Asus Cube

2013-08-14T00:50:39Z

Tdweng: /* Update History */

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[[File:Asus_cube.jpg|200px|left|thumb]]
[[Category:Asus]]
This page will be dedicated to the hardware specifications, descriptions, and information related to the Asus Cube (Formerly Qube).

== Purchase ==
Buying Google TV devices is expensive and, in a lot of cases our testing leads to bricked equipment. If you would like to help support our group, site, and research please use one of the links below to purchase your next Google TV.

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBYYKKY/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gtvcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00AM0ESC4 Purchase the Asus Cube at Amazon]

== Specs ==
These specifications are unverified, but based off of the SOC this should hold to be "trueish".
We will update this once the hardware ships.
*Marvell Armada 1500(88DE3100) 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, with a 750 MHz GPU
*1 GB DDR3 Memory
*4 GB Flash NAND
*Two USB Ports
*IR Blaster

== Cuberoot ==
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Cuberoot was released May 17, 2013 for the Asus Cube by the GTVHacker team. This root leverages a local command execution vulnerability within a Unix socket for NFS mounting. This socket interfaces with a helper application that doesn’t properly sanitize input allowing local code execution.

This particular vulnerability is made better by being able to be exploited from within an Android app, and allows us to provide users with an easy method of patching their device to prevent another application from exploiting the bug for nefarious reasons.

Cuberoot will:
*Root your Asus Cube.
*Install SuperSu.
*Modify the Flash Player to bypass website blocks on streaming media sites.
*Disable automatic updates.
*Collect anonymous statistical information about your device.
*Allow you to patch this vulnerability, which prevents malicious applications from using this bug.

Download [http://download.gtvhacker.com/file/asus/Cuberoot.apk Here]

== Gallery ==
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== Update History ==
*MASTER.20130115.133219 (01/15/2013) - Launch version, shipped on the box. Box is branded as the "Asus Qube"
*MASTER.20130327.094230 - First OTA (04/24/2013). Rebrands the box as "Cube", adds Voice Search and additional apps [http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/asus_buddybox/145f690316be.asus_google_cube-ota-20130327.110723.zip Download]
*MASTER.20130523.021406 - Second OTA (05/23/2013). Adds Amazon instant video [http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/asus_buddybox/820fef142e1d.asus_google_cube-ota-20130523.021406.zip Download]

== Connections / Connectors / Switches ==
*J2 - SPI ?
*UART1 - UART (115200 8n1)
*UART2
*RF_CON - Remote Control Antenna Board
*WIFI_CON - WiFi / BT Antenna Board (SDIO)
*SW1 - Factory Reset

Hisense Pulse

2012-12-30T03:24:35Z

Tdweng: /* Pulse Modification Package */

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[[Category:Hisense]]
This page will be dedicated to the hardware specifications, descriptions, and information related to the Hisense Pulse (GX1200V).

== Purchase ==
Buying Google TV devices is expensive and, in a lot of cases our testing leads to bricked equipment. If you would like to help support our group, site, and research please use one of the links below to purchase your next Google TV.

[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VXUFLG/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=gtvcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009VXUFLG Purchase the Hisense Pulse at Amazon]

== Specs ==
*Marvell Armada 1500(88de3100)<sup>1</sup> 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, with a 750 MHz GPU<sup>2</sup>
*1 GB DDR3 Memory
*4 GB Flash NAND
*Single USB Port
*IR Blaster

== Features ==
*Microphone is in remote, however it does not work yet (software update required -v3 Google TV?)
*Remote is IR / BT. IR in Recovery, BT in normal running mode, however will fall back to IR if the BT signal is lost.

== Gallery ==
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== Connections / Connectors / Switches ==
*(SPI / JTAG)?
*XP25 - UART (115200 8n1)
*XP21 - Wifi
*USB
*SW1 - Reboot (not populated)
*SW2 - Factory Reset (recovery?)

== UART Pinout ==
The Hisense Pulse features a serial output that can be accessed. In the initial software version, this dropped directly into a root shell.

Using a UART/TTL Adapter (3.3v), connect wire for wire to the pinout below. A connector is on the board, you can either route your wires out of the bottom of the box, or cut a small hole in the side (next to the USB port). Alternate points are also provided below (for soldering).

Settings are 115200 8n1, no login or password. You will be dropped to a root shell after bootup

{|
|[[File:Pulse UART Side View.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Hisense Pulse UART pinout]]
|[[File:6bitl.jpg|200px|center|thumb|Hisense Pulse Alternate UART pinout (Solder)]]
|}

== Update History ==
MASTER.user.hisense.20121122.124750 - Launch version

== Pulse Modification Package ==
{|
|[[File:Pulse Superuser prompt.png|250px|thumb|left]]
|When the Hisense Pulse was released, it shipped mostly insecure with "ro.debuggable" being set to 1 which allowed adb to run as root. So to make utilizing this a bit easier we've created a package of the most sought after modifications and created an easy to use install script.

'''Package features:'''
* Installs Super Su.apk and su binary to device.
* Patches flash player to allow content to be played from previously blocked websites (Hulu, Fox, CBS, NBC, etc.).
* Disables automatic updates to preserve root (can easily be reversed).
|}

'''Instructions:'''
The instructions below rely on you already having installed the android sdk and having easy access to adb

# adb connect <IP_OF_YOUR_GTV>
# adb root
# adb connect <IP_OF_YOUR_GTV>
# adb push location_of_pulse_root.sh /tmp/pulse_root.sh
# adb shell
# In the adb shell prompt, which should currently be displaying a "#" enter the following without quotes: "cd /tmp; sh pulse_root.sh"
# Reboot the device
# After the reboot follow the steps below to modify Chrome's User Agent.

Modifying Chromes User Agent
# Open Chrome on the Pulse
# Click the Menu button (Between Web and FN)
# Choose Settings
# Choose Advanced Settings
# Click on "Under the Hood" in the left panel
# Scroll down to the User Agent section and choose "Custom User Agent"
# You can choose "Generic User Agent" if you'd like but we recommend using "Custom User Agent" along with a legitimate PC User Agent such as those found at [http://www.useragentstring.com/pages/Chrome/ UserAgentString.com]
# You're finished, restart the device and enjoy Fox/NBC/CBS/Hulu/Etc.

Download: [http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390248398092763519 Pulse Modification Script]

== Links ==
[http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009VXUFLG/ Amazon Product Description]

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