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Hi,
My Z Ultra's screen is cracked and i would like to use it for my TV as a Android-Box replacement, because it's actually still usable i think. Now my Problem isn't finding a suitable Rom(i think) or general knowsledge about rooting.
I think i got all the needed tools like a microsoft bluetooth keyboard with touchpad(regular usb mouse and keyboard too if needed), a MHL/USB(all-in-one) OTG adapter, HDMI cable and the universal USB micro to usb adaptercable.
SO my questions are:
1) Can i root without actived USB Debugging? (i can't activate it due to the cracked screen) ...Most important!
2) Is Towelroot still good? Or are there other easy root methods for newbs?
Thanks for reading any maybe helping
Talentfree said:
Hi,
My Z Ultra's screen is cracked and i would like to use it for my TV as a Andriod-Box replacement, because it's actually still usable i think. Now my Problem isn't finding a suitable Rom(i think), general knowsledge about rooting.
I think i got all the needed tools like a microsoft bluetooth keyboard with touchpad(regular usb mouse and keyboard too if needed), a MHL/USB(all-in-one) OTG adapter, HDMI cable and the universal USB micro to usb adaptercable.
SO my questions are:
1) Can i root without actived USB Debugging? (i can't activate it due to the cracked screen) ...Most important!
2) Is Towelroot still good? Or are there other easy root methods for newbs?
3) anything else i might have forgotten?
4) i think that a Sony Companion free system is usefull for Flashtool or am i wrong?
Thanks for reading any maybe helping
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Have you tried using the USB mouse with the OTG adapter?
I.assume you have seen this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/xpe...de-cracked-screen-beast-life-tv-xbmc-t2907921
i just tried, didn't work
...and yes i tried some of it, but usb debuggin not being ebabled seems to be my problem. I will try that script asap
Talentfree said:
i just tried, didn't work
...and yes i tried some of it, but usb debuggin not being ebabled seems to be my problem. I will try that script asap
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I am testing now and mouse works fine with developer options and USB debugging turned off.
Does your phones screen display? I also reread your first post ", a MHL/USB(all-in-one) OTG adapter," the OTG cord I have is just a male micro and female full size USB.
Yes the screen seems to display. i tried it with the z ultra and oneplus one, both didn't respond to a mouse(two different tested with two different otg cables). I still got the S4, will try that on it too later.
Basically you plug it in and you see a mouse cursor or what? i clicked around, but nothing...
Also on my Z Ultra the widget on the screen seems to jump around, just like the stars that move when you touch the screen usually if you get what i mean.
Talentfree said:
Yes the screen seems to display. i tried it with the z ultra and oneplus one, both didn't respond to a mouse(two different tested with two different otg cables). I still got the S4, will try that on it too later.
Basically you plug it in and you see a mouse cursor or what? i clicked around, but nothing...
Also on my Z Ultra the widget on the screen seems to jump around, just like the stars that move when you touch the screen usually if you get what i mean.
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Yes I see a cursor (even on the lockscreen) and it does give the shooting stars effect when swiped. Needed to hold down left mouse button when swiping and then release.
my shooting stars "cursor" seems to either jump around or not appear at all, but nothing happens.
Does anything pop up on the top down menu or does it play sound when connected?
Would this from this thread work on the XZU too, due to it being android based?
Reset Nexus into recovery mode (power & volume down)
2. Connect to PC via USB. Install the USB driver from the SDK so that it appears as an ADB device
3. Fire up the updated toolkit. You should see the nexus as a fast boot device
4. Unlock bootloader
5. Using option 10 on the toolkit load up CWM on the phone. This gives you ADB access so can you pull files off the device via ADB although I could access the SD card through programs like Droid explorer.
6. If you want to carry on further and get into Android properly, you'll need to wipe the cache from within CWM
7. Reboot and hold down the volume key to get back into recovery
8. In the toolkit select root options (option 4) and load temporary image (6) If it hangs on the google or nexus logo you've not wiped the cache.
