yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] desnelders:
andrei80 yes that works with the ip, thanx!

borisboing: indeed not as good as yatze for kodi for example. it works now with the ip. but not the best remote app, for exaple not found how to forward during a youtube video. i assume that would be possible but have not found it yet
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
I have also tried (on iPhone) these apps without succession / nothing seems to work (and I mean for the whole Box and not just for KODI):

Android TV (does not find the Box)

Google TV (an old official Google TV app - this app even lets you enter manually the IP of the Box, but I tried and it does not find it)

:rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] desnelders:
i used remoteIME with giving the ip adress and that works
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
Unfortunately I don't think this app is available for iOS :(
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
It's not a Google device, nor a an Android TV... Official apps won't work.
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
Guys, I have noticed that If I use a Reboot app from the Play Store to reboot the box, sometimes it goes up to the point where it loads the launcher and after that it freezes. I cannot do anything with the remote, the keyboard or the mouse.

I have tried several Reboot apps and I still have the same issue (in like 50% of the app-initiated reboots).

If I just turn off and On the box via the power remote button, I have no issues. I have also tried the "soft reboot" option via some of these apps, and I seem to have no issues.

Has anyone experienced anything like that ?

Do you think this is a Firmware or a hardware issue ?

p.s. I don't know if this is related but, also every time I tried those several Reboot apps to reboot in recovery (in order to try out LibreElec on my SD card), the box would not see my LibreElec-installed SD card, and it would show me that broken android robot image (see attached image) with options to reboot, reboot to bootloader, etc...

Only way to reboot in recovery and see my LibreElec card is to open the Terminal app and type: "reboot update". :rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] andreamalachi:
Ps3 controller connect problem

I have this android tv box, 1/8 gb version, don't have the bluetooth support and ps3 controller is not working!

I've downloaded so many applications, including sixaxis enabler but I can not connect the controller.

Do you know how to connect the PS3 controller to the TV box? I also have the xbox one controller if it works better ..

I bought this tv box for emulators and it is a shame not to use it with my controller

Thank for the helper and sorry for my english:o
[Device Reviews and Information] kroken123:
Is there any ROM or solution for get this box to decode AC3?
[Device Reviews and Information] robgee789:
Download the ac3 Player from the playstore mate that works for me

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&r...p9M_V6kV5KX9WaEGA&sig2=oRa3kxbNzzuTj2I-b9ayEg
[Device Reviews and Information] 5v3mir:
I have one problem with my Mini M8S II .

when I watch a movie , sometimes screen go black on 1 second . It did not bother me so far , but now it more frequently happening .

Now when start blinking ( picture, black , picture , black) lasts for a few minutes .Problem is not in TV.

Even when the only Android desktop is running its happening again . Any solution ?

sorry for my bad english :)
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Sometimes the lower part of the screen remains stuck with one colour. After a while, image is fine again. This happens rarely. Happened with stock firmware also.

Mouse cursor sometimes disappears for a while, even if I move it. Buttons seem to work, right click goes back.
[Device Reviews and Information] TheUser42:
Hello there, I am considering getting this device for myself. But as I had to return my NVidia shield after finding that I cannot deactivate WiFi / Bluetooth (a must have feature), I would like to ask first whether this box allows me to do so. Can anyone confirm that turning off WiFi and Bluetooth is possible (using either standard settings and/or by installing a supported app from store without rooting the device).
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
This is a pretty standard android, so there are standard switches in settings and notification area for that.
[Device Reviews and Information] Pudeplex:
Anyone got a way to install an external USB WiFi antenna on this? Even with the update meant to address the poor signal strength and turning it upside, I'm getting constant connection dropouts.
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
You need to open the box and solder an antenna. It's been done, it's not complicated of you're handy apparently.
[Device Reviews and Information] Pudeplex:
That's a little outside my range of comfort. I have an EP-DB1607 Wifi adapter that claims to support Android, but when I plug it in the box I get no response (works fine on PC). No way of getting that running on it?
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
Have you tried both USB ports ?

