yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mik101:
You should be able to flash the zip file in recovery. It may work in both the stock and TWRP recoveries if Downunder35m signed it. If you have issues flashing it you may have to go back to stock, boot that, then use the fastboot command from a terminal emulator (install that from market) to install the TWRP image above to your recovery partition. Then reboot to TWRP recovery and flash it that way.

su

flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img

Or

Su

Fastboot flash recovery /sdcard/recovery.img

There are also dd commands to write it another way but I can't remember that one off the top of my head.

I believe that will still work in newer versions of android, but you shouldn't have to do it that way.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] amor1971:
wifi

probleme with wifi x96 2g-16 .

wifi not worck

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hallo .ich habe problem mit der wifi mein x96 2g-16.

habe der firmware instalieret der wifi get es nichts meher.bitte helfen sie mich.danke

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hallo .ich habe problem mit der wifi mein x96 2g-16.

habe der firmware instalieret der wifi get es nichts meher.bitte helfen sie mich....danke
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MysTiCy:
I made a typo, it's not V96, it's X96, which should be the same you have. Just to make sure, can you give a link to the exact product you have?

As far as i know, isn't it suppose to be that all X96 with S905X are the same?

I have X96 with circuit board version "S905X v1.1" and Realtek WiFi(can't remember the chip).

I tried your suggestion about removing the first two lines in updater script, but same thing, error 7 despite multiple retries.

Then i tried to return to stock with this guy's files, and it was successful. It was supposed to incorrectly detect as 1GB RAM, but it sees all 2GB.

https://xdaforums.com/android-stick...ustom-rom-recovery-root-x96-2gb-16gb-t3594091

It appears that i am at the starting position, but for some unknown reason, i can't get it to launch TWRP anymore. SD card and SD card slot are good, because the return to stock was using SD card.

EDIT: Tried different SD card, and now it boots to TWRP. Now i can continue testing.

EDIT2: Now i got beta2 to install and it's working perfectly. I'll let you know if i find any bugs. Thanks :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ig33ku:
MysTiCy :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Well, nice that you got it working and even nicer that people seem to like my first attempt of rom cooking :)

If I would now be able to find a kitchen that properly works with Nougat we could move on to Android 7.

But not giving up yet, if in doubt I will have to do it all manually and then go the Burn Card way.

Can't figure out what Signal: 11 in TWRP is for an error either LOL

Not sure about the legal side with Kodi plugins, but I might include a full set with Kodi 17 one day too.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ig33ku:
I think if they are smart enough to flash rom they are smart enough to dl kodi addons.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ebolz:
HI all...i want install beta2 firmware but twrp always says error 7,and then i try install this stock firmware..and success installing beta2 firmware...but now RAM only 1GB detected...where to find stock fimware for my x96 2GB ram?thanks...sorry for my english..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
If you end up with just 1GB then I wonder if you really have a 2GB model...

Mine is 2GB and I do all the testing on it, so I doubt the rom is at fault.

Stock firmware can be downloaded from Baidu in china.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Sorry, my bad :(

I double check the files and I did not inflate the system partition to give the stated 2GB all up.

Instead I only added a little bit of space to allow for normal system apps to install.

Currently working on a TV version with the stock Google apps as used on the Nexus player.

That one I will inflate a bit more but if system space (for installing games or apps) is an issue for you I will create another stock rom with bigger system partition.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MysTiCy:
Hmm.. i gotta check my install what it says about the system RAM.

And ebolz, check the other thread i linked, and download the stock image from the Google Drive. Atleast the stock image that is there works for 2GB, like i said.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ebolz:
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/644687-x96-ram-change

this guy had same problem...maybe other 1GB RAM its like virtual mem or what?..i still newbie iin android..

but with 1GB RAM only,beta2 firmware its amazing,still working good and smooth...the free memory around 160-220MB,Downunder35m you're amazing man:good:...maybe if u will make firmware again,can you add HID modules and faketouch..so my kids can play games with generic gamepad haha..thanks:)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
I will fix the problem with the system memory with the next beta.

Currently trying to get a TV version working but the Gapps don't the system at all LOL

Can increase the system space to full 2GB or limit it to 1GB so that devices with either memory config can use it.

Makes two seperate downloads though.

Adding modules I have not tried anything yet and no clue (yet) how to do so but normal gamepads work fine on my end.

Did you try one ? ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
After 2 nice weeks with my new box I'm ready to do the upgrade. Just Downloaded last beta some days ago. Should I wait for the new release?

Looking forward for this mod:cool:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
The Beta2 works fine if you need just something for watching things online.

