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

[scooter2014]

Did you even look at post 587? Bricked Kingston.... Shall i keep posting more kingston ones to prove it not just one batch of samsung emmc ? Is batch numbers... As lots with non samsung emmc... Different emmc makes check photos of thise posted here posts ones sent to me by others. It not Samsung emmc. It like Trebor post long time ago batch Numbers of affected.

557 updated same emmc worked like a charm... As said It batch.... Maybe batch from main board bad sent to all factory (3) so that why different emmc on different chipset same issue and not have same on others. Not matter emmc samsung bo41 kingston.... But time keep bringing more infromation out... About 20 pages ago I did also state Anyone with one should get refunded by geek or gear. But no one posted in thier thread till yesterday.

[scooter2014]

Ya look at board two posts up no reset. Kingston ones no issues? So wierd ill check few other I seen i cant remember if they had samsung or kingston now.

Post 587 Kingston bricked by update plus few others i find so not limited to samsung but all no reset. ... So dont think bad emmc is this. Something else.

Actually, the new ones with no reset switch have all had the Kingston eMMC, which hasn't had any reported problems.

[wrxtasy]

I agree with @ Magendanz - Kingston eMMC equipped boxes have Kingston stamped on the eMMC. These are good boxes.

It seems from numerous user posts now, the (Samsung) eMMC 5.1 equipped boxes that are eMMC stamped SECxxx KLMAG1JENB B041 are causing the majority of problems. Post #587 is using KLMAG1JENB B041

I was impressed it actually booted let alone had a update

Ha ha, now ain't that the truth - especially for the tight ass bargain hunter crew !

[scooter2014]

We still dont know that... Thats my point. Seems most are the ones with no reset. Manufacture maybe screw with device (not the first time we see this.) now geek/gear and other suppliers have to find why and when posted in thier section our users get the feed back overseen by us. Some buy nock offs too and not geek or gear and that to mix as well.

Now that they posted in right place we see where it goes.

Wont be last time we see hardware change after first shipment either

It not old hardware those fine. Its new ones. If they ship you old one lucky you. Also funny cheap 36 dollar device level 1. I was impressed it actually booted let alone had a update

[wrxtasy]

Spreading fear intimidation is not our way and we wont let you start this. Nor will you be allowed to post your rabble when and how you want. Do I make this very clear to you.

That is not the point I was trying to make. If it was misinterpreted I apologise.

If vendor A is still selling old hardware that has a known problem then surely a user is entitled to post their feedback that Vendor B is selling hardware that actually works and warn others.

If that sort of feedback is classified as rabble rousing then what is the Freaktab community forum actually for ?

Geekbuying are now replying to M8S Pro+ faulty hardware queries, which is a good sign so yes I agree wait and we will see what happens.

[MortuuS]

My first box is now constantly crashing after flashing. (see previous posts in attached link). This happened before the problems with the EMMC were known. So I just asked for a replacement. But the replacement I got is presumably also one of the faulty ones. I find it a waste to try and flash it to just find out its useless after, Can anyone tell me what the chances are my new box is really faulty?

Also any thoughts on just claiming another new revision model, without trying and ruining the current replacement?


(Broken box)


(Replacement (also faulty?) box)

Thanks!

[scooter2014]

Post in right area right way. Your the self appointed i see from your thread. Its not been confirmed that its a bad emmc. Also both geek and gear selling so point taken. But again Have you proof of this bad batch. Even manufacture is unsure so id like where and how you came up with that FACT.

If a product is ordered and done so through pay pal ect protected on returns. Geekbuying and gear both have been very proactive in resolving issues on Freaktab by the support of Admins here at freaktab. Speading fear intimidation is not our way and we wont let you start this. Nor will you be allowed to post your rabble when and how you want. Do I make this very clear to you.

Now that its posted lets see where and the response for geekbuying is. Seems others with the Listed numbers updated with NO ISSUE. So it remains to be seen what the actual issue is.

[wrxtasy]

Hello everybody.
I too have freezing issues with my Mecool M8S Pro+. They also started when I flashed the ATV image.
My box info:
BB-ROC170811PS 2G+16G
EMMC: SEC 652 KLMAGIJENB-B041 S565H02A
Memory: D/G
Supplier: Geekbuying

Don't even bother trying to fix it. You have a M8S Pro+ with faulty Samsung eMMC.
Get a refund if you can from Geekbuying by following this link:

http://freaktab.com/forum/advertiser...blem-post-here

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#628.1
scooter2014 commented
10-11-2017, 20:17
We dont get involved. Posting all over your wants /thoughts doesnt help. Post your order number issue in gearbest thread. Keep the laundry in the proper spot. No proof of what you claim.

