yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
No play Store? I don think so
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Shouldnt be a problem to flash gapps after installing downunders build.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Danny94:
True,

well if its only Playstore (pico) wich is included, then im fine.

But the whole other things arent really necessary for a "TV box".

Normal roms on xda dont have included gapps too.

EDIT:

Does you get running Netflix, firstly i cannot install the app over play store. I had to load it manually.

And inside the app after ~5sec i get some errorcode 0013.

I did a complete un-root but still the same problem.

EDIT2:

no success with un-su.zip.

Later im trying to delete liboemcrypto.so
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Hello,

I got the 1GB / 8GB model to just test ($50) before making any investment (due to the claims of false RAM etc). And it is true. 799-811MB RAM only.

My issue is that I installed SuperSU and tried to replace the existing SU and SUP as I noticed several apps required SuperSU only.

However in the process, it has not removed the original SU and now 2 apps say device is rooted. But 10+ apps say no root/SU.

All apps say Busybox and all its apps are installed. So... what do I do to gain Root again?

Also, as you cannot connect via USB (no micro-USB port), how do you flash TWRP and SuperSU?

Can I copy a recovery image img to the USB stick, will that load on boot?

Thank you!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] wilis_ajie:
hi friend, i have some problems with my X96,..

x96 cant booting normaly,..& i always reset the device till normal,..

have u solution to fix it ??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MARIANOTUCU:
no Netflix for this rom?

can "rename" the device to have netflix?

netflix apk can be download for other sites?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
You can download and install the nextflix apk
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MARIANOTUCU:
ok! thanks:):good:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Can someone help?

How do you root a 1GB / 8GB model? SuperSU corrupted Root.

Obviously this recovery is for 2GB/16GB edition.

How can I flash get Root back on 1GB model? What files are needed?

Can I use Magisk or something else? What do I need to put on the USB disk and what file name to be recognised and used?

Busybox still installed and up-to-date. Some apps say Rooted, others no Root.

Thank you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Can I use the "recovery.img" for the 1GB/8GB model? Please confirm compatibility.

Someone above mention issues but I assume this is b/c of 2G/16GB firmware used on 1GB/8GB model? People are just so vague!!!

Okay I tried it on 1GB model. I performed full backup first. Then rebooted and Clicked INSTALL and then selected RECOVERY.IMG.

Didn't work. It said there was existing ROOT error.

My issue is I think the permission are incorrect. SU I think has wrong permissions, BUT "SUD" has correct permissions. Identical Checksum.... 2x SU files - SU and SUD. How can I use SUD to fix SU permissions or access so it is fully operational again?

Please advise how to recover Root access on these frustrating devices! :confused:

THANK YOU! :good:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MARIANOTUCU:
i used the img in 1gb16gb box without a problem, reflash and see again. i think backup is the problem, i didn´t used.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] drjayesh63061:
It has completetely bricked my little angel. Now finding the way to make it alive back. I have X96 S905w. I flashed november 2017 update. First It gave me eroor that its for p212 devices only. So i edited the updater script and removed first few verification lines. Then flashed. Now my x96 is showing ony red light. Not turning to blue. Not even going to recovery mode. Can somebody give me idea or link to download proer firmware???
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] drjayesh63061:
my device exact name is x96-w. and having amlogic s905w. i again remind that its not x96 mini. please give me suggestion.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
The firmware from this thread is for the p212 mothboard ONLY. You removing the checks that verify it's a p212 is what broke your device.

Find your stock firmware for the s905w here

https://xdaforums.com/android-stick.../amlogic-s905w-x96-mini-tanix-3-mini-t3718658
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] EclipseGT:
Downunder35m, any plans on doing custom roms from the November update?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] drjayesh63061:
Now my device is not booting up. i cant go to recovery mode also. only red light is there. there is no blue light coming. I tried usb burning tool (Nand chip short method)but pc is not detecting my device. Amlogic burn card maker tool is useless for me because device is not booting up. please suggest me what to do.? if i download my s905w firmware... How will i flash it?

---------- Post added at 06:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:34 PM ----------

there is no post on xda to unbrick the x96 s905w.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
Google is your friend. The post I'm linking has the newest official x96 s905w rom as well as steps on how to unbrick.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...e-cortex-a53-4k-vp9-h-265?p=695541#post695541

Also, im pretty sure I already posted this but you must not have read the thread. This thread has the roms and twrp recovery and stock recover images for the x96 mini

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74831127&postcount=2
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] drjayesh63061:
But i have X96 regular with s905w. is it same hardware as x96 s905w mini. Mine is not mini version.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Regular version of x96 and subject of this tread is s905x!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
Acutally went and did some googling and turns out they did make a x96w ( with a s905w, but its not the mini).

