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[Device Reviews and Information] alligusta:
Yesterday I received 2 Mini M8S II and I have same problem with the languages and the wifi connection more better if turn Off Bluetooth function... Any ideas for issue Language?
[Device Reviews and Information] iLLNiSS:
Disable HDMI-CEC on your TV.
[Device Reviews and Information] o-I-c:
There was another OTA update I received 12 hours that mentions this problem as a fix, it was only a small update about 20meg or so.
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
I found the Tanix TX3 Pro has root pre-installed. Anyone able to extract the root package from the firmware image and port it to work on the Mini M8S II? Hopefully with SuperSU instead of the outdated Superuser they use.

Tanix TX3 Pro latest firmware: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3b4c674s5mb4d7j/TX3pro-20160805.img
[Device Reviews and Information] blinkone:
Iv tested Tanix TX5 pro on the Mini M8S II & yes it works well & rooted :cool:
[Device Reviews and Information] :
I'll flash the image for the TX3 Pro (specs are the same) and pass it on to a friend... first and last no-name box for me. :silly:
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
hi dear

so its works or not???

did we have solution for m8s 2???

did we can install this update on the box and its working??

waiting for replay ^^
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Yes, it works well. I flashed the image for the TX3 Pro because it's the same as the M8SII (RAM doesn't matter). TX5 Pro has better WiFi / dual band, so it's unnecessary to use it on our device.
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
hi

that very good news

i have juste one probleme.

when i try flashing i use update and put the file in the sd root but when is go to the recorvery and start the processe is writed file not existed in th disk E:

i dont understand what i need to doing for fi that probleme.

somebady help?? plzz ^^
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Those files are IMG, not ZIP. You need a 'male to male' USB cable and flash the IMG file via 'USB burning tool' from Amlogic.

Those boxes are almost unbrickable, so if anything goes wrong, just flash an image again, no worries.
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
cool

tanx for your help

what ertion i need use for upbadt i found 2.0.4.3 it is good ??
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Latest: 2.0.8, from Amlogic FTP server:

User : amltools.guest

Pass : xLpgoo5

ftp://ftp-china.amlogic.com/officia...rning_Tool_V2/USB_Burning_Tool_v2.0.8_x86.rar
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
tanx again for all help i juste need now creat cable usb for the M8s II becose is not have micro usb ^^
[Device Reviews and Information] marty999:
Hi,

A heads up, atvbca reported on FreakTab that there are issues with eMMC writes with the TX3 firmware...

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/582341-mini-m8s-ii-4k-smart-tv-box-amlogic-s905x-2-8gb-wifi-10-100-lan-bt?p=589051#post589051
[Device Reviews and Information] :
I examined the boot.img and system partition on the weekend, their way of rooting is a 'minimum effort' solution.

The SU daemon service is baked into the boot.img and they placed binaries in 'bin' & 'xbin'.

The Superuser binary & app is so outdated, TiBu can't even freeze an app. Had to replace it with SuperSU to get acceptable results.

(At this point, those devices are a waste of time. This thing is making its way into a friends mailbox this afternoon. ^^)
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
So can you create a root installer zip Bingo or because the daemon service it's baked into the boot.img it's not possible?

TX3 Pro firmware has issues so I can't use it on the Mini M8S II. WiFi/Bluetooth doesn't work, eMMC write speed is crippled at only 1/3 of the original speed and TitaniumBackup can't even restore apps. Also the Marshmallow build looks very sloppy, still has smartphone options visible for screen rotation, etc.
[Device Reviews and Information] iLLNiSS:
Same happened to me, but I also came to the same conclusion... just have to be patient and it will boot up.
[Device Reviews and Information] iLLNiSS:
I would advise against flashing the TX3 firmware to this box until we can get the stock image from the manufacturer so we can go back. The TX3 version sucks in comparison in almost every way except for it having root.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
*** Revert back from TX3 / TX5 to stock firmware v. 102 ***

untouched* stock firmware v. 102 build 2016-07-28 (including the language fix *allegedly* ^^)

copy 'update.zip' to your SD card (no subfolder)

boot box to recovery by holding down 'reset' while powering on

choose 'Apply update from EXT' and select the file on your SD card

I did a factory reset as well (from within the recovery menu) to start again with a clean slate...