9. With this second phone I couldn't access it through droid explorer as it was popping up as an MTP device but I could pull the files via command prompt or through the toolkit
10. If you have any use of the touchscreen at all you can run the following command which will then mean that any touch will unlock the device
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
11. You can activate bluetooth via adb if you have a mouse or keyboard available but you will need to be able to press okay on the screen
12. Any changes you make in the unstable android image such as lockscreen, bluetooth, enabling debugging, etc will remain in place when you restart the device.
13. You can relock the bootloader if you wish via the toolkit. You just need to be in recovery mode first.
Talentfree said:
Would this from this thread work on the XZU too, due to it being android based?
Reset Nexus into recovery mode (power & volume down)
2. Connect to PC via USB. Install the USB driver from the SDK so that it appears as an ADB device
3. Fire up the updated toolkit. You should see the nexus as a fast boot device
4. Unlock bootloader
5. Using option 10 on the toolkit load up CWM on the phone. This gives you ADB access so can you pull files off the device via ADB although I could access the SD card through programs like Droid explorer.
6. If you want to carry on further and get into Android properly, you'll need to wipe the cache from within CWM
7. Reboot and hold down the volume key to get back into recovery
8. In the toolkit select root options (option 4) and load temporary image (6) If it hangs on the google or nexus logo you've not wiped the cache.
9. With this second phone I couldn't access it through droid explorer as it was popping up as an MTP device but I could pull the files via command prompt or through the toolkit
10. If you have any use of the touchscreen at all you can run the following command which will then mean that any touch will unlock the device
adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key
11. You can activate bluetooth via adb if you have a mouse or keyboard available but you will need to be able to press okay on the screen
12. Any changes you make in the unstable android image such as lockscreen, bluetooth, enabling debugging, etc will remain in place when you restart the device.
13. You can relock the bootloader if you wish via the toolkit. You just need to be in recovery mode first.
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I have no idea if any of that would work, to me it sound like a lot of it would only apply to Nexus. I checked and the only indication I have that mouse is connected is the scroll wheel lights up. I had three apps that I thought may remotely effect mouse so I uninstalled and rebooted and it still works. I also looked through all the settings menus and can't see anything there.
Is there an app mybe, that would set USB Debugging automatically to enabled just by installing it? I can load apps from playstore to the device
Or do fastboot or recovery mode provide USB debugging enabled?
Talentfree said:
Is there an app mybe, that would set USB Debugging automatically to enabled just by installing it? I can load apps from playstore to the device
Or do fastboot or recovery mode provide USB debugging enabled?
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I found this......
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver
adfurgerson said:
I found this......
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vmlite.vncserver
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oh man 9eur for trial and error -_- guess i have too :/
Talentfree said:
oh man 9eur for trial and error -_- guess i have too :/
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Or try another mouse, or something because I was able to control via mouse. Here in the states we have a two hour window for refunds, but it is already late here and I should be sleeping or I would offer to test. Here is a YouTube video that shows it working the way it works for me.
http://youtu.be/W8HVEHNOy7I
bought it, but it still needs usb debugging enabled in order to function -_-
thx at least now i know how it SHOULD work :laugh:
it seems i can't use adb driver because this once again needs some android setting enabled.
weird thing is right now that i somehow got into some menu beyond the lockscreen, but still cant do anything :crying:
so close, but so far at the same time
I'm about to buy a fire tv or some other android box and throw the XZU away as it seems its useless in this state without zsb debugging
Talentfree said:
thx at least now i know how it SHOULD work :laugh:
it seems i can't use adb driver because this once again needs some android setting enabled.
weird thing is right now that i somehow got into some menu beyond the lockscreen, but still cant do anything :crying:
so close, but so far at the same time
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Talentfree said:
I'm about to buy a fire tv or some other android box and throw the XZU away as it seems its useless in this state without zsb debugging
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I am 99% sure that OTG mouse should work without USB debugging enabled.
adfurgerson said:
I am 99% sure that OTG mouse should work without USB debugging enabled.
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I'll tell you more, it works without any problem at all. I am using it
i bought another otg cable, gonna try it later. hopefully it finally works
Talentfree said:
i bought another otg cable, gonna try it later. hopefully it finally works
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How old is your Z Ultra? The reason I ask is people have reported very mixed results as to getting screens replaced under warranty. I think I even recall someone who wasn't the original purchaser getting a screen replaced for no charge.
