yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
Here is the guide from 4pda for firmware downgrade :

1. Download the necessary firmware (appropriate version, full or incremental) below the link;

Download:

Yandex MiBOX3S_queenchristina_r198.zip

https://yadi.sk/d/aETJG42mvky3Y

the md5: 3c2da1f127fbbfe7fb81eb77338d7423

Yandex MiBOX3S_queenchristina_r145.zip

https://yadi.sk/d/UVgpzJgjvhCpy

the md5: 1c179a334046d1723bf86557d8ef96ae

2. Unrar any downloaded file archive;

3. Copy files update.zip and xiaomi_update on the USB-stick not more than 32Gb and formatted in FAT32 format

4. Connect a USB flash drive into the USB-port of consoles:

➾ for Mi Box 3/3 for USA / 3S using a standard USB port;

5. Go to recovery:

➾ Unplug power of the Mibox when it still operate

➾ For Mi Box 3S (remote IR) press and hold the " Home " + " Menu " button on the remote, and supplies power to the Mibox. The process of "firmware" will start automatically (the Chinese hare screen will repair androjda), after finish the Mibox will restart automatically;

Original post :

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=399304&st=1080

I have downgrade to version 1.4.5. It has ADB but USB port can not use when ADB enable. May be some one can find the way to root it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sohlican:
What's next when it's downgraded to 1.4.5?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Vanq69er:
Downgraded to 1.4.5 however, the USB port stops working. Anyone had any luck?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] miguelespino3:
Can you connect to PC using video App?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Vanq69er:
Hey mate, wouldn't know how to, not familiar with the UI and cant read Chinese :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
USB port stop working because ADB on. You can connect Mibox and PC to run adb command.

When ADB off, USB can re-use
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] b00weck:
Any update on rooting this MDZ-19-AA piece of c*ap and/or loading customer firmware before I return it to gearbest ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] devilsking:
It's rooted now but havent written in guide yet. I will write one after I get my usb cable :D

If you want to try, follow the topic in Vietnamese MIUI forum here (It's in Vietnamese but you can use google translate to read): http://miui.vn/forum/threads/mibox3s-2016-mdz-19-aa.34926/page-8
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
I have installed leanback launcher and leankey keyboard as default launcher, english language also. I will write guide after i come back home today. Im Vietnamese also :). I do as miui.vn topic and still not root
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
I've installed leanback launcher 1.1.7 on my Mi box 1.5.4, but i can't launch it. It doesn't appear in the apps.

Will it start after i preform the adb commands ? Or wich version of the launcher do it need ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
Yes, after adb command, it can launch as default
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
Can you tell me what i'm doing wrong ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
Maybe Adb still OFF or your Mibox do not connect to your Pc. Do you use usb cable or adb wifi ?. Which is version of your firmware ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wout2426:
ADB debugging is on. When i enable it in android settings, its enabled under settings, security in the mi box settings.

I use a cable. When i type adb devices its shows the serialnumber, and i can get into the internal memory, so it's connected.

Software version is 1.5.4. stable

With the adb commands i get:

C:\Android\tools>adb devices

List of devices attached

13673580053963 device

C:\Android\tools>adb root

C:\Android\tools>adb disable-verity

disable-verity only works for userdebug builds

C:\Android\tools>
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] arclove:
Did you downgrade to firmware 145 ? if no, downgrade to 145 fisrt then update to 154
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bzz11g:
Hi guys! if your tvbox have software from Xiaomi, you can try unlock your bootloader http://en.miui.com/unlock/

Mibox 3 USA don't have any apps from MIUI so we can't do this :(

and you can install SuperSu by using this script, but you must make ADB debugging always on, or you can take bootlooped device.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Long Çhïvaš:
The firmware version you are using is "user build" not "userdebug build".

Please install MiBOX3S_queenchristina_r145 filmware in # 1 and try again!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] slipman:
Netflix problem

Hello,

First, thanks for the help ! I received, like so many, a chinese version of the Mi box 3 S :s

Like I read, I had the same problem than others to use netflix. For me it was an error message telling that there is a problem with my internet connection.

By searching on internet i find a website (phonandroid a frenchsite) explaining that netflix blocked his application for rooted android smartphone. You can Google it : "netflix bloque appli smartphone"

So, like they suggest i d/l the APK of netflix on apkmirror.com and now Netflix works :)

Hope it can help someone

Slipman
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LexSeifer:
Anyone now if there's a way to grant google play services all the permissions trough adb? Since when we click on it on settings>apps>google play services>permissions it does not open the list to check them.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fieznur:
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Can we use adb wifi?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] enzobonfante:
Brazilian Portuguese

Hello, with this tutorial do you have how my Mi Box stays in Portuguese?

