Here are the steps to take to restore firmware on Android MXQ boxes:
- Download firmware file from and extract it to SD card so you should have three files ( m201-ota-20151127.zip, factory_update_param.aml and recovery.img) on the top directory of SD Card.
- Unplug the power from the M8 to make sure it is off.
- Insert SD Card into SD Card slot in your MXQ Box.
- At the bottom of the AV jack hole is the reset button.
- Using a tooth pick go in and press and hold this button. You know you have pressed it if you feel the click.
- Now plug in the power cord.
- While holding the reset button down, wait until you see the logo and you can then release the reset button.
- The Installing system update logo appear. If not, repeat above.
- Wait for the process to finish then system will reboot ( whole process can take up to 10 minutes), do not interrupt that process! it can damage the box.
- When box finish update you will see Welcome menu so to setup box click button next and set language and wifi setup.
- Select Home app menu appear so select Media Box Launcher and click Always.
- Now your main page appear.
- Please wait about 20 minutes until all apps are automatically installed and do not turn off box or disconnect power.