delacosta78

@Zak2020 you can contact Mygica or Geniatech directly to request for that file, don't waste your time in this forum.

I don't have the file but you can search for mygica atv495max original firmware over the internet, that's how I found it in the new zealand mygica website but the link was replaced by the buggy 9 firmware instead.

Yes, it's not available but I haven't found another link at the moment.

How to burn the original firmware on the ATV495Max the right way using Amlogic USB Burning Tool

Thanks to @vicom, there is a way to burn the original firmware on the ATV495Max using the Amlogic USB Burning Tool without errors, here are the steps:

1) First, download the original Android TV 7.1 firmware from here:

https://mega.nz/#!4agVjYzY!ZaKW09xrGjaHvveNKRH1FMhoqqz7_-PlF-GIG5pgHQM

2) Download the Amlogic USB Burning Tool from here:

https://androiddatahost.com/wp-content/uploads/Amlogic_USB_Burning_Tool_v2.1.6.8.zip

3) Once you install the software, follow first the instructions on this YouTube video along with the instructions provided by @vicom:

1. Untick "CheckImg" option under "File" on the tool
2. Import the firmware
3. Proceed flashing as per normal process
4. The process will get stuck at 98% and eventually FAIL . You will get a " UBOOT/Partition system/Verify patition/Error".....Don't be alarmed

 

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1. Click "Stop"
2. Unplug USB cable and Unplug power cable
3. Connect a keyboard on one of the USB ports
4. Hold down the button on the bottom side of the unit (reset button) and Plug back the power cable (keep the button still held down)
5. Keep the button down, the front LED will turn from RED to BLUE , only then release it
6. You will be dropped into the Android Recovery screen
7. Select "Wipe data/factory reset" and press enter
8. Select "Yes" and press enter
9. Select "Reboot system now"
10. Bob's your Uncle!!!

 

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The rolling out has been very slowly, I read Amazon has to whitelist every device one by one, they have to test the app on most of those devices to make sure it works correctly, nobody has confirmed the availability of the app on the Play Store as of yet so all we have to do is to wait.

48 minutes ago, Justin said:

It is not available yet on the Android TV Playstore
At least when I checked yesterday.

Although the Mobile App of Amazon Prime got Chromecast, so that should work with the 495 MAX.

Yeah, it's been rolling out slowly, it should be available for everyone in a few days though.

Amazon Prime Video is now officially available for Android TV

Amazon Prime Video is now officially available for Android TV and Chromecast devices, including Android TV's Chromecast built-in.

 

Google Announcement:

https://www.blog.google/products/chromecast/prime-video-chromecast-android-tv-youtube-fire-tv/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+blogspot%2FMKuf+(The+Keyword+|+Official+Google+Blog)

 

Play Store App:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.amazon.amazonvideo.livingroom

 

Does the ATV495Max appear compatible?, please share your thoughts in the comments section.