OTT M8S advice for non working unit

[lagrabow]

Very new to all of this!
TV boxes, etc.
Could not find a forum for OTT boxes.
Please direct me to it, if it exists.
I was given an M8S OTT box and am trying to get it to work.
I have plugged it in to my TV [HDMI cable].
I have connected it to the internet via cat cable.
When I turn my TV on all I get is a M8S logo that states mlogic, H.265, 8 core, Mali 450 and Quad Core A9.
I have downloded the users guide but it is not a lot of help in the info department.
There is a USB dongle in a USB slot at the back for a bluetooth keyboard, the keyboard lights up, but again no reaction from OTT box.
The box that the keyboard came in says it is for an Android TV Box.
There is also a remote for the TV box.
The remote flashes red when I hit buttons but does not seem to react.
The remote does not seem to turn machine on/off.
I have found a site that shows how to reset to factory defaults.
I have read about getting into recovery mode using a USB keyboard.
I have not done either.
Can anyone suggests what my next moves should be?
Thanks

[mAtvXk]

Boot into recovery and reset box to factory defaults...

[gefattern]

Very new to all of this!
TV boxes, etc.
Could not find a forum for OTT boxes.
Please direct me to it, if it exists.
I was given an M8S OTT box and am trying to get it to work.
I have plugged it in to my TV [HDMI cable].
I have connected it to the internet via cat cable.
When I turn my TV on all I get is a M8S logo that states mlogic, H.265, 8 core, Mali 450 and Quad Core A9.
I have downloded the users guide but it is not a lot of help in the info department.
There is a USB dongle in a USB slot at the back for a bluetooth keyboard, the keyboard lights up, but again no reaction from OTT box.
The box that the keyboard came in says it is for an Android TV Box.
There is also a remote for the TV box.
The remote flashes red when I hit buttons but does not seem to react.
The remote does not seem to turn machine on/off.
I have found a site that shows how to reset to factory defaults.
I have read about getting into recovery mode using a USB keyboard.
I have not done either.
Can anyone suggests what my next moves should be?
Thanks

Hi ,

think it is in Bootloop , you must flash new , you must know what CPU is used , Amlogic / Rockchip or others ,

and what Wifichip is used , then you can search for the right Firmware , think you must open up , to see what

is going on inside your Box , if all is checked you can download FW and flash with the specific Tool ,

i think it is S812 Amlogic , very old , better if possible you buy a new one with higher Android Version ,

you can get good S905x4 Boxes for about 50-60 Bucks , example Tanix X4 / or F95X , remember there are

small Limitation in use , no DRM L1 for HD Netflix and others , Link for your Box :

https://forum.freaktab.com/node/761888

https://drive.google.com/drive/mobil...usp=drive_open

Superceleron made a Customrom for the Tanix X4 look here :

https://forum.freaktab.com/node/8284...e15#post831478

further good luck

greetings / gefattern

[freddy]

When you boot to recovery (toothpick method/or other

Top left corner will be firmware info with andriod version

Make a note of that/take pic with phone

Kit Kat or marshmallow....maybe...

Is best get something newer

Happy Testing

[lagrabow]

freddy
I don’t seem to be able to boot into recovery mode using the toothpick method. Is there another way?

[lagrabow]

mmAtvXk device would not boot into recovery mode. Is there another way.

@getfattern -I have opened device and looked in side -boards look OK.
The splash screen says Amlogic. How do I find out what the wifi chip is?

[freddy]

freddy
I don’t seem to be able to boot into recovery mode using the toothpick method. Is there another way?

Now you are entering into the Testing Zone !!!

There are other ways...
Toothpick method is not always works first time.

Remove usb dongle for keyboard
And any other external.

Need more info.
Any markings on back of box
Ram
Rom

The point is
Probably as posted s812

Maybe could be used for emulator
Older
LibreELEC
EmuELEC
AlexELEC...

otherwise useless

Waste of time

Happy Testing

[gefattern]

that is a true comment

[lagrabow]

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who has helped in this matter. I do understand that this is an older piece of equipment and my knowledge of it is on the low end. I was hoping that being a Linux derivative there was some hope for it, as I don't like waste. There are few markings on it, which doesn't help. As well as my inexpertise about these devices.

So, now, I am looking for a "brand" name tv box (other than chromecast, roku, fire, etc.) that I can look into. Not really interested in used. Android(configurable) preferred. I live in CANADA if that makes a difference. My use for the tv box is mostly news and documentary with a little entertainment thrown in. Netflix, et all, I am not interested in, although I like movies. I have cut the wire so to speak and do not subscribe to any of the big TV/Internet providers.

