I tried OpenElec on one box of mine, and bricked it. I spent a lot of time on these forums learning how to fix it. While I did get the M8S+ back up and running, I could never get Ethernet to work.
I loaded many firmware files on this bricked box. One firmware file got it back up and running, but remote and Ethernet did not work.
I ended up using TWRP to backup my other working M8S+ box, loaded it to my previously-bricked M8S+ box, and I got remote working again. But still no Ethernet.
From what I read, the ethernet drivers and remote configuration data is all located in the Android bootloader. Because my TWRP backup and restore got my remote working again, I can only assume it is using the same Ethernet drivers from my working M8S+ box. But for some reason, Ethernet still does not work on this box that had OpenElec on it.
Is there any way I can verify these 2 boxes really do have the same Ethernet chipset (hardware) inside it? I am quite comfortable accessing the Android shell (I use to be a Unix/Linux guy), but i do not know what logs or where to find info about the Ethernet hardare.
If anyone can lead me in the right direction to solve this mystery of mine I would be very greatful. Thanks!
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