yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yonmax:
I have Windows 8 and Ricky's Custom Tool software does not start, it closes unexpectedly. This must be because my windows is very old.

I have 2 computers with Windows 11 single home, and I can successfully start Ricky's software. I can unpack level1 level2 and level3 successfully, but I cannot package, every time I try to package the software it closes unexpectedly, and does not create any files. Once you press "repack to aml upgrade package" it immediately closes. the log says:

Both computers have .net framework 4.8 installed and I additionally installed .net framework 3.5

DEBUG INFO -----------------------------------------------------------------------

Windows name: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Single Language

x64 Architecture: True

PC Architecture: AMD64

Path of the program: C:\Program Files\CustomizationTool\

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : Unpacking C:\STBOX\UPGRADEAndroid\Firmwares\xtk905w\XTK_s905w_v1_2024.img to level 2..

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : Rescursive delete "C:\Program Files\CustomizationTool\tmp"

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : LEVEL 1 ---------------------------------------

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : Splitting partitions from package..

[UNPACKER] : Unpacking XTK_s905w_v1_2024.img..

[UNPACKER] : [SUCCESS] Unpacked XTK_s905w_v1_2024.img

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : LEVEL 2 ---------------------------------------

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : Attempting system unpack

[UNPACKER] : Unpacking system.PARTITION..

[UNPACKER] : [SUCCESS] Unpacked system.PARTITION

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : Unpack complete

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : Creating upgrade package C:\STBOX\UPGRADEAndroid\Firmwares\xtk905w\testing.img

[CUSTOMIZATION_TOOL] : LEVEL 3 ---------------------------------------
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

This is an issue specific to AMD processors, im in the process of rebuilding the amlimagepack binary from scratch that will resolve this

Also, i have deployed an update
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mazjed:
Dear Ricky

the download link at website gives version 8.2 not 8.4

would you please edit

thanks
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] mAtvXk:
Edit version number in the link. ;)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Thank you for this!

Updated :)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yonmax:
Hello everyone, as Ricky says, it is a problem with AMD processors. Technical support answered me the same, however I tried it on 4 computers, all with different versions of Windows and the same problem happens on all of them. The tested computers have INTEL processors, but different versions, corei5-3230, core i3 8th generation, core i5 7th generation, core i7, with Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11 operating systems.

I have a friend who still has an Intel processor with Windows 11 and the same thing happens to him. Could it be a problem with Intel processors??? I thought there might be problems with the .net framewrok version.

I am waiting for technical support to provide more information, I will let you know here if I have any news.

Ricky, on another topic, I sent you an internal message, we need a little job from you, please.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi, i havent received this message, could you please email your request to support@rd-soft.net

Also, there were 2 issues, one that effected all pocessors and one specific to AMD, the issues have been fixed and the update has been deployed
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Also, i have updated and resolve the issue with AMD processors

I have tested on intel, awaiting feedback from someone with an AMD processor
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Confirmed, issue has been completely resolved in 8.4.2
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yonmax:
Excellent, here I have already tried version 8.4.2 on Intel processors and everything is fine. Now working fine. Congratulations on the good work Ricky. thank you so much.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Reporting issues helps fix the integrity of the software, thank you for your service!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
i cant change the boot video :(( can you make a video to introduce how to make a boot video to change it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Updated, fixed various bugs and added Rockchip firmware support!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
In the boot animation section, I turned on the "enable video boot" checkbox and selected a .mp4 video to make the boot video, but it doesn't work. I don't know what video format I have to set so that it can be a boot video.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,Is must be an MP4 file
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
I selected the file in mp4 format but it still doesn't work :(( when I press the "play" button only a black screen appears
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
this may be a cosmetic bug, i will look into this, chances are it will work when you flash

Also, i have updated to 8.5.3 everyone
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
I tried flashing with "enable boot video" and it didn't work, when I started powering on the TV box only the logo appeared and then booted straight to the home page interface without the boot video (mp4 file) and I did added before
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Could you please link the firmware?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
i use firmware at here https://slimboxtv.ru/tx3-mini/
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Everyone read that right, the tool now supports Amlogic, Rockchip and Allwinner firmwares!