Download update.zip @ Google Drive

Download update.zip @ Mega.nz Mirror

*untouched, except for the updater script to allow a forced update without verification
[Device Reviews and Information] Yx0:
SystemUI.apk

Hi guys,

Could anyone please dump systemui.apk and post the file?
[Device Reviews and Information] :
SystemUI.apk @ Google Drive
[Device Reviews and Information] Yx0:
That was quick! thanks!

BTW, I'm trying to enable navbar & notification shade on similar speced box(a95x s905x). Switching the systemUI.apk and reboot should do the trick right?
[Device Reviews and Information] robinkooli:
So, anyone close to getting good firmware rooted?
[Device Reviews and Information] Labarrass:
Hi since the latest stock firmware ota update 5th of August I think

The hdmi cec has stopped working does anyone know how to fix this or is there no current fix thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] iLLNiSS:
Thanks Bingo Bronson. I had assumed that it would be more than a standard update through recovery.

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Did they pull the August 5th update? Back on 7/28 and it's now saying i'm up to date where as yesterday it was trying to upgrade to 08/05..

On a related note, anyone who updated to 08/05 were you able to do it without manually updating from USB/SD in the normal recovery menu? If I tried OTA update it would fail, If I tried that update right after it failed using a USB it would fail, but it would succeed if I rebooted the device and manually entered recovery with the recovery button. I have a feeling the 08/05 update was pulled as you couldn't update from older firmwares (pre 7/28) due to the partition sizes/system folder being different likely because it was an incremental update (patch) as opposed to a full update like 7/19 and 7/28.
[Device Reviews and Information] robinkooli:
Any progress on TWRP?
[Device Reviews and Information] magicalboy:
we will, we will, wait you ^^
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
You have to flash the 20160719 update first to get the OTA 20160805 update. The 0728 build doesn't have the right OTA URL so it can't find any updates.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mr.Hien:
Mini M8S don't have resulution 4K!

i just bought mini M8S in China but resolution don't have output 4k, just have 1080i, 1080p, 720p...!

How to setup output 4K?

pls help me!

thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
4K NOT on M8s

I think you need M8sII for 4K.

If you have M8sII 4K will be available by default in screen res settings.

(Only if your attached screen is 4K)

Greetz,

Rik Lijkendijk
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Both builds use

http://10.28.11.53:8080/otaupdate/update

and all other FOTA properties are also the same... :confused:

The August 5th update was "a bit" problematic indeed, so not a big loss, I'd rather skip this one.
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
Thanks for clarifying. I was just going by what someone else had said and the fact that the 0728 build would not find any updates. I guess they blocked Aug 5th update due to issues.
[Device Reviews and Information] robinkooli:
Replace Phonesky.apk on /system/app/Phonesky/ with link below to get Google Play Store (Android TV / Leanback) version:

https://mega.nz/#!Zt4whTTT!pQkfEYk3SVKjEzOJ5m31EEmpsYVS54E-y-InvMH5aEs

Also install this apk normally to get Google Leanback Keyboard: (Much better than default)

https://mega.nz/#!ZpQgFKSL!jO2SwSjmwxMuu2vPgv_1h_2iycCaXOuBDGAgRjssidE

To get access on /system use "adb shell mount -o remount,rw /system" and for lazy people here is command to replace the Phonesky.apk "adb push Phonesky.apk /system/app/Phonesky"
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
TX5 working for me TX3 no BT?

I flashed the TX3 firmware yesterday and found bluetooth to be missing!!!

Flashed TX5 and BT was back.

Deleted Kodi install and installed Kodi fresh from Playstore. (To get rid of all sh.tplugins)

So far Kodi seems to be working fine.

(Kodi is my main reason for buying this device)
[Device Reviews and Information] acb123:
Can you provide a link to download that rooted TX5 firmware please? And have you encountered any issues while using it on your Mini M8S II yet?
[Device Reviews and Information] :
TX5 build 20160806 @ MediaFire

For use with 'USB Burning Tool'.

Like iLLNiSS mentioned before, all firmware versions of the Tanix TX models feel incomplete.

Missing status & navigation bar, problems that occur because of the slightly different device tree, etc.

