CUSTOM ROM FOR AMLOGIC DEVICES
Mods: This will eventually turn into a ROM/FIRMWARE soon, not sure if this is correct section to get it started.
This thread is intended to get devs involved in bringing the pure Android TV OS to Amlogic Android TV Boxes.
What I have tried:
Baking a "Stock Amlogic" firmware with the required files for the Leanback launcher.
Modifying the Build.prop to spoof device and get access to Android TV Apps through Play Store (Incompatible with all my devices)
Results: No success.
I wanted to find out if anyone out there have looked into this so we can also experience the pure Android TV OS on our cheap boxes. :laugh:
GOAL: Bake/Port a working ROM for the Amlogic devices that will properly run Android TV apps and the Leanback Launcher.
Please post any suggestion or experiences in doing so the same.
Thanks, and let the baking begin!
Amlogic s805, s905, s812? the lenback launcher my work for me in the mini mx (s905).
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Is this thread dead ?
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I try to do a port to the mini mx, but it has several bug. If you want to prove it.
https://mega.nz/#!np4ymTjQ!PSgAzWIbSW4C4sy8H4oFJD2CG2qVKzf5MyrbVyTT2a4
P.D: Port the launcher
mega-samu said:
I try to do a port to the mini mx, but it has several bug. If you want to prove it.
https://mega.nz/#!np4ymTjQ!PSgAzWIbSW4C4sy8H4oFJD2CG2qVKzf5MyrbVyTT2a4
P.D: Port the launcher
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I'm confused would this ROM be compatible with the M8S ?
Autolounge said:
I'm confused would this ROM be compatible with the M8S ?
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It is the apk of the launcher only.
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What bugs are associated with the launcher ?
Leanback gapps installed correctly on my Mxq Plus s905, but leanback launcher doesn't show suggestions from play movies and YouTube.
Only Android TV keyboard, YouTube and Crakle work correctly with their TV layouts, other apps just crash.
Also Google Cast seems to be installed and running but none of my devices found the Google cast device
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The open Gapps github page has a leanback section with previews for all SoC architectures, we only need the core TV system, that would make it finally fully android TV, with the TV play store, TV play movies and all TV apps working perfectly
I maintain the opengapps tvstock mega download page, so if you need newer version or different architect then just ask.
https://mega.nz/#F!sxJVXCrB!TVJ1Vc_pdJcdOvYw-UbiIg
hope this thread be live i'm looking for same thing to my Mecool M8S Pro
Well i basically built one on my tv box but dont have twrp on it everything working on my m8s+ s812 clone
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Please be gentle this is my 1st post.
I had the below TV initially when it was launched with 4K,
Newest Original XIAOMI Mi Box Enhanced Version 4K Android Media Player Quad Core Amlogic S812 1GB RAM 2.0GHz 2.4G/5G AC WiFi Bluetooth - Black
Now that Xiaomi has released a new mi box for US with Android TV, is there a way I can install android TV on this model of mi box, its GITV installed Chinese, Mandarin stuff very difficult to install Google Play store or work, and wasted hours of mine and then reset back to its own FirmWare, I was wondering if anyone has come out with any way of installing android TV on these Mi box
Please search for below I m not allowed to post links here
Newest-Original-XIAOMI-4K-Android-Media-Player-Quad-Core-Amlogic-S812-1GB-RAM-2-0GHz-2-4G-5G-AC-WiFi-Bluetooth---Black-342475
can u help with this post
Can anyone help?? is there a way.
mdz-09-ak - Android TV ?
mdz-09-ak is the model of the Xiaomi mi box wondering If i can install Android TV
sajidmib11 said:
mdz-09-ak is the model of the Xiaomi mi box wondering If i can install Android TV
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No possible way to do this. Not enough memory, different Soc, incompatible partition structure, etc
Since it doesn't look like we will get any more firmware updates I threw this together for myself. It is essentially factory firmware converted to Android TV. After bootup I suggest going to settings and changing to leanback keyboard and turning off sleep.
