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How To Update Android TV Box: Firmware Guide

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How To Update Android TV Box: Firmware Guide

Ever wonder what goes on inside your Android TV box?

I mean really inside it.

Each Android TV box has its own specific set of software, called the firmware. Like any piece of technology,

it’s important to keep it updated. Android TV boxes usually come with the latest firmware versions that are available.

The trouble is, that Android TV box firmware can become out of date as fast as you can say “Google Update.”

Some manufacturers are going to be better than others about updating their device’s firmware. I think it sucks when I buy something and find that there’s no tech support after the sale.

Part of setting up your Android TV box is to make sure its got the latest firmware.

So I’ve put together a list of all the major Android TV box manufacturers complete with all of their models and a link to their latest firmware.

I’ve also included the date the firmware was released, if available. That way, you’ll be able to see, by device, when it was updated last.

Note: All files are hosted on the manufacturer’s sites or their sites or fileshares.

I’m hoping this can be a resource for everyone so that their devices can be updated, secure and running smoothly.

JUST GETTING STARTED?

Get up to speed quickly with my Getting Started with TV boxes resource page. Check it out here or using the image below!

Android TV Box Firmware FAQ

I get a lot of questions related to Android TV box firmware – more than any other subject on this site. So I thought I’d post the most frequently asked questions here to help you.

For more streaming device frequently asked questions, head on over to my main FAQ page.

I have ________ TV box and it’s not on the list. Do you know where I can get the firmware?

This list has most of the major TV box manufacturers on it that have download pages for their products.

Some big companies (I’m looking at you BeeLink) don’t have a firmware page and have yet to return any of my emails asking about new firmware.

Chances are that if the box isn’t on the list below, the company either won’t respond to my questions, or doesn’t have any downloads available.

Either way, it’s not a very good sign of how they plan to support you down the road.

My box has Android blah..blah.blah.. on it. Can it be upgraded to the latest version of Android?

Maybe, but I wouldn’t bet on it.

If you have an Android smartphone or tablet, you’ve probably seen that some companies get updates faster than others. That’s one of the huge advantages of the Google Nexus line of smartphones. They get updates first.

You see, its up to the manufacturer when they want to roll out an Operating System upgrade – if they want to at all. To be perfectly blunt,  most manufacturers would rather spend their money developing new products than upgrading old ones. I can’t say I blame them for that.

I bought my box on eBay, or Craigslist, or from some guy that was selling them at the local fair. Do you have an update for that?

No, and he probably doesn’t either.

I hate to break it to you, but buying a TV box from someone you met at a local fair, or worse, a random person on eBay or Craigslist is asking for trouble. Sure, there are reputable sellers on eBay – absolutely. But they’re few and far between, and you can’t always tell by a large feedback score. Let me give you an example: My eBay account has over 1300 positive feedback because its been active since 1998, mostly from things that I’ve bought over the years. If I started selling TV boxes (which I have NO plans to do – EVER), then that feedback that I earned as a buyer would carry over to my selling account. Meaning it has nothing to do with how I treat my buyers.

It’s really easy to scam eBay’s system to get a high feedback. Just because someone has a high feedback, doesn’t mean they’re a good seller. Check out what I think of buying a TV box on eBay for more info.

I have ____ box, can you tell me who the manufacturer is?

Possibly, but it’s not as easy as it should be.

When the first TV sticks (before TV boxes) came out a few years ago, some of the models became household names, but others died off.

The tricky part is that different tech companies kept using the names that worked, bringing out new versions with different hardware. They may have nothing in common with the original, or even be made by the same company.

For example, you can have several different versions of the G-Box TV box – made popular by Matricom.

Notice I said “made popular by” and not “made by”. If you bought a “G-Box TV box”, you may have a Matricom device and you may not.

This is common with “MX” and “MXQ” boxes, too. The box may have the same components, but there’s a good chance it won’t. The best bet is to contact whoever you bought it from and ask them for an update.

Will your firmware work on my TV box?

Uhh…no. Trust me: you don’t want me creating firmware for you. I’m an analyst, not a programmer. 🙂

My TV box looks like one of the boxes on this list. Can I just use their firmware?

Because the Android TV box market is so big, there are a hundreds, if not thousands, of small sellers that are looking to make a quick sale. There’s nothing really wrong with that, mind you. That’s how every small business gets started.

Since they buy their devices in bulk from manufacturers overseas, a lot of people can sell the same box. To upgrade the firmware, you may not want the manufacturer. You may actually want the seller. Here’s why:

After someone buys a bulk shipment of TV boxes, they (maybe) add a custom Kodi build, or hire a developer to make some custom software for it.

Then they sell it – usually on eBay or Craigslist (see above), but maybe on their own website.

If the software on the box is changed in any way, using a generic firmware upgrade may “brick” the device. ‘Bricking’ is a term to describe when a piece of electronics (TV box, tablet, phone, etc.) won’t turn on, or turns on to a black screen.

Essentially, you’ve created a really expensive paperweight, or brick.

To be clear: if you try to put a firmware on your device that wasn’t meant for it, you could ‘brick’ your TV box, making it useless.

I bricked my TV box. How do I fix it?

