There are several solutions to mount a mini computer or TV box behind a display, and while VESA mount is one of them, your TV may not support it, so Shenzhen Tomato has come up with “magic tape” combined with an IR extension cable to help you hook their latest X96 TV box behind your TV.
Let’s go through the main specifications first:
- SoC – Amlogic S905X quad core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 1.5GHz/2.0GHz with penta-core Mali-450MP GPU @ 750 MHz
- System Memory – 1GB DDR3 (option: 2GB)
- Storage – 8GB eMMC flash (option: 16GB) + micro SD card slot up to 64GB
- Video Output – HDMI 2.0a up to 4K @ 60 Hz, and AV port (composite video)
- Audio Output – HDMI, optical S/PDIF, AV port (stereo audio)
- Video Codecs – 4K VP9 @ 60 fps, 4K 10-bit H.265 @ 60 fps, 4K H.264 up to 30 fps
- Connectivity – 10/100M Ethernet, and 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi. No Bluetooth
- USB – 2x USB 2.0 ports
- Misc – Power button and LED, IR receiver, IR port for extension cable
- Power Supply – 5V/2A
- Dimensions & Weight – N/A
The device runs Android 6.0.
The picture above shows the various mounting options including wall-mounting, and what the company calls “magic tape” but just looks like Velcro. If you want to use the provided remote control, you’ll also have to connect the IR extension cable and place it somewhere to allow for line of sight operation.
Shenzhen Tomato is now taking orders for their device, and if you are interested in purchasing one or more samples, you can do so for $23 to $25 + shipping, by contacting them through their website.
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Well you can buy Velcro in pound shops in the UK but you still need a IR extender like above. Maybe time for WiFi remotes?
@Theguyuk
There are plenty of air mice already, which would do pretty good job.
I’m not sure it’s Velcro though. It looks like it, but the picture is not very clear.
So S905X boxes will also be very cheap, expected but nice.
@cnxsoft
i haven’t had a chance to look at it, but has amlogic published some linux source updates for the s905x chip ?
Or, still talking linux, would the new X features (hw video decoding) work out of the box on an openelec or kodi setup ?
Or will some X features be restricted to android and won’t make it to linux ?
I understand that the new feature aim at accessing some DRM protected contents and although DRMs and hw decoding are separate technicalities, i was wondering if it could have a negative impact on the linux side of things ?
@mdel
Amlogic source from 2016-05-04 contain VP9 driver in kernel. libplayer in buildroot has VP9 support. Buildroot has new configs, but unsure which is which box. Guessing gxb, gxtvbb, gxl is S905/S905X core. Many dev board configs p200, p201, p211, p212 ..
Userspace video decoding for Amlogic use libplayer own API. This only analyze video file and push ES/TS/PS packet to kernel device.
Amlogic Android is on top of libplayer API. Also gstreamer integration for Linux. Kodi Amlogic port opens kernel devices direct.
Work is done by kernel driver, load microcode and feed packet to VPU. driver/amlogic/amports
@Teiko
ok thx for the info, i’ll check the kernel config options of that source tree.
For the moment i’m having fun with the extra cheap (and very tiny) Nexbox A95X (s905, $22 on gearbest) which works really surprisingly well with kodi 16.1 on android 5.1. I’ll test linux or openelec on it too and see how kodi performs there.
That A95X box is going to become my new cheap favorite and replace the beelink x2 (same price but h3 soc) on which i was trying to run my linux setups without great success despite all armbian goodies already available..
@mdel
Where will you get the openelec build for the A95X machine ?
Thanks
hi
i have x96. But I have a problem, running movies in kodi,Suddenly out of the program kodi.
It seems Android 6 is very heavy
Is there a new update for x96
Is it possible to install Android 5 or 4 on the device x96
@pasalar
Android 6.0 should be fine, but they may have to work on some bugs to improve the firmware.
I’ve just asked them, and they told me they don’t have an update right now.
I need to link to download the latest update .
