yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
In the beginning, I also got device not detected or inconsistently and usb transfer errors (when power also plugged). Here is what works for me consistently so far (YMMV):

1. Power off and unplug power. USB cable plugged to PC.

2. Launch USB burning tool in admin mode.

3. Import img file.

4. Hold reset and plug USB in back port.

5. Release reset as soon as you see connect success.

6. Click Start. Screen should be blank.

Click stop if you get usb transfer error and restart app.

I use short usb phone cable with microUSB adapter. If you make the cable from back to back USB, make sure the white (data-) and green (data+) wires are short, soldered point-to-point, parallel and glued/taped together, to minimize impedance discontinuities & signal reflections.

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If you are only doing a backup, you can keep sytem read only. Yes you need at least 4GB and I haven't tried backing up to USB. You could go to Advance and file manager and try to copy files to USB if you wish. I see no reason why it shouldn't work though.

Hint: clicking TWRP logo on the top left hand corner brings you back to main page.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
Partitions to backup that are already selected Boot, System & Data are these correct? :good:

I appreciate your help, I have half an idea what i'm doing as i have done similar things on my phone but any time i've ever tried it with android boxes it never seems to work so i'm being careful before i do anything.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Yes, anyways you will be given the same options when restoring as what you had selected during its backup.

I am no expert either. I too use TWRP on my phone and tablet and I post my experiences in the spirit that they may help others like me. If I am wrong or inaccurate in anyway, I hope and appreciate it that someone clarifies and/or corrects me.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
I managed to back it up to a usb stick the backed up file was nearly 3GB which is smaller than i expected :) I'll flash the next batch of boxes with it to see if it works :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
The USB 2.0 ports on computers and laptops can supply well in excess of 1A. USB 3.0 ports can supply 2A. If a portable HDD works on it, it should be good too for the box. Could be bad connectors or cable? If you have access to one, you could try a split USB cable such as those used on some older portable HDD's for higher current supplies from two ports or a self (external) powered external USB hub?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pel.hu:
USB 2.0: 500mA and USB 3.0: 1A
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] digital_me:
The cable method for unbricking does not work. I even got a shorter and shielded usb cable but nothing.

Anyone succeeded to boot from microsd prepared with the u-boot.bin (bootloader.img from ota archive)? My box wont boot with it but instead boots with u-boot.bin.sd.bin (868.864 bytes) from T95-2G-0309.zip.

I put u-boot.bin.sd.bin and recovery.img on the microsd, the box boots from it but recovery does not appear. The Google TV logo appears and disappears cyclically, like the box keeps on resetting while keeping the reset button pressed. If I leave the reset button after the Google TV logo, the screen goes blank.

Any ideas of what to do?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] karlywarly:
I've tried this method above and I seem to have bricked my box somehow.

If I hold in the reset button and plug power cable in at the same time, the google tv screen comes on then off and on again until I let go of the reset button. After this the screen is just blank.

Any ideas on if I can unbrick this box?

Thanks :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] korgoth:
CFW

Guys do you happen to know if anyone is working on a custom firmware for such a box? I would very much love to have something close to clean AOSP running? The chinese firmware is kind of crappy

Unfortunately nothing on google about custom FW :-/
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gbzbz:
seriously calling for a CM13 on this box. Seems all software pieces needed are out there, kernel, toolchain, CM13....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smd9:
Hey everyone. I got this box a couple days ago and was excited to use it. When I first booted it up, everything looked good. It had a lot of useful apps and looked like it was going to be fun to play around with. I got a notification saying that there was an update, so I thought "sure, it's always good to have the latest version". That was a mistake. After installing 2 or 3 updates (after each one it would tell me there was another update) and rebooting each time, I thought I was good to go. To my dismay, the latest update REMOVED ALL THE APPS! The box was pretty much useless. I tried putting the Google Play store back on through an APK, but although it looks like it installed, it won't open. I managed to get Kodi back on through an APK, so I could get some use out of the box, but I'd like to get back all the original apps. Is there a way I can go back to the original factory image? I saw something about "factory reset" on this thread, but I'm not sure how to do that, or if will do what I need.

Any suggestions?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
You need it. Just make it as usual on Android device and GP will return - tested !
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vantsas:
[MENTION=6367483]smd9[/MENTION].

