Tanix TX3 Mini TV Box based on the new Amlogic S905W - Android Stick & Console AMLogic based Computers

So, there is a new SoC about to heat the markets. Amlogic is trying to beat the RK3229 (low cost processor) and attacks with the S905W.
Amlogic S905W is almost same as S905X but they removed something to decrease its price but without affect too much to the normal users. This case, they removed the [email protected] and it works up to [email protected] For streamers this feature is not a big problem and they can get a powerful box under lower price.
Oh, and it supports Android 7.1.1
First TV Box featuring S905W is the Tanix TX3 Mini. Here some pictures:
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You can read full specifications about S905W and TX3 Mini at the TANIX website
No price yet, but, it should be cheaper than those S905X

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Looks interesting, saw it on geekbuying on preorder for $34

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germint said:
Looks interesting, saw it on geekbuying on preorder for $34
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When the mecool m8s pro plus is only $4 more, i dont know why people would buy this one?
mecool m8s pro plus has widevine and hdcp, no other box under $70 dollars has that.

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I bought this device and make an unboxing video. It has HDMI-CEC feature and it is much cooler than S912 based TV Boxes. If your expectations are not too high, S905W would be a good and cool solution. Here is the unboxing video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNNdEZTBwCY

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This device has a maximum video output resolution of 720p. It can decode a 1080p video, but it will make it look like a 720p.

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dzako said:
This device has a maximum video output resolution of 720p. It can decode a 1080p video, but it will make it look like a 720p.
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Could you pass the source of this information?

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dzako said:
This device has a maximum video output resolution of 720p. It can decode a 1080p video, but it will make it look like a 720p.
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I have one. The UI was rendered @ 720p to avoid performance issues, but it does not downscale FHD videos to HD, that's not true. Local videos @ 1080p will play at 1080p, same for 4k but only if they're at a max of 30fps.
In recent updates they changed because it caused issues with YouTube and other streaming apps. The streaming apps that detected the UI @ 720p, rendered at a max of 720p, so, after some complaints, they removed that restriction.
The box comes pretty much uncluttered, with only a pre-installed version of Kodi, a working Play Store and not much else besides stock apps. It's pre-rooted, SELinux in permissive, which seems to be the norm on these cheap boxes.
The worst thing is overheating. It easily goes up to 80+ Celsius, so i changed CPU management settings in the Governor, limited max clock to 1Ghz and deactivated one of the cores (using KAM). Performance still good and temp is around 65 now. Unfortunately, one of the USB's is already fried after just 1 week, i suspect the overheating issue.

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JBolho said:
I have one. The UI was rendered @ 720p to avoid performance issues, but it does not downscale FHD videos to HD, that's not true. Local videos @ 1080p will play at 1080p, same for 4k but only if they're at a max of 30fps.
In recent updates they changed because it caused issues with YouTube and other streaming apps. The streaming apps that detected the UI @ 720p, rendered at a max of 720p, so, after some complaints, they removed that restriction.
The box comes pretty much uncluttered, with only a pre-installed version of Kodi, a working Play Store and not much else besides stock apps. It's pre-rooted, SELinux in permissive, which seems to be the norm on these cheap boxes.
The worst thing is overheating. It easily goes up to 80+ Celsius, so i changed CPU management settings in the Governor, limited max clock to 1Ghz and deactivated one of the cores (using KAM). Performance still good and temp is around 65 now. Unfortunately, one of the USB's is already fried after just 1 week, i suspect the overheating issue.
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If you play the attached video on your PC connected to a 1080p monitor, you'll see that the field "1080" has a 1-pixel-precise pattern, but if you play it with this crappy box on the same monitor that field is made of thicker lines (2 pixel width). To be honest, i admit I didn't try the latest firmware, but i doubt that they changed anything in that respect. Most people can't see the difference, or they don't want to see, between a 1080 and a 720 video. But the difference is quite noticeable if you want to us the box for web browsing sitting close to the monitor.

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Tanix TX3 Max & Mini
dzako said:
If you play the attached video on your PC connected to a 1080p monitor, you'll see that the field "1080" has a 1-pixel-precise pattern, but if you play it with this crappy box on the same monitor that field is made of thicker lines (2 pixel width). To be honest, i admit I didn't try the latest firmware, but i doubt that they changed anything in that respect. Most people can't see the difference, or they don't want to see, between a 1080 and a 720 video. But the difference is quite noticeable if you want to us the box for web browsing sitting close to the monitor.
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1080p has been tested for Tanix TX3 Max & Mini
Latest firmware (BETA yet) corrected this problem, as weel as added a Root ON/OFF switch ar Settings and Auto Frame Rate options.
BETA Firmware Available for testing 20171205
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Changes:
1. Root ON/OFF menu option added at Settings
2. New Auto Frame-Rate menu option added at Settings
3. Video Layer improvement (display resolution)
4. Mouse pointer resized
You can find the .zip file here: - DOWNLOAD BETA FIRMWARE -
And here a video testing 1080p resolution:

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Tanix TX3 Max
By the way, here is the video introduction to the new Tanix TX3 Max with Bluetooth and ALICE UX

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I suspect this is also true for the x96 mini - UI renders in 720p but sometimes I think I've seen my streams go up to 1080p.... I need to find that 1080p test image and get it on the x96...

