Mini M8S II 4K Smart TV Box Amlogic S905X 2/8GB WiFi 10/100 LAN BT

[cjeman]

AndroidTVAddict. Wow.. You do your homework. I have this model (2gb/8gb) and have been experimenting for a few months with various ROMs. I have settled on Tanix X5 Pro. The standard ROM's did not address DTS & DD5.1 well enough. I still have some minor issues with Kodi 16.1 and Tanix, but the box is stable.

1) DD5.1 & DTS works as one would expect. A dropout every once in a while in the beginning, but levels out. Could be buffering (advancesettings.xml configured to buffer all traffic).
2) The merge of SD and RAM works well. Complains if SD card is to slow. I see no issues though.
3) See green screen on 4K if amlcodec not disabled.
4) Attached a 250gb HDD with no issue. Should work.
5) Still an issue. I usually write to a SMB/NAS device when the app will not write to USB. Will try write media fix.
6) Not tested.
7) Bluetooth works as expected.

Tanix X5 Pro allows TWRP recovery. These flash easy enough to allow experimenting.

[AndroidTVAddict]

Hello all,

I am very interested by this Mini M8S II box but before I order it, I would like to make sure to have a clear understanding of its bugs and limits.
Please, I would really appreciate your help to get an update of what works or not with this box !

Hope it will also help any new reader who doesn't want to go through the whole thread, as I did.

What I understood of existing limits and fixes:
- Useful review: http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/07/...-6-0-firmware/
- Box now rooted (with the last official roms / OTA)
- HDMI CEC must be disable to avoid boot loop
- May need to remove stock Kobi and install fresh Kobi or SPMC from the play store to get ride of some bugged Kobi add-ons
- amcodec acceleration must be disable on Kobi to avoid frame dropped
- Audio Pass-through bug is solved thanks to the .apk (from this forum)
- External storage (SD or USB) is only readable (no write permissions), except by adding <item name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE" granted="true" flags="0" /> on each application system file
- Possibility to extend the limited 8 GB internal storage with a SD card (works despite the slow speed warning message)
- Wifi reception is quite poor but can be improved by flipping up-side-down the box
- In case of purple screen issue, start system settings, display->force rgb->on. (Or other work around: change the HDMI input and move back on your receiver).
- The black screen / low brightness is solved thanks to the 'bootvideo' file (from this forum)
- Bluetooth is working fine


And what are my questions:
-> Please, can you confirm that both DD 5.1 et DTS 5.1 are now working perfectly fine in pass-through by HDMI and SPDIF with Kobi? no audio cuts any more? (after added the .apk fix)
-> Can you confirm that is possible to merge SD card with the 8 GB internal storage? (I read that the option to make external storage as internal storage is accessible only through the notification bar but it exists on this box).
-> Are the purple screen and the black screen / low brightness issues truly solved ?
-> Does someone try to mount a 2 TB hard drive or 4TB hard drive ? Is it working ? MBR or GPT recognized ?
-> Can you confirm that is possible to get Read AND Write permissions on any external storages (SD FAT32 and USB Hard Drive NTFS)?
-> Is MiraCast working well?
-> Are Bluetooth Low Energy devices well recognized with this box?


I am very grateful for your help to get a clear picture of this box.
Thank you very much !

[Xannytech]

I saw none posted new V109 (07/11/2016) for MINI M8 SII (not V106 customized by Vontar ) here it is:
https://mega.nz/#!f543XRIY!47GUGzdTV...HEawRRbFHIjexA V109 ROM .img file

Then if you like there is my mod ready based on it
XTMOD thread

[DiegoLisan]

Solving the problem with the purple screen

just buy this: HDMI Male to VGA Female Converter Adapter
Audio cable in 3.5mm jack
Everything works perfectly! This is the only solution!

Are you sure this fix the problem? I bought a similar converter but very often screen goes black and then returns to normal, sometimes every few seconds.

[vldim]

Is there a 5.1.1 Firmware for the MiniM8Sii?

