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

[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.

[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.

[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 ?

[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?

[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??

[scooter2014]

Yes bug in fact that its not there in stock yup

[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 “?

[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

[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.

[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?

[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

Actually, the stock ROM in this latest V0619 release is also Android TV...mostly. It claims ATV features in /etc/permissions and uses the Google Play Store for Android TV, but doesn't use the Android TV Launcher (Leanback Launcher).

[acefr]

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/653031-mecool-m8s-pro-tv-box-amlogic-s905x-android-7-1-2-16gb-fast-lan-wifi-802-11b-g-n?p=681647#post681647

My box is on the stock ROM, build 20170919.150557.V0619. It seems Mecool has switched to ATV Play Store like Magendanz said. I guess I will have to sideload the normal Android app I want, rendering the Play store useless.

[scooter2014]

The back to other releases to get standard android Doh.... Nice so u would have to go to release prior to that one then.... But side load and repo to install icons works too so thats always an option.

Or you could install my Nano or Stock variants: http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...ms-android-7-1

[rahzel]

My M8S Pro+ went from having a WiFi signal that would occasionally disconnect for a brief moment, to not being able to enable WiFi at all.

This is basically a replacement for an M8S Mini II that was DOA from gearb, now I have a dead WiFi chip on this box, or perhaps just a bad solder job on the antenna.

I'm having terrible luck with these boxes and I kind of feel weird asking gearb for another refund (or at least partial refund). sigh...

[wrxtasy]

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...647#post681647
I guess I will have to sideload the normal Android app I want, rendering the Play store useless.

Simply install the Alternate Apps Store - Aptoide.apk - you can install regular touchscreen Apps and Android TV Apps.

https://en.aptoide.com/

[acefr]

My M8S Pro+ went from having a WiFi signal that would occasionally disconnect for a brief moment, to not being able to enable WiFi at all.

This is basically a replacement for an M8S Mini II that was DOA from gearb, now I have a dead WiFi chip on this box, or perhaps just a bad solder job on the antenna.

I'm having terrible luck with these boxes and I kind of feel weird asking gearb for another refund (or at least partial refund). sigh...

The box has a crappy dirt cheap wifi module, so I am not surprised. Another reason is your 2.4GHz wifi bands are congested at your home, so there are lots of interference. One way to test is using your laptop with a LAN port, enable ICS (Internet sharing), and plug a LAN cable to your laptop and the box, and see if the internet stays connected at your box. If so, you will need a wifi bridge.

[acefr]

Simply install the Alternate Apps Store - Aptoide.apk - you can install regular touchscreen Apps and Android TV Apps.

https://en.aptoide.com/

Thanks for tips.