Upgrade CX919II RK3188 TV Stick from Android 4.4 to Android 5 ? - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi all,
I've just purchased a CX919II RK3188 TV stick from Ebay.
I plan to use the device as a digital sign player for our church community centre.
Am currently trying to find a reliable way to upgrade the Android version from 4.4 to 5 and above, in order to gain better support from "Video Kiosk" google app.
Specifically, getting the app to independently play and loop a video and audio file of different durations.
All comments and suggestions welcome.
Thanks you.

I could simply purchase another one that comes with Android 5 or 6, instead of trying to upgrade the one I've got.
They are available on ebay for around $50 which is affordable.
4K MK809IV Pro 8G S905X, are these devices ok ?
Thanks.

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Which one to chose

I need an android divice to watch vedio, but don't have much bedget on it, I only have no more than $150 for it. How to choose it? I need to use it to get online and mostly watch vedios. Maybe a Chinese Brand is OK? What about Newsmy Tablet? Or Ainol? I heard both but cannot decide.
http://www.newsmyglobal.com/
I found a picture for Newsmy Tablet
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it looks nice
ZTE WARP SEQUENT. Under $100. Boost has good internet service. No contract. the company is based in China. Video playback is great. Especially with MX player apk.
Maybe you an take consider of Newsmy NM785QC android 3G Tablet PC, it is a quad core tablet with MTK6589 chip and built in 3G, it will be come into the market soon

Any GOOD DEAL for a Minix or Rec' Android TV box?

Hi,
Looking 4 2buy an Android TV Box.
Guess with the Black Friday - this is the right time.
So:
1. Any rec's for a mid homie user?
2. Have u seen a great deal for a good known company(eveb if a well know chinese one)?
Thanks for your time!
The MXIII 2GB model is meant to be pretty well reviewed. There is an analysis and discount atm that lets you get it for $71.99 here ($13 off): http://hometheatrelife.com/mxiii-m82-android-tv-box-amlogic-s802-impressions/
It uses a quad-core Amlogic S802 chipset with octo-core graphics. Wifi is dual band wireless AC. Should play pretty much everything except H.265 content although it does do 4K H.264.
Review: http://forum.xda-developers.com/har...xiii-4k-android-tv-box-review-videos-t2873830
Custom ROM from Freaktab : http://www.freaktab.com/showthread....82H-M8-amp-Tronsmart-S89-S89H-Finless-2-0-ROM
Thanks for your answer!
Meanwhile, i thinking if ti take the Amazon FireTV or the Cubox.
My needs are especially using the Internet from the TV in the saloon.
I woukd say 60-70% for browsering internet.
30%-40 for media center.
What would suite me the best?
Thanks !
shabydog said:
Thanks for your answer!
Meanwhile, i thinking if ti take the Amazon FireTV or the Cubox.
My needs are especially using the Internet from the TV in the saloon.
I woukd say 60-70% for browsering internet.
30%-40 for media center.
What would suite me the best?
Thanks !
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I'd probably go either the Fire TV or one of the Android boxes
If i can get the Fire on 70+ it the hest choise or there's a better option in that price range?
What is the best to chose if i need it to stream my pc to the tv in saloon+dvb-t?
Tnx!
Adding in DVB-T makes things much more complicated. I tend to centralise my TV streaming using a server so that's outside of my expertise. The other thing that may be of importance is if you don't live in the US, the Fire TV may not be that useful if you want to use some of the Amazon services
Thanks fir all the info!
Regarding that i'll use it outside u.s:
Read that there are tut's fir hiow to make the Store recognizes as a Nexus, so it possible to access it out of u.s..
Also for the time zone too.
So ther aint a solution for DVB-T ...
Thanks !

Help: Android TV choices: Razer Forge TV, Nexus Player, etc.

