yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] droidal:
I also got a response from GearBest on their facebook page after I messaged them and provided my order number. They said "Thank you very much for your recent message.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that may have been caused.

I have checked the stock availability and I’m extremely pleased to inform you that the items you have ordered are in stock and are now ready for shipping.

We kindly ask that you wait for one or two days more for the shipment.

Thank you so much for your understanding and patience."

So we will see if they actually do ship. There are plenty of nightmare stories out there about them. I'm hoping I eventually do get my order.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Good luck to you too!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vipercoyote:
Yea they are just stalling.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] naxian:
Is the 8gb space enough for large library in kodi. Is this 8gb unified or split memory and apps?

And does anybody know if plugins like sabnzb and sickbeard can be installed and configured to download on usb drive connected to this box?

Is there something you miss with this box and kodi compared to win or Linux pc?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Mine crashed while updating and now says that OTA updates had been disabled as my system has been corrupted. Now I need to manually flash
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Dont you think this smells like something in need if screenshots of the version and buildnumbers?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mslr:
Same thing Mine crashed while updating and now says that OTA updates had been disabled as my system has been corrupted.

I look flash .imgfor a manual update (flash .img) but didn't find anything hope we can find it quickly
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] deanfarnaby:
There's a few methods I've found for creating flashable .zip files from boot.img files. It's not something I've had to do before so I'm not 100% on it but hopefully these links will help you

http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4038-how-to-create-an-anykernal-flashable-zip-from-a-bootimg/

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387941
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Anybody can share 107L1 of 108L1 firmware so we can manually update?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fain2daniel:
What are the benefits of upgrading?

Sent from my D6603
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigjess007:
I have two of these MXIII-G boxes, currently running firmware build 106L1. No where can i find anything about this new firmware that is available. Both of my boxes popped up a message saying new firmware was available earlier this week, but because my boxes are working fine, I didn't do any updates because I don't want to break what's working. And these boxes and the firmware support on them are non-existent. Trying to even find new info on the web about this led me to this thread, there's no info anywhere else, even on freaktab, and they usually have alot of info on it. As I'm not sure who even manufacturers these boxes, or who writes this firmware, you can't find anything on their websites either (I think they are either rebadged beelink or tronsmart hardware).

I should note that when it originally said an update was available, I choose not to do it, but it seems it automatically tries to do it anyway and the only reason it didn't update was because the update failed. So I'm going to be disabling the updater app, so it can't just auto update with the lack of support available. Last thing I need is it to download a crappy firmware, install it automatically, and bust both boxes.

But I still wanted to know where this new firmware was from and see what was changed. I figured since it wouldn't update automatically because it was giving an error, I could try to atleast find where this firmware was being downloaded from. My plan was to do a packet capture on my network and see where the box phones home too. I figured that may give some more info since none was available on the web. But first I had to get it to download the update again, so I searched about the error it was displaying - "Your system was damaged, wireless update is disabled!" (which I got on both of my boxes). It seems on android this is common situation and I found several posts that say to just clear the update applications's data and cache under app settings and it would try again. I did that and it phoned home and I was able to wireshark packet capture the http request of the zip it downloads.

WARNING - you download and install this at your own risk. I'm merely providing what I found. I can't figure out who this mayitek is, they have no web presence, don't seem to be associated with any android box manufacturer, so who knows how it's all tied together. But this is the what the "System update" app downloads to update:

EDIT: So because I'm new, I can't post the URL. Sorry! PM'd a Mod to edit this and hopefully post the URL.

For reference, here's what the screen shows on the update screen saying a new update is available:

System update

Current: LMY47V.20151027.151116 test-keys

New version

Version number: LMY47V.20160305.122646 test-keys

Version size: 24.89 MB

Release date: 2016-3-5

And more info about my box -

From About Device in Android settings:

Kernel version:

3.10.33

Oman@ubuntu #1

Tue Oct 27 15:45:58 CST 2015

Build number

106L1

Build description:

n200-user 5.1.1 LMY47V 20151027 test-keys

http://qinfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/...0305.122646 test-keys/2016030514245172819.zip

Good luck to us all!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fain2daniel:
How to disable update app and don't risk to brick my box by auto update?

Sent from my D6603
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fain2daniel:
Mine upgraded automatically to 107L1 build and everything working flawless like before!

