Recommend an Android Box that runs XBMC - [No copyrighted material]

Geekbuying are the official supplier for Tronsmart. You may find it under a different name.

Other device similar (IMO better), and cheaper. There are a lot more.

APM-D01
Meegopad T01
ECS Liva (on Amazon.com)

coldfire1x wrote: »

I have a Tronsmart box, never had any issue with it.

Not sure what the firmware is going to be like. Saw in the details that they are going to release a linux image for it as well. Which would be nice to play around with.

Might order one soon

Pay day today and very tempted...have for Xmas as well.....I can only find on geekbuying and price seem quite high

coldfire1x

I have a Tronsmart box, never had any issue with it.

Not sure what the firmware is going to be like. Saw in the details that they are going to release a linux image for it as well. Which would be nice to play around with.

Might order one soon

coldfire1x wrote: »

I am thinking on getting this one:

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-Draco-AW80-Telos-Allwinner-A80-Octa-Core-Android-4-4-Mini-TV-Box-2-4G-5G-WIFI-802-11AC-Bluetooth-OTA-DLNA-336181.html

Would love to have one of these, highest spec I could find around.....

Buy one and do a review...:P

Wonder what the firmware is like on them?

coldfire1x

I am thinking on getting this one:

http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Tronsmart-Draco-AW80-Telos-Allwinner-A80-Octa-Core-Android-4-4-Mini-TV-Box-2-4G-5G-WIFI-802-11AC-Bluetooth-OTA-DLNA-336181.html

reni10

BobMc wrote: »

have a x8-h, and an x-5, might like to move the 8h upstairs and get this for living room, any irish sellers around on this yet

Think it is only officially released today so might be a few weeks before someone like Futeko has it in stock but it will be the one I go for...

donegal.

i have to buy a kris kringle present.
what box would you recommend for a max budget of 50euro?

i would probably only be used for xbmc and would need quite good wifi. i dont mind sticking a few add-ons onto it , but would prefare not to have to flash roms etc.

BobMc

reni10 wrote: »

Looks like I finally found my ultimate Android TV Box that is as much as can be future proofed: Minix X8H-PLUS
http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/minix_neo_x8-h_plus

Gigabit Ethernet
4k Playback
H265 Playback
IR Remote

Hopefully will be upgradeable to Lollipop and have good custom ROM support.

have a x8-h, and an x-5, might like to move the 8h upstairs and get this for living room, any irish sellers around on this yet

The above method is safe enough, although the M8 has had a lot of problems in the past. That method will unbrick it if it's bricked
But it will also allow you to install another ROM if it is locked.

I got few boxes today. Not sure what I'm looking at.

I have
S812 version of CX-S806 (Youtube video link with horrible music

) it's very small.
A (Dubious) S802 version of CS918T (Can't find a link for that version model)
and one or two more old ones.

michael999999 wrote: »

I ended up selling my M8 aswell. Wouldn't be knowlegable enough to go changing roms and didn't want to brick it!

Mine would be fine but I suspect the seller somehow corrupted recovery maybe???
.I'll keep it and enjoy it as is, just isn't Linux!

michael999999

dahat wrote: »

Appreciate the post but I've decided to leave it on Android as I don't know what's wrong and only guessing from Google and YouTube searches. .
Linux will just have to wait for the next box, preferably a cheapish one!.

I ended up selling my M8 aswell. Wouldn't be knowlegable enough to go changing roms and didn't want to brick it!

Allyall wrote: »

The MXQ, I installed a few ROMS, but went with this
ROM version 108k4 Compiled 27 October - MIRROR1 - MIRROR2
It seems very good now, bit tired will know more tomorrow. No slow down, no lagging and more importantly Media112 doesn't seem to be as much of resource hog, but still is a waste. I'm going to remove it altogether from the firmware.

@Dahat, what method are you using to flash it?
Try the Amlogic burning tool. It should work. I am going to hit bed now, and don't have links handy, but it should be an easy google.

EDIT. - (This should hopefully be it, there should be a newer version)

FROM HERE [2ND METHOD]

Appreciate the post but I've decided to leave it on Android as I don't know what's wrong and only guessing from Google and YouTube searches. .
Linux will just have to wait for the next box, preferably a cheapish one!.

reni10

Looks like I finally found my ultimate Android TV Box that is as much as can be future proofed: Minix X8H-PLUS
http://promotion.geekbuying.com/promotion/minix_neo_x8-h_plus

Gigabit Ethernet
4k Playback
H265 Playback
IR Remote

Hopefully will be upgradeable to Lollipop and have good custom ROM support.

