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If you are reading this, you probably own a Tanix TX9 Pro. Or, perhaps you used to own one before you shoved it to the back of a drawer out of frustration.
Let’s be honest: The Tanix TX9 Pro (often powered by the Amlogic S912 chipset) was a beast on paper back in its day. 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, and Android 7.1 (later updated to 9.0). It promised the world for a budget price. tanix tx9 pro custom rom updated
But there is a dark side to these generic TV boxes. The stock firmware is bloated, slow, often filled with malware, and abandoned by the manufacturer.
The good news? The developer community hasn't given up on the S912 chipset. If you are tired of the laggy launcher, the forced ads, or the random reboots, it is time to install a Custom ROM. Published by: AndroidTV Hacker & Tech Blog Reading
Here is everything you need to know about the custom ROM scene for the Tanix TX9 Pro in 2024.
The TX9 Pro does not have a physical reset button consistently. You have two methods: 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, and Android 7
SlimBox is the performance king. The "Updated" version (v15.4.2 or higher) removes 90% of Google bloat while keeping Play Store functionality. It includes a root toggle (Magisk pre-installed) and Viper4Android for audio tweaks.
Even with the best updated ROMs, you might hit snags. Here are the 2024 solutions:
| Issue | Solution via Custom ROM Settings | | :--- | :--- | | No WiFi / Bluetooth | You flashed the wrong driver variant. Re-flash using the "LTM" or "AP" specific build. | | Box reboots during 4K streaming | The thermal paste on the S912 chip is dried out. Open the case. Apply new Arctic Silver paste. Flash the "Undervolt" kernel (available in SlimBox OTA). | | Audio out of sync on Netflix | In Developer Options, enable "Disable HW overlays" and "Force GPU rendering." | | Remote control power button doesn't work | Use the "Key Mapper" app (pre-installed in AIO ROM 5.2) to remap the IR codes. |
While not a standard Android ROM, this is a must-mention. This turns your TX9 Pro into a dedicated Kodi machine.