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Hi fellow xda'rs,
I recently bought a Android TV Stick from Geek(app) from china.
I thought I had found a bargain as its specs were:-
2GB RAM
Quad Core CPU
16GB Storage
I managed to snap this up for £24 which I thought was a bargain but when I got the device delivered and was using it I thought it was a little on the slow side so I began to think it was a clone as its default OS theme was not the same as the usual CX919's aswell.
So I wanted to flash the device with a new ROM specifically the Finless 1.6b ROM.
So after following the instructions to installing the ROM using the software provided with the ROM download I managed to install the drivers and get the software to recognize the device. I then wiped the NAND and attempted to install the ROM but it failed .
Now the device does not boot at all and is not recognized by the PC. Windows just states the device is not recognized and has malfunctioned
So I cannot flash any other or what I believer I have found to be the original ROM for the clone device.
The board states its a GXT_D16_LP_V1.8 150310
I have seen that there are tutorials on putting the device into Mask Flash mode by shorting pins but as this is for the genuine CX919 my board is totally different and does not have the pins available to short I think.
In short could anyone help me to put this device into Mask Flash mode and tell me what id need to do and what pins to short please?
I have attached a couple of pictures of the device and board.
lowery91 said:
hi fellow xda'rs,
i recently bought a android tv stick from geek(app) from china.
I thought i had found a bargain as its specs were:-
2gb ram
quad core cpu
16gb storage
i managed to snap this up for £24 which i thought was a bargain but when i got the device delivered and was using it i thought it was a little on the slow side so i began to think it was a clone as its default os theme was not the same as the usual cx919's aswell.
So i wanted to flash the device with a new rom specifically the finless 1.6b rom.
So after following the instructions to installing the rom using the software provided with the rom download i managed to install the drivers and get the software to recognize the device. I then wiped the nand and attempted to install the rom but it failed .
Now the device does not boot at all and is not recognized by the pc. Windows just states the device is not recognized and has malfunctioned
so i cannot flash any other or what i believer i have found to be the original rom for the clone device.
The board states its a gxt_d16_lp_v1.8 150310
i have seen that there are tutorials on putting the device into mask flash mode by shorting pins but as this is for the genuine cx919 my board is totally different and does not have the pins available to short i think.
In short could anyone help me to put this device into mask flash mode and tell me what id need to do and what pins to short please?
I have attached a couple of pictures of the device and board.
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problem solved! :d
i found the mask flash mode pins to short by trial and error and luckily enough after 1 hour i solved it and got the pc to flash it back to its original rom. If anyone has the same device or issues and would like to know how to solve this i will be happy to help
I would be interested. I have a very similar clone (was supposed to be mk809iv). I have the same board although possibly different chipset.
I haven't bricked it (yet) but will probably do so if I can't find a way to root it. I think it may have come pre-rooted as super su was preinstalled but it has never worked (possibly because the app updated but not the binary?). I have since tried to update the binary and killed the root access completely.
Questions:
Is the ROM you used pre-rooted or rootable (if you've tried)?
Which pins need shorting? I have a button on the side that may be doing the same thing.
OT. How do I upload images or can I not as a new member?
Thanks in advance
any guide? i have the same device or where to download rom?
If your still looking, i might be able to help with a rom, root, and guide.
Thank you but managed to get root the same day you posted. I may still give it a go when my new tv box turns up though if you dont mind posting the info?
For anyone else interested in how I gained root:
1. Search for, download and install kingroot 4.6.5 (this is the version I used, only the latest version is available from official site and cannot be sure next steps will work with it)
2. Run kingroot and follow steps to gain root (dongle may reboot)
3. BUY super sume from play store.
4. Run super sume and follow steps to replace kingroot with super su.
what pins did you short
I am having problems flashing my hdmi stick . I can't get it to flash mode. which pins did you shorted?
can you email me a picture of it? [email protected] thanks
Lowery91 said:
problem solved! :d
i found the mask flash mode pins to short by trial and error and luckily enough after 1 hour i solved it and got the pc to flash it back to its original rom. If anyone has the same device or issues and would like to know how to solve this i will be happy to help
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Hello,
Having some problems with this stick .Messed up trying to flash a non rooted rom and now I only get a blue icon in rkbatch tool ( after short pin 5-6 ) and nothing happens. Download boot fail errors for a year...
