docooler M9S-Pro

[shdware]

My M9S-Pro finally arrived. It's a modest AmLogic S905 chip with a Mali-450, notably only because it has Ethernet, three USB ports, 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB ROM.

My kids use the Nexus Player as a gaming device, but I am constantly running out of space even with Marshmallow's USB space reallocation (which does not work perfectly by any means). I bought this hoping to replace the Nexus Player which only has 8GB (+ whatever Marshmallow offers, and whatever some apps will allow transfer to external storage).

Right off the bat, it boots quickly and is stable. It included Kodi, some generic TV streamer with pay TV streams in foreign languages, a file manager, Antutu, various video players, and Netflix. The USB port puts out enough current to power an external 2.5" HDD.

Antutu score is 31,300 if that matters to you.

I found a version of TWRP that worked great and I rooted this by flashing the same beta-SuperSU as I used on my Nexus Player.

It uses an IR remote with shortcuts to different apps and a mouse function. It's slow but usable. I use it with an airmouse with a better experience.

I am running HAL Launcher which is just about the best experience you can hope for with a Chinese box. I also added the keylist for the Bluetooth controllers from the OUYA that I had years ago, and my kids use it for a gaming box.

It's a good value for me, but if you use Android TV boxes for streaming only you don't need the space and should probably get a cheaper box - maybe one running 6.0+ so it supports the latest version of Kodi.

 

[shdware]

Now that I have TWRP and root, I am looking for an AOSP experience.

Are these available for AmLogic systems? I've seen RemixOS for certain AmLogic boxes, but they're all a bit different and haven't tried experimenting with that yet.

 

[Gi3drius]

How did you get this device rooted and how did you boot it into TWRP?

 

[k_graham]

If rooted the Docooler, could I run a Long Term Release of Ubuntu or Mint on it. I've used Linux with our Brother MFC-J835DW and its simple to print from any Application. Android not good at all. 2nd is with Ubuntu I can set up multiple guest users in various Languages "English" " "Spanish" etc. so a guest can log on , browse, print, done.

On Android it seems to remember Users, not sure how to delete,

Very hard to print "share",

Doesn't appear to allow set up to multiple users so can only run as 1 language.

I really like that these boxes have separate monitors, keyboards, and appear not to require a fan as we are at the beach with a lot of salt air. All my connections require DiElectric Grease from Autozone so as not to corrode. Even better would be a sealed heat sink case.

Ken PlayaLindaHotel.com

 

[stilonas]

root m9s-pro docooler amlogic s905 how

how root and install twrp in that model please tell me
Send me the links of software that must to download

 

[alexxdj]

hello, i have the m9s pro 32gb and i have slow speed in WiFi connection. Does anyone have the same problem and how can i solved? thanks in advance

 

[19Paky89]

Hello everyone, where can I get the original stock firmware? tnx

 

[alexxdj]

My M9S-Pro finally arrived. It's a modest AmLogic S905 chip with a Mali-450, notably only because it has Ethernet, three USB ports, 3 GB of RAM and a 32 GB ROM.

My kids use the Nexus Player as a gaming device, but I am constantly running out of space even with Marshmallow's USB space reallocation (which does not work perfectly by any means). I bought this hoping to replace the Nexus Player which only has 8GB (+ whatever Marshmallow offers, and whatever some apps will allow transfer to external storage).

Right off the bat, it boots quickly and is stable. It included Kodi, some generic TV streamer with pay TV streams in foreign languages, a file manager, Antutu, various video players, and Netflix. The USB port puts out enough current to power an external 2.5" HDD.

Antutu score is 31,300 if that matters to you.

I found a version of TWRP that worked great and I rooted this by flashing the same beta-SuperSU as I used on my Nexus Player.

It uses an IR remote with shortcuts to different apps and a mouse function. It's slow but usable. I use it with an airmouse with a better experience.

