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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Comparison of Models & Performance

G'day, These TX9 and TX8 series devices appear identical in specs.

The issue I have seen with every model, purchased by friends, for myself or for family, is their rate of thermal dissipation. Should they have improved ventilation, larger fans, and even a metal or larger chassis to fit a decent heatsink, they would run much faster. I do not know how people over-clock them as they appear already "maxed" out. Seems like the system gives a false report of the clock at 2.0GHz when the actual clock is 1.5GHz - hence why they always write "Up to 2.0GHz".

- ARM S912 Cortex-A53 Octa Core 2.0GHz CPU,

- ARM Mali-T820MP3 GPU 750MHz,

- 3GB DDR4,

- 32GB nAND Flash eMMC,

- HDMI 2.0,

- 2x USB2.0,

- TransFlash (Micro SD) slot,

- Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac . . . .

I never see any higher specs than this. e.g. no A72 CPU, no 950 or 990 GPU / CPU. All this technology is over 3+ years old (2015 and older) and still being flogged years later. I see the ARM Mali-450 "Penta Core" advertised but never how many core the ARM Mali-T820MP3 has. Some sites say "Tri Core" *1^ or "Quad Core" *2^ and the majority of others nothing.

I found this comparison between S905 and S912 - the difference is negligible, where S905 is faster in some test, and the S912 faster in other tests. The S905x I purchased was advertised at 2.0GHz despite fastest it can go is 1,512MHz :laugh:

I have a feeling all the Chinese resellers of these products have no idea of what they are selling! All these Axx models and Bxx models, Txx models, Mxx models, Xxx models, and so on. They mean nothing - appears to just be the chassis?!

I have noticed 2 models that have 4 x USB 2.0 ports, instead of the usual 2. This would be useful when you have a KB/Mouse dongle and storage connected, giving you the expansion options to connect other H/W and storage.

Makes me wonder if the "RK" series RockChip CPU's are not a better option, despite their limitations??? Just seems the RK CPU's have more models and receive more updates. e.g. New RK3399 6-core ($$$) vs Old RK3328 4-core ($$) *3^ + *4^

What do others recommend after purchasing these devices? RK chips? AMLogic chips?

I would greatly appreciate any feedback. Thank you!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] JaviR:
GPU - MPX where the "X" means the number of core units embedded in the SoC

As example, MP3 means 3 cores, MP5 means 5 cores and so...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
I knew there would be some logic! :) So with 5 cores it would be ARM Mali-450MP5 - I wonder why no one writes it?

Do you have a preferance to these Tanix and other 3rd party devices? i.e. since purchasing you wish you got a different device? The Txx, TXxx, Mxx, Bxx, Axx, Xxx models, etc?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zickler_malta:
have a strange problem with my TX9 Pro. If I delete the pre-installed Kodi (TV Center) and install Kodi 17.6 or 18.0 this version will quit back to the homescreen after a couple of minutes. This happens on the latest firmware and on the 2 previous versions that came before. The only version that did not have this issue was the original firmware that came with the box that was dated September 2017.

Any ideas why this might be happening?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Can we get a proper TWRP recovery.img image too, compatible with it's S912 chip? Then can boot from Micro SD (or "TF Slot") or USB drive.

I checked the ZIP and I do not want to have to flash TWRP and have it modifying all my core partitions - boot/recovery/system etc.

Thanks

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How did you install Kodi? I read another topic where others had Kodi / KD issues, and there was a flashable package you could use. Have found / downloaded and you tried that?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zickler_malta:
I just uninstalled the old version from the android settings and installed the official Kodi (which I had downloaded onto a USB) via the app installer.

Any idea what this flashable package is? It seems strange that they would limit you to their pre-installed version called TV Center.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Yeah, good point - opening up the AppInstaller (golden/brown box icon) may solve it.

I've never used any of the bundled apps. Know nothing about them, plus always used Terrarium or Bobby and similar ...

> "[HOW TO] KODI Linux on Amlogic TV Boxes" @ https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=180446
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Can we get a proper

TWRP recovery.img

image please? Compatible with the

S912 chip

? Then we can boot from the Micro SD (or "TF Slot") and so on....

I checked the ZIP attached above, and I do not want to have to flash TWRP and have it modify all my core partitions - boot/recovery/system etc.

Thank you!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] worraps:
[MENTION=5626353]zusatzmetall[/MENTION] - Please can you upload the files required to install Alice UX. Thank you.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zusatzmetall:
Hi worraps,

I have uploaded the file, have a look @:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74831127&postcount=2

if I could help you, click on Thanks.

best regards
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] CayenneGTS:
Can someone please tell me what the following will be after the Jan OTA update is flashed? I'm just trying to determine if I even need to apply the Jan OTA update or not. I just got my TX9 Pro yesterday and it has Android 7.1.2 already on it. Does that mean it has the latest build? That's the part I'm not sure of......

