yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] CConn882:
I would assume you could disable it by denying it privacy privileges. It'd be really weird if Samsung essentially tells its customers' that their data is being monitored by Samsung whether they like or not...
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] peachpuff:
Google assistant can be disabled by not signing in and using it. What makes you think bixby is reading/thinking/suggesting the second you start the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] jackdforme:
Just use package disabler.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Skander1998:
As with all apps like this, you need to setup Bixby and accept the privacy notices / TOS before it collects any data (or even does anything).

Don't do that and it just does nothing, practically disabled.
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Ryland Johnson:
I would think that to be the case also. :highfive:

Ryland
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] Fuyuanhuihaoxiao:
When we can root it . And load some version with google assist , this S+ will be the best ever!
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] BleedCrimson:
How to Remap the Bixby Button!

The Bixby Button on the side of the phone can be remapped using the free "All In One Gestures App" on google play store. The Youtube Video:

youtube.com/watch?v=YTlw4_6yXmQ
[Samsung Galaxy S8+ Questions & Answers] The Phone Company:
Well well well, we meet again. On the other side… Howdy pardner :D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MyM8SFinallyWorks:
Congrats!

Just a clarification, which ROM are you using as "skeleton", and what ROM did you take the /system partition from? :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
i used a m8s+ rom and the 5.1.1 rom from acemax the only problem is with the m8s+ rom is ethernet dont work so by doing this i got ethernet to work.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] lutty321:
Thanks for this link

Hello, I just want to ask how do you know if your box is the "ap3660" box and how can you find out?

my box is the m8s amlogic s812

thanks.:)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zickler_malta:
you have to open it and look inside :D
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Tazosman:
Hi. I cannot get my box to the boot menu with the toothpick reset?!? It just loops into rebooting and goes back to original setup. I have disabled the restore from backup too but still? Pls help!!!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zickler_malta:
if you have the recovery.img file on the root of the sd card, toothpick method should take you to TWRP where you can then flash the zip. did you give it some time (with the reset button pressed in)? it can take approx 10 seconds sometimes.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Devmau53:
Failed signiture

Hi guys i have tried to flash my box with the firmware that was posted here by daniel and i am getting the problem of it saying....

"E: failed to verify whole-file signiture

E: signiture verification failed

Installation aborted "

Ive tried it a few times and still no luck.

Could anyone point me in the right direction of a successful flash please?

Thanks in advance
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kavosh_1:
Hi

i just tryed this metod but my M8S does not respound anymore(no on light) it seems dat it is deed???Has any body iedea what can i do now?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] wolfpack64:
Hey is there any way to fix the remote volume problem? I restored my remote config from 4.4 but everything worked except the volume button. BTW I have the remote with the red, green, yellow and blue buttons at the volume control.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MyM8SFinallyWorks:
Either your download is corrupt, or you are not using TWRP to perform the update.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] wolfpack64:
Has anyone been having random freezing and reboots?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zickler_malta:
I also had that problem even though I flashed the square remote zip after the lollipop update. I might have flashed the M8N remote though to be honest and I don't have the box anymore to test more remote patches.

You can try the M8S remote zip from the link below and report back if it worked for you.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s802/eny-acemax-ott/firmware-roms-tools-af/18312-s802-multi-remote-patcher-zips
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] highpoiss:
Hi,

Did install this rom provided by d4nielr on my device M8S CS 812M8 V1.3 20150921

Install was perfect boot once and there was a working 5.1 rom with ethernet

Only if i reboot my device its bricked. red licht only recover whith USB burning tool

This is the 5.1 firmware that reboot correctly but ethernet is not working (M8S(n200c)_to_M8S+ 5.1 20151022-aml_upgrade_package) here https://mega.nz/#!ZUxQSJQK!nt8g1nGV6...aLQuUIGK-c-jbg

