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Specifications

Key Features
в—Џ Amlogic S905X2 processor, quad-core processor, ARM Cortex-A53
в—Џ Mail-G31 MP2 graphics processor
в—Џ 4 GB LPDDR4 + 32 GB ROM
в—Џ 4K Ultra HD video content support
в—Џ H.265 decoding support
в—Џ 2.4 + 5 GHz dual-band WiFi
в—Џ Bluetooth 4.1
в—Џ Supports wired internet connection

Specification
Brand: MECOOL
Model: KM9
Type: TV Box
System: Android TV / AOSP
Processor: Amlogic S905X2
Core: Cortex A53, 4 cores
RAM: 4G
RAM Type: LPDDR4
Built-in memory: 32GB
Maximum memory expansion: TF card up to 32 GB (not included)

Media support
Decoder format: HD MPEG1 / 2/4, H.265, HD AVC / VC-1, RealVideo 8/9/10, RM / RMVB
Video Format: RM, AVI, DAT, ISO, MKV, MOV, WMV
Audio Format: AAC, FLAC, MP3, OGG, WMA
Image Format: GIF, HD JPEG, PNG, TIFF
5.1 Surround Sound Support: Yes

Interfaces
1 * HDMI - version 2.1
1 * AV - 480i / 576i standard definition
2 * USB - 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0
1 * RJ45 - Ethernet interface, support 10/100 m
1 * TF card - Support 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB (with 64 GB, too, there were no problems)

Power Requirements
Power Type: External Power Adapter
Power output: 5V, 2A

Remote control
Communication technology: IR, Bluetooth
Remote power source: 2 x AAA batteries (not included)

Dimensions and weight
Product weight: 150g
Package weight: 430 g
Product Size (L x W x H): 10.00 x 10.00 x 1.75 cm / 3.94 x 3.94 x 0.69 in.
Package Size (L x W x H): 17.90 x 11.00 x 6.50 cm / 7.05 x 4.33 x 2.56 inches

Equipment
Package Includes 1 x TV Box, 1 x Remote Control, 1x HDMI Cable, 1 x Power Adapter, 1 x English Manual

A photo

Reviews

Text Reviews:
пїЅ Review from Kyrie1965
пїЅ Review from dimon-ru-80
пїЅ Comparison with X96 MAX by dimon-ru-80

Video reviews:
пїЅ TECHNOZON Overview
пїЅ SEMPro Overview
пїЅ Review from MrDoormax

Purchase

Prefix of the old revision (KM9, without certification):
пїЅ AliExpress TOPSat Code Store
пїЅ AliExpress ShenZhen Free2c E-commerce Store
пїЅ AliExpress ShenZhen TopSat Satxtrem Store
пїЅ AliExpress Professional 3C Elec Store
пїЅ AliExpress Your E-Market Store

Prefix new revision (KM9 Pro, with certification):
пїЅ AliExpress eHome Tech Store
пїЅ AliExpress Play TV
пїЅ AliExpress Tree 3C Store
пїЅ GearBest
пїЅ Banggood

Standard Voice Remote:
пїЅ AliExpress EverSmart 3C Tech Store
пїЅ Aliexpress Hulk 3C Store
пїЅ AliExpress E-Intelligent 3C Tech Store

Firmware

Before any manipulations with the firmware, make a backup!
To install via USB burning tool:
пїЅ Stock Android TV 8.1 from 11/22/2018
пїЅ Stock Android TV 8.1 from 11/09/2018
пїЅ Stock AOSP 9.0 from 02/20/2019
пїЅ Stock AOSP 9.0 from 1/7/2019
пїЅ Stock AOSP 8.1 dated 12/05/2018
пїЅ Nexus ROM Android TV 8.1 from 01/17/2019
пїЅ Nexus ROM AOSP 8.1 dated 1/17/2019

To install through any recovery:
пїЅ OTA from 11/22/2018- it seems like a fixed dream, in fact many people still have a problem
пїЅ OTA dated 11/09/2018
пїЅ Nexus ROM Android TV 8.1 from 01/17/2019
пїЅ Nexus ROM AOSP 8.1 dated 1/17/2019

For installation only via TWRP:
пїЅ Backup Android TV 9 with KM9 Pro
пїЅ Backup Android TV 8.1 with KM9
Use at your own risk and risk, often after restoring the backup system still does not start, use as an extreme option.

