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Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on January 11, 2012, 09:16:47 pm
looks like JXD  has been listening to its critics on the S7100 take a look  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhSExlscuLs
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 11, 2012, 09:59:14 pm
I wonder if this this has video out hdmi and to hook up usb. if so this would be better than a raspberrypi+jxd it self-chinese console...ect  finally someone made something to rock. and it HAD to be JXD. Nice LOL!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 11, 2012, 10:04:40 pm
if it has the given specs and there is decent battery life... screw my project about an rb-pi handheld :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 11, 2012, 10:08:46 pm
Since the linux raspberryi team is making is for arm devices. Well, HDMI.. someone hack this this for IO! keyboard and mouse!!!!!

Android 4.0 + USB gamepad = the end of crappy consoles


I have a 1080 native display!

Android 4.0!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 11, 2012, 10:36:35 pm
they already have it on isharegifts, for $88.99! (just take the 10 bucks as shipping :P)

if my girlfriend allows me ill bite the bullet and order one!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 11, 2012, 10:45:42 pm
It saids up there its $79.



are there other site to buy it?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 11, 2012, 10:57:04 pm
they say starting with $79.
that means no shipping fees included.
as for now, no other shops offer it.
you could ask jxd directly, i mailed them once before and they do direct shipping of single units to private persons, however they use dhl shipping which is about $25 if i remember correctly.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 11, 2012, 11:03:11 pm
Do you know if they will upgrade to Android 4.0 ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) ??
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Shinkinrui on January 11, 2012, 11:08:08 pm
Looks decent, and I'm a little jealous of Android 2.3 when the Yinlips G18 I have on the way is only 2.2 ... but it does have a lower-res screen. I also am curious if this one will suffer from multiple-buttons-at-once issues as well. I'll be keeping an eye on this.

Hopefully this trend of Android gaming devices continues and we eventually get a "holy grail" perfect device. It'd be awesome to have this with a 800x480 capacitive touch screen, 1.2ghz+ or even dual-core processor, quality buttons with dual analog sticks, and 8-hour battery life. I'll keep dreaming ;)

@boxies re: ICS. The device is probably capable of it, but the way new models of these are cranked out I bet we won't see them release a 4.0 software update. They'll just release a new model with ICS instead.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 11, 2012, 11:34:59 pm
This one doesnt seem to have HDMI and for keyboard & mouse. those things can be so important...
I would like to have ICS running games on my big 1080p screen with keypad.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Orion4874 on January 12, 2012, 02:52:32 am
iSharegifts has them in stock. http://www.isharegifts.com/jxd-s601-android-game-retro-handheld-wifi-tablet-p-1615.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 12, 2012, 03:47:38 am
im positive they will release more android devices. Ill wait next month a litle bit.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Frank_fjs on January 12, 2012, 07:33:32 am
Now we're getting there. Price is right too. Won't be long before a company flukes it and releases something that just works, and generally kicks arse, as the A320 did back in its time.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: CREATICA on January 12, 2012, 08:17:48 am
Resistive screen. If you buy that you're throwing money to the fire. I don't care about the price tag. Resistive screen = fire.

I'm not gonna extend my speech to how unfortunate the controls look.

attery: 2300mALi-ion,supportvideoandsurfingtheInternetforabout5hours... (5 hours of surfing internet with a battery like that... not even in your wildest dreams)


Next!


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 12, 2012, 10:38:46 am
Resistive touchscreen killed it for me lol

All though OnLive app runs on 2.3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 12, 2012, 11:37:44 am
Unless you want to play naff phone games resistive screens aren't a problem, they're fine for navigation with a stylus and a better alternative to doing so with a d-pad. I suppose the actual quality of the resistive screen is a factor too, some are wildly inaccurate and unresponsive while others are really usable.

The most important thing is how well the physical controls work and whether the unit runs N64 and PS1 ok, if those boxes are ticked then it looks like a winner.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 12, 2012, 01:15:04 pm
if the specs are true, the only problem might be teh battery (which is easy to replace/extend by modding).

i think im gonna wait until someone else got it, if it proves to do what it promises im gonna buy it (and put a better battery in :P) !


also, i doubt that the next android device will be this low-priced again, so this is probably gonna stay the cheapest option for a while.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 12, 2012, 06:01:14 pm
all I want its a home console that uses android.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 12, 2012, 06:26:54 pm
android tv box? :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 12, 2012, 09:52:52 pm
Shinkinrui....

The Xperia Play is already a 2.3 Andriod and can overclock to 1.5Ghz with 512MB Ram and Good GPU its maybe not far from your dream.....

what would be though would be a hacked PS Vita with Andriod or Dingux type Os installed..... i think the Vita would be hacked by the time the Chinese devices catch up with near its spec...

One thing i would look forwards to would be if Game Park Holdings ever released a sucsessor to the Caanoo/Wiz.. they was nearly there, had they combined both systems into one package i.e a Caanoo with addition of D-Pad as well as its Analog.

If they released a system as such with better screen and higher 1Ghz CPU 256MB or more Ram they could also be onto a Winner. ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 13, 2012, 03:00:33 pm
http://www.etronixmart.com/jxd-s601-android-retro-handheld-wifi-tablet-p-991.html

slightly cheaper even!

anybody know if the site is trustworthy? if yes ill so buy it! ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 13, 2012, 03:59:27 pm
Wow, I can get that delivered for £53, miles cheaper than an A320!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 13, 2012, 04:24:07 pm
gotta give you a fair warning after googling a bit:
the site has a VERY bad reputation. so consider yourself lucky if you receive your item AND it works >_>

if you see any cheaper offer than on isharegifts, be sure to post it here though!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Frank_fjs on January 13, 2012, 04:29:12 pm
Electonixmart has a seriously bad reputation. They are known for:

- Listing items that are not in stock/available yet still showing them as 'In Stock' and taking money for orders - then not sending items out for months if at all.

- Sending out damaged goods and refusing to refund/exchange.

They also screwed a few people from these forums around by selling prototype A380 units. Units that were not complete nor fit for sale and units that Dingoo Tech specifically told retailers not to sell to the general public. They were merely evaluation units for retailers to decide whether they wanted to stock and sell the item, once completed.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 13, 2012, 06:22:42 pm
Well I bit the bullet and bought one of these from isharegifts worked out about £59 shipped, so if I dont like then Someone can have it off me I`m sure... I got it because its android 2.3 so more things will run - so few weeks time I May do a video  8)

Man I`m a sucker for a Chinese gadget lol

ruffnutts  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 13, 2012, 06:56:51 pm
great :D
though i doubt ill be patient enough to wait for your review before ordering one myself :p

be sure to follow this thread:
http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/6536-jxd-s601-developing/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 13, 2012, 07:02:14 pm
Electonixmart has a seriously bad reputation. They are known for:

- Listing items that are not in stock/available yet still showing them as 'In Stock' and taking money for orders - then not sending items out for months if at all.

- Sending out damaged goods and refusing to refund/exchange.

They also screwed a few people from these forums around by selling prototype A380 units. Units that were not complete nor fit for sale and units that Dingoo Tech specifically told retailers not to sell to the general public. They were merely evaluation units for retailers to decide whether they wanted to stock and sell the item, once completed.


Eek thanks for the warning!!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 13, 2012, 09:47:27 pm
great :D
though i doubt ill be patient enough to wait for your review before ordering one myself :p

be sure to follow this thread:
http://boards.openpandora.org/index.php?/topic/6536-jxd-s601-developing/

Well I was not going to review it lol, just some videos of it in action lol BTW nice thread you linked,
Look forward to the custom roms they mentioned  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 14, 2012, 07:49:03 am
I'm that ANDROID user from pandora forums, I'll be sure to update this board with roms and stuff I come up with...  this site seems to be a little more friendly to that kind of stuff. I'm almost certain if I link to a rom I made myself from one of these clone devices, if it includes anything even questionable legality (android market hack) they will amost certainly modify my post and remove the link, they did it before so I'm not even going to bother... I'll more than likely link to a thread over here on that thread.

If you all want to hold off on ordering I'm probally going to be one of the first ones to get it, (ordered on the 11th) I'll be sure to give my no nonsense opinion on it.

But I'm certian it's just a cheap or hobby toy I'm sure. I still reccomend the Xperia Play above all if what you are looking for is performance and build quality. If you want something to play with get one of these... it's the cheapest android gaming devices around. I would just not expect this to be a serious option.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 14, 2012, 10:00:32 am
haha awesome :D

i appreciate your efforts in this thing.
i dont really expect much... only if you compare it to a generic smp8000 device :p

my only concern is the battery life... be sure to test it a lot, so i know whether i have to mod mine or not :p
(if i succeed with a flawless battery mod (that is without having to modify the case) ill offer to mod yours if you want (though it would be the best option to let it send to me in the first place, to save shipping at least once))
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 14, 2012, 10:07:25 am
Nice one SNESFAN I bought one yesterday lol I`m not bothered if its shit I will throw it on ebay if I dont like it lol
Not everyone will have the same opinion a... I only got it because its android 2.3 and I hope OnLive runs on it lol,
But I do like a chinese toy - look forward to seeing this get rooted and stuff and custom roms are always welcome  ;)

If this thning as cell standby be sure to get rid of it, its a battery drainer so I`m told, I have a window N50DT 5" tab
With a custom rom and no cell standby as the stock rom the cell standby was way up in the red or almost in the Battery info....

Looking forward to your info on this device

ruffnutts 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 14, 2012, 11:15:51 am
I'm that ANDROID user from pandora forums, I'll be sure to update this board with roms and stuff I come up with...  this site seems to be a little more friendly to that kind of stuff. I'm almost certain if I link to a rom I made myself from one of these clone devices, if it includes anything even questionable legality (android market hack) they will amost certainly modify my post and remove the link, they did it before so I'm not even going to bother... I'll more than likely link to a thread over here on that thread.

If you all want to hold off on ordering I'm probally going to be one of the first ones to get it, (ordered on the 11th) I'll be sure to give my no nonsense opinion on it.

But I'm certian it's just a cheap or hobby toy I'm sure. I still reccomend the Xperia Play above all if what you are looking for is performance and build quality. If you want something to play with get one of these... it's the cheapest android gaming devices around. I would just not expect this to be a serious option.

Great stuff! Looking forward to the review, really interested in one of these but would like more information on them, particularly the build quality. My enthusiasm for the Yinluips went downhill once people started finding major faults with them so hopefully this will be better.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Shadow Beast on January 14, 2012, 02:15:53 pm
I had been laughing on the inside at both the unofficial usage of a popular song and the sped-up footage in the video...

Seriously, there had already been tons of JXD systems, so I am fretting the inevitable new upgrade...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 14, 2012, 06:41:37 pm
I had been laughing on the inside at both the unofficial usage of a popular song and the sped-up footage in the video...

Seriously, there had already been tons of JXD systems, so I am fretting the inevitable new upgrade...

lol make ya right but if I dont like it which it dont take me long to get bored anyway straight on ebay lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ariekanari on January 14, 2012, 07:17:25 pm
I like the S601 but unfortunately it has no HDMI output. So I decided to wait for the next model with HDMI output which will probably appear later this year. My guess,  in 6-7 months. Or mayby i'll buy a Yinlips.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: boxies on January 14, 2012, 08:51:51 pm
no HDMI and no mouse & keyboard means no to the linux the raspberrypi team is making. keep me posted ariekanari.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on January 15, 2012, 01:32:05 am
I like the S601 but unfortunately it has no HDMI output. So I decided to wait for the next model with HDMI output which will probably appear later this year. My guess,  in 6-7 months. Or mayby i'll buy a Yinlips.

Out of all the HDMI output devices I have had on these cheap pmp's and even my motorola phones there is a lag that makes games unplayable via tvout when using hdmi. Only my nexus that uses a mhl adaptor does not have this issue. So even if you wait you might be paying extra for something that works subpar. The yinlips suffers from the same lag as well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 15, 2012, 09:09:28 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTqPBAwdFeY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WspAon6oOdk

finally  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: emrextreme on January 15, 2012, 09:59:13 pm
It looks promising. I wonder about the battery life though.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on January 16, 2012, 12:29:43 am
very good :) it's fast and seems responsive perhaps I'll consider getting one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 16, 2012, 03:41:28 pm
cheapest I`ve seen it is $69.99 I paid $88.99 around 59 quid having said that there cheapest never said free shipping though lol... looking forward to messing with it though 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 16, 2012, 07:18:05 pm
I`m a bit pissed off Isharegifts have sent me the white one, I never wanted white. only just seen the email they should ask me first it was instock when I ordered the black one ggrrrrr  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 16, 2012, 07:46:17 pm
didnt you mention it somewhere?
also, i think it could be that there arent any black units available (yet).
at least i never saw one apart from the single jxd image.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 16, 2012, 08:32:26 pm
Yep I told them when I ordered it can you send me the black version O`well lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: emrextreme on January 16, 2012, 08:52:02 pm
Yep I told them when I ordered it can you send me the black version O`well lol

How long the does the battery stand?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 16, 2012, 09:19:33 pm
he said he just got the sending confirmation by mail.

:P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 16, 2012, 09:54:41 pm
Not received it yet as it was sent out yesterday I think....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Frank_fjs on January 17, 2012, 05:09:31 am
From that recently posted video, it looks good for the price.

Noticed that the analog stick wasn't analog in Mario 64, wonder if that's a software or hardware thing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 18, 2012, 03:39:40 am
I have requested an official recovery image and S601 android 2.3 kernel source from the support at JXD and my "in" with the company... hopefully will hear back from either of them after Chinese new year.

I would like to make a request of sorts, if anyone gets their hands on either of these please post them here, if you don't want it released to the public please PM, it would really help development. thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: retrogamer on January 18, 2012, 06:24:03 pm
I'm that ANDROID user from pandora forums, I'll be sure to update this board with roms and stuff I come up with...  this site seems to be a little more friendly to that kind of stuff. I'm almost certain if I link to a rom I made myself from one of these clone devices, if it includes anything even questionable legality (android market hack) they will amost certainly modify my post and remove the link, they did it before so I'm not even going to bother... I'll more than likely link to a thread over here on that thread.

If you all want to hold off on ordering I'm probally going to be one of the first ones to get it, (ordered on the 11th) I'll be sure to give my no nonsense opinion on it.

But I'm certian it's just a cheap or hobby toy I'm sure. I still reccomend the Xperia Play above all if what you are looking for is performance and build quality. If you want something to play with get one of these... it's the cheapest android gaming devices around. I would just not expect this to be a serious option.

I just got my brand new (bad esn) Xperia play off of ebay last night. Excellent screen, very good touchscreen, and really good controls. The emulators and controls were quick and easy to set up, could not be happier, it works great. Playing Bruce Lee and Asphalt 6 is a blast as well. I would definitely recommend the Xperia Play if a person can get one for a reasonable price. Mine actually ended up being cheaper then the Yinlips when factoring shipping charges.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 18, 2012, 11:11:49 pm
Good for you, i missed on on brand new ones for £160 on Ebay....

I can get one from my catalogue for £240 spread that over 12 weeks intrest free so i am considering doing that, that would ease the pain of my dead A320..... RIP he is ready to be shipped of to someone i sold to on Ebay maybe they would know how to fix him  :'(

So maybe getting a Xperia Play could be just whats needed to cheer me up ;D

How have you found it, i have spoken to SNESFAN and Ayla who cant recomend it more than enough both say the device is ACE!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: retrogamer on January 19, 2012, 01:43:13 am
Good for you, i missed on on brand new ones for £160 on Ebay....

I can get one from my catalogue for £240 spread that over 12 weeks intrest free so i am considering doing that, that would ease the pain of my dead A320..... RIP he is ready to be shipped of to someone i sold to on Ebay maybe they would know how to fix him  :'(

So maybe getting a Xperia Play could be just whats needed to cheer me up ;D

How have you found it, i have spoken to SNESFAN and Ayla who cant recomend it more than enough both say the device is ACE!

I have not played it a ton yet, but the games I  have tried have really impressed me. I still have my dingoo a320 and think it is a great system, but I have one of the new screens, so I don't really get accurate colors and also many games don't have the greatest sound. The look and sound of the games on the xperia play is excellent, I don't see myself even bothering with any of the overseas made handheld emulators going forward unless something really unique or advanced comes out (which does not seem likely).

I really like that the quality is good and it works well and is easy to set up, no messing around. It makes my yinlips seem like a piece of junk to be honest.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 19, 2012, 01:15:51 pm
I think the yinlips looks decent, if it gets newer version of Andriod it should improve.

I have been thinking of getting the yinlips YDP G18 or this JXD S601 but there are none in stock in the UK and i dont like importing devices as i have imported from China before where i got £90-100 RRP worth of stuff for £45 delivered only to then have to pay £40-45 import tax so i only saved like £5-10 and for that saving i would rather get from UK as any problems you can send stuff back etc.

So i was looking at the Xperia Play as a alternative, price is not a problem for me. If there was a device out there that had great software/emulation support, good battery life and build quality and great ergonomics it would not matter as long as device was not really expensive.

In a nutshell a console that looked like the bottom half of the 3DS as far as buttons and ergonomics goes, with 1Ghz+ CPU a GPU and 512MB Ram and great Emulation support so Most pre N64 Emus run as good as they do on a PC i would have no problems paying £200-250 for such a console.

The only thing that puts me off these new touch screen devices and Xperia Play is same reason i dont use my Caanoo often, i am very fussy when it comes down to marking or scratching the screen. So i worry about marking the Xperia Play screen as in order to navigate Andriod and select Emus and Roms you have to use the touch screen, and if it ever got scratched a bit it would put me off playing but thats just me being a silly person :o
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 19, 2012, 04:22:21 pm
http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/sony-ericcson-xperia-play/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 19, 2012, 07:58:46 pm
will anyone dare to open the device up and check the battery? :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 20, 2012, 12:12:13 am
Thats a good point, i think one big isue i had with these chinese devices compared to say comercial ones like the DS etc, was that the only way to get to the Battery was to take the device apart (which can lead to damage to the device if your not carefull) especially when it comes to those that then also have the Battery soldered to the board.

Would have been nice if there was a compartment you could remove without having to take whole device apart and also if the Battery would connect to the board via a conector. Simular to below.

http://cheap-cell-phone-accessories.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/37661_replacement_phones_411JMLRk03L.jpg

As i found out with one of my Dingoos, when these Chinese devices that have batterys that are soldered pack up on you, its not a easy task to replace or test. Should they be as the image above it would be easy to replace and test potential battery faults.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 20, 2012, 01:58:52 am
I really wish my talks with kulala worked out (they just plain and simple never responded) The K-803 looked perfect in form and function(removeable battery well with standard cellphone form factor battery connector) other companies could save a lot and increase customer satisfaction if they did that.

I really see no downside other than you have to buy another one once the battery dies and that means more sales? Maybe designing 2 peices of houseing is much cheaper than 2 1/2? I donno... if I ever design a handheld someday  (my dream) I know people will like it a hell of a lot more than what's out there now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sq on January 20, 2012, 05:52:20 am
I really like that the quality is good and it works well and is easy to set up, no messing around. It makes my yinlips seem like a piece of junk to be honest.

well, that's the corollary to the "you get what you paid for" statement

the only thing that i'm not liking at all about the xperia is the dpad... or rather, the LACK of a real dpad -- that's it, "real" as in a single piece of plastic being the intermediary between my fingers and the four electronic contacts, no matter if segmented a la playstation or continuous nintendo style, as opposed to these four independent clicky buttons that the xperia equips with. i'm not seeing myself pulling "power geysers" with this reliably
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: retrogamer on January 20, 2012, 06:24:53 am
I really like that the quality is good and it works well and is easy to set up, no messing around. It makes my yinlips seem like a piece of junk to be honest.

well, that's the corollary to the "you get what you paid for" statement

the only thing that i'm not liking at all about the xperia is the dpad... or rather, the LACK of a real dpad -- that's it, "real" as in a single piece of plastic being the intermediary between my fingers and the four electronic contacts, no matter if segmented a la playstation or continuous nintendo style, as opposed to these four independent clicky buttons that the xperia equips with. i'm not seeing myself pulling "power geysers" with this reliably

I actually really like the d-pad on the xperia. My preference would be to have a d-pad that is one complete piece with no separation, but I find it really responsive and actually as good or better then any other handheld I have owned. I find the dingoo a320 to be sometimes weak on a certain side, didn't like the nub on the Caanoo, no diagonal control movement on the yinlips. It might depend on what types of games you play though, but  have had no problems at all.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 20, 2012, 12:37:28 pm
Thats why i stand by the best design as far as ergonomics is the PS Vita and 3DS both have Analog and a propper clunky D-Pad i prefer the 3DS but it only has one Analog.... shame as these are not homebrew devices, maybe they can be once hacked but then the 3DS may not be very powerfull for such a task.

The reason the Xpera Play does not have chunky buttons, D-Pad and Propper Anlalogs is because its a Phone first, Game device second and the way it slides over the Game Contols means they could not incorperate better propper feel controls, only way to do that would be if it was a clam style like the DS but then it would make the device a bit on the big side for a Phone, which is why the Vita could be awsome but then it will not be open source and hacking it could come with the problems of having to re-hack like a PS3 or even same risks as Rooting a Xperia Play.

I think the JXD and YDP look both decent, only problems would be maybe build quality and how easy it is to replace the Battery on them (i.e no need to solder etc). Once both devices get a better Andriod i think there could be good potential for both.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 20, 2012, 05:49:02 pm
Has anyone got to test this device out...?

As it does have 2.3 Andriod and if the Analog is really Analog then this may be worth a punt as i can get one for $80 inc P&P thats about £53 which is  a steal.... ok got to take into account potential import Tax but if i could get one of these in my hands for about £80 it could be worth a try....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 21, 2012, 12:32:04 am
I ordered it on the 11th and got registered airmail from hong kong (6 dollar postage addon)... hasn't arrived yet, will post when I get it.

analog looks like another dpad but that might just be how the system is handhelding the inputs (icontrolpad through bluezime has full analog but only allows button mapping of keys so only does 4 input directions) I'll do a logcat and see if it's actually dumping the xy axis data

I think this is going to be a fun device to play with personally
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 21, 2012, 12:58:52 am
Cant wait to get mine see what its like lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Big Head One on January 22, 2012, 05:25:56 pm
So, SNESFAN, are you still trying to dialogue with the people from JXD? Are you trying to give tips for a future portable console or just for a new version of JXD S601 with a new case design, which I'd love to have, since a PS Vita design would attract the attention of the thieves :P and is not a really good idea if they want to look professional, some minor adjustments and possibly the code of their android OS?

Should we use this thread to help you or will you create another?

Btw, great initiative.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 22, 2012, 06:25:37 pm
I am interfacing with them but they are on holiday until February once they come back ill begin talks again. They have already shown interest. Their role in this at their level is Pcb, plastics mold and rebrander of 3rd party designs and consoles and have a decent amount of English speaking staff, I think this is good channel to express ideas.

I have some projects going on right now that I think the community is going to really like a lot, more to follow about that in near future ;)

If you want to post your ideas here (for now) I can incorperate the ideas into what im sending to the people at jxd.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 22, 2012, 07:09:17 pm
if you are progrssing with them, would it even make sense to order a s601 now?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 22, 2012, 08:17:05 pm
I cant make that decision for you, keep in mind I did order a s601
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: cutterjohn on January 22, 2012, 10:59:34 pm
they already have it on isharegifts, for $88.99! (just take the 10 bucks as shipping :P)

if my girlfriend allows me ill bite the bullet and order one!
I ALWAYS knew that they could do a truly good handheld console for the price that they've been selling us the $10 crapware for...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on January 23, 2012, 11:12:00 am
I cant make that decision for you, keep in mind I did order a s601

Hi SNESFAN,
just a quick question upon your order of the s601: where did you buy it from? I saw on isharegift.com that they are celebrating chinese newyear now and that orders will only be shipped on the 1st of february. Can you confirm this if you ordered it through them? How long did they say shipment will take? I know it's always a long time with those chinese guys (cfr. dealextreme, which will have the s601 too in february)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on January 23, 2012, 11:32:56 am
Etronixmart have dropped price to $69.99. Of course their reputation ain't the best. Buyer beware.
http://www.etronixmart.com/jxd-s601-android-retro-handheld-wifi-tablet-p-991.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 23, 2012, 01:43:44 pm
They have been that price for ages, keep in mind that there's postage on top of that whereas isharegifts is free p&p.

From isharegifts it works out as £59 for me, from etronixmart is is £53. I don't think such a small saving is worth the potential hassle that their reputation suggests
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 23, 2012, 02:56:32 pm
Hi SNESFAN,
just a quick question upon your order of the s601: where did you buy it from? I saw on isharegift.com that they are celebrating chinese newyear now and that orders will only be shipped on the 1st of february. Can you confirm this if you ordered it through them? How long did they say shipment will take? I know it's always a long time with those chinese guys (cfr. dealextreme, which will have the s601 too in february)
I bought it from isharegifts as they were the first reseller to have it. They are on holiday as with the vast majority of Chinese people and companies, they should be back early February.

they quoted me 15-20 buisness days (approximate) from when I ordered 11jan2012, this is my first time dealing with this specific reseller but from my experience 15-20 actual days ( not business) is pretty close estimate for non-holiday shipping. The normal reseller I deal with is dealextreme.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 23, 2012, 05:36:35 pm
http://www.mizom.com/product/jxd-s601-4.3-android-2.3-smart-dedicated-video-game-console--white-103331

good reputation of the shop, $82.86 free shipping.
if you want black just search "jxd s601" in the search bar.
;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on January 23, 2012, 05:38:33 pm
I am interfacing with them but they are on holiday until February once they come back ill begin talks again. They have already shown interest. Their role in this at their level is Pcb, plastics mold and rebrander of 3rd party designs and consoles and have a decent amount of English speaking staff, I think this is good channel to express ideas.

I have some projects going on right now that I think the community is going to really like a lot, more to follow about that in near future ;)

If you want to post your ideas here (for now) I can incorperate the ideas into what im sending to the people at jxd.

without wanting to piss on your parade, i think you're wasting your time. they will pretend to be interested but they'll never put your recommendations into practice. jxd's input to these devices is minimal, the very most they're capable of is making some alterations to the case... but given the fact they've been using the same case and buttons repeatedly for years i think it's unlikely they'll do it because it'll cost them in r&d, prototypes and testing. companies like jxd (and window, gemei, ainol etc) make very little money from these devices because they have to pay such a huge amount for the soc, the software, the pcb schematics etc. in the end all they're really doing is bundling it into a case. sometimes they wont even do that, as you say, just rebrand a generic machine from another factory.

the biggest problem with jxd machines is the software. the software is out of their hands, and tbh i think it's out of their hands. i don't know if they get access to the android source code bundled with the soc... but even if they do it's obvious now that they have neither the skill or the will to polish it up, it's the same with 99% of these china machines.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 23, 2012, 05:49:30 pm
tbh, i wonder why everybody seems to want android market working.
i mean you can download the apk files from other sources and install them via microsd
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on January 23, 2012, 06:00:42 pm
tbh, i wonder why everybody seems to want android market working.
i mean you can download the apk files from other sources and install them via microsd

i don't see why everybody wants android at all. opendingux/gmenu2x is a much better solution for open source handheld gaming imo.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 23, 2012, 06:10:48 pm
well how is the n64 and ps1 emulation? :p
as for now it offers the best compatibility at a fair price
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on January 23, 2012, 06:30:41 pm
well how is the n64 and ps1 emulation? :p
as for now it offers the best compatibility at a fair price

under linux, they're brilliant. unfortunately the jz4750 in the a320 wasn't really powerful enough for them, but with opendingux running on some current hardware (like the new jxd or yinlips devices) it'd be far, far better than that.

just look at openpandora for example. the ps1 and n64 emulators are the best you can get on a current handheld.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Kryptofacist on January 23, 2012, 06:36:32 pm
i don't see why everybody wants android at all. opendingux/gmenu2x is a much better solution for open source handheld gaming imo.

For many people, android is appealing because there is already a lot of development and apps for it. Which means that they won't have to wait and hope for a community to build around their specific console.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ricsi on January 23, 2012, 07:14:53 pm
i don't see why everybody wants android at all. opendingux/gmenu2x is a much better solution for open source handheld gaming imo.

Well ... there are 400.000+ apps, and many, many tens of thousands of developers for android.

Compare that to the MIPS variant used by A320 dingux.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on January 23, 2012, 07:24:41 pm
For many people, android is appealing because there is already a lot of development and apps for it. Which means that they won't have to wait and hope for a community to build around their specific console.

yeah i get that, but instead we have another problem which is poor implementations of android with no support from the manufacturer and no source code for a community to fix themselves.

Well ... there are 400.000+ apps, and many, many tens of thousands of developers for android.

Compare that to the MIPS variant used by A320 dingux.

that is an advantage, but as above - how much of an advantage is it when the OS that it's all running on is so poorly implemented? i'd rather take a community maintained OS with fewer softwares than an unmaintained android port with hundreds of thousands of apps, of which many won't even work properly until someone manages to port their own android build - if that ever happens).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Kryptofacist on January 23, 2012, 07:42:15 pm
Is there even any talk in the community about porting OpenDingux to anything that isn't an a320?
How many of the hundreds of Chinese handhelds have received a custom OS from an online community, out of curiosity?
In fact, how many have even become popular? My count is about 5.

Sure, OpenDingux on a more powerful console would be preferable to a buggy Android, but it's really unlikely and would take forever to happen, anyway.

As for how well Android is implemented, we will just have to wait and see.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 23, 2012, 11:32:17 pm
Andriod has about 900'000 apps in total....

The YDP G18 and JXD S601 are very simular spec wize, Andriod is made to run and cater for more than one type of hardware and so is like Windows OS, where there is more than one configuration of PC. Thats maybe why Andriod can be a bit buggy and and unstable.

As the G18 and S601 seem to be nearly the same hard ware wise, i think eventually a lingux based OS maybe based on Open Dingux could run on both systems.... of course there would be some changes in each one such as LCD driver to get it installed (thats if they would have to do so like you had to do with the Dingoos).

A ported Open Dingux or even another Linux based OS optimised for those systems should give us more stable, more better emulation maybe at the cost of not having that massive libary of Andriod.

Then again any such port i would imagine would be like with the Dingoo A320, i would assume Dingux would be ran from the SD card via a Dual Booter, so you can still use Andriod aswell.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 23, 2012, 11:38:32 pm
I see the appeal of wanting opendingux on one of these... but the people that port these OS's have some very weird motivators... boycotting the a380... dismissing android as a bastard step child OS etc.... not seeing additional support for a handheld you bought because the community didn't feel like supporting it anymore or being the last guy around still using the device knowing it will never see a new title ever agian... that is the problem with this niche.

yes android is not a standard distro of linux... but is not by any means a slouch or too fat to be absolutely effective at what it does.... NDK allows you to write native code for the chiset being used and take full advantage of hardware... removing a LOOOOOT of the "fat" yes it still uses larger memory footprint but is still very effective and some of the specs these peices of hardware have these days are overkill for what you mainly use them for. 1gb ddr3 ram??? What are you running photoshop or autocad?? I mean really... take advantage of that extra space..  why the hell not? And the stock OS (you could theoretically port opendingux to these still) but with the stock OS it is future proofing itself basically... there will always be apps for it, there will always be support in one way or another, large enough community of app developers that your device will see the end of it's effective life before the OS's are phased out completely and nobody writes apps for that version anymore. You can even use apps written for the newest version of the OS as long as they don't use API's specifically written for the most recent levels available in sdk.

I personally love the interface and fluidity of android and how you can hack and modify it similar to most linux distros. It basically takes the polish and handheld interface of iOS and mixing it with the customization of linux. Compare the interface of dingux xmb menu or gmenu2x to even the worse homescreen launcher replacement and tell me which looks better? Also if you really loved gmenu or xmb.... just port it over... you can't just port over android's interface on opendingux though.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 24, 2012, 06:17:22 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug90qCTtvjw&list=UUqLnCAcGk9R-R-xJ6gXwasA&index=1&feature=plcp


the device can be rooted with http://unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php and the market installed.

The screen is more responsive than the G18 and combos do work.

The recovery mode is available pressing all buttons and turning on the device.

Got it on Isharegifts.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 24, 2012, 10:06:03 am
Fantstic video... does GTA III work BAF???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 24, 2012, 10:12:18 am
It should because it works on the G18.

Have to try Onlive ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 24, 2012, 10:17:37 am
Yeah deffo try OnLive not sure how the controls would work lol as there`s not that many touch games, but even as a viewer app to watch the hi end games  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 24, 2012, 11:46:38 am
Thanks for the video BAFelton, just ordered mine. Ended up costing £59 shipped to the UK which i think is a bargain.

Seeing Silent Hill and Rondo of Blood fully working swung it for me, although I think the first thing I'll do is put Mario 64 and Zelda OOT on there!

Are there any major complaints you have with yours? Is build quality up to standard?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 24, 2012, 12:49:27 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug90qCTtvjw&list=UUqLnCAcGk9R-R-xJ6gXwasA&index=1&feature=plcp


the device can be rooted with http://unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php and the market installed.

The screen is more responsive than the G18 and combos do work.

The recovery mode is available pressing all buttons and turning on the device.

Got it on Isharegifts.

That's really cool, answered a lot of questions that I had about it, recovery is easily accessible so dumping the system image and repacking will be pretty easy, was wondering if I was going to have to port Cwm to it... Looks like it's not needed
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 24, 2012, 01:39:04 pm
Looks fairly good and its cheap...

I wait to see what others on here pay in Tax and if its £20 or less then i think i would go get one.

Provided it Emulates Nintendo NES/SNES/GBA/GB/GC  Sega SMD/SMS/GG, PC Engine, Arcade inc good Mame compatibility and CPS1/2 and Neo Geo MVS all at very good speeds and ability to map the controlls this for me could be my upgrade from Dingoo A320/Caanoo

Ability to play PSX to good speeds and use of Andriod Market Games would be a added bonus.

IF the thing also runs N64 inc using Analog etc and other demanding Andriod Games such as Modern Combat 3 and GTA3 then thats a extra extra bonus.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on January 24, 2012, 02:03:18 pm
would you screw the back off and reveal the battery stats to us? ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: DisgruntleElf on January 24, 2012, 04:51:26 pm
Being the first to buy the newest handheld and posting a video review has got to be the weirdest trendy competition going on.  No offense to BAFelton and others as your videos are very helpful and enjoyable.  The Chinese manufactures must be really grateful as it must be saving them a lot of advertisement expenses.  Even the distributors are linking these videos to their website.           
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 25, 2012, 10:12:39 pm
@DisgruntleElf : the goal of our french forum is to discover new handhelds and give informations to our member. So we try to have these consoles as soon as possible. No competition ;)


(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/240842P1010179.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=240842P1010179.jpg)

For the Market, just use the same tutorial of the G18 by QbertAddict.


For you ruffnuts ;)

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/426807P1010180.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=426807P1010180.jpg)

Video coming.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 25, 2012, 10:39:22 pm
I look forwards to your videos and your views on this system looks very good, ticks a lot of boxes.

1) Compact (Smaller than PSP/YDP G18
2) Decent Touch Screen
3) ARM9 800-1Ghz CPU, Mali 400 GPU, 512MB DDR Ram
4) Seperate D-Pad and Analog
5) Andriod 2.3

And Most of all.... its cheap usually $90-100 inc P&P (not inc Import Taxes).

So while i was gonna get a Play, this would do the trick ok its not gonna be as better built, ok its not going to have as good/easy to replace battery, and its CPU/GPU may not quite be as powerfull.

But it has bigger screen (just), has propper Analog (not touch pads) even if only one and costs about 1/3rd of the price.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 25, 2012, 10:48:39 pm
I'm really looking forward to getting mine, looks like it fits the bill. If it is half as good as it looks in the videos then it's a bargain.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 25, 2012, 11:13:57 pm
Nice one BAF look forward to the video haha  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 25, 2012, 11:16:52 pm
The way i am looking at it aswell is even if all it offers over Dingoo A320 is.

Better NES/SNES/SMS/SMD/SGG CPS1/2 and Neo Geo MVS as well as Media Play back than a Dingoo A320 then thats still good for £60 when you consider the potential of the device and it only costing (minus any Taxes) £10-12 more than a A320 (and not knowing what A320 you get nowadays).

But this device looks like it will play PSX well, N64 to decent level, and play also a lot of Andriod Games well and high end ones to a acceptable speed (GTA3 etc).

Not to mention Web Browser, better Ebook ability and a Camera.

£60 its a steal, provided people say when they get it that the Tax is like £0-20 i think i will get one, as end of the day i could always sell it off or keep as spare device and get a Play in future as the prices of £180-200 will surely come down by the Summer.

I was going to get another A320 off Ebay (to replace my dead/sold black Dingoo) but they seem to cost £60-80 inc P&P on Ebay, or via Import sites £50-60. But i may instead go for this device (hey i still got two white Dingoos anyway).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on January 26, 2012, 12:33:48 am
 My son recently lost his ipod touch. I ordered one of these as a cheap alternative for his upcoming birthday. This way I get to check it out. If it's a good device I'll get one for myself. I'm tossing up between the Yinlips and this for myself. I dont care about the Android/touchscreen games, just emulation. If the button combo/analogue problems with the Yinlips get worked out, that's the way I'm leaning.
 I just think it's great that some new handhelds are getting some community attention. The Dingoo is a great little system but it's done pretty much all it can do. It seems that android based is the next step for Chinese handhelds. With the Yinlips and S601 gaining popularity other Chinese companies will follow(maybe even Dingoo). Someone will eventually stumble over a design that makes for a true A320 successor.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on January 26, 2012, 05:08:14 am
since the jxd-s601 and the yinlips g18 are so similar 'spec-wise'...any chance that bitrider's custom rom for the g18 would work on the jxd-s601?

i googled for qbertaddicts guide to installing android market on the g18. the necessary apk's were on megaupload...which is no more :(

i guess i could google for the google framework and android market apk's but i'm not sure if i need a particular version or something.

any help would be appreciated.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on January 26, 2012, 05:56:48 am
since the jxd-s601 and the yinlips g18 are so similar 'spec-wise'...any chance that bitrider's custom rom for the g18 would work on the jxd-s601?

i googled for qbertaddicts guide to installing android market on the g18. the necessary apk's were on megaupload...which is no more :(

i guess i could google for the google framework and android market apk's but i'm not sure if i need a particular version or something.

any help would be appreciated.

Framework here: http://www.box.com/s/x89lhyd7h0dpluoiejq5
Market here: http://www.box.com/s/sbolvml39h7nzj29t72n
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 26, 2012, 06:27:38 am
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIzOJycWqFs

Controls won't be really good cause of the lack of multitouch screen.

I think it is possible to play with a pad like on the G18.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 26, 2012, 10:23:13 am
Nice video BAF you could try lego batman has touch also maybe a control layer app like gamepad IME or what ever its called.. thanks for trying dude also check here

http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?15227-Playing-non-touch-enabled-games-on-Android-App

ruffnutts  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 26, 2012, 10:33:49 am
Hope you dont mined but I put you vids and pics on onlivefans.com see what they say as onlive made a tweaked version for xperia play so you never know  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 26, 2012, 01:24:07 pm
Great Video, looks promising.

By Multi Touch i thought you could use the Zoom (pinch to Zoom) on this device.
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on January 26, 2012, 01:43:04 pm
So far, this little thing has a lot of ups and downs. The battery is great (I've clocked 6 hours solid play, 20 in standby) and the touch screen is way more responsive than most resistive types. However, it is single touch, and the emulators are a mess. They're system apps, and you need titanium backup or similar root tools to remove them prior to upgrade (you cannot upgrade them otherwise, and n64 is woefully out of date). Gamehub would be a great launcher...if you could edit it in any way. I don't care about Angry Birds, I'd love to replace it with anything else. Still, emulation is pretty smooth (chainfire naturally helps) and this is a frigging bargain for the price. Gonna try the market install trick next. Amazon market is pretty stale...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 26, 2012, 02:28:48 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIzOJycWqFs

Controls won't be really good cause of the lack of multitouch screen.

I think it is possible to play with a pad like on the G18.

This app might help some games BAF according to onlivefans.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0DnxhFanY0
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 26, 2012, 02:30:32 pm
So far, this little thing has a lot of ups and downs. The battery is great (I've clocked 6 hours solid play, 20 in standby) and the touch screen is way more responsive than most resistive types. However, it is single touch, and the emulators are a mess. They're system apps, and you need titanium backup or similar root tools to remove them prior to upgrade (you cannot upgrade them otherwise, and n64 is woefully out of date). Gamehub would be a great launcher...if you could edit it in any way. I don't care about Angry Birds, I'd love to replace it with anything else. Still, emulation is pretty smooth (chainfire naturally helps) and this is a frigging bargain for the price. Gonna try the market install trick next. Amazon market is pretty stale...

Please try shadowgun with it even if it means using chainfire 3D driver  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SilverhawkBR on January 26, 2012, 03:41:00 pm
This S601 handheld looks actually pretty promising for me. Anyone can give opinion if it works pretty well out of the box?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 26, 2012, 05:53:48 pm
my tab running onlive lol poor video though haha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jhLbahwqoU

ruffnutts
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on January 27, 2012, 10:15:07 am

Please try shadowgun with it even if it means using chainfire 3D driver  ;)

So, good and bad news: Shadowgun installs and runs. The arrow buttons/joystick move in your standard strafing manner, and then you can use the touch screen to either aim or shoot. Again, it's single touch, so it is ROUGH to play. No luck remapping the keys, since there isn't an option in the settings. Additionally, it took a long time to boot. Like, almost ten minutes after the intro movie.
For those observant minds, the home key on this device is non-existant; you can hold down the power button and then you can either power off or go home (which is rather annoying). Also, the menu and back keys are quite noisy. As a workaround, I highly recommend Button Savior. It's free in the market and makes the most unobtrusive soft keys ever.
Finally, the previously posted market trick works perfectly. Go get some market!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 27, 2012, 06:41:32 pm
For those observant minds, the home key on this device is non-existant; you can hold down the power button and then you can either power off or go home (which is rather annoying). Also, the menu and back keys are quite noisy. As a workaround, I highly recommend Button Savior. It's free in the market and makes the most unobtrusive soft keys ever.
Finally, the previously posted market trick works perfectly. Go get some market!

The button above start isnt home?

Ill be sure to fix the mappings to something logical once i get mine
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 29, 2012, 12:42:11 am
just got mine in the mail today, rooted, market installed... ripped out all the built in apps... installed the latest version from slideME

doing a full test now...

first impressions... while not as fast as the xperia play, it gives it a good run for it's money in performance. It is much more ergonomic and thus more comfortable to use.

Let me play around with it a bit more and I'll give a good through review.

AMLOGIC MESON3 8726M SKT SH
ARM v7 (VFPv3, NEON)
CPU FREQ 300-600mhz <---- !?
480-272px
mali-400 gpu
1GB nand
397mb ram (normal, it's 512 w/ shared)
2GB internal (after system)
android 2.3.4
build: MID_PSP.wifi.20120105
kernel: 2.6.34

Atutu scores
S601 / Play

RAM
250/ 389

CPU INTEGER
394/ 685

CPU FLOAT POINT
304/ 285

2d graphics
 294/ 292

3d graphics
894/ 891

database io
230/ 300

cpu
600/ 1024

Bottom line: comparable to Samsung Galaxy S & Sony Ericsson Xperia series in performance
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on January 29, 2012, 01:15:45 am
Can't wait for some detailed impressions. Also can't wait for mine to arrive.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 29, 2012, 11:04:07 am
Nice one SNESFAN... cant wait for mine to arrive now lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 29, 2012, 12:53:57 pm
If someone has a dump of his rom to send me, mine is in a infinite loop on the android logo.

Thanx.

Even recovery did nothing :(


Oh, and chainfire works on it :


(http://img11.hostingpics.net/pics/575210P1010184.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=575210P1010184.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 29, 2012, 02:49:50 pm
Someone dump the rom for BAF... is it easy to dump the rom though... yayyy shadowgun works thats great news
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 29, 2012, 05:32:48 pm
I got everything dumped... however I'm working on my image so what I've dumped is by no means stock, all the propritary and *cough* stolen *cough* software is ripped out. If you want it I can upload it, but I don't want to release to public until I'm done with at least v1 of my rom. If you are in desperate need now for what I have so far PM me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 29, 2012, 05:34:54 pm
So SNESFAN have you got rid of of all the bloatware shit that comes with it?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 29, 2012, 05:55:52 pm
of course... most of it is in the user modifiable data partition, factory resetting it after you get it will remove most of that junk.

there is a couple built in emulators (n64oid, gameboid, etc) that are attached to the non-removable system partition, you need root access to remove them, update existing or add other stuff. But this will be handled with custom roms.

What I've done so far is remove all the bloatware, including gamehub (weird menu thing) replaced it (for now) with adwlauncher (foss laucher program) replaced the boot animation with a much faster one ( seeing around ~30sec boot time, down from ~45-60sec will see if can reduce it some more)

my next project (besides a decent recovery image) is seeing if I can overclock from the default underclock of 600mhz (blew my mind when I saw that)

I've also found what I believe to be the sourcecode from amlogic dated (12/21/2011) I'm working on dissecting that now to verify, work on that can be found on the forum I created last week. Also where I'll be releasing the rom once completed.

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,25.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 29, 2012, 06:11:45 pm
I got everything dumped... however I'm working on my image so what I've dumped is by no means stock, all the propritary and *cough* stolen *cough* software is ripped out. If you want it I can upload it, but I don't want to release to public until I'm done with at least v1 of my rom. If you are in desperate need now for what I have so far PM me.

I'll wait, don't worry ;) I have games to play on my 3DS ^^

Thanx for what you're doing !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 29, 2012, 06:32:08 pm
Quote
my next project (besides a decent recovery image) is seeing if I can overclock from the default underclock of 600mhz (blew my mind when I saw that)

F**k me is that all the JXD S601 is running @ woar.. o_0
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 29, 2012, 06:42:58 pm
yep, used like 3 different applications to verify, setcpu/overclock widget doesn't allow overclocking by default even w/ root permissions.. so it's deep, will have to manually modify the table to see if it can do 800 stably (I'm sure it can, real test will see if it can do 1ghz)

it's still a beast at 600mhz though so 800~1000 will be real nice
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 29, 2012, 06:52:37 pm
Well the yinlips G18 custom rom is set to 850Mhz wonder if you could the same with the S601....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 29, 2012, 08:33:16 pm
Well the yinlips G18 custom rom is set to 850Mhz wonder if you could the same with the S601....

I'll look into that one

here's what I've done on so far, think it's stable enough for public release, going to work on flashing process now.

(V.01)
-VM Heap set to 48MB (performance gain)
-Default language= English (from chineese)
-Android Market (google sanctioned market)
-SlideME Market (alternative to the above)
-boot animation removed (~35sec boot after first)
-removed most bloatware and preinstalled apps
-replaced default launcher w/ ADWlaucher (FOSS)
-removed pirated apps (factory reset/wipe internal sd to fully remove)
-SuperUser (root access)
-enabled wifi sleep policy (improve battery life)
-set wifi scan interval to 180sec (bimprove battery life)
-busybox installed /system/bin/busybox (http://busybox.net/about.html)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on January 29, 2012, 08:44:45 pm
here's what I've done on so far, think it's stable enough for public release, going to work on flashing process now.

(V.01)
-VM Heap set to 48MB (performance gain)
-Default language= English (from chineese)
-Android Market (google sanctioned market)
-SlideME Market (alternative to the above)
-boot animation removed (~35sec boot after first)
-removed most bloatware and preinstalled apps
-replaced default launcher w/ ADWlaucher (FOSS)
-removed pirated apps (factory reset/wipe internal sd to fully remove)
-SuperUser (root access)
-enabled wifi sleep policy (improve battery life)
-set wifi scan interval to 180sec (bimprove battery life)
-busybox installed /system/bin/busybox (http://busybox.net/about.html)

Wow, great stuff! 
Mine is on it's way now after Chinese new year and it's nice to know there is already community support for it, can't wait to get it now!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 29, 2012, 08:49:59 pm
Love it just love it thanks SNESFAN..... HURRY UP! my S601 lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 29, 2012, 09:17:17 pm
Great !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on January 30, 2012, 12:20:05 am
@SNESFAN (or anyone that understand the lingo better than i)

the "unofficial", "mediafire" link on http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,25.0.html ...

is that the custom rom?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on January 30, 2012, 12:20:47 am
This sort of news is going to make the wait for mine seem that much longer ???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 30, 2012, 02:22:42 am
@zeldametroidbrothers- mediafire link is for what I think is the kernel source, will be needed for building a rom from source or doing kernel level modifications (not just superficial mods). It is not the custom rom, I'll make sure there is no missing it once completed and I'll provide instructions on how to flash it.

an update... I have it all packaged up ready to go as a signed update.zip file

problem is it looks like the stock recovery image requires signed packages with jxd/amlogic private keys like most android devices manufacturers, I will have to find a way to do a custom recovery after all possibly

one step forward, two steps back

one possible solution for this is to build it myself, and that's probally the road I'm going to go down... the other road is to send it to the creator of cwm recovery and he says he'll port it for us.

the yinlips has an custom rom... wonder how that was done if no custom recovery was installed?

can someone translate this?
http://www.gp32spain.com/foros/showthread.php?t=88100


EDIT: unoffical source is indeed android kernel source for the S601
m1-kernel-android\arch\arm\mach-meson\board-8726m (dated 12/20/2011)

EDIT2: does not include "reff02" board files, if someone more experienced than myself can dig into this and confirm if this matters or not

EDIT3: nvm on flashing process I think I figured it out you need their uimage & uimage_recovery on the sdcard, tried different 8726m device uimage and uimage_recovery doesn't seem to work, hangs on boot

both appear to just be the standard kernel & recovery files... will have to break open the boot.img and recovery.img files and see if I can make sense of it

EDIT4: here is the image dumps, *not flashable update*
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8550034/package.zip
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on January 30, 2012, 08:13:41 am
Kernel source available, now that is promising. Besides the possibility of custom roms, I'm pretty sure this means we will be able to setcpu in the future.
The JXD S601 just went up on dealextreme, which is a big market and may attract even more development interest.
Anything we in the community can do to help along advancement with the JXD? I volunteer as a beta tester for anything that comes out!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on January 30, 2012, 08:36:36 am
can someone translate this?
http://www.gp32spain.com/foros/showthread.php?t=88100
Ok I read through the forum. Bitrider has released his custom rom based on the newest Yinlips firmware 1075. The biggest improvement is that it adds USB OTG. People are reporting success with mice, keyboards, USB hubs and Flash drives. So far no Usb gamepads are recognized. Some discussion about various apps that may allow gamepads to work. He also has released a tool for dumping the system image if anyone gets a unit with higher firware and asks that people send it to him. It also confirms that Yinlips have already started shipping their newer models. People that were saying they got units with Android 2.3 are getting the newer model not the original. The new models don't go into recovery mode in the same way. Bit riders rom will not be compatible with the newer model.
 That about sums it up.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on January 30, 2012, 11:14:33 am
Quote
Your order will be send out in these two days. We suggest you wait patiently. You will receive your order soon. Thanks. By the way, the shipping fee for DHL is wrong. Thus, we wonder if we can change your shipping way to " Hongkong register air mail"? Or we suggest you add $29 to our Paypal account: [email protected] so that we can send out your order.

I ordered it yesterday on isharegifts, but now i get the message the handling fee listed for DHL is wrong and they'll change it to registered mail. Do I have to let them know something that it's ok for me, since it's the first time i order through this site and I don't know how they work. Also, how long does it usually take for shipment though isharegifts?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on January 30, 2012, 11:28:08 am
Quote
Your order will be send out in these two days. We suggest you wait patiently. You will receive your order soon. Thanks. By the way, the shipping fee for DHL is wrong. Thus, we wonder if we can change your shipping way to " Hongkong register air mail"? Or we suggest you add $29 to our Paypal account: [email protected] so that we can send out your order.

I ordered it yesterday on isharegifts, but now i get the message the handling fee listed for DHL is wrong and they'll change it to registered mail. Do I have to let them know something that it's ok for me, since it's the first time i order through this site and I don't know how they work. Also, how long does it usually take for shipment though isharegifts?

I ordered mine on the 14th, and it arrived on the 24th. I also was going against Chinese New Year, so your time may be faster.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 30, 2012, 03:29:31 pm
Mine came through the post today yayyyy - I can see why you did your own rom SNESFAN, I dont like the crap it comes with lol,

Might flash it straight away lol

ruffnutts  ;)

EDIT: is the rom available yet?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on January 30, 2012, 03:58:04 pm
Hi ruffnuts are you in the UK and did you pay any tax on the JXD?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 30, 2012, 04:13:48 pm
Yeah I`m in London and nah no tax they put (gift - MP4 worth $15) lol great stuff a...  8)

EDIT: GTA III works ok went all glitchy on me though... might have to install chainfire 3D see what happens  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 30, 2012, 07:05:35 pm
Still working on a working uimage, uimage_recovery that is the missing link currently everything else is good to go

It would be cake if we had an official recovery image *cough email ->> [email protected] cough*

EDIT: found a cool link will need to verify information, but look like we can boot from an image on microsd if formatted correctly making the s601 "unbrickable" ... well as long as the battery holds out, haven't tested removing the battery to see if usb power by it's self is enough to power the device.

http://www.slatedroid.com/topic/16561-rom-ramos-w10-development-thread/page__st__80__p__175993#entry175993
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 30, 2012, 07:40:43 pm
lol cool I`m looking forward to making my JXD better as I dont like the stock setup  8)

Keep up the good work SNESFAN ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 31, 2012, 09:30:52 am
I`m having probs with USB andy ideas - not showing up on computer???

Egnore sorted lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 31, 2012, 03:54:27 pm
Need help rooting my S601 as I`ve never rooted a device before...please lol  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 31, 2012, 05:21:26 pm
download this program

http://unlockroot.com/unlockroot.php

on device enable usb debugging

normally it is just settings > applications > development > usb debugging

but with gamehub an extra set is needed select "all programs" in bottom left, then press menu or look for settings icon in all programs then do the above

plug in usb cable, run the above root unlocker program, chose root device... follow the rest of the applicaiton's instructions, if all goes well it will say successfully rooted and you will see "superuser" under all programs.

you can then use a root app, or get the android sdk that includes adb.exe and connect to your device

adb shell

will show $ (user)
you can then su and you will get # (root)

(btw they switched my shifts at work so I've basically worked 2 back to back days in a row, no time for development on my rom... i'm pretty tired =( )
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 31, 2012, 05:47:38 pm
just want to insatll the market and a better launcher plus hopefully get rid of the old N64oid ect

Thanks I will have a bash  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 31, 2012, 06:01:57 pm
Right rooted just need to put the market it on and a new launcher me thinks  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 31, 2012, 07:23:10 pm
I noticed by pressing the power button and the + volume button it comes up with upgrading uboot? then it says failed?

EDIT I got it into recovery by pressing power and the settings button -  hope this aint old news lol

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on January 31, 2012, 08:49:14 pm
So you made it ruff ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on January 31, 2012, 08:52:33 pm
yeah I`m puzzled about the market what version is the best, and second how to get rid of stock emulators?

can you uninstalled just by using titanium backup?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on January 31, 2012, 09:56:36 pm
So I wanted to see what the stand-by time was like because 20 hours seemed a little non-optimistic based off prior experience with arm based devices. I feared there was some form of internal power drain or whatever.

Now this is not stock so I'm not questioning the stand-by estimates thus far. But after the modifications I did I took some screen shots. These can be teasers... if so I'm sorry, working as fast as I can... but I'm really happy with the results thus far.

(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii358/jb0yz/download.jpg)
(http://i548.photobucket.com/albums/ii358/jb0yz/download1.jpg)

wifi is off, there's a microsd card in the reader, screen timeout is set to 10min, and screen is at autobrightness (although I don't think there's a photosensor besides the camera on this thing so... I'm sure it's not accurately adjusting the birghtness)

not to jump to any conclusions, but like I said from prior experience with arm devices in airplane mode, you can have "instant on stand-by" for more than a week... if not a lot more

5% ~ 10 hours = 200 hours or 8 days instant on stand-by at the current rate YMMV
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 01, 2012, 12:35:42 am
i've never ordered anything from isharegifts before. i'm trying not to worry but i just can't help it. i got an email on the 25th saying they would ship it out the next day. however, in the same email, it says 'Order Status: Delivered'

is that just some bad engrish thing? is that normal for them? i have this fear that their system thinks my jxd has already been delivered and, so, they won't ship it...

i emailed back today and asked for a tracking#. they sent me one...and it looks like hong kong tracking#s i used to get when ordering things from dealxtreme.com...but i can't find a page to use to check the tracking#. dealxtreme used to include a link. isharegifts did not.

edit: btw, i just checked and dealextreme.com now has the jxd s601 for $85 with FREE SHIPPING.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 01, 2012, 12:43:15 am
I wouldn't worry, mine said that too. Got delivery confirmation and when I checked it said delivered.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: MOFO on February 01, 2012, 01:44:16 am
Mine shipped yesterday hopefully have it soon. Hopefully we have a custom ROM for it soon.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 01, 2012, 11:05:18 pm
No new video?
 ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on February 02, 2012, 11:44:07 am
i've never ordered anything from isharegifts before. i'm trying not to worry but i just can't help it. i got an email on the 25th saying they would ship it out the next day. however, in the same email, it says 'Order Status: Delivered'

is that just some bad engrish thing? is that normal for them? i have this fear that their system thinks my jxd has already been delivered and, so, they won't ship it...

i emailed back today and asked for a tracking#. they sent me one...and it looks like hong kong tracking#s i used to get when ordering things from dealxtreme.com...but i can't find a page to use to check the tracking#. dealxtreme used to include a link. isharegifts did not.

edit: btw, i just checked and dealextreme.com now has the jxd s601 for $85 with FREE SHIPPING.

Order request "delivered" to them.

Don't worry. It's a message about the "Order" system, not about your product.


(http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg707/scaled.php?server=707&filename=imagebej.png&res=crop) (http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2772/imagebej.png)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 02, 2012, 12:48:58 pm

JXD has put a firmware in the chinese version of the website. I don´t know if it`s an upgrade or just the factory firmware.
Anyway, it can be good as a backup of the firmware.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=216&selectclassid=019009
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 02, 2012, 02:00:17 pm
Cool wonder if I should try it lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: MOFO on February 02, 2012, 02:13:56 pm
I hate how they don't have them in Egnlish so you can at least see what you are downloading.
So ruffnutts whats the verdict after having it for a while? I got mine coming soon and can you reccommend how to root this sucker, like you I have never done it before and a little nervous on how to go about it.
thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 02, 2012, 02:50:11 pm
Judging by the post date, this is an updated firmware. I'm seriously hoping this is the infamous "tv out" upgrade we were promised. Downloading now, it's freaking slow off the Chinese servers. I'll mirror it once it completes.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 02, 2012, 02:58:58 pm
Cool so your goner try it aswell and report back  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 02, 2012, 06:16:02 pm
That's what ive been waiting for! Should have custom Rom up tonight!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 02, 2012, 06:23:56 pm
I hate how they don't have them in Egnlish so you can at least see what you are downloading.
So ruffnutts whats the verdict after having it for a while? I got mine coming soon and can you reccommend how to root this sucker, like you I have never done it before and a little nervous on how to go about it.
thanks

To be honest I have not mess with it enough as I`ve been unwell, but for what it is - its worth the money, it could do With a custom rom thats plain so you can start from scratch to put what you like on it, I dont like the stock rom very Much lol... but if youR thinking of getting one I say go for it... its a nice little device  ;)

BTW rooting it so simple using unlockroot software....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: johnnyonflame on February 02, 2012, 07:43:49 pm
I would buy one just to run a ton of crap on it, but when I read that it runs android... nah, I hate the NDK.
If someone ports PURE uLinux for it, I might grab one, it's quite cheap afterall.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 02, 2012, 08:19:25 pm
I have downloaded the firmware included in jxd website, and i have opened the build.prop file to get some information about the version and here is what i get:


ro.build.id=MID_PSP.wifi.20120109
ro.build.display.id=MID_PSP.wifi.20120109
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.samty.20120109.202612
ro.build.version.sdk=10
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=2.3.4
ro.build.date=Mon Jan  9 20:26:52 HKT 2012
ro.build.date.utc=1326112012
ro.build.type=user
ro.build.user=samty
ro.build.host=samty
ro.build.tags=test-keys
ro.product.model=JXD S601WIFI
ro.product.brand=GAME_SYSTEM
ro.product.name=f02ref
ro.product.device=f02ref
ro.product.board=f02ref
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=MID
ro.product.locale.language=zh
ro.product.locale.region=CN
ro.wifi.channels=14
ro.board.platform=
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device
ro.build.product=f02ref



I don't know is this info is useful for people who have it and can compare .

p.D: sorry about my english but i'm spanish.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 02, 2012, 08:43:51 pm
New movies JXD S601 (sorry I'dont find the spoiler)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8IFVLZ2z4ghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1VPmnTJw24http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0Yc0UFTlFkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gERbQxeWEHMhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuQfI1QOsbAhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eJ0fsOtMC4


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: MOFO on February 02, 2012, 09:43:25 pm
Those vids suck to put it kindly, seen those and was like, this guy is like trying to take the plastic wrap of the box for half the vid.
Hardly even shows the S601.

@SNESFAN
I love that your working on a Rom for this and I thank you.
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 02, 2012, 11:37:34 pm
http://www.mediafire.com/?luiflg354v6a64j

Mirror of the 2012/2/2 update for those unable/impatient with the jxd direct link. Haven't flashed it yet: work and sleep intervened. Will be trying it soon, sorry for the delay.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 03, 2012, 01:17:32 am
I can boot to uboot now.. I know the normal recovery had a sig check, didn't think uboot for this had it... but it does

Updates must be signed with private test keys, I tried signing with public test keys and it was a nogo

All jxd would have to do is put a small password in when signing and it makes it basically uncrackable... same with this newer update.

If someone is able to rewrite uboot to flash to nand without using stock recovery I think this might be a little too difficult for me

Its definately possible so is flashing a custom recovery partition. I might donate mine to koush for a week or so and have him port his clockwork mod recovery.

Device is still pretty customizeable and I can write guides on how to do all the mods yourself and give a copy of my build.prop file but this isn't as wide open as I was hopeing.

Edit I'm not giving up there are some prebuilt aml uboot binaries that might still work for flashing but I cant promise any success
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 03, 2012, 02:45:14 am
SNESFAN,
your efforts are greatly appreciated. THANKS!

i would recommend letting koush port clockwork to this device. he/she/they have a lot of experience with this stuff and it would make the process just like that of phones.

i would love to see your guide for customizing what is already there!

Thanks again!
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 03, 2012, 03:34:46 am
Firmware is dated 2012/01/09, so I believe this is the stock firmware. Flashing this will remove root and format the internal memory, so I don't really recommend it at all. Still, having a copy for backup purposes is useful.
SNESfan: good luck man, we're all rooting for you!

EDIT: upon closer inspection, there are some small differences that reveal this is, in fact, an updated firmware! However, nothing seems to be important enough to merit the change. UnlockRoot still works, so I'm not worried. Wish I had a tv out cord to test with...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 03, 2012, 08:33:27 am
I thought I messed mine up so I flashed it with the new firmware and rerooted it as my recovery was stuck in a loop lol fewww that was lucky

roll on a custom rom I`d say - thanks for your efforts SNESFAN ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 03, 2012, 09:06:06 am
Here`s a little video of PSX emulation done with my new HD camera a bit wonky though lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ox9MQAbco

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 03, 2012, 10:51:40 am
Soul Edge runs pretty slow. Maybe with a newer version of the emulator.... Did you run in hle mode or with bios mode?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 03, 2012, 11:18:12 am
This is the newest version of the emulator, running in HLE mode, but I left it @ default settings so with tweaking it could run faster I guess, remeber this video is only running '30fps - it feels ok to play...

Maybe my next video I will record @ 720p 60fps ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 03, 2012, 11:47:31 am
aside from the locked flashing, this device looks quite promising.. anyone know how well N64 can be emulated?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 03, 2012, 11:52:15 am
This is the newest version of the emulator, running in HLE mode, but I left it @ default settings so with tweaking it could run faster I guess, remeber this video is only running '30fps - it feels ok to play...

Maybe my next video I will record @ 720p 60fps ;D

Oh, in that case the emulation is quite ok. I've also heard that in hle mode the emulator runs slower, at least in my cellphone runs slower.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 03, 2012, 12:09:21 pm
This is the newest version of the emulator, running in HLE mode, but I left it @ default settings so with tweaking it could run faster I guess, remeber this video is only running '30fps - it feels ok to play...

Maybe my next video I will record @ 720p 60fps ;D

Oh, in that case the emulation is quite ok. I've also heard that in hle mode the emulator runs slower, at least in my cellphone runs slower.

I always thought Bios was slower - at lest it is on the caanoo...hmmm
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on February 03, 2012, 08:42:40 pm
This update fixed my problem.

New vids coming  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 03, 2012, 08:45:04 pm
This update fixed my problem.

New vids coming  ;D

Yeah mine got stuck in a loop on the android guy - but when I used the update it fixed it lol fewww
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 03, 2012, 10:01:57 pm
How do I for update?
My JXD S601 has come today...
^^
I can't acess the flash memory...
what' s wrong?

TF is run okay...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 03, 2012, 11:44:20 pm
I have problems with emulator natives...
MD, NES, N64, GBA...
How I unstall... this...

EDIT:
when one CUSTOM ROM are comming?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 02:01:05 am
before you do the following make sure usb debugging is on menu>settings>applications>development>usb debugging,

unplug usb and plug in and make sure you get "little bug" icon at top of screen

download unlockroot from http://unlockroot.com/ and install it and gain root access with it's instructions

copy C:\Program Files\Unlockroot\tools folder to c:\tools\

download slideme (SAMv4.3 on the right) http://slideme.org/ rename to slideme.apk and copy to tools folder

download adwlauncher.apk http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/13226-adwlauncher-136/ and copy to tools folder

download and rename the GoogleServicesFramework.apk & vending-3.1.3-signed.apk files and copy to tools folder
Framework here: http://www.box.com/s/x89lhyd7h0dpluoiejq5
Market here: http://www.box.com/s/sbolvml39h7nzj29t72n
-thx qbertaddict

download the "build.prop.txt" in the attached and rename to "build.prop" in the tools folder

----------------------

run cmd.exe as administrator

then type in the command window the following (don't type the words in blue, that part is so you know you are at the correct stage) commands themselves are case sensitive

Quote
C:\cd c:\tools\
C:\tools\adb.exe push *.apk /sdcard/
C:\tools\adb.exe push build.prop /sdcard/
C:\tools\adb.exe shell

$su
#cp /sdcard/*.apk /system/app/
#cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/
#rm /system/app/Arcade_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/GBA_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/MD_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/N64_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/Nes_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/GameHub.apk

if you are getting errors make sure there is no spaces at the beginning of your commands and you used the correct case for file and path names

reccomend at this point you go in and factory reset your device

Take out sd card, hold menu while powering on, choose wipe data

First boot may take up to 10 min

--------------------

*notes*
if you are sure I typo'd something let me know and I'll fix it

build.prop contains data that will make your device look like an xperia play from the POV of android market so you can download apps that are compatible... netflix, exclusive xperia play games etc

also includes some davlik vm tweaks for performance, power saving things, wifi stuff, default english, removes stupid status bar icons and ability to slide in portrait etc

let me know if you made it through and you like it, if you don't, just reflash your device to stock.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 09:00:23 am
SNESFAN could you make a batch file of the command line?

So far I`ve done all you have said aprt from where is the build.prop.txt, or I`m I being thick lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 10:00:06 am
Attached at the bottom

Will work on a script
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 10:10:14 am
nothing happend must be doing something wrong lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 10:40:14 am
Nothing happened to what?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 10:49:05 am
followed your instrutions and nothing happend, maybe I wait for your script
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 11:27:43 am
No errors?  Factory reset in menu
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 11:38:14 am
Something to do with the cammand line maybe tell us the exact cmd to use or create a .bat file for us to run  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 11:50:25 am
Those are the commands up there, the build.prop isn't a script

Ill make a script but will take some time
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 12:02:24 pm
I know the build.prop is not a script,

Here is where you made it confusing for me

Quote
(don't type C:\, C:\tools, $, or # those are for reference only) commands are case sensitive

but you still put it in the cmd or am I missing something here...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 12:08:50 pm
Commands are in the code, box so for
 c:/adb.exe
I would just type
Adb.exe

Ignore the c:/ part its just so u know you are doing it right

When it changes to $ and # same thing

Type what's next to the ignored parts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 12:20:23 pm
something is happening lol - I just have a black screen with the task bar at the top volume back home ect..

Everything else failed and I rebooted now the JXD is stuck in a loop on the android guy...hmmmm

EDIT; right reflashed it start again lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 12:52:05 pm
If it still loops on you do the menu+power

Without the sd card in and choose wipe data ... that's the same as factory reset
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 01:01:44 pm
No its cool everythings fine.. I`ve redone it over and over and I end up with the same resault a black screen with just The date and time, volume, back and home at the top - nothing happends after that..

Maybe put a package together with a script for better resaults..

Cheers for your time ruffnutts  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 03:36:53 pm
I really think you need to factory reset.... even with a script...

The black screen is the gamehub you ripped out, the bootloop is because I made some calls for jit  compiler and is probally hosing up your davlik cache, that doesn't get wiped on a reboot...

First boot after a factory reset (not a reflash) could take up to 10min setting everything up

I cant stress enough, if you did what I said exactly and got no errors you need to factory reset it.

I will still do up a script to remove User error but I think you would still be in the same status you are right now even with the script.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on February 04, 2012, 05:35:53 pm
Ok, worked for me :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/639779P1010197.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=639779P1010197.jpg)

Removed 'problem loading widget' by removing it. Think I made a mistake somewhere for this.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: richufc on February 04, 2012, 05:45:59 pm
Hi all,

I've been reading up on the JXD S601 since I stumbled across it on Dealextreme yesterday.  I think I'm going to order one as it seems a bargain for just over £50.  After reading this thread I've just got a few questions I was hoping you guys could help me out with...

1.  How are the buttons and d-pad?  I'm mainly going to want to play emulators on it so don't care about the resistive touchscreen much.  Is the d-pad similar to the PSP - how are the diagonals? - and are the buttons are clicky as they sound on the Youtube vids?

2.  Does it charge off USB?  I think it comes with an oversees plug which won't be much use in the UK!  How long does it take to charge?

3.  Does it take MicroSD cards?

4.  How is the battery life.  I've read somewhere 6 hours for gaming - is this realistic?

Thanks for your help.  I've found this thread really useful.

Cheers,
Rich
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SilverhawkBR on February 04, 2012, 06:12:43 pm
I'd love to know that too. ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 04, 2012, 06:40:11 pm
I suspect it will be like the Dingoo (and tbh most gadgets/phones nowadays) and come with a USB cable and mains-USB charger to plug that cable into, so any cheap mains USB charger will be fine as will charging from PC.

I carry around one of these for my Dingoo and phones:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-USB-MAIN-CHARGER-ADAPTOR-POWER-PLUG-ALL-TOM-TOM-SAT-NAV-/320842368922?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneChargers&hash=item4ab3b2079a
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 06:54:00 pm
That's the stock clock widget, I think, not installed, not needed, if you want a clock widget there's a bunch on the market
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 04, 2012, 06:59:08 pm
Ok, worked for me :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/639779P1010197.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=639779P1010197.jpg)

Removed 'problem loading widget' by removing it. Think I made a mistake somewhere for this.

When you say it worked for you - do you mean what SNESFAN posted?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 04, 2012, 08:37:36 pm
thanks for the great guide, SNESFAN!

i have one suggestion and one question. the suggestion doesn't really matter to me. i think anyone with the right amount of knowledge/experience/brain-power to be doing this kind of thing should be able to figure out what you meant. however, if you don't agree, you might try formatting the commandline stuff as follows and just say 'don't type anything that is in red.
Quote
C:\cd c:\tools\
C:\tools\adb.exe push *.apk /sdcard/
C:\tools\adb.exe push build.prop /sdcard/
C:\tools\adb.exe shell

$ su
#cp /sdcard/*.apk /system/app/
#cp /sdcard/build.prop /system/
#rm /system/app/Arcade_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/GBA_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/MD_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/N64_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/Nes_Softwin.apk
#rm /system/app/GameHub.apk
now for my question :) (referencing the code above)...

is the adb.exe getting installed by 'unlockroot'? i thought adb was part of the android sdk. if we need to install the android sdk first, i think you should say that. perhaps link to another guide for that as i imagine there are tons of them.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 04, 2012, 09:59:25 pm
You don't need the whole sdk, only the parts for adb are needed for this and is what's included in the unlocker app, it installs adb drivers and all dependancies too which would tripple the complexity of my tiny guide

Trivial knowledge, ripping the unlocker program apart it is just a fancy shell for zergrush exploit from a developer on xda, hes profitting of another persons work, but whatever its free and User friendly and serves for this purpose as well.

If you feel like actually messing around with android I reccomend the whole sdk, its fun if you are into that kinda thing. But 90% of the time a android Rom Flasher is just going to use adb and fastboot

Ill modify the guide with highlight, that's a better idea
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on February 04, 2012, 10:41:42 pm
@richufc

2. Yes, it charges with the USB.
3. Yes with adaptater I think
4. 3 to 5 hours I think with Wifi ect...


@ruff

Yes, i followed SNESfan, here's a pic :

(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/395882Capture01.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=395882Capture01.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 04, 2012, 11:45:48 pm
You don't need the whole sdk, only the parts for adb are needed for this and is what's included in the unlocker app, it installs adb drivers and all dependancies too which would tripple the complexity of my tiny guide

thanks for answering. my jxd hasn't arrived yet so i haven't installed the unlocker app. this is very good to know whenever i come across a guide for my phone that wants me to install the android sdk just to get adb. i stuck to only flashing roms that had guides for using odin because of that.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 04, 2012, 11:58:09 pm
(http://img15.hostingpics.net/pics/395882Capture01.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=395882Capture01.jpg)

for anyone that needed that picture to know how to enter the commands...
after "C:\tools\>adb.exe shell"...skip the section in the middle with the errors :)
issue the "su" command at the $ prompt next :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 05, 2012, 12:07:22 am
Eww, forgot about those other superuser apps, shouldn't hurt nothing, just different lang, but messy
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 05, 2012, 12:22:18 am
Thanks for your guide SNESFAN all sorted.... so I have half a brain after all  8)

Just to mention I`ve had half a bottle of jack daniels aswell lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 05, 2012, 01:17:12 am
Try fo help I update my JXD S601 with your help
^^


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RCz83QHUdE
My video testing N64...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on February 05, 2012, 08:28:10 am
Mario Kart 64 looks insanely hard to play without a real analog stick :-(
Also, you can turn those touchscreen controls off Nenoboy, and make the video full screen too.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 05, 2012, 09:38:12 am
Love to see this puppy get a overclocked rom like the yinlips, also notice when you have TT Backup installed there`s some useless stuff like bluetooth share... whats the piont there`s no bluetooth  ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 05, 2012, 12:14:15 pm
Mario Kart 64 looks insanely hard to play without a real analog stick :-(
Also, you can turn those touchscreen controls off Nenoboy, and make the video full screen too.
Actually it is kind of hard to shoot and play at the same time xD...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 05, 2012, 01:02:49 pm
Well I`m impressed with the N64 emulation for what it is, here is my button layout below that works for me  8)

Analog = D-Pad/Nub
C Buttons = Displayed on screen
Start Button = Displayed on screen
Z Button = Square
A Button = X
B Button = Circle
L Trigger = L1
R Trigger = R1

Trangle = Spare button

Works very well maybe I will do a video of it soon!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 05, 2012, 01:05:01 pm
You can try removing some of those apps, but they take little space and could have unexpected results, some apks are background services like the google framework one
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 05, 2012, 01:15:29 pm
SNESFAN what you did mate made this console much better thanks again  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 05, 2012, 03:37:11 pm
someone know how to use TV out?
I not have cable for try...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 05, 2012, 03:48:52 pm
someone know how to use TV out?
I not have cable for try...

Don't think TV-OUT works yet....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 05, 2012, 05:41:31 pm
Just wait, I'm just getting started, great things to come once I understand this system better

I'm working on a complete rebuild from aosp, cwm recovery, overclock, and remap hardware keys to xperia play outputs, but these take time
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 05, 2012, 06:40:08 pm
Thats interesting maybe the optimized onlive app for xperia play might work well on the S601 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on February 05, 2012, 07:12:35 pm
Good Luck SNESFAN
this would be amazing...
^^
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 05, 2012, 07:30:27 pm
Just wait, I'm just getting started, great things to come once I understand this system better

I'm working on a complete rebuild from aosp, cwm recovery, overclock, and remap hardware keys to xperia play outputs, but these take time

This really is appreciated, thanks for your work. Hopefully mine should arrive in the next few days.

The s601 is shaping up to be a really good handheld for a stupidly cheap price.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 06, 2012, 01:36:54 pm
wow good work SNESFAN :D
I guess I'll get one of these :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Big Head One on February 06, 2012, 04:27:41 pm
Hey SNESFAN, great work! But I'll wait some months until I see if that JXD S601 becomes the next Dingoo A320 :P (cheap and awesome).

I have a question, do you think it'll be possible to use keyboards/joysticks changing something in the program? I mean, they did it with the Yinlips right?

I'll try to post some ideas of original cases if you still want it, even though I don't think the'll change it xD, but I may not have time to do it now.

Thank you again for the great work :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 06, 2012, 05:02:27 pm
Ill put seperate dpad and analog on my list, there is a limitation on android 2.3.4 that there is no standard for analog joystick if it tuns out this does xy axis if it is true analog ( undetermined at this point) ill hack it into similar mapping of xperia optical sensor

If it turns out to just be 4 point , redefing to keyboard map wont be hard at all
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 03:43:57 am
from what I can tell the "analog stick" is outputting the same keycode/scancode as the dpad, does not appear to be true analog unless they are doing some magic I do not see(might be possible if you rebuild kernel) also can't break them apart because of this. So both are 4 keys with identical output. Sorry =(

HW buttons keycodes scancodes

back = keycode 4 scancode 158
dpad up = keycode 19 scancode 103
analog up = keycode 19 scancode 103
dpad down = keycode 20 scancode 108
analog down = keycode 20 scancode 108
dpad left = keycode 21 scancode 105
analog left = keycode 21 scancode 105
dpad right = keycode 22 scancode 106
analog right = keycode 22 scancode 106
vol + = keycode 24 scancode 115
vol - = keycode 25 scancode 114
pwr = keycode 26 scancode 116
select button = keycode 62 scancode 57
start button = keycode 66 scancode 28
menu button = keycode 82 scancode 139
cir button = keycode 96 scancode 304
x button= keycode 97 scancode 305
tri button= keycode 99 scancode 307
sq button= keycode 100 scancode 308
L button = keycode 102 scancode 310
R button = keycode 103 scancode 311

the qwerty.kl is straight rip from the the xperia play by jxd, (i know cause it's in the same f*ed up order SE did) modified to have *similar calls* (read half assed... they're not right) there's minor variances and they even comment out some stuff that I'm sure was causing issues the important snipits are listed below (BTW this is the order it *should* be in... but it's not)

scancodes calls (vs Xperia Play calls)

key 28    ENTER (should be BUTTON_START)
key 57    SPACE (should be BUTTON_SELECT)
key 103   DPAD_UP
key 105   DPAD_LEFT
key 106   DPAD_RIGHT
key 108   DPAD_DOWN
key 114   VOLUME_DOWN
key 115   VOLUME_UP
key 116   POWER
key 139   MENU
key 158   BACK
key 304   BUTTON_A (should be BACK)
key 305   BUTTON_B (should be DPAD_CENTER)
key 307   BUTTON_X  (should be BUTTON_Y)
key 308   BUTTON_Y    (should be BUTTON_X)
key 310   BUTTON_L1
key 311   BUTTON_R1

attached is qwerty.kl.txt, rename to qwerty.kl and put on root of sd card, do like you did with build.prop in previous  guide

Code: [Select]
su
cp /sdcard/qwerty.kl /system/usr/keylayout/


*note back has been replaced with home, and circle is replaced with back, start used to be enter/select has been replaced with x.... little stuff.. I think it's better though.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 10:01:12 am
Mine arrived today, marked as MP4 so no duty to pay!

Sent me the white one even though I stated black twice on the order form, do isharegifts actually have any black ones?
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 07, 2012, 10:29:13 am
Interestingly enough, the crossover from Xperia play optimized apps seems to be hit or miss. I was able to play Gordy flawlessly right from the market, but NOVA 2 crashes right after the loading video (though, to be fair, that might be a ram issue). I'll keep testing these "optimized" apps, see if I can draw a winner.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 10:38:49 am
Also where is the build.prop.txt?

The instructions in this thread say:
"download the "build.prop.txt" in the attached and rename to "build.prop" in the tools folder"

But there is no "attached" file or link or anything. I may just be having a brainfart as I'm trying to get all this sorted at work so in a rush!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 10:53:25 am
here, I'm keeping the guide on my site, made the process slightly easier as well and included the new keymap

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,30.msg69.html#msg69
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 11:17:42 am
Ah that's great, thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 11:56:42 am
EDIT - Being an idiot, ignore please!!!

The way I'm floundering today you wouldn't think I've had Android phones since day 1 and have installed CM on all of them!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 03:25:10 pm
Ok, getting "failed to copy 'build.prop' to 'data/tmp/': Is a directory

Following the commands exactly, after trying to push *.apk I get a huge stream of text, is that normal?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: BAFelton on February 07, 2012, 03:33:47 pm
Ok, getting "failed to copy 'build.prop' to 'data/tmp/': Is a directory

Following the commands exactly, after trying to push *.apk I get a huge stream of text, is that normal?

I had the same error, so I pushed each files one by one and it worked, see my snapshot a few posts above.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 03:49:58 pm
I get failure to copy and permission denied doing it that way. Device is rooted fine, have the little droid logo in top left, running cmd on my account (the only one on the PC).

Prob something simple but I dunno what's wrong!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 04:36:50 pm
su command gives you super user or "root" permissions, make sure you typed that

make sure you have a # <-- on the left if it's showing $ you are just normal user

you can't adb push to a protected directory (example /system/) for security reasons, that's why you need a holding directory.

I switched up from /sdcard/ to /data/tmp/ in my guide... but it doesn't matter really where you put it, I just changed the "holding" directory to some fictional directory on nand because if you had .apk's on your sdcard they could potentially be thrown into your /system/app/ folder.

try swtiching /data/tmp/  with /sdcard/ in all the commands and see if it takes that

check your permission level and let me know if it works or not



Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 06:17:11 pm
It's worked! Didn't do anything different other than doing the whole process on my netbook at home but whatever gets the job done I suppose.

Thanks for your time SNESFAN and BAFelton, you've both been a big help and now I'm rid of that annoying UI.


What was the stock N64 emulator btw? Does Mupen64 work better?
Also I take it FPSE is the PSX emulator of choice?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 06:35:09 pm
stock was a really old version of n64oid... or a cloned version from what was once on the market... both stolen... but the drama behind that emulator is a whole other story

N64oid in slideme is the best performance n64 and is official distro point for that app

Fpse in android market is psx best option

If you haven't purchased a certain app from android market, it will force closes because google talk isn't installed, I'm working on that too, didn't want to work on that without a recovery because it completely hose a system and force a complete reflash

Workaround is to buy via web browser and choose download location of the s601/xperia play and it will download ota to the device
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 07, 2012, 07:11:02 pm
I have already bought most of the emulators apart from N64 as I use my X10 Mini Pro for gaming (and before that the G1), unfortunately I take it this means I can't use my legit emulators on the s601 until the Market is fixed?

I even bought most of the Yonghz ones before they were made free as well as a couple of the Mojo ones just to see if they were different. I'm more bothered about fpse as one of the main reasons I bought the JXD was to play my PSX games which my phone and A320 don't run so well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: masteries on February 07, 2012, 07:13:00 pm
Greetings JXD S601 owners!

Also my white version console arrived today marked as MP4 so no duty to pay!

I have no knowledge about installing applications on android systems (my last handheld gaming capable device is a GP2X F200, for which I developed games in Fenix / Bennu).

But I suppose I need to follow the SNESFAN tutorial step by step in order to install new versions of emulators and programs.

Also I want to try BennuGD in this console some day.

Until next time, JXD S601 mates.


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 07:16:42 pm
I take it this means I can't use my legit emulators on the s601 until the Market is fixed?

slideme works fine for new purchases and old ones

android market is where the bug is at, you can't make new purchases, but you can download previously purchased apps... buy it via the web then download .. it's stupid, but I'll get it figured out

so to re-iterate, if you bought it previously you're fine

if you haven't bought it, just buy it on the market website rather than from the market app then it will install
https://market.android.com/?hl=en
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 07, 2012, 08:25:54 pm
Its nice to hear that everyone's console is turning up so we can get a good following of it like the yinlips  8)

Was wondering if anyone as had success in using chainfire 3D, anyway I noticed GTA III works on the console with out but once you start playing the game is goes all glitchy... so I might see if chainfire can fix the problem,,,
Be nice if someone else could try aswell  ;)

ruffnutts

EDIT well I installed chainfire 3D but it dont even show up like its installed dont know whats wrong there.......
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 10:21:02 pm
are you using the different plug-ins? youtube search how to configure chainfire...

also you should setup settings per-app and launch the app from within chainfire it's self

from what I've noticed only *some* games work for it, and for the ones that work, you only see improvement by reduceing the quality of textures etc

I only find chainfire to be usefull as more of a compatiblity layer to use apps not meant to work with a mali gpu
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 07, 2012, 10:43:41 pm
Well it wont go that far, it installs but chainfire 3D aint in the list after install very strange, BTW I`m side loading the apk
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 10:50:58 pm
restart, shouldn't need side loaded, can be downloaded from market
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JMMBMMMDM on February 07, 2012, 11:33:42 pm
here, I'm keeping the guide on my site, made the process slightly easier as well and included the new keymap

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,30.msg69.html#msg69


I followed your directions but now it's stuck on the loading screen unless I connect it to my pc. then it only shows a black screen with the notification bar but won't let me do anything.

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 07, 2012, 11:55:09 pm
hold the power down, take the sdcard out, hold menu while powering on, choose wipe data
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: fosamax on February 08, 2012, 08:10:44 am
Hi, a nice tuto by Qbertaddict and BAFelton to install and setup Chainfire 3D on the JXD s601.

http://caanoo.forumactif.org/t2579-tuto-installer-chainfire3d-sur-vos-consoles-android (http://caanoo.forumactif.org/t2579-tuto-installer-chainfire3d-sur-vos-consoles-android)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 09:23:14 am
Hi, a nice tuto by Qbertaddict and BAFelton to install and setup Chainfire 3D on the JXD s601.

http://caanoo.forumactif.org/t2579-tuto-installer-chainfire3d-sur-vos-consoles-android (http://caanoo.forumactif.org/t2579-tuto-installer-chainfire3d-sur-vos-consoles-android)

This is for the yinlips but I`m doing everything right - maybe I need to buy chainfire 3D from the market....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 09:28:46 am
I'm having a problem with the market. When I go to "My Apps" there is only one there, no sign of FPSE or any of the others I've paid for.

I only really need to get FPSE as well as that's the emulator I'm lacking at the moment.

Any ideas?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 09:58:02 am
I'm having a problem with the market. When I go to "My Apps" there is only one there, no sign of FPSE or any of the others I've paid for.

I only really need to get FPSE as well as that's the emulator I'm lacking at the moment.

Any ideas?
PM
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 08, 2012, 10:39:14 am
I'm having a problem with the market. When I go to "My Apps" there is only one there, no sign of FPSE or any of the others I've paid for.

I only really need to get FPSE as well as that's the emulator I'm lacking at the moment.

Any ideas?
that's really weird... are you logging into the market with the same google account?

search for fpse, do you see it? Does it show "purchased" by the price?

FPse shows up for me and we're running identical builds with identical build.prop files. You might want to clear out your market settings and start over.

Are you seeing protected apps at all? Search specifically for zenonia in the market. If it's not there, you're not seeing protected apps, if you do see it, but not your purchases... I'd lean towards incorrect/different credentials being used.

menu>settings>applications>manage applications>all>market>force stop & clear data

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 10:45:20 am
Well when I do a search for onlive I dont see that in the market....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 11:22:45 am
You might want to clear out your market settings and start over.

Are you seeing protected apps at all? Search specifically for zenonia in the market. If it's not there, you're not seeing protected apps, if you do see it, but not your purchases... I'd lean towards incorrect/different credentials being used.

menu>settings>applications>manage applications>all>market>force stop & clear data

That seems to have sorted it, FPSE now shows up along with the Zenonia games. Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 08, 2012, 11:34:26 am
Well when I do a search for onlive I dont see that in the market....

I'm still trying to figure this one out, I'm trying to match the build.prop up exactly with the xperia play and for everything else it's showing up

onlive has some flag in the buid.prop it's looking for that I can't pinpoint

I can't do a 1:1 copy because of the different hardware, I don't want to go much deeper like saying it's running the same chipset, that might throw other things off you don't want thrown off.

only thing I can think of is

ro.sf.lcd_density=120

changing to 240

I can set it higher, but that will screw with a lot of other stuff.

gonna try it, will let you know


negative (and don't try it)

still looking
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 12:03:58 pm
Thanks for all your hard work SNESFAN  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 12:53:34 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1mVmmviqgc

Sorry I was bored lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on February 08, 2012, 02:08:28 pm
(http://s13.postimage.org/n2eoasktz/DSCF5053_cr_Small.jpg)
(http://s7.postimage.org/3l3d46k23/DSCF5057_cr_Small.jpg)

Guide to unlock s601 windows only

1. Update Firmware Office Rom
 - Download JXD S601 update firmware
   New firmware 800MHZ (http://www.jxd.cc/enupload/800M.zip)
   Old firmware 600Mhz+Tv-Out (http://www.jxd.cc/enupload/S601%200229en.rar)
 - Extrack with winrar or 7z.
 - Copy update.zip and uImage_recovery to root sdcard.
 - Turn off power and turn on (button Home+Menu) to recovery mode.
 - Apply update form sdcard > button start > update.zip > button start
 - Wipe data/factory reset > button start > yes -- delete all user data > button start
 - Wipe cache partition >  button start
 - Wipe media  partition >  button start > yes -- delete all media data > button start
 - reboot system now >  button start

2. Root Rom
 - Open S601
 - Change language chinese  to english. Find icon (http://s13.postimage.org/64tj59rqb/image.jpg) > Icon "A" ( keyboard key) > top menu > English
 - Setting usb debugging in menu > settings > applications > development > usb debugging
 - Download - UnlockRoot form http://unlockroot.com/ and install in your pc and open unlockroot
 - Put usb to computer and put mini usb to s601 and click root in program unlockroot
 - This vdo, How to use unlockroot - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm80wttTLY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm80wttTLY)
 - Wait to end and restart
 - Or use "Easy Tools" Select "0" for root

3. Remove pre-installed apps + overclock CPU
 - Download Easy-Tools (12-04-2012) (http://db.tt/jDhiAC9t)
 - Extract zip file
 - Open !START.exe and select to you want
 - Fun with JXD s601

(http://s16.postimage.org/w64n03z7p/4_9_2012_2_43_56_AM.jpg)

Changlog
- Change GameHub to ADW Launcher EX
- Add Root Explorer
- Add YouTube
- Add Zdbox (All-In-One toolbox)
- Add New qwerty.kl
- Add New bulid.prop
- Add Overclock 650Mhz - 1Ghz
- Add SetCPU and profile
- Add Adobe Flash 11
- Add custom number input between100-2000 [Mhz]
- Add Game Keyboard 1.62

Zepxxx Thx SNESFAN, abhoriel, ruffnutts, skelton, kashelkin, stilt
ขอบคุณจ้า

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 02:14:01 pm
PSX runs really well in general from what I've tested. Test Drive 5 also works really well, gonna test a bunch when I get home.