Can someone help me with this
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MyM8SFinallyWorks:
I had the exact same problem when trying to upgrade to something M8S+ based. Worked perfectly the first time, but I could not start it up after a cold boot. Have you tried my original approach instead using the Team DevDigitel ROM?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] highpoiss:
Yes did try your approach only the acemax 5.1 firmware wil instal but i have a direct brick at first boot red licht only recover whith USB burning tool
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MyM8SFinallyWorks:
And what happens if you first go back to your stock Kitkat 4.4 ROM (with USB burning tool), and then try with my original approach (with SD card)?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] highpoiss:
Same problem installing acemax firmware over original 4.4 rom wil brick my device brick at first boot.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] highpoiss:
Help needed M8S ap6360 v1.3 20150921

Can someone make a TRWP backup from this rom ? specially the boot file

Also want to know where to download the M8s+ rom what daniel uses in this treat

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] willybilly:
Hi d4nielr,

Wanted to thank you for the excellent work in compiling this ROM to support m8s app6330.

After trying out various ROMs and in the process bricking my device several times and un-bricking it using the burning tool, I finally came across your forum.

Thanks for the wonderful rom and the installation was a breeze and smooth sailing throughout.

Btw, for the installation I can only use the other most USB port. If I insert the sd card into the inner most usb port, it will take me to the bootloader.

So, for the TEAMWIN logo to appears, I need to put the sd card into the outer most usb port which is located at the back of my m8s unit.

cheers.......

Update.....

Unfortunately, after a cold boot, it doesn't work any longer. Back to kitkat using usb burning tool.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Nukage:
Yes I have, even when on stock now. Cannot find stable fw anymore. Perhaps its time to bin this box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mlm0r3ir4:
Link Broken

The link on the first post is broken. Could you please fix? This link should contain the firmware with ethernet working right?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ilikenwf:
Agreed.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gugaff:
dead link
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kristoppo:
I also need link from first post.

pleas reloded it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dozz12345:
m8S firmware link is gone no longer exists

To d4nielr

That link y2bbb6 file that you mentioned to flash the m8S tv box does not exist when I get to the page it says its been removed.

It says on the site , Sorry it's gone...

This file has expired and been automatically deleted.

dozz12345
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bunny.destroy:
hello. File on is link delete. Fix it plzz....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] shtewps:
It would be very much appreciated if someone could re-post the firmware here as the original link is dead. Maybe someone who has already downloaded it.

Help the rest of us.

Thank you
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dozz12345:
file doesnt exist. can you please help me?

That file https://ufile.io/2bbb6

doesn't not exist.

Can you please help me where I can get it so I can upgrade the m8s from 4.4 to 5.1?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucsl1gwn3jjogfj/AAAjqdV4j9p-2RK17MMDQ99Da/GBOX Q 2.1.1 (03-01-2016)?dl=0

you will need a sd card and a toothpick
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucsl1gwn3jjogfj/AAAjqdV4j9p-2RK17MMDQ99Da/GBOX Q 2.1.1 (03-01-2016)?dl=0

you will need a sd card and a toothpick happy flashing. ive also edited the tutorial as the old one did not work.:p
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
so we all know that android kitkat with kodi is pretty much dead in the water so i decided today to do some digging.

i found a site called chinagadgets. i found a lollipop firmware.

didnt work.

anyways

ive FINALLY cracked it turns out the matricom q boxes are the same as m8s so we now FINALLY Have a working rom with LAN for our boxes and its LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 the link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucsl1gwn3…-01-2016)?dl=0
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
so we all know that android kitkat with kodi is pretty much dead in the water so i decided today to do some digging.

i found a site called chinagadgets. i found a lollipop firmware.

didnt work.

bummer

anyways

ive FINALLY cracked it turns out the matricom q boxes are the same as m8s so we now FINALLY Have a working rom with LAN for our boxes and its LOLLIPOP 5.1.1 the link https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ucsl1gwn3...-01-2016)?dl=0

you will need a sd card and a toothpick

format card as fat32

put files on card

insert card into box

power on while pressing toothpick

wait for flash.

takes awhile to boot but i promise it will.

works with ap3660 wifi chip. thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kristoppo:
update LAN working :) , but after restart only red light on my M8S :(.... any sugestion
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] shtewps:
Are you able to boot into recovery still? If not you will need to do a usbburntool restore and for that you will need to find an IMG file for your specific hardware. Amlogic bootcardmaker might work too.

