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

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    Maybe it's something with my region or my M8S Pro, unfortunately I've never been able to run the "Netflix ATV" app in one of my boxes. In my old box (V88 Scishion) the Netflix ATV app just stopped the moment it was started. In this current one it initiates normal but it keeps with that screen and error that I measured before. I really wanted to be able to enjoy the Netflix ATV experience if I needed to buy a certified box, in other words a MiBox 3, which does not make me very happy since it has inferior hardware. There is my internet is up fast, right of 10MB, I do not think it's the internet.

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      Originally posted by Novato View Post
      Maybe it's something with my region or my M8S Pro, unfortunately I've never been able to run the "Netflix ATV" app in one of my boxes. In my old box (V88 Scishion) the Netflix ATV app just stopped the moment it was started. In this current one it initiates normal but it keeps with that screen and error that I measured before. I really wanted to be able to enjoy the Netflix ATV experience if I needed to buy a certified box, in other words a MiBox 3, which does not make me very happy since it has inferior hardware. There is my internet is up fast, right of 10MB, I do not think it's the internet.
      You need the Mecool Pro L, the L model is the one that supports Widevine Level 1 and HDCP 1.x. The Mecool M8S Pro Plus also supports the widevine level 1 and HDCP-1.x, BUT the Mecool M8S PRO does NOT support Widevine level 1, and WILL NOT play Netflix in HD, also, you have to install a different version of Netflix to run on this box. Best to use Aptoid and search for a version of Netflix that WILL run on the "PRO" box, even then, Netflix will only play in DVD quality.
      MK818B, T428, ATV 1220, CS918S, TV01, S89H, R89, ADT-1, MK808B Plus, MINIX X8-H Plus, Tronsmart Orion R68

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        Perhaps the latest batches of the M8s Pro are coming with Widevine L1 support as mine has it too (purchased last month) and I recall a few others reporting it in the forums. Unfortunately I can't get Netflix ATV to work on mine though, it crashes after pressing play.

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          Originally posted by slinkyg View Post
          Perhaps the latest batches of the M8s Pro are coming with Widevine L1 support as mine has it too (purchased last month) and I recall a few others reporting it in the forums. Unfortunately I can't get Netflix ATV to work on mine though, it crashes after pressing play.
          That is really strange..
          MK818B, T428, ATV 1220, CS918S, TV01, S89H, R89, ADT-1, MK808B Plus, MINIX X8-H Plus, Tronsmart Orion R68

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            So, assuming that Mecool has started shipping new units of the M8S Pro with Widevine L1 (which I find surprising, but not impossible), then that's just one part of the equation to getting Netflix, YouTube TV and other string services that require L1 DRM. For example, you'll need the L1 DRM files in /system/vendor/lib. These simply aren't included in the M8S Pro OEM firmware.

            Now, you could try to pull these missing files over from the M8S Pro L, but I've already done that for you in the 20171001 release (which was based on the M8S Pro L).

            @lordofkek, are you willing to give that a try?

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              Originally posted by Magendanz View Post
              So, assuming that Mecool has started shipping new units of the M8S Pro with Widevine L1 (which I find surprising, but not impossible), then that's just one part of the equation to getting Netflix, YouTube TV and other string services that require L1 DRM. For example, you'll need the L1 DRM files in /system/vendor/lib. These simply aren't included in the M8S Pro OEM firmware.

              Now, you could try to pull these missing files over from the M8S Pro L, but I've already done that for you in the 20171001 release (which was based on the M8S Pro L).

              @lordofkek, are you willing to give that a try?
              Hi!

              My M8S Pro also has that 'defective' (lol) Wideline L1. I knew that since some of weeks ago when people talked about it here and how to know it through DRM Info, etc...
              At that time, Netflix always stopped crashing the whole system.
              Now I read this statement of yours saying you included some files on latest build, the one I applied last week, so I decided to give it a try and install Netflix again... (edit: actually, you mentioned 20171001 build and I'm on the latest that I believe is 20171030)

              IT WORKS!!! ATV NETFLIX IS WORKING! HD!

              Thank you!!!!
              Best regards!
              Last edited by Passaralho; 12 November 2017, 18:28.

