yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bonbyandrainey:
My box is genuine, I have no clue what happened it flashed fine, but would not reboot, just has the red light. I have spent most of the night trying to make a bootable usb, using the amlogic card maker, with zero luck. I did a backup with twrp but can't use it because I can't get anything on the screen. I am about to use Beta 3 and try on my other box lol. Beta 6 the no gapps kept giving error 7, the nano version went fine after I accidentally clicked it.

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The worst part isn't that I bricked it either. The worst part is not being able to watch directv lol. The only reason I wanted to root it was so I could use the directv app for phones. The tablet app does not work right, but the phone one works great. The app sees the x96 as a tablet. I just wanted to trick the app.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Just to confirm:

1. Using a SD or USB stick (try both) with my TWRP on it does not work?

2. Using a male-male USB connection you can't get the burn tool to recognise the box - in either USB port?

If the flashing worked without errors it means all was written into partitions of corresponding names.

That means the box should still be able to recognise that it should boot from external or that there is a USB connection present at bootup/reset.

If the USB burn tool can still work with the box then you can install the original firmware that way.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vega509:
thanks for all your work Downunder35m.

I have tried both the 1gb and 2 gb versions on my 1gb box, both flash without errors, both work fine. the 2gb version does eat up a lot of memory on the 1gb box so I stuck with the 1gb version.

both have no adb usb access, but the wifi adb works.

if you want to use the burn tool with adb you need to power off and unplug the box from power and the usb. using the toothtpick method, plug in the usb cable then the power cable, the box will boot the bootloader and the burn tool will find the box. you will not see anything but the 1st boot logo, but if you check the burntool the box is found.

I'm trying to find out why adb on usb will not work either in bootloader mode or in the OS, the port does not pass anything to the windows pc's. plugging the usb cable in with the os running and no devices are found. for some reason the adb usb functions are disabled in all modes, but the burn tool does work from the bootloader, its just tricky to get the timing right during the boot. if done right the splash logo will show, nothing more, no bootloader screen, but the burn tool detects the box, so the usb port is active, just not passing a signal for adb.

the only thing I can think of is maybe the persist.service.debuggable=1 line is missing from the default.prop file.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sonyd71:
x96 mini

hello , can i use your custom rom in x96 mini (x905w) ?

:confused:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
I'm not the op but I wouldn't try it. He stated some days before its only tested for x96 2gb 905x.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
I've ordered a x96 mini waiting delivery - I'll have a go at installing it.

Plus I want to get armbian working on it as well.

I'll keep you posted
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
Not sure the mini x96 has a p212 motherboard (which is needed for this rom)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Won't work on a mini!

And the ADB over USB problem is within the original rom itself.

They don't want that function to be usable due to the block based updates, so it is disabled.

But I can't add the support on a kernel or bootloader level.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
Can I root the x96 mini? If so which tutorial?

Thanks

Sent from my mobile, please forgive the autocorrect.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
You can root almost any box - how much is involved depends on how the firmware was done.

In some cases it is as easy as adding SuperSu in other cases you need to get the required binaries first or even modify the kernel.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] techmind48:
I purchased X96 Android TV Box. Connected to my TV and was working able to connect to kodi and surf all the channels available.

One day it stopped working and the RED light was ON the blue light was not switching on. Tried several times the problem continued. Tried to reset using a tooth pick and pressing under the av for factory setting but the problem continued. Is there any other method for installing factory setting on this TV box?

Any suitable firmware or ROM for flashing this TV Box?

How to install Supersu on this box?

A. S. Bhasker Raj

Bangalore

India
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
My roms have SuperSU either installed already or you can add it by downloading from the Playstore.

But if the box failed for no reason you might have a hardware problem and flashing a new firmware might not help at all.

Then again, you have nothing to loose by trying.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
Here you go, Their working on root for the x96 Mini (p281 motherboard):

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player...e-cortex-a53-4k-vp9-h-265?p=679956#post679956
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nutrialex:
In the link you give us, states that the device is already rooted. Does that means that if I install the SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip (5,63 MB) from 4pda.ru will everything be OK? Will the device be rooted without doing anything else?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
If you read a bit more it states that after installing and trying to update the site binary the device goes into a boot loop.

So the box technically is rooted, but in order to use SU, the app that gives the box root needs to be found
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
On a old mtq box I could use the SuperSU without updating, the update would cause bootloops. I am waiting delivery of the new s905w box.