Yes I understand and as I've already said I've directed people to do exactly that. The vendor concerned was Geekbuying. Not Gearbest.

Post in the correct location and if you paid with pay pal its a normal process. I am still little in dark of this issue seems some flashing wrong firmware and cant get back to L1 and pissed off for it thats not a defect.

Please read the numerous M8S Pro+ threads. This faulty batch of Samsung 5.1 eMMC flash storage chips has nothing to do whatsoever with Firmware or L1.
Users are Killing their boxes simply by flashing official Firmware on to faulty Samsung 5.1 eMMC equipped M8S Pro+
Flashing Firmware should definitely not kill any Android box completely.

Please do some further reading.

I now have 6 of these ordered 2 more to see if i can see whats up here to. But one was dead after 2nd day refunded next day by gearbest i didnt even need to post a complaint in Thread.

And I bet none of the new ones will have faulty Samsung 5.1 eMMC flash storage. New ones seem to be coming equipped with Kingston eMMC. You will not have issues then - unlike a bunch of other M8S Pro+ purchasers users from day 1.

So go post in thread with your order number and list the issue with that order. Thats why it was set up here to help.

That is exactly what I have done.

Users should be able to discuss problematic Freaktab vendors in the actual device Hardware thread, completely independent of the Vendor thread - to warn other to stay away from them when purchasing in the future.

Moderating the crap out of those sorts of comments is not on IMHO.

[Tieri]

Hello everybody.
I too have freezing issues with my Mecool M8S Pro+. They also started when I flashed the ATV image.
My box info:
BB-ROC170811PS 2G+16G
EMMC: SEC 652 KLMAGIJENB-B041 S565H02A
Memory: D/G
Supplier: Geekbuying

I have tried couple of images and several methods. I can always get to the recovery (stock or TWRP, depending on the flashed image) and USB burning tool recognizes my box fine. I have had couple flash errors with the USB tool, but it has always flashed successfully in second time. I have not yet tried the newer images, but will do so probably tomorrow. My box appears to freeze randomly on different stages of the boot. It sometimes freezes on the "Mecool" screen and sometimes goes on trough to freeze on the "installing apps" screen.
What I have seen on the serial debug out is that it does a kernel panic and a memory dump. I don't know if the dumps are any use to anybody, but I can upload couple next time I am at my workshop.

Images I have tried so far:
M8S_PRO+-NMF26Q-20170815.182813.V0321
M8S_PRO+-V0321_TVStock-20170825

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#628.1
scooter2014 commented
10-11-2017, 20:17
We dont get involved. Posting all over your wants /thoughts doesnt help. Post your order number issue in gearbest thread. Keep the laundry in the proper spot. No proof of what you claim.

Post in the correct location and if you paid with pay pal its a normal process. I am still little in dark of this issue seems some flashing wrong firmware and cant get back to L1 and pissed off for it thats not a defect.

I now have 6 of these ordered 2 more to see if i can see whats up here to. But one was dead after 2nd day refunded next day by gearbest i didnt even need to post a complaint in Thread.

So go post in thread with your order number and list the issue with that order. Thats why it was set up here to help.

Hi,

Where is this thread of which you speak, it sounds like a great idea that I happen to have never seen ?

[scooter2014]

We dont get involved. Posting all over your wants /thoughts doesnt help. Post your order number issue in gearbest thread. Keep the laundry in the proper spot. No proof of what you claim.

Post in the correct location and if you paid with pay pal its a normal process. I am still little in dark of this issue seems some flashing wrong firmware and cant get back to L1 and pissed off for it thats not a defect.

I now have 6 of these ordered 2 more to see if i can see whats up here to. But one was dead after 2nd day refunded next day by gearbest i didnt even need to post a complaint in Thread.

So go post in thread with your order number and list the issue with that order. Thats why it was set up here to help.

[juliocunha]

Magendanz
can you build TWRP-3.1.1-0-signed.zip for this reference board:p200_2G..I'd be grateful.Thank you

[wrxtasy]

Hi,
Maybe someone can draft a "class issue" letter about the batch with flashing issue, noting the SEC Nos. and OEM FW Numbers. Also to point out that it happens with the OEM FW that is advised by GB as a first step ....

This might be a very good move by the Freaktab Mods or knowledgable Devs. because there are some M8S Pro+ users in my home country that are currently being refused refunds from Geekbuying who are an official Freaktab advertiser I have now found out.

I've directed them to the Freaktab - Geebuying Vendor support section and told them to link back into this very thread so Geekbuying can become very aware of the issue.

Flashing an OTA update using an inbuilt Android update App should NOT kill any Android box permanently.

Refunds should be given no questions asked concerning well known faulty products such as the eMMC problem on the M8S Pro+

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At least @Jeffers did.
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...222#post677222

No answers in that then !