[ROM] Mecool M8S PRO W TVStock Nexus ROM (Android TV 7.1)

[hash95]

https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905/others-ac/firmware-roms-tools-bj/690576-rom-mecool-m8s-pro-w-tvstock-nexus-rom-android-tv-7-1?p=762809#post762809

Hi,
Is this last image version compatible with the newer hardware (rev 2.2)?
Thank you

WARNING: Newer M8S PRO W units may have hardware revisions that make them incompatible with earlier firmware releases. My advice would be to only flash a custom ROM that's based on a known-good OEM firmware release for your box. That said, this latest release is also compatible with the new M8S PRO PLUS units configured with the S905W chipset, since these are basically just rebranded M8S PRO W boxes.

Changelog (20190216):

• Updated to the latest Mecool M8S PRO W OEM firmware (20180827.121904.V0213).
• Now includes Miracast app and Bluetooth dongle support for voice remote.
• Developer Options now visible by default.
• Updated to TWRP Recovery 3.2.3-0 with latest OEM kernel on OMNI twrp-8.1 branch.
• Updated to latest OpenGApps build (20190209).

Known Bugs:

• Google Cast service works from Chrome browser, but apparently requires Google license to work from Android apps.
• Not all USB Bluetooth dongles will be recognized, but I'll be adding more drivers as I find them.

Download:

• TVStock Variant: BURN PACKAGE (1.03GB IMG file), OTA UPDATE (568MB ZIP file)

[noths]

Excellent suggestion. Thanks a lot, my friend.

Now... as I am a noob ...
I downloaded "CoreELEC-S905.arm-8.99.2-S905.img.gz" stable from the CoreELEC website. In the instructions it says to download the correct device tree. But there is none for the Mecool M8S Pro W in this page.

https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/which-dtb-do-i-use/389

What to do ?

I used gxl_p281_2g and it 's working.
See also this thread for remote control configuration:

https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/sol...t-working/3546

[apotsi]

You can run Netflix on 720p under coreELEC.
See https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-...3-2-10-0/page9

Excellent suggestion. Thanks a lot, my friend.

Now... as I am a noob ...
I downloaded "CoreELEC-S905.arm-8.99.2-S905.img.gz" stable from the CoreELEC website. In the instructions it says to download the correct device tree. But there is none for the Mecool M8S Pro W in this page.

https://discourse.coreelec.org/t/which-dtb-do-i-use/389

What to do ?

[Stormrage]

Nothing about that ???

You can run Netflix on 720p under coreELEC.
See https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-...3-2-10-0/page9

[Tiagosantos]

I manage to bring back my pro w bluetooth board have atv 20180802.12556.v0213
No chance to install ATV from post ??
And One thing have tvirl and live chanels .m3u list but cant see v?deo only sound any help?

Enviado do meu Redmi Note 5 atrav?s do Tapatalk

[batistabomb]

thank you very much.

[hhartmut]

Hello, sorry i'm newbie and don't understand about this new firmware. what you mean ''without android tv''?
Thank you

It is very simple to explain. There are two variants of this box. One comes with voice control and has Android TV installed, the other one comes without voice control and has normal Android installed as you know from your Smartphone.

[batistabomb]

This version is without android tv

Hello, sorry i'm newbie and don't understand about this new firmware. what you mean ''without android tv''?
Thank you

[algdu831]

Thanks for shared the the new firmware.

Is this version for M8s Pro W with Android TV? I am searching the last version for M8S Pro W without Android TV /Normal control without remote control.

Could somebody shered the laste version for M8S Pro W but without Android TV.

Thanks in advance for your help.

This version is without android tv

[Freddydq]

NeW update
M8S_PRO_W-ota-20180802.182556.V0213.zip
https://mega.nz/#!YZZAnQBJ!JV9Soi7BY...5uJSLuYvshLaBY

Thanks for shared the the new firmware.

Is this version for M8s Pro W with Android TV? I am searching the last version for M8S Pro W without Android TV /Normal control without remote control.

