H96 MAX Rk3566 4/32GB or 8/64GB Dual Wifi BT4.0 USB3.0 Gig Lan Google Voice Youtube Rockchip Android 11 Smart TV Box

[H-Tab]

I've got this box Magisk rooted.

Below link is the patched boot.img - This is for the 4GB 32GB Rom variant and needs flashing
Only try if you are experienced.

How to do and flash:

https://mega.nz/file/aNoA0B6D#XFEuDuabDZ9HZ6Z8yOV6Hw6RbgBt3qv8n7jI7WHl2PA

Install DriverAssistant.
Download the Firmware file - https://disk.yandex.ru/d/F29OpGlUWmyfKA?w=1
Open RKDevTool
Take power cable out of box.
Hold the Reset button and then connect box to PC via USB - Let go of Reset after a second.
RKDevTool should now say Found One Loader Device.
Click Dev Partition - This will give you the Partitions and addresses for boot - I've already included the config_16.cfg from 4GB box.
Right click Load Config - Select config_16.cfg
Untick all except boot.
Choose the boot_magisk_H96Max_4GB_RK3356.img
Click Run - This will flash
Once flashed, boot the box up and install Magisk Manager.
When accessing Magisk Manager, there seems to be a bug saying another su is detected. Ignore this and root works fine with all apps.


Below steps are just background and how to restore original firmware.
Extracting your own boot.img from firmware.

Extract imgRePackerRK - This is patched to open all RK chips.
run imgRePackerRK 8G-RK3566_userdebug_H96_Max_RK3566_11_20210421.2051.i mg
Navigate to created .dump folder.
Copy boot.img to device
Open Magisk and Patch

Restoring original firmware.

Open FactoryTool_1.72.2
Open stock firmware.
Access box recovery as from steps earlier, holding reset.
Scroll to Port > Loader
Click Run

I have a problem to getting proper config_16.cfg it has only info about the bootloader and parameter. When I check config_16.cfg from zeroprobe, there are lot more info from his rom than in mine.
So can someone give me a detailed instructions of how to properly extract my FW.img file. I've already try with command from zeroprobe, but it ended withhout succes. Than i try with /cid command and image was unpacked but seems not OK, at least config file is somehow strange:

F:\RK\imgRePackerRK_107h_test> .\imgRePackerRK.exe /cid X88pro20.img

imgRepackerRK (version 1.07h_test windows)
Rockchip firmware batch/update images unpacker/packer

(c) RedScorpio, Moscow, 2013-2019
[email protected]

Detected OS: Windows 8 Pro [build 9200] x64
Real OS: Windows 10 Pro [build 22543] x64
==========================[ START ]==========================

--- Firmware unpacking ---

"RKFW" image file detected

Batch image header from "X88pro20.img" was read
Image properties:
Type RockChip batch image ("RKFW")
Version 11.0.0
Date 2021.07.30
Time 14:32:36
ChipID 0x33353638
Code(?) 0x01060005
RKFWtype 0x00000001
Unknown_1 0x00000000

-- loader.bin processing --
"X88pro20.img.dump\loader.bin" saved

-- update.img processing --
Update data header from "X88pro20.img" was read
- Files extracting -
Image files count = 12

package-file (package-file) extracted (format: unknown)
bootloader (Image/MiniLoaderAll.bin) extracted (format: unknown)
parameter (Image/parameter.txt.parm) extracted (format: RockChip PARM signed file)
"X88pro20.img.dump\Image\parameter.txt" extracted
uboot (Image/uboot.img) extracted (format: unknown)
misc (Image/misc.img) extracted (format: unknown)
boot (Image/boot.img) extracted (format: Android boot image)
dtbo (Image/dtbo.img) extracted (format: unknown)
vbmeta (Image/vbmeta.img) extracted (format: unknown)
recovery (Image/recovery.img) extracted (format: Android boot image)
baseparameter (Image/baseparameter.img) extracted (format: unknown)
super (Image/super.img) extracted (format: sparse image)
backup (RESERVED) skipped

- rkCRC summ of update.img checking -
Stored rkCRC = 0xa02aac80
Calculated rkCRC = 0xa02aac80

Configuration file for RKAndroidTool v.1.xx (8-bit) created
Configuration file for RKAndroidTool v.2.xx (16-bit) created

- md5 summ checking -
MD5 summ ("X88pro20.img.dump\image.md5") saved
Stored MD5 = "44893b9f2da8b293b4d023f8c5ae6d28"
Calculated MD5 = "44893b9f2da8b293b4d023f8c5ae6d28"

- image.cfg creating -
image.cfg created

[yougz]

Several months after its release, would you recommend this H96 Max and the X88 Pro 20?
Is IPTV working well? Video and audio playback? Is it possible to switch boxes to Android TV or use Linux distributions? If yes, which ones ?

