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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ganjaware:
If I flash with "USB_Burning_Tool" the BOX with the "minim8s_rv106L03.img", <- do I lost my settings/apps/Personal Data?

I have installed the TWRP, what should I first backup?

here is the list: (the black one are preselected)

[a] Bootloader

Logo

[c] Recovery

[d] Boot

[e] Instaboot (500MB)

[f] Reserved

[g] RSV

[h] Tee

Crypt

[j] Cache

[k] System (782MB)

[L] Data (27672 MB) ?! <- i work with "link2SD" but why is this so a huge data??

Sorry, I´m a Newbe in Android, hope someone give me advice...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Rhetorical question-why noob first of the first start with re-flashing?

Backup your boot, data and system.

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ganjaware:
He Topper, because I rooted all my androids. And some of this devices I have killed by this prozedure, but I don´t know why, like a cocking-man "He don´t know what he have done wrong. but this cost to much every month."

You live in EastEU, I live in Hungary and Germany so perhaps you see, this cheap TV-Box is a easy learnig field.

-> My [FULL] backup was not successfull in restore, I was sure "Data with 27GB" is not true... Get error code "255"

So perhaps I bring easy understandig knowledge to all!#

so if there is a question I used:

update_minim8s_rv106L03.img

from: https://mega.nz/#!DtxX1J5a!SXFNzs6gl...FUb4g_x0bgcxbg

and

USB_Burning_Tool_v2.0.5.15-build8.rar

from: https://mega.nz/#!np5nkQxQ!uKiezTwnO...DgGjhyiKBp_O9s

this worked!

But now I have to go a new way...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Learning field begins with uncle Google and read, read, read...

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] supersmp:
He's from Hungary,almost "centralEU" (once upon a time until some pasha came and stayed [emoji60] ) you're from estEU(SE actually) so...that explains it ROFL

Sorry for the off topic but a Hungarian calling a Bulgarian eastern was way to funny [emoji111]
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
But he have learned in WestEU (just passed a border) with few degrees and that gives him a right to ask question answered 10001 times here ....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ganjaware:
So, now my Box is speedy & stable.

It was the hard way, everything is new installed. Look #516

My Tipps: use the APP: link2sd with a really speedy µSD card, like: " Class 10 SDHC UHS-I Up to 80MB/s (ore more)

Format it: you need 2 Partitions the first in FAT32 (ca. 70% Size) the seccond with ext3 both with PRIMARY status

So you can have more than 12GB ultra fast space for APPS, the soc 905 don´t like biggest action. For true NO Armlogic has really 2GHZ

http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/08...e-limited-to-1-5-ghz-not-2-ghz-as-advertised/

SPEACH RECOGNITION:

_____________________________________________

So I have tried:

Bluetooth "headset" Jabbra (Audio OK but no MIC: with "OK Google")

USB Air-Mouse with mic: (1 to 10 times the mic works with Google NOW) but it is frustating

Spezial webcam, it works with all sozialmedia App like: Telegramm (Picture an Mic) but NO Google speach recognition.

Wondering no one likes to talk with the android ----> I DO !

Is there someone out there who works on google Assistant??

My Moto 2014 works with it, Android 6 and Xposed N-ify
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djdeano1990@gmail.com:
The data is like your internal storage .. apps , games , etc
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] droide_volante:
hi guys

how can i flash twrp onm the mini m8s?? is there anyone that explain me??

thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djdeano1990@gmail.com:
Find the twrp recovery .IMG file for your exact device by Google searching then rename the file (Recovery) without the quotes putt it on a blank USB then plug the USB into your box get a ear bud and put it in the av hole and press the button inside hold it in for about 10 secs it should boot into twrp recovery then you need to rewrite the recovery.img using twrp ... That's it good luck
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Not an ear bud, but toothpick or paper clip IN 3.5" jack for video in. The reset button is IN jack on the bottom, inside.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] darkgoliat:
Hi, has anyone bee able to play games with a ps3 or 360 gamepad? I've tried wired and wireless, even bought the sixaxis app and nothing......

