NEO X8, X8-H, X8 Plus - 009FW (20160328)

[Azaan]

Hi friends, I need help updating the firmware of my Minix X8-H. I do realize it is an old model but I could really use the help. Nothing seems to work properly - XBMC/SMPD/Kodi etc. Even Amazon Prime video playback is not supported. I am able to play Netflix and You Tube. Would greatly appreciate it if someone could guide me. Thanks a ton.

 

[John_S]

Hi friends, I need help updating the firmware of my Minix X8-H. I do realize it is an old model but I could really use the help. Nothing seems to work properly - XBMC/SMPD/Kodi etc. Even Amazon Prime video playback is not supported. I am able to play Netflix and You Tube. Would greatly appreciate it if someone could guide me. Thanks a ton.

The final firmware version from 2016 is here:
https://theminixforum.com/index.php?threads/neo-x8-x8-h-x8-plus-009fw-20160328.46/

 

[danihuge]

Happy Xmas!
Hi, I did a factory reset from Android I was unable to boot the box again.
I tried to reflash it using OTG and SD Card and I was unable to finish the step.
Errors with otg while flashing and same with SDCARD
Any idea? thx!

 

[misinoo]

I am trying to get the minix x8 in recovery mode so I can flash the software. But no mather what I do the software usb_burning_tool 2.0.6 does not find the minix x8 that I have conected in recovery connector to my pc with usb. After I hold in a pin in the hole and then press power. But nothing is happening. So what is wrong. ?

Is the minix x8 dead or what is the problem, can anyone tell me whats wrong witht his or should I use it as a door-stop. ?

I think you are doing it wronge, same I did... The steps are following, insert the pin to the recovery hole and hold for 10 seconds, then press the power button for 2-3 seconds and release, but still hold the recovery pin... you should see the device in the burning tool now...

 

[misinoo]

simultaneously press reset pin and power is the correct method

not essentially for me, it was hold pin for few seconds, then hold power for 1-2 sec. and release power, while still holding the recovery pin until it showed in USB burning tool

 

[Whit3Rav3n]

I have a Minix Neo-X8 with Android Version: 4.4.2 and Build Number: KOT49H.20160324 release-keys. Can I also upgrade it's firmware to Lollipop? I managed to burn firmware "X8_X8PLUS_X8H_FW009.img" to the SD card and run it on my Minix-X8. It completed upgrading process withour errors, but when I checked after the set up, it still remained to previous KitKat firmware. Any advice what to do next? TIA.

 

[Marty]

I have a Minix Neo-X8 with Android Version: 4.4.2 and Build Number: KOT49H.20160324 release-keys. Can I also upgrade it's firmware to Lollipop? I managed to burn firmware "X8_X8PLUS_X8H_FW009.img" to the SD card and run it on my Minix-X8. It completed upgrading process withour errors, but when I checked after the set up, it still remained to previous KitKat firmware. Any advice what to do next? TIA.

I believe the only option is the Finless Lollipop ROM:
https://forum.freaktab.com/node/682215

 

[cisconetman007]

Why can we not access http://theminixforum.com:9009/firmwares/ anymore? Having that view helps my team find the right software for all our versions of minix products

 

[pusb87]

Why can we not access http://theminixforum.com:9009/firmwares/ anymore? Having that view helps my team find the right software for all our versions of minix products

the link works fine, maybe a browser issue with http links ?

 

[Skynet]

The link works fine here too.