Can magisk 14.0 be used instead?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
TBH, ive got no clue. never used magisk,

buttttt, back to the topic lol

Downunder35m, is there anyway to get the AndroidTv version of netflix to work on the X96 box? the newest (v4.8.1) installs and opens but gives an InApp error.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
Sorry I don't use Netflix.

Sent from my mobile, please forgive the autocorrect.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
TV apps won't run without faking somewhere but Netflix in general refuses to work on non-certified devices as far as I know.

But since I don't even use Netflix I can't do any testing for this.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] AgentVoid:
Bro can u tell me how to install twrp on my x96 TV box
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
When you own an s905x device this should work.

From first post of this thread:

General instructions:

1. Download (...) the recovery twrp file,* to a micro SD formatted in FAT32.

2. Insert SD into box and press the little button inside the AV port while you power the box up.

3. Once the logo appears release the button.

4. TWRP recovery will start (..)

*

Just the recovery image

- for those who need it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
Any news on if this works for the x96mini with s905w?

Perhaps we need a dedicated thread?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] AgentVoid:
Thanks bro

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Bro r u able to port resurrection remix ROM or lineage os for s905x bcz I think it's stock didn't give it's best performance of TV box...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] huffmybrd:
You need a different recovery for the s905w, it's not the same motherboard as the x96....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] AgentVoid:
Bro post a video on YouTube
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] AgentVoid:
Bro twrp link says download error link is invalid plzzz upload it on Google drive
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] AgentVoid:
Anyone plzzz GIV me twrp link
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
I don't think there is a twrp for this board yet.

Sent from my mobile, please forgive the autocorrect.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LeSpark:
Thanks for the rom, it works great on my X96 2/16!

Only one problem: Apps keep getting stuck on "Installing" at the Play Store. Already tried googling tipps like "Clear cache", but without success.

Does this happen to anyone else? Thanks in advance for the help!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Indeed, this happened to me a few times when using the naked rom and adding the Google stuff manually.

In some cases, for the normal roms, all it takes is a bit of patience.

I noticed the box does some checks and updates in the background after the first start.

I usually wait about 20min after the boot seems to be complete, then do a restart and after this the actual setup of the box and accounts.

Hope this helps you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LeSpark:
Thanks for the reply!

So the best way to fix it would be to reinstall your rom and then let it do its thing for 20 minutes first?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Not saying that it is THE solution, but it might be an option worth trying.

Same for a factory wipe before installing.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Finally there is an update on Baidu...

Link in the first posting, will check and make fixes when I have the time.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zankurdom:
I have an Artek TX box brought from Amazon.in.

I can get into recovery using your recovery image and did a backup. I want to root it, what version of su should I flash?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Would not have a clue a

a) wrong topic for your device

b) wrong ROM for your device
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zankurdom:
Thanks, it does however show that its a Amlogic S905X/2GB/16GB/Android 6.0 box with July firmware preinstalled.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Well, you can try if you must but I won't be responsible if my firmware causes problems or a brick on any device that is not a X96.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zankurdom:
I Will, can you recommend which SU version should I install? want to get rid of adds, thats it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
Just install an ad blocker, built in root give root permission automatically. The rom is pre-rooted it did not need a SuperSU install.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
Is there a way to remove the inbuilt root? I have some apps that doesn't want to run with root

I mean, disable it permanently. Because I can disable it in the app, but it still get detected somehow
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickzeptepi:
Download es file explorer, open it and enable root from the left menu under tools, then go to system then bin and find the file called “su”, delete that file and then restart the box and you’ll be unrooted.

This was in a freaktab thread but I think your non root app will request root and be granted it afterwards.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LeSpark:
Tried it and even the first choice to install it worked (Rom with GAPPS in one go) this time.

But still the same problem, that the Play Store ( without any recognizable pattern) very rarely finishes an app installation.

Most of the time they are stuck at "Installing..." and SOMETIMES (i think) it works right after booting.

Frustrating, since everything else works great.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
No such a file in my device. I'm on latest official update

Edit: found on xbin folder, but no success after deleting it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JonnoSmith:
Sorry for crosspost.

Have an X96 Amlogic S905X Quad Core 2G/16G Android 6.0 Wifi HD 4K TV Box.

