MXQ Upgrade Secrets PART 1

Welcome back to MBOX Frustrated User Guide. MXQ Upgrade Secrets, Part 1, published August, 2019, shows how to give an old MXQ MBOX up-to-date functionality.
Other episodes in the MBOX Frustrated User Guide series:
Episode 1 - MBOX WiFi Problems, Parts 1 and 2
Episode 2 - MXQ Clock Problems
Episode 3 - Making Do with MXQ
Episode 4 - MXQ Upgrade Secrets, Parts 1, 2, 3, 4
MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets and
MXQ Spring 2022 Upgrade Secrets (view at dailymotion dot com)
MXQ Fall 2023 Upgrade Secrets
Episode 5 - MXQ Pro 4K Upgrade Secrets
Episode 6 - MBOX Ultimate Upgrade Secrets PART 0/Mecool M8S Pro Upgrade Secrets
Episode 7 - Mecool KM9 Gets an F (as in FAKE!)
Episode 8 - The Tanix TX6-P Experience, Parts 1 and 2
Episode 9 - MBOX Audio Secrets, Parts 1 and 2
Episode 10 - MBOX Video Secrets
Episode 11 - Mecool Remote Control Upgrade Secrets, Parts 1 and 2
Episode 12 - Mecool KM1, KM3, KM9 Upgrade Secrets
Other episodes in the MBOX Frustrated User Q&A series:
Episode 1 - Why Do Some Movies Play Without Sound?
Episode 2 - How Does MBOX File Browser Work?
Episode 3 - What can be done about constant buffering?
In a world of fake ads, fake news and fake reviews, let's hope this series makes a difference. Thanks for watching MBOX Frustrated User Guide. If you'd like to be notified as new episodes become available, please subscribe and please remember to click the bell icon!
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[@1969dwr]

10/10 What a tutorial, The best android box tutorial for older boxes I have come across. Lawrence you are a star. Please keep up the good work.

[@thoushaltfall7427]

Fantastic video. Very clear and informative. I really appreciate what you have done. Thanks!

[@LawrencePina]

Even though we have much better, much newer TV boxes now, I still use the old MBOX with Android 4.4.2 shown in this video, and I'm continually amazed at how well it continues to work. Upgrade Secrets Part 1 is out of date. For the latest info (censored here on YT) please watch: www.dailymotion.com/video/x8b1s73, Spring 2022 Upgrade Review, uploaded 5/23/22, and dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3, uploaded 5/22/21 Set up your MBOX with Android 4.4.2 as shown in Upgrade Secrets Part 3, learn how to set up and use the video app featured there, and there's almost nothing that you won't be able to watch. It's that good. Thanks for commenting. Please like and subscribe as it really helps the channel.

[@lolocaboclo]

I"ll love you forever. I've being breaking my brains out and only this worked. you are a genius!!! tks so much Merry Christmas!

[@chikaznze3414]

Thanks man extremely helpful hope u get more subs

[@hanyang508]

You're my new hero, subscribed.

[@istarkorea2066]

Liked number 500 !! Many thanks

[@nidalghazal1890]

Thank you man you are a genius ....just made my day...it worked

[@LawrencePina]

For the latest MXQ with Android 4.4.2 MBOX info please watch dai.ly/x80lsgs MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets. For the best way to make use of an old MXQ (as a fast, no-nonsense, TV box), please watch dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3. To appease the YT censors, we are no longer at liberty to discuss MXQ updates here. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

[@andrewpearce1474]

I thought I was the only one with a annoying remote! Thank you for the help.

[@LawrencePina]

Try upgrading Google Play services (three words, with spaces between them) variant for Android KitKat 4.1 from whatever you have now to version 20.1.04 (available on apkmirror.com). It should make a huge difference on your MXQ. The buttons on my OEM MXQ remote, on-screen Android AOSP keyboard, and external mini keyboard all work normally since I've upgraded to 20.1.04, same as when I'm using them on any other box. Whatever the driver issues were, I believe the Google Play services developers have fixed it. Please let us know how you make out...

[@m.crawford7227]

@@LawrencePina wonderful, wonderful information Sir!!!! I am stuck on just one proceedure. I mistakingly installed a version of Google Play services that is too new. My mxq box is version 5.1.1 and Google Play services I install say you need to pee 6.0. I have not been able to install the version I need because I cannot get rid of the version of Play services that is now installed. When I run the install of the version I need, it says not installed after the process. How can I get around this please? Thank you for your help.

[@LawrencePina]

@@m.crawford7227 To reset Google Play services to the factory installed version, go to: Settings/Apps/System Apps/Google Play services/Uninstall updates. As of today, May 7, 2020, the latest (no dpi) version for Android 5.0+ (according to apkmirror) is Google Play services 20.15.16 (020300-309763488) (020300). If I had a TV box with Android 5.1.1, that's the update I'd be trying to install today.

[@soul6899]

thanks man , it helps a lot. my box drove me crazy. I have been looking for a video talking about this issue . I can not afford to buy anew one . thanks again

[@margaretappleton3437]

You the man, Lawrence.

[@johnhopf9610]

Great video. I learned a lot ! Thanks :-)

[@kenpachizaraki1947]

Holy crap... thank you.

[@ronnmarlowe26]

Hello, the tutorial was extremely helpful. Question about the “ClockSync”, it’s only qpplicable for root devices only as prompted. Do you know where can I root my mxq pro 5g 4k?

[@bryanfrancis9857]

Good wrk😊

[@LawrencePina]

Thank you! MXQ with Android 4.4.2 has come a long way since this episode was made. For the latest update please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/np-mcnqvq6h4ndU titled MXQ Fall 2023 Upgrade Secrets. Considering how frustrating these boxes were when they were new, six - seven years ago, it's amazing how well we can now make them work!

[@bryanfrancis9857]

thanks much @@LawrencePina

[@kolin0308]

i'm want backup full image (os) with TWRP and save ending iso/vmdk . thanks!

[@aquabono]

Bravo Lorenzo Pina, (Larry), you are an asset to youtube.

[@MusfarYasin]

Thanks. Terima kasih.

[@paods0118]

I have a problem with the wifi it doesnt turn on the way it used to. How can i fix it? Any ideas? Thank you

[@theguvnor9258]

Extremely helpful video im about to attempt it i got off to a bad start when i put the usb in the mxq box its like its hidden i cant locate what it would be under id imagine files but usb drive is not there ill get there or mr hammer is coming out thanks for the info Lawrence.

[@LawrencePina]

I doubt that there's anything wrong with the USB function on your MBOX. Modern USB drives (32GB or greater) use the exFAT file system which is not recognized by Android OS. To use them on an MBOX you have to reformat them (using a Windows computer) to either FAT32 (preferred) or NTFS. Either that, or just try an older, smaller (512MB - 4GB) USB drive and you should be fine. Thanks for asking!