You may be able to fix it, and you may not. I’ll be perfectly honest, though. That’s not my forte. The best resource I can send you to is Freaktab.com. They have a community of tweakers and firmware developers that may be able to help.

Do you have a Custom Firmware for my TV box?

Not on this list. Custom firmware is, by its nature, more quirky than a stock firmware. It depends how it was created. Sometimes the firmware is designed to fix bugs and be more stable.

Great! But sometimes, it’s built to test the performance limits of the device. That could cause issues down the road.

As I mentioned above, Freaktab.com is a great resource for custom firmware. If you’ve bought a TV box that is popular enough, it’s a chance that someone developed a custom firmware for it.

I am thinking of selling TV boxes. Can you recommend custom firmware developers for me?

Nope. I have no interest in selling TV boxes, or being involved in that side of the business. You’re on your own for that one. Sorry.

 

Jump to Manufacturer Firmware:

 

Android TV Box Firmware Guide

Armada

  • Mach 8 Firmware
  • Jynxbox M6 Firmware
  • Jynxbox M3 Firmware

Download Page

 

 

Cloudnetgo

  • CR8 MiniPC Firmware
  • CR9/S MiniPC Firmware
  • CR10/S TV Box Firmware
  • CR11/S TV Box Firmware
  • CR13/S Ultra 4K Android TV Box Firmware
  • CR16/S Ultra 4K Android TV Box Firmware
  • CR-M200 Miracast Wi-Fi dongle Firmware
  • CR-M200S Miracast Wi-Fi dongle Firmware

Download Page

 

 

 

Compulab

  • Utilite2 MiniPC Firmware

Download Page

 

Enybox

  • Enybox EM8-M8C Firmware
  • Enybox EU2 Firmware
  • Enybox U2 Firmware

Download Page

 

 

 

Eweat

  • EW902 RTD1195 4k Media Player Firmware
  • EW802 Firmware
  • MK903 Firmware
  • MK903IV Firmware
  • MK906 Firmware

Download Page

 

 

Firefly RK3288

Download Page

 

iConsole

iConsole Micro Firmware

No firmware updates

 

Intel NUC

Download Page

 

M8 TV

Download Page

 

MagicBox

Download Page

 

Matricom

G-Box Q Firmware

Firmware Beta 1.2.2

March 5, 2015

Download Here

G-Box MX2 Firmware

Firmware 1.2

August 1, 2014

Download Here

 

MINIX

Find out how to tell what MINIX firmware version is on your device!

  • MINIX NEO X8-H Plus Firmware
  • MINIX NEO X8, X8-H and X8 Plus Firmware
  • MINIX NEO Z64-Android Firmware
    • FOTA Update Available
  • MINIX NEO Z64-Windows Firmware
    • Update through Windows Update
  • MINIX NEO X7 (and X7 mini) Firmware
  • MINIX NEO X5 (and X5 mini) Firmware

Download Page

Firmwares also available through Official MINIX Forum

 

 

MyGica

  • MyGica ATV1800E
  • MyGica ATV582
  • MyGica ATV380
  • MyGica ATV1220T2
  • MyGica ATV1200
  • MyGica ATV520E
  • MyGica ATV400
  • MyGica ATV585
  • MyGica ATV1900AC
  • MyGica ATV586T2
  • MyGica ATV586ATSC

Download Page

 

 

Nagrace

  • Nagrace NT-N3 Firmware
  • Nagrace NT-V5 Firmware
  • Nagrace NT-V6 Firmware
  • Nagrace NT-V3 Firmware

Download Page

 

 

ProBox2

Download Page

  • PROBOX2 EX Firmware

 

Rippl

No download page

Rippl TV Box

No firmware updates

 

RikoMagic – RKM

  • RKM V5 Firmware
  • RKM MK05 Firmware
  • RKM MK12 Firmware
  • RKM MK80FW Firmware
  • RKM MK602 Firmware
  • RKM MK802III Firmware
  • RKM MK802IV Firmware
  • RKM MK902 Firmware
  • RKM MK902II Firmware

Download Page

 

 

 

SkystreamX

No download page

  • SkyStreamX 2 Firmware
  • SkyStreamX 4 Firmware
  • SkyStreamX 5 Firmware

 

Solid Run CuBox-i

Download Page

 

  • OPENELEC – Kodi
  • GeexBox XBMC
  • Debian Linux

 

Tronfy

  • Tronfy MX3 Firmware
  • Tronfy MXQ Firmware
  • Tronfy R89 Firmware

Download Page

 

 

Tronsmart

  • Tronsmart Draco AW80 Firmware
  • Tronsmart Orion R28 Firmware
  • Tronsmart Vega S89 Firmware
    • How to install Tronsmart Vega S89 firmware
  • Tronsmart A928 Firmware
  • Tronsmart MK908II Firmware
  • Tronsmart CX-919 Firmware
  • Tronsmart NX Firmware
  • Tronsmart T1000
  • Tronsmart T2000
  • Tronsmart Mars G01 Drivers

Download Page

 

 

Ugoos

  • Ugoos UT3 Firmware
    • How to install Ugoos UT3 Firmware
  • Ugoos UT3S Firmware
  • Ugoos UM3 Firmware
  • Ugoos UM2 Firmware
  • Ugoos UT2 Firmware
  • Ugoos UT1 Firmware
  • UG009 Firmware
  • M8C AMLS802 Firmware

