here comes the funny thing), I tried to update the box to 20160506 straight from Remixos official website jide.com/remixos/devices/unuigas905 , Unuiga S905 model. It shows me an error: "E: signature verification failed". I haven`t been able to root it.
***Edited***
After a few days, the seller sent me and .img file with the 2.0.300 remix os version... BUT It can not be upgraded as usual, so I used the USB Burning Tool for amlogic devices. After a few drawbacks it worked! Resizing windows works pretty smooth, there are no 4k troubles, Wifi is a little weak, but it still works with a LAN cable.
Here you are the file that the seller (vensmile) sent me to upgrade it, it is almost the same as the one on Jide website. The difference is that this one, comes with the playstore activated and kodi installed.
File from Vensmile:
mega.nz/#!msM0WJjT!csp043S32K5GQM2BULfem1j6AxrcsFFHFdGyUMwtrcM
I haven't been able to root it, is there any way I can root the .img file and then install it on the box?
i hope this information would be useful for those who wants to buy it. It is definitely a great device. These are the specs of both devices:
SoC – Amlogic S905 quad core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 2.0GHz with penta-core Mali-450MP GPU
System Memory – 2GB RAM
Storage – micro SD slot; 32GB flash
Video Output – HDMI 2.0, AV
Audio – HDMI, AV, coaxial S/PDIF
Gigabit Ethernet
WiFi – dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
USB – 2x USB 2.0 host ports (the USB port in the middle is one with OTG capability)
IR receiver (I havent tried this one), touch button for power on/off and standby (long pulse on boot and u r on recovery mode)
Dimensions – 11.2 x 11.2 x 2 cm
(Sorry about my english)
Greetings from Mexico!
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I would like to download the file, but it's encrypted and need to enter a decryption key.

basjke said:
I would like to download the file, but it's encrypted and need to enter a decryption key.
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Hello @basjke
Thanks, I've just changed the link, u will need a Male to male USB cable.
have you find a way a to root it?

chavez.isr said:
Hello @basjke
Thanks, I've just changed the link, u will need a Male to male USB cable.
have you find a way a to root it?
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Thanks for updating the link. I haven't received my Vensmile yet, but was already taking precautions :laugh:
Are you still satisfied with the performance of the box overall, and how weak is weak Wifi?

chavez.isr said:
Hello @basjke
Thanks, I've just changed the link, u will need a Male to male USB cable.
have you find a way a to root it?
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Oh! I see, u wont regret buying it.
I bought a Micro SD U3 and downloaded all of my torrent videos there. Remix os + Adblock + frostwire + Air mouseKeyboard U will love it! It seems to be pretty stable, I use it on a LG 4k TV, and find no problems at all when playing x265 videos (u can use mx player or kodi, VLc sucks in here ).
I only use it to download TV series and movies, Netflix, HBO GO. U should try Game of thrones and Flash XD .
I havent made any pro test on the wifi signal, it has one bar less than my laptop (LOL), Pretty usual on this kind of devices i think.

Hi,
pls check this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/root-remix-os-pc-t3292933.
i ordered one a week ago. let me know if it works i would like to use adblock and other stuff ....
Thank for ur answer. good luck

chavez.isr said:
I`ve just bought the Vensmile U1, It seems to be the same as Unuiga S905 (2gb model) under a different name, knowing that unuiga didn`t reach the crowfunding campaign.
Checking on the specs, modules are practically the same Amlogic S905 Quad Core, ARM Cortex-A53 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, wifi (Im not quiet sure if it`s the same module), ethernet gigabit, and bluetooth 4.0. Physically are just the same (u can google it)
I had several problems resizing windows, finding upgrades via OTA, using a tv with 4k the audio and video were flickering, after reboot USB ports didn't worked at all. It comes with Remix OS 2.0 Installed, the 2016-04-05 version.
But (here comes the funny thing), I tried to update the box to 20160506 straight from Remixos official website jide.com/remixos/devices/unuigas905 , Unuiga S905 model. It shows me an error: "E: signature verification failed". I haven`t been able to root it.
***Edited***
After a few days, the seller sent me and .img file with the 2.0.300 remix os version... BUT It can not be upgraded as usual, so I used the USB Burning Tool for amlogic devices. After a few drawbacks it worked! Resizing windows are pretty smooth now, there are no 4k troubles, Wifi is a little weak, but it still works, plus LAN cable.
Here you are the file that the seller (vensmile) sent me to upgrade it, it is almost the same as the one on Jide website. The difference is that this one, comes with the playstore activated and kodi installed.
File from Vensmile:
https://mega.nz/#!3hQ12TyT!csp043S32K5GQM2BULfem1j6AxrcsFFHFdGyUMwtrcM
I haven't been able to root it, is there any way I can root the .img file before installing it?
i hope this information would be useful for those who want to buy it. It is definitely a great device. These are the specs of both devices:
SoC – Amlogic S905 quad core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 2.0GHz with penta-core Mali-450MP GPU
System Memory – 2GB RAM
Storage – micro SD slot; 32GB flash
Video Output – HDMI 2.0, AV
Audio – HDMI, AV, coaxial S/PDIF
Gigabit Ethernet
WiFi – dual band 802.11 b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 4.1
USB – 2x USB 2.0 host ports (the USB port in the middle is one with OTG capability)
IR receiver (I havent tried this one), touch button for power on/off and standby (long pulse on boot and u r on recovery mode)
Dimensions – 11.2 x 11.2 x 2 cm
(Sorry about my english)
Greetings from Mexico!
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Hi
I have bought the new Ugoos AM1 device which also has a similar specs. It is currently running Android 5.1. Do you thing the link you sent me will work for me as well. What is the process to flash an amlogic device - can you please direct me to any step by step instructions to do this?

oki7 said:
Hi,
pls check this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/root-remix-os-pc-t3292933.
i ordered one a week ago. let me know if it works i would like to use adblock and other stuff ....
Thank for ur answer. good luck
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I couldnt root it it shows me an error, did u do it succesfully?

sany said:
Hi
I have bought the new Ugoos AM1 device which also has a similar specs. It is currently running Android 5.1. Do you thing the link you sent me will work for me as well. What is the process to flash an amlogic device - can you please direct me to any step by step instructions to do this?
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Hello! I dont know if it can work, u can make a full backup of your box and try to install the remix OS img file using the <USB Burning Tool for amlogic devices> ... Good luck!

I have a Beelink Mini MXIII, seems the rame hardware!

