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I did this basic setup for my woot acquired GTAB. The primary reason was to keep the stock ROM but get the fully functional Android Market. I wanted to give these instructions out to real newbies who may want to do the bare minimum to keep their TAB up and running with all apps and without doing a flash with custom ROM. I wanted to include a more step by step for people who are less tech savvy so please bear with the details if you are a tech guy.
1. Get the Over The Air update to update to 3588. The OTA push happens automatically if you have connectivity (wifi is setup). You can also check it via the updates app that should have come with the stock ROM.
2. Download the enhancement pack - TnT Enhancement Pack v3.1.4b file from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=74HGJNEL to your desktop or laptop. The file name should be TnT_Enhancement_3389_v3_1_4b.rar
3. Try opening the file using winzip or any zip program. If it doesn't install winrar version available at http://www.win-rar.com/download.html.
4. Extract contents to a local folder on your computer using the zip/ winrar program. It has files update.zip, a recover folder that contains a command file
5. Connect your TAB to the computer with the min-usb cable and activate the usb transfer (I think it comes up with that option)
6. GTAB should show up as another drive in your system. With windows explorer browse this drive to locate the "sdcard" folder.
7. Copy the update.zip and recover (containing command file) folder from the location you extracted on your computer (step 4) into the sdcard folder identified on step 6.
8. Power off
9. Power on by pressing and holding the volume + button and the power button simultaneously.
10. The TAB should show a open box screen in a few seconds and after some time should turn back on to the main screen with new apps installed. You should see the market apps icon as well
11. Do the market fix remedy to see all applications in the market by steps below. I added an alternate market fix (if you don't see all apps)
a) Run market
b) Open settings->applications->system applications
c) Force close Google Services Framework, then Force Close Market
d Go back to Google Services Framework, then clear data
e) Run market and confirm you get an error
f) Reboot
g) Wait 2 minutes and try Market to get all applications
h) If this doesn't work, look at the directions again and make sure you follow them exactly
Alternate market fix Steps - I haven't tested this but looks like a few extra steps (You need Titanium Backup installed and have opened Market and surfed around a bit. Thanks to blackjaguar who pointed to this)
1. Settings->Applications->System applications->Market then Clear Cache (if any) then Force Stop
2. Go back one and then Google Services Framework then clear data then Force Stop
3. Go to home and open Titanium Backup
4. Select Backup/Restore tab
5. Select Google Services Framework
6. Select Wipe Data
7. Go to home and open market (it will error and close)
8. Reboot your tablet
9. Open Market and you will have full market
The above steps are detailed in another thread
The below steps are the bare action items from this detailed link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885940 _ However I found it misses some things for the newbie. So this thread.
CAVEAT - I am still new to all this and this is my first HOWTO. Use at your own risk .
Thanks to all the hard working Devs at XDA especially Roebeet and rothnic. A lot of work has gone in creating these files.
Almost
I just got my gtab from woot and basically wanted the same thing you did: the stock gtab plus the market. I followed your directions after spending the last week reading the massive amounts of posts on this forum. The only thing I did differently was installing CWM between steps 1 and 2, and repartitioning to the recommended 2048/0. It seemed like most people end up having to do that at some point. Your market fix however, didn't work at all for me. There's another fix posted by tsm26 that worked great for me. Its slightly different:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12563333&postcount=4400
The only app I still can't find in the market is Firefox, but luckily its available from ftp.mozilla.org.
EDIT: Just got the acore process problem, and had no contacts or /data/data folder at all. Used this fix and the problem is gone. Looks like it works for TnT Enhanced as well:
hipBob said:
from other parts of the forum i went with the fix of using titanium backup to wipe data related to contacts (believe there were three separate items, contacts, contact synch, and something else). btw, I am running VEGAn 5.1.1.
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blackjaguar said:
I just got my gtab from woot and basically wanted the same thing you did: the stock gtab plus the market. I followed your directions after spending the last week reading the massive amounts of posts on this forum. The only thing I did differently was installing CWM between steps 1 and 2, and repartitioning to the recommended 2048/0. It seemed like most people end up having to do that at some point. Your market fix however, didn't work at all for me. There's another fix posted by tsm26 that worked great for me. Its slightly different:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12563333&postcount=4400
The only app I still can't find in the market is Firefox, but luckily its available from ftp.mozilla.org.
EDIT: Just got the acore process problem, and had no contacts or /data/data folder at all. Used this fix and the problem is gone. Looks like it works for TnT Enhanced as well:
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I am going to update this with alternate market fix for anyone who is interested. Thanks.
Step 6 confused?
