MiniX Neo Android TV Box -Specifications

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MiniX Neo is powered by Android (Jelly Bean)

http://www.minixforum.com/

http://www.minix.com.hk/

MiniX NEO X7
Key Features:
-Android 4.2 OS
-Extreme Powerful Hardware (RK3188 Quad Core CPU / 2GB RAM / 16 GB ROM)
-Full Google Play Store (Android Market) Access
-Integrated browser with Flash / HTML5 support
-WiFi Display (Miracast) support
-WiFi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
-1x HDMI 1.4a / 3x USB 2.0 port / 1x 100 Mbit LAN / 1x S/PDIF
-Smartphone remote control available.
The MiniX NEO X7 uses a Quad-core Cortex A9 chipset. The quad-core Mali-400 graphic co-processor provides a huge degree of graphics processing power. This translates into the ability to play the latest 3D games (providing they support mouse control) and play the latest video formats with ease.
The MiniX NEO X7 offers a full installation of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.
Many HD video and audio formats are supported for playback from internal flash storage, USB, SD, or the network. Key modern video+audio formats like MKV, MP4, M2TS,FLAC, MP3, WMA, AAC are all supported.


MiniX NEO X8
Features:
-CPU: Amlogic S802-H 2.0GHz (Cortex-A9)
-GPU: 8 cores Mali450
-Support Dual band wifi 2.4G & 5.8G
-Bluetooth 4.0 version
-OS Android 4.4.2
-Support multiple video decoding 4K*2K H.264 ,1080P. XBMC

Processor
-Quad Core Cortex A9r4 Processor
-Octo Core Mali-450 GPU
-Supports Flash hardware decoding by exclusive FTR technology
-Memory
2GB DDR3
-Internal Storage
16GB eMMC
-External HDD Support UP to 2TB
-Wireless Connectivity
802.11n Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5.8GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
3G Function
-Support USB 3G Dongle (not included)
-Wireless Keyboard/Mouse
-2.4GHz
OS
Android KitKat 4.4
-Video Output
HDMI 1.4b, up to 4K @ 30fps 1080P
-Audio Output
via HDMI 1.4b, 3.5mm stereo jack, optical SPDIF
-RJ-45 Ethernet Jack (10/100Mbps) - Supports hotspot sharing via Wi-Fi
-SD/MMC card reader (SD 3.0, MMC V4.41), Support HDMI-CEC
-USD 2.0 port x 3
-Micro USB OTG port
-Headphone jack
-Microphone jack
-IR receiver(remote included)
- Power
DC 5V, 3A adapter included (CE, FCC, CCC Certified)
-Supported Video Format
DAT/MPEG/MPE/MPG/TS/TP/VOB/ISO/AVI/MP4/MOV/3GP/FLV/
MKV/M2TS/MTS/M4V/WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB
-Supported Audio Format
MP2/MP3/WMA/WAV/OGG/OGA/FLAC/ALAC/APE/AAC
-Compatible Application
Facebook/Youtube/Skype/Netflix/XBMC/Hulu
-APP Built-in
XBMC
-Power Supply
100-240V
-Menu Language
English/Greek/Danish/Norwegian/Dutch/Arabic/Turkish/Japanese/Bahasa Indonesia/Korean/Thai/French/Hungarian/Malay/Slovak/Czech/Greek/
Romanian/Swedish/German/Finnish/Chinese Simplified/Chinese Traditional/Bulgarian/Norwegian/Hebrew/Italian/Spanish/Portuguese/
Russian/Vietnamese/Polish
-Certifications
CE, FCC, CCC

[Marley]