Sorry for my bad English!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ken2006i:
Yes
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ken2006i:
:good: Google cast working on MDZ-19-AA

flash the global firmware

go Google play

close autoupdate

now you can Google cast by your mobile phone even update your system to MOB31s 1007:fingers-crossed:

update....it just work a few hours.but it do not work now and i dun know why.:crying:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] enzobonfante:
Google Cast

Does it work with all apps?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] enzobonfante:
It did not work here
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nubladoensolarado:
Has anyone installed the international version and can write a short manual. Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fabiolin92:
error unknown host service

I tryed to install the gapps.cmd but it doesn't work , the cmd give error unknown host service, someone can help me?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leafar2:
HELP ME PLEASE!

adb root - work ok

adb disable-verity dont work

adb reboot work ok?

:'(

Thanks in advance.

Enviado desde mi iPad utilizando Tapatalk
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] leafar2:
I respond to myself. I think my adb version is below the requirements.

Enviado desde mi iPad utilizando Tapatalk
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] raulillo88:
I'm having same problem that some users. I don't get working adb and is already software enabled. I get this error when I try adb root: "adb unable to connect for root no devices/emulators found". Anyone knows which is the problem?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Guipsfr:
Hello,

Where to find a working settings.apk for the mi box ? Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
here just remove the 2.. on both spots download and extract it sorry i'm new here and i cannot post links yet

htt..ps:/../drive.google.com/open?id=0Bxvp4ZX08b-6TjRyLUpWMzdWV2c
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Guipsfr:
Perfect Thank you. I will try it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luisfebar:
Y podrias traducir tu guia al español :fingers-crossed:

PD: Seguí todos los pasos, instale el apk y lo demás, pero no logro que inicie con el launcher.

I follow all the step, installed the apk but wont start with the launcher
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hacker001:
[MENTION=8401905]espetero2016[/MENTION]

i follow this instruction this 's amazing thanks you for that

but i have some problem

i installed youtube via aptoide tv but i can't open YT app because doesn't have google play services

i download google play services from aptoide tv it's doesn't work

please advice me to fix this problem thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
youtube.

uninstall that version of youtube go back to aptoide tv and download another one.. there is like 3 versions same as netflix.

if one doesn't work download another

pay attention on aptoide tv you'll see that on the right sometimes say that you need google to use and others not.

get the one that doesnt say google services needed...

and make sure that your time zone and so on are right (very important for netflix amazon video, youtube and so on)

I'm glad it worked for you.

sorry for my messed up guide but is my first post ever. and i cannot add external links.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] amanjeetarora:
Convert Mi Box 3s from Chinese to English

I have Mi Box 3S that is on 1.5.4 Stable version but in Chinese, I am looking forward to get international rom on the device, what way can I do so?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
If you follow my steps you'll have a box in english and all your apps needed to work propertly.

with your version is not much that you can do besides my guide. no debloater would work properly

and is no verity to disable ..

so follow my guide and you'll be set to go with a box in full english and without all the bloatware
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gustkitty:
Netflix ninja and USB mouse

Any solution to run and work Netflix ninja version (Android TV Netflix)? I Try install for play store after flash New rom and only error u-803 on Netflix. (Mobile version apk is horrible to run with the Remote IR Control and USB mouse does not work, any solution to this too?) . Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
play store? do you have the MDZ-16AB ? or you had the first MDZ-19AA?

netflix ninja? do you mean com.netflix.ninja? that is the package name.

this doesn't matter..

I don't know what version do you have or how do you have playstore.. so..

following my guide you have netflix fully working (netflix tv version)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gustkitty:
My version is MDZ-19 AA, I changed the rom and installed the international version. Exactly the Netflix Ninja is the apk package name (com.netflix.ninja). But netflix that I need does not work. Netflix android tv version does not work in any way on my MDZ-19AA. Thanks for the answer
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
try this

download aptoide tv.

install it

search netflix ,, they have 2 or 3 versions for my the one that works is the one that have the black background with the red N

the one with white background does not work for me.. with an international rom installed. but with my guide works amazing.

no error on netflix

i guess could be due to changing tables and version.. i'm not so sure. about why doesn't work

the only i can say is netflix works as expected without changing rom
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dcduartee:
That netflix version is the mobile one. Its not very easy to navigate with the remote
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
mobile version? i have the tv version .. no issue navigating..

maybe because your rom and tables.. i don't know..