Just received my gtab and following your steps to install this upgrade, however after connecting gtab to laptop I see 4 folders at the root of "E:" when browsing through windows. I assume that "E:" is the sdcard directory and these folders are located in it. The folders I can see in this directory under the windows "E:" drive are - .android_secure, Android, DCIM & LOST.DIR. However if I browse to the "sdcard" folder using the file explorer on my gtab I don't see the .android_secure folder, but do see a folder called "update.zip", that I don't see when browsing the "E:" drive in windows. Now I am really confused? Do I delete or rename the "update.zip" directory currently residing in the "sdcard" directory on the gtab and then copy over the recover and update.zip folders that I just downloaded?
My tap ui version is 1.1-3389.
Are there any suggestions?
I think you need to disable the USB sharing and you will see the files.
This worked like a charm. I decided not to root and mod, at least for now, so getting the market is great. I didn't show the sdcard directory, but I had update and an empty recovery directory, so I just replaced them (after copying the old update.zip). It wiped out the photos and videos apps on my main screen, but I found some interesting replacements. And the market fix worked great too.
But I still can't find Words With Friends... Just checked the market from my laptop and it thinks it's not compatible with my device. Oh well.
I followed the instructions to the T and the market wont work... someone please help!!!!!
The first set of instructions did not work for me, but the alternate set did work. I now appear to have a full market. Awesome!
Just for the record, I am running the stock ROM updated to the latest VS release.
EDIT: Whoops, spoke too soon. No apps will download from the Market. When I try to download a free app, I get a "Starting download..." message but that's it. I'm also doing this at work... I think port 5228 might be blocked. Is this the reason? I will attempt from home tonight...
Help!
gunajay said:
10. The TAB should show a open box screen in a few seconds and after some time should turn back on to the main screen with new apps installed. You should see the market apps icon as well
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I've gotten to this point, but how long is some time, it has never turned back on to the main screen and now really won't boot at all, just goes to a blank screen and sit there.
Any ideas? Any help would be appreciated! Hope I haven't done something terribly wrong!
Spoke too soon?
Maybe I spoke too soon. Doing the market fix got me a lot more on the market, but there's still a lot of apps that I can't get. So many devs put their apps in market and nowhere else. Don't they realize that this is not itunes? (BTW, I've hit web sites that send me to itunes to download their apps...) How many other devices has google not approved for the market and are stuck like this? Even Firefox is undownloadable on my Android. Is that really the market fix or should I be able to access more?
So frustrating, but finally something seems to work
OK, new theory. Apparently I had to do the market fix twice. I also followed the video on this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9817939&postcount=17
That's not the gtab, so it looks a little different in the menus, but the steps still worked. I guess it threw in an extra step of clearing cache on market and force stopping it before stopping google services framework. Well, Firefox doesn't show up in market, but so far everything else does. Now I have to try to remember everything I've been trying to download.
I had to do the Market fix twice, but that was no sweat.
Perfect, gunajay; thank you very much for your concise directions.
gunajay said:
I did this basic setup for my woot acquired GTAB. The primary reason was to keep the stock ROM but get the fully functional Android Market. I wanted to give these instructions out to real newbies who may want to do the bare minimum to keep their TAB up and running with all apps and without doing a flash with custom ROM. I wanted to include a more step by step for people who are less tech savvy so please bear with the details if you are a tech guy.
1. Get the Over The Air update to update to 3588. The OTA push happens automatically if you have connectivity (wifi is setup). You can also check it via the updates app that should have come with the stock ROM.
2. Download the enhancement pack - TnT Enhancement Pack v3.1.4b file from http://www.megaupload.com/?d=74HGJNEL to your desktop or laptop. The file name should be TnT_Enhancement_3389_v3_1_4b.rar
3. Try opening the file using winzip or any zip program. If it doesn't install winrar version available at http://www.win-rar.com/download.html.
4. Extract contents to a local folder on your computer using the zip/ winrar program. It has files update.zip, a recover folder that contains a command file
5. Connect your TAB to the computer with the min-usb cable and activate the usb transfer (I think it comes up with that option)
6. GTAB should show up as another drive in your system. With windows explorer browse this drive to locate the "sdcard" folder.
7. Copy the update.zip and recover (containing command file) folder from the location you extracted on your computer (step 4) into the sdcard folder identified on step 6.
8. Power off
9. Power on by pressing and holding the volume + button and the power button simultaneously.
10. The TAB should show a open box screen in a few seconds and after some time should turn back on to the main screen with new apps installed. You should see the market apps icon as well
11. Do the market fix remedy to see all applications in the market by steps below. I added an alternate market fix (if you don't see all apps)
a) Run market
b) Open settings->applications->system applications
c) Force close Google Services Framework, then Force Close Market
d Go back to Google Services Framework, then clear data
e) Run market and confirm you get an error
f) Reboot
g) Wait 2 minutes and try Market to get all applications
h) If this doesn't work, look at the directions again and make sure you follow them exactly
Alternate market fix Steps - I haven't tested this but looks like a few extra steps (You need Titanium Backup installed and have opened Market and surfed around a bit. Thanks to blackjaguar who pointed to this)
1. Settings->Applications->System applications->Market then Clear Cache (if any) then Force Stop
2. Go back one and then Google Services Framework then clear data then Force Stop
3. Go to home and open Titanium Backup
4. Select Backup/Restore tab
5. Select Google Services Framework
6. Select Wipe Data
7. Go to home and open market (it will error and close)
8. Reboot your tablet
9. Open Market and you will have full market
The above steps are detailed in another thread
The below steps are the bare action items from this detailed link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885940 _ However I found it misses some things for the newbie. So this thread.
