
This method might also work with any Amlogic S802 based device. You’ll then go through a wizard to select your language (simplified Chinese, English, or traditional Chinese), adjust the screen size, and configure the network (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
#M8 usb burning tool upgrade
Keep pressing, and connect the power, waiting for an animated Android with a progress bar showing firmware upgrade is in progress. Using a sharp non-conductive object to press the recovery button, In M8 (aka TM8), this is located in the AV connector, and I used a toothpick to press the button.Insert the SD card in your S802 device.Copy the files (factory_update_param.aml, k200410.zip, and recovery.img) to the root of an SD card formatted with FAT32.I’ve done the procedure from a computer running Ubuntu 13.04: Standard “OTA” MethodĪny Windows, Mac OS, Linux computer or even your own Android device should be able to handle is as you just need to download, extract and copy files to an SD card. Bear in mind that firmware is usually specific to a given hardware platform, and if you try it on another non-compatible S802 TV box, you may brick your device.

#M8 usb burning tool update
So it’s a good time to try out and write about the firmware update instructions which are very similar to AML8726-MX firmware instructions. This firmware is rooted, and adds support for Google Apps (Play Store, Gmail and so on), among others things.


Shenzhen Tomato has finally sent me an updated firmware (password: 17r0) for M8 / TM8 Android TV box powered by Amlogic S802.