Hi friend so... I have one but when I try to put subtitles in the movie player by default... The subtitles are in a side not in the center!!N some help please

Hello, after so much I could revive my unuiga u1, I have the vergence of 2gb ram and 16gb internal storage. Install the firmware but I left without wifi and apparently without blutoot also could not find the exact firmware for my unuiga

You can upgrade for remix 3.0?

Kracoss said:
You can upgrade for remix 3.0?
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nop, sadly theres no support for this Box

I'm looking for the remote.conf.
Can someone help me?
Edit: Found it.
http://www79.zippyshare.com/v/DfRakCEk/file.html

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Windows 8.1 USB stick Beelink Intel Pocket P2:when the size (is powerful and) matters

Only some years ago we saw the first Android USB sticks, they were just a way to put the same hardware that most of mobile phones had but without including screen or camera...
Summary? Quite cheap gadgets with lots of possibilities. The mini PCs had been created!
The best of them was that they directly came with hundreds of thousands of applications (from GooglePlay) and almost everybody knew how to use them since it was the same Android platform they were using on their smartphones.
Beelink was one of the companies from the Shenzhen area (created on 2010) who specialized their activity on home entertainment equipment. And once again, as well as many other companies started manufacturing components until the moment they had cumulated enough knowledge to be able to design and manufacture their own (full products).
But then, on the traditional path of development, Beelink has chosen one interesting partnership: Intel.
Yes, with the huge development of Android devices, some chip manufacturers like Qualcomm, or more recently Mediatek, have experimented a great growth. So in 2013 Intel presented a new strategy focused on recovering this big part of the market they were loosing. And so we started to see a very small (but growing number) of devices equipped with Intel processors.
Of course most of the manufacturers are still presenting Android-based devices, because of 2 reasons: licence price and mobile oriented platform with already a great ecosystem of apps.
However, with the arrival of Intel to the playground, it opened the gate to other operating systems like Windows. And needless to say that Microsoft was also really interested on taking some part of the mobile market.
Putting together the acquired knowledge on MiniPCs and the possibilities of an Intel processor, Beelink bring to us the Intel Pocket P2, a powerful device within the smallest possible place, just a little bigger than an USB flash drive.
Just plugging it into our TV and we will have a full PC with big screen, offering a resolution of FullHD (1920x1080) perfect not only for work since we will have available Microsoft Office and all other Windows software, but a perfect gaming station.
We all know that Windows has the biggest catalog of games.
To make all that possible this small stick has inside a Quad-core Intel Z3735F processor inside and 2GB of DDR3 RAM memory, and all the rest we may need is already included: dual WiFi b/g/n antenna, BT 4.0, 32GB of flash drive for storage and of course the infrared sensor for a remote controller. On the side we will find SD card reader, micro USB for OTG purposes, jack output for audio and HDMI for plugging the screen.
The OS included is Windows 8.1 that will surely be updated to Windows 10 as Microsoft announced recently.
So, we have a very interesting device, I never imagined such an easy way to have a real Windows PC with tiny power consumption that we can bring to anyway for less than 100€.
I leave you here some pictures and the full table of specs
CPU Intel® Bay Trail CR,Z3735F
Graphics lntel® HD Graphics
Bluetooth BT 4.0
RAM DDR3 2GB
ROM Onboard eMMC Flash 32GB
Connectivity WIFI IEEE 802.11b/g/n ; Dual 2.400 GHz ~ 2.497 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band) ; IR Sensor ; BT 4.0; USB2.0; OTG Port
OS Support Windows 8.1
Power LED
Power Button
DC in Jack
SD Card Slot
Power management Adapter 5V 2A
Multi -language
Keyboard Qwerty keyboard
Support original ecology and AZW custom UI
Work Environment 5°C--35°C,30%--90% Humidity
Storage Environment -20°C--60°C,10%--90% Humidity
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Thanks OP. Do you have troubles when activated Windows 8.1?
Because i heard people said they have troubles on activating the system on their Axgio mini-pc.
Got a hot deal on fatwallet: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1444331/?newest=1#last
Someone's talking about Windows 8.1 activation problem on it
Nice review. Been wondering about getting one myself.
Is it running Windows 8.1 with Bing?
I know some of these have some issues with the windows license (windows license is free for tablets <8" but this is no tablet), like the Pipo X7 (hence the more expensive Pipo X7S)
Good product though, still have some concerns about the operating experience and overheating problem caused by long time working. Is it easy to connect to the screen?
I also read a lot of user reviews that Windows wasnt activated and they also couldnt. The problem is that Windows 8.1 Bing editions is just free for tablets <8" I think. And this device is actually a desktop because having a HDMI. So youd need a normal Windows 8.1 license for it. I would buy one too but I cant find any information about the pirated Windows license or which ones have activated version on them.
mkdr said:
I also read a lot of user reviews that Windows wasnt activated and they also couldnt. The problem is that Windows 8.1 Bing editions is just free for tablets <8" I think. And this device is actually a desktop because having a HDMI. So youd need a normal Windows 8.1 license for it. I would buy one too but I cant find any information about the pirated Windows license or which ones have activated version on them.
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Iv got the Ainol,pipo x7 & the beelink pocket p1 all of them came with windows 8.1 bing fully activated NOT pirated..The pipo also comes with office 365 which alone is worth £50 but the pipo does over heat a lot
blinkone said:
Iv got the Ainol,pipo x7 & the beelink pocket p1 all of them came with windows 8.1 bing fully activated NOT pirated..The pipo also comes with office 365 which alone is worth £50 but the pipo does over heat a lot
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Ive read all kind of other reviews, people got a 30days trial and it was activated. Also, even if the Bing edition is installed and activated, it's pirated, because like I said, Bing Edition is just allowed by MS on <8" devices, and this one has not even a display, it's a desktop PC.