Download Page

 

 

 

VidOn Box

  • VidOn AV100 Firmware
  • VidOn AV200 Firmware

Download Page (Forum)

 

 

 

Vigica

  • Instructions for updating C60 and C70: Download Here
  • DVB-S2 Vigica C60S Firmware
  • DVB-T2 Vigica C70T Firmware

Download Page

 

 

 

ZIDOO

  • ZIDOO X9 Smart TV Box Firmware
  • Zidoo D1 Firmware
  • Zidoo X1 Firmware
  • Zidoo X6 Pro Firmware
  • Zidoo X5 Firmware

Download Page

 

Reader Interactions

Comments

    • Hello
      Please help with an ott m8s pretty weird
      Inside amlogic s802b
      Wifi ap6330
      Pcb m9&m8 8bit v1.1 2015/09/2
      A sticker behind the board M8s E1s802 2015-12-12
      The only firmware that fit has no wifi
      Any idea iam lost
      Thanks in advance

      Reply

        • Hi Gary. That’s not normally the firmware making that decision, but the individual app you’re trying to use. Keep in mind that Android started out at as a smartphone OS. Android apps are going to look for cellular or wi-fi connections. It wasn’t built for Ethernet.

          Reply

  2. I have an OTT M8S and cant find how to check and update to latest firmware? Any help is much appreciated.

    Reply

  4. Hello, i’m not sure if my model is listed here, there is an app to see what is my device?
    Phisically is like CS918 Tv Box, but i’ve see that there are too many models, such as “plus” “dual” “extreme”…how i can be sure that i’ll download a compatible rom?

    The only things I can see under setup are:

    Serial Number: V8GCU6JBJL
    Model Number: Android TV
    kernel Version: 3.0.36+ zgq_V_104j2 #36 Thu Ced 26 10:02:59 CST 2013
    Vendor Software Version: 203j2

    Please help me, all that i want to do is move app and downloaded file in SD Card, wile now the device store everythin in RAM or integrated nand flash memory.

    Thank you so much and excuse me for my english

    Reply

    • Hi just wondering if you got this sorted, I am looking at upgrading my firmware and the details you entered are replica of mine including the serial number, I am stuck on 4.2.2 thanks

      Reply

  7. Hello,
    I have a cloudnetgo CR13 box. Can u please help me how to install the latest firmware? On the company download center you cannot download the firmware because:
    1. when I try it the very last page is only in Chinese.
    2. Even if I translate it is asking me to install another software to access the file (Baidu). I opened an account there, I download the file but how can I install the update on the TV-BOX?

    If I try directly on the android box, in SETTINGS- about device- system updates-check now
    it says that the current version is the last one (version 1.0.0) but this is the very first version and I saw on the Cloudnetgo page that there was several updates available.

    Any help please?
    Best regards

    Reply

  8. i have an android with no name and no catalogue . its problem it hanging on android but the problem it dont have a rest button on the back of it . i open the box i see the name of its chip is nanya, i have a problem i dont find this name can you help me plz will all my respect.

    Reply

    • Same here we own 3 pcs of Rca wepad 6w. currently stucked at 2.3, can’t find its firmware update. Can you Please help?
      Is TV box with similar specifications firmware update possible?

      Reply

      • Hi Sean and Galvin. I did a little research on that device, but I couldn’t find much of anything. It looks like it was released WAY back in 2012 (if not earlier). There was nothing on any of the RCA official support pages, meaning they won’t provide any updates anymore. I also couldn’t find any custom ROMs for it either. I know they device cost upwards of $200 when it was new, but given that you can get a TV box that outperforms it for under $50 now, it may be time to upgrade.

        Reply

  19. i’m looking for firmware update for my MXV tv box, thats really all i know besides its a quad logis 805, can someone point me in a direction please?

    Reply

  20. Hi cud you tell me how to update sumvision cyclone x2 to a better android version I have version 4.1 but wud like to go higher .Thank you.

    Reply

    • Hi Nadine. Thanks for the comment.

      I have to admit, I’ve never heard of WaveMatter before. Their website is mostly under construction and doesn’t have any address or method of contacting them. I was able to find one retailer Angel Electronics, who’s name kept popping up in my searches. They may be able to put you in touch with the manufacturer. However, the box is running the RK3066 chipset, so it is based on technology that is several years old. I’m not holding my breath that there will be a firmware update for it.

      Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

      Reply

    • Hi Tom. Many times the name of the manufacturer, or at least the model number, is listed on the bottom of the device. If it’s not printed anywhere on the case, and you don’t have a record of where you bought it, then it’s going to take some research to find out who made your TV box.

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  24. I have the Android Smart Multimedia F6 with Android 4.4 and RK3128

    Was working fine 2 months now
    when turning on it stays on Android screen or if
    I press the reset button underneath sometime it shows the android with an ! on it
    i try to flash but i cannot see the device on windows 8.1
    some tips guys#
    thanks

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    • Norbi,

      I think I understand what you are trying to do……….flash your Android TV Box from files on your Windows 8.1 box. Well, I believe that the Android OS is a Linux derivative, so you need a linux tool to be able to browse to your files on your Windows 8.1 box. I would suggest you try WinSCP. Its a free download and it will load on your Windows 8 box……make sure you get the correct download when you get there. Google WinSCP to find it. It will let you see the files on your Android from your windows box.

