General AML S802 Device release discussions

[Somatom]

Re: General AML S802 Device release discussions

I tried installing speedtest.net app on the M8 but it said device isnt supported. I was able to add the apk manually from a usb stick though and it works fine so some apps may not be able to be installed from the app store on this FW yet.

Not compatible, becouse the TVboxes (without build.prop mod) using only landscape mode. But this speedtest app don't have landscape mode. You see a 9:16 frame on 16:9 screen.
Sorry for my bad english!



GT-I9100 (Wanam14.1-Dori8.43), Concorde 401BT (AP6210, Neomode1.9a)

[noderat]

Re: General AML S802 Device release discussions

great will flash and report back. Wish they included a fix log

I'm poking around this ROM right now, not too many differences few goodies.

Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse any typos.

[rlaursen]

There is a new EM8 firmware that doesn't say for test. Hopefully they ironed out more issues on this one. I don't have my box yet so I can't test it. Order mine 2 weeks ago and not sent yet (getting worried a bit as i ordered directly from them and paid with western union so no tracking). They don't seem to have a 16gb version but unlike the S 89, their 8gb does come with dual band wifi.
http://www.enybox.com/En/news/class/

great will flash and report back. Wish they included a fix log

[userofthenet]

new EM8 firmware

There is a new EM8 firmware that doesn't say for test. Hopefully they ironed out more issues on this one. I don't have my box yet so I can't test it. Order mine 2 weeks ago and not sent yet (getting worried a bit as i ordered directly from them and paid with western union so no tracking). They don't seem to have a 16gb version but unlike the S 89, their 8gb does come with dual band wifi.

http://www.enybox.com/En/news/class/

[noderat]

Re: General AML S802 Device release discussions

I tried installing speedtest.net app on the M8 but it said device isnt supported. I was able to add the apk manually from a usb stick though and it works fine so some apps may not be able to be installed from the app store on this FW yet. I also noticed when I paused a movie and left it idle for an hour I came back and the box was frozen requiring me to unplug and replug the power cable. Aside from these issues the box has been running good.

One thing that has been driving me nuts and is a major problem often overlooked by people who buy android boxes is the fact that most of them have a problem getting the correct ethernet speeds. For example, I run speedtest.net from my pc and always get 57/mbs. I run the same app to the same test server location and get 27-28mb/s instead of the 57mb/s my pc gets. Both my PC and M8 are plugged into the same switch. My Gbox mx2 always got 16-18mb/s no matter what I tried so the M8 is a nice improvement over those speeds. My quad CS918 Rockchip always gets the full 57mb/s though so does anybody know what causes this limitation in internet speed? I would love to get full speeds as this would really minimize buffering times esp when loading a movie.

You can fix the incompatible app issue by changing your build.prop

Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse any typos.

[rlaursen]

I tried installing speedtest.net app on the M8 but it said device isnt supported. I was able to add the apk manually from a usb stick though and it works fine so some apps may not be able to be installed from the app store on this FW yet. I also noticed when I paused a movie and left it idle for an hour I came back and the box was frozen requiring me to unplug and replug the power cable. Aside from these issues the box has been running good.

One thing that has been driving me nuts and is a major problem often overlooked by people who buy android boxes is the fact that most of them have a problem getting the correct ethernet speeds. For example, I run speedtest.net from my pc and always get 57/mbs. I run the same app to the same test server location and get 27-28mb/s instead of the 57mb/s my pc gets. Both my PC and M8 are plugged into the same switch. My Gbox mx2 always got 16-18mb/s no matter what I tried so the M8 is a nice improvement over those speeds. My quad CS918 Rockchip always gets the full 57mb/s though so does anybody know what causes this limitation in internet speed? I would love to get full speeds as this would really minimize buffering times esp when loading a movie.

[rlaursen]

Did you buy one from this seller it says 10 pieces minimum?
How much did you pay?
kind regards Magnus

I ordered two a few weeks ago but they could only send me one because they were so low on inventory since they were samples. They said the M8 officially goes on sale the end of this month.

$74 each.. for two was $187 shipped plus Western Union fees and import tax. Came out to like $210 for both. I'll try to find out if the -H chip is in mine or not.

If you want my contact over there PM me.

[Finless]

is better rom than 1.2??what's good about this one??

I don't see much difference at the moment.

The M8 ROM in boot has a different ntfl and mali KO files.

I also see it doing something different with AML keys which I think might solve the paid app install thing!

System looks almost the same except for wifi.

Kernels are for sure different!

BUT, do not flash the M8 ROM on your S89. You will hard brick due to bootloader!
I learned the hard way and it took 3 hours to get unbricked.
It's because bootloader is different as the M8 uses a different NAND chip that the S89.

However if you use the S89 bootloader, the M8 ROM and kernel does boot!

Bob

[nutzu]

Hey all, I got the EM8 ROM to boot on the Tronsmart S89.

Does the M8 load paid APPs or does it also have that bug?

Bob

is better rom than 1.2??what's good about this one??

[Finless]

M8 load paid apps?

Hey all, I got the EM8 ROM to boot on the Tronsmart S89.

Does the M8 load paid APPs or does it also have that bug?

Bob

[dave220]

I have been using Netflix on the Tronsmart. But I get only SD quality. But in my model ethernet is broken so I am using Wifi. It could be that Netflix is deciding that my bandwidth is not enough.

Are you saying there is 5.1 option available (visible) in Netflix but it is not working?

If yes then the Minix should give the 5.1 sound as it has the H chip?

Is Netflix streaming in 1080P?

[Dyoung]

Does the finless ROM work in the square m8, and let you get to the Play store?

[noderat]

Re: General AML S802 Device release discussions

Are you saying there is 5.1 option available (visible) in Netflix but it is not working?

If yes then the Minix should give the 5.1 sound as it has the H chip?

Correct, if you get the x8s model only.

Sent from my mobile device. Please excuse any typos.

[ssspacman]

Are you saying there is 5.1 option available (visible) in Netflix but it is not working?

If yes then the Minix should give the 5.1 sound as it has the H chip?

Is Netflix streaming in 1080P?

[noderat]

Thanks. I have read FAQs. I was wondering if anyone has tested if Netflix is giving 5.1. Considering that software decoding is required to decode 5.1 in S802 chip, I doubt if Netflix will give 5.1 but wanted to know will it result in no sound or 5.1 will downgrade to PCM in such cases.

Netflix offers both 2.0 streams for all content as well as 5.1 for some content. You'll get sound on everything, but it won't be 5.1