Box X96

 

Backup and update

When the X96 box is running, you should see, in the Apps menu, one icon for backup and one for update.

   

Insert a µsdcard into the TF usb slot, then proceed the operations needed.

Upgrade with Burn Card Maker

→ Download and setup on your computer Burn Card Maker.

→ Search and download the image file for your box.
    For instance : X96mini_RP_20190903

→ Run Burn Card Maker.
    To get english language, click first tab, second line.

→ Insert a µsdcard into an usb port of the computer.
    Click Open, choose the previous downoaled img file.

→ Cliquer Make

→ Let's it format, then install img file onto the µsdcard. Click OK when process is done.

Now it's time for the box.
→  Put the µsdcard into the TF slot of the X96 box.

→ Plug the hdmi cable to the tv.

→ We need to set the box in Recovery mode. To do that :
    Get a thin rod not metallic.
    Put it to the bottom at the AV hole.
    While keeping the rod pressed to the bottom of the hole, connect the 5V power supply.

If it's fine, you should see on TV screen the upgrade process running, otherwise repeat the previous stage by disconnecting the power supply beforehand..

Upgrade with USB Burning Tool

→ Download and setup on your computer USB Burning Tool.

→ Search and download the image file for your box.
    For instance : X96mini_RP_20190903

→ Run USB Burning Tool.
    To get english language, click second tab.

→ We need to set the box in Recovery mode. To do that :
    Get a thin rod not metallic.
    Put it to the bottom at the AV hole.
    While keeping the rod pressed to the bottom of the hole, connect the 5V power supply.

→ Plug the usb cable into a usb slot of the box and into a usb slot of your computer.
    If it's ok then Connect success should be displayed.

→ Click File / Import Image. Find the img file downloaded.
    Untoggle Overwrite key

→ Click Start. Formatting starts and runs until "100% Burning successfully" is displayed.

→ Click Stop.

→ Unplug the box from the computer and plug it to the tv as usual. Get to Settings icon and update.

Remark : This method was unsuccessfull for me. Never "Connect Success" message was displayed.

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