Has anybody played the following?
Symphony of the Night
Gran Turismo (1 & 2)
Alundra
Colin McRae
Silent Hill

N64 emulation seems a little patchy which is a shame as I'd much prefer N64 versions of some games (Ridge Racer, Resi2 etc.) purely to save space. Some are difficult to control without analogue too.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 03:01:36 pm
Nice one zepxxx  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 08, 2012, 03:40:12 pm
i dont know a lot about android emulators, but wouldnt it be possible to use the touch pad for analog?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 03:42:35 pm
i dont know a lot about android emulators, but wouldnt it be possible to use the touch pad for analog?

FPce as analog on screen controls and I think N64oid, it aint the best though...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SilverhawkBR on February 08, 2012, 05:16:38 pm
Can someone test the (pretty heavy) Super Smash Bros on the N64 emulator? (im lost, i dunno which one is the new one, but im sure you guys know).

Also, can someone tell me how good PSX emulator runs on it?

Thanks in advance. ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 06:16:48 pm
Super Smash Brothers works pretty well from a brief test on N64oid 2.6. I'm not sure if this version is the latest (I'm "evaluating" it before buying as it's not cheap) but there are occasional judders with this emulator in quite a few games.

PSX Emulation with the latest FPSE on the market is good, I've mostly been playing racing games and they run at good speed.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 08, 2012, 06:20:30 pm
hm..
do you guys actually buy the emulators?
and if (not), why so?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 07:02:44 pm
I bought all the ones on Android apart from the N64 one because I play a lot of emulators on my phone(s) and now have this device. The Yonghz emulators (MS/GG, MD, Snes, Nes, GBA, GB/GBC) are all free anyway, he only charges for N64oid. I had already bought those before he did that though.

I don't really like pirating things unless it's unreasonably expensive, these are only a few £ on the Market and I get hours of play out of them. I'd rather give a few £ to a developer than pay £40 for a console game any day of the week.....

Dunno if I'll buy the N64 emulator, depends how well it runs and how much use I'm going to get out of it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 08:14:25 pm
Gran Turismo, Test Drive 5 and Side by Side all run brilliantly on FPSE, even the big crashes on Test Drive. NFS Porsche runs ok but is a little slow.


Top Gear Rally and GT64 are glitchy as hell on the N64 emulator. Lamborghini, Smash Brothers, Nightmare Creatures and Stafrox 64 are ok but occasionaly juddery. Top Gear Overdrive runs fine (best looking racer on N64 too) but hangs midway through a race.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 09:02:15 pm
Nice one lemmy - how about some videos ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 09:18:39 pm
Haven't got anything suitable to record with really, our digital camera was stolen a while back and I haven't replaced it. Plus it's really hard to get anything done during daylight hours with a 17 month old stampeding around the house!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 09:33:31 pm
lol I know the feeling I have a 14 month old and he's been unwell - I might do some more vids  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 09:58:51 pm
Tekken 2, Gran Turismo 2 (Arcade disc), Colin McRae and Silent Hill all work fine too.

So far pretty much every PSX game has worked brilliantly. All using frameskip with ripped PAL .bin/.cue from the original games.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 08, 2012, 10:09:15 pm
hopefully OC  can get figured out soon :) that might sort out the n64 emulation
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 08, 2012, 10:13:42 pm
I've been trying some FPS on the N64 all work ok apart from controls lol, turok works great if you can figure out a control system for it and Quake II... shame really, also goldeneye not to shabby  ;)

Yeah we need some OC deffo ;D

EDIT: someone try Star Wars - Shadows of the Empire.... mines on charge  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 08, 2012, 10:43:52 pm
hopefully OC  can get figured out soon :) that might sort out the n64 emulation
a kernel rebuild is in order for oc to work
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 08, 2012, 11:16:22 pm
Shadows of the Empire seems to work fine if you turn frameskip, stretched screen and fog off, otherwise you get the glitches. Obv you'll want to turn the sound off with no frameskip....

I think the glitches in GT64 and TG Rally are frameskip related
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 09, 2012, 08:57:46 am
Mine arrived today ;D
Have not had much time yet to set it up properly(root it etc). But first impressions are very good. The case itself feels a bit lighter/cheaper than the Yinlips. The button and dpad feel a bit better though and the screen is both brighter and more responsive. On early impressions I think the JXD might be the better option, ecspecially considering the price difference.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 09, 2012, 09:21:56 am
hopefully OC  can get figured out soon :) that might sort out the n64 emulation
a kernel rebuild is in order for oc to work

and we cannot use the bootloader to boot an unsigned kernel? we don't have the source either I guess
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 09, 2012, 09:26:01 am
The price is what swung it for me also, £59 is a no-brainer.

The lack of analog is disappointing, is this at all fixable or is it a hardware issue? (Sorry if that's already been answered, this is a long thread!)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 09, 2012, 10:05:05 am
Game that works well with the buttons is cordy.. nice litte 3D platformer for android, also Windup Night works to,
All thought the buttons are strange...

I'm wondering if there's any background services we can switch off to gain performance???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 09, 2012, 10:48:18 am
I use One Touch Optimize on my phone which does free up some memory, makes PSOne emulation a bit better on it too. Gonna try it on the s601
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 09, 2012, 11:29:27 am
You can flash bootloader(uboot) update by holding r shoulder while powering on, does not appear to require a signed uboot & uboot_recovery. bootloader source is also available and you can boot completely to sd if you wanted to.

we have source code for aml8726m kernel, I'm still working on rebuilding it, but you more than welcome to help
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,25.0.html

I'm still setting up my environment and trying to bug amlogic into giving me access to their git to see what is different between public vs private source. Once I build a bootable kernel it wouldn't be too much longer after that.

As a test I found a utility that will work within the os over adb called flash_image it will be useful and I can confirm it works for flashing .img files over existing partitions. It works as simple as flash_image boot /sdcard/boot.img for example. works for any standard android partition but would only suggest it for flashing boot & recovery images

If I don't get cwm done (very complicated stuff http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/10/porting-clockwork-recovery-to-new.html ) I might just distribute custom roms to be used with flash_image
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 09, 2012, 11:36:14 am
I use One Touch Optimize on my phone which does free up some memory, makes PSOne emulation a bit better on it too. Gonna try it on the s601

Lets us know how it goes  ;)

@SNESFAN be could if you could pull something out the bag - the only way I can help is to be a guinea pig for testing lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 09, 2012, 01:07:41 pm
Just had a quick blast before and after One Touch Optimize on Ridge Racer 64 and Shadows of the Empire, RR64 seemed quite a bit smoother (still not perfect but no pauses which I got yesterday) but hardly any difference on SotE which I have to disable frameskip. If it didn't flicker when using frameskip it would be perfectly playable.

Quite surprised it made a difference (albiet in a completely unscientific spot test) as there's not much running in the background (just settings, framework and keyboard mostly). My s601 hasn't been rebooted since yesterday afternoon either.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 09, 2012, 01:59:45 pm
Just had a quick blast before and after One Touch Optimize on Ridge Racer 64 and Shadows of the Empire, RR64 seemed quite a bit smoother (still not perfect but no pauses which I got yesterday) but hardly any difference on SotE which I have to disable frameskip. If it didn't flicker when using frameskip it would be perfectly playable.

Quite surprised it made a difference (albiet in a completely unscientific spot test) as there's not much running in the background (just settings, framework and keyboard mostly). My s601 hasn't been rebooted since yesterday afternoon either.

Well its better than nothing a..... I'm just begging for a custom rom lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 09, 2012, 11:15:48 pm
After testing a few more N64 games it seems most of the problems come from the frameskip. Even on 1 or 2 it causes excess juddering (much more than expected), pauses and actually seems to make games run slower. It was also that which was causing Top Gear Overdrive to hang, it runs fine with frameskip off albiet with skipping sound.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: joanilson41 on February 10, 2012, 02:01:08 am
men, i've deleted all the content of my  jxd s601 when i updated my firmware... if anyone has the original apk's folder , could please upload it for me?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 10, 2012, 08:31:40 am
men, i've deleted all the content of my  jxd s601 when i updated my firmware... if anyone has the original apk's folder , could please upload it for me?

I never made a backup as its all crap better off starting from scratch and putting stuff you really want on it...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 10, 2012, 09:26:44 am
If you follow Snesfan's guide and then download Yonghz's emulators (https://slideme.org/user/yongzh) then you'll have up to date legit versions of MD, MS/GG, GBA, GB/C, NES, SNES.
Where you get N64, MAME and PSX from is up to you!

PSX4Droid is free (http://www.zodttd.com/wp/2011/04/psx4droid-updated-to-3-0-5/comment-page-7/#comment-6728) but it isn't great, FPSE is miles better and pretty cheap. N64oid is $5 which I think is a bit much seeing as controls are always going to be a compromise on pretty much any device.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 10, 2012, 10:04:48 am
Another great option for snes is SNEs9x, is free and works quite well.

http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex/downloads

For mame you can use mame4droid or tigerarcade 3.0.3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 10, 2012, 10:07:56 am
Had some small issues today, as the down arrow on the control pad kept sticking. Think it might just be the angle I pressed it, but I still might do some minor surgery and see what I can do to make it more streamlined.
Sidenote: I personally don't like using adb commands. Ergo, when it comes to root activities (i.e. removing system apps) I really prefer tools like root explorer or titanium backup. Explorer costs money but titanium is free (though the pro upgrade has some great perks). This might be the first Android device for some, so I figured a little heads up might be helpful!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on February 10, 2012, 10:43:33 am
men, i've deleted all the content of my  jxd s601 when i updated my firmware... if anyone has the original apk's folder , could please upload it for me?

A new firmware have original apk, or donwload softwin apk http://www.mediafire.com/?c2vs83tp2xdqv3y

Had some small issues today, as the down arrow on the control pad kept sticking. Think it might just be the angle I pressed it, but I still might do some minor surgery and see what I can do to make it more streamlined.
Sidenote: I personally don't like using adb commands. Ergo, when it comes to root activities (i.e. removing system apps) I really prefer tools like root explorer or titanium backup. Explorer costs money but titanium is free (though the pro upgrade has some great perks). This might be the first Android device for some, so I figured a little heads up might be helpful!

I post step by step easy to do. You open usb debugging and read step 3 http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862 (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 10, 2012, 01:13:31 pm
Another great option for snes is SNEs9x, is free and works quite well.

http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex/downloads

For mame you can use mame4droid or tigerarcade 3.0.3

Starfox works quite well, no graphical glitches and it's playable apart from a keymapping issue - the circle button is mapped as the back key so every time you press it the emulator tries to exit, real shame as I've been waiting to play Starfox since I got it!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 10, 2012, 01:24:43 pm
..apart from a keymapping issue - the circle button is mapped as the back key so every time you press it the emulator tries to exit..

I'm sure I checked other applications and they perform normally with the back as circle. Is this a snes9x specific problem?

You can can always use the stock keymap if it is going to cause issues. Let me know and I'll show you how to resturn to stock qwerty.kl

I only changed it so it would be compatible with xperia play games
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 10, 2012, 02:19:03 pm
Yeah it's just with Snes9x, all other emulators work fine.

Tbh Snesoid works fine for me apart from Starfox which is unplayable so probably not worth changing anything just for one game, guess I'll have to play Starfox 64!
Title: got mine yesterday
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 10, 2012, 04:18:37 pm
got mine yesterday. i'm not impressed but i'm not terribly disappointed either. i do have 2 major complaints about the device.

1. the touchscreen sucks. don't get this if you plan on doing a lot of touchscreen stuff. it's ok for working with GUI buttons and gestures but just barely. where it really sucks is typing on the keyboard. it gets really wild when the keys you need to press are on the edge or close to the edge of the screen. i pretty much have to use a stylus to type and even then the ride is still wild on the edges of the screen.

2. the d-pad is too big. it felt way too big under my thumb while playing NES, etc. I finally compared it to the d-pad on a playstation controller and a SNES controller...it's almost twice the size.  the real shame here is that the buttons on the other side of the unit are spaced just right for d-pad operation.

if i could do this over, i think i would just get the iControlPad (http://www.icontrolpad.com/) to use with my phone.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 10, 2012, 04:40:30 pm
I`m not that mega impressed either, but for the price you can't expect miracles really lol, when me vita turns up This will be gathering dust anyway pmsl
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 10, 2012, 05:43:34 pm
I find you get used to the screen, resistive screens aren't suited to finger gestures at all and really this would have been better with a DS type stylus slot. I find typing on it ok though but then I've been using resistive screens for years (my Fujitsu Lifebook and PSION 5 are still going), I imagine it would be a bit of a letdown if your only experience was with modern smartphones.
I wouldn't wanna play Angry Birds on it but then I wouldn't want to play that anyway when PSX emulation is available!

Regarding the Dpad - the PSP overlays you can get on eBay might help:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-PSP-1000-replacement-Joystick-Button-Analog-Black-/120852772809?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameAccessories_VideoGameAccessories_JN&hash=item1c2362f7c9

Unfortunately the "analog" nub on the JXD isn't removable so the oversize ones won't fit, shame as they make the PSP one much more usable. The JXD Dpad is only marginally bigger than the one on my PSP 2003 so the overlays might be ok for that.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: thunder777 on February 10, 2012, 07:56:58 pm
I have a question is the device have otg like his big brother and what is the real clock 600mhz+400mhz or 800mhz+400mhz ?

thx in advance :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 10, 2012, 08:34:14 pm
A few sites list it as having otg:
http://www.ownta.com/jxd-s601-smart-tablet-psp-player-with-android-2.3-os-and-wifi-camera-4gb.html
Whether it does or not......

Also it is underclocked to 600mhz from the default 800mhz, why is anybody's guess. Maybe it's a batch of processors that weren't stable at 800mhz (ergo cheaper to buy)? The Mali gpu is presumably still 400mhz.

It is listed as 1ghz (600+400), 800mhz, 600mhz with Mali..... Basically any combination of likely numbers depending on what site you look at!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 10, 2012, 10:36:34 pm
For those who have already got the jxd. Can native android games (for example racing games) be controlled with buttons?, or must be played using the resistive screen?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 10, 2012, 11:27:23 pm
If the games have hardware key mapping as an option then the controls can be used. Most games are touch only though which is annoying especially for those of us who like Android phones with qwerty keyboards.

Shame as some games are really good (I enjoyed NFS Shift) but lack hardware controls meaning you have to use the G-sensor or touch which is a bit rubbish for gaming.
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 11, 2012, 06:30:19 am
For those who have already got the jxd. Can native android games (for example racing games) be controlled with buttons?, or must be played using the resistive screen?

So far, it's hit or miss. I could use the buttons for some directional control (like the cube in Edge or moving in Eternal Legacy) but the buttons don't have natural mapping. Ergo, the emulators, which expect people to use a variety of controllers, are great, but the average Droid game, which anticipates touch screen only, is a bit lacking.
Best case scenario is making some mods to the OS so it works with the existing "Xperia Play Optimized" games. Still, being able to use the direction pad does ease up the burden of a resistive touch screen.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 11, 2012, 08:31:40 am
Ok i followed the guide in this forum.
1. Official update
2.Root
3.Remove built in Apps.

Everything looks and runs great, with 1 exception. N64oid. When i select a rom the screen goes blank then goes back to rom selection. I'm using the newest build from Slideme. I'm using the same roms that I have on Yinlips and they work there. I just don't Know why it won't work :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 11, 2012, 11:23:39 am
Ok i followed the guide in this forum.
1. Official update
2.Root
3.Remove built in Apps.

Everything looks and runs great, with 1 exception. N64oid. When i select a rom the screen goes blank then goes back to rom selection. I'm using the newest build from Slideme. I'm using the same roms that I have on Yinlips and they work there. I just don't Know why it won't work :'(

Try deleting the .N64oid folder on the SD card and try again also check if there's one on the internal memory and delete that too...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 11, 2012, 01:33:56 pm
Ok i followed the guide in this forum.
1. Official update
2.Root
3.Remove built in Apps.

Everything looks and runs great, with 1 exception. N64oid. When i select a rom the screen goes blank then goes back to rom selection. I'm using the newest build from Slideme. I'm using the same roms that I have on Yinlips and they work there. I just don't Know why it won't work :'(

Try deleting the .N64oid folder on the SD card and try again also check if there's one on the internal memory and delete that too...

Well i didn't have an sd card in. There was no .N64oid folder on internal. I put the SD card from the Yinlips into the JXD and now it works. I tried copying .N64oid to the internal but it doesn't work. I guess N64oid requires an SD card. I guess I'll have to pick another one up tomorrow. Thanks for your help :) I'm so glad that everything now works on the JXD. It really has turned out to be a great device for the price.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 11, 2012, 02:14:56 pm
Hey, quick question, wondering if anyone can duplicate this oddity.
I've been using a program called Button Savior to act as my soft buttons, since the tangible buttons for back and menu are godawful loud. It was working great for quite a while, but now it's completely messed up. The icons are way too big (comically so) and I often can't hit them correctly.
SNESFAN, I ran into this issue after I used the updated build.prop you offered for download. I can't say for certain that's the error, but I was wondering if anyone else could grab this app (it's free in the market, don't get the pro key) and tell me if they have the same issue? Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 11, 2012, 03:08:49 pm
Hey, quick question, wondering if anyone can duplicate this oddity.
I've been using a program called Button Savior to act as my soft buttons, since the tangible buttons for back and menu are godawful loud. It was working great for quite a while, but now it's completely messed up. The icons are way too big (comically so) and I often can't hit them correctly.
SNESFAN, I ran into this issue after I used the updated build.prop you offered for download. I can't say for certain that's the error, but I was wondering if anyone else could grab this app (it's free in the market, don't get the pro key) and tell me if they have the same issue? Thanks!
Icons for just button savior are too big?

Did an uninstall/reinstall of application fix it?

Can you screen shot the problem?

What I had done in the build.prop that could be connected to this was just comment out the custom status bar tweaks as it was causing you to not be able to expand.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 11, 2012, 03:54:37 pm
As far as i can tell, its only been button savior. I did a data wipe via settings, then uninstalled. Reinstalled via market, same results. Pictured here, you can see the icons are quite out of shape:
 (http://i42.tinypic.com/wrza7o.jpg)
Thanks for looking into this!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 11, 2012, 05:18:41 pm
Ok i followed the guide in this forum.
1. Official update
2.Root
3.Remove built in Apps.

Everything looks and runs great, with 1 exception. N64oid. When i select a rom the screen goes blank then goes back to rom selection. I'm using the newest build from Slideme. I'm using the same roms that I have on Yinlips and they work there. I just don't Know why it won't work :'(

Try deleting the .N64oid folder on the SD card and try again also check if there's one on the internal memory and delete that too...


Hi, I've installed the new firmware, but everything is now in chinese. How do I get it back to english ?

Can anyone help ? I can't root as I don't know chinese !!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 11, 2012, 06:36:11 pm
I've got mine today and i'm a bit dissapointed. Mame and neogeo runs with a lot of frame skip, so they are not  playable. SNES, MD and Pc Engine are great, but i bought especially for CPS1 and CPS2 and neogeo games.
Any advice or the console is just not powerful enough? I'm root and i've made all modifications by SNESFAN
Otherwise i've seen in Quadrant that processor is 600 mhz  :'(, so i'm afraid is underclocked. This console needs some custom rom to gain speed, because at stock levels is not powerful enough i think.


p.d: Sorry abouy my english.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on February 11, 2012, 07:56:59 pm
Ok i followed the guide in this forum.
1. Official update
2.Root
3.Remove built in Apps.

Everything looks and runs great, with 1 exception. N64oid. When i select a rom the screen goes blank then goes back to rom selection. I'm using the newest build from Slideme. I'm using the same roms that I have on Yinlips and they work there. I just don't Know why it won't work :'(

Try deleting the .N64oid folder on the SD card and try again also check if there's one on the internal memory and delete that too...


Hi, I've installed the new firmware, but everything is now in chinese. How do I get it back to english ?

Can anyone help ? I can't root as I don't know chinese !!!

Change language chinese  to english. Do this icon (http://s13.postimage.org/64tj59rqb/image.jpg) > Icon "A" > top menu > English
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 11, 2012, 09:17:50 pm
Ok i followed the guide in this forum.
1. Official update
2.Root
3.Remove built in Apps.

Everything looks and runs great, with 1 exception. N64oid. When i select a rom the screen goes blank then goes back to rom selection. I'm using the newest build from Slideme. I'm using the same roms that I have on Yinlips and they work there. I just don't Know why it won't work :'(

Try deleting the .N64oid folder on the SD card and try again also check if there's one on the internal memory and delete that too...


Hi, I've installed the new firmware, but everything is now in chinese. How do I get it back to english ?

Can anyone help ? I can't root as I don't know chinese !!!

Change language chinese  to english. Do this icon (http://s13.postimage.org/64tj59rqb/image.jpg) > Icon "A" > top menu > English

Your a life saver, thanks mate, I really appreciate this  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 11, 2012, 09:44:14 pm
I've got mine today and i'm a bit dissapointed. Mame and neogeo runs with a lot of frame skip, so they are not  playable. SNES, MD and Pc Engine are great, but i bought especially for CPS1 and CPS2 and neogeo games.
Any advice or the console is just not powerful enough? I'm root and i've made all modifications by SNESFAN
Otherwise i've seen in Quadrant that processor is 600 mhz  :'(, so i'm afraid is underclocked. This console needs some custom rom to gain speed, because at stock levels is not powerful enough i think.


p.d: Sorry abouy my english.
All I can suggest is to make sure your using the newest version, go into settings and look for anything that offers a performance boost. Like switching to open gl rendering. I'm able to play NeoGeo games with 0 frame skip setting and the action never drops
Below 50fps.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 12, 2012, 09:13:41 am
Sorry to be a pain, but I've rooted, cleared all the bloat off (thanks Snesfan), but now none of my buttons seem to work, I have to use the touch screen to navigate ! Any ideas ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 12, 2012, 09:26:23 am
I've got mine today and i'm a bit dissapointed. Mame and neogeo runs with a lot of frame skip, so they are not  playable. SNES, MD and Pc Engine are great, but i bought especially for CPS1 and CPS2 and neogeo games.
Any advice or the console is just not powerful enough? I'm root and i've made all modifications by SNESFAN
Otherwise i've seen in Quadrant that processor is 600 mhz  :'(, so i'm afraid is underclocked. This console needs some custom rom to gain speed, because at stock levels is not powerful enough i think.


p.d: Sorry abouy my english.
All I can suggest is to make sure your using the newest version, go into settings and look for anything that offers a performance boost. Like switching to open gl rendering. I'm able to play NeoGeo games with 0 frame skip setting and the action never drops
Below 50fps.

My firmware is last version, and rooted with the build.prop and kwery layout of snesfan.
For neogeo i am using mame4droid 1.52 and tigeraracde 3.05, the last versions.
What emu are you using for neogeo? I cannot find an opengl option anywhere
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 12, 2012, 10:12:43 am
Sorry to be a pain, but I've rooted, cleared all the bloat off (thanks Snesfan), but now none of my buttons seem to work, I have to use the touch screen to navigate ! Any ideas ?

I don't mean to be a prat, but did you accidentally toggle on the button hold switch? That happened to me twice, and I freaked out for five minutes thinking I bricked the thing. I'm sure it's a bigger issue than that, but I just want to make sure.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 12, 2012, 11:43:28 am
I think everyone the bought the S601 as had the hold button prob so your not being a prat, I fell for it hook line and sinker though the thing was fucked lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 12, 2012, 12:53:51 pm
Sorry to be a pain, but I've rooted, cleared all the bloat off (thanks Snesfan), but now none of my buttons seem to work, I have to use the touch screen to navigate ! Any ideas ?

I don't mean to be a prat, but did you accidentally toggle on the button hold switch? That happened to me twice, and I freaked out for five minutes thinking I bricked the thing. I'm sure it's a bigger issue than that, but I just want to make sure.

Well yes I'm a prat, I had the button hold switch in the wrong position... Dohhh !!!! Thanks for the tip  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sparkyidr on February 12, 2012, 01:31:39 pm
Just thought I'd say hi..as a new 601 owner.

Been reading this thread for a while, and mine arrived on Friday.
Thanks to snesfan's little guide, I got it rooted and removed all of the crap  ;)

I mainly got the thing to play snes games on. I had a Dingoo a320 in the past, but I was never really too happy with the performance of the snes emulation, also had a CFW psp, with very similar results.....so far, the 601 has been ace! Everything seems pretty smooth.

Been installing a few other emus too and seems great. for £60 you can't go far wrong really.

a couple of things that bug me so far :
WOW...those start/select and menu buttons are LOOOUUUUD!  ;)
Also, the d-pad feels a little "high", which isn't too much of an issue 99% of the time, but as the bottom-right, and top-left seem to be connected, I have in issue with doing a right to left fireball motion in streetfighter for example.....but that's a pretty little niggle that only crops up in very specific situations.  :)
Not a big fan of the touch screen either, but it's good enough.

I'm off to play some games.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: masteries on February 12, 2012, 03:52:52 pm
Anyone knows how to restore the "back" or "reverse" and "home" icon to the status bar after applying SNESFAN factory apk removal steps guide?

Also, how to re-enable the autokill aplication on exit?

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Gyges on February 12, 2012, 09:45:22 pm
Another new user here. For the life of me, I cannot get UnlockRoot to recognize my S601; it keeps saying "Not find online device, please enable USB debugging!"--which, of course, I have. When I connect to my PC (Win7), the S601 even says "USB debugging connected".
Up till this point, I have been following zepxxx's exemplary guide. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 12, 2012, 10:34:13 pm
Another new user here. For the life of me, I cannot get UnlockRoot to recognize my S601; it keeps saying "Not find online device, please enable USB debugging!"--which, of course, I have. When I connect to my PC (Win7), the S601 even says "USB debugging connected".
Up till this point, I have been following zepxxx's exemplary guide. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!
Did you install the driver? When you scroll to unlock root from windows program menu there is the option there.

I've got mine today and i'm a bit dissapointed. Mame and neogeo runs with a lot of frame skip, so they are not  playable. SNES, MD and Pc Engine are great, but i bought especially for CPS1 and CPS2 and neogeo games.
Any advice or the console is just not powerful enough? I'm root and i've made all modifications by SNESFAN
Otherwise i've seen in Quadrant that processor is 600 mhz  :'(, so i'm afraid is underclocked. This console needs some custom rom to gain speed, because at stock levels is not powerful enough i think.


p.d: Sorry abouy my english.
All I can suggest is to make sure your using the newest version, go into settings and look for anything that offers a performance boost. Like switching to open gl rendering. I'm able to play NeoGeo games with 0 frame skip setting and the action never drops
Below 50fps.

My firmware is last version, and rooted with the build.prop and kwery layout of snesfan.
For neogeo i am using mame4droid 1.52 and tigeraracde 3.05, the last versions.
What emu are you using for neogeo? I cannot find an opengl option anywhere

I'm using mame4droid 1.5.2. Under software rendering in the options menu there are three options with GL being the fastest. Also just browse through the options and read the descriptions for anything that offers a performance increase. You could also try Cpsemu or Neodroid.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: masteries on February 12, 2012, 11:34:23 pm
Before change the keymapping scheme to SNESFAN Xperia like scheme, I cannot play Trial Xtreme 2 and Trial Extreme 2 Winter, these games now recognizes the hardware keys, but not at all, is impossible to accelerate... 

Any solution or workaround for this?

P.D. Sorry for my bad english
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 12, 2012, 11:47:58 pm
Another quick question - what PC Engine emulator are you guys using?

I want one to play Rondo of Blood on so must have CD support.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Gyges on February 13, 2012, 01:08:57 am
Another new user here. For the life of me, I cannot get UnlockRoot to recognize my S601; it keeps saying "Not find online device, please enable USB debugging!"--which, of course, I have. When I connect to my PC (Win7), the S601 even says "USB debugging connected".
Up till this point, I have been following zepxxx's exemplary guide. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!
Did you install the driver? When you scroll to unlock root from windows program menu there is the option there.

When I try running it, I get an hourglass for a couple of seconds and then nothing. It doesn't help UnlockRoot.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on February 13, 2012, 01:58:51 am
Another quick question - what PC Engine emulator are you guys using?

I want one to play Rondo of Blood on so must have CD support.

PCE.emu has excellent emulation. All CD games and hu-cards run perfect on all my android devices
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 13, 2012, 02:58:30 am
Sonic 4 works with physical buttons ;D
It can get a bit choppy but it's definatley playable
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzq5j8S1Vbs
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: knoola on February 13, 2012, 05:50:47 am
Another new user here. For the life of me, I cannot get UnlockRoot to recognize my S601; it keeps saying "Not find online device, please enable USB debugging!"--which, of course, I have. When I connect to my PC (Win7), the S601 even says "USB debugging connected".
Up till this point, I have been following zepxxx's exemplary guide. Does anyone have any advice? Thanks!
Did you install the driver? When you scroll to unlock root from windows program menu there is the option there.

When I try running it, I get an hourglass for a couple of seconds and then nothing. It doesn't help UnlockRoot.

I stuck at this step too. The problem is because you plug the JXD to your computer while enabled "USB Debugging", so driver can't installed.
To solve this problem, you have to disable "USB Debugging" before plug to your computer, then enable "USB Debugging" while it is connected.


And I'm very thankful to you SNESFAN.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: knoola on February 13, 2012, 05:56:09 am
Does anyone have problems with Nesoid and Gensoid?
I can't load any games, it just go back to roms selection page.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 13, 2012, 09:25:01 am
PCE.emu has excellent emulation. All CD games and hu-cards run perfect on all my android devices

I couldn't get Rondo to work with PCE.emu, I just get loading errors while trying to open the images and the .HCX doesn't show up. When trying to launch them from the file manager I get loading rom failed messages.

The audio tracks are .mp3 so I assume I need to convert them to get them music but I thought the game would work without like it does on Dingoo.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on February 13, 2012, 12:12:04 pm
PCE.emu has excellent emulation. All CD games and hu-cards run perfect on all my android devices

I couldn't get Rondo to work with PCE.emu, I just get loading errors while trying to open the images and the .HCX doesn't show up. When trying to launch them from the file manager I get loading rom failed messages.

The audio tracks are .mp3 so I assume I need to convert them to get them music but I thought the game would work without like it does on Dingoo.

mine are iso and bin and cue some have mp3 some don't make sure you specify the syscard bios in the settings
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 13, 2012, 01:49:18 pm
I specified syscard3.pce in settings and still get errors. Game works fine in Hugo in A320 without music. Are you running the .hcx or the image files?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: racuna on February 13, 2012, 01:53:19 pm
SNESFAN guide must be on the wiki, but there is no "other devices" section  ???

Great guide anyway, im still waiting for my handheld yet.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 13, 2012, 06:17:17 pm
http://www.everbuying.com/product121912.html
trust-able?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 13, 2012, 07:49:32 pm
Wow, £47 shipped! Might buy another!

Got Rondo working, had to convert the MP3s to WAV.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 13, 2012, 07:57:23 pm
That's the cheapest ever man ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on February 13, 2012, 11:00:46 pm
Any chance anyone cab upload all the nand folders and stock apk. As mine have gone missing. Not sure how I did this as all main system app logos are on screen but when I click on them it says package not found. Also native Rom folders have gone missing. Worked well or weekend but went strange after charging.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 14, 2012, 07:00:45 am
Any chance anyone cab upload all the nand folders and stock apk. As mine have gone missing. Not sure how I did this as all main system app logos are on screen but when I click on them it says package not found. Also native Rom folders have gone missing. Worked well or weekend but went strange after charging.

There you go. JXD has put the original nand files in their website.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=219&selectclassid=019011
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on February 14, 2012, 07:13:22 am
Cheers  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on February 14, 2012, 05:55:35 pm
I've now got a problem with the sound. It no longer is in stereo, doesn't matter what app,  just only in the left of my earphones and the right speaker of my device. Any ideas anyone? I'll try reflashing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Rumpelkammer on February 14, 2012, 09:17:48 pm
Mine S601 arrived on saturday. Nice device. The touchscreen is not the best, but much better than the yinlips. With the S601 I am able to play World of Goo. YEAH! Thx JXD :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 14, 2012, 10:35:29 pm
I have one problem. Some android games recognizes some buttons only. I have the key layout modified by SNESFAN, but it seems that some games only detect some buttons, in spite of the fact that the layout is similar to the XPERIAPLAY. This happens for instance in game Samurai II:the vengeance, that I can only use 2 of the three buttons. In fact, the button that corresponds to the function Back in the Layout of SNESFAN doesnt´t work.
Any chance to assign the back to another key?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 14, 2012, 11:57:45 pm
Hardware back not working as back or hardware circle not working as back?

I can go back to standard BUTTON_A calls instead of back and dpad center
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 15, 2012, 02:50:49 am
I've been looking at this device and I am very interested in it. Does the device come with a tv-out cable, or is there somewhere that I can purchase it? Thanks.  ;D I think this site should be called S601oonity!
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 15, 2012, 03:17:57 am
I've been looking at this device and I am very interested in it. Does the device come with a tv-out cable, or is there somewhere that I can purchase it? Thanks.  ;D I think this site should be called S601oonity!

It sadly does not come with the cable. As far as I know, no one has tested the tv-out function just yet. The cord is available on dealextreme for a ridiculous $2 US, so it's easy enough to come by. Hopefully mine will arrive soon.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5mm-male-to-3-rca-male-av-adapter-cable-70cm-length-42206
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on February 15, 2012, 03:22:04 am
Quote
I think this site should be called S601oonity!

Me thinks too the S601 will be the "next dingoo"(same price, more powerful, probably :P hackable).

People say the YDP-G18 will, but G18 trepass the $100 mark and Yinlips is not "professional", even to a chinese company, while JXD released new firmware and backup rom, Yinlips overpriced your product because the increasing demand.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 15, 2012, 09:20:26 am
It certainly has a lot going for it, definitely the best out there in terms of performance and price. Makes you wonder how much the Yinlips costs to produce when it's basically the same thing which sells for much more, I reckon there's a healthy profit margin there!

One thing both are severely lacking is a proper analog stick.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 15, 2012, 03:26:07 pm
though the android versions running on them dont support analog sticks properly :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SilverhawkBR on February 15, 2012, 03:32:03 pm
The dingoo's sucessor being released by JXD.. ::)
Sounds wild
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 15, 2012, 03:38:42 pm
I have a TV-OUT cable but there's no option to turn it on.... so it dont work for me at the mo  :(

BTW - The TV-OUT that came with the dingoo should be good enough...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 15, 2012, 04:19:01 pm
@ SNESFAN - I just installed setcpu and it thinks its only 300Mhz lol and its a sony ericsson.. would this be correct???

well it lets me overclock it from 300 to 528 lol ....this can't be right man
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Rumpelkammer on February 15, 2012, 06:36:51 pm
Does anyone have problems with Nesoid and Gensoid?
I can't load any games, it just go back to roms selection page.

I had the same problem with Gensoid and Gameboid. Here is what i made to make them running again:

- Downloaded the pack with the standard emulators from here  http://www.mediafire.com/?c2vs83tp2xdqv3y (http://www.mediafire.com/?c2vs83tp2xdqv3y)
- Installed GBA_Softwin.apk and MD_Softwin.apk (they will not start)
- Uninstalled the emulators again
- Installed the emulators from slideme

And they worked :)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 15, 2012, 06:40:18 pm
though the android versions running on them dont support analog sticks properly :p

Is that to do with current (non ICS) Android just not supporting them or is it specific to this console? I remember reading the developer of N64oid couldn't implement it until ICS.

I'm not even bothered about having seperate DPad/Analog stick (I assume this isn't possible?), just really wanna get through OOT and Mario 64! The first dungeon on OOT gets really annoying with digital controls.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 15, 2012, 07:27:32 pm
@ SNESFAN - I just installed setcpu and it thinks its only 300Mhz lol and its a sony ericsson.. would this be correct???

well it lets me overclock it from 300 to 528 lol ....this can't be right man

that's ok i'am afraid. If you put SETCPU to performance mode, the clock will be 600, which is maximum for this processor. The processor is underclocked I think to save battery.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 15, 2012, 07:31:19 pm
Freq tables and opp levels are not there for anything past 600mhz... it doesn't know it can do more than 600mhz setcpu/overclock will not work.

Generic arm profile would be what you would choose because there is no amlogic specific profiles, but again even when setting it to 800mhz will not work.

You might be able to use a custom profile and feed it the freq tables and opp levels but I'm not too versed on setcpu's ability beyond what is defined in the kernel
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 15, 2012, 07:38:04 pm
But why is it showing 300Mhz thats piss poor I set it to 528Mhz - then I underclocked it as far as I could lol and it made a diff to FPce took for ever to load a iso so it must make some change... but being set to 300 is a shocker if you ask me....

mybe some one could check with the stock install and root it. then use setCPU to see what it reads?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 15, 2012, 07:45:04 pm
Its showing 300 pro ally because you chose Sony Ericsson, it thinks its a SE device but its obviously still an am logic, I tried it on stock with no modifications to build.prop and it still doesn't go past 600, everything I said previously still applies

You can still change the highest speed it can go with stock CPU/opp levels and that would allow you to under clock further than it already is but not overclock. It also allows you to choose which governer the stock kernel supports.

You can define custom freq tables and opp power levels and configure more governers if you recompile the kernel. I'm working on it as much as I can but this is my first recompile that wasn't heavily documented. I'm still working on just getting it to compile with no errors, let alone making modifications
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 15, 2012, 07:53:20 pm
O`well that's that then  ???

Quake 2 on N64 works well
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 15, 2012, 08:14:06 pm
How does the Android port of Quake 2 run? Not had chance to test it yet but would be good with stylus aiming, like QuakeDS which worked really well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 15, 2012, 09:05:37 pm
What about Quake3Droid aswell  ;)

Right just tried Quake3Droid and it works very well and to top it all off its online lol got me arse handed to me pmsl

ruffnutts

P.S might try to do a video tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 15, 2012, 09:53:38 pm
http://www.quake3droid.com/ (http://www.quake3droid.com/)

On the JXD the analog nub works to move so you can combine the touch with controls, try it for your self  ;D

ruffnutts

BTW: I used Quake3droid.3.1.Android.apk  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 15, 2012, 10:04:24 pm
Aye the Quake3 port (I used kwaak3 I think) always ran better than the ports for the other 2, I had it running pretty well on my ancient G1 - buttons to move and trackball to aim!

Ther versions of the other 2 were pretty ropey last time I looked, shame as I prefer them to Quake3.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 15, 2012, 10:35:26 pm
anyone tried some Xperia optimized controls games in th jxd? I have the qwerty.kl "similar" layoutto to the Xperia play, but in games the circle button doesn't do anything, when apparently has a function, like in Samurai II, so I can not control the game properly.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 16, 2012, 03:33:47 am
So, I got the cash for this product, but I want opinions on where to buy this device. What is the best place to buy the JXD S601? Thanks! ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on February 16, 2012, 04:13:38 am
What I can say is, don't buy from DX, they are sloooow.

Bought mine from Isharegifts, they send to the shipping service in 1 day, so you only need to wait the mail service, while DX is always "out of stock" or "backorder".

Don't know about the speed or reliability of other sites.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on February 16, 2012, 07:07:45 am
I totally agree - isharegifts were fast and reliable. Much more fast than dealextream, although a bit more expensive. So I recommend isharegifts.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 16, 2012, 07:22:19 am
I got my JXD and Yinlips from Etronixmart. I had quick delivery and no trouble for both orders.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on February 16, 2012, 09:25:41 am
About etronixmart - they have a bad reputation...
http://www.riotdigital.com/ttcc2011/?page=Blog&code=u9%20was%20here
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on February 16, 2012, 09:58:17 am
I take online shop reviews with a grain of salt. Almost every customer satisfaction website in the world pans aliexpress.com for being shifty and unreliable, but I ordered a tablet through them and got it no problems. Etronixmart might not be great for everyone, but, if you don't mind gambling, they are the lowest price out there.
Dealextreme has always been good to me. Slow? Absolutely. But they are the only solution to getting some goods in Asia that you can't order otherwise (or are asked to pay massive shipping).
That all being said, I went through isharegifts and have zero regrets. Fast, affordable and good communication. Go with isharegifts.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 16, 2012, 03:04:33 pm
Anyone tried Mupen64Plus AE ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on February 16, 2012, 04:26:56 pm
Mupen? Me. It was pretty glitchy and slow experience. But it still in it's early stage of development... Maybe in year or two it will be usable.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 16, 2012, 04:43:49 pm
Mupen? Me. It was pretty glitchy and slow experience. But it still in it's early stage of development... Maybe in year or two it will be usable.

Well there's a version on the market 1.7 looks promising
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 16, 2012, 04:47:55 pm
Aye the Quake3 port (I used kwaak3 I think) always ran better than the ports for the other 2, I had it running pretty well on my ancient G1 - buttons to move and trackball to aim!

Ther versions of the other 2 were pretty ropey last time I looked, shame as I prefer them to Quake3.

quake3droid is the new name for kwaak3...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745592 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745592)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 16, 2012, 05:36:26 pm
quake3droid is the new name for kwaak3...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745592 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=745592)

Cool cheers, I'll have a gander at that and the other Quake ports (I much prefer single player story over bots) when my new 8gb memory card comes - only had a spare 2gb SD when the 601 arrived and it's full with 3 PCEngine CD games and a few roms on!

I really wish other engines were made open or even the whole games ported to Android by the developers. Half Life would be immense!
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 16, 2012, 05:58:57 pm
Mupen? Me. It was pretty glitchy and slow experience. But it still in it's early stage of development... Maybe in year or two it will be usable.

Well there's a version on the market 1.7 looks promising

Doesn't work, he put some flags on the Xperia play optimized one, won't let me download via market, might try the non optimized one, should work but you will have to purchase from website

It runs slower ( or did) than n64oid

Speaking of other engines I know counter strike had a android port as well and wargus (Warcraft)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 16, 2012, 06:30:04 pm
counter strike would be great  :)

How about UFO enemy unknown, I know we could play psx version but a touch version would be great,
I have one on my caanoo...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 16, 2012, 06:59:10 pm
Anyone tried some Xperia optimized controls games in th jxd? I have the qwerty.kl "similar" layout to to the Xperia play, but in games the circle button doesn't do anything, when apparently has a function, like in Samurai II, so I can not control the game properly.

I quote myself,  if anyone how to solve this problem....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 16, 2012, 07:21:48 pm
Looks like the CS port has optimized Play controls.

I seem to remember the Unreal Engine making an appearance too....
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 16, 2012, 07:49:46 pm
Anyone tried some Xperia optimized controls games in th jxd? I have the qwerty.kl "similar" layout to to the Xperia play, but in games the circle button doesn't do anything, when apparently has a function, like in Samurai II, so I can not control the game properly.

I quote myself,  if anyone how to solve this problem....

I've read it but I'm at work, don't have the ability to check it right now, everything minus the back as home appears to be working from what I checked, I'll double check that game and get back with you
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 16, 2012, 08:37:59 pm
Looks like the CS port has optimized Play controls.

I seem to remember the Unreal Engine making an appearance too....

Whats the newest version?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 16, 2012, 08:53:00 pm
ok just installed 1.7... not working to well lol
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 16, 2012, 09:37:19 pm
Anyone tried some Xperia optimized controls games in th jxd? I have the qwerty.kl "similar" layout to to the Xperia play, but in games the circle button doesn't do anything, when apparently has a function, like in Samurai II, so I can not control the game properly.

I quote myself,  if anyone how to solve this problem....

I've read it but I'm at work, don't have the ability to check it right now, everything minus the back as home appears to be working from what I checked, I'll double check that game and get back with you

Thanks SNESFAN.

Another thing, i've read that there is a tabley with exactly the same processor that JXD, exactly the AMlogic MESON3 8726M SKT SH v4, but it's clocked at 800 mhz, so maybe it's a new way to investigate.
the tablet is the Gadmei T863
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 16, 2012, 10:01:08 pm
The clock speed of the aml8726m meson 3 is 800mhz, its underclocked to 600mhz, should be overclockable to 1ghz at the expense of power and stability of things like neon and other media related things in the CPU , not the 400mhz mali gpu as it has a seperate processor.

We have source code for the chipset so it is just a matter recompiling and fixing errors until you get something that boots. Once that is done you make modifications to the source and repeat the process

You might be able to boot to that kernel by putting the firmware files from it on the sdcard uimage/uimage_recovery leave out or replace update.zip with what comes with s601 recovery and see if it boots without freezing up we might be able to do something with that real quick

These kind of things are effective and easy to do
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sparkyidr on February 16, 2012, 11:39:28 pm
Has anyone had a problem with the sound on their 601?

Mine seems to have died tonight.
I still get sound via headphones, but not through the speakers.
Checked all the settings, and nothing seems odd there


:(

EDIT : did a factory restore to double check no weird software stuff..and still no sound from the speakers
Looks like a hardware fault ..... bugger

Wonder what my odds are on isharegifts sorting a replacement out?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 17, 2012, 12:28:20 am
ok I found the problem with the back>home thing

bought samuri 2 and I see circle does nothing, i'm installing it on my xperia play and I'll do some comparisons...

 it looks like on the xperia there's an alternate config when you press the button 305 (circle) and it's reporting both BUTTON_B and BACK at the same time somehow, I'm going to try some stuff out and see how it works

everything else looks good unless you guys notice any other wonky keys

the only other one would be DPAD_CENTER which would have an alternate BUTTON_B call

EDIT: after further inspection of that game, the buttons perform the same functions as they do on my xperia play... circle does nothing on the xplay either.... what is circle supposed to do?

also attached are updated and cleaned up qwerty.kl and adc_keypad.kl (adc_keypad.kl was the problem with the home/back thing)

back is truely home this time

if you want a more stock keypad setup modify qwerty.kl and comment (# at the beggining of line) out these lines and restart, but note we moved BACK to circle so if you revert it to just being BUTTON_A, back will still be home... so BACK function will effectively no longer exist unless you change adc_keybad.kl as well (change key 158 from HOME to BACK)


#key 304   BACK              ALT         WAKE_DROPPED
#key 305   DPAD_CENTER       ALT         WAKE_DROPPED

@sparkyidr- sounds like hardware failure... sorry bout your luck bud =(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 17, 2012, 08:02:41 am
I've popped open my s601 and from the visible physical design of the "analog" nub circuitry, I think it really is digital input.
(http://i.imgur.com/2Jh08.jpg)

sparkyidr if you or someone you know is handy with a soldering iron, resoldering the speaker doesn't seem very difficult (assuming that's what's broken)

(http://i.imgur.com/KTQkj.jpg)
The small wires underneath the big battery wires are from the speaker.

Be careful inside, if you lift up the double sided sticky plastic divider between the battery and the circuitboard, and you're not being careful, you're liable to lift the camera's solder leads along with it.
also stay away from the wifi module or you're liable to lift the solder pads like me!

You should probably see what isharegifts says first (they'll probably require you to pay shipping back to china   >:( )
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Rosenkranz on February 17, 2012, 08:29:36 am
Can you please post more pictures of "internals" of your s601? Like battery and chip set...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 17, 2012, 08:51:10 am
Can you please post more pictures of "internals" of your s601? Like battery and chip set...

Well here's the battery (http://i.imgur.com/jjrGF.jpg) and underside (http://i.imgur.com/KnOpo.jpg) of the circuitboard. (sans wifi module)
I tried to pop the whole thing apart last weekend, but I don't have tiny Chinese hands to disconnect the lcd ribbon and I gave up. There's probably a trick to it. (I wasn't trying very hard ::) )

I'll try again, but no promises (I don't want to break it any more than it is already  ;D)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: fosamax on February 17, 2012, 08:54:46 am
Here you go !

(there's not mine in fact))

http://imageshack.us/f/268/20120201201545.jpg (http://imageshack.us/f/268/20120201201545.jpg)
http://imageshack.us/f/859/20120201201508.jpg (http://imageshack.us/f/859/20120201201508.jpg)
http://imageshack.us/f/864/20120201201743.jpg (http://imageshack.us/f/864/20120201201743.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 17, 2012, 10:46:30 am
A quick question for anyone who can help, on the stock machine there is an arcade emulator which I'm pretty sure is a Neo Geo emulator. My problem is this, I cannot install this apk (Arcade_Softwin.apk), I just keep getting "cannot install", I have Mame4Droid installed which maybe interferring, but I doubt it as it cannot play Neo Geo games. Does anyone know how to get around this problem ? I know there is a Neo Geo emulator on the market, "Neo Pop" I think, which i may just have to buy and install !!!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 17, 2012, 12:17:17 pm
A quick question for anyone who can help, on the stock machine there is an arcade emulator which I'm pretty sure is a Neo Geo emulator. My problem is this, I cannot install this apk (Arcade_Softwin.apk), I just keep getting "cannot install", I have Mame4Droid installed which maybe interferring, but I doubt it as it cannot play Neo Geo games. Does anyone know how to get around this problem ? I know there is a Neo Geo emulator on the market, "Neo Pop" I think, which i may just have to buy and install !!!!
Mame4droid Plays NeoGeo games. You just need the neogeo bios in the Roms folder. I believe Neo.Emu is also a good
Emulator.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Rosenkranz on February 17, 2012, 12:36:55 pm
Thank you moofre and fosamax!  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 17, 2012, 01:31:24 pm
A quick question for anyone who can help, on the stock machine there is an arcade emulator which I'm pretty sure is a Neo Geo emulator. My problem is this, I cannot install this apk (Arcade_Softwin.apk), I just keep getting "cannot install", I have Mame4Droid installed which maybe interferring, but I doubt it as it cannot play Neo Geo games. Does anyone know how to get around this problem ? I know there is a Neo Geo emulator on the market, "Neo Pop" I think, which i may just have to buy and install !!!!
Mame4droid Plays NeoGeo games. You just need the neogeo bios in the Roms folder. I believe Neo.Emu is also a good
Emulator.

Have you tried neo.emu emulator? Plays better than tiger arcade? I've searched in android market but there is no lite or free version to test it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sparkyidr on February 17, 2012, 05:53:26 pm

You should probably see what isharegifts says first (they'll probably require you to pay shipping back to china   >:( )

Cheers for the internals. Might well come in handy!

Yeah. I emailed them last night... They got back to me pretty quick, but mainly to ask the obvious questions like...was I sure I had the volume up!

Anwyays, I replied back saying I was sure it was a hardware fault and had factory restored etc etc, but have heard nothing back from them as of yet. But fingers crossed, hopefully they will replace it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 17, 2012, 06:47:18 pm
ok I found the problem with the back>home thing

bought samuri 2 and I see circle does nothing, i'm installing it on my xperia play and I'll do some comparisons...

 it looks like on the xperia there's an alternate config when you press the button 305 (circle) and it's reporting both BUTTON_B and BACK at the same time somehow, I'm going to try some stuff out and see how it works

everything else looks good unless you guys notice any other wonky keys

the only other one would be DPAD_CENTER which would have an alternate BUTTON_B call

EDIT: after further inspection of that game, the buttons perform the same functions as they do on my xperia play... circle does nothing on the xplay either.... what is circle supposed to do?

also attached are updated and cleaned up qwerty.kl and adc_keypad.kl (adc_keypad.kl was the problem with the home/back thing)

back is truely home this time

if you want a more stock keypad setup modify qwerty.kl and comment (# at the beggining of line) out these lines and restart, but note we moved BACK to circle so if you revert it to just being BUTTON_A, back will still be home... so BACK function will effectively no longer exist unless you change adc_keybad.kl as well (change key 158 from HOME to BACK)


#key 304   BACK              ALT         WAKE_DROPPED
#key 305   DPAD_CENTER       ALT         WAKE_DROPPED

@sparkyidr- sounds like hardware failure... sorry bout your luck bud =(


SNESFAn, i have tested the v2 of the layout, the back/home problem is solved but the problem with native android games still remains (the button circle does nothing, so it doesn't do anything. For instance, if you have a chance test the game Fight Game Hero (i think there is a demo in market). This game is supposed to be controlled with the xperia keys. When you enter the game enter options to see the controls. You will see that you cannot go back to the main screen because the Circle button don't do anything.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 17, 2012, 07:48:05 pm
SNESFAn, i have tested the v2 of the layout, the back/home problem is solved but the problem with native android games still remains (the button circle does nothing, so it doesn't do anything. For instance, if you have a chance test the game Fight Game Hero (i think there is a demo in market). This game is supposed to be controlled with the xperia keys. When you enter the game enter options to see the controls. You will see that you cannot go back to the main screen because the Circle button don't do anything.

cool that is something specific I can work on, any more like this but with other games/buttons would be helpful
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 17, 2012, 08:41:59 pm
SNESFAn, i have tested the v2 of the layout, the back/home problem is solved but the problem with native android games still remains (the button circle does nothing, so it doesn't do anything. For instance, if you have a chance test the game Fight Game Hero (i think there is a demo in market). This game is supposed to be controlled with the xperia keys. When you enter the game enter options to see the controls. You will see that you cannot go back to the main screen because the Circle button don't do anything.

cool that is something specific I can work on, any more like this but with other games/buttons would be helpful

Thanks for working on that. In Samurai II, When you enter the game, click on Help, then in page 4 of 4 you can see the controls with an xperiaplay picture, the you can see that in circle it is assigned the option Heavy Attack, but in game circle doesn't work, but roll and light attack, triangle and cross buttons work properly. So it seems that Circle Button is the only one giving problems.

p.d: Sorry about my english, i am spanish.
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 18, 2012, 01:10:07 am
SNESFAn, i have tested the v2 of the layout, the back/home problem is solved but the problem with native android games still remains (the button circle does nothing, so it doesn't do anything. For instance, if you have a chance test the game Fight Game Hero (i think there is a demo in market). This game is supposed to be controlled with the xperia keys. When you enter the game enter options to see the controls. You will see that you cannot go back to the main screen because the Circle button don't do anything.

cool that is something specific I can work on, any more like this but with other games/buttons would be helpful

Thanks for working on that. In Samurai II, When you enter the game, click on Help, then in page 4 of 4 you can see the controls with an xperiaplay picture, the you can see that in circle it is assigned the option Heavy Attack, but in game circle doesn't work, but roll and light attack, triangle and cross buttons work properly. So it seems that Circle Button is the only one giving problems.

p.d: Sorry about my english, i am spanish.

OK, I see what it says but on my Xperia play the circle does nothing still, not sure if its a problem with my play or the game is not programmed right... I don't know

I looked for game hero and couldn't find it, I did download dungeon defenders and even though it has some visual issues with the chain fire driver the game loaded and I was able to test all the buttons and they worked, tried corgy and some others that are advertised as Xperia play optimized and I see no differences in any of them

I don't want it to sound like I don't believe it isn't working. But unless you can give me a comparison like video of it working on the xplay and not working on the s601 I don't know what I can do
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 18, 2012, 10:14:39 am
SNESFAn, i have tested the v2 of the layout, the back/home problem is solved but the problem with native android games still remains (the button circle does nothing, so it doesn't do anything. For instance, if you have a chance test the game Fight Game Hero (i think there is a demo in market). This game is supposed to be controlled with the xperia keys. When you enter the game enter options to see the controls. You will see that you cannot go back to the main screen because the Circle button don't do anything.

cool that is something specific I can work on, any more like this but with other games/buttons would be helpful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcP7APlCkGw

In this video you can see Samurai II in xperia play and Circle button works.



Thanks for working on that. In Samurai II, When you enter the game, click on Help, then in page 4 of 4 you can see the controls with an xperiaplay picture, the you can see that in circle it is assigned the option Heavy Attack, but in game circle doesn't work, but roll and light attack, triangle and cross buttons work properly. So it seems that Circle Button is the only one giving problems.

p.d: Sorry about my english, i am spanish.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 18, 2012, 10:15:45 am
SNESFAn, i have tested the v2 of the layout, the back/home problem is solved but the problem with native android games still remains (the button circle does nothing, so it doesn't do anything. For instance, if you have a chance test the game Fight Game Hero (i think there is a demo in market). This game is supposed to be controlled with the xperia keys. When you enter the game enter options to see the controls. You will see that you cannot go back to the main screen because the Circle button don't do anything.

cool that is something specific I can work on, any more like this but with other games/buttons would be helpful





Thanks for working on that. In Samurai II, When you enter the game, click on Help, then in page 4 of 4 you can see the controls with an xperiaplay picture, the you can see that in circle it is assigned the option Heavy Attack, but in game circle doesn't work, but roll and light attack, triangle and cross buttons work properly. So it seems that Circle Button is the only one giving problems.

p.d: Sorry about my english, i am spanish.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcP7APlCkGw

In this video you can see Samurai II in xperia play and Circle button works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww530HE1duE
in this other video you can see, Fight Game: Heroes in Xperia play. As you can see, Circle is used to go back in the options, something that doesn´t work in jxd s601. I'm not lying my friend, just trying to give some info about the device.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 18, 2012, 10:31:11 am
I'm having a button combo issue in more emulators now.

When the R1 + Left + Square buttons are pressed it is recognised as the Start button.
Same thing with L1 + Right + X
Also L1+ Left + Triangle
Also R1 + Right + Circle

Tried it in FPSE and N64oid and it does them so must be a hardware thing, don't think I noticed it before because they're not commonly used combinations (like R1+R2 etc.). In fact I only noticed it when playing Soul Edge.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 18, 2012, 11:17:02 am

You should probably see what isharegifts says first (they'll probably require you to pay shipping back to china   >:( )

Cheers for the internals. Might well come in handy!

Yeah. I emailed them last night... They got back to me pretty quick, but mainly to ask the obvious questions like...was I sure I had the volume up!

Anwyays, I replied back saying I was sure it was a hardware fault and had factory restored etc etc, but have heard nothing back from them as of yet. But fingers crossed, hopefully they will replace it.

I've not tried it yet, but I do know that Robert's emulators are very good (I have most of them on my Ipad/Iphone), so I think I'll give it a go.

Thanks Wiierdguy and Skelton  ;D

EDIT. Sorry wrong quote there, should have been the thread on Neo Geo !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 18, 2012, 12:49:10 pm
SNESFAN, i've been testing some android games from market, cordy and zenonia 4 and controls are perfect, so maybe the failure in samurai II and fight game heroes are from the version i have, Sorry for any inconvenience, but controls seem to be perfect. I will try some other games if I can.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 18, 2012, 06:21:18 pm
the alternate config is overriding the BUTTON_A call for the circle button, BUTTON_A is a non-standard call for 2.3.4, it is modified on the version on the xperia play. inaccurate
http://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/KeyEvent.html
sort by API level 10 (android 2.3.4) in top right

My problem with the play is I'm running aosp similar to whats on the s601 and others are having the same issue.
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/36038-xperia-play-o-button-not-setting-isaltpressed-in-onkeydown-event/

some games are using BACK such as dungeon defenders, zenonia, corgy etc... others are possibly using the keycode it's self.. it may require a rebuild of the OS to fix, but we will see. Seeing how the problem hasn't been fixed on the aosp xperia play port... I can't promise anything

workaround, as stated before, go back to the stock qwerty.kl and games that use BUTTON_A as opposed to BACK will work, those that use BACK won't work untill I find a solution for the alternate mapping

nope this is inaccurate, just tried it, the problem is app specific, take this for example, you can do one of two ways
http://www.monkeycoder.co.nz/Community/posts.php?topic=1341
also read this on samurai vegence 2
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhyCyNa5rK-QdHlVNUg5dXhYMEFxdjg5NllLX01CcUE&hl=en_US#gid=0

I'm confident it's an app specific problem, the reason is sony ericsson though

Sony Ericcson kinda helped the android gaming scene, but also fragmented it, they chose DPAD_CENTER and BACK instead of the perfered BUTTON_A and BUTTON_B, they also docuement the center and back on their site so most developers will use those rather than standard android calls... they never rolled these changes back into android source or at least how to merge both at once from the perspective of the OS ...so... we're left in a fragmented software ecosystem. If I figure out what can be done to fix it, I'll be sure to document it so other systems can benifit.
http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/wp/2011/02/13/xperia-play-game-keys/

I'm going to look into it, but I'm not going to invest too much more effort, it works the way it is, most apps use the center and button a, the ones that don't are the problem. SE didn't make it extremely easy to copy what they did on the xperia play, so this will have to do for now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 19, 2012, 01:39:57 am
just ordered one of these.. but I guess my skills as a C programmer won't be particularly useful as its all android ;)

what kernel are you trying to compile SNESFAN? :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 19, 2012, 01:54:41 am
ther are c compilers for android :p
looking forward to your emulators lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 19, 2012, 02:32:14 am
just ordered one of these.. but I guess my skills as a C programmer won't be particularly useful as its all android ;)

what kernel are you trying to compile SNESFAN? :)
have you looked at the NDK?
http://developer.android.com/sdk/ndk/index.html

android 2.3.4 uses a 2.6.35 kernel, but the 601 uses android 2.3.4 but with a 2.6.34 kernel

the source that's available looks to be 2.6.32, there's not a whole lot of consistency as you can tell
the "m-1 kernel" is 2.6.34

There's like 3 different versions I'm digging through and trying to compile
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,25.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 19, 2012, 01:20:00 pm

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 19, 2012, 01:26:47 pm
i guess i wont get it for a while though, dealextreme status: waiting for supplier :P
cancel and order somewhere else?

i guess i'll see if i can compile the kernels in the meantime

i know about the NDK :) but it seems that they've added the facility to create pure native programs :) sweet.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 19, 2012, 02:05:56 pm
i guess i wont get it for a while though, dealextreme status: waiting for supplier :P
cancel and order somewhere else?

i guess i'll see if i can compile the kernels in the meantime
they're probably in high demand everywhere... this thing is attracting a lot of interest. I personally ordered from isharegifts, but if I had the choice at the time between dx and them I would have gone with dx. Your choice on that one. I'd say wait it out though.

awesome, I take it you have experience compiling kernels? I'm a android rom cooker by nature, and I know a lot about the android platform, but I know little about kernel hacking... It's been a great learning experience for me so far, it sure is a challenge though.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 19, 2012, 02:20:01 pm
i guess i wont get it for a while though, dealextreme status: waiting for supplier :P
cancel and order somewhere else?

i guess i'll see if i can compile the kernels in the meantime
they're probably in high demand everywhere... this thing is attracting a lot of interest. I personally ordered from isharegifts, but if I had the choice at the time between dx and them I would have gone with dx. Your choice on that one. I'd say wait it out though.

awesome, I take it you have experience compiling kernels? I'm a android rom cooker by nature, and I know a lot about the android platform, but I know little about kernel hacking... It's been a great learning experience for me so far, it sure is a challenge though.

I've compiled kernels, but I also know little about kernel hacking unfortunately. I guess I'll learn :) I just have a lot of C/C++ experience.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 19, 2012, 03:17:59 pm
I've compiled kernels, but I also know little about kernel hacking unfortunately. I guess I'll learn :) I just have a lot of C/C++ experience.

well I'll document everything I come up with, hopefully you do the same, so we can both learn from each other  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 19, 2012, 07:23:55 pm

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.

I've tried the Neo.emu emulator, and it just won't work for me, it keeps saying I have missing files for the games, but I know this is not true because they work fine in Mame4Droid. I just assumed the emulator wouldn't work on the S601 as its documented as being for android 2.0 - 2.2, and we are running 2.3, but that is obviously wrong if it works for you.

Any hints to getting it to work would be most helpful !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 19, 2012, 07:33:06 pm

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.

I've tried the Neo.emu emulator, and it just won't work for me, it keeps saying I have missing files for the games, but I know this is not true because they work fine in Mame4Droid. I just assumed the emulator wouldn't work on the S601 as its documented as being for android 2.0 - 2.2, and we are running 2.3, but that is obviously wrong if it works for you.

Any hints to getting it to work would be most helpful !

Hi, the problem is that the roms for mame4droid are not valid for neo.emu. Neo.Emu uses the mame romset 0.144, whereas mame4droid uses the 0.37, so you need the roms for 0.144 romset.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 19, 2012, 10:58:55 pm

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.

I've tried the Neo.emu emulator, and it just won't work for me, it keeps saying I have missing files for the games, but I know this is not true because they work fine in Mame4Droid. I just assumed the emulator wouldn't work on the S601 as its documented as being for android 2.0 - 2.2, and we are running 2.3, but that is obviously wrong if it works for you.

Any hints to getting it to work would be most helpful !

Hi, the problem is that the roms for mame4droid are not valid for neo.emu. Neo.Emu uses the mame romset 0.144, whereas mame4droid uses the 0.37, so you need the roms for 0.144 romset.

Thanks for that, I saw Qbertaddict's review of the emulator and he confirms what you said. Just have to find the right romset  :o
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 20, 2012, 07:23:34 am
I think I tracked down the exact problem with the mapping issue. However, I can't fix it without compiling something, the problem is in a specific binary.

EDIT: most people don't care for technical crap, so I modified my post and removed most of it, but if you care to read my documentation of the problem it's right here.
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php?topic=29.msg86#msg86

I found a tool that can be used to decompile the keypad-zeus.kcm.bin from the xperia play and insert and recompile the entries into qwerty.kcm.bin for the S601 that's causing the issue. It's written in python if anyone is curious.

unkcm tool
http://code.google.com/p/openeve/wiki/KeyboardMapping
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 20, 2012, 11:51:49 am

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.

I've tried the Neo.emu emulator, and it just won't work for me, it keeps saying I have missing files for the games, but I know this is not true because they work fine in Mame4Droid. I just assumed the emulator wouldn't work on the S601 as its documented as being for android 2.0 - 2.2, and we are running 2.3, but that is obviously wrong if it works for you.

Any hints to getting it to work would be most helpful !

Hi, the problem is that the roms for mame4droid are not valid for neo.emu. Neo.Emu uses the mame romset 0.144, whereas mame4droid uses the 0.37, so you need the roms for 0.144 romset.

Thanks for that, I saw Qbertaddict's review of the emulator and he confirms what you said. Just have to find the right romset  :o

Finally got this to work after much head scratching, it may be obvious to most out there, but my problem wasn't with my roms, you have to make sure that you have the uni bios file named exactly - uni-bios_2_3.rom inside your neogeo.zip file.

Hope this helps anyone else struggling  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on February 20, 2012, 12:40:26 pm

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.

I've tried the Neo.emu emulator, and it just won't work for me, it keeps saying I have missing files for the games, but I know this is not true because they work fine in Mame4Droid. I just assumed the emulator wouldn't work on the S601 as its documented as being for android 2.0 - 2.2, and we are running 2.3, but that is obviously wrong if it works for you.

Any hints to getting it to work would be most helpful !

Hi, the problem is that the roms for mame4droid are not valid for neo.emu. Neo.Emu uses the mame romset 0.144, whereas mame4droid uses the 0.37, so you need the roms for 0.144 romset.

Thanks for that, I saw Qbertaddict's review of the emulator and he confirms what you said. Just have to find the right romset  :o

Finally got this to work after much head scratching, it may be obvious to most out there, but my problem wasn't with my roms, you have to make sure that you have the uni bios file named exactly - uni-bios_2_3.rom inside your neogeo.zip file.

Hope this helps anyone else struggling  ;)
If you are using the mame .144 romset you dont have to rename the file in the neogeo.zip file. If you are using an old romset some games will work but not all. Romsets of certain games are changing all the time. For best compatibility get the .144 romsets or use clearmame to create a set for you.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Watto on February 20, 2012, 02:16:49 pm

I have tested the new Neo.emu emulator form the market. it works awesome in terms of speed. In my opinion, this is best emulator to play NeoGeo games on the JXD s601. There's some issues with some games, but it is the first version of the emulator and the performance is awesome.

I've tried the Neo.emu emulator, and it just won't work for me, it keeps saying I have missing files for the games, but I know this is not true because they work fine in Mame4Droid. I just assumed the emulator wouldn't work on the S601 as its documented as being for android 2.0 - 2.2, and we are running 2.3, but that is obviously wrong if it works for you.

Any hints to getting it to work would be most helpful !

Hi, the problem is that the roms for mame4droid are not valid for neo.emu. Neo.Emu uses the mame romset 0.144, whereas mame4droid uses the 0.37, so you need the roms for 0.144 romset.

Thanks for that, I saw Qbertaddict's review of the emulator and he confirms what you said. Just have to find the right romset  :o

Finally got this to work after much head scratching, it may be obvious to most out there, but my problem wasn't with my roms, you have to make sure that you have the uni bios file named exactly - uni-bios_2_3.rom inside your neogeo.zip file.

Hope this helps anyone else struggling  ;)
If you are using the mame .144 romset you dont have to rename the file in the neogeo.zip file. If you are using an old romset some games will work but not all. Romsets of certain games are changing all the time. For best compatibility get the .144 romsets or use clearmame to create a set for you.

Thanks, I appreciate the advice  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Shadowfire on February 20, 2012, 06:01:06 pm
I've received the S601 and here are my impressions.
This is in the perspective of a retro game player.
1. The DPAD, is, unfortunately, the weakest link in this package.  It is actually 2 pieces (UP/LEFT, DOWN/RIGHT), and allows you to simultaneously press DOWN and UP (and LEFT and RIGHT).  Also, the buttons are spaced further apart than in the JXD5000 - which is pretty bad for a dpad which isn't a single piece.  I'm giving the D-pad a 4/10 here.  The shoulder buttons are loud but provide excellend tactile feedback, and seem to be microswitches, as are the four option buttons.  The d-pad and 4 primary buttons are the rubber-dome type.  Of the 3 units I own, the Dingoo A380 has the best dpad.
2. Based on the photograph posted here earlier, the nub hardware really is 100% analog.  That picture shows a resistive track layout, with a voltage sensing line. It almost certainly gets fed into an ADC on the board.  How the driver exposes it to the OS may be another issue entirely, though.
3. USB, video, and headphone connectors come out on the top of the unit instead of the bottom.  This is a +1 for intelligent layout.
4. Like the JXD5000, only 1 speaker.  Like the JXD5000, loud enough for most purposes.  I have an A380 and stereo output doesn't mean a whole lot without headphones on a portable like this.  No points docked, but no points added.
5. The touchscreen is resistive.  There is no stylus included with the unit.  It's good for a resistive touch screen.  I didn't buy this to play Android games on anyways, and it functions acceptably for launching and utilizing the emulators.  If you really want to play touchscreen games, this is NOT the unit for you, look for a capacitive unit.
6. The screen resolution is odd, but ideal for running emulators of older systems.  Screen brightness shifts on vertical rotation.  Looking straight down at the unit produces an acceptable display.  Even holding this unit vertically, the display is tons better than the Dingoo A380, although not as nice as the JXD5000.  The screen is recessed, which will help prevent scratching.
7. The stock emulators work very well with the games that are included.  Which are (as usual) almost all chinese.  Frameskipping and limiting seems to be working fine.  It includes a disc which I assume is a DVD with more chinese games on it.  I tossed the DVD out, rooted the unit, and installed the Android Marketplace.  You can surely use the stock UI (the included menu program will automatically take snapshots of the screen when you exit the emulator if no screenshots exist) if you just want to use the included emulators.  It comes stock with NES, GENESIS, N64, FBA, and some android games.  TigerMAME (which seems to be a port of FBA) works 100x better than MAME4ALL on the Dingoo A380, and works better than FBA on the DA380.
8. QC seems a little lax, the power LED on my unit doesn't light up.  The right shoulder button needed to be worn in before reliably registering (and I fear for its longevity because of this).

The JXD S601 gets an 8 out of 10 overall for retrogaming.
The software and underlying hardware are finally up to the task of emulating the older consoles.
The screen quality is very good for displaying those old games.
The unit size is a compromise between the DA380 (which is really portable) and the JXD5000 (which with a 5" screen you need a rather large pocket to tote it around).  The JXD5000 is hands-down a better portable movie player due to screen size, resolution, and display quality.
Rooting the unit, and enabling wifi allows you to use and SMD client to download ROM images directly from a network share.  The speed wasn't outstanding (pulling around 750K/s when using AndSMB to download stuff), but it was convenient.  The USB -> SD card implementation is finicky (seems to take half a minute or more for the drives to mount), so I recommend using an SD reader on your PC to put images on your card if you have to transfer a lot of files.
It would be a 10/10 retrogaming unit if they would put a good DPAD on it instead of what we have here.  Even the JXD5000 had a 1-piece DPAD which although not the best, was certainly acceptable (and would have brought this unti up to a 9/10).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 20, 2012, 06:44:24 pm
when i will get mine ill be sure to mod the dpad :D
i ratehr want one like on the genesis or xbox360 controllers.
or at least seperate buttons.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 20, 2012, 10:42:47 pm
edit. double post

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 20, 2012, 10:44:32 pm
I've made some videos.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjIsP8ts-5I


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnJs9Mz0mzI


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gF51kzfER_Q

they're in spanish, but you can see some gameplay.
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: pocketgame on February 21, 2012, 02:09:50 am
Is anyone having trouble with the analog pad on this? Mine does not self-center that well.

Edit: Also, I agree that the d-pad is one of the system's minuses. It's both too big and not responsive enough. I would love a tutorial about modding it and replacing it with a more traditional d-pad.

I was initially disappointed with the stiffness of the shoulder triggers but they soften up with use.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: shamanraman on February 21, 2012, 04:09:12 am
Hey guys, i've just ordered one of the S601's and am wondering how they compare size wise to the original fat PSP 1000, will the S601 fit nicely in one of these cases? They can be found on ebay for around $5.

(http://i.imgur.com/Aywgs.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 21, 2012, 09:11:09 am
It's the same dimensions as the original PSP pretty much, I have a similar case to that which fits perfectly. Cases for the 3000 or 2000 won't fit properly as they are shorter as well as thinner. I have a slip case for my 2003 which the JXD doesn't quite fit in lengthways.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on February 21, 2012, 05:42:06 pm
This definately looks like the worthy Dingoo A320 sucsessor.

And i guess once Andriod 4 or a optimized custom rom of 2.3 for this device is out this could be the must system to have.

If this does become the homebrew communities console of choice i guess we will see some Android Emulators released that take advantage of this device or even also the YDP Controlls.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on February 21, 2012, 05:56:04 pm
Whats the ability to bind keys like for N64?

Is the D-Pad and Analog seperate?

Can you bind keys for each game or when you make changes for once game do you then have to use same bindings for other games. Or like you can on PC van you save key bindings under different names/games?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on February 21, 2012, 06:19:00 pm
It seems there no proper analog on S601. So d-pad and "analog" stick are the same.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 21, 2012, 07:12:38 pm
Has anyone ever bought from this place? http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi.html

Are they trustworthy? :o
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 21, 2012, 07:14:18 pm
Dpad and Analog are mapped as the same input. Still unsure if the lack of analog is hardware or software, dunno if it's been clarified yet. Hopefully it's down to lack of support from the Android rom and it can be sorted.

There are no profiles as such, but you can assign different key mappings for 4 seperate controllers and enable/disable each one so that might be a way around it. That's for N64oid btw, unsure of what the other emulators are like.

FPSE allows different profiles as well as a default one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 21, 2012, 07:15:30 pm
whgy would you want to buy from that expensive site? Oo
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 21, 2012, 08:17:26 pm
someone seems fairly certain the the analogue hardware is true analogue. unfortunately, it seems that the driver maps it the same as the DPAD.

I ordered this because I think it has a lot of potential. With overclock and proper analogue, it would be a truly sweet device which is very cheap. we need to get hold of some proper kernel source first though =)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: fosamax on February 21, 2012, 08:43:52 pm
@TeiselBonne1834

I got mine from Dinodirect just today. They're not fast as it took something like 3 weeks to get the handheld delivered but it was well protected and there was no custom fee to pay. I got it for 63 € with a few other things that i took in order to have a better pricedrop using a coupon code.

The price is a little higher now so you can use that code : SAVE20BR to save $20 and get it for $83.39.

I think it was a great deal and i would recommend it.

Maybe it's possible to have a better price with volumerates.com, specially if you can buy 2 of those at the same time.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 21, 2012, 10:55:15 pm
Has anyone ever bought from this place? http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi.html

Are they trustworthy? :o

I waited a week and a half to receive a tracking No. to confirm they had sent it. Now 2 weeks after it was suppose to have been sent I get an Email from them that they could not ship my item with the selected method( I didn't select a method, I used the default free shipping). So I now have a different tracking No. and I have to wait all over again. I would't recommend using Dinodirect if you would like to receive your JXD in a timely fashion. I ordered a seperate JXD and a yinlips from Etronixmart at the same time I placed my order with Dino and I have had them both for over a week now already.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 21, 2012, 11:18:02 pm
So Etronixmart good?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 22, 2012, 02:20:36 am
Etronixmart shipped quickly for me at least (after they got back from chinese new year  ::) )
I think etronixmart and isharegifts are the same company, or at least hosted on the same server.

I've also had an okay experience with Everbuying.com...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 22, 2012, 07:07:09 am
I've made a new video with some Android games in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKGP4GiUSgE
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 22, 2012, 07:26:27 am
I see I'm not the only one with that graphics problem in GTA3.
I've been able to get it to run properly with Chainfire3d installed and Reduce Texture Size enabled.
It runs well and still looks pretty good (especially with the graphics options cranked up through one of those third party gta3 settings programs)

Just an aside, with the default keybindings, Start and Select are bound to Enter/Exit car and Jump/Airbrake respectively.

Having Chainfire3d's renderer installed breaks sonic cd's textures though.

retro edit: made a video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqrkxQ0AjZo
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: thunder777 on February 22, 2012, 09:58:24 am
I've made a new video with some Android games in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKGP4GiUSgE

I saw that you have SetCpu installed. Are you overclock him?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 22, 2012, 02:47:21 pm
I've made a new video with some Android games in action.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKGP4GiUSgE

I saw that you have SetCpu installed. Are you overclock him?

I can not overclock, so we are limited to 600 mhz. In order to overclock we need to modify the kernel I think, and i don't have the knowledge to do that.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on February 22, 2012, 04:56:29 pm
I think I tracked down the exact problem with the mapping issue. However, I can't fix it without compiling something, the problem is in a specific binary.

EDIT: most people don't care for technical crap, so I modified my post and removed most of it, but if you care to read my documentation of the problem it's right here.
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php?topic=29.msg86#msg86

I found a tool that can be used to decompile the keypad-zeus.kcm.bin from the xperia play and insert and recompile the entries into qwerty.kcm.bin for the S601 that's causing the issue. It's written in python if anyone is curious.

unkcm tool
http://code.google.com/p/openeve/wiki/KeyboardMapping

qwerty.kcm.bin (JXD s601)
Code: [Select]
[type=QWERTY]
# keycode      Display   Number    Base      Shift     Alt       Shift+Alt
0              '0'       '0'       '0'       ')'       ')'       ')'
1              '1'       '1'       '1'       '!'       '!'       '!'
2              '2'       '2'       '2'       '@'       '@'       '@'
3              '3'       '3'       '3'       '#'       '#'       '#'
4              '4'       '4'       '4'       '$'       '$'       '$'
5              '5'       '5'       '5'       '%'       '%'       '%'
6              '6'       '6'       '6'       '^'       '^'       '^'
7              '7'       '7'       '7'       '&'       '&'       '&'
8              '8'       '8'       '8'       '*'       '*'       '*'
9              '9'       '9'       '9'       '('       '('       '('
STAR           '*'       '*'       '*'       '*'       '*'       '*'
POUND          '#'       '#'       '#'       '#'       '#'       '#'
A              'A'       '2'       'a'       'A'       '#'       0x0
B              'B'       '2'       'b'       'B'       '<'       0x0
C              'C'       '2'       'c'       'C'       '9'       0xE7
D              'D'       '3'       'd'       'D'       '5'       0x0
E              'E'       '3'       'e'       'E'       '2'       0x301
F              'F'       '3'       'f'       'F'       '6'       0xA5
G              'G'       '4'       'g'       'G'       '-'       '_'
H              'H'       '4'       'h'       'H'       '['       '{'
I              'I'       '4'       'i'       'I'       '$'       0x302
J              'J'       '5'       'j'       'J'       ']'       '}'
K              'K'       '5'       'k'       'K'       '"'       '~'
L              'L'       '5'       'l'       'L'       '''       '`'
M              'M'       '6'       'm'       'M'       '!'       0x0
N              'N'       '6'       'n'       'N'       '>'       0x303
O              'O'       '6'       'o'       'O'       '('       0x0
P              'P'       '7'       'p'       'P'       ')'       0x0
Q              'Q'       '7'       'q'       'Q'       '*'       0x300
R              'R'       '7'       'r'       'R'       '3'       0x20AC
S              'S'       '7'       's'       'S'       '4'       0xDF
T              'T'       '8'       't'       'T'       '+'       0xA3
U              'U'       '8'       'u'       'U'       '&'       0x308
V              'V'       '8'       'v'       'V'       '='       '^'
W              'W'       '9'       'w'       'W'       '1'       0x0
X              'X'       '9'       'x'       'X'       '8'       0xEF00
Y              'Y'       '9'       'y'       'Y'       '%'       0xA1
Z              'Z'       '9'       'z'       'Z'       '7'       0x0
COMMA          ','       ','       ','       ';'       ';'       '|'
PERIOD         '.'       '.'       '.'       ':'       ':'       0x2026
TAB            0x9       0x9       0x9       0x9       0x9       0x9
SPACE          0x20      0x20      0x20      0x20      0xEF01    0xEF01
ENTER          0xA       0xA       0xA       0xA       0xA       0xA
GRAVE          '`'       '`'       '`'       '~'       '`'       '~'
MINUS          '-'       '-'       '-'       '_'       '-'       '_'
EQUALS         '='       '='       '='       '+'       '='       '+'
LEFT_BRACKET   '['       '['       '['       '{'       '['       '{'
RIGHT_BRACKET  ']'       ']'       ']'       '}'       ']'       '}'
BACKSLASH      '\'       '\'       '\'       '|'       '\'       '|'
SEMICOLON      ';'       ';'       ';'       ':'       ';'       ':'
APOSTROPHE     '''       '''       '''       '"'       '''       '"'
SLASH          '/'       '/'       '/'       '?'       '?'       '\'
AT             '@'       '0'       '@'       '0'       '0'       0x2022
PLUS           '+'       '+'       '+'       '+'       '+'       '+'

zeus-keypad.kcm.bin (Xperia Play)
Code: [Select]
[type=QWERTY]
# keycode      Display   Number    Base      Shift     Alt       Shift+Alt
0              '0'       '0'       '0'       ')'       ')'       ')'
1              '1'       '1'       '1'       '!'       '!'       '!'
2              '2'       '2'       '2'       '"'       '"'       '"'
3              '3'       '3'       '3'       '#'       '#'       '#'
4              '4'       '4'       '4'       '$'       '$'       '$'
5              '5'       '5'       '5'       '%'       '%'       '%'
6              '6'       '6'       '6'       '^'       '^'       '^'
7              '7'       '7'       '7'       '&'       '&'       '&'
8              '8'       '8'       '8'       '*'       '*'       '*'
9              '9'       '9'       '9'       '('       '('       '('
STAR           '*'       '*'       '*'       '*'       '*'       '*'
POUND          '#'       '#'       '#'       '#'       '#'       '#'
A              'A'       '2'       'a'       'A'       'a'       'A'
B              'B'       '2'       'b'       'B'       'b'       'B'
C              'C'       '2'       'c'       'C'       'c'       0xE7
D              'D'       '3'       'd'       'D'       '''       0x0
E              'E'       '3'       'e'       'E'       '"'       0x301
F              'F'       '3'       'f'       'F'       '['       0xA5
G              'G'       '4'       'g'       'G'       ']'       '_'
H              'H'       '4'       'h'       'H'       '<'       '{'
I              'I'       '4'       'i'       'I'       '-'       0x302
J              'J'       '5'       'j'       'J'       '>'       '}'
K              'K'       '5'       'k'       'K'       ';'       '~'
L              'L'       '5'       'l'       'L'       ':'       '`'
M              'M'       '6'       'm'       'M'       '!'       0x0
N              'N'       '6'       'n'       'N'       'n'       0x303
O              'O'       '6'       'o'       'O'       '+'       0x0
P              'P'       '7'       'p'       'P'       '='       0x0
Q              'Q'       '7'       'q'       'Q'       '|'       0x300
R              'R'       '7'       'r'       'R'       '`'       0x20AC
S              'S'       '7'       's'       'S'       '\'       0xDF
T              'T'       '8'       't'       'T'       '{'       0xA3
U              'U'       '8'       'u'       'U'       '_'       0x308
V              'V'       '8'       'v'       'V'       'v'       'V'
W              'W'       '9'       'w'       'W'       '~'       0x0
X              'X'       '9'       'x'       'X'       'x'       0xEF00
Y              'Y'       '9'       'y'       'Y'       '}'       0xA1
Z              'Z'       '9'       'z'       'Z'       'z'       'Z'
COMMA          ','       ','       ','       ','       ','       ','
PERIOD         '.'       '.'       '.'       '.'       '.'       0x2026
TAB            0x9       0x9       0x9       0x9       0x9       0x9
SPACE          0x20      0x20      0x20      0x20      0xEF01    0xEF01
ENTER          0xA       0xA       0xA       0xA       0xA       0xA
GRAVE          '`'       '`'       '`'       '~'       '`'       '~'
MINUS          '-'       '-'       '-'       '_'       '-'       '_'
EQUALS         '='       '='       '='       '+'       '='       '+'
LEFT_BRACKET   '['       '['       '['       '{'       '['       '{'
RIGHT_BRACKET  ']'       ']'       ']'       '}'       ']'       '}'
BACKSLASH      '\'       '\'       '\'       '|'       '\'       '|'
SEMICOLON      ';'       ';'       ';'       ':'       ';'       ':'
APOSTROPHE     '''       '''       '''       '"'       '''       '"'
SLASH          '/'       '/'       '/'       '?'       '?'       '\'
AT             '@'       0x0       '@'       '@'       '@'       0x2022
PLUS           '+'       '+'       '+'       '+'       '+'       '+'

Comparison between qwerty.kcm.bin (JXD s601) and zeus-keypad.kcm.bin (Xperia Play)
(http://s18.postimage.org/iuwdwaxs7/image.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 22, 2012, 04:58:03 pm
Which is better JXD S601 or the YDPG18 Upgraded version???  :o
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 22, 2012, 06:04:35 pm
Is that all that's in there? That just looks like the QWERTY kcm the game pad one should reference the scancodes for the buttons, have you unkcm'd the other ones, on the android developer site it shows examples of what is susposed to be in that file

Also was this pulled from a stock xplay rom or a aosp rom?

example
Code: [Select]
# This is an example of part of a key character map file for a game pad.
# It defines fallback actions that enable the user to navigate the user interface
# by pressing buttons.

type SPECIAL_FUNCTION

key BUTTON_A {
    base:                               fallback BACK
}

key BUTTON_X {
    base:                               fallback DPAD_CENTER
}

key BUTTON_START {
    base:                               fallback HOME
}

key BUTTON_SELECT {
    base:                               fallback MENU
}

will be hard to compile correctly without seeing the original. But this may end up being what has to be done.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 22, 2012, 10:32:40 pm
I've made a new video showing zeldas for n64.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRqNHy0PKV4
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: racuna on February 23, 2012, 01:29:58 am
i Just bricked my JXD s601 :/

I download the firmware from jxd.hk, copy the files to the SD root and switch on the handheld pressing power and menu.

After ½ hour the message "Upgrade update.zip, waiting" doesn't change. I power off and now i just have a plastic brick D:

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 23, 2012, 01:32:03 am
i Just bricked my JXD s601 :/

I download the firmware from jxd.hk, copy the files to the SD root and switch on the handheld pressing power and menu.

After ½ hour the message "Upgrade update.zip, waiting" doesn't change. I power off and now i just have a plastic brick D:

D: even when you remove the SD card?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: racuna on February 23, 2012, 01:45:32 am
Yes, i only get a screen of a green droid with the words "jxd" and "android"

:/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 23, 2012, 02:58:36 am
oh thats good... it's not bricked... it might be possible to brick the bootloader but I'm under the belief this thing is unbrickable as long as the battery holds out

1) format your sdcard in your computer

2) redownload all the files from jxd

3) unrar the contents to the sdcard

4) hod R trigger while power on and reflash bootloader (less than 1 min)

5) hold menu while power on and will wipe and flash everything else

the site doesn't offer a md5 hash check so it's not really posible to run that on your download but I'm guessing corruped download.. your system is fine as long as you see something on your screen... black screen with no activity is a brick... anything activity is good

EDIT; one scarry possiblity is that your nand is defective if it passed the sig check and didn't fail out and still tried to flash, but the "disk" it is writing to is damaged or defective it coud do what you are describing... but I'd still lean on just a corrupted download
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 03:04:42 am
on my phone, the keyboard has a little microphone key i can touch and then speak into the phone and it types out what i said (or thinks i said)...how do i get this on the jxds601?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 23, 2012, 03:27:27 am
look for google voice search, it's a non-free app like the market, so it will take a little digging to find a working verion

does this have a microphone though?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 03:43:01 am
"does this have a microphone though?"
well, on the back, where the various ports, etc. are labeled... 'mic/reset'
i'm assuming there is a microphone up there with the reset button...??

