The new Firmware v2.0.0 with Android 7.0 Nougat for HiMedia Q10 Pro and Himedia Q5 Pro Release
We have good news for fans of TV Boxes from HiMedia, and exactly the last two models HiMedia Q10 Pro (review here) and HiMedia Pro Q5 (review here) equipped with HiSilicon HI3798C V200. The company provides a new firmware (v2.0.0) for these models. Both TV boxes with the new firmware v2.0.0 received a new Android 7.0 Nougat. They are currently the only TV Boxes which runs on Android 7.0 Nougat.
HiMedia company cares about good relations with users and tries to provide good support their devices. It is a very big plus and if you plan topurchase TVBox heed necessarily on the frequency and vendor support. If someone has not yetdecided or are planning to buy, HiMedia Q5 Pro and Q10 Pro TV Box you can be bought directly from HiMedia via email – [email protected] and on:
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HiMedia Q10 Pro TV Box
For those who have not yet had an opportunity to look at the HiMedia Q10 Pro remind its specification:
- CPU – HiSilicon HI3798C V200 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor
- GPU – ARM Mali-T720 supporting OpenGL ES 3.1/2.0, OpenVG1.1, EGL, and Imprex 2.0 PQ engine with HDR,Dolby vision support.
- Memory – 2GB DDR3
- Storage – 16GB eMMC flash, 3.5″ SATA bay, and 2-in-1 card reader (MMC/SD)
- Video Ouput – 1x HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz, 1x composite video (RCA)
- Audio Output – HDMI, stereo audio (RCA), coaxial and optical S/PDIF ports.
- Video Codecs / Formats – 10-bit H.265/HEVC, H.264, VC1, MPEG4, MPEG2, VP9, VP8, VP6, AVS video decoding up top 250 Mbps bitrate. 3D blu-ray, BD-ISO, 3D BD-ISO
- Audio Capabilities – 7.1 HD Audio pass-through and downmix for Dolby TtrueHD, DTS HD, and Dolby Atmos, 192K/24bit audio decoding and output
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet (with remote wakeup and standby support), 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi with external antenna, Bluetooth 4.0
- USB – 1x USB 3.0 host port, 2x USB 2.0 host ports, 1x USB 3.0 slave port (for PC)
- Misc – Front LED display and smart touch key, Fan, IR receiver
- Case – black brushed aluminium
- Power Supply – 12V/2A
- Dimensions – 226 x 180 x 50mm
- Weight – 1.50 kg
HiMedia Q5 Pro TV Box
For those who have not yet had an opportunity to look at the HiMedia Q5 Pro remind its specification:
- CPU – HiSilicon Hi3798C V200 quad-core ARM Cortex A53 processor
- GPU – ARM Mali-T720 supporting OpenGL ES 3.1/2.0, OpenVG1.1, EGL, and Imprex 2.0 PQ engine with HDR,Dolby vision support.
- Memory – 2GB DDR3
- OS – Android 5.1
- Storage – 8GB eMMC flash and micro SD
- Video Ouput – 1x HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz, 1x composite video (RCA)
- Audio Output – HDMI, stereo audio (RCA), optical S/PDIF port.
