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hammo650

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I will wait for Slimbox to hopefully provide a fully working rom for revision A100, i am no expert at using TWRP and worried i might stuff something up and brick my box. Thanks for your help jaytec0007
 

dazedcrazy

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Hi I had the same problem with x96 max + A100, the way I found to make it work is to do a backup of Vendor from original firmware with TWRP then after installing slimbox 12 i went back in TWRP and restored Vendor. After reboot, whit all aps you will have DroidTV Settings, then go in Display and clic on Adaptive HDR and disable it to turn it off. Here is the TWRP I used. You will have some apps from original firmware that will install when restoring Vendor but you can uninstall them after if you want
Thanks I might try it out. I have just starting using https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=1013103&st=720#entry104036503 and it's been working fine so far, so I'll stick with it for now.
 

jaytec0007

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I finally try again to do something whit my tx3 s905x3, she's less corrupted than my tx3 mini. My tx3 mini reboot all the time when trying to install an app or change something. My tx3 s905x3 I'm able to go in the settings and do whatever I need even use apps already installed, its only when I try to install an app that most of the time I wont be able to do it and launcher crash, my screen stays all black 10-15 seconds then come back. I search every where and no one seems to know how to bring it back
 

hammo650

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I just flashed Slimbox V12.7 Pie to my x96 Max Plus A100 version and everything working well apart from not being able to turn off HDR, does anyone know how to disable it?
 
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Barykelo

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I just flashed Slimbox V12.7 Pie to my x96 Max Plus A100 version and everything working well apart from CEC (not so much of an issue for me) but the biggest issue is i cannot turn HDR off, does anyone know how to disable it?
I have version Q2. If you don't use bluetooth, install the original Slimbox version (2 GB or 4 GB) and it will be fine.
 
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hammo650

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Thanks for reply, i do use bluetooth mouse with the box, i have adjusted TV picture setting for HDMI port box is connected to and that sort of fixes the HDR issue but not ideal, will stick with v12.7 for time being and hopefully SlimHouse can fix the HDR issue at some stage. I have asked before if anybody has the factory firmware link for A100 version, would be great if i could get it, i couldn't install TWRP and back up my original firmware which is a bummer but i am a noob when it comes to flashing boxes etc... it's a lot more complex than any other type of install i have done like Windows, Linux etc!
 

brhv098

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problems with slimbox for x96max+
been using slimbox rom for about a month, but when i opened the dolby install apk the whole system froze- then enterd a boot loop. when trying to reflash the os it disconnects after one second. any help? (sorry for bad english)
 

jucca

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Thank you.
And I just got email from them, with link to it too. They run out of storage on the server, so they needed to delete one image, so of all other images there, they decided to delete that one I desperately needed, just matching my everyday life beeing a black sheep 😁
 

Mounter81

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Hello!

Anyone have any experience with the version for the Beelink Gt1-mini? Is it better anyhow than the last official FW on the Box? And can someone make it clear if the FW on this link is the "standard" ot the "ATV" version? (I'm asking regarding the "first" version of the Box not the Gt1-mini 2...)
I would also like to as if any Miracast options/apps are working with this FW on this Box? I have read elsewhere, that with the X96 Max Plus Box the Miracast option isn't installed by default on Slimbox, so I'm asking the same with the GT1-mini.

I guess that's for now and thanks for the replies!
 

hpix

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Hi, just installed Slimbox TV to my Sunnzo S9 Max. I have also i8 mini keyboard.

The problem is that whatever I do, the external keyboard outputs russian characters. I tried "everything", but always russian. Even the virtual keyboard is english.
 

jaytec0007

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Hi, just installed Slimbox TV to my Sunnzo S9 Max. I have also i8 mini keyboard.

The problem is that whatever I do, the external keyboard outputs russian characters. I tried "everything", but always russian. Even the virtual keyboard is english.
Hi in slimbox you just need to go in the box settings then go in slimBOXtv settings then go in Extra settings then go in System (Languages,time,backup...) then go in Languages & input then go in Physical keyboard Then clic on the first one on top 2.4G receiver default then clic on Set Up Keyboard Layouts (in blue) then choose the languages you want to use with keyboard.
I dont know if there is a simplest way to do it but this will work for sure
 
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    If you have a high quality T.V.:
    * Capable of 600 -- 2000 nits (more is better).
    * Dynamic tone-mapping
    * Inky blacks supported by superior locl dimming.
    HDR, HDR10, HDR10+ Dolby Vision(work in progress) can be amazing .

    Peak brightness is probably one of the most important aspects of HDR. If a TV has llittle (100-400 nits) HDR peak brightness, it won't display all the highlights of the content.