I will be grateful if someone help me
@cnxsoft
i have the same problem. please for any further news
I have problem is on the run apps royal IPTV & IPFOX & Atlas IPTV. Suddenly out of the applications
latest update .
http://52.10.143.169/x96/
@pasalar
how can we install it .do you have fix the problems
Problems as well. unsolved
hardware keyboards have problems (tested 3 models) – ENTER key not working 🙁
I bought two of these. Blue light does not come in. Can’t get either to work. Use mains power too
Hello Martin
Did you solve the problem I just bought a new s905x x96 and no blue light no boot.
Kodi crashes all the time, it only runs for a few minutes on stock 6.0.1 firmware. Upon inspection I found it’s only running on 1 out of 4 CPUs. Have you got root files for this box on 6.0.1 please? I want to get all 4 CPUs working to see if that’s why Kodi won’t run.
Also do you have any drivers or software needed to flash? How do you flash this box?
Thanks in advance
my x96 has compilation 2160801.16 39 is safe to update
my x96 has compilation 2160801.16:39… is safe to update now? please
Please need a tutorial how OTA update my x96….
I saw new update file has been uploaded. FileTime=2016/08/23 Version=1.0.5
Unknown errors! Please quit and try it again!…. not download the update .. has major improvements this update? …
I got error when try to install last update over OTA. Eny success upgrade?
the update was successful, but has many problems … no Google TV remote, can not integrate USB memory Quasar in Kodi .. dlna is very bad … this new update did faster start and a few changes .. .Thanks for the Work.
And wait many
I have a problem with HDMI connection – black screen on tv ( TV Panasonic tx-42as300e)
In other devices working great. Any sugestions?
@Leon
Wow… That box seems to have so many issues…
First make sure you have the latest firmware. Try to connect it to another TV or via the AV port to complete the OTA update. If that does not work, try other HDMI inputs on your TV and/or other HDMI cables. If it still not work, you’d have to use another TV, or wait for a fix.
@Leon
I have an I have an Nexbox A95X (905x). I guess it is very similar to this.
I have connected it to a projector (Vivitek D511), where it was working.
However it is not working on the following 2 plasma TV-s:
Pioneer PDP-4280XA
Panasonic VIERA TH-42PV60A
Both of the TVs were connected through HDMI.
It shows NO SIGNAL, the screen is black.
It ‘s neither working on the following projector:
EPSON EB-X12
No signal, blue screen.
Kodi 16.1 crashing all the time! Also very poor performance WiFi. Network lost unpredictable signal is lost and disconnect. At the same time smartphone shows the excellent quality of wifi reception!
We are waiting for new firmware with fixes.
Before updating and after updating do a factory reset and have no problem with kodi … wifi not more than 15 meters and have no conection problems.
impossible to update google market (google play) app. pls fix it in new firmware
Most android boxes have reset button in AV port, where is reset button located on x96?
After watching a film. Go to watch another. KODI crashes out. have to restart KODI. Have inastalled fresh KODI, still does the same. Have done latest updates, still does the same. Anyone have same prob???
As previously asked, where is the reset button. for toothpick method. ThanX.
The reset button is in the AV port
Anyone got a flashable image for use with USB Burning Tool for this box ??? cant seem to find it anywhere 🙁
if anyone needs the / a flashable firmware that works on this box, here you go: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2016/08/27/x9-4k-amlogic-s905x-android-6-0-marshmallow-64bittv-box-firmware-20160827/
this is for usb burning tool
Juran… this firm Work correct in the x96?
please comment as this firm works …
@Szasza
It was just an hdmi cable problem, try with another cable better an old one (from 1.0 to 1.3 version)
Hey @anavarro, it is not the same firmware as i got on my x96 box from where i purchased it. But it works just fine, there are many “rebranded” x96 boxes around 😛 The IMG file i linked to, works just fine on my x96 box.
@anavarro
Hey @anavarro, it is not the same firmware as i got on my x96 box from where i purchased it. But it works just fine, there are many “rebranded” x96 boxes around 😛 The IMG file i linked to, works just fine on my x96 box.
thanks Joran … it’s very good to have another option …
the last upgrade of the x96 is worse than the other …
kodi crash, the x96 in safe mode many times … etc etc
Please send pics of the interface and functions
@Ren
Thank you, I will try that one too.
