Custom ROM Android TV on NEO U1 !

----OLD NEWS:----

Hi!

I have managed to get androidTV on the Neo U1!
With the USB Burning tool and this image: 5.1.1 Firmware V0.0.7 Android TV ext for AM2

https://www.android-warehouse.com/en/information/android-tv-firmware-software/

Android TV is working perfectly and Kodi and apps are running fast!

BUT! i have no LAN or Wi-Fi

Can some geek help me with this?

Many thanks!


----NEW NEWS:----

In collaboration with JJ-KwiK we succeeded in getting androidTV working on the NEO U1.

No bugs, and androidTV is working great.
There are only two small problems:

-Ethernet is not (yet) working, but Wi-Fi is quick enough for 4K.
-And I can't get Netflix working. I've tried a lot of different apk's.
It's starts, I see Netflix logo, then crashes back to android.
And the other versions are not compatible with this version of android.

----INSTALLATION:----
Warnings:
1- Please create a twrp backup
2- Create a backup
3- For the love of God, create a damn backup

What in the patch:
- Fixes Wifi
- Fixes Bluetooth
- Fixes Minix remotes (the .kl files were missing from the Ugoos FW)

What's still broken:
- Ethernet

Steps:
- Using the USB Burning tool, install this image: 5.1.1 Firmware V0.0.7 Android TV ext for AM2
https://mega.nz/#!uIwhhaTS!s37K6nZjjpi2XoAdk21rP4hGkzWDj80Kt4JQBgHA3Oo
- Boot to TWRP and create a backup *
- Power off U1
- Download my patch - https://mega.nz/#!ZDRSRJJC!qANz9bP6LEzV4_qJBjP5EITWE4JM7mMPX_90C_tInwg
- Place the zip file on the root of your SD card or USB stick (DO NOT EXTRACT)
- Boot to TWRP *
- Select install
- Change storage to SD or USB
- Select U1_Patch_v3
- Install
- Reboot

* For those who do not know TWRP, read the easy way below:

Donwload recovery.img and put it on a FAT USB stick. (the patch to) And put the stick in the U1. https://dl.twrp.me/noblelte/recovery.img.html
Start the U1 in recovery mode (long press powerbutton or long press special button with paperclip at the bottom and then power)
The U1 will boot the recovery.img and load TWRP
Then:

- Select install
- Change storage to SD or USB
- Select U1_Patch
- Reboot

 

Try with some WiFi dongle...

Can you plz post some screenshot? I'm very interested in having AndroidTV on my U1 too...

 

I have already tried a wifi dongles, but no succes.
And sorry, I installed it back to stock. Otherwise I could not watch movies
If someone knows a solution, I'll reinstall AndroidTV.

 

Hi, any news on this?

 

Nope

 

I have tried the same ROM ... AM1 and AM2 ... and many others.
All releases found use another wifi/BT soc.
our U1 uses S905 with AP6356S (WiFI/BT soc) and RTL8211F (ethernet)

 

Perhaps you can ask advices @JJ-KwiK ?
He worked on AndroidTV using a U9-H

http://www.minixforum.com/threads/android-tv-on-the-minix-u9-h.16908/

 

Thanks! I asked him. Lets hope

 

This is the correct answer. Incompatible drivers for the different WiFi chipsets.
Also the device tree used (dtb.img) on the other box will be a bit incompatible with the U1 and that would be the root cause of Ethernet not working.

 

I took a quick look at the ROM @MichiMess was using and I was able to patch wifi/Bluetooth. I have not been able to fix the ethernet. I don't own the U1, so I can't really do much more without some trial and error.

Anywho, shoot me a pm if you want the flashable zip file.

 

Yes! Thanks to you we have a Wi-Fi and Bluetooth It's also running fast.
Only I can't find/install Netflix...
I tried a view apk's but they won't run.
Maybe someone has a solution for this ?

 

I don't own the U1, so I was unable to test the patch. However, @MichiMess has confirmed that the patch works. Use at your own risk.

Warnings:
1- Please create a twrp backup
2- Create a backup
3- For the love of God, create a damn backup

What in the patch:
- Fixes Wifi
- Fixes Bluetooth
- Fixes Minix remotes (the .kl files were missing from the Ugoos FW)

What's still broken:
- Ethernet

Steps:
- Using the USB Burning tool, install this image: 5.1.1 Firmware V0.0.7 Android TV ext for AM2
https://mega.nz/#!uIwhhaTS!s37K6nZjjpi2XoAdk21rP4hGkzWDj80Kt4JQBgHA3Oo
- Boot to TWRP and create a backup
- Power off U1
- Download my patch - https://mega.nz/#!ZDRSRJJC!qANz9bP6LEzV4_qJBjP5EITWE4JM7mMPX_90C_tInwg
- Place the zip file on the root of your SD card or USB stick (DO NOT EXTRACT)
- Boot to TWRP
- Select install
- Change storage to SD or USB
- Select U1_Patch_v3
- Install
- Reboot

Again, I don't own this device, so I will not support it. Use at your own risk.

 

Any bugs so far? did you managed to get netflix running?

 

No bugs, all the other app's are running great! But I can't get Netflix working.
I've tried a lot of different apk's.

It's starts, I see Netflix logo, then crashes back to android.
And the other versions are not compatible with this version of android.

I taught that I once read that Netflix looks for a androidTV certificate? It's this possible ?

 

Dammit! Netflix is my first reason to change to android TV... Have you tried the one from this post? http://www.minixforum.com/threads/android-tv-on-the-minix-u9-h.16908/

 

That's was my first reason to I gonna read it, thnx.

 

If you get it let me know please!! thanks for the try

 

I have ported the AM1 ROM, WiFi, Bluetooth and Ethernet are working,I have included a Nextflix app which installed and opened to the login screen but I could not test it as I do not have an account. After install you will be presented with the familiar Minix boot screen followed by the familiar Minix boot animation, Android TV will boot up in around 5 mins after the initial Minix boot screen so have some patience and enjoy staring at that beautiful flashing Minix boot animation

Had a wee play and not quite sure why you would want Android TV, maybe you all know something I don't!! Any how, this was a quick port as I did not have much time, I will however play around on the weekend and see if there is more that can be done, in the meantime, enjoy.....

This is a free file hoster so grab it while you can, not sure how long they will host it for!!

https://nofile.io/f/RWTjsDK4MA9/AM1_0.0.7.tvMARTY.zip

 

OMG! How did you do this? It's working like a charm :S

The reason is that standard Android don't supports Netflix HD and AndroidTV does.

Everything works GOOD! Netflix has a better quality! But HD? i dont know.

I also missing the shortcut for Netflix at the homescreen and also the power menu.

Once again, good work! How did you do this?

 

@Marty - Awesome man. Out of curiosity, what files were required for Ethernet?

Have you tried porting the marshmallow 6.0.1 rom from the AM1? It might be nice for U1 users...
http://ugoos.net/blog/s905-marsmallow-update-v111-kodi17-ugoos-settings

@MichiMess - that's a tablet version of the app modified to display HD content for non-certified boxes.

You could try this ATV app I modified for another box. It may work, it may not. You need to uninstall the version you have installed first.
https://mega.nz/#!r9JAHR7R!Mg6zz-9_bkJTHmodPZlaS712wSJdgxEQzux2uq9jqDU