[@theguvnor9258]

@@LawrencePina Magic i'll give it a try :) Thanks again huge help

[@flameofintest1828]

Brill video thanks for letting me know, will give this a go 😊

[@LawrencePina]

Before doing that, be sure to watch "MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets" kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3jCkI2Oi9mEn80 for the very, latest info. Good luck. Thanks for commenting!

[@LawrencePina]

Fall, 2019 Update: The developers of Movie Play Red / Movie Box Red have replaced it with a new app titled Movies Online HD. The old app, no longer works (on any box). To get Movies Online HD to work on my MXQ (your box may be different) I had to turn off Parallel Sources Loading in Settings. The box may be slow, but it still works!

[@Luisppk2812]

I have a smart projector android 4.4.2: Everycom. Processor: Amlogic S805 Quad-Core Cortex-A5 1,5 GHz Gpu: Quad-core brazo® Malí™-450 Do you think can be upgrde it? Link: es.aliexpress.com/item/32554266057.html

[@LawrencePina]

@@Luisppk2812 I have no experience with that smart projector, but assuming you are able to install and uninstall apps on it, why not try updating Google Play services? It should make a big difference. If it doesn't, you can always uninstall it, returning the projector to its factory installed version. Download the latest version of Google Play services for Android 4.4.2 from apkmirror.com. Gracias Google!

[@Luisppk2812]

@@LawrencePina Yeah, I thought about doing it, but I wait your answer first.

[@joetheblow1090]

what a great video and expination.. i when to apkpure and my 4.4 is not in the list for google play service so do you know where it can be now?thanks

[@LawrencePina]

No problem. Find what you're looking for at apkmirror.com and/or at any other online app provider. New versions have been coming out almost weekly. My MXQ with Android 4.4.2, last updated April, 2020, currently has Google Play Services 20.06.15 (000300-294478903). Expect to find a no dpi version for KitKat even newer than that.

[@joetheblow1090]

@@LawrencePina thanks for the quick reply will give that link a try

[@MsTmrich]

My MXQ box already has Google Play Services (GPS) V19.6.29 (100400-278422107) which apkpure says requires Android 9.0+ even though my box is running 4.4.2. Will having this version (V19.6.29) of GPS make my box work less since it's not compatible with the Android version my box has, or should I keep the V19.6.29 of GPS on my box?

[@LawrencePina]

The fact that GPS V19.6.29 installed successfully on your MXQ proves that it is compatible. How well it's going to work is another matter. Personally, I'd run with it and see what happens. My MXQ (obviously not the same as yours) refuses to update past GPS V15.0.90 (000300-231259764) . That's the version Google recommends for KitKat and you can always revert to it if necessary. Hopefully, that won't be the case. Hopefully, you'll be able to take your MXQ to a much higher level than the one shown in the video. Thank you for the feedback!

[@filippiskor]

What do i do if my apps keep crashing, android keeps freezing, also sometimes when android freezes the box starts making horrible sounds on TV speakers and the image gets all fuzzy (like an old TV) MXQ 4.4.2.

[@LawrencePina]

That's exactly how my MXQ Pro 4K with H234_V2.08 motherboard and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow behaved prior to the make over. So, regardless which malfunctioning box someone might have, let's review the MBOX Frustrated User Guide upgrade procedure. 1. Use Settings/Apps to uninstall each and every one of the malfunctioning apps. If the app can be removed, get rid of it. Don't be afraid. You're not going to harm anything. Android OS will not let you remove essential system apps. 2. Delete all non-essential downloads, pictures, movies, ads, etc. Free up as much storage space on the eMMC as possible. 3. Update Google Play services. As of April 3, 2020, the latest available versions start with 20.12, but new versions are released weekly. So, for someone reading this much later, don't be surprised if the current version numbers are much higher than that. 4. Install the latest available Google App (which is different from Google Play services) and get yourself a gyroscopic, air mouse remote control with built-in microphone. These typically cost $7 to $10 with free shipping and are worth every penny. 5. Take note of the launchers and apps shown in various episodes of MBOX Frustrated User Guide. Those apps work. Install just one or two of them (as recommended for your box and your version of Android OS). Watch what happens. Remember, streaming apps need room to work. As shown at the beginning of MXQ Upgrade Secrets, Part 2, if you fail to cede them that room, if you fill the eMMC with junk, nothing is going work, especially on MXQ models with limited storage. Have faith in the procedure, Filip. After you apply it, your box will be much improved.

[@sheikyou]

Hi Lawrence!Is it possible to upgrade the Android version itself? I have version 9 and when trying to upgrade the Netflix app it said that it was not compatible my device (an mx q pro 4k, who knows who the Chinese manufacturer is, right?)

[@LawrencePina]

To get Netflix working again on Android 9: Disable google play store. Open a browser and go to apkpure.com. Search for "Netflix_v7.51.0 build 16 34782_apkpure.com.xapk" and download it together with the recommended xapk installer. Run the xapk installer as soon as you're prompted to do so. (If you fail to run it immediately, you'll have to open File Browser, navigate to the downloads folder and run it manually from there). Either way, Netflix once again works on Android 9.

[@LawrencePina]

And, it is possible to upgrade the Android version itself. You have to install Google.apk and you have to upgrade Google Play services. Watch MXQ Upgrade Secrets Parts 1 and 2 for details. Just make a mental adjustment - Android 9 for Android 4.4.2. The versions you want will be different but the procedure is the same.

[@sheikyou]

Lawrence Pina thanks! I’ll try that!

[@coles6514]

How do i bypass the no command when i bring up android system recovery on my MXq

[@LawrencePina]

There's no need to enter Android system recovery to install any of the updates shown in this or any other MBOX Frustrated User Guide episode. If you're there, it's because you're following some other procedure, not this one.

[@hanshans9332]

Hi, how can i find out wich Type i have? I will run emuelec on my..."fake" Box. At Boot it Shows amlogic s905 Logo. Than it Shows "mbox" than Box Starts. On the Box itself stand "M9+" and in the settings the Box is named "mxq pro" i can't find the right "dtb" to Start from the sd card.

[@LawrencePina]

Start here: github.com/AlexELEC/S905-trees A lot of trial and error is involved. You may have to image quite a few SD cards to find something that will work with your S905 box. Those that don't work on your box will hang on the S905 logo, so don't get discouraged when that happens. Eventually, you should find one that's going to work. Even then, MXQ Pro with S905 should be able to run Kodi 18.5 natively, so I'm not sure there's a whole lot to be gained by this. Have you watched "MXQ Pro Upgrade Secrets?" That procedure involves a lot less work and it yields amazing results!

[@van8365]

how i know what apk not work my remote only cant start tv box, after reboot works but after some time in standby same problem wont start with remote

[@LawrencePina]

Please, watch the whole video, parts 1 an 2. The comments you've left tell me you haven't even finished part 1.