Enjoy 8.6.0!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
can you please send me a direct link to the firmware? i cannot read russian unfortunately :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
You can download it at here sbx_tx3mini_9012p_atv_9_13.img
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi, it seems the bootvideo is in an off format, im not sure on the format but i am releasing an update for the tool to ensure its not an issue with it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Had to deploy an update to resolve a core issue.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Big update with quite a lot of minor cosmetic fixes, additions and stability improvements
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
It seems like this new update the error with bootvideo continues, even though I can play the bootvideo on the tool but when I repackage it it still doesn't work and I try with another firmware and it doesn't even work. Can't even display bootanimation and videoboot, I hope you can review this part :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

This is not a problem with the tool, the issue is the bootvideo for that slimrom firmware uses an encoding AXWindowsMediaPlayer doesnt support, and im guessing when you rreplace it, the video not showing up is due to the format you are rendering the video at.

Please try with this bootvideo and see if it works - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDqvMD41P_O_vYaV034BtON78tna2JST/view?usp=sharing
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Heres the info about the video so you can render for that firmware

General
Complete name : bootvideo.mp4
Format : MPEG-4
Format profile : Base Media
Codec ID : isom (isom/iso2/avc1/mp41)
File size : 2.60 MiB
Duration : 11 s 45 ms
Overall bit rate mode : Variable
Overall bit rate : 1 973 kb/s
Frame rate : 29.970 FPS
Writing application : Lavf58.12.100

Video
ID : 1
Format : AVC
Format/Info : Advanced Video Codec
Format profile : Main@L4
Format settings : CABAC / 1 Ref Frames
Format settings, CABAC : Yes
Format settings, Reference frames : 1 frame
Format settings, GOP : M=1, N=25
Codec ID : avc1
Codec ID/Info : Advanced Video Coding
Duration : 11 s 45 ms
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 1 850 kb/s
Maximum bit rate : 2 000 kb/s
Width : 1 920 pixels
Height : 1 080 pixels
Display aspect ratio : 16:9
Frame rate mode : Constant
Frame rate : 29.970 (30000/1001) FPS
Color space : YUV
Chroma subsampling : 4:2:0
Bit depth : 8 bits
Scan type : Progressive
Bits/(Pixel*Frame) : 0.030
Stream size : 2.44 MiB (94%)
Codec configuration box : avcC

Audio
ID : 2
Format : AAC LC
Format/Info : Advanced Audio Codec Low Complexity
Codec ID : mp4a-40-2
Duration : 11 s 30 ms
Bit rate mode : Variable
Bit rate : 110 kb/s
Maximum bit rate : 192 kb/s
Channel(s) : 2 channels
Channel layout : L R
Sampling rate : 44.1 kHz
Frame rate : 43.066 FPS (1024 SPF)
Compression mode : Lossy
Stream size : 148 KiB (6%)
Default : Yes
Alternate group : 1
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
I tried running the bootvideo you sent but it didn't work. I think it might be due to the video format or my computer.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
thats a different firmware all together that doest have a bootvodeo at all
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
Also with this firmware, in tool version 8.6.5, it shows a bootvideo item (but this item does not work when loading the firmware into the box) and when I run this firmware version, I do not see bootvideo but only animationboot when the box is powered on: logo will appear -> animationboot -> home page. Also because I don't know how to replace the animationboot.zip file, I tried to use videoboot but failed. The animationboot file I created includes 2 parts and 1 desc file but it doesn't seem to work. Thank you very much for your efforts to fix errors and improve the tool.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

These are unrelated to the tool, use the original bootanimation.zip as the base, then add your files to the folders and repack
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] yuhcou:
I used animationboot as a base and created a new animationboot.zip file. I put it in the tool r and pressed play, it worked, but when I repackaged it and loaded the firmware into the box, it didn't show up :( I also don't know if I Where is the error in redoing the animationboot.zip file? Probably due to some format
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
make sure the EOL chars are unix inside desc.txt (notepad++ > edit > EOL conversion > unix), if that doesnt work there isnt much i can do :(
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Updated

Changelog -

Added selective unpacking (only unpack partitions/files checked)

Fixed cosmetic bug in downloader (displaying "Downloaded" while connecting to server)

Added support for unpacking/repacking launcher (Resources only)

Added locale changing

Fixed no access to bootvideo directory issue

Fixed displayID Changing to blank

Build.prop editing now edits values for all build.prop files

Support for up to android 14 now added

General code cleanups and optimizations

Removed obsolete bootvideo enabling files

Fixed repack issue for allwinner firmwares

Changed logo to RD-Soft logo
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Alot of bugs should be fixed, turns out my building script wasnt copying over files without an extension???

