Hi guys:
First we want to say Thank You for your guys patience. and Thanks for your trust.
After so long time waiting, the Tronsmart T428 is finally around the corner. Tronsmart finally release their T428 model to us with the lastest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. A Big surprise for us, since all of the other quad core mini hasn’t finished the upgrade to android 4.2, however, Tronsmart Made it! Good Job!
Update on 19th April, the Droidmote can work on Tronsmart T428, tested by Geekbuying! so you still can use your PS 3 controller to play cool 3d games with this powerful quad core mini pc!
Ethernet working, you should buy this USB Ethernet adapter, just insert to the USB port, and close the wifi connection,system will use Etherenet directly!
We will ship the orders as the order place date, please be patience, guys!
Let’s first check the real appearance of Tronsmart T428:
Cool black colour with striking “Tronsmart” Logo. Like the PCBA board design, there is only one micro usb port, one Usb port, one Micro SD card slot, and one reset button on Tronsmart T428.
Real Specification:
Performance Review:
1 Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean UI and already build in soft power off function:
2 System information:
Bluetooth function tested, and working great!
Build in VPN,and support external 3G Dongle;
Daydream function, special for Android 4.2 Jelly Bean;
come with eHomeMediaCenter app, can support smartphone control, get the smartphone control app here:
also you can hide the status bar easily like what you did in dual core mini pcs, The Tronsmart T428 just add those function directly;
Wifi Display function is also a new features in Android 4.2 Jelly Bean; If you want to use this features, your smartphone or Tablet must support the wireless display function, we have already tested by XiaoMi 2 smartphone, working great!
Improve the security on Android 4.2 OS, when you install the new app, the system will inform you the following:
XBMC,ok, this really take some times for us, because the old 12.1 frodo don’t work on this, so we try this XBMC 13.0 beta version, and yes, it can work now. Maybe XBMC team add some support for RK3188 on this beta version, anyone who know us can share with us. but anyway, good news is the quad core Tronsmart t428 can support XBMC 13.0.
We already shot a short video to show the performance, you can visit here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e352cW8ZTE&feature=youtu.be
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About root, we use the following method to root Tronsmart T428:
Working well, see the screenshot after rooted:
And another news from Tronsmart, They are preparing another Quad Core MINI PC named: Tronsmart MK908, and will send us sample to review. We will see what other surprise they will give us.
Stay Tuned, Guys.
Geekbuying is the best in those Android Mini PC Business.
Cool specs and great news regarding the XBMC support, even if it is only by using a beta build. At least the trend is positive.
I, for one, am keeping my fingers crossed that Tronsmart or any of the other reknown manufacturers, release a box (with ext. wifi antenna, ethernet port and IR remote) based on the same PCB design as the T428. Have never been fond of the stick design with all the wires and dongles dangling around 🙂
Great news!
Could you please provide more information about the AP6330 chip. I coundn’t find any infomation on the internet (even on the official Broadcom page). It is very good that bluetooth is v4.0 but what is the wifi tx/rx rates – 64Mbps, 150Mbps or something different.
Regards!
What is outcomming resolution? 1080p or 720p?
Boxes have their advantages, but I like the stick form factor. I don’t like any boxes under displays (amps, cable, etc.). These sticks hide completely behind my TVs so less ugly wires and boxes to look at.
I’ll post my full review on this one when it arrives!
How about streaming services like Netflix and so on? have you tested those?
Great news.
Same here, I’d like to make double-sure that this stick does true 1080p, not whatever seems to be called “1080p” around those parts, but is really 720p.
What are the display resolutions supported, what is the resolution of the display used in the review video.
We need to use it on 1080p display, is it possible? Will it play smoothly?
Can we get a picture of the inside to check it is as shown in the pre release photos? I would like to see if the wifi module is indeed shielded as all my previous android tv sticks have suffered wifi interference and drop outs.
no OTG connector? will usb controllers work on this,
i really would like to know if the app six axis works?
looking for a minimum lag options for gaming.
I have a craig cvd601 hdmi stick rooted with a cfw working great now but i have to use droidmote server on it while my nexus 7 runs sixaxis and droidmote client to control my craig cvd601. this creates too much lag 🙁
Now, it is still 720P scale to 1080P, however, i am sure it will get fixed with firmware upgrade later, because i have seen other RK3188 mini pc which is base on real 1080P OUTPUT. I WILL also introduce that one later.
so since they base in the same chip, i am sure T428 will also get 1080P update.
Hi,we don’t have Netflix account here in china, we only can use VPN and login to Youtube to check the stream videos.
We will take the photo and update later.
AP6330 is the newest from Broadcom, and can support 5ghz wifi frequency, we have tested with a 5ghz router and it can connect without problem.
Will this be available on amazon in near future?
Yes,it will, but should be wait for a while.
Can’t wait to get mine…
AP6630 is that also supporting 802.11ac? And will the T428?