for me works same way as my vizio smart tv.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gustkitty:
What version of the standard rom is needed to run your guide? Mibox into MiBOX3S_queenchristina_r145 or MiBOX3S_queenchristina_u338_from145.rar

From which of these can I follow your guide?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
it doesn't matter what version.. the version only matters if you want to root and disable verity.

in your case if you do that you void your warranty..

follow my guide from start to end. you don't do anything like that and your box will be full English

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to everyone that is sending me pm

please follow the guide from step 1 to the last.

asking me on a pm what to do first.. is not right. you have every step. start watch the pictures and follow it!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] amikambs:
where can i download this adb file that u r talking about?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nibelhalm:
adb is not a file you need to download. ADB is a toolset required to debug any android device from a pc. It is not specific to the mibox, just download it anywhere from the web.

Also as an advice, read the entire thread, its just 20 pages and your question has already been answered multiple times
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] brunocadarn:
Sorry for the dumb question, but also have no idea how to run this on a mac. Tried giving chmod 755 powers to all the 3 cmd files. Still Terminal will not stop at line 4...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] brunocadarn:
Hey buddy, how did you manage to hide the messages? I'd be totally ok doing just that... Can you provide a quick guide?

Also I noticed streaming using the Apple TV has some lag. Any solutions to that?

There's a lot of other minor issues (navigation with the xiaomi control, netflix doesn't work unless using the mobile version from aptoide which is real hard to navigate, TED TV doesn't work, voice recognition doesn't work, etc...), but I think those I can live with... Any enlightening?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] espetero2016:
hope it helped everyone my guide. when i can post links i will make it better
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luisfebar:
Or you can make a video tutorial in youtube?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xmtbx:
You can download ADB from this below link:

adbdriver .com

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I exactly followed this guide, by processing of "firmware" , everything went fine, untill finish the Mibox reboot automatically, It's stuck at the black screen with the faint mi logo.

I tried to reboot into recovery by unplugging the power, holding home and menu button on my remote, and plugging the power back in but still getting the same black screen.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Chock96:
Hi, I can't enter in recovery mode to downgrade the software, I tried both the combination of "home" + "menu" buttons and "ok" + "back" buttons. I'm on the latest 1.5.4
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xmtbx:
I have tried to press "Home" and "menu" or "OK" and "Back" since yesterday, it's nothing except Mi Logo. My Mibox is spoilt. :(:(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Guipsfr:
Did you unplug the power cable of the mi box then press "Home + Menu" in front of the iIR dectector (where the white light is) keep pressing and then replug power ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xmtbx:
Yes, I did exactly same as your instruction, but the screen is frozen on Mi logo. I give up already.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gustkitty:
Its method is good, but it just translates the language. Netflix still does not work. And no, the application installed by APTOIDE is not the tv version (.ninja) is the mobile version. This version is simply awful and unfeasible to use with infrared control. No version of netlfix in APTOIDE works on any xiomi 3s
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dcduartee:
Exactly what I said before but he keeps insisting that it is the TV version. IMO I would rather do the method from the op to install Google play and everything and just use kodi
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gustkitty:
Worse I bought exactly for the use of netflix and simply does not work the ideal version. The friend's intention was very good, but this mobile version sucks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Guipsfr:
I just added french language to framwork-res.apk. .
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] luisfebar:
Any one can make work netflix android tv app not movil app?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pedroavelar.rp:
Hi, thanks you for sharing this solution.

I follow it step-by-step, and everything i tested, works perfectly ( kodi, youtube, spotify, some remote control games )

The only "problem" was trying to use the netflix for android tv (white background icon).

So i get the support from netflix and make a thousand of tests, this apk has a serious problem.

It don´t try to connect to netflix servers and print the error that your device don´t have a connection to the internet.

At this point i was really happy because i could prove to them that it has a problem, and i was wondering they could fix it...

But they explain to me that "netflix" is not responsible for the apps, the "app store owner" does. So if you have a smartv from samsung, the samsung is the app store owner.. and at our case the store owner is the Google.

So i try to reach some kind of support for AndroidTV but i can´t find it yet. The link i find, ask me if i´m using pixel c or chromebook before they start the support.

Anyone here could share a support email for Google AndroidTV? I can handle the tests they need. :fingers-crossed:

I have tested the following versions:

Netflix (Android TV) 4.1.0 build 1765

Netflix (Android TV) 4.0.4 build 1716

Netflix (Android TV) 4.0.2 build 1710

Netflix (Android TV) 4.0.0 build 1706

Netflix (Android TV) 3.3.2 build 1530

Netflix (Android TV) 3.0.2 build 1279

Netflix (Android TV) 2.5.0 build 1070

So for now i´m using the netflix for tablet/celphone (black background icon) version and using a bluetooth mouse for the navigation.