But if the available space in the system partition is an issue for installing games or a lot of system apps then wait a few days.

The next beta will be fully compatible with the beta2, so you could still try it and then just "upgrade" to the next beta without loosing you data.

Trying to convince the TV gapps to work on the firmware with limited success so far.

But I already moved most of the vital apps I added into the system apps so they won't need extra installation.

Just to clear up the confusion about 1GB, 2GB system space and available space in the system partition:

These 1/2GB memory chips for the system are faster than the extra storage (8GB/16GB).

But often only in the theory of the seller IMHO.

If you check the circuit board for our boxes you would expect to see one or two chips making up the 16GB storage space and one 2GB chip for the actual system.

In reality there is only the 16GB.

The 2GB for the system are taken off these 16GB.

Similar story for the 2 or even 2.2GHz claimed for the processor speed.

The S905 series is clocked at 1.5GHz, if the box runs faster than it is overclocked ;)

My roms that include Kodi will come with enough system space to install some pretty big stuff if you reall need it.

The standard ones that make it to a public release will get the system space increased from now on.

But since I need some space left for boot, bootloader, recovery and things like that you won't get a full 2GB of system space.

In any case there should be enough left to play with ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] adhots:
It's your X96 board black or green?

In my case and other one, ram change to 1gb in greenboard.

In x96 black board use NANYA for Ram, in green board use skHynix ram. Witch both use samsung storage internal chips.

Hope you can fix ours problems :)

Waiting next beta rom..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jfive74:
Thanks for great rom. Just received my boxes 3 days ago and I have a TWRP backup made of my box before flashing etc. Can you or someone capable turn that into a flashable rom the community? A rooted and non rooted version? Thanks in advance.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jfive74:
And for those like me that have 2gb ram issue now showing 1gb since flashing? Take a look at this thread, think issue found.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...86-purchased-xgody-x96-2g-16g-from-ebay/page9
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ig33ku:
Using Beta 2. I think I am getting the full RAM availability.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
The Beta 3 and a Fully aked Rom without all bloat and Google apps is available now.

As for the system memory:

The size of both versions is increased to the same 1536mb as the orginal factory image.

I only use the original kernel and all modifications within it are only for the installation scripts and Superuser, so nothing that would change the memory size.

The new versions are available in the first post of this thread.

[MENTION=935963]jfive74[/MENTION]: The Rom you have is based on the last OTA, my current roms are already based on the newer and unbranded firmware.

But your kernel is a modifed one, so I guess you are not using a standard firmware here ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ja49x:
still 777 mb ram
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ebolz:
beta3 come with android tv gapps?..if use naked rom where to download suitable gaps for this device?,will try your rom soon..:laugh:

how about RAM issue?its scam?..actual hardware only 1GB RAM?..sorry for english:o
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Swapnil Soni:
can you provide sources with your git repo please :) would be great help
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Epallazzo:
I connected x96 (1gb) to my modem through ethernet cable and its was not detected in this rom. I tried the same on libreelec installed in a sd card an the connection was successful. Tried with dhcp and static ip. Someone else has this problem too?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mbadahdah:
Hi all,

I am running my 2/16 GB X96 box on original OTA rom, I am happy with my ROM and do not want to miss around because many previous responses showed a high possibility of failure.

The only issues that bother me are:

1. There is no way to switch between apps (no multitasking / recent button is not working/ 3rd party switchers are not working), I have to go home every time I want to open an app.

2. If I left an app (e.g. YouTube, Kodi or even Perfect Player), when I re-open it gain it starts to load from the binning (doesn't remember where I was / doesn't resume what i was watching/doing).

Are theses known issues with the stock ROM? Any work around without the need to flash a custom ROM?

Thank you,
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] valchog:
Recently bought this thing. The seller said it is 4 gb ram, 32 gb rom. Android said it too, but it's acting like a crapp. I made pics of Ic board. Do you think its fake? The real problem is thah I can't boot to recovery. I press the button in AV port, put the power cable and release the button. Then "Erasing" appear on the screen and the box resets itself to the factory Android. I tried a lot of times to enter recovery but without luck. Help me please!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] cristymc:
if the only problem that bother you is performance,you cand uninstall/deactivate all tha apps you don't use.put nova launcher on it and use a wifi keyboard instead it's remote.

if you still donct like it,you have to put another software...I use vorke software on x96 1gbram

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it won't boot into recovery if you have a sd card in it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] maxisierras:
Hi, the link to download the .img file does not work. Can someone send me a link to download it? Thank you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] unkash:
Hello, I have an x96 s905x 2g / 16g with dual wifi (ap6330)

I have had some problem and I have made a factory restoration, but the problem persists.