Have the P1
Seems pretty good. Windows 8.1 activated no problem.
Reasonably snappy, haven't got past luke warm so far.
Have it running as media server for a Squeezbox & running well.
Managed to delete or corrupt the Bluetooth driver & struggling to fine a copy online...let me know if you can help!
No support online anywhere that I can fine... no response from Beelink.
Anyone know where might find appropriate driver?
I have the beelink p1 and the p2 both came activated even after a system refresh.
But I'm not seeing the windows 10 upgrade pop up on both. I also have a linx 8 tablet also running 8.1 with bing and that's not seeing it either. Hopefully win10 will be coming to these devices.
The P1 does get a little hot after a shot time of use but runs amazingly well.
The P2 runs cool no heat cooking. But it doesn't say in the specs but comes with a built in battery.
I think i'm going to try the P2... Nice price right now.
Thanks for the info
mdabar said:
Only some years ago we saw the first Android USB sticks, they were just a way to put the same hardware that most of mobile phones had but without including screen or camera...
Summary? Quite cheap gadgets with lots of possibilities. The mini PCs had been created!
The best of them was that they directly came with hundreds of thousands of applications (from GooglePlay) and almost everybody knew how to use them since it was the same Android platform they were using on their smartphones.
Beelink was one of the companies from the Shenzhen area (created on 2010) who specialized their activity on home entertainment equipment. And once again, as well as many other companies started manufacturing components until the moment they had cumulated enough knowledge to be able to design and manufacture their own (full products).
But then, on the traditional path of development, Beelink has chosen one interesting partnership: Intel.
Yes, with the huge development of Android devices, some chip manufacturers like Qualcomm, or more recently Mediatek, have experimented a great growth. So in 2013 Intel presented a new strategy focused on recovering this big part of the market they were loosing. And so we started to see a very small (but growing number) of devices equipped with Intel processors.
Of course most of the manufacturers are still presenting Android-based devices, because of 2 reasons: licence price and mobile oriented platform with already a great ecosystem of apps.
However, with the arrival of Intel to the playground, it opened the gate to other operating systems like Windows. And needless to say that Microsoft was also really interested on taking some part of the mobile market.
Putting together the acquired knowledge on MiniPCs and the possibilities of an Intel processor, Beelink bring to us the Intel Pocket P2, a powerful device within the smallest possible place, just a little bigger than an USB flash drive.
Just plugging it into our TV and we will have a full PC with big screen, offering a resolution of FullHD (1920x1080) perfect not only for work since we will have available Microsoft Office and all other Windows software, but a perfect gaming station.
We all know that Windows has the biggest catalog of games.
To make all that possible this small stick has inside a Quad-core Intel Z3735F processor inside and 2GB of DDR3 RAM memory, and all the rest we may need is already included: dual WiFi b/g/n antenna, BT 4.0, 32GB of flash drive for storage and of course the infrared sensor for a remote controller. On the side we will find SD card reader, micro USB for OTG purposes, jack output for audio and HDMI for plugging the screen.
The OS included is Windows 8.1 that will surely be updated to Windows 10 as Microsoft announced recently.
So, we have a very interesting device, I never imagined such an easy way to have a real Windows PC with tiny power consumption that we can bring to anyway for less than 100€.
I leave you here some pictures and the full table of specs
CPU Intel® Bay Trail CR,Z3735F
Graphics lntel® HD Graphics
Bluetooth BT 4.0
RAM DDR3 2GB
ROM Onboard eMMC Flash 32GB
Connectivity WIFI IEEE 802.11b/g/n ; Dual 2.400 GHz ~ 2.497 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band) ; IR Sensor ; BT 4.0; USB2.0; OTG Port
OS Support Windows 8.1
Power LED
Power Button
DC in Jack
SD Card Slot
Power management Adapter 5V 2A
Multi -language
Keyboard Qwerty keyboard
Support original ecology and AZW custom UI
Work Environment 5°C--35°C,30%--90% Humidity
Storage Environment -20°C--60°C,10%--90% Humidity
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Got this unit about 2 months ago, installed Windows 10 as soon it was available and it works perfectly
Unlike the original Intel compute stick, no problems with BT devices and no noise from fan.
Using it as a HTPC with Kodi (now on 15.2) and could not be more pleased.
It also runs Asphalt 8 with zero problems (and Xbox One gamepad support), so its ideal for a simple but usable Windows PC, either for entertainment or simple workstation.
One thing that i can't found is a method to access the firmware to unlock the CPU speed (its locked at max 1.33Ghz, so turbo mode is never activated if needed), anyone got suggestions?
Mirror please,software is unreachable
Now price of stick is amazing i got one already. But i do have problems with activation and downloading stuffs from baidu ,drivers etc. Please some one to make mirrors for latest firmware ,drivers-old ways to download from baidu didn't work .This is support page i try to write to this guys ,but more than a month zero answer.This is link of there download page,if someone know how to download without Chinese applications ,please do share
armagani said:
Now price of stick is amazing i got one already. But i do have problems with activation and downloading stuffs from baidu ,drivers etc. Please some one to make mirrors for latest firmware ,drivers-old ways to download from baidu didn't work .This is support page i try to write to this guys ,but more than a month zero answer.This is link of there download page,if someone know how to download without Chinese applications ,please do share
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What are you talking about? The P2 comes with Win8.1 in English and ZERO software from 3rd parties.
You can stick a USB bootable storage device on one of the USB ports and install any OS you want from scratch...
If you choose windows 10 or even 8 the hardware is all detected and supported out of the box, plus windows update will install the latest ones. As for firmware, as far as i know there aren't any updates/backups/images... you are stuck with the UEFI that came from factory.