When i install, i put my credentials and it still "sign in" forever , so i hold the menu button, go to display, reduce the resolution for 720p, confirm it, and log in.. so i do it all back, and return to the highest resolution my tv support ( 1080p) and it still works.

At this case i use the last version available:

Netflix 5.3.0 build 19261

This was my experience, how was yours ?

Thanks :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Guipsfr:
Maybe a dumb question,

We have the update files of the MDZ19AA and the MDZ16AB, could it be possible to replace the system.new.dat and system.transfer.list from the update.zip of 16AB and put it into the update.zip of 19AA?

Is there a checksum verification or something else ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] more2711:
usb doesnt work?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] buthbh:
Someone knows how he got this firmware, the video is youtube with the name Mibox 3s 2017 INTERNATIONAL Version
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Filho50:
ADB folder does not appear.

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

When I insert the two-male USB cable, the ADB folder does not appear, only MIBOX MEDIA PLAYER. What to do in this case?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bunsoft:
Hi Everybody.

I made the firmware change and the installation of the GAppsTV-MiBox3S-MDZ19AA-Jan16.rar file. Until i installed Gapps my wifi was working fine. Now it keeps disconnecting frequently. Does anybody have the same issue? Is there a fix to stabilize the wifi connection?

My box is MDZ-19-AA

Thank you.

B.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] fmelle:
hello, does anyone succeeded in retreiving the stock firmware ? It seems to be r198 queenchristina. Yandex link I found isn't working.

I have followed the guide but I wish to try to go back to stock firmware to check if casting works with it.

Thank-you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] :
Has anyone tried this daivietpda.com/2017/05/huong-dan-flash-global-rom-cho-mibox-3s-mdz-19-aa/?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dcduartee:
It's what I use. Works great except for netflix TV
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Contruk27:
What are the benefits over the method described here?

I'm thinking about giving it a try, but I don't know if it's worth the risk...

Is it possible to go back to the original stock ROM afterwards?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ioinky:
Hi everyone, I'm having a problem. I flashed the first r145 rar and it completed, but after the reboot I'm stuck at the MI logo and it won't load otherwise. I've tried several times and the only solution for me is to boot into recovery and do a factory reset. It just goes back to the original non-downgraded version tho.

Does anyone have a solution to the MI logo screen problem?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kaya_973:
Hello

Whatever we Do we can NOT detect via USB the MiboX. We tried several Android USB driver . It is always the same. Unknown devie.

USB male Male : Is it a particular cable (Like for RJ45 crossed cable ?)

ANy idea ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xmtbx:
I have the same situation like you, guess the new box already has the prohibition for restriction of downgrading.

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Enable USB debugging in setting.

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Guess you need a USB-to-RJ45 adapter for LAN; How many space you left after installation? less than 3G from 8G?

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press "Home" and "Menu" button, then plug power supply; you can retrieve the stock firmware in recovery mode
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kaya_973:
Hi

For my USB issue ; Of couerse I playse with USB Debugging ON/OFF ; and allow unknonwn sources. No positive effect.

My version shwon in About section is : 2.4.2 (147)

Is it the proper version allowing ADB connection ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kaya_973:
So finally my issue was about the cable itself...

Initially I took a cable found like this 3 meter lenght ...etc... ==> It gaves me unknown devices on few computers. Not possible to detect mibox..

So i decided to kill 2 cables to joined them ! Then it has started to work fine....

Damned Cable...

C U
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bunsoft:
Hi everybody.

I thought i share with all how i solved my network issue.

I made 3 times reflashing procedure.

After 1st reflash i had issue with wifi stability, after 2nd reflash network was ok but something was wrong with video codecs/drivers. Playback with youtube app and Kodi was with studdering, playback tested from network or USB pen drive or USB SSD hard drive.

After 3rd reflash everything works well (in my case Youtube playback, Kodi and sometimes Google Chrome)

Wishing everybody a great day.

With regards,

B.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] droidDHD:
Is someone getting netflix android tv version getting to work?

Hi ,

I have ui-800-3 error for Android TV version of Netflix app.

I use netflix mobile , as I have wireless keyboard it is not so bad, but somehow , still feels like pain in ass if compared with using Youtube or VLC.

And when I will upgrade to decent TV 720p will be looking not so nice.

have someone figured out

a) how to get working netflix android tv app

b) enable navigate with mi remote smoothly on netflix mobile app

thanks