Hi guys:
We get the newest firmware from Tronsmart, Here is the firmware download link:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jyfumfvmlf91c94/2013-3-08%284.2_root_ac3_dts_market_xbmc%29.zip
Changelog:
1 Upgrade to Android 4.2.1 ( This is the only TV BOX which launcher android 4.2.1 now)
2 Solve the DTS problem;
3 Come with rooted;
Upgrade Instruction:
Please notice, Tronsmart tell us the upgrade method is a little different from before.
We should flash 2 times with the firmware, and then get the tv box working.
Here is what we are doing:
1. Open the download folder;
2. you will get below 7 files.
3. Put these 7 files (don’t open zip file) in root of your SD card, then follow below upgrading method,
(1) Use a paperclip inserts to press the reset key which is at back side of the Android TV Box and hold it;
(2) Power on the Android TV Box (connect the AD adapter with device), wait for blue Led flash 3 times then release reset key;
(3) System will automatically upgrade. (Make sure power is not interrupted during the upgrading process);
(4) Device will be reboot after upgrading. (Check the software version in setting-> about media player. You will see it).
After you did this, you will find there is no any upgrade image on your TV, please don’t worry, after 5 mins, you can do the second flash, do as the same process, and this time, you will find the upgrade image on your TV, and after that, you will get the new firmware.
Please make sure to install the XBMC apk in the download file, DO NOT USE OTHER XBMC version. it is specifical for Prometheus.
Here is some screenshot after we made the upgrade:
Add Wirless Display function in Android 4.2
Android 4.2 UI
New CLOCK feature
Enjoy!
Hi, I have tried to upgrade the firmware to new firmware which was release on 9th of march 2013 and it started upgrading and after 10 minutes it didn’t do anything, so I have restarted the box and now nothing comes on the display, I can’t even try upgrading again, the blue light doesn’t blink once after restart of the box. Is there anything I can do to make it work. Please help. Thank you.
Flashing the update is a bit tricky. In my case the player initially would not respond. I had to restart pressing the reset key 3 times. However, it was tottally worth the effort since the new firmware is EXCELLENT!!! It is not only more easy to use than the previous one but has also fixed the problems with the XBMC. In the update pack the xbmcapp-armeabi-v7a.apk version of XBMC is provided. When I installed I could watch 720p and 1080p HD videos with hardware decoding!!! I successfully tried viewing several videos from Youtube and full movies from IceFilms and Navi-x.
Hi, Thanks for trying to help but I think I have bricked my device, Coz Its not responding at all, When I connect to Tv it won’t display anything and as I said, there is no blinking etc. I have pressed reset button so many times but nothing is happening. So, there should be any other option to get back to the device or may be its just brick. Hope someone could help. Thank you.
Appears that the bluetooth nolonger works as there is no way to turn it on within options, so using a bluetooth dongle or bluetooth usb will not recognize with this firmware, unlike the other older firmwares.
John, make sure to unzip the file that you download, and you should get 7 files, do not unzip any of the zip files that are included in the 7 files that were unzipped from the main downloaded zip file. Then place these files on a SD Card and put the SD card within your device. Now before starting the device, place a paper clip within the reset hole and then hold it in. Turn on the device while holding it in and then turn on the device, keep the reset held in, until you see 3 blue blinking resets, and then wait a few seconds. Then repeat the step of pressing in the reset button, hold it in for 5 seconds while the device is on. You will not see the blinking blue lights. Wait exactly one minute, and you will see the A9 green screen appear, this should solve it. “Remember, do not unzip any of the 7 files, that came with the main zipped downloaded file, only unzip the main downloaded zip file. Good Luck.
Does this update give you the ability to use XBMC as your launcher?
NO,it don’t have this launcher, i just tested.
thanks for the feedback, we will contact tronsmart, and ask them to fix the bluetooth problem you are talking.
Hi njbsuperman, Thanks for the instructions but first thing first, when I put paper clip in the reset button and switched on I don’t have the 3 blinking lights reset . The lights comes on stays still, there is no blink, so after a little bit I took the paper clip out and waited for a little bit and put the clip back on reset and waited for about 2 minutes but nothing happens on the TV screen. Please let me know what I can try. Thank you.
Is there support for USB audio devices? Geekbuying Admin – Please mention this issue to Tronsmart also. Thank You.
There is still an audio sync issue with XBMC…please refer to forum.
Getting closer to an actually usable device
Anyone having problems with their 32 GB SDHC Card not reading? As when I reboot, the device will not recognize my 32 GB SDHC Card that I put into the device.
hi,thanks for the report, but for now,you can try this method to fix the problem:
http://www.armtvtech.com/armtvtechforum/viewtopic.php?f=132&t=1755
Why is no one from geekbuying or prometheus company respond about my problem at all. I have tried geekbuying people but no answer all the time. Is any one here can help with my problem which I have given before. Thank you..
When are you going for fix the audio sync??? If not please send me an RMA# so I can get my money back
We have reported the problem to factory, and waiting for the new update.
when do you think the new firmware is coming,and will it have xbad support and uinput in it,so we can at last use gamepads or droidmote client and servers.
So I tried the update and now my tronsmart is stuck on the rainbow androids. I cant get anything to work, tried going back into the reset and all that. Looks like its bricked. What do I need to do now?
Have you tried to flash the firmware again? or you can try other firmware to flash fast, don’t flash this android 4.2 rom this time.
is there a different rom we can use,other than tronsmarts firmware.thankyou
bob on freaktab will make a nice custom rom for this prometheus soon, and then you can try that.
Hi, I flashed the new firmware and it was working great for about a week. I brought this to the hotel with me to use and I did not get any display. I have tried to resetting it, but that has not worked. I am only seeing a solid Red and Blue light. Any help ???
Do you use the same hdmi cable? and i think it is not the problem for promethues, it is the hdmi cable or TV problem.
I have tried two different HDMI cables and also the VGA cables, no luck. When I got home I tried it on my TV it was working on and it still the same issue.
any release date yet on new rom and XBMC????? really need the audio fixed
Sorry, but it’s called technical support? To you ask for help on the device purchased from you. And you do not even answer
Anybody have a alternate place to download the ROM? Their link is overloaded…
Thanks.
HI,i just update the download link,please check!
Has anyone heard about any updates with regards to the bluetooth issue? Also, can anyone provide a link to where the custom xbmc apk can be downloaded from.
Cheers,
Jesper
Which remote control can be used?
Tronsmart tsm01 air mouse.