sicxnull

Ordered 2 more X96Qs off aliexpress. will see what versions i get. Will build images for them if they're different. 

@kingbecher Why do you believe this isn't  an Amlogic s905w?  Those cpus are also cortex-a53.  I see Amlogic references throughout the boot log you posted 

I would like to say thank you very much to @sicxnull for the latest images of X96Q V5.1. They work really well and allow me to install HA as well as use it like a PC. You really did a great job!

Managed to find how to solve the issue!
 
For anyone with the same board revision (IK316Q-EMCP_V4.1) and LPDDR3 memory who is struggling to boot standard images:
I tried multiple generic builds (Ophub, etc.) and DTB edits without success. The solution was using this specific pre-configured image version from the sicXnull repository.
The working image is: Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz
Download Link: https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/releases/download/v24.8.0-trunk.425/Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz
It booted immediately. Hope this helps others with this specific hardware.

Updated Images
 
V1.3

Armbian-unofficial_26.02.0-trunk_X96q-v1-3_bookworm_current_6.12.64_cinnamon_desktop.img
Armbian-unofficial_26.02.0-trunk_X96q-v1-3_bookworm_current_6.12.64_minimal.img

5.1

Armbian-unofficial_26.02.0-trunk_X96q-v5-1_bookworm_current_6.12.64_cinnamon_desktop.img
Armbian-unofficial_26.02.0-trunk_X96q-v5-1_bookworm_current_6.12.64_minimal.img

After a ton of time porting the dts for modern kernels, i have a working release for the Bobcat 300 29X Variant

To compile

https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/tree/Bobcat-29x

.
./compile.sh build BOARD=bobcat-29x BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=no BUILD_MINIMAL=yes EXPERT=yes KERNEL_BTF=no KERNEL_CONFIGURE=NO KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm
Link to Prebuilt

Armbian-unofficial_26.02.0-trunk_Bobcat-29x_bookworm_current_6.18.4.img.xz

First check to see if you have a compatible version. Flip the unit over and check the serial number. It will start with G290 or 295. This does not work on 28 or 285.



How to Flash
1) Install Rockchip Flash Tools 
2) Download bootloader (rk356x_spl_loader_ddr1056_v1.10.111.bin) attached here. 
3) Boot device into LOADER mode. 
Plug USB Cable in to back of the unit, powered off.  Open the device. With it powered on hold the reset button for 1 second, then immediately let off and hold the recovery button down until the PC recognizes you in LOADER mode

4) Follow the flash procedure found here. 
 
WARNING
 
While I2C/Spidev is functional, i did not install Helium or the Lora packet forwarder for testing. Flash this image at your own risk if you still wish to use helium mining. 

 
rk356x_spl_loader_ddr1056_v1.10.111.bin

After a ton of time porting the dts for modern kernels, i have a working release for the Bobcat 300 29X Variant

To compile

https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/tree/Bobcat-29x

.
./compile.sh build BOARD=bobcat-29x BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=no BUILD_MINIMAL=yes EXPERT=yes KERNEL_BTF=no KERNEL_CONFIGURE=NO KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm
Link to Prebuilt

Armbian-unofficial_26.02.0-trunk_Bobcat-29x_bookworm_current_6.18.4.img.xz

First check to see if you have a compatible version. Flip the unit over and check the serial number. It will start with G290 or 295. This does not work on 28 or 285.



How to Flash
1) Install Rockchip Flash Tools 
2) Download bootloader (rk356x_spl_loader_ddr1056_v1.10.111.bin) attached here. 
3) Boot device into LOADER mode. 
Plug USB Cable in to back of the unit, powered off.  Open the device. With it powered on hold the reset button for 1 second, then immediately let off and hold the recovery button down until the PC recognizes you in LOADER mode

4) Follow the flash procedure found here. 
 
WARNING
 
While I2C/Spidev is functional, i did not install Helium or the Lora packet forwarder for testing. Flash this image at your own risk if you still wish to use helium mining. 

 
rk356x_spl_loader_ddr1056_v1.10.111.bin

Just checked in and am surprised this thread has gotten so much attention. Glad people have been able to use and modify the image as needed. Huge shoutout to @Nick A for all the support he's giving in here

 

Got Armbian to run on those $20 TV Boxes sold at Wal-Mart. This is for the Dopinder variant, i have not tested on the newest version (YOC) but I will likely pick one up just to see. 
 
-removed-

Requires a few changes outside of the norm for armbian builds, so it's on my own fork. Likely will not be doing a PR. That said, it pulls the latest armbian source when building. 

https://github.com/sicXnull/Onn4K-TV-Box-Armbian

 
Needed:
 
OTG Cable (required)
USB Hub (recommended)
USB to Ethernet adapter (recommended)
 
Working
 
HDMI
Audio
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi


Building:
git clone https://github.com/sicXnull/Onn4K-TV-Box-Armbian.git cd Onn4K-TV-Box-Armbian git clone --depth=1 https://github.com/armbian/build armbian-build cp -R armbian-patch/* armbian-build/ cd armbian-build ./compile.sh build BOARD=onn4k BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=yes BUILD_MINIMAL=no DESKTOP_APPGROUPS_SELECTED= DESKTOP_ENVIRONMENT=mate DESKTOP_ENVIRONMENT_CONFIG_NAME=config_base EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm cd .. sudo ./postscript.sh
write the image to USB.
cd armbian-build/output/images sudo dd if=Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_Onn4k_bookworm_current_6.6.48_mate_desktop.img of=/dev/sdb bs=4M status=progress  
Booting from USB
 
Plug it into your onn 4K UHD using an OTG cable, and hold the reset button while plugging in power.
 
