U9-H-CE FW001 Android 7.1.2 20191120 [Community Edition Nougat Firmware]
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The cache stores data that helps give the user a better experience by not having to wait for the data of an app or web page to load from the beginning every time you want to use said app or web page. The same applies for system apps which is where you could run into problems. for example if the cache holds the data for a previous version of framework-res.apk then you could experience a black or frozen screen and the likes. Clearing the cache effectively starts the system off fresh and stores only your data in the cache from there on. Advisable but not obligatory.
Hi all,
Perhaps I missed it in the 26 pages I searched through. But the video, instructions are all for Windows. What if you don't have Windows?
My Kodi keeps crashing and Netflix doesn't want to run any more, so I'd prefer a newer firmware as the auto-updater tells me I'm up-to-date...
Oh, I really don't have a Windows machine...
Erwin..
Perhaps I missed it in the 26 pages I searched through. But the video, instructions are all for Windows. What if you don't have Windows?
My Kodi keeps crashing and Netflix doesn't want to run any more, so I'd prefer a newer firmware as the auto-updater tells me I'm up-to-date...
Oh, I really don't have a Windows machine...
Erwin..
Before you start flashing new versions of firmware entirely which could potentially come with new problems as well, have you at least tried clearing the app cache for the 2 problematic apps you've mentioned and/or the system cache? (Apps can sometimes degrade in performance over time, especially apps that heavily rely on caching data such as Kodi etc. If you're also running unofficial add-ons or you're using builds (which cannot be discussed here), then they too could cause any number of problems, builds especially. So avoid anything unofficial & try a fresh install or a clean Kodi.)
Have you also tried clearing the app data if clearing caches fails too? Otherwise, have you tried factory resetting your existing firmware for a completely fresh start rather than flashing a completely different ROM which may not be necessary at all?
Have you also checked your existing version of Netflix? (Details here of current working version 6.26.1...... https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/problems-with-netflix.2290/ and https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/minix-u9-h-netflix-hd.2803/#post-23514
If you're referring to the flashing procedure to actually install the CE ROM, then a Windows PC is essential there too.
Although, you could also try the burn card maker method which is known to function successfully with a U9-H too. (Just follow these instructions but obviously download the firmware image for the U9-H..... https://theminixforum.com/index.php...pop-firmware-update-with-burn-card-maker.234/
.)
Have you also tried clearing the app data if clearing caches fails too? Otherwise, have you tried factory resetting your existing firmware for a completely fresh start rather than flashing a completely different ROM which may not be necessary at all?
Have you also checked your existing version of Netflix? (Details here of current working version 6.26.1...... https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/problems-with-netflix.2290/ and https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/minix-u9-h-netflix-hd.2803/#post-23514
If you're referring to the flashing procedure to actually install the CE ROM, then a Windows PC is essential there too.
Although, you could also try the burn card maker method which is known to function successfully with a U9-H too. (Just follow these instructions but obviously download the firmware image for the U9-H..... https://theminixforum.com/index.php...pop-firmware-update-with-burn-card-maker.234/
.)Wow, fantastic! Thank you for your quick and detailed answer!
Yes, I've cleared all the caches and factory reset the system. But I could try that again, and look at new versions of Netflix, YouTube (also problematic, only sees half the channels I'm subscribed to)...
As I don't have Windows, and obviously don't really want to buy a machine running Windows either (I just really don't like Windows 10 after 14 crashes on 3 laptops)... But let me do a factory reset again and try the correct versions of Kodi (although I did get them from they Play Store)..
Cheers, Erwin.
Yes, I've cleared all the caches and factory reset the system. But I could try that again, and look at new versions of Netflix, YouTube (also problematic, only sees half the channels I'm subscribed to)...
As I don't have Windows, and obviously don't really want to buy a machine running Windows either (I just really don't like Windows 10 after 14 crashes on 3 laptops)... But let me do a factory reset again and try the correct versions of Kodi (although I did get them from they Play Store)..
Cheers, Erwin.
