Installation fails due to Android x86 compatibility issues.
Installation fails due to Android x86 compatibility issues.
I'm attempting to set up an x86 version of Android TV 8. It functioned well on another machine with older BIOS, but it fails on this one running UEFI. I can boot from the installation media, but selecting install or live CD mode shows a black screen. I've tried turning off TPM and secure boot, though those changes didn't resolve the issue. Please let me know if you can help.
Powerhouse1510
07-31-2023, 03:53 AM #2Adjust the settings in the app's preferences to ensure compatibility.
fartgamer1234
08-05-2023, 03:19 AM #3I understand if my explanation wasn't precise. I'm setting up Android TV 8 on a PC, not an app. The Android x86 Project adapted Android TV for x86 platforms like PCs instead of limiting it to ARM devices such as smartphones and Macs.
coolman348
08-14-2023, 03:17 AM #5The x86 adaptation of this Android TV 8 version was derived from the Android TV 8.1 release in 2018. I encountered no problems getting it to function on an older BIOS from 2009. By 2018, most machines relied on UEFI instead of legacy BIOS. The community essentially converted Android TV from ARM to x86. If the software wasn't meant for UEFI, then the installation files wouldn't load properly. When I start the installation media using the old BIOS, it appears somewhat different compared to when I use the UEFI version.
Builderman3752
08-14-2023, 04:18 AM #6The decision on UEFI versus legacy is made in the BIOS, allowing direct installation. Is this older BIOS version capable of meeting your requirements?
During the USB installation on the legacy BIOS, everything proceeded smoothly. On the UEFI system, the process started correctly but the 'install' option triggered a black screen. The display appeared dim due to its black nature, yet the system remained unresponsive afterward. It seems there might be an unsupported setting in the UEFI setup that blocks Android TV installation.
CPU model: Ryzen 5 5500 GPU: Sapphire Radeon RX 6600 RAM: 16GB DDR4-3000MHz Mobo: ASRock B450M Steel Legend Storage: 20GB partition in 1TB SSD These are the basic specs needed for installing Android TV. Requirements: CPU should be 1.2 GHz dual-core or faster, 64-bit processor; RAM at least 1GB, preferably 2GB; storage with at least 8GB free space and 16GB recommended; GPU needs 64MB video memory. Compatible cards: Intel Iris/HD/GMA, Nvidia GeForce or AMD Radeon/FirePro. Note: The system worked on an older BIOS version with a display issue where it would briefly go black before returning. It stopped temporarily but resumed after a while. Could this mean the GPU is faulty? Edited May 30, 2023 by tddk25
Burgtomate
08-23-2023, 01:44 PM #10AMD frequently refreshes its drivers more often than Intel, which means staying updated is key to avoiding odd behavior. I’m not very familiar with the 5500 model or whether it’s actually a Ryzen 3. AMD’s marketing sometimes faces trust issues worldwide, making their part numbers less reliable. A recent generation GPU like the 6600 would likely be built long after the software was released, possibly lacking features the app requires. Troubleshooting often involves testing with either specialized gear or a known working GPU to confirm the problem. If your display shows something unusual but the app doesn’t, it might not be the GPU itself. It could also stem from AMD’s tendency to target iGPUs rather than finding a suitable dedicated GPU for the situation. Whether this applies to your case isn’t clear, but checking community forums or the software’s documentation might help.