Official Stock Firmware Thread - Mi Box (MDZ-16-AB and MDZ-22-AB)

[arula]

Try different USB ports on your PC, if it doesn't help - try another USB cable, as short as possible (I used a hand-made twisted usb cable about 10cm long).

Do you think it's a USB problem (cable, port)? I have tried few USB ports and I have homemade cable about 100cm. I will try another laptop - there is only USB 2.0, maybe it helps.
Which image is valid to import? Can you provide me url? Your password.bin is for specific image file or many other (compatible)?

 

[shdwlkr]

Hi shdwlkr
First: sorry for my bad English
My Mi Box S 4K bootlooped after last official update (found yesterday in menu). After update completing and rebooting box is unused - still rebooting in loop. Remote control doesn't work. That's why I am here with you.

Your urecovery method doesn't work for me. I have downloaded password.bin, Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4.zip from your linked url and Mi Box S 4K (MDZ-22-AB) image: https://androidpctv.com/tutorial-xiaomi-mi-box-restore-unbrick/#FULL_RECOVERY_XIAOMI_MI_BOX_MI_BOX_S (https://mega.nz/file/CzZVAKab#k0jQKCizp588w59iDyajisECWbbOKJyQOkPLQMCf2Ho) - ... Download the Recovery firmware for Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) – Downgrade Android TV 8.1

I have laptop with Windows 10 and USB 3.x ports but I am using USB 2.x cable A-A male. After runing Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4 and after bridge procedure my Mi Box S device is connected properly. After START erasing and flashing there is error with %1 progress. I have tried to diffrent images 8 version:
1) Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB)Android 8.img
2) Xiaomi_Mi_Box_S_MDZ-22-AB_oneday_r363_20181012_AndroidPC.img

Both are produce errors in %1 progress. What I am doing wrong? Where is a mistake?
I am attaching error.log
View attachment 5446107

Well, as I said - the problem was in the cable. @arula used a short hand-made cable for another try and it was fine.

 

[shdwlkr]

Do you think it's a USB problem (cable, port)? I have tried few USB ports and I have homemade cable about 100cm. I will try another laptop - there is only USB 2.0, maybe it helps.
Which image is valid to import? Can you provide me url? Your password.bin is for specific image file or many other (compatible)?

The password.bin file is compatible with the android 8 .img file lying on the internet. I've downloaded "the recovery image" from a few sources, it had a different name but it was the same file.
As far as I know nobody found/made another android .img for recovery/downgrade, but I may be wrong.

Also, it's almost two days now since I've unbricked my tv box - everything is fine, thanks God.

 

[alexinc]

Hi shdwlkr
First: sorry for my bad English
My Mi Box S 4K bootlooped after last official update (found yesterday in menu). After update completing and rebooting box is unused - still rebooting in loop. Remote control doesn't work. That's why I am here with you.

Your urecovery method doesn't work for me. I have downloaded password.bin, Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4.zip from your linked url and Mi Box S 4K (MDZ-22-AB) image: https://androidpctv.com/tutorial-xiaomi-mi-box-restore-unbrick/#FULL_RECOVERY_XIAOMI_MI_BOX_MI_BOX_S (https://mega.nz/file/CzZVAKab#k0jQKCizp588w59iDyajisECWbbOKJyQOkPLQMCf2Ho) - ... Download the Recovery firmware for Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) – Downgrade Android TV 8.1

I have laptop with Windows 10 and USB 3.x ports but I am using USB 2.x cable A-A male. After runing Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4 and after bridge procedure my Mi Box S device is connected properly. After START erasing and flashing there is error with %1 progress. I have tried to diffrent images 8 version:
1) Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB)Android 8.img
2) Xiaomi_Mi_Box_S_MDZ-22-AB_oneday_r363_20181012_AndroidPC.img

Both are produce errors in %1 progress. What I am doing wrong? Where is a mistake?
I am attaching error.log
View attachment 5446107

As written earlier, when this error appears, simply remove power, bridge the pin and ground again and apply power once more, do nothing inside amlogic tool. writing will begin again and works until end this time.

 

[arula]

Well, as I said - the problem was in the cable. @arula used a short hand-made cable for another try and it was fine.

Indeed. Homemade cable USB 2.0 was to long (about 100cm) and it was a main problem for flashing (error cause). I've made shorter cable (the same), maybe 25-30cm and flashing ended without errors. 100 succesfull with same Amlogic USB Burning Tool v2.2.4 and image 8. One flashing was enough to run my Mi Box S 4k. Everything working well

Thank you shdwlkr again for your support.