For future boots, you just need the USB drive plugged in during poweron. There is no more need to hold the reset button.

EMMC Boot

I'm assuming flashing to EMMC will break it, i have not tested this yet, although i plan to in the future. 

Glade to see you back @sicxnull. Thanks for the shoutout! Tried my best while you were gone. I don’t own one of these boxes. But I guess it doesn’t matter which one I get because theirs so many variations of the same box.

Rockchip devices generally cannot be bricked. Short the maskrom pin i showed you and reflash. You can build the image from source or from here

https://github.com/armbian/community/releases

Nope. Miniarch installs to EMMC fine. 

Either way, i'll figure it out. 

x96Q with your firmware is great for Home Assistant however   !

i updated to my fork if you wish to use it https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/releases/download/v24.8.0-trunk.425/Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz

Currently working on a build for this device. It boots and is about 90% functional on 6.6 and 6.7 Kernel


https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/tree/X96Q-TVBOX-LPDDR3

Working
- Desktop
- Ethernet
- Wifi

Not working

- DTS could use some work. Right now it does not detect internal EMMC so installing to EMMC is not an option. 
- Likely other things i've missed. 

I've uploaded two images to my git. 

Full w/Mate Desktop
Minimal/Server

Feel free to compile this yourself if you don't trust my images, it's encouraged. Changes are on the X96Q-TVBOX-LPDDR3 Branch

Full W/Desktop
./compile.sh build BOARD=x96q-tvbox BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=yes BUILD_MINIMAL=no EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm
Minimal/Server
./compile.sh build BOARD=x96q-tvbox BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=no BUILD_MINIMAL=yes EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm

 

Currently working on a build for this device. It boots and is about 90% functional on 6.6 and 6.7 Kernel


https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/tree/X96Q-TVBOX-LPDDR3

Working
- Desktop
- Ethernet
- Wifi

Not working

- DTS could use some work. Right now it does not detect internal EMMC so installing to EMMC is not an option. 
- Likely other things i've missed. 

I've uploaded two images to my git. 

Full w/Mate Desktop
Minimal/Server

Feel free to compile this yourself if you don't trust my images, it's encouraged. Changes are on the X96Q-TVBOX-LPDDR3 Branch

Full W/Desktop
./compile.sh build BOARD=x96q-tvbox BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=yes BUILD_MINIMAL=no EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm
Minimal/Server
./compile.sh build BOARD=x96q-tvbox BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=no BUILD_MINIMAL=yes EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm

 

i just built a 5.1 image. Should work for you 

https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/releases/download/v24.8.0-trunk.425/Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q-v5-1_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz

https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/tree/X96Q-5.1-DDR3

Try my image 

https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/releases/download/v24.8.0-trunk.425/Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz

I bought one of these too, it was advertised as a RK3228 on amazon but came with H313. iirc my x96q image booted right up on it. 
 

Try my image 

https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/releases/download/v24.8.0-trunk.425/Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz

I bought one of these too, it was advertised as a RK3228 on amazon but came with H313. iirc my x96q image booted right up on it. 
 

i updated to my fork if you wish to use it https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/releases/download/v24.8.0-trunk.425/Armbian-unofficial_24.11.0-trunk_X96q_bookworm_current_6.6.44_mate_desktop.img.xz

Should have some up tonight. 

Do you have any info on what the problem might be? 

Hi sicxnull
I was looking at your DTS.. why is ehci0 and ohci0 disabled?
 
&ehci0 {
+ status = "disabled";
 
+&ohci0 {
+ status = "disabled";
+};
 
For your internel emmc you probably have to set the correct gpio. Check your original android DTS see if it's setting PF6 or another gpio PI16.
 
cd-gpios = <&pio 5 6 GPIO_ACTIVE_LOW>; /* PF6 */
cd-gpios = <&pio 8 16 GPIO_ACTIVE_LOW>;    /* PI16 */
 
Also,  if you install to emmc you might need this u-boot patch to boot armbian. Not sure if the H313/H616 has the same emmc boot problems as H618.
https://github.com/NickAlilovic/build/blob/main/patch/u-boot/u-boot-sunxi/107-sunxi_mmc-dec-f_max-to-12MHz-to-get-emmc-reliable.patch

Currently working on a build for this device. It boots and is about 90% functional on 6.6 and 6.7 Kernel


https://github.com/sicXnull/armbian-build/tree/X96Q-TVBOX-LPDDR3

Working
- Desktop
- Ethernet
- Wifi

Not working

- DTS could use some work. Right now it does not detect internal EMMC so installing to EMMC is not an option. 
- Likely other things i've missed. 

I've uploaded two images to my git. 

Full w/Mate Desktop
Minimal/Server

Feel free to compile this yourself if you don't trust my images, it's encouraged. Changes are on the X96Q-TVBOX-LPDDR3 Branch

Full W/Desktop
./compile.sh build BOARD=x96q-tvbox BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=yes BUILD_MINIMAL=no EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm
Minimal/Server
./compile.sh build BOARD=x96q-tvbox BRANCH=current BUILD_DESKTOP=no BUILD_MINIMAL=yes EXPERT=yes KERNEL_CONFIGURE=no KERNEL_GIT=shallow RELEASE=bookworm