X96 Air Amlogic S905X3 Android 9.0 Media Player

[billouetaudrey]

Hi everyone, I really need your help

I download SlimBox P3 ( because it's P3 installed by default on my x96 air )
I boot to twrp
I make wipe ( everything except internal )
I flash SLIMBOX-ATV-X96Air-P3-ver7.img as System
Reboot

It's bootloop

I try again without wipe, same
I try to flash patch after flash img, same

I backup everything so I'm lucky, my box stay alive lol

Anyone can help me ? Please ?

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

Hi everyone, I really need your help

I download SlimBox P3 ( because it's P3 installed by default on my x96 air )
I boot to twrp
I make wipe ( everything except internal )
I flash SLIMBOX-ATV-X96Air-P3-ver7.img as System
Reboot

It's bootloop

I try again without wipe, same
I try to flash patch after flash img, same

I backup everything so I'm lucky, my box stay alive lol

Anyone can help me ? Please ?

First, don't you know that TWRP requires ZIP format ROM to flash (a flashable ZIP file has a 'META-INF' folder inside) and notan Amlogic update-IMG formatted software package. I believe Version 7 of Slimbox is IMG format only, with the bonus of a ZIP file if you want to switch ATV-to-AOSP or AOSP-to-ATV firmwares only.

So to get Version 7 installed you must use Amlogic USB Burning TOOL version 2.2.0 on a Windows PC.

Slimbox ROM info: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=993324
-note website in Russian, use Google Translate.

[billouetaudrey]

First, don't you know that TWRP requires ZIP format ROM to flash (a flashable ZIP file has a 'META-INF' folder inside) and notan Amlogic update-IMG formatted software package. I believe Version 7 of Slimbox is IMG format only, with the bonus of a ZIP file if you want to switch ATV-to-AOSP or AOSP-to-ATV firmwares only.

So to get Version 7 installed you must use Amlogic USB Burning TOOL version 2.2.0 on a Windows PC.

Slimbox ROM info: https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=993324
-note website in Russian, use Google Translate.

Yes I know that, and I was surprised it's a img lol

And Amlogic USB don't detect my phone ( I buy new cable and same issue )

So no solution? Maybe anyone can make backup with twrp and share ?

I flash succesfuly with my other android box with Amlogic USB Burning, but not with my x96 air

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

Yes I know that, and I was surprised it's a img lol

And Amlogic USB don't detect my phone ( I buy new cable and same issue )

So no solution? Maybe anyone can make backup with twrp and share ?

I flash succesfuly with my other android box with Amlogic USB Burning, but not with my x96 air

Are you flashing the correct USB port, I was confused the first time flashing the X96air because if I remember correctly the usb 2.0 on the Side (not the back port like on other devices) was the correct port to be flashing too.

[billouetaudrey]

Are you flashing the correct USB port, I was confused the first time flashing the X96air because if I remember correctly the usb 2.0 on the Side (not the back port like on other devices) was the correct port to be flashing too.

I try 3 ports, 3 cable, 2 computer, and nothing is detect ( on Amlogic and on Device Manager ) :'(

[ath156]

I try 3 ports, 3 cable, 2 computer, and nothing is detect ( on Amlogic and on Device Manager ) :'(

Did you try pressing the Reset Button and then (while you keep pressing it) connecting your box ?

[billouetaudrey]

Did you try pressing the Reset Button and then (while you keep pressing it) connecting your box ?

Yes because My box is in recovery when I connect to Hdmi ... I try to reboot to bootloader too and same :'(

[ath156]

Yes because My box is in recovery when I connect to Hdmi ... I try to reboot to bootloader too and same :'(

Maybe its time to try this https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-...short-location (you have to be sure if it is the same version as yours or look for the right one !!!!).
If you find the correct pins to short, then your box is almost "unbrickable" (meaning you can always bring it back to life). Whatever you do you are the only one responsible for !!!!
Good luck.