Only use it if you wanna play around and pass the time until a proper version for your device is released.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Mini M8S II - release v. 103 build 2016-08-05

Not the small OTA but a full update release, including all partitions (boot, recovery, dtb)

Download update_103.zip @ Google Drive

untouched stock firmware v. 103 build 2016-08-05

copy 'update.zip' to your SD card (no subfolder)

boot box to recovery by holding down 'reset' while powering on

choose 'Apply update from EXT' and select the file on your SD card

Changelog? No idea.

The only files that seem to be different are the 'core-libart.jar' from the framework and the camera2.apk.

Don't have time right now to check for kernel changes...

Spoiler alert: it's (also) not rooted. ^^
[Device Reviews and Information] acb123:
Well so I will wait for a proper root method of this device :( Thanks for the advice though
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
This is where i got it.

So far no issues.

http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/firmware-tanix-tx5-pro.html
[Device Reviews and Information] o-I-c:
Firmware at Freaktab

May be Useful

For COOLEME TV Box others having success, improved WiFi.

Firmware

Thanks to Freaktab
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Before people ask questions: It's the same version that was mentioned in post #64.

This is the "3 files" version, which includes the stock recovery and the update parameters file (it wipes data, cache and media!) separately.

It was 1 person who stated, that WiFi speed was better... Better than what? He doesn't mention previous values.

I already got 42 Mbit with the previous build and this WiFi module is limited to a single antenna (what's MiMo? ^^) and 20 MHz channel bandwith, let's hope it reaches its peak. ;)

(I prefer the single zip file method, that's why I only upload the main zip.)
[Device Reviews and Information] robinkooli:
Hope we get root or twrp up and running this month
[Device Reviews and Information] mandar_h:
I'm specifically looking for

1. Google Cast feature : The ability to use the cast functionality from other devices to cast content on to this Mini M8S II box.

2. Webcam Support : Trying to use Skype on this box.

Any help on these topics is appreciated.
[Device Reviews and Information] neovision777:
Is it Best to Wait on Manufacturer for best Root Option?

I only need root for the Mini M8Sii S905x to block adds in standalone applications cause adway and adfree cannot install on an unrooted device i have received the latest rom version update ROM_Version:103 android 6.0.1 update but still no root access and besides the ad-blocking apps a few of my other utitlity based apps some functionality has been amputated due to no root access...seeing all what has been tried thus far is it best to just wait any further assistance by manufacturer i don't want to brick my tv box :/
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Use 'AdbLink' (or your prefered ADB Tool):

- open the ADB shell,

- "mount -o remount,rw /system"

- use "system/etc" in the "ad hoc directory"

- then push the new file

hosts (created 2016-14-08) @ Google Drive
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
Bingo, can we use a similar approach to this Minix Neo U1 method to install SuperSU and set proper permissions? Can we just replace su with the latest binary and SuperSU apk compiled for Marshmallow?
[Device Reviews and Information] marty999:
If it was dated 5/8 this seems to fix the language change problem but also disables CEC...

Still no auto refresh rate or pass through in Kodi (SPMC) nor root to try and fix these....
[Device Reviews and Information] :
original script and files = failed, no SU binary found

modified with latest APK and binaries = failed, no SU binary found

modified with APK and SU / sud binaries from TX models = failed, SU binary was found, couldn't be replaced because no actual root active

('sud' is the same as 'daemonsu', just the cheap version ^^)

all the above with meefik's latest busybox binary = failed, see above

The script also references the 'daemonsu' from Chainfire's SuperSU, but it's not even included... sloppy.

I modified the script and included the actual SU daemon, no change.

I had a similar script tested at the weekend with my internal test builds and the result was pretty much the same.

(And my build already included a modified boot image with all SU entries, file contexts, permissions...)

I am now at a point, where I will abandon building ROMs with the SuperSU files and try the cheap approach with the cr@ppy SU from TX.

Since it can be replaced, it's worth a try to build a variant.

Will report back on Wednesday at the latest.

I still need / want to use the device tree to establish a proper base for long term 'tinkering' on the S905X models...

edit: I will not "indulge" in porting different ROMs or part of them. Not a fan of this specific culture. Amateur companies (like UMI, for example) are the laughing stock of budget china phone manufacturers when they present "5 different OS for ze next flag ship killa".
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
Thanks for testing it out, much appreciated! :good:

Can you give us some hints on how to replace the outdated Superuser with SuperSU? I tried renaming SuperSU.apk and replacing Superuser.apk in the system directory but then it doesn't detect the su binary, even if I install SuperSU. Tried removing Superuser as well but no luck. You'll probably have a solution for us soon anyway by the looks of it. :)

I tested the TX3 and TX5 root as well with TiBu and couldn't even restore a single app backup, totally useless root..

