[Android TV x86] [Guide] DIYTV (My own version of Google TV)

[thzzy]

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为旧计算机更新 ATV 版本。
1) ATV7 x86 32 位（带有 Leanback on Fire 发射器）
2) ATV7 x86 32 位（带 Projectivy 启动器）

3) ATV8 x86 32 位（带 Google TV 启动器）
4) ATV9 x86 64 位（带 Google TV 启动器）

5) ATV9 x86 64 位（在内核 5.10 + Wifi6 上）
6) ATV9 x86 64 位（在内核 5.18 + Wifi6 上）

Spoiler: 你的问题的答案

(1) 没有U盘怎么安装android？
下载YourDroid（应用程序）并按照说明进行操作。
(2) 没有声音怎么办？
设置->音频->音频输出（HDMI/扬声器）
禁用“使用修复卷”选项可以帮助您。
您可以在 SoundAbout（应用程序）中完成相同的操作
(3) Nvidia (Atom D520 / 525) 的HDMI 声音修复
- 打开/system/etc/init.sh | 搜索“esac”并记下
[扰流板=代码”]
esac
alsa_amixer -c1 设置 'IEC958',0 on
alsa_amixer -c1 设置 'IEC958',1 on
alsa_amixer -c1 设置 'IEC958',2 on
alsa_amixer -c1 设置 'IEC958',3 on
mv /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p.original
ln -sf /dev/snd/pcmC1D7p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p
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然后保存文件 (init.sh) 并重启你的 android x86。
(4) 屏幕分辨率是否有问题。
设置 -> 屏幕 -> 屏幕位置（调整大小/过扫描）
(5) 如何更改屏幕分辨率（+赫兹）
- 打开/boot/grub/menu.lst | 编辑，保存并重启
对于 HDMI -> 视频=HDMI-1: 1920x1080 -32@ 60 D
对于显示 -> 视频=LVDS-1: 1920x1080 -32@ 60 e
高清+ 1360x768 | 四倍高清 2560x1440 | 4K 3840x2160
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Spoiler: 你的问题的答案

My sound card is the ESSX8336 sound card chip that comes with the Intel N4120 CPU. After installation and testing, all Android TV x86 versions on your device have no sound, even if any sound settings are made, there is still no sound. May I ask if there is a solution?

 

[antoniora]

Kodi not working on

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Updating ATV builds for older computers.
1) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Leanback on Fire launcher)
2) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Projectivy Launcher)

3) ATV8 x86 32bit (with Google TV launcher)
4) ATV9 x86 64bit (with Google TV launcher)

5) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.10 + Wifi6)
6) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.18 + Wifi6)

Spoiler: Answers to Your Questions

(1) How to install an android without a USB flash drive?
Download YourDroid (app) and follow the instructions.
(2) What should I do when there's no sound?
Settings - > Audio - > Audio output (HDMI / Speakers)
Disabling the "Use Fix Volume" option can help you.
The same you can be done in SoundAbout (app)
(3) HDMI Sound Fix for Nvidia (Atom D520 / 525)
- open /system/etc/init.sh | Search "esac" and wrote down

Spoiler: Code

esac
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',0 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',1 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',2 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',3 on
mv /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p.original
ln -sf /dev/snd/pcmC1D7p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p

Then save file (init.sh) and reboot your android x86.
(4) If there are any problems with the screen resolution.
Settings - > Screen - > Screen Position (resize / overscan)
(5) How to change the screen resolution (+ hertz)
- open /boot/grub/menu.lst | Edit, save and reboot
for HDMI -> video=HDMI-1:1920x1080-32@60D
for Display -> video=LVDS-1:1920x1080-32@60e
HD+ 1360x768 | Quad HD 2560x1440 | 4K 3840x2160

Kodi not working I used 4) ATV9 x86 64bits with Google launcher

 

[kamazok]

I was just confused in architecture naming here can someone explain this to me what does it mean ATV9 x86 64bit? x86 mean 32bit as long as i know but also it say 64bit and what about ATV8 x86 32bit

32bit for old CPU with SSE3.0 (released from 2004 to 2010)
64bit for new CPU with SSE4.2 (for all intel newer than 2010)

inter core duo / quad and older, 32bit CPU
i3-2110m and i5-2130m and newer, 64bit CPU

i3-330m and i5-550m work well on BlissOS

 

[kamazok]

My sound card is the ESSX8336 sound card

You may have to patch the kernel manually with a fix in github.
It is worth trying the build on Kernel 5.18 and newer.