[@ronaldfernandes5697]

Sorry actually my box is mxq 4k pro still can I download those apps on that box. Another problem I have my mobile is lenova. Only cast is written when I open the cast it is showing super cast. And the point is when I went to mxq box and try to open it is showing. QR. Scan and download. Since on crt tv I can scan. Pls is the any option. Or there is a better apps to install

[@LawrencePina]

For helpful info on MXQ Pro 4K models, please watch "MXQ Pro MBOX - Upgrade Secrets." MXQ Pro 4K models generally have an S905 processor. Those boxes look the same as MXQs with S805s, but they generally have newer versions of Android OS and very different motherboards.

[@binyameen2740]

How to resolve firmware date issue as my box don't update current date and time

[@LawrencePina]

Common problem. Easy fix. Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKK5l6CilN2sgNE MXQ Clock Problems. Easy fix starts at about 6:10. For summary info on this box, please watch www.dailymotion.com/video/x8b1s73, MXQ Spring 2022 Upgrade Review, uploaded 5/23/22. Good luck. Thanks for asking. Box is quite powerful when you know how to use it. I still use my MXQ almost every day...

[@lorirosa2255]

How do you download all this on the mxq box if you're doing everything from laptop?

[@LawrencePina]

That's a very good question, and it's answered starting about 8 minutes, 15 seconds into the video. Please rewatch starting from there. Two important things I forgot to mention in this video: 1. The USB drive has to be formatted FAT16, FAT32, or NTFS. FAT32 is preferred. exFAT will not be recognized by KitKat., nor will any Apple/Mac OS file system. 2. Virtually any USB drive will work, even antique 256 MB (1/4 GB) and/or 512 MB (1/2 GB) models. You don't need to run out and buy a new USB drive. Also, this video is almost a year old. Much newer versions of Google Play services and Google.apk for Android KitKat 4.4.2 are available right now. Find the latest at apkmirror,com. And, please substitute MoviesTime v10.6.5 and TheatrePlus v1.14 [Mobile] for MorphTV and MoviePlayRed. Note that Mobdro is up to v2.1.70. MoviesTime, TheatrePlus and Mobdro are the top three streaming apps for MXQ right now (April, 2020). MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 2 lists even more apps that work on MXQ. Part 3 shows how to get Kodi 18.6 working on MXQ, something you may also wish to do. Thanks for watching!

[@benpar8120]

My smx box is running Android v4.4. How can I upgrade it to Android 10 or higher? Many apps that I want to download don't work on v4.4 😢

[@LawrencePina]

Old boxes don't have enough memory and don't have nearly enough internal storage for the latest versions of Android. But you can do this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/np-mcnqvq6h4ndU MXQ Fall 2023 Upgrade Secrets, with GREAT results. Just note that since MXQ Fall 2023 Upgrade Secrets was published, SkyTube split into 3 forks. The version to download now (3/15/2024) for use with Android 4.4.2 is called SkyTube Legacy (not SkyTube Extra). SmartTube has also auto updated, several times, since MXQ Fall 2023 Upgrade Secrets was published. Download the latest version, not the one shown in the video, directly from smarttubenext.org/ I've also added the Via browser to my MXQ. Get the latest directly from the publisher at viayoo.com/en/ Via is not perfect on Android 4.4.2, but it sure beats not having any browser. Note that SkyTube, SmartTube and Via are all up-to-date (2024) apps, not old abandoned apps that don't work anymore. Then there's www.dailymotion.com/video/x8b1s73, MXQ Spring 2022 Upgrade Review. The IPTV instructions given there are still 100% accurate. Follow them and you can watch almost every channel, everywhere, in every language, from all around, even on an old box with Android 4.4.2. And you can also follow the instructions www.dailymotion.com/video/x81fval given in MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3. The Part 3 instructions are still 100% accurate except the download location has changed. Download the latest version for any old box with S805 processor here: github.com/AlexELEC/AE-AML/releases/tag/3.3.3 - works great! Hope this reply helps. If so, please like share and subscribe. Thanks for asking...

[@azispratama92]

Mine MXQ with Allwinner Chipset H3 i guess, the only problem i've encountered so far was the sound issues (sometimes i can only hear the BGM, not the dialogue) with HD Movies (1080p) does anyone knows how to resolve this ?

[@LawrencePina]

Watch "MBOX Frustrated User Q&A: Why Do Some Movies Play Without Sound?"

[@petrasviesulas6474]

geras

[@hadipewe]

is this device support bluetooth connection ? some tv box introduce by their manufacturer equipped with bluetooth fiture, unfortunately the bluetooth setting have been hide by developer, any advise ?

[@LawrencePina]

According to alibaba.com there are hundreds of manufacturers of MXQ TV boxes. Those manufacturers may have all started with the same recipe, but experience shows the boxes they cook up are very different. Which ones have bluetooth hardware on the system board and which ones don't is anybody's guess. My MXQ, the one shown in the video, does not bluetooth hardware. If you think that all your box needs is bluetooth software, search apkpure.com for a "bluetooth" apk, install it, configure it, and see if it works. It certainly won't hurt to try. Just remember, you can't trust advertised specifications, and you can't what programs like aida64 say. They often report that bluetooth is present when in fact, all that's present is bluetooth software, not bluetooth hardware.

[@hadipewe]

@@LawrencePina Thank for your respond Mr. Lawrence, I already try to install some of "bluetooth" apk, and some of this apk could not be installed, already found someone who already succeed to figure and activated the bluetooth on the same device like mine, unfortunately he refuse to share his firmware

[@LawrencePina]

Finally took my own advice. Just bought a $2.78 (with free shipping) "BLS-TX3 USB BlueTooth 5.0 Wireless USB Transmitter Adapter 3.5mm AUX Stereo Jack Cable For Headphone Speaker" from AliExpress and tried it on my MXQ. Unbelievable! It works great. Not only that, but it worked right away. No difficulty whatsoever. Turned on my MXQ and tuned into an Internet radio station. Plugged the BT adapter into USB 1 on the MXQ. Observed the adapter's blue LED blinking. Turned on my BT earphones. They paired automatically within 30 seconds. Observed the BT adapter's blue LED now on on solid. Plugged the included 3.5mm audio cable all the way into the BT adapter but only about about 1/2 way into the MXQ's A/V jack (NOT all the way in). Left and right stereo came through the BT earphones loud and clear. Perfect! First time ever on my MXQ that something worked right away. It actually took longer to write this update than it did to get the thing working!

[@missxelocin]

I got everything on my USB like you recommended but my MXQ fails to allow me to access it.

[@LawrencePina]

Two things: 1. The USB drive has to be formatted FAT32 (preferably) or NTFS. New (large capacity) USB drives are generally formatted exFAT at the factory and have to be reformatted before you can use them on an MBOX. MAC OS file formats don't work either and neither do any of the Linux file formats. 2. Before you retry, please watch MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3jCkI2Oi9mEn80 for the latest info. Version numbers have changed. One app changed its name. Other apps have shut down. New apps have since replaced them. Thanks for commenting. That's how we help each other!