PIPO X9 Dual Boot Windows 10 Tablet TV BOX

I fond a new tablet tv box with window 10 dual boot,it can be used to tablet pc and tv box.I think it's very good.
Specification:
Windows10 & Android4.4 Dual OS
8.9 inch 1920 x 1200 LCD screen display
Intel Z3736F Quad Core up to 1.83GHz
2GB DDR3L RAM + 32GB ROM
Intel HD Graphics
Support Bluetooth 4.0
802.11b/g/n LAN
Built-in Speaker and Mic
Mod Edit by @Darth : Link removed for promoting selling sites. Not on XDA thanks!
FIRST IMPRESSIONS -
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Here are my thoughts on this device. Bear in mind that I am new to this category of devices. To me this device is a TV Dongle / box that tries to be a tablet. Either that or its a tablet with Identity crisis. This is marketed as a Tablet or MiniPC. This I suppose it can do with caveats. As a TV Box, its got advantages compared to other devices in that category and some downsides as well.As a tablet, it does not do well compared to the other devices in that category. But I am getting ahead of myself.
SPECIFICATIONS -
Display - 1920*1200 full HD
CPU - Intel Atom Z3736F up to 2.16Ghz
RAM - 2GB DDR3L
Storage - 32GB or 64GB (Mine is 32 GB)
OS - Windows 10 Home and Android 4.4 dual boot
I/O ports - 1X Micro SD slot,
4X USB Type A
AV out
Audio out
RS232 optional (DB-9)
HDMI output
Network - Wifi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.0
Power - 12V 2.4A
OVERALL IMPRESSIONS -
Being powered by Intel, usually means good things. Especially with the whole Win-tel combination dominating PC world for years. However in recent years, Intel's foray into the world of tablets has had mixed response. Those devices are great as a portable computer or Net Enabled device. However, when you consider Non-Windows tablets, the place is dominated by other SoC Manufacturers. Particularly in case of Android, there has been very little support from developer community to Intel based devices. So you are likely to see smaller collection of apps in Google Play for Intel based devices. Now, if we were to look at TV Sticks/ Mini PCs, the things go further downhill. For one, Intel has decided to exit this market. So, no wonder the response to Nexus Player based on Intel has been tapering.
Given that kind of background, we take a look at the Pipo X9. To be honest, I do feel that this device is attempting to perform different roles for different people and ends up being jack of all trades. For one, the lack of a battery pretty much kills any aspirations it has of becoming a tablet. Being permanently tied to the wall is not anyone's idea of a portability. That being said, the wedge shape also precludes being portable.
As far as ports and interfaces are concerned, we do have decent coverage. Along the right side, we have a pair of USB ports along with a Earphone jack and the speaker. That side also happens to have the power button and volume control. Along the back side, we have another pair of USB ports accompanied by the expected HDMI port and RJ-45 lan port. There's also a slot for a micro-sd card. But I won't be using that at least. That side also sports a big Wireless Antenna making for a pretty stable wireless connection. The X9, when booted, offers a choice of booting in either windows or Android with a default to whatever OS you were in last time.
WINDOWS EXPERIENCE -
Honestly, I am not a big fan of Windows touch. As a desktop OS, it has its place and uses. However, I found that accuracy of recognizing touches as being low. Being able to get to what I want efficiently is not straightforward. But let's not delve into merits of Windows.
The X9 when booted into windows 10 home, brings you to an unsecure user login. I found the navigation was similar to my other laptop with Windows 10. The fact that this is more portable than the laptop does make it easy. So if it comes to hooking up your laptop to a TV vs the X9, the X9 wins hands down. I do think it actually puts windows touch to a good use that it was meant to do, when connecting to a TV. With VLC picked up from App store, I soon had a nice movie going from network location. Sound reproduction was pretty good but albeit on the low side. However, Gearbest.com had also sent me Bluedio H+ turbine with the X9. So the sound problem was temporarily sidelined.
ANDROID EXPERIENCE -
Android side when treated as a TV Stick and not as a tablet, then you are working with right expectations. You have Android Kitkat out of box with possibility of update down the road. I won't hold my breath though. Essentially, its 8 & 1/2 inch form factor is slightly larger than that of your average TV mini-pc. You have pretty much 8 GB allocated to Android if you have 32 GB version. There's not much bloat out of box. The apps are pretty much standard plain vanilla Android. I was wondering about the Root. However, when I installed SuperSU, it informed me that its already rooted and just needs newer binaries. That updated, Root Checker confirmed that I have root. That's one less to worry about.
However, the Intel Graphic Chip offers additional up-conversion of the HDMI signal offering better hardware decoding. This shows up when you play movies at 1080p. The HDMI out does its job. Unfortunately, the device is not recognized as a CEC Device (Consumer Electronic Control). Oh well, think I am being picky.
CONCLUSION -
The Pipo X9 is a decent TV Stick with a Dual Boot of Windows 10 or Android Kitkat. The Intel Z3736F's Quad Cores offer decent performance without any lag or delay for normal web browsing or playing off of Youtube. As a TV mini-pc, the X9 offers greater flexibility of a touchscreen without having to use a remote. Its built-in speakers are good enough for the job but may appear as limited due to the form factor. Performance over Bluetooth is nice over a distance of 10 meters. HDMI performance is on par with other TV Sticks based on AMLOGIC Chipsets.
How can I connect my external HDD to USB and find out it in Android mode?
My external HDD is using NTFS format as It can share with Windows and storage files larger than 4GB (films)
You may connect it with the USB Port. But this device does not offer OTG.
Do you know how to boot this device into recovery? Or get it to boot from USB stick? I just bought one and want to make a full image backup before I start messing about with it.
djdemond said:
Do you know how to boot this device into recovery? Or get it to boot from USB stick? I just bought one and want to make a full image backup before I start messing about with it.
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You can try quick boot app on android.
Custom rom?
Does anybody know whether there a custom rom (Android 5 . ...) for these devices?
Thank you!
djdemond said:
Do you know how to boot this device into recovery? Or get it to boot from USB stick? I just bought one and want to make a full image backup before I start messing about with it.
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Just bought the X9S, but the windows installation was corrupt. Installed a new copy of Windows 10 from Microsoft. Works well but lacks a lot of drivers and can't find them!!!
Make a bootable USB and plug it in the console. Then hold in the volume up and down buttons when you switch it on. This should put you into the BIOS menu. Change the boot order to boot from USB first. USB stick needs to be plugged in or BIOS won't see it and give you the option. You also need a USB mouse/keyboard plugged in to make your selection!
You can apparently also press f7 if you have the keyboard and USB stick plugged in.
Make sure you obtain the drivers as wireless and touchscreen among other things won't work without them!
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You can put Windows 10 Pro on an X9.
Create a bootable Windows 10 USP Stick from ISO. Plug in and start the Pipo X9. Before also plugin a mouse and a keyboard. When starting your Pipo press F11 and you will see the Bios setting.
Set your USB stick in the boot menue on first position and start again. During installation from windows you have to remove all partitions so that you have only one partion. Go on installing Windows 10 Pro.
Off course you will so loose your android partition but if you need you can install later again. Your Bootmenue from Pipo will not be lost.
For the missing drivers i used a windows software called "Driver Booster" from IOBIT. With this software i can install all the missing driver because it searched for them and installed them. I think it also works for X9S.
Good luck.
Hi. I bough a Pipo and sent it back because touch screen isuues. I got a new one with the same problem: the touch sensitivity is bad. For the ones with the same problem, I installed TouchRecalibrate.apk in android
The app isn't in the app store. I used it and I can say that it increases the touch accurancy very much. It still not perfect, but i feel a very noticeable improvement
bnateu said:
How can I connect my external HDD to USB and find out it in Android mode?
My external HDD is using NTFS format as It can share with Windows and storage files larger than 4GB (films)
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We use PIPO x9 in W10 mode to display Movies for public though HDMI 40 feet away form the PIPO, under W10 you'd instantly have access to your HD ntfs...
..our solution
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Do you know how to boot this device into recovery? Or get it to boot from USB stick? I just bought one and want to make a full image backup before I start messing about with it.
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Hi DJDmond,
....Hi just came here for the exact same wish !!!
First I know you can boot - other Android device - into Recovery mode using HOME+POWER+VOLUME DOWN press down all at the same time.
As soon as the reboot starts, you may press VOLUME UP to have the Recovery menu appears !
I'm interested in knowing if you could make any backup of your PIPO
(and possibly restore it sucessfully with any software - even more crucial)
My pipo is in use so I cannot really afford to "jam it" doing backup/restore ops.
Can you update us about that ?
Tks.
PIPO X9 user. / W10 mode
Ey guys, i removed the android partitions from windows and i am trying to extend the windows C partition. but the order of the partitions in windows dont allow me to do that.
My last option is to reinstall windows 10 completely. I am trying to get the latest version of windows 10 on there.
I have the 32 GB (not so dual boot anymore ) and the current windows partition is 20GB.
Is there a way to boot in to the USB?
thank you

