AML Mini M8S(S905) latest firmware

[digital_me]

I hooked an UART cable to see whats going on but this is all I receive:
GXBB:BL1:08dafd:0a8993;FEAT:EDFC318C;POC:3;RCY:0;E MMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;USB:8;LOOP: 1;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;USB:8;LO OP:2;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;USB:8 ;LOOP:3;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;US B:8;LOOP:4;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0;CHK:F3 ;USB:8;LOOP:5;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0;CHK :F3;USB:8;LOOP:6;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ:0; CHK:F3;USB:8;LOOP:7;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;READ :0;CHK:F3;USB:8;LOOP:8;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD:0;R EAD:0;CHK:F3;USB:8;LOOP:9;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;SD: 0;READ:0;CHK:F3;USB:8;LOOP:A;EMMC:0;READ:0;CHK:F3; SD:0;READ:0;CHK:F3;USB:8;

Any idea if this can be revived?

[digital_me]

Ok I unbricked it with SD boot maker. The f.....g u-boot.bin in the ota distribution zip was not good so I used one from another device and it went as it should. Now I have official 104L03. Can I apply the WiFi fix without USB tool, by using SD booter?
Where do I leave 1 and where do I put 0 in the ini file?
;
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[common]
erase_bootloader = 1
erase_flash = 1
reboot = 1

;package will filled by sdacard burning tool
[burn_ex]
package = aml_upgrade_package.img
;media =

[Tidav7578]

Tried the openelec miniMx build.
No usb audio, no network (either dhcp or manual)
Did a twrp full backup before.
Restored
Everything back to before fidling with the system.

[Queenslayer]

This has progressed very nicely. I'll put your links in the OP Krakatau. Thanks

[digital_me]

I unbricked my box again, finally. The nand was all messed up and I used a bootable microsd with aml_autoscript file to scrub it. Then I flashed the full image with Vadiator fix using a bootable microsd prepared with u-boot.bin.sd.bin (868.864 bytes). OTA update then worked and updated the system to 105L03. WiFi flies now like an aeroplane! 46 Mbps download and 46 Mbps upload speed on the Internet and some 10 m away from the router. Thank you again Vadiator! This box is now a real value with your fix!

For those who want to safely boost the WiFi speed, forget the USB cable method with driver problems and transfer errors, here's a safer and faster way to flash the .img files to your box:
1. Get the attached Mini M8S SD Flash Tools.zip containing all the needed tools (Amlogic bootcard maker, u-boot.bin.sd.bin 868.864 bytes and aml_sdc_burn.ini file).
2. Get a clean microsd card and insert it into the reader on your pc. Open Amlogic bootcardmaker.exe, select your card, check yes to partition and format, chose u-boot.bin.sd.bin and click Make. Format your card when prompted. It must end with a Success box.
Note that you must use u-boot.bin.sd.bin with the size of 868.864 bytes (provided in attached the tools package). Bootloader.img from the Mini M8S OTA archive renamed to u-boot.bin does not boot.
3. On the prepared microsd card, copy aml_sdc_burn.ini. Rename miniM8S_104L3_Fix_WiFi_SDwrite_by_vadiator.img (https://yadi.sk/d/3JKuyWGoreotx) to aml_upgrade_package.img and copy it on the microsd, too. You must end with 2 files on the card:
- aml_sdc_burn.ini
- aml_upgrade_package.img
4. Insert the microsd in the Mini M8S and power on while holding the reset button pressed with a paperclip or toothpick. When the upgrade will start by showing the green robot and progress bar, release the reset button and don't touch anything until it finishes and restarts.
5. Now you have a 104L03 system with full wifi speed. Launch OTA and update to 105L03 to have the latest system.
6. Enjoy!


Note: The aml_sdc_burn.ini contains values for the type of flash format, like in the USB Burning Tool:
0 – Do not erase flash
1 – Normal erase
3 – Erase all
4 – Force erase all
If you want to change values use Notepad++ or DOS Edit to preserve format, don't edit in Windows Notepad.

[Queenslayer]

Digital_me, can you please either create a link to the relevant files or upload them. Great tutorial btw. And well done for getting it back.

If you can make files available, I'll add it to OP

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[digital_me]

Sure, I just prepared and attached a bootable SD tools package.

[Queenslayer]

Sure, I just prepared and attached a bootable SD tools package.

Thanks. I'll get it up on the OP when I can.

[RelentlesSoul]

I unbricked my box again, finally. The nand was all messed up and I used a bootable microsd with aml_autoscript file to scrub it. Then I flashed the full image with Vadiator fix using a bootable microsd prepared with u-boot.bin.sd.bin (868.864 bytes). OTA update then worked and updated the system to 105L03. WiFi flies now like an aeroplane! 46 Mbps download and 46 Mbps upload speed on the Internet and some 10 m away from the router. Thank you again Vadiator! This box is now a real value with your fix!

