X96 Mini TV Box Amlogic S905W + Android 7.1.2 + Quad-core Cortex-A53 + 4K VP9 H.265

[jaf5]

Hello everyone, I bought this box, until it is a good box, it lacks in the firmware the bar of the android, someone knows some way to put this bar ?? it clears the applications, the box with some use becomes slow, thanks

[Jsassu20]

So, basically, all it must be done is find out the app the activates the root on the device, correct?

No, you don't need a superuser program with this firmware. The su binary is present in /system/bin and all root requests are granted by default so there is no need to have one unless you would like to have more control over the privilege requests of certain programs.

It took me 2 days to realize what exactly was going on because I've never come across an Android firmware which had the ability to just grant root permission by default. I was under the impression that root access could only be achieved with a combination of an su binary in a system path along with a superuser app to delegate root access. If you want to use SuperSU, the only method I managed to get to work was by just downloading SuperSU from the play store and NOT updating the SU Binary when SuperSU starts up each time. If you update the binary you will end up with a boot loop after restarting the box. If you just ignore the update request each time SuperSU starts, then it will be able to handle the privilege requests but I have found issues with some apps where they fail to detect root. If I don't use a superuser app then those apps that had issues will work fine. The only solution I've managed to come up with for having root and a normal functioning superuser app was to install Kingroot which will report they system as being rooted with issues, then click fix root and use KingUser from that point.

In the end I just decided to reset the device and use it without a superuser app and Its been flawless the entire time. Also, I have the 1GB/8GB variant and I found that if I enable th option to disable background processes from developer options and set the process limit option to 0 then the system performs flawlessly... I took it a step further by using a 64 GB usb drive and adopting 80% of the storage to use as internal storage (done with Root Essentials app from PlayStore) and then I used the app "Swapper" to create a 2GB swap file with the remaining 20% of the USB storage and now this damn thing is performing like its a top of the line product. I highly recommend everyone to try it out if you're having performance issues.!

[nickzeptepi]

I just messed up my firmware - I was trying to get Armbian running and I somehow installed it from the sdcard to the emmc - I could get stock recovery but then nothing after resetting.

I found this x96mini firmware but it was branded for the Alfawise but same board https://d1.downlod.me/d/4qdyhh2vkqle...droidPC_es.zip
I searched google for x96mini Firmware and a few links popped up

inside was this zip p281-ota-root.zip

I had problems with USB as it was looking for the armbian usb - but I have a seagate portable HDD I use for my media placed it on that and had no trouble selecting that zip from the recovery menu.
after a reboot it is thae same as when I got it out of the box

Yes it has root but I'm not gonna try supersu but some root aps work - like adaway - I think they are just granted root access as needed with no toast messages

Now my challenge is to get armbian working - so far can't get wifi to work Image already added

[manu_manu4]

Do you try to reinstall firmware with an usb - usb cable and USB Burning Tool ?

[josa]

Hello. My X96mini freeze after start. I can try reinstall FW, but now always red led.
Hold reset button but nothing. Still red led.
I can't go to recovery. Any solution?

[gamzone]

Hello,
Mine is Build 20171009.10:49, not OTA found.

@scooter2014
How do you have Ota 20171101_005813 ?

After install SuperSU, i can have root on apps (ES file Explorer)
If i update binaries, boot loop.


I try W95 firmware (W95_705N0)

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/azw/azw-android-tv-box/w95/firmware-roms-tools-df/682103-w95_705n0

It's working, root to.
But don't update binaries, boot loop.
I don't try remote, because i have an usb dongle with a remote.
If remote not working, you must backup /etc/remote.conf before install new firmware

@rusty2k
I have installed last apk,XposedInstaller_3.1.4.apk

https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4319220&d=1509453299

With root you can finish install after launch Xposed apps.

And did you (or someone) arrived to install Android TV on your X96 Mini ?

[manu_manu4]

Hello,
Mine is Build 20171009.10:49, not OTA found.

@scooter2014
How do you have Ota 20171101_005813 ?

After install SuperSU, i can have root on apps (ES file Explorer)
If i update binaries, boot loop.


I try W95 firmware (W95_705N0)

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/azw/azw-android-tv-box/w95/firmware-roms-tools-df/682103-w95_705n0

It's working, root to.
But don't update binaries, boot loop.
I don't try remote, because i have an usb dongle with a remote.
If remote not working, you must backup /etc/remote.conf before install new firmware

@rusty2k
I have installed last apk,XposedInstaller_3.1.4.apk

https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4319220&d=1509453299

With root you can finish install after launch Xposed apps.

[rusty2k]

has anyone attempted to install xposed framework & addon like gravity box for example - did that work OK ?

[scooter2014]

Hmmmmm after using for few days now kinda like it for a basic budget box its sure quick. Smooth. So far everythkng working no issues. 720 I can live with not to shabby for under 30 bucks.

If they add the task bar notification think they got a winner. Kinda shocked how fast it runs. Shows other resolutions loaded in build prop... So maybe it might get 1080 who knows. With the ir extender box cool running might be the one to shove behind garage tv.

So far no complaints but the dumb eu plug. But sorting that.

[scooter2014]

Yes Rootboot and Es file with root access.

[nickzeptepi]

Reboot/es file abd root checker yup rooted.

Have you tried any apps that need root?

I get the same root report but the flashing screen if I reboot after installing a root app.



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[scooter2014]

Reboot/es file abd root checker yup rooted.

[nickzeptepi]

mine is 20171009.10:49_20171009-1049

and tells me I am up to date - It might come through later

Is root under developer options?

If I install any root apps on reboot the screen flashes every 2 seconds - I dare not install supersu and update bineries as this bootloops

Image already added

[scooter2014]

Build 20171009.10:49

Ota 20171101_005813

[nickzeptepi]

Seems latest ota is rooted... Updated soon as it booted and root is there...

What date is your ota? Image already added