yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
For those interested:

A wealth of information on this site:

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...lack-s805-versions-hd18q-and-clones-directory

Also stock rom and how to flash here:

http://ugoos.net/ugoos-oem/MXQ

I have not Flashed this rom, pay close attention to what board your box has, the images on the UGOOS site appear to be the same as what I have as far as usb ports etec.. indicating correct board.. I have downloaded it for an emergency backup.

the only way to be sure is use an app as CPU-Z or actually open the device and check the board number..

These boxes usually come pre rooted.. not necessarily fully rooted...

On Freaktab there are instructions for rooting using S89_root_update zip, it worked for me.

As usual use caution and be prepaired to have a bricked device. There are many versions of this box.

Prepare for a backup method for recovery... if you try any modification.

My box is a work in progress.. I have taken Kodi off, I have 202 apps, very little issues on streaming @ < 10Megs. Everything is backed up with Titanium Backup to a usb drive. This has saved me several times as in recovering Gapps initial device login and manipulating apps. I rarely change system apps and am prob dangerous with permissions. Exposed runs on this box and have not found many modules that benifit.. still playing around with them..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I would really like to root my mxq but the routing process seem complicated I don't want to be pulling my box apart lol.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
OTT MBOX

Thought I might post some info on the device:

Use this Apk and you can check your info
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jsdbond:
Hello, Could you be more specific about where you were trying to watch? Kodi? which Addon?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
If you use the app CPU-Z and it will display all needed info as board, kernel number, CPU etc... you would not have to open your device... to use a rooting method made for it

I did'nt open mine but I was relatively sure the CPU-Z info was enough that the S89_update zip rooting method would work and it was worth the risk. Anytime you root there is a risk. Its wether the risk/benfit will suit your needs.

CPU-Z is on the Playstore..

Before doing anything research and do alot of reading.... My knowledge came from using multiple Forums. Primarily XDA and Freaktab are of the best and there are many others. You have to read what will work and what will not.... AND decide which advice is good or flawed... I am always williing to share what I have found.. and I have always rooted my devices at some point...

OH... Sorry ... Your a Senior Member... I clicked your link..... you know all this stuff .... !!

I'll leave it for others..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I want to change governor and maybe install xposed so that I can trick the playstore to be able to download better games,

Also I need to add the Xbox 360 controller module to the kernel as the box doesn't recognize it ATM.

Thanks for the info I'll download the app and report back shortly, I really appreciate the help thank you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Sure, understand....

Well as I said .. the Box should be pre-rooted partially so what I did first was check that with a good root checker.. I actually used titanium backup because it will tell you if it has root access or not... you would want to use something like SuperSu b4 trying TB.... try a terminal app and see if you can access su... If not then you may need to use the S89 zip.. .. BTW .. No Frills CPU governer works well for me ... simple and small

to load playstore apps that are showing not compatible would be changing your build prop..... with a build prop editor is best.. requires root

I did not have to change mine for that but I did have to make a change for Googl Movies to play, and changed my location form China to USA
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Here is my homescreen and screen of most used utilities..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I tried to install a root checker but it said device not compatible lol.

I'll download super su and tb to see if it does have root access thanks,

So what about custom recovery ?

Again I appreciate your help.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
This is the best thread to explore for recovery options....

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s802/eny-acemax-ott

I have not used the rom from Ugoos but I have downloaded it. I have read on some threads the manufacturer rom bricked thier device, that is why I'm still looking for another option. This particular box has many versions of boards chipsets and wifi etec. ..

This thread has some recent postings and I'm still looking for a match...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I can't believe how complicated this box is when port comes to root and custom firmware, all I want is to use it to its full potential as it seems to be locked down in terms of what it's capable of.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Read this thread for rooting

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...z-root-update-zip-for-s802-all-stock-rom-roms
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
BTW yes I am a senior member but that's because of HTC phones I can tell you anything lol, but this box is a new ball game, I guess it's because it's not a popular device, once I get past root I'll be OK.

Again though I really appreciate your helping me.

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And this method will work on s805 ? It says s802
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
So I just installed super su by chainfire but when I open the app it says no su binary installed and supersu can't install it.

