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

[angry bird]

tambien quise instalar supersu y la caja se quedo en bootloop, cuando actualize los binario de supersu tuve que reinstalar todo el firmware con el archivo p281-ota-root.zip y ya quedo como de fabrica

[hiszwan]

Hello guys, Im kind of new here and like most of newbies Im beginning from problem O_O I am owner of that TV Box and of course I made a mistake like many of you did.. I installed Super Su and updated the libraries which end up wit bootloop.. At that time I knew Im gonna have to flash new firmware probably but I have first entered the recovery and make a total cleanup of data. Then I have found stock ROM (I guess, the guy said its from this model). Download Burning Tool.. Plug the USB male cable, reset in AV port and everything went good until... I pushed Start and error occur at 2% saying something about USB and something. I tried few times on different ports and PC (unfortunately both are Win 10).

Then I tried if it will go with Erase bootloader, and Erase flash unchecked and it went till 100% successful (at least I knew its not a problem with USB) but from that moment the box remains DEAD Red Light shows as soon as I plug power source. Cannot access recovery anymore, PC and burning tool do not recognise the box and there no screen on TV. It's really dead.

The only solution last I think is short pin but that box has a new Samsung flash which looks like IC chip (no visible legs, only some small dots on sides). Anyone knows how to do that? Please

anyone?

[angry bird]

Use system app remover for root from play store and remove oranth launcher.

me pasa lo mismo que a TheOnyxGuy
lo instale en /system/app/nova launcher /nova launcher apk (hice una carpeta porque asi estan todas mis apps. de systema)
y no puedo instalarlo como default
lo mismo que a TheOnyxGuy si borro el mediabox launcher original y hago un reinicio que pasara ?

[xanadu89897]

OK...got here...in case someone wants...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-mini-t3718658

Where is the guy in that forum after posting so many claims of successfully flashing ROMs from different box manufacturers/brands who suddenly went missing?
I will like to know how he managed to flash the Tanix TX3 Dual boot ROM successfully to a X92 Mini as claimed. Tried doing the same suggestions made by him on my X92 Mini and all I got was a hard bricked BOX with a black screen after flashing. This guy won the lottery?

Thankfully I was not an amateur in this stuffs and prepared a backup stock copy of the actual manufacturer ROM image on standby to revive my box.

[xanadu89897]

Bro seriously be quiet. You have no clue what you're saying nor do you know me or my level of understanding when it comes to this. Mecool doesn't impose those restrictions, the reason it wont flash in the stock android recovery has nothing to do with Mecool... Its a safety measure built in to the stock android recovery which GOOGLE implemented in order to stop firmware whose build.prop file does not match with the devices current build.prop. from being flashed on the device. It does not mean in anyway that the device CAN'T run the firmware its a measure to ensure that only firmware that is 100% compatible can be flashed.

No for the question you chose to answer for me even though you were talking out of your ass.... No the Android TV rom is not 100% compatible. The stock remote does not work, the cast feature is not functional, and since there is no bluetooth hardware in the x96 or tx3 the accessories menu is of no use... Even with a dongle the proper support modules will need to be found and compiled to make that work. But those are all something that you can live without considering the overall experience you will gain over the basic layout of the other firmware available.....

I apologize for not Answering your question sooner RMATRIX, and I apologize on behalf of XANDU for pretending to know what he was talking about and then trying to scare you off based on his not understanding the engineering beauty behind these Amlogic boxes. Just remember, if you want to flash different firmware to see what you might find, make sure the chipset is identical to yours and you should be just fine. Of course you're always doing so at your own risk, so make sure you know enough to be comfortable with the idea of how to go about recovering from any errors you might run into along the way...

So much for your long useless replies but have yet to explain the nature of secure encrypted ROMS which Google have implemented post Android 6 Marshmallow onwards. Stop blowing water for the sake of blowing. You're going to get amateurs reading your false claims to get overly excited and brick their boxes.

For the Mecool ROM, the developer has specifically indicated that his ROM is " SIGNED" on his page. How did you managed to flash it unto the X96 Mini's stock rom is beyond anyone's believe. He must be laughing at trolls like you for making yourself a laughing stock on the forums.