Hope this points you in the right direction.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ringli2k:
The download link is temporarily disabled.

Does anyone have a mirror for me?

Regards

Ringli2k
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kristoppo:
ok, USB Burning_tool Helped me, but i wonder why this system is not working properly on my m8s with ap3660.

The first installation is ok, but after the restart the device only has a red light.

The program fixes a bug with Lan. But unfortunately I do not use it very much.

I wonder if I can extract the ethernet driver from this soft

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ilikenwf:
I've been using (and building my own fork) of balbes150's Libreelec builds, over on the LE forums myself.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] aiemassfiria:
Try my restore M8S AP6330 . For others don’t know. Maybe can. Just try.

1.) http://199.175.53.21/M8S_AndroidTV5.1.1_ROM.zip – M8S Android TV MOD

2.) http://199.175.53.21/M8S_Standart5.1.1_ROM.zip – M8S 5.1.1 Standart ROM

Im re-build and re-mod from Ghostware build. Thanks to Ghostware team.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] telerian:
What is the difference between the 2 builds ?

I tried Ghostware (generic BCM and AP build) and it was unstable and reboots always after it comes out of sleep. How is this different ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] aiemassfiria:
This stable.

No.1 AndroidTV interface with Leanback Playstore

No.2 Standart interface with phone/tablet Playstore
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] telerian:
May I know which ROM is based on ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] telerian:
I tried the second build and it also reboots, just restored it on a formatted system (removed /data) and didn't install anything. I clicked on Play store (get a white screen) and it froze then rebooted. Also power off button sometimes leaves blue light on. If I use the TV remote to power off, it powers off with the TV but if I start it doesn't power on the TV (this worked with CEC on the original ROM). I can live without that option but not reboots
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] volvofixer:
do you have another link for this? that one is disabled....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] 09mysh:
I've tried both zips, first one (androidTV) didn't flash, but I was able to flash the second with some errors. It doesn't want to boot to the system. My box is also ap6330. Do any of you guys have any success with this box? I am reading Freaktab and other forums and the ott m8s seems to be very problematic device, specially if you want to flash some firmware to it. Once I started playing with it, I've lost the power led, Twrp freezes all the time, and basically the box became useless. Any suggestions?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] 09mysh:
***

I am sorry, but my conclusion is- I would not advice anyone to play with these boxes unless somebody is 150% that he knows what he's doing. "M8S" doesen't really mean anything, in China, they manufactured millions of these boxes, but there are tens of board variants, different wi-fi chips, nand/emmc chips, sometimes you can buy one advertised as s812 but it will have slightly different amlogic Cpu. They used parts they currently had. Some people are successful with flashing/ upgrading the firmwares, but there is a lot of folks that ended up with bricked devices. I've tried usb burning tool method, ota updates, boot card method, twrp zip flashing, twrp backup restore, tens of different roms, nothing worked so far. Even when firmware installation went successful (many times), nothing boots properly afterwards- maybe my nand is bricked, or something wrong with the file system. But, there is no universal way to unbrick them, at least not yet.

Edit 1. finally I got it running again and this is with the most common and recommended firmware (search cyx m8s v8 6 ap6330 8g2g kodi addons ota 150908 ) and USb burning tool.