"look for google voice search, it's a non-free app like the market, so it will take a little digging to find a working verion"
weird. from what i'm reading, it is built into gingerbread by google. it uses google translate to convert your speech into text (doesn't work without wifi connection)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 03:47:32 am
just stumbled upon 'google translate' in the market. installing to see if that changes anything. however, i wonder if the device id thingy in the build.prop will affect whether or not android 'sees' the microphone...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 03:53:18 am
google translate installed. voice input still doesn't show up under 'voice input and output' in settings. neither does it show up under 'language and keyboard'
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 05:01:58 am
weird. google's own web pages say it's baked into gingerbread but anyways...

did some searching. found a google voice search apk. installed it. rebooted. voice input still doesn't show up.

jxds601 definitely has a mic. i installed a voice recorder app, recorded myself, and played it back.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 05:36:35 am
i'm pretty sure it's the build.prop thing. i found 'voice search' on the android market web page
(https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.voicesearch)
when i clicked to install, a little window came up asking me which device to push it to. when i try to select "sony ericsson r800i" it tells me 'this item is not compatible with your device'

if i recall, i can just text-edit that build.prop file on my computer and then push it back to the jxd??
...but i don't know what i should change it to...would it hurt if i used the same build.prop i have on sch-i500 phone?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 23, 2012, 11:25:17 am
best way to modify the build.prop is to do a side by side comparison and go line by line

you will need text editor capable of doing unix code formatting, if you use windows I prefer a program called EditPad Pro.

best advice is to mess arround with stuff in this section

# Disable un-supported Android feature

most of my changes besides the xperia play cloning were added under this section

# ADDITIONAL_BUILD_PROPERTIES
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 05:00:36 pm
well, i tried playing around with the build.prop file to no avail. i even went so far as to straight-out copy the build.prop from my phone (sch-i500) to the jxd. still no voice input.

obviously, i'm clueless here. as said earlier, i did *find* a google voice search (2.1) apk and installed it with no problems. still no voice input. quite frustrating. i give up for now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 05:09:42 pm
alternatively, is there any kind of app or hack that would give me something like a mouse pointer onscreen that i could control with the d-pad? the whole point of getting voice input to work for me was to avoid having to 'type' on the resistive touchscreen. i wonder if my touch screen is worse than everyone else's because it's just insane trying to type anything on it. heck, it usually takes 3 tries for me to just swipe/unlock the screen.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 23, 2012, 05:10:50 pm
I think there are other dependencies, like I said this is propritary google stuff, not your average install application. I don't think the build.prop file has much to do with that stuff other than maybe changing some flags so the file is installable on the phone. And some minor tweaks to the dalvik VM that is being loaded at boot time.


here is something that might be helpful to your cause.
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps

EDIT:
native mouse/ usb keyboard is only available in OS 3.x or later... it can be built into 2.x much like usb host mode but I don't know how to do it.

EDIT2: instead of posting a new reply, you can always modify your previous post and put whatever you want to add in, replying to yourself isn't good form unless maybe you have a ton of information to put down.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zelda metroid brothers on February 23, 2012, 05:26:58 pm
thanks for the input. don't know if it's interesting to you but i found it interesting...
when i put the build.prop from my sch-i500 on the jxd, my screen resolution changed. everything onscreen was huge. the status bar took up half my screen.

my EDIT1:
your EDIT2 is duly noted :) sorry if i have annoyed anyone.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 23, 2012, 05:52:36 pm
yea it's because of the line (don't have it in front of me) that says something about lcd density, it should be 120, if it's changed to 240 you'll get the messed up resolution. (or the other way around) It's just due to the number of pixels on the s601. Same thing will happen to your monitor if you change a monitor with a native resolution of 1600x1200 to 800x600 or something like that.

Think of build.prop as android's config file for user level changes.. different parts are in different files but most are in that one file

it's not annoying, just an eyesore.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on February 23, 2012, 07:27:15 pm
alternatively, is there any kind of app or hack that would give me something like a mouse pointer onscreen that i could control with the d-pad? the whole point of getting voice input to work for me was to avoid having to 'type' on the resistive touchscreen. i wonder if my touch screen is worse than everyone else's because it's just insane trying to type anything on it. heck, it usually takes 3 tries for me to just swipe/unlock the screen.

is the touchscreen any better with a stylus? You can get ones like this which attach to the lanyard loop on the case:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/250975440377?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

In fact if you're in the UK I can send you one for free.
Resistive screens are also much better if you use a harder, smaller part of the finger rather than the fleshy part but a stylus is still miles better. Typing with a stylus is pretty accurate for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: racuna on February 23, 2012, 11:24:22 pm
oh thats good... it's not bricked... it might be possible to brick the bootloader but I'm under the belief this thing is unbrickable as long as the battery holds out

1) format your sdcard in your computer

2) redownload all the files from jxd

3) unrar the contents to the sdcard

4) hod R trigger while power on and reflash bootloader (less than 1 min)

5) hold menu while power on and will wipe and flash everything else

the site doesn't offer a md5 hash check so it's not really posible to run that on your download but I'm guessing corruped download.. your system is fine as long as you see something on your screen... black screen with no activity is a brick... anything activity is good

EDIT; one scarry possiblity is that your nand is defective if it passed the sig check and didn't fail out and still tried to flash, but the "disk" it is writing to is damaged or defective it coud do what you are describing... but I'd still lean on just a corrupted download

I tried to download again  the files from jxd. But today in the morning the handheld even can turn on or show something on the screen. I charge it all the day (the led was on) but now after 10 hours i can't turn it on (the red led is off too).

Well

Quote
  black screen with no activity  is a brick...

Now i have a plastic brick...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 24, 2012, 07:45:51 am
Try holding Volume+ instead of R in snesfan's steps above. That's how you invoke the uboot flash process.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 24, 2012, 10:48:35 am
if anyone can manage to get access to amlogic's git servers, it would be extremely helpful. SNESFAN has instructions about applying for it here: http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,25.0.html

you need to supply a company name/email/website.I tried applying with my gmail email address but I was denied access :( (at least Annie replied though..)

currently, we don't have android source code for the meson 3 boards, which the S601 uses. Also, amlogic probably have android 4.0 source in their git. Unfortunately, they do not release their android source on the website.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: thunder777 on February 24, 2012, 11:47:50 am
Can someone check is this thing has an otg? ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 24, 2012, 11:54:49 am
Try holding Volume+ instead of R in snesfan's steps above. That's how you invoke the uboot flash process.

woops! good catch ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: racuna on February 24, 2012, 04:59:23 pm
I tried everything you post and nothing. I sent an email to jxd and Mia (from services) said i must try to reset (@jbar  from this forum said me that too)  but nothing happens.

Im giving up. So sad.

But at least i still have my dingoo a320 :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on February 24, 2012, 07:45:52 pm
And what about pressing the reset button (with a sharp thing) for +-10 sec then releasing it, it helped for me when  I thought my jxd was dead
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on February 26, 2012, 06:56:07 am
Just wanted to say thanks to SNESFan and everyone else here for kicking the tires on the JXD s601 and getting things up and running.  This was my 5th attempt at an Android device and is by far, the best for me so far (I am looking at some Android 4.0 tablets that have the same screen as the iPad 2 now).

It is interesting the list of games that his system supports with physical buttons like Avenger/Castle of Shadows for instance.

Edit:
I ordered from EtronixMart and had no problems with the system coming in 7 days (ordered late on Wednesday and received it early the following Wednesday).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on February 26, 2012, 08:20:48 am
TriVerse what country do you live in and what color unit do you have
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on February 26, 2012, 08:26:02 am
only reason im asking is i am wondering where the best place to buy one would be where i would be able to get it cheep but also fast i was thinking about getting it from deal extreme or etronixmart but iv never dealt with etronixmart before and not sure if its reliable and i remember deal extream having pretty slow shipping 3 weaks on average from deal extreme in the past or around there
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: leathco on February 26, 2012, 01:52:18 pm
Signed up just for this thread.  I used to have the old Dingoo 320, but the screen broke.  Been using a Motorola Triumph plus an iControlpad for my portable gaming needs.

With that said, I bought a JXD S602 from Mizom.com.  Still waiting on it, but according to USPS its been sitting in New York for the past 3 days now, so I anticipate it'll make its way to me soon next week.  Gotta say I'm excited about this little handheld.  First of all, I am thrilled that all the emulators I purchased from Robert Broglia will load up on here, as I feel he makes some of the best emus on the market.  The onboard controls look pretty good.  I also really appreciate all the work you guys here on the forums have done to reflash and root this handheld, its that reason why I chose the JXD over the YinLips, which I have read has problems using the Market.

I also ordered a 32 GB MicroSD card to crank up the storage on the JXD.  I plan on playing some PS1 games on there and wanted the room to cram as many on as I can, along with my usual romsets for NES, SNES, Genesis, Game Boy, GBA, Atari, Mame, and Neo-Geo (obviously I will have a crammed card even at 32 gig lol).

But, just wanted to thank the community here for all the hard work you have put into it.  Even lurkers like me are impressed and thankful.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: AteBitFun on February 26, 2012, 03:44:54 pm
Hello, can anyone to help me with this problem (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s7100-new-console-tablet-mixbag/msg37438/#msg37438)?
I bricked it and need boot files (u-boot.bin, wload.bin) to restore SPI-Flash.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on February 26, 2012, 05:25:20 pm
@SuperMatt, I am in Arkansas about right in the middle of the United States.  I ordered the white one (asked for that and that is what they shipped).  It came DHL and I was told by the driver that it actually came in on Tuesday night but it was too late to deliver (residential deliveries stop at about 9 pm in Arkansas) so they had to deliver it on Wednesday.

I know they didn't give me any trouble ordering it.  I used the DHL 3 to 5 business day option (about $30 for shipping) which still put it in under what a PSP system would cost me (I need to get one of those too) with a price of right at $97 and some change.

Later this year, after they get their tax returns, I am going to be ordering 3 or 4 of these for some friends at work and I will be using EtronixMart for the orders.  They have a small selection compared to other sites but they don't take FOREVER to deliver (if you pay for the upgraded shipping).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 26, 2012, 11:43:29 pm
I'm split between the two consoles: The Jxd S601 and the Ydpg18. Which one is better? Does someone here have both consoles and can do a full comparison with the two? I'm waiting to see SNESFAN's custom rom... is it almost done SNESFAN? Please answer my questions. Thanks Everyone on this thread! :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on February 27, 2012, 01:21:29 am
I'm split between the two consoles: The Jxd S601 and the Ydpg18. Which one is better? Does someone here have both consoles and can do a full comparison with the two? I'm waiting to see SNESFAN's custom rom... is it almost done SNESFAN? Please answer my questions. Thanks Everyone on this thread! :D
I have both. Don't have time right now to do a full comparison(I'm at work). Short answer. Go for the Jxd.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 27, 2012, 01:43:09 am
Not done, haven't worked on it much to be honest, put out most of the stuff individualy so most of it is already available. The build.prop and qwerty.kl and removing the junk.

Real reason I never released the entire package is no way to flash it. The device is rooted, but locked down from custom firmware until we have a working custom recovery that doesn't require a sign check. Flashing the recovery once its made is real easy, got the tools and fhe process alreasy...we just need something to flash. And you don't need a fancy clockwork mod recovery, just one that's built from aosp source that uses test keys instead of jxd's private one.

Real life commitments keeping me down (work/family) but I'm working when I find the time

Still working ( getting to compile and boot ) a custom built kernel.

And koush isn't responding to me about clockwork mod recovery so building it myself will come after the kernel.

We don't have source for meson3 variant of the aml8726m so will need a lot of work on the generic meson (1 or 2) source to get it to work.

As was mentioned earlier if we (anyone) gets access to amlogic's git  it will have the files we need. I have the letter template and point of contact for obtaining the files. Just need someone with a company that has purchased a product with amlogic directly to gain access.

Anyone wanna go halfies on a couple arm soc's or an amlogic dev board? Lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 27, 2012, 08:21:36 am
how much are amlogic dev boards? :)
with meson 3 source, it would be far easier to port a recovery. Is there anyway of testing a recovery without bricking the device?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on February 27, 2012, 10:13:21 am
Hi everyone, I've been trying to find out how good Mame is on the jxds601 as there doesn't seem to be any clips on youtube of a handful of Mame games running. If anyone is using Mame on the s601 can you please comment on if things are generally running at good or full-speed with sound and without frameskip please. i'm talking about games like wonderboy, rolling thunder, simpsons, shinobi etc (the side scrollers/platformers) and/or outrun aswell.
 Please help if u can! Thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 27, 2012, 11:19:06 am
The spl I think its called allows you to boot from SD that's why you can halt your device by putting a non functioning uimage recovery on your SD card.

Aside from hardware failure and as long as your battery holds a charge this thing should be really hard to brick.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on February 27, 2012, 11:32:38 am
@hurley i found a video with some mame emulation on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=h_-NzIbXvpU#t=279s
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 27, 2012, 11:51:40 am
Wizard! I'mma going for teh' JXD S601! Thanks SNESFAN and 1wiierdguy for the quick replies!  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 27, 2012, 01:06:11 pm
Looks like gta3 has all the buttons bound to buttons 0-9
I've cooked up a GTA3-specific replacement qwerty.kl (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14536681/qwerty.zip) file to go in the /system/usr/keylayout/ directory (back up your original first)
It's not perfect, but I've got most of the functions bound to a button.

edit: found that if you alter your build.prop to resemble the the xperia play, GTA changes its button layout. I'll have to try snesfan's layout with it...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 27, 2012, 02:00:23 pm
there are some programs that will let you map hardware keys to scancodes if it's just for one or two apps, I can't seem to find the page right now, but it's the same solution for a per app profile using an iCP with bluezIME. You could use that app instead of using my modified qwerty.kl, I just did it like that to get as much of a xperia play experience as possible.

edit: found that if you alter your build.prop to resemble the the xperia play, GTA changes its button layout. I'll have to try snesfan's layout with it...

there is one drawback from modding the build.prop in this way... some games are coded for the Qualcom Adreno 205 rather than the Mali400 and it throws some stuff off on occasion (dungeon defenders 2 for example)

when you tell the market you have an xperia play it gives you a version of the software that has compatible mappings or exclusive to that handheld... but it sometimes also thinks you have the adreno 205.

it might take some trial and error to figure out what lines can be set to stock S601, and which can be set to Xperia Play and still get everything
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on February 27, 2012, 07:00:54 pm
I have an annoying problem with my jxd. When leaving it on standby for a long time (some hours) it becomes stuck and the screen won't awake when pressing the on button. The only solution is to push the reset button for some time. Could it be that this results from not factory resetting it after upgrading firmware (I didn't do because it wasn't mentionned in the description by jxd, also it rebooted automatically when the update was finished). If so, I guess I should redo the upgrade, if not what could be the matter?

edit: I flashed it, the problem was indeed related to this. Now it's working normal
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 27, 2012, 08:02:44 pm
how is the battery lif on standby? is it even worth leaving it in that state?
and some other questions:

how do the shoulder buttons feel like when pressed? are they like the letcool shoulders? or like the gba ones? im really curious since im willing to mod my jxd to my gusto button-wise as soon as i can afford one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on February 27, 2012, 08:13:16 pm
@hurley i found a video with some mame emulation on it http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=h_-NzIbXvpU#t=279s

thanks matey  i had missed that one!  tbh i'm still wondering do all the other mame games run as smoothly as the one game shown in that youtube clip?   i guess i should assume they generally work great then
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 27, 2012, 09:03:03 pm
I have an annoying problem with my jxd. When leaving it on standby for a long time (some hours) it becomes stuck and the screen won't awake when pressing the on button. The only solution is to push the reset button for some time. Could it be that this results from not factory resetting it after upgrading firmware (I didn't do because it wasn't mentionned in the description by jxd, also it rebooted automatically when the update was finished). If so, I guess I should redo the upgrade, if not what could be the matter?

you can try factory resetting, doesn't sound like normal behavior. Do you have anything weird running like a task killer, alternate home launcher, custom lock screen app?

Also you don't have setcpu or anything installed either do you? Setting your cpu below the normal "minimum freq" will cause the device to be non-responsive to wakeup stuff.

try factory resetting and just install the normal emulators/games and see if you can pinpoint more specifically what you are doing that is causing the freeze if it happens agian.

how is the battery lif on standby? is it even worth leaving it in that state?
and some other questions:

how do the shoulder buttons feel like when pressed? are they like the letcool shoulders? or like the gba ones? im really curious since im willing to mod my jxd to my gusto button-wise as soon as i can afford one.
stanby for me is ~5% per 12 hours with the power save wifi sleep policy in the build.prop (non-stock) also make sure you set that in wifi settings menu or just turn off wifi when not using it.

EDIT: right now sitting at 80% battery and have been away from charger for 2 days 17 hours.... wifi has been using 49% of the total consumption

actual runtime is about 4-5 hours give or take depending on what you are doing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on February 27, 2012, 10:34:35 pm
@hurley  I have played various arcade games on my JXD (modded as per SNESFan's guide) and so far, they run fine.  I have experienced some hiccups in stuff like Double Dragon 3 but that could be due to the game being rather bad.  Final Fight and Crime Fighters run great and those, honestly, are my main reason for having MAME installed- anything past them is icing on the cake.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on February 28, 2012, 12:32:45 am
Could someone see if Minecraft works on the JXD S601? Mebe some screenshots and if theres any lag please report.  Thanks! ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 28, 2012, 05:12:26 am
Could someone see if Minecraft works on the JXD S601? Mebe some screenshots and if theres any lag please report.  Thanks! ;)
Minecraft runs fine, but I haven't found any movement keys to bind the d-pad to. I don't notice any major slowdown.
Right now it's almost unplayable with single-touch.

I'm sure this is something that can be worked around; possibly with an xperia play specific build.

Currently, at least the L trigger attacks and square brings up the block inventory...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 28, 2012, 07:17:08 am
I've testing the new mame4droid Reloades emulator (new version by seleuco) ad it runs incredibly slow, so it is not playable at all. We need some overclocking to our machine (I`ve seen that "products" like zenithlink c91 runs at 1 ghz without problems.....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on February 28, 2012, 06:01:32 pm
I've flashed my jxd today and re-installed everything, but i'm unable to use market. I only see some programs, not the whole supply of apps. I used the tutorial on p18 of this forum. How should I enable it again?

edit: I uninstalled market through root explorer (/system/apps) and re-installed, now i have full access
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 28, 2012, 10:18:14 pm
Have you changed your build.prop? You need to do it in order that market believes we have an Xperiaplay.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sparkyidr on February 29, 2012, 06:07:51 am
Looks like I might be out of luck.
After 2 or 3 emails back and forth between myself and ishare (they asked me to blow into the speaker with a hairdryer............), they eventually came back and said something like "We wonder if you have a solution to this problem"...hmmmmm
I asked if they would replace it, and they have not got back to me since.

So I thought I would investigate.
Took the back off, and noticed the speaker wires had some crushing (and the bare wire was exposed on the +ve)
Figuring that was the issue, I trimmed back the wires past the crushing, and stripped them ready to re-solder.
Before I soldered though, just did a quick test by touching the wires to the solder points....and nothing  :(
So I thought maybe the speaker was dead. Did a quick test by touching the +ve and -ve to the terminals of a AAA battery...and sure enough, the speaker puts out static. So the speaker is fine.
Seems like the 601 isn't sending anything to it  :(

Alas.. I am not good enough with electronics to figure out any more than that.

It still works fine with headphones, but I don't always want to play with the phones on.

bummer.



You should probably see what isharegifts says first (they'll probably require you to pay shipping back to china   >:( )

Cheers for the internals. Might well come in handy!

Yeah. I emailed them last night... They got back to me pretty quick, but mainly to ask the obvious questions like...was I sure I had the volume up!

Anwyays, I replied back saying I was sure it was a hardware fault and had factory restored etc etc, but have heard nothing back from them as of yet. But fingers crossed, hopefully they will replace it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 29, 2012, 06:17:39 am
Can someone check is this thing has an otg? ::)
Negative.  >:(
I even tried my spliced up cable I use for my Atrix 2 which is otg with +5v and ground connected to an external 5v source.  Also tried through a hub. None worked.

I think I remember seeing some stuff in the dmesg about usb host.
I initially thought that the wifi module was running off this usb host, but since it's only running on 3.3v, I'm not sure about that. The wifi module might be electrically connected through SDIO...

edit: That sucks, sparkyidr... I would go ahead and solder the speaker back into place.
This kinda reminds me of a speaker problem with an old laptop I had. I eventually discovered that the headphone jack was the problem, not the speakers.
After unplugging headphones, it would continue to sense a plug in the headphone jack, and keep the speakers disabled.
I fixed it by haphazardly wiggling an old apple plaintalk microphone plug around in there a little (they're slightly longer than your average plug)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 29, 2012, 11:49:14 am
I'm trying to unpack the boot.img to modify some parameters (especially the init.rc file inside boot.img) with no results. I've tried the split_bootimg.pl tool but I failed.
It always says android agic not found. Giving up, so nothing is extracted. Any help? Someone with experience unpacking boot.img files?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: leathco on February 29, 2012, 12:30:48 pm
OK got mine rooted and old apps uninstalled with Uninstall Root.  Just a few niggling issues.

1.  I still can't replace the stock emulators with the newer slideme versions.  Odd, because I uninstaled the others via root.

2.  Some of my apps won't install from Market.  Says its incompatible, when they should actually be compatible.  A great example are my two Video apps from Screenwave for Cinemassacre and Retroware.  The Retroware one installs fine, but it says Cinemassacre is incompatible, when they are pretty well the same app.  I bypassed this for some by getting the APK off my cell phone using Titanium backup and loading it that way.

3.  Some items that work via market crash the market on the phone.  For instance, Sonic 4.  I managed to buy it on the market on the PC and send to the JXD that way, but any time I tried to buy it on the JXD handheld itself it wold force close.

4.  I think the internal partitioning of the 4 gigs may be off.  After installing my apps it says I only have around 500 MB left over, and theres a seperate NAND area with around 3 gigs empty.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 29, 2012, 01:57:23 pm
@skelton- I didn't have any success in the split bootimg script either. Think it has something to do with ubifs filesystem in use as opposed to yaffs or ext4. I tried looking into that previously, what I have came up with is the script doesn't work for our boot.img. I've tried multiple different scripts and even manually hex editing the image to separate the two manually. I'm sure it's possible, but I haven't found the documented way of doing it that works for ours.

@leathco-
1)factory reset your device after removing stock apps/emulators. If you ran any of them before removing them it leaves residual stuff in your user's /data/ partition that will prevent installing/updating similar(stolen exact same) programs.

2)I will check the incompatible apps thing, but I think it's because of the xperia play build.prop file. I want to build a stock one and a xperia play one so you can chose which one you want depending on your uses. Forcing the uninformed to use what I prefer to use is wrong IMO. I'll fix it in the near future.

3)this is probally tied to 2 or 1, try factory reset via settings->privacy->factory reset (not reflash)

4)that 3GB should be mounted at /mnt/flash/ it's a fake "internal sd" you also have a data partition (where all your installed apps and settings etc go) of about 500mb that sits on nand (it's all the same space really) all the android system partitions (boot, system, logo, recovery, cache) are all occupying the same 4GB. All the android system files expanded take up about ~500MB, plus ~500MB for data, ~3GB fake sd = 4GB
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on February 29, 2012, 02:36:23 pm
4)that 3GB should be mounted at /mnt/flash/ it's a fake "internal sd" you also have a data partition (where all your installed apps and settings etc go) of about 500mb that sits on nand (it's all the same space really) all the android system partitions (boot, system, logo, recovery, cache) are all occupying the same 4GB. All the android system files expanded take up about ~500MB, plus ~500MB for data, ~3GB fake sd = 4GB

But still a real SD card is needed to savestates(N64oid) and other app things or there is a way to run emulators without a SD card?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 29, 2012, 02:51:56 pm
@snesfan, bad news then about the boot.img. I'm trying by all means modify something to avoid the 600 mhz issue, but I don't Know what else to do. I wrote to JXD to ask them a release of the sources, or at least a new firmware with the cpu clock at 800 mhz at least, but there's no response at all by JXD (I'm not surprised about that). I wish something could be done, but I'm lost at the moment.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on February 29, 2012, 03:01:55 pm
But still a real SD card is needed to savestates(N64oid) and other app things or there is a way to run emulators without a SD card?

the way n64oid etc works is it stores the save states in the same folder as the rom, so if the rom is on your internal there should be a game.zip for the game and a game.sav the sram, and game.ss0, game.ss1 or something like that for the save state. Android sees the fake sd as a real one, I said fake, because it's just a partition'd off section of flash memory.

bottom line is it stores game related stuff in the same folder as the rom file.
EDIT: it stores android app related stuff (not rom specific emulator stuff) in the user /data/ partition. Global settings for the emulator is stored in the data partition... see where the separation is at?

@skelton- there are alternative ways of overclocking without source if you are a "mad skillz hacker" like adjusting what clock speed is being reported by injecting stuff into the memory... but I'm not one of those lol... so we will have to do it the normal way with rebuilt kernel once we get source code.

there is some potentially good news coming in regards to that.. not saying any more about it just yet till I get more information.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 29, 2012, 03:12:34 pm
Changing the subject a bit lol anyone tried this app for remapping ect... been updated for onlive nontouch games  8)

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard&hl=en

Also check this thread
http://onlivefans.com/showthread.php?15227-Playing-non-touch-enabled-games-on-Android-App/page2

ruffnutts  ;)

Here's another Onlive type app

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.hatcyl.android.OnLiveHelper&feature=also_installed#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwNCwiY29tLmhhdGN5bC5hbmRyb2lkLk9uTGl2ZUhlbHBlciJd

Surely this could be good for S601 users ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on February 29, 2012, 04:40:02 pm
@skelton- there are alternative ways of overclocking without source if you are a "mad skillz hacker" like adjusting what clock speed is being reported by injecting stuff into the memory... but I'm not one of those lol...
At least we don't have a locked down bootloader like my Motorola phone.
Currently the only* way to overclock that is with kernel modules that were first released by one of those mad skillz hackers back in January.

Considering that some of the slatedroid folks have overclocked amlogic kernels by replacing 800000000 for XXX000000 in the uncompressed kernel image, I bet it would be comparatively easy to throw something similar together... if we had a mad skillz kernel hacker around here somewhere ;)

* edit: well, the only GOOD way.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on February 29, 2012, 05:23:17 pm
@skelton- there are alternative ways of overclocking without source if you are a "mad skillz hacker" like adjusting what clock speed is being reported by injecting stuff into the memory... but I'm not one of those lol...
At least we don't have a locked down bootloader like my Motorola phone.
Currently the only* way to overclock that is with kernel modules that were first released by one of those mad skillz hackers back in January.

Considering that some of the slatedroid folks have overclocked amlogic kernels by replacing 800000000 for XXX000000 in the uncompressed kernel image, I bet it would be comparatively easy to throw something similar together... if we had a mad skillz kernel hacker around here somewhere ;)

* edit: well, the only GOOD way.


I read that slatedroid post, and what they did is actually reasonably simple. If we can't get the source, it should definitely be possible.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on February 29, 2012, 05:28:18 pm
Truth be known I'm getting fed up with this device.. it could be so much better, I know its only cheap lol,
I haven't used it very much.... well I've been playing me ps vita... anyway

Maybe we could contact bitrider who made the custom rom for the yinlips G18,  I can see myself ending up selling it on

Just a thought
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 29, 2012, 05:50:56 pm
Truth be known I'm getting fed up with this device.. it could be so much better, I know its only cheap lol,
I haven't used it very much.... well I've been playing me ps vita... anyway

Maybe we could contact bitrider who made the custom rom for the yinlips G18,  I can see myself ending up selling it on

Just a thought

I understand how you feel. Device is quite good, but with the 600 mhz clock is underpowered in my opinion. It's a shame to see some Amlogic m3 devices like the ramos w6hd or the zenithlink c91 running at 1 ghz and the jxd running at 600 mhz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: leathco on February 29, 2012, 07:52:21 pm
@snesfan thanks for the help.  It fixed the non-installing slideme issue.  I still have the market prob (had to get the skyfire APK from my cell phone) but no big deal if its due to the build.prop.  I can just buy the app on my phone and use Titanium to load it to the JXD. 

Best of luck overclocking the CPU, I'd love to see it get 800 mhz to 1 ghz
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on February 29, 2012, 08:02:46 pm
is someone working on the minecraft controls? that would be my buying point over the motorola flipout.

if anybody wants to sell his or her jxd, message me :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 05:54:49 pm
Just bought GameKeyboard from the market - need to figure out how to use it now lol  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 01, 2012, 06:04:25 pm
Just bought GameKeyboard from the market - need to figure out how to use it now lol  8)
I've been able to remap the buttons to keys with this app, so I can say for sure it does work.
I don't think we can simulate touchscreen presses with this yet..
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 01, 2012, 06:21:25 pm
can you map the buttons correctly for minecraft pocket with that?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 06:38:16 pm
Just bought GameKeyboard from the market - need to figure out how to use it now lol  8)
I've been able to remap the buttons to keys with this app, so I can say for sure it does work.
I don't think we can simulate touchscreen presses with this yet..

Well the new version supports Onlive and xperia play.. is it easy to use, think I will mess with it when me boy's gone to bed and I can get some peace lol.... not sure what game to try?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 06:53:50 pm
Here's a video of it

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jkSYWDNez_M
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 01, 2012, 07:28:53 pm
HELP D:
i need quick advice!
is it certain that the controls for minecraft can be optimized?
if not ill buy another device... i got the offer for it but only for a short time..

help me guys .__.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 08:02:44 pm
Is mindcraft free?

Ok downloading the demo and I will see if I can understand gamekeyboard as I have not tried the app yet,
But would be nice if someone that knows could help out lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 01, 2012, 08:03:53 pm
there is the free version, that is enough for testing purposes :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 08:28:35 pm
Aint got a clue what i'm doing lol.. just goner have to mess with it a bit.. game does work though  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 01, 2012, 08:31:13 pm
so ill go for the jxd huh :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 08:51:45 pm
so ill go for the jxd huh :P

Once the controls are figured out with it, don't see why not.....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 09:32:21 pm
Just realised my o button registers as back and the x registers as a d-pad centre - is this because after SNESFAN's Tutorial it thinks its an xperia play?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 01, 2012, 09:34:15 pm
Just realised my o button registers as back and the x registers as a d-pad centre - is this because after SNESFAN's Tutorial it thinks its an xperia play?

Yes, that's the reason.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 01, 2012, 10:17:29 pm
Just realised my o button registers as back and the x registers as a d-pad centre - is this because after SNESFAN's Tutorial it thinks its an xperia play?

Yes, that's the reason.

How to correct?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 01, 2012, 10:42:39 pm
Yo have to edit the qwerty.kl file or replace from the original file of the jxd firmware to have the default key layout. I personally prefer the SNESFAN keylayout because android native games detects button exactly like in Xperia Play.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 01, 2012, 10:58:18 pm
well i guess as soon as i get mine ill optimize it for minecraft, since that will be about the only game ill play on it besides emulators :p
im not quite sure yet whether it would be better to use the face buttons for looking around or the touch screen. what do you think?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 02, 2012, 06:58:31 am
I still haven't found a way to control minecraft through buttons. (even hooked up a usb keyboard to my phone just in case)
We need an application to simulate touch events from button presses, like this one (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoy) which unfortunately requires honeycomb or above.
The sixaxis app can do the same, but only with input from a bluetooth ps3 controller.

I haven't found anything that fits our specific purpose yet.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 02, 2012, 07:41:37 am
It better be possible D:
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 02, 2012, 09:22:49 am
Per ruffnuts request, here (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14536681/geeteea3.zip)'s the gamekeyboard hard mapping profile I'm using to play GTA3.
Not enough buttons (unless I use the volume buttons) so I'm missing a couple things, but it's more than playable. At least the four face buttons are all your standard mappings from the PS2 version.

This will need the stock qwerty.kl file to work.
edit: was going to cook up one for those using snesfan's key layouts, but gamekeyboard won't let me rebind the back button (which is bound to O)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 02, 2012, 11:43:43 am
Not a lot of time to explain, but mine craft is one of the "samurai vengeance 2" games with the back/circle problem.

No answer has been found on how to fix it, but there is more than just us here looking into it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 02, 2012, 12:38:26 pm
Has anyone emailed the developer with the problem (apologies if it's been covered, CBA reading through the thread!) as almost every Android developer I have messaged has been really helpful and genuinely enthusiastic about fixing bugs/compatibility problems.

The PCE.EMU dev in particular was really helpful with a problem I had and went out of his way to sort it out.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 02, 2012, 02:09:59 pm
Not a lot of time to explain, but mine craft is one of the "samurai vengeance 2" games with the back/circle problem.

No answer has been found on how to fix it, but there is more than just us here looking into it

Looks like you can work around this by binding the button to a macro with gamekeyboard.
I created a macro with right-alt and the back button in a single step with minimum duration, and bound it to the O button.

So long as I leave the gamekeyboard running in the background, with hardware remapping enabled, the game seems to see the difference.
It still functions as back for many things, but it doesn't do anything in Minecraft. Back typically brings up the menu. :)

edit: not working in samurai vengence 2 :( Samurai vengence isn't recognizing any keys remapped with this program. They're all still the keys in the keylayout files to it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 02, 2012, 05:37:00 pm
I'm having problems with chainfire. Applications installs ok, I install the cfw3d driver, amd the machine reboots. But after rebooting the Application is gone, so I cannot modify anything of the applicaction. I've tried several versions and all of them give me the same mistake. Can anyone tell me which version goes ok in the jxd s601?
Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 03, 2012, 02:00:17 am
I'm having problems with chainfire. Applications installs ok, I install the cfw3d driver, amd the machine reboots. But after rebooting the Application is gone, so I cannot modify anything of the applicaction. I've tried several versions and all of them give me the same mistake. Can anyone tell me which version goes ok in the jxd s601?
Thanks in advance.
The free 3.3 version on the market should work.
From googling, it appears this disappearing issue could be related to trying to install a version not from the market; you would have to jump through hoops to get it to work.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 03, 2012, 10:14:01 am
Hello,

Thanks for all the help and info i've found of this forum.
My S601 is rooted and clean thanks to Snesfan scripts.
That's nice.. i have now a real androidc onsole with market and all...  :)

Still 2 issues:
1. This console is for my son and i would like it to be recognized as french.
I don't talk about the OS. But the multi language games and the android market are all set to english...
Is there a way to change that ? make the app believe it's a french OS even if it's not ?

2. I'm a bit disapointed by the Mame4All performance performance i have.
I installed the last version from the market.
Most of the game plays at 40/45fps (out of 60) : raiden, pang3, metal slug...
Is is what all of you have ? or do i miss a simple optimization ?

Thanks a lot,

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 03, 2012, 10:43:32 am
Have you adjusted the CPU % on the individual game menus in MAME4All before loading them?
Running them at 130% seemed to sort any lag issues I had although I have only really tested older games (Black Tiger, Rastan etc.)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on March 03, 2012, 12:44:00 pm
I'm having problems with chainfire. Applications installs ok, I install the cfw3d driver, amd the machine reboots. But after rebooting the Application is gone, so I cannot modify anything of the applicaction. I've tried several versions and all of them give me the same mistake. Can anyone tell me which version goes ok in the jxd s601?
Thanks in advance.
That seems to happen when you are not using a app store version of the application. Did you purchase the app?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 03, 2012, 01:14:31 pm
I'm having problems with chainfire. Applications installs ok, I install the cfw3d driver, amd the machine reboots. But after rebooting the Application is gone, so I cannot modify anything of the applicaction. I've tried several versions and all of them give me the same mistake. Can anyone tell me which version goes ok in the jxd s601?
Thanks in advance.
That seems to happen when you are not using a app store version of the application. Did you purchase the app?

It is the free version, but i got ir from an apk. I've got it now from market and problem is solved,

Now I have another question. I install a plugin, qualcomm for example. How can I come back to my default driver?  Must I have uninstall app?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mauromartins on March 03, 2012, 02:36:08 pm
Guys, it is possible to use this keyboard-s remap on the Yinlips G18 ? Because it will be possible to play some Xperia games on it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 03, 2012, 03:24:29 pm
1. This console is for my son and i would like it to be recognized as french.
I don't talk about the OS. But the multi language games and the android market are all set to english...
Is there a way to change that ? make the app believe it's a french OS even if it's not ?

you can change the system OS language, it should translate everything to english. Apps written in english only will still only be in english.

menu button->settings->language and keyboard(A keyboard key)->select language(first option)->francais
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 03, 2012, 06:35:25 pm
1. This console is for my son and i would like it to be recognized as french.
I don't talk about the OS. But the multi language games and the android market are all set to english...
Is there a way to change that ? make the app believe it's a french OS even if it's not ?

you can change the system OS language, it should translate everything to english. Apps written in english only will still only be in english.

menu button->settings->language and keyboard(A keyboard key)->select language(first option)->francais

It's strange, I wanted to put console language into spanish but there are only two options at least on my console, Chinese and various types of English (UK,US, etc), but no french or spanish at all.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 04, 2012, 11:25:29 am
Guys, it is possible to use this keyboard-s remap on the Yinlips G18 ? Because it will be possible to play some Xperia games on it.

Yes Gamekeyboard app will work for the yinlips if that's what your asking?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mauromartins on March 04, 2012, 03:54:54 pm
I was thinking about the qwerty.kl file made for SNESFAN.
Because as you know, the Yinlips remap´s are different than the Xperia or JXD, thus hindering a lot of buttons unusable to play some Xperia games.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 05, 2012, 12:38:56 pm
There is a new firmware apparently enables TV OUT. I haven't tested it yet.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009

I've tested the new  firmware and tv out works, but a little blurry screen. Apart from that, it brings android market and another languages (spanish for example). CPU Speed still at 600 mhz, so performance should be the same.

You can be root exactly like in previous firms.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: DisgruntleElf on March 05, 2012, 04:40:07 pm
So Android Market is now available with this new update? There is no need to root it with this update?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 05, 2012, 05:10:05 pm
You don't need to root for android market, but root is needed to uninstall the old emus the firmware have, and replace them with new versions.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 05, 2012, 08:24:21 pm
New version of Gamekeyboard released... 1.6.0  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 05, 2012, 09:27:33 pm
Anyone install the new firmware... I have need to get rid of the crap now all though none of it works the just shortcuts lol

EDIT; I just used TTB to get rid of the old emu's and installed a ADW launcher, and its all working great,
Also GTA III working fine with the free Chainfire 3D - so well happy...  for now lol

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 05, 2012, 11:37:34 pm
 I wonder if the JXD company is gonna give us Android 4.0 through firmware update?  :D But could someone take some pics of how the tv-out is or maybe a video? Thanks!  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 05, 2012, 11:51:28 pm
actually, JXD releasing an update is very encouraging. overclock can be added by hacking the kernel, I've done it but my JXD hasnt arrived yet to test it..
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 12:00:07 am
I wonder if the JXD company is gonna give us Android 4.0 through firmware update?  :D But could someone take some pics of how the tv-out is or maybe a video? Thanks!  :)

TV-OUT is not the greatest... I might do a video tomorrow, I was playing GTA III and it was a bit blocky lol
Still fun though  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 06, 2012, 12:10:08 am
actually, JXD releasing an update is very encouraging. overclock can be added by hacking the kernel, I've done it but my JXD hasnt arrived yet to test it..

Kind sir, would  release this kernel or custom firmware to the community so we may extend on it?  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 06, 2012, 06:53:50 am
With the new firm the speed is still at 600 mhz, they just added tv out and market. I think the onlu choice we have is modify the kernek on our own, but I don't have the knowledge to do that. We must extract the boot.img, edit the init.rc and repack everything again to flash it. I Couldn't extract the boot.img, so I don't know what else to do.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 06, 2012, 09:00:44 am
There is a new firmware apparently enables TV OUT. I haven't tested it yet.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009

I've tested the new  firmware and tv out works, but a little blurry screen. Apart from that, it brings android market and another languages (spanish for example). CPU Speed still at 600 mhz, so performance should be the same.

You can be root exactly like in previous firms.


is the tv out just video or audio as well?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 09:07:03 am
There is a new firmware apparently enables TV OUT. I haven't tested it yet.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009

I've tested the new  firmware and tv out works, but a little blurry screen. Apart from that, it brings android market and another languages (spanish for example). CPU Speed still at 600 mhz, so performance should be the same.

You can be root exactly like in previous firms.


is the tv out just video or audio as well?

Its Audio & Video... I just used a dingoo TV-OUT cable and it works fine  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 06, 2012, 09:09:59 am
With the new firm the speed is still at 600 mhz, they just added tv out and market. I think the onlu choice we have is modify the kernek on our own, but I don't have the knowledge to do that. We must extract the boot.img, edit the init.rc and repack everything again to flash it. I Couldn't extract the boot.img, so I don't know what else to do.

I feel like the key to making this thing become the next dingoo is to find a way to overclock it at least back to the the 800 mhz its supposed to be.  that and get the thumbstick to actually work as analog.  If we can just figure it out then everything else about the system is basically perfect for the money (I dont care about the screen not being capacitive).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 06, 2012, 09:11:25 am
There is a new firmware apparently enables TV OUT. I haven't tested it yet.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009

I've tested the new  firmware and tv out works, but a little blurry screen. Apart from that, it brings android market and another languages (spanish for example). CPU Speed still at 600 mhz, so performance should be the same.

You can be root exactly like in previous firms.


is the tv out just video or audio as well?

Its Audio & Video... I just used a dingoo TV-OUT cable and it works fine  :)

awesome thanks!  so a little blurry but nothing too bad?  any chance you can post a vid?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 09:55:28 am
There is a new firmware apparently enables TV OUT. I haven't tested it yet.

http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009

I've tested the new  firmware and tv out works, but a little blurry screen. Apart from that, it brings android market and another languages (spanish for example). CPU Speed still at 600 mhz, so performance should be the same.

You can be root exactly like in previous firms.


is the tv out just video or audio as well?

Its Audio & Video... I just used a dingoo TV-OUT cable and it works fine  :)

awesome thanks!  so a little blurry but nothing too bad?  any chance you can post a vid?

The Video is uploading now - another thing it dont fit the screen correctly, well at least on mine it dont...

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:10:41 am
Right here's a video of TV-OUT running on the S601  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSVxZ6jNzGw

You get the idea...wonky lol

ruffnutts 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 06, 2012, 10:31:48 am
Thanks for the video ruffnuts. A little blurry in TFT TVS, I think that is thought to be used in crt panels.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:39:42 am
Did you notice there's 2 options LCD and TV ... whem I click LCD it don't work, it threw me back to the JXD screen  ???

EDIT: as ii goes think that means swap back lol..... twat me  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 06, 2012, 12:01:20 pm
Yeah, LCD means JXD screen and tv to select your tv.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on March 06, 2012, 12:04:02 pm
Speed seems vary playable ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 06, 2012, 01:06:32 pm
god i cant wait to get mine :D
ill throw the dice and order via airmail from etronixmart, the black version. wish me luck guys :p

edit: nvm ill order from somewhere cheaper :p i didnt think that the airmail would cost anything
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 06, 2012, 03:29:03 pm
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Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 06, 2012, 03:44:58 pm
nice! I got a tool to flash boot.img file from within android, not recovery.

if you are also looking for that tool, it's called flash_image, i tested reflashing the stock boot.img and appeared to go through successfully.

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Flash_image

I'll give it a go tonight and let you know if nobody beats me to it.

EDIT: reason unsigned update.zip files fails is 2 parts;

1) you must sign any .zip file to flash it in recovery it's a security feature in android 2.0+ you can sign with any public or private key if you chose, but it must be signed with the same key used in compiling the recovery.img

2) jxd built their recovery to only accept a private test key not the public test key (most custom roms use this key) we will have to rebuilt recovery from android source or custom recovery to allow signing with public test keys for it to accept .zip files signed with any other key than their private key.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 06, 2012, 04:29:39 pm
With the new firm the speed is still at 600 mhz, they just added tv out and market. I think the onlu choice we have is modify the kernek on our own, but I don't have the knowledge to do that. We must extract the boot.img, edit the init.rc and repack everything again to flash it. I Couldn't extract the boot.img, so I don't know what else to do.

I can extract and repack boot.img. But, I can't add resign apk to update.zip. In recovery mode install fail. I don't know why.

original code init.rc in boot.img - http://pastebin.com/1D3ssuiE

I add overclock code to 650hz
Code: [Select]
chmod 777 /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq
write /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/scaling_max_freq 650000

Download boot.img modify add overclock code http://www.mediafire.com/?gcbn0bf4befqium

nice! I got a tool to flash boot.img file from within android, not recovery.

if you are also looking for that tool, it's called flash_image, i tested reflashing the stock boot.img and appeared to go through successfully.

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Flash_image

I'll give it a go tonight and let you know if nobody beats me to it.

EDIT: reason unsigned update.zip files fails is 2 parts;

1) you must sign any .zip file to flash it in recovery it's a security feature in android 2.0+ you can sign with any public or private key if you chose, but it must be signed with the same key used in compiling the recovery.img

2) jxd built their recovery to only accept a private test key not the public test key (most custom roms use this key) we will have to rebuilt recovery from android source or custom recovery to allow signing with public test keys for it to accept .zip files signed with any other key than their private key.


Just curiosity Zepxxx, which tool or scripts did you use to extract boot.img? I tried a lot of stuff with no results.

Secondly, basically we know how to modify speed (editing the init.rc I guess) but we cannot flash the new kernel without the jxd private key, that's it? So we can make a Custom kernel (so to speak) but we can't flash it yet, right?

I've seen the boot.img you have attached (Zepxxx), and it's smaller in size than boot.img from jxd's firmware. Should it be the same size?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 06, 2012, 04:50:27 pm
@zepxxx- I'm also curious how the kernel was extracted, if possible please explain

@skelton- you should be able to flash the boot.img (kernel + ramdisk) within the OS using the flash_image tool, or in the future a custom recovery. Power down and it will boot into the new kernel + ramdisk. (you also want to factory reset to remove android caches as it will probably hang without)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 06, 2012, 06:08:24 pm
Tried flash_image boot boot.img, also resetting cache and data, and it's freezing on the jxd android logo screen.
I can still get into uboot and the recovery menu, so I just have to restore. I guess it's a good time to install the new firmware. :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 06, 2012, 06:16:45 pm
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Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 06, 2012, 06:30:40 pm
Now that I look at what you did, I don't think this will work.
I believe we need to alter the boot parameters- specifically cpuclock; like the example (http://openlinux.amlogic.com/wiki/index.php/Arm/Boot_Loader/Kernel_boot_parameters) from amlogic's wiki
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 06, 2012, 07:10:02 pm
Tool extract boot.img http://www.mediafire.com/?e0n9w6amw4yaob9

I tried flash_image boot boot.img, it's freezing on the jxd android logo screen too. 5555

ZepXXX i've seen and extracted the boot.img you posted, and it doesn't seem an jxd boot.img at all. Justt looking at the default.prop it names ZTE mobile phone. So..... it's the boot.img from jxd or boot.img from a ZTE mobile? because in that case it's impossible that jxd works with that.

Edit, when I use mkimage to get information about the image, that's what we see in jxd boot.img


Image Name:   Linux-2.6.34
Created:      Wed Feb 29 10:51:48 2012
Image Type:   ARM Linux Kernel Image (Unknown Compression)
Data Size:    3404527 Bytes = 3324.73 kB = 3.25 MB
Load Address: 0x80008000
Entry Point:  0x80008000

And that's in Zepxxx boot.img:

mkimage: Bad Magic Number: "boot.img" is no valid image

So something is wrong.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 06, 2012, 08:07:12 pm
Oh, Sorry bro i mistake.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gytuks on March 06, 2012, 10:10:48 pm
Who knows how to delete and add icons from home menu as shown below??? It remains even after uninstallation .I try everything, push and hold on icon but it not work....

(http://img.pcstore.com.tw/~prod/M10353634_big.jpg?pimg=static&P=1330659127)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 06, 2012, 10:32:01 pm
Who knows how to delete and add icons from home menu as shown below??? It remains even after uninstallation .I try everything, push and hold on icon but it not work....

(http://img.pcstore.com.tw/~prod/M10353634_big.jpg?pimg=static&P=1330659127)

I recommend you to change the launcher for golauncher, adwlancher o launcher pro.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 06, 2012, 10:36:16 pm
the max cpu clock is set in the kernel at 600MHz
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:36:51 pm
Yeah coz that's a pile of shit that launcher lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: tabquek on March 06, 2012, 10:38:16 pm
i need help as i just got my s601
i have try to play the games inside,  try all the emulators inside but i cant play the game via gamepad buttons,
none of them respond, i try to map the keys but still no response at all, only BACK & MENU key works so far.
so i need to know if its the hardware buttons problem or am i missing something here in order to use them? you are able to use them correctly when taken out of box?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:46:49 pm
When I first got mine the hold lock was on at the bottom try switching it off dude  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 06, 2012, 10:49:01 pm
Hi all, finally managed to get my s601. I've installed the latest firmware (tvout) however market acsess is complete pap, hardly anything listed have I done something wrong. Btw thanks guys for all the tuts etc very useful.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:51:22 pm
BTW shadowgun runs nice with the same method as GTA III using chainfire 3D... shame about configuring the Controls...gggrrrr - also dungeon hunter runs too....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:53:07 pm
Hi all, finally managed to get my s601. I've installed the latest firmware (tvout) however market acsess is complete pap, hardly anything listed have I done something wrong. Btw thanks guys for all the tuts etc very useful.

Try connecting again happend to me got the old market then it updated and was fine after that
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 06, 2012, 10:56:27 pm
Problem solved cheers ruffnuts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 10:57:45 pm
Problem solved cheers ruffnuts

I think its happend to everyone lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 06, 2012, 11:06:28 pm
Excellent, Netflix runs sweet happy days now to root and get the emus on
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 06, 2012, 11:08:33 pm
Excellent, Netflix runs sweet happy days now to root and get the emus on

To root it use unlock root works flewless  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 06, 2012, 11:49:09 pm
For anyone interested, I just started a site for these hand helds (just the JXD S601 at the moment).  Basically, I plan on posting pics, videos and compatibility lists of games and Apps.  Many Apps and games that are compatible are stated as not being compatible by the Android Market.

http://www.gamingonbatteries.com

Just thought the readers here may be interested.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Rosenkranz on March 07, 2012, 12:35:55 am
Thank you TriVerse! :) I putted you in my bookmarks. I hope that you will add Yinlips g18 with both releases and JXD s7100 just to clear the differences between them and to see similarities.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 07, 2012, 12:38:28 am
Here's the difference between the JXD S601 and Yinlips and S7001... Yinlips has audio lag..... S7100 no shoulder buttons... S601 IS PERFECT!  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 07, 2012, 12:43:11 am
Thank you, Rosenkranz, I definitely plan on adding more Android hardware (taking an unofficial vote if anyone wishes to express interest). 

At first I was hesitant to post the link here, didn't want anyone thinking I was spamming, but I figure it is a site that needed to be made and shown to fans.  It is a work in progress, later I will be posting pics of the games and videos (after I upgrade to the new firmware since I don't have an HD, or even decent, webcam/camera available).

From my experience, there are a TON of games that work just fine on the system. 

I am indeed interested in the Yinlips and S7001 but are they that much better than the S601?  I may end up waiting for a newer, more unique, Android device to add to the site (heard there are some Android 4.0 gaming hand helds coming later this year- not sure if it is true or not though, time will tell).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gytuks on March 07, 2012, 12:44:56 am
Who knows how to delete and add icons from home menu as shown below??? It remains even after uninstallation .I try everything, push and hold on icon but it not work....

(http://img.pcstore.com.tw/~prod/M10353634_big.jpg?pimg=static&P=1330659127)

I recommend you to change the launcher for golauncher, adwlancher o launcher pro.

but how now I have to move (NES EMU, MD EMU, N64 EMU GBA EMU, MAME EMU) on my launcher screen.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: tabquek on March 07, 2012, 06:15:05 am
When I first got mine the hold lock was on at the bottom try switching it off dude  ;)

oh! thank you! i have just tested street fighter and its working after switching the HOLD.
they didnt even indicate its on hold!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 07, 2012, 07:17:42 am
Surprise, Surprise!!! I wrote jxd an email complaining about the 600 mhz speed and they answered me.
They have asked to do a list of requests for new firmware. I asked to put system speed at least at 800 mhz (because they advertise it as 1 ghz).

The mail I wrote is [email protected]

If all users of the machine complain about system speed, we can make any progress.

At least they have answered my mail. that's something.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 08:13:38 am
Who knows how to delete and add icons from home menu as shown below??? It remains even after uninstallation .I try everything, push and hold on icon but it not work....

(http://img.pcstore.com.tw/~prod/M10353634_big.jpg?pimg=static&P=1330659127)

I recommend you to change the launcher for golauncher, adwlancher o launcher pro.

but how now I have to move (NES EMU, MD EMU, N64 EMU GBA EMU, MAME EMU) on my launcher screen.

PM
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 08:22:08 am
Surprise, Surprise!!! I wrote jxd an email complaining about the 600 mhz speed and they answered me.
They have asked to do a list of requests for new firmware. I asked to put system speed at least at 800 mhz (because they advertise it as 1 ghz).

The mail I wrote is [email protected]

If all users of the machine complain about system speed, we can make any progress.

At least they have answered my mail. that's something.

So lets all complain we need a speed boost I reckon  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 08:42:29 am
Had a idea thats's goner sound silly but still.. a kind of touch to hardkey scenario!

Wouldn't it be good if the was an app the can capture touch evens of the screen so you can relay them to the hardware buttons, so when the hardware buttons are being pressed it thinks your touching that point of the
Screen... that way we could play any game like GTA, Shadowgun, Dungeon Hunter ect...

Does that sound silly or did I just word it wrong lol.... I think you get the idea

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 07, 2012, 09:53:21 am
Yes, this is what we need for minecraft at least. (or for mojang to put in some d-pad binds!) and it would work for other games too.
I'm kinda surprised that I haven't been able to find an app to do this without the context of usb/bluetooth controllers.

All the methods (http://developer.android.com/reference/android/test/TouchUtils.html) are already in android, just have to implement them in a replacement keyboard app or something

We need an application to simulate touch events from button presses, like this one (https://market.android.com/details?id=com.poke64738.usbjoy) which unfortunately requires honeycomb or above.
The sixaxis app can do the same, but only with input from a bluetooth ps3 controller.

I haven't found anything that fits our specific purpose yet.

Had a idea thats's goner sound silly but still.. a kind of touch to hardkey scenario!

Wouldn't it be good if the was an app the can capture touch evens of the screen so you can relay them to the hardware buttons, so when the hardware buttons are being pressed it thinks your touching that point of the
Screen... that way we could play any game like GTA, Shadowgun, Dungeon Hunter ect...

Does that sound silly or did I just word it wrong lol.... I think you get the idea

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 07, 2012, 10:00:52 am
1. This console is for my son and i would like it to be recognized as french.
I don't talk about the OS. But the multi language games and the android market are all set to english...
Is there a way to change that ? make the app believe it's a french OS even if it's not ?

you can change the system OS language, it should translate everything to english. Apps written in english only will still only be in english.

menu button->settings->language and keyboard(A keyboard key)->select language(first option)->francais

It's strange, I wanted to put console language into spanish but there are only two options at least on my console, Chinese and various types of English (UK,US, etc), but no french or spanish at all.

Thanks for the answers.
Looks like the last firmware added some languages other than chinese and english... i'll give a try later.

Regarding my Mame4Droid poor performance....
In the "each game menu", reducing the audio sampling from "44Khz Stereo" to "22Khz Mono", makes most of the game run at 60/60Fps....

This s601 is really really good :-)

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 10:38:56 am
@moofree maybe there's been no need for somthing like this till now as these are new devices with game controls built in, there only other one I know of is xperia play... I've been scanning the internet aswell and can't find shit lol

Could you imagen how many games would be enjoyable to play if we had this kind of app..

Wish I was a dev...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 07, 2012, 01:13:27 pm
Surprise, Surprise!!! I wrote jxd an email complaining about the 600 mhz speed and they answered me.
They have asked to do a list of requests for new firmware. I asked to put system speed at least at 800 mhz (because they advertise it as 1 ghz).

The mail I wrote is [email protected]

If all users of the machine complain about system speed, we can make any progress.

At least they have answered my mail. that's something.

So lets all complain we need a speed boost I reckon  ;D

Hahaha. That's what we should do, sending emails to see if they can correct speed. At least they answered me, so we can still have some hope.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 07, 2012, 02:11:38 pm
Total noob question, sorry about this in advance... :)

I just got my s601 last night... flashed with the new firmware, rooted and then loaded the google frameworks apk and market apk as per qbertaddicts yinlips video.

My question is, was that the way I wanted to do it?

I read somewhere that the latest s601 firmware added market support, so I wasn't sure if we still needed to do this backdoor method.

Also, any idea if updates to the market app will occur (ie: seems like they're replacing the market with "google play") if we use this backdoor method?

Thanks.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 07, 2012, 02:55:42 pm
I uninstalled the existing and installed the old method, I found it to be less of a pain to use with disappearing apps and market updates etc

If you are going to ask jxd, ask them to support setcpu and allow over clocking up to 1ghz that should be possible on the chipset
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 07, 2012, 03:05:18 pm
To clarify, by "old method", do you mean installing the google frameworks and market apks floating around using appinstaller? (as per qbertaddicts video.)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 07, 2012, 03:18:12 pm
To clarify, by "old method", do you mean installing the google frameworks and market apks floating around using appinstaller? (as per qbertaddicts video.)
that'd be the one
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: shamanraman on March 07, 2012, 04:16:38 pm
Surprise, Surprise!!! I wrote jxd an email complaining about the 600 mhz speed and they answered me.
They have asked to do a list of requests for new firmware. I asked to put system speed at least at 800 mhz (because they advertise it as 1 ghz).

The mail I wrote is [email protected]

If all users of the machine complain about system speed, we can make any progress.

At least they have answered my mail. that's something.

I'll email them too, besides the clock speed... what are some other good ideas for suggestions?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 07, 2012, 07:40:42 pm
true analog if its in the hardware
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 07, 2012, 08:03:13 pm
Ask JXD company for Android 4.0 firmware! Bwhahahaha! Then it'll become the ultimate device! ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 07, 2012, 08:05:46 pm
Ok guys, installed new firmware and rooted, what's the best way to remove launcher and apps so I can install new ones.
Tried to update with the batch installer including go launcher but after reboot I just get android anime on boot screen? Any ideas. 

sorry forgot o say all apps like bejewelled fruit ninja sho but when licked says package not found and there's a couple of ones I wanted to keep? Any ideas

Cheers
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 08:08:04 pm
Honycomb Themes nice for ADW Launcher  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 08:09:44 pm
Ok guys, installed new firmware and rooted, what's the best way to remove launcher and apps so I can install new ones.
Tried to update with the batch installer including go launcher but after reboot I just get android anime on boot screen? Any ideas. 

sorry forgot o say all apps like bejewelled fruit ninja sho but when licked says package not found and there's a couple of ones I wanted to keep? Any ideas

Cheers

Titanium Backup gets rid of all the shit....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 09:52:18 pm
This was the email I sent to JXD lol

Quote
Hi There,


Would it be possible and I'm sure I talk for a lot of people with the S601 to put the clock speed to @ least 800Mhz or even 850Mhz

Like the Yinlips G18 its far to slow.... seen as its meant to be 1Ghz


Erveryone on dingoonity forums want this to happen just visit this thread


http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/585/


Thanks

David

lol ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on March 07, 2012, 09:53:49 pm
Thanks for the answers.
Looks like the last firmware added some languages other than chinese and english... i'll give a try later.

Regarding my Mame4Droid poor performance....
In the "each game menu", reducing the audio sampling from "44Khz Stereo" to "22Khz Mono", makes most of the game run at 60/60Fps....

This s601 is really really good :-)

Xavier
[/quote]

Hi Xavier, what games have you got running at 60fps? Are the more demanding games like double dragon or outrun running fullspeed? Please comment on some of the Mame games which are running perfect or near perfect to give us an idea of how good Mame on the S601 is coming along if you can


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on March 07, 2012, 10:03:54 pm
This was the email I sent to JXD lol

Quote
Hi There,


Would it be possible and I'm sure I talk for a lot of people with the S601 to put the clock speed to @ least 800Mhz or even 850Mhz

Like the Yinlips G18 its far to slow.... seen as its meant to be 1Ghz


Erveryone on dingoonity forums want this to happen just visit this thread


http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/585/


Thanks

David

lol ruffnutts  8)

You'll always be 'Ruffnutts' to us, David ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 07, 2012, 10:11:49 pm
hahaha I thought putting ruffnutts would sound like a joke pmsl...  8)

Anyway start emailing people... lets get this thing sped up!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on March 07, 2012, 10:25:34 pm
hahaha I thought putting ruffnutts would sound like a joke pmsl...  8)

Anyway start emailing people... lets get this thing sped up!!

Ok! i'll drop them a line ..hell i'll even use my real name! ..or maybe 'spartacus' 8)

   It's definitely looking like the S601 could be the coolest budget thingy ever
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 07, 2012, 11:43:16 pm
I emailed them a while ago asking about the CPU clock speed and also about flashing custom roms on there, didn't get a reply but might resend it if others are too.

Main things are:

Clock speed back up to the default 800mhz
Ability to flash custom roms
Analog stick if possible

If they could be convinced that allowing their customers to flash roms would make the device more popular (as it certainly would) then that would be the biggest step forward for me. Seeing as these little consoles thrive in the modding community it makes total sense for them, the more open the better as far as sales/user base are concerned.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 08, 2012, 12:02:25 am
ask them for their kernel source :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 08, 2012, 02:35:45 am
what the hell, sent one too.. can't hurt

I ask to up the speed to the chipset default of 800Mhz, and asked for ability to overclock to 1Ghz if possible, asked to remove the pirvate key signing of update.zip requirement in the recovery and replace it with a public test key required, asked to somehow enable the analog hardwre or provide a test application to see how it outputs so we can program for it, and finally as a 4th or 5th time request for the kernel source code for community development.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 08, 2012, 07:19:51 am
SNESFAN, I was talking yesterday with bitrider, the creator of the custom rom of the Yinlips machine. He told me that even if we can't extract the boot.img we can do it with the uImage file, then we just have to rename to boot.img and flash it. He published some scripts to extract and repack the umage. I haven' t tested cos I need to install linux in my computer. But we could make a try....

http://gp32spain.com/foros/showthread.php?t=88100&page=12

If someone needs a translation from spanish let me know.


Edit, JXD answered again, i make a copy/paste of the mail:


Hi, thanks for answering, I have one request.

1. CPU max speed of jxd s601 is 600 mhz. Amlogic m3 can run at 1ghz. Even you advertise your product as 1ghz, so this can be improved in a new firmware, So, 600 mhz is not the correct speed of this machine.

JXD: For the time being, 600Mhz is the most stable frequency after our testing, although M3 could reach up to 1Ghz. But something to be noticed is that the battery consuming is going to be drastic if try 1Ghz...
 
2, To do that, the file init.rd of the kernel must be edited.

: JXD would like to open an editable kernal file but not all since that's our copyright...would you please give us more details about the items you are interested in? We will consider the part we would like to open publically.
 
3. TVOUT works ok, but it doesn´t fit the tv screen properly, it's a bit bigger. Maybe this can be solved in the future,

JXD: You are right sir, we will try to improve it.



Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on March 08, 2012, 08:56:05 am
Quote
: JXD would like to open an editable kernal file but not all since that's our copyright.

 ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 08, 2012, 09:10:30 am
Quote
: JXD would like to open an editable kernal file but not all since that's our copyright.

 ::)

Yeah, that's fun they talk about copyright, when they include cracked pais apps in the firmware.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 08, 2012, 12:46:38 pm
SNESFAN, I was talking yesterday with bitrider, the creator of the custom rom of the Yinlips machine. He told me that even if we can't extract the boot.img we can do it with the uImage file, then we just have to rename to boot.img and flash it. He published some scripts to extract and repack the umage. I haven' t tested cos I need to install linux in my computer. But we could make a try....
boot.img = uimage!? no wonder that unpack-bootimg script wasn't working.. I feel dumb

UGH!... here
https://github.com/hillbeast/Kyorakernel

gotten from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312927

if you don't mind translating the rest of that I'd be eternally grateful, google translate is not my friend
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hamster_ruso on March 08, 2012, 12:53:08 pm
Quote
: JXD would like to open an editable kernal file but not all since that's our copyright.

 ::)

Yeah, that's fun they talk about copyright, when they include cracked pais apps in the firmware.

Maybe their kernel source is hacked/copied from another proprietary device, that could be a reason for don't publish their kernel source.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 08, 2012, 01:02:22 pm
I think its because they signed a nda with amlogic... nda on distributed gpl software heh....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 08, 2012, 01:10:06 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 08, 2012, 01:11:23 pm
SNESFAN, I translate what bitrider published (though my english is not very good, i'll try.

Bitrider said:

We have three scripts for linux. Thay are bash scripts.


unpack-uImage.sh -> to unpack the uImage (remove kimage header and decpmpress lzma).
repack.sh -> It takes an Image-ext.new, compress it with lzma y  repack it  with mkimage.
repack-uImage.sh -> repack the initramfs in kernel and creates a new uImage.

The result of uImage.sh is a Kernel, with a initramfs anexed file system

The initramfs is not compressed (just the files with cpio), so we can edit some things always that the size of this file remains the same. A better strange this system but it works. As an alternative,  we can extract the initramfs into a directory, modify it and packing again in kernell kernel. In that case the new initramfs cannot exceed the size of the previous one.

Intresting addresses of the  uImage:

0x84970c : Establish the max speed that kernel applies to the cpu.

Tested values:

Hz in Hex en reverse order (how it is kept)
------------------------------- -------------- -----------------
1GHz -> 1000000000 : 3B9ACA00 (00CA9A3B)
900Mhz -> 900000000 : 35A4E900 (00E9A435)
880Mhz -> 880000000 : 3473BC00 (00BC7334)
850Mhz -> 850000000 : 32A9F880 (80F8A932)
800Mhz -> 800000000 : 2FAF0800 (0008AF2F)





I don't know if this can be applied to the jxd, because it is an m3 cpu, but I think maybe worth a try.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 08, 2012, 01:18:18 pm
(http://s13.postimage.org/bkhqii2bp/3_8_2012_8_06_58_PM.jpg)

I test Kyorakernel work to extract boot.img  ;D

So did you get to extract the boot.img form JXD s601? Could you post it, please?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 08, 2012, 01:18:38 pm
no, that's perfect, understand that completely. Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 08, 2012, 01:25:31 pm
well i finally ordered mine via etronixmart :D
black, by dhl shipping (ill pray for no taxes lol)
ill send jxd an email as well, asking for analog, overclocking enabling and fixing the tv-out. i dont htink asking for kernel sources will have any success :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 08, 2012, 01:36:58 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 08, 2012, 02:23:39 pm
SNESFAN, I translate what bitrider published (though my english is not very good, i'll try.

Bitrider said:

We have three scripts for linux. Thay are bash scripts.


unpack-uImage.sh -> to unpack the uImage (remove kimage header and decpmpress lzma).
repack.sh -> It takes an Image-ext.new, compress it with lzma y  repack it  with mkimage.
repack-uImage.sh -> repack the initramfs in kernel and creates a new uImage.

The result of uImage.sh is a Kernel, with a initramfs anexed file system

The initramfs is not compressed (just the files with cpio), so we can edit some things always that the size of this file remains the same. A better strange this system but it works. As an alternative,  we can extract the initramfs into a directory, modify it and packing again in kernell kernel. In that case the new initramfs cannot exceed the size of the previous one.

Intresting addresses of the  uImage:

0x84970c : Establish the max speed that kernel applies to the cpu.

Tested values:

Hz in Hex en reverse order (how it is kept)
------------------------------- -------------- -----------------
1GHz -> 1000000000 : 3B9ACA00 (00CA9A3B)
900Mhz -> 900000000 : 35A4E900 (00E9A435)
880Mhz -> 880000000 : 3473BC00 (00BC7334)
850Mhz -> 850000000 : 32A9F880 (80F8A932)
800Mhz -> 800000000 : 2FAF0800 (0008AF2F)





I don't know if this can be applied to the jxd, because it is an m3 cpu, but I think maybe worth a try.

I found the cpu frequency data structure in the kernel, and the max cpu freq is set to 600MHz. if you send me a decompressed uImage, I will patch it for you (to 800MHz or 1GHz) and send it back. I cant test it myself as my device hasnt arrived yet.


Bear in mind that values are compiled into the kernel in little endian byte order (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endianness). This means that the bytes in the 32bit integers are stored in the opposite way round to what you might expect.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 08, 2012, 07:56:12 pm
Do I detect where getting closer peeps ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: tabquek on March 08, 2012, 10:12:41 pm
anyone successfully get google play (market) into s601?
can anyone post a step by step installation for market to work correctly?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 08, 2012, 10:48:54 pm
anyone successfully get google play (market) into s601?
can anyone post a step by step installation for market to work correctly?

The new firmware has the market and it works fine.... or is that different?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 08, 2012, 10:53:58 pm
ok guys  so  now i have new firmware, and rooted and apps removed  however i cant dl n64oid from slideme it trys but fails and says its a system program and do i wish to replace  i click yes and it fails.

How do i acsess the system files to remove the n64oid folders?

Cheers
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 08, 2012, 11:04:53 pm
ok guys  so  now i have new firmware, and rooted and apps removed  however i cant dl n64oid from slideme it trys but fails and says its a system program and do i wish to replace  i click yes and it fails.

How do i acsess the system files to remove the n64oid folders?

Cheers

is it installed on the internal memory or sd card?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 08, 2012, 11:06:14 pm
internal im guessing cant see nothing regarding on sd card
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 08, 2012, 11:10:29 pm
try deleting a folder on the sd or internal called .n64oid  8) anyway check pm
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 09, 2012, 03:22:38 am
had my hand at unpack-uimage.sh and unpacked the newer (newer has only uimage_recovery) older uimage  from the factory restore from the JXD website

uncompressed, got image, image-ext and initramfs.cpio same as zepxxx did, found the 0046C323 (600mhz) value by hex editing image-ext and changed value to 0008AF2F (800mhz) in both locations. Tried to repack and failed...

will try to figure out what went wrong tomorrow, time for bed
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 09, 2012, 07:02:58 am
Thanks for the work SNESFAN. You're right,  the new firm doesn't include the uImage, just uImage_recovery. Maybe renaming the recovery uImage it can be done, or not, it's just a thought.

One of the files is called image-ext? Shouldn't be image-ext.new? I don't know, but I following bitrider's advice he talked bout image-ext.new.

I Have seen that the initramfs file can be edited (I did it windows with a program like Notepad ++. There are some lines about cpu max and min frequency and freq_step. I don't know if these lines should be edited too apart from the hex values. It's something that comes to my mind right now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on March 09, 2012, 08:15:41 am

Regarding my Mame4Droid poor performance....
In the "each game menu", reducing the audio sampling from "44Khz Stereo" to "22Khz Mono", makes most of the game run at 60/60Fps....

This s601 is really really good :-)

Xavier

Hey Xavier are you still about?

Hi Xavier, what games have you got running at 60fps? Are the more demanding games like double dragon or outrun running fullspeed? Please comment on some of the Mame games which are running perfect or near perfect to give us an idea of how good Mame on the S601 is coming along if you can

thanks

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on March 09, 2012, 08:42:00 am
Tiger mame isn't playing double dragon(Arcade, not neogeo but know that is mame version capability) for me and the frameskip with that emulator is very poor, however mame4droid and the native emulator are both playing double dragon(1,2,3 and neo doid is doing a great job with neogeo double dragon) and outrun above 50fps. Shinobi and shadow dancer are also running very well. Sometimes just a matter of playing with some of the settings a little. Also with the new (TV out) Firmware, the stock N64 Emulator has been updated slightly. Can't wait to see what happens next for this device.

The problem i had with the sound with head phones is usually sorted by locking the device(not the old button switch), taking out my headphones wait a little bit then put them back in and unlock. - Strange glitch. Also had device go blank, no power on no response from anything, just needed to reset it using the paperclip in the reset/mic part (Like the Dingoo)

Best Handheld device since the dingoo.   :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on March 09, 2012, 02:35:25 pm
Tiger mame isn't playing double dragon(Arcade, not neogeo but know that is mame version capability) for me and the frameskip with that emulator is very poor, however mame4droid and the native emulator are both playing double dragon(1,2,3 and neo doid is doing a great job with neogeo double dragon) and outrun above 50fps. Shinobi and shadow dancer are also running very well. Sometimes just a matter of playing with some of the settings a little. Also with the new (TV out) Firmware, the stock N64 Emulator has been updated slightly. Can't wait to see what happens next for this device.

The problem i had with the sound with head phones is usually sorted by locking the device(not the old button switch), taking out my headphones wait a little bit then put them back in and unlock. - Strange glitch. Also had device go blank, no power on no response from anything, just needed to reset it using the paperclip in the reset/mic part (Like the Dingoo)

Best Handheld device since the dingoo.   :)

Thanks Hagane023,  God I remember having to reset my Dingoo with a pin so often I ended up wearing a badge all the time to save me hunting around for a pin  :).. I'll get an S601 as soon as I get bored of my Caanoo or as soon as someone puts a clip of Outrun on Youtube at fullspeed with sound and without frameskip..   It seems it's only a matter of time with this sweet handheld
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 09, 2012, 03:05:24 pm
Thanks for the work SNESFAN. You're right,  the new firm doesn't include the uImage, just uImage_recovery. Maybe renaming the recovery uImage it can be done, or not, it's just a thought.

One of the files is called image-ext? Shouldn't be image-ext.new? I don't know, but I following bitrider's advice he talked bout image-ext.new.

I Have seen that the initramfs file can be edited (I did it windows with a program like Notepad ++. There are some lines about cpu max and min frequency and freq_step. I don't know if these lines should be edited too apart from the hex values. It's something that comes to my mind right now.
uimage_recovery is different from uimage (file sizes) it might match up with recovery.img which would be funny... beating my head agianst the wall trying to use documented android compiling tactics to figure this device out, and amlogic is off doing their own thing entirely  :o

the image-ext.new is created during repack.sh and I get that far, it just fails shortly after that before compiling.. but I'm probably not doing something correct.. if I hit a wall I'll come back and ask for advice, that was just my 30 min of effort "lets see if this works".

I was also digging around in some of the initramfs scripts and configs, lots of cool stuff to tweak in there, I guess it's important thing is to not add anything, just modify based off the advice that was given, has to maintain the same file size. Never did this kinda hacking/patching before.. very interesting stuff!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 09, 2012, 04:57:08 pm

Regarding my Mame4Droid poor performance....
In the "each game menu", reducing the audio sampling from "44Khz Stereo" to "22Khz Mono", makes most of the game run at 60/60Fps....

This s601 is really really good :-)

Xavier

Hey Xavier are you still about?

Hi Xavier, what games have you got running at 60fps? Are the more demanding games like double dragon or outrun running fullspeed? Please comment on some of the Mame games which are running perfect or near perfect to give us an idea of how good Mame on the S601 is coming along if you can

thanks


Yes, i was a bit too optimistic ;-)
Outrun runs between 30 to 45 fps.
By decreasing the audio sample i now have Metal Slug 1 & 2 totally playable (between 45 and 60 fps depending on what's on the screen)...
Pang is running at 60fps as well as older games such as Black tiger, bombjack.

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 09, 2012, 05:02:46 pm
which android version is on the jxd exactly?
i wanna give apk programming a try to make a button -> touch app :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 09, 2012, 05:13:32 pm
which android version is on the jxd exactly?
i wanna give apk programming a try to make a button -> touch app :p

Android 2.3(.4) (API level 10), though I'd recommend targeting 2.2 and above in case those poor souls with the froyo (android 2.2 api 8 ) devices want the same functionality...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Odarakis on March 10, 2012, 01:32:02 am
Guys i hate to jump in on here but, i am in america, how on earth can you switch from PAL to NTSC? :(
i saw something on a website about it being PAL/NTSC.

Sorry to jump in, thought it would be best to reply here instead of posting a new thread.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 10, 2012, 12:35:50 pm
well i guess that would be another suggestion for the next firmware

about the apk: dont expect much in the near future, i have quite some school work to do and first need to get used to android apk developing at all :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hurley on March 10, 2012, 08:45:38 pm
Yes, i was a bit too optimistic ;-)
Outrun runs between 30 to 45 fps.
By decreasing the audio sample i now have Metal Slug 1 & 2 totally playable (between 45 and 60 fps depending on what's on the screen)...
Pang is running at 60fps as well as older games such as Black tiger, bombjack.
Xavier

Hi Xavier, Thanks for getting back to me regarding the whole Mame thing. Well I think I'll grab this baby later in the year then. It's definitely exciting to see the way it's coming along. ..The S601 could potentially be as powerful as a god-damn live grenade!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Odarakis on March 10, 2012, 10:50:32 pm
well i guess that would be another suggestion for the next firmware

about the apk: dont expect much in the near future, i have quite some school work to do and first need to get used to android apk developing at all :p


Yeah? Hmmm i wish we could forward this to JXD.hk but i've sent them an email 5 weeks ago and they've didnt get back to me, i wish it supported wifi multiplayer! That would be nice i know the YINLIPS G18 has this as well it's got the android OS as well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 11, 2012, 06:16:51 am
Hello.

Thanks to all for this useful thread!

I'm having a button combo issue in more emulators now.

When the R1 + Left + Square buttons are pressed it is recognised as the Start button.
Same thing with L1 + Right + X
Also L1+ Left + Triangle
Also R1 + Right + Circle

Tried it in FPSE and N64oid and it does them so must be a hardware thing, don't think I noticed it before because they're not commonly used combinations (like R1+R2 etc.). In fact I only noticed it when playing Soul Edge.

Did anyone solve this problem?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 11, 2012, 11:47:20 am
JXD emailed me again, and they don't want to speed up the machine from the 600 mhz. I'm trying something with the scripts bitrider published but i didn't get anything, and my android/linux knowledge is very limited, so I'm a bit dissapointed right now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 11, 2012, 12:00:58 pm
There's no rush to make this system overclock to 800mhz. It can play a wide amount of games and play them with no hiccups. But by all means keep trying to make this behemoth of a system even better.  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 11, 2012, 01:29:14 pm
i wish it supported wifi multiplayer!
isnt that more an issue of the emulators?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 11, 2012, 02:53:00 pm
JXD emailed me again, and they don't want to speed up the machine from the 600 mhz. I'm trying something with the scripts bitrider published but i didn't get anything, and my android/linux knowledge is very limited, so I'm a bit dissapointed right now.

Did they give a reason why? After all they list it as 1ghz on their site, it's a bit misleading if the actual clock speed is only just over half of that.
 
If it's because of battery life then surely that should be up to the user, maybe include No Frills CPU as a variable controller?
Methinks they may have bought some cheaper "factory reject" chips that aren't too stable past certain clocks, would explain the bargain price....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 11, 2012, 02:59:12 pm
JXD emailed me again, and they don't want to speed up the machine from the 600 mhz. I'm trying something with the scripts bitrider published but i didn't get anything, and my android/linux knowledge is very limited, so I'm a bit dissapointed right now.

Did they give a reason why? After all they list it as 1ghz on their site, it's a bit misleading if the actual clock speed is only just over half of that.
 
If it's because of battery life then surely that should be up to the user, maybe include No Frills CPU as a variable controller?
Methinks they may have bought some cheaper "factory reject" chips that aren't too stable past certain clocks, would explain the bargain price....

The reason they gave me is that the system is not stable, and that if they put the system to 1ghz battery life would not be good. These are no good reasons for me. May be wehave some defective chips as you say, or simply they just don't wanna release kernels or sources of any kind. Who knows, but for me it's the last jxd system I buy, because they advertise a product and sell other with the speed underclocked.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on March 12, 2012, 12:59:27 am
Minor news, but I am a Mac user. Until recently, I had to root my JXD using a friend's Windows machine. Just found this program called BreakDroid, and it works like a charm. Anyone else out there with OSX machines, I recommend:

http://northmendo.com/breakdroid/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 12, 2012, 01:00:37 am
We just need someone to make a custom firmware I guess. Maybe we should demand firmware that fixes the analog. :D Good luck to all who are trying.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 12, 2012, 02:11:24 am
If anyone wants to manually root their device (ie: linux users), you can just run the standard zergRush (https://github.com/downloads/revolutionary/zergRush/zergRush.zip) script. You'll need the android sdk installed (or at least a working adb)
Adb push the unzipped zergRush into the /data/local directory along with the su and Superuser.apk from inside here (http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip)

adb shell into the device, run the following
Code: [Select]
chmod 755 /data/local/zergRush
/data/local/zergRush
It should run and send hundreds of zerglings to kill the opponent.  8)

After it runs, run adb shell again, and make sure you have a # prefixing your command line. This indicates you have root.

Now you have to move the superuser files into place, set the permissions, and reboot.
Code: [Select]
cp /data/local/su /system/bin/
cp /data/local/Superuser.apk /system/app/
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
reboot
This is how I've rooted my S601 from day one.
I bet the unlockroot and breakdroid scripts are using the same method in the background, I just prefer the manual way.

zergRush thread on xda... (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916)
Superuser from here. (http://androidsu.com/superuser/)

note: Titanium backup will complain about about su's permissions. You should tell titanium backup to stfu about it in its GUI Preferences cause the 6755 they want to change you to isn't preferable over 4755.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on March 12, 2012, 02:37:59 am
i say that we should all email jxd and ask them to include a program like No Frills CPU so we can clock the jxd s601 to 1ghz like they have advertised we should also include in are emails that we understand that batter life would be effected but with a program like No Frills CPU it would be the users choice. i feel if enough people email them then they will give in.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 12, 2012, 07:06:20 am
i say that we should all email jxd and ask them to include a program like No Frills CPU so we can clock the jxd s601 to 1ghz like they have advertised we should also include in are emails that we understand that batter life would be effected but with a program like No Frills CPU it would be the users choice. i feel if enough people email them then they will give in.

I did it and they told me that firmware was not stable (?????), but as you say, if all of us email them maybe we can convince them.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 12, 2012, 08:15:43 am
It's not exactly stable at 600mhz either... ;)

At least they should fix their marketing material. If they still wanted to be dishonest, they could call it 864mhz by adding 600cpu+264gpu together.
Atari jaguar style; Do The Math!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 12, 2012, 08:44:23 am
As a customer we should get the choice - I say open it up and lets tinker lol... I mean if it breaks then who care's its cheap as chips pmsl
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hamster_ruso on March 12, 2012, 11:02:43 am
If anyone wants to manually root their device (ie: linux users), you can just run the standard zergRush (https://github.com/downloads/revolutionary/zergRush/zergRush.zip) script. You'll need the android sdk installed (or at least a working adb)
Adb push the unzipped zergRush into the /data/local directory along with the su and Superuser.apk from inside here (http://downloads.androidsu.com/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip)

adb shell into the device, run the following
Code: [Select]
chmod 755 /data/local/zergRush
/data/local/zergRush
It should run and send hundreds of zerglings to kill the opponent.  8)

After it runs, run adb shell again, and make sure you have a # prefixing your command line. This indicates you have root.

Now you have to move the superuser files into place, set the permissions, and reboot.
Code: [Select]
cp /data/local/su /system/bin/
cp /data/local/Superuser.apk /system/app/
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
chmod 644 /system/app/Superuser.apk
reboot
This is how I've rooted my S601 from day one.
I bet the unlockroot and breakdroid scripts are using the same method in the background, I just prefer the manual way.

zergRush thread on xda... (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916)
Superuser from here. (http://androidsu.com/superuser/)

note: Titanium backup will complain about about su's permissions. You should tell titanium backup to stfu about it in its GUI Preferences cause the 6755 they want to change you to isn't preferable over 4755.

That's nice, moofree. I will try your method once I receive my s601. I like this way, without having to use rare exe's files hehe (I'm Linux user).

Thanks a lot, man =)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: indask8 on March 12, 2012, 07:53:38 pm
I've read that the Amlogic 8726-M isn't very stable over 800Mhz (and overheats, I have a android tv box based on that hardware running @900mhz and it sure gets hot) so maybe it's why they don't want to overclock it, (or it might be for marketing purposes: they don't want the S601 to overshadow their other tablets)...

Anyway it's either stability/heat/voltage problems or just for marketing... (and it's JXD, they are known to sell several stuff almost identical with just a few extra features/less features/new design)

(And hello everyone since it's my first post)  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 12, 2012, 08:23:46 pm
Yeah, though the amlogic's logic design is relatively modern, it's built on a relatively obsolete 65nm lithographic process.
The typical alternative Allwinner A10 uses an older cortex A8 core, but is built on a newer 40nm process.
There are a lot of tradeoffs when you consider the relative merits of each SOC, but allwinner seems to be a lot more forthcoming with their source code.

Hopefully we see some of the newer chinese SOCs ie: rockchip 30xx in these devices sooner rather than later.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hamster_ruso on March 12, 2012, 08:26:03 pm
On the photos of the mainboard we can see that the battery it's extremely near to the board, maybe the answer it's as easy as "if they put more MHz, this gadget can explode".

Just kidding, I imagine that they don't want to open their kernel's source because they are maybe violating some licenses.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 12, 2012, 10:14:20 pm
E-mailed Grip Games about One Epic Game, it runs fine on the S601 as evidenced on my site (http://gamingonbatteries.com/one-epic-game-review-s601-android/) but it could be a good amount better if it had a feature to allow using the physical buttons instead of touch screen only.

I got a reply this morning (about 9 hours after the first e-mail was sent).  Basically, adding physical buttons use is a feature they are thinking about adding in a future update but it is not definite yet.  They mentioned that they will base it on the Xperia Play inputs (understandable as that is the current leader for Android gaming with physical buttons).

It is a start.  I suggest that people e-mail developers too since JXD is not exactly being very open minded about their kernel and other closed resources.  If we can get developers to better support compatible devices like the Play then we win anyhow.

I am off to e-mail the developers of that Captain America title now. 

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Justinovitch on March 12, 2012, 11:43:30 pm
Hi everyone,

I finally got my JXD S601 and I have some questions. I updated my device to the latest firmware and rooted it and installed zepxxx's rom. The S601 runs much better now, but I have the problem with my hardware buttons ( I cant use button X in FPSE for example ) . I have read and downloaded the new qwerty.kl & adc_keypad.kl from SNESFAN but I don't really know how to replace them with the current qwerty.kl & adc_keypad.kl.... Yeah, yeah I'm a n00b ;)

Oh and one more thing, does anybody know a good video player for this device which runs files with AC3 and DTS  with sound?

Thanks in advance :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 03:04:43 pm
I see there's been a custom rom release for the JXD-S7100 on he main page of dingoo scene....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 04:15:05 pm
LOL my JXD has just stop working put it into standby mode now it won't come back on and the computer says its malfunctioned lol... O'well see what I can do a...

Well don't know what happend but working again..

By the way might do a video of onlive running Limbo using GameKeyboard...  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 05:13:27 pm
E-mailed Grip Games about One Epic Game, it runs fine on the S601 as evidenced on my site (http://gamingonbatteries.com/one-epic-game-review-s601-android/) but it could be a good amount better if it had a feature to allow using the physical buttons instead of touch screen only.

I got a reply this morning (about 9 hours after the first e-mail was sent).  Basically, adding physical buttons use is a feature they are thinking about adding in a future update but it is not definite yet.  They mentioned that they will base it on the Xperia Play inputs (understandable as that is the current leader for Android gaming with physical buttons).

It is a start.  I suggest that people e-mail developers too since JXD is not exactly being very open minded about their kernel and other closed resources.  If we can get developers to better support compatible devices like the Play then we win anyhow.

I am off to e-mail the developers of that Captain America title now.

Well there might be a way to do this using GameKeyboard app... it works with GTA III ect its only 1.49 on the market  8)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard

 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 13, 2012, 05:36:58 pm
Well there might be a way to do this using GameKeyboard app... it works with GTA III ect its only 1.49 on the market  8)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard

 8)

As far as I can tell, Neither the Captain America game or One Epic Game support physical keys.  Did they update GameKeyboard to support mapping areas of the screen to a physical button? 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 05:57:36 pm
This is what I`m trying to do so I can play Onlive better but also moofree had the phyiscal buttons working with it,
So I think so lol... I trying to find out the input values of the buttons if its a letter or number ect...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 06:23:18 pm
News Flash, Gamekeyboard lets you re-map physical buttons works great... video coming SOON! of Limbo running on Onlive with physical buttons on the JXD....... well happy

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 07:54:47 pm
Just playing PES2012 on onlive but the lack of analog kills it lol... also a bit laggy I reckon its due to the JXD being clocked @ 600Mhz... remeber the Onlive micro consloe is a 1Ghz Marvel CPU inside.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 13, 2012, 08:50:21 pm
Great! A shame of the 600 mhz clock.

I've testing CPSEMU 1.2 and works great (sound is a bit weird in some games, because of the emulator).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 13, 2012, 09:11:06 pm
Cool..,,,  might have to redo the video you can see me in it pmsl
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 13, 2012, 10:17:44 pm
I've made a new video showing PSX emulation and PCE.EMU with PC Engine Cd games.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9MMS1zrqOw

Edit, another one showing CPSEMU and Neo.emu emulattors.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aVkcyPgCV0
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 04:16:34 pm
my s601 has arrived and I have hacked the kernel from the most recent update so that it can be overclocked.
I have made 3 kernels, which allow OC up to different frequencies, 800MHz, 900MHz and 1GHz. If you wish to test these kernels, I recommend testing the 800MHz one first, and then the 900MHz and finally the 1GHz one if you have no problems. This is because while all 3 kernels seem to run fine on my device, and yield great performance improvements, every chip is different. some chips can OC more than others. some fry more easily than others. I'm being particularly cautious because I don't really know why JXD refuse to release a kernel that can overclock.

If you want to test them then:

To flash the kernels, you will need to use adb, as used in SNESFAN's instructions for removing the programs that come with the device. You will need to push a program a called flash_image to the device, which will be used to flash the kernel images.

WARNING: I release these under no warranty, I'm not liable for any destruction of your device or whatever. These have not been thoroughly tested (the original kernel image file I have included has never been flashed, but I included it for completeness). Use at your own risk!!


Make sure that you are using the newest firmware release from JXD (I got mine from http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009).
Also make sure that you have rooted your device.

Plug s601 into the computer by USB cable. make sure that usb debugging mode is enabled. Extract the zip.
Administer the following commands:

Code: [Select]
push flash_image and the new kernel of your choice to the sdcard:
$ adb push flash_image /sdcard/
$ adb push kernel800.img /sdcard/

open a shell:
$ adb shell

become superuser:
$ su

install flash_image program
# cp /sdcard/flash_image /system/bin

flash the image
# flash_image boot /sdcard/kernel800.img

reboot
# reboot



Download here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5mq1q7m5kq4lphn

$ md5sum kernel_oc.zip
42120f4f494177a0650409d13be8cd19  kernel_oc.zip
$ sha1sum kernel_oc.zip
44fef1fa47e6025d65bdfe99d308d2e253a35266  kernel_oc.zip



Please let me know how it goes and if you have any problems / instability. Also, any info on battery life would be great.


The patching itself was simple, I just changed the "max" value from the a9_clk structure. This value is set to 600000000Hz (600MHz) by default. Once this is increased, the cpu governor is free to increase the clock beyond 600MHz as demand requires.

Also, while you can run setcpu to see the frequency, if you adjust anything it just gets confused. on my device it caps the frequency at 526MHz or something for no reason. The next thing I plan to do is create a setcpu profile for the s601 :)

Have fun

Don't blame me if your s601 explodes


EDIT: I will include instructions on how to hack the kernel later if people want them.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 14, 2012, 04:55:58 pm
News Flash, Gamekeyboard lets you re-map physical buttons works great... video coming SOON! of Limbo running on Onlive with physical buttons on the JXD....... well happy

ruffnutts  8)

Downloaded matey, can you export your keysettings file and possible mail or pm me it.