Useful applications

Keyboards:
пїЅ LeanKey Keyboard- convenient keyboard for Android TV
пїЅ Russian Keyboard- required for external physical keyboards

File managers:
пїЅ ES File Explorer- the most popular in the world, but in the free version, advertising climbs from all slots + the interface is not 100% tailored to the console
пїЅ Solid explorer- the best in ease of control from the remote, modern nice design
пїЅ X-plore- not the most modern design, but this is compensated by rich functionality and structuredness

Access files on a device on a local network:
пїЅ FTP server- there is autorun, configured from the remote
пїЅ FTPDroid- there is autorun and recording to external media; setting, unfortunately, only with a mouse

Screen and DLNA Broadcast:
пїЅ Airscreen- supports Google Cast, Miracast and AirPlay (broadcast from Android and iOS devices)
пїЅ Airreceiver- only supports AirPlay (broadcast only from iOS devices)

Search and watch movies / TV shows:
пїЅ HD videobox- classic, the most popular application for watching movies and TV shows
пїЅ LazyMedia Deluxe- main competitor hd videobox, the interface looks prettier, more video sources

Reproduction of torrents:
пїЅ Ace stream media- browsing cache is recorded in the internal memory, the application always works in the background
пїЅ Torrserve- browsing cache is stored in RAM, the application is launched only when used

Video players:
пїЅ MX Player- the immortal classics, the best choice for watching movies / TV shows from HD Videobox and analogs
пїЅ ViMu Player- A wonderful player, the best choice for watching heavy movies from torrents

View videos from popular sites:
пїЅ Smart YouTube TV- no advertising, supports multi-account
пїЅ VideoApp VK- search and view videos from VKontakte

Other:
пїЅ AFRd by Anpaza- easy way to get working autoframe
пїЅ Skype Lite- supports remote control
пїЅ IPTV Console Emulator

Instructions, lifehacks, problem solving

Software part:
пїЅ Instructions for firmware via USB Burning Tool
пїЅ Full use of ATV with IR remote control
пїЅ We get Root access via temporary TWRP + version for the ninth android
пїЅ Permanent TWRP 3.2.3-0
пїЅ Root + skip ATV + AFRd start screen
пїЅ Voice search from ATV for any firmware
пїЅ Tiles on the main screen for unadapted applications
пїЅ How to disable sleep mode (in case the prefix does not come out of it later)
пїЅ Launch Kodi autoframe
пїЅ Global autoframe for all players
пїЅ Optimal settings for Ace Stream
пїЅ Why is Netflix not working?
пїЅ Does YouTube Cast work?
пїЅ If the applications in the market are not updated ...
пїЅ If the voice search stopped working ...
пїЅ How to reconnect the fallen off remote ...
пїЅ If the fallen off console stubbornly does not want to connect ...
пїЅ If after launching heavy games, the console slows down ...
пїЅ The better to play torrents in HD VideoBox ...
пїЅ Remote access to the console through TeamViewer
пїЅ How to give conductors permission to write to external media (hard drives, microsd cards)
пїЅ How to disable the strip with ads on the main screen?
пїЅ How to remove system applications?

Hardware:
пїЅ Disassembling device
пїЅ Lashing device
пїЅ Run the console without a power adapter, via USB
пїЅ Dimming backlight

For filling caps contact the curator dns-25 at QMS.

Post has been editeddns-25- Yesterday, 18:57

Reason for editing: Perezalil both backups with new names

[Cryptonick]

Thank you for creating a theme!
I ordered myself one, I wait and hope.
By the way, there was a video review: on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A19pbGmFfP4

[Ftor]

Thanks for the topic. Also ordered a prefix, sent on Monday. I hope before the new year will have time to come.

The question is for those who have a prefix on their hands. Is Android TV certified or not?

