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The Mini M8S TV Box is a new budget box running Android 5.1 with the Amlogic S905 and 2GB of Ram.
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Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
The Mini M8S is very intriguing. SD card, Bluetooth, and 2 GB RAM. Just need to find it from a reputable retailer online, since I'm probably going to stay away from Gearbest. Would like to know if this box can be wiped and installed with a vanilla Android OS. Would like to start from scratch and not be running any of their pre-installed junk.
Also kind of a bummer this doesn't do 5G wifi. I would think that all the newer boxes would include it. It's got everything else I'm looking for in a budget Kodi box.
fireman_vt said:
Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
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According to the review, it's already rooted. I think the question is whether or not it can be flashed with a different ROM. Hopefully there's a guide out soon. Would love to get vanilla Android on it. (just ordered one off Gearbest)
hello, the seller said that it is ...
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By Brown Apr-04/2016 12:04:38
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Is this unlocked i.e rooted? I came across many apps that say not supported by this device in the play store. Is this where I should or could side load them by merely downloading the .apk myself ?
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Hello Brown,
Thank you for your inquiry,it is unlocked but not rooted.You can download the app in the media center like kodi.Have a nice day.
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
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KevandLynds said:
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
Gunde said:
Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
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It's powered up as soon as I plugged in the cable
Hello, I also I got one. Well done, compact, without lags. The device is root. Only small usb ports and little available RAM. I personally use a Nova launcher and combined small keyboard with touch.
Best Regards.
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Hi to all. Does anyone know how to reflash the rom in case we need to do so? The device is rooted. A bad apk may cause harm. Where can we find the rom to reflash if this happens?
I've also got e of these but is giving me problems with failed updates and random reboots. Could do with reflashing to see if this solves the problem but I have no idea as to where to get the files from for this device. Anyone know?
Or is there a different firmware I can try?
Cheers
From http://www.gearbest.com/:
By Bryan Apr-12/2016 05:04:55
Question:
Where can I download firmware updates?
Reply::
Hello Bryan,
Please kindly send us e-mail to http://www.gearbest.com/about/contact-us.html. Then we will contact our supplier to ask for the update firmware.
This box is very nice, here are some details:
There is a small hole underneath for the reset button; you can use a toothpick to hold the button while you insert the power. This will give you access to recovery.
Looking at traffic flow I can see it connects to fota4.adups.cn to determine if there is a new update and downloads the updates from: hwfotadown.mayitek.com
Here is the latest patch as of this writing:
http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...04011829-LMY47V-2016041117331460428050687.zip
At this time I am unable to find a full firmware IMG file that I could use with the "USB Burning Tool" (The ultimate recovery, if things go bad)
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
I installed Selinux mode changer to make Selinux permissive and after reboot the device was unresponsive. I tried the reset procedure as described by tpcip6 above and after a factory restore the device restored the rom perfectly. All apps were there despite the fact that i had uninstalled a couple of them. I was surprised. How could this happen? Is there a hidden recovery partition or something? Anyway i was happy that the box was fully functional again.
r0c0 said:
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
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I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
pratikp16 said:
I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
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I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
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Dont think you need recovery, just copy the file to root of sdcard and then in the update app choose offline.
Maybe they removed the update because of issues like the disappearing of google play store?
When I was On android 7.0 every thing was working after updating to 7.1.1 wifi and bluetooth stoped working ...
I searched every where but did not find solution
Now again an OTA update came and after updating problem is still there ..
Anyone who had a luck to solve this issue ..
Please Guide me .
Help please
malkuu said:
When I was On android 7.0 every thing was working after updating to 7.1.1 wifi and bluetooth stoped working ...
I searched every where but did not find solution
Now again an OTA update came and after updating problem is still there ..
Anyone who had a luck to solve this issue ..
Please Guide me .
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I have the same problem
i found, in the app "device help" especifictly in hardware tests when the wifi connect and show connected but without internet, in this part of test show MAC 02:00:00:00:00
nintai said:
I have the same problem
i found, in the app "device help" especifictly in hardware tests when the wifi connect and show connected but without internet, in this part of test show MAC 02:00:00:00:00
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Many of us has this problem but no one had luck to solve this problem ?