CAVEAT - I am still new to all this and this is my first HOWTO. Use at your own risk .
Thanks to all the hard working Devs at XDA especially Roebeet and rothnic. A lot of work has gone in creating these files.
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Everything is working great using this Enhancement Pack and Market Fix. My question is whether my gTab is still considered stock with these changes? The forum messages about the new firmware update all caution against applying it if you are running an alternate firmware from 3588. I don't know if I am under the Enhancement Pack and Market Fix scenario or not.
no sdcard - help please
Hello all, found this post and as a complete newbie I was excited to see what the GTAB could be transformed into. Not quite ready for custom ROMS so I figured I'd start with Clockworkmod and trying to install the standard android market.
Problem is when I hook up my gtab I don't see an "sdcard" folder... Anybody have any ideas why that would be? How do I work around it?
I have the following folders:
.android_secure
Android
clockworkmod
DCIM
download
kindle
LOST.DIR
Master
Music
Photos
recovery
Videos
update.rar
Thanks in advance for your help!
Will this work with 4349?
Does anyone know if gunajay's instructions will work with with Stock 4349 and Market?
andasolo33 said:
Hello all, found this post and as a complete newbie I was excited to see what the GTAB could be transformed into. Not quite ready for custom ROMS so I figured I'd start with Clockworkmod and trying to install the standard android market.
Problem is when I hook up my gtab I don't see an "sdcard" folder... Anybody have any ideas why that would be? How do I work around it?
I have the following folders:
.android_secure
Android
clockworkmod
DCIM
download
kindle
LOST.DIR
Master
Music
Photos
recovery
Videos
update.rar
Thanks in advance for your help!
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SDCARD is the folder that is mounted on your computer when you connect via USB. The list above are the contents of your SDCARD.
Doh. ;-) That worked. Thank you very much for the explanation K J Rad!
just bought a G Tablet and it only has Google Market which is some Hadongo bs or something.. It's brand new out the box.
anyways, can someone please help me get android market on it.
so here is the steps I saw on XDA(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=861044) to get android market:
0) Backup in Clockwork Mod. Please. I don't want you mad at me if this messes up your ROM.
1) Get the paid version of Root Explorer installed on your G Tablet. Apparently the free version lacks a text editor. If you only have the free version, the text editing step will need to be done in a separate program, or you will need to copy build.prop to your desktop, edit it there, and copy it back. Or use adb to push an edited build.prop to your tablet. Just buy Root Explorer though, it makes this very easy.
2) Browse in Root Explorer to /system. Then click on Mount R/W.
3) Long click on build.prop and click on Open In Text Editor.
4) Scroll down to the line ro.build.fingerprint=....
You are going to replace that with the following text:
ro.build.fingerprint=google/passion/passion/mahimahi:2.2/FRF91/43546:user/release-keys
5) Now you are going to click on Save and Exit. And then remount the /system directory as R/O.
6) Now you are going to re-do the original Market Fix. I used the simple version illustrated here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-ny...eature=related First, make sure Market is running, and browse around in it for a few seconds. If you don't do this, there may be no cache to clear and for some reason the market fix may not work. Then, go to Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Running and scroll down to Market. Then hit Clear Cache, followed by Force Stop **DO NOT CLEAR DATA FOR MARKET, JUST CACHE**. Then go back, scroll down to Google Services Framework, hit Clear Data, then Force Stop.
7) Now try starting Market again and you get the famous Market Error. Now shut down the G Tablet, then turned it back on. Wait for Wifi to connect to your network before doing anything! I forgot to do that on the first try, so I rebooted again, waited for wifi to connect this time.
8) Now restart Market again. It seems to have sourced the fingerprint from build.prop somewhere in steps 6-7. Searches for previously missing apps now show up. Voila! A truly full market!
the first thing I don't understand is Long click on build.prop and click on Open In Text Editor.
When I try to edit build.prop it says "YOUR DEVICE MUST BE ROOTED"
the second thing: Now you are going to re-do the original Market Fix. I used the simple version illustrated here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l-nySibzeA&feature=related
The youtube video was removed....
if someone can please fix the steps for dummies i would really appreciate it!
thank you guys so much!
