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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nolook:
for those on 1028 nougat, i did a factory reset *before* doing the ota oreo update and everything is working that I've tried..
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MauroRTR:
same here :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] aravind777:
Bricked MIBOX AFTER OREO UPDATE

I tried this, but doesnt load and same screen shows up. What to do?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ZeRoZeRoRaZ:
I have the same issue.

It works on original remote but it don't on my tronsmart remote.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] lars79:
I have the same problem....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] shemsha:
This update was horrible, so sorry I updated.

Besides the external HDD fat32 issue which is bad, I also have horrible audio issues now when using dolby digital plus on Netflix. The audio goes away for a spilt second every 30 or so seconds. This was fine on android 6.0.

Any idea what can I try?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] errorx:
Same here, cant access NTFS drive via Kodi.

However, VLC reads NTFS drive just fine. Strange and annoying, had to hook up HDD to router as NAS and redo whole library setup process to watch anything...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] cadkey:
In Recovery mode, Factory reset
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] kociubin:
Successfully upgraded from Neugat to Oreo. Some impressions:

====== POSITIVES =======

-Chromecast works perfectly now (previously I had to retry multiple times to start casting)

-No more issues with SPMC and KODI playing MPEG2 TV streams from HD Homerun (it used to stutter a lot in KODI)

-Seems snappier overall

====== NEGATIVES =======

-I noticed some audio issues with my sound bar where volume would increase/decrease dramatically every once in a while. I disabled audio normalization in the sound bar setting and disabled Dolby which appear to have resolved the issue. I'm not convinced this is the end of it though. I plan to do more testing with this.

Overall, I'm happy with the upgrade.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mfg81:
Me too. Seems better while playing 4k. Smooth now but before it wasn't quite smooth.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rastalord:
HDD (at least in NTFS) is not working for me in most of the apps after the update. Kodi is not reading the drive, MX player as well. Archos is working but often there are some audio sync issues. VLC is working well but sometimes there is no audio at all. Not sure what is causing these issues. I wish I did not update. If anyone has an idea how to downgrade to 6.0 please advise
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Resolute:
Surround sound passthrough isn't working. Android raw or Android iec aren't working.

Mx player, spmc and kodi tested and no any success.

Only dd5.1 works
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zebnastien:
Using the Mibox with a recent Yamaha soundbar and an old Samsung TV, the setup is :

Mibox -> HDMI -> Soundbar -> HDMI -> TV

- V6 : All worked fine but no CEC (important feature for me)

- V7 1028 : Got sound but no picture, probably because of f*****g HDCP protection. CEC functional but useless (yeepee!!!).

- V8 : Same as V7.

- All version direct to TV : Working flawless.

Same problem as described before with an AVR...

I suppose there is no way to force HDCP 1.x instead of HDCP 2.0 ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] THEDARK_:
Hello,

How downgrade oreo to mm ?

I only have bugs with the version OREO.

Thank you
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mick16_alvaro:
Another one with the problem of HDCP2.2 with an AVR... No workaround yet, right? I have been reading and testing things out for 2 hours with no luck. In some other devices like Amazon Fire Stick it seems that you can work by setting the display to 1080p fixed. Tried on the MI Box with 1080 as well as 720 to no avail.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] afromoh:
Hi.

cannot write on external storage... ( com.documents.android) missing.

Mx player and some apps cannot find external storage.

Audio problems, have to restart mibox to solve it.

This update is as a beta version.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mazinya:
Another one with HDD issue and sound problems when using VLC, MX player. PLEASE tell me there is a way to roll back to the previous version before the update. Is there any news about them releasing a fix??
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Elpatii:
This oreo update has broken me the possibility to play Twitch stream in 1080p/60fps from Kodi. It's full of stuttering now, even with a factory reset.

Nice update...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] zdgrunf:
can't read hdd, box wants to format it?? no way....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] hundreder:
We are so stupid and naive.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] matraca1:
Hi guys,

does the latest Oreo solve the auto framerate switching or is there a workaround for this issue?

If they didn't fix it on this one they hopefully will have it fixed when they launch a new version of the Mi Box. Is just this small things to be fixed for it to be become the perfect player.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gaetanomarotta:
It would be interesting to know if the nvidia shield with oreo has the same issue (external drivers exFat reading issues)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Kino Ng:
Hello, was just upgraded to Oreo too but regretted. My installed chrome is missing in the homepage and after I reset it, the chrome is totally gone. Now I have nowhere to download it again and install it. I also noticed the back key from other universal bluetooth keyboard is not working anymore. Any way to downgrade back to Marshmallow?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] marcribe:
Same here, but my TV is HDCP compliant (1.4).