      I hope this helps, Marc

      Reply

  25. hi do you happen to have firmware for the MX android tv box thinks is about from 2013 build thanks if you can assist

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  26. Hello, I have the following Box (bought through Amazon):

    DIAOTEC MX III TV Box Android 4.4 Quad Core Mali450 4K 2G/8GB 2.4G/5G Dual Wifi XBMC Bluetooth DLNA Miracast

    I believe the chipset is AMlogic S802. Would you know the correct firmware to install. I seem to have messed it up.

    Thanks

    Reply

    • Hi Tim,

      Nice work with the Android boxes. You’ve probably helped a lot of people. Wondering if you’ve heard about the following:

      DIAOTEC MX III TV Box Android 4.4 Quad Core Mali450 4K 2G/8GB 2.4G/5G Dual Wifi XBMC Bluetooth DLNA Miracast

      And might know of compatible firmware?

      Thanks,
      Bill

      Reply

      • have zoomtak box can factory reset and update firmware at touch of button then update kodi from media manager 10 mins why bother with mxq m8 rubbish

        Reply

  27. Great post. So many different boxes.
    Ever heard of Z4? Do you know who the manufacturer is? And / or where to find a firmware update? Rockchip 3368 , 2GB ram 16GB rom.
    Thanks for your time .

    Reply

    • Hi Bri. Thanks for your question!

      I haven’t heard of the Z4 before, but looking at the listing on Geekbuying, it looks like it’s a rebranded Enybox EKB368 box: http://www.enybox.com/En/product/html/?209.html

      But the bad news is that their support page doesn’t have any firmware upgrades for that product at all. You may be able to find a custom ROM on Freaktab, but that can be hit or miss, unfortunately.

      Reply

  28. Hi Tim
    My McQ box has a number underneath of
    00:3B:38:A5:4A:D0. Inside on the info settings page it says model number
    M201
    Android version :4.4.2
    Build number:KOT49H.20150610 test keys
    Can you tell if there is an upgrade to 5.1lollypop or not
    Thank you
    Neil.

    Reply

    • Hi Neil. Thanks for your comment!

      I don’t see anything for that manufacturer as far as firmware upgrades go. I was able to find a few sales listings for them on eBay and Alibaba, but it looks like one of the generic Beelink boxes that was rebranded to McQ. Amlogic has a software development kit (SDK) for Android 5.0 for it’s chipsets, but it’s up to each manufacturer to implement them. Most of the companies that rebrand someone else’s TV boxes just don’t want to take the time to update them.

      Reply

  29. Is there any particular reason Beelink was left off this list? It seems to be a significant player in the android set-top box space. They have many competitive boxes, including ones powered by the S905, RK3688, and Atom Cherry Trail chipsets, among others. What is your opinion on Beelink and specifically on RK33688 vs. AM S905? Is there a firmware update DL page for Beelink? Thanks!

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    • Hi Jeff. Thanks for your comment, and that’s a great point. I wasn’t able to find anything obvious on BeeLink’s web site as far as a download page, so I reached out to them via email. If they can point me in the right direction, I’ll make sure they’re added to the list.

      As far as RK3368 vs S905, I lean towards the AmLogic S905. It has consistently better performance when watching videos, which is what most of us are using our Android TV boxes for, anyway. Plus, the Kodi developers have a much better opinion of them, which doesn’t hurt.

      Thanks again for your comment!

      Reply

  30. Hi
    I got a G box midnight tv box some time in 2013, fully loader with androi version,4.0.4 , rooted, kernel version 2.6.34 great tv box back then.I would love to upgrade it to the lates firmware if posible I thank you kindly for your help. Ernest

    Reply

  31. Hi, i’m Peter . how firmware use i to upgrade my M4 REAL PLAY SMART TV BOX? Do you know?

    CONGRATULATIONS EXELENT SITE!!

    Reply

    • Hi Peter. Thanks for the comment. But, unfortunately, I wasn’t able to find anything on the M4 TV box. For some of the cheaper boxes, your best bet is probably to contact the people you bought it from and see if they have any contact information.

      Reply

  32. I have a magickbox x4 and did a factory reset because It was causing issues and thought it would help but now it is having even more issues…is there any updates for its software?…model number is magickbox v3.0….android version 4.4.2….kernel version 3.0.36+….build number rk3188 eng 4.4.2 KOT49H eng.yangfeihu.20150312.103434 test-keys….vendor software version RK3188_R-BOX_ANDROID4.4.2-SDK

    Reply

  33. hi guys i have a android smart box mode b716 ,it held xactions firmware but need to reboot and cant get firmware anywhere ,any ideas

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  35. Hello Tim,

    is dear also a update for the Andoer Z4 Android TV Box 2G/16G Octa Corerk3368 64Bit Dual WiFi AP6335 XBMC KODI Loaded 4K Android 5.1 STB Media Player?

    greets

    Reply

    • I’ve looked for firmware for the Carbon series a few times now, and reached out to the company as well. I’ve never gotten a response back and it doesn’t look like they have a download page either. The Carbon 8 is a RK3288 device, so it’s very likely they stopped supporting it by now.

