yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
can I ask, why do you want know downgrade ?

if it's a bug others will benefit from knowing first
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] vijay2:
This is not a native ATV firmware..
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
none of the boxes in this forum come with proper ATV versions of Android, the manufacturers loaded this box with altered pixel firmware. you are extremely unlikely to find anything but that.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
Can you confirm that the A24 is a chipset version? Because the firmware has different letters and numbers (X18, X19, A21, A24, etc.) and the names Pixel2/MBOX.

This firmware "T95-H616-A24" is 10.1.A24_20210315-1615 and is designed for 2GB/16GB. I don't have 5G WiFi, so I can't confirm if it's for the Dual WiFi version. Version A21 does not work on my device. I have 4GB/64GB with Dual Wifi and firmware was 10.1.A24_20210315-2036 MBOX. This "1615" have slower WiFi speed on 2,4Ghz.

Has anyone tried to investigate where the update system will connect? So you can download the latest original firmware from the manufacturer? How do I identify the device manufacturer if it is not displayed on it? I need original firmware for my device.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] vijay2:
Don,t flash A24,A25, And X25......All these Roms Have Locked Bootloader
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] amyli8789:
any one have a link to a newer firmware, certain iptv apps keep on crashing in A25
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
Sorry for my English. Attention, check you have fake RAM and ROM size. To check the actual size, you need to open the TV box case. and see the labeling of the RAM and ROM chips. The TV box stickers are also fake. I also became a victim of deception (and there are many deceived). After flashing the TV box, it turned out to be 2/16, but it should be 4/64. I thought that this firmware version was not for me, but after checking the microcircuits on the datasheet, I realized that the manufacturer and seller were lying about the true size of RAM and ROM.

Users who have the true size of RAM and ROM after flashing with any version of a24, etc. are of the stated size, not reduced.

Check, open a dispute if you come across fake RAM and ROM.

For example, my ROM marking is PFC52, according to the datasheet it has a size of 16 gb, but it should be 64. RAM I have sec k4b2g0446c with 8 chips of 256 mb each, 8x256 = 2048mb, but it should be 4096mb
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
Please, check chips what i have?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
The photo shows the characteristics of the RAM chip, 512 not megabytes, but megabits, 512 megabits, 4 blocks in each chip. 512 megabitx4 = 2048megabit, now converting to megabytes 2048 megabit / 8 = 256 megabyte per chip. ROM I have like you 16gb
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] graphfxorl:
lol i can confirm 100% that my T95 one i bought from Amazon did indeed have a root slide switch in settings and did not work at all. After a few days of mix and matching different roms,boot,bootloaders ect I came across the A25 rom. "ALL I HAD TO WAS SLIDE THE ROOT SWITCH and reboot and it does indeed work dual wifi bluetooth and all. And I sure do have an unlocked boot loader. And Rooted with out using any extra apps at all. Add just to be sure. I flashed back the A24 and root slide did not work. I flashed the A25 and it sure in the hell does work. On box link below I got from amazon. (however its a pos no matter what you do with it.) I have a nvidia shield and a couple mi boxes and a jetstream only reason i bought this is I was high and bored and wanted to see how far regular android came along acting like android tv os. And in my opinion they are all crap. So I just may turn it into a pure linux box. Or toss into the junk box with my crap boxes that started with Boxee.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CRV62C4/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
I understand that there are two versions of the T95 prefix. The first one without bluetooth and without wifi 5g, firmware for it with the X prefix, and the second version with bluetooth and with wifi 2.4 and 5 ghz, firmware for it with the prefix A. I have a second type of prefix, the root switch is in the settings and it works. bluetooth works.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] vijay2:
Brother, you can only downgrade till A24......You cannot downgrade A 21 or A19
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] graphfxorl:
i can go from A25 to A24 all day long and I know because I spent most of the day doing just that.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] vijay2:
First check A21 or A19 for downgrade....if you success,please tell me
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] chemsul:
i agree with you. I have two 4gb/128 memory devices. One device's version is x22 and no bluetooth option in settings. And the other device's version is A22 and bluetooth is ok. If i load the A24 firmware , will the problem solved? Because i don't find A22 version
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
Hello, there must be hardware support for the TV box, for bluetooth and Wi-Fi to work.

If you have a chip installed on the board-AW859A, then you have hardware support for bluetooth and dual-band Wi-Fi, it is enough to flash the firmware version with the prefix A. If you do not have this chip installed on the board, then the firmware with the prefix A will give you nothing.