If you notice, at the official manufacturer's website, there is no Android driver for this product, whereas there is one for other usb wi-fi cards such as the EP-MS8512 and EP-MS8521.
[Device Reviews and Information] Pudeplex:
Yeah, I've tried both ports. The one I own uses the Realtek RTL8811AU chipset.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gintoki98:
I have this box and everything works fine. Speed may be low through Wifi, but hey, living in Serbia gives you 10Mbps download anyway. The only problem I'm facing is that USB gamepad doesn't work. I installed USB Host controller, and it's recognized truthfully( as Twin USB gamepad) but it doesn't work(respond, whatsoever). Any ideas how to make it work?

Also willing to test anything if someone needs, or if there are questions to be answered.
[Device Reviews and Information] moreje:
Hi all,

Netflix can't play HD with this box.... is there a fiw, workaround?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Yippee-ki-yay:
Hi, I would like to know if there is a option to force RGB in this box (problem with old TV).

:confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] Pudeplex:
Anyone have a guide on how to install RetroArch on this?
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
Wow, crazy timing. I was just banging my head for the last few hours trying to get it to work myself. I can't even get past the opening screen to install any cores. Can't get the cursor to move no matter what I do. Not with the remote, mouse, keyboard or gamepad! The only good news is that my PS3 controllers seem to connect (with the sixaxis controller app), so I'm going to try out a few other emulators - though I'd like to get retroarch working too if possible.
[Device Reviews and Information] KenG02:
I managed to uninstall the youtube app and didn't realise that there isn't a similar TV box youtube app in the google play store. Does anyone know where I could find a youtube app that is a bit easier to maneuver without a mouse and keyboard?
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
Here:

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google...utube-google-tv-1-0-5-6-android-apk-download/
[Device Reviews and Information] KenG02:
Thank you! I'll try that.
[Device Reviews and Information] robgee789:
Hey guys I've notice when I'm using kodi or MX player the brightness keeps dipping for a few seconds then back up again any Idea what is causing this problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] marcianojm:
Error 0013 netflix

Hello

My android box, with this rom is much faster than the original, but I can not use netflix at all, anyone have any suggestions?

I have the version Unzip_to_sd_XTMOD_EXTB4 installed, and already tried to install several apks of netflix and always the same error 0013.

Thanks any suggestions that can help me solve this.

Thank you!
[Device Reviews and Information] marcianojm:
Hello

My android box, with this rom is much faster than the original, but I can not use netflix at all, anyone have any suggestions?

I have the version Unzip_to_sd_XTMOD_EXTB4 installed, and already tried to install several apks of netflix and always the same error 0013.

Thanks any suggestions that can help me solve this.

Thank you!
[Device Reviews and Information] Gintoki98:
[MENTION=7854216]Gintoki98[/MENTION] , myself

Gamepad problem:

Found USB/BT joystick center app on internet. It worked with my random china twin gamepad You need to bind it with "bits", and then organize buttons.
[Device Reviews and Information] Pudeplex:
I'm having the exact same problem you are. I can't get the cursor to work to install any cores.

Which emulators are you trying out? I tried PPSSPP but the hardware can't deliver a good enough experience.
[Device Reviews and Information] RYZONN:
what is the best rom for this box?
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
I guess the right answer to this is to try and see what suits you and what works best for you.

Right now there are two categories of custom roms.

1) The non Android TV:

Here you have the original / stock rom (the latest is version 109 - I think the latest boxes come with 107 and cannot OTA update to 109 for some reason), and you also have

a) Xannytech's rom. Here and Here.

b) Mini M8S II Stock & Nano Nexus ROMs. Here.

2) The Android TV:

a) M8S II TVStock Nexus ROM (Android TV). Here.

b) Mini M8S II SCV1A-ATV (Android TV). Here.

I currently have Xannytech's ROM and I'm pretty happy with it. But you should probably read the links / topics to help yourself decide.
[Device Reviews and Information] RYZONN:
for me its and android TV, so i will check these 2 options thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] RYZONN:
where i can find TWRP that's wok on MINI M8S II ?
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
I only wanted NES/SNES so I tried Nostalgia.NES Lite and Snes9x EX+ and they're fine.
[Device Reviews and Information] ondaflex:
What is the procedure to install the 109 version?

