Hongtop S30Max

[JockeSve]

Hongtop S30Max;
Inexpensive Android 10 FullHD (1080p) HD (720p) projector.
+ Cheap
+ Small/portable (S30MAX 15 x 13.5 W9.2 cm (HxDxW), ~1kg)
+ Easy usage

I received one Hongtop S30Max from store below (HONGTOP Official Store) and concluded following:
- Only 2,4GHz Wi-Fi (No 5GHz!)
- Only 720p native/optical video out (1080p isn't true!!!)

Link ;
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004832970394.html

Review;
https://androidpctv.com/hongtop-s30-max/

 

[JockeSve]

Some bundled apps cant be uninstalled/removed "normally" so the option is to remove or completely disable these via ADB.
There are couple of options to use WiFi ADB, Googlr for "wifi adb no root apk".
I used the one 'by Henry' without any issues, just read the How To carefully!
Removed and disabled few apps like included file manager and installed one with network support.

To disable:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable>

NOTE! Disable first and if everything works fine You can remove if You want!

To remove/delete:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 <package_to_remove>

 

[Sujith A]

Hongtop S30Max;
Inexpensive Android 10 FullHD (1080p) HD (720p) projector.
+ Cheap
+ Small/portable (S30MAX 15 x 13.5 W9.2 cm (HxDxW), ~1kg)
+ Easy usage

I received one Hongtop S30Max from store below (HONGTOP Official Store) and concluded following:
- Only 2,4GHz Wi-Fi (No 5GHz!)
- Only 720p native/optical video out (1080p isn't true!!!)

Link ;
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004832970394.html

Review;
https://androidpctv.com/hongtop-s30-max/

I'm unable to access main menu because it's blocked by a notice box which asks me to pair the Bluetooth remote. How to do this pairing and get rid of the notice box? I've tried the method of pressing two buttons together but it doesn't seem to work?

 

[JockeSve]

_

 

[JockeSve]

I'm unable to access main menu because it's blocked by a notice box which asks me to pair the Bluetooth remote. How to do this pairing and get rid of the notice box? I've tried the method of pressing two buttons together but it doesn't seem to work?

IIRC should You pull power, keep remote close to projector, start projector and during startup keep both left and right arrows pressed on remote.
That should do the trick.

 

[Sujith A]

Thanks a lot. It DID work!

 

[jcba3z]

Some bundled apps cant be uninstalled/removed "normally" so the option is to remove or completely disable these via ADB.
There are couple of options to use WiFi ADB, Googlr for "wifi adb no root apk".
I used the one 'by Henry' without any issues, just read the How To carefully!
Removed and disabled few apps like included file manager and installed one with network support.

To disable:
adb shell pm disable-user --user 0 <package_to_disable>

NOTE! Disable first and if everything works fine You can remove if You want!

To remove/delete:
adb shell pm uninstall --user 0 <package_to_remove>

It can be done from the same device, using those same commands but without having to connect remotely. The same device has the option within the configuration, it seems to me that the development section.

 

[JockeSve]

It can be done from the same device, using those same commands but without having to connect remotely. The same device has the option within the configuration, it seems to me that the development section.

Ohhh, TY!
Didn't even look after options... I've been using the ADB option as "standard clean-up tool" for all bloatware.

 

[HeyDannie]

IIRC should You pull power, keep remote close to projector, start projector and during startup keep both left and right arrows pressed on remote.
That should do the trick.

Hey JockeSve, it seems you have a good knowledge of this,
if I may ask; have you figured out a way of increasing the brightness of the projector or maybe the LEDs output power or something??

 

[HeyDannie]

Hi Everyone,
dont know if this is off-topic but am looking to figure out a way of increasing the brightness on the s30 and s30 max, does anyone have a work around for this??

 

[JockeSve]

Hey JockeSve, it seems you have a good knowledge of this,
if I may ask; have you figured out a way of increasing the brightness of the projector or maybe the LEDs output power or something??

Not sure this is technically possible.
To my knowledge: The LED has it's lumens and increasing voltage/power will probably shorten it's life significantly.

