Xbmc for linux is a free and open source media player and home entertainment system. Linux distributions that can run on an mk802 mini pc. Key features include powerful media management capabilities, a fluid. Mk802 iv le ubuntu version of the mk802 iv with 2 gb of ram, 8 and 16 gb flash. My struggle has been with the xbmc and the 720p 1080p movies frame. Its graphical user interface allows the user to manage video, photos, podcasts, and music from a computer. Kodi formerly xbmc media center is an open source and very powerful project that provides all the necessary tools for transforming your regular pc into a bona fide htpc, which if used in conjunction a big screen tv and a hifi audio system, will transform your living room into a veritable home theater. Firmware upgrade and linux for mk802 android mini pc. It can also run ubuntu and other linuxbased software, but now that xbmc is available for android, you dont need to install a. This article is a guide on how to do a firmware upgrade as well as running linux on the rikomagic mk802 android 4. Audio is an issue at the moment but we are looking into it.
Xbmcbuntu entry last updated saturday, august 2, 2014 homepage. Note that the mk802 iv now comes with the option of linux installed. It can also run ubuntu and other linuxbased software, but now that xbmc is available for android, you dont need to install a desktop linux. Installing xbmc on the raspberrypi dedicated image. Mk802 iv changing the android os to linux stepbystep diy. Xbmc is a free and open source crossplatform media player and home entertainment system software with a 10foot user interface designed for the livingroom tv. Following the lack of support by allwinner for the video engine libraries cedarx, i had more or less given up on hope xbmc for linux would ever run properly on allwinner a10a hardware. Howto install and hack linux on t428 or mk802 iv mini pcs.
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