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

[metabesk]

I tried Xannytech's new firmware to see if it would fix my issues with the SPDIF port, and to no avail. As I am not the only one with this issue, it's fairly obvious it's a hardware problem and these boxes are garbage tier. Not even 3-4 months old and broken. No point in sending back to gearbest as shipping to China is stupid expensive.

I would strongly suggest anyone thinking of buying this box to not.

You are lucky that only spdif not working...

[Kuno]

I tried Xannytech's new firmware to see if it would fix my issues with the SPDIF port, and to no avail. As I am not the only one with this issue, it's fairly obvious it's a hardware problem and these boxes are garbage tier. Not even 3-4 months old and broken. No point in sending back to gearbest as shipping to China is stupid expensive.

I would strongly suggest anyone thinking of buying this box to not.

[metabesk]

two x96max 4/32 drop dead on me with no video, led panel works, says boot update the time to utc+3 but black screen on tv no video signals detected. Anyone got this problem or everyone's device working flawlessly, is it my bad luck or reseller sends me refurbished devices? Would you please advise because the device in terms of power was magnificient and problemless with xanny's atv v4 rom.

[Kuno]

Why would more storage space be needed with acestream? I thought it was recommended to avoid letting it cache to disk.

Regarding the price, I know it might seem like a "small" mark-up to most people, however my issue with it is that not only am I unlikely going to be needing any of the storage space in the first place (if there was such a thing as a 4GB or 8GB storage model, I'd probably get that tbh as long as it had 2GB or more RAM), but the cost of one of these X96 Max devices is already approaching or at the same as my fall-back solution: a 2nd-hand Z3/Z3C (because it has an alternative/non-USB dependent charging/power option) & a MHL dongle to simply mirror its screen onto the TV.

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@uscool thanks for the info

It is not always recommended to avoid it caching to disk. Also the extra ram will be far more beneficial if you aren't caching to disk as the 2 gig version will only have 600 megs or so available.

[Delicious Cake]

Why would more storage space be needed with acestream? I thought it was recommended to avoid letting it cache to disk.

Regarding the price, I know it might seem like a "small" mark-up to most people, however my issue with it is that not only am I unlikely going to be needing any of the storage space in the first place (if there was such a thing as a 4GB or 8GB storage model, I'd probably get that tbh as long as it had 2GB or more RAM), but the cost of one of these X96 Max devices is already approaching or at the same as my fall-back solution: a 2nd-hand Z3/Z3C (because it has an alternative/non-USB dependent charging/power option) & a MHL dongle to simply mirror its screen onto the TV.

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@uscool thanks for the info

[uscool]

I'm considering buying one of these X96 MAX (S905X2) boxes, but due to how often the sellers of these devices list conflicting information & false advertising on the item's page, as almost all of them are just the same copypasta garbage of one another, I would like some actual clarification on the hardware from reliable sources.

Specifically, I need to know if the 2GB/16GB model has 5GHz WIFI capability and if it is, this is the default capability of its WIFI radio (as in, all the boxes are b/g/n/ac compatible) or is something that cannot be assumed and needs to be specifically checked for with each listing.

From what I can tell, it seems the 4GB/32GB & 4GB/64GB models do support 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI, however this isn't clear for the 2GB/16GB. I'm aware that the easy solution is to spend more money on one of the 4GB RAM boxes to 'guarantee' the feature, but that extra internal storage is pretty much a meaningless additional expense with regards to its primary intended usage - a device which can run acestream natively (as in, both the ace engine part + the video player part by itself) & output that to a TV. The area it'll be located in won't have access to an ethernet line and has very poor 2.4GHz reception.

I have the 2/16 model it only has 2.4ghz also no bluetooth, although i get very good speeds 66mb randomly the wifi drops can happen in few hours and need to fully restart the box to get wifi working again, tried all sorts of roms and still not fixed

[Kuno]

I'm considering buying one of these X96 MAX (S905X2) boxes, but due to how often the sellers of these devices list conflicting information & false advertising on the item's page, as almost all of them are just the same copypasta garbage of one another, I would like some actual clarification on the hardware from reliable sources.

Specifically, I need to know if the 2GB/16GB model has 5GHz WIFI capability and if it is, this is the default capability of its WIFI radio (as in, all the boxes are b/g/n/ac compatible) or is something that cannot be assumed and needs to be specifically checked for with each listing.

From what I can tell, it seems the 4GB/32GB & 4GB/64GB models do support 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI, however this isn't clear for the 2GB/16GB. I'm aware that the easy solution is to spend more money on one of the 4GB RAM boxes to 'guarantee' the feature, but that extra internal storage is pretty much a meaningless additional expense with regards to its primary intended usage - a device which can run acestream natively (as in, both the ace engine part + the video player part by itself) & output that to a TV. The area it'll be located in won't have access to an ethernet line and has very poor 2.4GHz reception.

Seriously get the 32 gig model as you will need that extra space anyways when it comes to running acestream, especially if you are going to be using it to watch live events. The cost to upgrade to the 32 gig model from the 16 is negligible. It's worth it.

[Delicious Cake]

I'm considering buying one of these X96 MAX (S905X2) boxes, but due to how often the sellers of these devices list conflicting information & false advertising on the item's page, as almost all of them are just the same copypasta garbage of one another, I would like some actual clarification on the hardware from reliable sources.

Specifically, I need to know if the 2GB/16GB model has 5GHz WIFI capability and if it is, this is the default capability of its WIFI radio (as in, all the boxes are b/g/n/ac compatible) or is something that cannot be assumed and needs to be specifically checked for with each listing.

From what I can tell, it seems the 4GB/32GB & 4GB/64GB models do support 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI, however this isn't clear for the 2GB/16GB. I'm aware that the easy solution is to spend more money on one of the 4GB RAM boxes to 'guarantee' the feature, but that extra internal storage is pretty much a meaningless additional expense with regards to its primary intended usage - a device which can run acestream natively (as in, both the ace engine part + the video player part by itself) & output that to a TV. The area it'll be located in won't have access to an ethernet line and has very poor 2.4GHz reception.

[Charlie_Boy]

I've never used the optical port so I can't say. Works fine with my HDMI cable, which suits me just fine.

[Maki_SM]

Same here , dead optical port

[Venusflytrap]

same here

I wonder if it's a hardware or software (firmware) problem. You'd think they'd have that sorted out long before it went out to market.

[tokkok]

I am 2 for 2 of having the optical port fail on this box. Anyone else having the same issue? Everything else works, but get no sound from the optical port even after reflashing back to stock firmware. It's still lit up (on both), so it has me baffled

same here

[Kuno]

I am 2 for 2 of having the optical port fail on this box. Anyone else having the same issue? Everything else works, but get no sound from the optical port even after reflashing back to stock firmware. It's still lit up (on both), so it has me baffled

[Charlie_Boy]

Just updated to X96MAX_V311_20190302-1355. The same as yours.

WOW there's a surprise. No change with mine I'm afraid.

[glaven]

If your ROM updates let me know please.

Just updated to X96MAX_V311_20190302-1355. The same as yours.