yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Cipiace:
Mi box 3s china model MDZ-19-AA with firmware updated on 07/17

Hi,

I have a Mi box 3s china model MDZ-19-AA with firmware updated on 07/17.

I tried the procedure to change to an international version, but it stops restarting.

How can I do?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] melchor83:
Same problem. I need help too...

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mmgomess:
Hide unlocked bootloader

Netflix native for Android TV not work because the bootloader stay unlocked after this

Anybody knows how to install a app like Magisk or Suhide in the Mi Box to Netflix back to work again?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
The bootloader state is just part of a long list of issues why this trick won't magically turn this device into a fully functional official AndroidTV device.

Even if you sideload phone/tablet version of Netflix, you will be limited to max 480 resolution.

Without proper DRM license (and Netflix approval), no generic android device will run Ninja Netflix version for official AndroidTV. Simply putting a leanback launcher on this device does nothing to impart the needed DRM licenses nor does it gain Netflix approval and recognition. Same issue with casting.

If your goal is (partial) English menus, that can be easily accomplished with a few simple steps documented on this forum, as well as on Youtube. Messing with internal files and flashing roms not intended for this device can lead to significant complications, as seen throughout this thread.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mmgomess:
Thank you for you answer.

I need Netflix, YouTube, Plex and Perfect Player (IPTV) and all them are runing.

I am using a sideload version of Netflix (5.4.0), and the resolution is in 1080p.

When I am running DRM Info App, it shows that Google Widevine DRM is installed.

Only Netflix App for Android TV shows UI-800-3 error when start.

I´m doing somthing wrong?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
What is the actual model number of your device and what firmware build do you have installed?

When you run drminfo on your device, are you connected to a TV. Pay close attention to HDCP value. It must be at least HDCP 1.X to allow Netflix stream at 1080.

Failure to stream from Netflix ninja version means your output device has faulty or missing DRM feature. What is you output device? Likely it is old model or off brand.

I really question if you are getting 1080 res streams from that netflix version. Search for TEST PATTERN videos within Netflix. They will display the exact resolution and bandwidth usage by Netflix. It will probably show 720X480 res, which is to be expected.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mmgomess:
You are right bigtalker.

My Mi Box has no one HDCP version and Netflix is not playing in 1080p.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] charlesdego:
mycanal fench app

J'ai suivi la méthode et celà fonctionne. Merci !

L'application française Molotov fonctionne (téle officielle)

Par contre, pour l'application "mycanal", elle s'installe bien, mais lors du lancement, message d'erreur

Il y a une erreur de permissions, voici le message

Cette application ne fonctionnera pas correctement sauf si vous aceptez la demande d'accès des services google play à ce qui quit

- téléphone

Pour continuer, sélectionnez paramètres>autorisations, puis autorisez tous les éléments répertoriés

CANCEL OUVRIR PARAMETRES

Mais là impossible de changer ses paramètres.

Avez vous une solution ?

In english, google translate

I followed the method and it works. Thank you !

The French application Molotov works (official téle)

By cons, for the application "mycanal", it installs well, but at launch, error message

There is a permissions error, here the error message

This app will not work properly unless you accept the google play service access request to this exit

- phone

To continue, select Settings> Permissions and allow all listed items

CANCEL OPEN PARAMETERS

But there impossible to change its parameters.

Do you have a solution ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
No surprises on that issue. Generic tv boxes are not permitted by Netflix to stream higher than 480 resolution.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Dr4In:
Why guys dont make a video or all the steps here in english?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hkgbenlo:
Hi just like to ask if I'm able to keep the tv manager to use with Halauncher? Thank you very much it works for me.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] tarfan1364milad:
Cast

Hi everyone

i solved casting error mobile phone on mibox

step1 : install localcast.apk on your phone(sender)

step2: install seagate cast of playstore on mibox(reciver)

(just install seagate cast. another casting apps not work)

step3: open segate on mi box and wait 1 minute..then open localcast on phone and click on casting icon(yellow) and choose seagatecast of list..start casting first by music for configuring seagate app ??? ..

(important part)

after it you can see segate menu (photo music videos settings )

congratulation ?

now you can browse your videos (every things)..

note: in a few cases after casting videos no action by mibox..you must push play button in seagate media player on mibox(go videos section and stream videos)

i hope my post be usefull ..

Regards
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] IVREO:
Excellent work. Many thanks.

I have followed the procedure and everything is correct.

Excellent work.

Many thanks.

When I received the device and saw that it was the Chinese version I was going to throw it away. I saw this procedure and decided to follow it. Result device with English version and working perfectly.

I thought that this work has to be paid for. Where can I donate?

Regards,

J.A.Ballarin
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hkgbenlo:
Hi just wonder if I can update the system then follow your guide?:D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] alexcraciun:
I did all the steps in Part 1. When I try to do Part 2, it doesn't show the MiBox under ADB devices.

