Paraphrasing "Current best DIY Bang for the Buck Box: (dual boot / ethernet only), $35 S905X MECOOL M8S Pro + due to also including DRM for unofficial Android TV Netflix, and other DRM streaming Apps."
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Originally posted by wrxtasy View Post
Paraphrasing "Current best DIY Bang for the Buck Box: (dual boot / ethernet only), $35 S905X MECOOL M8S Pro + due to also including DRM for unofficial Android TV Netflix, and other DRM streaming Apps."
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Originally posted by P.X View PostFreakTab - Firmware Page for this box
I keep losing the link and have a devil of a job finding it again so ..... here it is again !
Thanks for the link , I have the same problem, I keep losing the link for the packages that work on my MeCool.
For what it's worth: The ONLY img file that worked on mine was M8S_PRO+-20170829.121614.V0321.img Any other img file ended up with less desirable results. The worst result for me was the complete loss of hdmi output - nothing - reboot and holding the reset produced nothing - monitor could not find any signal - totally black, nothing , I thought it was dead for sure but kept retrying until finding the M8S_PRO+-20170829.121614.V0321.img worked. I later tried the 619 image and back to nothing, no hdmi signal found . Using linux I was unable to use the windows tools so used the manual instructions found at https://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11...logic-tv-boxes even with those instructions I had some problems, I ended up using Gparted on my SD card to create a new dos partition table,along with a Fat32 partition, but allowing twice the normal space Gparted usually gives before the first partition. After running the DD commands I checked the first partition with Gparted and re-formated it to Fat32 to allow the files. According to the article there should have been more than enough room, but It did not work until I gave a little more free space before the first partition. After the initil installation of the M8S_PRO+-20170829.121614.V0321.img I was able to install the update using M8S_PRO+-ota-20170919.150557.V0619.zip. I then went back to using LibreElec, I can't say how well it all works as I do not use it that often but do know it can run all day running LibreElec to updat the movie/tv-show database - It is normal for my Kodi systems to take a long time when doing a full check of the complete database, has something to do with my mysql setup and having files scattered all around the house on various devices.You may only view thumbnails in this gallery. This gallery has 1 photos.1 Photo
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Originally posted by itsmeedoofer View Post
You may want to update your post over at LibreElec then as that suggests that the box is a good buy....
https://forum.libreelec.tv/thread/97...912-box-guide/
Paraphrasing "Current best DIY Bang for the Buck Box: (dual boot / ethernet only), $35 S905X MECOOL M8S Pro + due to also including DRM for unofficial Android TV Netflix, and other DRM streaming Apps."
(or so I am told ! HERE)
Press+Hold 1 during Power Up
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Originally posted by itsmeedoofer View Post
You may want to update your post over at LibreElec then as that suggests that the box is a good buy....
https://forum.libreelec.tv/thread/97...912-box-guide/
Paraphrasing "Current best DIY Bang for the Buck Box: (dual boot / ethernet only), $35 S905X MECOOL M8S Pro + due to also including DRM for unofficial Android TV Netflix, and other DRM streaming Apps."
When right after it is a BIG FAT WARNING:
Current best DIY Bang for the Buck Box: (dual boot / NO WiFi, no SPDIF)
** WARNING ** - there are a bad batch of these boxes now being sold - click HERE for box refund guidance.
** Plus boxes with new fixed Kingston eMMC flash storage now have NO Reset button !!!
Yep - time to Nuke that paragraph considering all the problems people are having getting refunds out of Geekbuying for a known hardware defect.
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You should update post to simply dont buy china boxes. Every device has issues of one thing or another alf boxes with ota port not even cut out. Firmware thats not running proper on pretty much every box released.. Youll see ones here that have been fixed by devs that are popular. I didnt heed your many many warnings and ordered another 5 just because 30 bucks for level one device is amusing. But keep posting your cusade I find it entertaining.
Youd think a Kodi Moderator would stay away from andriod devices because of stance Nate has given on blog. But please do go on and on and on.
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Even with the problems I had with the MeCool I purchased, I still believe it was a great deal for LibreElec - I can not say too much about using android other then it does allow me limited casting from my Nexus 7 running LineageOS. This is something I do not do often but it means I can plug in the Mecool into any TV in the house and cast CCTV video from my Nexus 7 tablet.
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Originally posted by wrxtasy View Post
Unless people are complete morons - surely they can read a make up their own minds if the risk vs reward is still worth it.Last edited by itsmeedoofer; 19 October 2017, 12:24.