I am already rooted and everything is fine. Have the Android Market and so forth already running. What I am trying to figure out is where in settings was the options to use Unknown Sources and Debugging. Can't seem to find it anywhere. Is it not accessible even after rooted? Is there an app that lets you get into those options?
Also on another note. Where does anything downloaded for an app store or other files go to. On my Galaxy Tab there is a folder on the root SD called downloads. There is nothing like that here on the Nook. I downloaded Getjar but didn't install it. Can't seem to find where the apk is now to install it.
Go to your Applications and click on tgps_launcher and hit Start.
Everything you want is there.
I must be completely dense today. What is tgps_launcher?
It pretty much brings up the hidden development settings.
When you rooted, you put it on your NT to enable USB debugging, unknown sources, etc.
I don't see anything called that at all. No app at least that I can see. You sure it is on my Nook now. I used the below way to root on my mac...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19592179&postcount=1
and gave me the following apps...
1) Go Launcher Ex (Rooted App Launch/Desktop)
2) Market Place (The Android "App Store")
3) Button Savior (adds tiny button on right of screen for nagivation home/back etc)
4) Home Catcher (makes 2 clicks of the Nook N bring up the new Launcher)
5) Nook Color App Menu (allows you to install sideloaded apps to the Nook home screen/Library)
6) Dolphin HD Browser (Replacement web browser)
Go to Indirect's thread on rooting and DL the tgps_launcher.apk there.
Then hit the "n" button, touch search, type in "tgps", you should be able to see it and launch it right out of the search results. Once it has launched, touch "start" and you will be at the menu you want.
ETA: Here is a link to Indirect's thread. Find this bit
Code:
here is an app to pull up usb debugging menu
http://li362-167.members.linode.com/...s_launcher.apk
and DL that file right onto your Nook.
Look for Appmenu - this will take you to menu settings where you'll see development, etc.
- AppMenu
- Open Application Settings
- check Unknown Sources
- Development - check USB Debugging, etc
~ G
bobapunk
Thanks, i will grab that.
gwreedak
Is Appmenu an actual app in the app store or something within settings?
moviecouple said:
Also on another note. Where does anything downloaded for an app store or other files go to. On my Galaxy Tab there is a folder on the root SD called downloads. There is nothing like that here on the Nook. I downloaded Getjar but didn't install it. Can't seem to find where the apk is now to install it.
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I don't have mine in front of me at the moment, but it's not on the SDCard. It's under My Files/Downloads somewhere in the B&N data folders in the actual tablet storage. Just don't remember where exactly off the top of my head without looking at it.
If you have a launcher installed look to see if you already have it, otherwise:
AppMenu (previously thps_launch) (thanks to lionclaw) - http://suipre.com/a68291
from spoland: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353040
~ G
Thanks everyone for your responses and help. Greatly appreciated.
Now that I got a chance to look, actual location for downloads is media/My Files/My Downloads in the root directory of the tablet.
Hello, I recently bought an mi box 3rd gen or also called Enhanced Edition, and I want to root it to make it full English UI and uninstall some system apps, could someone help me how to root it, I would be very gratefully, I searched all the internet and nothing still.
It has just 3 ports
1.HDMI Port
2.USB Port
3.Power Port.
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Hi
Even I purchased it recently and can anyone guide me on this please.
samcex said:
Hello, I recently bought an mi box 3rd gen or also called Enhanced Edition, and I want to root it to make it full English UI and uninstall some system apps, could someone help me how to root it, I would be very gratefully, I searched all the internet and nothing still.
It has just 3 ports
1.HDMI Port
2.USB Port
3.Power Port.
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Found a way !!!
Hi there,
I managed to successfully root my Mi Box 3 w firmware 1.3.114 . Thought I'd share
Tools needed:
- Male to Micro USB Female Converter Connector
- USB stick
Software needed:
- Mi image 1.3.106:
yadi.sk/d/Yvr1jYflm6GZR or
dropbox.com/s/72x76khqjlpekap/MiBOX3_jurassicpark_gitv_1.3.106.386.zip
- Kingo root for windows
kingoapp dot com
First you will need to downgrade the firmware to version 1.3.106.
Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a formatted usb tick (Fat32).
(Should be two files: xiaomi_update and update.zip)
Put the stick in your Mi Box and boot in recovery: unplug power, press and hold back + ok button ( or Home and Menu while rebooting ) while plugging the power back in. The remote should be nearby and facing the box. Do not let go of the buttons until it booted in recovery. the flashing should start and finish automatically.
After first boot make sure you disable Intelligent Update.
Second step is to root your box with Kingo.
Enable USB/ADB debugging and reboot (it's right there in the menu under security settings).
Install Kingo root on your pc or laptop and connect your box using a micro usb charging cable. This is where you'll need the adapter. Start Kingo Root, follow instructions and choose 'Root again'.