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TANIX DUAL OS EDITION
LibreELEC + Android
Dual boot, both systems running from eMMC.
WiFi working
Firmware for TANIX TX3 MAX & MINI
Release date: Already released its v1.0, you can get download links and instructions by email (and also will receive a notification if a new version is released)

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JaviR said:
1080p has been tested for Tanix TX3 Max & Mini
Latest firmware (BETA yet) corrected this problem, as weel as added a Root ON/OFF switch ar Settings and Auto Frame Rate options.
BETA Firmware Available for testing 20171205
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Changes:
1. Root ON/OFF menu option added at Settings
2. New Auto Frame-Rate menu option added at Settings
3. Video Layer improvement (display resolution)
4. Mouse pointer resized
You can find the .zip file here: - DOWNLOAD BETA FIRMWARE -
And here a video testing 1080p resolution:
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Is this zip file flashable within the box itself? I just can't work with the flash tool and that stupid method to plug usb at the same time as power plug, tried a million times with the img files and just couldn't update.

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I just received this item from [email protected], tested with videoprojector 1080P and youtube, it looks fine (I'm not a video maniac, I just need it to see netflix and co., no 4K...) and I bought an Alfawise S95 that should be exatly the same (maybe without optical out and smaller, that make me afraid abaout temperature, Tanix is VERY hot!).
I have 3 questions:
1-I can't find the root settings, do I need to install supersu?
2-Actually I NEED magisk systmless root, not a classic root, due to 2 streaming apps that doesn't works with classic root (and home banking too) is there a way to remove the root and patch the boot.img, maybe the one from the new beta firmware?
3-I can turn root OFF and application won't use/see it?
Thank you!

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does it Support 5.1 Surround Sound Output?
becouse has spdif output...but at specs doesnt say anything...but tanix tx3 max supports..and i cant understand the differences between tanix tx3 mini and tanix tx3 max

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Diomorgan said:
I just received this item from [email protected], tested with videoprojector 1080P and youtube, it looks fine (I'm not a video maniac, I just need it to see netflix and co., no 4K...) and I bought an Alfawise S95 that should be exatly the same (maybe without optical out and smaller, that make me afraid abaout temperature, Tanix is VERY hot!).
I have 3 questions:
1-I can't find the root settings, do I need to install supersu?
2-Actually I NEED magisk systmless root, not a classic root, due to 2 streaming apps that doesn't works with classic root (and home banking too) is there a way to remove the root and patch the boot.img, maybe the one from the new beta firmware?
3-I can turn root OFF and application won't use/see it?
Thank you!
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Alfawise S95 mounts TX3 Mini motherboard, then, size and connectors are same.
Probably your firmware is not updated yet. You can upgrade to this version (I recommend you OPTION A):
BETA Firmware Available for testing 20171220
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Assuming 20171107 is the latest stable version available, these are the changes:
Root ON/OFF menu option added at Settings
New Auto Frame-Rate menu option added at Settings
Video layer improvement (fixed a 720p downscale bug)
Mouse pointer resized
Corrections from a new Amlogic's SDK
Improved WiFi throughput
Some other video improvements
Youtube 1080p setting has been fixed with 20171107
HOW TO UPDATE:
OPTION A) Upgrade from TF card or USB memory by using "Update" APP
1. Copy the .ZIP file to your TF Card.
2. Insert the card in the TX3 Mini.
3. Open "Update" APP (already preinstalled).
4. Press "Select" button and choose the .ZIP file
5. Press "Update" button and wait. The box will reboot and upgrade.
- If something goes wrong, try again.
You can get the .ZIP file here: - DOWNLOAD ZIP BETA FIRMWARE -
OPTION B) Flash from computer by USB port using "Burning Tool" software
1. Download the IMG file.
2. Follow this tutorial. It is same process for this model.
- If something goes wrong, try again or choose "Force Erase" option.
You can get the .IMG file here: - DOWNLOAD IMG BETA FIRMWARE -
You will find the Root ON/OFF switch at: Settings > Common > More Settings > Superuser
You can have a try :good:

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JBolho said:
Is this zip file flashable within the box itself? I just can't work with the flash tool and that stupid method to plug usb at the same time as power plug, tried a million times with the img files and just couldn't update.
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Try the "OPTION A" from my previous post. You can upgrade by TF/USB Memory and "UPDATE" APP included in your box.

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JaviR said:
Try the "OPTION A" from my previous post. You can upgrade by TF/USB Memory and "UPDATE" APP included in your box.
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That did the trick, updated flawlessly, thank you! Finally i can have my box updated, and YouTube in FHD runs smoothly. TV Streaming in FHD also runs smoothly but HW decoder needs to be selected in MX Player options. And no, the box does not downscale FHD because the difference is very very noticeable between HD and FHD on both scenarios.

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My broblem is:is it a systemlessroot, can i use magisk to hide the root? Here in italy 90% of pay streaming services won't works with common root, only hiding it with magisk... Well, actually if turning root off doesn't reset the device, maybe I can switch it on or off when I need to use apps that refuse to works with root... Could it work?
Last question:firmwares are interchangeable with alphawise s95 (exactly same specification)

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I have no brightness settings after last update.