Sent from my D6603
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Did it worked?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigjess007:
Did what work? I specifically said in my post I have not and am not going to do this firmware update due to not knowing where it came from and the zero support of these boxes by whoever manufactured it. Mine are working fine now, I'm happy with them they way they are, and I'm not going to try to fix what isn't broken. Especially with no revision history on what this firmware even changes. I just posted everything I was able to gather for everyone's benefit as several were asking for the original file to flash with.

---------- Post added at 08:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:29 PM ----------

Here's how I disabled "System Update" to stop it from automatically updating any released firmware. You can't disable it under it's settings in Apps Settings (I tried).

You'll need ES File Explorer and SuperUser. SuperUser was already on my box when I got it, and the box itself was already rooted (this is a requirement).

Go in to ESFE, under tools, turn on Root Explorer, grant SU permissions. Then click Root Explorer, in the popup menu choose uninstall system app, then click and hold on System update to select it, back it up first (it will put a backup copy on the SD card - DO THIS you may need it again in the future), and then uninstall it. Gone. No more worry about it trying to auto update a firmware and brick your box. You can also ofcourse restore it in case you want to see what new updates are available, but again, from my other post who knows where these are from which no defined manufacturer support.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
How should I flash it with the internal updater app or recovery? Can I just flash that zip with twrp?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigjess007:
Sorry, I can't advise on that. Someone more knowledgeable with this needs to come along and advise how it can be done. I was just able to track down the source.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Honusnap:
Hi,

Got the update today but it failed since i've done a pretty deep cleaning on the box, most stock app are disabled/uninstalled...

Would also know whate are the changes on this update .. ;D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] statesman72:
Im running MXlll-G firmware 108L, it is not the Tronsmart firmware. I found a link to MXlll-G firmware on the Russian site 4PDA. Here is the download link

https: //drive.google.c...7ya1ZtZDk0NmwzdW8/edit I downloaded 107L from here and once installed I checked for updates and was prompted to install the update to 108L.

There was no list of any changes all it said was minor fixes.

It appears to be running ok although I have not had it on my box for very long. So have not fully tested it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Aren't you worried about turning your box into a drone, a bot slave in other words?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] statesman72:
I'm new to flashing ROM's and stuff and the only way to learn is by having a go (trial and error).

Whats the worst that could happen?

I'm sure that I will notice if something is amiss, if and when that happens I can always change my firmware back to a stable build.

I read through quite a lot of the pages on the forum (4PDA) using Google Translate and everything seems legit.

Its like a Russian version of XDA. :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Oké if I wasn't from the West I wouldn't be so sceptical of Russian programmers probably [emoji57]

The worst you say? Probably identity theft if its part of your local network or perhaps just a storage place for child filth until the fbi find it?[emoji47]

Noobs are easy targets so being careful with unknowns is perhaps a good thing..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] statesman72:
Thanks for the heads up :good:

I'm from Australia and I know what you mean, I was a bit skeptical at first because of where its from, that's why I did a lot of reading on the forum.

As far as I can tell its all above board but will keep my eye on things.

My box was originally from Gearbest with 4.2.2 on it, I updated to the Tronsmart 106L firmware but not really happy that it changed the device name

to MXlll Plus so went in search of the firmware for MXlll-G, that's where I ended up.

I have emailed Gearbest to see if they can give me a link to the 5.1.1 firmware for this box, they said they will contact the supplier and it will take a couple of days.

I will change the firmware as soon as I get the download link.

Cheers :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Can we get a flashable of the 107 or 108 from a trustworthy source?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] cdnflag:
Would it be possible for you to post the link you get from GearBest that's where I bought my box from also...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] statesman72:
Yeah will do mate. They said they would get back to me in 2-3 days. That was on the 24th, its the 28th today where I am.

I will give it until tomorrow, if I don't hear back by then I will send them a follow up email.

As soon as I get a link I will let you know.

Have a good day :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mar72:
Here's firmware 108L1 to install from SD card : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1ye8kfnRF3BUy1qQnFwUEh1SWs

Flash MXIII-G TV Box Steps:

1. Format one micro-sd card.

2. Download the firmware and unpack it, copy all file to micro-sd card.

3. Insert the micro-sd card to MXIII-G tv box.

4. Plug in the power supply.

5. Keep pressing the recover button (the button is inside the AV port) by a toothpick.

6. Turn on the power button and wait until the the Android robot appear on the TV screen, then release the toothpick.

7. Just wait until the Android TV Box reboot automatically. Done.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Can i just flash it with twrp?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
This is how I did it:

Flash MXIII-G TV Box Steps:

1. Download the firmware and unpack it, copy all file to USB.

2. Insert the USB to MXIII-G tv box.

3. Search for the preinstalled app "update&backup"

4. Press the select button

5. Search for the downloaded zip

6. Press the update button

7. Just wait until the Android TV Box reboot automatically. Done.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pel.hu:
I know it's not a fresh post but I have a Z4 RK3368 with issues so I'm looking to buy another player which

- could play 4k content (even 100Mbs) and

- could send multichannel audio to my AVR.