GeekBox Open Source Cross TV BOX with MXMIII Android Ubuntu Dual Boot 4K

Dual Boot 4K RK3368 Octa Core 2G/16G AC WIFI 1000M LAN BT4.1 HDMI2.0 OTG.
GeekBox Open Source Cross TV BOX with MXMIII Android Ubuntu Dual Boot 4K .
In the Interest to those that like something a little different
This will be a lot of fun for those that like to dabble
Dual Boot 4K RK3368 Octa Core 2G/16G AC WIFI 1000M LAN BT4.1 HDMI2.0 OTG
GeekBox Open Source Cross TV BOX with MXMIII Android Ubuntu Dual Boot 4K
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[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]GeekBox: A leading product of Cross- Boxes, a Game Changer[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Unlike Traditional TV box which turns the television into an intelligent platform like smart phones or tablet PCs,
GeekBox will break this balance by not only fulfilling the aforementioned fundamental missions, but also opening an open-source project.
GeekBox is not simply a piece of hardware, but a DIY carrier, which carries all kinds of ideas and dreams from geeks.[/FONT]
SUV-like Appearance
Outline of a SUV shell, with streamlined figure and ingenious design. The vent-equipped upper shell does not only for ventilation,
but also highlights its SUV-like profile.
2 LEDs soldered on the main board will light up, once being powered. Considering its durability, we have equipped it with a anti-slippery lower shell.
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Compact & Portable[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Light as feather, Geekbox is portable enough for you to jam in the pocket and carry on the go.
Delicate as diamond, Geekbox is coated by a streamlined outline and exquisite angular shell.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Android & Ubuntu Dual Boot(can install Light Biz OS)[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Pre-installed Android & Ubuntu Dual OS, a hot key switch Android & Ubuntu.
You can also install Android–based Light Biz OS from Rockchip[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]High Performance Octa Core CPU[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]The RK3368 is an Octa Core 64bit, ARM Cortex-A53 processor with PowerVR G6110 graphics chip, 28nm processing design,
Support OPENGL ES 3.1. RK3368 with super video capabilities, 4K×2K, H.265 and HDMI [email protected] output support.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]2GB +16GB Samsung eMMC 5.0[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Samsung eMMC 5.0 is the world's fastest embedded memory, featuring an interface speed of 400MB/s.
In particular boast random read and write speed of 7,000 IOPS (inputs/outputs per second) and sequential read and write speed of 250MB/s and 90MB/s respectively.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]AP6354 WiFi Module[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]AP6354 is a 2x2 WiFi + Bluetooth4.1 Module, the wireless module complies with IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO standards, with a speed of 867Mbps.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]MXM-III (MXM3) Interface[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]There is unlimited potential with MXM3 interface. You can connect GeekBox to GeekBox Landingship via MXM3 interface to turn the former into a development board. And connect any compatible device to GeekBox
MXM3 interface to turn the former into a smart one in the future. Such as a display(digital photo frames), router(upload and download files without internet), projector(smart projector), etc.[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Button[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]A reset button for the ease of system resetting, an update button for the ease of system update[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Infrared Remote Control[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Control the box wherever you are in the room with IR remote[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Multi-interface[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Visible interface: 2*USB, 1*Micro USB, 1*HDMI 2.0, 1*DC In, 1*RJ45 1000M LAN, 1*TF Card Slot
Invisible interface: 1*Fan connector, 1*RTC Battery connector, 1*Serial Port, 1*TP interface, 1*Display interface[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]HDMI CEC[/FONT]
[FONT=Tahoma, sans-serif]Control Geekbox with TV Remote(XIAOMI TV Remote,etc ) via HDMI CEC[/FONT]
More at Geekbox
Support will be found at Geekbox.tv
More to come on this one
Looks pretty nice, I'd like to know how good of a Ubuntu PC it could be.
By the way, if you haven't noticed, you get $20 discount if you enter your email.
There are some extra components if you are willing to expand your geekbox, such as a screen display (2048x1546) or an extra circuit with extra I/O connectors. This is surely a promising project.
can it be used as a tv box but also a tablet pc?
FumiJ said:
can it be used as a tv box but also a tablet pc?
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Can't see why not
Being able to customise and program the limitations should be up to your own imagination of what this device could.
Yet to be seen in the field so unsure at the moment how any of the software performs.
Landingship and Bits
Images of the other bits of the Geekbox:
Landingship
Hi Gain Antenna
Dupont Cables
USB to Serial connection
RTC Battery
Keeping it Cool
7.9inch LCD Panel
All plugged in and ready to go
There also is a possibility of a larger LCD and casing to fit Landingship and geekbox.
Geekbox.tv
$20 Coupon: Code WPCXYIEU
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Geekbox.tv $20 Coupon:
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Where's the coupon?
pierscorpio said:
Where's the coupon?
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By clicking on link it will take you there
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By clicking on link it will take you there
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Oh, I see it now, the website wasn't loading properly and there was nothing there. Thanks, lol.
If this device does not deserve a large Dev community with custom ROM's & Kernels etc, I do not know what does.
SkOrPn said:
If this device does not deserve a large Dev community with custom ROM's & Kernels etc, I do not know what does.
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Why?
Because duh it looks like a very good product for us tech geeks, that's why.
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help...!!!!
$20 Coupon:
geekbox.tv " Sorry, the coupon code has expired. Please apply a new one."
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help...!!!!
$20 Coupon:
geekbox.tv " Sorry, the coupon code has expired. Please apply a new one."
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O/P has been updated Updated...
Geekbox has released firmware images also find Rockchip’s Light Biz OS desktop operating system based on Lollipop.
More at Geek.TV .

