yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Dany21000:
Yes, i'have to try the ZIP modification by replacing boot.img from the beeling firmware.

Already try other HDMI cable et TV Receiver.... same color problem.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I just tried flashing OpenELEC - OpenELEC-Amlogic.aarch64-MiniMX-6.95.2.1-update.zip

It failed. I was able to flash the firmware without a problem, and it booted without a problem.

But the remote was not working.

The Wi-Fi was not working.

I started a movie from a flash drive and it simply went to black screen. This may have been due to the Refresh rate sync to video option that I enabled (or whatever it was called), but still.

I was unable to test whether the Multi-channel Audio Passthrough works.

I may try another build.

At least I know how to recover the device now. :D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fireman_vt:
Hello,

Sorry it took, here's the original ROM

IMG: http://dox.bg/files/dw?a=6e35eda42d

ZIP: http://dox.bg/files/dw?a=1390e7c681

Best Regards.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Dany21000:
How flash IMG with this box ?

Zip file = recovery, no problem but IMG ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Try http://amlinux.ru/image/devel/OpenELEC-Amlogic.arm-M8S-6.0.0.2.zip

OpenELEC would be my last option as i do like having the other android apps on the box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Are you sure about that one? I looked around and i seems that this build is for the other M8S box. This one has an S812 chip.

http://www.androidtvboxuk.co.uk/product/m8-android-tv-box/

I came across this launcher today:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.awe.dev.pro.tv&hl=en

It's Android TV friendly and very convenient. It's also very pretty and responsive. Check it out. It's great for using with a remote.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
I've not tried it myself but have seen someone on another forum that this build managed to work fairly well.

And i'm actually using that launcher right now! It's pretty nice. I keep switching between that and HALauncher.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I'll definitely check out HALauncher, thanks. I just installed the other one today and have not used it more than 2-3 minutes.

I wanted to use the box mainly for an improved media experience, but with the current lack of DTS passthrough, it's pretty useless at the moment, so I am not using it a lot. Just for experimenting.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fireman_vt:
Maybe http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66707582&postcount=58
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Dany21000:
I'm no sure d is the best solution for an img file around 800Mo.

When you use dd, you specify a destination, by its name.

I think a big img file, contains more than one partition...

For me, big img file is like samsung device's with odin and big md5/tar file...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Muddyboot:
Godzi, from some research it seems it is a Kodi V15 issue. Having just read this thread I have taken exactly the same steps as yuo. Included openELEC and gearbest refund. I am going to try Kodi v17.0 Krypton next
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I have not tried versions of Kodi and SPMC prior v16. I tried the latest apk in the Kodi nightly folder, but after the initial "Preparing for first run" i got a black screen. I tried several times and got the same thing. I guess I'll have to wait for the official release or the v17 of SPMC.

Let me know if some version of OpenELEC works for you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Gearbest have refunded me $36.99 and allowed me to keep the box. Very nice!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
What did you tell them was wrong with the the box to get the refund?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
You can flash the ota_minim8s_rv104L03.zip (or any Amlogic S905 rom it seems) via a bootable SD card created using the Amlogic Boot Card Maker: http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/how-...-bootable-magic-micro-sd-card-in-minutes.html.

There is no u-boot.bin in the ota_minim8s_rv104L03.zip, so use the bootloader.img renamed to u-boot.bin.

I did that yesterday and I didn't have to reset or do a sideload of the Google Play Store as they were all there. I was then able to update it to 105L03 using the built-in Update.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
I just mentioned about the audio drops and how the new firmware didn't fix the problem and asked to either return the item or for a refund.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Oh maaan! That's great! I should not have settled that easily. :D

Now we have to figure a way to fix the audio drop problem or hope that Kodi/SPMC is updated soon with a solution.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] tcpip6:
If you want to manually apply the known incremental updates, here are the links:

102L02 LMY47V-201603171938 -> 104L02 LMY47V-201603291450

http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...03171938-LMY47V-2016032914501459321320808.zip

104L02 LMY47V-201603291450 -> 104L03 LMY47V-201604011829

http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...03291450-LMY47V-2016040118291460009370833.zip

104L03 LMY47V-201604011829 -> 105L03 LMY47V-201604111733

http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...04011829-LMY47V-2016041117331460428050687.zip
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
My current firmware is 104L02 LMY47V-201603281020 which I don't see mentioned there. Which one should I start with & how do I apply it to the box please.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Mine was with the same one. It seems that this one does not auto-update.

Just download the 104L03 update from the link in this post:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66720026&postcount=69

1. Put it on an SD CARD (USB Does not work).

2. Go to the interface of the player and locate the UPDATE & BACKUP application. It should be in the ALL APPS menu.

From there, simply locate the ZIP file manually and click on the UPDATE button.

The box should restart, display the green Android in the middle of the screen and start the process. Once it finishes, it should restart into the normal interface. Then go to the UPDATE & BACKUP again and check for updates online. It will tell you that an update is available and give you the chance to install it. Then it will reboot again and you should have version 105L03 (unless an update was released recently that I don't have).
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
The zip file or img? Do i rename the file to "update"?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Zip.

No renaming necessary.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
Do you have an alternate link for that file it's extremely slow & it's saying 6 hours before it downloads.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I don't remember where I found it. Just search back in the thread. There are several links. You can also Google the file name of that zip file.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Try this. Ota is the zip, Update is the img: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ws2kuq1lqombumk/AAA8Wv1_STtJ_YeohpbaOsDGa?dl=0

You will have to do a factory reset after update to get back the Google Services and Play Store, unless if you flash it using a bootable SD card instead. See post #81. Keep the bootable SD to unbrick the device just in case.

If you do the bootable SD you also need to create a text file named factory_update_param.aml (it's not in the original ota file), with the following text (each line starts with --):

--wipe_data

--wipe_cache

--wipe_media

--update_package=/sdcard/ota_minim8s_rv104L03.zip
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
I used this link https://mega.nz/#!jIcwnZCK!xOS1EwZU9WbNujz-4cB-VfI6aBTE1wox3Z3i_FekrwE flashed it to my box as per your instructions & it worked, it did wipe all my previously installed apps, google play & superSU, i factory reset the box & everything other than my previously installed apps came back.

Build number is now showing as LMY47V-201604111733 ROM Version 105L03

Thanks Kraka, only just noticed your post as i had already started on the mission to find another link for the file Godzi had mentioned, much appreciated thank you for the help.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Good to hear. It does seem that 105L03 is the latest one at this time. Hopefully they will release another update in order to address the pesky DTS Passthrough issue.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bertrandg:
Hello everyone

I try to use mini m8s with netflix and it's not very handy

We need to switch the remote on mouse mode

have you a tips to use correctly the remote ? (directional key)

tks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
I tested the WiFi speed using Ookla. I got 11 Mbps DL and UL. Via ethernet it's 35 Mbps, basically my ISP speed. Either it's a the WiFi chip or the firmware. Someone mentioned about a piece of wire antenna, but it is actually a coax cable soldered to a printed circuit antenna. So I don't think it's antenna problem. Also it's sitting next to my WiFi.

Is anyone experiencing the same WiFi speed issue?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] r0c0:
Use an airmouse or android smartphone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rcclient.RemoteIME&hl=en

(Android settings : Enable remote in remote & accessories)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I completely stopped using the Wi-Fi because it's a joke. The range and signal strength was fine, but the Internet connection dropped constantly and even though it showed signal, it was completely dead.

If you want to use Wi-Fi, I think your best option would be to get an external adapter.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
At last, Abdul's TWRP 3.0.2 recovery for Mini M8S is now available here: www.freak-tab.de/abdul_pt/aml/TWRP3_Mini_M8S.img

Though it can be flashed, it can also be run from a microSD card. Just copy and rename it to recovery.img in the root directory and perform a reboot to recovery: Hold reset while powering up.

I can finally breath easy having a nandroid backup of my Mini M8S.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
It may also be worth installing something like Quick Reboot (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antaresone.quickreboot) to go into recovery rather than having to put something in the reset button when powering on.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vantsas:
Hi. When i try to update ota to the latest version LMY47V-201604111733 i get this message after downloading the update “Your system was damaged, wireless update is disabled”. After that i have to perform a reset in order to make ota work again. But the update is not done. Did anybody have this issue? How can i update it? Manually? Why is this happening?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
If you are using the built in Update, make sure the zip content has something like ota_minim8s_rv104L03.zip in it, not update_minim8s_rv104L03.img.

If not, try to update it via Amlogic bootable SD card. Here you also need the zip version, not the .img version. You flash the .img file using Amlogic USB burning tool.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
FIX issue with WIFI

Hi from Russia)) :)

Today build a rom, based on 104L03.

Fix a trubl with low speed 8273BS wifi chip....

Modul 8723bs.ko from box MK06 and edit DTB tables in kernel with needly req.

Now speed wifi >>>>> and work idealy)

also edit permission for write application on SDcard.

posted in 4pda

4pda.ru_forum_index.php?showtopic=741134&st=280

firmware

h t t p s:__yadi.sk_d_3JKuyWGoreotx

i'nt placed links
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vantsas:
I use the build in app to update. It checks over the Internet, it finds the update, it asks to update and after i choose to continue the operation it is extracting the files and after a couple of secs it tells me that the device is damaged. Has anybody else seen this before? At the end if i update using the zip file and the build in app will i lose playstore?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
It seems you are getting incremental update and found something incompatible with the current factory version.

Try to update using the built-in update by selecting the ota_minim8s_rv104L03.zip file in the externalSD. It is a complete rom update and should replace the incompatible part of the rom. After that perform a factory reset and you should get everything back, including playstore and google services.

Myself, I did update via the Amlogic Boot Card and I got everything as I received new. It was not necessary for me to do a factory reset. It even finds ota updates to 105L03.

This seems to be a common issue. The existing factory firmware always fails to do ota update. It says you are up-to-date until you manually update it.

---------- Post added at 05:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:27 PM ----------

Welcome from Russia and thanks for the news. I think some of us have been desperate for a fix on this issue. Now if we only knew how or have the step by step, that would be awesome.

Can you post the link and replace the '/' with '_' and '.' with 'dot' or '-', so as not to be identifiable as a link?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
changed post :) trying
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Downloading miniM8S_104L3_Fix_WiFi_SDwrite_by_vadiator.zip (.img) file from: https://yadi.sk/d/3JKuyWGoreotx

The link: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php/?showtopic=741134&st=280 seems to be broken?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Here is the correct link for the forum post.

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=741134&st=280
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gbzbz:
Great JOB!!!!

any chance to get a CM13 on this thing btw?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Awesome job!!! Finally I got 33 Mbps on both WiFi and LAN!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
need tester) who have a tarif more than 30mbs on download
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
I have 100mbit download and will try it tonight.

Is this a fix for the Wi-Fi or a completely separate ROM? It will be great if it is just a fix that can be added to the official ROM so OTA updates are still available in order to fix the other peoblems with the box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
OTA work after fix

dtb image flashing winth ROM from PC and it's include in kernel ...

theoretically possible, I will try to do, but not sure that will work
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Great! Does it work from flashing this over 105L3? Last time i tried flashing an older version in recovery it wouldn't let me.

Either way, it would be nice to have this with 105L3 mainly because i'm lazy and don't want to set up all of my apps again. Maybe i could just use TB to backup and restore.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
Make update only fix wifi throuth OTA

need tester))

h t t p s:__yadi.sk_d_LWM1O5zorgMs7

"_" /

ps///

not work) throuth original recovery - error signature

perhaps maybe work in TWRP rec
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Yes, it survived through update to 105L03.

I installed it over 105L03, but I still loose my apps. Yes, TB is a good idea.

Flashing .img via TWRP didn't work for me.

Does this fix the DTS audio dropouts too?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
No, fix only wifi and permission write SDcard

.img - it's full firmware and of couse will not flash inTWRP
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] chiribe:
vadiator61 thanks by the fix.

I'm also trying to improve the player software. The stock firmware supports NFS, I mounted a folder from my server but is only visible from the terminal shell, apps are view empty the mount point.

I have also compiled from the kernel code, the cifs.ko module to mount a folder from windows, but only worked the first time. Now android freezes when insmod cifs.ko.

Can someone check?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
I don't have 100 Mbps, should I flash the update.zip from https://yadi.sk/d/LWM1O5zorgMs7 anyways?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
I've read this wifi fix stops ethernet working is this correct?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
No) All WORKING! WIFI LAN

it's ORIGINAL FULL ROM (therst my post) with needly fix (slowly working WIFI 8273BS)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vantsas:
Thank you kraka. I will try this.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Tried the update file and it seemed to flash correctly but the WIFI doesn't seem that much improved for me.

Did it work for anyone else?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Try to reflash it again. That had exactly happened to me. The first time it gave me worse (3 Mbps). I thought I had flashed the wrong image. After reflashing again, lo and behold, I got 33 Mbps.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
I'm flashing the update.zip (~20MB), not the full image. Which are you doing?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
I haven't flashed the update.zip yet. The update.zip wasn't yet available when I was trying out the fix. But I'd like to hear the result.

[MENTION=7467465]vadiator61[/MENTION], is the update.zip for fixing the original factory 104L03 (instead of flashing the fix image) or is it an updated version of the fix?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
How did you flash the img? TWRP? I'm guessing the OTA tool won't let you do it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
No. So far that I know only Amlogic USB Burning Tool could flash complete rom image. http://androidpcreview.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool-to-manually-update-firmware/3749/.

I didn't feel confident flashing via USB, so I did nandroid backup first with TWRP. Also had trouble getting it to see the device. What finally worked for me was to hold reset while plugging in the USB. It powers up via USB power. Also I had to connect the display. If I also plug in the power, I kept getting USB transfer errors.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
full rom 104L03 need flashing from USB burning tools.

fix wich i made as OTA update, maybe flshing only in custom recovery - TWRP. But i have not tested it.

If in TWRP DTB.img correcctly write to /dev/dtb - than fix wifi will be work

100% get correctly working wifi with full speed - flashing 104L03_fix_wifi_sdwrite.img (~850mb) from PC in USB burning tool. Than u can apply OTA update on "air" to 105L03 and fix still working )
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
I flashed the update.zip over the 'fix-wifi' 105L03 using TWRP. It completed the install and reported install: bootloader, dtb tables, boot and recovery images.... But now the wifi speed is only 1Mbps! Looks like TWRP didn't write DTB.img to /dev/dtb?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vadiator61:
maybe TWPR uncorrectly write DTB img. Use a full rom with fix)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Was excited to try flashing the img but then i realised i have no male to male type a cable in my house :D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kraka:
Since I flashed update.zip via TWRP, I never regained the 33Mbps wifi speed I previously had. Below are my attempts to restore the wifi speed:

1. Restored the TWRP full backup of the fixed wifi before the update. Cache, dalvik, system and data partitions were wiped prior to restore, but wifi is still the same, 2Mbps.

2. Re-flashed the full rom fixed image 104L03 via the USB Burning Tool. Wifi no change.

Any ideas?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] digital_me:
Hi people!

I bricked one of my Mini M8S boxes twice trying to flash the wifi fixed full image. I think the USB ports on my computer and laptop suck and that's why the transfer fails bricking the box. I used the power supply during the usb burning tool transfer as without it the blue led was flashing and box was not detected. Please someone who successfully did it using cable, post some kind of short step-by-step guide that can be followed (when to start the program, when to insert cables, etc.).

For the unbrick, first time I used a bootable microsd prepared with the u-boot.bin.sd.bin from a T95 as the bootloader.img renamed to u-boot.bin from the Mini M8S OTA package did not boot. Also on the sd card i copied aml_sdc_burn.ini and the stock 104L03 img file (the one for usb burning) but renamed to aml_upgrade_package.img. Box booted directly from sd card (without pressing reset while plugging power), green robot appeared and it was reflashed from the image intended for USB burning tool. No OTA zip file! I looked into the u-boot.bin.sd.bin and it calls aml_sdc_burn.ini and starts the flash process.

Guide here ---> w w w . p r o b o x 2 . c o m / _ o t h e r s / T F - c a r d - u p g r a d e - t o o l - v e r s i o n 2 . p d f

Now its bricked again (only blue LED, no recovery and no hdmi signal) from a failed usb transfer and im trying the same sd card reflash process, but something goes wrong. Box boots from sd card, tv gets 1080p signal but the screen goes black (hdmi signal is present) instead of showing the green robot and flash progress bar. Still didn't get what's the problem this time, but today I'll try using the ota zip file and aml text file on the card to see if it works this way.

Any ideas to try are welcome. I'll keep this box for experiments (I have 2 more that I'm using on my TVs with stock factory firmware and small cheap wifi routers as WiFi to Ethernet adapters).
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Godzi:
Doesn't flashing the clean img using USB work for you in order to flash the device back to stock?

One thing I messed up when doing this, that caused the device to not be detected peoperly was leaving the SD card in the slot. The device was appearing in the application, but was disappearing after just a few seconds.

What happens when you plug the box into the PC using the USB cable?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] digital_me:
When I plug the USB cable, the blue LED starts flashing and device is not detected. Only after I insert power cable the box is detected in the burning tool. I open stock image and start but it stays at 1% for a few sec and then throws an error (something with DDR). At the first try it went to 6% with something like "transferring meson1" and then an error occurred. So it seems the USB method is not working.

The bootable sd card + ini/img file method worked when the box was bricked the first time and restored it ok. But now it just boots the sd card to a black screen instead the green robot and flash progress bar. Am I missing something this time? What are the required files on the bootable SD?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Alien Heads:
I managed to get TWRP to load by following your instructions [emoji2] on loading I get this message

All I want to do is backup the box as-is & flash the backup to a new box. How big will the backup file be as the sd card I've loaded twrp on is only 2gb I assume a full backup would be 4gb or more is it possible to save to a connected USB stick?