Mecool KM9 [Android] | [Media console]
Poll
What is your version of Mecool KM9?
With voice search on Android TV [ 471 ] ** [79,7%]
Without voice search, on usual Android [ 119 ] ** [20,14%]
Where did you buy?
Aliexpress [ 438 ] ** [74,11%]
GearBest [ 53 ] ** [8,97%]
Banggood [ 9 ] ** [1,52%]
In the city [ 89 ] ** [15,06%]
Are you satisfied with your purchase?
Yes [ 509 ] ** [86,13%]
Not [ 82 ] ** [13,87%]
Total votes: 591
 



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Specifications
Attention, more recently, there is also Mecool KM9 Pro Classic, which differs from the characteristics listed below. It has 16 GB of internal memory, 2 GB of operational, as well as single-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz.
For the KM9 and KM9 Pro (Deluxe), the exact specifications are shown below.


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
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KM9 - old revision without certification, 4/32 memory:
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KM9 Pro Deluxe - new revision with certification, 4/32 memory:
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KM9 Pro Classic - new revision with certification, 2/16 memory:
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KM9 without voice - old revision without voice remote control on bare AOSP android, 4/32 memory:
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Reviews
Text Reviews:
пїЅ Review from Kyrie1965- to the old revision, KM9
пїЅ Review from dimon-ru-80- to the old revision, KM9
пїЅ Comparison with X96 MAX by dimon-ru-80- to the old revision, KM9

Video reviews:
пїЅ TECHNOZON Overview- to the old revision, KM9
пїЅ TECHNOZON Overview- on a new revision, KM9 Pro (Deluxe)
пїЅ SEMPro Overview- to the old version, KM9
пїЅ Review from MrDoormax- to the old version, KM9
Purchase
Prefix of the old revision (KM9, without certification, 4/32 memory):
пїЅ AliExpress ShenZhen Free2c E-commerce Store
пїЅ AliExpress Professional 3C Elec Store
пїЅ AliExpress Your E-Market Store
пїЅ SATXTREM Tech-attacker Store
пїЅ Shenzhen Satxtrem Store

Prefix of a new revision, regular (KM9 Pro Deluxe, with certification, 4/32 memory):
пїЅ AliExpress eHome Tech Store
пїЅ AliExpress Play TV
пїЅ AliExpress Tree 3C Store
пїЅ GearBest
пїЅ Banggood

Prefix new revision, but trimmed by performance (KM9 Pro Classic, with certification, 2/16 memory):
пїЅ GearBest

Standard Voice Remote (from the old revision):
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 of your data!
Firmware from KM9, KM9 Pro and KM3 are interchangeable, but certification / chrome on a regular KM9 does not work on any firmware!

Archives are not broken! If your archiver does not open them or gives an error, update it to the latest version (valid for 7Zip and WinRar)

For installation viaUSB burning tool:
пїЅ ATV 9 dated 03/29/2019- firmware with KM9 Pro, detailshereandhere
пїЅ ATV 9 dated 03/20/2019- firmware with KM3, about performance morehere
пїЅ ATV 8.1 dated 11/22/2018
пїЅ AOSP 9.0 dated 02.02.2019
пїЅ AOSP 8.1 dated 12/05/2018
пїЅ Nexus ROM ATV 8.1 dated 1/17/2019
пїЅ Nexus ROM AOSP 8.1 dated 1/17/2019

To install through any recovery:
пїЅ OTA ATV 8.1 dated 11/22/2018
пїЅ OTA AOSP 9 of 05/03/2019- I can not root
пїЅ OTA AOSP 9 of 02/20/2019- there are no problems with root
пїЅ Nexus ROM ATV 8.1 dated 1/17/2019
пїЅ Nexus ROM AOSP 8.1 dated 1/17/2019

For installation only via TWRP:
пїЅ Backup ATV 9 with KM9 Pro
пїЅ Backup ATV 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.
Utility
The software part (the most important and necessary):
пїЅ Instructions for firmware via USB Burning Tool
пїЅ Skipping the ATV start screen (initial setup, only possible with bluetooth remote control)
пїЅ Full use of Android TV with IR remote control
пїЅ Complete solution to the problem with the release of the console from sleep
пїЅ Working autoframe (need root)
пїЅ How to enter recovery
пїЅ Root means Magisk via temporary TWRP
пїЅ Root means SuperSU + skipping the start screen ATV + AFRd + different buns