Could somebody shered the laste version for M8S Pro W but without Android TV.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[mG0]

Okay I bought second M8S Pro W.
Is there a way to dump rom from the new one and flash it on bricked one?

Also is there a way to try and boot your rom from sd/usb like CoreElec? Just boot it, leave the stock firmware untouched.

[mG0]

Tried like a dozen times. On 2 computers, on 2 cables, even on XP VM. Always same error. Help please.

[spoiler]

WARNING: Newer M8S PRO W units have a hardware revision that makes them incompatible with earlier firmware releases. My advice would be to only flash a custom ROM that's based on a known-good OEM firmware release.

In the spirit of the Pure Nexus Project, these TVStock Nexus ROMs deliver the pure Android TV experience using the Open GApps TVStock Package. The goal is to keep true to Google's vision and use the bare minimum of OEM or third-party apps or add-ons, which can be added ?* la carte by the user as needed, just as I've done with the Stock and Nano variants.

Important Note: Please use my affiliate link so that GearBest continues to send me sample hardware: MECOOL M8S PRO W Android TV Box

TVStock variant includes:

• Open GApps TVStock Package
• Open GApps Nano Package
• Google Chrome Browser (replaces stock/AOSP Browser)
• App Drawer 1.0 from CyanogenMod/LineageOS
• Terminal app from CyanogenMod/LineageOS
• TWRP Recovery 3.2.1-0 by TeamWin

Changelog (20180311):

• Updated to the latest Mecool M8S PRO W OEM firmware (20180126.191102.V0928),.
• Wake from sleep is now working, and taking the expected 2-3 seconds.
• Updated to TWRP Recovery 3.2.1-0 with latest OEM kernel.
• Updated to latest OpenGApps build (20180311).

Changelog (20180121):

• Updated to the latest Mecool M8S PRO W OEM firmware (20171030.152444.V0619),.
• Fixed bug causing panels within classic Settings (Settings->More Settings) to crash.
• Updated to TWRP Recovery 3.2.1-0 with latest OEM kernel.
• Updated to latest OpenGApps build (20180121).

Changelog (20171201):

• Based on the latest Mecool M8S PRO W OEM firmware (M8S_PRO_W-ota-20171017.112143.V0619.zip), stripped to Android stock bits and the latest Open GApps.
• Added local update and backup option from Settings->About->System update based on Amlogic stock OTAUpgrade app.
• Added additional options (Reboot & Sleep) to global action menu that displays when you press and hold the Power button.
• Added support for all HID devices (e.g. remotes, gamepads, etc.) on latest Nougat firmware for Nexus Player, NVIDIA Shield TV & Xiamoi Mi Box
• Nexus splash logo with stock Nexus boot animation

Known Bugs:

• Google Cast service works from Chrome browser, but apparently requires Google license to work from Android apps.

Download:

• TVStock Variant: BURN PACKAGE (0.98GB IMG file), OTA UPDATE (533MB ZIP file)
• Flash burn package with Amlogic USB Burning Tool v2.0.8 or BootcardMaker v2.0.0.2

Notes:

• The underlying OEM firmware for this build is pre-rooted, so this is too.
• The updater is signed, and so can be installed in the Update app, the stock recovery, or TWRP. It's designed for incremental updates, since user data is preserved. If you're installing for the first time, you should include a data wipe.
• The safest bet is always to install the full Amlogic burn package with USB Burning Tool. With no reset switch, you can trigger USB detection by typing "reboot update" in a terminal window.
• The local terminal app shows after being enabled in Settings->Developer Options. (This must be revealed by clicking Settings->About->Build 7 times.)
• Flash ROMs at your own risk and always remember to back up your data first. The burn package includes a factory reset.

Credits:

• Maarten Fonville at Open GApps
• Pure Nexus Project
• LineageOS
• TeamWin
• GearBest for sample hardware

Donations:

• Your support is always appreciated! Just click here.

[/spoiler]

[mG0]

Okay but I can't boot the old system.
Could you advise where to download from flashable stock firmware?

My guess is that you've got a new hardware revision that's incompatible with the old bootloader. If you try this via USB Burning Tool, you should get a (slightly) more meaningful error.