[@tishoramaharaj9790]

But.... i am unable too go into security settings to enable unknown sources ... it keeps backing out to the home screen

[@LawrencePina]

Have you tried resetting the box to factory defaults (toothpick method)? If it used to work but doesn't now, that should fix it. Otherwise, your box might be rooted. Run rootchecker.apk and kingroot.apk to see if you can correct that. Sorry for the delay in answering. I don't recall ever having received this message. Good luck. Thanks for commenting.

[@Hughesburner]

I just paid under $1 for this thing at a thrift store, I figured I could use it for something.

[@LawrencePina]

For an idea of what this box can do, please watch "Making Do with MXQ." That episode is pretty much still valid. But, due to world circumstances most of the streaming apps recommended in "MXQ Upgrade Secrets Parts 1 and 2 have stopped working." Don't bother installing them. As of earlier this year, even the official KZbin app stopped working. So delete all the non-working apps from your box. Update Google Play services and install the Google app. Watch "MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets" and with any luck, "MXQ 2022 Update Review," showing how to add 7,000 live TV channels to the box, should be out soon. Good luck. Thank you for commenting!

[@6155ish]

I deleted google play services when you said to delete all the apps that were playing correctly, I figured I'd delete them all, so can how do I reinstall google play services?

[@LawrencePina]

Get the latest for your version of Android from APKmirror.com Use a computer. Save to a USB drive. Thanks for commenting!

[@bartolinibartlomiej1]

There is any chance to update firmware from android 4.4 to 6.0 or higher on this device?

[@LawrencePina]

It's possible but NOT recommended. Attempting to do so may brick the box. Even when it doesn't, you generally lose WiFi and you may even lose the use of your remote control. That forces you to connect by wire and add a USB keyboard. Instructions are here: mxqproject.com/tutorial-s805-update-the-mxq-s805-box-to-android-5-1-lollipop/ Read the comments under that video before you attempt to do it! Compare those comments to MBOX Frustrated User Guide results. When you follow Frustrated User Guide instructions there's no danger of bricking your MXQ. You will NOT lose WiFi and your OEM remote control will work better than ever. Considerable improvement is guaranteed...

[@bartolinibartlomiej1]

@@LawrencePina Thanks

[@maganbhaipatel9432]

I have Megacra Android TV boxx that I can not update. Could you provide me inatruction what I have to upload from Google apps. Thanks.

[@LawrencePina]

1. Find the About menu item in Settings and note the version of Android currently installed on your Megacra T9. 2. If it's Android v4.2.2 download and install an Android v5.1.1 firmware update from here: www.yundootv.com/archives/2514 3. Update any Android v5+ TV box, including your Megacra T9, as instructed here: www.dailymotion.com/video/x81bjyc 4. If the Android 5.1.1 firmware update fails on your Megacra T9, then watch the remaining MXQ Upgrade Secrets episodes of MBOX Frustrated User Guide on Dailymotion: www.dailymotion.com/search/frustrated%20user%20guide/videos So, if you're not familiar with Dailymotion, know that instructional videos are muted by default. You have to unmute them using the speaker icon on the taskbar located at the bottom of the video player. Otherwise, there will be no sound. Also, HD Quality is set to 144p by default. To make the video watchable, you have to increase HD Quality to at least 480p using the Settings menu at the top right of the video player. Go figure... At least the videos are not censored. Good luck! Thanks for commenting.

[@oedmund]

Hi can’t find the apk for Google services are apkpure. for android 4.4.2 Is there a link for easy reference?

[@LawrencePina]

www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-20-26-14-release/

[@mgjfile]

Mine have the more settings unavailable... or to better say, when I select it the settings app close itself. I can't access that page. Any way to reset this thing? Can't evenfind the hardware reset button. Thanks

[@LawrencePina]

Yes, but before you try factory reset, install Google.apk and update Google Play services as shown. Best place to get Google Play services right now is apkmirror.com. These two upgrades may solve your problem.

[@mgjfile]

Lawrence Pina thanks for the answer, but I can't install anything because to install apk I need to check the option to install unsafe apps that is in the advanced settings that I can't open. Another strange thing is that the playstore is disappeared. Ps: this box isn't mine, I'm helping a friend that uses it in a seasonal store. Last yeas the box was perfect, now the OS looks broken. (No more custom apps, no more playstore and no more access to advanced settings. Maybe wiping the cache could help? Do the factory reset coul broke this thing? I've found the hidden reset button in the AV port. Thanks

[@LawrencePina]

@@mgjfile Google Play services is NOT an unsafe app. Neither is Google.apk!

[@mgjfile]

Lawrence Pina uhmm, but because is installed manually, not from play store, the system keep saying to enable the installation from unknown sources (the one that before I called "unsafe apps"), so I can't. I've tried :/

[@mgjfile]

Lawrence Pina hello, at the end I did a factory reset and fixed the problem. 🤙 Thanks for the support :)

[@SmithxJTS]

When I try to download kodi 18.5 I am getting the error (There was a problem parsing the package) any help would be much appreciated.

[@LawrencePina]

"Problem parsing the package" means the app you're trying to install is not compatible with Android 4.4.2 Kitkat. To run Kodi 18.5 on MXQ you just need to reboot to an alternate OS. Watch Episode 3 of MBOX Frustrated User Guide, titled "Making Do with MXQ," for details. At about 7 minutes, it shows how to Reboot to LibreELEC and run Kodi 17.6 on MXQ. That was then. Today, you'd want to Reboot to AlexELEC and run Kodi 18.5. So, watch "Making Due with MXQ" first, to get an idea of how reboot to alternate OS works, then view the complete AlexELEC/Kodi 18.x FOR MXQ tutorial at: mxqproject.com/mxq-amlogic-s805-kodi-18-2-leia-update-now-possible/

[@SmithxJTS]

I will give it a go. Thanks for the informative response 👍

[@rmeodryl6805]

How to hide the clock at the top when theres something that i want to click but it is in the top i dont click it the notification is appeared

[@LawrencePina]

Not sure that I understand what's happening, but if you want to hide the tiny clock at the upper right corner of the display and the factory installed launcher does NOT allow you to do that, try another launcher. Full details are at the end of kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ-zqGmuoLGJY6s MXQ Upgrade Secrets - PART 2. To turn OFF annoying notifications (all apps or just for one app) go to Settings, Apps, select the offending app, scroll down and uncheck the "notification" permission. Some versions of Android allow you to turn OFF all notifications for all apps in one step. Earlier versions generally do not. You have to turn OFF notifications individually, for each and every app. So it takes a minute or two longer. Good luck! Thanks for commenting. Please like and subscribe as it really helps the channel.

[@korun99]

i have same box like you,but i cant install google play services,it wont,even i try different versions.

