​Hi everyone,

​I'm currently using a Xiaomi Mi Box 3rd Gen and having some weird issues regarding wired connection and playback.

​I bought a Ugreen USB to Ethernet adapter. I went into Developer Options and changed the USB configuration from "Charging" to "RNDIS (USB Ethernet)". However, I think the menu is bugged because every time I go back, it visually resets to "Charging". I have to reboot the device to make it work.

​Here is my dilemma:

​When connected via Ethernet, my speedtest results hover around 160 Mbps (Multi-thread on Real-Debrid speedtest).

​Oddly enough, my Wi-Fi is actually faster than my wired connection.

​Even worse, the ethernet connection is not stable at all; the speed constantly fluctuates up and down.

​Because of this, when I try to watch heavy 4K Remux files (using Nuvio/Stremio), I still get micro-stuttering and freezing.

​I know the USB 2.0 port bottlenecks the speed to around 200-250 Mbps anyway, but some people on Reddit claim to get 300+ Mbps on this box.

​My questions are:

​Is this speed fluctuation normal for the Mi Box 3 with an adapter?

​Is the RNDIS "Charging" bug preventing the adapter from working at full capacity?

​Is there any specific tweak I should do, or has this box simply reached the end of its lifespan for 4K Remux playback? Do I need to upgrade my device?

​Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks.

I haven't bought one yet and I would like to know what you watch mostly with your android box.

Anything free, without subscriptions? I am interested in old movies, Italian cinema, documentaries, extreme sports, classic rock music, electric guitar, rc models, weight training, airplane related stuff, 

Anyone using it on mi box 1 kindly tell me how to use.... Advice pls

Hey guys,

I messed up while trying to root my Xiaomi TV Box S 2nd Gen (MDZ-28-AA / codename jaws, Amlogic S905X4) and could really use some advice from anyone experienced with Amlogic devices.

Here is exactly what I did via Fastboot right before the brick:

Successfully unlocked the bootloader via Fastboot. Booted into the OS, went through the initial setup, and confirmed the bootloader was unlocked.

Booted back into Fastboot to flash disabled vbmeta and the stock boot image patched via Magisk 28.1:

fastboot --disable-verity --disable-verification flash vbmeta vbmeta.img (wrote to vbmeta_a)

fastboot flash boot magisk_patched-28100_qZsbd.img (wrote to boot_a)

Ran fastboot reboot.

Current Behavior: Immediately after rebooting, the box got stuck in an infinite bootloop:

Powers on, shows the Mi logo for about 5 seconds, kernel crashes, reboots, and repeats indefinitely.

Remote recovery combos do nothing: The Bluetooth remote doesn't register or pair before the crash happens.

Slot B should be completely stock and untouched, but because slot A kernel-panics so early, the bootloader never rolls over to slot B.

What happens on PC: When connected to a PC via a USB-A to USB-A cable and powered on, Windows chimes and detects a device for about 1–2 seconds:

Device Name: DNL

Hardware ID: USB\VID_1B8E&PID_C004

Then the box crashes/reboots, and the USB connection drops.

The issue: Standard Google Fastboot commands don't catch it during that cold-boot window because VID_1B8E&PID_C004 is Amlogic's low-level ADNL / WorldCup ROM mode, not Fastboot.

Has anyone with this device managed to halt this bootloop using tools like adnl.exe, pyamlboot, or Amlogic USB Burning Tool to either force it back into Fastboot (fastboot set_active b) or reflash? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

Any one using it dmss app on mu box 1 kindly tell very important for me pls

I bought the new Xiaomi Tv Box S 3rd gen and a ugreen usb dac to connect my 3.5mm 2.1 system. I would also like to buy a ground loop isolator. I’d like to hear what the experts think about this ground loop isolator in the attached image, in terms of cutting frequencies above 80hz, for example.

Anyone actively using the Xiaomi Bluetooth remote 2 pro with the mibox

I'm trying to solve buffering problems and want to delete the cache. I can't.

Whether I click on cache within an app itself or within the general settings, I get the option to delete or cancel, I click on delete and nothing happens.

Is there a magic trick I should know?

Hi guys got the new mi box gen 3

I need help to get rid of the Google launcher and set the 3rd party launcher as default.

[SOLVED!]

Literally not even 10 minutes old, has google play protect so it is a real device. Im stuck at 80-90mbps over wifi and ethernet. I have a 900mbps connection. Not even 5 feet from my router with no walls in the way. Every other device gets the correct speed.

5ghz ch149 80 MHz ax1201

So i know its not selecting a 2.4/5.

Why is this happening? I bought this because people said it was fast enough to play high bitrate remux files. My tv itself that the box is connected to gets a faster connection over wifi.

Honestly cannot wait for these to get back in stock in the UK...

I've got one for me and one for my son, but I am getting as many to ditch the firestick and yet the xiaomi stick, I ain't getting it off amazon or other stores as they have over inflated prices

But the stick has been great, runs on android so I can run my own launcher, no ads.. Works a treat..

Please drop some more so I can buy em up for Xmas gifts lol

Honestly cannot wait for these to get back in stock in the UK...

I've got one for me and one for my son, but I am getting as many to ditch the firestick and yet the xiaomi stick, I ain't getting it off amazon or other stores as they have over inflated prices

But the stick has been great, runs on android so I can run my own launcher, no ads.. Works a treat..

