Minix X8-H Android 5.1.1 , Flashed with ProBox2-ex firmware

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Intro
I found this turorial somewhere, I am not the author of this.

Admin Edit:
Source: https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv...x-x8-h-5-1-1-flashed-with-probox2-ex-firmware

I followed it and I was able to flash android 5 successfully to my X8-H. I have sound, latest kodi, wifi works. The only annoying this is that CEC is not enabled on startup. So after every boot you have to go to settings and enable CEC. If somebody has a fix for that, please let me know.

Some people say that sound does not work. The fix is to enable developer mode (click about 5 times), go into developer settings and disable usb audio.

After flashing, the first boot takes about 5 minutes.


The tutorial
Use this Firmware to update.
https://mega.nz/#!9DZw1boY!HV5QPq027...ET5hH6NmibqKYU

I just flashed PROBOX2 EX+ (PLUS) 20161221 (5th firmware release) fw to my Minix X8-H ( NOT THE PLUS version )
http://probox2.com/probox2-ex-plus-2...mware-release/
( all instructions + files there ).
Minix X8-H box came up after 6 min.

Tested now WIFI + USB > Works well

There is also Hebrew language... LOL

After the flashing , the IR remote won't work.
In order to fix it, extract the attached file ( remote.conf ) to that folder ( \system\etc ) and reboot.

How to upgrade PROBOX2 EX / EX+ / Z?

Preparation

Download the firmware and upgrade tool as below:

A. Latest PROBOX2 EX / EX+ / Z firmware
  • Go to "Support" -> then select the model name PROBOX2 EX / EX+ / Z
  • Download the firmware file (please do NOT download TF card version!)
  • Extract the zip file and you will get a .img file (for firmware upgrade on Procedure section below)
B. Upgrade tool PROBOX2-amlogic-upgrade-tool.zip
  • Download here: PROBOX2-amlogic-upgrade-tool
  • Extract PROBOX2-amlogic-upgrade-tool.zip
  • Run the EXE file (e.g. setup_v2.0.5.15.exe) to install it.
  • After installed, USB_Burning_Tool will be shown on your desktop / start menu.
C. Download and install drivers (make sure that there is no drivers problem with your PC) from Moborobo, or here: http://download.moborobo.com/downloa..._official).exe
  • Make sure that Moborobo has been installed.
Procedures

A. Launch USB_Burning_Tool as below:

USB_Burning_Tool_01-545x380.jpg


B. You can change the language to English as below:

USB_Burning_Tool_02-548x380.jpg


C. Click and choose Import image , choose the .img file you just download.

USB_Burning_Tool_03-550x380.jpg


D.
For EX / EX+, please connect with power adapter and do NOT power on. Then connecting the USB cable between EX/EX+ (OTG port) and your PC / Laptop (USB port). Prepare a thin metal stick / paper clip, then press and hold the restore button (inside the AV port hole). Then press Power button at the same time.

For Z, please do NOT connect with power adapter. Prepare a thin metal stick / paper clip, then press and hold the restore button (inside the AV port hole). Then connecting the USB cable between Z (USB port near TF card) and your PC / Laptop (USB port).

After 3-5 seconds USB_Burning_Tool will detect the USB device as below:

USB_Burning_Tool_04-520x380.jpg


E. You can release "Restore" button.

F. Click "Start" to start firmware upgrade, it should take around 4-8 mins and please do NOT unplug USB cable of PROBOX2 EX/EX+/Z during firmware upgrade.

USB_Burning_Tool_05-571x380.jpg


G. After finished firmware upgrade, it will auto disconnected. Now you can unplug it and connect to TV again.
 
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Intro
I found this turorial somewhere, I am not the author of this.

Admin Edit:
Source: https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv...x-x8-h-5-1-1-flashed-with-probox2-ex-firmware

I followed it and I was able to flash android 5 successfully to my X8-H. I have sound, latest kodi, wifi works. The only annoying this is that CEC is not enabled on startup. So after every boot you have to go to settings and enable CEC. If somebody has a fix for that, please let me know.

Some people say that sound does not work. The fix is to enable developer mode (click about 5 times), go into developer settings and disable usb audio.

After flashing, the first boot takes about 5 minutes.


The tutorial
Use this Firmware to update.
https://mega.nz/#!9DZw1boY!HV5QPq027...ET5hH6NmibqKYU

I just flashed PROBOX2 EX+ (PLUS) 20161221 (5th firmware release) fw to my Minix X8-H ( NOT THE PLUS version )
http://probox2.com/probox2-ex-plus-2...mware-release/
( all instructions + files there ).
Minix X8-H box came up after 6 min.

Tested now WIFI + USB > Works well

There is also Hebrew language... LOL

After the flashing , the IR remote won't work.
In order to fix it, extract the attached file ( remote.conf ) to that folder ( \system\etc ) and reboot.

How to upgrade PROBOX2 EX / EX+ / Z?

Preparation

Download the firmware and upgrade tool as below:

A. Latest PROBOX2 EX / EX+ / Z firmware
  • Go to "Support" -> then select the model name PROBOX2 EX / EX+ / Z
  • Download the firmware file (please do NOT download TF card version!)
  • Extract the zip file and you will get a .img file (for firmware upgrade on Procedure section below)
B. Upgrade tool PROBOX2-amlogic-upgrade-tool.zip
  • Download here: PROBOX2-amlogic-upgrade-tool
  • Extract PROBOX2-amlogic-upgrade-tool.zip
  • Run the EXE file (e.g. setup_v2.0.5.15.exe) to install it.
  • After installed, USB_Burning_Tool will be shown on your desktop / start menu.
C. Download and install drivers (make sure that there is no drivers problem with your PC) from Moborobo, or here: http://download.moborobo.com/downloa..._official).exe
  • Make sure that Moborobo has been installed.
Procedures

A. Launch USB_Burning_Tool as below:

USB_Burning_Tool_01-545x380.jpg


B. You can change the language to English as below:

USB_Burning_Tool_02-548x380.jpg


C. Click and choose Import image , choose the .img file you just download.

USB_Burning_Tool_03-550x380.jpg


D.
For EX / EX+, please connect with power adapter and do NOT power on. Then connecting the USB cable between EX/EX+ (OTG port) and your PC / Laptop (USB port). Prepare a thin metal stick / paper clip, then press and hold the restore button (inside the AV port hole). Then press Power button at the same time.

For Z, please do NOT connect with power adapter. Prepare a thin metal stick / paper clip, then press and hold the restore button (inside the AV port hole). Then connecting the USB cable between Z (USB port near TF card) and your PC / Laptop (USB port).

After 3-5 seconds USB_Burning_Tool will detect the USB device as below:

USB_Burning_Tool_04-520x380.jpg


E. You can release "Restore" button.

F. Click "Start" to start firmware upgrade, it should take around 4-8 mins and please do NOT unplug USB cable of PROBOX2 EX/EX+/Z during firmware upgrade.

USB_Burning_Tool_05-571x380.jpg


G. After finished firmware upgrade, it will auto disconnected. Now you can unplug it and connect to TV again.


Hello.

Can you re-upload the firmware?

Thanks.
 
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