OTT TV box M8S amlogic S812 recovery, rom and rooting firmware TWRP install
106July 6, 2015 by Ricey
Note: my guide is for AP6330 WiFi chip not bcm4335 chip !!! You need an alternative firmware !
*** USB burning tool guide inside ** thread here (mbox forum has gone replaced with this guide)
You’re here because these boxes have pretty lame support and anything you try through the updater normally ends with “This is the m8s device’s not the N200” which it is the N200 !!!
How to enter recovery this is a bit hit and miss on my box so far, the M8 is well supported and they seem to have that device cracked but beware ROMs don’t work so thinking you’re getting an updated device your wrong you’re going backwards for sure.
Recovery mode use updater if you have access to android if like me your stuck on boot logo after update its a match in the AV hole, some say click it in and power up its just trial and error (be calm it will work at some stage) hold it for 5-10 seconds screen goes out unplug, USB has been better for me over SD card (isn’t found any longer) for installing.
I’ll also add mine goes into recovery when the USB stick is OUT / UNPLUGGED !!
I’m still stuck with mount issues in SD card and the 4-5 ROMs I’ve installed only one stanes has installed but won’t over write the current rom my recovery won’t factory reset so I’m stuck until my USB a-a cable arrives to try USB disc burning software
No Joy
Forum GONE !! *** Here using usb flashing tool next method (WORKS FINE) ***
I decided to try OPENELEC FOR ANDROID before the USB method and that installed with no issues see screen shot, only downside is that I can’t get back into recovery the normal way 🙂 HA hoping to wipe the device again when the USB A to A arrives (ROM HERE not sure its the latest openelec available GOOGLE CHECK)
Joy
Not sure I want just KODI but its a start back to a usable box !
SO Its October 20th 2015 and the box has been running a back dated rom, its been OK but not perfect, the main reason I use android over OpenElec is Torrent stream app (good for sports) but lately ProjectCypher is a lot better along with AceStream on the laptop
So do I revert to OpenElec AGAIN for speed ?? I think I might just move back !!!
Android OS (phones and hacks) 
Please let me know which rom you get to work with your box, I am in the same predicament and want to know what works for you.
OpenElec installed via recovery, only ROM that installed was using USB disc burning tool and firmware supplied by mediaman at mediabox forum – this is my write up on the forum http://mbox.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=476&sid=9bd87db90d538278af468988bc3ed902
So, no way to get the box to android should i want to do so? Thanks
Sorry, just saw that you put an M9 ROM. Whats the buid date. Thanks
M9 is back dated to Feb 2015, but compared to rom it came with its smoother – installed via USB a to a lead with software its all on the forum dead simple and easy to do.
Tried that, it bricked my box :(. But on the upside the Probox EX2 Image works on mine. Now i know my box is a wacky clone. The shitty part is the Probox Ex2 was not made for the 812 I have. So H265 plays stuttery. The firmware is shipped with played the file flawlessly. The hunt continues for a good rom.
Justme is making a ROM on freaktab and mediaman said he will make one on mediabox forum – I hate this box WiFi is rubbish but streams OK tbf I just like fast 🙂
Did anybody manage to get the original rom for this box? Bricked mine and now can’t find a decent one that works. Should have paid the extra and got a name brand. 🙂
I also managed to use the usb burn software, but after that now my pc doesn’t see the device anymore when I plug it in?
I installed a ROM supplied by mediaman o. The mbox forum its older but its solid enough, I agree pay a little more for a proper supported box 🙂 still struggling along with 25mbs on Ethernet with cat 6 cable .5 mtrs from box
I think I’v managed to kill this box. 😛 I can still get to recovery mode and use .zip files, but the USB will no longer show up on my PC, it worked originally, but since some of the latest updates I’ve tried, plugging it in to the pc (tried 2 different cables and PC’s) it now doesn’t see anything, it just ignores it, so I can’t use the USB burn utility any more? The openELEC .zip firmware works … most of the time, it crashes alot though. Any suggestion on the best .zip android version of a firmware you found, or most stable openELEC version?
