Minix Neo X8-h Firmware — Ultra HD

The MINIX NEO X8-H officially runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat . While newer "Plus" models received Lollipop (Android 5.1), the standard X8-H is officially limited to KitKat due to hardware differences. MINIX Forum Official Firmware Releases

7. Backup and Restore of User Data

Before updating firmware, backup user data: minix neo x8-h firmware

Minix Neo X8-H firmware is generally regarded as high-quality for its era, known for transforming the device into a stable, high-performance media hub The MINIX NEO X8-H officially runs on Android 4

The most stable and recent official firmware for the NEO X8-H is 009FW (20160328) MINIX Forum Update Method (F.O.T.A): You can check for updates directly on the device using the F.O.T.A Update app Manual Download: Uses Amlogic USB Burning Tool (or similar) via PC

• Uses Amlogic USB Burning Tool (or similar) via PC.
• Connect device via USB OTG cable (device in bootloader mode). The PC tool detects device and flashes the firmware image (*.img).
• Useful for low-level unbricking.

5. Unofficial Firmware (Custom ROMs)

Because Minix stopped official support after 2015, the community developed custom firmware:

If your device is "bricked" or the OTA app fails, you must use a Windows PC and an OTG (On-The-Go) cable.