Firmware Upgrade Guide For RK3188 RK3288 RK3368 Devices
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Are you sure the drivers were corectly installed? Did you check the cable with other devices?
I tried connecting 2 laptops but I couldn't get it to work. Checked the connections on the usb cable with a multimeter and it seems to be ok.
The driver installed and it said it 'installed ok'. I'm using windows 7, is there a way to tell if the driver installed correctly?
The driver installed and it said it 'installed ok'. I'm using windows 7, is there a way to tell if the driver installed correctly?
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Just quick update managed to finally update Emish x800. Had to disconnect from Internet...turn off security (bitdefender was blocking install) .....and right click and 'Run as administrator' to install driver/software exe files. Start Batchtool 4.3......Hold reset button and connect male to male cable to USB 2 (one closet the Ethernet port on x800)....power on unit and only release when Batch tool shows connected....load firmware and press restore....take a few minutes....and should power up...1st power up take around 5-10mins... This worked on Windows 7. Not sure about others but worth a try.
Anyone need info I am willing to assist.....Thanks for the help and have to say this is a great forum...
Anyone need info I am willing to assist.....Thanks for the help and have to say this is a great forum...
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i have a Satechi tv box and it has RK3188 so since it uses the Rockchip will it work on my Satechi box? I want to install Linux of some kind
can you check what kind of wifi chip ia there in your box? If you have saved your current firmware for the box, you can try another ones almost without risk.
I believe its the AP6330. Tried a lot of different firmwares but none seem to work with this box. Even tried the new Marshmellow firmware from Freaktab.com but no dice. The problems with the current firmware 5.1.1 is Google Play Store force closes and the ethernet connection is really slow. Also can't connect adb to this box.
Does anyone else in this thread actually have this specific box: M8 Pro rk3368 64 bit with the AP6330 wifi? Just asking to see if anyone has had success updating firmware on this particular box.
So no one else has this box? I know there are a lot of variations of the rk3368 boxes but this particular one seems to be very hard to upgrade or even get TWRP on it. I would just like to know if anyone has had any luck with it.
Did you try to use firmware for ACEMAX RK8 RK3368 Octa Core TV Box? looks like it also has AP6330
UPD:, reflashing in maskrom mode. If you got bricked device (soft/hard brick) this way can help.
Be sure you try all other ways before use this one.
Be sure you try all other ways before use this one.
When using rockchip batch tool to flash firmware onto rk3188 boards, I believe you have to use restore button, instead of upgrade button?
'Now click the “Upgrade” button to reflash the device. When progress is finished you will see a sign indicating a successful operation.'?
'Now click the “Upgrade” button to reflash the device. When progress is finished you will see a sign indicating a successful operation.'?
I'm using RK3188_R_BOX_ANDROID4.4.2-SDK
Build number rk31 sdk-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H eng.ubuntu.2015104.160843 test-key
Model: rk31sdk
Could you please help me to choose the proper download file from the download list. Itried AM2_0.0.6 and that is not detecting my device.
Build number rk31 sdk-eng 4.4.2 KOT49H eng.ubuntu.2015104.160843 test-key
Model: rk31sdk
Could you please help me to choose the proper download file from the download list. Itried AM2_0.0.6 and that is not detecting my device.
AM2_0.0.6 looks very similar with Ugoos Amlogic device AM2, so you definetly can't use it for reflashing your RK device.
Check model of wifi chip and there will be more easier to find a firmware
Such A Victor, you saved my life (those of my neighbour 
)with the "MASKROM MODE" on his tablet Archos (RK3188) and was bricked.
Just screen boot and recovery (no recognized by PC).
Thanks a lot (for him) and for your explanations, very "friendly user".
)with the "MASKROM MODE" on his tablet Archos (RK3188) and was bricked.Just screen boot and recovery (no recognized by PC).
Thanks a lot (for him) and for your explanations, very "friendly user".
Does anybody have Rockchip 3229 based TV Box? Can't find any info about reflashing and some other things. Is the process the same with other SoCs or have some diferences?
RK3368 Maskrom mode
My Tronsmart R68 is not detected in PC, whereas my Rk3188 based old device is. So it is not a driver issue. Do you know if shorting pins would work in eMMC chip similar to NAND chip to go into Maskrom mode?
My Tronsmart R68 is not detected in PC, whereas my Rk3188 based old device is. So it is not a driver issue. Do you know if shorting pins would work in eMMC chip similar to NAND chip to go into Maskrom mode?
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6UPD: Rreflashing guide for linux Host PC added.
BEFORE START
What you need:
1. Image file
2. Host PC (Windows)
3. USB OTG Cable
Supported host OS:
1. Windows XP （32/64bit)
2. Windows 7 (32/64bit)
3. Windows 8 (32/64bit)
All manipulations I show using UGOOS devices example. Procedure is common for all RK SoC based devices.
