There are two ways to connect, depending on the state of your box:

Method A: USB Cable (Recommended)

Method B: Recovery Mode (If Method A fails)

Unlike newer Amlogic chips, the S805 often requires a hardware short to enter Mask ROM mode.

Before downloading any files, it is critical to identify your hardware. The brand "MXQ" is generic; hundreds of manufacturers use this casing.

  • Includes MD5 checksum for each file to verify download integrity.
  • There is no single "universal" firmware for the MXQ S805. You must identify your PCB (printed circuit board) version. Open the box (four screws under rubber feet) and look for a silk-screened text on the board. Common versions include:

    Warning: Flashing the wrong board version will permanently brick your device or cause Wi-Fi/Ethernet to stop working.

    Choose the method that matches the files you downloaded and the box’s recovery capabilities.