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Zenithink ZT-180 ipad device ROM development

Hi People,
In this thread you can find news and updates and in the future custom made firmware for the ZT-180 Zenithink Epad.
Technical details:
The processor in this device claimed to be the arm11 - 1 Ghz.
ARM 11 (ARM v6) CPU with JIT enabled.
IX200 is a networked multimedia application processor,
high-performance ARM-based processor core and multi-functional peripherals,
IX200 can be used in portable video / audio player, MP4/MP5 players,
personal digital audio and video products .
CPU== arm11 - 1 Ghz http://www.arm.com/products/processors/classic/arm11/index.php
LCD == MD101-001TDAN
LAN == RTL8201CT http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/p...nn=4&prodid=25
WLAN == RT3070L (Ralink)
NAND == HY5PS1G1631C FP-Y5. http://www.hynix.com/datasheet/pdf/d...8Rev0.3).pdf
SOFTWARE SECTION
NEW 100827 version available:
http://www.easy-share.com/1912170240/Android software100827_en_release.rar
Contains:
- ubootloader
- burntool ( for flashing the ZT-180 )
- Android images
( old releases )
Download here : http://www.multiupload.com/XEMJPFNOJK ( old release )
http://www.easy-share.com/1911935194/Android software0818_en_release.rar 0818
http://hotfile.com/dl/59683528/8418584/rom0804.rar.html ( zenithink (0804 release )
Changelog : ( Video and touchscreen performance )
http://freakshare.net/files/m36m97dy/USBburntool.rar.html ( flashtool ( download separtly ) )
Howto Flash the device:
Shutdown the Pad.
Then Press The Button on the Right site in front of the pad (there is only one?) and the Power Button at the Same Time.
Then the device will be flashable and the light will be blue i think.
Then you Put the USB-Cable in, install the driver which is also in the package.
Now you can open burntool.
Device10 should be green.
Now jo goto Settings, and set uboot, kernel,sys-dat, udat
uboot: u-boot.img
linux-kernel:zImage_cui
linux-sys:system.img
linux-udat:userdata.img
Press the FIRST button from the left site to confirm the settings
Now press Start and the device should be starting to flash....
However sometimes the board hangs after flashing and will not start directly dont worry. If everything doesnt help, do a reset.
So iam not responsible again, this was the way i used and it worked.
I thinks its impossible to brick the pad, because you can flash it every time again. (throu ENTER+Power button mode).
( source: Kaiza1)
RPM Script
RPM Sript
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=391982&d=1283225153
Howto:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7924998&postcount=695
Christian Buchner Custom image
http://www.mediafire.com/?96oe79ii668t2ly
Pictures
Pictures i've taken from the hardware inside the device can be found here:
http://www.easy-share.com/1911758044/Archive.tar
Wowawiwa

This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.

I am wondering the same thing too. I have vogue and I am very impress with the work of Myth Donut build. I just ordered a ZT180. I familiar with building linux kernel, mostly for servers and desktops, maybe if I can hack some stuffs if the original build is out somewhere. Is there a place where I can pickup some clues about this here?
WowaWiwa said:
Hi People,
This week i've received the zt-180 10 inch ipad clone. As i could not found another thread about this device it's good to start one and gather information about this device. Of course it would be great to see some news about the device.
I am trying to get my hands on the software from the developer, with the correct settings
and drivers for this device. Please comment below if you got anything new on this!
If i have some news or results i will be back!
Another discussion on this device is going on:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=11UBEVCDl
Pictures i've taken from the hardware inside the device can be found here:
Kind regards.
Wowawiwa
update: uploaded the pictures again @ megaupload.com
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I am interested in the ZT180, but I think I will hold out for the tegra 2 based android tablets I keep hearing about.

Thanks for the image. I tried to find the data sheets online but fail to find the main processors. I think they relabeled the chip. It is most likely from south korea. Same for the memory chip.
The RTL8201CT is the LAN chip:
http://www.realtek.com.tw/products/productsview.aspx?langid=1&pfid=13&level=5&conn=4&prodid=25
The two NAND flash chips are: HY5PS1G1631C FP-Y5
http://www.hynix.com/datasheet/pdf/dram/HY5PS1G4(8.16)31C(L)FP(Rev0.3).pdf

csbert, would you please answer me in PM.
I have 2 Interesting Firmwares for the 180:
-Android
-WinCE.
Flashsoftware + uboot is included.
My firsttry will be run a little linux with usb + tft support to see the full hardware .....
Could we work together ?

