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On 10/9/2019 at 2:00 PM, delacosta78 said:

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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Please share the original firmware file if you can. I bricked my 495max and cant revive it without file.

Please can anyone share the ATV495Max stock firmware. I contacted Geniatech and they said they will give me file but its been months and no one replied back.