Thanks for any help.
P.S. I found one version that works, but the cpu keeps getting hotter until it crashes even at idle … soooo close. 😀
Can you not get your seller to supply the ROM ? I got a refund on my box as the seller offered zero support
I sent an email yesterday … no reply, bug surprise. 😀
I’ll try openELEC again and see how it goes and maybe try every other one I can find. 🙂
do you suggest buying this box? it’s very cheap now
Poor support poor wifi and average Ethernet its not got a lot going for it Steve
I have purchased an OTT M8S Media box from a Chinese supplier and have suspicion that although the outside of the box shows M8S the actual CPU is M8. When power up the box the initial screen displays the Amlogic M8 logo and when I check the system setting the model shown is K200.
Other than opening the box is there any other way of confirming what is inside this box. I am planning to return it and I want the supplier to pay for my return transport costs
Do a cpu-z test see what’s inside the box (should be an android application for that)
Sdram should be 2gb over 1 for m8
managed to recover m8s from megatron rom as no wifi using this link:
https://mega.nz/#!6sg3FTSQ!xhvPPlbwsJ8y76LuIv74hSUXoZKvtJN5uDL2K4R_SJU
Anyone tried this XBMC Edition firmware. (scroll to the bottom)
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B1GIPz2FB4CpemxHVzlxNWpaeVE
Found the freetab straight openelec version to be fast and extreme at HD streaming where as android it struggled with HQ on 50mbs internet
I have a M8S 0TT Box with a newer ROM, if you could tell me how to extract a copy I will send it to you. ROM dated Sept 2015
Cheers Jim not sure other than making a back up you can, I’m happy with rc2 openelec its super fast and smooth
Hi Jim,
What is your firmware number?
Kot49H.20150829
hi jim, did you manage to extract a copy, i would appreciate it if you could find a way to send it to me, thanks
Great to see you guys on the blog and people sharing stuff 🙂
I am looking for a way to EXTRACT and SAVE
KOT49H.20150829 Test-Keys I thought it was 0929 but was wrong.
hi Jim, is it possible through the update app, i think you can backup your Rom in it, i might be wrong though, if you could find a way i would be grateful as i have tried about 30 rom’s and non of them have worked in one way or another, thanks again
Openelec working lovely for me but I’m only using it for #SportsStreaming
im honestly so lost please just give me the basics.. I have an m8s box, how do I know which firmware I need…
I continually get this error at 2% ‘usb error occur when check DDR at RomCode’
Annoying grrr!
Hi, have bought a M8S+ OTT TV BOX (s812) with stock Lollipop 5.1.1. firmware.
I Rooted with TWRP 2.8.7.0 (abdul) recovery installed without breaking the actual boot loader.
I can flash a zip, take an full backup of device or restore it back in a snap.
It’s flashed the xposed framework V72 SDk22 and works like a charm with LUCKY PARCHER…
Except OPENELEC i don’t see any other firmware yet to be flashable for this device
Sounds like you have it cracked 👍👍 I’m back on original mbox firmware runs 100% fine tbf but using smpc for Kodi by koyrig #nocrashes
Where did you get your original firmware (got a m8s M8 v8_1) and work creppy
I got the original firmware from a guy at mbox.co.za but that forum has disappeared – its called aml upgrade package flashed with USB burner tool ! Simple but works
Having download issues so installed TWRP with RASHR (flashing tool) Abdul has done a great job made life a lot easier installing trial roms 🙂 cheers for the share 🙂
[…] a previous thread HERE somebody mentioned TWRP install over stock custom recovery so I installed RASHR (top tool and […]
Good day guys , I have an M8S that’s has no blue light and apparently bad flash .How can I recover it thanks. I really need this box working again
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All the info is on the blog Cupidla USB burning tool is best option with m8s – I’m yet to test twrp yet ! Currently messing with Sunvell T95U pro
Hey Xbox155 , thanks for the info . However am new to this. I have the USB burning tool. However , the box has no power and hence no light . How can I recover it . If I can give the guide or link to guide and firmware etc that will be great
You need a USB a to a lead – there’s a post about it on my blog then the firmware I’ll see if its hosted anywhere as the media forum has gone !! Freaktab forum is excellent you try there ? For info
Hey Xbox155 , yea i appreciate it . yes i looked but wasn’t successful . so my box isn’t completely dead as it does not have power to the blue light?.. PS. the USB gives a little flicker to my usb flash drive LED. if u can provide me with the firmware etc i will be thankful.