For the MiBox, how should it be when I connect the USB cable to the PC? Connected to the power source? Started? Closed from the remote?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ByronFer:
Hi everyone, I just bought this exact model on ebay (factory sealed), but surprisingly mine came with english interface and not a single piece of chinese in it, except for the box.. But Im having an error code when I want to use Netflix, also.. How does voice search work? I cant find the way... Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
Please supply the exact model number from bottom label of device. Format is MDZ-XX-ZZ
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ByronFer:
Sure.. Exact model is MDZ-19-AA
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] iaio72:
just a question?

why after downgrade to fw 145 the language are always chinese?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] GoOnKeeper:
Hello. New to the XDA forums...

Managed to get leanllauncher version but can't finish part 5 (change location) because I can't push back build.prop.

I get "read-only-error" when in normal mode / bootloader mode. And if I try to boot in to recovery mode, adb can't find my device.

Help would be appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] keriam:
Hi everyone needs some help for my special case : i would like to install the play store but i want to keep the Chinese apps & default launcher (my wife is using this part for dramas) , what i have to do in the part 3 of the tutorial for that ?

Thanks

Regards
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Farsca:
After months without using the "Xiaomi mi box MDZ-19-AA" Updated the system following this tutorial.. At this time it does not turn on and the black screen with the Xiaomi logo appears. I press the Home + menu button and the recovery screen appears (As it appears in the help), but the remote control does not work and it does not let me select any option. Did anyone have this problem?

I need help, im can not use the "Xiaomi my Box"

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] frozenfry:
Connect a USB keyboard. Use arrow keys and enter.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Farsca:
Thank you very much.

With the USB keyboard I could press "Restore" and my "Mi Box 3S (MDZ-19-AA)" returned to version 147. The problem is that I can not downgrade to 145, when I restart the screen stays black, with the "Xiaomi" logo . I've tried with different firmwares found on the internet, but none of them work and the same thing happens.

Do you know what can happen?

Thanks!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] frozenfry:
I had the same problem with one of my boxes, I did not find a solution for the downgrade problem. I ended up enabling debugging mode, then using "Debloater" software to disable all Chinese apps, then installed launcher, kodi, aptoide...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Farsca:
That's very bad news. :crying:

I do not understand how many people worked this tutorial and we do not. Do we have another internal version? I hope someone gives us some additional information.

At the moment I'm going to do the same thing you did. What launcher, gapps did you install?

Thanks!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Farsca:
I found new information from another method. Did you ever use it?

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=785507&st=2460#entry67694881

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=785507&st=2440#entry67635407

:confused:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] popison:
root

In the second part , for rooting you can use kingo root.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Farsca:
I'm sorry, I do not understand. What part do we talk about?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] popison:
Hello, i'm following this thread for my mi box.

Step 1 ok

Step 2 block: with the message "adb cannot run as root in production builds " when i type adb root.

I try kingoroot but not work also.

Any solution ?

Thx
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] frozenfry:
Did you successfully downgrade?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Iam Nague:
I ran steps 1 to 3 successfully on my MDZ-19-AA.

Regarding “Settings”, I have the “phone” style app (where I can’t change HDMI settings), and the original one (long press on Menu button in LeanBack Home).

Is there a way to have the original Android TV Settings App ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] popison:
Ok i did it again and manage to get to step 5.

I'm block to edit build.prop with build.prop editor.

Any Idea?

Thx
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kalosh:
Hey.

Previously (in stock rom) I was using wireless (not bluetooth) Logitech Mk235 and mouse. Now it doesn't work. In the keyboards I can't see "external usb keyboard" as perviously, just leanback and generic virtual keyboards. Is anyone experiencing similar problems?

Regards, Dawid.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] frozenfry:
Edit build.prop on PC, then push it via ADB.

---------- Post added at 01:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:34 PM ----------

Make sure usb debugging is disabled, happened to me once where it refused to recognize usb drive, restored to stock and it was working again.

---------- Post added at 01:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:38 PM ----------

Also, this guide is great, just use google translate. Gapps, Android TV settings, english rom...

http://miui.vn/forum/threads/tat-ta...apps-android-tv-tool-tu-dong-tu-a-z-v3.36880/
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kalosh:
Yes, it was good guess.

Are you able to use voice by clicking the microphone on the main screen? I have camera attached, Skype sees the microphone and the camera but android (Google launcher) says "can't reach Google". Do you have the same experience?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luisfebar:
netflix :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] QSilveRevo:
Hi just checking if anyone has any success rooting the MDZ-19-AA running on MIUI TV Version: 1.5.63 (stable), Android: 6.0.1?

I tried practically KingRoot, SuperSu and KingoRoot - all are unable to root it.