I have m8sII 8 gb stock (version 106 and no ota available) and unified rom partition with microsd.

Can not split the microsd from rom because it would not be enough space
[Device Reviews and Information] 5v3mir:
I have the same problem
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
FYI, it seems that we have new stock firmware versions for this box:

Version 112 for Mini M8S II TV Box: https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-android-marshmallow-6-0-firmware-mini-m8s-ii-tv-box-3.html

Version 111 for Mini M8S II TV Box: http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.gr/2017/03/download-android-marshmallow-60.html

Version 110 for Mini M8s II TV Box: http://chinagadgetsreviews.blogspot.gr/2017/03/download-android-marshmallow-60.html

Does anyone know if and where we could find the changelog for these new versions ?

---------- Post added at 06:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:41 PM ----------

Here is a fix:

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...-2-8gb-wifi-10-100-lan-bt?p=616132#post616132
[Device Reviews and Information] ondaflex:
How do you update?
[Device Reviews and Information] LostEchoes:
You will find the instructions at that page:

https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-android-marshmallow-6-0-firmware-mini-m8s-ii-tv-box-3.html

where it says:

And here are some more detailed instructions for Amlogic USB Burning Tool v2.0.8 (you will need a male to male USB cable):

http://androidpcreview.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool-to-manually-update-firmware/3749/
[Device Reviews and Information] robgee789:
mine was a steeing on my lg tv mate so not the boxes fault
[Device Reviews and Information] Gilg@mesh:
anyone knows if this box will get Nougat? thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
I tried putting Xannytech's firmware on using the zip file and toothpick method, but keep getting "Cannot load volume /misc". Has anyone else had this problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] zuignapje:
I had the same problem, this message is normal (i think) and has nothing to do with it. With some luck I found out that there are 2 different modes, which is not documented clearly anywhere.

The one with the menu to update/flash from sd, this is to apply updates only i guess? In this mode your computer/usbflash tool will not recognize the device. You get here by holding the reset button while applying the power cord.

And one where it will boot to the boot logo and stop there, the computer will recognize the device in this mode. To get in this mode, connect the power cord and usb male-male cord. It will automatically turn on, so turn it off with the remote. Hold the reset button, and turn the device on with the remote. It will now get stuck on the boot logo and a usb device will be found on your computer.

Good luck :D
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
Thanks for the info. I was able to get it to work by using a program to specially format the SD Card, but I hope this info will help others.

---------- Post added at 01:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:29 AM ----------

Has anyone gotten Kodi on this device to output 4K with HDR? I enabled HDR and Deep Color in the settings (and it automatically goes to 4k2k 60Hz when connected to my UHDTV), but when I use Kodi 17 to play a 4K video with HDR, it doesn't actually output in HDR. I have the Xannytech ROM on it.
[Device Reviews and Information] ctot:
Many thanks, I've been days trying to enter burning tool mode without success (even have bought another USB male-male thinking it was broken) until your description.
[Device Reviews and Information] georgebest:
Can I update 109 through myapps/update firmware ?
[Device Reviews and Information] ondaflex:
Please, What is the best stock firmware version?

I'm currently at version 106 without OTA, but I see that you get to version 112
[Device Reviews and Information] earth08:
How to control m8s2 from android phone,

Please suggest app which works with this device.

I need to use keyboard from phone.

Please suggest
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
RemoteIME
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
I'm not sure if anyone saw my question about HDR since it got bundled in with the previous post, but has anyone been able to get HDR video output on this device?

I enabled HDR and Deep Color in the settings (and it automatically goes to 4k2k 60Hz when connected to my UHDTV), but when I use Kodi 17 to play a 4K video with HDR, it doesn't actually output in HDR. I have the Xannytech ROM v109 on it, but wouldn't mind going back to stock if that will fix the issue.

Thanks in advance.
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
First time with an android box. Kodi is allways crashing. Which ROM do you recommend to install?
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Try more versions. If 16 crashes, try 17 and viceversa. Or try SPMC, some say it's better
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
Do you have a lot of sketchy video add-ons? Those can make kodi unstable. I'd try restoring kodi to a fresh install first.