So which format works on this? DD5.1? DTS? DTS HD? TrueHD?

And if this player is capable of the above which app can do this? Kodi?

Thanks in advance if anyone can answer.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xalaros10:
If I make the above procedure with updating firmware 108L1 via sdcard, will I loose any apps or settings of my box (format it) or it will be ok overwring the existing system?

Edit: Update firmware OK with above "garzacorporations" procedure without loosing anything.

Temperature works again (previous didn't find the city) and add "Reboot" at system.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jerzyjerzy:
As far as I know, flashing the ROM also formats the device memory (at least it was this way with previous ROMs).

If you want to keep your settings, make a backup copy, and then restore apps and app data after the upgrade.

I would also suggest to copy the whole Kodi folder to the computer - it usually is at /Android/data/org.xbmc.kodi/files/.kodi/ in your box memory.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Fifofaa:
Has anyone managed to find the changelog for 107 and 108 ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
With the method I posted you will not loose a thing ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jess7th:
Cannot enter recovery

Hi guys, my problem is that i cannot enter recovery mode at all.

I have tried the automatic updater (both of them) and when they reboot, the box gets stuck on the Android TV screen forever. I have left it for more than half an hour just in case, but nothing.

If i try to use the toothpick method, the same thing happens. No recovery, I just get stuck in the Android TV screen.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Install twrp recovery and flash the rom. You will find tutorial for our TV box on Google.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skyn3t:
Hello,

Do you have the original recovery for 106L ? i tried to update by the USB but it goes directly to TWRP screen and doesn't update.

Can i flash the zip directly?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
I don't have the original recovery.I think that you can flash it with twrp without problems. But probably someone else that has already tried can confirm it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] BlazeGarden:
When i follow the normal update procedure, It doesn't update with twrp. received a couple of error messages and then it just sits in the twrp screen. Just follow the instruction posted by Garzacorporations. In the mentioned app your also able to create a backup. Just follow the instructions posted and after a couple of minutes after starting the procedure it will reboot and install. All settings and apps are retained. In 107L is was running the latest kodi beta perfectly. But in 108L is just starts and hangs. All other apps are working fine.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
I've the latest Kodi release running without problems with 108L1.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] BlazeGarden:
Kodi 17.0 development build?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Kodi 16.1 latest stable release
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jess7th:
Thanks, I didn't know if twrp worked with this box. I will try it when i find some time!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jess7th:
I installed twrp 2.8.5.1 for Amlogic devices, but the result is the same. I try to boot in recovery and all i get is the Google TV logo stuck.

I emailed Gearbest, where i got it from and they told me to send them a video of the problem..

I would prefer to solve the issue than get a refund or a replacement, it seems like less hassle.

Any other ideas?

Thanks again.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] garzacorporations:
Try the tutorials for unbricking our tv box. It may fix your problem.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dakok:
Flash the rom again via toothpick method with Burning Tool 2.0.5.9
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jess7th:
Toothpick method doesn't work. I have tried this by connecting through the USB OTG, but when i loaded the rom into Burning Tool, i got an error about the rom being corrupt. I re-downloaded and the same thing happened again, so i quit ..

The rom i downloaded was one posted a few pages back, 108L from a Google drive link. Is there another link you could provide maybe?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dakok:
I believe there are 2 kinds of rom - one goes through SD card (the one you tried)

and the other via Burning Tool

You have both here:

http://forum.telekineza.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=732&start=200#p24848

;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] srale2511:
can i flash this new firmware 108L over the Tronsmart firmware 106L for MX III Plus?? i mean can i flash it with the "update & backup" method??

i have now the Tronsmart 106L firmware for MXIII Plus on my MXIII G..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dakok:
Hi S. ! :)

I believe they are excatly the same. I flashed 108L on my MXIII-G 1GB through USB / Burning tool 10 minutes ago.