			
				
Subscribing, this box is bad a$$ its got a 2.5" HDD port on the landing ship. I have a 256gb Kingston SSD just waiting for a project like this. I bought a nexus player on sale at Walmart with plans on expanding storage via micro usb and making it into an emulator slash Kodi player but the connection to the micro usb is just to slow and stutters so I couldn't get all the games i wanted to install on it, but this beautiful devices looks as if it will run all the emulators I want and stream movies just fine. I wonder if reicast (dreamcast emulator) will work on it.
GeekBox in Action
Geekbox in Action
Unboxing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV36XiClfNA
GeekBox Android & Ubuntu Dual Boot Review
https://youtu.be/vEVSo33i7e4
GeekBox TV BOX BizOS Review
https://youtu.be/9J2pgaqXUoY
o-I-c said:
Geekbox in Action
Unboxing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV36XiClfNA
GeekBox Android & Ubuntu Dual Boot Review
https://youtu.be/vEVSo33i7e4
GeekBox TV BOX BizOS Review
https://youtu.be/9J2pgaqXUoY
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worth noting, it comes pre-rooted too, and does not share the recovery partition issues of some other streaming devices -- recovery is safe on it's own partition just like phones and tabs.
Sterist said:
worth noting, it comes pre-rooted too, and does not share the recovery partition issues of some other streaming devices -- recovery is safe on it's own partition just like phones and tabs.
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Really good to know, thanks for sharing...
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johnnywayne28 said:
Subscribing, this box is bad a$$ its got a 2.5" HDD port on the landing ship. I have a 256gb Kingston SSD just waiting for a project like this. I bought a nexus player on sale at Walmart with plans on expanding storage via micro usb and making it into an emulator slash Kodi player but the connection to the micro usb is just to slow and stutters so I couldn't get all the games i wanted to install on it, but this beautiful devices looks as if it will run all the emulators I want and stream movies just fine. I wonder if reicast (dreamcast emulator) will work on it.
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Yeah I really like that 2.5" sata connector as well. Too bad we cant use that to install Android and Ubuntu onto, that would be most incredible. Would love to see how Android performs on a real fast storage device. I'd buy that NP off of you if your not going to use it, lol. I need to get one of those someday soon.

Chuwi HiBook 2-in-1 Dual Boot Tablet Discussion Thread - [Review]