Also, Netflix don't work anymore, it was perfect before the update
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Fullpoweradonf:
Oreo update : It's a joke ???

How can we read HD movies without support of NTFS ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] baczek:
Microphone dont work, YT crashes all the time, box on standby restarts itself every 15 minutes... You think factory reset will help? Downgrade to MM os even posible?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Lemonato:
Spent the last few hours trying to get back to MM but with no avail. There are 2 main issues that I faced, following the instructions from this thread https://xdaforums.com/android-stick...ic/xiaomi-mi-box-mdz-16-ab-downgrade-t3737186

1 is that the current Oreo update has no root access (unlike the Nougat 1028 firmware) so no way of backing up or overwriting the bootloader

2 is that the Nougat 1028 firmware will not work in recovery, you will get an error saying the package is for "once" but this device is a "" . I tried modifying the update package but then I got errors due to the signature not matching

Hopefully someone more skilled than me will come up with a solution, until then looks like we are stuck with this ****. I'm quickly losing faith in Xiaomi
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] RiTCHiE007:
man o man.... wish i never did the update.... i really hate how xiaomi always messing things up..... also it seems that the auto framerate problem still isn't fixed and that without root i cant use my external hdd in kodi....
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Mad_Duke:
My main problem is if I set a static IP on the Ethernet connected to USB it says it's disconnected.

YouTube finally works every ****ing time weeee.

It was a bit finicky before I did the factory reset. After that everything except the aforementioned static IP problem worked like a charm. (a couple of visual glitches here and there.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ZeRoZeRoRaZ:
With latest Kodi installed from here http://mirrors.kodi.tv/nightlies/android/arm/master/ I was able to add smb drive but not by browsing but manually adding serwer by name and it works.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] phoenix08:
Please do let me know if you find a way to downgrade to MM.

Lessons learned, No more updates without confirming the stability.

Thanks in advance :)

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[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rcmpayne:
Nope, everytime I start my mibox on O, I am back to 720p from any other setting. However, on 4k2k60, mkv (70gb+) movies play a lot better in kodi.. also have options to set 422, 444, etc for 4k2k@30
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] aperture:
try to disable "Auto switch to best resolution" under display settings.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rcmpayne:
That doesn't help ;(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] nolook:
hmm im running the latest kodi off the playstore and had no issues adding my smb network share the normal way. i dont use usb devices for strorage though so have not tested that.

two major things ive noticed (i did a factory reset before update):

1. no sound after mibox gets out of sleep mode (only reboot fixes)

2. no mic working (anyone know a fix?)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rcmpayne:
I think the guys complaining are using a usb NTFS drive.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] phoenix08:
The update messed up with everything. So far no way to downgrade to MM . The only option is to get it replaced/buy a new one.

$60 wasted

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Probably a huge chunk of data in them ( which is not easy to be backed up and reformatted and moved back and to find that the issues are still there.

I wish if there was a mibox competitor out there. unfortunately, we don't have an option :crying:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] stopa10:
Hello, guys, after the Oreo update, Plex stopped playing some of my videos on the Mi Box. This is obviously a Mi Box's fault, since the same videos stream just fine on other clients.

The workaround I found was to install the Kodi Plex add-on, and ever since I am using that in place of the native Plex app.

This is the only major problem I found with the update, everything else seems to be fine.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] matraca1:
It's a shame Xiaomi doesn't get this fixed! Shield as alternative is just way more expensive than the Mi Box...

Just wondering: Are you trying to tell us it is working for you?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rcmpayne:
Try emby! I find it works alot better than Plex and supports more formats.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] N73dp:
Petition for the prompt decision of arisen bugs

Petition for the prompt decision of arisen bugs

change.org/p/xiaomi-xiaomi-mi-box-android-tv-oreo-update
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
Is there any way to disable auto-update? Or box will not auto update at all?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] trinsic:
Disable Direct Passthrough in Plex. Had this problem too.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jvg:
I have the same audio problem. I have had the problem also with Android 6, but a factory reset fix it. Now with Oreo the problem remains with f.reset or recovery+f.reset.

The problem is with Dolby Digital Plus (Kodi or Netflix). I have tried Dolby, DTS, Dolby True-HD and DTS-HD MA and didn't noticed any problem.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] flipside101:
please email service.global@xiaomi.com explaiing your issues referencing this forum

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/mi-box-oreo-ota-update-now-just-goes-to-a-black-screen.44639/

and

https://forum.kodi.tv/showthread.php?tid=275083
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] brunobelo:
The update ****ed up EVERYTHING. I'm pretty pissed off, bought this piece of crap last week, took me 5 days to transform it into something usefull, used it for one day, then comes this crappy update...