No

[Jethro]

Is there a 5.1.1 Firmware for the MiniM8Sii? Also, can 5.1.1 be installed on a 6.0.1 box?

[Gazoo]

Also note that I flashed the Vontar img and didn't notice any difference from the stock firmware besides some extra addons in kodi . The android security level is the same just a different bootup logo. Hopefully they will actually do some updates in the future but I'm not counting on it :P

[Gazoo]

You need old file "remote.conf" from T95N /system/etc/remote.conf
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Solving the problem with the "black screen" (black shadows or low brightness)
Thank you "crazzian"

1. Download the archive https://yadi.sk/d/94s27z7L33Uxuf
Select any video file!
2. Rename the video file in the "bootvideo", the extension does not specify (empty file extension).
3. Copy to Folder
\ System \ etc \

We confirm the replacement (if necessary, who is there before you can rename the file).
3. Expose the permissions 644 (rw-r - r--), if they are different.
4. In the file
\ System \ build.prop

Modifies the parameter to 1
service.bootvideo = 1

5. Reboot.

Thank you very much for this. This fix made this device usable now!

[Alexxx79]

Is this the official firmware for our Mini M8S II?
Is there new about a new OTA?

Firmware rv_109 - 30.11.2016 from Vontar mini m8s+ CD card method

And the same version of official firmware for Vontar Mini m8s+ for upgrade method with SD card and recovery. Forks fine on mini m8s II 2/8gb.

https://yadi.sk/d/kseucl5z33ZyQY

Extract the files from the archive.
copy update.zip file to TF-card (make sure it is FAT32 format), then run Update&Backup app to update system by local.



Thanks #Vidim!

[array81]

Yes........... if they be.

Keep us updated on future updates

[vldim]

will I receive the future Vontar OTA?

Yes........... if they be.
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How to - Provide WRITE PERMISSION on sd card for apps on Android Marshmallow
1. Backup File - packages.xml in /data/system folder
2. Open File - in QuickEdit app (for example Total Commander)
3. Search - for app name
4. Paste - <item name="android.permission.WRITE_MEDIA_STORAGE" granted="true" flags="0" /> in/after <perms> tag
5. Save - by pressing back twice and confirming Yes(Grant Root permission if asks)
6 Reboot

The only important task to do is ADDING that write permission WITHIN the <perms> tag of that specific app package name

[array81]

Yes, it's official firmware for Vontar mini m8s+
Vontar mini m8s+ and Mini M8S II - It is the same. Firmware is the same.
I did not find our Mini M8S II
The manufacturer does not go with me to communicate. Silent.

So no new OTA but if I want I can use this firmware as official firmware, right? In this case, will I receive the future Vontar OTA?

[vldim]

Is this the official firmware for our Mini M8S II?
Is there new about a new OTA?

Yes, it's official firmware for Vontar mini m8s+
Vontar mini m8s+ and Mini M8S II - It is the same. Firmware is the same.
I did not find our Mini M8S II
The manufacturer does not go with me to communicate. Silent.

[array81]

Firmware rv_109 - 30.11.2016 from Vontar mini m8s+

https://yadi.sk/d/luDPpZkS33VG6f

(for mini m8s II, COOLEME MB1, Tanix Tx5, X9 4K, Vontar mini m8s+)
for Amlogic USB Burning Tool

Set using "Amlogic USB Burning Tool" and cable USB A Male - A Male.
Run program "Amlogic USB Burning Tool" and press button "start".
Press the RESET button (hold) at the TV box, and plug the cable USB A Male - A Male.
Installation begins.

Changes:
1. fix key Enter in USB keyboard
2. fix out of the player Kodi (exit button now works well)

Is this the official firmware for our Mini M8S II?
Is there new about a new OTA?

[vldim]

Firmware XTMOD - 06.12.2016

http://forum.xda-developers.com/andr...ustom-t3513805

for mini m8s II, COOLEME MB1, Tanix Tx5, X9 4K, Vontar mini m8s+