Posted on Friday, May 17, 2019 @ 08:15:12 PM CDT by David Yee [profile] [read 8710 times]
(, 12:21 AM) AngelPerez Wrote: Hi, I want to ask if MTK Tools still works for Android versions higher than 4.4.4 Etc.? Some videos of you are from 2 years ago where they explain the use of MTK Tools as Terminal Firmware Backup, I understand MTK Tools is obsolete and is not recognized by any terminal of the new generation even if they are low-end phones. The most basic things you should have on your PC to avoid this is the latest Hisense USB drivers compatible with your device. With Hisense USB drivers you can create a strong and secure connection between the device and PC. List of Supported Hisense USB drivers. Connect your Android device to your computer's USB port. Right-click on Computer from your desktop or Windows Explorer, and select Manage. Select Devices in the left pane. Locate and expand Other device in the right pane. Right-click the device name (such as Nexus S) and select Update Driver Software. This will launch the Hardware Update Wizard.
I have been using a 32' 4K Monitor (HP Specter 32 Studio Display) for some time now, but have never been 100% happy with it because I had to set the scaling of text size to 125% in Windows 10 to make them readable. A 40 inch or larger screen would be much better since I would be able to set text at 100%. PC monitors of that size are usually at least $450 or more, but I've seen many 43 inch 4K TV's for less than half that price, and that many PC users have been very happy with using one as their computer monitor.
Recently I saw a Hisense 43' 4K TV (specifically the 43R7 variant, the 43R7050E1) on sale at Costco.com for less than $200. After reading a some reviews of what appears to be a similar (if not the same) model on Amazon.com & BestBuy.com, people seem to indicate that it works well as a computer monitor, so I bought it.
The TV came with Roku which actually was a nice bonus. I was also able, in the Roku TV settings, set it to default to the PC HDMI input when the TV is turned on, vs the default Roku home screen. I connected it to the HDMI port of NVIDIA GTX 1070 graphics card, booted up Windows 10 and wow- it really looks great. But then I noticed that it was at 4K at only 30 hertz. So I went into the NVIDIA control panel and set it to 4K 60Hz. No problem- except now the text looked off- kind of out of focus/blurry, and with an odd tinge to them as well. Going back to the NVIDIA control panel, I noticed that the 'Output color format' section is no longer RGB, but is instead YCbCr420. I could not switch to other options such as YCbCr422, YCbCr444, or RGB, unless I changed things back to 30Hz. In addition, 'Output dynamic range' show 'Limited'. Apparently at 4K60 4:4:4 chroma, which allows for text to be nice and sharp, is not happening here. Also under Windows Display Settings, the 'Play HDR games and apps' switch was grayed out, and in 'Advanced display settings' color space is 'Standard dynamic range' (SDR). 1080P works great, but still no HDR. I tried 1440P, but the TV did not support the resolution.
I then tried using a DisplayPort to HDMI cable and connected the Hisense TV, but it did not help. I tried each of the 3 HDMI ports the TV provides- same thing. I also tried using the integrated graphics from the i7-8700 CPU (Intel UHD Graphics 630) but that had the same issue. I looked through and played with all the settings on the TV menu- but nothing helped. I then did quite a bit of research and many people pointed to HDMI cables as culprits. I then ordered some AmazonBasics 4K HDMI cables which are supposed to be 18Gbps+ supporting 4K60Hz 4:4:4 HDR- the whole shebang. I got them in 2 days, plugged them in anxious anticipation, and UGH still the same issue.
I didn't want to return it because at 3840x2160 30hz it looks beautiful. I figured that when I do play games I'll manually switch to 60hz via the NVIDIA control panel. But then this issue kept gnawing at me, so the other day I went into the Roku TV settings and thought maybe a software/firmware update might help, but there was new update- it was still on version 9.0.0 build 4151-39 (see the screen shot below). One odd thing is that the model in the Roku about section says this is a Hisense 43R6+, and Windows 10 reports the same name for the TV as well in Device Manager. The box says this is a 43R7, so not sure what that is all about.
Then I decided to look more carefully at the TV inputs section again.
'Computer' was the label for the first HDMI port, and the one I'm using to connect to my Windows 10 PC. I had looked in there before and saw the 3 different options of:
- HDMI 1.4
- HDMI 2.0
- AUTO
It was on AUTO and I thought that was the best choice as it had detected what type of connection it was. But then I picked HDMI 2.0 just for kicks.
