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    #1

    Quick Newbie Question.....

    Hi, i'd appreciate a bit of really basic advice, just purchased an M8 Amlogic box off fleabay (see link below), since it arrived i've found that its un-rooted and just a basic setup with XBMC.
    After a scout around the internet i'm looking to upgrade the firmware to Finless 1.8, would this be a good move and would it automatically root the box and give me installed apps for stuff like 1channel, ice films & sport etc etc

    any pointers would be really appreciated along my learning curve

    cheers, C

    http://www.****.co.uk/itm/M8-Amlogic...item3f3bfeeac8
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    #2
    It seams so better first to check the pcb...
    Forums - FreakTab
    http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?16588-M8-New-Board-bricked-with-1-7
    vBulletin Forums

    M9&M8_V0.92 =>http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...square-working
    RK3288 Devices
    - Overview BOX (LINK !)
    - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

    MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
    UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
    Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
    Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

    RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
    Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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      #3
      Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
      It seams so better first to check the pcb...
      Forums - FreakTab
      http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?16588-M8-New-Board-bricked-with-1-7
      vBulletin Forums

      M9&M8_V0.92 =>http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.p...square-working
      Really good advice ! especially in that price bracket

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        #4
        oh dear !!!

        oh dear, does this pcb look like a clone to you guys ?? knew i should have checked here first

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          #5
          Originally posted by curtlyb View Post
          oh dear, does this pcb look like a clone to you guys ?? knew i should have checked here first

          Omg what is this

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            #6
            Originally posted by bajann View Post
            Omg what is this


            http://www.****.co.uk/itm/M8-Amlogic...item3f3bfeeac8

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              #7
              Originally posted by curtlyb View Post

              http://www.****.co.uk/itm/M8-Amlogic...item3f3bfeeac8
              2 years warranty

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                #8
                Originally posted by bajann View Post
                2 years warranty
                RK3288 Devices
                - Overview BOX (LINK !)
                - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

                MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
                UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
                Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
                Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

                RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
                Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
                  £65 not bad ha
                  Proper M8 boxes costs around £55+(after dhl+customs+silly currency rates) +**** and Paypal charges=%13.5 + freepost=£4.30
                  "2Years Warranty" "Lifetime Support" What a joke

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                    #10
                    Yes, you are also right, but I laugh about the idea "try it, and if something went wrong => warranty"
                    RK3288 Devices
                    - Overview BOX (LINK !)
                    - Overview STICK (Dongle) (LINK !)

                    MINIX NEO: Z64 W/A - (Intel Z3735F); X8-H Plus - (Amlogic S812H); A2 Lite (sponsored by minix.com.hk)
                    UGOOS UT3S (4/32GB with fan) - FW 2.0.6 - (RK3288) (sponsored by GearBest.com)
                    Tronsmart Draco AW80 Meta (2/16GB) - FW v2.0rc3 - (Allwinner A80) (sponsored by GeekBuying.com)
                    Beelink / UBOX R89 - FW 111k4110_1219 - (RK3288) (sponsored by Netxeon (Beelink))

                    RK3188: pcb => "CH001 1332 TN-BX09_V2.1" (K-R42 / CS918...) => wasser KK 1.0.3 (old rev)
                    Fly Mouse Mini Wireless Keyboard with 2 mode learning IR remote 'iPazzPort KP-810-16'

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by no_spam_for_me View Post
                      Yes, you are also right, but I laugh about the idea "try it, and if something went wrong => warranty"
                      Tell me about it

                      we are following the forums daily, remember how many users admitted that they're gonna post bricked boxes back to the sellers after installing wrong FW .

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                        #12
                        so, i'm assuming that i have a 'clone' box, what is a decent price for a genuine box and are there any reliable resellers that people have used ??

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                          #13
                          come on guys don't make the guy feel bad, because he is an ****er

                          many Aussie on a forum have been done by this "what a bargain listing"

                          and they still think they have a bargian till it never arrives

                          there will always be bargain hunters and there will always be suckers lol

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by curtlyb View Post
                            oh dear, does this pcb look like a clone to you guys ?? knew i should have checked here first

                            Very similar to mine...
                            To be honest, only XBMC gives problems. Other than that, works like a charm. Is that a box fault or XBMC's?
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