Szasza…please comment the results and the method that you used
@anavarro
Its not that easy to get such a cable. I have 2 new one, but buying an older 1.1-1.3 is a challenge…
Check this metod Szasza https://youtu.be/ZPtmwwEpB3g
My box is not bricked, only it gets not recognized via HDMI by my Panasonic plasma tv, only A/V.
New update 2016/09/27 in progres.
Ota root.zip
????
hey , there is a starting sound on my x96 before it enters main android screen , does anyone know how to disable that ?
Oh my gosh I hate that sound too!!
@GeorgeCY
You are probably talking about the boot animation logo. Try to search for instructions how to remove or change the animation logo in Android (firmware).
Bonjour.
Je désire me procurer la tv box x96 Android 6.0 2gb , j aimerais savoir si vous me l’a conseillé . Est elle équipée du bluetooth?
Merci
@Dany
See comments above with many complaints. X96 does not come with Bluetooth.
Hi there, I would like to make sure there is a power button on this box. Thank you.
The box not contains a power button …. turn off from the remote control
The new update its fine but kodi crash … i install SPMC… very very good!!
Update done and it still kicks/crashes on kodi and spmc
to avoid problems I factory reset.
Don’t work CEC…
Kodi si old and crash.
Have also tried the factory reset route still no luck ?
I can not load the new update? or your box died?
I want the original Android notification bar in the high of screen because i dont like his launcher .what is the solution?
because change launcher dont work
I would not recommend this box until they fix the AMCODEC on off position. it causes noticeable video frame loss and stuttering at 1080p, i have a bunch of these boxes…. total crap until they come up with a fix for this, has anyone ever figured out how to get it stable with the AMCODEC on in the kodi video settings? (watch a video with it on and then try it with it off you will understand very fast about what I mean.)
totally agree … this box NO plays HD .. is not true that Widevine is certified NETFLIX WILL NOT PLAY IN HD …
The most bad update WIFI DISCONECTION KODI CRASHES
no update is the worst update
It is really impossible to use with the new firmware …
off wifi
kodi crash
no write permissions to micro usb usb
very bad firmware worst
please fix it
thanks
Kodi crashes when you delete the version alreaidy installed in the box and you install it fresh from Play Store. To avoid this, you’ll have to factory reset and keep the version of Kodi.
(By the way, the october firmware update let you have access to Play Store and it’s rooted. So fat, it seems they provide monthly updates, appreciable effort).
Now, if you don’t like the configuration of Kodi as it is with all its useless addons, you go to parameters -> applications -> you select Kodi and you delete data.
I have not tested Wifi.
I am quite satisfied with this box I bought only 30 € with 2 Gb ram and 16 Gb rom! Great deal 🙂
thanks for your comment I could stabilize kodi removing amcodec option in the configuration … I could not disconnections wifi … be nice enable write permissions in microsd and usb .. I also appreciate the effort, but I think we should try more time before.
I need stock rom for this box, X96 Amlogic S905X. Where can i find it? Please help.
I had backup rom before. i mistakely deleted. if any one have backup Rom. that can be help also
@harkaman
Shenzhen Tomato X96 firmware: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1b0PCrc password:hp7u
@cnxsoft I cannot donwload.I don’t have username and pass. I tried to make one, but not possible. Any idea how can I download
Shenzhen Tomato X96 firmware: https://pan.baidu.com/s/1b0PCrc password:hp7u
@cnxsoft Now. i can download. Download speed is very slow. I have one more box som need rom img file. KM8 AMLogic S905X. Where can i FInd it I tried google. But still no luck. Do you have this also
@harkaman
If it’s a problem to complete the download I normally use BaiduExporter -> http://www.cnx-software.com/2015/01/14/downloading-files-on-baidu-or-via-http-bittorrent-or-metalink-in-linux-with-baiduexporter-aria2-and-yaaw/
KM8 S905 firmware -> http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/08/22/mini-review-of-mecool-bm8-tv-box-with-android-6-0-and-kodi-17-0/#comment-533246
@cnxsoft
I cannot read all. but I click something, then i got 4mb/s download speed. Now all done. Box running fine. Thanks alot.