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Switching back to the PC I saw the screen flicker like it never did, but just for a second or two, and in the upper right corner, a fleeting notification banner that says 'HDR' appeared and then disappeared. If I remember correctly- there were some oddball visual artifacts, but after I rebooted the computer, voila- 4K 60hz 4:4:4 with HDR support to boot. Originally there wasn't even any HDR option shown by Windows- now it's a different story- the 'Play HDR games and apps' option can now be toggled. Later on I actually disabled HDR in Windows 10 because it just didn't look all that great and even caused some weird color issues in games such as Fortnite.
See the screen shots below indicating success:
This TV has worked amazingly as a PC monitor- such an improvement over the 32'. Hope this tip helps any of you having trouble getting your Hisense Roku 4K TV working at 4K 60 Hz 4:4:4 Chroma with HDR!
BTW I had contacted Hisense for clarification on this TV's capabilities as a computer monitor. I sent an email to [email protected], and 10 days later (after I had figured it out myself), they emailed back:
Hello David,
Thank you for contacting Hisense Customer Service.
We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with the unit. However, we will be more than happy to assist.
The Unit supports the 4:4:4 Chroma. You would need to ensure the Unit and device are using corresponding software.
If you are currently experiencing additional issues with the unit or would like further troubleshooting assistance please feel free to respond accordingly.
We will be more than happy to assist.
Please contact us at (888) 935-8880 for additional troubleshooting or if you have any questions (M-F from 9am to 9pm Eastern time, S/S 9-6 Eastern)
Best Regards,
Hisense Customer Service
Hisense USA Corporation
P 888-935-8880
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That was not too useful, but at least it confirmed that the TV supports 4:4:4 chroma.
Confused about all the different options to connect mobile devices to your Hisense TV? This guide will give you all the info you need to get stuff from your small screen to the big screen.
Option 1: Remote Now
Hisense P and R Series televisions are compatible with a smartphone app for iOS and Android released by Hisense called RemoteNOW. This app lets you use your smartphone as a remote for the TV.
RemoteNOW can also play media content directly from your smartphone to the TV with minimal setup. As long as your compatible TV and the smartphone are on the same Wi-Fi network, the RemoteNow app will detect the TV and make all the streaming and control options available immediately.
Following Series support RemoteNOW:
Hisense Smart TV 2019
– R8, R7, R6, R5 and R4
Hisense Smart TV 2018
– P9, P8, P7, P6 and P5
The Hisense Remote Now app is free to download from the Google Play and Apple App Store now!
Option 2: Anyview Cast
Nearly all modern TVs support a way to connect to devices wirelessly – a sort of over-the-air HDMI. Depending on your TV, you might see it called Anyview or Miracast, or just plain old Screen-Mirroring. You’ll have to have both devices connected to the same home network, but chances are that’s already happened.
Windows
In the Action Centre there is a button labelled Project. Select it, then select either duplicate (mirrors what is on your device to the TV) or extend (TV acts as a second monitor). Select Connect to a Wireless Display, select your TV and the image should appear on your TV within a few seconds.
Android
The exact process for Anyview Cast differs between brands of Android phones. Search your device’s settings for terms like screen share, dual-screen, or screencast. Tap that option and you should see a list of TVs to select from and cast to.
Many mobile devices can now be wirelessly connected to your TV.
Option 3: Upgrade to a Smart TV
Smart TVs come pre-loaded with many of the same apps on your tablet or smartphone. Instead of accessing your content on a separate device and linking that to your TV, the TV itself can go on the internet and play the same content.
Apps like Stan, Netflix, YouTube, Freeview Plus and more are available on the Hisense Smart TV range and can all be controlled via the TV’s remote control.
Option 4: HDMI Cables
The humble HDMI cable is the simplest way to connect a device to your TV. Most laptops have a HDMI port – if they don’t – it’s most likely that they will have a USB-C, or DisplayPort output, both of which can be converted to HDMI by using an adaptor.
iPhones & iPads will require a Lightning Digital AV Adapter that converts the Lightning port on the bottom of your device to HDMI.
Some Android devices come with an HDMI port onboard, but most will require a USB-C to HDMI adaptor. If your Android device uses microUSB instead of USB-C, a MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link) adaptor is needed.
Option 5: Third-Party Devices
Chromecasts, AppleTV, FetchTV, Android TV – there’s dozens of set top boxes that can make it easy to display all kinds of content on your TV.
Mac and iOS users will appreciate the ease of streaming content from their device to an Apple TV, which then displays the video on the TV within seconds. Chromebook and Android users can stream all the content on their phone to a relatively cheap Chromecast.