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

[emilb]

First off want to say a huge thanks for this rom, it works perfectly for me! I choose to add a small 5v fan and remove the top part of the case (it gets damn hot) and for several days now no issues, reboots etc. whatsoever.

I am curious tho, is there any way to make the chromecasting/google cast working properly? As of now, as mentioned on first page, it's not fully working, for me not at all, it would've been awesome if there was a way to make it work, since I have google home assistant etc.

If we could get it working anywhere, it would be on this box because of the Widevine L1 support. That said, it's only working in very limited circumstances. This makes me think there's a longstanding Android TV configuration issue that we've been missing, probably something subtle related to permissions. I just haven't had the time to investigate further, and probably won't for some time.

[emilb]

Aha, it would've been fun if it ever gets solved, but till then I think it's pretty damn awesome at it's current state!

[mabocoglu]

really a nice box but unfortunately it does not have ethernet port and some people say that the USB port does not work with joystick or keyboard.

Thank you

I use MiBox 3 and it works with Touch Keyboard (has 2.4ghz usb receiver)

Bad side is; it becomes very hot on runnning Kodi. It freezes!

[Mecoolio]

Hi Magendanz,

Thank you for all your hard work in making this TV box (Mecool M8S Pro+ 2GB/16GB) so much better!

I am glad to see everyone is getting some good use from their box, but I'm having trouble getting my box unbricked.

I probably have stuffed up somewhere during the upgrade which bricked my box.

I have tried with the Burning Tool, the Burn Card Maker and the OTA recovery image SD Card, but still can't get my box working.

When using the Buring Tool, I will run into the following problems:

1. Progress stuck at 4% then disconnect from Windows and return with an error
2. Progress stuck at 98% then return with error

[23:13:14 908][HUB8-6][Inf]-------------Download system.PARTITION-----------
[23:13:14 909][HUB8-6][Inf]--0-7-0-16
[23:13:14 909][HUB8-6][Inf]--download store system sparse 1489189992
[23:13:14 909][HUB8-6][Inf]--Send download command success
[23:13:14 927][HUB8-6][Inf]--Read command status success
[23:15:28 412][HUB8-6][Inf]--Transfer complete
[23:15:28 412][HUB8-6][Inf]--Send download get_status command succeed
[23:15:28 416][HUB8-6][Inf]--get_status success
[23:15:28 417][HUB8-6][Inf]--verify sha1sum ca64ea48ba56052f1a03bfb3d2cd9977fc43f6a6
[23:15:28 417][HUB8-6][Inf]--Send verify cmd succeed
[23:16:34 185][HUB8-6][Err]--failed:Verify Failed with sha1sum, origin sum "ca64ea48ba56052f1a03bfb3d2cd9977fc43f6a6" != gen sum "872a98954b66c3ba5e0bc14369a96c6a121f821e"

[23:16:34 191][HUB8-6][Err]--[0x30405004]UBOOT/???? system/????/????????
[23:16:34 191][HUB8-6][Inf]--Close device handle 0x00000994

I've googled the error code [0x30405004] and most people say it's the corrupt firmware, but I've tried downloading from different sources and the Burning Tool always returns with this error, with different checksum for different files.



I also tried with the Boot Card Maker, but every time the Android update screen progress bar will stop at around 5% (Visual guess) then it will display an Android with red cross. I've tried with the following IMG:
M8S_PRO+-V0321_TVStock-20170825.img
M8S_PRO+-NMF26Q-20170815.182813.V0321.img
M8S_PRO+-V0321_Stock-20170825.img

(I've also tried getting rid of the "+" in the file name but still no difference) My box now sometimes displays a Nexus logo and sometimes a bright green screen.

I'm at a lost now and not sure what other methods I can try to revive my box.

Any help will be appreciated. Thank you!

[Scenz]

READ:0;0.0;CHK:0;
TE: 102658

BL2 Built : 13:38:48, Mar 8 2017.
gxl g8e12692 - xiaobo.gu@droid05

set vcck to 1120 mv
set vddee to 1000 mv
Board ID = 4
CPU clk: 1200MHz
DQS-corr enabled
DDR scramble enabled
DDR3 chl: Rank0+1 @ 768MHz - FAIL
DDR3 chl: Rank0 @ 768MHz - PASS
Rank0: 2048MB(auto)-2T-11
DataBus test pass!
AddrBus test pass!
-s
Load fip header from eMMC, src: 0x0000c200, des: 0x01400000, size: 0x00004000
aml log : SIG CHK : 230 for address 0x01700000
reset...
GXL:BL1:9ac50e:a1974b;FEAT:ADFC318C;POC:3;RCY:0;EM MC:0;READ:0;0.0;CHK:0;
TE: 102678

BL2 Built : 13:38:48, Mar 8 2017.
gxl g8e12692 - xiaobo.gu@droid05

set vcck to 1120 mv
set vddee to 1000 mv
Board ID = 4
CPU clk: 1200MHz
DQS-corr enabled
DDR scramble enabled
DDR3 chl: Rank0+1 @ 768MHz - FAIL
DDR3 chl: Rank0 @ 768MHz - PASS
Rank0: 2048MB(auto)-2T-11
DataBus test pass!
AddrBus test pass!
-f
Load fip header from eMMC, src: 0x0000c200, des: 0x01400000, size: 0x00004000
aml log : SIG CHK : 230 for address 0x01700000
reset...