Sry i dont get this Forumsoftware, sorry...

Sry for Douplepost:
Now i got this :
LCD == MD101-001TDAN
LAN == RTL8201CT
WLAN == RT3070L (Ralink)
NAND == HY5PS1G1631C FP-Y5.
We need more information
The Cortex-A8 Processor is ARMv7.
csbert: Do you got my PM with Downloadlink? Please answer.

Yes. I got it thanks you for sharing.
When I get my machine, I will starting building a linux kernel for it.
However, should we do android instead? When done right, it is pretty good.
kaiza1 said:
Sry for Douplepost:
Now i got this :
LCD == MD101-001TDAN
LAN == RTL8201CT
WLAN == RT3070L (Ralink)
NAND == HY5PS1G1631C FP-Y5.
We need more information
The Cortex-A8 Processor is ARMv7.
csbert: Do you got my PM with Downloadlink? Please answer.
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I'm looking to buy one of these, can someone give me a link as where to buy one from??

Well, it is confirmed that it is not a Cortex, which is Arm v7, but is an Arm 11, which is Arm V6. So it is like a superfast iPhone 2G.
http://www.slatedroid.com/showthrea...180-Specifications-Faking-Not-ARMv7-A8-Cortex!
It is still a nice platform to develop on though.

but not for $300...
[EDIT]
might as well cash in on a $150 GT78, and develop on that...
spam 5m delay is utterly moronic...
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You're doing a great job!
I have one, but I can't use it because of the chinese firmware which I doesn't understand....
hope some of you can post an firmware vesion soon so I can start using my device.
respect for the ones who can make the roms!

This Package includes:
-Usb_Driver
-WinCE
-Android2.1
-burntool
http://www.multiupload.com/BV5BEUWJ1K
Again I need to say, that is (so far as i know) not the Official Firmware.
This Android really sucks, i dont like it, only use it for informationfinding.
Do somebody already have a SDK Connection to the pad (PC<-SDK->PAD)
I need to know howto make a adb connection possible.
Thanks

spooke said:
I'm looking to buy one of these, can someone give me a link as where to buy one from??
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I bought mine at vostrostone.com (and got it in 3 days from China!) but there are alot of sites out there...
check out slatedroid.com and look at the non-listed devices under the forum...

WowaWiwa said:
Hi People,
First ROM available for download here ( Thanks to Kaiza1 ! ) .
Contains:
- ubootloader
- burntool ( for flashing the ZT-180 )
- Android images
Wowawiwa
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Is this Android 2.1 v1 (that came with the ZT-180) or something else?

I was curious as to what the device actually was.
From Hinagiku's prompting on QQ, I made threads on Slatedroid about the spec faking.
I am still unable to retrieve system files to actually further prove that thsiis indeed an ARM11 based processor. I have tried to use unyaffs on the system.img from my Linux partition. The system.img should be some variant of yaffs, as there's a file in the firmware pack that indicates that.
I was hoping to find out where and how JIT has been enabled, and possibly perform readelf on the libs.
Anyhow I really want a system dump.

xaueious said:
I was curious as to what the device actually was.
From Hinagiku's prompting on QQ, I made threads on Slatedroid about the spec faking.
I am still unable to retrieve system files to actually further prove that thsiis indeed an ARM11 based processor. I have tried to use unyaffs on the system.img from my Linux partition. The system.img should be some variant of yaffs, as there's a file in the firmware pack that indicates that.
I was hoping to find out where and how JIT has been enabled, and possibly perform readelf on the libs.
Anyhow I really want a system dump.
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Tell me how to do a system dump and I will gladly help, I am used to WM devices so please bear with me until I "catch up" to Android.

