We have good news, there is a new firmware with Android 9.0 (.img file for PC flash firmware and OTA file for SD upgrade) for MECOOL KM9 (update 20190107) powered by Amlogic S905X2 SoC. A big plus for the manufacturer MECOOL KM9 that also finally released the update. If someone has not yet decided or are planning to buy, MECOOL KM9 (4GB DDR4/32GB) is available on Geekbuying for $64.99 + free shipping (good price!). 

For those who have not yet had an opportunity to look at the MECOOL KM9 TV Box we remind its specification:

 

• CPU – Amlogic S905X2 quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ up to 2.0 GHz
• GPU – Mali-G31 MP2 “Dvalin” GPU
• Memory – 4GB LPDDR4 RAM
• Storage – 32GB eMMC
• External Storage – micro SD card slot
• OS – Android 9.0
• Video Output – HDMI 2.0a output with HDR, AV port (composite)
• Video Codecs – VP9 Profile-2 up to 4K 60fps, 10-bit H.265 up to 4K 60fps, AVS2-P2 up to 4K 60fps, H.264/AVC up to 4K 30fps, H.264 MVC up to 1080p60, MPEG-4 ASP up to 1080p60 (ISO-14496), etc..
• Audio Output – HDMI, AV
• USB – 1x USB 3.0 port, 1x USB 2.0 port
• Misc – IR receiver, LEDs
• Power Supply – 5V/2A
• Dimensions – 10x 10 x 1.75 cm
• Weight – 150g

New firmware with Android 9.0 (PC upgrade via .img file) for MECOOL KM9 TV Box 20190107 with Amlogic S905X2 can be downloaded here, OTA file for SD upgrade here.