Can someone help me please?
Is it the same model? What version of rkflash tool are you using. And what version are you trying to flash. In my case I didn't need to short any pins.
spade2be said:
Is it the same model? What version of rkflash tool are you using. And what version are you trying to flash. In my case I didn't need to short any pins.
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I've used several batchtools from 1.5 ( doesn't see my device at all ) to 1.8, different roms ( neomod, finless, stock cx919 roms )hoping one would give me something. All different bootloaders 1.24, 2.08, 2.13,...
I'm going to check mine out. It's been a minute since I used it. But I got the rock chip tool and the img file. I'll zip it up and pm you the link asap.
spade2be said:
I'm going to check mine out. It's been a minute since I used it. But I got the rock chip tool and the img file. I'll zip it up and pm you the link asap.
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Thnx a million for your help. I've gone bonkers over this hahaha
Lowery91 said:
problem solved! :d
i found the mask flash mode pins to short by trial and error and luckily enough after 1 hour i solved it and got the pc to flash it back to its original rom. If anyone has the same device or issues and would like to know how to solve this i will be happy to help
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what pins did you short
I am having problems flashing my hdmi stick . I can't get it to flash mode. which pins did you shorted?
can you email me a picture of it? [email protected] thanks
Unbrick Oppo R5
Since oppo forums support is minimal and a lot of Oppo R5/ R5s owners are facing difficulties flashing new rom and since Oppo is unbrickable here are a guide as posted to oppo forum members by the member Ricky.
I had clear instructions not to post this tool anywhere BUT THEY DON’T SUPPORT ANY DEVICE and I have to break my promise as they broke any kind of support.
This community (XDA) is to help all members
The tool works with windows 10 and not only with windows 7 as they mention in their instructions
Packages you have to download first
1- Firmware ColorOS https://www.partage-facile.com/LM6Y85FF7Z/r8106ex_11_a.16_150806.tar.bz2.html
File Name: R8106EX_11_A.16_150806.tar.bz2
Size: 1.4GB
MD5: F85ED63BA637B559976D9BFF0AED0187
2- Instructions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3AWkNVCRSNVZGNRUE1rQW5YOFk/view?sid=
3- Driver : http://en.oppo.com/downloads/firmware/driverForFind5.rar
Mirror for driver http://www109.zippyshare.com/v/MEMiPlOv/file.html
Attention
a-Unbrick tool will wipe all data on your device including photos and music etc, if do you want to reserve your data please make o back up on your PC
b- After unbrick the first time power up take around 5-15 minutes
c- The most important things are to install the driver. For windows 10 you must enable unsigned signature verification through windows advanced settings (google it) prior driver installation.
d- In order to shut phone completely hold the power button for 8 -10 secs
How to use the tool
I tried to use the tool and the files you provided to revive my Oppo R5, but the layout of the tool which you provided is different from the one in the picture (you gave in the links). It is also in foreign characters so difficult to choose with option to tick.
In fact, the version that came with you package does not have as many option as the one in the picture. My confusion actually starts from when the program starts. There is a drop down menu to chose from a long list of 14005 to 15065. Which one do I choose for Oppo R5?
As for the qualcomm port, the device manager identified my phone on port 9006, whereas the picture shows 9008.
Please help me. I really need to get this phone to work. The phone would not do any thing is the buttons are pressed individually or in combination, other than being detected by the computer and enumerated in the device manager.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
amadoro said:
I tried to use the tool and the files you provided to revive my Oppo R5, but the layout of the tool which you provided is different from the one in the picture (you gave in the links). It is also in foreign characters so difficult to choose with option to tick.
