Difference between revisions of "Amlogic TV boxes"

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=== Installing aml-flash-tool === <!--T:26-->
=== Installing aml-flash-tool === <!--T:26-->


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'''aml-flash-tool''' requires that you install the old (0.1.x) libusb libraries. Debian and Ubuntu users have to install '''libusb-dev''' whilst Arch and Manjaro Linux users have to install '''libusb-compat'''.  
'''aml-flash-tool''' requires that you install the old (0.1.x) libusb libraries. Debian and Ubuntu users have to install '''libusb-dev''' whilst Arch and Manjaro Linux users have to install '''libusb-compat'''.  


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'''Beelink GT King Pro''' - meson-g12b-gtkingpro-pro.dtb or meson-g12b-ugoos-am6.dtb - works with the older '''linux-vim''' 5.9.y or 5.10.y series and current mainline linux 5.12.y kernels.
'''Beelink GT King Pro''' - meson-g12b-gtkingpro-pro.dtb or meson-g12b-ugoos-am6.dtb - works with the older '''linux-vim''' 5.9.y or 5.10.y series and current mainline linux 5.12.y kernels.


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'''X92 v2''' - meson-gxm-q201.dtb  
'''X92 v2''' - meson-gxm-q201.dtb  


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If you've bricked your AMlogic TV box but suspect the hardware is still OK you could try [https://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11/19/how-to-create-a-bootable-recovery-sd-card-for-amlogic-tv-boxes/ creating a bootable recovery uSD card] to or you could try using the Amlogic burn card maker tool under Windows to re-flash your firmware from a uSD card but I've not had any success with these methods.
If you've bricked your AMlogic TV box but suspect the hardware is still OK you could try [https://www.cnx-software.com/2016/11/19/how-to-create-a-bootable-recovery-sd-card-for-amlogic-tv-boxes/ creating a bootable recovery uSD card] to or you could try using the Amlogic burn card maker tool under Windows to re-flash your firmware from a uSD card but I've not had any success with these methods.


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The best bet for unbricking your TV box is to search for the location of the maskrom contact pads or pins as you can usually revive your box by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyZJVD5SbSY shorting a couple of contact pads or chip legs on the motherboard]. This requires opening your TV box which will likely invalidate your warranty, if you have one.
The best bet for unbricking your TV box is to search for the location of the maskrom contact pads or pins as you can usually revive your box by [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyZJVD5SbSY shorting a couple of contact pads or chip legs on the motherboard]. This requires opening your TV box which will likely invalidate your warranty, if you have one.
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