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Someone in the root zip thread you linked says it works on s805, my problem is I don't want to risk a brick as I paid far too much for the box, basically I was ripped off I paid 80 pound for it, and that's allot of I'm gonna break it lol.

This is a new learning curve for me but if I can get my head around all this I will try and gather enough information and maybe start a thread to try and make it a bit simpler as the information available seems scattered and hard to find.

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Hmm CPU-z says device isn't compatible, I'm getting really frustrated with that message when I want to install something crying!!! Lol.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Well your correct about the scattered info and as far aa the box goes first.. made in China... second, the box has many versions.. this one in particular has issues as limited memory and no clean shutdown.. as far as the root method.. it worked on my box.. I have not opened mine. I trying to remember how I determined it was an 805.. thats what I've been doing retracing my tracks.. but I'm going to open it before I go any further.. no prob for me.. I was lucky to get mine cheap via Amazon and Chinas Google...

I will not let anything that only knows a zero and a one intimidate me.. even though I cant read/write them (I'm no coder) !

If you have Bluetooth we do not have the same device.

can you post a build prop ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Afraid I don't have Bluetooth mate but I'll see what I can do about the build.prop if I can access it without root.

Thanks again for your help.

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I'm gonna also download aptoid to try and sideload cpuz
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
This link is new.. @ frealtab

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...ck-amlogic-s805-s802-s812-s905-video-tutorial

has mxq805 zip and AML usb burn tool

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This link is new.. @ frealtab

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...ck-amlogic-s805-s802-s812-s905-video-tutorial

has mxq805 zip and AML usb burn tool.... my Firefox browser had issues with the download link, had to use stock
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
sorry for the duplicate
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
OK finally rooted my s805 mxq now I just need to find a custom recovery.

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Do you by chance know what I'd need to edit in build.prop show that playstore will show all apps please.

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And I've found twrp for mxq.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Anyone know How to get a Xbox 360 controller to work on mxq, I think it needs a custom kernel but I can't find one that's separate from a rom tia.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skipshowman:
I just got my MXQ work great for 14 min . Now it kills the sound on my tv cable and mxq? Any ideas

Skipshowman@gmail.com

I need help
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Try a different hdmi lead
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
OK so I managed to get everything just the way I want it now.

I've rooted it added custom recovery tweaked the kernel for better performance enabled Xbox controller and added Dolby digital with a decent launcher too, I'm happy now lol.

I do have one issue though I updated kodi to 1.6 and lost all my add-ons and repos which is really annoying, I did see a thread for kodi modded for amlogic TV boxes but I can't seem to find it again if anybody has a link I would appreciate it thank you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
for build prop you would edit....

ro.build description and ro.build fingerprint

I used joey.krim build prop editor. I did not have to modify above items but changed

media.amp.player.widevinenable=false ( to true ) for google movies to play and changed "persistant.time.zone" from China to a USA city

As far as build description and finger print I do not know what to advise

I've been reading on a Russian inscure forum that seems to be very informative and active.. they refer back to freaktab and the openelec rom posted there they also pull alot of supposed stock roms from a site called China Gadget

I have downloaded a few Roms including one that has a description including "m201" which is in my build prop build and fingerprint. the only concern is if it will change my wifi or lan drivers. I'm still trying to break mine : ) ... getting close

The Russian site has a list of custom and stock roms. I think l they mention twrp ( I have read it doesnt work), they also have instructions to install via USB with aml tool, how to modify board if OTG port not active or use sd card for loading. the latter is what I will try first, when the time comes, as I have no OTG port

if you would like the link I will post ... BUT it is insecure and I had to use google translate ... and at one point ( forgot the reason why now) had to use a particular browser/ translator.. the translation is sometimes difficult to decipher

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well I missed that post... !!!

di you use twrp.. ? which one ?

And I still am curious which MXQ you have..

I could never get Kodi to work very well seemed like itwas a memory issue

I found an app called showbox... Its teriffic
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I'm using the twrp I linked, I just renamed it to recovery.img and placed it in the root of external sd that way it keeps the stick recovery in tact all you need to do is take out the external sd card, it seems to work fine mate although I've not had to restore,

I found a kodi bundle installer that I run over the top of a clean kodi install and it's awesome it sets everything up for you.