Unzip, burn .img to KII Pro using Amlogic USB Burning Tool
ROM download: Android TV for KII Pro (S905) DVB-S2/T2
Usual disclaimer/warning. I am not responsible if you brick your box.
XDA:DevDB Information
Android TV for KII Pro (S905) DVB-S2/T2, ROM for the Android Stick & Console Computers
Contributors
mr3p
ROM OS Version: 5.1 Lollipop
Version Information
Status: Testing
Created 2017-10-18
Last Updated 2018-01-26
Waiting for screenshots and feedback from other kii pro
owners
One dummy question
Is the dtv app like the one in original releases and malysks'??
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The DTV app included is DTV app from the factory firmware. Majority of factory firmware apps were left in although I replaced most on my personal setup. When I find time I will download a new KI or KIII ROM and pull the apks to see if they have been updated or will run on Lollipop. Is the DTV app included with Malaysk's firmware any different from factory? If so you can copy the apk, install it and it should run fine. The main advantage of this ROM is that it is Android TV, so the Google Play store apps are all versions which work well with a remote. You can still install regular Android apps and they should work fine.
thnks
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ROM OS Version: 2.3.x Gingerbread? why
the dtv from ki pro for test
http://www.mediafire.com/file/sp9ksxaplamjb7i/DTV_Android_7_date_2017-07-25.apk
is not possible for you to convert a rom android 7 from other box with a same cpu?
Can i install this rom on sd card ?
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algdu83 said:
thnks
but
ROM OS Version: 2.3.x Gingerbread? why
the dtv from ki pro for test
http://www.mediafire.com/file/sp9ksxaplamjb7i/DTV_Android_7_date_2017-07-25.apk
is not possible for you to convert a rom android 7 from other box with a same cpu?
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ROM is 5.1 same as factory firmware. I'm not opposed to looking into updating to 7.x but it is not going to happen this week. Is there a compelling reason or app you have tried that doesn't work? Comment about Gingerbread was a typo when thread was converted to DevDB and has been corrected.
thmls said:
Can i install this rom on sd card ?
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Img is installed with Amlogic Burning Tool but feel free to do with it whatever you like.
i have been looking for an android tv rom for k2 pro for months,i ve found it now and my pc is broken,i think i have to wait untill a twrp version.
I pulled DTV app from new K1/KIII boxes running 7.1 and it will not install. If there is a Marshmallow version I'm happy to try that otherwise the 5.x version will have to suffice.
mr3p said:
I pulled DTV app from new K1/KIII boxes running 7.1 and it will not install. If there is a Marshmallow version I'm happy to try that otherwise the 5.x version will have to suffice.
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dtv from kiii pro s912 android 6 marsh
http://www.mediafire.com/file/94acgyt6jy6jfdz/th_dtv.AVL6862.20170502.145839.apk
on would have liked android 7 especially app dtv because it integrates oscam
algdu83 said:
dtv from kiii pro android 6 marsh
http://www.mediafire.com/file/94acgyt6jy6jfdz/th_dtv.AVL6862.20170502.145839.apk
on would have liked android 7 especially app dtv because it integrates oscam
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Can you give me a link to an OTA update or full 6.x ROM? I totally appreciate the desire to have Android 7.x OS it is just a question of how much time one wants to spend.
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Can you give me a link to an OTA update or full 6.x ROM? I totally appreciate the desire to have Android 7.x OS it is just a question of how much time one wants to spend.
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the kii pro not have android 6, the dtv is from kIII pro s912.
but the Q-bux have android 6 is same cpu
https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/download-android-marshmallow-6-0-1-firmware-q-box-4k-tv-box.html and test the dtv from kIII s912
or for android 7 the Mecool M8S Pro Plus have almost the same cpu and add the dtv from k1 pro (android 7)
https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/dow...-1-firmware-mecool-m8s-pro-plus-tv-box-5.html
take your time
thnks for all
The firmware at the link provided for the QBox is S905x not S905. The Mecool is also S905x. Did any of the "K" DVB Android boxes have Marshmallow firmware? If you could find a link to download an Android 6.x ROM for any of the "K" DVB boxes that would be helpful.
