Alfawise T9 TV Box - RK3328 Android8.1 4GB RAM+32GB ROM 2.4G WIFI 100Mbps USB3.0 support 4K

[tkfkdgo]

More than 01 month of using, this box is always overheat (more than 90 degree celcius) when playing any video clip from any source (Youtube, Netflix, and some TV streaming app in my country). And many artifact appeared while playing video too. Not recommended to buy this box, I'll try to upgrade to a new firmware version to see whether this issue will be gone. Kinda waste of money imo

Most of the AndroidBox from China have overheat problems, search on google.

What I did with mine was drilled holes on the top and bottom, and glued a fan from an old power supply at the bottom, and rising it a bit so the fan gets some air from below, and powering the fan from the USB on the AndroidBox.

That is, if you are comfortable doing so. Else there is not much you can do than put a fan on it's sides, since imo, the sides have the best air openings/flow without any mod.

[kenyo1503]

More than 01 month of using, this box is always overheat (more than 90 degree celcius) when playing any video clip from any source (Youtube, Netflix, and some TV streaming app in my country). And many artifact appeared while playing video too. Not recommended to buy this box, I'll try to upgrade to a new firmware version to see whether this issue will be gone. Kinda waste of money imo

[dudule22]

I just use the AndroidTool. You need to put this directory to C: and change in conf.ini, the language to english.
For me the Rocship drivers were installed before. It is very easy to find these drivers on the net.

[tkfkdgo]

Hello,
The software to update the firmware.

https://dropmefiles.com/vqHmt

This is guaranteed NOT to work. The same file was provided to me from the reseller. This zip file has no DIRECTORY structure.

For example, it's suppose to contain the driver for different version of windows.

But they are listed as attached in the zip, and when you extract, one overwrites the other as it's the same name:

[dudule22]

Hello,

You have a link to download the V8 firmware release for the T9 box 4 GB RAM and 64 GB Storage (Wifi 2.4 and 5 Ghz). The download is avalaible 12 days.

https://dropmefiles.com/3NVUq

The software to update the firmware.

https://dropmefiles.com/vqHmt

The box works better with this upgrade and you can also download the V9 release directly by using the update online.

Regards

[tkfkdgo]

Hello,

Got it working. Email the reseller about it. Received a download link with the latest ROM, along with the flash tool and drivers.

The flash tool and drivers were zipped in a zip that didn't save directory info, and were pretty much useless.

I ended up using the drivers and FactoryTool from this

https://androidpctv.com/firmware-update-guide-android-tvbox-rockchip-soc/#FLASH_FIRMWARE_WITH_IMG_FILE_USING_A_PC

.

The IMG provided however was spot on.

For the USB to USB, I ended up salvaging an old USB extension cord and replace the female end with a male end (Same color coding cable soldering).

[tkfkdgo]

Hello,

I need some help I installed SuperSU from play store and it got stuck in a boot loop.

I did find the V4 rom (latest I could find online - V3 is attached in this post). I had the V8 installed. Mine is the 32GB version.

I also got a quesiton about the USB cable to connect to the PC, I unfortunately don't have a male to male USB B handy :/ I might have to solder one, does anyone got info on this part please?

At this stage, I got the ROM, drivers (not yet installed), and flash tool from a link.

Many thanks.

[dudule22]

Hi all,

Has someone the last V8 firmware release for the T9 Box of 64 G storage (2.4 & 5G WiFi bandwidths) ?

Many thanks.

[craigmdickson]

Hi all,

Apologies - the share folder I setup was accidentally changed to private. Have fixed this now....

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/wao6lccbl9s27/T9_Firmware

[dudule22]

Hello,

I buy this model : 4GB64GB with 2.4g + 5.8g Double WiFi.
This box seems to be good, but it is slow when you open App like "youtube", "Netflix".

If somebody has an idea to see the apps opened in the background. A long press on "Home" key does nothing.

Regards

[kenyo1503]

Hi there,

Thanks for that! I was finally (yesterday!) able to get the firmware file from the Chinese company I purchased it off via alibaba (Topleo). The tool they gave me to flash the device didn't seem to work an their steps are in the worst english... anyways

I managed to install it using an updated version of the software and am happy to say all is finally working. Will post a guide with exact steps when I have time. Send me a msg if you need help!

Have uploaded the firmware and tool

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/wao6lccbl9s27/T9_Firmware

Thanks a bunch mate, will save the firmware and tool for future use.
I bought it from a local store in my country 2 weeks ago, it's only has a big T9 sign on top cover, but the spec and exterior look exactly the same. Working like a charm, and mostly satisfy all my needs. Looking forward to someone who could make a custom rom for it.

[craigmdickson]

Hi there,

Thanks for that! I was finally (yesterday!) able to get the firmware file from the Chinese company I purchased it off via alibaba (Topleo). The tool they gave me to flash the device didn't seem to work an their steps are in the worst english... anyways

I managed to install it using an updated version of the software and am happy to say all is finally working. Will post a guide with exact steps when I have time. Send me a msg if you need help!

Have uploaded the firmware and tool

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/wao6lccbl9s27/T9_Firmware

I ad the same problem. Mind is stuck in a boot loop from running a Rom Manager by Clockwork Mod from "Gooble" play store. The TVBox brand is branded Vontar T9 with the typical tile like casing. Also it has 4g ram w/64g storage.
I was given the link for that units model that as hardware of 2.5 & 5g WiFi bandwidths.
I am out of experience with flashing so I haven't tried the ROM IMG on this link.

Maybe a experienced mod or member can test it. It was manufacturer sourced.

I can't paste the here for unknown air mouse reason, I guess.


I posted the on another post today. Follow my name to go to the other posting under Vontar TV box posting.

Beware though I have not tested the file.
Please keep me posted.

[KahunaTuna]

I had the same problem. Mind is stuck in a boot loop from running a Mod app too. I cannot get it reflashed yet. Windows 10 shows the tvbox device but says it needs drivers.

[craigmdickson]

Would you have firmware for this device? I made the mistake of installing SuperSU from the play store and device wont boot up anymore - stuck in boot mode. I can get into the recovery, reset it to no avail

firmware is rather hard to find online

many thanks!

[talon_262]

I got a non-Alfawise version of this box from Amazon today, but it's exactly the same as the one reviewed in all but brand name, down to the launcher and apps installed. So far, I like it, but there are a couple of things that really bug me; apparently, on the version of Oreo the box manufacturer installed on these, the Notification dropdown and Recent Apps screen are not there/inaccessible. This is a pain, because some things need to be acknowledged through a notification (like me having to put my Chrome security passphrase in after linking my Google account to Chrome) and there should be a way to close unneeded programs easily. Why they did this, I have no idea, but it's enough to make me think about returning it to Amazon and going back to my trusty (but abused) T95Z Plus 2G/16G.

Is anyone aware of workarounds for these two issues?

Edit: I was able to enter my Chrome passphrase without being able to see the notifications; I went into Chrome's settings and was able to it enter it there direct. Also, I was getting a bit pissed that I couldn't get the AOSP keyboard to not pop up on text fields, even though I have a HW keyboard; I wound up just disabling the AOSP keyboard altogether in Settings/Apps. That leaves me with the Recent Apps issue; I've tried a couple of different apps to work around that, but none worked, because it seems that whoever compiled this version of Oreo for these boxes just left out the underlying functionality for this and for the Notification area. So far, I like the box for the most part, but the cut-down version of Oreo just boggles my mind, because having the same functionality on these boxes as on our phones and tablets is why some of us buy these boxes to begin with, but I digress.