[@LawrencePina]

If you can install Google.apk, Mobdro, Morph TV, and Movies Online HD, it might not be necessary. Otherwise, consider resetting the box to factory defaults then start over from scratch.

[@korun99]

@Kunasilan Tamutharan it wont install it.thats my problem.

[@fanaboy3179]

I opened apkpure but when i press google services it says download only and doesnt show the versions button. Wht should i do?

[@LawrencePina]

The best place to obtain Google Play services right now is apkmirror.com (not apkpure.com). Also, this episode of MXQ Upgrade Secrets is nearly three years old. For the latest info, please watch MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets on dailymotion at: dai.ly/x80lsgs Check out PART 3 as well: dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH Good luck. Thanks for commenting!

[@fanaboy3179]

@@LawrencePina Thank u

[@LawrencePina]

Regarding your comment dated 1/2/22 which reads: Q. "Hy when i downloaded all aps for the tv box when i reach file browser it only ticks when i prees it instead of installing it" A. Watch dai.ly/x80spuj MBOX Frustrated User Q&A: How Does MBOX File Browser Work? All episodes of MBOX Frustrated User Q & A have been retroactively censored, demonetized and/or age restricted by YT (alleging non-existent porn and profanity). The same is happening to MBOX Frustrated User Guide. There's no reasoning with them, so to appease TPTB, please continue watching on dailymotion.

[@fanaboy3179]

@@LawrencePina Thank u

[@yo52038]

hey man i have same exact box can you link to stock firmware if you know

[@LawrencePina]

By "exact box," do mean that yours has the exact same motherboard markings as mine (S805Q_V2.0), the exact same Wi-Fi chip (SCI S9083C) as mine, and so on? Highly unlikely, but that's the info you're going to need. Take your box apart. Confirm what's actually on the motherboard, then search here: chinagadgetsreviews.com/firmwares Someone may have uploaded exactly what you want. Good luck! Thanks for commenting.

[@mianfazal68]

ANDREDO 2560 HYBRID SATELLITE STB 20021 update softwwere plz send

[@davidsmith-zq3ty]

My android box is stick on logoi tried to reset it just give me a flash what is the problem

[@LawrencePina]

You haven't indicated what box you have (make and model), what version of Android is or was on it, what happened just before the problem occurred (Was it updating? Did you try to install different firmware?), or exactly what steps you followed to try and reset the box, but generally speaking, when an OS hangs on the startup logo, it's looking for hardware that doesn't exist. So, either hardware on the motherboard broke, or the new firmware is looking for different hardware (Bluetooth, LAN, Wi-Fi, etc. ) Also, if the factory-installed firmware was auto updating, and the box got shut off before it completed, that could also cause the box to hang on startup. When that happens to a Smart TV, Wi-Fi no longer works, but the TV may (keyword = may) be able to complete its update by connecting it to a LAN using an ethernet cable. That often works, but patience is required. Hope this explanation helps. Thanks for commenting.

[@davidsmith-zq3ty]

thanks larence for that advice

[@chumleye1112]

Great info on your videos. I have the same box, however when I went to APK they only had newer versions so I searched out and found APK mirror that had that old version you were first suggesting to use. However in continuing to watch your video, instead of 17.1.22 it looks like you are using version 15.09.90 - now I am confused. Can you let me know which one. thx

[@chumleye1112]

Update. Dont worry about replying. I looked at your other video part 2 and comments and read the last post about a different new version and alexalec and Mxq project, looked at the video and it looks like I am way over my head. The rabbit hole gets deeper and deeper, way out of my league. Android systems are like another language to me. Looks like the MXQ will be in the recycling bin.

[@LawrencePina]

@@chumleye1112 Some months ago, Google engineers began releasing updated versions of Google Play services that greatly improve performance of Android 4.4.2. At this very moment, my MXQ is running Google Play services version 20.06.15 (000300-294478903) but even newer versions are available. They seem to come out weekly! Why would anyone choose to ignore this gift? Download the latest from apkmirror.com. Update your box. See what happens...

[@jesusleyva2667]

@@LawrencePina Gracias por el consejo, actualicé Google Play Services, Google Play Store y Netflix a sus últimas versiones para Android 4.4.+ y mi MQX S805 funciona de maravilla. Saludos.

[@LawrencePina]

@@jesusleyva2667 Otra aplicación que funciona bien en MXQ con Android 4.4.2 (marzo de 2022) es RapidStreamz .apk, www.rapidstreamz.live/ Las aplicaciones de radio por Internet que se muestran en dai.ly/x80lsgs MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets también continúa funcionando perfectamente en MXQ con Android 4.4.2. El mejor uso se muestra aquí: dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3. ¡Buena suerte! Gracias por sus amables comentarios. Son muy apreciados.

[@you-5-iver804]

Any idea why it has a terrible wifi range? i cant even connect to the wifi in the next room

[@LawrencePina]

Please watch MBOX WiFi Problems - Part 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqu0gYmVhbuHgc0 and MBOX WiFi Problems - Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6uco5qgp5hsqKc Your question is answered in Part 1. Detailed solution instructions are given in Part 2. Also, since prices are dropping daily, the solution only costs about $10 (not $26) now. Good luck! Thanks for commenting.

[@UntaintedIndigoChild]

How to fix Ota update in order to upgrade my 4.4.2 firm to a higher firmware.

[@LawrencePina]

1. You can't fix non-functional OTA update on MXQ because as mentioned in the video, it's a FAKE feature. MXQ was never registered on any update server. Request to update goes nowhere. 2. You may be able to manually update 4.4.2 to higher firmware on MXQ but success is NOT certain. Attempting to do so may brick the box. Even when it doesn't, you may lose your remote control, and you may lose WiFi. Details are here: mxqproject.com/tutorial-s805-update-the-mxq-s805-box-to-android-5-1-lollipop/ Read the comments under that video before you attempt this! 3. Compare those comments to MBOX Frustrated User Guide results. When you follow these instructions there's no danger of bricking your MXQ. Your remote control will work better than ever. You will NOT lose WiFi. Considerable improvement is guaranteed...

[@UntaintedIndigoChild]

Lawrence Pina, I’ll definitely look at this process and see if it’ll work on upgrading my box. They should make this process of upgrading much easier instead of all of this runaround. I find these old boxes are so frustrating to do a simple upgrade.

[@rafaelvelazquez8739]

Hi, we are trying to download the google play services the one that you are saying but does wan to work. Please help

[@LawrencePina]

No problem. Find what you're looking for at apkmirror.com and/or at any other online app provider. New versions have been coming out almost weekly. My MXQ with Android 4.4.2, last updated April, 2020, currently has Google Play Services 20.06.15 (000300-294478903). Expect to find a no dpi version for KitKat even newer than that.