The new x8-h plus
Processor Amlogic S812-H Quad Core Cortex A9r4 Processor
GPU Octo Core Mali-450 GPU
Supports Flash hardware decoding by exclusive FTR technology
Memory 2GB DDR3
Internal Storage 16GB eMMC
Wireless Connectivity 802.11AC Dual Band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz), Bluetooth 4.0
OS Android KitKat 4.4
Video Output HDMI 1.4b, up to 4K @ 30fps
Audio Output via HDMI 1.4b, 3.5mm stereo jack, optical SPDIF
Peripheral Interface RJ-45 Ethernet Jack (10/1000Mbps) - Supports hotsport sharing via Wi-Fi
SD/MMC card reader (SD 3.0, MMC V4.41), Support HDMI-CEC
USD 2.0 port x 3
Micro USB OTG port
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
IR receiver(remote included)
Power button and Recover button
Power DC 5V, 3A adapter included (CE, FCC, CCC Certified)
Supported Video Format DAT/MPEG/MPE/MPG/TS/TP/VOB/ISO/AVI/MP4/MOV/3GP/FLV/
MKV/M2TS/MTS/M4V/WMV/ASF/RM/RMVB
Supported Audio Format MP2/MP3/WMA/WAV/OGG/OGA/FLAC/ALAC/APE/AAC
Certifications CE, FCC, CCC

[date]

Both uses cortex-A9, if it was me I will go for the one that has Cortex-A17 that goes for the same price.

[theone]

I purchased the 8x-h box and looking forward to testing it. I hope its truly as fast as the one I have now. I have a dreamlink Android so it better be good lol as the dreamlink has a nice pic.

[theuduk]

002 firmware is out
http://www.minixforum.com/threads/official-002-firmware.2413/

[js3811]

X7 Kitkat v2.0.0 Community Edition custom rom is out.

http://minixforum.com/threads/x7-kitkat-v2-0-0-community-edition.2038/

[Marley]

just to be sure i load 002 firmware first then the x7 kitkat ? for it to work

[js3811]

just to be sure i load 002 firmware first then the x7 kitkat ? for it to work

Hey A,
No...It's either one or the other...If you load the official 002 & then the kk x7...The kk x7 will overwrite the 002...You can try either one of them...If you're not happy with the one...You can always load the other.

Take care.

[Marley]

thanks for info

[js3811]

You're welcome A.

Take care.

[Android Man]

HMMMM no OTA update?

[js3811]

Hey A,
I believe the next one you'll be able to update through OTA once KK 4.4.2 is installed...Here's a c/p of the changelog.
MINIX Forum "Community Edition" Kitkat 4.4.2

Changelog;
- recovery/OTA fix
- static ip bug fix
- video player/hls fixes
- security vulnarability fixes
- init.d support
- camera brightness fix
- freeze after uninstall app fix
- HDMI patch for DRM apps
- DDR optimalisation ( not overclock )
- Multi user support ( not fully working yet )
- Dual input devices frees/crash fix.
- new kernel logo
- etc.

Take care.

[Marley]

update 2 just came out is that better ?

[js3811]

update 2 just came out is that better ?

Hey A,
I just looked at the minix site & don't see anything about a new update...To tell you the truth,I put my x7 away about a month ago cause i'm using my Tronsmart now...I haven't tried the kk4.4.2 yet.Were did you see that a new update just came out?

Take care.

[nada233]

I got an early xmas present and wow is it nice ,been playing some movies on this thing and is fast and over all works well.was just looking at the other post and iam reading a bit on how to do it manually as well as ota.Wife was nice and she said mustless well open your present and play before xmas .lol and that is exactly what iam doing.

[Marley]

yes it is a very nice box

[nada233]

Hey A,
I just looked at the minix site & don't see anything about a new update...To tell you the truth,I put my x7 away about a month ago cause i'm using my Tronsmart now...I haven't tried the kk4.4.2 yet.Were did you see that a new update just came out?

Take care.

was posted in their site,under update 002.

[js3811]

was posted in their site,under update 002.

Hey N,
The 002 update is for the x8...Not the x7 like Asft & I have.

Take care.

