TANIX TX6S Allwinner H616 Android 10.0 TV Box 2GB/16GB 2.4G+5.8G WiFi LAN Bluetooth

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

Found a work-a-round for the Network issues of the TX6S, to get the best possible speed for Networking in this device you must use a USB-to-Ethernet adapter in the USB 3.0 connection. The adapter I used was TPlink USB3.0-to-Gigabit_Etherenet connector and the device can now connect at a maximum of 90-100 Mbps download speed.

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

Check the all information about the updateFW from AllWinner and the 3rd party,
BUT No One succeed on TX6S,
1,Pressed RESET BUTTON can not into flash mode.SO AllWinner PhoenixSuit cant find device
2,No Key file,SO AllWinner LiveSuit cant run update
3,AllWinner PhoenixUSB can not read & burn H616 FW file. SO TFcard update FW fail.
4,AllWinner DragonFace Tools cant open H616 FW file also.

UNTIL checking the IC development manual to found out how to setup into flashmode.
YES,buy a cable very easy,UPDATE FW very easy .The process of finding solutions is complex.
TX6S software system is very immature and full of bugs

Your comment is confusing, hard to understand your point of interest. Are you just saying how bad firmwares are? Or, Are you still having problems installing firmware, or connecting device to computer?

You know the Reset Button is hidden next to SDcard slot on side of device! (Reset button is not at rear of device, this will cause problems if you didn't know this). Best thing to do is dissemble TVbox and cut out the plastic fin that blocks the reset button so you can easily access the button when you put the case back together.

I always use Phoenix_USB_Tool on windows computer to Flash the different Allwinner Firmwares,
1) load firmware in Tool
2) click START
3) hold Reset button down
4) connect USB cable while you keep holding Reset down
5) Windows system makes confirmation sound that device is connected when connected, but the Tool doesn't start Burning firmware immediately, it takes some time, maybe 1 minutes for Tool to start showing progress.
6) plug and connect TVbox to TV and wait 5 minutes for new firmware to finish first-boot start-up processes.

[onlyonce]

Check the all information about the updateFW from AllWinner and the 3rd party,
BUT No One succeed on TX6S,
1,Pressed RESET BUTTON can not into flash mode.SO AllWinner PhoenixSuit cant find device
2,No Key file,SO AllWinner LiveSuit cant run update
3,AllWinner PhoenixUSB can not read & burn H616 FW file. SO TFcard update FW fail.
4,AllWinner DragonFace Tools cant open H616 FW file also.


UNTIL checking the IC development manual to found out how to setup into flashmode.

YES,buy a cable very easy,UPDATE FW very easy .The process of finding solutions is complex.

TX6S software system is very immature and full of bugs

[RISCy Dude]

It would have been nice had the flagger listened, they were doing the right thing with the flags. Unfortunately reason escaped the flagger and they had to escalate unnecessarily. It bothered me when they disrespected you, you put a lot of effort in to Freaktab and certainly deserve better.

[belloto]

YES, the Bqeel B1Max/TX6s 2020-02-25 firmware installs into my TX6s 4gb/32gb device. Method used for install is : Download and install the Allwinner PhoenixUSB Pro V4.0.0 tool

Firmware is a small improvement over the last several release variants, but only minor Android changes where made, and the biggest flaws are in the Kernel. Specifically the GPU, it is not running at full power or have Vulkan activated.

Problems:

1. build.prop's errors :

• have AndroidGO defaults applied
• Low-Ram flag is activated, the low-ram flag is only suppose to be used for devices with less than 2GB of Ram, not for devices 2gb ram or more.
• still has Amlogic brand as Manufacturer and Device labeling as p281 which is for S905W chipsets
• in prop device is still labeled OpenGL ES 2.0 (should be OpenGL ES 3.2)
• Vulkan has a prop to turn it on or off and it is left blank because the required files to activate it are not in the ROM.
• screen density set at 720p

1. Apps/System :

• SystemUI has no access to Recents window for multi-tasking, no app could activate Recents
• old version of android WebView, AOSP version 74 still being used, not updating WebView is a security flaw
• old Kodi 18.1 still installed with a Zip file for pirate Add-ons installed in { /system }
• Google Play Services is old and still wont self update, download current version from ApkMirror.com and installed manually no problem
• Google Play Store is old AndroidTV store version and when updated it continually crashes, why = probably because the standard mobile/tablet google services are not suppose to be used with androidTV google store, but if you install stock mobile store it won't even open because the system thinks it is running AndroidTV. So download what you need for TV styled apps then use an alternative app store like Aurora store or ApkPure to download all your other apps.

1. WiFi/Ethernet:

• must only be on N-band or weaker, 5G is still only 65 Mbps Link Speed, and with box only 1 meter away from router the best it can do is 20-25 Mbps download on 5G
• Ethernet is only achieving 60-70 Mbps download on my 200MB network, box is sold as Fast Ethernet which should at least be 90 Mbps.

1. ROOT :

• Root is now somewhat fixed, it is recognized by more apps
• But the problem is that not all Rooted Apps work properly, the major issue is that BusyBox needs to be updated and installed in { /xbin } , once this is done then the apks that need root will start working properly

1. Temperature :

• Device idles at 69*C
• Can hit as high 85*C under load
• This is not too bad, except for fact that the device was advertised as running Cooler than the old H6 and it does not.