In fact, the version that came with you package does not have as many option as the one in the picture. My confusion actually starts from when the program starts. There is a drop down menu to chose from a long list of 14005 to 15065. Which one do I choose for Oppo R5?
As for the qualcomm port, the device manager identified my phone on port 9006, whereas the picture shows 9008.
Please help me. I really need to get this phone to work. The phone would not do any thing is the buttons are pressed individually or in combination, other than being detected by the computer and enumerated in the device manager.
Many thanks in advance for your help.
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For R5 use 14016.
mermigas said:
For R5 use 14016.
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Thank you for your reply. I tried to use the tool again, but there is not option for 14016. The full list is here: 14005, 14006, 14023, 14037, 14039, 14040, 14041, 14042, 14043, 14045, 14046, 14047, 14050, 14051, 14052, 14061, 14062, 14065, 14068, 140083, 14085, 14097, 14098, 15005, 15005_4G, 15006, 1500_4G, 15007, 15007_4G, 15011, 15012, 15013, 15018, 15057, 15061, 15065.
The flash tool that I am using is V1.5. Is is possible that I am using a wrong version for what I need to do?
Many thanks for your attention.
amadoro said:
Thank you for your reply. I tried to use the tool again, but there is not option for 14016. The full list is here: 14005, 14006, 14023, 14037, 14039, 14040, 14041, 14042, 14043, 14045, 14046, 14047, 14050, 14051, 14052, 14061, 14062, 14065, 14068, 140083, 14085, 14097, 14098, 15005, 15005_4G, 15006, 1500_4G, 15007, 15007_4G, 15011, 15012, 15013, 15018, 15057, 15061, 15065.
The flash tool that I am using is V1.5. Is is possible that I am using a wrong version for what I need to do?
Many thanks for your attention.
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Sorry mistyped
14061
Also there is an English Version for the flashing tool here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/r7-plus/help/oppo-r7plusm-msm-tool-t3313759.
Just download it and copy to the folder that there is the Chinese tool
For me the Chinese version works fine
Also there is a same guide here
http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=51497&extra=
mermigas said:
Sorry mistyped
14061
Also there is an English Version for the flashing tool here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/r7-plus/help/oppo-r7plusm-msm-tool-t3313759.
Just download it and copy to the folder that there is the Chinese tool
For me the Chinese version works fine
Also there is a same guide here
http://community.oppo.com/en/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=51497&extra=
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Thank you so much. it worked. Not my Oppo r5 is back alive.
Where is the download?
Is it normal that when I hit the download link there appear aliexpress??
I thought I had bricked my R5 but while trying to follow this guide it wasn't showing up in the "Ports" section of the Device Manager. I found that my phone still had fastboot, so I used it to install latest TWRP and then the repair rom. And now my phone is finally back to working condition! I hadn't modified in any way my phone and one day it got stuck at the logo. Anyway, thanks for the guide Mermigas!
anyone mirror pls
mega
[email protected] said:
anyone mirror pls
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[dead link]
If it asks for a key leave it blank
Kushracer said:
https://mega.nz/#F!q8YFEJyB
If it asks for a key leave it blank
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No asking for decryption key
mirror
Uploading here: R5S Unbrick Tools
Please help
After i have done all those instructions: my phone was completely dead(no more display and can't use any buttons).
Please what should i do for revive that.
Link Broken
cpuld you re-load the link of Color Os firmware please?
Its not valid now =(
Number for R5S?
Hi, I tried the 14061 for my OPPO R5S. Unfortunately it did not work. Now the phone is not starting.. help? Should I use another number?
Hi,
Just bought this tv-box and while trying to update it with a different rom bricked it. It shows just red LED and nothing happens, also while trying go into recovery (toothpick + power cable).
Does anybody have detailed tutorial how to unbrick the box ?
Thanx in advance.
I am in your very same situation. Tried the sd card burning method and also the usb one, but no success at all. Hope there is some solution.
resadent said:
I am in your very same situation. Tried the sd card burning method and also the usb one, but no success at all. Hope there is some solution.
