Can confirm that the KM9 Pro booatloader is not locked (and Coreelec installs easily).
Ive got the classic (2/16 device) and just used the Generic 905X2 bin.
Am just using the box as a FTA TV recorder using TVH Server via a PS3 PlayTV with a 64GB U3 SDXC
The latest Mecool remote - this one (Page Not Found - Aliexpress.com) didn’t work out of the Box with Meson, so I just used a wired mouse for setup, and then my old Tanix remote (via a remote.conf file — to be honest this is much easier for newbies - just dump the file on the SD after burning the image)
The shonks have drastically improved the quality of their Android skins then.
I mean it looks like Android TV 9, it acts a a Chromecast receiver like Android TV, and it installs TV only apps.
If you search “KM9 Pro” you will see multiple threads of people installing CE. Can’t all be shonk devices .
Correct. Haven’t tried it. My box is now tucked away just running server.
They are not KM9 Pro’s
They must be 2/16 Versions which are not Google Certified Android TV models.
Another Gearbest false shonk advertising.
The KM9 Pro specs with certification specs are HERE
Full list of all Google Certified Devices are HERE
But anyway, it works perfectly well with CE and that is why I bought it. Pretty decent for a sub 40€ device. I never used Android on any of my boxes, so I couldn’t care less whether it is certified or not.
Okay guys, I got CoreELEC running on KM9 Pro 4/32 GB version with the standard installation steps and it really went smooth. Boot up and everything works perfectly. With the remote conf file from @moa999 remote is working okay, except you dont have long press of ok button that brings context menu, as well as long press of arrow keys won’t work for continuous scrolling of long lists. I didn’t have to do the BL301 Inject for remote power button for shutdown and start, it is working as expected. Thanks to @stm@moa999@kostaman for dropping by and giving valuable help. So the Mecool google “certificated” boxes seem a good deal for those who want decent ATV experience with chromecast, play store, Widevine and Playready DRM (Amazon prime works in 1080p) etc. and at the same time allowing dual boot to CoreELEC. Only problem is no root access in Android.
Does CE support bluetooth remote, i mean is it possible to pair the mecool voice remote in Bluetooth mode instead of IR mode? I put the remote in discovery mode pressing ok and vol down buttons and went to Bluetooth screen of CE but nothing shows up for pairing.
Well that’s great news.
There’s 47 pages of Mecool KM9 discussions at Freaktab regarding the Mecool KM9 versions.
They’re mostly 8.1 versions with no Google Certification.
Your box is the First Google Certified box I’ve heard of that boots an OS from SD Card.
Thank’s for feedback.
I think this may be correct as Mecool KM9 2/16 may not be updated in the list.
All these Mecool KM9 versions that are Google Certified are an updated version which were supplied with Android 9 .
All other versions using Oreo seem to be non Certified by Google.
All this comes from my reading up on Freaktab users.
Mass confusion.
It seems that there are a few boxes
Per http://www.videostrong.com/Google%20Certified/99.html
KM9 running 8.1/9.0 Android Skinned
KM9 Pro Classic 2/16 running 9 ATV
KM9 Pro Deluxe 4/32 running 9 ATV + AC/Gig
KM3 4/64 or 4/128 running 9 ATV + AC/Gig
The latter 3 seem to be Google Certified (ie. Run proper AndroidTV) but not Netflix/WV3 but also bootable via reset into CoreElec on SD.
Looks like the best of both worlds right? Anyway planning to trying CE today and I will confirm it it worked.