      Reply

  37. i have a kata box android tv, it has a m201 board, i cant find some stock firmware for it, it is possible to flash a firmware from other unit with the same board or almost same specs. tnx

    Reply

  38. Great site mate been looking for something like this for ages I’ve got a mx pro android mbox can you give me any pointers to firmware updates cheers in advance

    Reply

  39. Hello, I have this smart tv box: Andoer CS918, with SoC Rockchip RK3128t 2GB RAM/16GB NAND flash and with Android v4.4. Can you tell me where I can download the latest stable firmware?.
    Because in the Andoer website: http://www.andoer.com there is no such model tv box. Help me please and thank you.

    Reply

  40. hi, does anyone have any info on zoomtak i6,i need to reflash the firmware, but cant seem to find it and zoomtak have not replied to my email. many thanks

    Reply

  42. Hi There is it possible to have an upgrade for “2015 M10 MXQ Android Quad Core Kodi TV Box Amlogic S812 Cortex A9 2.0GHZ 4K/3D/1080P Mali-450MP” i have purchased it from Amazon. Been looking all over for an update but no luck untill found you. please advice.
    now its on Android 4.4.1

    Reply

  44. My wife bought me an Ott MXQ for me for my birthday. I can’t find a company website to find firmware. Any help would be greatly appreciated by this newcomer to this technology.

    Reply

  45. my box called lool box white color. Want to upgrade to new android system ..where to find firmware

    please help

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    • my box called lool box white color. Want to upgrade to new android system ..where to find firmware

      please help

      Reply

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  46. Hello everyone! i need help finding firmware for my eweat mk909 android box. I have been to the eweat website but their link is down for the mk909 firmware. if anyone could help that would be awesome.
    Im loading the firmware using the SD card and toothpick method.

    Thanks

    Reply

  47. I have the newest mxq box that is out so far. wanted to check the update for the firmware and I don’t see it listed on the page. if you can please send me a link that I can find it. thank you for your time.

    Reply

  48. Hi i own a bauhn amc-014 tv box and it hangs up on me it has no more update on the manufacturer site hope i can find other firmware that is compatible with it thanx

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  50. I an MXQ pro box and no idea with manufacture , the device is named AOSP P200 with software version P200-userdebug 5.1.1 LMY47V 20151226 test-keys.

    Reply

    • Hi Tim,
      Thanks for the quick reply, I have just looked at the list and can’t figure out which manufacture my box comes from based on the software I have.

      Reply

  51. I have a Dream Tech tv box. can you tell me how to fix it? It just stopped loading anything except the browser.

    Reply

    • Hi George. I’m sorry, I can’t find a manufacturer’s website for that box. My suggestion would be to email the store you got it from to see if they can point you in the right direction.

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  52. Hi,

    Great site! Have been trying in vain to find the manufacturers site for the GigaTv 620 t. I believe it is (was?) a Spanish company. The box tells me I’m up to date but stuck on version 4.02 and can’t update Kodi due to this… Any help appreciated.

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  53. This is probably the best site for help there is… Thanks for the hard work!
    We bought imedia box from very bad dealer, after 2 years, we believe he send a string to erase the firrmware. now it is stuck on blank install screen. The bottom of the box has SN ATV1200xxxxxxxxxx which correspond to mygiga box SN ATV1200. The box looks exactly the same outside.
    I was able to D/L the firmware but have no idea how to install this. Hope you can give me a guide.
    Thanks for your help,
    MaxHuey

    Reply

    • Hi Max. That’s going to be a bit challenging. The ATV1200 was re-branded by several different companies, which isn’t too bad actually. Where it gets difficult is that even though somce companies called it the ATV1200, it’s not necessarily got the same components as the next ATV1200 you’ll see.

      I couldn’t find any custom ROM’s on Freaktab.com and the support page on MyGica.tv doesn’t list the ATV1200 anymore. That’s the bad news. The good news is that after two years, you can spend around $50 and get a brand new S905 based box that will run circles around your old box.

      Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

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  54. Hello, i have 2 TV android boxes, any info on how or where to get a firmware update?

    MXQ amlogic S805 Android 4.4 Quad-core
    and
    XCSOURCE MX Pro fully loaded Quad core Smart Android 4.4

    Thanks for your help

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  56. Hi i own a bauhn amc-014 tv box and it hangs up on me it has no more update on the manufacturer site hope i can find other firmware that is compatible with it thanx

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    • Hi Salah. I highly recommend only using manufacturer’s firmware for your streaming devices. The wrong firmware can “brick” your box, making it unusable. However…..if you like to tinker with it, you should check out freaktab.com. The community there develops their own custom ROM’s and firmware for devices. If the box is popular enough, they may already have a custom upgrade that will work on it.

      Reply

  57. I have a Raynic tv box…..(model T95)….. running…(android 5.1.1)…..(build Lmy47v.20160308)….. and have not been able to find firmware for this unit. Your help will be greatly appreciated

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  58. My box does not have a manufacturer’s name anywhere on in. It just says android television box and made in china.

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    • Hi Brad. This is why I advise people to stay away from eBay or Craigslist when they’re buying a TV box. Too many generic streaming devices that make it almost impossible to upgrade.