I downloaded from baidu an image for x96 with ap6330 and it seems to work correctly except the wifi that I can not get it to activate.

Can anyone help me?

EDIT:

I´ve found a firmware for my x96 2g/16g wifi 2,4/5 that works fine.

thx
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] piazzolla1954:
TWRP not work!

If I put a toothpick in the AV input of my TV BOX X96, after inserting the micro SD with the unpacked file inside: X96_public_Beta3.rar, the TV box starts in recovery mode and these options appear to me:

Reboot system new

Reboot to bootloader

Apply update from ext

Apply update from cache

Apply update from ADB

Wipe data factory reset

Wipe cache partition

Mount / System

View recovery logs

Power off

I don't see the screen of: TWRP!

What should I do?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Redemption882:
Hi, could you please reupload these files? i need them because i want to restore my x96 tv box to it's original state, thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bilaliz:
So if i understand correctly all the firmware here is android 6 and 7/8/9 never came out for x96 p212?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zusatzmetall:
[MENTION=2254781]bilaliz[/MENTION]

For the X96, only Android 6 is officially available. But the firmware for the tx7 also runs smoothly with Android 7.1.2. There are probably other firmwares, but the tx7 runs very well, without any problems.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bilaliz:
Thanks for the update, I have looked and looked but every link that had the tx7 firmware at some point seems expired now, would you be so kind to hook me up with it if you can please?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zusatzmetall:
[MENTION=2254781]bilaliz[/MENTION]

PM
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ifti_a:
hi, could you please PM me as well ?

thank you in advance

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any chance of a PM here as well please
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nmniculescu:
Q5X V2.1 16483 OTT TV BOX 2/16 X96 original Image needed

Hi all!

First of all, respect for all those who manage to keep these Chinese toys alive.

I did some crap and I managed to kill my android box. I try my best to find a firmware that will bring it back to my life but I can't. Dead links, the vast majority, others blocked at 7%. Some just don't want to boot. However, I managed to install some images. I tested X5 Pro, AtvXperience (several versions) ... and a few more Russian images, even Mods. I also tried Chinese versions that do not work on my device. (It seems that this type of board exists under several brands and the vast majority are clones to clones - Chinese business).

Respect for the creators and for their special work, but on my device nothing compares to the original version.

On each version I tested, the live streaming is not at the quality of the original version. Sometimes frames are missing, sometimes the image shakes very fine. I tried different ways to configure it but it doesn't work the way it did at first. The closest to the truth were the Russian variants, but even those began to tremble (fine) after 10 -15 -20 minutes of operation, which did not happen before. (I use this device a lot for online streaming.) Also what I noticed is that none of the images I tested have a Chinese h265 codec, the vast majority use a forced h264 to the maximum.

I still want to rewrite the original image for this X96, even if it looks horrible. Maybe someone still has it saved somewhere. I can't wait to look .... I've been doing it for a week without success.

I would prefer an image though because with the upgrade package it doesn't work out for me.

If you no longer have the original image (the one with that hateful black ...), I am grateful if you would recommend me something that works as well as the original. Simple and good. A ... and one more thing ... 100% for Q5X V2.1 16483 OTT TV BOX 2/16 X96.

I use USB Burning Tool V2.2.0. Is there a difference between Erase Flash Normal and Erase All? What does the Whethear overwrite key option do? How good would it be to burn an image? Erase All mode? Normal? With Whether overwrite key marked? or without?

Thank you very much.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Idontknoww:
I have the same motherboard q5x v.2.0 16293"date code" ott player x96

I am not upgrade or try any custom rom its 6.0.1 and I think its already rooted

if you want this firmware tell me how can backup it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
I tired the TV gapps and must say I am not impressed by any of it.

Might be due to the firmware itself (as it uses a quite modified gapps version) or the fact that the tv gapps are still in beta, but several things won't work "out of the box".

Starts with the playstore - you need to keep the one from the box or the one from a normal gapps pack.

The "playstore" from the TV gapps does not even appear anywhere on the screen.

The Google movie stuff fails the same way as the TV widget - a known problem.

Google cast won't find any devices - again a known problem.

And even you manage to get most of it working somehow, including the so called suggestions Google gives you on the screen then it still is crap IMHO.

Other launchers fail to work, so you need HaLauncher or similar to sideload the apps you need and that Goole won't support for the TV version in the form of a simple folder or section.