 

[DragonFlye]

@kamazok

Tried 1st 4 versions on an Intel i5 NUC 4th gen / i7 8gen. Everything is working fine, but I can't get the systems to go to sleep, Not automatically (via system time-out), nor manually using power options ->sleep. Is this a kernel or VirtWifi issue?

@antoniora

You'll need to sideload the x86 Android version here (so NOT from playstore).

Remains that SmartTube is not playing video's, at least I could'nt get it to work. Any workaround or alternative that does work?

 

[demy99]

link di download don't found

 

[hachazo.li]

Kodi not working on

Kodi not working I used 4) ATV9 x86 64bits with Google launcher

install kodi from here:

Files...

 

[hachazo.li]

Kodi for android x86 works but doesn't have any pvr client

 

[y2kbugleung]

Can anyone provide the AndroidTV image?

The file you are trying to download is no longer available
This could be due to the following reasons:
The file has been removed as it violated our Terms of Service.
Invalid URL - the link you are trying to access does not exist.
The file has been deleted by the user.

 

[y2kbugleung]

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Updating ATV builds for older computers.
1) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Leanback on Fire launcher)
2) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Projectivy Launcher)

3) ATV8 x86 32bit (with Google TV launcher)
4) ATV9 x86 64bit (with Google TV launcher)

5) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.10 + Wifi6)
6) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.18 + Wifi6)

Spoiler: Answers to Your Questions

(1) How to install an android without a USB flash drive?
Download YourDroid (app) and follow the instructions.
(2) What should I do when there's no sound?
Settings - > Audio - > Audio output (HDMI / Speakers)
Disabling the "Use Fix Volume" option can help you.
The same you can be done in SoundAbout (app)
(3) HDMI Sound Fix for Nvidia (Atom D520 / 525)
- open /system/etc/init.sh | Search "esac" and wrote down

Spoiler: Code

esac
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',0 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',1 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',2 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',3 on
mv /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p.original
ln -sf /dev/snd/pcmC1D7p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p

Then save file (init.sh) and reboot your android x86.
(4) If there are any problems with the screen resolution.
Settings - > Screen - > Screen Position (resize / overscan)
(5) How to change the screen resolution (+ hertz)
- open /boot/grub/menu.lst | Edit, save and reboot
for HDMI -> video=HDMI-1:1920x1080-32@60D
for Display -> video=LVDS-1:1920x1080-32@60e
HD+ 1360x768 | Quad HD 2560x1440 | 4K 3840x2160

Loading the .img file into Etcher it shows "missing partition table".
Is it normal?

UPDATE
Flashed with Rufus on Windows.

 

[y2kbugleung]

Hey,

Sorry not sure if I've done something incorrectly or misread something along the way but trying to install on an old ASUS laptop and ATV9 runs fine from usb. I've then tried to install directly to the HDD and everything works but once I restart the pc can't find a bootable drive and I have to either go back to the usb and run from there or reinstall. Wondering what might be going wrong or if I'm missing something?

I have got the same problem.
I am trying to install the kernel 5.18 version.
I have formatted the NVME drive in UEFI BIOS (F2), rebooted, boot into USB, select Install, created a new partition, install, install EFI, reboot, and no bootable drive.

Have you solved your problem? May I know how? Thanks.

 

[y2kbugleung]

Okay I have figured out. Flashing the image directly onto the SSD drive, no user-data will be persist after reboot. Installation won't succeed unless using "auto install".

 

[Sven1421]

Okay I have figured out. Flashing the image directly onto the SSD drive, no user-data will be persist after reboot. Installation won't succeed unless using "auto install".

Yeah sorry, haven't checked in in a while. I ended up getting an old small form factor desktop that work was getting rid of and got it running on there. I eventually figured out the laptop though and but same solution as you, went through the auto install option and worked successfully.

 

[y2kbugleung]

Yeah sorry, haven't checked in in a while. I ended up getting an old small form factor desktop that work was getting rid of and got it running on there. I eventually figured out the laptop though and but same solution as you, went through the auto install option and worked successfully.

