MK8. 02 Android 4. Mini PC hands- on impressions Hardware- wise, there isn't all that much to talk about that we haven't already covered. Unsurprisingly, it is light and plasticky feeling. However, you can imagine that this would be quite safe, being thrown around in the bottom of a bag, or in a key- and coin- filled pocket. It seems a little unfair to say it feels cheap, but then, it is cheap ($7. In the best possible way of course. Set up was easy enough, just plug this little fella into an HDMI port (cable provided) and a USB slot for juice (we used one on the TV, there's the option for a power pack too,) and you're away. It takes a few moments to boot up, but once it does, you're into good old Android (4. We used a wired mouse in the second USB port which worked straight away with no problems. Another option could be to explore some VNC or remote control applications, but this seemed more complicated than it was worth. ![]() ![]() ![]() The Rockchip RK3066 Mini PC firmware and Linux update guide compiles all the official and custom firmware options plus instructions for all popular models. Are you a the owner of a Rockchip RK3066 dual core Android Mini PC? If you have an MK808, UG802. Here's the newest version of the GK802 http:// Here's some info about installing Linux on the GK802 http:// If you want an Android mini PC that won't need a lot of upgrading try the Minix X5 here http:// Here's my video review of the Minix X5 http:// Which ever. UG802 firmwares: http:// http:// Rockchip Batch Tool 1.5 tutorial: http://www.arctablet.com/blog/feature. 41.29 Free Shipping, Wholesale Price, MK808 Dual Core Android 4.2 Jelly Bean TV BOX RK3066 Cortex-A9 Mini PC Stick Support Skype Live Chat. MK908 Quad Core Android Mini PC + RC11 Air Mouse $106.30Buy It Now RK31T Quad Core Android Mini PC + Air Mouse $123.20Buy It Now UG802 Dual Core Android Mini PC $43.50Buy It Now MK808B Dual Core Android Mini PC $47.90Buy It Now MK808. UG802 User Manual by n3wb13 » Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:43 pm 2 Replies 2435 Views Last post by xistooo Wed Dec 05, 2012 12:11 pm File manager recommendations? A dongle- based wireless mouse might be better. What could also be nice, for later versions, would be Bluetooth support for additional HID options. In use, the only difference to a tablet flavor of Android is the mouse part. In the main it's no problem, and you soon get used to it, but apps where touch - - especially of the . All media tasks (HD video, Spotify, You. Tube etc,) were handled pretty well. ![]() Sometimes there is a bit of a lag on the UI - - especially with things like Google Maps, or busy webpages - - but in general it keeps up nicely. We did have a few frustrating moments when taking power from some USB ports which caused the MK8. Out of curiosity, and being the number fetishists that we are, we ran a few quick benchmarks on the wee chap. Now, we didn't go quite as in- depth as we would, say, for a phone, but over all it gave modest, to lower- end results. Quadrant clocked in at around 1. GL Bench 2. 0fps, and Sun Spider 5. Panasonic Eluga territory. Back in the real world, it's fair to say that it didn't take long before we got right into the whole Android- on- a- TV thing, and started to wonder about all the apps that might be well suited to this configuration. You. Tube is an obvious example, and it worked much better on the MK8. Smart TV apps we've seen. The same is true for things like BBC i. Player, where the Android interface is sometimes snappier than the TV app. Of course, it's even better when it brings apps to your TV that otherwise might not be available, like Netflix (which does have TV apps, but only certain models). The more time you spend with this, discovering suitable apps, the better it gets, and we could see some really unique uses for it going forward. Right here and now, though, this is neat little solution that will really appeal tinkerers and Android fans. Of course, anything with a processor and some memory instantly has the Linux wolves circling, and this too would be ideal for your favorite install. As mentioned above, media playing works a charm, which is makes it a good light solution for dumb TVs, or those with poor app options. The general population might not have sufficient use for it just yet, but with a few tweaks like a small battery (so it doesn't switch off with the TV,) Bluetooth, or an audio out, this could really gain a lot of fans. But hey, who wants to be part of the gen pop anyway? We're quite taken with it as it is, and are curious to see how the Cotton Candy stacks up against it. In the meantime, you can check the video below to see how it handles various tasks. How to re- install MK8. The MK8. 02 $7. 4 mini PC ships with Google Android 4. It also ships with root access enabled, which means it’s possible to delete important system files or make other changes that could leave you with a less- than- useful operating system. The good news is that it’s possible to boot an alternate operating system such as Ubuntu Linux from a micro. SD card (although I’ve found that sometimes the MK8. But it’s also possible to re- install the original MK8. Rikomagic has uploaded a recovery suite to its support page, but that download link can be a bit flaky. You might have better luck downloading the 2. MB file from a mirror. If you have a 6. 4- bit PC, you can also download the 6. Live. Suit. Once you’ve done that, here’s how to use the tools to re- install the firmware (or install alternate firmware) using a Windows PC: 1. Open a Windows Explorer window and navigate to the MK8. Double- click the Live. Suit. exe file. 4. Choose the Select. Img option to choose your recovery image and then locate the. See those two small holes on your the front of the MK8. HDMI port? One is for the status LED. Poke a paperclip in the other one to press down on a button and while you’re holding down that button connect your MK8. PC using a USB to mini USB cable. Note: If you’ve already installed the drivers and this isn’t your first time using Live. Suit to install a firmware update, you can probably skip ahead to step 1. It pretty much runs itself from here on out. Your computer will find new hardware but won’t be able to install the drivers properly. Open the Windows Device Manager and look for an “Unknown Device.”8. Right- click on the device and select the option to “Update Driver.”9. Choose the option to “Browse my computer for driver software” and navigate to the livesuit directory and select the “Usb. Driver” folder. 1. As long as Live. Suit is already running, once Windows successfully installs the drivers the app should recognize your device and start installing the firmware. If it does not, you can click the Sys. Update icon to get started. You may see a message asking if you want to overwrite all of your settings or keep your apps and settings in place. Choose the option that best suits your needs. Once the process is complete, unplug your MK8. USB cable) back in to turn it on and boot into . But since I haven’t found a way to install a custom recovery yet, I feel a little safer playing with this little computer now that I know how easy it is to basically perform a factory restore by re- installing the original firmware. Update: You can also now install Clockwork. Mod Recovery on the MK8. The RK8. 04 Android 4. Mini PC is available from Ali. Express for $7. 4.
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