KM8 S905x firmware
I don’t fine file which i can burn with usb tool. I need that PLease help.
@cnxsoft
@cnxsoft
I cannot read all. but I click something, then i got 4mb/s download speed. Now all done. Box running fine. Thanks alot.
KM8 S905x firmware
I don’t fine file which i can burn with usb tool. I need that PLease help.
@Harkaman look this post up …
Joran
September 13th, 2016 at 18:54 | #36
Reply | Quote
if anyone needs the / a flashable firmware that works on this box, here you go: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2016/08/27/x9-4k-amlogic-s905x-android-6-0-marshmallow-64bittv-box-firmware-20160827/
this is for usb burning tool
@anavarro
please comment as this firm works …
@anavarro
Hey @anavarro, it is not the same firmware as i got on my x96 box from where i purchased it. But it works just fine, there are many “rebranded” x96 boxes around ? The IMG file i linked to, works just fine on my x96 box.
Hello
I need some help, i got a leelbox Q3 Pro, need to update to the lastest firmware or restore it.
the box dont load.
Thanks in advance
@Alejandro
You need to contact the seller or leelbox to try to get the firmware.
Good morning everyone
I also had problems with my x96 in wifi and kodi. Yesterday installed firmware nexbox was all 100% but the remote control stopped working.
I installed the other http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.php/2016/08/27/x9-4k-amlogic-s905x-android-6-0-marshmallow-64bittv-box-firmware-20160827/ firmware
But the remote control does not work, already tested another remote command equal and nothing.
Can anyone give me a hand to get the remote control to operate.
thank you
Test the app update & backup with the firm of x96 update…. select wipe data and wipe media selected the firmware.zip
http://52.10.143.169/x96/ download the update.zip
I hope to work your box
good day anavarro
thanks for the help but the box remains the same.
not the way to get a box of origin, do a full reset?
I used the program in USB_Burning_Tool firmwares ke had installed.
thank you
One solution would be to use another remote with a usb plug such as an air mouse. The opportunity to get a good one 🙂
good evening
already I bought a remote with a USB plug
Thank you for your help
But I wonder why the malfunction.
From time ti time the TV loos the dark kolors and show light blue and light orange colors. When I disconnect HDMI and reconnect it gets fine again for a while. I already replace the HDMI cable. Where is the problem?
Where can I get a printable user manual with step by step guidance?
@Daniel
It could be related to HDMI CEC.
1. Try to disabled it in the box itself
2. If it does not work, disable it in the TV too (HDMI CEC may be called another name depending on your TV brand).
@cnxsoft
Thank you for quick advise. I will look in my SONY Bravia
@KAREKA
hey, suddenly today, i happened to have the same issue with my X96: does not respond to the remote 🙁 very annoying!
I reinitialised it but in vain…
Any solution ?
@KAREKA
That happened to me … and I fixed it by disconnecting and connecting the adapter ir…
@anavarro
Great 🙂 Thank you!
If i may, i would like to submit another question: i have 2 audio devices connected to the box via the 2 USB ports. I could not find a way to toggle the audio output from one device to the other.
Is it possible to do it and, if so, how ?
thank you for your help
@anavarro
Good Morning
Can you explain how I did it?
My remote control was great but when I changed firmware it stopped working soon I already tested another command and it is still the same.
Someone help me?
Thank you
@KAREKA
Disconnect everything just leave hdmi …
Do a factory restoration …
Connect the IR extender …..
@harkaman
How do I download this file from panbaidu
https://pan.baidu.com/s/1b0PCrc
thx
@anavarro
Good Morning
I’ve tried it in several ways and it does not give anything.
What firmware do you install?
@cnxsoft
Thank you for the links!
I have one question though, Which folder is for the 1g/8g model x96?
i dont want to flash the incorrect firmware and there is one folder which is labelled as both
@MrWood
Not sure. If there are two folders, check if the date is different, and if so download the newer one.
Good morning people
I got flashed X96_AP6330.7z again to get the IR remote control.