Kernel Version

Build
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Manimecker:
Updated post with latest official upgrade.

Firmware details

Archive: TX9pro-20180205 / TX9PRO-ota-20180205

Model: Tanix TX9 Pro 3GB / 32GB TV Box

Image file size: MB / 721 MB

Platform: Amlogic S912

Image: TX9pro-20180205.img / TX9PRO-ota-20180205.zip

Build number: Amlogic/q201/q201:7.1.2/NHG47L/20180205:userdebug/test-keys

Changelog

– Updated Airscreen

– Updated Netflix

– Updated Google Play Store

– Added fake WiFi function (if we are connected by LAN, our device will think we are using WiFi). This is useful for some games as Asphalt.

– Removed status bar battery icon

– Fixed some video playback freezing
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Manimecker:
Check your version at Settings / About page.

If it's the latest version, upgrade to the february one.

If not, upgrade to january then to february.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] CayenneGTS:
Thanks! Mine came with the latest firmware.

Has anyone been lucky enough to install Kodi? I keep getting an error saying the version I'm trying to install conflicts with an existing version even though Kodi is not listed in the apps installed.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipmode_11:
Should i get TX9 PRO S912 or an RK3399 enabled device? Given it has 2x A72 + 4x A53 instead of 8x A53?

And do I get 4GB of DDR3 or 3GB of DDR4??

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Install BK Disabler to find hidden apps, manage services and activities, rename apps, uninstall, etc.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kodimods:
Bricked

I have two that bricked I think. I can't access recovery on either both have no Boot logo on the front and both don't display anything. The first one when I try and flash with the burning tool it fails around 2% with a 0x10105002 error. The second one with same USB same and same firmware Feb2018 it flashes fine but says boot with no image now, but when I plug in an HDMI cord and it doesn't show boot?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] truewego:
Can I set alternate launcher as default??

I have tried many times to set other launcher as default but not worked and back to stock launcher after reboot every time.

Too bad and boring!!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] primo7:
Hi, I just got a tv box TANIX TX9 PRO. I deleted the pre-installed TV Center and install Kodi 17.6. I also install latest firmware 20180205. I have a problem with playing Blu-ray ISO files and MKV Video files.

On Hard disk connected to USB port I have more home Blu-ray videos saved in ISO images files. I bought this TV box primarily for watching these videos and of course films in other video files formats. Kodi opens my ISO file and go to Blu-ray Menus. But when I select the desired video from menu the video starts, but stops like a frozen image. Then I saved on Hard disk only video unpacked from ISO. Video is in m2ts video format. Video now plays smoothly. But if I fast forward video and then press play, the video freezes. Then after about five minutes the sound starts to work normally and video forward with a big pinch. I have a similar problem when play MKV video: when I fast forward the video and press play, the sound works normally while video freezes, and after cca 20 seconds the video works normally as well again.

I have to say that in the Kodi installed on Raspberry Pi 3 everything worked great.

There's someone else with similar problems when play MKV or ISO files?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] papla83:
HI.

Can we check the vidéo codec used ? I think it's h265 and I have a lot of troubles with mine tx9 pro and the lastest firmware. I downgraded the firmware version to the first released and it's works better but not perfect.

The s912 devices have problems with some decoding especially with h265. I still waiting for a solution but seems to be difficult.

Keep smiling.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] primo7:
Hi, papla63,

I'm not sure, but I think it is H.264/MPEG-4. .m2ts is a standard used on Blu-ray Discs. For MKV I do not know which codec use.

Before buying, I was sure that if it works well with Kodi on Raspberry Pi 3 will also work well on TANIX.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] papla83:
By my expérience I can say one thing : we can be sure about nothing with this s912 devices. I have a t95z plus and a tx9 pro and on my t95z plus the only one solution is to put à 7.1.1 Android rom version and no problem with HD decoding. On the tanix the first is à 7.1.2 and I have trouble.

Maybe I make a mistake about the codec used. I think I 'll going to do à test with All h26x format and Def to try to understand something.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kain75:
Same ploblem

I have the same problem :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] klanistok:
First u should make a app backup with (default backup app from tx9), then flash firmware and after that make a app restore from previous backup.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] techspy:
Has anyone been able to run an app that wont run on rooted devices? I am trying to use DirectTV Now but it wont run on rooted devices. I read that there is an xposed module that can hide root from apps but I can't seem to get xposed installed correctly. Any help please?

Edit: Got it working
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hedo68:
TX9 Pro only works if no power and USB is connected to a Laptop

Hi,

My TX9 Pro stopped working; the logo glows but nothing on the front screen. I've tried resetting and reloading the firmware, still doesn't work.

The machine will only work if the power is disconnected/turned-off and instead connected to my laptop via USB. As soon as I plug the power back in, it stops.