[@MackMainSupreme]

@@LawrencePina I'm having trouble installing Google Play Services on my MXQ, everytime I try 2 install it it says APK not installed and I've tried several of the APK's what am I not doing right??

[@LawrencePina]

@@MackMainSupreme Either you're trying to install a version of Google Play services made for a newer version of Android OS (my MXQ has Android 4.4.2) or there's not enough free space on the EMMC to allow its installation. So, the key questions are: 1) What version of Android OS are you trying to update? 2) Is the Google Play services update you downloaded compatible with that version of Android OS? Pointless exercise if it isn't. 3) How much free (storage) space is there on the box? Better have over 3 GB! 4) Has the USB drive you saved the update to been formatted FAT32? I don't recall whether updates stored on NTFS drives will install. I do know that exFAT drives are not recognized at all. Good luck and thanks for commenting!

[@jessymode]

so if i cant update google play services im hooped cause the last version available is 5.0

[@LawrencePina]

www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-21-09-15-release/google-play-services-21-09-15-000300-361652764-android-apk-download/ And since this episode was posted almost two years ago, best not to pursue any of the apps mentioned here. Instead, please watch dai.ly/x80lsgs MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets for the latest info. Good luck! Thanks for posting.

[@jessymode]

@@LawrencePina dang it i bought two of these cause a client ask if i could find him one then i spent half the day researching it and gave up and told him to just go get a fire stick lol

[@manishshrivastava2230]

Here is more information on Hardware information for future reference

[@samflores-portillo4182]

Do I have to use kodi 16.1?

[@LawrencePina]

No. Watch the episode titled "Making Do with MXQ" to see how Kodi 17.6 works on MXQ. Watch MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3 for step-by-step instructions on how to get Kodi 18.6 working on MXQ. Once you know what to do, it only takes about two minutes!

[@videshramlochan3103]

Hi, will android 9.0 Google Play Services work on and android 8.1 box?

[@LawrencePina]

It depends on the variant. Generally speaking, if the variant is labeled "Requires Android 4+ (or 5+, or 6+, or 7+, or 8+), Target Android 9, 10 or 11, then it will work on Android 8. If the variant is labeled "Requires Android 9+, Target Android 10 or 11, then it will NOT work on Android 8. Also, this episode of MBOX Frustrated User Guide tilted "MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 1" is for people with old (2015-2016) MXQ TV boxes stuck on Android 4.4.2. Android 8 is infinitely more capable. For the latest info on how to update a box with Android 8, please watch "MBOX Ultimate Upgrade Secrets" (full version) at dai.ly/x81bjyc on Dailymotion. You'll find what you're looking for there. Good luck. Thanks for asking!

[@videshramlochan3103]

@@LawrencePina thanks bro..I have an HK1 Mini 8.1 box..it works very well I must say..but after looking at your video I thought to myself if I use a higher Google Play Services it might run better.. can you find out if maybe android 9 Google Play Services will work on my box for me? Thanks again. 👍🏾

[@LawrencePina]

@@videshramlochan3103 Your question is answered in dai.ly/x81bjyc MBOX Ultimate Upgrade Secrets.

[@romerommel4165]

Also if i don't have MX PLAYER also??

[@LawrencePina]

One less app to uninstall!

[@NanaEverose]

I haven’t been able to find a version for 4.1+ Android on APK

[@LawrencePina]

Get the very latest (Sept. 18. 2020), no dpi version of Google Play services for Android 4.1+ from: www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-20-36-14-release/google-play-services-20-36-14-000300-331796208-android-apk-download/

[@NanaEverose]

@@LawrencePina do u know what to do if kodi dosnet want to install I did get the right version and when I click to install it shows like I'm installing but later it says app not installed

[@LawrencePina]

@@NanaEverose watch mxq upgrade secrets part 3!

[@patman8033]

Am on the lastest play services update which requires 5.0 is that bad ?

[@LawrencePina]

Google Play services should be matched to the version of Android OS on your MBOX. If yours has Android 9 or 10, you'd probably (almost certainly) do better with a newer version.

[@patman8033]

@@LawrencePina my android version is 5.1.1

[@LawrencePina]

@@patman8033 According to apkmirror.com the latest GPs for Android 5.1+ (dated 10/3/20) is version 20.39.15. If the version of GPs on your MBOX is much older than that, consider downloading the no dpi variant of 20.39.15 from: www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-20-39-15-release/google-play-services-20-39-15-020300-335085812-android-apk-download/ This is an official Google update. Installing it won't hurt your MBOX. If what you have now is substantially older, it should make a big difference.

[@rodelpleras4706]

ill follow all your tutorial... still isnt work... problem says there s no internet connection and doesnt open the other apps.

[@LawrencePina]

1. Regarding "no Internet connection," do you know if the original firmware was replaced with some alternate version? Usually, alternate firmware doesn't come with drivers for your networking hardware. If that's what happened, have you tried connecting by Ethernet wire? Sometimes only the Wi-Fi driver is missing. If neither Wi-Fi, nor Ethernet/LAN works after installing new firmware, then try to reinstall the original firmware. Otherwise, please watch MBOX WiFi Problems, Part 1, kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqu0gYmVhbuHgc0 and Part 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6uco5qgp5hsqKc and be sure to read through the comments. Valuable user experience there! 2. Regarding "I follow all your tutorial... still isnt work... doesn't open the other apps..." While the instructions given (on how to prepare boxes with Android 4.4.2 for upgrade) in MXQ Upgrade Secrets Parts 1 and 2, are still 100% valid, very few (if any) of the other apps recommended are currently working. Google has even stopped the official KZbin app from working on Android 4.4.2! So here's what does work: Follow the preparation instructions given in MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets. Uninstall all non-working apps. Install the latest GooglePlay services for 4.4.2, the latest Google.apk for 4.4.2, etc. Then, visit www.rapidstreamz.live/ and download RapidStreamz.apk. At this moment, March, 2022, RapidStreamz works perfectly on Android 4.4.2. All of the Internet radio apps shown in MXQ Spring Upgrade Secrets also continue to work perfectly on Android 4.4.2. So does Miracast and IPTV player. 3. For best results (amazing results), please watch dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3. Two updates: As of today, 3/21/22, the latest version of AE is v3.3.3, and it comes with K v18.9. Due to current world circumstances, the new download location is github.com/AlexELEC/AE-AML/releases/tag/3.3.3, not the page shown in the video. If replacement firmware caused "no Internet connection," your Ethernet/LAN port will work again and even Wi-Fi will work again via cheap USB adapter. You'll be amazed by how well MXQ works after the Part 3 update. Good luck! Thanks for commenting.

[@kevinmount5896]

Does anyone have all these apks zipped up and ready for download? That would be awesome!

