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[ROM] Mecool M8S PRO+ TVStock Nexus ROM (Android TV 7.1)
Why not just flash the OTA UPDATE.zip ( M8S_PRO+-V0321_TVStock-20170825.zip ) from Post #1 using the existing "Update" App and a USB Stick ?
Tick the "Wipe Data" Box, select Local Update and you are done.
We ROM developers always prefer the .img file just because it's more foolproof. You're guaranteed to get all the needed partitions flashed, include a factory reset, and there are better checks in the uboot modules to ensure you don't install on the wrong hardware.
That said, the OTA updates are usually more convenient for end users...which is why I include them.
It does NOT and if you try to install any other ATV ROM except the one Guest is providing for this MECOOL on Page #1 of this thread, expect broken Android TV Netflix and other DRM video streaming Apps which rely on Widevine L1 and HDCP 1.x
Simply do NOT do it. You are going to permanently break DRM, like what you see in the previous post.
Ok ok i will ruin drm i know that..... but im curious
Actually, you shouldn't ruin DRM unless you check the option to Overwrite Key in USB Burning Tool. If that box doesn't have Widevine L1, however, flashing any ROM from a device that does won't give it to you. The private keys aren't contained in the .img file.
I wonder what I'm doing wrong, I've seen contradictory info on the net concerning the usage of burn card maker. Tell me guys, I should only select "to partition and format" and "reboot", correct?? I think on M8S II and GT1 I only selected those.
I got my box yesterday, flashed the rom and I must say that it works a charm! I am wondering about one thing, though, which is 5.1 audio passthrough (and as I am completely new to these boxes, I might be asking a very stupid question... ).
With my previous 'smart tv' (a Sony BDP-S4500 blu-ray player, I got the Mecool because I wanted to use Kodi) and my satellite tuner, my soundbar indicates if it gives pcm, DD2.0 or DD5.1 sound when using Netflix or 'normal' tv. However, when using the Mecool, I don't get any info on my soundbar and the 5.1 option in Netflix is gone too. Are there any extra things I need to do/flash to get 5.1 sound from Netflix, or is it there 'out-of-the-box' and is that why it is not mentioned in the audio menu?
Like I said, might be a very stupid question, but I'd appreciate any help!
Originally posted by Lecturer in Recent RunesView Post
I got my box yesterday, flashed the rom and I must say that it works a charm! I am wondering about one thing, though, which is 5.1 audio passthrough (and as I am completely new to these boxes, I might be asking a very stupid question... ).
With my previous 'smart tv' (a Sony BDP-S4500 blu-ray player, I got the Mecool because I wanted to use Kodi) and my satellite tuner, my soundbar indicates if it gives pcm, DD2.0 or DD5.1 sound when using Netflix or 'normal' tv. However, when using the Mecool, I don't get any info on my soundbar and the 5.1 option in Netflix is gone too. Are there any extra things I need to do/flash to get 5.1 sound from Netflix, or is it there 'out-of-the-box' and is that why it is not mentioned in the audio menu?
Like I said, might be a very stupid question, but I'd appreciate any help!
Check you "sound" settings under your settings menu. Make sure you have "system surround" set to auto or always. Also, check your settings under "digital sounds". This device with this mod supports Dolby and DTS and Dolby Digital + for Netflix natively. It also supports HD audio from Kodi.
Negatives:
- Doesn't burn .img using burncardmaker.
- When shut a red light stays on
- Crashes when attempting to access settings/about
- Crashes after you log in HBO Now for android tv
- In HBO Go for android tv, it doesn't play videos nor sound, when it works it only plays sound
- Showtime Anytime for android tv won't work unless you update it (it's updated and still doesn't work)
- Showtime for android tv crashes when opening
Positives:
- Netflix Full HD (can't find any test videos in my countries library but it does appear to be)
- Hulu (good quality)
- Plex (good quality)
Did you install with the burn package (or do a data wipe when installing with the updater)? I've been unable to reproduce those crashes, and may need more information.
All the other issues are app-specific and reproducible using the underlying 20170815.182813.V0321 OEM firmware. If I'm wrong on that, please let me know.
I wanted to use the burn package but didn't manage, these would be the correct settings, right? (picture)
Did data wipe when installing with the updater but maybe I'm gonna do it again, let's see.
The other issues might be app-specific, not sure, but if you say so, I'm sure it is so.
Thanks.
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Factory reset and I can now access settings/about. Will try installing everything else but as you say some of those crashes might be app specific, the problem being in their end.
Actually I spoke too soon, it's crashing again, the settings/about. All I did was access the play store and download Netflix.
Last edited by Floki; 09-01-2017, 22:18.
Reason: Update
Originally posted by Lecturer in Recent RunesView Post
With my previous 'smart tv' (a Sony BDP-S4500 blu-ray player, I got the Mecool because I wanted to use Kodi) and my satellite tuner, my soundbar indicates if it gives pcm, DD2.0 or DD5.1 sound when using Netflix or 'normal' tv. However, when using the Mecool, I don't get any info on my soundbar and the 5.1 option in Netflix is gone too.
That is because your TV will have a Dolby Audio licence that allows DD 5.1 Audio to be extracted from Netflix's DD+ Audio streams.
The MECOOL has no Dolby Audio licence.
On platforms with no Dolby Audio licence - Android TV Netflix will only ever output DD+ 5.1 audio to a HDMI connected TV/AVR/Soundbar that is actually capable of DD+ otherwise expect 2.0 PCM Audio.
My experience so far...
Negatives:
- When shut a red light stays on
- Crashes after you log in HBO Now for android tv
- In HBO Go for android tv, it doesn't play videos nor sound, when it works it only plays sound
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