But either way, this is not the right thread for your device. This thread is for the x96 s905x
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] drjayesh63061:
Hello Bro, Sorry for one more post on this thread. But I made it working. I used x96 s905w mini firmware on my device from the link of other xda thread which u gave me. Many thanks. If somebody find any problem like bricking then they can PM me. i will help them.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Never ever buy an S905w as it is a

crippled

box. It is missing lots of functionality - no 3D, I forget now... all sorts of other features are disabled/removed. It is the lowest quality unit you can buy.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bxdever:
I just got into the android tv game and bought a x96 recently but can't figure out if it is S905x or S905w, how can I double check this?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
WIth regards to the X96 and the X96 Mini:

The S905W chip is inside a smaller and more modern looking square shape box with chopped corners.

The S905X chip is inside a larger square-shape box.

AMLOGIC S905W-BASED MEDIA & TV BOX MODELS TO

AVOID!

​

Some "S905W" boxes include X96 Mini, Tanix TX3 Mini & TX3 Pro, MXQ Pro series, Mecool M8S W series, M96X Mini, W95, SRH-X5, T95M, A95X R2, KM5, MX10, and some

non-'Mini' X96 models

, for example: "X96W" etc...

Other models will depend. Install AIDA64, DevCheck, Device Info HW, and so on. See what you can see in the System or Android or Hardware tabs. :good: You can also test the 60hz 4K output and see if it freaks out or does not allow it (or downscales).

Please *ALWAYS* take a FULL TWRP ("NANDROID") BACKUP BEFORE ANY UPGRADE!!

[MENTION=1898977]huffmybrd[/MENTION] If you have the

X96 S905X

, the firmware is available here

> X96 TV Box Android Marshmallow 6.0 firmware.rar = https://www.entertainmentbox.com/x96-tv-box-android-marshmallow-6-firmware-download/ (Direct Link:

https://quickfileshare.org/2Si/X96_TV_Box_Android_Marshmallow_6.0_firmware.rar)

NOTE: File modification dates are more like ~2017.01.26 - "Published on: February 16, 2017".

Not tested on S905W

.

But then I found this with a different date (view details at very top and scroll to the very bottom):

> X96 TV Box Android Marshmallow firmware.rar = https://www.entertainmentbox.com/x96-tv-box-android-marshmallow-6-0-firmware-download-2/ (Direct Link: https://quickfileshare.org/2Sj/X96_TV_Box_Android_Marshmallow.rar)

NOTE: File modification dates are more like ~2017.01.___ - Published on: February 15, 2017"

Not tested on S905W

.

@ https://www.entertainmentbox.com/android-firmware-downloads/

---------- Post added at 15:58 ---------- Previous post was at 15:21 ----------

Perhaps post a link to the X96 Mini's S905W device firmware?

Always great to share with others who may have your problem - i.e. Link to page and link to firmware you found that works...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] :
Hey guys, I've got the x96 (q200) I can't find any information about it in the internet could you please help with this? I wanna update it the actual rom lags also in this moment I think I've lost the original rom by trying the files offered by this topic I don't know where to find a rom for it, help me please.

could you guys please help to find to firmware fot the x96 (q200) please? :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Read other posts regarding device identification...

^ ^^ ^ ^^ ^ ^^ ^​
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] wauwerz:
please help. i have 2gb/16gb version. after use beta 6 i got 1gb/16gb. is there any solution?

info:

green board v 1.2

nanya ram 4 core

hynix nand

x96 s905x
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] tulcoturo1000:
I installed this last update and i got the status bar enabled... which for me makes no sense since this is a tv screen and I'm going to use fullscreen apps all the time... how can i disable it? Is there anyway to disable the status bar?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] the_naxhoo:
same problem. Did you find a solution? :(

EDIT: I fixed my X96 S905W!! :D

The solution is use right firmware for your AndroidTV Box. I've been using firmwares for X96-S905X then I find one for X96-W S905W and it's worked!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sas_sas:
@ the_naxhoo,

Pls guide me to find TWRP recovery img and the latest custom rom for S905W X96W 2/16gb (not mini) TV Box..

Ths in adv..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skyx26:
Heeeeeelp!

hi guys, I'm kinda above average android user, I've flash custom ROMs for phones, tablets and TV Boxes in the past.

I have an old Matricom G-Box Midnight MX2 and it was acting funny so a friend of mine gift me a new android TV Box, a X96mini, 1 GB RAM, 8 GB ROM.

I totally hate the menu and it eats pretty much the RAM. So I google for a custom ROM and I found basically two options: this ROM or this other one.

I try this one first but all betas throw me a nasty error (attached). So I then try the other option... to find out that ROM was in a RAR so I can't update it using TWRP.

Now I have a TV Box with no OS...

Please help me, I just want a custom ROM that allow me to get the most memory left.