I flashed the FULLY UNBRANDED Kodi 17, everything looked fine but the box's red light just stays on after the reboot.

Does not go into TWRP at all or nothing on screen.

It now a paperweight?

Downloaded the Stock firmware (Android 6.0.1 X96 Amlogic S905x 20161122) and am trying to start box with a bootable SD-card.

BurnCardMaker asks for an IMG file with all the relevant (aml_autoscript, factory_update_param.aml, firmware.zip, recovery.img, u-boot.bin, etc) files in but i cannot find this IMG file.

Without these BurnCardMaker does not work at all or nothing happens on TV box at least.

Must also say, i use a 64gig SD card but it worked for the initial flash.

Am i wasting my time with this box now?

Thanks for help.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Firmware for the use with the USB tools can be downloaded from Baidu.

Password: hp7u
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
Just a request, if you can and want to.

[MENTION=2772353]Downunder35m[/MENTION] can you do a version without super su and magisk instead?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] irocevo:
Is this rom compatible with Tracfy Android 7.1.2 X96 Mini TV Box Quad Core 2.4G Wifi 4K HD Support VP9 HEVC Decoding(2GB Ddr3 + 16GB EMMC) ?

I just ordered it from amazon and will have it delivered Sunday :) This is my first android tv box.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075TY1KN3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] LeSpark:
Update: I installed the 15/11/2017 official image (full wipe) and there are no problems with installing apps.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gigiion:
Hi [MENTION=2772353]Downunder35m[/MENTION],

I installed the beta 6 rom and everything is working well. I just want to ask you if it's possible to use a bluetooth dongle/adapter to connect a bluetooth device like headphones.

Thanks you very much for your great work.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
My time is quite limited at the moment but I hope to get work done on the last official update before the year is over.

For this it would be great to get some feedback from those who tried the stock image.

You know things like:

Keyboards finally working fine with the Enter key?

HDMI and 4K related stuff and problems...

Annoying or missing apps...

When I get the time I am planning on something like this:

First ROM just with the usual fixes, if still required and some added apps but no Kodi or bloatware, just things I consider to be essential.

Second ROM exactly the same as first but with added options for SuperSU and full root.

If anyone wants to play around with Magisk then please do so and report back if it works fine, then I might offer a third ROM with Magisk instead SU.

As for the dreaded Playstore problems:

I did some digging while getting my old Nexus 7 back to 5.0.1, where I encounter terrible problems with the Playstore on most custom ROMS I tried.

But unlike the box I got some error messages popping up for a split second.

After I finally decided to take a stock rom instead I came up with this workaround (combined from many postings I had to read):

1. Install the clean ROM and flash the smallest possible GAPPS package that supports the Playstore.

2. Boot and once it looks finnished wait another 30 minutes to make sure really ALL background tasks are finnished.

3. Reboot - should not be required but I found it does help a lot in terms response time.

4. Boot up again and only get your Wifi working, nothing else yet.

5. Now go into your account settings and add your Google account.

If that fails to complete or the authentication won't work try again from step one but boot the box once before flashing the gapps.

6. Reboot again.

7. Start the Playstore and if not enabled turn on the automatic updates.

8. Do nothing related to the Playstore.

9. Setup the rest of your settings and preferences, install apps from USB, internal memory...

10. Once satisfied reboot again and your Playstore should work just fine.

If you need more Google apps and not just the Playstore then install them through the Playstore one by one - this way all required dependencies should work properly.

From what I gathered it seems that Google does certain checks before activating services for the first time.

Upon others the build is checked and Userbuilds or Test-Keys can cause the Playstore to recognise the device is incompatible.

If our chinese friends would stick to standards instead of replacing vital Android parts with their own creation we would not have these problems ;)

Comes down to using "pirated" versions of the framework, UI and modified Playstore versions to fix this.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bernatovic:
Hello people!

I need help, I bought this box x96 2+16 few days agoo and i started to notice some problems. I think that firmware in box(20170724) isnt the right one so i tried to update new one 15/11/2017. It gives me an error, and when i tried to install 20161122 it says to me that i cant instal because the installed one is newer version. What to do ??? I really need to do clean install of firmware to be sure that box isnt defective..

sorry for bad english
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
And what are your problems?

You can try a beta from this thread....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
So, i updated from latest beta, and the only problem I have found, was with Playstore crashing, but after deleting data from the app, it seem to be working fine.

