[ROM] Khadas Vim 2 - SCV1 VTV ("Normal" Version)

Hi there guys and girls, one more rom/fw for you all!
Many thks to gearbest for sending me the device to play
Many Thks to @Robert for the beta test.

ORIGINAL THREAD IN FreakTab: Press Here

I REALLY RECOMMEND ADDING A HEATSINK TO THE CPU!!!

READ THE BUGS SECTION FOR UNNECESSARY QUESTIONS!!!

THIS ROM CAN ALSO BE USED ON NON-VTV Versions.


Changelog V1:

  • 55% based on stock
  • Big optimization, is really fast now and i mean fast… you will see it!
  • Navigation should be smooth as silk and fast.
  • New Boot Logo, many thks to danielelek90 for the great work
  • Fixed passthrough in Kodi 17, SPMC 17, FTMC 17, maybe others… (DTS, DTS-HD etc…)
  • Double press home button brings the app switch(app kill) use the del button on VTV remote to close open apps.
  • Fixed UI crashes
  • Some UI changes:
    • organized the icons on status bar dropdown.
    • fixed and screenshot function on navigation bar
    • removed led control from navigation bar
    • Fixed and added back power button in navigation bar
  • Some video optimizations ( tested in two different’s online ISP’s TV and both give HD streams just fine )
  • Fixed Some launchers not working (Nova Launcher…)
  • Enabled Multiusers ( Max 2 )
  • Enabled round icons, if the apps supports it.
  • Custom Wetek WebOs launcher (Many thks to wetek for let me use it)
    • Menu Button is king on this launcher, its used to add remove icons on the main screen, also to remove widgets.
    • Long press on the default icons on desktop you can change them to other apps (White Logos…)
    • Long press on the icons you add to the deskop and you can rearrange them.
    • Bing Pic of the day background.
  • Netflix, youtube, playstore…etc… fully working
  • 4k Youtube support.
  • initd.d support.
  • PS3/PS4 gamepad support ( only with cable… )
  • Added Xbox360/XboxOne gamepad support ( cable, wireless and Bluetooth )
  • Added Dragonrise USB HID game controllers.
  • Fixed gamepads keys
  • Added upper and lower bars ( status bar and navigation bar )
  • Added Status and Navigation’s bar’s auto hide!
  • Wifi range and connection speed should be a little better.
  • Permissions fixed. ( lots… )
  • Many KL’s added.
  • Fixed AMCODEC playback.
  • Some audio mods.
  • FTMC Build 31
  • Added Android TV screensaver ( default 1h timeout )
  • Added a setupwizard.
  • Optimized some animation stuff!
  • Removed the hard locked launcher, so you guys can now choose your own launcher.
  • Added lighthome launcher, so now theirs 2 on the rom.
  • And a lot of other stuff that i dont remember now! ( ye ye i know i need to make notes… )

Bugs V1:

  • In youtube app when you search if it ask to access you microphone deny it or else it will crash.
  • No TWRP for now, im having some weird issues with it… so that is going to take more time… sorry no Magisk install of course because of that
  • The DTV app Icon is to dark on WebOS, Khadas staff really need to make a new DTV icon…
  • Possible a lot more!

Want to buy me a beer?


Download SCV1 IMG:


Install instructions:

  • Use usb burning tool… the img
  • Use recovery the OTA…

Where to buy:


1º BOOT MAY TAKE +/- 6 MINUTES!

THIS ROM DELETES ALL YOUR DATA SO DO A BACKUP!

USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Enjoy it!

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Have not had a chance to try it yet, but looking forward to it.

Thanks for your efforts and time.