Of course you can always create a shortcut for the TV launcher to have a usable icon on the screen but it is all a big hassle at this stage.

If anything and if there is enough demand I might try to port a rom with already installed and working TV gapps for the X96.

In case someone wants to experiment with the naked rom and gapps:

Do yourself a favour and always wipe everything but the system partition before flashing a gapps package, otherwise you are most certainly screwed and search for problems in the wrong spot.

Also check the installer scripts and if required modify them so the apps you need and want are installed.

For me several gapps versions only installed the launcher and basic Gapps pack but not the additional apps.

Not that it matters as they were not usuable without further mods to the system - that is why my roms have bin and xbin folders of such massive size.

I included complete enviroments for all the things I could think of, so not just a busybox and most basic scripting support.

If you do a lot of mods and need libraries and binaries you have a good chance they are already installed ;)

So despite being a quite basic Android system my X96 firmware have binaries like a fully blown system with much more hardware and software - just enjoy.

If I find a bit more time I will dig into the topic of kernel and bootloader mods as I prefer to know what I am doing before going in the kitchen to press some buttons.

But at this stage don't expect to see things like the Exposed framework or customised launchers.

Things like setting the clock speed to the advertised 2GHz instead of the real 1.5GHz is no big deal on the software side of things.

In reality there is a good reason for going slower than possible and that reason is heat.

Our boxes only have a metal plate as heat sink and to give it some actual weight.

For high performance a custom case is required with a proper heatsink and maybe a small fan on top of it.

Would be good for hard core gamers or those watching 4K by default...

At this stage I am still open for suggestions for a Beta 4.

As long as it won't incolve TV gapps or paid apps I am open for suggestions.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Hey [MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]

I did the upgrade to beta 2 on tuesday and yesterday I moved to beta 3. Thanks to the rom-cooker.

I don't find this apps folder with the addon.gz.

First flash with twrp was tricky. Had to reboot and system told me two times music was stopped. Now music doesn't start at all.

Further SPMC is running better on my device than Kodi. SPMC has a function to use armcodec. The movies look better.

Maybe the group has got some advice for me.

Thank you and I wish to all a great weekend!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
I use 1536mb for the system partition, if a device still only shows around 700mb - could it be you are checking for the free space or the used space alone? ;)

And no, the Beta 3 has no TV gapps included as, at least for me, it is too much hassle to get them working at all and I really see zero benefit in using Android TV.

For my tests I used several versions of the open gapps project, none work out of the box on our hardware.

Music depends on the Playstore and account settings, so the problem for me disappears as soon as all is set up and rebooted.

All additional apps that are not installed during the first boot can be found in the folder "apps" on the internal SD card.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] georgesat20:
My X96 is s905 chip with 1/8GB can I use this rom?

Thanks in advance
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
I have no 1GB device to test and I still to make a 1GB sized rom so someone willing could try it.

The current roms are inflated to more than 1GB and I doubt they will work on your device.

Give me two or three days and I will see if I can upload a naked version to fit 1GB.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
If you supply me with a link for the OTA update and want to play guenea pig I can cook a 1/8GB rom for you....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
New firmware in the first post of this thread.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Thanks very much [MENTION=2772353]Downunder35m[/MENTION].

Would never have found this update by myself.

Let's see what happens next:cool:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Hmmm...

No clue what happens next, but now you can play with the SystemUI tuner or try the Marshmallow Easter Egg ;)

Later we might even get an update for Nougat, although I doubt it will be of any real use.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Added a version with video boot - use your own video during boot if you like ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Sounds nice!

All formats? Certain limitation of lenght?

Did the Libreelec thing yesterday on my own before reading your post. Which kodi version is used in your link?

Found a thread where they are developing librelec 7 + 8.

Dualboot would be great!:cool:

Great weekend 4 all of you!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
It is libreelec v8 but no clue what exact Kodi version, I only know it is a 17.1.

Dualboot? Don't see too much hassle by leaving the SD or USB stick in and if Android is needed to remove it...

No limits that I know, as long as the video play with the native video player from the box it should work just fine - but the lenght should be not much longer than the actual boot.

Although you might want to watch an episode of the Simposons every time you want to start the box ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Allanbss:
Help netflix

I installed beta 3 and I do not see the netflix in the playstore
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
Probably because of root, just take the apk from APKMirror.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
The beta 3 is just a more or less naked Android with the Playstore and other Google apps.

If you want the full package either check my Instructable or use the Beta 4, it has all standard apps that are "legal" included.

Located in the apps folder on the internal SD after installing the Rom.