This happened to me as well. Perform a factory reset and all apps will appear again. My problem is that it shows a new update now and if I try to update, after uncompressing the package it says that the device is damaged and OTA update is not available. Performing a factory reset again everything is ok but I don't risk to update again.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] boro_boy_80:
[MENTION=7476180]digital_me[/MENTION] mine seems to be bricked the same way as yours. Can you tell me where to get the aml_autoscript file from or if you still have the file can you share it please and a little instruction how to do it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] digital_me:
Have you tried to boot from microsd card first? Does it boot to the green robot image and start the flasing?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] boro_boy_80:
I've tried but it doesn't get to the robot. My tv shows a hdmi signal is present but the screen goes black
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] boro_boy_80:
I've finally unbricked mine :). With a male to male usb from eBay 99p and the amolgic burn tool found in a YouTube video named unbrick amolgic devices mxq, m8, m8s, m8s +, mxq pro . I used a later version of the software first but it wouldn't recognise it. I used the updated wifi image to flash. When connecting it to my laptop I didn't use the power cable. I just held the rest button and with the usb already plugged into the laptop I then plug in the usb cable into the box. I got the windows sound that the usb was connected and once it showed that the box was connected to the software I let go of the reset button and flashed the image first time and it's back to life. I hope this can help some of you. Time for beer for me :p
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
Glad you sorted it:good:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] smd9:
Worked, thanks! I tried backing up my settings before the factory reset, but when restoring them after it didn't work. Not a huge deal though.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Just wanted to say this link helped a lot. Although the WIFI didn't improve that much for me, from about 2 mbps to around 10. Maybe too much interference from other networks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] RelentesSoul:
My device now has a black screen because of this method.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] wolferitza:
how did you do it?

[MENTION=1309724]boro_boy_80[/MENTION]: You earned the beer :D I tried to flash with boot card maker, and bricked it like you did - a flicker of google, then black screen. At first Amlogic burning tool didn't detect the box because I left the card in. Then error [0x10303004] Romcode/Switch status/Identify/Error result. I worked With Force Erase All
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ali7_has:
After each ON/OFF or reboot the time and date reset to 1/1/2015, any one had this problem.

and how to solve it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Do you have the Automatic Time option enabled? The time should be off when the box boots but as soon as there is Internet connection, it should sync correctly.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ashenfall:
I installed the Wifi fix, and the OTA updates afterwards - wifi seems to not work properly sometimes when I use a Bluetooth device - anyone else able to verify?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Has someone installed OpenELEC on that device ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ali7_has:
[MENTION=2184431]Godzi[/MENTION] I already tried that, but its the same.

actually I tried Automatic time option ON and OFF, but the problem is not solved. No sync at all, each time I correct the date manually.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] digital_me:
I installed OpenElec on it, but only to refresh my NAND after a failed usb burning tool transfer. It starts but it is not fully usable as there is no wifi and no remote control working (although USB keyboard and mouse works). Also it detects only 1GB RAM.

Installed using a bootable microsd with the OpenELEC-Amlogic.MiniMX.arm64-7.0-devel-20160120113810-r21920-gff430a0-update.zip, recovery. img and the proper factory_update_param.aml on it.

We'll have to wait for a release for this box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vkopzon:
I've bricked it as well with SD card method. After getting the error from USB flashing tool (like yours) pressed refresh, and voila! It proceeded without errors (using validator image)

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BTW WiFi flying without issues!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] SWADED:
Does it actually output 2160p???
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] RelentesSoul:
Thanks buddy, worked perfectly.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leokendall:
I'm having the same problem, always go back to December 2014
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ali7_has:
[MENTION=7489562]leokendall[/MENTION] what is your time zone?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leokendall:
canada, newfoundland.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] tdvolland:
Beginner Question

I was offered this by Gear***** and searched the Internet to find out waht it actually is and does. After several others, I found thsi link but here also no real answer to my question.

The description says:

Mini M8S TV Box - EU PLUG BLACK 172993503

Quad-core Amlogic S905 Android 5.1 2GB RAM 8GB ROM 2.4GHz WiFi Bluetooth 4.0 4K Multi-media Player

What is this used for?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] scjbirch:
No hope

Completely bricked my device through SD Card update. I've tried the USB Burn Tool to bring it back but it gets stuck at 4% every time and then fails. Any ideas? i've tried Force erase etc.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] digital_me:
To unbrick get http://www.mediafire.com/download/m...-7.0-devel-20160120113810-r21920-gff430a0.zip and unpack it somewhere.

Delete all files from the bootable microsd (do not format) or make a new empty bootable card if you formatted it. Now copy all 3 files from the downloaded zip archive (factory_update_param.aml, recovery.img, OpenELEC-Amlogic.MiniMX.arm64-7.0-devel-20160120113810-r21920-gff430a0-update.zip) to the bootable microsd and boot (plug power) from it with the reset button pressed.

It will quickly install OpenElec and restore bootloader.