Cheers mate
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 04:59:35 pm
@abhoriel thanks so much for this - might wait till there's a tutorial how to flash it, encase I mess it up lol,
I`m no fussed if it blows up lol... how does this work say I flash the 1Ghz .img then does this mean I can go anywhere from 600Mhz to 1Ghz or is it set straight to that value?

Cheers
ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 05:07:45 pm
News Flash, Gamekeyboard lets you re-map physical buttons works great... video coming SOON! of Limbo running on Onlive with physical buttons on the JXD....... well happy

ruffnutts  8)

Downloaded matey, can you export your keysettings file and possible mail or pm me it.

Cheers mate

Ok here is the Onlive Mapping for those interested... please make sure input method is set to gamekeyboard when trying to use not sure if this is saved in the file lol, also use menu button to hide on screen buttons  8)

http://ppl.ug/ZOoge4eihGg/ (http://ppl.ug/ZOoge4eihGg/)

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 14, 2012, 05:13:28 pm
Whoa 900mhz vs 600mhz, is like day vs night.

Thanks a lot abhoriel
Quote
EDIT: I will include instructions on how to hack the kernel later if people want them.
yes, please ;D

edit:
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Also, any info on battery life would be great.
Played about 20 minutes of GTA3 with the 900mhz kernel while my s601 plugged into my computer (ostensibly putting out 500mA 5v via usb). When I started, the battery was at 96% and charging, and after 20 minutes, it was at 94% and "charging".
The battery level could be a little inaccurate, but my guess is it's sucking down the juice, as expected! 
Plugged it into my beefy hp touchpad charger for now :3

Haven't had any instability yet.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 05:17:46 pm
@abhoriel thanks so much for this - might wait till there's a tutorial how to flash it, encase I mess it up lol,
I`m no fussed if it blows up lol... how does this work say I flash the 1Ghz .img then does this mean I can go anywhere from 600Mhz to 1Ghz or is it set straight to that value?

Cheers
ruffnutts

sure, someone might create a video or something. If you've already used adb according to snesfan's instructions, then there isnt much new :)

When you flash the 1GHz image, it allows the CPU to go up to 1GHz. When the device is not under load, then it will stay at a low clock, but once you start an emulator, it will clock up to 1GHz if required :)
Actually, the minimum frequency is 100MHz, so it could be anywhere from 100MHz to 1GHz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 05:21:21 pm
another thing, if you run setCPU, it might make everything slow. Not sure why yet, but just reboot.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 05:38:16 pm
I'll test these kernels when I can and comment my impressions. Thanks a lot for your hardwork abhoriel.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 06:02:05 pm
Would love to see a video of the performance once clocked right up to 1Ghz lol, I mean if its a 1Ghz chip then really Should not be a prob 600Mhz is almost half of what it is - its crazy and they have the cheek to advertise the Device '1.2Ghz
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 06:13:29 pm
Kernel 1 ghz is not stable, at least in my console. I suffer several reboots so I can use it. I will try the 900 mhz now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 06:22:01 pm
Maybe we need some in between ones like 850/950 ect... the Yinlips G18 runs fine @ 850Mhz so they reckon  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 06:24:54 pm
Antutu benchmarks gives great results at 900 mhz. i'm testing Quadant now just to stress the console and see if it's stable.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 06:25:11 pm
Kernel 1 ghz is not stable, at least in my console. I suffer several reboots so I can use it. I will try the 900 mhz now.

Ah, I suspected that this might happen, bad luck. Thanks for the info. If you run into problems, you can always reflash the update from JXD.

Maybe we need some in between ones like 850/950 ect... the Yinlips G18 runs fine @ 850Mhz so they reckon  ;)

Yeah we do. I was hoping that we could get setcpu to work, allowing people to set up their own min and max speeds from within it. That way, everyone gets the same 1GHz kernel, but can adjust their speed more finely. If someone wants to look at getting that working, it would be great :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 14, 2012, 06:26:14 pm
News Flash, Gamekeyboard lets you re-map physical buttons works great... video coming SOON! of Limbo running on Onlive with physical buttons on the JXD....... well happy

ruffnutts  8)

Downloaded matey, can you export your keysettings file and possible mail or pm me it.

Cheers mate

Ok here is the Onlive Mapping for those interested... please make sure input method is set to gamekeyboard when trying to use not sure if this is saved in the file lol, also use menu button to hide on screen buttons  8)

http://ppl.ug/ZOoge4eihGg/ (http://ppl.ug/ZOoge4eihGg/)

ruffnutts

cheers matey
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 14, 2012, 06:26:27 pm
I've tried kernel800.img and it is unstable for me too. Console gets hot quickly, games freeze.
Firmware restore from sdcard has helped me to get things right.
Anyway thanks for the great work, abhoriel. Waiting for your instructions for kernel hacking.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 06:29:34 pm
Quote
Yeah we do. I was hoping that we could get setcpu to work, allowing people to set up their own min and max speeds from within it. That way, everyone gets the same 1GHz kernel, but can adjust their speed more finely. If someone wants to look at getting that working, it would be great

This would be so much better as I'm sure not everyone's JXD is the same.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 06:35:53 pm
900 mhz seems stable for me. I've run Antutu and Quadrant bencjmarks and seem to run ok. Mame4droid 0.37 runs very very well, much better than before. I will keep doing tests of other emus. I uninstalled SETCPU app just in case it could make a conflict or something.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 06:36:25 pm
I've tried kernel800.img and it is unstable for me too. Console gets hot quickly, games freeze.
Firmware restore from sdcard has helped me to get things right.
Anyway thanks for the great work, abhoriel. Waiting for your instructions for kernel hacking.

Really how sad is that - so not looking good for high overclocking... it needs it badly if you ask me :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 06:41:28 pm
I've a had a reboot running at 900 mhz, i will try the 800 mhz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 14, 2012, 06:48:37 pm
When you flash the 1GHz image, it allows the CPU to go up to 1GHz. When the device is not under load, then it will stay at a low clock, but once you start an emulator, it will clock up to 1GHz if required :)
Actually, the minimum frequency is 100MHz, so it could be anywhere from 100MHz to 1GHz.

the governors, conservative, ondemand, performance (not sure if all 3 are built in) should have it's own frequency tables as well. Did you modify the freq in one location or two? as one should correspond to the governor in the kernel as well.

at least from my poking it has the minimum set to 300mhz in the governor so it might not know it can go lower than 300mhz that's why it's acting erratically. I'll wait to see how you modified the kernel and see if I can do something with a custom setcpu profile as well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 07:07:21 pm
I'm testing at 800 mhz. At the moment it seems stable to me. buy maybe is too soon to say it. I promise to make a deep testing at 800 mhz to see how it works. Emus like mame and PSX runs better.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 07:20:06 pm
instructions of how to patch are here, 3rd post down:

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,43.0.html


When you flash the 1GHz image, it allows the CPU to go up to 1GHz. When the device is not under load, then it will stay at a low clock, but once you start an emulator, it will clock up to 1GHz if required :)
Actually, the minimum frequency is 100MHz, so it could be anywhere from 100MHz to 1GHz.

the governors, conservative, ondemand, performance (not sure if all 3 are built in) should have it's own frequency tables as well. Did you modify the freq in one location or two? as one should correspond to the governor in the kernel as well.

at least from my poking it has the minimum set to 300mhz in the governor so it might not know it can go lower than 300mhz that's why it's acting erratically. I'll wait to see how you modified the kernel and see if I can do something with a custom setcpu profile as well.
no, I am not modifying the cpu governor structures. maybe I should try that next :) that would explain the problems.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 08:21:03 pm
Onlive video uploaded recorded via video capture card using TV-OUT because I could not get no peace in this House to record it via video cam lol - LIMBO yeah baby!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWrlPMeJONs

Enjoy!
ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 14, 2012, 08:27:03 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 09:38:20 pm
Maybe we need some in between ones like 850/950 ect... the Yinlips G18 runs fine @ 850Mhz so they reckon  ;)

here are 750MHz, 850MHz and 950MHz kernels:
http://www.mediafire.com/?lqb9475am3cl977

$ md5sum kernel_750_850_950.img.zip
e2d736564f1e8e00f2ff0558609fb65d  kernel_750_850_950.img.zip
$ sha1sum kernel_750_850_950.img.zip
d349fd1a965c58aa7618e5afdf9b4811f5d2050e  kernel_750_850_950.img.zip

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 09:45:26 pm
Another video for you this time - about the TV-OUT through capture card on the pc looking better than my tv lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59SBQx1kCS8

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 09:56:53 pm
Thanks a lot abhoriel. I'll give new kernels a try. 800 mhz seems stable to me, at least till the moment.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 14, 2012, 10:06:48 pm
Could we have a nice tutorial please  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 10:07:54 pm
Thanks a lot abhoriel. I'll give new kernels a try. 800 mhz seems stable to me, at least till the moment.

let me know how it goes :) try the 850MHz. my jxd seems to work well at 900MHz. I just played the first dungeon in ocarina of time anyway and had no trouble (with overclock, the game becomes completely playable!).

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 14, 2012, 10:08:11 pm
Could we have a nice tutorial please  8)

what kind of tutorial do you want? :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 14, 2012, 10:35:29 pm
Thanks a lot abhoriel. I'll give new kernels a try. 800 mhz seems stable to me, at least till the moment.

let me know how it goes :) try the 850MHz. my jxd seems to work well at 900MHz. I just played the first dungeon in ocarina of time anyway and had no trouble (with overclock, the game becomes completely playable!).

i'me testing the 950 kernel with PSX, N64, etc... and seems to be ok until the moment. Tomorrow I'll make more tests and give you the results.

Ruffnuts, i see in this last video that you run FPSe in HLE mode. If you run it in bios mode the speed of the emulation improves. Believe me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 12:08:07 am
okay, so I think setcpu works ok. It did odd things at first, so if people want to test it, go ahead.
for me, sometimes, the cpu governor seems to lock the cpu at the minimum frequency. no idea why, very annoying. seems to require a reboot to solve.

the setcpu adb is available here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505419

you will need a setcpu.txt file on your sdcard root directory (like this one here: http://www.mediafire.com/?plup73hel8w117c). you can copy it on yourself or you can just use adb to push it:
Code: [Select]
adb push setcpu.txt /sdcard/
the contents of setcpu.txt is simply this:
Code: [Select]
100000,200000,300000,400000,500000,600000,650000,700000,750000,800000,825000,850000,875000,900000,925000,950000,975000,1000000a list of frequencies (in KHz) in order of size.

This file enables all frequencies between 100MHz and 1GHz, but you can adjust the min and max from within the setcpu program.

If you are using a 900MHz kernel, then remove the last two frequencies from the list.

When you first run setcpu, it sometimes does some odd things. change the CPU governors and stuff. Let me know if you find anything out!
This should give everyone much finer control over their frequencies!


thanks to snesfan for finding the info about setcpu.

edit:
modified setcpu.txt to have more graduations at higher frequencies.
edit2:
the conservative cpu governor really does keep the frequency very low. I would avoid using it! (I'm using ondemand as default, but switching to performance when playing n64 or ps1 games would probably be a good idea)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 15, 2012, 12:24:49 am
this thing runs like a dream on 900mhz, no shutter or lag in games that struggled at 600

setcpu works great with that custom profile, changed from conservative to ondemand governer (beware of performance it will eat your battery for lunch, just used for benchmarking)

;) np man, thank you for all your hard work

think zepxxx already beat me to the oneclick script too, might want to throw in setcpu + profile in your next version

EDIT: now comes the fun part of battery benchmarking, I'm guessing 2-3 hours lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 12:34:36 am
this thing runs like a dream on 900mhz, no shutter or lag in games that struggled at 600

setcpu works great with that custom profile, changed from conservative to ondemand governer (beware of performance it will eat your battery for lunch, just used for benchmarking)

;) np man, thank you for all your hard work

think zepxxx already beat me to the oneclick script too, might want to throw in setcpu + profile in your next version

I think that his script is only for windows anyway, so we can still make a linux all-in-one script :) I found the same problem with the conservative governor. It kept the frequency extremely low when I was trying to play ocarina of time :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SilverhawkBR on March 15, 2012, 12:39:42 am
First things first:

*Stress console to see if it crashes or something

*Make it run on full load for a long time and check if there's overheating

*Do an accurate battery benchmark to see how long it lasts

*Determine best speed, so all emulators run good and battery life gets at acceptable time.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on March 15, 2012, 04:53:01 am
could some one make a tutorial on how to get game keyboard working with gta by maping virtural keys to physical ones
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 15, 2012, 07:11:10 am
I'm not using SETCPU and console works like a charm. When I'm not playing I don't know which CPU speed is, but works ok, and when I use an emu, performance is excellent, so I guess the console set up the max speed automatically. I will try the config you have put anyway.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: cex on March 15, 2012, 07:15:06 am
Fantastic work !!

Does someone know if there's room for a heatsink over the CPU?
It will surely aid to get a more stable system on higher frequencies.
Does the overclock affect the RAM speed? Maybe the RAM chips also benefit from some heatsinking...

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 15, 2012, 09:22:22 am
I've been testing the 950 mhz kernel and seems completely stable to me. I use the SETCPU profiles that you people have uploaded and SETCPU seeems to works ok. I've passed the stress test that SETCPU has at 950 mhz for more than an hour and works perfectly, at least in my JXD.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 10:32:37 am
Fantastic work !!

Does someone know if there's room for a heatsink over the CPU?
It will surely aid to get a more stable system on higher frequencies.
Does the overclock affect the RAM speed? Maybe the RAM chips also benefit from some heatsinking...
I have no idea about whether there is space. maybe these pictures will help: http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,39.0.html
only cpu frequency is being increased, not memory frequency.

I've been testing the 950 mhz kernel and seems completely stable to me. I use the SETCPU profiles that you people have uploaded and SETCPU seeems to works ok. I've passed the stress test that SETCPU has at 950 mhz for more than an hour and works perfectly, at least in my JXD.
that's great. I havent stress tested mine for that long yet! 950MHz is a fantastic speed

I'm not using SETCPU and console works like a charm. When I'm not playing I don't know which CPU speed is, but works ok, and when I use an emu, performance is excellent, so I guess the console set up the max speed automatically. I will try the config you have put anyway.
I use adb to check the current frequency:
Code: [Select]
$ adb shell
$ cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/cpuinfo_cur_freq
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 15, 2012, 12:47:42 pm
Thanks a lot for the overclocking work !!!!!  ;D
I currently use it a 750Mghz because i don't want to loose too much battery time.
The FPS difference in Mame is really obvious !!

If someone has free time to publish a battery life comparaison depending on CPU frequency, that would be great.

Thanks again guys for the features you add to this great console,

Xavier


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 03:10:17 pm
Could we have a nice tutorial please  8)

what kind of tutorial do you want? :)

Ok think I know what to do no worries, I have the latest firmware and rooted already so all I need to do is install flash_image and the kernel of my choice, so by the looks of things the 950Mhz one is the one to use... is that right?

Cheers  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 03:31:04 pm
Could we have a nice tutorial please  8)

what kind of tutorial do you want? :)

Ok think I know what to do no worries, I have the latest firmware and rooted already so all I need to do is install flash_image and the kernel of my choice, so by the looks of things the 950Mhz one is the one to use... is that right?

Cheers  8)

you can flash a 950MHz one if you want. I'm using 900MHz at the moment, because its adequate for my needs. I recommend people flash 800 first, and then step it up after testing to see if everything is stable and not overheating. This is because different  chips (even within the same batch) can overclock different amounts. You should be safe with 800MHz or 850MHz though, because that is what ARM rated it as iirc.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 15, 2012, 03:51:53 pm
my planned modding list keeps expanding :D
-maybe new shoulder button switches if i dont like them
-dpad mod
-higher battery
-possibly heat-sinks for overclocking
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 15, 2012, 04:05:10 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 04:16:57 pm
(http://s17.postimage.org/7wbh3e38d/3_15_2012_10_41_41_PM.jpg)

Ok, I update "s601 easy tools".
- Add SetCPU and profile
- Add Overclock 750Mhz, 850Mhz, 950Mhz

Download http://mir.cr/0BJSZ9CQ

and Update in http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862 (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862)

ok, but just remember, these kernels are still being tested. SetCPU seems to cause my device to run very slowly sometimes, no idea why. any feedback would be good :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 15, 2012, 04:43:42 pm
Abhoriel, SetCPU seems to be working well to me with the 950 mhz kernel and the setcpu.txt profile. All I did was to unistall the program and then install it again. Maybe some program is giving you some conflict, I don't know, just an idea.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 04:59:55 pm
(http://s17.postimage.org/7wbh3e38d/3_15_2012_10_41_41_PM.jpg)

Ok, I update "s601 easy tools".
- Add SetCPU and profile
- Add Overclock 750Mhz, 850Mhz, 950Mhz

Download http://mir.cr/0BJSZ9CQ

and Update in http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862 (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862)

Thanks for this tool zepxxx great stuff  8)  thanks to abhoriel for the kernels  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JMMBMMMDM on March 15, 2012, 05:15:16 pm
I was considering getting a 3ds for all the great N64 games but the s601, with all the awesome adjustments, is now better imo.  :D If only there was this much support for my wife's s7100...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 05:22:23 pm
LOL told you it would go pair shaped I at to reflash the whole thing and start again hahaha
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 05:32:00 pm
Yeah this aint working for me failed on setcpu.txt file

I put th setcpu.txt file on the root of the SDCard but its says it cant find it?

EDIT: no such file or directory is the message I'm getting
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 06:50:23 pm
Trying to install number 13 of s601-Easy-Tools after rooting ect and it keeps failing GGGRRR
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 07:06:05 pm
ruffnuts, make sure that USB storage is turned off first. if its turned on, the device and therefore adb cannot access the sdcard.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 07:10:27 pm
I'm sure its off I will try again thanks  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Justinovitch on March 15, 2012, 07:13:28 pm
Awesome work guys! I have a little question, I can't boot any N64 roms or NES roms using NESoid and N64oid. I select a rom and after that the screen goes black and shows me the romlist again. SNESoid on the other hand works perfect, just like FPSE. I have rooted the device and run zepxxx's rom. Also, where did you guys get TigerMAME? I can't find it anywhere :O
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 15, 2012, 07:28:51 pm
ruffnuts, make sure that USB storage is turned off first. if its turned on, the device and therefore adb cannot access the sdcard.

No go says rm failed... man I've had to flash this thing over and over lol don't make sence
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 07:44:03 pm
ruffnuts, make sure that USB storage is turned off first. if its turned on, the device and therefore adb cannot access the sdcard.

No go says rm failed... man I've had to flash this thing over and over lol don't make sence

do you have the adb program installed? try following my instructions for flashing the new kernels :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 15, 2012, 07:59:41 pm
ok, but just remember, these kernels are still being tested. SetCPU seems to cause my device to run very slowly sometimes, no idea why. any feedback would be good :)

I've noticed that sometimes the CPU sticks to the minimal frequency.
I've set 200Mghz as minimal and 750 as max.
I use cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/cpuinfo_cur_freq with adb shell to check the frequency.
When i pause mame and go back to it, i often have the freq that stick to 200Mgz.
Which makes the game run very slowly. Going to the config menu and coming backk to the game (several times) make the cpu run faster.

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 15, 2012, 08:20:09 pm
ok, but just remember, these kernels are still being tested. SetCPU seems to cause my device to run very slowly sometimes, no idea why. any feedback would be good :)

I've noticed that sometimes the CPU sticks to the minimal frequency.
I've set 200Mghz as minimal and 750 as max.
I use cat /sys/devices/system/cpu/cpu0/cpufreq/cpuinfo_cur_freq with adb shell to check the frequency.
When i pause mame and go back to it, i often have the freq that stick to 200Mgz.
Which makes the game run very slowly. Going to the config menu and coming backk to the game (several times) make the cpu run faster.

Xavier

That is exactly what I have noticed. No idea why this happens.. I didn't know it was fixable without a reboot. Do you mean the setcpu config menu? perhaps we should try some different cpu overclocking programs, as this doesn't happen when you don't use setcpu.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 15, 2012, 09:04:26 pm
S601-easy-tools create file setcpu.txt to /system/sd/setcpu.txt check it have file. If you have it everything ok.
Program setcpu can read path /sdcard/setcpu.txt, /system/sd/setcpu.txt and /data/local/setcpu
I create S601-easy-tools don't need sdcard.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 15, 2012, 11:19:10 pm
Easy tools didn't work for me either... it did a bunch of transfers, then a message related to "rm" popped up quickly on the s601 screen (went away quickly though, so I'm not sure what it said.)

I'd chose option 14, and after it did it's work, I have no setcpu.txt file in /sdcard.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 15, 2012, 11:41:59 pm
Easy tools didn't work for me either... it did a bunch of transfers, then a message related to "rm" popped up quickly on the s601 screen (went away quickly though, so I'm not sure what it said.)

I'd chose option 14, and after it did it's work, I have no setcpu.txt file in /sdcard.

Don't worry about "rm". I use command delete before install.
If you have file in command not show error.
OK, So i update hide command "rm".Because fallacy mean "fail".
S601-easy-tools create file setcpu.txt to /system/sd/setcpu.txt check it have file. If you have it everything ok.
Program setcpu can read path /sdcard/setcpu.txt, /system/sd/setcpu.txt and /data/local/setcpu
I create S601-easy-tools don't need sdcard.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JMMBMMMDM on March 16, 2012, 12:01:01 am
Awesome work guys! I have a little question, I can't boot any N64 roms or NES roms using NESoid and N64oid. I select a rom and after that the screen goes black and shows me the romlist again. SNESoid on the other hand works perfect, just like FPSE. I have rooted the device and run zepxxx's rom. Also, where did you guys get TigerMAME? I can't find it anywhere :O

I had the same problem. It was fixed by un-install/re-install of n64oid. Hope that helps.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 16, 2012, 02:14:41 am
I swear it wasn't there when I first checked... I must have missed it in the file list, because sure enough it was there, my mistake.




Easy tools didn't work for me either... it did a bunch of transfers, then a message related to "rm" popped up quickly on the s601 screen (went away quickly though, so I'm not sure what it said.)

I'd chose option 14, and after it did it's work, I have no setcpu.txt file in /sdcard.

Don't worry about "rm". I use command delete before install.
If you have file in command not show error.
OK, So i update hide command "rm".Because fallacy mean "fail".
S601-easy-tools create file setcpu.txt to /system/sd/setcpu.txt check it have file. If you have it everything ok.
Program setcpu can read path /sdcard/setcpu.txt, /system/sd/setcpu.txt and /data/local/setcpu
I create S601-easy-tools don't need sdcard.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Big Head One on March 16, 2012, 05:11:20 am
Has anyone tested the program Caustic 2?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.singlecellsoftware.caustic

It's a really good music synth.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on March 16, 2012, 05:38:47 am
Well it wont go that far, it installs but chainfire 3D aint in the list after install very strange, BTW I`m side loading the apk

This happens when you are not using a properly cracked version if the software.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 16, 2012, 07:04:04 am
My console works stable at 725 MHz only. Performance improved but not very impressive.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: holmes on March 16, 2012, 08:33:51 am
Hi guys,

I am thinking about buying an android console and it seems the JXD S601 is a good choice. Could someone tell me about how does it feel to play N64 and PSX games. Is it barely playable or really enjoyable? Is it necessary to overclock?
Many thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 16, 2012, 01:09:04 pm
I upgraded/overclocked my unit last night, and when I was finished, my environment was messed up (not blaming the overclocking, I'm 100% sure it was me, I'm just hoping someone can sort out what I might have done.)

Before I began the process last night, I had previously used zepxxx's guide to upgrade,root and remove the preinstalled apps.

However, something of interest (and which I think was probably wrong) is that up until I did the upgrade/overclock last night, my unit identified itself in the market as "MID JXD S601WIFI".

From what I've read, this indicates that my build.prop file was not updated. Regardless, everything seemed to be working fine with it identified as a JXD - was able to download/install everything from the market.

After I did the upgrade/overclock procedure last night though, things changed.

My unit started identifying itself as a sony ericcson device, and when I launched the market to download GTA3, it didn't show up in the search results on the device (being filtered).

I then went to my PC, and tried to push some apps to the JXD, and nothing would push to it (it said the download would start, but the downloads never started.)

I manually copied a build.prop from one of the previous "tools" archives from zepxxx which specified that the device was the JXD and everything is back to normal (fixed the problem.)

So... thoughts on what I've done?

I thought we wanted the new build.prop file (to make the market think we have an ericcson), but when mine was configured that way, my device got orphaned off from the market (I synced my device with my google account while it was being identified as an ericcson, and when I checked the "my apps" section of the market, nothing showed up.)

Another thing I noticed after I restored the old build.prop file and was able to get GTA3 installed was that the new .kl files that are on there behave differently...

Previously, the down button on the right hand side (the "circle" button if i recall correctly) could be used as the gas pedal, but it no longer works. So, I'm trying to figure out if I need/want a different .kl file.

Would that be specified in the qwerty.kl file, or the adc.kl file?

Thanks in advance! If anyone can shed some light on what I did, that would be great.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 16, 2012, 03:18:10 pm
abhoriel, could you please make kernel for 725 MHz? My console often freezes while booting even with 750 MHz kernel, but works fine when setcpu limits frequency to 725.

thanks in advance
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 16, 2012, 03:30:43 pm
...or could you possibly make a small script that creates a kernel with the desired mhz?
so everybody can adjust it to their own jxd

also i really hope the crashing is an issue of overheating, so i can put heatsinks on it to make it better :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 16, 2012, 03:40:07 pm
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my unit identified itself in the market as "MID JXD S601WIFI".
this is fine and normal, build.prop only changes how it identifies it's self to android market, not the dev/vendor id codes for the usb. It's real close the the HTC Dream iirc than anything else android related. But it seeing that is normal

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I then went to my PC, and tried to push some apps to the JXD, and nothing would push to it (it said the download would start, but the downloads never started.) I manually copied a build.prop from one of the previous "tools" archives from zepxxx which specified that the device was the JXD and everything is back to normal (fixed the problem.)

when you install a app via the web browser, under your list of devices in android market does it show sony ericsson xperia play or jxd S601? That would be important, you might need to "clear data" after changed your build.prop.

settings>applications>manage applications > market > clear data

you may be happier with the stock build.prop there will be some games that either won't show, or download the wrong version. If the game you're after doesn't play right with the build.prop, you may need to download a copy from elsewhere on the net. If the majority of the ones you are looking for are messed up, just go back to stock build.prop file.

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Previously, the down button on the right hand side (the "circle" button if i recall correctly) could be used as the gas pedal, but it no longer works. So, I'm trying to figure out if I need/want a different .kl file. Would that be specified in the qwerty.kl file, or the adc.kl file?
you may want to go back to stock qwerty.kl for now, not sure what all games are effected by the back/circle problem, but still haven't gotten a solution for this one yet. Think there's a work around using "game keyboard" or something to that effect that allows you to remap keys for games that don't work right.

@bamboori- don't think the overheating is the issue, it does raise concern for me on how much voltage is being thrown at it though. I don't know if we are able to undervolt or correctly identify the voltage being sent to the processor at the various speeds. Overclocking with ARM processors is supposed to be relatively low temperature, the chips just start doing math inaccurately when the clock speed is increased. It does require more power to hit those higher freqs but the heat seems a little excessive for what we're doing.

We have a solution for overclocking, but would still like to get our hands on the kernel source so we can adjust everything correctly. The heatsinc would be a good idea, not for stably overclocking, but rather extending the life of the processor and circuitry. If you constantly heat and cool any pcb, leads start to crack and solder starts to separate from all the expanding/contracting
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 16, 2012, 04:55:38 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 16, 2012, 04:57:37 pm
when you install a app via the web browser, under your list of devices in android market does it show sony ericsson xperia play or jxd S601? That would be important, you might need to "clear data" after changed your build.prop

Well, that's something that is kind of odd. Last night when I was having the problem, I logged onto the market via my windows PC, and I had the choice of two devices to push apps to: the S601 and an "ericsson 800" (or something like that.)

I tried pushing to both, but no downloads ever started on my s601.

As I said, I changed my build.prop file to an older one, my device is now functioning with the market again, but when I check the list of devices in android market, there's no trace of the ericcson, just the s601.

Thoughts?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 16, 2012, 06:16:50 pm
Well, that's something that is kind of odd. Last night when I was having the problem, I logged onto the market via my windows PC, and I had the choice of two devices to push apps to: the S601 and an "ericsson 800" (or something like that.)

I tried pushing to both, but no downloads ever started on my s601.

As I said, I changed my build.prop file to an older one, my device is now functioning with the market again, but when I check the list of devices in android market, there's no trace of the ericcson, just the s601.

Thoughts?
the ericsson r800i is the sony ericsson xperia play

does sending any apps to it not work, or just some apps? It does take a couple min sometimes
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 16, 2012, 06:24:41 pm

the ericsson r800i is the sony ericsson xperia play

does sending any apps to it not work, or just some apps? It does take a couple min sometimes

I gave it about 10 minutes, and nothing.

And I logged onto the market on my s601, and went under "my apps" - this should list everything I've purchased that is compatible, and should have them as "uninstalled", but my list was empty except for GO launcher.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 16, 2012, 06:25:22 pm
...or could you possibly make a small script that creates a kernel with the desired mhz?
so everybody can adjust it to their own jxd

also i really hope the crashing is an issue of overheating, so i can put heatsinks on it to make it better :p

you can follow these instructions to make your own kernel (third post down):
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,43.0.html

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 16, 2012, 06:44:23 pm
Anyones Device showing a unlocked padlock after using unlock root?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 16, 2012, 06:58:01 pm
I gave it about 10 minutes, and nothing.

And I logged onto the market on my s601, and went under "my apps" - this should list everything I've purchased that is compatible, and should have them as "uninstalled", but my list was empty except for GO launcher.

are you using the stock market or did you replace it with the one that was supplied a while back? google vending 1.3 i think it was?

I just remembered I ran into this exact same issue with the newer stock market, I had to install the "old one" for all my apps and stuff to re-appear

don't feel like digging up the post, but I know it's in here
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,30.0.html

EDIT: @ruffnutts- did you install that bundled crapware along with rooting it?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 16, 2012, 07:11:12 pm
just used unlock root and the 0 option on the easy tools all seems fine the market cant fined Gamekeyboard so I'm assuming its an old market.. well it looks it and I always though you would have a padlock icon on the taskbar type thing..

Still no luck with kernel flashing using the easy tools, strange not doing anything wrong I know it

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 16, 2012, 07:51:34 pm
Ok here is the new google play market  ;D

http://ppl.ug/d2jSEJuNRUQ/ (http://ppl.ug/d2jSEJuNRUQ/)

Works great
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 16, 2012, 09:20:56 pm
you can follow these instructions to make your own kernel (third post down):
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,43.0.html

thanks a lot for instructions!
i don't know linux commands, but i've managed to patch the kernel and console works fine with it.
i used lzma from my distrib and as you said it worked.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 16, 2012, 09:45:51 pm
Just flashed it using the cmd method and it still messes the JXD up... now I have to reflash it all again don't make sence, I have superuser so I'm baffled now might wait for a custom rom.. its like I'm the only one having flashing probs...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JMMBMMMDM on March 16, 2012, 10:02:05 pm
My unit is running stably at 950 mhz but I am having trouble with fpse running too many fps. Would it be better to try to fix it within fpse settings or just find the mhz that runs it best?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Justinovitch on March 16, 2012, 10:03:27 pm
Awesome work guys! I have a little question, I can't boot any N64 roms or NES roms using NESoid and N64oid. I select a rom and after that the screen goes black and shows me the romlist again. SNESoid on the other hand works perfect, just like FPSE. I have rooted the device and run zepxxx's rom. Also, where did you guys get TigerMAME? I can't find it anywhere :O

I had the same problem. It was fixed by un-install/re-install of n64oid. Hope that helps.
Thanks! That did it, it now works fine! I am now actually running Ocarina of Time, wish it would run a bit better tho ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 16, 2012, 10:26:59 pm
My unit is running stably at 950 mhz but I am having trouble with fpse running too many fps. Would it be better to try to fix it within fpse settings or just find the mhz that runs it best?

Try using the frame limiter. If you tick this option game will never be more than 50/60 fps, depending on if the game is pal or ntsc.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 16, 2012, 10:31:12 pm
Awesome work guys! I have a little question, I can't boot any N64 roms or NES roms using NESoid and N64oid. I select a rom and after that the screen goes black and shows me the romlist again. SNESoid on the other hand works perfect, just like FPSE. I have rooted the device and run zepxxx's rom. Also, where did you guys get TigerMAME? I can't find it anywhere :O

I had the same problem. It was fixed by un-install/re-install of n64oid. Hope that helps.
Thanks! That did it, it now works fine! I am now actually running Ocarina of Time, wish it would run a bit better tho ;)

At 900MHz+, ocarina of time works pretty well :)

Just flashed it using the cmd method and it still messes the JXD up... now I have to reflash it all again don't make sence, I have superuser so I'm baffled now might wait for a custom rom.. its like I'm the only one having flashing probs...

Are you sure that you have updated to the newest firmware from JXD first? that would explain no kernels working. What update are you using to reflash your device?

you can follow these instructions to make your own kernel (third post down):
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,43.0.html

thanks a lot for instructions!
i don't know linux commands, but i've managed to patch the kernel and console works fine with it.
i used lzma from my distrib and as you said it worked.
Well, if you used your own lzma without knowing linux commands then you have done very well. I will update my instructions to use the native lzma :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JMMBMMMDM on March 16, 2012, 10:34:39 pm
My unit is running stably at 950 mhz but I am having trouble with fpse running too many fps. Would it be better to try to fix it within fpse settings or just find the mhz that runs it best?

Try using the frame limiter. If you tick this option game will never be more than 50/60 fps, depending on if the game is pal or ntsc.

Perfect! Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 16, 2012, 11:04:39 pm
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Are you sure that you have updated to the newest firmware from JXD first? that would explain no kernels working. What update are you using to reflash your device?

Well I'm sure but I'm downloading it once again to be sure..... its S601 0229en.rar
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Justinovitch on March 16, 2012, 11:08:40 pm
At 900MHz+, ocarina of time works pretty well :)

Seriously? I am downloading the latest EasyTools right now to try it out!

EDIT - I used the latest EasyTools and picked option 7 to overclock it to 900mhz. My JXD shut itself off and now I can't get it back on. When I try to turn it on it keeps hanging at the JXD Android screen, it keeps hanging or crashes at this screen. Tried rebooting it multiple times but that didn't help :(

EDIT 2 - I can boot into the recovery mode, I will try to get it working again.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 16, 2012, 11:43:24 pm
This tool is not working for me aswell reflash it million times in the middle of it again go to JXD website and Download the latest firmware then extract it to your SD card then while pressining power and the menu button,
It will boot into ugrading.zip then just click update from sd and let it reflash  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Justinovitch on March 16, 2012, 11:50:49 pm
This tool is not working for me aswell reflash it million times in the middle of it again go to JXD website and Download the latest firmware then extract it to your SD card then while pressining power and the menu button,
It will boot into ugrading.zip then just click update from sd and let it reflash  8)
Yeah that's exactly what I just did, it's working again but it's a shame that those EasyTools didn't work :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 12:40:30 am
Someone on Onlivefans ask for a video of the JXD in action with onlive and gamekeyboard, still think its laggy because of the cpu @600Mhz as well as wirless G could be wrong but you will see the lag..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-j7UYwNFjA

ruffnutts

BTW this is different to the first video lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 02:00:57 am
http://www.droidgamers.com/index.php/apps/3386-meet-kainy-the-applicatin-that-lets-you-play-pc-games-on-your-android-device-anywhere

Interesting (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kainy.client). I'll have to give it a try when I get home.

edit:Not compatible with the s601 or any of my android devices. I'm going to try splashtop :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 17, 2012, 02:38:14 am
are you using the stock market or did you replace it with the one that was supplied a while back? google vending 1.3 i think it was?

Ah ha, that's exactly what it is! Previously I used the google vending apk, this time I just kept the stock market. Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on March 17, 2012, 06:31:11 am
is there a way to see all the apps on the market and install them and make it think your device is compatible cause there are lots of things i cant download including facebook
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 17, 2012, 06:45:39 am
I will update my instructions to use the native lzma :)

One more thing for your instruction then.
mkimage from your zip file didn't want to work. It said that it is not installed in my system. So I had to install it with apt-get.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 06:55:21 am
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make_image from your zip file didn't want to work. It said that it is not installed in my system. So I had to install it with apt-get.
To run a program in linux, you need to set the permissions to executable, then make sure you specify the path as well when running the executable (unless you put it into a directory in your PATH variable).
so you'd cd to the directory it's in, "chmod +x mkimage", then run make image with "./mkimage <insert flags here>"
The ./ in the command specifies the current directory.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 17, 2012, 07:12:36 am
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make_image from your zip file didn't want to work. It said that it is not installed in my system. So I had to install it with apt-get.
To run a program in linux, you need to set the permissions to executable, then make sure you specify the path as well when running the executable (unless you put it into a directory in your PATH variable).
so you'd cd to the directory it's in, "chmod +x mkimage", then run make image with "./mkimage <insert flags here>"
The ./ in the command specifies the current directory.

mkimage from the archive has executable permissions and I ran it from the right path. I think it didn't work because of lack of some important libraries.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 08:32:48 am
Ah I see, it's complied for 64 bit linux and glibc 2.14.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 09:44:14 am
is there a way to see all the apps on the market and install them and make it think your device is compatible cause there are lots of things i cant download including facebook

Yeah it works fine for me i just in installed the .apk that I posted a few posts back and it updated the marked to the latest, then I installed gamekeyboard from there...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 17, 2012, 10:02:23 am
My JXD adventures came to a rough stop. I had the device rooted and everything worked fine. Off course "fine" isn't something I take for granted so I tried to install the new firmware from the jxd website so I could install the overclocking tool. Now my wifi keeps dropping and Unlockroot complains that it fails to chmod file data/local/temp. Anyone can help me out? Sholuld I downgrade the firmware?

Funny, I've been trying all afternoon but while I was typing this post it occurred to me that I should wipe all userdata. I rebooted in recover ymode and now everything is okay again...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 10:13:20 am
Not sure about the wifi issue, but the unlockroot issue seems to indicate that unlockroot really does use zergRush  ;D
This is a known issue trying to re-run zergrush again.
To fix it, delete the sh and boomsh files from /data/local/tmp and try again.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 10:25:00 am
Maybe thats why I have problems flasshing as well had no luck with the tool so where is /data/local/tmp?

Ok found it but nothing in there at all
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 17, 2012, 10:27:54 am
Actually wiping all userdata and reformatting the media partition works. So far no luck installing the overclock kernel though. On my second try (started with the 900 mHz one).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 10:30:13 am
Actually wiping all userdata and reformatting the media partition works. So far no luck installing the overclock kernel though. On my second try (started with the 900 mHz one).

I`m not having any luck tried so many times I got fed up with it... as it kills my JXD and I have to reflash firmware every time... its a joke  >:(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 17, 2012, 10:35:41 am
My JXD really doesn't like the overclock kernels. Ah well, back to the drawing board. I really think they are using "b" quality processors to keep the price down. That's why they underclock.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 10:48:01 am
Maybe thats why I have problems flasshing as well had no luck with the tool so where is /data/local/tmp?
This would only be an issue when trying to root, not flashing the kernel.
I would see if you can flash an unmodified kernel and not softbrick...

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Actually wiping all userdata and reformatting the media partition works.
The old sledgehammer flyswatter technique  ;)
Glad you got it to work. If it wasn't sh or boomsh preventing it from running, it might've been something else in the /data/local directory
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 17, 2012, 10:52:51 am
Yeah, I'm a bit rusty. My last hacking days were on the Commodore 64. I'm actually enjoying myself more with this thing than with my spanking new iPad.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 11:19:11 am
http://www.droidgamers.com/index.php/apps/3386-meet-kainy-the-applicatin-that-lets-you-play-pc-games-on-your-android-device-anywhere

Interesting (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kainy.client). I'll have to give it a try when I get home.

edit:Not compatible with the s601 or any of my android devices. I'm going to try splashtop :)

You could always request it.... looks aswome thanks for sharing  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 11:28:16 am
This ones compatible

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splashtop.remote&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLnNwbGFzaHRvcC5yZW1vdGUiXQ..

 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 12:04:06 pm
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edit:Not compatible with the s601 or any of my android devices. I'm going to try splashtop :)

You could always request it.... looks aswome thanks for sharing  8)

Actually it looks like kainy is compatible with one of my Atrix 2's but not the other ???. Typical android market lockdown nonsense.
I bought it and installed the APK on the S601 and it's working pretty well considering. It's still too laggy to be playable (at least skyrim is), but I'm busting a G network here... YMMV.
Already it does seem faster than onlive and splashtop.

edit: Continuum (http://www.getcontinuum.com/) (subspace) is totally playable ;D
It also properly recognizes remapped buttons through Gamekeyboard.

edit2: reduced the game resolution a lot and skyrim is actually running pretty well... it'll take 480x272 if you manually edit the skyrimprefs.ini, but the lowest possible menu resolution of 800x450 seemed a bit faster for some reason... Either way is pretty unreadable and tiny, but the framerate and response time is pretty good.
Sound doesn't stream from skyrim though it works fine in subspace.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 12:39:15 pm
So kainy works on the s601 after all - I have a N network but i think the s601 is only G or am i wrong lol, as there would be no benifit

Try old games like half life ect... love to see a video moofree  ;)

EDIT: lol acording to the market its compatible with my HTC wildfire S so might buy it.. but I will have to titanuim backup the app and side load it to the S601 ..is that right?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 12:54:36 pm
The Realtek 8188 wifi module should support 802.11N, though only 20mhz bandwidth iirc.

I pulled the com.kainy.client-1.apk directly from my phone's /data/app-private directory and installed it on my s601 through a regular apk install. No titanium backup needed.

When installing it like this, it'll be installed to the /data/app directory on the S601.


I also moved the com.kainy.client-1.zip from the /data/app directory on my phone to the same directory on the s601, but I'm not sure if that's needed...
(I gather this all has something to do with android's halfassed copy protection (http://www.strazzere.com/blog/?tag=app-private))
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 01:14:59 pm
Well I bought it just need to get it off my phone to the S601 lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 01:30:49 pm
Well I bought it just need to get it off my phone to the S601 lol
I swear by Root Explorer ;)

The next version of Kainy is supposed to be out on Sunday and will have built in binding of physical buttons.
Using gamekeyboard to map keys works fine, but pretty awkward when you need to switch back to a real keyboard to bring up the keyboard to press an unbound button.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 01:41:16 pm
Trying to root my HTC wildfire S with unlock root but never worked any ideas?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 02:28:53 pm
Trying to root my HTC wildfire S with unlock root but never worked any ideas?
Ehh not really sure. It depends on the version of the software you're running.
For starters, make sure usb debugging is on :)

My only real experience with rooting android has been with the atrix 2, using zergRush worked on the 2.3.5 releases, worked on some of the leaked 2.3.6 builds, and the exploit was fixed in the final 2.3.6 builds that were released in february (and leaked already before christmas lol).
We now have this guy's (http://vulnfactory.org/) "motofail" exploit that works on 2.3.6, but only on motorola devices.

The zergrush exploit worked on a wide variety of devices, you might want to give it a try.
(maybe use something like this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582) since it seems few here like doing stuff manually  :-* )
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 02:34:46 pm
Try old games like half life ect... love to see a video moofree  ;)
Not old as half life, but here's a video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqgsZjR32RU
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 02:48:10 pm
Great video left a comment lol - I just checked about rooting my phone what a mission think I leave it dont use phone for games anyway that's what the JXD is for also got a window N80 Tab inthe post  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 03:17:45 pm
How about using kainy and JXD through TV-OUT in another room lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 04:05:04 pm
GTA4 is working, and audio is streaming relatively well... need about 4 more buttons for full functionality though. damn digital analog nub binding
I don't think there's anything preventing you from doing TV out, I'm not using the updated firmware with it enabled, and I don't think I have the cable for it...

I could make a video of my phone running Kainy on my monitor via HDMI, but that'd be pretty redundant  :o
might do it anyway
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 17, 2012, 04:14:16 pm
Hopefully someone can help me out (or maybe I'm remembering wrong, who knows).

I'm pretty sure that before I upgraded/overlocked I had GTA3 playing where the X and O buttons on the righthand side of the unit acted as gas and brake...

Since I wiped my console and upgraded though, I can only accelerate using either the joystick, or the touch screen controls.

I've tried a number of different qwerty.kl files, but none are making a difference in this respect.... and I'm getting lost in a sea of qwerty.kl's. :)

So... does anyone have a qwerty.kl that allows the hard buttons to be used with GTA3, or am I imagining things?

If someone has it working, could you post your qwerty.kl? (or post a link to one?)

Thanks.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 04:20:54 pm
Make sure you're running the newest version of gta3. They changed the keybindings with version 1.3.
This one here http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14536681/qwerty.zip should work so long as you haven't changed the stock s601 build.prop settings.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 17, 2012, 04:42:46 pm
Your qwerty.kl did the trick, thanks!

For reference sake, is this the stock qwerty.kl, or a modified one?

Make sure you're running the newest version of gta3. They changed the keybindings with version 1.3.
This one here http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14536681/qwerty.zip should work so long as you haven't changed the stock s601 build.prop settings.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 04:49:26 pm
Your qwerty.kl did the trick, thanks!

For reference sake, is this the stock qwerty.kl, or a modified one?

Make sure you're running the newest version of gta3. They changed the keybindings with version 1.3.
This one here http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14536681/qwerty.zip should work so long as you haven't changed the stock s601 build.prop settings.

This one's modified so the face buttons and triggers are bound to number keys. Rockstar has the functions bound to 0-9 plus enter and C and a few others.
I didn't get all the functions bound, as you'd totally lose volume buttons :D

What I'd like to see investigated is totally disabling the lock slider, and instead using the slider as a toggle between two separate keybindings....
I wonder how possible this is....

(also maybe adding diodes to the key matrix to fix ghost keys)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 05:04:23 pm
I just tested streaming Half-Life to the S601 using Kainy works well just need to figure out how to map the keys and I'm good to go but you have to launch the game manually as it don't launch from the app... also if you sitting @ the comp its like having the S601 as a joypad lol... cool app needs more work of course..

Any ideas how to map the keys to buttons shall I use gamekeyboard?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 05:15:31 pm
Yeah, gamekeyboard works, and you can have up to 30 binds now. Also, it might be a good idea to put together some scripts at some point...
Crank up the mouse emulation sensitivity. You should be able to remove the onscreen buttons.

There's are a couple settings in gamekeyboard ie:"[Back] Key action", so if you hold Back, you can trigger an event. I have this bound to Input Method Picker, so I can switch back and forth between Hacker's Keyboard and gamekeyboard relatively easily. but still annoying.
There's the Swap Gamepad/Keyboard action, but the keyboard built into gamekeyboard doesn't have all the keys.
This will hopefully be moot tomorrow when Kainy gets updated
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 05:26:46 pm
Ok so what I need to do is find out what keys do what in Half-Life then map them in Gamekeyboard... in kainy how do you bring up the on screen buttons thats in the video?

I will do a video once I get running nice  ;)

Also I'm using the original build.prop so mine aint like the experia play.. what are you using moofree?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 17, 2012, 05:36:53 pm
Set up the hardkey mappings through gamekeyboard, and then hide the gamepad, the hardkey mappings will continue to be remapped so long as you keep gamekeyboard selected as your input method. Some apps don't recognized remapped keys no matter how hard we try without recompiling part of the system; thankfully Kainy isn't one of these.

On the other hand, if you need to bind an action to an onscreen button, supposedly Kainy allows for this, so give the "Pages" settings a try and you can drag around buttons and supposedly set custom button icons and stuff.
Also I'm using the original build.prop so mine aint like the experia play.. what are you using moofree?

Stock build.prop and keybindings from my black s601's stock build dated feb 13. I've got the 900mhz kernel running though it's not the newest build.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 05:56:45 pm
Ok that's what I did for onlive - all though this aint onlive so I'm asuming you leave that unchecked!

Once I've had me dinner goner see what I can do  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on March 17, 2012, 06:58:16 pm
Someone know if netflix is compatible?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smsman on March 17, 2012, 07:03:08 pm
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Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 17, 2012, 07:41:58 pm
Someone know if netflix is compatible?

Yep runs sweet :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on March 17, 2012, 07:59:30 pm
Someone know if netflix is compatible?

Yep runs sweet :)

Thanks good to know
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 08:27:58 pm
Just been streaming Half Life to my JXD using Kainy..... video goming soon... 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on March 17, 2012, 08:59:11 pm
While in subject, someone used to android know what is the best "Remote Desktop client" for android?

And which one works in s601?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 17, 2012, 09:35:36 pm
Well Kainy is what I'm using just come out a while ago and there's one called splashtop here

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.splashtop.remote&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zcGxhc2h0b3AucmVtb3RlIl0.

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: chevette on March 17, 2012, 11:17:29 pm
I'm a JXDS601 newbie...just got my JXDS601 a few days ago. I put the new firmware in and rooted it. The problem I'm having is some of the some of the emulators I've tried will not work. I bought the unit for old school emulation (8+16 bit). I'm having trouble with GENSOID + NESOID....they simply will not run. Mame4Droid and SNESoid work great. Which old school emulators do you guys recommend??? 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 18, 2012, 03:36:23 am
I'm getting a bit annoyed now. My JXD doesn't want to be overclocked at all.  I've got the 800 Mhz kernel working now but get random freezes and reboots. JXD must have bought a bunch of rejected higher clocked A9 Processors and underclocked them. This is done quite often with PC processors but in this case it really makes the JXD underpowered. Does anyone have a good idea to coax more power out of this thing?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 18, 2012, 07:34:51 am
I'm getting a bit annoyed now. My JXD doesn't want to be overclocked at all.  I've got the 800 Mhz kernel working now but get random freezes and reboots. JXD must have bought a bunch of rejected higher clocked A9 Processors and underclocked them. This is done quite often with PC processors but in this case it really makes the JXD underpowered. Does anyone have a good idea to coax more power out of this thing?

you can try to limit frequency with setcpu to find maximum stable frequency. for me it's 725 mhz. then you can make kernel for your frequency and flash it to your console.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on March 18, 2012, 07:54:01 am
any news on remapping physical keys/buttons to screen presses?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 18, 2012, 09:05:52 am
any news on remapping physical keys/buttons to screen presses?

If only... maybe ask the dev of gamekeybaord
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: indask8 on March 18, 2012, 09:30:07 am
I'm a JXDS601 newbie...just got my JXDS601 a few days ago. I put the new firmware in and rooted it. The problem I'm having is some of the some of the emulators I've tried will not work. I bought the unit for old school emulation (8+16 bit). I'm having trouble with GENSOID + NESOID....they simply will not run. Mame4Droid and SNESoid work great. Which old school emulators do you guys recommend???

The latest version of nesoid/snesoid etc... (from slideme for example) should work, I had the exact same problem, they install fine but when you try to launch a game they return to the menu...

You need to go into settings then Applications/Manage Applications, click on the non working app and choose "clear data" then try again.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 18, 2012, 10:23:38 am
I found more and more 3-buttons combos while playing different games.
I wonder if it is possible to solve this issue with altering kernel, or it is a hardware issue?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 18, 2012, 12:27:24 pm
That's a hardware issue. Real cheap keyboards will have a maximum number of simultaneous key presses. This is no different.

Only game I really notice a problem is metroid games where you are running and jumping and shooting a whole lot with r and l trigger held down.

I don't find it a major issue because all 2 button combos work it appears it just messes up when you start doing 3 button and only some combos produce the ghost inputs.

I don't think we are going to fix this, might want to bring it up with jxd if its that annoying
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 18, 2012, 12:45:16 pm
I wrote to JXD about this issue but they did not answer.
The only way to fix it that I found is to set select and start to volume buttons in emulator's settings.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 18, 2012, 12:51:18 pm
The only way to fix it that I found is to set select and start to volume buttons in emulator's settings.

That's pretty clever actually. From the separate keylayout files, it looks like volume up and down, menu, back and power are all on their own separate key matrix and wouldn't be triggered by the key rollover (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollover_(key)#Key_jamming_and_ghosting) ghosting of the other buttons.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 18, 2012, 03:07:16 pm
Can you map gamekeyboard to the cursor up/down keys?

I looked, but couldn't see how to do it (unless I just missed it).

I played angry birds, and couldn't control the screen zoom (since we can't pinch zoom on the screen). On the PC, the cursor up/down keys control zoom... so I wonder if that would work on Android as well...

Anyone find any alternate way to control zoom in angry birds?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mrkingoo on March 18, 2012, 03:58:42 pm
Tried "double click/touch"?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 18, 2012, 05:40:33 pm
Tried "double click/touch"?

Yes, I can't find anything that works.

The problem is, without being able to control zoom, you can't see the bird you're launching and the structure you're trying to destroy at the same time.... makes it a little more challenging...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smsman on March 18, 2012, 05:44:49 pm
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Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 18, 2012, 06:47:33 pm
Please  How can I add a new language

What language? its in settings, languages & keyboard - if not then maybe ask JXD to add your lauguage
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 18, 2012, 06:56:22 pm
Can you map gamekeyboard to the cursor up/down keys?

I've tried all the keys of keyboard with this app (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.volosyukivan&feature=search_result) and none of them has affected to the game.
It seems that developers of Angry Birds did not use any input from hardware buttons.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 18, 2012, 09:42:49 pm
i know there are some flash players for android out there... did anybody try one of those out yet on the jxd? otherwise for flash games well have to stick to the remote app.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 18, 2012, 10:31:06 pm
bamboori have you been reading my mind - I was just playing BMX Extreme thought wonder if the JXD can play flash Games otherwise I'm goner try streaming it using Kainy and gamekeyboard lol

EDIT: works ok streaming it with kainy & Gamekeyboard lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 18, 2012, 10:49:24 pm
How about flash game box?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on March 19, 2012, 06:32:47 am
I'm a JXDS601 newbie...just got my JXDS601 a few days ago. I put the new firmware in and rooted it. The problem I'm having is some of the some of the emulators I've tried will not work. I bought the unit for old school emulation (8+16 bit). I'm having trouble with GENSOID + NESOID....they simply will not run. Mame4Droid and SNESoid work great. Which old school emulators do you guys recommend???
Snes9X EX http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex for SNES
GBCoid for GameBoy Color
GAMEBOID for GameBoy Advance
MD.emu for SEGA MegaDrive
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 19, 2012, 09:14:21 am
New kainy version is out which supports mapping hardware buttons.
We can't bind buttons to mouse movement, but we can do mouse buttons. (which you can't do in gamekeyboard)

Only limitation is that there aren't options to rebind space and enter ie: the default select and start binds.
It might be best just to change the qwerty.kl file to have those as BUTTON_START and BUTTON_SELECT as snesfan suggests in his keycode thread.
(Though on second thought, space and enter are decent default binds from the perspective of streaming pc apps)

Also can't find the damn thing on the market with the s601 yet... going to email the developer.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 09:41:22 am
I can only get the update on my phone lol.. hope he makes it compatible on the market for JXD, supose you couldn't send me the update moofree till this happens.. ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 19, 2012, 09:43:47 am
I can only get the update on my phone lol.. hope he makes it compatible on the market for JXD, supose you couldn't send me the update moofree till this happens.. ;D
You should just root your phone!  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 09:53:02 am
Well for my phone is a bit tricky and like I said dont use it for that kind of stuff lol, hope my tablet turns up soon :-)

Video uploading now of HF running  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 11:04:31 am
Right video for you Kainy streaming Half Liffe to the JXD.... dodgy video lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdDvZSX7EO0

ruffnutts  8)

Maybe we should start a new thread for Kainy talk ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 19, 2012, 11:41:26 am
Good video :) The audio is always pretty jerky (when it works) even with a perfect network connection.
It still does look promising. It already works with virtualbox sessions, and I've gotten a pretty responsive xubuntu desktop with this software- though it's not exactly useful at 480x272. lol
Time to cook up a nethack binding.
I found that one of my wireless cards supported host mode in the drivers, so I've been able to test 802.11N vs. G. N makes a pretty big difference, making most 3d games playable when you have a decent signal.

Quote
Maybe we should start a new thread for Kainy talk ;)
Good idea. I'd like to see how it works on the yinlips devices, and it could be nice on the capacitive s7100...

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 02:19:35 pm
Both our video's or on dingoo scene main page as I emailed the info across so more people get to know about kainy  8)

Well my router is Wirless N and I have had HF running flawless with out glitchy sound,
Some times you need to be careful your not running 2x servers in the background by mistake lol, it happend to
Me and it was stuttering like hell lol

I'm goner see how the mapping of buttons work with out Gamekeyboard later after work,
Lets hope he adds support for the JXD straight from the market a.... ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 02:32:01 pm
I've made two videos showing performance at 950 mhz.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gz06ck6MRc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0diQz8wjObs
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 03:11:47 pm
mine arrived today. i love it already :P
could someone post a step by step guide what to do before starting to play? all i could manage was the firmware update :|
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 19, 2012, 03:18:02 pm
I finally got mine working correctly. My PC still fails to recognize it as a device, but oddly enough it still allowed me to unlock root.

FPSE seems to run smooth but whenever I try to run games on neoroid it seems to lock up and I have to reset.

I tried to download and install Onlive but I'm getting a message that the s601 is not a compatible device to run it? How did you guys get it to work on your consoles?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 03:39:40 pm
I finally got mine working correctly. My PC still fails to recognize it as a device, but oddly enough it still allowed me to unlock root.

FPSE seems to run smooth but whenever I try to run games on neoroid it seems to lock up and I have to reset.

I tried to download and install Onlive but I'm getting a message that the s601 is not a compatible device to run it? How did you guys get it to work on your consoles?

I can post the .apk file this evening for you if you want... as I'm at work....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 19, 2012, 04:00:06 pm
Thanks ruffnutts, I definitely appreciate it. :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 19, 2012, 04:31:05 pm
Oh sweet, still in regards to kainy, using the microsoft keyboard layout creator (http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=22339) you can make a custom keyboard layout that triggers different keys based on the ctrl or alt button states.
eg: I've bound volume+ to ctrl with gamekeyboard, and created a keyboard layout where I have Ctrl+movement keys to trigger other keys instead, so CTRL+WASD is treated as TFGH instead.
This is pretty useful trying to cram all the functionality of PC games onto the relatively few number of buttons of the s601.
It'd be cool to get this kind of functionality for android input.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 05:09:44 pm
i started gingerbreak a while ago, is it normal to need a long time on the jxd?
or do i have to use sth else to root it?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 19, 2012, 05:42:47 pm
i started gingerbreak a while ago, is it normal to need a long time on the jxd?
or do i have to use sth else to root it?
Never took me longer than 20 seconds for the script to run and relaunch adb with root shell

People here have used unlockroot (http://unlockroot.com/) to do it but it has some adware you need to opt out of? (never used it myself.)
I use the zergRush (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916) script and do it manually (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg38007/#msg38007). There seems to be an automated way using said script here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321582).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 06:03:06 pm
._.
we really need a step by step guide i think...
it should be rooted now, new firmware installed as well.
but i still cannot remove the stock apps.
next thing would be new qwerty.kl and new mhz kernel.
somebody willing to help me via pm/skype?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 06:12:16 pm
._.
we really need a step by step guide i think...
it should be rooted now, new firmware installed as well.
but i still cannot remove the stock apps.
next thing would be new qwerty.kl and new mhz kernel.
somebody willing to help me via pm/skype?

Try this:

http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862

The easy-tools by zepxxx
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 07:20:54 pm
in step 3  it always says device not found T_T
which conditions do i need for that? aka os and any sdk or sth?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 07:45:14 pm
You have to connect your console to pc in usb debugging mode. In setting, applications, development, usb debugging.
Tick the option and connect the console to pc and repeat the steps.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 08:02:03 pm
I finally got mine working correctly. My PC still fails to recognize it as a device, but oddly enough it still allowed me to unlock root.

FPSE seems to run smooth but whenever I try to run games on neoroid it seems to lock up and I have to reset.

I tried to download and install Onlive but I'm getting a message that the s601 is not a compatible device to run it? How did you guys get it to work on your consoles?

Here is the Onlive.apk

http://ppl.ug/Yn3TXRy-6yI/

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 08:06:35 pm
I've made a New Video showing running of Virtua Tennis for Android!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDs2KP3lBM
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 08:07:37 pm
I got a sneaky suspicion that unlock root don't fully root the JXD because if that was the case then why does the kernel Not flash properly to my JXD "0" option on the easy tools works fine though - really don't understand man  >:(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 08:12:39 pm
I've made a New Video showing running of Virtua Tennis for Android!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkDs2KP3lBM

Sweet video check my comment  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 08:15:49 pm
I'm running Virtua tennis at 800 mhz. Maybe can even run at 600 mhz. It seems very optimized.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 08:24:18 pm
thanks!
though it seemed i onnly needed to tell windows which driver to use lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 08:31:07 pm
thanks!
though it seemed i onnly needed to tell windows which driver to use lol

So did you get to flash a new kernel?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 08:44:46 pm
How long is the reboot once the kernel is flashed?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 08:54:24 pm
i guess about twice the normal speed ;D
its really amazing how powerful this thing is.
though mine gets pretty warm, ill order heatsinks soon i think :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 09:10:31 pm
can't flash this for love or money man ggggrr
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 09:52:52 pm
I've lost count on how many times I've tried @ bamboori how did you do it - flash the kernel that is?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 19, 2012, 10:07:10 pm
do you get the device not found error?
in that case you have to install teh android sdk, the google usb driver.
it may still not be recognized yet, in that case you have to manually select the google usb driver for it.
it works for me now, though i cant see it in my workspace :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 10:09:34 pm
To see if you are connected in usb debugging mode you need to see a little android robot in the notifications bar. That shows you thay you are in usb debugging. If not, maybe is a driver issue as bamboori says.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 10:55:16 pm
Thing is I have no probs rooting its just flashing the kernel USB Google driver?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 19, 2012, 11:01:43 pm
Flashing the kernel is the same using adb.exe. Are you using the easy - tools published by zepxxx or are you doing manually?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 11:06:41 pm
I'ne done both... I have been getting this divice can perform faster when plugging in the JXD but it roots fine and on easy tools 0 option works and number 16 works to which is the original build.prop so why I can't understand the kernel don't flash
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 11:10:12 pm
Under devices its displayed as Android Composite ADB Interface
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 19, 2012, 11:34:44 pm
I've been having the same issues Ruffnutts (thanks for the Onlive app btw) with connecting my device properly to by PC. I was able to use the easy tool and I think I was able to flash my s601 because I'm running at 950mhz no problem. My main issue is that no matter what I seem to do my PC won't recognize my system when I connect it.

I get the "device can run faster" crap and then it says that the device can not be found soon after.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 19, 2012, 11:50:09 pm
Well I can do everything apart from flash the kernel - well it does flash but then the JXD gets stuck @ the JXD boot screen when it reboots and don't change after that...  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 20, 2012, 12:05:01 am
actually mine is listed as "FROYO" where you can see your mouse, keyboard etc.
but i cant access the memory via pc.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 20, 2012, 12:26:44 am
I've lost count on how many times I've tried @ bamboori how did you do it - flash the kernel that is?

you're going to have to bite the bullet and flash it manually yourself. get adb.exe from somewhere and follow the instructions that I posted earlier. When the error appears, copy and paste it here and we can help you :)

or does it flash fine but fail to boot afterwards? If this is the problem then download this update: http://www.jxd.cc/download.asp?id=263&selectclassid=019009%29 and flash it (the kernels I uploaded are based on the kernel from that update specifically). Then flash the OC kernels and apply snesfan's fixes as appropriate. Nothing should go wrong ;) I suggest this because you are flashing the english language JXD update, perhaps their kernels are not compatible for some stupid reason (grabbing at straws here!).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 20, 2012, 12:29:09 am
When I first tried to do upgrade, windows couldn't identify my JXD, so I installed these adb drivers and it did the trick:

http://www.general-files.com/download/gs613feeh5di0/Android_ADB_Drivers_x86-x64.zip.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on March 20, 2012, 01:06:47 am
There is an incredible amount of useful information in this thread, and it keeps building up. Any chance this device can have its own section?
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 20, 2012, 01:34:32 am
I left my JXD for a few days and went back to my trusty PSP. Reading ruffnuts posts however makes me wonder if the JXD is flashed correctly. I guess I'll try again tonight. At 800 Mhz it freezes randomly but at 900 it gets stuck at the JXD bootscreen. That doesn't sound like overheating to me (although Singapore is oretty hot to begin with)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 20, 2012, 07:09:40 am
I left my JXD for a few days and went back to my trusty PSP. Reading ruffnuts posts however makes me wonder if the JXD is flashed correctly. I guess I'll try again tonight. At 800 Mhz it freezes randomly but at 900 it gets stuck at the JXD bootscreen. That doesn't sound like overheating to me (although Singapore is oretty hot to begin with)

It seems that overclocking is a matter of luck. Some chps work at high speed (mine works perfect at 950) while others get stuck even at 800 mhz. I think JXD is using some defective chips and that's the reason they put the  stock speed at 600.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 07:48:28 am
Thanks for all your help guy's I flashed the cn version of the latest firmware last night and I do have the ABD drivers
Installed as well but I will try the ones in the link

I think singapura might be right about the chips... its a bit suspect that is only 600Mhz @ perchase hmmmm

BTW: I've used 2 computers and 2 cables so there's clearly somthing wrong here...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 08:28:16 am
See I new I was doing it right it flashed @750Mhz gutted wished it could go faster  >:(

And its still unstable sometimes boots and sometimes dont.... sod it I buy a yinlips G16 lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 20, 2012, 08:37:13 am
See I new I was doing it right it flashed @750Mhz gutted wished it could go faster  >:(

Mine is not stable at 750Mhz...
For exemple It reboots or  freeze around every 15 minutes when playing.

700 is OK... i use setCpu which is not ideal.
I know there are some instructions to create a custom kernel but if someone has an already done 700 or 725 kernel, i would be interested.

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on March 20, 2012, 08:50:54 am
Just a quick(2) question.
1)To re-flash Kernals so that i can use overclock, i just put in the altered uimage file abhoriel posted and re-flash using update files?
2)I'm only interested about overclocking to 800mhz(I'll accept 750mhz) at the moment, but as i have been playing legend of dragoon and just reached disc 2 on fpse i'm wondering if anyone knows how to back up saves/savestates on fpse so that i don't lose my progress, any one know where i can find these?
Also i've installed antutu cpu manager(I'm using stck prop.build , After root, but as the kernal isn't changed will only let me clock the standard 600mhz) and it says that the jxd is using an arm v7 rev4 (v7l) aithough it was supposed to be the a9?
3)Or is there another way that i can overclock without reflashing(Use another app?)

Feel like a noob again. Thanks in advance
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 10:07:59 am
what is the uboot for - if you pess and hold the power and + volume button together you can ugrade the uboot?

So think we need a custom firmware I noticed th JXD S7100 has one, even if I can't overclock to higher speeds still would Love a minamal custom rom  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: RexNatFlenders on March 20, 2012, 12:32:39 pm
hello,

today i received my s601  :) but my power led doesnt work :(. i hope the rest works fine.

update: my battery is dead. i can only run the system when the wall charger is pluged in. :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 20, 2012, 12:54:18 pm
Alright, me again. ;)

I recently loaded up my unit with tons of GBA games and tried to run gameboid but it asked for a bios file. I found the bios, put it into the root of my SD card then tried to select it when the emulator asks for it but after I selected it it went right back to asking for it and this continued over and over again. The name of the bios file is gba_bios.bin if that makes any difference.

I got neoroid for my neo geo needs and placed a bunch of supported games on my SD card as well. I go to run a game, I then get some loading bars and then it immediately goes to a white screen and a second later takes me back to the emulator menu.

The only emulator that seems to work so far without any problems is FPSE, which to be honest I was immensely surprised about.

Ruffnutts: Thanks again for your Onlive app. Unfortunately when I try to find the app to install it on my SD card it can't find it at all?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 20, 2012, 01:16:28 pm
today i received my s601  :) but my power led doesnt work :(. i hope the rest works fine.

Power led is not bright. Try to look at it in darkness.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 20, 2012, 01:41:35 pm
I had the exact same problem with gameboid... uninstall and reinstall it. As soon as it's done installing it, run it, and select the gba bios file.

Alright, me again. ;)

I recently loaded up my unit with tons of GBA games and tried to run gameboid but it asked for a bios file. I found the bios, put it into the root of my SD card then tried to select it when the emulator asks for it but after I selected it it went right back to asking for it and this continued over and over again. The name of the bios file is gba_bios.bin if that makes any difference.

I got neoroid for my neo geo needs and placed a bunch of supported games on my SD card as well. I go to run a game, I then get some loading bars and then it immediately goes to a white screen and a second later takes me back to the emulator menu.

The only emulator that seems to work so far without any problems is FPSE, which to be honest I was immensely surprised about.

Ruffnutts: Thanks again for your Onlive app. Unfortunately when I try to find the app to install it on my SD card it can't find it at all?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 20, 2012, 02:22:34 pm
actually you just have to put the bios file in teh same folder as the gba roms :p
goggle helped me on this one

oh and i wont replace my dpad, i really like it lol
but ill be sure to replace the shoulder buttons with some mouse-like ones
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 20, 2012, 02:36:38 pm
Tried all suggestions for Gameboid and nothing seems to work. It keeps telling me to choose a bios file even after I selected the bios file.

Tried to uninstall and reinstall which allowed me to successfully choose the bios. When I try to load a rom it tells me to choose a bios first. :P

The Onlive apk that ruffnutts sent me does not show up as an option to install when I try to use the appinstaller program.

So far I can't say I'm happy with this device...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 02:51:38 pm
Tried all suggestions for Gameboid and nothing seems to work. It keeps telling me to choose a bios file even after I selected the bios file.

Tried to uninstall and reinstall which allowed me to successfully choose the bios. When I try to load a rom it tells me to choose a bios first. :P

The Onlive apk that ruffnutts sent me does not show up as an option to install when I try to use the appinstaller program.

So far I can't say I'm happy with this device...

Look carefuly when looking through the list it will show as example...  com.onlive_client1.2.apk then click it  and it will ask you to install  - thats off the top of my head  lol... btw it is there if you put it on the root of your SD  ;)
Or use file browser and lauch to install from there  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: RexNatFlenders on March 20, 2012, 02:54:25 pm
today i received my s601  :) but my power led doesnt work :(. i hope the rest works fine.

Power led is not bright. Try to look at it in darkness.

thank you.

1 cable of the battery was not attached to the motherboard. i solved the problem and attached the cable back to the motherboard and now the console working again.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 02:56:51 pm
I'm still in shock that mine can't even handle 750Mhz.... might have to go in the bin lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 20, 2012, 03:02:58 pm
Thanks for the advice. I can see onlive in the file browser but when I try to install it I get the message "unable to parse the package".

Is there a possibility that I just screwed up instructions and installed everything incorrectly at the time I unrooted the device? I followed the instructions on unlocking and rooting so yeah...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 04:18:31 pm
I've never had this problem maybe start from scratch....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on March 20, 2012, 04:58:01 pm
Now Using setcpu and running fine for 700mhz, will stress test 750mhz after work. but able to check during my break. Overclocking working fine at lower freq thanks to abhoriel instructions(Should've re-read them). Need to order a heat sync after payday. see what this can do then. It's just like when i first got dingux running right. Love this device to bits at the moment. Trying to take it steady until i feel comfortable with the battery usage level.

Big thanks to everyone working on this so far,

I agree with the need for a custom rom at the moment.
Using qq player for video mainly now as after rooting had problems with the google movie player thingy, still not really bothered too much about that as when i can use so many great apps. Splash top is working fine also.

I love how customisable this device is and the support from dingoonity is great and the info you get from xda is awesome.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 20, 2012, 05:41:54 pm
I'm still in shock that mine can't even handle 750Mhz.... might have to go in the bin lol

I can upload somewhere my 725 MHz kernel if you want.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 20, 2012, 05:54:59 pm
Ok, so I tried to start all over again and nothing seems to change when I did.

I'm at wits end here. I think I'm going to just go to factory as at least then things actually worked every now and then and just put up with it until CFW is eventually released.

*SIGH

The only other thing I can think of is take another route to doing this. I saw a few of you post a manual way to unlock and root the device? Also what other programs can I use besides Unlock Root and which ones would you suggest I try?

Thanks again to all of you who have been helping me so far, this is crazy.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 06:38:44 pm
I'm still in shock that mine can't even handle 750Mhz.... might have to go in the bin lol

I can upload somewhere my 725 MHz kernel if you want.

Thanks that would be cool - all though I never manualy flash mine I used the easy tools lol, could you create a .bat file to flash it.. still can't get the hang of this cmd stuff lol ;D

BTW I just pre-ordered the Yinlips G16 incase I get fed up with this pmsl... better not tell the misses haha
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 20, 2012, 06:55:26 pm
lol

Went to factory settings and now nothing works period.

WHOA. I just connected my device randomly to my PC and all of a sudden NOW it wants to be detected.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 20, 2012, 07:10:14 pm
Thanks that would be cool - all though I never manualy flash mine I used the easy tools lol, could you create a .bat file to flash it.. still can't get the hang of this cmd stuff lol ;D

Here it is (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel725.zip).

Unzip and run img725.cmd
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 20, 2012, 07:17:21 pm
I'm still in shock that mine can't even handle 750Mhz.... might have to go in the bin lol

I can upload somewhere my 725 MHz kernel if you want.

Thanks that would be cool - all though I never manualy flash mine I used the easy tools lol, could you create a .bat file to flash it.. still can't get the hang of this cmd stuff lol ;D

BTW I just pre-ordered the Yinlips G16 incase I get fed up with this pmsl... better not tell the misses haha

Here code flash_image in easy-tools
Code: [Select]
adb.exe shell su -c "mkdir /data/tmp/"
adb.exe push Overclock/kernel.img /data/tmp/
adb.exe shell su -c "chmod 777 /data/tmp/flash_image"
adb.exe shell su -c "/data/tmp/flash_image boot /data/tmp/kernel.img"
adb.exe shell su -c "rm /data/tmp/*"
adb.exe reboot
adb.exe kill-server
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 08:27:11 pm
Thanks that would be cool - all though I never manualy flash mine I used the easy tools lol, could you create a .bat file to flash it.. still can't get the hang of this cmd stuff lol ;D

Here it is (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel725.zip).

Unzip and run img725.cmd

Cheers worked a treat but before I did it my setcpu and titanium backup was playing up so I uninstalled them for now,
Do I need setcpu?  was thinking of using a app called andriod overclock...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 20, 2012, 08:54:17 pm
Do I need setcpu?  was thinking of using a app called andriod overclock...

Well, if you don't want to limit frequency manually then you don't need SetCpu.

On the other hand it's interesting to ask someone who knows what's the difference between performance when SetCpu runs and doesn't limit frequency and performance when SetCpu is uninstalled
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 20, 2012, 09:14:00 pm
I got mine officially rooted now and my PC seems to recognized the device.

Now my issue is that gameoid still refuses to use my bios file, neoroid still white screens when loading roms and I can not install Onlive or the updated market apks because when I go to install them I get the "parse package" error.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 20, 2012, 09:19:31 pm
maybe the bios file is corrupted. Have you tried another gba-bios file?
Neodroid requieres GNGEOLIBS (download in market) to work properly. But It is not the best choice to use. try neo.emu instead.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 09:29:15 pm
Do I need setcpu?  was thinking of using a app called andriod overclock...

Well, if you don't want to limit frequency manually then you don't need SetCpu.

On the other hand it's interesting to ask someone who knows what's the difference between performance when SetCpu runs and doesn't limit frequency and performance when SetCpu is uninstalled

Well I reinstalled it and its fine now - I've set it to min 300 and max 725 and check for performance and its great,
Dont know why but I restored my apps with TTB and I don't think it worked to well...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 10:26:13 pm
anyone know what the GPU is clocked @ I bet it aint 400Mhz... could this be overclocked to lol

Been looking at some nice ram heatsinks that could be used on the CPU
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: RexNatFlenders on March 20, 2012, 10:40:56 pm
hello,

i have a problem with the buttons in most emulators. when i hit the R Trigger, square button and the left button at the same time the games paused every time. is this normal? i have the normal qwery.kl installed because with the new qwerty.kl the same happend in Riptide GP.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 10:59:18 pm
Yeah its normal lol - its a pain I know..

BTW there's a new version FPse psx emulator anyone tried it out?  it has OpenGL plugin

Ok old news been out since Feb pmsl
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 20, 2012, 11:14:46 pm
Now Using setcpu and running fine for 700mhz, will stress test 750mhz after work. but able to check during my break. Overclocking working fine at lower freq thanks to abhoriel instructions(Should've re-read them). Need to order a heat sync after payday. see what this can do then. It's just like when i first got dingux running right. Love this device to bits at the moment. Trying to take it steady until i feel comfortable with the battery usage level.

Big thanks to everyone working on this so far,

I agree with the need for a custom rom at the moment.
Using qq player for video mainly now as after rooting had problems with the google movie player thingy, still not really bothered too much about that as when i can use so many great apps. Splash top is working fine also.

I love how customisable this device is and the support from dingoonity is great and the info you get from xda is awesome.

Yeah I think its a great device, and am amazed at how cheap it is :) As SNESFAN pointed out, we have no idea how much a heat sink will help. The device obviously has no heat sensors, so its hard to know how hot its getting. Perhaps try taking the case off, running a stress test with an overclocked kernel and feeling the chip to see how hot it gets is an idea.

If people want a kernel of a specific frequency, let me know and I'll patch some up tomorrow. I'll try and make a better patcher at some point which can be used by anyone. Its unfortunate that we have to use this stupid method of having lots of different frequency kernels, but setcpu doesnt seem to work quite right.

Having a custom rom is difficult because roms (like the update roms from JXD) have to be signed by JXD for the recovery to flash them. This means that we can't make our own roms, which leaves us relying on adb commands. Perhaps JXD can be convinced to update the recovery so that it doesnt require signed updates :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 20, 2012, 11:23:16 pm
So the JXD S7100 must have unsiged updates because there's a custom rom for that..

I know these are for ram but sure thay can work with a small CPU - Dimension: 12 x 11 x 4 mm.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-X-Copper-Heat-Sink-DDR-DDR2-DDR3-RAM-Memory-RHS03-/110837309165?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccess_RL&hash=item19ce6b1eed

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/8-ALUMINIUM-RAM-MEMORY-CHIP-DIMM-DDR-DDR2-HEATSINKS-ADHESIVE-BACKING-NEW-/190638935146?pt=UK_Computing_ComputerComponents_MemoryRAM_JN&hash=item2c62f74c6a

ruffnutts
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 21, 2012, 02:02:02 am
Thanks that would be cool - all though I never manualy flash mine I used the easy tools lol, could you create a .bat file to flash it.. still can't get the hang of this cmd stuff lol ;D

Here it is (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel725.zip).

Unzip and run img725.cmd

Thanks man. I'm in the same boat as ruffnutts so maybe this will work. If not, I'll wait till something better comes out. My PSP works a lot faster @333 Mhz anyway.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 21, 2012, 07:42:37 am
My caanoo can run @850Mhz ;D

Anyone tried aDosBox for android?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 21, 2012, 08:31:41 am
Nice little Light Cycle Game

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.batterypoweredgames.lightracer3dbasic&feature=search_result&rdid=com.batterypoweredgames.lightracer3dbasic&rdot=1

 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 21, 2012, 11:59:53 am
So the JXD S7100 must have unsiged updates because there's a custom rom for that..

if anyone else wants to have a go at it....

google'd and found a guide that outlines the procedure

http://lazydroid.com/2011/03/howto-repack-and-sign-rom-image-update-zip-files/


EDIT:

and this is what I think we will need to be able to flash custom roms

http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/10/porting-clockwork-recovery-to-new.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 21, 2012, 12:04:26 pm
Well the 750 Mhz is stable so far. I'm waiting for some feedback on cpu heatsinks. That might help a bit. The average temperature here is already 35C so I guess I can't blame the little bugger to faint at high frequencies. Keeping my fingers crossed for a real tablet with game controls. 7-8", Core 10 or maybe even a Tegra 3?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 21, 2012, 12:10:19 pm
Well the 750 Mhz is stable so far. I'm waiting for some feedback on cpu heatsinks. That might help a bit. The average temperature here is already 35C so I guess I can't blame the little bugger to faint at high frequencies. Keeping my fingers crossed for a real tablet with game controls. 7-8", Core 10 or maybe even a Tegra 3?

http://wikipad.com/

release date of 28 MAY 2012, going to be my next purchase
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 21, 2012, 12:33:09 pm
Well the 750 Mhz is stable so far. I'm waiting for some feedback on cpu heatsinks. That might help a bit. The average temperature here is already 35C so I guess I can't blame the little bugger to faint at high frequencies. Keeping my fingers crossed for a real tablet with game controls. 7-8", Core 10 or maybe even a Tegra 3?

http://wikipad.com/

release date of 28 MAY 2012, going to be my next purchase

Yummie! Any idea on the price? Found it, $200 plus$50 for the dock. Sounds reasonable. I love the negative comments of people on the various blogs. They have absolutely no imagination what a proper gaming tablet on Android is capable of.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on March 21, 2012, 04:59:46 pm
Well the 750 Mhz is stable so far. I'm waiting for some feedback on cpu heatsinks. That might help a bit. The average temperature here is already 35C so I guess I can't blame the little bugger to faint at high frequencies. Keeping my fingers crossed for a real tablet with game controls. 7-8", Core 10 or maybe even a Tegra 3?

http://wikipad.com/

release date of 28 MAY 2012, going to be my next purchase

Where are you buying this from? Release a week away and I am not finding any stores that are taking preorders.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 21, 2012, 05:41:55 pm
http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/
good bye compatibility errors :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 21, 2012, 08:21:10 pm
http://codekiem.com/2012/02/24/apk-downloader/
good bye compatibility errors :D

Nice one as its a pain like kainy works great on the JXD but yet the market say's its incompatible well annoying man
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 21, 2012, 08:22:08 pm
YES! THANKS!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 21, 2012, 09:24:18 pm
<.<
can anybody help me setting up mame4droid? i cant find nay help on google, and it always says some files are missing
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on March 21, 2012, 09:30:58 pm
http://www.jxd.cc/enupload/S601%20app%20game%200309.zip

New posting on JXD site download page: S601 preloaded files (not firmware) 03/21/2012
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 21, 2012, 09:45:25 pm
Download is well slow - its all pants anyway lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 21, 2012, 09:49:43 pm
big zip lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 21, 2012, 09:49:49 pm
Was thinking of trying AnDOSBox but I've never used DosBox before.. anyone else?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 21, 2012, 09:51:12 pm
<.<
can anybody help me setting up mame4droid? i cant find nay help on google, and it always says some files are missing

You need the romset from mame 0.37b5. There was a torrent for the Mame4Wiz that includes that romset. Maybe can help...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: leathco on March 21, 2012, 11:41:56 pm
Someone had posted a ZIP file that ran a batch file that auto did the commands to run the JXD at 725 MHZ.  It worked wonderfully for mine, but I'd like to go higher.  I'm having trouble doing it manually though.  Could someone upload a similar ZIP that changes it to 900 MHZ or 1 GHZ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 22, 2012, 12:50:47 am
http://wikipad.com/

release date of 28 MAY 2012, going to be my next purchase

Where are you buying this from? Release a week away and I am not finding any stores that are taking preorders.

Looks pretty sweet, but May is still two months away.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 22, 2012, 01:11:22 am
Someone had posted a ZIP file that ran a batch file that auto did the commands to run the JXD at 725 MHZ.  It worked wonderfully for mine, but I'd like to go higher.  I'm having trouble doing it manually though.  Could someone upload a similar ZIP that changes it to 900 MHZ or 1 GHZ?
Have you read this thread? If not try it. There are several posts with links to the tools.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on March 22, 2012, 04:24:24 am
Was thinking of trying AnDOSBox but I've never used DosBox before.. anyone else?
Dosbox turbo is much better and works great on the yinlips so it should be good on the jxd

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 22, 2012, 05:50:11 am
Someone had posted a ZIP file that ran a batch file that auto did the commands to run the JXD at 725 MHZ.  It worked wonderfully for mine, but I'd like to go higher.  I'm having trouble doing it manually though.  Could someone upload a similar ZIP that changes it to 900 MHZ or 1 GHZ?

http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862 (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 22, 2012, 08:57:48 am
Overclocking from 600 to 750Mhz makes a night-and-day difference. Most emulators now run fast enough. If only the N64 emu would be a bit smoother...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 22, 2012, 09:31:57 am
Try another kernel if you can. I have mine with the 950 mhz kernel and works like a charm.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 22, 2012, 10:13:16 am
Try another kernel if you can. I have mine with the 950 mhz kernel and works like a charm.

I tried them all but anything over 750 is unstable. I'm thinking of opening the thing and putting a heatsink on the processor.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: cex on March 22, 2012, 01:31:45 pm
Try another kernel if you can. I have mine with the 950 mhz kernel and works like a charm.

Could you tell us the impact on battery life when running at 950MHz?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 22, 2012, 02:27:08 pm
people often seem to be using 950MHz kernels instead of 1GHz ones. Is this a psychological thing, or are people really having issue with the 1GHz kernels? :)

Also, anyone know of any funky 3D android games that work ok on S601? ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 22, 2012, 02:39:53 pm
Try another kernel if you can. I have mine with the 950 mhz kernel and works like a charm.

Could you tell us the impact on battery life when running at 950MHz?

Not a high impact. At 600 mhz it is about 5 hours duration, at 950 about 4 hours. Without wifi of course.

Abhoriel, I'm using 950 mhz instead of 1ghz because at 1ghz I had some random reboots, but does not happen at 950 mhz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 22, 2012, 02:50:56 pm
i didnt find a lot of nice 3d games yet (someone give me some tips? :p), but the ones i tried ran almost lag-free! (hardly noticeable)

also, how do you modifiy the qwerty.kl file and put it on the jxd? its a bit annoying that o is bound to back :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 22, 2012, 02:51:13 pm
Also, anyone know of any funky 3D android games that work ok on S601? ;)

Shadowgun works nicely... does that qualify as 3D?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 22, 2012, 02:57:55 pm
also, how do you modifiy the qwerty.kl file and put it on the jxd? its a bit annoying that o is bound to back :p

Personally, I'd recommend grabbing the one moofree uploaded... works well with everything I've tried so far and it resolves the "O mapped to back" problem:

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14536681/qwerty.zip

Using rootexplorer, copy it to:

/system/usr/keylayout
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 22, 2012, 03:10:15 pm
thanks :)

@ the people who opened their jxd once at least: do you think 1.2mm heatsinks will fit? or rather 1mm? i ordered 1mm to be sure.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: RexNatFlenders on March 22, 2012, 04:58:38 pm
hello,

i want to change my backround in to a live wallpaper but i cant change it. how does it work in go launcher ex?

thank you. :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: retrosouls on March 22, 2012, 05:28:18 pm
Hi, here is a quick video comparing Yinlips YDPG18 Updated and JXDs601 on N64oid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXgpU259VI4
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 22, 2012, 05:30:54 pm
so i replaced the original d-pad with an n64 one.

(http://666kb.com/i/c2arqn9z78sxu1xt6.jpg)

(http://666kb.com/i/c2ars1ml6qw2abbze.jpg)

its still not perfect, but much better than before.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 22, 2012, 05:42:25 pm
What was your conclusion? How do they compare?

Hi, here is a quick video comparing Yinlips YDPG18 Updated and JXDs601 on N64oid:

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 22, 2012, 05:48:20 pm
Hi, here is a quick video comparing Yinlips YDPG18 Updated and JXDs601 on N64oid:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXgpU259VI4

what cpu frequency was the S601 at? Its lagging much more than it should
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 22, 2012, 07:21:10 pm
I think the jxd in the video is not overclocked. It's quite slow. If you check the video I did Zelda works better than that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gz06ck6MRc

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Claudiu on March 22, 2012, 07:29:05 pm
Was thinking of trying AnDOSBox but I've never used DosBox before.. anyone else?
Dosbox turbo is much better and works great on the yinlips so it should be good on the jxd

Wow thank you for the awesome tip. Dosbox turbo is the best dos emulator I've tested. Now I can play my favorite dos game at full speed.

Any tip on what keyboard program I should get for it? One with ESC, Alt, Ctrl, F1, F2... etc?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 22, 2012, 07:32:37 pm
Guys im trying to get Shadowgun and GTA running,  Shadow run loads and voices come on and black screen?  GTA loads select new game  but freezes on loading.

Next thing ive got chainfire 3d installed too any tips on what to do with that.

And any tips on using SETCPU?

Cheers guys and TIA
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 22, 2012, 08:10:46 pm
btw for you guys who dig flash games (as i do)
google the flash player 11 apk and install it, then install smart swf player and voila - you can play flash games! ofc you wont be able to play the heavy ones, but this still adds so many more games to your library ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on March 22, 2012, 09:17:28 pm
Was thinking of trying AnDOSBox but I've never used DosBox before.. anyone else?
Dosbox turbo is much better and works great on the yinlips so it should be good on the jxd

Wow thank you for the awesome tip. Dosbox turbo is the best dos emulator I've tested. Now I can play my favorite dos game at full speed.

Any tip on what keyboard program I should get for it? One with ESC, Alt, Ctrl, F1, F2... etc?

If you bring up the menu there is an option for special keys. All those keys are listed there.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JMMBMMMDM on March 22, 2012, 09:34:29 pm
I'm curious if there is a connection between where everyone bought their s601 and overclock capabilities (ie maybe certain exporters received faulty units to sell at a discount).

I bought mine through etronixmart for $69.99 and shipped with DHL. I received a white unit (there was no color select option).

Mine runs at 950 mhz with no problems.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 22, 2012, 09:52:07 pm
I'm curious if there is a connection between where everyone bought their s601 and overclock capabilities (ie maybe certain exporters received faulty units to sell at a discount).

I bought mine through etronixmart for $69.99 and shipped with DHL. I received a white unit (there was no color select option).

Mine runs at 950 mhz with no problems.

I received mine from Isharegifts, black version, and runs also 950 mhz with no problem.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 22, 2012, 09:59:58 pm
black from etronixmart here, also 950mhz no problem
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 22, 2012, 10:51:55 pm
 :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 23, 2012, 01:53:50 am
Also, anyone know of any funky 3D android games that work ok on S601? ;)

There are a few funky 3D Android titles that work great on the S601 such as Push the Zombie:

http://gamingonbatteries.com/push-the-zombie-review-jxd-s601-android/

and these that I haven't reviewed yet:

Cordy (Pandemonium style 3D)
Dungeon Defenders: Second Wave (still haven't gotten it to load past loading screens- maybe it is just a slow loader?)
Tiki Kart 3D (Google Play says it won't work on S601 but it does)

I am sure there are more out there.  I will keep an eye out for you.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 23, 2012, 04:58:02 am
I'm curious if there is a connection between where everyone bought their s601 and overclock capabilities (ie maybe certain exporters received faulty units to sell at a discount).

