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[Android TV General] dhcr:
I am having some similar problems with my new Allwinner H618 T95Z 4/128 gb box. I am trying to record to internal memory or usb memory. After a couple of days of trying, it seems that Android 12 security is preventing me from recording with Tivimate.. When I try to set a path in Tivimate, it will set a path to internal memory, but immediately stop recording. When I type in a path to the USB drive, it seems to record until the buffer is full, but it stops without creating and saving the recording. The file appears in Tivimate, but there is no content.

Some have suggested creating a folder named ar.tvplayer.tv, but that hasn't helped in internal memory nor USB memory.

Others have suggested moving the Tivimate app to the USB drive. I cannot find any option in the T95Z to move the app to the USB. I have reviewed several YouTube videos on how to do this, but the options seem to be missing on the T95Z, running Android 12. I also cannot find any way to set the USB as internal memory. Others seem to be successful moving the recordings via SMB to their computer, but I do not have a server set up to do this, and don't really want to run a computer all the time.

Can anyone help me to move Tivimate to my USB storage, or point Tivimate to my internal memory or USB? Please remember that this didn't seem to be a problem before Google improved our experience with Android 12, and possibly Android 11.

Thanks,

dhcr

Below is my solution to this problem - Setting up a NAS.

First, I just inserted the flash drive into my router. Then, I had to reformat my flash drive to NTFS because my Netgear router did not recognize my flash drive exFAT format. I created a Recordings folder in the flash drive. Windows file explorer was used to see the flash drive.

Second, I set up the path to the flash drive in Tivimate. The server address is just the IP address of the router (example 192.168.1.1). Then the ID and Password are the login credentials for the router. Tivimate let me select the Recordings folder. Recordings have worked pretty much flawlessly after the setup.

Overall, setting up my NAS (Network attached storage} was easier than I thought.

Hope this is helpful to others.
[Android TV General] kickats:
Hi all

can it play video 4k H265 10bit ?
[Android TV General] dhcr:
The outside of the box says "Hevc H.265". It also says "8K UHD" This probably means it wil handle your requirements.
[Android TV General] kickats:
Yup. But i can't play VP9 4k 60hz ( only below setting can run )

H265 4k 10 bit. Some player say Hardware not support (vlc,mxplay..) it show dark. Other play run it not smooth. I think it use software decode

In fact . Play 4k not good with stremio

It seems not good than s905x
[Android TV General] arnoldtan327:
my Allwinner H618 T95Z 4/64 gb was preinstall with apps like prime video, vlc, APKPure and some other apps that I don't use at all. I tried to uninstall it but it will auto install and start the apps after reboot. Anyway to prevent the auto install and auto start of the apps. Thank in advance.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Current A11 (actually it is rooted A12) download link!

983.24 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz
[Android TV General] wwwwwwwwccccccc21:
hey there, can someone help me flashing a custom clean rom for my "T95 Max H618"? it comes with the bigdroidos 2.0.1 and i read somewhere it has some malware, is it true? anyway, i want to flash with a clean one, thanks!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
To flash you need Phoenix Suite and/or Phoenix Card.... Bing search for each or both...
[Android TV General] boxtivi:
Hello all.

I am having some similar problems with my new T95 MAX H618 ?
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Use Phoenix Suite to flash ROM on to box or Phoenix Card to flash it to a microSD card for flash box
[Android TV General] boxtivi:
ROM...? i do not have , please help me !
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
you will have to google search for your ROM for the Max box. I have the T95Z+ Box and it is different ROM.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
What chipset does the box have?
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Read carefully!!!!!

