However, I've been informed that 'USB Burning Tool' firmware can now be flashed through a micro SD card, or USB flash drive with all recent Amlogic TV boxes, so I've tried this method instead of R-Box Pro, and decided to report my experience in this post following some instructions on Freaktab made by user Calc. I'll show instructions.
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- Amlogic Burning Tool is compatible with all versions of Windows OS, including Windows XP to Windows 10 (both 32 and 64 bit). If in case you were searching for the latest version of the tool, then you can go to the homepage. Here you can use the following links to download version 3.1.0 on your computer. Click to Download Amlogic USB Burning Tool V3.1.0.
- Install the Amlogic USB Burning Tool on your PC Installing the Amlogic USB Burning Tool is pretty straightforward on any Windows PC. The only minor hiccup I found was running across a 'Windows protected your PC' message during the initial installation like the one below. This may or may not happen to you, depending on your settings.
- Amlogic Burning Tool is compatible with all versions of Windows OS, including Windows XP to Windows 10 (both 32 and 64 bit). If in case you were searching for the latest version of the tool, then you can go to the homepage. Here you can use the following links to download version 2.2.0 on your computer.
Download Amlogic USB Burning Tool
Here is the download link for the Amlogic USB Burning Tool.
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How To Flash/Upgrade Firmware on Android TV Box Using Amlogiv USB Burning Tool
Amlogic Usb Burning Tools 2.1.6.8
Now let's look at the exact steps that you have to follow to flash the firmware image file on your Android TV Box. Before installation, you have to keep in mind some guidelines.
Pre-Requisites
- Make sure that Android TV box is connected to your PC
- Power on The TV should with the power adapter
- This USB tool only supports on Windows PC
Installation Guide
Step-1 Download the Amlogic USB tool zip file and extract it to the PC.
Step-2 In the folder you have the InstallDriver.exe. This will install the required drivers for Amlogic TV boxes.
Step-3 First, connect your device to the PC then click the Driver Installation wizard.
Step-4 Open the folder 'USB_Burning_Tool' >> then click the 'USB_Burning_Tool.exe' to start the USB burning tool.
Step-5 Once the setup wizard opens click yes to all the options.
Step-6 Click the second option on the top bar to reveal the option for changing the language.
Step-7 you have to put your device into recovery mode. This is differently done on all TV boxes. Some have little reset holes and some have buttons on the bottom of your device.
Step-8 Ebb and flow shogun 2. connect your Android TV box to your PC when it's in recovery mode in order to upgrade your firmware. If done correctly you will have a connect success like in the image below.
Step-9 Now, click on the File option and browse to find your firmware .img file.
Step-10 Make sure to untick the overwrite key box.
Step-11 Click Start to begin the firmware upgrade process.
Step-12 Wait for a while the firmware upgradation is taking place. After it finishes click on Stop.
So, that's it, guys. Now the firmware on your Android TV Box is updated. We hope this guide about Amlogic USB Burning tool was helpful to you. if you have any queries do let us know in the comments.
The operation of VIM1, VIM2 and VIM3 is almost the same, so this document will take VIM1 as an example.
Perparation
- Dowload the USB Upgrade Tool and extract it.
- Run
setup_v2.x.x.exe
to install the tool for upgrading your VIMs:
Upgrade steps
Make soure that you have install the correct USB upgrade Tool, then follow the steps below to upgrade:
Open
USB_Burning_tool_v2.x.x.exe
, click 'File–>Import Image' to choose an image for your VIMs.Connect your VIMs to your PC with a USB-C data cable (VIMs will power on automatically).
Place your VIMs into 'Upgrade Mode':
- Long press the
Power
key without releasing it. - Short press the
Reset
key and release it. - Count to 10 seconds and then release the
Power
key.
- Long press the
If you have performed steps 2 and 3 correctly, your PC will automatically discover your VIMs asa connected USB-device.
Now all you need to do is to click the
Start
button of the tool and wait for upgrading to complete:
- To cancel an upgrade, click the
Stop
button, then close the USB Upgrade Tool. Note that the eMMC might already have been completely erased if you went past the 15% mark. - Extra power supply(VIM1/VIM2/VIM3) may be required in cases whereby your PC cannot provide enough electrical-current for the upgrade.
Preparation
Download Burning Tool
Amlogic Usb Burning Tool 2.1.7
Image burning tool for Ubuntu is in this repository utils.
Or just pull it (if you have already cloned this repository).
Install Burning Tool
You need to install USB rules and create some links.
You will see this print-out if it was successful.
NoteRoot privilege required.
Check The USB Driver
You must now place your VIM board into 'Upgrade Mode'.See VIM1/VIM2/VIM3 to enter Upgrade Mode.
Check to see if Ubuntu has detected your VIM1/VIM2 as a connected USB-device.
The message above means that your VIM is connected and recogized by Ubuntu.
How to burn an Image on Ubuntu
There are two commands that be used to burn image: burn-tool
and aml-burn-tool
.
For example: Burn image for VIM3
- General command
burn-tool
:
- Amlogic command
aml-burn-tool
:
For VIM3/VIM3L, you must specify the board with -b VIM3
or it will fail. Tomtom maps meta. For VIM1 or VIM2 you can ignore this.
You will see these teminal logs if successful.
For more information please refer to docs.