Hi, I just bought this Docooler M9S-PRO TV Box (TOMTOM Lazada), however the firmware got auto updated (not sure how) and it is bricked (still can power on, blue LED, but stuck at the logo loading)...may I know how to flash it? Anyone has experience dealing with it?

I have tried using the USB_Burning_Tool but keep on stucking at 2% and telling me romcode/intialize ddr error....

Please help me and thanks in advance

Sounds like you got a hardware error. Better go claim your warranty.

u update that supersu? hahaha...it's a trap.

yours is 2g/16g model or 3g/32g model? b9th using different firmware.

if u use usb burning tool, you need to find correct firmware...new docooler m9s pro is using s905x chipset, can't flash s905 chipset firmware.

else u can try twrp recovery and install other version supersu apk, you might able to fix it.

2g/16g version, sadly I spend whole night and can't find the right firmware....

How twrp recovery works actually? Using the SD card?

have you look thru 4pda forum?

i only got 3g/32g firmware.

for twrp method u might need to ask nightfelix

short answer is YES.

First, dont do anything. Get TWRP into SD Card and boot from there, and backup the whole things (include System) first. (Yes, even you are soft-bricked at the moment)
2nd, go to chainfire download latest flashable supersu.zip and flash it from TWRP, wipe it and it will boot as normal
(I can't recall which SuperSU I download, I think should be this one: http://www.devfiles.co/download/74iPUjZd/S...1705271822.zip)

I was using the same model same exact as BOTAK_WAI

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Nov 24 2017, 12:16 PM

I own a MXQ pro + 4k box. I was complaining of poor wifi for my box and so I open up my box. Finally I found that actually the box which I have is having identical motherboard as m9s pro ( the S905X version ).

The pcb has this identifier H234_v2.08 2017-1-20

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/4200167/+1829



Yesterday somebody posted in xda about the firmware of this box and I did a quick check it seems to match very well with my box :-

https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-st...-t3509591/page6

The firmware link is in the post.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Nov 27 2017, 11:03 AM

I intend to install TWRP into my box. My box is a S905X. I hope someone could give a recommendation of the version of TWRP which is proven to Ok.

Likely the remote is not going to be working but at least the TWRP should be able to mount/read the SD card, the system/data partitions.

Full spec of your box?

Post #7.

I have a MXQ Pro + 4K, said to be 2G/16G S905X.

The PCB is found to be identical with m9s Pro the S905X version. There are pictures in xda and other forums people posted about the m9s pro (s905x) version.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Nov 27 2017, 01:41 PM

Try this one.
http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-suppor...-devices/page88

p212 (S905X): twrp.p212-3.1.1-0.img (refer above website) I also use this for my M9s-Pro S905X+(3G/32G)

What do you use to navigate when in TWRP ? USB mouse or the remote ?

USB Mouse. I haven't find any compatible air mouse+keyboard for my box yet. remote still untouch.
My Logitech Wireless Mouse (with Dongle that one) also working. My Logitech Bluetooth K380 also working (but just the touch pad, not the keyboard)

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Nov 27 2017, 03:24 PM

The picture of m9s pro in

https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=786429&st=380



The PCB identifier is the same as mine :-

1. The antenna is embedded into the PCB.
2. The reset button is behind the SPDIF port.

If it was the same, you can use the TWRP try and see. If it work, it will boot into Recovery without any problem and backup the whole image system of your Android box.

there is a firmware just shared on 4pda...not sure for which variant.

https://translate.googleusercontent.com/tra...7U8AhGJrbWiz85g

Okay I tested the TWRP recovery. Boots fine. Tq.

I was able to navigate using my usb airmouse.

My sdcard is too small, I need to strategize my backup plan first before going further.

My current Rom is an android 6.

Is there a newer/better ROM than this ?

This post has been edited by puchongite: Nov 27 2017, 09:42 PM

IDK. our M9s Pro already running Android Nougat 7

3g/32g variant latest firmware

Okay android 7.1.2, that seems to correspond to the firmware mentioned in the 4pda forum. Have to use USB burning tool for that image, meaning all previous customisation will be wiped out. It will be painful for me, need to ponder first.

Docooler M9S PRO (S905X) Firmware

3G/32G
hx_s905x_Nougat_660M_3g_32g_20171028_1830_ZNT with USB_Burning_Tool_v2.0.8_x86

https://translate.googleusercontent.com/tra...Yz13yO4ibo7TP-A

alternative link:

https://mega.nz/&usg=ALkJrhimesLw43UgfROC6W...CNgJ2i2a813ja5U

https://mega.nz/&usg=ALkJrhimesLw43UgfROC6W...CNgJ2i2a813ja5U



2G/16G
2 different firmwares

https://mega.nz/&usg=ALkJrhimesLw43UgfROC6W...VCmdKNk2t4lpQ6E

https://mega.nz/&usg=ALkJrhimesLw43UgfROC6W...pnGQcNjTcAuzPiA

Seems like you upgrade the firmware often. How do you handle the previous app data, app themselves ?