 

[patoberli]

Anybody else has the issue of the Mi TV Stick not being found by ADB although it's in device manager (Win10 and I installed the Google OEM driver) shown?
Thus I sadly can't sideload the image
I bought it two weeks ago and it's running still the very old and slow original image and I sadly don't get an update offered.

 

[Zapthos]

Anybody else has the issue of the Mi TV Stick not being found by ADB although it's in device manager (Win10 and I installed the Google OEM driver) shown?
Thus I sadly can't sideload the image
I bought it two weeks ago and it's running still the very old and slow original image and I sadly don't get an update offered.

Did you find a fix? As soon as I go into recovery ADB stops working and I'm still on build 832 (October 2020) and don't receive any updates...

 

[patoberli]

Did you find a fix? As soon as I go into recovery ADB stops working and I'm still on build 832 (October 2020) and don't receive any updates...

So far not, no and I'm even on the build two older than yours

 

[segac50872]

Hello!

What is the procedure to install the update package on a Xiaomi Mi Stick, I recently bought it and it is currently running a very old signature package from early 2020 and I have been unable to update it, it is impossible it seems, and it does not find my 5GHZ band on my router, I am only able to connect through the 2.4GHZ band. I managed to put it in recovery mode, but I can't figure what to do next, because it is unable to mount the "sdcard" or "udisk".

I downloaded the update package and renamed it to "update.zip" (not sure if this is the correct way to do it) and tried to update it via recovery mode, but it does not work.

What are my options?

Help would be highly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

 

[Zapthos]

Hello!

What is the procedure to install the update package on a Xiaomi Mi Stick, I recently bought it and it is currently running a very old signature package from early 2020 and I have been unable to update it, it is impossible it seems, and it does not find my 5GHZ band on my router, I am only able to connect through the 2.4GHZ band. I managed to put it in recovery mode, but I can't figure what to do next, because it is unable to mount the "sdcard" or "udisk".

I downloaded the update package and renamed it to "update.zip" (not sure if this is the correct way to do it) and tried to update it via recovery mode, but it does not work.

What are my options?

Help would be highly appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

Same, as soon as I boot into recovery ADB stops working. I think they paused updates because the previous one had issues for some people.

 

[lenny73]

With the last update 3934, I can't install apps from the external HDD, I have permissions but says there's an error in the analysis of the package. And I can't write content to the HDD either. I'm so sick of this thing, I think I'll just throw it away and go back with the player on the TV, it was a piece of **** but never gave me all these problems.
Any of you has the rom for the previous 3617 version???? I can't find it anywhere.
Edit: I found it on the main thread. I thought only the lastest was there.

 

[narendra1988]

Thanks a lot to NoHaTaH on 4PDA for posting the passwords.bin file.

Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) [Android] - 4PDA

Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) [Android], [TV Box][Amlogic S905X]

4pda.to

Sucessfully unbricked and downgraded to Android 8 with 2.2.4 version using this file.

You can use this instruction on how to unbrick your device (you need the full recovery, with device disassembly and shorting the pin to shield/ground), but use the 2.2.4 version of Amlogin usb burning tool).

Xiaomi Mi Box and Xiaomi Mi Box S how to recover Brick

Guide to recover from a Brick the Xiaomi Mi Box and Xiaomi Mi Box S, unbrick the device from black screen or frozen.

androidpctv.com

Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4.zip - Android Data Host

You are about to download the Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.0.zip file on your computer. The file comes as a zip package, and the file size is approximately 8.24 MB only. ADH Editorial Staff uploaded this file from Spain on 27/01/2021. The registered Editorial Staff uploaded this file...

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Update:
I've sucessfully unbricked it the second time. First time I got an error in chinese about u-boot, fix: just unplug the power, short again the pin with shield and connect the power back, don't touch anything in the app on PC.
Then I've copied the 8.1 update.zip to USB, updated it from recovery, disconnected the USB, copied the android 9 (3933) update.zip and updated again (it rebooted to install the new recovery and I started the update to 3933 again). The box is working properly, wifi is ok, the serial number and netflix keys are present.
Just don't forget to untick the "erase bootloader" and "overwrite keys" in the USB Burning Tool.

My mibox 4k is bootlooping, not getting detected on amlogic . Please help

 

[narendra1988]

Thanks a lot to NoHaTaH on 4PDA for posting the passwords.bin file.

Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) [Android] - 4PDA

Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) [Android], [TV Box][Amlogic S905X]

4pda.to

Sucessfully unbricked and downgraded to Android 8 with 2.2.4 version using this file.

