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G-Box Q 1.2.2 Beta firmware now available.

By admin In Announcements, Set-Top Boxes

We’re pleased to announce the preliminary release of our latest firmware version 1.2.2 which is a beta release for the G-Box Q. This firmware’s initial roll-out is available via manual installation by downloading from our forum posting here:

 

https://forums.matricom.net/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=13123

 

This firmware addresses many issues:

 

  1. Kodi 14.1 now works without crashing (Firmware base rewrite)
  2. Modified Uboot to support static MAC address
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/device … 84df5388f0
  3. Removed Mediacenter from builds *
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/vendor … 16c01dc213
  4. Removed Mediacenter from recovery *
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/bootab … 8d9404c211
  5. Fn Key re-included into the build *
  6. Immersive Sticky mode removed *
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/framew … 5d2080c6c2
  7. DLNA renamed to DLNA Media *
  8. Kernel touch modules
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/kernel … ba7ac160fb
  9. Modify Browser to format better on TV instead of tablet/phone
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/packages_apps_Browser
  10. Framework rewrite (addresses issue with Kodi) *
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/frameworks_base
  11. Updated launcher
    http://git.matricom.net/Apps/Matricom-L … bebf523ca7
  12. Removed unneeded services and apps (launcher2, launcher3, live wallpapers, et cetera) *
  13. Fixed recovery data wiping (Fixed small bug that occurred with the customized_data.tar)
  14. HDMI: when box is off, screen turned on, box remains off
    http://git.matricom.net/Firmware/framew … d318a95176
  15. Added new Updater for APK system apps and ability to push app updates to devices without Play Store
  16. Box automatically fetches timezone
    http://git.matricom.net/Apps/Matricom-L … 378aaad8f2

 

 

The primary goal for this update was to align the device with the latest updates for the Amlogic firmware base. We have removed much of the bloat from AOSP which was not necessary to run on this device, freeing up more space, memory and resources. Please feel free to download and install this firmware. We will be releasing it in the next 48 hours on the OTA updater via the Beta channel. After we receive enough feedback from those that opt to beta test this release, we will make any changes if necessary then push the update through the OTA updater on the main update channel.

 

Thank you to everybody that takes the time to install and test the beta release of this firmware. Your feedback is what moulds to final firmware that will be available to the growing family of G-Box Q owners :)

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