[ROM] OpenELEC for Amlogic-based TV boxes (M8, MXQ, TV110, MX2/G18)

[robertjake]

codesnake ... Hello m8. Can you tell me is there is a stable Openelec for a beelink mxq box available.. just received one ... Many thanks rob

[oe_rocks]

Hi

I have been following this thread for some time but this is my first post

I would like to buy a box for my uncle but would like to get a 4K one that runs OpenELEC. It seems Amlogic S802 is best choice?

Can you suggest a box for me on Alibaba / Ali Express or even the name of one that will let him watch 4K on Linux?

I tried searching but 131 pages is a lot to read!

Thanks

[smilez]

Hello,

I have flashed M8 using my same SD Card as I used it previousley with three files copy into SD Card.

• for updating the exisiting installations: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.tar
• for new installations from recovery: https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELE....arm-5.0.3.zip

I use second .zip file new installation but recently new M8 box all I get following screen...
Android system recovery <3e>
KOT49H.20140516 test-keys

Volume up/down to move highlight;
enter button to select.

reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apple update from EXT
apply update from cash
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition

Could anyone please help me out, how do I flash M8 2GB/8GB Amlogic?

Thanks in advance,

New m8??? Are they clones??? I just got some m8 in and it's doing the same thing. I tried 5.0.8 and it's doing the same thing and remote won't work in recovery mode. Can someone please help........

[node]

Smilez & Jreed, use the link provided in post #1946 here, and download the .zip extract on a SDCard. Get the IP of the box and putty into it do not insert the SDCard as yet. after you are in, excute reboot recovery, the Android guy will come up and fall down, select wipe data/factory reset. When that is done insert the SDCard, putty back into the box and excute the same reboot recovery, the Android man will come up and load OE for you.

[node]

Hi

I have been following this thread for some time but this is my first post

I would like to buy a box for my uncle but would like to get a 4K one that runs OpenELEC. It seems Amlogic S802 is best choice?

Can you suggest a box for me on Alibaba / Ali Express or even the name of one that will let him watch 4K on Linux?

I tried searching but 131 pages is a lot to read!

Thanks

oe_Rocks; welcome to the world of sleepless nights; there are many good boxes out there;. I recommend the M8, this box is very stable and simple to program, it can do 4k, plus it has lots of memory 2gb/8gb 4k, with the right OE on it you get all (4) quad running all at once. Do enjoy the hobby.

[smilez]

Smilez & Jreed, use the link provided in post #1946 here, and download the .zip extract on a SDCard. Get the IP of the box and putty into it do not insert the SDCard as yet. after you are in, excute reboot recovery, the Android guy will come up and fall down, select wipe data/factory reset. When that is done insert the SDCard, putty back into the box and excute the same reboot recovery, the Android man will come up and load OE for you.

There's no link for 1946 and I'm not not sure of the IP on the box. The remote doesn't work in recovery mode even if there no sd card in it.

[ShadowChaser]

hi guys well i have a question I’ve been running Codesnake m8 5.0.3 and its running fine, my problem is the original remote that came with my M8 got wrecked so i bought a new one from the people i got my M8 from. Most are you are familiar with the crappy roundish remote that thing sucked. but this new has a lot of promise. If i had kept the original firmware i could use all the buttons, but with Codesnake's version i can't get all the buttons to work.. Can any one help me or point me in the right direction? here's a pic of the new Remote

[smilez]

Smilez & Jreed, use the link provided in post #1946 here, and download the .zip extract on a SDCard. Get the IP of the box and putty into it do not insert the SDCard as yet. after you are in, excute reboot recovery, the Android guy will come up and fall down, select wipe data/factory reset. When that is done insert the SDCard, putty back into the box and excute the same reboot recovery, the Android man will come up and load OE for you.

ok i got the file what do u mean by IP on the box and put it where??? i know how to go into recovery mode using toothpick in av port. every time i go into recovery mode the the android never stands up. can u please more specific??? more details would help. thanks for reply!

[node]

ok i got the file what do u mean by IP on the box and put it where??? i know how to go into recovery mode using toothpick in av port. every time i go into recovery mode the the android never stands up. can u please more specific??? more details would help. thanks for reply!

Let's try this again, first if you are on PC get "putty" it is a program you need to download and install. if you are on MAC open terminal. (Part one).

Since your remote does not work. connect the box to a router, open a browser and log into the router see ( I assume you know how to do that). fine the IP the router is giving the Box. (Part two).

Open putty or terminal depend on your system, enter the IP you got, username is root passW is openelec at the command propmt then follow post #1954

[al8782]

When you say the remote doesn't work are you talking about all the buttons? And is this the round remote?

Sometimes in recovery the OK button doesn't work but the up and down buttons work. When the OK button doesn't work use the return arrow button as the OK button.

[hixy]

Hello Folks first post .can somebody share the link for openelec m8 box please.i just want to make sure i have the correct one.My box is an m8 mbox 8gb/2gb


thanks alot

[al8782]

Hello Folks first post .can somebody share the link for openelec m8 box please.i just want to make sure i have the correct one.My box is an m8 mbox 8gb/2gb


thanks alot

Which OpenELEC do you currently have?

[ShadowChaser]

When you say the remote doesn't work are you talking about all the buttons? And is this the round remote?

Sometimes in recovery the OK button doesn't work but the up and down buttons work. When the OK button doesn't work use the return arrow button as the OK button.

I had the round one, but now have the remote that on the pic i posted. the only buttons that work on the new remote are home,power,enter,return, vol up and vol dn. that's it. I would love to be able to used all the buttons on the remote. I tried using the keymapper app in kodi but it doesn't even see the button being pressed. I think because my M8 box doesn't register that key press. I understand that the company that made my box "Armada m8" said i need a firmware update for total use of the remote. but since im using Codesnake Openelec version i can't update my box to Armada Firmware. So i hoping that someone has found either a way around or have an idea that would work. Ps thanks for the reply al8782

[hixy]

Which OpenELEC do you currently have?

Hello i had an android tv box which with kodi wasnt great started turning itself off and general playing about.i have installed openelec and its not been long but it seems to be running very nicely,thank you to the fella or lady who made this possible .only thing that dont work is my logitech k400 keyboard.

[al8782]

My Logitech K400 is working on my box. I have G Box Quad Core