Anyone able to get it to work?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] archiijs:
I had problems with wired PS2 controller. It seems like some of the buttons was mapped, but others not. Tried lots of apps to map them including Sixaxis but no joy. Games just do not recognize gamepad or some of the buttons.

Then I bought wireless controller IPEGA PG 9021, and it works like it should work without any additional apps, probably other universal controllers should work as well.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] darkgoliat:
thx i just looked it up on ebay and they go for 15 quid. I guess its not too bad.

but i still find it strange that my ps3 and 360 controllers work on my unrooted tablet, without me having to install anything and I can't make it happen on a rooted android tv box.....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] archiijs:
That's just my experience with ps2 controller, I do not own ps3 or 360, so can not help you with that. :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] evh5150ni:
Has anyone any tips on which browser might best handle streaming video? I'm trying to play back content from Pivotshare, for which there is no app. Chrome can't stream the video (HTML5, presumably?) on the M8S without pixellation and sync errors.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Velogr1992:
Hello does anyone know how to change the LAN IP to specific IP and make it static ? thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] decayed.cell:
You can only do that on your router, and only if the router supports it. That functionality is called reserving an IP address with MAC address
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TopperBG:
Not correct. There is manual settings in WiFi and Ethernet connection - you can set IP there.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] cappuccino kid:
after 54 pages (I read all topic), I didn't understand what is correct firmware to resolve the wifi issue.

I tried the firmware 104 and 105 without any improvement, so I decided to connect it directcly to the modem and use in my bedroom an old M8N....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djdeano1990@gmail.com:
Try the firmware from vaidator that worked well with WiFi
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d_santi:
I bricked my device using digital_me's process to flashing the wifi fix. Now i'm trying the method quoted above to recover my bricked device with no luck :( . The devices blue light comes on but thats about it. Recovery mode and non recovery mode, the box doesnt boot up. its bricked bad. Can anyone suggest anything?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djdeano1990@gmail.com:
What device do you have ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] playgeek:
[IMG="mini m8s"]http://des.gearbest.com/uploads/pdm-desc-pic/Electronic/image/2016/03/14/1457943208617726.jpg[/IMG]

Hi, I have the mini m8s the one with an amlogic s905 (v1) and I would like to know how to solve the problem of my wifi, basically I get very bad wifi with this android box when I am in my room then how to do Please? Because it makes the box unusable and I can not use it while I still pay 40 € is not nothing, I try with what they propose on the site freak tab (sorry but I can not put links) and on the Russian site they return then that room I have to use in my android box?

I'm not very good English and I use google translation and I am French

____________________________________________________________

le wifi avec cette android box quand je suis dans ma chambre alors comment faire svp ? car ca rend la box inutilisable et je ne peux pas m'en servir alors que j'ai payer quand même 40€ c'est pas rien, j'ai essayer avec ce qu'ils propose sur le site de freak tab (désole mais je peux pas mettre de liens) et sur le site russe qu'ils renvoie alors qu'elle room je dois utiliser dans mon android box ?

désole pour mon bad english je ne pas pas très bien anglais et j'utilise google traduction et je suis français
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] cattolicboy:
You need to carefully read this thread, I posted the solution while ago
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ag008:
Hi, I have stock 106L03 (lmy47v-201604291837), everything works (KODI 17, no problem with wifi etc)

However I can't use HDMI CEC (or to control box with tv remote). With Nexbox A95x I can use my Philips remote to control media player but on Mini M8S (S905) nothing happens and when I try to go to CEC Control in settings it says "This remote device does not support CEC".

Any advice, can you enable it, does it works?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djdeano1990@gmail.com:
Have you tryed a different HDMI cable as some don't work and others do (just a thought)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] multiturk:
Hi, I m looking for the firmware in Android 6…

I cannot find it….

