Official Release X7mini Kitkat 250 ( february 8th 2016 )

gufone

Administrator
Finally after a long wait we are proud to release the new release of Kitkat ready for the x7mini Series (Version 250)

THE DEV TEAM
This release was made by the developers team of the official minixforum :
- Gufone
- HardwareGuru
- KAR

The firmware is built through the MINIX guidelines and thus provided as Official firmware.
- Approved by MINIX.

Changelog (2.5.0) ( Current release )
- Audio/video player fixes
- Audio drop issues
- network fixes (wifi/ethernet MAC fix)
- Microphone fix.
- spdif adjustments
- Powermenu (layout)
- Security fixes
- and more...

Changelog (2.4.0)
- USB fixes ( X5 series )
- Sleep working (X5 series)
- Camera fixes
- Full redesign of the media framework ( more video apps should work now by default HLS 0 ! )
- fixed permission issues.
- disabled multi user for now, till we find a remote friendly lock-screen.
- Rendering a new layer for video.
- X5 series have full 1080p now ( screen scale works )
- updated pre-installed apps
- New OTA methods
- After fw update also preinstalled updates will reinstall.
- new bigger mouse pointer.
- Google play music added to pre-installed apps.
- Updated the pre-installed apps.
- Google play music, Hulu Plus, Youtube live are working !
- No missing bitmaps any more during recovery.
- and lots of things you wont even notice

Changelog (2.3.0) ( Previous release )
- Added: HLS configuration menu
- Added: Preparation for Delta OTA (smaller update packages)
- Added: Frameswitch working for SPMC
- Fixed: remove not supported 1080i (X5 series)
- Fixed: camera support
- Removed: HD Filemanager
- Updated: better branche managment (sources)
- Updated: OTA update service ( complete revision )
- Some other stuff...

WARNING!! WARNING!! WARNING!! NOT EASY TO GO BACK TO 4.2!!
(You need to use RK flashtool, do not try to flash it like an OTA update.zip !)

OTA:
People with Community edition firmware (2.1.0+) will receive an OTA update online.
Please pay attention that we will not distribute to all the devices at the same time.
Please be patient and wait an open slot for your device.


Full OTA:
To be used for a Fresh install or pre CE210 versions, or for people that have online OTA errors when system was tampered with.
Drivers and Flashtool included. Rename to "update.zip" and copy it to your internal flash.
You cannot install this update over an already updated device (already in 250).

Download links and MD5 Checksums:
9cf7714d5e92b693b74ebcaf09e8f553 x7mini-rk3188-OTA-250.zip
47180e9ed64bbbb84973b1ef191a16e0 x7mini-rk3188-250.rar Link active

ROOTED DEVICES!
Rooted devices may have issues with the OTA, if that happens you have to reflash your device!
Changed system files can cause the OTA to abort! you can use the Full OTA above.


Available Updates: The old root/unroot updates are not compatible anymore with this release !
Kitkat CE - root update Link active
Kitkat CE - unroot update Link active

To install the available updates (this is not for the Firmware!) rename the downloaded file to update.zip and place at the internal flash drive root, android will find the update and request you to install.

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Download Link 1 [MINIX Forum Server]:

https://files.theminixforum.com/shared/firmwares/x7mini-rk3188-250.rar

Download Link 2 [Mega]:

https://mega.nz/#!WyxgEABR!I9kYO5suGaH7DHXL1-iyDmcSoarn9SlouGwyLgcJBg0

Firmware installation instructions are attached to this post.

Tutorial Video:
 

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Hi, I update my x7 mini, but now a have a problema with youtube, that, sometimes, don´t show video, only sounds play, and black screen. then I need to restart app, or close video and find it and play again, not solve stop/star play.
Youtube is updated, every time play store has an update, and never solve.
someone knows something about this problem, please?

Thanks,

Tarcísio
 
Hi,

I flashed my minix neo 7 box with the lolipop firmware, 2 times.
But when i start the device after a long boot the version is still on 4.4.2 instead of the lolipop version 5.1.

Please support,
Gr. Ricardo
 
Hi,

I flashed my minix neo 7 box with the lolipop firmware, 2 times.
But when i start the device after a long boot the version is still on 4.4.2 instead of the lolipop version 5.1.

Please support,
Gr. Ricardo
Where did you find a Lollipop version to work on the X7 ? this is not a Lollipop OS !
 
