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[Device Reviews and Information] mandar_h:
I got a firmware update yesterday. When I tried to update, it failed. Did someone successfully update with this new firmware update?
[Device Reviews and Information] thekingbeyond:
Mine updated fine, I noticed on another forum some one who had a problem updating removed their sd card and the update was successful. You could try that:D
[Device Reviews and Information] wiedster:
anyone else has this problem? im trying to get a clean kodi install. so i wanted to delete the kodi folder in android/data. it wont let me. i can rename it but then a new kodi folder pops up. any help?
[Device Reviews and Information] iOps:
You can try 2 things:

1. install SPMC, which is a fork of KODI optimized for android

2. adb shell into the box and:

mount -o remount,rw /system

cd /system/media

rm -f *.zip

reboot

profit

I recommend doing both.
[Device Reviews and Information] chris83210:
Hi, I bought this tv box android but I have a problem with the screen is too dark? no adjustment does not change the problem.

my 4k MXQ does not have that problem
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
I have this bad boy and it's ok. Not that remote friendly but...

My question is, I can't find an app to connect my phone to it and use it as a game controller? For example, playing asphalt 8 from it but using my S6 Edge+?
[Device Reviews and Information] ptnd:
I had the same problem, and this is a setting in the TV related to HDMI. It's called full RGB, that was not set by default on my TV. On Google, search HDMI full RGB vs Limited (I can't post a link yet)
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
So, I have encountered another problem. Hooked up a usb external hdd and tried playing with mx player a 1080p file. Stuttering was evident every few seconds. Anyone has the same problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] gra3l:
I didn't test any USB storage device. But my box plays no video 100% smoothly, every video in any resolution suffers from stuttering. Never mind if played from Internet, from local storage or from my home NAS. Never mind if the video is full hd or sd. I can see stuttering or kind of judder in Youtube, Kodi. But MX Players seems to be smooth. It really suxx, because my crappy TV LG 42LF630 plays all videos well. I was upset that it was unable to access Samba Shared devices like NAS, that was my reason to purchase the box. But now it sucks more than LG TV. I am unable to realize if it so crappy product or just my piece is broken.
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
I just switched audio encoders in MX player and it works fine.

Before that, I had AC3 I think file and it didn't work but video was smooth. Installed codecs but started with stuttering. Reconfigured and it works now. Samba sucks and I can't write to external hdd.

The file was: Alice.Through.the.Looking.Glass.2016.1080p.WEB-DL.H264.AC3-EVO.
[Device Reviews and Information] gra3l:
Thanks. Actualy I meant choppy video playback, audio plays continously. I missed the meaning of 'stutter' word, sorry.
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
Dear people, is there any chance of using an external usb hdd for writing?
[Device Reviews and Information] gra3l:
Yesterday I installed frankenstein fw mod from Forum on FreakTab(Mod for Tanix TX5 Pro MiniM8SII..) and now Kodi can smoothly play any of my video on NAS, YouTube is also quite smooth. But this firmware has some issues - Kodi is crashing and launcher is crashing too from time to time. But it is much better than choppy playback.
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
I have version 20160903 now and I got the update info saying that there is a new one 20160923 with fixes as attached.

When updating, it saying that another version of it is required? Does anyone have the same problem? It is saying that I have a 20160704 version.
[Device Reviews and Information] clin81:
I have upgrade m8s2 brut i have continuous soft reboot... Am i only the one? You have any solution?
[Device Reviews and Information] Remixxer1:
Hi guys, is there any chance to improve the WiFi performance? Is quite poor, really unusable :(
[Device Reviews and Information] xkhanhs:
I have the same error, continous soft reboot. In my m8s2, after new update this afternoon. But i can't fix that :((
[Device Reviews and Information] clin81:
I have the fix... Turn off hdmi cec... Now works
[Device Reviews and Information] spamtoaster:
Adding samba shares

Now that this box is rooted, does anyone known a way to map samba shares to a folder in the M8S II? (like using mount in busybox)