It is offered the article : Superview (R) Mini M8S Pro T95N Google Android 6.0 TV Box 2GB 8GB 4K Amlogic S905 Quad Core with WiFi HDMI DLNA…

This has got Android 6. May be someone find the firmware of this article and give me the link….

Thanks in advance and best wishes from my side....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Mrkijo:
My Mini M8s II just stooped working this morning after two moths of use. I have not done any change on softer side was using is as it was. I found out this morning just a black screen with blue led at front, restarted it and the box was suck at goole TV logo even after second reboot. I have tied to rested device by holding pin at the bottom while inserting power plug. That resulted in black screen again and no more blue led in front. Therefore i decided to attempt flashing factory firmware with USB Burning tool. Got device to connect with PC but had two failed attempt flashing device at 7%.

Any suggestion?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] guardian_uk:
Hi. I am planning to purchase this box (2 GB/16 GB version) very soon, just wanted a few doubts cleared. WiFi strength is not an issue, I will be using it with a LAN cable.

1. Anyone using Amazon Prime on this? If yes, through the browser or official app? Any issues in streaming?

2. Do streaming video sites opened using a web browser work? I had read a post somewhere saying it doesn't. Don't remember whether it was this box in particular or some other one.

3. I'm not too keen on putting a custom ROM, just want to use the one it comes with after updating fully. The latest OS updates come pre-rooted right?

4. Can I flash TWRP on this box?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] andrewilley:
I simply installed a new OS on the SD Card and boot from that, the original Android setup is still there in the firmware but I never use it, it just boots directly using LibreELEC into Kodi. But then I never want to use it for anything other than Kodi, so that wouldn't work for everyone.

Andre
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] raftom57:
Hello

Sorry for my english I'm french.

I have a mini m8s.

So I was trying to make an update of my box. I put my prepared SD car on the box an tried to make a reset by cliking with à toothpick on the reset and put out and on the power câble. But since then my box is bricked. Led blue on and no blinking. Nothing on screen. I tried to make an sd card with files like explained on post 361 but nothing happened. Try to flash trough USB burning tool with a mâle mâle USB but the first Time the program was recognized the box. Blocked at 2% when I try to flash. And since then my computer dont recognize the box anymore. Always saying unknow devices in windows. Tried 2 computer it's the same.

i dont know what I Can do anymore ? if someone have an Idea ? i think m'y box is blocked in some state but I don't know wich.

Thank you verry much
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] raftom57:
Thanks for the answer this is what I tried but the first Time i plugged the box it was recognized as winlib worldcup USB but since then it's unknown devices.

Maybe try on an other Windows ? (2 computer tried Windows 7 )
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djdeano1990@gmail.com:
here this might help you https://www.entertainmentbox.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool/ they also have custom firmware. all the best
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bijurajnr:
How to increase RAM of Mini M8S II tv box ( mine is 1 GB RAM)

Dear Friends,

Is it possible to increase RAM of Mini M8S II tv box as its current RAM is only 1 GB.

Pls help me.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ustach:
Do typy have these firmware and program from links?

These doesant work.

I have rv104 i my mini m8s and wifi is super slow.

I would like to repair it.

Can you help me?

I never upgrade a tv box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vkopzon:
This can be a w/a for slow Wi-Fi : Vonets VAR11N-300 WiFi Wireless 300Mbps Networking Router WiFi Bridge WiFi Repeater Power Supply by USB DC 5V White Color

http://s.aliexpress.com/uiAjuiQb

(from AliExpress Android)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] chooch901:
did you ever figure this out??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] chooch901:
This is happening to me, did anyone ever figure it out???
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] tgabby:
remote.conf/Vendor_0001_Product_0001.kl

SOS

someone would ask you to download the mini m8s remote.conf file

and Vendor_0001_Product_0001.kl filet

android is here

- /system/etc/remote.conf

- /system/usr/keylayout/Vendor_0001_Product_0001.kl

thx tgabby
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
I don't have access to the update right now but i know someone uploaded it here: https://mega.nz/#!jIcwnZCK!xOS1EwZU9WbNujz-4cB-VfI6aBTE1wox3Z3i_FekrwE Otherwise, i can upload it somewhere tonight and give you the link.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Thanks.