Black from fadbus.com, 725 MHz
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 23, 2012, 05:04:32 am
I'm curious if there is a connection between where everyone bought their s601 and overclock capabilities (ie maybe certain exporters received faulty units to sell at a discount).

I bought mine through etronixmart for $69.99 and shipped with DHL. I received a white unit (there was no color select option).

Mine runs at 950 mhz with no problems.

Mine runs @ 750.  Bought at isharegifts.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 23, 2012, 06:58:27 am
Also, anyone know of any funky 3D android games that work ok on S601? ;)

There are a few funky 3D Android titles that work great on the S601 such as Push the Zombie:

http://gamingonbatteries.com/push-the-zombie-review-jxd-s601-android/

and these that I haven't reviewed yet:

Cordy (Pandemonium style 3D)
Dungeon Defenders: Second Wave (still haven't gotten it to load past loading screens- maybe it is just a slow loader?)
Tiki Kart 3D (Google Play says it won't work on S601 but it does)

I am sure there are more out there.  I will keep an eye out for you.

Also we can add Sleepy Jack,Windup-Knight, Sonic 4, Virtua Tennis Challenge, Asphalt 6 Adreanline (using Chainfire 3d with qualcomm plugin), EnbornX.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 23, 2012, 10:26:19 am
If one was to purchase this device, what store would be the best bet to get a Jxd S601 able to overclock to 950mhz? Thanks! ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 23, 2012, 11:57:53 am
If one was to purchase this device, what store would be the best bet to get a Jxd S601 able to overclock to 950mhz? Thanks! ;D

I'm pretty sure it's just random, mine does 900mhz well, and I bought from isharegifts

It looks like JXD/amlogic's baseline is 600mhz instead of correctly binning chips that are stable at 800mhz as the chipset standard. They probally got it at a steep discount, but it's good they just put that price savings back on the end user instead of just making a device with low.. um... lower QC

I found this app, this might be better way of checking your maximum overclock rather than seeing if you can play a game for a period of time and seeing if it doesn't freeze your device

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.into.stability&hl=en
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 23, 2012, 12:38:12 pm
still on my quest to find the best d-pad replacement :p
...and still needing helps with mame4all :<
also, in nesoid, do you need different bios files to run all games? some games work on mine, and some not
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: billamanjaro on March 23, 2012, 12:55:07 pm
Any of you guys know how to fix the "parsing the package" error?? Its the only thing now that my s601 is doing that's making me mad. :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 23, 2012, 01:38:02 pm
dungeon defenders 2 works, but the screen stays black ingame :P
i decided ill go with a gba d-pad, which means some heavier modding (still nothing difficult tho)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 23, 2012, 03:10:49 pm
Etronixmart : 725Mhz.
At 750Mhz i have some frequent freeze / reboot.

I really don't think there can be a link between the shop where it comes from and the overclock possibility.
And i don't think a heat sink can change anything... But i'd like to be wrong on this point ;-)
So reading forward to see if someone successfully install one and see some overclocking improvement.

Regarding 3D good games :
. Raging thunder 2 lite is not bad... can be played with the pad.
. Trial X has a 2D gameplay but is in 3D and it's very good. On button to go ahead and tilt to... tilt.
. Sleepy jack can be played with the pad, is cheap and very nice.
. The nicer one is for me for the moment "riptide GP", i even uninstalled the provided one and bought it because at 2.5 euros my son and i played a lot with it.

Last point : i was surprised to see the 3D perf of my S601 was a bit under my Galaxy S (first one).. tested with antutu benchmark.
I noticed on ARM site, that the Mali400 can have from 1 to 4 cores... Does anyone know how many cores we have in the S601 ?
Could be a light one for some cost reason...

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 23, 2012, 04:09:23 pm
I noticed on ARM site, that the Mali400 can have from 1 to 4 cores... Does anyone know how many cores we have in the S601 ?
Could be a light one for some cost reason...

You're right, these (http://limadriver.org/Hardware/) guys working on an open source Mali driver say that these amlogic SOCs use a Mali-400 MP1 with the single fragment processor. Additionally, in the S601 it's clocked by default to 264mhz rather than 400mhz.
Given the relatively low resolution of the screen, this is still sufficient for decent performance in most games.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 23, 2012, 04:41:44 pm
still on my quest to find the best d-pad replacement :p

Have you thought of a Gamecube Dpad? Really compact but still great, nice height too.

In fact it's prob the same pad on the Wiimote and classic controller.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 23, 2012, 04:44:43 pm
...and on the gba :P
just that teh gba one is not as deep. if the gba one doesnt stick out enough ill use that one
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 23, 2012, 06:13:16 pm
I have a mistiming of keyboard, video and audio while playing different NES and SNES emulaters.
I press button then after short delay I see that my character moves and after short delay comes sound of that movement.
Sorry for my English, I hope that previous statement is understandable.

I can vary mistiming with changing emulaters options but I can't completely get rid of it.

At the same time my Caanoo is free of this issue.

Is there the way to get rid of mistiming or this issue is common for Android devices?

Thanks in advance.


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 23, 2012, 06:57:27 pm
It doesn't happen on mine. Which Snes emu are you using? I use Snes9x EX 1.4.22 and there are no problems at all.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 23, 2012, 07:10:39 pm
I use Snes9x Ex 1.4.3-r1-armv7 and Snesoid. I have mistiming in both.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 23, 2012, 07:17:15 pm
do you have the delay in the menu as well? or only in those apps?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 23, 2012, 07:31:32 pm
I've just tried GTA III and Cordy and sound seems to have delay after video.
I've paid attention to NES and SNES emulaters first because I can compare them to emulaters from Caanoo and PC.
It seems like video and sound are going apart and have no synchronization everywhere.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 23, 2012, 07:41:06 pm
regarding sound i can say i have the same issue. but it doesnt bother me a lot :p

btw: the d-pad is ready for use now, but im gonna wait until i can sand the putty and then put it back together. my jxd perfection is getting closer to completion :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 23, 2012, 07:48:22 pm
It's really strange, I don't have this audio problems, I don't know. try to turn on the Direct texture and gpu sync hack in Snes9ex and see if it can help.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 23, 2012, 07:51:25 pm
try to turn on the Direct texture and gpu sync hack in Snes9ex and see if it can help.

I tried it and it lowered delay but delay still exists.

As far as I have this issue in all applications, I think, this is console's fault.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 23, 2012, 08:18:42 pm
Also we can add .... Asphalt 6 Adreanline (using Chainfire 3d with qualcomm plugin)....

Do you really have Asphalt 6 running  correctly ?
I installed Chainfire 3D, qualcomm driver....
Asphalt 6 downloaded from the Google store....

It seems to work untill the race really start... Then the display si totally buggy.
And i get something like 2 frames per second.
Did you do something special ?

Thanks,

Xavier


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 23, 2012, 08:24:12 pm
Also we can add .... Asphalt 6 Adreanline (using Chainfire 3d with qualcomm plugin)....

Do you really have Asphalt 6 running  correctly ?
I installed Chainfire 3D, qualcomm driver....
Asphalt 6 downloaded from the Google store....

It seems to work untill the race really start... Then the display si totally buggy.
And i get something like 2 frames per second.
Did you do something special ?

Thanks,

Xavier

Yeah, mine is from android market too. I downloaded the data via wifi. I use chainfire 3d (the free version from market) and select qualcomm plugin. nothing special
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 23, 2012, 08:44:43 pm
.. Do you really have Asphalt 6 running  correctly ?...
Yeah, mine is from android market too. I downloaded the data via wifi. I use chainfire 3d (the free version from market) and select qualcomm plugin. nothing special

 ???
I did exactly the same.
What model name is defined in your build.prop file ?
Maybe the binaries it download depend on it : i have 'R800i'.
You can see it in settings->about device->model...


Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 23, 2012, 08:53:36 pm
I have r800I too. that's really strange. The game doesn't detect buttons anyway, so playing with accelerometer is quite annoying for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 23, 2012, 08:55:45 pm
I have r800I too. that's really strange. The game doesn't detect buttons anyway, so playing with accelerometer is quite annoying for me.

Yes, strange... Anyway thanks for your answers.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 23, 2012, 10:36:53 pm
the gba d-pad works not quite good yet. ill have to reinstall it tomorrow, otherwise ill use one from a 3rd party ps2 controller (its a bti larger, btu quite nice)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 23, 2012, 11:03:19 pm
ok guys just got my 601 and there's a lot I want to do with it but I'm new to all of this and need a lot of help.  This is what I want to do:

1.  get the damn menus in english
2.  install latest firmware
3.  root
4.  get rid of ALL the installed crap that came on it
5.  install android market / google play
6.  overclock

Ive never done any of these things with an android device and really need simple step-by-step instructions.  Can anyone put together some kind of detailed tutorial about how to get this thing running from out of the box to the current consensus best set up?  Ive read through this whole thread but its really hard to keep track of everything and things keep changing it seems.  I think a lot of people could really use a tutorial, especially as more and more of us start getting our units in.  Thanks to anyone who can help and to everyone whos putting the time and effort in to make this an awesome device for all!  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 23, 2012, 11:54:31 pm
First thing is kirk is to download the latest firmware from JXD then get unlock root from the net then in this massive Thread get easy tools by zepxxx and your sorted  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 24, 2012, 02:55:08 am
ok guys just got my 601 and there's a lot I want to do with it but I'm new to all of this and need a lot of help.  This is what I want to do:

1.  get the damn menus in english
2.  install latest firmware
3.  root
4.  get rid of ALL the installed crap that came on it
5.  install android market / google play
6.  overclock

Ive never done any of these things with an android device and really need simple step-by-step instructions.  Can anyone put together some kind of detailed tutorial about how to get this thing running from out of the box to the current consensus best set up?  Ive read through this whole thread but its really hard to keep track of everything and things keep changing it seems.  I think a lot of people could really use a tutorial, especially as more and more of us start getting our units in.  Thanks to anyone who can help and to everyone whos putting the time and effort in to make this an awesome device for all!  :)



1. Up Firmware Office Rom
 - Download S601 0229cn http://www.jxd.cc/upload/gujianshengji/S601%200229cn%2001.rar
 - Extrack with winrar or 7z.
 - Copy update.zip and uImage_recovery to root sdcard.
 - Turn off power and turn on (button Home+Menu) to recovery mode.
 - Apply update form sdcard > button start > update.zip > button start
 - Wipe data/factory reset > button start > yes -- delete all user data > button start
 - Wipe cache partition >  button start
 - Wipe media  partition >  button start > yes -- delete all media data > button start
 - reboot system now >  button start

2. Root Rom
 - Open S601
 - Change language chinese  to english. Find icon  > Icon "A" ( keyboard key) > top menu > English
 - Setting usb debugging in menu > settings > applications > development > usb debugging
 - Download - UnlockRoot form http://unlockroot.com/ and install in your pc and open unlockroot
 - Put usb to computer and put mini usb to s601 and click root in program unlockroot
 - This vdo, How to use unlockroot - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm80wttTLY
 - Wait to end and restart
 - Or use "Easy Tools" Select "20" for root

3. Remove pre-installed apps + overclock CPU
 - Download "Easy Tools" http://mir.cr/0LNEOXP1 or http://uploadmirrors.com/download/1VD26EHP/Easy-Tools_23-03-2012_.zip
 - Extract zip file
 - Open !START.exe and select to you want (Recommend 13)
 - Fun with JXD s601
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 24, 2012, 03:20:44 am
Updated to the newest firmware that has TV-Out and rooted it using Easy Tools by Zepxxx.  TV-Out apparently doesn't work, or I have a faulty cable.  I plug in my jack to RCA cable but the JXD doesn't ask which display or anything.

Also, the Easy Tools is the fastest way to do modding to the JXD, I have modded mine several times and it has never been as quick, or as easy, as using Easy Tools.  Great work there guys.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 24, 2012, 03:39:23 am
Check the app list, there's a tv out app you need to run.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 24, 2012, 07:57:34 am
how do you change the menus to english?  I go into what should be the settings menu but nothing for languages seems to be in it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 24, 2012, 08:38:19 am
how do you change the menus to english?  I go into what should be the settings menu but nothing for languages seems to be in it

click settings scroll down to the letter A click that, then the first option in the list click that and change it to english  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on March 24, 2012, 09:36:51 am
how do you change the menus to english?  I go into what should be the settings menu but nothing for languages seems to be in it

click settings scroll down to the letter A click that, then the first option in the list click that and change it to english  8)

Good thing my wife is Chinese  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 24, 2012, 05:10:13 pm
thank you so much!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on March 24, 2012, 05:24:57 pm
this might sound crazy but is there a way to make the tv out slot a normal audio out for headphones
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 24, 2012, 05:26:53 pm
There are two slots for plugs on top of the S601 (other than the mini USB).  One is for TV-Out, the other is for headphones.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SuperMatt100 on March 24, 2012, 05:36:53 pm
i know but i think my audio one is broken and i was wondering if it was possible to change to software so that the TV out could be used like an audio one
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 24, 2012, 07:06:24 pm
is there any way to map DPAD_CENTER and BACK to volume plus and volume minus?
i wanted to have them mapped as back and dpad_center normally and as alt to vol+ and vol-.
but it didnt work... actually the mapping to the power button even got affected to i had to reset the qwerty.kl
help please, i wanna use all face buttons for kainy! D:
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: napalmmm on March 25, 2012, 11:26:07 am
Hello! There is a problem


Your S601 I ordered back in late January at the DX. And two days ago, I was the lucky winner of this device!
And like all good, but not this morning with, not the blue screen has somehow faded, as if lighted.
As can be seen that the edges of the flashing pixels and the picture was very faded. The device is not dropped, and not dissected.

I tried to roll back to factory settings (function recovery and disposal), pressed the RESET button hidden in the body, restarted.
Nothing helps.

Advise how can it be cured? Perhaps those who have experienced this on other consoles? Return back to the DX, so do not want to wait for months again ...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 25, 2012, 12:00:32 pm
It seems a hardware failure, so I think you'll need to send it back to DX.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 25, 2012, 12:56:02 pm
...and on the gba :P
just that teh gba one is not as deep. if the gba one doesnt stick out enough ill use that one

Ah yeah, forgot about the original GBA as I only have an SP now.

Just had a quick look at my Gamecube/Wii stuff and the cheapo knockoff Wii Classic controller I have actually has a larger Dpad than the Wiimote, same design though.
Might be a better option, although the Wiimote Dpad is great. Makes Syobon a lot less painful!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 25, 2012, 01:55:24 pm

Question about the TV out:
What kind of cable does that require ?

I have a TV out cable from a camera but it does not work when i enable the TV with my S601.
The TV screen remains black and the audio outputs noise.

Any URL of a working TV out cable ?
Thanks,

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 25, 2012, 03:08:03 pm
Xavier, this is the cable.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5mm-male-jack-to-3-rca-male-av-cable-60cm-length-5-pack-47334

BTW, i've been trying the new king of fighters for android. game works ok but it doesn't recognize all buttons although it's xperia play optimized
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: RexNatFlenders on March 25, 2012, 04:28:40 pm
hello,

i want to change my backround in to a live wallpaper but i cant change it. how does it work in go launcher ex?

thank you. :)

help please. :)


ps: king of fighters android is really nice with the jxd. cool game.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on March 25, 2012, 05:57:23 pm
Skelton, thanks for the link.

This is the one i have... So i tried again.
And in fact there is something on the screen that is just unreadable.
Maybe the S601 output is NTSC or something else my french TV don't unserstand.

Xavier


Xavier, this is the cable.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/3-5mm-male-jack-to-3-rca-male-av-cable-60cm-length-5-pack-47334
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smsman on March 25, 2012, 05:59:27 pm
How can  Rom bulding   after the add programs apk ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 25, 2012, 08:36:18 pm
T___T
please... someone help me with nesoid and mame4droid... either nothing works or im a complete idiot...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 25, 2012, 09:27:54 pm
Umm... What mame4droid are you using? I recommend you the mame037.b5 from market. You just need the romset from this version. If you search in google mame4wiz you will find a romset that you can use with this mame. I has some troubles with nesoid and I use nes.emu instead.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 25, 2012, 10:42:37 pm
well the thing is that i cant access any credit card and cant find nes.emu anywhere else...
@mame4droid/wiz/all: do i really have to download those 3-4gb ?! i only want the metal slug series actually D:
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on March 26, 2012, 03:10:56 am
@Bamboori, use a torrent client like utorrent and select only the games you want from the file.  You don't have to download the full torrent, that would be madness, especially since you only want a couple of games.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 26, 2012, 07:38:24 am
Also you can use neo.emu instead of mame to play neogeo games. Neo.emu can be found easily in google.... And is a better emu than mame.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on March 26, 2012, 08:29:42 am
Does anyone know whether this supports otg ?
Title: to Zepxxx
Post by: toma00 on March 26, 2012, 10:26:19 am
hi Zepxxx,
thanks lot for your tools kept updated in your comment that is awsomely working on my s601 too.I noticed the current version has overclocking options at more than 600mhz but I haven't tried yet as I'm not sure if my s601's CPU is capable of it.Have you put 900hz because it was working on your s601?I'm so curious of it as it might give a chance to the emulators work more smoothly.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 26, 2012, 02:47:32 pm
okay, so nes.emu works now.
but i stil lstruggle with neo.emu x_x
when i open some games, it simply exits after loading.
metal slug 3 and 4 are the only ones that work
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 26, 2012, 03:19:07 pm
New realse of kainy out today and now its compatible on the google play market with the JXD-S601 whoop!!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 26, 2012, 03:21:16 pm
well i wont need it thanks to my dodgy wlan lol.

gonna remove the gba dpad today and put a better one in :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 26, 2012, 04:29:23 pm
okay, so nes.emu works now.
but i stil lstruggle with neo.emu x_x
when i open some games, it simply exits after loading.
metal slug 3 and 4 are the only ones that work

Maybe it depends on the romset you are using. I'm using the romset based on mame 0.144 and works ok. Try emuparadise.....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 26, 2012, 04:32:30 pm
Just been streaming GTA Vice City to the JXD - works very well, maybe video of it in action soon need to setup some Controls.... what a fantastic app Kainy is ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on March 26, 2012, 06:03:29 pm
Just emailed him to thank him for supporting the s601 officially.
Also requested multiple-client single-server support. Multiplayer would be pretty cool.

Hopefully rockstar is working on porting GTA Vice City to android natively. Maybe for its 10th anniversary??  ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 26, 2012, 06:21:31 pm
Yeah I wrote on the facebook page aswell to say thanks, I did also ask for that app to work like GameKeybaord as the Custom controls are well cool .. not sure if he got what I meant lol  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 26, 2012, 08:41:35 pm
There's a bug in the new version have to keep reinstalling to use it.. after using it once you get the force close error gggrrrr lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 04:03:51 pm
JXD has put a new firm with the speed modified at 800 mhz. I haven't tested because i'm running mine at 950 mhz, but it's good for those with problems flashing.

http://www.jxd.hk/download.asp?selectclassid=020001
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 04:14:38 pm
JXD has put a new firm with the speed modified at 800 mhz. I haven't tested because i'm running mine at 950 mhz, but it's good for those with problems flashing.

http://www.jxd.hk/download.asp?selectclassid=020001
Wonder if its worth my while trying it - fed up of keep reinstalling shit lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 27, 2012, 04:47:15 pm
JXD has put a new firm with the speed modified at 800 mhz. I haven't tested because i'm running mine at 950 mhz, but it's good for those with problems flashing.

http://www.jxd.hk/download.asp?selectclassid=020001

haha.. I wonder whether they read this thread :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 04:48:28 pm
Well I've emailed them and others have on this thread also told them to check this thread lol... must of  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 04:54:30 pm
I'm sure that have read this thread and the method you made abhoriel. They just don't want to make the risk of putting  the game console more than 800 mhz. At the moment i'm not going to install this firmware. I'll wait till a new firm comes out with some new features.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 05:03:29 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 05:10:20 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.

Wicked... mine was the same has yours 725Mhz... let me know how it goes and I might as well upgrade  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 05:16:03 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.

Did you notice something different in the new firm or just the speed?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 05:28:50 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.
bet they must have changed to voltage table as well, I don't think we could have done that without the source
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 05:41:15 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.
bet they must have changed to voltage table as well, I don't think we could have done that without the source

So do you think they could go higher if they wanted to?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 05:52:09 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.
bet they must have changed to voltage table as well, I don't think we could have done that without the source

So do you think they could go higher if they wanted to?

it's possible, couldn't tell you with what we have, would be interesting if we patch this new kernel in the same way and see if would can go higher than you could before

EDIT: can't access the site from work atm, is there a changelog?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 06:14:21 pm
No changelog at all SNESFAN, just the file called JXD s601 800 MHZ (that's the way they have called the new firm).

I'm trying to create new kernels based on this firm but I don't get it. If someone creates new kernels based on this firm please post a link.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 27, 2012, 06:36:23 pm
quote of What'sNEW.txt from the zip file:
Quote
20120309
   此版本是一个特殊的版本,没有归档,主要修改如下:
   1,基于今天的最新的金星英文版本的分支基础上,
   2,提高内核的core电压到1350mv
   3,提高系统的最高频率到800mhz
   4,提高uboot的core电压到1350mv
   5,编译的版本是工程模式

Quote from: google translate
20,120,309
This version is a special version of the archive, the main changes are as follows:
1, based on the branch on the basis of the latest Venus English version
2, to improve the core of the core voltage to 1350mv
3, the highest frequency to improve the system to 800mhz
4, the improving the uboot of the core voltage to 1350mv
5, the compiled version of the engineering model
so yeah... anybody can use this? :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 06:48:13 pm
It seems they have changed the voltage core too. Maybe that solves some problems of stability in some machines.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 06:48:41 pm
Quote
quote of What'sNEW.txt from the zip file:
20,120,309
This version is a special version of the archive, the main changes are as follows:
1, based on the branch on the basis of the latest Venus English version
2, to improve the core of the core voltage to 1350mv
3, the highest frequency to improve the system to 800mhz
4, the improving the uboot of the core voltage to 1350mv
5, the compiled version of the engineering model
so yeah... anybody can use this? :P
not sure what 1 means

so they did redo or up the voltage table in the kernel 2/3/4

5, would imply they did a eng(engineering) build of android instead of user(end user), I bet we can flash custom roms now

 and i bet ro.secure=0 or root access out of the box
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 07:03:02 pm
SetCPU is only reading this firmware @ 528Mhz?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 07:09:26 pm
SetCPU is only reading this firmware @ 528Mhz?

use something like antutu

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antutu.ABenchMark&hl=en
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 07:23:15 pm

5, would imply they did a eng build of android instead of end user, I bet we can flash custom roms now

 and i bet ro.secure=0 or root access out of the box

With this firmware console has root access out of the box
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 07:29:37 pm

5, would imply they did a eng build of android instead of end user, I bet we can flash custom roms now

 and i bet ro.secure=0 or root access out of the box

With this firmware console has root access out of the box

cool, I'll try to resign the stock update.zip file and flash it when I get home, that will let us know we can flash custom roms
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 07:34:02 pm
cool, I'll try to resign the stock update.zip file and flash it when I get home, that will let us know we can flash custom roms

Hmm, it's very strange root. UnlockRoot says that my console is already rooted and adb works fine but applications (for example Samba Filesharing) say that it's not.

I continue experiments  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 07:40:17 pm
cool, I'll try to resign the stock update.zip file and flash it when I get home, that will let us know we can flash custom roms

Hmm, it's very strange root. UnlockRoot says that my console is already rooted and adb works fine but applications (for example Samba Filesharing) say that it's not.

I continue experiments  :)
do you have superuser apk installed in /system/app/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 07:51:55 pm
do you have superuser apk installed in /system/app/
Well, I've just installed superuser.apk and it didn't help.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 27, 2012, 07:53:40 pm
ill give up the plan of a touch simulator for now. theres a reason that there is no such app yet ._.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 08:01:08 pm
Well I flash the new firmware and rooted it with unlock root then used easy tools by zepxxx to get rid of the crap,
All is well so far onlive seem much smoother.. but needs more testing... still need to fined out the real CPU clock speed... antutu benchmark.. never got how to use it what about CPU master?

Yes it is 800Mhz think its set to scaling @ the mo so I put it to performance  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 08:12:55 pm
ruffnutts, try with setcpu, copy this attached file (setcpu.txt) to the root of th sdcard. When you open SetCPU it should ask you an option. Choose the second one (read frequencies from sdcard) and that's it. Put setcpu to performance mode and you should see 800 mhz.

Edit, I see you did it. Well, I keep this post because it can be useful to anyone.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 08:13:15 pm
do you have superuser apk installed in /system/app/
Well, I've just installed superuser.apk and it didn't help.
I'll look at it, I'm pretty excited about having a engineering build, if they did it right like I'm thinking it should allow for public test key signing of custom roms.

Adding superuser and removing all the junk to a custom rom should be a pretty simple process, flashing it for end users will be as simple as a firmware update.

EDIT: be careful not to leave it on performance for daily use, that governer is "balls to the wall" and you won't get very good battery life at all... but everything should perform smoothly with it on. I recommend the "on demand" governer
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 08:16:34 pm
If someone tries a custom rom, it would be a good idea to include also kernels for 850, 900, or 950 mhz (maybe in a separate file of course), because there are many users without linux to make our own kernels. Just a thought.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 08:38:31 pm
I've tried this command:
Code: [Select]
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd4 > /sdcard/kernel.imgand kernel.img is 33 mb instead of 3 mb from previous firmware.
Is it normal?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 08:44:09 pm
I think is not normal, but i am not sure. Maybe you can get the boot.img inside the update.zip file of the new firmware and rename it to kernel.img. I think is the same.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 08:44:59 pm
ruffnutts, try with setcpu, copy this attached file (setcpu.txt) to the root of th sdcard. When you open SetCPU it should ask you an option. Choose the second one (read frequencies from sdcard) and that's it. Put setcpu to performance mode and you should see 800 mhz.

Edit, I see you did it. Well, I keep this post because it can be useful to anyone.

Well I took your advice and done it your way and bosh it worked lol, N64oid and FPse keep throwing me back to the Home screen strange
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 08:51:41 pm
Try to clear data from this applications, or maybe another version? I don't know, just an idea.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 08:53:15 pm
Hmmm retry.......
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 09:02:44 pm
I've tried this command:
Code: [Select]
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd4 > /sdcard/kernel.imgand kernel.img is 33 mb instead of 3 mb from previous firmware.
Is it normal?
that's the uncompressed kernel and ramdisk, the 3mb is compressed, a whole bunch of that 33mb is blank iirc
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 27, 2012, 09:09:47 pm
I've tried this command:
Code: [Select]
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd4 > /sdcard/kernel.imgand kernel.img is 33 mb instead of 3 mb from previous firmware.
Is it normal?

its normal. when you cat the mtd block device, the entire device (32MB) is copied. The first 3MB is real kernel, the rest of it is just filled with garbage or 0 I would imagine (I have not actually looked). When you extract it, the final 0s are ignored.

I will need to update my kernel patcher to work on the new kernels (it searches for a clock structure containing 600MHz to patch - its now 800MHz so it wont find it). I don't have time today, but I will release a new patcher tomorrow. If you want to have a go yourself with a hex editor or whatever in the mean time, go ahead though! :)

they increased the voltages by the looks of it which is good. it might be more stable at higher clocks for some people. or it might be less stable because it will get hotter i suppose.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 09:17:04 pm
I've tried this command:
Code: [Select]
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd4 > /sdcard/kernel.imgand kernel.img is 33 mb instead of 3 mb from previous firmware.
Is it normal?

its normal. when you cat the mtd block device, the entire device (32MB) is copied. The first 3MB is real kernel, the rest of it is just filled with garbage or 0 I would imagine (I have not actually looked). When you extract it, the final 0s are ignored.

I will need to update my kernel patcher to work on the new kernels (it searches for a clock structure containing 600MHz to patch - its now 800MHz so it wont find it). I don't have time today, but I will release a new patcher tomorrow. If you want to have a go yourself with a hex editor or whatever in the mean time, go ahead though! :)

i've changed
Code: [Select]
const char sig[] = "\x00\x46\xc3\x23\x00\xe1\xf5\x05\x00\x46\xc3\x23";to
Code: [Select]
const char sig[] = "\x00\x08\xaf\x2f\x00\xe1\xf5\x05\x00\x08\xaf\x2f";and patcher didn't find a9_clk struct

What did I do wrong?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on March 27, 2012, 09:18:51 pm
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHETHER THIS DEVICE SUPPORTS USB OTG ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 09:26:07 pm
DOES ANYONE KNOW WHETHER THIS DEVICE SUPPORTS USB OTG ?

Not that I know of anyone?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 27, 2012, 09:26:48 pm
1, based on the branch on the basis of the latest Venus English version

so this one was bugging me, but I figured it out

"Venus" is some form of codename for the S601... classy

http://www.ebellking.com/catalog/product/view/id/65/s/venus-s601-tablet-pc-4-3-inch-android-2-3-arm-cortex-a9-1ghz-512mb-ddr3-flash-10-3-supported-good-performance-playing-games/

http://www.cntechnews.info/venus-s601-limit-buy-398-yuan/

so this is a modified version of the latest firmware (the one with the tv out) built using the eng flag duing the android build process and has a modified 800mhz kernel with increased max voltage and probably English as default language
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 27, 2012, 09:31:32 pm
I've tried this command:
Code: [Select]
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd4 > /sdcard/kernel.imgand kernel.img is 33 mb instead of 3 mb from previous firmware.
Is it normal?

its normal. when you cat the mtd block device, the entire device (32MB) is copied. The first 3MB is real kernel, the rest of it is just filled with garbage or 0 I would imagine (I have not actually looked). When you extract it, the final 0s are ignored.

I will need to update my kernel patcher to work on the new kernels (it searches for a clock structure containing 600MHz to patch - its now 800MHz so it wont find it). I don't have time today, but I will release a new patcher tomorrow. If you want to have a go yourself with a hex editor or whatever in the mean time, go ahead though! :)

i've changed
Code: [Select]
const char sig[] = "\x00\x46\xc3\x23\x00\xe1\xf5\x05\x00\x46\xc3\x23";to
Code: [Select]
const char sig[] = "\x00\x08\xaf\x2f\x00\xe1\xf5\x05\x00\x08\xaf\x2f";and patcher didn't find a9_clk struct/

What did I do wrong?

Good question. thats the first thing that I would have tried :) I recommend opening the kernel in a hex editor and searching for 0x2faf0800. hopefully you'll find the a9_clk struct, and you can see what values have changed. then you should be able to patch the sig in the patcher :)

otherwise, if someone can upload the kernel, i might be able to fix the patcher tonight. but i wont be able to test it. (running on mobile internet so the 80MB download from JXD is a killer)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 09:34:14 pm
1, based on the branch on the basis of the latest Venus English version

so this one was bugging me, but I figured it out

"Venus" is some form of codename for the S601... classy

http://www.ebellking.com/catalog/product/view/id/65/s/venus-s601-tablet-pc-4-3-inch-android-2-3-arm-cortex-a9-1ghz-512mb-ddr3-flash-10-3-supported-good-performance-playing-games/

http://www.cntechnews.info/venus-s601-limit-buy-398-yuan/

so this is a modified version of the latest firmware (the one with the tv out) built using the eng flag duing the android build process and has a modified 800mhz kernel with increased max voltage and probably English as default language

Yes, according to the build.prop default language is US English.

these are the first lines of the build.prop (if you find this useful)

ro.build.id=S601-01-20120309EN
ro.build.display.id=f02ref-eng 2.3.4 S601-01-20120309EN eng.softwin.20120309.192622 test-keys
ro.build.version.incremental=eng.softwin.20120309.192622
ro.build.version.sdk=10
ro.build.version.codename=REL
ro.build.version.release=2.3.4
ro.build.date=Fri Mar  9 19:27:57 HKT 2012
ro.build.date.utc=1331292477
ro.build.type=eng
ro.build.user=softwin
ro.build.host=softwin-desktop
ro.build.tags=test-keys
ro.product.model=JXD S601WIFI
ro.product.brand=GAME_SYSTEM
ro.product.name=f02ref
ro.product.device=f02ref
ro.product.board=f02ref
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi
ro.product.manufacturer=MID
ro.product.locale.language=en
ro.product.locale.region=US
ro.wifi.channels=14
ro.board.platform=

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 27, 2012, 09:52:01 pm
What did I do wrong?

Good question. thats the first thing that I would have tried :) I recommend opening the kernel in a hex editor and searching for 0x2faf0800. hopefully you'll find the a9_clk struct, and you can see what values have changed. then you should be able to patch the sig in the patcher :)

otherwise, if someone can upload the kernel, i might be able to fix the patcher tonight. but i wont be able to test it. (running on mobile internet so the 80MB download from JXD is a killer)

Here (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel.zip) is new kernel.

I've changed 0008af2f in 3 places and my console seems to work stable with it at 900 MHz. Tomorrow I'll test it harder.

Thanks for advice  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on March 27, 2012, 10:00:30 pm
1, based on the branch on the basis of the latest Venus English version

so this one was bugging me, but I figured it out

"Venus" is some form of codename for the S601... classy

http://www.ebellking.com/catalog/product/view/id/65/s/venus-s601-tablet-pc-4-3-inch-android-2-3-arm-cortex-a9-1ghz-512mb-ddr3-flash-10-3-supported-good-performance-playing-games/

http://www.cntechnews.info/venus-s601-limit-buy-398-yuan/

so this is a modified version of the latest firmware (the one with the tv out) built using the eng flag duing the android build process and has a modified 800mhz kernel with increased max voltage and probably English as default language

I love to be annoying, but "Venus" is just the name of JXD:
JXD = Jin Xing Digital, or 金星,  (金星 = Jin Xing).

"Venus" is just a bad google translate from "Jin Xing".

(http://www.jxd.cc/images/head_05.gif)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 27, 2012, 10:21:45 pm
What did I do wrong?

Good question. thats the first thing that I would have tried :) I recommend opening the kernel in a hex editor and searching for 0x2faf0800. hopefully you'll find the a9_clk struct, and you can see what values have changed. then you should be able to patch the sig in the patcher :)

otherwise, if someone can upload the kernel, i might be able to fix the patcher tonight. but i wont be able to test it. (running on mobile internet so the 80MB download from JXD is a killer)

Here (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel.zip) is new kernel.

I've changed 0008af2f in 3 places and my console seems to work stable with it at 900 MHz. Tomorrow I'll test it harder.

Thanks for advice  :)

Nice one kashelkin I will try tomorrow off to bed up early for work lol...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 10:35:52 pm
Mirror from my dropbox of the last Firmware 800 mhz. (download from jxd servers is a suffering)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/800M.zip
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 27, 2012, 10:38:33 pm
is it worth to upgrade when my jxd is running fine at 950mhz?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 10:43:42 pm
is it worth to upgrade when my jxd is running fine at 950mhz?

I would say no, I'm in the same situation as you, and this new firm doesn't really have new features. I will wait until a new firm with new features (if it appears) or for a custom rom.

On the other hand, maybe this firm is more stable according to the voltage modifications, but my system is running great at 950 mhz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on March 27, 2012, 10:55:47 pm
Mirror from my dropbox of the last Firmware 800 mhz. (download from jxd servers is a suffering)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/800M.zip

http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/VDPR5VCO/800M.zip_links

http://depositfiles.com/files/bcs0kb1z9
http://uploaded.to/file/46biehgp
http://bitshare.com/files/b0i7eyt3/800M.zip.html
https://www.rapidshare.com/files/1897772955/800M.zip
http://d01.megashares.com/index.php?d01=UpZtidj
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?r4pzttg94ie2ny7
http://www.gamefront.com/files/21474590/800M.zip
http://www.uploadstation.com/file/YHHhABU
http://www.filejungle.com/f/eqnFBn
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 27, 2012, 10:58:05 pm
Mirror from my dropbox of the last Firmware 800 mhz. (download from jxd servers is a suffering)

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/800M.zip

http://www.mirrorcreator.com/files/VDPR5VCO/800M.zip_links

http://depositfiles.com/files/bcs0kb1z9
http://uploaded.to/file/46biehgp
http://bitshare.com/files/b0i7eyt3/800M.zip.html
https://www.rapidshare.com/files/1897772955/800M.zip
http://d01.megashares.com/index.php?d01=UpZtidj
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?r4pzttg94ie2ny7
http://www.gamefront.com/files/21474590/800M.zip
http://www.uploadstation.com/file/YHHhABU
http://www.filejungle.com/f/eqnFBn

Great, the more options there are to download, the better.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 27, 2012, 11:00:29 pm
is it worth to upgrade when my jxd is running fine at 950mhz?

i'd agree with skelton. the increased voltage may help if you're brave enough to test a >1GHz kernel though ;)
also, it might be worth trying this kernel if you could not overclock much before

also, thanks for the mirrors :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 27, 2012, 11:50:33 pm
Well n64oid still lags... :p but idk if this is more of a software issue
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 28, 2012, 02:24:07 am
no good on the public test key signing of update.zip, still fails signature verification
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 28, 2012, 03:02:17 am
Me too, signature verification failed  :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 08:42:11 am
I'm reading in some spanish forums that FPSE and n64oid don't work ok in this new firm. Can anybody confim this?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: shamanraman on March 28, 2012, 09:17:44 am
Managed to get N64oid working fine but FPSE keeps closing when i go to open an ISO :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 09:34:55 am
Managed to get N64oid working fine but FPSE keeps closing when i go to open an ISO :(

Thanks.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 09:43:30 am
really need some help here guys.  I finally got around to trying to set up this device but Im having problems updating the firmware.  whenever I enter recovery mode I keep getting this message under the options:

E:Can't mount /sdcard/update.zip

and the update zip wont show up.  I have the right files on both the SD card and the internal memory, and the crazy thing is that even when I dont have the SD card in the JXD I still get the same message.  Does anyone know whats going on and how I can fix it?  Im totally fed up at this point

everything shows up fine when I connect the JXD to my desktop btw; windows sees both the internal memory and the SD card and I read/write files to both
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 10:18:24 am
Be sure that firmware files are on the root of the sdcard (not in any folder). Power the console in recovery mode without ths sd card inserted, do the wipes data, cache etc... and then connect the sd card and select the upgrade from sdcard/update.zip. If you don't get it try another sd card.  My sd card is formatted in fat32 mode.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 10:37:39 am
worked with a different SD card thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 28, 2012, 10:38:12 am
I'm reading in some spanish forums that FPSE and n64oid don't work ok in this new firm. Can anybody confim this?

hmm strange.. any news on this?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 10:50:32 am
interesting side note:  after installing the new default 800 mhz fireware I want to root with unlock root and it told me the device was already rooted.   So I guess JXD has it rooted by default now
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 10:56:52 am
is there any consensus on what the best emulators for the various systems are?  Im interested mainly in SNES, Sega MD, PS1, N64, and MAME with Neo Geo.  really dont want to have to pay much or anything really
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 28, 2012, 11:32:32 am
interesting side note:  after installing the new default 800 mhz fireware I want to root with unlock root and it told me the device was already rooted.   So I guess JXD has it rooted by default now
it's "rooted" as in not secure, but if you run the unlocker it will install the binaries and apk that allows you to run superuser, they didn't include those for some reason
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 11:50:51 am
Well I still used unlock root and it never said it was already rooted did poeple not clear cache and wipe partitions ect... thats what I did... then used the easy tools all sorted!

Anyway same probs here with FPce version 11 and 14 not working N64oid 2.6.2 works though...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: shamanraman on March 28, 2012, 11:55:07 am
is there any consensus on what the best emulators for the various systems are?  Im interested mainly in SNES, Sega MD, PS1, N64, and MAME with Neo Geo.  really dont want to have to pay much or anything really

Atari-2600 - Ataroid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gbcoid)

NES - Nesoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/nesoid)

SNES - Snes9x - FREE (http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex)

GBA- Gameboid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gameboid)

Gameboy Color - GBCoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gbcoid)

SEGA GameGear/MasterSystem - Gearoid- FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gearoid)

Genesis/MegaDrive - Gensoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gensoid)

N64 - N64oid - $4.99 (https://slideme.org/application/n64oid)

PSX - FPse - $3.84 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emulator.fpse&hl=en)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 12:05:45 pm
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 12:06:42 pm
is there any consensus on what the best emulators for the various systems are?  Im interested mainly in SNES, Sega MD, PS1, N64, and MAME with Neo Geo.  really dont want to have to pay much or anything really

Atari-2600 - Ataroid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gbcoid)

NES - Nesoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/nesoid)

SNES - Snes9x - FREE (http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex)

GBA- Gameboid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gameboid)

Gameboy Color - GBCoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gbcoid)

SEGA GameGear/MasterSystem - Gearoid- FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gearoid)

Genesis/MegaDrive - Gensoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gensoid)

N64 - N64oid - $4.99 (https://slideme.org/application/n64oid)

PSX - FPse - $3.84 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emulator.fpse&hl=en)

what about SNESoid instead of Snes9x?  any noticeable difference?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 12:47:11 pm
SNES9x is better in my opinion than SNESOID. Sound emulation and compatibility are better. For MD the best option is md.emu. It's better than Gensoid (dound in Gensoid is quite terrible in some games). Another free option is Gens4droid.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 28, 2012, 12:53:12 pm
SNES9x is better in my opinion than SNESOID. Sound emulation and compatibility are better. For MD the best option is md.emu. It's better than Gensoid (dound in Gensoid is quite terrible in some games). Another free option is Gens4droid.

where do I even get snes9x?  im not seeing it in the market
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on March 28, 2012, 01:27:14 pm
I've just installed the 800mhz firmware and wipe cache etc. but now my problem is it will not open anything downloaded from the market place. No Fpse etc. could this be a package installer issue? Did i need to Wipe android secure from my card? any other ideas. Just starting to get on my nerves a bit.

Snes9x is far better but the 3 button combo issue is a pain for megaman x 1,2,3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 01:30:21 pm
SNES9x is better in my opinion than SNESOID. Sound emulation and compatibility are better. For MD the best option is md.emu. It's better than Gensoid (dound in Gensoid is quite terrible in some games). Another free option is Gens4droid.

where do I even get snes9x?  im not seeing it in the market
It is not in the market but is free. Grab it from here.
http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex/downloads
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: joanilson41 on March 28, 2012, 02:50:34 pm
what's the difference between overclocking by easy tools and installing the overclocked firmware?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 28, 2012, 03:04:13 pm
what's the difference between overclocking by easy tools and installing the overclocked firmware?

stability mainly, and probably battery use, increasing the voltage will increase the battery use

I have noticed a significant reduction of temperature running the new stock 800mhz vs original patched 800mhz. Anyone else notice this as well?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 03:12:00 pm


With new firmware it seems that FPSE stopped working, so this is a big handicap for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 28, 2012, 03:21:01 pm
I have noticed a significant reduction of temperature running the new stock 800mhz vs original patched 800mhz. Anyone else notice this as well?

I haven't tried the new stock yet, but I will tonight.

To clarify though... the new stock increases the voltage, so battery life would be reduced, but heat will be decreased? Am I understanding that correctly?

If so, the heat is inversely proportional to the voltage?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 03:21:13 pm
I've just installed the 800mhz firmware and wipe cache etc. but now my problem is it will not open anything downloaded from the market place. No Fpse etc. could this be a package installer issue? Did i need to Wipe android secure from my card? any other ideas. Just starting to get on my nerves a bit.

Snes9x is far better but the 3 button combo issue is a pain for megaman x 1,2,3

Well FPce is working for me now maybe it is something to do with the adroid.secure try it  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 28, 2012, 03:33:29 pm
Well FPce is working for me now maybe it is something to do with the adroid.secure try it  ;)

What did you do with android.secure to get it working?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 03:53:24 pm
Well FPce is working for me now maybe it is something to do with the adroid.secure try it  ;)

What did you do with android.secure to get it working?

I think I deleted it by mistake as I changed launcher theme and something happend and a error message came up it was somthing to do with android secure so then I quicky use easy tools to install the go launcher because I could not to anything with the device but soon as I did this all was fine, I then booted fpse and it played so I think it was by luck this happend, so I say delete android secure and see what happens.. very strange lol

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 04:11:54 pm
Has anyone created an overclocked kenel based on the new firm? at 900 or 1 ghz. I'm running mine at 950mhz and i would like to test it at 1ghz but I can't do it the kernel by myself.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 04:23:23 pm
Has anyone created an overclocked kenel based on the new firm? at 900 or 1 ghz. I'm running mine at 950mhz and i would like to test it at 1ghz but I can't do it the kernel by myself.

I created 900 MHz kernel. I'm not sure that I did everything right, but it works for me.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel900hw.zip

I installed 600 MHz firmware and flashed with this kernel.
Everything works fine for now. FPCE runs without problems.

I think that we can add "high voltage" kernels to Easy tools to flash normal firmware and there is no need to install 800 MHz firm.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 04:23:25 pm
What is a (AMLogic 8726-M3, ARM Cortex-A9) meant to run at I don't mean what JXD has said the real Manafacture spec is it 1Ghz
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 04:28:11 pm
Wow JXD-S601 as cheap as £52.79 free shipping on ebay.. man that's cheap lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 28, 2012, 04:37:33 pm
I have noticed a significant reduction of temperature running the new stock 800mhz vs original patched 800mhz. Anyone else notice this as well?

I haven't tried the new stock yet, but I will tonight.

To clarify though... the new stock increases the voltage, so battery life would be reduced, but heat will be decreased? Am I understanding that correctly?

If so, the heat is inversely proportional to the voltage?

that can't be right :) As for why the new kernel would be cooler, I have no idea. Higher voltages should create more heat.

Has anyone created an overclocked kenel based on the new firm? at 900 or 1 ghz. I'm running mine at 950mhz and i would like to test it at 1ghz but I can't do it the kernel by myself.

I will fix my patcher when I have time tonight to work on new higher voltage kernels.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 04:40:40 pm
Has anyone created an overclocked kenel based on the new firm? at 900 or 1 ghz. I'm running mine at 950mhz and i would like to test it at 1ghz but I can't do it the kernel by myself.

I created 900 MHz kernel. I'm not sure that I did everything right, but it works for me.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel900hw.zip

I installed 600 MHz firmware and flashed with this kernel.
Everything works fine for now. FPCE runs without problems.

I think that we can add "high voltage" kernels to Easy tools to flash normal firmware and there is no need to install 800 MHz firm.

Thanks, that's a great idea. If someone has ability to create new kernels up to 1 ghz, I will try. I'm running 950 mhz with previous firm, so maybe with the voltage mofified I could even reach the 1 ghz. Just to try it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 28, 2012, 04:46:09 pm
To clarify though... the new stock increases the voltage, so battery life would be reduced, but heat will be decreased? Am I understanding that correctly?

If so, the heat is inversely proportional to the voltage?

that's not the way it normally works, higher voltage + higher clock = more heat, the battery is right over the processor so that would actually make things worse.

All I know is when I was running at 800mhz before it got quite warm, now it's not bad at all and I played for about an hour.

at 900mhz, it got quite toasty.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 04:50:54 pm
I've been looking at some heat sinks but I can't see how they would fit

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RAM-HEATSINK-RHS-03-PACK-8-/110848549504?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_Heatsinks_SR&hash=item19cf16a280

What do you lot think?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on March 28, 2012, 04:51:37 pm
I haven't tried the new stock yet, but I will tonight.

To clarify though... the new stock increases the voltage, so battery life would be reduced, but heat will be decreased? Am I understanding that correctly?

If so, the heat is inversely proportional to the voltage?

No and yes. Higher voltage= Higher battery life, Heat decreased.

Code: [Select]
Voltage x Current = Power(watts).
Current² x Resistance = Heat.

So bigger Voltage, lesser current needed for the same work(measure in W) and lesser current = less heat generated.



Current(or "wasted" current) is what generate heat. Less heat is caused by less wasted current what create less battery use. Hope you understand my engrish.

TL;DR: With the JXD overclock, it will get less hot and improved battery lifetime.

EDIT: Wrong idea. Resistance is the constant here, not Watts, so more Voltage, more Current. Current = Voltage / Resistance.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 05:17:10 pm
Thanks, that's a great idea. If someone has ability to create new kernels up to 1 ghz, I will try. I'm running 950 mhz with previous firm, so maybe with the voltage mofified I could even reach the 1 ghz. Just to try it.

here it is http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel1000hw.zip (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel1000hw.zip)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 28, 2012, 05:21:15 pm
that's not the way it normally works, higher voltage + higher clock = more heat, the battery is right over the processor so that would actually make things worse.

All I know is when I was running at 800mhz before it got quite warm, now it's not bad at all and I played for about an hour.

at 900mhz, it got quite toasty.

That's why I asked.... seems counter-intuitive for sure...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 28, 2012, 05:22:47 pm
Seeing it explained, it makes sense. Thanks for the response!

I haven't tried the new stock yet, but I will tonight.

To clarify though... the new stock increases the voltage, so battery life would be reduced, but heat will be decreased? Am I understanding that correctly?

If so, the heat is inversely proportional to the voltage?

No and yes. Higher voltage= Higher battery life, Heat decreased.

Code: [Select]
Voltage x Current = Power(watts).
Current² x resistance = Heat.

So bigger Voltage, lesser current needed for the same work(measure in W) and lesser current = less heat generated.



Current(or "wasted" current) is what generate heat. Less heat is caused by less wasted current what create less battery use. Hope you understand my engrish.

TL;DR: With the JXD overclock, it will get less hot and improved battery lifetime.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 05:23:45 pm
Thanks, that's a great idea. If someone has ability to create new kernels up to 1 ghz, I will try. I'm running 950 mhz with previous firm, so maybe with the voltage mofified I could even reach the 1 ghz. Just to try it.

here it is http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel1000hw.zip (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/kernel1000hw.zip)

Can this be used with the new firmware update?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 05:35:19 pm
Can this be used with the new firmware update?
yes, it can.
my console often freezes while booting with this kernel. but after succesfull booting works fast  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 28, 2012, 05:38:43 pm
but not everythign works fine yet with the new firmware, right?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 05:39:25 pm
Hmmm I have the stock 800Mhz Firmware might try it lol.. the need for speed  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 05:42:40 pm
but not everythign works fine yet with the new firmware, right?
i flashed this kernel to the old firmware.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 05:52:27 pm
I wonder if there is the way to limit frequency while booting to get rid of freezes?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 06:06:59 pm
Thanks kashelkin for the 1 ghz kernel. I'm trying over the previous firm right now. I'll comment how it works.
there is one thing I'm not sure. Is the voltage modified only with the kernel or maybe I should install the new firm??
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 28, 2012, 06:07:57 pm
I haven't tried the new stock yet, but I will tonight.

To clarify though... the new stock increases the voltage, so battery life would be reduced, but heat will be decreased? Am I understanding that correctly?

If so, the heat is inversely proportional to the voltage?

No and yes. Higher voltage= Higher battery life, Heat decreased.

Code: [Select]
Voltage x Current = Power(watts).
Current² x resistance = Heat.

So bigger Voltage, lesser current needed for the same work(measure in W) and lesser current = less heat generated.



Current(or "wasted" current) is what generate heat. Less heat is caused by less wasted current what create less battery use. Hope you understand my engrish.

TL;DR: With the JXD overclock, it will get less hot and improved battery lifetime.

no
more voltage means more current will flow (V = IR), R is the same.
more current means more power dissipation  (P = I2R or P = IV)

so with higher voltages, theres more heat and more battery usage.

The reason why you increase the voltage is that at high clock rates, current leaking out of the tiny circuitry in more of a problem, and if enough leaks, the CPU starts making mistakes. Increasing the voltage increases the current, so that leaks are less of a problem.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_core_voltage
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 06:13:50 pm
Abhoriel, so it basically means that improves stability, right? To get the modified voltage we have to install the new firm, or just with the kernel is enough?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 28, 2012, 06:16:48 pm
Abhoriel, so it basically means that improves stability, right? To get the modified voltage we have to install the new firm, or just with the kernel is enough?

exactly :) it improves stability at higher clocks. but if instability is caused by high temperature, then increasing the voltage will only make it worse
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 06:19:27 pm
Abhoriel, so it basically means that improves stability, right? To get the modified voltage we have to install the new firm, or just with the kernel is enough?

exactly :) it improves stability at higher clocks. but if instability is caused by high temperature, then increasing the voltage will only make it worse
and do i have to install all the new firm to test the new voltage? or just with a kernel is enough? I'm testing a 1 ghz kernel but I'm not sure about the voltage I have
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 28, 2012, 06:23:30 pm
good question. probably just the kernel.
but they also increased the bootloader voltage, no idea why. Flashing the entire update will update the bootloader too
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 06:26:51 pm
and do i have to install all the new firm to test the new voltage? or just with a kernel is enough? I'm testing a 1 ghz kernel but I'm not sure about the voltage I have
My console worked stable at 725 MHz only with old kernels.
Now, when I flashed new 1000 MHz kernel to old 600 MHz firmware it works on 1000 MHz.
So I think that only kernel is enough to raise the voltage.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 06:28:27 pm
thanks for the answers. At the moment I've flashed the 1ghz kernel (just the kernel) over the previous firm and seems to work ok, but I'm gonna make some hard testing to see how it works.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 06:35:07 pm
Abhoriel, if I replaced all combinations of 0x0008AF2F (800 MHz) to 0x00CA9A3B (1000 MHz) in the kernel, is it OK?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 06:47:35 pm
Just flashed the 1Ghz kernel to the new 800Mhz firmware now black screen after the first android screen?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 06:51:28 pm
Just flashed the 1Ghz kernel to the new 800Mhz firmware now black screen after the first android screen?
turn the console off with long pressing power.
then try to turn it on 5 minutes later.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 06:52:46 pm
Just flashed the 1Ghz kernel to the new 800Mhz firmware now black screen after the first android screen?
Don't you see android logo? I flashed it over the previous firm (the 600 mhz one) and works for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 07:13:12 pm
I flashed it over the new 800Mhz one and I see the first JXD android sceen and then it goes black as the abyss lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 07:14:48 pm
I flashed it over the new 800Mhz one and I see the first JXD android sceen and then it goes black as the abyss lol
I had the same problem. Turning console off to 5 minutes helped me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 28, 2012, 07:21:42 pm
ok well I reflash the 800Mhz firmware again for now - I've done more tinkering than playing this console its unreal maybe I will wait for a while  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on March 28, 2012, 07:43:45 pm
Abhoriel, if I replaced all combinations of 0x0008AF2F (800 MHz) to 0x00CA9A3B (1000 MHz) in the kernel, is it OK?

I'm looking at the new kernel now. There are 3 references to 800MHz (0x0008AF2F) and they are each within a different clk structure.

The first structure is called a9_clk, which is the one we want to change.
The second is called "clk_sys_pl" and the third "clk_misc_pl". I have no idea what these two do (I've read a bit of old amlogic kernel source (we cant use this source to compile a kernel unfortunately, its too old :() and I'm still not certain - not an expert at this).
clk_sys_pl.rate gets set to double a9_clk.rate at initialisation however.
clk_other_pl is related to yet another clock called "clk81". Not sure what this is for either, but it seems to be for an MPEG decoder or something..

We need the source code :( But, I recommend changing the first value and leaving the others how they are. see what happens :)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 08:24:43 pm
Md.emu has been updated with Initial SEGACD support!! That's the changelog:

Initial Sega CD support using ISO or BIN images (set BIOS in Options first)
Added low diagonal sensitivity setting to on-screen controls and fixed pushing both center buttons at once
Colored CRT and CRT 2x effects (old effect renamed to CRT Mask), and more effect levels
Screenshot menu command
DPI fixes
Other device-specific fixes

I haven't tested it yet
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on March 28, 2012, 08:25:12 pm

no
more voltage means more current will flow (V = IR), R is the same.
more current means more power dissipation  (P = I²R or P = IV)

so with higher voltages, theres more heat and more battery usage.

The reason why you increase the voltage is that at high clock rates, current leaking out of the tiny circuitry in more of a problem, and if enough leaks, the CPU starts making mistakes. Increasing the voltage increases the current, so that leaks are less of a problem.

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CPU_core_voltage

Sorry then, my mistake.
I thought every eletric equipment would draw the same amount of energy(W) needed to work, don't matter the exact voltage or current applied, using some sort of variable resistance or inductors.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 28, 2012, 08:36:34 pm
We need the source code :( But, I recommend changing the first value and leaving the others how they are. see what happens :)
Thanks! I'll try different variations.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on March 28, 2012, 10:15:54 pm
So should I use the official fimware or use the custom made stuff?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 28, 2012, 10:38:45 pm
I'm using the previous firm with the kernel that kashelkin has posted at 1 ghz, and works wonderful on my console. I've been playing for almost 2 hours, and no freezing at all. It seems stable to me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on March 28, 2012, 11:24:54 pm
Just a thought i wonder if Bluestacks App player will run through kainy, might help some stuff run? maybe not

www.bluestacks.com (http://www.bluestacks.com)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on March 29, 2012, 01:03:20 am
This system is awesome, mine just arrived, someone know how to change the tv out to NTSC?

Nobody have the same issue?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: shamanraman on March 29, 2012, 02:20:27 am
Sadly it doesn't look like my S601 is not stable at 800mhz with this new firmware, I hadn't bothered overclocking it before (mainly because I was lazy and because 90% of my game-play is with Snes and GBA). Going on a long trip in about 12hrs so i might just go back to the old firmware to be safe, I don't want it locking up on me constantly :(.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: leathco on March 29, 2012, 02:58:35 am
Hmm....new official firmware....might go ahead and give it a try.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kingmega07 on March 29, 2012, 03:56:14 am
I'm having trouble running some apps with new firmware my FPSE opens and then closes anyone have suggestions or better psx emulator.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: shamanraman on March 29, 2012, 07:13:54 am
I'm having trouble running some apps with new firmware my FPSE opens and then closes anyone have suggestions or better psx emulator.

I wasn't able to get FPse running. Psx4droid does run, but it doesn't seem anywhere near as good as FPse.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 08:08:40 am
Well I have the new firmware installed and FPse works - just uninstall and reinstall again and delete the folder android.secure of you SD card se what happends...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on March 29, 2012, 09:27:05 am
Isn't possible to change tv out, to NTSC?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 09:49:26 am
Isn't possible to change tv out, to NTSC?

Dont think so but email JXD and ask
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 02:07:31 pm
@kashelkin mine was the same as yours only stable @ 725Mhz

What 600Mhz firmware did you flash the kernal to cn or en and what date was it,
I done what you said flash the latest 600Mhz version S601 0229cn with your kernel and
all I get is a black screen after the first JXD android screen.... I can recover so there's no probs there...

Thoughts?
Cheers ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 29, 2012, 02:29:18 pm
@kashelkin mine was the same as yours only stable @ 725Mhz

What 600Mhz firmware did you flash the kernal to cn or en and what date was it,
I done what you said flash the latest 600Mhz version S601 0229cn with your kernel and
all I get is a black screen after the first JXD android screen.... I can recover so there's no probs there...

Thoughts?
Cheers ruffnutts

are you wiping data and cache?

dalvik cache is what needs wiping, but there is no recovery option for that, there's other options I can't seem to find them right now

EDIT: I don't know about you guys, but I've been really enjoying this device at 800mhz, the battery life is tolerable, played some retro nintendo games(NES, SNES, N64) last night after 2 hours was down to about %60. the performance is what I was expecting when I got it... this should have been what came stock.

EDIT2: well minus the gamehub and putting the most popular emulators on the system partition
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 29, 2012, 02:44:04 pm
I agree with you SNESFAN, this machine is really enjoyable. I'm currently using the 600 mhz firm with the tv out but with the kernel based on the last firm at 1 ghz, and works great, completely stable.
Most of the time I play games at 800 (controlled with setcpu) and 1 ghz only for psx and n64 games.

thanks kashelkin for making this kernel.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 02:47:34 pm
Wiped everything - what I mean t by recovery I can reflash back to another firmware lol if you press power and vol+ button together you get the uboot recovery option..

BTW just put it in the fridge and it booted into the 900Mhz but setCPU  only displying 800Mhz need a proifile text file I take it?

Edit: YAYYYY running @ 900Mhz finally
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Big Head One on March 29, 2012, 02:57:23 pm
Hey guys, I don't know if you've done that yet, but wouldn't it be better if the instructions and its updates of this custom ROM for the JXD s601 were in a fixed post on the first page in this topic (or in another topic created by SNESFAN). I'm saying this because it's a little difficult to read almost 80 pages to find out what to do xD.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 29, 2012, 03:01:51 pm
Wiped everything - what I mean t by recovery I can reflash back to another firmware lol if you press power and vol+ button together you get the uboot recovery option..

BTW just put it in the fridge and it booted into the 900Mhz but setCPU  only displying 800Mhz need a proifile text file I take it?

Edit: YAYYYY running @ 900Mhz finally
Just edit your setcpu.txt file in sd card, and add the frequencies...

Oh, I see you did it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 29, 2012, 03:11:56 pm
Hey guys, I don't know if you've done that yet, but wouldn't it be better if the instructions and its updates of this custom ROM for the JXD s601 were in a fixed post on the first page in this topic (or in another topic created by SNESFAN). I'm saying this because it's a little difficult to read almost 80 pages to find out what to do xD.

I'm bringing a lot of the important stuff I'm seeing to my forum, it's a bit more broken down if you havn't been following this thread every day

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php?board=71.0

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php#c13

feel free to update as needed

EDIT: do you need/want a guide on how to update the firmware etc? Let me know what you're after I'll try to explain it the best I can
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 29, 2012, 04:21:41 pm
I have a question....

People seem to be mixing and matching different frequency kernels and firmware (ie: 800mhz kernel with 600mhz firmware or whatever.)

What are the implications of this? (if any?)
 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 04:27:05 pm
Yeah people with the know how could advise..

What I think is the newer kernels have the frequency of the new 800Mhz firmware so i dont think it matters  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 29, 2012, 04:38:46 pm
I have a question....

People seem to be mixing and matching different frequency kernels and firmware (ie: 800mhz kernel with 600mhz firmware or whatever.)

What are the implications of this? (if any?)

i did it because I didn't want to install all again. It seems that new firm only changes in the kernel from the previous one. Mine is with kernel from this last firm but with the previous firm, and works perfect.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 04:48:01 pm
Do you or anyone else have problems booting after flashing - I done 900Mhz and once it boots its fine,
I just tried 1Ghz black screen again but I'm goner give it a while before switching on again... cool it in the fridge
First lol.. seems to do the trick after flashing it... but maybe its just not meant to be for me I used the older Firmware anyway... maybe I could make a heatsink mod or something but atleast I can run @ 900Mhz  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 04:55:34 pm
Forgot to ask if you can patch from 600 to 900 then from 900 to 1000Mhz or do you have to patch the original each time?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 29, 2012, 05:03:04 pm
You can patch the kernel you want. There's no need to change to the original kernel to patch a new one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 05:05:38 pm
cool  8)

Edit: Right I`m running @ 1Ghz but its booting into it is the problem - can anything be done about the first boot?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 29, 2012, 05:38:19 pm
I don't know, mine works great at 1 ghz. But there's no much difference between 900 and 1 ghz, maybe you can ask kashlekin to make a 950 kernel.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 05:46:03 pm
Well once I`m booted I can play with the frequency in setCPU,  I used Quadrent Stantard to check it was all correct

Full benchmark test scored higher then samsung galaxy tab lol score =2475  ;)

 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on March 29, 2012, 06:15:36 pm
Well once I`m booted I can play with the frequency in setCPU,  I used Quadrent Stantard to check it was all correct

Full benchmark test scored higher then samsung galaxy tab lol score =2475  ;)

cortex a9 is a beast... even a shitty made a9 will beat a well built a8 cycle for cycle

main reason I stood behind this from the get go... besides the price of course ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: masteries on March 29, 2012, 06:26:03 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.

My JXD S601 doesn´t run stable at 800Mhz (using the new 800Mhz firmware), also I encountered some freezes during large gameplays at 750Mhz.

Anyone can put a 700Mhz and 725Mhz kernel download links?

I am not linux user, I can´t create my owns patched kernels using abhoriel method.

¡Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 06:44:23 pm
Wow! I've just upgraded firmware and my console runs at 800 MHz stable.
Old kernel patched with abhoriel's method worked stable at 725 MHz only.
I'll try to patch kernel from new firmware to higher frequences and test it when I have time.

My JXD S601 doesn´t run stable at 800Mhz (using the new 800Mhz firmware), also I encountered some freezes during large gameplays at 750Mhz.

Anyone can put a 700Mhz and 725Mhz kernel download links?

I am not linux user, I can´t create my owns patched kernels using abhoriel method.

¡Thanks in advance!

If you go backwards in this thread there's a 725Mhz post I think
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 07:23:18 pm
Heatsink Idea's please ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 29, 2012, 08:10:00 pm
well i ordered these:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/160756168430?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 08:21:07 pm
well i ordered these:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/160756168430?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

Cool all though how big is the CPU 15x15x1m seems a bit small - whats the dimention of a cortex A9?
Maybe put both side by side a...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 08:30:55 pm
This is a bit bigger

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DV9000-Copper-Shim-GPU-Heat-Sink-Thermal-Pad-1-2mm-/160508577492?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccess_RL&hash=item255f0e86d4

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 29, 2012, 08:51:39 pm
Is there a new Easy Tools archive containing the new firmware and patched kernels?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 08:58:14 pm
Is there a new Easy Tools archive containing the new firmware and patched kernels?

Was wondering the same thing
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 29, 2012, 09:35:43 pm
@kashelkin mine was the same as yours only stable @ 725Mhz

What 600Mhz firmware did you flash the kernal to cn or en and what date was it,
I done what you said flash the latest 600Mhz version S601 0229cn with your kernel and
all I get is a black screen after the first JXD android screen.... I can recover so there's no probs there...
I use en version but I think it doesn't matter which version is used.
I have the same problem with booting at 1 mhz and I don't know how to solve it for now.
The only thing that helps is to turn console off for 5 minutes. Maybe heat is the reason of these freezes.

@abhoriel, I've tried to raise second and third signatures to 1000 mhz and to leave them as they are and to lower them to 600 mhz but I hadn't seen any difference.
I hoped that it could fix freezes while booting but it didn't.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 29, 2012, 09:45:57 pm
Thanks for the reply - once I do get it to boot runs fantastic, Onlive runs amazing can so see the difference in respose and FPse get some nutty speeds with frame limiter off ridge racer well fast pmsl... never seen it run like That before hahaha

Been running solid for about 45mins @ 1Ghz

Maybe a heatsink would held the boot problem - freezer works great  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kingmega07 on March 29, 2012, 09:52:20 pm
Ok turned on my s601 this morning and buttons aren't working just touch screen this new firmware isn't stable at all for me had 6 freezes in a row lastnight any suggestions.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kingmega07 on March 29, 2012, 09:54:44 pm
Also Fpse still won't run for me on new firmware but it ran on my old firm
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 29, 2012, 09:55:51 pm
Maybe a heatsink would held the boot problem - freezer works great  ;D
lol

I think that if we could lower frequency at booting it can help to get rid of freezes.
But it is a good question how to do it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 29, 2012, 10:03:24 pm
Maybe a heatsink would held the boot problem - freezer works great  ;D
lol

I think that if we could lower frequency at booting it can help to get rid of freezes.
But it is a good question how to do it.

Kashelkin, I have your 1 ghz kernel and I don't have the boot problem. Maybe you can check if you have in your setcpu the set on boot option on. I have it disabled, and then when the system starts i just run SETCPU and put the machine at 1 ghz with the performance governor.

Other option is to make a kernel for 950 mhz. Performance is very very similar.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 30, 2012, 06:22:30 am
Kashelkin, I have your 1 ghz kernel and I don't have the boot problem. Maybe you can check if you have in your setcpu the set on boot option on. I have it disabled, and then when the system starts i just run SETCPU and put the machine at 1 ghz with the performance governor.
Thanks for advice but it didn't help.
My console runs at 725 mhz with old kernel so it's different then yourth.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 30, 2012, 07:19:58 am
Ok turned on my s601 this morning and buttons aren't working just touch screen this new firmware isn't stable at all for me had 6 freezes in a row lastnight any suggestions.

Check the hold button on the buttom of the console is not switched to on..

I had the FPse emu running on the new firmware.. try reinstalling it and maybe deleting the android.secure folder on your SD card  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 30, 2012, 07:20:25 am
Maybe a heatsink would held the boot problem - freezer works great  ;D
lol

I think that if we could lower frequency at booting it can help to get rid of freezes.
But it is a good question how to do it.

Would it be possible to get it to boot faster and maybe get rid of the JXD boot screen?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on March 30, 2012, 11:21:51 am
wait... disabling the buttons makes booting more stable? <.< i accidentally broke my switch off (now its always on)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darclear on March 30, 2012, 06:46:56 pm
I have not seen anyone mention it yet but on mine under system info cpu reports as arm v7, architecture 7.

anyone else?

also, i flashed mine to oc it using easy tools, now my buttons other than menu and backarrow dont work in the emus (or anywhere else for all i know).... help?

ps, i JUST now reflashed with the 800m official oc from jxd, no change.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 30, 2012, 07:03:16 pm
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?

Nobody can help me with this?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: indask8 on March 30, 2012, 07:09:54 pm
I have not seen anyone mention it yet but on mine under system info cpu reports as arm v7, architecture 7.

ARM Cortex A9 is ARMv7, actually almost every latest ARM CPU are ARMv7 (ARMv8 should be coming soon)

Quadrant report mine as:
Quote
Name: ARMv7 Processor rev 4 (v7l)
Max freq: 800mhz
Min Freq: 100mhz
Current:800mhz (did a benchmark right before launching quandrant)
BogoMips: 1594.70
Hardware: AMLOGIC MESEON3 8726M SKT SH
Rev: 4

The 800Mhz firmware is amazing, electopia gives me 37.38FPS, the highest score I can get from any devices I own (but it's 480x272 VS 800x600 tablet)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 30, 2012, 07:17:02 pm
Were you overclocked prior to this?

I'm overclocked to 950Mhz using the previous modified kernels... is there any benefit to me using the new firmware?

From what I understand, the voltage table changes are the only things that's missing from the previous firmwares/kernels, is that correct?




ARM Cortex A9 is ARMv7, actually almost every latest ARM CPU are ARMv7 (ARMv8 should be coming soon)

The 800Mhz firmware is amazing, electopia gives me 37.38FPS, the highest score I can get from any devices I own (but it's 480x272 VS 800x600 tablet)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: indask8 on March 30, 2012, 07:24:10 pm
Before using the 800Mhz firmware I was running the 750mhz kernel,

Looks like with this new firmware if yours was running fine at 950mhz, you might easily achieve 1Ghz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 30, 2012, 07:28:31 pm
And I'm guessing the voltage table changes might help with that (in terms of heat?)


Before using the 800Mhz firmware I was running the 750mhz kernel,

Looks like with this new firmware if yours was running fine at 950mhz, you might easily achieve 1Ghz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on March 30, 2012, 07:41:54 pm
EDIT: do you need/want a guide on how to update the firmware etc? Let me know what you're after I'll try to explain it the best I can

I know how to update the firmware (by copying the update.zip to the root of an sd card etc...)

What I don't know how to do is update the kernel without using easy tools.... How do I go about doing this, using adb?

I'm guessing it's pretty straightforward?

Alternatively, I would think I could use the last "easy tools" release to do it (just rename/replace the old kernel file with the new one?) Would that work?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on March 30, 2012, 09:47:11 pm
EDIT: do you need/want a guide on how to update the firmware etc? Let me know what you're after I'll try to explain it the best I can

I know how to update the firmware (by copying the update.zip to the root of an sd card etc...)

What I don't know how to do is update the kernel without using easy tools.... How do I go about doing this, using adb?

I'm guessing it's pretty straightforward?

Alternatively, I would think I could use the last "easy tools" release to do it (just rename/replace the old kernel file with the new one?) Would that work?

Probably that work, and you can also do it manually by using adb.

If you had 950 mhz with the previous kernels you can get 1 ghz easily I think. At least that's the way I have mine.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on March 31, 2012, 01:37:17 am
Is possible to play games of onlive that use analog stick like batman arkham city? I don't know how to configure gamekeyboard, someone can help me please :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 31, 2012, 10:46:06 am
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?

Nobody can help me with this?

use titanium backup to unistall the Go Launcher EX and ZDbox if you don't like them, Go Launcher is a home replacment for lauching apps and stuff and ZDbox is a task manager app for things like stop running apps in the background that don't need to be running ect....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on March 31, 2012, 01:50:07 pm
I've made high-voltage kernels from 850 to 1000 mhz.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/hvkernels.zip (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/hvkernels.zip)

I think it would be good to add these kernels to Easy Tools for those people who can't overclock their consoles with old kernels.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on March 31, 2012, 03:45:51 pm
I've made high-voltage kernels from 850 to 1000 mhz.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/hvkernels.zip (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/hvkernels.zip)

I think it would be good to add these kernels to Easy Tools for those people who can't overclock their consoles with old kernels.

So is this better then your last one does it solve the booting problem we have?

Edit: ok I see there the same lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on March 31, 2012, 04:19:10 pm
Hmmm....


Did the official 800mhz update and used the easytools but now I can't access the internal storage. When the s601 boots I get a "safely stopped" message and can't see the flash folder.

Apart from that it works a treat, PS1 games run great and N64 have hardly any stutter in the music, makes Zelda OOT much better!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on March 31, 2012, 05:46:03 pm
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?

Nobody can help me with this?

If you don't want install Go launcher EX and ZDbox. You can remove them .apk in folder "Easy-tools/APK"
But, You need to have one launcher app.

I've made high-voltage kernels from 850 to 1000 mhz.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/hvkernels.zip (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2552498/hvkernels.zip)

I think it would be good to add these kernels to Easy Tools for those people who can't overclock their consoles with old kernels.

Thank kashelkin. I add high-voltage kernels you request.
And,I update Easy-Tools can select between new or old firmware in overclock mode.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on March 31, 2012, 09:41:22 pm
Thanks for the update zepxxx, but don't work for me, maybe is because I have this firmware? http://www.mediafire.com/?gqtb4q22nrky3qa that firmware add NTSC to tv out. Anyway with the old easy tools (23-3-2012) I can flash the OC kernels with high voltage only changing the name of the kernel, now my jxd is at 1ghz :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on March 31, 2012, 10:56:33 pm
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?

Nobody can help me with this?

If you don't want install Go launcher EX and ZDbox. You can remove them .apk in folder "Easy-tools/APK"
But, You need to have one launcher app.

what do you mean by this?  if I uninstall go launcher will things not work properly?  what are launcher apps?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darclear on April 01, 2012, 12:19:04 am
OOPS! recheck your start.exe. i hit option 4, it did number 5. now its done the opposite of what i was trying to do.
PLS include a small doc on what each one does. i have no idea what qwerty or build are.


Thank kashelkin. I add high-voltage kernels you request.
And,I update Easy-Tools can select between new or old firmware in overclock mode.

(http://s14.postimage.org/4bj4wn45b/image.jpg)
(http://s9.postimage.org/3kxunowt9/image.jpg)

Download http://mir.cr/0QQON7AX (http://mir.cr/0QQON7AX) or http://uploadmirrors.com/download/JRXH2FMJ/Easy-Tools_31-03-2012_.zip (http://uploadmirrors.com/download/JRXH2FMJ/Easy-Tools_31-03-2012_.zip)

and Update in http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862 (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg36862/#msg36862)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 01, 2012, 01:47:35 am
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?

Nobody can help me with this?

If you don't want install Go launcher EX and ZDbox. You can remove them .apk in folder "Easy-tools/APK"
But, You need to have one launcher app.

what do you mean by this?  if I uninstall go launcher will things not work properly?  what are launcher apps?

Launcher is the menu, the frontend, the thing where you see the icons, widgets and launch the things. If you don't have a launcher, I don't know what would happen, but maybe only CLI or the plain wallpaper.
If you want to be minimalist, Zeam is the best one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on April 01, 2012, 04:29:34 am
what is this Go launcher EX and ZDbox crap thats still installed even after running easy tools?  are these supposed to be there or can I get rid of them?

Im also being told the facebook for android app isnt compatible with my device.  any one else get that?

Nobody can help me with this?

If you don't want install Go launcher EX and ZDbox. You can remove them .apk in folder "Easy-tools/APK"
But, You need to have one launcher app.

what do you mean by this?  if I uninstall go launcher will things not work properly?  what are launcher apps?

Launcher is the menu, the frontend, the thing where you see the icons, widgets and launch the things. If you don't have a launcher, I don't know what would happen, but maybe only CLI or the plain wallpaper.
If you want to be minimalist, Zeam is the best one.

I ended up going with ADW which seems to be ok.  That go launcher had so much annoying crap and bloatware with it that I had to get rid of it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on April 01, 2012, 04:31:48 am
Ok so im noticing that with the emulators Ive installed I cant keymap the physical buttons.  Do I have to install that qwerty thing from the easy tools to do that because I didnt
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on April 01, 2012, 04:52:28 am
went back and installed the qwerty.kl and gamekeypad from the easy tools and still cant map any buttons in the emulators.  someone please help
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on April 01, 2012, 06:28:35 am
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 01, 2012, 07:22:19 am
went back and installed the qwerty.kl and gamekeypad from the easy tools and still cant map any buttons in the emulators.  someone please help

Is the little switch on the bottom of the unit, by the power button, all the way to the left?  That turns off the buttons if it is to the right.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on April 01, 2012, 07:24:13 am
went back and installed the qwerty.kl and gamekeypad from the easy tools and still cant map any buttons in the emulators.  someone please help

Is the little switch on the bottom of the unit, by the power button, all the way to the left?  That turns off the buttons if it is to the right.

LOL I had checked that but thought it was supposed to be to the right!  derp!  thanks man
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kirkunit on April 01, 2012, 07:29:30 am
btw what do the qwerty.kl and gamekeyboard do then?  do I even need those?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 01, 2012, 09:41:31 am
btw what do the qwerty.kl and gamekeyboard do then?  do I even need those?

Well I just use the normal keyboard plus that's an old version of gamekeyboard which your better off buying
As its got a lot of cool stuff like playing onlive with hardwhere button mapping ect..

Most emulators have there own button mapping in the the options under input

Tip.. for anyone using FPse in the settings options under input map the hardware keys to match the psx controller best you can, once done go to system in the options and click save as default settings - this way you don't have to keep mapping the buttons for every psx game you play  ;D

nutts out  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 01, 2012, 09:57:58 am
New version of Kainy is released... this app is getting even more awsome!!!

http://www.kainy.com/

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 01, 2012, 10:25:33 am
Did the official 800mhz update and used the easytools but now I can't access the internal storage. When the s601 boots I get a "safely stopped" message and can't see the flash folder.

Ok sorted it by wiping all media/cache data and doing the factory restore. Lost all my FPse savegames though which I didn't back up and couldn't access on my PC because the drive wasn't showing up.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 01, 2012, 08:07:17 pm
I just checked the new game of King of Fighters for Android. With the XperiaPlay Key layout doesn't recognize all buttons, but surprisingly with the jxd original layout works perfect. The incovenience of that is that with the jxd key layout some Xperia PLay Optimzed games doesn't work properly (buttons I mean), so i still prefer the keylayout SNESFAN and just change it to play King of fighters.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 01, 2012, 10:53:55 pm
uhm... please someone give me a step by step guide what to do...
i want new firmware overclocked at 1ghz, new build.prop, qwerty.kl, gamekeyboard and rooted...

i dont know what im doing wrong ._.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 02, 2012, 01:31:55 pm
okay now i know whats wrong... it refuses to root my device.
are there other options than gingerbreak or the easytools one?

also the exe always gives me errors that there are no files in local/temp or so... its disappearing too quick :/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 02, 2012, 01:58:31 pm
okay now i know whats wrong... it refuses to root my device.
are there other options than gingerbreak or the easytools one?

also the exe always gives me errors that there are no files in local/temp or so... its disappearing too quick :/

Try to root it with unlock root. I did it with my device and the rooting process was perfect.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 02, 2012, 02:41:22 pm
works now, thanks :D
i even forgot that i had it installed from last firmware already lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 02, 2012, 05:01:10 pm
is there any way to add more hardkey mappings to gamekeyboard? its just one too less for binding of isaac <.<
also, is it possible to make even higher kernels? mine runs fine on 1ghz, and i think it would be awesome if it would be 1.2ghz or more (as they originally advertised lol)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 02, 2012, 05:39:16 pm
Think I'm goner have to bite the bullet and go back to 800 or 850 my console runs fine '1Ghz but it just can't boot into the OS from switch on... such a shame :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 02, 2012, 06:48:51 pm
ruffnutts, try 950 mhz. Performance is quite same compared to 1ghz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 02, 2012, 08:40:38 pm
ruffnutts, try 950 mhz. Performance is quite same compared to 1ghz.

it has problems booting @ 950 aswell lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 02, 2012, 08:52:52 pm
It's strange, I have the 1 ghz and no problems at all. have you tried uninstalling SETCPU?

I've made a new video with Ridge Racer Type 4 and Final Fantasies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6I2VDfDdkc
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on April 02, 2012, 09:35:01 pm
It seems that I've overclocked my console to damage.
It freezes every time when I turn off the screen then turn it on and try to launch application.
Freezes come even with 800 mhz firmware with its original kernel.
Flashing to 600 mhz firmware removes the problem but it's too slow.

Thinking about throwing my console in the trash and bying Xperia Play.  >:(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 02, 2012, 09:37:59 pm
It seems that I've overclocked my console to damage.
It freezes every time when I turn off the screen then turn it on and try to launch application.
Freezes come even with 800 mhz firmware with its original kernel.
Flashing to 600 mhz firmware removes the problem but it's too slow.

Thinking about throwing my console in the trash and bying Xperia Play.  >:(

lol I pre-ordered a Yinlips G16 looks better option to me ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 02, 2012, 09:39:52 pm
It's strange, I have the 1 ghz and no problems at all. have you tried uninstalling SETCPU?

I've made a new video with Ridge Racer Type 4 and Final Fantasies:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6I2VDfDdkc

Mine is running ok at 1ghz too. To play onlive with hardrware buttons i need original build.prop and qwerty.kl?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 02, 2012, 10:05:59 pm
Megacubo, i never used onlive, but maybe you need the gamekeyboard app? I don't know how to use it, but it's a possibilty, because I think Onlive doesn't recognize jxd buttons.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 02, 2012, 10:21:00 pm
@Megacubo  I use original build.prop with GameKeyboard works very well...
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on April 03, 2012, 02:35:16 am
I just checked the new game of King of Fighters for Android. With the XperiaPlay Key layout doesn't recognize all buttons, but surprisingly with the jxd original layout works perfect. The incovenience of that is that with the jxd key layout some Xperia PLay Optimzed games doesn't work properly (buttons I mean), so i still prefer the keylayout SNESFAN and just change it to play King of fighters.

Wow, you got KoF to install properly? My copy insists it wont work for the JXD. I understand the means to get it working might vlbe...murky, so any chance you could pm me with some advice/info? Cheers!

Sent from my NookColor using Tapatalk
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 03, 2012, 03:34:24 am
Thanks for the replyes I try original build.prop, ruffnutts, any hint to configure gamekeyboard?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: visioN on April 03, 2012, 03:35:15 am
It seems that I've overclocked my console to damage.
It freezes every time when I turn off the screen then turn it on and try to launch application.
Freezes come even with 800 mhz firmware with its original kernel.
Flashing to 600 mhz firmware removes the problem but it's too slow.

Thinking about throwing my console in the trash and bying Xperia Play.  >:(


Same issue, never even overclocked. Just flashed the 800mhz stock firmware and the problem started (slide to unlock will slide, but will freeze at unlocking until a reboot. Or the device will just randomly reboot out of nowhere.)

This problem persists even after going back to 600mhz firmware.

Attempting a return =\
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 03, 2012, 07:02:21 am
It seems that I've overclocked my console to damage.
It freezes every time when I turn off the screen then turn it on and try to launch application.
Freezes come even with 800 mhz firmware with its original kernel.
Flashing to 600 mhz firmware removes the problem but it's too slow.

Thinking about throwing my console in the trash and bying Xperia Play.  >:(


Same issue, never even overclocked. Just flashed the 800mhz stock firmware and the problem started (slide to unlock will slide, but will freeze at unlocking until a reboot. Or the device will just randomly reboot out of nowhere.)

This problem persists even after going back to 600mhz firmware.

Attempting a return =\

It seems a hardware problem, because mine works perfect at 1 ghz. Try to return the machine where you bought it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 08:08:49 am
Thanks for the replyes I try original build.prop, ruffnutts, any hint to configure gamekeyboard?

If you mean for onlive then maybe I can find time to do a video or try to explain how to do it..   ;)

BTW - The Dev for Kainy is going to make an option to use it just like GameKeyboard - the buttion mapping is well easy and the user interface well simple... hope he does it soon  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 03, 2012, 08:18:05 am
Ruffnuts, a video explaining how to use gamekeyboard would be great.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 08:30:02 am
Ruffnuts, a video explaining how to use gamekeyboard would be great.

Ok well let me just fined the time and I will do one ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 03, 2012, 11:09:25 am
It seems that I've overclocked my console to damage.
It freezes every time when I turn off the screen then turn it on and try to launch application.
Freezes come even with 800 mhz firmware with its original kernel.
Flashing to 600 mhz firmware removes the problem but it's too slow.

Thinking about throwing my console in the trash and bying Xperia Play.  >:(
in that case, could you send me the broken one? :D i replaced teh dpad several times, and im not quite sure if the original one might have been better lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on April 03, 2012, 04:59:20 pm
I've found the solution to freezes after unlocking screen.
I set max frequency to 600 mhz in setcpu before locking the screen and it's OK.
So, it's early for trash bin  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 03, 2012, 05:12:31 pm
darn :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 05:53:07 pm
I bet I don't play my JXD S601 when my Yinlips G16 arrives lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 03, 2012, 05:59:40 pm
Kashelkin, maybe is a setcpu problem. Have you tried uninstalling the app? Maybe you can try No Frills CPU instead of SETCPU.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 03, 2012, 06:09:53 pm
Mine seems totally fine with the stock 800mhz rom, been playing it for ages with no problems and the battery life seems to be about the same. Ridge Racer 64 works great too with smooth frames and sound. So far have seen no need to use the higher clock kernels.

@Ruffnuts - does the new Yinlips have a true analog stick with a seperate Dpad? For the money the s601 is fantastic but I really want to play Mario 64 and Zelda OOT which just aren't the same without an analog stick.


Oh and thanks to whoever made the easytools (zepxxx?), makes things extremely quick and easy!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 06:16:19 pm
@lemmywinks that I'm not sure but I reckon its the same for all these android consoles to be honest  ???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on April 03, 2012, 06:30:16 pm
Kashelkin, maybe is a setcpu problem. Have you tried uninstalling the app? Maybe you can try No Frills CPU instead of SETCPU.
I tried to uninstall SetCpu but freezes were the same.
I think it's because of low-quality processor.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 03, 2012, 07:05:29 pm
I tried to uninstall SetCpu but freezes were the same.
I think it's because of low-quality processor.

how high did you overclock it before it busted?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 07:13:58 pm
I'm going to 850Mhz I think...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: kashelkin on April 03, 2012, 07:23:24 pm
I tried to uninstall SetCpu but freezes were the same.
I think it's because of low-quality processor.
how high did you overclock it before it busted?
1ghz

Now I use 900 mhz kernel and limit frequency with SetCpu before locking the screen.
I'll try to play games at 900mhz to see if it goes worse. Maybe my panic was early =)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 07:33:59 pm
Well Mine seems fine @850Mhz booting up fine to..... even though it ran nice at 1Ghz just could not boot with out
Making it cold from the fridge lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 07:59:28 pm
I've been looking @ video's of minecraft all day - might have to get on it lol - who else interested in minecraft?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 03, 2012, 08:03:11 pm
me :P it runs fluent... only the controls need to be fixed :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 03, 2012, 08:28:50 pm
Was talking about the PC but yeah just tried the demo of the pocket version - and I was trying to map buttons Using Gamekeyboard, But no joy @ the mo..
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 03, 2012, 09:51:57 pm
1ghz

Now I use 900 mhz kernel and limit frequency with SetCpu before locking the screen.
I'll try to play games at 900mhz to see if it goes worse. Maybe my panic was early =)

Ahh OK, that is pretty weird, I thought you were going to try 1.2ghz or something, I remember seeing someone saying they were going to try it.

From my understanding of arm procs you can't damage by overclocking like on x86. Arm procs just stop working well before anything perminant is done.

I was just curious to see because that's against everything I've heard or read.

Now over volting can cause damage and constant over clock will reduce the rated running hours but most are rated well beyond the use full lifespan of the devices specs. Might be talking reducing 10% of 20,000 hours or something silly
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on April 03, 2012, 11:01:49 pm
Is it the same processor in both the s601 and G16?


I bet I don't play my JXD S601 when my Yinlips G16 arrives lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on April 03, 2012, 11:03:20 pm
Did you enable "set on boot" in SetCpu?

If it's not set, it should boot fine, no?


Well Mine seems fine @850Mhz booting up fine to..... even though it ran nice at 1Ghz just could not boot with out
Making it cold from the fridge lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 04, 2012, 02:32:56 am
when you did the flash back to stock did you wipe/data/cache/ and media before you flashed the stock 800 firmware? you might want to give that a try but do it at your own risk shouldn't do any damage but just covering my arse ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 04, 2012, 05:07:02 am
REALLY REALLY really useful program:

http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/

It's a ADB GUI, you can uninstall and install everything(even the system apps), you can transfer files and manage folders, you can do everything easily. Awe-some.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 04, 2012, 06:45:33 am
Is it the same processor in both the s601 and G16?


I bet I don't play my JXD S601 when my Yinlips G16 arrives lol

Yinlips G16 is an Allwinner Cortex A8 processor running at 1 ghz stock and can be overclocked at 1,2 ghz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 04, 2012, 11:25:18 am
Yinlips G16 is an Allwinner Cortex A8 processor running at 1 ghz stock and can be overclocked at 1,2 ghz.

just a note to everyone, not to get too caught up in the mhz/ghz game

a cortex a8 2.0 DMIPS / MHz @ 1000mhz = ~2000 DMIPS
a cortex a9 2.50 DMIPS / MHz @ 800mhz = ~2000 DMIPS

fyi dmips or dhrystone is benchmarking standard
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhrystone

So the performance should be relatively similar with the exception that at 1ghz it will be consuming more power under the same load and will require a bigger battery to get the same life.

there are other improvements as well when using a a9 vs a8, and other things to consider like the advantages from onechip maker to the next might even outweigh the improvements from using a newer generation of processor vs an older one.

