How to boot a headless linux image on amlogic s802 tv. Here on this page, we have managed to share the latest version of amlogic usb burning tool along with the previous versions. This option allows you to run almost any linux system ubuntu, altlinux, debian, suse, arch etc, different versions of the firmware from other devices, different versions of os, etc. Amlogic s812 smart tv box atv387 quad core box geniatech. Firmware update guide for android tvbox with amlogic soc. As this is the start of this thread the images will be listed in this manor. We recommend using latest version firmware m8s amlogic s812 firmware img device. It is also good news for those that continue to use this tv box. Also english is not my native language, so please excuse me for misspell last week i received my shiny new beelink gt1 with amlogic s912 cpu. This thread is here for posts of sd images for amlogic devices that boot directly into linux from sd card. Geniatech atv387 quad core box is a amlogic s812 tv box, support uhd 38402160, h. Install linux on android tv box amlogic s905x youtube. S802 s805 s812 s905 s905x s912 wiki amlogic s802 s805 s812 s905 s905x s912 linux, usb, sd microsd. The problem i am faced with is that i have great sound and video with the debian image but with the ubuntu image, the video is choppy and sound not good.
All credit goes to balbes150 over on freaktab for this epic port of armbian ubuntu debian desktop for s905,s905x,s912 amlogic tv boxs. Sunchip cxs806 is my third android media player based on amlogic s812 processor, after eny technology em8s which i havent received yet, because the firmware is not really ready yet, and minix neo x8h plus with a stable firmware, but some disappointment with regards. Mainline linux on amlogic s905s905xs912 socs 2018 status update baylibre is working on mainline linux for amlogic soc, and in february of last year, neil armstrong gave a presentation entitled mainline linux on amlogic socs at the embedded linux conference 2017. Mainline linux on amlogic s905s905xs912 socs cnx software. You can find mainline linux for amlogic socs in these nonexclusive.
Amlogicopenlinuxreleasenotes amlogicconfidential 2 revisionhistory revision date author changes v20170630 jun30,2017 peipengzhao alphareleaseforchipa1da1x v20170731 july31,2017 peipengzhao betareleaseforchipa1da1x v20170831 aug31,2017 peipengzhao mpreleaseforchipa1da1x. Amlogic s905 s912 armbian ubuntu mate, debian linux. We have four methods in this tutorial that we will use depending on the files that we have to update, the most extended method is using the amlogic usb burning tool. In reality the software does a lot of very advanced things under the surface. Easy step by step update firmware latest version, downloads ever release. Your amlogic device is capable of some pretty cool things, one of those is running a full linux desktop operating system. We have four methods in this tutorial that we will use depending on the files that we have to update.
A catalog of tv box firmware for amlogic, rockchip etc. Src for amlogic s805 s802\s812 s905\s905x\s912 etc. Amlogic has been working on a more costefficient processor for smart audio and iot applications with amlogic a1l dualcore cortexa35 processor shown as meson a1 in the linux source code. Today we present a guide to update, recover or unbrick with a firmware file our android tvbox with soc amlogic s802, s805, s812, s905, s905d, s905w, s905x, s912, s905x2, s905x3, s905y2 or s922x.
This is just copy of files that can be found on amlogic openlinux website. Armbian for amlogic was one of the reasons we started the mxqproject, with our initial efforts to bring this linux os to the amlogic s805 mxq tv box. Today we present a guide to update your tv box with soc amlogic s802, s805, s812, s905, s905d, s905w s905x or s912. Firmware download we set up this page, so customers can find the firmware easily. Never disconnect the power to your tv box while upgrading the firmware. This development allows you to run a number of different linux distributions such as ubuntu mate, armbian, debian and a number of their. I had an old amlogic s802 k200 that was collecting dust and is now revitalized on its way to being an iot server. Click on fileimport image and select your specific. S802s812libreelec images for 789 amlogic libreelec. All credit goes to bales150 for the continuing development of armbian for amlogic devices. Even yesterday i considered purchasing a s805 based box for running linux on it but it seems that the price of s905 boxes are virtually the same as s805, so itd probably pay better to get the s905 box. Luckily for us, the developer balbes150 has continued development for many years and has kept up with improvements throughout this time. Select your android version for m8s amlogic s812 firmware img.
To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. Create new udev rule for amlogic devices in etcudevrules. Armbian linux os for amlogic tv boxes updated s805, s905. Amlogic s905 s912 armbian ubuntu mate, debian linux desktop. There are 3 different wifi chips, you have to load the right driver module at startup ubuntu. How to use the amlogic usb burning tool to manually update.
Kodi is a just a wrapper over the codecs, libraries and other software, they need the pen. Linuxxbmc openelec for amlogic based tvboxes wetek play, m8, mx2 by codesnake. Linux images for s802 s805 s812 s905 s905x s912 sd usb. Huge shout out to balbes150 over on freaktab for this truly epic development. Amlogic burning tools for amlogic s805, amlogic s802, amlogic s812 base tv box. This development was made possible by a very talented developer over on freaktab who goes by the name balbes150. It is now a valuable resource for people who want to make the most of their mobile devices, from customizing the look and feel to adding new functionality. Full ubuntu will mean access to some repos for other software on top of xbmckodi. Amlogic usb burning tool is a small tool for windows computer which allows you to flash stock firmware on the devices powered by amlogic chipset.
As some of you already know, ive been playing around with tronsmart vega s89 elite, an android tv box powered by amlogic s802 quad core arm cortex a9r4 processor at 2 ghz. This firmware is for m8s tv box with amlogic s812 cpu. How to run headless linux on amlogic s905 devices such as mini mx or k1 plus a few week ago, i had been informed that amlogic s905 uboot and linux source code was released, and one person use the code and other resources to load a minimal ubuntu 14. Huge update for the old s805 and s812 amlogic socs. Armbian for amlogic s802s812 tv boxes armbian forum.
Firmware update guide for tvbox with amlogic soc s802. How to update amlogic zip firmware entertainment box. Armbian linux os for amlogic tv boxes updated s805. M8s amlogic s812 android tv box with ap4335 wifi module firmware update 183846 20151031 how to solve teclast x98 pro booting to bios problem. This can brick the device and turn it into a really expensive paperweight. Today, ill show how to boot a headless linux image on any amlogic based s802 tv box from the network. Although most people cant access the sdk, it still means that popular amlogic s8xx devices are likely to be upgraded to android. Kodi is a just a wrapper over the codecs, libraries and other software, they need the pen to collect with support for mali. Download amlogic burning tool, how to use the amlogic usb.
But if i had a s802 box, i would certainly try running linux on it. I think it would depend on what you want to use the box for. The system runs significantly faster than the s805 port we. Hi, first i want to say thanks for this amazing project.
Acemax m8s should be the same except 100m ethernet lan. This development is aimed at a huge range of cheap generic tv boxes. Special thanks to balbes150 for all his work in this area this is for any amlogic sd card image for any distro that is confirmed working. If your manufacturer provides a version of the amlogic usb burning tool with the firmware download, then you should use that. Sign up src for amlogic s805 s802\ s812 s905\s905x\s912 etc. Download amlogic burning tool, how to use the amlogic usb burning tool, download and flash your firmware with this tool follow this guide on how to install a new firmware image on your tv box by using the amlogic usb burning tool. Download m8s amlogic s812 firmware img firmware apk. How to install different oss on amlogic boxes youtube.