I did a research and I saw that I would need a modified kernel to do that. I am not an expert. Did anyone known if there is a modified kernel available to this box or a simple way to do that? Notice that I want to give access to my shared folders in my LAN to local applications in my androidTV, I am not only trying to copy files (for that I use ES File Explorer)

Anyone?
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
Update is now longer available for me. Simply saying that I have the latest update?
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
hi dear

someone can give link for install manualy plz?

ota not working to mi plzz

tanx for all

have good day
[Device Reviews and Information] xkhanhs:
Thank you so much! It worked!
[Device Reviews and Information] tomri:
How do I exit restricted mode on this box? There is no icon on the home screen for this.

http://www.androidheadlines.com/2015/03/android-tv-set-restricted-profile-nexus-player.html

Don't want to do factory reset.

Can still install apps.
[Device Reviews and Information] scoote2014:
disable media codex solves issue for crash in frankinstine firmware. The wifi mod on freak tab as well. Replaced tape with cheap external one wifi become lot better. another quick mod is to put copper foil onto exterior at front of box where tape lead is or put the tape like a flag out side of device.... crap wifi tape....
[Device Reviews and Information] DoRiLoN:
Hi guys will I be able to play video files over LAN from a shared folder on my PC?
[Device Reviews and Information] pluticoman:
how change the default storage location on this box??? i have 32 gb microsd and i can't instal need for speed beaucose it's say "you don't have space availabel"
[Device Reviews and Information] Brahim93:
Hi guys,

My box is not able to read ac3 audio and DTS through Plex. Did there is a solution to see my movies with sound ? It is a lack with hardware or software ?

I Have the last firmware 2016.09.23.

Thanks for your help.
[Device Reviews and Information] diazpt:
Can someone give me the link for the update 23 september? My ota is not working :/
[Device Reviews and Information] Brahim93:
Maybe here ? http://4pda.ru/forum/lofiversion/index.php?t762717-220.html
[Device Reviews and Information] diazpt:
Thx it worked!
[Device Reviews and Information] pluticoman:
i have a problem with my sd card ..in setting/storage is there my microsd but in file manager or es file explorer or total commander i can't see nowhere...what is the problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
New Firmware 13 Oct.

I received a new firmware by OTA dated Oct. 13.

Firmware is pre-rooted and functions well.
[Device Reviews and Information] 5v3mir:
If I make a factory reset , Will I lose all firmware updates ?
[Device Reviews and Information] tomri:
Since the 13th October update my box seems to run at 1.5GHz. Before it was 2GHz (shown by CPU-Z). Does your box show the same? Any idea why?
[Device Reviews and Information] 5v3mir:
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[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
Re firmware update

Factory reset is a bit misleading name.

When you flash a new firmware, the firmware that was installed at the factory is replaced by the new one.

When you perform a factory reset all information (except he installed firmware) will be gone.

So a factory reset will allways leave you with a clean version of the latest installed firmware.
[Device Reviews and Information] natbolad:
Hello,

How to check if the box is a clone one or real?

I dont know the producer of real one, is the brand beelink or mbox etc?

I am asking because i have so many problems with kodi, even if i uninstall the stock kodi and install it cleanly but all the time "kodi has stopped working" appears.

Do you have any idea regarding kodi issue?:confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
Guys,

I want to install Smart IPTV app. The device is somehow not supported. I've downloaded the .apk file and installed it, but the icon is nowhere to be found. When I go to the apps and settings and I find the app, I can click open from there and open the app normally. How do I create an icon in the launcher?
[Device Reviews and Information] nikolaus2007:
Hey there,

Could we compile an Android TV image for this box?

Or at least a Android image with full support of graphics and so on?

I would guess yes, but there's a ssh key needed for getting amlogic android sources, am I right?

If so, how to get the SSH key into their system? Who is "your representative"? :laugh:

Thank you for any answers here :)
[Device Reviews and Information] nikits72:
Hi all i have the tv box described in title thread but it is with 1GB ram insteed of 2GB .

http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_471372.html

So my question is ,what you write in this thread can be done to my tv box too or it is not the same machine since it has 1Gb insteed of 2Gb ? (e.g. the updates e.t.c.)