- Video Codecs / Formats – 10-bit H.265/HEVC, H.264, VC1, MPEG4, MPEG2, VP9, VP8, VP6, AVS video decoding up top 250 Mbps bitrate. 3D blu-ray, BD-ISO, 3D BD-ISO
- Audio Capabilities – 7.1 HD Audio pass-through and downmix for Dolby TtrueHD, DTS HD, and
- Dolby Atmos, 192K/24bit audio decoding and output
- Connectivity – Gigabit Ethernet (with remote wakeup and standby support), 802.11 b/g/n/ac WiFi with external antenna, Bluetooth 4.0 + EDR
- USB – 1x USB 3.0 host port, 2x USB 2.0 host ports
- Misc – Front LED, IR receiver
- Power Supply – 12V/2A
- Dimensions – 170 x 115 x 25mm
- Weight – 445 g
- Case – aluminium
New firmware Q10 PRO FIRMWARE. ANDROID 7. 2.0.0-FUTEKO-EN. HMD-2.0.0 2016-11-17.181855 can be download here. New firmware Q5 PRO FIRMWARE. ANDROID 7. 2.0.0-FUTEKO-EN. HMD-2.0.0 2016-11-18.175905 can be download here. THIS FIRMWARE IS FOR INTERNATIONAL/EUROPEAN Q10 PRO and Q5 PRO ONLY. The changelog for the new firmware includes:
- Android N OS running stable and smooth
- Support Android N google play version
- Support Samba uPnP
- System function perfectly upgraded from 5.1 to Android N with compatibility
- Youtube updated to 4.10.7 and Netflix to 1.3.11
- Homepage, Application Management, Media Center optimized, focus movement are more swift and smooth
- Media Player upgraded and support mouse operation
- Local Media Playback Improved; Certain rare videos black screen, display ratio of 3D to 2D abnormal, and occasional subtitle defect issues fixed
- Blu-ray video slow loading conditions improved and speed up
- Local Audio output improved and certain audio tracks unable to decode and output issue fixed
- Revise some UI language
- Support Widevine L
- System UI optimized
- Video playback optimized
- Online upgrade optimized
- Media center upgraded
- Launcher performance optimized
- Samba copy function unavailable while there is still enough space fixed
- Settings optimized
- App installer upgraded
- 3Djar upgraded and optimized
Installation Instructions:
- IF YOU ARE RUNNING ANDROID 5.1 (FIRMWARE 101 – 108) YOU MUST INSTALL TWO FIRMWARES, STAGES 1 & 2.
- IF YOU ARE ALREADY RUNNING THE ANDROID 7 BETA FIRMWARE (200) YOU ONLY NEED TO INSTALL ONE FIRMWARE, STAGE 2.
STAGE 1. Migrate from Android 5.1 to Android 7 – download migrate firmware for Q10 Pro here or Q5 Pro here
- Extract update.zip (using an unzip program like 7zip, winzip etc) from Q10_PRO_ANDROID_5.1_TO_ANDROID_7_MIGRATION_FIRMWARE.zip or Q5_PRO_ANDROID_5.1_TO_ANDROID_7_MIGRATION_FIRMWARE.zip to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called ‘update.zip’).
- Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro.
- With Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole UPGRADE button on the back of Q10 Pro (next to the power port).
- While keeping the UPGRADE button pressed, turn on the Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro.
- Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro will show the Android 5.1 green droid upgrade logo.
- When you see the Android 5.1 green droid logo you can release the restore button.
- A progress bar will indicate update progress. Do not turn box off or use the box/remote during update!
- When update is complete the box will automatically reboot.
- First boot will take 3-5 minutes. The box will reboot into Android 7 migration firmware. Allow boot to complete.
STAGE 2. Install latest Android 7 FW – download firmware for Q10 Pro here or Q5 Pro here
1. Extract update.zip (using an unzip program like 7zip, winzip etc) from Q10 Pro here or Q5 Pro here to the root of a FAT32 formatted USB pen drive. (the USB pen drive should contain a single file called ‘update.zip’).
2. Insert the USB pen drive into any USB port of Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro.
3. With Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole UPGRADE button on the back of Q10 Pro (next to the power port) or With Q5 Pro turned off, use a paper clip or pen to press and hold the the pinhole RESTORE button on the back of Q5 Pro (next to the power port).
4. While keeping the UPGRADE button pressed, turn on the Q10 Pro or While keeping the RESTORE button pressed, turn on the Q5 Pro.
5. Q10 Pro or Q5 Pro will show the Android 7 coloured circle upgrade logo.
6. When you see the coloured circle upgrade logo you can release the restore button.
7. A progress bar will indicate update progress. Do not turn box off or use the box/remote during update!
8. When update is complete the box will automatically reboot.
9. First boot will take 3-5 minutes. The box will reboot into Android 7 final 2.0.0 firmware. Allow boot to complete.
