Mecool M8S Pro+ // not able to to run or install LibreELEC

    Dear folks,


    just received a M8S PRO+ S905X // 2Gig Ram / 16Gig Flash


    As you know the toothpick method is not possible...


    I downloaded: LibreELEC-S905.arm-8.2-8.2.1.2.img.gz and used the LE tool to put it on a micro SD.


    So i tried the following as recommended:


    • recovery method: boot into Android, insert card/thumb drive and choose Reboot to recovery. Your box should boot into LibreELEC.

    I did not find "reboot to recovery" - where or how to do this recovery methodon my device?


    • recovery method (2nd variant): if you have "Update" app pre-installed open it, insert SD card with LE/connect USB drive, and choose anyZIP file in the app for update. Your box should reboot to LE.

    Ok did that. but once i am choosing local and not OTA in order to enter the sd card there will be nothing displayed. only a screen with no dirs or files (but usin the android file explorer works - there i can see the content of the card)

    • recovery method (3rd variant): enable ADB (Google it) and issue adb reboot update command

    I install android terminal app and typed su / reboot update. reboot starts but theMECOOL screen freezes and nothing happend. So i removed the sd card and the android boots again


    Looking really forward to any help.

    My A95x device was easy but this is tricky for me

    Damn - just removed the cover and the sticker says S912 not S905x...

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    No I am a bit confused. on the outside there is the same sticker with S905x.. how to continue and solve my problem?

    EDIT:

    meanwhile tried this img LibreELEC-S912.arm-8.90.10-K.img.gz - but same findings like the above

    I think it is a S905x cpu as promised. but need help now to proceed please

    Edited 2 times, last by biesa (December 20, 2017 at 8:21 PM).

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    Dear folks,


    just received a M8S PRO+ S905X // 2Gig Ram / 16Gig Flash

    • recovery method (3rd variant): enable ADB (Google it) and issue adb reboot update command

    I install android terminal app and typed su / reboot update. reboot starts but the MECOOL screen freezes and nothing happend. So i removed the sd card and the android boots again

    I had same problem as this. There is only one valid way to install LibreElec on the M8S Pro+ (as noted in the install text):

    The trick is to read the install instructions which says you must insert the SD Card with LibreElec AFTER you have booted to Android! Booting with the SD card in will remove the LibreElec and DTB files from the SD.

    Once you do run the Terminal App and inserted the SD card, then run 'reboot update' once - then everything will work as described