After OpenElec starts remove the microsd fom tv box, prepare it again with aml_sdc_burn.ini and aml_upgrade_package.img (with wifi fix) and reboot (plug power) with reset button pressed. Do not release until the flashing bar appears. It works and is tested on a new batch of minim8s that manifested the same problem.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] scjbirch:
Thank you, I will try once i get in from work!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] egisz:
HDMI-CEC problems

Hi,

I just got AML Mini M8S (S905 2GB/8GB) from GearBest. My major problem is I'm unable to get HDMI-CEC working. From Android settings CEC menu it gives error: "This remote device does not support CEC".

Tried on 2 Samsung TV sets 48H6200 and older UE22D5000 Samsung model. Both TVs support CEC using Raspberry Pi B+.

Anyone managed to make it work?

If by chance anyone has openelec installed on this box, could you check if CEC is functioning on OpenElec OS?

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vkopzon:
Same here with Samsung TV. Other devices works with CEC without issues...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] David7578:
Hi all,

I'm also part of those who tried the openelec minimx image with no network... I guess a minim8s flavored image would only need to have lan and wifi updated. Everything else was working fine.

My problem is with usb DACs.

No usb sound is working, no settings in the gui. Conf files are there, DAC is properly recognized.

I had sound with Neutron player, but that soft has their own usb drivers qnd direct output.

I wonder if some linux/android genius could look into the problem ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] azm.azman82:
Can i flash this to mxq pro+ 4k.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ali7_has:
After factory reset, sync works when connected to wifi and after the first reboot.

but after that it is not working at all.

I did not try with Ethernet.
[Elephone Vowney] letschky:
This Thread is only for Elephone Lite,The instructions might work with other Elephone Phones, but the files are only for the Elephone Vowney LITE!

I have a firmware flashed after that I have problems with the Touchscreen,no point worked and everything seemed to be wrong.

Now I have with a Person from the German Forum managed to fix the Problem.

Conditions

It must be the last firmware on it Elephone_Vowney_Lite_20160121_101305 (the link is below)

Your Elephone Vowney Lite must be rooted with SuperSU,not with Kingroot!Link from Kingroot to SuperSU

USB Debugging must be on.

Installed ADB/Fastboot Drivers Link

Instructions:

Download the Files.zip from Here

Connect your Elephone Vowney Lite on the Pc.(In Media Mode and the Screen must be always on)

Extract the Files.zip and copy the 4 Files what you see in the Folder on your External Micro SD Card.

Open on your Pc (Windows,Win 10 Pro 64 Bit i test it) Command Prompt and Navigate to your ADB Folder (My is cd c:\ADB)

Look on the Vowney Lite Screen and Allow USB debugging

Then adb shell and then su Look on the Vowney Lite Screen and Allow ADB Shell

Then Copy from here First:

cat /sdcard/wbin >/proc/gmnode20160121

and Second:

cat /sdcard/GT9157_1070.BIN >/proc/gmnode20160121

It remains for a few seconds so, then the Elephone (It may take up to a minute)

If the touch screen after one minute depends,simply touch times,or boot manually with the power button(Press long the Power Button)

It may also receive an error message it coming but still works,If not simply make again

Viola,the Touchscreen works again.

You can Flash the latest Stockrom from here with this Tool

Look the ADB Pic in Attachment.

Alternative you can use this Tool Download

but this not works for me.

Insdructions

Sorry for my Bad English!
[Elephone Vowney] letschky:
For later
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rawfa:
Hey fellas,

I've been using a GS5 SM-G900M for over an year an today all of a sudden it's having a hard time finding the carrier. I've restarted the phone, I've tried selecting the carrier manually and I kept getting the "no carrier sign". Every once in a while I get all the bars but most of the time I get no bars at all. Any advice?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Imanoltxo:
Hello. I've bought the kaiser and after the first batterie charge, i've seen that by the morning has the 100 per cent and 4 hours after it has the 74 per cent.

it's normal the consum?. why its consum is so big?.

I'm spanish. I'm sorry for my english.

Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jcespi2005:
Check the ussuall parameters that affect the consum for the device, like "Transfer", Wifi, Data Connection, BT, power save parameters, etc....

In the night, i left the PDA at 100%, and in the morning 8 hours later i have 96%... only 4% all night...

Regards.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Imanoltxo:
Battery

Hello and thanks for your answer. the wifi is of, bt is on but I'll power off, over the power save, in two minutes the kaiser is of. It shows in the top the icon with "3g" (I can't remove for the "g" normal...is this one motive for the excesive consum?.) and I think that no conixion es maked. In practice I don't make nothing for the consum. Other thing, please. The gps...why I have to connect to "gps fast" (gps rapido in spanish) before to make something with the gps. Each 6 days I have to connect to internet (wifi or gprs or lan or etc.).?.