It kept "ANDROID" screen for 5-6 minutes then it boots to OS.

It looks OK for now.

108L IS the Tronsmart firmware. Even 106L was for Tronsmart.

They are the same devices.

MXIII-G = Tronsmart MXIII Plus
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] srale2511:
I will try it tomorrow, hope all my settings will stay untouched after flashing.. :)

from my BV2oooS
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fabinhops:
Hello guys!

Is there a way to change and customize media box launcher?

For example change the Iron man pic for something else
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dakok:
Probably there is. You can use alternative launcher, too. :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] srale2511:
here it is:

from my x5oo
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dakok:
For those who want to flash 108L on MXIII-G 1GB via USB / Burning Tool method (look at page 63) - it works and I installed 108L on my TV box without a problem :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] lost3:
what is your problem with mele f10pro
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
I have that exact same info on my 106 screen
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] srale2511:
hahaha.. realy? well i never see this info before so i posibile. we are without change log again.. :)

from my x5oo
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] blyx21:
I can't use other otg cable. It only works with the package otg cable. Why?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Because the ones you've got aren't good enough? Plenty of cables follow different standards for different purposes, think of length, materials, connections, all a way to save production cost...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] blyx21:
I dont know what you mean. Im just wondering why the otg slot not working with other otg cable but when using their otg cable it works, are they using different wiring?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
Most others work fine on the 4 boxes I have, but some don't
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Quietsch:
how can i activate the lower navbar? I cant see it and therefore its impossible for me to scroll down with the remote controller.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rhtizzy:
My best buy for this box was a c120 air mouse off eBay. It allows you to drag and drop which in your case is needed to drag the bar up from the bottom of the screen. China takes weeks but you can often find them locally for about €15
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] srale2511:
you need to drag up the bottom of the screen.. i used airmouse for do that..

from my x5oo
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Bruur:
Watch out: New firmware on boxes cause boxes to brick when flashed

Hi,

I've recently purchased a couple of new MXIII-G 2GB/16GB boxes. These come with the latest Lollipop firmware. When I look in Android into Settings and then into the details about the box, its shows this version of the software: 201L1

Now the problem I have with this firmware is that it doesn't allow me to flash anything anymore. When I flash via a MicroSD card, it just shows the GoogleTV logo and the screen goes blank and this repeats until I give up and let go of the hidden recovery button. Then it boots into Android again.

The problem is even bigger when I flash the box using the USB Burning tool to rollback to a Android version which hopefully allows flashing via microSD. This simply bricks the device. I've tried Android firmware versions 108L, 106L1, 104L1, 101L1. The light on the power button stays red and there is no HDMI output any more. I can still flash firmware via the USB Burning tool but even all though the tool tells me the burn is successful, the box remains bricked. My supplier is telling me the factory used firmware encryption and we are looking into a solution.

I just want to warn you guys, that there are MXIII-G 2GB/16GB out there which brick very easy!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Fifofaa:
Where did you buy them from ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luciousl:
I'm also looking into this tv box. It got pretty cheap on geekbuying.

So I guess I shouldn't update it when I receive it?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Mine is from Gearbest and after first run it updated auto to 108L1.

Till know (few weeks) I haven't got any problems. Fine working device.

And one advice - if it's works as intends, leave it to work, don't make flash update self goal.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Bruur:
I've bought my MXII-G 2GB/16GB boxes from a private seller who directly gets them from the factory. I've bought many boxes from this seller and the support (by proxy) from the factory has been excellent. The product has always been genuine. But sometimes the disadvantage is that I always get the latest model coming off the line. Which means, the latest improvements in chipsets and firmware. It's the disadvantage of being of the front-line, I guess.

I always flash my boxes with OpenElec, because I prefer the pure Kodi experience of it. That's why I take the risk to flash something different on these boxes. If Android suits your needs, then I would recommend to stick with it and wait for the OTA updates.

As for an update: so far I haven't been able to find a solution. The bricked boxes probably need to be sent back to the factory and the bootloader seems to be locked. The factory firmwares which should downgrade it and unlock it didn't work so far.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] madrigal77:
I just updated mine to 108L1 as well with no problems.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nomore4u:
Where do I get the official gearbest 108L1 firmware?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Try at Chinagadets, I'm not sure
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ilichva:
It seems that a similar problem HERE
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arch.tucci.michele:
Is sure install new firmware 108 on MXIII Plus Tronsmart?