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Maybe someone could place a foto with indicated pins (to make circuit on flash chip) to go into recovery mode ?
etemmu666 said:
Hi,
Just bought this tv-box and while trying to update it with a different rom bricked it. It shows just red LED and nothing happens, also while trying go into recovery (toothpick + power cable).
Does anybody have detailed tutorial how to unbrick the box ?
Thanx in advance.
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Head over to FreakTab, they have tutorials on how to unbrick it
Patrck744 said:
Head over to FreakTab, they have tutorials on how to unbrick it
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We, or at least I, have tried all the tutorials on freaktab and read a lot of things on the matter but nothing seems to do the trick. It's really frustrating.
rubbish
resadent said:
We, or at least I, have tried all the tutorials on freaktab and read a lot of things on the matter but nothing seems to do the trick. It's really frustrating.
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There might be a hardware change for those boxes, the Nexus ROM TV Stock thread has pics on what changed. Best to watch that thread since a solution might be posted soon
I am in the same situation. I tried the sd card burning method and also by the usb cable, but no success at all.
I have got m8s pro+ 2/16gb s905x, The device was purchased on the gearbest website.
some news from my yesterday fight:
sd card burning - many variants of rom, after restart, but on the mainboard there was not observed the reset button, only place named "k1" -> I soldered two points from "k1 place" to make a reset
after that
try by male-male usb cable and usb burning tool 2.0.8, Error result: [0x10105002]Romcode/Initialize DDR/Read initialize status/USB Control setup error
I tried 4 different firmware's, and the same happens every time. Can anyone suggest something?
I can copy whole error if it can help determine the problem.
found on the internet
Romcode / Initialize DDR / Read initialize status / USB Control setup error
-> An error occurs when memory chips do not match. Firmware with ubut for some, but sew on others. It remains to ask the seller about the original firmware: (or shovel (look) available.
resadent said:
We, or at least I, have tried all the tutorials on freaktab and read a lot of things on the matter but nothing seems to do the trick. It's really frustrating.
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I'm in the same situation!
gearbest give me a link for downloading yhe firmware but that don't work for me :
mega.nz/#F!gqgXwSCa!sFNDXrV_EMzAYAcJ68dV0w
If that can help someone.
Regards,
Cody57 said:
I'm in the same situation!
gearbest give me a link for downloading yhe firmware but that don't work for me :
mega.nz/#F!gqgXwSCa!sFNDXrV_EMzAYAcJ68dV0w
If that can help someone.
Regards,
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I gave up after 3 days of wasting time with tools and this box... Ordered xiaomi mi box this time.
etemmu666 said:
I gave up after 3 days of wasting time with tools and this box... Ordered xiaomi mi box this time.
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I will do the same....
i brick mine.....
Any help?
Where can i find *.img file and instruction to brink back in life?
Please help
I can help. My xiaomi mi box has just arrived, after a couple of hours of testing i can say, put that **** (m8s) to trash, buy xiaomi. I am happy that m8s was hard bricked now.
leonkoum said:
i brick mine.....
Any help?
Where can i find *.img file and instruction to brink back in life?
Please help
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I trie so many roms... without success....:crying:
Cody57 said:
I trie so many roms... without success....:crying:
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it's not the deal with ROM but with bootloader and recovery. Because it's not working rest of the problems are what box buy now ? Xiaomi or if are rich, nvidia. Screw that chinese scum. Try MI BOX and you'll find that xiomi is the real proffesional android tv (it's quick, responsive and my wife can handle it so it's the best user freiendly commercial )
etemmu666 said:
it's not the deal with ROM but with bootloader and recovery. Because it's not working rest of the problems are what box buy now ? Xiaomi or if are rich, nvidia. Screw that chinese scum. Try MI BOX and you'll find that xiomi is the real proffesional android tv (it's quick, responsive and my wife can handle it so it's the best user freiendly commercial )
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I have a nvidia shield and I order a xiaomi mi box....