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The firmware at the link provided for the QBox is S905x not S905. The Mecool is also S905x. Did any of the "K" DVB Android boxes have Marshmallow firmware? If you could find a link to download an Android 6.x ROM for any of the "K" DVB boxes that would be helpful.
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yes i find for k1 box android 6
https://mega.nz/#F!B14BhRIa!9HDI3upyM-DAtrxhgRfQtg
but all is possible to work from 905-H
exemple from wetek play 2 is 905-H is working
look video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQ2kOimK8k0
the firmware of wetek play2
https://mega.nz/#!cwhjlbpB!jqyG4maHxt3yrZLGkzO5RG0AM4s3NwmTv-K4svb0Q1E
or android tv for it
http://www.wetekforums.com/v/discussion/30398/rom-play-2-marshmallow-android-tv-v2-3
and Xiaomi Mi Box 3 s905-H have android 7
https://mega.nz/#!xaZgBCrY!l65tcGGt9izhZ2k1HCtka6w3H5-3qXSmq_sBcZn6uy8
all rom
https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/xiaomi-mi-box-mi-tv.116/
Thanks. I'll look into it.
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I can not find
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Link corrected, screenshots should now appear
do you add the 3 wifi drivers?
because with the firmware 28/02/2017 it miss a wifi driver for some kii pro they had a different chip to manufacture later
All I did was convert the 28/02/2017. No additional drivers or apps were added. Which firmware had a complete set of WiFi drivers? You can always pull the drivers and add with ES File Explorer.
The Android firmware on my Tanix TX3 is not able to enable write access to external microSD or USB stick (FAT32) because it seems to lack Android Storage Access Framework (it has no com.google.documentsui app). I tried several file browsers like x-plorer/fx explorer/MiXplorer. See the MiXplorer and FX explorer errors in the attached screenshots. This is really annoying. Anyone who knows a solution (preferably keeping the original firmware with a small edit) ?
TANIX TX3 ALICE UX Amlogic S905x3 Android 9.0 TV Box Firmware Update 20200729 - (geekbuying.com) You may try this firmware
if you can root add documents ui apk to system/app, i had to add this to my android TV 7 ROM, this may work, you can also try my custom rom
This ROM is very cool.
aidanmacgregor said:
if you can root add documents ui apk to system/app, i had to add this to my android TV 7 ROM, this may work, you can also try my custom rom
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Hello, I have a Tanix TX3 but is SoC is S905x3, do you think that your custom ROM will work in this box?
aidanmacgregor said:
if you can root add documents ui apk to system/app, i had to add this to my android TV 7 ROM, this may work, you can also try my custom rom
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Hi, Aidan.
Mine is a Tanix T3 Amlogic S905W with Android 7.1, can I flash it with your Android 9 ROM?
Thank you and best regards
aidanmacgregor said:
if you can root add documents ui apk to system/app, i had to add this to my android TV 7 ROM, this may work, you can also try my custom rom
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Hi, Aidan.
I have the same question that rdaneel_o.
Cheers
vitoratfernandes said:
Hello, I have a Tanix TX3 but is SoC is S905x3, do you think that your custom ROM will work in this box?
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it might now threre are s905x3 versions availible
should be bet to, threr are several versions of the tx3 mini, most boot but one with 3d nand wont work with android 9
Hey Guys, i tried man's different Roms but couldnt get one to Boot. Most stay in bootloop but i have no Idea how to Solve that.
My Box hast lpddr3 3ram/32rom and qualcom chipset...hoped the posted in 4pda would work but also got bootloop:
Mecool M8S PRO L [Android] - 4PDA
Mecool M8S PRO L [Android], [TV Box][Amlogic S912]
4pda.ru
I also found a generic for s912 but it must be Adapted for lpddr3 and i have no clue how:
[ROM] "Generic" SC NORMAL v1.0 DEBUG - S912 Pie - Multi-Wifi BCMBT/QCABT - FreakTab
DISCLAIMER: MY ROMs(WORK) CAN NOT BUT USED FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PROJECTS WITHOUT MY CONSENT. Well not much to say... it will be my 1º and last rom, i won't be updating this roms again. Inside the folder you going to find 4 img and one folder named "LPDDR3-UBOOT". By default the img are built in...