[@LawrencePina]

Generally, the answer would be no. Streaming apps come and go. Developers abandon them and move on to other projects. New streaming apps come on the scene. Constant updates to the new apps stop previous versions from working. Eventually, even the updated replacement apps are abandoned by their developers, and the cycle repeats. So, even if you could find a bundle of all the streaming apps mentioned in this episode, none of them would work. They've all been abandoned. To find out what is currently working on MXQ with Android 4.4.2, please watch www.dailymotion.com/video/x8b1s73 on DailyMotion. Be aware that RapidStreamz is up to v1.9, and not mentioned in that episode, but also working on MXQ with Android 4.4.2 as of today, 7/10/23, is ShowBox v11.5, SmartTubeNext v18.48, and SkyTube-Extra v2.986. Hope this helps. Please like and subscribe as it really helps the channel.

[@benju.p8818]

I have the same box as you but the UI is nothing compared to yours. it is crappy as hell maybe I have the fake one. in Asia they are all over but it is working fine only Google play store won't sign me in.

[@LawrencePina]

If by UI, you mean the OEM launcher, the version you got is not important. By the end of MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 2, you'll have four launchers on the box. You can delete the ones you don't like and/or switch between them at will. The Google play store comment suggests that you have not even finished watching Part 1. Please watch the videos (all of them) to learn what to do.

[@deadsoulz98]

I can't find the version i need for Google play services everything there is over 5.0+ (Lollipop, API 21) does anybody have any links for the version i need ?

[@LawrencePina]

www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-21-09-15-release/google-play-services-21-09-15-000300-361652764-android-apk-download/ And since this episode was posted almost two years ago, best not to pursue any of the apps mentioned here. Instead, please watch dai.ly/x80lsgs MXQ Spring 2021 Upgrade Secrets for the latest info. Good luck! Thanks for asking.

[@deadsoulz98]

@@LawrencePina Thanks for the info

[@deadsoulz98]

@@LawrencePina I should of never of done that upgrade i lost all my sport channel's on cloud T.V..Can't watch Euro 2020 now

[@LawrencePina]

You can uninstall Google Play services updates which should put you right back to where you were.

[@deadsoulz98]

@@LawrencePina i did a factory reset and still lost all those sport channels..not sure why?

[@contactjescoff4404]

Max pro + 4K Max Mxq s905x D4 v1.1 it ok ? sorry i dont speaker englich Merci (French )

[@LawrencePina]

MXQ avec le processeur S805 et Android 4.4.2 (comme indiqué dans cette vidéo) est assez limité. Modèle MXQ Pro 4K (comme le vôtre) avec processeur S905x et Android 5 ?, 6 ?, 7 ?, 8 ?, 9? (vous ne l'avez pas dit) est beaucoup plus capable! Veuillez regarder MXQ Pro 4K Upgrade Secrets sur kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52YfXeIebugeNU pour voir ce que la box S905x avec Android 6.x peut faire. Concernant mon français, j'ai utilisé translate.google.com/, donc si ce n'est pas bon, merci de blâmer Google! Bonne chance. Merci d'avoir commenté. MXQ with S805 processor and Android 4.4.2 (as shown in this video) is quite limited. MXQ Pro 4K model (like yours) with S905x processor and Android 5?, 6?, 7?, 8?, 9? (you didn't say) is much more capable! Please watch MXQ Pro 4K Upgrade Secrets at kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y52YfXeIebugeNU to see what S905x box with Android 6.x can do. Regarding my French, I used translate.google.com/, so if it's no good, please blame Google! Good luck. Thanks for commenting.

[@tiig08]

Could not find the Google play version for Kitcat or jellybean? Where do I go

[@LawrencePina]

apkpure.com, same as shown in the video!

[@tiig08]

I can’t find the older versions on that site

[@tiig08]

Can I please send my box to you 😂🙏🏽

[@LawrencePina]

@@tiig08 Sorry, no. With considerably better, brand new boxes in the $25 range + free shipping, it just doesn't make any sense to pay someone to do update an old MXQ.

[@LawrencePina]

@@tiig08 You are right! Apkpure.com seems to have eliminated older versions of Google Play Services from their listing. All they're showing today, 11/14/19, are the latest versions requiring Android 9.0+. No problem, though. There are countless websites offering free app downloads on the Internet. Apkmirror.com still has the older versions MXQ owners need: www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-19-5-30-release/ And, if at a later date, apkmirror no longer has them, someone else will.

[@angell7929]

My box doesn’t have play store download, how do I downloaded it?

[@LawrencePina]

www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-20-26-14-release/

[@angell7929]

Lawrence Pina Thank you so much 😊

[@johnaucoin1562]

I looked for the Google Play Services for Version 4.1 or higher for android and it is not there or no longer there... any ideas... help..... PPllleeeeaaasssse. :-)

[@LawrencePina]

As of today, Jan. 26, 2020, you can find the latest Google Play services (three words, with spaces between them) for KitKat on apkmirror.com. The phone and tablet variant for Android 4.1+ is up to v20.1.04. It's working great for me! These and other amazing updates will be covered in MXQ Upgrade Secrets, Part 2 which should be out shortly. To stay current, please subscribe and remember to click the bell icon. Thanks for commenting.

[@kiransakat3351]

Do din chala bad mai problems dene laga

[@LawrencePina]

MXQ अपग्रेड सीक्रेट पार्ट में दिखाए गए एसडी कार्ड अपडेट को आज़माएं 3. एसडी कार्ड से ELEC OS बूट करना बढ़िया काम करता है! शीघ्रता से। इसे हरा नहीं सकते! MBOX ऑडियो सीक्रेट पार्ट्स 1 और 2 में दिखाया गया इंटरनेट रेडियो अपडेट भी अच्छी तरह से काम करता है। एंड्रॉइड 4.4.2 के साथ पुराने MXQ टीवी बॉक्स के लिए ये सबसे अच्छे दो अपडेट हैं। कोई शिकायत नहीं। लेकिन, मूवी ऑनलाइन एचडी से और विशेष रूप से जब से मोबड्रो ऑफ़लाइन (फरवरी 10, 2021) चला गया है, तो एंड्रॉइड 4.4.2 स्ट्रीमिंग काफी सीमित है। मैं CyroseHD, MoviesTime, और KZbin पर नीचे हूं ... यदि आप प्रदर्शन चाहते हैं, तो एसडी कार्ड अपडेट का प्रयास करें। तुम चकित होओगे! Try the SD card update shown in MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3. Booting ELEC OS from SD card works great! Very fast. Can't beat it! The Internet Radio update shown in MBOX Audio Secrets Parts 1 and 2 also works well. These are the best two updates for older MXQ TV boxes with Android 4.4.2 right now. No complaints. But, without ongoing support from Movies Online HD and especially since Mobdro went offline (Feb. 10, 2021) Android 4.4.2 streaming has become quite limited. I'm down to CyroseHD, MoviesTime, and KZbin... If you want performance, try the SD card update. You'll be amazed!