For those who want to safely boost the WiFi speed, forget the USB cable method with driver problems and transfer errors, here's a safer and faster way to flash the .img files to your box:
1. Get the attached http://freaktab.com/core/filedata/fetch?id=572945&d=1463566287"]Mini M8S SD Flash Tools.zip[/URL] containing all the needed tools (Amlogic bootcard maker, u-boot.bin.sd.bin 868.864 bytes and aml_sdc_burn.ini file).
2. Get a clean microsd card and insert it into the reader on your pc. Open Amlogic bootcardmaker.exe, select your card, check yes to partition and format, chose u-boot.bin.sd.bin and click Make. Format your card when prompted. It must end with a Success box.
Note that you must use u-boot.bin.sd.bin with the size of 868.864 bytes (provided in attached the tools package). Bootloader.img from the Mini M8S OTA archive renamed to u-boot.bin does not boot.
3. On the prepared microsd card, copy aml_sdc_burn.ini. Rename miniM8S_104L3_Fix_WiFi_SDwrite_by_vadiator.img (https://yadi.sk/d/3JKuyWGoreotx) to aml_upgrade_package.img and copy it on the microsd, too. You must end with 2 files on the card:
- aml_sdc_burn.ini
- aml_upgrade_package.img
4. Insert the microsd in the Mini M8S and power on while holding the reset button pressed with a paperclip or toothpick. When the upgrade will start by showing the green robot and progress bar, release the reset button and don't touch anything until it finishes and restarts.
5. Now you have a 104L03 system with full wifi speed. Launch OTA and update to 105L03 to have the latest system.
6. Enjoy!


Note: The aml_sdc_burn.ini contains values for the type of flash format, like in the USB Burning Tool:
0 – Do not erase flash
1 – Normal erase
3 – Erase all
4 – Force erase all
If you want to change values use Notepad++ or DOS Edit to preserve format, don't edit in Windows Notepad.

Thanks, going to try this method.

[RelentlesSoul]

Fixed this issue

[n4pst3r]

I unbricked my box again, finally. The nand was all messed up and I used a bootable microsd with aml_autoscript file to scrub it. Then I flashed the full image with Vadiator fix using a bootable microsd prepared with u-boot.bin.sd.bin (868.864 bytes). OTA update then worked and updated the system to 105L03. WiFi flies now like an aeroplane! 46 Mbps download and 46 Mbps upload speed on the Internet and some 10 m away from the router. Thank you again Vadiator! This box is now a real value with your fix!

For those who want to safely boost the WiFi speed, forget the USB cable method with driver problems and transfer errors, here's a safer and faster way to flash the .img files to your box:
1. Get the attached Mini M8S SD Flash Tools.zip containing all the needed tools (Amlogic bootcard maker, u-boot.bin.sd.bin 868.864 bytes and aml_sdc_burn.ini file).
2. Get a clean microsd card and insert it into the reader on your pc. Open Amlogic bootcardmaker.exe, select your card, check yes to partition and format, chose u-boot.bin.sd.bin and click Make. Format your card when prompted. It must end with a Success box.
Note that you must use u-boot.bin.sd.bin with the size of 868.864 bytes (provided in attached the tools package). Bootloader.img from the Mini M8S OTA archive renamed to u-boot.bin does not boot.
3. On the prepared microsd card, copy aml_sdc_burn.ini. Rename miniM8S_104L3_Fix_WiFi_SDwrite_by_vadiator.img (https://yadi.sk/d/3JKuyWGoreotx) to aml_upgrade_package.img and copy it on the microsd, too. You must end with 2 files on the card:
- aml_sdc_burn.ini
- aml_upgrade_package.img
4. Insert the microsd in the Mini M8S and power on while holding the reset button pressed with a paperclip or toothpick. When the upgrade will start by showing the green robot and progress bar, release the reset button and don't touch anything until it finishes and restarts.
5. Now you have a 104L03 system with full wifi speed. Launch OTA and update to 105L03 to have the latest system.
6. Enjoy!


Note: The aml_sdc_burn.ini contains values for the type of flash format, like in the USB Burning Tool:
0 – Do not erase flash
1 – Normal erase
3 – Erase all
4 – Force erase all
If you want to change values use Notepad++ or DOS Edit to preserve format, don't edit in Windows Notepad.

I tried to use this guide to update and fix my box. after this my box dead.. it doesn't start, no signs of life, there is only the blue led on.

[RelentlesSoul]

I tried to use this guide to update and fix my box. after this my box dead.. it doesn't start, no signs of life, there is only the blue led on.

Same here
Are you sure this is what you did digital_me? this is what I get for avoiding trying to buy a USB to USB cable.

[RISCy Dude]

Hello RelentlesSoul, I don't have this box. It is fairly easy to make a USB to USB cable from old or unused cables. But I got lucky and mine was included with a different box. I still made one for proof-of-concept, it worked fine.
BTW If you do make a cable, don't make it too long.
Cheers.

[RelentlesSoul]

Wow this sucks, I can't even get into recovery mode anymore.

[n4pst3r]

Wow this sucks, I can't even get into recovery mode anymore.

Same situation...its possibile to do anything with USB-USB cable?..I think that will not work either the USB ports of the box.. my pendrive, that usually blinks when I insert it, do nothing if I connect to the box..