Last night I have tried. Youtube works. Smart-Tube stable or beta does not start playback.
Direct playback from Plex on LAN, some videos are smooth, some videos are very laggy.
I am using this one: https://www.seeedstudio.com/ODYSSEY-X86J4105800-p-4445.html

 

[mr.wrinw]

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Updating ATV builds for older computers.
1) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Leanback on Fire launcher)
2) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Projectivy Launcher)

3) ATV8 x86 32bit (with Google TV launcher)
4) ATV9 x86 64bit (with Google TV launcher)

5) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.10 + Wifi6)
6) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.18 + Wifi6)

Spoiler: Answers to Your Questions

(1) How to install an android without a USB flash drive?
Download YourDroid (app) and follow the instructions.
(2) What should I do when there's no sound?
Settings - > Audio - > Audio output (HDMI / Speakers)
Disabling the "Use Fix Volume" option can help you.
The same you can be done in SoundAbout (app)
(3) HDMI Sound Fix for Nvidia (Atom D520 / 525)
- open /system/etc/init.sh | Search "esac" and wrote down

Spoiler: Code

esac
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',0 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',1 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',2 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',3 on
mv /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p.original
ln -sf /dev/snd/pcmC1D7p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p

Then save file (init.sh) and reboot your android x86.
(4) If there are any problems with the screen resolution.
Settings - > Screen - > Screen Position (resize / overscan)
(5) How to change the screen resolution (+ hertz)
- open /boot/grub/menu.lst | Edit, save and reboot
for HDMI -> video=HDMI-1:1920x1080-32@60D
for Display -> video=LVDS-1:1920x1080-32@60e
HD+ 1360x768 | Quad HD 2560x1440 | 4K 3840x2160

I installed 4) ATV9 x86 64bit (with Google TV launcher). It's really quick and smooth.

But can't install magisk root even if the rom rooted out of the box.

I just want magisk to install Xposed framework. Can it be done with this rom?

 

[Hritik utekar]

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Updating ATV builds for older computers.
1) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Leanback on Fire launcher)
2) ATV7 x86 32bit (with Projectivy Launcher)

3) ATV8 x86 32bit (with Google TV launcher)
4) ATV9 x86 64bit (with Google TV launcher)

5) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.10 + Wifi6)
6) ATV9 x86 64bit (on Kernel 5.18 + Wifi6)

Spoiler: Answers to Your Questions

(1) How to install an android without a USB flash drive?
Download YourDroid (app) and follow the instructions.
(2) What should I do when there's no sound?
Settings - > Audio - > Audio output (HDMI / Speakers)
Disabling the "Use Fix Volume" option can help you.
The same you can be done in SoundAbout (app)
(3) HDMI Sound Fix for Nvidia (Atom D520 / 525)
- open /system/etc/init.sh | Search "esac" and wrote down

Spoiler: Code

esac
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',0 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',1 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',2 on
alsa_amixer -c1 set 'IEC958',3 on
mv /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p.original
ln -sf /dev/snd/pcmC1D7p /dev/snd/pcmC1D3p

Then save file (init.sh) and reboot your android x86.
(4) If there are any problems with the screen resolution.
Settings - > Screen - > Screen Position (resize / overscan)
(5) How to change the screen resolution (+ hertz)
- open /boot/grub/menu.lst | Edit, save and reboot
for HDMI -> video=HDMI-1:1920x1080-32@60D
for Display -> video=LVDS-1:1920x1080-32@60e
HD+ 1360x768 | Quad HD 2560x1440 | 4K 3840x2160

Can you make a build with usb bluetooth support.
I have a usb bluetooth adapter and it works in android-x86.

Thank you!

 

[jcalvoc]

DIYTV ------- Guide by LolitoPicolito.
Note1: I am NOT responsible of your device’s health. If something got broken on the install, try to ask here in the community.
Note2: The Netflix APK wasn’t built by me but by (linksource) and I give credit to this guy for making a useful APK
NOTE3: I DID NOT DEVELOP THIS ISO. I DONT HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE AT CREATING A x86 VERSION OF ANDROID. THE ISO IS PROVIDED BY THE YOUTUBER LINKED HERE (

)
I JUST MADE A SIMPLE AND EASY GUIDE FOR EVERYONE.
EDIT1:The iso is only 64bit, no 32bit iso rn Another thing, if the Netflix Fix dosen't work, try to uninstall and reinstall the apk untill it works, thanks.


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Links
Android TV X86 Pie: Download - MEGA
Netflix APK ATV (optional): Download - MEGA
Netflix APK FIX (read Fix Netflix): https://mega.nz/folder/UtkDSCKB#LrPhzAOf1C8abKJ-hQ1biw/file/E58ijLjT (Netflix_4.16.1_ZJ_HDFix-screenSize.apk)
Rufus: Rufus - The Official Website (Download, New Releases)
or BalenaEtcher: balenaEtcher - Flash OS images to SD cards & USB drives
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Fix Netflix: This is a standard Netflix Tablet APK and I put this in to fix a problem that you may have with Netflix ATV. If you can’t open the app (the app opens but it immediately closes without displaying anything) you’ll need to uninstall Netflix ATV, install the fix APK first, see if it boots then install the other Netflix ATV APK. It should work and the ATV Version should now boot (you can uninstall the fix). I don’t know why but I discovered this when I was trying to reinstall everything to immediately see if there was some bugs.





