Download Android Lollipop 5.1 stock firmware for M8S+ TV Box from here or here.
Firmware details
Archive: M8S+_Android51_10062015
Model: M8S Plus TV Box
Image file size: 349 MB
Platform: Amlogic S812
Update file name: M8S+_ota_20150615.zip
Caution: Please do not update firmware unless you know what you are doing, you really want it or it is absolutely necessary. Firmware updates may occasionally have bad results, like bricking your device, temporarily or permanently. The firmware update process is done entirely at your own risk. Before attempting to update the firmware, back up your data.
Jul 20, 2015 - 5:40 pm
Hi there,
the first link appears to just be a redirect to this page.
Jul 21, 2015 - 6:52 am
@Steve
You were right, thanks, we fixed it. 😉
Jul 21, 2015 - 12:13 pm
Hi can you tell me if can i use this stock firmware for M8s ?
Jul 21, 2015 - 12:44 pm
@gensweet
You can try if your M8S has Amlogic S812 CPU, but make a backup first and make sure to have the stock firmware, just in case.
Jul 21, 2015 - 1:53 pm
ok thanks. the M8s it has Amlogic S812 CPU
Jul 23, 2015 - 9:55 pm
I tried to install on my m8s and it won’t install. anyone else manage to get it to work?
Jul 23, 2015 - 10:15 pm
I managed to get it installed on my m8s but the WFI doesn’t work
Jul 24, 2015 - 3:51 am
@Mike
Try the Ethernet RJ45 port…
Jul 26, 2015 - 4:31 pm
I got the wifi to connect to my M8S. but it has a issue where the wifi disconnects every 20 minutes or so
Jul 26, 2015 - 4:33 pm
is there a way I can take the WIFI settings from another build and change it with this build?
Aug 1, 2015 - 2:01 pm
Hi I just update me M8S box using this firmware and my remote controller stop working 🙁 Does anyone know how to fix it ?
Sep 12, 2015 - 4:07 pm
hi i really need your help this is the only site were i found android 5.1 for m8s+ but when im updateing i am getting error
E:footer is wrong”, “E:signature verification failed”
thanks in advance
Sep 15, 2015 - 4:28 pm
Hi, i have a m8s+ with KOT49H.20150713.184446.V0823 test-keys. When i want to install this update from the Android System Recovery screen (from SD or USB) i get the error “Can’t install this package (Mon Jun 15 15:39:08 CST 2015) over newer build (Mon Jul 13 18:46:21 CST 2015)” is there anyone who knows how to fix this. I think my recovery image is to new (20150713).
Sep 16, 2015 - 7:44 pm
What is the diference betwwn the M8S and the M8S+, I thought it is the OS android 4.4 on the m8s and 5.1 on the m8s+
but i have seen online the m8s+ with android 4.4
Sep 17, 2015 - 8:06 am
M8S+ has Gigabit Ethernet
Sep 23, 2015 - 6:30 am
Tried it a couple of times ..
Get E: signature error and cannot verify package.
Any ideas?
Sep 27, 2015 - 5:56 am
I also get a signature error. How do I fix this?
Sep 29, 2015 - 4:34 pm
Does this update work on the M8S ???
Sep 30, 2015 - 11:09 pm
I have m8s+ box with ap6330. I was able to get the same firmware in the form of .img file from the acemax website.
I flashed the image file using the Amlogic burning tool successfully but could not get past the android boot logo – bootloop.
I was then able to recover from this bricked state by flashing back the Kit Kat image from acemax site.
So then I used the zip file provided on this site by copying all the lollipop firmware files in the zip to a SD card.
I tried to install the firmware using 2-methods: 1) OTA update from within Android 4.4 by selecting the lollipop update zip file from SD card 2) booting into recovery and then flashing the update zip file from SD card. This as well resulted in the same bootloop stuck at android logo.
So I am wondering if this lollipop firmware zip file or img file is working on m8s+ OR I am missing something?
Oct 1, 2015 - 7:49 pm
I have the same issues as previous users : bricking my m8s+ with this firmware.
So, I have always searched the solution for update to 5.1.
Oct 2, 2015 - 3:28 pm
So it seems that of all the users who have tried this lollipop firmware and posted their feedback here – only 1 user has managed to get it installed on m8s without the drivers for wireless chip. Would be great if we can get those steps and if the same could work on m8s+
Lollipop on Amlogic CPU S812 seems to be stable enough (at least for the functionalities I need) as I have it on Tronsmart MX-III plus box so I was hoping I could get Lollipop on this m8s+ box working as well but so far it has been a challenge and I think the current lollipop firmware just does not work or needs additional tweaking to get it to work on m8s+ which hopefully somebody can share.
Freaktab forums has one user stating work in progress lollipop image for m8s+ but not sure when he would be able to post it.
Oct 11, 2015 - 8:01 am
Anyone tried this on MINIX neo x8h plus? I’m tempted to try this if it works. Has same specs more or less.
Oct 17, 2015 - 3:45 pm
Beware that the M8S+ firmware for lollipop appears to be “beta” quality. Unless you *really* need a feature from 5.1 — I’d recommend sticking with 4.4 for the time being.