I would say that you're going to more than likely see similar performance with either
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 04, 2012, 11:42:22 am
I don't know in the case of Yinlips G16, but I have an allwinner tablet with the same processor than Yinlips G 16, and performance is slightly better in Allwinner compared with the JXD, but not a great difference. The Huge diference will be with new Rockichp 30xx processors or the new Amlogic MX ones (they will be Cortex a9 and Real Dual Core)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 04, 2012, 11:42:52 am
Double post, sorry
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 04, 2012, 01:25:12 pm
I don't know in the case of Yinlips G16, but I have an allwinner tablet with the same processor than Yinlips G 16, and performance is slightly better in Allwinner compared with the JXD, but not a great difference. The Huge diference will be with new Rockichp 30xx processors or the new Amlogic MX ones (they will be Cortex a9 and Real Dual Core)
ooo tasty, you got a link to those?

sounds like some serious stuff comming down the pipe, can't wait to see them in a handheld gamer

What I really can't wait to see is the TI OMAP 54xx devices hit the market.. cortex a15 with dual/quad core... they offer 3.5 DMIPS / Mhz per core.. we'll be looking at 40% increase over a a9 and 75% increase over an a8... and that's just single core vs single core, let alone the processing power of the additional cores.

the specsheet says 2.0ghz stock dual core... so a little math 7,000 DMIPS per core and dual core would give 14,000 DMIPS

that sounds impressive and if you compare it to the a8's 2000 DMIPS, you'd say wow, that's over 700% faster!

... But the reality is you will probably see only a 2x - 1.5x gain in real world performance over the a8 and a9. Mainly because most mobile applications don't actively do dual core processes. The android OS does use a dual core's second core to offload background processes vs those in the foreground so your main app will appear to behave more fluidly especially with other stuff going on at the same time. This is without the app developer doing anything. Some apps are however written to use both cores, fpse has an option for that from what I've read.

however though... that's still 2x improvement... twice as fast as what you're running now... that's just incredible if you ask me... the future looks bright
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 04, 2012, 01:31:43 pm
Some info about Amlogic MX, it's google translate.

http://translate.google.es/translate?hl=es&sl=zh-CN&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fbbs.1pad.cn%2Fthread-23290-1-1.html

And info about rockchip 3066

http://www.spemall.com/blog/?p=818

Of course the arm cortex a15 will be better, because they are thought to be used in high-end devices, but this amlogic and rockchip new CPUS will be probably rather cheap, and they can have a great cost/performance ratio.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 04, 2012, 07:23:05 pm
Think I got the minecraft bug lol..... anyway because I use the original build.prop I can't use the xperia play layout,
Been trying to remap using GameKeyboard anyone else tried?

EDIT: Just not compatible simples lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 05, 2012, 04:16:56 am
If I use the dingoo a320 charger can burn my jxd?

the dingoo charger says 700mA and the jxd says 500mA.

Or any hint to charging fastest?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: fosamax on April 05, 2012, 08:36:12 am
I never used the official charger that came with the JXD neither do i used the official charger of my dingoo (us plug).
I charge both with my official sony ericsson charger (x10 mini pro) and it outputs 850 mA. The 2 handhelds are still working well so far (JXD stable at 850 Mhz, dingoo A320 often at 400 Mhz).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on April 05, 2012, 08:57:43 am
If I use the dingoo a320 charger can burn my jxd?
the dingoo charger says 700mA and the jxd says 500mA.
Or any hint to charging fastest?

No problem... you can use it.
As far as the voltage is the same... USB is 5V.

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 05, 2012, 09:16:09 am
Ok since reflashing the official 800mhz rom again and using the easytools with ADW launcher I'm getting the FPse problem again where it refuses to load a game.

I have reflashed the rom again, done a factory reset and wiped media/data. Also deleted the .secure folder but still the same.

Is there a definite cure for this? Wiping the partitions sorted it last time but it's not working now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 05, 2012, 10:20:03 am
I'm using the stock mega drive emulator and up do date firmware and the games run too fast (I'd say roughly 20% too fast). I'm not using the fast forward function - that runs even faster obviously. Most games are unplayable - or at least 10 times as hard. I can't replace the emulator because it's a system emulator.

On a related note - the emulator versions of the ones installed are newer the the ones available for download - how does that work? DO they have their own version numbers?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on April 05, 2012, 11:26:08 am
I'm using the stock mega drive emulator and up do date firmware and the games run too fast (I'd say roughly 20% too fast). I'm not using the fast forward function - that runs even faster obviously. Most games are unplayable - or at least 10 times as hard. I can't replace the emulator because it's a system emulator.

On a related note - the emulator versions of the ones installed are newer the the ones available for download - how does that work? DO they have their own version numbers?

I would reccommend re-flashing the firmware and wiping partitions etc. (When you turn on the device before you re-flash make sure the micro sd is not in, while holding the menu button) If that doesn't work do what i did which was use easy tools to wipe the original firmware and use adw instead and go to yonghzi's account on slideme (Google it, but it is somewhere early on in this forum topic) if not google 'where are the tigers apk' and install tiger genesis instead (You can also use the tiger genesis one if you want to keep the jxd original firmware) Or just go with the Robert Broglia md.emu from google play(Much better with sega cd support)

Ok since reflashing the official 800mhz rom again and using the easytools with ADW launcher I'm getting the FPse problem again where it refuses to load a game.

I have reflashed the rom again, done a factory reset and wiped media/data. Also deleted the .secure folder but still the same.

Is there a definite cure for this? Wiping the partitions sorted it last time but it's not working now.


Don't Know about definate cure but i had to delete my media files and my .andoid(Secure as well) after the 800mhz update but kept on getting strange glitches and FPSe would unistall itself or not open after a while, so i went back to the firmware before and just used the latest easy tools from zeppxx to overclock and flash new voltage stuff. FPSE and N64Droid both work brilliantly now and my device is only overclocked to 850mhz. Gets too unstable at 900mhz but for what i want it for it is good enough.

Also my device works better without setcpu enabled(Installed but not enabled) As i found that it would cause it to crash after 30mins play on n64droid and 15-20mins on fpse( Or even when it was locked overnight) but since not enabling it hasn't crashed or frozen since.

Dragonssss Tools that were posted are great too, but haven't had too much time to test (Only play while on train)

I love this device. Will probably wait 6 months now and see what is the next big android gaming thing.  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: wilhood on April 05, 2012, 11:33:10 am
Hi
Ive just got my jxd s601, i have installed the new 800 mhz firmware but now my jxd doesnt show up as a drive on my computer anymore.
Can anyone help with this?
Thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 05, 2012, 11:43:38 am
Thank you for the advice - I'll try the other emus you mentioned. Here's the list you mentioned so others don't have to search for it:

Atari-2600 - Ataroid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gbcoid)
NES - Nesoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/nesoid)
SNES - Snes9x - FREE (http://www.explusalpha.com/home/snes9x-ex)
GBA- Gameboid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gameboid)
Gameboy Color - GBCoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gbcoid)
SEGA GameGear/MasterSystem - Gearoid- FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gearoid)
Genesis/MegaDrive - Gensoid - FREE (https://slideme.org/application/gensoid)
N64 - N64oid - $4.99 (https://slideme.org/application/n64oid)
PSX - FPse - $3.84 (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.emulator.fpse&hl=en)

I'm surprised there's so little info on the net about it. Maybe this list could be made a sticky and get updated from time to time.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 05, 2012, 12:50:09 pm
I'm surprised there's so little info on the net about it. Maybe this list could be made a sticky and get updated from time to time.

check the portion under emulators, he keeps it fairly up to date

http://www.xperiagamer.com/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 05, 2012, 03:01:13 pm
Here is as promised a video of gamekeyboard and onlive how to setup mappings , I did do one with me talking but kept fucking up lol any questions feel free to ask.. just follow the on screen setup  8)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Y_yuOC7Zw

Cheers ruffnutts ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 05, 2012, 10:17:53 pm
Here is as promised a video of gamekeyboard and onlive how to setup mappings , I did do one with me talking but kept fucking up lol any questions feel free to ask.. just follow the on screen setup  8)

Cheers ruffnutts ;)

Thanks a lot, after changing to original build.prop and qwerty.kl i try with 1.1.3 version but don't work (no onlive option). So i buyed the last version from play store and now work like a charm, playing Batman Arkham City in a handheld is really awesome, thanks again
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 05, 2012, 10:34:55 pm
Here is as promised a video of gamekeyboard and onlive how to setup mappings , I did do one with me talking but kept fucking up lol any questions feel free to ask.. just follow the on screen setup  8)

Cheers ruffnutts ;)

Thanks a lot, after changing to original build.prop and qwerty.kl i try with 1.1.3 version but don't work (no onlive option). So i buyed the last version from play store and now work like a charm, playing Batman Arkham City in a handheld is really awesome, thanks again

Cool as long as people realise that onlive needs to be running on at least 800Mhz kernel or above as the lag will be awful even down to the controls
 
Glad it helped you  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: wilhood on April 05, 2012, 11:02:12 pm
hi
ive updated firmware to jxd 800 mhz firmware,but i cannot now install my jxd as a drive so i cant run easytools or unlockroot because my jxd doesnt show up on my computer as a drive.
can anyone tell me what to do to get my computer to install my jxd drivers ?
thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 06, 2012, 08:31:03 am
hi
ive updated firmware to jxd 800 mhz firmware,but i cannot now install my jxd as a drive so i cant run easytools or unlockroot because my jxd doesnt show up on my computer as a drive.
can anyone tell me what to do to get my computer to install my jxd drivers ?
thanks

but when rooting you don't want it to show up as a drive - you need to set debugging mode on your device under
settings/aplications/development then plug it into your computer and it should see it then if you need to install the drivers

Here are adb drivers
http://ppl.ug/8dtsXSsBrAQ/ (http://ppl.ug/8dtsXSsBrAQ/)

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 06, 2012, 09:11:40 am
Think I might try to setup DosBox Turbo to play doom or something - never used DosBox before lol,
Then map the buttons with gamekeyboard  8)

EDIT; Just bought it from the market and installed it, let you know later how I get on off out shopping lol

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: wilhood on April 06, 2012, 10:00:01 am
Thanks for the help ruffnuts, i found out the problem was the mini usb cable.
I tried a new cable and it rooted first time .

Thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 06, 2012, 11:35:51 am
New JXD machine, the v5200:

http://www.jxd.hk/products.asp?id=610&selectclassid=009006

Only 256 ram, and a strange processor. Weird. People from JXD says it should cost about 60 dollars.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on April 06, 2012, 11:41:39 am
Just got back from my business trip. Pecked my wife on the cheek, ruffled my sons hair and got right to the important stuff; installing the new overclocked firmware (just kidding honey, the peck was not on the cheek)  ;D My JXD @ 850 now runs like a dream! Big drawback: my son got hold of the thing and won't stop playing Mario 64! Time for my wife to roll her eyes again "oh no, not TWO of those!"
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: indask8 on April 06, 2012, 11:47:24 am
New JXD machine, the v5200:

http://www.jxd.hk/products.asp?id=610&selectclassid=009006

Only 256 ram, and a strange processor. Weird. People from JXD says it should cost about 60 dollars.

The specs are OK, certainly less powerful than the S601 but still interesting if it cost 60 dollars.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 06, 2012, 02:24:59 pm
ill so get that one lol
dual touch = minecraft playable :D
though its less powerful, so maybe not on fancy graphics n stuff
still pretty nice of jxd to provide low-priced android handhelds
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: PolloiQuick on April 06, 2012, 03:15:05 pm
My dream is this console with bluetooth!!  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 06, 2012, 04:28:37 pm
I'm not buying anymore lol - still waiting for my Yinlips G16
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 06, 2012, 05:58:45 pm
ill so get that one lol
dual touch = minecraft playable :D
though its less powerful, so maybe not on fancy graphics n stuff
still pretty nice of jxd to provide low-priced android handhelds

If you look the advert says ARM Cortex A9 but the sec says Cortex A8 lol but the GPU is ok though theres a plugin for that on chainfire 3D The only thing really less than the S601 is the ram
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 06, 2012, 08:04:56 pm
The specs are weird, because the cpu GP33002A I haven't heard anything, so I don't knoe the real manufacturer, though my bet is that it maybe a mediatek device. also, GPU SGX531 is quite inferior in performance in comparison to Mali400. It should be at least the PowerVR SGX540 series.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darclear on April 06, 2012, 08:39:33 pm
i found a few games that wont load on the 800m update. i reflashed the 229 update, reinstalled them, and all is well. i fought tooth and nail reinstalling game rooted/not, overclocked underclocked, before  i went back to 229.

btw, would some kind soul upload the original stock roms or list of the english games it came with. i wiped internal without backup by accident and the games dl are different on the jxd site.

PS... seems metroid fusion, or any game that requires left and right shoulder, x or square, AND moving around same time is unplayable. keeps thinking ive pressed start. Any help? i cant get past the walking garbage compactor boss. lol

Ok since reflashing the official 800mhz rom again and using the easytools with ADW launcher I'm getting the FPse problem again where it refuses to load a game.

I have reflashed the rom again, done a factory reset and wiped media/data. Also deleted the .secure folder but still the same.

Is there a definite cure for this? Wiping the partitions sorted it last time but it's not working now.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 06, 2012, 09:24:41 pm
Finally sorted the FPse issue, seems it was down to the easytools with the ADW launcher. Reflashing with the GOLauncher easytools and adding ADW manually worked straight away after multiple attempts using the other method.

Dunno why, might be me doing something wrong (quite likely!) but that's what worked for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 06, 2012, 10:33:52 pm
Btw has anyone got Animal Forest working? I get to the stage where the train is about to pull in (just the start of the game) and the screen goes black, I can still hear the train sounds though.

It's the patched translantation version on N64oid. Up until then it works flawlessley.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 06, 2012, 11:20:06 pm
talking about black screens: how do you guys manage to get dungeon defenders to run? ;D
its only the non-rendered stuff on mine aka black screen ingame
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 07, 2012, 01:34:50 am
I think its about time that we got a wiki or something going for the JXD S601, because this thread is now massive and hard to keep track of, especially for new people.

If someone would create a wiki, that'd be sweet. It would need to have the following:

a getting started guide - installing android usb drivers, easytools, updating firmware, rooting, removing preinstalled junk, rooting, installing adw
overclocking guide
a list of recommended emulators (has been asked several times here)
gamekeyboard
work around for button ghosting (remap to vol- and vol+)
maybe a list of android games that work nicely


I'm happy to add some pages if such a wiki is made.. I did create one quickly at wikia.com, but it has no pages (http://jxdsixzeroone.wikia.com/). I'm not really sure if wikia is a good place to host it, so if anyone has any better ideas, create one :D


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 07, 2012, 02:49:10 am
Also, I have updated my kernel patcher to patch new high voltage kernels (finally). Sorry about the delay, I've been really busy.

Also, I have compiled the patcher for windows, along with all the tools that it needs to work. This should mean that windows users can create their own custom frequency kernels very easily. Also, easytools could be updated to ask the user for the desired frequency, create the kernel and then flash it :) Let me know if there are any problems - I dont normally use windows for this kind of thing.

instructions:
download the zip and extract it somewhere.
open a terminal wherever you extracted the zip
the following commands create a 1GHz kernel which is based on the newer high voltage kernel. The older low voltage kernel is included too and the same method can be used for that :)
Code: [Select]
>stripheader.exe kernel_highvoltage_original.img kernel.img.lzma
>xz --format=lzma --decompress kernel.img.lzma
>p4tch.exe kernel.img kernel1000.img 1000000000
>xz --format=lzma kernel1000.img
>mkimage.exe -A arm -O linux -T kernel -C lzma -a 80008000 -e 80008000 -d kernel1000.img.lzma -n Linux-2.6.34 kernel1000.img

you should be left with a kernel1000.img ready to be pushed and flashed

also, sorry about the stupid patcher exe name (p4tch.exe). Believe it or not, if you include the word "patch" in the exe name, windows UAC will require you to run the program as administrator...... rename it and see if you want.. its the same for any exe file on windows. :/

files here:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/8662319/dist.zip

source code is included.. compile with
Code: [Select]
gcc patch_kernel.c -o patch_kernel

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 07, 2012, 05:36:32 pm
Wow just notice my left trigger button as gone funny - lost its click just like the dongoo A330 I dropped gutted,
It dont move  :(

EDIT: Deffo broke dont register neither  :( wonder if I can send it back or get it repaired  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 07, 2012, 06:02:29 pm
Finally sorted the FPse issue, seems it was down to the easytools with the ADW launcher. Reflashing with the GOLauncher easytools and adding ADW manually worked straight away after multiple attempts using the other method.

Dunno why, might be me doing something wrong (quite likely!) but that's what worked for me.

How exactly you did it? What clock and firmware?
I'm trying all the things but FPse don't want to work in overclocked kernels, but runs fine in stock firmware.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 07, 2012, 06:04:14 pm
Thanks for the tools abhoriel, maybe i can try even more than 1 ghz. Thanks!!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 07, 2012, 06:19:19 pm
Its official my JXD is broke  :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 07, 2012, 06:38:19 pm
How exactly you did it? What clock and firmware?
I'm trying all the things but FPse don't want to work in overclocked kernels, but runs fine in stock firmware.

I used the official 800mhz firmware, standard untouched kernels (I've never used the custom overclocked ones) and the easytools with GOlauncher.

Before I reflashed and used the later easytools (the one with ADWLauncher) it worked fine, tried loads of times to get it working with the later one (multiple reflashes, wiped all partitions etc.) but never got it to work. As soon as I went back to the old GOLauncher easytools and manually installed ADWLauncher it was totally fine.

Have no idea why but it's working perfectly now! I never tried to get the overclocked kernels working as the standard 800mhz one is fine for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 07, 2012, 06:45:22 pm
How exactly you did it? What clock and firmware?
I'm trying all the things but FPse don't want to work in overclocked kernels, but runs fine in stock firmware.

I used the official 800mhz firmware, standard untouched kernels (I've never used the custom overclocked ones) and the easytools with GOlauncher.

Before I reflashed and used the later easytools (the one with ADWLauncher) it worked fine, tried loads of times to get it working with the later one (multiple reflashes, wiped all partitions etc.) but never got it to work. As soon as I went back to the old GOLauncher easytools and manually installed ADWLauncher it was totally fine.

Have no idea why but it's working perfectly now! I never tried to get the overclocked kernels working as the standard 800mhz one is fine for me.

The new 800MHz firmware seems to have trouble with FPSE. I've not actually used the new firmware for this reason, but I do use the kernel from it. The kernel is overvolted, and I use it but at 1GHz currently and with the old firmware. Everything works great like this :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 07, 2012, 06:49:33 pm
Like I said it's only with the newer easy tools that I had problems, other than when I forgot to do a factory reset.

With the old easytools it's been working ok for me and I've been using it a lot.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 07, 2012, 07:24:37 pm
Like I said it's only with the newer easy tools that I had problems, other than when I forgot to do a factory reset.

With the old easytools it's been working ok for me and I've been using it a lot.

I see. I've not actually used easytools before, but it looks like a great program. Perhaps the source could be released so that everyone can work on it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 07, 2012, 08:00:08 pm

A new version of FPSE is out, the 0.11.15. Maybe those with problems with new firmware and FPSE can give it a try.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 07, 2012, 08:39:42 pm
If it's still got the check then it's unlikely I'll be using the update seeing as most of the time I use the JXD I'm away from a connection. Nothing like paying for an app and then not being able to use it for a long journey because it springs a random check on you.

Also FPse keeps save data in the data folder rather than wherever the game image is, so installing an older version (so you can actually use it) involves messing around copying savegames to a safe place.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 07, 2012, 09:01:13 pm
Before I found out me JXD Left shoulder was broke I got dosbox turbo running - alone in the dark and moartal kombat II....

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 07, 2012, 09:09:00 pm
Before I found out me JXD Left shoulder was broke I got dosbox turbo running - alone in the dark and moartal kombat II....

ruffnutts

it sucks that it broke :( perhaps its fixable?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 07, 2012, 09:29:34 pm

it sucks that it broke :( perhaps its fixable?

Aye definitely have a look inside, it's quite a simple mechanism and maybe something has worked loose? Worth a look anyway, I even if the microswitch is gone I can't imagine it would be an expensive fix.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 07, 2012, 09:52:54 pm
Yeah its called a tactile switch... thing is I'm no good with a soldering iron, I contacted JXD and isharegifts where I bought it.. see if they can help  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 07, 2012, 10:50:37 pm

A new version of FPSE is out, the 0.11.15. Maybe those with problems with new firmware and FPSE can give it a try.
Let hope I got mine running so nice at 1ghz but I can't play fpse. Gonna give it a try now.

Edit: Nope it still crashes  ???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 07, 2012, 10:55:11 pm
Finally sorted the FPse issue, seems it was down to the easytools with the ADW launcher. Reflashing with the GOLauncher easytools and adding ADW manually worked straight away after multiple attempts using the other method.

Dunno why, might be me doing something wrong (quite likely!) but that's what worked for me.

How exactly you did it? What clock and firmware?
I'm trying all the things but FPse don't want to work in overclocked kernels, but runs fine in stock firmware.

it doesnt work on the stock 800 either
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 07, 2012, 11:09:02 pm
I`ve got FPse version 14 running on 850Mhz try deleting android.secure folder and maybe even reinstall it...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 07, 2012, 11:24:56 pm
Finally sorted the FPse issue, seems it was down to the easytools with the ADW launcher. Reflashing with the GOLauncher easytools and adding ADW manually worked straight away after multiple attempts using the other method.

Dunno why, might be me doing something wrong (quite likely!) but that's what worked for me.

How exactly you did it? What clock and firmware?
I'm trying all the things but FPse don't want to work in overclocked kernels, but runs fine in stock firmware.

it doesnt work on the stock 800 either

The new firmware seems to have some problems. I recommend using the old firmware. You can flash either an overclocked old low voltage kernel or an overclocked new high voltage kernel from the new firmware if you wish :) both work with the old firmware. Using this set up, you get the best of both words - higher voltage kernel which will improve stability and also working FPSE

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 07, 2012, 11:35:30 pm
which version of go launcher easy tools did you use(link please) I found the 3-31 flashed to stock jxd 600mhz rom then ran the go launcher easy tools installed high voltage 950 and it still doesnt work. And yes I did a format/wipe/media first
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 08, 2012, 12:30:20 am
LOL just went to play me vita and its been on for days ffs - anyway if I dont have any luck getting me S601sorted who fancy's having a go for me?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stilt on April 08, 2012, 12:30:55 am
Hello guys.
I finally received my jxd yesterday, flashed it with 800M firmware and got the same problem with fpse.
Actually I managed to get fpse work with new firmware. The problem is inside build.prop file. There is two strings which build.prop from old firmware doesn't have:
Quote
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
When i removed this strings fpse started to work again.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 08, 2012, 12:32:39 am
which version of go launcher easy tools did you use(link please) I found the 3-31 flashed to stock jxd 600mhz rom then ran the go launcher easy tools installed high voltage 950 and it still doesnt work. And yes I did a format/wipe/media first

I did not use easytools; I installed everything manually. Also, I'm using ADW launcher and not go launcher.

I flashed the stock 600MHz chinese rom, rooted, removed the junk, installed ADW and the newest google play, and then flashed the new overvolted kernel which was patched to 1GHz. works fine
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 08, 2012, 12:35:13 am
Hello guys.
I finally received my jxd yesterday, flashed it with 800M firmware and got the same problem with fpse.
Actually I managed to get fpse work with new firmware. The problem is inside build.prop file. There is two strings which build.prop from old firmware doesn't have:
Quote
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL
When i removed this strings fpse started to work again.

Ah. The first option is probably the one causing the problem.. Good spot! :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 08, 2012, 12:39:58 am
yep it is the build.prop I was about to post this

If you use easy tools from stock 600mhz kernel use 0 for root then reboot then 4 to install high voltage older kernel(Do not use new 800 mhz kernel) and set cpu.  Everything will work correctly. As soon as you install the new build.prop either manually or via 800m update fpse no longer works. Even doing a build.prop restore leaves it broken. Do not use option 6 or 7 because it installs the bad build.prop

You can install adw manually via the market

Video tutorial coming soon
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 08, 2012, 03:46:30 am
You can simply edit build.prop with Root Explorer and text editor(located in /system/ folder), manually remove the
Code: [Select]
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1and reboot. Worked for me too. No need to annoying CLI and "no device found" in adb.


Thanks stilt for the great help.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 08, 2012, 05:30:08 am
You can simply edit build.prop with Root Explorer and text editor(located in /system/ folder), manually remove the
Code: [Select]
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1and reboot. Worked for me too. No need to annoying CLI and "no device found" in adb.


Thanks stilt for the great help.
It worked at first but after i closed the app games will no longer load the app just crashes again
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 08, 2012, 06:56:11 am
You can simply edit build.prop with Root Explorer and text editor(located in /system/ folder), manually remove the
Code: [Select]
ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1and reboot. Worked for me too. No need to annoying CLI and "no device found" in adb.


Thanks stilt for the great help.
It worked at first but after i closed the app games will no longer load the app just crashes again

Reboot the JXD,(power off, not only stand-by and power on again). I cleared the cache(hold "home" button when starting > "wipe cache partition"), but don't think it's needed.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on April 08, 2012, 08:47:35 pm
Easy-Tools (09-04-2012) (http://db.tt/QtPfRcW6)

Update Easy-Tools
- New menu
- Add desired frequency by abhoriel
- Add # in ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 09, 2012, 12:19:06 am
Easy-Tools (09-04-2012) (http://db.tt/QtPfRcW6)

Update Easy-Tools
- New menu
- Add desired frequency by abhoriel
- Add # in ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1

nice one :D thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 09, 2012, 11:23:45 am
Thanks stilt for solving the problem and again to zepxxx for the new easytools.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 09, 2012, 01:20:01 pm
Whats the best mame emu to use on JXD?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 09, 2012, 04:16:17 pm
Whats the best mame emu to use on JXD?

I use mame4droid 037b5. It's free in the market. You need the romset for this mame version. If you have problems to find it, just google Mame4wiz and use this romset.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 09, 2012, 04:46:15 pm
Also using MAME4Droid which has been great so far, hear good things about TigerMAME too.

Btw the s601 is now available for £51 shipped on eBay UK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-JXD-S601-4-3-Touch-Screen-Android-2-3-Digital-Handheld-Game-Console-White-/160775377658?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item256ef592fa
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 09, 2012, 05:47:03 pm
Whats the best mame emu to use on JXD?

I use mame4droid 037b5. It's free in the market. You need the romset for this mame version. If you have problems to find it, just google Mame4wiz and use this romset.

Sorted  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 09, 2012, 05:49:26 pm
Also using MAME4Droid which has been great so far, hear good things about TigerMAME too.

Btw the s601 is now available for £51 shipped on eBay UK:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-JXD-S601-4-3-Touch-Screen-Android-2-3-Digital-Handheld-Game-Console-White-/160775377658?pt=UK_VideoGames_VideoGameConsoles_VideoGameConsoles&hash=item256ef592fa

Well cheap...... not buying another though lol, isharegifts got back to me about the broken shoulder button so I sent the a video see what thay say.... fingers cross they can do something for me a.... ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on April 09, 2012, 06:13:24 pm
Question guys, in finally managed to gt myself sorted but n64oid won't recognise the dpad at all, tries mapping and game keyboard but nowt any ideas? Oh and has anyone  had any luck  with OpenGL on fpse?

Cheers
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 09, 2012, 06:34:13 pm
Question guys, in finally managed to gt myself sorted but n64oid won't recognise the dpad at all, tries mapping and game keyboard but nowt any ideas? Oh and has anyone  had any luck  with OpenGL on fpse?

Cheers

That's strange man anyway not sure you have tried the input options for the mappings?
I want to know the same about the OpenGL plugin..... if anyone as had any luck?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on April 09, 2012, 06:43:46 pm
Yeah tried all mapping in n64oid, recognises all other buttons but not dpad. I tried OpenGL on fpse, ran on metal gear but loads of glitches.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 09, 2012, 06:52:55 pm
OpenGL problem in FPSE is common for all Mali400 devices. The author is trying to fix it for future versions.

I've created this monster with abhoriel tools.

(http://i40.tinypic.com/wtaqf7.jpg) LOL
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stilt on April 09, 2012, 11:29:11 pm
Wow that's fast skelton. But are you shure it's really running 1200Mhz?

Check this out
(http://s13.postimage.org/wik9ynz3b/2012_04_10_01_41_29.jpg)
That's wierd. This device definetly can't run 2Ghz. I used abhoriel's tools to create 2Ghz kernel, flashed it and added frequences to setcpu.txt manually. But there is absolutely no performance improvements comparing to 1Ghz kernel. Quadrant and antutu show same cpu score even though /proc/cpuinfo and setcpu show 3986 BogoMIPS.
Interesting. Maybe i did something wrong?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on April 10, 2012, 05:06:34 am
IIRC the max CPU clock is defined to be half of the max base clock, which maxes out at 2ghz; hence 1ghz.
I think there's a way to work around this and actually go faster, but that would mean recompiling the kernel.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 10, 2012, 06:53:45 am
Wow that's fast skelton. But are you shure it's really running 1200Mhz?

Check this out
(http://s13.postimage.org/wik9ynz3b/2012_04_10_01_41_29.jpg)
That's wierd. This device definetly can't run 2Ghz. I used abhoriel's tools to create 2Ghz kernel, flashed it and added frequences to setcpu.txt manually. But there is absolutely no performance improvements comparing to 1Ghz kernel. Quadrant and antutu show same cpu score even though /proc/cpuinfo and setcpu show 3986 BogoMIPS.
Interesting. Maybe i did something wrong?

You are right. Performance in 1,2 ghz is the same that 1 ghz. I think the processor cannot run more than 1 ghz, even with a kernel at higher speed. Probably a limitation of the CPU, or maybe we need to do something more.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 10, 2012, 08:40:53 am
Whats the best mame emu to use on JXD?

Mame4droid or mame4droid reloaded if you are overclocked. it uses a modern mame romset
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on April 10, 2012, 09:27:55 am
(http://s15.postimage.org/r6fs1n2rv/4_10_2012_3_17_48_PM.jpg)

Easy-Tools (10-04-2012) (http://db.tt/AWoz5Tqt)

Update Easy-Tools again
- Add custom number input between100-2000 [Mhz]
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 10, 2012, 10:14:10 am
Whats the best mame emu to use on JXD?

Mame4droid or mame4droid reloaded if you are overclocked. it uses a modern mame romset

Cheers Mate.... whats the name of the modern romset?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 10, 2012, 10:16:24 am
Anyone tried the ubuntu installer you can run ubuntu from sd - recommended 1Gz though....

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zpwebsites.ubuntuinstall&hl=en

ruffnutts 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Big Head One on April 10, 2012, 01:04:35 pm
Could anyone test the game Shadow Era?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wulven.shadowera&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53dWx2ZW4uc2hhZG93ZXJhIl0.

It's an awesome TCG game for Android.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 10, 2012, 03:01:02 pm
working like a charm. just a little hard to read the texts cause of the low resolution. but it works :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 10, 2012, 03:22:42 pm
Whats the best mame emu to use on JXD?

Mame4droid or mame4droid reloaded if you are overclocked. it uses a modern mame romset

Cheers Mate.... whats the name of the modern romset?
MAME 0.139
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 10, 2012, 03:41:34 pm
Nice one Qbert  ;)

BTW I got Ubuntu running on the JXD lol, its a bit funky but it works  8)

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 10, 2012, 04:31:25 pm
Could anyone test the game Shadow Era?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wulven.shadowera&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53dWx2ZW4uc2hhZG93ZXJhIl0.

It's an awesome TCG game for Android.

It looks a good game, Magic style. I'll try it tonight and test the results.
Edit, game starts, but ask me for an account but doesn't let me to create a new one. Weird.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 10, 2012, 09:25:53 pm
Could anyone test the game Shadow Era?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wulven.shadowera&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS53dWx2ZW4uc2hhZG93ZXJhIl0.

It's an awesome TCG game for Android.

It looks a good game, Magic style. I'll try it tonight and test the results.
Edit, game starts, but ask me for an account but doesn't let me to create a new one. Weird.

if you just put your username and password into the log in screen, it creates the account if you don't have one already
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 11, 2012, 01:08:38 pm
Isharegifts said they will repair or exchange my JXD.. Just need to send it off  :)

EDIT: My JXD -S601 is on its way back to Isharegifts... man I`m goner have to wait ages now for it to come back lol,
Missing it already might have to jump on my caanoo in the mean time lol

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on April 11, 2012, 05:01:10 pm
Hi I saw a lot of videos of the JXD S601 and I think it is an amazing device BUT i have some questions.

1. I already have a Dingoo A320 do you think it is still worth the money ?
2. I rally want to use the Wi-Fi so is it good ?
3. Do all the games for N64 and PS1 run smoothly ?
4. I would like to play some of the Android games especially Backstab (http://youtu.be/-py99T6DiFQ) , Earth and Legend (http://youtu.be/dhSlGm0QZZo) and Pocket Legends (http://youtu.be/r060eraLxyE). Would that be Possible ?

Thanks for your help .
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 11, 2012, 07:23:42 pm
Definitely worth getting if you already have a Dingoo.
Since the 800mhz update most Playstation games run at full speed or close to it with no frameskip. N64 has improved a lot with a lot of games being full speed with no audio skips. Some are still less than ideal but still very playable.

Worth noting that seeing as the analog is recognised as the Dpad and there are only two shoulder buttons some games will be unplayable due to lack of controls. For Ps1 I have the R1/R2 and L1/L2 buttons mapped to the touch screen and the same for the C buttons for N64. For N64 I also map Z to Triangle and C Down to Square so Zelda OOT is well catered for.

Wifi is fine btw. I have no idea about Android games but be careful if they rely on touch controls, resistive screens aren't designed to be used like modern capacitive ones.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on April 11, 2012, 08:19:13 pm
Thanks but could it handle eg. Order and chaos graphycally ?
The thing is I rally like RPGs and once i finish Zelda for N64 and FF for PSX what wolud I play ?
I need to be sure it can run some MMOs or Android RPGs so I would never run out of fun (+multiplayer rocks) .
Thanks again for your post
Smida3

PS: Does it have problems mapping the Joystick (real) to the virtual one ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on April 11, 2012, 09:31:11 pm
Hi,
I've just bought PES 2012 on googlePlay seeing it's "Xperia PLAY optimized".
The problem is that it does not recognize at all the S601 keyboard.
Anyone has this problem with this game or an other "Xperia play optimized" one and know how that can happen and what to do?
Thanks,
Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 11, 2012, 09:45:17 pm
Hi,
I've just bought PES 2012 on googlePlay seeing it's "Xperia PLAY optimized".
The problem is that it does not recognize at all the S601 keyboard.
Anyone has this problem with this game or an other "Xperia play optimized" one and know how that can happen and what to do?
Thanks,
Xavier

Could you not use gamekeyboard to remap the buttons in anyway?

Wish I could help you but just sent my JXD off for repair...  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on April 11, 2012, 10:04:46 pm
I've just bought PES 2012 on googlePlay seeing it's "Xperia PLAY optimized".
The problem is that it does not recognize at all the S601 keyboard.
Could you not use gamekeyboard to remap the buttons in anyway?

I have gamekeyboard. But i don't understand how usefull it can be in this case.
I can remap keys but i have the feeling that PES 2012 disable the key detection, so i have no idea hot to know what to map.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: 1wiierdguy on April 11, 2012, 10:30:34 pm
Hi I saw a lot of videos of the JXD S601 and I think it is an amazing device BUT i have some questions.

1. I already have a Dingoo A320 do you think it is still worth the money ?
2. I rally want to use the Wi-Fi so is it good ?
3. Do all the games for N64 and PS1 run smoothly ?
4. I would like to play some of the Android games especially Backstab (http://youtu.be/-py99T6DiFQ) , Earth and Legend (http://youtu.be/dhSlGm0QZZo) and Pocket Legends (http://youtu.be/r060eraLxyE). Would that be Possible ?

Thanks for your help .
Smida3
Personally, I think if you have a Dingoo your better off waiting. It's only a matter of time before someone releases an Android device with a proper analogue stick. Not having analogue makes N64 games pretty tricky to play.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 12, 2012, 04:39:55 am
Heads up, Super Monkey Ball 2: Sakura Edition is showing up as compatible with the S601 (both modded and original firmware) but it is not.  The game doesn't fit the screen, you only see about 2/3 of the screen (required buttons are "off screen" rendering the game unplayable).

Save your money on this one.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ooi.android.smb2&feature=more_from_developer#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwMiwiY29tLm9vaS5hbmRyb2lkLnNtYjIiXQ..
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on April 12, 2012, 05:02:38 am
Is there a trick to getting Asphalt 6 to run? I install it from the market, but when I launch it, it says it is incompatible and I should request a refund.

I tried it with 2 different build.prop files (on saying I'm the s601, the other saying I'm the r800i) but same result for both.

Anyone?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on April 12, 2012, 07:29:59 am
Hi I saw a lot of videos of the JXD S601 and I think it is an amazing device BUT i have some questions.

1. I already have a Dingoo A320 do you think it is still worth the money ?
2. I rally want to use the Wi-Fi so is it good ?
3. Do all the games for N64 and PS1 run smoothly ?
4. I would like to play some of the Android games especially Backstab (http://youtu.be/-py99T6DiFQ) , Earth and Legend (http://youtu.be/dhSlGm0QZZo) and Pocket Legends (http://youtu.be/r060eraLxyE). Would that be Possible ?

Thanks for your help .
Smida3
Personally, I think if you have a Dingoo your better off waiting. It's only a matter of time before someone releases an Android device with a proper analogue stick. Not having analogue makes N64 games pretty tricky to play.

What is wrong with the analog stick ?
And why would it be tricky to play N64 games on it when it has a D-pad ?
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 12, 2012, 08:02:47 am
Although the hardware seems to be a true analog it functions as a duplicate of the Dpad, I think pretty much all of the current handheld emulators are like this.

It makes games like Mario 64 harder to play as you have to rely on centering the camera a lot more, however games like Zelda OOT fare much better because of the Z lock system and the  more focused camera behaviour in general. Basically the more the game relies on accurate analog aiming/steering the less fun it is going to be to play.

Not so much of a problem on PS1 as a lot of the games were designed to be played with either the standard or dualshock controller and have various configurations to suit.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 12, 2012, 10:26:11 am
How do you manage to play PS1 games? FPSE crashes the moment I try to open any image. Using the 800MHz official update.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 12, 2012, 11:07:15 am
Paul, try to edit your build.prop. You have to be root and search if you have these lines in the build.prop:

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL

Delete them and reboot the device.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on April 12, 2012, 11:34:54 am
Easy-Tools (12-04-2012) (http://db.tt/jDhiAC9t)

Update Easy-Tools again  ;D
- Update SetCPU to version 2.3.0.2
- Add Game_Keyboard_1.6.2 support onlive and auto install in option 1 (install apk + remove old app firmware)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 12, 2012, 12:24:54 pm
Thanks zepxxx
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 12, 2012, 01:05:01 pm
Paul, try to edit your build.prop. You have to be root and search if you have these lines in the build.prop:

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL

Delete them and reboot the device.

Removed them, rebooted and fpse now launches the games! Thanks. None of them work beyond the start screen but hopefully I'll get there :)

Thank you for your help.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 01:24:57 pm
Is there a trick to getting Asphalt 6 to run? I install it from the market, but when I launch it, it says it is incompatible and I should request a refund.

I tried it with 2 different build.prop files (on saying I'm the s601, the other saying I'm the r800i) but same result for both.

Anyone?

Have you tried the free version of chainfire3D driver app, install it and the 3d driver then in the defualt openGL settings tick reduce texture size option and then try to boot the game and see what happens, That's how we get GTA III to run properly  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on April 12, 2012, 01:43:01 pm
Easy-Tools (12-04-2012) (http://db.tt/jDhiAC9t)

Update Easy-Tools again  ;D
- Update SetCPU to version 2.3.0.2
- Add Game_Keyboard_1.6.2 support onlive and auto install in option 1 (install apk + remove old app firmware)


Just a quick note that i had to unistall the old set cpu and then use zepxxx wonderful tools to install the new version. Many Thanks zepxxx and abhoriel   ;D

Keep up the great work!!!

Paul, try to edit your build.prop. You have to be root and search if you have these lines in the build.prop:

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1
ro.setupwizard.mode=OPTIONAL

Delete them and reboot the device.

Removed them, rebooted and fpse now launches the games! Thanks. None of them work beyond the start screen but hopefully I'll get there :)

Thank you for your help.

Try installing some Bios files, the one that usually works best for me is 7502 but i usually use my converted pal games. You will also need to go into the misc options and load bios file from there, but remember to restart afterwards.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 12, 2012, 02:00:00 pm
Try installing some Bios files, the one that usually works best for me is 7502 but i usually use my converted pal games. You will also need to go into the misc options and load bios file from there, but remember to restart afterwards.

Thanks. With 7502 I got further but still no gameplay :P I need to wait till I get home to get some images of games that are on the compatibility list. From what I had at work I got IK+ to work :) so the emu works fine. Thank you all for help.

Is it safe to remove junk from the jxd beyond the bundled games - like the apps that android comes with, for example the calendar that runs a service for no reason?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on April 12, 2012, 03:29:30 pm
I'm using Chainfire for GTA3 as well, but that's just to overcome gfx glitches, no? I didn't think it would have any impact on "compatibility".

Do you have Asphalt 6 running?


Is there a trick to getting Asphalt 6 to run? I install it from the market, but when I launch it, it says it is incompatible and I should request a refund.

I tried it with 2 different build.prop files (on saying I'm the s601, the other saying I'm the r800i) but same result for both.

Anyone?

Have you tried the free version of chainfire3D driver app, install it and the 3d driver then in the defualt openGL settings tick reduce texture size option and then try to boot the game and see what happens, That's how we get GTA III to run properly  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 03:57:50 pm
I'm using Chainfire for GTA3 as well, but that's just to overcome gfx glitches, no? I didn't think it would have any impact on "compatibility".

Do you have Asphalt 6 running?


Is there a trick to getting Asphalt 6 to run? I install it from the market, but when I launch it, it says it is incompatible and I should request a refund.

I tried it with 2 different build.prop files (on saying I'm the s601, the other saying I'm the r800i) but same result for both.

Anyone?

Have you tried the free version of chainfire3D driver app, install it and the 3d driver then in the defualt openGL settings tick reduce texture size option and then try to boot the game and see what happens, That's how we get GTA III to run properly  ;)

Just though it might help in some way - I don't no my JXD is on its way to be fixed...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 12, 2012, 04:07:03 pm
just a heads up, if your jxd is struggling to be recognized by your pc, althouth your usb debugging is on, your cable is stable and you have the sdk correctly installed... just try removing and reinserting the sd card a few times, while on, while off, experiment a bit. worked wonders for me :p

edit: nevermind lol, now it doesnt work anymore... <.<
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 12, 2012, 04:48:26 pm
A new version of n64oid is out, the 2.7: I have no tested it yet, so I don't know if performance is better or similar.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 05:04:43 pm
A new version of n64oid is out, the 2.7: I have no tested it yet, so I don't know if performance is better or similar.
Yeah I noticed that too
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 12, 2012, 05:20:20 pm
okay i really need help now ._.'
i have a high-quality mini-usb cable (which works and worked for the jxd before), usb debugging on and tried everything possible with the micro sd card... but easytools still doesnt recognize my device T__T
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on April 12, 2012, 05:21:30 pm
So to summarize it ?
I will be able to play N64 and PS1 games without any trouble.
The analog stick is ok but it is not a analog stick at all.
And the Android apps will work fine .
Wi-fi is fine.
hell yeah I am getting one !  8)

Edit: I read there are some troubles with the android market / google play . But I am sure you guys have already solved it somewhere in the 91 previous pages so could anyone just tell me how to fix it ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 05:39:49 pm
So to summarize it ?
I will be able to play N64 and PS1 games without any trouble.
The analog stick is ok but it is not a analog stick at all.
And the Android apps will work fine .
Wi-fi is fine.
hell yeah I am getting one !  8)

Edit: I read there are some troubles with the android market / google play . But I am sure you guys have already solved it somewhere in the 91 previous pages so could anyone just tell me how to fix it ?

There's no problem with google play anymore  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on April 12, 2012, 05:47:39 pm
Do all the games work ?
(mostly interested in 3D (MMO)RPGs )
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 05:53:39 pm
I see TigerMame can play CPS3 roms like the no cd version of SF3 anyone tried or could try it on a overclocked JXD?

Video of a phone playing it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj-CupkosmI

ruffnutts  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 05:54:51 pm
Do all the games work ?
(mostly interested in 3D (MMO)RPGs )
Smida3

Just buy one you wont regret it mate  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 12, 2012, 05:56:50 pm
I see TigerMame can play CPS3 roms like the no cd version of SF3 anyone tried or could try it on a overclocked JXD?

Vido of a phone playing it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj-CupkosmI

ruffnutts  ;)

I tried it with my jxd at 1 ghz. It's more or less playable but with frame skips and some sound hiccups. Without sound it works almost perfect.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 06:13:14 pm
I see TigerMame can play CPS3 roms like the no cd version of SF3 anyone tried or could try it on a overclocked JXD?

Vido of a phone playing it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fj-CupkosmI

ruffnutts  ;)

I tried it with my jxd at 1 ghz. It's more or less playable but with frame skips and some sound hiccups. Without sound it works almost perfect.

Can't you lower the sound sample rate... love to see a video  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 12, 2012, 06:24:31 pm
I'll try to make a video tomorrow. Sound sample can't be modified in tiger arcade as far as i know. Just the option to enable sound on/off.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 12, 2012, 08:10:16 pm
Just buy one you wont regret it mate  ;)

+1

Seeing as they're about £50 shipped on eBay it's a no brainer. I'm pretty sure if it wasn't needed then it would be pretty easy to offload for around that price with the updated rom and easytool mods done.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on April 12, 2012, 08:42:58 pm
Thanks for your help rally apriciate it .  :)
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 12, 2012, 08:52:32 pm
As I don't have my JXD at the mo - can someone try EDGE. there's a demo on the market - its a 3D puzzler,
Let me know if it works  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on April 12, 2012, 09:23:21 pm
EDGE works. But for me - only in "album" screen layout.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 13, 2012, 12:12:55 am
I got home and finally tried some games from the compatibility list and I'm simply floored by how good the ps1 emulation is  :o (especially for a device that costs 50 quid!).

I wish the English patched Policenauts would run on it but it's no biggie.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 13, 2012, 10:11:57 am
Just got mine yesterday. I'm trying to enable CIFS support without success. I want to load roms direct from a shared folder over wifi  ;D

Has anyone else tried CIFS manager? It seems that current kernel does not support it.

I was tried to download cifs.ko and load it manually but i get "exec format error" when i run insmod command.
Most probably because the cifs.ko i got it's not compatible with the kernel.

Any ideas where can i find a compatible file or how i can build one? Note that i'm totally noob on android devices (this is my first)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 13, 2012, 12:08:38 pm
Just got mine yesterday. I'm trying to enable CIFS support without success. I want to load roms direct from a shared folder over wifi  ;D

Has anyone else tried CIFS manager? It seems that current kernel does not support it.

I was tried to download cifs.ko and load it manually but i get "exec format error" when i run insmod command.
Most probably because the cifs.ko i got it's not compatible with the kernel.

Any ideas where can i find a compatible file or how i can build one? Note that i'm totally noob on android devices (this is my first)

I`m sure it says on the market that you need busybox installed - have you tried mount manager?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twimager.cifsmanager&hl=en

ruffnutts  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: franas on April 13, 2012, 01:28:33 pm
Better than  G16 ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 13, 2012, 03:06:07 pm
I`m sure it says on the market that you need busybox installed - have you tried mount manager?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.twimager.cifsmanager&hl=en

ruffnutts  ;)

Yes i have already tried mount manager with the same result. Since the cifs.ko module is not included in the stock kernel build, i have either find a "compatible" one and use it (no luck so far), or try to build it from the kernel source code...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on April 14, 2012, 05:19:49 am
Tried new easy tools. 800 MHz hi-voltage kernel works like charm for me - maybe I'll try higher frequencies. So - thanks to author of this tools!

P.S. At least they have now firmwares with English enabled by default... good :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 14, 2012, 07:13:16 am
Yes i have already tried mount manager with the same result. Since the cifs.ko module is not included in the stock kernel build, i have either find a "compatible" one and use it (no luck so far), or try to build it from the kernel source code...

you're going to have some issues trying to build it from source, due to amlogic missing the meson 3 source code, they only have the first version of meson posted online, there is a leaked version that includes the meson 2, but nothing for our boards online the last time I checked.

this might be helpful, however the download link at the bottom is broken =/ but it shown hope, the novo8 is in the same family as our chipset ( but meson 1)

http://www.chinadigitalcomm.com/source-code-ainol-novo8-android-t10767.html

I'll continue to look, I have no need for it myself, but what you're asking for is pretty advanced so I'll lend a hand in your searching.

this is also a good thread to watch, it has community development for aml8726m based devices with their own community maintained git and active development

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312927
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 14, 2012, 11:21:40 am
i noticed that with the 800mhz kernel my jxd starts to f*ck up the more the battery is empty. so im going back to the original firmware that demands less voltage (even though the battery wont last as long, at least it will run stable)

also i replaced one of the shoulder triggers already =D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 14, 2012, 11:54:56 am
SNESFAN or Abhoriel, can you tell me if you know how to modify kernel speed values using an hex editor? I want to try somethin for JXD s7100, but abhoriel's tools don't work for this model (don't find the a9_clk structure). Curiosly abhoriel's tools for s601 seem to work for the s7100B model.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 14, 2012, 01:23:08 pm
Thanks for your help SNESFAN!!  :)

I tried cifs.ko module for novo8 yesterday without any luck. Maybe the build was not for 2.6.34 kernel. Although I read in this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=754793&page=3) forum that if we are use hex editor to change the kernel number in cifs.ko in order to match ours maybe we can make this work.

I will give it a try later on novo8 module but i'm not sure if i can make this work...
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 14, 2012, 01:43:20 pm
SNESFAN or Abhoriel, can you tell me if you know how to modify kernel speed values using an hex editor? I want to try somethin for JXD s7100, but abhoriel's tools don't work for this model (don't find the a9_clk structure). Curiosly abhoriel's tools for s601 seem to work for the s7100B model.

The guide abhoriel posted to my site openhandshelds.net in the s601 development section should still apply to the s7100 you will just need to switch the value for 600mhz with whatever the s7100 runs stock

Edit: note the guide rather than the tool if its having issues finding the freq

@lostaddict I'm out of town all weekend for business but when I get back I'll see if a simple patch like that will work, if not I'll still keep an eye out for something more solid. I have a lead to check up on with our kernel source that said he was going to get it for us... unofficial like ;) I'm taking next week off of work and will have time for some projects I had on the back burner
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on April 14, 2012, 03:03:26 pm
My unique problem is the buttons map.
Have combinations of buttons will that result on START button
>+L1+x= start
>+R1+circle=start
<+R1+square=start
<+L1+triangle=start

These buttons pressed...
I try two qwerty.kl, but have same problem...
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 14, 2012, 03:07:55 pm
My unique problem is the buttons map.
Have combinations of buttons will that result on START button
>+L1+x= start
>+R1+circle=start
<+R1+square=start
<+L1+triangle=start

These buttons pressed...
I try two qwerty.kl, but have same problem...

Afaik its hardware limitation, however I've seen this fixed in firmware updates before... example Samsung epic 4g, I have no idea how they fixed it on that device but I wouldn't hold my breath on jxd fixing this
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Combone on April 14, 2012, 05:40:12 pm
My unique problem is the buttons map.
Have combinations of buttons will that result on START button
>+L1+x= start
>+R1+circle=start
<+R1+square=start
<+L1+triangle=start

These buttons pressed...
I try two qwerty.kl, but have same problem...

Send an E-Mail to JXD.

E-mail:

[email protected]
[email protected]

http://www.jxd.hk/about.asp?selectclassid=018001

Does it solve?.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Nenoboy on April 14, 2012, 05:56:13 pm
My "solution" is not use the hardware buttons start or select...
I change to volume buttons... and for alter volume, press menu and after I can change volume...
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 14, 2012, 10:13:35 pm
@lostaddict I'm out of town all weekend for business but when I get back I'll see if a simple patch like that will work, if not I'll still keep an eye out for something more solid. I have a lead to check up on with our kernel source that said he was going to get it for us... unofficial like ;) I'm taking next week off of work and will have time for some projects I had on the back burner

Let me know how that goes SNESFAN :D haha. SNESFAN and I have been searching all over for kernel source we can use.. had a lot of dead ends too. If we manage to get the source, I'll have a look at it. But I'm not a kernel expert though by any means and I dont have a lot of free time at the moment :(


SNESFAN or Abhoriel, can you tell me if you know how to modify kernel speed values using an hex editor? I want to try somethin for JXD s7100, but abhoriel's tools don't work for this model (don't find the a9_clk structure). Curiosly abhoriel's tools for s601 seem to work for the s7100B model.
yeah it wont work for every amlogic kernel. I thought about trying to make it use an intelligent algorithm to make it work for all kernels, but it wasn't really practical. the best way is to search the binary for the frequency that the kernel is set at. that may or may not find the a9_clk struct. you can find out because the first 4 bytes in the struct is a pointer to the structure name. if you subtract 0xc0008000 (the virtual mem address at which the kernel executes) from this value, you will get an offset in the binary. go to this offset, and there should be a string called "a9_clk". if its something else, you found the wrong structure ;)

i'm seriously busy at the moment.. pretty much an entire dissertation to do in 1 week and I haven't finished all the lab work for it yet.. seriously last minute lol. but if you send me the kernel, i'll have a look at it when I have time. :)

also, apparently on the S601, overclocking above 1GHz has no effect right? That might be fixable with more patching. Again, when I have the time I will have a look
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 15, 2012, 05:12:54 am
I just purchased kainy, but I can not get the full screen, just looks a little part of the image in the upper LEFT corner, any ideas?.

In case of not work I can get my money back?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 15, 2012, 09:36:51 am
Megacubo, i don't know because I don't have it, but maybe you can ask ruffnutts. I think he uses Kaint and works well.

Abhoriel, thanks for the information. I found out where it goes the speed change in s7100 in another way. I realised that qith your tools the speed is showed just after the values 46 C3 23 00 C2 EB 0B using an hex editor. I searched this values in s7100 kernel, changed them and it works!! so thanks.

And you are right about patching at more than 1 ghz, it seems the machine work at 1 ghz anyway. The doubt I have is if jxd s601 could work at more than that, because probably it would be unstable, at least I haven't seen an amlogic device working more than that.

P.D: the creator of the gaborom (a custom rom for s7100) has given me a link with a tool to sign the update.zip, I don't know if it works, but maybe someone can give it a try.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 15, 2012, 10:17:13 am
I just purchased kainy, but I can not get the full screen, just looks a little part of the image in the upper LEFT corner, any ideas?.

In case of not work I can get my money back?

Well I've never had this proplem - but what I do when say playing a game over kainy I set the resolution as low as possible as the JXD is only 480x272 so give that a try, but i can assure you it does work, check my youtube video ruffnutts1 is my channel  ;)
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 15, 2012, 11:19:17 am
P.D: the creator of the gaborom (a custom rom for s7100) has given me a link with a tool to sign the update.zip, I don't know if it works, but maybe someone can give it a try.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s

Cool, I'll give that key a test tonight and let ya know
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 15, 2012, 11:27:35 am
P.D: the creator of the gaborom (a custom rom for s7100) has given me a link with a tool to sign the update.zip, I don't know if it works, but maybe someone can give it a try.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s

Cool, I'll give that key a test tonight and let ya know

So if it works where looking @ a custom rom  ;)
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 15, 2012, 11:43:08 am
P.D: the creator of the gaborom (a custom rom for s7100) has given me a link with a tool to sign the update.zip, I don't know if it works, but maybe someone can give it a try.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s

Cool, I'll give that key a test tonight and let ya know

To check it, I assume that i must change something about the rom repack it as an update.zip and signing it, right? May be I try.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 15, 2012, 11:51:46 am
can you emulate the '*' key and the '#' key with gamekeyboard or any other application?
im curious as j2me games run pretty much perfect, but castlevania dos needs both of those keys...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 15, 2012, 11:55:21 am
I got home and finally tried some games from the compatibility list and I'm simply floored by how good the ps1 emulation is  :o (especially for a device that costs 50 quid!).

I wish the English patched Policenauts would run on it but it's no biggie.

Paul, Policenauts seem to work in version 0.11.16, just make sure that spusync option in audio is on and restart the game, it should work.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 15, 2012, 11:56:54 am
can you emulate the '*' key and the '#' key with gamekeyboard or any other application?
im curious as j2me games run pretty much perfect, but castlevania dos needs both of those keys...

I dont see why not... I can't check it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 15, 2012, 12:26:38 pm
me neither lol, thats why ive been asking... i remember them not being an option in the old version, but i dont know about the new one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on April 15, 2012, 03:07:59 pm
According to something I read from the developer, that's only supposed to happen with unregistered/cracked versions.  So, if you're using a purchased version and it's doing that, it would indicate it didn't get registered properly. You should email the developer about it.


I just purchased kainy, but I can not get the full screen, just looks a little part of the image in the upper LEFT corner, any ideas?.

In case of not work I can get my money back?
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 15, 2012, 04:08:36 pm
@lostaddict I'm out of town all weekend for business but when I get back I'll see if a simple patch like that will work, if not I'll still keep an eye out for something more solid. I have a lead to check up on with our kernel source that said he was going to get it for us... unofficial like ;) I'm taking next week off of work and will have time for some projects I had on the back burner

No luck with the patching method. I used Hex editor to change the value of "vermagic" to the correct one, without success. I don't know if i have to change something else, but i think that is what i suppose to do... So I guess the only way to do this is to have the source code. Good to know that this may be happen  ;)

Anyway, i'm still looking for something else that maybe works... 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 15, 2012, 06:51:11 pm
Well I've never had this proplem - but what I do when say playing a game over kainy I set the resolution as low as possible as the JXD is only 480x272 so give that a try, but i can assure you it does work, check my youtube video ruffnutts1 is my channel  ;)

Thanks, I know it works for your video, so it is why buy it. But even setting the minimum video quality and reinstalling the program, I can not get the full screen, just looks a ridiculous box at the top left corner. Maybe is the build.prop or qwerty.kl? I try with the original, now I have put the one from easy tools because I can't get fpse running in the original

According to something I read from the developer, that's only supposed to happen with unregistered/cracked versions.  So, if you're using a purchased version and it's doing that, it would indicate it didn't get registered properly. You should email the developer about it.

Thanks, I sent him a email and he ask me what's email I use to bought so I wait is answer
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 15, 2012, 07:59:46 pm
@Megacubo  I use the original build.prop and keyboard... could be the answer
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 15, 2012, 09:27:55 pm
Thanks for the hint ruffnutts. But it is really strange with the original qwerty.kl and build.prop show me full screen for 3 seconds and then returns to be only a small box in the upper left corner :(.

If I fail to solve and the author does not give me that answer I'll have to ask my money back.

By the way, it works for you fpse with original qwerty.kl and build.prop? not even start for me, so I went back to use the one from easy tools
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 15, 2012, 10:09:53 pm
Disregard the post. I couldn't figure out why superuser was crashing. Wrong permissions on /bin/su.

On an unrelated but interesting note the fpse on android market, version 11.16 works fine but reading through complaints from people I read that supposedly the old version was faster. I found a really old 0.1 version, so old it doesn't have a license check so you can install freely and it is a lot faster and has better working sound. Save states are flaky (it seems you can only have one) but who cares. How is it possible that the newest version is so much worse? I'm truly baffled.

Policenauts don't work either but I wasn't really expecting them to. And maybe it's not the best game to play on s601 since there's loads of small font text.
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 16, 2012, 03:15:45 am
P.D: the creator of the gaborom (a custom rom for s7100) has given me a link with a tool to sign the update.zip, I don't know if it works, but maybe someone can give it a try.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s

Cool, I'll give that key a test tonight and let ya know

Holy crap it worked!

give me some time to cook up some stuff for a custom rom,

but it's confirmed... resigned the official update with those keys and it allowed me to flash

the keys look similar to the ones I have, but the -Xmx999M flag is something new I haven't seen before... something to do with setting the heapsize... never had to use it before but this is my first rom without a custom recovery

http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E13150_01/jrockit_jvm/jrockit/jrdocs/refman/optionX.html

kinda makes sense in my head too, the file size is now identical to the official rom, where without the heapsize flag it was seval kb smaller using the exact same files, it wasn't signing the entire file before only the first portion before stopping, the custom recovery must only check that the file was signed, not that anything was injected into it later perhaps. The official recovery must do a complete sig check.

guess the tools were right in front of us the whole time, just didn't know how to use them correctly =/

but the good news is that anyone can make a custom rom now, just stuff it will all the fun stuff you want =D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 16, 2012, 03:22:01 am
Disregard the post. I couldn't figure out why superuser was crashing. Wrong permissions on /bin/su.

On an unrelated but interesting note the fpse on android market, version 11.16 works fine but reading through complaints from people I read that supposedly the old version was faster. I found a really old 0.1 version, so old it doesn't have a license check so you can install freely and it is a lot faster and has better working sound. Save states are flaky (it seems you can only have one) but who cares. How is it possible that the newest version is so much worse? I'm truly baffled.

Policenauts don't work either but I wasn't really expecting them to. And maybe it's not the best game to play on s601 since there's loads of small font text.

Lets see if I can explain this correctly. The early versions of the psx emulator were not aimed at 100% accuracy and used hacks to make things work. As the emulator progressed new options and fixes that replaced the hacks were added and that is why it is slower. Mame is the same way. Most handhelds use an old build of mame because newer builds are slower but more accurate and do not use hacks that older versions do
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 16, 2012, 07:07:30 am
P.D: the creator of the gaborom (a custom rom for s7100) has given me a link with a tool to sign the update.zip, I don't know if it works, but maybe someone can give it a try.

http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s

Cool, I'll give that key a test tonight and let ya know

Holy crap it worked!

give me some time to cook up some stuff for a custom rom,

but it's confirmed... resigned the official update with those keys and it allowed me to flash

the keys look similar to the ones I have, but the -Xmx999M flag is something new I haven't seen before... something to do with setting the heapsize... never had to use it before but this is my first rom without a custom recovery

http://docs.oracle.com/cd/E13150_01/jrockit_jvm/jrockit/jrdocs/refman/optionX.html

kinda makes sense in my head too, the file size is now identical to the official rom, where without the heapsize flag it was seval kb smaller using the exact same files, it wasn't signing the entire file before only the first portion before stopping, the custom recovery must only check that the file was signed, not that anything was injected into it later perhaps. The official recovery must do a complete sig check.

guess the tools were right in front of us the whole time, just didn't know how to use them correctly =/

but the good news is that anyone can make a custom rom now, just stuff it will all the fun stuff you want =D


Hahaha, great!!! Some change of knowledge is good sometimes. I helped s7100 users to do overclocking and they give us a tool to sign the apk.

Waiting to see a custom rom. Maybe we can modify some aspects that we couldn't do before.


Paul, Policenauts works properly with the SPUSYNC option on. Maybe is your iso? I assure you I'm not lying.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on April 16, 2012, 08:24:36 am
Thank  you everyone for your hard work in understanding the s601. I just got it a few days ago and was clueless on everything. When I googled and found this thread through a link on another forum.  I started to read from page 60 on and it explained a lot of things to me. This is my first Android device and was clueless.  I since have figured out that I needed to flash it with the new update, then use the rootuser, had a hang up with the adp driver not working, googled and found out that had to get a special driver for winxp, uninstall back driver, reinstall new driver, got it to go into debug mode, used the easytools to wipe and redo everything (found a video on youtube to help with that). Then I was scared cause afterwards it wiped all the emulators off my machine. I was like uhm what happen. Then started to read again and found out that I had to reinstall the "new" versions.  So, went out and collected all the apk and installed everything. tweaked what could be tweaked. got a new theme installed looking good.  In the process of getting some roms to play and installed a bunch of stuff from google market (netflix, google books, vivo, etc). For 80$ plus S&h I am just amazed at what it can do. I recall I paid $80 for my jxd v3 when it came out and now it is mostly blown away by this thing.  My only complaints with it is the restrictive screen and 480x272 res.  In the next few days I plan to try out the psone emulator, the onlive with gamekeyboard, and kainy to play my rose online. :) If it had OTG support it would rock with a bluetooth controller. I this would be hooked to video out on my tv and i would be on my sofa with the controller. maybe in the next released version.  My wife is jealous and asking me to get her one now.  The wifi netplay is going to be so cool when I get it.

Again thank you everyone for all the work you put into this HUGE thread. It has really helped me. 

I am also maybe putting a torrent together with some software I collected (apk's, roms, tools, firmwares). Just a torrent for those that are new to it would need.  SNESFAN your other website was a big help in figuring out the order to update and tutorial gave was great. Thank you.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 16, 2012, 10:23:58 am
Paul, Policenauts seem to work in version 0.11.16, just make sure that spusync option in audio is on and restart the game, it should work.

Sorry I missed your post somehow and given up. I'll try it again with the spusync option. Thanks! I installed an older version of fpse, wish you could have both versions installed at the same time since the old version plays 3D games a lot better.

Lets see if I can explain this correctly. The early versions of the psx emulator were not aimed at 100% accuracy and used hacks to make things work. As the emulator progressed new options and fixes that replaced the hacks were added and that is why it is slower. Mame is the same way. Most handhelds use an old build of mame because newer builds are slower but more accurate and do not use hacks that older versions do

Makes sense. Pity they don't leave the old 'hacks' as an option in the new versions to toggle for games that benefit from it since they seem to be working quite well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 16, 2012, 10:51:01 am
I agree with exodus.. this is a great thread for the info of the JXD S601 and as helped a lot of people, never new That so many people was going to be interested with the S601, must be one of the most active threads on Dingoonity, I would like to thank eveyone for mucking in to getting a better console out of it... I just can't wait to Get my JXD back and seeing a nice custom rom  ;)

Keep up the good work

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 16, 2012, 11:37:27 am
I think maybe It's time to have a subforum for android devices, as thet seem to be the future in handheld devices. There is a SPMP800 subforum with no much activity, so an android subforum would be a great idea, in my opinion.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 16, 2012, 02:40:06 pm
I've made a stub here:

http://wiki.openhandhelds.net/index.php?title=JXD

It'd be nice to have all the really nice info from this thread there (or anywhere else, a sticky would also do) so we could link to that for new users.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: stpat on April 16, 2012, 03:16:52 pm
So what version would you recommend? You said you found a 0.1 version?

Paul, Policenauts seem to work in version 0.11.16, just make sure that spusync option in audio is on and restart the game, it should work.

Sorry I missed your post somehow and given up. I'll try it again with the spusync option. Thanks! I installed an older version of fpse, wish you could have both versions installed at the same time since the old version plays 3D games a lot better.

Lets see if I can explain this correctly. The early versions of the psx emulator were not aimed at 100% accuracy and used hacks to make things work. As the emulator progressed new options and fixes that replaced the hacks were added and that is why it is slower. Mame is the same way. Most handhelds use an old build of mame because newer builds are slower but more accurate and do not use hacks that older versions do

Makes sense. Pity they don't leave the old 'hacks' as an option in the new versions to toggle for games that benefit from it since they seem to be working quite well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 16, 2012, 03:27:44 pm
So what version would you recommend? You said you found a 0.1 version?

That's 0.10 I think, my mistake. Well, the current fpse works fine for most games, especially 2D ones but 3D games run a lot faster on the old one. Whatever is more important for you I guess. Unless you know how to install them both at the same time (must be possible) - any android devs here who know how packaging works?

Does anyone know whether the 0.10 version was released as free? There's no license check on it but that doesn't mean anything. Anyway, if you own the current version I don't see anything wrong with having the old one as well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on April 16, 2012, 03:49:54 pm
Just a few questions for those that have torn down the s601.

What is the GPU/CPU sizes for heat sinks? Since they are located under the screen would a heatsink affect the video screen output? Any video or tutorial on how to do it? What would be a good battery replacement for a bigger better battery life? I seen a few 3500. Any videos on how to replace one?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 16, 2012, 04:11:07 pm
guys.... game maker studio is in beta phase...
and you can export your games to android...
YEEEEAAAAAAAAAH!
okay, currently it only works if you connect it via usb, but it works! this means (when it comes out and somebody actually buys it) unlimited good games for the jxd!!!!

what would you say... it will be a couple hundred dollars for the program...
if some of us collaborate and get a license? :) the more the better of course
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sparkyidr on April 16, 2012, 04:39:37 pm
guys.... game maker studio is in beta phase...
and you can export your games to android...
YEEEEAAAAAAAAAH!
okay, currently it only works if you connect it via usb, but it works! this means (when it comes out and somebody actually buys it) unlimited good games for the jxd!!!!

what would you say... it will be a couple hundred dollars for the program...
if some of us collaborate and get a license? :) the more the better of course

I use Gamesalad to make iOS games (it's mac only though)
And have ported a few of my titles over to Android, as Gamsalad can export to a signed .apk (using my 601 as a test device)   :)

http://www.flamingmitten.co.uk
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_mobile-apps?_encoding=UTF8&node=2350149011&field-brandtextbin=Flaming%20Mitten%20Studios%20Ltd
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 16, 2012, 05:03:33 pm
yeah, mac only... thats whats bugging me :/
yoyo game studio is mac and windows.

can you use keyboard input in gamesalad? not that id get a mac for that lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 16, 2012, 05:57:40 pm
Cool. It was about time to be able to create a custom rom  :). SNESFAN is there any guide on how we can do it? Also agree that a separate sub forum is needed. It's too hard to track all the info in this thread.

Regarding the CIFS issue i finally manage to go a step further, but it still dead end. When i'm using novo8 files,
the message i get when trying to insmod cifs.ko is

version magic '2.6.34 mod_unload modversions ARMv7 ' should be '2.6.34 preempt mod_unload modversions ARMv7 '

After hex editing the cifs.ko (and slow_work.so which has dependencies) i'm getting "No module found in object". Is anyone familiar with that error?

I was able to find the part of code that throws this exception (in module.c)
Code: [Select]
modindex = find_sec(hdr, sechdrs, secstrings, ".gnu.linkonce.this_module");
if (!modindex) {
printk(KERN_WARNING "No module found in object\n");
err = -ENOEXEC;
goto free_hdr;
}

I guess that we need the source code to produce working modules...  ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 16, 2012, 08:42:03 pm
Does anyone know whether the 0.10 version was released as free? There's no license check on it but that doesn't mean anything. Anyway, if you own the current version I don't see anything wrong with having the old one as well.

I don't think FPse has ever been free, however it's well worth the money (only ~£2.50 IIRC). Considering the amount of [email protected] touch games that cost that much it's a total bargain.



Oh and yay for custom signed rom capability! Good work guys!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 16, 2012, 08:53:55 pm
FPSE was free at first, license was included afer 0.10.58 version I think.

I hope SNESFAN brings us great news about custom ROM. I'm trying something by myself, but I am not specialised in cooking roms, but it's a way to learn...

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 16, 2012, 11:34:17 pm
OK, now I feel like an idiot. I removed the system emulators (mostly because of the annoying 150 roms limit) and installed the regular versions. Now I can't get gameboid to launch - keeps complaining about the bios file. I tried different sources just to be sure but they are bit-perfect copies so I don't think it's the bios image. Anyone had this problem?

Edit: this is silly, you had to uninstall and reinstall and pick the bios immediately. Works now. I found the answer in this massive (almost 100 pages) thread, actually.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 17, 2012, 12:27:03 am
There is a magnetic compass in s601?

I see "ecompass" in /devices/ folders, but don't know if this really means something.

I tried to use Google Sky Map but it didn't worked.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sparkyidr on April 17, 2012, 12:55:38 am
yeah, mac only... thats whats bugging me :/
yoyo game studio is mac and windows.

can you use keyboard input in gamesalad? not that id get a mac for that lol

yeah totally. You can set up stuff for keyboard input (as you can output as a mac app, or export as html5 for web), as well as touch input for the mobile stuff.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 17, 2012, 01:08:17 am
After reinstalling firmware to have a clean room still don't work on fullscreen so i don't recommend kainy for this console. Hope I can get my money back but google 15 minutes returns policy is scaring me  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 17, 2012, 01:49:08 am
I'm just going to leave this here, I'm sure you all know what it is ;)

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,46.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 07:10:34 am
Great SNESFAN!!! I cannot test it right know, but I will do it tonight. thanks. So the tool to sign was perfect, right?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 09:35:11 am
Wow first custom rom - wish I had my JXD right now lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 09:43:33 am
After reinstalling firmware to have a clean room still don't work on fullscreen so i don't recommend kainy for this console. Hope I can get my money back but google 15 minutes returns policy is scaring me  :(

but a new version of Kainy has just been released and now it can function as a stand alone controller like Gamekeyboard try and see if it has fixed your problem too  ;)

Forgot to mention that there is options to zoom and position screen ect in the options have you tried all that?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 10:00:53 am
I got a signature verification failed error
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 10:09:50 am
I got a signature verification failed error

Using SNESFAN's ROM or creating your own one?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 10:24:23 am
I got a signature verification failed error

Using SNESFAN's ROM or creating your own one?
snesfan's rom
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 10:41:17 am
Umm, strange, Let's see if SNESFAN knows the reason. The only reason I see is that He forgot to sign the update.zip, maybe you try it to sign it by yourself using this tool
http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?531ljt6navg528s

But I don't know, cos I couldn't test it yet
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 11:16:33 am
Yeah he forgot to sign it.  I just signed it and installed it. It kills root but easy tools has no trouble reinstalling it ;)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 11:18:21 am
Oh my god!! ha ha. I'll contact SNESFAN to advise him.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 11:25:39 am
Be nice to see it in action  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 11:27:05 am
I will do a video when I got home from work. It seems pretty much the same but this is just a proof of concept it seems.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 11:29:17 am
Well, if it's rooted and with market installed is quite well. Better than chinese roms with lots of unncessary apps. It's a great start.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 11:43:35 am
Actually it seems to run a little smoother. I would love to see this at 1ghz. I dont have as much lag on some of the emulators. I recommend you do a wipe data/factory reset as well. It does not do it for you. I also get a unable to load widget error. Like I said though its a good start and seems to run smooth

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 17, 2012, 11:48:01 am
Looks like there is no way to have multiple versions of the same program without recreating the package from source. So unless someone has access to the project used to create fpse and changes the project name before building the apk - it can't be done. Pity, that.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 11:53:48 am
Actually it seems to run a little smoother. I would love to see this at 1ghz. I dont have as much lag on some of the emulators
You can flash a kernel at 1 ghz. Only flash so nothing is erased using flash_image. Get a kernel at 1 ghz ore create with easy tools, put it in your sd together with flash_image (I'm not sure if this comes with easy tools) and in adb open a shell and runthe following:

su
cp /sdcard/flash_image /system/bin
flash_image boot /sdcard/name_of_your_.kernel.img


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 12:00:44 pm
Actually it seems to run a little smoother. I would love to see this at 1ghz. I dont have as much lag on some of the emulators
You can flash a kernel at 1 ghz. Only flash so nothing is erased using flash_image. Get a kernel at 1 ghz ore create with easy tools, put it in your sd together with flash_image (I'm not sure if this comes with easy tools) and in adb open a shell and runthe following:

su
cp /sdcard/flash_image /system/bin
flash_image boot /sdcard/name_of_your_.kernel.img
I just used easy tools and flashed the premade high voltage kernel
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 17, 2012, 12:18:17 pm
Someone should send the custom rom to JXD for them to use. Their own one is borderline unusable!

Perhaps we should start listing some ideas for what a custom rom should include (and what should be excluded)?

Obviously the free Yonghz emulators, would an earlier (ie free) FPse be ok? Maybe links on the desktop to the excellent paid emulators and apps (N64oid, Pce.EMU, Chainfire3D etc.)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 12:35:34 pm
anyone got a copy of their sdcard.txt for setcpu?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 12:39:50 pm
I'm not at home, but later I can upload my copy for you.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 17, 2012, 12:41:54 pm
I'm not at home, but later I can upload my copy for you.
cool for some reason mine is gone and set cpu just crashes without it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 17, 2012, 12:46:21 pm
are people still having problems with setcpu or is it behaving now?

also, SNESFAN, great work :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 01:06:50 pm
qbertaddict, maybe this setcpu.txt can be useful:

http://www.mediafire.com/?m0mwennoxgnm9bt

Just add tha values that corresponds with your kernel and that's it.

Or use mine:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/setcpu.rar
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 17, 2012, 01:08:24 pm
my jxd is often crashing at lower voltage when using high voltage kernel with 1ghz.
could that be due to the new kernel?
it ran fine @950mhz on the old one, so im not sure...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 01:12:44 pm
I use the new kernels with the voltage changed and seems completely stable for me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 17, 2012, 01:42:50 pm
well my friends theory is that it depends on your battery.
if its lower rated, then it wont be able to provide enough current when at lower voltage, which makes the games crash.
ill see how it goes with 1ghz and the old kernel. though battery life will be shorter ofc.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 17, 2012, 01:54:48 pm
Someone has found the last 0.10 version of fpse (feel free to own up ;) ) here:
http://www.apktops.com/fpse-for-android-0-10-62.html

I've tried several games and I've yet to find a single one that plays better on the current 0.11 paid version. In fact some that I couldn't launch on 0.11 play fine on 0.10 (Colin 2 for example) - though that might've been a config issue on my part. Still if you find it hard to find the magic combination for a game in 0.11 give 0.10 a try - seems to run fine with any settings.

Caveat emptor: it is a bit more finicky. I seem to have trouble setting the default config, for example setting the overlay to disabled and trying to save to defaults crashes it but if you run the game the overlay isn't present anyway. But you can just edit the defaults in notepad and you're golden. And default input isn't applied unless you explicitly reload the default config but maybe it's just because of the junk left by the old (new) fpse?

If you're making a custom image - bundling the free old fpse would be more than enough and in my opinion it's better than the current paid version which is just plain worse for actually playing the games. I understand the push for faithful emulation rather then using 'hacks' but under certain circumstances what really matters is whether you can play the game or not.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 02:30:19 pm
I think we should have 2 x custom roms 1 minimal and one with all the stuff poeple want, also on the market There's a rom manager app where you can switch between roms -might be useful in some way or another, What you guy's think?

I think if you have loads of roms it would get hectic lol - maybe have a poll on what to put in the roms  :)

ruffnutts  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 17, 2012, 02:57:02 pm
I think we should have 2 x custom roms 1 minimal and one with all the stuff poeple want, also on the market There's a rom manager app where you can switch between roms -might be useful in some way or another, What you guy's think?

I think if you have loads of roms it would get hectic lol - maybe have a poll on what to put in the roms  :)

ruffnutts  8)

have as many as you want, that's what happens to most phones

I uploaded the wrong version of my file :embarrassed: I'll fix it

EDIT: also forgot the factory update.param that does the wipe etc
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 03:00:29 pm
SNESFAN, Can be created an update.zip only with the kernel image and not the whole firm? I mean only the kernel and the meta-inf edited so that It only flashes the kernel. Not only for s601, but I mean in general for these devices.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 17, 2012, 03:12:50 pm
yes, you can flash any kinda update, you will just modify this file to do what you want, you can just push kernels, add files etc

\META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script

don't include the stuff I included, just the update.zip, you won't want to force a data wipe etc

fixed the signing issue, (i feel stupid, it was late) also it now correctly wipes and flashes everything for you, sorry for the confusion and thanks for quick responce!

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,46.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 03:20:34 pm
Thanks, the reason is that a friend of mine has a s7100B, the new version with exactly the same board f02ref and Amlogic m3 cpu. I've created some OC kernels using abhoriel's tools for them, but the flash_image tool doesn't work with this console, so I think the only way is by creating a signed update.zip with the boot.img and the edited folder Meta-inf in it. Is that whay you mean right?


p.D: Any experience extracting a firm which is firmware.bin? (no other files in it)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 17, 2012, 03:27:58 pm
Thanks, the reason is that a friend of mine has a s7100B, the new version with exactly the same board f02ref and Amlogic m3 cpu. I've created some OC kernels using abhoriel's tools for them, but the flash_image tool doesn't work with this console, so I think the only way is by creating a signed update.zip with the boot.img and the edited folder Meta-inf in it. Is that whay you mean right?


p.D: Any experience extracting a firm which is firmware.bin? (no other files in it)

the updater script file in that folder, if you look at it you will see it's wiping the system partition then copying the files then syslinking the new locations of stuff and setting permissions

this portion will basically just wipe and reflash the kernel

assert(package_extract_file("boot.img", "/tmp/boot.img"),
       write_raw_image("/tmp/boot.img", "boot"),
       delete("/tmp/boot.img"));

not sure about the firmware.bin, but I'll look into it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 03:32:19 pm
Thanks SNESFAN, all clear now! The firmware.bin is the firm of the new jxd v5200. I was trying to know what is inside the firm (cpu, apks included, etc...) just curiosity, but android kitchen doesn't seem to recognize this kind of rom. I'll do some research.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 17, 2012, 04:36:37 pm
Thanks, the reason is that a friend of mine has a s7100B, the new version with exactly the same board f02ref and Amlogic m3 cpu. I've created some OC kernels using abhoriel's tools for them, but the flash_image tool doesn't work with this console, so I think the only way is by creating a signed update.zip with the boot.img and the edited folder Meta-inf in it. Is that whay you mean right?


p.D: Any experience extracting a firm which is firmware.bin? (no other files in it)

how does flash_image fail?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 04:51:32 pm
It fails in s7100 and s7100B models. I used them properly with the consoles rooted and everything.
When I enter the command, for example:
flash_image boot /sdcard/kernel900.img it says:

flash_image: error reading from sdcard, I've checked the kernel files and seem to created properly, so it's strange. I read in some place that flash_image sometimes have problems if the img file is bigger than 3500kb, so maybe that's the reason.
I don't know, I'll do some research. Your tools worked like a charm in s7100B, and I could create Oc kernels for his device with no problems at all.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 17, 2012, 04:55:51 pm
MAME4droid keeps launching itself and running in the background. You can kill it but it's back after a while. When in sleep the device keeps waking up because of it. I uninstalled MAME4droid and now it sleeps peacefully. And MAME4droid isn't hogging RAM when I'm not actually playing it which is a bonus.

I'm satisfied with this solution but why would MAME4droid do that?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 05:03:54 pm
Does it happen in Mame4droid 0.37b5 or in Mame4droid Reloaded? I can try asking Seleuco, to see if something can be done, but it seems a bug.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 17, 2012, 05:09:48 pm
MAME4droid. I'll try the reloaded.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 05:13:57 pm
Got some great news ;D

Just got contacted by the dev of Gamekeyboard with a beta version with touch emulation and even though I Don't have my JXD till its fixed, I can still test with my tablet and psx joypad...

What does this mean? - well we can map touch games to the physical controls of our JXD or yinlips ect...
Bring on minecraft pocket lol ;D

Testing tonight keep you posted peeps  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 17, 2012, 05:16:14 pm
yeeeees! :D
can you also ask the creator to offer it somewhere where you can via paypal? i wanna support him :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 05:19:15 pm
yeeeees! :D
can you also ask the creator to offer it somewhere where you can via paypal? i wanna support him :p

Well once I tested it works then I reckon it will be released, but I could do just want to check it first plus I'm  @ work...... keep you upto date dude ;)

Been trying it with no luck... but what I think they have done is emulated the touch of the on screen virtual Gamepad and buttons of gamekeyboard so you have to place them over a part of the screen that needs touch,
Then hide it - then it thinks your touching that part of the screen if that makes sence lol... its doing me nut in lol

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 17, 2012, 05:35:49 pm
MAME4droid Reloaded seems to play nice with Android. Thanks, skelton.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 17, 2012, 09:06:20 pm
SNESFAN, I've testing you rom and works ok. I've seen superuser.apk so I thought It was rooted, but is not, at least /system is read-only right? To make it fully rooted I guess that we need to extract the boot.img. Any idea about this?.

Thanks.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 10:31:18 pm
Can't get this Gamekeyboard emulated touch to work gggrrr >:(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 17, 2012, 10:39:15 pm
After trying several solutions (including reinstalling the firmware of the console to have a clean rom). It did not work, even with kainy version 1.07, the good thing is that the author very kindly acceded to refund my money, hopefully in the future to implement a new way to verify the license because I am excited to have this application the JXD S601.

About gamekeyboard, after all new versión is in beta, so maybe in the final one is fixed. I don't regret of bought the application :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 11:07:36 pm
Quote
About gamekeyboard, after all new versión is in beta, so maybe in the final one is fixed. I don't regret of bought the application

No what it is I've been given a beta with emulated touch to test but can't get that to work,
I have bought Gamekeyboard and love the app everything else works.. would be so nice to have touch to hardkey Mapping so we can play things like minecraft pocket that don't have mappable settings....

Maybe I will ask the dev if I can pass it to someone with a JXD as I'm using a tablet with ICS and PSX controller
An till my JXD is fixed...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 17, 2012, 11:30:39 pm
It fails in s7100 and s7100B models. I used them properly with the consoles rooted and everything.
When I enter the command, for example:
flash_image boot /sdcard/kernel900.img it says:

flash_image: error reading from sdcard, I've checked the kernel files and seem to created properly, so it's strange. I read in some place that flash_image sometimes have problems if the img file is bigger than 3500kb, so maybe that's the reason.
I don't know, I'll do some research. Your tools worked like a charm in s7100B, and I could create Oc kernels for his device with no problems at all.

is the console in USB storage mode?
you could try copying the image to somewhere else (ie. not on the sdcard) and then flash it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 17, 2012, 11:31:31 pm
@megacubo just been using the latest Kainy on my tab.. you should always update the pc side as well as the android side... as it was not working for me earlier but it is now - I always fresh install both sides of kainy so there's no problems  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 18, 2012, 12:07:28 am
Well i don't have the application any more, I let pass some updates and try again
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 18, 2012, 03:17:39 am
SNESFAN, I've testing you rom and works ok. I've seen superuser.apk so I thought It was rooted, but is not, at least /system is read-only right? To make it fully rooted I guess that we need to extract the boot.img. Any idea about this?.

Thanks.

that's weird, I put su in /system/bin and set it to 6755 and ro.secure=0 in default.prop so it should work....

I tested with root explorer and was able to add/remove files from /system/app/

I'll have another look at it, what's not working for you?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: pedro.marinho on April 18, 2012, 05:35:37 am
(http://s13.postimage.org/n2eoasktz/DSCF5053_cr_Small.jpg)
(http://s7.postimage.org/3l3d46k23/DSCF5057_cr_Small.jpg)

Guide to unlock s601 windows only

1. Update Firmware Office Rom
 - Download JXD S601 update firmware
   New firmware 800MHZ (http://www.jxd.cc/enupload/800M.zip)
   Old firmware 600Mhz+Tv-Out (http://www.jxd.cc/enupload/S601%200229en.rar)
 - Extrack with winrar or 7z.
 - Copy update.zip and uImage_recovery to root sdcard.
 - Turn off power and turn on (button Home+Menu) to recovery mode.
 - Apply update form sdcard > button start > update.zip > button start
 - Wipe data/factory reset > button start > yes -- delete all user data > button start
 - Wipe cache partition >  button start
 - Wipe media  partition >  button start > yes -- delete all media data > button start
 - reboot system now >  button start

2. Root Rom
 - Open S601
 - Change language chinese  to english. Find icon (http://s13.postimage.org/64tj59rqb/image.jpg) > Icon "A" ( keyboard key) > top menu > English
 - Setting usb debugging in menu > settings > applications > development > usb debugging
 - Download - UnlockRoot form http://unlockroot.com/ and install in your pc and open unlockroot
 - Put usb to computer and put mini usb to s601 and click root in program unlockroot
 - This vdo, How to use unlockroot - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm80wttTLY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tm80wttTLY)
 - Wait to end and restart
 - Or use "Easy Tools" Select "0" for root

3. Remove pre-installed apps + overclock CPU
 - Download Easy-Tools (12-04-2012) (http://db.tt/jDhiAC9t)
 - Extract zip file
 - Open !START.exe and select to you want
 - Fun with JXD s601

(http://s16.postimage.org/w64n03z7p/4_9_2012_2_43_56_AM.jpg)

Changlog
- Change GameHub to ADW Launcher EX
- Add Root Explorer
- Add YouTube
- Add Zdbox (All-In-One toolbox)
- Add New qwerty.kl
- Add New bulid.prop
- Add Overclock 650Mhz - 1Ghz
- Add SetCPU and profile
- Add Adobe Flash 11
- Add custom number input between100-2000 [Mhz]
- Add Game Keyboard 1.62

Zepxxx Thx SNESFAN, abhoriel, ruffnutts, skelton, kashelkin, stilt
ขอบคุณจ้า


Guys, I've tried so many times to download easy-tools from this link: http://db.tt/jDhiAC9t but in the end of the download the browser simply fails =/ what can I do to download the file? Does it have anything to do with dropbox?

Thanks from Brazil!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 18, 2012, 06:43:48 am
SNESFAN, I've testing you rom and works ok. I've seen superuser.apk so I thought It was rooted, but is not, at least /system is read-only right? To make it fully rooted I guess that we need to extract the boot.img. Any idea about this?.

Thanks.

that's weird, I put su in /system/bin and set it to 6755 and ro.secure=0 in default.prop so it should work....

I tested with root explorer and was able to add/remove files from /system/app/

I'll have another look at it, what's not working for you?

I tried it with Rom toolbox, a tool that I use, and it told me that I was not root. Strange. To modify default.prop you have to extract boot.img, right? In that case, how did you do it? Thanks for your work (I'm just trying to learn)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 18, 2012, 07:27:51 am
SNESFAN, I've testing you rom and works ok. I've seen superuser.apk so I thought It was rooted, but is not, at least /system is read-only right? To make it fully rooted I guess that we need to extract the boot.img. Any idea about this?.

Thanks.

that's weird, I put su in /system/bin and set it to 6755 and ro.secure=0 in default.prop so it should work....

I tested with root explorer and was able to add/remove files from /system/app/

I'll have another look at it, what's not working for you?

I tried it with Rom toolbox, a tool that I use, and it told me that I was not root. Strange. To modify default.prop you have to extract boot.img, right? In that case, how did you do it? Thanks for your work (I'm just trying to learn)
i just used easy tools to reroot it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 18, 2012, 07:38:09 am
Qbertaddict. I did that too. I was just trying to figure out the way to make the custom rom fully rooted from the beginning. I'll do some searching.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 18, 2012, 08:34:46 am
Qbertaddict. I did that too. I was just trying to figure out the way to make the custom rom fully rooted from the beginning. I'll do some searching.
I see. Maybe take a custom AOKP rom from an android based phone and look at it and compare. BlackICE for the nexux is AOKP
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 18, 2012, 09:28:58 am
Guys, I've tried so many times to download easy-tools from this link: http://db.tt/jDhiAC9t but in the end of the download the browser simply fails =/ what can I do to download the file? Does it have anything to do with dropbox?

