MECOOL M8S Pro + TV Box Amlogic S905X Android 7.1 2/16GB Fast Lan, WiFi 802.11b/g/n

[scooter2014]

Yes install stock rom... Is it possible in atv mod NO.

Cant always get what ya want... But ya can get what ya need.... Still like that tune

[scooter2014]

Then just use the stock one m8 no one making you use that mod to atv

[hansdampf]

Sorry for the noob question. Is the Play store in the official ROM an Android TV version of crippled Play store? I can't seem to find any internet speed testing app like SpeedTest.net or Fast. The reason I bought this box is to avoid the Android TV on Mi Box. I hate Android TV.

same problem, is it possible to install the normal play store?

[acefr]

Sorry for the noob question. Is the Play store in the official ROM an Android TV version of crippled Play store? I can't seem to find any internet speed testing app like SpeedTest.net or Fast. The reason I bought this box is to avoid the Android TV on Mi Box. I hate Android TV.

[clarkss12]

Hi there,
Thank you all for all the info/knowledge you put on this thread!
Sorry for my questions but I´m a little ( LOT ) noob regarding boot Libreelec form sd card in Mecool … I´ve been running Libreelec in my Raspberry Pi 2 ( which I like a lot ) but decide to upgrade to S905x, so I could enjoy more picture quality (4K and HDR, and all the sound formats).
My Mecool come with firmware 7.1.1 NHG47L20170919.150557.V0619.
Questions:
-The file /image that I should use is LibreELEC-S905.arm-8.2-8.1.10, correct? It´s necessary do make any change after burn the image? Can you put the right link I should use, please?
-When you say “ If you want reboot in Android you should pick Reboot from internal from shutdown menu on Libreelec. “ do you mean that inside Libreelec we have an option to choose reboot to android TV ( mecool SO ).
-After I´ve done “ With SD card in slot in Terminal app you should type reboot update and then box reboot Libreelec “ what will happen anytime I shut down the box? Does it stays on Libreelec when I turn on the box?
- Which app to you use for “you should type reboot update and then box reboot Libreelec “ ? Can I use “Android Terminal “?

Maybe this will help a little, I am showing how to install LibreELEC on my Mecool M8S Pro, and not my Mecool M8S Pro PLUS, but the procedure is the same. You just have to get the correct firmware and DEVICE TREE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6pZwjvLEMk&t=73s

[Paulo Rossi]

With SD card in slot in Terminal app you should type reboot update and then box reboot Libreelec. If you want reboot in Android you should pick Reboot from internal from shutdown menu on Libreelec.

Hi there,
Thank you all for all the info/knowledge you put on this thread!
Sorry for my questions but I´m a little ( LOT ) noob regarding boot Libreelec form sd card in Mecool … I´ve been running Libreelec in my Raspberry Pi 2 ( which I like a lot ) but decide to upgrade to S905x, so I could enjoy more picture quality (4K and HDR, and all the sound formats).
My Mecool come with firmware 7.1.1 NHG47L20170919.150557.V0619.
Questions:
-The file /image that I should use is LibreELEC-S905.arm-8.2-8.1.10, correct? It´s necessary do make any change after burn the image? Can you put the right link I should use, please?
-When you say “ If you want reboot in Android you should pick Reboot from internal from shutdown menu on Libreelec. “ do you mean that inside Libreelec we have an option to choose reboot to android TV ( mecool SO ).
-After I´ve done “ With SD card in slot in Terminal app you should type reboot update and then box reboot Libreelec “ what will happen anytime I shut down the box? Does it stays on Libreelec when I turn on the box?
- Which app to you use for “you should type reboot update and then box reboot Libreelec “ ? Can I use “Android Terminal “?

[hansdampf]

Just updated to OTA V09.19 and can't find a way to show the status/navigation bar? Does anyone have a idea??? Is it a bug??

[skarget]

Has anyone else got their device set to chinese(or something that looks like chinese). I flashed Magendanz's ATV ROM. I had to change language setting to English. But if I remove and connect HDMI cable, it resets back to chinese. I installed kodi but display setting is showing 1920x1080p and it is greyed out. Did I get a defective box?

[malik500]

Two questions. youtube app the playstore version which is preinstalled have no way to add a shortcut on mecool launcher because app drawer doesn't have any icon for youtube app.
I decided to change the launcher to simple tv launcher over there i was able to get the youtube app but one problem when i turn off and then turn it back on , it always go to mecool launcher .... which is quite annoying do any body get around this issues ?

[Tieri]

I finally got my effected box back, so I could test the new firmware and supprice supprice it is a no go. I have not yet hooked my USB serial adapter for making a serial log dumb, but I hope to do so tomorrow. I will keep you updated.

[clarkss12]

Does the L version support Netflix HD?

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Yes, it supposed to support Widevine level 1, so yes, it will support Netflix in 1080P. Mine is in transit, should receive sometime next week, and I can verify that it does in fact do Netflix in HD.

[Matruchoti]

Does the L version support Netflix HD?

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[wrxtasy]

acefr is correct, no Linux/LibreELEC drivers for the dirt cheap WiFi Chip they put in the M8S Pro+
Even the WiFi Chip manufacturer will not release the driver source code to LE developers, enquiries have already been made.

Its why I would recommend actually buying the MECOOL M8S Pro L - that has working Bluetooth and AC WIFi in both Android and LibreELEC and has no risk of receiving a box with dodgy eMMC Samsung flash storage (yet)
Guest has also made a similar recommendation.

[acefr]

I can't find the WIFI Settings in LibreELEC.
The device-tree is from:

http://wrxtasy.libreelec.tv/MECOOL/dtb.img

is it not supported or is there a way to get it work?

From what I understand, LibreELEC does not support this wifi module, so you need to provide a LAN connection. Not sure if this info is still up to date.

[zabba]

I updated the firmware (NHG47L 20170919.150557.V0619) on my box by zip file using a usb stick. I have never flashed a box before by the method described on the op. Is there any difference between the two methods? Thanks