best android version/distribution for my new hardware - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello Folks,
I'm not sure it is the best forum for my question but it is a start.
Well, I'm in charge of bring up Android on a new hard (actually old) it is a ARM 7 600 MHz with 256 MB RAM (possibly 512 MB RAM), 256 MB NAND, and 240x230 color screen.
It is not a phone. It is a device running a specific POS solution.
I would like to know a suitable Android version to use. Is it possible to run Android 6.0 and still have good/smooth user experience. I think Android 4.4 is my second option, If I have to downgrade to 2.3 I will be forced to upgrade my hardware.
What would be the best Android to port. Android OS? Cyanogen? Other mods? Which one? (I need security). Is there any license/legal issues using such distribution on my product ?
TIA,
Edgard

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I am got a new Tablet whit Windows 10
(TrekStor SurfTab® duo W1 3G
Prozessor (CPU) Intel® Atom™ x5-Z8300 Prozessor (bis zu 1.84 GHz, 2 MB Intel® Smart-Cache)
Arbeitsspeicher (RAM) 2 GB (DDR3)
Interner Speicher 32 GB*
Grafikprozessor (GPU) Intel® HD Graphics
Inclusive Keyboard Dock)
And now i got a question.
Is it possible to use Android x86 on it whitout any installations problems?
Curse Windows is good but Android is better
I am get this tablet from a friend for 150$ so why not. But i got allready 5 windows pcs/ Laptops.
So i will check if i can use Android x86 on the Tablett.
I hope anyone can help me out
Sry for my bad english x.x
Hi !
I think i am close using Chuwi Hi8 Pro or Cube iWorks 10 System.
But my efforts have been stopped as i was stupid enough to flash the newest FW that DISABLES booting Android.
Can someone answer here who has NOT flashed the new Firmware.
I need someone with this version:
BIOS: American Megatrends / Aptio, Core Version 5.011, Project BW3_VT4_C.10E
OR very similar. NOT the 109 version / BT4 found on the Trekstor page !
If you got it i have the tool to back it up to a file and THEN i guess we can make Android work.
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SANTOK \ Tecmobile Titan 600 custom ROM

Hi all,
I have a SANTOK \ Tecmobile Titan 600 phone of which I am actually quite content. The biggest problem is that it came with Android 4.2.1, which is quite old and... a lot of apps are not compatible with it. I have already searched a lot for a custom ROM but haven't found a directly matched one. I presume it is compatible with some, but since I cannot be sure, I think its better to ask.
Do you have any ideea of what custom ROM, based on a newer Android version, is a match for this phone?
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Chipset:MediaTek, MTK6589M
Processor:Quad Core Processor
Processor Speed:1.2 GHz
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Internal Memory:4 GB
RAM Size:1 GB
Memory Card Slot:MicroSD
Memory Support:Upto 32 GB
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Orientation Support:*Yes
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Dedicated Keys:*Volume, Power, Camera, Pick-up and Reject call
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Emulate Newer Android (Marshmallow) on old Android (Jelly Bean) ?

I have a still reasonable 1,5 Ghz quad-core device with 1 Gb RAM and 32Gb internal memory that is stuck with Android 4.2.2. There are some apps (nothing CPU intensive) that I cannot install anymore because they require newer Android versions.
Is there any way I can emulate a newer android version?
Some virtualization app like Parallel Spaces but that allows me to virtualize a separate android version instead of just cloning the current one?
Hi! Can you send me theJelly bean 4.2 update and mcu files please?
arpcpro said:
I have a still reasonable 1,5 Ghz quad-core device with 1 Gb RAM and 32Gb internal memory that is stuck with Android 4.2.2. There are some apps (nothing CPU intensive) that I cannot install anymore because they require newer Android versions.
Is there any way I can emulate a newer android version?
Some virtualization app like Parallel Spaces but that allows me to virtualize a separate android version instead of just cloning the current one?
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Hi! I have a unit from 2015 and I need the firmware update and mcu files, I would like to try installing the one you have to see if I manage to resurrect mine! Can you send me theJelly bean 4.2 update and mcu files please?
AndyLima said:
Hi! I have a unit from 2015 and I need the firmware update and mcu files, I would like to try installing the one you have to see if I manage to resurrect mine! Can you send me theJelly bean 4.2 update and mcu files please?
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It is unlikely to work without knowing your model. But for my BQ with mediatek MT6589 Turbo this is the firmware link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/tabletfirm..._Elcano2_QuadCore_1.0.0_20131219-15.50-FW.zip
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I have some experience in modding and flashing but i've never ported a rom or created a rom for that matter so this will perhaps be my 1st one.
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Install Standard Android in Any TV Box

Dear Support,
I am new user in our forum, I don’t have any information about Android OS. I can Reset system, but I never try to flash, unlock Android OS.
Few years ago, I bought ZaapTV(Attention to buy it ), now if you don’t pay you can not see nothing on Tv.
When I turn ON the Box, I see only ZaapTV logo, after that, they ask me to activate my Box by paying 90$ every year.
When system boot, I see [ Starting Device. RK3066 4.2.2 ]
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I hope my question is easy for you and I m waiting your help asap to know if it’s possible or no before buying a new Box ?
Thank you very much for your support.
@Zorrofes
I think ZaapTV is running Android 5..1.1 & KODI is pre-installed.
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@Zorrofes
I think ZaapTV is running Android 5..1.1 & KODI is pre-installed.
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I said before: [ Starting Device. RK3066 4.2.2 ]
Now, if you don’t pay you can’t go to Kodi or anywhere.
I can go only to seetings, but I can’t see About Device to verify more options.
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OPERATING SYSTEM:
ZAAPTV™ OS 32-bit, Ver. 4.1.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS:
CPU RK3066 Dual Core 1.5 Ghz.
GPU Quad GPU technology.
Memory 1 GB DDR3.
Flash 4 GB MLC Nand.
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