Wait 3–5 minutes. The progress bar will go through:
: Download the "all black SA5 TWRP" recovery image. Rename the file to recovery.img and place it on the root of your SD card. Lollipop Firmware : Download the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Alternative Method: SD Card (Recovery Update)
- The Android 5.1.1 Advantage: The original MXQ boxes often came with Android 4.4 (KitKat). Upgrading to (or reinstalling) Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) is highly recommended because it offered better memory management, a smoother UI, and—crucially—better support for external storage.
- The Android 7.1 Myth: You may see "MXQ" boxes running Android 7.1 (Nougat). Do not attempt to flash these on an S805 device. Those ROMs are designed for the S905 processor (a newer, 64-bit chip). Flashing an S905 image onto an S805 box will result in a permanent "hard brick."
Manual Wi-Fi driver placeholders (root required):
System Stability
: The firmware is generally considered stable for standard tasks like streaming. It handles YouTube (up to 1080p) and Netflix well, and the interface remains responsive despite only having 1GB of RAM. mxq amlogic s805 android 511 lollipop download install