Hi please help me with my issue
I have a Mxq box which was working fine. I tried to goto recovery mode using toothpick method. Now my remote is not working so i acn not navigate to reset. Is there a way to come out of recovery mode without remote.
Thx and i appologise if its not the write place to put my question.
Try plugging a mouse into the USB port
First of all thx for the quick reply
I did tried a wired mouse and no joy. Will a wireless mouse or flymouse work in this case.
try a reflash are you sure you used your box firmware there's subtle differences in some builds
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Hello,
My X96 mini TV box doesn't play youtube videos correctly (crashes and lags), returns the language to Chinese after a power cut, lags a lot, the launcher constantly crashes and many more issues.
I would like to get instructions on how I can install TWRP recovery on the box and install a non-buggy firmware that will play YouTube videos correctly.
Can someone help me?
tags: twrp, x96 mini firmware, troubleshooting
skeleton2323 said:
Hello,
My X96 mini TV box doesn't play youtube videos correctly (crashes and lags), returns the language to Chinese after a power cut, lags a lot, the launcher constantly crashes and many more issues.
I would like to get instructions on how I can install TWRP recovery on the box and install a non-buggy firmware that will play YouTube videos correctly.
Can someone help me?
tags: twrp, x96 mini firmware, troubleshooting
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Hello I have the same problem did you find a solution please?
anasBn said:
Hello I have the same problem did you find a solution please?
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I recommend this rom from ATVxperience : https://mega.nz/folder/GEpQmQhZ#ezNEXQdnyNIhm2axjnfTIg
Flash it with USB Burning tool: https://www.atvxperience.com/#tab-Tools
Install drivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhkpuNinYE8
Flash your box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwD_EXrJmoc&t=96s
Press the reset button inside the AV port.
Get male/male USB cable, pug it to the white USB port (don't plug power cord).
Load the firmware file "xxxxxxx.img" to the burning tool.
Press start.
sapateira said:
I recommend this rom from ATVxperience : https://mega.nz/folder/GEpQmQhZ#ezNEXQdnyNIhm2axjnfTIg
Flash it with USB Burning tool: https://www.atvxperience.com/#tab-Tools
Install drivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhkpuNinYE8
Flash your box: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwD_EXrJmoc&t=96s
Press the reset button inside the AV port.
Get male/male USB cable, pug it to the white USB port (don't plug power cord).
Load the firmware file "xxxxxxx.img" to the burning tool.
Press start.
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Thanks a lot, but the computer didn't read the x96mini even after I installed the driver! and I was stuck at the TWRP menu and used this zip file ROM to successfully flash my box https://mega.nz/file/A8dGWCjI#5T7YRQuOeR6f__53KbJCh3qw0N-jol_9xIiz-XhTFBY
Now I'm not able to work the remote! even I tried to copy/past original one and nothing happens!
anasBn said:
Thanks a lot, but the computer didn't read the x96mini even after I installed the driver! and I was stuck at the TWRP menu and used this zip file ROM to successfully flash my box https://mega.nz/file/A8dGWCjI#5T7YRQuOeR6f__53KbJCh3qw0N-jol_9xIiz-XhTFBY
Now I'm not able to work the remote! even I tried to copy/past original one and nothing happens!
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i have same issue it was stuck please can explain step by step how to use TWRP menu recovery to flash x96mini
regards
skeleton2323 said:
Hello,
My X96 mini TV box doesn't play youtube videos correctly (crashes and lags), returns the language to Chinese after a power cut, lags a lot, the launcher constantly crashes and many more issues.
I would like to get instructions on how I can install TWRP recovery on the box and install a non-buggy firmware that will play YouTube videos correctly.
Can someone help me?
tags: twrp, x96 mini firmware, troubleshooting
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When I finish my work I will help you .
how to swipe control on twrp? android boxes has no touch screen controls.
i have just uploaded firmware on my smart tv jvc 58" and now the remote as well as the pwr button is not responding any advise
Hi there,
I have a amlogic s905x2 non root android box. I want to run retro elec on it so I need to boot it into recovery mode but I could not find out how to do it as my device is not rooted. could you please help me with that?
i have exactly the same issue, also trying to root my amlogic s905x2 with no success for few days
So, is there any solution?
i couldn't find any... hope someone would help from this form
afikzach said:
i couldn't find any... hope someone would help from this form
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Easy guys enable adb debugging by tapping the build number 7 times in the settings>about menu.