Please. Can you test if DroidMote work on it ? i want buy one but i need DroidMote working. I don’t need rkremote.
yes, no problem,we will test for you, but i guess it can, you should root it before you use the droidmote, you know,that, right?
Droidmote confirm working! Just tested it!
after this:
Update on 19th April, the Droidmote can work on Tronsmart T428, tested by Geekbuying! so you still can use your PS 3 controller to play cool 3d games with this powerful quad core mini pc!
i buyed one today from italy. thanks for your test. i love DroidMote, I was just waiting for the quad core, and I’m very happy that the wifi module also support 5Ghz. with 5Ghz we can have dedicated channel for wifi direct.
Does it support USB to ethernet? I don’t see an ethernet selection under networks. I have an RK3066 based stick and use a USB to Ethernet which works fine.
Please clarify. Thanks!!
Did you ever find out if Dolby/DTS surround pasthrough via HDMI (I have no idea what it’s officially called, sorry) is supported??
what a about sixaxis with ps3 controller wired or with Bluetooth?
droidmote works but adds a layer of lag…
any moga tests?
Hmm, ok, another new task for me, i will go to get a PS3 controller and test for you guy. lol
Yes,it support, i have updated in the review, you just need to close your WIFI, and then insert the USB ethernet adater,and it will directly go with ethernet.
The MK908 budget variant of the T428 is said to have dual heatsinks, what kind of heatsinks does the T428 have? How hot does it run at full load, and what frequency is full load?
FOR acem77
Bluetooth is slower than wifi. This mean that a controller over wifi can be faster if the wifi module is good. If you have a controller that work over TCP/IP connection, you can connect it over wifi and over Bluetooth. Yes you understand well, every remote controller app that work over wifi, work also over bluetooth. Just activate the function Bluetooth tethering, connect the second device to the first and you have a tcp/ip connection over bluetooth. In this mode every app that work over wifi can work also over bluetooth. The lag that you speack about, is caused from rk3066 wifi module defective.
Could you make an unboxing video – close-up so that we can see the whole package ? That would help us while we are waiting to receive our T428 🙂 Thank you
Can you ship that in India (Pune 411046)…
Is that will cost a same to me here…
Are you sure that It won’t get stuck in customs or like that…
Even if it get stuck in customs and needed some extra fees…
Will courier service take care of that extra fees and collect it for me at the time of delivery…
If not, do they even care enough to call me and report or not…
I mean if I pay the price of product in advance and that product never reaches me due to some small or silly reason…
What I’m gonna do then…
how about OTG support with a direct usb connections.
I had this working on my nexus 7, works with may usb controllers, including 360 and ps3.
I see this has a full sized usb port and the mini usb is for power.
When will be all pre-orders shipped? Can’t wait to get the device!
Hi , the order has been shipped according to the order place date, please be patience, and waiting for your tracking number 🙂
Haha I know how you feel Matthias, I keep checking my order status every day waiting for it to change from “processing” to “shipped” or what ever it changes to 😀
Can’t wait to get it.
My status is Shipped, now begins phase 2 of waiting LOL 0_o
@Toaster: when did you order? Seems like it’s gonna take some time till all pre-orders will be shipped…
@Geekbuying Admin: yes, i know. But can you give us a rough time frame when you plan to fulfill all pre-orders? days, weeks, months?
Hi, all of the pre orders will be shipped out in this week, we have got enough stock for This Tronsmart T428. please don’t worry .
Please the kernel source code. Is crucial to start the development on these devices.
can Tronsmart publish it ?
The Rorkchip don’t allow producer to release the source code, it is not the problem of tronsmart, it’s rockchip. hope you guys know it.
Oh yeah, mine got shipped 🙂
Hopefully DHL isn’t on strike again next week…
Mine has shipped and is currently in Shenzhen 🙂
And because Rockchip refuses to play by the rules of GPL I will not be buying another product that ships with Rockchip inside.
Yay, mine arrived 😀 haven’t had much chance to play around with it yet though.
Glad to hear! Welcome to hear the report!
Anyone having any luck rooting this? I tried the linked method but can’t get past installing the usb drivers.
Already enabled usb debugging on the T428
but does it matter which port we connect it to the pc with? When I try connecting it to the pc through the full size usb port on the T428, the pc acts like nothing was plugged in. The T428 powers on, since its getting power from the usb, but nothing new pops up or shows up in device manager.
If I try to connect it through microusb (power) port on the T428, the pc recognizes it, tries to install a driver, doesnt find one, so then I point it at the downloaded drivers linked in the Root Guide, but it says it cant find any drivers in those folders.
Just got my tronsmart t428 2 days ago im very happy with it!I have no idea how to root it please help im not to tech savey.i want to use the app droidmote with it thanks!
Thanks for your feedback! I will write the root method again on our blog.
Hi,
it seems to be the best android stick. I only have 2 questions before to order this one:
– Is it possible to share files with “WIFI DIRECT”? (with my Galaxy Note 2 for example)
– Does it support any webcam for skype video call? (i’ve a logitech C300)
Thanks for the review and the answers to come.
