[ROM] Khadas VIM2 - SCV3-ATV Beta (AndroidTV)

Well here it is the ATV version!

ORIGINAL THREAD IN FreakTab: Press Here

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

READ THE BUGS SECTION FOR UNNECESSARY QUESTIONS!!!

UPDATE LIKE THIS - SCV1 (IMG) -> SCV3 (OTA) (ALL OTHERS THAT ARE ON OTHER VERSIONS YOU CAN UPDATE JUST FINE )


Changelog V3:

  • Fixed passthrough in Kodi 17, SPMC 17, FTMC 17, maybe others… (DTS, DTS-HD etc…)
  • Updated Youtube APP to 2.01.04
  • Some video optimizations ( tested in two different’s online ISP’s TV and both give HD streams just fine )
  • Other little stuff…

Bugs V3:

  • Same as V1

Changelog V2:

  • Fixed fan not starting after reboot!
  • Fixed gamepads keys
  • Enabled multiuser.
  • Other little stuff done… crash fixes etc…
  • THE 1º BOOT AFTER THIS UPDATE TAKE A BIT LONGER, AFTER THAT IT GOES TO NORMAL AGAIN, SO WAIT FOR THE BOOT TO FINISH!

Bugs V2:

  • Same as V1

Changelog V1A:

  • Fixed a nasty(my fault lol) AMCODEC bug in FTMC Krypton(to be rls) and SPMC krypton(is NOT the 16.8rc1…) and possible others.
  • Turn on the fan by default, in auto sense mode!

Bugs V1A:

  • Same as V1

Changelog V1ATV:

  • 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
  • Netflix, youtube, playstore…etc… fully working
  • 4k Youtube support.
  • initd.d support.
  • Removed Navigation and Status bar just like Real ATV’s. ( so dont ask for it )
  • PS3/PS4 gamepad support ( only with cable… )
  • Added Xbox360/XboxOne gamepad support ( cable, wireless and Bluetooth )
  • Added Dragonrise USB HID game controllers.
  • Removed supersu app ( See bugs section )
  • Wifi connection speed should be a little better.
  • Permissions fixed. ( lots… )
  • Many KL’s added.
  • Fixed AMCODEC playback.
  • Some audio mods.
  • FTMC Build 30
  • Added Android TV screensaver ( default 5 min )
  • Optimized some animation stuff!
  • And a lot of other stuff that i dont remember now! ( ye ye i know i need to make notes… )

Bugs V1ATV:

  • Removed superuser app to avoid bootloop’s if anyone by mistake updates the su binary.
  • 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
  • On setupwizard dont choose tablet to login, choose normal login since the table/etc… is not working.
  • On “More Settings” in settings you will see the white settings, forget it… it wont work it will crash if you press anywhere, real atv dont have that settings.
  • Possible a lot more!

Want to buy me a beer?


Download SCV3 Cumulative OTA:

Download SCV1 IMG:


Install instructions:

  • Use usb burning tool… for the IMG
  • Use recovery to flash 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 :smile:

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Good Job!

Just rename the title from ‘Vim 2’ to ‘VIM2’ :wink:

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ye dint notice it, btw i thnk you need to move the other VIM2 “normal” rom to this part of the forum since is in VIM1 part of the forum!

any heat sink you recommend?

Not really, but the ones for the Rasp. Pi should be enough.

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Updated 1º post with SCV1A OTA.
Use the internal update app to update it, or reboot to recovery and do it…

Im going to rls SCV2 OTA today or tomorrow…

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Great works, and some users start to receive their VIM2 board from Gearbest.com.

Updated 1º post with SCV2…

Updated 1º post with SCV3 Cumulative OTA…

Hi,

I am new to this device and forum too . Can you explain what SCV3 stands for? :slight_smile:

S.

Hello, Welcome.
SC stands for the ROM’s generous developer(author of this thread) superceleron(@superceleron). V3 is the third version of this ROM. superceleron is one of the leading developers over at Freaktab.
Find more here.

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Hi,

thanks for the info :wink: I was thinking about it but was not sure lol.

S.

after install this rom, the box will be recognized by usb burning tool, thank you.

Thanks bro!
could you guide me to add this launcher to default: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.leanbacklauncher&hl=vi

This rom already have that launcher!

after install this rom, the box will be recognized by usb burning tool, thank you.

I am getting some issue while trying to access more settings. It is exiting to Home as soon as i click on any options in there.

The box is very decent but the temperature is very high. Even with heatsink. Runnin ATV3 on it and is working fine.

Yes, it crashes when tried to access