EDIT:

I made a backup with TWRP and I restore it, I'm back like just out of the gift box... but I still hate the original ROM. So, any advice about how to install this ROM?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ngadhnjim:
Go install TX3 mini ,that work good on x96 mini
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skyx26:
You mean this?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Soldiaz:
Do not!!! Different chipset!! You will brick your box!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Soldiaz:
just ordered the box as well as the price was outstanding!

The linked recovery is stock one or TWRP?

---------- Post added at 06:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:25 PM ----------

firmware available here:

https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-android-marshmallow-6-0-firmware-x96-tv-box.html

Is this firmware: p212-ota-20161122.zip ?

Is this suitable TWRP: twrp.p212-3.1.1-0.img ???
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ngadhnjim:
no just mx3 mini ,you can go from here ,only need to register to have download link for tx3 mini

https://xdaforums.com/android-stick.../amlogic-s905w-x96-mini-tanix-3-mini-t3718658
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] skyx26:
I'm sorry, but I still don't get it. Your link take me to an already seen page, there is no image for mx3 mini, just for tx3 mini, but my X96 mini have 1 GB/8 GB RAM/Storage while the tx3 have 2 GB/16 GB.

I'm looking is for a ROM that unlocks the maximum RAM and speed. Default stock ROM is way waaaaaaay too slow and eats LOTS of RAM.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ngadhnjim:
better is stock just install speed up swap from here http://www.mediafire.com/file/hta1zwyzf6d5cxa/Speedupswap.pro.8.apk/file
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] moka88:
Hoping someone can help. I have an x96 (2GB 16GB) but I cannot get any rom to install. I couldn't even get the recovery.img linked on the first page to boot... I instead found another TWRP recovery image for a P212 device online which booted and installed first time. But now when I try and install any image I'm getting an error message (error 7). Can anyone help? Can also see Dtb check failed in the logs.

I have even tried the image that works with 1GB devices but it still gives me error 7.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
Has anybody found a stock nought (7.1) build for the x96 2gb/16gb
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
No there doesn't seem to be any sign of nougat for the P212 but Oreo seems to be coming. http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/713966-s905x-android-8-0-oreo-tested-on-mini-m8s-ii-possibile-to-work-on-other-gxl-s905x-boxes-testing-needed-wip
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] moka88:
Can someone confirm that my x96 is infact not a fake? Photo of motherboard attached.

It's now in a red light state as in frustration of receiving error after error in twrp i removed all safety lines in the flash zip and flashed to my box which failed.

I have managed to short pins while connected to my laptop/usb burning tool to get my laptop to recognise it but no matter what image i burn it stops at 2% with the following error...

0x10105002 romcode/initialize ddr/read initialize status/usb control setup error...

Not sure if i just have the wrong img?

Someone help please.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
I actually found one that works perfectly. The TX7 7.1.2 firmware (HQYG-TX7-nikodi-20180104.img). installed using the usb burning tool (be sure to tick "erase bootloader").

I did have to change the launcher cuz i couldnt figure out how to change the icons on the homescreen of the stock TX7 launcher. I pulled the Alice UX Launcher from the newest (i think?) TX3Max firmware( TX3Max-20180321.img) and am using that now. box boots in about 45 seconds, temps have gone wayyy down (still need to invest in a tinyish heatsync or fan for the cpu, cuz my box is hooked up outdoors on my back porch and it gets hotttt outside lol) , and the stock x96 remote works perfectly (power button actually powers the device on and off now lol)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] EclipseGT:
So this Nougat firmware will work on our X96

s905x

- 2/16gb boxes?

[IMG="X96"]https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.dealdey.com/system/deals/images/236200/S670x414/x961.jpg?1491391472[/IMG]
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
yeppppp, everything works perfectly. the stock remote works again too!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Drathmor:
has anyone been able to reproduce [MENTION=1898977]huffmybrd[/MENTION]'s results?

I really wanna update this box, but kinda scared about messing it up, this is currently our only smart box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] antonholmstedt:
I flashed the TX7 firmware yesterday and it booted up fine. Haven't tried it anymore but seems to be ok.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Could someone try leanback android tv launcher with the new nougat ROM?

It would be nice to know whether it works or not.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
it wouldnt show in my play store but i tried sideloading the latest one from apk mirror (Android TV Launcher (Android TV) 1.11.2-100-4443508) and it did install but wouldnt do anything if i set it as my launcher.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Could you pls try this one?

https://m.apksum.com/app/leanback-launcher/com.google.android.leanbacklauncher
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
just Tried that one and it does the same thing. it doesnt do anything if i set it as default (just loads my stock launcher still)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Thanks 4 trying:good:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] antonholmstedt:
Lets hope that the atvXperience rom comes soon then :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
Oddly enough that IMG won't boot on my X96 (mine is presumed to be fake though since it advertises 2GB ram to the system but the chips only total 1GB on the board -- and most roms will show it correctly as 1GB). It wouldn't even start booting (permanent red X on the box no matter what).