Thanks from Brazil!

Just download snesfan's custom signed rom and flash that instead, you can root with unlockroot.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 18, 2012, 10:42:19 am
Get on this video of touch emulation in action by another beta tester, though this was how you had to get it to work

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOszYJnJqaw

Site link

http://xperiaplaygamer.net/articles/everything-xperia-play-optimized.html

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 18, 2012, 03:16:13 pm
tested it... for now it only supports single touch, which is a shame :p lets hope they will fix it soon :)
also it doesnt support swipe actions yet... afaik. ill continue testing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 18, 2012, 03:52:05 pm
tested it... for now it only supports single touch, which is a shame :p lets hope they will fix it soon :)
also it doesnt support swipe actions yet... afaik. ill continue testing.

What game did you try - with minecraft put a button underneath the d pad for jump and you should be able to move around as well, I know how to work it  - it just aint playing ball on my android 4.0 tab lol

Video Bamboori  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 18, 2012, 04:15:43 pm
yeah thats exactly what im doing - teh thign is that the dpad and buttons are invisible in minecraft, so no big use for video :p
the thing is that multitouch (simulated) is not yet supported. but its on their list :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 18, 2012, 04:23:31 pm
yeah thats exactly what im doing - teh thign is that the dpad and buttons are invisible in minecraft, so no big use for video :p
the thing is that multitouch (simulated) is not yet supported. but its on their list :)


Not fussed about seeing the buttons lol just minecraft in action on the JXD with out touching the screen  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 18, 2012, 04:40:35 pm
well.... i have no cam for proper recording, so i would have to use the tv-out function xD
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 18, 2012, 06:02:56 pm
Just put SNESFAN's custom rom. Works like a charm. Thanks mate  ;D

As mentioned before the only issue is rooting. For some reason it doesn't work. While i have access to the system directory from root explorer, i can't use su command from command line. Busybox is installed though.

This is the first time installed the 800Mhz firmware, and works perfectly. Much better than before. I hope that i will not have battery life issues  ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 18, 2012, 09:03:19 pm
As mentioned before the only issue is rooting. For some reason it doesn't work. While i have access to the system directory from root explorer, i can't use su command from command line. Busybox is installed though.


Unlockroot works like a charm:
http://www.unlockroot.com/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 18, 2012, 09:43:13 pm
Unlockroot works like a charm:
http://www.unlockroot.com/

Yes, i know  ;)

Does anyone make N64oid to work without the SDCard insert? When i have no SDcard insert roms are not loaded... Is there any way to put the .N64oid folder that is created by the emulator instead of SDCard to flash?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 19, 2012, 02:44:44 am
you have to change the symbolic link of /mnt/flash/ to /sdcard/ or /mnt/sdcard/ I think

havn't tested it out... but that's my understanding
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: frakme on April 19, 2012, 05:18:47 pm
Hi there, im having a massive problem with my jxd601 - My d pad and analogue stick is working when I assign them to the emulator and save them, but when I run a game, the buttons work, not the d pad or analogue stick,
I am useing the latest emulators from slideme, n64-snes-gba
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 19, 2012, 05:27:56 pm
Some news on CIFS thing. I manage to load successfully the slow-work.ko module (after some hex editing). That means the novo8 source is indeed compatible with ours.

Code: [Select]
# lsmod
lsmod
slow_work 11217 0 [permanent], Live 0xbf062000 (P)
mali 234350 2 - Live 0xbf015000
ump 46886 19 mali, Live 0xbf000000

I still have issues with the cifs.ko. I get those errors:

Code: [Select]
insmod /system/lib/modules/cifs.ko
insmod: init_module '/system/lib/modules/cifs.ko' failed (No such file or directory)
# dmesg |tail
dmesg |tail
<4>[ 4632.958000] cifs: disagrees about version of symbol kernel_setsockopt
<4>[ 4632.962000] cifs: Unknown symbol kernel_setsockopt
<4>[ 4632.969000] cifs: disagrees about version of symbol sock_create_kern
<4>[ 4632.973000] cifs: Unknown symbol sock_create_kern
<4>[ 4632.980000] cifs: disagrees about version of symbol sock_release
<4>[ 4632.983000] cifs: Unknown symbol sock_release
<4>[ 4632.992000] cifs: disagrees about version of symbol kernel_sendmsg
<4>[ 4632.994000] cifs: Unknown symbol kernel_sendmsg
<4>[ 4633.000000] cifs: disagrees about version of symbol slow_work_enqueue
<4>[ 4633.005000] cifs: Unknown symbol slow_work_enqueue

Because i have insert 8 bytes ("preempt " string in order to pass the vermagic check) i need to remove 8 bytes from the file before the ".gnu.linkonce.this_module" so that it can recognize the module (if i don't do it I get the module not found error). But when i do this it seems that the indexes of the above variables are messed up...

I will try a little more on this, but the correct way is to recompile the novo8 source code with the correct version string...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: frjavi on April 19, 2012, 07:30:29 pm
  Hi, I trying to play the deadspace game, If I try to use the market I dont found the app in it. If I download the apk and try to download the data a messsage says error about contry location.
 
  If I download in my PC the data and place in micro SD i can Run the game but I have the white textures problem. I read this problem is fixed with Chainfire 3d but when I try it (pro version) with Qualcom plugin this do same white textures problem, I try diferent texture option in chainfire but I got the same problem.

  I heat there are a version working without chainfire 3d and with textures ok, someone solve this issue?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Beeks on April 19, 2012, 07:40:02 pm
Hi there, im having a massive problem with my jxd601 - My d pad and analogue stick is working when I assign them to the emulator and save them, but when I run a game, the buttons work, not the d pad or analogue stick,
I am useing the latest emulators from slideme, n64-snes-gba

I had same problem with n64oid had to also map the analog the same as dpad and then his worked

Give it a whirl

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: frakme on April 20, 2012, 01:44:45 am
Hi there, im having a massive problem with my jxd601 - My d pad and analogue stick is working when I assign them to the emulator and save them, but when I run a game, the buttons work, not the d pad or analogue stick,
I am useing the latest emulators from slideme, n64-snes-gba

I had same problem with n64oid had to also map the analog the same as dpad and then his worked

Give it a whirl

Thankyou thankyou thankyou, the dpad works perfectly. Although saying that, I didnt really have that problem with the stock firmware

Im using snesfan custom rom, so maybe those settings were deleted
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: mougrim on April 20, 2012, 07:52:12 am
By the way... you can download firmware with English set by default from English version of jxd website.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: obocaman on April 20, 2012, 08:33:42 am
hi all, past month I brought my JXDs601 and tested..tested and tested so much. Installed news kernels, tested emus, etc.. as many of yours. I'm so happy with it, but something make me scream every time I reboot my device and see the bootanimation haha.

After read this post and learn so much from all of yours about JXD now I want to do my little contribution.
I'm working on new bootanimation for my JXD601 and when finished, share with community and if SNESFAN would, can be included in his next custom firmware rom.

I'm opened to ideas, suggestions and anything you want in the community new bootanimation :)

PD. Trying to do too my custom firmware with root acces.. I think it's not so dificult and if I got it, post a "How to do" !!

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: frjavi on April 20, 2012, 09:14:53 am
hi all, past month I brought my JXDs601 and tested..tested and tested so much. Installed news kernels, tested emus, etc.. as many of yours. I'm so happy with it, but something make me scream every time I reboot my device and see the bootanimation haha.

After read this post and learn so much from all of yours about JXD now I want to do my little contribution.
I'm working on new bootanimation for my JXD601 and when finished, share with community and if SNESFAN would, can be included in his next custom firmware rom.

I'm opened to ideas, suggestions and anything you want in the community new bootanimation :)

PD. Trying to do too my custom firmware with root acces.. I think it's not so dificult and if I got it, post a "How to do" !!

  Maybe in your animation you can use the Title Zeus as the name of the JXDS601 board, I like call the Jxds601 The Zeus because it is more handy name. maybe when you finish Chinese will need copy this custom rom :P jeje. Maybe the Zeus title emerging from seeling or so.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 20, 2012, 10:18:32 am
hi all, past month I brought my JXDs601 and tested..tested and tested so much. Installed news kernels, tested emus, etc.. as many of yours. I'm so happy with it, but something make me scream every time I reboot my device and see the bootanimation haha.

After read this post and learn so much from all of yours about JXD now I want to do my little contribution.
I'm working on new bootanimation for my JXD601 and when finished, share with community and if SNESFAN would, can be included in his next custom firmware rom.

I'm opened to ideas, suggestions and anything you want in the community new bootanimation :)

PD. Trying to do too my custom firmware with root acces.. I think it's not so dificult and if I got it, post a "How to do" !!

Hi, I'm cooking some stuff too. If you want me to test your bootanimation let me know. I'm just starting right now, since I don't have much time, but I think I'm getting some progress. The more information we share, the more custom roms we'll have, so users will have multiple choices. I think it's a great thing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: obocaman on April 20, 2012, 11:12:08 am
Quote
Hi, I'm cooking some stuff too. If you want me to test your bootanimation let me know. I'm just starting right now, since I don't have much time, but I think I'm getting some progress. The more information we share, the more custom roms we'll have, so users will have multiple choices. I think it's a great thing.

That's the point !! Count on it.. I upload bootanimation.zip when finished.
As far I know.. within the bootanimation.zip are two folders and a txt file. The text file seems to be some kind of pointer or configuration (maybe I need search more info about it) and inside the second folder are 100 img still files. Player one after one get the boot animation. It's easy to do an animation replacement with After effects and export frame by frame. The only difficult it's to be an artist and make something good :)

I try this weekend to do something and I post here. !!

All the best
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 20, 2012, 01:41:43 pm
Is it safe to uninstall or disable phone related services like contacts, calendar etc.?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on April 21, 2012, 08:06:02 am
Any mario, sonic, etc is good. :)  Any popular past present video game animation I would like to have.  Please share your findings.

hi all, past month I brought my JXDs601 and tested..tested and tested so much. Installed news kernels, tested emus, etc.. as many of yours. I'm so happy with it, but something make me scream every time I reboot my device and see the bootanimation haha.

After read this post and learn so much from all of yours about JXD now I want to do my little contribution.
I'm working on new bootanimation for my JXD601 and when finished, share with community and if SNESFAN would, can be included in his next custom firmware rom.

I'm opened to ideas, suggestions and anything you want in the community new bootanimation :)

PD. Trying to do too my custom firmware with root acces.. I think it's not so dificult and if I got it, post a "How to do" !!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 22, 2012, 03:11:41 am
I'd go with something along the lines of:
http://media.photobucket.com/image/shodan%20gif/lpss2/shodan-a.gif
or the PSP boot up screen just to confuse the living heck out of people.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 22, 2012, 10:12:31 am
That System Shock one would be great!

A Castlevania themed boot would be good too.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: cvrle77 on April 22, 2012, 07:06:48 pm
Hello to everyone :)

So, I bought this device, thanks to this thread and this forum. But, what never crossed my mind, is that I have 0 knowledge about android OS, and anything related to that, so , while I was waiting JXD to arrive, after order, I was trying to lurk around, and gain some knowledge. But, that wasn't enough to pull out what I wanted.

My problem is next:

I've updated, reloaded firmware, like 30 times till now. Old, new, mods...everything...
I've tried changing start.bat , deleting line 'adb.exe shell su -c "rm /system/app/*_Softwin.apk" > nul' so I can keep emulators, and all their settings, but that failed.

Can anyone help me, what I want is, to install update with easy tools, but to keep emulators, and all their settings.
Is it even possible?

Above all I would like to keep old interface, but for some reason, FPse doesn't work on it, I get booted out instantly :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on April 23, 2012, 05:01:33 am
How do you get to the animation files? How would you update them just unzip and then replace and rezip and copy back?

Also, new problems. Set-Cpu has stopped working, always with force close.  Angry birds and fruit ninja is also having problems now. Makes me force close.  Not sure what caused it.

Also for some reason it is starting to crash a lot now. Every 20 minutes it freezes and goes to reboot.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on April 23, 2012, 06:14:01 am
How can we get OTG support for this? So we can hook up bluetooth devices?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 23, 2012, 08:35:41 am
The postman has tried to deliver my JXD to Isharegifts and failed hope they do recieve it soon so I can get it back grrrr
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Dinoelaine on April 23, 2012, 10:49:06 am
I saw  JXD s601 in Dinodirect  - $73.33 . I will try this site and text the s601 ,

 after I receive it . I will share it here .

http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi/~p.a89 (http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi/~p.a89)

 ;D ;D




Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 23, 2012, 12:59:18 pm
I saw  JXD s601 in Dinodirect  - $73.33 . I will try this site and text the s601 ,

 after I receive it . I will share it here .

http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi/~p.a89 (http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi/~p.a89)

 ;D ;D

Wow thats the cheapest I've seen £47.59 lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 23, 2012, 01:05:02 pm
I saw  JXD s601 in Dinodirect  - $73.33 . I will try this site and text the s601 ,

 after I receive it . I will share it here .

http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi/~p.a89 (http://www.dinodirect.com/handheld-game-console-intelligent-android-wifi/~p.a89)

 ;D ;D

HMMMMM!!!! someone promoting DINODIRECT who is named DINOelaine and has posted other DINODIRECT items in the forum very interesting
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: fosamax on April 23, 2012, 02:53:18 pm
I was thinking exactly the same when i saw that DINOelaine posting links towards DINODIRECT.
Anyway, i bought mine from their shop (I bought it 1 day before DX got it) and there was nothing wrong.
The delivery time is quite long (expect more than 3 weeks) but i got a tracking number even if i choose the cheaper cost for delivery (it's seems to be mandatory to France). I payed something like 63 € (using coupons) but i also got some little gadgets with my JXD.

I'm really happy with my purchase. The JXD run with an OC kernel (stable at 850 Mhz) and is really great for PSX, Nec Pc engine with CD sound...

I'm currently working on a nice windows phone 7 theme wich looks great !

To come back to the subject, the price for the JXD is quite good, i tried to use some coupons and i found that you can save 2,90€ by using TOPSAVE.

It's 52,08 € for the JXD wich is quite good i think if you don't mind waiting for really long time.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 23, 2012, 06:19:33 pm
Hi guys :)!

Im new on the forums and was wondering if i can get the old menu from the stock rom after i updated with SNESFANS rom.

The scrollmenu so i can use the top buttons to scroll in the menus!

Btw, im testing with Super Mario 64 and the sound is lagging but not the picture?

Hmm cant mount my device after the rom change either.

// Alexander Hjelm
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 23, 2012, 07:18:46 pm
LOL @Qbertaddict - I just clicked  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 23, 2012, 08:40:08 pm
Btw, im testing with Super Mario 64 and the sound is lagging but not the picture?


If it's N64oid then turn frameskip down to 0. For some reason on N64oid and FPse the frameskip seems broken, for me it causes more slowdown and flaky sound even set to 1. Much smoother with it off, on the 800mhz rom Mario64 and Zelda OOT work very well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 23, 2012, 09:19:53 pm
Btw, im testing with Super Mario 64 and the sound is lagging but not the picture?


If it's N64oid then turn frameskip down to 0. For some reason on N64oid and FPse the frameskip seems broken, for me it causes more slowdown and flaky sound even set to 1. Much smoother with it off, on the 800mhz rom Mario64 and Zelda OOT work very well.

I have tryed 0 and 1 the sounds is skipping on both.

Im running NESFANS rom and i think  thats 800mhz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 23, 2012, 09:22:16 pm
Hi guys :)!

Im new on the forums and was wondering if i can get the old menu from the stock rom after i updated with SNESFANS rom.

The scrollmenu so i can use the top buttons to scroll in the menus!


Download and install gamehub https://rapidshare.com/files/4088864159/GameHub.apk , go to "settings > applications > manage applications", "clear defaults".
PERHAPS it will works.

You can use home switcher to switch between launchers:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/home-switcher/ymst.android.homeswitcher
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 23, 2012, 09:25:42 pm
Hi guys :)!

Im new on the forums and was wondering if i can get the old menu from the stock rom after i updated with SNESFANS rom.

The scrollmenu so i can use the top buttons to scroll in the menus!


Download and install gamehub https://rapidshare.com/files/4088864159/GameHub.apk , go to "settings > applications > manage applications", "clear defaults".
PERHAPS it will works.

You can use home switcher to switch between launchers:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/home-switcher/ymst.android.homeswitcher

Is that free? i dont want to use pirated materials/software.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on April 23, 2012, 09:43:34 pm
Hi guys :)!

Im new on the forums and was wondering if i can get the old menu from the stock rom after i updated with SNESFANS rom.

The scrollmenu so i can use the top buttons to scroll in the menus!


Download and install gamehub https://rapidshare.com/files/4088864159/GameHub.apk , go to "settings > applications > manage applications", "clear defaults".
PERHAPS it will works.

You can use home switcher to switch between launchers:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/home-switcher/ymst.android.homeswitcher

Is that free? i dont want to use pirated materials/software.

Gamehub is the stock menu(launcher) from s601. You can remove it from any JXD firmware, in the "update.zip", gamehub is located in "system > app".

And Home Switcher is free.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 23, 2012, 11:54:56 pm
That is a shame that you are having such trouble from Willgoo, we work with them at Gaming on Batteries and haven't heard of anyone having any problems with them.  I do hope that you are able to get your problem fixed with them in a quick manner.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 24, 2012, 05:08:28 am
People of dinodirect contact me by email they want me to advertise in exchange for coupons :P, of course I said no, but the interesting part of the story is who can to contact JXD or Yinlips to tell our ideas if anyone wants to try I can pass the mail by private message
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Combone on April 24, 2012, 05:38:30 am
NEWS

GameKeyBoard Ver. 2.0.0 Released  :)

- [Experimental] emulate touchscreen action (Settings->Touchscreen Mode). Need root, see homepage for details.
- [New] customize gamepad layout by dragging virtual button (Settings->Layout Edit->Layout Edit Mode)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1jikh4N_po

.......

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 24, 2012, 08:29:34 am
Been using the beta version I was sent great news  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 24, 2012, 09:12:40 am
Quote
That is a shame that you are having such trouble from Willgoo, we work with them at Gaming on Batteries and haven't heard of anyone having any problems with them.  I do hope that you are able to get your problem fixed with them in a quick manner.

There was a lot of confusion in between email(language barrier I think) but we were able to come to an agreement.  I still had to pay return shipping but they are sending out the replacement DHL instead of standard shipping like they wanted to before. Im out $27 but at least I wont have to wait 20 to 30 days to get the replacement. I hope this one is packaged well and works  :)

I have removed the don't buy from willgoo post from the boards but will put it back up if this transaction goes south.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 24, 2012, 09:20:48 am
There was a lot of confusion in between email(language barrier I think) but we were able to come to an agreement.  I still had to pay return shipping but they are sending out the replacement DHL instead of standard shipping like they wanted to before. Im out $27 but at least I wont have to wait 20 to 30 days to get the replacement. I hope this one is packaged well and works  :)

I have removed the don't buy from willgoo post from the boards but will put it back up if this transaction goes south.

Still not acceptable really. They've sold you faulty goods and it's cost you $27?

If it were me I would persist until they accept full responsibility and cover all costs. You paid a set amount for a working console and you should get it without having to pay more.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 24, 2012, 11:51:00 am
Would you give up the corner of you JXD screen - maybe use one for that analog feel N64oid maybe  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqSfvZj7s7c

ruffnutts :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 24, 2012, 12:42:27 pm
There was a lot of confusion in between email(language barrier I think) but we were able to come to an agreement.  I still had to pay return shipping but they are sending out the replacement DHL instead of standard shipping like they wanted to before. Im out $27 but at least I wont have to wait 20 to 30 days to get the replacement. I hope this one is packaged well and works  :)

I have removed the don't buy from willgoo post from the boards but will put it back up if this transaction goes south.

Still not acceptable really. They've sold you faulty goods and it's cost you $27?

If it were me I would persist until they accept full responsibility and cover all costs. You paid a set amount for a working console and you should get it without having to pay more.

I agree with you on that part but I am just going to have to take the loss. I have done everything I could just to get them to ship my replacement via DHL. If I start a war on the boards this thread will become even more of a  disaster than it already is. I am going to bite my tongue and not buy from there again
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 24, 2012, 12:56:13 pm
There was a lot of confusion in between email(language barrier I think) but we were able to come to an agreement.  I still had to pay return shipping but they are sending out the replacement DHL instead of standard shipping like they wanted to before. Im out $27 but at least I wont have to wait 20 to 30 days to get the replacement. I hope this one is packaged well and works  :)

I have removed the don't buy from willgoo post from the boards but will put it back up if this transaction goes south.

Still not acceptable really. They've sold you faulty goods and it's cost you $27?

If it were me I would persist until they accept full responsibility and cover all costs. You paid a set amount for a working console and you should get it without having to pay more.

I agree with you on that part but I am just going to have to take the loss. I have done everything I could just to get them to ship my replacement via DHL. If I start a war on the boards this thread will become even more of a  disaster than it already is. I am going to bite my tongue and not buy from there again


I used DHL and when the package arrived it was like somone had punched it so many times :D but my JXD S601 was fine, only the box was totaly desotryed.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 24, 2012, 01:03:01 pm
Quote
I used DHL and when the package arrived it was like somone had punched it so many times :D but my JXD S601 was fine, only the box was totaly desotryed.

Mine too. I was surprised it even turned on. Another issue was they sent me a euro power adapter
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 24, 2012, 01:53:25 pm
Quote
I used DHL and when the package arrived it was like somone had punched it so many times :D but my JXD S601 was fine, only the box was totaly desotryed.

Mine too. I was surprised it even turned on. Another issue was they sent me a euro power adapter

I live in Sweden so it was nice for me :D (the adapter).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 24, 2012, 03:54:57 pm
I agree with you on that part but I am just going to have to take the loss. I have done everything I could just to get them to ship my replacement via DHL. If I start a war on the boards this thread will become even more of a  disaster than it already is. I am going to bite my tongue and not buy from there again

Fair enough, perhaps it would be an idea if there was a section of the site designated to company/courier reputations?

Seeing as pretty much all of these consoles have to be bought from overseas traders or resellers it would make sense to give them ratings and reviews to make people aware of any problems that might arise.
Might also persuade some of them to provide more support when things go wrong.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 24, 2012, 04:00:38 pm
I getting pissed off with Isharegifts now - they have tried to post my JXD to them for repair/replacement and failed twice... they better pull there socks up.. otherwise the package will end up coming back to me gggrrrr
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 24, 2012, 06:34:01 pm
im trying to get my sdcard and internal memory mounted on my PC with Windows 7, it worked fine before i tryed SNESFANS rom, same thing with my LG Optimus x2 phone but i installed the SDK usb drivers for that and got it working.

Anyone with the same problem?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 24, 2012, 09:02:49 pm
What about these I know we have buttons already but N64oid we can use the on screen anolog then map the D-pad to do other stuff what you think. maybe use 2 single buttons for L2/R2 for psx emulation  ;)

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350548599163
And
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thumbies-Game-Button-Control-Touch-Screen-Controllers-Joystick-for-iPhone-iPod-/350548599502?pt=UK_iPad_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item519e5322ce

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUtj10zAmjs

ruffnutts
Title: Buttons problem
Post by: Megacubo on April 24, 2012, 10:37:22 pm
Anyone know if you can solve this problem

L, X, Right makes the game enter in pause (pass in ALL emulators)
L, R (shoulder buttons) press ciccle just throwing your power alone in crash team racing

It ruins the gaming experience much in games like Mario Kart or Crash Team Racing, any solution?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 25, 2012, 12:19:17 am
I'm not sure from your description what your problem is but if it's the start and select button that get triggered by pressing the combination of directionals with shoulders and face buttons then the way around is to remap the volume buttons to work as start and select as they don't get that issue.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 25, 2012, 12:45:14 am
Quote
That is a shame that you are having such trouble from Willgoo, we work with them at Gaming on Batteries and haven't heard of anyone having any problems with them.  I do hope that you are able to get your problem fixed with them in a quick manner.

There was a lot of confusion in between email(language barrier I think) but we were able to come to an agreement.  I still had to pay return shipping but they are sending out the replacement DHL instead of standard shipping like they wanted to before. Im out $27 but at least I wont have to wait 20 to 30 days to get the replacement. I hope this one is packaged well and works  :)

I have removed the don't buy from willgoo post from the boards but will put it back up if this transaction goes south.

Sorry to hear that you are being stuck for shipping at all, that certainly is not fair.  I will be mentioning this to Willgoo the next time I talk with them.  The unit is messed up and certainly not your fault, they should handle getting the broken unit back to them and a new one out to you (that is just good business practice).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 25, 2012, 07:49:01 am

I'm having some problems running Gameboid with SnesFAN rom, no matter the game I try, it always return me back to the select rom. I'm sure I have a correct bios and emu because I used it with the 600 Mhz firm and worked perfectly.

Anyone has this problem and knows how to solve it?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 25, 2012, 08:54:53 am

I'm having some problems running Gameboid with SnesFAN rom, no matter the game I try, it always return me back to the select rom. I'm sure I have a correct bios and emu because I used it with the 600 Mhz firm and worked perfectly.

Anyone has this problem and knows how to solve it?

I also have SNESFANs rom and Gameboid works fine.

I have this issue with N64oid. This happens when you don't have sdcard inserted. N64oid tries to read some configuration files from the sdcard and since there is no card, it returns back to the rom selection screen. If you insert the sdcard everything works ok.

Maybe that is the case and for Gameboid.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 25, 2012, 09:38:26 am

I'm having some problems running Gameboid with SnesFAN rom, no matter the game I try, it always return me back to the select rom. I'm sure I have a correct bios and emu because I used it with the 600 Mhz firm and worked perfectly.

Anyone has this problem and knows how to solve it?

I've had this problem a few times with Yonghz's emulators on the s601, usually reinstalling the emulator fixes it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 25, 2012, 10:49:42 am

Yeah, I tried that doesn't work with Gameboid. All the other yongz emulators work fine but I  have problems with this using the SnesFan Rom (even with original 800 mhz firm), but I don't know if it's a problem of my console or it's a general failure. With the 600 mhz firm and Oc kernels GameBoid worked fine.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 25, 2012, 03:53:03 pm
I made a video when i played Super Mario 64, the only thing i did was to use SNESFANs updater.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP_NEAvMd1c

I just bought FPse but my Crash Team Racing wont show and the fps says 001?
How can i fix this?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 25, 2012, 04:23:36 pm
wrong
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: leathco on April 25, 2012, 05:18:26 pm
Big props to SNESFAN for the rom customization.  Just what was needed with this thing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 25, 2012, 05:21:46 pm
Hmm i bought the new FPse from the market and when im trying to load the iso i get "sony bla blab bla" then sound but no game picture?

I have it on 800mhz so it should work.

Game: Crash Team Racing

(http://i.imgur.com/atQh9.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on April 25, 2012, 05:59:18 pm
I'm not sure from your description what your problem is but if it's the start and select button that get triggered by pressing the combination of directionals with shoulders and face buttons then the way around is to remap the volume buttons to work as start and select as they don't get that issue.

Sorry English is not my native language.

The problem happens when you press the L, X, Right at the same time, puts pause in all emulators (you can try and see what I'm talking about)

L and R (shoulder buttons) at the same time, press circle

It's the same problem I suffered the Yinlips, that problem did not allow use in combination R, X, but the community sorted out.

Can someone fix this error in the JXD S601?

I have a bad feeling about this, when asked about the processor did not hesitate to acknowledge that came with underclock, but now that we asked for the buttons (skelton and I've sent email) say nothing, probably because if it is a hardware problem.

What comes to mind is that we can fill them email to see if they case, the address to write is this [email protected]
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 25, 2012, 06:02:08 pm

I've solved my problem with Gameboid, it was the roms that were corrupted (bad data in the SD). It is working fine.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: qbertaddict on April 25, 2012, 06:35:12 pm
Quote
Sorry to hear that you are being stuck for shipping at all, that certainly is not fair.  I will be mentioning this to Willgoo the next time I talk with them.  The unit is messed up and certainly not your fault, they should handle getting the broken unit back to them and a new one out to you (that is just good business practice).

It is funny they think I am OK with paying the $27 and want me to do a review promoting them. Then they asked me if I was an admin on here. I told them just a moderator and they never got back to me. I know that I am not going to deal with them ever again. They even stole my root and faq's for their advertisement on their site. Funny thing is they put the instructions for the no upgrade yinlips on the the upgraded version of the yinlips they have for sale. The two have two totally different methods of rooting and updating. 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 25, 2012, 06:51:10 pm
@alexhjelm nice video dude - where in Sweden you from - my misses is from Kalmar go there every summer  ;)

ruffnutts
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 25, 2012, 07:03:03 pm
@alexhjelm nice video dude - where in Sweden you from - my misses is from Kalmar go there every summer  ;)

ruffnutts

Im from Örebro aka Orebro :D!

Thanks, i want to do a PSX video too but i cant get my Crash Team Racing to work.

Going to try some more tomorrow.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 25, 2012, 07:56:36 pm
@alexhjelm nice video dude - where in Sweden you from - my misses is from Kalmar go there every summer  ;)

ruffnutts

Im from Örebro aka Orebro :D!

Thanks, i want to do a PSX video too but i cant get my Crash Team Racing to work.


Going to try some more tomorrow.

Cool - I can't do any videos as my JXD is in china somewhere lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 25, 2012, 09:28:46 pm
I'm away on a holiday and I'm visiting my parents. In the meantime the right shoulder button on the jxd broke. I bought it from amazon so I could just send it back, dead easy and hassle free since amazon sends out a courier to pick it up, but I thought better of it and removed the warranty seal instead. This is the the insides of my console.

(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/inside.JPG)

The battery (2300mah 3.7V) is glued slightly askew on the back and there's some thick transparent film (I'm guessing meant as isolation (?) but being slapped on haphazardly as it is it's not really doing anything to help but the battery has it's own case so I don't see the point.) underneath it sticking out and one of the screws was actually poking through it making it hard to take it out.

This is the analog stick - which as you can see is actually analog :) so there's hope that the software could maybe read it unless the signal is physically processed somewhere along the way and converted to directions but that would be crazy and is unlikely.

(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/analog.JPG)

Unrelated but odd: on the back there's the wireless chipset and on top of it there's the camera. It's at an angle because it's on top of the chip. To be honest though - who cares about the camera.

(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/wifi.JPG)(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/camera.JPG)

Let's get back to the real issue: broken right shoulder button. The thing that breaks is the bolt that hinges the transparent plastic button which in turn lets you depress the button too deeply and rip the switch inside the device clean off the board. Needs harder plastic or thicker bolts. Here's the broken off switch next to the holes it's supposed to be slotted into.

(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/broken.JPG)

Put the switch back into the holes and put some solder on to connect it firmly. Then lump epoxy on the back so it will never come off again - unless you snap the board. Make sure you don't have a cold solder before doing this because it's not coming off.

(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/fixed.JPG)

Pity both of them didn't break because the fixed one is now really easy to press. Maybe it's because now hinging has less friction?


And now full disclosure: I'm not hardware guy, I'm a programmer. All this was done by my dad, clearly the best dad in the world:

(http://teatimecoder.com/jxd/dad.JPG)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 25, 2012, 10:19:28 pm
wow Paul sorry to here that my left shoulder button broke but I sent it back... just waiting for it to be returned lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 25, 2012, 11:34:21 pm
...and i replaced my shoulder buttons so they are better to press without them being broken lol

(also i should finally install the new dpad lol)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on April 25, 2012, 11:47:40 pm
What did you replace your shoulder buttons with?
Title: Skelrom v1 for jxd s601
Post by: skelton on April 26, 2012, 07:39:17 am
Hi, I've made a Custom ROM for JXD s601, it is based on the last 800 mhz firm by JXD but it is modified. Some of the main features are:


Main features:
-   1 ghz CPU speed.
-   Rooted.
-   MARKET installed.
-   Gamehub launcher deleted and changed for Go Launcher EX
-   Build.prop modified (XperiaPlay)
-   Keylayout modified (button layout XperiaPlay style)
-   Duplicated libraries deleted.
-   Emus y apps installed in data/apps (can be upgraded or uninstalled)
-   Emus included and installed: Nesoid, Gensoid, Gearoid, Snes 9x EX , Snesoid, Tiger Arcade, GBCoid, Ataroid
-   Apps Included and installed: Chainfire 3d, Battery Indicator, Es Explorador de Archivos, Rom ToolBox, Youtube.
-   Changed the bootanimation for a different one (Zelda triforce).
-   Some build.prop tweaks to improve performance and make better ram consumption.
-   Spanish language by default (you can change that easily)


I’ve included a folder called Extras that includes the following:
-   build.prop “original” and original keylayouts (copy them in system/usr/keylayout to use it)
-   Kernels at different speeds (If you don’t like that the machine run at 1 ghz (installation instruction of kernel updates included).
-   TVOUT app for NTSC that have problems with the default one.
-   SetCPU profile. Copy to the root of your SD if you use this application (not included in the ROM)

More info and download (I recommend reading the readme inside the rar)

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,59.0.html

Bye!!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 26, 2012, 08:51:31 am
...and i replaced my shoulder buttons so they are better to press without them being broken lol

(also i should finally install the new dpad lol)

Pics would be great bamboori PLEASE!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 26, 2012, 08:54:29 am
Looks like my JXD is missing in action in china - should have tried to fix it myself O`well not buying another,
Hopefully my Yinlips G16 will be here soon... if there's no probs....

Isharegifts need to step up and help me fine the package  :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 26, 2012, 11:02:17 am
source is available  !!!!!!!  quick, someone mirror lol

http://openlinux.amlogic.com/download/linux/ARM/kernel/

downloading also its the m3 dated 4-23
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 26, 2012, 11:42:22 am
source is available  !!!!!!!  quick, someone mirror lol

http://openlinux.amlogic.com/download/linux/ARM/kernel/

downloading also its the m3 dated 4-23

Im on it!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 26, 2012, 11:47:05 am

I'll post some mirrors when I download it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 26, 2012, 11:49:00 am
(http://i.imgur.com/qebjg.png)

This could take some time... the slowest webserver in the world, but i will share it with my 1000/1000 connection when i got it all!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 26, 2012, 02:00:14 pm
source is available  !!!!!!!  quick, someone mirror lol

http://openlinux.amlogic.com/download/linux/ARM/kernel/

downloading also its the m3 dated 4-23

:D yeah, terrible webserver

does anyone know if this is a linux kernel or an android kernel?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on April 26, 2012, 02:26:34 pm
Now mirrored on my 100mbit server here (http://uent.us/arm-src-kernel-m3-2012-04-23-15.19-git-ec9b327098.tar.bz2).

source is available  !!!!!!!  quick, someone mirror lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 26, 2012, 02:36:29 pm
gonna repair a broken solder point, after that thou shall view the photos :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 26, 2012, 02:41:36 pm
Now mirrored on my 100mbit server here (http://uent.us/arm-src-kernel-m3-2012-04-23-15.19-git-ec9b327098.tar.bz2).

source is available  !!!!!!!  quick, someone mirror lol

that was fast! thanks :D

edit: it is a linux kernel
edit2: it has the android code in it :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 26, 2012, 03:59:21 pm

It seems the links to download my rom have been deleted. I'll put some mirrors later.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 26, 2012, 05:17:12 pm
Now mirrored on my 100mbit server here (http://uent.us/arm-src-kernel-m3-2012-04-23-15.19-git-ec9b327098.tar.bz2).

that was fast! thanks :D

edit: it is a linux kernel
edit2: it has the android code in it :D

sweet, I useally check every couple days "just in case" this morning before work I was greeted by that little gem. Almost called in sick just to stay home and play....

I'm at work, but can't wait to get home and dig around in it.

EDIT: couldn't wait... snook a peek

/arch/arm/mach-meson3/board-m3-reff02

:)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 26, 2012, 05:33:23 pm
Excellent news  ;D

You know what i'm interest in...  ;)  Anyone tried to compile it yet?

I start to build a linux virtual machine just for this... 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: alexhjelm on April 26, 2012, 05:46:05 pm
Now mirrored on my 100mbit server here (http://uent.us/arm-src-kernel-m3-2012-04-23-15.19-git-ec9b327098.tar.bz2).

that was fast! thanks :D

edit: it is a linux kernel
edit2: it has the android code in it :D

sweet, I useally check every couple days "just in case" this morning before work I was greeted by that little gem. Almost called in sick just to stay home and play....

I'm at work, but can't wait to get home and dig around in it.

EDIT: couldn't wait... snook a peek

/arch/arm/mach-meson3/board-m3-reff02

:)

Here you have them all SNESFAN :)
http://www.alexanderhjelm.se/armkernel/

1000/1000Mbps webserver, if you want some more files hosted you can tell me.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 26, 2012, 06:03:04 pm
Here you have them all SNESFAN :)
http://www.alexanderhjelm.se/armkernel/

1000/1000Mbps webserver, if you want some more files hosted you can tell me.
most of those versions are out of date or have other boards in them, but might be good for historical reference, don't think they will be of much use to us, we'll see...

I'll make a updated guide and what files and stuff you will need to build, you'll need their rootfs, uboot and some other stuff along with the android source code for 2.3.4... but I'll capture all that information in a walkthrough

take ya from downloading the specific version of ubuntu, how to install, how to download and install dependencies, how to use repo and how to configure and make android and the kernel and how to flash it to the device... It'll be nice, and noobie friendly I promise ;)

Also want to upload a sourceforge or gitorious project site so we can keep all of our modifications public and in one spot.

what we need is someone with some really low level developer experience that can can write us a fastboot (engineering spl)  instead of uboot so we can test kernels on the fly over usb... oh one can dream
Title: Re: Skelrom v1 for jxd s601
Post by: skelton on April 26, 2012, 06:28:49 pm


I quote myself, because the links are ok now.

Version Pro: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/SkelRom%20v1%20Pro.rar

Version Lite: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/SkelRom%20v1%20LITE.rar

Hi, I've made a Custom ROM for JXD s601, it is based on the last 800 mhz firm by JXD but it is modified. Some of the main features are:


Main features:
-   1 ghz CPU speed.
-   Rooted.
-   MARKET installed.
-   Gamehub launcher deleted and changed for Go Launcher EX
-   Build.prop modified (XperiaPlay)
-   Keylayout modified (button layout XperiaPlay style)
-   Duplicated libraries deleted.
-   Emus y apps installed in data/apps (can be upgraded or uninstalled)
-   Emus included and installed: Nesoid, Gensoid, Gearoid, Snes 9x EX , Snesoid, Tiger Arcade, GBCoid, Ataroid
-   Apps Included and installed: Chainfire 3d, Battery Indicator, Es Explorador de Archivos, Rom ToolBox, Youtube.
-   Changed the bootanimation for a different one (Zelda triforce).
-   Some build.prop tweaks to improve performance and make better ram consumption.
-   Spanish language by default (you can change that easily)


I’ve included a folder called Extras that includes the following:
-   build.prop “original” and original keylayouts (copy them in system/usr/keylayout to use it)
-   Kernels at different speeds (If you don’t like that the machine run at 1 ghz (installation instruction of kernel updates included).
-   TVOUT app for NTSC that have problems with the default one.
-   SetCPU profile. Copy to the root of your SD if you use this application (not included in the ROM)

More info and download (I recommend reading the readme inside the rar)

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,59.0.html

Bye!!!

Let me know if they work (if someone wants to install it)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: vhorthor on April 26, 2012, 07:29:57 pm
So i got mine yesterday, tried installing SNSFAN's rom and the hardware keys were not working with anything so I tried the easy-tools path and no hardware keys either, now im back with the 800mhz "default" upgrade and the hardware keys still arent working.

Is there something I must do to enable those hardware keys? (they were working when i first got the device)

Edit: ohhh, thanks a lot skelton.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 26, 2012, 07:32:20 pm

Put the slider which is next to the power button to the left. Maybe you have it to the right? This slider enables/disables the hardware keys.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 26, 2012, 08:13:16 pm
I reckon that button lock slider is little prank from JXD. It's got all of us at some point!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 26, 2012, 08:18:05 pm
I reckon that button lock slider is little prank from JXD. It's got all of us at some point!

Yeah everyone has fell for that PMSL
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on April 26, 2012, 11:16:50 pm
well not me... i broke mine off by accident lol
anybody can try this game?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftD3HM&feature=search_result
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 26, 2012, 11:36:24 pm
well not me... i broke mine off by accident lol
anybody can try this game?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftD3HM&feature=search_result

On my original firmware S601 it will download the data.pak or whatever and on the same S601 with the 800 mhz official firmware, it won't even boot to download the data.pak, hope that helps.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zepxxx on April 27, 2012, 12:01:39 am
 :)
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on April 27, 2012, 02:05:46 am
Gamekeyboard 2.0.0
<APK Link>
Support this great developer! Its only $2.50usd on the market
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on April 27, 2012, 08:39:36 am
Gamekeyboard 2.0.0
<APK Link>
Support this great developer! Its only $2.50usd on the market

I agree... that woud be great to avoid that kind of link..
and to link the Market instead :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard&hl=en

Same thing for root explorer :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 27, 2012, 08:40:31 am
well not me... i broke mine off by accident lol
anybody can try this game?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gameloft.android.ANMP.GloftD3HM&feature=search_result

I only have part one and that worked from what I can remember - this would rock with GameKeyboard  ;)
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 27, 2012, 11:46:33 am
Quote
I agree... that woud be great to avoid that kind of link..
and to link the Market instead :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard&hl=en

Same thing for root explorer :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer&hl=en

Xavier

I sometimes forget which tools are free and which ones aren't... guess some changes are in order, so used to seeing it floating around I figured it was free =P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 27, 2012, 12:21:50 pm

SNESFAN, yes they are paid apps, you can see that in my rom I decided not to include them for that reason.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 27, 2012, 12:37:51 pm
Has anyone tried Star Wars I : Phantom Menace psx?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 27, 2012, 12:43:47 pm

SNESFAN, yes they are paid apps, you can see that in my rom I decided not to include them for that reason.

I'll be quick to fix that then, thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on April 27, 2012, 01:07:08 pm

SNESFAN, yes they are paid apps, you can see that in my rom I decided not to include them for that reason.

I'll be quick to fix that then, thanks for the heads up

That's nice of you guys    :)

GameKeyboard, Root Explorer and Titanium Backup Pro are very nice piece of software... nobody will regret paying for  ;)

The profile feature of Titanium allow the S601 to be shared between diferent people... each of them have its own data for the android games.


Xavier

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 27, 2012, 02:41:23 pm
Has anyone tried Star Wars I : Phantom Menace psx?

I think I have that at home, can rip it and test tommorrow probably, maybe tonight.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 27, 2012, 03:31:01 pm
Has anyone tried Star Wars I : Phantom Menace psx?

I think I have that at home, can rip it and test tommorrow probably, maybe tonight.

Cool as it don't run on the Caanoo  :( I would test myself but got nothing to test on @ the mo lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on April 27, 2012, 05:13:51 pm
Has anyone tried Star Wars I : Phantom Menace psx?

I think I have that at home, can rip it and test tommorrow probably, maybe tonight.

Cool as it don't run on the Caanoo  :( I would test myself but got nothing to test on @ the mo lol

No joy so far mate, just get black screen. Same on scph1001 and scph7502 unfortunately. Not messed with any other settings due to lack of time. That's using a straight bin/cue rip from the uk pal cd.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 27, 2012, 06:26:09 pm
Has anyone tried Star Wars I : Phantom Menace psx?

I think I have that at home, can rip it and test tommorrow probably, maybe tonight.

Cool as it don't run on the Caanoo  :( I would test myself but got nothing to test on @ the mo lol

No joy so far mate, just get black screen. Same on scph1001 and scph7502 unfortunately. Not messed with any other settings due to lack of time. That's using a straight bin/cue rip from the uk pal cd.

O'well thanks for trying - maybe Jedi Power Battles  might work  ;) dead slow on the caanoo though
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 28, 2012, 05:08:05 pm
What a cool game love scalectrix type (slot car)  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuE4YBF1rkk

 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 29, 2012, 04:01:40 am
Still not having any luck with getting the TV-Out to work on my S601 (I am using NTSC).  Any way select the format?  The screen on TV is black and white and flipping (scrolling up fast and all wavy like old school cable scramblers did for the pay per view channels back in the day).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on April 29, 2012, 07:06:55 am
Quick and obvious post for all: Dark Meadow doesn't work. Crashes after the Unreal logo.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 29, 2012, 09:17:42 am
Still not having any luck with getting the TV-Out to work on my S601 (I am using NTSC).  Any way select the format?  The screen on TV is black and white and flipping (scrolling up fast and all wavy like old school cable scramblers did for the pay per view channels back in the day).

Triverse try this apk that I included in my rom as an extra. Just substitute for the one you have and reboot.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/TVOUT.rar
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 29, 2012, 04:54:00 pm
I am using your custom ROM, Skelton, how do I switch out that APK for the installed one?  I can't uninstall the version installed.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 29, 2012, 05:56:44 pm
TriVerse, probably you will need an application like titanium Backup to uninstall it because it is a system application.

Another option is run Root Explorer for example and sustitute the two files of the apk for the same ones in System/app  and reboot.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 29, 2012, 07:46:10 pm
Does anyone tried to compile the code yet?

Can i use one of the existing configurations or should i make my own?    ::)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 29, 2012, 09:11:26 pm
Got TV-Out working, thanks Skelton.  I have another problem, it is black and white. lol  Any idea why?  Also, if I insert the plug all the way in, I get the scrambled screen- it has to be about 2/3 inserted and then the pic works just fine (though black and white).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 29, 2012, 09:18:11 pm

TriVerse, I really don't know about the black and white problem, since my tv is pal. Maybe is a problem of the cable?? I know that there are some cables that don't use a rgb signal and image it's black and white, but i don't know is it's a problem of the cable... Have you got another cable or tv to test it?
It's the only thing that comes to my mind.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 29, 2012, 11:45:17 pm
I'm working on compiling with the current configuration but so success, family obligations this weekend so not a lot of progress.

But ya still working on it. So i think its going to be more than just a simple import config and make.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on April 30, 2012, 12:53:05 am
I have a couple of cables here that I am going to try but only the one TV.  I have the RCA type cables, they are the only ones I could find online.  Still pretty cool just seeing it work, gives me hope to keep trying (was at my wits end when I discovered the partially inserted trick).

Thanks for the help man, and to everyone that has helped hack the S601 in this thread.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on April 30, 2012, 08:54:07 am
I'm working on compiling with the current configuration but so success, family obligations this weekend so not a lot of progress.
But ya still working on it. So i think its going to be more than just a simple import config and make.

Cannot wait to see what you'll be able to do from the source...
Don't hesitate to give details  ;)

Xavier
Title: Re: Skelrom v1 for jxd s601
Post by: obocaman on April 30, 2012, 01:14:59 pm


I quote myself, because the links are ok now.

Version Pro: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/SkelRom%20v1%20Pro.rar

Version Lite: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/SkelRom%20v1%20LITE.rar

Hi, I've made a Custom ROM for JXD s601, it is based on the last 800 mhz firm by JXD but it is modified. Some of the main features are:


Main features:
-   1 ghz CPU speed.
-   Rooted.
-   MARKET installed.
-   Gamehub launcher deleted and changed for Go Launcher EX
-   Build.prop modified (XperiaPlay)
-   Keylayout modified (button layout XperiaPlay style)
-   Duplicated libraries deleted.
-   Emus y apps installed in data/apps (can be upgraded or uninstalled)
-   Emus included and installed: Nesoid, Gensoid, Gearoid, Snes 9x EX , Snesoid, Tiger Arcade, GBCoid, Ataroid
-   Apps Included and installed: Chainfire 3d, Battery Indicator, Es Explorador de Archivos, Rom ToolBox, Youtube.
-   Changed the bootanimation for a different one (Zelda triforce).
-   Some build.prop tweaks to improve performance and make better ram consumption.
-   Spanish language by default (you can change that easily)


I’ve included a folder called Extras that includes the following:
-   build.prop “original” and original keylayouts (copy them in system/usr/keylayout to use it)
-   Kernels at different speeds (If you don’t like that the machine run at 1 ghz (installation instruction of kernel updates included).
-   TVOUT app for NTSC that have problems with the default one.
-   SetCPU profile. Copy to the root of your SD if you use this application (not included in the ROM)

More info and download (I recommend reading the readme inside the rar)

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,59.0.html

Bye!!!

Let me know if they work (if someone wants to install it)

Works like a champ !!!  I love Go Launcher too.. much better than ADW.

A question for you. I'm triying to sign my update.zip (tried too with your update.zip, unzipped on a temporary folder and zipped again, no changes on filelist) but with no success. What tool have you used to zip your update file?
I try zipsginer 2 on the device.. and signpak.jar on macos with no luck.

Every time I try to update the device from the boot loader, starts cheking the update.zip but the installation stop with E:bootloader bad arguments.
In the root folder of the SDCARD still having all the files needed to update, the zip file and factory_update_param.aml, u-boot-aml-ucl, uImage and uImage_recovery

What I'm doing wrong?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 30, 2012, 01:44:22 pm

obocaman, to sign it it is just using sign apk, I don't know about using it in mac os x since I use Windows 7, maybe you can try with another version of java? Java is quite problematic, and I don't know which version you need in mac os x.
About the bootloader bad arguments, this happens if you don't have the factory.aml file or if this file is looking for a file with a specific name. (usually update.zip, unless you edit it).

Anyway if you want to create a custom rom, I don't recommend make changes and just resign it, because if you don't change your updater-script, probably installation will fail. To create a custom the best thing to do in my opinion is taking the 800 mhz firm base (which is clean) and make the changes from there.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 02:06:30 pm
Do you think ICS is possible on the JXD?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 30, 2012, 02:28:36 pm
Do you think ICS is possible on the JXD?

Making a full firm from 0 and taking sources it should be. But I think it's difficult to do that, and I don't hope that JXD releases a ICS firmware for s601.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 04:10:39 pm
Do you think ICS is possible on the JXD?

Making a full firm from 0 and taking sources it should be. But I think it's difficult to do that, and I don't hope that JXD releases a ICS firmware for s601.

Could you not hack a ready made rom from another device like a tablet or phone?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 30, 2012, 04:40:13 pm

I don't think it's so easy, because probably drivers are differente (wifi, sound, screen..) so I think that we had to compile drivers to do it... but I am not an expert in this matter.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 05:11:45 pm
How about this - anyone want to give it a go CM7 or CM9 worth a shot?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1598713

ruffnutts 8)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 30, 2012, 05:18:01 pm
I'm working on compiling with the current configuration but so success, family obligations this weekend so not a lot of progress.

But ya still working on it. So i think its going to be more than just a simple import config and make.

Good to know that you are working on it  :)

What configuration you are using?

I manage to run make using the meson_reff20_defconfig as configuration. Make runs with some warnings (i expected a lot more). I choose this configuration randomly (only check that is m3) so i don't think that this is the right one...

Next step is to modify the configuration in order to compile cifs module as well...  ::)

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: hastiau on April 30, 2012, 05:58:47 pm
I can't get NFS hot pursuit (android version) to work. Anyone succed ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 30, 2012, 07:34:05 pm
did JXD say they'd give us code earlier?
guess they didn't. Their kernel code would be helpful
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 30, 2012, 07:40:38 pm
Good to know that you are working on it  :)

What configuration you are using?

I manage to run make using the meson_reff20_defconfig as configuration. Make runs with some warnings (i expected a lot more). I choose this configuration randomly (only check that is m3) so i don't think that this is the right one...

Next step is to modify the configuration in order to compile cifs module as well...  ::)

I'm using the .config pulled from /proc/config.gz from the device it's self. it fails to make correctly, not sure if I have to run it with amlogic's toolchain or the one from the android ndk... that's where I stopped before real life responsibilities caught up with me.

Some weird things, as seen in my logs, is it's using a reff11, although the board is susposed to be a reff02 didn't actually dig around in it to see if that is correct from the .config file or just something that isn't set correctly. I also had to edit out the INITRAMFS settings because they were mapping to invalid directory to get more than a couple lines in.

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,25.msg184.html#msg184

the config is the config.txt a couple posts up
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on April 30, 2012, 08:37:55 pm
Cool  :) Thanks SNESFAN

Didn't know that you can find .config file on the device. I used amlogic's toolchain to compile the one above. I have also edit INITRAMFS to point to a valid directory. I can't check the config from the device right now, but tomorrow i will try to compile the code using it  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on April 30, 2012, 08:40:39 pm
Hey guys, my jxd s601 crashes too often when playing roms or even android games
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on April 30, 2012, 08:43:50 pm
Hey guys, my jxd s601 crashes too often when playing roms or even android games

What kind of crushes? what firm are you using? Are you using an Oc kernel?

sometimes a factory reset help...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 08:50:39 pm
SNESFAN do you think you could get CyangenMod rom working on the JXD?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 30, 2012, 09:08:29 pm
SNESFAN do you think you could get CyangenMod rom working on the JXD?
that's the ultimate goal, that and a custom recovery and fastboot spl.

Those are quite a ways away though, whole lot of work between now and then, hopefully we get some more skilled hands to jump on this device now that source code is available and it's actually possible to do now.

I also want to get a standard linux distro at some point.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 09:31:17 pm
Like to see gmenu2x ported to android and use that as the default launcher  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on April 30, 2012, 09:54:07 pm
Like to see gmenu2x ported to android and use that as the default launcher  ;)

I put an open request out there and got some +1's almost a year ago... but sadly no bites from a developer

there was a project on XDA for a more optimized front end launcher that used the xperia play controls but the project and it's source (not opened to public) has been abandoned. =/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 30, 2012, 10:07:25 pm
SNESFAN do you think you could get CyangenMod rom working on the JXD?
that's the ultimate goal, that and a custom recovery and fastboot spl.

Those are quite a ways away though, whole lot of work between now and then, hopefully we get some more skilled hands to jump on this device now that source code is available and it's actually possible to do now.

I also want to get a standard linux distro at some point.

I will have a go at the source, but I have exams at the moment so I really don't have the time (I know once I start doing it, I'll keep going and I'll end up with a ridiculously low degree lol). I'm not sure how much of JXD's code we will need to get it working though.

I'm also very interested in getting linux working on the device too, and I think its very accomplishable.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 10:07:29 pm
Like to see gmenu2x ported to android and use that as the default launcher  ;)

I put an open request out there and got some +1's almost a year ago... but sadly no bites from a developer

there was a project on XDA for a more optimized front end launcher that used the xperia play controls but the project and it's source (not opened to public) has been abandoned. =/

Thant's a shame  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on April 30, 2012, 10:08:53 pm
Quote
I'm also very interested in getting linux working on the device too, and I think its very accomplishable.

Maybe OpenDingux?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on April 30, 2012, 10:51:17 pm
I have tried reset the factory settings a few times & it work for a while then crashes or restarts & I'm using the 800mhz firmware from jxd
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on April 30, 2012, 11:02:18 pm
Quote
I'm also very interested in getting linux working on the device too, and I think its very accomplishable.

Maybe OpenDingux?

opendinux is for the dingoo :) we'd need to roll our own and port things over ourselves. we could use gmenu2x
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: suxiaomeng on April 30, 2012, 11:14:53 pm
http://www.jxd.cc/2012/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 01, 2012, 02:17:00 am
The S5110 looks interesting, I wonder what the price on it is?

http://gamingonbatteries.com/jxd-s5110-android-4-0-coming-soon/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bzf on May 01, 2012, 05:13:49 am
Got my s601 today. Nice so far. The only thing I cannot get to work are the headphones - playing mono (a single channel, left, nothing on right) only. Playing music is not much fun this way. Is my s601 broken or is it in general a problem to get stereo sound out of the earphone jacks. (Still on the stock firmware).


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 01, 2012, 10:01:38 am
Got my s601 today. Nice so far. The only thing I cannot get to work are the headphones - playing mono (a single channel, left, nothing on right) only. Playing music is not much fun this way. Is my s601 broken or is it in general a problem to get stereo sound out of the earphone jacks. (Still on the stock firmware).
Try different headphones.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 01, 2012, 11:38:43 am
OK. Here it is... The first module addon for jxd-s601  ;D

Using the config file from the device (Thank you SNESFAN), and after some code editing to include the slow-work in the cifs module, i finally build a working CIFS module  ;)

I manage to make it work using CifsManager. For some reason Mount manager does not work with it.

Here are the instructions:
1. Download cifs.ko from here: http://depositfiles.com/files/jwkf7zcu8
2. Create folder /system/lib/modules on your device and copy it in.
3. run the following command using either adb or terminal from the device
    insmod /system/lib/modules/cifs.ko
    To confirm that module is loaded run this command: lsmod
4. Run CifsManager and create new share
5. You can see the files in share folder under mnt/cifs/share_folder_name

PS: Tested and worked with SNESFAN's rom
PS1: Use it at your own risk

Edit: To avoid load the module manually, you can check "Load cifs module" and "load via insmod" options in CifsManager settings
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 01, 2012, 12:12:31 pm
OK. Here it is... The first module addon for jxd-s601  ;D

Using the config file from the device (Thank you SNESFAN), and after some code editing to include the slow-work in the cifs module, i finally build a working CIFS module  ;)

I manage to make it work using CifsManager. For some reason Mount manager does not work with it.

Here are the instructions:
1. Download cifs.ko from here: http://depositfiles.com/files/jwkf7zcu8
2. Create folder /system/lib/modules on your device and copy it in.
3. run the following command using either adb or terminal from the device
    insmod /system/lib/modules/cifs.ko
    To confirm that module is loaded run this command: lsmod
4. Run CifsManager and create new share
5. You can see the files in share folder under mnt/cifs/share_folder_name

PS: Tested and worked with SNESFAN's rom
PS1: Use it at your own risk

Edit: To avoid load the module manually, you can check "Load cifs module" and "load via insmod" options in CifsManager settings


fantastic work!
Did you manage to compile the kernel?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ronEDWARDS on May 01, 2012, 12:20:25 pm
I have tried reset the factory settings a few times & it work for a while then crashes or restarts & I'm using the 800mhz firmware from jxd
Hello mate just got mine yesterday and im having the same problem,  not sure if its broke or what?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on May 01, 2012, 12:36:58 pm
I have tried reset the factory settings a few times & it work for a while then crashes or restarts & I'm using the 800mhz firmware from jxd
Hello mate just got mine yesterday and im having the same problem,  not sure if its broke or what?

I'm not sure right now, I'm hoping someone can help us out with this, because if shouldn't crash this often, does anyone have a solution to this ? please guys I can't play a game knowing it could crash especially for games where you need to save your progress. I need help!!!!  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on May 01, 2012, 12:45:00 pm
That 5110 looks delicious but rather than increasing resolution I wish they'd add more hardware buttons. With such a tiny screen the resolution doesn't matter but some games could really use the extra buttons to emulate L2 R2 rather than use the screen.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 01, 2012, 12:51:23 pm
I have tried reset the factory settings a few times & it work for a while then crashes or restarts & I'm using the 800mhz firmware from jxd
Hello mate just got mine yesterday and im having the same problem,  not sure if its broke or what?

I'm not sure right now, I'm hoping someone can help us out with this, because if shouldn't crash this often, does anyone have a solution to this ? please guys I can't play a game knowing it could crash especially for games where you need to save your progress. I need help!!!!  :(

try flashing the old 600MHz firmware
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ronEDWARDS on May 01, 2012, 12:52:04 pm
I have tried reset the factory settings a few times & it work for a while then crashes or restarts & I'm using the 800mhz firmware from jxd
Hello mate just got mine yesterday and im having the same problem,  not sure if its broke or what?

I'm not sure right now, I'm hoping someone can help us out with this, because if shouldn't crash this often, does anyone have a solution to this ? please guys I can't play a game knowing it could crash especially for games where you need to save your progress. I need help!!!!  :(
Just tried the factory reset, got about ten mins play then crashed again :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on May 01, 2012, 01:32:23 pm
the "800M" firmware might not be compatible with your hardware if it's freezing up a lot. Most of us have gotten lucky, but it's really obvious not all chips are created equal unfortunately.

try the older 600mhz one, like abhoriel reccomends.. Be aware the default language is Chinese, you'll have to go into settings and change it to your native language.

http://www.jxd.cc/upload/gujianshengji/S601%200229cn.rar

@lostaddict1 - that's fantastic work man, I'll give this a go, if it's ok with you include this in my next update?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 01, 2012, 01:55:23 pm
@abhoriel: Unfortunately along with various warnings, I get the following error during the make so it fails.
Code: [Select]
LD      .tmp_vmlinux1
arch/arm/mach-meson3/built-in.o: In function `m3_init_machine':
/home/jxds601/Desktop/arm-src-kernel-m3-2012-04-23-15.19-git-ec9b327098/arch/arm/mach-meson3/board-m3-reff11.c:2117: undefined reference to `power_off_backlight'
arch/arm/mach-meson3/built-in.o: In function `.LANCHOR1':
pm.c:(.data+0x22d4): undefined reference to `set_backlight_level'
make: *** [.tmp_vmlinux1] Error 1
 

I didn't search it further...

@SNESFAN: Sure you can add it. That's why i build it. To share it with people  :) I'll also try to make a "how to" guide later about compiling the cifs module...

Does anyone else try it btw? I use it to load some GBA roms in Gameboid from a shared folder. Roms are loaded OK. There is a little delay during loading, but once the rom loads its fully playable  ;D

The only issue is that .sav files are not saved on the shared folder, so i cannot save... Maybe is the permissions CifsManager gives during the mount... I will try to mount it manually later to see if i can save... I didn't try it yet with videos or audio... So if anyone is interest he can give it a try...  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on May 01, 2012, 02:15:55 pm
that's the same errors I was getting when I compiled with the .config from the device, I'm going to try a different route, see if the reff02 or reff11 using the default config is bootable and start migrating over each setting individually to see what's broken and what will need rebuilt.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 01, 2012, 02:49:55 pm
that's the same errors I was getting when I compiled with the .config from the device, I'm going to try a different route, see if the reff02 or reff11 using the default config is bootable and start migrating over each setting individually to see what's broken and what will need rebuilt.

perhaps JXD added their own backlight code
anyway, i guess a backlight driver is not being compiled
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on May 01, 2012, 03:34:10 pm
perhaps JXD added their own backlight code
anyway, i guess a backlight driver is not being compiled
the "defined and not used" warnings I'm guessing is the missing stuff from JXD

if that's the case skimming over some of the previous warnings, there's more stuff missing like powersaving and suspend stuff, power management, ge2d(tv out, tv in<--???),

was able to compile successfully using the reff02 default configuration, arm/arm/boot/ Image and zImage, so thats a start at least, will have to wait till I get home to see if I can boot to it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 01, 2012, 03:44:46 pm
perhaps JXD added their own backlight code
anyway, i guess a backlight driver is not being compiled
the "defined and not used" warnings I'm guessing is the missing stuff from JXD

if that's the case skimming over some of the previous warnings, there's more stuff missing like powersaving and suspend stuff, power management, ge2d(tv out, tv in<--???),

was able to compile successfully using the reff02 default configuration, arm/arm/boot/ Image and zImage, so thats a start at least, will have to wait till I get home to see if I can boot to it

The warnings are probably nothing to worry about. If code is actually missing, you'll get an error and not a warning :) (or a warning and an error)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 01, 2012, 05:16:45 pm
I put some instructions on how to build the cifs module here:

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,61.0.html

I think it will be easier to find it instead of put it in this thread. Hope you are ok with it SNESFAN  :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on May 01, 2012, 05:20:58 pm
I put some instructions on how to build the cifs module here:

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,61.0.html

I think it will be easier to find it instead of put it in this thread. Hope you are ok with it SNESFAN  :)

no, that's great, love having all that great information in one place.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: voodoo on May 01, 2012, 06:54:30 pm
anyone know how well this plays neogeo games
I used to have a wiz and caanoo but they on longer work so I'm thinking of getting this
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 01, 2012, 07:02:46 pm

They run really well using the emulator neo.emu. Neodroid is also a good emulator.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: voodoo on May 01, 2012, 07:15:16 pm

They run really well using the emulator neo.emu. Neodroid is also a good emulator.
thanks I'll be sure to pick one up when I get the cash
I'll get my cousin's psp and do a side by side comparison for the fun of it

also do they work with the buttons and all games
I'd like to play metal slug samurai shodown 4, KoF 98 and 2003 and last blade for the most part tho
do they work ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 01, 2012, 07:29:24 pm

I think Metal Slug 5 is the only one that have some problems, but surely this will be corrected in a next version of the emulator.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: voodoo on May 01, 2012, 07:30:15 pm
ok thats good
thanks again
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ronEDWARDS on May 01, 2012, 10:06:29 pm
the "800M" firmware might not be compatible with your hardware if it's freezing up a lot. Most of us have gotten lucky, but it's really obvious not all chips are created equal unfortunately.

try the older 600mhz one, like abhoriel reccomends.. Be aware the default language is Chinese, you'll have to go into settings and change it to your native language.

http://www.jxd.cc/upload/gujianshengji/S601%200229cn.rar

@lostaddict1 - that's fantastic work man, I'll give this a go, if it's ok with you include this in my next update?
Thanks mate its working fine now, bit gutted though was hoping to ramp it up to 1000mhz  :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 01, 2012, 10:22:05 pm
the "800M" firmware might not be compatible with your hardware if it's freezing up a lot. Most of us have gotten lucky, but it's really obvious not all chips are created equal unfortunately.

try the older 600mhz one, like abhoriel reccomends.. Be aware the default language is Chinese, you'll have to go into settings and change it to your native language.

http://www.jxd.cc/upload/gujianshengji/S601%200229cn.rar

@lostaddict1 - that's fantastic work man, I'll give this a go, if it's ok with you include this in my next update?
Thanks mate its working fine now, bit gutted though was hoping to ramp it up to 1000mhz  :'(

Yeah its unfortunate. Different chips overclock different amounts. I think this is why JXD originally underclocked to 600MHz. If you want more performance, you could try flashing 700 or 750MHz kernels. For most purposes though, 600MHz works pretty well.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 02, 2012, 08:49:56 am
Wow isharegifts finally got my returned S601... now its a waiting game for return lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on May 02, 2012, 08:58:32 am
Wow isharegifts finally got my returned S601... now its a waiting game for return lol

Hey good stuff! Better late than never eh?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: onthebridge on May 02, 2012, 09:49:07 am
I made a bootanimation for this device.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSVfoA1OWOs

This one is a slightly modified version of this awesome tutorial:
http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/the_ring/

All the credit goes for him.

You can download it from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?hi79u1e6uezk01y

You can add it to your device following these instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBX7EBwaVA
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: crzune on May 02, 2012, 12:54:56 pm
Thanks guys clocking the cpu down to 600mhz is the best for now I hope jxd can fix this as some n64 games require more power  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 02, 2012, 01:07:14 pm
I made a bootanimation for this device.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSVfoA1OWOs

This one is a slightly modified version of this awesome tutorial:
http://www.videocopilot.net/tutorials/the_ring/

All the credit goes for him.

You can download it from here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?hi79u1e6uezk01y

You can add it to your device following these instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBX7EBwaVA
Nice
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ronEDWARDS on May 02, 2012, 05:34:49 pm
the "800M" firmware might not be compatible with your hardware if it's freezing up a lot. Most of us have gotten lucky, but it's really obvious not all chips are created equal unfortunately.

try the older 600mhz one, like abhoriel reccomends.. Be aware the default language is Chinese, you'll have to go into settings and change it to your native language.

http://www.jxd.cc/upload/gujianshengji/S601%200229cn.rar

@lostaddict1 - that's fantastic work man, I'll give this a go, if it's ok with you include this in my next update?
Thanks mate its working fine now, bit gutted though was hoping to ramp it up to 1000mhz  :'(

Yeah its unfortunate. Different chips overclock different amounts. I think this is why JXD originally underclocked to 600MHz. If you want more performance, you could try flashing 700 or 750MHz kernels. For most purposes though, 600MHz works pretty well.
Back to square one again,  was working fine last night now its crashing again after about 20 seconds of play.  Back to the caanoo again i think >:(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 02, 2012, 05:42:47 pm

If you console crashes even with the stock 600 mhz firm, then it's probably defective. I would try a return from the shop where you have bought it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ronEDWARDS on May 02, 2012, 05:47:58 pm

If you console crashes even with the stock 600 mhz firm, then it's probably defective. I would try a return from the shop where you have bought it.
Not to sure if i can, got it of ebay, think i might be stuck with it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 02, 2012, 06:23:20 pm
when compiling the kernel, the mali driver fails to build for me.

don't have the time to look into it further.

anyone else have this problem?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 02, 2012, 08:07:24 pm
when compiling the kernel, the mali driver fails to build for me.

don't have the time to look into it further.

anyone else have this problem?

See my comment here (http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,61.msg218.html)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 02, 2012, 11:56:01 pm
in case you guys haven't seen it:
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,64.0.html

looks like Android 4.0 is coming :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 03, 2012, 12:10:27 am
Wow thats fantastic - but like I said before ICS i dont think is that stable for gaming but could be wrong,
My tablet don't do a good job anyway lol

BTW anyone know how to repack a firmware back to .img?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ronEDWARDS on May 03, 2012, 12:12:46 am

If you console crashes even with the stock 600 mhz firm, then it's probably defective. I would try a return from the shop where you have bought it.
Not to sure if i can, got it of ebay, think i might be stuck with it.
Been playing now for over an hour now with no problems this is with the sound off as my otherhalf is asleep next to me. weird could having the sound on be causing me the problems? ???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on May 03, 2012, 12:58:51 am
I think as long as the ICS is well compiled,it should run well. I have four devices that are Android and the 4.0 runs well on half of them. I'm...wary of seeing it on my jxd, but I'm also rather eager. Still, if we can get a custom recovery going beforehand, I'd prefer to have a backup of the Gingerbread before moving forward.
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Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on May 03, 2012, 06:54:29 am
I made a bootanimation for this device.

You can add it to your device following these instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSBX7EBwaVA

For some reason it is only showing as a portrait not as landscape.

The bootanimation.zip file is under ./system/media/bootanimation.zip

Quote
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-hacks/33932-bootanimation-zip-file-explained.html


Anyone know how to change out the JXD andriod box that shows when first starting up?

------------

In the jxd preview they had LIVE desktop with the fish and stuff. how do you install that and make it work?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 03, 2012, 06:56:42 am

I can confirm ICS works... it's a beta firm, or not customized yet bu jxd, so no tv out, no jxd launche etc etc... It seems a bit unistable. Better wait for the final version by jxd.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 03, 2012, 08:53:59 am

I can confirm ICS works... it's a beta firm, or not customized yet bu jxd, so no tv out, no jxd launche etc etc... It seems a bit unistable. Better wait for the final version by jxd.

One good thing about ICS is the USB OTG works with usb gameppads out the box, so that would be iteresting to see  ;)

Anyway got good news today isharegifts are sending me a new S601.... great stuff  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 03, 2012, 09:32:29 am

I can confirm ICS works... it's a beta firm, or not customized yet bu jxd, so no tv out, no jxd launche etc etc... It seems a bit unistable. Better wait for the final version by jxd.

One good thing about ICS is the USB OTG works with usb gameppads out the box, so that would be iteresting to see  ;)

Anyway got good news today isharegifts are sending me a new S601.... great stuff  ;D

Yes, but jxd s601 doesn't support OTG, so even in Android 4.0 OTG won't be supported I think.

Unlock root doesn't work in android 4.0, and rom is cpu 600 mhz.... No market in there, and no tv out at the moment.

I cannot publish this rom since I don't have permission from the author, so wait a few days until the official JXD is out, or wait till I cook some stuff for you.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 03, 2012, 10:04:25 am
Yeah there's no point in a half hearted rom a.... lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 03, 2012, 03:08:24 pm

TV OUT doesn't seem to work in ICS, but it's normal, since probably in official firm they will include applicaction.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ddragoonss on May 03, 2012, 03:18:36 pm

TV OUT doesn't seem to work in ICS, but it's normal, since probably in official firm they will include applicaction.

What about analog thumbstick, any news?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 03, 2012, 03:21:59 pm

I don't know yet, just did a bit basic testing, but I think works the same as android 2.3, so no true analog at all. But I have to confirm this.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 03, 2012, 05:28:02 pm
Now that ICS be used. Already fixed the problem with the buttons?

L, X, Right at the same time put pause in all emulators

L, R (shoulder buttons) at the same time, press circle in crash team racing

I read that android 4.0 has improvements in power management, we note that the battery last longer?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 03, 2012, 09:14:37 pm
Problem persists Megacubo. Also, the ICS firm is clearly beta. It works at 600 mhz although all programs indicate 1 ghz. It seems clearly a beta, not recommended at all. Let's hope JXD does it better in final firmware.

Battery lasts more, but because the system is running at 600 mhz only....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 03, 2012, 11:19:07 pm
Just see the video of ICS on S601 very cool stuff ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on May 04, 2012, 04:09:17 am
Live Wallpaper Picker

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vym3f3d3dsdyfni/ewXexeo9gT/Live_Wallpaper_Picker_2.1.apk

Quote
Put the live wallpaper apk on your SD, from there, go to root explore, find the apk and long press it. Press the option, "move " navigate to the system/app folder. Make sure you change that option at the top of the explorer to r/o and simply hit paste. Long press again. Scroll to permissions. Make sure the permissions say rw-r-r. Change back to r/w and your all set. Reset the JXD s601 and your set.

In addition I tested boot animations of 320x480, it work fine. A little cut on the edges but still good. So any 320x480 bootanimations from the web you can now setup on here using rootexplorer.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 04, 2012, 06:03:28 pm
Problem persists Megacubo. Also, the ICS firm is clearly beta. It works at 600 mhz although all programs indicate 1 ghz. It seems clearly a beta, not recommended at all. Let's hope JXD does it better in final firmware.

Battery lasts more, but because the system is running at 600 mhz only....

Thanks for the asnwers, is a shame that buttons problem is still there, maybe is hardware problem :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 04, 2012, 07:02:10 pm
Problem persists Megacubo. Also, the ICS firm is clearly beta. It works at 600 mhz although all programs indicate 1 ghz. It seems clearly a beta, not recommended at all. Let's hope JXD does it better in final firmware.

Battery lasts more, but because the system is running at 600 mhz only....

Thanks for the asnwers, is a shame that buttons problem is still there, maybe is hardware problem :(

it will be a hardware problem, but potentially key combinations producing ghost button presses could be filtered in the kernel.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 04, 2012, 07:36:23 pm

You're right abhoriel, maybe making a kernel from 0 could be solved, but I think it's not easy to do that.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 04, 2012, 08:15:36 pm

You're right abhoriel, maybe making a kernel from 0 could be solved, but I think it's not easy to do that.

If we had working source, I could do it.
It'd be nice if jxd helped
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 05, 2012, 05:54:21 pm
We tested out Skelton's Skelrom V1 and reviewed it on GoB for anyone interested-

http://gamingonbatteries.com/skelrom-v1-review-jxd-s601-android/

By the way, if your device is recognized as an R800i by Google Play, you can now purchase Virtua Tennis Challenge by Sega!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 05, 2012, 06:24:33 pm
We tested out Skelton's Skelrom V1 and reviewed it on GoB for anyone interested-

http://gamingonbatteries.com/skelrom-v1-review-jxd-s601-android/

By the way, if your device is recognized as an R800i by Google Play, you can now purchase Virtua Tennis Challenge by Sega!

Wow, I didn't expect that, hehe. Thank you very much
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 05, 2012, 06:31:56 pm
You are welcome.  I started GoB to showcase the better portable games compatible with the S601 (we are branching out to other platforms) and well, Skelrom V1 is the best firmware ROM out there and we want owners of the system to know about it.

I am going to check out Virtua Tennis on it later today (it runs fine on the 600 MHZ firmware, I am sure it is buttery smooth on Skelrom though).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 05, 2012, 06:52:19 pm
I think its a great rom, it works great out of the box. very good considering its a first version too :)

before I was using the stock firmware, rooting, removing all the junk and stuff manually, so it saves a lot of time too. particularly as I've been flashing kernels I've compiled which don't work so I need to start again everytime xD
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 05, 2012, 07:18:22 pm

Thanks guys, and by the way, Virtua Tennis runs really great. Very optimized.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 05, 2012, 10:04:09 pm

Thanks guys, and by the way, Virtua Tennis runs really great. Very optimized.

So buttons work aswell?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 05, 2012, 10:43:09 pm

Absolutely!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 05, 2012, 11:28:09 pm
Ruffnutts, yes the buttons all work (though circle doesn't do anything that I can tell other than "back" in the menus).  Pretty cool seeing it in action on the S601, a sub $100 "cheap chinese import piece of crap" (paraphrased from comments on articles received on Techspy).  If people would try the S601 out, they would be clearly impressed with what it can do.

Imagine if we could get some devs focusing on supporting this thing as their "base" Android device?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on May 06, 2012, 04:41:22 am
I really don't understand JXD. They could have the biggest portable console since the original Gameboy on their hands here if they only  would give it a proper capacitative screen and good analog controls. Instead they choose a crappy screen and no analog controls. It's like they don't like money. I bought a PSVita but the lack of good games and my impatience to wait for a proper jailbreak so I can play emulators mean that it's already up for sale again. I play my JXD more than any of my (rather large) collection of consoles.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on May 06, 2012, 09:31:49 am
... if they only  would give it a proper capacitative screen and good analog controls...

The JXD s5110 is here with it's 5" capactitive 800x480 screen :-)
The good analog controls is still missing ;-)
And i would add to the list a better CPU/GPU.
But with all that, we'll be away from the curren 80$ price tag.

Xavier
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 06, 2012, 11:07:18 am
Could anyone please try Crono Cross on the PSX emulator ?
Thanks Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 06, 2012, 11:34:32 am
Could anyone please try Crono Cross on the PSX emulator ?
Thanks Smida3

Plays well, sound a bit strange though. Be sure to check the spcsync option in audio to get better sound.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 06, 2012, 11:56:06 am
Soon as I get my JXD back goner flash it with Skelrom V1  straight away  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 06, 2012, 01:17:37 pm
Could anyone please try Crono Cross on the PSX emulator ?
Thanks Smida3

Plays well, sound a bit strange though. Be sure to check the spcsync option in audio to get better sound.

Thanks man .
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 06, 2012, 03:00:16 pm
JXD and the other companies that make these things don't do it to be on the cutting edge of technology, they do it to be a cheap alternative to something that is more popular (and more expensive).  If they matched the Vita accessory for accessory then their stuff would be just as expensive (or close to it) and wouldn't sell very well.

From my experience over the years, we are lucky they are supporting Android, we could still be stuck with that "GameOS" or whatever it is called that is closed source and only the company that made the handheld can release games for it (usually a handful of emulators and they move to another design forgetting the older one).

It looks like JXD is trying to go after the sub $100 "impulse" market with the S5110 ($99.99), the V5200 ($88.99) and the S601 ($82.99) while Yinlips is targeting the $100 to $200 market with their handhelds (JXD has one or two units in this price range too, the S7100B 7" unit for instance is $149.99 or so).

What we need to do is start contacting Android developers and getting them to at least optimize their games for the Xperia Play (which the S601 is about 95% compatible and I am sure the S5110 is too since it is quite similar in hardware to the S601).  If we had any kind of sales numbers for these units then we could use those as bargaining tools with devs.  It is much easier to contact a dev and say there are 50,000 of these things in gamers hands, would you check into them and possibly optimize your game for the graphics chip or system?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 06, 2012, 03:18:06 pm
JXD and the other companies that make these things don't do it to be on the cutting edge of technology, they do it to be a cheap alternative to something that is more popular (and more expensive).  If they matched the Vita accessory for accessory then their stuff would be just as expensive (or close to it) and wouldn't sell very well.

From my experience over the years, we are lucky they are supporting Android, we could still be stuck with that "GameOS" or whatever it is called that is closed source and only the company that made the handheld can release games for it (usually a handful of emulators and they move to another design forgetting the older one).

It looks like JXD is trying to go after the sub $100 "impulse" market with the S5110 ($99.99), the V5200 ($88.99) and the S601 ($82.99) while Yinlips is targeting the $100 to $200 market with their handhelds (JXD has one or two units in this price range too, the S7100B 7" unit for instance is $149.99 or so).

What we need to do is start contacting Android developers and getting them to at least optimize their games for the Xperia Play (which the S601 is about 95% compatible and I am sure the S5110 is too since it is quite similar in hardware to the S601).  If we had any kind of sales numbers for these units then we could use those as bargaining tools with devs.  It is much easier to contact a dev and say there are 50,000 of these things in gamers hands, would you check into them and possibly optimize your game for the graphics chip or system?

the controls are mostly compatible, if you use the SNESFAN's custom keybindings, but there are some problems; the xperia play uses a different GPU, it has a true analog stick (this is why you cant move in minecraft!), and a higher screen resolution. so xperia play compatible games won't always work.

I'm asking JXD to see if they can get the analog stick working properly. I think it would make the unit much better (more xperia play compatibility, much better N64 and PS1 emulation). Also, its in their favour to do it, as the same code could be used on their other devices and would give them a significant competitive edge over say Yinlips devices, which suffer from the same problem.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on May 06, 2012, 08:57:21 pm
Personally I don't care about a capacitive screen. Resistive is fine for menu navigation which is all you need on a retro emulation console.

Proper analog is what we really need.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Greveldinges on May 07, 2012, 11:29:50 am
-wrong topic-
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 08, 2012, 09:35:31 am
 Hi
I was just wandering . Everyone is so compaining abou not having the TRUE analog stick ...
 Cant it just be replaced with a normal controler ? I mean it has bluetooth or it surely can be connected by  some cabels so than you would just run the N64 emulator in TV OUT sit on the couch and enjoy super mario 64 ....
or I am sure anyone would found a place where to place the JXD so that you could play with the controler and watch the JXD screen while liying in your bed . (eg. sick)
That would make playing much more ejoyable .
Smida3
PS : I know.... I know than where is the power of PORTABLE hanheld when you have to carry a contoler all the time .
Well that is the thing .... You dont have to :-D . This is just a idea how to make N64 games more ejoyable when you are at home .
 

So .... would it be possible ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 08, 2012, 10:04:09 am

As far as I know, JXD s601 doesn't have bluetooth, so I'm afraid is not possible I think.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 08, 2012, 10:28:18 am
Well what about something like this ? (cable)
http://youtu.be/6vYweG7f4p0

So we would get something like this
http://youtu.be/VRTjKeD7lEI

OR we could connect something like this
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/mini-bluetooth-3-0-usb-dongle-110621?item=7

so it would have bluetooth

 ;D

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 08, 2012, 10:34:37 am

With OTG cable? I think that s601 doesn't support OTG, but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 08, 2012, 10:39:20 am
Oh well you got me .....
I do not understand how does it work but if it would be possible it would be nice .
 :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 08, 2012, 10:47:37 am
Actually nobody has try this yet, so we don't know for sure. The kernel setting show that OTG is enabled... But the miniusb has to be powered to work.

So unless someone is testing it, we don't know if there is a hardware limitation (aka no power to miniusb) or not... Unfortunately i don't have the cable to test this...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 08, 2012, 11:27:00 am

Well, I tried a OTG cable and didn't work for me, that's why I assume that is doesn't have OTG, but maybe is my cable, I don't know.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on May 08, 2012, 01:46:03 pm
That's why I ordered the S5110 which HAS OTG.  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 08, 2012, 03:10:20 pm
 :-\

And i just ordered S601

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41608_409612165645_8184_n.jpg)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 08, 2012, 03:54:50 pm
:-\

And i just ordered S601

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41608_409612165645_8184_n.jpg)

S601 can be overclocked, wheres the S5110 cant (currently). The S601 is cheaper too :)

I'm not going to bother upgrading my S601 until a console comes out similar to the S5110 but with proper analog controls and overclocking :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 08, 2012, 04:03:47 pm
:-\

And i just ordered S601

(http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/41608_409612165645_8184_n.jpg)

S601 can be overclocked, wheres the S5110 cant (currently). The S601 is cheaper too :)

I'm not going to bother upgrading my S601 until a console comes out similar to the S5110 but with proper analog controls and overclocking :) OTG is nice, capacitative, high res screen is nice too.

also, I think that the usefulness of a portable console with an external controller plugged into it is questionable :P

EDIT: sorry I clicked quote instead of modify :) derp  ??? hehe
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 08, 2012, 04:43:12 pm
Thanks
the JXD has better support here too so now
I do not think I made a bad decision.
 8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 08, 2012, 08:45:44 pm
Thanks
the JXD has better support here too so now
I do not think I made a bad decision.
 8)

also, If all you really do is play emulators (like me), then the low res screen doesnt matter (as we emulate old machines which had low res video hardware). in fact, it saves the emulator having the scale the image as much, which is computationally costly (unless hardware accelerated).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 08, 2012, 09:24:24 pm

In addition to what abhoriel says,  jxd s601 has a lot of scene behind, with people improving the system doing OC kernels, customs roms, etc... which is important too.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 08, 2012, 09:36:50 pm
I do like the S601 it does what it says on the tin...  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 08, 2012, 10:52:36 pm
I bought the S601 based on the discussion here on this particular thread (honest) and after getting it, and seeing how LITTLE coverage it gets on the web outside of a couple of forums, I went ahead and started a website to change that.  Gaming on Batteries was started to showcase the great games that hand helds such as the S601 can run (and information on which ones to avoid for various issues, prominently the screen resolution).

At last check, GoB was closing in on 30k visitors a month (which is great considering how niche the system is).  We recently started coving other handhelds but traffic is unequivocally behind the S601 and other Android handhelds.

I think there is a market for stuff like the Yinlips systems but I think the price is holding back fans.  With the S5110 priced at $99.99, I think JXD is putting their sites on taking the top spot (and if they aren't careful, gutting their S601 sales).  It is just too good a system for the price.  Sure, it can't be overclocked at the moment but that will come as fans get behind it and modders get time to tinker with the system.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on May 08, 2012, 11:51:05 pm
I don't really think fragmentation with Android consoles will harm anything, after all Android is fragmented anyway so it's kind of inevitable! The steady improvement of technology that constantly filters down to our price point is really encouraging IMO, it's amazing what we get for our money nowadays and it makes sense to get the most capable keenly priced device available at the time of purchase.
In any case, they all run similar Android roms and we are all using pretty much the same emulators so there's a good level of cohesion over lots of different consoles which can only be a good thing IMO.

It doesn't surprise me that these consoles are still almost unknown outside these forums and emulation circles as they aren't advertised to the mainstream public. However I do think they are in a prime position to get MUCH more popular, especially with such a well known and universal OS onboard.
I guess at the moment most people would rather play naff novelty touch games rather than the hundreds of amazing games at our disposal, or rather they don't even know just how many classics they are missing out on... Most people won't go digging to find their entertainment, they'd rather it was served up to them without having to put any effort in.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 09, 2012, 12:23:17 am
I don't really think fragmentation with Android consoles will harm anything, after all Android is fragmented anyway so it's kind of inevitable! The steady improvement of technology that constantly filters down to our price point is really encouraging IMO, it's amazing what we get for our money nowadays and it makes sense to get the most capable keenly priced device available at the time of purchase.
In any case, they all run similar Android roms and we are all using pretty much the same emulators so there's a good level of cohesion over lots of different consoles which can only be a good thing IMO.

It doesn't surprise me that these consoles are still almost unknown outside these forums and emulation circles as they aren't advertised to the mainstream public. However I do think they are in a prime position to get MUCH more popular, especially with such a well known and universal OS onboard.
I guess at the moment most people would rather play naff novelty touch games rather than the hundreds of amazing games at our disposal, or rather they don't even know just how many classics they are missing out on... Most people won't go digging to find their entertainment, they'd rather it was served up to them without having to put any effort in.

I agree. I think that fragmentation wont be a problem. I think it can be overcome if we can get working kernel source for all the amlogic based devices, and we can also make different versions of the same rom for different devices too :)

its still early days though, but we have amlogic kernel source, and the JXD developers sent me some driver code for the S601, so we'll see where we can take it from here. It looks like we won't get analog support on this device because of the way that the analog stick is wired up, but with the kernel source we might be able to prevent the button ghosting issues :) and i'm sure there are many other things which can be fixed too.

It depends a lot on whether the manufacturers are willing to give us their source

Also, JXD said that they will aim to get proper analog on their later dual core devices that they're planning :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on May 09, 2012, 04:42:47 am
I want to replace the boot logo. How do I replace that logo? What tools do I use?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 09, 2012, 09:12:42 am
Well, I tried a OTG cable and didn't work for me, that's why I assume that is doesn't have OTG, but maybe is my cable, I don't know.

Then i guess it doesn't have OTG...

But if you want you can make some tests to see if something happens... e.g plug some device and see if anything appears in the kernel log using dmesg command.

You can also use this program to determine if it has or not...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.usbhostdiagnostics
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on May 09, 2012, 09:31:50 am
Well, I tried a OTG cable and didn't work for me, that's why I assume that is doesn't have OTG, but maybe is my cable, I don't know.
But if you want you can make some tests to see if something happens... e.g plug some device and see if anything appears in the kernel log using dmesg command.

When I tried OTG (probably about 100 pages ago in this thread lol; edit: only 82 pages ago (http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg37561/#msg37561)), I never saw any events on dmesg or logcat when something was plugged in. (This was with a build from February)
I even tried hotwiring external +5v and ground connections (like is required for my motorola phone) to no avail.

Note that there are still some messages in dmesg indicating usb otg should be enabled.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 09, 2012, 09:33:39 am

lostaddcit1, yes I used dmseg when I tested no cable and nothing happened.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lostaddict1 on May 09, 2012, 10:09:56 am
There is another possibility... OTG is enable in the kernel (that is what config file and kernel messages indicates) but there are no drivers installed.

Maybe i should try to build the OTG drivers as modules and import them to see if that is the case...

Edit: Just check the configuration file from the device. AmLogic USB Host drivers are included...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on May 09, 2012, 12:10:59 pm

It's also possible that the S601 do not power the USB with 5V....

That's the case with my Galaxy S.
If you have the required cables you can give a try to the scheam of the pictures attached here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450298

I'll try it later.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Xavier on May 09, 2012, 12:17:18 pm

I forgot that my OTG cable is micro USB so i cannot try with my S601.
But the programm i use that allow me to mount USB key on my galaxy S is :
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=hu.sztupy.android.usbhostcontroller&hl=en
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: The Big Head One on May 10, 2012, 04:06:15 am
Has anyone tried Ragnarök Online Mobile Story?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=889965
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 11, 2012, 04:26:17 pm
Got my JXD S601 back today and flashed it with skeltons rom straight away lol and it runs @ 1Ghz so I'm glad I broke the last one pmsl...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 11, 2012, 05:25:00 pm
Got my JXD S601 back today and flashed it with skeltons rom straight away lol and it runs @ 1Ghz so I'm glad I broke the last one pmsl...

Yo have won with the change! LOL
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 11, 2012, 06:11:44 pm
Got my JXD S601 back today and flashed it with skeltons rom straight away lol and it runs @ 1Ghz so I'm glad I broke the last one pmsl...