Recently, Chuwi has launched their 10.1 inch 2-in-1 dual boot tablet - Chuwi HiBook. This newest 2-in-1 hybrid comes with the most perfect design, configuration and keyboard.
Here are the detailed information of HiBook:
10.1 inch 1920 x 1200 screen
Intel Cherry Trail Atom-x5 Z8300 CPU
64GB storage with 4GB RAM
6600mAh battery and 2MP/5MP camera
Windows 10/Android 5.1 dual boot
USB Type-C port (Keyboard has 2 full size USB)
Detachable docking keyboard (Keyboard sold separately with Chuwi HiBook)
Launch date: March 28, 2016
Dimensions: 262 x 167.5 x 8.5 mm; Weight: 522 g
Review video of HiBook:
Some photos of HiBook:
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Chuwi HiBook is one of the most cost-effective 2-in-1 tablet. Chuwi official price about this tablet is $239, but now the Amazon sale price is only $209. Compared to other 10.1 inch 2-in-1 tablets, I think it's very reasonable and affordable.
Is there an optional color?
Is there only gray Chuwi HiBook? I am interested in this tablet, but i perfer gold tablet. Is there an optional color?
I consider buying this to replace my old onda v919
I just received my new Chuwi HiBook from a well known Chinese seller. I've been playing with it for the last few hours. Firstly Chinese bloatware uninstalled without any hassle.... And stayed uninstalled. Physically the tablet is quality, the metal backplate is particularly pleasing although it does warm up significantly when performing multiple tasks. I noticed this particularly when mass installing my favorite apps. The screen is crisp and clear, blemish free. So far very little lag, but it's early days. Most of the games I play are strategy so I can't really tell. Only one annoyance, the speakers are right where your hands are when holding the tablet so although Chuwi have considerably improved the speaker performance, it's wasted when they're often covered by your hands when gaming.
Hopefully this thread will grow as more people receive their tablets.
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In order to watch movies, surf in the internet, read and office is this enough ? Is this fluid ? I think it should have 4G technology!
The CHUWI HiBook is WiFi only, there is no 3g or 4g version. I've been streaming films and watching downloaded video via Wi-Fi with smooth results. My comment about the speakers earlier is less important when watching video as you don't tend to be holding the device. As with ask new hardware I'm still getting to grips with it, I've found a few games which wrong run properly which is disappointing, but they weren't problems connected to processor speed.
I accept the fact that this is a budget tablet which is trying to be a pc as well, there are frustrations, but short of paying twice the price I don't think you'll find anything much better. It's early days, I could eat my words but there's already been a m OTA update pushed from Chuwi so they're obviously attending to issues.
It would be good to see some developers playing with one of these, the potential is good.
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Heard that CHUWI HiBook 2 Ultrabook will coming soon, what's the differece of these two models?
No idea.
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Starzi said:
Heard that CHUWI HiBook 2 Ultrabook will coming soon, what's the differece of these two models?
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Maybe you misread that, The first HiBook has just been launched but now you're saying they're launching a successor this quickly?
Anyway I got mine too and I'm loving the metal back. Charging via Type-C is fast too, even faster than my Hi8. I can't root Android using the existing guides on the internet, but the good news is the bootloader can be unlocked (I used the fastboot command instead of developer options, that doesn't work). I think this needs a custom TWRP to flash SuperSU properly, but no builds for the HiBook are available.
Hopefully a kindly dev will invest in a HiBook and get some ROMS started. From my point of view I'm not going to root it until I see a firmware listing. I've asked Chuwi to post it on their site and they seemed willing. They opened a forum for me so they seem quite helpful.
I'm really enjoying my new book, a few frustrations but on the whole it's a good machine. Kodi runs super smoothly with the "lateralus" build from the "easy kodi setup" app. Let's keep this thread active and share any additional links and information we find.
First to find a recovery and custom ROM wins a Snickers bar!
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seiferfury said:
Maybe you misread that, The first HiBook has just been launched but now you're saying they're launching a successor this quickly?
Anyway I got mine too and I'm loving the metal back. Charging via Type-C is fast too, even faster than my Hi8. I can't root Android using the existing guides on the internet, but the good news is the bootloader can be unlocked (I used the fastboot command instead of developer options, that doesn't work). I think this needs a custom TWRP to flash SuperSU properly, but no builds for the HiBook are available.
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I'm interested in this tablet, my previous experience with the ASUS T100 was that those rubber nips on the keyboard kept on falling off 2 weeks into using it and the screen wouldn't shut off properly, are you experiencing the same thing?
modelman1968 said:
Hopefully a kindly dev will invest in a HiBook and get some ROMS started. From my point of view I'm not going to root it until I see a firmware listing. I've asked Chuwi to post it on their site and they seemed willing. They opened a forum for me so they seem quite helpful.
I'm really enjoying my new book, a few frustrations but on the whole it's a good machine. Kodi runs super smoothly with the "lateralus" build from the "easy kodi setup" app. Let's keep this thread active and share any additional links and information we find.
First to find a recovery and custom ROM wins a Snickers bar!
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Who's going to provide it ?
Don't worry about it, I'm prepared!
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Hi, I'm very intrested in this tablet but I got some questions.
Is it charging on USB Type-C?
What about the micro-USB port? Does it support OTG? Is it possible to connect a external 2,5" HDD?
On my Teclast X98 Plus this is not posdible, the tsb does not deliver enough current! I also have really great problems with sd card on windows so I will send it back and hopefully get my money back to buy a Chuwi HiBook.
Kind regards
Laurent
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avalanche99 said:
Hi, I'm very intrested in this tablet but I got some questions.
Is it charging on USB Type-C?
What about the micro-USB port? Does it support OTG? Is it possible to connect a external 2,5" HDD?
On my Teclast X98 Plus this is not posdible, the tsb does not deliver enough current! I also have really great problems with sd card on windows so I will send it back and hopefully get my money back to buy a Chuwi HiBook.
Kind regards
Laurent
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Hello,
Chuwi HiBook has micro-USB port and USB Type-C port ( Power interface). It also support OTG function. I think it is a good tablet.
So you can connect a 2,5" hard disk drive with a OTG cable without extra power for the hatd disk?
Does the tablet deliver enough power? Is the tablet recognizing the hard disk?
If it does, I will get one too.
Kind regards
avalanche99
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avalanche99 said:
So you can connect a 2,5" hard disk drive with a OTG cable without extra power for the hatd disk?
Does the tablet deliver enough power? Is the tablet recognizing the hard disk?
If it does, I will get one too.
Kind regards
avalanche99
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Sorry, I haven't try to connect a external 2,5" HDD So i can't give you a definite answer right now. But the most tablets need extra power for the hard disk. Thanks.
I want to buy one that doesn't need extra power like the asus transfomer pad tf300 or Acer Iconia I had before .....
It's an important spec for me.
Could you try this for me if you got the time? Would be very nice from you.
Kind regards
avalanche99
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avalanche99 said:
I want to buy one that doesn't need extra power like the asus transfomer pad tf300 or Acer Iconia I had before .....
It's an important spec for me.
Could you try this for me if you got the time? Would be very nice from you.
Kind regards
avalanche99
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Hi avalanche99, you're talking about the keyboard? Because if it comes down to it you could plug it directly into the tablet USB port itself. Also any reports on battery life?
This has just been posted on the Chuwi website.
[Official Version] Chuwi HiBook Bios + Android + Windows download
Chuwi HiBook Bios download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/5w7lil6g2c1vjc5/HiBook BIOS.rar?dl=0
Chuwi HiBook Android download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/j4ma92 ... %20Android.rar?dl=0
Chuwi HiBook Windows download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/16nk4c ... %20Windows.rar?dl=0
And this was posted by rck on the forum, all kudos to him.
It is possible to re-install android without losing windows. You need Intel's Flash Tool Lite. I used 64bit win 10.
1) Power on the HiBook while holding volume up and volume down. You should get the Chuwi logo and the words "DNX FASTBOOT MODE.."
2) Windows on my machine didn't use the right driver. I had to manually change the "Intel Android AD" device driver to "Android Composite ADB Interface"
3) Once the driver was changed, the intel flash tool recognized the HiBook
4) Browse to where you extracted the HiBook Android.rar file. 7zip works great for extraction
5) Choose "update" in the configuration drop box.
6) Start the flash. For me, it got do 25% and stopped. The HiBook rebooted to the normal android recovery
7) Windows again got the driver wrong. The HiBook shows up as a different device, so I had to again manually select the "Android Composite ADB Interface"
8) I power cycled the HiBook,entering DNX boot and restarted the flash. This time it worked.
My HiBook now boots both windows and android.
Some other tidbits:
1) Press ESC or DEL to enter the BIOS at the CHUWI splash screen
2) Press F7 to get a boot device selection menu
3) The left and right arrows, followed by enter can select windows or android instead of the volume rocker
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There's some very interesting information on flashing TWRP, unlocking the bootloader and rooting here:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=741766&st=0#entry49156807
Google translate!!
Not sure if I'm brave enough!
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UGOOS X4 Smart TV Box Android 11 4GB 32GB S905X4 WiFi 1000M 4K Set Top Box