      Without knowing any details on the box (manufacturer, model number, etc.), I would strongly advise against tinkering with the firmware. The wrong firmware upgrade can ‘brick’ your box, essentially turning it into a large paperweight. You should contact the store you bought it from and see if they can give you any more information.

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  59. Hello everybody, i hope you all great , i need your help please I’m new on using android tv box i got m8c android tv box and also i did buy remote with air mouse function it is ( minix A2 ) with microphone and specker , but I’m having problems when i use it , the sound come from the remote only and not from the TV I tried on the sitting of the box but there is no aplenty to control the sound output , and one more thing i need new firmware for my box ( m8c ) but I didn’t find please can you help me with this problems and thank you for your help

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  60. Hello admin,

    Could you please help me with my smart tv box. It’s a CH Tech model CH-968(Smart Tv Box Rk3188 Quadcore) My device is not working, when i plugged it in the tv, it prompted me only with its android logo. Seems its freeze there. I tried to reset it and its not working, Please help admin and send me a separate email if possible.

    Thank you
    Marvin (jzm2delapaz@gmail.com)

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  61. Hey there. Just purchased a m9s ott box running kitkat 4.4.2. Looking to upgrade to lollipop. Any help would be appreciated.

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    • I have the same one. Because it is 4.4 the browser glad interfaces suck or don’t work at all. Amazon video, for example, will not work. Itt looks like there is no web site. Fortunately, I can send it Bach.

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  62. Hi, I have a Q Box, it’s got an Amlogic S905 2Ghz cpu 2Gb/16Gb ram. Quad Core etc. I got it to watch Netflix on a non-smart TV but, Netflix won’t run. Is there a custom ROM I can apply ?

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    • Hi. Thanks for your comment. Any device with an S905 should have no problem running Netflix. I don’t think the issue is going to be solved by a custom ROM. If this is the device you purchased (qboxtv.com) then I would reach out to this email address that I found on their site: dollars365@gmail.com.

      As a side note, after charging $200 for a device that costs $50, they better be giving you a ton of support after the sale. That’s way too much to be charging for a S905 box that doesn’t do what they advertise it to do.

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  63. Hi Tim, where can i download the firmware for xh hd23 allwinner hd quad core TV box i have searched every where and no joy can you please help……..?

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  64. Hello Tim.
    My box is Android B716.
    Woukd you have any idea how to update and what firmware.

    Thanks
    Will

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    • The only possibility I could find was a company called Egotronics. Their website (egotronics.net) is no longer up and running.

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  65. Hello ,
    I do not know if I’m in the right place but I will pop the question 😉

    Since I recently started the Philips Smart Box HMP7001 / 12 and saw that it was impossible to watch smart TV support is it possible or is there an option to install the new firmware and “convert” to another device that will have smart TV support.

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  66. Hey Tim. I think it’s fantastic that there are people like you offering up such an awesome resource. Thank you.

    But of course, I have a question. I’ve searched this thread and been all ovver google to no avail. Here are my box details. Can you point me in the direction of the appropriate firmware update?

    Media Center
    Android 4.4.2 OS, Amlogic S802 2.0GHz Quad core
    Model: K200
    Build 115k4
    Kernel: 3.10.33
    Oman@ubuntu #1
    Sat May 30 15:51:16 CST 2105

    Box is 2 years old. Is there an update available?

    Again many thanks for what you do.

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      • Thanks for the speedy reply. Not so lucky Tim. This is and M8 and mine is an MXIII 4K

        Is there an app that can tell the manufacturer outside of the settings list?

        Cheers

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        • That would make my life so much easier Adam. Unfortunately not. There are apps like CPU-Z that can tell the chipset manufacturer, and sometimes they can pull the manufacturer as well. But when it’s a generic box that someone rebranded as their own, that usually doesn’t work.

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    • Hi Sasha. Thanks for the question. I just added an FAQ section to this post and addressed it above. Scroll back up to the top to check it out.

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  68. Hi Tim,

    Am suprised there’s no mention of beelink devices in your list. Are they that bad?
    Having said that, have by any chance come across a working lollipop firmware for beelink i826 device please?
    Many thanks for all your good work.

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    • Hi Pete. Bee-Link isn’t on this list because they don’t have a firmware download page. I’ve reached out to them about this on a couple of occasions, and I asked them directly about the firmware for your i826. I haven’t ever heard anything back from them.

      As devices go, they’re pretty good. I have no complaints about the hardware straight out of the box. But the lack of firmware updates makes it a concern for long term use.

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  69. Hi I have a MGS OTT Box (Q Box). I tried updating the software but after 24 hours it was only 50%. It has lollipop 5.1 and is s905 quad core with 2gb ram. I just wanted to know if you knew where I could directly download the software for install as my internets not that slow. I went on the qboxtv site but said I need a sponsor? Thank you.

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  72. Hello, Nice to to see a lot of information about Andrid TV boxes at one place. I have a simple question as I know there is no new firmware for my “CS918S OTT TV Box, Mali A31S , 5MP Camera, 16GB ROM” It came with Android 4.2.2

    Is there a way I can extract existing hardware drivers and add them to newer version of Android to make a new Firmware?

    Tanks in advance for all the replies and help.