Need the experts from this community to advise where did I do wrong?

Thanks in advance

NB: I saw some links that had success with the MIUI TV Version 1.5.33 (stable), Andriod: 5.1. My challenge is I do not know how to downgrade mine unit. Any kind advise on this is also appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] GameEs:
I thought that the remote controller itself has bult-in microphone, but voice control doesn't recognize anything. Do I have to plug in external microphone?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kalosh:
Yes. I have microphone built in the camera.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] grandixximo:
I've tried some USB ethernet adaptors but the ethernet option in the settings never shows up, anyone else have this problem?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jerryjdp:
I met the same problem as you. 1.5.4 to 1.4.5
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] grandixximo:
anyone else try the ethernet adaptors with any success?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hacker001:
my mdz-19-aa has brick it not shown everything , black screen , no signal

before that i had input this command "dd if=/sdcard/rom3s.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0"

but i push wrong .img and after reboot it stucks

by the way , when connect the box to my computer it shown worldcup driver in device manager

what should i do?

please help

thanks you
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nanerasingh:
how to get root on this mibox 3s, not adb root
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mahszilver:
How to relock bootloader?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] CyprienDlp:
Freeze

Hi, I tried to unlock my box but after step 3 Android TV is stuck on loading (after 1 min the 4 dots are freezing). How can I fix or put it back in chinese version ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
I think today's day my step by step is one of the best solution out there , no downgrading, no flashing,

For the ppl that have it brick just download the form and put the box on download mode,

And please stop trying to flash this boxes 9 out of 10 brick,

As for Ethernet is a big issue , I doubt that any of them would work as it should because they're not meant to do so, xiaomi decided to mess up the USB, is like when we enable adb over USB and don't see the device connected,

But for any one trying to use Ethernet , I've tried over 20 different without any luck,

Your best bet is save your money,

And upgrade your boxes / or replace them,

If you guys use my method to have it in English with working Netflix, and so on, please do not update with ota, or you'll have to do it over and over again, this is because I don't use root or flash,

Otherwise works like a charm,

I use a keyboard mouse rii 8 and Netflix and YouTube are working pretty good

As a piece of advice

There are third party apps that connects to your Netflix account and it doesn't care if your box is good by Netflix or not, the app itself validate the account

I personally like playon is free and you can link lots of different streaming service to it Amazon video etc

Worth to check
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] maxisgsm:
Hello bro...

thank for translate and the step. now i success flash my MDZ-19-AA to AndroidTV 6.0.

now need to do this step.

how to edit this build.prop from PC??

when i connect to pc, i only can see standard file like mobile phone.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ViTALiTY00:
Amazing work, thank you very much. Everything working great.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] carlmosin:
I got stuck on boot screen after downgrade...and cant upgrade to newest version also. I tried to skip downgrade to directly use adb boot, error read "adbd cannot run as root in production builds". Other guidance dont work either.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] psyapahy:
Hello!

I have MDX-19-AA with firmware from MDZ-16-AA and Google Cast from Youtube and more not working(

How can fix this?

This is possible?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] TECH_NOIR:
Hello!

I have MDX-19-AA with firmware from MDZ-16-AA and Google Cast from Youtube and more not working(

How can fix this?

This is possible?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ahmedemad:
Hi there, is it still possible to get help with this mode?

I tried the first 2 steps, downgraded to queenchristina, then used the xiaomi software to install usb driver. Then the 3rd step where I need to do the adb via cmd order, that’s where I got stuck and it froze, tried to restart then it got stuck at xiaomi screen where there’s some other logos under like Dolby etc.

I tried to flash again but now the logo of the android and bunny has Vietnamese text which I guess it means failed (lôi) , and if I try to use super user recover mode I get a message saying that “this package is for queenchristina devices; this is a once device” and that’s where I’m stuck now.

Anybody knows a way to fix this?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
I tried but it won't boot after install, just black screen. Try again tomorrow, no time today.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
I must be stupid, can't get it to work.

I went to recovery, wiped all, put the usb stick, pulled plug, put plug back in with holding 2 buttons on the remote.

It completes the installation, but after it won't boot.

Tried different USB stick 10 times, downloaded zip from different sources, it won't boot....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] slayer03:
Hi!

I haven't the Mi Box 3S for now, so I didn't try, but according to this thread http://en.miui.com/thread-391907-1-1.html it's possible to install English very easily. So may be it doesn't need to downgrade the rom.

Can't wait to see if it will be possible to install the international rom on the 3S.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
Yes, if only english do follow with above link but if you want to do like this

you must be downgrade to firmware 145 as #1
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nonblizz:
any updates about rooting? Wanna install clear Android TV as on international version of this box. Did Read vietnam forums, cant understand anything:(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
I gave up. Got rma from dealextreme, they gonna send me a us version
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
Do with this topic.

http://miui.vn/forum/threads/tất-tầ...-tool-tự-động-từ-a-z.36880/page-8#post-473324

It use Automatic tool and I will translate to English soon
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arash220:
I did get it from dealextreme as well, did they acecpt the RMA?