Showbox is a great app I've been using it for a long time on my mobile and it came preinstalled on my mxq.

I don't think I'll bother with a custom rom I have the stock one tweaked and set up how I like it and I also converted it to Dolby digital do I'm quite happy ATM.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Is this the twro you used ? TWRP M8 - www.freak-tab.de/abdul_pt/aml/TWRP_M8.img
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
This is where I got it from mate.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/16228-twrp-for-amlogic-devices

I couldn't open your link do I don't know if it's the same lol.

I should also say that I used the one for mxq all black.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Thanks..... thats the first time I've seen twrp for mxq blk bx confirmed.. Have it on sd and did a full backup. I have not tested the backup but am pretty sure it should work. It took me a whille to get back to as close to stock as I could... b4 backing up..

I have not actually installed the twrp recovery yet. If it works this way I'm fine with that. Don't mind the extra steps.

Have you installed yours without any issue ?

I'm still not sure what I may or may not loose if I install it.. I suspect it may write over some boot files than may include network, remote or whatever else.. I do think the AML tool used on OTG port replaces those files.. thats what I want to check b4 I commit to TWRP

thanks for your help !
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I'm just using it from SD card mate, it replaces the stock recovery but there is a command in terminal to back up the original recovery partition, it's in that thread on the last page I think our maybe the one before take look that way if you keep the backup you should be fine to do as you please.

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I'm pretty sure it will only replace the stock recovery.img
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
Yes I did do the dd command in terminal, I'm not sure what to do with the files.. my understanding is you can't copy running ROM. I did boot, system, and recovery.

I opened my box and got the wifi number, board, and what I believe is the Nand number.

Now my head is spinning.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I've got mine running really well now,

I'm not even worried snotty a custom rom,

I would like a nice launcher though google TV launcher give pass error.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
WOW

you won't believe it but I just (had too) .. do a factory reset on the MXQ menu... and it actually booted into twrp and gave me a clean factory rom.... it did not load the twrp backup I made which I expected..

I agree... I may also keep this clean... snub the custom for now... may not even fully root... i almost actually broke it !!

At least I know what not to do if I root.... uh somewhat.. :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
From what I read you can fool twrp to flash things without root, that's pretty cool for system mods, I would recommend Dolby digital plus mate it really helps sound quality.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Chris 05:
Try resetting the remote on the control panel. settings> advanced> remote click to off or on and deselect the seperate functions. I beleave one of the functions the behind this is, once set up correctly, You can turn your tv and android box off and on with one remote.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Donnaandpaul:
Our ott tv box 4xcpu 4xgpu keeps freezing and our broadband is working 100% any tips step by step as am not very big into all this new to it all
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Root it and change governor to interactive mate.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Gman2014:
I have a MxQ Ott tv box 4cpu 4gpu and for some reason it stopped and got stuck in recovery so I factory reset it and now it's stuck on the MxQ screen any help I would be thankful
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Sounds like you need to reflash the firmware mate.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] techcazzy:
hi, im new to the kodi box and finding my way round the issues. the first box i had was the same as your problem. I went into settings and into apps, kodi and cleared the data and cache. reloaded source codes and worked really well.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Move the box closer to your router, I have the same issue if it's too far away.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] FlashTheFox:
Is there any way to get Cyanogenmod 12 or 13 on one of these? Anyone know of any custom roms at all?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
You'll need to look at freaktab mate, there are custom roms available but it's best to know your exact model as there are quite a few variants of mxq, there is a link in this thread of you look back a few pages.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kevo2:
a few questions if I may...

In the TWRP "install" menu there is selection boxes for system and boot... when I flashed I did not select boot because i did not want to overwrite existing boot yet.. I still have the original boot screen of blac and white MXQ then the color mbox logo with "spotlight"..

did you replace your boot with TWRP? I would expect to see a a twrp logo..

I'm starting to get what I call a fuzzy idea of how this box works.. one issue is it seems the free memory cannot go below 25% and the optimum memory seems to be 35 to 40 % ..