This will take a minute... done!
Any question let me know I will be glad to help .
All credits to : passerby
venkat_shrine said:
Hi
Even I purchased it recently and can anyone guide me on this please.
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It works great, the hardware is a beast! The only important issue I encountered so far is that sometimes it exits the video player, some other times just pauses the playback on Netflix, every 10 minutes or so. On You Tube it exits fullscreen mode, which can be quite annoying. The only solution I could find is this:
- In Settings (not the Chinese app, but the one that comes inside Shafa Market, or even better, make a google search for "startSettings.apk", download it , then install it on your Mi Box, this way you´ll no longer need Shafa Market), go to About the Phone section, and click repeatedly on the Build Version, till you are granted Developer rights.
- Back to Options, go to Developer Options, and change the number of background processes from Standard to None. You´ll have to repeat this last step every time the box reboots, but not after sleep/wake.
Done.
How did you install Google Services and does Play Store work ?
raducutzu said:
It works great, the hardware is a beast! The only important issue I encountered so far is that sometimes it exits the video player, some other times just pauses the playback on Netflix, every 10 minutes or so. On You Tube it exits fullscreen mode, which can be quite annoying. The only solution I could find is this:
- In Settings (not the Chinese app, but the one that comes inside Shafa Market, or even better, make a google search for "startSettings.apk", download it , the9n install it on your Mi Box, this way you´ll no longer need Shafa Market), go to About the Phone section, and click repeatedly on the Build Version, till you are granted Developer rights.
- Back to Options, go to Developer Options, and change the number of background processes from Standard to None. You´ll have to repeat this last step every time the box reboots, but not after sleep/wake.
Done.
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samcex said:
How did you install Google Services and does Play Store work ?
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I suppose you already have a bluetooth/wifi/usb keyboard/air mouse at hand, and switched to English by now, if not, please refer to this post:
http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/04/12/how-to-change-language-to-english-and-install-apps-remotely-on-xiaomi-mi-box-3-enhanced/
I skipped Shafa Market, I downloaded instead startSettings.apk from here:
https://www.google.es/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&ved=0ahUKEwjb6Ir4pcjNAhUCNhoKHaj6BdcQFgghMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Ffolderview%3Fid%3D0B16bkj0QSkYnfjc1YXQ1YU1sSGVGOHZqY3FjWUNabUVJd1dSTFpSb1BZbnU4cVZQMi1hMUk%26usp%3Dsharing&usg=AFQjCNE5hETwCJgxaa0KE0MtCkzU_tJF-w&sig2=Xk-SKY_nzqTE7aLmkhevZg
Copy it on a pendrive (you might want to copy the other apk-s for the next step, as well), then install it by inserting it in either USB port. You´ll be prompted to allow installation from unknown sources, click yes 允许. It´s all you need to have on your mi box for tweaking, like changing the language, instead of shafa market. Once opened, scroll down to the globe icon, and change it to English.
Then, follow really carefully this step-by-step guide, it´s a bit cumbersome, but it definitely works:
http://flying8pus.blogspot.com.es/
A few pointers, though:
1 - When rooting the device (the same thing here, use a pendrive, download all the apk-s you need on it, and install them from there), be patient, in some cases people had to wait a whole night for the 100% and the victor´s cup to show up. Check it out, and if it´s not done after 10-15 minutes, you´re out of luck, you might as well just go about your day, it will be over at some point. Make sure that in the mi box menu the sleep mode is disabled (set it from 30 minutes, I think, to Never), and don´t touch it, don´t open any apps, let 360Permroot do its magic.
2 - After installing Play Store DON´T OPEN IT! Install afterwards You Tube, then open this one. You´ll be prompted then to download Google Web Services (or something like that) in order to function properly. If you open Play Store before You Tube, you´ll never be prompted, and it will not work, at least that´s what I´ve been told, and I trust the guy (my brother).
Unfortunately, very few apps are recognised by Play Store as compatible with the device (luckily mx player is one of them), but you need it anyway, otherwise some Google services might not work. What I use instead for ease of use is uptodown app market, not even close as abundant as Play Store, but I get by. Once you install an app from there, it will update as soon as a newer version is available, and it´s not as picky as Play Store in terms of compatibility.
Take your time and good luck.
samcex said:
Hi there,
I managed to successfully root my Mi Box 3 w firmware 1.3.114 . Thought I'd share
Tools needed:
- Male to Micro USB Female Converter Connector
- USB stick
Software needed:
- Mi image 1.3.106:
yadi.sk/d/Yvr1jYflm6GZR or
dropbox.com/s/72x76khqjlpekap/MiBOX3_jurassicpark_gitv_1.3.106.386.zip
- Kingo root for windows
kingoapp dot com
First you will need to downgrade the firmware to version 1.3.106.