Problems resolved now anywho
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] matrixx2024:
Thank you for this wonderful effort.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Next update will have a root with magisk function
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Anyone able to test the install magisk feature?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] BlueGogeta:
so this isnt very compatible with slimbox roms? when unpacking slimbox 11 mod for A95FX i dont see that it loaded any apps, videos, etc.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Can you link me to the ROM you have tested on? the slimrom i tested during development worked fine
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] BlueGogeta:
Hi it was this rom https://disk.yandex.ru/d/1A3dV57x5-2arA/sbx_mod_a95x_f4_atv_11_21.zip
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s0250:
where can i get a stock rom for my device? the device name is "NGB22-OSN" with Amlogic S905C2 on it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s0250:
i wanna delete a system app on my android tv 11 because it prevents me to install any apps outside the google play, the app is called "app watch by irdeto", i tried to delete it using adb shell command "pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.irdeto.appwatch" but when i do that, the system reboot itself right after i type to command and the app still exist, please help.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
its probably in a preinstall folder

does it allow you to disable it?

Also, the odds of the supplier giving you the firmware considering they wont let you download an app from the app store is slim..

Best to find another rom designed for your processor and use it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s0250:
the problem is i cant even disable it because when i do that, the system will reboot itself! and i couldnt find any rom for this Amlogic S905C2 processor
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
thats a tough one.. any custom recovery's or root methods?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hmm, seems it cannot unpack that, no matter what tool i use to unpack it, it doesnt seem to work
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] BlueGogeta:
AHH OK, thank you for your effort and providing this tool! looks like im stuck with my a95x f4, do you know if any s905x4 rom would work on my device?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s0250:
they say that S905C2 is similar to S905X4 so can i use the twrp for the S905X4 on my device ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gumka77:
TWRP depends on the Android version.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
There may be ways like copying certain parts of one firmware to another and flashing, it could be dangerous if you do something wrong so i wouldn't suggest this
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Update v9.0.1

Reverted kernel/recovery unpack/repack method

Removed root with magisk (unstable)

Resolved "bootlogo.bmp" already exist bug (proper disposal)

Added no network dialog on boot if no internet connection detected

Updates to licensing (static activation code)
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s0250:
there is no reset button on my device also i can enter to the bootloader but i cant install the TWRP i get this error when i do it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] shinobisoft:
Most Android TV boxes have the reset button hidden inside of the audio output port ( headphone jack ). It can be a PITA sometimes to get the box to reset tho... I'm not able to help with your fastboot issue however.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Check inside the audio jack as shinobisoft said, if not you may need to open your box, worst case scenario you will have to use the short pin method

As for fastboot, it seems they have disabled flashing via fastboot, so this will not be a possibility
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s0250:
i dont have an audio jack on my device, also i wanna know where is the place that i use short pin on my device ?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigorbi:
Hi Ricky , thank you for this awesome tool!I have one question regarding the usage of the tool. I`m a newbie when it comes to Android development so it may sound silly but anyway I have to ask :)

I own A95X plus TV box (Amlogic S905Y2) for few years and I wanted to change the ROM to Android 9 (it comes with Android 8 but many apps I need does not work on Android 8 including my TV provider`s app). Unfortunately ATV ROM and Slimbox ROMs are not available for this box , S905Y2 is a rare chip to be included in these most common Android TV ROMs I suppose.

Anyway my question is that both slimbox and ATV have ROMS for X96s TV box which also has S905Y2 chip as my A95X plus, would it be possible to modify one of those img files to make those ROMs work for my box? I also have the original Android 8 firmware file if needed. Would it be too complicated for a newbie to manage that?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] eagledipesh:
can this tool be used to port ATV A12 or A13 of another box based on S904/5 to S912? has anyone tried?

I have Tanix TX92 S912 3GB/32GB LPRAM?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] matrixx2024:
check thes >>>https://aidanrom.com/project/s905y2/
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigorbi:
yes I already have the ROM files but I don`t know exactly how to make it work for my A95X plus... X96s ROM does not load I already tried that.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] matrixx2024:
is how you do it when you say don't load . says all the details to help you. step bye step>>>https://androidmtk.com/use-amlogic-usb-burning-tool
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] bigorbi:
I think you didn`t get what I mean. There is no Android 9 ROM for this TV box (A95X plus). So when I try another TV box ROM(x96s for example which has the same S905Y2 chip) it always stucks at 3% with an error. I asked the guys in slimbox topic , their response was that the DDR init for my box is not included in the bootloader so I am searching for a solution to modify those img files to make it work for my box but so far couldn`t find a way.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