I have the impression on this forum, that many people advise against the RK3566 ...

[djdram]

I flashed the X88pro 20_rk3566_4d8_11.0_ap6255_20210424_r1(X88pro20 8g-1.0.1) img but stock on its first page. i can not access recovery or boot. i need to flash a new set:
loader
parameter
misc.img
boot.img
kernel.img
recovery.img
system.img

any help finding those, would be appreciated.

firmware H96 MAX not support X88pro20

[nyceyes]

Hi Mahdisj Thank you for the pointers and advice. I will try both the image and tool that you pointed to. I'll report back my results.

[Mahdisj]

Hello. Does anyone know where to find the latest firmware for the H96MAX RK3566 box, whether IMG form or OTA form.

I tried the IMG version listed here, but it won't load into the flash tool, and I tried several flash tool versions. So perhaps that isn't a valid image. The image is dated as 20210810, but again I can't get it to load into any flash tool. Can you?

Either way, does anyone know where I can download the latest? Thank you.

Hello, You can find firmwares here.
I did the upgrade with the tools on this page.
But several times during the upgrade to version 20210810.1920, the operation encountered error and stocked. Therefore, I repeated the operation several times with different versions, and finally, by returning to version 20210520.2058 and upgrading again to version 20210810.1920, it was successfully performed. If I remember correctly, some were done correctly in restore mode and some in upgrade mode.

[Rfdslx]

I flashed the X88pro 20_rk3566_4d8_11.0_ap6255_20210424_r1(X88pro20 8g-1.0.1) img but stock on its first page. i can not access recovery or boot. i need to flash a new set:
loader
parameter
misc.img
boot.img
kernel.img
recovery.img
system.img

any help finding those, would be appreciated.

[Rfdslx]

Hmm.. Downloaded the files from zeroprobe
Thanks
I see: XDA tread : you made a backup, edited the files...Cool
_____

My unit came into day... 8/64gb version
Will take some time..to get to know the device ( before flashing and stuff, if required)

Cheers

--------fw rk356x_box-userdebug 11 RQ1D.210105.003
USB DAC support really good ( meizu / dragonfly's perfect playback plug and play ) (default color is magenta = 96khz ) (jitter free)
Ota update says latest version
wifi strength average / my tablets and phones see a lot more WiFi networks
Remote range really bad / keeps blinking with new batt / airmouse works great
CPU throttle says : allcores offline ? At 0.10 GHz ? Running test shows quite a bit off throttling
Vanced YouTube with spoof : allows HDR playback
android is android TV based / no notifications bar / no taskbar / 2 settings appz-pages / sound: no option to route sound to other devices like dacs
Android 11 sdk30 arm64v8a arm-v7a widevine L3 clearkey 1.2
RKMC kodi 18.9 is preinstalled info shows : 4cores at 12% with 6.4 gb of free ram / kernel 4.19 / batt level 50% / audio route option not given
Bromite 64bit works good / preinstalled Firefox shows : banner no longer supporting android TV version
Aurora market works / sentio works, but enabling appz in window doesn't work or even 50% 50% / Kodi 19 64bit works
pcb = hcy-rk356x-1x32-v12 builddate = 2021-03-15 WiFi chip= hcy6355

On my amazon 4k stick.. I tried to watch a really really long movie, but the unit stated : running out of space!
The rk3566 however played the movie without issue

"Smart YouTube next" has need options like 8k vp9+hdr with auto framerate switching... ( sadly I'm on a 27" monitor without HDR support )

Tweaking
Developer options has lots of options like
Disable google apps / disable "suspend execution of cached apps" / disable auto run "stress test for rockchip" and "google" / force sRGB

Root acquired... Was a pain to get unit into "loader" ( unit powers up from otg cable - so it needs enough power from USB )
-methods : remove all cables / get ready to push reset button / connected otg cable unit will light up blue / hold reset button ( hope and pray it works )

Downloaded jellyfish 4k uhd 10bit 140mbps :
Mxplayer some frame drops / off Kodi horrible frame drops / media center looks good / nova lots of framedrops

Rooted Boot.IMG for 8/64 version : https://ufile.io/bvd83kml
Kodi/RMMC 18.9 for those with rockchip devices : https://ufile.io/t82z6tas

Rooted Boot.IMG for 8/64 version : https://ufile.io/bvd83kml is expired. please renew.