Now I would like to know the most suitable firmware without losing the IR remote control.
I thank you for the help, thank you.
hello,i have read in a forum from russia about this box..they have system.apk that can give a notification drawer and bottom bar to this box.but i cannot download from there.somebody had that file and can share here.thanks
@mrag
Feel free to post the link to the russian forum, maybe somebody can manage to download it and repost it somewhere.
We also have a post about something similar @ http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/08/06/how-to-customize-amlogic-android-firmware-a-tutorial-with-nexbox-a95x-s905-tv-box/
here http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=767468&st=2100#entry55222686
@mrag
OK. The problem is that they’ve removed to link to SystemUI.apk.
The only one I have is http://www.cnx-software.com/download/SystemUI.zip.
However, I don’t think it will be compatible with Android 6.0, as it was used in EM95 TV box (Amlogic S905) @ http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/02/26/eny-em95-amlogic-s905-tv-box-review/
i thought in that forum we need to be a member first before had access to any file.
My X96 box does not have the navigation bar (home , back , recent apps).
I change to nova launcher and install “simple control” app from play store,
when I click the recent apps button , it does not show the recent apps screen.
Is it normal?
How to fix it?
myx96 box has a problem is KODI be muted, I don’t know how to fix it, any suggestion of for help?
@peter
Only Kodi, or system wide? If system wide try to remove USB devices, and see if it works.
Is there any luck to have the option “Force RGB” in the firmware? Because I have problem with a Sony LCD, it’s from time to time purple and i must to change the HDMI port to get it normaly. Any help will be very good.
it’s only KODI
@hans
Some people had pink screens due to HDMI CEC in the past. Try to disable CEC in your box and your Sony TV. Note: HDMI CEC is called Bravia Sync in Sony’s TVs.
@peter
Kodi has it own volume control in the settings, it might be worth checking this out. Also make sure HDMI audio pass-through is not enabled if you don’t use it.
I had doing all this in the few past days, but i had no luck. It’s maybe preferable to add this option in the firmware (In kernel linux and in the Screen Menu).
i did,but it wasn’t working.
I can not open play store There has to pass the old version to open once, then again it does not work.
Same here
unfortunately, google play store has stopped 🙁
Installing the last play store apk from apkmirror.com didnt solve the problem …
I noticed that I dont have “OTA” application and I dont know why, so I suppose the box is not updated
Someone help !!!
nmou88
Easy … restore the system
New firmware is not present, support is finished? Where can I download the 1.0.9? The latest version I do not like
Same day, Same problem. ????
@nmou88: Did the Restore fix the Playstoreproblem?
It is very disturbing,google play does not work
download last version from here http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=203803&st=12540#entry55717573 rename downloaded apk to Phonesky.apk and via root explorer put it in a directory system/priv-app/Phonesky
and restart device
I tried the Root File Manager, ES File Explorer, Explorer, no access
Install
com.android.vending_7.3.07.K-all_0_PR_139935798-80730700_minAPI14(240,320,480dpi)
and
com.google.android.gms_10.0.84_(234-137749526)-10084234_minAPI21(armeabi-v7a)(240dpi)
search here http://www.apkmirror.com/
Google Play Store runs perfectly
direkt download
http://www.file-upload.net/download-12218176/com.android.vending_7.3.07.K-all_0_PR_139935798-80730700_minAPI14240320480dpi_apkmirror.com.apk.html
http://www.file-upload.net/download-12218185/com.google.android.gms_10.0.84_234-137749526-10084234_minAPI21armeabi-v7a240dpi_apkmirror.com.apk.html
Hallo
Ist jemand zufällig aus der deutschsprachigen Ecke zum gegenseitigen Erfahrungsaustausch und Hilfe ?
