Unlock the potential. Flash the ROM. Enjoy the speed. Have you flashed an updated ROM recently? Let other users know your benchmark scores in the comments below.
| Issue | Solution via Custom ROM Settings | | :--- | :--- | | | You flashed the wrong driver variant. Re-flash using the "LTM" or "AP" specific build. | | Box reboots during 4K streaming | The thermal paste on the S912 chip is dried out. Open the case. Apply new Arctic Silver paste. Flash the "Undervolt" kernel (available in SlimBox OTA). | | Audio out of sync on Netflix | In Developer Options, enable "Disable HW overlays" and "Force GPU rendering." | | Remote control power button doesn't work | Use the "Key Mapper" app (pre-installed in AIO ROM 5.2) to remap the IR codes. | Is it worth it in 2025? Absolutely. While the Tanix TX9 Pro is technically a 2017 device, the updated custom ROMs of 2024/2025 have optimized the Amlogic S912 to perform better than some 2022 budget boxes (like the Allwinner H616 units). tanix tx9 pro custom rom updated
Avoid random file hosting sites. Go to XDA Developers Forums (Tanix TX9 Pro subforum) or 4PDA (use browser translation). Look for threads updated within the last 6 months. The creator @sPub and @AidanMacgregor are the trusted sources for the "Updated" builds. Unlock the potential
Go with SlimBox TV v15.4.2 (Android 9.0) for the fastest UI, or Aidan's Android TV 10 v8 for the modern interface. Pair it with a USB fan cooler (or a thermal mod), and your TX9 Pro will easily survive another 3 years of daily use. Have you flashed an updated ROM recently
The Tanix TX9 Pro has long been a fan favorite in the budget Android TV box market. Powered by the robust Amlogic S912 chipset, octa-core Cortex-A53 CPU, and coupled with 3GB/32GB (or 4GB/64GB) configurations, it promised 4K HDR playback and decent gaming performance. However, as time marches on, the stock firmware has become a bottleneck. Users complain about bloatware, outdated security patches (often stuck on Android 7.1 or 9.0), and thermal throttling.