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[ ROM ] Pipo M9 pro Android 4.4.2 KitKat custom root firmware (2013/12/26)

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2013/12/27 - 11:39

Here is an Android 4.4.2 KitKat rooted firmware for the PiPO M9 PRO (aka Max-M9pro) for the WiFI model (edit 2013/01/05, confirmed to work for the 3G model as well) This custom firmware is based on new official update dated 2013/12/26.

(DS1007_M9pro_4.4.2_20131226.rar / M9pro_software_NO 3G_chinese version_20131226_Android4.4.2)

Build information:

Kernel: Linux version 3.0.36+ (york@mid-Porsche) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) ) #386 SMP PREEMPT Wed Dec 25 15:30:50 CST 2013

Android 4.4.2: rockchip/rk3188/rk3188:4.4.2/KOT49H/eng.ljh.20131226.144921:eng/opinions-on-teclast-p90hdst-keys

ro.rksdk.version=RK30_ANDROID$(PLATFORM_VERSION)-SDK-v1.00.00

Custom firmware features:

root with latest SuperSU version 1.89 (free version)
removed most Chinese and unnecessary applications
Google Play Store fixes so more application are visible/compatible
updated busybox v1.21.0.git (2012-11-29)
Unix like init.d boot scripts support, more details on init.d scripts here
changed permissions on external sdcard to allow write access
increased space for applications (/data partition) to 4 GB
disabled OTA updates (may cause problems, see Notes below)
kernel modules (cifs, tun, lan, serial, xpad) compiled by Oma & Crew RKTablets, thank guys!
optional ClockworkMod (CWM) Recovery easy install package

Edit 2014/01/14: updated SuperSU to latest version 1.89 (free version)
Edit 2014/01/14: added Google Experience Launcher (GEL) in addition to PiPO's stock launcher
Edit 2014/01/14: use optional package to fix broken apps (Contacts/People and Calendar sync)
Edit 2014/01/29: we have a temporary fix for multi-user support, please check here

Notes:

- any update received thru OTA may interfere with our custom firmware, we recommend to refuse any update pushed OTA.

Download: kasty-pipo-m9_pro-442-20131226-rooted4c_mu.zip

Flash with Rockchip Batch Tool version 1.7, use Restore button.

Please note I haven't tested this firmware yet as I currently don't have my PiPO M9 pro with me during the holidays, please report any problem with this firmware

Edit 2013/01/05: this firmware is confirmed to work by many users in our forum and myself. I have added some screenshots as well.

Attachments

pipo_m9_pro_android442_kitkat_20131226_apps_b.png (544 KB)
pipo_m9_pro_android442_kitkat_20131226_kitkat_b.png (58 KB)
pipo_m9_pro_android442_kitkat_20131226_about_b.png (103 KB)
pipo_m9_pro_android442_kitkat_20131226_home_b.png (634 KB)
pipo_m9_pro_android442_kitkat_20131226_root_b.png (104 KB)
pipo_m9_pro_android442_kitkat_20131226_apps_storage_b.png (67 KB)

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2013/12/27 - 12:39

Look loke we gonna have some work with the end of the year , kitkat or turkey in the plate ?

Tks for work admin

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2013/12/27 - 13:50

Will try it tonight.

I'll post my findings.

Pipo M9 Pro WiFi + 3G rooted JB 4.2.2

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2013/12/27 - 14:27

I have 3g model, so i can´t try this ROM. Waiting for KitKat in 3G models...

Excellent work, Admin!!!

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2013/12/27 - 15:36

Installed in my m9 pro and 3g works

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2013/12/27 - 15:37

I think PiPO will publish a firmware for the 3G model shortly.

Still, the firmware in post #1 for the WiFI version should also work for 3G models, with 3G function disabled, at least that was working like that on previous firmwares. It even appeared that some WiFI firmware did support the 3G models, so it may be worth trying...

Edit: furonai, you mean you have the 3G model, installed the firmware from post #1 and 3G works ?

Cheers.

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2013/12/27 - 15:52

furonai said
Installed in my m9 pro and 3g works

Are you sure that 3g works? It have no sense...

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2013/12/27 - 17:15

Yes, now is in 3g mode

Mobile data indicator is always on, but if you activate the 3g data icon appears and that is when 3g data works

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2013/12/27 - 17:57

I prefer to wait for 3g rom. It have no sense to install this rom if in a couple of days pipo release the 3g rom...

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2013/12/27 - 18:47

admin said
I think PiPO will publish a firmware for the 3G model shortly.

Still, the firmware in post #1 for the WiFI version should also work for 3G models, with 3G function disabled, at least that was working like that on previous firmwares. It even appeared that some WiFI firmware did support the 3G models, so it may be worth trying...

Edit: furonai, you mean you have the 3G model, installed the firmware from post #1 and 3G works ?

Cheers.

Gonna try it,let you know

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2013/12/27 - 18:57

What a slow download!!! still 1 hour for 270 mb with a beast of a laptop.

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2013/12/27 - 18:59

mine on 733kb per sec 5 more min

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2013/12/27 - 19:05

i install the offical pipo rom couple houers ago... work very good and its like clean AOSP, but the gps moudel seems not working.... also all gps test apps on play store canot be installed.... beside that all other working super smooth.
kernel wake-lock issue hym8563 still here
hope this one gonna solve those issues.
thx for rooting.

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2013/12/27 - 19:06

yanaiw said
mine on 733kb per sec 5 more min

Let's be patient then...curious about GPS on this

Edit

Seems your post was quicker than mine,not looking good about GPS.

Gps troubles on all Chinese devices exept Huawei so i have expeiracend

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2013/12/27 - 19:33

Downloaded (fast) and restored onto my Wifi only M9 Pro. Had a few problems initially (crashes & freezes) but I think my external SD card was playing up. Now seems good. But:

GPS is not working. I loaded this ROM and then did load the gps.conf files as for the previous version. Z-Device Test had GPS crossed out (ie no module) and GPS Test showed it as off. In Settings I tried both 'use device (GPS)' and 'High' settings in Location. In previous version I only tried GPS Test but this did show GPS On (& eventually picked up some sats). I could not see any GPS.Config file or other GPS type of file in the root apart from the gps.conf file I had loaded.

The Miracast feature is not working - it does get further than previously - my wifi direct TV sees the Android Tablet, when I start connection the Tablet asks if I agree to the request. The TV then tries to connect but eventually gives up. I will have another try with my bluray player which I think may have Wifi direct as well.

I note the start screen is same as before (saying 4.22) then it goes to the boring 'android' word whilst loading and ends up with the google only launcher. Some of the settings reflect phone and not Tablet and certain files in root mention Nokia and Samsung; I wonder if Pipo have knocked something together in a rush?? Is this simply a 'work in progress' release?