The TV box must be forced into a special connection state to accept the firmware.

Usually ships with Android 7.1.2 or 10.1 (though "10.1" is often a spoofed Android 6 or 7 version). Firmware Download & Resources

Flashing tools for Rockchip processors run natively on Windows (7, 10, or 11).

The most important rule of flashing is to match the firmware with your device's exact hardware. The MXQ brand uses a wide variety of components, and using the wrong firmware can "brick" your device. Here's how to inspect your device.

Click the icon at the top right next to the FW Path field.

A progress bar will count up, indicating the formatting, flashing, and verification stages.