A properly signed ROM with the correct keys would only work on the box's manufacturer stock ROM which is encrypted. What you're saying is like claiming that you used your room's key and you managed to open up any random door you that you wish to open? Impossible!

Same chipset and hardware does not mean anything, developers such as Xiaomi spent way more than other generic China manufacturers in paying for Widevine licensing and Netflix 4k certification passing on the costs to consumers. If what you said it true, the why buy a Xiaomi Mi Box International which cost almost twice the price of generic S905X boxes out there? Why not buy a cheap unknown branded unit with similar specs(same S905X chipset, same Wi-Fi chipset, same amount of RAM and ROM size) then flash it into a Xiaomi Mi Box with instant access to Netflix 4K contents?

You think developers such as Xiaomi is stupid enough to spent for ROM development only to help the sales of their competitors boxes? Of course they won't allow that and therefore their Android ROM installed on their boxes are encrypted with their own unique manufacturer keys. Only a properly signed ROM that is written by their own developers will be allowed to be updated/flashed to ONLY Xiaomi's boxes.

[xtraa]

Hi forum

x96 mini 1GB/8GB model here with Android Nougat.

I can't get the standard IR to work... there is not even a remote option in the Android settings. So I'm really curious if it's a hardware-issue or if it's an Android issue.

I checked the .conf file in /etc, changed 0 and 1 switches from hard- to software and back, reboots but no dice. The batteries are fine, and the IR LED is blinking when I watch it through some smartphone cam -- so yes I checked that, too.

Any help would be appreciated,

xtraa

[xanadu89897]

Hello guys, Im kind of new here and like most of newbies Im beginning from problem O_O I am owner of that TV Box and of course I made a mistake like many of you did.. I installed Super Su and updated the libraries which end up wit bootloop.. At that time I knew Im gonna have to flash new firmware probably but I have first entered the recovery and make a total cleanup of data. Then I have found stock ROM (I guess, the guy said its from this model). Download Burning Tool.. Plug the USB male cable, reset in AV port and everything went good until... I pushed Start and error occur at 2% saying something about USB and something. I tried few times on different ports and PC (unfortunately both are Win 10).

Then I tried if it will go with Erase bootloader, and Erase flash unchecked and it went till 100% successful (at least I knew its not a problem with USB) but from that moment the box remains DEAD Red Light shows as soon as I plug power source. Cannot access recovery anymore, PC and burning tool do not recognise the box and there no screen on TV. It's really dead.

The only solution last I think is short pin but that box has a new Samsung flash which looks like IC chip (no visible legs, only some small dots on sides). Anyone knows how to do that? Please

This is exactly what had happened to my unit after attempting to flash my X96 Mini with another competitor's model firmware with same specs/chipset. The red light turns on with a black screen on your TV. Download the OFFICIAL firmware (.img) from ONLY the manufacturer's thread and stop listening to advises made by random trolls.

Original X96 Mini Manufacturer ROM:

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/others-aml-s905x/firmware-roms-tools-bx/691609-x96-mini-905w-1gb-and-2gb-latest-firmware

You MUST use the (.img) file which is around 1.4GB in size.It is named "aml_upgrade_package.img". Plug in your USB cable directly to a USB port on your PC's motherboard not an extended one on your PC's casing(usually in front of the casing for convenience). Use a good branded USB cable as short as possible with good connectors to ensure enough power.

[xanadu89897]

OK...got here...in case someone wants...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/and...-mini-t3718658

That guy who posted there claiming he successfully flashed his X96 Mini with the Tanix TX3 Dual boot is blatantly LYING!

I have a few X96 Mini sitting around so I decided to try the official dual boot ROM (.img) from Tanix. After flashing successfully with the Amlogic burning tool, my X96 Mini BRICKED real bad and all it shows on the TV after turning the unit ON was just a BLACK screen! I'm very certain because I downloaded the firmware source twice just to make sure.

Fortunately, I was well prepared and had the latest official stock rom in (.img) as backup, reflashed the X96 Mini again and got it revived saving me from ending my unit up as an expensive brick.

