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

[BringerOfRainX1]

We may all just buy the new mi box when it comes out lol

[LoKin]

I already have a Mi box and love it. Especially with the customized launcher I found for Android 8. The built-in new Android 8 launcher is horrible. If anybody wants the customized launcher I found, please message me.

[BringerOfRainX1]

Oh cool I'd be interested in that. I'm looking to get a mi box but not just yet. I've seen the updated version of the 2016 model is coming soon so I will probably just wait for that.

[LoKin]

$65 at Walmart. Great investment. The Mecool M8S Pro L box has a faster processor and more RAM, but I haven't had all these issues with the Mi box.

[al8782]

Update didn’t fix Netflix for me.

[supermal]

Update didn’t fix Netflix for me.

Burn tool key?

[al8782]

Burn tool key?

I only did OTA update which didn’t fix Netflix for me. Haven’t tried Burn tool.

[supermal]

I only did OTA update which didn’t fix Netflix for me. Haven’t tried Burn tool.

Should work after you install burn tool.dont forget to reboot!

[san_ic]

i have the m8s pro L (LB version). can someone please tell me if i can shift from the Android TV OS to standard Android? I have the earlier mecool m8s pro as well which runs on standard android (7.1) and I would like the LB version to function the same way. Can you please point to (1) the software package and (2) steps to make the change

[supermal]

i have the m8s pro L (LB version). can someone please tell me if i can shift from the Android TV OS to standard Android? I have the earlier mecool m8s pro as well which runs on standard android (7.1) and I would like the LB version to function the same way. Can you please point to (1) the software package and (2) steps to make the change

No software package available for LB version.has different hardware to previous versions.

[DrNicos]

I'm wondering, I saw some people in this forum saying the bought the LB variant, but without Bluetooth Voice remote. Maybe those boxes firmware are with non-ATV?

Alternatively, I don't know, would it work to change the Leanback launcher - is the reason you want standard android the launcher?

[DrNicos]

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a. Change the Launcher. Installed NOVA launcher apk and at the same time I removed (with root uninstaller apk) the mecool leanback launcher and the leanback recommendations apks, because I didn't like the light white mecool launcher and I prefer an "android feeling with icons" . Additionally I added (via nova apk settings) two shortcuts to the main screen, for recent applications and for notification bar, for easy access.

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This was in another thread. If your problem is you prefer an "android feeling", you can still do so without changing the firmware.

[san_ic]

i have the one without the Bluetooth voice remote and it's Android TV. It's not for the 'feeling', it's about being able to run all the regular apps i have on my phone. I have been able to run all streaming apps on my older mecool without any issues. i bought the new box for my in-laws and the standard phone/tablet Android is more convenient for them

[Thghost]

Everyone, hello, I have a device T95z plus 3gb/16gb. Can I install this firmware on my device? Thanks a lot.

[DrNicos]

i have the one without the Bluetooth voice remote and it's Android TV. It's not for the 'feeling', it's about being able to run all the regular apps i have on my phone. I have been able to run all streaming apps on my older mecool without any issues. i bought the new box for my in-laws and the standard phone/tablet Android is more convenient for them

I see, in that case as far as I know there isn't any alternative firmware for the LB variant.

But you know you can still install non-ATV apps in this ATV box. Just not from the Google Play store. In my box I have both the ATV netflix app (from Google store) and I installed separately the netflix non-ATV app (downloaded the apk, installed from USB).

So if you remove the Leanback launcher, and install non-ATV apps, then you have a standard android box!