it was just to test a new box and it wasn't too bad.... before testing a new firmware
HELLO the solution for reinstall your rom
hello i have found the solution for you i have received my mecool m8SPRO+ today and i search button recovery
i have found this on freaktab :
You need to press the hidden reset switch (accessed via pinhole on bottom of case) when you connect the USB cable, and it's got to connect to the USB OTG jack, which is the one closer to the power jack.
or see on this video youtube on front panel : xxxxs://XXXX.youtube.com/watch?v=WpThZ2sgkhUt
or maybe same at this video an other place : xxxs://youtu.be/N27pAxtcDSg?t=268
if is not clic take a pinhole if is ok you arrived after bootloader MECOOL ON menu
and take a factory reset
if you don t boot
try method with microsdcard take on sdcard the firmware ota here only the file M8SPRO ota
xxxxs://mega.nz/#F!gqgXwSCa!sFNDXrV_EMzAYAcJ68dV0w
and renom on update.zip
then take power off if is ok you screen apperead with logo android green updating
or do method with usb burning tools
replace xx on web link the correct http
Unbrick the M8S Pro+ 2/16
Hi everyone,
I know how you're guys feel... Is there any new idea or suggestions to unbrick the devices?
After OTA Update the box only shows red and blue at the same time, no boot, no detection of windows with reset button or / with holding the circuit shortcut at "K1".
Can't believe that Amlogic is even worse than the Rockchip boxes to unbrick...
How to factory reset mecool m8s pro plus ? S905w android tv os
Guys i am in trouble with new mecool m8s pro plus ATV i bought..
I am new to xda ..
On the setup
Ipaired my remote
And then connected to my wifi
I then chose the option to put my email and password for the account..it signed in but in the end it was asking for location access i gave it but then i receive an error saying google sign in has stopped
And now i am stuck ..even whei restart box always stuck at the same loop
Guys i dont know what to do...i havent even seen its home screen ..i am in the loop of setting up device
I think maybe faftory resetting it may solve it...but i dont know how to do it ..as i dont know how to open recovery mode...
I have ported the famous atvXperience rom over to the mxq pro 4k boxes with the p281 bootloader ONLY! I have read numerous threads where people had the same issues as myself with the original ROM not loading/stuck on boot screen, etc. So I decided to play and tinker around with it.
This is a beta, there are known issues and bugs:
some apps in the app drawer have funny looking icons
the "OK" button on the factory remote doesnt like to work outside KODI.
You must use the usb burning tool for this rom. I recommend using a usb keyboard and mouse due to the remote bugs.
please feel free to provide ANY input, this is a work in progress and my FIRST time ever toying around with android firmware.
This is Nayam's rom just ported and modified for our unique boxes. He gets the credit, I just followed his guidance to get this working on this particular box.
download here: https://mega.nz/#F!MUwmRQSB!UE8hjaxmBPU2RlB5WQU5tw
XDA:DevDB Information
atvXperience mxq pro 4k p281, ROM for the Android Stick & Console Computers
Contributors
udaredme, udaredme
Source Code: https://mega.nz/#F!MUwmRQSB!UE8hjaxmBPU2RlB5WQU5tw
ROM OS Version: 7.x Nougat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.x
ROM Firmware Required: mxq pro 4k p281 bootloader
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 1.0.0
Created 2018-09-05
Last Updated 2018-09-28
I can't use on usb burning tool, gives me an error: "Key file configurate wrong!"
which version of usb burning tool are you using? Could be either wrong version of the tool, or that you need the license key for the burning tool.
Use this version of burning tool.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HZl183FskEFmcOP89W7wREfzyk5DXQ2e/view?usp=sharing
I downloaded a license and the usb burning tool works with the image!
Thanks a lot, I have been a month with my box bricked, searching roms, info, trying tutos and that was the solution!
Danicl said:
I downloaded a license and the usb burning tool works with the image!