Extract the contents of the downloaded zip file to a formatted usb tick (Fat32).
(Should be two files: xiaomi_update and update.zip)
Put the stick in your Mi Box and boot in recovery: unplug power, press and hold back + ok button ( or Home and Menu while rebooting ) while plugging the power back in. The remote should be nearby and facing the box. Do not let go of the buttons until it booted in recovery. the flashing should start and finish automatically.
After first boot make sure you disable Intelligent Update.
Second step is to root your box with Kingo.
Enable USB/ADB debugging and reboot (it's right there in the menu under security settings).
Install Kingo root on your pc or laptop and connect your box using a micro usb charging cable. This is where you'll need the adapter. Start Kingo Root, follow instructions and choose 'Root again'.
This will take a minute... done!
Any question let me know I will be glad to help .
All credits to : passerby
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Can you verify the model number on your box? Mdz-16-aa or mdz-16-ab? I did a bunch of research into rooting this box months ago and no one had found a way. I'm disappointed in the mdz-16-ab ever since I bought it. It has become more of a paper weight to me.
jholland92 said:
Can you verify the model number on your box? Mdz-16-aa or mdz-16-ab? I did a bunch of research into rooting this box months ago and no one had found a way. I'm disappointed in the mdz-16-ab ever since I bought it. It has become more of a paper weight to me.
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I'm sorry I sold it 8 months ago.
Get rid of "Game play time xxh xxm" notification
Guys my Mibox 4k always has notification
Game play time xxh xxm
At the bottom left corner screen how to get rid of it please help thanks
Hi All
If You Own a LeEco X4 series tv then you must know that LeEco will not give any future Updates to the tv. Many of you want the play store Support and Google Play Services support..
We are happy to inform you that we have successfully Installed play store and play services on the X4 series.
We Also Thank our developers Who made it possible -
1) Roman Kent
2)Nanerasingh Manu
3)Neekz
4) Dipcore
5)Prateek Kejriwal
Also you can install any custom launcher..
Please Join The Telegram Group For Further Help -
MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
There are many links So will share them soon.. Until then please join the telegram group.
EUI Version
CHINA with Play Store and Play Services - EUI 6.5
US (Android Aosp) - EUI 5.8.057S
Awesome! performing the upgrade to 6.5 today!
OK, I've got it installed EUI 6.5 rooted, but I can't seem to get Gapps installed for the life of me. using the script calls ADB, but I can't figure out how to enable debugging in my TV to allow that.. The new UI is just too different to locate what I need to do.
I take no credit for any of this work. I'm just a user who found the instructions vague and confusing. So once I figured out what I needed, I decided to document it here.
OK, I've gone through all the steps. Its kinda clunky but it works. I'll first warn you if Netflix is your thing, this probably isn't for you.
Netflix does work, but you're required to use the phone/tablet app from PUREApk. This evidently reduces the video quality quite a bit.
It was noticeable for me. Felt like I was watching somewhat artifacty 720p. To get there I had to enable settings for video quality to "HIGH" otherwise it showed up in SD which was way worse.
So if you enjoy 1080P or 4K netflix, this is not your upgrade. Also, if you don't wish to be forced to use keyboard/mouse. this is NOT your upgrade. If none of that matters to you, by all means feel free!
Step 1) First flash EUI 6 BIN FILE https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBiM2WAllOQ43ONI7Jk3Gaey6P8FYDmo/view
To do that you must format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
You'll notice the TV comes on in chinese. If you need english use the google translate app and camera to convert chinese to english.
Get to home screen, press settings button, go to bottom System Settings, another menu will slide out, then General (3rd option down),
Next go to Time and settings (second option down), Go to right pane and 3rd/bottom option will be language. Select English.
Step 2) upgrade to 6.5 via offline update zip. DO NOT USE THE ROOTED BIN FILE YET, you'll have to start over if you do.
Download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbov4oeMUh49rSF2hvUPvoTqRXGbThYS/view and place it on the FAT32 flashdrive.
After skipping through the tutorials and jazz, go to the apps pane (press right button a few times) and go to system update -> offline update -> choose 6.5 zip file.
Step 3) Flash 6.5 rooted bin file https://mega.nz/#!GIYCxQLB!V2jBnfH0K5-DzUUWy6_RegDlnhglxpWJhVa8yd5NVKE
Basically repeating step 1, but now with the 6.5 rooted bin file. Congrats, you're rooted.
Step 4) Download the GApps install tool. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DHViq0yJ_-RlV3LQ_BuQsxIKEk2ip7ZB
Be warned, this requires windows and isn't as straight forward as you'd hope. The app doesn't work until USB Debugging is enabled.
Also, you won't be doing this over USB. It'll be connecting ADB over Network. To do this you need to:
Go back to system setting where you changed language, but go down to saftey and enable "Application of Unknown Origin".