I have connected my box over a serial adapter to my computer and postetd the readout. What can i do now? After reset... it loops and shows the same content again.

[KBJ55]

First off want to say a huge thanks for this rom, it works perfectly for me! I choose to add a small 5v fan and remove the top part of the case (it gets damn hot) and for several days now no issues, reboots etc. whatsoever.

I am curious tho, is there any way to make the chromecasting/google cast working properly? As of now, as mentioned on first page, it's not fully working, for me not at all, it would've been awesome if there was a way to make it work, since I have google home assistant etc.

What fan did you use? I've thought about attaching a fan also, ideally one that could be attached right on top of the heatsink, but all the images I've seen don't really provide any view as to how much room there is between the heatsink and the top of the case. I imagine there's not much room at all but as I purchased two of the boxes I'm not opposed to modifying the case on one of them to try and attach a fan.

OTOH, turning the box on its side seems to help it run a bit cooler, and to be honest, I don't really have any definitive proof that the box even overheats, but at times it does get somewhat warm.

[emilb]

What fan did you use? I've thought about attaching a fan also, ideally one that could be attached right on top of the heatsink, but all the images I've seen don't really provide any view as to how much room there is between the heatsink and the top of the case. I imagine there's not much room at all but as I purchased two of the boxes I'm not opposed to modifying the case on one of them to try and attach a fan.

OTOH, turning the box on its side seems to help it run a bit cooler, and to be honest, I don't really have any definitive proof that the box even overheats, but at times it does get somewhat warm.

I use a fan basically made for raspberry pi, I believe 40mm, and since it's 5v I modded it to run of the usb on the TV box. If I remember I could grab a photo of it.

But the heatsink sure gets burning hot to the touch without the fan (with and without this room), stability has become 100% since the fan, for me at least.

[KBJ55]

I use a fan basically made for raspberry pi, I believe 40mm, and since it's 5v I modded it to run of the usb on the TV box. If I remember I could grab a photo of it.

But the heatsink sure gets burning hot to the touch without the fan (with and without this room), stability has become 100% since the fan, for me at least.

I figured it might be getting hot. I used an IR temp reader on several spots on the case and was seeing 100+ temps even through the plastic.

[emilb]

I figured it might be getting hot. I used an IR temp reader on several spots on the case and was seeing 100+ temps even through the plastic.

Here is how it is currently until I tidy it up a bit, it looks funny but since it's all out of sight I don't mind, and it stays without the top lid on

[thehobit]

Sorry for the strange question, how do I connect the M8S Pro+ to the computer, since it does not have micro USB?
BTW: where is the reset button?
I just bought the device, it has stock version from August 25th, seem to have WiFi bug as it does not connect to certain access points. also seems to have too many "lags", will this version help?
Thanks

[Gumbas]

Anyone got issues with this rom? I have tried install it with OTA update and also with USB burning tool. With both installations I have got same problem.

The problem is about functional of rom. For example after switching on the box I have got information about Google play stop running or luncher stop running. After open any application for example kodi or Netflix after few moments I get same error. Even settings application got errors.

Summarizing... The box got freeze (all I can do is just restart box.) and all of applications are switching off with information about that they stop running.

Is there any solution for this? Or I just need to get back for original rom? Maybe somebody can give me some older ATV rom?

Last question... Does Netflix works in 1080p with original firmware?

[EagleEyeXZ]

I tried tge specual p212 version on a t95x if i have my logitech k400p connected the box freezes after 3 minutes. Is this also happening on the p21x build?

[Flipp]

hi guys

tried to get it running on my t95m with a s905x and 2gb , just got a boot loop .....

used the usb burner.

any hints ?

[KBJ55]

Here is how it is currently until I tidy it up a bit, it looks funny but since it's all out of sight I don't mind, and it stays without the top lid on

Thanks for the pic!

I can't tell from that pic but I'm guessing the lid stays off because it won't fit with that fan in there?

[mrdally204]

Trying hard to get this rom to install but can't get recovery to load it from the SD card. I have followed the burn card maker directions, have the sd card inserted when powering up to recovery and met with Android red x. It is not mentioned, so I have not done this yet but is a custom recovery required to flash via the burn method? If so can I get a link to some help please. Much love and really looking forward to trying this out!

You're not the only person to struggle with BootcardMaker prep to install Amlogic burn packages (.img file) via SD card. I always use the USB Burning Tool, which I find much more reliable.