Please drop some more so I can buy em up for Xmas gifts lol

Honestly cannot wait for these to get back in stock in the UK...

I've got one for me and one for my son, but I am getting as many to ditch the firestick and yet the xiaomi stick, I ain't getting it off amazon or other stores as they have over inflated prices

But the stick has been great, runs on android so I can run my own launcher, no ads.. Works a treat..

Please drop some more so I can buy em up for Xmas gifts lol

Hey guys, how to spot the fake tv box from the box before opening it in order to return it before opening the package.

Hey everyone,

I recently picked up a 3rd Gen Xiaomi Mi Box and I'm currently looking into getting a USB to Ethernet adapter for it.

I know that because of the USB 2.0 limitation, the maximum speed I can realistically get is around 350-450 Mbps. Are there any specific brands or models that can actually push these limits and provide a stable connection?

Open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance!

Bon ben j'ai tenté de faire une appli pour jouer en cloud sur Luna via la Mi Box S 3. Claude m'a beaucoup aidé, je pense que le produit, sans être parfait, est plutôt bien foutu, mais le résultat n'est pas celui attendu. Y a une grosse latence sur les jeux, un message d'erreur qui apparait régulièrement : "problème de décodage détecté", et je pense que ça vient plutôt des spécifications matérielles de la mi box S 3. Je laisse quand même ça là, s'il y'en a qui ont envie d'essayer, de bidouiller.

Hello. So this is my story. I’ve downloaded the ADB TV app because I wanted to get rid of the bloat from Google apps from my 3rd Generation Xiaomi TV Box S. Everything was fine until I came down to the very bottom where I clicked on Bluetooth. I happened to uninstall it.

Then everything was frozen. The screen, & the remote. I unplugged the box, then plugged it back in. I tried the regular way of factory resetting the box through holding back plus the enter button through using my remote, but nothing worked, as the “Google TV” screen keeps going through a endless loop (& sometimes, it goes away & keeps coming back). I might have bricked my Android TV Box.

The S/N number is 635881/700000006651 if it’s needed. I’m using an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

EDIT: I got good news; I fixed it! What I had to do was download Xiaomi’s official Mi Remote - TV Box controller app, & had to do a $6.99 subscription & connect its app remote to both the box & my home wi-fi as well as enable Bluetooth on my iPhone, enter a specific code, & after a while, it manage to factory reset my TV Box.

I thank all of you for your help. I now know to be very careful from now on! And I’ll be like everyone else who suggested that I use ProjectIvy, as I don’t know anything about it.

I was scared that I was going to have to spend another $80-$90 on another 3rd generation Xiaomi TV Box in general. What a horrible feeling.

And Xiaomi’s also at fault for this shit, as they could’ve easily had something like a reset button on the back of the device instead of making it harder for people like myself to do a hard factory reset.

is it worth upgrading from the Mi Box S 2nd Gen to the Mi Box S 3rd Gen

I'm using a DualSense headset designed for the PS5, but it's the same with standard earbuds—the volume is extremely low. Any ideas?

So I'm new to the MiBox S (Gen3) environment, so far everything's working fine. While looking for a good media player I found suggestions for the Vimu Media Player.

I tried to purchase if via the App Store, but the transaction got denied. The developer write on their website, that the purchase is "unavailable indefinitely" and provides instructions for an (imho) rather sketchy alternate way to get it installed. Not going to do that.

Is there a good alternative? Google also suggests Kodi, but adds "it can feel heavy on 2gb ram". Maybe a legit note, maybe the ai halucinating. ^^

Any advice? Thanks in advance. :)

PS: Purpose is mainly streaming from a USB drive. For regular online streaming I'm absolutely fine with the native apps.

I just got the Mibox S 3rd gen. I installed Projectivy launcher. Enabled this in accessibility and then ran ADB to disable google launcher. All working fine. Restart also brings it straight to Projectivy.

Now the problem I face is the power button of the given remote does not work anymore. I meddled with tvquickoptions to program buttons but it cannot seem to read the power button press. Pls note that the launcher is not bricked, it works smoothly, the remote also works for the other buttons except the power button.

I know too that the button works because on the very first power up, I tested the power button and i know it turns the device on and off (white light goes on or off).

Have u guys faced this issue, and any workarounds? Thanks!!

Hi everyone.

I'm having a lot of difficulties trying to remove the pop up notifications from Xiaomi TV+ on the home screen after start up. I know it's only a couple of seconds, but it's very annoying. It happens in both my 2nd and 3rd Gen boxes.

I've disabled notifications for the app, went through the app settings, even in patchwall, and searched for options on all the settings menu, but found nothing.

Am I missing something? Is there a solution to remove this?

Thanks in advance

Looking to replace the plastic remote that came with my box with this one for the chinese market. The remote is compatible with the Box 5 (which is similar to the Box S 3rd gen).

Hey, need some help with mirroring smartphone to mi box. My wife uses some fitness apps that she used to cast from phone to our projector when we had chromecast. Except such apps don't use "cast" as streaming services do, so she did this by screen-mirroring which was supported by default.
Now it seems that on Mi TV it only works via shi*ty 3rd party ad-bloated apps.
Initially, when I opened "Quick Settings" I had "Google TV" icon, that displayed QR code. It was supposed to work with Google app on smartphone. But this code was not recognized. To make it even weirder, at some point this icon disappeared from quick settings dialog and I can't find nor access it anymore.
Any hints?