It's takes me a lot of time to configure, for example the Kodi add ons. I hate to spend time reconfiguring them back.

I don't. Just share the firmware to help forumers who bricked their device.

If no one share firmware, i think mine also bricked and can throw into rubbish bin already.

IDK. I just got my box 2 weeks ago and it was out of the box 7.1.2
and meanwhile, probably with root capable. try Titanium Backup Pro?

Just want to mention that I got Astro Go running on this box with Magisk.

The requirement is :-

1. Android 7.1.2 rom tested. The Android 6 did not work suspect due to DRM library issue. Android 6 will get a file format error.

2. TWRP and Magisk. No need to unroot, just install magisk and hide Astro Go will do.

nice. thansk for sharing. but I dont have Astro. lol

Already noticed some regression of the 7.1.2 rom compared to the android 6 one.

Basically wifi keyboard (with usb dongle ) has stopped working as before. Only touchpad and mouse related keys are working. Have to type by click the on screen keyboard.

Keyboard is working in TWRP, meaning this is a config/set up issue.

yup. the 7.1.2 firmware out if the box cant use the keyboard. but working after updated to another latest 7.1.2 firmware.

You USB flash update or TWRP update?

usb la...

Please share the link. I will try to use the customization tool to compare the differences. Try to avoid re-installing everything.

shared above already mah.

Which one you are refering to ? Actually the second link for 2G/16G Rom is a 6.0.1 Rom. The first link is 7.1.2.

mine is 3g/32g.

Okay so the fix is in the 3g/32g one ?

i have no 2g 16g i kenot test

I fixed the wireless keyboard issue by changing the physical keyboard configuration under the keyboard settings somewhere.

So now the 7.1.2 ROM is at par with the 6.0.1 ROM, plus able to run Astro Go.

which Nougat firmware build u are?

I used the 2g/16g link provided BOTAK_WAI above. I believe they are obtained from 4pda website.

The first link is the Nought firmware. The second link is a Marshmallow firmware, which I believe it is identical or almost identical with the ROM came with the shipment of my unit.

I did a file comparison with the ROM for 3g/32g (also in the link above), actually they are almost identical, except for the kernel (hardcoded for the RAM size etc) and a few binaries. So the wireless keyboard issue is a matter of configuration.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Dec 4 2017, 11:11 AM

Docooler M9S Pro (S905X 3G/32G) PCB





add an usb fan underneath



powered by usb, added an on/off switch too.



fan off temp: idle 45-50c, max 80c

fan on temp: idle 43-45c, max 60c

BOTAK_WAI no try my HEAT SINK method? lol

This post has been edited by NightFelix: Dec 9 2017, 11:13 AM

Is it really that hot ? Until need to add fan or heat sink ?

I think the wifi performance is the #1 problem. I don't have any other problems with it.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Dec 9 2017, 11:34 AM

May I know which version you're using for TWRP & Magisk on this Nougat?

The magisk is the usual magisk, you can use the stable 14.0 version.

The TWRP is the TWRP for amlogic reference design p212 ( link in this thread ). That TWRP works for Android 6. It might not work for other boards.

For me, this p212 TWRP did not work for Nought. That is Android 6 TWRP wont work for Nought.

It seems the Nought bootloader can only boot the Recovery if the kernel in the recovery matches with the one in the boot image. So I created a customize TWRP for the ROM image 2g/16g. Likely it won't work for other ROMs.

If one presses the reset button to boot the recovery on the SD card, if that did not work, it might boot the stock recovery in the internal storage. And the default behaviour of stock recovery is to wipe your data partition (factory reset). I factory reseted my ROM a few times because of that.

A bit long story.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Dec 9 2017, 02:00 PM

Thanks! Nice info you got there anyway

If my memory serves me right, you don't own a m9s pro. You have a mini m8s, which is based on s912.

Yup I don't. Just asking general question for knowledge. Like to read others' experience here...coz m8s not gonna be my last box surely haha

got mine today... 2g/16 version
hmmm i ter update the supersu
now stuck at mbox screen...
Ethernet cannot connect too...
mine come with 7.1.2 so how to unbrick this box... need help plz.. 1st timer on android box

This post has been edited by DigitaLDNA: Dec 11 2017, 08:02 PM

get 1 usb male a to male a cable.

flash using amlogic usb burning tool. firmware u can get from previous page.

or use twrp method install other version supersu

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Dec 11 2017, 09:00 PM

As mentioned by BOTAK_WAI, use usb burning tool to burn new ROM. The reset button is behind the SPDIF port ( not the AV port ).

Get toothpick ( non-conductor ). Detach from power supply, attach the usb cable to pc, start the burning tool, press and hold the reset button using toothpick, then insert the other end of USB cable to tv box. Burning will start.

Might need to try a few times.

In case you want to try TWRP, you can use the TWRP on this link :-

https://mega.nz/#F!YORFiSoJ!yyypyiZNq9NAgUE6fnsugA

Base on my limited testing, the Amlogic android 7 bootloader matches the kernel before it will allow to boot. The TWRP in the above link is matched with the ROM given by BOTAK_WAI. If you have other ROMs, it might not boot.