Thank you for your time for reading this.

Regards.
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
Hi dear

Nobody can gives me last vertion of firmwares at img?

No at zip

Tanx for all

Have good day
[Device Reviews and Information] tomri:
Hi,

I have a USB stick permanently connected to this box and every time after boot a full screen messages pops up and asks what I want to do with the USB device (like Browse, Eject). How can I suppress this popup?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Antiq:
Can someone help me with installing leanback experience on this box? I tried flashing opengapps tv stock but it does nothing and say that i have already installed gapps :( Also I have already TWRP and rooted box.
[Device Reviews and Information] tomri:
Figured it out. One has to run an app in order to get access to the notification area at the top of the screen. The standard launcher hides it. You will need a mouse or similar to pull down from the top of the screen while running the app. There is a message about the USB device. Click on the settings symbol and select how to use the stick. That's all.
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Hi! Is there a way to make Android TV remote work with this box? Or some other remote app that turns an Android phone into a gamepad, including tilt control? Just discovered that I like playing games on it, besides using its multimedia capabilities.
[Device Reviews and Information] gigitaly:
Someone installed TWRP for this device??
[Device Reviews and Information] SeyMedia:
Today i checked for updates and received one:

After update, every time i opened the box after like 30 seconds, the box restarted and so on. I did a factory reset and after that i noticed that now the box is rooted :victory: and working fine. Well... now we don't need anymore to root it using some tricky firmware. :D
[Device Reviews and Information] HDTuga:
Hi,

How do I download it?

USB Burning Tool v2.0.8

Thks
[Device Reviews and Information] Diamondjg:
Did you get an answer to this?

Hey everyone. Was there an answer to this? Tom did you solve this?
[Device Reviews and Information] pescixx79:
Hi, I received TV box today, i'm on P212-uderdebug 6.0.1 MHC19J 20160923 test-keys. I'm trying to update via OTA to MHC19J 20161013 test-keys but system freeze after download update and try sto install.

Any ideas about? i can update manually? what firmware you suggest?
[Device Reviews and Information] yayadodo:
I have the same issue with my mini m8s. How do you get rid of it? Also, i downloaded Chrome and it does not recognize the existing google account. Weird.
[Device Reviews and Information] statho:
Hello. I notice the same to me . first when i go to kodi and get out (exit) then it freeze , & can't connect to my account on chrome.

Any solution ?

Try update ?
[Device Reviews and Information] pibcs81:
I got one, it arrived with root but my problem is language issue, become Chinese every time that I turn off on.

I'm trying to update trough OTA but say it's update. Any firmware working fine? Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Read the thread, search... Here are some pointers:

THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU RECEIVE THE BOX:

-install a mouse

-disable HDMI CEC auto switch language option

-turn the box upside down, so that wifi is usable.
[Device Reviews and Information] leepea:
I had the same issue with being unable to sign in to Chrome, had to make a Titanium backup on my phone then restore the data on the box.
[Device Reviews and Information] yayadodo:
solution for language setting and reboots (hdmi cec is the problem)

I disbaled hdmi-cec and it fixed a few things.

First, the language does not change back to default.

Second, no reboots. I had a problem that while connecting the device to certain TVs the device reboots every minute.

The kodi problem happens to me as well. Simply hit the home button and it will kill it (the middle round button).

Regarding Chrome I still don't have a solution. I am going to contact Chrome support.
[Device Reviews and Information] robgee789:
hey guys i bought one of these boxes and it works great, but for some reason when i installed nova launcher there was 2 play store apps installed. one is vesion 1.0 and the other is version 6.something, i was just wondering why there are 2
[Device Reviews and Information] fbp2k:
I'm sorry, but still looking for the HDMI CEC Option on early september firmware

can you help ?
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
So, I dont know what happened but my MXplayer stopped working. It loads the file but stops at 00:01. Anyone has the same problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
It's there in October firmware (last one).
[Device Reviews and Information] wolfsstolz:
Hello, who know where I can Download the Firmware for M8S II Mini and or custom Roms for it? I ha e the problem, that i can't use Factory Reset anymore.
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Look on freaktab forums
[Device Reviews and Information] Xannytech:
Here on XDA but there is mine custom rom try it;)
[Device Reviews and Information] fattest:
I just got this box and have a question about flashing custom firmware. From the reading I've done it seems like there are two methods to do this

