This firmware is for the DroidBOX T8 SE only. Do not attempt to use it on any other device. They are not for ANY other model, even if it has T8 in the name, they will not work and could damage your machine. Do not flash these files if you do not know which device you have.
Method 1: OTA zip update via SD Card.
Download: https://mega.nz/#!3Cx2hIqB!0ZkrtVKYf67HYbVC3izicaIqg4M1vSCaFomOq6d4N9A
Method 2: Firmware Reflash with PC and USB cable
You will need a Male to Male USB cable, something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/HAVIT-Cable-Type-Male-Black/dp/B00UF8SEA0/
Download https://droidboxcloud.com/index.php/s/OlgfivC67Q586gT. It will be one IMG file, that should not be clicked on to open or extract, we'll use it later. If you see an error message on your PC about the image being corrupt, please close the program, the file is needed for use on the DroidBOX, rather than the PC.
Next download https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlRdlhGu3fjihlzEyu3q1CpaXNUm and open it. You will be asked if you want to install Amlogic's USB Burning tool - you do.
The first time you open it, click the second menu and select English.
Back in the USB Burning Tool program, click on the "File" menu and click "Import image". Navigate to your Downloads folder and select the IMG file that was downloaded from the first link.
You'll need to wait a moment whilst it analyzes the file. You should find it automatically ticks the "Erase Flash" and "Erase Bootloader" boxes for you. If "Overwrite Key" is ticked, please remove the tick.
Now click the "Start" button.
Disconnect all cables and peripherals from your T8 SE. Connect the USB cable to the USB socket on the T8 SE on the right side of the device called OTG, next to the Recovery switch. Then connect it to your PC and let Windows automatically install the drivers it needs.
Afterwards, the software will begin flashing the firmware. If it shows a red error message; remove the USB cable from the device, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. You may need to do this a few times. If after say 4 times, there may be a more serious error with the device, please contact DroidBOX support.
Once the process is complete and reported as successful, you can click the "Stop" button, and disconnect the USB cable. Reconnect the HDMI and power cable and press the Power button. The first time you boot the T8 SE, it will take a while longer than usual while it is completing the first time setup, this is normal. Once you can see the launcher's homescreen, please leave the device alone for 10 minutes whilst it re-installs the applications.
Applications continue to install in the background and if interrupted will not resume the next time you boot up.
Method 1: OTA zip update via SD Card.
Download: https://mega.nz/#!3Cx2hIqB!0ZkrtVKYf67HYbVC3izicaIqg4M1vSCaFomOq6d4N9A
- Copy the ZIP file (do not decompress it, you should only have one file to copy to an SD memory card
- Turn your DroidBOX off and safely eject the card from your PC/Mac/other device, and insert the card in the SD card slot
- Holding down the Restore button on the right hand side (behind the USB socket), press the power button once to turn on the device. DO NOT LET GO OF THE RESTORE BUTTON YET.
- Once you see the Recovery menu on screen, release the Restore button.
- Click on the "Apply Update from EXT" option.
- This time, click the "Update from sdcard" entry.
- Click on the .zip file you copied
- This step is optional but recommended: Once the process completes, select the Wipe Data/Factory Reset option (this will effect Android as well as LibreELEC). Confirm you are sure
- Once this process completes, select the Start Android option.
Method 2: Firmware Reflash with PC and USB cable
You will need a Male to Male USB cable, something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/HAVIT-Cable-Type-Male-Black/dp/B00UF8SEA0/
Download https://droidboxcloud.com/index.php/s/OlgfivC67Q586gT. It will be one IMG file, that should not be clicked on to open or extract, we'll use it later. If you see an error message on your PC about the image being corrupt, please close the program, the file is needed for use on the DroidBOX, rather than the PC.
Next download https://1drv.ms/u/s!AlRdlhGu3fjihlzEyu3q1CpaXNUm and open it. You will be asked if you want to install Amlogic's USB Burning tool - you do.
The first time you open it, click the second menu and select English.
Back in the USB Burning Tool program, click on the "File" menu and click "Import image". Navigate to your Downloads folder and select the IMG file that was downloaded from the first link.
You'll need to wait a moment whilst it analyzes the file. You should find it automatically ticks the "Erase Flash" and "Erase Bootloader" boxes for you. If "Overwrite Key" is ticked, please remove the tick.
Now click the "Start" button.
Disconnect all cables and peripherals from your T8 SE. Connect the USB cable to the USB socket on the T8 SE on the right side of the device called OTG, next to the Recovery switch. Then connect it to your PC and let Windows automatically install the drivers it needs.
Afterwards, the software will begin flashing the firmware. If it shows a red error message; remove the USB cable from the device, wait a few seconds, then reconnect it. You may need to do this a few times. If after say 4 times, there may be a more serious error with the device, please contact DroidBOX support.
Once the process is complete and reported as successful, you can click the "Stop" button, and disconnect the USB cable. Reconnect the HDMI and power cable and press the Power button. The first time you boot the T8 SE, it will take a while longer than usual while it is completing the first time setup, this is normal. Once you can see the launcher's homescreen, please leave the device alone for 10 minutes whilst it re-installs the applications.
Applications continue to install in the background and if interrupted will not resume the next time you boot up.
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