T95Z - 2GB/16GB & 3GB/32GB Firmware Links

This firmware is for the DroidBOX T95Z 2GB/16GB and 3GB/32GB models only. Do not attempt to use it on any other device. They are not for ANY other model, even if it has T95Z in the name, they will not work and could damage your machine. Do not flash these files if you do not know which device...

forum.droix.net
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
There are some technical things you need to know about your box before you start flashing firmware images.
[Android TV General] boxtivi:
google+bing
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
English please
[Android TV General] boxtivi:
I'm sorry.

google+bing....No result for my tv box T95 Max Android 12 Allwinner H618.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
T95MAX Android12 Allwinner H618

Hello, I bought the android box 12 T95MAX H618, the box boot looped when I received it (it turns on and after 5 seconds restarts). I managed to get the stock firmware and I reflash it with Pheonix card, but it continues, if I unplug the box or...

xdaforums.com
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I didn't have any problem. Bing search, first link at top of page.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Is your box an "Allwinner" brand?
[Android TV General] fadex:
Hi guys,

My IR remote stopped working properly.

I may have sit on it and now it seems like it changed frequency or channel or something. Doesnt respond to input.

It still lights the small red led light but nothing happens.

Tried to change batteries, left without batteries for hours and so on but keys are not recognized.

Anyone has any idea how to fix this?

Thanks in advance,
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I doubt it changed frequency, more likely a button was pressed on remote to change the mode of the remote....
[Android TV General] fadex:
Something changed, mode, channel or something. I think these IR remotes are universal and they come from the factory set to a specific "brand" or "family" of remotes. I think somehow it got changed to something else.

Dont have any idea how to reset it to factory codes though.

I might have to buy a new one that claims to be T95Z Plus compatible and hope for the best.

Ghost, do you use a wireless remote or just the iPazzPort? In any case can you shutdown and power on the box with those?

I cant make the wireless remote to power on (from shutdown) or resume (from standby) from that remote, so right now i have to pull and reinsert the power plug to start the box, which sucks.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I use ipazz, and can shut it down but haven't tried to figure out how to start it.
[Android TV General] tebokqui:
Hi, is there any firmware that has Dolby TrueHD audio support? The ones I tried (from here) do not...
[Android TV General] jorensanbar:
Hello everyone!

I have a T95Z Plus 4G/64GB that stopped working.

The boot begins, the internal screen shows the word BOOT, the TV shows the logo animation, and when the animation ends it stays on the logo.

My TV Box had the latest firmware updated via OTA.

I looked for information to access the Boot Menu to perform a Wipe, but if I press the reset button (A/V plug) and connect the power, the screen remains black and the LEDs are red.

I used a MicroSD in MBR mode and with the PhoenixCard in Product and Startup options, Burn complete the A11 Firmrware, and as soon as I insert the MicroSD and connect power, the screen remains black and the LEDs red.

If I remove the SD, the BOOT process starts and stays on the same screen.

Mother board says T95Z PLUS Version 5.0
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
You might have success to use Phoenix Suite to flash the firmware with box connected to PC. That is what I normally Use.
[Android TV General] jorensanbar:
Well, I don't know the reason, but I tried again, not with the A11 version, I used the previous A9 and the process was carried out satisfactorily. Everything works again now.

Thank you very much!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
maybe the 11 version is wrong or corrupt.... hold on and I will give you another version of it. you do have the H618 chipset correct?
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
983.24 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz
[Android TV General] jorensanbar:
I was able to run the process with that image. My device is now running with version A11. All functions and Google Play work without problem.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I use Square Home 2 Launcher. To get to settings from the launcher, on the remote press the button with the lines and scroll down to system settings....I am getting use to the box and with the latest update it is pre-rooted!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
My home screen.

......

Well, did it work for you?
[Android TV General] glennss:
Yes , firmware installed and it's much better, smoother and faster.

