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

[zabba]

Hi, I am struggling to get the chromecast to work, I am using the NHG47L 20170919.150557.V0619 firmware. My box is showing up but when i try to connect to it, it says casting screen to M8S PRO + has ended! without connecting to it. Thanks.

[dstojic]

Hey Guys,
I'm completley new.
I've ordered the m8s pro + device from Gearbest.
I've the Version without a Reset switch. I wan't to boot libreelec form SD-Card. How can I do that without switch?

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.

[stlab]

Hey Guys,
I'm completley new.
I've ordered the m8s pro + device from Gearbest.
I've the Version without a Reset switch. I wan't to boot libreelec form SD-Card. How can I do that without switch?

[P.X]

What is the best way to open this box

Sent from my SM-T560NU using Tapatalk

Carefully remove 4x rubber feet - keep 4 later ....
4x small JIS Cross Head screws are revealed.
Unscrew with sufficient pressure to stop the screwdriver camming out if not using JIS driver.
Lid pops off, no clips.

E&OE

[malik500]

Got Heat Problems ?

1. Use a better glue. The std. glue can be applied too thickly and is not the best thermally anyway (my guess)
Arctic Silver Epoxy is the best - Close second is the Aluminium version - Note this is PERMANENT Glue.
I used small bead in the centre and this is spread thinly by pressure. I used a 2.75Kg mass.

+ 2. Use a better Heatsink - a 22x22x10mm fits easily and costs buttons ont Bay

Or + 3. Taller HS adds a bit of an extra Air-Gap

What is the best way to open this box

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[P.X]

Got Heat Problems ?

1. Use a better glue. The std. glue can be applied too thickly and is not the best thermally anyway (my guess)
Arctic Silver Epoxy is the best - Close second is the Aluminium version - Note this is PERMANENT Glue.
I used small bead in the centre and this is spread thinly by pressure. I used a 2.75Kg mass.

+ 2. Use a better Heatsink - a 22x22x10mm fits easily and costs buttons ont Bay

Or + 3. Taller HS adds a bit of an extra Air-Gap

Here (if you've got one): http://freaktab.com/node/660688

[malik500]

Where is the reset button on m8s pro plus ? Front back left right

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[hansdampf]

Mine is the same, and I got lucky - no problem after F/W update so far.
Mine is fairly stable OOB, sometimes you get the "app stopped responding". One time it needed a power cycle.
After improving the thermal paste it does seem a little faster and stable overall.
If yours is fairly stable too that might be an indication that it could work (notice: might and could...)

Did it get better (less freezings/crashings) after FW update or was it also ok before updating? Did you update over it through usb or the mecool updating interface? What version is your new FW?

[P.X]

Can you point me to a good Rii model with backlight? Or is it all the same?

I like the Rii RT-MWK01+
and the Rii i8+

[4everAnoob]

I have SEC 713 and FW 0815.
Do i have a problem???

Mine is the same, and I got lucky - no problem after F/W update so far.
Mine is fairly stable OOB, sometimes you get the "app stopped responding". One time it needed a power cycle.
After improving the thermal paste it does seem a little faster and stable overall.
If yours is fairly stable too that might be an indication that it could work (notice: might and could...)

[P.X]

Just checked another OEM Mecool Remote ...
1 BAD
2 GOOD

Nice to know it's not the boxes or the FW version that is causing the Random Standby Issue (at least for me)
Seems to be some faulty remotes out there judging by at least 2 other users reports.

[4everAnoob]

Agreed - Great KB.
Love the Rii models with backlight for thumb-typing in the dark !

Have to have good remote for my elderly friends plus the ATV interface is great for them too. Simple.[/LIST]

Can you point me to a good Rii model with backlight? Or is it all the same?

[P.X]

• #704.1
  
  trebor commented
  10-21-2017, 12:04
  
  
  Remotes are evil, hate the things..that's why I am not a ATV fan as its keyboard friendly enough
  Logitech k400 rulez ok

• Agreed - Great KB.
  Love the Rii models with backlight for thumb-typing in the dark !
  
  Have to have good remote for my elderly friends plus the ATV interface is great for them too. Simple.

[trebor]

Remotes are evil, hate the things..that's why I am not a ATV fan as its keyboard friendly enough
Logitech k400 rulez ok.