same ashttp://www.himediatech.com/support.htm
better consult nicety
maybe no need to upgrade

q16 is not in there becos it was an "asian" model for some selected markets only.
1.0.7?!

there was 1.0.8, 1.0.9, 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.0.3, 3.04.

if u bought from nicety, can get from him.

just take note:

.. not sure if u can go straight from 107 to 304, may need an intermediate version.

.. q16 have dual and quad cores, not sure if firmwares are the same.

with 3.0.x firmware, there is no need for google patch file anymore.

This is normal.. What with tons of cheap boxes out there and buyers looking for the best bargain.. Naturally, there's not enough profit margins for most sellers to offer after sales service.. beyond say warranty claims.. Which is why proper research should be done on a box before purchase and if in doubt, buying one with confirmed future support, directly from the manufacturer is highly advised.

Yes it is...just need to look hard enough

Start from here...List of Himedia's ROM and discussion.

The threads will have link to Baidu where it is hosted. Setup an account to download.

Be careful when using these roms which specific design for Chinese version devices. If your device is international version, avoid it.

Thanks for reminder.

Intl versions are here...
http://himediatech.com/support.htm

u definitely want to get the latest for q16 -3.0.4.

"full media launcher" - is this the native "mango" launcher or something else?

after every update, u need to reset the default launcher within the settings of the launcher of yr choice, e.g. apex.
for that, yes, minix or some other may be a better choice.

however, the one critical feature i stick to himedia is it comes with an excellent native player with great video and audio output capabilities - mini bluray menu, dtshdma/ddtruehd/ddatmos. can't do with less if using a home theater system. not sure, but i read some people saying minix does NOT have a native player, need to playback usb via kodi only. if true, it sucks big time for me.

I dug a bit further...since "invested" so much time on this ...went through the China threads, cross check with Nicety's announcements, prior firmware updates, etc... I'm 100% sure that for my q16 4-core final firmware is this...I'll download to keep for now...
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My Q16 is a gift not sourced from Nicety...so I'm on my own...  I've updated twice long ago, now currently on this...
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Yay...
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Will wipe & start a new later...

Link to download above firmware from my gdrive....HERE...

The usual formalities...
1. If you brick or blow up your box...let me be first to congratulate you on your next new box!!! That is ALL you gonna get from me. I can pretend to cry with you a bit...if that is your thing...
2. If you didn't brick it, well you'll have to live with the old horse for a bit longer...but congrats anyway
3. Make sure you check MD5...one bit out during transfer and its bye bye boxy...
4. This if for Q16 4-core eMMC 2/16gb, old HK model as I understands it. Not the NAND model, not the 2-core model and not the 4th gen China model.
5. Good luck and have fun...

Link to download above firmware from my gdrive....HERE...

The usual formalities...
1. If you brick or blow up your box...let me be first to congratulate you on your next new box!!! That is ALL you gonna get from me. I can pretend to cry with you a bit...if that is your thing...
2. If you didn't brick it, well you'll have to live with the old horse for a bit longer...but congrats anyway
3. Make sure you check MD5...one bit out during transfer and its bye bye boxy...
4. This if for Q16 4-core eMMC 2/16gb, old HK model as I understands it. Not the NAND model, not the 2-core model and not the 4th gen China model.
5. Good luck and have fun...

Google "checksum md5"

yes its normal. mine is like that too, gotta live with it lol