Hi guys:
As i have written in some days ago, rockchip release the android 4.4 SDK for their device. so i push different factory to working on the android 4.4 firmware. Today, i get the new beta firmware from Q7 factory. So Here we go:
what works:
WIFI
Bluetooth
RKremote control
Miracast
Sound Manager
VPN
Web camera
etc.
what’s missing?
Google Play store
If you want to try this beta firmware, please go ahead and download, welcome to report any bugs you found, we will push factory to solve.
This beta firmware still 720p, and not rooted. but you can root it with this tool:
http://www.mgyun.com/en/GetVRoot
How to flash this firmware?
download the flash tool here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/cmj5b4222p7cbm7/RKBatchTool_v1.7.rar
download the rockchip usb drivers here:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/yqxz3wnqi2hpmcm/Rockusb_v3.5.rar
and if you have problem to install drivers, you also can read instruction here:
DETAIL UPDATE INSTRUCTION, PLEASE VISIT HERE:
https://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2013/07/03/how-to-update-firmware-on-k-r42-quad-core-tv-box/
shopping link for the Q7 is here:
Downloaded it and tried it with Beyond XBMC 3.4. Still has the micro frame skipping issue (video stutter) which is the main issue that plagues these boxes. This version is actually worse than the stock version as there is no Play store either. So in this version we lose functionality, and gain nothing. Back to the drawing board!
thanks for your feedback. Now i am waiting for the custom rom from freaktab developer, i have confirmed with him, he promise to make the Just xbmc firmware for Q7.