Based on the fact that this is not so easy to fix, i think we have to send it back but i'm not sure if it worth it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
Yes I did, send it to Germany yesterday. They gonna give a solution when it's back. I asked for a us version.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arash220:
Looks like there is a complete guide for this model ( MDZ-19-AA ) in a Vietnamese language forum, i tried to translate it with google translate but it is not that clear! can someone try the stuff explained here?

Original Link:

miui.vn/forum/threads/t%E1%BA%A5t-t%E1%BA%A7n-t%E1%BA%ADt-v%E1%BB%81-mibox-3s-mdz-19-aa-giao-di%E1%BB%87n-android-tv-tool-t%E1%BB%B1-%C4%91%E1%BB%99ng-t%E1%BB%AB-a-z.36880/#post-470376
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Lits33:
problems to save shell su

Sorry about mi ignorance but i can't find how it save the file when i'm on "adb shell su" and i put all the commands on it, how can i save ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
1. PART 1 : DOWNGRADE MIBOX 3S INTO ORIGINAL FIRMWARE 145 AND UPDATE TO THE NEWEST FIRMWARE (NEEDED)​

Step 1 : Format data and restore system :

a. Process 1 : Go to Setting >About > Factory data reset > Keep installed apps chose Delete > Reset > Reset and waiting Mibox 3S restart

b. Process 2 : Go to recovery, chose Wipe All. After that restart Mibox

Step 2 : Downgrade Mibox into MiBOX3S_queenchristina_r145 firmware

441.51 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz

1. Unrar, copy 2 file update-queenchristina.zip and xiaomi_update into USB flash disk (FAT32 and < 32G)

2. Plug USB into MIBOX3S, unplug power supply and go to recovery. Mibox will automatic install the firmware.

a. With IR remote : Press and hold both "Home" + "Menu" then plug the power supply. Mibox will automatic install the firmware

b. With Bluetooth remote : Press and hold both "OK" + "Back" then plug the power supply. Mibox will automatic install the firmware

Waiting Mibox restart and go to the next step

Step 3 : Update firmware to the newest firmware

1. There are two ways update :

a. Process 1 (Online) : Go to Setting > System_update > MIUI TV version > Check for update > Update . Mibox will download the newest firmware automatically and update

b. Process 2 : Download newest firmware from following link :

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862691928

Unrar and copy to USB. Do the same with MiBOX3S_queenchristina_r145 .

After MIBOX restart finish. Go to the PART 2

.................still edit...............................
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
2.PART 2 : UNLOCK BOOTLOADER (NEEDED)​

Step 1 : Turn on ADB Debugging

a. Go to Setting> Account & Security > ADB Debugging > Turn ON

b. If ADB Debugging do not display in Account & Security, go to Setting > About>Model>Push OK 7 times. After that do follow (a)

Step 2 : Unlock Bootloader

1. Connect between MIBOX and PC with USB cable (Two male terminal)

2. On the PC, go to ADB folder "Shift"+"right mouse" and "Open command windows here"

3. On CMD windows type :

adb root
adb disable-verity
adb reboot

Step 3: After restart, go to PART 3 OR PART 4 (Chose PART 3 or PART 4 only)

.................still edit...............................
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
3. PART 3 : INSTALL ANDROID TV LAUNCHER (LEANBACK), GAPPS AND REMOVE CHINESE APPS (INTERNATIONAL MIBOX 3S FULL )​

Requirement :

- Connect between MIBOX and PC with USB cable (Two male terminal)

- Install full driver ADB and Turn ON ADB Debugging

Feature : Install GAPPS, Android TV Launcher, remove Chinese Apps automatically.

Automatic Tools :

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862692322

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862695822 (update 16/1/2017)

Guide :

1. Unrar (Do not unrar to the folder with the special symbol name like "C:\3$\Mibox or C:\Mi & Box"... )

2. Connect between MIBOX and PC with USB cable then run Install.GApps.cmd. Drinking beer to waiting for finish :D

After finish, you have to do Factory reset (wipe data) for stable.

NOTE :

1. These GAPPS is ported from MIBOX MDZ-16-AB (Android TV)

2. Sometime you had error because PrebuiltGmsCorePano.apk not comfortable with MIBOX 3S.

3. If you want to remove Google Play, run Remove.PlayStore.GMS.cmd

4. If you want to re-install Google Play, run Re-Install.PlayStore.GMS.cmd​

HOPE SOME ONE CAN PORT GAPPS FOR MIBOX 3S MDZ-19-AA

.................still edit...............................