how to downgrade MI BOX S (MIBOX4)? - Android Stick & Console Computers General

Hi all, I recently updated my mi box s.
Worst thing i could have done.
I use a vodafone tv app to cast from my phone to my mi box. Before the upgrade everything was fine and now the box keeps switching from 4:3 to 16:9 to 4:3 repeatedly.
I cannot cast that app anymore its so annoying.
I need to downgrade to an older version. Does anyone know how?

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Hi guys, bought an OTT M8 4K on eBay a while ago. The android version is crap, won't update and nothing works in Playstore. Can you get Android 4.4.4 on these boxes? Or is there and custom roms?
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What Android TV box for my use ?

Hi there !
I had a Xiaomi Mi Box 3 but it's unusable since Oreo and Xiaomi won't fix it. I'm mad about Xiaomi but there is nothing I can do about it.
So... I'm looking for something else. I would like to use Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, in 1080p, using wi-fi only. That's pretty much all I need actually, but I would like something smooth and on a budget (40€-50€ top).
I also must tell that I live in France so there is no way for me to get some stuffs (I know I can't get the Roku Express for exemple).
What device is made for me ?
Thanks for the help

Does Casting/Wireless Display work well on any rom?

Has anyone seen a Redmi Note 6 Pro that could actually cast video to a display without the video being messed up and audio getting de-synced?
I tried custom roms hoping maybe one of them would have good casting but I give up. My device is useless when it comes to casting/mirroring to my firestick.
I might look into kodi or some other app to cast my phone to my firestick but now i am curious if it's just my device or if all/most Redmi Note 6 Pro's have the problem.
MIUI 11 adds a lot of cool things for casting... unfortunately video still gets choppy. Audio seems to work fine now but video still messes up too frequently.
I'm wondering if a Kernel could fix casting for me.
Already tested with Chromecast, Wireless Display (Intel) and Miracast. Everything running smoothly with latest Developer ROM by Xiaomi.
fbirraque said:
Already tested with Chromecast, Wireless Display (Intel) and Miracast. Everything running smoothly with latest Developer ROM by Xiaomi.
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Ok maybe it's my firestick, I don't have chromecast I have only tried casting to my firestick.
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Ok maybe it's my firestick, I don't have chromecast I have only tried casting to my firestick.
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I never tested with Amazon Firestick.
I have Redmi 5 with MIUI 11 but I could only use screen mirroring (casting) to my Firestick once. After that, it can't find my Firestick. I guess this might be a common issue in Xiaomi devices.
Ok I finally found out why casting from the phone wasn't working.....
My Redmi note 6 pro doesn't like casting on a 2.4ghz wifi.
I own 3 routers and I was using my ea2700 Linksys router which had DD-WRT on it because you know I like to use it if I can but on that router it breaks 5ghz so there wasn't a 5ghz option.
I switch to another router recently and started using 5ghz...found out casting works perfect on 5ghz.
The Galaxy S10 works perfect on 2.4ghz and I'm not familiar with casting so I mistakenly assumed that my Redmi n6pro should work fine on 2.4ghz too.

