Latest Uhost2 upgrade brings many improvements

[andropos]

Mass production of Uhost2 is yet not ready but Smallart has already pushed 3 firmware updates to further improve the stability and added lots on nice features. Here are few that im really exited about: root by default, exFAT file sustem support, optimized on/off function for Umouse.

This proves that Smallart is a solid company with in-house developers that brings good support for their products and want to stay in business for long time compared to the disposable TV stick we have seen in the past. Hopefully this will put some pressure on the other manufacturers to give better support for the products they make.

Here is the full chanagelog for firmware U2.404.000.11.121124

Changelog:

• Add Deutsch and French USB keyboard layout and setting options
• Modify default DLNA device name to product model U2
• Default rooted
• Added exFAT file system support
• Add suspend status LED indication: white slow blink (works for air mouse only)
• Optimize on/off issue (works for air mouse only)

Together with Smallart we are organizing a group deal on Uhost2.
Uhost2 Group Bundle from 65USD


For all firmware downloads check this thread: Uhost2 Offical Firmware Downloads

UPDATE
New firmware released today.



U2.404.000.11.121221

• [New] Air mouse g-sensor support
• [Opt] Close USB storage by default when connect to PC. User can open USB storage with U button or in settings USB option
• [Fix] Ulauncher2 app folder add more app shortcuts when app install to SD card

U2.404.000.11.121211

• Wifi default power on
• Fixed Skype app no sound with air mouse microphone input issue
• Fixed Ethernet connected but no connection shows on notification panel
• Modify time display issue on large text mode
• Add some Deutsch menu strings translation

U2.404.000.11.121129

• Add AM/PM display in status bar
• Fixed web direct download failed issue

[adainair]

Hi Andropos
Any info about Skype support i am read to Uhost2 support usb web cam, but that does not mean Skype support.
Please if you can check this with manufacturer and if you can give us web camera compabile list.
Thanks

[andropos]

Hi Andropos
Any info about Skype support i am read to Uhost2 support usb web cam, but that does not mean Skype support.
Please if you can check this with manufacturer and if you can give us web camera compabile list.
Thanks

I asked about web cam support, but was only told most new cams are supported, didnt get a list.
I dont have a new cam to test it for you.

[wlf]

Could you ask to Smallart to compile USB DVB-T module? They can add USB-DVB-T support at his TV stick!
Thanks

[andropos]

Could you ask to Smallart to compile USB DVB-T module? They can add USB-DVB-T support at his TV stick!
Thanks

Please post your request here:
Bugs report & Feature requests to Smallart (Uhost)

Also dont forget to mention which USB DVB-T module you want them to include, as there may be loads of different USB DVB-T devices out on the market.

[wlf]

Hi Andropos
Any info about ethernet support I am read to Uhost2 support ethernet adapter.
Please if you can check this with manufacturer and if you can give us ethernet adapter compabile list.
Thanks

[andropos]

Hi Andropos
Any info about ethernet support I am read to Uhost2 support ethernet adapter.
Please if you can check this with manufacturer and if you can give us ethernet adapter compabile list.
Thanks

From my review you can see the screens and Ethernet option is there.

[Skezza]

I have a very old Intel USB webcam, I will test it when the Uhost2 arrives

There's a good chance it won't work, but still!

[andropos]

Smallart informed me yesterday that a 4.1 firmware is in the works and should be ready end of December.

[yellowperil]

I was reading about adding cam use, and did find an article about how to add support to near enough any cam onto Android.
I need to do a little bit more reading, but its sounds pretty simple as long as you have terminal a pc and root access, and the build of android support linux something or other.....