Yo have won with the change! LOL

Your rom is great thanks - aint had a chance to mess with it.... but great  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 11, 2012, 10:47:26 pm
One thing I forgot to mention in my review of Skelrom V1 is that it doesn't drop Wi-Fi all the time.  While it does still occasionally loose wifi connections when put to sleep and launched again, it is a simply matter of hitting the settings menu and it restarts wifi.  The original firmwares, 600 and 800 mhz respectively, required a full on restart after putting to sleep to get wifi working again.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Akira on May 12, 2012, 03:49:38 am
I'm fairly new here but I'll try and ask for help...

So, My JXD S601 has always been acting strange with the battery... (I received it 5 days ago).
The indicator never went over 54% even when charging for the whole day. It jumped to 75% then down to 54%.
I installed SNESFAN'S Rom.
Yesterday, I installed another battery indicator, to see if the problem was ''App-wise''.
Suddenly, the whole thing fell apart... The battery went down by 1% battery life every 3 seconds, down to 20%, when the whole device turned off, the battery completly drained.
The SD card didn't work anymore either.

If it can give anyone a clue, the battery doesn't hold alot of charge anymore. Even when plugged for long periods, once unplugged it goes down in a heartbeat...

What is happening... ? Bad battery ? What can I do... I was really looking forward to playing back some old GBA games, am I stuck with a 90$ brick... ?

 Thanks for any help !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on May 12, 2012, 04:43:39 am
Try a different charger and/or usb cable.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 12, 2012, 04:00:50 pm
Akira, try as moofree mentioned and get a different charging cable/usb cable and see if that fixes it.  If not, get in touch with the store you purchased your unit from and explain to them the situation.  If they are reputable, they will give you the details to get a replacement (you will probably be stuck with shipping back to them though so be prepared for a bit of sticker shock there).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on May 12, 2012, 05:29:45 pm
@Akira- that sounds like a defective battery. I've had defective ones in the past and they acted very similar to what you describe. Contact your seller and ask for a replacement. If your device is working while plugged in that means the cable should be supplying the right amount of voltage to charge.

The battery stats do sometimes jump around after a fresh flash, but they should should become more fluid/stable over charge cycles. The battery % in android is usually just an estimate based off previous charge/discharge rates and how much of amp/volts your battery is putting out. As your battery wears out it rounds off these numbers so you should see 100% charged and a steady decline based off usage. If these numbers were static you would see your battery go from 100% straight down to like 85% in a matter of seconds after removing from the charger.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Akira on May 12, 2012, 09:09:59 pm
Thank you all for your replies. Using a different cable has provided surprising results... I guess I couldn't help myself to believe the factory cable was THAT bad. For now, everything seems to be going alot better than before. I'll keep you guys in touch, hoping not to have to :P

Thank you all again !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on May 13, 2012, 03:21:26 am
Hmm, Jxd S601 or Yinlips G18A? I just can't decide! Might someone enlighten me? Thanks! :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: moofree on May 13, 2012, 05:37:46 am
Glad it's working for you. I had the same problem with the cable that came with mine.  ???
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 13, 2012, 06:50:36 am
Hmm, Jxd S601 or Yinlips G18A? I just can't decide! Might someone enlighten me? Thanks! :)

Personally, I like the S601 myself but here are some pages with some info for you to check out.  I am leaning heavily towards the S5110 though.

http://gamingonbatteries.com/jxd-s601-android-gaming-hand-held-2/  (about $80)

http://gamingonbatteries.com/jxd-s5110-android-4-0-coming-soon/   (about $100)

http://gamingonbatteries.com/yinlips-ydpg18a-android2-3-capacitive-5-points-touch-4gb-released/ (about $150)

http://gamingonbatteries.com/jxd-releases-new-android-hand-held/  (about $89)

If you have enough to get the Yinlips, I would suggest getting the S5110 (very similar hardware for $50 less) and pay for upgraded shipping (who wants to wait up to a month to get their unit?).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Dinoelaine on May 14, 2012, 08:23:39 am
Glad it's working for you. I had the same problem with the cable that came with mine.  ???


S601 and Yinlips G18 are the typical Product of PSP

Well 
Yinlips G18A   is  Capacitive Touchscreen, This make it different from G18

If I were you . I would choose a G18a .


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 14, 2012, 10:37:52 am
Dungeon Hunter 3 works on the S601 but you need to side load it... and its free so that's cool for those interested  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 14, 2012, 07:12:30 pm
Dungeon Hunter 3 works on the S601 but you need to side load it... and its free so that's cool for those interested  8)
AWESOME !
Could you make a video ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Thugzy Bunnie on May 15, 2012, 03:49:29 am
ok so im new at this but been learning but can someone please give me detailed directions on how to install playstation 1 roms and the emulator for the jxd-s601. i have been searching for it but cant find anything that i could understand with my noob brain. help a bunny out! o btw you ever see a bunny rap? you can thank me later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb6ovBEvQvk
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lastofthelight on May 15, 2012, 08:16:34 pm
I've been reading over these threads and looking at links for an hour. I don't feel like being one of those morons who starts a new thread, so since you've been talking about these devices in such a long thread here...

...Here are my needs:

I am willing to spend up to/around $100, a bit more if it is worth it. No more then 120-130-ish.

Minimum Requirements: Must be useful for GEN/SNES emulation. Must be useable as an MP3 player. I have a two-hour commute to/from work, and a loooooooooot of time to listen to audiobooks. I also don't want to ever have to open the damn thing up. I don't mind installing programs/etc, but I'm not fiddling with the insides. Period.

Ideal:

PSX emulator (yeah, right!), No Touchscreen (Touchscreen seems to universally suck and break easily, as far as I can tell). Decent battery life considering my commute (so a screen that shuts down when I'm not touching things would probably really help there!). I may be willing to consider a touchscreen if it is useful and doesn't suck like a great many do.

Nice but not on the list of requirements:

Play movies.

Reccomendations?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: gibberish on May 15, 2012, 08:29:54 pm
I've been reading over these threads and looking at links for an hour. I don't feel like being one of those morons who starts a new thread, so since you've been talking about these devices in such a long thread here...

...Here are my needs:

I am willing to spend up to/around $100, a bit more if it is worth it. No more then 120-130-ish.

Minimum Requirements: Must be useful for GEN/SNES emulation. Must be useable as an MP3 player. I have a two-hour commute to/from work, and a loooooooooot of time to listen to audiobooks. I also don't want to ever have to open the damn thing up. I don't mind installing programs/etc, but I'm not fiddling with the insides. Period.

Ideal:

PSX emulator (yeah, right!), No Touchscreen (Touchscreen seems to universally suck and break easily, as far as I can tell). Decent battery life considering my commute (so a screen that shuts down when I'm not touching things would probably really help there!)

Nice but not on the list of requirements:

Play movies.

Reccomendations?

YDPG16 is your closest match. You can read my review if you like ---> http://obscurehandhelds.wordpress.com/2012/05/10/yinlips-ydpg16-review/ It meets all of your requirements except it has a (good) touchscreen. PS1 and N64 emulation are supported well.

If you really didn't want a touchscreen, you're back to older handhelds like the dingoo. The dingoo is great, and ticks all of your boxes except it can't really do PS1 and it's nowhere near as powerful as the previous machine I mentioned for almost the same cost. It's reaching the end of its life now, but has a fairly mature library of emulators courtesy of OpenDingux and the dingoonity community. Movies on a 2.8" screen are not ideal, but it can play SD XviD.

Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on May 15, 2012, 08:30:30 pm
I've been reading over these threads and looking at links for an hour. I don't feel like being one of those morons who starts a new thread, so since you've been talking about these devices in such a long thread here...

...Here are my needs:

I am willing to spend up to/around $100, a bit more if it is worth it. No more then 120-130-ish.

Minimum Requirements: Must be useful for GEN/SNES emulation. Must be useable as an MP3 player. I have a two-hour commute to/from work, and a loooooooooot of time to listen to audiobooks. I also don't want to ever have to open the damn thing up. I don't mind installing programs/etc, but I'm not fiddling with the insides. Period.

Ideal:

PSX emulator (yeah, right!), No Touchscreen (Touchscreen seems to universally suck and break easily, as far as I can tell). Decent battery life considering my commute (so a screen that shuts down when I'm not touching things would probably really help there!). I may be willing to consider a touchscreen if it is useful and doesn't suck like a great many do.

Nice but not on the list of requirements:

Play movies.

Reccomendations?

I would recommend the jxd s601. It has a resistive touch screen, but since you don't need a touch screen that would be your best bet. It lasts about 5 hours so you can get use on both sides of your commute

Plus there is a large community for it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on May 16, 2012, 03:37:13 pm
I've been reading over these threads and looking at links for an hour. I don't feel like being one of those morons who starts a new thread, so since you've been talking about these devices in such a long thread here... ...Here are my needs:
..snip..


See the below link on the options of game players. They all can do what your looking for. Some have different hardware, screen types. Just need to figure out what your need vs how much you want to pay.   Personally, I would get the new JXD s5110. It is just like the JXD s601 but with better resolution, 3 touch restrictive screen, hdmi tv out, otg support (bluetooth, mouse, keyboard, wireless game controler support), and it is newer so the dev focus might shift to it.

The JXD s601 has lots more rom choices as they are just now coming out with custom roms for it. The screen isn't that bad for a restrictive finger nail touch screen. Since you would be using it for a communte you would not need the OTG, HDMI support.  The screen resolution is fine for the lower resolution games. As they were made for a 480i (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/480i) screen anyways (unless your over in europe).


Click this link to go to the post in this thread.
http://boards.dingoonity.org/other-game-systems/jxd-s601-new-android-console-from-jxd-with-shoulder-buttons!!!/msg41190/#msg41190
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Thugzy Bunnie on May 19, 2012, 03:34:14 am
ok so im new at this but been learning but can someone please give me detailed directions on how to install playstation 1 roms and the emulator for the jxd-s601. i have been searching for it but cant find anything that i could understand with my noob brain. help a bunny out! o btw you ever see a bunny rap? you can thank me later. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mb6ovBEvQvk
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on May 19, 2012, 03:44:05 am
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=install+psx+emulator+on+android
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on May 19, 2012, 11:27:32 am
ok so im new at this but been learning but can someone please give me detailed directions on how to install playstation 1 roms and the emulator for the jxd-s601.

The emulator you want is FPse which can be bought from the market for a low price (about £2.50). You will need to acquire a BIOS file which you should place on your SD (scph1001 or scph7502 will be adequate, just google) and specify this in the FPse options.

Make a new directory on the SD card for your games and rip as bin/iso from the CD using a decent burn/rip program. I use Imgburn which is free, fast and consistent.

http://www.imgburn.com/
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ErnisDy on May 19, 2012, 01:05:54 pm
Hello, so I bought JXD s601, rooted it and overclocked up to 900mhz. I installed setCpu, choose min 920(or something like that) and max 920. But it always shows about 200mhz. I tried some psx games but it's very laggy and I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 19, 2012, 02:02:36 pm
Hello, so I bought JXD s601, rooted it and overclocked up to 900mhz. I installed setCpu, choose min 920(or something like that) and max 920. But it always shows about 200mhz. I tried some psx games but it's very laggy and I don't know what to do. Any suggestions?

set the cpu governor to "performance" or "on demand" and reboot
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ErnisDy on May 19, 2012, 02:35:31 pm
Thank you! Now it's running so much better. setCPU lets me choose 1ghz, even though I overclocked to 900mhz, can I go up to 1ghz or I still need to do something more before that?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 19, 2012, 03:58:30 pm
ErnisDy
from what website have you bought the JXD S601 ?
were you satisfied with them ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ErnisDy on May 19, 2012, 04:45:25 pm
I bought it from http://dx.com/?Utm_rid=19886963&Utm_source=affiliate (http://dx.com/?Utm_rid=19886963&Utm_source=affiliate).
And yeah, I'm satisfied with them. Unlike willgoo they accept mastercard, also they sell it cheaper(now, when I bought it it was 84$). But I believe they could have put it in box, not letter with bubbles, because I got delivered damaged box, but s601 was fine.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on May 20, 2012, 02:32:11 pm
I bought it from http://dx.com/?Utm_rid=19886963&Utm_source=affiliate (http://dx.com/?Utm_rid=19886963&Utm_source=affiliate).
And yeah, I'm satisfied with them.
And shipping time? My last order @DealExtreme took almost 2 months to arrive
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ErnisDy on May 20, 2012, 07:07:31 pm
2 weeks, so kinda fast.

///

I installed gameboid, it asks me gba bios file, when I press on it program asks me it again and I can't play any GBA games,. I tried to redownload bios file, but it's same.
Same with DroidEmu. What can be wrong?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on May 20, 2012, 07:12:35 pm
2 weeks, so kinda fast.

///

I installed gameboid, it asks me gba bios file, when I press on it program asks me it again and I can't play any GBA games,. I tried to redownload bios file, but it's same.
Same with DroidEmu. What can be wrong?
In Gameboid settings point to bios file. Can't say for DroidEmu, I never used it
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: yoshi41 on May 20, 2012, 07:29:33 pm
Some emulators ask for BIOS and then immediately for the ROM file (in the same dialog). I thought it asks me again for the BIOS, but it was the ROM.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 20, 2012, 10:05:28 pm
I've been trying to get gamekeyboard to work for hours... it doesnt seem to remap my hardware keys correctly (I've remapped X, circle, triangle etc to Gamepad A, Gamepad B, Gamepad Y, etc), but when I press the buttons, gamekeyboard simply does not register them..

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 21, 2012, 01:19:44 am
I've been trying to get gamekeyboard to work for hours... it doesnt seem to remap my hardware keys correctly (I've remapped X, circle, triangle etc to Gamepad A, Gamepad B, Gamepad Y, etc), but when I press the buttons, gamekeyboard simply does not register them..

Check the switch on the bottom of the unit.  There is a slider key that needs to be slid towards the power button, otherwise the physical keys won't be recognized by the system (this is for times that you may not want physical buttons to work like when the system is in your pocket).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 21, 2012, 11:51:30 am
I've been trying to get gamekeyboard to work for hours... it doesnt seem to remap my hardware keys correctly (I've remapped X, circle, triangle etc to Gamepad A, Gamepad B, Gamepad Y, etc), but when I press the buttons, gamekeyboard simply does not register them..

Check the switch on the bottom of the unit.  There is a slider key that needs to be slid towards the power button, otherwise the physical keys won't be recognized by the system (this is for times that you may not want physical buttons to work like when the system is in your pocket).

thanks :) but (like everyone) I've had this problem before and its not that haha
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on May 21, 2012, 03:36:39 pm
I guess finding the hardware key switch is kind of a right of passage. Welcome to the inner circle :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Coccijoe on May 21, 2012, 04:57:52 pm
abhoriel, (or others) if you still have trouble with GameKeyBoard, i wrote a step by step tutorial few day ago.
http://coccijoe.blogspot.fr/2012/05/tutoriel-gamekeyboard-utiliser-les.html
Hope that could help (look step 17 maybe you'll find the awser there)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Dinoelaine on May 22, 2012, 06:58:36 am
I was thinking exactly the same when i saw that DINOelaine posting links towards DINODIRECT.
Anyway, i bought mine from their shop (I bought it 1 day before DX got it) and there was nothing wrong.
The delivery time is quite long (expect more than 3 weeks) but i got a tracking number even if i choose the cheaper cost for delivery (it's seems to be mandatory to France). I payed something like 63 € (using coupons) but i also got some little gadgets with my JXD.

I'm really happy with my purchase. The JXD run with an OC kernel (stable at 850 Mhz) and is really great for PSX, Nec Pc engine with CD sound...

I'm currently working on a nice windows phone 7 theme wich looks great !

To come back to the subject, the price for the JXD is quite good, i tried to use some coupons and i found that you can save 2,90€ by using TOPSAVE.

It's 52,08 € for the JXD wich is quite good i think if you don't mind waiting for really long time.




Thank you ..  Well . Dinodirect would like to provide coupon SPECIALLY for Dingoonity  members .. If anyone need any coupon of our site, Please let me know , I would like to share coupon for you and Give a discounted price .

Sincerely
Elaine
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 23, 2012, 06:02:24 pm

SkelRom for s601 has been updated. Just a minor update.

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,59.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 23, 2012, 08:24:07 pm
Just updated to 1.5  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 23, 2012, 10:37:54 pm
Nice update there, Skelton.  Interested in doing an interview for an upcoming project I have in the works (it is GoB related)?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 23, 2012, 11:59:25 pm
ruffnutts did something special to use kainy?

The last time I buy I could never validate the license, so you only see a small part of the screen.

It is advisable to buy now?

or some other alternative?

Thanks
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on May 24, 2012, 09:03:31 am
I know this question might be answered already in this huge topic, but it's impossible for me to retrieve the answer so I ask it anyway:
-FPSe crashes everytime I launch it, as is the case with PCEmulator. Is there something i have to tweak in order to get it started (i use skelrom V1)

Another question:
-I have google market installed but it also crashes everytime i launch it. I already tried to install google play through downloading the apk, but when i try to install it, it mentions that "app not installed". Is there something i have to do in order to install it properly?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 24, 2012, 09:35:20 am
I know this question might be answered already in this huge topic, but it's impossible for me to retrieve the answer so I ask it anyway:
-FPSe crashes everytime I launch it, as is the case with PCEmulator. Is there something i have to tweak in order to get it started (i use skelrom V1)

Another question:
-I have google market installed but it also crashes everytime i launch it. I already tried to install google play through downloading the apk, but when i try to install it, it mentions that "app not installed". Is there something i have to do in order to install it properly?

Something is wrong with your config, make sure you have installed the rom properly. I can assure you that FPSE, PCE.EMU and market work with my rom. Maybe a factory reset can help you.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 24, 2012, 09:37:10 am
Nice update there, Skelton.  Interested in doing an interview for an upcoming project I have in the works (it is GoB related)?

No problem, glad to help in your project, though maybe you can consider to make an interview to SNESFAN too, since he is the real rockstar for this console.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on May 25, 2012, 12:29:23 am
What I would love to do is this, get the major players from here that were instrumental in getting the indie dev going on the S601 and have a round robin discussion, either on Skype, a message board (where everyone can respond as time allows) or through e-mail. 

I think the work that has gone into what has been done is something that deserves being promoted (there is a strong community of homebrew devs that may adopt the S601 if they knew more about it which could mean, more good games).

Just a thought.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 25, 2012, 02:24:46 am
I decided to give a second chance kainy. I just buy it and this time it works fine (no idea because I could never verify the license in the previous version), the application is good ...

For example the nullDC emulator operates luxury, play marvel vs. capcom 2, sonic adventure 1 and 2, crazy taxy, soul calibur, soul reaver, etc, etc. from JXD S601 lying in bed is priceless.

But experience is irregular, as for example the dolphin emulator without sound and I will slow (I would say in the JXD S601 I get 30FPS, while my equip is going to 60FPS).

I have to test the pcsx2, but just finished the battery :P .

Overall I feel very good idea of the application, but the author needs to work a little harder on it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 25, 2012, 06:54:18 am
What I would love to do is this, get the major players from here that were instrumental in getting the indie dev going on the S601 and have a round robin discussion, either on Skype, a message board (where everyone can respond as time allows) or through e-mail. 

I think the work that has gone into what has been done is something that deserves being promoted (there is a strong community of homebrew devs that may adopt the S601 if they knew more about it which could mean, more good games).

Just a thought.

I've never used Skype since I have a very poor wifi connection, but glad to help through a message board, e-mail, etc...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on May 25, 2012, 07:07:27 am
I decided to give a second chance kainy. I just buy it and this time it works fine (no idea because I could never verify the license in the previous version), the application is good ...

For example the nullDC emulator operates luxury, play marvel vs. capcom 2, sonic adventure 1 and 2, crazy taxy, soul calibur, soul reaver, etc, etc. from JXD S601 lying in bed is priceless.

But experience is irregular, as for example the dolphin emulator without sound and I will slow (I would say in the JXD S601 I get 30FPS, while my equip is going to 60FPS).

I have to test the pcsx2, but just finished the battery :P .

Overall I feel very good idea of the application, but the author needs to work a little harder on it.

So glad you got it working - I aint used it for a while but I now have WOW installed on my computer so might give that another go - have you tried gamepad mode on it yet.. its not bad  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 26, 2012, 01:02:52 am
The pcsx2 does not work the screen remains in black in the console, some games run without sound and I will not because, for example sonic Generations, rayman origins (only sounds in the game's introduction).

The author has said that he will get out "kainy hd" with many new features (tell me now that I have the application :'( )

Leave a video created by my Marvel Vs Capcom 2 running on the console is rather slow for the program I use to record "screencast video recorder" (I don't have a good camera so that there is) but the game runs very well when I'm not recording

http://youtu.be/oClzvJYs_x8
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on May 26, 2012, 07:59:19 am
 :o
pcsx2 works on JXD S601 ? Even without a sound that is great !
say , does FFX work ?  ;D
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 26, 2012, 12:27:23 pm
:o
pcsx2 works on JXD S601 ? Even without a sound that is great !
say , does FFX work ?  ;D
Smida3

hehe that would be so sweet
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 26, 2012, 06:57:34 pm
My mistake, the author of kainy it will not take another version, it's going to adding HD support in the current version ;D so It's great
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 29, 2012, 11:04:49 am
I'm working on fixing the buttom ghosting at the moment, if people are interested.
I know about the combinations which result in start (four combinations) and select (four combination) presses
are there any other ghost combinations that people have encountered?

If everything goes to plan, i should be able to release a fixed kernel soon

let me know if there are other kernel issues people want addressed.

EDIT: I've looked at the matrix map and have found that there are lots of ghost combinations. the ones involving start are the most obvious and annoying in most circumstances though, as they often cause a menu to pop up.

here is the map:
Code: [Select]
/*********************** key map ************************
 *
 *           B              D              F
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button A      |Button X      |Button L
 *   A_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button B      |Button Y      |Button R
 *   C_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Up      |Arrow Down    |Button Select
 *   E_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Left    |Arrow Right   |Button Start
 *   G_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 */

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on May 29, 2012, 11:48:59 am
I'm working on fixing the buttom ghosting at the moment, if people are interested.
I know about the combinations which result in start (four combinations) and select (four combination) presses
are there any other ghost combinations that people have encountered?

If everything goes to plan, i should be able to release a fixed kernel soon

let me know if there are other kernel issues people want addressed.

EDIT: I've looked at the matrix map and have found that there are lots of ghost combinations. the ones involving start are the most obvious and annoying in most circumstances though, as they often cause a menu to pop up.

here is the map:
Code: [Select]
/*********************** key map ************************
 *
 *           B              D              F
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button A      |Button X      |Button L
 *   A_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button B      |Button Y      |Button R
 *   C_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Up      |Arrow Down    |Button Select
 *   E_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Left    |Arrow Right   |Button Start
 *   G_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 */

So I guess it's the keyboard driver? It's needed flashing a new kernel right?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on May 29, 2012, 12:00:23 pm
I'm working on fixing the buttom ghosting at the moment, if people are interested.
I know about the combinations which result in start (four combinations) and select (four combination) presses
are there any other ghost combinations that people have encountered?

If everything goes to plan, i should be able to release a fixed kernel soon

let me know if there are other kernel issues people want addressed.

EDIT: I've looked at the matrix map and have found that there are lots of ghost combinations. the ones involving start are the most obvious and annoying in most circumstances though, as they often cause a menu to pop up.

here is the map:
Code: [Select]
/*********************** key map ************************
 *
 *           B              D              F
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button A      |Button X      |Button L
 *   A_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button B      |Button Y      |Button R
 *   C_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Up      |Arrow Down    |Button Select
 *   E_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Left    |Arrow Right   |Button Start
 *   G_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 */

So I guess it's the keyboard driver? It's needed flashing a new kernel right?
No, it's hardware issue. Eg. if you press A, B and R system should register also L pressed although you didn't touch it. Only solution- add diodes (Shottky's diodes- lowest voltage drop) to each button so button triggers only it's own lines.
Here's (http://pcbheaven.com/wikipages/How_Key_Matrices_Works/) quite good explanation how keypad matrix works (with pictures ;) )
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Megacubo on May 29, 2012, 06:42:55 pm
Hopefully someone can fix the problem with the buttons ;D

I do not think I can help Because I have no idea :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: abhoriel on May 29, 2012, 11:17:42 pm
I'm working on fixing the buttom ghosting at the moment, if people are interested.
I know about the combinations which result in start (four combinations) and select (four combination) presses
are there any other ghost combinations that people have encountered?

If everything goes to plan, i should be able to release a fixed kernel soon

let me know if there are other kernel issues people want addressed.

EDIT: I've looked at the matrix map and have found that there are lots of ghost combinations. the ones involving start are the most obvious and annoying in most circumstances though, as they often cause a menu to pop up.

here is the map:
Code: [Select]
/*********************** key map ************************
 *
 *           B              D              F
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button A      |Button X      |Button L
 *   A_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button B      |Button Y      |Button R
 *   C_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Up      |Arrow Down    |Button Select
 *   E_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Left    |Arrow Right   |Button Start
 *   G_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 */

So I guess it's the keyboard driver? It's needed flashing a new kernel right?
No, it's hardware issue. Eg. if you press A, B and R system should register also L pressed although you didn't touch it. Only solution- add diodes (Shottky's diodes- lowest voltage drop) to each button so button triggers only it's own lines.
Here's (http://pcbheaven.com/wikipages/How_Key_Matrices_Works/) quite good explanation how keypad matrix works (with pictures ;) )

exactly, the ghosting cant be solved perfectly but there are a number of solutions

1) blocking
this means ignoring keypresses that will cause ghosting. i dont really like this, because it means that with certain combinations, the pressing of a 3rd button will be completely ignored
2)
filtering out the most problematic and annoying ghosts. I was thinking of filtered the combinations that result in start and select being pressed. other combinations do occur, but are generally less problematic

anyway, i dont have a lot of free time at the moment but i'll look further into it before i make any fixes

 :P
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on May 30, 2012, 08:33:32 pm
How's the Snes on this system? Can it play it perfectly? Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on May 30, 2012, 09:28:37 pm
pretty much yes, you can even play super mario world at 400% speed if youd like to :p (its fun as hell xD)

that is, if your device can overclock to about 800-1000mhz (which should be the case for most)
Title: Odp: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on May 30, 2012, 09:47:27 pm
I'm working on fixing the buttom ghosting at the moment, if people are interested.
I know about the combinations which result in start (four combinations) and select (four combination) presses
are there any other ghost combinations that people have encountered?

If everything goes to plan, i should be able to release a fixed kernel soon

let me know if there are other kernel issues people want addressed.

EDIT: I've looked at the matrix map and have found that there are lots of ghost combinations. the ones involving start are the most obvious and annoying in most circumstances though, as they often cause a menu to pop up.

here is the map:
Code: [Select]
/*********************** key map ************************
 *
 *           B              D              F
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button A      |Button X      |Button L
 *   A_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Button B      |Button Y      |Button R
 *   C_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Up      |Arrow Down    |Button Select
 *   E_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |Arrow Left    |Arrow Right   |Button Start
 *   G_______|\_____________|\_____________|\____________
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 *           |              |              |
 */

So I guess it's the keyboard driver? It's needed flashing a new kernel right?
No, it's hardware issue. Eg. if you press A, B and R system should register also L pressed although you didn't touch it. Only solution- add diodes (Shottky's diodes- lowest voltage drop) to each button so button triggers only it's own lines.
Here's (http://pcbheaven.com/wikipages/How_Key_Matrices_Works/) quite good explanation how keypad matrix works (with pictures ;) )

exactly, the ghosting cant be solved perfectly but there are a number of solutions

1) blocking
this means ignoring keypresses that will cause ghosting. i dont really like this, because it means that with certain combinations, the pressing of a 3rd button will be completely ignored
2)
filtering out the most problematic and annoying ghosts. I was thinking of filtered the combinations that result in start and select being pressed. other combinations do occur, but are generally less problematic

anyway, i dont have a lot of free time at the moment but i'll look further into it before i make any fixes

 :P

Filtering seems to be a better option, blocking would most likely prevent desired button combos from working.
IMO filtering start and select should ne enough
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on June 01, 2012, 02:36:55 am
Dingoo A320 vs Jxd S601? Which has more support? Better design? Emulation? Thanks! :D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on June 03, 2012, 01:32:50 pm
I have to say the S601 (or the newer S5110 which runs ICS and has a higher res screen but different graphics chip) for the simple fact that they run Android and you can benefit from the interest from programmers for that OS.  I have never played a Dingoo (hardly remember what it looks like) but I know it is closed source for the most part and quite small in comparison to the amount of software that will run between the two.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on June 03, 2012, 08:56:00 pm
I am super happy with my s601 player.

I have gba, snes, nes, etc emulators. I have kainy to play my computer games. I have onlive to play newer games. I have netflix, hulu for my movies fix. I have ebooks I can read on it. I convert them from the pdf files. It does my podcasts i listen to for work. It does email, inet. I found twitch.tv app for it also. :) The best thing jxd could have done was do android for it.

Once they get the jxd s5110 to at least 800 mhz I will convert to that one for the wireless remote and hdmi support. :)

I love my s601 player.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 03, 2012, 09:17:29 pm
I am super happy with my s601 player.

I have gba, snes, nes, etc emulators. I have kainy to play my computer games. I have onlive to play newer games. I have netflix, hulu for my movies fix. I have ebooks I can read on it. I convert them from the pdf files. It does my podcasts i listen to for work. It does email, inet. I found twitch.tv app for it also. :) The best thing jxd could have done was do android for it.

Once they get the jxd s5110 to at least 800 mhz I will convert to that one for the wireless remote and hdmi support. :)

I love my s601 player.

JXD s5110 is running at 800 with last ICS firmware. And in Android 2.3 you have overclocked kernels :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on June 03, 2012, 10:15:47 pm
The S5110 is running at a true 1 gig speed, isn't it?  Not the quasi 1 gig that JXD pulled with the S601 (600 CPU/400 Mali Chip).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 03, 2012, 10:28:46 pm
The S5110 is running at a true 1 gig speed, isn't it?  Not the quasi 1 gig that JXD pulled with the S601 (600 CPU/400 Mali Chip).

The system states 1 ghz in system info. But the true speed is almost 800 mhz (is underclocked even in Android 4.0 las firmware). In the Android 2.3 firm clock is 600 mhz by default but I made some OC kernels up to 1 ghz.
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on June 03, 2012, 11:02:26 pm
The S5110 is running at a true 1 gig speed, isn't it?  Not the quasi 1 gig that JXD pulled with the S601 (600 CPU/400 Mali Chip).

Fairly certain its the same SoC
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TeiselBonne1834 on June 05, 2012, 03:53:51 am
So the 5110 is the way to go?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 05, 2012, 06:43:03 pm
Hey guys ,
could anyone test Dungeon Mapp ( Lite ) for me ?
I am rally interested in the idea of this app so if it does not work is there another app that does the similar but works on JXD S601 ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on June 06, 2012, 02:20:11 am
Hey guys ,
could anyone test Dungeon Mapp ( Lite ) for me ?
I am rally interested in the idea of this app so if it does not work is there another app that does the similar but works on JXD S601 ?

At first glance, Google Play says that Dungeon Mapp is not compatible with either the stock S601 or Skelrom Custom ROM.  Will see if I can find the lite APK somewhere else and install it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 06, 2012, 12:47:48 pm
Hey guys ,
could anyone test Dungeon Mapp ( Lite ) for me ?
I am rally interested in the idea of this app so if it does not work is there another app that does the similar but works on JXD S601 ?

At first glance, Google Play says that Dungeon Mapp is not compatible with either the stock S601 or Skelrom Custom ROM.  Will see if I can find the lite APK somewhere else and install it.

Too bad that i can't help you .
but not all hope is lost .

Thanks a lot for testing it for me .

BTW: I found a similar one it is called Rpg Map ( Free )
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on June 07, 2012, 06:35:18 am
Hey guys, could anyone test Dungeon Mapp ( Lite ) for me? I am rally interested in the idea of this app so if it does not work is there another app that does the similar but works on JXD S601?

I emailed the author and got the lite apk. It installs. It works. The size was meant for 9" screen. The resolution is to small to read on the s601. Maybe can contact the author and get him to make it work on a 480x272 screen resolution.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darclear on June 08, 2012, 10:15:43 pm
i installed the leaked ics for s601, unlock root wont root it, and google play store wont run. any suggestions?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 08, 2012, 10:38:51 pm

The leaked ICS runs quite badly, since it's limited to 600 mhz. My suggestion is come back to Gingerbread.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darclear on June 09, 2012, 12:26:11 pm
ok, went back to 800mhz fw after factory reset. now its telling me no room to install anything. too many rom test updates have filled the internal memory.
HELP! internal storage and sdcard have been formatted
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 09, 2012, 02:12:27 pm
My JXD S601 worked fine for 3 weeks and I really liked it. But since 4 days it started crashing often and now it always crashes during Android startup. I didn't change the default clock speed or root. It's to late to do that now because it won't start. There were a few more problems like that in this thread and I wonder what my chances are if I bought another one. More then 50% chance it would survive a year? I bought it at Pandawill and might try it at DealExtreme this time. I need a device with a bigger screen than the Dingoo for playing old Nintendo roms. Android game-emulators are very good, does any one have experience in playing these games with a normal 7" tablet with capacitive screen? Can you really play well with the virtual buttons? They don't sell the JXD here in Holland but I can buy a tablet here and bring it back when it's broke. Sending it up and down to China costs almost as much as its original price.
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on June 09, 2012, 03:15:12 pm
I need a device with a bigger screen than the Dingoo for playing old Nintendo roms. Android game-emulators are very good, does any one have experience in playing these games with a normal 7" tablet with capacitive screen? Can you really play well with the virtual buttons? They don't sell the JXD here in Holland but I can buy a tablet here and bring it back when it's broke. Sending it up and down to China costs almost as much as its original price.

I've got two tablets, a Dropad and a Nook, both about seven inches and both have been great for most emulation. GBA, NES and any other 2-4 button systems work pretty well, NES has no lag, GBA minor. N64 runs great but it gets tricky with multiple virtual buttons. I'd say you can definitely do it, but it might be annoying if you want any system with a more complex control scheme.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 09, 2012, 04:15:12 pm
I need a device with a bigger screen than the Dingoo for playing old Nintendo roms. Android game-emulators are very good, does any one have experience in playing these games with a normal 7" tablet with capacitive screen? Can you really play well with the virtual buttons? They don't sell the JXD here in Holland but I can buy a tablet here and bring it back when it's broke. Sending it up and down to China costs almost as much as its original price.

I've got two tablets, a Dropad and a Nook, both about seven inches and both have been great for most emulation. GBA, NES and any other 2-4 button systems work pretty well, NES has no lag, GBA minor. N64 runs great but it gets tricky with multiple virtual buttons. I'd say you can definitely do it, but it might be annoying if you want any system with a more complex control scheme.

Thanks, I think I'll buy a tablet like that. Unless Pandawill sends an engineer to fix my jxd.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on June 09, 2012, 09:33:56 pm
what about the BiTT ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 09, 2012, 11:31:36 pm
what about the BiTT ?
Googled BiTT and found one at Intertoys. So I can buy stuff like this at my local shopping centre. Twice the price of the S601 but better specs: 7" capacitive screen, 1.2 GHz. I might go for that.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 11, 2012, 06:32:13 am
What is the life expectancy of the JXD S601? Mine broke after using it a lot in 3 weeks, about 100 to 200 hours. Did somebody use it much longer than 200 hours? Sending it over for repair to PandaWill would cost more than half of the original price. If what I get back would break again after 200 hours it would be a waiste of money.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on June 11, 2012, 01:53:04 pm
Don't know. I've had to fix the shoulder button but otherwise it's working fine at 800Mhz. For the money I paid this is probably the best value device I ever bought. I love my e-reader more but that's over 300 pounds. I often say that even if my JXD exploded right now I'd already had my 60 pounds worth of fun out of it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 11, 2012, 02:07:21 pm
Maybe I just had the bad luck getting one that was produced the morning after Chinese New Year. I could give it a try and send it back to China for repair. It was good value for money when it still worked.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on June 11, 2012, 09:33:58 pm
That's why I like amazon. That's where I ordered mine. Got the first one with a faulty screen, sent it back for free (courier picked it up from me) and got the replacement two days later.
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: singapura on June 12, 2012, 01:33:09 am
That's why I like amazon. That's where I ordered mine. Got the first one with a faulty screen, sent it back for free (courier picked it up from me) and got the replacement two days later.
i'm sure Amazon doesn't do that in The Netherlands.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 12, 2012, 11:05:01 am
That's why I like amazon. That's where I ordered mine. Got the first one with a faulty screen, sent it back for free (courier picked it up from me) and got the replacement two days later.
i'm sure Amazon doesn't do that in The Netherlands.
My experiences with Chinese sellers (DX, Ebay, PandaWill) were quite good up to now. If it's small, electronic and I don't need it urgent, then I always get it in China. Got a Dingoo, another PSP shaped emulator console and a lot of 1-5 dollar stuff in the last year. One time I didn't receive an item after 5 weeks and they sent a new one. One time I got a refund for an item that didn't work. My S601 is the worst case scenario, it was not DOA but it worked first and then stopped working after 3 weeks. No chance they will give a refund or send a new one without you having to send them the broken item first. But the costs appear to be not that bad. I can send it in a bubble envelope for only 8 USD and they will send it back for free. Of course it won't be back in 2 days, I guess more like 2 months.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 12, 2012, 02:38:36 pm
That's why I like amazon. That's where I ordered mine. Got the first one with a faulty screen, sent it back for free (courier picked it up from me) and got the replacement two days later.
i'm sure Amazon doesn't do that in The Netherlands.
My experiences with Chinese sellers (DX, Ebay, PandaWill) were quite good up to now. If it's small, electronic and I don't need it urgent, then I always get it in China. Got a Dingoo, another PSP shaped emulator console and a lot of 1-5 dollar stuff in the last year. One time I didn't receive an item after 5 weeks and they sent a new one. One time I got a refund for an item that didn't work. My S601 is the worst case scenario, it was not DOA but it worked first and then stopped working after 3 weeks. No chance they will give a refund or send a new one without you having to send them the broken item first. But the costs appear to be not that bad. I can send it in a bubble envelope for only 8 USD and they will send it back for free. Of course it won't be back in 2 days, I guess more like 2 months.

Man just stop scaring the s*** out of me .
Mine JXD S601 should arrive today and I am scared as hell because you keep posting how it broke after 3 weeks .
Just stop it please. You got a defective item that sort of thing happen so just contact the e-shop and solve it with them.
Now I am rally scared because I think I made a bad choice in buying a JXD S601 because apparently a lot of people had the problem of JXD just braking in their hands  after a while .

Smida3  :'(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Paul on June 12, 2012, 04:33:52 pm
Man just stop scaring the s*** out of me .
Mine JXD S601 should arrive today and I am scared as hell because you keep posting how it broke after 3 weeks .
Just stop it please. You got a defective item that sort of thing happen so just contact the e-shop and solve it with them.

I don't understand your objections. One of the main reasons behind forums is that people can share their experiences - good or bad. Don't read the forums if you don't want to know. Keep in mind that poeple are more likely to post about it if it breaks because people whose models work fine have nothing to post about - hence reporting like that is always skewed in favour of negative experiences.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 12, 2012, 04:59:40 pm
It is just ...
I just see myself in jos's place . The only thing I would recommend to him is : chat with the e-shop and request a refound.

Sorry if i overreacted somehow . . . I am under a big preassure now . Imagine that you are waiting 2 months for your JXD S601 and now it will finally come and the only thing you read about your device for the past 2 months is that the device you are going to recieve is going to break after 100h of playing .

It messes with my thoughts .

http://youtu.be/geWqU2_-gCw - I am calm

Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on June 12, 2012, 05:28:25 pm
It is just ...
I just see myself in jos's place . The only thing I would recommend to him is : chat with the e-shop and request a refound.

Sorry if i overreacted somehow . . . I am under a big preassure now . Imagine that you are waiting 2 months for your JXD S601 and now it will finally come and the only thing you read about your device for the past 2 months is that the device you are going to recieve is going to break after 100h of playing .

It messes with my thoughts .

http://youtu.be/geWqU2_-gCw - I am calm

Smida3
Sorry to have upset you. If you already bought it these are things you don't want to know. But if you didn't buy it yet it is interesting to know what the chances are that it will break. Otherwise you just have to answer yourself one question. Do you feel lucky? It wasn't all that bad, I had my three weeks of fun with it and in two months time it will continue. Just don't buy anything in China that you really can't miss for some time, like a pacemaker.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 12, 2012, 05:44:53 pm
 ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on June 12, 2012, 09:40:24 pm
If you want something that can do what this does and can last longer. Get a Xperia Play or vita.  JXD is know for supporting a product for about 6 months with at least 1 firmware update and then moves on to the next gamebox mould they are rebranding to their JXD name.

So far my should buttons broken but I fix them by resoldering them back in place. Week solder points to begin with.  My box freezes everytime it comes out of sleep and needs to be rebooted, and if I set the cpu to high (above 850 mhz) the apk's get corrupted and need to be reinstalled.

I have to admit one little thing I did drop it to the ground from belly high, at least 4 foot drop. when my wife was trying to grab it out of my hands, she was sick and tired of me playing video games all the time. ha ha. nothing was broken after the drop.  most devices do break from that high or at least start to malfunction.

The the sub $100 price tag you get what you pay for, a cheaply made, android device, or gamebox as I like to call it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 13, 2012, 06:35:09 pm
Hi I got my JXd today and thanks God it is ok and working like a charm, but I have a little problem , because I cannot connect to our home wi-fi .
It seems it is " Obtaining IP Address Android WiFi problem " but the solution on the web dos not work for me ... or I am doing something wrong .
Anybodey else had this problem ?
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 13, 2012, 09:31:42 pm
Hi I got my JXd today and thanks God it is ok and working like a charm, but I have a little problem , because I cannot connect to our home wi-fi .
It seems it is " Obtaining IP Address Android WiFi problem " but the solution on the web dos not work for me ... or I am doing something wrong .
Anybodey else had this problem ?
Smida3
Install skelton's firmware, no problems with wifi for me
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 13, 2012, 09:37:26 pm
Hi I got my JXd today and thanks God it is ok and working like a charm, but I have a little problem , because I cannot connect to our home wi-fi .
It seems it is " Obtaining IP Address Android WiFi problem " but the solution on the web dos not work for me ... or I am doing something wrong .
Anybodey else had this problem ?
Smida3

Your router uses WEP or WPA password? If it's wep, try to change it to WPA.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 14, 2012, 06:42:38 am
WPA 2
I will try to install your rom and see if it helps.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 14, 2012, 07:15:55 am
 Oh , well soI cannot install the skelrom.
I installed some apps on the SD so I ereased them all with the menu option and unmounted it.
But when I plug my card in the PC and I copy some files on it is says something about card protection and it does not let me copy.
....
...
I am a dumbass my lock in the adapter was on  :)

okay installed skelrom and my wifi still does not work . It recognices thge wi-fi i input a pass and it is just saying connecting ... obtaining IP adress from /mywifi/ ... disconnected .

I will try our school wifi so that I would know where is the problem
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 14, 2012, 07:26:57 am
Oh , well soI cannot install the skelrom.
I installed some apps on the SD so I ereased them all with the menu option and unmounted it.
But when I plug my card in the PC and I copy some files on it is says something about card protection and it does not let me copy.
....
...
I am a dumbass my lock in the adapter was on  :)

My rom is very easy to install, it gives you an error or something?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 14, 2012, 07:38:14 am
Oh , well soI cannot install the skelrom.
I installed some apps on the SD so I ereased them all with the menu option and unmounted it.
But when I plug my card in the PC and I copy some files on it is says something about card protection and it does not let me copy.
....
...
I am a dumbass my lock in the adapter was on  :)

My rom is very easy to install, it gives you an error or something?
skelrominstalled wifi not working .
PS : sorry it is WPA 2
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 14, 2012, 08:20:25 am
Oh , well soI cannot install the skelrom.
I installed some apps on the SD so I ereased them all with the menu option and unmounted it.
But when I plug my card in the PC and I copy some files on it is says something about card protection and it does not let me copy.
....
...
I am a dumbass my lock in the adapter was on  :)

My rom is very easy to install, it gives you an error or something?
skelrominstalled wifi not working .
PS : sorry it is WPA 2

Strange. Wifi works OK for me using WPA2 too. Have you tried to change something in your router? Like using WPA instead of WPA2?
Title: Odp: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 14, 2012, 08:57:40 am
Oh , well soI cannot install the skelrom.
I installed some apps on the SD so I ereased them all with the menu option and unmounted it.
But when I plug my card in the PC and I copy some files on it is says something about card protection and it does not let me copy.
....
...
I am a dumbass my lock in the adapter was on  :)

My rom is very easy to install, it gives you an error or something?
skelrominstalled wifi not working .
PS : sorry it is WPA 2
Try WPA2 witk TKIP encryption (works for me)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on June 14, 2012, 01:40:41 pm
B? G? N?  What is the Channel? Some can't work on channels 12-14
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 14, 2012, 02:00:46 pm
okay backl from school
The wifi works like a charm there so it can connect to wifi  but  it just has some problems with our .
Please I do not understand the questions you atre asking . Please try to explain, so that a Lister would understand .
Title: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on June 14, 2012, 02:45:16 pm
I'm running stock rom right now (the 800mhz update) and, for some reason, fpse no longer works. I've got chainfire installed, no plugin, but every game simply black screens  and then crashes. Does anyone have a suggestion outside of updating to a custom rom? I've tried skeltons and snesfans, and neither wants to install.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 14, 2012, 02:47:27 pm
smida3, It's a problem of your router, try changing the encryption method (wpa2 to another). Also, Wifi uses 14 channels in routers, but some channels may have a problem with the s601. You can try changing the Wifi Channel of your router to another number.

JXDed, What problem do you find installing a custom rom? Why can not install?

Check if you have this line in your build.prop.

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1

If you have delete or modify it by using: ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 14, 2012, 06:14:04 pm
SOLVED :

The problem was the big distance between me and my router .
Thanks everyone
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on June 15, 2012, 01:05:15 am
JXDed, What problem do you find installing a custom rom? Why can not install?

Check if you have this line in your build.prop.

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1

If you have delete or modify it by using: ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0

I'll try checking my build.prop in a moment, see if that can help at all.

Basically, no matter who's custom rom I install, I ended up with non-stop FCing of acore processes. I thought it might have been a problem of not doing a full wipe, but I tried several different methods, none successful, and ultimately gave up in favor of having a working, stable (but not ideal) device. I might give it another shot soon, because I'm nearly done with Minish Cap (owned it for nearly a year, finally playing it in rom form) and then I'll feel more free for flashing.

On a sidenote, is there any chance the next incarnation of Skelrom will be 4.0 based, or are we still holding our collective breaths for the "official" 4.0 release from JXD?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 15, 2012, 07:10:58 am
JXDed, What problem do you find installing a custom rom? Why can not install?

Check if you have this line in your build.prop.

ro.kernel.android.checkjni=1

If you have delete or modify it by using: ro.kernel.android.checkjni=0

I'll try checking my build.prop in a moment, see if that can help at all.

Basically, no matter who's custom rom I install, I ended up with non-stop FCing of acore processes. I thought it might have been a problem of not doing a full wipe, but I tried several different methods, none successful, and ultimately gave up in favor of having a working, stable (but not ideal) device. I might give it another shot soon, because I'm nearly done with Minish Cap (owned it for nearly a year, finally playing it in rom form) and then I'll feel more free for flashing.

On a sidenote, is there any chance the next incarnation of Skelrom will be 4.0 based, or are we still holding our collective breaths for the "official" 4.0 release from JXD?

The last thing I heard about Android 4.0 from JXD is that probably there won't be an official release of android 4.0.
The actual release is quite buggy and very miites in speed (it's running at 600) so unless JXD releases something better, don't expect an skelrom for ICS. In any case, I think this system run better using gingerbread than Android 4.0.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 15, 2012, 05:46:18 pm
Dungeon Hunter 3 works on the S601 but you need to side load it... and its free so that's cool for those interested  8)

Could you please discribe me HOW to run it ?  I would make a video on how to do it for everyone and I could make a video of it running on JXD S601.
Thanks

PS : I have Skelrom.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bamboori on June 15, 2012, 06:12:59 pm
regarding android 4.0: imo android 4.0 is only useful for using gamepads, and since the s601 doesnt have otg it doesnt need it :p
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on June 15, 2012, 09:02:32 pm
Dungeon Hunter 3 works on the S601 but you need to side load it... and its free so that's cool for those interested  8)

Could you please discribe me HOW to run it ?  I would make a video on how to do it for everyone and I could make a video of it running on JXD S601.
Thanks

PS : I have Skelrom.

Did you donwload it and when you ran it got an error? if so you need to edit the build.prop using root explorer with a text editor and change the 2 lines to this

ro.product.model=GT-I9000
ro.product.brand=samsung

once the game gets extra data and runs you can change it back to the original keep a backup of it  8)

see this post
http://boards.dingoonity.org/android-devices/build-prop-editing-for-better-experience/

ruffnutts ;)

P.S on the S601 I only think you have to side load it though... but could be wrong...


Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: yoshi41 on June 15, 2012, 10:01:34 pm
Did you donwload it and when you ran it got an error? if so you need to edit the build.prop using root explorer with a text editor and change the 2 lines to this

ro.product.model=GT-I9000
ro.product.brand=samsung

BTW. ROM Toolbox Lite (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.liberty.toolbox) has a GUI to change system properties (and lots of other stuff). It's under Performance -> Build.prop tweaks.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on June 15, 2012, 10:52:26 pm
Well I can confirm that the S601 only needs a side loaded apk where the G16 needs the above methods  ;D

BTW to enjoy this game on the S601 or G16 you need to use GameKeyboard 2.1's touch emulation....

Stand corrected if you playing on the S601 with Skelrom as its based on xperia play the buttons do work,
But if not then you need GameKeyboard 2.1.....
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 17, 2012, 01:23:49 pm
Hi I made some HD videos of JXD S601 . Hope you like it.


Temple run

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQKsKoqw_aM

Legend of Zelda - Ocarina of time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkLQ0O5RMhM

Diablo 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXLVE0GzPOQ


If you want more reply or send me a PM .

Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 17, 2012, 04:13:30 pm

Good videos. Thanks.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 17, 2012, 05:02:07 pm
 Made a DH 3 video since i got it running .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztuthhm5rnc
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on June 19, 2012, 02:03:51 am
Here are a few vids I made using the S601 for those interested:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZn929mYudI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSCMN4pttg8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl3rYQwueNM
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on June 19, 2012, 03:18:48 am
I am NTSC and having trouble with the RCA out. I am using the updated tv.. APK provided by skel.. I think it might be the cable I am using. PM me a link to a "cheap" cord that will work please.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on June 19, 2012, 08:03:35 pm
Any videos to tuoritals on how to setup the dosbox and run games from it? I want to try to play some old doom, hexen, heretic, amd decent games on it.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on June 20, 2012, 03:32:46 am
Any videos to tuoritals on how to setup the dosbox and run games from it? I want to try to play some old doom, hexen, heretic, amd decent games on it.

Why not just grab some engine ports for Android?  There are plenty, I am sure since at least Doom was a popular game and the source code to the engine is open sourced.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 23, 2012, 10:21:01 am
Hi,
I am having some problems running advanced Android games .
I install the game, download the additional data by wi-fi and the game just plays the intro (backstab) or just the gameloft logo (shadow guardian) and than it just turns itself off and I back in homescreen .
Is someone else having theese troubles ? How can I get the games running ?

Thanks for every help
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 23, 2012, 11:32:57 am
Hi,
I am having some problems running advanced Android games .
I install the game, download the additional data by wi-fi and the game just plays the intro (backstab) or just the gameloft logo (shadow guardian) and than it just turns itself off and I back in homescreen .
Is someone else having theese troubles ? How can I get the games running ?

Thanks for every help
Smida3

Maybe these games need a better resolution screen? Not sure.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 23, 2012, 01:40:35 pm
Hi,
I am having some problems running advanced Android games .
I install the game, download the additional data by wi-fi and the game just plays the intro (backstab) or just the gameloft logo (shadow guardian) and than it just turns itself off and I back in homescreen .
Is someone else having theese troubles ? How can I get the games running ?

Thanks for every help
Smida3

Maybe these games need a better resolution screen? Not sure.


I dont think this is going to be the problem , because when I am downloading the game data the resolution is completely fine .
But thanks for the hint I will try other versions of the games.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 23, 2012, 07:19:58 pm
Do you think it would solve the problem if I would install the chainfire ?
I noticed It helped with the GTA3 and I also noticed that the chainfire comes pre-installed with the skelrom but when I tried to install It said that it might cause that my device will not boot again . and I dont want that to happen .
Is it completely safe to try than ?
Smida3
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 23, 2012, 07:27:17 pm

You can try Chainfire 3d, and try to use another plugin. You can find the plugins for chainfire in XDA. Just copy to the sdcard, and select another video plugin for a game that doesn't work. Maybe can help.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 23, 2012, 07:29:56 pm

You can try Chainfire 3d, and try to use another plugin. You can find the plugins for chainfire in XDA. Just copy to the sdcard, and select another video plugin for a game that doesn't work. Maybe can help.

But is it safe ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on June 23, 2012, 07:34:45 pm

Sure, completely safe. :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 23, 2012, 08:45:40 pm
sorry but it does not work ... :-(
I tried 2 more games and Itr judt blacks out !
Oh man ... Too bad the xperia games does not work on itn :-( ¨
 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on June 24, 2012, 02:18:40 am
From my experience with the S601, I have yet to completely "brick" it to the point that I cannot at least just re-install the original firmware from JXD's website (just keep a copy handy).  Skelrom installed just fine with no problems so you should be fine if you decide to install it.  Just make sure to have your system fully charged and even possibly hooked up to a power outlet, just in case and you should have it installed without a hitch.

Hope that helps alleviate your concerns.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 24, 2012, 10:54:31 am
Chainfire installed without problems but the android games still dont work .
Try for example Brothers in arms 2 free . I Install the game, everything works fine , resolution is fine , I download the additional data and BAM the game starts and after the logo animation endes the game crashes .
And that is with most of the android games .

Please help !
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 24, 2012, 12:53:16 pm
Maybe try using a different chainfire plugin
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 24, 2012, 01:15:50 pm
Maybe try using a different chainfire plugin

Do you have any ideas what plugin could work , becauce I am too frightened to just download something on the internet and hope it will not brick my JXD S601

EDIT : I am not sure if I am using the Chainfire properly .  ???  Because now I tried GTA 3 (blacks as usual)
 Could anyone just give me a brief tutorial on how to use the chainfire ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 24, 2012, 02:05:29 pm
Do you have any ideas what plugin could work , becauce I am too frightened to just download something on the internet and hope it will not brick my JXD S601
Sorry, I didn't use Chainfire yet

EDIT : I am not sure if I am using the Chainfire properly .  ???  Because now I tried GTA 3 (blacks as usual)
 Could anyone just give me a brief tutorial on how to use the chainfire ?
Here you go (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433946)
Start from "Download and install Chainfire", previous info is device specific
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 24, 2012, 02:16:56 pm
thanks
I will let you know . BTW for those who already got the GTA3 running could you say wich plugin you used ?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 24, 2012, 02:28:21 pm
Yeah !  Your tutorial WORKS !
Thanks a lot man ! I am going to try more games soon.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 24, 2012, 02:46:50 pm
Yeah !  Your tutorial WORKS !
Thanks a lot man ! I am going to try more games soon.
Glad I could help (but it's not mine tutorial ;) )
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on June 27, 2012, 05:56:26 pm
I have an annoying problem with my jxd. The battery drains overnight. When it is fully charged, it stays standbye the whole day without problem but the next morning the battery is empty. The back is also warm. So I guess some program is using a lot of resources during the night. Is there an app to log the battery usage? Or did anyone had similar problems. The overall battery life is normal though.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 27, 2012, 06:06:57 pm
I have an annoying problem with my jxd. The battery drains overnight. When it is fully charged, it stays standbye the whole day without problem but the next morning the battery is empty. The back is also warm. So I guess some program is using a lot of resources during the night. Is there an app to log the battery usage? Or did anyone had similar problems. The overall battery life is normal though.
Cpu Spy (free) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bvalosek.cpuspy) -you can check how much cpu time was spent for each clock frequency
Better Battery Stats (paid) (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.asksven.betterbatterystats)- you get usage statistics for all apps and processes that were running (including system processes)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 28, 2012, 02:01:05 pm
I recommend the Go pluging already in the Skelrom , wich kills all apps and cleans your RAM .
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on June 28, 2012, 07:29:28 pm
CPU spy does not work with the jxd, it states that the kernel is imcompatible with it.
I don't want to pay for an app from which I'm not sure it will solve my problem.

I will try the go plugin, never heard from it but it will be usefull anyhow
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: newbeginnings21 on June 29, 2012, 02:25:24 am
can someone please help me. Im running easy tools my system is rooted and i have the update (800hz).
I cannot get n64oid to work on the device. I downloaded a different n64 emulator and the rom worked fine but when i use 64oid the rom does not load.  its official and i have the sam app

i changed the build prop ro.kenel.... to =0 and that fixed FPSE but n64oid will not work.
i changed it back but did not work. so i put it back to 0
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on June 29, 2012, 08:00:03 am
CPU spy does not work with the jxd, it states that the kernel is imcompatible with it.
I don't want to pay for an app from which I'm not sure it will solve my problem.

I will try the go plugin, never heard from it but it will be usefull anyhow
I'll check Better Battery Stats on s601 (already bought)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on June 29, 2012, 01:43:05 pm
I recommend the Go pluging already in the Skelrom , wich kills all apps and cleans your RAM .

I cannot find go plugin, only go store; go themes;go widgets;go keyboard and go launcher. Which one do you mean (i have skelrom V1.5
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on June 29, 2012, 02:52:59 pm
I recommend the Go pluging already in the Skelrom , wich kills all apps and cleans your RAM .

I cannot find go plugin, only go store; go themes;go widgets;go keyboard and go launcher. Which one do you mean (i have skelrom V1.5

Sorry for that I mean Go widget .
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zinix on July 12, 2012, 09:50:52 am
Hello! I just received from DX a new JXD S601 (made on June 2012). In default firmware there is a TV-out app apk pre-installed. When I plug on the RCA cable to S601 and turn on the app TV, the image on  my TV appears, but it is asking me for confirmation (15 seconds to confirm) - "confirm YES/NO". I pressed all the buttons and tried to touch the screen, but nothing! Which button or combination I need to press to confirm?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: perrodingoo on July 12, 2012, 09:39:03 pm
...Which button or combination I need to press to confirm?
Look at your TV screen and try to chose the same position on the touch screen of S601, chose "yes", then when you are in tv mode press "exit" button. Then when you want turn off tv mode, run again TV app and chose "LCD screen" button.
Good luck.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on July 14, 2012, 07:02:21 am
in case anyone is looking for it, here's the android kernel source for both gingerbread and ICS for the S601

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,122.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 14, 2012, 09:09:12 am
in case anyone is looking for it, here's the android kernel source for both gingerbread and ICS for the S601

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,122.0.html

Wow, thanks a lot. :) Probably we can get a proper ICS build with this.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: naxeras on July 14, 2012, 09:28:42 am
It is possible compile a working kernel for s5110?

We need a working cifs module an if its possible a bluethood module for use with OTG.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on July 14, 2012, 10:54:28 am
Thanks SNESFAN :)
I've took a quick look, sources seem to be complete :)
One step closer to CMW :)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDed on July 14, 2012, 02:52:54 pm
Skelton, I know you're retired from the s601, but is there any chance you might build us a little something? Pretty please?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 14, 2012, 03:45:58 pm
Skelton, I know you're retired from the s601, but is there any chance you might build us a little something? Pretty please?

Maybe when I come back from holidays I'll do some research, though my s601 is giving me some problems (probably dying), so not sure. I really need much time to develop something and time is a thing I lack of lately. As i've said some time before, I've spent more time researching for the system rather than playing it, so I ended not enjoying too much the system,  and I really need a rest. The only development I'm doing lately is for a tablet I got

However, I think that there are users with more knowledge than me at compiling some stuff, so maybe someone develops something.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 15, 2012, 12:35:51 pm

Ok, bad news, my s601 is defintely dying. Graphics are completely corrupted (even in recovery menu). No matter the cpu speed I use. I¡ve onnected to TV with same result, so probably it's gpu problem. Well, i'm starting to be tired of quality in these devices, two JXD devices dead in no more than a month. Too bad luck. Probably won't spend any money in a future device except something really interesting comes out. The shame is that my device dead just when kernel sources are released.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: cutterjohn on July 15, 2012, 05:43:28 pm

Ok, bad news, my s601 is defintely dying. Graphics are completely corrupted (even in recovery menu). No matter the cpu speed I use. I¡ve onnected to TV with same result, so probably it's gpu problem. Well, i'm starting to be tired of quality in these devices, two JXD devices dead in no more than a month. Too bad luck. Probably won't spend any money in a future device except something really interesting comes out. The shame is that my device dead just when kernel sources are released.
Oh my.  They included what looks to be their entire build tree... investigating the mali bits ATM... just wondering if there's enough there to build a complete mali driver, which would be handy for any SoC with mali graphics...

(Never really looked at video drivers before, so I suppose I ought to go compare what nouveau and the radeon OSS driver have in the tree... i.e. mali stuff might just be the interfaces to their proprietary blob... still handy maybe...)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on July 15, 2012, 08:44:30 pm
Oh my.  They included what looks to be their entire build tree... investigating the mali bits ATM... just wondering if there's enough there to build a complete mali driver, which would be handy for any SoC with mali graphics...

(Never really looked at video drivers before, so I suppose I ought to go compare what nouveau and the radeon OSS driver have in the tree... i.e. mali stuff might just be the interfaces to their proprietary blob... still handy maybe...)
This looks like kernel drivers only, there is no OS required stuff unfortunately
Title: Re: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on July 16, 2012, 12:33:12 am

Ok, bad news, my s601 is defintely dying. Graphics are completely corrupted (even in recovery menu). No matter the cpu speed I use. I¡ve onnected to TV with same result, so probably it's gpu problem. Well, i'm starting to be tired of quality in these devices, two JXD devices dead in no more than a month. Too bad luck. Probably won't spend any money in a future device except something really interesting comes out. The shame is that my device dead just when kernel sources are released.

I'm thinking this is common with long term use of JXD handhelds. After my s5110 died, My s7100 developed those corrupt graphics problems as well. And I didn't even update to a custom firmware, I only rooted to update emulators. I think we are getting the JXD version of the Xbox red ring of death. Improper cooling.

Unfortunately yinlips doesn't look much better. They aren't listening to feedback to separate digital and analog  dpad either, and the dpad build continues to be a problem. The common gamer doesn't want to open the device to put in a proper dpad.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 16, 2012, 09:52:00 am

You are right, lemonlimer. Maybe it's a temperature problem or bad components. By the way, I'm thinking that JXD don't develop their own consoles, at least not all of them:

http://www.kocode.com/cpin_dange.asp?id=214

This console is a perfect clon of s5110, even they use the same firmwar except for the logos, that are from this company. Curious.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on July 16, 2012, 10:46:02 am

You are right, lemonlimer. Maybe it's a temperature problem or bad components. By the way, I'm thinking that JXD don't develop their own consoles, at least not all of them:

http://www.kocode.com/cpin_dange.asp?id=214

This console is a perfect clon of s5110, even they use the same firmwar except for the logos, that are from this company. Curious.
It's the same thing as happened to MK802
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on July 16, 2012, 02:17:59 pm
JXD is just a rebrander/resaler. They take another companys products and put their logo on it. They do tweak the software and make small updates, but they do not product their own products or make them in house.  In the past they took a lot from Yinlips and Sunplus.

--snip--
By the way, I'm thinking that JXD don't develop their own consoles, at least not all of them
--snip--
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on July 16, 2012, 08:00:07 pm
Are there any other rebranders that anyone knows of for the s601? I wonder if there is alternate firmwares we could be trying
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 16, 2012, 08:18:27 pm
Are there any other rebranders that anyone knows of for the s601? I wonder if there is alternate firmwares we could be trying

I found this:

http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/566597915/4_3_TFT_LCD_Android_game.html


http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/569497171/2012_android_game_player_with_Wifi.html


Unfortunately, didn't find any firm for it, sonly for its s5110 clone model.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: cutterjohn on July 16, 2012, 11:35:24 pm
Oh my.  They included what looks to be their entire build tree... investigating the mali bits ATM... just wondering if there's enough there to build a complete mali driver, which would be handy for any SoC with mali graphics...

(Never really looked at video drivers before, so I suppose I ought to go compare what nouveau and the radeon OSS driver have in the tree... i.e. mali stuff might just be the interfaces to their proprietary blob... still handy maybe...)
This looks like kernel drivers only, there is no OS required stuff unfortunately
Yeah.  Unfortunately I concur at this point(spent more time poking through what was there).  No actual mali driver, just the hooks for the kernel...

MK802:  It's bought as a DIY kit.  ONE company makes the PCB, firmware maybe, and possibly the plastic case, but probably doesn't do anything else other than that, i.e. sells the kit components. XYZ company buys PCB & case, puts together the pieces, and voila MK802... which is why they're all missing the ESD protection for the HDMI port and the axp209 power regulation chip...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: willgoo on July 17, 2012, 05:03:51 am
It is very common to find clone devices here in China. Like many other brand names, Chinese manufacture are very good at cloning. I am doubt that that JXD S5110 clone. I think it will be better than JXD S5110 if it is really with capactive screen and Andriod 4.0 system. I will call them and confirm everything here.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: willgoo on July 17, 2012, 07:45:10 am
The latest news for the JXD S5110 Clone. It seems like that they used the "wrong" information to introduce their clone products. It is not capactive screen but 3 points touch screen. They just remove JXD's logo and use theirs" KO". At the same time, their price is higher than JXD S5110. I do not think you guys need to consider about it in this case.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 17, 2012, 08:00:01 am
The latest news for the JXD S5110 Clone. It seems like that they used the "wrong" information to introduce their clone products. It is not capactive screen but 3 points touch screen. They just remove JXD's logo and use theirs" KO". At the same time, their price is higher than JXD S5110. I do not think you guys need to consider about it in this case.

Thanks for the information. My only interest in this devices was to get the firmware and see if something is different, so that can be adapted to JXD's one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: darth_llamah on July 17, 2012, 09:15:25 am
It is not capactive screen but 3 points touch screen.
AFAIK resistive touchscreen controllers can handle 2 touch points max (pinch zoom, not a "true" dual touch) so this info most likely also not true.
Unless I'm wrong of course (or it has a capacitive touchscreen)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on July 17, 2012, 04:16:41 pm
It is not capactive screen but 3 points touch screen.
AFAIK resistive touchscreen controllers can handle 2 touch points max (pinch zoom, not a "true" dual touch) so this info most likely also not true.
Unless I'm wrong of course (or it has a capacitive touchscreen)

JXD s5110 is 3 point touch screen. Yeah, It's strange but true. It uses a piezoelectric kind of screen, much more sensitive than an ordinary resistive screen, but not as good as a capacitive one.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on July 18, 2012, 04:10:11 pm
My JXD S601 that died after 3 weeks and sent for repair to China just got back repaired. It works fine now. It took 5 weeks which is not bad. They send an email after 2 weeks that they received it and would send it to the factory and two weeks later that they would send it back. Costs for me were only EUR 6 (USD 7) for the shipping to China in a small bubble enveloppe. So you can get decent service when you buy in China, at least at Pandawill.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on July 22, 2012, 03:52:32 pm
My JXD S601 that died after 3 weeks and sent for repair to China just got back repaired. It works fine now. It took 5 weeks which is not bad. They send an email after 2 weeks that they received it and would send it to the factory and two weeks later that they would send it back. Costs for me were only EUR 6 (USD 7) for the shipping to China in a small bubble enveloppe. So you can get decent service when you buy in China, at least at Pandawill.

good to hear man  ;D
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: TriVerse on July 24, 2012, 07:39:30 pm
Just wanted to drop in and say that we launched that magazine I mentioned many many pages ago.  The games covered are:

Reviews:
Kid Icarus: Uprising on Nintendo 3DS
 Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3d on Nintendo 3DS
 Rayman Origins on PS Vita
 Kid Dracula on Game Boy
 Virtua Tennis Challenge on Android (JXD S601 used for review and pics supplied)

and features include:
 E3 focused on portables
 8 Essential Game Boy Games

If anyone is interested in purchasing a digital or print copy just visit http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/416376

Been checking out the posts I missed out on (about a month since I was around).  A lot has happened around here.

http://www.gamingonbatteries.com
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 08, 2012, 08:26:13 am

New official firmware in JXD's webapge. I think they habve included the androidgamkey feature present in s5100. Don't know what other changes, because I haven't tested (my s601 is more dead than alive).

http://jxdcc.yesigame.com/upload/gujianshengji/S601-01-V2.1-0723.rar
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on August 08, 2012, 05:27:18 pm
cool. what did they update or fix?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 08, 2012, 05:48:56 pm

I think they included Androidgamekey feature but don't know. I cannot test it. Here you have an example of Androidgamekey, though this is in s5100, but to get an idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwPVQIENZAE&feature=g-all-lik
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: exodus on August 08, 2012, 08:14:17 pm
Updates to it? anyone? anyone? the rom i have is ok and don't think it needed an update.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: chevette on August 09, 2012, 12:32:50 am
Just tried the new JXD Ver 2.1 firmware on my favorite Android Game Player----the JXDS601. Here's what I found:
1) It is fully rooted
2) It is Android ver 2.3.4
3) It has GameHub and a bunch of emulators
4) It had the Key Mapping to Help app

The bad news is I removed GameHub with Titanium Backup and the JXDS601 refused to boot up after that.
I tried this several times and the result was always the same.

I backed up the new app Key Mapping to Help with Titanium Backup and I will attempt to restore to my 2nd
JXDS601 which has the excellent SkelRom
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 09, 2012, 06:53:04 am
Just tried the new JXD Ver 2.1 firmware on my favorite Android Game Player----the JXDS601. Here's what I found:
1) It is fully rooted
2) It is Android ver 2.3.4
3) It has GameHub and a bunch of emulators
4) It had the Key Mapping to Help app

The bad news is I removed GameHub with Titanium Backup and the JXDS601 refused to boot up after that.
I tried this several times and the result was always the same.

I backed up the new app Key Mapping to Help with Titanium Backup and I will attempt to restore to my 2nd
JXDS601 which has the excellent SkelRom

The ley mapping help is just is a help to soh w how to use the gemekey, but does not include the feature. There is o way to transfer the androidgameket feature to the current skelroms.
By the way, this new firmware, is running just at 600 mhz.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 09, 2012, 08:46:47 am

Ok, since I've been receiving lots of private messages I answer here for all interested.

The Androidgamekey feature is embedded into the whole firmware, it is not just an apk that I can take and include it in the Skelroms. New firmware must be done from the beginning, but there is some problems:

- Problem 1: Original firmware with androidgamekey has a cpu core of 600 mhz, with no voltage modifications, so If I make some overclock to it, let's say 800 mhz for example, maybe be very unstable in most consoles.

- Problem 2: My s601 doesn't work properly, some days work well, some days don't, so it's very difficult to make a new Skelrom in that condition.

-Problem 3: At the moment, I am working in new firmwares for s5100 and s5110, in that order. So s601 is no longer my priority.

So, as I say, I will work to try a "more or less" stable Skelrom with the Androidgamekey feature, but no promises at all and of course no release dates. I only have about 1 hor of free time a day to dedicate myself to these things, so it's complicated.

Anyway, if you use the previous Skelrom or official firmwares and use Gemekeyboard application is pretty much the same.

Gamekeyboard app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.locnet.gamekeyboard&hl=es
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: jos on August 13, 2012, 01:22:11 pm
Mine is on its way back to China. It lived 2 weeks after repair and then the screen got white in the middle of a game. Now its always black (off) or white (on) even when started up with the menu button down. I was able to get a USB connection so internally it still works you just can't see anything of it on screen.
The first time it lived 3 weeks and the one I got back after repair was not the same one, it had different scratch marks and chinese games installed. In those short periods I used it a lot and my guess is that it has an average live span of 100 hours. Now you may think that USD 0.75 an hour is cheap because you pay more at a strip club. But I think that a livespan of 100 hours is a step back to the time that everything that came from China was crap. I though we were past that times.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: SNESFAN on August 13, 2012, 05:04:21 pm
I'm so very disappointed in the build quality of these. I truly wanted the S601 to be awesome, it's the reason I put so much effort into it initially. I was even about to invest some money into them and resell them. That was my goal. I figured we could work past these QC issues. But the truth is, the PCB isn't holding out to any real level of stress. Both thermal and impact. Truly a shame as it's a quite powerful device.

Mine lives on my desk, I only use it when I'm coding and with that it's holding out. Although I'm starting to notice random data corruptions nand/microsd. But the problem is, with normal use, these just aren't cutting it in the long run.

I'm sad to say this, but I think I'm going to retire my work on this as well. Not that it isn't worth the effort, but because even if I can push out something that adds to the customer base, people won't be able to enjoy anything made specifically for this for very long. I'm not going to start reselling these as I would loose my ass in RMA's.

as this seems to be the runt of the litter when it comes to these Chinese handhelds, it shouldn't come to any surprise, but to those out there on the fence on these. Consider this one out. =(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 13, 2012, 05:16:09 pm
I'm so very disappointed in the build quality of these. I truly wanted the S601 to be awesome, it's the reason I put so much effort into it initially. I was even about to invest some money into them and resell them. That was my goal. I figured we could work past these QC issues. But the truth is, the PCB isn't holding out to any real level of stress. Both thermal and impact. Truly a shame as it's a quite powerful device.

Mine lives on my desk, I only use it when I'm coding and with that it's holding out. Although I'm starting to notice random data corruptions nand/microsd. But the problem is, with normal use, these just aren't cutting it in the long run.

I'm sad to say this, but I think I'm going to retire my work on this as well. Not that it isn't worth the effort, but because even if I can push out something that adds to the customer base, people won't be able to enjoy anything made specifically for this for very long. I'm not going to start reselling these as I would loose my ass in RMA's.

as this seems to be the runt of the litter when it comes to these Chinese handhelds, it shouldn't come to any surprise, but to those out there on the fence on these. Consider this one out. =(

I understand you completely SNESFAN. My s601 only works the day it wants (quite ramdomly), so I practically don't use at all except for some coding stuff. In fact, in a few days I will release a new Skelrom (will be the last thing I make for s601) and this will be completely my end to s601. I have in my possession a s5100, and coontinue my wotk with s5110 too, but yeah, a lot of effort for a device whose life period is not too long.

I'll keep my efforts for when new devices come in. ALl I can say SNESFAN is: Really big thanks for all your efforts you put in this little machine during all these months.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 15, 2012, 10:30:28 am

New "alternative" version of Skelrom, based on Android 4.0.3. Includes AndroidGameKey feature.

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,146.0.html
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on August 16, 2012, 12:21:31 am
I recently was laid off from work, and am selling my JXD s601 with
external 500 mah duracell portable charger
replaced higher quality synching cable and higher quality U.S.A. wall charger and stylus
PM me with an offer. U.S. buyer only please.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gFqpiSgGA4zZ8eZ9lZgpqNlRm72ekd6UPrsD_NMKK6c33U-rDvwzUFR3EP1T6L9-yXOqAnz2Kfc)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: indask8 on August 16, 2012, 09:02:39 am

New "alternative" version of Skelrom, based on Android 4.0.3. Includes AndroidGameKey feature.

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,146.0.html
Installed on my S601, works very well, I see a huge performance increase on benchmark over the old JXD 800mhz firmware and less graphical glitch on newer app (maybe because the mali driver has been updated?).

Only one question, how do you press "home"? on the old firmware "back" was "home" and "circle" was "back" and there's no onscreen buttons to do this.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Deen0X on August 16, 2012, 09:09:53 am
the xperia-play layout is not working for now.

hope skelton found a way to solve this problem

for now, i can suggest to use the zMooth lite (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.chukkapalli.zMooth.free&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5jaHVra2FwYWxsaS56TW9vdGguZnJlZSJd). This is a sort of gesture buttons that come with 3 basic functions: Back, Home and Menu in his lite (free) version.

greetings!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on August 16, 2012, 01:25:01 pm
Hi,
I installed this rom but my jxd seems to be bricked now. Upon first boot, android stated that it was not shut down properly and needed to reset the device to factory. I pushed ok but then the screen went black for a while. After waiting, I pushed the reset buton and it booted but the screen remained black. I tried to go into recovery again, but the screen remains on "upgrade update.zip, waiting...". When pushing vol-up when boting, it tries to update uboot but fails.

So, what are my options now? Is it completely dead? I tried another sd card with the same results...
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Deen0X on August 16, 2012, 01:44:19 pm
ensure that any key is pressed (broken buttons, etc) when you powering up.
if the problem persist, then copy ALL files (not only update.zip) from the update pack to the sd root.

shutdown completely your device

press and hold menu key, and turn on device

your device is not bricked, because you can see the "upgrading..." message.

note: after update, the first time boot always take long time, so please wait until system boots completely.

greetings!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on August 17, 2012, 04:57:36 pm
I think I might sell my S601 any takers its installed with ICS skelton alternative fully boxed mint  8)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on August 18, 2012, 10:22:01 am
ensure that any key is pressed (broken buttons, etc) when you powering up.
if the problem persist, then copy ALL files (not only update.zip) from the update pack to the sd root.

shutdown completely your device

press and hold menu key, and turn on device

your device is not bricked, because you can see the "upgrading..." message.

note: after update, the first time boot always take long time, so please wait until system boots completely.

greetings!

I tried 2 other sd cards, and with the second one the first time it managed to go past the "upgrade update.zip" message and went black upon installing the new firmware. The second time, it went through the whole installation of skelrom alternative. You were right, it's not bricked and fully working again! Thanks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemonlimer on August 19, 2012, 09:15:01 pm
I think I might sell my S601 any takers its installed with ICS skelton alternative fully boxed mint  8)

I'm still selling mine with external battery pack for extra power for gaming on the go
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on August 21, 2012, 05:03:11 pm
Thought some of you might like to know Newfrog are selling the S601 for $67 (about £43) with free shipping:

http://www.newfrog.com/p/4-3-inch-android-2-3-smart-game-player-console-tablet-pc-4gb-wifi-jxd-s601-black-23752.html

Could be a good bet for some people wanting a stopgap console or something cheap to play PS1 and N64, still use mine daily and it's playing almost every PS1 ISO I throw at it including Diablo.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Deen0X on August 21, 2012, 06:13:19 pm
i think these is normal price, because i see another webs that normal price of the console (including free shipping) is around $61...

anyway, is a really good price for this device.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on August 21, 2012, 06:45:12 pm
That's a great price really for what they can do, I think mine was around £55 from memory.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on August 23, 2012, 06:05:44 pm
hi,
I am very pleased with the newest skelrom alternative mod, yet I would like to have my old button-lay-out back as there is no home button in the new one. Is this possible (without causing any other unpleased side-effects) and how should i do so?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 23, 2012, 07:08:51 pm
hi,
I am very pleased with the newest skelrom alternative mod, yet I would like to have my old button-lay-out back as there is no home button in the new one. Is this possible (without causing any other unpleased side-effects) and how should i do so?

I tried to include but didn't seem to work for me properly. Also, the androidgamekey feature stopped working properly since it didn't recognize all buttons. A suggstion for a home button is to use an app like button savior, which is free from play store.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on August 27, 2012, 07:28:48 pm
Really impressed with this rom for psx emulation, I'm running the new version of FPse 0.11.32 and it runs fantastic on the Skeltrom ICS alternitive IMO..

Thanks Skelton  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 27, 2012, 07:55:20 pm
Really impressed with this rom for psx emulation, I'm running the new version of FPse 0.11.29 and it runs fantastic on the Skeltrom ICS alternitive IMO..

Thanks Skelton  ;)

You are welcome, now I am trying to include the "XPeria Play button mapping" with physical home button like in Gingerbread, although I will have to come back probably to an "Xperia Play build.prop", but it should work I think.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: ruffnutts on August 27, 2012, 08:01:27 pm
cool I meant FPse 0.11.32 lol,

Anyway I'm not that keen on the Xperia Play layout though, pressing circle for back is annoying lol
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on August 28, 2012, 08:47:04 am

Well, for those interested, I have made an update (patch) to use Xperia Play button layout (and buildprop) in the Skelrom ICS.

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,157.0.html

Can be reverted (includes another patch to come to Skelrom's default).
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: chevette on August 28, 2012, 10:29:13 pm
Skelton - just want to give you a big THANKS for all the cool stuff you've done with the JXDS601. I love this little device and thanks to your efforts, you've made it sooooo much better than the stock firmware. Right now I'm using the Skelton ICS firmware and I just patched the Xperia Play MOD for Skelrom ICS. It's all working great.
Thanks again my friend!!!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on September 23, 2012, 09:51:32 pm
maybe a stupid question, but how does androidgamekey work? Do you need to use a key combo in order to pop it up (saw this in other jxd-consoles video). Other than that, this rom truly rocks!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on September 24, 2012, 06:29:46 am
Press L and R at the same time.
When you finish playing the android game, press L and R again and select clean/close.

Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: sonicboy on September 24, 2012, 09:27:34 pm
Thanks, this helped me a lot!
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDliker on October 14, 2012, 01:04:41 pm
Greetings forum members, I have a few questions, very important to me.

I very like jxd s601 but... My device, which has been set yet very old firmware (I think the first) after few mounths begins freezing in a terrible way, the device hangs  :((I`am not sure, is it right word on english, but image(picture?) on the screen of my one is stoped, freezed, this problem i mean saying ''hangs''). But that were not all problems: picture on s601 device screen after freezing suddenly became ''damaged'' :o: colorful ripples appeared, some pixels on screen after freezing started to blink, that problems are not problems of screen itself, they are problems of hardware or software of device.
And thats not all: almost in same time after apearing screen problems creepy high-pitched sound from the headphones ( I almost always have to communicate with them), starts to go ....! realy high sound  >:(. There was only one way to stop it - totaly turn off device. And now, after many tryes I can change firmware (now fresh firmware from Skelton is installed), but freazing is still appears after half minute or few minutes...

Please answer me someone is it possible to fix my device?.... :'(

And one more qweston. I have now jxd s601 and jxd s5110 both. And there is same problem with them, really veeeeery annoing: moisture under touchscreen(or maybe under transparent plastic above screen). Moisture is very well visible when there is only one color on screen (u can see it in some test programs for screen). How can I fix that problem?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on October 14, 2012, 05:21:32 pm
It sounds like a faulty hardware to me. If you have reinstalled firmware and even so everything remains bad, then I am afraid thatt you JXD is dying.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDliker on October 15, 2012, 08:14:36 pm
Big thanx for answer and for all ur work for jxd devices if u r that Skelton ; )

But still... is it possible to do so,ething, maybe make cpu frequency lower, maybe 400 mgh....
I tryed 3 different firmware, and final Scelton firmware...i cant believe my treasure  :(
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on October 15, 2012, 09:27:09 pm
Use an app like SetCPU etc to control clock speeds.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: smida3 on October 18, 2012, 08:42:10 pm
I think I might sell my S601 any takers its installed with ICS skelton alternative fully boxed mint  8)

Don't do it bro . JXD S601 is awesome.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Hagane023 on October 18, 2012, 09:19:28 pm
I had the issue with mine freezing then I reflashed and upgraded uboot to the 800mhz freq only overclocked to 850 tho. Didn't freeze again afterwards. Been brilliant device. Took a plunge and my ydpg 16 arrives soon. Thanks again skelton. 
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: JXDliker on November 03, 2012, 11:15:29 am
What do you mean saying '' I reflashed'' is it hard to do?
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: bigdavebear on November 05, 2012, 06:26:39 pm
Hi  i purchased a JXD s601 the weekend.

Just a few questions it came with ICS 4.0 on it and i just want to know if you have any recommendations on the following.

1) Best Rom to use on the JXD s601

2) Best Emulators for NES/SNES/SMS/SMD/GB/GBA and Neo Geo/CPS1+2/Mame

3) Best Video player Software, pref one that can resize video and that can be controlled via controlls and not rely on touch screen.

Thank You
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: lemmywinks on November 05, 2012, 08:12:23 pm
Better late than never!

Currently using Skelrom Alternative ICS which is great, no TV out but kas a keymapping feature (androidgamekey) built in which I would rather have. Here it is:
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php?topic=146.0

There is another version with TV out, think this is it (not sure though!):
http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php?topic=59.0

The best free emulators are already on the roms, all you have to do is add whichever paid ones you like. N64oid, PCE.EMU and Fpse are the other ones I use.


Basically Skelton has done all the hard work for you!


Don't really play video on it but if the resistive screen bothers you (it will) I would really recommend getting a little stylus to attach to the lanyard loop. Makes using the resistive screen really easy rather than trying to use it like a modern smartphone. I use one like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/White-Retractable-Touch-Pen-Stylus-For-LG-GT540-GS500v-GD888-GT500s-KW730-/390474165373?pt=UK_Computing_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item5aea12ec7d

Much better than using buttons for navigation IMO.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: zoeybob on November 14, 2012, 03:21:46 pm
Thought some of you might like to know Vaful are selling the S601 for $70 (about £45) with free shipping: http://www.vaful.com/jxd-s601-43-inch-tablet-pc-game-console-android-23-psp-wifi-p-100152.html Could be a good bet for some people wanting a stopgap console or something cheap to play PS1 and N64, still use mine daily and it's playing almost every PS1 ISO I throw at it including Diablo.

Official address: http://www.jxd.hk/products.asp?id=605&selectclassid=009006
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Wugy on January 26, 2013, 11:46:05 am
Hi Skelton, I'm new here but I've always followed you and I'm grateful for your work! ^_^
I would have some questions for you... I would like to use the Game Emulator (GMU) in my JXD s601, the emulator which is located in the JXD s5300... It's possible? Could you help me to pass the emulator files? I'm curious to test this emulator on my JXD s601! One emulator for all! Very very thanks! Best regards! ^_^

PS: Sorry for my english... I'm italian... :)))
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on January 26, 2013, 12:10:53 pm
Hi Skelton, I'm new here but I've always followed you and I'm grateful for your work! ^_^
I would have some questions for you... I would like to use the Game Emulator (GMU) in my JXD s601, the emulator which is located in the JXD s5300... It's possible? Could you help me to pass the emulator files? I'm curious to test this emulator on my JXD s601! One emulator for all! Very very thanks! Best regards! ^_^

PS: Sorry for my english... I'm italian... :)))

Sorry, but I tried to do exactly what you ask with no results, probably some checking avoid that. (these emus are made by generalplus)

Any case, here you go if you want to try:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/69559458/EMU_JXD.rar
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: Wugy on January 26, 2013, 12:15:56 pm
Thank you anyway.. I'll try it!  ;)
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: equatorlounge on February 03, 2013, 06:22:01 pm
[ AND NOW ]

The item, item number E1212040918310122, jxd s18, from everbuying.com, which I bought in december 012, is freezing every 5 minutes and has to be recharged every hour :( !!!!!!!!!!!!!

A google search brought me here when i googled 'jxd s18 freeze'

i sent a complaint and awaiting reply from them and see what they will say cos I still havent even used it for a month now !

this is very sad, hope they didnt fool me !

I have an annoying problem with my jxd. When leaving it on standby for a long time (some hours) it becomes stuck and the screen won't awake when pressing the on button. The only solution is to push the reset button for some time. Could it be that this results from not factory resetting it after upgrading firmware (I didn't do because it wasn't mentionned in the description by jxd, also it rebooted automatically when the update was finished). If so, I guess I should redo the upgrade, if not what could be the matter?

you can try factory resetting, doesn't sound like normal behavior. Do you have anything weird running like a task killer, alternate home launcher, custom lock screen app?

Also you don't have setcpu or anything installed either do you? Setting your cpu below the normal "minimum freq" will cause the device to be non-responsive to wakeup stuff.

try factory resetting and just install the normal emulators/games and see if you can pinpoint more specifically what you are doing that is causing the freeze if it happens agian.

how is the battery lif on standby? is it even worth leaving it in that state?
and some other questions:

how do the shoulder buttons feel like when pressed? are they like the letcool shoulders? or like the gba ones? im really curious since im willing to mod my jxd to my gusto button-wise as soon as i can afford one.
stanby for me is ~5% per 12 hours with the power save wifi sleep policy in the build.prop (non-stock) also make sure you set that in wifi settings menu or just turn off wifi when not using it.

EDIT: right now sitting at 80% battery and have been away from charger for 2 days 17 hours.... wifi has been using 49% of the total consumption

actual runtime is about 4-5 hours give or take depending on what you are doing.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 03, 2013, 06:29:55 pm
[ AND NOW ]

The item, item number E1212040918310122, jxd s18, from everbuying.com, which I bought in december 012, is freezing every 5 minutes and has to be recharged every hour :( !!!!!!!!!!!!!

A google search brought me here when i googled 'jxd s18 freeze'

i sent a complaint and awaiting reply from them and see what they will say cos I still havent even used it for a month now !

this is very sad, hope they didnt fool me !

I have an annoying problem with my jxd. When leaving it on standby for a long time (some hours) it becomes stuck and the screen won't awake when pressing the on button. The only solution is to push the reset button for some time. Could it be that this results from not factory resetting it after upgrading firmware (I didn't do because it wasn't mentionned in the description by jxd, also it rebooted automatically when the update was finished). If so, I guess I should redo the upgrade, if not what could be the matter?

you can try factory resetting, doesn't sound like normal behavior. Do you have anything weird running like a task killer, alternate home launcher, custom lock screen app?

Also you don't have setcpu or anything installed either do you? Setting your cpu below the normal "minimum freq" will cause the device to be non-responsive to wakeup stuff.

try factory resetting and just install the normal emulators/games and see if you can pinpoint more specifically what you are doing that is causing the freeze if it happens agian.

how is the battery lif on standby? is it even worth leaving it in that state?
and some other questions:

how do the shoulder buttons feel like when pressed? are they like the letcool shoulders? or like the gba ones? im really curious since im willing to mod my jxd to my gusto button-wise as soon as i can afford one.
stanby for me is ~5% per 12 hours with the power save wifi sleep policy in the build.prop (non-stock) also make sure you set that in wifi settings menu or just turn off wifi when not using it.

EDIT: right now sitting at 80% battery and have been away from charger for 2 days 17 hours.... wifi has been using 49% of the total consumption

actual runtime is about 4-5 hours give or take depending on what you are doing.

s18 is a different device, just try to reinstall firmware.
Title: Re: JXD S601 New android console from JXD with shoulder buttons!!!
Post by: skelton on February 22, 2013, 08:15:55 am

If you still enjoy s601 (I do) and want CWM for it:

http://forum.openhandhelds.net/index.php/topic,309.0.html

Consider this my goodbye present.