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malkuu said:
Many of us has this problem but no one had luck to solve this problem
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My model is XT1650-03 in phone status, i had build number NPLS26.118-20-5-3 Android Version 7. 1. 1 with this my wifi no works but my Bluetooth works
so i re install with previous build number NPLS26.118-20-5 same Android Version 7. 1. 1 and for few days the wifi works but not bluetooth until the day by OTA update to build number NPLS26.118-20-5-3 and few days after suddenly the wifi no works but my Bluetooth works.
i will try re install with build number NPLS26.118-20-5 and check if works, after that i update in the post. :fingers-crossed:
i can`t put links to the screenshots :crying:
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the same problem
i have the same problem in my moto z xt1065-05 , wlan MAC is 02:00:00:00:00,bluetooth is working.
i have the same problem in my moto z xt1065-03 bluetooth not work after n 7.1.1 but wifi work fine how can i fix this ?
You need a motherboard replacement.
If your phone is still covered by warranty, you can send it to a Motorola repair center to have it fixed (and wait 2 or 3 months).
Drx86 said:
You need a motherboard replacement.
If your phone is still covered by warranty, you can send it to a Motorola repair center to have it fixed (and wait 2 or 3 months).
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I am fed up with this phone ?
And my phone is not under warranty ?
nintai said:
My model is XT1650-03 in phone status, i had build number NPLS26.118-20-5-3 Android Version 7. 1. 1 with this my wifi no works but my Bluetooth works
so i re install with previous build number NPLS26.118-20-5 same Android Version 7. 1. 1 and for few days the wifi works but not bluetooth until the day by OTA update to build number NPLS26.118-20-5-3 and few days after suddenly the wifi no works but my Bluetooth works.
i will try re install with build number NPLS26.118-20-5 and check if works, after that i update in the post. :fingers-crossed:
i can`t put links to the screenshots :crying:
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I have tried flashing modem also but it did'nt work
Have tried many things but no luck till now
malkuu said:
I am fed up with this phone
And my phone is not under warranty ?
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Then there is no solution.
Mine is still under warranty, I sent it to Motorola two months ago, and they have NOT fixed it yet.
I will NEVER buy another Moto again.
I had this problem with wifi (mac 02:00...) and it came out to be a 100% software problem. I got it as a result of unsuccessful BL unlock, twrp, then root... Finally I decided to get back to locked BL and stock ROM. And "voila!" my wifi is back and is fully functional...
Very Well
chegemli said:
I had this problem with wifi (mac 02:00...) and it came out to be a 100% software problem. I got it as a result of unsuccessful BL unlock, twrp, then root... Finally I decided to get back to locked BL and stock ROM. And "voila!" my wifi is back and is fully functional...
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Congrants :good:
That is a great new for all of us (if the cause is the same of course).
now the big question, how did you do it?. You could be a little more specific please.
1. what stock frimware you used?
I try whit this (XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETAIL_7.1.1_NPLS26.118-20-5-3_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip) this because the build number of my moto z in this moment is NPLS26.118-20-5-3 but i dont sure.
The Frimware i got it from this web https: //mirrors.lolinet.com/ firmware/moto/griffin/official/RETUS/
2. You previous version ROM ( 7.1.1. ) of android corresponse to the new version stock (7.1.1.) you used to flash or are diferents ??.
3. The Build Number Version was equals?
Thanks for your time!!
i got it fixed when i formatted my cell from recovery now wifi is working but bluetooth is not so definitely its not the hardware issue its only related to software
I have a similar problem with wifi (and hotspot) in my Moto Z. Wifi MAC is 02:00:00:00:00:00.
The battery is also drained really quick - it lasts only 1 day.
The problem occurred a few days ago without any good reason - I did not update nor install anything lately. I tried wiping cache - no success.
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MAC has returned to normal, bluetooth is working.
Wifi still does not find any networks.
My battery mod does not charge the phone - I have no idea why
LitD said:
I have a similar problem with wifi (and hotspot) in my Moto Z. Wifi MAC is 02:00:00:00:00:00.
The battery is also drained really quick - it lasts only 1 day.
The problem occurred a few days ago without any good reason - I did not update nor install anything lately. I tried wiping cache - no success.
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MAC has returned to normal, bluetooth is working.
Wifi still does not find any networks.
My battery mod does not charge the phone - I have no idea why
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How did you got it back ? Explain something
I did not get it back - wifi still does not work, only MAC returned to normal.
I did not do anything special - just discharged and recharged the phone a few times.
Yesterday I reflashed the kernel (latest TurboZ), wiped cache and power drainage has returned to normal, but MAC is again 02:00:00:00:00:00. No idea why.
Just few days after installing miui 12, got this problem. The phone is stuck on a boot loop. If I pattern unlock the phone, I get a toast saying "find device stopped unexpectedly". Unfortunately, I don't have a backup. :crying:
Is there any way to save my phone? or may be get a backup?