Then make sure your default USB protocol is set to mtp or file transfer and not *charging only*
Next you find out your box ip address, download remote adb shell on your phone then make the connection (sometimes you will have to accept the promot on screen)
Type :
reboot recovery
Your box should now reboot to stock unrooted recovery
Bertonumber1 said:
Easy guys enable adb debugging by tapping the build number 7 times in the settings>about menu.
Then make sure your default USB protocol is set to mtp or file transfer and not *charging only*
Next you find out your box ip address, download remote adb shell on your phone then make the connection (sometimes you will have to accept the promot on screen)
Type :
reboot recovery
Your box should now reboot to stock unrooted recovery
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Thanks, That worked! I could enter to stock device's recovery using this method. But how can I enter EmuElec other retro emulator systems?
I've done it before on x96 air (s905x3) box as it had custom Rom and was root.
I've made a retro elec sd card (specified to my Amlogic s905x2) but when I enter recovery nothing happens. Also when I go to update from EXT>SD card, it only shows folders on the sd.
aqua07 said:
Thanks, That worked! I could enter to stock device's recovery using this method. But how can I enter EmuElec other retro emulator systems?
I've done it before on x96 air (s905x3) box as it had custom Rom and was root.
I've made a retro elec sd card (specified to my Amlogic s905x2) but when I enter recovery nothing happens. Also when I go to update from EXT>SD card, it only shows folders on the sd.
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You have to use the IMG card burner tool like Rufus, balena etcher and burn the image to card.
If youre going through the emulec route or retroelec etc you don't need to >apply update > sdcard simply power off the device insert a cotton bud or toothpick in the av port (reset button) insert sdcard with whatever img file you have burned into the sdcard slot or usb whatever .
While pressing in the reset button with tooth pick, power on your device. It should boot to the img on the SD, sometimes it may take a few tries mate. But it's should boot then
Thank you for your help. That was awesome! Although I could not enter EmuElec using the reset button method as my box instantly booted up to the rom every time, but I used remote ADB shell and "reboot update" command and my box successfully entered the EmuElec.
But it's much easier to use av (reset button) and I had no success doing that.
Can I use an audio or AV jack instead of a toothpick or it must be something non-conductive? I used AV jack and a toothpick but non of them worked.
aqua07 said:
Thank you for your help. That was awesome! Although I could not enter EmuElec using the reset button method as my box instantly booted up to the rom every time, but I used remote ADB shell and "reboot update" command and my box successfully entered the EmuElec.
But it's much easier to use av (reset button) and I had no success doing that.
Can I use an audio or AV jack instead of a toothpick or it must be something non-conductive? I used AV jack and a toothpick but non of them worked.
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Most boxes have a hidden reset button located inside the AV audio input, if you insert the toothpick or cotton bud into the small hole and press you should feel a button clicking. This is the "update" button or "reset" button.
If you power the device down and insert the toothpick and hold the button in for approx 20 secs then power device on it should (in most cases) boot to recovery menu.
If it does not (and you've figured how to get to recovery) you can either use adb or download an app called "powermenu little Vic apk" this is an app that will boot, reboot, reboot recovery, sleep, and so on providing your box has minimal root it should work.
I prefer to use the app and boot to recovery from the rom itself, you can also go into the update menu or update app and select "local update" and this should do the same job
Regards
Thank you for your help. I think I need to root the ROM to unlock some features. Also, I got a non-original PS4 controller that can't get connected to the box via Bluetooth or cable. The controller does not have any problem connecting to my android phone and tablet via Bluetooth or cable but on my box, it fails to get paired. Also, the box easily pairs with original PS4 controllers. So I want to use Sixaxis app and give it a try.
aqua07 said:
Thank you for your help. I think I need to root the ROM to unlock some features. Also, I got a non-original PS4 controller that can't get connected to the box via Bluetooth or cable. The controller does not have any problem connecting to my android phone and tablet via Bluetooth or cable but on my box, it fails to get paired. Also, the box easily pairs with original PS4 controllers. So I want to use Sixaxis app and give it a try.