The software part (additional buns, tips, recommendations):
пїЅ Voice search from ATV for AOSP firmware
пїЅ Tiles on the main screen for unadapted applications
пїЅ Optimal settings for Ace Stream
пїЅ Playing torrents via TorrServe + setting
пїЅ If the applications in the market are not updated
пїЅ If voice search has stopped working
пїЅ How to reconnect the fallen off Bluetooth remote control [1]
пїЅ How to reconnect the fallen off Bluetooth remote control [2]
пїЅ If the fallen off console stubbornly does not want to connect
пїЅ If after starting heavy games the prefix slows down
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 advertising on the main screen
пїЅ How to remove system applications
пїЅ For those who have problems with Bluetooth gamepads or remotes
пїЅ Keylayout for G20s Console + Modified Additives
пїЅ ATV 9 observations
пїЅ If sometimes a gray screen appears over the interface
пїЅ If the console does not connect to a five-gigahertz Wi-Fi network
пїЅ If after rebooting the interface language flies to Chinese

Hardware:
пїЅ Disassembling device
пїЅ Lashing device
пїЅ Using the console without a power adapter, via USB
пїЅ Dimming backlight
пїЅ Differences in the installed radio modules
пїЅ Differences in installed boards
пїЅ Installing a radio module from KM3
Required Applications
Keyboards:
пїЅ LeanKey Keyboard- convenient keyboard for Android TV, does not disappear when used in conjunction with aeromyshu
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
пїЅ File Manager +- No frills simple interface, cloud storage support

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- an easy way to get a working autoframe, a review of the application can be viewedhere
пїЅ Skype Lite- supports remote control
пїЅ Tvirl- viewing IPTV from the provider through the built-in Live Channels application
пїЅ IPTV Console Emulator
пїЅ Yowindow- a beautiful application for viewing weather

So far, it is not recommended to root or install TWRP on ATV 9, all attempts to do this ended in users butlupom!

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

Post has been editeddns-25 - Today, 16:16
Reason for editing: Added a weather application and file manager +



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Sunplus @ 11.25.18, 12:33*
In general, why this post is written here: out of 3 representatives on S905X2 processors, so far I consider the best choice is MECOOL KM9!


And the most important thing was missed, namely the quality of Wi-Fi reception.
The X96Max has one of the best Ampack AP6356S with MIMO 2x2, with very good power.
Autopsy.
https: //www.youtube.co...ch? v = MwInJjsPIoU & t = 23s
Testing wifi
X96Max (S905X2) [Android] (Post Vasily_5 # 79372367)
Also, the Vietnamese are already testing Android TV on X96Max
https: //www.youtube.co...ch? v = AZwnYGtjk-w & t = 27s

Well, not the least important aspect is support and custom firmware.
Most romodels just purchased the X96Max.

What kind of Wi-Fi adapter, flash memory and RAM does KM9 still have, is an autopsy planned?

Post has been editedfull-length - 25.11.18, 15:20



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Avgust51 @ 11.25.18, 2:00 p.m.*
And which Android TV set-top boxes are certified?

Haomi Mi Box ... With ours, in doubt ...
That upset ... I ordered myself a little earlier Mecool M8S Pro L and on Friday Mecool KM9, but KM9 has not yet processed the order and you can refuse.
I’m sitting and thinking ... But do I need KM9 ... I was hoping that the prefix is ​​certified, the chrome cast will work and updates will arrive in the wind ...



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* Cryptonick

If you need certified, it is better to cancel. I would have canceled it myself and took Haomi, but it’s too late for me, as it is going through the territory of Russia.



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FTOR @ 11.25.18, 16:05*
There is no clear answer to all the other questions, as testing was not done by a professional reviewer.

For this, INTERESTING questions were asked to the author of the post with a comparison, especially since he said so
Sunplus @ 11.25.18, 15:33*
If there are additional questions, I will try to answer.

About
FTOR @ 11.25.18, 16:05*
Judging by the video on YouTube, there are no problems with heating, but almost 100% of the processor load is not happy.