If that's not it, the xannytech rom is a good one I hear. I've had it for a while and no issues with kodi.
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
I did a fresh install and i just got 3 addons. What about the android tv custom ROM for this box? What the major differences to the xannytech?
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
Not sure about android TV, but I'm going to try openELEC soon to try and fix my HDR issue. It's basically just kodi on Linux, and I hear you can run it concurrently from an SD card, so that might be a good solution.
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
Ii want an android SO. I'll try the xennytech. Is there any chance to go back to the factory SO of the mini m8s ii if I don't like that ROM?
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
The thread about the ROM can probably answer your question. It's here: https://xdaforums.com/android-stick...rom-mini-m8s-ii-2gb-xannytech-custom-t3513805
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
I bought a TK668 air mouse remote. It can turn off the box but i can't turn on. I could never turn off the box but when i change hdmi port my tv shuts the box off. What can i do?
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
The box can be off or suspended. When suspended, it can be woken up by hdmi TV. When off, only infrared remote can turn it on, as far as I noticed.
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
How can i suspende it?
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
It should suspended when you turn off the TV.
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
But when i change to other hdmi(television channels) the box stays on and the i change it back to the box hdmi and the box starts shut down. And yes, it only shuts down when i change to box hdmi.
[Device Reviews and Information] joao_ab3:
Why the scale gets messed up? Now i set to 100% and it stays fit to the screen. A couple os minutes after the image is too big and i must change it to 92%. And this go on and on forever. What's wrong?
[Device Reviews and Information] Bartek70:
I have problem

Using USB buring tool I receive error status, process stacks at "7% formatting", log status says...

[20:47:01 461][HUB2-2][Inf]-------------ERASE FLASH-----------

[20:47:01 461][HUB2-2][Inf]--disk_initial 1

[20:47:01 461][HUB2-2][Inf]--Send command success

[20:49:01 461][HUB2-2][Err]--usbReadFile len=512, ret=-116 error_msg=libusb0-dll:err [_usb_reap_async] timeout error

[20:49:01 461][HUB2-2][Err]--Check command return failed

[20:49:01 461][HUB2-2][Inf]--Failure : 1, FailureMax : 3

[20:49:01 961][HUB2-2][Err]--[20:49:01 961][HUB2-2][Inf]--Failure : 2, FailureMax : 3

[20:49:02 461][HUB2-2][Err]--[20:49:02 461][HUB2-2][Inf]--Failure : 3, FailureMax : 3

[20:49:02 538][HUB2-2][Err]--[0x30201006]UBOOT/Disk initialize/Send command/Time out

[20:49:02 539][HUB2-2][Inf]--Close device handle 0x0000032c

Have You any sugestions, how to repair device?

SD card recovery doesn't work as well.

B
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
Is there a way to enable DTS Audio in Plex Android?
[Device Reviews and Information] Gintoki98:
Did anyone try to use webcam on this device? I have an really old logitech one, it doesn't work. Would be cool if someone tested some of theirs, and suggest models. If skype runs fine, then thats perfect.

Thanks in advance.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gintoki98:
[MENTION=7854216]Gintoki98[/MENTION]

Yeah, it is doable. I bought A886 generic chinese camera from ebay, priced 5.55$, and it worked. Voice recognition works too. I'm using Xannytech rom, but no reason it wouldn't work normally on stock.
[Device Reviews and Information] MsuatafaKhatab:
Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] robgee789:
Hey guys I'm trying to get it blaster on my xiaomi mi a1 to work with this box but I don't know who make it so I set up the remote control app
[Device Reviews and Information] freemo716:
Hi,

i have an strange problem , when downloading torrent with flud program, movies that i downloaded are broken, like playing videos on broken dvd, jumping time. did anyone have same problem before ?
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Force recheck or try another torrent app...
[Device Reviews and Information] earth08:
Can u okeqse provide me link as I am unable to find it on playstore
[Device Reviews and Information] LaMpiR:
Hi good people.

Have there been any software updates for this little fella?

What would you recommend for an update of this device to replace it?

It is being used for kodi 99% of the time.
[Device Reviews and Information] smd9:
I'd recommend the Xiaomi Mi box. I replaced mine with it and haven't looked back. It has much better 4k HDR support, and better integrates with Android apps like Plex and YouTube because of its Google TV support.