Now we need to sideload apps.
download https://apkpure.com/usb-debugging/com.bluedragonfly.developeroptions to the flash drive, and use the file manager to locate/install it.
download also https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590[/url] ADBD.apk to the flash drive and use the file manager to locate/install it
Open the first app and enable USB Debugging. Then open the second app to enable insecure ADB.
Now the janky GApps batch script should work. You'll want to perform actions 1, 2, and 3.
Sadly, this will factory reset your TV once again, and you'll have to go through the setup, but its no big deal.
Now if you want extra packages I suggest sideloading the PUREApk app from https://apkpure.com/. this will help you install the Netflix mobile app.
If you want to enable HDMI CEC by neekzz, Place https://mega.nz/#!aQQgiDyQ!ih9K6-rZ0yQoToDPoqAg93AN6Cy3L5JNsdMw7Fy-ADc
on the system/lib64/hw . Then turn off the receiver. Restart the TV... You'll need to know how to use adb to push the file.
REVERT ) So you've decided you've made a grave error, or don't care for some quirks, whatever the case may be, time to go back to US FW.
Step 1) Download US Stock firmware BIN file. https://mega.nz/#!fcwxGQ5I!FmO4xArY4ObmittoVNfnE21utvy8kkSSnTJFR9UXA3I
Format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
Step 2) Upgrade to last known US firmware available. Download the file from the following link:
http://g3.letv.cn/263/6/84/scmauto/...C058056B04201S_5.8.056S_0420_USER.zip?retry=0
Place the zip file on the flash drive. Go to System Update app and perform an Offline update and select the zip file.
And you're done. Welcome back.
Step 3) you may have some issues with Google Play Services constantly crashing. Latest Google Play services needs a newer version of Google play services to be installed .
Ridiculous, I know. Side loading the latest Google Play services apk can help resolve your issue. Download the apk from:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services-android-tv/
Put it on your flash drive. Go to settings > Security > and Allow Unknown Sources.
Open File Manager > APK > and select Google Play services apk.
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Souviktechguy said:
Hi All
If You Own a LeEco X4 series tv then you must know that LeEco will not give any future Updates to the tv. Many of you want the play store Support and Google Play Services support..
We are happy to inform you that we have successfully Installed play store and play services on the X4 series.
We Also Thank our developers Who made it possible -
1) Roman Kent
2)Nanerasingh Manu
3)Neekz
4) Dipcore
5)Prateek Kejriwal
Also you can install any custom launcher..
Please Join The Telegram Group For Further Help -
MOD EDIT: LINK REMOVED
There are many links So will share them soon.. Until then please join the telegram group.
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I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
blk4004 said:
I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
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Not possible. Per forum rule #5, promoting social media is not allowed on XDA.
What is the magic to get Google Assistant 3.0 or higher working on a LeEco x4-55? It seems to always crash right after sign-in process.
routerhacker said:
What is the magic to get Google Assistant 3.0 or higher working on a LeEco x4-55? It seems to always crash right after sign-in process.
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I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
I have the LeEco 43 in bedroom....so frustrated, it is connected to the internet. I have cut the cable and using apps. Every time I turn the tv off...and then turn on later it will not upload the apps....I unplug the tv for a minute...then turn on and the apps load. I am not that tech savvy and would appreciate any help you might offer
Stuck
Darksurf said:
I take no credit for any of this work. I'm just a user who found the instructions vague and confusing. So once I figured out what I needed, I decided to document it here.
OK, I've gone through all the steps. Its kinda clunky but it works. I'll first warn you if Netflix is your thing, this probably isn't for you.
Netflix does work, but you're required to use the phone/tablet app from PUREApk. This evidently reduces the video quality quite a bit.
It was noticeable for me. Felt like I was watching somewhat artifacty 720p. To get there I had to enable settings for video quality to "HIGH" otherwise it showed up in SD which was way worse.
So if you enjoy 1080P or 4K netflix, this is not your upgrade. Also, if you don't wish to be forced to use keyboard/mouse. this is NOT your upgrade. If none of that matters to you, by all means feel free!
Step 1) First flash EUI 6 BIN FILE https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HBiM2WAllOQ43ONI7Jk3Gaey6P8FYDmo/view
To do that you must format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
You'll notice the TV comes on in chinese. If you need english use the google translate app and camera to convert chinese to english.
Get to home screen, press settings button, go to bottom System Settings, another menu will slide out, then General (3rd option down),
Next go to Time and settings (second option down), Go to right pane and 3rd/bottom option will be language. Select English.
Step 2) upgrade to 6.5 via offline update zip. DO NOT USE THE ROOTED BIN FILE YET, you'll have to start over if you do.
Download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbov4oeMUh49rSF2hvUPvoTqRXGbThYS/view and place it on the FAT32 flashdrive.
