[ROM] Mecool M8S PRO+ Stock & Nano Nexus ROMs (Android 7.1)

[rahzel]

I’m having that same problem of a gray bar at the bottom of the screen but only appears on Netflix for TV
I have installed the regular version and it works fine
did you fixed it or in this ROM has happened to you again?

I haven't seen it happen in the youtube app yet. But to be honest i don't use my m8s pro+ a whole lot.

[Bllq21]

The 1128 firmware seems to be more stable. My box would lock up if I tried playing youtube in 4k, now I can no problem.
I would also sometimes get a gray bar at the bottom of the screen if I minimized youtube videos, I haven't had that issue yet.

I’m having that same problem of a gray bar at the bottom of the screen but only appears on Netflix for TV
I have installed the regular version and it works fine
did you fixed it or in this ROM has happened to you again?

[derchrome]

Thank you very much. I have the revision "SEC 725", so it should be no problem. I have downloaded the OTA update copied it to a sd card and then started the update. Everything works fine right now. So I didn't need the Boot card maker or am I wrong? Should I better do it again with the boot card maker?

[DEcosse]

... I don't have a A to A USB cable...

You don't need a cable if you use the BOOT CARD MAKER (NOT the USB Burning Tool)

For your other questions
1. Just open it up - remove the rubber feet to access the screws
2. Click on the links to the GApps Packages in the Opening Post and you will see the difference
3. Was this using Ethernet or WiFi (WiFi performance is quite poor on this box)

[derchrome]

Is it possible to install the OTA version if the original firmware version is installed? I don't have a A to A USB cable...

[derchrome]

Good morning everyone,
I received my box yesterday and now I have got three small questions and I would be glad if you could help me:
1. Is it possible for me to flash this firmware? The firmware on the box is V0619 from the 19th of September. How to get to know which chipset is inside? Is there a tool available or do I need to open it?
2. Where is the difference between nano and stock rom?
3. Yesterday I tried to watch some YouTube videos but some videos where stuttering while watching. Is this a normal behavior? It made no difference which resolution I choose.

Thanks in advance for your help.

[DEcosse]

I installed the version 20171128.111200.V0928 via OTA Update and it works really fine the only time it crashed was because I removed some system apps with "LuckyPatcher"

I would think that if you were able to successfully install that update, that you are probably fine to install custom ROM

Except that I'm using this box via AV Output and Netflix doesn't works probably because of the screen resolution
That reason along makes me wanna try another ROM ..

Guest would have to comment about that - but suspect if not working in OEM, won't in custom ROM either

[Bllq21]

Well, you do have the 8/15 firmware however and the bad ones predominantly seem to have the 8/29 version - there are at least some reports of successful re-flash with your config i.e. SEC713 & 8/15 firmware
See here - http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...968#post680968

That is NOT necessarily a guarantee however.
So you need to ask yourself
Is my box working properly currently and I am at least reasonably satisfied with how it operates with that OEM firmware?
Do I have option to return it?
Am I prepared to take the loss if I brick it irrecoverably with no chance of return/refund?

What you could do is to at least just try an OEM OTA firmware update - if it bricks, then you at least have grounds for claim for return/refund/replacement.
OR - if you wouldn't be too put out by the loss of the investment, just go for it & see what happens

I installed the version 20171128.111200.V0928 via OTA Update and it works really fine the only time it crashed was because I removed some system apps with "LuckyPatcher"
but other than that it works really fine
Except that I'm using this box via AV Output and Netflix doesn't works probably because of the screen resolution
That reason along makes me wanna try another ROM but I'm afraid of bricking the box

I can't return it or ask for a refund
I'll have to think about it

[DEcosse]

.... I was going to install it but I couldn't find the reset button so I opened it and I saw it has the KLMAG1JENB - B041 chip
So that means If I install this ROM I'll break my box, right?

Well, you do have the 8/15 firmware however and the bad ones predominantly seem to have the 8/29 version - there are at least some reports of successful re-flash with your config i.e. SEC713 & 8/15 firmware
See here - http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...968#post680968

That is NOT necessarily a guarantee however.
So you need to ask yourself
Is my box working properly currently and I am at least reasonably satisfied with how it operates with that OEM firmware?
Do I have option to return it?
Am I prepared to take the loss if I brick it irrecoverably with no chance of return/refund?

What you could do is to at least just try an OEM OTA firmware update - if it bricks, then you at least have grounds for claim for return/refund/replacement.
OR - if you wouldn't be too put out by the loss of the investment, just go for it & see what happens

[Bllq21]

Yes
Use the Burn Card maker - follow the instructions from the Download site (plus the notes in the few posts immediately above)

I was going to install it but I couldn't find the reset button so I opened it and I saw it has the KLMAG1JENB - B041 chip
So that means If I install this ROM I'll break my box, right?

is there any hope for boxes with that chip?

Click 7 times on Settings->About->Build.

[legnosecco]

Seamless, painless upgrade from 825 version of nano variant - simply saved OTA file to SD Card, opened terminal, 'reboot recovery' and 'install' et voila.
Once completed, just had to re-enable developer options and enable the terminal app (not that it was needed right away but just restoring that function)

Hi @DEcosse..... I just did this OTA update via USB and it worked perfectly.

Can you please tell me how to re-enable developer options and enable the terminal app.... as I can't seem to find them under settings.

Thanks.

[DEcosse]

Can I use this firmware on my 2gb/16gb box?
If it's possible there's any guide for dummies?
hahaha

Yes
Use the Burn Card maker - follow the instructions from the Download site (plus the notes in the few posts immediately above)

[Bllq21]

Can I use this firmware on my 2gb/16gb box?
If it's possible there's any guide for dummies?
hahaha

[DEcosse]

I selected burn package, I've made 2 usb stick, and only SD card allow me to jump in to the upgrade menu with android logo with red cross, I need to use the reset button....

Are you saying you get the Green Android Robot, but it just stops with a red-X and does begin installing the update?

I believe only one of the USB slots is bootable but if you have SD Card then best to use that anyway.

It won't cause any issue if you use reset button while powering up but my experience as I recall with the M8S-Pro+ was it should go straight to boot from the SD-Card regardless

So something must be wrong with your boot card make:

One thing I notice from your screen shot is that you selected "forcefully erase" when the recommended setting should be erase in normal - but really don't know if that is issue or not; but best just to follow recommended process that is proven to work.

I would suggest you start with a freshly re-formatted SD-Card and try again (if the card is freshly formatted it should not be necessary to select the check mark on Partition and Format)

The alternative, since you can boot into TWRP, is to use the OTA zip file and install that from TWRP and include a wipe
But I would recommend going with the Burn Card image install.

p.s. Have you confirmed that your device does NOT fall into the problem group (see note in RED on first post)