Hi,

This is my first post here.

I have a Q-Box which I bought, I believe, in 2016.

 

Chipset: S905

RAM: 2GB

Storage: 16GB

Software: Android 5.1

 

I would like to install linux on this box, but after following the procedure in this site, the box doesn't boot at all. I wait for way more than the 7-10 minutes in the tutorial, but the screen is always black.

When I remove the external SD-Card it works normally. Phheeewww ! 

As suggested in the tutorial, I tried several dtb files with no success.

From the videos, I have noticed that there is a reset button, but mine doesn't have one. Any one with the same problem, or a solution for this box?

I am following the tutorial in "ARMBIAN for Amlogic S905 and S905X (ver 5.44 =<)". Is this the one?

 

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,

Pedro

On 11/6/2019 at 10:44 PM, Pedro Cardoso said:

I am following the tutorial in "ARMBIAN for Amlogic S905 and S905X (ver 5.44 =<)". Is this the one?

No, use the information from the topic about new images (with kernel 5).

Hi,

Can you please tell me where can I find that ? Under TV Boxes -> "Installation Guide and your questions answered for TV Boxes" ?

Are you referring to a pinned article?

Thanks,

Pedro

Can anyone point me to the right link please?

Best regards,

Pedro

1 hour ago, Pedro Cardoso said:

Can anyone point me to the right link please?

dive into this thread

 

2 hours ago, Pedro Cardoso said:

the right link please?

You must read the first post, before you start:  https://forum.armbian.com/topic/7930-armbian-for-amlogic-s9xxx-kernel-5x/  hold on, when you read the first post here DO NOT START. 

 

Now you read this first post, this will save you a lot of time and explain you the steps: https://forum.armbian.com/topic/2419-armbian-for-amlogic-s905-and-s905x-ver-544/   I hope this helps.

 

 

Hi,

@guidol Thanks for that. I am trying it today. Fingers crossed. 

 

@Tido Thanks for your reply. I have tried to install Armbian using the second link and didn't work at all, as you can see from my first post. I will try the first link then.

 

Best regards,

Pedro

Hi,

This week I have been trying to install linux on my Q-Box with no success. :-(

I've downloaded this image https://mega.nz/#F!j9QSDQSQ?ep50hCbL and I follow the normal procedure as described in the link below. 

However, when I reboot the box with the SD card inserted the box gets stuck on the boot logo (a big Q for this box).

Am I using the correct file for my TV Box? Or am I missing something?

Thanks in advance.

Best regards,

Pedro