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    • Hi Ron. The A31 is an Allwinner designed chipset which came out in 2013. That’s actually two strikes against that particular TV box. First, Allwinner is notoriously bad at running Kodi. There are several threads on the Official Kodi Forums where the developers are complaining about the lack of support from Allwinner. The last I had heard, they were looking at dropping support for their CPU. But, I’m not sure how far that ever got.

      The second strike is that there probably aren’t too many developers working on a three year old chipset to make it compatible with Android 5 or 6. I did a quick search and couldn’t find any updates for that particular box.

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  74. Where can I download the firmware 5.0 lollipop for my mxIII 4K android box with kit kat 4.4.2. Thank you

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  75. I have a M9 plus s905 2gb. & 16gb Android TV box new version and I am unable to find an update for the firmware anywhere. I have been back to the supplier but no joy! It has OTA update but this always fails as it is unable to find the Servier?

    Have you any idea where I can find suitable firmware for this device?

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    • Hi Jon. Many of the manufacturers will have an OTA app available, but will only host an update for a limited time. Cough…Matricom…cough. If you don’t get it within that window, you usually have to update it manually.

      Normally I say that the supplier is the best place to go for firmware updates. You never know if they’ve modified or tweaked the box in any way. If they did, and you try to update it with a firmware that wasn’t designed for it, you could ‘brick’ the device.

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  76. Thanks Tim, this is a must read for those who really arent sure what they’re looking for, yet persevere for hours, possibly days, and become even more confused! I am looking for an update for my pre-rooted MXIII 4.4.2 (k200_MXIII_1G), Manufacturer: MBX, Hardware: amlogic, Build ID: KOT49H.20150706 test-keys. I have had it about a year and its been a brilliant little box but over the past few months it’s behaviour has tested me! I also have the same problem with the OTA app as Jon. I was given this box as a gift and it is impossible for me to find out the seller/supplier due to, erm, issues.

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  77. I have a Starstream X4 which I have been told is a re-branded M8s. Is there any way to upgrade it from Android 4.4.2 to a newer version like 5.1?

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    • Hi Dana. It’s entirely up to the device manufacturer whether they want to offer an upgrade to Android 5.1. Usually, they would rather put their efforts into building a new box, instead of offering updates for the older ones. It’s similar to what Apple does with their devices, actually. They force you to keep upgrading to get all the new features of the operating system.

      That’s why it’s always best to buy a device that’s running the current version of Android, or at most, one version behind.

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  80. Just purchased a couple tictid t10 mini boxes on amazon. They appear to be running a tablet/phone version of android 6.0. Is there any way i can install the android tv OS? Wouldnt care if it was an older version as long as it works. S905. Penta-core mali450

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    • Hi Jay. Not usually. In general, whatever operating system that your device comes with is the one its stuck with. Manufacturers would rather put all their efforts into developing new hardware rather than updating their current devices to work with newer operating software. In your specific case, the Android TV OS only comes direct from the manufacturer themselves – like Google, NVIDIA and Razer. In order to get it, you’d have to get it from them, and I don’t think they’re going to share.

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  81. Android DVB-S2 Receiver IPTV Box — Model no- mbx reference board (g18ref)
    Android version: 4.2.2.03,03. 11 common
    Kernel version 3.0.50 build04@build-pc #3
    tueMar 10 13:17:56 CST 2015
    Build number : JDQ39.20150310
    how Can i Update this help me give me a lin

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  82. Tim your efforts are appreciated
    Just bought a box t95n mini m8s pro, ordered it with supposedly 5.1 on it, when it arrived it had 6.0

    Re installing the lollipop with a firmware I got from China gadgets, but it failed stating that the file is older than the loaded firmware.

    How can I override
    I tried a burning tool it didn’t work
    I am using SD card, I know I am missing a step in the set up to overwrite, but could not figure it out.

    Please help

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  83. Hello Tim…. just a quick question I cant seem to find the answer anywhere else. Do you need root in order to do an OTA update. I have a Zoomtak box thats telling me there is an update but when I download it and try installing it doesnt work ….. thanx in advance

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    • Hi Mark. You don’t normally need to root a device in order to do an OTA update. Many manufacturers, like Zoomtak, will set up a simple app which will handle the OTA process for you. What it sounds like in your case, though, is that something got corrupted in the update file itself which is causing it to fail. I’d first try to re-download the file from another source. If that doesn’t work, you may have to update the box manually. But…because a manual update is such a pain, I’d reach out to Zoomtak’s customer service department, or their forums and see if they can help.

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  84. Buying a mxv s805 I think it’s coming from chen zeng China so Kit Kat 4.4 installed but preparing for worst box cost 20 bucks so… I have up graded my matricom g box to krypton beta 5 just kinda nervous about the new box do you recommend a Jarvis or krypton? will it brick my device or is that just when doing firmware ?

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    • Hi Marcus. Since Kodi 17 Krypton is still in beta at this time, I’d recommend sticking with Jarvis. As soon as the final version is released, that answer will change though, so keep an eye out. But…you won’t be able to install it on your 4.4 box. Kodi 17 requires at least Android 5 to run.

      As for bricking your device, that almost always happens with firmware, not applications like Kodi.