Thanks a lot, I have been a month with my box bricked, searching roms, info, trying tutos and that was the solution!
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Awesome! Glad to hear!!
Great to see my beloved box has atv experience thread, Thanks for porting and sharing with us , please keep this thread up to date whenever there is a new update of this rom and try to fix the bugs you mentioned as soon as possible to make this box great.
Thank you for the kind words. I'll do my best to keep it updated with bug fixes.
Good job.. I'm so interested in this thread , hope you can keep it up to date whenever any new update comes and apply your bug fixes on it to make it perfect for our box
Please add instruction for how to install it using twrp and usb burning tool
Thank you. I am trying to port V2F over now. I have limited time so I work on it as time allows.
I have not tried to install this via TWRP so I can not provide instructions on that yet....I can add burning tool instructions tho, but if youre reading this thread theres a good chance you know how to use it already lol..
For the "ok" button issue I have the solution! (I think)
- Replace the file remote.tab (attached) on "system/etc" folder and reboot.
ps: when push "home" button twice, you'll see the apps :good:
p281 or not?
I don't know about bootloader, can someone guide me how to determine my decice has p281 bootloader or not?
How about if it's has deferent bootloader?
Danicl said:
For the "ok" button issue I have the solution! (I think)
- Replace the file remote.tab (attached) on "system/etc" folder and reboot.
ps: when push "home" button twice, you'll see the apps :good:
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Ive replaced the remote file several times. Ill try yours I am concentrating on porting V2F as a higher priority
oned_gk said:
I don't know about bootloader, can someone guide me how to determine my decice has p281 bootloader or not?
How about if it's has deferent bootloader?
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Its in your android settings screen in the about section
I flashed this via burn tool and recieved 100 percent pass but when i pluged it in to the tv it wouldnt turn on. Now it is no longer recognized by my pc. It was already bricked so it was worth a shot.
jsyd9 said:
I flashed this via burn tool and recieved 100 percent pass but when i pluged it in to the tv it wouldnt turn on. Now it is no longer recognized by my pc. It was already bricked so it was worth a shot.
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what was it doing before?
Update - very good progress on the V2F port. Only have one bug to work out so far. I hope to test and release soon!!
udaredme said:
Update - very good progress on the V2F port. Only have one bug to work out so far. I hope to test and release soon!!
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V2F uploaded!!
Mine crashed over a month ago. Started buzzing, then froze. Unplugged it, and now it will only boot up to the MXQ PRO screen. Finally had some free time tonight and decided to look for a fix. Actually got excited when I found this I know what I'll be doing when I get home tomorrow!!
Thank you!!!
How can I permanently uninstall some apps? (apps from factory)
in settings under apps, theres the option to delete.
Hello,
I have been banging my head for the last few days trying to fix this T95Z Plus box. I do not think it's the Sunvell version, as there is no markings anywhere showing so. It is a 3+32GB version, I have taken the casing off to check the board (which is red), and says "MAL_t95zplus_168p_1103_v1.0" - I also see AP6255. I will upload a few photos shortly. I have tried over 20 different Firmwares, all fail at 2% with the code "Romcode/Initialize DDR/Read Initialize status/" error. I have tried different cables, different USB ports (a s905x box flashed earlier, same cable, same software just fine).I have to use the short pin method for the box to be detected, and start the actual flash, which fails at 2% every time, no matter what FW, ROM, cable, port etc.
I would like to know what kind of RAM this board has, what the stock firmware would be, and if there are any custom ROMS (aidans rom, atvxperience, etc) that I could use, without issue. If you could help, would be great (please try to send me links to the actual file that would be compatible) as I have tried literally, 20 different firmwares/roms, all to which fail flashing.
Thank you!
Hi, I have a similar one (s912_T95ZPLUS_221P) 3g/32. come with LPDDR3 memories.
I'm currently using aida´s rom https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=333135
There are 3 to download witch of the 3 are working on your machine thanks in advanced friend.
PS I have the exact same one as yours. Thanks for the pic as well