[ROM] Mecool M8S Pro TVStock Nexus ROM (Android TV 7.1)

[supashaka]

Will this work on Edal m8s pro 3gb ram and 16 gb storage? It has same specs as mecool S912 cpu. Thanks

If you hàve in mind the TV Stock Nexus ROM - yes it should run on this box.

Hoping someone can help as I'm new to theses boxes and didn't realised mine isn't Mecool brand. Which is the best ROM for me? Is this ROM still supported/updated? Is it basically like Android TV?

And I really have no idea how to install, could someone give a step by step, including which link to download? I'm assuming I have to do it from within the box's browser? Or do I just download USB Burning Tool v2.0.8 onto my PC and connect it to the box via USB? What's a 'data wipe'?


I have an (unbranded??) m8s pro 3gb ram and 16 gb storage: OS: Android 7.1, support OTA update
CPU: Amlogic S912 64 bit Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU up to 2GHz
GPU: ARM Mali-T820MP3 GPU up to 750MHz (DVFS)
SDRAM: 3GB DDR4
FLASH: 16GB EMMC Flash
Expanded Storage: Supports TF Card up to 32GB
WiFi: Built-in 2.4G / 5G WiFi, Support IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
LAN Ethernet: 10M/100M RGMII
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1+HS
HDR: HDR 10 and HLG HDR
High Definition Video Output: 4K (4096*2160pixel)

Bullet Point:
OS: Android 7.1, offering thousands of Android applications, brings you much fun & convenience.
Language: Chinese, English, Germany, Japanese, Korea, etc.24 languages.
High speed USB 2.0, support U DISK and USB HDD.
Network function: Miracast, Airplay, Youtube, Facebook, Online movies,etc.
Video decorder: H.265 4K @60fps 10btis, VP9 Profile 2, H.264 4K @30fps, AVS+ 1080P @60fps.
Video encorder: H.264 1080P@60fps.
Decoder format: HD MPEG1/2/4, H.265/HEVC, HD AVC/VC-1, RM/RMVB, Xvid/DivX3/4/5/6, RealVideo8/9/10.
Media format: Avi, Rm, Rmvb, Ts, Vob, Mkv, Mov, ISO, wmv, asf, flv, dat, mpg, mpeg.
Audio Supported: MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, OGG, DDP, TrueHD, HD, FLAC, APE.
Photo format: HD JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG, TIFF.

[lyubodelev]

Try to make an OTA Udate by your preference.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showt...ost&p=71320092

[supashaka]

Try to make an OTA Udate by your preference.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showt...ost&p=71320092

You're saying I should do a OTA instead of using the burn package? So I would download the file onto PC and what next? Hope you can explain how. Isn't the link exactly the same as the 1 in this thread?

[lyubodelev]

You're saying I should do a OTA instead of using the burn package? So I would download the file onto PC and what next? Hope you can explain how. Isn't the link exactly the same as the 1 in this thread?

That's the point. If your box is the same as Mecool, the OTA Update will be successful. So make a backup and try.
Copy the preferred zip on a flash drive and make the update (even by the apk Update, choosing local update, or by the TWRP, choosing install from zip).

[supashaka]

That's the point. If your box is the same as Mecool, the OTA Update will be successful. So make a backup and try.
Copy the preferred zip on a flash drive and make the update (even by the apk Update, choosing local update, or by the TWRP, choosing install from zip).

Ok will try thanks, when I booted up it did say Mecool even though the seller said it is unbranded, and it also says mecool on the bottom. I just got the box today, the pre-installed kodi (tv centre) wouldn't actually find any links, only iplayer would, and it was really jerky streaming with buffering. So I'm going to try the OTA update of your linked ROM (instead of via the burning tool).

Why do I have to make a backup (given that I just got it so don't have any data to save), and how do I do it? If something goes wrong can't I just click on factory reset to revert to stock?

[lyubodelev]

Why do I have to make a backup (given that I just got it so don't have any data to save), and how do I do it? If something goes wrong can't I just click on factory reset to revert to stock?

No, you will not return anymore to stock. The factory reset don't work in this manner. It removes all your custom apps on the furmware that is installed on your box!

[supashaka]

No, you will not return anymore to stock. The factory reset don't work in this manner. It removes all your custom apps on the furmware that is installed on your box!

Oh!! So are you saying it would be bricked?? How exactly do I make a backup?

[lyubodelev]

Oh!! So are you saying it would be bricked?? How exactly do I make a backup?

No, you can't revert to stock.
You must make a backup by the TWRP.

[lyubodelev]

Install AIDA64 from the market, run it and step on Android. Make a photo of the screen like this, to see what is your stock firmware.

[ErsFreezy61]

I have a question about the home menu.

Why are the installed apps not among themselves? And why i dont have a power button next to app drawer like in the pictures?? is there a way to change the background?

please for answers
thanks

[supashaka]

No, you can't revert to stock.
You must make a backup by the TWRP.

Do I need a TWRP specific version for m8S pro? where should I download from? I'm assuming I have to sideload it?

[lepa71]

Try to make an OTA Udate by your preference.
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showt...ost&p=71320092

Are those the latest? Is it ok that those are for "Pro L"?
Also. How do I know if I have ddr3 or ddr4?

[lyubodelev]

Are those the latest? Is it ok that those are for "Pro L"?
Also. How do I know if I have ddr3 or ddr4?

Read in this forum previous pages, please!

[lepa71]

Read in this forum previous pages, please!

Thanks but I read all of it. I bought my unit from **** and I don't realy know if it is ddr3 or ddr4. It is a 3gb/16gb pro. It's from edal company but the boot screen says mecool during booting.

[lyubodelev]

Thanks but I read all of it. I bought my unit from **** and I don't realy know if it is ddr3 or ddr4. It is a 3gb/16gb pro. It's from edal company but the boot screen says mecool during booting.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s912/mecool/firmware-roms/658501-rom-mecool-m8s-pro-tvstock-nexus-rom-android-tv-7-1?p=740346#post740346