1 - Use AMLogic USB Burning tool w/ Male-to-Male USB cable and PC

2 - Use microSD with unzipped firmware and press "reset" button inside AV jack

Is one method more reliable than the other (i.e. less chance of soft bricking)? Can the same zip file in method 2 be used in TWRP?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Xannytech:
If you "just got this box" please look at it carefully, it has NOT Av Jack ;)

The reset button is in a little hole (to be pressed with a toothpick) at the bottom of the device.

if you flash correctly none of the method can soft brick the device, i prefer usb burning tool... the righ usb port is the one near the hdmi port.

Many users prefer sd card method due the fact the do not own a male to male usb cable.

Then about twrp flash, it depends on the script the cooker provide, mine, should work in twrp, and i suspect you're thinking about my custom, cause i'm the only one that provide zip method :o
[Device Reviews and Information] fattest:
Thanks Xannytech. I saw a video on youtube where the person referred to it as an AV jack, my mistake :silly: . And yes I am planning to use your custom FW, I'll likely use the microSD method for the reason you mentioned.

Another question, may be related to my network setup and not the box. My desktop computer is running a DLNA server (Universal Media Server) and I installed BubbleUPNP on the M8S to stream the videos. None of the videos will load, MX player sits trying to open the video. I do the same thing from my Nexus 7 2012 to play videos and it works fine. Is there any additional setup I need to do?
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Turn it upside down to get good wi-fi reception
[Device Reviews and Information] Xannytech:
I never used such configuration, so what i can suggest you is Kodi... or Vlc more network friendly than MxPlayer.
[Device Reviews and Information] chob92:
Hello

Since the last update, I no longer have wifi!

Anyone to an idea?
[Device Reviews and Information] satiros:
happy new year

[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]

in the first run of the tv box i was able to connect my mi max with miracast and saw my phones screen on the tv

since iv tried 5 times no go every time

do you use the miracast ?

ru facing the shame problem?

/ im on fw 109

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Tsareg:
Hey guys,

did anyone have problems with using Bluetooth keyboard? I'm trying to connect my Apple wireless keyboard via BT. After I enter 6 digits and press enter, my keyboard is shown as connected, but it doesn't type.
[Device Reviews and Information] andyxx_xda:
I'm also experiencing the same issue. My Bluetooth Keyboard pairs correctly but it does not show up in the input device list.

The keyboard works fine with other devices.

Any help please?! Thank you.
[Device Reviews and Information] etoy:
hi all, is there a way to "convert" this tv box to a real android tv (leanback) interface?

did someone try flashing tvstock gapps? thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Fernando Lemos:
Hi Xannytech!

First of all, i want to thank your work and care in develop this rom!!

I recently buy a mini m8s II with 1gb/8gb and the color in Kodi is very dark and i want to fix it with this rom, but before make mistakes i want to question you if this rom is compatible with my box.

Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] finchyke:
Hello everyone,

I have this very odd problem. I looked the internet but can't find an answer to it, which might say I'm probably the only one with the problem.

Every time I turn on the device, it starts up to the homescreen and when it does, it almost imediately turns itself off. So I click the on/off button again, it starts up again and afterwards, when it loads the homescreen, all is back to normal. It doesn't turn itself off, untill I shut it off. When I put it on again the next day it gives the same error.

I allready made contact with Gearbest and they suggest I switch the power cable and try again. I seem to think that this is not a hardware problem but more a little bug in the firmware.

Anyone with a hint?

Thx!
[Device Reviews and Information] SeyMedia:
I had a similar problem: after an update it started up, stay a few seconds and after that it turned itself off. After restart it had the same problem.