[@poldariser8686]

That Google services update is no longer there. Ugh... oldest is 5.0 lollipop

[@LawrencePina]

No problem. Find what you're looking for at apkmirror.com and/or at any other online app provider. New versions have been coming out almost weekly. My MXQ with Android 4.4.2, last updated April, 2020, currently has Google Play Services 20.06.15 (000300-294478903). Expect to find a no dpi version for KitKat even newer than that.

[@samshaikh24]

How to connect bluetooth

[@LawrencePina]

Please watch kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZm9mXera5usaas MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 4 - Bluetooth Audio. Good luck! Thanks for commenting. Please like, share and subscribe...

[@riddim07]

I have this box given to me and I have spent two days trying to install apps with no luck and then I thought maybe I can get a casting app and chuck my phone at it but no it's getting chucked in the garbage 🗑️

[@LawrencePina]

If someone gave that box to me, here's what I would do: 1. I'd uninstall ALL of the non working apps, just as instructed in MXQ Upgrade Secrets parts 1 and 2. 2. I'd update Google Play services. Best place to get it right now is APKMirror.com, not APKPure.com. 3. I'd set up IPTV as shown in kzbin.info/www/bejne/qn-Yp3-Vhc1msKs MXQ Spring 2022 Upgrade Review, bearing in mind that the 7000+ channels we set up there is an overkill. Just set up those that are in your language and appeal to your interests. 4. I'd at least look at dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH Get both of these upgrades installed, and it'll be pretty hard to find fault with the results, especially when you got the box for nothing. If that's not enough, there are other tips in every episode of MBOX Frustrated User Guide so why not watch them? Good luck! Thanks for commenting.

[@susancarter-ash5000]

my box won't let me disable Google play

[@LawrencePina]

Your box may need to be rooted. Download the kingroot app: kingrootofficial.com/ See what it says...

[@un-_-known688]

The reason some of the remotes work and dont is the infrared on the front speads out a diffrent pattern not straightforward check multiple remotes with your phone camera it shows the beam whhen you press buttons youl see

[@LawrencePina]

I'm sorry to disagree with you, but that's not the reason. The MXQ remotes with malfunctioning TV control buttons won't even go into learning mode. Their microprocessors don't support it.

[@un-_-known688]

@@LawrencePina dont be! I replaced the ired led and it worked fine i fixed it for my bros box

[@masadiahmas2312]

How to copy to the drive

[@LawrencePina]

You should download recommended updates and apks using a Windows or Linux computer (not a Mac OS computer) and save directly to a flash drive formatted to FAT32 or NTFS. The latest exFAT format does not work with Android OS! Arrange the computer and drive, then download the very latest Google Play services (v20.36.14, dated September, 2020) from: www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services/google-play-services-20-36-14-release/google-play-services-20-36-14-000300-331796208-android-apk-download/ The latest Mobdro (v2.1.94) also works great with Android 4,1+ as does CyroseHD (v1.6.2AF). You'll want both. It's important to watch "MBOX Frustrated User Guide" from the beginning - all of the episodes. Why? Because if there's not enough Internet bandwidth (Episode 1), your MXQ won't work. If the time is wrong (Episode 2), your MXQ won't work. If you don't remove the junk and replace it with recommended updates, (Episodes 3, 4, 5), your MXQ won't work, and so on... You'll be amazed at what the box can do but you do have to watch the episodes. Good luck, and thanks for commenting!

[@ahojlax]

my box drove me crazy too horrible stuff I ever purchased..!!

[@LawrencePina]

Agreed, but you can make it work much better. Give it a try...

[@romerommel4165]

What if i don't have KODI??

[@LawrencePina]

Watch dai.ly/k2o5azuTmeQerLwTPFH MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 3 at Dailymotion.com. It's your best bet for MXQ with Android 4.4.2.

[@margaretappleton3437]

Fucking legend

[@alanbennett91]

Apkpure does not have the version of Google play services android 4.4 the lowest hi 5.0 lollipop

[@LawrencePina]

No problem. Find what you're looking for at apkmirror.com and/or at any other online app provider. New versions have been coming out almost weekly. My MXQ with Android 4.4.2, last updated April, 2020, currently has Google Play Services 20.06.15 (000300-294478903) . Expect to find a no dpi version for KitKat even newer than that.

[@errorfalse6532]

THERE WAS A PROBLEM PARSING THE PACKAGE..?? WTF IS THAT? PLEASE HELP

[@LawrencePina]

"There was a problem parsing the package" means that the app you are trying to install requires a newer version of Android than is currently on the box. So, if the app you're trying to install needs Lollipop, but you've only got KitKat, look for an older version of that same app that works on KitKat.

[@errorfalse6532]

@@LawrencePina ok and is this where you say write down what version you have in video comes into play? I did it said 2.0.12... so knowing that can you say what version I should download?? Thank you!

[@LawrencePina]

@@errorfalse6532 This is explained in MXQ Upgrade Secrets Part 1 starting at 05:54. Please watch the video!

[@errorfalse6532]

The Google play store was disabled I enabled it and moving forward now thank you sir..

[@johndoe6666666]

Just get a firestick. Faster and cheaper

[@LawrencePina]

Not an option for people in countries where tube TVs are still in use. Not an option for people who paid $40 to $50 US for their MXQs and can't afford to replace them. Not an option for people who don't have Amazon accounts. Also not an option for people with Amazon accounts who value their privacy. Otherwise, I do agree with you. Firestick TV is faster. It is cheaper ( I only paid $20 for mine, Thanksgiving week, 2019) and it comes with the best remote in the business. Add the mouse toggle app and there's very little to complain about. Thanks for commenting!

[@naziaansari9403]

MBX MEANS MBOX

[@LawrencePina]

Just a guess or do you actually have an address for this manufacturer? There is a company (MBX Systems) at mbx.com, but they do NOT appear to have ever made TV boxes...

[@ervross1]

Try to buy a popular brands more than waste your money on fake Chinese box

[@rorymarx2846]

Hi Lwrence coukd you assist me with my mxq 5g device im struggling with this box its a 32gb box

[@LawrencePina]

Watch both dai.ly/x81bjyc MBOX Ultimate Upgrade Secrets and www.dailymotion.com/video/x8b1s73, MXQ Spring 2022 Upgrade Review as many times as necessary. Study those episodes! Follow the instructions carefully: Update Google Play services, install Goggle.apk (if not already installed), disable Google Play Store, uninstall all non working apps, replace the factory installed launcher with one that actually works (Leanback On Fire and/or ATV Launcher Pro), download your apps directly from the developers whenever possible (otherwise download from apkmirror.com, apk archive.com) and you should be all set. Now the question is, are you prepared to deal with the ever changing world of Android apps, the best of which are here today, gone tomorrow, the rest of which require constant updates? MBOXes are not for everyone. Most people are much better off with FireTV and/or Roku sticks because the associated services (Amazon and Roku) do most of the work for you. Good luck! Thanks for commenting.