Just needs recovering with the lead and USB burning tool
Given u access to file on Google drive reply when downloaded lasts for 24hrs b4 its down cheers Russ
Xbox 155, I check haven’t seen it . Is it via inbox for the forum or to my email? Send to cupidla@hotmail.com. Thanks
Email direct link inc just resent
Thank buy I really not seeing the link . Only posts from you . Maybe I could search for it . Kitkat 4.4
Ok man I am seeing the links now. I will download it a little later . And I will let you know .thanks
Xbox155. Ok. so as it has no sign of power (no lights) I was reading i have to short circuit the NAND oins. do i have to or windows will detect it via the burning tool?
You start with windows and USB A – A lead if it finds your device your good load firmware and flash ! If you get success sign plug in and your away again #ReallyEasy just make sure you have ap6330 WiFi chip ?? My firmware is for 2g8g 6330 s812 m8s (nothing else)
hey i connected the usb a a lead ..connection successful .. i imported your image file. start the process and it only burning to %2 and reinitialize
xboz155, thanks i will try that. i really hope works man. did you send a file via google drive? if yes , i haven/t seen the link.. pls let me know how i can get it ..thanks
Check your email
Cupilda by accident check again 🙂
Ok man I see the link. I will try to get it . Do I need to press the reset button and plug power for it to detect ? And Thanks for checking the mail 👍🏽 🙂
And I was wondering how do I know the type of Amlogic model for the box S812 .etc thanks
Honestly I can’t remember its been 17 months 🙂 I’ve had clockwork and twrp on since then or used the update / backup app to install
I have error [0x10105002]Romcode/Initialize DDR/Read initialize status/USB Control setup error
Note . Says M8-Chip when its installing the drivers then “Worldcup device”
https://www.entertainmentbox.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool/
good day, thanks man. do u think its a .img issue .. I have error [0x10105002]Romcode/Initialize DDR/Read initialize status/USB Control setup error
http://androidpcreview.com/how-to-use-the-amlogic-usb-burning-tool-to-manually-update-firmware/3749/ quick Google search popped 2 guides up to follow ! This is why you stay clear of the m8s zero factory support
USB burn tool comes in different versions, some work better than others and its worth trying them all. If your box isn’t recognised try inserting a SD card before plugging in the USB A-A – it can alter the boot sequence enough to get it recognised. Finally if the box remains off and unrecognised you will probably need to reset the flash by shorting the NAND pins.
Stephen
Cupidla like I said its been so long since I flashed recovery with USB burning tool, did you install the drivers for windows etc ? The best guide was on mediabox but that forum has gone !
good day, the box says connect success , but does not flash pass %2 ..I have error [0x10105002]Romcode/Initialize DDR/Read initialize status/USB Control setup error
As I just said – different versions of the Burn tool will take you past the 2% mark.
Hey , yea I got it sorted . It got life once more. Thanks !
Interested if you had ap6330 WiFi chip after all 🙂
Hi I used the .img firmware from the link i sent u Part1.M8S.Minus.WIFI.BT Ap6330, however the box keeps restoring to factory and restoring apps when i pull the power some times ..I tries part 2 of the restore process…. restore with SD but seem its not reading sd..do u have firmware what i use in the USB burning tool or solution
I have error [0x10105002]Romcode/Initialize DDR/Read initialize status/USB Control setup error
My box marks ott tv box M8S .. do u think its an ,img firmware issue. the one that you sent is it for this box? and no the part where the drivers says M8-chip does that implies its an M8 box?
where do i get other .img firmware files. because all firmware update files onle have a recovery.img that says parse burning image fail. i want to get a formware .img file package for my specific box ..marks model :M8S
The freaktab forum Cupidla I’ve asked 2-3 times what WiFi chip does your box have ? This is ap6330 version m8s has a few different types, have you been inside ?
oh sorry man.. where do i locate this info?”