    High contrast ratio and a local dimming feature is important for a good HDR experience; the TV can display bright and dark highlights without loss of details.

    xx My current (and previous T.V.) does Dolby Dark(...Dolby Murky) with muddy grey blacks. 4K Bluray was miserable to view !.:rolleyes:

    Due diligence: Check for your T.V.'s implementation of Dolby Vision (work in progress - dark and broken even on High end T.V.'s .) Being replaced by Dolby (Luminace?)?
    Due diligence
    This is Most Excellent Reaper Man !!!!

    Have been researching Dolby Vision for the last 6 months or so.
    Especially with all the work/ progress from
    CoreELEC..

    Only to find out we have Samsung TV.s

    They Do Not Support Dolby Vision

    Theu use HDR10+
    Which is Dolby Vision competitor
    Or Samsung equivalent to...

    So not only would I need a Box with suffix -J/K
    I would also need new TV.s

    Dolby Vision is overrated

    Hahaha 😆

    Happy Testing
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    UnPack Superceleron's firmware, taking bootloader files(with Explorer file manager):
    DDR.USB, UBOOT.USB, bootloader.PARTITION

    Unpack Level 1, Sbx firmware and paste/overwrite these bootloader files with your file manager.
    Rebuild and burn your modified Firmware.

    Tried using this method for H96 Pro+, took the files from 7.1.2 SHMOD and packed them into the H96 Pro Plus listed on Slimbox webpage (listed ones are only for LPDDR3, and mine is DDR3.), but no luck. Flash was successful, however it got stuck on the Slimbox boot animation, never progressed to the animated one.

    However, I managed to successfully find a working version afterall. My H96 Pro+ is a CZ-S32-V2.2, 64GB/3GB DDR3, qca9377 with Gigabit LAN.
    First version that I found here was X92 SBX, flashed successfully, remote worked, but Bluetooth kept constantly crashing.
    Second version was recommended to me in the SBX Telegram group. It was the Tronsmart Vega S96 SBX. That one flashed successfully, everything seems to be working fine, LAN didn't test yet, but since both are Gigabit, I'd expect it to work. Only thing was the Remote control did not work. So I unpacked the X92, where the remote worked, to Level 1, found the files in vendor/etc and used a USB and MiXplorer on my H96 to replace the files in vendor/etc (requires Root) and presto, remote working again.

    Maybe I could try swapping the bootloader files from X96 to H96, but don't see much point as everything so far seems to be working. Very nice upgrade from Android 7.1.2 to 9.13 afterall.

    Leaving this wall of text here, hopefully it helps out someone in a similar situation.

    P.S. Now if I could only figure out how to properly flash Magisk...
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    Anyone know why the keyboard on Air Mouse isn't working? I have one of those generic 2.4G USB Air Mouse Remote Control that has a keyboard on the back, and this is the first ROM where it isn't registering any key. The Back button also only works when the mouse is activated. Using Slimbox 54 MOD version for Beelink GT King Pro.

    The Air Mouse keyboard works fine on stock Ugoos AM6B+ firmware and on Slimbox 9 H96 Pro+, hence my question.
    try selecting leanback keyboard in settings - might work . did for me when I found the AOSP wouldnt popup when I selected to type on search on a few of my X96X10 boxes with a Q5 air gyro mouse with latest slim version AOSP firmware. No idea why not as was fine when I first installed rom. Other same boxes still fine. on default AOSP keyboard
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    A project to create firmware for TV boxes and sticks with an Amlogic processor.

    Amlogic S905X, S905X2, S905X3, S912, S922, S905W, S905W4, S905Y2, S905L (Android 9)

    Amlogic S905X4, S905W2, S905Y4 (Android 11)


    slimBOXtv ATV and AOSP are two custom firmwares suitable with some modifications for many android TV boxes.


    Version 9.3 (Android 9)

    • Amendments to the settings for choosing the type of recent
    • Replaced ViPER4Android with a better version
    • ViPER4Android built-in startup in settings
    • New logo and bootanimation in the style of Google TV
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System amendments

    Version 9.2
    • Added to the settings Autostart application
    • Power indicator goes off in sleep (Vontar X3 and similar)
    • Minimum set of built-in programs (Copyright)
    • Added new bootvideo, logo, bootanimation
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System amendments

    Version 9.1
    • Fixed pairing of Bluetooth devices
    • Changed interface settings
    • Fixed work Miracast
    • Updated and activated ViPER4AndroidFX
    • Added presets for ViPER4AndroidFX convolver
    • Added selection of bootvideo, color settings icons, logo
    • Disabled from updates in the market Atv Remote Service and Google splash screen
    • Increased the number of notification icons in the status bar to 10
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System amendments


    Version 42.5, 54.5 (Android 9)

    • Replaced ViPER4Android with a better version
    • ViPER4Android built-in startup in settings

    Version 54.4
    • Added UPlayer
    • Vontar x3 dim power indicator during operation and during sleep
    • Amendments to the display of processor temperature on the display
    • New logo and bootanimation in the style of Google TV
    • Updated built-in applications

    Version 54.3
    • Fixed problems with Chinese font
    • Added to the settings Autostart applications
    • Minimum set of built-in programs (Copyright)