I am also having issues with google location services and the apps that need (want) access... not connecting with google gms.. or api.. tried many spoofs none work... some live video apps have syncing issues without a location.. ( Provider OPs are tring to incorporate local commericials ).... syncing in and out of commericials need location it seems... syncing in.... mostly ok...... its syncing out that the link does not know where to go and begins a loop in the video engine and black screen on the app.

I've found a logcat apk I like with a floating window so you can observe the app runing and logcat in real time.. very helpfull

any ideas about location services... or boot selection on flashing ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
I didn't replace anything mate, I just put the recovery.img in the root of my external SD card, I've only used it for backup purposes.

Memory management doesn't seem that great on mxq I also find myself having to clear apps in these recent menu but I suppose you could try smart booster that's pretty good for that or even ram manager for better LMK.

As for location maybe try turning on mock locations as I don't think mxq has GPS I don't think there's anything in settings for GPS.

Im not actually using mine now as I upgraded to a sumvision x8 it's awesome avg I've not even needed to root it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MrWolfman:
hi 2 questions please :)

1 how can I remap the kodi button on the remote to spmc

2 how can I get play store to install all apps I tried changing the build.prop to nexus 7 but its still not letting me :(

thanks in advance
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] compunerd3:
Hey guys I have the MXQ pro. I'm using Ethernet on a 360mb line. On my pc on nternet I get the full 360 download speed test but on MXQ box I only get around 50 or 60 mb.

Just the last few days I have buffering issues on all streams that are HD. These are free trials for premium IPTV until I decide which to purchase.

It's using a cat 6 cable. Any idea how to speed up the ethernet?

It is pretty rooted with barely any extra apps.

I'm using the Pulse Kodi Build
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] derride8:
+1 same problem & same Pulse built. Also do anyone knows how to root the mxq pro box? Please help...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] compunerd3:
Mine was pre rooted. Also the WiFi doesn't work. Ordered a Z4 box for main room and I'll keep the mxq as bedroom box. The ethernet doesn't seem great on it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smeejaytee:
Look back a few pages the is a link for rooting mxq, it worked great for me.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Compudizzal:
Z4 sucks. .im returning one now.. its very slow download speeds.. I've tried everything to speed it up.. even purchased a new managed gig switch. still buffer crazy.. the MXq outperforms it hands down.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luciousl:
I've seen the MXQ Plus at $30.99, for that price you can't go wrong.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kiranforu:
Hi Friends,

I bought this MXQ Pro 4k S905 Amlogic device with Android 5.1.1 on board. Google is recognising it as tablet. No Miracast working. Network is keep disconnecting. Can't even watch a 4 min video on it. Can't install any apps as the network is keep disconnecting. RAM is too slow to respond. All in all, I am too worried now to have spend Rs.3K on a dumb box. I am sure, I can't get any refund or anything as I bought this on eBay. Could someone help me to install a real TV os on this box? Not a tablet OS, which really sucks. Please help me friends.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MikyMan!:
Hello. to all. i have a MXQ OTT TV box black. i bought it about 1 year ago, . i haven't been able to set it correctly. it came pre programed with kodi and many channels, but they never worked. i am not a tech expert but i can follow directions. i follow many tutorials of yutube and finally i can use the box, but its been very difficult to see anything without buffering. kodi only see 2 cores of 4 and only 302 mb free memory. the box has 5GB available. I have a good internet connection. i confirmed that with a laptop . i haven't been able to test it in the box . but i read here that some of these boxes came with a fault that they don't receive no more than 15 mbps. Is there a firmware that i can use to correct these faults? and were to download them? thanks to all.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kmaximax:
look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3400814

guide for latest update

use SPMC a custom build of kodi that works better on some mx boxes then use a setup all in one apk or a guide off YouTube look for a build like "the beast"
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] maynay6916:
My kids lost my remote from my Android box is there a way I can download an app to use in my phone to work the box
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jfg69:
I was using KORE
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kmaximax:
I use wireless pc mouse it works great plug and play .. I hardly ever use remote it's too clunky

AnyMote comes with an MX profile you can use on a smart phone that can be used as an IR device [emoji3]
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] adilau:
Hi guys,

How can I put back on screen home button....back...power off.

I can't find that option.