Cpu-z app might give it out, easiest easy open the box read what’s on the WiFi chip it might be bcm 4345 chip then the firmware won’t work full stop
Hey I tried the site and I sign up , but I can’t seem to post . I put a fan on the box , but it’s still crashing and rebooting . I think Need the right firmware . Can u post the issue for me on the site and get their views. ?
Sorry can’t help with that issue ! Good luck try registering again
i am seeing KM3213094XJ-A on the chip thats connected to the wifi card and W183-1B-A written on wifi antennae
Note ; I also see M8 V9_1 20160120 on the board next to Sknynix chip
Go here ask and search for that info, doesnt ring a bell with me sorry !! http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/s812-aa/eny-acemax-ott-aa
ok.. i used this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtnzlJcxD0 and was able to flash success ..had an enum error and the a success ,.bluelight is back on , but i cant get into restore mode to put back firmware ..black screen on tv .
i am seeing its scanning for boot recovering and says invalid argument ..wiping data etc//
thas with tooth pick method.. prior to this it show boot logo..but after tooth pick method its blank
My advice find out from the forum what WiFi chip you have doesn’t matter what you do as you have no clue which board your flashing !!!! Take a pic put it on freektab forum
Hey you been great . You’re a great sport thanks soooooo much . I have been successful with the YouTube link I sent you . It boot to amlogic logo and I just left it and it restored to factory !! I am so happy now man . Thanks man ! Really appreciated all the advice and support !! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Awesome news 🙂 glad its working my firmware or justme’s ? That guide was bcm4335 same guide just different fw required #WatchSomeKodiTv
Hi I used the .img firmware from the link i sent u Part1.M8S.Minus.WIFI.BT Ap6330, however the box keeps restoring to factory and restoring apps when i pull the power some times ..I tries part 2 of the restore process…. restore with SD but seem its not reading sd..do u have firmware what i use in the USB burning tool or solution
That’s new is it running at all ? But just clearing everything on power down
yea it runs find. its just at times when i power off when i plug it back it starts restoring the apps and goes to the welcome page
Using a root file manager go to system/pre-installed & delete, then uninstall the apps. If they’re still there then (had this with my new box check to see if its the same)
Hi good day , I have an matricom MX2, it’s started to boot with the android “G” logo and its stuck there . It would not boot past that. I tried flashing via SD, however it won’t go into recovery. Any suggestions ?. Thanks
ok. delete what exactly in per-intalled? …uninstall the apps individually and then restore via factory reset? and if there are still there >>??
Delete the pre – installed apps if you have them reappearing ! If not best keep searching as I’ve not had this issue with m8s box
ok. i want to try flash another firmware via the Usb burning tool. do you have another for my device ..the one u sent giving the usb error i mention/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGtnzlJcxD0
BCm4335 seems to work
Can’t help with bcm version only ap6330 sadly good luck ! The forum should have one #FreakTab
I have a M8S with the Ap6330 Wifi, do you have a FW i could load on a SD to get it going?
Search the blog plenty of posts on where firmware is held. Abduls ROM has been on mine for 12 months
Bcm 4335 is your WiFi chip only flash ROMs for that chip 🙂
ok i just download one from justroms ,, gonna try it
Decent guy makes good reliable firmware
ok. usb error at %2 hmm
this one is AP6330T30F….
You don’t have ap you have bcm ¿??????
i got another that has optical light on but no bluelight and usb burningtool dont detect mi hearing a hissing ha
thats another ms8 .. the one thats reseting its bccm ..the one that has only optical light on its ap6330
failed to mount /system (invalid argument) for my m8s bccm via SD tooth pick method
The M8S AP6330 the optical light come son when i plug the USB male a-a lead and don’t detects
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