[nada233]

yeah the one I got is x8-h, think the update works for both the x8 and the x8h,will try it tomorrow since my firm ware is about a month late and it comes with older vercion.

MINIX NEO X8/X8-H official 002 firmware change log (from 001 firmware):
Release date: 28/11/2014

Android system:
- Firmware now based on release-keys instead of test-keys to improve app compatibility
- Added key layout profiles for Mele F10/F10 PRO airmouse (CREDIT to HardwareGuru for providing us the KL files)
- Fixed PS3 controller Bluetooth pairing issue (WARNING: Rooting the device voids the warranty)
- Support Google TV remote app
- Fixed some apps got audio but no video issue (e.g. BEIN Sports, NBA Gametime, SPMC, etc.)
- Fixed Google Contacts sync. issue (CREDIT to Finless Bob of Freaktab.com for providing the solving method)
- Fixed Google Maps, Google Search...etc crashing issue
- Fixed NEO M1 airmouse / Logitech K400 random reboot issue when using together
- MINIX NEO series airmouse gyro sensors driver updated
- Added support for the NEO A2, NEO A2 Lite airmouses
- System performance enhancements
- Added system performance optimizer by long pressing Menu key
- Ethernet TCP buffer enhancement (CREDIT to Finless Bob of Freaktab.com)
- Added show/hide status bar option (SETTINGS -> Display)
- Added status bar safely unmount USB mass storage device option
- Fixed "Choose date format" bug
- Added Ethernet MAC address information
- Enabled NFS/SMB cache
- Fixed NTFS/NFS disk writing issue
- Added "No output to USB audio" option (SETTINGS -> Display)
- Added Dolby DRC setting (SETTINGS -> Display)


Display:
- Fixed some 4K TVs compatibility issues
- Added DVI signal support for older TVs and monitors
- Fixed HDMI hot plug couldn't get signal issue
- Fixed various issues realted to HDMI-CEC
- False HDMI status to allow some apps to run on HDMI output (e.g. SHOWTIME)

Video:
- Added 1080p24Hz HDMI output option
- Fixed 23.976fps videos stuttering issue (@ 1080p24Hz, 1080p60Hz)
- Fixed some 50fps video playback issue
- Improved http live streaming performance
- Fixed fast forward/rewind bug
- Fixed video/audio unsync. issue of videos taken by cameras/phones/tablets

Audio:
- Fixed audio still output to HDMI while headphone is plugged in
- Fixed audio output mode setting loss after unplugging headphone
- Fixed passthrough audio going to both HDMI and SPDIF causing strange noises

XBMC: (Wipe data is required to install this update automatically)
- Updated to the latest V13.3.3 MINIX XBMC
- Added native support for auto refresh rate switching (users need to manually activate this feature)
- 3D switching is now enabled
- Fixed .ts files streaming issue
- Fixed 720p user interface issue
- Fixed vaious playback issues

[Android Man]

Been reported for the x8 and x8-h that not all usb sticks will work for the upgrade.
I however can say a Kingston usb stick will work for it.

[Marley]

I did it with sdstick to don't know if that good

[Android Man]

The update is easy to do takes just a few minutes.
I did 2 minix boxes.

[theuduk]

I used the update-2 then it went good quickly others did not only had two USB to try and SD was not reconized.

[Android Man]

The best usb stick to use is a Kingston.
Formatted to Fat32.

[Marley]

funny how we are try different things to get it to work and one stick wont why the other will and the next person the other stick will work for him just dont get it

[Android Man]

Dont know but i did 2 Minix boxes and had no issues at all. All went smooth for me updates were fast as well.
Minix are made well. Can tell by the weight of them.
I use the A2 remote and it worked for update. Is a great remote better than the factory remote by far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MAE8o0ZOYEM

[js3811]

Dont know but i did 2 Minix boxes and had no issues at all. All went smooth for me updates were fast as well.
Minix are made well. Can tell by the weight of them.
I use the A2 remote and it worked for update. Is a great remote better than the factory remote by far.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MAE8o0ZOYEM

Hey A,
Yup..Agreed...I ordered the A2 & expecting it on Monday.