[ath156]

Yes because My box is in recovery when I connect to Hdmi ... I try to reboot to bootloader too and same :'(

Before you do what I suggested above, please do the following sequence (you may have done it this way but just to be sure ................)
- Disconnect everything from the box (also NO power adapter, no USB etc)
- Load the img file to USB Burning Tool and press "START"
- Connect one end of USB cable to PC
- While pressing the "Reset" button, at the same time insert the other end of the cable to your box. After 2-3 second stop pressing the reset butto.

Note: Sorry.Maybe this is exactly what you already have done but just to be sure.

[billouetaudrey]

Before you do what I suggested above, please do the following sequence (you may have done it this way but just to be sure ................)
- Disconnect everything from the box (also NO power adapter, no USB etc)
- Load the img file to USB Burning Tool and press "START"
- Connect one end of USB cable to PC
- While pressing the "Reset" button, at the same time insert the other end of the cable to your box. After 2-3 second stop pressing the reset butto.

Note: Sorry.Maybe this is exactly what you already have done but just to be sure.

No luck :'(

Will try manually with your tutorial

Thanks

[Atvx96air]

Hi try to flash with Sdcard I do it and it work great

[billouetaudrey]

Hi try to flash with Sdcard I do it and it work great

Hi, how you do that ? With Burn card maker?

[Atvx96air]

Hi, how you do that ? With Burn card maker?

Yes exactly!!

[Atvx96air]

Tutorial Flash Rom X96AIR

by ATVx96Air

Preambule

What are your Hardware version ?

X96 air P1, P2/V2, P3, P4 PCB version? 2Go/16Go or 4Go/64Go ?

Very important stop if you don't know your version

What kind of rom type you need?

- Stock (build in rom) - Android (phone) AOSP - Android TV -Stock Custom etc

Any roms for X96air P3 version here

So you need:

- 1 X96AIR box
- 1 SD card
- Amlogic Burn Card Maker v2.0.2

ROM INSTALLATION PART

Pre-installation

1- Prepare SD Card

On Pc
Open Aml Burn Card Maker , select SD card letter ex: P: , select rom file ex: and check "to partition and format" button

Now click on "make"

Format sdcard and copy file begin.... let software do it

SD card is ready now !!

Flash New rom on the box method SD card

First Now Power off and unplug AC power box /!\ !!!

1- Flash box with new rom

Put Sd card in the box , put a toothpick in av/out and plug AC power cable
the droid logo appear unplug toothpick and progress bar for update launch...

Flash is begin wait wait wait dont panic!!!

After flash the box booting on the new rom you choose ...

Now you can drink a Coffee and read the Part 2

APP INSTALLATION PART

2-Install Tools

to continue you can install
- Aptoide TV to have a alternative store link here
- SAI Splitt Apk Installer to install bundle apk (ex: Disney+) link here


3-install APK'S apps for your favorite apps

Folder apk apps here

- Netflix (Dont do update after install)
- Molotov TV (install version 1.5 to force ATV) aide install 3.43
- Disney + (use SAI app to install bundle)
- Amazon Prime video

Nota:

Install with success with SD Maker ( thanks to ATVx96air )

Now, just two " bug "

Disney+ don't have sound ( HDMI ) ( sound ok with molotov tv for example )
Netflix not working ( maybe you have apk ? ) ???

Solution:
For slimbox 7 x96air rom
Disney+ bug is on lot of box because no stereo flux in HD , put disney+ seeting in Economise Data Disney+ 1.6.2 apk bundle (install with SAI)
Netflix not allowed apps on device without DRM L1 so put a working version here Netflix (no atv) usable with remote

4 -French ISP TV apps

if you are in france , any apps for TV here
French ISP: Free, Red by SFR ,Bouygues etc....

TWEAK PART

5 -Slimbox update by sd card

Use the SdCard you make at the begginning
Open the file aml_sdc_burn.ini with note pad
Replace this line

[common]
erase_bootloader =1
erase_flash =1
reboot =1

By this line

[common]
erase_bootloader =0
erase_flash =0
reboot =1

and replace the name of your img by the V8 img name you copy on the SDcard
record file and use flash rom method

Atvx96air French Guy I am
I come back quickly with the tuto
Great forum thanks all

[billouetaudrey]

Yes exactly!!

Thanks ( I'm french too )