How to flash the android onto zt-180?
Hi,
Have downloaded the firmware including the burntool but don't know what to do now.. above all, its in chinese..
Any help please.. btw the zt-180 is not recorgnized on otg or usb port with windows 7.. any ideas?
eric

First:
Shutdown the Pad.
Then Press The Button on the Right site in front of the pad (there is only one?) and the Power Button at the Same Time. Then the device will be flashable and the light will be blue i think.
Then you Put the USB-Cable in, install the driver which is also in the package.
Now you can open burntool.
Device10 should be green.
Now jo goto Settings, and set uboot, kernel,sys-dat, udat
uboot: u-boot.img
linux-kernel:zImage_cui
linux-sys:system.img
linux-udat:userdata.img
Press the FIRST button from the left site to confirm the settings
Now press Start and the device should be starting to flash....
However sometimes the board hangs after flashing and will not start directly dont worry. If everything doesnt help, do a reset.
So iam not responsible again, this was the way i used and it worked.
I thinks its impossible to brick the pad, because you can flash it every time again. (throu ENTER+Power button mode).
I'll hope now you understand it
My Problem is now to get the SDK working, which usb port i have to use, to make a usb-sdk connection with the pad. The OTG Port isnt recognized in windows while Android is running, and i dont have a Cable to test USB to USB directly. Could that be possible? If anyone have the resources please test it, i need this information thanks

Need urgent help(willing to pay)

Hi i need urgent assistance...i do a little retail and like my products to be efficient in everything...got a good looking qualcomm msm7227 800mhz 512mb 4gb tablet....now consequently the internal memory allocated for app datat storage is low(150mb).....i need help with:
---rooting (need to do some moddding so i can load apps on sd or something)
---stock rom or custom rom (to flash a newer os unto it and root too)
---general tutorial on how to mod,flash ,root info on all those cwm stuff....
Thanks

droidmarshall said:
Hi i need urgent assistance...i do a little retail and like my products to be efficient in everything...got a good looking qualcomm msm7227 800mhz 512mb 4gb tablet....now consequently the internal memory allocated for app datat storage is low(150mb).....i need help with:
---rooting (need to do some moddding so i can load apps on sd or something)
---stock rom or custom rom (to flash a newer os unto it and root too)
---general tutorial on how to mod,flash ,root info on all those cwm stuff....
Thanks
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brand? model? you cant just say you have a tablet and tell the processor... thats like saying my car has 4 tires when i go to buy some new ones.

jeffsrawr said:
brand? model? you cant just say you have a tablet and tell the processor... thats like saying my car has 4 tires when i go to buy some new ones.
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its brand is voosoo and the model is v7...(VOOSOO V7) i really need help with it...is there any better way to reach an expert on this?

Hello good people, I will join Jour company, because I have the same problem with a very similar chinese product VooSoo V75 based on MStar CPU MSW8868. Did not manage to find anything valuable, or did not manage to extract any value from my findings in Google.
PC with vista can see ADB composite device, PDA Net also detects the device, but ADB shell can not see the device. here is the place I have stuck. the cause of all problems is my attempt to modify build.prop file and force the tablet to introduce as Samsung. Seems I touched something more then needed. I have a backup file of build.prop.
Please give some advice to moove from dead point.
Many thanks and Happy New Year.

evkapoc said:
Hello good people, I will join Jour company, because I have the same problem with a very similar chinese product VooSoo V75 based on MStar CPU MSW8868. Did not manage to find anything valuable, or did not manage to extract any value from my findings in Google.
PC with vista can see ADB composite device, PDA Net also detects the device, but ADB shell can not see the device. here is the place I have stuck. the cause of all problems is my attempt to modify build.prop file and force the tablet to introduce as Samsung. Seems I touched something more then needed. I have a backup file of build.prop.
Please give some advice to moove from dead point.
Many thanks and Happy New Year.
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Totally forgot it was running 4.03 version Android. When attempting to boot while pressing volume down and power buttons it shows droid on it's back with a red triangle in it's belly. No reaction to any key pressed.
Thanks again.

evkapoc said:
Totally forgot it was running 4.03 version Android. When attempting to boot while pressing volume down and power buttons it shows droid on it's back with a red triangle in it's belly. No reaction to any key pressed.
Thanks again.
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Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2066041 it might support your tablet. Let me know if it does.

droidmarshall said:
Hi i need urgent assistance...i do a little retail and like my products to be efficient in everything...got a good looking qualcomm msm7227 800mhz 512mb 4gb tablet....now consequently the internal memory allocated for app datat storage is low(150mb).....i need help with:
---rooting (need to do some moddding so i can load apps on sd or something)
---stock rom or custom rom (to flash a newer os unto it and root too)
---general tutorial on how to mod,flash ,root info on all those cwm stuff....
Thanks
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What prep have you done? Anything else you got installed? Depending on the developer who makes the ROM/Kernal usually they add a 'How To' guide so thats all the info you need on how to flash unless your wanting somebody to email/IM you with help. Also the tablet will have limits, there are a few apps in the Play Store that can help in regards to transferring apps to SD (app name AppstoSD).
I'm willing to help you as it's always fun to start a new project