The first thing you need to do is to DOWNLOAD the firmware archive.
Inside archive you find: BatchTool or Android Tool - tools for reflashing and DriverAssitant - tool that helps you to install device drivers and firmware image file.
INSTALLING DRIVERS
If you need to install the drivers, you can find setup file in the program folder.
Launch RK DriverAssitant and press “Install Driver” button.
During installation a couple of times program will ask whether you want to install the driver. In the end of installation you can see diolog window: "Install driver ok".
Ugoos UT-3
1. Turn off the device.
2. Connect device to PC via USB using OTG- port.
3. Press and hold the hardware reset button.
4. Turn on the device.
Ugoos UM-3
1. Press and hold the hardware reset button.
2. Connect device to PC via USB using OTG- port.
UPGRADE FIRMWARE WITH ROCKCHIP BATCH TOOL
Run the Rockchip Batch Tool and click on the “…” to choose file with firmware pack.
If everything is correctly done and the driver is installed on your computer,
you will see green light on one of the indicators.
Now click the “Upgrade” button to reflash the device. When progress is finished you will see a sign indicating a successful operation.
UPGRADE FIRMWARE WITH ANDROID TOOL
Run the Android Tool and click on the “Upgrade Firmware”.
If everything is correctly done and the driver is installed on your computer, you will see “Found One Loader Device “
Click on button “Firmware” and specify the path to the firmware file.
You need to wait until the program downloading information about the firmware, then it will display some information on the screen. Now click the Upgrade button to reflash the device. At the end you will see a sign indicating a successful operation.
For flashing dualboot or clear linux firmware
1. Run the Android Tool. If you everything is correctly done and the driver is installed on your computer, you will see “Found One Loader Device.
2. Default program configured to flash"clear" android on your device. If you want install “Dualboot” or “Clear linux” click right mouse button by program window, and then select “Load config”.
3. Then choose one of configurations files:
config.cfg - if want flash only Android
config_dualboot.cfg - if want flash dualboot
config_linux.cfg - if want flash only linux
4. Now click the Upgrade button to reflash the device. At the end you will see a sign indicating a successful operation.
For Linux Host PC users:
Rockchip provides a command line utility named "upgrade_tool" under Linux, which support flashing of both update.img and partition images.
In addition, we have two choices with regard to open source tools:
rkflashtool https://github.com/linux-rockchip/rkflashtool
rkflashkit https://github.com/linuxerwang/rkflashkit
Both of them only support flashing partition images, not update.img. rkflashtool is a command line tool, and flashkit has a nice and easy to use GUI with command line support lately added.
If you use Upgrade Tool:
There is no need to install device driver. Just connect the device and host PC.
Download Linux_Upgrade_Tool, and install it to host filesystem:
Flash update.img:
Flash partition images:
If errors occur due to flash problem, you can try to low format, or erase the flash:
Following instruction is for rkflashkit utility.
Install:
GUI:
Command line:
For example, flash device with boot.img and kernel.img, then reboot:
UPD:
REFLASHING IN MASKROM MODE
If you have problems with standard reflashing options, or your device had bricked
IMPORTANT: users can perform further manipulations only at their own risk, and only if all other reflashing options can’t help.
Before reflashing in maskrom mode we need to make the same steps as before:
Installing RK drivers
Installing Android Tool or Batch Tool
CONNECTING TO PC in MASKROM MODE
Maskrom mode is reflashing way, when you block reading data from NAND using hardware short circuit of NAND pins.
1. Open device housing and detect NAND (is standalone chip with 48 pins on two sides) on PCBA. In some boxes you also need detached heatsink or cooler in order to reach NAND
2. Place PCBA in front of you so you can clearly read NAND’s name and board number
3. You should choose 6th-7th or 7th-8th pin from NAND bottom on the right side or 6th-7th or 7th-8th pin from first pin (first pin is marked on PCBA with a point or ) and circuit it during plugging to Host PC and powering on (check pin sequence for other devices very clearly)
Ugoos UM3 example
Ugoos UT3s example
Ugoos UT4 example
After circuit and attaching to host PC, Android tool will show you message in progress bar: Found one maskrom device
Then start upgrade. The reflashing process should run several steps
You also can use Batch tool for this action. Device indication should turn blue instead of green for maskrom mode.
There are photos of several well spread NAND chips and circuit schemas:
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Looks strange, first thing come to mind is to change Android tool. Try to use Android Tool 2.35.
And where did you get TWRP for rk3368?1
Specs look like typical RK3066 stick, so you can try to reflash with another custom firmware. Problems can be with wifi module and Rom frequency.1new z4/z4L rk3368 firmware with wifi ap6335 chipset and ap6330. awesome stable rom the only bug is it wont shutdown or restart (freezes) so if anyone can fix that you have a complete upto date rom with all the bells and whistels.
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player.../628558-rk3368-02-2017-true-octacore-firmware1