Edit 2. It is stuck at m8s logo after first reboot. I keep reflashing the firmware but still the same. Again, make sure you really want that lollipop : )
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] SF9:
I'm currently on 4.1.1 with the same chip, using the file you provided and flashing with the SD card, I'm told after flash that it "Can't install this package over newer build" this is obviously not for 5.1.1 Lollipop. :good: :rolleyes:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dk1keith:
I know this post is kinda old but.....thank you thank you thank YOU!

Restored your TWRP backup from first link and it is working amazing on my OTT M8S S812 box.

you my friend are the MAN!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dk1keith:
I know this post is old but your backups install fine on my M8S S812 ap6330. Only issue is it only shows 1 gig of ram instead of the 2gigs that the box actually has. Would you have any idea why or how to fix.

thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dk1keith:
I know this post is quite old but would it be possible for you to make a TWRP backup of your rom and either post it or send it to me via pm. I have the M8S S812 ap6330. I restored a 5.1.1 TWRP backup provided by a user from another thread that works really well. Problem is only 1 gig of ram is recognized instead of the 2 gigs the box comes with.

thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Desi_Chora:
I tried these but WiFi and Bluetooth is not working. Any suggestions? My setup looks like this;

m8 v8_1 20150418

WIFI: ap6330 t30f8002 1534
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wong Numba:
Amlogic EZ-Box Lives!

I'm working on an "EZ-BOX" (http://ezmediaxperience.wixsite.com/ezmx/ez-box)

Amlogic S802 2g/8g, ap3660, k200, 4.4.2 Rom. Tried a couple of different Roms in the attempt

to upgrade to 5.1.1.

I flashed the Matricom S802 rom, but had alot of issues with it locking up and no wifi.

I also tried the MXIII-G 5.1.1 update (y2bbb6) that finally bricked the EZ-BOX.

It wouldn't respond to the toothpick method, and prior to that; wouldn't be recognized by

the USB_Burning_Tool software. I thought it was a total loss.

As a last resort, I tried shorting the TSOP pins 29 & 30; that I saw on 'Just-Me-Roms' video.

My eyes popped WIDE OPEN when I saw the screen show "Connect Success!" I had downloaded

a stock 4.4.2 k200 rom from 'Chinagadgetsreviews.com,' that I used to flash onto the box; which

brought it back from the dead.

Finally, I tried the first of 2 ROMS posted by 'aiemassfiria; 'The M8S_AndroidTV5.1.1_ROM.zip.'

It flashed and booted, but kept freezing and rebooting on the EZ-BOX. Also, I couldn't get

the 'Playstore' to work. So, I moved on to the second one the 'M8S_Standart5.1.1_ROM.zip.'

Which kept freezing as well, until I did a factory reset after installing it.

It works! on this S802 EZ-BOX with wifi and ethernet. I still couldn't get the PlayStore to

download apps, but I could install them via the app installer. 'Kodi' and 'Openvpn Connect' work

well and I can even SSH into the box!

It's an old box without much support as the site has no links that work anymore, but thanks

to the developers and members of this site, it's alive again!

Thanks for all of the helpful support and posts!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pinkgeek:
I updated my m8s box with 5.1 and it worked so far except I dont have a remote just a mouse and I cant get a keyboard to come up. Any suggestions??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Wong Numba:
I use a USB keyboard with mouse and don't usually use the remote that came with the box, other than to turn it off. But sometimes that doesn't work because of the different Roms loaded other than the stock ones. If I can get features like audio through the mini stereo jack to work, I'm happy. I pull the power cord to turn it off, or have it plugged into a power strip. My suggestion would be to just pick up one of the backlit keyboards with mouse. They're cheap enough and better than using the 'on screen' letters to type.

As for my M8S running LibreELEC.... I just noticed the mini stereo jack insn't working, so I'll have to find a different Rom for that one. Here I thought it was all set.... oh well, back to flashing....

Have fun!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
have updted the tutorial thankyou
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gorus1:
Quote:

Originally Posted by aiemassfiria

Try my restore M8S AP6330 . For others don’t know. Maybe can. Just try.