I am running HAL Launcher which is just about the best experience you can hope for with a Chinese box. I also added the keylist for the Bluetooth controllers from the OUYA that I had years ago, and my kids use it for a gaming box.

It's a good value for me, but if you use Android TV boxes for streaming only you don't need the space and should probably get a cheaper box - maybe one running 6.0+ so it supports the latest version of Kodi.

dow did you root the device?

 

[shdware]

@alexxdj,

You'll need to do two things.

First, download TWRP for AmLogic devices. The link is below for a whole bunch of them.

http://freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/amlogic-based-tv-players/16228-twrp-for-amlogic-devices

I don't remember which one I used, but I believe it was for a Minix S905 device. As long as it's S905, they are similar enough that you should be okay. Make sure it is scaled properly when you use it.

Then you'll need to download ChainFire's SuperSU.

https://download.chainfire.eu/743/supersu

Copy both files to a SD card. TWRP will be bootable, but you will need to press/hold the button that's hidden in the audio out jack. I simply used a pin. So, unplug the unit, insert the SD card, insert the pin, then plug it back in and wait for it to boot to TWRP.

If all looks well, great. You will need a mouse for this part.

Flash SuperSU as normal. Reboot.

After I booted, I actually had to run the supersu APK to make it work properly. I used Root Explorer (since it opens files in zip files with ease) to do this.

I hope this helps.

 

[alexxdj]

thanks for your information but where is this hidden button? I cant find it!!!

 

[shdware]

It's in one of the audio jacks in the back of the unit. Open it up if you need to see it: it comes apart easy and goes back together easy.

Otherwise get a long pin or needle and poke in the jacks until you feel it click.

 

[alexxdj]

It's in one of the audio jacks in the back of the unit. Open it up if you need to see it: it comes apart easy and goes back together easy.

Otherwise get a long pin or needle and poke in the jacks until you feel it click.

i found it is the spdif jack thanks. do you remember if needs to rename the recovery? Because i downloaded the recovery for minix s905 but i cant boot it to twrp

 

[shdware]

Try naming it 'recovery.img'

The recovery should not be zipped. Extract the IMG file if it is.

 

[alexxdj]

yes i know that. maybe i tried wrong recovery. after 2 times failed to boot to recovery. when i release the button? when i show the android and starts to erase?

 

[shdware]

i found it is the spdif jack thanks. do you remember if needs to rename the recovery? Because i downloaded the recovery for minix s905 but i cant boot it to twrp

I press and hold it until the TWRP logo appears.

I think you have the wrong recovery. Try the MINIX MX one. AmLogic makes a lot of devices, and the S805, S812, S905, and S912 all require different recoveries.

You need to make sure it's for the S905. Google is your friend here.

After I successfully rooted, I ultimately decided to flash TWRP itself on my box.

 

[alexxdj]

i tried 50 recovery for s905 form yesterday but nothing. Cant boot to twrp!!

 

[shdware]

i tried 50 recovery for s905 form yesterday but nothing. Cant boot to twrp!!

Apologies, I didn't realize the URL to Freaktab was truncated. I've corrected it now.

TWRP for AmLogic Devices

Try a few of these. There are only 31, and over half of them can be discounted because they are not for the S905.

If I remember right, I used this one:
/TWRP_MiniMX.img

 

[alexxdj]

Apologies, I didn't realize the URL to Freaktab was truncated. I've corrected it now.

TWRP for AmLogic Devices

Try a few of these. There are only 31, and over half of them can be discounted because they are not for the S905.

If I remember right, I used this one:
/TWRP_MiniMX.img

You remember right!!!! this recovery was. thanks for your help friend.

 

[shdware]

@Gi3drius, @k_graham, @stilonas -

I've provided a tutorial. Read the comments and let me know if they help.

 

[Shineali]

is there any update for this tx box?? and why do you want to install TWRP? I use it only fr install roms but I can´t find any for this model