Question I've just ordered a 12.6 - Looks to be an international version already

Hi All,
I am currently an owner of a Xiaoxin Pad Pro 11 (2021). I'm happy with the performance but not the screen. I thought I would take the gamble and go for a Xioxin 12.6 as it has a newer AMOLED screen vs the 90hz OLED on my current one. The near black crush is terrible and I really do use it for quite a lot of media consumption.
Anyways. To the main point of the thread. The P12 pro is already listed on Lenovo UK site with 6gb RAM 128 SSD. The Xiaoxin is 8GB 250GB.
When I flash the international firmware from Rescue and Smart Assistant it is already listing a P12 Pro TB0Q706F with two HW Codes 16 or 19. Any clue which I would flash? I'm guessing the higher one is more likely the 8GB ram version?
Also the P12 pro is already listed on the netflix compatibility site for Dolby Vision. Once I flash the international version should Netflix see my tablet as a P12 Pro vs a Xiaoxin?
I know it's very early days but i'm hoping people can apply knowledge from earlier Lenovo tablets here.
Hi!
I also placed an order for this one, expecting it any day now. Exciting! To your question about HDR and DOLBY VISION on Netflix etc, I don't think there is much hope for that since it will probably still be the "prc" version after flashing the ROW ROM. But you never know!
mardon85 said:
Hi All,
I am currently an owner of a Xiaoxin Pad Pro 11 (2021). I'm happy with the performance but not the screen. I thought I would take the gamble and go for a Xioxin 12.6 as it has a newer AMOLED screen vs the 90hz OLED on my current one. The near black crush is terrible and I really do use it for quite a lot of media consumption.
Anyways. To the main point of the thread. The P12 pro is already listed on Lenovo UK site with 6gb RAM 128 SSD. The Xiaoxin is 8GB 250GB.
When I flash the international firmware from Rescue and Smart Assistant it is already listing a P12 Pro TB0Q706F with two HW Codes 16 or 19. Any clue which I would flash? I'm guessing the higher one is more likely the 8GB ram version?
Also the P12 pro is already listed on the netflix compatibility site for Dolby Vision. Once I flash the international version should Netflix see my tablet as a P12 Pro vs a Xiaoxin?
I know it's very early days but i'm hoping people can apply knowledge from earlier Lenovo tablets here.
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My Xiaoxin Pad 12.6 arrives in the next day or 2 as well. Hoping the newer Samsung AMOLED doesn't suffer from blurry text as the OLED on the 11.
Did you flash the global rom to your Pro 11 and have use of Netflix in HD? Or did that have netflix hd capability out of the box?
Mondaywalk said:
Hi!
I also placed an order for this one, expecting it any day now. Exciting! To your question about HDR and DOLBY VISION on Netflix etc, I don't think there is much hope for that since it will probably still be the "prc" version after flashing the ROW ROM. But you never know!
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Did they never solve that on the 2020 P11 Pro?
I figured as the hardware was the same it wouldn't know any different. Bummer
pdscoelho said:
My Xiaoxin Pad 12.6 arrives in the next day or 2 as well. Hoping the newer Samsung AMOLED doesn't suffer from blurry text as the OLED on the 11.
Did you flash the global rom to your Pro 11 and have use of Netflix in HD? Or did that have netflix hd capability out of the box?
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I've not received it yet. However my current tablet works with play store and you can download netflix no issue. Fingers crossed it will flash to a version netflix recognises for Dolby Vision.
mardon85 said:
Did they never solve that on the 2020 P11 Pro?
I figured as the hardware was the same it wouldn't know any different. Bummer
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From what I have read they never solved that, didn't get the same Build Fingerprint on the Xiaoxin as the P11 Pro, showed up in DRM Info as tb-j706f_prc instead of tb-j706f. Unfortunately I read all that AFTTER I placed the order on the 12.6, having no experience with Lenovo tablets from before. So I think there is very little hope for Netflix Dolby vision but it will still be a very pleasant tablet I assume.
OK same boat.
I'm not sure if the 2020 Xiaoxin has access to the play store etc out the box but the 2021 does. I can even download Netflix/Disney+ direct from the Google store now. Perhaps there's a change in stance.
All we can do at this point is keep our fingers crossed and hope what ever the 12.6 changes to when flashed to a P12 is recognised by Netflix.
Mondaywalk said:
From what I have read they never solved that, didn't get the same Build Fingerprint on the Xiaoxin as the P11 Pro, showed up in DRM Info as tb-j706f_prc instead of tb-j706f. Unfortunately I read all that AFTTER I placed the order on the 12.6, having no experience with Lenovo tablets from before. So I think there is very little hope for Netflix Dolby vision but it will still be a very pleasant tablet I assume.
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The Xiaoxin Pad Pro 11 is an absolute beast from a hardware perspective. If you can use plex etc you really won't miss netflix all that much. Don't get me wrong it's a bummer having to torrent programs I already pay for a sub for but it's not the end of the world.
As long as the P12 Pro had a screen that handles near black better it'll be a fantastic tablet.
@mardon85
My Xiaoxin 12.6 arrived today. Widevine L1 certified, Netflix is working in full HD and HDR 10 and dolby vision is supported. I had to sideload netflix, it doesn't appear in the play store. Also I had an OTA update which didn't affect these results.
That's great news! So Netflix with Dolby Vision out of the box with ZUI 13? Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning
Mondaywalk said:
That's great news! So Netflix with Dolby Vision out of the box with ZUI 13? Mine is scheduled to arrive tomorrow morning
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Yup. Play store was preinstalled, probably by Giztop? AMOLED is amazing, 120hz by default and text is sharp. Good improvements over the previous models.
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Yup. Play store was preinstalled, probably by Giztop? AMOLED is amazing, 120hz by default and text is sharp. Good improvements over the previous models.