Flashing android Writst-watch or Live-boot from SD-card

Hi guys
I need to install a version of android on this wrist watch that has a IM client with OTR (off-the-record) plugin and i need to make the whole OS non-persistant so nothing gets saved.
Here's the specs
CPU / Memory / Operating System
MediaTek MT-6513 650MHz Dual Core Processor
DDR: 4GB ROM; 2GB RAM;
FREE 8GB MicroSD Card
Android 2.2 Froyo Operating System
If anyone can help me out i'm willing to compensate and make a donation. I have no knowledge of Flashing ROMS but im trying to impliment a kind of " Live-CD " approach so i can just add the IM client with the needed plugin and then re-flash the OS or just boot the new OS from SD-card

A wrist watch with those specs? Interesting, can you show a link or a pic?
If it is a MT6513, then it is *not* a dual core. The MT6313 is the same as the MT6573, but without the 3G modem.
Also, I do not understand what you mean with 'making it non-persistent'
Anyway, if it is a MT6513, I advise you to first use the MTK Droid tools to make a backup of the existing phone. Latest tool version (that I know of) is v2.3 here.
Other useful links are below. But please take care, if you make a mistake, you can brick the phone wrist-watch. And since I do not have a device like this, I can not precisely tell you what to do and what buttons to press, and I suspect neither do others.
CWM flashing tutorial (update using recovery)
MT6575 flashing tutorial (update using flash utility
Lenovo Original recovery tutorial
Edit: Is this the phone we are talking about?

Thankyou cybermaus
cybermaus said:
A wrist watch with those specs? Interesting, can you show a link or a pic?
If it is a MT6513, then it is *not* a dual core. The MT6313 is the same as the , but without the 3G modem.
Also, I do not understand what you mean with 'making it non-persistent'
Anyway, if it is a MT6513, I advise you to first use the MTK Droid tools to make a backup of the existing phone. Latest tool version (that I know of) is
Other useful links are below. But please take care, if you make a mistake, you can brick the phone wrist-watch. And since I do not have a device like this, I can not precisely tell you what to do and what buttons to press, and I suspect neither do others.
Edit: Is linuxslate.org/Review_Z1_Android-2.2-Watch.html"]this the phonewe are talking about?
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Yes that is the watch i am talking about also moneytoo has made a post about this such device however the reason i am asking again is due to the fact that i need it specifically to boot "live" so it doesnt save anything and i need to know how do i add my IM client to the OS before it goes "LIVE"
Also i cannot post in that forum as i am a new member.
In laymans terms,
I want to put a IM app on the watch/phone and then make a image of the OS like in linux and then every time from there on when the watch powers on its booting the OS from the SD-Card or from anywhere as long as its a live-distro.

[Q] Identifying and routing my mini android phone

Hi all,
Background:
I bought an android phone from Chinavasion. It is described as
Wholesale Waterproof Android Phone - Mini Android Phone From China
I cannot identify its device type which is why I am posting here. The play store identifies the phone as
Alps Ratech72_wet_rlk_lca
The phone has a MT6572 Dual Core 1GHz CPU and runs Android version 4.2.2.
I want to increase the ram of the phone. It is 256MB. I want to use virtual memory. I have a 2GB sdcard in the phone. I am planning to give it 512MB. Can I do this without rooting? If I have to root it, then how do I do so? I would prefer not to use an exploit.
Anyone any suggestions?
Pranav

Hiya,
I went around looking for some hints on this phone as well but didn't come up with anything.
I got my device yesterday and I understand your issue. I have no sollution for you but I do have a solid work-around to get some more app space which, I'm afraid, involves rooting.
Activate USB debugging, connect your device to a PC. Download and run Kingo Android Root and follow the instructions.
After that I "adb'ed" to make the phone choose the SD-Card as the default installing path. Run th following command with adb.
Code:
# adb shell pm set-install-location 2
For the apps that wouldn't move to the SD-Card, due to su issues, I moved manually with the app called Move app to SD card.
Grant the app root access to sort out the apps not willing to move by themselves.
With this sorted I now have 500 mb of apps installed on the SD-Card. I am running low on memory now due to some parts of the app still installs on the phone memory.
Not a real app2sd script but it certanly will get you some more apps installed!
Another hint: When I ordered the phone they said it supported 16 GB SD-Cards only but I'm running flawless with a 64 GB card!
I'd love to see a costum recovery (since I don't know chinese) and CM for this device, but since it's not a western phone I guess we'll have to settle with stock.
Hope this helps.

