Firmware

After reviewing the factory release, I've noticed two major bugs (details below) and I was wondering if anyone here can share the original firmware so I can try tweaking it.

# Kernal version: 4.19.219
# August 31 2022 (release-keys)
# Model X-35i RK3566

Bugs:
1. the screen goes blank/black when opening the notification bar from the top-left or top-right corners; works fine from top-center.
2. The wifi toggle is not persistent; rebooting the device “fixed” the problem.

Available to download here:

https://files.theminixforum.com/shared/firmwares/X35-i-Android_11-V003-ROOT-20220706.7z

Thanks @notrui !
I will follow up on this thread with a more stable version, once I have it done.

rsd.h said:

After reviewing the factory release, I've noticed two major bugs (details below) and I was wondering if anyone here can share the original firmware so I can try tweaking it.

# Kernal version: 4.19.219
# August 31 2022 (release-keys)
# Model X-35i RK3566

Bugs:
1. the screen goes blank/black when opening the notification bar from the top-left or top-right corners; works fine from top-center.
2. The wifi toggle is not persistent; rebooting the device “fixed” the problem.

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Thank you for that information.

I already downloaded the file but i am unable to update the device: (i followed the included instructions)
The instructions were modified and original made for MINIX X39.

We need new instructions (or maybe another PC, USB 2.0 port...?) to update the firmware.
I tested several times and i had always the same result.

My current firmware: (never updated before)
X35-I Android_11-V001-eng root 20220309

At least now i know how to enter recovery mode:
-"....Press the RECOVERY and POWER button on NEO X35-I at the same time for a couple of seconds and then release both buttons"

Notes:
-Please view Attached files
-i used the same PC (J50C-4 MAX with windows 11 Pro 22H2) when i recently flashed X39 (using the same tools)
-i will try later with a different PC

notrui said:

Thank you for that information.

I already downloaded the file but i am unable to update the device: (i followed the included instructions)
The instructions were modified and original made for MINIX X39.

We need new instructions (or maybe another PC, USB 2.0 port...?) to update the firmware.
I tested several times and i had always the same result.

My current firmware: (never updated before)
X35-I Android_11-V001-eng root 20220309

At least now i know how to enter recovery mode:
-"....Press the RECOVERY and POWER button on NEO X35-I at the same time for a couple of seconds and then release both buttons"

Notes:
-Please view Attached files
-i used the same PC (J50C-4 MAX with windows 11 Pro 22H2) when i recently flashed X39 (using the same tools)
-i will try later with a different PC

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Updated!

Only thing I had to do was reinstall the Driver Assistant.

Before the Upgrade it said, "Found One LOADER Device"
After the Upgrade it switched to, "No Devices Found"

I didn't disconnect the USB cable, the status switched to, "Found One ADB Device"
This is because the X35-i boots in to Android after the Upgrade!

Yesterday i also reinstalled the driver assistant and it did not work for me ?.

Something went wrong.... (worked just fine for X39).

Edited:
I will try flash later with NGC-5 (but this device has USB 3.1) .
Out of curiosity @Villa can you please say the windows PC specs that you used to update the firmware?

Did you use USB 2.0 port?
Software - You used Windows 11 Pro 22H2 ?

Other note:
I also changed the USB 3.0 port but i had the same result.

notrui said:

Yesterday i also reinstalled the driver assistant and it did not work for me ?.

Something went wrong.... (worked just fine for X39).

Edited:
I will try flash later with NGC-5 (but this device has USB 3.1) .
Out of curiosity @Villa can you please say the windows PC specs that you used to update the firmware?

Did you use USB 2.0 port?
Software - You used Windows 11 Pro 22H2 ?

Other note:
I also changed the USB 3.0 port but i had the same result.

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Used J50C-4 USB3 Windows 10.
Used a random cable that was lying around.

Have you changed any of the X35 settings?
If so, try a factory reset first.

Villa said:

Used J50C-4 USB3 Windows 10.
Used a random cable that was lying around.

Have you changed any of the X35 settings?
If so, try a factory reset first.

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Yes i changed some X35 settings and i tested several things.

Good idea thank you.
I will try factory reset first.
I used the minix cable that came with the device (X35-i).

I went to X35-i settings :
-i turned on OTG mode setting (connect to PC)
-just in case i also turned on ADBenable

Please view Attached files:
1-i used again the same tool and the same windows PC (J50C-4 max)
2-Tab upgrade firmware:
i used first option firmware (to load the firmware) and then i clicked upgrade
(erase flash option was not needed)

Notes:
-no factory reset was needed.
-The problem was MINIX default settings (i must say i did not change that particular connection settings).

Now my X35-i has Android_11-V003-ROOT-20220706.

I will test this version. Thank you

notrui said:

I went to X35-i settings :
-i turned on OTG mode setting (connect to PC)
-just in case i also turned on ADBenable

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Those are on by default!

notrui said:

-The problem was MINIX default settings (i must say i did not change that particular connection settings).

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That's odd because they were On for me in V001.
I actually tried switching them when at first the device could not connect with the burn tool.

It was only then that I tried reinstall of Driver Assistant.

(updating the information)
-The problem was MINIX settings

I think an update/modification should be done in the firmware instructions (besides there are images of the X39).

I made a factory reset and yes by default the connection settings are on, i must have turned off to test and got confused

notrui said:

(updating the information)
-The problem was MINIX settings

I think an update/modification should be done in the firmware instructions (besides there are images of the X39).

I made a factory reset and yes by default the connection settings are on, i must have turned off to test and got confused

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It makes no difference.
If either or both of those settings are disabled the device is still recognised and will flash successfully!

Villa said:

It makes no difference.
If either or both of those settings are disabled the device is still recognised and will flash successfully!

