Is Kodi still installed? If so, have you tried uninstalling it?
If possible, save your data and maybe reflash the VIM2.
Install something else (different OS) and watch your device work
It’s the vim2 that’s doing it I’ve uninstalled Kodi that’s when I found out the thing is I don’t want to remove the OS android that’s on it there is know other update
It is possible that some part of the OS has become corrupted. Without a factory reset or flashing/reflashing the VIM2, it could be difficult to resolve.
I assume you are certain the power supply and cable are delivering the required voltage and current.
I’ve done a factory reset about 4 or 5 times but it’s still been doing it I don’t know what’s making it restart I thought it was something to do with Kodi I even tried a different cable I’ve got official khadas plug and cable it doesn’t work with another cable say iPhone cable or the iPhone plug I’ve got the latest image I’ve noticed there is android pie I was thinking of trying that I’m bit worried doing this because mess up my vim2
You can use Krescue to back up your current OS and data. Then if Android Pie doesn’t suit your needs, your current OS and data could be restored.
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How do I do this do I have to download Krescue on my vim2 I don’t understand will this write over my OS that’s on it now or should I just download OS Pie I don’t know what to do because this as being going on for ages I wish I could what’s causing to shutdown and restart
Krescue can be written to an SD card. The VIM would boot in to Krescue on the SD card. At that point no change has been made to your existing OS. Krescue will not make changes to you system unless you instruct it to do so.
Have a look at this video to observe what Krescue looks like once booted. Advance the video to time 1:50 to observe Krescue being used to back up an existing system. Backing up your existing OS will allow you to return to it if you desire.
Krescue images are here, you want VIM2.krescue.sd.img.gz.
Use a program like Etcher or Rufus to burn the Krescue image to the SD card.
Remove the power cable from the VIM2, press and hold the power button, while holding the button, reconnect the power cable, release button after 10 or so seconds.
Do I have to install Krescue or can I just install Android Pie over my existing OS
You can install Pie over existing OS. Use any of the usual tools. FYI Krescue can also be used to flash your current system.
Is there any videos on how to install Pie on the vim2
I don’t think there is a video doing it from a Mac. What method do you intend to use?
I’ve got a windows machine now so I’m going to do it on that I can’t remember how I done it could you show us in detail
Is the OS Pie rooted or none
Is the latest pie image for the vim2 rooted or not
hi, yes, there is root access
Yes, as Vladimir.v.v stated, it is rooted. To my knowledge, all Khadas firmware is rooted unless stated otherwise in the image name.
I’m trying it out now if I go into settings then back it’s got like a dark line that appears across the screen I don’t know what that is I think I’m going back to nougat much better than this and I don’t think it’s rooted
My VIM2 has developer superceleron’s Android Pie “Normal” installed. I am using the debug version and it is rooted. You may want to try out some of his custom ROMs. He offers Debug and User builds, the User builds are not rooted.
If interested, see…
superceleron’s Normal Android Pie.
superceleron’s ATV Android Pie.