Unplug the power cable from your MXQ box. Using your tweezers or paperclip, you need to short the on the NAND flash memory chip (a black rectangular chip on the motherboard). While holding these pins shorted, plug the USB A-to-A cable into the USB port closest to the Ethernet port on the box, and the other end into your PC.
Once the tool displays a green success message (e.g., "Restore Done Success"), disconnect the USB cable. Connect the TV box to your television via HDMI and plug in its original power adapter.
Are you trying to recover a bricked box that isn't showing up on your PC at all?
Locate the (usually hidden inside the AV port or a small hole on the bottom). Press and hold the Recovery button using your toothpick.
Once completed, the tool will show a green "Success" message. Troubleshooting Common Issues
(often spoofed to look like Android 11 or 13). It is highly recommended to use a wireless mouse or keyboard , as the stock IR remote can be sluggish. Firmware Details & Links Finding the exact firmware for the EP_68 board
What are you running on the PC you plan to use for flashing? Do you already have a USB Male-to-Male cable handy?
Swap to a shorter USB cable. Connect directly to a rear PC motherboard port rather than a hub. The device cannot boot its primary loader partition.
Whether your PC registers a when plugging in the TV box
– Installing the wrong firmware can brick the box. Always verify Wi-Fi chip and NAND type before flashing.
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