The original Android 4.4 KitKat or Android 5.0 Lollipop firmware that shipped with your S805 box is a security nightmare and a performance hog today. Modern apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Kodi require APIs that simply do not exist on old firmware.
To flash firmware onto an S805 device, you generally need a Windows PC and specific software: amlogic s805 firmware new
While official Android updates typically stopped at version 4.4 KitKat, third-party developers offer modern alternatives: LibreELEC & CoreELEC (Legacy Builds) : For those using their box primarily as a media center, The original Android 4
By searching for , you are looking for one of three things: This remains the gold standard for media playback
Your old S805 isn't dead—it’s just waiting for new firmware.
This remains the gold standard for media playback. As of April 19, 2026 , new maintenance builds like LibreELEC 9.2.8.20 have been released, featuring updated time zones and security patches.