Fix Home: This one is simple. If your Home starts freaking out, it maybe updated and its lethal and you’ll need to reinstall the whole OS. I hope that you are here not for your home that’s freaking out and you come from the guide. Just go on the play store and disable automatic updates from the setting icon.





Known Bugs:
Chromecast built-in doesn't work.
Home may break if updated (See Fix Home).
USB Debugging doesn’t work (wireless adb).

What Works:
Netflix ATV(Only 480p because of the Widevine L1 cert.)
Youtube
Prime Video (must be tablet version.)
Play Store
Google Assistant
Games (based on HW)
Spotify
WiFi
Bluetooth
USB
HDMI/VGA Output (Only on “Laptop Mode” for notebooks that needs to display out an external monitor)
SD Card
Controller (USB and BT)

Guide:
1. Flash the ISO File with Rufus or BalenaEtcher on a USB(4GB Min.).
2. When its done take the USB and put it on the PC.
3. When it boots, press ESC to display your Boot Selector.
4. Select your USB
5. When it displays a blue screen go on Installation, or if you want to see if your PC works with this OS, go select Android TV (First Option).
6. Select your partition / hdd that you want to install the OS in. (DISCLAIMER!! Go see how to select the right partition or your currently installed OS will may corrupt, or not boot.).
7. IMPORTANT! Select to ext4 for file system, or it will not boot / work!
8. Yes to install EFI GRUB2.
9. Reboot.
10. Press again ESC Untill it shows up the Boot selection and select Android TV.
11. Select the first option if you are from desktop, or if you are from notebook and you want to display the OS on an VGA/HDMI screen just select the Android TV (Laptop Mode) and close your laptop screen. In a few seconds it should appear the terminal in your external screen.
12. Do the standard Android TV Setup and it should now bring you to the Home of your Android TV. YOU DID IT!
13. IMPORTANT!!! Go see the Fix for Netflix and the Home Fix.
14. If video reproduction is a little bit slow, go on settings, device preferences, display, 3d , And select force hardware acceleration.



Credits to : Me! (Guide, and concept created and scripted by LolitoPicolito.)
??: Creator of the Netflix ATV APK. Netflix in HD is being killed in some of the Chinese boxes. - FreakTab
ISO Provider :

P.S. If there are some bugs that I am not aware of, please email me on [email protected] and you are free to make a video on this guide! I am not english and sooo... it might be written not good. Hope you understand and this is my first post on this AMAZING website. P.S. THANKS FOR THE 14k VIEWS! HOPE I WAS HELPFUL!!

Hi, is there any fix for this:

Known Bugs:
Chromecast built-in doesn't work.

•This ISO runs fine on my old DELL E6540 i7 4th gen, 16 GB DDR3, 256 SSD.

 

[jcalvoc]

In a android x86 version 9 do you get Bluetooth

Bluetooth not working on lntel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 module, there is no BT icon on system, WiFi is Ok.

 

[JayTheDev98]

Building my own Android TV x86, its based off Pie (9) but eventually, I'll get it to be built off of Android 11

Bugs
- Keyboard needs to be mapped as an ATV Remote
- When typing, entering does not work
- Remote and accessories crashes

Here is a beta build of my project https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UrDgaHaSk2E0Q_H68i3aILlOE-j7z5RF?usp=sharing

My sources and GitHub https://github.com/Open-Android-TV-x86

Here is My discord group if anyone wants to help and contribute to it https://discord.gg/4k9HvFf5Vy

Also, I could really used the help from this community with my project since I consider myself a newbie lol

Enjoy

 

[jcalvoc]

Building my own Android TV x86, its based off Pie (9) but eventually, I'll get it to be built off of Android 11

Bugs
- Keyboard needs to be mapped as an ATV Remote
- When typing, entering does not work
- Remote and accessories crashes

Here is a beta build of my project https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1UrDgaHaSk2E0Q_H68i3aILlOE-j7z5RF?usp=sharing

My sources and GitHub https://github.com/Open-Android-TV-x86

Here is My discord group if anyone wants to help and contribute to it https://discord.gg/4k9HvFf5Vy

Also, I could really used the help from this community with my project since I consider myself a newbie lol

Enjoy

Hi, thanks i will test it.