UGOOS X4 Smart TV Box Android 11 4GB 32GB S905X4 WiFi 1000M 4K Set Top Box
CPU: Amlogic S905X4 Quad core ARM Cortex-A55 CPU
GPU: ARM G31 MP2 GPU
RAM:LPDDR4 Varies
ROM: eMMC Flash Varies
Android 11.0 OS
Video Output UHD 4K
2.4G/5GHz Dual Band WiFi, Bluetooth Wireless Connection
1000M LAN Ethernet RJ45
Full of Features we are used to seeing from Ugoos as shown below
Neat sweet unit made to live out of site with the added IR extension
Let's have a look:
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The Box
In the box we have:
Ports all around
Inside:
Great Features to be found:
TV Box Android 11 4GB 32GB S905X4 WIFI 1000M 4K Set Top Box
Now we can have a look at the innards of this small device.
Pop The Lid all is reveled:
Top left you can just see BT antenna well the wire leads to it.
Remove 4 screws out with the PCB
Top Side: RTC Battery:
Underside: lots of small stuff.
Ports all around:
HDMI: RTC plug:
Ethernet and SPDIF
USB C 5v Input Volts: AV out: IR extension Port:
Internal IR Pickup: TF/SD card slot: USB 2 and USB 3 Port:
Bit of a look at the UI and what it has to offer:
Like Most Ugoos Media Players they are very good with the extra Features in Android settings.
Also the X4PRO can be easily paired with the BLUETOOTH Remote found on the AM7
My self I prefer the Logitech k400 series always have and will.
Ugoos X4pro fired up very easy, logged in quickly to WIFI or Ethernet:
Also Log into Google all good installed a few testers and away we went.
X4pro does appear to Zippy and moves along nicely
You will see lots of extra goodies to be found in settings.
Lots have been said already about the 905x4 CPU in general looking around the Interweb some good others not so
Like all things new or different can take time to get it 100% some manufactures just do it a lot better than others.
Lets have a look around at what it has to offer:
Some of the following test may seem a bit out of sorts due to Android 11:
Test shown are just to give an Idea and your finding may be different.
First Boot: UI and Stuff
Installed Apps:
Screen record feature:
All upto date:
Settings
WIFI and Ethernet:
CPU-Z
Speedtest:
Aida64:
o-I-c said:
TV Box Android 11 4GB 32GB S905X4 WIFI 1000M 4K Set Top Box
Now we can have a look at the innards of this small device.
Pop The Lid all is reveled:
Top left you can just see BT antenna well the wire leads to it.
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Anyone noticed an issue with this x4 pro where videos crash/exit after a while in kodi? Tried with Kodi 18.9 and 19.3 with the same result. Box heats up during benchmarks to 85c or more.
It not work well with google assistant and cast to youtube need Link with TV Code
Hi,
I know it's not the appropriate forum.
I got yesterday the UT8 Pro.
Since it uses Android 11 to.
I got a problem, I can't install a well-known VPN app from Playstore or APK mirror.
Other apps work well.
The VPN is installed, if I launch it a black screen opens with VPN logo and it crashes.
Contacted VPN developer and Ugoos Support.
Just wondering, any idea?
* Maybe a specific Topic for the Ugoos UT 8 could be opened?
Duvel999 said:
Hi,
I know it's not the appropriate forum.
I got yesterday the UT8 Pro.
Since it uses Android 11 to.
I got a problem, I can't install a well-known VPN app from Playstore or APK mirror.
Other apps work well.
The VPN is installed, if I launch it a black screen opens with VPN logo and it crashes.
Contacted VPN developer and Ugoos Support.
Just wondering, any idea?
* Maybe a specific Topic for the Ugoos UT 8 could be opened?
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I'm trying to contact to Ugoos support but really not seems to be good. I've got problem with MDM app for remote device management and after two weeks they have only answered me once and it was nonsense. In my case, when granted app with device owner permission, after first reboot, it never boots again.
I contacted from ugoos website chat, [email protected] and directly with some guys from skype (in the web you can get skype IDs)
Hi ppalacios,
I encounter many problems with this brand new box.
Apps installing on my box is a mess.
Streaming also.
It's all settings, permissions, wrong screen resolution related.
Have daily contact with Ugoos support in China.
There's a small 2 mb update v 1.0.3, that can't be installed in my case.
I asked for a full firmware update .zip.
Like on the old blogs.
They are working in a solution / update.
Say its Magisk / Root related.
Maybe my box is bad flashed, but it ain't working flawlessly.
I hope on a good solution.
Had contact with the reseller from Ali Express, who's contacted Ugoos China also.
Otherwise I get my money back or a replacement.
Just bought it few days ago.
Beside the stock ROM, is there any ATV ROM for this device?
chrno1209 said:
Just bought it few days ago.
Beside the stock ROM, is there any ATV ROM for this device?
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Don't know, you got a UT 8 pro also?
Can you test for me... If you're willing to.
If you're able to install successfully a Nord VPN trial account .. ( Playstore) free for 7 days on it?
And get it working?
My X4 Plus arrived yesterday. First impressions what a tidy little thing not much bigger than a packet of fags. BUT it seems to me that they have just stuck the peripherals on it in any old fashion. HDMI only out of one side and power input out of the opposing side, bit like the NVIDIA Cylinder - stupid design. Ethernet and ariel on the rear and USB slots on the front. An infra red plug in is also seperate and I had to use a short USB extention lead for my wireless mouse dongle because there was too much interference when plugged directly into the box itself. So now that sweet tidy little thing looks like a drunken octopus, very untidy indeed.
If this is the price to pay for making their box smaller and better looking then they are defeating the object and I personally am not impressed with it at all. Whats wrong with the basic design thats been used for years. Why add an external infra red just to make it smaller - but more clutter. I dont get it.
It did 2 ota updates in no time after powering up. Activating root from within settings was no big deal but I had to sideload latest Magisk to get it to work before I got proper root. Mouse pointer keeps disappearing which is just not acceptable. Contacted their support about it earlier on today and waiting for a reply.
Its a good box but well overpriced. There are boxes out there with same spec for half the price and its just a shame that I did not buy it in the UK. If I had then it would definitely go back.
All of that so called extra bling in the settings is just not worth it and the best that I can muster is a 7/10. The poor design certainly knocks the score down somewhat.
chadandchew said:
My X4 Plus arrived yesterday. First impressions what a tidy little thing not much bigger than a packet of fags. BUT it seems to me that they have just stuck the peripherals on it in any old fashion. HDMI only out of one side and power input out of the opposing side, bit like the NVIDIA Cylinder - stupid design. Ethernet and ariel on the rear and USB slots on the front. An infra red plug in is also seperate and I had to use a short USB extention lead for my wireless mouse dongle because there was too much interference when plugged directly into the box itself. So now that sweet tidy little thing looks like a drunken octopus, very untidy indeed.
If this is the price to pay for making their box smaller and better looking then they are defeating the object and I personally am not impressed with it at all. Whats wrong with the basic design thats been used for years. Why add an external infra red just to make it smaller - but more clutter. I dont get it.
It did 2 ota updates in no time after powering up. Activating root from within settings was no big deal but I had to sideload latest Magisk to get it to work before I got proper root. Mouse pointer keeps disappearing which is just not acceptable. Contacted their support about it earlier on today and waiting for a reply.
Its a good box dont get me wrong but well overpriced. There are boxes out there with same spec for half the price and its just a shame that I did not buy it in the UK. If I had then it would definitely go back.
Is all of that extra bling in the settings worth the extra buck. The best that I can muster is a 7/10. The poor design certainly knocks the score down somewhat.
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chrno1209 said:
Just bought it few days ago.
Beside the stock ROM, is there any ATV ROM for this device?
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If you still have the box slimbox does a custom rom for it. Work great on all my boxes including X4Q Pro and Plus

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