I too experienced the same bug, i went to the official service centre to fix the issue. They reflashed the os but the same issue kept arising again and again after a day or two, the service center guys had no clue what's going on. At last I decided to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom rom. Now am using RR without any issue.
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I too experienced the same bug, i went to the official service centre to fix the issue. They reflashed the os but the same issue kept arising again and again after a day or two, the service center guys had no clue what's going on. At last I decided to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom rom. Now am using RR without any issue.
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yeah, I am also in the same track but I am unable to make MiFlash Unlock tool to recognize my phone in fastboot mode. Adb does recognize, Mi PC Suite recognizes it but says phone software has to be updated. (Using latest MIUI 12).
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
Dhamo200694 said:
yeah, I am also in the same track but I am unable to make MiFlash Unlock tool to recognize my phone in fastboot mode. Adb does recognize, Mi PC Suite recognizes it but says phone software has to be updated. (Using latest MIUI 12).
Any help is much appreciated. Thanks.
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Use an Intel pc. Amd has issues with mi flash unlock too l. Run as admin. Turn off all anti virus/ firewall applications.
Having the exact same issue on my POCO F1, recently updated to MIUI 12. It was working pretty well up until 10 mins ago.
Battery went under 5% and the device went into ultra power saving mode, then restarted. Now every time I unlock the pattern, the toast pops up "Find my device..." and it goes into bootloop.
Now there isn't even a pop up, device immediately goes into bootloop.
bro, i just now facing this.. can you help me out
Well, MIUI 12 is not going good in poco F1.
If anyone who has not updated to MIUI 12, don't update the phone. Currently there are many bugs in the update
Long story short -
Some are unable to boot up the phone, some stuck in bootloop, some unable to use their passwords, some unable to set up new password, Second space not working, etc etc ...
I also updated to MIUI 12 and was unaware of the bugs.
But the device booted up and password (both fingerprint and face unlock) was working fine but I was unable to change it. Second space was working too. So I was happy that there is not much issue.
But then come the buggy part.
I started playing COD m after update and battery drained like hell 100 to 30 in 1.5 hour. I was shocked by this.
After charging I started to play again but this time (with battery issue) screen freezing happened and then happened at regular intervals. So the gaming experience on MIUI 12 was ruined.
Then I just find MIUI 9 for it and flashed it. (Ya, factory reset in this process too ?) But it is working fine now. Got fast charging module and custom thermal for gaming and it worked.
Currently no issue at all.
But I am still finding a custom kernel for poco F1 to overclock cpu and GPU (not able to find any till now).
Nearly every kernel is ment for MIUI 11 and 10 only. So I am digging deep for now to find a kernel for MIUI 9.
At last just one message - Don't update untill mi release a stable and bug free MIUI 12 version.
If MIUI 12 is working fine on your poco F1, either you are lucky or you have not encountered a bug till yet.
Without data loss, is this method come back to normal as before for poco f1 mobile?
Without data loss, is this method come back to normal as before for poco f1 mobile?
josinpaul said:
I too experienced the same bug, i went to the official service centre to fix the issue. They reflashed the os but the same issue kept arising again and again after a day or two, the service center guys had no clue what's going on. At last I decided to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom rom. Now am using RR without any issue.
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MIUI keeps on restarting in poco f1..
Without data loss, is this method come back to normal as before for poco f1 mobile?
arulprakash2000 said:
MIUI keeps on restarting in poco f1..
Without data loss, is this method come back to normal as before for poco f1 mobile?
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If you don't want to loose your data, try flashing the rom using mi flash tool. But nothing can guarantee data security. You should back up your data regularly, waiting for a mishap or trusting on a single electronic device is just foolish, do make multiple copies of important data, if you want it to be secure.
I also have this problem. Updated my POCO F1 to miui 12 and it is in bootloop all the time. The bootloader is locked but I cannot unlock it now with no access to the device. How can I flash again a lower version?
If I don't mind losing the data how can I go back to previous version?
No brother, I encountered the same issues you mentioned. I stuck with MIUI logo loop after that I did a hard reset to mobile phone working condition.
I have to admit, I'm pretty confused and a bit tired... nothing is working for me as in other phones and I can't seem to find any reliable info how to tackle my problems :/
I have the RMX2202 model in the 8/128 GB version.
My end goal is to have Android 12 and from what I read, I need the latest Android 11 update first for that. Only, the system shows me that the version I have (RMX2202_11_A.13) is already the latest, and from what I look on the internet, A.16 is already available.
I even downloaded a zip with both the OS version A.16 and the Android 12 beta, but when I try to install either of them, it shows me "Verification failed. Package incompatible with your system."