My wifi does not work for more than 1 minute;

Ethernet adapter won't work either, worked on 6.0, btw;

My 8bitdo won't pair, at all;

Kodi keeps crashing;

General freezing when doing something;

My setup with logitech harmony is a little ****ed up too;

I'm really pissed, the system never asked me to update, I've blocked update on developer settings, but it ignored me and made the update. Now this piece of hardware is useless. I'll never buy from xiaomi again, never ever.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] phoenix08:
I bought a new box and did the setup .Guess what ? it automatically updated to oreo !!!!!!! So I wasted another 60$ . Any one reading this shouldn't make the same mistake .Please

So my best advice : Try to reset the box to factory settings and setup again. Could fix some of the issues.

One of my friends tried contacting Mi US and they responded with a workaround that is nothing related to the issues !!!!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djmanu:
Hello,

it seems like we cannot install apk from unknown sources anymore.

The install from unknown sources option doesnt work anymore ... do you have the same issue ?

Thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] noam212:
I've installed apk from aptoide without any problem
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rosfudum:
remote control bug with OREO

I've got a bug with OREO update.

I set MiBox in sleep mode via Power Button on remote control and, after times (a couple of houres are enough) It goes in a state that turn OFF (or at least disconnect) Bluetooth and I have no chance to turn it on again because pressing Power Button from remote does not triggers any action on Box.

The only way to bringing back to life is physically turn it ON and OFF disconnecting supply cable (very, very awful).

What can I do?

I've already perform Factory Reset but it comes with the same issue.

Is there a way to downgrade to Android 6.0?

Anyone else with this bug?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
How did you block update? I don't see that option under developer settings :confused:

Btw, maybe disabling download manager apk will do the job. Store cannot start if is download manager is disabled...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] aperture:
Not sure if it works.

Anyone already tried blocking the OTA domain to prevent the update?

I just tried setting up an openDNS account and blocked

android.googleapis.com

and it somehow prevented me to download the OTA file

if your router supports custom scripts and configs like AsusWRT by Merlin you can try this approach.

I created a host file to block the domain.

/jffs/configs/hosts.add

127.0.0.1 android.googleapis.com

and it also blocked me from downloading the OTA file.

3rd option download Blokada app.

add host android.googleapis.com in the blacklist.

and start blokada.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
Are you sure that update is coming from android.googleapis.com?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] aperture:
as far as i remember there were nougat beta user that were getting marshmallow updates and somehow this was the solution for them to stop the false update they're getting.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
Tried to block it on router and update was still downloading. Below is the list of public IP addresses/ports my Mi Box is currently accessing. Most of them are from Google, so blocking some of them will block update. But we have to figure out domain name, otherwise DNS may give another IP and box will update. Damn, update should be up to users, not automatic.

108.177.122.100:443
108.177.122.100:443
172.217.0.42:443
172.217.0.42:443
172.217.0.42:443
172.217.0.42:443
172.217.0.42:443
172.217.0.46:443
172.217.0.46:443
172.217.0.46:443
172.217.0.46:443
172.217.12.110:443
172.217.164.106:443
172.217.164.106:443
172.217.164.106:443
172.217.164.106:443
172.217.5.106:443
172.217.5.106:443
172.217.5.106:443
172.217.6.42:443
173.194.167.9:443
216.58.193.182:443
216.58.194.170:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.202:443
216.58.194.206:443
216.58.194.206:443
216.58.195.234:443
216.58.195.234:443
45.77.78.241:123
64.233.176.102:443
64.233.176.102:443
64.233.176.102:443
64.233.176.102:443
64.233.177.94:443
64.233.177.94:443
64.233.185.139:443
64.233.185.139:443
64.233.185.139:443
64.233.185.139:443
64.233.185.139:443
64.233.185.94:443
64.233.185.95:443
74.125.166.170:443
74.125.170.124:443
74.125.195.188:5228
74.125.199.188:5228

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Until we figure out how to disable or block correct IP, I've blocked all IPs except to my Plex server. Not optimal solution but at least will prevent damn box to update.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] OscarBaia:
Oreo crashed my MiBox unble to adb or install any firmware.

Had to buy nvidia shield TV with Oreo.. no regrets... great device. all working, external drives all working no issues exFat.