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Ok. When i updated sucessfully the firmware i changed these settings:
View attached files

Anyway by default the settings are already enable but i think it is a good idea to update (the firmware instructions) and mention that we should check if we have those options enable.

I am writing my feedback (about this V003 firmware and i will post here).
I also need time to test the stabilty of the ROM.

ROM tested: X35-I V003-eng root 20220706
Monitor tested LG 22MK600M

System:

Hi guys, Here are my first comments/tests with this ROM.
-the device booted ok, but just in case I did a factory reset to test things properly
-I don´t like this device launcher (quickstep), i prefer the minix metro launcher (of course my top preference is ATV launcher and the experience using Android TV
-IR (new included remote control), old IR, A3 backlit remote controls are working ok.
A3 backlit settings key now work
-restarts, sleep and power off works well
-auto switch to best resolution works well
-Screen resolution is working well
-screen rotation ok
-power top menu - power off, restart ok
-bottom bar ok
-screenshot bottom bar works ok (i can see the screenshots taken before)
-One press and long press with power button are working well.
-power key definition ok
-the device wakes well from sleep/shutdown
I also can use the IR power button to wake the device from sleep/shutdown mode
-sleep after xxx time works well
But i have to press power button to wake the device again (i believe with other device such as U22-XJ i can press any key and the device wake from sleep mode)
-Wifi, bluetooth
Wifi - connected to my ISP wifi 5 router (5GHZ) without problems
Bluetooth - i was able to pair with my galaxy A50 but I was unable to send files, I also think the device name should be renamed to X35-I (by default)
-System bar - ok
-install unknown apps ok
-screen saver ok
-System sound is working well
-I can use the IR remote control volume (+-) to change the sound and now there is information on the GUI
-screen time out ok
-reset options (factory reset) works fine

APPS:

I was able to login into playstore

Apps installed from playstore:
I installed x-plore and from this installation I accessed my home network and tested/installed some apps
-youtube from playstore is working but i don't like it , i prefer ATV version

Apps installed from LAN:
-YouTube for androidtv v2.07.02 is working ok and i can use my google account (to view my subscriptions, history, etc)
-x-plore file manager is working
I was able to scan my LAN, search for my NAS , acess its content.
I can copy files between server and internal storage but the problem is:
I am unable to copy/overwrite files to userdata (kodi location): (i have kodi savings and settings with MYSQL)
Error : failed writing to file
Same problem as ROM V001
-speedtest (Ookla) - ok
-accuweather is working well

Other apps:
-chrome works (only quick check because i don´t use browser with minix android devices) but I am unable to sync with my google acccount
-pre installed default and files apps are working
- clock ok
-gallery ok

Some Bugs:
-ethernet is not working (I can´t get an ip adress, DHCP mode, did not test static)
I believe this is a major bug (it was working on firmware V001)
-the device is not a tablet or a phone, some options/settings still must be renamed and removed
-navigation with the X35-I menus (GUI) only works (more or less) with the addition of a mouse/keyboard (or airmouse)


Next days : I will test the stability of the ROM
-kodi - more video playback(i had to manually add video sources which i don´t like it)
For the moment it seems stable (But i am not using advanced settings and other files as i mentioned before)
-youtube ATV
I will test more video playback

Comments:
-The device is small and has good quality but of course i use minix media hubs as media playback (this particular device is intended for industrial usage)
-I think it will be nice to have both launchers in the next firmware:
quickstep, minix metro (optimized for this device, I tested minix metro apk from X39 and worked (more or less…)
-I will continue to test this device and some video playback
-For this test i only used WIFI (i always prefer to use wired connection).
Some of the features of the ROM can not be tested without ethernet (example WOL)

Please view Attached files: (WIFI and ethernet)

@Villa @notrui anyone have a copy of the original v001 firmware available

thought id have a play around with the x35i today but noted ruis observation regarding ethernet not working on v003, so id want a way back if i tried !

pusb87 said:

@Villa @notrui anyone have a copy of the original v001 firmware available

thought id have a play around with the x35i today but noted ruis observation regarding ethernet not working on v003, so id want a way back if i tried !

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Ethernet working for me!



One issue I do have is airmouse dongle needs to be in the USB3 port.
In the other ports it may work briefly. Then need to restart device or replug.

Villa said:

Ethernet working for me!

One issue I do have is airmouse dongle needs to be in the USB3 port.
In the other ports it may work briefly. Then need to restart device or replug.

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I will test again this 003 version.

@pusb87 please test ethernet and give your feedback (working or not).

notrui said:

I will test again this 003 version.

@pusb87 please test ethernet and give your feedback (working or not).

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working ok

V003 firmware:

ethernet still does not work for me : (what i did)
-factory reset
-flashed again the V003 firmware
-tested with three RJ45 cables (that i know are working)
-connected X35-i to ISP router (which is working great with all my other devices)

ok:
I don´t know what is the problem (wifi still works fine, i tested again)

Notes: (related to ethernet)
-It is stange that V003 is working fine for @Villa and @pusb87 and not for me
-i tested before 001 firmware and Ethernet is working

notrui said:

V003 firmware:

ethernet still does not work for me : (what i did)
-factory reset
-flashed again the V003 firmware
-tested with three RJ45 cables (that i know are working)
-connected X35-i to ISP router (which is working great with all my other devices)

ok:
I don´t know what is the problem (wifi still works fine, i tested again)

Notes: (related to ethernet)
-It is stange that V003 is working fine for @Villa and @pusb87 and not for me
-i tested before 001 firmware and Ethernet is working

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if you havent already try turning wifi off in x35 settings, reboot and then try ethernet

i didnt do any factory resets, just flashed the v003 firmware using the tools supplied with the firmware image on a win 10 laptop