 

[ringabinga]

Hongtop S30Max;
Inexpensive Android 10 FullHD (1080p) HD (720p) projector.
+ Cheap
+ Small/portable (S30MAX 15 x 13.5 W9.2 cm (HxDxW), ~1kg)
+ Easy usage

I received one Hongtop S30Max from store below (HONGTOP Official Store) and concluded following:
- Only 2,4GHz Wi-Fi (No 5GHz!)
- Only 720p native/optical video out (1080p isn't true!!!)

Link ;
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004832970394.html

Review;
https://androidpctv.com/hongtop-s30-max/

I'm interested in buying this projector as a sort of one-off large screen for my room for the time being. I know not to expect any miracles or even good quality, but is it usable? AliExpress reviews really praise it but online I've seen it being disregarded a lot. How has your experience been with it? I'll be projecting at only about 70 inches.

 

[JockeSve]

I'm interested in buying this projector as a sort of one-off large screen for my room for the time being. I know not to expect any miracles or even good quality, but is it usable? AliExpress reviews really praise it but online I've seen it being disregarded a lot. How has your experience been with it? I'll be projecting at only about 70 inches.

Projector as such is OK but only if You are aware that the resolution isn't the best, You might need dar-ish room (not pitch black but really dark) and You should consider using external (BT) speakers.
I have mine mounted on a shelf in bedroom running Kodi and external Google Chromecast TV. 65-70" canvas works OK for the purpose.
The setup works quite OK but fan noise can be a bit annoying sometimes...

 

[ringabinga]

Projector as such is OK but only if You are aware that the resolution isn't the best, You might need dar-ish room (not pitch black but really dark) and You should consider using external (BT) speakers.
I have mine mounted on a shelf in bedroom running Kodi and external Google Chromecast TV. 65-70" canvas works OK for the purpose.
The setup works quite OK but fan noise can be a bit annoying sometimes...

Thanks for this response. If I'm watching high-quality movies on this, will it at least look decent or will the pixels be discernible? Don't care about the speakers, I'll use wireless earbuds anyways.

 

[JockeSve]

... will it at least look decent or will the pixels be discernible? ...

I'd say yest, it'll be decent picture .

 

[Boki0007]

Hey JockeSve, it seems you have a good knowledge of this,
if I may ask; have you figured out a way of increasing the brightness of the projector or maybe the LEDs output power or something??

I have the same projector and noticed, that after a normal start with the remote control the image is not the brigtest it can be, even if brightness is at maximum (10).

what i do:
i go to SETTINGS
then at the bottom under Brightness
i go to BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
and then a slider form 0 to 10 appears
WITH THE REMOTE CONTROL I SLIDE THE BRIGHTNESS TO 0 AND THEN BACK TO 10.
then i press the HOME BUTTON

and somehow the image appears brighter!!!

So i think the guys that suggested that there is still some software room for improvement are right IMO.

I would like to hear from you guys if you notice the same.

Btw there seems a new firmware update is available (202307171624), which unfortunatelly i can’t download.

after connecting to server it fails to find a .ZIP file. Any ideas where could we get it and update manually?

Boki

 

[JockeSve]

... and somehow the image appears brighter!!!

TY for the brightness tip but unfortunately I didn't see any increase in brightnes.

Btw there seems a new firmware update is available (202307171624), which unfortunatelly i can’t download.

after connecting to server it fails to find a .ZIP file. Any ideas where could we get it and update manually?

Nope !
The FW downloads doesn't even start (waited ~40 mins)... But no luck, not even the expected file size!
And I couldn't find any trace of 'Hongtop' as manufacturer either.
Another "feature" .

 

[JockeSve]

Regarding the FW update:
I had a chat with 'HONGTOP Official Store' on AliExpress regarding the new FW version: 202307171624:

So apparently we'll just have to wait...

To be continued ....

 

[fabianoss31]

Estou com problema o meu s30 não conecta no HDMI não tem o ícone HDMI pra conectar

 

[lucashypee]

Estou com problema o meu s30 não conecta no HDMI não tem o ícone HDMI pra conectar

estou com o mesmo problema

Moderation Edit: Translated to English

I have the same problem