Put the file on SDcard, rename as recovery.img and press hold reset button using toothpick, then insert power.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Dec 11 2017, 09:41 PM

dont worry la. here at least TS, me and BOTAK also brick the box because of the dam SuperSU thing. Still got one more PM me but the one send back to lazada to claim warranty.

using toothpick method didnt bring any good news... will try amlogic buring tool method.. just found male to male usb cable..

ok igive another try using trwp that @puchongite give.. can get into trwp... and install supersu... now can boot already... but ethernet cannot detect...

Try update to latest firmware, see whether is firmware fault or the hardware problems.

Its android version 7.1.2 security patch lvl may 5 2017... try check update it said up to date
when i restart the ethernet icon came up... i see router blinking then after < 1min it disappear..

This post has been edited by DigitaLDNA: Dec 12 2017, 12:33 AM

we mean the firmware upgrade via usb burning tool.

Hello guy,

I've little bit read some topics here.

I'm a newbee. few days ago a've received an docooler android box.
model M9S Pro 3g/32g.
After using 2 day I start the superSU for update and from this time my device is freezing on MBOX. locked on boot loader.

I've downloaded the rom for 3g/32g but how to do after?

Should I use an SDCard or a software and special cable?
Thanks.

You can try changing a different cable.

Or if your router supports it, change the ethernet setting. Disable auto negotiate or fixed the speed to 100 baseT. Or change to static IP.

Worse come to worst change a different ROM.

The ROM is designed to be used with a usb burning tool.

Won't work with SDcard update.

my router is zte single box from tm... dont know much in network... but will try to tweak it

Before you screwed up the box ( ie before you update the SuperSU ), were you able to use the cable/ethernet ?

same before screw up...

Hi friend,

I need that one you have 3g/32g,
How can I get this?

Thanks for now
Erico from Brazil

Post #21.

this

https://translate.googleusercontent.com/tra...Hk8gsVhRYdwdApw

Hi guys, never thought i would come to this. I ter-update the dang super su. I already booted the twrp and installed it but i really would love to know what the next step.

i dont know how to use twrp. i only know flash firmware (page 2 to download)

If you have booted into TWRP and installed SuperSU zip file, your problem is fixed.

Just either power off and remove SDCard and reboot normally, or you can click from TWRP and choose boot 'system'.

download SuperSU zip put int SDCard and reflash the SuperSU into your ROM using TWRP

I have installed the firmware hx_s905x_Nougat_660M_3g_32g_20171028_1830_ZNT.img for the 3GB/32GB version (905x) and now the output resolution is always 1280x720p even if you have selected 1920x1280, I have checked it with CPU-Z,my TV shows an output resolution of the box of 1920x1280p but internally, it is working at 1280x720p. Again, check it with CPU-Z (I have tried Aida64 and it is giving the same info, 720p)

Could you check it as well? Any firmware image to come back to the 6.0.1 firmware for the 3GB/32GB version (905x). Thank you in advance

Kind regards

Maybe it's hdmi cable or loose connection. The firmware has been used by others without this problem.

There is a 'screen position setting'. Make sure it is not over zoom in or over zoom out.

This post has been edited by puchongite: Dec 20 2017, 08:53 PM

No, it is not.

Can you check CPU-Z in the device? The TV shows up 1920px1080, but internally, the device is working at 720p.

Do you know the differences between these firmwares=
hx_s905x_Nougat_660M_3g_32g_20171028_1830_ZNT
hx_s905x_Nougat_660M_20171030_1748_2017110102

Kind regards

What does it mean by the bolded sentence ? What is the impact ? The picture would seem to be enlarged and cannot see certain edges ? Or the picture quality would be scaled down like can see the dots or the jagged edges ?

I don't think we can tell which rom is which by the file names.

why not you try flash the firmware and tell us the difference

tested hx_s905x_Nougat_660M_20171030_1748_2017110102 firmware on S905X 3G/32G variant.

https://mega.nz/&usg=ALkJrhh3qAx3B5f-H9vZgk...Squm9T0Q7U6NagQ

updated: this firmware fix storage capacity info (previously shows 40GB internal storage, now 26GB), but bluetooth seems not working.

TLDR: FIRMWARE NOT RECOMMENDED.

NightFelix rraauurr

This post has been edited by BOTAK_WAI: Jan 8 2018, 12:01 PM

For 2g/16gb u can use this firmware

https://mega.nz/#!MtET3DpR!_GT6BlRi...NXUSFyOrRHa-ywQ

tested and work ok for mme

now baru notice u got tag me

hi friends

me live turkey

docooler 3gb ram 32 gb s905 android 7 firmware link please

thankssss

https://mega.nz/file/l0gwTLBD#iGDd4TmGI3M_2...kWSQQfHQyxbDNpo

THANKSSS

this is for 2gb

review pls

no idea..just make it easy based on first page reply