To illustrate how bad the GPU is functioning, here is 3Dmark benchmark comparison between H6 and H616 :

H616 + Mali-G31
Sling Shot = 230
Ice Storm Extreme = 2240
Ice Storm Unlimited = 3929

H6 + Mail-T720
Sling Shot = 124
Ice Storm Extreme = 4192
Ice Storm Unlimited = 6850

New chip and especially the Mali-G31 should be miles ahead of the old Mali-T720 GPU, but as benchmarks are showing the truth, this firmware, if not the whole device is complete trash.

Good news. Maybe with other firmware works better.

[gefattern]

Hi ,

Nice to see , Risky Dude , hope both calm down , had 2 Flags because of it ,

Flagger did the right , good hope for the Future that they do it right now , we

all have Errors , nobody is pefect , but to know and change it is the best thing ,

i know it is frustrating to see , that there is no Support for the Box that bought ,

next Time they buy a Shield , or Ugoos or similar better supported China Boxes ,

greetings / gefattern

[RISCy Dude]

This ends now. It takes two. Last warning.

[RISCy Dude]

Both of you will end this nasty behavior immediately, or,...I can take care of it for you, your choice.

[c,lei]

once again, shut up and sit down.

KMA

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

Then..., anybody has tested the firmware? Jjjj

YES, the Bqeel B1Max/TX6s 2020-02-25 firmware installs into my TX6s 4gb/32gb device. Method used for install is : Download and install the Allwinner PhoenixUSB Pro V4.0.0 tool

Firmware is a small improvement over the last several release variants, but only minor Android changes where made, and the biggest flaws are in the Kernel. Specifically the GPU, it is not running at full power or have Vulkan activated.

Problems:

1. build.prop's errors :

• have AndroidGO defaults applied
• Low-Ram flag is activated, the low-ram flag is only suppose to be used for devices with less than 2GB of Ram, not for devices 2gb ram or more.
• still has Amlogic brand as Manufacturer and Device labeling as p281 which is for S905W chipsets
• in prop device is still labeled OpenGL ES 2.0 (should be OpenGL ES 3.2)
• Vulkan has a prop to turn it on or off and it is left blank because the required files to activate it are not in the ROM.
• screen density set at 720p

1. Apps/System :

• SystemUI has no access to Recents window for multi-tasking, no app could activate Recents
• old version of android WebView, AOSP version 74 still being used, not updating WebView is a security flaw
• old Kodi 18.1 still installed with a Zip file for pirate Add-ons installed in { /system }
• Google Play Services is old and still wont self update, download current version from ApkMirror.com and installed manually no problem
• Google Play Store is old AndroidTV store version and when updated it continually crashes, why = probably because the standard mobile/tablet google services are not suppose to be used with androidTV google store, but if you install stock mobile store it won't even open because the system thinks it is running AndroidTV. So download what you need for TV styled apps then use an alternative app store like Aurora store or ApkPure to download all your other apps.

1. WiFi/Ethernet:

• must only be on N-band or weaker, 5G is still only 65 Mbps Link Speed, and with box only 1 meter away from router the best it can do is 20-25 Mbps download on 5G
• Ethernet is only achieving 60-70 Mbps download on my 200MB network, box is sold as Fast Ethernet which should at least be 90 Mbps.

1. ROOT :

• Root is now somewhat fixed, it is recognized by more apps
• But the problem is that not all Rooted Apps work properly, the major issue is that BusyBox needs to be updated and installed in { /xbin } , once this is done then the apks that need root will start working properly

1. Temperature :

• Device idles at 69*C
• Can hit as high 85*C under load
• This is not too bad, except for fact that the device was advertised as running Cooler than the old H6 and it does not.

To illustrate how bad the GPU is functioning, here is 3Dmark benchmark comparison between H6 and H616 :

H616 + Mali-G31
Sling Shot = 230
Ice Storm Extreme = 2240
Ice Storm Unlimited = 3929

H6 + Mail-T720
Sling Shot = 124
Ice Storm Extreme = 4192
Ice Storm Unlimited = 6850

New chip and especially the Mali-G31 should be miles ahead of the old Mali-T720 GPU, but as benchmarks are showing the truth, this firmware, if not the whole device is complete trash.

If you don't like the answer, then don't ask stupid questions or make stupid statements like asking why people don't like or want to use ATVxperience or Android TV.

once again, shut up and sit down.

[budo]

Thanks

[c,lei]

before I posted my comment I read through this entire thread, in every single post you where hostile and condescending to people. As a baby how many times did your mother drop you on your head? or are you just a cross with a bitbull?

you are not adding any value to the discussion, now shutup and sit down.

If you don't like the answer, then don't ask stupid questions or make stupid statements like asking why people don't like or want to use ATVxperience or Android TV.

[gefattern]

Hi ,

to both , please be friendly , i am not a Allwinner Pro , but to be sure what PCB is used

you have to look inside , but i think you both will not find much for it , really bad support ,

in Future buy a AML or RK BOX but NOT Allwinner , this is what you both can learn from it ,

for Netflix you need DRM L1 and this has nearly no ChinaBox .

Buy a Shield or a better AML S912 / Ugoos / Beelink , but always remember your needs &

inform before buy ,

good luck / gefattern

Because no one who knows what they are doing really wants to deal with cripped, designed for and aimed at 2-year old toddlers utterly useless interfaces like ATVxperience or Android TV itself other than people like you.

It's also why GUI's like Windows 10 and Gnome 3 are so widely despised.....

before I posted my comment I read through this entire thread, in every single post you where hostile and condescending to people. As a baby how many times did your mother drop you on your head? or are you just a cross with a bitbull?

you are not adding any value to the discussion, now shutup and sit down.