I'm looking to upgrade my first or second gen WDTV Live, I'm not sure to what though. I was looking at the Razer Forge TV but that doesn't have a release date yet. The Nexus Player is also a possibility although I'm not strongly considering it because of it's lack of ethernet port. Searching Amazon for "Android TV Box" I see a couple of very highly rated Gbox MX2 and Gbox Q media players. But are those full Android roms instead of the new (hopefully more user friendly (media player specific)) Android TV roms?
I'm most likely only interested in media playback (I don't know much about the Forge TV's pc game streaming). Any recommendations on whether I should go for one of these options or wait 6 months until the Forge TV is out and/or other players are available?
Thanks
I thought about putting this in the Android Stick Computers subforum but I'm really looking for a full media player box with remote...
I would wait for the Forge TV
It looks to me like the Forge TV is going to come out end of Q1 ( less then two months). I am personally waiting for it as it will do more then any box on the market at that price .
I am new so can not link the sub but there is a sub reddit for androidtv /r/androidtv
More info if you need it in this subreddit.
EvanVanVan said:
I'm looking to upgrade my first or second gen WDTV Live, I'm not sure to what though. I was looking at the Razer Forge TV but that doesn't have a release date yet. The Nexus Player is also a possibility although I'm not strongly considering it because of it's lack of ethernet port. Searching Amazon for "Android TV Box" I see a couple of very highly rated Gbox MX2 and Gbox Q media players. But are those full Android roms instead of the new (hopefully more user friendly (media player specific)) Android TV roms?
I'm most likely only interested in media playback (I don't know much about the Forge TV's pc game streaming). Any recommendations on whether I should go for one of these options or wait 6 months until the Forge TV is out and/or other players are available?
Thanks
I thought about putting this in the Android Stick Computers subforum but I'm really looking for a full media player box with remote...
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I guess you don't have enough posts even to thank, but thanks for the reply. Yeah I'll probably wait until at least the Forge TV is released so I can see the reviews/community thinks about it. Maybe something different will be announced in the mean time as well.
EvanVanVan said:
I guess you don't have enough posts even to thank, but thanks for the reply. Yeah I'll probably wait until at least the Forge TV is released so I can see the reviews/community thinks about it. Maybe something different will be announced in the mean time as well.
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What are the good features of forge tv? Is it expensive approximately?
Hey guys, heres some useful information to help you out .
So google tried to launch GoogleTV but failed when too many 3rd party hardware developers released it on bad peforming low end hardware.
Google has abandoned GoogleTV and created AndroidTV, and this time around they have set a minimum hardware requirements to run it, hopefully meaning that anyone should get the same experience, reguardless of what hardware box they purchased.
So technically it shouldnt matter if you buy NexusTV or ForgeTV, or any of the many hardware releases that will come out this year, they should all perform the basics the same
I also know of the NZXT Doko, but again, wait two or three months and you are garunteed to see heaps of androidTV boxes hit the markets, doesnt look like early adopters will be punished (hopefully)
Beelink R68
I am looking at the Beelink R68 TV box... It's fairly new. Seems to have the best features and latest Android version available in a TV box... But, New enough that I can't find how to root it.
So, I have 3 questions...
1. Does it have to be rooted to watch live PPV TV?
2. Does anyone have one and what's your opinion...
3. Does anyone know a good TV Box root site?

Advice on Android TV device

I'm looking to get an Android TV device and I am overwhelmed with options. I want something that is fully unlockable with an active development community. What originally got me interested was the Amazon Fire TV but after reading up it seems the new units are no longer rootable/unlockable. That lead me down the path to other devices. I think I've settled on the AMLogic based devices (if there are other suggestion I'm open). It looks like there are basically 3.
S905 - Older chip and stuck with Android 5 roms
S905x - Newer with 4k but performance is not as good at the S905. More dev/roms available
S912 - 8 core. Has DVB S2/T2 support (not sure what that does for me though) Does not seem to be a lot of dev for this. Only one thread I saw.
Based on these assumptions I'm leaning toward a X96 - S905x 2GB/16GB model for $42.99.
Also. Do the non Amazon devices support Amazon video? My current chromecast's do not and that is one reason for the upgrade.
I am in a similat boot here
Decided on the X96 because I found the page for the firmware updates before I found a link to buy the box LOL
Apart from the missing BT a great box considering the usual limitations.
Amazon video only works on Amazon devices AFAIK but I don't use it.
Same story for Android TV, great hype about it but I think it is just a crippled launcher with really limited content showing up - mainly Youtube and Google but nothing else.
The S912 seems to be the affordable alternative if you need BT and a bit more computing power for games but S905D boxes are slowly turning up.
Same for devices running on Android7 and offering up to 3GB/32GB.
But Android7 for TV boxes is in an early beta to say it nice with a lot of bugs and half cooked menu structures - better to wait a bit longer if you ask me.
And since the hardware for these boxes is literally identical within the families it comes down to personal preference and what can be modded or not.
Personally I am starting to think that despite the huge price tag the Shield is still the best option in terms of quality, hardware and support.
DVB is for terrestial and satellite TV.
Thanks. I did not realize there was no BT on the S905x boxes. My only concern there is I was planning to use a wireless BT keyboard with it.
Almost all wireless keyboards that come with a dongle will work, for example the Logitech and MS ones, same for the dirt cheap and tiny touchpad keyboards you get on Ebay.
BT is only a problem if you need it for game controllers, weather stations or to pair some speakers to it.
I see. I went ahead and ordered a X96 that included a mini keyboard last night. I figure for $47.98, including shipping, what the heck right? I'll have a cheap new toy to play with.
Once you played enough you will start playing even more when you try different custom roms
hi please help i flashed wrong twrp recovery i think now my amlogic smartbox failed to boot in recovery mode and the main problem is my smartbox Encryption Unsuccessful Factory reset, when i click factory reset nothing happend please guide how to solve this
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Docooler M9S Pro Root

I want to 'root' this device. I've tried Kingroot, OneClick Root and those don't do it.
Here are the peticulars on this box:
M9S-PRO 2GB+16GB Android 6.0 S905X Quad Core 64bit HD Smart TV Box WiFi 4K Media
Android Box was bought from Antiquechina2009 on eBay, technical support from that company is nill. Parent company is TOPTOM. TOPTOM as a BBB rating of "F". I 'googled' their company (located in California) and phone number. I called twice last week and left my name and number. I have not received a call-back.
Has anyone been successful in 'rooting' this Android TV Box?
Any help is sincerely appreciated.
Please share.
Thanks
daj0kker
Hi, Old thread, but I have a similar one too... describe as "M9S Quad Core Android 4.4 Smart Set Top TV Box XBMC 3D Blu-ray 4K Streaming Media Player Miracast DLNA Receiver Amlogic S802 AML8726-M8 Cortex A9" Interested in giving it a purpose in life.

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