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

[codesnake]

codesnake didnt saw it anymore if it was possible but was/will it possible to add the ap6234 support for the new m8 build?

Unfortunately currently is not possible.

[damluc]

Bought a cheap MX2 box on AliExpress and managed to install OpenElec 4.97.3. Newer versions 4.2.1 and 5.0.3 made the box freeze during start up, so there was not much hope for the new version 6.0.0.
I could not find any update folder in the previous installation so I installed fresh from zip file on a MX2 box with the toothpic methode and it works perfect! Now running Kodi 15.2 instead of 14.1.
Thank you very much for all the good work.

[Dynamic2]

codesnake didnt saw it anymore if it was possible but was/will it possible to add the ap6234 support for the new m8 build?

[PatrickJB]

Just a heads-up to peeps following this thread, K has updated his current build and is back in town! New version here: http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...mk808b-and-mxq

[codesnake]

how can i build the lastest version for m8 from your source? i am running fedora 21

git clone https://github.com/codesnake/OpenELEC.tv.git
cd OpenELEC.tv
git checkout openelec-6.0
ARCH=arm PROJECT=Amlogic DEVICE=M8 make

[Duke]

how can i build the lastest version for m8 from your source? i am running fedora 21

[Αντρέας]

I think its better to ask BEFORE buy something
Can you guys please recommend a box that is known to be stable and working trouble-free with openelec? I dont care about extreme things, i dont care about 4K, i dont care about 5.1/7.1, i only care about best possible stability.
PS If i could pay 120+ euros, i know some good options LOL - i am asking for cheap solutions that are known to be working OK ...Thanks

[dansingh]

guys any one have a link to the latest 15.2 openelec for a all black mxq box? many thanks
i have seen folks selling the mxq with a openelec kodi 15.2 so there must be a build that is working,? any advise appreciated

thanks

[gabaod]

gabaod; mpde

Load back Android for you M8, ( hoping you have the flash); Now put a bluetooth mouse or keyboard dongle into one of the USB port then without SDCard in the slot, toothpick into the box and boot. The box will go into recovery mode, scroll to wipe-flash let it do a clean wipe, then choose wipe-cache, now do not reboot, insert the SDCard into the slot with the OE update file you want to load on the box, then select update.ext. Let it load OE. This should get OE to load. The reason you use a bluetooth mouse or keyboard is the remote will not work in recovery mode on some M8, for you to make selections. Post your reply.

I had already previously tested to see if I could get it into recovery mode. When there is no sd card in the box, and I use the toothpick I see it attempt to get into a recovery mode but it acts like it times out by not detecting an sdcard and at the bottom of the screen it says Rebooting and it reboots within 30 seconds. I never receive a menu on the screen with different recovery options to pick from.

[nukeybrown]

codesnake hi i know your probably super busy , but just wondering if there is a openelec version being developed for beelink mini mx dont know how long i can put up with android

[Turvy]

I don't know if such bootloader exists for G18.

Thanks.
I figured when you said it needed it, that there probably isn't one. It's a pity, but not a big deal.

Thank again.

[PatrickJB]

Any news on the MXQ build?

[dave_leeds]

Excellent, thanks.

[codesnake]

Hi codesnake. Is there an ETA on the revised build to iron out the bugs in this release? I know you're probably busy with other things, just wondering.

My box still works brilliantly on 5.0.3 so I can't make my mind up whether to upgrade or not.

Most likely will be relased just after mainline OE 6.0.1 will be released (at the beginning of the January).

[dave_leeds]

Hi codesnake. Is there an ETA on the revised build to iron out the bugs in this release? I know you're probably busy with other things, just wondering.

My box still works brilliantly on 5.0.3 so I can't make my mind up whether to upgrade or not.