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  85. Oh yes for readers matricom just did a auto firmware update Nov 2016 if you didn’t get it go to manufacturer site

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  87. Hi, I have a MXQ S805 Box, it has a wifi module MT7601, I tried to find the firmware for it, it was running Kitkat4.4.2.

    Thanks

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  88. Is there any app, which tells (shows) full details. Because, my TV have zero information in “About Phone” Menu.
    it may have a custom ROM from an unknown developer. Like your this question: “My TV box looks like one of the boxes on this list. Can I just use their firmware?”
    help me in this regard. Thanks.

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  89. TRONGLE S3 S905X Android TV box smart 4k 16 GB/ 2GB Android 6.0 Firmware can not find this model. Can you help me. Thank you

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  90. MXQ amlogic S805 Android 4.4 Quad-core and it’s running kitkat 4.4.2 and have an USB burner software plus USB to USB also with an disc_image_file every time I hit start and it stop at 2 % plus I have the SD card software an nothing seen to work. I wonder can you help me figure this out and also running windows 7 home Premium 64bit 6tb HD with 32 ram and also try the windows no signature by pressing f8 + hit enter. Any idea….?

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  91. Hello Tim

    I have an MXQ S805 Tv Box Kitkat 4.4.2 it was working find till one day it never turn on ever again and I search for an answer,I saw lots of differents chocies but nothing seems to work. I have download the (USB_Burning_Tool) & (SD_Card Software) an also disable driver signature enforcement windows 7 64 bit with Film Ware & Disc_Image_file (s85_106k4_0912) for my MXQ S805 an when I hit start download, it’s stop at 2%. the error says (HUB2-1 2017-01-31 13:53:37 [0X1101040]USB error occur when check DDR run at RomCode).

    If you have the answer to my problem just let me know ok, thanks for your time.

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  92. hi i have a
    xgody cs918 A
    chipset 3188
    running 4.4.2 (kitkat) i think stock

    Had it 2 years and would like to up it to 5.1 to get kodi 17.1 working
    any help you could put my way would be greatfully recieved

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  93. Hello!
    I have an Android TV box that I am trying to upgrade to Lollipop. Everything I have searched for includes downloading and using a sd card, but my box does not have an sd slot. I located the firmware and can download it to a USB flash drive, so how do I upgrade the firmware? Is this what they call “Flash” your Android box?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

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    • Hi I was able to update my Aura live TV from kit Kat 4.4.2 to lollipop 5.1 from MXQ PROJECT USING THE ADULO BUILD FIRMWARE EVETHING WORKS EXCEPT WIFI AND BLUETOOTH

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  96. Hi I’m not really sure who the manufacturer is for my android box a few Google searches says android kit Kat. It has recently stoped working and iv tried almost everything to update it but I never thought of the firmware until I read this article I factory reset it and uninstalled kodi. My box is model # MXQ android version: 4.4.2 build# MXQ.V2.0.201601160929 kernel version: 3.10.33 any suggestions??? Ps. I’m not very good with technology.

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  98. I have a thl pro box 1 with android 6, the exact same spec box is now available with android 7.1, I can’t find any upgrade on their site, do you have any pointers as to where I might find the upgrade?

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  100. good day everyone…ihave tv box v9 pro running android 6.0..model is S912_M9 do you have a firmware for this tv box??

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  101. Hello,

    I have a 4k tv box with rockchip 3229 model H97 can not figure out manufacture only see JLY in top right corner. I am really struggling to find any information on to updating the firmware. any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks.

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  102. I have a sammix r95b Android 6.0 amlogic s905x I can’t find frimware for if at all and do u no how to root it the best way to do

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  103. Do you have the site for the TX3 Pro TV Box?OS: Android 6.01 Ap1 level 23 Kernal: linux 3.14.29. Build: Kodi 16.1 Git: unknown. Compiled: June 17 2016. Amlogic Hardware. 64 bit.

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  106. Edith Thompson says

    November 9, 2017 at 11:12 pm

    Added again Jan. 11, 2018

    Do you have the site for the TX3 Pro TV Box? OS: Android 6.01 Ap1 level 23 Kernal: linux 3.14.29. Build: Kodi 16.1 Git: unknown. Compiled: June 17 2016. Amlogic Hardware. 64 bit
    Has kodi but doesn’t say kodi XBMC and I can’t find anything for the ARM to update my tv box. I’ve read so many different ways to upgrade kodi but I always run across the same thing, no kodi XBMC versIon! Things I’ve tried just didn’t work. Is this a build? Please help….I don’t want to make my tv box into a worthless paper weight…. I’m new at this as you can tell I’m sure! I want to Thank You in advance if you can help me Please. I copied what my box is from a previous post but got no responce…..Thank You

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  108. I just recently bought what is labeled as Easytone Q-box and can’t find anything on them. And I got on two use and one to play around with to try custom ROMs and Firmware! Any suggestions because I have nothing to go on for updates or anything? Thanks alot for the help!

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  109. I have a Red Rhino box and it is asking me to pay $150US to let me use the service once more I was hoping to find a way to turn it into a my own TV box does any of the OS work with the Red Rhino

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  110. infinity S6 PRO Box 17.1 stuck on android, have tried all the reboots, now just frozen. where can I get firmware?

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