Before you start flashing new versions of firmware entirely which could potentially come with new problems as well, have you at least tried clearing the app cache for the 2 problematic apps you've mentioned and/or the system cache? (Apps can sometimes degrade in performance over time, especially apps that heavily rely on caching data such as Kodi etc. If you're also running unofficial add-ons or you're using builds (which cannot be discussed here), then they too could cause any number of problems, builds especially. So avoid anything unofficial & try a fresh install or a clean Kodi.)
Have you also tried clearing the app data if clearing caches fails too? Otherwise, have you tried factory resetting your existing firmware for a completely fresh start rather than flashing a completely different ROM which may not be necessary at all?
Have you also checked your existing version of Netflix? (Details here of current working version 6.26.1...... https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/problems-with-netflix.2290/ and https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/minix-u9-h-netflix-hd.2803/#post-23514
If you're referring to the flashing procedure to actually install the CE ROM, then a Windows PC is essential there too.
Although, you could also try the burn card maker method which is known to function successfully with a U9-H too. (Just follow these instructions but obviously download the firmware image for the U9-H..... https://theminixforum.com/index.php...pop-firmware-update-with-burn-card-maker.234/.)
Have you also tried clearing the app data if clearing caches fails too? Otherwise, have you tried factory resetting your existing firmware for a completely fresh start rather than flashing a completely different ROM which may not be necessary at all?
Have you also checked your existing version of Netflix? (Details here of current working version 6.26.1...... https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/problems-with-netflix.2290/ and https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/minix-u9-h-netflix-hd.2803/#post-23514
If you're referring to the flashing procedure to actually install the CE ROM, then a Windows PC is essential there too.
Although, you could also try the burn card maker method which is known to function successfully with a U9-H too. (Just follow these instructions but obviously download the firmware image for the U9-H..... https://theminixforum.com/index.php...pop-firmware-update-with-burn-card-maker.234/
.)
You're welcome .
If you're absolutely desperate to try the CE ROM? If a friend will let you access their Win PC then it only takes 10 minutes to install the software & actually flash the image if that helps. Just uninstall the USB burning tool software again once done.
14 crashes with 3 laptops? Crashes happen, especially with poorly maintained systems. Are you talking about utterly catastrophic corruption & system failures with 3 separate devices, or just that they were prone to crashing/lock ups/BSOD from time to time & you were simply unaware of how to remedy the problems?
Ultimately, however, we're meandering away from the original topic there so if you want to discuss this Win PC issue further, please create a new thread.
.If you're absolutely desperate to try the CE ROM? If a friend will let you access their Win PC then it only takes 10 minutes to install the software & actually flash the image if that helps. Just uninstall the USB burning tool software again once done.
14 crashes with 3 laptops? Crashes happen, especially with poorly maintained systems. Are you talking about utterly catastrophic corruption & system failures with 3 separate devices, or just that they were prone to crashing/lock ups/BSOD from time to time & you were simply unaware of how to remedy the problems?
Ultimately, however, we're meandering away from the original topic there so if you want to discuss this Win PC issue further, please create a new thread.
This is amazing. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make it available. It works flawlessly except when I shut down to hold the power button down (in order to wipe cache) I am always getting a green screen and nothing further happens. I think have to unplug and use the power button on the remote that brings me to the Metro launcher screen. Any ideas what's up with the green screen?
in this thread , look here >> https://theminixforum.com/index.php...unity-edition-nougat-firmware.2107/post-15325
Thnx, somehow I missed it . Ok I've created DHCP reservation on my router.
. Ok I've created DHCP reservation on my router.
-restart all devices you have: routers, switches, U9-H
-if it still doesn't work, turn off and on again (after a few seconds) the same devices
That actually worked, thank you! I wonder what the difference was to my first tries half a year ago. Maybe with the soft-bricked box (from the SD card upgrade attempt) it now worked. Or it is because last time I always turned on the box while holding the power button pressed. This time I first connected the USB cable, then connected the power and only a little later started pressing the power button. While I was pressing it for a few seconds, the box appeared in the flashing tool.
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