The MXQ, I installed a few ROMS, but went with this
ROM version 108k4 Compiled 27 October - MIRROR1 - MIRROR2
It seems very good now, bit tired will know more tomorrow. No slow down, no lagging and more importantly Media112 doesn't seem to be as much of resource hog, but still is a waste. I'm going to remove it altogether from the firmware.

@Dahat, what method are you using to flash it?
Try the Amlogic burning tool. It should work. I am going to hit bed now, and don't have links handy, but it should be an easy google.

EDIT. - (This should hopefully be it, there should be a newer version)

FROM HERE [2ND METHOD]

If for some reasons, your firmware is badly damaged, and can’t access the recovery mode, that may be the only way to unbrick your board.. Here’s how to proceed. (I haven’t tried myself).
1. Download amlogic_tools.rar
2. You may also want to install Moborobo to make sure you’ve got the right drivers.
3. Extract USB_Burning_Tool_v2.0.0.140306_Alpha_x86.rar from amlogic_tools.rar and click on setup_v2.0.0.140306_Alpha_x86.exe to install the tool
4. Start the USB burning toolS802_USB_Burning_Tool_OrigClick on File->Import image and select your .img firmware.

Click on File->Import image and select your .img firmware

5. make sure your S802 device is powered powered off, with the USB OTG port connected to your PC. Use a toothpick to press the recovery button, and power the device. The USB burning tool should automatically detect your device. (If not, install the moborobo tool).
6. Now click on the Start button button to proceed with the firmware update which should last several minutes.

massy086

dahat wrote: »

Tried that also,wouldn't install for same reason.

maybe try put it back to stock and then try or try another sd card and format it fat32

massy086 wrote: »

try install openelec its great on the mx2 http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?18603-ROM-OpenELEC-for-Amlogic-based-TV-boxes-(M8-MXQ-TV110-MX2-G18)

Tried that also,wouldn't install for same reason.

massy086

dahat wrote: »

Been trying to load Stanes Linux onto my M8 but it won't due to verification failed error.

When I boot into recovery the Android man is on his back with red triangle and when I try to update from ext I get error msg above.

I have tried Open Elec and same result.

Box came flashed with the Mediaman ROM I have mentioned before and am currently unable to flash any ROM.

Anyone got any helpful advice?

try install openelec its great on the mx2 http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?18603-ROM-OpenELEC-for-Amlogic-based-TV-boxes-(M8-MXQ-TV110-MX2-G18)

Been trying to load Stanes Linux onto my M8 but it won't due to verification failed error.

When I boot into recovery the Android man is on his back with red triangle and when I try to update from ext I get error msg above.

I have tried Open Elec and same result.

Box came flashed with the Mediaman ROM I have mentioned before and am currently unable to flash any ROM.

Anyone got any helpful advice?

Big Nelly wrote: »

Hey just wondering about the media skin you mention, are you refering to the launcher? I seen they had this installed on the box I bought recently. I left it running.....didn't think it was resource hungry

Hey, sorry for the late reply, I'm only getting around to this box now, i got sidetracked.
Yep, I'm referring to the 112MediaBox Launcher, which on this box in particular is a ridiculous hog.

I'm going to try four different roms today, and will post back which one I think is best. I think it's the same rom as one of the MXIII's, but I'm not yet sure if it's the realtek or broadcom version.

EDIT.

Also, I didn't bother trying to flash it using the method mentioned in previous post, It was the same way as most now.
1. Extract image to SD Card (Micro SD in this case)
2. Cocktail stick into AV hole.
3. Boot.
4. Update from Ext.

MiCr0

Let me be clear about this - no requested details even via PM for copyright content, or apps to get to copyright content

cullenswood

I don't think anyone actually sends any PMs on this anyway! At least I haven't gotten any!

Dr Turk Turkelton

acelt67 wrote: »

Can someone PM me too please

Could someone PM me s well please?

Invincible

Big Nelly wrote: »

Postage was included in the code.....

Best of luck with the box!!!!

Code took 6% off, postage was free apart from that.

thelynchs

Big Nelly wrote: »

Postage was included in the code.....

Best of luck with the box!!!!

Thanks again Big Nelly - really appreciate all the help & suggestions from everyone here !

loads of posts on here about PM's.....

Could one of the mods confirm what the status is from boards point of view, dont want to be going outside the rules