Take care.:cool:

[Android Man]

You will love that A2 remote.

[js3811]

Hey A,
I'm sure I will.

Take care.:cool:

[Android Man]

Gonna try tonight to put a different launcher on my x8-h.
One more colourful.

[nada233]

you can put the lexar to the list that is the one I used to do mine"lexar 8GB".ussing M1 air and a keyboard they work well.key board is a logitech wireless,working very well.

[theone]

Well this cant be good for sales. In regards to DTS passthrough What a waste:

Minix (Ken)

It's not true either, we can't do it when the CPU is not certified for those formats.
We have paid license fees already anyway, why don't do it if they're supported? We just can't.



Dear Ken (Minix),

Thank you for pushing my last hope in this player down the drain. Why in the name of all that is holy would Minix choose a chip-set manufacturer that doesn't support this formats????
I'm really flabbergasted and also angry right now. Minix advertises with insane specs like: 1080p 60fps support and 4K 30fps support, all types of codecs supported, H.265 hardware decoding etc. etc. etc. About 90% of all the advertising is about video playback. And now you tell me with dry eyes that the chip doesn't support the two most common mainstream movie audio-formats existing in the business??? It just like buying a Ferrari with tires that only go to 50mph and you can't change them.. I'm believing that ChrisG8 is right after all. Is anyone interested in a brand-new Plus box? Because I'm going to sell it and buy a box that will support the really simple demands I wish.. I don't want to put Minix in general in a bad light, but I do hope that people don't buy this thing anymore until Minix brings out a device that does the trick right... Deep sigh!!

[sg2100]

Well this cant be good for sales. In regards to DTS passthrough What a waste:

Minix (Ken)

It's not true either, we can't do it when the CPU is not certified for those formats.
We have paid license fees already anyway, why don't do it if they're supported? We just can't.



Dear Ken (Minix),

Thank you for pushing my last hope in this player down the drain. Why in the name of all that is holy would Minix choose a chip-set manufacturer that doesn't support this formats????
I'm really flabbergasted and also angry right now. Minix advertises with insane specs like: 1080p 60fps support and 4K 30fps support, all types of codecs supported, H.265 hardware decoding etc. etc. etc. About 90% of all the advertising is about video playback. And now you tell me with dry eyes that the chip doesn't support the two most common mainstream movie audio-formats existing in the business??? It just like buying a Ferrari with tires that only go to 50mph and you can't change them.. I'm believing that ChrisG8 is right after all. Is anyone interested in a brand-new Plus box? Because I'm going to sell it and buy a box that will support the really simple demands I wish.. I don't want to put Minix in general in a bad light, but I do hope that people don't buy this thing anymore until Minix brings out a device that does the trick right... Deep sigh!!

Thanks for posting this info folcan99 , i was going to go out this week and buy this unit , sometimes you need to read deep between the lines before spending hard earned cash . Now i am gonna go back to the start line and find one that does it all , would like to find one with A17 core , but most around me are only the A9.

[afterburn]

I was just wondering what your experiences have been like with the minix neo x8-h plus boxes.

I just ordered a couple for really cheap and figured that I would get an idea about them before they arrive.

I bought 2 of them - they are new and also come with the a2lite remotes as a free gift.

Do they run stbemu well?

[Marley]

they said that yr and half ago thats why plus still run that box downstairs

[Autoroam]

Got a minix x8h plus running the latest 007a firmware.....very nice piece of gear....runs without any glitches.

[beepr22]

Can anyone help me set-up IPTV on the Minix Neo U1. I have IPTV66, have tried to set up Stalker with the instructions in the forum, have reset the MAC address etc, but no luck.

[Marley]

which stalker and what kodi first