In the comments to the video there is a reviewer’s response "the processor is loaded due to the screen recording (the application takes a lot)"
Perhaps it is.

However, questions remain for* Sunplus
If possible, it would be interesting to know the answers to these:
Wi-Fi, Ethernet Receive Quality
Temperature mode with numbers. You can do as it is written hereMecool KM9 [Android] (Post by Dm-itry # 79427706)
Does AFR work



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Dm-itry @ 11.25.2018, 13:22*
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It would be nice to check in the CPU Throttling Test, 5 minutes is more than enough to understand what the heating will be.

During the test, max. 50 degrees.

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Post has been editedKlimanovv80 - 25.11.18, 14:40



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As I understand it, the firmware will be released by the manufacturer but not for the long term due to certification?

Post has been editedMaxart8707 - 25.11.18, 14:54



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CryptoNick @ 11/25/18, 13:08*
I’m sitting and thinking ... Do I need KM9 ... I hoped that the console was certified, the chrome cast would work
Did you have any questions about the Mecool M8S Pro L?



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Phantom of the site @ 11.25.18, 2:59 p.m.*
Did you have any questions about the Mecool M8S Pro L?
Everything was clear there already ...
And here, it’s not clear ... I asked the seller, I'm waiting for an answer ...



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In the x96m branch, they also talked about 100% loading of the processor, found out what? sits at work and that eats RAM, a similar situation .. If you look closely, the review shows that the max load in the bar does not match the system performance, which is much lower! Perhaps the information is displayed incorrectly, I think that still the temperature is lower



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I walk in circles around this box.

IMHO about custom firmware.
For some reason, the eminent romodels of our forum are sidestepping the Android ATV.
I think that it is very difficult to port the firmware of a pure android to this shell so that they work stably.
I think that there will be no custom, as well as on the mikule about L.
Well, in general, if the firmware from the box works stably, then custom ones are not particularly needed.

I’m wondering, the stock kernel supports scripts init.d ?
Is there a reset button? Or remove the cover and close the contacts on the board?

Post has been editedGhost site - 25.11.18, 16:35



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Reset to AV input.



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The ghost of the site @ 11.25.18, 2:44 p.m.*
I’m wondering, does the stock kernel support init.d scripts?
Is there a reset button? Or remove the cover and close the contacts on the board?
Hey. Good day. As for the reset button, you have already been answered in the AV jack.
As for the Universal program init.d and the core Amlogic S905X2 supports.
X96Max (S905X2) [Android] (Post Vasily_5 # 79372367)



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In the x96m branch, they also talked about 100% loading of the processor, found out what? sits at work and that eats RAM, a similar situation .. If you look closely, the review shows that the max load in the bar does not match the system performance, which is much lower! Perhaps the information is displayed incorrectly, I think that still the temperature is lower
Yes, I conducted these tests. And as you can see, the temperature monitoring program from above has a difference in temperature. Since the program is a little late, displaying temperatures on the screen.



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I sign up for a wait, ordered a week ago. I also own miboksom and m8s about l. S905X2 pleases that it is not warming up, otherwise M8s sometimes screamed about L in summer (it was +38 on the street)



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Dismantled!

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Klimanovv80 @ 11.25.18, 16:30*
Dismantled!


Thank. Is the radiator plate attached to the bottom cover? Does the stone also look down?



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Sergey_a_g @ 11.25.2018, 18:03*
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Thank. Is the radiator plate attached to the bottom cover? Does the stone also look down?

The plate is on the bottom cover, on the plate there is some kind of blister made of soft material, like an eraser, the processor lies on it.



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Klimanovv80 @ 11.25.18, 17:09*
on the plate is some kind of a blary made of soft material, like an eraser, the processor lies on it


This is a thermal pad for removing heat from the stone.



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What is the thickness of the chewing gum? And on the sides there is much to go to heat? I think that about the temperature it is especially possible to collective farm and not to the detriment of the beauty of the box :)



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I think that about the temperature it’s especially possible to collective farm and not at the expense of the beauty of the box


Why collective farm? According to the temperature, they wrote 50 degrees in the test at the top. It's just interesting how much the box will heat up in 2-3 hours of continuous operation when watching a torrent-tv for example.

Post has been editedsergej_a_g - 25.11.18, 18:29


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