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What processor does your box have? And what android version.
Have you tried looking for other custom firmwares?
The processor is an amlogic s905x2 (16GB internal/2GB Ram) and it runs an Android TV 8.1.
I'm happy with the firmware but I need root access. Also, I don't know the exact model of my box so finding another compatible firmware is not easy.
aqua07 said:
The processor is an amlogic s905x2 (16GB internal/2GB Ram) and it runs an Android TV 8.1.
I'm happy with the firmware but I need root access. Also, I don't know the exact model of my box so finding another compatible firmware is not easy.
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Hello if you can download and install Aida64 mod apk and check your device android version, board name, processor, device model name with that.
But if you want root you can use the amlogic burning tool to easily install a firmware with root access. Some have it built in others require that you use twrp to flash and install supersu, magisk manager/zip.
But start by installing aida64 then you will have a lot more information of your device.
Hello,
i have some old NEXBOX A95X-B7N with 1gb RAM and 8gb ROM
I'm trying to install some custom ROM but i can't.
First problem is when i try to access the recovery mode i can't somehow it is skiping it when it's booting.
I'm starting it while i'm hoding the reset button into the AV port and still i can't view and access the recovery mode. I try also with USB to USB cable and USB Burning tool but i can't find proper ROM.
I will be very happy if someone advice me what to do ?
I need some rom which will work and some advice why i can't access the recovery mode. I think there are some installed rom already, but it's not from me.
Thank you in advanced.
hitreca said:
Hello,
i have some old NEXBOX A95X-B7N with 1gb RAM and 8gb ROM
I'm trying to install some custom ROM but i can't.
First problem is when i try to access the recovery mode i can't somehow it is skiping it when it's booting.
I'm starting it while i'm hoding the reset button into the AV port and still i can't view and access the recovery mode. I try also with USB to USB cable and USB Burning tool but i can't find proper ROM.
I will be very happy if someone advice me what to do ?
I need some rom which will work and some advice why i can't access the recovery mode. I think there are some installed rom already, but it's not from me.
Thank you in advanced.
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hi, i would reccomend my android TV 7 ROM for nexbox a95x devices, fast & stable, as for device not being detected by burn tool, you've tried multiple ports on your PC & box?
It will be nice if you can provide me a stable rom for my A95x
Can you please provide me some link to download it.
About the burning tool and the ports....i have 2 USB ports. I've try in both of them. In one of the port i'm managing to connect it to the burning tool but after few minutes i'm loosing the connection for unknown reason for me. I'm suspecting that maybe due to a issue with the images with which i try to install with the USB burning tool.
In the video description there is download link for S905X, There is a Nexbox specific version (so the IR remote control & sleep works)
Download
hitreca said:
Hello,
i have some old NEXBOX A95X-B7N with 1gb RAM and 8gb ROM
I'm trying to install some custom ROM but i can't.
First problem is when i try to access the recovery mode i can't somehow it is skiping it when it's booting.
I'm starting it while i'm hoding the reset button into the AV port and still i can't view and access the recovery mode. I try also with USB to USB cable and USB Burning tool but i can't find proper ROM.
I will be very happy if someone advice me what to do ?
I need some rom which will work and some advice why i can't access the recovery mode. I think there are some installed rom already, but it's not from me.
Thank you in advanced.
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I had no problem to install atvx into exactly same device.
Keep a95x disconnected from everything. Press AV button and hold it while you plug usb cable to right usb port. You mustn't plug power cable. Only usb.
You windows will connect to a95x if amlogic tool is running
And if that dosntvwork then you may need to use mask rom mode to force burning tool to see the device
aidanmacgregor said:
In the video description there is download link for S905X, There is a Nexbox specific version (so the IR remote control & sleep works)
Download
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Hi Aidan, I flashed my a95x 2/16 with your rom and it’s just stuck on boot screen, when I try flash again it fails with usb burning tool, any suggestions?