Identifying Your Hardware
Before downloading, check your device. Look at the sticker on the bottom of the box or check the board version (usually printed on the green circuit board inside). Common variants include: mxq amlogic s805 android 511 lollipop download high quality
- 1080p H.265/HEVC playback – Perfect for Kodi 16.1 and local media.
- Lightweight streaming – Netflix (older versions), YouTube, and IPTV apps.
- Low power consumption – Ideal for digital signage or dedicated retro emulation.
- Chipset: Amlogic S805
- CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7
- GPU: Mali-450MP3
- RAM: 1GB
- Storage: 8GB (expandable via microSD)
- Operating System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Caution:
- ADM (Advanced Download Manager) – last version supporting 5.1.1 is ADM v12.0.5 (APK available on APKMirror).
- 1DM (1 Download Manager) – lighter than ADM.
- If newer Android versions or better performance are required, consider upgrading hardware (newer Amlogic SoCs or mainstream Android TV boxes) rather than trying to force modern Android onto the S805.
- For media-centric use, lightweight Linux-based media centers (if community images exist) or dedicated Kodi builds may offer better long-term usability.
5. Example AndroidManifest Permissions
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.INTERNET" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.WAKE_LOCK" />
<uses-permission android:name="android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION" />
Android 5.1.1 "K1 Port": This version was originally built for a "K1" phone but adapted for The MXQ Amlogic S805 Go to product viewer