A few hours has gone by and without doing any backups I replaced some system apps and now I can bearly work the phone! Haha.. Thou shall not do this sort of thing after 2 h sleep.
Anyway, don't be afraid of doing what I wrote in the previous post, it worked just fine! I'm hoping you'll do it, it's the only way I can think of to get the system files back. :-S
Since there seem to be no one but you and me who have bought there phones..
edit: Sorted out my problem, got it running again! However, if you are going to root it, please do share the stock files! :-S

PranavLal said:
Hi all,
Background:
I bought an android phone from Chinavasion. It is described as
Wholesale Waterproof Android Phone - Mini Android Phone From China
I cannot identify its device type which is why I am posting here. The play store identifies the phone as
Alps Ratech72_wet_rlk_lca
The phone has a MT6572 Dual Core 1GHz CPU and runs Android version 4.2.2.
I want to increase the ram of the phone. It is 256MB. I want to use virtual memory. I have a 2GB sdcard in the phone. I am planning to give it 512MB. Can I do this without rooting? If I have to root it, then how do I do so? I would prefer not to use an exploit.
Anyone any suggestions?
Pranav
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to use virtual memory you would have to root it and plus you cant get that much more ram with virtual memory, 256mb of ram on a 4.2.2 phone? i hope you got a good deal for it because 256mb will get you nowhere with nowadays google play apps updates hogging all the ram.

Some more info. Appearently the phone is also called "Nanex" and/or Z18 Mini Smartphone.. Maybe it's called different things in different regions?

Move to SD card SUCCESSFUL!
Im so glad there was this thread, it seems like nobody else knows about this awesome little phone!
I followed the instructions that "pingaan" posted and it worked! now i can install as many apps to SD card as i want, awesome!

I'm glad I could help.

I've been using this device for about a week now and I have to say that the stock rom is horrible! There are many flaws and no updates incoming, as far as I know.
Another disappinting thing is that the screen material is >VERY< easily scratched so DO NOT order this phone without screen protection.
I am going to order a new one cause I love that it's so small! It's even smaller than my old "dumbphone", but I don't see myself using stock rom. I'd rather not use the phone at all.
I'm going to try to compile a custom recovery and port a suitable CM11 rom to this device for proper usage.
Don't expect it any time soon, cause my days are normally filled up with family, house and work.
Regards.

pingaan said:
I've been using this device for about a week now and I have to say that the stock rom is horrible! There are many flaws and no updates incoming, as far as I know.
Another disappinting thing is that the screen material is >VERY< easily scratched so DO NOT order this phone without screen protection.
I am going to order a new one cause I love that it's so small! It's even smaller than my old "dumbphone", but I don't see myself using stock rom. I'd rather not use the phone at all.
I'm going to try to compile a custom recovery and port a suitable CM11 rom to this device for proper usage.
Don't expect it any time soon, cause my days are normally filled up with family, house and work.
Regards.
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everything about this phone is pretty good for the size, except the ram is so ridiculously small, i've tried to add virtual ram with link2sd and partitioned sd card, but apparently link2sd won't work without hacing the bootloader unlocked first, but i can't unlock the bootloader as it seems like there doesn't seem to be proper drivers for this phone.
if you are planning to do a custom rom on there, please let us know how when and how you managed to get the bootloader unlocked plz! :fingers-crossed:

Since I noticed the screen being easily scratched I ordered a new device from a different retailer, along with a plastic screen protection.
There is an interesting thing about this. The bootanimations are different and there's also a reboot option in the powermenu on the new.
Maybe the bootloader already is open? I mean, if you can change the power menu you need to alter the framework, right? The bootanimation is quite easy to change with root access however.
Have you checked the built-in recovery? There is actually an option for installing "update.zip"..
Do you have a proper app2sd script that I can try out on my old device?
Cheers...