It was just updated to Oreo from Marshmallow and fixed all the issues I was having with it. It costs a little bit more than this box, but it's worth it in my opinion. Just the remote alone shows a much better quality build.

The only down side I'd say is that it has just one USB port and no LAN port (unless you use a USB adapter, in which case there goes your only USB port).
[Device Reviews and Information] I1V1A1N:
Xiaomi is better.
[Device Reviews and Information] arvylas:
Hi guys. i searched a few pages back but can't find something. I'm trying to install latest netflix app by unrooting. Is it possible to unroot this box? Is there an unrooted stock rom?
[Device Reviews and Information] freemo716:
found my own solution

not watching movie and download torrent at the same time. that was the problem causing.
[Device Reviews and Information] thodragon:
Hello guys. Whenever I change the source of my TV from hdmi (the m8s ii) to TV or something else, the m8s shuts down. Is there a solution about this?

Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] JimmyEatFood:
Hello. Are there any custom android ROMs for this device? I am currently using LibreElec but would like to revert to android. Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] andrei80:
Search for Xannytech's thread, he has tweaked the stock room pretty well. Stable and nice
[Device Reviews and Information] Javier0515:
could I put some ROM to my box MC9MAX 2G 16G?
[Device Reviews and Information] Parsival1973:
I have 2 of these boxes and loaded the ATV Experience rom on it. It works much better than the stock rom.

As far as stock roms go last update I saw was a rv115. I have not tried that rom since I do know that rv112 was more unstable than the rv109.

There is a XTMod which seems to be a very stable quick optimized rom for these boxes. I ran this for a while on 1 of my boxes before switching to the ATV one.

I even have a bare bone Android 8 Rom that is mostly stable but has a few quirks to it.

In all cases I used the AMLogic burning tool with a USB cable. I do have downloads of these roms that I can link to you if you are interested. Just PM me.
[Device Reviews and Information] earth08:
What ROM do u thins is best for mini m8s2?
[Device Reviews and Information] berkandan:
Hi.. My box not work.

Iam loading rom but this problem..

(0x30401002) UBoot/Partition boot/identify/USB Control setup

Not load rom.. Help me please :)
[Device Reviews and Information] FantasticNG:
Thank you very much for the quick reply. I would absolutely like to get ADB over wifi. However, there is no option for that in the developer section - just ADB via USB. And even if there was an option I would need to establish a USB connection at least for the first time.

Or can you instruct me on any other way to get ADB enabled?
[Device Reviews and Information] :
There is no separate ADB over WiFi in the options because the ROM engineers compile this stuff with minimum effort. ^^

That's why it works out of the box, no additional steps needed: just use a tool that can connect via WiFi, like I did in the linked post (#4) mentioned before.
[Device Reviews and Information] FantasticNG:
Oh, boy. Thank you very, very much for the hint! I absolutely did not realize that. And I did not even try it because the option said "ADB via USB" and any other android device I had alway(!) needed a USB connection at least for the first time.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Sidenote: people that bought the "WeTek Hub Amlogic S905" also received an update to Android 6, it's the same s#it show over there, chipsets aren't the issue. ^^ Marshmallow is just sooo new (kekeke)... we have to wait until they can provide better firmwares. :rolleyes:

Sunvell T95X, NEXBOX A95X, ACEMAX G10X, TX3 Pro... let's see who may receive root first, if ever. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
hi dear

i news and i buy to m8s II and looking about root and xposed framework.

my id to over the wifi issues is use repeater to connect lan over repeater. but i have some app need wifi connection and for fake wifi i need xposed framework.

maby someone know other tools no need root to simul wifi over lan?

eanywai tanx for all work

have good day

ps : still looking post ^^
[Device Reviews and Information] robinkooli:
Root

Is there any rooting ways yet?
[Device Reviews and Information] robinkooli:
Open GApps

I've compiled Open GApps tvstock variant today.

It doesn't work on default recovery menu, so we need to get TWRP working.

Here is download link: (Check that you download ARM64 one)

https://mega.nz/#F!sxJVXCrB!TVJ1Vc_pdJcdOvYw-UbiIg