[ROM] Beelink Mini MX3 II / M8S II TVStock Nexus ROM (Android TV)

[Guest]

(1) Can I make a backup of the stock ROM before flashing with the Amlogic tool or do I have to find the stock ROM somewhere to go back?

These are available from the Beelink forum here.

(2) Maybe a stupid one, but: Can I try/boot the ROM directly from SD card just like the LibreElec builds?

No, I don't believe that's possible.

(3) What exactly is the implication of the widevine issue? I read that Netflix isn't working, but what else is affected? I would especially be interested if Amazon Instant Video does work with this ROM?

The lack of Widevine Level 1 certification is a problem that the stock OEM firmware will have too. Switching to a custom ROM won't fix the problem, but it won't make it worse either. If Netflix or Amazon Instant Video won't work on the custom ROM, they probably won't work on the stock OEM firmware. (Although, we've had some success running the tablet version of Netflix, if not the Android TV version...just not in HD.)

[steginger]

These are available from the Beelink forum here.

Did see that, but I don't see the v111 that is currently on my box there. But you already asked for it...
I found some other links here to mega.nz with latest v106M0 (MINIMXIII-II_106M0.img).
I guess this would be a start and then I could do an OTA update?

I thought I saw a thread with an overview and links to all official revisions, but I don't find it anymore.

Would a backup using TWRP work?
I guess I can't flash that with the Amlogic tool and you said something about repartitioning, so that sounds like no way to go?

The lack of Widevine Level 1 certification is a problem that the stock OEM firmware will have too. Switching to a custom ROM won't fix the problem, but it won't make it worse either. If Netflix or Amazon Instant Video won't work on the custom ROM, they probably won't work on the stock OEM firmware. (Although, we've had some success running the tablet version of Netflix, if not the Android TV version...just not in HD.)

I see. I checked and stock ROM also only has Level 3, so indeed nothing lost.
And yes, tablet version of Amazon Video is working, but as you said just SD (unfortunately).


Thanks!

[Guest]

Would a backup using TWRP work?

Yes, I can likely convert a TWRP backup (system & boot partitions) into a AML burn package, which would be good a foundation for future custom ROMs. Can you share?

(The only problem with this is that TWRP backup doesn't include the bootloader partition, which could have changed. If you could go into Terminal in TWRP and add a "dd -if /dev/block/bootloader -of bootloader.img", that would make it more complete.)

[steginger]

Yes, I can likely convert a TWRP backup (system & boot partitions) into a AML burn package, which would be good a foundation for future custom ROMs. Can you share?

Sure. I have to setup everything first, I'll try at the weekend.

[newkind]

Looks like my wifi doesn't work on my new Mini M8S II and I can't finish setup wizard because of that

[scooter2014]

Then go to first post and read how to install the other wifi fix

[newkind]

Oh awesome! Not sure why I haven't noticed it before. Thank you!

[XuanLee]

I am using Android TV version. I want to change GG Play Store TV to GG Play Store Normal. How to do it? Thanks!!!

[steginger]

Flashed the latest ROM without any issues on my Beelink Mini MXIII II (I'll provide the backups I made later on).
Looks really good - thanks!

For the record (or maybe someone has a hint for me):
I couldn't install Amazon Instant Video via Amazon Underground (not shown) like on stock ROM, so I installed 3.0.99.16701 via downloaded apk.
It starts OK, but it crashes some seconds after playback has been started (video and audio looks good before).
Another issue with this app is that you can't see a cursor (a grey box previously) anymore, so remote is pretty useless (scrolling works).
Both did work on stock ROM (with only SD of course), but I am not 100% sure if it was the same app version (did change these days) or if it is related to the new ROM.
I'll by chance try to test some older versions.

[Guest]

Looks like my wifi doesn't work on my new Mini M8S II and I can't finish setup wizard because of that

I have noticed that if you install this custom ROM on a Mini M8S II and let it launch setup before you install the AMPAK update that it will disable WiFi. The workaround is to do a factory reset or complete setup via Ethernet before you install the update.

In theory, you could also boot to recovery after flashing the custom ROM to install the AMPAK update in TWRP, but I've experienced some issues doing that. At that point, the data and cache partitions haven't been formatted, and that seems to cause problems when you reboot after installing the update. I'm not exactly sure why.

[Guest]

I am using Android TV version. I want to change GG Play Store TV to GG Play Store Normal. How to do it? Thanks!!!

The Play Store for Android TV is what should be installed on Android TV. If you want the normal store for tablets and phones, you should install the Nano or Stock variants of this custom ROM.

[XuanLee]

The Play Store for Android TV is what should be installed on Android TV. If you want the normal store for tablets and phones, you should install the Nano or Stock variants of this custom ROM.

Oh no :O. I want to use the normal store on Android TV version.
How do I use gg play on ATV ? Thanks!

[EagleEyeXZ]

Why dont u use aptoide app store?

[sdfguerreiro]

Flashed the latest ROM without any issues on my Beelink Mini MXIII II (I'll provide the backups I made later on).
Looks really good - thanks!

For the record (or maybe someone has a hint for me):
I couldn't install Amazon Instant Video via Amazon Underground (not shown) like on stock ROM, so I installed 3.0.99.16701 via downloaded apk.
It starts OK, but it crashes some seconds after playback has been started (video and audio looks good before).
Another issue with this app is that you can't see a cursor (a grey box previously) anymore, so remote is pretty useless (scrolling works).
Both did work on stock ROM (with only SD of course), but I am not 100% sure if it was the same app version (did change these days) or if it is related to the new ROM.
I'll by chance try to test some older versions.

Hi! Mind to share your backup? I would like to flash this rom but I always like to have a backup first, just in case...

[przemexss]

Any chance to get to work bluetooth on T95X? I belive it's Realtek chipset. I can send original ROM if that will help.