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News Flash !
I have just discovered why (though not the full underlying reason) all my M8S Pro +/L boxes have the same issue.
Random crashes to Standby !
I have mostly thought it was heat spikes and poor Heatsinks/Thermal-Glue.
I fitted better heatsinks and used great thermal paste to test (MX2), before fitting permanently with Arctic Epoxy, and while the SOC temps dropped nicely the random crashes still happened ??
Then I thought - What happens if I just press random buttons (but not the Power-button) and IR streams from button-holds while the box is in Standby ?
Nothing should happen - but - after not very long, the box wakes up from Standby.
The system monitoring the IR is getting a Power-Button press signal randomly detected/sent.
Is it the Remote Control ? or the monitoring system or ???
Any expert like to give a final answer to this issue, and if possible a solution ?
At least I now know not to worry so much !
Not really crashes after all.
Back to trying out Mega Magendanz Custom ROMs
(Why did I think of this cause ? My room fan (with IR Remote control) sometimes switches on when I am turning up the Volume on my TV !! and it just came to me that it might be something similar with these boxes. Why didn't I think of it sooner is of course a bigger question ??)Last edited by P.X; 19 October 2017, 23:58.
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Originally posted by P.X View PostNews Flash !
I have just discovered why (though not the full underlying reason) all my M8S Pro +/L boxes have the same issue.
Random crashes to Standby !
I have mostly thought it was heat spikes and poor Heatsinks/Thermal-Glue.
I fitted better heatsinks and used great thermal paste to test (MX2), before fitting permanently with Arctic Epoxy, and while the SOC temps dropped nicely the random crashes still happened ??
Then I thought - What happens if I just press random buttons (but not the Power-button) and IR streams from button-holds while the box is in Standby ?
Nothing should happen - but - after not very long, the box wakes up from Standby.
The system monitoring the IR is getting a Power-Button press signal randomly detected/sent.
Is it the Remote Control ? or the monitoring system or ???
Any expert like to give a final answer to this issue, and if possible a solution ?
At least I now know not to worry so much !
Not really crashes after all.
Back to trying out Mega Magendanz Custom ROMs
(Why did I think of this cause ? My room fan (with IR Remote control) sometimes switches on when I am turning up the Volume on my TV !! and it just came to me that it might be something similar with these boxes. Why didn't I think of it sooner is of course a bigger question ??)
Other than that, this box works perfectly. I use CPU Temp app and have it set as an "overlay" so the CPU temp is always showing. It shows me what apps cause the temp to rise, and when the box is idle, the temp goes down to around 130 degrees Fahrenheit (which is acceptable to me). I have never had a heat related issue.MK818B, T428, ATV 1220, CS918S, TV01, S89H, R89, ADT-1, MK808B Plus, MINIX X8-H Plus, Tronsmart Orion R68
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Originally posted by trebor View PostGlad to share the firmware for MECOOL M8S PRO Plus TV Box.
PC Flash Firmware
SD Flash Firmware:
SD Flash Firmware 1;
SD Flash Firmware 2;
SD Flash Firmware 3.
Flash guide, please refer to: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php...utorials-tool/
Have fun !
Tips: Recommend you use SD card brush. The method is that copy SD flash firmware 1,2,3 to the SD card root directory, and then put the SD card on the machine, plug in the power supply. Continuously press the remote control on the number 1 key, then you can automatically enter the state of the brush machine.
Source blog.geekbuying
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Originally posted by P.X View PostNews Flash !
I have just discovered why (though not the full underlying reason) all my M8S Pro +/L boxes have the same issue.
Random crashes to Standby !
Then I thought - What happens if I just press random buttons (but not the Power-button) and IR streams from button-holds while the box is in Standby ?
Nothing should happen - but - after not very long, the box wakes up from Standby.
This is happening since first use - on stock build 201708515, on updated OTA 20170919 from geekbuing, on ATV 20171001.
I`ve got SEC 713, stock build 20170815 reflashed to ATV 20171001.
