I have the same box. The toothpick method works (it worked for me) if you downgrade your android firmware to 05/08/2016 version (I had the October version before).
Can you explain better the fake.zip method? I didn't understand it.
Just create a file fake.zip on your SD CARD which contains LE.
Boot on android, insert your SD CARD, go to app called "UPDATE" select Fake.zip and Updgrade
Box reboot on LE 
Hi All,
I think a dedicated topic for all Tanix Tx5 Pro owner is a good idea
I'm new owner of this box... and i have install LE with a little difficulty and I succeeded thanks to this forum on kostaman Post
At first small presentation for this box
TX5 PRO Amlogic S905X 2GB+16GB
Operating System : Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow (last firmware Oct.2016)
CPU : Amlogic S905X Cortex A53
Processor : 1.5GHz
GPU : Penta-Core ARM Mali-450
RAM : 2GB DDR3
ROM : 16GB EMMC
Now For install LE in Tanix Tx5 Pro :
Actually you have 3 method for install LE but just 1 work with Tanix Tx5 Pro (again thank you to Kostaman for explain) :
1. Toothpick method: disconnect the power supply, insert card/drive, use a toothpick to push reset button and connect the power while holding the button. Wait until LibreELEC logo appears and release the button. Used With and Without Device tree. --> Failed (with just the boot animation and no further).
2. Recovery method: boot into Android, insert card/thumb drive and choose Reboot to recovery.(Had to use an APP)
Your box should boot into LibreELEC. --> Failed
3. Recovery method (take 2nd variant): if you have "Update" app pre-installed open it, insert SD card with LE/connect USB drive, and choose any ZIP file in the app for update. Your box should reboot to LE. --> Worked
Just imput a Fake.zip in your SD Card with LE, go to update app on android, Select Fake.zip and press Update.
The box restart and install LE on SD Card
This method work successfuly for LE Jarvis or Krypton
Concerning my experience on the different Build (Jarvis or Krypton).
At First for test i have install JARVIS all work perfectly (just a small problem for turn on wifi for test but i use RJ45) -> Install with "Clean Install with RUFUS"
Second Update Krypton i have try to update Krypton --> Failed box wont boot on SD Card
I try Clean Install with RUFUS --> Worked
Actually i run Krypton on my SD Card and all work perfectly Wifi / Addons / Skin / DB ect...
Last Point : The Remote
Tanix Tx5 Pro have a "simply" remote without Play / Pause / Stop button It's boring with LE for good multimedia experience.
Personnaly i have a Logitech Harmony.
Logitech Harmony know Tanix Brand and Tx5 Pro Device that is good but always not Play Pause Stop button 
For resolve that a small trick add device MCE keyboard (or Windows media Center) on your Harmony and configure Play Pause Stop button with (need add USB IR Recever on your tv box) Worked Perfectly
ps : Sorry for my bad english hope all it's clear
Deki we have very new Android Firmware Marshmallow 6.0.1 Dated 26th October 2016. Android 6.0.1
I can't even find this version anywhere for this box.
I have ask my seller for new firmware link
In internet i just find link for 22 september firmware.
Stick with LE on SD Card. Don't install to internal until we work out this recovery issue.
The Android 6.0.1 on these boxes has given me crashing issues with Koying's SPMC but it is not this box only, it is happening on the WetekHub
as well. So there may be some issues forthcoming with 6.0.1.
Good news is the Dev build SPMC resolved crashes on my box.
No running Android on SD Card.
The box runs really well and has great WIFI using /ac 5GHZ.
Ok i Keep this for now LE on SDCard
Thank you for reply and all precision
Recovery work with laptop for reflash firmware ? (i have see video in Youtube guy flash TX5 Pro with Toothpick)
effectively recovery mod dont work in "Toothpick method" on TV
My first S905X Chip box arrived today and here is the drama i had to get LE on SD Card to work.TX5 PRO Amlogic S905X 2GB+16GB
1. Toothpick method: disconnect the power supply, insert card/drive, use a toothpick to push reset button and connect the power while holding the button. Wait until LibreELEC logo appears and release the button. Used With and Without Device tree.
Failed with just the boot animation and no further.2. Recovery method: boot into Android, insert card/thumb drive and choose Reboot to recovery.(Had to use an APP)
Your box should boot into LibreELEC.
Failed same result as above.3. Factory recovery method : Tried to boot into recovery without any SD Card inserted.
This box just displays the boot animation and stays there. Failed same result as above.
It is a bit of a worry this box does not go into recovery using the toothpick method.
I haven’t tried TWRP Recovery as this box has a working OTA (Shock Horror)4. Recovery method (take 2nd variant): if you have "Update" app pre-installed open it, insert SD card with LE/connect USB drive, and choose any ZIP file in the app for update. Your box should reboot to LE.
This method "Worked"Please be aware that you cannot just put the Fake ZIP on the SD Card that has LE on it and UPDATE via the Update App.
Something is not right regarding update using normal recovery methods i have used in the past with S905 Chip.EDIT: UPDATED TO LibreELEC-S905.aarch64-7.0-devel-20161202213923-r23473-g8a53869.img , No issue updating.
I agree i have same Box TX5 Pro and methode 1 / 2 Failed But Worked with "Update" variant
Question now (sorry i'm Newbie in android/libreelec) it's possible install Libreelec in the nand that ok, but android in the SD card ?
if it's possible work fine ? boot libreelec / android easy ?
i use more Libreelec than android (android very occasional)
thank you all (and sorry if this question Has already been requested)