Still got some issues with Plex, annoyingly when in TV mode i cant play anything with AC3 audio, looks like some codecs are missing according to the log... All works fine when Plex is in mobile mode but controlling it is a PITA... Will take another look at it later if i get time but thanks again for the firmware (y)(y)
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
What are you using Plex for? And you are welcome. Use update app in the app drawer to update to A7. You are welcome welcome. Did you see the screenshot of my homescreen?
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
I should have been more specific in my earlier post; I meant an interface with another file system, not a user interface. I have been able to get a decent UI on the thing (I like AIO Launcher), I just can't get it to connect to a computer and it corresponds to some settings that seemingly are disabled on the device. For watching videos and stuff, it's a perfectly fine device, tho it's got a bit of a heat problem. I just want control over the filesystem so that I can use the item for development projects.

Your desktop looks nice by the way. So you downloaded the firmware update from the regular source (the correct link on the device) and it installed pre-rooted firmware on your device? How do you know it's rooted? I'm currently trying to use LiveSuit (the mac version of phoenix tool) to make a bootable from your firmware, but it is not working, giving a "invalid image" error. I appreciate the upload though!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Will answer your questions in the morning!
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
So, can you tell me how you obtained the pre-rooted firmware and how you know it's rooted? I'm really curious.

It's not particularly important, it's unlikely to fix my device which is for some reason refusing all connections, will not flash firmware, and crashing all permissions apps (making it impossible to set up Magisk, etc) with what appears to be some global settings override I can't find out about. My next move is to try setting up a connection the next time I am using a windows computer.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Rooted, checked with root checker app.... Also I took it one step further by modifying the firmware with a patched magisk boot image. Do you know how to flash the firmware? I will give you a link in the morning for the magisk patched firmware to flash....
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Interesting - i'll be happy to try it, thanks!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Here is the link to Android 12 A5 pre-rooted

Android 12 release A5 is in post #16 of this thread
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
T95Z Plus H618 TvBox Android 12 Release A5 Magisk patched!

File on MEGA

mega.nz
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
T95Z Plus H618 TvBox Android 12 Release A7 added comment, the A7, do a factory reset after flashing!

File on MEGA

mega.nz
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Help Guides for flashing by PC or Micro SDCard are in post #19 of this thread!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I tried to patch A7 with Magisk but it would not boot...... Will keep working on it.
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Nice! Thanks a lot for the dump, that gives me something good to test with. I'm going to circle back to this project. I'm still wondering about the results i'd get with a Windows build, so far i've only tried OS X and my two Linux builds, with no results from adb and failure to load modules from SD. Glad to hear you are having more success!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
If I can truly understand what you want/trying to do maybe I can help more....details details details....
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Okay, well, don't feel obligated, but here's some bullet points from my previous posts that hopefully will outline the details for anyone who follows this thread in the future. The device's exact specs are earlier in the thread, current software: 12.1.A4 version: BigdroidOS 2.0.1 kernel: 5.4.125 #25

1. Device not recognized over USB A-A connection, multiple cables tried, device not recognized by OS X system, android studio, command line, LiveSuit OS X, other android devices etc.

2. Wifi debug connection option not present in settings.

3. Developer options in settings do not seem to have intended effect/do not allow USB debugging etc. all MTP/PTP options tried

4. Device does not perform normally when SD Card flashing process is followed/does not attempt to flash from SD card. I just get a dim red light from the RGB.

5. No success in flashing images from SD in recovery mode, so far I have tried images burned with BalenaEtcher and Phoenixtool (which I had to run in WINE)

6. Magisk crashes on patching/ installation

7. Permissions for apps (EG total commander, google files etc) work only sometimes/crashes permissions pane

8. Other settings and functionality apps unable to get permissions

Here are my goals with the device in order:

1. Connect device to a computer or

2. Flash a firmware to device that is rooted/rootable or is at least detectable

Here is my conclusion:

1. Device has defective software which i would love to dump, analyze, and upload but cannot

2. Device likely has hardware defect (the switch inside the AV port) that prevent it from being flashed from SD

3. Device will not be useful for much besides watching youtube, but since it can receive an OTA update, may have a better software package in the works.

4. Device may connect to a Windows box and i've not been able to try this except for virtual desktop. I'll need to try this to complete my troubleshooting.