RESET BUTTON in the IR PORT
http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=749e92-1483550866.jpg
http://www.bilder-upload.eu/show.php?file=210824-1483551036.jpg
🙂
@prison77
The only fix for the google market problem i found is flashing the box with custom Rom. You need to download http://4pda.ru/pages/go/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyadi.sk%2Fd%2FGzQUC_LkvYuXC&e=53312681 than you have to extract the x96_c_nn_SDcard.rar into freshly formatted to FAT 32 Micro SD card. Afterwards insert the SD Card into your x96 box and go to UPDATE&BACKUP app. Under Wipe data / Wipe media click on select option and choose x96_107_custom_by_nn.zip than just Hit update and wait like 5-10min. Keep in mind that this rom comes with notification bar, navigation bar and nova launcher. For the best experience i suggest installing this launcher https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ss.squarehome2
I tested it and it works pretty good on my device s905x 2GB Ram 16GB Storage version.
Thanks, worked perfectly.
Hello – Kodi 16 is very unstable and crashes after a movie and must be sutured again – Is Kodi 17 more stable? And if so which Kodi must be taken? ARMv7a (32bit)? – x86? – ARMv8A (64bit)?
For problems with Kodi and it crashes the setting in Kodi change.
System -> Video -> Acceleration
Then switch off the AMCODEC.
With me, Kodi now runs super and does not crash anymore. Try it
Has anyone successfully installed Kodi Krypton RC2 to the X96? I have tried both installing over 16.1 and uninstalling 16.1 first and neither works. Always ends in “Installation failed” after crunching for a bit. Is there something I am missing here?
Good morning, or under X96 can be connected Bluetooth adapter, so to play on the wireless game controller (pad)?
@Przemek
I don’t have X96, but usually it’s not possible to easily add Bluetooth via USB on Android TV boxes.
I don’t know about a wireless gamepad, but I use a BT keyboard with usb dongle and it works very well.
@Tex0817
What’s the model of your BT keyboard?
Hello,
what is the difference between the two USB ports, as they have two different colors?
Thank you.
Bought 3 of the X96 boxes from 2 sellers. 2 of them work fine and accepted updates through the OTA app.
But the last one has some weird kernel on it that does not update.
+ Play store stopped working. (deleting updates and other options does not work as normally would in similar situations)
working version is:
kernel 3.14.29
build nr 20161122.11:27
non working:
kernel 3.14.29 vincent@ubuntu #8
build nr MHC19J.20161117 test-keys
This version also does NOT have the OTA app but some weird 2013 update tool.
I tried to use the update.zip with this app from the working version on the non working but halfway it crashed 🙁
The online option fails off course 🙁
I also tried the micro sd card method mentioned in this thread but that didn’t do anything good (for play store fix)
Why would any vendor put energy in ruining the software on the product he’s selling beats me.
I’m now going for the USB burn tool and wonder if i could backup the working ROM and use that on the other one?
Or is there a simpler way?
p.s. i have had no crashes with KODI.
Any advise about the USB burn would be appreciated.
@Obelix
About firmware update:
1. update.zip is normally for micro SD card / USB flash drive update method. If you do this remove all other USB devices
2. some-name.img is normally firmware to be used with USB Burning Tool. The latest version and method can be found @ http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11/06/amlogic-usb-burning-tool-still-sucks-in-2016/
3. Alternatively if you have a some-name.img firmware, you could also try to update the firmware from micro SD card using another method: http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11/19/how-to-create-a-bootable-recovery-sd-card-for-amlogic-tv-boxes/
@_Gigino_
Both USB ports should have the same color as X96 only has USB 2.0 ports.
Generally speaking, you can get three colors with USB:
Black / White -> USB 2.0
Blue -> USB 3.0
Yellow -> Always on charging port
@cnxsoft
In fact it was what I knew myself. The doubt arose seeing a white USB port and the other black. See photos:
https://postimg.org/image/qaom5t1p9/
By the way, in my X96 2/16GB, the reset button is located inside the AV jack.
What is the procedure for the hard reset?
Thanks for the answers
@_Gigino_
Sorry, I don’t know why they chose to have two separate colors for USB.
The reset button is used for firmware recovery, in case you want to reflash the firmware.
One example of use is linked in comment #137 above.
@Tex0817 Sign up for kodi beta tester and kodi v17 will be available in the playstore within minutes
Hello,
for those experiencing crashes with KODI try to install SPMC
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.semperpax.spmc16
SPMC is a KODI fork optimized for AMLOGIC devices, much faster and stable.