Post has been editedFtor - 23.11.18, 12:59

Reason for editing: Completed the message with a question.

[Klimanovv80]

While everyone is happy, in chrome sometimes the mouse pointer freezes, then he comes to life.
We can see what other shoals will be.
It is necessary to add the firmware in the header, I do not know how, I wrote a complaint, waiting for an answer.

Posted 11/23/2018 1:05 PM:

FTOR @ 11/23/2018, 12:53

The question is for those who have a prefix on their hands. Is Android TV certified or not?

And where to look? In general, I heard that Mecool somehow agreed with Google, but the pre-installed Aptoid is alarming.

[Ftor]

Preset Aptoid gently hints that certification and does not smell :)

[Cryptonick]

And where to look

Prefix certified, like KM8
How to check? Launch the lame caste ...

Post has been editedCryptonick - 04.12.18, 17:02

Reason for editing: incorrect information specified

[Ftor]

Download and install Chromecast. This is a program for broadcasting media content to a TV with an HDMI port. If it works, there is certification. Accordingly, if he refuses to work, then there is no certification. This is the easiest and most effective way to check.

[Cryptonick]

in chrome, sometimes the mouse pointer freezes, then it comes to life.

There are other browsers that are more adapted to the remote.
Put something that is not adapted, that's glitches ...

[kuzivas]

Also ordered, wait. I stumbled on the meest expr. I hope to get it next week ... I watched the video. There is still a Vietnamese www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeqqZiQyVO0 I get it - I'll gut it. Before that I looked on the x96max forum, the hardware is similar, but the guys somehow ignored our box, they are not interested in them ((

[md5pass]

I ordered today. Out 48 $
I haven't dealt with TV set-top boxes before, I hope I won't be disappointed.
Probably 90% will be used for games like Minecraft and pixel Day Z.
Ordered another joystick iPega PG - 9076 for more convenient control.

I wonder if there is enough performance for games.

[Cryptonick]

md5passI did not see such a price ... I ordered today, a little more expensive for: 3,619.33 rubles

As for the gamepad, the joke was ..
A friend ordered, and then he saw in the specifications: one hour of work, two charges ....
Not a frail smoking break is obtained ...

[Shaddam_IV]

How is it generally on the stability of the video from a flash drive and IP-TV?

[Klimanovv80]

Shaddam_IV @ 11/23/2018, 23:20

How is it generally on the stability of the video from a flash drive and IP-TV?

There was no time to really try everything.
I downloaded two 4K videos with jellyfish and where dew drops fall (60 frames) reproduces quietly, only offers a different number of players. The last one looks very nice.
IPTV: playlist with garbage, channel 4k (50 frames)
plays, (video goes smoothly).
Well, so far everything seems to be!

[FTOR1980]

Klimanovv80Please check whether the Android TV is certified.

[Klimanovv80]

FTOR1980 @ 11.24.2018, 08:50

Klimanovv80Please check whether the Android TV is certified.

Tomorrow I will be at home, I will install Chromecast, if not installed, and I will. And what will it give if it's not a secret?

[FTOR1980]

This means that we will receive the update directly from Google, and not from the Chinese basement.

[Klimanovv80]

FTOR1980 @ 11.24.2018, 10:55

This means that we will receive the update directly from Google, and not from the Chinese basement.

I do not understand, I have a Philips TV and firmware updates were from Philips, not from Google.
What will google for mecool firmware do?

[FTOR1980]

Google updates Android TV and sends updates to certified devices.

[Dm itry]

Klimanovv80 @ 11.24.18, 12:01

I do not understand, I have a Philips TV and firmware updates were from Philips, not from Google.
What will google for mecool firmware do?

In simple terms, if Android TV is not certified, then there will be nothing (Mecool will release several firmwares so that there is essentially no change and that's all), if certified, there will be new firmware, bug fixes, updates.

Post has been editedDm itry - 24.11.18, 13:37

[Maxart8707]

Remote with a gyro?

[Klimanovv80]

Maxart8707 @ 11.24.2018, 13:34

Remote with a gyro?

No, you can install the application, activate the mouse and control from the remote.