After skipping through the tutorials and jazz, go to the apps pane (press right button a few times) and go to system update -> offline update -> choose 6.5 zip file.
Step 3) Flash 6.5 rooted bin file https://mega.nz/#!GIYCxQLB!V2jBnfH0K5-DzUUWy6_RegDlnhglxpWJhVa8yd5NVKE
Basically repeating step 1, but now with the 6.5 rooted bin file. Congrats, you're rooted.
Step 4) Download the GApps install tool. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1DHViq0yJ_-RlV3LQ_BuQsxIKEk2ip7ZB
Be warned, this requires windows and isn't as straight forward as you'd hope. The app doesn't work until USB Debugging is enabled.
Also, you won't be doing this over USB. It'll be connecting ADB over Network. To do this you need to:
Go back to system setting where you changed language, but go down to saftey and enable "Application of Unknown Origin".
Now we need to sideload apps.
download https://apkpure.com/usb-debugging/com.bluedragonfly.developeroptions to the flash drive, and use the file manager to locate/install it.
download also https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1687590[/url] ADBD.apk to the flash drive and use the file manager to locate/install it
Open the first app and enable USB Debugging. Then open the second app to enable insecure ADB.
Now the janky GApps batch script should work. You'll want to perform actions 1, 2, and 3.
Sadly, this will factory reset your TV once again, and you'll have to go through the setup, but its no big deal.
Now if you want extra packages I suggest sideloading the PUREApk app from https://apkpure.com/. this will help you install the Netflix mobile app.
If you want to enable HDMI CEC by neekzz, Place https://mega.nz/#!aQQgiDyQ!ih9K6-rZ0yQoToDPoqAg93AN6Cy3L5JNsdMw7Fy-ADc
on the system/lib64/hw . Then turn off the receiver. Restart the TV... You'll need to know how to use adb to push the file.
REVERT ) So you've decided you've made a grave error, or don't care for some quirks, whatever the case may be, time to go back to US FW.
Step 1) Download US Stock firmware BIN file. https://mega.nz/#!fcwxGQ5I!FmO4xArY4ObmittoVNfnE21utvy8kkSSnTJFR9UXA3I
Format a flashdrive using FAT32 and place the bin file on it with no other files or directories. Make sure the file is named LetvUpgrade938.bin .
I used my phone to format the flashdrive. Linux also works. I hear MAC users are gonna have a bad time, as it does something different with FAT32 making it go unnoticed.
Then place the flashdrive in the TOP USB port, completely turn off the TV. (unplugging TV helps)
Then point the remote on the TV and press buttons: SETTINGS, VOL +, VOL-, CH-, CH +, POWER. Pressing slowly, hold each button for 1-2 sec.
the TV should turn on in recovery mode and begin flashing the bin file. This take a while be patient.
Step 2) Upgrade to last known US firmware available. Download the file from the following link:
http://g3.letv.cn/263/6/84/scmauto/...C058056B04201S_5.8.056S_0420_USER.zip?retry=0
Place the zip file on the flash drive. Go to System Update app and perform an Offline update and select the zip file.
And you're done. Welcome back.
Step 3) you may have some issues with Google Play Services constantly crashing. Latest Google Play services needs a newer version of Google play services to be installed .
Ridiculous, I know. Side loading the latest Google Play services apk can help resolve your issue. Download the apk from:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services-android-tv/
Put it on your flash drive. Go to settings > Security > and Allow Unknown Sources.
Open File Manager > APK > and select Google Play services apk.
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I have done the US din and update after i accidentally moved my internal memory to a 3.1 drive. After doing the updates and google play store and services does its updates my screen flickers and a grey screen comes up with a black strip ontop. I have to press back on my remote until it comes up again. Many times back to back. I have to wipe my tv to get it to stop but after updates the same thing happens. Do you think you can help?
the Doctor said:
Not possible. Per forum rule #5, promoting social media is not allowed on XDA.
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How do i post links for other firmware.. Xda is not allowing me to post firmware link as well!
Toni247C said:
I have done the US din and update after i accidentally moved my internal memory to a 3.1 drive. After doing the updates and google play store and services does its updates my screen flickers and a grey screen comes up with a black strip ontop. I have to press back on my remote until it comes up again. Many times back to back. I have to wipe my tv to get it to stop but after updates the same thing happens. Do you think you can help?
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Clear showtime app and force stop... It will resolve your problem
blk4004 said:
I have a LeEco X4-55, and have now gotten Google assistant to work, so, thanx for those tips. greatly appreciated.
Is it possible to re-issue the joinchat invitation for the Telegram group, it seems the one listed above has expired?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Search TECHNITURE channel on youtube for more help..
You don't have to unplug the tv, hold the power button down for like 4 seconds to fully power the tv down, that works for me.
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