Anyone have a backup of the ROM for ratech72_wet_rlk_lca ?? I plugged in a MTK Tool and I seem to have corrupted the system ;-( ... Didn't even get a chance to backup!
Help would be appreciated!

z18 ROM
regardtv said:
Anyone have a backup of the ROM for ratech72_wet_rlk_lca ?? I plugged in a MTK Tool and I seem to have corrupted the system ;-( ... Didn't even get a chance to backup!
Help would be appreciated!
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Anyone find a copy of the ROM I need it also?

T9 RK3318 Custom ROM

Hello, Do you know a custom rom compatible with the Box T9 RK3318 ? The stock rom is too ... Stock ^^ Thank you in advance.

searching too ;-)

I found a Android 9 Stock rom for the T9 64GB 4GB ram version of this box. Best way to upgrade it is by using a SDcard formatted in Fat32 and use the SD card using SD_Firmware_Tool_v146_eng_AndroidPC.zip and the firmware file name is 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z2_0820.img Make the SD card with the program. Insert the SD card while the box has no power. Hold the button inside the AV port while holding it in. Plug in the power. Then release the button when you see the T9 boot logo come up and it will automatically program the TV box to version 9. The only issue I had was with playstore would not install the apps. But if you install them manually it would update them or using a phone or computer and pick what you want from playstore works it will download and install from there when you select the TV box. Also it will not connect to WIFI while plugged into Ethernet where as the 8.1 allowed both Ethernet and WIFI to be connected at the same time. I am currently searching for the Android 10 version.
Update:
This file is more updated. 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img Then once its installed run the updater to get the next update to have the latest 9.0 installed.

flood404 said:
I found a Android 9 Stock rom for the T9 64GB 4GB ram version of this box. Best way to upgrade it is by using a SDcard formatted in Fat32 and use the SD card using SD_Firmware_Tool_v146_eng_AndroidPC.zip and the firmware file name is 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z2_0820.img Make the SD card with the program. Insert the SD card while the box has no power. Hold the button inside the AV port while holding it in. Plug in the power. Then release the button when you see the T9 boot logo come up and it will automatically program the TV box to version 9. The only issue I had was with playstore would not install the apps. But if you install them manually it would update them or using a phone or computer and pick what you want from playstore works it will download and install from there when you select the TV box. Also it will not connect to WIFI while plugged into Ethernet where as the 8.1 allowed both Ethernet and WIFI to be connected at the same time. I am currently searching for the Android 10 version.
Update:
This file is more updated. 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img Then once its installed run the updater to get the next update to have the latest 9.0 installed.
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hello, sorry for my English I live in France I would have a question about the box: TV T9 RK3318, 4gb / 64gb. the problem is that the time is desynchronized on restart and creates problems to connect to applications when the time is out of order, I tried everything changed the time zone to deactivate and entered the time Manual it goes out of order all the time . is there a custom version or a version 10?

As far as I know there is no Android 10 available for this TV box. If you want Android 10 time to buy a different Box other than a rockchip based one. As for the time resetting whenever the box is restarted this is normal it only resync when it connects to a time server on the internet. Not sure how you go about fixing that. There is no internal battery to keep time on it like a other devices would have.

Android 10 GSI ? Since the T9 was released on Android 9 and hence Treble compatible

yes no custom rom no Android 10, for now, even with an internal wifi connection sometimes she does not want to synchronize

Hello,
Before going further with this, if you wish to test those firmwares go ahead but you are the only responsible for your acts
I don't want any credits it's just to help ppl out, I was just testing the device myself.
I was also looking for a custom rom for the T9 Rk3318 but couldn't find one (in the box it was mentioned 3318 but when I opened the device in the mainboard it was saying rk3328 :/ )
I flashed some firmwares that I found (not custom) and finally bricked the box.
Then I did the testpoint and recovered it with two firmwares that I found in the link below that seems to be very compatible, all the credits goes to the owner.
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/PqyA/6YkwGagu9/ANDROID 10/
A95XR5_RK3318_Android10_2020-07-10 -- is working great
The one below I found it a bit slower but it also works
RK3318_DC_R1_AP6330_10_20200707.0137working
What doesn't work:
- original remote control
- display leds
...you can tell
You need a tool to flash them
-Rockship factory Tool
-Usb male to usb male cable (you can also find some videos on youtube to make one yourself)
you can find some instructions how to flash here:
Regards

li70 said:
Hello,
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This post helped me a lot, didn't have to search aimlessly and after flashing the a95xr5 rom its way better than the Z5 one the tvbox had before. It's still slow but man, compared to the old ROM its usable and not so damn sluggish. Thanks for taking the time to post this.

