Firmware Stock: Android 7.1 Z69 Smart TV BOX S905X 3GB/32GB 802.11b/g/n LAN Bluetooth

[scooter2014]

Latest rom better. Heres issues I found.

Seems like running apk 2 or times from message i get in sd installer. Run install program youll see apk listed more then once from sd card.

Kodi sucks delete install 64 bit one runs smoother.
no notification
No task bar.
bit warm.
But rooted better so going to mod few things see how much better it gets.

[Jancales]

Few issue with above firmware.

Wallpaper switch not possible.
Home launcher hard to change few may work.
64 bit. Installed kidi bloated
Still bit slow ui..
No task bar or top nodification

But its better then last release.

Fewer bugs this one. They release fix for few more items then will be better.

Needed

Taskbar - Turn off on in settings.
Notifications- Top bar.
Wallpaper changer needs to be fixed.
System settings needs home for launcher. Once re booted you will get options for what ever launcher you installed but screen wont change.
uninstall Kodi and install 64 bit version runs better.
Heat issue with it now that tested. Seems cooling poor maybe a mod? Open box later.
Wifi /Bluetooth both fine.
seems like something in system make some apk run few times. If you use apk installer you will see what i mean checks 4 /5 times list grow putting same apk into list. Maybe this part of the lag it has in 7.

Getting there still some to go.

I'm getting confused.

The issues you report in this post concerns which firmware in this thread please, as there are 2 firmwares posted.

And which firmware do you have in mind with your last post.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/others-aml-s905x/firmware-roms-tools-bx/669128-firmware-stock-android-7-1-z69-smart-tv-box-s905x-3gb-32gb-802-11b-g-n-lan-bluetooth?p=669614#post669614

I have the Gearbest ( OS 6) installed and don't have any known issues other than the heat. I have Nova launcher with custom wallpaper installed.

No idea where to find the taskbar settings, and not sure if Kodi x64 can be installed.

[Guest]

So can anyone else enter recovery mode by holding the reset button with a paper clip on power-on, or did I just get a bad reset switch?

[digitalriver]

So can anyone else enter recovery mode by holding the reset button with a paper clip on power-on, or did I just get a bad reset switch?

After some firmwares(for example android 7, or atv from neighboring topics) the reset button does not work! For reflashing I must use "muskrom" pins of nand. But in original or, for example, XannyTech firmware - reset button work

That would suggest a pretty significant bug in the Z69 Nougat bootloader (or maybe the device tree).

[scooter2014]

K you get unbricked to flash mine. Or did mjne brick it

[Jancales]

So can anyone else enter recovery mode by holding the reset button with a paper clip on power-on, or did I just get a bad reset switch?

Never managed to get into stock recovery, but pretty easy to enter TWRP recovery by putting the recovery img on thumb drive, then select update from the update&backup widget.

[scooter2014]

Just finished test one based on 6 will up it tonight.

[Jancales]

Just finished test one based on 6 will up it tonight.

Scooter, did you post the firmware somewhere?

[scooter2014]

Nope broke root and playstore just redoing to point i broke it.

[Jancales]

Nope broke root and playstore just redoing to point i broke it.

Trebor told me you've been working on the Iron+ S905X version.

You have any comments on that box and where i can find your work?

[scooter2014]

Did one but stopped because best firmware super celerons rom runs on it.

[Jancales]

Did one but stopped because best firmware super celerons rom runs on it.

Thanks, but isn't Super celeron the S912 version, or did he do a 905X firmware as well?

The S912 get good remarks on this forum. Is the 905X similar quality?

[scooter2014]

http://freaktab.com/forum/frealktab-team-reviews/tv-boxes/653253-magicsee-iron-905x-unboxing-and-tear-down

Sent you link to try 7 on iron and above link to all working firmware i tested. On Iron.

[Jancales]

http://freaktab.com/forum/frealktab-...-and-tear-down

Sent you link to try 7 on iron and above link to all working firmware i tested. On Iron.

The link you sent is that a firmware you built?

Please note, I don't have the box yet, but are looking for viable options as there currently is little on the market in that price range that works properly.

The Iron was a suggestion by Trebor, if you have other/better suggestions I'll be happy to hear them

[scooter2014]

No that beta from manufacture... I posted as fried mine.once i got super celerons firmware working trying others and was like getting into a pinto after driving a porsh all week just my humble opinion.

price wise id have to say the h96 has been a hit alf wise pro plus. M8s pro plus a bit of a mess but thats another good one if it cleans up. Iron was stable so good box too lots firmware choices to so now your delema deepens lol...