Ended up using the usb burn tool to put the atvx96 rom on it just long enough to restore my full TWRP backup of this rom from June. Hopefully there is an update to the November base sometime in the future. Or we shall continue to wait for the ATVX port to be released for the X96 (non-mini).

I do have one major problem that remains after getting the system restored. My box will no longer power on from the remote. It will only power on by plugging the power cable in. So now I just leave it on. Anyone have an idea why the TX7 rom screwed that up even though I've restored my backup since then, bootloader and all?

Thanks guys.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] antonholmstedt:
If I remember correctly power on isn't mapped to the the power button but to the number 2 button on the atvx96 rom.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
You are absolutely right. Number 2 turned it on even after restoring my backup of downunder35's rom. The power button works for shutting it down though. Go figure. Thanks!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
What rom were you on before you tried the tx7 firmware? I was on xannytechs but flashed the newest stock firmware I could find (amlupdate_1.1.3) and then did the tx7
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
I was on Downunder35's update from June2017 before flashing the TX7 firmware. Then I did a usb burn tool restore to atvx96 since I didn't come across that stock one you mentioned (amlupdate_1.1.3).

Maybe I'll try flashing that and then restore my TWRP of this rom to see if the power button works correctly again like it did before flashing tx7/atvx96.

Thanks.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] moka88:
Can anyone offer any help please? Or have I bricked it? :crying::crying::crying:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
What img are you trying to use? That's probably the issue. I recovered mine using ATVX96.img but as I discussed above number 2 becomes power on on the remote. I'd try that if you don't mind that little quibble.

As far as I know, real X96 all have reset buttons so they don't need pins to be shorted. My box is likely fake but it still has the button hidden inside the IR port on the back. I was also stuck with it not even reaching the bootloader before I restored my box with the burn tool using that image and then restored my TWRP backup of Downunder35's rom.

Edit: Found a copy of the bone stock img for the x96 for you. This will help you out. Flash either by USB Burn or SD Burn. I used SD to test it since I was playing around with ATV roms and wanted to go back to downunder35's. http://dl.free.fr/getfile.pl?file=/HAV8IM0c

Once you're up and running again you'll likely want to flash a rooted rom like the one at the beginning of this thread. Hope that helps. :) Cheers.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] unkash:
hi

I'm trying update my x96 tv box with s905x (2gb/16gb) with the last of updates (nov-2107) but i can'. start twrp, when i tried it i can, always run stock recovery

How to install:

Unpack the RAR archive to your favourite SD card or USB stick. : SDcard

Plug into the box and start with a toothpick - TWRP will show up.: run stock recovery
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
If you're booting into stock recovery with the toothpick you likely don't have TWRP on the sdcard named 'recovery.img' and it is booting into the stock recovery in your rom (or you have the stock recovery on the SD card instead of TWRP). I doubt you're gaining anything in the November update that Downunder35m's June update doesn't do anyway, and it's likely not rooted, if that's of concern to you. The OEM doesn't seem to actually be updating the whole rom base. They just update a few of the apks and push it out as a new update while using the same kernel and os base.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] unkash:
I've tried with all firmware in This thread. Uncompress rar, i put the recovery inside rar in my sd. I understand is the coreect recovery but dont works.

Sorry for my bad english
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
Try this recovery instead. You'll likely have better luck than the included one. (Originally twrp.p212-3.1.1-0.img - edit this is likely actually the same version posted at the beginning of the thread, which I believe is a different size than the one included in the June 2017 rom below, but give them both a try and see what works for you.)

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1aOrxfO4HXX-Rl3RnzaGyLhe3ybpTXWjI

Bone stock X96 image if you want to start fresh. (Use SDBurnCardMaker or USB Burning Tool to restore to a completely stock X96 software install). This is the image that originally shipped on my X96.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1QZ_tdYYPt53au72a-tKt6qJ5emgL_gVe

Downunder35m's update based on the June 2017 OTA originally posted on instructables. I'm not sure he ever actually posted it in this thread (and if he wants me to remove it, I will) but this is the rom I use and it works fantastic for me. All of the info he has posted at that link should also answer 99% of potential questions relating to this rom (including those about installing xposed, status 7 errors when flashing etc). All credit goes to downunder35m for creating and posting this in the first place.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1x9FTHRhkmG3NTyV4GOMEIzQMhlooBqi6

I may not be able to keep these hosted forever, so if someone wants to mirror them to Mega or something for archival purposes in this thread, that would be great.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] unkash:
I really tried 2 diferents recovery,. Recovery into the first beta and recovery into de last one (nov2017)

It has a diferents size. It didnt work.

I'm downloading stock recovery and jun2017. I'll host it and post here both links.

How do i have to install jun2017 firmware?

Thx