In the photo there are two versions of the boards, with an AW859A chip, and without a chip.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] chemsul:
I upgraded this a24 version. But memory of my devise was 128 gb , now is 32 GB . Is every memory for diffent firmware? If oki how can I find it?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
this means that you were deceived with the rom memory; during the sale, the manufacturer modifies the firmware so that the memory shows more memory than it actually is. Some buyers are lucky and they get what they bought, i.e. rom and ram are not fake. You can only check by disassembling the TV box and check the rom and ram markings, according to the datasheet. I wrote about this above.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Hi guys i have same tv box with #85 post, letme know which rom good for me, i try upgrade T95-H616-A24.img and 25 too but always have fault:( u have any idea guys? Thy ur answer.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] vijay2:
X14 is Good And Stable rom......This Rom is also Atv Rom
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
Hi. This A24 works great. A25 have bugs. Vontar fw in this thread works too. In this device version did not work older version as A24 (but wifi is slower as before). Use SD card to upload firmware. USB cable method does not work. When the Android stick figure appears on the screen, the upload does not work. You don't have to wait. Try a different firmware.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Thx man, maybe do u have link? Thx
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] vijay2:
Here is The Link....I am tried all firmwares But X14 is best..... https://disk.yandex.com/d/d_7X2uGwWAgVVw
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Thx!
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Thx again, i did upgrate A24 but driod saw only 16 gb space, but i have 32gb maybe u know something rom which one read all memory? Thx.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
It's unlikely. Add a photo of the motherboard here and we'll check your chips.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
There is
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
In your photo I can see only part of the rom chip, but this is enough to conclude that you have a pfc52 10al chip, its size is 16gb. Ram memory you have micron d9pfk, which means that you have 2gb ram memory. This is how Chinese manufacturers deceive us.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
in your photo I can see only part of the rom chip, but this is enough to conclude that you have a pfc52 10al chip, its size is 16gb. Ram memory you have micron d9pfk, which means that you have 2gb ram memory. This is how Chinese manufacturers deceive us.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Nice, i buoght 4/32 😂 awesomrle, thx for info
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
I bought 4/64 but have 2/16.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Its really sad. But we do nothing.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
You're right. I warn buyers on aliexpress and on thematic forums to check the configuration of the TV box after receiving it, and open a dispute if they were cheated.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
How to uninstall hidden apps? I mean advertising that randomly appears in menu and others that slow the device. I mean an ad that randomly popup in the menu etc and others that slow down the device. Which apps can be safe uninstalled?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
I have firmware A25, there are no ads anywhere. To get rid of YouTube ads, I installed smart tube. Maybe you should check your TV box for viruses? Because I have no ads.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] dacsaba:
Maybe u right, but what did ali or buyer they send back 3 dollar refund im sure! Grr.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
I agree with you.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] Stealth75:
<<UPDATE>>

Never mind, I think I sussed it out.

<<UPDATE>>

Hi all, I'm trying to apply the latest firmware following the instructions (stick toothpick in to press button until the android logo comes up) I've found the hidden AV port button, the only problem is, when I press it and connect the power to the box, nothing happens! It just doesn't turn on.

Any ideas? Is there a simple trick I'mmissing?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
Try SD card method.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] CHRISTIAN ARIAS:
Friend do you have the firmware for this card? Please help me ,,,,

my comrreo is compras71alpina@gmail.com

Amigo tienes el firmware para esta tarjeta? Ayudame por favor ,,,,

mi comrreo es compras71alpina@gmail.com
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] CHRISTIAN ARIAS:
It is without chip

Es sin chip
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
How to update GooglePlay? APKpure not work (instalation failure).

How to certificate Google apps and turn on DRM/HDCP?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
I'd like the know that first part myself, for the 2nd part I think there's a toggle in developer options but it's toggled on by default.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
I'm not sure people have been deceived, this box comes in 3 versions as you probably know 2/16 4/32 and 4/64. if people are flashing firmware designed to only address a certain block size and it's the wrong firmware for their device that's just as plausible as an explanation. I know I've nearly used all of my internal memory at one point without an issue.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
I do not understand. GooglePlay cannot update itself. Even if I click on the version number in its settings. Manual installation via APKpure or elsewhere failed. Of course, I am allowed to install from unknown sources. Then how do I do the certification myself? There is no certification, DRM or HDCP in the developer menu.