Below you can see log from the momemt when Left Arrow Key was being pressed at least 3 times in a row:
Code:10-14 22:16:30.555 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyDown keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:30.789 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyUp keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:30.795 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyDown keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.010 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyUp keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.016 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyDown keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.084 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyUp keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.219 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyDown keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.439 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyUp keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.448 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyDown keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.654 4390 4432 W TelecomManager: Telecom Service not found. 10-14 22:16:31.656 4484 4484 D LatinIME: Trace_key, onKeyUp keyCode is:21 10-14 22:16:31.758 4390 4432 I PowerManagerService: Going to sleep due to power button (uid 1000)... 10-14 22:16:31.764 4390 4414 I PowerManagerService: Sleeping (uid 1000)... 10-14 22:16:31.767 4390 4405 I VrManagerService: VR mode is disallowed 10-14 22:16:31.832 4977 4977 D ViewRootImpl[MainActivity]: changeCanvasOpacity: opaque=false 10-14 22:16:31.833 4977 4977 D ViewRootImpl[MainActivity]: changeCanvasOpacity: opaque=false 10-14 22:16:31.876 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: GLES, req offset: 2160 10-14 22:16:31.900 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: GLES, req offset: 1080 10-14 22:16:31.910 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: GLES, req offset: 0 10-14 22:16:31.925 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:31.979 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:31.995 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.011 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.028 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.045 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.061 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.078 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.095 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.111 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.128 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.145 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.161 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.178 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.195 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.211 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.228 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.245 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.261 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.278 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.295 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.311 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.328 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.345 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 1920, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.352 4390 4432 W TelecomManager: Telecom Service not found. 10-14 22:16:32.353 4390 4432 I PowerManagerService: Waking up from sleep (uid 1000)... 10-14 22:16:32.357 4108 8115 D audio_hw_primary: adev_set_parameters(0xec1033c0, screen_state=on) 10-14 22:16:32.361 4089 4089 D FrameBuffer: Direct, src: (0, 0, 1920, 1080), dst: (0, 0, 192s0, 1080) 10-14 22:16:32.365 4390 4414 E libEGL : call to OpenGL ES API with no current context (logged once per thread) 10-14 22:16:32.365 4390 4414 I DisplayPowerController: Blocking screen on until initial contents have been drawn. 10-14 22:16:32.365 4390 4412 I DisplayManagerService: Display device changed state: "Built-in Screen", OFF 10-14 22:16:32.368 4089 4089 D SurfaceFlinger: Set power mode=0, type=0 flinger=0xe9832000 10-14 22:16:32.517 4085 4098 I SystemControl: Matched uevent message with pattern: DEVPATH=/devices/virtual/switch/hdmi_power 10-14 22:16:32.517 4085 4098 I SystemControl: HDCP TX switch_name: hdmi_power ,switch_state: 0 10-14 22:16:32.526 4390 4478 D PowerManagerService-JNI: Excessive delay in autosuspend_enable() while turning screen off: 150ms 10-14 22:16:32.534 4390 4414 W KeyguardServiceDelegate: onScreenTurningOn(): no keyguard service! 10-14 22:16:32.534 4390 4405 W art : Long monitor contention with owner PowerManagerService (4414) at void com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService$SleepTokenImpl.release()(ActivityManagerService.java:22130) waiters=0 in void com.android.server.am.ActivityStackSupervisor.handleDisplayChanged(int) for 168ms 10-14 22:16:32.536 4390 4615 W art : Long monitor contention with owner PowerManagerService (4414) at void com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService$SleepTokenImpl.release()(ActivityManagerService.java:22130) waiters=3 in android.app.ActivityOptions com.android.server.am.ActivityManagerService.getActivityOptions(android.os.IBinder) for 165ms 10-14 22:16:32.562 4085 4098 I SystemControl: Matched uevent message with pattern: DEVPATH=/devices/virtual/switch/hdcp 10-14 22:16:32.562 4085 4098 I SystemControl: HDCP TX switch_name: hdcp ,switch_state: 0 10-14 22:16:32.563 4085 4098 I SystemControl: hdcp_tx mute on
Last edited by Pijo; 20 October 2017, 11:06.
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Is there a way to read / backup the existing firmware? Do I need a male to male USB cable for that or can I do it another way?
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Hi, i think i just got a faulty box. I am going to to stress it so i could see how it perfoms under heavy usage. Any suggestions to do this? Maybe playing continuosly a 4K movie?
I was expecting to use it with Magendaz ATV Rom, but i think i am going to keep it with the original firmware and i wont be updating it.
This is my firmware and my MMC memory module.
can you tell me which is the reset button? Is one that is below the chasis?
I have pressed it and it doesnt do anything
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