Does this support sling player and could ubuntu run on this ?
Can anyone tell if there is an option to get audio multichannel output?
This is quite a deal breaker for me.
Hi, i will order this one or the Measy new one.
My question is though can you use aDownloader (found in google play store) or other torrent downloaders with the tronsmart.
Thanks for all the good info in the comments really made me want to buy from Geekbuying
Hello all, I have purchased this unit and love it. However, here in the states I cannot get netflix to work. All I see is scrambled video, my other TV sticks work fine. Any ideas on what I am doing wrong? Thanks for the help!
The rom 4.1.1 on T428 work a thousand times better than the 4.2.2 rom
the 4.1.1 rom is the original stock rom from Rockchip. The 4.2.2 is a fake, is the old 4.2.2 for MK808
can you please bring the Wifi Display to the Tronsmart MK908?
Have you tried pairing a Bluetooth key board with this? In settings it says paired but does not take any inputs from the keyboard. Any help on this is really appreciated.
Once Rockchip release the Android 4.2 upgrade, the wifi dislay will get on Tronsmart MK908!
Try this netflix version: http://www.freak-tab.de/finless/netflix_2_0_2.zip
Does Google play store see the stick as a tablet or a phone and if phone will tablet programs work like slingplayer for tablet ? Also , picbuntu is ported for the rk3066, do you see future version of ubuntu based os for the rk3188?
Hello ?
Hi Picbuntu will make for rk3188 device, but it need time.
Am I correct in assuming that the drivers necessary for bluetooth to work are included in the rkwifi.ko module?
An update on the bluetooth keyboard issue I had. The stock firmware (4.2) i couldn’t get the BT keyboard working. It pair with the device but noting happening afterwards. I tried the 4.1 firmware and the BT keyboard (and the touchpad mouse) worked on the first try. However on that, xbmc is crashing on every time i open it (this is the xbmc 13-alpha2 that supposed to be working according to this blog). Since, XBMC is the primary thing for me, I reverted back to 4,2. Now i have working XBMC but not the BT keyboard. 🙁
@geekbuying admin : Could you fix this on next fw update?
Another thing, the people who got the device, has anyone able to run the antutu benchmark on this? everytime i run it, it crashes the device (in every fw that i tried).
HI, we are working hard on fixing these problem, please check check this custom rom first to check if your problem fixed:
http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2013/05/06/tronsmart-t428-finless-rom-1-4-coming/
@geekbuying admin, i installed the finless rom and even with that, the BT keyboard issue is still there..
Waiting for your help does see 8 gb flash drive and a 180 GB hard drive, but you read when you insert clicking on :” Error reading, check this file is readable placed.” gives me a warning
The USB drive problem is just sad, how could they screw that up? and you guys didnt test it with a thumb drive first to make sure it was working? Cmooon!! Hurry up and upload the imito qx1 fw so we can just flash that instead
evet denedim olmadı fakat sizin öneriniz de kafama yatmadı imito qx1 in yazılımı t428 ile aynımıdır ki? ben onu yükleyeyim..
yes, but you have not tried the suggestions in the software t428 QX1 iMito slept with my head that aynımıdır? I install it ..
Can you play games on these?
Like angry Birds, Stupid Zombies, GTA III etc etc ?
If so how, When I install them I am unable to play anything as I cannot start the game 🙁
HI, of course, we can play games on it, i even show the shadow gun game in our review videos. Are you controllering with mouse? have you tried the droidmote?
Does somebody tested 5ghz wifi?
Any suggestion on how I might go about powering one of these from a battery pack?
Geekbuying should let you know about the video shutters that seems to be a kernel issue. Because Rock Chip wont release the source code, I believe this issue is s deal breaker as it does not pay to not allow the community to help fix the issues that rock chip clearly is ignoring !
I’m guessing you mean video _stutters_. And yes, it would be good with an acknowledgement from geekbuying that they have taken this to RockChip. Or at least something saying that they haven’t found the issue (if they haven’t).
Does not recognize wired internet connection. Using KY-AX88772ALF usb adaptor. When i connect it i can see the blue light but no interet connection. I can’t even connect my apple wireless keyboard and mouse. I am running Tronsmart t428 Finless ROM 1.4. If there are special settings for that please explain them step by step because i have tried every possible option on my both T428 dongles.
Dear geebuying…
None of the hard disk I have and i want to connect are reconized!
Not in the Stock rom or in finless 4.2 (need to test 4.1.1) but anyhow i am getting anoyed! can you give me any help?
Hello,
I was wondering if the Tronsmart or any other android stick with quad core can power up directly from the TV instead of a external power supply throe the wall?
Thank you for your time,
Kind regards,
Daniel
Yes, they can. It all depends on the tv. If it is able to supply enough amperage through its USB port, your fine. There have been succesful reports on some tvs, and also the opposite.
Any infos on X7’s price and pre-orders ? Thanks 😀