Does anyone else have a similar problem and can assist?

Thanks,

Mark.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] KALI2000:
Hi my friends...

I'm having problems with Tanix ... it gets stuck very often and if I disconnect from AC power and connect right away, it gets locked in boot ...

I have to leave it disconnected from the AC power for a while so that it works again.

It's very strange...

Also, sometimes, I press the off button so that it is in suspension and it goes off, but immediately, the screen and the logo light up and it does not work again until I disconnect it for a while from the AC power ...

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance.

PD. I have the last update and I have repeated the flash twice to rule out flash error.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] KALI2000:
I solved the issue...

the issue is generated by the excess temperature, just open the box and disconnect the cable power logo.

Now enjoy Tanix
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Soldiaz:
[MENTION=5626353]zusatzmetall[/MENTION]: do you know wether I cant flash tanix' firm to x92?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] azmann75:
is it working?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zusatzmetall:
X92

Sorry but I have no tx9 box anymore. my tx9 box broke. I think that maybe you can exchange the dbt file, but I'm not sure.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] omruuu21:
Audio issue

Does anyone know how to use the spdif at the back? Will it only work with 3.5mm to rca?

I’ve tried using the optical spdif but there seems to be no red glow so I’m guessing it’s not optical at all?

Sorry for the noob question
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zerokool_2:
does Tanix TX9 Pro Support 2 TB External harddisk?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] colin p:
I have a 2 TB USB portable drive on mine with no problems.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Henrik_Nyberg:
I'm also seeing problems with h265 stalling the whole unit.. when decoding the video the sound and picture is fine, but after about 1,5h the unit halts.

I need to remove the plug and restart the unit this way, using the remote to access the restart menu works but it will not shutdown even if it's pressed.

I'm on the preinstalled version 20180402 (7.1.2)

If anyone has a solution for the problem please let me know.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] papla83:
I think your trouble is a power trouble (maybe a problem with ac adaptor)

If you can, try with an other ac adaptor, more powerful (same volt but more watt).

If the result is same try to open your tanix and check the dissipator, try to add a fan to check if it's not an heat issue.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] EugeneBOtto:
Speedtest

Have you found a cure for your speedtest problem?

Myself and a friend bought our TX9 Pro's 2 weeks ago and we have the same problem.

He has got a 4 / 1 Meg fiber and I have a 20 / 2 Meg fiber.

The TX9 Pro's came with the latest firmware loaded.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nmsv:
I didn't... While it seems that speedtest results are poor, I do notice that if you just put the device to sleep, the next time you wake it up the videostream will come with artifacts. I have to restart it and then no more sluggish video/audio.

Do you know what's the latest firmware?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] l0vef0rey0u:
Hello every one. i need some help. i have flash stock firmware TX9pro-20180205 via USB Burning Tool. select force erase all. now i lost my serial number. it show Unknown on info. i have try flash some other stock firmware version but nothing help. So,How can i fix this? help me please. So sorry for my bad english.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Henrik_Nyberg:
I've now tried another ac adaptor, has not solved the problem. The problem is also visible in high res h.264 movies 2. I've tried to have it turned off and then tried vlc playing the movie when the unit is cold.. Still stame problem.. I've tried to contact the developers and sent in a request but no answer...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] klanistok:
i also got problem with tx9 pro,GETTING 4-5 freeze per day and i need to unplug AC :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Madmonk33:
I had the same problem with the tx 9 freezing but haven't had the problem since i put it on it's side at the back of my tv.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] colin p:
It does run hot. I bought a USB fan from Amazon and sit the unit on top of it. It used to run at around 170* F, but with the fan, around 130* F now. Hasn't froze up since.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zelioalbernas:
where do i find the tx9 pro launcher? please post a backup here
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] danielhvf:
recommended?

Overall, do you guys recommend this box?:confused:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali04:
Hi guyz, I have the same question. Do you recommand this box ? this box is it rootable ? Do you thik that is better to switch on alfawise or beelink ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Renato Pedrassoli:
Hi, I installed the rom rom stock via Burn card maker, but I ended up marking the option erase all (with key), now I'm missing the serial number, how to fix it?

Ola, fiz a instalação da rom estoque rom via Burn card Maker, mas acabei marcando a opção erase all ( with key ) , agora estou sem o numero do serial, como corrigir?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gdyer911:
Bricked Box - Only Blue light comes on

Hi -

I have the same issue. Only the blue light comes on. I've tried to use the burning tool but the device is not even recognized by the pc when I try restore mode.

Any success with this?

Thanks,

Greg
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Renato Pedrassoli:
ola voc

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Olá consegui resolver?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] syked:
Flashable TWRP

I have TRWP version that I used on my Tanix TX9.

You can change this filename to recovery.img and use the memory card to boot into it but pressing the rest button with a toothpick and plugging in the power cable at the same time.. Once booted into TWRP, you can then flash the device with the recovery image to recovery and use it permanently.