I can use this link if you are sure that this is the correct one.

I will also browse through the previous pages and see if I can locate it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
I bought one of these from gearbest. Since the manufacturer doesn't seem to be available at all, we can't really expect kernel sources. But looking at the hardware it has the same CPU and GPU as the Odroid C2, which has kernel sources available for android. Do you guys think it is possible to build CM 13 on it? Also does it worth the effort?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Gearbest is the only one selling them it seems. And they are the only one that has any contact with the manufacturer/developer.

Can we not try flashing the Odroid C2 image on the Mini M8S directly if they are the same? What is the chance of this working?

I am willing to try it as long as I have a method of reverting to a workable version of any other software if it fails.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
I dont't think it's a good idea. The Odroid C2 itself doesn't have an integrated EMMC, but this device has one, and has a fixed partition table which is almost certainly incompatible with the Odroid C2 images. This device is more like a phone or tablet than a SBC.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fireman_vt:
Hello,

The site http://www.dearkey.com/mini-m8s/ gives IMG file named M18_106L1.

The same gives the site Beelink http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...luetooth4-0-hdmi2-0-h-265-miracast-dlna/page8.

Post #114.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
I think this box is also known as a Beelink M18 MX64, or very similar to it. There are a few resources on 4pda, I might try the TWRP build.

Edit: I found the build.prop file of that Beelink device and compared it to mine. I'm fairly certain these devices are literally the same.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I understand. Well, I don't really think that building something for this box in particular is worth it since it's a cheap no-name. On the other hand, building a custom ROM for it that resolves the issues currently on hand may make it a very good device, considering the price and the fact that it is pretty capable of playing all files.

On top of the dearkey page for the IMG file, it says M18, which is the model of the Beelink device.

I wonder if this is someone's error (confusing the two devices) or simply an indication of what I mentioned earlier. That the two devices are identical and may be able to run each other's firmware. Which is a good news, since Beelink seem to be a little more involved in updating their devices in a normal way, rather than ignoring communication with their end-users.

I will try flashing the M18 106 image later today.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
I flashed "TWRP_3.0.2-0_Beelink_M18_MX64_SDcard_USB/recovery.img" from TWRP_3.0.2-0_Beelink_M18_MX64.rar. It works great, I'm currently backing the box up to my microSD.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Sounds great! How did you flash it?

Do you plan on flashing the whole Beelink firmware after the backup is complete?

Do you have a way of testing DTS passthrough on Kodi/SPMC?

Edit: I just flashed the 104L03 image from the previous page and updated to 105L03 after logging in. As someone else reported, I am left without the Play Store and I assume - no Google Services. How do I go about installing those?

BTW, I think that this dearkey.com web page [MENTION=1859665]fireman_vt[/MENTION] shared is the official page of the manufacturer.

How do you guys download from it without an account? Or do you create one?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Yeah, I think there are too many manufacturers of Mini M8S (among others) TV box. I don't know if dearkey is one of them. I did a search the other day in Alibaba and it came up with 1446 suppliers of Mini M8S! When asked, they claimed they are the OEM. Over there, any company is capable of manufacturing the same product. The PCB and plastic case manufacturers sell to whoever can buy. No NDA. The trick is to find the original designer/developer.

I created an account using international phone and they SMS me the verification code.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fireman_vt:
Hello,

I worry only that there is a significant difference in the size of ROM (mini M8s and beelink).

Tonight I upload a zip оr IMG file from dearkey.com somewhere, if anyone is interested.