MiBox support is zero... great device botched by lack costumer support and good firmware. A shame.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
Disabling Google Play Service will prevent update. If you check storage used, shows 650MB or more if download started. Of course, after disabling play service some apps will not work. So still looking for better solution but at least most of things still works for me without messing with the firewall.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] OGambiarra:
2.2 HDCP Oreo Error Fix

I solved the problem with a cheap HDMI Splitter 2 x 1 between my Denon Receiver and the Xiaomi MI BOX, apparently it breaks the HDCP protocol. Everything is running perfect right now. I hope this fix can help you guys. It´s a small budget to get MIBOX live again.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] trinsic:
This is unfortunately my second device from Xiaomi with less than steller software. My Mi Band doesn't even work with iOS anymore, the app is rated a 2 star on the app store. I completely lost hope for that device, hopefully this one doesn't get forgotten with new Xiaomi devices.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zebnastien:
It worked for me too. The problem with this workaround is it make you unable to use HDMI CEC features. Auto power on/off my TV and my Soundbar from the box was my main expectation from the update...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] rodrigoscoelho:
Where did you buy it?

Enviado de meu SM-G9600 usando o Tapatalk
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] jvg:
What sound format (with the automatic option) Netflix see with these splitters? 5.1 or stereo?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] criminal666:
Is anyone having an issue with their TV automatically switching input to their Mi Box? I am sure there is a setting which I could disable on the TV, but I never had this issue before the Oreo update.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] OGambiarra:
5.1
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] clist_2018:
bought passive splitter, did not work, same message on the screen about HDCP...
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] MauroRTR:
an internal test build fixed the HDCP 2.2 and NTFS compatibility issues. only available for beta testers.

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads...g-issues-here-please.44773/page-3#post-425624
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] clist_2018:
i am impatient...how do i get into beta testing?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] brunobelo:
The fact is: this device is, now, garbage. Xiaomi will never correct all the bugs, will never let us downgrade and the device will be unusable forever. Thats what I get from buying from xiaomi. I'll never do it again, I swear. Cheapskate mother****er ass company.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
Ironically, users were asking for update for months/years. First for nougat, then oreo. When update finally came, most of them regretted of updating. What personally pissing me off, is that we cannot choose to not to upgrade. The only way, beside trying to block IP addresses, I've found so far is to disable Google Play Service. Of course, after that I'm not logged in and most apps do not work or as should.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] djibril13:
I have a white pixel stuck on upper left corner after upgrade. It shows up after a while when device fully boots.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] wrwolf2:
went thru the upgrade ( android 8 ) and despite few buggy things still ( few apps crash; backdrop screensaver crash; can't enable usage and diagnostic; ) everything else seems working fine.

ˆˆˆˆˆˆˆUPDATE: everything was sorted after " factory reset " and adding back all apps, once more.

haven't activated xiaomi' netflix trial though ( never used netflix and using prime video instead ); is there a final time by which we should activate netflix promotion ? how long does it last ?

( compared to standard one month trial with netflix for first time users )
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] brunobelo:
Those mf from xiaomi banned me from the forum, just because I was asking for a solution, and a FAST solution. I'm not paid by xiaomi for working for free for them.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
Do you kiss your mother with that foul, filthy mouth?

Just a few big bugs and the solutions are being accelerated. Most issues are in hands of app developers and Google themselves
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigtalker:
Xiaomi has temporarily stopped any further updates. They have a team bugbusting at a furious pace on a priority basis. You can keep track at https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi-box-mi-tv-mi-projector.116/

They have already released 3 sets of patches to a closed testing group
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Zeljko1234:
Well, they should do testing before pushing update to all or do soak as serious companies do. Now they are just trying damage control. The biggest problem is that we have no choice, box will update by itself and we cannot go back.

Yesterday, I tried to make some videos to be played by Plex. Whatever I do, no central sound or video must converted message or is not playing at all. On old MM, the same video is playing out of the box.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] brunobelo:
I am pissed beyond 300%. They've banned me from the official forum saying I have "foul language", which is true, but I'm obly complaining because THEY damaged my device without asking me. I've bought this on 06/18! Do you have any idea how pissed I am? I'll return it to the seller and swear to god, NEVER get anything from them again. And as a hardware reviewer, thing I am, I'll just say the thruth. Cheapskate company.
[General Accessories] The Owl:
I have a XDA IIi (the Apline) and have been looking around for a decent mount that didn't cost a fortune and more importantly worked. Baring in mind I have a extra heavy duty Battery on mine for when I am away from the car, I found this one.

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Now I fitted it this afternoon (it arrived very promtly this morning) and this is what I said in a e-mail to Coral Phones (the Supplier's)

I have just had a reply and You all maybe delighted to read their response

Which I was pleased about and I hope the Admins and Membership is as well, this is the Home page

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