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Have you had a p11 2021??
This is fantastic news about dolby atmos well done Lenovo!!
How is the near black? Does it crush like 2021?
pdscoelho said:
@mardon85
My Xiaoxin 12.6 arrived today. Widevine L1 certified, Netflix is working in full HD and HDR 10 and dolby vision is supported. I had to sideload netflix, it doesn't appear in the play store. Also I had an OTA update which didn't affect these results.
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I can also verify Netflix HDR + Dolby Vision in FHD. On HBO Max I can play Dune in 4K Dolby Vision but everything else is only FHD, weird? Amazon Prime: FHD, Dinsey Plus: FHD.
I agree that the screen is really great. 4K HDR content on Youtube looks as good as on my LG CX OLED TV.
I also had to sideload Netflix, and Play Store was installed, the plastic wrapping had been removed from the box. But I see why they do that, it's a little frustrating downloading Play Store from the native App Store app with everything in Chineese (Which I did after a factary reset).
I can verify that there is no GPS, I think it's only for the 5G models. In DRM Info it shows up as TB-Q706F-PRC in the Build Fingerprint as expected. Everything seems to be working fine so far. The only bug I've seen so far is that drop-down menys in Chrome is not working.
So who will be first to flash the ROW ROM? I don't have much experience there so I would prefer to let someone else give it a go first.
Oh and wifi 5GHz is limited to some specific channels, I had to reconfigure my router.
Mondaywalk said:
I can also verify Netflix HDR + Dolby Vision in FHD. On HBO Max I can play Dune in 4K Dolby Vision but everything else is only FHD, weird? Amazon Prime: FHD, Dinsey Plus: FHD.
I agree that the screen is really great. 4K HDR content on Youtube looks as good as on my LG CX OLED TV.
I also had to sideload Netflix, and Play Store was installed, the plastic wrapping had been removed from the box. But I see why they do that, it's a little frustrating downloading Play Store from the native App Store app with everything in Chineese (Which I did after a factary reset).
I can verify that there is no GPS, I think it's only for the 5G models. In DRM Info it shows up as TB-Q706F-PRC in the Build Fingerprint as expected. Everything seems to be working fine so far. The only bug I've seen so far is that drop-down menys in Chrome is not working.
So who will be first to flash the ROW ROM? I don't have much experience there so I would prefer to let someone else give it a go first.
Oh and wifi 5GHz is limited to some specific channels, I had to reconfigure my router.
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Thanks for this. My router is already sorted.
I think I'll do the international Rom straight away.
mardon85 said:
Have you had a p11 2021??
This is fantastic news about dolby atmos well done Lenovo!!
How is the near black? Does it crush like 2021?
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No, its my first Lenovo tab.
I'll follow this thread to see what results guys get with the international rom.
Someone's uploaded a first impressions video :
So... got too tempted and could not wait so I tried to flash it, the flashing process seems to go fine but the tablet tells me after that it's corrupt and then later it's stuck in the "Fastboot mode meny" (I don't know whats it is called but you know what I mean), cant to anything from there it just restart and go back there.
Any ideas?
From log:
2021-11-21 22:38:38.134 Could not find the meta_cli.exe in the Meta build
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2021-11-21 22:41:03.766 Start Download
2021-11-21 22:41:03.767 Meta build active boot partition 1
2021-11-21 22:41:03.771 Starting Get Partition Files Json
2021-11-21 22:41:03.773 Get Partition Files Failed:MetaCli not found !!!
2021-11-21 22:41:03.773 Finish Get Partition Files Json
2021-11-21 22:41:03.773 Get Partition Files Json Fail
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2021-11-21 22:41:44.842 Waiting for reset done...
2021-11-21 22:41:45.847 Download Succeed
2021-11-21 22:41:45.847 Finish Download
Q: How can I share the entire logfile?
What process did you try via the Lenovo Recovery software or the 3rd Party App where you have to install the qualcom USB drivers first as used on other posts here?
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What process did you try via the Lenovo Recovery software or the 3rd Party App where you have to install the qualcom USB drivers first as used on other posts here?
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So... I'm new to this. I tried first with the Lenovo Recovery tool, it flashed without problems but got stuck in fastboot. Then I tried Qfil where I also get a "Success", but corrupt device and stuck in Fastboot. Tried Qfil many times with some different settings.
I upgraded ZUI before all this, so the ROW firmware was older than what I had on the tablet, if that matters.
Tbh it sounds like you've tried everything I would have unfortunately.
There's a bloke at this link who explains the process quite clearly. Maybe it'll help?
China Tablets to recommend
it also took me a few tries to get it. so afraid of bricking it. Totally right... sigh... but now Vanced YouTube isn't working for me... can install but cannot connect to my Google account... EDIT: Found a solution on Reddit - disable Chrome under Apps & Permission, then log in to Google...
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Seems odd both methods fail. Does the lenovo route download from their server or ask you to provide a rom?

Camera Restrictions on 3th Party Apps

I got a new Samsung S20 Ultra with Snapdragon. The Mainreason was to use the Phone for professional Filming with the Filmic Pro App. I already got the same Phone in EU Version, all worked fine.
What i didn't know was the fact, that the Camera Performance is restricted with this Version so im not able to use it in 4K 60fps. Is there any way to solve this. Thank you very much for helping me
Hello. i hope you are doing well you need to just update the software of your camera and restart you app. one year ago i also have same issues in my application this is the url if you need help
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