If you want to go back to Original Rom, you will need need to revert to original recovery img or flash via Armlogic USB burning tool

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13Pq11YM283OyGMVMiPfESDoF_xlrZyLE
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Daught:
I wonder how much of an upgrade is the TX9 over the basic s905w when it comes to running a complex Kodi skin like Titan, and for options such as scraping.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rvelho:
Hello everyone, I have drops on the wifi box. i have a mxq s805 the wifi works fine but on tanix tx9 pro the wifi drops constantly

Any suggestion?

Thank you!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Daught:
I got a chance to play just a bit with my tanix. I copied a heavy Kodi setup and it handed it pretty well. Huge interment over the s905w.

The stock ROM seems pretty good. I really liked the atvxperience on my s905w box. It is worth switching ROMs on the TX9?

I opened the box. The cooling will need improvement. There are no vents, and the main radiator is currently to the cooling with a spongy heat transfer block.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Daught:
Anyone notice audio out sync on these boxes? I tired all kinds of different sources in kodi and they all seem slightly out of sync. What can cause the issue?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gesaugen:
I want to use Tanix TX9 as chromecast device for audio. It's connected to AV receiver so I want to turn on the Tanix and send the audio from my phone (Samsung S6) onto Tanix to play it on receiver. Is there way to do it without needing a screen to see what I'm doing on the Tanix and how to do it?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali2:
Hello, I have an issue with my tanix tx9 pro s912 lp memory model. Im unable to download to the SD card. I don't know what to do? I try SD card fix, I try also fx file explorer to enable write SD.

I have error concerning android storage framework.

I think I need to install xposed framework but I don't know how to do? I install the app and it say that I cannot install it

Can you help me plz?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] alwazeplayin:
This box appears to be missing DocumentsUI.apk , which i believe to be the reason that you can't grant access to external storage. Does anyone know of a fix for this?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali2:
What can we do ? installing another rom will solve this issue ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] alwazeplayin:
It probably would, so far I've been unable to get a different ROM installed to see.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] alwazeplayin:
Flash this zip in recovery to fix problem.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/srqx37zhel845nj/TX9_DocumentsUI.zip
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali2:
Thanks it works!!

Now just need to find a way to have libreelec without stuttering.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] alwazeplayin:
You're welcome, it was frustrating me as well, not being able to write to any external storage.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali2:
Yes me too. I have this box almost 2 month and I still don't have solution to write on SD card and read movies without stuttering.

Now one issue is solved and I very Happy :D.

Concerning video stutering I think that i'm the only one who have this issue.

I tried Coreelec and Libreelec 8.2.2.3. I can't install other version of LE probably due to dtb issue (black square on boot).
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali2:
[MENTION=5108069]alwazeplayin[/MENTION] I have an issue. When I'm trying to download file, the download stop... I'm not able to download to the sdcard unfortunately. Mostly, it happen with big files.

Have you the same issue? How do you solve it?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] alwazeplayin:
[MENTION=3559522]hali2[/MENTION] i believe that Android has a 2gb file size limit, the only work around is formatting the sdcard to NTFS and finding a way to direct your downloads to the sdcard.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hali2:
Im able to download bigger file (10go) on the internal drive so i don't think that there is no limitation concerning android.

=> In fact you are right, there is a limitation due to sd card format. When i'm download, the file stop at 4go and here is the problem of FAT32. So your advise (format NTFS) is the solution.

NTFS and Exfat have no limitation.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickbike:
hi all

is it possible to extract tanix image? i need alice UX

thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] manstrat:
I bought the tanix tx9 pro and yesterday I installed it with ethernet via a powerline tp link. Although my connection is 24Mbs and measured on my laptop about 18Mbs. When I make my speedtest from tv box showing speeds of 500 - 700 kbs. The same is done in the wifi.

what can I do?

PS i have flash stock firmware TX9pro-20180205 via USB Burning Tool
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nickbike:
your problem seems to be the power line... i've tested one.. from 2000 mbs advertised i got only 170-200 mbs constant speed and burst speed of 300 mbs so i can assure you power line is the problem.

solution ... Cable (lan cat5/6) or wifi repeater ( use with DD-wrt for more options in firmwares)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] xyzteste:
Using HBO GO

Hi,

Does anyone use Hbo Go with sucess on TX9 Pro?

Mine is playing back videos with sound but no video..

:(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ludditefornow:
How do you change the tiles on the home page of this box? I cureently have TV Centre, Play Store, Netflix, My VPN and Chrome as the large tiles. How can I change those tiles to a different app?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ludditefornow:
I had the TV centre version 17.6. I went to the Play Store, found Kodi 18.2. Store would assumed it was already installed. So I uninstalled from Play Store and then Installed from Play Store. Worked fine.