I do not recognize any names of the Android TV boxes I have seen in any internet searching, so, if someone could provide some names that are good equipment in this line, I could check them out and get on with this.

Thanks.

[gefattern]

First and foremost, thank you to everyone who has helped in this matter. I do understand that this is an older piece of equipment and my knowledge of it is on the low end. I was hoping that being a Linux derivative there was some hope for it, as I don't like waste. There are few markings on it, which doesn't help. As well as my inexpertise about these devices.

So, now, I am looking for a "brand" name tv box (other than chromecast, roku, fire, etc.) that I can look into. Not really interested in used. Android(configurable) preferred. I live in CANADA if that makes a difference. My use for the tv box is mostly news and documentary with a little entertainment thrown in. Netflix, et all, I am not interested in, although I like movies. I have cut the wire so to speak and do not subscribe to any of the big TV/Internet providers.

I do not recognize any names of the Android TV boxes I have seen in any internet searching, so, if someone could provide some names that are good equipment in this line, I could check them out and get on with this.

Thanks.

Hi ,

if you really want to buy a new one , i can suggest you Ugoos Devices , the new X4Q looks good ,

it has a S905x4 CPU , Mali 31/MP2 GPU and important DRM Widvine L1 for Netflix and other Apps

to play in HD , L3 only 480p , Dolby Sound available , best Firmware on ChinaBoxes , look on YT for

Info , maybe i buy the X4Q , hope you can find something ,

https://forum.freaktab.com/node/606133

https://forum.armbian.com/topic/3023-armbian-for-amlogic-s805-and-s802s812/page/17/

and you can look on LibreElec Forum too , a Kodi Fork ,

greetings / gefattern

[lagrabow]

gefattern Is the Ugoos you suggested a "fully loaded" box? If not where would I get the additional software? Ugoos is not available in CANADA, but I can get it from the USA or China.

[freddy]

You are required to do your own research/reading. .

When choosing a Device

Use big G
Search
There is Ugoos Store
And other links...

Maybe if you have Amazon
Change country
And search
Amazon. Eu
American also ships to Canada
Also direct from China
Aliexpress

I forgot
Watch the u tube video review s
Great info there on Specs

Happy Testing

[trebor]

The Advice i give if you want to stream the Big Boys properly, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc, go for a certified box that can work in your area
A simple Fire stick can do just about most to watch Paid services, if that is what you seek.

Now to fiddle and muck around with you need something else, Ugoos as mentioned or many more that can be found
As mentioed above Google is friend, as is YouTube.
It Just depends what ya wanna do with it.

Also look at resent post on Freaktab to see what being worked on last month or so.with updates and mods

[gefattern]

gefattern Is the Ugoos you suggested a "fully loaded" box? If not where would I get the additional software? Ugoos is not available in CANADA, but I can get it from the USA or China.

Hi ,

if you mean a installed Firmware , yes , but remember what Trebor wrote , what are your needs ??? ,

for Streaming a Fire Stick or similar is good enough , no need to pay more Money as needed , but

that is your choice , if you decided let us know ,

further good luck / gefattern

[freddy]

How's the decision making going?

If you decide to go with a tester

Here is list of 5 I have
All working with different chipsets/CPU /Android versions

Scishion V88 RockChip with Android 7.1.2

WeChip V10 Allwinner/custom rom from XDA Forum
Android 10

Tanix Tx5 Plus Deluxe Amlogic S905X3
Custom Rom Android 9
With CoreELEC on external

A95XF4 Amlogic S905X4
Custom Rom Android 11(Superceleron version 6)
With CoreELEC on external

Hk1 RBox X4 Amlogic S905X4
Custom Rom Android 11
With CoreELEC on external

Also Tanix X4 box is the one that Superceleron has
So allready is Custom Rom

All work with varying results/glitch
Nothing is perfect...

Personal I would avoid Rockchip/Allwinner
Stick with Amlogic

Tanix Deluxe performs as well as S905X4 boxes..

Happy Testing

[gefattern]

Hi ,

why shall he avoid it , the Problems are the Firmware , if he buys a supported Box , no Problem ,

or Ugoos , they have good Firmware , you self are using Amlogic & Rockchip Boxes , his needs

are important for his choise ,

greetings / gefattern