I also tried booting the phone in safe mode, because I saw that people on YT had an option to install from a file there.... but I don't have it. I can only do Wipe, or Reboot.
Please help :c
PS.: This phone is from a major chain store in Poland, so I'm assuming it is the Global version.
Welcome to XDA
Consider yourself lucky.
Android 11 and 12 are a mess.
Android 10 is still relatively functional and usable.
Rule #1 - If your device firmware is fast, stable and fulfilling its mission, let it be.
Thank you for the welcoming msg
But just one thing, I said that I have RMX2202_11_A.13 on my phone right now, so I'm already on the Android 11, but just not on the latest update of it.
And I understand your point, but I'd still want to try Android 12, and even root this phone in the future.
I appreciate your warnings, but these are my needs right now and I'd very much like to know how and if I can do it at all on this phone
Android 12 beta was only for firmware a09.
Have the exact same issues! Can't do anything, I think it might be that I choose to unlock the bootloader via dev option but not sure, have you done that as well? I cant boot in to real recovery (only have the same option as you mentioned, wipe,reboot,turn of)
Can someone help us or point us in the right direction on how we can at least sideload an update somehow? No root, stock ROM.
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Thank you for the welcoming msg
But just one thing, I said that I have RMX2202_11_A.13 on my phone right now, so I'm already on the Android 11, but just not on the latest update of it.
And I understand your point, but I'd still want to try Android 12, and even root this phone in the future.
I appreciate your warnings, but these are my needs right now and I'd very much like to know how and if I can do it at all on this phone
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Here's what I done.
Installed the VPN below
LineCN - VPN to visit China - Apps on Google Play
A VPN Application for Chinese to visit China
play.google.com
Run the VPN
Run software update. Now a blue button should appear. Click on it.
Download and pray for the gods.
Reverendo Philips said:
Here's what I done.
Installed the VPN below
LineCN - VPN to visit China - Apps on Google Play
A VPN Application for Chinese to visit China
play.google.com
Run the VPN
Run software update. Now a blue button should appear. Click on it.
Download and pray for the gods.
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It works for me! I needed to put the slider back from "unlock bootloader" and restart the phone then I got it! Thank you very much!
Hello,
I have the exact same issue, I am stuck in RMX2202_11_A.13
I tried VPN, I tried re-enabling all user-disabled apps but nothing seems to work.
I have a global phone with global rom but I would like to get at least some update.
The update by VPN worked for me but I still dont have the Normal recovery, only partial. The is a bit weird to me.
My phone is OnePlus 7T Pro HD1913 EU version. I have recently had a problem with auto-rotating the screen. I tested on the system versions 10.0.7, 10.0.13, 10.0.14, 11.0.5.1, 11.0.6.1, 11.0.7.1 and I have the auto turning upside down every time. I was flashing in different ways (OTA, fastboot, MSM) nothing helps. Full wipe downgrade versions don't help either. The same is true after installing a custom rom. Only when I install closed beta Hydrogen OS 12, auto-rotation works properly. Can someone advise me something?
same issue, I'm on latest Android 11 build after I downgraded from color os 12.1
I also think that it happened after testing the Chinese 12 system. The strangest thing is that when I reinstalled this closed beta 12, it has no problem with proper screen rotation. I tried to calibrate the sensors in the service menu, unfortunately it did not help.
I am facing the same issue. It doesn't bother me when I am portrait mode. When I go to landscape mode, it just reverse my screen up. I try to find solutions but no one I found nothing. If anyone found something please help me with that.
I am also facing the same issue.
Youtuber Techibee has found a way to fix it. He will be uploading his video soon.
https://youtube.com/c/ashokmor007TechiBee
Hope it fixes soon.
here is the link he uploaded the video hope it may help you also.
i tried myself it fixed the auto rotate issue.
Atharvaisbadhir said:
I am also facing the same issue.
Youtuber Techibee has found a way to fix it. He will be uploading his video soon.
https://youtube.com/c/ashokmor007TechiBee
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Thank you very much. Before this fix was released, I previously flash persist.img from another phone (I didn't make a copy of the my original persist.img). All sensors are working properly, but the fingerprint is not working. I will probably not fix it anymore without sending it to the service.
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Thank you very much. Before this fix was released, I previously flash persist.img from another phone (I didn't make a copy of the my original persist.img). All sensors are working properly, but the fingerprint is not working. I will probably not fix it anymore without sending it to the service.
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Yeah flashing someone’s else persist breaks your fingerprint functionality and your widevine certificate.
i think you should send it to service centre.