I tried today to install Magisk, and I succeded (It didn't work on latest beta), but Magisk fail to hide, I suppose due to previous Superuser, that I disabled.

Magisk work for me, and this app on other device wit LOS 15

I hope you have time to make a rom with Magisk ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Well, now they I know it should or could work I will certainly try.

Not really sure though what the benefit on a TV box is...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bernatovic:
Im scared to do that...

NEVER MIND
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
I don't live in my origin country, so I use an app to see the tv there.

This app refuses to work if the device is rooted. With Magisk I can hide this root on my phone, but I would prefer to be able to see it on my tv.

This is the app that refuses to work if the device is rooted:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motlaison.verny.tdt
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Downunder35m:
Well, I played around a bit just for the rooting part and then Magisk.

Since the box is not supported by default Magisk will need an already rooted device and a copy of the bootloader.

The fun part is that the box (or better Google) now recognises certain programs like Lucky Patcher, SuperSu or Game patchers.

If the firmware is rooted the Playstore also shows up as unlicensed and refuses to update Google and related apps.

Simply says for everything that it is up to date while on the untouched firmware a lot was updated right away.

To gain root access I modify certain files in the bootloader and also have to add some things in config files as otherwise SuperSU refuses to install.

I am now trying to reduce this impact to only get the most root access without any privileges for apps added or modifying system files.

With a full and standard root as I have done before the Playstore fails to cooperate, with a minium root Magisk currently refuses to install, claiming that the device is rooted or in the other case that required access to certain partitions is not possible.

So it might take me a little bit longer than expected to get the issues addressed and worked out, damn chinaware LOL
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
Make a backup with TWRP, and then wipe data, system, cache and dalvik cache. And then you can install the ROM

In case you have a problem, you can always go back to your backup.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ryox70:
i already made a backup and tried the install, but it keeps failing with ERROR 7

when i tried to restore i get a extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255, on restoring the system file data and cache restored with no issue using the same TWRP
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] vayavalla:
Can you write the exact error that you have?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ryox70:
extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255 when restoring the system part of the restore.

and im not home right now, will do when i get there.

ive added the pictures of the restoring error

the custom rom flash error

and the stock flash error hope this helps

*face Palm* there upside down took them on my iphone
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ryox70:
hey did you get your box sorted im having the same issue with the restore and flashing the rom same error but i have a 1gb box
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pharpe:
Well that was a like a year ago so my memory has faded. I was able to finally get a clean rom to load but I don't remember which. Once I got it to boot, I discovered that I had a unit that had the ram faked so I returned it.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ryox70:
oh well im looking everywhere for a rom, and i cant find one, would be helpful if i found a way to unpack the backup i made and reflash it back on the box but i always get the 255 error in twrp when restoring
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] pharpe:
Yeah I was never able to get the backup to restore. I tried like 3-4 different roms and finally got one to load. Sorry I wish I could remember more details but it was so long ago and I returned the thing right after.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ryox70:
well thanks for the help i guess ill have to scout for a firmware,
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Jakerjons:
good afternoon, I have a box X96 amlogic S905X 2X16 came with the frimware of the date August 2017. download the update of this thread dated 11/15/2017 and after the system made the copy from a USB led power only remains in red, the PC does not reconceive the device when connecting usb.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Hamerun:
Hello, I'm in the same situation as ryox70 with the same two errors: error 7 when I flash a rom and error 255 when I want to reinstall my backup. Can someone help us please?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] trezie:
Cant play MOBILE LEGEND

Hi,,,i have problem with my x96mini 2gb/16gb...i cant install Mobile legend from playstore ... But i can install from usb or download other site..the problem is i cant play that game because stuck on begining ....please help me to resolved it,,,,, :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] cristymc:
My x96mini 1gb crashed....it won't start because the software crashed.I tried reset but it does nothing.is there a way to re-soft this thing?

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Excuse me....can i find somewhere twrp for x96mini 1gb version?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] CesarSan:
Does this firmware works for X96 Mini?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JFK1975:
I don't think so. I wouldn't try!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Danny94:
[MENTION=2772353]Downunder35m[/MENTION]

Thanks for your great work :good:, can you release 2 different builds one with gapps and one witouth.

In my opinion gapps really shouldnt be on a tv box.