Best Regards.

(Google translate)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Yes, please do because this web page is super tedious and slow.

(I am from Bulgaria as well) :)

xyrnox do you have a link for the Beelink firmware you flashed?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
You can get the play store back if you factory reset your device. It'll still be on the same firmware but your data will be gone. Not sure if that's an option.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Thank you. All my data was gone after I flashed the firmware anyway which was weird.

I flashed it from an SD card using the built-in UPDATE tool and when I rebooted, there was absolutely nothing on the device. Just the launcher and some basic applications. Even the pre-installed Kodi was not there.

I am going to wait for [MENTION=5912853]xyrnox[/MENTION] to give his input on the Beelink firmware and for [MENTION=1859665]fireman_vt[/MENTION] to share it somewhere, since I am experiencing a lot of problems downloading from that Baidu web page. I may go with the Beelink since my device is wiped clean anyway and you mentioned that 105L03 does not resolve the problem either way.

[MENTION=3111039]pratikp16[/MENTION] Did you file a warranty claim with Gearbest? Just tell them what the problem is and they will offer you the refund eventually, since they have no way of fixing this. :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Yep, contacted Gearbest and they are offering me a refund as store credit. Will see what happens. Thanks for the suggestion :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Sure.

I just got my $15 store credit today and another $2 in points.

Let me know how much they give you, I am just curious. :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
Hey,

I flashed the recovery using dd through SSH. I was using SSHDroid to connect to the box and I flashed the recovery like this:

su
dd if=/path/to/recovery.img of=/dev/block/recovery

Then I switched off the box, and while having the reset button pushed and held down with a toothpick, I reconnected the power cable. It booted into TWRP.

I haven't found any official Beelink firmware yet, but I may try it later.

What is the difference between our firmware and the Beelink one?

Also if the play store is missing, try to flash the appropriate gapps with TWRP:

http://opengapps.org/
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Thanks. This sounds way too complicated to be worth the effort on my side.

The difference between the two should be in the core (or none whatsoever). Considering that there are devices with S905 chips which experience the DTS passthrough problem and some that do not, my guess would be that it is a kernel problem of some sort. In this sense, if the Beelink firmware uses a different kernel, it may solve the problem with the Passthrough. Other than that, I personally have not encountered any other problems with this box. Well, the Wi-Fi is kind of sh*t, but this may be caused by a router-device problem. The signal strength is fine, but the Internet is gone all of a sudden. The problem is not there with ethernet and when using my phone for a hotspot. But other than those, it's a pretty good deal.

The Beelink firmware for the M18 box can be found on the FreakTab forums.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
Oh I see. I haven't experienced the DTS passthrough problem because I don't have a DTS receiver.

I disassembled the box yesterday and saw the insides. The wifi antenna is literally just a few centimeters long piece of wire, so I'm not really surprised about the bad signal quality.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fireman_vt:
Beelink MX64 / M18

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=719476
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ShreckBull:
I have successfully installed firmware for the Beelink Mini MX :

http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/down...-5-1-1-firmware-beelink-mini-mx-tv-box-2.html

The device is now an Mini MX in android about (instead of minim8s).

But now, i have no network connection, no wireless, no rj45...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
It seems that the only difference between the Mini M8S and the Beelink Mini MX is in the network capabilities.

WIFI: 802.11 a/b/g/n 2.4 & 5GHz

ETHERNET: 1000mbit
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ShreckBull:
Yes, i go back from an update.zip find in this thread uploaded at mega (104.L3).

Everything work fine... network is back, but my experience doesn't correct the initial problem : screen toggle randomly to pruple or green.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
This sounds like a problem related to a faulty HDMI cable/connection. You may want to try another one if you haven't already.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyrnox:
So the ethernet and the wireless hardware is different. It might worth a try to flash the Beelink firmware and than flash our kernel on top of it, maybe it could work. Not sure how the drivers are handled in Android.