The "top" of the firmware management involves how updates are applied:
📌 For deep debugging, combine top with cat /proc/meminfo and dmesg | grep hi3798 . hi3798 firmware top
: Enthusiasts often create custom firmware to include specific tools like Kodi (XBMC) , advanced media players, or server functionalities like Samba . The "top" of the firmware management involves how
Type: Legacy / Gaming For older Hi3798M V100 boxes (1GB RAM), Android 7 is actually faster than Android 9. Top developers on 4PDA have created "Lite" versions that free up 400MB of RAM specifically for RetroArch emulation. Top developers on 4PDA have created "Lite" versions
If you use your Hi3798 device as more than just a media player, some firmwares allow you to run OpenWrt alongside Android.
Have a specific brick or need help identifying your board? Leave a comment on the forum thread linked to this article (with your dmesg log).
The upgrade process generally follows a standard procedure across most HiSilicon-based devices: