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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ed_bracam:
A logcat to understand better

06-08 14:53:11.239 D/WAZE ( 6781): in updateNavResultPopup eta=19 dist=null unit=null
06-08 14:53:11.994 I/ActivityManager( 3167): START u0 {act=android.intent.action.MAIN cat=[android.intent.category.HOME] flg=0x10200000 cmp=com.teslacoilsw.launcher/.NovaLauncher} from uid 1000 on display 0
06-08 14:53:12.060 W/WAZE ( 6781): MapView onPause
06-08 14:53:12.060 D/WAZE NTV RENDERER( 6781): onViewSurfaceDestroyed: [ Main Canvas ]. Event: UISurfaceEvent. Type: CHANGED. Frame id: 1 . Shutting down: false UISurfaceEvent. Type: CHANGED. Frame id: 1
06-08 14:53:12.063 D/WAZE NTV RENDERER( 6781): Going to run destroy event. Created: true
06-08 14:53:12.095 D/WAZE NTV RENDERER( 6781): Finished to run destroy event
06-08 14:53:12.095 D/WAZE NTV RENDERER( 6781): Finished onViewSurfaceDestroyed
06-08 14:53:12.143 W/IInputConnectionWrapper( 6781): showStatusIcon on inactive InputConnection
06-08 14:53:12.181 D/WAZE NTV RENDERER( 6781): onViewSurfaceDestroyed: [ Main Canvas ]. Event: UISurfaceEvent. Type: DESTROYED. Frame id: 1 . Shutting down: false UISurfaceEvent. Type: DESTROYED. Frame id: 1
06-08 14:53:12.237 I/RemoteControlService( 3407): NEW NOTIF FROM (Listener Service):com.waze
06-08 14:53:12.241 I/RemoteControlService( 3407): NEW NOTIF FROM (Listener Service):com.waze
06-08 14:53:12.531 I/ActivityManager( 3167): Force stopping com.waze appid=10069 user=0: from pid 3167
06-08 14:53:12.532 I/ActivityManager( 3167): Killing 6781:com.waze/u0a69 (adj 2): stop com.waze
06-08 14:53:12.651 W/InputDispatcher( 3167): channel '1225a39f com.waze/com.waze.MainActivity (server)' ~ Consumer closed input channel or an error occurred. events=0x9
06-08 14:53:12.651 E/InputDispatcher( 3167): channel '1225a39f com.waze/com.waze.MainActivity (server)' ~ Channel is unrecoverably broken and will be disposed!
06-08 14:53:12.655 I/WindowState( 3167): WIN DEATH: Window{1225a39f u0 com.waze/com.waze.MainActivity}

As I see:

- Waze is running

- the system catch home button

- Waze goes in backgroung

- ActivityManager decide: I want to kill it

- Waze is dead :(

I googled it and it look like a saving power managdement behaviour ???? But there is no power management in this box
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
I've also searched a bit and found some opinions towards that behaviour.

I've received mine today and I've installed twrp and the finless 1.0 ROM and tried to execute some apps and hit home button. I still have apps running as expected...

One problem... I tried to install Waze and it says my device is not compatible...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] PauloMF17:
Hi, it is nice to find a place where we can talk about this box...

I recieved my Beelink M18 a couple days ago and I've tested it and found some frame jumps in Youtube app playing 720p or 1080p videos... They also appear on Kodi at almost every videos I play. The videos don't play smoothly at all... I have HDMI self-adaption turned on and screen resolution at 1080p/60Hz. This kind of things also happens to any of you? Or it is just my unit?

Do you recomend any of the firmwares presented above in order to solve this problem I have? Have you tried any of them?

Thanks for your support!!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
I've just installed Finless 1.0 port.

But i didn't have time to test much. Tomorrow i'll give it a try

sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ed_bracam:
I use market helper app to get it recognised as a Nexus 7 by the market.

Can you try with google play music app? If it stays in background when press home?

If it works, I will change rom soon ;)

Thanks for your help
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Yupp i'll spoof my M18 which now is spoofed as a tromsmart vega 95 to be a nexus 10 and i'll give it a try when i get home.

sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] PauloMF17:
OK, thank you!

The video I usually use to see if everything run as it should on Youtube is "COSTA RICA IN 4K 60fps (ULTRA HD)" at 1080p.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
I'll try and report back.

sent from my Nexus 4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
I've tested this video in 1080p and i didn't notice any frame drops...

I've even test this http://jell.yfish.us/media/jellyfish-110-mbps-hd-hevc.mkv mkv inside kodi and it runs fine.

Tried http://jell.yfish.us/media/jellyfish-120-mbps-4k-uhd-h264.mkv and got frame drops... (4K :D)

I've spoofed my device as Nexus 7 and tried to install Waze but it still didn't work. It says my device is not compatible with this waze's version... can't understand why. This is 5.1.1

Nevertheless, tried every app and hit HOME and every app keeps running on background.

You could make a full ROM backup (data, etc) with TWRP, install custom ROM, try everything and if you want to rollback you can then restore using TWRP.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ed_bracam:
Hello,

I was able to install finless rom. My first conclusions are:

- The rom is very fast and light

- the IR remote doesn't work

- I installed the upper task bar and the wifi indicator is buggy

- The background tasks are not killed (as described in the version log, this commun bug is solved)

I would like to restore the original M18 boot animation and get some support to install my resistive touchscreen driver.

http://www.eeti.com.tw/drivers_android.html

I still also have some issues with the microphone of my MELE F10 pro remote (that is the same as the original M18 firmware)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Indeed the ROM is fast

I don't use the IR remote as my tvbox is behind my LCD, so the IR doesn't work. Nevertheless, the airmouse works but still, this remote sucks! I use an Minix A2 :)

I use it with ehternet but i've tested my wifi without any issues. But these boxes work way better with ethernet cable (perhaps you could install a powerline and plug an ethernet cable to your box for better network results.

I'll try to find the original boot animation with TWRP installation.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Found this Boot Animation Creator App but I haven't tried it yet.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Does the M18 have a problem with audio drops when playing a 5.1 file and passthrough enabled in kodi? I can't remember if it happens when the audio is DTS or DD.

I'm having that problem on my mini m8s box and wondering about getting something else if it works correctly.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
I can't verify this as I don't use 5.1 passthrough (no AMP here :))
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
I,

After try finless rom to solve my low ethernet connection (no solve), I tried to restore my backup or the backup of the first page but, my M18 reboot only on recovery mode!

No idea?

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Have you clean install it? Factory reset. Format /system Dalvik cache and cache?

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
Yes for all, only flash zip finless rom work. But for backup archive not work !

Normaly with a restoration it's not necessary to wipe any think right !
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Are you restoring your backup using twrp? The one in first post needs to be installed with twrp.

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
Yes by twrp. The restoration process is done but the box reboot only on recovery.

Is possible to modify or check manually something after restoration.?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
My question was:

Have you factory reset your device:

[IMG="tick everything"]http://www.androidtipsandhacks.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/twrp-wipe-partition.jpg[/IMG]

If not, do it and flash the backup from frist post and reboot.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
Thanks, it was that for me.

After flashing the backup,

Flash again the finless zip file,

Reset factory,

And flash again the backup.

Thank you :good:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jjcdennis:
I have followed the steps to install TWRP, but no success. The box keeps booting into the stock recovery. I have put the SD boot recovery image on the card with the non-SD recovery image in its folder on the sd card - boot to stock recovery. I've tried putting the SD recovery image on the SD Card by itself and it still boots into stock recovery. I tried the same with USB OTG and it still boots to the stock recovery. I am running m18_108L1. Am I missing something? Can I install TWRP via the stock recover - install from ext? USB Burning Tool?

Help is appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
If you want just to boot from twrp you can put the recovery.img from folder *usb*sdcard* and power up with reset button pressed (inside Jack). It will boot into twrp.

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jjcdennis:
I tried that and it boots to the stock recovery. I tried both with an SD card and a USG OTG.

There is an error in stock recovery - cannot load volume /misc!

Other options for getting TWRP installed?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Is your sdcard formatted with fat32? I have no problem booting from sdcard.

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jjcdennis:
Yep, fat32.

---------- Post added at 11:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:56 PM ----------

Hmmm, 3rd time lucky. I ran SD Card Formatter, fat32. Extracted the recovery (SD) and the folder with the system recovery. Pin method and TWRP loaded. From there I'm good. TWRP up and running.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
It was the same status for me. Try again

Flash backup

Flash zip rom AND reboot to finish the rom installation.

After reboot to recovery and do factory reset.

And flash again the backup.

I not do other thing to solve!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jjcdennis:
Thanks Buzz-27. I ended up using SD Formatter to format the card, put the SD recovery on the card and the folder with the nand recovery. Booted with reset and for whatever reason TWRP booted. I'm good to go now.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Can i ask what the advantage of the Finless ROM is? And are there any downsides like WIFI, BT or remote not working? And is it regularly updated when a new OTA is released?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
It's more stable and already rooted. And it is also debloated. You lose the ota features of course... just make a backup, flash finless and try. If you aren't happy just restore previous backup

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] M.Yu:
Hi, Anybody happen to have a link to a flashable zip of 105L or up? I have img files but the M18 says they wont fit for some reason. I'm kind stuck at the moment.

Thanks, M
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
You have a full backup of 107L for twrp flash.

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pratikp16:
Have you tried the IMG of 108L1. Link: https://mega.nz/#!JRRRjZ5A!NlEoGv7-o7RDxW7wHVf0iO38qtYrFok9_PcYU_7btGg
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] M.Yu:
That 108L img wont flash either. The M18 always tells me there is no room for it just like any other image file I try. All of the zips I try say there is no META_INF file in the zip.

I have a working TWRP 3.0.2 recovery and managed to flash a version of OpenELEC on it but no Android. I also can't get the USB tool to recognize it. I've tried making a boot disk as well with the Amlogic bootcard maker but have had no success. I was hoping to avoid any surgery on this box but it may be my only choice to get it working again.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Maybe it can be problem with nand partitioning?

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] M.Yu:
I think so but I'm not sure how I can change that with what I have.

It says I have almost 1 GB on my system partition and every image I flash is smaller than that but it still gives a "target is smaller that the img" error.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] M.Yu:
It seems I have somehow got an early version of TWRP on the boot or system partition. Tried to restore the backup of 107L it looked like it fully installed but the box will only boot to a TWRP 2.8.7.

Also each recovery sees the cards and storage differently. I'm not sure how to remove that from there. I've wiped and formatted everything I could but it still only boots to TWRP 2.8.7.

The TWRP 3.0.2 seems to work fine except that it can't see certain things.

I am the first to admit that my knowledge of this realm is only passable. Could I have created parallel partitions or something?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] M.Yu:
I fixed my issue using this method. It was easy and fast. I flashed the 108L firmware and everything works fine.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Nice that you've solved it! ?

sent from my Nexus4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] louis-JYG4t:
Hello,

Is there any more usefull firmware for the beelink m18? Finless ROM isn't very different from the stock firmware. It would be nice if we could add like dolby or display enhancing mods or so.

also, is there someone here who can port firmware for this box? I found some quite nice miui firmware (mi tv box 3, also amlogic s905) but it won't install...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leros2004:
I want to update to the latest version (Now i have the 107L)

So

1) i have to download the file M18_108L1.img

2) Put the file in the micro sdcard i have.

3) Boot in TWRP 3.02 (i have it in the same micro sdcard).

4) In the TWRP menu i select Install menu

Is my steps correct ?

---------- Post added at 09:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:13 PM ----------

I found the solution:

You just need to delete the file

/system/etc/allowbackgroundapp.list

and reboot.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
If your ROM is not TWRP flashable you can't flash it using TWRP.

Have you tried using AMLogic USB Burning Tool_v2.0.7 with your .img file?

Where did you get the file ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leros2004:
yes i tried but without success, as the box wasnt conecting . so i found in the known russian site a twrp flashable version, i flashed it and i am ok now ?

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
I have the same issue.

You can provide the link for flashable 108 firmware ?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leros2004:
I took it from here: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=719476&st=1060#entry51052530
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] K-a-M-u-Z-u:
How do i flash Firmware M18-MX64_Minix_NEO_U1_FW_007_TWRP.img?

I have flashed TWRP.

How do i flash Firmware M18-MX64_Minix_NEO_U1_FW_007_TWRP.img?

I cannot flash img in twrp because its only allowing me to flash to system.

i have tried Flashfire(to flash from within android system and it will not let me flash it either.

anyone have successfully flashed this rom?

i need it to solve my RGB color problem on my old Phillips tv...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
My WiFi is very slow with a very good signal level !

It's possible to flash the rom radio or modify something.

Visibly the box is very sensitive ! Some days I have a good level and others very bad!

If you have an idea to improve the traitment of signal ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
It depends if you are using same wifi channels as other devices which may cause some interference.

Also, it is HIGHLY advised to use Ethernet with this type of boxes. Wifi chip/antenna are very poor!

You can try to change wifi channel and see if it improves your signal (you can use and android app to scan wifi networks and find suitable channel for you to use).
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buzz-27:
Thanks, the Wifi channel, it's a good idea. Unfortunately the Ethernet connexion it's not possible for me.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Use a powerline like me [emoji1]

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] basjke:
I have a few of these M18 boxes, and am quite satisfied with them, but why is nowhere on the product or packing the name Beelink mentioned nor is the M18 in their product list on the website?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] K-a-M-u-Z-u:
Anyone??

Anyone??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] K-a-M-u-Z-u:
hello?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] firstforme:
How to show hidden files

I could always show hidden files, copy and paste on a pc and KitKat 4.0 but with 5.5.1 I can't seem to see how to do this. I want to copy my kodi files to a thumb file. Also I tried to put kodi 17 rc3 64 bit arm and it fails to load. I had same problem with 2 mini m8s 2 and ended up putting a backup kodi app and it downloaded and installed but my m18 wants to download the x86 version. Any ideas would help.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] K-a-M-u-Z-u:
no FORCE RGB yet???!

what a rip off.

bee link is a rip off!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] firstforme:
With their support I will never buy again.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] basjke:
For those willing to upgrade the Beelink M18 to firmware 108L1 follow this tutorial. Worked a charm for me.

Honours go to CNX - Software

http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11/06/amlogic-usb-burning-tool-still-sucks-in-2016/

http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11...otable-recovery-sd-card-for-amlogic-tv-boxes/
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] firstforme:
Beelink M18 108L firmware

The firmware worked great with the Amlogic burning tool. I used the image file. First I backed up my data on a thumb drive. Next I loaded the image with the burning tool. Next after boot I removed both kodi apps since I set mine up the way I want. Then I restored my back up file, when finished I rebooted the box and everything was set including my apps and settings. Started kodi and the OBB file loaded and all my addons, favorites are just like they were before. So simple but it does take a few minutes to do your back up file and then for it to load again. Very happy with version 108L since my last update from beelink was 106L. It really works good. Some have had problems trying to use the burning tool and connecting their beelink. What I did is used an OTG to USB and connected to my pc with the tool program open. Next just pushed the reset button with a toothpick with the point broken off and inserted the power supply, held it in while I inserted the power supply and then pushed the on button and held and it connected and then released the reset button. Selected my file and let it do it's thing. Nice.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] basjke:
I am surprised that your device didn't update OTA.

I've sold many of the Beelink M18 and the devices that come with the 106 firmware get updated to 1080L1 over OTA, but the ones that come with the 107L1 firmware don't get that update.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] firstforme:
Mine came with 105L and updated to 106L when first connected. They never updated again 1 1/2 years ago. That is why I manually updated to 108L. Checked the version before I updated and it was 106L.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] basjke:
Have you checked for updates in the "about" settings?

Because that is how it went with me, from 105 to 106 was within minutes after first boot, but second update I had to manually check in the "about " settings.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] firstforme:
Since it's updated I tried anyway. It downloaded test keys 04/26/2016 then failed to install said wireless was damaged but I am wired. So disconnect, connect wireless and did not update said wireless was damaged. After reboot it shows 04/26/2016 test keys. Since it's updated will not worry about. The strange thing is that the box would not accept my wireless password, would say try again. After a reboot on both box and router wireless connected. Boxes are not perfect and I can live with the issues but it plays great. Wish I had a 4k tv, would like to see how performs with one. Thanks for the info.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] basjke:
That's rather strange. As I'm also connected by LAN, I just tested wireless and it works perfect.

For your information, i used the image in this post.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67616077&postcount=47
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] firstforme:
I can say some of these boxes have their own little quirks. Had received 2 905x boxes and one would only connect wireless and the other would only connect wired. Reset both boxes with no change then contacted supplier which gave me an image that fixed both the boxes. Now also I have seen bad loading of an image and after doing a second time then a box was fine. It's not a perfect world and these boxes are mass produced and nothing more than an electronic machine. I have setup and tested many boxes different boxes with different chipsets. I like both my Beelink M18's and they work good. Will get around to updating the second box later. They are playing good. Thanks!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
Updated OP with new ROM: Firmware Port_Minix_U1_FW12_20170227_for_Beelink_M18
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] tallpr24:
does any one know if this will work on Tronsmart Vega S89-H?

i would like to have android 5, i herd you can use the 102L1_5.1 Beta Firmware for Tronsmart.

any one tried it or know of any working custom firmware running android 5 for the Tronsmart Vega S89-H
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jtcnb:
Is there any way to update this M18 from 5.1.1 to 6.0 or 7.0?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jtcnb:
No response? I assume it is NOT possible?

I see where we can upload firmware 108L or Port Firmware_Minix_U1_FW12_20170227

Is there anything else that can be done to this unit?

Thanks,

---------- Post added at 12:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:59 AM ----------

What are the differences in 105L1, 107L1 and 108L?

is there any possible way to upgrade the Android FW to say 6.0 or 7.0?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] redglory:
This unit is a bit old and I don't think you'll be able to install android 6.0 in it

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jtcnb:
What are the differences in 105L1, 107L1 and 108L?

is there any possible way to upgrade the Android FW to say 6.0 or 7.0?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] footboy23:
Is there a custom ROM with Android TV OS that works in this box? Thank you.