If you installed the wrong Amlogic S805 firmware new, your box will show a black screen. Do not throw it away.
To recover:
Install a stripped Android 5.1 ROM and use "Fully Kiosk Browser." The S805 can run a rotating PDF/menu for a small shop display for years on a few watts of power.
Since official links are often dead, your best sources are community archives: amlogic s805 firmware new
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Wi-Fi not working | You flashed firmware for a different Wi-Fi chip. Extract your stock wifi.ko driver or find a matching build. |
| Red light, no boot | Wrong bootloader. Use USB Burning Tool with erase bootloader unchecked. |
| Remote control not working | Replace remote.conf or remote.tab1 with your original file. |
| Stuck at 7% in USB Burn Tool | Bad USB cable or wrong firmware for the NAND chip (e.g., Toshiba vs Samsung). |
Flashing S805 devices requires specific Windows tools. Do not try to flash from within Android itself unless using TWRP recovery.
Method A: USB Burning Tool (For Bricked or Thorough Updates) If you installed the wrong Amlogic S805 firmware
Method B: SD Card Method (Using Amlogic Bootcard Maker) This is safer for beginners.
For a truly new experience, flash LibreELEC 11.x (Kodi 20+). This turns your S805 box into a dedicated media player.
"Amlogic S805" is just the processor name. To find the correct software, you must know the specific model of your TV box or device. Installing firmware from a different device (even one with the same S805 chip) can permanently "brick" your device. Flashing S805 devices requires specific Windows tools
Common S805 devices include:
Despite the age, the community has kept the S805 alive. Here are the three most recent and stable builds available right now.