You can use this instruction on how to unbrick your device (you need the full recovery, with device disassembly and shorting the pin to shield/ground), but use the 2.2.4 version of Amlogin usb burning tool).

Xiaomi Mi Box and Xiaomi Mi Box S how to recover Brick

Guide to recover from a Brick the Xiaomi Mi Box and Xiaomi Mi Box S, unbrick the device from black screen or frozen.

androidpctv.com

Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4.zip - Android Data Host

You are about to download the Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.0.zip file on your computer. The file comes as a zip package, and the file size is approximately 8.24 MB only. ADH Editorial Staff uploaded this file from Spain on 27/01/2021. The registered Editorial Staff uploaded this file...

androiddatahost.com

Update:
I've sucessfully unbricked it the second time. First time I got an error in chinese about u-boot, fix: just unplug the power, short again the pin with shield and connect the power back, don't touch anything in the app on PC.
Then I've copied the 8.1 update.zip to USB, updated it from recovery, disconnected the USB, copied the android 9 (3933) update.zip and updated again (it rebooted to install the new recovery and I started the update to 3933 again). The box is working properly, wifi is ok, the serial number and netflix keys are present.
Just don't forget to untick the "erase bootloader" and "overwrite keys" in the USB Burning Tool.

Getting stuck at 4% Uboot error, tried unplugging , shorting n reconnecting several times, tried different ports also. Not working , Please help

 

[narendra1988]

I connected to different port and installation completed, now its not detecting remote and wifi not working. Dont know what to do

 

[Mucha6630]

burning complete but stuck on mi logo recovery problem

 

[vnavada99]

Thanks a lot to NoHaTaH on 4PDA for posting the passwords.bin file.

Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) [Android] - 4PDA

Xiaomi Mi Box S (MDZ-22-AB) [Android], [TV Box][Amlogic S905X]

4pda.to

Sucessfully unbricked and downgraded to Android 8 with 2.2.4 version using this file.

You can use this instruction on how to unbrick your device (you need the full recovery, with device disassembly and shorting the pin to shield/ground), but use the 2.2.4 version of Amlogin usb burning tool).

Xiaomi Mi Box and Xiaomi Mi Box S how to recover Brick

Guide to recover from a Brick the Xiaomi Mi Box and Xiaomi Mi Box S, unbrick the device from black screen or frozen.

androidpctv.com

Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.4.zip - Android Data Host

You are about to download the Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.2.0.zip file on your computer. The file comes as a zip package, and the file size is approximately 8.24 MB only. ADH Editorial Staff uploaded this file from Spain on 27/01/2021. The registered Editorial Staff uploaded this file...

androiddatahost.com

Update:
I've sucessfully unbricked it the second time. First time I got an error in chinese about u-boot, fix: just unplug the power, short again the pin with shield and connect the power back, don't touch anything in the app on PC.
Then I've copied the 8.1 update.zip to USB, updated it from recovery, disconnected the USB, copied the android 9 (3933) update.zip and updated again (it rebooted to install the new recovery and I started the update to 3933 again). The box is working properly, wifi is ok, the serial number and netflix keys are present.
Just don't forget to untick the "erase bootloader" and "overwrite keys" in the USB Burning Tool.

I was successful in unbricking, but the remote wont connect and the screen would be stuck on the tutorial to press circle and menu button to continue .... Do any one have android 9 img file so that i can use it and burn it directly ? i do not have any usb mouse or keyboard...

 

[andro54]

Hi, does anyone updated r3934 for MDZ-16-AB ? if so, is there any problem with the use, because I don't have any problem with r3575 so I wonder if update needed. (I would just want security update)
Regards

 

[claymic]

I've had the same trouble, did you flash the 8.1 update.zip from usb stick?
That's what helped me.
(Actually I've flashed 8.1 and the then latest 9 without reboot.)

Hi, man
How do you got in recovery mode without a remote control? I am trying with a usb keyboard without luck. Thanks

 

[claymic]

Well, i tried everything to get into the recovery mode, no luck so far. I successfully unbrick my mi tv s, thanks guys, now i just need to now how i can fix the remote control and wifi not working. There is any other way to get in recovery mode? or any other method to update my mi tv s?

 

[patoberli]

Well, i tried everything to get into the recovery mode, no luck so far. I successfully unbrick my mi tv s, thanks guys, now i just need to now how i can fix the remote control and wifi not working. There is any other way to get in recovery mode? or any other method to update my mi tv s?

I don't have a Mi TV S, so I don't know if it behaves like any other Android device when connected to USB (if it has an USB). If yes, you can try this: https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-boot-to-recovery/#adb