Bye
@Obelix
Did you get it working again with the update.zip file?
I just bought a new TvBox x96 2Go/16go no blue light and blinking red light from behind no picture with Sony tv any idea?
@hans
hi hans, commenting on your message of 12-12-2016, same problem here, on my philips tv. i think ‘force RGB’ could solve the problem; it did when i had the same problem connecting my desktop (with amd radeon hd5450, in which i could switch to RGB) to the philips tv. did you already find (another) solution for the problem?
Good morning
I bought this box x96 everything’s ok I just have a little problem on some applications iptv type I does not make me perfect player, then copy and paste. Someone can help me ??? I have the build 20161122.11: 27
Thank you
@riesjart
Same problem here with a Philips TV.
I tried running libreELEC latest firmwear and did not find anywhere the otion of turning on the “force rgb” option at the menues.
Or maybe it is configuered to do that automaticly?
@riesjart
Hi, the only solution is to use HDMI to VGA Adapter Converter Cable with audio. I have commanded a one, and I’ll describe my adventure with this converter soon.
@hans
hi hans, the x96 also has a 3,5mm jackconnection. i tried that one, with a 3,5mm to 3xRCA-cable (video and audio; white, yellow, red). it works, but the quality is very poor. i’m curious if your hdmi to vga + audio will work to your satisfaction! please keep me informed. i also sent an email to sales@sztomato.com a couple of days ago – asking if they can put a ‘force rgb’-option in a new firmwareversion – but they didn’t respond yet.
@Boogeymonsir
use toothpick on IR opening.
has switch at the end
i need firmware for x96….the tv box don’t run i have os 6.0.1 with ram 2gb + 16 gb
@mauro
Download the firmware linked in the comments above, and flash it to your TV box.
People keep mentioning the Amlogic RGB probldm with older Sony, Philips TV.
I don’t have X96 but I am aware of previous threads on Odroid and Wetek forums.
http://www.wetekforums.com/v/index.php?p=/discussion/28054/solved-solarized-colors
and
http://forum.odroid.com/viewtopic.php?f=144&t=21780&sid=e8df1e6960d9a9b366f17ddd3f637da4
I am using a s912 Alfawise s92 with latest OTA update and that has screen colour space option in display settings. YUV, RGB
@riesjart
Hi again,
Yes the quality of AV Jack is very poor. But using the Hdmi to VGA is good, i’m using this converter now for two days in it’s OK.
The quality is 1920 X 1080 60Hz, the quality is good.
Good luck
@Obelix and @Wil, did you find a rooted firmware for the box with:
kernel 3.14.29 vincent@ubuntu #8
build nr MHC19J.20161117 test-keys
I have two of these boxes but I can’t find a way to root them seeing I can’t find a firmware that works on this box.
Hope you found a solution
@ContraNL
There’s a discussion about root on S905X device, but it includes modding the firmware with some Windows tools.
http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/08/06/how-to-customize-amlogic-android-firmware-a-tutorial-with-nexbox-a95x-s905-tv-box/#comment-533321
When I receive messages via messenger pop-ups appear on the screen. These pop-ups do not disappear with restart.Mai than anyone has this problem?
@prison77
Got to Settings->More Settings->Apps (or similar), then select the app(s) that sent notifications, and disable notifications for that/those app(s).
I got my X96 today, and remote controller is not working…….. 🙁
has anyone found a way to fix this problem ?
because i got also another remote controller with usb IR receiver, but again when the box is in standby mode it wont turn on….
tnx
@ivan
If I understand correctly you have a separate remote control that uses a USB dongle. It cannot be used to power the device since the USB ports are turned off when the device is off or standby mode. You either need to use the provided remote to turn it on, or get another remote control that supports IR learning, so you can teach it the provided remote’s POWER key.