You can't trust posts on the internet these days, many trolls around attempting to cause people to brick their boxes. Manufacturers are not stupid that despite their models share similar design and same specs, allow their rivals to cross flash their hardware with their firmwares stealing their hard work. Yes, you have the same chipsets and hardware but they have different batches of MAC IDs and keys hardcoded in them allowing the firmware to be applied to a certain brand/model.

Would a manufacturer say Tanix who invested so much in developing the dual boot Android/LibreElec firmware, allow their competitors Mecool or Beelink to steal their hard work and enjoy breeze sales of their cheaper units by allowing their models to be cross flashed? Of course not, people will not buy your box but go for a cheaper model instead.

I'm doing a favour posting this to warn others and saving them all the trouble getting your box bricked. Why are my posts having needed to be approved every time and delayed already hints that protectionism exists.

[xanadu89897]

When i tried it from recovery it failed indeed. when i did it through the USB Burning tool i had to retry 3 / 4 times before it continued.....

You don't need to use the USB Burning Tool to detect your X96 mini box. After installing the Amlogic Worldcup drivers, just turn on your tv box and wait for it to boot up in around 30secs. Then plug the USB cable connecting your box to your PC. If it detects your box, it'll show up in your PC being recognized allowing you to access its storage like you would with your Android phone. If it doesn't show up, forget about using the burning tool, there is no chance it'll work.

Hello guys, Im kind of new here and like most of newbies Im beginning from problem O_O I am owner of that TV Box and of course I made a mistake like many of you did.. I installed Super Su and updated the libraries which end up wit bootloop.. At that time I knew Im gonna have to flash new firmware probably but I have first entered the recovery and make a total cleanup of data. Then I have found stock ROM (I guess, the guy said its from this model). Download Burning Tool.. Plug the USB male cable, reset in AV port and everything went good until... I pushed Start and error occur at 2% saying something about USB and something. I tried few times on different ports and PC (unfortunately both are Win 10).

Then I tried if it will go with Erase bootloader, and Erase flash unchecked and it went till 100% successful (at least I knew its not a problem with USB) but from that moment the box remains DEAD Red Light shows as soon as I plug power source. Cannot access recovery anymore, PC and burning tool do not recognise the box and there no screen on TV. It's really dead.

The only solution last I think is short pin but that box has a new Samsung flash which looks like IC chip (no visible legs, only some small dots on sides). Anyone knows how to do that? Please

[RmatriX1218]

Can you give link of recovery that is working on X96 mini.
The one I found from searching is stuck at boot screen.

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OK...got here...in case someone wants...

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-stick--console-computers/amlogic/amlogic-s905w-x96-mini-tanix-3-mini-t3718658

[RmatriX1218]

Flash the recovery (the one for S905) works.
then reboot in the new recovery and perform a backup on sd/usb

Can you give link of recovery that is working on X96 mini.
The one I found from searching is stuck at boot screen.

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[Madosan]

[QUOTE=Danymally;n698381]

Flash the recovery (the one for S905) works.
then reboot in the new recovery and perform a backup on sd/usb[/QUOTE

Thank to danymally for trying to help me to find a solution to my preoccupation.
but....
I don’t understand “Recovery” neither “Reboot in the new recovery “. , could you be more explicit please ?
i don’t want to flash anything yet, I just want to read and protect my x96 mini just like she is now because she works very well.
and perhaps , later, she doesn’t work for any reason and I then, I would like to be able to repaer it whit my copy.
Sorry , i am very long to understand .....

[LeXXoZ]

You're supposed to backup your remote.conf file in your root /system/etc directory before flashing? Then copy back the backup file into the same location replacing that one in your updated ROM?

A question, how did you manage to flash the ROM intended for another device(Mecool M8S Pro W) on your X96 Mini? Doesn't the burning tool/recovery zip updater check for device signatures/ID before flashing as a security measure?

When i tried it from recovery it failed indeed. when i did it through the USB Burning tool i had to retry 3 / 4 times before it continued.....

[Danymally]

No, I would like to duplicate the flashed firmware which is actually in the x96 Mimi i bought to protect it before I make a wrong update or manipulation. Just like it was a original firmware but it is not. Thanks a lot for your answer

Flash the recovery (the one for S905) works.
then reboot in the new recovery and perform a backup on sd/usb