Has anyone had any success using an Xbox 360 controller on their M8S+ device? I was thinking of trying 5.1 for that alone, but perhaps there is another way.
Oct 26, 2015 - 10:13 am
I both m8s+ last week package box says its m8s+ but in startup and about device its m8s only? How can I know if I got the gigabit version? Im on kitkat version. Also have anyone try to use BT headset? When I pair my BT headset and open apps like youtube the box restart itself.
Nov 1, 2015 - 11:15 pm
Hi I was able to install it and everything worked great. Then while I was in Kodi it shut down. Now it is stuck on the logo screen. I tried to reset it using toothpick in the AV slot with sd card and without. Tried everything but my box remains stuck at the logo. It appears to be bricked. Any suggestions??
Nov 2, 2015 - 5:53 am
Try this
http://chinagadgetsreviews.com/how-to-unbrick-any-amlogic-devices-create-an-bootable-magic-micro-sd-card-in-minutes.html
Nov 4, 2015 - 7:33 pm
I have tried to install this update, but when im in the Android system recovery i get the message
‘Can’t install this package (Mon Jun 15 15:39:08 CST 2015) over newer build (Tue Oct 20 10:44:03 CST 2015).
Is there a newer update for this, like after October 20th?
Nov 13, 2015 - 6:38 pm
este firware es compatible con un m8s android tv box 4.4.2
Nov 20, 2015 - 3:53 pm
Worked perfectly on my M8S+, no problems at all. Properly rooted would be nice though.
Nov 22, 2015 - 11:04 pm
Did it works on MXIII 1gb 8GB?
Nov 23, 2015 - 5:01 pm
I am not pretty sure…
Dec 16, 2015 - 10:28 am
Hi guys, do you know if there is any new firmware with Lollipop Android, for M8S? Thanks
Dec 16, 2015 - 10:35 am
Hi again guys, i connect the box to my yamaha home cinema amplifier and it doesnt read the DTS-HD and TrueHD. Should I change something in the settings of the android box in order to work? Thanks
Dec 28, 2015 - 7:45 pm
For DTS HD and True HD u should use Kodi’s settings by enabling for HDMI because spdif doesn’t support it. Then HDMI output linked with HDMI input of amplifier and the HDMI output from amplifier to HDMI input of the TV. That’s it. 🙂
Jan 7, 2016 - 4:37 pm
Amazing it worked for me a treat!!!!!!!++++++
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR WORK++++
Feb 6, 2016 - 4:34 pm
I have the m8s plus with 5.1.1
I can’t see the toolbar,
Do you know how to solve it?
Feb 17, 2016 - 8:38 pm
Hello,
As anyone try this change?
Does it works?
What are the steps?
Thanks
Apr 5, 2016 - 2:52 am
Moi pas réussie de toute manière m8s + mais quand im updateing je reçois l’ erreur
E: footer est faux “,” E: vérification de signature a échoué ” je crois que le fichier es corrompue.merci
Apr 5, 2016 - 2:53 am
I not successful anyway m8s + updateing but when I get the error
E: footer is wrong, “” E: signature verification failed “I think the file are corrompue.merci
Apr 7, 2016 - 8:58 pm
Marche super bien sur m8s+ telecharge dezipe le fichier sur une carte micro sd et hope installer en 5 minutes il ya un fichier zip special flashage usb et autre pour micro sd alors ne vous trompe pas de fichier
Apr 14, 2016 - 6:55 pm
Thanks…i updated quite a few MS8 boxes with this
Apr 15, 2016 - 6:02 pm
merci dz13 fonctione tres bien et encorre merci de m avoir comment le faire.
thank you dz13 works very well and again thank you for m how.
Jun 17, 2016 - 12:46 am
can i update the m8s to lollipop?
Jun 17, 2016 - 9:40 pm
@kodibox.tv
how did you update m8s with it i mean what mwthod did you use?
or you talking about m8s+?
would appreciate help as i want to update.
thanks
Jul 1, 2016 - 7:38 am
How do i upgrade android tv haier 43″ to lollipop or custom rom? Is ti possible?
Jul 20, 2016 - 2:21 pm
Hi All
I recently bought ott box tv m8s+.
I am not able to connect ethernet. After changing from dhcp to static it shows connected but doesn’t work. Wifi is working fine. Appreciate your help.
Sep 8, 2016 - 1:33 am
Hi, I upgraded to android 5.1.1 from 4.4 on my M8S+ Kodi box. All send too work fine except it does not see my Ethernet interface and the remote that came with the box isn’t working properly.
Thanks in advance
Oct 14, 2016 - 12:38 am
Hi my ms8+ box is stuck on av I try going to setting, screen resolution and try to change it but only 480 cvbs and 580 cvbs is showing no higher resolution. I would really appreciate it if you can help me out
Apr 8, 2017 - 2:24 am
I downloaded the new firmware for my m8s plus android box on sd card. I unzipped it to the sd card and did the toothpick reboot method but all it does is say rebooting then goes to the main screen without updating. Any help would be appreciated thanks.