Hi,

I flashed my minix neo 7 box with the lolipop firmware, 2 times.
But when i start the device after a long boot the version is still on 4.4.2 instead of the lolipop version 5.1.

Please support,
Gr. Ricardo
Where did you find a Lollipop version to work on the X7 ? this is not a Lollipop OS !
...and which device exactly do you have the X7 or X7 mini?

This thread you have posted in is...
Official Release X7mini Kitkat 250
 
Hello
I have problem with my minix x7 with no power button and i tried many times connecting it with my PC Windows 10 and i always had the message on device manager device descriptor request failed any suggestions ? cant connect the device
 
Hello
I have problem with my minix x7 with no power button and i tried many times connecting it with my PC Windows 10 and i always had the message on device manager device descriptor request failed any suggestions ? cant connect the device
Please download the RKBatchTool from here:

https://files.theminixforum.com/sha...firmware tool for win10 FactoryTool_v1.33.zip

Also, the latest Rockchip Driver Assistant from below link:

https://files.theminixforum.com/shared/drivers/Rockchip DriverAssitant_v4.4.rar

You should then be able to complete the firmware installation procedure.
 
Which version of the YouTube app are you using?

Hi,

I have made some tests, but doesn´t works fine, thith 4.4.2, You tube always updated, is the last one version, and don´t solve.
Youtube is crashing too, in some vidos, like a processor busy, no difference resolution, when is working video.

Some videos, no problem whith black screen, but in some videos is impossible to watch.


other problem observed is transfer rate for copy a file for eg. about 4,5mbps, is too slow, when was android 4,1, was too fast than now, conected in cable 100mbps.

Have problem to play movies with mx player that never had.


I´m thinking go back to android 4.1....
 
I already used Rockchip Driver Assistant v4.4 on my Windows 10 but I still got "device manager device descriptor request failed " error message.
FYI my Windows 10 64 bit version is 1809 and the OS build is 17763.557.
Is there any newer Rockchip Driver Assistant than version 4.4 ?

Please download the RKBatchTool from here:

https://files.theminixforum.com/shared/tools/Rockchip update firmware tool for win10 FactoryTool_v1.33.zip

Also, the latest Rockchip Driver Assistant from below link:

https://files.theminixforum.com/shared/drivers/Rockchip DriverAssitant_v4.4.rar

You should then be able to complete the firmware installation procedure.
 
Hi. I recently updated the x7mini firmware to the kitkat 250. The update was succesful and the device booted up with no issues. However, wifi seems to be on an endless scan. I tried google for a fix but have not found any. Has anyone encountered the same issue after updating or am i just lucky enough? Any help is greatly appreciated.
 
Hi,

just installed the firmware and now I'm stuck with the X7 mini rebooting all the time. Tried multiple times, nothing worked so far..
Thanks for your help!

Steffen
 
Hi,
my minix neo x7 mini won´t get detected by my windows 10 laptop. I don´t know why and what to do now.
Can you only update your firmware with a windows 7 pc? Any ideas ?

thanks for help

lala
 
Hi,
my minix neo x7 mini won´t get detected by my windows 10 laptop. I don´t know why and what to do now.
Can you only update your firmware with a windows 7 pc? Any ideas ?

thanks for help

lala
You need to download the latest RKBatchTool from here:

https://files.theminixforum.com/sha...firmware tool for win10 FactoryTool_v1.33.zip

And the latest Rockchip Driver Assistant from below link:

https://files.theminixforum.com/shared/drivers/Rockchip DriverAssitant_v4.4.rar

You should then be able to complete the firmware installation procedure on Windows 10.
 
Hi,
my minix neo x7 mini won´t get detected by my windows 10 laptop. I don´t know why and what to do now.
Can you only update your firmware with a windows 7 pc? Any ideas ?

thanks for help

lala

1) Install Driver from Rockchip DriverAssitant_v4.4.rar
2) Connect special cable to USB 1 (extreme Left USB) and Computer
3) Power off Minix and depress RESET button and power ON, hold button for 5 secs.
4) Run Rockchip update firmware tool for win10 FactoryTool_v1.33.zip to burn in Firmware
 
hi all,
Anyone managed to fix their minix neo x7 mini on windows 10 pro?
Am i the only one having trouble?
 
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