    Version 54.2
    • Added new bootvideo, logo, bootanimation
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System amendments

    Version 54.1
    • Changed interface settings
    • Updated and activated ViPER4AndroidFX
    • Added presets for ViPER4AndroidFX convolver
    • Added selection of bootvideo, color settings icons, logo
    • Disabled from updates in the market Atv Remote Service and Google splash screen
    • Increased the number of notification icons in the status bar to 10
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System amendments


    Version 11.4 (Android 11)

    • Corrections to the display of icons in the navigation bar (ATV)
    • Amendments to the operation of the power button in the navigation bar
    • Fixed display of thumbnails in recent
    • Fixed setting wallpaper for TVLauncher (ATV)
    • Fixed downloading applications from the market for ATV and AOSP
    • New logo and bootanimation in the style of Google TV
    • Updated built-in applications

    Version 11.3
    • Rollback Magisk to version 24.3
    • Now root access works immediately after the first start of the system
    • Added new bootvideo, logo, bootanimation
    • Added to the settings Recognition of the command Ok, Google (Disable)
    • Minimum set of built-in programs (Copyright)
    • System amendments

    Version 11.2
    • Fixed work ViPER4AndroidFX

    Version 11.1
    • Changed interface settings
    • Added presets for ViPER4AndroidFX convolver
    • Added selection of bootvideo, color settings icons, logo
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System corrections


    Version 114.3 for Ugoos X4, X4Q, AM7, TOX3 (Android 11)

    • Dark theme for system app installer
    • Additional shutdown timeouts in screensaver and power saving mode
    • Added UPlayer

    Version 114.2
    • Fixed downloading applications from the market for ATV and AOSP
    • Updated built-in applications

    Version 114.1
    • Added selection of Image Scale
    • Added to the settings Autostart application
    • Installer of APK files with displaying the number of the current and updated version of the application
    • Added default launcher selection
    • Added ViPER4AndroidFX and convolver presets
    • Additional transition animation speeds
    • Added selection of bootvideo, bootanimation, color settings icons, logo
    • Disabled signature verification
    • Disabled logging to dropbox
    • Added selection of cursor, background in TVLauncher, font
    • Disabled from updates in the market Atv Remote Service, Google Screensavers, TVLauncher
    • Updated built-in applications
    • System corrections


    Supported TV boxes


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    SLIMBOX ver 8

    • Updated google services and apk
    ВЂ Returned the choice in the settings of a dark or white theme
    • Returned additional image settings
    • Updated firmware
    • In AOSP, I returned the recent stocks and closed the menu button
    • Added debug settings
    • Added additional power settings
    • Various system corrections
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    slimBOXtv 9.7 (Android 9)


    Changes:
    • Replaced video to adjust the image to better
    • Added Convolver presets for ViPER4AndroidFX
    • Added to the settings Dynamic background for TVLauncher (ATV)
    • Increased selection of color themes up to 16
    • Returned the installation of their backgrounds for TVLauncher, copy your picture to the UpdateSBXtv folder on the internal memory (ATV)
    • Activation without rebooting colored settings icons and background for TVLauncher
    • Added to settings Download patch with updates
    • Added to settings Ad blocking using hosts
    • Added to settings Use Google DNS servers
    • Added to settings Improve network speed
    • Added to the settings Force wifi
    • Amendments to the update installation mechanism
    • Cleaning in TVLauncher replaced by rocket (ATV)
    • Fixed black screen on first system startup
    • System amendments


    Download ATV or AOSP
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    I have found out how to root SlimRom with Magisk:

    1. Root SlimRom via the settings
    Then you will have "Superuser" rooting.

    2. Install TWRP
    You don't need to, but you can install your TWRP image permanently via the TWRP app:

    3. Extract boot.img
    You need to extract "boot.img" in TWRP:
    Code:
    cat /dev/block/boot > /sdcard/boot.img

    4. Patch the stock boot.img with Magisk manager app
    Install Magisk manager apk.
    Press the upper install button and select the stock boot.img.
    Magisk will create a patched boot.img.

    5. Now unroot in SlimBox settings

    6. Flash the patched boot.img in TWRP by selecting install, then image, then choose the file, to "boot"

    7. Finally flash Magisk.zip in TWRP


    Thats it.
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    3. Extract boot.img from stock firmware
    You need to have a stock rom for your device.
    Ideally a zipped rom, so that you can extract the "boot.img" out of it.

    In case you have an img-file, than you need to extract "boot.img" out of it via Amlogic toolkit:

    By this you can extract the stock boot.img from the stock firmware.

    This is only good for android 7 images, Android 9 (which most people are using) is totally different.
    To root slimbox you only need patch the current boot.img
    In twrp :
    cat /dev/block/boot > /sdcard/boot.img

    Then use magisk to patch the img

    Reboot to twrp

    Flash the patched boot.img to boot.

    Reboot