@cnxsoft
yes, you understand correctly. can you tell me is it possible is some way get power to usb when device is in standby mode ? and i have another question, i have one another IR cable which gets the power in standby mode because led light of IR cable is turned on. so i tought i could wire the ir cable with usb cable and then connect usb dongle of seperate remote control, could this work ? Thank you
@hans
hi hans, thanks for your info; i will now also order a hdmi to vga + audio converter
My x96 is working fine … I can extract the remote.conf file and you can put it inside / etc ….. it can work
@anavarro
please can you do that ?
tnx
I think it will work … put it in ….. root / etc
Please comment if I work for you
luck…..
https://www.4shared.com/rar/334AqzVvce/remotecofx96.html
Hi, I put my X96 on limited profile. And it’s done, i cannot do anything. Help me please, Tell me what to do to go out from these profile. Don’t Tell me about the basic settings, not works. Help, please.
Hello Team,
please help… My Google play app again it does not work. I have version: 7.5.08.M-xhdpi [8] [PR] 146162341
please tell me what is the current version od android in x96? i have: MHC19J.20161117 test-keys
and last problem with Netflix – it does not work. version: 4.13.2 build 14565
please help!
Cześć. Rozwiązałem może problem z niedziałający mam sklep Google Play?
Google Play does not work again
for play store, search google for play store apk. there are plenty of versions around and i fixed the problem by trying to install a few different versions over it. my x96 is now running a custom firmware so i cannot see anymore which version of play store fixed the problem. http://androidapksfree.com/devapk/google-inc/google-play-store/ i believe it was 7.2.13.J-all [0] [PR] from that site. if not, i bet it was 1 of the 5 most recent versions.
hello.iwant some help about my tv box.when i turn on my x96 tv box there is only red light and on the tv screen is not signal.what can i do in this situation?please
Como puedo resetear mi x96?. Cambie mi perfil de usuario administrador a restringido, y ahora no puedo restaurarlo, que puedo hacer? O como puedo resetearlo?
Deja presionado el botón de reset en el orificio de AV… conecta a la corriente… y te aparecerá el menú de recuperación de android…
which USB port do I connect to my PC please so I can use the USB Burning Tool to upgrade firmware? Thank you.
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s905x/others-aml-s905x/firmware-roms-tools-bx/586682-firmware-update-mini-m8s-ii-4k-smart-tv-box-amlogic-s905x-2-8gb-wifi-10-100-lan-bt
this custom rom from xannytech is the best rom available for all p212 motherboard based devices including the x96. it beats every stock rom without a doubt.
How to update kodi version 17 ?
My x96 keep switching to restricted profile automatically. Did you fix it? I have the same problem. Can’t switch back to full profile@boomer
Is there a long one (6-8 ft) that I can use to connect my Nexbox so I can hide it out of sight?
@ContraNL
builds with that kernel are fake x96 that x96 is 1GB instead of 2Gb
got also a x96 with that vincent kernel and android shows 2Gb but the hardware is 4x2gb chips so 1Gig ram
my x96 does not work on kodi.16.1,I have tried to make it work.do I need to install kodi 17.1 and again how do I connect BT on this box.
@Przemek
is your kernel also vincent@ubuntu ?
open your box and check your memoryconfiguration
i think that that image is a tempered one that fakes the memory
i also got one x96 on armbian forum i posted a picture of the board but not much respons
but i think that one with that kernel is a tempered one
if you boot armbian or libreelec from sd you notice the memory difference
I have the following problem, I always change the language in Chinese
We reset the factory, the problem persists, the opening appears in Chinese.
@prison77
Have you disabled HDMI CEC on the box, then your TV? Some boxes force the language when it is enabled.
The same symptoms, does anyone have another idea?
Thanks, I disconnected HDMI CEC from tvbox and it worked.I’m trying to disconnect from tv. You’re a big man.
@anavarro
I tried it already, but no luck. It’s still not response….Can someone give me link for stock firmware, at least I have somethg if I want my IR remote back.tq
What’s the recommended app for getting an on-screen power off switch? This box doesn’t have the customary toolbar so I’d appreciate any suggestions. Thx.
@Flixxx
I’ve never tested the power off apps on Google Play store, but if you can’t find any that work. You can normally use the power key on your input device (if any). Alternatively, you could use the remote control, or the smartphone app.
I just bought this Shenzhen Tomato X96 TV Box and it performs very well.