If you receive a device, for example, which has a 4/64 sticker, but after try saving 30GB it breaks down, then it been deceived. Because you pay bigger price as 4/32 what real received. The real state of the device can be found on the chips description.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
the manufacturers are fly by night cowboys. they took a phone rom and removed certain features from it. they limited the stock recovery, removed the ability to see running services, removed the recents menu etc. they've also locked down many apps in such a way that removing them will cause a bootloop. the firmware is garbage basically. we're lucky the basics still work.

once I get a box from AMLOGIC that has real manufacturer and community support I'll be happy to experiment with this one more.

everyone's next boxes should be AMLOGIC boxes, they have TWRP, custom roms, Linux and all kinds of good stuff. plus Allwinner is despised in the high tier modding scene.

on the firmware I have, the stock firmware it came with, I have a DRM checking toggle in developer options. after reading about it I decided it was better left off. there was a guy over on another site who said google play could be updated but he wasn't very patient with newbies and never gave any details. maybe using ADB you can install an updated play store. google services framework does update though.

I'm currently not willing to risk bricking this box as I've done it about 4 times already and I have it setup as good as it's gonna get for now.

switch to magisk root by using the magisk manager BEFORE VERSION 22+ Do not use v22. turn off the root switch once you have magisk and change the CPU governor with a kernel app to ondemand. don't mess around with other settings as the rom can crash while running. I've done this too.

if you're trying to get Netflix working at full resolution there's a modded apk for here on xda, I've not tried it. maybe there's a modded Prime too ?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] F0L:
Glad my thread started a good debate about this box and variants.

I gave up on it and got the Vontar X1 (just to have blue tooth). That box is pre-rooted and works great.

Anyways, how did you use earlier version of Magisk, as everytime I try and use earlier version, it refuses to work unless I update. I have tried removing net connection, still forces me to update to latest.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
if I open the manager it tells me there's a newer version but I just have to ignore it. everything carries on working just fine. the majority of android devices out in the wild, phones included, should not try to update to version 22.

there's not even a reliable source for stock firmware for our exact box configurations so patching our boot.img is not realistic.

side note, either they've mounted the system as r/w on this rom or they've spoofed lots of code to make an earlier rom look like android 10. I was able to delete a system app with just a root explorer which shouldn't work.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
OK need some help...

I'm trying to use the ADB & Fastboot for Android NDK module with Termux terminal to run ADB commands

I'm have no luck even getting a device name from this stupid box.

the closest it gets is

emulator-5554

is that serious supposed to be this boxes name ??

has anyone had anymore success using ADB with this box ??
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] F0L:
Hi,

You can change the box name in the menu?? thats all I did. Unless your talking about ADB name, which always seems to be random from device to device.

As for ADB, I just connect it to my PC and am able to mess with it that way.

For me, on every device, if I use earlier magisk and it knows theres a new one and simply refuses to work until I update. So it forces me to use new version.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
thanks I was doing something HEROICALLY wrong so that entire question doesn't need answering.

I've only been using magisk for 2 or 3 years so I started with versions around 19.x

I've never had it stop working and now on version 21.4 it really doesn't want to be asking people to update (although it does). version 21.4 is where the majority of users will have to stay for good as v22 works via a totally different approach which involves downloading a copy of your firmware and patching your boot.img

if you update the manager app to a version that's not compatible with the zip that can break root and all your modules functionality.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
LOL so erm yeah, if anyone knows a reliable way to get any newish version of play store installed on this box I'd really love to here it.

I was looking at why it wouldn't update normally or wouldn't accept a sideload apk and decided to just delete the original. I took a backup of it just to be on the safe side (rolls eyes) and pasted a newer version into /system/priv/PlayStore.

the first time it pasted OK so I set the permissions to match what was there before 644 and rebooted. no play store. I tried to install over the pasted app, no joy. I tried to use ADB shell (from a phone, no PC) and no joy and LOTS of strange results even trying to get a device name. I have a fastboot module on a rooted phone I can hook up but I know nothing about that stuff yet.

has anyone managed to sideload an updated apk for play store on this POS box and if so how did you do it ?

hugs love and kisses, 3mel

I should add I tried pasting the original back and newer version multiple times, the majority of results ended with an apk that had a file size 0B. I'm not sure if this box is supposed to read only or not. I can delete system apps no problem with X-Plore granted root but I can't paste them back. are there any magisk modules that might help as I have that onboard ?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
also can I ask people who have titanium backup installed to tell me what it shows for the size of your system partition please... many thanks
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
The marking of the chips makes it clear how much memory the device has. I think the firmware sees the actual memory size when installed, like in windows. Deception with memory was widely discussed on the Russian-language forum.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
I'm not so sure firmware for a 2/16 device will adapt to address a 4/32 device successfully. someone already mentioned the firmwares have different code letter attached that seems to indicate memory and partition sizes.

