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T8-S and T8-S Plus Owners: An OTA Update Is Ready!

No time to read just why you might want to upgrade? Like to have the latest version of everything running on your devices? Scroll to the end please for the link to instructions!

We have released new OTA firmware updates for the DroidBOX T8-S and T8-S Plus! Changes in this versions include:

  • Updates include updates to DroidBOX Share, Control Center and DroidBOX Marketplace.
  • Support for Google Cast, supporting Youtube casting with Android, Apple iOS and Chrome Browser.
  • DBMC 16.1.2 and Kodi 16.1 RC2 added.
  • Auto Refresh rate switching added
  • Some improvements to the Launcher.

If you have a phone or tablet with Android 6 (Marshmallow), then this update will be of interest to you. With the DroidBOX Share update included, you will now be able to use your handheld device to control the T8-S and T8-S Plus in more ways, with more devices.

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Should your mobile device of choice happen to be Lollipop (Android 5) based, then you’ll find the update allows Screen Mirroring, and finally if iOS 9 powers your pocket slab of silicon, you could well be delighted that AirPlay (where apps support it) will function with the DroidBOX now.

Chromecast

If Google Cast (effectively turning your DroidBOX into a Chromecast device) grabs your attention, then proceed to the OTA Update instructions link below, as you can now case YouTube videos straight to your T8-S and T8-S Plus…

As well as a couple of little tweaks to the homescreen, you’ll find that there is no need to carry out a reset of the device after this update. Your applications and their settings will stay in place.

If you have any questions about this update, please do e-mail us – [email protected] along with your original order number.

Please read below for how to update your DroidBOX T8-S and T8-S Plus.

T8-S

Please follow our video guide below for how to update your DroidBOX T8-S.

T8-S Plus

If you’re not sure how to update your T8-S Plus device – have a quick read through of our article here first – https://droidbox.co.uk/how-to/how-to-update-t8-s-plus-droidbox/ .

The screens below show the basics, once you’ve open the OTA Updates application. Don’t forget to untick the “Download on Wi-Fi only” option if you’re using a network (ethernet) cable with your T8-S Plus. The screenshots show an older update, don’t worry that your screen shows a more download.

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The screens above should match yours. Once the download starts, you can click the Hide button and wait for the file to complete transferring.