MECOOL Android TV Box KM6 Deluxe Edition Powered by Amlogic S905X4 AVI supported

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[X92-2GB]

I own a KM6 Deluxe and have no issues. Its Google certified, else I would not be happy with it's function.

All the bad wrap it is getting is from people who either don't own it, or don't know how to use it. The main issue is Mecool has not issued an OTA for patching initial release of its firmware. You can patch manually by sdcard update.

The deluxe box runs all applications but a few that are phone specific. Namely STV and RTÉ, that I have come accross. Some apps do not show in Google Play Store because of region limitations, and the KM6 Deluxe issuance to play store is not fully emplemented at this time. Blame Google for not being though with KM6 Deluxe being identified through out the playstore.

This is the first box that I have owned that has no issues with my demands. The only problem I have is you can't root.

[bpsim]

Hi, I just order KM6 Deluxe yesterday.

I find out according this video can make KM6 view Netflix in 4K and HDR.

Anyone can try it here?

https://youtu.be/UtukfT9Bmrc

https://www.youboxtv.com/2021/03/netflix-4k-sur-android-tv-non-certifie.html?m=1

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[X92-2GB]

Hi, I just order KM6 Deluxe yesterday.

I find out according this video can make KM6 view Netflix in 4K and HDR.

Anyone can try it here?

https://youtu.be/UtukfT9Bmrc

https://www.youboxtv.com/2021/03/netflix-4k-sur-android-tv-non-certifie.html?m=1

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Yes there are three netflix mods available for Google certified boxes. I use the latest version from 4pda.ru. There is a link to it on pie for s912 boxes.

[Guest]

I own a KM6 Deluxe and have no issues. Its Google certified, else I would not be happy with it's function.

All the bad wrap it is getting is from people who either don't own it, or don't know how to use it. The main issue is Mecool has not issued an OTA for patching initial release of its firmware. You can patch manually by sdcard update.

The deluxe box runs all applications but a few that are phone specific. Namely STV and RTÉ, that I have come accross. Some apps do not show in Google Play Store because of region limitations, and the KM6 Deluxe issuance to play store is not fully emplemented at this time. Blame Google for not being though with KM6 Deluxe being identified through out the playstore.

This is the first box that I have owned that has no issues with my demands. The only problem I have is you can't root.

So basically google do not recognise this device but mecool advertises and sells the device as a certified google androidtv box? It receives no ota updates or support which is par for the course with mecool.

I owned mecool devices in the past and never again. All those devices never received any ota updates and one can expect this km6 or km2 will be the same. Mecool have probably already forgotten these devices and are planning the next iteration of the device to extract more money from the west.

It could allegedly have some pirated version of androidtv modified by some developer for mecool for this device just as there is for some of the himedia devices.

This km6 device where I am is selling for over usd100 and with all the problems, lack of support it is much better to buy a genuine certified androidtv device like mibox s, mitv stick or firetv stick for 50usd and have excellent support and firmware app updates from the real google play store for years.

[X92-2GB]

In the US google recognizes the box, not all developers do, as the box is fairly new. The amount of effort done is also done by the manufacturer. Look at Nvidia, they can afford to pay extra to have a new product be widely accepted and available when first introduced. Mecool won't spend anymore money than what google requires, to be certified. There is more to certification than just getting googles name on the box. Both Google and Apple have a monopoly and to have certification will eat up what else is needed for big money acceptance by other players in media providers. Amazon Prime in my option is a much better option than Netflix, and having AV1, which boxes without 905x4 can't do, is worth the upgrade.

all in all your jaded opinion and lack of knowing first hand don't belong here, your either jeolous or ignorant to the box and is abilties, along with understanding Google and certification.

[bergamesk]

sorry,but what is "UDISK"?

or it mentioned such a "USB Memory-stick" disk or "SD-Card" disk?

note;for above upgrade processing

[trebor]

UDISK short for USB Stick

[bergamesk]

Thanks Trebor,noted+

[bpsim]

Hi, is there a way to change the volume bar from bottom of screen to top or side of screen?

Sometimes when I adjust volume, I don't like the current location blocking the subtitle.

[Samozu]

It is not strange, it is a know issue, which Mecool has confirmed to me that they are aware of it.

When in sleep mode the remote works over bluetooth. When completely powered off, it works over infrared, and there is a bug in the firmware which prevents that.

I have had 2 devices, and they both had this issue.

The infrared on the remote is working, and the receiver inside the box detects the signal, so it is a firmware bug

Hi, i have the same boot problem, did you find a solution?

[j4gu4r]

Dear all,

I have contacted mecool to talk about the power on issue and the bug with the wifi. They have sent me the last update here:

https://mega.nz/file/2xUE1TYA#qfvlIv...bf58LGbRtzwmNk

And now everything works! I can swith on the device with the remote controller. Hope that it can solve also the rest of your problems

best regards

[Jancales]

Dear all,

I have contacted mecool to talk about the power on issue and the bug with the wifi. They have sent me the last update here:

https://mega.nz/file/2xUE1TYA#qfvlIv...bf58LGbRtzwmNk

And now everything works! I can swith on the device with the remote controller. Hope that it can solve also the rest of your problems

best regards

That is the update everyone has for 8 months already, and doesn't fix the issue V4.20201026

[RiCkLaR_atvX]

X92-2GB or anyboy else with this box, my question is does the Mecool software have the Advanced Settings or Droid Settings available as icon in normal App section of home screen?

And if so does it included the extra Audio settings that the S905x4 now has available because it has a DSP on the SoC?

The settings are Audio EQ, Preset DAP profiles like movie, Volume leveling, and user controlled Boost Bass to name a few...

[X92-2GB]

X92-2GB or anyboy else with this box, my question is does the Mecool software have the Advanced Settings or Droid Settings available as icon in normal App section of home screen?

And if so does it included the extra Audio settings that the S905x4 now has available because it has a DSP on the SoC?

The settings are Audio EQ, Preset DAP profiles like movie, Volume leveling, and user controlled Boost Bass to name a few...

Yes it has a droid type settings, since it is a true ATV box, the settings is called Advanced settings.

all the people who complain about the box are whiners. Just about everything works fine. Just you need to follow the thread on 4PDA site.

i recommend downloading the latest firmware, and flashing through the update option in settings. Then force a system reset, to clear out old data from initial firmware.

as for fixes, use a proper HDMI 2.0 cable along with a newer TV. Old Samsungs do not push all the proper CEC codes, and have partial plug and play with auto turn on and auto turn off. My tv will suspend with tv power off, but will have wake issues. Using back button on remote will wake box after tv is powered on. Some times I need to power off tv and power back on for box to see power on condition, and respond to remote.

The issue is Android 10 power save feature is forcing the box to hibernate after long delay in sleep mode.

You will need to go into advanced app settings, and disable power save mode for all the system apps, and installed apps that require background operation, like flud and tv streaming apps with timer record features.

There is an app to install that forces activity so sleep does not go into hibernation.
Also there is another app for allowing bluetooth devices to send audio through USB.

Those are the only apps i use to correct the main issues with the box.

Some used my instruction to adjust dpi, by using remote ADB to adjust dpi setting with phone. You will need to hit the home button or launch an app after setting the new dpi for the screen to redraw properly, as the setting is instantanious. Some like 166, but I find 185 best for a mix of phone and tv apps.

[Jancales]

Those are the only apps i use to correct the main issues with the box.

But I thought you said there are no issues with the box, and they are all whiners, yet your whole post is about workarounds for the plenty of issues this box has.

When you buy a box, not the cheapest one either, you're not supposed to have a 4pda manual laying beside you trying to make it work the way it is supposed to.