not all boxes do Wi-Fi at 5 and 2.4ghz either but their firmware will still work on other boxes.

if you can definitively show there are different numbers of memory chips or different model numbers on chips depending on memory size your theory will be proven.

stores like amazon would've withdrawn them from sale if people who'd never flashed found they could only store 12 or 24gb of data.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] the forerunner:
I will not argue that the firmware adapts to the size of the memory, but there are buyers who won a dispute with sellers with alliexpress, which means that the sellers admit to cheating with the size of the memory. It's no secret that the Chinese can also fake the marking of chips, but usually they do it to change the characteristics for the better. Anyway, thanks for your interesting opinion.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] Mrperfectjb01:
This 2/16gb version?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] luckgames:
hello , now I was in doubt due to the comment above .

I bought 2 tv box of this model but without bluetooth, they use pfc52 10al d9pfk does that mean it's 2/16?

I bought it being 4/32 lol

Googling I found the vontar x1 model here on this site demonstrating the hardware is identical minus an ic next to the wifi antenna

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ix...eshevyh-android-pristavok-na-chto-sposobna-i- stoit-li-pokupat.amp.html
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] luckgames:
Android TV Box Firmware Upgrade

Download Turewell Android TV box tools and firmware here.

www.turewell.com
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] datdoan:
me too, but i upgraded firmware "DZ-T95-R1-R8-R9-A25.img" is ok

sorry for my bad english
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] mura20:
Do you think the Vontar X1 firmware is compatible with a T95 4gb/64gb? Thank you
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] m1lanco:
Compare ports ;) T95 has more versions.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
I've managed to update the play store with the help of X-plore

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lonelycatgames.Xplore

I doubt it will help you to get this device certified. it's made with "borrowed" firmware and apps without being registered with google. can't see google ever certifying this box let alone giving it widevine legitimacy.

but if you still wanna update play store...

• make sure root is activated, preferably via magisk but the root switch will work, it's just a bad idea to have anything that asks for root to get it on a box like this. see the first post for details.

• install X-plore, go into it's configuration and choose root access as superuser + mount writable.

• download a play store apk that's universal i.e. for any device or for Armv7 and rename it to PlayStore.apk exactly. I originally said get an arm v8 version but must be v7

• navigate to /system/priv-app/PlayStore and move the original file somewhere safe. delete any other files in the folder and then copy the renamed downloaded file to that location.

• long press on the apk you've just moved and scroll to the bottom of the list that pops up to permissions. make the permissions read 644 over on the right, check this if needed https://chmodcommand.com/chmod-644/

• once it's said success on changing it's permissions reboot the box and the homescreen button for play store will open the newer version you've swapped.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] Hieuwyatt:
Hi everyone, i use my boc T95 H616 allwinner 4+32GB

Anychance for this device can use Netflix ver for Android TV, not netflix ver for mobile ??
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
worth a try but you shouldn't bet on getting higher resolution or HDR, this box is as far from ever being certified as it gets.

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[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] Bertonumber1:
@3mel If you need certification for whatever reason on this Google play.

Use a file manager with # privileges

Goto data / data / com.android.vending /sharedprefs

Look for Finsky.xml

Open in text editor

Look for the line

<boolean.device.google.certified<string>"false" >

Change the "false" to "true"

Save the file

Reboot

Go back to Google play, settings your device will now be "certified". This spoof works on any android device

Hope this helps

Ps.. Any news on a recent firmware with magisk for 4/64 T95 box?
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
that's a nice tip there! I've actually all but given up on this box now, I've never been into burning cards for firmware flashes.
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] Bertonumber1:
Haha me too I only looked through the old post as the kids box went on the blink.

I use an ugoos am6 plus in my living room now with sasvlad firmware. Will never look back..

Hope you're well

Regards
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] 3mel:
it sounds wrong to say ooh nice box but ooh nice box!

yeah the t95 went down to one working USB port which annoyed me, the rest is running better than ever but I got myself X96Max Plus2 now @Bertonumber1
[Android Stick & Console AllWinner based Computers] Hieuwyatt:
It's not working,anyway tks u

anyone have netflix ver ATV can work on this box T95,don't need 4K,JUST need HD or at least 720p