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

[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!!!

[newkind]

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

[scooter2014]

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

[newkind]

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

[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.

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]

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!

(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]

Hi all,

sorry in advance, I am pretty new to Android TV stuff. I just bought a Beelink Mini MX3 II and was a little bit disappointed that it doesn't have true Android TV, so I'd really like to try this custom ROM.

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


Thanks!

[sgc]

Hello,
As I said in another topic, I've tried to install MINIMXIII-II_110M0_TVStock-20170319.img from an SD card with Amlogic Burn Card Maker but the upgrading screen is always stucked at 5% of the progress bar.
I've also tried with Amlogic USB Burning Tool but to no avail.
I get the following errors:
- [0x30201006]UBOOT/Disk initialize/Send command/Time out
- [0x00101004]Erase bootloader/Lowper/Identify/Error result
- [0x10101002]Romcode/Initialize DDR/Identify/USB Control setup error

[totor54]

EagleEyeXZ version 16.6 16.6.0 (2017/03/01) http://spmc.semperpax.com/

• ADD: “Visible behind” for Android TV
• ADD: “Now playing” for Android TV
• FIX: HD audio IEC on N (Shield + Mi)
• FIX: use PT RAW for re-encoding if selected- FIX: 3D -> 2D in amcs
• FIX: windowed amc
• ADD: Dynamic amcs surfaces
• FIX: amcs rotation
• FIX: plugin cache
• ADD: zeroconf via API
• FIX: 4K GUI
• FIX: High CPU load
• ADD: Smoothstreaming
• FIX: crash on exit with NFS

I mean that i can stream video from default youtube app. At this moment at window where i can choose device where i need to stream i seen two devices with the same name, but only one of them worked.

Ah, I saw that once too...and it's the only time I was able to successful cast from the YouTube app. 'Curiouser and curiouser!' :-)

(I need to capture a logcat when that happens so that I can look closer at how it got a cast device cert.)

[kenshi]

That's a known issue. Check the Known Bugs section in the original post for more details.

Sorry if my message was not enough clear. I mean that i can stream video from default youtube app. At this moment at window where i can choose device where i need to stream i seen two devices with the same name, but only one of them worked.

[Fenderman]

Unfortunately I do not know, because I updated directly to your great firmware.
I guess it is also a problem with the original firmware. Maybe others could confirm?

Currently the "Adjust refers rate" option in Kodi is not working. I guess it is a problem of the firmware. Could it be fixed? Thanks!

Did I break it? How well does it work in the latest OEM firmware?