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                Originally posted by Passaralho View Post
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                Hi!

                My M8S Pro also has that 'defective' (lol) Wideline L1. I knew that since some of weeks ago when people talked about it here and how to know it through DRM Info, etc...
                At that time, Netflix always stopped crashing the whole system.
                Now I read this statement of yours saying you included some files on latest build, the one I applied last week, so I decided to give it a try and install Netflix again... (edit: actually, you mentioned 20171001 build and I'm on the latest that I believe is 20171030)

                IT WORKS!!! ATV NETFLIX IS WORKING! HD!

                Thank you!!!!
                Best regards!
                What about your statement, I just feel envious ... KK for me to return the following error code: ui-800-3 (207003)

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                  Just got around to trying build 20171030 and I am pleased to say Netflix ATV is working and in HD! Really impressed - Thank you Magendanz!

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                    there is software that has bars above and below ?

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                      Yes, both status bar and navigation bar are in the Nano and Stock variants. The TVStock variant is Android TV, which by design doesn't have those visible.

                    Ok so this is a great rom - However it initially hard bricked my device to the point USB burning tool did not recognize the device anymore - In my case, it required me to install using boot card maker.

                    I used boot card maker with the Nexus rom and then shorted the 2 pins shown in the pictures before applying power 'insert SD card first'

                    This board may be different to yours, use a thin metal object to short the pins - If you have a different board design, your pins may be located elsewhere on your NAND flash chip.

                    Follow this

                    Open up your M8S Pro to gain access to the motherboard

                    Use burn card maker to burn the Nexus or Stock rom to an SD card

                    Connect HDMI Cable and insert SD card into SD card tray of your M8S PRO S912

                    Now get ready with your power supply, locate the 2 pins on your NAND flash chip as shown in the photos

                    Short the pins using a metal object 'screwdriver'

                    Apply power

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                    Hopefully this will initiate the installation procedure for you
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                    any new version (20171109.180937.V0928)

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                      That's the OEM firmware release for the M8S Pro L. Given that VideoStrong released an update for the M8S Pro just 10 days earlier, it seemed unnecessary for me to convert it for the M8S Pro as there were no noteworthy changes made during that time (other than moving to Leanback Launcher, which I already do).

                      UPDATE: Okay, I changed my mind given that they bumped the version number to V0928.
                      Last edited by Guest; 19 November 2017, 01:01.

                    Note: If you were one of the lucky folks to receive an M8S Pro with Widevine L1, I'd be interested to hear if this ROM allows you to run Netflix.

                    Changelog (20171116):
                    • Updated to latest M8S Pro L OEM firmware (20171109.180937.V0928)
                    • Added additional option (Reboot & Sleep) to global action menu that displays when you press and hold the Power button.
                    • Latest build from Open GApps (20171116)
                    Download:

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                      Originally posted by Magendanz View Post
                      Note: If you were one of the lucky folks to receive an M8S Pro with Widevine L1, I'd be interested to hear if this ROM allows you to run Netflix.

                      Changelog (20171116):
                      • Updated to latest M8S Pro L OEM firmware (20171109.180937.V0928)
                      • Added additional option (Reboot & Sleep) to global action menu that displays when you press and hold the Power button.
                      • Latest build from Open GApps (20171116)
                      Download:
                      tq

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                        Gonna try updating via OTA. I was one of the lucky Widevine L1 lol. Now Im running the original system and netflix mobile, wich runs HD but its interface is incompatible with the stock remote controller. I really dont care about netflix, I had a raspberry running OSMC and was happy with it, but my girlfriend watches netflix every night and nothing else. Wish me luck I'll post the results later.

                        Update 1: Guest , the OTA update link is broken , onedrive says its unavailable Nevermind, ive got this
                        Last edited by eoquevedo; 20 November 2017, 00:18.

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                          It's strange on my side too, as Netflix TV from Play Store works without any problems in HD on my M8S Pro 3G/16G (Widevine L1 and HDCP 1.x supported)...I didn't have to sideload the Netflix app, it just worked from the Play Store right away with the latest ROM V0928 from Magendanz.

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