As long as you can find an Android 9 firmware compatible with your device you are able to modify it and make it an ATV based ROM
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Upcoming changes in the update

Complete-

Re-enabled replace kernel

Re-enabled replace recovery

Tweaks and stability changes to replacing kernel

Tweaks and stability changes to replacing recovery

Added "Root firmware" (SuperSU only)

Added "Remove root" (SuperSU only)

WIP -

Fixed display bootanimation when clicking bootlogo

Added Tutorial tab - how to do things
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] elbana10:
This is a great tool. Is there a free version of the wizard?Amlogic?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Yes, free version is fine for home use, paid is designed for vendors
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] elbana10:
Thank you, I will try it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Update 9.2.0

Re-enabled replace kernel

Re-enabled replace recovery

Tweaks and stability changes to replacing kernel

Tweaks and stability changes to replacing recovery

Added "Root firmware" (SuperSU only)

Added "Remove root" (SuperSU only)

Fixed display bootanimation when clicking bootlogo

Added Tutorial section (how to do things)

Added root with magisk tutorial
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] toilatoiok:
- Thank you for the wonderful tool.

- But now I see that it is impossible to unpack the .zip file with payload.bin in the folder.

- Please look again today!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ddogishere:
Hi @Ricky Divjakovski can you help me with this please:
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
I’ll happy check this however in the upcoming few updates I’m planning on phasing out unpack/repack to zip functionality

To maintain this it’s just not worth it
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

First of all you will need kernel, the application, libraries associated with it and permissions

You will have to do some research of porting/implementing this and seeing if it’s possible
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] toilatoiok:
Thank you very much for your interaction!

- Currently your tools work very well, I think the unpack/repack to zip feature should not be removed.

- Users also need that and it makes your tool richer in features.

- Some suggestions for you!
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] informatyk88:
Hi Mr. Ricky!

Thanks for amazing tool. Plz support the ota firmware ota.zip with payload.bin and ota.zip with .dat
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] ddogishere:
Can't they be found in the img rom?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] krykrk:
Merhabalar, Customization Tool'u kurdum ama kurarken sunucuya bağlanılamadı diyor tekrar kurdum .img dosyasını yükledim düzenledim kayıt ettim kaydetmedi olur mu bana yardım et?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] krykrk:
I wanted to add wifi to the .img file, I got this error, thank you for your help.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
What error are you facing?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] peperleon:
Hi, I have installed the Customization Tool, but when I tried to update the firmware, the software displayed an error. The firmware is for a rockchip RK3528 with Android TV OS 13, i need add wifi this firmware. Could you please help me?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] gianpiraf:
Buonasera.

Più volte ho chiesto un supporto perché il software va in crash e non reimballa immagini dopo le modifiche.

Cosa devo fare. Grazie
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Nigel7:
I have the Box HK1 Play 4/128gb, but I tried to install custom firmware and it ended up crashing the Box, I tried several times using the USB Burning Tool and the Box is not recognized (USB not found), I tried the Maker Burn Method Card and I also managed to do it , no image appears on the TV's HDMI, I tried to short-circuit the pins using tweezers and also with a screwdriver and the Box is never recognized, I can't revive the Box with the original factory firmware, I'm giving up, it's the The only Amlogic Box that I was never able to install firmware using the USB Burning Tool, do you have any tool that I can flash the factory firmware of this device to get it working again?? Can I somehow do it via ADB??? My Box is bricked and unused, and when I turn it on, the red LED only flashes and nothing happens, please help me.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] sevendroid:
Hi, i unpack this rom but it doesnt show Product info, applications and other informations. When I repack it, only makes a file of only 30,4mb . This rom is for a Mecool KM9 Pro Classic (KM1 X3 DDR3x4_1T1R board V1.2 2022-02-17) can you help me?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] grahaisw09:
Hi @Ricky Divjakovski, I have purchased the Full Version of Customization Tools.

But I didn't receive any email, can you help me?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] s3arch:
Same here @Ricky Divjakovski . Please help me too.
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] grahaisw09:
@Ricky Divjakovski

Okay the license has been activated.

Now the new issue is, I can unpack my firmware, but I can't repack to IMG again, it's force close when processing system_ext, is there any configuration missed?

Here is my specificationn.

PC : Windows 10 Pro x64, Memory 16 GB, Processor i7

Firmware : Amlogic, Android 11
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

This may be an encrypted or unsupported firmware.

Would you mind sending me the firmware for research?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

I am assuming this has been resoved?
[Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers] Ricky Divjakovski:
Hi,

This has been resolved?