Again, i'm not looking for a solution from you to this mess, you've been very helpful already and have provided a firmware that I will continue to try to get onto the device. I just don't want it ever said that I don't provide details.

more resources:

adb not finding my device / phone (MacOS X)

Doing Android development on a Mac and this very new phone I have doesn't show up in the devices list in adb. Lots of other phones and devices work fine for me so I know my setup is good. I have

stackoverflow.com
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Understand and will address your problems in the morning. Tied up on the road rest of this day. I will get you going on a rooted firmware. Patience is the virtue to success!
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Or in this case, whipping out my soldering iron and bridging the left contact behind the reset button, which was not connected to the board.

Encouragingly, fixing this defective contact has allowed Livesuit to detect the device and attempt to push firmware over USB from my MacBook. After a few tries I was able to flash the A5 magisk patched firmware that you'd provided, which allowed me access to the A7 firmware update. As one would assume I got "install fail reason 20". Following that I downloaded magisk manager which gave me "Abnormal State" but then allowed me to direct install. Following that I was able to verify that the device was rooted.

I can now see a few apps that were missing or invisible before: the "Allwinner Package Override Application" and the "Permission controller 31 system image". I am able to grant apps permissions and access the onboard memory as r/w which allows me to use the device in a normal fashion. Success!

I suppose the only question that remains is whether it's worth it to try and get the A7 update on there, and to find the underlying problem with ADB. I probably will do, now that it seems I can flash a working FW on there if I need to. Again, thanks for your help.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Magisk would have to be uninstalled in order to get the update..... Will explain later..
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I have yet to figure out how to get the box connect to the PC in order to use adb mode or fastbootd mode. Once that is solved the possibilities would be endless like installing TWRP and a script for full R/W for partitions. I am running that script on my OnePlus 9 Pro phone now running A11. A12 will be available in a few weeks according to developer. A11 and below file systems were UFS, but starting with A12, it changed to EROFS. As far as LiveSuite, I am using Phoenix suite and Phoenix card to flash the firmware. If you elect to flash the A7, you will need to do a factory reset after the update. That is what I had to do when I tried it today. Glad you made some headway and what a find on that connection issue. Later my friend.
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Installing busybox:

busybox (https://github.com/meefik/busybox) was giving "no space left" errors. busybox installer (https://github.com/SmartPack/BusyBox-Installer) "installed" 0 byte applets into /system/ instead, which is bad. You can see if your busybox install is 0 bytes using the former installer, meefik's.

I was able to fix and complete the installation as following:

1. run SmartPack's busybox-installer to create the placeholders

2. copy /system/ to writable memory using total commander

3. move /system/preinstall/ back to /system/ and overwrite

4. delete whatever preinstalled apps (aptoide, etc) that I don't want inside /system/preinstall to create some space

5. run meefik's busybox, uninstall busybox,

6. run SmartPack's Busybox-installer, then verify install using meefik's tool.

I'm sure that's not the most streamlined solution but it worked.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Will give it a shot!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Didn't understand step 1 about placeholders
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
okay! following that I was able to install a proper version of termux from their official page: https://termux.dev/en/ - for this device I think that's "termux-app_v0.118.0+github-debug_armeabi-v7a.apk", it's working so far, although I also grabbed the "debug_arm64-v8a" version to play with later.

it's worth noting that the version in the Google store is outdated and should not be used unless you want to update all the repos manually. docs on that here "https://github.com/termux/termux-packages/wiki/Package-Management"

anyway once I was at the command line:

"pkg install root-repo" followed by

"pkg upgrade"

"termux-setup-storage" and

"pkg install openSSH"

then I followed some of the instructions here:

A Guide to Setting up a Development Environment on Android Devices

Overview

medium.com

and voila - a working interface is available on my computer through SSH by which I can make changes to the android system on my T95ZPlus box. Success! This obviously gives me a lot to play with, I'll swing through in a couple of weeks with whatever findings. Happy holidays.
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
All I had to do to inadvertently make placeholders was download and use busybox-installer. Instead of giving a "no space left on /system/" it made a ghost install with all of the files at 0bytes. I referred to that as "making placeholders"

I'm not really sure if it was a necessary step, but it did happen. I was able to see the 0 byte install from busybox after that which kind of let me know what busybox-installer was doing.. it's kind of hard/bad to put my stumbling around into a list of "steps", but hopefully there's a trail there you can follow if you wish.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I just found out, once you flash the A7 version and do factory reset, install the magisk 25.2 apk and at the top, click on install, click on the direct install, then click on let's go....then reboot. That completes the magisk root. Then you can use magisk modules...no fooling around with BusyBox.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
I also got box connected to adb on laptop, next and final step is getting fastbootd or bootloader connected...😁
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Can't seem to get Termux or Terminal Emulator to work. Keeps crashing on startup. If I can get this working, that would enable us to flash in fastboot mode in the android OS.
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Termux was a bit tough, did you try both of the versions i mentioned? Def stay away from app store download and you can use those top keys to fiddle with crashing apps with a keyboard. Oh and you may have to enable the correct version of termux to display over other apps within the pref pane if it has problems displaying. Good luck! This device is nearly maximized, it's some kind of miracle

MC

Edit: there may be better solutions for getting to a command line from your position :)
[Android TV General] Oranguman:
Amazin'.

What was your process on that as best you can recall?
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Make sure debug is enabled, go in settings, about phone, status and write down IP address. Make sure tv PC is on same wifi network as PC. Then in adb terminal window on PC type "adb connect ”tvbox IP address" ex: adb connect 192.168.1.999! One step forward!😁
[Android TV General] Sinaz20:
Hi there. Could you elaborate on this fix? Which side is "left?" When you say you bridged a contact (not contacts?) what did you mean?

I have the same box, and get the same results (dim red LED, no response.) I opened up the box after reading your comment and could not detect any solder defects around the switch. Maybe you could doodle a diagram of what you are talking about- maybe I'm just misunderstanding. Appreciate it!
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Script to mount Full system R/W will available in the next few days. That will give a lot more capabilities for tweaking! Will let you know as soon as I can check it out.
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
I didn't have luck using fastboot in the upgrade mode trigered when you hold the button while powering on the device. I was able to flash the device with the A5 img, thank you much BTW. I don't see much difference, though. Oranguman & Ghost, you guys have a link to that A7 firmware? You mentioned it, but I didn't see any links... Try entering fastbootd from the recovery menu, & try this out on my AndroidFileHost.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
See post #33 for the A7
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
Nothing? Wait until oranguman hits that link and ****s his pants. lol Someone figured thiss all out before we have, because they built that TWRP. I suppose ill just wait patientrly for your script.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
You asked for a link to A7, I gave it to you...post 33
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
Yeah, you welcome.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Welcome to who?
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
You; youll get it soon, bro don't sweat it.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
You make no sense at all.... Care to clarify?
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
You'll want to upgrade manually. Once I did, the box was able to get OTA updates. I was in the same boat as you, my box wouldn't update, either, I thought it was meant to be like that, but Flash the update image and you'll be good. Sorry for the wrong advice at first.
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
You hear, but don't listen. I posted a link for you as well. Like I said, you'll get it. Where did you find that ROM, anyhow? Russian Forum?
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Nope, from the seller on Amazon. Working perfect for me. The A7 version.
[Android TV General] perfectswanson:
Nice, I was going to ask them. I just didn't get around to it. Did you get fastbootd to work? What was tripping me up, is pluggin in the wrong USB port. I thought they both worked, but they don't. Just the one.
[Android TV General] TheGhost1951:
Which port did you get to work? I tried both but never got PC to recognize the box for adb or fastboot modes.