2014-11-24, 21:19
(2014-11-24, 13:11)fanoI Wrote: Hello to all, I'm testing the 4.2 firmware and I'm not really satisfied of it:
Yes I could try the beta 1080p firmware but it has no more the Myjica Launcher and so it is not adapt to TV use... the icons are too little if I understand correctly.
- The TV output is stuck to 720p there is no way to change it in settings! (In previous firmwares the possibility existed)
- The DD passthrought is gone and, by the way, there are no audio settings anymore (this not worked in the last firmware too, but at least the setting was present... simply did nothing!)
- XMBC too is blocked to 720p!
IMHO this device is not a serious Mediacenter now too little possibility of customizations really...
Just has a new learning curve.
1. You have to go to Media box settings in 4.2. This now controls the network/ video/ audio settings. Disable auto and select 1080P. On my TV the box auto selects 1080p.
2. Similar to (#1), use Media Box Settings for audio settings. Firmware 4.1 had an audio setting for passthrough. Firmware 4.2 is now software control in XBMC Gotham 13. Android boxes have never been known for passthrough but it does work.
3. XBMC has always been 720p upscale to 1080p on the MX box running Android. Even when you fix (#1) this will remain 720p.
4. The MyGica North America launcher didn't disappear when I updated the firmware. Ask the vendor you bought it from to send you a copy of launcher. It installs just like an app. MyGica Canada also had copies of other launchers if you can't get a copy. Alternatively, you might be able to pull it from the 4.1 firmware if you unzip it. Look under system then apps. The APK is called mygica.
I am surprised that launcher is still in use. I visited the MyGica USA office to pick up some M3's with Android 2.1 almost 2 years ago when they where working on the ATV520 release and they were testing the launcher. There is a new launcher coming when they release the MyGica Store is release. Think they call it a MAG Launcher.
I have one box running 4.1 and one running 4.2 on a side-by-side tv for test (a bit of a hobby for me).
Noted differences between Android 4.1 and 4.2
- The upgrade is over a year late. All other vendors have been on 4.2 for a long time.
- Auntutu shows an increase score. Up to 15k when configured to run xbmc only. Android 4.1 was 9K.
- More custamizable (all the modifying apps need 4.2 to gain more control over the box).
Overall, once you program it correctly you will be happier. I now auto launch to XBMC (bypass the MyGica USA launcher).
As for a serious media center, yeah well this boxes are phones with hdmi ports. If you want to experience XBMC has it was designed to work try an Intel NUC with an i5 under a full linux kernel. These chinese settop are more for the XBMChub TV-Add-on player market.