[nyceyes]

Hello. Does anyone know where to find the latest firmware for the H96MAX RK3566 box, whether IMG form or OTA form.

I tried the IMG version listed here, but it won't load into the flash tool, and I tried several flash tool versions. So perhaps that isn't a valid image. The image is dated as 20210810, but again I can't get it to load into any flash tool. Can you?

Either way, does anyone know where I can download the latest? Thank you.

[Mahdisj]

How can you tell which version you have? According to the product page on Banggood for the one I ordered, it has:

Wireless: 2.4G/5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wifi

Thank you.

According to the description on the manufacturer's website, this Android box has two versions, both of which have the same network hardware (Similar to what you said).

[nyceyes]

I have seen in the reviews that this device gives low speed with WiFi N series
But the speed problem seems to be solved in the WiFi AC series.

How can you tell which version you have? According to the product page on Banggood for the one I ordered, it has:

Wireless: 2.4G/5G 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac wifi

Thank you.

[gefattern]

"its says microphone is being used by other application" , they are listening to you / greetings / gefattern

[mitchell4you]

perhaps the remote microfoon is default
As its Bluetooth based..just disabling Bluetooth might solve the issue

or
Try "permissions microfoon"
And remove all but the mi/webcam app?

or try another Bluetooth based microfoon...
say from a headphone

just some thoughts..

[blackcatasus]

i am unable to get MiTV Webcam working with H96 MAX Rk3566 for DUO calls /video calls

MiTV Webcam supports Android TV 8.0 or above ; using USB camera application i can see video but for audio its says microphone is being used by other application.

need support on possible options i can evaluate for video calling

[nyceyes]

Hi mitchell4youMahdisj


Thank you for your feedback. Really appreciated.

Like you said Mitchell, I'm going to just RMA the unit. What a pain because with Banggood you have to create a video showing the issue, take a photo of the shipping bag (thank goodness I kept it) and so on.

Thanks again guys.

[Mahdisj]

Hello Friends:

I need some suggestions. (Thank you in advance).

So I purchased the H96MAX RK3566 with 8G RAM and 128G SSD from Bangood.

It's to upgrade my older H96MAX RK3399 model, which I love (since 2017).

But I think I received a defective unit.

PROBLEM:

I literally moved the Ethernet and HDMI cables FROM the old RK3399 model TO the new RK3566 model (literally just transitioned the cables over), and the new unit struggles to get about ~20Mbps on a speedtest, while the old unit easily reaches ~320Mbps. Same physical Ethernet cable and port.

Then I said: Let me try using its 5.0G WIFI to see if the issue is unit's the NIC/Ethernet card.

I got the same result: It struggles to get ~20mbps, and most times less than that. The unit was right next to the WIFI antenna, so it had maximum signal strength.

Now, my home network is as well-designed and tight as they come:

• IP-Assesses are all statically assigned (IP, Gateway, Netmask, DNS, etc).
• DHCP is disabled everywhere
• Everything is Ethernet connected except for a laptop and two phones
• All MAC-Addresses are blocked except for those that I whitelist.
• For WIFI, 2.4G radios are turned off, and only a 5.0G radio is enabled.
• I disable SSID broadcast and enter that manually.
• And, finally, I have a 63 character WIFI password, which I manually enter into WIFI devices.

Because of those measures, my network performs extremely well (streaming and otherwise), and I never have issues. Things just work, and for years.

I point all of that out to show that's its not the network. But just in case, I even disabled the Firewall, the MAC-Address filtering, etc. (just in case). That didn't help.

It seems like something in my new H96MAX RK3566 unit, behind both the NIC/Ethernet and WIFI electronics (and/or their drivers) has a problem. That's the only think I can think of. The unit has the latest Android 11.x firmware (I checked for updates).

Perhaps friends here have other ideas? I appreciate it. Thank you.

I have seen in the reviews that this device gives low speed with WiFi N series
But the speed problem seems to be solved in the WiFi AC series.