X96 MAX TV Box BLACK 4/64GB Amlogic S905X2, Android 8.1, Dual WiFi, Gig Lan,USB3.0, BT4.0

[Charlie_Boy]

Does anyone have a link to the stock recovery? I installed TWRP and the OTA update doesn't work.

Thanks in advance

I did the same but OTA seems to work but does not find any updates though I was told one is available.

[glaven]

Does anyone have a link to the stock recovery? I installed TWRP and the OTA update doesn't work.

Thanks in advance

[nikolaign]

Solved it!
With many attempts shortening pins, finally bring my box back to life.
Done it with both burnSDcard and USBburn tool. First prepaired sd card, insert into box, then initialize USBburn method with correct pins shortening.
On this box (x96 max) pins that worked are HDMI pins, 2nd and 3rd when you look from right (hdmi port facing up).
Thank you all!

[nikolaign]

Ok, tried on pc (win 7 and 10) device is not recognized...
Gonna try shorting the pins. Does anyone have a picture with correct pins to be shorten for this box (x96max), I can't find it on 4pda ?

[nikolaign]

Update (reviving my bricked X96 Max): I figured out the fix. I installed on a blank formatted micro SD card the extracted files from this zip file (containing 4 items for a TWRP recovery image and a boot up menu for the X96 Max):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nJY...w?usp=drivesdk

and then I also copied onto the same micro SD card the OTA zip file from jiangsai0703 in post 53. (I kept it zipped, I didn't extract it). This is the OTA zip:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ULW...ew?usp=sharing

I then put the micro sd card into the X96. I then plugged in the power while pushing the AV recessed reset button for a minute. The TWRP then loaded, and then I used the install from zip file option to which I pointed it to the ota zip file located on the micro SD card. I swiped the slider to the right to flash the data. It installed perfectly. Rebooted and the X96 came back to life. Thank goodness.

My original question below:
Help! I have a X96 Max 4/64. It was working fine until I installed SuperSU (normal install). After it restarted, it seems to be bricked and I'm stuck at the X96 Max logo. I then did the toothpick in the AV hole trick to get to the Android menu. I then tried a wipe/factory reset. No luck, upon restart I'm still stuck at the boot screen. Please if someone would be so kind as to help guide me what I can do to unbrick it. Thanks.

I had the exact problem with my X96 Max 2/16. But now it is even worse. I tried same method with same files you put links to. But when I tried to boot (after flashing in twrp) it is dead, not even boot logo. Now it is all black screen, no blue clock on x96max lcd, nothing, but tv recognize hdmi, but there is no picture. Tried to enter recovery, but that is also not possible. I will try pc method with different .img file. Anyone have some advice pls?

[resansid]

I just tried it on mine for you. I have the same issue, it won't save the SPDIF setting once I exit the Droid Settings. Mind you I don't have a SPDIF setup. Perhaps the receiver that it's hooked up to has to be turned on and TOSLINK inserted in the box in order for it to activate on the X96 Max? Just a thought. Although I'm leaning towards it being a firmware bug.

I have the same issue and I have it hooked up to my Receiver using Optical cable.
It seems to be a generic issue with all S905X2 at this point. Tried the Beelink ROM but it has no optical port and the setting is not available in droid settings.
Can anyone else confirm if Optical setting 5.1 sound is working? Thanks.

[TechXero]

I own 2 of that box. One worked and am using it, other one was stuck on Boot Logo so flashed Poison ROM via SDCard method but remote ain't working as it should, so decided to flash Stock ROM only now am getting "can't install this package over newer build" message. After googling I saw that one must have a newer recovery either on device or inside ROM zip which I have no clue as to how to do. I cannot get PC to recognize my box so SDCard is only way to do it. Also with POison ROM on the device holding Reset A/V switch does absolutely nothing ziltch..

I seriously need some help !!!!

[sipi89]

Sipi89; I don't know if doing the flash using a USB stick would work as I didn't use that method. You can always try and see. Just make sure that your USB stick or microSD card is formatted using FAT32. Also, as the X96 Max has a couple of USB ports, if one doesn't recognize your USB stick when you boot up, then try the other USB port. )I say this because one is a USB 3 port the other is USB 2 and one of those ports may be setup to do USB boot ups.

Never mind, I have bought a micro SD card. The TWRP loaded but the update failed because Dtb check failed Error 7. Do you know something about that issue?

[Venusflytrap]

Sipi89; I don't know if doing the flash using a USB stick would work as I didn't use that method. You can always try and see. Just make sure that your USB stick or microSD card is formatted using FAT32. Also, as the X96 Max has a couple of USB ports, if one doesn't recognize your USB stick when you boot up, then try the other USB port. )I say this because one is a USB 3 port the other is USB 2 and one of those ports may be setup to do USB boot ups.

[sipi89]

Update (reviving my bricked X96 Max): I figured out the fix. I installed on a blank formatted micro SD card the extracted files from this zip file (containing 4 items for a TWRP recovery image and a boot up menu for the X96 Max):

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nJY...w?usp=drivesdk

and then I also copied onto the same micro SD card the OTA zip file from jiangsai0703 in post 53. (I kept it zipped, I didn't extract it). This is the OTA zip:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ULW...ew?usp=sharing

I then put the micro sd card into the X96. I then plugged in the power while pushing the AV recessed reset button for a minute. The TWRP then loaded, and then I used the install from zip file option to which I pointed it to the ota zip file located on the micro SD card. I swiped the slider to the right to flash the data. It installed perfectly. Rebooted and the X96 came back to life. Thank goodness.

My original question below:
Help! I have a X96 Max 4/64. It was working fine until I installed SuperSU (normal install). After it restarted, it seems to be bricked and I'm stuck at the X96 Max logo. I then did the toothpick in the AV hole trick to get to the Android menu. I then tried a wipe/factory reset. No luck, upon restart I'm still stuck at the boot screen. Please if someone would be so kind as to help guide me what I can do to unbrick it. Thanks.

Hi Venusflytrap,
I am in the same sad situation Can I do it with USB Flash disk as well?
Thank You!

[find]

X96 Max Amlogic S905X2 / 2 GB - 16 GB
did not solve the problem, have suggestions firmware

[Charlie_Boy]

I was having huge issues with the recognition of external USB HDD's, the box would only see 2 whatever I tried. I seem to have solved that problem by using an Orico USB 3 hub, my previous one was generic. Working flawlessly now, but only time will tell. Arrived this morning and I am delighted.

[gforcecro]

SPDIF problem!!

1.Bought x96max 2/16
2.Sound via optical(spdif) worked 2 days,than stoped.HDMI and AV sound works well
3.Got 60 % refund from store..
4.Bought another box from another seller. this time 4/32 box
5.Same thing..SPDIF worked 2..3 days.After that NO SOUND from SPDIF(red light from spdif output is visible) ..Sound via hdmi and Av works fine.
Tryed custom roms.. same thing.


Any solutions????.

[tithitoy]

I will try https://forum.atvxperience.com/viewt...hp?f=16&p=4756

I have a solution for you. According to the source https://source.android.com/devices/tv/hdmi-cec. I don't see the file
system/etc/permissions/android.hardware.hdmi.cec.xml so put 2 line in build.prop

ro.hdmi.device_type=4
persist.sys.hdmi.keep_awake=true

Restart your device

Problem solved. Now you can awake from CEC

[bishopx26]

is it able to show the notification bar with any apk without flashing a new firmware ?