Thanks.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Slade8525:
the program you are referring to is merely a sattelite update utility; set it to automatically update and forget about it. i dont know that you HAVE to update it all the time, but it does make connecting and finding sattelites much easier.

As far as the battery, a new battery needs to charge and discharge several times before it will reach its maximum battery life, so it being discharged faster than you would expect is actually normal. you should notice its life will be extended after you charge and discharge it a few times, nothing to worry about
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jcespi2005:
Well, you need to take care about all the parameters, Trasnfer (Transferir en castellano) waste a lot of battery. 3G conection take more battery that GPRS, and you must be sure that no process access internet in background. Try to switch between GSM and UMTS to see if you get better results.

About GPS, GPS Rapido starts every time you power on the device, so you don't need to start it before to use TomTom or any other GPS app. Simply start TomTom and have fun ;)
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] fusi:
you dont have to connect every 6 days, its just recommended to get super speedy locks thats all
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] RemE:
I have BT on always and see about 4% loss of battery each night. I use the comm manager with a 3G button and turn off 3G, using EDGE most of the time unless I need a fast connection. I think this 3G connection is the main reason for higher battery consumption over night, EDGE is lower. Always keep WiFi off unless you are actively using it.

As far as Quick GPS/ Rapido, if you use active sync regularly with your PC, it updates every time so it will seldom if ever need to get a update over GSM since it gets 6 days of data at each update.

Regarding new lithium batteries, they don't need cycling like nicads to get full capacity, just charge and go but never leave them dead, ever.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Imanoltxo:
cable

Thanks. Is the same the cable who comes with the kaiser (usb) that the cable normal for the qtek 9100 or qtek s100 for to charge it?.

Bye.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Imanoltxo:
Different things

Hello and thanks. I can't quit de "3g" button for to change to "G" (gprs). I don't know and I've looked for all the setup.I can't only gsm, it must to be gsm+umts (in differents bands).

Today at 00:00 100 per cent. Today at 05:00 95 per cent. It appear too much, or not?.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jomo25:
Go to Settings, Phone, Band tab. Select "GSM" in the "Select your network type" (the first) pick list. Leave the second "Select your GSM/UMTS band" as Auto.

Doing this will force your Kaiser to use GSM/GPRS/Edge and not allow it to use UMTS or HSDPA (3G). Try this to see if it makes your battery last longer.

This change will reduce battery consumption the most. However, you can't use 3G speed network, unless you change it back. To do so, set the first pick list back to Auto.

THere's a way to add a selection in the Comm Mgr to do this, but not sure if you would be comfortable doing it. It simply does the same thing as the above with a button press.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] syntetisk:
Could you please describe or link how this is done?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jcespi2005:
Yes, the same cable...
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jcespi2005:
Here is one post that helps adding 3G button into the commManager... to switch on/off the UMTS connection.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1543416&postcount=23
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Dinty:
Wifi

Hi all,

Just another quick battery question... While I know on my Jasjam that having the Wifi switched on drains the battery like no tomorrow, was wondering how long the battery on the Tytn II / Kaiser lasts with Wifi. Is it similar a similar length of time to the Tytn / Jasjam?

A friend is looking at getting it, but has said that he will be using Wifi almost all the time.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Penske MB:
Does AT&T's Tilt and 8525 share the same battery? or just like TyTN and Kaiser using different battery??
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] jomo25:
No, they are different batteries.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] Imanoltxo:
3g out=batterie better

Hello. I can see that without 3g the batterie go better.

Thanks to all for your help.
[Security Discussion] nutpants:
I've been looking at Android m since it came out.

However my oem will not be supporting the majority of my devices

(That's you Samsung 2 year support has me thinking of never buying your product new again).(Not that many others are much better).

So with the bugs that are ever present in custom Android roms and the developer never ending rush to the next update while the last aosp is not retail stable on most devices(come on Google wait two years and get the base or rock solid already before messing yet again with things).(I understand developers want to play with new features and new devices, but so many people have a 2 y old very capable device that just needs security updates). I have been reluctant to update from 4.4 that most of my devices run solid on.

How much more security has Android m brought to the table?

Is the permission manager worth the update from 4.4 or 5.1 ?

With all the new apps supporting permission denial without crashing going benefit the older os with permission blockers or xprivacy running?

Is the permission paranoid user better off waiting until the last minute to update to miss the worst of the bugs left to squash or just jump in now and live with them?

What is your opinion?