caxhatq said:
This post helped me a lot, didn't have to search aimlessly and after flashing the a95xr5 rom its way better than the Z5 one the tvbox had before. It's still slow but man, compared to the old ROM its usable and not so damn sluggish. Thanks for taking the time to post this.
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Yeah that looks identical to my tv box board. The firmware will work that I posted a link to works.

flood404 said:
Yeah that looks identical to my tv box board. The firmware will work that I posted a link to works.
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I've found an Android 11 ROM for this box, works amazingly well compared to the A95X and the sluggish T9 Z5 ROM. Here is a link to it:
RK3318_DC_HK1_COOL_AP6330_11_20210522.1453.zip
drive.google.com
WIFI works, only the front panel and infrared remote does not work. By the way, I flashed this ROM with an SD card because the USB cable I made was wonky and stopped flashing midway causing the box to not boot at all. It's simple, download the tool I've attached to this post and use it to either flash or just boot the img if you don't wanna flash it to eMMC (Haven't tested the SD Boot function myself but it should work)
This website also helped me a ton: https://forum.armbian.com/topic/17597-csc-armbian-for-rk3318rk3328-tv-box-boards/

caxhatq said:
I've found an Android 11 ROM for this box, works amazingly well compared to the A95X and the sluggish T9 Z5 ROM. Here is a link to it:
RK3318_DC_HK1_COOL_AP6330_11_20210522.1453.zip
drive.google.com
WIFI works, only the front panel and infrared remote does not work. By the way, I flashed this ROM with an SD card because the USB cable I made was wonky and stopped flashing midway causing the box to not boot at all. It's simple, download the tool I've attached to this post and use it to either flash or just boot the img if you don't wanna flash it to eMMC (Haven't tested the SD Boot function myself but it should work)
This website also helped me a ton: https://forum.armbian.com/topic/17597-csc-armbian-for-rk3318rk3328-tv-box-boards/
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It says this is Android 9.0 here. https://romprovider.com/soudamini-hk1-cool-firmware-support/

Hi,
I know it's an old thread but i'm try'n to revive this box without success.
On board it's written 2G/16B tried 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z4_1025.img firmware but restoration give me errors (see screenshot) would like to try 3318_9.0-TVBOX-Z2_0820.img firmware but didn't find it so if someone somewhere had this deep in his storage,please upload it again,it would be helpfull.
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Hi i have used so many hours on this. If someone is interessted in recover this device back to stock firmware, here it is:
All the usefull links i have used:
Rockchip firmware update guide for Android TV-Box 2023
Tutorial to update, recover or unbrick with a firmware file our Android TV Box with SoC Rockchip RK3188, RK3368, RK3228, RK3229, RK3566...
androidpctv.com
Introduction — Firefly Wiki
RK3328-based firefly open source motherboard, has very powerful performance, USES a quad-core 64-bit processor Rochchip RK3328, and integrates 2.4g WIFI and bluetooth 4.2 module on the tiny motherboard, with usb2.0, usb3.0, hdmi, 1000M Ethernet, i2s and other diverse interfaces.
wiki.t-firefly.com
I have successfully restored my device back to Android 9.0. Using Driverassist 4.7 and RKdevTool v.2.58.
If anyone knows how to update the device to android 10 or higher WITHOUT bricking the device or some functions not working so please tell me.
Remember to give the device some time to startup after the firmware downloaded successfully.

caxhatq said:
I've found an Android 11 ROM for this box, works amazingly well compared to the A95X and the sluggish T9 Z5 ROM. Here is a link to it:
RK3318_DC_HK1_COOL_AP6330_11_20210522.1453.zip
drive.google.com
WIFI works, only the front panel and infrared remote does not work. By the way, I flashed this ROM with an SD card because the USB cable I made was wonky and stopped flashing midway causing the box to not boot at all. It's simple, download the tool I've attached to this post and use it to either flash or just boot the img if you don't wanna flash it to eMMC (Haven't tested the SD Boot function myself but it should work)
This website also helped me a ton: https://forum.armbian.com/topic/17597-csc-armbian-for-rk3318rk3328-tv-box-boards/
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works perfectly I used still using the same Rom about months ago