So i factory reset it and after that everything was ok. :D

Here is the post with my problem: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69835211&postcount=142
[Device Reviews and Information] finchyke:
I allready did that but the problem still exists. I have a feeling it might have something to do with an interfering signal from maybe another device (decoder, dvdplayer,...) or remote control.

BTW: I have not the same build as you have. That p212 number ends in 20161107 test keys.

So I have a build that has maybe an error in it? I pressume it from 7 november and not 11 july?
[Device Reviews and Information] finchyke:
Something interesting I found out: when switching from the hdmi channel where the box is to another hdmi channel, and switching back to the first.....the android box shuts off!

So the switching produces some sort of signal that tells the androidbox to go to sleep. I tried different hdmi cables, but all with the same result.

Strange that I'm the only one who has that kind of problem with this build...
[Device Reviews and Information] borisboing:
Try turning off HDMI-CEC in the settings, I remember this being a problem with CEC enabled.
[Device Reviews and Information] finchyke:
Thx, but that option was allready turned off...
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
RemoteController

I love my Mini M8S II !!!!

Kodi starting automatically and playing everything i throw at it.

The only thing bugging me is the limited kodi-functionality of the remote controller.

Is there anyone who can point me to other remotes that will work with this device?
[Device Reviews and Information] ffejeroni:
Try using Yahtse app from the play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.leetzone.android.yatsewidgetfree
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
RemoteController replacement

Thanks for the tip, but this is not what i meant.

I do not want an IP solution, because that would mean using my phone or a tablet.

I want a replacement for the standard remote controller (IR), just with a pause/resume button for music.
[Device Reviews and Information] borisboing:
Installing the keymap editor addon in kodi and remap one of the current buttons to play/pause would probably be the cheapest and easiest solution.

I can definitely recommend yatse though, no way I'd be able to go back to IR remotes.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaredmars:
I bought a MINIX NEO A2 remote (check ebay), best purchase I have made. Also works as an air mouse and has a keyboard on the reverse side.

I won't go back to the standard remote.
[Xposed General] Aevic:
I have tryed to fix this for 2 days now. My device is properly rooted but it still looping when i install exposed!

My details:

Samusng Note 4

Android version: 5.1.1

Model Number: SM-N910F

Whats going wrong:

I downloaded and installed ""Attached Files File Type: apk	XposedInstaller_3.0_alpha4.apk - [Click for QR Code] (611.8 KB, 5463998 views)""

i downloaded xposed*.zip from //dl-xda.xposed.info/framework/ [/framework/sdk22/arm/ (FILENAME: xposed-v86-sdk22-arm.zip)]

shutdown phone> open TWRP > load xposed-v86-sdk22-arm.zip > reboot

and then its just looping if anyone can help me with this i will appreciate it! Thx
[Xposed General] st0rm77:
http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=3180960

I believe there are custom versions for Samsung.

The only the problem is you are stuck in a bootloop.

If you have another phone, download the xposed_installer from dvdandroid.

It has the links to the proper Samsung versions i believe.

Good luck.
[Xposed General] Aevic:
Thx a lot st0rm77 i got it working with your help!
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] JohnnyS+:
Hey guys i was wondering the differences between SM-G930F and SM-G930. I actually saw at Internet that Exynos ones are better than Snapdragon so if anyone knows Does SM-G930 Model Number Include Exynos or Snapdragon? Thank you i.a:)
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] MAX 404:
Hi

here you can see the difference among the different S7 and S7Edge

http://www.techwalls.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-model-numbers-differences/

I seen SM-G9300........but G930 without letter do not know...
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Questions and Answers] JohnnyS+:
Thank you so much sir!
[Honor 5X Questions & Answers] ZacJohann:
I just updated my KIW-L24 to 6.0.1 and now it will not connect to WiFi. The exact same WiFi that I JUST used to download the update. I've tried everything short of a factory reset. Is anybody else having this issue? I was completely stock before the update. I just got this phone a couple days ago and haven't rooted yet.