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jAkUn
post Mar 6 2016, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(sairay @ Jan 29 2016, 10:08 AM)
Hi AVFAN,

Could you point to me which apps? I haven't try KODI yet cause can't see Chinese character and need a lot of work to find best addon. AZdrama in Kodi also not searchable.

Few days ago I notice a new apps was install automatically on my Himedia. Joys app marketplace or something. Is this normal?

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install kodi.
then need to download DK repo.
then install addon AzDrama from the DK repo.
done
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post Mar 6 2016, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Jan 18 2016, 11:01 PM)
If I might ask, why doesnt HiMedia at least offer & maintain a repo containing important files like firmwares, etc with direct downloads access for the average product user? It's an obvious choice and a bad one at that... IMO.
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this is their repo.
http://www.himediatech.com/support.htm

but i dont know where to find the changelog.
own the late models Q3, unable to install new Kodi Jarvis, otherwise it will freeze and all.
have to reset and revert back to stock Kodi Helix.

i hate preinstalled software that cannot be updated.
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post Mar 6 2016, 01:12 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 6 2016, 01:07 PM)
Thanks for the link, it'll help some... Is your Q3 rooted or can it? You could then make a backup of the pre-installed version before removing and installing the latest KODI. Doing this still doesn't guarantee the compatibility issue will be resolved.. Worth a shot though.
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well, i dont know if the new firmware comes with preinstalled newer Kodi version.
the late Kodi Helix is smooth, but the stock repo still pointed to Kodi Helix.
in newer Kodi version as Jarvis or Isengard can find the Food Network HD addon.
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post Mar 7 2016, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 6 2016, 05:29 PM)
That's why I asked if the box is rooted or can be rooted... If so, then you can backup the current app, uninstall it, then install the latest KODI version.. If it runs well, then you keep it, else remove and reinstall the previously backed up KODI.

Yes, it appears the Food Network HD Addon can only be viewed from the latest KODI version.
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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 7 2016, 12:08 AM)
Hey jAkUn, I believe this post addressed the issue?
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yeah, but the main issue is, i'm stuck with the preinstalled Helix.
i try to google around, but I dont know how to remove the preinstalled one.
No matter how I delete,uninstall, clear data, and everything, after reboot, the preinstalled Kodi will still be there.
i believe this device already rooted, 4.2.2.
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post Mar 7 2016, 10:34 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Mar 7 2016, 10:31 PM)
i doubt the "preinstalled" kodi is permanent.

uninstall, clear data... u did this at settings, right?

you still have to get into the storage and get rid of a folder named org.xbmc.kodi.

u can do that with es file explorer->home->android->data. that folder is there.
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thank you!!
will definitely try that afterwards letting you guys know.
thank you again.
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post Mar 7 2016, 10:51 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 7 2016, 10:37 PM)
I've asked this a couple of times... Is your box rooted? If not, can it be rooted?
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installed ES Explorer.
checked, the box is not rooted.
i dont know if its rootable or not.

but found the kodi.apk in /etc
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post Mar 7 2016, 10:52 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Mar 7 2016, 10:40 PM)
don't forget to "show hidden files" under "tools" first!

i must have dumped a dozen versions of xbmc/kodi in the last 2 yrs. biggrin.gif

implied in this is... if u have a kodi version with all your addons that is working well, save a copy of that kodi and org.xbmc.kodi. you can reinstall that wholesale anytime on ANY similar box. wink.gif
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any suggestion where can i find info on how to root this box?
my google skills sucks, cant find it.
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post Mar 7 2016, 10:58 PM

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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Mar 7 2016, 10:55 PM)
can't help.

never rooted one for warranty sake.

and never had the need to do that.
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already 1 year, no more warranty.
that's why i feel the itchy hands

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post Mar 7 2016, 11:02 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 7 2016, 10:59 PM)
Hmm... usually system apps apks are saved in /system/app
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puzzling me on how to delete this preinstalled kodi on unrooted box.
i like Jarvis, fast and the player quite reliable.
on helix, sometimes i will lose connection.
have to exit and reopen again. laugh.gif

QUOTE(AVFAN @ Mar 7 2016, 11:00 PM)
this one is a backup apk. can delete also.

if not, it will sit just there next to yr next version after installation.

the one causing the trouble is the org.xbmc.kodi.
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not able to locate it as its hidden i guess.
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post Mar 7 2016, 11:05 PM

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found the guide and the rom too!
http://huyphu.com/ho-tro-ky-thuat/android-...-gian-nhat.html
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post Mar 7 2016, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 7 2016, 11:08 PM)
Well, its kinda impossible to remove system apps without first rooting the firmware. That's pretty much the main reason we root devices... Gain finer controls, etc... I've done some searching around and can't seem to find any English site detailing a safe install or rooting process. Like you reported... Sorry, in the spirit of progress, might be time for a hardware upgrade.

P.S. For the next box, best to stick to well documented & supported boxes, that can be rooted and unrooted at will. Nothing less.
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kinda agreed.
but with tight pocket, it is not an option to upgrade to a newer box whenever we hit the obstacles. cry.gif

QUOTE(AVFAN @ Mar 7 2016, 11:17 PM)
get use to es file explorer - very useful - to clean up, install apks, copy/paste, lan streaming, many features...
kodi has come a long way... xbmc... frodo,, gotham, helix, isengard, jarvis.

next.. maybe gandalf or wolverine... laugh.gif
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QUOTE(AVFAN @ Mar 7 2016, 11:20 PM)
actually, why u need to root?

yr q3 cannot be so different from the rest.

not that diff to change kodi versions.

or u want to do something else?
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i need to change to new Kodi version because of its stability and i will received the latest available addon.
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post Mar 8 2016, 11:23 AM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 7 2016, 11:31 PM)
Did stumble across that site and downloaded the first file... The downloaded file i got was just 1.41MB... A quick Bitdefender and Malwarebytes scan later for viruses and malware shows the file's clean.. But I expect full firmware' to be bigger. So I'm guessing this is simply a zip file containing SuperSU and rooting parameters.. That's quite normal in certain cases... So try it and let's see how it goes.

Edit: Did Food Network's Addon work on the Helix?
I believe he mentioned something earlier about compatibility issues when he tries to install Jarvis over the Helix version... Says, he gets freezes, etc and is forced to revert to the pre-installed KODI Helix.. I'm perplexed myself too... Makes me wonder why HiMedia...?... chose to make the official KODI a system app rather than a user-replaceable one as normal.
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the food network addon does not work on Helix.
incomptible requirement error.
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post Mar 8 2016, 11:35 AM

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voncrane avfan

was able to root my box using the zip file from the vietnam site.
able to search the kodi folder, and deleting it. no backup though. forgot to do backup. tongue.gif
now uninstalling the kodi, reboot, seems its gone already.
rebooting for second time to double confirm.
next step to install new kodi from the playstore.
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post Mar 8 2016, 12:30 PM

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installed Jarvis.
looks great!!
no more freeze and unresponding kodi!

thanks guys!!
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post Mar 8 2016, 08:54 PM

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QUOTE(voncrane @ Mar 8 2016, 05:41 PM)
Nice....  cheers.gif
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just as suspected, now the jarvis working smoothly than helix, and no hiccups, no freeze whatsoever after removing the preinstalled kodi helix.

so for anyone who wants to root their HiMedia box.
just download this SU file.
place it on your usb root folder
on HiMedia settings:
> upgrade firmware
> select local
> select USB drive (should be D)
it will auto reboot.
once it done reboot, check program apps, if there is SU apps, then your box is now rooted.
have fun!!
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