Does anyone know how to dump a backup img from these S905X boxes?
[Device Reviews and Information] :
No hint needed, I already talked about it twice. ^^

That sentence again:

Simply install SuperSU via the regular APK (I always keep the latest stable on my SD card) or download it from the Play Store.

It will ask to update the SU binary and will succeed. After that it will offer to remove "the other Superuser" app, you can agree to that as well.

Try to restore your pirate backup from TiBu and see if it works. ;)

This method worked on the the default TX builds, feel free to try it on Prahjister's Frankstein build if you have some extra time left...
[Device Reviews and Information] gtznutz:
This method works on the modified tx5 rom. install superSu first but dont install the binary go in to settings and uncheck superuser and reboot. Then go back into superSU install the binary and it will prompt to remove superuser. Do that and reboot.
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
Thanks for clarifying. Sometimes I just assume things are more complex than they really are. When you said replaced I figured you meant the APK in /system/app/Superuser/. Go figure.. Yes your're right I am very busy and wish I could get down in the trenches and learn how to do these things myself.

Why do you assume I need to restore a pirate backup? All the apps I need to restore are available on Play Store and none of them provide unauthorized access to copyrighted content as far as I know.
[Device Reviews and Information] neovision777:
May someone please make the SuperSu install on mini m8sii S905x Simple

Good day my knowledge on some of the verbage here is beyond me on certain ends if someone has time can some give simplified steps and possible numbered 1. 2. 3..... showing how to get SuperSu on the mini m8S II 905x please.

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Please share how you were able to do so successfully have tried to gives message of updated binary then it shuts off cant get to settings to go further.

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"This method works on the modified tx5 rom. install superSu first but dont install the binary go in to settings and uncheck superuser and reboot. Then go back into superSU install the binary and it will prompt to remove superuser. Do that and reboot." **sent to me in a rapl***

What does it mean a "modified tx5 rom" does that mean the most updated one? which settings to go into on mini m8s II S905x android 6.0 to "uncheck" superuser. Going Back to SuperSu....where do i get the binary to install?
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
If you grab the latest SuperSU v2.76 apk you can just install, open SuperSU and update binary then click to remove superuser. Just tested it on prahjister's modded TX5 firmware and it worked perfectly. Saves from having to reboot twice.
[Device Reviews and Information] gtznutz:
If you grab the latest SuperSU v2.76 apk you can just install, open SuperSU and update binary then click to remove superuser. Just tested it on prahjister's modded TX5 firmware and it worked perfectly. Saves from having to reboot twice.

I had uncheck superuser to get it to work on my nexbox A5. Could not remove superuser with root.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Good to know, people will appreciate the info. :good:

Just kidding about the pirate backup, hence the smiley... but you know the cliché when it comes to tv boxes / Kodi. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] neovision777:
How Do You Update The Binary for Mini M8 II S905X

Have received a few replies but after installing SuperSu from playstore v. 2.7.6 how to update the binary and its the app from Chainfirre correct? where do we get the binary files from still stuck with no root access on Mini M8S II S905X
[Device Reviews and Information] neovision777:
Am I using correct SuperSU from PlaySTore

SuperUSer Screen shot not allowing me to do binary installed from chainfire version should i try the one from clockworkMOD???
[Device Reviews and Information] muik45:
Boys i would buy the mini m8s ii ONLY for use with Netflix (720p), recommended it to me?
[Device Reviews and Information] beta.0:
We are talking about installing SuperSU v2.76 on prahjister's modded firmware which is already rooted with Superuser but that doesn't work properly, so you have to install SuperSU over it for a proper working root.

Soon prahjister will be replacing Superuser with SuperSU in the rom so you could just wait for him to do that instead of messing with SuperSU yourself.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Tested my build with the old SU und Superuser app from TX series. Boot image modified accordingly: inits, contexts.

