Want to update p200_2-based Android box. Help?

[sandbarmark]

Hey folks,

Long time listener. First time caller.

I recently took ownership of an Amlogic S905 p200_2g Android box for the grand total price of free. It's currently running Andoird 5.1.1 after a manufacturer OTA update.

Unfortunately, it is not a box from a well-known manufacturer. I have found others online that look similar to this one, however.

Anyway, I would love to update it to Android 6 using Magendanz's ROM here: http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...-tv-nexus-roms

However, he warns that updates may cause wifi not to work as the ROM only has drivers for specific wifi chipsets.

How do I verify which chipset is installed on the board? And what other things can I check to see if his ROM is compatible with my Android box before attempting to flash?

Some background: I'm fairly inexperienced with Android but I can get by in Linux for the most part. The dmesg command doesn't work in terminal on this box, so I can't identify the wifi chipset that way. I can probably crack open the case if necessary, but I'd rather avoid it if at all possible.

Cheers and thank you.

[gefattern]

Hey folks,

Long time listener. First time caller.

I recently took ownership of an Amlogic S905 p200_2g Android box for the grand total price of free. It's currently running Andoird 5.1.1 after a manufacturer OTA update.

Unfortunately, it is not a box from a well-known manufacturer. I have found others online that look similar to this one, however.

Anyway, I would love to update it to Android 6 using Magendanz's ROM here: http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-...-tv-nexus-roms

However, he warns that updates may cause wifi not to work as the ROM only has drivers for specific wifi chipsets.

How do I verify which chipset is installed on the board? And what other things can I check to see if his ROM is compatible with my Android box before attempting to flash?

Some background: I'm fairly inexperienced with Android but I can get by in Linux for the most part. The dmesg command doesn't work in terminal on this box, so I can't identify the wifi chipset that way. I can probably crack open the case if necessary, but I'd rather avoid it if at all possible.

Cheers and thank you.

Hi ,

please , what is the Name of the Box , a no Name with OTA Update , strange , and yes

u must open up to be true , best u post two good nearby Pictures , one from each Side ,

then you and Users from here can see what works or not .

I am sure you can open it up without destroying the Box .

good luck / gefattern

[sandbarmark]

Here you go. Six exterior photos, one from each surface.

I know for certain that it's a p200_2g inside, but I am not sure about certain components on the board.

The box is sold by GeniusTVBox.com, model Einstein X.

I attempted to open the case from the bottom. There's a slot where one can use a screwdriver or knife to pry it open. However, I think there are screws underneath the rubber glued-on feet. I pried lightly but it didn't come off.

[gefattern]

Here you go. Six exterior photos, one from each surface.

I know for certain that it's a p200_2g inside, but I am not sure about certain components on the board.

The box is sold by GeniusTVBox.com, model Einstein X.

I attempted to open the case from the bottom. There's a slot where one can use a screwdriver or knife to pry it open. However, I think there are screws underneath the rubber glued-on feet. I pried lightly but it didn't come off.

Hi ,

you know Warranty will be gone after open up , most Boxes can be opend by screws under the Box .

Without knowing the WifiChip and some other Infos it is only a "try and press Thumbs" Operation ,

hope you get it open , maybe the Seller know more u can ask ??? ( are you German ???)

greetings / gefattern

[sandbarmark]

Hi ,

you know Warranty will be gone after open up , most Boxes can be opend by screws under the Box .

Without knowing the WifiChip and some other Infos it is only a "try and press Thumbs" Operation ,

hope you get it open , maybe the Seller know more u can ask ??? ( are you German ???)

greetings / gefattern

There are no visible screws holding the bottom of the box. They might be hidden by the rubber anti-slip feet.

After looking at /system/etc/wifi and /system/etc/bluetooth, it looks like it has a Broadcom 4335 or a clone.

And no, I'm not German.

[sandbarmark]

I've figured it out. It's a Zoomtak T8H. http://www.zoomtak.net/product-item/...ogic-s905-t8h/