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Can you PLZ Help me which to usw or Help to Stop the bootloop? Thx
problem solved...this one works:
[ROM] Aidan ROM [v9] [Netflix] [Prime Video] [Disney+] [S905X-S905W-S912-S905X2-S905Y2-S905X3-S905W4-S922] [Google Play Certified] [ATV 9]
Home Screen With Apps ^^^NEW Home Screen, Update From Play Store ^^^ Preinstalled Apps Initial Set Up Screen Initial Set Up Screen 2 About New Google Dream X Included Google Play Protect Certified This is My Android 9.0 Firmware, This...
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Hello, I have the Mecool K5 with original firmware updated on 04-06-2021 and I have two problems that I cannot solve:
1- the device does not play any streaming video via website. For example, if I try to play content on a TV channel site, the screen opens but the video doesn’t start.
2- Netflix works quietly from the App store Google play is not updated, a message appears warning about the inability to update.
Have you also noticed these problems? Are there any solutions? What can I do to remedy?
Thanks everyone for the help.
I also have the same device, official ROM sucks, I installed
[ROM] Mecool k5 S905X3 Custom Rooted Rom Android 9 ATV
ROOTED STABLE ANDROID 9 ATV ROM FOR MECOOL K5 ALL VERSIONS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 v1.0 based on official Firmware V9.20210618 download link ANDROID 9 ATV ROOTED ROM v1.0 v2.0 based on official Firmware V9.20211126. updated applications updated DTV TO...
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I don't have Netflix but everything else works really good, really similar experience to stock Google tv but some functions such as screen mirroring are still not working but you can still use Miracast+ and other stock apps still provided on this ROM.
You cannot install this ROM by update but if you have a USB A to USB A cable the flash with amlogic USB flashing tool is pretty straight forward.
giuliotrupia1997 said:
I also have the same device, official ROM sucks, I installed
[ROM] Mecool k5 S905X3 Custom Rooted Rom Android 9 ATV
ROOTED STABLE ANDROID 9 ATV ROM FOR MECOOL K5 ALL VERSIONS 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 v1.0 based on official Firmware V9.20210618 download link ANDROID 9 ATV ROOTED ROM v1.0 v2.0 based on official Firmware V9.20211126. updated applications updated DTV TO...
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I don't have Netflix but everything else works really good, really similar experience to stock Google tv but some functions such as screen mirroring are still not working but you can still use Miracast+ and other stock apps still provided on this ROM.
You cannot install this ROM by update but if you have a USB A to USB A cable the flash with amlogic USB flashing tool is pretty straight forward.
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Thank you @giuliotrupia1997!
As I am not very experienced, is there a guide to install this rom? or can you tell me how to proceed from scratch?
Are you italian?
Sorry for the late reply I've been very busy.
The process to install the ROM is pretty straight forward. USB A to A cable. Amlogic USB burning tool usually also install the needed drivers. Once you have opened the program and loaded the firmware you connect the unpowered device holding the power button( to put it in bootloader mode), then once it has been recognized you can flash.
You must use the usb 2.0 not the blue one or it won't be recognized.
You can find amlogic tool download link in that video description
Yes I'm Italian by the way
For anyone searching for I also identified the pins to short for NAND chip short method (to recover bricked box), I'll post a picture when I can.
Hi there! I was wondering did any of you try or even succeed in using the box with a surround-sound system?
I have another Amlogic S905X3 based device (H96 Max X3) - tried 4 different Android ROMs but couldn't get any of them to output surround sound, all of them insist to downsample to stereo PCM. Only way I found for surround sound so far is CoreELEC booted from MicroSD-Card, but I'd prefer an Android based OS so I can use streaming apps from PlayStore.
see also: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...y-google-play-certified-root.4199287/page-121