Not working, SuperSU can't achieve root. I'm not going to switch to the customization tool for creating new variants, so I leave it to others...

edit: I'm setting up a new linux system so I can experiment during my free hours. Don't expect anything within the next month, I'm not looking for a quick fix. ^^

Prahjister is working on another root zip, looks like the goal is to create a multi purpose weapon for different boxes. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] yousif666:
I went and asked the support live chat and they said it comes rooted, i don't know if maybe they fixed the issue in their new release or maybe they released an update to fix the root issue or maybe its not true at all, i still didn't buy the device for the most reason that it has a problem with the audio pass through and the root problem as i read in this thread.

in the chat after i asked some technical questions they asked me to contact them after two days to check with their department.

here is the chat log.

Hi, welcome to Gearbest Pre-sale Live Support! We would be more than happy to assist you.
Yousif at 1:46, Aug 29:
Hello
Tait at 1:46, Aug 29:
Hi, how may I help you today?
Yousif at 1:46, Aug 29:
regarding this product
Yousif at 1:46, Aug 29:
http://www.gearbest.com/tv-box-mini-pc/pp_390235.html
Yousif at 1:47, Aug 29:
does it come rooted from the factory?
Yousif at 1:47, Aug 29:
as i searched the internet and saw alot of complains regarding that there is no root for it.
Yousif at 1:47, Aug 29:
i was wondering if maybe the company released an update?
Yousif at 1:47, Aug 29:
i dont want to buy before i am sure.
Tait at 1:48, Aug 29:
One moment please. I will check it for you. Thank you.
Yousif at 1:48, Aug 29:
ok
Tait at 1:49, Aug 29:
Yes, it's rooted.
Yousif at 1:49, Aug 29:
and this is from the beginning or they released an update?
Yousif at 1:50, Aug 29:
http://xdaforums.com/android-stick--console-computers/amlogic/mini-m8s-ii-4k-amlogic-s905x-2-8gb-wifi-t3419184
Yousif at 1:50, Aug 29:
this post here a user made a review about it and its almost 9 pages
Yousif at 1:50, Aug 29:
all the people bought it says that its not rooted, this is why i want to confirm
Yousif at 1:51, Aug 29:
and also it has a pass through issue with the audio i dont know if that was also fixed or not.
Tait at 1:52, Aug 29:
One moment please. I will check it for you. Thank you.
Yousif at 1:53, Aug 29:
and please if you can confirm what is the latest update for that device please.
Tait at 1:58, Aug 29:
Sorry for that. For the item's issue. we need to check it with our professional product department. Please feel free to contact us after 2 working days to get the result.
Tait at 1:59, Aug 29:
Is that ok?
Yousif at 2:00, Aug 29:
ok no problem
Yousif at 2:00, Aug 29:
is there any ticket or something so i can proceed with the issue?
Tait at 2:01, Aug 29:
Yes. you can send an email to support@gearbest.com.
Yousif at 2:01, Aug 29:
ok, thanks.
Tait at 2:01, Aug 29:
My pleasure! Is there anything else I can do for you?
Yousif at 2:01, Aug 29:
Thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] Mr Bigglesworth:
Hi, I just got one of these a few days ago.

On the root aspect, one of the apps (All4) says it does not support rooted devices when I load it up - so I went and downloaded a root checker app and it said it wasn't rooted??

Also, when I am streaming from amazon or iplayer I feel like the image is a bit dark. Anyone else find this?
[Device Reviews and Information] RikLIjkendijk:
Is this new firmare?

I found this link and was wandering if this firmware would work on our device, and if it is newer than the 2016/08/05 build???

http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/story/328...ox-amlogic-s905x-version-available-online-now

Anyone????

Greetz,

Rik Lijkendijk
[Device Reviews and Information] Rhandyx:
dont try, remote control dont work

I try, but remote control doesn´t work.

I need original firmware to flash. Anyone?
[Device Reviews and Information] Mr Bigglesworth:
Have you tried your retailer to see if they can get you one?

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Did you get a reply from them yet about root?

---------- Post added at 03:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:16 PM ----------

Found this and this- might this be what you are after (p.s. I have not tried myself)?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ticpro:
I'm having problem whit audio. Its not working. If you start video the sound will appear only at start after that no sound.
[Device Reviews and Information] LcK:
my mediacom remote key board doesen't work (home living nx850) with the mini m8sii. Can i fix this problem?

Thanks in advance.