1.) http://199.175.53.21/M8S_AndroidTV5.1.1_ROM.zip – M8S Android TV MOD

2.) http://199.175.53.21/M8S_Standart5.1.1_ROM.zip – M8S 5.1.1 Standart ROM

Im re-build and re-mod from Ghostware build. Thanks to Ghostware team

Hi,

i need this ROM, but .IMG version for USB Burning Tool Method, becouse my slot SD card is broken.

Can You Help Me?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dk1keith:
Thanks much for this. Interesting though the TWRP backup restores fine on my OTT M8S S812, but will only boot past the Ghostware logo where it just sits. However on my MXiii S802 which is basically the same as the S812 it restores and boots fine.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
Weird did you try the both firmwares? If one doesn’t work try the one below the one below worked better for me hope that helps :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] dk1keith:
d4nielr, thanks for the reply. I only tried the TWRP backup. I'll try the one below and post back if it worked or not.

thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
I hope it works :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Hihello123:
Ok so I got a OTT M8S (Not plus) s812 box, stock ROM was KitKat. Was using a libreelec install but unfortunately for me libre worked but it was juddering and this box wasn't very well supported. I was like flip it. One last chance for this box or its off to the recycling scrap heap. And omg your ROM has breathed new life into this box it installed and works a charm. Spmc is they way to go with "sync Playback to display" turned on for u Kodi lovers out there . Thanks for the ROM it's by far the best available for my box. Nice one
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Very dirty way of installation, shocking really to think you would distribute a backup as a rom and require all this modification.

PM me and I'll give you a base so users can install it properly inside recovery
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] equlizer:
Would love it! This old m8s 1gb could use the upgrade :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skybaxro:
Is there any way to add navigation bar for this build?I have used the first rom provided by [MENTION=8192362]d4nielr[/MENTION] on my box i dont have them

BR.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] M.Amirul_20.3:
BRICK!!!

After install this file, i forget to wipe data.. I reboot after install. Then, android box not show boot logo screen.. how i need to doing if this happen??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gorus1:
After a long search I finded this firmware https://www.chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-android-lollipop-5-1-1-firmware-matricom-g-box.html . He has everything (root access etc.) and fits my M8S clone. But its one problem: in digital sound option android 5.1 don't have choise SPDIF (only PCM and HDMI). Is there any way on activate SPDIF???
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
it aint mine mate its ghostwares all credit go to them this is just what worked for most people.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] d4nielr:
navigation bar??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skybaxro:
Yes, no navigation bar (aka soft keys) is displayed after installation
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Morikone:
Is there a statusbar in this firmware?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nate51:
I am getting a boot loop at the Ghostware loading screen, then it defaults to TWRP after 2 boot loops. The Ghostware loading screen doesn't fit my TV so I am wondering if this is the right ROM or not.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] patrick37:
Link missing

Hi

i am looking for the software from the first page of this topic

it has been removed from mega and the second link works but after unzipping it it has no recovery.img that you need according to the insctuctions below the link

please can you help me?

thank you so very much!

patrick

I want to update an M8S from a friend of mine

it has android 4.4.2 at the moment with kernel version 3.10.33
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jkbuha:
Sorry to repeat the question, but has anyone managed to make rom inside the 5.1.1ota.zip (or indeed, any m8s rom) work with LAN/eth0? I still keep getting Ethernet disabled (there's a MAC address, but nonfunctional), and even when manually setting the parameters, it does not work.

I have an m8s with ap6330, same as most other posters here.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] januxool:
M8S AndroidTV mod

after restore, it only recognizes 1GB of RAM and not 2GB of RAM.

any solution?

Does the same thing happen with other TWRP restorations?

I have an M8S BCM4335 box 2GB Ram.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] KYJoe:
Authorized

Ummm....did you get authorization to duplicate this information and the files????????
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] miao.thomas@gmail.com:
Skykirin M8S

Skykirin M8S, N200 work or not?